Chapter 35: An Unexpected Challenge

Frost had just entered the hotel's lobby with two rather large cloth bags one in each hand, the all to familiar receptionist greeted him and soon followed by saying

"Need any help with that sir, they look quite heavy to me."

"No thank you, but do you mind opening the elevator door for me." he asked politely.

"Of course sir, which floor?"

"The suite thank you." Frost replied as he slipped into the elevator and soon started ascending.

[I don't really know about her preference but I am sure she won't hate this.] Frost thought as he eyed the two bags in his hands.

Soon he was at Cynthia's doorstep, although Frost struggled to knock on the door with his hands full he did it in the end and was soon greeted by Cynthia and Glaceon.

"Took you while, did something happen?" Cynthia asked.

"No it just took a while to prepare for the meal." Frost said while pointing at then two bags in his hands.

"Oh sorry I should help with this." Cynthia said as she took one of the bags from Frost's hands.

This allowed Frost to close the door behind him with his other free hand.

As he walked in he followed Cynthia to the dinning table which was already set for two people.

"I had some time so I decided to set it." said Cynthia.

"Well thank you." said Frost as he set the bag in his hand down and started setting up the food.

The smell was enough to make Cynthia's mouth drool, although it didn't happen but Cynthia already liked the food Frost brought with him.

"What did you bring?" She asked as her curiosity reached it's peak.

"Chicken and hummus wraps and some lemonade to go along with it." Frost answered as he signaled Cynthia to have a seat before serving her with her portion of the meal.

Cynthia grabbed one of the wraps in both hands and took a bite. Almost immediately she moaned at how tender the chicken was and how the sauces used in the wrap increased the flavour of the dish further.

"Arceus Frost! where in hell did you buy these From." Cynthia asked as she recovered from her little foodgasm.

As a reply Frost just smiled wryly and said

"That's a secret.."

Cynthia pouted at the man's reply as she said "No fair."

As a reply Frost just said

"Hurry up or it will get cold."

Cynthia worried for the same stopped asking about the food and started to eat the rest of her share as well, soon joined by Frost who enjoyed the meal to it's fullest.

No one talked during the Lunch it was only afterwards when Frost served the lemonade when Cynthia spoke.

"That was amazing Frost." as she sipped on the drink.

"I am glad you liked it." Frost replied as he also tasted the lemonade.

"You have to tell me where you got it from." Cynthia asked again.

"Maybe another time Champion, but for now you need to stay in the dark." he teased again.

Knowing Frost Cynthia knew she wasn't gonna get an answer anytime soon so she decided to forget about it and change the subject to something different.

"So about the Galactic Hideout scenario you will keep your promise and take me with you right…..."

"Yes I will, you won the bet fair and square." Frost replied.

"Nice when are we leaving." Cynthia asked in a more serious tone.

"Well I talked to Rain about this and although we were suppose to leave in the afternoon today we are getting more intel on this before acting." Frost replied.

"I see and how long will that take?"

"Probably by late night today, it's better if I slow down because haste can be fatal if we are unprepared."

"Good call."

As they were having a semi serious conversation they heard a knocking sound.

"Who can it be at this time of the day?" asked Frost as Cynthia went to open the door.

"Who is it?" asked Cynthia as she went near the door.

"Is Frost in there Champion I need to talk to him." Came a slight feminine voice.

"It's for you Frost." said Cynthia as Frost stood up to open the door revealing it to be Ember and Steven Stone.

"What is it Ember we aren't leaving until Spark collects the required information." Said Frost.

"I know and this isn't related to that." replied Ember in her usual haughty self.

"Why what happened?"

"Steven wants to have a Pokemon Battle." said Ember.

"I am not available to battle him." cut in Cynthia slightly annoyed with Steven for using Ember to get her to open the door.

"Not with you with Frost missy." snarled Ember at Cynthia.

Frost looked in Steven's eyes and they were clearly different from the last time he saw him at

the meeting of Champion's.

[He is serious about this.] thought Frost as he eyed the Hoenn Champion.

"And if I may ask why do you want to battle me?" Frost asked as he thought [This might be a personal grudge.]

"I am not gonna beat around the bush but something about you pisses me off." replied Steven with a straight face.

[It's personal.] confirmed Frost in his mind before he replied.

"Champion I really don't have the will nor the time for this battle, we have an emergency and the Ranger's are gonna be busy from now on."

"Frost I wasn't myself back at the meeting but trust me I am still angry with you for putting a gun on my friend's head now he might be okay with it but I am not." Steven said threateningly.

This caught Cynthia's eyes but she didn't add anything instead Ember said in a small tone which no one really caught.

"Is that all you are mad about Champion." while looking at the Food on the table Frost and Cynthia were sharing.

Frost looked at Steven and understood his intent and said

"Will a one on one duel satisfy."

To which Steven nodded his head and said

"Well if it's gonna be a one-one then we might as well wager something."

Frost's brow rose as he asked

"What do you have in mind?"

Steven smirked as he said

"I will tell you in the field, come at six to the gym in the Hotel."

Frost didn't reply as both Steven and Ember left leaving both Cynthia and Frost confused by this unexpected event.

Author's Notes:-

Well Firstly I would like to thank Mr. Guest reviewer sir/ma'am for sharing their view on the Story and also suggesting improvements to my writing.[Your advise is duly noted.]

Here is the start to the next action arc of this story hope you guys stick long enough to enjoy it. As always feel free to share your views on the story and if you have any questions PM me.

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