Major Update! Super long
Chris traveled back to Selvadorada by himself. He wanted to explore the world some more. His first morning there was interesting, as he woke up he got jumped by spiders!
He chatted up with the locals and some tourist for a bit. He wanted to learn as much as he could before starting his trek.
Bees and bats!!!
It was worth the scare because he found some treasure!
He then found the royal baths. He couldn't resist going for a swim.
He did much better this time around in the tomb, he was able to make it to the end! Way to go, Chris!
His trip was very successful! He called Jess to tell her he was coming home!
Chris finally made it home, someone was very excited to see him!
Jess was pretty happy to have him home as well.
Chris tucked Charlie into bed that night. "I weally missed you, Daddy."
Later, Jess expressed how much she missed him too.
Chris thought something was wrong with Thor, so he took him to the vet. Turns out he was fine and just really dirty. heh
Charlie is a rather chatty babe. He loves babbling to his stuffed puppo.
Mulan aged up! She enjoys getting on counters and judging everyone and everything.
She stays right with Charlie, they are partners in crime.
Chris got Charlie a slide, he loves it!
Charlie had an accident and was embarrassed by it. Poor baby! Chris tried to comfort him.
Chris had a blast at Geekcon! Jess had to leave early because she got sick. Before she left she was eyeing up Bjorn Bjergsen. Jess, really? heh
Chris finished the evening with a jog.
WARNING: HUGE POST
After giving her mother the 'mother' of a beating, Claire was still enraged, fueled by anger even with The Superior coming between her mother and herself, sitting at the console.
Without a word, The Superior scanned Claire's brain.
"Whoa...Whoaaaah!" Claire cried out.
"Ooohh..." Superior said as if having a revelation. "I was expecting something more...mundane. Many earth aliens tend to want to return to Sixam to take their SPT's place, although we cannot allow it since training needs to start from the toddler stage. You seem to have a case more akin to something I would have seen on All My Simsters."
"And what do you plan on doing with me?" snapped Claire. "Teleport me in jail? Send us home and take over Earth in retaliation? You can tell me and I won't deny what I did. That peach deserved a smackdown for everything she did and I'd do it again!"
"Oh boy..." said Max, inhaling as he waited for The Superior's reply.
The Superior mused.
"I would not dare take over your planet. It's already hard enough dealing with the governments of Sixam. And no, dear child, you're not in trouble."
Mipalon's eyes widened in her daze.
"But Supa...Supa..."
The Superior waved her hand as an aside and returned to Claire and Max.
"How about you and your friend joining me in my quarters upstairs? You can calm yourself over some drinks and we can discuss your reason for being here."
Claire gave a low growl, saying, "Alright..."
The Superior then brought Claire and Max upstairs to her own quarters. It was a simple but interesting room, with maps and what looked to be refreshments, overlooking Sixam through a large window.
"Now then," said Superior, "Before we talk you need to calm yourself."
"You seriously expect me to calm down?" Claire growled.
"Yes," the older alien replied. "Now, please, just follow my lead. Breathe calmly, follow my lead."
Claire rolled her eyes but did as The Superior asked.
After a few more breaths, Claire felt her rage simmering.
"There. Is that better?" asked Superior.
"A bit I guess," said Claire, Max quietly watching.
"Good, now you and your friend can sit while I prepare some refreshments to quench the rest of your angry fire."
As The Superior mixed some drinks, Claire looked around while Max got a call from the school.
"You have a very lovely room," Claire commented.
"Thank you," said The Superior. "This is where I keep watch over the Hive and this district of Sixam."
"Yeah...Yeah I'm on Sixam...No it ain't an excuse, Mr. Simms...Yeah whatever. Bye" Max said with a sigh after hanging up.
"Max I...Ummm...I know you were the one that decided to come along, but I think you can probably go home if you want. I mean I'm sure I could find my own way...""Claire rambled.
Max raised a brow.
"You're not making sense, babe. You saying you're sorry."
"Well...Yeah. I mean now thinking on it...I'm sure I could have thought of another way here. Then you wouldn't be in this mess..."
"Ah babe, c'mon. I ain't sorry. I got to see a good fight and even see a goody-good go ballistic. Heh...Funny though that...thinking about it...it was all for good, huh."
Claire chuckled a little.
"Yeah...You're usually the one wanting to cause trouble, huh..."
"Eh..." said Max. "Whatever..."
"I think what your friend is saying is that he used to do it out of boredom," suggested The Superior as she sat down, placing the drinks on the table.
Max shrugged. Superior grinned before turning to Claire with a serious face once more.
"Now then, how about telling me more about your case?"
Claire looked at the older alien in surprise.
"Didn't you read my mind and find out?"
"The basics," said Superior. "You are here because you are accusing your mother of hurting your father and while your sister's mother did similar, she is contained and yet your own is not. Am I correct?"
"There's more than that!" exclaimed Claire.
"Then tell me this 'more'," said The Superior.
Claire inhaled, pouring her heart as she said, "Mom forced Dad's injections on him. He didn't want them. I have a friend that is an Earth Alien too and she said that SPT#3s aren't allowed to do that! And when Dad didn't send me back, Mom didn't leave him alone. She even got Shenula down in the prison to help her which resulted in my sister. We have a satellite but he still has nightmares of what they did. He was fine for a while, but when sis started asking about her "mom", he started to relapse. I got fed up. I wanted her to know what she did and how it all felt, admittedly, with my fist."
"And how are you involved with all this?" Superior asked Max.
"Heh. It's funny," said Max. "She asked if she could borrow the rocket ship I was working on and I decided to tag along for the ride. Which then became...well..I guess something more. I enjoyed seeing the fight and all, but I'm happier that Claire got some vengeance for her dad. Believe me, lady. Her dad really didn't deserve everything that happened."
"I see," said Superior, getting up. "Excuse me for a moment while I check my datalogs."
As The Superior went over to her maps, Claire chatted with Max about her Dad, now beginning to feel down and starting to cast doubt if she had done the right thing even coming to Sixam.
"Never doubt yourself, Claire," Superior said as she looked over her map. "While acting on instinct is not always the best course of action, it is done now and now we are here and I will look over what was mentioned to me."
The Superior then voiced a command.
"Bring up Datalog 01-2018 Holosphere for Ship 1-9-21-9."
The little device brought up a misty hologram, The Superior making matches on her map, Claire and Max continuing to converse.
"For someone with a broken rig, Mipalon made a lot more trips than I expected..." The Superior commented to herself with a sigh. "And I will bet that, as you probably mentioned to Quibtz, lot all of these will match the logs we have on our general files..."
It was then that The Superior revealed that her antique globe beside her console was concealing something: A quick little bar for those extra stressful moments.
Max laughed.
"Guess even leader of the Pollination Technicians needs some juice sometimes, huh?"
Superior mused, "At times. Although do not tell Quibtz. He'd probably flip if he realized the "antique globe" I acquired for my quarters contained a mini bar."
"So long as we can sneak in a bit too?" asked Max.
Claire groaned, shaking her head as she tried to regain her composure again.
"Oh Max..."
Next post, the conclusion.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
And thus, the final post of Claire's Revenge.
After a laugh over Max's question of drink, The Superior finished her drink and stood to go get her tablet.
Claire and Max were now laughing over Max's joke.
"Okay, okay but seriously though: Have you actually drank anything more than a root beer?"
"Well duh! I mean being leader of the Renegades, we've snuck the few screwdrivers and even broke into my dad's nectar reserves."
"Ooo! I got a better one! Have you ever gotten dazed off too much coffee? Apparently Dad went camping one time and Gramma said he was not allowed to drink it after that."
"BWahaha! Lightweight."
Superior cleared her throat.
"Speaking of your father, Claire, I have compared the ship logs to those filed and there is an inconsistency. Just how many times did Mipalon visit your place of residence?"
"Way too many," said Claire, chuckling with a sigh. "I'm not sure exactly but I'd say at least 3 or more times a week?"
"Well then," said Superior. "I will deal with this by our laws from now on. I suggest you two get back home before your families wonder where you went to."
Claire smiled at Max.
"Thanks for being here...babe."
"Heh...Now you're saying it too," said Max. "C'mon. Let's blow this popstand."
Thus, Claire and Max left for the rocketship, Quibtz busy trying to train himself on how to read datalogs.
"How did I miss so much?! Ooooohhhh...Superior will have my head for not realizing what was going on?"
Speaking of The Superior, the leader of the SPTs was down in the lab with Mipalon.
"You seriously believed her? Superior, she attacked me. How can you side with an Earth alien that decided to attack me and blame me for things that never happened?"
"Mipalon...I matched the datalogs from your ship with your logs. There were at least 16 that did not match up. I also believe if I speak with Shenula, she may open up if I offer a deal..."
Mipalon then began to beg.
"Please, your Superior. Take away my rank, put me on mess duty. I don't need to be placed in one of those jail cells."
"Mipalon...You forced injections on a sim when they didn't want them."
"But he..."
The Superior gave a hard look before Mipalon finally gave in.
"Yes...I did..."
Superior nodded.
"Stand please."
Once Claire's mother stood, Superior scanned her brain.
"I had to gain more insight into what may have happened, since you finally admitted what you did. Now follow me. Quibtz will then set up a cell for you where you will remain until a more formal hearing on the matter."
Claire's mother complied, realizing now that her actions had finally came back to not only haunt her, but to strip her of everything she held in high regard for herself.
Back home, Claire was chatting with Max.
"Thanks for being there with me, Max. I mean I could have maybe handled everything myself but...you being there did help."
"Of course," said Max, flexing. "I mean if that Superior peach tried to mess with her, I could handle that old bat."
"Umm..." Claire laughed. "Let's not push it. She could probably turn your brain to goo with her mental powers."
Max chuckled, "Meh, maybe. But at least I won't be locked away like your alien momma!"
Max then took Claire's hands into his, now sounded more sincere, an odd thing for a Villareal.
"Babe I...I'm happy you got justice for your dad. You gonna tell him?"
"Mmm..maybe."
"Well I hope you do. My old man he...well...I already said I planned on moving out. I wanted to ask you something though, before you go home."
Claire grinned.
"Yes?"
"Will...Will you be my girlfriend? I mean like going steady and everything?"
"We have been getting close..." contemplated Claire. "And aside from his initial outburst, I don't think Mom and Dad would mind us...you know...actually being official...What about your Dad?"
"Fudge my Dad!" said Max. "Like I said, I'm moving out. He's nothing to me! If your folks are okay with it, it should be good, right?"
"Well...I guess yeah. Yeah I'll go steady!"
Max embraced Claire
"That is awesome. Thanks, babe."
Max then whispered.
"Ya know...We're a couple now...kinda...and we got a rocket..."
"Ohho Max! That bad boy is showing again."
Claire suddenly grabbed Max by the waist.
"Let Goody-Good help with that..."
With that, Claire planted a hard kiss on Max's lips.
"Mmmph..." Max groaned, trying to hold on as long as possible before he had to pull away to breathe.
"Phew! That was....hah...amazing! Wanna try a round two?"
Claire giggled.
"Sure...in the rocket."
The two then donned on their spacegear once more...
And went off to mess around in 0 Gs
"Huh..." said Hugo. "Guess Max forgot something up on the moon."
"Why the moon?" asked Luna.
"Because he's taking the rocket out again just after coming back."
The two went waaayyy up, leaving the world behind, much like Max planned to leave his family weeks later.
And indeed, about a month after everything, Max moved into a certain trailer that had belonged to a certain AI at one time, now making it his own.
And the best part was, a certain alien was in the same town.
"Hey Max, it's me."
"I see the move went well. How are you feeling?"
"Good. Nice not being yelled at or arguing with Dad anymore."
"Oh! Speaking of. Dad said you're invited to dinner next week. Said you can take some leftovers back with you since Gramma always cooks way too much."
"Heh. Thanks. I may be building rocket parts, but rent here ain't cheap and there ain't much left for food."
