Eternal Sands

[Psycho Monkey]

"Well played Chibi." Brian complemented returning his unconcious Pokemon. "And you did a very excellent job." he said to Riolu's Pokeball.

"Next?" Chibi asked in anticipation. Brian looked up at the screen that showed their pictures and Pokemon. An amused grin crossed his face as an entertaining idea popped in his head.

"What say ye to an aerial battle between our Aerodactyl?" he inquired pulling the Fossil Pokemon's ball from his belt.

(slight auto, but I know you want it) "Wouldn't have it any other way." Chibi said accepting the offer. In a flash of red light from both trainers's Pokeballs two identical Pokemon with stone grey skin, a long tail tipped with an arrow, a large wing span with each wing lined with a purple membrane, and a long muzzle filled with razor sharp teeth. Brian's Aerodactyl let out an ear peircing screech upon emerging on the field.

"Start us off with Wing Attack Aerodactyl!" Brian called.

(grrr shortness)

 

[Cody]

Cody blinked. Then, he blinked again, finally, rubbing his eyes and standing up from the seat, he could believe.

An Aerodactyl showdown to the death. Okay, well, maybe not death... he thought, but it was still going to be an amazing battle. He sat back down, and grabbed his bucket of popcorn he had bought after Kalseng's battle. SHoving his hand in, he pulled out a fistful and began eating. He had always been a slight nervous eater.

Silver, on the other hand, had never seemed more thrilled. He was up on the stands, dancing and cheering, practically begging to be in on the battle himself.

"You'd last all of twenty seconds agaisnt those two." Cody assured him with a grin. Silver couldn't tell if it was a ajoke or not, so he ignored it. "I guess now we see who the better trainer is...." Cody sighed to himself.

(raghr short, but had to comment on the awesomeness of this.)

 

[Chibi]

((We were called awesome! ))

Both prehistoric fliers had appeared on the field, facing each other murderuosly. At least, Skydive was. Brain's Aerodactyl let out a piercing screech as it faced its opponent. Skydive responded by unleashing a deep-throated roar from his maw that made the ground under Chibi's feet vibrate. Skydive snapped his mouth shut with a loud snap and grinned, the twisted smirk making his eyes gleam fiercly.

"Start us off with Wing Attack Aerodactyl!" Brian shouted at his pokemon. The Fossil pokemon roared and opened its great violet wings and was in the sky in an instant. It flew low, intending to ram Skydive with its wings.

"Skydive!" Chibi called, "as always, height is your advantage in aerial battles! Get above him!" Skydive gave a very "Well duh" grunt at Chibi's reminder, and flapped his wings once as well, springing into the sky as if he had been shot out of a cannon. With three more flaps, he had flipped over his opponent and was now above it. "Ice Fang!" Chibi yelled. Skydive let out another roar and did his infamous move: diving. His mouth was still open from the roar, revealing teeth misting with frost and snowflakes as the jaws were intended to close around his opponent's neck.

((Shooooooooort. :'( ))

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(yes Cody, this is awesome and I'm sure it will get awesomer )

Skydive was living up to his name sake by diving at Aerodactyl with a mouth full of frost covered teeth. Timing was everything in this situation, move too soon and the opponent could have enough time to react and still land the hit. Move too late, and it was a meaningless effort because your opponent is right there anyway. Brian measured the distance and speed in his mind waiting for the right moment.

"Dodge with Agility!" the trainer called just as Skydive was two meters above Aerodactyl. The ancient flyer disapeared into a grey blur moving toward the right but let out a shrill cry as his prehistoric bretheren bit down on his wing. Brian had been just two seconds off in his calculations.

"If it's an aerial game you wish to play Chibi, then I accept. Aerodactyl! Fly!" commanded Brian raising his arm into the air. With a mighty flap of his wings the Fossil Pokemon took to the sky, soaring even higher then his opponent. Brian turned his head upward making sure his Pokemon was still in hearing range.

Once satisfied with his height, Aerodactyl did a midair backflip and tucked his wings in dropping back to the earth like a torpedo taking aim at his target.

(It looked longer in my head...)

 

[Chibi]

(Lolz.)

Chibi made a "hmmmm" sound in the back of her throat as the Aerodactyl dodged Skydive's attack, well not quite. Skydive had managed to clip the prehistoric flier on the wing, producing a cry from the wounded. Skydive sailed past the beast when he unclamped his jaws, on a collision course with the unforgiving earth. Flaring his wings and rotating them in their sockets, Skydive did something that left Chibi speechless. He did an almost perfect 180 in the air, doing such a sharp curve that Chibi gasped in amazement. He used his wings the give the turn more force and was soon flapping madly to get some more altitude. Chibi shook her head in surprise, even after having Skydive for two years he still continued to do things that left his trainer stunned. It was small wonder why his race was once the master of the skies.

"If it's an aerial game you wish to play Chibi, then I accept. Aerodactyl! Fly!" Brian shouted at Chibi, then he made the comment into a command. His Aerodactyl, already being higher in the air, began rising higher, fueled by Agility.

"I was hoping you'd say that!" Chibi called back in excitement. "Skydive, Rock Polish!" The Fossil pokemon stopped his ascent for a moment, then his grey skin suddenly grew shiny and perfectly smooth as all the bumps and irregularities were removed, greatly reducing drag. As she looked up, she realised she had taken too long, and Brain's Aerodactyl was diving towards her's as if to compete to see who was the better diver. Well dang, time to think of another plan, and fast. Suddenly, it clicked in her head. "Skydive!" She called, "remember that Charizard that I sent you against in the last tournament?"

From above her head, Skydive turned his head to look at her with a fierce eye of amusement. Impossible as it seemed, Chibi swore the flying reptile was grinning. She, on other hand, was remembering the bloody, unconscious body after Skydive had mauled the poor thing with his saw-like teeth. "We're doing the same thing! Wait for him!" The light of realisation dawned in Skydive's eyes, and he roared his approval, flapping once more for decent height, then turned in mid-air to face the opponent bearing down on him. Sometimes, Chibi wished Skydive would be a little more secretive with his pleasure for hurting others, but them again, all Aerodactyl were killers.

Something nudged her foot, and Chibi looked down to see Vyala laying down next to her shoe, her head rested on her paws and her eyes still seemed dull. "Feel any better?" Chibi asked softly, the Fire pokemon growled softly. "Well no duh you'll live," Chibi snapped irritably, miffed by the mere thought of her friend dying. "Can you at least stand?" The look she got her told her everything. Then Vyala raised her head at Skydive, whom was waiting for the blow, then back at Chibi. She barked and scraped at the tufts of grass by her paws. "Well, it'd certainly give me an advantage," Chibi explained meekly, then she sighed as Vyala's withering stare pierced her, very much like a mother scolding a naughty child. "Look, I'll offer to heal him if when the battle's over, kay?" Vyala just turned her head to watch the aerial fight.

As Brian had calculated, timing was the key to the victor of this battle. But Chibi had done this before, not too long ago, but she still felt some unease at what she was planning to do. An image flashed through her mind, a Charizard bearing down on Skydive with the exact same attack as Brian's Aerodactyl was doing now, and Skydive, waiting patiently for the blow. Chibi pushed the image out of her mind and when Brain's Aerodactyl had just about gained its peak speed and was roughly fifty feet away from its target, Chibi acted. "Skydive!" She yelled, "dodge and use Iron Tail, cripple it!" Then she turned and looked at Brian apologetically, just like she did when she first sent out Vyala. "Brian," she called as Skydive just about pulled a few tendons when he flapped his wings to the right and up, "if this does hit, then I'm real sorry."

Skydive charged at Brian's Aerodactyl madly, on a near-collision course with its twin species. Chibi saw his tail glowing a silver-white color, looking almost reflective in the sunlight. In a span of a second, Chibi reminded herself of a lesson her mother told her about driving, if you're going fifty mph and another person is going fifty mph in your direction, and you crash, then the force would be like hitting a stationary object at a hundred mph. Chibi didn't even attempt to calculate this speed, for math made her brain ache. Skydive saw his chance when he was close enough, and swung his whole body around, swinging his arrowhead-tipped tail (which now looked as if it were made of silver) at the left wing of Brian's Aerodactyl, fully intending to break it.

(Hey! A long post! [size=1pt]And this whole plan was SO not an Eragon ripoff. ;;>>[/size])

 

[Psycho Monkey]

"Skydive! Dodge and use Iron Tail, cripple it!" Chibi shouted to her Aerodactyl. She then apologized sympatheticly to Brian for what she was about to do. Brian's face became intense only showing a few signs of panic.

