Chapter 4: Uncle Jake, a Dragon, and a Wall-Smashing Introduction
[Privet Drive, 4]
Harry sat quietly on his small bed, eyes fixed on the light-blue egg resting in his lap. It glowed softly — then began to shift. The light pulsed, swirling with white and azure hues until the egg cracked open… and out emerged a sleek, serpentine creature.
Blue scales. White underbelly. Fins like wings. A small bump on its forehead.And eyes — large, curious, and deep violet.
The tiny creature lifted its head toward Harry and let out a soft sound.
"Prrr~"It gently nuzzled Harry's hand.
Harry smiled, heart swelling. He held the creature close — and then the world around him shimmered and turned white.
[White Space]
Jake stood in front of him, arms crossed and smiling.
"Well, young Harry. We meet again."
Harry blinked in awe, still holding the creature.
Jake nodded toward it. "Mind if I introduce your new companion?"
Harry looked down, then back up with a smile."Yes, please, mister."
Jake chuckled. "You can just call me Jake. I'm no mister — just a guy with a weird shop and some cosmic hobbies. That little guy in your arms is a Pokémon — and his name is Dratini."
As soon as the name was said, Dratini wriggled with joy and snuggled into Harry's cheek.
Jake grinned. "Seems he likes it. You've got a good one there, Harry. Take care of him — deeply. Betray him, and I'll take him away. But if you cherish him… he'll be by your side for life."
Harry nodded rapidly. "I promise! I'll take care of him!"
"Good. Now, I imagine your... guardians may not be thrilled?" Jake asked with a dark glint in his eye.
Harry winced. "Yeah. They won't understand."
Jake's voice dropped lower, more serious."If they yell at you, or touch you or Dratini — tell them this: 'If you lay a hand on me or my friend, something far worse than your imagination will come for a visit.'"
Harry's eyes widened. "But… why are you helping me so much? I'm just Harry. An orphan. Nothing special."
Jake's eyes softened.
"My shop is for the broken ones, Harry. The ones treated unfairly. The ones destined to rise."
Harry blinked, stunned.
Dratini nuzzled his cheek again, as if waking him up.
"...Thank you, Uncle Jake," Harry whispered.
Jake smiled. "I'll take that title with pride. But you better hold up your end and care for Dratini."
"I will!" Harry beamed. "He's my friend."
Dratini cooed and wrapped his body gently around Harry's neck.
Jake nodded. "Good. Now, time to send you back. A care package and full info upload are waiting. Take care, Harry — we'll meet again."
[Privet Drive, Return]
Harry blinked — back in his room. Dratini lay in his arms.
Suddenly, a flood of information poured into his mind — how to care for Pokémon, how to bond, how to train. At the same time, a small glowing gift box floated in front of him.
He touched it.
A shimmer of light — and dozens of bottles of creamy milk appeared, labeled Moomoo Milk. Nearby, glowing blue cubes appeared — Pokéblocks for future training.
Dratini's eyes sparkled at the sight of the milk and turned puppy-dog eyes on Harry.
Harry laughed. "Alright, alright. Let's get you fed."
He opened one bottle — and a warm, sweet scent filled the room.
Thud. Thud. THUD.
Heavy footsteps approached.
Harry, in his bliss, didn't notice — until the door burst open.
"OI, FREAK! WHAT IS THAT SMELL?! THE WHOLE HOUSE REEKS OF—"
WHAM.
A blue blur shot from Harry's arm like lightning.
Uncle Vernon didn't finish his sentence.
He flew backwards, smashed into the wall behind him, and crumpled to the floor — groaning.
Harry stared.
Dratini slithered smugly back to Harry, coiled around him, and resumed eying the milk bottle like nothing had happened.
"…Hehe," Harry muttered. "Okay. We will need to talk about not launching people into walls."
He sat back down and resumed feeding Dratini — smiling.
[Back at the Shop]
Jake was howling with laughter. Arceus chuckled beside him. Alphamon was rolling on the floor.
"HAA! The way that smug noodle blasted the uncle into drywall — I can't!" Jake wheezed.
Arceus shook his head, still grinning. "This was your best idea in centuries, my friend."
Alphamon wiped a tear from his visor. "And that was Dratini. Can you imagine if it had been Gabumon or Agumon? That uncle would be vaporized."
Jake raised a brow. "Okay, seriously, when are you going to tone down your sadism?"
All three of them laughed again.
Then Jake raised a hand. "Alright, alright. Let's check on our other star."
All three turned their gaze toward the second screen…