Lucas quickly hurries to the east of Jubilife City, where Route 203 is. Route 203 will lead him to Orebourgh City, which is where the first Pokémon Gym is. He finds the east side of town, and just as he is about to leave, Barry runs straight out of town, and bumps into Lucas. He recognizes Lucas, and asks how Lucas is doing on his journey. Lucas answers, by saying that he managed to catch his first Pokémon. Barry then arrogantly states that he has caught two Pokémon already. Barry goes on to say that Lucas has no chance at beating the first Gym Leader, and that Lucas will never beat Barry himself. Lucas, mad with rage, challenges Barry to a Pokémon Battle, each using two Pokémon. Barry accepts the match, and he sends out his Starly. Lucas sends out his own Starly for the battle, and the tw