[ While much of the initial swarm of weasel Pokémon had already been handled earlier in the month, a few stragglers were recently spotted still trying to make their way into the city. Now that most of the others were occupied with finding newcomers in the tunnels, Laios instead volunteered to be on the patrol team, both to keep watch, and more importantly, keep any intruders at bay.
It's an uneventful start of the evening at first, only for him to spot a group of unfamiliar Pokémon begin to approach. Quickly, he chimes in on the Espathra's pearl, knowing he's also on watch somewhere nearby. ]
Anasui? [ The sound of faint hissing can be heard in the background, though Laios doesn't seem too phased. ] Do you think you can meet me at the edge of town? I'm pretty sure I found them.
[While Anasui would prefer to be stalking down the stragglers in tunnels, he knows it's more efficient for him to be on patrol. He has a knack for hunting down intruders, hence why he's patrolling near the canopy, making use of his natural stealth.
It is a very quiet night but any hope of it staying that way is dashed when he hears the crackle of his pearl. Still, Anasui snaps to business.]
Understood. Send me what you see through the pearl and I'll find you.
[And Anasui will sprint off towards Laios. He'll take full advantage of the image sharing with the Grumperl to join the Boltund within two minutes, unless something else happens.]
Right. Hold on. [ There’s a bit more rustling before his view becomes visible. Laios is just close enough to watch them without being seen as he hides himself low in the bush. Firepaw’s advice for hunting echoes in his head, a reminder for him to keep as still as possible.
He keeps his voice hushed. ] I see two Gumshoos and a Zangoose so far, but they might not be alone. They’re acting bold for such low numbers.
[When Anasui ducks his head and sits down, he can make himself quite small, so he finds a bush to sit behind. He's not in the same bush as Laios so to not give the other man away but he's close enough so they can coordinate attacks.
Still speaking through the pearl, Anasui answers equally as softly.]
They may have reinforcements nearby but those Pokemon aren't known for hunting or fighting in a pack. It's hard to say... But we should assume they're not being arrogant. We take them quickly and quietly if possible.
[Anasui runs through the type matchups in his head and frowns.] Do you have any fighting-type moves? I don't...
[ Laios keeps still, with only his nose twitching in thought. ] It is odd, isn’t it? It’s possible the rain is effecting their behavior, but let’s stay cautious. [ Luckily, it’s only overcast for now, but who knows what longterm exposure could do to a wild Pokémon.
Just like Anasui, however, he frowns too after mentally running through his moves. ] No, I don’t, but my Electric move should hit more than just one of them. If any get paralyzed, that could give us an early edge. [ He won’t make any movements yet, not until hearing Anasui’s thoughts. ]
[Great, another factor making the enemy unpredictable. If Anasui wasn't so concerned with keeping quiet, he'd click his beak in frustration. So... if they didn't know why the enemy were acting strange then their plan needed to be flexible, hard-hitting and quick.]
I can only really target one at a time but my Lumina Crash will lower its special defense. So... here's my thoughts... I run in, hit them with it and then 'Ally Swap' with you in the bushes. That way, you'll be in a better position to let off your moves without hitting me, while dealing more damage to the target I tagged. Then, if they try attack you, I'll swap back, take the hit, and give you a chance to paralyze them again. They don't look the brightest... I imagine if we move quickly and disorientate them that way, we'll get the upper hand despite their numbers.
[He glances back at Laios. Thoughts? He'll follow Laios' lead but he's also ready to just execute his plan if Laios doesn't have anything better in mind.]
[ His tail whips silently back and forth as he listens to Anasui's plan. It's efficient, as to be expected, and he has no qualms with executing it besides one detail. ]
On the second swap—could you wait until I Bite into one? I can take a few hits, but if I can grab one to take back into the bushes... separating them would give us another advantage. [ Granted, this addendum would be heavily dependent on if Ally Swap would even work on something he'd be holding down. ] Even if it doesn't work, I can still wear them out more before you go back in.
[ He loosens his stance, keeping himself limber in preparation for a fight. ] Ready when you are, Anasui.
Hmmm... I don't know if Ally Swap will work like that but worth a shot. It'll be interesting to test nonetheless.
