ROCKET BATTLE LOG

[indigo_league]

As the clock nears 10 PM on Saturday, the manor (or the parts of it that people aren’t blocked off from, anyway) is completely abuzz with speculation and gossip. What could Lance possibly be planning to announce? And why haven’t any of the Elite Four even been around? They’re fairly reclusive, but it’s safe to say that everyone is at least a little curious, if not actively suspicious.

But it’s time for the big reveal, so manor staff are bustling around, reminding everybody to be in the ballroom in a few minutes for Lance’s important unveiling of… well, whatever it is he’s unveiling! The staff all seem pretty excited, so it must be big, right?

There’s been plenty of room to dance and move around in the Ballroom until now, but with everybody packed in there at once, the space is a little tighter. Especially with the small stage and podium set up in the middle. As the last (or seemingly last, assuming there aren’t any carefree stragglers who didn’t bother turning up on time) person is ushered in by staff, complete with whispers of "Psst! Hurry up, it’s almost time!", the door to the ballroom is shut and the lights dim slightly, sending a hush over the audience.

After some fumbling from whoever’s in charge of the lights (... wait, is that Captain Garfield and his Rattata up there? He’s a theater tech too?! That guy must REALLY be a jack of all trades!), a spotlight flips on and centers on the podium, where the head staffer (who might be recognized as the one with the terrible hipster mustache who’s been doing a PARTICULARLY egregious amount of schmoozing and sucking-up to trainers over the course of the party) is stepping up to the podium.

He clears his throat.

"Welcome, welcome, ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of the Elite Four, we’re all so happy you could join us! We hope you’ve all been having as good a time as we have, because I’ve got to say, I think this is our best party yet!"

He looks around at the assembled trainers eagerly, as though anticipating unanimous agreement.

When there’s an impatient buzz (and a shout of "Get on with it already!" from someone) instead, he laughs awkwardly.

"Oh, yes, well, we’re all here for one reason, right? To see what Lance has brought you all here for! Well, folks, as you can see, he’s not here with us right now… He’s had a bit of a-- how shall we say… an accident! So sad, I know! But fortunately, he’s graciously allowing us to make his announcement for him. Which is…"

On cue, the spotlight turns stark red. If anyone has the presence of mind to look, Captain Garfield's Rattata is holding a bit of red plastic filter in front of it.

But chances are, everyone’s attention is probably going to stay on the stage, because the guy at the podium literally just RIPPED HIS CLOTHING OFF DRAMATICALLY, revealing… yes… a very, very familiar black-and-red uniform underneath.

It’s followed immediately by more ripping sounds as other staff and even some partygoers scattered throughout the audience follow his lead, and the telltale noises and flashing of Pokemon being released from their balls. And many voices, all yelling at once...

"PREPARE FOR TROUBLE! AND MAKE IT DOUBLE!!"

The music shifts.

OOC Notes: The number of characters who must participate in the battle to call it a success is 37! In order to keep track, once you have made your first comment to this post (either a toplevel or a tag to someone else!), please bring it to the CHECK IN THREAD by 10 PM EST tomorrow! YOUR COMMENT MUST BE POSTED TO THIS THREAD IN ORDER FOR IT TO COUNT TOWARDS THE TOTAL.

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OOC notes: Here it is, the part where your characters get to explore the Rocket Base and discover its secrets! Maps of each level will be posted in this top post as they are opened up, with blacked out sections being revealed as obstacles are cleared. Obstacle clearing will be based on total comment count to any mod comment with a count listed, whether those comments are contained in a single thread or spread out over multiple different ones. As many people can comment to an obstacle or base level as wish to, for as long as they want, even after it has been cleared. There are a total of two obstacles (including the first one) which are triggered by character actions we will be watching for!

Anyone who wants to thread anything out in the base or mansion during the time characters are trapped (and who doesn't want to use this log for whatever reason) is free to make their own network/action posts with whatever they like! But mods will not be coming around to those with interaction, and they will not count towards clearing obstacles.

Questions? Ask them HERE!

NOTE FOR ITEM RNG: In order for the mods to give out your item, your character must be actively looking through the loot piles in whatever tag you'd like us to respond to with your item! Items can also be given out in the middle of an existing thread between characters, whenever they get around to searching the piles! The header does not have to be in your toplevel.

