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Spike
#149 Dragonite
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Dragon/Flying
Height: 7'3"
Nature: Modest.
Highly Curious.
Level: 100
Ability: Shed Skin
Obtained On: 12/05/11
From: New Bark Town
Wrap [Normal]

Safeguard [Normal]

Rain Dance [Water]

Leer [Normal]

Wing Attack [Flying]

Thunderbolt [Electric]

Thunder Wave [Electric]

Dragon Dance [Dragon]

Stone Edge [Rock]

Twister [Dragon]

Outrage [Dragon]

Flamethrower [Fire]

Dragon Rage [Dragon]

Hyper Beam [Normal]

Toxic [Poison]

Slam [Normal]

Fly [Flying]

Agility [Psychic]

Hurricane [Flying]

Dragon Tail [Dragon]

Ice Beam [Ice]

Aqua Tail [Water]

Light Screen [Psychic]

Dragon Rush [Dragon]

Protect [Normal]

Info: Bro-dragon. Spike is extremely laid-back, incredibly chill, and gives very little cares about anything, tending to think everyone else is too serious about things. He only gets serious business if he needs to, or if Twilight orders him to. He's very willing to help out however is needed, though, taking care of his assigned chores nice and quickly so he can go back to relaxing.


Starswirl
#65 Alakazam
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Psychic
Height: 4'3"
Nature: Timid
Highly Curious
Level: 100
Ability: Synchronize
Obtained on: 12/18/11
From: Route 34
Teleport [Psychic]

Headbutt [Normal]

Kinesis [Psychic]

Role Play [Psychic]

Confusion [Psychic]

Psychic [Psychic]

Disable [Normal]

Future Sight [Psychic]

Miracle Eye [Psychic]

Psychocut [Psychic]

Ally Switch [Psychic]

Trick [Psychic]

Psybeam [Psychic]

Double Team [Normal]

Reflect [Psychic]

Light Screen [Psychic]

Telekinesis [Psychic]
Recover [Normal]

Info: All serious business, all the time. Starswirl is the brains of Twilight's outfit, often helping her come up with plans and taking a leading roll in battle. He's also her primary assistant with her research, these days. He's a bit of a sourpuss, constantly grumpy and not usually wanting to be bothered, but he's a good guy underneath it all.


Megasoma
#214 Heracross
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Bug/Fighting
Height: 4'11"
Nature: Adamant
Proud of its Power
Level: 100
Ability: Swarm
Obtained on: 4/1/12
From: Route 34 (tree headbutt)
Night Slash [Dark]

Close Combat [Fighting]

Tackle [Normal]

Reversal [Fighting]

Leer [Normal]

Feint [Normal]

Horn Attack [Normal]

Strength [Normal]

Endure [Normal]

Megahorn [Bug]

Fury Attack [Normal]

Stone Edge [Rock]

Aerial Ace [Flying]

Swords Dance [Normal]

Brick Break [Fighting]
Counter [Normal]
Take Down [Normal]

Info: So. Much. Machismo. Megasoma is a big-egoed, quick-tempered bug, eager to get into fights and just as eager to settle them. He loves to brag about how awesome he is (which isn't helped by the fact that he is absurdly strong) and there's nothing he likes better than a good challenge.


Tesla
#462 Magnezone
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Electric/Steel
Height: 3'11"
Nature: Mild
Mischievous
Level: 100
Ability: Magnet Pull
Obtained on: 5/19/12
From: Route 38
Metal Sound [Steel]

Screech [Normal]

Volt Switch [Electric]

Tackle [Normal]

Mirror Shot [Steel]

Thundershock [Electric]

Discharge [Electric]

Supersonic [Normal]

Flash Cannon [Steel]

Sonic Boom [Normal]

Magnet Rise [Electric]

Thunder Wave [Electric]


Spark [Electric]

Gyro Ball [Steel]

Thunder Ball [Electric]

Zap Cannon [Electric]

Lock-On [Normal]

Rain Dance [Water]

Magnet Bomb [Steel]

Reflect [Psychic]

Info: Creepy floating spaceship with eyeballs. Tesla is utterly unintelligible, sounding much like R2-D2 when it speaks, only without a C-3PO around to translate. It is pretty obvious how much it cares for its trainer, though, sticking around her almost constantly and only seeming really happy when she's near it. It's also completely, disturbingly merciless in battle, ruthlessly blasting even much lower-level pokemon into submission with its electricity. Twilight likes to ride around on it like a spaceship.


Sapphire
#143 Snorlax
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Normal
Height: 6'11"
Nature: Relaxed
Often Dozes Off
Level: 100
Ability: Thick Fat
Obtained on: 6/11/12
From: Egg
Metronome [Normal]

Stockpile [Normal]

Giga Impact [Normal]

Odor Sleuth [Normal]

Rest [Psychic]

Protect [Normal]

Tackle [Normal]

Snore [Normal]

Rock Slide [Rock]

Defense Curl [Normal]

Sleep Talk [Normal]

Amnesia [Psychic]

Body Slam [Normal]

Lick [Ghost]

Block [Normal]

Recycle [Normal]

Rollout [Rock]

Screech [Normal]

Crunch [Dark]

Chip Away [Normal]

Heavy Slam [Steel]

Info:ZZZZZ I'M A SNORLAX I FIGHT BY SMASHING STUFF WITH MY BULK ZZZZZZ.


