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Post by Kyler Wilton on Mar 24, 2021 10:25:36 GMT -6
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Post by Josh Devlin on Mar 24, 2021 23:08:56 GMT -6
Only a day or two after hearing that an official Pokémon Racing Federation track had finished construction and would be used fairly early in the season, Josh had to scout it out. From what he had read on the Federation's official website, it would be loosely based on a track built into Meteor Falls in Hoenn, which featured the highest jump out of any official track in the world. He was excited to see it and get some practice runs on it, as were all four of Josh's main racing squad at this time. Even Inky was excited, which was unlike him. The scenery heading south along the Roch River was completely different with the changing of the seasons; small wild Pokémon were at work and at play on both sides of the dirt road, though a safe distance from travelers, and aquatic Pokémon were jumping in and out of the river. While it was still a bit cool for a human to go swimming, water-type Pokémon adapted to it would be just fine. Josh donned his helmet, visor up, and hopped aboard Blinky, his Jolteon. "We're in no hurry to get to the course," he cautioned, gently patting his Pokémon's head in the one spot not covered with quills. The other four Pokémon Josh had out started trotting alongside the Jolteon: a Glaceon, Sylveon, and Flareon, each also wearing gear designed for a rider, as well as a Ponyta carrying his supplies. --- Kyler Wilton NAME SPECIES LV EP STATUS Ixion Ponyta 15 3 Good Twilight Absol 19 3 Good Blinky Jolteon 18 3 Good Inky Glaceon 16 3 Good Pinky Sylveon 18 3 Good Clyde Flareon 15 3 Good {WC: 241} {PC: 1}
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Post by Kyler Wilton on Mar 26, 2021 20:00:31 GMT -6
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Post by Josh Devlin on Mar 27, 2021 20:42:04 GMT -6
Josh turned his head to see a young man dressed in dark colors not too far outside Cerise's west gate. "Nowhere close," he snorted, answering the aspiring writer. "I'm a Pokémon racer, you see, and there's supposedly a new track that was built near the outpost between Routes 2 and 3. That's where the season opener's gonna be. You headed that way?" he asked. The five quadrupedal Pokémon all greeted the stranger, though Inky did so far after the other four. Pinky reached toward him with his feelers but but did not touch him unless he consented. "These four are my main Pokémon for now." Josh's Pokémon all sounded cries again; it seemed they were excited to mingle. "If the track's right for it, I'll probably race Blinky here for the actual event," he continued, patting the Jolteon's head gently in the one place he could do so without filling his hands with sharp quills. "If you're also headed that way, I wouldn't mind the company."--- Kyler Wilton{WC: 170} {PC: 2}
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Post by Kyler Wilton on Mar 28, 2021 13:34:46 GMT -6
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Post by Josh Devlin on Mar 29, 2021 22:51:17 GMT -6
"Pokémon races as we know them started in Johto and Hoenn, but really took off nationwide in the last few years," Josh explained. "I'm looking to turn pro once I get the skills for it." When Kyler mentioned his sore legs, Josh couldn't help but offer him help. While he didn't trust the young man with Blinky, he gestured toward the rest of the overgrown Eevee family. Blinky's speed was very dangerous for newer riders. "I'm sure Inky, Pinky, or Clyde here wouldn't mind giving you a lift there, especially if your legs hurt."Before he could fully introduce his team, he realized he had missed one thing! "Oh, I forgot to say who I am again. I'm Josh. Josh Devlin, from Goldenrod. I also take on the Gym challenge on the side, but I'm going to have to put that on hold when the season begins. Like I was saying, these three are Inky, Pinky, and Clyde," he gestured toward the apprehensive Glaceon, the affectionate-looking Sylveon whose feelers swayed in the wind, and the excited-looking Flareon who looked ready to run. "All three are reliable and could put on some real speed for you, if you were in a hurry to get there!"--- Kyler Wilton NAME SPECIES LV EP STATUS Ixion Ponyta 15 3 Good Twilight Absol 19 3 Good Blinky Jolteon 18 3 Good Inky Glaceon 16 3 Good Pinky Sylveon 18 3 Good Clyde Flareon 15 3 Good {WC: 205} {PC: 3}
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Post by Kyler Wilton on Apr 1, 2021 16:19:57 GMT -6
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Post by Josh Devlin on Apr 2, 2021 9:57:24 GMT -6
