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

98: The Dilemma of Invitations

(During Lunch Time)

"Phew. I am exhausted. Inviting so many people at once can be a headache." Serena says as she sips an Ice tea. She fells a sensation of relief as the cool liquid goes down her throat.

"Well we have sent all the invitations. Lusamine in particular was very enthusiastic to receive it. She said she would be ecstatic to fly back to Kalos and attend the wedding. Even though she has been gone a small time only." Grace says as she sips her Oran berry milkshake.

"Yeah. Lillie will be ecstatic to see her again. The farewell was quite emotional." Ash says.

"True." Grace replies as everyone has a flashback.

(2 Months Back)

"It seems here we say our goodbyes." Delia says as she holds Lusamine's hand.

"Indeed. We all had fun." Lusamine replies as she goes in for a hug.

Suddenly an announcement rings through the airport stating that the Private Aether foundation plane is ready for take of.

"I will miss you Lillie. I'll come visit Alola someday." Serena replies.

"Yes." Lillie replies. Even though Lillie is happy at the prospect of going back to Alola she is sad at the fact she has to separate from Gary.

Serena senses this and says "Don't worry. I am sure Gary will stay loyal to you. He'll wait for you."

"Oh I'll kill him if he hooks up with someone else." Lillie says.

"I bet he knows that well. Too bad he was so busy that he couldn't come to drop you of." Ash says as he catches up to Serena and Lillie after giving Gladion a rather tense farewell.

"Alright time to go." Lusamine says as she calls everyone.

"Bye Serena. Bye Ash. Take care of each other." Lillie says.

"Bye take care." Ash and Serena say in unison.

"Alright. Here you. Gladion, Kukui, Burnet, Samson, Kiawe, Lana..." Lusamine says as she keeps on handing everyone their tickets.

"Mom. You forgot my name." Lillie says when Lusamine finishes calling out the names and handing the people their tickets.

"Oh well. The thing is you aren't going back with us." Lusamine replies.

"What?" Lillie asks in a shocked tone.

"Well I thought it over and discussed it with Diantha. She agreed and as of today you will now study at KIP." Lusamine says to Lillie who gets taken aback.

"But the school. The Aether foundation." Lillie asks.

"You've already learnt everything you need to know. And now since the Dragon Emperor took care of the Ultra Beasts the pressure on the Aether Foundation is much less. So you don't need to be there. Besides I know where your heart lies right now. It is time my little girl went and had an adventure of her own. I am sure Gary and the others will take good care of you." Lusamine replies. Lillie blushes furiously on hearing that. The very next instant she tackles her mother in a hug.

"Mom. You're the best." Lillie says as she closes her eyes and continues to hug her mother.

"Oh my baby. Just take care of yourself. The Dragon Emperor was right. For a very long time I was not being your mother. It's about time I started behaving like one." Lusamine says as she smiles warmly at her daughter.

"And brother is OK with me staying here?" Lillie asks as Gladion is standing a little away.

"Well he wasn't too over enthusiastic at the proposal." Lusamine says which causes both her and Lillie to have a fit of giggles.