Among the Sea's Waves [Mod]

[Kurt Emerson]

"Feel good to stretch, Jello?"

His Quagsire rumbled what Kurt believed to be an affirmative (although, Kurt was sure Jello would be able to stretch better if Kurt was surfing on the Pokemon's back). Jello, at the very least, seemed content to swim and float among the sea's waves. Having his visor protect his gaze from the sun, Kurt glanced upwards to see Apple gliding above them. The Xatu was an excellent look-out and Kurt chose her to come along to be able to stretch her wings and as a back-up to Jello.

After returning to Gaia Island from some quick shopping in Greenberry Town, Kurt got lunch for everyone, made a few pokeballs, then took Jello and Apple with him to the beach for a good swim for his Water-type. Kurt himself didn't mind the water, reveling in the fun and beauty of it, despite the dangers.

Speaking of dangers, Kurt was sure that they would encounter some wild Pokemon. It'd be good to see what types were surrounding their island community... and to, perhaps, add a few more teammates to their ranch.

Pokemon Happiness: Jello (Max), Apple (Max)
Notes: Surfin' around Route 13 for some wild Pokemon
Mod Kris

[Mod Kris]

Kurt Emerson

The water wasn't too choppy today. There was a chill breeze in the air, mostly due to being on the sea itself but also a hint at the coming colder weather that may reach the island soon enough. A few boats here or there, fishermen off the coast of Greenberry Town, and the ferry that shuttled people from Gaia Island to the mainland's ports were around, but most were far enough away so as not to interfere with one another.

Which was a good thing, considering the boats would not only have to compete with each other, but also with the Gyarados that was floating on the surface of the water. The sea serpant-like Pokemon was watching everyone with a wary gaze but seemed content to mind its own business at the moment. Many stayed clear of it and its intimidating gaze for obvious reasons.

The Gyarados, thankfully, didn't seem to care -- or notice -- an irate Crustle that was right off the coast of Gaia Island, hiding among the rocky beach at the edge of the land. Apparently the Gyarados was too close to the Crustle's cavern, as the Crustle was attempting to chuck stones and pebbles at the Gyarados. Every once in a while the Crustle would throw something particularly shiny, oddly enough. Perhaps there was something special on that rocky shore.

If one was distracted by the shiny objects glinting in the sunlight as they were tossed into the water, though, one may miss the Croconaw breaching the water's surface, looking as if on the hunt...

[Kurt Emerson]

"Aaand we're going to steer clear of the Gyarados today..." Kurt's murmuring was heard by Jello, and the trainer fully ignored the rumble of a chuckle that he was sure his Quagsire gave him when surfing away from the giant sea serpent Pokemon. Kurt definitely didn't want to be around when the Crustle eventually pissed off the Gyarados enough to start a fight. Not even the sparkles in the sun from whatever the Crustle was chucking into the water was enough of a temptation for Kurt to go and interrupt the two wild Pokemon.

Since he wasn't distracted, Kurt was able to spot the Croconaw. It was a species he recognized almost immediately, with Kurt being a Johto native himself. He never imagined he'd see a Croconaw all the way out here.

Gesturing down Apple, who was already on her way to reach his side, Kurt didn't want to miss this opportunity.

"Apple," Kurt said when Jello had gotten them close enough to the Croconaw, "use Confuse Ray."

His Xatu obliged immediately, her eyes glowing a violet hue before emitting ringed rays towards the Croconaw.

Pokemon Happiness: Jello (Max), Apple (Max)
Notes: Engaging the Croconaw in a battle
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[Mod Kris]

Kurt Emerson

The Croconaw wasn't quite sure what hit him. One moment he was floating in the sea, on the lookout for prey, and the next moment he had completely forgotten what he was doing.

There was a strange bird nearby, though, one whose eyes faded from a violet color. That may have something to do with it.

The Croconaw blinked, trying to focus on what was happening, and figured he may as well take it out on the bird Pokemon nearby. With a mighty splash and leap, the Croconaw used Flail, trying to catch the Xatu with either the sea or by clipping its wings with a swipe of his claws.

Croconaw

HP (100%):

| male | torrent

Level: 35
Hold Item: None

Ice Fang | Flail | Crunch | Chip Away | Bite | Scary Face

>> Croconaw is confused!
>> Croconaw used Flail!

