Latest / Pokémon Adventures by Kaden’s Korner / Valor Rising Episode 12 - Clash in the Quarry
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- 0:00SPEAKER_00: In Ballora, where steel and spirit are forged as one, a new journey begins.
- 0:06SPEAKER_00: With friends by his side and courage in his heart, Caden sets out to rise above every trial.
- 0:13SPEAKER_00: This is Pokemon Valor Rising.
- 0:40SPEAKER_00: Morning and Oroch arrived with the rumble of early trains and the distant crack of stone being split in the quarries.
- 0:47SPEAKER_00: The trio sat around a small outdoor table behind their inn, breakfast plates half full, Pokemon scattered nearby.
- 0:54SPEAKER_00: Evie nod happily on a berry roll.
- 0:56SPEAKER_00: Mareep's wool steamed faintly in the cool air.
- 0:59SPEAKER_00: Gabite scraped his claws against the stone floor, testing their edge.
- 1:03SPEAKER_00: Valarut sat proudly upright, leaves fanned like a crown, and Gyarados loomed nearby in a shallow reservoir, coiled and calm, red scales catching the dawn at new light.
- 1:15SPEAKER_00: Libby sipped her drink.
- 1:17SPEAKER_01: This is it.
- 1:18SPEAKER_01: Dual gym, gym eaters, rock types everywhere.
- 1:22SPEAKER_00: Crush cracked an egg into a skillet, flipping it cleanly.
- 1:25SPEAKER_01: Means positioning matters.
- 1:27SPEAKER_01: Timing matters.
- 1:28SPEAKER_01: You can't just overpower them.
- 1:30SPEAKER_00: Caden nodded, eyes on Evie.
- 1:32SPEAKER_02: We all need coordination.
- 1:34SPEAKER_02: Everyone working together.
- 1:36SPEAKER_00: They finished breakfast with quick drills, short bursts of movement, call and response commands, Pokemon swapping in and out in smooth rhythm.
- 1:45SPEAKER_00: Not flashy, just sharp.
- 1:47SPEAKER_00: Evie stopped suddenly, tail twitching.
- 1:50SPEAKER_00: Caden knelt beside her.
- 1:52SPEAKER_02: You feeling okay?
- 1:54SPEAKER_00: She looked up at him, eyes bright but focused, like something was building beneath the surface.
- 2:00SPEAKER_00: Caden smiled softly.
- 2:02SPEAKER_02: Alright, let's do this.
- 2:04SPEAKER_00: The interior of the Orak Gym wasn't a building so much as a scar in the earth.
- 2:10SPEAKER_00: They followed a ramp downward into a massive open pit, terraced with stone ledges and reinforced with steel braces.
- 2:17SPEAKER_00: The walls bore drill marks and ancient mineral seams that glimmered faintly.
- 2:22SPEAKER_00: Overhead, sunlight filtered down through a lattice of cables and cranes, dust moats floating like stars.
- 2:29SPEAKER_00: At the bottom lay the battlefield, a wide stone platform ringed by broken pillars and carved channels where the groundwater flowed and vanished back into the rock.
- 2:38SPEAKER_00: Standing opposite them were Rev and Avery.
- 2:42SPEAKER_00: Rev rolled his shoulders, stone dust clinging to his gloves.
- 2:46SPEAKER_02: This gym isn't about brute force.
- 2:50SPEAKER_00: Avery adjusted the lamp on her belt.
- 2:52SPEAKER_01: It's about strength, endurance, knowing when to hold, and when to strike.
- 2:57SPEAKER_00: Caden stepped forward.
- 2:58SPEAKER_01: Then we're ready.
- 3:00SPEAKER_00: Rev grinned.
- 3:01SPEAKER_02: Then what are we waiting for?
- 3:04SPEAKER_00: The referee called out.
- 3:06SPEAKER_00: Gym battle! Caden of Unionville challenges leaders Avery and Rev.
- 3:11SPEAKER_00: Keep it clean and give it your best.
- 3:13SPEAKER_00: Begin! Pokeballs flashed on both sides.
- 3:17SPEAKER_00: Rev sent out Gigalith, its crystalline core glowing.
- 3:20SPEAKER_00: Avery released Lycanrock, Claws scraping the stone.
- 3:24SPEAKER_00: Rev stepped forward.
- 3:26SPEAKER_02: Two on two! Try to keep up.
- 3:28SPEAKER_00: Caden inhaled.
- 3:31SPEAKER_02: Mareep! Valarut, let's go!
- 3:33SPEAKER_00: The battle erupted.
