The Know-How (Mod/Open)

[Snow Soul]

Allis blinked and watched the Zorua appear from the Ninetales. Blinking she tilted her head and laughed slightly. "Oh yeah You guys are the ones that are masters of Illusions." Blinking she watched him take her form. Uh oh. Hopping up she gave a lopsided grin when he took off. This was now getting interesting. Jumping up she just barely caught the edge of the top of the bookcase before pulling herself up. Quickly she moved along the top of the bookshelves. Spotting the Zorua she jumped down in front of him and crossed her arms. "I already have a twin Zorua. I don't think there needs to be triplets."

Aisla noticed her sister had taken off running and wondered where she was going until another Allis jumped in front of the first. Blinking she walked toward the two as Aisla explained she already had a twin. Oh So the Master illusionist was the First Allis. Also known as a Zorua. That would be so kewl to have him on their team!!

[Lady Leaf]

[Odd keystone] ~ [Vulpix - F] ~ [Zorua - M]

“Vulpix pix” The small fire pokemon replied with a nod of her head at Alvaro’s question. “Vul vul vulpix.” She was claiming she wasn’t just born yesterday! She was a whole few months old. Though soon after explaining this her attention was drawn to something running towards them.

The fake twin has just raised his arm to wave at Alvaro when the real twin jumped in front of him. He quickly came to a halt and began to chuckle a bit before changing himself back into his real form. He was just about to change his form again, this time aiming to become the green haired man. However he only got as a far as to changing a bit of his fur green before falling flat on the ground. Just like many pokemon, this little guy was still learning and today he learned he had used a bit too much energy showing off.

The site of the Zorua caused the little Vulpix to panic a bit. She had seen the dark type pokemon before. He liked to butt into other peoples business a lot. She hated that and she didn’t want him taking Alvaro’s attention away from her! So, as quickly as she could she gave Alvaro’s hand a light headbutt and cooed.

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/AlvaroGeantable2.png);][atrb=width, 490][atrb=height, 290][atrb=style,border:0 green none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:38px;margin-left:250px;color:#89b6bd;)]The green haired man grinned a bit only to blink when he watched the ninja girl talk to the other and the other in turn reverting its form into a Zorua. Ah! Well wasn't that interesting? He was reminded of his own friend of sorts who could form in such as way as well... though that one tended to come out whiter than what he ever wanted. After a moment, Alvaro looked sideways when he found the Vulpix vying for his attention and laughed a little before continuing to pet her. "There there," he laughed a little. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

Allis laughed when he switched to his original form then tried for Alvaro's look. Of course he didn't get far before he collapse. Picking him up she rubbed his ears. "Nice. Though you might wanna be careful on how much energy you use." Chuckling she headed back to the odd keystone and Asuka. Sitting down she held the Zorua and looked at the Spiritomb? "So whats with the keystone?" She was rather curious.

Aisla noticed the Vulpix and smiled. She was cute but apparently Alvaro had gotten to her first. Maybe another vulpix would make Ain happy. She was actually a very young Ninetales. Thinking about it she walked off to see what kinda of pokemon she could find.

[Lady Leaf]

[Spiritomb - M] ~ [Eevee - M] ~ [Hoothoot - M] ~ [Vulpix - F] ~ [Zorua - M]

The Vulpix cooed as she successfully gained the humans attention back. She simply loved it. Lavished in it. He was… he was… he was her human! Oh, she loved that idea. Perhaps she could train him to feed her and comb her every night. Oh, and then she could train him carry her everywhere and to escort her where ever she wished. It would take a lot to train a human but she could do it. She was certain she could. He was, after all, a fairly obedient human already. Just imagine how jealous the other pokemon would be of her! “Vuuul” She gave a small cry to Alvaro, nudging her head softly at his tummy and peracticly forcing her way into his arms.

The Zurua hadn’t been expecting to be picked up. He didn’t fight it, but instead did the exact opposite. He allowed his entire body to go limp. Sure it caused him to feel a bit heavier than he really was, but luckily he was pretty small anyway. He hadn’t even fully realized he had gone limp. When Allis sat down, he let a little muscle in his neck to work again. Just enough to hold his head up and nothing more.

The Spiritomb, almost looking grateful that he wasn’t left alone with the cat anymore, looked up at Allis as she asked her question. Ohhh, the keystone… “I’m a… puuuunish… punish… puuuuuuunishment…. Baaaaad.” It was hard to say exactly where the words had come from the Spiritomb, but each voice sounded weary and creepy as they attempted to answer the question.