[Kurt Emerson]

Apple looked unamused at the Croconaw's Flail attack. It didn't seem to hurt her much. In fact, she seemed more upset about her feathers getting wet.

Kurt commanded, "Air Slash," and she obliged immediately. Her wings became sharp as she dove towards the Croconaw, her feathers slicing at the Water-type's arms and torso. The Croconaw still seemed confused at this point and ended up accidentally smacking itself.

Kurt contemplated continuing the battle, but he ultimately decided to take a chance and lugged a Pokeball at the wild Croconaw, hoping it was low enough in health to be caught.

Apple

HP (100%):

| female | early bird

Level: 40
Hold Item: None

Air Slash | Ominous Wind | Confuse Ray | Teleport | Psychic | Wish

>> Flail took off 7% HP
>> Apple used Air Slash
>> Air Slash took off 65% HP
>> Croconaw is confused!
>> Croconaw hit hitself in confusion, taking off 5% HP
>> Kurt threw a Pokeball.

Pokemon Happiness: Jello (Max), Apple (Max)
Notes: *crosses fingers for the catch*
Mod Kris

[Mod Kris]

Kurt Emerson, you got some lucky rolls! Apple earned 35 exp. points!

To add insult to injury, not only did the Croconaw smack itself by mistake, a Pokeball bonked it on the head. The Pokemon did not know what was happening and was captured immediately. The Pokeball itself bobbed upon the water, the waves beginning to carry it.

[center][font size="5"](Nickname) the Croconaw[/font]
[img]https://i.dstatic.com/images/pokemon/front/normal/croconaw.png[/img]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/2yYWaNT.gif[/img] | male | torrent | monster/water 1 | kurt emerson

Personality:
+ bold + (positive)
- conceited - (negative)

Happiness:
70 / 150
(Started @ 70, Lvled 0 times [3 x 0 = 0], Fainted 0 times [-10 x 0 = 0], Thread points [0 posts / 5 = 0, remainder 0])

Level: 35 (0/35)
Hold Item: None
HP (30%): [div style="width:30px;height:10px;background-color:red;"][/div]

Ice Fang | Flail | Crunch | Chip Away | Bite | Scary Face

History Points:
>> Captured on Route 13 at level 35.[/center]
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[Kurt Emerson]

"Oh, fantastic! Jello, let's go--Jello, go that way! We need to get the Pokeball!" Kurt tried to use his hands as paddles to steer his Quagsire to where the waves were carrying the caught Croconaw's Pokeball, even as Jello did his version of snickering. Jello did eventually float towards the Pokeball, taking his time, of course. Kurt was able to snatch the Pokeball up and be sure it was secure in his bag.

"Great job, Apple," Kurt said, praising his Xatu. She inclined her head and took a moment to perch on Jello's back behind Kurt. There wasn't too much room, admittedly, and Jello seemed to sink just a smidge further into the water before Apple took flight again. Kurt glanced around, sure that they would be able to find another new Pokemon or two to add to their team.

Pokemon Happiness: Jello (Max), Apple (Max), Seasalt (1/5)
Notes: Thanks! Gonna keep going with searching for wild Pokemon.
Mod Kris

[Mod Kris]

Kurt Emerson

The trainer and his Pokemon continued to float along the route, going a little farther than the nearby boats and the few other wild Pokemon they first saw.

Jello did almost run over a Magikarp that had breached the surface, flopping around and splashing minimally before casting a wary and curious gaze at Kurt and company. The red-scaled fish Pokemon hovered at the sea's surface, staying nearby for some reason. Perhaps it wasn't too strong of a swimmer, which was normal for its species.

A bit ahead, the water turned a pink hue, revealing a Luvdisc that was just under the water's surface. The heart-shaped Pokemon was minding its own business, swimming around as if waiting for others to turn up. It paid Kurt and company no mind.

A Pokemon that did mind Kurt and company was a rather ornery Pelipper who flew past and squawked agitatedly at Apple, almost as if yelling at the Xatu for invading part of the Pelipper's air space.

[Kurt Emerson]

Kurt had half a mind to lob a pokeball at the Magikarp. Granted, he could find a Magikarp just about anywhere, but seeing any Pokemon struggling -- even if a Magikarp not being able to swim well was completely normal -- made Kurt want to help it.

