Sakura

[COLOR=Navy]Naminé was a good climber and could do so easily, but the problem was that she was wearing a skirt, and that slightly hindered her movements. [B]"I had to choose to wear my skirt."[/B] she rolled her eyes. She jumped off her current branch and gripped a thick, sturdy limb extending from a nearby tree. She swung her lower body until could swing over the top and land in a crouched position. When she arrived at the top, Blaziken was already there with Jolteon. Not too long after she got there, Kay clambered up onto a branch behind Jolteon. Naminé hopped onto the tree behind the one she had been on and called across to her fire pokémon. [B]"Blayze, now!"[/B] Blaziken leapt into the air and released jets of flames from his mouth and set fire to the trees surrounding the stage he and Jolteon were on. The trees were lit and it looked like a flaming fence, Naminé and Kay couldn't help their pokémon except by giving them orders, and Jolteon would have trouble trying to escape through the high flames.The fire spread rapidly, they would eventually either have to leave the area or finish the battle where they were. Although the trees were tall, if the fire touched the ground, the whole arena would be a forest fire due to all the grass and trees. Naminé fled another tree away, she could see the ring of flames, and the pokémon, but it was hard to see completely clearly. She wondered where Kay was, if she had chosen to retreat slightly as Naminé had, or whether she had chosen to stay. Naminé wet her lips and put two fingers to her mouth, she whistled twice sharply. At the battlefield Blaziken heard the call and used another Blaze Kick, it came in contact with Jolteon's right side as he dodged, but Blayze moved to correct the path of the attack. [B]"Thunder!"[/B] Kay roared from wherever she was. Jolteon's fur stood straight again and electricity gathered, striking with a powerful force that hit Blaziken's chest. Jolteon had predicted the fire pokémon would jump as usual to avoid the attacks and had aimed at where he guessed Blaziken would be. Blayze was knocked back but backflipped so he landed safely on their platform again. The fire was racing toward the ground, ready to spread even more than it already had. Naminé watched the fire creeping down, there wasn't much time, and she couldn't clearly see what was happening because the heat was giving off waves which distorted her vision more. Naminé whistled again; long, short, long. Blaziken dodged a tackle and swung back in a Slash with his flaming fists, scorching Jolteon's right flank. [B]"Jolteon, Thunder Wave!"[/B] Blaziken dodged to the left, but it still skimmed his left leg, paralyzing that limb. This slowed Blaziken down considerably since he had lost half of his mobility. Naminé clenched her hands into tight fists, she couldn't help him by using a Paralyze Heal because she was blocked by the flames, unless Blaziken escaped by jumping over. As long as he didn't get hit it the head or chest by the Thunder Wave, because if that was to happen, Blayze would be completely paralyzed, as long as it was only one limb, it wasn't too bad. [B]"Come on, Blayze. You can do it."[/B] Naminé whispered.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Hey, I just noticed you used the wrong sprite for Blaziken. My Blaziken's special, it's a Shiny so the colours are slightly different to that of a normal Blaziken. And the tree thing's good, I like it. I'll stick with it for a while then one of us can run off again. My idea was why just stay in that area when there's so much space to use and run around in, I thought it would make it more fun.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Hm, interesting new challenge...... I'm guessing we're still allowed our own weapons, right? Kinda good for the Heroines since everyone carries a weapon of some sort, or can fight well enough without one (Xiaoyu). I was wondering, do we get money? Because we need money to go through the "Pay 'n' Spray" right?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Naminé ran around the two pokemon, Blayze moved so he was always shielding her as she ran. She saw Jolteon charge up for an attack as his fur stood straight and electricity started to crackle. Naminé pushed from the ground, rolling forward, her arms and hands protecting her head as she hit the ground, getting out of the way as Blayze jumped to avoid the burst of thunder. Naminé made it to a safe distance and looked across at Kay who had shifted slightly. She called out an attack to Blaziken and watched carefully, looking at her opponent and her pokémon more than watching Blaziken's progress. Blayze sprung into the air and stretched out a leg as it lit up with fire, diving down at shocking speed toward Jolteon. The electric pokémon rolled to his left and got back on his feet, jumping to dodge the flurry of kicks and punches from Blaziken. [B]"Jolt, Jolt!"[/B] [B]"Pin Missile!"[/B] Kay called to her pokémon. [B]"Dodge, Quick Attack."[/B] Naminé said calmly. The fire bird leapt into the air, but Jolteon corrected the projectiles, firing upward. Blazyze leaned back but one sharp missile scratched his arm. Blaziken backflipped in the air and leaned forward, diving down from the air, dodging the continued barrage of missiles. He slammed into the side of the yellow pokémon, pushing him off balance as the missiles stopped. Naminé finally decided to check what items she had been given. She quickly opened her pack on her left hip and took a look inside. There were three bottles, all identical. She recognised the look of the bottle and zipped up her pouch again. She had been given three Paralyze Heals, seeing as she was versing an electric pokémon that had the ability to paralyze. Using that logic, she guessed Kay would be given at least one Burn Heal. She looked back to the battle, they were up and were exchanging blows, Jolteon was using Tackle to try to knock down Blaziken, and Blayze was attacking and doging with flaming fists. [B]"Thunder Wave!"[/B] [B]"Ember!"[/B] The two of them had called the attacks at the same time. Jolteon released the paralyzing wave and Blayze let out a stream of flames. The two of them moved to their left, effectively moving out of the way from the attacks. [B]"You've trained your Jolteon well."[/B] Naminé commented. [B]"Your Blaziken's strong too."