Somewhere off in the distance the hoots of a Hoothoot could be heard ringing through the halls of the ruins. If one listened really carefully they could also hear small patted feet prancing on the ground. The sound was coming from an Eevee, but where he was going or what he was doing was unknown.

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/AlvaroGeantable2.png);][atrb=width, 490][atrb=height, 290][atrb=style,border:0 green none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:38px;margin-left:250px;color:#89b6bd;)]Alvaro's arms wrapped themselves around the Vulpix as he simply held her and pet her. Well, hell, she was cute as a button. Belle might end up jealous but... Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a pokeball and offered it to the fox pokemon. "Want to come with me~?" he chimed rather easily waiting for the reply. Meanwhile, Sora watched as the Zorua was picked up and seemed to smirk a little to herself shaking her head as she did so. After a moment, she started off with Allis again towards the keystone. As she head the words of the ghost, however, Sora backed up rather quickly and nearly knocked into a book shelf. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Allis chuckled as the pokemon went limp in her arms. Rubbing his ears gently she looked at the Spiritomb. "Your there because of punishment?" Noticing Sora she smiled and patted to a spot near her. Asuka wasn't happy though. Sitting near Allis she growled at the Zorua in her trainers arms. She didn't want that pokemon on her team. Not one bit. He caused her to lose her shiny toy. Aisla hearing the pokemon sounds walked quickly in an attempt to see who the pawsteps belonged to. Looking down an aisle she spotted the Eevee and followed after him curiously. [/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[Spiritomb - M] ~ [Eevee - M] ~ [Hoothoot - M] ~ [Vulpix - F] ~ [Zorua - M]

A poke ball? Perfect! This was one step closer to training her new human. All one needed to remember was to show a human lots of love. After all, you couldn’t keep a pet if you treated it badly. It caused them to run away and she didn’t want her new human to run away. “Vuuul!” Was her reply to being asked to come with him. After that she raised her paw and pushed the button on the pokeball. The red light swooped over her body and soon enough she vanished inside.

Name:
Species: Vulpix
Gender: Female
Ability:Drought -  Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Personality: This Vulpix is extremely friendly. She absolutely loves attention despite her young age. Yet her way of showing off and getting the love she believes she deserves isn’t like most. She doesn’t hold her head up high, nor does she prance around with the ‘look at me’ sort of glamour. Instead she’s quiet, and calm, using an adorable, shy and innocent personality to get the attention. She believes that as long as she acts this way towards others she can get anything and everything she wants. She also believes that the human she is with is her pet. Currently she is in the process of training her new ‘pet’ into grooming, feeding and carrying her around. What more could a pokemon wish for?

“Baaaaad… baaad, baaaaaaad…. Yes, bad… we were… bound” The voice replied the Allis’s next question before the Spiritomb began to giggle. It didn’t seem the pokemon felt troubled about this at all. After all, it had been his fait and the fait of any other spirit out there due to the mischief it had gotten into a long time ago. Or so, that was the story it was told. It couldn’t remember now. Perhaps some of the spirits it was created from remembered.

Zurua on the other hand was now enjoying the spot on the human’s lap for one reason and one reason alone. It was driving that cat mad! Oh what fun! Without even worrying if Allis saw him, he stuck his tongue out at Asuka. He was so going to take advantage of this!

The Eevee hadn’t noticed Aisla following him and continued on his way before finally stopping in front of a bookcase. Shoving a book aside, a small pile of berries could be seen and the Eevee quickly began to eat a few of them. He only stopped when his ears twitched, finally realizing that he wasn’t the only one around. Jumping slightly and moving his body so the food couldn’t be seen anymore, the Eevee turned to look at who it was. Spotting Aisla, he asked, “Who are you? Why are you are here?”

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/AlvaroGeantable2.png);][atrb=width, 490][atrb=height, 290][atrb=style,border:0 green none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:38px;margin-left:250px;color:#89b6bd;)]Half smiling a little, Alvaro pocketed the pokeball before standing upright fully and looking around slowly. Putting his hands in his pockets, he went to start walking around again. His eyes scanned the book shelves rather carefully, and as he spotted Aisla, he stopped a moment then realizing she was talking to a pokemon. Raising an eyebrow but falling silent, he turned around and started off in a different direction inevitably heading towards Allis in the process. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Allis nodded her head and wondered how to be able to get him out. "Do you know how to get out?" She was thinking if he wanted to she might ask him to travel with her and train. Asuka hissed and unsheathed her claws and attempted to catch his tongue with them. <I will not be taunted by the likes of you. I'll make sure you lose that tongue of yours too!> Another his escaped her mouth though it seemed for the moment. Allis was ignoring the two. Aisla grinned and plopped down after noticing Alvaro turn around and walk off in the other direction. "What no hi? I'm Aisla and I was following you because you seemed to be on a mission." She had already spotted the berries but pretended she hadn't since the little pokemon was already defensive. [/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[Spiritomb - M] ~ [Eevee - M] ~ [Vulpix - F] ~ [Zorua - M] ~ [Torkoal - F] ~ [Golett - F] ~ [Meditite - M]

