III -- So much for having reserves...
Guess I'm nott going through the tunnel... apparently I'm off to sea! Before this however, I am challenged by May. SIRTHOMPSN dispatches her Skitty, suffering grievous wounds in the process. Next up is Torchic, who my entire party is weak to, other than GENESIS, who is not powerful enough to switch in and win. NATWAFAKID bravely stepped forward, trusting that the power of nature would grant him victory. This proved foolhardy, as his courage was greeted with an incinerating critical ember. KAZBAR quickly avenged his fallen comrade. NATWAFAKID's sacrifice will not be forgotten -- don't think anyone would've survived that crit ember!
And with that, I'm off to Dewford town. A friendly fisher offered me an Old Rod, which quickly procured me AYVUIR the Tentacool and CHUMPMONEY the Magikarp from Dewford and Petalburg, respectively. CHUMPMONEY headed to the box, while AYVUIR replaced the fallen NATWAFAKID. That proved to be shortlived, however, as in Granite Cave AMBER the Cubone offered her services.
After grinding everyone up to Lvl 18-20s without event, I decided to scope out the gym -- a fighting one it turned out, led by Brawly. This reconnaissance would not be without loss, as GENESIS was cut down by a critical Low Kick delivered via Machop. KAZBAR was called upon once again for vengeance duty. A battle with a Heracross left BOSHY, PERIL and SIRTHOMPSN in the red, but alive. Upon reaching Brawly, I decided that AYVUIR's aid might be needed, so I headed back to Granite Cave.
His first battle was against a Diglett... no problem -- Except for Arena Trap. AYVUIR attempted to defend himself, but alas, Poison Sting lacked the required oomf to allow him to survive. KAZBAR picked up the pieces... CHUMPMONEY would have to wait, as I wasn't going to risk another Arena Trap. He will, however, still accompany me to face Brawly -- hopefully he won't be called upon to buy a free switch.
Debating now training up a few more levels, or facing Brawly on even terms (the gym trainers were level 18s)...
Party
KAZBAR the Jolly Groyvle, Lvl. 20
PERIL the Naughty Paras, Lvl. 20
BOSHY the Bold Spinarak, Lvl. 20
SIRTHOMPSN the Relaxed Magby, Lvl. 20
AMBER the Jolly Cubone, Lvl. 20
CHUMPMONEY the Lax Magikarp, Lvl. 10
Chillout
Empty :(
Valhalla
NATWAFAKID the Naive Nuzleaf, Lvl. 15
GENESIS the Gentle Surskit, Lvl. 18
AYVUIR the Modest Tentacool, Lvl. 9
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Blessed is the mind too small for doubt.
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