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Riley the Riolu, Medium difficulty
Age: 13
LV: 7
Moves: Feint, Quick Attack
Type: Fighting
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Bold (Defense Up, Attack Down)
Description: Re-awoken after a terrible event, he is freed by an unknown creature floating through the building. Face-to-face with a dangerous opponent, there's no option left but to fight for his life... right?
+++GAME LOADED!+++
+++A Common Effect of an Empty Belly can be a Deterioration of your Mental State.+++
In a moments notice, the Rattata moves from one side of the room to right in front of Riley. Jaws open wide, with powerful strength, a Bite narrowly misses Riley's arm. In hopes of drawing distance, the Riolu takes another step back, only to be met with sharp red teeth speeding towards his face. Before another Bite can be brought down, Riley drops down and speeds around in a white streak, striking the Rattata's back with a Quick Attack. It doesn't do nearly enough to be considered a good hit, but it does damage nevertheless.
The Rattata shakes off the blow as Riley jumps away, a bit of grime and blood flick off it's fur. Red eyes seemingly leave a trail of light behind as they turn to face the young Riolu, whom bends down, ready to break off into a run. In the midst of preparing for another bite, the clump of purple fur that suddenly Tackles into him catches him off guard. It hurts him a surprising amount.
Riley took 8 hp in damage!
Riley is at Half Heath!
It became the young Riolu's turn to shake off the blow, with mild disgust as blood and grime seeps into the fur on his chest. The Rattata, however, doesn't relent. Bite after Bite, the Riolu is forced backwards again and again in a desperate attempt to avoid the onslaught. Until, inevitably, he finds himself pressing up against a door. Riley spares a glance back.
'I guess this is the way out.'
That glance back almost proves to be fatal, as sharp, jagged teeth nearly snap down on top of Riley's head. By sheer luck, he manages to sway out to the side just enough to simply get grazed by the teeth. If that isn't enough, the Rattata slams it's face into the door behind him giving him enough time to get away.
Riley took 1 hp in damage!
Rattata is at Less Than 3/4 Health!
'If those teeth bite down on me, this fight is over.'
After recovering from the impromptu meeting with a door, the Purple Rat Pokemon lets out a sickening scream and readies itself for another charge.
'Think, think! The only other move I know is Feint, but it is not very effective against Ferals... unless.'
With an idea in mind, he moves into a stance, watching intently at the Rattata charging at him. Long before the Rattata reaches him, he Feints left with his Entire Body. The Rattata follows, jaws at the ready. Seconds before the Bite can reach him, a black energy envelops Riley and his whole body shifts right while leaving a black afterimage behind. The Rattata harmlessly passes through the black imagery as the young Riolu gives a swift blow to the side in passing.
Riley has learned a New Move: Full-Body Feint!
Rattata is at Less Than Half Health!
"Alright, I can win this! I can-"
As Riley turns back, purple and red surrounded in white light dives right into him. A Quick Attack he had no chance to prepare for, or dodge.
Riley took 12 hp in damage!
Riley is at Critical Heath!
The young Riolu is sent tumbling away, right by the door, and onto one of the many bodies that litter the floor.
'It knew Quick Attack.'
Riley rises from the ground, somehow managing to stand. His right leg is shaking, seconds away from giving out on him.
'No, not just that. Quick Attack and Tackle are about equal in strength. Why did it hurt so much...'
['I# *cr!c^!d.']
- A distorted scream fills the air.
- ...Tackles into him catches him off guard. It hurts him a surprising amount.
- The Purple Rat Pokemon lets out a sickening scream, before it readies itself for another charge.
...
..
.
{'It Screeched.'}
Dread falls down on him almost as hard as the jaws of the Rattata did. As his opponent begins to tear into him, a burst of some unknown feeling courses through his body. In the midst of desperation, fear, and despair, this unknown emotion rises higher and higher inside Riley's heart...
And he Bursts.
A concussive blast erupts from within, tearing through the room with tremendous force. All within a proximity of Riley is sent tumbling away, even the door nearby snaps off it's hinges and thrown down the hallway. As the last of the energy slips away, Riley can't help but notice the crater formed underneath his feet and the sight of his opponent, torn to shreds and flung across the room, before slipping away into darkness.
