Roleplaying Olympics: Virus

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And now.... it's time to begin. Here you will decide the fate of this roleplay. Every sentence, every word, every letter will be scrutinized and read. You have only your pride to lose. Yet, the spoils of victory, the proof that your forum has the best roleplayers, are enormous. And now, the plot:

Days after the completion of the Johto League, in which Ash Ketchum participated in, several reports began to appear in Kanto of a new disease.

Seemingly weak at first, within days of its discovery, doctors around Kanto discover that the virus is deadly. At first, the symptoms of the disease resemble a common cold. In 3 days, symptoms of severe nausea and extreme temperature changes appear. Within 5 days of infection, the victim falls in a deep coma. Within 7 days of infection, the internal bleeding caused by the virus kills the patient. Intial reports from the doctors state that all anti-viral cures and vaccinations prove to be ineffective. Out of 10 patients, only 1 survives.

Immediately the governments of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Orre, and the Orange Islands panicked. They place quarantines around cities and towns infected with a strand of the virus. Saffron, Celadon, Rustboro, Slateport, Mossdeep, Kumquat, Valencia, Goldenrod, Olivine, and Phenac are all placed under quarantine.

In response, mass panic ensues as people attempt to flee from the disease. Eventually, scientists discover a cure, though one of severe consequences. The intestines of a water pokemon can be converted to a successful cure which combats the virus. The unfortunate result, however, is the death of the water pokemon used. Based on statistics, in order to save the entire human race, practically all of the water pokemon in the world would be needed.

In response to this discovery, two factions begin to form. On one side stand those who want to save human lives and are willing to sacrifice the water pokemon. On the other side stand trainers and researchers who wish to protect the pokemon. Team Aqua, an emerging group within this chaos, blatantly opposes any destruction of water pokemon and have engaged in several violent tactics. The governments, unable to deal with the entire situation, are unable to stop everyone.

Even the scientists are baffled, unable to find a more humane cure. There only real discovery is that the virus was man-made. Now, there is a hunt to discover who created the disease. After days of research, the governments determined that only two people could have manufatured the virus: Dr. Henry, a former member of Team Snagem or Dr. Anderson, a member of Team Magma. If they could locate the one who created the virus, they might also find a cure. Unfortunately for the governement, both of which are in hiding.

While this report remains in the hands of high officials and officers, many people seek the creator of the virus. Mysteriously, several of these reports (and their holders) have disappeared. Now it's time to decide the fate of the pokemon world. Will you attempt to save the human race? Will you save the water pokemon? Or maybe you have a completely diferrent agenda. The choice is yours. Welcome to the world of pokemon.


You have 24 hours from this point on to create a profile for your character. During this time, it is suggested that you post your form here. You may bnot begin roleplaying until you do. Also, you may not begin roleplaying until the 24 hours are up. After that, it's anyone's, or any forum's, game.


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Name: Catriona Drakor.
Gender: Female.
Age: 17.
Personality: Thoughtful and quiet (well, it's not like she has anyone to talk to), she makes the most of what she has and doesn't give a thought to urban technology or anything else she hasn't. Has grown selfish in the years she's spent alone, and doesn't follow any strict rules of justice.
Physical Description: Petite and small-framed, reddish-brown hair cascades past her shoulders and covers most of her face, hiding wide aquamarine eyes. She usually sports plain clothes of whatever material she's managed to pilfer over the last year or so, shoes aren't really an option.
Pokemon: Sandshrew, Aerodactyl, Lapras, Arcanine.
History: Since the age of 10 has resided in deserted forests, caves and mountainsides, emerging every so often to swipe essentials from village pok?marts.
Other: Fairly neutral regarding the happenings in major cities, due to her self-centered nature, death to the human race or water Pok?mon could only mildly irritate her in that either there'd be no-one to steal from or a lack of ferries across the water. However, the outbreak of disease in heavily populated areas has driven her further into Johto mountains.
Forum: Pok?mon Elite 2000.

