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Valor Rising Episode 11 - Between Aurock and a Hard Place · Pokémon Adventures by Kaden’s Korner

• 0:00
  SPEAKER_00: In Dallora, where steel and spirit are forged as one, a new journey begins.
• 0:06
  SPEAKER_00: With friends by his side and courage in his heart, Caden sets out to rise above every trial.
• 0:13
  SPEAKER_00: This is Pokemon Valor Rising.
• 0:46
  SPEAKER_00: Rusty red walls of stone towered on either side, chipped and cracked by decades of mining.
• 0:52
  SPEAKER_00: Even the ground glittered with mineral dust, sparkling beneath the morning sun.
• 0:57
  SPEAKER_00: Caden, Crush, and Libby walked together at an easy pace, their Pokemon trailing behind.
• 1:02
  SPEAKER_00: Evie hopping along the stones, Sindrinal gliding overhead in warm thermals, Gabite pacing like a watchful guard dog, Mareep bouncing in the back, and Bucknut skidding around, sniffing every pebble.
• 1:16
  SPEAKER_00: Libby sighed happily.
• 1:18
  SPEAKER_02: Okay, I already love this place.
• 1:20
  SPEAKER_02: It's like someone spilled glitter everywhere.
• 1:23
  SPEAKER_00: Crush shrugged, though a tiny smile crept across his face.
• 1:28
  SPEAKER_02: Glitter that can twist an ankle.
• 1:30
  SPEAKER_00: Gabite snorted in agreement.
• 1:33
  SPEAKER_00: Traveling gave them time.
• 1:34
  SPEAKER_00: Time to breathe after the heat of Caleb's gym, and time to learn more about one another.
• 1:39
  SPEAKER_00: They rested under an overhang of shale, sipping water and feeding their Pokemon.
• 1:44
  SPEAKER_00: After a long, quiet moment, Caden glanced at his friends.
• 1:48
  SPEAKER_01: Hey, can I ask you guys something?
• 1:51
  SPEAKER_00: Libby raised an eyebrow.
• 1:53
  SPEAKER_02: Depends.
• 1:53
  SPEAKER_02: Does it involve you stealing the last cookie again?
• 1:56
  SPEAKER_00: Caden laughed.
• 1:57
  SPEAKER_01: No, I'm serious.
• 1:59
  SPEAKER_01: I just wanted to know how you two were brave enough to leave home.
• 2:04
  SPEAKER_01: Like, actually pack up, walk away, and start this journey.
• 2:08
  SPEAKER_00: Libby slowed her steps, and Wardurtle waddled beside her.
• 2:12
  SPEAKER_00: She paused for a second, kicking a pebble off the path.
• 2:15
  SPEAKER_02: Well, it isn't easy.
• 2:17
  SPEAKER_02: I love my family.
• 2:18
  SPEAKER_02: I love Unionville.
• 2:20
  SPEAKER_02: But I want to get stronger.
• 2:22
  SPEAKER_02: Not just like strong, strong, but gym leader someday strong.
• 2:26
  SPEAKER_00: She flashed a small, confident smile.
• 2:29
  SPEAKER_02: And you can't become a gym leader if you never leave your front doorstep.
• 2:33
  SPEAKER_02: So yeah, leaving home hurt.
• 2:35
  SPEAKER_02: But staying would have hurt worse.
• 2:37
  SPEAKER_02: My dreams are out here.
• 2:38
  SPEAKER_00: Caden nodded, impressed.
• 2:42
  SPEAKER_02: That's that's really cool.
• 2:44
  SPEAKER_00: Libby smirked.
• 2:45
  SPEAKER_02: Yeah, yeah, I know.
• 2:47
  SPEAKER_00: Crush walked a step behind them, quiet at first.
• 2:50
  SPEAKER_00: Machop nudged his leg gently, encouraging him to speak.
• 2:54
  SPEAKER_00: Crush spoke slowly.
• 2:56
  SPEAKER_02: For me, leaving was one of the hardest things I've ever done.