"Still," said Claire, moving in to kiss the now independent Maxwell Villareal. "I'm happy to see you happy with your family."
"Mmmph," said Max. "Yeah. Same to you too, babe."
And thus ends "Claire's Revenge". Next time will be a short called "Sakura's Travels" where he goes to Brindleton Bay to find out a biological sister he didn't know he had, although the first stop will be in San Myshuno where Sakura and Julia take part in a protest with some interesting attire.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
i played a little bit with the Winters a few days ago kinda feel like deleting some of my mods because the game gets patches more frequently than previous sim games so my game tends to be broken a lot.. lol.
Lucas Kraft and his nephew, Kendrick Lamb, could not afford the nice apartment in the city and thus were forced to become squatters, living in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere.
Despite hardships, they are very close
Kendrick does get tired of eating cereal constantly
He does enjoy his chemistry set that his uncle Lucas got him. He doesn’t ask where the money comes from, however.
Kendrick does not trust anyone other than his uncle, especially if they wear cat ears
I'm working on my next short story regarding Sakura and his biological family so here's a sneak peek. This is Sakura's biological mother, Dana LaCroix. And yes, this does mean his true family origins reside more "Parisian".
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
And now that I've gotten some game in, I can finally start on my last 2nd World short story.
Sakura's Travels
Weeks went by after Claire's trip to Sixam, Claire and her father were soon getting ready for an event planned by Julia, although the human teen had not told her own parents, only that she had plans on going out that night to San Myshuno.
Emma was using the stove so I guess Peter got desperate?
"Sakura," said Emma. "Have you seen Julia?"
"Mmph..." said Sakura as he ate his burger, "She said she had to get ready for some sort of function tonight. I'll go check on her."
After finishing his burger, he went upstairs, hearing Julia humming to herself in the bathroom.
"Julia? Are you decent?"
"Umm....Yeah...You can come in..." Julia said hesitantly.
Sakura entered the bathroom, pausing for a moment when he saw Julia, dressed up in a very flashy outfit and wearing a blonde wig.
"Umm...Julia, sweetie? Are you going through some phase we need to talk about? I mean I fully support you in whatever you're doing so long as it isn't illegal or would hurt anyone..."
Julia laughed, although Sakura also hearing a sigh of relief.
"Oh thank plum! I wasn't sure you'd understand. Heh...And don't worry, Dad. It isn't illegal...well...Not yet..."
"Not yet?" said Sakura, raising an eyebrow.
"You see," explained Julia, "Tonight I'm going out as Lady Shadow."
"Okay....You've become a superhero?" commented Sakura.
Julia laughed, "Not really, although maybe if we can change Mayor Feng's mind. He's been trying to pass a by-law that bans all what he consider "distracting dress" which would also include drag. We have a guy named Kyle in our class that does drag on the weekends at the karaoke bar. If Mayor Feng's law is passed, he won't be able to do his "Darling Diva Does Disco" or "Sunday Supers" shows anymore. So I decided to hold a protest at Mayor Feng's weekly speech tonight along with Nividia and Claire, and apparently Uncle Brody too. I didn't know if you'd understand..."
It was Sakura's turn to laugh.
"Hey I may not do drag, nor do I really know anyone that does, but I have done my share of protests. I had to protest just to take a guy to my high school graduation and even helped with a walk-out in college when they wanted to get rid of the library. I don't mind protesting for something like this!"
"Wow, Dad," said Julia. "I...never realized."
Julia then smiled.
"Okay then, Dad. Before we go out, you need to get dressed up. I told Claire and Nividia that we're gonna make Mayor Feng notice one way or another!"
Sakura chuckled. "Sure."
Sakura started looking over his face.
"Can you check the closet and see if your Nan left that bag of her clothes she was planning on giving away? Oh and check for any wigs left over from Halloween."
"Sure thing, Dad."
After another half hour, Sakura and Julia went downstairs, Peter blinking.
"Uhh...What's going on guys?"
Julia explained the drag protest.
"And you roped your Dad into this, huh?" Peter chuckled. "If I had heard about it earlier, I could have made up signs or something for you. I've never actually been one for protesting part. That's usually your uncle's department."
"Oh yeah. Uncle Brody was all up for it. Even raided Aunt Opera's outfits to try and find something that might fit. I can't wait to see what he's wearing!"
"Yeah really. Can I ask though why maybe you didn't start with a letter to Mayor Feng?"
"This is Mayor Feng we're talking about," said Sakura, mimicking the man. "Aunt Jasmine invited him over one day with his wife and all he would talk about was how he wanted San Myshuno to be a "model" community, if he wasn't talking about his wife's business."
"I guess that's true. He is a bit of a stick in the mud sometimes," said Peter. "And you don't fear Aunt Jasmine seeing you like this?"
"If after everything Aunt Jasmine and I went through, she has something to say about her nephew and great-niece going off to protest one's right to perform drag and wear what they wish, then she must have something wrong going on in her head. I'm not scared."
Peter laughed.
"Sounds like you're all set then. Better get going then. Mayor Feng will be starting his weekly speeches soon."
Julia nodded.
"Right. C'mon, Dad. Let's stick it to the man!"
"Right behind you," said Sakura, beaming with confidence.
Next post, Julia and Sakura, along with the rest of their group, fight for the right to drag.
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@Celticgamer0 Holy smokes! You could definitely tell she was gonna have twins. Love the shots.
Plum it, I'll post again!
Julia and Sakura soon headed out to San Myshuno, meeting up with Brody and Claire, as well as Levono's daughter Nividia. They then ascended down to Uptown where Mayor Feng was giving his speech...to little to no crowd.
"Now that's just sad," said Brody as the group watched Mayor Feng. "He's just...speaking to empty chairs."
"And to the gym goers I guess," said Sakura.
"From what I heard, it was his wife's idea," commented Nivida. "Speak every week and eventually you'll draw a crowd."
"Not this week though," said Julia. "Not if we can speak louder."
Julia then thought for a moment.
"Dad? Do you think you can change out of your "Mrs. Nesbit" for the protest?"
Sakura raised a brow.
"You sure? I thought you wanted everyone dressed up."
"Yeah, but I think maybe it might seem more official if someone was wearing a 'protest' shirt."
"I think I get what you're talking about,' said Sakura.
Having packed shirts just in case, Julia allowed her dad to change before giving him a sign and the megaphone she had borrowed from the cheerleadering club.
"Don't be a snag! Allow the drag!" Sakura shouted over Mayor Feng.
The man was a bit perturbed, but continued his speech.
"Yes! As your mayor, I promise to make San Myshuno a place of order and harmony...."
Soon, everyone else joined Sakura, shouting out the message about Mayor Feng's unfair proposal.
"I choose my dress, not you!" Julia hollered out over the small crowd.
"Does it look like I'm hurting anyone wearing my wife's night dress? NO!" Brody roared into the microphone. "And I don't care! Wear the dress! Wear the dress!!"
Mayor Feng continued to talk, trying to increase his volume.
"And so, as proposed by me and my wife..."
"Fleck no! We won't go! Fleck no! We won't go!" the protesters shouted above him. "Drag is here in Myshuno!"
Finally, Mayor Feng stopped his speech, his lip turning up as his brows narrowed down.
"Ah Mr. Feng," said Sakura, having changed back into his costume as the small group's chats lowered, Julia still charging on. "Glad you finally decide to address us."
"You're Jasmine's nephew aren't you?" Mr. Feng said sharply. "What are you doing in such a get-up? I would have thought her family would have been brought up better!"
"Excuse me!" said Sakura. "I'm here supporting my daughter's protest on account of your "distracting dress" proposal!"
"And you look ridiculous! Thus why I'm proposing the ban on "distracting dress" here in San Myshuno. Our city already has the wack-outs wearing bathing suits and masks. We don't need other citizens dressing up like some peafowls!"
Brody loomed over Mr. Feng.
"Excuse me, sir but have you considered that some of those 'peafowl' may not even be dressing in drag? Ever heard of transitioning? And If we're talking about "distracting dress," I've seen your wife wear some flashier stuff than what we're even wearing out in public. If you pass this so-called law, your wife would have to start paying some hefty fines I think."
Mayor Feng gasped.
"My dear Lily? Surely not! I mean her outfits..."
"Are just as flamboyant and 'distracting' as ours tonight. You can't just ban 'distracting dress' unless you're meaning 'distracting dress' and that doesn't just mean 'guy in a dress' or 'girl in thick pants. It means anything distracting, which can include your wife's wardrobe."
Mr. Feng was dumbfounded, Sakura giving Brody a look as if to ease off a bit to let it sink in with the man that he almost banned his hot-headed wife's formal wear.
Julia then cleared her throat.
"Mr. Feng? May we sit down and talk?"
"I...I...I guess..." said the mayor, blinking with astonishment. "All she wanted was to make San Myshuno look civilized..."
Mr. Feng, Brody, Sakura, and Julia sat down, Julia then saying her piece, Brody giving a hard glare with Sakura hushing his brother-in-law.
"Mayor Feng. We didn't come to embarrass you."
The mayor gave a huff.
"Well it felt like it..."
Sakura shook his head to Brody.
"We wanted to protest because if you passed such a law, sure, maybe it could prevent some eyesores of fashion, like when my uncle had to wear a maternity top..."
"Hey..." Brody grumbled, Julia chuckling as she waved at him and continued.
"But you see, Mayor Feng, a law is supposed to help more than hinder and your law would have been doing more hinder than harm. We have a guy in our class that does drag on the weekends. He entertains so many at the karaoke bar on Saturdays and quite enjoys it himself. Were he not allowed to do that, he would probably feel as if the city he was born in was shunning him for a part of his personality. No one would get to see him dance and perform and I am sure his self-esteem would plummet."
Mayor Feng narrowed his brow in thought.
"And then there are probably those that would be dressed like you are all tonight because it is a part of who they are, who they fully are..."
"Exactly Mayor Feng," said Julia. "What about your citizens that are transitioning but haven't gone through adjustments? What about citizens that just find a skirt more comfortable than shorts on a hot day? Or just want to wear something that belonged to a departed loved one? So long as they aren't hurting anyone Mayor Feng, then why hurt them? I mean sure, a poor fashion sense can hurt the eyes briefly, but a ban just hurts everyone, and for a lot longer. Do you understand what I mean now, Mayor Feng?"
The mayor then clapped with glee.
"You'd make a wonderful politician in the future. Yes, I get it now. If I want to better this city, it won't be through banning drag or the like. That and...well, Lily might have my head if she found out that her party-wear was suddenly outlawed."
"I still keep my reservations about you though," the mayor said to Sakura. "Such an open top? You don't even have...what women have..."
Sakura shrugged.
"Would it matter?"
"I guess not," said Mayor Feng. "Now if you excuse me, I must head home."
"Yeah," said Brody. "Same here. C'mon kids, Sakura. Let's go."
Julia and Sakura were soon dropped off home, tired but pleased that the protest had shown to be a success.
Julia hugged her Dad before they went inside.
"Thanks for supporting the cause, Dad. I admit, I was really nervous at first when I came up with the idea, but having you there tonight really helped me get over it. I don't think any foster parents I had before would have gone so far as to actually dress up."
Sakura smiled.
"It's like I said: It wasn't illegal nor hurting anyone-well, except Mayor Feng's pride a bit-and you're my daughter. Of course I was going to support you. Even if it means wearing this outfit."
"Yeah...Thanks again, Dad."
"Sure...Now speaking of though, let's go in. These heels are killing my feet."
Next post, Sakura gets a message from Tobias with some shocking news.
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The next morning, everyone was up, Julia having taken a holiday from school.
"You actually got him to change his mind," Peter commented on Julia's efforts the night before. "I didn't think that would be possible."
"Well once you talked to him, Mayor Feng didn't seem all that reasonable," said Julia. "I think he just needed a good 'boot' in the cerebellum to make him see the bigger picture."