He probably would have tried catching the Magikarp if an irritated squawk didn't reach his ears. Glancing up -- and almost falling off of Jello's back when the Quagsire looked up at their teammate as well -- Kurt saw a Pelipper yelling at Apple. Apple, on her part, just stared evenly back at the wild Pokemon, her wings beating steadily to keep her in one place in the air.

Kurt paused to see if the Pelipper would take a breath from shouting at Apple before he said, "Psychic."

With a flash of her eyes, Apple obeyed and attacked.

Pokemon Happiness: Jello (Max), Apple (Max), Seasalt (2/5)
Notes: Let's get the Pelipper!
Mod Kris

[Mod Kris]

Kurt Emerson

The Psychic attack sent the Pelipper whirling momentarily in the air. Once the wild Pokemon got its bearings again, it shouted once more at Xatu just as storm clouds above began to rumble and break into a rainstorm.

With the boost the weather granted the wild Pokemon, the Pelipper attacked Apple with a Water Pulse.

Pelipper

HP (30%):

| female | drizzle

Level: 35
Hold Item: None

Wing Attack | Water Pulse | Stockpile | Swallow | Spit Up | Fling

>> Psychic took off 30% HP.
>> It started to rain!
>> Pelipper used Water Pulise.

[Kurt Emerson]

Apple brought up one of her broad wings, trying to shield against the Water Pulse attack. The rain coming down didn't help the Xatu's defense, but she still seemed fine when the Pelipper paused to take a breath.

The Pelipper, actually, seemed to be breathing heavily, and Kurt figured the Psychic took off more HP than he originally thought. Another would be too much. Dialing the attack back down, Kurt said, "Use Ominous Wind."

Apple obliged, and the Pelipper nearly hit the water from the attack. While the wild Pokemon struggled to get back in the air, Kurt tossed a Pokeball and hoped for another catch of the day.

Apple

HP (93%):

| female | early bird

Level: 40
Hold Item: None

Air Slash | Ominous Wind | Confuse Ray | Teleport | Psychic | Wish

>> Water Pulse took off 39% HP
>> Apple used Ominous Wind
>> Ominous Wind took off 29% HP
>> Kurt threw a Pokeball.

Pokemon Happiness: Jello (Max), Apple (Max), Seasalt (3/5)
Notes: Hopefully another catch!
Mod Kris

[Mod Kris]

Kurt Emerson, Apple gained 35 exp. points! Apple grew to level 41! And she's supposed to learn Psychic according to Gen. 8's pokedex, .

The Pokeball shook a couple of times before going still and making a small splash amid the waves. Due to the sudden rain, the water was a little rougher than earlier, although the clouds seemed to be dissipating since the Pelipper had disappeared into a pokeball.

[center][font size="5"](Nickname) the Pelipper[/font]
[img]https://i.dstatic.com/images/pokemon/front/normal/pelipper.png[/img]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/2yYWaNT.gif[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/3uAqFlL.gif[/img] | female | drizzle | water 1/flying | kurt emerson

Personality:
+ logical + (positive)
- ornery - (negative)

Happiness:
65 / 150
(Started @ 70, Lvled 0 times [3 x 0 = 0], Fainted 0 times [-10 x 0 = 0], Thread points [0 posts / 5 = 0, remainder 0])

Level: 35 (0/35)
Hold Item: None
HP (1%): [div style="width:1px;height:10px;background-color:red;"][/div]

Wing Attack | Water Pulse | Stockpile | Swallow | Spit Up | Fling

History Points:
>> Captured on Route 13 at level 35.[/center]
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[Kurt Emerson]

Another successful catch!

Apple grabbed the Pelipper's Pokeball that had been wading in the water, and Kurt caught it easily. "Thanks, Apple," he said, hoping that both of the bird Pokemon will be able to get along since they were now part of the same team. Apple, on her part, didn't seem too ruffled at the encounter.

Kurt blinked up at the remaining rain, the sudden storm already beginning to lighten up into a mere drizzle, before returning Apple to her own Pokeball and tapping Jello on the head. "C'mon, let's head to the nearest port with a Pokemon Center," Kurt said. "We'll heal the others up, maybe shop at the mart, and head home."

"Quag." With a rumble of his name, Jello turned around and headed off towards Astin City.

Pokemon Happiness: Jello (Max), Apple (Max), Seasalt (4/5), Sushi (1/5)
Notes: Whoops. Thought I edited them all for gen. 8. I'll end this thread and go and do that, .
Mod Kris