At the speed the two Pokemon were going, there was only one way that Brian could think of to get his Aerodactyl out of this situation with minimal injury. "Aerodactyl! Steel Wing! Now!" Brian called desperately. Both of Aerodactyl's wings were quickly coated in a shiny silver metal. Almost immediately, Skydive did a midair flip slamming his equally silver tail into Aerodactyl's left wing creating a clanging sound of metal striking metal.

The impact caused Aerodactyl to spiral uncontrolably to the ground. The Fossil Pokemon crashed hard on the field, slidding a couple of feet leaving an indented path in the ground. The prehistoric Pokemon got up shaking some dirt off of his grey body. Aerodactyl extended his wings to there full length indicating no injury and flapped back into the sky as if nothing had happened. However Aerodactyl knew something had happened, and he wanted revenge on his cousin. He stared Skydive down, roaring at his opponent angrily.

Seeing his Pokemon alright, Brian began laughing. He turned to Chibi still slightly giggling. "Apologize when you actually win!" he declared a lot calmer than he was moments ago.

"Aerodactyl! I see you want some payback for that humiliation." Brian noted by the increased bloodlust in the Fossil Pokemon's eyes. "As Chibi wants to play rough, I see no harm in being a little more reckless. Feel free to use Iron Head!"

Aerodactyl screeched in delight. He knew it was frowned upon to kill an opponent, but there was nothing wrong with torture right? Aerodactyl charged Skydive pointing his horns toward him. As Aerodactyl neared, his head became a metallic silver and hard as diamonds. The reflecting sun created a glare on Aerodactyl's forehead making him harder to see. Very soon he would strike down the competition.

 

[Chibi]

Chibi quietly ground a small hole into the ground with the sole of her shoe. The one move that would foil her plans. She could only watch calmly as the two silver body parts collided with the unmistakable clang of metal gainst metal. Skydive's target was jerked out of his dive by the force of his blow, and the unfortunate pokemon spiraled into the ground. Skydive had got the lesser of the two evils, for he had been charging upwards, and up he went. He did a few front flips before he finally found his equilibrium and steadied himself before he got a mouthful of dirt shoved down his throat.

Chibi smiled one of those rare smiled that reached her eyes and for a moment, her face became that of a fiendish joy that gave an unspoken message that perhaps, just perhaps, there was a demon behind those excited eyes. It was gone as soon as it came. "I said if it hit Brian!" She responded to Brian's earlier remark. She listened calmly to Brian's next orders while Skydive screeched overhead, the rock flier had been enraged when his plan had failed.

Brian's Aerodactyl had now gotten back into the air, and was obeyed the command Brian had issued. Chibi's felt her quck heartbeat pounding furiously against her ribs from the excitement of the battle. Recklessnees shone in her eyes, and that battle-hungry part of her was now rousing from its deep slumber. It prodded her mind with an idea, and Chibi instantly went with the suggestion, the want for the battle to continue was clouding her thoughts.

"Skydive!" She shouted to her pokemon patiently waiting for a counterstrike. "Take the hit. Wait a moment before you argue! Take the hit, but Ice Fang his head. Rhochelimis style."

Skydive grinned and roared again in delight as a vision of what he would do next played in his mind like a video. He knew whom Chibi was talking about. Contrary to what most people thought when they first saw the red-haired trainer, Chibi had more than one Aerodactyl, she had three: two males and one female. Most of the time she carried Skydive, but the other two were Rhochelimis and Zyrvia. Rhochelimis was a giant of a male Aerodactyl and had unbelievably strength, Skydive was the fiercer fighter, and Zyrvia was fast, agile, and small enough to fly figure eights around the two. Now Skydive opened his giant maw as wide as he could, wide enough to fit the head of another Aerodactyl in it. (slight auto, but I don't see how this attack can be avoided either way.)

Chibi had just enough time to see frost-coated teeth and mist curled from the depths of Skydive's mouth before the head of Brian's Aerodactyl rammed right into Skydive's waiting teeth. The impact jarred his entire body, and Chibi saw the shock wave snap Skydive's wings straight, she wondered for a moment if any teeth were knocked down his throat. As soon as Skydive felt the rocky surface of his prehistoric brethren in his mouth, his iron jaws closed around his opponent's head like a vise, trapping the Aerodactyl. Suddenly, Skydive swung his whole head back and forth, shaking the body of his trapped foe to and fro while frost began spreading from the teeth marks like a second skin.

(Yeah, sorry about the auto. But you can still free yourself!)

 

[Psycho Monkey]

There was no getting around it, Aerodactyl would fall right in the trap Chibi had Skydive set up. The Fossil Pokemon flew right into his opponent's waiting jaws, every serrated tooth covered in ice and frost. Skydive didn't get out unscathed however, the shock of the impact briefly stiffened his entire body in a rigormortis like state.

When Skydive recovered, he began violently shaking his victim around like a new chew toy. All the while Brian's Aerodactyl flailed around clamped in his cousin's mouth with his hard rocky skin slowly getting covered in a thin layer of ice.

"I apologize in advance for this Chibi, but I not only play to have fun, I also play to win!" Brian admit shamelessly with a crazed grin. In the last couple of minutes Chibi had gotten increasingly more serious, meaning he too needed to take it up a notch if he wanted to get out on top. After all, the more intense a battle is the funner it is. The only thing that would make this better would be some epic battle music in the background.

"Aerodactyl! Once again Steel Wing!" Brian commanded. "But don't go full force! We don't want to decapitate Skydive now." the trainer added thinking ahead of what could occur if the attack were to strike Skydive's thin neck at full strength.

Aerodactyl reluctantly did as instructed. He would have been satisfied beheading his opponent, or at the very least snapping his neck. It was a sure fire way to get free. The prehistoric flier spread his wings the best he could while getting tossed around, hardening them into shiny metal. Aerodactyl smacked his wings into Skydive, one into the Pokemon's ribs, the other in his back.

The impact knocked the wind out of Skydive allowing his prey to pull free. Aerodactyl shook around in the air a couple of seconds to free himself of the ice that had made its way as far as the first spike on his back, half way down his body on either side, and had encased his head in a helmet of ice. Once all the ice was cleared several serrations could be seen carved into Aerodactyl's stony head from Skydive's Bite. Scars Aerodactyl would make his brethren pay for.

From a certain stand point it seemed as if Skydive held the upper hand- er wing. Every move Brian had Aerodactyl make was either in defence to one of Chibi's commands or effortlessly countered by Skydive. Not for long if Brian could help it. "It's time to even the odds a bit Aerodactyl! Use Supersonic!" called Brian putting his index fingers in his hears to prepare for the irritating noise. Aerodactyl opened his mouth and began emitting an intolerable high pitched cry.

(Duel of Fates from Star Wars definately counts as epic music to this battle)

 

[Chibi]

((Duel of the Fates! *fangirl* But, I must disagree with you there. Pain the Universe from Legend of Mana is my pick. But my next move really does have a DotF feel.))

Skydive had been sent reeling away to land bonelessly into the ground when he had been savagely torn away from his prey with a few well aimed Steel Wings. He was now just pushing himself back up, his neck joints popping loudly as he swung his giant head from side to side. Chibi cursed quietly and gazed at Skydive, she knew well enough from the way he swung his head and the look in his eyes that the Fossil pokemon was getting a headache. And when he got headaches he tended to get a little...defiant. When he was defiant, well, Chibi didn't want to dwell too much on that.

She cursed again at Brian's second command, that Supersonic would make that headache come a hell of a lot quicker. "Skydive!" She shouted, "quick, before the Supersonic takes full effect! Use Sandstorm!" It was a wild move, and a last ditch attempt more or less. But the way it was intended, it would work. She wanted to say more, but she and Vyala had to plug their ears as the screeches the Aerodactyl was making became torture. Even though their ears were shielded, some sound still leaked through, the headaches that came afterward were record time. From the way Skydive was snarling, he was suffering as well. But the flier gave a halfhearted flap, driving him a few feet off the ground.

In his eyes shone a fierce determination that made Chibi proud of him. The wingbeats became stronger, gusts of wind kicked up nearby sand and dirt and grass. The wind was so strong that instead of tossing the debris to another place, it actually carried its burden into a wide circle. There was more wind, much stronger, and encouragement from the wind's source. Skydive flew higher, roaring and practically ripping his wings off from beating them so hard. More and more sand gathered until a giant gold cloud of the tiny grains of sand swirled around and around in an ever widening and shrinking tornado. At times Chibi had to throw up her arm to shield her face. The unbearable sounds of the Supersonic died away, just as the Sandstorm really kicked off. The wind currents became furious, never having any distinct pattern, blowing from one direction then suddenly rushing from another, making it impossible to fly effectively.

