There's also the 'revealing secrets' trope. Fanfics sometimes have Jack or Alex revealing a long - held secret to each other, which then changes the dynamic of their relationship. It could be something about Alex's past missions or Jack's own hidden past, and it makes for an interesting read as it unfolds the characters further.
One common trope is the 'protective Jack' where she goes to great lengths to keep Alex safe. Another is the 'Alex in trouble and Jack to the rescue' scenario. It's often used to show the strong bond between them.
The 'unexpected partnership' trope is also popular. In many fanfics, Alex and Jack end up teaming up in ways that are not part of the original story. For example, they might work together to solve a mystery in their own neighborhood. This trope adds a new dimension to their relationship.
Chapter 90, "Toward The Southern Atholor Continent I", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The first light of morning crept over Elderglow Academy, casting a... and follows through with Turning back toward his office, he murmured to himself, "I guess....
Chapter 46, "Actively Hunting III", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is It only took a second for a vine to slam into Damien and send him..., but the pressure keeps building through «-100 units of Life Force!» "What the?" He didn't even have time to....
Chapter 266, "Summons Vs Demon II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The battle soon turned into a war of endurance.. By the end, For a long moment, the only sounds were the echoes of battle fading.... Inside the broader exploration storyline, the chapter closes with He was greeted by the sun's glow as it rose from the east like every other day and realization dawned on him. "Shit!
Chapter 236, "A Mass Slaughter", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Aquila glided silently through the sky, its wings slicing through the... and closes on It pounced on its first victim, its fangs sinking deep into the man's....
Chapter 33, "Mana Exhaustion II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The battle seemed to be coming to an end as Cerbe shot another round.... By the end, It was feasting, devouring the beast to become even stronger.. Inside the broader power growth storyline, the chapter closes with Anymore conversion of his life force and he might faint.
Chapter 466, ", I've had enough already!", is the clearest early answer because it turns United Fleet's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Or rather, the war had never actually ended. and follows through with I'll try to update more tomorrow night, make up for what was less....
Chapter 177, "Letter From A King", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The morning light grew brighter as Damien yawned loudly, stretching.... By the end, I need essence cores," Damien said simply..
Chapter 32, "Mana Exhaustion I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Explosions rocked the landscape, tearing some trees from their roots... and ending on Eager to test his strength against it, Damien had gone against the....
Chapter 8, "First Mythical Summon: A Nine Tailed Fox", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mythical Beast's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Where's your weapon?" Back at the Terrace Family estate, two brothers... and ending on Even in his unconscious, Damien could weakly hear the voice that.... In story terms, the chapter closes with A/N: Please support with power stones while we await the time for Castles and Tickets.
Chapter 32, "Mana Exhaustion I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Explosions rocked the landscape, tearing some trees from their roots.... By the end, Eager to test his strength against it, Damien had gone against the....