Midnight Island
The contenders will be battling on a circular island roughly 50 feet in diameter. It is night, so Sunny Day will have no effect, as there is no sunlight to intensify. The "outer ring" is all a smooth, sandy beach while the "inner circle" (a circle in the center of the island that is 30 feet in diameter) is made of a dense forest. There is a full moon and the ocean is gently lapping against the shores. There is one stream, roughly five feet across, that cuts the island exactly in half. Does that mean it's actually two islands?
Each round, there is a 10% chance of one of the following events occurring:
-If near or within the forest, a Vileplume may accidentally release a bit of Stun Spore, causing mild paralysis.
-If near or within the forest, a Ghost-type Pokémon may suddenly become visible, frightening the battler it appeared closer to, causing a flinch for that one action.
-Within the forest, either Pokémon may stumble across and eat an Oran Berry, healing 5% HP.
-Within the forest, either Pokémon may stumble across and eat a Leppa Berry, healing 5% energy.
-A cloud may cover the moon, bathing the island in darkness for a whole round.
-When on the beach, Dwebble or Crustle may unearth themselves and poke the nearest Pokémon, dealing 1% or 2% damage respectively.
Notes: Earthquake doesn't work on the beach; mud-using moves only work near the ocean or stream, or if Rain Dance is in effect; SolarBeam has 90 base power instead of 120.
ROUND 3 START!
Melodic Harmony:
Oo
Sekitan Iki (♀)
Health: 85%
Energy: 72%
Ability: Blaze
Status: “...kekeke.”
Commands: Chill ~ Swords Dance ~ Fire Punch
Omskivar:
Oo
Louie (♂)
Health: 90%
Energy: 74%
Ability: Inner Focus
Status: “Oh dear.” +2 attack, badly poisoned (3% this round, 4% next), -2 speed, attracted (moderate; 25% chance to disregard commands), safeguarded (4 more actions)
Commands: Bulk Up/Feint ~ Taunt/Feint ~ Vital Throw/Feint
Kita, though glad to not have felt that last Aura Sphere, isn't all too happy- she's suddenly feeling quite tired and the battle's only just begun. Well, at least she knows exactly what she'll be doing after it's all over... but for now, a little nap should suffice. The charmander lies down on the soft sand and closes her eyes- and just in case Louie is watching, she twists her face into a hurt, heartsick expression that's sure to shake him. That ought to teach him, throwing orbs at her like that! The mienfoo in question is in fact watching, and the look on Kita's face has just confirmed his fears- she had caught him preparing an attack. His first battle is turning out to be much more complicated than he expected; now he's caught up in his opponent's afflictions... maybe he can impress her a little. Once she's done with her nap and he's regained his composure, he begins to intently flex his biceps while locking eyes with Kita; the charmander, meanwhile, suddenly brightens up and giggles at his antics.
...and though she's glad to see he's still under her little spell, one can't win a battle just by confusing their opponent. And since Louie's just shown off his muscles, what better way to return the love than with a show of her own? The charmander gets back up and stretches out her arms, then begins to spin wildly, her claws cutting the air. Hopefully they'll be able to cut something else soon, but of course that mienfoo doesn't need to know. Unfortunately for her, Louie remembers having performed that exact same dance- and knows just what its purpose is. Well, if that's how it's gonna be... the mienfoo cocks his head up at her and grins, then begins to speak.
You must think yourself the greatest, mademoiselle.
Why, you couldn't defeat me even if I did find you even remotely attractive. That last remark hurts him a bit, but he reminds himself he needs to focus on the battle. Surely there will be time to make ammends later.
Kita is not happy. She had him just where she wanted him, and now he's messing her whole routine up with his snide remarks. Maybe it was time to show that damned Frenchman just what she could do. A flame bloomed, engulfing her right paw, and she lashed out at Louie with it. Though he doesn't exactly enjoy it, the blow causes the mienfoo's grin to broaden; a proper quarrel! Now he truly can feel her. Her efforts seem more and more earnest, however; perhaps she was starting to like him? He can't believe he's actually entertaining the thought; it's time to make his move! Gathering up strength- emotional as well as physical, though he hates to admit it- he tosses Kita into the air, then slams the startled charmander down into the ground. She whines in disbelief; that actually
hurt! Louie, meanwhile, is feeling Kita's poison at the worst possible time- the mienfoo is finding that setting his priorities straight is unpleasantly difficult, and that queasy feeling in his stomach isn't helping his thinking process. Perhaps it is only fitting that at that time, a large cloud obscures the moonlight the two have been fighting under.
ROUND 3 END!
Melodic Harmony:
Oo
Sekitan Iki (♀)
Health: 71%
Energy: 71%
Ability: Blaze
Status: “Noooo!” +2 attack, taunted (2 more actions)
Commands: Chill ~ Swords Dance ~ Fire Punch
Omskivar:
Oo
Louie (♂)
Health: 75%
Energy: 59%
Ability: Inner Focus
Status: Sighing deeply. +3 attack, badly poisoned (3% this round, 4% next), -2 speed, attracted (mild; 12% chance to disregard commands), safeguarded (1 more action), +1 defense
Commands: Bulk Up ~ Taunt ~ Vital Throw
Ref notes:
- I've read Harmony's post in the Absence Sheet, so... I suppose I'll extend the DQ time, indefinitely if need be. Harmony, how often would you estimate you can get on and post your commands?
- How did this take me so long to finish? If you'll excuse me, I need to go fix my skewed sleep schedule >.>
- The island is covered in darkness. What exactly does that do?
- The pokes are still in the outer ring
- Harmony commands next