( In the food court )

"I see that even now you haven't lost your appetite." Grace replies while finishing her stew.

"I still don't understand. How can you eat so much and stay so fit?" Clement says.

"Well I am a trainer. I need plenty of energy to perform my best." Ash says while finishing his 4th hamburger

"Pika Pika." Pikachu replies with a thumbs up while eating his 4th pancake covered in sauce.

"Well Clement. You are the gym leader of Prism tower in Lumoise city. That's nice. What's the story with you and Bonnie?" Serena asks Clement.

"Well. My dad Meyer at the moment is acting as gym leader. The Lumiose city gym specializes in electric types. In order to ensure that I become a gym leader the Lumiose city can be proud of. My dad had me take the KIP entrance examination. I got a 100 in the first round and of course got in with a 100% percent scholarship waiver." Clement says while fixing the position of his eye glasses with a smile.

"Wow. A 100 in the first test. You must be like one of those freaking geniuses." Serena and Ash shout in unison. Even Grace looks impressed.

"Well that is enough about us. Tell me something about you guys." Bonnie says.

"Well I am from Pallet town in the Kanto region. My goal is to become a Pokemon master." Ash says.

"Kanto huh. I have never been there. I have heard that it is different from Kalos but it is quite similar when it comes to natural beauty." Clement says in excitement.

"Well from what I have seen in Kalos you are absolutely right." Ash says.

"How much did you get in the KIP exam Ash?" Serena asks.

"Oh right. I never got a chance to tell you did I. Well I got 81 in the first test. Like Clement I got a 100% scholarship." Ash replies with a feeling of triumph.

"Oh. I only got a 40% waiver." Serena replies with a low tone.

"Don't worry Serena. It is just a test. There will be many more to come now that we are in a school. Never give up till the end." Ash replies with a determined smile as he points a fist towards Serena.

"Alright." Serena says with a cheerful tone while she gives Ash a fist bump.

Suddenly the bell rings signifying the end of the lunch break.

( In the VIP Box )

"Clement what are we doing here? Why aren't we sitting in the stands." Bonnie asks Clement.

"Well since I am the Lumoise city gym leader and you are my sister hence we both sit in the VIP box.

"But what event has been planned today? Do you have any idea mom?"Serena questions Grace.

"Nope. We will just have to wait and see." Grace replies.

"Indeed. But I promise you it won't be a dull event." Professor Sycamore says while sitting down next to Grace.

"When will it start Professor?" Bonnie asks.

"Should start soon. Ah ha there is Diantha on the stage. Here we go." Sycamore says while pointing to the stage.

"Welcome back everyone. I hope you all had a satisfying lunch. Now it is time for the main event to get started." Diantha says as the crowd erupts in cheers.

"In this event. We shall have 2 battles. The first battle shall be between one of the new students who have taken admission this year and the champion of the school, under my personal mentor ship, Calem Xavier. The new student shall be randomly chosen by computer." Diantha says.

As Calem walks onto the stage. Many people cheer for him. Meanwhile Grace and Serena look completely pissed off.

"I hope that jerk loses and becomes the laughing stock of the entire school." Serena says so loudly that everyone in the VIP box hears her loud and clear.

"That is no way to talk about someone." Professor Sycamore says.

"Grace you should tell your daughter to be more respectful." Oak says while agreeing with Sycamore.

"Normally I would. But I think Serena's statement is more than polite when it comes to that boy." Grace says without even reacting.

"What?" Sycamore says in a loud voice. Everyone looks at Grace in stunned silence.

"Today in the morning that boy came into Serena's room. Not only did he shout verbally abuse me and Serena. But he even used physical force on her and tried to slap Serena." Grace says in an angry yet controlled tone.

Everyone in the VIP box is shell shocked from all the gym leaders to the Elite Four. Even the professors look on in shock.

Sycamore is the first one to recover and he breaks the silence.

"I guess after that article in the paper some reaction was expected but if he went to this extent then this is a serious issue. I will speak with Diantha about it and take disciplinary action." Sycamore replies with a serious tone. The other professors nod in agreement.

