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Valor Rising Episode 4 - Forged in Battle · Pokémon Adventures by Kaden’s Korner

• 0:00
  SPEAKER_00: In Valora, 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.
• 0:14
  SPEAKER_00: This is Pokemon Valor Rising.
• 0:39
  SPEAKER_00: Morning and Forgemon arrived with the hiss of steam and the clang of steel.
• 0:44
  SPEAKER_00: The gym's smokestack tower glowed orange in the sunrise, and Caden, Crush, and Libby stood at its heavy anvil-shaped doors.
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  SPEAKER_00: Today was the day.
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  SPEAKER_00: Inside, the gym floor stretched like the belly of a forge.
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  SPEAKER_00: Steel beams crisscrossed above.
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  SPEAKER_00: Plates marked the battlefield, their surfaces scorched from countless clashes.
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  SPEAKER_00: The air shimmered faintly with heat.
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  SPEAKER_00: Workers lined the edges, some on break, some just here to cheer.
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  SPEAKER_00: At the far end stood Jax, the gym leader.
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  SPEAKER_00: A giant of a man in a leather apron and thick gloves, his arms crossed like twin iron bars.
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  SPEAKER_00: His eyes were steady, sharp, and serious.
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  SPEAKER_00: Beside him, the ground trembled as his Pokemon shifted.
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  SPEAKER_00: The massive, glowing shape of Stelix, Valoran form.
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  SPEAKER_00: Its body dark like hammered iron with seams of fiery light glowing between the plates.
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden's throat went dry.
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  SPEAKER_00: Jax's voice boomed across the floor.
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  SPEAKER_00: Young trainer, you've stepped into my forge.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here, strength isn't given, it's earned.
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  SPEAKER_00: Heat and pressure show what you're made of.
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  SPEAKER_00: Are you ready to be tested?
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden swallowed but stood tall.
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  SPEAKER_02: I am.
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  SPEAKER_02: Evie and I came here for this.
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  SPEAKER_00: Evie bounded forward, tail high, eyes locked on the massive steel type before her.
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  SPEAKER_00: Libby leaned in from the sidelines.
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  SPEAKER_03: Don't freeze up, Caden.
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  SPEAKER_01: Stay sharp.
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  SPEAKER_00: Crush added, calm as ever.
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  SPEAKER_01: Breathe, think, and trust your partner.
• 2:16
  SPEAKER_00: The referee raised a flag.
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  SPEAKER_00: Gym Battle! Challenger Caden and his team versus Leader Jax and his Steelix.
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  SPEAKER_00: Libby furrowed her brow, a bit confused.
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  SPEAKER_03: Only one Pokemon?
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  SPEAKER_03: For a gym leader?
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  SPEAKER_00: Carter responded in a serious tone.
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  SPEAKER_01: From what I've heard about this Steelix, he only needs one.
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  SPEAKER_00: For a second, the room fell silent.
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  SPEAKER_00: It was time.
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  SPEAKER_00: Then the referee called out, Begin! Jax wasted no time sending his Steelix.
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  SPEAKER_00: As the Pokemon entered the battlefield, all of the eyes in the room were drawn upward.
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  SPEAKER_00: A towering beast, Steelix's head nearly reached the rafters in the gym.
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  SPEAKER_00: Steelix stood like a giant with a matte gray coat.
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  SPEAKER_00: The shine of polished steel showed through in places where the soot had been scraped away.
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  SPEAKER_00: Even more intimidating than the solid steel coat was the molten steel core that glowed orange at Steelix's seams.
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  SPEAKER_00: Libby shuddered.
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  SPEAKER_03: What?
• 3:13
  SPEAKER_03: Is that?
• 3:14
  SPEAKER_03: That's not a Steelix from my Pokedex.
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  SPEAKER_00: Crush responded, calmly, though clearly a bit shaken by Steelix's presence.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is no ordinary Steelix.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is a Valoran Steelix.
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  SPEAKER_01: Not a steel and ground type, but a steel and fire type.
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  SPEAKER_01: It only exists here in Forgemont.
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  SPEAKER_00: Libby looked perplexed.
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  SPEAKER_01: What?
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  SPEAKER_01: How is that possible?
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  SPEAKER_00: Carter replied ominously.
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  SPEAKER_01: One of the mill workers told me a story.
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  SPEAKER_01: Jax's Onyx used to work with him here in the mill.
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  SPEAKER_01: Jack worked for years to save up enough money to buy a metal coat to evolve his onyx.
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  SPEAKER_01: On the day his onyx set was set to evolve, an accident happened here at the mill.