• 3:00
  SPEAKER_02: I'm the oldest.
• 3:01
  SPEAKER_02: I've always helped take care of my little brothers and sisters.
• 3:05
  SPEAKER_02: Part of me still feels like I should be there, making sure they're okay.
• 3:09
  SPEAKER_00: He looked down, rubbing his thumb over his backpack strut.
• 3:12
  SPEAKER_02: I know mom and dad have everything handled.
• 3:15
  SPEAKER_02: They always do, but I still feel responsible.
• 3:18
  SPEAKER_02: Like, protecting them is just built into me.
• 3:22
  SPEAKER_00: Libby glanced back at him, her smile softening.
• 3:25
  SPEAKER_02: You're a good big brother.
• 3:26
  SPEAKER_02: You know that, right?
• 3:28
  SPEAKER_00: Crush shrugged, embarrassed.
• 3:30
  SPEAKER_02: Maybe, but I also want to make a difference outside of Unionville.
• 3:34
  SPEAKER_02: I want to learn about the world so I can help shape it for the better.
• 3:37
  SPEAKER_02: I want to see what real strength looks like.
• 3:40
  SPEAKER_00: He hesitated, then added quietly.
• 3:42
  SPEAKER_02: And honestly, I hate to admit it.
• 3:46
  SPEAKER_02: I came because Libby was going.
• 3:48
  SPEAKER_02: Someone had to look out for her.
• 3:49
  SPEAKER_00: Libby spun around.
• 3:51
  SPEAKER_02: Hey, I do not need a bodyguard.
• 3:53
  SPEAKER_00: Crush cracked a small smile.
• 3:55
  SPEAKER_02: Didn't say you did.
• 3:56
  SPEAKER_00: Libby smirked as she nudged Crush with an elbow.
• 3:59
  SPEAKER_02: Well, thanks anyway.
• 4:01
  SPEAKER_00: Caden watched the two siblings.
• 4:03
  SPEAKER_00: Tough in totally different ways, and he felt his chest warm.
• 4:07
  SPEAKER_02: I'm glad you both came, really.
• 4:10
  SPEAKER_00: Libby grinned.
• 4:11
  SPEAKER_02: Same to you, Ricky.
• 4:12
  SPEAKER_00: Crush nodded firmly.
• 4:14
  SPEAKER_02: This journey feels right.
• 4:15
  SPEAKER_02: Tough, but right.
• 4:17
  SPEAKER_00: Evie trotted between the three of them like she agreed.
• 4:20
  SPEAKER_00: As the sun dipped lower, the team climbed a final ridge.
• 4:24
  SPEAKER_00: On the other side, a sprawling valley shimmered with mines, rail yards, and stony hills.
• 4:30
  SPEAKER_00: A city built straight into the bones of the earth.
• 4:33
  SPEAKER_00: Orock City.
• 4:35
  SPEAKER_00: Oroch was a thunderous chorus of clanking metal, grinding stone, and thundering freight trains.
• 4:41
  SPEAKER_00: Conveyor belts snaked between buildings like steel rivers.
• 4:44
  SPEAKER_00: Dust clouds hung in the air with the warm smell of rock and coal.
• 4:49
  SPEAKER_00: Mighty cranes swung oar from carts.
• 4:51
  SPEAKER_00: Workers and helmets guided teams of rock-type Pokemon.
• 4:55
  SPEAKER_00: Rhihorn hauling stone, bulldore lighting paths with glowing crystals, and even a couple of dug trio erupting from the ground like living drills.
• 5:03
  SPEAKER_00: Libby looked around, wide-eyed.
• 5:06
  SPEAKER_02: This place is awesome!
• 5:08
  SPEAKER_00: Crush nodded.
• 5:10
  SPEAKER_02: And dangerous.
• 5:11
  SPEAKER_02: Stay alert.
• 5:12
  SPEAKER_00: Caden scanned the tightly packed buildings.
• 5:15
  SPEAKER_01: If Team Crucible's stole a drilling blueprint, someone has to know how dangerous it really is.