"Any way let's forget all this sad stuff and enjoy the event. Thinking about such stuff will only dampen everyone's mood. We can all deal with this issue later." Bonnie replies.

"Yes we should. But professor Sycamore is right. That is not how a Kalos Queen should behave Serena."

Everyone looks around to find the origin of the voice. They all find Palermo sitting in the corner with her arms crossed.

"Palermo. What are you doing here?" Serena says as she runs and hugs Palermo.

Palermo smiles and then looks at Serena and says "Well Diantha invited me. Who am I to refuse such a gracious invitation."

Palermo places both of her hands on Serena's shoulder and says "I am very sorry for the way that boy treated you. But you can't degrade yourself to his level by saying such things. If you come down to his level then how are you better? Is that how a queen should be?" Palermo says.

Serena then looks down at the floor. Her feet shuffle. Then she looks up and says "I guess you are right. I am sorry."

"Oh my dear. No need to get upset. It wasn't your fault. I am sure you will find someone even better than that Calem boy." Palermo says with a wink.

"Oh no need. Because Serena is already dating someone else." Bonnie says with a smirk.

"Bonnie." Serena says suddenly while going red only to see Bonnie smiling mischievously.

"Really and who is that?" Palermo asks.

"Why tell you when you can see him in action. It seems that your boyfriend is going up against Calem Serena." Bonnie replies while laughing.

"What?" Grace and Serena say in unison as they both refocus their attention to the battle only to see Ash standing opposite Calem.

"Oh boy!" Serena says in a tense tone.

"Hello everyone. Nice to see everyone in such a good mood." Diantha says while walking into the VIP box.

"The mood is not exactly good Diantha." Seibold says in a serious voice.

"Why what happened?" Diantha asks.

(Meanwhile on the battle field)

"Get ready Ketchup because I am going to crush you for meddling in my and Serena's affairs." Calem says with a growl while taking out a poke ball.

"First of all the name in Ketchum. Second of all Serena is my girlfriend. And finally only time will tell who crushes who." Ash replies while taking out his own poke ball.

"This will be a 6 on 6 battle with substitutions allowed. The battle will be over when a trainer's all 6 Pokemon are unable to battle. Alright battle begin." referee says.

"Battle for me Tyranitar." Calem yells.

"Come out Torterra." Ash shouts.

Both Pokemon emerge on the battle field and growl at each other while sizing each other up.

(Meanwhile in the VIP box)

Diantha is shocked when Grace finishes telling her what happened. Serena actually has tears in her eyes as she reminisces the morning event.

"I am so so sorry. I had no idea that Calem would do such a thing. I promise you I shall deal with him when the match is over." Diantha tells Serena.

"Thank you." Serena says as she looks over at the match.

(On the battle field)

"Tyranitar use your earthquake to overpower that overgrown plant of a Pokemon."

Tyranitar releases it's earthquake. The crowd erupts in cheer as a great ball of dust envelopes Torterra.

Calem smirks. But his smirk disappears when he see Torterra standing as if nothing has happened.

The crowd is shocked as well to see Torterra standing as though nothing happened.

"Torterra use earthquake followed by frenzy plant." Ash commands.

Torterra raises itself on it's hind legs then slams it's front legs on the ground releasing a powerful earthquake.

Tyranitar immediately collapses. Before it can recover suddenly frenzy plant strikes it completely immobilizing and overpowering it's body.

"Tyranitar use hyper beam." Calem yells in desperation.

As Torterra removes it's frenzy plant Tyranitar is on the ground with swirly eyes. There is stunned silence in the crowd. Even Gary and Paul who have never been able to beat Calem look in utter shock. Calem recovers from the shock and then recalls Tyranitar.

"A grass type. I will make short work of it. Talonflame stand by for battle" Calem shouts.

"Does the new student wish to make an exchange." the referee asks.

"No thanks. I am sticking with Torterra." Ash replies.

"Ha. What a fool your Torterra is at a type disadvantage. This will be easy." Calem says.

