(In the Battlefield)
Everyone is watching the 3 with baited breath. No one is moving a muscle. Not a sound can be heard except that of the wind which is giving a surreal yet ominous feeling to the spectators. Ash and Serena are peering into Dragon Emperor's lifeless yet intense eyes. Dragon Emperor is doing the same. Suddenly a drop of sweat drops from Serena's chin causing all 3 of their pupils to contract and their bodies to tense up. Noivern immediately starts to use Dragon Rush and Salamence and Garchomp reply in kind.
The clash result in a huge collision which causes an explosion sending torrents of sandy wind outwards. Dragon Emperor is calmly standing with his arms crossed and a calm calculating look in his place unaffected by the gust of roaring wind. Ash and Serena on the other hands have crossed their arms and have bent their bodies forward to withstand the relentless gust of air. Even people in the stands put up their hands in a cross to shield themselves from the fierce wind and the sand coming along with it. The clash seems tied as both side's Pokemon are pushed back mid air trying to keep their balance. After the clash is over Ash and Serena lower their hands and look back at Dragon Emperor with unwavering determination and blazing fire.
"Alright Noivern take to the sky." Dragon Emperor says while pointing to the with his right index finger. Noivern gives a loud roar and shoots out into the sky at breakneck speed.
"After it." Ash and Serena shout as Garchomp and Salamence fly after it.
"Dragon Pulse." they both say in unison.
"Dodge it then use Boomburst to counter." Dragon Emperor says as Dragon Pulse closes in on Noivern.
"Dodge that and keep on using Dragon Pulse." Ash and Serena say as 2 Boomburst approach their Pokemon.
"Aerial Ace." Dragon Emperor says calmly. Noivern dissapears just before the Dragon Pulse makes contact to Salamence and Garchomp's confusion.
"Calm down both of you. Try to anticipate where it is going to come from." Ash says as Salamence and Garchomp fly down to the ground looking in all directions.
Noivern suddenly appears out of nowhere and delivers 1 fierce Dragon Claw swipe each to both Salamence and Garchomp. After the dust settles both Salamence and Garchomp give a roar while Noivern is gliding gracefully in the air above.
"Flamethrower." Ash and Serena say in unison.
"Flash Cannon." Dragon Emperor says in an almost bored tone.
Both attacks meet and cause another huge explosion just like before with Ash and Serena trying to stay on their feet.
"Aerial Ace." Dragon Emperor commands as Noivern dissapears once again to Ash and Serena's frustration.
(In the VIP Box)
"What power! He didn't even use this kind of power when he was battling us." Steven says in awe of the power of that explosion.
"Yes. The only reason I can think of that is because he didn't want to humiliate you too badly. Otherwise he never would have put the condition of you retaining your title regardless of the result of the match." Oak says after thinking for a moment.
"You think so." Drake asks.
"Nothing would indicate otherwise." Sycamore says.
"However on a more serious thought the difference in level is still clear. Ash and Serena haven't been able to land an attack till now. If it goes on like this they will lose." Lance says in a serous tone.
"I don't think that winning is on their mind at all. Remember what Ash said just before he left. Lasting as long as possible is their main focus as it should be." Cynthia says.
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Tryst with Destiny: The Beginning of the End (Main Story)
FanfictionAfter failing in the Unova League, Ash returns home to get advice before resuming his journey to become a Pokemon master. Now, what happens when someone renters Ash's life after many years. Take a trip as we join our protagonists on a journey with...
