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| - The episode starts witih Laura and Aphrodite standing in front of Hatoro, the Haos Attribute Master. Laura says they are ready for anything just like a Castle Knight should be. Hatoro is curious about what a Castle Knight is as Laura explains that the Castle Knights are the protectors of Neathia and they stand for everything that is good and just. Hatoro says that is a noble cause but she assumes that there are not many girls who are Castle Knights. Laura says yeah, there aren’t that many – she is one of the few. Hatoro smiles and says well then (as she holds up her left hand) – let your test begin. She snaps her fingers and everything goes dark. Laura asks what happened with her voice echoing but then, she notices Aphrodite is gone. She calls out but then, she starts to fade away too. She yells out what kind of test is this as she gets absorbing by the darkness all around her. At that moment, a gentle voice is calling “Laura, Laura – wake up, it’s time for breakfast.” At that moment, Laura is seen in what appears to be a bedroom in bed. She rubs her eyes and sits up in bed. She looks around and wonders where she is – this is doesn’t look like where she was before. At that moment, a beautiful Neathian woman comes in and says hurry up – or you will miss breakfast. As the woman leaves, Laura is surprised at seeing her Mom. Laura rubs her head and wonders what the heck happened and was all that a dream. She gets out of bed and is surprised to see her room. She goes downstairs and her mother is making breakfast while mentioned she needs to get ready for school. Laura is suprised and says she doesn't go to school anymore - she's a Castle Knight now. Her mother chuckles and says don't be silly - Linus is the Castle Knight of the family. At that moment, Linus comes down and says he has to go to the capital - he is needed there immediately with Neo Ziperator concurring. Laura then says hold on - she's coming too. Linus says no - only Castle Knights are allowed there except for the people currently living there. Laura is shocked and stutters that she's a Castle Knight. Linus chuckles and says not yet but maybe when the war is over. After he leaves, Laura goes to the window and sees in the distance a war torn area - realizing that she must be in the middle of the Neathian-Gundalian War. Her mother says they should be grateful that their village has never been found yet and it's peaceful. She then says Laura will be late so Laura says um, okay and heads out. While she is walking, she wonders again if everything was a dream and if she really isn't a Castle Knight. At that moment, three male Neathians jump out of the bushes and attack her but she dodges each blow. She runs away with the guys saying so much for the brave lady Knight. She arrives at the school out of breath with everybody asking if she's all right. She says yeah but those guys attacked her again. Then say yeah and ask when is she going to give up on that Castle Knight dream of hers. Some of the other girls say they wanted to be Castle Knights too but all they are good for is medical and food assistance. Laura says she won't give up but it isn't easy. The other girls say yeah and say let's go inside before we get in trouble. They all inside while something happens on the other side of town. In a remote forested area near the school, Aphrodite is by herself training, wondering as well if what she experienced was a dream - her battles with the Brawlers and the BakuGods. At that moment, a few male Bakugan come out and ask what she's doing. She says she is training herself to become a Castle Knight. The male Bakugan all laugh hysterically with Aphrodite wonder what's so funny. The leader of the group says only the bravest and most noble men and Bakugan are going to be Castle Knights and that's them. The Castle Knights are no place for dreamers and especially, girls who aren't "warrior material". Aphrodite says if that's the case - why aren't they Castle Knights now and what's wrong with dreaming. The male Bakugan get angry and the leader says this is why and attacks her. Aphrodite dodges and punches the leader in the jaw, knocking him back. She then fires some arrows at the rough Bakugan - scaring them away. At that moment, an Elder Raptorix comes forward and asks what is going on, Aphrodite. She says she was being bullied again but she took care of them. The Raptorix strokes his beard and wonders when she will stop this fruitless training - the way of the Castle Knights has been steadfasted for centuries - now is not the time to change things with the war going on. Aphrodite says maybe and maybe not but she still has hope for her dreams yet. The Raptorix shrugs and says Aphrodite may be his niece but he will never understand her at all and leaves mumbling to himself. Meanwhile, Aphrodite gets back to training. On a nearby cliff above, Hatoro is watching and saying don't give in to the temptation or else you will never realize your true potential - not now and especially against Calthor. Meanwhile, the scene shifts to night-time and Laura has snuck out to where Aphrodite was training. Laura calls out and Aphrodite surprises her - knocking her dinner out of her hands. Laura laughs and says good one with Aphrodite saying she's been practicing. After a few hours of training together, they lay down in the grass and look at the stars. Then, Aphrodite says she hopes this isn't being doubtful but she is thinking maybe being a Castle Knight is too much. Laura asks what is she saying and Aphrodite says they have been training for so long and yet - the opposition has gotten greater against both of them for even trying to accomplish their dream. Laura says honestly, she has been thinking about it too but she doesn't want to give it up - ever since she