Apus
#561 Sigilyph
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Flying/Psychic
Height: 4'7"
Nature: Brave
Capable of Taking Hits
Level: 60
Ability: Magic Guard
Obtained on: 6/24/12
From: Celestia
Gust [Flying]

Synchronize [Psychic]

Miracle Eye [Psychic]

Mirror Move [Flying]

Hypnosis [Psychic]

Gravity [Psychic]

Psywave [Psychic]

Air Slash [Flying]

Tailwind [Flying]

Psychic [Psychic]

Whirlwind [Normal]

Cosmic Power [Psychic]

Psybeam [Psychic]

Fly [Flying]

Air Cutter [Flying]
Light Screen [Psychic]

Info: STUFF GOES HERE.


Echo
#41 Zubat
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Flying/Poison
Height: 2'7"
Nature: Jolly
Alert to Sounds
Level: 70
Ability: Inner Focus
Obtained on: 9/7/12
From: Union Cave
Leech Life [Bug]

Fly [Flying]

Supersonic [Normal]

Haze [Ice]

Astonish [Ghost]

Air Slash [Flying]

Bite [Dark]
Wing Attack [Flying]
Confuse Ray [Ghost]
Air Cutter [Flying]
Mean Look [Normal]
Acrobatics [Flying]
Poison Fang [Poison]

Info: A far as Echo is concerned, hair is the best thing ever.

The. Best. Thing. Ever.

She can often be found stuck in her poor trainer's hair, or the hair of anyone else unfortunate enough to get too close. This is what she usually does when she's out, because Twi hasn't gotten her much training yet.


Aristo
#497 Serperior
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Grass
Height: 10'10"
Nature: Impish
Capable of Taking Hits
Level: 100
Ability: Overgrow
Obtained on: 9/25/12
From: Egg (Riku)
Tackle [Normal]

Vine Whip [Grass]

Gastro Acid [Poison]

Leer [Normal]

Wrap [Normal]

Leaf Storm [Grass]

Captivate [Normal]

Growth [Normal]

Sleep Talk [Normal]

Leaf Tornado [Grass]

Toxic [Poison]

Leech Seed [Grass]

Protect [Normal]

Mega Drain [Grass]

Double Team [Normal]

Slam [Normal]

Leaf Blade [Grass]

Coil [Poison]

Giga Drain [Grass]

Wring Out [Normal]

Info: Rogue-style Serperior, arrogant as all hell and gleeful about boosting his stats and messing with his opponents. Also has a fairly mischievous streak. Fine in groups or alone, though he doesn't get along well with Megasoma.


Pyrolepi
#637 Volcarona
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Bug/Fire
Height: 5'3"
Nature: Calm
Strong Willed
Level: 100
Ability: Flame Body
Obtained on: 12/20/12
From: Egg (Riku)
Ember [Fire]

Take Down [Normal]

Gust [Flying]

String Shot [Bug]

Flame Charge [Fire]

Whirlwind [Flying]

Toxic [Poison]

Bug Bite [Bug]

Quiver Dance [Bug]

Protect [Normal]

Double Edge [Normal]

Heat Wave [Fire]

Double Team [Psychic]

U-Turn [Bug]

Bug Buzz [Bug]

Will O' Wisp [Fire]

Solar Beam [Grass]

Rage Powder [Bug]

Magnet Rise [Electric]

Sunny Day [Fire]

Hurricane [Flying]

Substitute [Normal]

Flamethrower [Grass]

Fiery Dance [Fire]

Giga Drain [Grass]

Fire Spin [Fire]

Leech Life [Bug]

Silver Wind [Bug]

Info: Her growth and evolution has only increased the motherly urges she's always had. Pyrolepi loves both eggs and the young Pokemon that hatch from them, and has ever since she was a Larvesta. Somehow, this doesn't stop her from being a fierce fighter, nor does she ever seem conflicted about frying her opponents.


Snails
#80 Slowbro
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Water/Psychic
Height: 5'3"
Nature: Steady
Capable of Taking Hits
Level: 100
Ability: Own Tempo
Obtained on: 12/25/12
From: Egg (Rainbow Dash)
Curse [Ghost]

Amnesia [Psychic]
Yawn [Normal]

Withdraw [Normal]
Tackle [Normal]

Psychic [Psychic]
Growl [Normal]

Rain Dance [Water]
Water Gun [Water]

Psych Up [Normal]
Confusion [Psychic]

Heal Pulse [Psychic]
Disable [normal] Headbutt [normal] Zen Headbutt [Psychic] Slack Off [normal]

Info: A Slowbro with a mischievous streak. Not, mind you, that he's very good at it. Twilight likes to think this is because of who gave him to her. (Yes, Dash, this is your fault). He's straightened up a bit since his evolution (in more than one way) but Twilight's still watching him.


