route_1065 | Down on the Farm... er, Ranch.

Down on the Farm... er, Ranch.

Who: Ash, Konata, Smoker, Kazooie, Kairi, Vash and OPEN (Also Open to Backlogging)
Where: Pokemon Ranch (Violet City-Route 31)
When: Midday, June 16th (Or other time, since I've been gone, if you want to backlog, just let me know we can do it here. That's anyone who wants to battle, talk, or get a Pokemon Egg.)
Summary: Ash is putting up Konata in the Barn, Vash is starting his new career, and Smoker is ready for a Magikarp battle. Later, Kairi joins in to train in prep for the Violet Gym battle. (And other stuff if someone wants to join in.)
Rating: PG-13

The sun gleams off the snow-white metal roof of the Pokemon Ranch's barn. It sits against a small lake, and the doors face an open field of green and tan-colored grass. Several clouds drift lazily off overhead, a pleasant sight after the recent storms. A few berry plants can be seen to the edge of the field, near a small patch of forested area, where several bird Pokemon can be seen flying about from it into the blue sky.

The wide, red barn door opens on the right side, Ash coming into the sun as he walks with the door. A bright-yellow Mareep trots out happily, finding it's way into the field to nip at grass for the remainder of the day. Ash stands and looks out over the Ranch, a smile crossing his face at the result of his hard work. He wipes his sweat-beaded brow with his sleeve and moves off to the side where there is a large trough, and flicks a switch, which fills it with water. He kneels to wash his face in the fresh water, taking care to view his reflection for dirt and grime from the day's work. After cleaning, he turns and stands, looking out to see if anyone is nearing the gate, about 40 yards away.

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"Alright then. I suppose Larvitar can have the berry."

Ash reveals a second berry, retrieved by his other hand, and hands it to Larvitar.

Okay, what. Spider-thing did not see that coming. Nelliel, however, did, and gently nudged Larvitar towards Ash.

The little guy still looks scared, moreso since the last berry was stolen and then crushed, but edges foreward again none the less. Cue the spider trying to race forward.

Ash's hand pulls on the threads, still tied to the spider's butt, which would gently jerk her away from the Larvitar.

Larvitar had already flinched, ready to accept the loss of the berry, so this was a odd turn of events for him. The little rock dino did a double take, and blunk up at Ash. "...Vi-tar?"

Spinarak is currently brb; trying to detangle self from the mess of web that the pull turned her into.

Ash kept winding the thread between his fingers, ignoring the squished berry-juice dripping down the silk. He was just going to keep Spinarak busy for the time being.

"It's okay, you can have it. It's all yours."

Maybe Ash could make an impression on both of them.

Untangled enough now that Spinarak is gnawing through the threads D<

Ash has definitely made an impression on little Larvitar, and he gently takes the berry. Managing to restrain the spider at the same time? He's a rock dino's hero.

Nel is smiling an amazed little smile. So maybe we need some tips on this whole thing.

Ash took the opportunity to pat the Larvitar's head. Amazing such a shy creature could produce a sandstorm.

Meanwhile, he's still fighting with the Spinarak, hoping to keep it occupied as long as possible.

Like having an angel in one hand and a devil in the other.

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For once, Larvitar doesn't mind the headpats. He's just focusing on eating something that hasn't first been stolen off him for once.

Spinarak is still rather weak, and is therefor being held up longer. Fffff.

Ash finally turns his attention to Spinarak.

"Spinarak, just because you're a spider doesn't mean You can't get tangled. Stop struggling and I will help you out. You have to promise to me good, though."

Ash moved his hands and laced the string around the spider's legs and body, this time he was tangling him on purpose.

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...Ok, Ash? You just made this spider's hit list. She hesitates for a few moments, weighting out the polar choices of letting herself be helped, or continuing to make other lives hell. Spinarak's pride gets in the way, however, and there's the spider equivalent of a raspberry before the threads are being gnawed on.

Ash shakes his head lets go of the threads, letting the spider work its own way out. He'll have to try a different approach if he wants to make Spinarak behave better.

"How about this, Spinarak? If you and Nel can beat me in a battle, I'll give you three berries."

And yet another double-take from the Spinarak, once she's free. Oddly enough, Nel also looks surprised. Cue a shot of spidery laughter before the evil >:D face pops up.

"Are... you sure this is a good idea?"

"I have a feeling this will help you with your problem, Nel."

Ash takes a breath and smirks, then steps back, letting Murkrow out of his Pokeball as he walks away. Murkrow flies behind Ash, as the speak quietly to one another. Once the team has moved a distance away, making the space between them a battlefield, Ash calls out.

"Whenever you two are ready!"

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"I doubt it...."

But none the less, she lined herself up to complete the makeshift battlefield. If her silence is any clue, she hasn't actually competed against another trainer before.

Spinarak has noticed this, and just moves on in with a Scary Face. Larvitar, noticing the battle, screeches and all but runs back behind Nel's legs.

Murkrow winces at the Scary Face, the effect leveling his speed with that of the spider. It wouldn't last, however. Ash's stance is relaxed, with his arms crossed. He sees this battle as a learning opportunity for both trainer and Pokemon.

