[Mr. Game & Watch]

It was all over the news, through whispers on the streets. A major event was taking place in the Sunshine Stadium, everyone had to be there to meet him. Who? That was the question on everyone’s minds. Apparently, he was a hero from the Life Sphere’s ancient past, saved the entire city from the first invasion of the Starvia and defeated the mastermind behind it all, the mighty Andross. Only a few vids survived to tell the tale and a lackluster theatre production. Could the great and mighty Game & Watch truly be real? It was the question on everyone’s minds.

The stadium was packed with civilians, all waiting in wonder. The hushed tones of thousands wisped through the air, all wondering if they were going to see the real deal today or if it was just another imitator dressed up like the flatzoner trying to steal his claim to fame. In the pit of the battlefield sat a stage, decorated with fancy ribbons and a podium that had a clear symbol on it, that of Aether Foundation.

The clacking of heels cleared the air though, everyone falling silent as the president of the corporation made her way across the stage. Lusamine walked with the dignity and confidence that she always did, a beautiful smile on her canvas of a face, on display for the world admire. She swayed her way over to the podium, swishing her massive unit of hair back before she elegantly placed her hands on the podium. “My, my, isn’t this a fine day for all of you to come out. I know I was told a few people showed up, I couldn’t imagine seeing all of your lovely faces in one place like this” she opened in a charming manner. “Let me be the first to welcome you all to the Aether Gala! The first of many, I suspect. An event run by Aether Foundation with proceeds returning to the Aether Foundation. I’m certain you all know of us, but it bears repeating for the sake of spreading awareness. There are many Pokemon that roam the Life Sphere without trainers, many that become the target for abuse or hunted for food. This isn’t an acceptable lifestyle for anyone, let alone helpless Pokemon lost in a world they couldn’t even begin to understand. Our mission is to house and protect these creatures, preserving them in safe habitats and out of the mitts of monsters like the Pokemon Butcher” she explained passionately.

She paused for a moment. “Now, without further ado, allow me to introduce my handsome campaign partner and renowned Sunshine Stadium referee, Lt. Surge!” An applause followed as the militant man set his army boots on the stage. He glanced at the audience; his eyes hidden behind a thick pair of sunglasses. He simply walked down the stage, shaking Lusamine’s hand as he drew near without acknowledging the audience further.

Once settled, Lt. Surge stood tall with his hands behind his back. “A pleasure to be here, princess” he spoke anally, much in contrast to his statement.

“Well, aren’t you Prince Charming, I prefer Lusamine, thanks” she retorted pleasantly.

Lt. Surge lowered his sunglasses to get another look at Lusamine. “My mistake, ma’am. With half the Life Sphere being royalty, I just assumed that was the case.”

She laughed placing a hand on her hip. “I can certainly understand how you could make that mistake. Now then, would you do the honours?” she asked rhetorically as she moved away from the podium, presenting it with an open hand.

Lt. Surge nodded. He took to the stand, as ridged as ever. “The Aether Gala is a Grudge Match like any other. Two people enter, one comes out on top. Should the lucky contestant come out on top, they may choose to take on the next combatant in our lineup in a double or nothing final fight. You get twice the Tunderbadges, or you lose the Tunderbadges you earned from the last fight and walk away with nothing. The only respite you’ll receive between matches is a single Heart Container.”

From the other end of the stage, Lusamine raised her hand. Lt. Surge unclipped the microphone from the podium and expertly lobbed the device for her to catch. “And now, for our esteemed guest of honour, the Life Sphere’s first and greatest hero, Mr. Game & Watch!”

At the airing of the announcement, two gritty looking Chanseys waddled their way on stage. Deck out with sunglasses and eviolite neck chains, they took to center stage. They carefully scanned the area, looking out to the audience and inspecting each face one by one. Once they were satisfied, they parted ways, waddling apart and revealing the flat man himself, Mr. Game & Watch. He celebrated with a jerky set of jazz hands which caused thunderous applause. His hands fell to his ‘heart’, swooning over the audience’s affection.

