[spoiler]Thanks to Herbert for spagging this with me
September 1987
Sinnoh Pokemon League -- Ivy's Chamber
-Ivy is standing at the end of her chamber, tapping her foot. She's done some major renovations since Weston left; now the area consists of a suspended steel platform, extending downward further than one can see. Glass fills the space between it and the wall, far too thick for any attack to shatter.-
Ivy: Always stuck waiting... Never would have thought patience was so important until I was the one at the end.
-As Ivy waits, the sound of faint footsteps starts to echo across the chamber, faint at first, but slowly growing louder.-
???: Let us hope that the new Champion proves to be something of a challenge. The Elite Four were so dreadfully underwhelming compared to what I remember.
-Ivy looks at her challenger-
Ivy: Most champions would scold you for the "hope for a challenge" thing. For me, though... that's exactly what I like. You're ambitious. And I'll admit, I was hoping you'd be good enough as well.
-She grins-
Ivy: I've never been one for theatrics, so let's just get started, shall we?
-The challenger's expression remains impassive-
???: A pragmatist. Excellent. Let us dispense with the speeches and get this over with, then.
Ivy: Great. Although... I suppose a name would be nice. You've heard of me, but I haven't heard of you.
???: And I would prefer to keep it that way. But if you need a name, then I can provide you with one. I am Lawrence Cain. Whether or not you chose to remember that is unimportant.
Ivy: Kind of an odd thing for someone challenging a champion, but all right. Lawrence, as the Champion of Sinnoh, I promise you won't be let down!
Battle! Ace Trainer Lawrence vs. Champion Ivy!
Ivy sent out Sephine!▾
Lawrence: I do not challenge Champions out of a desire for fame. And I sincerely hope that you will be less underwhelming than my previous opponents. Alpha, you first.
Ace Trainer Lawrence sent out Alpha!▾
-The Salamence gives a vicious, guttural roar-
Titan: Thunder Fang.
Alpha used Thunder Fang!▾
Sephine: <Oh! What a beautiful, magnifi-- >
Alpha used Thunder Fang!▾
Sephine: <Aah! Incredible, but vicious...>
Ivy: Admiration later, battle first, Sephine. Ice Beam!
Sephine: <...I'm so sorry I have to do this...>
-Alpha roars in pain as he is hit by the Ice Beam... and endures it-
Lawrence: Now, Earthquake.
-Sephine staggers from the attack... before collapsing overdramatically-
Sephine: <Such marvelous strength...>
Ivy: Not bad, not bad at all.
Lawrence: Earthquake again, Alpha.
-Alpha growls, then violently slams into the ground again.-
-Tesla is already floating to avoid it, though.-
Tesla: <I'd be yawning if I could.>
Lawrence: Very well. In that case, Fire Blast.
-Tesla avoids this as well.-
Tesla: <You're letting me down, buddy. And I'm not even supposed to understand the feeling of being let down.>
Ivy: Thunderbolt!
Lawrence: Inconvenient, but a minor setback at best. Gamma, you're next.
Lawrence sent out Gamma!▾
Gamma: <Your orders, sir?>
Lawrence: Flamethrower.
Gamma: <As you command.>
-The Hydreigon spits a wide gout of flame at Telsa.-
Gamma used Flamethrower!▾
-This time, Tesla is hit-
Tesla: <Better.>
Ivy: Double Team!
Tesla: <But you'll have to keep trying.
Gamma: <Time to alter our tactics slightly, sir?>
Titan: I believe so, yes. Gamma, Thunder Wave. Cripple that Magnezone's mobility.
Gamma used Thunder Wave!▾
-Tesla is hit and paralyzed.-
Tesla: <Fair enough.>
-He uses another Double Team despite the impediment.
Lawrence: Gamma, you know what to do. And make sure to aim carefully, will you?
Gamma: <Of course, sir.>
-He breathes another gout of flame over the Tesla copies, hoping to catch the real one in the blast.-
Gamma used Flamethrower!▾
-Unfortunately for Tesla, his paralysis kicks in right as the real one swerves into the path of the flames-
Tesla: <...This sucks.>
Lawrence: Again.
Gamma used Flamethrower!▾
-Tesla is in no position to dodge the Flamethrower this time-
-Ivy grits her teeth-
Ivy: ~Hmm... A bit risky, but maybe...~ Joel, X-Scissor, quick!
Ivy sent out Joel!
Joel used X-Scissor!▾
-As soon as the Scizor appears, he rushes up to Gamma and slashes at him before retreating. Unfortunately for Joel, Gamma is quite capable of tanking an X-Scissor.-
Lawrence: Whilst the intention of your gambit is clear, the risks in this case clearly outweigh the rewards. Gamma, please demonstrate.
Gamma used Flamethrower!▾
-Joel barely manages to hang on after the Flamethrower-
Ivy: You're assuming too much. Reversal!
Joel: -smirks- <Tank this!>
-Gamma most certainly does not have the bulk necessary to tank the Reversal-
Lawrence: Impressive. Yet ultimately irrelevant to the course of the battle. Sidious, your turn.