"Still though," said Peter. "That's a big accomplishment. I'm proud of you, Julia."
"Heh. Thanks Pops."
Just after cleaning his breakfast dishes, Sakura got a text from Tobias.
"Huh. Glad he finally figured out how to text instead of calling me for everything."
He scrolled through.
"Yeesh Tobias. Maybe you should have called me on this one. Peter's shown me novels shorter than this...Uhhuh...What?"
Sakura sat down by Peter just as Emma finished regaling him about her latest time in the office.
"And then...for a Fools' Day prank, I wrote it all in comic sans!"
"Hah....Oh man, Mom..."
"Hey, Peter?" asked Sakura. "Got a minute?"
"Yeah, what?"
"Well, Tobias just texted me. He says he's found some possible information about my biological mother. I'm planning on going to visit him this afternoon to see what he has."
"Can I come too, Dad?" asked Julia. "I rarely get to see Uncle Toby."
"Ah, not this time. You may be on holiday but you still have homework to finish and a project to build for Friday. I can handle this on my own."
Peter paused, soon intertwining his fingers.
"On...On your own? I know you and Julia went off to San Myshuno last night but...I...You...What if something happens..."
"Peter, I'll be fine. It's only Tobias. And if you're worried about Crash, she's long gone. I'll be okay."
"I guess...I just...I still get afraid sometimes. I don't want to lose you again."
"I appreciate the sentiment, Peter, but again. I'll be fine. Would it help you if I called from Aunt Jasmine's place once I finish visiting with Tobias?"
"Why not call from there?"
"Because his apartment has a low noise policy. I'd rather keep it as such. That and I want to see Aunt Jasmine's new puppy."
"Alright. Call from your aunt's place. I'm probably just overly paranoid."
Peter then kissed Sakura's cheek.
"Be safe. I love you."
"Of course I will. I love you, too Peter."
That afternoon, Sakura went off to San Myshuno to visit Tobias. He found the man in the hallway.
"Hi Uncle Tobias."
"Eh? Oh yes, Sakura. Sh..Let's get in my place. I have something to show you."
The two went into Tobias' apartment, Sakura noticing four new pictures on the wall.
"Your wife?" asked Sakura.
"Nope," said Tobias, giving a yawn.
"Those are pictures of your mother, Dana LaCroix. Sent to me by your sister."
Sakura sat down, eyes now widening as he took in the news.
"My...My sister? Wait, are you sure? How did you even know this woman is my biological mother?"
Tobias chuckled.
"I wasn't sure myself at first. After you showed me how to use this phone for the internet, I signed up to that Simbook website and to a group looking for lost relatives. I have a brother of my own I've been trying to find. Saw a young lady on there that was looking for a brother of hers. Said her mother had mentioned it before she passed. 'Born in Parisian area, was given to St. Aria's Mercy Orphanage.' That was the orphanage your Dad got you from, right?"
"Yeah. Still, from what Mom said, there were a lot of kids there."
"Ah but how many of them were the offspring of an artist? That's always been the rumour."
Sakura gave a small smile.
"Yes, that is the rumour, Tobias, but still. There were probably tons of children at that orphanage. I would love to think that this woman was my biological mother, but there's no way to be sure."
"Oh there is," corrected Tobias. "You were adopted the same day you were put in that orphanage, correct? Now while the place couldn't give your name or where your parents lived because of privacy, they told your sister that you were the only child given up at that orphanage that spring day. And while there were others adopted, you were the only 'same day' baby. I'm telling you, Sakura. I truly think that this lady I was talking to is your biological sister and the woman in the photos she gave me is your mother."
"This all sounds a bit, crazy, Uncle Toby," said Sakura. "But if what you say is true, I may have a sibling I never knew about. Where is she? Why didn't she give you a picture of her?"
Tobias shrugged.
"Said she didn't want to show her picture online. She sent those pictures by mail for plum sake, after we chatted I mentioned about you being adopted. According to the address, her name is Ashley and she lives in Brindleton Bay. Your father and I used to stay there between tours. Nice place. Lots of strays though so watch your plate as it were."
Sakura felt his heart flutter.
"I...I still can't take it in. If...If this is all true, I have a sibling! A long lost sibling that is trying to find me!"
The two got up, Sakura hugging Tobias.
"Thank you so much, Tobias! This...This is wonderful!"
"Don't mention it. I think Satoshi would have wanted you to find your biological parents at some point. I'm just happy to have hopefully helped. Now go take those pics and go find your sister."
Sakura went over to the wall and took the pics off the wall.
"Heh...Peter's always been asking when we could on vacation again. Hope he doesn't mind Brindleton Bay then. I'm sure Julia would enjoy it. Maybe even Emma."
"Who's Emma?" asked Tobias.
"Peter's Mom. Really nice woman."
Tobias nodded his head.
"Oh yeah...Ah what am I saying. I'm too old to get involved."
Sakura laughed.
"I think she'd think the same. Now I have to go see my aunt. I promised Peter I'd call him from her place."
"Okay see ya. Wait...How old is your aunt...?"
And so, Sakura went off with the possible pictures of his birth mother, a woman by the name of Dana LaCroix, who apparently also had a second child, Ashley LaCroix, hoping to find her long lost brother.
Next time, Sakura tells his family the news, talks to his mom (As in Alice) about his biological family, and then vacation to Brindleton Bay to search for long lost relatives.
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@FanPhoria Hi! Haven't seen you in a while! Your vampires are awesome, especially that first shot. That wedding one though. Guess dying by sunlight does make for some shining wedding photos...lol
After speaking with Tobias, Sakura went over to visit Aunt Jasmine, checking on her and her new housepets: Sir Lawrence Taptoes III, Miss Muffin Wigglebottoms, and their puppy, Scruffs Taptoes III.
"You ready to go out for walkies, Lawrence?" said Jasmine to the large chow-chow. "Okay. Go get your leashy and I'll walk you out."
"Sakura can you watch Muffins and Scruffs while I'm out for a bit to let Lawrence go piddle?"
Sakura chuckled. Ever since his aunt had gotten her dogs, she had been even more relaxed and positive than when they had their talk so long ago.
"Heh...Sure thing Aunt Jasmine. Let me finish cleaning up around here."
Jasmine bent down to address the black pug in the room.
"Mumsy will only be gone for a bit. Then I can take you out for walkies a little later, okay?"
Muffin gave a snorty "ruff" as if she was replying.
Sakura didn't ask or want to know how Lawrence and Muffin had their puppy. If one thing though, the little ruff was a bottomless pit when it came to food.
"BooowBowbow!"
"Scruffs, you just ate a whole bowl of kibble and half you mom's food. You don't need any more."
"Let's cuddle on the couch with your mom, huh?"
Scruffs panted with a smile.
Outside, Jasmine gave a fowl scrunch of her nose.
"Oh dear. I shall never get used to how much you actually piddle!"
"But that was a good piddle! Who wants a treat?"
Lawrence barked, jumping up and down in excitement.
Back up in the apartment, Sakura was holding up Scruffs.
"Okay, just don't pee on me," said Sakura, smiling. "There we go."
"Plum you're adorable!"
Scruffs wiggled his little legs as if he was swimming, giving little yaps.
Sakura smiled, cuddling the pup.
"Okay, lil guy. I gotta call Peter."
"Hey Peter...Yes I'm doing okay....Was just taking care of Aunt Jasmine's dogs...Hm?...Yeah...Uhhuh...Yeah I'm planning on going to Mom's and then I'll be home...Yes...I love you, too."
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Jasmine! Jasmine, dear! Is it alright if I come over? Lily is working late and I am kind of bored."
Sakura went to answer the door, Muffin barking.
"It's okay, Muffins. It's just Mr. Feng."
"Oh. Hello, Sakura."
"Hi Mr. Feng. Aunt Jasmine isn't here right now. Maybe check in an hour or so? We're tending to the dogs."
"I understand," said Mr. Feng. "Might be best when she finishes with the pups. Last thing I need is Lawrence being interested in my shoes...again."
Sakura sat down again, Muffin joining him.
"Don't worry, Muffin. I don't mind you barking at him."
"Bark at who?" asked Jasmine after returning with Lawrence.
"Just Victor Feng. He was bored and wanting to hang out."
"Oh dear. I hope you told him to wait until I'm finished taking out the dogs. Would you mind playing with Lawrence while I get Muffin's coat?"
"One sec, Aunt Jasmine," said Sakura, rubbing Muffin's tummy.
Lawrence suddenly gave a loud bark, telling Sakura that "Playtime. Now!"
"C'mere Lawrence. Wanna play fetchies?"
The dog bounded over, Sakura tossing the ball, although only for the dog to just plop down and chew on it.
Aunt Jasmine was taking out the garbage when she looked down.
"I thought you were playing fetch with him?"
"He apparently wanted to play 'Fetch once and Chew on it' instead."
And Scruffs went to take a nap in the sun.
Just then, Sakura's phone rang.
"Hello...Oh hey Mom! Yeah I'm just about to leave...Yeah...Yeah she's here."
"Oh!" exclaimed Aunt Jasmine. "Tell Alice I should be good for Friday next week. I have Darling Walsh coming over to babysit my lil Wiggles and Taptoes whimsies!"
Alice said over the phone, almost audible.
"What the flying monkeys is she going on with?"
Sakura laughed.
"She got a sitter for the dogs and will be available for Friday."
"What?" Jasmine laughed herself. "You always told me to get a hobby. What's wrong with taking care of dogs?"
"Nothing wrong with that," Alice called out. "But they're turning your speech into goo."
Next post, Sakura and Alice talk about Sakura's biological mother.
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@FanPhoria Hi! Haven't seen you in a while! Your vampires are awesome, especially that first shot. That wedding one though. Guess dying by sunlight does make for some shining wedding photos...lol
Omgosh, yes! I was thinking the same thing, like--wow. And she's all pink cause she's flirty? Like, death really looks good on her ;-P
Yeah, my computer fitzed and I lost all my old game saves and got kinda depressed about it haha. I couldn't bring myself so even LOOK at the game for ages, but I've finally eased back into some casual play after a significant mourning period for Dani, and the Powerpuffs, and of course my beloved self-based alien Fanphoria Mercury. Ah well, c'est la Sims!
I love your puppy names btw
Aaaand, I have yet another lesbian vampire wedding, haha! I talked a bit about the backstory in the "what happened in your game today" thread, so I'll try to link to that here so I don't repeat myself. It's, uh, quite a story, so I definitely suggest you check that out so you understand what's going on haha.
So, things continued to be nice and rosy in the household, even with Alyssa married to Satanika while being engaged to Satanika's sister Danine. Satanika was usually out all night in her criminal career, and Danine was gone most days as a writer, so there were no jealousy issues at all, and they all tookk turns taking care of little Alyk. But, soon enough, Alyssa got the whim to get married to Danine, and it seemed a real shame to break up her and Satanika, and I knew that if I wanted to have a big wedding event (which Romantic Danine totally deserved) then it would likely trigger that jealousy so...I cheated, and gave Alyssa the Player reward trait without making her do the serial romantic aspiration, JUST so I could have a big wedding and keep my nice, happy, polyamorous family together :-P And man, if it didn't turn out to be possibly THE most successful wedding I've ever done. Like, I've earned gold before, but never in a way that felt so natural and smooth. It was honestly a breathtaking experience to play. And I even got pictures!
Boy, did I get pictures.
Alyssa, and her brother, who was a guest, are vampires, so we had the wedding at night. Danine took the next day off work, so no worries there, and it was already everyone else's day off anyway. They exchanged vows at right around the stroke of midnight.
Satanika isn't wearing black cause she's sad btw, black and gold are just Her Colors. And although it's not traditional, I actually think Danine looks stunning in her green dress. It was quite a small wedding actually, just immediate family, but Danine and Satanika have four other siblings, so that filled things out a bit. Alysssa father didn't even show up, he's always been rather absentee, and her other paretn, whoever they are (darn geneology tree :-/) passed away sometime ago. her brother was there tho, so that was good, and he and Satanika managed to behave themselves (they actually hate each other lol).