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  SPEAKER_01: One of the working platforms failed at Jax's Onyx, and Jax's Onyx tumbled into the smelter.
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  SPEAKER_01: Jack stumbled and dropped the metal coat into the smelter as well.
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  SPEAKER_01: Jack was distraught, uninconsolable.
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  SPEAKER_01: But moments later, Steelix emerged from the pool of molten steel, in a form no one had seen before.
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  SPEAKER_01: That form is Valar and Steelix.
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  SPEAKER_00: Libby stood still, eyes wide, almost too stunned to speak.
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  SPEAKER_03: Caden has to battle that?
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  SPEAKER_00: The story and the standoff were broken as Jax finally made the first move.
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  SPEAKER_00: Steelix! Irontail! Steelix's massive tail swung like a wrecking ball, crashing down with sparks.
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  SPEAKER_00: Eevee darted aside just in time, the floor shuddering where the tail landed.
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  unknown: Quick attack!
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden called.
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  SPEAKER_00: Eevee blurred forward, striking Steelix's side.
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  SPEAKER_00: The blow landed, but against the giant Pokemon's armor it was like kicking a wall.
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  SPEAKER_00: Steelix barely flinched.
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  SPEAKER_00: The attack did almost no damage, but it showed Caden his true advantage in the battle.
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  SPEAKER_00: Steelix was massive and powerful.
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  SPEAKER_00: They could never beat him head on.
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden's eyes narrowed, and he said quietly to himself, Speed!
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  SPEAKER_02: Speed is the key!
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  SPEAKER_00: Jax's eyes flamed with determination.
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  SPEAKER_00: Again! Show me your will! Steelix huffed, jaws opening to unleash a booming roar that rattled the arena.
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  SPEAKER_00: Eevee staggered, ears pinned back.
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden's heart pounded, he clenched his fists.
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  SPEAKER_02: Don't give up, Eevee! We've got this! We win this one! With speed and strategy, use sand attack!
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  SPEAKER_00: Eevee spun, kicking up dust and grit from the scorched floor.
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  SPEAKER_00: The cloud stung Steelix's glowing eyes, making it hiss and blink.
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  SPEAKER_02: Now, tackle!
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  SPEAKER_00: Eevee hurled herself forward, striking true.
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  SPEAKER_00: The giant serpent slid back just an inch, but an inch was enough to make the crowd gasp.
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  SPEAKER_00: Jax's voice rumbled.
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  SPEAKER_00: Not bad, boy! But can you handle the fire?
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  SPEAKER_00: Steelix's seams glowed hotter, the cracks of molten light spilling through.
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  SPEAKER_00: FLAME Burst! The serpent spat a ball of fire that exploded across the floor, sending Evie tumbling.
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  SPEAKER_00: She skidded back to Caden's feet, fur singed and breathing hard.
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden dropped to a knee.
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  SPEAKER_02: Eevee, are you okay?
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  SPEAKER_02: I'm sorry.
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  SPEAKER_02: I should have seen that coming.
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  SPEAKER_00: She pushed up, shaking off the smoke.
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  SPEAKER_00: Her legs wobbled, but her eyes burned with determination.
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden's chest tightened.
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  SPEAKER_02: That's it.
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  SPEAKER_02: You're tougher than steel, Evie.
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  SPEAKER_02: We'll show them.
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  SPEAKER_02: Take a break.
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  SPEAKER_02: You'll get your chance again.
• 6:32
  SPEAKER_00: Caden hesitated, then unclipped a pokeyball.
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  SPEAKER_02: Gibble, I choose you.
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  SPEAKER_00: The little dragon burst onto the field, growling with excitement.
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  SPEAKER_00: Jax raised an eyebrow.
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  SPEAKER_00: A rare one! Let's see if it has bite.
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  SPEAKER_02: Gibble, keep your balance and move fast! Use bite!
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden shouted.
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  SPEAKER_00: Gibble lunged with impressive speed, clamping onto Steelix's glowing tail.
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  SPEAKER_00: The serpent thrashed, sparks flying, but Gibble held firm, forcing Steelix to whip itself against the wall to shake him off.
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  SPEAKER_00: Gibble finally released, panting hard, but the hit had left a mark, a glowing dent in Steelix's armor.
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  SPEAKER_00: Gibble spat out a chunk of steel that he had bitten off and snarled as Steelix shook himself back to focus after his collision with the wall.
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  SPEAKER_02: Good job, Gibble.
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  SPEAKER_02: Return!
