Pokémon, Secrets of the Unown. (started/IC/accepting)

[Magnet Soldier]

The Unown. A race of pokémon believed to have evolved from human language itself. Recently, however, it has been discovered that the Unown came before language, and are believed to be one of the first ever life forms to have ever existed. So why are they so weak? Or, atleast, if they are strong, why haven't they shown us their strength? No-one knows. Many experts on Pokémon, such as Professor Oak and Professer Elm believe that they are protected by a more powerful Pokémon, such as the Legendary Dogs, Raikou, Entei and Suicune. They are not far off from the truth, as those Pokémon do protect something, but not the Unown themselves. They protect the secret, though no-one is sure what secret. There are three homes for the unown, spread out across the world. They are the Ruins of Alph, the Solaceon Ruins and the Tanoby Ruins.

Researchers have been fasinated by the Ruins for Decades, and have been puzzled by the engravings in the shapes of unown. The Ruins of Alph are one of Johto's main Tourist Attractions, coming second only to the Twin Towers in Ecruteak City. However, all that has changed since the incident at the Tanoby Ruins in Kanto. Researchers there have called in a freak Phenomenon, and believed it impossible for the Unown to have done it. What is the incident? Well, it was an Explosion. The Weepth Chamber exploded in a beam of bright blue light, visible from all the Sevii Islands, and the west side of the nearby Sinnoh region, aswell as Fuscia City, the closest city in Kanto to the Sevii Islands. Civilians of Seven Island, the Island with the Tanoby Chamber Ruins, reported feeling a huge earthquake before the Explosion, and the battle tower of the Sevii Islands lost the top floor to the earthquake. Civilians near the Chambers also reported seeing Raikou and Entei fleeing the Chambers, Entei running towards the Sinnoh Region, Raikou towards Johto. Seen as though no-one reported seeing Suicune, it is presumed that he stayed behind at the Tanoby Chambers, and that the other two went to the other Ruins.

More Recently, a Secret Chamber has been discovered in the Ruins of Alph. It Contains a deep cavern which is believed to be connected to the other ruins, and maybe more across the world. You have been assigned to search these tunnels and unlock the secrets of the Ruins. However, bewarned. The unown use Radio signals to communicate, and these disrupted communications, so as soon as you enter the ruins, you are on your own. Also, something else was found in the ruins. Something that would send the whole world into a Panic. Three words were etched into the wall, each letter represented by an Unown, each letter painted red with blood. Underneath these words was a human body, mutilated beyond recognition. This isn't an Ordinary pokémon adventure. The three words were: [center][b][color="#FF0000"]We are Awake[/color][/b][/center]

[spoiler=Rules]~No Cheesy Pokémon Lines.
~All YCM and Roleplaying Rules Apply, Such as the Advanced Clause.
~You may have Between 2 and 5 Pokémon, And they May be between Lv 30 And Lv 60.
~No formor Champions, , Gym Leaders or legendary Trainers. You may be an Expert Professor, but you are still only an intermediate Pokémon Trainer.
~To Make sure you read these rules, in your app tell me which pokemon stayed at the Tanoby Chambers.
~Be Sensible with everything in your App. No-one younger than 14 or Older than 60 is going to go on a journey down a tunnel that goes who-knows-where. And no-one is going to be called Rejinameinsaedadrewd Nameuandyamjdbajfnhajfbahe Or anything like that, so either English/American names or japanese Names.
~No legendary pokémon, and only one Pseudo Legendary or one 'Shiny' pokémon per Party. And no Unowns, as no-one trusts them Anymore.
~No 'Unknown' things in the App, such as Unknown Age or unknown Name. Pretty much everything is going to be known about them, or else they wouldn't be trusted. No Cliches either. [/spoiler]

[spoiler=App] Post app on OOC thread: http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/234903-pokemon-secrets-of-the-unown-not-startedoocaccepting/

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearence(Pic Or Description. In Spoiler):
Job: Trainer/Expert/Researcher/Other
Personality(2+ LINES long):
Bio(4+ LINES long):
Why you've decided to explore the Ruins.
Pokemon Specialism: (Eg. Fire, Water, Grass, Strong, Slow.)
Pokémon: (Name~LvL~Moves~Ability~Types)[/spoiler]

[spoiler=My App]Name: Lyle Clement
Age: 16
Gender: Male
[spoiler=Appearence:][img]http://th08.deviantart.com/fs40/300W/f/2009/020/8/c/Pokemon_Trainer_Vyn_by_Kittn622.jpg[/img][/spoiler]
Job: Trainer
Personality: Lyle is a pessimistic person, always seeing the bad in things, but uses this in a way that is funny, and usually makes people befriend him easily. He is an easily lovable person, and is cheerful alot of the time, despite his pessimism, usually earning him the title of a Happy Emo. He's very intelligent and talented, but is usually over looked for his sister.
Bio: Lyle is the younger sibling of Karen Clement, the most powerful of the Johto/Kanto Elite four and specialist in dark type pokemon. He has been over shadowed by her many times, and has grown spiteful of her. This is because whatever he does, such as when he defeated Claire of Blackthorne, she does better, she became elite four number 4 at the same time. This has caused him to see the whole world from a bad point of view. He has decided to research the ruins to show he is just as talented as his sister, and to find rare pokémon with which he can defeat his sister.
Why you've decided to explore the Ruins: To prove his worth and make him noticed instead of his sister.
Pokemon Specialism: Speed
Pokémon: (Name~LvL~Moves~Ability~Types)
Agirudaa~56~Giga Drain, Bug Buzz, Focus Blast, Sludge Bomb~Hydration~Bug
Jolteon~58~Thunder, Raindance, Shadow Ball, Dig~volt absorb~electric
Aerodactyl~57~Stone Edge, Fly, Fire Fang, Thunder Fang~Pressure~Rock/Flying
Weavile~58~Dark pulse, Blizzard, Hail, Aerial Ace~pressure~Ice/Dark
Sceptile~59~Leaf Blade, Leaf Storm, Focus Blast, Aerial Ace~Overgrow~Grass[/spoiler]

