Chapter VIII

Drakkon looked around the small countryside bordering Ecruteak until his gaze fell upon a nearby farm where many Miltank grazed happily on the fresh grass. Realizing that with the cows come milk, Drakkon made his way to the farmhouse where the farmer was moping as he said, "My Milktank ain't making any milk due to some strange malady…"

Drakkon then replied with a slight smile, "If I can cure your cow, will you give me five dozens of your world-famous milk?"

The farmer nodded and signaled for Drakkon to follow him into the barn, where Drakkon found a weak Miltank that seemed so sick that it looked barely conscious. However, as Drakkon came closer, the cow's sickly pallor progressively cleared as its sickness deteriorated in the presence of Drakkon's pure aura… Grateful for Drakkon's aid, the farmer quickly followed up on his promise and retrieved five dozen-crates of Moomoo Milk from his house, which he gave to the operatives to carry. With a smile, Drakkon said his goodbyes and was then on his way to Olivine once more…

As Drakkon set foot into Olivine, he was greeted by Jasmine and Double who were gleefully holding each other's hands. Getting the obvious drift, Drakkon greeted the couple with a slight nod. However, Gold was not as joyous, and burst into sorrow and tears as he witnessed his crush holding the hand of another.

Drakkon then patted Gold's shoulder and whispered consciously, "There, there… Give your soul a break… There you must look for the love that shall fill this bitter void… However, please do search for such back at Ecruteak, as I have some business to talk with Jasmine… Classified information and all… Please, go back to Ecruteak, and cry your sorrow into your father's arms… But please, not into mine, for I can't handle such negativity…"

Gold then sighed and responded as he slowly walked back to Ecruteak, "Whatever, Drakkon… I will do so, as I know that such wails of heartache are a distraction from your attempt at a positive mood… Farewell for now, Auraprince, and good luck with your meeting…"

Drakkon then turned to Double and asked in curiousity, "How long has this been going on?"

Double chuckled with a lover's joy, "A few months… We were on the same boat to Johto and after a few days at sea, we fell in love… That is all…"

Jasmine then interrupted before Drakkon could respond and said with a determined look, "You two, please follow me… I must show both of you why I called you here…"

Double and Drakkon simultaneously sighed, but followed Jasmine without question due to their sense of duty…

Eventually, Jasmine led them into the Olivine Lighthouse and into an elevator, which brought them to a room where an Ampharos laid on a bed with a sickly pallor paling its yellow fur.

Looking quite worried at the pokemon's condition, Jasmine explained rigidly, "I wish for you two to go to Cianwood across the sea and get a dose of SecretPotion from the pharmacy… Then after gathering the Storm Badge as well as the medication, return here and give the potion to me…"

With that information, Drakkon quickly made his way to the Olivine coastline and formed his aura into vast wings as he took flight across the Olive Sea with the destination in his mind's eye, but the daydream was broken as he passed the famous Whirl Islands and heard a deep cry. As he looked at the rocky-spired caves, a huge figure took to the skies and continued its cry, "Giaaaaa!" as its wings, which resembled large hands, pushed thick brine into the air which glowed with rainbows as the light passed through it. Drakkon smiled at the sight, but then continued on, his quest remaining still despite the temptation of the creature…

As Drakkon landed on the Cianwood port, he was greeted by Lyra and her Azumarill, both of whom looked lively and hyper in his invigorating presence. Drakkon couldn't help but smile at this display of youthful joy and said in his own mix of joy and wonder, "Greetings! What brings you across the Olive Sea, friend of Gold?"

Lyra responded with a wide smile, "I came to check if the Safari Zone is open yet… However, there is no mention of its opening yet…"

Drakkon sighed and said in annoyance, "Well… If I pay you a couple thousand poke, can you go to the pharmacy and pick up a dose of SecretPotion for me?"

Lyra then shouted in anger, "Get it yourself, lazyass!"

Drakkon then murmured in embarrassment and then responded in an offended tone as he made his way to the Gym, "Was just making a deal… Jeez… I will get it myself then!"