Toorop and Machop entered the forest and could immediately hear what sounded like a struggling Pokemon and some zapping noises.  They almost considered turning around under the assumption it was an electric type and some other Pokemon battling, but pushed forward, both out of curiosity and doubting it was wild Pokemon battling and/or any trainers battling.  As they approached, it became very clear that it was in fact a struggling Pokemon, but struggling against a man-made trap.  Machop became immediately irate and angry, recognizing it was in no way a fair fight!  Composing himself though (remembering his training that composure is key) he continued to walk in stride next to Toorop who was also sporting a look of anger at the scene unfolding in front of him.<br/><br/>When they reached the clearing he was pretty sure out of his peripheral he saw someone poking their head from a bush to his right... "Odd" he thought, but not one to allow his focus to wander he didn't give it too much thought.  His focus was on the group ahead of him, seemingly harassing a Pokemon that he wasn't actually all too familiar with.  "Doesn't matter" he thought, "this isn't a fair fight and I'm going to reconcile that, Immediately!"  The pair steps from the shadows with a confidence that made it seem they were the first of a team of trainers there to do battle.... sadly that wasn't the case.  The group acknowledged the pair by shooting venomous looks their way.  Despite realizing there were some Pokemon that Machop didn't stand a chance against at his current level AND the fact that they were severely outnumbered, Toorop spoke first.<br/><br/>"I didn't realize there was a circus in town... I don't think this act is a good one.  You should abandon it... now."  Machop gave his best "I'll beat the living hell out of you", stare in the groups direction.  In Toorop's and Machop's heads they were hoping for some backup, but they would go down swinging if it came to that.