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Character Profile

Name: Dr. Anderson
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Personality: Cut-and-dry evil guy
Physical Description: Brown hair; blue eyes; muscular build; wears Magma costume
Pok?mon: Charizard, Camerupt, Aggron, Houdoom, Mightyena, Alakazam
History: Abandoned as a child, Anderson wanted from the earliest days of his life to get back at the world for outcasting him. Naturally drawn to science throughout his life, he was consistently identified as a nerd, and with no one to turn to but his Pok?mon, became a master at battling and defeating those he hated. After managing to get a scholarship, he very nearly became a certified doctor, but his uncouth attitude got him expelled. He joined Team Magma shortly after, working in the mines to quell his fiery temper until he was transferred to medical faciliation, became a bioweaons engineer, and created a virus that might possibly destroy all of the known world. Not all of the side effects of his experiments on himself have fully worn off, either.
Other: N/A
Forum: Pok?mon Elite 2000

The King of Water Pokemon said:

Character Profile

Name: Horatio Phin
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Personality: Bubbly and easily excited; extremely friendly and defender of the defenseless.
Physical Description: Buzzcut blonde hair, sapphire blue eyes, tanned skin, moderate build, swimming trunks, sandals
Pokemon: Mantine, Seadra, Tentacruel, Poliwag, Whiscash
History: Horatio was born and raised on a fishing boat. His whole life is based around fishing and Water Pokemon. When news of what the governments were planning on doing to aquatic based Pokemon, he was outraged. He instantly landed his beach and began to search for a way to cure the virus without hurting any type of Pokemon.
Other: N/A

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Sorry King, but only the representatives of the participating forums may roleplay. Since you're not one of them, I'm afraid that you cannot join.

Character Profile
Representing Forum: Pokeschool
Name (Required): Gary Oak
Gender (Required): Male
Age: 17
Personality: Stubborn and persistant. Impossible is nothing.
Physical Description: White spikey hair, long full length leather coat, black shirt and dark jeans with dark trainers.
Pokemon: Charizard, Absol, Pikachu, Bayleef, Dusclops and Glalie
History: Began his Pokemon Journey at ten then pushed it aside when the world came-a-calling for him to save. For three years he fought against evil, his Pokemon remaining in the sidelines until after a climactic battle he left the world-saving business and headed back to Pokemon Training.
Other: A Crescent Mage, he uses Silver Magic but uses it less recently.

Umm... Gary's past has to be modified slightly since I'm sure no-one here would understand the complicated back-story from Pokeschool... so i wont mention the whole Giovanni-saga stuff...

Regarding the silver magic, Dr. Oak: Certain members of the Olympics may be against the use of magic/sorcery of any sort. So I guess you should either be careful or just take it out all together.

I'll go with the be careful... Besides, i doubt it'll even be needed. It's just that it's a vital part of Gary's character.

Character Profile
Name: Rhia Murrow
Gender: female
Age: 19

Personality: Rhia isn?t the type to be right in someone?s face, rather, she?ll hide in the background and wait for a perfect opportunity to come by. She will fight if, and only if, she must. She?s quiet and extremely intelligent, thinking about possible outcomes before making a move, much like a champion chess player. Her cold demeanor doesn?t help her on first meetings with people. She is akin to a mercenary, willing to help but only if the person offers a good deal and usually the ?help? is offered at the most opportune times?

Physical Description: Rhia stands about six feet even, with a pale complexion, and fairly thin. Her blond hair goes down to just below her shoulders and has copper colored tips. Her eyes are a pale grayish color with three specks of a crimson color in each eye and are always alert to her surroundings. She wears gray-black camouflage pants and her shirt is the same gray-black camo pattern, short sleeved and the collar is ?V? shaped along with a black trench coat she carries with her. Shoes and socks are not in her dictionary but she will consent to sandals.

