[IC] Jeremy Kelly "Passion Kiss" Lightfoot's Pokemon Adventure is nigh. (Group RP)

[Macie Lightfoot]

Donald saw the Doublade swarm and ran to try and help. He arrived in time to see six of them get caught. "Great catches," he congratulated before explaining, "While they can make for great battlers their abilities are like the double-edged swords they are. The No Guard ability ensures their attacks will never miss while any attacks they receive will also never miss. This is one factor as to why Eastmoon thought I lacked observation skills. If you want to evolve them, just use a Dusk Stone."

Jessie: You Observe too much. But... that is found to be a good thing. Let's Train them a bit and get their strength up. Then Evolve them and make sure that they are at their strongest.

Marcie: Hell yeah. Madonna, Want to spar with Doublade... Make it a bit tougher?

Marcie's Dragonite (Madonna): *Nods*

Jeremy: Simisear, Spar with our Doublade.

Simisear: You got it. *To Doublade* Come on, Doublade... Time to build up the attack power on you. We got a Gym match coming up and we got to be at our prime.

Doublade: *Whistles happily* Oh yeah! Let's go!

The others followed suit. They were gonna make with the training and then Evolving. But they were gonna ensure that they had a very sporting fighting chance. This was where the win... would be a guarantee.

Time to train... GO!

[James Davy]

Donald called out his new friend Rotom and showed them a catalog of appliances. He pointed out a convection microwave oven and Rotom touched the image. Rotom had transformed into a Heat Rotom and Donald had them spar with Ceruledge.

[Macie Lightfoot]

Donald called out his new friend Rotom and showed them a catalog of appliances. He pointed out a convection microwave oven and Rotom touched the image. Rotom had transformed into a Heat Rotom and Donald had them spar with Ceruledge.

Throughout the night as they battled...

Their Doublade's gained 10 levels a piece in strength and got stronger.

Jeremy: *Looking ahead across the cemetery* Is there someone here with us that shouldn't be here?

Sandy: No. Just us... Why?

Jeremy: Because i think that we might have company.

Randy: Looks like more than just company.

It was a correct suspicion. Because just across from where they were... Not but maybe a few feet...

It was a cluster of a rather bizarre looking pokemon. No one knew what it was... or... did they?

Abigail: I got a pokedex. I can get it to reveal the type of pokemon that could be. Revealing what it is.

Seconds later...

Pokedex: *Giving out the info on the pokemon* Skeledirge- The Singer Pokemon... The fiery bird changes shape when Skeledirge sings. Rumor has it that the bird was born when the fireball on Skeledirge’s head gained a soul. Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Jeremy: Wow. *Looking at the Skeledirge* They look amazing. We could catch one. There's 9 of them. So... who wants one?

Jeremy: *Voice-Over* Turns out... we all wanted one. But there were only 9. That was gonna be a problem. However for the 9 that were there... there was another cluster of 9 ten feet away from where the first cluster was. 18 of us wound up with one. The rest of us just let it go at that. It was getting late and we were gonna need some rest before the Gym Battle. It was gonna be tough. But camping out at the Cemetery wasn't exactly the smartest or wisest idea. We all zipped right on back to Central Park and found a clearing that would be big enough for us all. We camped there and snoozed through the rest of the night. Sleeping the needful sleep energizing us for that Gym Battle match against the New York City Gym Leader... Elizabeth Burke.

The next morning...

Sandy: *Overlooking the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park* This is a peaceful site.

Jeremy: IT sure is. I kinda wondered something. Whatever happened to that guy... Kozato?

Sandy: Not sure. Doesn't matter. He came... helped diffuse that bomb and then split.

It was suddenly that a Gardevoir came and delivered a message from Kozato via airdrop...

Jeremy: *Picking up the note and reading it* "Fellow Trainers. I wish that i could travel with you on the journey. But i believe that my calling for now is to adhere to the title that i was given by the fellow peers back in California. I heard that i was considered as a top candidate for the Teenage Heartthrob competition. A challenge for all those who hold the physique of a heartthrob. Singing and or battling with other Heartthrob pokemon trainers. To find out who is the best. It is my calling and i'd be giving it up to travel with you all. But i can't. Not now. Perhaps sometime in the near future or if fates allow... we shall cross paths again. Till then... Take care and stay safe. Team Magma and Team Aqua are likely on the rise again and will not stop till they succeed in what they were after. However i know with how persistent you guys are... you'll be sure to withstand anything they send at you. Good luck till we shall meet again... your fellow Ally, Kozato Tengen.

Sandy: Wow. He's sure a colorful bundle of charms... ain't he?

Jeremy: Oh come on, Sandy. He's a good guy. A little overly Charismatic sometimes from what we saw of him and everything... but he's a very heroic guy. Looking to do the right thing.

Sandy: As are we. But we don't gloat. Does he? I don't know. We haven't been around him enough to know for sure. I'd like to say no... but i can't. I just... don't know. None of us do.

