(OOC: For the sake of getting the long awaited battle between Lord and Frontier on the road, I'm going to wrap this battle up)
"THERE LOCKJAW, AN OPENING!", Curt yelled to the Croconaw, who wasted no time in biting down on the Kadabra with a mighty Crunch attack. The Kadabra fell to the floor, in a panic, he tried desperately to bash Lockjaw off his arm, but his underdeveloped muscles made the effort futile. Jessica tried to call out to the Kadabra to use Psychic to get him off, but the Kadabra was in too much of a panic to maintain the focus for psychic attacks. After a few more seconds of the Kadabra trying to get Lockjaw off, with each attempt getting weaker and weaker, the referee decided to call this round before things got out of hand.
"Wizen is unable to continue, the victory goes to Lockjaw", the referee declared, which was the signal for Lockjaw to immediately release his grip on the Psi Pokemon. Cries of all kinds echoed around them from the crowed, cheer's, boos, and various other screams.
"Alright! Nice work Lockjaw!"
"Raghrouh!"
Lockjaw blushed bashfully and scratched the back off his head. He felt like he couldn't take all the credit, Flare had done some decent damage to Wizen after she knocked out Skullbreaker with another well placed Energy Ball. Still a victory was a victory and now they were ahead by one. They watched as Jessica recalled Wizen, thanked it for it's efforts, and then reached to her belt for another Pokemon. Despite having trailed behind in the match, she didn't look worried in the slightest, focused, but not worried, this only told Curt and his team that this last Pokemon was going to be a doosey. Having made her choice she pulled her arm back, and then threw it forwards, releasing the Pokeball.
"I'm counting on you, PLAINSTRIDER!", Jessica yelled as out from the Pokeball came a night-black Lynx with piercing yellow eye's. Her fur was wild and unkempt as it crackled with electrical discharge, her black and yellow tail swaying back in forth in anticipation. She let out a low growl as she began to circle Lockjaw, no doubt sizing up her prey for battle, her gaze sent a massive chill down Lockjaws spine and made him take a step back. Even Curt felt himself compelled to let out a low whistle at the impressive stature of the Cat Pokemon.
"A Luxray huh, man, girl must have worked hard to get one of those on her team", Curt muttered as he continued to size the Pokemon up. Curt knew he didn't have the match in the bag, but this defiantly put his victory at a bit more jeopardy then he was hoping for. There was no question, as soon as the referee started the match, he'd have to try and call Lockjaw back, no way he'd be able to handle an Electric Type Pokemon like that without extreme difficulty.
"Annnnnd BEGIN", the referee shouted, Curt's hands immediatly went to pull out Lockjaws Pokeball.
"Lockjaw, come ba-!"
'Strider use discharge and follow up with Wild Charge!", Jessica cried, using an unexpected range attack. The move was surprisingly quick, as it forced Lockjaw to dive out of the way to avoid the attack, but it also caused Curt to fail to recall him,
"Damn it come on", Curt said under his breathe as he desperately tried to call Lockjaw back, but it was no good. Whenever Curt tried to call Lockjaw back, the Luxray's speed and excellent sense forced Lockjaw to go on the defensive. Jessica and Plainstrider where determined to prevent Lockjaw from getting a moment to rest, and Curt quickly realized he was going to have to go on the offensive, but he'd have to wait for the right moment.
"'Strider, use another Wild Charge!", Jessica ordered.
"Lockjaw, stand your ground", Curt told his companion. Lockjaw's eye's opened wide in obvious fear of the charging Lynx, but still, he stood his ground. Curt gritted his teeth, he'd need to time this just right...
"Now Lockjaw, WATER GUN IN THE EYE'S!", Curt yelled as Lockjaw shot a small, quick squirt of water into 'Strider's eye's, causing her to veer off course. A Luxray's eyes may allow them to see through anything, but getting a jet of water in your eye's still hurt. Now was their chance!
"Lockjaw, Aqua Tail!"
"Strider, THUNDERBOLT TO YOUR LEFT", Jessica yelled in response to Curt's command. Clearly Jessica and Plainstrider had spent a long time together, their strategies were great and they trusted each other greatly. Plainstrider didn't even bother getting the water out of her eye's before let loosing a massive Thunderbolt in Lockjaw's direction. Though Lockjaw was just quick enough to strike her with Aqua Tail, the water that Lockjaw used to coat his tail for the attack served as a magnet of the Thunderbolt, and Lockjaw took the full force of the attack, finally bringing him down.