“Wow, I wasn’t expecting our greatest hero to be such a character” Lusamine aired pleasantly as she approached the three foot creature. “I can’t thank you enough for pulling this event together, you have some impressive contacts within the Sunshine Stadium.”

The flat man waved his hand in dismissal, as if he was gesturing that the work he’d done was no trouble at all.

“Well then, I suppose we should delay no longer, let’s have our eager volunteer come down and wage their battle.” Lusamine turned to the audience then, extending a welcoming arm. “Anyone at all! You’re welcome to challenge anyone one of us on stage here, isn’t that right, Lt. Surge?” she quizzed as she turned to the militant man.

He shrugged. “Maybe next time” he put simply.

“Oh? I thought a big macho man like yourself was always ready to throw down?”

“Since becoming a referee, I’ve preferred to watch and study battles. I have nothing to prove by fighting in the Sunshine Stadium.”

“Well, I’m perfectly willing to challenge any Pokemon Trainers in the audience. Our champion here is eager to scrap with anyone though!” she added as she patted Mr. Game & Watch on the head.

[Coolshaymin]

"... Aether Foundation... Lusamine..." Moon kind of just observed the show from the seats for the moment. Huh, a double or nothing grudge match for charity. She hoped this wasn't a front. It was hard to tell with Lusamine and she hasn't seen her since the incident... "... Well, no time like the present to check where her heart is now..." Moon said to herself as the invitation came Moon tapped a Pokeball from her quiver.


The Stadium suddenly went completely dark. Almost as if all light has been devoured suddenly. However there was one light, shining like a brilliant moon in the center of the Stadium. "I, the Champion of Alola-" Moon's voice began from atop the Moon Bat that was Lunala before jumping down upon the Stadium Floor. Light returned to the area as Nebby released the captured light to soar next to Moon's side. "Moon, accept your challenge~!" Moon declared with a pose. She sure loved her entrances nowadays.

"Been a long time, Lusamine. Care for a Pokemon Battle?" Moon challenged, her trusty Pokemon floating to her side. "One on one, preferably, I kind of just have Nebby and Robin on me at the moment," She adds with an awkward laugh. Zygarde is still causing a mess somewhere in the cove. Who knows what Tapu Koko is doing.

Moon	Nebby (Lunala)
HP: 165 Shield HP: 55 Status: Making an Entrance Appeal: 0	HP: 195 Shield HP: 70 Status: Well Fed Appeal: 0

[Mr. Game & Watch]

As the light swelled into darkness, a slight panic arose from everyone on stage. Lt. Surge swiftly removed his sunglasses, just to ensure it wasn’t him. Mr. Game & Watch’s head flipped from side to side, watching the sky for whatever monstrous infected beast was after him this time. Why was it that whenever he left his house a new apocalypse happened!? His Chansey bodyguards rolled his way as quickly as they could, producing the eggs from their pouches and taking aim with them. The only one not to panic was Lusamine, she stood where she was, an arm at her stomach and her opposite hand hovering in front of her chin. She merely watched as the moon Pokemon descended from the sky.

Without needing to see who the contestant was, Lusamine gave Mr. Game & Watch a small pat on the head. “I hope you don’t mind if you’ll sit this one out, Mr. Hero. I think this one’s for me” she spoke in hushed tones, directing him off stage with a helpful hand.

Mr. G&W didn’t question the woman’s authority, he signed up for a scrap, not a duel against some sort of light god. Directing his bodyguards, he promptly waddled off stage. His day would come some other time, because if one thing was for certain, it was not today.

Lusamine waxed a pleasant smile to her newly arrived rival. “Dramatic as always” she lightly joked. “And so I’ve heard. Champion Moon. That’s a title with a lot of weight, but you seem to wear it well. I can’t think of a single Alolan who’s more deserving of it” she continued as she descended the stairs of the stage. “But yes, I think a Pokemon battle would be lovely. A more friendly affair than our last one, and I apologize for that.” She paused. “I’m told I wasn’t of sound mind.” There was a sort of sting to her complexion.

