Darksong versus Seritinajii

[Keta]

Battle format: 1 vs 1
DQ time: 5 days
Damage cap: 25%
Restricted moves: 1-hit KO moves.
Arena: A deep quarry, with stone walls on all sides. There are a few large piles of rocks dotting the bottom of the quarry, as well as some ridges on the walls that are good for aerial attacks. It's somewhat warm and sunny, so Fire-type moves deal 5% more damage after other calculations. Rock and Ground-type moves deal 2% more damage after other calculations due to the hard and rocky environment. Ice-type moves deal 2% less damage after other calculations.

Darksong's active team: [Bang] Bronzor (Genderless) Ability: Heatproof, [Cicada] Scyther (Female) Ability: Swarm, [Kyu] East Shellos (Male) Ability: Storm Drain
Seritinajii's active team: [Splashy] Mudkip (M) Ability: Torrent, [Ninia] Ralts (F) Ability: Synchronize, [Ruby] Aron (F) Ability: Rock Head, [Hokage] Houndour (M) Ability: Flash Fire

Darksong sends out, Seritinajii sends out and attacks, Darksong attacks, then the fun begins.

 

[Darksong]

I send out Cicada.

 

[Seritinajii]

I send out Hokage, my Houndour! Like in my other battle.

First, start with a Double Team to throw Cicada off with two clones of yourself. Then, use Nasty Plot. Finally, finish your attack with Flamethrower. But if Cicada uses protect, then use Spite so she can't do that again for a while.

Double Team ~ Nasty Plot ~ Flamethrower/Spite if Protect

 

[Darksong]

Okay, Cicada, first use Swords Dance to power yourself up. Then Double Hit, and finally, Double Team.

Swords Dance ~ Double Hit ~ Double Team

 

[Keta]

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Attacks: Swords Dance ~ Double Hit ~ Double Team
Status: Motivated but keeping her cool, fully prepared to fight.

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Attacks: Double Team ~ Nasty Plot ~ Flamethrower/Spite if Protect
Status: Mildly intimidated by Cicada's size, but refuses to back down.

Round One: Begin​

Sunlight streams into the stone quarry from the blue sky above. The two walls tower high above the trainers, casting a jagged shadow upon the dusty earth. A barren, rocky landscape surrounds them, devoid of life. Rocks ranging from pebbles to boulders litter the vast arena, some forming the ridges that jut out of the two walls. With a swift flicks of their wrists, Darksong and Seritinajii toss their Pokeballs at the ground. In bright flashes of red light, Hokage the Houndour and Cicada the Scyther materialize on the arena floor. As their trainers call out their respective orders, Cicada gives Hokage a disdainful look, narrowing her reptilian eyes as she looks down upon him. The Houndour bravely locks his eyes with hers while bearing his fangs, emitting a faint snarl.

Cicada's transparent wings flare out in the air as she segues into a fighting stance. The sunlight glints off her scythes as she moves them in wide, elegant arcs. Her clawed feet trace elliptical patterns in the dirt as she focuses her physical energies in a Swords Dance. The Scyther's mind slowly clears of any distracting thoughts besides her objective, winning the battle to come. Opposing her, Hokage also tenses in preparation of his own. The Houndour's small form begins to shudder rapidly, the outlines and colors blurring for a moment. Seconds later, Hokage's form splits into three Houndours, each identical to the original.

Suddenly, the Scyther rushes forward in furious movement, scythes raised. Hokage takes his time to scheme about his specific plan of action in fighting Cicada, knowing that he only has a one-in-three chance of being hit. All the clones now show Cicada a sinister grin as ideas dance in the Houndour's head. Without hesitation, Cicada rams her left scythe into the leftmost Houndour. The clone's form shudders visibly before disappearing altogether. The only memory of the attack is a small mark in the dust just below where the clone was. Infuriated, Cicada takes aim at the rightmost Houndour with her right scythe. This time, the center clone shudders out of existence as the real Hokage is shoved into the ground. No longer grinning, the Houndour pulls himself back on his paws quickly, now irritated by the dirt staining his black fur.