Robo
#623 Golurk
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Ghost/Ground
Height: 9'2"
Nature: Adamant
Proud of Its Power
Level: 100
Ability: Iron Fist
Obtained on: 12/25/12
From: Egg (Unknown)
Pound [Normal]

Curse [Ghost]
Astonish [Ghost]

Night Shade [Ghost]
Defense Curl [Normal]

Curse [Ghost]
Mud-Slap [Ground]

Heavy Slam [Steel]
Rollout [Rock]

Earthquake [Ground]
Shadow Punch [Ghost]

Focus Punch [Fighting]
Iron Defense [Steel]

Hammer Arm [Fighting]
Mega Punch [Normal]

Fly [Flying]
Magnitude [Ground] Dynamic Punch [Fighting]

Info: As befitting what looks like a Mecha from a shounen heroes show, Robo is extremely gung-ho about "fighting evil" and imagines himself to be a champion of justice. Twilight thinks its cute. Most of the rest of her team get annoyed by it very quickly. Her insistence on teaching it to fly has only made the whole thing even worse.


Tower#248 Tyranitar
Cry


Type: Rock/Dark
Height: 7'2"
Nature: Lonely
Likes to Thrash About
Level: 100
Ability: Sandstream
Obtained on: 2/25/13
From: Egg (Riku)
Bite [Dark]

Double Edge [Normal]

Scary Face [Normal]
Leer [Normal]

Superpower [Fighting]

Thrash [Normal]
Earthquake [Ground]

Body Slam [Normal]

Payback [Dark]
Iron Defense [Steel]

Iron Head [Steel]

Crunch [Dark]
Mud-Slape [Ground]

Iron Tail [Steel]

Thunder Fang [Electric]
Protect [Normal]

Dark Pulse [Dark]

Fire Fang [Fire]
Toxic [Poison]

Outrage [Dragon]

Ice Fang [Ice]
Double Team [Normal]

Sandstorm [Ground]

Stone Edge [Rock]
Stealth Rock [Rock]

Screech [Normal]

Giga Impact [Normal]
Rock Slide [Rock]

Chip Away [Normal]

Info: With her final evolution, Tower has become a true monster. Huge even for a Tyranitar, she is a vicious combatant, gleefully attacking anything that gets close enough, regardless of level. Only Twilight's careful mixture of patience, care, and outright threats (usually in the form of Megasoma) can keep this beast under control, and whenever she's unleashed, something is going to fall.


Rolley
#365 Walrein
Cry


Type: Water/Ice
Height: 4'7"
Nature: Jolly
Loves to Eat
Level: 100
Ability: Thick Fat
Obtained on: 2/21/13
From: Egg (Riku)
Defense Curl [Normal]

Double Team [Normal]

Double-Edge [Normal

Swagger [Normal]
Powder Snow [Ice]

Rest [Normal]

Rollout [Rock]

Snore [Normal]
Growl [Normal]

Substitute [Normal]

Earthquake [Ground]

Ice Fang [Ice]
Water Gun [Water]

Sleep Talk [Normal]

Whirlpool [Water]

Blizzard [Ice]
Surf [Water]

Iron Tail [Steel]

Strength [Normal]

Sheer Cold [Ice]
Waterfall [Water]

Dig [Ground]

Ice Ball [Ice]
Rain Dance [Water]

Ice Beam [Ice]

Body Slam [Normal]
Brine [Water]

Water Pulse [Water]
Toxic [Poison]

Aqua Tail [Water]

Aurora Beam [Ice]
Protect [Normal]

Dive [Water]

Hail [Ice]

Info: As dopey and happy-go-lucky as one might expect from something as cute as he is, Rolley is a clownish sort, always glad to amuse someone. He has a tendency to get his nose (and especially his whiskers, now that he's evolved) into pretty much everything, but he especially enjoys nudging people with it.


Clover
#281 Kirlia
Cry


Type: Psychic
Height: 2'7"
Nature: Mild
Alert to Sounds
Level: 100
Ability: Trace
Obtained on: 2/21/13
From: Egg (Applejack)
Growl [Normal]

Lucky Chant [Normal]

Stored Power [Psychic]
Grudge [Ghost]

Magical Leaf [Grass]
Shadow Sneak [Ghost]

Heal Pulse [Psychic]
Will O' Wisp [Fire]

Calm Mind [Psychic]
Shadow Ball [Ghost]

Psychic [Psychic]
Snatch [Dark]

Imprison [Psychic]
Trick [Psychic]

Future Sight [Psychic]
Confusion [Psychic]

Charm [Normal]
Double Team [Normal]

Hypnosis [Psychic]
Teleport [Psychic]

Dream Eater [Psychic]

Info: Clingy and desperate for attention from Twilight or anyone else, Clover is a cuddly, affectionate thing. He's particularly interested in Starswirl, who he looks up to as a sort of mentor.


Dracaero
#469 Yanmega
Cry


Type: Bug/Flying
Height: 6'3"
Nature: Rash
Alert to Sounds
Level: 100
Ability: Tinted Lens
Obtained on: 2/25/13
From: Route 36
Tackle [Normal]

Ancient Power [Rock]
Foresight [Normal]

Feint [Normal]
Quick Attack [Normal]

Slash [Normal]
Double Team [Normal]

Screech [Normal]
Sonicboom [Normal]

U-turn [Bug]
Detect [Fighting]

Air Slash [Flying]
Supersonic [Normal]

Bug Buzz [Bug]
Uproar [Normal] Pursuit [Dark]]

Info: The former leader of a large group of Yanma, Drac is outspoken and eager to make his opinions noted. He expects respect and tends to try to earn it by playing defender to those smaller and weaker than him. Sadly for him, this doesn't apply to most of Twilight's team.


