"We're finally here!" Davis said as he and the others stood outside the gym. "Time for that badge." Davis was excited for his gym battle against Bernard. He and the others went right in and found themselves at pool. When they got there, they saw Bernard swimming around in the pool. "Hey, Bernard."

"Hey, Davis. I've been waiting for your arrival." Bernard said. "Are you ready for our gym battle?"

"I'm always ready for this." Davis claimed as he wants that second badge.

I want to be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To train them is my cause

(Pokemon!)

Every challenge along the way

With courage I will face

I will battle every day to claim my rightful place

(Yeah!)

Pokemon

Gotta catch'em all

Oh, so true

Our courage will pull us through

You teach me, I'll teach you

Po-ke-mon

Pokémon

(Davis' voice): The Water is Always Blue

"The gym battle between Bernard and Davis is now about to begin!" The referee claimed. "Each side is allowed the use of two pokemon! The battle will be over when both pokemon on either side is unable to battle!"

"This is so cool that they're battling in a pool." Terra said. "It's like they're competing in a water competition."

"it's fitting since Bernard's specialty is with water-type pokemon." Cletus said. "After our last encounter, I believe he might use Oceantter, but I wonder what other pokemon he'll use."

"Don't expect this to be a day at the beach just because I use water-types." Bernard warned. "Here's my first pokemon. Qwilfish, let's go!" He called as he chose his first pokemon.

"Qwilfish!"

"What is that thing?" Terra questioned as she pulled out her pokedex.

"Qwilfish, the Balloon Pokemon. A water and poison-type. When this pokemon inhales water, it attacks by launching the spikes on its body."

"Qwilfish... With it being a poison-type, a grass-type would have a tough time against it." Cletus said as that might already be a problem.

"Chamleaf, I choose you!" Davis called as he made his choice.

"Chamleaf!"

"You might be using a grass-type, but we're ready for the likes of that." Bernard claimed. "Now, bring it on."

"You got it! Chamleaf, start with Razor Leaf!" Davis said. Chamleaf started the battle as it raised its tail and attacked with leaves.

"Under the water!" Bernard said. Qwilfish dived down and the attack missed.

"Oh no. Quick fish can dive into the water when Chamleaf can't. Doesn't that give Qwilfish the advantage?" Terra questioned.

"Maybe, but that all depends on how Chamleaf and Davis can react." Cletus claimed.

"Now use Pin Missile!" Bernard called. Qwilfish inhaled some water with it inflating like a balloon. Then, Qwilfish emerged out of the water behind Chamleaf and launched a series of pins from its body. Chamleaf got blasted by the attack.

"Get it with Lick before it dives back in the water!" Davis ordered. Chamleaf shot it's tongue and smacked Qwilfish with it, but then it dived back into the water.

"Let's use Pin Missile again!" Bernard called. Qwilfish jumped out of the water and was going to attack again.

"Not this time! Use your tongue!" Davis called. Just as Qwilfish used the attack, Chamleaf lashed its tongue around and blocked the attack.

"Wow! I've never seen a Chamleaf defend itself like that!" Bernard said.

"Chamleaf might have a good defense, but that's not enough." Davis said. "Chamleaf, let's use Camouflage!" Chamleaf did just that as blue energy surrounded it.

"I see.. trying to weaken the damage by turning Chamleaf into a water-type. Clever, but not clever enough." Bernard said. "Qwilfish, Poison Sting!" Qwilfish jumped out of the water and got ready to attack.

"I don't think so! Power Whip!" Davis called. Chamleaf shot it's tongue and smacked it against Qwilfish with some grass power mixed in. "Now grab Qwilfish by the tail!" Chamleaf used its tongue and wrapped it around Qwilfish's tail. Now Chamleaf can see where Qwilfish is in the water. "Lire it in and use Razor Leaf!" Chamleaf pulled Qwilfish in and had a clear shot. It attacked with leaves and they all hit Qwilfish with some real damage was being dealt. Chamleaf finished it as it smashed Qwilfish against a platform and was able to end it.

"Qwilfish is unable to battle! Chamleaf is the winner!"

"Not bad." Bernard said as he brought Qwilfish back in its pokeball. "Your Chamleaf has some serious aim."

"Chamleaf is second to know one in aiming." Davis claimed.

"But what if the opponent is faster than Chamleaf. Oceantter, let's go!" Bernard called as he brought out his main partner.

"Oceantter!"

"I knew he was going to use Oceantter." Cletus said.

"No worries. Davis has the advantage. He can still win this." Terra said as she was sure of it.

"Let's wrap this up. Chamleaf, Power Whip!" Davis called. Chamleaf shot out its tongue, but Oceantter was ready for it. Oceantter let the attack hit, but then it grabbed Chamleaf by the tongue. "No way!"

"Pull it in and use Ice Fang!" Bernard said. Oceantter pulled Chamleaf by its tongue and pulled it in. When Chamleaf was close enough, Oceantter had cold energy flowing through its teeth and crunched down on Chamleaf. "Now use Slam!" Oceantter grabbed a hold of Chamleaf and slammed it down on the platform. When they could see the damage, Chamleaf was knocked out.

"Chamleaf is unable to battle! Oceantter is the winner!"

"Wow. I can't believe Chamleaf was taken down so easily." Terra said.