[/B] Naminé grinned and turned, running through the path behind her, making her way through the path made by the walls of trees. She put two fingers to her lips and whistled sharply. At the battlefield, Blaziken sprung high into the air and landed, running after Naminé. Kay and Jolteon jumped to attention and followed in the direction Naminé and Blaziken had gone. Naminé was running confidently, she came across one of the red buttons on the trunk of a tree, as she sped past, she hit it, hoping something would happen. And something did, where Kay was, the forest in front of her shifted, blocking her path, and opening a new one. She had no choice but to follow. Naminé hoped she could find a good arena that perhaps wasn't as open as the clearing they had been in, but she knew Kay would soon find her, so she had to make it fast.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]The reason I don't really post between challenges is because there's really nothing to do. As long as there's one post so you can post the next challenge is good enough for me. And that pokemon challenge was pretty tiring. Can't wait to see what our final challenge working as a team will be. I really want to win this last challenge.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]My first post is kinda short and nothing much is happening. Reasons being; I'm tired, lazy, and it's an intro post. I promise my next post will be better with some actual action in it. Let's make this a good one, ne KKC? Up to you whether you want to start the action or do something like me. If you don't want to then I'll do it next post.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Naminé looked at where she was, though her vision was obscured by the fence of trees that surrounded her. The land around the metal teleporter that she was standing on, was all a lush green grass. She stepped onto the grass and sunk slightly. When prompted she confidently plucked a pokéball from her belt. Her index finger tapped the button quickly and the small ball swelled to fit her entire hand. It rested comfortably in her right hand which hung by her side, her left hand straightened the Heat Badge she wore on her collar. The explanations finished after explaining that the forest was special, with door-like walls of trees opening with a simple press of a small red button. Naminé looked around her and saw a sample button by her right foot, she guessed it allowed her out of the "cell" she was in. [B]"May Battle One please commence. Send out your Pokémon."[/B] was the final announcement. Naminé shifted her foot and pressed down on the small red button, the wall in front of her swung out and she was able to move. [B]"Blaziken!"[/B] she called, hurling the pokéball into the air in an under-arm throw. Her fire pokémon appeared in a flash of light, he roared proudly and flames sprouted from his wrists. Naminé picked up the now vacant pokéball and shrunk it down, reattaching it to her belt, all the while looking around in case Kay and Jolteon appeared. [B]"Go find 'em, Blayze."[/B] Naminé told her pokémon, using his nickname, her eyes shifted around the entire time. [B]"Blaziken!"[/B] he said with a nod, and he took off quickly with large strides that were practically half leaps. Naminé ran after him at a comfortable pace, they had been together for so long, they both knew how fast to go to stay together. As they moved around the arena, they realised it was bigger than they had thought originally. She was happy with the arena, because in the fury of battle, the obstacles of the forest walls could easily be burnt down. They scurried their way through the maze-like field, both wanting to find their opponent so the real battle could get started.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Bleh, he never asked me for what pokemon I wanted to use. I dunno what to choose... *looks through pokemon carefully* Well, I've decided now and sent off the PM to White, so hopefully we can start soon. This should be fun, KKC. I'm kinda glad we're going first, because we can get it done. And to repeat you, good luck and may the best gal win. [SIZE=1]Tee hee, your character sprite is of Flannery, I wonder if I should have Naminé make a comment and how similar Kay looks to her elder sister ^_~[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]For Ikillion and anyone else interested, to see a chart I found, go to [URL=http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbadvance/game/471243.html]Here[/URL] and scroll down until you reach the section in the blue lines, [B]"Maps and Charts"[/B]. Then click on the link [B]"Strength/Weakness Chart (PNG)"[/B] by [B]Bio1590[/B]. I think that's what you were looking for. I tried to direct link it earlier but it seems that's not allowed. Can't wait to see the match-ups. [B]~Sakura[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Heh, I'm not a frequent in the Anime Lounge, but I think I know quite a lot about anime.... [B]Why:[/B] Thought I'd take a shot, I feel that I know a good amount to progress me through this contest type thing. I'm also bored and might as well as long as it'll keep me occupied. Of course I'm with the others, if Dagger makes her appearance, I'm creamed. [B]Favourite Anime:[/B] Hmm, [I]Card Captor Sakura[/I], [I]Bleach[/I], [I]DNAngel[/I], [I]Gundam SEED Destiny[/I], [I]Fruits Basket[/I], [I]Full Metal Panic[/I], [I]Full Metal Alchemist[/I] and [I]Marmalade Boy[/I]. They're some of my top favourites, I can't name them all because it would take too long. [B]Anime to be questioned on:[/B] Any that I listed above is fine. I'm not very good with Naruto though, I only followed for about 100 episodes.