Bracer
#598 Ferrothorn
Cry


Type: Grass/Steel
Height: 3'3"
Nature: Bold
Capable of Taking Hits
Level: 100
Ability: Iron Barbs
Obtained on: 3/8/13
From: Egg (Johntee)
Tackle [Normal]

Selfdestruct [Normal]
Harden [Normal]

Power Whip [Grass]
Rollout [Rock]

Iron Head [Steel]
Curse [Ghost]

Payback [Dark]
Metal Claw [Steel]

Flash Cannon [Steel]
Pin Missile [Bug]

Explosion [Normal]
Gyro Ball [Steel] Iron Defense [Steel] Mirror Shot [Steel] Ingrain [Grass]

Info: Cuddly and super friendly, if a bit of a jealous type, Bracer is exactly what its name implies: a defender, determined above all else to keep anything it views as a friend safe. It seems to have quickly hit it off well with the other Steel-Type of Twi's party, Tesla, which makes it Tesla's first friend since Twilight herself.


Champ
#106 Hitmonlee
Cry


Type: Fighting
Height: 4'11"
Nature: Bold
Proud of its Power
Level: 90
Ability: Guts
Obtained on: 4/12/13
From: Fluttershy
Tackle [Normal]

Focus Energy [Normal]

Reversal [Fighting]
Helping Hand [Normal]

Feint [Normal]
Fake Out [Normal]

Hi Jump Kick [Fighting]
Foresight [Normal]

Mind Reader [Normal]
Revenge [Fighting]

Foresight [Normal]
Double Kick [Fighting]

Wide Guard [Rock]
Meditate [Psychic]

Blaze Kick [Fire]
Rolling Kick [Fighting]

Endure [Normal]
Jump Kick [Fighting]

Mega Kick [Normal]
Brick Break [Fighting]

Close Combat [Fighting]

Info: A gift from a vanished Fluttershy. Champ is extremely diligent in his training, determined to live up to his name.


Reborn
#141 Kabutops
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Rock/Water
Height: 4'3"
Nature: Hasty
Alert to Sounds
Level: 95
Ability: Swift Swim
Obtained On: 7/27/13
From: Olivine City (Event)
Scratch [Normal]

Metal Sound [Steel]
Harden [Normal]

Ancient Power [Rock]
Absorb [Grass]

Wring Out [Normal]
Leer [Normal]

Night Slash [Dark]
Mud Shot [Ground] Sand-Attack [Ground] Endure [Normal] Aqua Jet [Water] Mega Drain [Grass] Slash [Normal]

Info:Calm and unassuming, Reborn is one of Twilight's quieter Pokemon, perhaps due to culture shock from being revived after who knows how long as a fossil. She has a tendency to jump at sudden noises or movements, and is quickly gaining a reputation among Twilight's Pokemon for being easily scared.


Seismiclaws
#530 Excadrill
Cry

stats
moveset

Type: Ground/Steel
Height: 2'4"
Nature: Adamant
Proud of its Power
Level: 70
Ability: Sand Rush
Obtained On: 8/14/13
From: Egg (Albert)
Scratch [Normal]

Horn Drill [Normal]
Mud Sport [Ground]

Earthquake [Ground]
Rapid Sport [Normal]

Swords Dance [Normal]
Mud Slap [Ground]

Sandstorm [Rock]
Fury Swipes [Normal]

Drill Run [Ground]
Metal Claw [Steel]

Fissure [Ground]
Dig [Ground] Hone Claws [Dark] Slash [Normal] Rock Slide [Rock]

Info:A stolid and hardworking type, Seismiclaws (usually shortened to just "Claws") makes a good foil for the vicious Tower, who Twilight usually pairs him with in order to take advantage of the Sandstream/Sand Rush combo of abilities.



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friendyousohard: (Glasses: 20% more nerdy)
Good morning, everyone. I'd like to talk to you all about competition.

I don't have to tell you about the usual way people compete in this world, I mean we're saturated in it every day we're here. But what if, say, you have a Pokemon who doesn't really like to fight? Or you don't enjoy battling them? Or for that matter what if you just want another option aside from Pokemon battling? Most Pokemon, and for that matter a lot of us as well, still enjoy a good competitive atmosphere, so what's the solution?

Well, me and my friend Korra hit on an idea last month. Some of you might have seen the post she made about that snow creation she and her Pokemon made using nothing but various moves from their arsenals and the surrounding materials. So we got to thinking, what's stopping us from making that into some sort of event? Creative team-building exercises for our Pokemon and ourselves that we can show off the results of, maybe even submit them for judging if some of us want to be on a panel. And that's just the beginning! We could make an entire set of sports around this if we put our minds to it, I'm quite sure.

This is really just the seed of an idea, and I'll be honest, it'll take a lot of effort and interest to get anything out of it, but it was just something I really thought should be brought up to the regions as a whole. At this point we are still very much in the brainstorming part of things, so if anything I've said has sparked an idea with you, let's hear it! And I encourage discussion in the middle of this post.

