buckyouup | 011 Bushels ❦ [Video/Action for Violet]

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011 Bushels ❦ [Video/Action for Violet]

[Applejack is standing under a tree, her gaze locked on a single red apple hanging from a branch. She grits her teeth. Dumb human body. If she was a pony, this wouldn't be any problem at all. But damnit, she was hungry. She had to try.]

Alright, Applejack. It's just like back home. Nice an' easy, no problem.

[She backs up a couple steps, before running at the tree. When she gets close, she brings up her leg, forcing it into the trunk of the tree with all her might. She stays there, for a moment, glaring at the trunk, which hasn't budged an inch. The adrenaline quickly wearing off, Applejack yelps, rolling off the tree and grabbing her ankle.]

Dang it! Dumb apple, why can't you just fall!?

[Suddenly, shifting in the branches! AJ's eyes quickly dart up, smiling in expectation. She closed her eyes, holding out her hands. Soon that delicious ruby would be in her hands, and she'll finally be able to--OOF!]

[Applejack's eyes widen as the much-larger-than-an-apple pokemon lands on her chest. The Pineco's eyes narrow, growling.]

Uh, hey there, sugarcube. Let's not get too hasty...

[The feed cuts with the sound of an explosion.]

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[Twi was out training not too far from AJ, with Pyrolepi, Snails, and Robo beating everything up under the watchful eye of Tesla, when she hears that explosion. Jumping in startlement, she turns from the current battle as Snails Water Guns the hapless male Nidoran he was fighting into submission, and the others follow her turn.]

AJ... Come on you guys, we've got to go!

[She takes off running, her Pokemon following her... save for Snails, who finishes off the Nidoran and then stands there looking around with the usual Slowpoke look (a vacant stare) on his face. Twilight doesn't even realize he's not following, she's too concerned with getting to Applejack and finding out what just happened.

The run isn't long, and she quickly finds the remnants of the explosion. She tries to make out what's happening in the midst of the smoke, but it's too thick.]

AJ! [Shouting desperately, she rushes in to help.

[As the smoke clears, Applejack's form can be seen laying on the ground. Her clothes are burnt and her face and arms are covered in black soot. She coughs, slowly sitting up. Not too far away, Bushel, now free from his ball, is busy trying to push the fainted Pineco into his mouth, failing splendidly.]

I-I'm over here, Twi. Don't worry.

It's kind of hard not to worry when you've just seen a friend caught in an explosion.

[Still, she does seem a lot calmer now that she can see Applejack. She's kneeling down next to her, checking her over for injuries, but surprisingly nothing but her clothes even seem to be burnt.]

Well, Rarity would pitch a fit if she saw you, but it looks like you'll be okay.

I'm sure I've looked worse, but it looks like I need t'get another set of clothes.

[With how quickly Applejack goes through outfits, she almost considers just going naked. If it wasn't 10 degrees outside, that is.]

That's one of the biggest hassles of being human. Granted, right now you'd need something to bundle up in even if it weren't for their taboos, but still.

Don't worry about it, though. I'll pay for it. Consider it a late Hearth's Warming Eve gift.

Present or not, I'll be sure t'pay it back to you.

That kind of defeats the purpose of it being a gift, doesn't it?

[She grins anyway though, and pats Applejack on the shoulder.]

Come on, let's go. I'm not going to have you stand around in burnt clothes and maybe get frostbite. Are you going to catch that Pineco or just let it go?

[A glance confirms that the scorched beastie is still definitely there, and not going anywhere for some time after that attack.]

Um... catch it?

[She looks at the little monster, having since been spit out by a frustrated Munchlax.]

But... how do I...?

Oh, right, this would be your first capture for this visit...

You should have a few spare pokeballs, either in your backpack or on your belt, and even a Munchlax shouldn't be able to eat those. If you toss one at that Pineco in its current state, you're almost guaranteed to catch it.

Assuming you want an exploding pinecone on your team, that is.

[She would very much understand if that's not the case.]

Well... I reckon that was the strongest attack I've seen so far. That I remember, at least...

That's true, self-destruct is one of the strongest attacks there is. Explosion is the strongest. But they're all or nothing. Your Pokemon faints and won't be doing any fighting after its used. So... just keep that in mind.

Somethin' to keep in mind. [She shuffles through her bag, eventually coming up with an empty ball.]

Their evolved form, Forretress, is pretty impressive defense wise. So you should be pretty okay with it.

[She wouldn't want one for herself, but it's all up to AJ what she catches.]

[Aaaand she tosses the ball.

...Missing the pokemon completely.]

Dangit. Come on, Applejack. How hard is it to use your hands right?

[Must... not... laugh.]

Well... at least it's not going anywhere?

[Okay. The second ball totally hits the Pineco.

And one shake.

Two shakes.

Three shakes.

Click! Pineco was caught!]

Annnnd there's your first catch! Congratulations, Applejack!

[She holds up a hand for a high-five.]

What are you going to call it?

[She returns the high five with enthusiasm. She caught a pokemon! And all it took was for it to blow up in her face! Hooray!]

Well... how 'bout "Tumble", like how it fell out of that tree?

[And now her hand stings. Jeez, she forgot how strong AJ is, even in human form. Trying to be unobtrusive about shaking the feeling back into it, she nods at the name.]

Sounds fine to me. Better than the first thing I thought of.

An' what was that, might I ask?

Bombcone.

[Brb laughing at you.]

I told you it was bad.

[She's not all that perturbed by the laughter because, well, it is funny. Point of fact, she's laughing too.]

I ain't so sure she'd like that name.

Probably not, no. That's why I'm glad you thought of one.

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