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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 9, 2018 21:38:22 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 9, 2018 21:38:22 GMT

Mission: Find Raichu

Hornet had fluttered through town like a firefly all day yesterday, double and triple checking her supplies. Munchlax would be sick of her by now, she’d think, if she hadn’t made him a few hundred Poke richer every time. There was a strange weight to her exploration bag as she walked, and her new band wrapped gently but securely around her foreleg. She didn't think she'd need it, but... it couldn't hurt, right? Her fancy new Power Band made her feel a little more confident, so she supposed it had been worth the price.

She could do this. She could do this. She would do this. Hornet stood a little taller, lashing her tail, her shoulders hunched and footsteps light. Her gait was uncharacteristically slow as she wandered forward, walking by the cliffs like a girl in a dream. The sea was nice, she noted absentmindedly, gleaming like stars in the night sky as it rolled and rumbled in the afternoon sun. She forced herself forward with a nod. This will go great. She wasn't even scared, really. But on that note, if her breathing was a little bit ragged, well, there wasn't anyone else around to point it out.

There wasn't anyone else around. She was used to that. She’d been traveling since she was fourteen, and surely she’d run into nastier things than this tiny little mystery dungeon. She’d be fine. No, she wouldn’t just be fine, she’d kick it’s ass. For sure. Definitely. She bit her lip and continued to walk, intensely aware of the grains of sand and little stones beneath her feet.

Hornet squared her shoulders and kept walking, her ears perked as she took in the comforting crash of the sea. There was a Raichu here, somewhere, and it needed her help. Reminding herself of that helped her bat away the feeling that certainly wasn't worry, no, that would be ridiculous. This would be an adventure, and Hornet could defend herself, right? Right. She was strong and fast and clever, and she'd even stocked up on supplies. She could take some feral Pokemon. Even if she ran into a ground type, she had her Ice Fang. She closed her eyes for a moment, breathing in deeply as she walked along the beautiful Corsola Cove, slowing and increasing her pace, at times, but never entirely stopping.

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 10, 2018 20:44:37 GMT

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Post by Pine on Apr 10, 2018 20:44:37 GMT

out of nowhere, a curious small shellos popped its head out. it watches hornet carefully, awaiting for them to make a move.

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 10, 2018 21:01:48 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 10, 2018 21:01:48 GMT

Hornet stepped back suddenly, sucking in air through her teeth. She didn't cry out, which was a small blessing, letting her keep some shred of bravado. She felt ice and frost build up around her canine teeth, crouching close to the ground as if she was about to pounce, and then... she froze. The frost melted from her teeth in seconds, and she stood up a little taller, taking a quick but tiny step forward. She tilted her head, curious and wary as she observed the Shellos. It hadn't looked angry, had it? It looked curious, and apparently the residents of Corsola Cove were peaceful. Or... they used to be peaceful, at least.

"Hello! Can you understand me?" She asked, hoping that somehow this little Shellos had managed to keep their mind. This used to be a tranquil place, didn't it? The rumbling of the sea quieted her mind a little bit, and gave Hornet reason to pause. She kept her claws unsheathed, and there was a slight tremble in her paws, but she managed to force a smile she thought was pretty convincing. "I'm looking for a Raichu. That's a big orange Pokemon with a lightning bolt looking tail. Have you seen one pass by?"

Hornet waits for Shellos to make a move.

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 12, 2018 11:39:31 GMT

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Post by 𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓋𝒶𝓁𝒾 on Apr 12, 2018 11:39:31 GMT

the wild shellos used mud slap! it was super effective, dealing 6 points of damage and lowering Hornet's accuracy by one stage!

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 12, 2018 17:21:14 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 12, 2018 17:21:14 GMT

Hornet stumbled back with a sharp yelp, practically tripping over her own paws as she scrambled away from the Shellos. The mud stung at her eyes and she winced, feeling her eyes start to water as she struggled to blink the mud away. She knew Corsola Cove was a mystery dungeon, but it had never been marked as one on the maps back in Seabreeze. This place was so beautiful that it was almost hard to believe it was a dungeon, even now. Almost. The dull sting in her eyes warned her otherwise. Whatever may have happened here, this Pokemon was feral now, and she needed to defend herself. Hornet's fur flickered with sparks, giving off a faint glow, and she bared her teeth. She crouched low to the ground, trying to get a grip on the sand.

