Set the Scene: [3] Wouldn't it suck if...

(Bell and Louis enter Route 2; Set the Scene: Complication [3] wouldn't it suck if... Alteration [2] None)

So, a LOT of things could suck... (as I'm editing this I realized I missed an opportunity to have LITERAL sucking LOL) But I'm thinking Pokémon Horde Why? Because It sounds fun that's why! So, what should the horde be? I'm thinking Bunnelby because they are native to the route and I want to give Bell a Bunnelby.

Besides, being attacked by a horde of rabbits sounds funny :D Now I just need some good Bunnelby/Diggersby art

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So far their trip down Route 2 had been uneventful. Bell and Louis were walking side by side, with her to Louis' left and the Ponyta to his right. Bell had left Chester and Frank out as well, figuring that if Silver got to spend most of his time out of his Pokemon Ball there wasn't a reason to not let her Pokemon do the same.

As the two of them walked side by side, Bell did her best to keep her eyes and mind on her surroundings, and not on the handsome man walking besides her...

(Bell Heart 1d8; 7; success)

She shakes her head to clear her thoughts. There will be plenty of time for THAT later. For now she needed to keep an eye out for other Pokémon Trainers, or wild Pokémon. Speaking of that, she should ask Louis if he had any other Pokémon besides the Ponyta.

She hears a rustle in the grass and any thoughts of quizzing Louis for information leaves her mind as she focuses her attention on the noise. "Frank, check it out." Following her command the Fletchling flies over and circles the source of the noise. Then in a flash Bell sees something leap at Frank, causing the Pokémon to fly away towards safety. Now that it is no longer hiding in the grass, Bell can see the Pokémon.

And it's a Bunnelby.... "Oh, I was hoping for a Dedenne..."

"I would not say that Bell."

"Oh, and why is that?"

"Because it is bad luck."

Bell can't help but laugh at Louis' comment. "Bad luck, seriously? It is just one Bunnelby." That was when she heard another noise. A noise which turned into another Bunnelby, and then another. "Oh.... OH!... Well Shit!"

(I'm going to treat the Horde as essentially a single Pokémon, just with more Wounds and higher Rolls. What? I haven't had a boss fight in this game yet and damn it I want a boss fight!)

(Init; Bell 1d6, Louis 1d6, Horde 1d6; 3, 8, 4; order is Louis, Horde, Bell)

Louis is the first to react, shouting out "Silver, use Dazzling Gleam!" (Silver uses Dazzling Gleam: [1,8] wound(3/4). The Ponyta raises up its horn which glows with a bright light and Bell can tell that the attack did, something, to the Horde of Bunnelby who cover their eyes and cry out in pain.

Unfortunately for Bell, or Chester really, the horde focuses on the closest target. Which happens to be Chester. (Horde uses Super Fang on Chester: [3, 5] wound(3/4)) Watching the horde of Bunnelby swarm her Pokémon as her Pokemon cries out in fear fills Bell with a sense of dread. She cries out "Use Rollout and get out of there!" (Chester uses Rollout: [1, 2] and a miss!)

(Bell technically has both Pokémon out, but to avoid Double Battle Penalties she is only going to command Chester)

While Chester's attack doesn't seem to do much to the Horde, he does manage to get out of the swarm. Bell is starting to worry when she hears Louis call out, "Silver, use Heal Pulse!" (Silver uses Heal Pulse on Chester: [4, 5](4/4 wounds)) and to her surprise she watches the wounds Chester received vanish.

Unfortunately, Bell's relief is short lived due to watching the horde smash against the ground. (Horde uses bulldoze: [3, 9] hits both, 3/4 & 2/3 wound(s)). To her horror she can see the attack effecting not just Chester but Silver as well.

Still, neither Chester or Silver are out of the fight yet. Shouting the first thing that comes to mind, Bell again shouts out "Use Rollout!" (Chester uses Rollout: [3, 5] (2/4)wound and +1 next turn). This time Chester's attack doesn't miss and she watches her starter roll through the horde of wild Bunnelby like a bowling ball through a crowd of pins.