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Artemis wasn't sure to believe Athena, it was hard to believe. But then the creatures arose and started to move toward them. She was starting to believe Athena now. Artemis stared at the transformed creatures. She had known a lot of them, and they were gone, and now they were told they had to defeat them. She leapt away from Helios and ran swiftly, a group was following her and were catching up. Artemis pushed off from the ground and jumped onto part of a crumbled wall. She pulled out her bow and plucked an arrow from her quiver, they had changed, they looked more majestic and newer than they had previously. She hastily fitted it to her arrow and aimed. As she released the arrow, she felt cool air surrounding her. The projectile sliced through the air, spiralling swiftly to imbed itself into the center of the symbol on the forehead of one the creatures. Artemis pulled out three arrows and fitted them all onto the string, she angled them so they were pointing almost completely up. She released sending all of them flying at the same time and they shot into the air before plummeting downwards, moving seemingly on their own accord to make their targets in three other foreheads. Feeling more confident she continued to fire off barrages of arrows. The creatures could predict her now and grabbed her as she was putting up more arrows. They pulled the bow out of her grip and tossed it far away, back from where she had run from. Artemis squirmed, they were squeezing her tightly, allowing the others to attack. [B]"Let me go!!!"[/B] she screamed. A tornado whipped around her and ripped the creatures away from her, pulling them into the sky. Her eyes were narrowed, the wind pulled at her hair and clothes but didn't affect her in any way. Artemis took a step into the tornado that surrounded her, she was sucked up the funnel and circled around calmly. She got high enough and got herself pushed out. She stretched out her arms and was carried by the wind. Artemis dropped to the ground and rolled carefully, landing beside her bow. She fired off a few bunches of arrows and got rid of the rest of the group that had followed her out. The tornado died down and the bodies fell to the ground. Artemis wondered what had happened with the tornado but started to run back to the others to help them out.[/COLOR] [B]OOC:[/B] Pretty bad post, oh well, I'll try to make a better one next time.

[COLOR=Navy]Yuna gaped after Ed as he ran away with the remains of his half eaten, dead pet hamster. Her hands were always ready at her guns in case she needed them quickly, this challenge was extremely strange and creepy. She got closer to the counter top and looked at the sometimes moving, purple skin, they backed out of the crime scene and looked about the hall. There was plenty of places where they could go, the mansion was huge. They heard many different curious sounds, some of them that they didn't want to know about. Yuna pulled out her guns and felt the cool metal in her grip, she told herself it was to protect the others in case anything happened, it was more for her own peace of mind. [B]"Let's try upstairs."[/B] Yuna suggested. The other nodded, they started up the creaky staircase. She didn't know about the others but Yuna was trying to tread as carefully as possible, she was paranoid the stairs were going to collapse beneath her and drop her to depths unknown. But as predicted, at the next step a large part of the old wood gave out and she fell through, rolling as she hit the ground to minimize the damage. Yuna got up and grabbed her guns from the floor, craning her neck upwards to look for the others. She grinned at the rest of her team mates, they were crowded around the hole and were peering into the darkness for Yuna. She waved at them, she had no idea what part of the house it was, but the ground was concrete. She felt carefully at the walls, they were rough brick, and there was a window with iron bars. She was in a prison cell or dungeon. Yuna tugged on the bars, trying to free herself. Yuna ran her hands along the bricks, there had to be a way out, or what kind of game was it. She touched the brick under one of the other windows and she noticed it felt different. Yuna put pressure against it and it moved in. The door sprung open with a slight creak. She let go and ran for the door on the other side but it slowly closed in a few moments. Yuna made a noise of frustration and pushed the brick again, this time she skid one of her guns and jammed the door. She ran over and opened the door wider before picking up her gun and stepping through, but she still held the door so it didn't close shut. She saw something move and gulped, it was wriggling, and part of it moved into the light, it was purple.....like the skin on the counter... [B]"Guys! I think you should get down here, now!"[/B] she called to them, levelling the gun in her right hand, ready to fire if it was needed.[/COLOR]

[B]OOC:[/B] There, I finally got it all done! You know where to find me if I need to make changes ^_~ [U][color=#95005e][CENTER][B][CENTER]Trainer Information[/CENTER][/B][/U] [B]Name:[/B] Naminé [B]Age:[/B] 24 [B]Gender:[/B] Female [B]Appearance:[/B] [IMG]http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/5034/sprite5sf.png[/IMG] [B]Personality:[/B] Naminé and her team of fire pokemon are a strong force to be beaten. To her, the most important things are her training and dedication to Lavaridge Gym, and caring for her pokemon. She is usually calm and serene unless something or someone irritates her greatly which is when she becomes just like the element her pokemon are. Naminé shows kindness to all and is a friendly person to talk to and get to know, she has no problems with making friends and training would-be gym leaders. Many people have commented that she changes completely when she's in a gym battle. When battling she is as serious as can be and doesn't joke around at all, giving absolutely no mercy, people have said that she seems to have a fiery aura around her which heats up the room for her opponent. Naminé is always gracious in defeat and accepts her loss peacefully as a Gym leader must and can proudly hand over her badge. [B]History:[/B] Naminé started off as a simple pokémon trainer just like any one else, her very first pokémon was the adorable Torchic, a fire pokémon. With Torchic by her side, she caught different pokemon and raised them carefully so they could reach their greatest potential. She only liked Fire pokémon so that's all she caught. She came across a bit of problem when she had to Surf to other areas, but she took the long way, crossing the land until she arrived at any town that had a boat that could transport her. Naminé roamed across the whole Hoenn region, collecting fire pokémon, raising them, and fighting gym battles. She chose to fight the leader of Lavaridge Gym last because she wasn't comfortable until then. When she arrived, Flannery was surprised to see her, then smirked, claiming she would be beaten by her [I]younger sister[/I]. As it turns out, Naminé did beat Flannery, and as an agreement made before she set off on