[Anasui nods. He takes a deep breath, steadies himself and then sprints forward. The unsuspecting two Gumshoos and Zangoose don't even have time to yell before Anasui lands right in front of the closest Gumshoos. With a yell, Anasui lets loose a peculiar pink-blue light from his body right into the Gumshoos. The Gumshoos yells and staggers back and Anasui turns his head towards the bush he knows Laios is at.
The enemies have a chance to get a hit on Anasui before he makes another move but, regardless if they hit or not, Anasui will stick to the plan and 'Ally Swap' with Laios. Go dog boy go!]
[ Laios nods at Anasui's words, even if it may not be visible. Silently, he disconnects their psychic link. His ears are enough to listen to other's movements as he prepares for the impending Ally Swap. Despite the fight that's about to ensue, the building adrenaline gets a smile out of him, ready for what's next.
Once the scuffle starts, Laios perks up from the bush, locking eyes with the Espathra before offering another nod. Just like that, he feels the world around him shift before he can even blink. For a second, he takes a moment to catch up with himself, the suddenness of it all at least keeping their foes off-guard long enough for him to build up the energy to unleash a Discharge.
Sparks fly all around, hitting the Zangoose at lease with enough power to paralyze it. One Gumshoos stumbles back, but the other manages to evade it entirely before lunging right at the Boltund. Quickly, he lets out a Roar to push it away, before rushing at it to pin it down for a Bite.
Before his teeth sink in, he calls back: ] Anasui, now!
[Anasui is used to the swaps, so he recovers quickly from the sudden change in position. He has to admit, Laios was as strong as he was adaptable - That Discharge did some significant damage. And he handles the three-on-one like a champion. Anasui watches the Boltund move and watches him pin the opponent down. As planned, he uses Ally Swap again, switching their positions.
Unfortunately, Ally Swap doesn't work on opponents, so only Laios is sent back to the bush in Anasui's place. However, Anasui appears right on top of the Gumshoos, which makes the poor Pokemon cry out in pain as instantly over a hundred extra pounds is pressed on top of it. Anasui instantly turns and Pecks at the nearby, paralyzed Zangoose, making the slowed Pokemon hiss in frustration.
However, the Gumshoos that was roared back quickly surges back to Anasui. It's clear they have no idea what's going on but they're getting attacked! It uses Bite onto Anasui's flank, making the man hiss loudly in pain.]
Get the hell off! [Anasui groans. That hit him harder than he thought it would. The Espathra tries to shake it off to no avail. He snarls.] Laios! Get ready to switch again! [If Laios confirms, he'll swap places with the other man. However, now wouldn't be a bad time for both of you to frontline.]
[ Prepared for the switch, he finds it less disorienting the second time, though he can't help but let out a small huff of disappointment when his target remains where it was. At the very least, it puts Anasui in the perfect position to keep it pinned down.
Quietly, under his breath, he mutters: ] ... Good to know. [ But he quickly snaps out of his thoughts when he hears the Esparthra's yell out. Laios immediately starts to move forward, until Anasui offers another Ally Swap. ] I'm ready!
[ He stances up, already baring his teeth to immediately go at the attack Gumshoos. ] But rush back in after! We need to take them on together now.
Understood! [Anasui locks eyes with Laios again and swaps their positions. The Gumshoos that was being crushed almost whimpers in relief as Laios reappears in that spot. The one that just bit Anasui snarls at Laios, trying to dodge the Boltund's attack.
Anasui immediately bounds out of the bush at full force. He goes straight to the Pokemon that Laios is attacking. He immediately uses Aerial Ace and kicks the creature hard.
Meanwhile, the Zangoose finally manages a move through its paralysis and tries to slash at the duo.]
[ On the switch, Laios immediately lunges again, roughly pushing off one Gumshoos to go right after the other instead. Prepared this time, however, it jumps away, kicking up a Sand Attack right at him to keep its distance. It's enough to get Laios to hesitate, but even after he shakes his head to clear his vision, the Boltund doesn't make another attempt. The distraction held long enough for the Espathra to come barreling in, kicking the Pokémon at full force. It snarls, hitting the ground with a deep thud. ]
—now you.