Pokemon: Rapidash, Mightyena, Arcanine, Absol, Pidgeot, and Jolteon
History: She?s been living on her own for about eight years ever since she adopted an abandoned Growlithe. Her parents wanted her to get rid of it but she refused and ran from them not wanting to part with her canine pal. She learned to love life on the streets with her team and, given the chance, she?ll never go back to before she found her Growlithe.

Other: She?s remaining relatively neutral since the virus outbreak, having no opinion whether the virus is stopped or if it ravages the world.

Name: Foxy ????
Age: 16
Gender: Female

Physical Description: Foxy has naturally flame red eyes that have a tendency to change colour when she uses her abilities. She keeps her hair rather bushy usually, and spiked up randomly, but has been known for elaborate hair styles. It's as red as her eyes. She is 6'2", She usually wears a red t-shirt with black pants, but will often change for camouflage, depending on her situation.

Personality: Somewhat varied. She is very cold to outsiders, slow to make friends and does not trust many people. It takes much longer for her to trust most people, though Gary was an exception. She fights with the same coldness as she treats outsiders. A very tactical fighter, she fights with every last bit of her powers, which have gotten a boost quite recently. However, her meaner side doesn't mean she is not good. She has helped save the world against the Demons, and was changed by it. She has kindness in her heart, however unlikely that may seem. She holds nothing back in fighting, and will fight for what she believes in.

Pokemon: Charizard, Lanturn, Shiftry, Pidgeot, Rapidash, Gengar.
Her first pokemon being Ponyta, and Chinchou soon after, Foxy has developed somewhat of an affinity with fire types. Her childhood was probably tough.

History-past is utterly unknown. Recently however she has joined the Neo Crescent Mages. Has also had training as a spy; has great athletic skill born from her abilities, and isvery, very quiet. She is very good at sensing people too as her five senses are many more times powerful than an average human.

OOC-Do we need to say our character's abilities and so on?

Well just no use of sorcery or magical powers would be allowed here. I'm only taking into consideration of other participants of this RP.

No powers huh? Well I can go with that. So it's Pokemon only?

I'm guessing that's the case here. No magic or sorcery. Just think of it as a way to increase your creativity (and it's the truth). :P

Character Profile
Name: Julia Kabania
Gender: Female
Age: 11

Personality: Grew up in a very harsh, cruel environment, giving her an everlasting characteristic of aggression. Since she was found by her older brothers at the age of 10 (see History), she has grown tender, but still demonstrates her brutality when needed, as it's something that will most likely never change. When more calm and easy-going, she can be very compassionate for the things she feels is right. Despite her physical age, she has very strong beliefs in her morals, and has learned to learn on her own throughout her childhood, which is still progressing.

Physical Description: Silky, straight, long blue hair, hiding the large, circular earrings she wears. Her peachy skin accents her deep, sea-blue eyes, which seem to go on forever. Standing at 4'11", she wears a white, sleeveless top, and a pair of tight black pants that flare out at the ends.

Pokemon: Marill, Kadabra (Merlin), Feebas, Lapras, Beautifly (Pandora), Vulpix

History: Until the age of 4, she grew up with her two older brothers (Who were both Jr.Magma recruits), her mother, and her father, who was openly a top Magma-officer, on Ollivine. She had been consistently displayed to the cruelty of Team Magma, "You'll be doing this soon, too!" she'd hear her father say all the time. Finally sick of it, she walked outside. She always saw people on TV running away, but she had nowhere to go. After a little while simply walking around the island market, she was found by an Aqua-officer. Her father was very well known to Team Aqua, and so was she. Being the daughter of a Top Magma-officer, and having a great fascination with water pokemon, she had much potential. Seeing how Team Aqua was against everything that she was, she agreed to stay, now having a place to "run away to". Her father quickly jolted to her rescue as soon as he found out, but he died at the attempt. 6 years later, her older brothers, Ali Kabania, and Foxworth Kabania (Fox being the oldest) found her. At first, not wanting to go back home with them, she was the only person (along with her partner, Jenna Ivypond, who was, and still may be, in a relationship with Fox) that was able to keep them from accomplishing their missions. Ali and Fox would never give it their all when approached by the two young girls. It was not until all three of them decided to leave their associations, that they went back home to their mother in Ollivine…

Other: Julia is very much aware of the Virus that is spreading, but is currently not sure of her feelings towards it.