Lawrence sent out Sidious!▾
Sidious: ~Another battle? I thought we were done crushing weaklings.~
Lawrence: This is the champion herself. I thought you would be anticipating this match.
Sidious: ~One target's the same as any other.~
-Without waiting for Titan's orders, the Alakazam zaps Joel with a beam of electrical energy-
Sidious used Charge Beam!▾
-Joel is caught off-guard by Sidious's attack, and is knocked out-
-Ivy bites her lip, thinking-
Ivy: Let's see...
Ivy: Thunder Wave him!
Linus: <You're not going to win, creepy Alakazam!>
Linus used Thunder Wave!▾
-Sidious is hit by the Thunder Wave and paralysed, his movements slowing considerably-
Sidious: ~Is that really all you can do to me? Pathetic.~
Lawrence: Focus Blast, Sidious.
Sidious: ~Don't insult my intelligence by assuming that the obvious course of action had not occurred to me.~
-He works his way through the paralysis and launches a blast of energy at Linus-
Sidious used Focus Blast!▾
Ivy: Quick, Protect!
Linus used Protect!
Linus protected himself!▾
Linus: <I'm not done yet! I can do more!> >:>(
-Lawrence raises an eyebrow-
Lawrence: Protect? I expected better from a Sinnoh Champion. Sidious, repeat.
Sidious is paralysed! He can't move!▾
Sidious: ~Urk... give me a minute...~
Ivy: Can't argue with it if it worked. While he's still stuck, Hyper Beam!
Linus: <I told you I could do more!>
-Sidious grunts as he is blasted by the Hyper Beam, unable to evade the attack thanks to his paralysis-
Lawrence: It worked, yes, but only temporarily. Stalling tactics count for naught if your opponent still outmatches you in terms of strength. All you can do then is hope to delay their victory. Still intact, Sidious?
Sidious: ~You are going to pay for that, you wretched hunk of rock.~
Lawrence: Good. Glad to see that your fighting ability remains unimpeded. Sidious, Calm Mind. Prepare for the next attack.
Sidious: ~...Very well then. If you insist.~
-Ivy waits as Linus recovers strength-
Ivy: Whatever you say, Lawrence. ~C'mon, any day now...~
Lawrence: Now take advantage of the situation with another Focus Blast.
Sidious: ~My pleasure.~
Sidious used Focus Blast!▾
-Ivy smirks-
Ivy: Sorry, but you wasted your time.
-Linus is inevitably hit by the Focus Blast... and hangs on.-
Linus hung on with Sturdy!▾
Linus: <You'll regret that!> >:>I
Ivy: Hyper Beam! ~C'mon, paralysis...~
-Paralysis does indeed set in just as the Hyper Beam impacts Sidious-
Sidious: ~Hurk...~
Lawrence: ...Impressive. But I see no need to bring excessive force to bear as of yet. Epsilon, continue the battle.
Lawrence sent out Epsilon!▾
-The Rhyperior sizes up Linus as she emerges from her ball-
Lawrence: An Earthquake should be more than enough to deal with this situation.
Epsilon: <Hmm... seems like a bit much, but it'll do the job.>
Epsilon used Earthquake!▾
-Needless to say, Linus doesn't have a snowflake's chance in hell of withstanding it.-
Ivy: Okay, then...
Ivy: Focus Blast the Rhyperior!
Bandit: <Okay, um...>
Bandit used Focus Blast!▾
-Epsilon's bulk means that she is unable to dodge the attack, though her Solid Rock lets her tank it-
Epsilon: <Oof! That was a pretty good hit. It's rather strange to see a Lucario using Focus Blast, but I suppose it makes sense given that->
Lawrence: Earthquake again. Let us avoid dragging this out any longer than we have to.
Epsilon: <...If you say so.>
-She rather wearily slams her fist into the ground again-
Epsilon used Earthquake!▾
-Bandit manages to survive the attack.-
Bandit: <Ow...>
Ivy: Drain Punch!
Bandit used Drain Punch!▾
-Epsilon is again unable to dodge, and this time her bulk doesn't help her-
Epsilon: <Ack... not bad, not bad at all...>
Lawrence: Hmm... unfortunate. I have to say I was not expecting to be put into a corner like this. Still, as interesting an experience as this has been, it is time to bring this battle to a close.
-He unclips a Premier ball from his belt-
Lawrence: Do you know what the letter Omega represents?
Ivy: Of course. Omega, last letter of the [Poke-Greek] alphabet, commonly used to refer to the end of something.
-She looks at the Premier Ball-
Ivy: Basically, you're being cocky and boasting that you can end this battle with just the mon you gave that name to, right?
Lawrence: Correct on all counts but one. I do not boast, Miss Amarin. Everything I say has a basis in fact. Allow me to demonstrate.
Lawrence sent out Omega!▾
-The Infernape stretches slightly as she is released from her ball, then looks over at Lawrence-
Omega: <At last. I was beginning to think you were going to do this without me. Time to finish things off, I assume?>
Lawrence: Of course. You know what to do, Omega. End this.