• 5:22
  SPEAKER_00: They asked around.
• 5:23
  SPEAKER_00: At the rail station, at the minor check-in building, at a bustling rock type daycare, everyone seemed to know something, but nothing complete.
• 5:33
  SPEAKER_00: That drill could cut through anything, one worker said.
• 5:36
  SPEAKER_00: I heard it was designed to reach deep magma tunnels, said another.
• 5:41
  SPEAKER_00: My cousin said the plans were top secret.
• 5:43
  SPEAKER_00: The inventor locked them up himself.
• 5:45
  SPEAKER_00: The trio exchanged worried looks, and that was when trouble arrived.
• 5:51
  SPEAKER_00: A shrill yelp cracked the noise of the city.
• 5:54
  SPEAKER_00: Yow! Darn gravel! Scuff it up my boots! A man in a cowboy hat stumbled into view, tripping over a small boulder and face planting into a pile of dust.
• 6:06
  SPEAKER_00: Libby whispered.
• 6:09
  SPEAKER_00: Caden groaned.
• 6:10
  SPEAKER_01: Yep.
• 6:11
  SPEAKER_01: It's Uncle Wes.
• 6:13
  SPEAKER_00: Wes sprang up, hat crooked, mustache dusty, and pointed an accusing finger at the trio.
• 6:20
  SPEAKER_00: Well, well, well.
• 6:22
  SPEAKER_00: If it isn't the little prodigy who thinks he can outrun destiny.
• 6:26
  SPEAKER_00: Kids these days starting their journeys all early and successful.
• 6:30
  SPEAKER_00: He crossed his arms dramatically.
• 6:32
  SPEAKER_00: While some of us had to spend 20 years healing broken bones and raising a meowth.
• 6:37
  SPEAKER_00: The Persian slinked out from behind him, sleek and elegant, flicking its tail smugly.
• 6:45
  SPEAKER_01: A Persian?
• 6:46
  SPEAKER_00: Caden blurted.
• 6:48
  SPEAKER_01: You evolved meows?
• 6:50
  SPEAKER_00: Wes boasted proudly.
• 6:52
  SPEAKER_00: Of course I did.
• 6:54
  SPEAKER_00: I've been training all night.
• 6:55
  SPEAKER_00: No rocks will stop me.
• 6:57
  SPEAKER_00: He immediately tripped on another rock.
• 7:00
  SPEAKER_00: Ow! Dang it! Libby winced.
• 7:04
  SPEAKER_02: This is painful to watch.
• 7:06
  SPEAKER_00: Wes popped up again.
• 7:07
  SPEAKER_00: Well I challenge you, Caden, and this time I'll win.
• 7:12
  SPEAKER_00: Caden smirked.
• 7:14
  SPEAKER_01: Huh.
• 7:14
  SPEAKER_01: Bring it on.
• 7:16
  SPEAKER_00: Wes stood in a wide stance like he was preparing for an old western duel.
• 7:21
  SPEAKER_00: Persian! Let's show him how real trainers do it.
• 7:24
  SPEAKER_00: Persian landed gracefully, whipping its tail.
• 7:27
  SPEAKER_00: Caden stepped forward, heart quickening.
• 7:30
  SPEAKER_01: Alright, Bucknut, I'll choose you.
• 7:33
  SPEAKER_00: Bucknut scampered out, spiky shell glinting.
• 7:36
  SPEAKER_00: Wes jabbed a finger.
• 7:38
  SPEAKER_00: Persian! Fury swipes! Persian rushed in, claws flashing.
• 7:44
  SPEAKER_00: Bucknut scrambled back, deflecting a few hits with its shell, but taking others straight on.
• 7:49
  SPEAKER_00: Caden gritted his teeth.
• 7:52
  SPEAKER_01: Hang in there! Use vine whip!
• 7:54
  SPEAKER_00: Bucknut whipped two leafy vines.
• 7:57
  SPEAKER_00: Persian dodged one, but the other clipped its side.