Forum you are representing: Pokecommunity

Sorry for my temporary disappearance, but life sometimes does that to you.

Regarding magic, sorcery, and special powers, I won't say that they're not allowed, however, as a recommendation, this pokemon roleplay should be realistic in regards to the pokemon world. I've only seen one episode regarding magic in pokemon and that one was a wierd one at that. Remember, you're graded on how realistic you are.

Also, I forgot to add one part to the form: Forum You Represent. Please edit your posts to put it in so that the judges will have an easier time figuring out which forum you belong to. Thankyou.

Finally, since the 24 hours are up, you may begin roleplaying. I know that some representatives have not yet posted their characters, but the whistle has already gone. They can post it later during the roleplay and then join in after that. For now...

BEGIN!

You never mentioned we were getting graded on 'realism'... That rather screws my RPing sideways... ^^

Neat profiles, people... Better start this off, huh?

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Moonlight flooded the previously pitch-black room, and Cat found herself staring down at hands shaded ghostly-gray, wrists bound tightly together. Spreading her fingers apart, she observed the semi-transparent webbing stretching between them with a small start of surprise, masked by the ropes around her. The beak partially obscuring her vision was taped tightly, incapable of the frightened cry she attempted to utter as a rounded door facing her eased open. Her attempts to loosen her bonds by struggling only made them cut further into rubbery skin. The man entering the room was tall and white-coated, and he made straight for the thin table she was tied to. Ignoring the harsh pains in her limbs, she struggled further. He laughed. Cruelly. Unnaturally. If she?d had hairs, they would have stood on end. Instead, the jewel on her head gleamed red in the darkness and her already-wide eyes bulged fearfully. This man... He wasn?t interested in Pokemon welfare. A metallic glint drew her gaze to the blade he was withdrawing from a deep pocket to hold over her stomach. And there was something wrong in his eyes. A sort of desperation. The blade shook in his long, spidery fingers before its point flashed and dove downwards?


Cat awoke with a jolt, drenched in sweat. Not only was that terrifying, it was reality, at least for the Pokemon having been used in experiments towards the preservation of those infected by the virus spreading through the nations. She shuddered. Human lives, Pokemon lives, some would do anything for such causes. Generally, she focused only on matters concerning herself, and this wasn?t strictly one of them. But since the sudden quarantines of cities and towns that were her only means of supplies (aside from those obtained from her natural surroundings) had been put into effect, she?d had to move further into uninhabited territory for fear of infection herself, as the virus? method of transmission was unknown. The further she stayed from civilization, the less likely she was to become infected with? whatever it was. Sighing, she turned onto her back to stare into the cloudless periwinkle sky. Not a hope of getting back to sleep, not now that the birds were waking up. The incessant chirping of Pidgey and Spearow filled the morning air, and far away a Doduo?s raucous wakeup crow sounded. Muttering curses under her breath, Cat rose to her feet, ran a hand through her tousled hair and made her way through the grass of jungle proportions that made up Silver Valley of Johto towards a small stream. The water gurgled and sparkled merrily in the sunlight as it made its way downstream. Cat held her head under the clear, running water for about 5 seconds, then shook it vigorously after removing it, spraying all the area around her with droplets. A disgruntled Murkrow fluttered out of the 5-foot grass nearby, disturbed from its sleep. Cat smiled slightly, watching it settle in a nearby berry tree and replace its head under a dark wing, one yellow eye glaring at her from between black feathers.