Like Hokage did earlier, Cicada herself begins to vibrate at a high frequency. Three clones distance themself from her body; the four Scythers form a semicircle around the single Houndour. Now, Hokage readies himself to take the offensive. He opens his jaws wide, his Flamethrower igniting inside his throat. After a moment's thought, he unleashes his flaming breath at the second-to-right Scyther. Much to his dismay, his target vanishes instantly. Hokage's flamethrower travels past the insubstantial Scyther and into the rocks, singing a few boulders. Now it is Cicada's turn to gloat, as she sneers threateningly at the small Houndour.

Round One: End​

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 100%
Energy: 89%
Attacks: Swords Dance ~ Double Hit ~ Double Team
Status: +2 attack, two clones. Currently very pleased with herself.

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 94%
Energy: 87%
Attacks: Double Team ~ Nasty Plot ~ Flamethrower/Spite if Protect
Status: +2 sp. attk. Disappointed by the failure of his flamethrower, but still brimming with Nasty Plot ideas.

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Next, Seritinajii gives out orders, then Darksong gives out her orders.

 

[Seritinajii]

Okay, Hokage, at least you eliminated a clone and it'll be easier to use your next move - Odor Sleuth, to sniff out the real Cicada. Then, use Dark Pulse - Cicada clears her mind to raise her attack, right? Distract her with bad thoughts. Finally, use Toxic to poison her.

Odor Sleuth ~ Dark Pulse ~ Toxic

 

[Darksong]

What you want to do, Cicada, is to use Agility, then ambush Hokage with Slash. Finally, attack with Fury Cutter.

Agility ~ Slash ~ Fury Cutter

 

[Keta]

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 100%
Energy: 89%
Attacks: Agility ~ Slash ~ Fury Cutter
Status: +2 atk, two clones. Currently very pleased with herself.

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 94%
Energy: 87%
Attacks: Odor Sleuth ~ Dark Pulse ~ Toxic
Status: +2 sp. attk. Disappointed by the failure of his flamethrower, but still brimming with Nasty Plot ideas.

Round Two: Begin​

Cicada squints at her little opponent in the glaring sunlight, her two clones accompanying her. All three relax their shoulders for a moment. Their wings fold and their scythes lower simultaneously, although a dangerous glint still flickers in their eyes. Without warning, all three Scythers spread out their wings and brandish their scythes in a whirlwind blur of green and silver. In perfect formation, Cicada paces relentlessly with her clones in order to loosen up her muscles. Hokage closes his eyes and takes a deep whiff of the dry air. Among the dull smells of dust and rock, he easily picks out the musty smell of Scyther. The Houndour opens his eyes, scanning the area in the direction of the scent. The airy clones standing at either side of her mean nothing now; Hokage's eyes now meet those of the center Scyther's with bellicose intent.

Hokage's black fur ripples as he exudes a dark energy. All his malicious and violent desires surface from the depths of his heart and manifest themselves in a cold, unearthly feeling of darkness. As Cicada and her clones rush in for her attack, a mindnumbing wave of fear catches her body. She freezes in place, her muscles inadvertently weakening. The Houndour sneers, revealing his jagged fangs, as he projects his negative energies upon her in a Dark Pulse. Cicada's clones begin to fade away as she loses her concentration over them. Her body gives a small spasm as she struggles to regain control of her screaming senses. Suddenly, catching sight of the smug little Houndour, the Scyther fiercely rakes the middle of Hokage's orange chest with her scythe in a sideways Slash.

Now in close proximity, Cicada raises both her scythes in a praying mantis pose, ready to answer to her bloodlust. Hokage resists the urge to make himself smaller in the face of his intimidating enemy. His eyes blaze with a fiery hatred. Glands in his throat immediately start oozing out toxic compounds. While this is happening inside Hokage, Cicada lunges forward with one scythe after the other in a barrage of slashing movements. Her wild attacks leave only superficial wounds, but these wounds quickly accumulate on the Houndour's small body. The highly acidic toxins painfully eat at Hokage's throat, but with a hacking cough he spits the poisonous liquid straight into the Scyther's chest. The dark violet liquid bubbles wickedly on the Pokemon's green exoskeleton, leaving a visible stain. Gasping from the sudden burning sensation, the Scyther hisses viciously at the Houndour.