"Skydive!" Chibi called into the opaque storm. "Concentrate now! Find a wind current and use Aqua Tail!" Somewhere in the mist of the sand tornado, there was a muffled roar.

In the walls of the punishing air and sand, Skydive stretched his wings and began tilting them, looking for an air current to ride on. He could barely see his target in the mist of the swirling sand, so it was even harder to keep an eye on is opponent. Then at last there came his advantage, a wind that was pushing down on his back suddenly disappeared and was replaced with another gust that came from behind, sending the extinct flier rocketing across the walls of the storm. At once his tail suddenly started to gather moisture, just like it had gained a metal sheath not too long ago. He tilted his wings again, using the wind to shoot out of the walls and into the heart of the sandstorm, where a tunnel devoid of any debris stood, surrounded by circular walls of sand. He was about twenty feet above his fellow Aerodactyl, and he swooped down once more, bringing his tail down in another swing, which now had a tick coat of water around it.

((Yep. I just went Platnium on your ass.))

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(Well I'm just gonna have to Platinum your ass too. Just not this post, I have something alot more evil instore for you here )

Shit! This could be annoying. Brian thought when Chibi ordered the sandstorm. He put his left arm over his eyes for protection.

"Axel, get my sunglasses out of my packpack." he told his Infernape, who up until now had been silently watching the duel of the Aerodactyl. Axel unzipped Brian's backpack and started fishing around for the glasses. He pulled out a pair of horn rimmed black sunglasses and put them in his trainer's right hand which was stretched out behind him.

"Thank you." Brian said putting them on. Much better, he could see now. What he saw was a cloud of dust and sand swirling in all directions where there had been an open field a minute ago. This definitely made maneuvering alot more difficult. The wrong current could launch Aerodactyl right into an enemy attack or derail one of his own. Not cool.

"Skydive! Concentrate now! Find a wind current and use Aqua Tail!" Brian heard Chibi shout over the roar of the sandstorm. Did she just say Aqua Tail? A low muffled chuckle started in Brian's throat which quickly evolved into a loud burst of maniacal laughter. When he realized what he was doing he put the back of his hand to his mouth to keep it in and regained his composure.

"Just when I thought you had me, you pull this? Well you live and learn!" Brian called arrogantly through the wind. "Prepare yourself Aerodactyl!" he commanded of his flier. The Fossil Pokemon became more alert, looking around as the debris passed over his body with no effect. Suddenly Skydive emerged from the cloud of sand above him with the entire length of his tail covered in water. The sight almost caused Brian to laugh again, but he was able to suppress it long enough to give his next order. Chibi should have been more careful, water conducts electricity!

"Aerodactyl! Catch Skydive's tail in your mouth and use Thunder Fang!" called Brian triumphantly as Skydive swung his tail to strike Aerodactyl. The latter looked up gleefully with his mouth wide open. With a sudden powerful flap, Aerodactyl push up to grab his opponent's tail in jaws that were now crackling with sparks. The prehistoric savage mercilessly clamped down on Skydive's liquid covered tail sending a stream of electricity all around the arrow tipped appendage and up Skydive's spine.

(The tail is merely an extention of the spinal cord. Ouch!)

 

[Chibi]

Well I'm just gonna have to Platinum your ass too

((I knew you were gonna say that.))

There was a roar that made Chibi yell and plug her ears out of instinct. The sound waves vibrated her whole body, indicating a creature in great pain. She looked among the clouds of sand and saw the outline of two creatures, one of them thrashing in pain and roaring loudly. "Crunch!" Chibi called, she knew what would happen next. That headache had probably come, and Chibi didn't want to be blamed for a wild pokemon that went beserk suddenly, so just make it seemed as if it were planned.

Blinking through a haze of pain, Skydive roared and lunched forward, latching his jaws with breaking force at the base of his brethren's skull. Now the two were a tangle of limbs and wings, Skydive found it near impossible to flap his wings neatly, and he was left to go whatever direction the winds was. For good measure he began slashing at Aerodactyl's wings with his claws, not really caring at what part of the body he hit. The claws were pulsing red and leaving angry marks behind, he had used Dragon Claw without an order from Chibi.

"Not good," Vyala barked, "you know his chances of listening to you have just about been eliminated?"

"Yes," Chibi replied mildly, "but that training I gave him should make him listen. At least, not completely ignore me." She flinched at Vyala's next pitiless words. "Yes, I know we almost got thrown out of that last tournament because Skydive almost killed a Charizard." She was about to say it was the trainer's fault, which in a way it was, but she could guess what sharp words Vyala had to say to that.

 

[Psycho Monkey]

((I knew you were gonna say that.))

(Oh noes! I'm becoming predictable!)

The two Aerodactyls seemed to have reverted to there more primal instints. Both had started biting and clawing eachother in a midair dog fight. The raging sandstorm didn't help matters either, blowing the two Fossil Pokemon where ever the winds took them. This was going no where fast.

"Pull back Aerodactyl!" Brian ordered over the roar of the dust cloud and the shrieks of the ancient duo. Aerodactyl opened his mouth releasing the thigh of the leg Skydive had used to Dragon Claw him, then kicked off Skydive having used him as a base to get balance in the crummy weather and started flapping his wings wildly to get his distance.

Once Brian judged the prehistoric fliers were far enough apart, he was ready to gave the next command. "Prepare for Sky Attack!" he called. Aerodactyl roared as a brilliant white light surrounded his body. Brian adjusted his sunglasses as Aerodactyl's powering up drew in sand. Axel groaned at not having any eye protection from the swirling sand.

"Note to self, get badass sunglasses." the monkey mentally noted.

Then in one rapid motion, Aerodactyl put his wings forward and pulled his head back, then propelled himself towards Skydive like a glowing torpedo.

(Well alright, I went XD not Platinum, but meh. The effect is the same.)

 

[Chibi]

((Hah! If you weren't going to pull that move then I was. Don't they say great minds think alike? ))

"Skydive!" Chibi called, "Skydive listen to me! Get away from him!" She hoped that Skydive had enough sense to listen to his trainer, for his ancient instincts could not get him out of this without being seriously injured, while Chibi's brain had more satisfactory results. Even if they were risky.

It seems Skydive did have some self control, he had roared when his foe once again escaped, and began to chase the retreater. His owner's voice was full of panic and yet, authority. But the former alone was enough to make Skydive stop and realize that whatever was coming, it was not good. He growled and tilted his wings, doing a 180 almost on the spot and flapping widly to get back to his trainer. An ominous presence suddenly settled in his gut, and his animal instincts shrieked out warnings that something was coming, something that was not good. Like how a Rattata cowers as the shadow of a Pidgeot passed over its den. Skydive turned his head a little to see what his prehistoric cousin was up to, and shrieked in outrage.

One look at the intensly glowing body confirmed his suspicions, Chibi had in fact taught him the move as well. But it was rarely used, except for that memorable match against that Charizard not too long ago. He licked his lips at the memory. He managed to get tossed around for a moment before appearing at the edge of the sandstorm, well in the sight of Chibi.

"Skydive!" Chibi called joyfully, glad that her pokemon hadn't taken matters into his own hands. But a quick looking over showed that he was exhausted, he had hardly ever fought someone who could match his strength before. The scratches and noticible irregularities on his skin showed that he had certainly taken a beating, but his eyes shone with that bright determination which meant he could go on for a while longer. "Don't let him touch you!" Chibi ordered quickly, "keep him at bay with Hyper Beam!"

That was certainly another risky move, leaving Skydive open for another attack, but few weapons in his arsenal could match Sky Attack. While Aerodactyl was still charging his power, Skydive chose to do the same. A low hum drifted across the field, sounding almost electronic in a way. It increased in pitch over the next few seconds until it became almost as unbearable as Supersonic, just as Aerodactyl had reached the peak of his power and came diving out at Skydive. The latter threw his head back, then shot it forward like a striking snake and opened his mouth wide. A harsh white light flashed before an intensely powerful beam of unbearable light exploded out with an immense bang. It blasted easily through the sandstorm at its target, illuminating every grain of sand like a cylindrical sun. Even Chibi, from her postion on the ground, could feel the power radiating from it, combined with the Sky Attack, made her very nervous just out of instinct. This would be slightly intresting.

((You know, with all the refrences I make to it I might write that little (not) battle between Skydive and Charizard. *ponders*))

 

[Cody]

Total awe. The only way to describe how Cody felt, watching this battle of epic proportions play out. The battle was amazing, the two prehistoric behomeths clashing in the sky, eventually to the point of clawing and biting.

