Prologue


No matter how much the light bled through her curtains. No matter how loud her alarm clock chimed. And no matter the fact she knew she had to get up. No matter what was going on, all she wanted to do was roll over, push her head underneath a pillow, and go back to sleep. It wasn't going to happen, but she really wanted it to. Lark was never much of a morning person, despite her name sake. She looked at early mornings like this one like diseases. All they did was make her moody and tired.

Brrrriiiiiinnnggg! Brrrriiiiiinnnggg! Brrrriiiiiinnnggg!

Her alarm clock rang out in its most high-pitched shrill of a cry. It was like every time she pressed the snooze button, it just kept getting louder; louder and more annoying until she couldn't take it anymore. She rolled over, though not taking off the pillow perfectly balanced on her face, and hit the clock repeatedly. Somehow she managed to make it shut-up, though it fell on the floor in the process.

"Nee ta gret ahf," she mumbled to herself, though muffled by the pillow.

Slowly she sat up, the pillow finally falling off her face only to reveal the usually morning mess that was Lark. Her naturally smooth and straight auburn hair was knotted and tangled, turning almost into a fro. Her eyes were just barely open and fenced by dark circles. A trail of drool was already starting to make its way down her chin from her mouth that was carelessly hanging open. She definitely was not a morning person.

"Need to get up," Lark repeated, over and over. "Need to get up."

She didn't move at first, just sitting there motionless. But after repeating the phrase a few tens of times, she finally began to truly "get up". She swung her legs over the bed. They hung over from underneath the blanket that still was on her lap. Lark struggled with the blanket, but managed to get it off so she could stand up. Just barely dodging the fallen alarm clock on the floor – by some miracle – Lark walked out of her room and to the bathroom to get ready.

The only reason she was up before noon today had come a few days before and was sitting on her nightstand. Lying beside the off-white envelope they came in was a matching letter and a deep blue pamphlet. The letter laid open, revealing it to be decorated in lovely, elegant hand-writing.


Dear Mlle Lark Vogel:

We here at Lycée le Bijou pride ourselves on teaching the next generation of exceptional Pokémon trainers, handlers, and breeding. We look for only the best and the brightest to attend our school. You, Miss Vogel, sent in an application for our breeder program. Upon extensive reading and consideration, you have been passed to the second stage of admission.

There are three stages of admission here. The first stage – the application – you passed, allowing you to move up to the second stage. The second stage is a test in your chosen program; in your case, breeding.

The test will take place at the school building in Lumiose City on the first of Spring.

We are aware of your current living status in Unova and will help set up a plane ride to and from Kalos. We are also willing to recommend multiple places for you to stay, though you will have to pay for these yourself. Along with this letter is a pamphlet for the school. It includes all necessary information on navigating the city and finding the building as where your tests will take place.

Sincerely,
ℛ𝓸𝓼𝒆 ℳ𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓲𝓼
Rose Marais
Dean of Admissions


Never had Lark believed she would make the cut, even to the testing phase. She sent in the application with a little hope, but not a whole lot. So when that letter came, she was beyond ecstatic. It was finally a chance to leave Unova, the region she had lived her entire life and never left. Heck, she hadn't even left Virbank City. Even if it was just for a test – not even a guarantee she was going to be accepted – she was finally given a reason to leave. And to Kalos of all regions. Kalos had always been rumored to be one the prettiest regions, or at least that is what she heard. She had seen pictures of the Sundial, in Anistar City, and the Prism Tower, which could be found in Lumiose City. But all she ever saw was pictures and only of big landmarks.

Lark emerged from the bathroom fully ready. Her hair was brushed, face washed, and drool halted. Today was an important day. She needed to at least semi-decent, even though she was definitely not feeling it. Today she was leaving Unova for the first time. She wanted to look nice and try not to look out of her element when they touched down in Kalos.

Lark walked over to the full-length mirror hanging on the wall across her room. She looked at herself in the eye, a decided look spreading across her face.

"Let's do this," she said, determined spreading through her entirely.


As labeled, that was the prologue for "A City of Light". And as previously stated – multiple times – this will be taking place in Kalos, more specifically Lumiose City. It will revolve around a group of students trying to get into the most prestigious school in Kalos, Lycée le Bijou (translates: "High School Jewel").

This is an SYOC and is currently CLOSED! Character list will be released next chapter.