She turned back to the stage for a brief moment. “Surge, if you would be so kind” Lusamine asked, twirling her finger to the sky.

Lt. Surge offered a thumbs up. “With gusto.” From above, the shadow of a UFO-esque object motioned toward the stage. Looking above, many would see a Magnezone concentrating its heavy magnets toward the stage. It jiggled a bit before tearing itself from the ground, shooting upwards until the metal floorboards connected to the synthetic creature. Together, they flew off, creating a much more spacious arena for the two Pokemon trainers to battle within.

Lusamine took this time to take a few paces back, stopping when she felt the distance between her and her rival was equal to that of a regulated Pokemon stadium. She twirled back around, releasing a Pokeball in the process. As it struck the ground, a crackling of light revealed the slender serpent, Mioltic. She whipped her majestic hair from side to side, her wide- and cross-eyed gaze trying to focus on the Lunala. “Feeb!” she cried out.

“Melody, I’m going to need your complete focus in this battle, we have quite the challenge ahead of us” she called out to her Pokemon. The creature awkwardly nodded, as if she wasn’t used to having a neck. Lusamine returned her gaze to Moon. “Fair enough, one-on-one it is then.”

Lusamine pointed forth, the motion being detected by Melody. Without a spoken word, the serpentine creature slithered across the battlefield with great haste, slinking toward the Lunala. She recoiled her head back, mouth becoming agape. Streams of steam arose from her fishy lips before a concentrated spray of boiling water erupted forth, aimed directly at Nebby.

[Melody’s Scald: tvuScsy5p_1d20+2 // 18% + 30% chance to Burn] <15>

In quick succession, Melody continued to worm her way across the battlefield, wriggling directly underneath the moon deity. She slithered along the ground in a circular formation, growing faster and faster and encasing her body with water in the process. “Hydro Pump, now!” she commanded with precise clarity. Once her words wrung across the battlefield, the water shed from the Milotic’s skin and pooled in the center of the circle she was making in the ground. Just as suddenly as it happened, the water shot upwards like a geyser, blasting against Lunala’s body in a violent fashion.

[Melody’s Hydro Pump: p_1d20+2 // 30%] <22>
[Crit Confirm p_1d20+2] <10>

[Melody’s Appeal: p_1d20+2] <11>

HP: 170% Shield: 60% Status: N/A Appeal: 0

1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2

[Coolshaymin]

"... Heh, thanks. It has weighed quite a bit but I can lift it just fine," Moon replied. She had to protect Alola quite a few times since becoming Champion. Apparently that was expectd of them to a degree. "... Yeah, that might be an understatement... I'm glad to get the chance for a real Pokemon Battle though. One where we aren't against each other. Just a nice competition," Moon remarked after Lusamine commented about their last battle.

Moon looked down as the arena began to be lifted by Surge's Magneton. Nebby looked down with Moon before they glanced at each other. Well, they could go all out in this space at least. Moon stepped back to make distance with Lusamine as Nebby adjusted herself as well. "... Melody, huh? Nice choice," Moon commented as the Pokemon she was challenging came out. "Okay Nebby, you don't let your guard down either. Lusamine's Pokemon are tough but you're tougher!" Moon raised Nebby's confidence to which the moon bat happily screeched.


STVrU4eUp_1d20+3(Nebby dodging Steam)

The Pokemon flew out of the way of the scalding water just in time as the hot water was fired at her. However the snake was not done with it's assault as it began... circling? Nebby watched the Pokemon curiously. Moon thought about the motion for a moment before realizing what was going on. "Nebby, dodge now!" Moon called. The bat looked back at Moon before trying to move out of the circle.

p_1d20+3(Nebby surviving Hydropump)

However she was too slow. Nebby's wing got clipped, causing it to let a pained sound at the high amount of water pressure. However the Pokemon corrected it's flight to avoid crashing. "Good job, Nebby. That would of hurt a lot more if it hit you directly... Now, calm your mind and focus! Do what you do best!" Moon declared. Nebby  Nebby obliged, the Pokemon gathering the light around it into it's body. It's bladed wings turned golden, it's inner wings glowing a bright blue, it's skeletal body pure white and a third eye appearing on it's face as it entered it's Full Moon Form.

