BATTLE COMMENCE!
'Tis a tragic thing, war. That said, in the middle of a battle between two armies is a very robust, down-to-earth kind of place to have a Pokémon battle. And that said, it's rather suicidal. Not that MurrMurr gets paid to do any commentary, cynical or otherwise, so he sets up the arena, by having Grimer clear the area of any bystanders and stragglers.
He's glad that the war is currently a few miles down, and hopes it will stay that way. Among the bloodthirsty cries of the victorious and the screams of the dead (not to mention the frantic cries of Pokémon on both sides) comes the steady wingbeats of a League Skarmory, carrying on its back thor165, who eagerly looks around at the dusty wasteland he's chosen. Some brief discussion ensues, but conversation becomes limited as the battle rages on.
Eventually, Chewy the Crispy Crunch descends on another Skarmory, politely declining the chance to view the clipboard and instead glancing around with distaste at the barren arena with one tent being the only thing in sight. MurrMurr signals for the trainers to release their Pokémon, and both do with grins on their faces. As newcomers to the League, this is sure to be an...interesting battle.
Chewy the Crispy Crunch decides first, releasing into one of the few patches of grass the Treecko known as Shroud. Shroud looks displeased to say the least as it takes stock of the battlefield. On the other side of the space, thor165 releases the obvious counterpick: Blazie the Chimchar. The she-monkey is put off by the minimalistic scenery--not much good to launch attacks from. Nonetheless, both Pokémon try to look pleased (or at least not completely unhappy) about their chosen place of battle and concentrate on the commands issued instead before leaping (in Shroud's case, quite literally) into action.
Round 1: Pre-Round
thor165 (Oo)
Blazie (F)
-Blaze
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Chills: oooooo
Status: "My first fight, and
this is the welcome I get?!"
Commands: Nasty Plot/Flamethrower~Dodge/Nasty Plot~Flamethrower
Chewy the Crispy Crunch (Oo)
Shroud (M)
-Overgrow
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Chills: oooooo
Status: Afraid of Blazie, but at the same time a little bit attracted to her. And wanting to utterly destroy her.
Commands: Dig~Rock Silde/Swords Dance~Rock Slide/Swords Dance
Shroud leaps into action (literally) and immediately opens up by digging a hole straight down. The ground is soft, and parts easily, and so the Treecko is well underground by the time Blazie has noticed that he's gone, being preoccupied with a Flamethrower, of course. The Chimchar, not being aware of any changes in Shroud's location, releases a billowing jet of flames straight over the hole where Shroud now lays buried feet below. However, the intense heat dries out the air around Shroud, and he writhes around and struggles to breathe as the attack passes over and peters out.
<Blazie: -0H, -6E><Shroud: -1H, -6E>
Still underground, Shroud breathes a sigh of relief. Both Pokémon have been given commands to wait, and so there is a brief period of dead silence where nothing can be heard besides the war raging. That particular battle is definitely getting closer. However, after some time, Blazie realizes it's safe to stay where she is, and closes her eyes and begins to think deeply about murder plots, invigorating her mind and awareness. Coincidentally, at the same time Shroud performs a slightly awkward dance in the enclosed space. His muscles relax, and he jump-kicks the air to release some pent-up energy.
<Blazie: -0H, -3E, Sp. Atk +2><Shroud: -0H, -4E, Atk +2>
This time, Blazie takes control over the moment, running over to the hole where Shroud is and opening her mouth wide. Seeing seconds to do something, he kicks a rock upward in self-defense, but ends up with just a shift and a sprained foot. Blazie, oblivious to Shroud's terror, smiles before leaning inward and releasing a huge burst of flames, licking Shroud and singing him in several places. However, Blazie's luck turns when the rocks that were shifted around previously fall on her face and she lands in the tunnel next to Shroud with a mouthful of pebble. Oh, the ignominy.
<Blazie: -10H, -6E><Shroud:-15H, -4E, burned (severe)>
Round 1: Post-Round
thor165 (Oo)
Blazie (F)
-Blaze
Health: 90%
Energy: 85%
Chills: oooooo
Status:
Sp. Attack +2. Underground with Shroud, vowing to hate rocks forever.
Commands: Flamethrower~Nasty Plot~Flamethrower
Chewy the Crispy Crunch (Oo)
Shroud (M)
-Overgrow
Health: 84%
Energy: 86%
Chills: oooooo
Status:
Attack +2, Burned (severe, 4% next round). Underground and in pain, in pain and underground.
Commands: Dig~Swords Dance~writhe in pain and attempt Rock Slide
Arena and Battle Notes:
-Shroud used 1% less energy to Dig because of the soft ground.
-Shroud lost 3% energy and 1% health due to asphyxiation caused by Flamethrower.
-Obviously, there is now a slightly larger than Treecko-sized hole in the middle of the arena.
-Flamethrower burned Shroud on the third action.
-Because Shroud was caught in a close-range Flamethrower, he didn't actually use Rock Slide, but just flailed around. Be glad the RNG likes you, Chewy. Otherwise Blazie would have come out of this round with full health.
-I got a little imaginitive with the area (kind of figured that war wouldn't be on a manicured lawn). Just for the record.
-Chewy the Crispy Crunch attacks first next round.