"Type advantage isn't everything." Ash replies.

"Alright then Talonflame use flame charge to boost up your speed. Then brave bird and attack Torterra." Calem commands.

Talonflame first turns red as it is enveloped in fire then turns blue and heads straight for Torterra.

Ash doesn't give a command as the distance between Torterra and Talonflame keeps reducing.

"I think he has given up on Torterra." someone in the crowd says.

Seconds before Talonflame makes contact Ash shouts "Use protect. Then grab it with vine whip followed by brutal swing."

"Oh no." Calem shouts as he realizes that he has played right into Ash's hands.

Talonflame bounces off protect. Then it is caught by vine whip. As soon as it's caught, the vine whip swing Talonflame so violently that it gets dazed.

"Now slam it on the ground in front of you and finish it off with solar beam."

Talonflame is slammed on the ground and seconds later blasted by a solar beam at point blank range. After the explosion clears Talonflame is on the ground with swirly eyes.

The crowd starts murmuring. They have never seen the school champion losing in such a humiliating way.

(In the VIP box)

"I knew that Ash was good but I didn't think he will make Diantha's protege look like a piece of stale meat" Seibold replies. All the members of the elite four, the gym leaders and the professors look impressed.

"I wouldn't count out Calem yet. He may be 2 Pokemon down but Ash does not have any Pokemon that can mega evolve. Not to mention Calem has a legendary up his sleeve as well." Diantha says.

Serena however, is blushing like crazy. Even Grace is impressed by Ash's battling skills.

(20 minutes later)

"Wow. Ash managed to take out Chesnaught, Vaporeon , Tyranitar and Talonflame while his Torterra has only taken one hit from Vaporeon. That is impressive. I am afraid Diantha your protege is completely out of his league." Malva remarks.

"He is. But now after how he treated Serena in the morning I really don't care that much because I am no longer his mentor." Diantha replies.

Serena and Grace however are beaming in marvel of Ash's battling skills as a trainer. Serena glances over at Palermo to see even her looking impressed.

(In the battlefield)

Calem looks at Ash with pure hatred and frustration. Ash simply chuckles at Calem's sight taking pleasure by looking at his frustrated face.

Calem takes out a Poke ball and says "Absol you are up."

"Use quick attack Absol." Calem commands.

"Use protect Torterra." Ash responds

"Use feint to break through." Calem shouts as Ash's eyes widen in surprise.

Absol slams into Torterra and Torterra is pushed back.

"Counter with stone edge." Ash commands.

As pillars of stone appear on of them hits Absol and sends it flying.

"In that case try this on for size." Calem says while holding up a stone.

Ash recognizes it as one of the stone he saw in the gift he had gotten in the ceremony this morning. Then he sees a necklace around Absol as well.

"So Absol can mega evolve. This could be tricky. I must look out." Ash thinks to himself.

"Alright keystone respond to my heart. Absol mega evolve." Calem shouts as a blinding golden lights erupt from both the keystone and the mega stone.

As Absol is mega evolving suddenly Ash commands "Torterra use leech seed while it is evolving to ensure it can't dodge."

The moment Absol finishes it's mega evolution it winces in pain as leech seed starts to drain it's energy.

"Alright use razor leaf as we practiced." Ash says.

Suddenly a tornado of wind and razor leaf appears completely engulfing Torterra and hiding it from sight.

"Use quick attack along with psycho cut. Cut right through that wall of razor leaf. Once inside Torterra is defenseless. Then use willow wisp point blank range." Calem commands.

Mega Absol smashes it way through the tornado only to find Torterra not there.

"Where is it?" Calem says. Then he realizes Torterra is in the air in the remaining upper part of the wind-razor leaf tornado which is still intact.

"Absol get out of there. It's a trap. Torterra is above you." Calem shouts.

But before it can escape Torterra unleashes all the remaining razor leaves at Absol before starting to fall towards the ground.

Absol winces in pain.

"Now use the falling momentum to your advantage and finish it off with a body slam." Ash commands.