(Nebby activated Cosmic Power, +2 to her WIS Mod, damage boosted by WIS)

Nebby wasn't devouring the light in the area though. The light draining would begin to focus on Melody, the Milotic's sight beginning to darken unless it fought Nebby's power. If not the area would get a whole lot darker to them as Nebby forcibly drained it's light.

p_1d20+6(Nightshade, targets INT, deals 20% damage, inflicts Blind for 3 turns)

"Now that you have the light stored inside you time to unleash it! Moongeist Beam!" the champion declared. The Pokemon accumulated light in the tips of it's wings before firing a beam of light born from the light it stole from it's surroundings. The blast having an impact that seemed to enforce fear in it's victim.

p_1d20+6(Moongeist Beam, deals 30% damage and causes Fear if an INT Roll equal to 12+Nebby's WIS isn't met. So currently 18)

Nebby ended floating in front of Moon who put her hands together in a circle formation catching Nebby's glow. "The Power of the Moon! Dark and alluring. A light in the endless night sky. However while there is a light side of the Moon there is an equal or greater dark side beyond our view. That is the thing Nebby  represents. Think you and your Milotic can outshine that~?" Moon challenged in a short speech before pointing towards Lusamine, appealing in Nebby's place by speaking for her and showcasing her light.

p_1d20+3(Moon's Appeal)

Moon	Nebby (Full Moon)
HP: 165 Shield HP: 55 Status: Praising the Moon Appeal: 0	HP: 160 (-30) Shield HP: 70 Status: Cosmic Power (2) Appeal: 0

1d20+3·1d20+3·1d20+6·1d20+6·1d20+3

[Mr. Game & Watch]

With all its water expelled, Melody slithered out from underneath the moon bat’s shadow, attempting to make some distance before it could unleash its own onslaught. She held no fear of the creature, strictly out of ignorance of what it was exactly. Upon reaching what she considered to be a safe location, the Milotic swished itself around just in time to watch her opponent begin charging up its power. She watched in awe, the bright lights of the moon emissary being a spectacular show to bare witness. One eye locked on the glowing third eye, while the other lazily drooped to the side. It was in that moment that Melody comprehended just how outclassed a mere Feebas… er, Milotic was to a Pokemon of legend.

Lusamine was feeling that as well, but to a minor extent, not showing much concern, just weighing her options in contrast to something so overwhelmingly powerful. Just in that moment, her earpiece began buzzing. “Hey, uh, I just turned on the tube. Are you fighting Moon right now? Are you sure that’s a good idea?” the voice of Steve cautioned in a worried manner.

“Naturally. I’m just glad I’ll have the opportunity to experience a fight with the Champion herself. Not just hear recounts about what happened from third parties. This time you’re fighting the real me, which might be a bit more challenging than what you’ve seen before.”

“Oh, you’re doing a thing right now. Sigh, that’s fine, you probably wouldn’t listen to me anyway” he spoke exasperatedly before his voice clipped out completely.

[Melody’s INT resist: JhCigJuPp_1d20-1] <11>
[Melody’s Blind check: p_1d20+2] <4>

The light radiating around the Lunala was quick to dim, a shrouding darkness encroaching on Melody. The creature began to panic, wriggling about as if it were trying to dodge the shadows creeping towards it. It was to no avail however, soon it took its strangle hold on the Milotic, encasing her eyes in permanent darkness. The Pokemon was rendered blind, her head swaying for side to side, as if she was trying to knock a bucket off her head. She hadn’t the foggiest clue what was happening.