Round Two: End​

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 88%
Energy: 75%
Attacks: Agility ~ Slash ~ Fury Cutter
Status: +2 atk, +2 Spd. Very angry, almost insane. Badly poisoned (4% next round)

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 69%
Energy: 74%
Attacks: Odor Sleuth ~ Dark Pulse ~ Toxic
Status: +2 sp. attk. Nervous about his opponent but pleased with himself.

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Next, Darksong gives out orders, then Seritinajii gives out his orders.

 

[Darksong]

Okay, Cicada. This is tough. First, you want to calm down a bit with Focus Energy, then use X-Scissor, and finally, Air Slash.

Focus Energy ~ X-Scissor ~ Air Slash

 

[Seritinajii]

How the heck did Hokage lose 25% from two moves?

Anyway, Hokage, let's start with another Dark Pulse, to distract Cicada from focus. Then use Payback - after Cicada attacks you, of course. Finally, use Protect - don't wanna get hit by X-Scissor.

Dark Pulse ~ Payback ~ Protect

 

[Keta]

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 88%
Energy: 75%
Attacks: Focus Energy ~ X-Scissor ~ Air Slash
Status: +2 atk, +2 Spd. Very angry, almost insane. Badly poisoned (4% next round)

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 69%
Energy: 74%
Attacks: Dark Pulse ~ Payback ~ Protect
Status: +2 sp. attk. Nervous about his opponent but pleased with himself.

Round Three: Begin​

In the bright sunlight streaming down, Hokage stands haughtily in Cicada's path. Livid with anger and pain, Cicada hisses viciously at Hokage. Her body trembles, her muscles stinging from the insidious Toxic poisoning her system. Anger flares within her heart, but she is aware that she cannot win without a clear mind. Taking a few deep breaths, the Scyther pulls herself together. Her shoulders relax and her thoughts just begin to clear when an eerie cold seizes her spirit. Turning her head sideways, she catches sight of the hated Houndour casting his energy forth. Hokage gazes coolly at her with a sinister look in his dark eyes. Cicada attempts to reach forward to slash at him, temporarily forgetting her orders.

This time, familiar with the creeping sensation of negative emotions of Hokage's attack, the Scyther decides to fight against it. However, the Dark Pulse has slowed her reactions, her cold limbs slow to react. In her haste, her scythe bangs into the rocky wall in a crazy swing as she lunges towards Hokage. The Houndour confidently sidesteps away from Cicada as her body starts to fall in his direction. Catching herself in time, the Scyther slides her clawed foot forward to balance herself. Puffs of brown dust float in the air. Hokage crouches lower. Wisps of dark energy emanate from his shadowy form, but Cicada does not seem concerned about the Houndour's plans. Now poised to attack, she charges forward to deal a vicious blow. In rapid succession, she swipes her left scythe, then her right scythe at Hokage in an X-Scissor. To her surprise, the Houndour pushes into her with twice her strength. The dark energy sears her skin like fire as Hokage returns the favor.

Hokage takes a step backward, keeping a wary watch on his opponent. Cicada, caught unprepared by the Payback, skids backwards in the dirt. Scrabbling at the dirt, she glares at her opponent. Hokage, inwardly, feels a cold fear creep up his spine. He gladly complies with his trainer's command, immediately pouring his energy into a Protect. The translucent barrier shimmers in the sunlight. Opposite him, Cicada jabs her scythe into the ground for support. Using the scythe, she forces herself upright, still feeling sick from acidic poison eating her insides. In a swift movement, she sweeps the air forward in an Air Slash. Small pebbles and dust fly in the gust of air, hurtling towards Hokage. However, the Houndour is well prepared. The small rocks bounce off the shield and fall back into the dirt near Hokage's paws. The remainder of the Air Slash streams past him harmlessly, whittled down to a gentle breeze.

Round Three: End​

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 63%
Energy: 62%
Attacks: Focus Energy ~ X-Scissor ~ Air Slash
Status: +2 atk, +2 Spd. Slightly calmer than before, but still fighting back. Badly poisoned (4% next round)

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 53%
Energy: 57%
Attacks: Dark Pulse ~ Payback ~ Protect
Status: +2 sp. attk. Wary and unnerved by the look in Cicada's eyes.