A huge explosion takes place to reveal Torterra alright and Absol on the ground with swirly eyes in it's original state.

(In the VIP Box)

"Unbelievable!" all the elite four say at once. Serena , Diantha and all the other gym trainers all look with shock at what just happened.

"I think this kid actually has what is takes to rival us elite four in a battle." Wikstrom says.

"But how did he do that?" Serena asks.

"Well it's simple. My Gogoat uses razor leaf in the exact same way. The razor leaf first creates a tornado which if created properly has sufficient power to levitate the Pokemon who created it. If an opponent breaks through the tornado in a manner like Calem did. Then the upper part of the tornado being alright sends all razor leaf at the confused opponent standing vertically below it. The razor leaves not only cause damage but keep the target pinned to the same location while the Pokemon who is falling down can deliver another attack. It is an easy but very difficult to execute because if there is even the slightest amount of flaw in the creation of the tornado then the tornado will collapse on itself and the Pokemon will slam into the ground taking damage." Ramos replies.

"Well this battle is already over. If he can deal with a mega evolved Pokemon without even giving an opening to counter attack a legendary will be no problem while he still has 5 of other Pokemon left." Sycamore says.

(On the battlefield)

Calem pulled out his last Poke ball with his hands trembling.

"Darkrai. Fight for me." Calem shout mustering all of his strength while tossing the Poke ball.

Ash looks at Darkrai for a minute then commands "Use frenzy plant as a diversion then land a leech seed."

"Dodge it." Calem commands as Darkrai dodges all the Frenzy plant. Suddenly it winces in pain as the leech seed shocks it.

"Oh no." Calem shouts.

"Alright Torterra return." Ash says while returning Torterra to it's Poke ball.

"Return?" Calem says in bewilderment.

"Froakie I need your assistance." Ash says while releasing Froakie.

Calem is shocked at Ash's choice.

( In the VIP Box )

"This is weird. Why switch out a high level Pokemon like Torterra and use a low level Pokemon like Froakie against a legendary like Darkrai." Malva says.

"Yes. That is true. Torterra had already taken out 5 Pokemon so it was tired. Switching it out makes sense. But why use a Froakie." Drasna says.

"Well we will just have to wait and see." Diantha says with a smile.

( On the Battlefield )

"You must be joking. You think your Froakie can stand against my Darkrai." Calem sneered.

"Look who is talking. The man who couldn't even take out one of my Pokemon while he has lost five." Ash replies with sneer.

"You will regret saying that pal. Darkrai use Ice beam." Calem commanded.

"Froakie. Dodge them all. Then attack with a combination of double team and water pulse." Ash commands

Froakie dodges them all. Suddenly at least 3 dozen copies of Froakie appear on the battlefield.

"Alright in that case. Darkrai dodge those water pulses and use a shadow ball barrage to mow them all down."

"Froakie use quick attack to dodge the shadow balls."

However Froakie gets hit and is sent flying into the air.

"Alright Darkrai. Finish it off with Dream Eater."

"Froakie stay right there. Use a water pulse and send it straight up." Ash commands.

Froakie looks at Ash confused but decides to trust its trainer and sends the water pulse straight up.

The dream eater hits and Froakie starts collapsing on the ground. Calem sneers at Froakies sight. Suddenly the water pulse which was going up reaches it's maximum height and falls right back onto Froakie creating an explosion. Calem looks in shock to see Froakie completely fine.

(In the stands)

"Did he have Froakie use water pulse on itself to neutralize Dream Eater?" Diantha says in surprise.

"Typical Ash battling strategy." Oak says while chuckling to himself.

"Amazing. Just amazing." Seibold replies.

(In the battlefield)

Calem looks in disbelief seeing his dream eater defeated. By now that leech seed has sucked out a lot of Darkrai's power.

"Alright Froakie now finish this by using water pulse from point blank range." Ash commands.

As the water pulse collides with Darkrai an explosion occurs revealing a defeated Darkrai. The crowd erupts with cheer as Froakie jumps back to Ash.