Where to go next, she pondered? After all, there really weren?t many other places as desolate as Silver Valley and Cavern. The old Power Plant where she used to hide out was now up and running again, for example. Unknown Dungeon was full of researchers studying some kind of gene found there, summat to do with Mewtwo? The only other half-decent place that sprang to mind was the Dragon?s Den. Few people frequented that cave, mainly due to the recent rumours of hauntings and a shrine full of black magic. Maybe she could head there today, for a change from flowers and sunlight.

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heh....I'm a bit late, due to the link at PFU not working. Anyways, here's my profile.

Name: James Slykovski (kinda threw together the last name ^_^; )
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Personality: Short tempered and somewhat intolerant, yet he is quite intellegent and nice enough when he wants to be
Physical Description: Somewhat tall, yet not particularly muscular. However, he's not skinny either. He's about average in build. He has dark red hair that is slightly spikey and blue eyes. He wears a blue vest with a black shirt underneath as well as tan cargo pants. In addition, he wears a scarf like that of Cipher agents
Pokemon: Shedinja, Umbreon, Qwilfish, and Tropius
History: He was a member of Cipher until they disbanded and has since reformed and started a pokemon journey. However, it went in a different direction a while after he arrived at the quarantined Phenac City.
Other: Being the person that he is, James would prefer to save people rather than let them die and let the pokemon live. His primary mission, however, is to find and apprehend the man who created this terrible disease.
Forum: Pokemon Fan Universe

Name: Beep Chu
Gender: Male
Age: 2
Personality: Wild, a bit oblivious.
Physical Description: Darker fur than that of a normal Pikachu
History: Raised in the comfort and protection of Viridian Forest until Team Rocket came... They stole many Pokemon in the forest, including Beep. He escaped, but the brainwashing that he went through does come back. It only happens for a few minutes, though. In this Hyper State, he is a vicious, uncaring and cruel soul.
Other: Beep is a Pikachu who can communicate with humans. He wants to save the Water type Pokemon.
Forum: Pokemon Fan Universe.
Note: Two years old is relativly a good age for a rodent. ^^;