Anyway, then it was back to the Von Haunt Estate house (a rebuild from the gallery, of course) for refreshments and cake, and mingling of course. Here's Danine and Alyssa with Danine's mom and Alyssa's brother, all looking stunning. I'm probably over using that word :-P
And here's all three of our "thruple," absolutely thrilled and happy together.
Little Alyk set the table, and then it was time for cake.
I love this little moment actually, Danine and Alyssa, with their brothers on either side :-D Oh, and of course Mimsy crashed, but that's fine. there actually weren't too many other people there, since it was so late, so the ghosts were really the only ones to contend with, lol.
Anyway, cake:
(Ugh, Markus, why is your face like that, it's so creepy, haha) And then some declarations of love:
There was a brief moment when Alyk got spooked by a ghost, and used some naughty words at the dinner table.
"Now, now, young man, you know better than that." But that was really the only major hiccup. I mean, the caterer didn't make a cake, but that was expected ;-P
Then the newlywed were feeling frisky, so it was upstairs to whoohoo
Aaaand the next morning the family all had breakfast together :-D
And they all lived Happily ever after. or, well...hopefully. We'll see
@Celticgamer0 Thanks. Looks like Agnes and Emily are bonding well.
@FanPhoria Oh ouch! Nothing kills the game like the PC going on the fritz. If anything that's why I back-up my families on the gallery.
Danine really pulls that dress off well (I don't mean it like that, people. Mind out of the gutter...LOL), especially since there are few, at least amongst my own sims, that can even suit that style of dress. Also I think my AI Levono would approve of this relationship...LOL. He's in charge of romance settings and his wife and himself, while devoted, are also 'swingers' :P
Will this get us to page 496? Maybe? I dunno.
After snuggling with the dogs, Sakura went off to his mother's place to talk about his plans to go to Brindleton Bay.
First thing Sakura had to do though, was clean up a scrambled egg that was on the porch. Whether it was his mother's or someone else's, he didn't know.
"Seriously? Some people..."
And, maybe to kill two birds with one stone, he went into the bathroom to wash the pan and his hands.
"Grossgrossgross..."
Sakura found his mother on the computer.
"Hey Mom."
"Hi dear. One sec. I'm almost finished this level."
After her game, Alice got up and hugged Sakura.
"So, what brings you to visit your mom?"
"I thought I told you, Mom. It's about...Well, can we sit down?"
After the two sat down, Sakura started talking about his visit with Tobias.
"So he thinks he's found your original Mom, huh?"
"Well...possibly. Everything seems to match. Same orphanage, timing is right. She's unfortunately passed away, but according to Tobias, I still have a sister out there I haven't met yet. At least not until I go to Brindleton Bay."
"That sounds wonderful," said Alice. "Except...you seem a bit apprehensive for some reason."
"It's just..." said Sakura. "I guess I'm feeling a bit conflicted. As if me going out to find out more about my biological family would be insulting you somehow. At the same time though...I really want to know what she was like."
"Oh Sakura," Alice said sincerely. "Your old anxiety is showing again. You wouldn't be insulting me. If anything I am happy this day finally came. I hope you find your sister and tell her about how I will always treat her as my own if we ever met."
"Heh...Thanks Mom."
"Now then, do you have any pics of this long-lost sister?" asked Alice.
"No," said Sakura. "But I do have of her Mom...or my Mom...Wow that's weird."
Sakura then showed Alice the pictures of Dana LaCroix.
"Phew! Quite the looker back in the day."
"Yeah. Ashley mailed the pics to Tobias, who then let me take them. I plan on returning the originals to Ashley if I can find her."
"Well," said Alice, looking over Sakura. "If anything, you have this "Dana's" eyes. Now get going. I think Peter and Julia would enjoy the vacation. Emma too of course, if that job of hers gives her the vacation days."
"Thanks Mom," said Sakura, hugging his Mom before he left. "If I can find Ashley, I'll see if she can visit sometime."
Sakura returned home with a smile on his face, excited to tell Peter the news.
"Mmmph...Welcome home."
"Aw, Peter. I wasn't gone that long."
"I know. But still, I always miss you when you're not around."
"So," asked Peter, "What did Tobias say? Did he find your biological mother?"
"Sort of," explained Sakura. "He got in contact with apparently my sister, who's been looking for me. She sent Tobias the pics of my biological Mom and everything she said seemed to match up. So he suggested that I head out to Brindleton Bay to find this sister of mine. What do you think? Would you be up for a vacation?"
Peter chuckled.
"Well I wouldn't mind. We haven't had a trip in a long time and I wouldn't mind checking out Brindleton Bay."
"Brindleton Bay?!" an overly-excited Julia squealed. "Is it true, Dad? Are we going to Brindleton Bay?!!"
"Calm down, Julia," Sakura said with a laugh to his voice. "Yes, yes we are. My sister Ashley is apparently there."
"That's awesome!" said Julia, still on spring boards. "But they also have like cats everywhere and ocean. Oh and there's this island that's said to be haunted and...."
As Julia raved about Brindleton Bay, Sakura looked at Peter with an amused glance.
"Don't think I've seen someone this excited over something since you asked me to marry you."
"I dunno," said Peter. "We haven't seen Mom's reaction yet."
Sakura smiled.
"Guess we'd better ask her and get ready to go then."
Julia then ran upstairs, preening herself.
"If I'm going on vacation, I'm getting new clothes. Wonder if I should see if I can get Dad and Pops some new stuff too?"
Next post, Off to Brindleton Bay!
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Plum it, I'll post again.
A couple days after, the Williams' family was all ready for an adventure/vacation in Brindleton Bay, jumping aboard a boat and heading off.
"Okay so I called the lady that rented their summer home to us. There's a full kitchen, outside firepit, and even a hottub," explained Sakura. "It will take some time to get there on foot, but at least we can see the sights along the way.
"That's all well and good, Sakura," said Emma, "But why not just call a cab?"
"Well...Maybe..."
"And don't forget, love," said Peter. "We have luggage that needs to be carried too."
"It's not that much, Peter. I mean we packed Emma's and Julia's together and..."
"Hey Pops, look," said Julia, showing Peter her phone. "There's a restaurant not too far from here. Can we get some food before we get to the summer home? I'm starved!"
"Well it does look nice," commented Peter. "And the prices are reasonable. How about it, Sakura?"
"Hah...I guess..." Sakura sighed happily. "We can go eat and then call a cab."
While Julia raved more about eating, Sakura called up the owner of the summer home.
"Yeah, slight detour. We're going to go eat first before we get to the house. You'll leave the key under the rocks? Okay perfect. Thanks!"
The "Coast Breeze" Restaurant (Can't remember name on gallery) was not too far away from the docks, Sakura and company quickly going inside.
"Good evening, sir. Just you today?" asked the hostess.
"Ah no. 4 please."
"Okay...Alright, sir. Table for 4 right upstairs."
"Thanks. Oh and do you have a place we can put our luggage? We just came off the ferry."
"I can tend to those for you. We get a lot of people coming in to eat just after the long boat ride. The waiter will see to you once everyone is seated. Enjoy your meal."
Sakura then led everyone upstairs.
Found the bar.
"Aw..."Julia frowned. "I was hoping that they would have lobster."
"It's probably not in season, dear," explained Emma. "Ooo! Mozzarella sticks..."
The waiter soon came over to take down their orders.
Aaannnd by my own fault, I forgot to order food. XP.
"Wait, waiter! Can we get some food as well?"
The Jangs must be happy that the Glitch next door doesn't threaten them with freezing.
2nd World's sim Omega apparently needed a drink.
Del a Torre was out with Amy.
"And then she calls me a 'bore'! can you believe such a thing?"
"Torre...I came here with you to discuss a new culinary club, not to talk about how Alice Miruchi dumped you."
Sakura was gone to the washroom when the food arrived.
"Ooo! This BLT looks really fresh," Emma commented.
"Yeah," said Peter. "Julia showed me that this place uses locally grown food in their dishes."
Sakura finally returned, taking a sip of water.
"Mmmph...Tastes a bit more...minerally...than the water in Newcrest."
Sakura was more impressed with the food though.
"MMph!! This veggie burger is amazing!!"
The waiter and the bartender are married apparently so the waiter quietly snuck up to kiss her.
"Ahh...That was great! Thanks for taking my suggestion, Pops!" said Julia.
"I'm glad we took it too," said Peter. "Maybe we'll come back here after our vacation."
"Speaking of vacation though," said Sakura. "It's getting late. I'll call the taxi and we can get going after I pay the bill."
"Sir, tell the chef that we're giving everyone a big tip for tonight's meal. That was amazing!" said Peter.
"I'll be sure to relay the message!" said the waiter. "Thank you."
After paying the bill, the taxi honked, ready to take everyone to the summer home.
"Hey, Miss Landgraab. Kinda sad your husband needs a pick-me-up for the night."
"Can it, short-man. I bought it for him. I'll call you later."
Next post, the Williams' family settles into the summer home.
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My sim's cat went into heat, and so I decided to try and get her to mate with the male cat of the house. Wasn't sure it would work, since his traits are like, aloof and spoiled and stuff, and I've had pretty bad luck with getting pets to mate lately, but on the very first try--boom!
And a few hours later, I got the notice she was pregnant! And immediately ran off. Wait, where...where are you going? Omg, are you going to tell the daddy?!
You are! That's adorable! I never noticed that happen before! And now the proud papa is singing.
She went into labor, beforre jumping up on the bed and promptly falling asleep.
But, eventually we did get a couple kittens.
Such a proud mama. Such a good kitty.
So I have a little kitty family now, Momma Mag, Poppa Beau, and little Meau and Moe
@Celticgamer0 Helllooo Caleb!
After a good meal at the restaurant, The William's family made their way to the summer home they were renting. While Julia and Emma went to bed, Sakura went off to the hottub to soak and relax, Peter eventually coming out to join him.
Sakura sighed happily.
"You're missing out, Peter. This hottub is amazing!"
"Oh don't worry," said Peter. "I'm coming."
"Phew! Maybe you shouldn't get in. It'll get way too hot."
"Oh really?"
Just then, Peter jumped into the hottub...sans clothing.
"Oh plum...Yeah that may have turned things up."
"And yet you're still over there," chuckled Peter. "How about coming over here?"
Peter raised a brow.
"That was quick."
"Well I can go back if you want," Sakura laughed.
"Yeess..." said Peter. "But then I wouldn't have you next to me. Guess I'll have to..."
"Hold onto you."
Sakura blushed, glancing down.
"Heh. Well I mean it was already a couple years ago I asked you to marry me, so. You already have me."
Peter smiled.
"That's true."
The two then simply remained there for a moment, Peter noticing Sakura was drifting asleep.
"Hmm...Looks like someone is ready for bed."
"Mnm...I can...hah...stay up."
"How about a massage before bed though?" asked Peter.
Sakura looked over with a lulled smile.
"Mmph...Sure..."
Peter moved his fingers over Sakura's shoulder muscles, Sakura letting out a relaxed sigh.
"Mmmph...I know we're here to find my sister...but I think we've needed this vacation for a...hah...long time."
"I know, love. But we can treat as a vacation too. Nothing to be afraid of, nothing to worry about. Just the four of us, and here, just the two of us," said Peter before finishing. "Now c'mon, Sakura. Let's head to bed."
And after a final soak in the tub, the two headed off to bed, warm and lulled to sleep.
Next post, Julia and Emma have a heart to heart.
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Comments
@Bugsie2016 Ahhhh Claire and Ron! Those poses are sooo cute!!!
@simscognito I swear you're a lurker everywhere!!!
*Cog looks guilty* I'm a nosy parker remember?