• 8:00
  SPEAKER_00: Persian stood strongly, barely affected.
• 8:03
  SPEAKER_02: Libby whispered, Caden, this is tougher than last time.
• 8:08
  SPEAKER_00: Crush nodded.
• 8:09
  SPEAKER_02: Wes has been training.
• 8:10
  SPEAKER_00: Caden clenched his fists.
• 8:12
  SPEAKER_02: Buckle!
• 8:13
  SPEAKER_01: Stay strong! Stay with me!
• 8:16
  SPEAKER_00: Persian lunged for a finishing blow, and Bucknut suddenly glowed.
• 8:20
  SPEAKER_00: The spiky shell helmet cracked and unfolded.
• 8:24
  SPEAKER_00: Leaves stretched wide like wings of green armor.
• 8:27
  SPEAKER_00: The small raccoon-like body grew larger, sturdier, eyes sharpening with fierce determination.
• 8:34
  SPEAKER_00: In a flash of green light, Bucknut evolved into Valarut.
• 8:39
  SPEAKER_00: Caden gasped.
• 8:43
  SPEAKER_01: Valarut?
• 8:44
  SPEAKER_00: Valarut braced himself and let out a low, rumbling growl that sent Pebbles trembling.
• 8:50
  SPEAKER_00: Crush grinned.
• 8:51
  SPEAKER_02: Now that's more like it.
• 8:53
  SPEAKER_00: Wes's jaw dropped.
• 8:54
  SPEAKER_00: Not again! Why does this keep happening to me?
• 8:59
  SPEAKER_00: Caden pointed dramatically.
• 9:01
  SPEAKER_01: Valarut seed bomb!
• 9:03
  SPEAKER_00: The seats fired with astonishing speed, knocking Persian off its feet.
• 9:08
  SPEAKER_00: The Pokemon skidded, dazed, and unable to continue.
• 9:12
  SPEAKER_00: Wes dropped to his knees.
• 9:14
  SPEAKER_00: Foiled by evolution! Again! Then he stood, dusted himself off, and put on his best heroic frown.
• 9:22
  SPEAKER_00: Fine! If finesse won't work, then I'll scorch you fair and square.
• 9:27
  SPEAKER_00: Lytton, get out there and show 'em what real fire looks like.
• 9:30
  SPEAKER_00: A tiny orange and black Lytton sprang onto the dusty street with a sharp meow.
• 9:36
  SPEAKER_00: Its fur bristled, tail lashing like a flame about to catch.
• 9:41
  SPEAKER_00: Despite its size, the little feline stood with bold confidence.
• 9:45
  SPEAKER_00: Libby blinked.
• 9:46
  SPEAKER_02: Wait, that adorable thing is supposed to be Kaden?
• 9:49
  SPEAKER_00: Wes puffed up his chest proudly.
• 9:52
  SPEAKER_00: That's right! Lytton here's already tougher than most evolved Pokemon.
• 9:56
  SPEAKER_00: Ain't that right, partner?
• 9:58
  SPEAKER_00: Lyton let out a confident chirp, then immediately tripped over a loose rock.
• 10:02
  SPEAKER_00: It popped back up as if nothing had happened.
• 10:05
  SPEAKER_00: Caden smiled.
• 10:07
  SPEAKER_01: Okay then, if we're doing this, Gyarados, let's go.
• 10:11
  SPEAKER_00: The red Gyarados erupted from its Pokeball with a roar that rattled windows.
• 10:16
  SPEAKER_00: The ground shook as its huge coils landed in the dusty road.
• 10:20
  SPEAKER_00: People peeked from shop windows.
• 10:23
  SPEAKER_00: Wha wait! Hang on now, Gyarados! Gyarados?
• 10:28
  SPEAKER_00: That's hardly fair.
• 10:30
  SPEAKER_00: Caden shrugged.
• 10:31
  SPEAKER_01: You picked the fight.
• 10:33
  SPEAKER_00: Yeah, but I didn't think you'd be bringing an entire sea monster with ya.
