As Violet and Mike got to the bridge, Mike broke eye contact with the Pinser across the lake and turned to Violet. He was a little nervous to go up against the Pinser but he had confidence in his Pokemons' abilities.

"Hey Violet, Radiowaves is gonna go catch himself that Pinser thats been terrorizing the forest. You can tag along if you'd like." Mike said as he turned to cross the bridge and met up with the Poliwag blocking his way. Mike strode up confidently but he could see an emotion in the pokemon that he was feeling very strongly at the moment: fear. Not fear of Mike but fear of the very Pokemon Mike sought to catch. Mike felt sorry for the pokemon of the forest, after all they lived here and had to deal with the monstrosity on a daily basis. Mike decided to try a different tactic and rather than sicking Claws on him, Mike crouched down so he was at eye level with the Poliwag.

"Hey there Poliwag. Your being mighty brave coming up here to try and take me and my team down all by your lonesome. If I were you I'd be pretty scared right now but that makes me think that your either very full of yourself or your more scared of what'll happen if you don't do anything to try to stop me." Mike said as he glanced over at the angry Pinser in the distance. "I'm gonna make you an offer lil'guy. You can stand there and give it your all and fight against me to give yourself a little leeway with the angry pair of horns over there or you can join me and my team. Together we can take down that Pinser and help all of your friends in the forest here. So what do you say?" Mike asked the small Pokemon with his own hand extended as he hoped his little speech would save him from an extra fight and possibly get him a new pokemon.

Lance had been relaxing by the river with his eevee, watching the squirrel from afar, he saw as more trainers arrive. Each traveling with different Pokémon some even being Eevees as well, Lance's Eevee was different because his ears was spiky and a scar under his eye. He also dones a collar with white stars on it.

Lance Sat at the base of a tree while eevee laid by his feet still as a statue watching closely. They observed as the angry pinser confronted the group.

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Christine laughed as the little Squirtle played with her Eevee "I bet you two will become a good friends" she said smilling at both of the pokemons. No even noticing that the Squirtle taked one of her pokeballs, she just laughed.

"Eve..." Eevee poked her trainers leg, to have her attention "What is it?...Oh" she asked, when noticed that the Squirtle was trying to eat one of her pokeball "Oh little one be careful with that...It's not a fruit..." she said, looking at the thinks forward, but still she didn't try to take it off to the little pokemon.

The Poliwag stared up curious wanting to protect Chris seeing so much fear and doubt in his eyes. Poliwag used mist on Chris and his meowth blocking his view before using bubble trying to stop them from crossing. The pinser clanged it's horns together unable to see furious charging past the bridge in confusion. @rocketrobie2@pkken

The squirtle glanced up curious at Christine before handing her back the ball curious waiting for her to eat it while it slowly waddled away looking for more fruit. The sound of the Pincer's roar made the small squirtle jump hiding in it's shell scared and trembling from the noise. The Boat master looking concerned left his boat leaving it open to stowaways. The boat master hurried through the woods by the river. @Pink Madness

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Violet went to say something, but Mike had already walked off. Even Eevee was nervous! She followed after Mike, trying to bring up how to tell him not to go over. They made it to the bridge, and the brave Poliwag. She wanted to catch it!

"Woah!" she pulled Mike back as the poliwag attacked "we shouldn't fight it! It's trying to help us...and well...that Pinsir looks extremely strong." she pointed out. Eevee tried to pull the Meowth back at the same time, as she stepped forward looking at the Poliwag. Or at least...where it was.

"We don't want to hurt you little guy, thank you for your work protecting us" she said with a friendly tone "why don't you come with me? I'll look after you so you never need to see that mean Pinsar again"

Christine almost falled backward when the noisy voice of Pinsir, sounded to the wind. She standed up to look what was going on there, but so far she didn't see anything. Eve standed next to her, the little Eevees ears moves as she listened the upcoming loud voices.

She looked at the distance noticing a boy relaxing there with his Eevee, but not more about that. Turning back at the heavely scared Squirtle which was hidding at it shell now. Taking few step closer she taked the shell into her arms, making sure that she was holding it in right way "Hey, little one, don't need to be scared, I and Eve will protect you" she said to the little water pokemon.