[spoiler=Accepted Apps][spoiler=MKS]Name:Hanbei Hanshiba
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Appearence: Hanbei is a little shorter than your average 18 year old, he is 64 inches tall and average weight. He doesn't have too strong of a build at all, however he isn't fat nor skinny. Hanbei has medium length straight black hair that meet at points. He has Dark brown eyes and a small scar on his chin. Hanbei wears a dark red beret with a gold pokeball symbol on the side. Hanbei also wears a read undershirt with a white trench coat over it, the sleeves are baggy and wide. The end of the sleeves and bottom of the trench coat is decorated with a type of golden fabric. He also wears Dark blue baggy jeans with a gold chain hanging from it that has Pokeballs hanging from it. Hanbei wears black sneakers to top it off and has a string hanging out of one of his pockets, inside is a brown compass.
Job: Philosopher and Explorer
Personality: Hanbei is fun loving and an enjoyable person to be around with, he looks wimpy and looks like a push over but don't ever underestimate him, his brains make up for his lack of brawn and his focus is greater than the average man. Hanbei does think a lot of himself but he knows he's not the smartest one out there. He respects many scientists and Explorers and wishes that he could work beside them one day. His love for knowledge and discovery is only matched by his love for his pokemon.
Bio: Hanbei is the son of one of Professor Oak's underlings. As a result, Hanbei has learned a lot from his visits to professor Oak and other visitors that Professor Oak had, like Professor Elm and Professor Birch. At a young age, Hanbei showed a great understanding of science and Humanism as well as the balance of life, at the age of 10 he, instead of starting his pokemon journey, took up Philosophy classes, by his own request! Hanbei was much too smart for his age, he ended up in a class with students 5-8 years older than him! By the age of 14 he was a certified philosopher and had already caught his first pokemon while on school grounds. Now days Hanbei is seen teaching younger kids about the Pokemon-Human balance and other basic philosophical ideas they would use on their own Pokemon Journey.
Why you've decided to explore the Ruins: Hanbei discovered the mystery through professor Oak and had always wanted to go there, now he has a chance to prove himself to the world.
Pokemon Specialism: Strategic, can fit his pokemon style to the situation.
Pokémon: (Name~LvL~Moves~Ability-type)
Slowking
Lvl: 60
Moves:Psychic, Zen Headbutt, Ice Beam, Trick Room
Ability: Regeneration
Type:Water/Psychic

Nidoking
Lvl:58
Moves: Earth Power, Hone Claws, Venom Shock, Thunderbolt
Ability: Poison Point
Type: Poison/Ground

Dragonite
Lvl:57
Moves: Fire Punch, Roost, Aqua Tail, Brick Break
Ability: Inner Focus
Type: Dragon/Flying

Spiritomb
lvl:56
Moves: Confusion, Substitute, Toxic, Destiny Bond
Ability:Pressure
Type: Ghost/Dark

Chillanccio
lv.59
Moves: Bullet Seed, Rock Blast, Tail Slap, Return
Ability: Skill Link
Type: Normal [/spoiler]
[spoiler=Nazo]Name: Zach Jones
Age: 16
Gender: Male
[spoiler=Appearence(Pic Or Description. In Spoiler): ]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/carrr/hot_anime_guy-1.jpg[/IMG]
[/spoiler]
Job: Trainer
Personality(2+ LINES long): Zach is a fun-loving and immature teenager. At heart, he's probably has the maturity of a 10-year old. Although, he does have a temper, but it takes a lot of annoyance or bothering to unlock that side of him. He loves showing his skills in pokemon battles too.
Bio(4+ LINES long): Born to a loving family in Goldenrod City, Zach was given the opportunity of being an only child. He was spoiled for the longest time, but to everyone's suprise, did not become a self-centered brat in the process. In the exact opposite, he became a friendly young man. Although when it comes to battling, he becomes the essence of competitiveness. He loves battling whenever possible. He does so by exploring places he has never been.
Why you've decided to explore the Ruins: Adventure and Stuff
Pokemon Specialism: Power
Pokémon: (Name~LvL~Moves~Ability~Types)

Gliscor~55~Ice Fang, X-Scissor, Stone Edge, Sword Dance~Hyper Cutter~Flying/Ground
Charizard~57~Flamethrower, Air Slash, Shadow Claw, Dragon Rage~Blaze~Fire/Flying
Porygon Z~55~Psychic, Charge Beam, Tri-Attack, Nasty Plot,~Adaptation~Normal
Kabutops~56~Aqua Jet, Night Slash, Wring Out, Rock Slide~Battle Armor~Rock/Water
Shibirudon~55~Crush Claw, Wild Charge, Crunch, Thunderwave~Levitate~Electric
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[spoiler=TY9239]Name: Ryan Terra
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Appearence: Ryan has a scar on his chin from an accident. He has light brown hair and tan skin, and he always wears jeans and a white shirt, with a dirty, brown jacket that he wore when he was working. He carries a belt which contains his pokeballs. He is at medium height and medium weight, and he has a long, slim nose wth blue eyes. He has a pendent which he wears in memeory of his grandfather. Ryan also has a watch that he wears with him, a magnifying glass in his left pocket, and a small notepad in his ritght pocket.
Job: Other (Archeologist)
Personality: Ryan can be fun, but he can also be very serious. He also gets annoyed when people ask about his pendent, and he can also be annoyed when he can't figure something out. He can sometime's be a know-it-all, but he can also be a fun, enjoyable kid. He prefers to be on the defensive, and is somewhat timid. He also can be a little suspicious of other people.
Bio: Ryan lived in Orebeurgh City, and he lived with his grandfather, father, and mother. He quickly became obsessed with collecting fossils, which both his grandfather and father did for a job. He found his first fossil, and revived it, and it was a Shieldon. This was when he loved pokemon and history. However, his fossil-hunting was short-lived, as his grandfather was killed in a mountaineering accient. Because Orebeurgh City was where his grandfather died, his family was going to move to Violet Town. However, he had went on one last fossil-hunting trip before he left Orebeurgh with his parents, and he got a scar from the trip. He then moved to Violet City, and Ryan quickly got a good education. He soon got a job as an Archeologist, and he soon became curious about the Ruin of Alph, which were ruins close to Violet City. He then got the job with a few others to explore the ruins.
Why you've decided to explore the Ruins: Ryan wants to explore the ruins because he wants to figure out what it is, and he wants to have an adventure like he had with his grandfather.
Pokemon Specialism: Defense
Pokémon: (Name~LvL~Moves~Ability-type)