• 10:38
  SPEAKER_00: Still, Lytton didn't run.
• 10:41
  SPEAKER_00: Its back arched, its eyes hardened.
• 10:43
  SPEAKER_00: Caden inhaled.
• 10:46
  SPEAKER_01: Gyarados, hydropump.
• 10:48
  SPEAKER_00: Gyarados's chest expanded as it pulled in air, the water channel behind them surging as if responding to its power.
• 10:56
  SPEAKER_00: But Lytton was fast.
• 10:58
  SPEAKER_00: The moment Gyarados launched the blast, Lytton darted sideways, Claws scraping the stone.
• 11:04
  SPEAKER_00: It leapt, grabbing one of Gyarados's scales, scrambling upward like an angry house cat climbing curtains.
• 11:11
  SPEAKER_00: Libby gasped.
• 11:13
  SPEAKER_02: It's climbing him!
• 11:14
  SPEAKER_00: Crush nodded with grudging respect.
• 11:17
  SPEAKER_00: Bold move.
• 11:18
  SPEAKER_00: Gyarados twisted, trying to shake the cat off.
• 11:21
  SPEAKER_00: But Lytton held firm, scampering across its wide back, tail flicking in and out of the shadows.
• 11:27
  SPEAKER_00: Another hydropump blasted from Gyarados's mouth, but Lytton ducked, clinging to its crest like a wild spark, refusing to go out.
• 11:35
  SPEAKER_00: Wes cheered wildly.
• 11:37
  SPEAKER_00: That's it, Lytton! Show that oversized garden hose who's boss! Caden gritted his teeth.
• 11:43
  SPEAKER_01: Gyarados, shake it off!
• 11:45
  SPEAKER_00: Gyarados roared, twisting sharply.
• 11:48
  SPEAKER_00: The motion flung Lytton into the air.
• 11:51
  SPEAKER_00: For a heartbeat, the small, fire-type cat glowed in the sun, paws flailing.
• 11:57
  SPEAKER_01: Hydropump! Now!
• 11:59
  SPEAKER_00: A final blast of water shot upward, catching Lytton mid-twist.
• 12:03
  SPEAKER_00: The attack wasn't cruel, but it was overwhelming.
• 12:07
  SPEAKER_00: Lytton hit the ground firmly, rolling into a soft patch of dust.
• 12:11
  SPEAKER_00: It tried to stand, but its legs wobbled.
• 12:14
  SPEAKER_00: Wes's face fell.
• 12:16
  SPEAKER_00: The little cat sighed a tiny meow of defeat.
• 12:19
  SPEAKER_00: Wes knelt beside it, scooping it gently into his arms.
• 12:22
  SPEAKER_00: You done good.
• 12:24
  SPEAKER_00: Real good.
• 12:26
  SPEAKER_00: He stood, chin lifting in stubborn pride, even though his disappointment was severe.
• 12:33
  SPEAKER_00: Alright, Caden, enjoy this victory.
• 12:36
  SPEAKER_00: But mark my words, Uncle Wes is coming back stronger, and next time, you're the one getting splashed.
• 12:43
  SPEAKER_00: He pointed dramatically, then immediately tripped over another rock.
• 12:47
  SPEAKER_00: I swear, this town is trying to kill me.
• 12:50
  SPEAKER_00: He scrambled up, brushing off dust and dignity alike before limping off toward the Pokemon Center.
• 12:57
  SPEAKER_00: Libby snorted.
• 12:59
  SPEAKER_02: He is something.
• 13:01
  SPEAKER_00: Crush smiled softly.
• 13:02
  SPEAKER_02: He is determined.
• 13:04
  SPEAKER_02: Gotta give him that.
• 13:05
  SPEAKER_00: Caden looked at the feinted Lytton in Wes's arms, then at Gyarados, who let out a low rumble of pride.
• 13:12
  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, but he's getting stronger.
• 13:15
  SPEAKER_01: We'll have to be ready next time.