"Oceantter seems to be stronger than I thought. It took a grass-type attack and still was able to do that." Cletus said.

"I told you this would be no walk on the beach, Davis." Bernard claimed. "Oceantter and I have been together for a long time. We're ready for anything you might throw at us."

"Maybe, but that doesn't mean we're losing this." Davis said as he got his next pokemon ready.

"Are you sure about this one?" Imperialdramon said. "I believe in the little guy, but it's going to be a tough battle."

"If you believe, don't worry about it. Besides, we both want this battle. Slotter, I choose you!" Davis called as he made his next choice.

"Slotter!"

"There's no doubt that I've been waiting for this battle." Bernard said. "Let's see if your little Slotter can stand to my strong Oceantter."

"Oceantter." Even Oceantter was daring Slotter to come at it. Slotter looked ready for this battle.

"But Oceantter is the evolve form of Slotter. Isn't Slotter at a disadvantage?" Terra questioned.

"Not exactly. It comes down to how they battle." Cletus said.

"What are we waiting for?!" Davis said with excitement.

"Now use Aqua Jet!" Both of them attacked with the same move. Both pokemon surrounded themselves with water and flew straight at the other. They crashed into each other and tried to overpower the other.

"They're even?!" Terra said.

"I wouldn't go that far. Oceantter, Slam!" Bernard called. Oceantter reached through the water and grabbed a hold of Slotter. When that happened, Oceantter threw Slotter as hard as he could and smashed into a platform. It was a hard hit, but Slotter got back up.

"Don't back down! Use Quick Attack!" Davis called. Slotter moved with great speed, jumping over the platforms until it smashed into Oceantter, but Oceantter barley moved.

"Now use Aqua Tail!" Bernard called. Oceantter had water surround its tail and smashed it against Slotter. Slotter was sent flying across the pool, but it was able to land on its feet. "I admire your Slotter's fighting spirit, but spirit isn't enough."

"How about this?! Water Gun!" Davis called. Slotter shot out water and kept the battle going.

"Now use Aqua Jet!" Bernard called. Oceantter flew right through the water and smashed into Slotter.

"I'm not sure how much poor Slotter can take." Terra said.

"Those water-type attacks aren't doing that much damage, but Oceantter seems to have Slotter beat in raw power. Davis better use his head or else he's in real trouble."

"Sorry, Davis. I don't think Slotter can beat my Oceantter." Bernard claimed. That made Slotter get agitated.

"Calm down, Slotter!" Davis called. "If you get worked up like this, you won't be able to think clearly. We can't beat them in raw power, but there's more than one way to win. We just need to use our heads." Slotter seemed to understand and managed to settle down.

"You're one to talk about calming down and not getting worked up." Imperialdramon claimed.

"Pipe down in the peanut gallery. Slotter, Aqua Jet!" Davis called. Slotter trusted Davis and went for the attack.

"You just said you can't beat us with raw power. Aqua Jet!" Bernard called. Oceantter used the same attack with them both charging at each other. It looked like it was going to be a collision, but Slotter turned away at the last minute. "What's this?!" Slotter flew around and smashed into Oceantter's back with both of them falling into the water. "Oceantter, Ice Fang!"

"Use Quick Attack to dodge!" Davis claimed. Oceantter tried to attack, but Slotter moved fast and avoided the attack. Slotter kept swimming around until jumped off from the bottom of the pool and smashed into Oceantter. "Good work! Now use Aqua Jet with a spin!"

"A spin?!" Bernard questioned. Slotter spun around as it used Aqua Jet and smashed right into Oceantter. The attack was so strong that it knocked Oceantter right out of the pool.

"What happened?!" Terra said.

"That spin seems to have given Aqua Jet more power!" Cletus claimed.

"We have to battle back! Oceantter, Aqua Tail!" Bernard called. Oceantter tried attacking in the air as it used its attack and smashed it against the water. However, the attack jus roused the pool as Oceantter emerged without taking any damage and reached Oceantter.

"Now use Water Gun!" Davis called. Slotter blasted Oceantter with all of its might. Oceantter was blown through the field and smashed right into the wall. That caused Oceantter to be knocked out.

"Oceantter is unable to win! Slotter wins, and the victory goes to Davis!"

"Yeah! We won!" Davis cheered as he and his pokemon were real happy. Slotter was so happy that he jumped right into Davis' arms and joined in the joy.

"A great battle, Oceantter. Get some rest." Bernard said. He brought his partner back and was most impressed. It would seem that Slotter and Davis do make a great team. All that was left was the badge. "You fought an excellent battle, Davis. You've earned the Stream Badge." He handed the badge that looked just like an S and water.

"Thanks a lot, Bernard." Davis said. "Oh yeah! I got the Stream Badge!"

"Nice work, Davis." Cletus said.

"That was incredible! You're full of surprises." Terra said.

"Thanks, guys. I now have my second badge." Davis said. "Bernard, do you know where I can get my third badge?"

"I believe the closest gym would be in Hephas City." Bernard claimed.

"Sounds good to me. I'll win there and be one step closer to the Grecko League." Davis claimed as he could not wait.

Davis has managed to win a tough battle and earned his second badge. Now that he has two, he only has six more to go, and has his next destination in sight. So, stay tuned for what might happen next.

To Be Continued...