The Rattata has Fainted!
...
Riley has Fainted!
...
||.|. | . |Game Over| . | .|.||
+++Would you Like to Restart from the last checkpoint?+++
YES? NO?
+++Most Characters will remember what happens after a Game Over, but Only when they are in Control!+++
+++Control refers to [-] who Command from []i[]h[]n+++
Riley releases a gasp, memories of what did not happen flood into his mind. However, little time is given to digest as an instant passes and the Rattata descends upon him with a Bite. Pushed by instinct, he moves into a Full-Body Feint and gives a swift blow to the Rattata's side as he passes.
'Screech, Tackle, Quick Attack, and Bite.'
Not even flinching to the attack, the Rattata comes back around, opening it's jaw wide. With little time to react after turning around, the Young Riolu bursts off in a blur of white to preform a Quick Attack. Shifting a little to the left, he delivers a swift kick to the Rattata's cheek.
Rattata is at Less Than 3/4 Health!
It's enough to make the Rattata hesitate, but not stop. The jaws of death close in on Riley but, as fortune would have it, having your foot on the face of your opponent as they move in to Bite you may cause you to stumble backwards, trip on something behind you and bang your head on the floor. The opposition, meanwhile, staggers alongside you right before biting towards the ground. Thus, whatever has caused you to slip, which for Riley is a purple furred object, will be bitten instead by the quadrupedal Pokemon.
Riley took 1 hp in damage!
The sound of teeth digging into flesh didn't stop, even as Riley got back up. While the Rattata gorges itself, the Young Riolu gains a moment to back away.
'Faster, Stronger, more sturdy. Think, Think. What can I possibly do?'
Rattata has Recovered Health!
A breath gets caught in Riley's throat. Bright red eyes rise from the corpse, staring right through him.
"NoooOoOoo"
The voice, deep and demented, spills out from the now dripping jaws of the Purple Rat Pokemon. An involuntary shiver drives through Riley, rooting him into place.
"ThiSh Ish nOt shWEeT. WhERe? wHeRe iS swEeT?"
The eyes of the young Riolu widen and, with a quick flip of his right paw, pulls out a Pecha Berry. As he stands, the eyes of the Rattata snap to focus, following the berry in Riley's hand as he moves it left and right. A bit of drool begins to slip down the corner of it's mouth, a soft crimson. With a quick glance to his right, a sudden surge of confidence sparks through Riley. As bright eyes lock onto the Rattata, the young Riolu winds back his arm and lowers his stance.
"You want the berry? Then GO GET IT!"
With all the force he can call forth, Riley throws the berry to the left, hoping to hit the door he had walked through earlier. However, much to Riley's dismay, the Rattata speeds off in a white blur, utilizing a Quick Attack Sprint to reach the berry before it can even reach the apex of the toss. With little time to waste, the Young Riolu breaks off into a Quick Attack Sprint just the same in the opposite direction. A closed door stands tall before him and, with little time to think, he jumps for the handle. With an unceremonious crash, Riley's snout collides with the door and his paws wrap around the door handle. With the aid of his weight, the door handle turns and the resounding click makes its way through the room.
As the door opens, Riley's grip slips and he falls to the ground. In a blink of the eye, he is on his feet and ready to move, but stops upon taking a step towards the door. The sound of crying that has been echoing through the room finally slips into focus. With a moment of hesitation, the young Riolu slowly turns back around. Only to see the purple Rattata, turned away from him, crying over the crumbs of the Pecha Berry.
Rattata's Mental State has Improved!
The fear and discomfort do not vanish, but feelings of confusion and curiosity rise within the young Riolu's chest. Unable to move due to the contradicting emotion within, Riley simply watches as the Purple Rat Pokemon stumbles over the crumbs and towards the other door.
"It has... opened. Everyone, it has opened. Ri! Dra! It has opened. Opened."
The Rattata stumbles away, as the crying continues to echo through the room and grate against a pair of blue ears. With a flurry of emotions, and no desire to sort through them, the young Riolu turns back around and walks through the door. Though, not before finding and propping a large enough rock next to the door in order to keep it open.
Riley gained 80 exp!
Riley's LV Increased!