Bastiodon~LV 58~ Iron Defense, Protect, Ancientpower, Iron Head~Sturdy~Rock/Steel
Shuckle~LV 55~ Power Trick, Gyro Ball, Iron Defense, Bug Bite~Sturdy~Rock/Bug
Steelix~LV 55~ Iron Tail, Double-Edge, Curse, DragonBreath~Rock Head~Steel/Rock
Skarmory~LV 55~ Spikes, Metal Sound, Air Slash, Steel Wing~Sturdy~Steel/Flying
Probopass~LV 56~ Iron Defense, Earth Power, Magnet Rise, Magnet Bomb~Magnet Pull~Rock/Steel[/spoiler][spoiler=Kongou][b]Name:[/b] Kongou Nishimura
[b]Age:[/b] 16
[b]Gender:[/b] Male
[b][spoiler=Appearence][/b][IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/34o9dsj.png[/IMG][/spoiler]
[b]Job:[/b] Trainer
[b]Personality(2+ LINES long): [/b]Kongou can always be talkative and kind with his friends, but when people talk bad about his friends, he can be very dangerous. Kongou sometimes can be a unusual genius, but people with close ties with him can figure out what's going on in his head. He is awesome with machines. He prefers to be swift, and becoming a hotshot. He also can be easygoing with strangers.
[b]Bio(4+ LINES long):[/b]Kongou lives in Sunyshore with his grandparents and his partner pokemon, Jalorda. Konogu's the son of a genius Pokemon trainer, who disappeared after his birth. His mother died giving birth to Kongou. He's a big fan of the Sunyshore Gym leader, Volkner and his battle strategies. As a result, Kongou became a Pokemon trainer, because he made a promise with his grandparents and Volkner, that he will become the best Pokemon Master there will be in all times. When Kongou was little, he was saved by a Luxray from a rampaging Gyarados. Because of that, Kongou wanted not only to be a Pokemon Master, but he wanted all Pokemon to be peaceful and caring. By the age of 12 he had already caught his first pokemon (Snivy). Nowadays, Kongou went to a journey through Sinnoh, collecting Gym badges. Now he wanted an answer to how Pokemon can be peaceful and caring more.
[b]Why you've decided to explore the Ruins:[/b] Kongou want an answer to how Pokemon can be more peaceful and caring of each others
[b]Pokemon Specialism[/b]: Speed
[b]Pokémon: [/b] (Name~LvL~Moves~Ability~Types)
[spoiler=JALORDA][IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/ob0f37.png[/IMG]Leaf Storm, Leaf Blade, Aerial Ace, Swords Dance[/spoiler]
(Luxray~Lv. 54~Thunder Fang, Scary Face, Wild Charge, Volt Change~Rivalry~Electric)
(Pidgeot~Lv. 53~Twister, Agility, Gale, Mirror Move~Keen Eye~Normal, Flying)
(Lepardas~Lv. 53~Fury Swipes, Hone Claws, Night Slash, Shadow Claw~Unburden~Dark)
(Garchomp~Lv. 51~Dragon Claw, Crunch, Flamethrower, Draco Meteor~Sand Veil~Dragon, Ground)[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Radio Kirby]Character: Rejinameinsaedadrewd Nameuandyamjdbajfnhajfbahe[b]Name:[/b][size="1"](Family Name First)[/size] 精強人　進太　／　せいきょうじん　しんた　／　Seikyoujin Shinta[hr][b]Age:[/b] 17[hr][b]Gender:[/b] Male[hr][b]Appearance:[/b] [IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/2yy1mwn.png[/IMG][hr][b]Job:[/b] Trainer[hr][b]Personality:[/b]He tends to be very brash with his decisions, and never looks ahead or behind. He often gets himself into trouble by rushing ahead into a dangerous situation. Despite all this, he can be thoughtful on occasion, surprising many.[hr][b]Bio:[/b] As a child, Shinta was always fascinated by Unown. Whenever he went to visit his relatives in Solaceon Town, he would always disappear into the nearby ruins. At the age of around 14 or 15, he was visiting the ruins once again. He had gone deeper, and deeper, until he reached a room he hadn't explored yet. He stepped inside, and was immediately attacked by Unown. It would have been his end, if it hadn't been for a red and white Cranidos that seemed to just... appear. Cranidos managed to fend off the Unown, but not without sustaining heavy damage. Shinta, feeling grateful, took the Cranidos back to his relatives' house and nursed it back to health over the course of a week or two. Originally, he was going to release it, however, during the healing process, the two bonded. Shinta then gave Cranidos a Pokeball, and they wandered off together. After informing his parents, of course. He and Cranidos, which evolved into Rampardos along the way, enlarged their team, and continued to travel. Recently, as he rested at a coffee shop somewhere in Kanto as he visited, he saw a short special on TV. It involved the three legendary dogs, how they appeared from the Tanoby Ruins. He wasn't interested, until he noticed that the North Wind Pokemon had stayed. He became interested in why it stayed behind. He decided to head to Seven Island, not to see Suicune, but as an excuse to explore again.[hr][b]Why you've decided to explore the Ruins:[/b] To explore, but he uses Suicune as a cover.[hr][b]Pokemon Specialism:[/b] Power/Brute Force[hr][b]Pokémon:[/b]
[spoiler=RAMPARDOS][IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/o75yfd.png[/IMG]
Because I can. Pretend it's Lv. 60, please. Too lazy to change it.
[b]Attacks:[/b] Head Smash, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Iron Head
[/spoiler]Breaker/SLAKING ~ Lv.59 ~ Giga Impact/Hammer Arm/Fire Punch/Superpower ~ Truant ~ Normal
Zero/PORYGON Z ~ Lv.57 ~ Hyper Beam/Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Psychic ~ Download ~ Normal
Lier/SHANDERA ~ Lv.56 ~ Flamethrower/Shadow Ball/Purgatory/Pain Split ~ Shadow Tag ~ Ghost/Fire
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[spoiler=Mr Spaz]Name: Alonzo Premonis
Age: 20
Gender: Male
[spoiler=Appearance][url=http://tektek.org/avatar/41548260][img]http://public5.tektek.org/img/av/1101/d04/1811/d64f502.png[/img][/url][/spoiler]