Lusamine stepped forward throwing her hand to the side. “Melody, stay calm! You’re going to have to listen to me very carefully from here on in!” she loudly ordered. Her eyes flickered back to Nebby as she took formation in the sky. Whatever that creature was up to, it would be no good if it struck Melody directly, but there was no way that she’d be able to pull herself together and slink out of the way in time. She wait for the precise moment then called out to Melody once again. “Melody, protect, now!” The sea serpent froze, summoning a ethereal barrier in front of her person. The Moongeist Beam struck with power beyond measure, flakes of energy ricocheting off the protective wall and causing the Pokemon to skid backwards from merely trying to hold back its energy. Just when it seemed close to shattering the glass-like barrier, it dissipated.

“Hmm, I must say, that was an impressively underhanded strategy” she complimented with a cross of her arms. “Getting me to agree to a one-on-one match so that after you blind and cripple my Pokemon I can’t switch them out. A helpless target left for your Lunala to sweep up. Is this how you beat the elite four?” she questioned as she gestured to her Milotic, who had resorted to rubbing her face into the sand in an attempt to restore her eyesight. “How sad” she added, her brows curving in disappointment.

She turned her attention back to Melody, who still seemed a bit lost, more so than usual. “Melody! How about we patch things up with an Aqua Ring!” Lusamine commanded. The creature stuck it head upwards, spraying a torrent of water into the air and letting it fall back onto her like she was a statue at a water fountain. As the water fell back down, it coated around her body like an extra layer of skin. It glowed with a watery blue hue, radiating its healing nature.

[Melody’s Aqua Ring: p_1d6+2] <7>
[Melody’s Soaked duration: p_1d20+2 // Aqua Ring maxes out at 3 turns] <8>

With her fresh and new watery coat, Melody slithered her tail around her body, bringing the fan-like appendage to the front of her face. She waved it around, coyly hiding her face behind it. She revealed her eyes, batting her brows seductively, a hypnotic spell sent in Nebby’s general direction.

[Melody’s Attract: p_1d20+2 // Targets INT] <20>
[Blind roll: p_1d20+2] <15> <-

Lusamine’s eyes remained locked on the Lunala, closely keeping track of where it was flying. “Aim your head slightly up and to the right. Let her hear you sing!” To the credit of her name, Melody did have quite the singing voice. From her fishy lips arose a tune, a siren’s song that was sweet to the ear. A creature of a lesser mind might think it was a harmless harmony, unable to keep itself from listening. As the soothing sounds entered the mind though, it echoed and bored into the brain, wreaking unimaginable havoc on the mindscape.

[Melody’s Disarming Voice: p_1d20+2 // 19% targets INT] <20>
[Blind roll: p_1d20+2] <15> <-

“As beautiful as the moon is, it can’t measure to the things it shines down on” Lusamine stated with a dramatic hair flip. “After all, what is the moon if not the provider for all things beautiful?”

[Lusamine’s Appeal: p_1d20+4] <22>

HP: 157% Shield: 20% Status: Blind (3) Soaked (3) Appeal: 30

1d20-1·1d20+2·1d6+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+4

[Coolshaymin]

"The real you, huh?" Moon thought about those words before smirking. "I'll be the judge of that~!" She remarks before watching as the opponent's Pokemon buried her head in the ground. "No, not at all. I was being honest when I said I don't have many Pokemon on me. I left most of them back home and some have just left to do their own thing I guess. Nebby and Robin are the only Pokemon I have left so an one-on-one is the best I could do..." she says solemnly. She misses most her team. "What? Would you honestly feel better using a full team to gang up on my one Pokemon?" she added, seeming to test Lusamine's statement.

ErM|_Hbrp_1d20-2(Attract Resist)
p_1d20-2(Disarming Voice resist)

"...?" Nebby tilted her head at the display of attraction. She did not seem to understand the gesture. The large bat was clueless in the ways of love. However the Disarming Voice was able to penetrate his dull brain and cause a scree of pain as he shifted back and forth. "Nebby!" Moon called as her Pokemon was drilled by her opponent's song.

