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

54 : Journey Continues

(3 Days Later)

"Well. Now we'll be off." Serena says as she hugs her mom and Delia.

"Take care of yourselves and Ash. But more importantly stay safe." Grace says as she reciprocates her daughter's hug.

"I will." Serena says as she turns around to join Ash who is waiting for her.

"Serena. Before you go take this." Grace says as she puts her hand into a pocket and takes out a Poke-ball.

"Which Pokemon is it mom?" Serena asks.

"An old friend who missed you terribly." Grace says sweetly as she presses the button of the Poke-ball to bring out Rhyhorn.

"Rhyhorn. I missed you sweetie." Serena says as she gets on her knees and pets Rhyhorn affectionately who returns this act of affection by licking her.

"I thought it would be best if Rhyhorn went along with you on your journey." Grace says as she hands the laughing Serena the Poke-ball.

"So Rhyhorn do you want to come with me on my journey?" Serena asks Rhyhorn. Rhyhorn gives her a final lick before pressing the button of the Poke-ball in Serena's hand only to vanish in a beam of red light.

"I guess that's that. I promise I will take good care of Rhyhorn mom." Serena says brightly.

"I know. But if I could make a request." Grace says.

"What is it mom?" Serena asks.

"I actually like Rhyhorn the way he is. I just wondered if it would be possible for you not to evolve it." Grace asks in a hopeful tone.

"I will leave that up to Rhyhorn. If he doesn't want to evolve then I won't force him. That fine with you?" Serena asks.

"Of course Rhyhorn's happiness is what matters. Now go and have fun. But just be careful. It's not that I don't trust your teacher. I do but still I worry for you both." Grace says in a slightly worried tone.

"I will." Serena says before giving Grace and Delia a wink and then running of to her limousine with Ash.

"Will they be fine?" Delia asks in a worried tone.

"I don't know. But my heart tells me they will. What about yours?" Grace asks.

"My heart is also happy but I still worry for Ash." Delia replies.

"Of course it does. We mothers never stop worrying about our children. I guess it is genetic." Grace says with a chuckle as they both wave the Serena and Ash goodbye.

A little distance away Lance says into his radio "They are on the move. Track them."

"Will do sir." A voice replies as Lance walks off with the other champions.

(5 Minutes Later)

"What's that." Diantha asks pointing to a screen showing a map with 4 dots. One blue dot and others red.

"That is the GPS Tracking system. The blue dot is Serena's Limousine and the other 3 are those of my G Men who are following Ash and Serena. We also have satellite tracking." Lance says as he signals to the person sitting in front of the computer. The person nods and flicks a switch and the view changes this time showing Serena's moving Limousine on the road from a bird's eye position.

"Quite impressive Lance." Cynthia says in an impressed tone.

"Yes. This way we can track Ash and Serena's movements. We can find out what type of training Dragon Emperor has planned for them and where they are.