Chris traveled back to Selvadorada by himself. He wanted to explore the world some more. His first morning there was interesting, as he woke up he got jumped by spiders!
He chatted up with the locals and some tourist for a bit. He wanted to learn as much as he could before starting his trek.
Bees and bats!!!
It was worth the scare because he found some treasure!
He then found the royal baths. He couldn't resist going for a swim.
He did much better this time around in the tomb, he was able to make it to the end! Way to go, Chris!
His trip was very successful! He called Jess to tell her he was coming home!
Chris finally made it home, someone was very excited to see him!
Jess was pretty happy to have him home as well.
Chris tucked Charlie into bed that night. "I weally missed you, Daddy."
Later, Jess expressed how much she missed him too.
Chris thought something was wrong with Thor, so he took him to the vet. Turns out he was fine and just really dirty. heh
Charlie is a rather chatty babe. He loves babbling to his stuffed puppo.
Mulan aged up! She enjoys getting on counters and judging everyone and everything.
She stays right with Charlie, they are partners in crime.
Chris got Charlie a slide, he loves it!
Charlie had an accident and was embarrassed by it. Poor baby! Chris tried to comfort him.
Chris had a blast at Geekcon! Jess had to leave early because she got sick. Before she left she was eyeing up Bjorn Bjergsen. Jess, really? heh
Chris finished the evening with a jog.
@HopeyStarr Aw. Benny's a doll I swears. Loved the wedding.
@OhMyHemsworth Looks like Chris had a grand time!
WARNING: HUGE POST
After giving her mother the 'mother' of a beating, Claire was still enraged, fueled by anger even with The Superior coming between her mother and herself, sitting at the console.
Without a word, The Superior scanned Claire's brain.
"Whoa...Whoaaaah!" Claire cried out.
"Ooohh..." Superior said as if having a revelation. "I was expecting something more...mundane. Many earth aliens tend to want to return to Sixam to take their SPT's place, although we cannot allow it since training needs to start from the toddler stage. You seem to have a case more akin to something I would have seen on All My Simsters."
"And what do you plan on doing with me?" snapped Claire. "Teleport me in jail? Send us home and take over Earth in retaliation? You can tell me and I won't deny what I did. That peach deserved a smackdown for everything she did and I'd do it again!"
"Oh boy..." said Max, inhaling as he waited for The Superior's reply.
The Superior mused.
"I would not dare take over your planet. It's already hard enough dealing with the governments of Sixam. And no, dear child, you're not in trouble."
Mipalon's eyes widened in her daze.
"But Supa...Supa..."
The Superior waved her hand as an aside and returned to Claire and Max.
"How about you and your friend joining me in my quarters upstairs? You can calm yourself over some drinks and we can discuss your reason for being here."
Claire gave a low growl, saying, "Alright..."
The Superior then brought Claire and Max upstairs to her own quarters. It was a simple but interesting room, with maps and what looked to be refreshments, overlooking Sixam through a large window.
"Now then," said Superior, "Before we talk you need to calm yourself."
"You seriously expect me to calm down?" Claire growled.
"Yes," the older alien replied. "Now, please, just follow my lead. Breathe calmly, follow my lead."
Claire rolled her eyes but did as The Superior asked.
After a few more breaths, Claire felt her rage simmering.
"There. Is that better?" asked Superior.
"A bit I guess," said Claire, Max quietly watching.
"Good, now you and your friend can sit while I prepare some refreshments to quench the rest of your angry fire."
As The Superior mixed some drinks, Claire looked around while Max got a call from the school.
"You have a very lovely room," Claire commented.
"Thank you," said The Superior. "This is where I keep watch over the Hive and this district of Sixam."
"Yeah...Yeah I'm on Sixam...No it ain't an excuse, Mr. Simms...Yeah whatever. Bye" Max said with a sigh after hanging up.
"Max I...Ummm...I know you were the one that decided to come along, but I think you can probably go home if you want. I mean I'm sure I could find my own way...""Claire rambled.
Max raised a brow.
"You're not making sense, babe. You saying you're sorry."
"Well...Yeah. I mean now thinking on it...I'm sure I could have thought of another way here. Then you wouldn't be in this mess..."
"Ah babe, c'mon. I ain't sorry. I got to see a good fight and even see a goody-good go ballistic. Heh...Funny though that...thinking about it...it was all for good, huh."
Claire chuckled a little.
"Yeah...You're usually the one wanting to cause trouble, huh..."
"Eh..." said Max. "Whatever..."
"I think what your friend is saying is that he used to do it out of boredom," suggested The Superior as she sat down, placing the drinks on the table.
Max shrugged. Superior grinned before turning to Claire with a serious face once more.
"Now then, how about telling me more about your case?"
Claire looked at the older alien in surprise.
"Didn't you read my mind and find out?"
"The basics," said Superior. "You are here because you are accusing your mother of hurting your father and while your sister's mother did similar, she is contained and yet your own is not. Am I correct?"
"There's more than that!" exclaimed Claire.
"Then tell me this 'more'," said The Superior.
Claire inhaled, pouring her heart as she said, "Mom forced Dad's injections on him. He didn't want them. I have a friend that is an Earth Alien too and she said that SPT#3s aren't allowed to do that! And when Dad didn't send me back, Mom didn't leave him alone. She even got Shenula down in the prison to help her which resulted in my sister. We have a satellite but he still has nightmares of what they did. He was fine for a while, but when sis started asking about her "mom", he started to relapse. I got fed up. I wanted her to know what she did and how it all felt, admittedly, with my fist."
"And how are you involved with all this?" Superior asked Max.
"Heh. It's funny," said Max. "She asked if she could borrow the rocket ship I was working on and I decided to tag along for the ride. Which then became...well..I guess something more. I enjoyed seeing the fight and all, but I'm happier that Claire got some vengeance for her dad. Believe me, lady. Her dad really didn't deserve everything that happened."
"I see," said Superior, getting up. "Excuse me for a moment while I check my datalogs."
As The Superior went over to her maps, Claire chatted with Max about her Dad, now beginning to feel down and starting to cast doubt if she had done the right thing even coming to Sixam.
"Never doubt yourself, Claire," Superior said as she looked over her map. "While acting on instinct is not always the best course of action, it is done now and now we are here and I will look over what was mentioned to me."
The Superior then voiced a command.
"Bring up Datalog 01-2018 Holosphere for Ship 1-9-21-9."
The little device brought up a misty hologram, The Superior making matches on her map, Claire and Max continuing to converse.
"For someone with a broken rig, Mipalon made a lot more trips than I expected..." The Superior commented to herself with a sigh. "And I will bet that, as you probably mentioned to Quibtz, lot all of these will match the logs we have on our general files..."
It was then that The Superior revealed that her antique globe beside her console was concealing something: A quick little bar for those extra stressful moments.
Max laughed.
"Guess even leader of the Pollination Technicians needs some juice sometimes, huh?"
Superior mused, "At times. Although do not tell Quibtz. He'd probably flip if he realized the "antique globe" I acquired for my quarters contained a mini bar."
"So long as we can sneak in a bit too?" asked Max.
Claire groaned, shaking her head as she tried to regain her composure again.
"Oh Max..."
Next post, the conclusion.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
After a laugh over Max's question of drink, The Superior finished her drink and stood to go get her tablet.
Claire and Max were now laughing over Max's joke.
"Okay, okay but seriously though: Have you actually drank anything more than a root beer?"
"Well duh! I mean being leader of the Renegades, we've snuck the few screwdrivers and even broke into my dad's nectar reserves."
"Ooo! I got a better one! Have you ever gotten dazed off too much coffee? Apparently Dad went camping one time and Gramma said he was not allowed to drink it after that."
"BWahaha! Lightweight."
Superior cleared her throat.
"Speaking of your father, Claire, I have compared the ship logs to those filed and there is an inconsistency. Just how many times did Mipalon visit your place of residence?"
"Way too many," said Claire, chuckling with a sigh. "I'm not sure exactly but I'd say at least 3 or more times a week?"
"Well then," said Superior. "I will deal with this by our laws from now on. I suggest you two get back home before your families wonder where you went to."
Claire smiled at Max.
"Thanks for being here...babe."
"Heh...Now you're saying it too," said Max. "C'mon. Let's blow this popstand."
Thus, Claire and Max left for the rocketship, Quibtz busy trying to train himself on how to read datalogs.
"How did I miss so much?! Ooooohhhh...Superior will have my head for not realizing what was going on?"
Speaking of The Superior, the leader of the SPTs was down in the lab with Mipalon.
"You seriously believed her? Superior, she attacked me. How can you side with an Earth alien that decided to attack me and blame me for things that never happened?"
"Mipalon...I matched the datalogs from your ship with your logs. There were at least 16 that did not match up. I also believe if I speak with Shenula, she may open up if I offer a deal..."
Mipalon then began to beg.
"Please, your Superior. Take away my rank, put me on mess duty. I don't need to be placed in one of those jail cells."
"Mipalon...You forced injections on a sim when they didn't want them."
"But he..."
The Superior gave a hard look before Mipalon finally gave in.
"Yes...I did..."
Superior nodded.
"Stand please."
Once Claire's mother stood, Superior scanned her brain.
"I had to gain more insight into what may have happened, since you finally admitted what you did. Now follow me. Quibtz will then set up a cell for you where you will remain until a more formal hearing on the matter."
Claire's mother complied, realizing now that her actions had finally came back to not only haunt her, but to strip her of everything she held in high regard for herself.
Back home, Claire was chatting with Max.
"Thanks for being there with me, Max. I mean I could have maybe handled everything myself but...you being there did help."
"Of course," said Max, flexing. "I mean if that Superior peach tried to mess with her, I could handle that old bat."
"Umm..." Claire laughed. "Let's not push it. She could probably turn your brain to goo with her mental powers."
Max chuckled, "Meh, maybe. But at least I won't be locked away like your alien momma!"
Max then took Claire's hands into his, now sounded more sincere, an odd thing for a Villareal.
"Babe I...I'm happy you got justice for your dad. You gonna tell him?"
"Mmm..maybe."
"Well I hope you do. My old man he...well...I already said I planned on moving out. I wanted to ask you something though, before you go home."
Claire grinned.
"Yes?"
"Will...Will you be my girlfriend? I mean like going steady and everything?"
"We have been getting close..." contemplated Claire. "And aside from his initial outburst, I don't think Mom and Dad would mind us...you know...actually being official...What about your Dad?"
"Fudge my Dad!" said Max. "Like I said, I'm moving out. He's nothing to me! If your folks are okay with it, it should be good, right?"
"Well...I guess yeah. Yeah I'll go steady!"
Max embraced Claire
"That is awesome. Thanks, babe."
Max then whispered.
"Ya know...We're a couple now...kinda...and we got a rocket..."
"Ohho Max! That bad boy is showing again."
Claire suddenly grabbed Max by the waist.
"Let Goody-Good help with that..."
With that, Claire planted a hard kiss on Max's lips.
"Mmmph..." Max groaned, trying to hold on as long as possible before he had to pull away to breathe.
"Phew! That was....hah...amazing! Wanna try a round two?"
Claire giggled.
"Sure...in the rocket."
The two then donned on their spacegear once more...
And went off to mess around in 0 Gs
"Huh..." said Hugo. "Guess Max forgot something up on the moon."
"Why the moon?" asked Luna.
"Because he's taking the rocket out again just after coming back."
The two went waaayyy up, leaving the world behind, much like Max planned to leave his family weeks later.
And indeed, about a month after everything, Max moved into a certain trailer that had belonged to a certain AI at one time, now making it his own.
And the best part was, a certain alien was in the same town.
"Hey Max, it's me."
"I see the move went well. How are you feeling?"
"Good. Nice not being yelled at or arguing with Dad anymore."
"Oh! Speaking of. Dad said you're invited to dinner next week. Said you can take some leftovers back with you since Gramma always cooks way too much."
"Heh. Thanks. I may be building rocket parts, but rent here ain't cheap and there ain't much left for food."