"Eve" the brown fox pokemon meowed, like she was saying yes. The Eevee was still standing there all her attention toward the loud voices, like she was ready to move if anything happens.

Mike and Meowth were just barely able to evade the Poliwag's attack. Mike agreed with Violet in that he didn't want to fight the Poliwag but rather than confirm with Violet, Mike scooped up Claws and dashed into the mist, using the mist as cover. The two jumped over the small pokemon and dashed for the otherside of the bridge. While running, Mike took out a potion and used it on Claws. Mike then returned Claws back to his Pokeball and used a potion on Venonat.

Now Mike got to the end of the bridge and dashed towards the angry pinser.

"Alrighty Pinser. It's high time you put that anger to good use on my team! Go Venonat! Show 'em what your made of!" Mike yelled as he sent Venonat out to fight Pinser. Naturally Venonat was scared but Mike's words of encouragement at least gave her the will to try her best.

Zulu's tail rattled in success, and his body glowed faintly with a strange aura of light. C.J. ran over and enthusiastically scooped her partner into her arms, twirling their bodies into a wide circle as the leaves below crunched and swept gleefully into the air around them. "I'm SO proud of you!" She squeezed him in close for a small hug before turning at the faint 'click' of Richard's Pokéball. The martial artist's face was still scrunched and furrowed in concentration, as if he was afraid any small break of elation would cause the Caterpie to burst forth from the still ball on the forest floor. C.J. quietly eased over to the man's side and whispered playfully, "You can stop holding your breath now." With the sentiment, she hardily patted Richard between the shoulder blades in congratulations.

Suddenly a loud SNAP pierced through the mostly peaceful sounds of the forest, and Zulu's body tensed below C.J.'s feet. The rushing sounds of a nearby river mixed with faint voices, and C.J. involuntarily leaned her body towards the unfamiliar and unknown. She glanced at Richard, remembering his earlier reprimand at her bounding into danger without any thoughts to their safety, and loosened the tightness of her shoulders. "I think there may be other trainers just a little ways in, should we go investigate?" Her eager eyes betrayed her obedient smile as she rocked back and forth on her heels, waiting for confirmation from Richard. Zulu looked to the other Ekans and shook his head slightly. I don't like where thisss is going. Caterpiesss are one thing, but I doubt we'll be assss lucky up ahead. Besssst to keep our guardssss up.

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"Nice..." Richard says, collecting his pokeball, before spinning around. "Damn. Someone's challenging something that sounds outta their depth!" Richard says, picking up Ekans, who lets out a surprised Ek, before Richard sprints towards where he heard the noise. Quickly, once again Richard vanishes into the brush, only to emerge covered in leaves, and twigs, looking like a shambling mound. Watching as Mike went sailing though the mist, the faint outline of him being visible. Richard shakes his head, and moves forwards onto the bridge. "Hey, you fool! Get back here. That pinsar will hand you, your rump on a silver platter!" Richard yells out to Mike, attempting to dissuade him from his foolishness. Ekans too is covered in leaves and branches, and seems a tad miffed at Richard running with him.

Lance turned his attention as one of the trainers tried to battle the pinsir which was a risky idea, Venomat wouldn't stand much of a chance if the pinsir were to get into close quarters. Even Lance wasn't reckless enough pick a fight with this Pokémon at the moment knowing full well of his limitations. But if he were to carefully assess the battle he could pick up on pinsirs weak points.

"E, let's get closer"

Eevee nodded and they both slid down the hill landing near the river bank by the other trainers, Lance was actually interested in catching the pinsir. He nodded to the others with a straight face, his way of saying hello. His Eevee took a brief look at the other trainers and their Pokémon then turned back towards towards the battle to also observe well. The little Pokémon knew he was up next.

