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

72 : A Roaring Battle

(That Evening in Diantha's Office)

"What were you thinking using such a cruel brutal technique bordering on barbaric is front of the entire stadium?" Diantha asks Ash as Sycamore, Grace, Delia , the 2 Prof. Oaks and others watch as Diantha questions Ash on the use of his questionable technique in his match with Trip.

"It was nothing personal Diantha." Ash replies.

"Nothing personal? Based on this report submitted to me by nurse Joy Trip's Serperior has not only sustained extensive damage to the point of the injuries being fatal but has also taken a huge amount of trauma. You are lucky that he or Drayden for that matter are not filing a legal complaint against you for cruelty against Pokemon and disrespecting the limitations and boundaries of a Pokemon battle. Ash do you understand the seriousness of what you have done and the foolishness of your poorly thought out plan of action." Diantha says in a cross tone.

"Yes. I do." Ash replies in a dismissive tone.

"Doesn't look like you do." Diantha fires back.

"I am sorry. OK. After analysing the aftermath of the battle I realised that I took thing much farther than needed. From now on I promise that not just me but Serena as well won't use any such kind of brutal or intimidating tactics which may cause any form of trauma to the trainer. You have the Dragon Emperor's apprentices' word." Ash replies in a soft calm courteous tone while Serena nods to confirm that she will go by Ash's words as well. All the professors look surprised at the fact that they are giving their word not as Ash and Serena but as the Dragon Emperor's students.

"I'll hold you to your word. For your sakes." Diantha says in stern tone ,while pointing her finger in the direction of Ash, before pausing for a moment.

"You are strong no doubt. Perhaps stronger than even me at the moment. That doesn't mean that you rub your arrogance in the face of your opponents to such an extent that you forget to exercise self restraint." Diantha says in a serious and somewhat disappointed tone. Ash is about to say something when Oak cuts him off.

"I don't blame Ash and Serena. I blame their teacher. That Dragon Emperor is very arrogant. If the teacher is that arrogant then what can you expect from the student." Oak says as his Alola cousin nods to second his opinion.

"That may be. However you are forgetting one thing Prof Oak." Serena says.

"U mm. What is that young lady?" Oak asks in a confused tone.

"We have not been given the training which we have undergone , the techniques we have mastered and the knowledge we possess out of charity. We have busted our a** off and then been rewarded with them after putting our blood, sweat and tears into ensuring that we don't let our master down. We have earned the right to be arrogant about what we have achieved and what we possess." Serena says to Grace and Delia's surprise and other's shock.

"And if something goes wrong then we will bear the consequences of our actions and then reflect upon them with that very same arrogance." Ash says to everyone's shock. Ash and Serena and turn around and leave leaving a stunned office behind.

Before going out of the door Ash stops, turns to face Diantha and says "I am sorry. That was a little cruel and after reflecting on it, uncalled for. Though he had it a lot lot easier than we did but still it was my poor judgement to use that strategy. You have my word. Serena and I will from now level ourselves to the level of our opponents and not use any techniques which they don't know that may cause such similar consequences for our opponent. You have my word."

"Like I said before. I'll hold you to that promise for your sakes. After all it's your Pokemon career on the line." Diantha says in a softer tone.

"I appreciate your concern. You have my praise for handling the situation is such a sensitive manner. But if I were you I wouldn't worry too much about my Pokemon career for it's in very capable hands. But still thank you for your concern." Ash says before walking out and closing the door softly. For a few minutes there is silence in the room.