Nara

^I assume you already know, but just in-case to potentially save you time: If you plan on SR for basically anything, don't. There isn't really a lot affected by time, think. Berries and shoal cave.In other news, I haven't touched my White 2 in a while, school is consuming me. Only need two more to get that shiny Haxorus and eventually the oval charm. Unfortunately, they're version exclusives.

Because I can't think of a better title. Plus I think this entry will cover a range of things. Firstly, if you haven't already heard it, Si Tu Vois Ma Mère is a great song. It's a jazz song mostly featuring a sax duet. I personally love it because I play alto sax (though I think it's a soprano in the song), so it might not be everyone's cup of tea. Secondly, first day of Pep Band was today. There were more saxes than I anticipated and one of them had a blue and gold saxophone. Not to say that that is the best sounding model, but it's blue and gold. How can you not love it? So lightning has a prefix now, Vo, huh? I like it a lot, actually. It'll be useful for my [hopefully] upcoming epic. Now we just need prefixes for the other elements that don't have them. =P I'm also getting a plethora of college letters since I've taken a practice ACT. Asking around, it turns out that my friends have either stopped getting them a while ago or never got one. I'm not sure how to feel about this. They're clogging my desk drawer. I also planned out the rest of highschool when I had some free time and it looks like I'll be filled to the brim with AP classes senior year. Next year, I think I plan on taking.. 2 AP classes, Chem and US History. But senior year, all my classes bar band/lunch/PE and an empty one I am filling with a study hall, all my classes are AP classes. I understand why schools want a mandatory PE class, but I could really use another study hall or fill it with another class. High school is too short.

Skipping Across a Pond does not advise sitting on pins and needles.

Yeah.. I was trying all my usual passwords (since I changed it due to the suggestion before the move), when I got locked out of my account. It didn't occur to me to reset my password, and I have done that, but now there's the problem of being able to log on and reset it.Is there a specific number of hours I need to wait before it becomes unlocked or...? I have the email showing my "new" string of numbers and letters password if need be.

I get an alto sax solo in a concert band I had to audition for, upcoming concert. I was also section leader for the saxes in marching band this year. As a 10th grader.I'm such a band nerd. =)

IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, Johto"Tsk," Eric said. "Crabhammer."Slush waited until the Lairon was at its closest, then struck with his claw.IC - Justin Icewater, Dream WorldClay, more than capable of fighting on his own, used Muddy Water to throw the Karrablast back. By then, Drifter had enough energy stored. "The Shelmet will be a pain later on.. Drifter, Spit Up!"Drifter floated in close, and then threw up gallons of pure energy on the Shelmet, who was close to fainting by now. It tried to use Body Slam, but the Snail Pokemon just bounced back."Sunny, help Darkon out. Extrasensory." The Nuzleaf focused energy towards the Tangela, successfully flinching it.

Thanks. =) I also just accepted your friend request because I was going through my friends list at the time. I thought we were already friends (well, by definition on the boards) and I have no idea how long it was sitting there. =P

It's odd, to me, that I am older than some people who I'd figure to be older than I. Join date wise, anyway. Maybe it's my post count compared to theirs. In other news, I think I'm going to have a second shot at an Epic. My first one was back in my first year here, I think, and while I finished it, I don't really like how it's written. Actually it may be one of the only stories I've finished. Ever. So yeah. I've got a plot in mind, but there are also a mess of characters who are essential to the plot but may not be relevant to the story at any given point. Regardless, I'm going to try to give personality and background to these characters. However, there are sixteen and I initially planned on spending a week with each character to flesh it out more, but I don't think I can wait 16+ weeks before beginning to write. So I'll do it in pairs, since that's how they show up in story. Actually it's kinda really eight characters with a partner but those are only the [currently] important Matoran/Toa. I currently don't have any Turaga created, and I envision there to be six. I also don't have any antagonists, and I'm debating on whether they'll be Dark Hunters or Makuta. Chances are, it'll be both, but not at the same time.

Yes, this will be a daily thing. And yes, I did just copy and paste from a website.

IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, JohtoSnorunt instinctively used Protect, then ran back towards Pierce and Dusknoir. "It'd be a shame if something happened to that darn thing," Eric said. "Aqua, Brine." The Kingdra nodded and began forcing water from the ground, pressurizing it to shoot up.OOC: I'm actually not sure. '-' But oh, I did forget about the Toxic Spikes. I had a plan to get rid of them and everything. D':IC - Zac Flash, PNT, UnovaZac's eyes widened as he remembered that the field was heavily decorated by a layer of Toxic Spikes. And now there was another one. And Kongo was headed straight for them. "Rollout!" he called, hoping that it would protect Kongo somewhat. The Darmanitan quickly curled up into a ball and fell to the ground, and began rolling towards the Tentacool. There were Spikes sticking to his body, but Zac couldn't tell if his plan had actually worked.