• 13:18
  SPEAKER_00: After the chaos and comedy of Wes's exit, the trio continued asking around.
• 13:24
  SPEAKER_00: Eventually, they found themselves at a wide stone plaza, where two kids were giving instructions to a group of young trainers.
• 13:31
  SPEAKER_00: A boy with wild blonde hair and rock dust smeared across his cheeks, and a girl, just a bit older, with steady eyes and a miner's lamp clipped to her belt.
• 13:41
  SPEAKER_00: Rev and Avery, the sibling leaders of the Orrock Gym.
• 13:45
  SPEAKER_00: Caden stepped forward.
• 13:47
  SPEAKER_01: Excuse me, we're looking for information about a machine.
• 13:52
  SPEAKER_01: Uh a drilling machine.
• 13:54
  SPEAKER_00: Avery's expression sharpened.
• 13:56
  SPEAKER_01: You mean the one with the stolen plants?
• 13:59
  SPEAKER_00: Rev crossed his arms.
• 14:02
  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, our dad built that design.
• 14:04
  SPEAKER_01: Only he could explain what Team Cruzbull might be doing with it.
• 14:08
  SPEAKER_00: Caden swallowed.
• 14:10
  SPEAKER_01: Can you help us talk to him?
• 14:12
  SPEAKER_00: Rev exchanged a look with his sister.
• 14:14
  SPEAKER_00: Avery finally nodded.
• 14:16
  SPEAKER_02: We could, but what's the fun in that?
• 14:18
  SPEAKER_02: We can take you to him, but only after you prove you're strong enough.
• 14:22
  SPEAKER_00: Caden blinked.
• 14:25
  SPEAKER_01: A battling both?
• 14:27
  SPEAKER_00: Rev smirked.
• 14:30
  SPEAKER_01: Yep, a tag team gym battle.
• 14:33
  SPEAKER_01: You versus us.
• 14:35
  SPEAKER_00: Avery added.
• 14:36
  SPEAKER_02: Win and we'll arrange a meeting with Dad.
• 14:39
  SPEAKER_00: Libby elbowed Caden.
• 14:41
  SPEAKER_02: Told you this gym would be different.
• 14:43
  SPEAKER_00: Crush cracked his knuckles.
• 14:45
  SPEAKER_02: Well, time to train.
• 14:47
  SPEAKER_00: Evening fell over Orrock City, casting long shadows across the rocky cliffs.
• 14:52
  SPEAKER_00: The trio set up camp near a quiet overlook that watched the train snake through the valley.
• 14:57
  SPEAKER_00: Gabite curled protectively around Valarou, adjusting to his new, larger teammate.
• 15:03
  SPEAKER_00: Mareep snoozed on Libby's lap, while Sindrinel perched beside Caden, warming the cool air with small puffs of flame.
• 15:10
  SPEAKER_00: Caden looked out over the quiet city.
• 15:13
  SPEAKER_01: Rev and Avery, they're they're strong.
• 15:17
  SPEAKER_01: This battle's gonna be tough.
• 15:19
  SPEAKER_00: Libby grinned.
• 15:20
  SPEAKER_02: Yeah, and awesome!
• 15:22
  SPEAKER_00: Crush nodded firmly.
• 15:23
  SPEAKER_02: We've handled fires, high tides, and falling rail cars.
• 15:28
  SPEAKER_02: We can handle this.
• 15:29
  SPEAKER_00: Evie hopped into Caden's lap, her fur warm and reassuring.
• 15:33
  SPEAKER_00: The fires of Sindrel Town felt far behind them now.
• 15:37
  SPEAKER_00: But the shadow of Team Crucible was growing large over the city of Orok.
• 15:42
  SPEAKER_00: The drill plans were out there, and time was running short.
• 15:46
  SPEAKER_00: Tonight they rest, but tomorrow the battle continues.
• 15:51
  SPEAKER_01: As stone shifts and shadows rise, a new strength takes root until the next trial awaits in a rock.
• 16:00
  SPEAKER_01: This is Pokemon Valorizing.