Post by Rain on May 28, 2010 10:59:56 GMT -5
Human Form
Hello...My name is Drake Grayson.
I am a male.
I am currently thirteen years old.
I am a trainer of Dragon-types.
I come from the city of Blackthorn, but I am currently staying at the Lab.
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People say I look like my father...
The first thing you'll probably notice about Drake is his hair. Drake's hair, a feature he clearly inherited from his father Lance, is bright red and naturally messy, spiking out in all directions. His eyes are a bright, vibrant green. Overall, Drake is rather tall and lanky, standing at about 5'6 and weighing about 115 pounds, a fact that, along with his serious expression and demeanor, often gets him mistaken for older than he is. Drake is also rather athletic, excelling in running and swimming. He's also skilled in martial arts and different fighting skills. His clothes differ with the seasons, but he'll generally wear darker colors and fairly simple clothes. He wears an ear cuff on his right ear engraved with a tribal dragon design and also has a silver cross necklace with a dragon winding around the cross.
I'm guess I'm quiet -- but not what you'd call shy...
Silent and serious -- those two words probably best describe Drake. Drake rarely talks, and when he does, he speaks very few words. This reflects his serious, stoic nature, and Drake is oddly mature for his age. He usually comes across to others as rather remote and composed (he almost never gets mad -- or at least never shows it) and, in more extreme cases, as cold and unfriendly. This usually tends to isolate him as most people get the impression that he is simply anti-social, although this is not exactly true.
Still, Drake does enjoy his isolation to an extent. Thoughtful and introspective, Drake does tend to be a bit of an introvert. Also, although he does think things through, which is a good thing, his bluntly realistic view on life can make him appear pessimistic. Despite this, Drake's thoughtfulness does have its advantages -- he's a very good strategist and is extremely intelligent.
Drake is also hard-working, determined to be the best. He trains with his Pokemon vigorously and has the goal of one day become powerful enough to defeat his father. He knows that in order to do that, he'll have to become stronger, and that to do that he'll have to work hard. Even outside of Pokemon Drake is determined and persevering, never giving up no matter how difficult the task. He always puts his best into what he does, because he knows that doing your best -- not winning or losing -- is the most important thing.
Even with his serious and hard-working nature though, Drake does have a soft side. He's actually very kind, although he just tends not to show it. He'd help anyone who really needed it, be it human or Pokemon. He usually shows this side more to Pokemon, as he grew up with Pokemon and loves Pokemon. He can't stand seeing any Pokemon hurt, and it's one of the few things that really gets him angry.
With his own Pokemon, Drake is strict but fair. He pushes them to do the best, just like he does, but he knows the line between working hard and overworking, and he makes sure to never force his Pokemon to cross the line. He trusts his Pokemon deeply, even to the extent that he sometimes puts himself in their training.
I suppose with my past, it would have been strange to not be a Dragon trainer...
Born on May 13 in Blackthorn City, Drake comes from a long line of Dragon-type trainers. His mother was a coordinator who specialized in Dragon types. His father is the one and only Lance, a master Dragon trainer who had been both a member of the Elite Four and the League Champion. This means he is also related to the Dragon-type gym leader, Clair, and is the great-grandson of the Dragon Clan Elder. His name came from Drake of the Hoenn Elite Four, a close friend of his father, as well as its meaning -- dragon. Indeed, it would have been weird for Drake to not at least like Dragon types.
As could be expected, Drake grew up in an environment where he interacted often with Pokemon, especially Dragon-types. On
his eighth birthday, he received his first two Pokemon -- a special Dratini from his great-grandfather as well a Horsea from his father and Clair. At that point, he was not yet a trainer, but the they developed a special bond anyway, as friends.
At the age of eleven, Drake finally left Blackthorn, ready to start his own journey. With his Dratini and Horsea as well as a Charmander as his starters, Drake became determined to be a Dragon-type trainer, just like the rest of his family. He has currently come to Kanto and Cameron for training before he returns to Johto.
As you may know already, my team is made up of mostly Dragon-types...
Name: Destiny
Gender: Female
Level: Thirty-nine
Ability: Shed Skin
Attacks: ExtremeSpeed (normal), Thunder Wave (electric), Wrap (normal), Leer (normal), Twister (dragon), Dragon Rage (dragon), Slam (normal), Agility (normal), Aqua Tail (water), Dragon Rush (dragon), Water Pulse (water)
Personality: Quiet but kind, Destiny is a bit shy but a gentle and loyal soul. She's the most peaceful of the group, but if it comes down to the safety of the group, she'll fight with the ferocity of a Gyarados.