Job: Fortune Teller/Trainer
Personality: He is random, VERY random. A large portion of the things he says is either pointing out the obvious, sarcasm, or going way off topic. Believes that once the future has been chosen, it cannot be changed.
Bio: As a child, Alonzo was always fascinated in Tarot. Unfortunately, his parents would not let him, so he went away. He came to a house at Mount Moon for refuge where they allowed him to stay for a month. After that month ended, he was forced out of the house. He was about to leave Mount Moon when he saw a swarm of Zubats, led by a Crobat, attacking a differently colored Lunatone. Alonzo shined a flashlight at the swarm and the Pokemon scattered, leaving a helpless, injured Lunatone. He carried Lunatone to the next house to get supplies to heal it. He was going to release it, but the 2 bonded. They expanded their team together and grew stronger. Soon Alonzo was able to buy the 1 thing that fascinated him more than Tarot cards, a crystal ball. He looked into the crystal ball, and he saw the revelation of Unown's true power, but something in the ball corrupted him. Now, he wants to harness the awakened powers of the Unown.
Why you've decided to explore the Ruins: To harness the powers of the Unown
Pokemon Specialism: Psychic, Ghost, and Dark
Pokémon: (Name~LvL~Moves~Ability~Types)
Lunatone (Alternate Color)~60~Psychic, Ice Beam, Earth Power, Ancientpower~Levitate~Rock and Psychic (Status screen from Kirby to be added)
Zoroark~55~Night Burst, Aerial Ace, Extrasensory, Substitute~Illusion~Dark
Sableye~55~Calm Mind, Psychic, Dark Pulse, Shadow Ball~Mischievous Heart~Dark and Ghost
Slowbro~54~Psychic, Surf, Blizzard, Reflect~Regeneration~Water and Psychic
Absol~57~Psycho Cut, Night Slash, Shadow Claw, Stone Edge~Super Luck~Dark
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[spoiler=PrettyNeko][b]Name:[/b] Sarina Kodomo
[b]Age:[/b] 17
[b]Gender: [/b]Female[spoiler=Appearence:] [IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/21en3sx.jpg[/IMG][/spoiler][b]Job:[/b] Coordinator, and a lab assistant on the side.
[b]Personality: [/b]She is very aesthetically based, able to see beauty in everything, including the Unown. She is firm on her beliefs, and will not stop until she can convince others she is right. She dances often, and sways in her steps.
[b]Bio:[/b] Sarina always had an eye for beauty. She could make a masterpiece out of a dumpster. She originally lived in Hearthome City, in Sinnoh, watching Contests whenever she could. Inspired, she went out to Amity Park. While roaming, she found a pink Buneary. Immediately, she was enamored by its strange coloring, and decided to take it home. She fed it, and took care of it. She kept it inside of a Luxury Ball, which she had paid for herself. During her first contest, she used the Buneary she had obtained. Mid-performance, it evolved into a Lopunny, scoring her the win. She later moved to Johto, when her father was relocated. She resides in Violet City now. Recently, she was watching a television program, when she saw a segment about the Unown. Always having been fascinated by Unown, she became fixed that the Unown were not evil, and something else was causing it. She theorised it was Suicune, who had stayed at the Tanoby Chambers, thinking there was something there. But she later dismissed the idea. She turned off the TV midway through the reporter's heavily biased rant against Unown.
[b]Why you've decided to explore the Ruins: [/b]To prove the Unown innocent, and to show that something else is causing them to attack.
[b]Pokemon Specialism:[/b] Aestheticism
[b]Pokémon: [/b]
[spoiler=LOPUNNY][img]http://i55.tinypic.com/wtuo8.png[/img]
[b]Attacks:[/b] Mirror Coat, Ice Beam, Jump Kick, Bounce
[/spoiler]Chillaccino ~ Lv. 56 ~ Double Slap/Sing A Round/Aqua Tail/Tail Slap ~ Skill Link ~ Normal
Froslass ~ Lv.56 ~ Shadow Ball/Ice Beam/Blizzard/Destiny Bond ~ Cursed Body ~ Ice/Ghost
Gardevoir ~ Lv. 55 ~ Psychic/Thunderbolt/Psycho Shock/Signal Beam ~ Telepathy ~ Psychic
Rotom(Predominantly Heat Form) ~ Lv. 53 ~ Overheat(or the respective attack for its Form)/Thunder/Thunder Wave/Double Team ~ Levitate ~ Electric/[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Blacx]Name:Mitch Atlas
Age: 18
Gender: M
Appearence:
[spoiler=Pic][IMG]http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh12/MaeAtNight/Scrap/Anime/Original/Bird17.jpg[/IMG][/spoiler]
Job: Trainer
Personality:A cold merciless trainer determined to reach his goal. He can be trusted however he will never let any of his campanions get hurt. He may be Tough on the outside but he has a soft interier( to be discovered later). Once you get to know him you will like him.
Bio: Mitch was born in the Jotho region evetialy using the train to get to Kanto were he lived in Saffron city with his uncle for ten years. Within those ten years a stranger from the Hoenn region handed him a pokeball. Mitch tried to give it back but the man was gone. Within the pokeball was a Duskull. That duskull became his companion for the rest of his years in Safron. When Mitch challenged Sabrina. When Mitch Defeated her his duskull evolved into Dusklops. When he was 17 he found a reaper cloth on the groung in front of his door. He gave the cloth to Dusclops and he started to glow evolving him into Dusknoir. At the age of 18 Mitch was asked to help explore the cavern recently discovered bellow the Ruins of Alph.
Why you've decided to explore the Ruins:To test himself
Pokemon Specialism: Atack and Deceit
Pokémon:
Dusknoir Lvl 54
Ghost
Shadow Punch
Payback
Brick Break
Swagger

