=8:30am=
Drayko awakens from his sleep before Jake and Violet does. Jake is asleep on the floor while Violet is tossing and turning in her sleep.

"N-No...get away...Beautimare", Violet said in her sleep. Drayko poked the girl lightly, hoping she would wake up from what seems to be a nightmare. Violet wakes up, and screams from being startled, waking up Jake. Violet began hyperventilating.

"Shh...calm down...it was only a dream", Drayko said, trying to comfort Violet. Her hyperventilating subsides, and begins to calm down. Violet clings onto Drayko's arm and sobs. "I'm sorry Drayko. Th-The Beautimare...". "You don't have to say no more. We've got a big day today".

=9:00am=

Drayko, Jake, and Violet are sitting at the mess hall, waiting for the breakfast to be served. "Parasweet's moves are disarming voice, gust, peck, and fairy wind. Whalruph's moves are headbutt, karate chop, water gun, and water pulse", Drayko said as he looked through his Pokédex. "4 types won't be very effective against dragon. Electric, water, fire, and grass being them. Chances are that my father is going to use Odomok, which is part poison type, giving him more of an advantage against fighting types".

Drayko sits there, thinking for a few seconds, and then smiles. "I will use Whaleruph's karate chop and butthead moves, and I will use Parasweet as a last resort". "Of course you'll use the enemy. Fine, do what you have to do". A large-bodied Draconian woman with dark crimson scales and grey eyes comes out wearing an apron. She places 3 plates of what appears to be omelette with green thorns in it.

"I hope you humans can handle Nroht Berry eggs. Don't make me come out here if you don't finish it", the woman said to Drayko and Violet with a sneer. She turns to Jake and smiles. "I Ylniatrec epoh uoy yojne!". The woman walks back to the kitchen and Jake immediately eats the eggs happily. Drayko and Violet poke their food with their forks, slightly grossed out by the food's appearance. Jake finishes his food and looks at the 2 humans. "Are you gonna eat that?".

=9:50=

After walking out of the Pokémon center and walking through Drako Village, the gang arrives at the gym and walks inside. Despite the rustic appearance of the exterior, the interior was quite modern. Polished concrete floors, smooth concrete bricked walls, bright lights, and a neat dirt battlefield. However, there was a large hole in the ceiling. It was perfectly round as if it was meant for something.

"Where's your dad?", Drayko asked Jake. The Draconian smiles. "Wait for it". A flapping of wings can be faintly heard. The noise gets louder until Tristan swoops into the gym through the hole and lands in the middle of the battlefield. "So that's what that hole is for!", Drayko exclaimed. "Yes, entering the gym needed a bit of style. A great introduction for the leader of this gym. I, Tristan, will accept your challenge...if you are willing to battle with the fierce Pokémon of the dragon typing". Drayko nods and smiles.

A large draconic-looking head sticks out of a corner. Drayko takes notice and it hides behind the wall. "What was that?", Drayko said and points at the corner. Tristan smiles and looks at the direction. "Hydreigon, show yourself!", Tristan yelled. The dragon Pokémon flys to the battlefield and roars. "Good girl. I'm glad that you're safe from harm", Tristan said to Hydreigon, petting all 3 heads. Drayko scans the Pokémon with his Pokédex.

"Hydreigon: the brutal Pokémon, and the evolved form of Zweilous. A dark and dragon type. It sees everything that moves as an opponent. It will not hesitate to attack the target with its 3 heads".

Drayko gulps nervously. "Am I really going to be battling that thing?". Tristan chuckles. "I don't think you're ready to battle a Pokémon like Hydreigon yet, so no, you won't be battling her". Tristan sends the brutal Pokémon into her pokeball and he puts it in his pocket.

"Could I be the referee? I never done it before", asked Jake. "Go for it, son". Tristan and Drayko stand at their ends of the battlefield and Jake stands at the side acting as the referee. Violet sits at the observation area.

"Ok, um. The battle of Dad-I mean Tristan and Drayko is about to begin. Each person will choose 2 Pokémon. Um, let the battle begin!".

"You tried, son. Drayko, choose your first Pokémon". Drayko sends out Whalruph. "Ah, I've noticed that your Orqua evolved back at Mt. Cornu. You're not the only one, rookie". Drayko takes notice at what Tristan said.

"Not the only one? What do you mean?". "You'll find out later, rookie. Give it all you got, Axew". The large Draconian sends out an Axew. "Hm, an Axew. This is the first time I seen one in person". Drayko scans the Pokémon with the Pokédex.

"Axew: the tusk Pokémon. A dragon type. This Pokémon marks its territory by slashing a tree with its tusks. If one of the tusks break off, it regrows very fast. Each time a new tusk grows back, it becomes stronger".

"A strong Pokémon indeed. Don't underestimate Axew. Make your move, rookie. Or else I'll make it myself". "Whalruph, use karate chop!". "Counter with slash", Tristan said, very calmly. Whalruph is severely slashed by Axew and falls back.

"Wow, that Axew is very strong. I hope Drayko has a chance", Violet said to Jake. "Likewise", Jake replied. Whalruph gets up and flexes its arms. "That's it. You're strong! Now use water pulse!". Whalruph blasts its water at Axew, making a hit. Although it wasn't very effective, the tusk Pokémon began acting strange. It seemed confused and it was looking around itself, constantly waddling in several directions.

"What a lucky shot. Water pulse has a 1 in 5 chance to confuse the target. I have faith in Drayko", Jake said to himself. Tristan looks rather agitated due to Axew's confused state. "Snap out of it, Axew! Use dragon rage!". Axew breaths in and let's out an ranging cry, spewing out the rage in a form of a purple claw. However, Axew's aim is way off and hits the ceiling. "Here's our chance. Use headbutt!". Whalruph charges at the opponent Pokémon with its head. Axew's stomach experiences the impact of Whalruph's hard cranium and gets knocked down, fainting.