Lockjaw is unable to battle, Plainstrider is the winner", the referee yelled, elicting more cheer's, boos, and various other cried from the audience. Curt walked down on the field to pick up his friend and make sure he was O.K, aside form being a little embarrassed at his own attack being partially responsible for his defeat, he seemed alright.
"Lockjaw you did great out there, and don't worry, we'll bring Plainstrider down", Curt said as he gave Lockjaw a warm smile before calling him back. That did bring up the issue; who should he send out next? Embertail was still to banged up to battle after the fight they had yesterday. Raviel was in a bit better condition, but he could still use a bit more time to recover, still it was a possibility. Whips would be almost a sure win, but Curt wanted to save him for the final round, but then again....
Curt reached down to his belt and loosed a ball, drew it above his head, threw it and shouted, "I have faith in you, JASPER!" The Cubone revealed herself in a bright flash of light, landing on the ground with a "Thump" and took a battle stance, glaring at the Plainstrider with determination in her gaze. Curt heard Embertail cheering on Jasper with the passion of a hundred cheerleaders, which, humorously enough, almost seemed to embarrass the Cubone a little.
This time, Curt wasn't going to let Plainstrider get the upper-hand, tand Curt jumped on the battle the moment the referee said "Begin!".
"JASPER BONEMERANG LET'S GO!", Curt cried as Jasper reared her arm back and launched her Thick Club directly at Plainstrider.
"PLAINSTRIDER, QUICK ATTACK"!, Jessica yelled in response to the attack. In a flash, Plainstrider weaved through the Bonemerang attack and rammed into Japser head on. But still, the bold Cuebone held on tight to the Luxray's mane, despite Plainstriders attempts to shake her off. She held tight with both hands until her Thick Club came soaring back into her hands, allowing her to....
"Alright Jasper, now hit her with Bone Rush!", Curt yelled. Jasper didn't need to be told twice, as she immediately began bashing Plainstrider on the head, causing her to thrash about even more wildly then before. Unfortunatly, with only one arm to hang onto the Luxray with, Jasper was eventually sent flying towards he otherside of the arena by Plainstrider, leaving her wide open to attack.
"Alright, enough of this, Plainstrider, finish her up with Ice Fang", Jessica commanded. Plainstrider eagerly responded to her trainers command as she charged at Jasper, her sharp teeth coated in Ice. However, that attack gave Curt an idea.
"Jasper, Ice Beam the ground in front of you", Curt yelled in a panic. Despite being thrown for a loop, Jasper was still able to aim well enough the blast the ground infront of her with a wide spread Ice Beam. Plainstrider, over eager in her desire to finish the battle, charged right onto the ice, causing her to slip and fall right on it, sending her sliding right towards Jasper.
"NOW'S YOUR CHANCE, BONE CLUB", Curt yelled, and Jasper readied her Thick Club, waiting for the perfect moment, they all knew this was the moment of truth. Plainstrider was desperatly trying to use her claws to slow herself down and right herself, and for a second, it looked like she was going to, until...
WHACK!
Jasper leaped forward and clonked her on the head with her club. Plainstrider staggered around for a moment or two, until finally she fell to the ground in a slump!
"Plainstrider is unable to battle, the winner is Jasper and the victory goes to Curt's team!", the Referee yelled over the roar of the stadium.
"ALRIGHT, AMAZING JOB JASPER!", Curt yelled as he ran towards Jasper to congratulate her, but Embertail was one step ahead of him. The Charmander had already embraced Jasper in a big huge, to which the Cubone did her best to look annoyed with, but if you looked closely, one could swear that she was blushing under the helmet of her's. Not even trying to suppress a smile, Curt walked over to the two hugging Pokemon and, for Jasper's sake, decided to keep all "love birds" comments to himself.
"You did a great job Jasper, all of you have, you're all really bringing your best to this tournament", Curt said to the two Pokemon who had smiles just as big as his on their face, "man, I can't believe we're in the finals, did I mention that you guy's are doing fantastic?" Embertail let out a cheerful growl while Jasper rolled her eye's, but was no doubt still smiling under that mask of her's. The battle won, Curt and his team thanked their opponent for a battle well fought, and returned to the stadium, hopefully their would be some seat's near Jacob and Dexter that were open. Nick and Jake's battle was about to start, and the more company they had to watch the battle with the better!