OOC: Oh yeah Melon was confused. My bad.IC - Zac Flash, PNT, UnovaThe Supersonic went through the Sub and into Melon, who was confused once more. Zac pinched the bridge of his nose. "There's too much going on.. It's risky, but I'm getting sick of this Tentacool." He took out two Pokeballs. "Melon, get back! Kongo, Incinerate the water!"The Substitute faded as Melon was warped back into the ball, and the Darmanitan that replaced it jumped high up into the air, blasting fire to evaporate the water.IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, JohtoEric swore as he saw the katana come out. "This is bad.." He threw a Pokeball out into the air. "Aqua, Smokescreen!" His Kingdra, Aqua, sent a ball of smoke flying to the ground between Jared and Eric, exploding in a cloud of black smoke. "Pierce!""I know," Pierce said, throwing a Pokeball. Snorunt appeared once more. "Watch yourself; Headbutt!"

I think I've got a theme in mind. And thanks! It's half year, since, to be honest, don't know if I'm sticking around for a full year again. But I did say that last year, so who knows?

I'm Premier! Feels good to give back. Still working on the blog, doesn't help that I've changed it every anniversary I've had it.

IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, Johto"Dusknoir!" Pierce called.I know.Their runaway was easy enough to find, with the surprised shouts of people near the Pokemon Center. Dusknoir swiftly floated their way."Where's Juan when you need him?" Eric asked, opening a Pokeball. Aqua, his Kingdra, came out. He took out his Pokenav and reached a nearby Rocket base. "We've got someone running from us for who knows what, Olivine. He instigated a battle, also."OOC: I'm actually not sure how strict Team Rocket is regarding acts of defiance. Could someone fill me in?

IC - Justin Icewater, Dream WorldJustin, with all his Pokemon minus Plush walking with him, strode into the forest looking for wild Pokemon. He turned his head swiftly; a bush moved in the forest. "Darkon," he said, "Night Slash." The Pawniard rammed his blade into the bush, revealing itself to be a Tangela. The attack had cut off one of its curls, but Justin watched in amazement as it regenerated. "Not good.."In addition, a Karrablast and a Shelmet joined the Tangela. Drifter and Clay joined Darkon. Justin smiled. "Drifter, Stockpile 3! Clay, Protect Drifter and shoot down the Karrablast with Watergun! Darkon, continuous Slashes on that Tangela!"Drifter began storing energy, and Clay hopped in front of her, first putting up a shield, then firing blasts of water to the Karrablast. It seemed like every attack was drawn to it. Regardless, it charged at Clay, its horn glowing yellow-green.The Shelmet closed its helmet, using Curse. The Tangela waited until Darkon was the closest; both taking more damage from the Slash but also managing to hit him with Sleep Powder.

IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, JohtoPierce rolled his eyes at this stubborn trainer, and recalled Snorunt, letting the Lairon hit the ice wall, effectively breaking it. He then ran back to Eric, and saw Dusknoir. "Of course," Pierce said. "Use Ice Punch.""I like your thinking," Eric said. "Slush, Crunch."Dusknoir shot a fist at the oncoming Grovyle, to neutralize the attack. Slush did the same with the Abra, ducking down and grabbing its arm with Crunch.

IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, JohtoThe Grovyle charged at Slush at a blinding speed, ready to hack and slash it to fainting. Right before it made contact, however, the fourth shadow moved and took shape, emerging from the ground. It was Pierce's Dusknoir, and he grabbed the Grovyle and threw it back."Heh," Eric said, impressed. "Way to freak a guy out."Dusknoir rolled his eye. I like grand entrances.On the other side of the field, the Lairon scurried towards Snorunt, who had just finished building the walls. "Protect!" Pierce called, and a barrier flung up between the two Pokemon, shielding her from harm.

I can help update it. I've got buckets of free time this week.

If you have access to Wifi and you're willing to try, there's a website that tells you not only the exact IVs of any Pokemon, but also your Secret ID. I don't think I can mention to site name, but it does have to do with the GTS.

IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, Johto"Hey look," Eric said, grinning. "The guy's aggressive." He belched out a laugh, as people started to clear away. He took out a Pokeball, was about the throw it, but Pierce stopped him. "Hey, what's the big idea?""No doubt," Pierce said, "People are calling the police.""We're the police.""Oh." Pierce had a stumped look. "Well, in that case, I guess it's our job to maintain public order. You handle this, while I clear the area. Snorunt, build up some ice walls with Powder Snow."The Snorunt nodded, creating layers of ice around the 'battlefield,' while Eric threw his Pokeball."Slush, Bubblebeam." The Corphish launched bubbles at the Lairon, spraying them everywhere.

IC - Eric and Pierce, Olivine City, JohtoPierce looked up, feeling like he was being watched. In Orre, he learned to notice little things, due to his history with gangs and the police. He held his hand in front of Eric. "We've been spotted," he said. "I can't tell who noticed, though. It was probably that insignia on your [----] jacket!""Dude," Eric replied. "Calm down. As far as I know, Johto's been relatively under Rocket control." He looked around as well. "Though, there's a guy hiding his face.." He laughed. "Maybe he's a vampire! Or.. Or been living in a cave for his whole life and he's not accustomed to sunlight!"Pierce shot Eric a look. "Well," Pierce said. "He seems interested in us." He sent out his Snorunt.Behind them, if one paid enough attention, there was something peculiar about their shadows. There were four shadows, but only two people and one Pokemon present. The fourth was a big, bulky one, with the faintest red eye in the center of its head.