That's all from me, so anyone whose attention I've got, go ahead and let's hear what you have to say. I'm really looking forward to thoughts on this!
friendyousohard: (My hair static requires further study)
So, we're in the first week of the new month and we'll probably be getting new people for a while... and it's occurred to me that there's something about that I've been thinking about for some time now, but have never really addressed.

[Twilight folds her arms a bit, frowning in consideration at the screen.]

Most of us ought to know by now about the helpful guide that Riku, the owner of the training center and the new breeding center, wrote about this world some time ago. It's still a useful resource despite needing some updating, and it's where I got the seed of my idea, but it's a bit... oversized for a newcomer, no offense Riku.

Is there a way to maybe... [She pauses a moment to grope for words.] Create some sort of collective document where we all put in our thoughts on what a new arrival should know about this world right away? Something simple and straightforward, that gives them a grounding point for their first few days. I always worry I've forgotten to mention something important when I talk to someone new, and I think that's a problem we all share. This could fix that, and give them a bit of a leg up in adapting to this world. And as long as we all know about it we can be sure someone's going to show it to them when they arrive.

It might not seem like much, but if you think back on how we all felt when we first arrived, I think most of us would have really liked something like that to at least be available.
friendyousohard: (Hunting the Wild Pinkie Pie)
You know, of all the Pokemon to honor, Slowpoke seems like a rather odd choice.

[If Twilight's voice sounds funny, it's because she's currently at the bottom of a well. And those familiar with Azalea town should probably be able to get clued in pretty quickly that it's Slowpoke Well, specifically.]

Not that I have anything against the species in general but... it's not a Legendary or anything, which is what these are usually named after. I guess it could just be because there are so many of them... though I haven't actually seen any yet.

[As she says that there's a squish sound, and the video wobbles when she jumps.]

Ah! Oh... There you are. [The view shifts to a Slowpoke, who seems entirely undisturbed by the fact that it just got stepped on.] Good, I'm glad you're here after all. Snails, come on out!

[One pop of a pokeball later, a Slowbro is standing there staring down at it's brethren. The two of them stare at one another for several moments before the Slowbro talks.

Sloooooooow

The Slowpoke stares in response for several more moments before answering with a Pooooooke of its own. Twilight groans.
]

... Okay in retrospect I don't know why I thought this would need to be record- waugh!

[She jumps again, jiggling the camera, and the view turns to show several more Slowpokes coming towards her.]

Oh. Well, there really are a lot of them down here, aren't there? I guess Snails will have plenty of company for this little visit... Wait. They're coming from the direction of the stairs up, aren't they? Which means the path back is now all slimy and I'm liable to fall on my face...

[She and the camera swivel around back to Snails, who stares blankly at her, but with a big dopey grin on his face.]

You had them do that on purpose, didn't you?

[This seems like a really silly accusation at first...

Until he slowly, deliberately winks at her.
]

You're not funny!
friendyousohard: (You lost me.)
Why is there no map for this place... You know, I think that's a project that really needs to be undertaken. Maps of all the various caaaaaaaaa- oof!

[Stepping onto one of the ice-covered floors that covers the ice path, Twilight is interrupted by suddenly slipping and sliding all the way over to the wall on the opposite side, which she crashes headlong into.]

Urgh... that was unpleasant. Alright, just need to pay a bit more attention, let's tryyyyyyy- argh!

[Another step has her legs slipping straight out from under her, and she slides across to another corner of the room on her knees, face first. After a highly unpleasant sounding crash, she lets out a low groan and slides down the wall until she's face down, making highly unhappy noises.]

I. Hate. This. Cave.

[As if to add insult to injury, the Pokemon who's been holding the gear this whole time proceeds to step out onto the ice and easily slide its way over to its hapless trainer, holding out the gear.]

What? Oh just... just shut it off, Champ. I don't even want to worry about that map idea until I'm out of this place, now. Oh, my head...
friendyousohard: (RRRRRGH!)
Tower! Clear us a path!

[The thunderous roar of a furious Tyranitar splits the air as Tower wades through a swarm of ghost types, batting them away and biting the stronger ones before tossing them aside. Twilight waves a hand and calls out:]

Now! AJ! Cadence! Let's get going! Follow her!

[She turns the screen to her face and tries to hold it steady as she runs.]

It occurs to me that I probably should have checked on this when this whole thing started, but the idea just now occurred to me. I don't suppose anyone's checked in with the expert on how we might deal with this ghost swarm problem? If anyone could help... He might even have an idea for how to help those of us who have become unresponsive.

[She looks distressed for a bit before letting the gear fall back to her side. Just before it clicks off, it shows AJ's back...

And the rainbow-haired figure being carried on it.
]
friendyousohard: (My hair static requires further study)
[The video clicks on with a view of a Magnezone hovering over the long grass, peering around as though looking for something. After several moments, it turns back to the gear and shakes its body back and forth, looking remarkably like a shaking head.]

Well, it's not surprising. I did have to search for weeks to find you, after all.