• 7:20
  SPEAKER_00: Caden called, but he knew Gibble wasn't ready to finish this fight, but he had weakened Steelix just enough.
• 7:27
  SPEAKER_00: Caden looked to Eevee.
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  SPEAKER_00: She was tired, but her tail flicked, her eyes alive.
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  SPEAKER_02: Eevee, you got this.
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  SPEAKER_02: One last time.
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  SPEAKER_02: Quick attack!
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  SPEAKER_00: Eevee sprinted, faster than before, weaving between sparks and rubble.
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  SPEAKER_00: She leapt high, kicking off a broken plate and slammed straight into the dent Gibble had left.
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  SPEAKER_00: Steelix roared, body shuddering.
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  SPEAKER_00: The great serpent swayed and then crashed to the ground with a metallic thud that shook the entire gym.
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  SPEAKER_00: Silence.
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  SPEAKER_00: Then the referee's flag cut through the air.
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  SPEAKER_00: Steelix is unable to battle! Victory goes to Caden of Unionville! The crowd erupted in cheers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Evie staggered back to Caden, who caught her in his arms, both of them smiling with relief.
• 8:13
  SPEAKER_00: Jack stepped forward, his boots ringing on the steel floor.
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  SPEAKER_00: For a moment, he just studied Caden, then he gave a rare smile.
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  SPEAKER_00: You've got grit.
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  SPEAKER_00: Heat tried to burn you down, pressure tried to crush you, but you stood tall.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's strength worth forging.
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  SPEAKER_00: He placed a small metal badge in Caden's hand.
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  SPEAKER_00: It was shaped like an anvil, gleaming with the shine of polished steel.
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden held it up, heart pounding.
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  SPEAKER_00: We did it! Our first badge! Evie yipped proudly, tail swishing.
• 8:43
  SPEAKER_00: Crush and Libby shared a knowing glance as they watched the celebration.
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  SPEAKER_00: Whoa, this kid's pretty good, Crush said, trying not to sound too impressed.
• 8:52
  SPEAKER_01: He's got a long way to go, but that's one heck of a start.
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  SPEAKER_00: Later that evening, the gym floor was quiet.
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  SPEAKER_00: Heat from the furnaces cooled into a steady hum.
• 9:02
  SPEAKER_00: Outside, the streets of Forgemont glowed with lanterns, and the river carried the city's lights like floating stars.
• 9:08
  SPEAKER_00: The trio found a spot near the riverfront where a food cart sold hot rolls stuffed with cheese and roasted veggies.
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  SPEAKER_00: They sat on the stone steps with their Pokemon gathered around.
• 9:18
  SPEAKER_00: Evie curled happily in Caden's lap, Squirtle snapping bits of bread from Libby's hand, and Gibble crunching a rock he'd somehow found under the bench.
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  SPEAKER_00: Libby raised her roll like a toast.
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  SPEAKER_03: To Caden and Evie, the first badge.
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  SPEAKER_00: Caden laughed, cheeks red.
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  SPEAKER_02: We all helped.
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  SPEAKER_02: Gibble too.
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  SPEAKER_02: We couldn't have done it without you guys.
• 9:40
  SPEAKER_00: Crush gave a rare smile, nodding once.
• 9:42
  SPEAKER_01: Good teamwork.
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  SPEAKER_01: It'll only get harder from here, but we'll be ready.
• 9:46
  SPEAKER_00: The Pokemon made cheerful cries, as if agreeing.
• 9:49
  SPEAKER_00: Evie stretched against Caden, her eyes shining with pride.
• 9:53
  SPEAKER_00: For the first time since leaving Unionville, Caden felt like a real trainer.
• 9:57
  SPEAKER_00: Not just someone with a dream, but someone taking the first true steps toward it.
• 10:02
  SPEAKER_00: Libby leaned back on her elbows, staring at the sky.
• 10:05
  SPEAKER_03: Next up, Lake Vale City.
• 10:08
  SPEAKER_03: Wonder if the gym leader, they're as scary as Jack's.
• 10:13
  SPEAKER_00: Caden grinned, looking out at the river.
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  SPEAKER_02: It doesn't matter.
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  SPEAKER_02: We'll face whatever comes together.
• 10:21
  SPEAKER_00: And so, with the Forgemont badge in hand and the night calm around them, the three friends rested.
• 10:27
  SPEAKER_00: Tomorrow, new roads would lead them to Lakevale, and whatever challenges weighted by the shore.
• 10:32
  SPEAKER_00: From heat and pressure comes strength, and Caden's journey has just begun to do it.