"Still," said Claire, moving in to kiss the now independent Maxwell Villareal. "I'm happy to see you happy with your family."
"Mmmph," said Max. "Yeah. Same to you too, babe."
And thus ends "Claire's Revenge". Next time will be a short called "Sakura's Travels" where he goes to Brindleton Bay to find out a biological sister he didn't know he had, although the first stop will be in San Myshuno where Sakura and Julia take part in a protest with some interesting attire.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
They are near identical. I wanted to know just how much so and photoshopped them together. Save for the eyebrows and eyes, they are perfect!
Spenser with his pitty, Peanut ^.^
Asked Max to be boyfriend.
Since it was going great, lets do proposal already. But alas...
...it was too fast.
Some time later...
Bonus:
Brother of Andre Zed, Axel Han giving flower to married guest.
It's not one-sided at all.
Brent is far in the back, sitting with groom.
Despite hardships, they are very close
Kendrick does get tired of eating cereal constantly
He does enjoy his chemistry set that his uncle Lucas got him. He doesn’t ask where the money comes from, however.
Kendrick does not trust anyone other than his uncle, especially if they wear cat ears
I'm working on my next short story regarding Sakura and his biological family so here's a sneak peek. This is Sakura's biological mother, Dana LaCroix. And yes, this does mean his true family origins reside more "Parisian".
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Weeks went by after Claire's trip to Sixam, Claire and her father were soon getting ready for an event planned by Julia, although the human teen had not told her own parents, only that she had plans on going out that night to San Myshuno.
Emma was using the stove so I guess Peter got desperate?
"Sakura," said Emma. "Have you seen Julia?"
"Mmph..." said Sakura as he ate his burger, "She said she had to get ready for some sort of function tonight. I'll go check on her."
After finishing his burger, he went upstairs, hearing Julia humming to herself in the bathroom.
"Julia? Are you decent?"
"Umm....Yeah...You can come in..." Julia said hesitantly.
Sakura entered the bathroom, pausing for a moment when he saw Julia, dressed up in a very flashy outfit and wearing a blonde wig.
"Umm...Julia, sweetie? Are you going through some phase we need to talk about? I mean I fully support you in whatever you're doing so long as it isn't illegal or would hurt anyone..."
Julia laughed, although Sakura also hearing a sigh of relief.
"Oh thank plum! I wasn't sure you'd understand. Heh...And don't worry, Dad. It isn't illegal...well...Not yet..."
"Not yet?" said Sakura, raising an eyebrow.
"You see," explained Julia, "Tonight I'm going out as Lady Shadow."
"Okay....You've become a superhero?" commented Sakura.
Julia laughed, "Not really, although maybe if we can change Mayor Feng's mind. He's been trying to pass a by-law that bans all what he consider "distracting dress" which would also include drag. We have a guy named Kyle in our class that does drag on the weekends at the karaoke bar. If Mayor Feng's law is passed, he won't be able to do his "Darling Diva Does Disco" or "Sunday Supers" shows anymore. So I decided to hold a protest at Mayor Feng's weekly speech tonight along with Nividia and Claire, and apparently Uncle Brody too. I didn't know if you'd understand..."
It was Sakura's turn to laugh.
"Hey I may not do drag, nor do I really know anyone that does, but I have done my share of protests. I had to protest just to take a guy to my high school graduation and even helped with a walk-out in college when they wanted to get rid of the library. I don't mind protesting for something like this!"
"Wow, Dad," said Julia. "I...never realized."
Julia then smiled.
"Okay then, Dad. Before we go out, you need to get dressed up. I told Claire and Nividia that we're gonna make Mayor Feng notice one way or another!"
Sakura chuckled. "Sure."
Sakura started looking over his face.
"Can you check the closet and see if your Nan left that bag of her clothes she was planning on giving away? Oh and check for any wigs left over from Halloween."
"Sure thing, Dad."
After another half hour, Sakura and Julia went downstairs, Peter blinking.
"Uhh...What's going on guys?"
Julia explained the drag protest.
"And you roped your Dad into this, huh?" Peter chuckled. "If I had heard about it earlier, I could have made up signs or something for you. I've never actually been one for protesting part. That's usually your uncle's department."
"Oh yeah. Uncle Brody was all up for it. Even raided Aunt Opera's outfits to try and find something that might fit. I can't wait to see what he's wearing!"
"Yeah really. Can I ask though why maybe you didn't start with a letter to Mayor Feng?"
"This is Mayor Feng we're talking about," said Sakura, mimicking the man. "Aunt Jasmine invited him over one day with his wife and all he would talk about was how he wanted San Myshuno to be a "model" community, if he wasn't talking about his wife's business."
"I guess that's true. He is a bit of a stick in the mud sometimes," said Peter. "And you don't fear Aunt Jasmine seeing you like this?"
"If after everything Aunt Jasmine and I went through, she has something to say about her nephew and great-niece going off to protest one's right to perform drag and wear what they wish, then she must have something wrong going on in her head. I'm not scared."
Peter laughed.
"Sounds like you're all set then. Better get going then. Mayor Feng will be starting his weekly speeches soon."
Julia nodded.
"Right. C'mon, Dad. Let's stick it to the man!"
"Right behind you," said Sakura, beaming with confidence.
Next post, Julia and Sakura, along with the rest of their group, fight for the right to drag.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
Agnes is preggers again. Such was the woman’s lot back then.
Giving birth to twins for the first time;
William and Emily Evans
Percival and Terrance having a bit of Father/Son time ^.^
Plum it, I'll post again!
Julia and Sakura soon headed out to San Myshuno, meeting up with Brody and Claire, as well as Levono's daughter Nividia. They then ascended down to Uptown where Mayor Feng was giving his speech...to little to no crowd.
"Now that's just sad," said Brody as the group watched Mayor Feng. "He's just...speaking to empty chairs."
"And to the gym goers I guess," said Sakura.
"From what I heard, it was his wife's idea," commented Nivida. "Speak every week and eventually you'll draw a crowd."
"Not this week though," said Julia. "Not if we can speak louder."
Julia then thought for a moment.
"Dad? Do you think you can change out of your "Mrs. Nesbit" for the protest?"
Sakura raised a brow.
"You sure? I thought you wanted everyone dressed up."
"Yeah, but I think maybe it might seem more official if someone was wearing a 'protest' shirt."
"I think I get what you're talking about,' said Sakura.
Having packed shirts just in case, Julia allowed her dad to change before giving him a sign and the megaphone she had borrowed from the cheerleadering club.
"Don't be a snag! Allow the drag!" Sakura shouted over Mayor Feng.
The man was a bit perturbed, but continued his speech.
"Yes! As your mayor, I promise to make San Myshuno a place of order and harmony...."
Soon, everyone else joined Sakura, shouting out the message about Mayor Feng's unfair proposal.
"I choose my dress, not you!" Julia hollered out over the small crowd.
"Does it look like I'm hurting anyone wearing my wife's night dress? NO!" Brody roared into the microphone. "And I don't care! Wear the dress! Wear the dress!!"
Mayor Feng continued to talk, trying to increase his volume.
"And so, as proposed by me and my wife..."
"Fleck no! We won't go! Fleck no! We won't go!" the protesters shouted above him. "Drag is here in Myshuno!"
Finally, Mayor Feng stopped his speech, his lip turning up as his brows narrowed down.
"Ah Mr. Feng," said Sakura, having changed back into his costume as the small group's chats lowered, Julia still charging on. "Glad you finally decide to address us."
"You're Jasmine's nephew aren't you?" Mr. Feng said sharply. "What are you doing in such a get-up? I would have thought her family would have been brought up better!"
"Excuse me!" said Sakura. "I'm here supporting my daughter's protest on account of your "distracting dress" proposal!"
"And you look ridiculous! Thus why I'm proposing the ban on "distracting dress" here in San Myshuno. Our city already has the wack-outs wearing bathing suits and masks. We don't need other citizens dressing up like some peafowls!"
Brody loomed over Mr. Feng.
"Excuse me, sir but have you considered that some of those 'peafowl' may not even be dressing in drag? Ever heard of transitioning? And If we're talking about "distracting dress," I've seen your wife wear some flashier stuff than what we're even wearing out in public. If you pass this so-called law, your wife would have to start paying some hefty fines I think."
Mayor Feng gasped.
"My dear Lily? Surely not! I mean her outfits..."
"Are just as flamboyant and 'distracting' as ours tonight. You can't just ban 'distracting dress' unless you're meaning 'distracting dress' and that doesn't just mean 'guy in a dress' or 'girl in thick pants. It means anything distracting, which can include your wife's wardrobe."
Mr. Feng was dumbfounded, Sakura giving Brody a look as if to ease off a bit to let it sink in with the man that he almost banned his hot-headed wife's formal wear.
Julia then cleared her throat.
"Mr. Feng? May we sit down and talk?"
"I...I...I guess..." said the mayor, blinking with astonishment. "All she wanted was to make San Myshuno look civilized..."
Mr. Feng, Brody, Sakura, and Julia sat down, Julia then saying her piece, Brody giving a hard glare with Sakura hushing his brother-in-law.
"Mayor Feng. We didn't come to embarrass you."
The mayor gave a huff.
"Well it felt like it..."
Sakura shook his head to Brody.
"We wanted to protest because if you passed such a law, sure, maybe it could prevent some eyesores of fashion, like when my uncle had to wear a maternity top..."
"Hey..." Brody grumbled, Julia chuckling as she waved at him and continued.
"But you see, Mayor Feng, a law is supposed to help more than hinder and your law would have been doing more hinder than harm. We have a guy in our class that does drag on the weekends. He entertains so many at the karaoke bar on Saturdays and quite enjoys it himself. Were he not allowed to do that, he would probably feel as if the city he was born in was shunning him for a part of his personality. No one would get to see him dance and perform and I am sure his self-esteem would plummet."
Mayor Feng narrowed his brow in thought.
"And then there are probably those that would be dressed like you are all tonight because it is a part of who they are, who they fully are..."
"Exactly Mayor Feng," said Julia. "What about your citizens that are transitioning but haven't gone through adjustments? What about citizens that just find a skirt more comfortable than shorts on a hot day? Or just want to wear something that belonged to a departed loved one? So long as they aren't hurting anyone Mayor Feng, then why hurt them? I mean sure, a poor fashion sense can hurt the eyes briefly, but a ban just hurts everyone, and for a lot longer. Do you understand what I mean now, Mayor Feng?"
The mayor then clapped with glee.
"You'd make a wonderful politician in the future. Yes, I get it now. If I want to better this city, it won't be through banning drag or the like. That and...well, Lily might have my head if she found out that her party-wear was suddenly outlawed."
"I still keep my reservations about you though," the mayor said to Sakura. "Such an open top? You don't even have...what women have..."
Sakura shrugged.
"Would it matter?"
"I guess not," said Mayor Feng. "Now if you excuse me, I must head home."
"Yeah," said Brody. "Same here. C'mon kids, Sakura. Let's go."
Julia and Sakura were soon dropped off home, tired but pleased that the protest had shown to be a success.
Julia hugged her Dad before they went inside.
"Thanks for supporting the cause, Dad. I admit, I was really nervous at first when I came up with the idea, but having you there tonight really helped me get over it. I don't think any foster parents I had before would have gone so far as to actually dress up."
Sakura smiled.
"It's like I said: It wasn't illegal nor hurting anyone-well, except Mayor Feng's pride a bit-and you're my daughter. Of course I was going to support you. Even if it means wearing this outfit."
"Yeah...Thanks again, Dad."
"Sure...Now speaking of though, let's go in. These heels are killing my feet."
Next post, Sakura gets a message from Tobias with some shocking news.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
"You actually got him to change his mind," Peter commented on Julia's efforts the night before. "I didn't think that would be possible."
"Well once you talked to him, Mayor Feng didn't seem all that reasonable," said Julia. "I think he just needed a good 'boot' in the cerebellum to make him see the bigger picture."
