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Chapter 6 #6 - Up-And-Coming
Marie's not used to a crowd, no, but the large audience at the edges of the field is somehow easier to tune out than a kids' soccer league, or Jim the nice referee. Maybe because she knows it's not about her; half the people here see this tournament every month. It's a day out, something to do, a way to get out of the city for the weekend without actually leaving the city. They're here to eat snacks and watch low-tier trainers do their best and not worry about the outcome in either direction. Maybe place some friendly bets or cheer on a cool-looking person- who was it that people were chattering about? Jordie, that stylish green-haired trainer, certainly. Some others had caused a flash of interest as well.
But not her- no name for herself but her family's, nothing to show but two badges. An entirely uninteresting competitor, to the crowd.
For now.
Her equally uninteresting opponent produces a Doduo at the same time as she reveals her Xatu. Thankfully, something she knows of, and also thankfully, something that won't be reaching Tuie without significant effort. Tuie soars high, hovering on silent wings to use Cosmic Power well out of reach of Doduo, whose aggressive opening dance and subsequent zooming warmup mean nothing to Marie. She has to assume it's some sort of setup and hope that it's nothing that will defend against Stored- what the shit?!
With all that speed, with all that power, Doduo kicks off the packed-dirt field and jumps, close enough to Tuie that its flailing heads manage to graze her with stabbing beaks. Tuie rolls in midair, ruffling her feathers in mild irritation, and pulls more power into herself as the Doduo hits the ground running once again.
"It's fine, Tuie, one more and-"
Tuie's well ahead of her. The Doduo kicks itself far higher, this time, surely intending to drop directly onto Tuie herself, but a flying bird is far more maneuverable than a jumping one and Tuie banks a harsh left and lets her opponent drop like a stone, sending it tumbling with a clap of purple-pink power.
Easy.
The PokéBall recalls before its assigned Pokémon hits the ground and a new opponent takes the stage- an ugly Piplup, for lack of a better word. Must be the second stage of that line, but its name eludes her for the moment. Whatever, it's probably some water type, as evidenced by the thin swirl of water it surrounds itself with; might have an attack that can reach her bird, but no big deal. Tuie sends her power forth but not before the sky above turns blue-grey and a chunk of ice lands on Marie's toes where they're touching the field's boundary.
Hail?!
Oh that, that's trouble for a Flying-type, the implication of further ice to come from this reeling water-bird; Tuie readies another strike and the Prinplup- yes, there we go, brain, thank you- scoops a flipperful of golfball-esque ice and hurls a spreading shot into the sky, wreathed in a dark glow that also spells danger for a Xatu. The hits are simultaneous- Tuie's wings flinch closed and she plummets, only catching herself again just above the field, and the Prinplup falls fully into the dirt.
Two down.
And what the fuck is that?
The new thing on the field has the body of a slim, monochrome Prinplup, with an unwieldy square head that looks spectacularly like a block of ice. Its blank eyes stare directly into hers as it waddles in place. It's very strange.
She rather likes it.
But she's also battling it, in the buffeting hail, and Tuie hasn't gained her height back, and the cube-headed thing is wildly flailing its flippers to kick up a freezing wind, pushing with it all the giant chunks of hail into Marie's wheeling bird. Tuie, usually so quiet, lets out a brief shriek even as she throws power towards her opponent- not on target, not quite, but a graze is still a hit and they still have time. Cosmic Power does far more than just boost Stored Power, after all. All Tuie has to do is veer away from the rapid-fire balls of icy energy flung her way- even easier to Teleport behind their source and blast it to the ground with a defiant scream.
And that's a wrap.
But not her- no name for herself but her family's, nothing to show but two badges. An entirely uninteresting competitor, to the crowd.
For now.
Her equally uninteresting opponent produces a Doduo at the same time as she reveals her Xatu. Thankfully, something she knows of, and also thankfully, something that won't be reaching Tuie without significant effort. Tuie soars high, hovering on silent wings to use Cosmic Power well out of reach of Doduo, whose aggressive opening dance and subsequent zooming warmup mean nothing to Marie. She has to assume it's some sort of setup and hope that it's nothing that will defend against Stored- what the shit?!
With all that speed, with all that power, Doduo kicks off the packed-dirt field and jumps, close enough to Tuie that its flailing heads manage to graze her with stabbing beaks. Tuie rolls in midair, ruffling her feathers in mild irritation, and pulls more power into herself as the Doduo hits the ground running once again.