Scizor Lvl 53
Bug/Steel
Iron Head
X-Scissor
Venom Shock
Giga Impact

Swampert Lvl 59
Water/Ground Torent
Earthquake
Focus Blast
Blizzard
Hydro Cannon

Aggron Lvl 55
Steel/Rock
Iron Tail
Stone Edge
Super Power
Rock Pollish

Magmortar Lvl 50
Fire
Flame Thrower
Flare Blitz
Thunder Punch
Focas Blast[/spoiler][/spoiler]

[Magnet Soldier]

"Right then you lot. You've volunteered for this mission, so no complaining. You are bound to face dangers, and some, if any, of you may not come back. If you wish to back out, this is your last chance." The captain of Violet City's police force stated, pacing back and forth. One shivering scientist raised his hand, obviously scared out of his wits by the captain, but more scared about the prospects of going down into the ruins. The captain, threw a pokéball and the scientist flinched, but the Lucario that came out didn't touch the scientist, and after nodding to the captain, escorted the scientist out of the room. There was a long silence after the lucario and the scientist left, broken only when the lucario closed the door on it's return. It stood next to the door, leaning against the wall and surveying the gather people. There were less than the captain had hoped for, 15 at best, but the captain supposed he would have to make do. He would have been glad with three, so this was more than he needed. He sighed, before saying; "Now, there has been a disturbance at the Tanoby ruins, and so some trainers are being flown over here to join in over here. Because of this, you will have to stay in the city for a few days. Enjoy your last days of sunlight while you can, maybe challenge the gym, or visit the sprout tower. Enjoy yourself while you can. Your dismissed." And with that the captain left the room, followed by the Lucario. He instantly turned around into the room next door, which was pitch black. "They seem to be a decent lot." An old voice said from the shadows. The captain sighed. "But will they succeed?" He asked. The old voice didn't reply, but the captain heard quiet laughing.

Lyle sighed when the captain left, standing up and walking towards the door. Then he heard some guy at the back bragging to his mates. "All these guys, and that captain, seem like wimps. I'd whip 'em all in two seconds." His friend, or lackey more like, agreed. "Yeah. Sure you would boss. You da man!" The 'boss' laughed. "That I am boys. That I am." The boy said, leaning back in his chair. Lyle sighed. "Lyer. Bet you couldn't beat a magikarp." Lyle shouted over his shoulder, grabbing a pokéball on his belt to prepare for what was bound to come next. And sure enough...."What'd you say! Get him boys!" The 'boss' shouted, pointing towards Lyle, who flicked his wrist, sending a pokéball bouncing on the floor. It opened to reveal a ninja like pokémon. "Go Agirudaa." He stated. The two lackeys threw out a pokéball each, one having a Dusclops, one a Banette.

[spoiler=OOC]Anyone want to join in an help me in this double battle? And it may be very early, but it's a weak one. [/spoiler]

[MortalKombatSmoke]

Hanbei was sitting on the ground as they were informed of the dangers of this mission, Hanbei didn't like to think about it like that so he laid down and sighed, [i]"Tanoby ruins, how interesting..."[/i] Hanbei thought to himself, he then turned head to see someone causing trouble and bragging about themselves. "Well, let's not get too cocky shall we?" Hanbei said as he slowly got up from off the floor. "Look, I think honestly, if we are going to work together we need to introduce ourselves first right? I'm Hanbei Hanshiba, A philosopher and Explorer of Ruins. I am from the Kanto reigon, more specifically, a hut on route 1 near Pallet town. I'm 18, however, don't judge me by my physique will you, in this case we all have to be mature. Anyone else want to go?" Hanbei said standing proudly. "Also, I wish to avoid this battle as all my pokemon are recuperating in the nearby Pokemon center after... well an unfortunate accident..."

[The_Harbinger]

Mitch Left the room after the speach. 'Last days of sunlight huh? Good ridance.' He thought he wanted to test his power against a "dungeon" like this. While he was walking he let out Magmortar. "Magmortar!" Magmortar shouted. This of course atracted many trainers from Johto considering Magmortar was extremely uncomon in this region. Mitch Laughed as the trainers admired the Pokemon. Mitch, being a well travled Trainer he had pokemon from four of the five regions. Scizor was caught as a Syther in Kanto. After a while Mitch recalled Magmortar. Hoping not be challenged before the day was done.

[~Demyx~]

Ryan Terra listened closely. Looks like these Ruins of Alph are pretty serious. He looked around and watched as a kid sent out a Agirudda. He then witnessed a Banette and a Dusclops come out. Two against one? He must need a partner. Even though he was an archeologist, he was still young. Then another kid came up and tried to talk them out of it. He then introduced himself as Hanbei. He walked over to Hanbei and the battle. "Hanbei, It's nice to meet you, I'm Ryan the Archeologist. I come from Orebeurgh, but I live in Violet City. I have many Johto and Sinnoh pokemon who specialize in defense." he said to Henbai. Then he turned to the kid with the ninja pokemon. "Speaking of which, I think I'll help you out. Even though I'm an archeologist, I'm still young, and I can take on anybody. How about it, dude?" he asked the kid. Then, before he could answer, he threw a pokeball into the air, and a Shuckle came out. "Alright, you just try to focus on attacking, alright dude? I'll be your defense for now" he said to the kid, and he looked at his opponents. A Dusclops and a Banette wasn't going to get past his Shuckle.

