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Valor Rising Episode 13 - Not the Champ, Not Yet · Pokémon Adventures by Kaden’s Korner

• 0:00
  SPEAKER_03: In Ballora, where steel and spirit are forged as one, a new journey begins.
• 0:06
  SPEAKER_03: With friends by his side and courage in his heart, Caden sets out to rise above every trial.
• 0:13
  SPEAKER_03: This is Pokemon Valor Rising.
• 0:46
  SPEAKER_03: Fences stretched long and straight beneath the morning sky as the team put miles between themselves and the aftermath of the Team Crucible ambush.
• 0:55
  SPEAKER_03: Mudbray grazed lazily in a nearby field.
• 0:58
  SPEAKER_03: A pair of mill tank flicked their tails near a red barn with white trim.
• 1:03
  SPEAKER_03: Up ahead, Buckland Town rested in the valley like a place untouched by hurry.
• 1:09
  SPEAKER_03: Wind chimes sang softly from farmhouse porches.
• 1:12
  SPEAKER_03: Fresh bread scents drifted down the main road.
• 1:15
  SPEAKER_03: Wood storefronts stood neatly spaced.
• 1:18
  SPEAKER_03: Flower boxes bursting with color beneath each window.
• 1:22
  SPEAKER_03: Libby breathed deeply.
• 1:25
  SPEAKER_00: Okay, I love this place.
• 1:28
  SPEAKER_03: Crush nodded quietly in agreement.
• 1:30
  SPEAKER_00: Feels steady.
• 1:32
  SPEAKER_03: Caden adjusted his backpack strap.
• 1:34
  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, it's calm and quiet.
• 1:37
  SPEAKER_01: It's really nice.
• 1:38
  SPEAKER_03: Valarut rustled happily in the tall grass.
• 1:42
  SPEAKER_03: Steleon walked with a quiet metallic rhythm, the soft tink of her steps oddly peaceful here.
• 1:48
  SPEAKER_03: Gabite sniffed at fence posts with curious focus.
• 1:51
  SPEAKER_03: Everything about Bucklin felt simple and deliberate.
• 1:55
  SPEAKER_03: As they entered town, the trio noticed something unusual.
• 1:59
  SPEAKER_03: No one stared at them like strange outsiders.
• 2:02
  SPEAKER_03: No one gasped at Gyarados coiled in the irrigation pond.
• 2:06
  SPEAKER_03: No one whispered about Steleon's gleaming armor.
• 2:08
  SPEAKER_03: The townsfolk simply nodded politely and continued their work.
• 2:12
  SPEAKER_03: An older woman, sweeping her porch, paused.
• 2:15
  SPEAKER_00: Passing through?
• 2:17
  SPEAKER_03: Caden perked up.
• 2:19
  SPEAKER_00: Not exactly.
• 2:20
  SPEAKER_00: We're here for the gym.
• 2:22
  SPEAKER_00: Jim's at the end of Maine.
• 2:24
  SPEAKER_00: Don't rush it.
• 2:25
  SPEAKER_03: Crush glanced sideways with a furrowed brow.
• 2:28
  SPEAKER_00: Don't rush it.
• 2:29
  SPEAKER_00: What does that mean?
• 2:30
  SPEAKER_03: The woman tapped her broom lightly against the wood.
• 2:33
  SPEAKER_00: Clara believes in patience.
• 2:35
  SPEAKER_03: Libby blinked, still distracted by the smell of fresh bread.
• 2:40
  SPEAKER_00: Normal type gym, right?
• 2:42
  SPEAKER_03: The old woman chuckled softly.
• 2:44
  SPEAKER_00: Normal doesn't mean easy.
• 2:46
  SPEAKER_03: Something triggered in Caden's mind, remembering hearing the same thing from Avery and Rev.
• 2:52
  SPEAKER_00: You know that's not the first time we've heard that.
• 2:55
  SPEAKER_00: Guess that means you should pay attention.
• 2:57
  SPEAKER_00: Good luck, kiddos.
• 2:59
  SPEAKER_03: The trio made their way down Main Street until they reached a dead end.
• 3:03
  SPEAKER_03: And there it stood.
• 3:05
  SPEAKER_03: The Buckland Gym looked more like a large farmhouse than a battle arena.
• 3:09
  SPEAKER_03: White painted wood, wide porch, lanterns hanging neatly from beams.
• 3:14
  SPEAKER_03: But the field behind it told a different story.
• 3:18
  SPEAKER_03: Marked lanes crisscrossed a carefully tended grass arena.
• 3:22
  SPEAKER_03: Wooden posts, moving platforms, rope obstacles, and padded barriers stood arranged like a strategic puzzle rather than brute terrain.
• 3:31
  SPEAKER_03: A sign hung above the entrance.
• 3:33
  SPEAKER_03: Adapt, endure, outlast.