"It's fine, Tuie, one more and-"
Tuie's well ahead of her. The Doduo kicks itself far higher, this time, surely intending to drop directly onto Tuie herself, but a flying bird is far more maneuverable than a jumping one and Tuie banks a harsh left and lets her opponent drop like a stone, sending it tumbling with a clap of purple-pink power.
Easy.
The PokéBall recalls before its assigned Pokémon hits the ground and a new opponent takes the stage- an ugly Piplup, for lack of a better word. Must be the second stage of that line, but its name eludes her for the moment. Whatever, it's probably some water type, as evidenced by the thin swirl of water it surrounds itself with; might have an attack that can reach her bird, but no big deal. Tuie sends her power forth but not before the sky above turns blue-grey and a chunk of ice lands on Marie's toes where they're touching the field's boundary.
Hail?!
Oh that, that's trouble for a Flying-type, the implication of further ice to come from this reeling water-bird; Tuie readies another strike and the Prinplup- yes, there we go, brain, thank you- scoops a flipperful of golfball-esque ice and hurls a spreading shot into the sky, wreathed in a dark glow that also spells danger for a Xatu. The hits are simultaneous- Tuie's wings flinch closed and she plummets, only catching herself again just above the field, and the Prinplup falls fully into the dirt.
Two down.
And what the fuck is that?
The new thing on the field has the body of a slim, monochrome Prinplup, with an unwieldy square head that looks spectacularly like a block of ice. Its blank eyes stare directly into hers as it waddles in place. It's very strange.
She rather likes it.
But she's also battling it, in the buffeting hail, and Tuie hasn't gained her height back, and the cube-headed thing is wildly flailing its flippers to kick up a freezing wind, pushing with it all the giant chunks of hail into Marie's wheeling bird. Tuie, usually so quiet, lets out a brief shriek even as she throws power towards her opponent- not on target, not quite, but a graze is still a hit and they still have time. Cosmic Power does far more than just boost Stored Power, after all. All Tuie has to do is veer away from the rapid-fire balls of icy energy flung her way- even easier to Teleport behind their source and blast it to the ground with a defiant scream.
And that's a wrap.
Spoiler: Team
Pokémon On Hand
Tuie ⟡ Xatu ⟡ Female ⟡ Magic Bounce ⟡Air Slash // Teleport // Stored Power // Cosmic Power // Ominous Wind // Confuse Ray
Stunnie ⟡ Stunfisk ⟡ Male ⟡ Static ⟡
Sucker Punch // Mud Shot // Thundershock // Discharge // Water Gun // Mud Sport // Charge
Cutie ⟡ Alolan Exeggutor ⟡ Male ⟡ Frisk ⟡
Bullet Seed // Hypnosis // Reflect // Leech Seed // Dragon Hammer // Barrage
Pokie ⟡ Slowpoke ⟡ Male ⟡ Own Tempo ⟡
Disable // Confusion // Yawn // Water Pulse // Growl // Curse
Spoiler: Inventory
Trainers' License [Johto and Hoenn] ⟡
TM Magical Leaf ⟡
Empty PokéBalls x 3 ⟡
5x Chesto Berries ⟡
2x Fluffy Tail ⟡
Sunscreen ⟡
Berry-Print Bikini ⟡
Beach Towel ⟡
Oversized Sunglasses ⟡
Large But Lightweight Backpack ⟡
Rechargeable Battery + Charging Port Housing ⟡
Lidded Pot, Dishes, Chopsticks, Spoon ⟡
Camp Stove ⟡
Soap, Washcloth, Towel ⟡
TM Magical Leaf ⟡
Empty PokéBalls x 3 ⟡
5x Chesto Berries ⟡
2x Fluffy Tail ⟡
Sunscreen ⟡
Berry-Print Bikini ⟡
Beach Towel ⟡
Oversized Sunglasses ⟡
Large But Lightweight Backpack ⟡
Rechargeable Battery + Charging Port Housing ⟡
Lidded Pot, Dishes, Chopsticks, Spoon ⟡
Camp Stove ⟡
Soap, Washcloth, Towel ⟡
Spoiler: Contacts
FAMILY
Dad ⟡ Mom ⟡ Alty ⟡ Benny ⟡ Bitty
PEERS
Edison ⟡ Natsuko (via insta) ⟡ Sunny ⟡ Van
OTHER
Brawly ⟡ Brendan ⟡ Wally
Dad ⟡ Mom ⟡ Alty ⟡ Benny ⟡ Bitty
PEERS
Edison ⟡ Natsuko (via insta) ⟡ Sunny ⟡ Van
OTHER
Brawly ⟡ Brendan ⟡ Wally