She couldn't channel the sparks into any real electric type attack, but she felt like it made her more intimidating, and that gave her a bit of her confidence back. She had the advantage here! She was the electric Pokemon, it should be scared of her! She didn't have any electric type moves yet, but it didn't know that! She charged at the smaller water type, spraying up sand as she charged at it, throwing herself shoulder-first at the Shellos.

Hornet used Tackle!

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 13, 2018 17:11:19 GMT

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Post by 𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓋𝒶𝓁𝒾 on Apr 13, 2018 17:11:19 GMT

Hornet used tackle. a critical hit! the wild shellos cried out as it tumbled back into the sand, recovering quickly enough as it flashed a glare at the electric-type before throwing up a mud sport with a cry. electricity's power was weakened!

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 13, 2018 23:31:20 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 13, 2018 23:31:20 GMT

Hornet felt a burst of satisfaction as she slammed into the Shellos. She threw all her weight and momentum against it, giving out a cry of victory when she sent it tumbling along the sand. The Shinx couldn't place why, nor did she care to think about it in the heat of battle, but something about that blow she just struck felt right. She had the unshakable sense that she'd aimed true, and it was thrilling. She steadied herself on the sand, preparing to charge again, baring her fangs and bristling her fur. Her heartbeat was pounding in her ears. Why had she been so scared, anyways? When she made contact with the feral Shellos, she felt more sure of herself than she had in a long time.

Perhaps she should have tried exploring these dungeons a long time ago.

She met the Shellos' glare with one of her own, lashing her tail in what she felt like was an intimidating gesture. She circled around the little water type, stepping back once it started spreading mud again, but something about this was different than it's last attack. Mud sport? That would be pretty clever, if she knew any electric type moves. Maybe they just got lucky with picking random moves, but maybe these wild Pokemon were capable of strategy? That would make them more clever than Hornet had given them credit for. She filed that fleeting thought away to think about later, giving out another battle cry as she charged.

Hornet used Tackle!

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 13:40:22 GMT

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Post by 𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓋𝒶𝓁𝒾 on Apr 15, 2018 13:40:22 GMT

Hornet used tackle! the attack hit, though the shellos holds on. it attempts to retaliate with another mud slap, though in its disorientation the attack missed!

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 16:46:30 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 15, 2018 16:46:30 GMT

Hornet sprung aside, flashing a grin as the Shellos' attack went awry. Perfect! The rush from before was starting to die down, but leaving the little slug staggered had given her a questionably-needed confidence boost. She turned back towards the Shellos, skidding to a stop on the beach, sending more grains of sand flying in a low arc behind her. She looked like a mess - her golden coat was flecked with the pale sand, her fur was bristling, and there was a half-dried mud stain around her face. Still, she stood a little taller, taking a steady step forward.

"As I was saying," She called smugly, "I'm trying to save a Raichu here, and it's going to take more than a pathetic, slimy slug to hold me back!" She didn't know the words were coming until they slipped out of her mouth, but it was another thing that felt right. She pawed at the sand, her heart pounding as realized that this might be it, and if she could land this blow, it could be enough to knock out the Shellos. She charged, her fur flickering with sparks as she raced along the sand. Maybe it had the type advantage with it's moves, but Hornet was faster, and she had too much pride to be outmaneuvered by a slug.

Hornet used Tackle!

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 16:57:49 GMT

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Post by 𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓋𝒶𝓁𝒾 on Apr 15, 2018 16:57:49 GMT

Hornet used tackle! the attack hit, and the wild shellos fainted!

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 17:25:34 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 15, 2018 17:25:34 GMT

Hornet felt herself crash against the Shellos, and she felt it go limp at the impact. She did it! She'd won her first real battle! She laughed, genuinely, in response her victory. "Woo-hoo!" She cheered into the empty beach, a childlike glee crossing her features. She hadn't thought she'd be able to do it, for a minute. This was fantastic! She was- She glanced back at her paws, and all too quickly, the joy of the moment drained out of her. There was a layer of purple mucus coating her fur where she'd struck the Shellos, and Hornet's face twisted into an expression of disgust. She hadn't noticed it in the heat of battle, but she could definitely feel it now. "Oh, gross." She muttered out loud, moving towards the sea.