"... Alright then, these aren't usually very effective but since she's soaked... Nebby, use your shadow powers and then Blizzard!" Moon declares as Nebby let loose strands of shadow that whipped at Melody from the air to strike at Melody after shaking her head. The Pokemon then glowed as it gathered more light the area rapidly chilling as the Soaked on Melody was attempted to be used against her.

p_1d20+6(Moon's Shadow Light, 14%)
p_1d20+6^
p_1d20+6^^
p_1d20+6(Blizzard, 31% damage, targets CON, 50% chance of Frozen)

"Now, let's try a technique we came up with here on Li! You're not the only one that got stronger, Lusamine!  Nebby use Eventide~!" Moon declared, the bat moon god nodded as a rainbow started filling in her inner body. After a moment it would fire out rainbow swords made of light in rapid succession towards Melody that would deal a lot of damage if they weren't evaded even a little.

p_1d20+3(Eventide, deals 20% damage. Deals double damage if the foe rolls under 6 the attack, scoring a direct hit)

"While that may be true... What one provides can be taken away by covering it in darkness. Do you think your beauty can outshine the dark on it's own?" Moon asked, keeping the banter going.

p_1d20+3(Appeal)

Moon  HP: 165 Shield HP: 55 Status: Praising the Moon Appeal: 50

Nebby (Full Moon) HP: 141 (-49) Shield HP: 70 Status: Cosmic Power (1) CD: Blizzard (1)

1d20-2·1d20-2·1d20+6·1d20+6·1d20+6·1d20+6·1d20+3·1d20+3

[Mr. Game & Watch]

The battlefield remained, the lowly sea serpent against the almighty emissary of the moon. While Melody’s vocal cords seemed to have ruptured something within Nebby’s mind, it was hardly enough to call the battle a decisive victory just yet. Even so, Lusamine held a slight smirk in the confidence that at least something was going right.

Lusamine did not have a look of confidence though, but that might have been inspired by Moon’s words than anything else. Puzzled, she angled her head when Moon was trying to explain why she was lacking in Pokemon. “I run a corporation, sweetie, so maybe my math’s a bit off, but by the sound of it, you have two Pokemon. How you find yourself forced into a one-on-one is beyond me” she replied with a bit of a shrug. “Semantics, I suppose” she added, looking at her nails. “My preferences aren’t much of a concern to me. I agreed to the terms and far be it from me to back down from them. I’ll just have to take your word that you came so unprepared for this fight that you left half of your team back at home, Champion of Alola.”

[Melody Blind Check: WZJ|0rZDp_1d20+2] <12>

[Melody DODGE!: p_1d20-4] <-2> <-
[Melody DODGE! (extra Blind roll): p_1d20-4] <7>

[Melody DODGE!: p_1d20-4] <5> <-
[Melody DODGE! (extra Blind roll): p_1d20-4] <15>

[Melody Bubble Shielded]

Distracted by her polite brow beating, Lusamine was caught unawares as Nebby released a series of shadowy tendrils to strike at Melody. The creature’s shadow encrusted eyes made so that it was lost in a sea of darkness, head bobbing about without so much as a sense of direction to where her foe was. The Moon’s Shadow Light struck regardless, bashing the sea serpent left and right. Cringing in disdain, Lusamine threw her hand out. “Melody, protect, now!” On cue with her instructions, the Milotic summoned an ethereal screen to protect herself, the last of the shadow strands lashing at the protective wall before it was smashed to bits, crackling like a broken mirror.

[Melody Blizzard RESIST!: p_1d20+2 <8>
[Melody Blizzard RESIST! (extra Blind roll): p_1d20+2 <8>
[Freeze Chance: p_1d100 <97>

Melody remained steadfast, but it seemed that it didn’t really matter how prepared she was. The chilling north winds smacked against her wet and cold body, sending shivers all along her body. She kept her stance though, feebly bracing herself until the blizzard dissipated.