Links List

Level One



OBSTACLE - KEY CARD (CLEARED)

OBSTACLE - CONVEYOR BELT HELL (CLEARED)

Level Two



Level Three



ELITE 4 JAIL

OBSTACLE - FREE THE LEGENDARY

Comments

[keep_surviving]

[Welp, Diana's ready to bail.]

Sass, I think we're kind of out of our league here.

[Sass can't escape!
So she hisses as she slithers down to the ground, the markings on her back glowing as she lets out a Flame Burst, the splash damage hitting out at nearby trainers and Pokemon.]

[pipers_son]

[Even as fire catches alight on his fur, making it white hot from its dark color, Invidia snarls in alarm as people and their Pokemon are hit from the attack. Oh no- ]

[Immediately, he lets out a Taunt, claws gesturing to try and keep the Pokemon's focus on him and unable to use any tricks.]

[And then, from the crowd-]

Invidia!? That you?

[Hard for Joker to miss all of this.]

[keep_surviving]

Sass! Just give up and let's go!

[Diana's voice is lost on her Pokemon as the lizard launches itself at Invidia, spinning in midair in an attempt to use its tail to deliver a double slap to the much stronger Pokemon.]

[pipers_son]

[Unfortunately for Invidia, on his own, he’s much more inclined to defending and taking hits himself- which he does with some grimaces, even for all he outpowers the smaller type.]

-Oi! Night Slash!

[...Fortunately, Joker knows the sound of his Pokemon battling anywhere- or, well, he can bounce and see over the crowd a bit to realize enough of what’s going on, and he has no problems giving orders when they need to be given. Invidia finds his spine at the sound of the ringleader’s voice, claws glowing a threatening crimson as he suddenly lunges forward on the offense.]

[keep_surviving]

[Its effect is devastating, immediately knocking Sass back and onto the ground, where she struggles to pick herself up again.

Diana stuggles between going to see if the lizard is okay and being pinned to the spot in fear of being attacked.]

Caine! [She manages to shout out.

Leading to the hulking form of a Luxray barreling through the crowd and charging at Invidia. Teeth sparking with a Thunder Fang prepared.]

[pipers_son]

[Invidia braces himself and, through the crowd, Joker spares a half second to swear under his breath. If this were Angel or Rogue, he wouldn't spare a second in calling them out of a battle like this and letting someone else take the brunt of damage from a missed attack. But he's pretty sure that Chihiro imparted more morals onto the Zoroark than Joker himself is capable of. He'd get upset about that.]

[So, hastily, he calls out the best attack he knows for him right as Joker shoves his way through- ]

Night Daze!

[Claw marks are left in the floor as Invidia tries to hold his ground at Caine's charge, one arm sacrificed to take the brunt of his Thunder Fang. The other arm has illusionary power wrapped around it, the same kind of glow that's in the Zoroark's eyes as he tries to smash it against his opponent. But Joker can already see static crackling along dark fur- shit. He hopes that's not the signs of a paralyzed Pokemon...]

[keep_surviving]

[Caine is letting out a deep growl, trying to keep his large jaws wrapped around the Zoroark's arm. He takes the hit and has to stagger back, shaking his head.]

Caine, you alright?

[He fixes Invidia with a glare and lets out a large, terrifying Roar!]

[pipers_son]

[Joker grimaces, even before Invidia jerks back and returns to his pokeball with a burst of red light. Well, for the better, with how much he was getting beat on.]

[But with that, a tiny little Mime Jr. steps out from behind his legs, trying to crack what are probably her knuckles to look intimidating. It's debatable how much this works.]

Now, hold on, Angel, love... [Joker raises an eyebrow to the poor Rocket they're facing off on.] If yer havin' regrets, ya could always make a run for it before this little one gets mean.

[keep_surviving]

Yeh, I think I'm gonna take you up on that offer.

[Caine growls in disagreement.]

Choose your battles, Caine! [She snaps at him, returning him to his ball.]

[pipers_son]

[Good- he really doesn't need this nonsense with how he thinks the rest of the night might turn out. So there's just a jaunty little wave before he reaches down to scoop up Angel before she starts a brawl.]