How to get out? The spiritomb shook his ghostly head and mumbled, “Tomb, tom I’m a, to.” He had attempted to explain that the keystone was now part of him. Or so he believed. He was trapped in side for life but he could still be powerful. He was able to battle and such. He could even move if he wanted to.

The Zurua quickly slipped her tongue back into his mouth as the cat threatened him. <Nahu!> He claimed, sitting himself up on Allis’s lap, <You’re too slow!> He then let out a small laugh, teasing the cat. She was so moody and he absolutely loved it. Picking on her could lead to such fun games, he was certain of it.

The Eevee sat himself up tall as Aisla spoke, trying his best to keep the berries hidden still, <I- I was just going for a walk.> he claimed before that confidence returned, <Yah, a walk! Why is it any of your business anyway? You can‘t just follow people!> The Eevee clearly had next to no manners. Not to mention he didn’t want to share his berries. He had found them, hidden them and he was going to be the one to eat them!

Watching the Eevee and Aisla from a distance was a Gollet. It was standing between two shelves located in direction heading towards Allis, almost looking like a status of sorts. On top of a bookshelf a small Meditite was sitting doing what many of it’s species enjoyed doing; meditating. Very slowly making his way around a corner, a rather large, dark red Torkoal could be seen.

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/AlvaroGeantable2.png);][atrb=width, 490][atrb=height, 290][atrb=style,border:0 green none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:38px;margin-left:250px;color:#89b6bd;)]Alvaro had continued in the direction of Allis only to stop when something round caught his eye. Turning his head and seeing the Golett, the green haired man blinked several times wondering how long that had been there. Looking back at Allis a moment, he decided to say something about that Spiritomb first. "You can't separate the body and the soul you know," he called lightly. "Unless you kill something." After that, he looked sideways again and eyed the Golett with careful eyes. "And what are you doing, my friend?" he asked after a moment. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]A screech came from her as she dove at him claws extended. He would not leave here with his fur intact. Allis blinked and caught her along with her nails. Wincing at the scratching on her arm she set Asuka down and looked over her arm. "Asuka if you can't be nice your going back in your ball." Looking back at the tombstone she got it by the tone of his voice. "Well would you like to join my team?" It was worth a shot if he could get sucked into a ball he was more then likely gonna be freed. Allis heard Alvaro and looked in his direction. huh? Asuka hissed silently at the Zorua. He was not coming with them. She would scare him off before he ended up on her team. Watching him with enraged eyes she lashed her tail from side to side. Aisla grinned and figured it out from the noises he was making. "Uh huh. And I think I can. I was bored." Digging into her pocket she pulled out some poke food and offered it to him. She wasn't all bad and she liked his spirit. Simi who had gotten bored was about to round the corner when she bumped into a torkoal. <Sorry.> Getting up she noticed he was rather large. [/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[Spiritomb - M] ~ [Eevee - M] ~ [Vulpix - F] ~ [Zorua - M] ~ [Torkoal - F] ~ [Golett - F] ~ [Meditite - M]

The Zorua chuckled and gave Asuka a rather devilish look as he continued to sit on Allis’s lap. He was pretty sure he was safe from the cat as long as he staid with the human. It was so much fun, it really was. The Spiritomb’s attention had been taken off of Allis for a moment as he heard Alvaro’s comment. Unless he killed someone… If he killed someone he would get out? Or… he killed someone and became less powerful or… Oh, he did not understand. Luckily his attention was drawn back to Allis when she asked if he would like to join her team. He had to think about that for a moment before finally nodding, the many spirits inside him hissing the word, ‘Yes’ though for some reason one decided to say no. He ignore that one for now.