saw Princess Fabia become a Castle Knight with the Battle Brawlers - she has wanted to change the way things are. Aphrodite then says she had the weirdest dream and Laura says she did too but then, they hear a rustling in the bushes and out come the three boys from before and the three male Bakugan; who turn out to be their partners. Laura and Aphrodite get up and ask what do they want this time. The boys say they are hear a teach a lesson to someone who isn't learning - Castle Knights are only for the bravest and most deserving men like them, with their Bakugan agreeing. The 2nd boy says the only thing girls are good for is healing them in order to fight harder - that's the way it has always been and always will be. Laura says maybe but there is one thing that she won't stand for and that's being told by the likes of them as Aphrodite agrees. The boys laugh and say this is going to be fun as they grab their Bakugan and prepare for battle but then, there is an explosion with fire and smoke. They wonder what that is as suddenly, they see a Gundalian ship above their village. They all run back to the village and they see Gundalian soldiers capturing the villagers. Laura wants to help but the boys, still acting tough, tell her to stand back and let real Castle Knights handle this and they charge but then, a white shadow goes through them and they all fall unconcious. Laura wonders who that is and it is revealed that white shadow is Kazarina! The scene shifts back to the Gundalian Soldiers led by Kazarina who are taking over Laura's village. Laura and Aphrodite are still hiding in the nearby bushes when a soldier tells Kazarina they have secured the village. Kazarina says well done, commander and then orders the troops to destroy everything in sight and take any Neathian scum they find hiding - they will make good workers back on Gundalia as well the Bakugan they find as well. The troops start doing that and after a few minutes - they gather a large group of Neathians and Neathian Bakugan - all scared. Then, a Gundalian soldier comes out of Laura's house with Laura's mother and Laura starts to get angry. She gets up to go save her but Aphrodite says they should just hide until somebody can come help. Laura then starts to doubt herself too but then, she remembers something from the "dream" she had - it was John telling her than she is the greatest Castle Knight and the greatest friend he has ever had. Laura then thinks for a moment and, with her confidence back up, says to Aphrodite "Maybe I'm not supposed to be a Castle Knight but I can't sit by and let this happen to everyone I know and care about." She then grabs a Neathian sword and spear and walks out in the open with Aphrodite still scared and hiding. The Gundalian soldiers then see her slowing walking with the men and their Bakugan who ridiculed her saying under their breath she has lost her mind. Kazarina then notices and says well, well, well - it looks like a Neathian is going to put up a fight. Laura's mother tells her to run away while she has a chance with Kazarina saying quiet and slapping her across the face. Laura gets a bit angry as Kazarina then says she shouldn't be holding those weapons - those are only for Castle Knights. Laura then says boldly that she may not and may never be a Castle Knight like her brother but she has the heart and soul of one and she will defeat them all. Kazarina laughs and orders her soldiers to attack her. They charge but she defeats them easily thanks to all the training she did at night with Aphrodite. While this is going on, Aphrodite is still hiding and saying that maybe Laura is right - something has to be done but she is able to do it. At that moment, some of the Gundalian Soldiers throw out their Bakugan - comprised of Haos Raptorixes, Jetros and Ramdols. Kazarina says take the Neathian scum alive - she might be of some use to her and they all charge. The boys tell her to run away but Laura says no - a true Castle Knight never backs down from anything. At that moment, Aphrodite's mind snaps and she remembers something as well - something that Wildrock said in the "dream": "We may be different but if I had to choose any warrior to fight alongside me who has cunning skill, bravery and loyalty - it would be you". Aphrodite then says it's time to do what is right - Castle Knight or no Castle Knight. She flies out to Laura with the Elder Raptorix (her uncle) seeing her and telling her to not be foolish. Aphrodite floats in front of Laura and tells her to throw her quickly. Laura says okay, my partner and she throws her in the air, shining a brilliant light. All the enemy Bakugan are blinded as Aphrodite comes out and fires her arrows - taking out all the enemy Bakugan instantly. A few Ramdols start to circle her but Aphrodite tells Laura that they should show these Gundalians what true Castle Knights can do as Laura says "Ability Activate - Amazon Prisma" as Aphrodite spins and creates reflection rays of light through mirrors - which destroys the remaining enemies. Aphrodite then asks if they won the fight but then, Lumagrowl appears out of nowhere and attacks Aphrodite. Laura calls out concerned to Aphrodite as Kazarina laughs and says they may have a bit of power but they are no match for a member of the Twelve Orders as she activates Lumagrowl's Deadly Phantasma and Arcadia Sword abilities and Aphrodite gets hit hard. As she gets hit, Laura hesitates and wonders if she can really be brave in the middle of this like a Castle Knight but Aphrodite says don't think those thoughts. Laura snaps out of it as Aphrodite says they have both trained hard together and even if this is the end - at least they fought like true Castle Knights should. Laura says she's right and together - they will prevail as she says "Fusion Ability Activate - Ragnarok Sword!" as