Jeremy: We'll have to have faith in his good intentions.

Sandy: Guess so. Maybe he's out there making a name for himself. It isn't so bad. It'd be rather nice to see another famous person made. He's got strong pokemon. And even though he's got rather pale skin... it don't mean that he's lightweight. He's shown some rather sweet skills

Jeremy: That's true.

Sandy: *Smiles with satisfaction*

Jeremy: It's almost time to hit the Pokemon Gym. Think that we'll be ready and able to win that badge?

Sandy: Oh yeah. You kidding? With all that training that we've done... We've got a definite chance. 6 of us got a Doublade as well as Donald. And then evolving them to a Aegislash. Then 18 of us getting a Skeledirge. Training it. We're sure to make way with a victory.

The time till the second Gym battle was closing in to a 0. they were gonna need to pitch camp and make their way over to the Pokemon Gym...

Victory is sure to be... THEIRS!

[James Davy]

Donald may have missed having Kozato in the group, but he knew that the gym challenge would take the group back to his home state at some point. After catching one out of a bask of 18 Skeledirge he felt he had enough Pokémon to cover a 4-on-4 battle against the gym. He pitched his own tent and had his Zoroark cover it with an illusion of a thicket.

[Macie Lightfoot]

Donald may have missed having Kozato in the group, but he knew that the gym challenge would take the group back to his home state at some point. After catching one out of a bask of 18 Skeledirge he felt he had enough Pokémon to cover a 4-on-4 battle against the gym. He pitched his own tent and had his Zoroark cover it with an illusion of a thicket.

It took them all just a moment to pack up and clean things up. Once they were set to go... it was off to the Pokemon Gym... to face-off against Elizabeth Burke...



At the New York City Gym...

Jeremy: *Standing at the door and sighs* Well... Here we go.

Sandy: You okay, Passion?

Jeremy: Yeah. I'm okay. Just a little nervous. Not sure as to why. But it's probably the nerves. The idea that we are finally here and are about to go in and battle for our second gym badge.

Lisa: This is a very crucial moment for us. we worked hard for this. We're ready.

Curtis: We are. We must be at the ready. This is now... that moment where it's time to do battle.

Inside...

Randy: *Whistles* Wow... they really did this place back up real nice. Look at all the chrome-age.

Jessie: They must have all worked overtime since yesterday.

Anistar: No kidding. This place is gonna be slammin'. Sure hope that the Gym Leader is prepared to be blinded by our juice.



Marcie: We can Rock later... There's a battle to be fought. *To her Dragonite* You ready to do this, Madonna?

Marcie's Dragonite (Madonna): *Nods*

Jasmine: *Looking at her Crawdaunt* You ready for this, Tamara?

Crawdaunt (Tamara): *Raising a Claw in the Air* ... *In battle stance*

Anistar: The Gym Leader is around here somewhere waiting for us.

Macie: Be careful guys. This isn't like last time. She's gonna be a bit tough.

Jeremy: No sweat. We'll be okay. We got the advantage now.

Sandy: *Nods*

It was onwards to the Gym Leader and to do battle. But first... it was the 3 trainers who stood in the way. They would have to fight them first before reaching the Gym Leader. Were they gonna come out the victors or would this Gym Battle be a little much for them to handle?

[James Davy]

"What do you guys think?" Donald posed, "Divide and conquer?" He was keen to see sparks flying from the steel carapaces of any Steel-type they would throw at him.

[Macie Lightfoot]

"What do you guys think?" Donald posed, "Divide and conquer?" He was keen to see sparks flying from the steel carapaces of any Steel-type they would throw at him.

Jeremy: Divide and Conquer... Full frontal assault. We plow them down one by one.

Lisa: Yeah. Let's do it.

Jessie: My Aegislash will chop them all up into ceviche.

Marcie: That's an overkill. But let's just make it where we rock their pretty worlds.

Battle music plays in the background as the signal is set for them to make off with battling the trainers that stood between them and the Gym Leader...

Only moments later...



Gym Leader Burke: *Recognizing the crew* You guys again... I get the feeling like you are essentially drawn to this place. Or this city. After the last time we crossed... i figured it would be the last as you seemed to be on the road... But... You... You're trainers.

Jeremy: Yes we are. We're journeying to collect all 12 Gym badges in order to compete in the United Stated Pokemon League tournament.

Gym Leader Burke: That... That's right. i recall you guys mentioning that. *As a Gym Leader* Welcome to the New York City Pokemon Gym.

Randy: There's sure a lot of Steel here.

Gym Leader: That begs to reason as this is a Steel Gym. where mostly Steel-type pokemon present here.

Abigail: Are they strong?

Gym Leader Burke: Some can be mighty powerful... Some just starters. But... their tenacity is assured to be everlast.

Anistar: Twisted.

