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[August Spector]

Route 1 wasn't big at all, but it was big enough that August was able to go down off a forked path to try to see what kind of wild Pokemon he and Roulette could take on. If they were going to take on the gyms of the region, August needed to bulk up his Ralts a little bit.

He wasn't too worried about the first gym, having known of Charlotte since she became the gym leader when the league was formed within the last decade. True, August wasn't quite sure what levels the Pokemon Charlotte used against challengers were, but word on the street was that she was a cheerful lady who loved it when new trainers defeated her gym. Maybe she wasn't too difficult to beat.

Nevertheless, August wanted to train up his Pokemon and maybe catch another to join them, if he caught sight of any that tickled his fancy. It'd be great to see what Roulette could do, anyway. His Ralts was trailing along with him, basically looking at the scenery, and August wondered if she even cared to battle.

Pokemon Happiness: Roulette (1/5)
Mod Kurt/Mod Kris, figured this kind of happens in the middle of A Mere Coincidence, after August and Azzy meet. At some point, they split to see what they can find on their own, and then will hopefully come back together, either while continuing A Mere Coincidence or at the Greenberry Woods/the Woods Pokemon Center. Meanwhile, we're on the hunt for a little training and maybe an interesting Pokemon to add to the team. I'll add Gamble the Nincada to the main team after they reach the GW Pokemon Center.

[Mod Kris]

August Spector

Route 1 didn't have much off of the beaten path. Plenty of young Pokemon milled about, most used to see humans pass by here and there and, thus, paid August and Roulette no heed.

A Grubbin waddled its way past August, an Oran berry held between its front pincers as it went on its way. Perhaps with a bit of envy, a small Spewpa watched the Grubbin pass by with its food, but the Spewpa didn't do anything to deter its fellow wild Pokemon.

There was a low growl from somewhere on August's right side. A Poochyena with bristled fur was positioned by the side of the path, daring August and Roulette to come closer.

[August Spector]

August glanced at the other Pokemon milling about and feeling Roulette reach out to grab the hem of August's pants.

His Ralts may not do well against the two Bug-type Pokemon, and even the Poochyena was iffy. Dark-type did not mix well with Psychic-types, but Roulette was part Fairy, right?

"Do you know any Fairy-type moves?" August asked Roulette, earning a confused head tilt in response. August himself tried to remember what a Ralts could know and learn as the Poochyena growled at them.

The Poochyena's growls apparently caught Roulette's attention, and she didn't seem pleased. Before August could make any sort of commands, Roulette stepped -- or floated? did Ralts have feet? -- forward and gave a shout, projecting some pink-tinted wind towards the Poochyena.

August raised an eyebrow. "Disarming Voice. Got it."

Pokemon Happiness: Roulette (2/5)
Mod Kris, let's battle the Poochyena!

[Mod Kris]

August Spector

The Disarming Voice was rather devastating to the Poochyena. One hit and the Pokemon was starting to wobble on its legs.

Nevertheless, the Poochyena tried valiantly to Tackle Roulette to get one good attack in.

Poochyena

| female | quick feet

Level: 4
Hold Item: none

Tackle | Howl | ---- | ---- | ---- | ----

>> Disarming Voice took off 78% HP
>> Poochyena used Tackle

[August Spector]

August wondered if Roulette was a bit stronger than normal Ralts due to her heritage. He had no idea what kind of Pokemon Roulette's parents are, and seeing how strong the Disarming Voice -- which August understood was super-effective against the Poochyena anyway -- just cemented the idea that August should visit Gaia Island at some point or other.

The Poochyena valiantly tried to keep fighting, despite how hurt it was. Roulette took the Tackle, but August didn't command her to retaliate. Instead, he took out a Pokeball and lobbed it at the wild Pokemon.

Roulette

| female | quick feet (trace)

Level: 5
Hold Item: Oran berry

Growl | Disarming Voice | Double Team | Psychic | ---- | ----

>> Tackle took off 21% HP
>> August threw a pokeball

Pokemon Happiness: Roulette (3/5)
Mod Kris

[Mod Kris]

August Spector, congrats, Poochyena was caught! With the Starfall event, Roulette gains 6 exp. points! Roulette grew to level 6! Roulette learned Confusion!

The Pokeball shook a couple of times before it still, signaling that the Poochyena was successfully caught.

The battle did seem to stir a few other Pokemon on the route, prompting curious stares and perhaps others that are willing to battle. A Lillipup poked its head out from beneath some shrubbery, and a Rattata chattered from the side of the pathway. A Sentret stood atop its tail, allowing it a little more height from behind a bush to stare at August and Roulette.

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

[img]http://i.imgur.com/6OKVNCU.gif[/img] | female | quick feet | field | august spector

Personality:
+ adventurous + (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: 4 (0/4 exp)
Hold Item: None

Tackle | Howl | ---- | ---- | ---- | ----

History Points:
>> Caught in Route 1 at level 4.[/center]
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[August Spector]

"Well. Didn't really expect that." August picked up the Poochyena's Pokeball and pocketed it, figuring he would formally meet his new Pokemon after healing her in the upcoming Pokemon Center. Route 1 wasn't too long. He was sure the Poochyena would be fine.