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Next, Seritinajii gives out orders, then Darksong gives out her orders.

 

[Seritinajii]

Oh god, almost DQ.

Okay Hokage! Just keep it up. Anyway, Cicada's Attack's up really high - I know this sounds crazy, but Cicada's a girl, right? Try to picture her as someone you'd like - use Charm. Then, use Dark Pulse - heh, this move is getting popular. Finally, use Counter - Scyther's probably gonna use a powerful move here.

Charm ~ Dark Pulse ~ Counter

(Houndour can learn Charm, according to Veekun.)

 

[Darksong]

Let's do this, Cicada. First use Agility, then X-Scissor, and finally Air Slash. Be careful about Hokage's attacks.

Agility ~ X-Scissor ~ Air Slash

 

[Keta]

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 63%
Energy: 62%
Attacks: Agility ~ X-Scissor ~ Air Slash
Status: +2 atk, +2 Spd. Slightly calmer than before, but still fighting back. Badly poisoned (4% next round)

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 53%
Energy: 57%
Attacks: Charm ~ Dark Pulse ~ Counter
Status: +2 sp. attk. Wary and unnerved by the look in Cicada's eyes.

Round Four: Begin​

After listening intently to his trainer's commands, Hokage stares stupefied at his opponent, bewildered at his daunting task. The thought of himself, a less than handsome canine Pokemon, trying to attract a fierce and arrogant member of a totally different species was almost humorous; but facing the said Pokemon prevented him from laughing at all. Cicada's breath rasps loudly as she stares at her despised enemy. The purple stain almost appears to pulse at her chest, where the Toxic last hit. The Scyther squints in the blinding sunlight and takes a moment to contemplate her trainer's orders.

The Scyther starts off with a smooth, graceful execution of another Agility attack. She swings her blades in a rapid twirl, pacing elegantly across the earth. Her movements have a threatening, almost intimidating edge to them from Hokage's point of view, his dark eyes warily following the scythes in their arcs. Taking a deep breath, the small Houndour widens his eyes and crouches low to the ground, putting on the act of a pitiful little puppy. His serious and worried expression has an aura of wild, youthful internal struggle. For a moment, Cicada is caught off-guard; the expression in her eyes soften ever so slightly from sympathy. For a moment, he doubts whether he succeeded or not, wondering how genuine his expression really is.

However, Hokage briefly sees the flash of emotion in Cicada's eyes before she returns to an impassive expression. Emboldened by his triumph over the seemingly impossible, Hokage begins to generate another Dark Pulse. Meanwhile, the Scyther, although distracted momentarily by the Houndour's Charm, lunges forward. Her twin blades slash forward violently, one after another, on Hokage's left and right sides. Barely holding on to his concentration, Hokage releases the residual invidious emotions in his heart and mind, which substantiate into thick, swirling dark energy around Cicada. The sheer mental pressure and emotional coldness stuns the Scyther for a moment, causing her to step back involuntarily.

Hokage takes this extra time to prepare a counteroffensive. He crouches down lower and readies himself to spring forward. His body shivers unwillingly, his weakening muscles threatening to give way. Like Hokage, Cicada herself is also feeling her energy begin to flag. The pain in her chest is pounding painfully, for one thing, and for another, so are the other injuries she accumulated during the battle. Nevertheless, the Scyther rapidly shoves the air with the flat of her right blade. A rush of cool wind batters the small Houndour. As his claws dig into the dirt, Hokage launches himself forward to return the blast of air. Cicada is taken aback as a gust of wind shoves her backwards and scrapes her body.

Round Four: End​

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 38%
Energy: 50%
Attacks: Agility ~ X-Scissor ~ Air Slash
Status: +4 Spd. Beginning to tire, less inclined to fight Hokage. Badly poisoned (4% next round)

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 30%
Energy: 39%
Attacks: Charm ~ Dark Pulse ~ Counter
Status: +2 sp. attk. Cheered by unexpected success, but also feeling the effects of exhaustion.