her pokemon journey, as soon as she had completed what she wanted she could return and run the gym because Flannery wanted to quit being a Gym leader. Before picking up her responsibilities, she conquered the Elite Four and the Champion. After that she travelled to the other regions, Kanto and Johto, catching as many fire pokémon as possible, including the legendary bird pokémon, Moltres. When she was [I]finally[/I] finished she returned home to Lavaridge and exchanged duties with her elder sister. Flannery told her everything she needed to know, including where all the badges were, where to request more, and how many pokemon she was allowed. She's been running the Lavaridge Town Gym for 6 years, fighting battles, training up more pokémon, and working with the pokémon trainers that wanted to be just like her. One day she got a message from the Admin telling her about a tournament for all the Gym leaders to get a spot in the Elite Four, she knew this was her chance to prove herself, how much she had improved, and who had taken over the other gyms since the time she was travelling. [U][B][CENTER]Gym Information[/CENTER][/B][/U] [B]Gym Location:[/B] Lavaridge Town [B]Badge Name:[/B] Heat Badge [IMG]http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/1228/heatbadge3jk.jpg[/img] [B]Pokémon Type:[/B] Fire [B]Pokémon List: [IMG]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pkrssh006.gif[/img]Blaziken [IMG]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pkrs208.gif[/IMG]Charizard [IMG]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pkrs154.gif[/IMG]Ninetales [IMG]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pkrs301.gif[/IMG]Moltres[/CENTER][/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=Navy]Yeah, us too. Sorry it took me so long Blue team, my fault. At first I was coming up with that idea, then I kept putting it off, but it's done now so let's continue ^__^. And thanks for the help Ozy.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]While the others talked, Sakura was thinking up some kind of plan that would help them convert the lions. [I][B]'Nemean Lions....where have I heard them.....!'[/B][/I] [B]"I think I have an idea."[/B] she told the rest. [B]"Well we don't have any ideas, so let's hear it."[/B] Sparks said. [B]"Alright, I just remembered where I know of the Nemean lions, I know the story of the [I]original[/I] lion, and with this story, I think we can convert the lions."[/B] [B]"The original lion? How do you know the story?"[/B] Impulse questioned. [B]"As a shape shifter I know a lot about things and animals so I can transform into them, I especially know myths, legends and folk tales so I can become those mystical creatures of great power. The Nemean lion is just the tip of the iceberg for my mythical knowledge."[/B] Sakura explained quickly. [B]"We have to hurry, our time is running out."[/B] Sparks said. They left the room and searched around for Maerkos, they couldn't really tell the difference between the lions so they just asked one of the other lions to fetch him. The lion growled at the menacingly and sauntered off to find him. Maerkos bounded up through the halls and looked down at them. [B]"You called for me, humans."[/B] he boomed. [B]"Did you know why there aren't many of you lions in this world, or the other world?"[/B] Sakura asked him. [B]"Of course, our master says we have been hunted and killed for our fur."[/B] [B]"That is true, but did he tell you that he killed the first Nemean lion?"[/B] [B]"How dare you lie about our master!"[/B] Maerkos roared ferociously, his teeth were bared and his muscles tightened. [B]"I shall slay you for your blasphemy, human!"[/B] Sakura dodged the swipes and landed on his back. [B]"The Nemean Lion was the first of Hercules' tasks, he had to kill it. As the story goes, he strangled the first lion, and skinned it with its own claws to wear its pelt as armour."[/B] she said calmly, wrapping her arms around his neck and squeezing to emphasise. He threw her from his back and she landed safely, watching him carefully. [B]"I do not believe you!"[/B] [B]"Why don't you go ask him yourself? We'll come with you and stand by the door."[/B] Impulse replied. Maerkos snarled and turned, running down the hall. The Legionnaires ran after him, they would soon lose him. Sakura made a swift change into a dragon and picked everyone up, flying with great speed through the halls, after the rampaging lion. She turned a sharp corner and slowed to a stop when she saw Maerkos enter a large door. She put everyone down safely and reverted to her human state. [B]"And now we wait, bide one's time, tread water-"[/b] Vernacular looked at everyone, they all looked tiredly at her. [B]"Sorry."[/B] she said sheepishly. Sometime later Maerkos emerged, he looked at them angrily. [B]"Our master says it had to be done for his task, there was no other way."[/B] he walked past them, his tail drooped slightly, but other than that he showed no signs of sadness. [B]"Wait!"[/B] Sakura called and the others chased after him, jogging beside him to keep up with his large strides. [B]"What do you want from me?"[/B] [B]"Tell the other lions, they should know. And....we want you to somehow delay our meeting tomorrow morning, we have something to do, and we need more time."[/B] The lion paced back and forth in the hallway before turning to them again. [B]"I shall tell the others, and for your honesty I will reward you with trying to delay the meeting, I shall come to your room soon and tell you when your meeting will be."[/B] He stood straight, his tail was high again and he returned to the room that Hercules was in. The group returned to their room and sighed heavily, Sakura was afraid he was going to eat her. They all started to prepare for their trip to the island. They doubted Maerkos would be able to buy them much time so they would have to hurry. Maerkos later returned and alerted them that their meeting was to be at noon, and no later. The Legionnaires nodded and took off quickly, it was a few more hours, but not much.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Ayame glared and watched Ruika walk past her. When she was gone she smirked and laughed, leaning back into her seat again. Ruika thought she was oh so simple, Ayame was much more complex than she was being given credit for. [I][B]"Sorry you've been raised up like a dog?"