"Murkrow. Haze, then attack."

Murkrow nods and spreads his wings, a fog emanates from them and fills the battlefield, covering Spinarak's face, and eliminating any effect it had on Murkrow. Speed restored to normal, and as the fog clears, Murkrow launches forward through the mist and Pecks at the over-confident Bug-type. If the attack lands, Spinarak will take a heafty blow.

Logic dictated that bird + bug = dead bug. So naturally, bug = get the hell away. Its a narrow miss, but a miss. "Spinarak, try a Poison St--"

She doesn't even get the name of the attack out, as shortly after the spider tries its other speed-reducing move. Hope you don't mind an attempted lasso of webbing.

"Murkrow."

Murkrow cawed back, as if to say 'I know, I know' and let the Haze loose once more, causing the webbing to vanish. Nel would need to step up if she was going to have a chance.

"Nel! More energy! Give Spinarak a solid command!"

Murkrow flew over the Spinarak and picked on of it's legs and flipped it over. Not an attack, so it did no damage, but would hopefully let the bug know that Murkrow was teasing it.

It should be apparent by now the second cause of Spinarak's animosity, along with the general weakness of both her companions: Nelliel doesn't care for Pokemon Battling. She's just standing there. Watching, not unlike a spectator.

Spinarak screeches loudly and flails like a turtle when she's flipped over, trying to get back on her feet. Nel doesn't say a word, half in the battle, and half not.

"Nel! Don't hold back! A Pokemon bonds with its Trainer in battle!"

Murkrow continues to poke at the Spinarak playfully, his ability and his type playing advantage.

Spinarak shrieks again, clearly not liking the implications of this, and tries to fire off a Poison Sting.

Nel just gives Ash a flat look after that. She still hasn't called out any real orders, instead just watching without intervening. She does, however, offer one nugget of insight in a deadpan tone. "There is no reason for any of this."

"Murkrow, keep Spinarak busy."

Murkrow obliged by picking at the Spinarak further, maybe taking a Poison Sting or two, but no poison yet.

Ash makes his way around the battlefield to Nel and speaks to her calmly and sympathetically. "There is no reason for fighting, you mean?"

Spinarak tries a string shot, but not at Murkrow - instead, at a random object to try and pull herself away.

"Exactly." Her tone is still neutral, and she still watches the fight. She holds a hint of disdain in her eyes, almost as if comparing something. "There is no reason for such combat. No purpose."

"Nel... Don't think of a Pokemon battle as fighting. A real fight is a struggle between what is right and wrong, but this is a battle. A contest of strength between two Pokemon. Battling is the way of this world; Pokemon learn and grow in battles. Don't think of it as wrong."

"But if you break it down, they all equate to the same thing. Instinct." A faint frown could be seen. "These creatures have rational minds. Conscious thought, and feelings. I do not see how it helps them. Bloodshed begets only bloodshed."

"This may be true in some respect, Nel. When two puppies play, they bite, claw, and tackle each other. When a martial artist practices, he is focusing his mind and body. When heroes duel in an arena, they shake hands after the fight. If you were to have a battle with me, here, and we are still friends afterward, then we never fought at all. If we fought with anger in our hearts, or for greed, or for bloodshed, then it would be wrong. Pokemon battles are not about anger, they are about growing stronger. The Pokemon trusts in his Trainer to help him battle, and in turn, the Trainer learns to trust in his Pokemon, who would protect him from those who do fight with anger in their heart."

[Ash hasn't made a speech in a long time, and it was certainly the longest stream of sentences he's spoken in Johto. But he would put aside his quiet nature in favor of Nel seeing that she has a harsh view on Pokemon battles.]

This is funny XD I enjoy RP'ing with you, Nel-mun.

Aww, thanks~ Spinarak is a funny little troll

Poor Larvitar must get bullied often... Wait till he evolves. Even Ariados will be like: "Aw Hell."

Larvi' is also very shy XD Bonus points: Spinarak... might not actually evolve XD

Yeah, I don't think Ash wants Murkow to evolve. (but I do want a F Honchkrow named "Mama")

D'awww

Mama Honchkrow just sounds right. :D

Moreso then Bosskrow XD

Bosskrow is awesome! I'll have to make one in my gold! (I breed Murkrow)

Look at Honchkrow and tell me that ain't a Mafia Boss XD I breed... a lot of stuff, m'self

XD Oh, you know it! and I'm a dark/electric fanatic, so I breed mostly things I like best.

Ghost/fossil for me :D I breed stuff mainly just to get natures/genders

I breed for Egg Moves, mostly. and for dex entries.

Pssh, I gave up on my 'dex. Stuff like Skunky that's only avalible in one game, ever.

GTS station! I breed rares to trade and get new trainer #'s for the lotto in Goldenrod :)

I have.... no wi-fi. Or if I do I don't know how to access it. fml

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Nel and her pkmn don't have to change. Just interesting RP, I say. :D

:D My only problem is Nel is going all 'y u do dis' to fighting ;;

it's been a busy, busy day today on lj XD

orly?

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Nel is hanging out on the Ranch for a few days, if I'm not mistaking the time-frame, right?