Since Kari won her first ribbon our heroes are now moving on to the next gym in Serishik City.
"I got my first ribbon, now I only need four more." Kari said.
"We'll get those in not time." Angewomon said. Then they came across a valley with a river flowing through it.
"If we want to get to Serishik City we got to make it through this valley." Ross said.
"So let's go, the sooner we get through here the sooner we can get to that gym." Ash said.
"Pikachu."
"Golduck!"
"What was that?" Davis said.
"Squirtle!" They looked down and saw a Golduck that looked hurt and was being attacked by two Gravler using Rollout.
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(Davis' voice) Good As Golduck
Golduck was being attacked from every direction and didn't look good for it.
"What are those Gravler doing?" Ash said.
"I don't know, but we got to help it. Imperialdramon get down there." Davis said. Imperialdramon flew down and grabbed one of the Gravler and tossed it to the other stopping both of them.
"Back off. What's the big idea attacking this guy?" Imperialdramon said.
"Gravler."
"Gravler." Both the Gravler just rolled away. Golduck was barely standing and was about to fall over until Davis caught it.
"Easy I got you." Davis said. They laid Golduck down and tried to treat the injuries. "Hey this pokemon is called a Golduck right?"
"Right." Ross said and Davis got out his pokedex.
"Golduck, the Duck pokemon and the evolve form of Psyduck. Golduck have telekinetic powers and with its webbed feet Golduck are known as the fastest swimmer."
"Yeah Golduck are faster than humans, some believe that Golduck are the fastest swimmers in the world." Ross said. Then he saw that Golduck had a spiral mark on its back. "I wonder where Golduck got that from." Then Golduck woke up.
"Golduck?"
"Hey Golduck it's okay. You're going to be fine." Davis said.
"Golduck how did you get that spiral mark on your back?" Ross said. Golduck was about to say something when they heard a strange noise.
"Roooaaa!"
"What was that?" Kari said. Then Golduck got up and ran in the direction the noise came from.
"Golduck wait." Davis said going after Golduck. Golduck kept running, but stopped as pain was felt in its arms.
"Golduck you shouldn't be running off like that." Ross said.
"He's right you're still hurt and need to recover." Kari said.
"Golduck maybe we can help each other out. We'll stick around with you and help you out if you help us find a way through this valley." Davis said.
"Golduck." Golduck held out his arm and Davis shook it.
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Deeper In The Valley
In the valley the Gravler were talking to a group of Gravler with a Gigalith and a Rhydon.
"Gravler Gravler!"
"Roooaaa!"
"Gravler."
"Gravler."
"Roooaaa Roaa."
"Gigalith." The Gravler told the Rydon about Golduck and has told them and Gigalith to find Golduck.
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Davis And the Others
They continued to walk through the valley with Golduck leading them.
"So why do you think those Gravler were attacking Golduck?" Ash said.
"Who knows, it could have been a fight for food and territory." Ross said.
"Hey Golduck are you okay?" Davis said.
"Golduck." Golduck gave Davis a thumbs up. Up on a cliff the Gravler and the Gigalith were watching them over. Golduck stopped and seem to sense them.
"Golduck what's the matter?" Imperialdramon said.
"Gigalith!" They looked up and saw them.
"It's those Gravler from before with a Gigalith." Ross said. All three of them started using Rock Blast.
"Move!" Ash said and they were able to avoid the attack.
"All three of them are rock types. Squirtle use your Water Gun." Ross said.
"Squirtle. Squirtle!" Squirtle shot water at the three of them, but one Gravler used Defense Curl and blocked the attack. Gigalith used a Flash Cannon attack, but Golduck stepped forward.
"Golduck!" Golduck used Confusion on a rock and blocked the attack. Then he ran for the cliff with a Focus Punch and pounded the cliff causing it to break apart and the three falling through.
"Golduck that was awesome." Davis said.
"A strong Confusion and a powerful Focus Punch, impressive." Ross said. Golduck continued to lead them and they came across the river and the current seemed strong.
"How are we going to get over this?" Ash said.
"Pikachu?"
