Cavern [Mod]

The rugged and weary walls stood surrounding Bryan. They seemed so strong yet so beaten from the elements. Cold air filled every corner and warmth seemed to of have never tried to crawl its way in here. The cavern wormed its way half a mile into Cerulean City. Its general shape was ovoid, the walls below the ridge smoothly curved to the floor, the walls above arched another hundred feet up to giant stalactites and the bat roosts. It was dank and the only sound was the dripping water.

Normally, a place like this would make a person worry about every possible thing that could happen. However, Bryan feels different. Bryan tingled from his head to his toes. He bounced on his flexing feet and rubbed his hands together. He wore the facial expression of a small child with an especially large Christmas present. Bryan felt like every fiber of his being was vibrating with anticipation. Adrenaline was coursing through his veins. His hands trembled and his eyes were wide. "This is what a cat must feel like waiting to pounce on a mouse," he thought.

Just when he thought, he could not get even more excited, Bryan felt and heard the ground shake after every heavy footstep an unidentified something behind him made. The thudding footstep becomes louder and gives a sense that it is moving closer. Bryan fearlessly turned around to face whatever it is.

However, the loud thudding sounds were not footsteps. A large barrage of rocks came tumbling around a corner and rolled past harmlessly, and behind it came scampering a Bibarel. What a part water type was doing in a cave was unclear, but it had been playing around with some rocks, tossing and throwing them around, causing the ominous hollow sounds not different from those of heavy footsteps.


Level 28

Bryan found it very frustrating that the supposedly demonic, monstrous creature was nothing but an illusion of his mind. The reality is just a Bibarel tossing rocks around. Bryan slid his hands inside the pocket of his black pants that looks a lot like a SWAT officers’ to take out a red, card-shaped device known as a Pokédex. He focused the device in front of the brown Pokémon and its sensors read, identified the creature, and gave Bryan its available information, "Bibarel, the Beaver Pokémon. It dams up rivers to make a nest and is well known as a hard worker."

Satisfied with what he read, he returned the Pokédex back to his pocket. Bryan saw on the Pokédex that this creature in front of him is Level 28, stronger than Cody and Ethan. This is also a dual Normal and Water-type to begin with, which can be a threat to the Fire-type Cody and the Rock-type Ethan. It should have learned at least a Water-type move by now, but that is just an assumption. The Dragon-type Ladon would have been good if only he was not weaker than this Bibarel. Brushing the thought of a sweet battle aside, Bryan could not help but wonder what a Pokémon like this would do in a cave.

Bryan chose not to approach for security purposes. "What seems to be our problem, fella?"

The Bibarel stood up on it's hind legs, looking up at the trainer. It let out a 'chirr' sound, and started rubbing it's face in the cute way of mice. However, there's a reason behind this behavior. A mouse will continually rub it's face vigorously if it feels insecure. Clearly the sight of the trainer not only unnerves it but also makes it nervous. It appears it's general disposition is nervous.

Bryan misunderstood the Bibarel's action. He is unaware of this behavior. He misinterpreted this Bibarel as playful and trying to make itself look cute. Too bad cute Pokémon do not really appeal to him that much. "You're cute, I'd give you that. Really though, what are you doing in a place like this?"

Bibarel dropped to all fours and slapped it's tail against the ground. This action would probably also pass tragically misread on the trainer's part. Now then, if only Pokemon could speak in the language of humans. It let out another 'chirr', which rather unfortunately, added to the cuteness factor.

Bryan appreciates the appeal and first impression the Bibarel is trying to make, or so he thought. Instead of actually being happy, he felt more annoyed than delighted. Why not cut the crap now already and answer the question?

"Why are you here," he asked once again not giving any facial expression of delight and whatnot.

Bibarel sighed. Clearly the trainer wasn't hostile. Suddenly a small and rather dusty Bidoof appeared from behind some rocks. Bibarel appeared worried and scampered to it's side, and took a defensive stance as it ushered the Bidoof back. Perhaps a younger sibling.