[/B][/I] She rolled her eyes and yawned, [B]"Stupid amateur."[/B] Ruika thought she could so easily find her weaknesses, she covered all points carefully. Ayame was aware that the majority of the group thought she had a huge superiority complex, it wasn't exactly true, she was just cold to all, and seeing as she was the most trained she had a right to be strict so she wouldn't be in a position where she would be in serious danger. Ayame wasn't willing to trust anyone, even the assassins she'd grown up working beside, what made Ruika think she was going to trust her of all people, even if she had been around for 4 years. The prisoners had the problem of thinking they're better than they are. Ayame was sure none of them could stand up against her or the older assassins, yet they thought they were good enough. Ayame knew that no one in the group liked her, she gave them no reason to, and she didn't want them to. It was no use to have friends in their line of profession because any emotional connections could be forced into a weakness by others. The plane finally landed, and they all filed out quickly, the amateurs had guards around them to make sure they didn't do anything. Ayame put her hands on her guns and walked around the group to the front, watching each member. The guards gave them their weapons and they slid them into place. She payed special attention to watch Sakura, she was still holding her fans like she didn't know what to do with them. She rolled her eyes, she'd have to keep an eye on her so she didn't do something stupid and endanger everyone and the mission. Ayame wished she didn't have to babysit, but it was 'Sir's orders, he didn't want any of them to die.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Ayame walked out of the building calmly. Unlike the others, she didn't think of the place as a prison; it was her home. She'd lived there since she was a baby, had been raised to be used to it, and she was allowed to roam the building freely with her weapons without being chaparoned by a guard. Plus, she had a room instead of a cell. She was so trusted because 'Sir' knew she was loyal to him and she was his best assassin. Ayame couldn't help but laugh when Sakura stammered that she didn't have a weapon, the laugh was full of scorn, lacking humour. [B]"It figures. The newbie just had to not have a weapon."[/B] she scoffed, continuing down the sidewalk. She heard Sakura mutter, [B]"Who the hell is she?"[/B] Ayame turned her head slightly before continuing to walk, ignoring the comment. [B]"Let's stop and get her a god damned weapon. She needs to be prepared, if she dies 'Sir' will be pissed, and then he takes it out on us."[/B] Ayame proclaimed, suddenly turning into a back alley. They wound through the path until they reached the end where Takeshiro sat at his kiosk, surrounded by bunches of weapons. He started to bumble and Ayame swiftly cut him off, ordering a weapon. Takeshiro was their weapon supplier, and Ayame was sent there regularly for errands for 'Sir'. She hurried him as he started to search through all of his weapons, they didn't have much time because they still needed to get to the airport. Ayame flicked the fans open and inspected them carefully but swiftly, turning them over. She rubbed her fingers against the blades so it didn't cut her, but she could test how sharp they were. She was satisfied and snapped them shut, thrusting them into Sakura, glaring at her. They continued on to the airport and boarded the plane. Ayame fell into what she usually did when it came to mission flights, she started to review the ways she would kill the target based on what 'Sir' did or didn't want them to do. She leaned back into her seat and looked up at the ceiling, she pulled out one of her guns and ran her hands over the cool, familiar metal. Her fingers flew across it, taking it apart in a few seconds, then she raced to put it together again, she often did it to occupy herself. Ayame was sitting at the very back so she could watch everyone else, everything so far seemed to be okay. She noticed Kazuma talking to Sakura and was disapproving, they weren't supposed to talk to each other. Ayame smirked, she was satisfied with her life, unlike the prisoners. She supposed it was just because it was the only life she knew. She couldn't wait to arrive, then she could get the mission over with and get home, and maybe not have to work with the amateurs again. Throughout 'Sir''s assassins, the group she was with were known as either the amateurs, the newbies, or the prisoners, because that's what they were. Ayame sighed and twirled her gun in her hand and replaced it in the holster.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Yuna smiled and returned Poliwag to his ball, she had been sitting with Poliwag spraying a continuous jet of cold water to soothe her burn. She healed herself with White Mage and changed back. Then they had heard Xiaoyu's cry for help and rushed up in the direction she had gone. Yuna swiped Poliwag up off the ground and ran, Ada behind her with Pretty. [B]"Water gun!"[/B] she had called to Poliwag. The spray drenched the flaming bird allowing the other girl to catch it swiftly. The three of them walked back down to the horses and decided to give them a rest. Yuna thanked them and sucked them into their balls, putting the three pokeballs into her backpack. They walked along the rest of the trail, talking but looking around for signs of other pokemon in the area. Yuna jumped when she saw another camel like pokemon walk into their path. She looked at it carefully, it was less dopey looking than Numel, had two humps that resembled volcanoes, was shaggier, and was red and had blue rings on it's side. The camel looked at them angrily and charged at them at a fast pace, it's humps started to tremble and shake violently until they started to overflow with hot magma. The girls screamed and scrambled out of the way, it turned around again and snorted. [B]"Transform!"