When the Sandstorm came in, Cody thought that the battle would have gotten boring, and a bit tedious, especially when some of it started to whip into the crowds. He had pulled Silver into his lap, so that the tiny Aipom wouldn't be beaten senseless by it. The attack that came shortyl after, simply amazed Cody, it was the Thunder Fang Brian's Aerodactyl had used on Skydive. Cody could hardly see it through the sand, but Skydive was using Aqua Tail, and it got Thunder Fang'd. The roar that came as a result w as spectacular. It seemed to shake the very ground. Cody's ears were still ringing.

"Ho-lee-shit." Cody said slowly as the next attack played out. Brian's Aerodactyl was flying towards Skydive, with Sky Attack. As it happened, Skydive used Hyper Beam. The sandstorm seemed to have been on fire, as the intense amounts of energy radiated out. Cody had to squint a little bit, the only way to continue to watch. His heart rate increased, and he began breathing faster. He wasn't in this battle, but it was getting him nervous, and excited. He still couldn't decide who to cheer for, and he hoped to battle the winner of this match in the next round.

Because of course, he thought, I know I'll make it. He couldn't help but laugh a bit at his own confidence level.

(RAWR! You two are epic at this)

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(Fooey! I was hoping to have an epic climax of a beam struggle between Hyper Beams. Oh well, this works too.)

"Keep him at bay with Hyper Beam!" shouted Chibi with out hesitation. Skydive pulled his head back beginning to charge the deadly attack. No sooner did Aerodactyl dart forward, Skydive fired a bright white beam of pure energy that sliced through the sandstorm like it didn't even exist leaving a wide open space in the floating debris.

Aerodactyl had no chance of stopping or changing direction before colliding with the blast creating a blinding flash as their energies merged. The sound of the impact was the violent sonic boom of an unstoppable force hitting an unstoppable wall.

"I can't see anything!" Axel cried with his hands over his face trying to block the light.

"All I see is glowing dust and silhouettes." Brian commented pushing his sunglasses back up the bridge of his nose. What was difficult to see in the blinding light was Aerodactyl pushing head on against Skydive's Hyper Beam. Usually when using Sky Attack, Aerodactyl only needed the first flap of his wings before hitting his target. Now on this rare occasion, Aerodactyl had to give a second flap to try and get closer struggling through the heat and force of the energy blast.

Every inch he got closer the more power he lost. At this rate, if he ever made it to Skydive the attack would do little more damage than a regular Tackle. It didn't help matters that Aerodactyl was already weary, covered in scrapes and cuts from the beating he had been taking all battle. Again Aerodactyl had to do a third push of his wings against the attack. However this last push was all the ancient lord of the skys could muster as he quickly succumbed to the Hyper Beam. In a last ditch effort Aerodactyl pulled to the side to avoid the full effects of the blast, only to fall spiralling to the ground.

The Fossil Pokemon staggered as he got up of the ground with his tongue hanging out the side of his mouth in dizziness. After regaining his senses, Aerodactyl looked up at Skydive in the sky. Immobile from using up so much energy, perfect for a counter strike, if only Aerodactyl didn't have an injured wing. Several tears in the right wing prevented Aerodactyl from getting air lift. He stared at his rival with burning hatred. Skydive was vulnerable and Aerodactyl was grounded from fatigue and injuries, unable to take advantage of the situation. The prehistoric savage roared in frustration.

"There is one thing you can do Aerodactyl!" Brian reassured. Unlike his Pokemon, Brian could see the whole field now that the light show was over and the sandstorm was beginning to wane. Not to mention his specialty in tactics. "You're on the ground right? Summon up a Rock Slide and bring Skydive down to your level!" instructed the trainer.

Aerodactyl didn't need to be told twice, this was his last shot of victory and he was taking it. The downed flier began stomping the ground bringing numerous rocks to the surface then sent the rocks into the air with a powerful gust of wind from his good wing.

(I couldn't help it, I was on a tangent)

 

[Chibi]

(Fooey! I was hoping to have an epic climax of a beam struggle between Hyper Beams.)

((WHAAAAAT?!!!! SO WAS I!))

Chibi's eyebrows rose. Here was one determined pokemon. It had now been told to lob rocks at Skydive, whom was getting twacked in the chest and head by the incoming projectiles, much to his annoyance. On a regular basis he would have just blasted through them, but the Hyper Beam seemed to have sucked away every drop of energy he had. He could fell it beginning to return, but sluggishly, as a result he seemed lethargic and tired. In fact, he was so tired that he wasn't even bothering to keep the Sandstorm strong, now the thing was still blowing, but slowly dying away.

"Skydive, get on the ground. No use getting beat up for this one," Chibi called. Skydive gave her a look, but the way she had told him that said that she was still scheming. With a weary sigh, he stopped flapping and almost crashed face-first into the ground. He quickly pulled himself up, even though his muscles were burning; sometimes, it was just impossible to tame a savage killer. "Earthquake." Chibi commanded simply, lifting her head.

Skydive made an almost-grin and hissed, the Hyper Beam damaging most of his verbal sounds. He had just enough energy for this one, and with his opponent grounded it could work. He raised his wings above his head so far they almost touched, they with a sudden roar he slammed them into the ground. The effect was immediate, Chibi could actually see the shock waves traveling through the ground like a rippled pond before the earth cracked open with the sound of thunder. The cracks headed in all directions like some spreading disease, ripping open the earth and leaving paths of destruction in its wake.

(Bleh. I got lazy. )

 

[Tatile]

(OOC: If this isn't alright with any of you, I'll remove it.)

Kari sat on the edge of his seat, transfixed by the battle below. It had been a long time since he watched such a spectacle. So long in fact that he almost forgot why he was there.

"Joshua?" A kindly voice enquired. His head snapped round and he smiled at the old, refined woman. Kari was on a job and he needed to act accordingly.

"Yes Gran?" He said as sweetly as he could manage. He was of no relation to the woman, but money achieves many great things. Kari certainly did not look like his usual self. Thanks to a special denim baseball cap and a pair of stylish sunglasses, his hair was now blond and his eyes looked to be light blue. All the better to be this woman's grandson for a week, Kari thought cheerfully.

"Will you be joining us for tea after the event?" That's right, Kari remembered, today was that last day. Feigning disappointment, he acted the part of a doting teenage boy.

"Oh Gran, I am so sorry, I need to leave soon. The bus for the port is going to be departing and I cannot miss the ship off," He checked his watch with a flourish. "Oh gosh," He put a hand to his cheek in mock surprise. "If I don't leave now I'll certainly miss it!" The woman nodded serenely, giving her ‘grandson' a hug. Her friends and fellow tea drinkers murmured in agreement. Kari bowed quickly and waved. "I hope you enjoy this tournament, friends. So far it has been very exciting." Quickly he thanked his ‘grandmother' and excited the box. Behind him, Kari could hear the other women complementing Joshua's manners.

Trotting through the stadium's halls, Kari wound his way down to the reception desk. He missed only small parts of the match, as the corridors were lined with flat-screen TV's. Catching glimpses here and there, he saw two fierce Aerodactyl practically rip each other to shreds. He wished he could meet their trainers. Anyone who could control such beasts was at least worth a handshake.

The receptionist gave him a fake corporate smile as he retrieved his rather battered backpack. Once safely in a toilet cubicle, Kari changed. The hat came off and his returned to its natural dirty grey and blond mix. The shades quickly followed, his pupils narrowing to slits as they adjusted to the light. Slipping on his cardigan despite the weather, he made his way back to the stands. If he hurried, he could catch the next match.

"If I'm right, there should be a seat near that Aipom guy..." Kari muttered absently. There was a click and hiss from his belt: Empress had released herself. The Persian stretched and purred. Kari, however, just picked up his pace. "If you want to watch the match girl, you'd better be quick about it!"

Empress growled angrily and ran after the young man.

(OOC: Well, it seems I'm very bad at this. Oh well.)

 

[Psycho Monkey]

((WHAAAAAT?!!!! SO WAS I!))

(Our minds really are synchronized! Are you my opposite gender clone?)

Skydive slammed his wings to the ground shattering the earth and sending tremors in every direction. Aerodactyl's eyes widened in disbelief and humiliation that he, a Flying-tye, master of the skys, would be victim to an Earthquake. Curse not having the use of his wing!

"Aerodactyl! You won't survive this attack, but try and take Skydive with you or at least weaken him further. Earth Power!" Brian commanded.

The Fossil Pokemon lifted his wings then smashed them to the ground similar to how Skydive did before only with more force. Now sooner was the attack launched, Aerodactyl gave one final screech of defeat as the shock waves and exploding earth caught up with him finally bringing the prehistoric beast down. As Aerodactyl fell unconscious the ground beneath Skydive erupted as a result of Earth Power. He would never know what became of his ancient cousin as his vision faded into darkness before the dust could settle.