"Um...Axew can't battle anymore. Whalruph won the match!". Tristan looks at Jake and glared. "Your referee skills are mediocre, Jake! Axew, return". Axew gets sent back and its pokeball is put away. Tristan takes another one out. "One more, rookie! This will determine if you are really strong". Drayko looked at the gym leader directly in the eyes with a strong sense of determination.

"Bring it on". Tristan sends out a Pokémon similar to Odomok, but slightly different. It was bigger and more spiky. "Odomok evolved into Gardok. Drayko looked at the Pokémon. "Gardok, huh? Let's see what the Pokédex says".

"Gardok: the Komodo dragon Pokémon, and the evolved form of Odomok. A dragon and poison type. It sprays acidic fluids out its fangs as a way of catching prey. However, closer observation shows that this Pokémon is also sympathetic and wants to ease the pain of its prey. Gardok quickly crushes the prey's head with its powerful jaws, ending their life within a second".

"Make the first move. I insist", Tristan said. "Whalruph, use karate chop!". The bash Pokémon begins charging, ready to hit. "Use poison jab". Gardok's strong arms stab Whalruph's stomach, poisoning it. "Hang in there. Use headbutt!". Whalruph's skin blushes to a purple color from its poisoning, but manages to fight. It charges directly at Gardok with its head, but misses. The bash Pokémon finally faints from the poison.

"Whalruph can't battle anymore. Gardok wins...", Jake said with a sad look. "Whalruph, return". Whalruph is sent back and Drayko pulls out another pokeball. "What's that you got there, hm? You're so weak that you have to use the enemy?", Tristan said with a smirk. "Whatever you say, Tristan. I choose Parasweet!". Parasweet flutters in place and chirps blissfully. "Use fairy wind!". The parakeet Pokémon stirs up a pink glowing twister and launches it at Gardok. The opponent Pokémon is stirred up by the attack and gets tumbled to the corner of the battlefield.

"It seems like you've made a strategy using Parasweet. But the enemy's worse weakness is poison! Show no mercy, Gardok. Use poison jab!". "Counter with gust!". Parasweet flaps its wings fiercely, creating a wind to blow back Gardok. It gets knocked to the ground. "Use peck!". Parasweet charges directly at Gardok's stomach with its beak. Although it done some damage, Gardok grabbed the avian Pokémon tightly. "Use poison jab!". With the other hand, Gardok stabs Parasweet. It is close to fainting due to the attack being super effective, not to mention being poisoned. "Time's running out for that little birdie, rookie! Act fast...". Tristan gives a sinister grin, showing his sharp teeth.

"Use fairy wind, and follow it with gust!". The twister is stirred up, and the time it takes for it to hit Gardok accelerates from being pushed by the gust of wind Parasweet created. Gardok is in the middle of the mystical wind, not knowing what to do. There is no other sound heard. Only the sound of the twister surrounding Gardok. "Use peck!". Seconds after Drayko shouted the command, Gardok comes face to face with Parasweet's beak. The fairy wind subsides and Gardok is seen collapsed on the battlefield with the parakeet Pokémon standing on top of Gardok's snout.

"He did it...he actually beat my father...". "I knew Drayko would do it", Violet said, smiling. "Gardok can't battle anymore! Parasweet wins and Drayko won the battle!". Tristan growls at Jake. "You're the most mediocre referee I've ever seen. No wonder your mother never loved you. May Rayquaza rest her soul...", Tristan muttered to himself. Jake looked at his father curiously. "What was that?". "Nothing son. Y-You did great".

Tristan sighed and returns Gardok. "I suppose you earned the Scale Badge. This makes it your 3rd badge I'm guessing". Tristan takes out a scale-shaped badge with a dark cyan scale pattern on it. The gym leader places it in Drayko's hand.

"The texture...it feels just like Jake's skin", Drayko thought to himself. "You have proven your strength and strategy. I congratulate you. Perhaps my son will learn from you and grow stronger. Maybe stronger than his old man". "Thank you sir. I am honored", Drayko said. "I must go and focus on getting stronger. Son, good luck, and grow stronger. Learn from the one to beat me. Farewell". Tristan walks to the middle of the battlefield, directly below the hole in the ceiling. The large draconian takes flight and soars up and out of the gym. Drayko, Jake, and Violet walk out of the gym.

=12:00pm=

At the Pokémon center, Drayko already healed up his Pokémon and the 3 wait patiently for the package to arrive. Drayko looks at his newly earned badge that shines in the light. "You were awesome out there. You really showed my dad what you have in yourself". "Thanks, Jake. Now I'm focused on Electrica City and beating Bonnie. I wonder what kind of Pokémon she has". "Bonnie is strong just like her big brother. She specializes in electric types, remember? We'll worry about her later. Let's just deliver that package to get it over with first", Violet said, reading a magazine with a Buneary wearing a bow tie on the cover.

A man walks into the Pokémon center's lobby with a small box and speaks with the nurse. The nurse is handed over the box and the man walks out. "Drayko, I believe this needs to be delivered for Professor Arbor. Here you go". The nurse hands the box to Drayko. "This must be the modification", Drayko said. He looks closely and there is a sticker that says "Antimatter generation unit. AGU". "Well guys, we should head out", Jake said.

Suddenly, a girl is heard screaming outside. The girl is a human getting harassed by other Draconians. "Bringer of the enemy! Bringer of the enemy!", several Draconians chanted at the girl.