[/B] Yuna yelled as it charged right toward her. Ditto sprung from her shoulder and glowed brightly, suddenly it was an identical twin and was blocking it's path, using force against each other to keep the other at bay. The original's humps started to spew magma at a stronger rate, it dripped down it's back and hit the ground, beginning to create a pool of molten magma around them. Ditto pushed, and the stress set in, suddenly he started releasing magma too. The camel made an aggrivated sound and reared back, bringing his front hooves down heavily, making a large crack. It continued to do so until an abyss had formed with Ditto standing on one side with the girls, and the original on the other. It pulled it's head back and released a strong stream of flames toward them, Ditto copied it, fighting back as much as he could. Yuna pulled out Poliwag again and started a strong hydro pump before telling Ditto to back down. Ditto changed back from exhaustion and the heat, and Poliwag's hydro pump was getting weak because it was being turned into steam quickly by the steam and the heat surrounding them. [B]"Azurill, water gun!"[/B] Ada called. The blue, baby mouse-like pokemon bounced up beside Poliwag on it's tail and let out a strong stream. Poliwag gained courage and put more power, the two attacks started to push against the flames. Yuna pulled out another pokeball and prayed that it would come through. She released the pokemon inside, and a confused Psyduck walked up beside the other two water spurting creatures. [B]"Come on Psyduck! Hydro Pump!"[/B] Yuna yelled at it. It held it's hands to it's head and released a pretty strong jet of water, which met with the other two attacks, hitting the camel as it got tired from sustaining one continuous stream. It was knocked backwards, and it's coat was soaking wet but began to dry rapidly. Yuna threw her pokeball across the abyss and smacked it across the head. [B]"Camerupt has a volcano inside its body. Magma of 18,000 degrees F courses through its body. Occasionally, the humps on this pokemon's back erupt, spewing the superheated magma."[/B] She returned her three pokemon. Psyduck and Poliwag, both of whom pulled through for her, and the exhausted Ditto for a well deserved rest. Yuna released Zubat and got it to fetch the pokeball for her. She put away Zubat and the newly captured Camerupt with the others and smiled at Ada, thanking her for the assistance. The three of the continued up the way, guessing they were nearing the top since it was burning up, and even the area in front of them was wavering from the heat.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Sorry I haven't posted yet, Blue team, I'll get on it soon but I need some information. What's Sakura's brilliant idea supposed to be? I don't know if I missed something but I can't figure it out. If it's something [I]I'm[/I] supposed to come up with then I might have to work on it a little because I have no clue. So if it's already made, please let me know and I'll post, if not sprout ideas and I'll work on it.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Yuna was happy she got together with Ada and Xiaoyu, now she knew Ada was alright, and she had company which solved her problems. Ditto looked happy that they were around too. [B]"Xiaoyu, climb on."[/B] Yuna called, stroking Rapidash's neck soothingly. [B]"What? Won't I get burnt?"[/B] she asked, moving closer. [B]"You're ok with her, right Rapidash?"[/B] she asked the flaming unicorn. She nodded and pawed the ground with her hooves. Xiaoyu accepted that and grabbed Yuna's hand, she was suddenly lifted up and onto the horse's back. She found that it felt warm and slightly tingly. [B]"Hey, what about me?"[/B] Ada questioned. [B]"I haven't forgotten about you."[/B] Yuna smiled, she pulled out another pokeball and released Ponyta, who was happy to be free again. [B]"Ponyta, you'll let Ada and Pretty ride you, won't you?"[/B] The horse jumped and nodded enthusiastically. When he was calm, Ada was allowed to climb on. And now they were all mounted, they could continue on at a faster pace. Yuna nudged Rapidash's sides with her knees lightly and she did a slow canter while Ponyta galloped to keep up. [B]"Keep a look out for any pokemon."[/B] Yuna called out. They reached a bunch of cliffs, and slowly a dopey camel like pokemon wandered out from behind a rock, it just looked at them. [B]"Mine."[/B] Yuna sighed, she dismounted Rapidash with ease and walked over. She gently laid her hand on it's back and immediately took it away, her hand was burnt and it stung. She called out Poliwag and quickly asked him to soothe her hand with water, it fired a jet of water then pleaded to be put back in his ball because of the heat. Yuna wiped her hand on her clothes to dry it and try to soothe it but it was stinging painfully. She pulled out a pokeball, and the metal helped to cool her hand. It looked up and opened it's mouth wide, a stream of flame was shot out and Yuna had to dive to the side, Ada and Xiaoyu were safe because the horses dodged easily. Yuna got up on her elbows and threw the ball at it's large body. Numel was sucked in quickly and Yuna got up, looking at the burn on her hand. [B]"Numel, the fire/ground pokemon. Numel is extremely dull witted - it doesn't notice being hit. However, it can't stand hunger for even a second. Numel stores magma of almost 2,200 degrees F within its body. If it gets wet, the magma cools and hardens. In that event, the pokemon's body grows heavy and its movements become sluggish."[/B] [B]"Great, just what I needed, another dull witted pokemon."[/B] Yuna groaned, putting away the pokeball. Ada and Xiaoyu laughed slightly, they'd all had their own misfortunes with pokemon, but Yuna had the most, said by the pokedex, dull witted pokemon.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Ayame watched the new girl, an evil smirk on her face. If the newbie didn't get grips on her new life, and fast, she was going to be meeting a world of pain. She shook her head and rolled her eyes as Sakura stood and questioned 'Sir' stupidly. Ayame took her ticket from the table and headed straight for her room when they were dismissed. She was very muchly accustomed to this life since it was all she ever knew. Ayame kicked the door shut smoothly with her foot and looked around at her simplistic room. There were no personal items in the room besides her clothes and weapons. She bent and extracted a small pack from beneath her bed, it was constantly ready because she didn't know when she'd be sent on an urgent mission that required her to take off immediately. Ayame shouldered the pack, she didn't need anything else because she always carried her weapons and goggles. She tugged at her gloves to make sure they were tight enough, she clenched and unclenched her hands, the