Gym Leader Burke: How many of you are here for a shot at a Titanium Steel Pokemon Gym Badge?

They all step forward and pose in ready...

Gym Leader Burke: *With wide-eyes* ... All of you? Well... okay. Each will individually go for a chance. One at a time. *Looking at the monitors and seeing the Gym online and ready for battle* The Arena is beyond this door. Once inside... All formalities will stop till after the match. You will be required to bring out your best. Testing your mettle.

Darlene: Rock on.

This was the line leading to that second badge...

[James Davy]

"I'll have it no other way," Donald added, "I'm ready to duke it with any Pokémon you throw at us."

[omgLYNX]

Aurora's reaction to the push was to grab a firm grip on the grunt's arm. She then pulled, dropping her shoulder as the grunt approached. In one swift motion, she hit the grunt with her dropped shoulder, pulling the arm and flipping the grunt over her onto his back. With the arm still in hand, Aurora dropped to a kneeling position, the kneeling leg squarely on the grunt's chest, the other having the outside of the grunt's elbow resting against it, "Either call your dog back and leave, or I'll break your arm and get my bat."Aurora slowly pulled the arm into her leg, not enough to break the arm, but enough to make it hurt, "What's it gonna be?" "

As she managed to have the grunt under a surprising submission even though she was only 14. Someone closeby caught on to the scene that was taking place and came to watch. Aurora looked down, waiting for the grunts reply. No words, just a tear.. The Mightyena spoke to the Aurora is it noticed the situation it's owner was in, "Young girl. The man is in pain... You made your point for now... Release him or it shall be me who comes at you in retaliation. You're causing inexcusable pain. Cease... at once!"
Aurora let her grip go, speaking down at the grunt, "I'm sure you don't know how hard you need to hit a baseball to send it 70 meters. I'm also sure none in your organization does either, but here's the thing. I do know, because I've done it, and that was two years ago, and I've gotten stronger since then. Now, if anyone of your organization comes after me, they're going to find out real quick how hard that 70 meter hit is, and they better have a box picked out because that's exactly where I'll put them. Get the fuck out of here." With that... the Mightyena took the Grunt and fled off without even looking back. Something told them... that she was dead serious and boy... was she ever with a fight face...

[Macie Lightfoot]

Aurora's reaction to the push was to grab a firm grip on the grunt's arm. She then pulled, dropping her shoulder as the grunt approached. In one swift motion, she hit the grunt with her dropped shoulder, pulling the arm and flipping the grunt over her onto his back. With the arm still in hand, Aurora dropped to a kneeling position, the kneeling leg squarely on the grunt's chest, the other having the outside of the grunt's elbow resting against it, "Either call your dog back and leave, or I'll break your arm and get my bat."Aurora slowly pulled the arm into her leg, not enough to break the arm, but enough to make it hurt, "What's it gonna be?" "

As she managed to have the grunt under a surprising submission even though she was only 14. Someone closeby caught on to the scene that was taking place and came to watch. Aurora looked down, waiting for the grunts reply. No words, just a tear.. The Mightyena spoke to the Aurora is it noticed the situation it's owner was in, "Young girl. The man is in pain... You made your point for now... Release him or it shall be me who comes at you in retaliation. You're causing inexcusable pain. Cease... at once!"
Aurora let her grip go, speaking down at the grunt, "I'm sure you don't know how hard you need to hit a baseball to send it 70 meters. I'm also sure none in your organization does either, but here's the thing. I do know, because I've done it, and that was two years ago, and I've gotten stronger since then. Now, if anyone of your organization comes after me, they're going to find out real quick how hard that 70 meter hit is, and they better have a box picked out because that's exactly where I'll put them. Get the fuck out of here." With that... the Mightyena took the Grunt and fled off without even looking back. Something told them... that she was dead serious and boy... was she ever with a fight face...

Magnus took a look at her and just couldn't believe what he was seeing. He had never an idea that the girl had a fight face and a ton of fight and plus Spunk in her... He took a look and saw that she was suddenly trying to compose herself with what she just did and the Grunt fleeing for sheer life...



Magnus: *Startled and in shock* Egads, young one... That was rather reckless of you to just go after that grunt like that. It's fortunate that you were able to hold your own in such a caliber and with delectable flair... But... Dear heavens... that. That... That could have gone endearingly wrong. So so soo wrong. That Grunt could have possibly called for backup and outnumber you easily if that chance was acquired of him. *Concerned* Aurora.. dear child... Are... Are you... Are you alright?

Magnus didn't know all that much about her however he already felt that loud big bang sense of parental protection... or that sense of being a Guardian. He seriously felt that he were to be indeed responsible for her. Didn't know why... Or how... but he knew that for a young 14 year old girl to travel all on her own... with perhaps only one pokemon... it was untold of what types of dangers and perils that she could wind up getting into... He couldn't be sure... but he felt that something was very very dire in concern.