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

42 : Plan of Action

(2 Days later in KIP Professor's common room)

Prof. Oak, Rowan and Juniper are sitting on the sofas drinking coffee. No one is speaking anything. Not much has been spoken by anyone in the campus since the events of 2 days ago.

"I still can't believe Diantha lost that badly." Rowan says.

"Can we please talk about something else. Every time we talk about it I end up remembering Diantha's expression after she lost. The hopelessness, desperation. It gives me a headache." Juniper says.

"True. Who knew that there would actually exist a trainer like that who could demolish a champion's prized Pokemon the way he did." Oak remarks.

"Indeed. Poor Diantha is still recovering from that nightmarish experience of being thoroughly humiliated in front of all of Kalos on the camera." Rowan says.

Suddenly Sycamore runs in and says "Quick everyone. Diantha has been released from the psychiatric ward just now." before running off again.

Upon hearing that the remaining Prof. drop what they are doing and follow Sycamore.

(10 Minutes Later)

Diantha is sitting with her friend Cynthia drinking some water after a hearty meal. The prof. come running into the room.

"Diantha how are you?" Sycamore asks.

"Good Augustine. Thank you." Diantha replies.

"What did the doctors say?" Oak asks Seibold.

"No injury or trauma. Just a case of shattered nerves and self confidence. A couple of day's rest and she will be right as rain." Seibold replies.

"That's good to know." Juniper says as all the professors breathe a sigh of relief.

Suddenly Steven, Alder, Lance and Drake come through the door.

"Steven, Alder, Lance and Drake! What are you doing here all the way from the Hoeen, Unova, Kanto and Orange Islands?" Diantha says with a surprise.

"They came as soon as they heard what happened to you. They are here to support you." Cynthia says with a smile.

Diantha smiles on hearing that then she turns to them and says "Thank you. For being here for my sakes. I am sorry I let all you down. I was just trying to show how a champion protects the trainers and region. Instead I smeared mud on the title of being a champion."

"No. No. Please don't say that. You tried your best and that's what matters." Alder replies.

"He's right. Don't beat yourself up. Everyone loses once in a while. Take your mind of it. It will help you recover faster." Cynthia say while putting a reassuring hand on Diantha's shoulder.

"Yeah but on a more serious thought. She wasn't just beaten. Was she? Some might even say that she was annihilated." Lance says while adorning a serious expression as if he was doing some deep thinking.

"Lance. We don't need this rubbish right now. She has just recovered from the battle." Cynthia snaps with an angry tone.

"No Lance is right. I wasn't just beaten. I was annihilated. To tell the truth we still need to deal with this Dragon Emperor whoever he is. We didn't get a clear answer on what his intentions were or who he is as a matter of fact when he was here. I am a little worried for Ash and Serena." Diantha says while getting up with a more determined face.

Upon hearing that everyone falls silent.

"To tell the truth I am still shocked to know that my master Meson who taught me the technique of communicating with my Pokemon by using facial expression was actually taught to him by that Dragon Emperor." Diantha remarks.