leather squeaked quietly. Ayame checked through her weapons on her body, she had her twin guns in holsters on her hips, a pouch full of different kinds of projectiles and other little things, twin knives in sheaths on her hips, between the two gun holsters, and her goggles. She took out each weapon to make sure they weren't faulty in any way. Even though she took good care and always carried them, someone somehow may have tampered. She polished the blades, replaced some of the different projectiles to make the pouch full again, and took apart her guns, cleaning each part separately. Ayame pushed the goggles down in front of her eyes, each enhancement worked perfectly. She grabbed her ticket off the table and tucked it into her pocket, her cold brown eyes swept the room before she left. As she walked through the halls she scoffed at the newbie prisoners that had been captured, especially that Sakura and Umeko. Sakura was afraid, and Umeko seemed weak, to be kind hearted was a weakness. Ayame saw Sakura and glared at her in the eyes, continuing past. Why did 'Sir' even need these weaklings, she was better than all of them combined.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Yuna was separated from Ada when she breathed in another type of powder. She didn't notice it at first because it didn't hurt like the poison powder. But she turned to look at Ada and found she couldn't. Pidgeot blew away the rest of the powder that lingered in the air, but he couldn't do anything about what she had already inhaled. Yuna fought against the paralysis, she slowly felt mobility return to her limbs. When Yuna looked around, she noticed she was at the base of the volcano again. [B]"Pidgeot, where'd you bring us?"[/B] Yuna questioned. [B]"Pidgeot!"[/B] it crowed. Yuna wondered what had happened to Ada, she was worried for her because she didn't know if she was alright. She considered going to search in case but then shook it off because Lugia would take care of her, and she was a strong woman, maybe they would bump into each other again. She looked up at the volcano and shrugged, since she was already here, she might as well take another look around, she hoped she could find more fire pokemon. Yuna returned Pidgeot to his pokeball and started to walk up the path, she remembered the heat from before and started to sweat again. She pulled out a pokeball and released the creature within. Ponyta neighed happily and reared up on his back hooves pawing at the air. Yuna smiled and calmed him down, stroking his muzzle softly. [B]"May I ride you?"[/B] Yuna asked politely. Ponyta neighed and nodded with excitement. Yuna climbed on and put her hands on his neck, stroking it gently as he took off up the path, galloping. She started to sweat as they got higher up and every now and then Ponyta would let out a loud neigh and would rear for a bit, at first Yuna was startled but she was used to it. She realised he was probably calling out for the other horse creature she had seen when she had captured Ponyta. When they had gone quite a distance, Yuna got off to give both of them a break. She let out a heavy breath and wiped her arm across her face to get rid of the sweat. Ponyta was constantly rearing and neighing. He looked disappointed and walked back beside Yuna so they could continue, though they suddenly heard a loud neigh in return. In no time the horse pokemon she had seen before had returned, her flames waved as she galloped, her hooves didn?t seem like they touched the ground. She galloped up beside Ponyta before she came to a halt. She sniffed Ponyta carefully and nuzzled him with her nose. They made sounds to each other, little whinneys and neighs. Then she lifted her head and stared at Yuna who gulped, holding up her hands in defense and peace. [B]"I haven?t hurt Ponyta in any way, but I needed to capture it for this challenge, that?s why all of us have been capturing pokemon. I think you?ll be freed after it?s finished. Can I capture you? You can stay with Ponyta, and I promise I won?t hurt either of you."[/B] She explained, babbling a little. The larger horse stared at her, before slightly inclining her head and she stretched her front left leg in front and bent the front right leg as she lowered itself in a bow. Yuna carefully placed her hand on her back, it was warm, but not searing hot as the flames should have been. Yuna smiled and sighed in relief as she held out a ball, she prodded it with the horn that sat on her forehead and watched her as she disappeared. "Rapidash, the fire pokemon. Very competitive, this pokemon will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it. With incredible acceleration, it reaches its top speed of 150 MPH after running just ten steps." Yuna released the newly acquired Rapidash and stroked her carefully. [B]"Can I ride on you?"[/B] she asked carefully. Rapidash nodded her head and Yuna lifted herself onto her back, putting her arms on her neck. Rapidash walked over beside Ponyta and Yuna returned the smaller horse to his pokeball. [B]"Let's go Rapidash."[/B] Yuna told her. She nodded and cantered along the path, her canter was faster than Ponyta's gallop, but she didn't gallop because then Yuna wouldn't have a chance to see or catch any pokemon.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Yuna and Ada chased after the yellow pokemon?s electric glow and the crackling sound it made because of the ions in it?s fur. Ditto was sitting happily on her shoulder, he enjoyed the adventure he was having with Yuna. Ada and Yuna talked quietly because they didn?t want to scare off any pokemon with their talking. [B]"Jolt! Jolt!"[/B] they heard coming from further along where Jolteon had headed. They glanced at each other and took off, winding through the path until they came to where it was sitting, beside a large inside lake. Yuna slowly put her hand in, it was cold and she could feel currents moving within. She pulled her hand out and thought about it. [B]"I think this lake?s connected to the ocean. It?s constantly cold and there?s currents."[/B] Yuna alerted the other woman. Ada stepped forward and placed her hand in too, testing it. Soon she extracted her hand and dried it off, agreeing with Yuna. Yuna looked into the depths, trying to see if there were any pokemon living within. Suddenly a shadow appeared on the surface, and seconds later a creature popped half of itself out of the water, looking at her strangely. It hopped out finally and stood at the edge, it was blue and very much resembled a tadpole with big eyes, pink lips and an anti-clockwise swirl on it?s white belly, with two feet sticking out and a tadpole-like tail. [B]"Wag, Poliwag!"