[The Magnezone bleeps unintelligibly at the gear. Even those who can understand Pokemon (and other Pokemon themselves) will only hear noises that sound oddly like R2-D2.]

Maybe someone else has one you can talk to. [The gear turns around to show Twilight's face.] A question. Well, two. First off, who out there has a Pokemon from the Magnemite line? And second, does anyone else have... trouble communicating with them? Of course most of us can't understand Pokemon when they talk, but even my other Pokemon can't seem to understand anything Tesla has to say. Are there other Magnemites who seem to have that issue? For that matter, other Pokemon in general? It's something I've never even heard of before.

Hmmm... and on a more general topic, here's something I've been wondering about for a while. If you were to take six Pokemon, start them at level one, and try to train them together as a coherent team, which ones would you pick? I've been considering the idea for a while now, and while I'm not certain it's practical to start right now I'd like to start gathering input.
friendyousohard: (I cast Magic Missile at the darkness!)
[The view opens to a shot of the sea. Pure, pristine, gorgeous...

And apparently filled with swarms of oncoming Pokemon.
]

Tesla, fire!

[A huge blast of electricity rips past Twilight into the sea, striking all the nearby swarming fossil Pokemon and knocking out a good chunk of them.]

Thank Celestia for strong Electric-types... Does anyone know what's causing this? I woke up this morning and the town was practically covered in these ancient Pokemon. I've been doing my best to hold them back, as have several others, but they just keep on coming no matter what we do. Is this happening everywhere?

[A small group of Kabuto, Omanyte, and Tirtouga dare the beach again only to be zapped into unconsciousness by Tesla. The Magnezone doesn't even seem tired when Twilight turns the camera on it, though it would probably be hard to tell...]

We've been okay so far, but we can't keep this up forever. And what if they start coming from somewhere aside from-

[There's a loud cry from behind. Twilight whirls around and the shot pans up to show the top of the lighthouse-

Which is covered in Archen that have just flown down from Route 39.
]

The sea. Oh horseapples.

[One of the Archen screeches as it lifts off, and the feed ends with that ominous shot.]
friendyousohard: (You lost me.)
Tower- Tower no!

[An enormous roar accompanies the sudden rush of sand by the lens of the Pokegear as an enormous Tyranitar begins stomping around, roaring at something that can't be seen through the sandstorm. Twilight backs up a few steps, holding her arm in front of her face as the sand threatens to blind her.]

Gah, it's everywhere... Tower, stop! It's just a-

[With another roar, the hulking monstrosity sends the object of its rage hurling over its shoulder past Twilight.]

... Tentacool.

[The hapless jellyfish is forgotten already, though, as Tower seems to have taken the opportunity to just start stomping around wildly, roaring challenges at what appears to be the world at large.]

Oh by Celestia's mane... When I get the sand out of my eyes you are going in your ball for a week!
friendyousohard: (Well I'm boned.)
[The first thing the camera shows when the feed clicks on is the dopey face of a Slowbro. Snails peers into the lens for a few moments before very, very slowly winking at the gear and then pulling his head out of the way, showing the view of Twilight and Applejack sitting on a dock, fishing poles in hand. They're talking about something, but it's hard to hear with how far back the gear is.

Suddenly, Pinkie Pie, sporting a huge grin on her face (and slitted eyes that might make people who know both Pinkie Pie and Zoroarks wonder if this is the genuine article), starts sneaking up on them. Snails pops his head back in and raises a finger to his mouth in a shushing gesture as the other former pony gets closer to the two.

Suddenly AJ's line starts tugging. The two girls begin talking eagerly and excitedly enough to completely miss the third one sneaking up behind them. As Applejack tries to pull up her catch, Pinkie reaches out...

And promptly shoves them both off the pier, yelping. They fall out of the water and start shouting angrily as Pinkie Pie giggles merrily at them, then frolics off as they swim out after her. Twilight, however, stops when she reaches the shore and sees Snails and her gear. Growling something under her breath, she stalks over and picks up the device, glaring at it as she swipes her soaked bangs out of her eyes.
]

There's two lessons to take from this. One, pay attention to your surroundings. Two, if you have Pokemon or friends who are prone to pranks, make sure they aren't left alone when you're trying to relax.

Now the question is, did he team up with the actual Pinkie or one of the Zoroarks we have...?

[Grumbling, Twilight turns off the gear as she stalks off to discipline some Pokemon and possibly a fellow pony.]
friendyousohard: (Rarity did a good job didn't she?)
[The gear clicks on to show what looks like a room out of an old, rustic cabin, a fairly small one with two benches on the sides, next to windows. Three girls are lounging around in it and four backpacks litter the floor. The view holds there for a few moments... long enough to tell that the "room" is moving.]

I have to admit, this really did work out quite well.

[The gear turns around to show off Twilight's smiling face.]

Amazing what you can put together with a little teamwork, isn't it? I'm still not sure how we'll get this thing over some of the terrain Johto and Kanto have to offer, not to mention traveling between regions, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, as the saying goes.

At any rate, we're about to make our stop so I can show the outside- [Twilight's interrupted by a sudden whinny from outside.] What the... Dash! What's going on?