As it appeared, upon evolving, Bibarel must have left the dusty cave to search for more hydrated environments and just happened to chance back to visit it's sibling. Bibarel turned around, back to the human. It gave it a half-eyed glance before ignoring him. It saw no need, and no way, to tell this trainer what had happened. But it would defend it's sibling if necessary, should the need arise.

Bryan somewhat got the concept and what is happening. When the little Bidoof appeared, Bibarel immediately tried to protect it. Bryan thought that maybe they came here to rest or hide from something. Regardless, it is none of his personal business and there is a fine line between who he is as a person and him as a Trainer. "You know what, don't take this personal."

Looking forward to take advantage of the enemy's high level advantage, having Ladon receive a share of experience points will definitely help him catch up to Cody. He tossed out Ladon's Poké Ball and the Dragon-type Pokémon came out. "Dragon Rage." If the attack hits, Dragon Rage will surely inflict a base power of 40 damage regardless of Level difference. If it hits, it is still a win-win situation because at least Ladon was in the battlefield and surely get a share in experience points should Cody knock this Bibarel out.

Ladon would open its mouth and fire a red-orange fireball from its mouth at the opponent.

Bibarel's eyes widened. It quickly shoved the Bidoof aside out of harms way before attempting to dodge. However, the attack was quick to find it's mark. Okay. That one hurt. Shaking off the pain, and wondering why the attack should hurt so much, it got down aggressively on all fours, staring the Gible down before scampering forward. Should it quickly and effectively cover the gap between itself and the adversary, it will follow up with a quick dip and plunge of it's head into a Headbutt.

Bryan liked the theatrics; it was like a bull preparing to charge on a red towel. Ladon did not dodge nor did he counter, he was withdrawn back into his Ball by Bryan. "Can't touch this," Bryan kidded before sending out Cody, the Houndoom. This is where the real battle begins.

The Fire-type, who resembled a hellhound so much, clenched its teeth and barked twice at the Bibarel violently. To knock this strong opponent out, Bryan will need all the damage he could get. Attempting to inflict Poison on the Bibarel would be a wise tactic. "Cody, use Smog."

Houndour would open its mouth and release a thick black fog.

Bibarel eyed the canine. As soon as the fog was discharged, it grew frantic. Seeing no way to dodge it, it either had to bear it, or counter it. Twirling around, it started flapping it's broad tail, effectively blowing the mist away. It took another slightly curved, defensive stance before letting out a Yawn, as though bored, towards the Fire type.

Cody has seen this move before. While Bibarel is yawning, he acted on his own, pointed his nose to the sky and howled loudly, raising his Attack, and at the same time ignoring the Yawn. Bryan liked this idea; this will help to make the Reverse attack more powerful later should they get the chance to use it.

"Brilliant, Cody. Now, use Leer." Cody's eyes would glow red and reduce Bibarel's Defense by one stage.

Bibarel was adamant. Also looking aside, ignoring the Leer, it suddenly released a jet of water, probably already long foreseen. Having completed the maneuver of the Water Gun, it suddenly seemed to curl up. Defense Curl. And lastly, with a curious turn of events, it tucked it's head in, it's reason as of yet unknown.

The force of water struck Cody's face and it was super-effective. Bryan and Cody would have to be careful from now.

"Cody, try Smog." Once again, Cody would open his mouth and release a thick black fog. Then, Bryan quickly withdrew Cody back to his Ball and sent out Ladon. "Dragon Rage." Ladon would open his mouth and fire a red-orange fireball from its mouth at the opponent.

This time the Bibarel could not avoid the Smog, or even counteract it. Closing it's watering eyes for protection against the irritating smog, it stiffened. Something was coming. Suddenly lunging aside, narrowly missing the Dragon Rage, it lunged right out of the Smog, in the general direction of the trainer. Finding the Gible back, it charged forward with the set up of it's previous move. Skull Bash (EM). The tucking in of it's head had raised it's defense, and it charged forth like a raging Tauros.