[/B] it said, bouncing up and down happily. Yuna smiled and pulled out a metal orb, holding it out. [B]"Hey there, little guy. Wanna come with us?"[/B] [B]"Wag! Wag! Poliwag!"[/B] with it?s tail it splashed some water onto Yuna and Ditto from the lake, laughing. Yuna wiped her face and smiled as the pokemon headbutted the ball, getting sucked in with a cheeky expression on it?s face. [B]"Poliwag, the water pokemon. It?s newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand."[/B] the pokedex chimed. Yuna put the pokeball away and dried the pink blob off with a giggle. [B]"Guess the next catch is yours."[/B] Yuna bowed and extended her arm to the side. [B]"Jolt! Jolt!"[/B] the spiky yellow pokemon cried, pleased with it?s find of an inside lake with pokemon within. It was glad it could be of service in more than one way.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Yuna landed and returned Pidgeot to his ball, putting away. She rubbed Ditto's head, he had gone through a bit of trauma after clinging on as Yuna bounced around the trees. She saw Ditto looked a little tired and decided to return him to his pokeball too. She watched as Ada captured Vibrava, as she was invited to catch a pokemon, she noticed the lack of the other pink pokemon that had been out of it's ball. She looked around quickly and alerted Ada to the fact that Pretty was missing. The two of them rushed out to search, Ada got back onto Lugia and took to the sky, looking for the pink puffball. She saw her and called down to Yuna, she ran along the ground to the area as Lugia landed. Ada gathered Pretty into her arms and scolded her for running away from them, she looked sad, and Ada smiled, just telling her not to do it again, the Jigglypuff immediately brightened and started waving and pointing in the direction she had been standing. Ada and Yuna looked at each other, and at Pretty. Yuna squinted and looked over in the direction she was pointing but couldn't see anything but a small wind tornado moving across the plains. Pretty's hand followed the small sandstorm. [B]"There is a pokemon in that sandstorm. I know so, as does Pretty."[/B] Lugia said in their heads. [B]"Really?"[/B] Yuna watched it and swiftly pulled out Pidgeot's pokeball. She took off into the sky, getting to the sandstorm in no time. Pidgeot gave a strong beat of her wings and blew away the sand tornado, revealing a dragon-ish pokemon. Yuna was about to throw a pokeball at it when it flapped it's wings and was surrounded by another sandstorm, it was moving faster than before. [B]"Flygon, the ground/dragon pokemon. Flygon is nicknamed the elemental spirit of the desert. Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this pokemon is always enveloped in a sandstorm while flying."[/B] [B]"Damn, that thing gets annoying."[/B] Yuna muttered. Pidgeot flew up to it again and once again blew away the sand, Yuna hurled the ball quickly and it hit it's mark, netting her another pokemon. It fell and created an indentation in the sand. Pidgeot flew by slowly and Yuna leaned over, scooping it up and brushing off the grains of sand that clung. They flew back to where Ada was and she brandished the pokeball that held her new capture. [B]"Ta da~!"[/B] Yuna grinned. Ada smiled and got onto Lugia, they took off into the air and Ada and Yuna continued on their search for pokemon.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Navy]Yuna growled as she looked around, she'd lost track of the bird, but she knew it was still close by because she could hear it's distinct wing beats with her sharp hearing, Ditto looked concerned as it looked at her, he had a tight grip on her shoulder to keep from flying away as she leapt around crazily. She took off again in the direction she could hear the beat slowing as it prepared to land. Yuna leaped around carefully, less reckless than before. She wanted to stay as quiet as possible to not alarm the Pidgeot and scare it away. She peered past a bunch of leaves and could see it preening itself. Yuna narrowed her eyes with a sly smile on her lips, she would catch this pokemon yet. She scampered across the branch and climbed higher so she could have an advantage if it decided to take off again. Yuna took out a pokeball and shrunk it, holding it in her mouth since she needed her hands. She leaped across the gap between the trees powerfully. Pidgeot looked up suddenly, eyes alert and it took off. Yuna spit the ball into her right hand and she smoothly enlarged it as she tossed it, turning in midair. It screeched as it was taken in, and the ball plummeted. [B]"Pidgeot, the normal/flying pokemon. This pokemon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons."[/B] Yuna swore as she landed on the branch Pidgeot had been on previously. She pushed off immediately and dived down, looking around for the sphere. Ditto screamed as they fell rapidly, the ground getting much closer. Yuna heard some laughter and she grabbed a hold of the tree she was falling beside and looked around wildly. She smiled as she saw Ada on the back of of a large bird looking pokemon coloured silver and navy blue. Ada was brandishing a pokeball. [B]"Yours?"[/B] she asked. [B]"Yeah, I caught him while he was flying away, no where for the ball to go but down. Didn't expect to see you around here."[/B] Yuna replied, shuffling. Ada grinned and tossed it to her, Yuna released the bird and got on it's back, hovering beside the other flying pokemon as she changed back to Gunner. [B]"Yeah, Lugia was just taking us on a shortcut to the other side to see what pokemon we could find."[/B] [B]"Let's travel together, it'll be a lot easier on both of us."[/B] [B]"I was just travelling with Xiaoyu, and she wanted to split up, but sure, let's go."[/B] Ada smiled. Ditto smiled and Yuna, who smiled in return, the two of them lifted off with their flying pokemon as they decided to head toward a desert not too far away, still on their side of the tunnel. It wouldn't take long at all for them to arrive, then they could continue catching pokemon. Yuna was glad to have company and they talked animately while they flew.[/COLOR]