Though he didn't offer a handshake as to keep his balance, Josh did smile back to Kyler. "Great to meet you." Inky turned south and crouched, ready to speed down the riverside road. "Inky seems anxious to get going." He wasn't wrong; the Glaceon wanted to run, if anything to get the wind flowing over his mist-covered body. The temperatures were getting warmer, after all; he had to limit the Ice-type's exposure to the heat once summer arrived. "Jack of all trades, master of none, huh?" Josh asked. "The races are just another way to compete with Pokémon. If you have so many talents, might be worth trying. I find it a lot more fun and engaging than simple battles of strength; you as a rider are almost as physically involved as your Pokémon. Races require so much more teamwork than any other Pokémon-based competition." He went on to describe some of his most tense moments during last year's season, including how his Dragonair, Resheph, held off two Sharpedo in the last moments of an aquatic race. Pinky couldn't help but rub his feelers gently against Kyler as he chose the Sylveon as a mount for the trip. Depending on where Kyler stood, they might even tickle a little bit. The pink and white Fairy-type sat down on his hind legs to let Kyler mount up easily. "He's reliable and beginner friendly," Josh advertised Pinky's strengths. "He controls just like a Rapidash if you've ever been on one before. If not, I can show you. Don't be afraid to push him for speed if you want to. He can handle it." Blinky perked up at the mention of a brisk run. "I know you want to run, girl, but keep pace with Pinky, okay?" he requested of the electric-type. --- Kyler Wilton NAME SPECIES LV EP STATUS Ixion Ponyta 15 3 Good Twilight Absol 19 3 Good Blinky Jolteon 18 3 Good Inky Glaceon 16 3 Good Pinky Sylveon 18 3 Good Clyde Flareon 15 3 Good {WC: 302} {PC: 4}
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Post by Kyler Wilton on Apr 2, 2021 22:13:50 GMT -6
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Post by Josh Devlin on Apr 3, 2021 17:13:34 GMT -6
Blinky nodded, though she still seemed more excited that normal. There would be time for her to "floor it" once they were on the course itself. For now, though, they needed to go at a pace Kyler was comfortable with. "There are two ways you can do this. If you're more comfortable, you can tug at his reins to turn him in the direction you want to go. Otherwise, you can just shift your weight in the direction you want to turn," he explained how to control not just Pinky, but land Pokémon in general. "Use your legs for speed," Josh continued as Clyde and Inky lined up next to Josh and his electric Pokémon. "Squeeze his sides to make him run faster, and ease off them to slow him down. Don't be afraid of him. He's fast for a Sylveon, but he won't let you fall unless you try to do something crazy with him." He paused to let Kyler try it out before resuming. "That's not just for Pinky; that's how you can control any land Pokémon. Flying is a whole different ordeal though..."Kyler Wilton{WC: 189} {PC: 5}
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Post by RaikouRider on Apr 4, 2021 11:38:15 GMT -6
Kyler Wilton A Horde of Chespin appear! Command?STATS
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Post by Kyler Wilton on Apr 11, 2021 11:04:01 GMT -6
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Post by Josh Devlin on Apr 17, 2021 23:30:45 GMT -6
Just as Kyler seemed to be getting the hang of controlling Pinky, an excited-looking Meowth stood in the middle of the road, looking like it wouldn't let any of them pass without attention of some kind. Inky in particular was not having it with the Normal-type feline, trying to sidestep the playful wild. The nimble Meowth kept one step ahead, though. For its rather large size, it was rather nimble. The more he thought about it, the more he thought about catching the white Pokémon and raising it to be a racing Persian. While the species was notable for being fickle and difficult to raise, Persian were seen occasionally in races, and they often finished well on courses where their strengths were allowed to shine. That was it - Josh had made his decision to catch it. If the Meowth wanted attention, it was going to get it from being his Pokémon. Inky also happened to be in a fighting mood after the Meowth's persistence despite the Ice-type telling her that he didn't want any games. The Glaceon and Meowth chased each other, Inky doing his best to try to deaw the large cat toward the river. Meowth were smart cats, though; it was all part of his plan. When it looked like the ice-type had succeeded in luring his foe near the flowing river, his sly foe faked a charge toward the water, instead lunging in the same direction Inky dodged. Josh's Pokémon reared to maintain balance from the heavy hit, which was quickly followed by a flurry of slashes. Inky was furious; the wind picked up around him, his fur-crystals flapping about more unpredictably as it grew in strength. Once the wind reached its peak, the blue Pokémon loosed a potent Ice Beam that gave even Josh a chill despite his distance from the battle. Once the mist from the attack cleared, he saw a ducking, frozen Meowth that tried desperately to avoid the attack. As the Glaceon pounced the frozen Normal-type, Josh tossed one of his Ultra Balls toward it, if anything to ensure Inky wouldn't claw at it to the point of unconsciousness. -- Ultra Ball is used on Meowth.Inky's level is now 17!Kyler Wilton{WC: 360} {PC: 6}
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Post by SpinnerNite on Apr 19, 2021 6:34:26 GMT -6
Josh Devlin threw an Ultra Ball on Meowth!ECWkRh2Bp_...And gotcha! Meowth has been added to your party! One Ultra Ball has been removed from your inventory.
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Post by Kyler Wilton on Apr 19, 2021 22:48:22 GMT -6
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