Tests and Taboos (6194 words)

We begin our story at the time of Mark and Flare's midterms, after which some interesting developments arise between the two.


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Friend's, New and Old (4024 words)

We again join up with Mark and Flare after their taboo night together and things seem mostly unchanged; that is until a trip to the beach leads Mark to discover a new friend.


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Secret (2439 words)

We pick up again with Mark and his attempts to get his new partner recognized by the academy; though back at home he is surprised by a discovery about Clara.


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A Challenge Before Us (5393 words)

Mark finally gets the response from the Academy in regards to his additional partner application; though the new he receives isn't what he'd hoped for he still sets out to ensure Clara can be his partner.


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Effort Rewarded (3472 words)

After putting in a week's hard training, Mark and Co. spend the weekend relaxing in their own ways, and after Clara gets invited to a sleepover at Sarah's apartment, Mark and Flare are left to their own devices. While the girls are away, the boys will play.


I claim no ownership of the copyrighted characters involved in this story. The characters of Mark and Sarah belong to me. Pokemon, Arcanine, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Spinarak, and the many other mentioned in this story are all owned by Nintendo.

Sarah's Test (3634 words)

Now rested from their weekend of fun, Mark and Co. set back to work training, though this time Sarah has something a little bit different in store for them.


I claim no ownership of the copyrighted characters involved in this story. The characters of Mark and Sarah belong to me. Pokemon, Arcanine, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Spinarak, and the many other mentioned in this story are all owned by Nintendo.

Last Practice (7348 words)

Mark and CO. have only a little time left to train before their big exam, and Sarah pulls through to help again; however during the challenge, Clara comes up with one last surprise for Mark.


I claim no ownership of the copyrighted characters involved in this story. The characters of Mark and Sarah belong to me. Pokemon, Arcanine, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Spinarak, and the many other mentioned in this story are all owned by Nintendo.

Partners (8764 words)

The day of the test is finally here. Mark, Clara, and Flare set out to see if they're good enough in the eyes of the Academy to make a team.


I claim no ownership of the copyrighted characters involved in this story. The characters of Mark and Sarah belong to me. Pokemon, Arcanine, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Spinarak, and the many other mentioned in this story are all owned by Nintendo.

Epilogue (3593 words)

We wrap up this part of Mark, Clara, and Flare's story with a look at how the rest of their time in the academy goes, and finally bring an to this story.


I claim no ownership of the copyrighted characters involved in this story. The characters of Mark and Sarah belong to me. Pokemon, Arcanine, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Spinarak, and the many other mentioned in this story are all owned by Nintendo.