[ He turns back to the Gumshoos on the ground, pouncing to keep it pinned before it can manage to get its bearings. Baring his teeth, he's ready to clamp down, this time on the Pokémon's neck, only to lift his head at the sound of the approaching Zangoose. His eyes widen, unable to Roar in time before it Slashes hard enough to knock him off the Gumshoos. With an involuntary whimper, he pushes himself to stand and yell out a warning: ] Anasui, look out!
[ Not bothering with helping it's friend any longer, the Zangoose is fixated on Slashing at Anasui instead. ]
[Once the Gumshoos is down, Anasui moves to kick it again to make sure it's properly down. The creature bares its teeth and tries to bite Anasui's foot but Anasui brutally stamps down on its head with another Aerial Ace.
The bird whips his head around, hearing Laios' whimper of pain, but before he can say anything, the Zangoose is upon him. Anasui could dodge but instead he grits his teeth and takes the hit. The Slash fucking hurts but it's no critical hit, and Anasui is left standing. Anasui glares daggers at the Zangoose that's now positioned right in front of him, unable to get away thanks to the paralysis.]
Diver Down!
[He doesn't need to shout that but it's instinct and it feels right. The gaps between his feathers glow and shoot off another Lumina Crash. The Zangoose hisses loudly as it's blasted with the burst of psychic energy, sending it flying back into the other Gumshoos who's trying to pick itself off the ground.]
They're weakened! Finish them off! Don't worry about me! [One foe weak, two with lowered special defenses! Now is a good of a time as any to Discharge!]
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It's an uneventful start of the evening at first, only for him to spot a group of unfamiliar Pokémon begin to approach. Quickly, he chimes in on the Espathra's pearl, knowing he's also on watch somewhere nearby. ]
Anasui? [ The sound of faint hissing can be heard in the background, though Laios doesn't seem too phased. ] Do you think you can meet me at the edge of town? I'm pretty sure I found them.
The team up of the century! Let's go!!!!!!
It is a very quiet night but any hope of it staying that way is dashed when he hears the crackle of his pearl. Still, Anasui snaps to business.]
Understood. Send me what you see through the pearl and I'll find you.
[And Anasui will sprint off towards Laios. He'll take full advantage of the image sharing with the Grumperl to join the Boltund within two minutes, unless something else happens.]
WEIRDOS ASSEMBLE!!!
He keeps his voice hushed. ] I see two Gumshoos and a Zangoose so far, but they might not be alone. They’re acting bold for such low numbers.
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Still speaking through the pearl, Anasui answers equally as softly.]
They may have reinforcements nearby but those Pokemon aren't known for hunting or fighting in a pack. It's hard to say... But we should assume they're not being arrogant. We take them quickly and quietly if possible.
[Anasui runs through the type matchups in his head and frowns.] Do you have any fighting-type moves? I don't...
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Just like Anasui, however, he frowns too after mentally running through his moves. ] No, I don’t, but my Electric move should hit more than just one of them. If any get paralyzed, that could give us an early edge. [ He won’t make any movements yet, not until hearing Anasui’s thoughts. ]
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I can only really target one at a time but my Lumina Crash will lower its special defense. So... here's my thoughts... I run in, hit them with it and then 'Ally Swap' with you in the bushes. That way, you'll be in a better position to let off your moves without hitting me, while dealing more damage to the target I tagged. Then, if they try attack you, I'll swap back, take the hit, and give you a chance to paralyze them again. They don't look the brightest... I imagine if we move quickly and disorientate them that way, we'll get the upper hand despite their numbers.
[He glances back at Laios. Thoughts? He'll follow Laios' lead but he's also ready to just execute his plan if Laios doesn't have anything better in mind.]
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On the second swap—could you wait until I Bite into one? I can take a few hits, but if I can grab one to take back into the bushes... separating them would give us another advantage. [ Granted, this addendum would be heavily dependent on if Ally Swap would even work on something he'd be holding down. ] Even if it doesn't work, I can still wear them out more before you go back in.
