Tryst with Destiny: The Beginning of the End (Main Story)

12 : A Watery Showdown Part - II

(In the Waiting Room - 1)

"Ash you did it," Serena says as she runs into the waiting room and leaps into her boyfriend's arms.

Ash grins at her and wraps his hands around her neck and shoulders.

"Well. I had to, after all, there is a lot is at stake here. I can't wait for us to get back to the apartment tonight," Ash says while smirking.

"Since you did so well here is a trailer for you," Serena says before kissing him.

"Good to see someone's enjoying themselves," Professor Oak says while coming into the room.

Ash and Serena immediately separate and blush while scratching the back of their head in an embarrassed fashion.

"Hehehe. Sorry about that," Ash says while Serena merely smiles back.

A few moments later the other Professors, Grace and gym Leaders walk into the room.

"That battle had heat!" Wulfric remarks while putting on a broad smile.

"Indeed. Well done whippersnapper. Taking out Siebold's Blastoise like that. No small feat," Ramos compliments with a smile.

"Thank you. But this is where the real fight begins," Ash says with a more serious tone.

"I wouldn't worry too much Ash. You have taken out Siebold's ace in the hole and you have one more Pokemon than him. Honestly, I thought you would battle Wikstrom and his Steel-types after yesterday's conversation," Grace says.

"Well, I thought about doing that first. But then I realized if I could beat the strongest elite four here. Then my Pokemon would take less damage when the time comes for facing Diantha," Ash answers as he smiles at Grace.

"I see, so you intend on challenging Diantha for the position of Champion for the Kalos region," Olympia says in her characteristic portentous tone.

"Yes. Of course. No matter what happens, I never give up till the very end," Ash replies while making a determined fist.

(Meanwhile in Waiting room - 2)

"My! My! The mighty Siebold with his mega evolved Blastoise, which usually takes out at least 2-3 of the opposition's Pokemon, brought down by a fire type without Mega evolution. How ironic," Malva says in a sarcastic tone.

"Good to see you're enjoying yourself," Seibold replies.

"Of course I am," Malva replies while heavily smirking.

"That kid is the real deal Malva! If he managed to take my Blastoise out like that then he would have no trouble wiping the floor with your Houndoom," Siebold snaps back.

"At least I don't make amateurish mistakes and underestimate a kid," Malva coolly replies.

"I hate to say this Siebold, but Malva does have a point," Diantha replies.

"Do you think I don't know that Diantha? I made my strategy to beat this kid based around me facing off against an Electric-type or Grass-type with my Blastoise. He deliberately used a Pokemon with a type disadvantage to throw me off my game and have me drop my guard," Siebold says in a bitter, disappointed tone.

Suddenly, the bell rings indicating that the field has been repaired. Siebold stands up to leave and starts walking. He stops at the door, turns around to face Diantha and says "This kid is the real deal. If I lose today, you better be prepared for when he comes for your title."

(In the battlefield)

"Alright, young man. You managed to beat me by exploiting my overconfidence. And as a result, I have lost my ace. But that won't happen this time. Alright go now, Gyarados," Siebold says while tossing his next Poke-ball.