"You did well Aerodactyl." Brian said reassuringly as he returned his fallen Pokemon.

"Your down to your last one. Chibi sure is giving you the run around." Axel stated.

"She sure is. A worthy opponent. We're gonna have to do a six on six one day." Brian thought out loud. "But first we should finish up here. I do only have one Pokemon left." He reached to his side pulling off a Great Ball. "Come forth Piloswine!" he called sending out a huge mammoth Pokemon covered in thick brown fur that even covered his eyes and legs. On the tip of the creatures snout was a small ping nose with two long pearl white tusks on either side. "Your move Chibi" offered Brian.

(I left Skydive's fate ambiguous so you can still have him out if you want to. After all, he could still fly to avoid the attack Oh and Tatile, your fine with me to stay)

 

[Chibi]

((Hrmm, if that were true then I'd be mental clones with two people that bear no resemblence to me. O_O))

The ground had been completely decimated by the attacks. The shockwaves had tossed dirt everywhere and gouged the ground into huge cracks that were hazardous to step on. Chibi shook her head in disbelief and took out an Ultra Ball. "Well Brian," she said, enlarging it. "Your pokemon certainly can fight-Oh WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING?!" Skydive roared an answer as he -somehow- got his feet off the ground again, so beat up and torn and tired that it was a wonder he was even conscious. His eyes were determined, yet burned with a malice that showed that he wanted to hurt his enemy in every possible way before he went down; there was another screech as he realized the Aerodactyl he had been facing before was gone. "SKYDIVE get in here NOW!!" Chibi screamed holding up the Ultra Ball, looking just as furious as Skydive. The flier snapped his head around and snarled. "Goddamnit you people are too damned stubborn!" Chibi shouted in frustration.

"We learn from the best!" Vyala teased, wagging her six tails.

"Shutup," Chibi growled, grinning despite the situation. "Alright Skydive, you want to get the crap beaten out of you just to blow some steam, fine. Swing around and Fire Fang it."

There was a total "NOW-you're-talking!" look from Skydive just before he quit torturing his wings and dove out of the sky. He tilted slightly and instead of hitting it dead on, he was charging at the side of Piloswine. He opened his mouth, fire and spraks swirling around each of his deadly teeth and he went for a chomp.

((Flamethrower just didn't seem fair. *welcomes Tatile with a plate of cookies*))

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(You're gonna wish you used Flamethrower when I'm done with you.)

It would seem Skydive still had some fight left in him, even challenging his own trainer to stay and fight his new opponent now that Aerodactyl was down. Chibi finally caved, giving the Fossil Pokemon the command to use Fire Fang. Skydive gave an excited cheer before his mouth was full of flame surrounded teeth. He better celebrate that victory, it will be the last one he has today.

The prehistoric terror flew at an angle so that he would catch Piloswine on his side in his blind spot. The flying beast had an undeniable advantage in speed over the Swine Pokemon so dodging was completely out of the question. But why dodge when you can disappear?

"Let it Hail Piloswine!" called Brian. The mammoth like Pokemon grunted as it began to blow cold air from his mouth into the sky crystallizing water vapor into shards of ice. Piloswine continued blowing the steady stream of cold breath until the temperature around the field had noticeably dropped and the sky was covered in thick white clouds pouring a mix of snow and ice on the busted up turf. Thanks to the ability Snow Cloak, Piloswine was effortlessly able to hide his presence in the storm only needing to move ever so slightly to make his already tired (and possibly disoriented from the snow) adversary miss completely.

"Now blast him out of the sky with Ice Beam!" Brian commanded without hesitation. From Skydive's right came a thick freezing light blue beam made stronger by the chunks of hail that got caught in its path.

(It doesn't help that as I type this One Winged Angel starts playing. [insert maniacal laughter here])

 

[Tatile]

(OOC: Hope no one minds this little post :-X )

Kari shivered, pulling his cardigan tighter about him. Even though the hail seemed to be confined to the arena below, the temperature had dipped noticebly.

"I think I prefer watching Pokemon battles on TV," Empress moewed in agreement and fluffed up her coat. They had found a seat, just in front of the blond Aipom trainer. Kari hoped that his late entrance hadn't attracted too much notice. He sighed. The battlers below were astounding and he should have been happy for them. In all honesty, he was jealous. His current life was comfortable, but after three years laying in the lap of luxury he was craving adventure. He scratched the Persian's ear. "Empress, what do you say to a little exploration after this?"

She looked at him dubiously. Empress lived up to her name, but, surprisingly, she was a decent fighter. When she could be bothered. Kari just smiled at his old friend, she'd come around eventually.

If I'm lucky, he thought, these two will still be alive after this. Maybe I could find them, they look like fun.

 

[Aero]

OOC: Cody im finally gonna post something...and its night time right? at least thats what i thought i read

BIC:
The eighteen year old boy woke up with a bad headache "where am I, and who am I for that matter?". he reached into his black hoodie which matched his jeans and pulled out a wallet. Inside its compartments he found a little paper that said "kütüphane sonsuz beaneath belgili tanımlık kumtaşı." he thought nothing of it and tossed it aside. He searched further and found little money and a trainer card. Upon inspecting it he found out his name was Aero but the rest was smudged. As he got up he knocked two pokeballs off of his studded belt. "now this part i remember. GO SHADOW!" an umbreon with green rings and gray eyes. The other pokeball contained an absol which preferred to stay in his pokeball until he was needed

"Well I better find somewhere to stay for the night" Aero thought "you mean we" replied shadow, the umbreon had developed a telepathic bond with its trainer and was able to speak with him. "yeah we" Aero said. they both took off running as if instinctively towards the lights and sounds off in the distance.

Shadow almost blended in with her surroundings along with Aero, his green shirt almost matched her rings. Looking over at shadow Aero didn't realize they were coming up on the crowd, obviously watching a battle by the sounds that were going on. Aero ran straight into a giant man who oddly enough didn't appear to feel a thing. Shadow snickered, standing back some distance apparently seeing the crowd before running into it.

Aero picked up shadow placing her around his shoulders, and proceeded to cut through the crowd trying to get a glimpse of the ongoing battle.

"Now blast him out of the sky with Ice Beam!" one of the trainers shouted. Aero finally got to the edge and could see a stream of ice shooting down out of the sky...

OOC: well there is my introduction, didn't know how to do it so there ya go.
oh and here is my char bio just in case http://www.pokecharms.com/forums/index.php?topic=903.msg62449#msg62449

 

[Chibi]

((Now before you guys get all mad at me, I have my reasons for not being here. I was grounded and at the moment sick.))

Chibi chewed on a fingernail and shivered slightly. The hail and snow never touched her, but she was closest to it so the cold air struck her bare arms and legs. Every time she seemed to wear a t-shirt and shorts she regretted it later. Vyala shifted her paws and fluffed up her rusty red coat, giving her a funny furball-like appearance. "Dodge it!" Chibi shouted at Brian's order. Dodge it? Really, that was ALL she could think of?! Not some epic counterstrike that would dazzle crowds and-oh she was getting a headache. She stopped and smiled, she was getting stressed, that was it. Skydive would never last this full round, and Sapwood had a huge disadvantage, and she was letting that eat at her. She had to think of matters on hand.

Skydive sucked in a painful breath of chilly air and flapped to get away, but in his beaten and tired condition, he just wasn't fast enough. There was a screech that made Chibi yelp and put her hands over her ears in pain. The screech was...horrible, like fingernails on chalkboard or people being tortured to death, most likely the second. Chibi heard and felt the thud of Skydive's body hitting the ground. She sighed and looked up, ready to see the frosen body of her pokemon when she got...something of the sort.

Skydive was still conscious, but he was snarling and in obvious pain, and maybe even irritated, Chibi suddenly saw why. His entire right wing was encased in a sheath of bluish-white ice, courtesy of almost dodging the Ice Beam. From the angry and determined expression that still remained, Chibi knew it was pointless not only to ask if he was alright, but to restate her request. Okay, here was a problem. Now the hunchbacked ice hog had a better chance of a voiding everything Skydive tossed at him. She could solve it two ways: use a move that couldn't be avoided, or get creative. Skydive had absolutely no energy left to use a powerful move that couldn't be avoided, and his flying now rendered useless really cut back on her options,so she went with the second choice. It was a good thing she had quite the imagination. Rubbing her hands gleefully, she thought of Skydive's only available attacks and began weaving a plan from them.

"Skydive," she called, her eyes gleaming fiendishly. "Use Air Cutter. BIG one, and I mean big."