[Sweetie Belle]

Shinta and Crasher were both headed towards Tanoby Ruins. He had told others that he wanted to see Suicune, but in reality, he couldn't care less. He just wanted a chance to explore the Tanoby Chambers, as he hadn't gone through them before. As the speedboat arrived at the dock on Seven Island, he jumped off the boat and ran south. Unfortunately, the path was block by rocks. Multiple workers and their Pokemon were attempting to remove the boulders, but to no avail. The rocks didn't budge. Even Lance, Johto's Champion, and his Dragonite couldn't break through. Shinta decided to go ahead and ask what was going on.
"Lance? Hey, what's with the rocks? They shouldn't be a problem for you, let alone the workers. What's going on?"

[Magnet Soldier]

"The recent explosion at the ruins caused an earthquake in this canyon, blocking the only route into the ruins, as the wind there is too strong for anyone to fly in." Lance explained to the boy who'd just asked him the question. "The problem is that they seem to be almost indestructible, and my dragonite's hyper beam wont do a thing." Lance explained. "Say, were you part of that group that were going exploring down in the Tanoby ruins? If you are, do you want a lift to Violet City?"

"Thanks." Lyle said, nodding a greeting to Ryan. "My name's Lyle. Now lets deal with these punks." The two lackeys laughed. "You cant 'deal' with us!" One said, while the other shouted at it's Banette to use Shadow ball on Agirudaa. Then the first one told his Dusclops to use Shadow claw on Shuckle. Agirudaa dodged and frontflipped over Banette, moving faster than Banette could track, and used Sludge Bomb. Banette was thrown backwards into a wall as Agirudaa turned to face Dusclops, which was running towards Ryan's Shuckle.

[Piercer of the Heavens]

"Now Exeggutor use leaf storm and Gardevoir use psychic to make a wall out of it." yelled Jaime, "Well that combo is one to keep in the records. Now all I got to do is save it in my laptop." Jaime had left the room after the speech because there was about to be some trouble which he wanted no part of. So he went to a battle field to train more with his pokemon. Jaime was a trying to be the best at using Spacial Attacks in almost any way possible. He thought that Special Attack would fit him better since even he recognized that he had computer-like thoughts so he could come up with brilliant moves. "Well then, if these are going to be our last days of sunlight and our chance of coming back is less than 50% might as well prepare for anything." Jaime had said as he talked to himself. "and maybe I can get away from them" he thought to himself. So Jaime went to the Pokemon Center to heal his pokemon one last time. "Now all i got to do is wait, then I'll know everything about the unowns" Jaime whispered to himself as he sat down on the bench.

[~Demyx~]

Ryan looked at Lyle. His pokemon's Sludge Bomb was pretty powerful against a Banette. Poison attacks weren't very effective against a Ghost-type like Banette. "[i]I guess Lyle must raise his pokemon pretty good[/i]" he thought, then focused on the Dusclops who ran at Shuckle with Shadow Claw. Dusclops was a slow pokemon, so he could use his combo quickly. "Shuckle, quicky use Power Trick!" he said. Shuckle's body was surrounded with color, switching it's offensive powers with it's defensive powers. "[i]Because Shuckle's defense is so high, and his offense is so low, if I used Power Trick, then Shuckle's offense will be really high, and his defense will be really low. Dusclop's won't have a chance"[/i] he thought, smiling at his strategy. "Now, hit Dusclops with a Gyro Ball!" he finished. Shuckle pulled his head into his shell and his arm's and leg's started to glow light blue. Then, it spun rapidly and floated into the air. Finally, Shuckle span towards Dusclop's, colliding with the Shadow Claw, but Shuckle was now stronger, knocking Dusclops into the same wall as Banette. Shuckle turned towards Agirudda and smiled. "Now, use Power Trick to revert back!" Ryan said, and Shuckle glowed with color again, regaining his defensive powers.

[MortalKombatSmoke]

Hanbei sighed as the battle went on, "My last day above ground for lord knows how long, I'm not spending it battling." Hanbei said as he turned towards Violet City, "I want to see the monks at Sprout tower first..." Hanbei said to himself walking into the city limits. He looked around a bit and decided to pick up his pokemon from the pokemon center, the second he entered Chillanccio jumped on him, "Hey! what's up Chillanccio?" Hanbei said smiling as he took her off, and hugged her, "How are you feeling?" Chillanccio answered with it's usual talk then all of Hanbei's other pokemon came out of nowhere and tackled him to the floor playfully. After all of the play fighting was done and Hanbei made sure that all of his pokemon were okay, he thanked Nurse Joy and exited the pokemon center with all of his pokemon in their balls.

[The_Harbinger]

Mitch wandered through Vikot City. He theb came to the Pokemon Center. Inside was Hanbei, he looked easy enogh to scare and Mitch was up for a prank. Mitch released Dusknoir and Scizor. Mitch carefuly explained the plan to the two pokemon. So the elaborate plan began. Scizor busted into the Pokemon Center, sccreaming, "Scizor!" Mitch ran in imediatley afterword. While Mitchand Scizor were "fighting" Dusknoir moved into place. Finaly Mitch returned Scizor. "I'm sorry, I don't know what got into him," Mitch sat down after this apology. Suddenly a ghostly hand shot up from the floorand grabbed Hanbei's leg!

[MortalKombatSmoke]

Hanbei wasn't the type to be scared, at least by every day occurrences, he wasn't scared by the Scissor screaming out of nowhere. Then he saw Mitch from the ruins apologize, "It's alright." Hanbe said with a smile, then he felt something on his leg, "Huh?" then he saw a hand, "HOLY CRAP!" Hanbe screamed as he lifted his leg up to reveal the pokemon as Dusknori, "Okay, you got me this time." Hanbei said chuckling. "I don't usually get scared but, I guess a good scare is good for someone once in a while right?" Hanbei stated, laughing a bit. "You got some nice pokemon there. took a lot of time to train them right? You can tell that they like you a lot. But belive you me, once you see what I've seen, you won't be scared by much after that!" Hanbei said laughing again, "Hey, I'm heading to Sprout Tower, want to come with me?" Hanbei asked politely.