• 3:37
  SPEAKER_03: Caden read it twice as he tried to imagine what it would look like as a battle strategy.
• 3:41
  SPEAKER_03: Crush nodded slowly.
• 3:44
  SPEAKER_00: That's not a brute force motto.
• 3:47
  SPEAKER_01: No, it's not.
• 3:48
  SPEAKER_01: That sort of makes it harder to prepare for.
• 3:51
  SPEAKER_03: Libby grinned with anticipation.
• 3:53
  SPEAKER_00: I like her already.
• 3:55
  SPEAKER_03: Just then a loud crash echoed from the side street.
• 3:59
  SPEAKER_03: Curse you, stable buckets! The trio froze.
• 4:03
  SPEAKER_01: Ugh, you've gotta be kidding me.
• 4:06
  SPEAKER_03: Uncle Wes stumbled into view, hat askew, tangled in a bundle of rope that clearly belonged to a nearby wagon.
• 4:14
  SPEAKER_03: I meant to do that, he shouted to no one in particular.
• 4:18
  SPEAKER_03: Persian emerged gracefully behind him.
• 4:21
  SPEAKER_03: Tora Cat followed, now walking with far more confidence than the Litten they had battled before.
• 4:27
  SPEAKER_03: Libby smirked as she fought back a chuckle.
• 4:30
  SPEAKER_00: He's early, and he's got a new friend.
• 4:33
  SPEAKER_03: Wes squinted at them dramatically.
• 4:36
  SPEAKER_03: Aha! My rival appears again.
• 4:39
  SPEAKER_03: Fancy meeting you in this suspiciously quiet town.
• 4:44
  SPEAKER_03: He attempted a dignified stride, but instead tripped over a chicken.
• 4:48
  SPEAKER_03: The chicken was fine.
• 4:50
  SPEAKER_03: Wes was not.
• 4:52
  SPEAKER_03: Wes straightened his back and dusted himself off.
• 4:55
  SPEAKER_03: Alright, kid.
• 4:57
  SPEAKER_03: No more warm-ups.
• 4:58
  SPEAKER_03: I've been studying, training, and strategizing.
• 5:02
  SPEAKER_03: Crush leaned over toward Libby.
• 5:04
  SPEAKER_00: Strategizing?
• 5:06
  SPEAKER_00: Oh, I can't wait to see this.
• 5:08
  SPEAKER_03: Wes lowered his voice.
• 5:09
  SPEAKER_03: Normal type gym ahead, right?
• 5:12
  SPEAKER_03: Means adaptability.
• 5:13
  SPEAKER_03: Means unpredictability.
• 5:15
  SPEAKER_03: Means I've been preparing for everything.
• 5:19
  SPEAKER_03: Caden smiled before narrowing his eyes with intense focus.
• 5:23
  SPEAKER_01: Well, then let's see it.
• 5:27
  SPEAKER_03: Well, ain't you confident?
• 5:28
  SPEAKER_03: How's about we make this more interesting and run a two versus two?
• 5:33
  SPEAKER_03: Caden smirked with a swagger that bordered on arrogance.
• 5:36
  SPEAKER_01: Sounds good to me.
• 5:39
  SPEAKER_01: Old man.
• 5:40
  SPEAKER_03: In a flash, Wes sent out Persian and Toracat.
• 5:44
  SPEAKER_03: Caden countered with Gabite and Steleon.
• 5:48
  SPEAKER_03: Immediately things felt different than before.
• 5:50
  SPEAKER_03: Wes was different.
• 5:52
  SPEAKER_03: Persian was different.
• 5:53
  SPEAKER_03: And Toracat?
• 5:54
  SPEAKER_03: Well, Toracat had fire.
• 5:58
  SPEAKER_03: Persian started first by darting in and out with calculated precision, striking and retreating.
• 6:03
  SPEAKER_03: Toracat didn't rush.
• 6:05
  SPEAKER_03: He waited, watching for openings.
• 6:07
  SPEAKER_03: Caden stood tall, still brimming with confidence.
• 6:11
  SPEAKER_01: Gabite, charge in! Use Dragon Rage! Stilion, don't wait! Irontail!
• 6:17
  SPEAKER_03: With impressive agility and grace, Toracat and Persian dodged both attacks as Stilion's Iron Tail cut down a wooden light post, and Gabite's Dragon Rage obliterated a small chicken coop.
• 6:30
  SPEAKER_03: Wes's eyes widened as he saw a gap.
• 6:33
  SPEAKER_03: Now's our time! Go get 'em, Toracat.
• 6:36
  SPEAKER_03: Use fake out.
• 6:38
  SPEAKER_03: Gabite staggered, losing his balance and tumbling into the chicken coop rubble in response.
