Pokémon: Azure Valkyrie

In a world where no one can legally become a Pokémon Trainer until the age of eighteen, most young adults begin their journeys with a single Pokémon and a dream.

Aurelia Vale begins hers with a family.

Raised in Lumiose City within the Kalos Region, Aurelia spent twelve years growing alongside the Pokémon entrusted to her care. While others prepared for their future journeys, she formed lifelong bonds with a Charcadet destined to become Ceruledge, a rare Shiny Ralts, a Riolu, a rescued Hatenna, a Popplio, and a second abandoned Charcadet she refused to leave behind.

Now eighteen and finally holding her Trainer License, Aurelia sets out into the world with six fully evolved partners and years of knowledge behind her. Many expect her to rise quickly through the ranks and become a Champion.

They couldn't be more wrong.

Because strength alone is not enough.

Beyond Kalos lie powerful trainers, ancient mysteries, legendary Pokémon, hidden conspiracies, and challenges no amount of preparation could foresee. As Aurelia journeys across regions, she will discover that becoming a great trainer is not about how long you have prepared-it's about who you become when everything you believe is put to the test.

Alongside Ceruledge, Armarouge, Shiny Gardevoir, Lucario, Hatterene, and Primarina, Aurelia must forge her own path and uncover the destiny awaiting her beyond the horizon.

One day, the world will know her by a legendary title.

But first...

She must take her first step.

A story of friendship, adventure, discovery, and the unbreakable bonds between a young woman and the Pokémon who grew up beside her.

The journey of the Azure Valkyrie begins here.