- 3:35SPEAKER_00: Lycanrock darted forward with Acceleroch, forcing Mareep back.
- 3:39SPEAKER_00: Gigalith launched Rock Blast, stone fragments hammering the ground.
- 3:44SPEAKER_00: Caden called out.
- 3:45SPEAKER_02: Mareep! Thundershock! Now!
- 3:48SPEAKER_00: Electric arcs danced across the stone, stunning Lycanrock just long enough for Valarut to lash out with Vine Whip, pulling it off balance.
- 3:56SPEAKER_00: But Gigalith slammed the ground with Stomp, the shockwave knocking both Pokemon backward.
- 4:02SPEAKER_00: Crush muttered, They're controlling the field.
- 4:04SPEAKER_00: Kaden switched quickly.
- 4:10SPEAKER_02: Gabite, Gyarados, let's go!
- 4:12SPEAKER_00: The arena shook as Gyarados emerged, water surging from the channels in response.
- 4:17SPEAKER_00: Gabite took position beside him, Claws dug in.
- 4:21SPEAKER_00: Lycanrock recovered fast, leaping between them.
- 4:24SPEAKER_00: Gigalith charged energy.
- 4:26SPEAKER_02: Gabite, you stay!
- 4:28SPEAKER_00: Gabite vanished beneath the stone, resurfacing behind Gigalith with a powerful strike.
- 4:32SPEAKER_00: At the same time, Gyarados unleashed Aquatail, sweeping Lycanrock into the wall.
- 4:38SPEAKER_00: Avery recalled her Pokemon.
- 4:40SPEAKER_01: First exchange goes to you.
- 4:42SPEAKER_00: Rev smirked.
- 4:43SPEAKER_01: But this battle hasn't even warmed up.
- 4:46SPEAKER_00: The next wave came harder.
- 4:48SPEAKER_00: Avery sent out Cradley, Vines writhing.
- 4:51SPEAKER_00: Rev released Ryperior, massive and unstoppable.
- 4:55SPEAKER_00: Kate encountered with Sindrenel and Evie.
- 4:58SPEAKER_00: Pete met stone as Sindrenel led with Flame Charge.
- 5:02SPEAKER_00: Sindrinel's flames licked across Cradley's vines, but Ryperior barreled through with rock smash, forcing Sindrinel skyward.
- 5:10SPEAKER_00: Cradoley lashed out, grabbing Evie mid-leap and slamming her down.
- 5:15SPEAKER_00: No, she pushed herself up, hurt but not beaten.
- 5:20SPEAKER_00: Rhyperior raised its arm for another crushing blow.
- 5:23SPEAKER_02: Sindrinal, ring at Jack! Evie, Iron Tail!
- 5:27SPEAKER_00: They struck together, fire and steel, but Rhyperior stood firm, cracking the ground beneath them.
- 5:33SPEAKER_00: Avery's voice was calm.
- 5:35SPEAKER_01: Stone doesn't rush, it waits.
- 5:38SPEAKER_00: Cradley tightened its grip.
- 5:39SPEAKER_00: Evie cried out.
- 5:41SPEAKER_00: Then something snapped.
- 5:45SPEAKER_00: Evie's body began to glow, not white, but silver.
- 5:49SPEAKER_00: The stone beneath her vibrated.
- 5:51SPEAKER_00: Metal seams in the quarry walls hummed.
- 5:54SPEAKER_00: The air rang like a struck anvil.
- 5:56SPEAKER_00: Caden felt it in his chest.
- 6:00SPEAKER_02: Eevee?
- 6:01SPEAKER_00: Light surged upward as Evie's form shifted, fur hardening into sleek metallic plating, limbs lengthening, eyes sharpening with resolve.
- 6:11SPEAKER_00: Her tail split into armored segments, gleaming like polished steel.
- 6:15SPEAKER_00: She landed with a clang.
- 6:17SPEAKER_00: All five trainers froze in awe.
- 6:20SPEAKER_00: Now Steleon stood where Evie had been, solid, powerful, unyielding.
- 6:27SPEAKER_00: The entire gym fell silent.
- 6:30SPEAKER_00: Rev exhaled.
- 6:32SPEAKER_02: A steel type?
- 6:33SPEAKER_02: Born under pressure?
- 6:35SPEAKER_00: Caden's voice shook with awe.
- 6:38SPEAKER_02: Steleon! Amazing! Now, let's finish this!
- 6:42SPEAKER_00: Steleon lunged forward, shrugging off Cradley's vines and slammed into Ryperior with a devastating iron head attack.
