Thirteenth Move

[king_of_flames]

[Video; Action for Olivine City]

[The feed is showing a scene in the Olivine City Gym. Roy is standing in front of the camera, with Jasmine on the other end of the battlefield.]]

I'm ready whenever you are. The sooner we get this battle finished, the better.

[Jasmine says something that's inaudible from the camera's vantage point, and sends out her first Pokémon -- a Skarmory.]

A bird, eh? No problem, I've got the perfect counter!

[But as Roy throws the Poké Ball, something different happens. The usual gym leader music gets overridden, and an extremely triumphant piece begins to play as a Charizard emerges.

Then, all is lost to the camera as the Charizard takes flight and begins blasting fire. Within short order, the Skarmory falls to the ground. Jasmine recalls it and sends out a Magneton. Charizard doesn't slow down, and it goes down quickly, followed by her Steelix.

But even her Steelix can't withstand the might of the flames. It, too, falls quickly.

Ladies and gentlemen, Roy may have just set a record for the shortest gym battle against Jasmine.

Roy calls his Charizard back and accepts his Mineral Badge. As he walks back over, he grabs the camera.]

Six down, two to go!

[Cut feed.]

Comments

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ Man, all you Amestrians and your swift battles... ]

I thought this was supposed to be a challenge?

[king_of_flames]

Oh, it is. This gym leader just had a type disadvantage. And when something is weak against fire, do you really expect it to last long against me?

[derpsaboutfamily]

Even the Flame Alchemist in other countries as well!

It's a good thing you weren't up against a leader that specializes in water, then~?

[Video]

[su6tlecoruscate]

Impressive.

[Video]

[king_of_flames]

Thank you. It's not every day that I get to flex my proverbial muscle like that.

[Video]

[subtlecoruscate]

That was one of the "gyms"?

video;

[comeatmibro]

[ Whoops, not-so-righteously angry little girl coming at you in three, two... ]

Hey! You totally stole my plan, bro! What gives?!

video;

[king_of_flames]

...Okay, what are you talking about?

video;

[comeatmibro]

I was gonna solo that Steel-type gym with my Charizard! Now I've gotta do something else!

[video]

[militarytactics]

[oh hello what's this. Ah yes, it's Roy. Hasn't really had a chance to speak to him yet, so this will be good. Video, with his sunglasses on.]

Brigadier-General Mustang. It's good to see you.

[video]

[king_of_flames]

[Well, Roy wasn't expecting this. Enjoy this look of surprise, because you probably won't see it very often.]

Miles?! When did you get here?

[video]

[militarytactics]

[...it's quite an interesting expression, he has to say.]

Just a few days ago. I apparently came in quietly.

[ video ]

[redeyesforpride]

[ clap clap clap. ]

[ video ]

[king_of_flames]

Thank you, thank you. I do hope you enjoyed the show.

[ video ]

[redeyesforpride]

I do enjoy this kind of shows. You did well, Roy.

Video

[nasa_dreams]

Sweet! That one'll be no problem for Cujo!

Video

[king_of_flames]

I take it you're talking about a Fire-type?

Re: Video

[nasa_dreams]

Houndoom. I'm goin' for a Hive Badge today, and I think he's the only one I'll need.

[explosivecombat]

My, my; that was a rather nice show indeed, Mustang. Perhaps I'm impressed.

[king_of_flames]

[Unlike the other people praising Roy for his battle, Kimblee gets a rather cool display in return.]

Do I want to know why you're saying "perhaps?"

[explosivecombat]

And why would you ask something like that - should I have expected less of you? Hardly something I'd think you would want to suggest, particularly after a display like that.

[notrueking]

[...he was really annoyed by this for all the wrong reasons.]

Impressive, I suppose... though, I can't say I was too fond of the music. It seemed overly theatrical.

[king_of_flames]

...Well, it's not like I chose it myself. Trainers automatically get a battle theme once they've earned five badges.

[notrueking]

Really, now? That sounds irritating.

not here

[licentious]

[ WELP. She's sort of out classed with her lone Sabelle the Sneasel so working harder and capturing more water types begins now!

Damn you and your Pokemon competency, Mustang. ]