She took a few minutes to wade in the shallows, washing the sand, mud and purple-tinged slime out of her coat as best she was able. She couldn't do much about the mud on her face, unless she wanted to risk getting salt water in her eyes, so she decided against that. She waded up to her chest in the water, glancing back towards the unconscious Shellos on the beach. Her head felt a little clearer with the familiar smell of salt all around her. With the waves lapping at her fur, she felt herself coming back down from that strange rush she'd felt in the middle of battle. What had that been about? She didn't usually get like... that. It had attacked her first, so Hornet didn't feel too guilty, but...

She could think about this later, when she wasn't in the middle of a mystery dungeon. She had work to do. Hornet shook her head as she half-swam, half-waded back towards the beach. Raichu was her first priority right now. If she wanted to prove her worth to the guild, a great way to do it would be to handle this mission alone - and, likewise, she couldn't imagine them being happy with her if she messed it up. This wasn't the time to get distracted. She shook off her fur, and kept walking deeper into the mystery dungeon, deciding to make tracks towards what looked like a path up the cliffs in the distance.

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 17:56:07 GMT

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Post by 𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓋𝒶𝓁𝒾 on Apr 15, 2018 17:56:07 GMT

Proceeding to next floor...

Hornet received a total of 891exp.
Hornet leveled up to level 12!
Hornet learned charge!
Hornet can learn baby-doll eyes but already knows four moves. should a move be replaced?

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 18:05:53 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 15, 2018 18:05:53 GMT

Hornet did not learn Baby-Doll Eyes!

As Hornet was walking, she blinked, and suddenly her surroundings had shifted. She was suddenly a little closer to the cliffs, and farther away from the sea, but most strangely, strewn across the beach were black volcanic rocks she could have sworn weren't there when she was approaching the dungeon. The sand was a pale gold under her paws, and loose and silky to the touch. It was nice. She could see herself taking a vacation here, if it hadn't fallen to whatever force had twisted it into a mystery dungeon. It took her a moment to piece together that she must have arrived at the next floor. She smiled slightly to herself. This was good, this meant she was getting closer to her target.

She hopped onto one of the black rocks, perking her ears to try and get a better view of her surroundings. "Raichu? Hello? Can you here me? My name is Hornet, and I'm part of the Aestemian Guild. I came to rescue you, so please respond if you can hear me!" She called. She fell silent for a few moments, trying to catch the faintest hint of her target's voice, but all that she heard in response was the distant roar of the sea and rush of wind through her ears, carrying the comforting smell of salt with it. She felt an odd pang of loneliness, standing on top of the stone with nothing but the empty stretches of sea and sand around her. After another moment of waiting, Hornet hopped down from the rock and kept moving, walking towards the cliffs.

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Last Edit: Apr 15, 2018 23:02:37 GMT by Hornet

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 18:23:56 GMT

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Post by 𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓋𝒶𝓁𝒾 on Apr 15, 2018 18:23:56 GMT

a wild shellder, agitated by the disturbance, leaps from the shallows! what will you do?

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A Hornet's Sting (Solo Job) Apr 15, 2018 19:07:25 GMT

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Post by Hornet on Apr 15, 2018 19:07:25 GMT

"Ah!" Hornet squeaked in surprise, taking a wary step back as a Shellder hopped from the tide pools. She collected herself quickly, shooting the water type a smirk. "Thanks for the company, but you're not quite who I was looking for!" She responded to the clacking of it's shell, falling into her battle pose of crouching low to the ground with her tail lashing behind her, not unlike a Rockruff puppy who wanted to play. It might have just been in her head, but she felt more sure of herself after that battle with the Shellos. She had the faint but unshakable feeling that she didn't need to be afraid. She'd beaten one wild Pokemon, and she could handle a second.

She tried to make sparks flicker along her fur again to look more intimidating, and to psyche herself up for the battle. It worked, but something about the way electricity danced and weaved across her coat felt different, this time. It was brighter and stronger. It didn't feel strong enough to channel into a proper attack yet, but she could tell she was getting close! That made her brim with excitement, despite the wild Pokemon in front of her. Speaking of the wild Pokemon, she needed to deal with that! She launched herself at the Shellder, throwing her body weight against it in another Tackle.

Hornet used Tackle!