Next, Darksong gives out her orders followed by Seritinajii and his orders.

 

[Darksong]

This is getting close, but it looks like we're winning ever so slightly. Use Swords Dance, then Reversal, which should be at high power. Finish your round with Aerial Ace.
Swords Dance ~ Reversal ~ Aerial Ace

 

[Keta]

DQ Warning for Seritinajii.

 

[Seritinajii]

Oops.

Okay Hokage, just hang in there. First use Chill, you'll need to restore your energy. Next, use Protect - Darksong didn't say anything about that, did she? Hah. Finally, finish off with Punishment - she has +4 attack, so the attack should have more damage.

Chill ~ Protect ~ Punishment

 

[Keta]

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 38%
Energy: 50%
Attacks: Swords Dance ~ Reversal ~ Aerial Ace
Status: +4 Spd. Beginning to tire, less inclined to fight Hokage. Badly poisoned (4% next round)

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 30%
Energy: 39%
Attacks: Chill ~ Protect ~ Punishment
Status: +2 sp. attk. Cheered by unexpected success, but also feeling the effects of exhaustion.

Round Five: Begin​

Grateful for the chance to recharge, Hokage sinks down on the dusty ground. He gladly absorbs the hot sunlight above, allowing it to replenish his diminishing energy. Cicada is likewise exhausted. The sight of the exhausted Houndour lifts her spirits, and Cicada feels more than ready to bring an end to the battle. She segues from stance to stance, throwing her scythes in a controlled series of graceful movements. Trickles of adrenaline begin to seep into her muscles, sharpening her senses and giving her strength.

Focusing his mental energy, a translucent, shimmering shield materializes in front of Hokage. Beads of sweat have condensed in glistening droplets on his black fur, running in wet trails down the sides of his body. With all her might, Cicada throws herself desperately at the Houndour. The large Scyther brutally slams her body at the Houndour. Desperation flickers in her reddish eyes, but her expression turns to one of fury when her large body meets with resistance in the air. Colliding with the shield, Cicada is thrown backwards by her own force but manages to catch herself while sliding backwards. Relieved and feeling successful, Hokage's widen at the sight of his own power repelling the foe.

Lunging forward vengefully, the Scyther pushes her scythe forward. In a rapid, sweeping motion she knocks Hokage off his feet with a powerful thrust. The Houndour clambers to his feet unsteadily, his weakened body shaky and unstable. Tendrils of dark energy extend from the base of his skull and his jaws. The wispy, smokelike threads blur the air and whip faster; a maniacal look shines fiercely in the Houndour's eyes. Barking a battlecry, Hokage tears forward in a mad frenzy, flailing wildly. Despite her increased speed, the Scyther flinches from every blow.

Round Five: End​

Darksong (O)

Cicada (F)
Health: 13% (capped)
Energy: 39%
Attacks: Swords Dance ~ Reversal ~ Aerial Ace
Status: +2 Attk +4 Spd. Infuriated, but starting to slow down due to injuries. Badly poisoned (5% next round)

Seritinajii (O)

Hokage (M)
Health: 19%
Energy: 40%
Attacks: Chill ~ Protect ~ Punishment
Status: +2 sp. attk. Weakened and feeling pressured but persevering.

Next, Seritinajii gives out his orders followed by Darksong and her orders.

 

[Seritinajii]

Hokage, hang in there! You're still doing great. Use Punishment again, she got quite a hit last time so it'll work again. If she Protects then just Chill. Next - if she used an attacking move last turn, Protect. If she uses a Normal or Fighting move, use Counter. If she attacks using another type just use Dark Pulse. If she uses Protect, just Chill. Finally, if she has used an attacking move on the first turn but not on the second, use Protect. If not, then use Nasty Plot. But if she attacks with a Normal or Fighting move, use Counter.

COMPLICATED!

Punishment/Protect ~ Protect/Counter/Dark Pulse/Chill ~ Protect/Nasty Plot/Counter

 

[Darksong]

Let's make this simple. Cicada, I just need you to use Double Team to avoid a harsh attack. Then use X-Scissor, and finally, just Chill for a moment.

Double Team ~ X-Scissor ~ Chill