• 6:43
  SPEAKER_03: Now! Fire fang! Massive flames struck in a flurry of sharp teeth, forcing Steleon to shield Gabite, who hadn't regained his balance.
• 6:54
  SPEAKER_03: Libby turned and whispered to Crush.
• 6:56
  SPEAKER_00: He's better.
• 6:57
  SPEAKER_00: Stronger than before.
• 6:58
  SPEAKER_03: Crush nodded with just a hint of concern.
• 7:01
  SPEAKER_00: He's thinking ahead.
• 7:02
  SPEAKER_00: He wasn't lying about his training.
• 7:04
  SPEAKER_03: For the first time, doubt crept into Caden's thoughts.
• 7:08
  SPEAKER_03: Steleon had taken a heavy hit while shielding Gabite, and only because Caden had rushed in with too much confidence and not enough strategy.
• 7:16
  SPEAKER_03: But Steleon was tough.
• 7:18
  SPEAKER_03: She turned to Caden with a look that made it clear she wasn't backing down.
• 7:22
  SPEAKER_03: Gabite also turned to Caden and shook off the remaining debris with a nod.
• 7:27
  SPEAKER_03: Caden had made a mistake in underestimating his opponent, but his team had his back.
• 7:32
  SPEAKER_03: He took a deep breath, steadied himself, and called out his next command.
• 7:37
  SPEAKER_01: Okay, we've got to be smarter about this.
• 7:40
  SPEAKER_01: Steleon, iron defense.
• 7:42
  SPEAKER_01: Gabite, dig!
• 7:44
  SPEAKER_03: Gabite disappeared underground.
• 7:46
  SPEAKER_03: Persian tried to reposition, but Gabite erupted upward beneath it, knocking the shifty cat onto its side.
• 7:53
  SPEAKER_03: Toracat attacked with fury swipes, but Steleon dodged and followed with a clean iron head that sent Toracat backward into the rubble.
• 8:01
  SPEAKER_03: The exchange had already lasted far longer than any previous match against Wes, but it had finally come to a head.
• 8:08
  SPEAKER_03: Across the field of battle, two trainers locked eyes and shared a subtle nod of respect.
• 8:14
  SPEAKER_03: Wes broke the brief moment of silence.
• 8:17
  SPEAKER_03: Alright, y'all, one last attack.
• 8:20
  SPEAKER_03: Let's end this rodeo.
• 8:24
  SPEAKER_01: Steelion?
• 8:25
  SPEAKER_01: Gabite?
• 8:26
  SPEAKER_01: You've got us this far.
• 8:28
  SPEAKER_01: You know what to do.
• 8:29
  SPEAKER_01: Work together and end this!
• 8:31
  SPEAKER_03: Persian charged with slash, and Toracat lunged forward, teeth bared, going for a bite attack.
• 8:38
  SPEAKER_03: Caden's duo held their ground, waiting for just the right moment to counter.
• 8:42
  SPEAKER_03: Then, in perfect unison, Gabite's Dragon Claw and Steleon's Metal Claw landed with overwhelming force.
• 8:49
  SPEAKER_03: In a cloud of dust and debris, Persian and Toracat both fainted.
• 8:55
  SPEAKER_03: Wes stood quietly for once.
• 8:57
  SPEAKER_03: He returned his Pokemon carefully.
• 9:00
  SPEAKER_03: You're still ahead, little man.
• 9:02
  SPEAKER_03: But the gap's shrinking.
• 9:03
  SPEAKER_03: He adjusted his hat properly this time.
• 9:06
  SPEAKER_03: You're good, and you've got talent.
• 9:09
  SPEAKER_03: But you ain't the champ yet.
• 9:10
  SPEAKER_03: Don't forget that.
• 9:12
  SPEAKER_03: He turned to leave, paused, and then looked back.
• 9:15
  SPEAKER_03: Y'all heading to that gym, right?
• 9:17
  SPEAKER_03: Caden nodded.
• 9:18
  SPEAKER_03: Wes smirked faintly.
• 9:20
  SPEAKER_03: Normal types ain't flashy, but they win because they don't quit.
• 9:24
  SPEAKER_03: You go charging in there like an angry bull again, and Clara will have you back at the Pokemon Center licking your wounds before the rooster crows.
• 9:32
  SPEAKER_03: He tipped his hat and walked off, only stumbling slightly this time.
• 9:36
  SPEAKER_03: Libby blinked in amazement.
• 9:38
  SPEAKER_00: Was that advice?
• 9:41
  SPEAKER_03: Crush crossed his arms.
• 9:43
  SPEAKER_00: Maybe we owe him a little more credit than we thought.
• 9:46
  SPEAKER_03: Caden stood silently, replaying the battle in his head.
• 9:50
  SPEAKER_03: He took a few steps toward a nearby bench and sat with Gabite and Steleon still by his side.