[Melody Eventide DODGE!: p_1d20-4] <-3>
[Melody Eventide DODGE! (extra Blind roll): p_1d20-4] <-3>

While not the fishiscle that she thought she might become, Melody was still caught shivering in place. In the meantime, the moon beast was charging up its next attack. The serpent was left unaware, but Lusamine was not so ignorant. Her jaw had been locked ever since the first Moon’s Shadow Light struck. This whole battle looked to be falling apart in the matter of one turn, but she wasn’t going to sit idly by. “Melody! Shake it off! Serpentine, now!” she commanded with a stomp of her heel.

Obeying, the Milotic began to slither across the ground, head swaying every which way. Her movements were erratic, but it seemed that no matter how fast she tried to slither away, the arrow followed, striking the creature down. She flopped to the stadium’s floor after that hit, like a tired dog coming back from a marathon.

“Get up!” Lusamine called out. “You’re stronger than this, Melody!” she added with a fist to her heart. “A Feebas doesn’t just become a Milotic! It takes blood, sweat, and tears! You earned your status, show them how!”

At first, the fish’s lips merely puttered, like a car without gas. However, her head twitched, her blackened eyes narrowing. She didn’t quite pull herself upright, but she made it about halfway, like her head was bowing. She released a muted, but mighty “MURRR!” Her mouth remained agape as a small puttering of water jetted out from her mouth. The scalding waters flew a hefty six feet before flopping onto the ground.

[Scald: p_1d20+2 // 18% damage + 30% chance to Burn] <4> <-
[Scald (extra Blind roll): p_1d20+2] <14>

Lusamine stamped her heel yet again. “Give her everything!” she commanded.

Melody seemed somewhat hesitant, but her head locked in place, a twinkle of determination in her void-like eye. Water began to form at her mouth yet again, though it took the form of an ever-increasing sphere. It built up, larger and larger, the layer of water around her scaly skin being absorbed into the great mass. “Hydro Pump! Go!”

With Lusamine’s echoing words, the sphere of water exploded. The entire mass of it erupted like a sideways geyser, the jet stream blasting directly at the Lunala. The whole battlefield would be covered by mist, a rainbow forming in its wake.

[Hydro Pump: p_1d20+2 // 35% damage + Soak is cured] <22>
[Hydro Pump (extra Blind roll): p_1d20+2] <22>
[BLIND DOUBLE CRIT: p_1d20+2] <4>

Lusamine took in a deep breath. They managed to get a lucky shot onto the Lunala, but they’d need a couple more like that if they stood any chance of winning. “I wouldn’t let myself drown in darkness. If my light was taken, I’d find a way to get it back” she replied plainly.

[Lusamine’s Appeal: p_1d20+4] <10>

HP: 60% Shield: BUSTED Status: Blind (2) Appeal: 49

1d20+2·1d20-4·1d20-4·1d20-4·1d20-4·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d100·1d20-4·1d20-4·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+2·1d20+4

[Champion of Alola, Moon]

"More the consequence of limited resources and my work. Robin is currently during intel and resource gathering for me while Nebby stays with me. They swap that role sometimes though Robin is admittedly a little better than Nebby," she shrugs off, the bat looking back with a curious look. "I'm more than just a trainer and my Pokemon are more than just my team. They are assistants and my family. I depend on them for a lot of things, not just battle," she adds.


X0pmaRLLp_1d20+1(Nebby Dodges the Scald)

Nebby not distracted by the banter evades the heat while Moon frowns. "... It looks like Melody is reaching her limits too. I kind of wish Robin was with me now so we could keep this going but I think you're better calling her-" Moon began to suggest Melody get called back before stopping as Nebby is blasted back by a huge blast of water.


p_1d20+3(Crit not confirmed)

The moon creature managed to catch itself before it slammed into a wall but the force of the attack was high and it was struggling to fly for a moment. "Nebby! You alright?" She asked in concern to which the bat gave a scree before preparing itself in determination. "... Heh, you're really fired up, huh? Never got to fight her for real, did you?" Moon asked to which the Pokemon gave an affirimitive sound.