[Piercer of the Heavens]

While Jaime waited he saw a random scizor burst into the pokemon center so he grabbed his Alakazm's pokeball ready to send it out, but then saw that a random guy came running after it. "So it his pokemon" Jaime whispered to himself, "well then I can relax, but he need to take better care of his pokemon." Then he saw that Hanbei got scared of something, it was a the guys Dusknoir. "So it was a prank, what a useless waste of time" Jaime said to himself.After the prank Hanbei asked the guy if he wanted to go to Sprout Tower. "Well they're going to sprout tower well then might as well join them I have nothing else to do" Jaime had whispered to himself. So Jaime walked up to both of them and introduced himself in an odd fashion, he didn't really put no emotion into it as if he didn't want to be friends. "I am Jaime Garcia, I'm nothing special. I'm just an average trainer and that's all you need to know." Jaime told both Mitch and the guy, "So I heard you guys are going to Sprout Tower, mind if I tag along. You see my original plan was to visit the Sprout Tower after we finished exploring the chamber in the Ruins of Alph, but now we learned that we may not come back. So I want to learn as much as I can before we go to the Ruins of Alph."

[MortalKombatSmoke]

"Jaime huh? Alright, you seem like a smart one." Hanbei said to Jaime, "I'm going to Sprout tower because I have some questinos for the elder there." Suddenly Slowking exited his pokeball.
"That's right." The Slowking said. Slowking was a special kind of pokemon, he knew how to talk the day Hanbei caught him as a Slowpoke, but he wasn't very good at that point. Hanbei ended up teaching Slowpoke how to speak better although it was still too slow to understand. When Slowpoke evolved his speech became normal and anyone could now understand him, however Slowking still refuses to tell Hanbei how he learned to speak.
"Oh, this is Slowking, my first pokemon. We've been together since my days at Philosophy classes." Hanbei said introducing Slowking.
"It's a pleasure." The Slowking said.

[Piercer of the Heavens]

"Amazing!" Jaime said "I have heard of pokemon that can speak, But never actually seen one."Jaime then took out his computer and started recording the Slowking talk as he was fascinated by it. After that Jaime had saved the video and started analyzing the Slowking's stats with his computer. "Well your Slowking's stats seem to be in good shape, you must be a good trainer to have Slowking stats that high." Jaime said to Hanbei in a toneless way "And Slowking's has a variety of moves. At least I know one person who is going to be capable of keeping themselves safe. So then shall we get going, I have much to learn at Sprout Tower."

[MortalKombatSmoke]

"Well thank you, my master, being a philosopher, understands greatly of the Pokemon and Human balance and has incorporated that into all of our training, he leaves none of his pokemon left out. But I do not appreciate you recording me." Slowking said twitching his eye.

"Alright Slowking the deed is done, let's get moving to Sprout tower." Hanbei said walking to Sprout tower with Jaime, Slowking following behind. "Are you coming Mitchell?" Hanbei asked as they were heading towards Sprout Tower.

[Mr. Hyde]

Zach sat at the entrance to Sprout Tower. He had been there blowing off steam from the last couple of days. "How could i lose....there's no way...I'm Zach frieking Jones!" he shouted, pounding his fist into the grass, accidentally knocking a Bellsprout on the head. "Oh...geez..." A monk stepped out from the building.
"I'm sorry sir...but i must get you off of my property." he said with a smile. He sent out a Victorybell and smiled again.
"Well i'm sorry, but i don't want to..." he said sending out a Charizard. "Charizard, use Flamethrower!" Charizard shot some flames from it's nose and breathed in. He let out a huge blaze from his mouth engulfing the Victorybell. The monk looked at him wide-eyed as his Victorybell lay burnt, and unconscious.
"I'm sorry to have disturbed you." he said with a frown. Zach sighed and sat back down. Charizard did as well and made the ground shake.

[MortalKombatSmoke]

Hanbei walked up to sprout tower to see a young man burning a monk's pokemon, Hanbei was disgusted by the young boy's actions. "Excuse me, When someone asks you to leave the property, the polite thing to do is leave willingly, or at least not make a scene like you just did. You know it's bad luck to disobey a real monk." Hanbei said as he walked to the entrance of Sprout tower, another monk came to the entrance and bowed to Hanbei, Hanbei bowed back.
"Good to see you brother Hanbei."
"Good afternoon brother Maxwell, how's the leader?" Hanbei asked the monk.
"Very good, he's been expecting you! Ah! I see you have friends with you?" Maxwell asked.
"Yes, and you remember Slowking right?" Hanbei asked as Slowking walked up to Maxwell.
"Hello Maxwell, nice to see you again." Slowking Said.
"Ah how could I forget, I see your english has improved greatly. Well come in Hanbei and friends." Maxwell said welcoming Hanbei, Jaime, Slowking and Mitch.

[Magnet Soldier]

Banette groaned and lifted itself and Dusknoir up. Then it jumped forward, staring at Agirudaa angrily. Dusknoir was less angry, and much slower, but was still angry and stared. "Banette, use Trick room!" Lackey 1 said, and Banette obeyed. Now Agirudaa, the fastest pokémon on the field, was moving as if being dragged through quicksand, and Dusknoir, the slowest Pokémon, was moving as fast as Agirudaa was before the trick room. "Now Dusknoir, my friends Pokémon, is the fastest pokémon on the field." Lackey 1 said. Lackey 2 nodded, and stated, "And, because it's Speed stat is still slow, it's Gyro ball is very powerful! Gyro Ball on Shuckle!" He shouted, and Dusknoir started to use the same move shuckle had used previously. "Agirudaa, Bug Buzz." Lyle said, but it was too slow to hit Dusknoir, and went for Banette instead, hitting Banette head on, knocking it out. However, it wouldn't matter if shuckle was knocked out, because with Dusknoir faster than Agirudaa, Agirudaa would be KOed quickly.

[~Demyx~]

OOC: I think Shuckle is slower than Dusclops.