a big sword of light appears in Aphrodite's hand and she swings it while both of them say "For Neathia and the Castle Knights!" as it slices through Lumagrowl - defeating him. Kazarina picks him up and sneers while saying that she won't forget this, little girl and orders all her forces to retreat to their ship, which then leaves. After a few minutes, a portal opens and a group of Castle Knights led by Captain Elright, Fabia and Linus appear instantly and they look at the devastation and ask if everybody is all right. They put out the fires and provide medical attention to the wounded. Elright then asks who saved these people. The guys from before says everything is fine and they took care of things while Laura and Aphrodite look on smugly in the distance. Elright smiles and says that's good but he wasn't asking about them as he and Fabia walk over to Laura. The guys then realize they have been jipped and act all sad. Elright asks how she is as Laura and Aphrodite both say that are tired but they did their duty. Fabia says they noticed the battle near the end on their way over and what she said really moved them as Elright plays a recording of what Laura said to Kazarina - she may not be a Castle Knight but she has the heart and soul of one. Elright says that in his short time as Commander of the Castle Knights - he has never seen anyone with more passion and they don't have the hearts of Castle Knights (which gets them both sad for a bit) but the hearts of true warriors. Fabia says as Princess of Neathia - she would be honored if Laura would become a true Castle Knight and presents her with a badge. After she puts the badge on Laura's shirt - her body glows and her attire has become the same as an elite Castle Knight. Elright says she will still need to go through the official Castle Knight training and protocols but as of now - he is honored to name Laura as a Castle Knight as well with Linus saying congratulations. Laura says thank you as Elright opens a portal and the other Knights walk through. But before Laura walks through, the elder Raptorix and Laura's mother come forward and they both say they were wrong to try to remove their dream from them and they hope they can be forgiven. Laura and Aphrodite say they forgive them as do the guys and their Bakugan, saying they were wrong. Laura and Aphrodite then walk over to the portal where Linus is waiting and he says he is very proud of her to stood up for what was right. Laura says thanks big brother and the siblings say goodbye to everybody and they walk through the portal together. The scene then shifts to Laura and Aphrodite arriving at the other end of the portal but instead of arriving at the palace, they arrive back to the area of light where they met Hatoro. Laura and Aphrodite look around and say that dream of theirs wasn't a dream was it. They then see Hatoro is smiling brightly and says congratulations – you have both passed my test. Laura is confused and wondering what was the purpose of that test with Aphrodite asking the same thing. Hatoro says that the test was to find out that even if she met the greatest opposition from everyone, would she still retain her dream and her warrior's heart to still be a Castle Knight and they both passed. Laura says that yeah, in that test – everybody, even her brother, said she could never be a Castle Knight. Hatoro then holds up a finger and says your inspiration was the one you call Fabia - she paved the way and you (Laura) were determined to achieve that dream – and nothing would stop you - not even your family. And Aphrodite had to face the same challenges but with Bakugan who deemed she was not “warrior-material” and honestly, she enjoyed watching that Bakugan getting punched with Aphrodite saying it was nothing but could have hit a little harder. Hatoro laughs and says whatever the case – you have the heart of a true warrior and that can never be broken - no matter what happens. She then takes off her BakuStrike Launcher and says this is for you as Laura takes it, takes her BakuWatch off and puts it on, instantly becoming more modern. Laura and Aphrodite are testing the looks of their new toy – Hatoro says she has one more thing to give them as she hands them a white rose like crystal. She takes it and asks what does this do. Hatoro says it will help them save the loved ones that you wish to free for what she holds is a BakuStone. These special stones were sometimes used to forcefully create bonds between a Bakugan and a partner or break the connection without any harm. It also works on when a BakuGods revives someone – it allows the bond to be broken without putting their lives at risk. Because of their great power and great potential risk, they were outlawed and almost all of them were destroyed – except for this one which she figured might come in handy at a time like this. Laura and Aphrodite get excited as they can save everybody now but Hatoro says it’s not that simple. Aphrodite says it usually never is, is it but what else do you need to do. Hatoro says the only way the stone will work is the one who revived an individual is given the stone to undo their link. Laura says that means they need Atrion but he’s gone. As she gets sad, Hatoro explains that this is another reason Zakaros needs to hurry back because once he is strong enough – he can bring Atrion with him to undo the links that hold your loved ones. Laura gets strong again and says then will have to put our trust in Zakaros, right Aphrodite as she agrees too. Hatoro says that is very good and believes it is time to leave this place since it has served its purpose. As they leave, Laura smiles and says she will be an even stronger Castle Knight than ever before thanks to her friends, family and Aphrodite. (End of episode)
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