Julia slowly rubbed her eyes, squinting out the window beside her soft, baby blue bed. Her eyes glimmered in the dim sunlight that had risen, as the rest of the sun continued to rise. The house was dead, as quiet as mouse. This was a very different situation compared to what she was used to - everlasting screaming and bickering which never seemed to end. Throwing back her head she groaned, then looked over to the powder-pink clock hung on the walls of a similar color.
'only six thirty…' She thought to herself, stepping out of her bed. She figured it would be a bit too late to try and get back to sleep. She stuttered over to her closet, which was the same color as the wall. Looking through her wardrobe, she found a fairly nice pair of black pants, and a white top, which she thought would look cute with it, so she threw them onto her soft bed. Julia took her time getting undressed from her blue and white striped pajamas, and into the clothes that had recently bounced onto the bed. After doing this, for a few moments, she pondered whether or not she should tie up her silky, smooth hair. After taking a quick glimpse out her window again, she decided it would be better to leave her hair down, then stepped to her door. She slowly creaked it open, putting Ali, Fox, and her mother into consideration. She peaked her head out the door… Looked down the bright, brown hall to her left where Ali's bedroom was… Then to her right, where Fox and her mother's bedrooms were… She tried to simulate the life of a spy, trying to make it more interesting.
"Marill Mar!" Her Marill jumped up at her from behind, out of her room. Julia recollected herself after jolting up, startled. Slowly turning around, she bent down to Marill's height, and put her finger over her lips,
"Shh!" Julia told her Marill, her shimmering hair falling to one side. The bubbly, blue pokemon walked around Julia, looking incredibly disappointed. She walked down the hall to her right until she reached the stairs, then bounced down them, each bounce causing a creaking sound as she hit the floor. Julia giggled. She shyly stepped forward, pulling one arm in front of her with the other. She looked over the railing of the halls, seeing the stairs end right before the wall, and the sunlight barely reaching the window behind the Television. In front of the black Television lay a small video game console, hooked up to the Television. An elegant, brown coffee table seemed to get in the way of the TV screen for anyone sitting on the pearly white sofa. Julia shook her head in despair, knowing that the peace she was admiring was only going to last for another hour or two, until the others wake up. She walked down the stairs that her Marill had previously bounced on, trying to sound as quiet as possible. Directly in front of her, the moment she reached the bottom of the stairs, was the kitchen, which was not separated from the living room. The white fridge, the worn-out stove, the metallic microwave, and the sink all stood aligned with each other, and between the kitchen and the living room was the wooden dining table. All this was fairly simple, but it supplied the basic needs of a person, which was good enough for Julia. The room was now more lit with the sunlight. Julia noticed Marill sitting on her own, on the cushioned sofa. Julia joined her, turning on the TV, immediately turning down the volume from the evening before. The first thing Julia saw was an interview with someone who had been diagnosed with the virus. The interviewer was wearing a black suit, looked significantly taller than the patient, and had brown, shaggy hair. The patient however had barely any hair at all, and was lying down in a hospital bed, in a hospital gown.
"Kinda sad… Don't ya think?" Julia asked her Marill, tilting her head slightly.
"Marill Mar…" She replied as the interviewer continued to speak.
"So I hear that it IS possible for you to be cured, and the antidote for this illness would be?…"
"Well, I'm not exactly sure what it's called, but it is said to be made out of a body part of a water pokemon…" Julia absent – mindedly turned the volume up on the TV, Marill now a tad terrified.
"Why – well that's horrible! Do you intend on using this antidote as a cure?"
"I agree that this is a barbaric way to be treating this virus, but it seems to be the only thing that is working right now! I will still consider the option of NOT using the antidote. However, at this
point, It is most likely that I will."
"People have been saying that it would take almost all the water pokemon in the world to save the human race if this virus is not contained, how do you fell about this?"
"Ridiculous! By that time, we would have found an alternate cure! I suggest that anyone who has this virus use the antidote-" The patient took a moment to cough. It was evident that he was still in very early development of the virus. Julia looked over at her Marill, while an expression of surprise flushed through her face. At this moment, A young boy, about the age of 14, walked down the stairs. He had purple hair, split through the middle, and he was still in his pajamas-a grey T-shirt, and a pair of baggy, grey pants. He plopped himself down on the bouncy sofa, between Marill and Julia, while a brisk Raichu followed close behind him.

James was standing deep in thought in the deepest depths of the Under. That was about as low as he could go. No, he had already gone as low as he could go. Zombifying pokemon and passing them off to people, what was he thinking? Sure, he felt pokemon were not as important as humans, but they're living things, and as such, deserve certain rights. Still, that was behind him.
Nowadays there was a new plague moving over the Orre region where he was born. It was not because of him, but he wished he knew who did wreak this disaster. Even he wouldn't stoop this low, and he'd make sure that nobody would get away with this. He'd heard the main suspects were Dr. Henry of Team Snagem and Dr. Anderson of Team Magma. He had heard little of this Team Magma, nor of this Dr. Anderson, but he had heard things about this Dr. Henry when he worked for Cipher. He would check this man out and, if he was the cause, he swore he would make him regret setting the world to chaos. This was cruel, and if even a Cipher Peon knew it, than it sure as heck must be.
I mean, this was the deadliest virus since SARS, if not worse. One in ten people died, and that was unacceptable. Even if it meant killing water pokemon, it was worth the lives of people. Some people saw it like him, but others got all worked up about killing water pokemon. Was there no talking sense into those people!? Who would they rather have dead, themselves or the water pokemon!? Still, it made little sense to him to waste his life trying to talk sense into the senseless. Rather, he'd get to the bottom of this and find the madman responsible for this outrage, and so he boarded the UFO and rode up into Pyrite Town. Even there he could see the catastrophic effects of this plague. He could not take time to pay close attention to this, however, he had things to do.