[There's a bit of a clamor as she shoves herself up to one of the windows along with the gear (and, judging by the noises, all of the other girls as well) and the resultant view of the outside shows a small group of Yanma buzzing by, clearly agitated by the giant intruder in their midst.]

... Well, I should have expected this thing would draw some extra attention. Sorry everyone, I'll have to finish what I was saying later.

[She clicks off the feed.]

[OOC: So, Applejack decided a while ago that the pony group needed a wagon, so she built one! (With mod permission, of course.) This is its first journey, and Twilight will be showing the rest thing off after they deal with their little infestation. Questions about it will be fielded mostly by either Twi or AJ.]
friendyousohard: (That is NOT scientifically accurate.)
Cut for length, not cut ICly )

A few moments later...

[The gear clicks on to show a wet haired and slightly bedraggled Twilight.]

Ah, hello everyone. It seems I've encountered one of those week-long sleeps that we go into on occasion, and gotten some new memories of home. Honestly, it feels a bit strange to be back here... but I'll adjust soon enough. If anything important has happened in the past week, I'd appreciate it if somepo- someone could let me know.

... Also, if anyone has any ideas as to how to curb the tendencies of some Pokemon to abscond with peoples' gear and pull, or try to pull, obnoxious pranks on their trainers and others, I'd love to hear them.
friendyousohard: (Birthday Girl!)
[The feed clicks on to show Twilight hugging what looks like a spaceship with eyes. Looks like her Magneton finally evolved.]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! Finally, my very own Magnezone!

[She practically giggles in glee, clambering up onto the top of her newly evolved Pokemon with a grin. The Magnezone waits for her to be settled on top of it, and then slowly rises up into the air.]

I am Twilight Sparkle, Captain of the Starship Tesla! Our mission is to search the cosmos for-

For...

Megasoma, Snails, what are you two doing with my gear?

[The feed suddenly clicks off.]
friendyousohard: (What.)
Action )

Video:

So, what's the best way to keep yourself warm while flying on Pokeback in the middle of winter? I bundled up to what I thought was a decent amount, but I'm still freezing!

Also, Fluttershy and I are now in Violet, where we'll be staying until... probably the new year, at least. We're hoping to see you soon, Rainbow.

Filtered to the PGC (insanely strong):

And I realize I'm probably fairly late on this, but if anyone's running an investigation on what happened in the gym and you want my help, consider me at your disposal.
friendyousohard: (Well I'm boned.)
[The video clicks on to show a flexing, posing, preening Heracross standing in front of a fainted Miltank. The video focuses on that for about five seconds before shifting over a bit, to the irritation of the Heracross, who starts yammering angrily.

But the cameramon seems much more interested in Twilight, who is holding her hands up in a disarming gesture.
] Now, just... calm down, okay? You put up a great fight, there's no reason to be-

You wiped out two of my Pokemon in one hit each!

[Twilight winces.] Well, Megasoma does have a type advantage, and... he's not known for holding back-

He's a bully! And you're a bully!

[She looks very visibly hurt at that.] I... I really don't think-

I can't believe they let people like you compete in the Pokemon League! You should be disqualified! You should... You should... [The camera wobbles a bit, turning to show Whitney about to burst into a state of tears.]

Now, hang on, there's no need to... I mean, please don't... Um... Can't you... Oh no, what now...?

[Whitney inhales deeply, about to start wailing.]

Er... Fluttershy, I choose you!

[Fluttershy stumbles into view of the camera right before Twilight calls out:] And turn that off, Sapphire!

[The screen goes black.]

[A few moments later, Twilight and Fluttershy are sitting out on a bench, Twilight staring at her new plain badge. She looks pretty down for someone who just won a gym badge.]

... I'm sorry, Fluttershy.
friendyousohard: (Bookworm.)
[The gear's camera shows a nice view of the night sky (well, sort of nice, it's still pretty cloudy and the fog's rolling in, after all) as Twilight clicks it on. Something flutters across the view, but it's pretty dark and hard to see what it is.]

I thought things would get a bit brighter after we got out of Ilex Forest, but not just yet, I guess. Ah well, Echo seems to like it better like this anyway.

[As the unidentifiable (unless you know Twi named her Zubat Echo) Pokemon flutters by again, the camera seems to come just a bit closer to it, then slide a bit further away.]

Trying to adapt to Pokemon that have different sleep schedules is a bit tougher than I thought. I figured with all my experience staying up to cram for tests I'd have been more ready for this, but it's definitely cut into our travel time. Not that the recent weather was helping, mind. Anyone else have any problems with that?

[A loud snort comes from behind, and Twilight chuckles, shifting the camera around to show her own face... and right behind it, that of the Snorlax she's using as a bed.]

Then again, some of them can sleep wherever and whenever, and are pretty good at helping us with that too. On that note, I should say that if you've never used a Snorlax as a bed before, you should try it. Best. Mattress. Ever.
friendyousohard: (Neat.)
Alright, Starswirl, you've got the video running?

[There's a sigh in response, and then that odd echo sort of voice that accompanies telepathy.]

Yes, but I really do think you're spoiling him with this. Recording an entire match just so one of your Pokemon can strut around?

[Twilight shrugs in response, unperturbed by her Pokemon's complaint.]