"Angewomon and I can carry you." Imperialdramon said.
"For whatever reason the rock types are attacking us and can come from anywhere." Ross said. "With Angewomon being part flying type they can shoot us down and she could get hurt especially if we fly too high. Best to stay low to the ground."
"Then how are we going to get across?" Davis said.
"Look." Kari said and saw a tree going over the river. "Might be a bit risky, but there doesn't seem to be another way." They then started walking over the tree and were able to make it.
"That didn't seem too bad." Ash said. Kari was still walking over when the tree broke apart and she fell in the river.
"Kari!" Davis shouted as they ran down the river after her. "Hang on I'll get you." But Golduck was the one that jumped in and swam fast.
"Whoa look at Golduck go." Imperialdramon said. Golduck was able to grab onto Kari and pulled her to shore.
"Kari are you okay?" Davis said.
"Yes, thank you Golduck." Kari said.
"Roooaaa!"
"There's that sound again, it sounds a lot closer." Ross said. Then Rhydon came bursting out of the ground with the rest of the Gravler.
"What is that?" Davis said.
"A Rhydon." Ash said and Davis brought out his pokedex.
"Rhydon, the Drill pokemon and the evolve form of Rhyhorn. Rhydon dig through rock with the drill on its nose and can actually live in molten lava."
"That noise we were hearing was Rhydon." Kari said. Then Ross noticed the way Rhydon's drill looks and the mark on Golduck. He also saw that Golduck looked angry.
"Golduck what's the matter?" Davis said.
"Of course Golduck must have battled Rhydon, but lost and water types are strong against rock types." Ross said. "Now Golduck wants a rematch for its pride and reputation as a water type."
"Golduck!" Golduck was challenging Rhydon and Rhydon accepted. Golduck's nails grew out and started charging at Rhydon.
"Golduck is using Slash." Ross said. Rhydon was using Hammer Arm and pounded Golduck. Then Rhydon smashed Golduck on his stomach.
"Oh no Golduck." Davis said. Golduck tried using Water Gun, but Rhydon started to glow and moved out of the way fast.
"How did Rhydon moved so fast?" Kari said.
"Rhydon must have used Rock Polish to raise its speed." Ross said. Rhydon then had its drill started spinning for Drill Run. Golduck got hit and was badly hurt.
"No Golduck." Davis said and ran over to help Golduck stand. "Golduck I know this battle is important to you. At least let me tell you how to handle this battle." Golduck knew he would need help so Golduck agreed. Rhydon then used Stone Edge. "Golduck send those back with Confusion."
"Golduck!" Golduck used its mind and sent the stones back. Then Rhydon ran in with Hammer Arm.
"Golduck use Focus Punch." Davis said. Golducked powered up and countered Hammer Arm, but Rhydon tried again. "Dodge them all and use Focus Punch." Golduck was able to move out of the way and pound Rhydon every chance it got. "Now use Water Gun!"
"Golduck!" Golduck blasted Rhydon and had Rhydon hit a cliff. Rhydon got up and thought it wanted more, but Rhydon just walked away with the Gravler. It knew it lost the match.
"I guess Rhydon has new respect for Golduck." Ross said.
"We make a good team." Davis said and Golduck thought so too. The sun set and they made it out of the valley.
"Thanks for all the help Golduck." Ash said.
"Pikachu."
"Yes we never would have made it out of there without you." Angewomon said.
"Squirtle."
"Golduck."
"You know Golduck looks like a beautiful pokemon and is tough. I think I'll catch Golduck." Kari said.
"Golduck." Golduck held up its hand to stop Kari and pointed at Davis.
"Davis I think Golduck wants to come with you." Ross said.
"Are you sure? Great welcome Golduck." Davis said. He tossed a pokeball and Golduck jumped tapping his hand against and was caught. "Yes I got Golduck!"
"Nice Davis." Ash said.
"Yeah Golduck is a great pokemon." Ross said.
Now Davis has his new friend Golduck. As our heroes' journey continued Davis has made a great addition to the team in hopes that will be great pokemon to have in his gym battle.
To Be Continued…