"Still though," said Peter. "That's a big accomplishment. I'm proud of you, Julia."
"Heh. Thanks Pops."
Just after cleaning his breakfast dishes, Sakura got a text from Tobias.
"Huh. Glad he finally figured out how to text instead of calling me for everything."
He scrolled through.
"Yeesh Tobias. Maybe you should have called me on this one. Peter's shown me novels shorter than this...Uhhuh...What?"
Sakura sat down by Peter just as Emma finished regaling him about her latest time in the office.
"And then...for a Fools' Day prank, I wrote it all in comic sans!"
"Hah....Oh man, Mom..."
"Hey, Peter?" asked Sakura. "Got a minute?"
"Yeah, what?"
"Well, Tobias just texted me. He says he's found some possible information about my biological mother. I'm planning on going to visit him this afternoon to see what he has."
"Can I come too, Dad?" asked Julia. "I rarely get to see Uncle Toby."
"Ah, not this time. You may be on holiday but you still have homework to finish and a project to build for Friday. I can handle this on my own."
Peter paused, soon intertwining his fingers.
"On...On your own? I know you and Julia went off to San Myshuno last night but...I...You...What if something happens..."
"Peter, I'll be fine. It's only Tobias. And if you're worried about Crash, she's long gone. I'll be okay."
"I guess...I just...I still get afraid sometimes. I don't want to lose you again."
"I appreciate the sentiment, Peter, but again. I'll be fine. Would it help you if I called from Aunt Jasmine's place once I finish visiting with Tobias?"
"Why not call from there?"
"Because his apartment has a low noise policy. I'd rather keep it as such. That and I want to see Aunt Jasmine's new puppy."
"Alright. Call from your aunt's place. I'm probably just overly paranoid."
Peter then kissed Sakura's cheek.
"Be safe. I love you."
"Of course I will. I love you, too Peter."
That afternoon, Sakura went off to San Myshuno to visit Tobias. He found the man in the hallway.
"Hi Uncle Tobias."
"Eh? Oh yes, Sakura. Sh..Let's get in my place. I have something to show you."
The two went into Tobias' apartment, Sakura noticing four new pictures on the wall.
"Your wife?" asked Sakura.
"Nope," said Tobias, giving a yawn.
"Those are pictures of your mother, Dana LaCroix. Sent to me by your sister."
Sakura sat down, eyes now widening as he took in the news.
"My...My sister? Wait, are you sure? How did you even know this woman is my biological mother?"
Tobias chuckled.
"I wasn't sure myself at first. After you showed me how to use this phone for the internet, I signed up to that Simbook website and to a group looking for lost relatives. I have a brother of my own I've been trying to find. Saw a young lady on there that was looking for a brother of hers. Said her mother had mentioned it before she passed. 'Born in Parisian area, was given to St. Aria's Mercy Orphanage.' That was the orphanage your Dad got you from, right?"
"Yeah. Still, from what Mom said, there were a lot of kids there."
"Ah but how many of them were the offspring of an artist? That's always been the rumour."
Sakura gave a small smile.
"Yes, that is the rumour, Tobias, but still. There were probably tons of children at that orphanage. I would love to think that this woman was my biological mother, but there's no way to be sure."
"Oh there is," corrected Tobias. "You were adopted the same day you were put in that orphanage, correct? Now while the place couldn't give your name or where your parents lived because of privacy, they told your sister that you were the only child given up at that orphanage that spring day. And while there were others adopted, you were the only 'same day' baby. I'm telling you, Sakura. I truly think that this lady I was talking to is your biological sister and the woman in the photos she gave me is your mother."
"This all sounds a bit, crazy, Uncle Toby," said Sakura. "But if what you say is true, I may have a sibling I never knew about. Where is she? Why didn't she give you a picture of her?"
Tobias shrugged.
"Said she didn't want to show her picture online. She sent those pictures by mail for plum sake, after we chatted I mentioned about you being adopted. According to the address, her name is Ashley and she lives in Brindleton Bay. Your father and I used to stay there between tours. Nice place. Lots of strays though so watch your plate as it were."
Sakura felt his heart flutter.
"I...I still can't take it in. If...If this is all true, I have a sibling! A long lost sibling that is trying to find me!"
The two got up, Sakura hugging Tobias.
"Thank you so much, Tobias! This...This is wonderful!"
"Don't mention it. I think Satoshi would have wanted you to find your biological parents at some point. I'm just happy to have hopefully helped. Now go take those pics and go find your sister."
Sakura went over to the wall and took the pics off the wall.
"Heh...Peter's always been asking when we could on vacation again. Hope he doesn't mind Brindleton Bay then. I'm sure Julia would enjoy it. Maybe even Emma."
"Who's Emma?" asked Tobias.
"Peter's Mom. Really nice woman."
Tobias nodded his head.
"Oh yeah...Ah what am I saying. I'm too old to get involved."
Sakura laughed.
"I think she'd think the same. Now I have to go see my aunt. I promised Peter I'd call him from her place."
"Okay see ya. Wait...How old is your aunt...?"
And so, Sakura went off with the possible pictures of his birth mother, a woman by the name of Dana LaCroix, who apparently also had a second child, Ashley LaCroix, hoping to find her long lost brother.
Next time, Sakura tells his family the news, talks to his mom (As in Alice) about his biological family, and then vacation to Brindleton Bay to search for long lost relatives.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
My latest couple are two vampires, and one's an alien hybrid, and the other's a ghost ;-D
That's right: a ghost and an alien hybrid about to whoohoo as bats. Best. Day. Ever.
Their names are Charlie and Kayla, and they are sorta my favorite right now.
Mmm, yeah, this date is going great
Whoops, thirst getting low, better top up!
hmm, anyone for Charlie?
Aww, yeah
Now, where were we?
Propose!
Ignore him
Truly, a love story for the ages
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After speaking with Tobias, Sakura went over to visit Aunt Jasmine, checking on her and her new housepets: Sir Lawrence Taptoes III, Miss Muffin Wigglebottoms, and their puppy, Scruffs Taptoes III.
"You ready to go out for walkies, Lawrence?" said Jasmine to the large chow-chow. "Okay. Go get your leashy and I'll walk you out."
"Sakura can you watch Muffins and Scruffs while I'm out for a bit to let Lawrence go piddle?"
Sakura chuckled. Ever since his aunt had gotten her dogs, she had been even more relaxed and positive than when they had their talk so long ago.
"Heh...Sure thing Aunt Jasmine. Let me finish cleaning up around here."
Jasmine bent down to address the black pug in the room.
"Mumsy will only be gone for a bit. Then I can take you out for walkies a little later, okay?"
Muffin gave a snorty "ruff" as if she was replying.
Sakura didn't ask or want to know how Lawrence and Muffin had their puppy. If one thing though, the little ruff was a bottomless pit when it came to food.
"BooowBowbow!"
"Scruffs, you just ate a whole bowl of kibble and half you mom's food. You don't need any more."
"Let's cuddle on the couch with your mom, huh?"
Scruffs panted with a smile.
Outside, Jasmine gave a fowl scrunch of her nose.
"Oh dear. I shall never get used to how much you actually piddle!"
"But that was a good piddle! Who wants a treat?"
Lawrence barked, jumping up and down in excitement.
Back up in the apartment, Sakura was holding up Scruffs.
"Okay, just don't pee on me," said Sakura, smiling. "There we go."
"Plum you're adorable!"
Scruffs wiggled his little legs as if he was swimming, giving little yaps.
Sakura smiled, cuddling the pup.
"Okay, lil guy. I gotta call Peter."
"Hey Peter...Yes I'm doing okay....Was just taking care of Aunt Jasmine's dogs...Hm?...Yeah...Uhhuh...Yeah I'm planning on going to Mom's and then I'll be home...Yes...I love you, too."
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Jasmine! Jasmine, dear! Is it alright if I come over? Lily is working late and I am kind of bored."
Sakura went to answer the door, Muffin barking.
"It's okay, Muffins. It's just Mr. Feng."
"Oh. Hello, Sakura."
"Hi Mr. Feng. Aunt Jasmine isn't here right now. Maybe check in an hour or so? We're tending to the dogs."
"I understand," said Mr. Feng. "Might be best when she finishes with the pups. Last thing I need is Lawrence being interested in my shoes...again."
Sakura sat down again, Muffin joining him.
"Don't worry, Muffin. I don't mind you barking at him."
"Bark at who?" asked Jasmine after returning with Lawrence.
"Just Victor Feng. He was bored and wanting to hang out."
"Oh dear. I hope you told him to wait until I'm finished taking out the dogs. Would you mind playing with Lawrence while I get Muffin's coat?"
"One sec, Aunt Jasmine," said Sakura, rubbing Muffin's tummy.
Lawrence suddenly gave a loud bark, telling Sakura that "Playtime. Now!"
"C'mere Lawrence. Wanna play fetchies?"
The dog bounded over, Sakura tossing the ball, although only for the dog to just plop down and chew on it.
Aunt Jasmine was taking out the garbage when she looked down.
"I thought you were playing fetch with him?"
"He apparently wanted to play 'Fetch once and Chew on it' instead."
And Scruffs went to take a nap in the sun.
Just then, Sakura's phone rang.
"Hello...Oh hey Mom! Yeah I'm just about to leave...Yeah...Yeah she's here."
"Oh!" exclaimed Aunt Jasmine. "Tell Alice I should be good for Friday next week. I have Darling Walsh coming over to babysit my lil Wiggles and Taptoes whimsies!"
Alice said over the phone, almost audible.
"What the flying monkeys is she going on with?"
Sakura laughed.
"She got a sitter for the dogs and will be available for Friday."
"What?" Jasmine laughed herself. "You always told me to get a hobby. What's wrong with taking care of dogs?"
"Nothing wrong with that," Alice called out. "But they're turning your speech into goo."
Next post, Sakura and Alice talk about Sakura's biological mother.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
I am enjoying everyone's pictures too ^.^
I am a bit behind and forgot to take pictures, but the twins grew into children and so the family decided to head out to the park.
Lord Byron and his son, Percival, play a game of chess
and Agnes and Emily sit and chat on a park bench
whilst Terrance and William play pirates. Will looks ecstatic
Omgosh, yes! I was thinking the same thing, like--wow. And she's all pink cause she's flirty? Like, death really looks good on her ;-P
Yeah, my computer fitzed and I lost all my old game saves and got kinda depressed about it haha. I couldn't bring myself so even LOOK at the game for ages, but I've finally eased back into some casual play after a significant mourning period for Dani, and the Powerpuffs, and of course my beloved self-based alien Fanphoria Mercury. Ah well, c'est la Sims!
I love your puppy names btw
Aaaand, I have yet another lesbian vampire wedding, haha! I talked a bit about the backstory in the "what happened in your game today" thread, so I'll try to link to that here so I don't repeat myself. It's, uh, quite a story, so I definitely suggest you check that out so you understand what's going on haha.
So, things continued to be nice and rosy in the household, even with Alyssa married to Satanika while being engaged to Satanika's sister Danine. Satanika was usually out all night in her criminal career, and Danine was gone most days as a writer, so there were no jealousy issues at all, and they all tookk turns taking care of little Alyk. But, soon enough, Alyssa got the whim to get married to Danine, and it seemed a real shame to break up her and Satanika, and I knew that if I wanted to have a big wedding event (which Romantic Danine totally deserved) then it would likely trigger that jealousy so...I cheated, and gave Alyssa the Player reward trait without making her do the serial romantic aspiration, JUST so I could have a big wedding and keep my nice, happy, polyamorous family together :-P And man, if it didn't turn out to be possibly THE most successful wedding I've ever done. Like, I've earned gold before, but never in a way that felt so natural and smooth. It was honestly a breathtaking experience to play. And I even got pictures!
Boy, did I get pictures.