- 6:49SPEAKER_00: At the same time, Syndronel ignited with flame charge, striking Cradley head on.
- 6:55SPEAKER_00: Both rock Pokemon collapsed.
- 6:57SPEAKER_00: Avery smiled.
- 6:59SPEAKER_01: That's what we were waiting for.
- 7:01SPEAKER_00: Reb released his last Pokemon, Gollum.
- 7:04SPEAKER_00: Avery answered with Garganacle, Salt Crystals grinding.
- 7:08SPEAKER_00: Caden withdrew Syndranel and brought out Gyarados to pair with Steleon.
- 7:12SPEAKER_00: Water surged, Steel rank.
- 7:14SPEAKER_00: Garganacle hardened itself, tanking attacks.
- 7:18SPEAKER_00: Gollum hurled boulders that shattered on Stelion's armor.
- 7:22SPEAKER_02: Gyarados! Hydro pump! Stelion! Use Rattleclaw!
- 7:26SPEAKER_00: The battlefield exploded in steam and sparks.
- 7:30SPEAKER_00: Gyarados blasted through the salt defenses while Steleon tore through Gollum's core with relentless precision.
- 7:36SPEAKER_00: When the dust settled, both rock Pokemon were down.
- 7:40SPEAKER_00: Rev raised both arms.
- 7:42SPEAKER_01: Battle?
- 7:43SPEAKER_01: Over?
- 7:44SPEAKER_01: Already!
- 7:45SPEAKER_00: Avery nodded.
- 7:46SPEAKER_01: Wow, you're strong.
- 7:48SPEAKER_01: You've earned this.
- 7:49SPEAKER_00: They handed Caden the quarry badge, heavy and etched with layered stone rings.
- 7:54SPEAKER_00: The dust finally settled across the quarry floor.
- 7:58SPEAKER_00: Broken stone lay scattered.
- 8:00SPEAKER_00: Water dripped from the carved channels, and the echo of battle faded into the cavernous space.
- 8:05SPEAKER_00: Rush stepped forward first, brushing stone dust from his gloves.
- 8:10SPEAKER_02: A deal'll deal.
- 8:11SPEAKER_02: You faced the pressure and didn't break.
- 8:14SPEAKER_00: Avery nodded, clipping her pokeyball back to her belt.
- 8:17SPEAKER_01: You've earned more than a badge today.
- 8:19SPEAKER_01: Come on, our father's waiting.
- 8:22SPEAKER_00: She turned toward a reinforced lift set into the rock wall, its cables humming as it descended into the depths below.
- 8:28SPEAKER_00: Rev gestured for the trio to follow.
- 8:31SPEAKER_02: If Team Crucible is moving the way you think they are, then it's time you heard the truth from the man who built the drill.
- 8:39SPEAKER_00: Without another word, the siblings led Caden, Crush, and Libby down into the heart of the stone, toward answers buried deeper than any mine.
- 8:49SPEAKER_00: Deep beneath the gym, they met Durac, an older man with grease-stained hands and eyes full of wisdom.
- 8:55SPEAKER_00: As Caden explained Team Crucible's plan, Durok's face drained of color.
- 9:00SPEAKER_00: My drill! It was designed to reach depths no one ever has, to pierce the oldest layers of Allora.
- 9:07SPEAKER_00: He looked up sharply.
- 9:09SPEAKER_00: If they use it to reach Foundrake, Crush finished the thought.
- 9:12SPEAKER_00: They could wake it.
- 9:14SPEAKER_00: Durok nodded slowly.
- 9:16SPEAKER_00: And the power needed, only Rivara City could generate it.
- 9:20SPEAKER_00: Libby clenched her fists.
- 9:21SPEAKER_01: Then that's where they're going.
- 9:23SPEAKER_00: Back above ground, Rev and Avery clasped Caden's hand.
- 9:27SPEAKER_00: Rev locked eyes with Caden.
- 9:29SPEAKER_01: If you ever need backup, call us.
- 9:31SPEAKER_00: Avery smiled.
- 9:32SPEAKER_01: The land remembers those who fight for it, and so do we.
- 9:35SPEAKER_00: As the trio packed up and headed east, the rails hummed beneath their feet.
- 9:39SPEAKER_00: Buckland Town lay ahead.
- 9:42SPEAKER_00: Beyond that, Rivara City.
- 9:44SPEAKER_00: And somewhere deep beneath the earth, something ancient slept.
- 9:49SPEAKER_00: For now.
- 9:51SPEAKER_00: Forged by stone, strengthened by trust, the journey presses on.
- 9:56SPEAKER_00: This is Pokemon Valor Rise.