It's only the one time, and he really was insistent. I don't usually hold with showing off, but as long as he doesn't start strutting around and being generally insufferable, I think it's fairly harmless. I just kind of wish I knew who he was trying to impress.

I have a feeling you'll find out soon enough.

[Twilight responds to that with a raised eyebrow, but she doesn't question it any further. The camera swings up to show the doors of the Azalea gym, and she shrugs and turns around to face them. A grinning, almost swaggering Heracross shoves the doors open as soon as she looks at them, with considerably more force than necessary. Twilight grimaces, but follows him inside, as does the camera. They walk straight up to the gym leader, who promptly grins at them.]

Well hello there! You must be the latest challenger. I'm Bugsy, and I never lose when it comes to bug-type Pokemon.

Megasoma here begs to disagree on that.

Oh yeah? Well we'll just see how your Heracross measures up to the Bug Pokemon authority, shall we? Go, Pinsir!

[And the battle's on. Megasoma turns to grin and wink at the camera as it starts, while Twilight seems to be realizing that encouraging this sort of behavior might have been a bad idea. She sighs.]

Well, you wanted this, now you've got it. Go, Megasoma. Show everyone watching what you can do.

[And he proceeds to do precisely that.]

A few moments later...

[Twilight walks out of the gym, attaching her new badge to her shirt, while Megasoma swaggers around, posing and flexing and generally looking way too pleased with himself for his own good. She takes the gear back from the cameramon and sighs as the view swings around to show a very unimpressed Kadabra.]

Okay, Starswirl, I admit it. You were right. That was a horrible idea.

[She turns to the camera.]

My sincerest apologies for anyone who had to sit through that. I promise, I'm never doing anything like that again.

Now to find a way to deflate his swollen head...

[She sighs, and clicks off the gear.]

[OOC: Well that turned out longer than I'd planned on. Mod-approved Hive Badge for Twilight, and your character can either speak up while the fight's going on or afterwards. But yeah, ICly absolutely all of the battle was shown on the gear.]
friendyousohard: (Well I'm boned.)
[The gear clicks on in steady hands, focusing directly on Twilight's face. She checks it out a moment before nodding in satisfaction.]

Looks good, Starswirl. Make sure to keep it recording so I can review this later.

[She clears her throat and goes into scientist lecture mode.]

Date: September the Seventh by Johto's Calendar.

Location: Outside Union Cave, Azalea Town entrance. Preparing to re-enter the cave.

Experiment: In order to test the effectiveness of the Repel item sold in the shops, I wore the fragrance through the Cave and am now going to return into it as the item has worn off. I will document the difference in the frequency of encounters and use this data to determine a rough estimate of the effect. Further experiments may be necessary depending on my results.

The experiment begins now. Come on, Starswirl.

[She turns and heads inside the cave, walking along at a sedate pace. Soon enough there's the sound of wings flapping.]

Hmmm, we seem to have Pokemon already. Well that's a fairly large difference in and of itself.

Wait, just how many of them are-

[She's cut off with a shriek as a Zubat flies by, and another buzzes the gear. Starswirl quickly drops the gear and goes to help his trainer, causing the image to drop to the ground and start showing nothing but rock. Before the gear shuts off, Twilight shouts:]

It's in my hair! It's stuck in my haiiiiiiir!

[It clicks off after that.

A few minutes later, the gear clicks on again, showing a very grumpy Twilight sitting outside the cave with a bandage on her face and her hair looking like it just went through a wind tunnel. One full of various debris.
]

Conclusion: There is no need for further study. The item clearly works, and works very well.

Also, a personal note here.

I hate Zubat.

Can't believe I had to catch the rotten thing to get it out... [She mutters a few more inaudible things as she switches the gear back off. Well, no one ever said scientific research was easy.]
friendyousohard: (Neat.)
[Standing outside of the Violet City gym, Twilight gives a soft sigh before holding up her new Zephyr Badge. She gives the Magneton floating next to her a gentle pat.]

Well, that's finally taken care of. I was starting to think I'd be stuck in this city for months due to varying circumstances, and frankly I ran out of things to do here a few weeks ago. Good work, Tesla.

[She pockets the badge and folds her arms in thought.]

So, south next... Looks like the next big obstacle is Union Cave. Does anyone know if there are maps of that place drawn up anywhere? I'm not really a spelunking expert.
friendyousohard: (Oh you are going DOWN.)
[She shouldn't be out here. She knows that much. No matter how stir-crazy she was getting inside, she's still sick and she shouldn't be outside wandering around. Fluttershy's going to be furious with her.

And yet, she can't help it. She just desperately wants to be up and about, doing... something. Anything. So she snuck out of their room at the inn in the early morning, and she's now wandering Violet trying to find something to do with herself.

Then the first sparks arcs out from her to the ground. She blinks in surprise, turning to stare at the hand it came from.
]

What- [But her question is cut off as another shock leaps out of her, frying the ground again and making her squeak in surprise. Soon, she's turning into a miniature lightning storm, bolts zapping around her again and again as she tries desperately to get these sudden powers under a semblance of control.]

Oh Celestia, what's happening? I can't... control- [A particularly strong blast interrupts her, lunging out in an arc towards any hapless citizens who might have had the bright idea to watch this. Run away!]

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