The Golett stiffened even more when the green haired man spoke to her. Well… maybe it wasn’t to her. Maybe it was to someone else? Yes… no it might have been to her. Well, maybe make sure? But to make sure she would have to reveal herself but then, if she was already spotted it wouldn’t matter. But what if she wasn’t? Well… leaning forwards to get a better look at Alvaro, the Golett raised a hand and pointed it to herself in a questioning manner which meant, “Me?”

The Eevee let out a small, nervous sneeze when Aisla claimed she could follow him if she wanted to. He really hadn’t been expecting that response from her. He also didn’t expect what she did next. She had… had food! And it smelled really good too. But… was it a trap? Hesitating for a moment, the Eevee looked as if he was thinking things over before suddenly hopping over to Aisla, grabbing the food from her hand and racing back to the bookshelf. There he dropped most of the food down with the berries and began to eat some of it. Originally he was going to stash it there and guard it but just tasting the food made him realize how hungry he was and he just couldn’t help but eat.

The Torkoal let out a muffled snort when she was run into but didn’t appear to be angry. Instead she looked down at the tiny creature, “It’s ok…” She said slowly before getting ready to continue on… or tried to. When she went to move she found herself stuck. Looking at her shell, she noticed she was wedged between two bookshelves. With a heavy sigh she lowered her head. Apparently this happened before.

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/AlvaroGeantable2.png);][atrb=width, 490][atrb=height, 290][atrb=style,border:0 green none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:38px;margin-left:250px;color:#89b6bd;)]At the question from the Golett, Alvaro just smiled a little. "Yes you," he answered back rather easily. "I swear at first I thought you were some sort of statue there, hahahah," he grinned a little at the ghost. For whatever reason, he had always been comfortable around them... they were the dead.... which, well, he worked around. By this time, Sora had worked her way around back to Alvaro now. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Allis smiled and pulled a pokeball out of her pocket. Holding it out to the spiritomb she waited for him to press the button. It was their decision so she usually let them hit the button to make sure they really wanted to come with. Asuka lashed her tail angrily. The stupid pokemon was enjoying this. Slowly she calmed her nerves. If he was enjoying her anger she would calm down. Then he would be bored and leave. Slowly her tail came to a halt and she stared at him.Her whole body seemed to relax as she pushed the anger away. Of course she watched him, studied him to figure out what he would do next. When he took the food. Aisla grinned and just dug into her pocket pulling out a little more. Holding it out to him she watched him. He sure was a pretty thing. "So have you ever been out of the library?" It would be interesting to get him on her team. She could evolve him into an Umbreon. Which was a dark type, if she could make him happy during the night. Simi blinked as the pokemon seemed to get stuck. Crawling up and over her Simi pushed from behind. <I'll help!> It was probably her fault for getting the torkoal stuck anyways. [/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[Spiritomb - M] ~ [Eevee - M] ~ [Vulpix - F] ~ [Zorua - M] ~ [Torkoal - F] ~ [Golett - F]

The Spiritomb had a rather curious expression on his face as the pokeball was presented to him. Very slowly, ghost like hands seeped out to pluck the ball from her hands before he attempted to push the button. But… it didn’t budge. So he tried again… still nothing. So he tried again and again getting more and more violent with each attempt. What he didn’t realize was that he was using psychic powers to hold the ball and would need to use them to push the button as well as his body was no in a solid form. Sadly he did not clue into this and eventually got angry enough that he tossed the ball onto the ground where the button got hit and opened the poke ball. With a flash of red light he was scooped up, keystone and all.

Name:
Species: Spiritomb
Gender: Male
Ability:
Personality: Two words can sum up this Spiritomb; trouble maker. He loves to cause problems, plays jokes and even make fun of others. In fact, he will often go out of his way to do so unless someone puts him in his place. Once someone has shown him that they are dominate over him will often back down and be good. Like every spirit, this ghostly pokemon was bound to Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell. Though the spell can not be broken (or at least no one has been able to as of yet) the ghostly pokemon is still rather strong in battle enjoying to use mostly his ghost like attacks over others.

For a slight moment the Zurua was shocked to see the cat settle down but that shock was quickly replaced with a rather sly grin. Slowly sitting up, the small dark type pokemon sat his two front paws onto Allis’s chest and let out a small “Zu?” Before rubbing his head on a near by arm and getting ready to roll over so she would pet his tummy. He wasn’t normally so affectionate but it would be so much fun to see if the cat could hold in her temper or not.

The Golett nodded when Alvaro claimed she had been like a statue. She had meant to be. Lifting her hand, she pointed to her eyes before pointing to everything visible in the room. She was trying to explain that she was watching everything. She really liked watching everything around her but didn’t often enjoy actually getting involved in them. She would rather be thought of as a statue.