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Squirtle shivered poking it's head out to nuzzle Christine staring towards the river a group of squirtles blocking the river so that trainers wouldn't wash away if the bridge fell. The squirtle smiled up gently kicking it's feet while it was being held feeling comfortable. @Pink Madness

Poliwag stared down the new arrivals curious worried they'd get hurt. It nearly fell over as Chris jumped over it towards the furious Pincer. Poliwag wiggled back up in time to see a young girl trying to cross her eevee ready. Poliwag blushed at her tone confused, but shook it's head sweetly unwilling to let her be hurt to. Poliwag used bubble aiming for eevee bouncing around the bridge. @medalliah

The Pinser glowed bright orange using focus energy as he charged directly for the Venonat. The Venonat barely managed to dodge taking the vicegrip full force. The Pinser's brutal Vicegrip sent the poor Venonat flying twitching in pain as Pinser grabbed it in it's horns using bind to crush it. The large gray horns made a cracking noise as Venonat disappeared in red returning to Mike's pokeball. The pinser was faster then any pokemon the kids had seen other then meowth nearly twice as fast as Mike's poor venonat. The pinser roared loud enough to ruffle Richard's hair from across the river charging to catch Mike in it's horns. @pkken@supertinyking@jagajac@rocketrobie2

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Eevee jumped back, surprised by the bubble attack. Violet put her arm up as well to protect herself, but she looked over the bridge. There was no way that Mike was going to survive if that Pinsir locked on! She looked down at the little Poliwag, so adorable. So brave.

"I'm sorry Poliwag but I'm going to have to get past. Eevee, tackle attack!" she called out, holding a potion in her hand ready for if Eevee got more hurt. The little Eevee mewled in understanding, then charged at the Poliwag while Violet moved closer to try and get past

The diversion worked Poliwag hoping into the air and being tackled into the water with a large plop. The poliwag cried out a warning as it hit terrified for the trainer as Violet hurried past. The pincer now turned to face these new challengers. @medalliah

Mike was saddened as Venonat was defeated so easily but in retrospect, maybe Mike should have trained a little more before trying to take on the mighty Pokemon Pinser. As the bug Pokemon charged at him Mike began running in the other direction though never taking his eyes off of the Pokemon. As the Pinser turned its attention to Violet and her Eevee Mike's heart sank. If he, a legendary Pokemon soon-to-be champion couldn't take on the Pinser then what chance did Violet have? Mike's eyes narrowed in determination as he sent out Claws and crouched down beside home to whisper.

"While he's distracted, try to sneak up on him and get between him and the river. Use taunt and see if you can get him to charge into the river!" Mike whispered to his Meowth as it nodded, eyes full of determination.

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Lance had his arms folded, his stance Changed as he pointed at the bug type, "E, Sand attack then tackle and fall back"Eevee jumped in front of the group and kicked up sand into pinsirs eyes. By clouding pinsirs vision Eevee would have a higher chance of attacking evading, A hit and run tactic. If a group effort was made, taking down pinsir could be more visible reality. One attack can whipe out any of the trainers Pokémon as seen with venonat whom wasn't even a type disadvantage.

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Richard's body responded before his voice as he bounded ahead of C.J. and Zulu, stumbling roughly onto the grassy banks near a clear river. Zulu tugged at C.J.'s ankle with his tail, and she calmly pushed away the scattered tree branches before stepping out into the crisp sunshine. The clean smells of fresh water and cut timber permeated her nostrils, but the sensory moment of happiness was quickly clouded by the events that unfolded before the young trainer. She watched as Richard tumbled down the hill towards Mike, shouting his familiar warnings. Violet, she noticed, was struggling to get across to the battle as well. As the cloud of mist dissipated, C.J. could now see the cause of obstruction. A young Poliwag seemed to be... protecting Violet and her Pokémon? Zulu began to instinctively move towards it, as if understanding the creature's series of distressful chirps. C.J.'s eyebrows rose in shock as Violet's Eevee tackled the Poliwag off the bridge and into the steady river's current below. A strange sensation of panic and empathy raced through C.J., her skin prickling at the sight of the injured Pokémon still crying out as it bobbed in the river below. It seemed Zulu shared his trainer's thought as he darted for the edge of the river.

Zulu didn't look back at C.J. as he slithered ahead of the Poliwag, his eye focused on a small, sturdy boulder just ahead. The snake hitched just enough of his tail around the boulder to anchor himself and stretched the rest of his scaly body into the brisk water. The steady currents rocked his body up and down, but he squeezed his muscles tightly as the Poliwag drew near. Zulu braced for impact as the Poliwag drifted into his outstretched body. With his head now curled gently around the Poliwag's hypnotic chest, Zulu circled the pair back to the safety of the riverbank. His body still wrapped protectively against the Poliwag, Zulu rested his head against the grass. C.J. placed a hand against her heart as she sharply inhaled in relief. Her long legs began a downwards jog towards her partner, but not before being intercepted by a small ball of brown fur. Unable to avoid tripping, she reached her arms forward towards the ground as her knees met the moist grass. She turned her head to see another trainer's Eevee, but this one with a collar and small scar across his face, shaking his fluffy tuft of fur in the aftermath of the collision. She moved into a crouch and looked to Lance apologetically, who she now realized was sliding down the hill towards his Pokémon.