Shortly after watching the Bunnelby soar through the air Louis calls out "Dazzling Gleam!" (Silver uses Dazzling Gleam: [1, 7] Wound, Horde down to 1/4 wounds) and Bell watches the with some satisfaction as the horde flinches in pain from the attack.

As Bell watches the Horde of Bunnelby land on the ground, she sees enough of them group together to slam the ground for a counter attack, (Horde uses bulldoze again: [1, 7] hits both, 2/4 & 1/3 wounds) sending another shockwave through the ground which hits both Chester and Silver.

Still, the Horde looks like it has lost most of its members. Hoping to drive them off, Bell shouts out "ROLLOUT!" (Chester uses Rollout+1: [6, 4], Hits, Horde scatters) and watches with great satisfaction as Chester rolls through the remains of the horde, forcing it to scatter.

All but one lone Bunnelby. "Well, I might as well catch it..." (Bell catches a Bunnelby. Now I need a name and good fan art :D)

For a moment Bell simply looks at the Pokémon Ball in her hand which now contains her new Bunnelby. "I'll have to think of a name for you...." She is taken out of her thoughts when she hears Louis speaking, "Silver, Heal up my fiancé's Chespin would you. It wouldn't do to have him faint on us." (Silver uses Heal Pulse to heal Chester; [4,1], [5,8 CRIT!] I'll say the CRIT heals Silver 2/3 as well) She then watches with surprise as Chester's injuries are healed up.

Oh right, Silver did do something similar at the start of the fight. Wait!? This means that Bell won't have to go back to the Pokémon Center, OR use expensive potions, every time she wanted to get her Pokémon healed up. Louis might actually be useful. She was already planning to keep him around for a bit for his cock and money but THIS actually made him useful.

As these thoughts run through Bell's mind Louis turns towards her, asking "You aren't hurt are you?" Louis raises a hand and brushes a bit of hair out of her face.

(Louis trying to make Bell's knees weak: Louis Heart 1d8 v Bell 1d8; 2 v 8; Bell keeps her cool)

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine." Bell brushes away his hand and makes a point to look away from him handsome smile. "Thanks, for the help." Now isn't the time to get feisty, even if the adrenaline running through her pounding heart was telling her otherwise.

"But of course, I am just glad that you are all right." Making a show to dust off his clothes, Louis gives her another charming smile. "Shall we press forward then? I do believe we have scared enough of them off that if we press onward we should reach the forest shortly."

"Yeah, we should get going. Don't want to waste daylight." She then starts walking, making sure to stay ahead of Louis. Because the last thing she wants now is to gaze upon that handsome face of his while her heart was pumping leftover adrenaline throughout her body...

Wait, did he just refer to her as his fiancé!?

Author's Notes: In hindsight, if an attack like Bulldoze is REALLY a true TTRPG AOE, then it could also have hit Bell/Louis. Because Trainers can take Wounds in this game. Something I'll have to consider, or continue to ignore in the future.

Or just leave the ATTACK EVERYTHING move to Earthquake. Which could result in friendly fire (aka, hitting the trainer(s)). Something I will have to think about.

_Bell gets +1 Pokemon XP(Current totals 1 banked/3 spent)_ and gains a Bunnelby

I also, stats for Frank & the Bunnelby

Species/Nickname: Frank(Fletchling)

Normal/Flying

Toughness: 4 Wounds: 3/3

Mastery: 1/2 XP: 2

Ability: Big Pecks (Defense can not be lowered)

Moves

-Acrobatics(flying):1d4 +1 Attack if no held Item

-Ember(Fire):1d4 Burn on a Crit

-Quick Attack(Normal):1d4 Change Init Order

-Roost(Flying):1d6 Heal +1 Wound & Lose Flying resist/weaknesses

Species/Nickname: ??? (Bunnelby)

Normal

Toughness: 4 Wounds: 3/3

Mastery: 0/2 XP: 0

Ability: Pick up (% roll to find Items; I'll figure out the specifics later)

Moves

-Super Fang(Normal): 1d6 Target Remaning Wounds-1 to rolls.

-Mud Shot(Ground): -1 Attack on a Crit

-Swords Dance(Normal): +1 Attack (+2 on a Crit)

-Quick Attack(Normal): Moves Initiative Up