Omega: <Gladly.>
-She extends a hand and engulfs Bandit in a gout of fire-
Omega used Flamethrower!▾
Bandit: <Aah!>
-He is hit... but luckily, his Drain Punch on Epsilon left him with just enough energy to stay conscious-
Ivy: You might want to be careful what you say, then. You might slip up. Bandit, do as much damage as possible in your final turn! Close Combat!
-Bandit nods and goes up to Omega, punching her with all the strength he has-
Bandit used Close Combat!▾
-Omega gives a small smile as she absorbs Bandit's blows without even making an attempt to dodge-
Omega: <Good try. But I'm afraid you're going to need a little more than that.>
-She clocks him around the jaw-
-Bandit is knocked out by this last hit-
Ivy: ...She's tougher than she looks. But let's see if that's enough. Pallad, you're finally up!
Pallad: -looks at Omega- <I can already tell you're to be reckoned with...>
Ivy: ~You know the drill. Zen Headbutt.~
Pallad used Zen Headbutt!▾
-Omega frontflips over Pallad as he attacks, landing behind him with a broad grin on her face-
Omega: <The feeling is mutual. This is certainly going to be interesting...>
Lawrence: Another Flamethrower, Omega. Finish this battle quickly and cleanly.
Omega: <Oh, I will. Eventually. But I think I'm going to take the opportunity to enjoy myself for once.>
-She fires another stream of flame at Pallad's back-
Omega used Flamethrower!▾
-Pallad grins as well as a giant mechanized crab can grin, quickly reverses whatever floaty-thing enables him to use Zen Headbutt, and rams into Omega again in the middle of her Flamethrower, taking the attack head-on.-
Pallad: <You seem to have a much better view of this than your trainer does. It's not about proving you're the best. It's not about being above everyone else.>
Pallad used Zen Headbutt!▾
Pallad: <It's about living the moment for all it's worth.>
-Ivy silently listens to Pallad, mulling it over herself. Omega is sent flying by the Zen Headbutt, but lands on her feet and skids backwards, still grinning.-
Omega: <Indeed. Being the best just happens to be a nice perk. I think I like you already, Pallad.>
-Her whole body becomes engulfed in flame as she charges at him-
Omega: <That's why I'm going to have so much fun breaking you.>
-Pallad takes the full force of the attack-
Pallad: <It'll take a lot more than you can do to break me. There's no doubt you have the capacity to defeat me. But breaking me is something you can't do.>
-He psychically clings to Omega, rises slightly, then slams her into the ground at full force.-
-Between the recoil damage from her Flare Blitz and Pallad's Earthquake, Omega is barely able to hold on. She surges back onto her feet and fixes Pallad with a smile that doesn't extend to her eyes.-
Omega: <Oof... you're good. Very good. I haven't had this much fun in a long, long time. But everyone has a breaking point if you look hard enough, Pallad. A pity I don't have the time for a proper search. Defeating you will have to do for the moment, but who knows what might happen? I certainly wouldn't mind meeting you again...>
Lawrence: Omega, cease the banter. End him.
Omega: <...But right now it's time for me to live up to my name.>
-She starts to gather flames around her, building up the fire until she is embroiled in the centre of a massive inferno.-
Omega: <Burn.>
Omega used Blast Burn!
Pallad fainted!▾
Ivy: ...Well done, Lawrence. You managed to not only defeat me, but keep your word about ending it with Omega as well.
Lawrence: As I previously stated, I do not boast. I have been with Omega for decades and she has yet to disappoint me. By the way, excellent work as always, Omega.
Omega: <Did you... expect anything less?>
Lawrence: Why would I? I had no reason to do so.
-They recall each of their respective mons-
Ivy: This way.
-She leads Lawrence into the room behind her-
Ivy: I'm sure you already know the drill. Hall of Fame, recorded forever, yadda yadda.
-She turns to look at him-
Ivy: You said you preferred not being well known, right?
Lawrence: Indeed. Though I will add my name to the records regardless, for posterity's sake. After all, it is something of a tradition, is it not?
-He unclips his Pokeballs from his belt and starts inserting them into the record machine-
Ivy: Tradition indeed. But I'll do my best to keep it from being a big deal.
-The machine glows.-
Alpha the Salamance♂
Met: Sinnoh Route 210
OT: Lawrence
Gamma the Hydreigon♂
Met: Unova Victory Road
OT: Lawrence
Epsilon the Rhyperior♀
Met: Sinnoh Victory Road
OT: Lawrence
Omicron the Dusknoir♂
Met: Sinnoh Route 224
OT: Lawrence
Sidious the Alakazam♂
Met: Eterna City (Trade)
OT: Abel
Omega the Infernape♀
Met: Sandgem Town
OT: Lawrence
Lawrence Cain
Trainer ID: 22131
League Champion! Congratulations!
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Ivy: Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Lawrence.
[Spectrum was here!]