+++There are three ways to gain experience: Battles, Completing Mission, or Training.+++
The exhaustion hits him as soon as he leaves the room. After taking about 5 weary steps down the hallway, he stumbles sideways and catches himself by leaning against the wall. Out of instinct, he falls into a kneeling position and catches a breath. His eyes close and his breathing steadies.
"I... lost. Did I not?"
Given a moment of respite, Riley's thoughts soon wander to what just happened.
"Yet, I did not lose. I managed to get away with not even a scratch."
The sore spot on the back of the young Riolu's head flares as his paw rubs against it. A bit of red weaves the Riolu's blue cheeks upon thinking about the unceremonious fall.
"It was like... a dream." 'N[], []or[] l[][]e a []o[]s[]b[]e []u[][]re.' "Was it all fake?" '[]r []e[][]?' "I could even use a move I learned from the dream." '[]now[][]dg[] n[]t y[]u[] []w[].'
A small pain echoes in the back of his mind, as if he is pulling towards something ([]r []ome[][][]ng []s p[][][]ing t[][]ar[]s []im). Any more thoughts are abruptly cut short when a familiar sound fills the air, echoing from further down the hallway. With ears perking up, Riley quickly bounces to his feet and heads down towards the corridor. In about 20 steps or so, Riley is staring up towards another black box (C[]m[]r[]).
The strange static sound is almost comforting after what has happened... almost.
"Hey! You made it. Are you alright? Did anything bad happen?"
While waiting for the static to die down, the young Riolu feels a plethora of emotions. One of them, strangely enough, is embarrassment.
"I am alright, if not just a bit tired."
On.
"Thank goodness! I was... worried something was gonna happen to you."
Off.
'...'
'She was right to be worried. I was careless and almost died because of it.'
The young Riolu places his paw on the side of the wall to prop himself. The feeling of dust and grime against his fingers.
"Do you know what is beyond this point?"
A moment of silence hangs in the air, a bit longer than Riley is comfortable with. Eventually, the static returns.
"N-no, I'm afraid not. This is the last camera on the loop, so I'm guessing you're nearing the end hallway?"
The uncertainty in the voice does little to bring confidence to the young Riolu. He glances up the black box (C[]-M[]-R[]), ignoring the small headache he gains from it. The sound of static vanishes and Riley is left to talk.
"I have no other directions to go, all I can do is move forward."
On.
"A-alright, B-be careful."
Any and all responses to the kind words are caught in his throat, unsure of how he should respond. He glances down the hallway and, with little confidence and mild resolve, the Riolu heads down the hall. However, as he turns the corner, what little confidence he has drains away. The hallway quite literally ends a little ways down, no turns, no side rooms, nothing. The only noticeable fact of the hallway is a crack in the wall at the end of hall, spilling a small stream of light onto a pile of rubble. A glimmer of light catches something and bounces from the rubble and into the young Riolu's eye, causing him flinch away for a moment.
the young Riolu could not help but find little to boost his confidence in the current situation. The fact that the already short hallway feels even shorter as Riley already stands before the pile of cracked and scattered debris does not help in the slightest. A small thought about how it fells strangely colder is pushed aside for the moment to examine what lays before him. A humanoid figure lies among the rubble, the glimmer would be coming from the eye of the object. Eye, as in a single eye, the other has been seemingly torn away or has fallen off leaving a hair-like material in the place. Rips and tears cover the body of the object, letting a soft white filling spill out a bit onto the rocks.
'What... is this?'
[A #^% n $0!]
- A humanoid figure
- Shiny eyes
- White stuffing
- Hair like fabric holding it together
...
..
.
{A Human Doll}
'It... is a Human Doll... Wait, what is a doll?'
Any thoughts, and headaches, are abruptly cut off as the ground begins to tremble. Cracks in the ground form, dancing around the young Riolu and down the hallway. As the floor begins to sink, panic begins to rise. Red eyes widen as the Riolu stumbles. Instinctively he reaches forward, wrapping a paw around a soft fabric while the sound of something being torn slips below the grinding of stone.
Riley acquired 1x Broken Human Doll!