• 9:56
  SPEAKER_01: They won that battle.
• 9:59
  SPEAKER_01: Only because you two bailed me out.
• 10:01
  SPEAKER_01: I was arrogant.
• 10:03
  SPEAKER_01: I didn't respect my opponent, and you two almost paid the price.
• 10:08
  SPEAKER_01: I'm not gonna make that mistake again.
• 10:10
  SPEAKER_01: From here on out, we battle smart and we battle hard every single time.
• 10:16
  SPEAKER_03: Steleon and Gabite looked back at him intently.
• 10:19
  SPEAKER_03: They didn't understand the words, but they could clearly feel what he meant.
• 10:23
  SPEAKER_02: Uncle Wes was right.
• 10:25
  SPEAKER_02: I'm not the champ.
• 10:28
  SPEAKER_02: Not yet.
• 10:30
  SPEAKER_03: After a visit to the Pokemon Center, the team headed to Town Square for a meal.
• 10:35
  SPEAKER_03: That is when they met the Buckland gym leader, Clara.
• 10:39
  SPEAKER_03: She was calm, steady-eyed, dressed simply in practical clothes.
• 10:43
  SPEAKER_03: A Valoran Miltank stood at her side, strong and unmoving, but friendly and welcoming at the same time.
• 10:49
  SPEAKER_03: Clara spoke in a warm tone.
• 10:51
  SPEAKER_00: You've come far, but Buckland doesn't test speed or power.
• 10:55
  SPEAKER_03: She gestured toward the field behind the gym.
• 10:58
  SPEAKER_00: It tests discipline and grit.
• 11:00
  SPEAKER_03: Caden swallowed the bite of pizza he'd been chewing and responded respectfully.
• 11:05
  SPEAKER_01: I accept your challenge, and we look forward to the opportunity to prove ourselves.
• 11:12
  SPEAKER_03: Clara smiled gently.
• 11:13
  SPEAKER_00: Rest well tonight.
• 11:14
  SPEAKER_00: Tomorrow we'll see how well you endure.
• 11:17
  SPEAKER_03: As Clara walked away, Caden turned back to see Libby, eyes wide as saucers, watching Valoran Miltank.
• 11:24
  SPEAKER_01: Uh Lib?
• 11:25
  SPEAKER_01: What are you staring at?
• 11:27
  SPEAKER_03: Libby snapped back to reality, stuttering slightly.
• 11:31
  SPEAKER_00: Did you see that Miltank?
• 11:33
  SPEAKER_02: I want one.
• 11:34
  SPEAKER_02: I I need one.
• 11:36
  SPEAKER_03: Caden chuckled a bit.
• 11:39
  SPEAKER_02: Alright.
• 11:41
  SPEAKER_02: That well, that one belongs to Clara.
• 11:44
  SPEAKER_01: So how about we get you back to the camp before you do something well crazy.
• 11:50
  SPEAKER_03: That night, after a short walk to the trio camp just beyond town.
• 11:55
  SPEAKER_03: Firelight flickered softly.
• 11:56
  SPEAKER_03: The sounds of distant farm animals drifted through the air.
• 12:00
  SPEAKER_03: Caden stared into the flames.
• 12:02
  SPEAKER_02: Everything was a bit different.
• 12:04
  SPEAKER_02: Steel water, grass, fire, and rock.
• 12:09
  SPEAKER_03: Crush nodded, like he'd been thinking the same thing.
• 12:12
  SPEAKER_00: Now normal.
• 12:13
  SPEAKER_00: Sounds simple, but it won't be easy.
• 12:15
  SPEAKER_03: Libby stretched her arms as Warturtle curled up beside her.
• 12:19
  SPEAKER_00: No gimmicks, no type tricks, just who can outlast who.
• 12:24
  SPEAKER_03: Steleon rested beside Caden, steady and solid.
• 12:27
  SPEAKER_03: Kabitch scratched patterns in the dirt.
• 12:30
  SPEAKER_03: Valarut watched the tree line carefully, and Syndrinal stoked the fire.
• 12:34
  SPEAKER_03: Caden exhaled slowly.
• 12:38
  SPEAKER_02: This one feels important.
• 12:40
  SPEAKER_01: I mean they all are, but this one feels like our chance to prove are more than type advantages and strategy.
• 12:48
  SPEAKER_01: This is where we prove we have the toughness it takes to be champions.
• 12:54
  SPEAKER_03: The wind moved gently through the fields as Caden envisioned how the battle might go.
• 12:59
  SPEAKER_03: Buckland slept soundly as the fire faded.
• 13:02
  SPEAKER_03: The night was quiet and peaceful, but tomorrow would not be.
• 13:07
  SPEAKER_01: In a town where strength whispers instead of shouts, Caden's next trial waits.
• 13:14
  SPEAKER_01: This is Pokemon Valorizing.