Even Vyala was confused with such a request, and so was Skydive until a hailstone clonked him between the eyes and galvanized him into action. Raising his good wing, he drew it back like a pitcher getting ready to throw and swiped it through the air in a violent slashing motion. A fierce, howling wind ripped across half the stadium, causing people to scream in fright, and crashed into the battle field. The wind seemed to compress and seemed to get a more sophisticated form, like that of a long blade. As it ripped through the field, snow beneath it exploded into the air like a frightened rabbit and was absorbed into the wind currents, along with hail, in a matter of seconds what was once air was now a jumbled of ice, snow, and air.

"Now Flamethrower it," Chibi ordered.

Skydive was still a little confused, but nonetheless opened his maw and ejected a large jet of flame that surrounded the ice and quickly melted it into water. The thing now had a visible shape, at least fifty feet tall and extending to each side of the field made mainly of water. Skydive suddenly got Chibi plan and grinned, then sent the huge slab of water careening towards the Piloswine. It was ironic that a pokemon of ice was vulnerable to water.

((The music I'm playing right now is SO not the right mood. XD ))

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(Now what you have possibly done to get grounded? Then again do I even want to know?)

Just like the Aerodactyl before him, Skydive was now grounded greatly reducing his speed and maneuverability. There was no way he was winning with a frozen wing. Not missing a beat, Chibi called out her next attack. "Use Air Cutter. BIG one, and I mean big."

Brian detected the slightest bit of flare in Chibi's voice. He could tell she had something planned. Something as big as the Air Cutter she ordered. Skydive launched his good wing forward sending large amounts of wind energy at Piloswine that gathered enough ice and snow to make the attack look more like a Powder Snow. Before Brian could give a follow up command for defense, Chibi continued her verbal attack with another. "Now Flamethrower it!"

"So that's what her plan was!" Brian said in realization when the "Powder Snow" like Air Cutter melted down into a large wave of water. Unfortunately the Swine Pokemon wasn't one of Brian's fastest like Riolu and Aerodactyl were, and was splashed by the cold water attack. The woolly boar roared in dislike of the attack.

"Hang in there Piloswine! Finish Skydive with Earthquake!" called Brian. The mammoth hog snorted lifting his front hooves off the ground which was starting to get a thin layer of frost on it. The swine then threw all his bulk into his legs as they came falling back to the ground. The already ruined surface was once again shattered as chunks of rock and ice exploded into the air. Tremors tore all over the field with a thunderous roar rearranging the landscape for the second time. It was almost ironic, the very move Skydive use to fell Aerodactyl would be his own undoing.

(Divine Retribution! Don't worry, you still have a chance, Grass is Super Effective against Piloswine)

 

[Chibi]

((Secretly buying a DS I wasn't supposed to have? XD))

"Jeez, hope these guys have good insurance." Chibi commented as for the thrid time, the ground was ripped open by violent tremors. She looked at Skydive, who had a total "Oh hell no" look on his face. She giggled and couldn't blame him, he hated karma. "Might I suggest an Ancientpower Skydive?" She called to her fighter.

Skydive seemed to grin, praising his trainer for always having a plan. As rocks and earth flew up to face him, the very earth suddenly found itself being held back. Rocks were being surrounded by a reddish glow, as was the earth and dirt, and they were just floating in mid air. With a strained effort, only the strongest tremors got through Skydive's counterattack, but even then they were weakened to were they just shook his frame, he growled as his frozen wing was lanced with pain. When the worst was over he snarled, as if saying "My turn," and lobbed the rocks at the Piloswine. The earth and boulders rushed back to the one who had originally stirred them up as another source of odd revenge.

"On second thought," Chibi interuppted, tapping her chin as if it really were a second thought. Which it was. "A Rock Tomb would work well for Sapwood."

Skydive whirled around and snarled at Chibi, he hated being told he wouldn't be able to finish off an opponent. He knew he wouldn't be able to, but he could damn well try, and if not, at least make it easier for the next warrior. He turned back to his projectiles, which suddenly changed course and plowed into the ground in front of Piloswine. Instantly the ground and rocks churned and blew up on all sides of Piloswine, heading forward and hopefully ensaring it like a set-off mousetrap.

(Bleh. Short.)

 

[Aero]

Aero stood in amazement. "They're good, really good..." he said to shadow. Shadow looked up with a "no, duh" look on her face. As he looked up he heard the next command "On second thought,A Rock Tomb would work well for Sapwood." As the huge stones were thrown back to the ground, Aero almost lost his balance. Shadow suggested to leave the battle scene and find out where they actually were.

They fought their way out of the crowd, trying to make some sense of direction and where they were exactly. Making it to the pokemon center nearby, which was also a hotel, Aero decided to get some rest. He went up to the counter and started talking to the receptionist "Hi my name is Aero." Before he could say anything else she turned around and replied "yes we have your reservation right here." Aero looked shocked but didn't question it.

Aero took shadow up to their room on the top floor. Shadow looked up at Aero. "Well, I'm not questioning it... and here it is." As he opened the door he was overjoyed , a big screen TV a huge bed and another one for Shadow and Razor, and a separate room with "Food sweet, sweet, food..." Aero said as he and Shadow ran to the kitchen. They gorged themselves and went out to the main room to watch TV. the weather was on. "tomorrows forecast for Chieteeglen is a sunny 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Aero thought "Chieteeglen, hmmm" Aero had heard of this place before "this is great it's a vacation shadow! Nothing could ever go wrong" Aero said but he was sadly mistaken...

OOC: I kida edited it cause i didn't get the point of the post across (to find out where Aero is)

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(It's your money isn't it? You should be able to do with it as you please as long as it's legal)

Skydive was definitely one tough monster. To have endured this long with as much as he's been through was commendable. What ever Chibi did with him was working, perhaps Brian should ask her for advice.

Just as the winged terror was readying an Ancient Power, it seemed his trainer had change of heart, instead ordering Rock Tomb. Large boulders fell from the sky and burst from the ground surrounding Piloswine on all sides. The Ice Pig grunted in distress as all of his exits were cut off one after another.

"What next?" Axel asked Brian who was rubbing his left temple trying to generate an idea. Then one came, a really good one. Not only would this strategy free Piloswine from this make shift prison, but it should also finally give the prehistoric flier a well deserved rest.

"Piloswine! Use Dig and rise with Ice Fang!" called Brian. The Swine Pokemon began scratching at the surface with his hooves going deeper with every kick. It was by far a lot easier than any other time the hog had used the subterranean attack with how many time the earth had been shattered and broken up during this fight. With the Snow Cloak ability in tow, Piloswine had already been slightly obscured so it was hard to notice when the boar disappeared underground. The sound of the woolly beast pushing his way through could barely be heard over the chilling whistle of the hail.

There was a low rumble under Skydives feet when his opponent emerged with his long tusked covered in a blueish white sheath of ice. "I hope this is it!" Brian said to himself.

(Please let this be it!)

 

[Chibi]

(Oh come on! At least give me an epic sendout with some karma move! T_T)

Skydive and Chibi heard Brian's command, and the downed flier even turned to Chibi s if asking for advice. His trainer just shook her head. "No," she said, "your time was well played, and you deserve this one rest." She half expected Skydive to roar or defy her, but instead he smiled. With a sad grin and a sigh as if saying "Well, it was a good run." Skydive turned and didn't move. The ground beneath him suddenly trembled, and his opponent exploded out before him, too close to miss. Skydive roared a final prehistoric roar as the ice-covered tusks slammed into his chest and sent him flying into the air.

Chibi gasped, despite knowing that would happen, and watched as Skydive did a flip in the air and landed harshly on his chest, which now had an armor of ice. She gasped again as Skydive moved, making hoarse, rasping sounds. Her first impression was that he was hurt, then his head lifting the tiniest bit and Chibi realized from the look in his eyes that he was laughing. "He says-" Chibi began, then cleared her throat. "He says it was a good battle, but next time your hunchback pig won't be so lucky when he faces him at full health." Skydive snarled, and Chibi chuckled. "And now he's telling me to shutup and get him back in the damn ball." She smiled and once again held out his Ultra Ball. The black and yellow ball spat out a red beam, which surrounded Skydive's body and absorbed him back into his home.

"Nice," Chibi said, shrinking the ball and putting back in her vest and taking out a blue Great Ball. "Skydive lasted longer than I expected him to. But, here's to my next pokemon. Go Sapwood!" She threw the now enlarged Great Ball into the air, with opened and shot out a traditional white beam. The beam materialized into something four legged with an extension from its back. When the light cleared away, there some oohs and even a gasp or two as a giant Torterra stood on the battlefield. The Torterra grunted and shook out the leaves of its tree, and gazed at the decimated field like a father looking at his child's junkyard of a room. The he grunted at gave Chibi a very degrading gaze. "Oh stop it grumpy," Chibi said playfully, "at least it's not a volcano." Sapwood snorted and turned back to his opponent. Then snarled as a hailstone struck his head. "I agree, I hate this weather too." Chibi murmured, "brighten it up with Sunny Day."