[ He loosens his stance, keeping himself limber in preparation for a fight. ] Ready when you are, Anasui.
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[Anasui nods. He takes a deep breath, steadies himself and then sprints forward. The unsuspecting two Gumshoos and Zangoose don't even have time to yell before Anasui lands right in front of the closest Gumshoos. With a yell, Anasui lets loose a peculiar pink-blue light from his body right into the Gumshoos. The Gumshoos yells and staggers back and Anasui turns his head towards the bush he knows Laios is at.
The enemies have a chance to get a hit on Anasui before he makes another move but, regardless if they hit or not, Anasui will stick to the plan and 'Ally Swap' with Laios. Go dog boy go!]
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Once the scuffle starts, Laios perks up from the bush, locking eyes with the Espathra before offering another nod. Just like that, he feels the world around him shift before he can even blink. For a second, he takes a moment to catch up with himself, the suddenness of it all at least keeping their foes off-guard long enough for him to build up the energy to unleash a Discharge.
Sparks fly all around, hitting the Zangoose at lease with enough power to paralyze it. One Gumshoos stumbles back, but the other manages to evade it entirely before lunging right at the Boltund. Quickly, he lets out a Roar to push it away, before rushing at it to pin it down for a Bite.
Before his teeth sink in, he calls back: ] Anasui, now!
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Unfortunately, Ally Swap doesn't work on opponents, so only Laios is sent back to the bush in Anasui's place. However, Anasui appears right on top of the Gumshoos, which makes the poor Pokemon cry out in pain as instantly over a hundred extra pounds is pressed on top of it. Anasui instantly turns and Pecks at the nearby, paralyzed Zangoose, making the slowed Pokemon hiss in frustration.
However, the Gumshoos that was roared back quickly surges back to Anasui. It's clear they have no idea what's going on but they're getting attacked! It uses Bite onto Anasui's flank, making the man hiss loudly in pain.]
Get the hell off! [Anasui groans. That hit him harder than he thought it would. The Espathra tries to shake it off to no avail. He snarls.] Laios! Get ready to switch again! [If Laios confirms, he'll swap places with the other man. However, now wouldn't be a bad time for both of you to frontline.]
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Quietly, under his breath, he mutters: ] ... Good to know. [ But he quickly snaps out of his thoughts when he hears the Esparthra's yell out. Laios immediately starts to move forward, until Anasui offers another Ally Swap. ] I'm ready!
[ He stances up, already baring his teeth to immediately go at the attack Gumshoos. ] But rush back in after! We need to take them on together now.
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Anasui immediately bounds out of the bush at full force. He goes straight to the Pokemon that Laios is attacking. He immediately uses Aerial Ace and kicks the creature hard.
Meanwhile, the Zangoose finally manages a move through its paralysis and tries to slash at the duo.]
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—now you.
[ He turns back to the Gumshoos on the ground, pouncing to keep it pinned before it can manage to get its bearings. Baring his teeth, he's ready to clamp down, this time on the Pokémon's neck, only to lift his head at the sound of the approaching Zangoose. His eyes widen, unable to Roar in time before it Slashes hard enough to knock him off the Gumshoos. With an involuntary whimper, he pushes himself to stand and yell out a warning: ] Anasui, look out!
[ Not bothering with helping it's friend any longer, the Zangoose is fixated on Slashing at Anasui instead. ]
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The bird whips his head around, hearing Laios' whimper of pain, but before he can say anything, the Zangoose is upon him. Anasui could dodge but instead he grits his teeth and takes the hit. The Slash fucking hurts but it's no critical hit, and Anasui is left standing. Anasui glares daggers at the Zangoose that's now positioned right in front of him, unable to get away thanks to the paralysis.]
Diver Down!
[He doesn't need to shout that but it's instinct and it feels right. The gaps between his feathers glow and shoot off another Lumina Crash. The Zangoose hisses loudly as it's blasted with the burst of psychic energy, sending it flying back into the other Gumshoos who's trying to pick itself off the ground.]
They're weakened! Finish them off! Don't worry about me! [One foe weak, two with lowered special defenses! Now is a good of a time as any to Discharge!]