Finally, the ground beneath slips, and a sense of weightlessness overtakes Riley as he tumbles down below. A loud crash echoes through the hallways, then only silence. After a few moments, the ground begins to shake once more, as the ruble that had fallen begins to rise. All the pieces slide back into place, even the cracks that hint towards the drop have vanished.
All that remains of the event is the small bits of white fluff that trail off the pile of rubble and onto the floor.
...
In a room that isn't too far anymore, a young girl sits on a desk facing many screens. A thin line tilting downwards can be found on her face, as a look of uncertainty intermingled with fear fills her eyes.
"Almost... died?"
To Be Continued.
You've Finished: Riley's Introduction
Riley has received 1 Hp in Damage!
Riley has learned a new move: Full-Body Feint!
Riley has found 1x Human Doll!
Riley has thrown away 1x Pecha Berry!
EXP Gained: 50!
EXP until next level: 48!
You've Unlocked: Paths Crossing (Miriana)
+Game Saved!+
Riley Lv. 8 (+1)
HP: 22/25 (+2)
ATK: 15 (+2)
DEF: 13 (+1)
SP. ATK: 12 (+2)
SP. DEF: 10 (+1)
SPD: 16 (+2)
Moves:
1. Feint (Power: 30, PP 10/10)
With a sleight of hand, break through most methods defenses, physical or mental. Outside of battle it can be used to intimidate those around you.
2. Quick Attack (Power: 40, PP 8/30) (Y!)
With a burst of speed, out-pace your opponent and attack. Can be used as simply burst of speed with no attack, but to do so would use 2 PP instead of one.
3. Full-Body Feint (Power: 25, PP 3/5) *Can be upgraded*
With a sleight of body, evade most types of attacks and counter with a passing blow. Can be used to simply evade attacks without a counter. Cannot be used on consecutive turns. Cannot be used outside of battle.
4. Blank
Nature: Bold
Quick to flee.
Most Recent Fight: Rattata Lv. 10
Result: Escaped through Misdirection.
+++Finally, is it my turn yet?+++
Yes, yes. Though if you don't mind me asking...
+++Hmm?+++
...what exactly do you plan on doing with her?
+++...+++
Heh, well, whatever you may be planning, it may not end the way you want.
+++What do you mean?+++
You'll see... you'll see.
+++Doll items can be used to Distract Opponents. However, certain Mental States are immune to Doll items.+++
Bonus Episode: The Scientific Process
Miriana stares at the large array of buttons lined up in front of her. A contemplative look strapped to her face, as she raises her hand to press one of the buttons.
"Hey, what does this button do?"
*Click*
With a press, the girl shifts her attention to the screens above her. Nothing seems to change from the large array of screens despite the grinding of gears that can be heard behind the screen. After a moment of staring, she turns back to the console.
'Huh, maybe it's broken?'
Meanwhile,
Riley, kneeling on the floor, suddenly sneezes. The poor Riolu is left shivering uncontrollably even as he wraps his arms around himself. His eyes, previously screwed shut, snap wide open and glance around the hall in confusion as the sound of rusty fans begin to fill the air.
'W-Why is-s i-it s-suddenly freez-zing?'
Back in the Security Room,
"Hey, what does this button do?"
*Click*
A/N: If you can't tell, Miriana put on the A/C and no, that is not why the place is so cold. That comes up later. Little tidbits of later story points are propping up, but nothing too important. Like Miriana, something strange is happening to Riley, but it seems like the consequences of interactions are a lot less severe in comparison to what Miriana is going through. This concept is tied to the whole 'difficulty' setting, but that's something for a later date.
It's tied into the third main character... Whenever I get to them anyways. They're not even in this story, their appearance happens after everything is set and done here.
This brings me to the Bonus episodes. Whether you noticed or not, I'm trying a different level of detail for whoever is leading the story:
- Miriana is more detailed, but can be cluttered at times.
- Riley is simpler, but more concise on the details. (As well as another restriction)
- Meanwhile, the third is the simplest and most action based, which is both good and bad (imagine a comic book).
Bonus Episodes will be an Amalgamation of all three writing styles (or, at least, an attempt at it.)
(I probably shouldn't be planning too far ahead, but I want to elude to future events well in advance in case I get there. You know, proper foreshadowing and all that.)