"That's good, because we'll do you a favor and give it all back right now! Nebby, full force light show!" Moon declared to which Nebby started firing blue lasers all around, the small beams aiming to slice the serpent with hard to pin movements. Meanwhile Moon began to draw her bow and put an arrow primed to the string.

p_1d20+6(Moon's Shadow Light, 14%)
p_1d20+6^
p_1d20+6^^

"Let's show them what we can do as a family, Nebby, with all the light you have left!" She calls her Pokemon to fly behind her and Nebby begins channeling light into Moon's bow as she aims. "This is the arrow born under the moon's gaze that can pierce any darkness. In the name of love and justice I will pierce the very stars! Shining Arrow!" Moon declares releasing the string and snapping the enchanted arrow through the air towards Melody. The arrow seemed guided by Nebby's light as it aimed to strike Melody and promptly explode in a brilliant explosion of light that showered blue sparkles as Moon sheathes her weapon. Afterwards the glow from Nebby dissipates as she used all the light she had left for that attack.

p_1d20+6(Shining Arrow, deals 36% damage, 50% chance to Mind Melt, pierces shields)

"Milotics aren't the only things that evolve with hard effort. Mine and Nebby's bonds seem to just shine brighter today, huh?" she remarks with a competitive smirk. "It was a great battle though," she remarks, apparently thinking it was over... Which it might be.


p_1d20+3(Appeal)

Moon HP: 165 Shield HP: 55 Appeal: 50

Nebby HP: 106 (-84) Shield HP: 70 Shining Arrow (2), Full Moon (3)

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[Mr. Game & Watch]

In the aftermath of letting out her hydro pump, Melody was left panting, her breaths pale and shallow. The creature had no way of knowing if its final act of retaliation did anything at all. Lusamine though, she could clearly see that the torrent of water hit its mark, but the Lunala was clearly not as worse for wear as the Milotic was, worse yet, it was gearing up for its next assault. All things considered, there was no victory to be found here, no matter how much she ‘believed’ in her Pokemon or trusted some wayward force of the universe to carry her though. She waved her hand and subtly looked the other way, leaving her Pokemon to deal with the upcoming assault on her lonesome. Not that shouting various directions was going to do Melody any favours at this point anyways.

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[DODGE!: p_1d20-3] <11>

The blinded beast stood where it was with great caution, its head very slowly bobbing up and down to try to make heads or tails about where her opponent was. Alas, it was an airborne creature, so she couldn’t even so much as rely on seismic activity. The beams of light sliced through her scaly skin, battering her back and forth. Her mouth would pop open each time, as if to let out a wavering cry, only to abruptly cut off by the next hit.

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[DODGE!: p_1d20-3] <8>

Melody’s body flopped to the ground by that point, no longer able to move so much as a muscle when the shining arrow was unleashed. Her head perked up, as if her eyes were finally able to see something outside of the vast darkness that had corrupted her vision. A light that blinded her in a new, but similar way. As it hit its target, the Milotic erupted into a flash of light, one that scaled from the tip of her head to the end of her tail. Once it ran its course, the creature was left in the dirt, a petrified statue.

Lusamine pulled out a Love Ball, aiming it at her defeated sea serpent. A red stream of light fired from the device, retrieving Melody’s Trophy. Her eyes wandered to the jumbotron, noticing that the camera was focusing on her. Suddenly she held a wide and pleasant smile, closing her eyes with mirth. “And so they do. It seems I underestimated how powerful a bond you and your Lunala have. One could say, it’s legendary!” she praised as she stepped forward, a slight wave to the crowd as she encroached on Moon’s location.

As Lusamine came to a halt, she presented her splayed hand forward, directing it toward Moon for a handshake. “Oh, I’m sure you’ve had more challenging battles against the elite four” she replied with a friendly dismissiveness to her tone. “Me, I’d hardly call myself a seasoned Pokemon battler” she added with a guffaw laugh. “But this was a learning experience, one I won’t soon forget.”

HP: -KO- Shield: BUSTED Status: Blind (1) Appeal: 49

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