Sapwood grunted and shifted his four trunk-like legs, then the leaves on his tree rustled without promting from any breeze. Every cloud abruptly started moving, as if being swept away from the stadium by an invisible hand, the sun abruptly became very bright and prominent. "Now, let's start things off with a Razor Leaf," Chibi then said. The Continent pokemon shuffled in response, and the leaves on its tree rustled again, then abruptly leaves began flying off the tree like a disturbed nest of angry Combees and began flying at Piloswine.

(Brian, a word of adivece: Don't underestimate the grumpy Torterra )

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(I don't intend on underestimating him. Since when have you made this easy for me anyway? As for Skydive, I almost considered using Blizzard for the final blow, but that seemed a little too much for the weakened Aerodactyl. Maybe if he was healthier I would have pulled that stunt. Now enough of my ranting.)

"He says it was a good battle, but next time your hunchback pig won't be so lucky when he faces him at full health." Chibi translated for Skydive. Even now he was still hanging on. It was admirably, Brian couldn't help but feel the utmost respect for the king of the skies.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." said Brian proudly. Proud of his opponent that is. "Skydive is by far the most powerful Aerodactyl I've ever encountered. Then again, I've only met four in my lifetime but still." After returning the mighty flier to the comfort of his Ultra Ball, Chibi unleashed her last fighter, a bulky four legged brown and green tortoise with a giant tree growing out of its back.

"Brighten it up with Sunny Day." was Chibi's first command. In a heart beat the weather went from winter to spring. As abruptly as the hail storm began, it just as quickly dissipated until the only evidence that there had even been one was the snow and ice that remained on what was left of the stadium floor, but even that was beginning to melt in the increased heat. Not only was the hail gone, but the hunchbacked boar's ability to easily hide as well. At least Brian was still wearing his sunglasses. Axel seemed at peace now that there was weather the monkey could actually enjoy.

"Now, let's start things off with a Razor Leaf," called Chibi. The tree on Sapwood's back began rustling as if a Pidgeot had used Whirlwind sending numerous blade like leaves at the Swine Pokemon.

"Freeze them with Icy Wind!" Brian shouted. Piloswine opened his mouth blowing a cold breeze at the incoming leaves. The majority of them froze with some falling to the ground from loss of momentum and others shattering when they hit Piloswine's thick hide. The leaves that didn't freeze were the most devastating when they hit causing the yak to roar in discomfort as the sharp foliage cut him. "Now counter with Take Down!" the trainer called. With suprising speed for a Pokemon this size, the behemoth charged at the Torterra.

(And so begins the final round.)

 

[Cody]

(Or ehhh, not. We have to keep the plot moving. Sorry guys. Dun shoot! *cowers behind a rock*)

"Oh, wait!" one of the judges suddenly realized with the change of the weather. In an instant, the hail had disapeared, and the sun had returned, brighter than ever. Both of the flying beasts had been recalled, leaving a Torterra and Piloswine in their places. "Wait, wait wait!" the judge rose, and walked in front of the stand, "Torterra and Piloswine! Nice try you two! This doesn't meet our epic requirements! Now, if you had waited for the Aerodactyl battle to be the last one, it might have been allowed but oh!" the judge gave a slight whisimical laugh, "We have to be moving on! Chibi wins!" The judge cried out, as the leaves fell to the ground, or hit the large Piloswine, which than began charging at the Torterra.

~~
"Woooh! Go Chibi!" Cody called out from the stands, standing out and applauding. Though most of the audience would have loved for the battle to continue, Cody was glad it was over, choosing a side was way too hard. He almost fell over, though, as the ground seemed to rumble. It was odd, neither Pokemon had used Earthquake. Cody shrugged it off, and continued his cheering.

(Okay, please, don't shoot. But Chibi had won, Brian, and teh plot is awaiting. Haven't decided the fate of the tourney yet, we may or may not finish it. But, if we do finish it, there may be a returning loser for the final round *coughBriancough* maybe. I dunno. Needs moar thought. So yeah, Chibi win.)

 

[Tatile]

Kari was stunned. 'Epic requirements'? Had the judge really said that? He stared down at the field dumbly. The match and been very enjoyable, stopping it now felt like a rip-off. A cry went out from behind him: the Aipom trainer seemed happy at least. There was a tremor and he heard the young man behind him stumble. Empress hissed in warning. If it were an earthquake, it was oddly timed. No Pokemon had used that move just now.

"You're right there, something does feel wrong. About all of this," Kari whispered to his feline friend. then he realised that perhaps this trainer would know one of the battlers, he did call out the girl's name after all. Turning, he decieded the best course for coversation would be the abrupt finish that just happened. He grinned, half-forced, half-sincre. "Wow, you seem in a cheery mood. Any reason since this match finished so early? It was just getting good."

Kari tilted his head, trying to size up the other man. It seemed he did know one of the trainers down there, perhaps both. Empress merely eyed his Aipom. She had skipped breakfast.

(OOC: Hope you don't mind, but I figured now would be a good a time as any to introduce Kari. Odd happenings often get people talking.)

 

[Cody]

Silver glared at the Persian (Right? Too lazy too check xP) who was eying him down. He crackled his tail with just the faintest amount of electricity, as if to tell the Persian to back off. Then, of course, he leaped onto Cody's shoulder.

"Math finished early? I'd hardly say so. Skydive and Brian's Aerodactyl going head-to-head, I'd say it was far from beginning. I actually have to agree with the judge," he sighed, "it'd be hard to beat what those two were doing earlier..." his thoughts kind of drifted for a moment, before he noticed the younger boy was still looking at him, with a slight confusion to his face, "Yes, I know her, both of them, actually. My name's Cody, by the way." He extended his arm, which was covered just by his t-shirt, as he had taken his jacket off long before.

(Tatile, do you want to participate in the tournament? 'Cause the plot can hold off a bit longer, so let me know.)

 

[Tatile]

(OOC: I'd like to have a battle, but not a tournie one. Thanks though ^.^ Also, Empress is a Persian, seems like the kind of kitty to be with Kari.)

"Kari," He shook the offered hand. This guy - Cody - knew both the battlers? How interesting. He grinned wider, showing off his feline teeth. With a quick shrug, he moved his cardigan higher up on his left shoulder. The hail may have stopped, but he didn't want to darken his skin again, or get anymore freckles. "And yeah, the Aerodactyl show-off was spectacular, if I meet your friends I'd like to give them my thanks."

Empress twitched. She seemed on edge still. Though she still focused on the Aipom, which by now was happily sitting on Cody's shoulder, her mind was elsewhere. Kari stroked her head gently, this often calmed her down. Today it did not. She stiffened, flattned her ears and growled softly. It would be best to put her back in her Pokeball, he decided. The Luxury ball was comfy and customised beyond simple stickers. The entire interior had been lined with purple silk and the light flashed out in gold streams.

"Oh, if you're wondering about this ball," He said cheerily, putting the ball into his belt's pouch. "My father works for Silph Co.," A good a lie as any. "So I get to try out different and special balls a lot. Empress really likes that extra-Luxury Ball... We're not very good with names in R&D." He mocked being sheepish and gave everything the air of being secret and 'hush hush'. Hopefully it'd work and he wouldn't get asked too many questions.

(OOC: It's kind of obvious, but Kari doesn't know anyone in Silph Co., he just can't exactly tell you the truth, now can he? XD Also, Kari's about 19 here, I don't know how that fits in with the ages, but it might be helpful.)

 

[Chibi]

"Wait, what?!" Chibi shouted as the judge somewhat rudely interuppted their battle. "I won?" Then it really sunk in. "WOHOO I WON!!" Chibi screamed, leaping into the air. She heard a snarl as Sapwood heard something about epic requirements and turned to the judge's stand. "Whoawhoa hey Sapwood!" Chibi shouted, running in front of Sapwood's lethal beak and scratching him between his giant eyes. "You were going to do great, I know you were. But we're a little short on time at the moment, so no stomping on the tiny, wimpy humans. Besides, I thought you didn't want to battle." Sapwood grunted and pushed his nose into Chibi, almost sending the girl toppling over. "Yes yes, I know: Shutup because that's entirely beside the point."