Ryan then just laughed. "Oh please. Your forgetting something. Because Trick Room is in effect, Shuckle is now fast to! And usually, Gyro Ball would knock out Shuckle to, but it looks like you did not study. Gyro Ball does damage depending on the difference of our speed stats. Shuckle is even slower than Dusclops, so it won't be doing much!" Ryan said, laughing. Then, he told Shuckle to dodge. As the Gyro Ball was about to hit, Shuckle vanished. Then, it appeared behind Dusclops. "Use Power Trick, then Bug Bite!" said Ryan. Shuckle glew again, switching it's offensive properties and defensive properties. Then, It bit Dusclops on the head. Because of it's insane attack power, it was easily knocked out.

[~Demyx~]

OOC: I think Shuckle is slower than Dusclops.

Ryan then just laughed. "Oh please. Your forgetting something. Because Trick Room is in effect, Shuckle is now fast to! And usually, Gyro Ball would knock out Shuckle to, but it looks like you did not study. Gyro Ball does damage depending on the difference of our speed stats. Shuckle is even slower than Dusclops, so it won't be doing much!" Ryan said, laughing. Then, he told Shuckle to dodge. As the Gyro Ball was about to hit, Shuckle vanished. Then, it appeared behind Dusclops. "Use Power Trick, then Bug Bite!" said Ryan. Shuckle glew again, switching it's offensive properties and defensive properties. Then, It bit Dusclops on the head. Because of it's insane attack power, it was easily knocked out.

[Blace]

Meanwhile in Saffron City Kongou's walking and daydreaming through the streets of the non-stop city, Kongou cross his fingers and put them behind his head while at the same time, walking and looking up at the sky. "Sigh what a drag, I traveled all the way to Saffron City to find the directions to Tanoby Ruins, but no such luck" Kongou said in a depressed way. Then still looking at the sky and walking, Kongou bumped into someone "Oops sorry, I was daydreaming again" Kongou said picking himself off the floor and then bowing down. Then Kongou looked at the person he bumped into, it was a young girl with pink hair and shorts. "Hmmm...you look familiar, I feel like I seen you from somewhere, hmmmm...Oh, you're Whitney! I'm really sorry!" Kongou said while bowing up and down rapidly. "My name is Kongou Nishimura from Sunyshore City of Sinnoh, you're well-known over there, and I was just looking for directions to get to the Tanoby Ruins!"

"Oh no, it's okay, I'm just clumsy, hehe" Whitney laughed heartening. "Well, I cannot believe I'm famous even in Sinnoh" Whitney blushed. "Your name is Kongou right? And wait a minute, your surname is Nishimura?! Is your father...!"

Kongou quickly cover Whitney's mouth with his hand, "Shhh, don't say that stuff in public, if an average person hear that, it will create a stampede" Kongou said while checking around them for eavedropping people. "Yes, He's my father and I'm not proud of it, he abandoned my mother and me after birth" Kongou said in disgust. Then Whitney thought of something, "Did you said that you were looking for directions for Tanoby Ruins, I can give you a map of it", Immediately Kongou get marble eyes and suddenly grab Whitney's hands and shaked them harshly and proud. "Thanks, I wouldn't be more happier to be with a cute and smart person like you".

"Huh...thanks?! Hey!" Whitney suddenly realized that Kongou didn't know that she's very smart. "But anyways, I will give you a map, only if you can beat me in a battle!" Whitney said as she took a Pokeball out of her belt. Kongou thought this surprisely but then, "Ok, whatever you say" Kongou shudder his shoulders up and then down. "You regret what you just got into"

[Piercer of the Heavens]

"Well then if you don't mind I'll go on my own and explore the Tower" Jaime said to Maxwell "So I will see you guys when it's time to go to the ruins. "Wait..." Maxwell said, but it was too late Jaime was gone before Maxwell said anything. Hanbei of course didn't like the way Jaime had acted there, but he couldn't do anything about it. Jaime took out his computer and started recording every room he went into and took many pictures. He found it fascinating that this is where all the monks spent their time. Jaime wanted to go all the way to the top, but a monk didn't let him. So he grabbed Roserade's pokeball ready to battle but he ended up putting it away. "There's no point getting mad over this I'll just come back another day" Jaime said to the monk. "My sincerest apologies" Jaime said not really meaning it "I'll go outside now and leave this place." On the way outside Jaime saw a little girl crying on the floor so when he got outside he told the little girl what was wrong with her. " Tho..Those boys over there took my doll and they don't want to give it back" the little girl said. "Don't worry I'll get your doll back" Jaime said to the little girl. So Jaime went up to the guys and called them out. "Go! Roserade" Jaime yelled as he threw his pokeball into the air and Roserade came out. "Well, well you want to battle" one of the guys said " Go Arbok". Then another one of the guys also sent a pokemon out. It was a Mightyena. " I'm an honorable man" the first guy said" So I'll let you know the name of the people who defeat you. I'm Julio the owner of Arbok and this is Rastan the owner of Mightyena." Jaime wasn't intimidated, but he was at a disadvantage, all his other pokemon would easily be defeated by Mightyena. "Honorable... if you were truly honorable you wouldn't take the doll of this little girl" Jaime told them.

OOC: If anyone wants to help go for it

[Magnet Soldier]

OOC: Ho-oh Was at Bell tower in Ecruteak, not Sprout tower in Violet.

The lackeys were gob smacked, shocked from the loss. Their boss was also quite shocked, andd made for the exit instantly. With trick room out of the way, Agirudaa was back to it's norrmal speed and instantly appeared in front of the boss. "You a coward or something?" Lyle asked, walking over to the boss. The boss glared at him and pushed past Agirudaa, who let him go. "I'll get you!" The guy shouted over his shoulder. Lyle sighed. "Like hell." And he turned to face Ryan and outstretched his hand for a handshake. "Nice Battling." Lyle said. "My name's Lyle, Lyle clement. My sister is Karen of the Elite four. Nice use of your Shuckle there. It's not usually thought of as a strong pokémon."

[MortalKombatSmoke]

Hanbei turned to Mitch and said, "I got to go up to the top, I need to speak with the head monk so, I'll see you later okay?" he said before walking up through the Sprout tower. He climbed up each floor and the center pillar seemed to get wobblier than it was on the previous floor. Finally he made it to the top of the tower where he met with the head monk and his two main followers. Hanbei bowed than the monk bowed back.