Alyssa, and her brother, who was a guest, are vampires, so we had the wedding at night. Danine took the next day off work, so no worries there, and it was already everyone else's day off anyway. They exchanged vows at right around the stroke of midnight.
Satanika isn't wearing black cause she's sad btw, black and gold are just Her Colors. And although it's not traditional, I actually think Danine looks stunning in her green dress. It was quite a small wedding actually, just immediate family, but Danine and Satanika have four other siblings, so that filled things out a bit. Alysssa father didn't even show up, he's always been rather absentee, and her other paretn, whoever they are (darn geneology tree :-/) passed away sometime ago. her brother was there tho, so that was good, and he and Satanika managed to behave themselves (they actually hate each other lol).
Anyway, then it was back to the Von Haunt Estate house (a rebuild from the gallery, of course) for refreshments and cake, and mingling of course. Here's Danine and Alyssa with Danine's mom and Alyssa's brother, all looking stunning. I'm probably over using that word :-P
And here's all three of our "thruple," absolutely thrilled and happy together.
Little Alyk set the table, and then it was time for cake.
I love this little moment actually, Danine and Alyssa, with their brothers on either side :-D Oh, and of course Mimsy crashed, but that's fine. there actually weren't too many other people there, since it was so late, so the ghosts were really the only ones to contend with, lol.
Anyway, cake:
(Ugh, Markus, why is your face like that, it's so creepy, haha) And then some declarations of love:
There was a brief moment when Alyk got spooked by a ghost, and used some naughty words at the dinner table.
"Now, now, young man, you know better than that." But that was really the only major hiccup. I mean, the caterer didn't make a cake, but that was expected ;-P
Then the newlywed were feeling frisky, so it was upstairs to whoohoo
Aaaand the next morning the family all had breakfast together :-D
And they all lived Happily ever after. or, well...hopefully. We'll see
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@FanPhoria Oh ouch! Nothing kills the game like the PC going on the fritz. If anything that's why I back-up my families on the gallery.
Danine really pulls that dress off well (I don't mean it like that, people. Mind out of the gutter...LOL), especially since there are few, at least amongst my own sims, that can even suit that style of dress. Also I think my AI Levono would approve of this relationship...LOL. He's in charge of romance settings and his wife and himself, while devoted, are also 'swingers' :P
Will this get us to page 496? Maybe? I dunno.
After snuggling with the dogs, Sakura went off to his mother's place to talk about his plans to go to Brindleton Bay.
First thing Sakura had to do though, was clean up a scrambled egg that was on the porch. Whether it was his mother's or someone else's, he didn't know.
"Seriously? Some people..."
And, maybe to kill two birds with one stone, he went into the bathroom to wash the pan and his hands.
"Grossgrossgross..."
Sakura found his mother on the computer.
"Hey Mom."
"Hi dear. One sec. I'm almost finished this level."
After her game, Alice got up and hugged Sakura.
"So, what brings you to visit your mom?"
"I thought I told you, Mom. It's about...Well, can we sit down?"
After the two sat down, Sakura started talking about his visit with Tobias.
"So he thinks he's found your original Mom, huh?"
"Well...possibly. Everything seems to match. Same orphanage, timing is right. She's unfortunately passed away, but according to Tobias, I still have a sister out there I haven't met yet. At least not until I go to Brindleton Bay."
"That sounds wonderful," said Alice. "Except...you seem a bit apprehensive for some reason."
"It's just..." said Sakura. "I guess I'm feeling a bit conflicted. As if me going out to find out more about my biological family would be insulting you somehow. At the same time though...I really want to know what she was like."
"Oh Sakura," Alice said sincerely. "Your old anxiety is showing again. You wouldn't be insulting me. If anything I am happy this day finally came. I hope you find your sister and tell her about how I will always treat her as my own if we ever met."
"Heh...Thanks Mom."
"Now then, do you have any pics of this long-lost sister?" asked Alice.
"No," said Sakura. "But I do have of her Mom...or my Mom...Wow that's weird."
Sakura then showed Alice the pictures of Dana LaCroix.
"Phew! Quite the looker back in the day."
"Yeah. Ashley mailed the pics to Tobias, who then let me take them. I plan on returning the originals to Ashley if I can find her."
"Well," said Alice, looking over Sakura. "If anything, you have this "Dana's" eyes. Now get going. I think Peter and Julia would enjoy the vacation. Emma too of course, if that job of hers gives her the vacation days."
"Thanks Mom," said Sakura, hugging his Mom before he left. "If I can find Ashley, I'll see if she can visit sometime."
Sakura returned home with a smile on his face, excited to tell Peter the news.
"Mmmph...Welcome home."
"Aw, Peter. I wasn't gone that long."
"I know. But still, I always miss you when you're not around."
"So," asked Peter, "What did Tobias say? Did he find your biological mother?"
"Sort of," explained Sakura. "He got in contact with apparently my sister, who's been looking for me. She sent Tobias the pics of my biological Mom and everything she said seemed to match up. So he suggested that I head out to Brindleton Bay to find this sister of mine. What do you think? Would you be up for a vacation?"
Peter chuckled.
"Well I wouldn't mind. We haven't had a trip in a long time and I wouldn't mind checking out Brindleton Bay."
"Brindleton Bay?!" an overly-excited Julia squealed. "Is it true, Dad? Are we going to Brindleton Bay?!!"
"Calm down, Julia," Sakura said with a laugh to his voice. "Yes, yes we are. My sister Ashley is apparently there."
"That's awesome!" said Julia, still on spring boards. "But they also have like cats everywhere and ocean. Oh and there's this island that's said to be haunted and...."
As Julia raved about Brindleton Bay, Sakura looked at Peter with an amused glance.
"Don't think I've seen someone this excited over something since you asked me to marry you."
"I dunno," said Peter. "We haven't seen Mom's reaction yet."
Sakura smiled.
"Guess we'd better ask her and get ready to go then."
Julia then ran upstairs, preening herself.
"If I'm going on vacation, I'm getting new clothes. Wonder if I should see if I can get Dad and Pops some new stuff too?"
Next post, Off to Brindleton Bay!
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
A couple days after, the Williams' family was all ready for an adventure/vacation in Brindleton Bay, jumping aboard a boat and heading off.
"Okay so I called the lady that rented their summer home to us. There's a full kitchen, outside firepit, and even a hottub," explained Sakura. "It will take some time to get there on foot, but at least we can see the sights along the way.
"That's all well and good, Sakura," said Emma, "But why not just call a cab?"
"Well...Maybe..."
"And don't forget, love," said Peter. "We have luggage that needs to be carried too."
"It's not that much, Peter. I mean we packed Emma's and Julia's together and..."
"Hey Pops, look," said Julia, showing Peter her phone. "There's a restaurant not too far from here. Can we get some food before we get to the summer home? I'm starved!"
"Well it does look nice," commented Peter. "And the prices are reasonable. How about it, Sakura?"
"Hah...I guess..." Sakura sighed happily. "We can go eat and then call a cab."
While Julia raved more about eating, Sakura called up the owner of the summer home.
"Yeah, slight detour. We're going to go eat first before we get to the house. You'll leave the key under the rocks? Okay perfect. Thanks!"
The "Coast Breeze" Restaurant (Can't remember name on gallery) was not too far away from the docks, Sakura and company quickly going inside.
"Good evening, sir. Just you today?" asked the hostess.
"Ah no. 4 please."
"Okay...Alright, sir. Table for 4 right upstairs."
"Thanks. Oh and do you have a place we can put our luggage? We just came off the ferry."
"I can tend to those for you. We get a lot of people coming in to eat just after the long boat ride. The waiter will see to you once everyone is seated. Enjoy your meal."
Sakura then led everyone upstairs.
Found the bar.
"Aw..."Julia frowned. "I was hoping that they would have lobster."
"It's probably not in season, dear," explained Emma. "Ooo! Mozzarella sticks..."
The waiter soon came over to take down their orders.
Aaannnd by my own fault, I forgot to order food. XP.
"Wait, waiter! Can we get some food as well?"
The Jangs must be happy that the Glitch next door doesn't threaten them with freezing.
2nd World's sim Omega apparently needed a drink.
Del a Torre was out with Amy.
"And then she calls me a 'bore'! can you believe such a thing?"
"Torre...I came here with you to discuss a new culinary club, not to talk about how Alice Miruchi dumped you."
Sakura was gone to the washroom when the food arrived.
"Ooo! This BLT looks really fresh," Emma commented.
"Yeah," said Peter. "Julia showed me that this place uses locally grown food in their dishes."
Sakura finally returned, taking a sip of water.
"Mmmph...Tastes a bit more...minerally...than the water in Newcrest."
Sakura was more impressed with the food though.
"MMph!! This veggie burger is amazing!!"
The waiter and the bartender are married apparently so the waiter quietly snuck up to kiss her.
"Ahh...That was great! Thanks for taking my suggestion, Pops!" said Julia.
"I'm glad we took it too," said Peter. "Maybe we'll come back here after our vacation."
"Speaking of vacation though," said Sakura. "It's getting late. I'll call the taxi and we can get going after I pay the bill."
"Sir, tell the chef that we're giving everyone a big tip for tonight's meal. That was amazing!" said Peter.
"I'll be sure to relay the message!" said the waiter. "Thank you."
After paying the bill, the taxi honked, ready to take everyone to the summer home.
"Hey, Miss Landgraab. Kinda sad your husband needs a pick-me-up for the night."
"Can it, short-man. I bought it for him. I'll call you later."
Next post, the Williams' family settles into the summer home.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
And a few hours later, I got the notice she was pregnant! And immediately ran off. Wait, where...where are you going? Omg, are you going to tell the daddy?!
You are! That's adorable! I never noticed that happen before! And now the proud papa is singing.
She went into labor, beforre jumping up on the bed and promptly falling asleep.
But, eventually we did get a couple kittens.
Such a proud mama. Such a good kitty.
So I have a little kitty family now, Momma Mag, Poppa Beau, and little Meau and Moe
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After a good meal at the restaurant, The William's family made their way to the summer home they were renting. While Julia and Emma went to bed, Sakura went off to the hottub to soak and relax, Peter eventually coming out to join him.
Sakura sighed happily.
"You're missing out, Peter. This hottub is amazing!"
"Oh don't worry," said Peter. "I'm coming."
"Phew! Maybe you shouldn't get in. It'll get way too hot."
"Oh really?"
Just then, Peter jumped into the hottub...sans clothing.
"Oh plum...Yeah that may have turned things up."
"And yet you're still over there," chuckled Peter. "How about coming over here?"
Peter raised a brow.
"That was quick."
"Well I can go back if you want," Sakura laughed.
"Yeess..." said Peter. "But then I wouldn't have you next to me. Guess I'll have to..."
"Hold onto you."
Sakura blushed, glancing down.
"Heh. Well I mean it was already a couple years ago I asked you to marry me, so. You already have me."
Peter smiled.
"That's true."
The two then simply remained there for a moment, Peter noticing Sakura was drifting asleep.
"Hmm...Looks like someone is ready for bed."
"Mnm...I can...hah...stay up."
"How about a massage before bed though?" asked Peter.
Sakura looked over with a lulled smile.
"Mmph...Sure..."
Peter moved his fingers over Sakura's shoulder muscles, Sakura letting out a relaxed sigh.
"Mmmph...I know we're here to find my sister...but I think we've needed this vacation for a...hah...long time."
"I know, love. But we can treat as a vacation too. Nothing to be afraid of, nothing to worry about. Just the four of us, and here, just the two of us," said Peter before finishing. "Now c'mon, Sakura. Let's head to bed."
And after a final soak in the tub, the two headed off to bed, warm and lulled to sleep.
Next post, Julia and Emma have a heart to heart.
I have no memory of this place. Time to start anew I guess
What about some mournful tune, my son?
What death, lol?
Someone, vet?
From playdates to dates.
"Llama!"
From breaking up marriage to starting another.
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