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

38 : 3 Months Later

(3 Months Later)

"Well it's been 3 months. You both still have a long way to go. But you have done very well. Now we come back to where we met. KIP is just a hour or two away. So here is where we part ways for the moment. After wrapping everything up in Lumiose I expect you to meet me here." Dragon Emperor says before stopping.

"Right we will." Ash and Serena says as Dragon Emperor walks away.

"So you ready for your battle with Paul?" Serena says while they are walking.

"Yup. Yesterday Diantha told me that Paul has been training hard with Cynthia to prepare for his match with me. Plus I heard that Clemont and Korrina are in KIP as well. Being Gym Leaders they are giving some guest practical lectures on electric and fighting type Pokemon." Ash replies.

"That's good. We haven't seen those 2 in a long while. I can't wait to meet mom again. She must have been worried sick. We haven't talked to her in over 2 months now." Serena says.

"Hey don't worry. After I wipe the floor with Paul and win my last badge from Clemont we shall have some dinner or something before rejoining Dragon Emperor." Ash replies.

"Of course. It's just that I wish I could have a battle too. I have been itching for one." Serena says in a rather sad tone.

"Don't worry. I am sure you will have one soon." Ash says as they continue walking.

(One and a Half Hours Later)

"Good to see you Ash. Long time no see." Sycamore says as he shakes Ash's hands.

"Same goes for me Prof. It's good to be back here." Ash says as Diantha, Cynthia, Brandon, Prof. Oak, Grace and Paul walk into the room as well.

"Mom." Serena shouts as she tackles Grace into a hug. Grace smiles when Ash comes over and gives her a hug as well.

"I missed you two a lot. You have no idea how much I missed you two." Grace says with a few tears trickling out of her eyes.

"We missed you too." Ash and Serena say in unison.

"Ash good to see you." Diantha and Cynthia say in unison.

"Good to see you 2 as well. Cynthia what are you still doing here? what about the Sinnoh league?" Ash asks.

"Oh it got finished a week back. After finishing all my challenges I came back here. I just came back 2 days ago actually." Cynthia says.

"Young man. How are you?" Brandon asks.

"Good Brandon. But what are you doing here. Is your work over?" Ash asks.

"Oh yes. My work in the ruins is done. Now today I will set out for Kanto once again. From there I will go to the site of the next ruins which I hear about." Brandon says.

"Oh. I will be sorry to see you go Brandon." Ash says.

"About that. Young man I would very much like if you could have a battle with me before I left. I want to see how much you have grown since you left on your Kalos journey. Would you mind."

"Sure I would love to battle you." Ash says.

"Now hold on. I am the one who is going to battle Ash first." Paul interjects.

"I am sure you can adjust. I am leaving later today." Brandon says.

"That's not my problem. I have this match booked and everything. Furthermore I have been training quite hard." Paul replies in an annoyed tone.

"Paul that is no way to talk to Brandon." Cynthia says.

"Agreed. But Paul does have a point." Diantha says.