Name: Nereus
Gender: Male
Level: Thirty-nine
Ability: Poison Point
Attacks: Surf (water), Dragonbreath (dragon), Yawn (normal), Bubble (water), Smokescreen (normal), Leer (normal), Water Gun (water), Focus Energy (normal), Bubblebeam (water), Agility (Psychic), Twister (dragon), Brine (water), Hydro Pump (water), Dragon Dance (dragon) -- NOTE: Hydro Pump and Dragon Dance were learned as a Horsea, as Drake delayed Nereus's evolution until lv.38
Personality: Much like Drake, Nereus is stoic and serious, talking very rarely. He tends to isolate himself from the rest of the group, but due to their long history he fairly close with Destiny.
Name: Pyrus
Gender: Male
Level: Thirty-eight
Ability: Blaze
Attacks: Dragon Dance (dragon), Dragon Rush (dragon), Outrage (dragon), Air Slash (flying), Dragon Claw (dragon), Shadow Claw (ghost), Scratch (normal), Growl (normal), Ember (fire), Smokescreen (normal), Dragon Rage (dragon), Scary Face (normal), Fire Fang (fire), Slash (normal), Wing Attack (flying), Fly (flying)
Personality: As the only non-Dragon type on the team, Pyrus is slightly bitter and extremely determined to the point that he's rather rough and rude. Still, it's only because he wants to do his best and make Drake proud of him, even if he isn't a real dragon.
Name: Draco
Gender: Male
Level: Thirty-seven
Ability: Rock Head
Attacks: Rage (normal), Bite (dark), Leer (normal), Headbutt (normal), Focus Energy (normal), Ember (fire), Dragonbreath (dragon), Zen Headbutt (psychic)
Personality: Draco is the grump of the group, often acting rather annoyed and sarcastic. Still, beneath his rough exterior is a heart of gold, and Cobalt would never let anything happen to anyone he's close to.
Name: Cobalt
Gender: Male
Level: Thirty-seven
Ability: Sand Veil
Attacks: Tackle (normal), Sand Attack (ground), Dragon Rage (dragon), Sandstorm (ground), Take Down (normal), Sand Tomb (ground), Slash (normal), Dragon Claw (dragon), Dig (ground), Dragon Rush (dragon) -- NOTE: Drake delayed Cobalt's evolution; Cobalt evolved upon reaching lv.37
Personality: Cobalt is the trickster of the group, often playing jokes on the others and acting rather carefree. Due to his personality, he's rather close friends with Reverie.
Name: Reverie
Gender: Female
Level: Thirty-seven
Ability: Levitate
Attacks: SonicBoom (normal), Sand Attack (ground), Faint Attack (dark), Sand Tomb (ground), Supersonic (normal), Dragonbreath (dragon)
Personality: Reverie can be rather ditzy and enthusiastic and is always eager to please. Her carefree nature often carries over into her battling as well, although despite it she is an excellent battler.
Other:
Pyrus was given as a "starter" to Drake by Professor Oak, as he wanted an official starter that was still somewhat draconian.
Draco, Cobalt, and Reverie were all caught in the Safari Zone.
RP Example:
Relaxation.
It wasn't something Drake did often. Training didn't often allow much time for relaxation. But his Pokemon had been training the entire day, and the Dragon trainer had decided it was time for a bit of a break.
The boy was currently sitting on the shore of Sapphire Lake, watching as the sun set, casting beautiful warm colors on the still water's surface. Although he could not see them, Drake knew that Nereus and Destiny were in the clear waters, enjoying a bit of swimming -- something they didn't always get to do.
Looking up, the trainer could see Reverie drifting in the sky, the sunset cast reds and oranges and yellows over her cottony white wings. Buzzing lower was Mirage, who seemed to actually be happy for once.
Glancing to the right, the trainer saw his last two Pokemon, Draco and Cobalt. Drake couldn't help but roll his eyes. Draco was leaning against a tree, resting, while Cobalt was grinning mischievously at him -- from a branch of the tree. Cutting off a twig, the Gabite proceeded to poke the Dragon Pokemon from above, snickering and leaping away when the Bagon awoke and started screaming at him.
Drake allowed himself a small smile as he faced forward once more, gazing at the sunset. From the waters arose a Kingdra and a Dragonair, and all three watched together as the sun slipped below the horizon.
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