"I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying attention!" She stood now, brushing the grass from her knees. Her head swiveled to check on Zulu, who nodded to her faintly before resting in the soft grass again. Now closer to the other trainers, C.J. could clearly see the rising distress of the situation with the Pinsir across from where she and Lance had just encountered each other. Mike was clearly in trouble, which explained why Violet had been so desperate to get through Poliwag's barrier before. Poliwag. C.J. knew that Zulu was in no condition to confront a Pinsir, especially one this enraged. She nodded to Lance while briefly introducing herself. "I'm C.J. and that's Zulu." She pointed to her Pokémon by the riverbank. "No point in putting anyone else in danger, here come with me." She didn't ask as she closed the distance between the trainers and Zulu. She crouched down and stroked Zulu's head lovingly. "That was very brave of you, Zulu." Her eyes watered, knowing that Zulu's nature didn't usually lead to situations like this, and she addressed the Poliwag. "And very brave of you, Poliwag, to protect my friends back there." C.J. didn't have to think twice as she reached for the sole Pokéball at her belt, placing it cautiously on the ground between Zulu and Poliwag. Zulu nodded in understanding as she said, "We've been saving this for a special Pokémon." Her heart raced as she finally added, "Poliwag, we'd be honored if you'd join our team. Your courage would be the perfect pair to my Zulu's caution." She smiled sweetly and sat on the back of her heels as she waited for both the Poliwag's response and Lance to join her at the riverbank.

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@pkken I must have been writing at the same time as you! Haha, obviously you've joined the others with the Pinsir... so we'll just say you had a brief run in, and on my next post C.J. will realize you chose to barrel into danger instead of following her to the riverbank :} She can join the group once the Pinsir situation is resolved.

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Violet was scared, but she saw what the other Eevee was doing and it gave her an idea.

"Eevee, use growl! Get its attention" she nodded to the other Eevee user, and her Eevee growled at the Pinsir "keep moving!" she wanted to get the Pinsir to face away from the other Eevee and Meowth so they could surprise it from behind.

Poliwag peered up searching the young trainers face. Poliwag was extremely fast considering for a second running away back to the river. The words of the human were hard to understand, but it sincerely seemed to want him. The ekans had even gone out of its way to rescue him from his tumble down river. Poliwag took a long moment to consider but darted forward bumping the pokeball. The ball shook for a few moments the poliwag still unsure until it stopped the small pokemon caught. @jagajac

The Pinsir quickly turned as Claws taunted charging for the river. The Meowth dodged left at last second, but the pinsir bounded after it hoping to crush it. E Lance's eevee landed by the river kicking sand into the large pinsir's eyes as it slammed down it's horn missing meowth by inches. Pincer turned shaking it's head to try to get the sand out gently wandered towards the river when it heard a growl from Violet's Eevee. The Pinser glowed gently red as it used focus energy trying to crush Eevee with a Bind attack missing by inches. A roar sounded the Pinsir seeming even stronger since defeating Venonat doing its best to find a smash the small pokemon as it began slamming its horns into the ground spinning in a wild frenzy. The river pokemon shook in fright the other poliwag watching terrified a clamor of "Poli!" being heard as an enormous goldeen used using Peck on the Pinsir to keep it away from her river. The Pinsir backing away looking tired as it glared disoriented. @medalliah@pkken@rocketrobie2@supertinyking

Lance smirked as pinsir turned its back, how does it not know? Never turn your back against the enemy, "E tackle pinsir into the water while its not paying attention, let's end it" Eevee nodded and begain running from side to side before taking a leap and putting his head down. The way the trainers were working to take down a stronger opponent was proving effective, the pinsir was more headstrong rather then to think of a good strategy to take all of us out. By using sand attack as protection they lower the risk of getting hit as well as create openings for attacks. Eevee was also executing his actions greatly as well as leading the charge.

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