"So Froakie was that good training for you. I thought a substandard trainer with a legendary would prove good for exercise." Ash asks Froakie while ensuring no one apart from Calem hears this.

Calem gets incensed on hearing this and shouts "So you used Froakie against my Darkrai just for the purpose of providing it with training?"

"Of course. Nothing like a legendary to improve my Pokemon's battling style and abilities by providing it with and before I forget. Serena is my girlfriend. So if this match is any lesson to you stay away from her." Ash says while returning Froakie to its Poke ball.

Ash smirks, turns around and starts walking away.

Calem gets infuriated and throws a Poke ball. It reveals a Salamence.

"Nobody uses me like that. Salamence use flamethrower." Calem commands as Salamence releases a flamethrower hurtling towards Ash.

Ash turns around in surprise to see a flamethrower about to hit him. He dodges it but his Poke balls fall on the ground and roll away from him.
"Hyper Beam" Calem shouts.

Ash puts his hands above him to shield himself from the incoming blast when suddenly he hears a voice shouting "Moon blast."

Both beams meet just in front of Ash causing an explosion sending Ash flying. While Ash is hurt he gets up only to see Diantha along with her Gardevoir standing in between him and Calem.

"Just what do you think you are doing? Have you lost your mind?" Diantha shouts at Calem in front of the entire shocked stadium. Suddenly Serena and Grace come running along with all the other professors. Soon Gary, Paul, Brock and all the other join as well.

"I am alright." Ash says while hugging Serena to ensure she does not cry.

"Despicable behavior. I must say. First you insult and abuse the Kalos Queen and her mother now you attack another student in front of all the student, teachers and other people. How dare you." Sycamore shouts at the top of his voice.

"Indeed. I don't think suspension will be a sufficient punishment for this behavior. Why he could come back and attack Ash without warning again." Oak says.

"You don't need to tell me that professor. Attacking another human being with a Pokemon is a criminal offence. Officer Jenny please escort him of the premises and press all possible charges." Diantha replies sternly.

"I am sorry. Please don't do that. I swear I just lost control of my emotions. He baited me into attacking by calling me substandard." Calem pleads.

"Rubbish. Even if you were telling the truth there is nothing wrong with that statement. You couldn't even defeat one of his Pokemon. That is the definition of being substandard. Anyway that is irrelevant. You have brought shame to this institution and this can't be tolerated." Diantha says coldly.

(Half an Hour Later)

"We come to the end of today's event. We are extremely sorry for the little mishap you all had to see. But on a more cheerful note we have a special announcement to make. Ash Ketchum will you please come on stage." Diantha speaks into the microphone.

Ash comes onto stage slightly confused.

"You have displayed immense aptitude for battling. Your courage, determination and strategizing skills are worthy of exceptional praise. By a unanimous decision by me, the elite four and all the professors we have decided that you shall take Calem's place as champion of KIP school. Do you accept?" Diantha asked Ash.

Ash is visibly shaken for a while. He looks around in confusion till he sees Serena who nods her head with a bright smile and pink cheeks. Ash looks back at Diantha and says "I accept."

Everyone starts cheering their new champion. Diantha once again calms down the crowd and resumes speaking.

"Tomorrow Ash will be abducted into the KIP hall of fame. Also we had a surprise planned out for whoever won the match. So Ash are you interested in knowing what the surprise is?

"U mm. Sure I guess." Ash replies.

"Tomorrow, Ash you will get the chance to battle one of my elite four. If you win in the battle then you will get a special reward." Diantha says before pausing for a moment.

"The reward will be that should you win against that particular elite four tomorrow then you will not have to face that particular elite four in the event you win the Kalos League ,which will take place in four months time, and intend to challenge me for the position of the Champion of Kalos." Diantha says.

"OK then who will I battle tomorrow?" Ash asks Diantha.

"You will get to choose tomorrow." Diantha says before turning to the crowd.

"Alright everyone that's it for today. See you tomorrow morning for the battle. Get a good night's rest." Diantha says before walking away along with her elite four.