As they continued, a few Normal-type Pokemon were spotted and August randomly set his sights on the Sentret. Granted, the Sentret was staring right back at them, and wasn't that a trainer saying or something? When eyes meet, a battle is supposed to happen?

"Roulette," August said, getting his Ralts's attention. "Psychic on the Sentret."

Pokemon Happiness: Roulette 6 (4/5), Shuffle (1/5)
Mod Kurt, since Roulette leveled up before the end of the Double Friendship portion of Starfall, she receives 6 happiness points for leveling up, yes?

[Mod Kris]

August Spector, that's right!

The Psychic attack hit the Sentret hard. Combing Routlette's higher level, her sheer power with her attack, and the Sentret's lack of training, the Sentret was nearly knocked out of the fight instantly.

The Sentret, however, did shakily get back to its feet and try to Scatch the Ralts in retaliation.

Sentret

| female | run away

Level: 4
Hold Item: none

Scratch | Foresight | Defense Curl | ---- | ---- | ----

>> Psychic took off 83% Sentret's HP
>> Sentret used Scratch

[August Spector]

The Sentret retaliated with a Scratch attack, one that didn't do much to Roulette. August's Ralts was still standing and, with his command, used a less-devastating Confusion attack on the Sentret.

No need to use another Psychic. That'd be overkill.

Like August predicted, the Sentret went down to the Confusion attack, and he gave Roulette's head a small pat. "Nice," he said. "Let's keep going and see what else is around."

Roulette

| female | run away (trace)

Level: 6
Hold Item: Oran berry

Growl | Disarming Voice | Double Team | Psychic | Confusion | ----

>> Scratch took off 19% HP
>> Roulette used Confusion
>> 2HKO on Sentret

Pokemon Happiness: Roulette (4/5), Shuffle (2/5)
Mod Kris, maybe one more wild Pokemon?

[Mod Kris]

August Spector, Roulette gained 4 exp. points!

The earth shifted off to the side, loose pebbles and dirt moving to reveal a small Bunnelby popping its head out from a freshly-dug tunnel. It caught sight of August and his Ralts, freezing in place as if that would hide it from the trainer.

Unlike the Bunnelby, a Yungoos wasn't too afraid of the trainer. Down the path and off to the side, this particular Yungoos hissed at August as if daring him to come closer to what it probably perceived as its Oran berry bush.

While the Yungoos was glaring at August, a Zigzagoon weaved its way towards the bush, stole an Oran berry, and began making its escape towards August and Roulette. Whether it cared it was going towards the trainer or just wished to get away from the Yungoos was unclear.

[August Spector]

August honestly didn't notice the Bunnelby, its Stantler-in-the-headlights impression doing its job. August and Roulette walked right on by, with August's attention being snatched by the hissing Yungoos.

August frowned at the wild Pokemon and was going to hiss back, but the Zigzagoon darted towards them. Roulette hid behind August's leg, clinging to his pants, as the pair sidestepped away from the fleeing Zigzagoon.

"You go, dude," August said to the Zigzagoon as it escaped. Turning back to the Yungoos, August said, "Roulette, use Disarming Voice. It's being rude." Roulette took a deep breath, emerged from her hiding spot, and obliged.

Pokemon Happiness: Roulette 7 (1/5), Shuffle (3/5)
Mod Kris

[Mod Kris]

August Spector

The Disarming Voice definitely startled the Yungoos into falling off its original perch atop of the berry bush. She landed hard on the ground, gave herself a shake, and was more than willing to enter a battle.

The Yungoos started off with a Leer, trying to make the Ralts nervous, before dashing forward in a Tackle attack.

Yungoos

| female | strong jaw

Level: 3
Hold Item: Oran berry

Tackle | Leer | ---- | ---- | ---- | ----

>> Disarming Voice took off 44% HP
>> Yungoos used Leer
>> Yungoos used Tackle

[August Spector]

August was actually momentarily worried when the Yungoos used Leer and then Tackled Roulette to the ground. His Ralts cried out, and August briefly thought about grabbing his Pokemon and running away. No shame in escaping to fight another day, right?

Roulette, though, got back up and actually ate her Oran berry -- which August thought was both weird and smart; the former because who decides to eat in the middle of a fight, but the latter because it must have boosted Roulette's health back up -- before releasing another Disarming Voice at the Yungoos.

The Yungoos went down.

"Good job, Roulette," August said, picking up his little Pokemon and tucking her in his arm. She seemed to coo at the attention, and August continued down the path, intending to reach the Pokemon Center for both of his Pokemon.

Roulette

| female | strong jaw (trace)

Level: 6
Hold Item: Oran berry

Growl | Disarming Voice | Double Team | Psychic | Confusion | ----

>> Roulette's Defense was lowered
>> Tackle took off 31% HP
>> Roulette ate her Oran berry, regained 47% HP
>> Roulette used Disarming Voice
>> 2HKO on Sentret

Pokemon Happiness: Roulette 7 (2/5), Shuffle (4/5)
Mod Kris, thank you!

[Mod Kris]

August Spector, I'm presuming this thread is finished?

Roulette gained 3 exp. points! Roulette grew to level 7!

[August Spector]

(All set, yes! Thanks Mod Kris!)