Suddenly the ground beneath her feet buckled, as if an earthquake hit, and Chibi had to steady herself on Sapwood's nose before she found her equilibrium again, Vyala yelped and almost fell over due to her tired muscles hurting again, only Sapwood was the one who seemed to have an even footing. "That was...weird." Chibi said as soon as the rumbling stopped, which wasn't that long. She suddenly heard her name, and she turned to see Cody cheering her on like a maniac. She was too far away to hear anything but her name, and she waved at Cody before turning back to her pokemon. "Tell you what," she said, "Sapwood you can stay out of your ball and I'll heal Vyala and Skydive. But first-"

She left the sentence hanging like that and skirted around Sapwood to turn to Brian. Quickening her pace to a fast walk, she strode over to Brian. She held out her hand. "It was a good match Brian," she said while Sapwood (with a weak Vyala on top of his head), "I can't remember the last time I had so much fun in a battle."

 

[Psycho Monkey]

(*Big No!* Cody how could you?! :'( Don't worry about me shooting you, *pulls out sword* but I won't argue, I'll let it go.)

"Piloswine halt!" Brian shouted. The woolly hog skidded to a stop just inches from crashing into Sapwood. Had Brian heard the judge right? Was this over already? Right when the finally had started?

"Say that again?" Brian asked the judge irritatedly while removing his sunglasses.

"I'm sorry, but the match is over. We need to keep things moving and frankly, the two of you were taking too long. By default Chibi wins." the judge explained.

"Oh come ON!" Brian protested. "It can't end this way! An epic fanally, Solar Beam verses Ice Beam, something!" He wasn't disappointed that he lost, he would have put up just as much a fight had he been named the winner only because it would have been a hollow victory in an undecided match. After venting his frustration at the call, Brian began laughing hysterically. "Well done Chibi, well done!" he said beginning to clap. As he said this Chibi ran up to him.

"It was a good match Brian," she complemented offering him her hand. "I can't remember the last time I had so much fun in a battle."

"I was just about to say that myself." he said shaking her hand. "In fact, would you do me the honor of a full six-on-six one day? I want to see how I stack up to you in an uninterrupted battle." After calling back Piloswine, Brian exited what was left of the stage. "Come along Axel. I owe you a banana split don't I?" he asked rhetorically.

"Yes, but I can wait." responded the Infernape. A sudden tremor shook the stands as Brian went back to his seat. For a second he wondered where it came from, but then blew it off as a mere after shock of one of his or Chibi's attacks. When Brian and Axel got back to their seats they found Cody having a conversation with a boy who had just returned a Persian to a Luxury Ball.

"Hey Cody." Brian greeted. "I don't believe we've met, I'm Brian." he said extending his hand to the new comer.

(Making me edit my post Chibi, the nerve![/sarcasm] While on the age topic Tatile, Brian's 19. Just throwing it out so you don't make him too young/old)

 

[Cody]

(Sorry Brian! I feel kinda guilty but we needs one moar battle and then plot moving D

(Okay so, I'm gonna cheat here. We've got the RP moving and it's gonna stay that way. It's round two of the tourney, and the field has been repaired and such. Cody vs. Chibi)

"Cody and Chibi! Come down to the field!" the judge had suddenly called out. Cody stood up, and looked around at the few friends around them. He flashed a quick grin at Chibi, and then rushed down to the field (sorry for the autos....:\) He ran down the stairs of the stadium, Silver shortly behind, and then started to walk as he got closer to the field itself. Looking behind him, Cody grinned, his blonde hair shining in the sun, which was setting behind the ocean far away. He reached into his shorts pocket, and pulled out two Ultra Balls. He walked slowy over the replaced field to the registration machines, and smiled at the crowd once again.

Placing the black and yellow spheres on the machine, the projection screens around the stadium suddenly lit up, and a picture of Cody, along with a Lucario and a Skarmory, appeared. He waited a moment, and picked the two Ultra Balls up again, rolled the smooth surfaces around in his hand, and pocketed them. "And my Aipom." he said to the judges, who looked a bit confused. After one attendednt with minty green hair punched a few things in the computer, a picture of an Aipom appeared on the screen as well.

He walked around the outside of the field, and took his position. Cody had chosen the side of the stadium that was open, with a view of a seemingly endless ocean and setting sun behind him. (It was always there, I swear!) Silver, who was still on his shoulder, suddenly leaped down onto the field.

"Well." Cody smiled, "I guess I'm using Silver first. Hurry up Chibi!" he called out jokingly to the stands.

 

[Chibi]

(I'm not in the stands )

"I'm right here," Chibi said suddenly, coming up from behind Cody. "I had to heal some pokemon y'know." Vyala, who now looked fully better, yipped in agreement and bounced on her toes. Behind the both of them, Sapwood grunted and lashed his huge tail. "Now 'cuse me for a moment." Chibi said and strode over to the machine she had used in her match with Brian. She recalled Sapwood but still couldn't recall Vyala, and was forced to use the same trick as Cody. Then she inserted Sapwood's Great Ball and a black Luxury Ball into the machine. Soon she had them cliped into her vest once more and she was striding back to her previous position.

As she walked back to her spot, the projection screens came to life once more, showing Chibi with the same Vulpix and Torterra as before, but this time the third member of her team had been replaced. Instead of Skydive's reptilian face there was the naive head of a Pachirisu inhabiting the circle. The field suddenly changed, the ripped, gouged, torn, and decimated field was swapped out for another one, just your traditional sand and dirt ground. Nothing fancy. "Silver eh?" Chibi called out, "been hoping for something like this. You're up Vyala." Her friend barked and raced onto the new field, she wagged her six tails and grinned, showing off her long canine teeth. "Your up," Chibi called to Cody.

(Noooo! My posts are getting short again!)

 

[Tatile]

"Hi Brian, I'm Kari." Oh a cutie, he thought. Unconsciously he swept a hand through his grey-blond hair and smiled, almost flirting.

(OOC: I'll skip forward with Cody, I just wanted some flirting XD)

"Chibi gets a match against Cody? This should be fun," Kari relaxed into his seat, taking a slurp from his lemonade. Drinks were easy to get in this stadium and thankfully his favourite, lemonade, was a lot cheaper than the rest. The ice cream had been on special offer as well, so he had indulged a bit. He picked up the second tub he had, it was small, the only type that places like this carried. Turning to Brian, he grinned cheekily. "Want some?"

The field looked good now that it was fixed. The tournament officials seemed to be very well organised. A cheer rippled through the crowd as Cody stepped to his side of the field. Had he gone for asthetics, Kari wondered, or the advantage of having deep sunlight behind him to upset his opponent? Either way, he ice cream was beginning to melt.

"Eugh." He dropped the tub he was holding into Brian's lap without thinking. The strawberry goop was starting to trickle down his hand already. The officials weren't that organised, their ice cream tubs weren't even waterproof! Instinctively he licked the sweet stuff from his wrist and fingers, compeletly forgetting present company.

 

[Cody]

"You're up" Chibi called across the field to Cody. She had been down near the field the whole time, much to Cody's suprise. I really should pay more attention.. he though to himself. As the faces of Chibi's Pokemon appeared, he smiled. He had seen them all (however briefly) in battle at least once before. Lucario, however, had not been seen in battle by any of Cody's friends, not untill today, anyway.

"Well," Cody said stepping forward a bit. "If you insist! Silver, Double Team!" Cody called out to the Aipom. Silver, who had been sitting still for the most part, suddenly leaped into action. He pushed off into the air with his tail, and soared through the air. He glowed a bit, amd soon half a dozen Aipom were all falling towards Vyala. we'll take advantage of the field more with Lucario, Cody thought, Silver's meant to be more of an annoyance in battle anyway....

Soon, Silver and the copies had landed in a spread cirlce around Vyala, all waiting for another order.

"Mud Slap!" Cody had suddenly called out. All at once, the Aipom started rotating their tail-hands in violent circles. The tails slowly got closer to the ground, and were quickly whipping up mud, dirt, and sand. Each time an appendage hit, it sent more mud and dirt flying towards Vyala.

(Shorrrt. But Mud Slap and Double Team aren't all that exciting for when a battle begins anyway.)

 

[Chibi]

(Bleh. Mud slap.)

Well that was somewhat surprising. Chibi would have expected a team of Aipoms to do something more devastating to Vyala, but instead they were promted by Cody to use Mud Slap, much the the Fox Pokemon's disgust. "Vyala," Chibi called, "get through one and use Ember." Vyala obliged, bum rushing at one Aipom, whom faded away as soon as she plowed straight through it as if it weren't there. After running a few feet, she turned around and began firing a barrage of red hot embers at the remaining five Aipoms.

(The shortness killed my brain. Yesh, I stole Brain's tactic)