Ladon accepted the defeat coming his way. He had to go down fighting on this one but it would be surely worth it. He may not have gotten the share in experience points, but at least he has given Cody an advantage. He managed to fire another Dragon Rage while Bibarel was coming for him before the head of the raging enemy made contact with Ladon and knocked him out.

Bryan withdrew him, and sent out Cody.

Bibarel considered the fainting of Gible but a small victory. Even as it fell, it went down fighting. The Dragon Rage quickly made contact and threw Bibarel afar, who struck a rock and fell to the ground, painfully weak. It got to it's feet slowly and tried to stare down it's opponent unblinkingly. It released a second stream of water in a quick gush.

((Feel free to auto-hit if this is GMing. I believe Cody can once again dodge this move because Bibarel is far from the distance and I do not think Water Gun shoots at supersonic speeds.))

Cody skidded to the side and quickly made a run towards Bibarel. "Bite him down," Bryan ordered. Once near, Cody would open his mouth and bite down on the Bibarel.

(Nah, it's not God modding. It's okay.)

Bibarel would have dodged if it suddenly hadn't started feeling the aftermath of those Dragon Rages. The Bite quickly clamped down upon the Beaver, which squealed in pain. But being at close contact, it attempted to use Headbutt at the jaw of the Houndoom, followed by a Water Gun.

The two destructive attacks hit Cody, spoiling Bryan's fun. The Water Gun sent the dog blasting away, he fainted, and his body kept rolling violently. Bryan was obviously very frustrated yet learned a lesson never to be super reckless. Never mind, he still has Ethan. When his finger reached for Ethan's Poké Ball, a sudden shock surges through his entire body upon the realization that Ethan's Poké Ball is missing.

Then, it all came to him. Before he even entered this cave, he had released Ethan. This means that Bryan has run out of Pokémon. Quickly accepting his defeat and having respect for the Bibarel, he withdrew Cody. Just when he is about to open his mouth and congratulate the wild Pokémon, a Poliwag appears behind a rock. The Pokémon had been hiding there this entire time watching the battle ensue. The Poliwag would jump on its tail, use it as a spring, and bounce into the air. He should land down and crash at Bibarel. Poliwag used Bounce!

(Humph. Using my own pokemon against me. >> X3 Also, Bounce is a two move turn.)

Bibarel was visibly startled as the Poliwag appeared and disappeared in one fluid motion. As it tensed itself for the attack to land, it quickly curled with Defense Curl. However, when the pain failed to come, it looked up, slightly astonished. Oh, hitting next turn, was it? It quickly started rubbing it's head, appearing to be protecting it. Tucking it in. Preparation for another Skull Bash.

((Yes, go ahead and destroy your old friend, fiery one. *maniacal evil laugh* And oh, it is? I forgot; I have not been playing the games lately, my bad.))

Bryan has no idea what is about to happen, where that Poliwag came from, why it is helping, and just what the hell is the mysterious Poliwag's business with the Bibarel. All that is clear here is that the Poliwag is Bryan's ally, and the Trainer would surely help the mysterious Poliwag. "Hey, brown ugly! I have decided to capture you," Bryan attempted to distract the Bibarel and he took a Poké Ball, got in the stance as if he is really going to capture the Pokémon, and Bryan is hoping that this distraction would work.

Bibarel momentarily turned it's head to glance at the trainer, and quickly diverted it's attention back at the Poliwag. Bryan was ignored. Now it was prepared. Should Poliwag come towards it, it would quickly strike back with a Skull Bash. And by the looks of it, it was much weaker than itself.

It gave the impression of a suicide dive. A powerful Headbutt that knocked him out greeted the shooting Poliwag. Now, clearly does not have any more Pokémon. A low-class wild Pokémon has just swept his entire arsenal and it is just a Bibarel to begin with, a Pokémon many just step on. The level advantage gave Bibarel the win and Bryan's over recklessness. Bryan could not accept this defeat. There is one way for Bryan to come out as the winner in this battle: he must capture the Bibarel.

Desperate that he would not make a joke out of himself, he would toss a Poké Ball to the Bibarel.