The Eevee nibbled up the food he had gotten pretty quickly before his little nose sniffled the air again. His eyes fell on the new food in her hand and quickly he ran over to her again to snatch it up. This time, however, he didn’t run back to the book shelf. Instead he set it on the floor in front of Aisla and began to nibble away at it there. When the question was asked he paused a moment to look up at her, replying with a “Vvvee” Before going back to eating. It had meant yes.

<I’m… sorry> The Torkoal apologized as Simi began to push on her shell in an attempt to get her unstuck. She hadn’t meant to get stuck and certainly hadn’t meant to inconvenience the other pokemon into helping her.

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/AlvaroGeantable2.png);][atrb=width, 490][atrb=height, 290][atrb=style,border:0 green none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(240),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:38px;margin-left:250px;color:#89b6bd;)]Charades. Lovely. Turing his head to one side, the green haired man tried to figure out what the Golett meant. "You're... viewing the room... seeing....seeing the room...uh.... can't see the room. You can't see the room?" he asked raiisng his eyebrow now in confusion. Looking around, Alvaro finally looked back again before turning his head to one side and frowning. "Or are you just looking and watching the room?" he finally asked. [/scrolly]

[Snow Soul]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/allisandaislaposttable1.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(220),w(270),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:30px;margin-left:18px;color:#1b3803;)]Allis watched a bit amused. Ready to hit the button herself she watched him throw it which incidentally hit the button and sucked him up. A small chuckle escaped her mouth as she tucked the ball into her pocket. At the Zorua's affections she smiled and gently rubbed his head before rubbing his tummy in certain spots that would definitely feel good. Asuka watched her eyes narrowing slightly. He was just trying to get a rise out of her. Turning her back on the other younger pokemon she began to groom herself. He would not stay if he got bored so she would just wait him out. Aisla smiled as he nibbled away at the pokemon. She was proud he wasn't running from her. At his answer she blinked. "Well how'd you like it?" If he liked it maybe he would like to see more. Though she realized she would have to be patient with this pokemon he seemed a bit skittish. Simi blinked and looked her over. <Oh its okay. I have nothing else to do anyways. Plus Your pretty nice.>

[/color] She didn't want the Torkoal apologizing for nothing. Soon enough Styxx found her pushing on the Torkoal trying to get her free. Styxx watched for a few moments then moved in beside Simi and tried to help.

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[Lady Leaf]

[Spiritomb - M] ~ [Eevee - M] ~ [Vulpix - F] ~ [Zorua - M] ~ [Torkoal - F] ~ [Golett - F]
[Witwick - F] ~ [Human Shaped Pokemon]

The Zorua’s back leg began to wiggle slightly as Allis began to pet his tummy. It felt soooo good, he just couldn’t help his back leg from wiggling. He could defiantly enjoy this for a while. Perhaps if he rested for a bit he’d be able to go back to changing into things again too. Heh, then he’d show that cat a thing or two.

The Golett stood, blinking her eyes a few times as she listened to Alvaro. He wasn’t quite understanding what she had been saying… or rather motioning about. That was ok thought. She was use to few understanding her. She didn’t speak much and most often people and pokemon never noticed her around anyway. At this green haired man was somewhat in an understanding of what she meant. Kind of. Was he? Well… humm how could she make sure he did?

Slowly the Golett reached out her arm to wrap it around Alvaro’s shoulder. She was attempting to lead him over to a ledge so they could peer down it together. As she made her way over to it, she spotted two pokemon below. One was an oddly small Litwick while the other was a much larger, almost human shaped pokemon. Though it was a tad hard to make out exactly what it was. The Golett waved her hand in a motion to indicated them, then she pointed at her eyes again. She was watching everyone.

The Eevee finished all of the pokemon food Aisla had given him. He had even gone as far as licking the floor a bit before looking up at her again. “Vee.” was his reply which meant he liked it. His tiny nose then sniffled the air but he didn’t move from his spot. He was just trying to get a sent of anyone else who might be around. Luckily he just smelt the same few he had before.

It wasn’t looking like the poor Torkoal was getting out of the door way even with Simi trying to help her. But when Styxx came to help as well, small crackling sounds on the door frame could be heard. The sound was enough to get the large fire type to try even harder, and finally, with a rather loud cracking sound, the Torkoal was free! Though the released pressure caused the pokemon to skid across the ground. Ouch.