11th moon [Whatever, it's 4th wall time]

[paladinlost]

[So. Cecil woke up thanks to a strange flash of light, only to find an unknown Pokémon in his room.  How did he react? Why, by inviting it to a picnic and making as many sandwiches as he could, of course!

Well, actually he blinked, froze, stared, almost shouted, decided against it, reached for his sword, remembered he didn't have his sword, cursed his lack of a sword, realized the monster was still there, stared some more, asked if said monster was hoping to eat him, felt quite relieved when it shook its head, stood up, looked outside, saw all the strange people and Pokémon in the street, decided he was hallucinating, woke his Pokémon up, got dressed, smiled, and finally decided to invite the amused Pokémon to a picnic. But who cares about the details?]

And here we were, wondering what would happen this month. At least the colors are not eye-searing, this time. Would you like another ham and lettuce sandwich, Miss Cresselia?

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[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain nods thoughtfully as he listens to that and continues to bond with his new buddy.] It's... very different from our own. But in ways, I can see how it'd be a worthy challenge, training with them.

[paladinlost]

All Pokémon have their own specialties and their own elemental weaknesses. Learning to compensate for them takes some work. None of my Pokémon were advantaged against the first Gym Leader, so I had to play around with status ailments. [He laughs.] Luckily, Dragonite has few natural weaknesses. Ice-types and other Dragon-types, I think.

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain nods, understanding the basic idea of it well enough.] For the time that I'm visiting this place... I'll have to see what my new companion is capable of.

[paladinlost]

Well, the local wild Pokémon are not exactly impressive. But there are enormous rock snakes living in the cave to the south. Perhaps they would be more interesting opponents?

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

I always prefer a challenge, after all. Let's head that way and try.

[paladinlost]

Let's go, then. If we wait too long, night will fall and we'll be surrounded by bats. [And off south they go! The journey takes much less time than it should, too. They reach Union Cave rather quickly.]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain takes in the surroundings along the way.]

Where do those snakes inhabit? Are they further in?

[paladinlost]

From what I heard, they can be found anywhere on the first floor. But we should find them more easily in wide spaces where they can move easily. [A few roars resound from some distance away.] And unless bats can roar like that, I believe we have found your opponent.

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Excellent. [Turns to the Dragonite.] I've never commanded an Eidolon before, but... let's see what you can do.

[paladinlost]

Would you like to see its list of attacks in the manual? It will give you an idea of its capacities. [The roars are coming closer. More than two, less than five. They shouldn't be a problem.]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[A good plan, considering he's never handled Eido- Pokémon before.] All right. Let me see it.

[paladinlost]

Of course. [He grabs his handbook and finds the page about Dragonite, looking at it for a few seconds before giving it to Kain.] It should at least have all the attacks it can learn until level 55. Electric attacks are useless against them, and Fire, Flying and Normal attacks are not very effective. Everything else should work just fine.

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain nods in understanding and then glances it over to get a feel for it. At least he's well used to abrupt planning in a combat situation. Even if he's no summoner, he gets the basic idea.]

Come on, Dragonite - [who will need a name soon enough] - Let's see what you can do.

[paladinlost]

[Hopefully they're both ready, because those roars are very close now. As a matter of fact, beyond the next corner they'll find a group of three Onix... accompanied by a Steelix. A very, very big Steelix.]

A Steel-type? I don't know its weaknesses, I'm afraid. You'll have to try different elements.

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

All right. We'll see what we can do... You're ready? [The last is addressed to the Dragonite, who seems eager and ready to go. Kain gives him a satisfied look.] And an elemental attack it'll be... Flamethrower!

[The Dragonite goes right to it, unleashing a burst of flame at the opponents..]

[paladinlost]

[The fire causes some damage, but the Onix trio seems barely affected. However, the Steelix lets out a cry of pain before it attempts to slam into its opponent with one of its spikes. The Onix follow its lead with tackles aimed at Dragonite's left side.]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain makes a mental note on the reactions he's just seen, while the Dragonite yelps from the attack, grazed some from the spikes and reeling from the attack to its side.] Try an Ice Beam! Freeze them! [The Dragonite blasts Ice out next.]

[paladinlost]

[The ice attack greatly unsettles the Onix, stopping them in their tracks as they roar their pain. It also hits the Steelix, whose tail is now almost completely frozen to the rock. But even with its mobility impaired, it is a dangerous opponent, and it proves it by unleashing a sort of breath attack at its opponent.]

Kain, look out! That's a Dragon-type attack!

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Move back! Defend yourself! [The Dragonite attempts that, but still takes a great deal of damage from the breath attack, growling painfully. Kain is determined now, though, to keep trying...] ...Water Pulse!

[paladinlost]

[The Water Pulse hits Steelix directly, and between the elemental advantage and its previous injuries, it is enough to knock it out cold. However, the three Onix have somewhat recovered and are now furious. With the last of their strength, they try an ultimate group attack.]

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[It doesn't look so good for the poor Dragonite, who is really drained after that attack. But still, Kain isn't giving up and he's pleased to see the Pokémon standing its ground even then. Looks like they have the same type of stubbornness.] Ice them again! [The Dragonite goes right to it.]

[paladinlost]

[It seems that was truly the last of their strength; the moment the ice attack hits them, the trio falls to the ground, unconscious. Once he is certain they will not raise their head again, Cecil comes closer.]

Good work. They won't be able to fight back for some time. Would you like to catch one? I have a few extra balls with me.

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain smirks a little, as always pleased at any kind of victory. He congratulates the Dragonite, and then looks at Cecil, these Eidolons are rather fascinating.] I could capture one? Then... by all means.

[paladinlost]

[Cecil reaches inside his bag and takes out three Pokéballs. He gives the first to Kain.]

You merely need to throw the ball at whichever monster you would like to catch. It will somehow be caught within, and the ball will shake. If it stops shaking, the Pokémon is yours. If it gets out, you need to use another ball until it works.

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain take the ball in hand and studies the creatures. It doesn't seem too complicated, or so he hopes.]

Let's see what happens...

[He decides on which one he want to try, and throws the ball. He waits patiently as the ball shakes...]