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The Thorn of Secrets
bebasim
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Author's Notes ** [UPDATED - broken links & Info - 22nd Nov 2018]
I wanted to try something different in my sims3 game play and have discovered that once being terrified of supernatural EP (those Zombies just creep me out), now I'm in love with it and all the characters it provides… including those creepy zombies….
A Synopsis of the story.
The primary protagonist is Michael Fox, a young simple human who is taught to live off the simple things in life, ‘natures gifts’. Michael lives in a world called Appaloosa Plains a world that eliminated all supernatural life forms, a world where magic was forbidden.
This is a fantasy story, of Michael’s journey in discovering the supernatural life and the hard knocks it is about to embark on his own life with. Upon his journey he discovers the history of the great diving war that is rising between the two powerful supernatural rivals Emperor Vladimir Drakovic and Emperor Roman Wolfbane.
During Michael’s journey he falls victim to the story’s antagonist Luther Drakovic, a evil, heartless and cruel Vampire. Upon befriending the ‘Dark Knight’ a known ‘War Vampire’ Jagger, who has his own journey of discord. Together Michael and Jagger’s bond becomes powerful and they both fight for the same answers, working through riddles and prophecies, yet wind up as unwanted enemies.
The story continues to follow Michael and Jagger as they attempt to fight their way through all the deceit and lies that surrounds them, constantly falling into the trap of evil doings. A journey that takes us through society’s stigmas, heartbreak, betrayal, love and endless secrets. As their journey twists with various falls and rises, it tests their own trust and spirits strengths throughout this journey.
The story can be followed through this thread on the forum
OR I also have a WordPress website that introduces characters (some available for download) and other information, plus more - Please be patient as I am updating my wordpress site.
I hope you enjoy!
I wanted to try something different in my sims3 game play and have discovered that once being terrified of supernatural EP (those Zombies just creep me out), now I'm in love with it and all the characters it provides… including those creepy zombies….
A Synopsis of the story.
The primary protagonist is Michael Fox, a young simple human who is taught to live off the simple things in life, ‘natures gifts’. Michael lives in a world called Appaloosa Plains a world that eliminated all supernatural life forms, a world where magic was forbidden.
This is a fantasy story, of Michael’s journey in discovering the supernatural life and the hard knocks it is about to embark on his own life with. Upon his journey he discovers the history of the great diving war that is rising between the two powerful supernatural rivals Emperor Vladimir Drakovic and Emperor Roman Wolfbane.
During Michael’s journey he falls victim to the story’s antagonist Luther Drakovic, a evil, heartless and cruel Vampire. Upon befriending the ‘Dark Knight’ a known ‘War Vampire’ Jagger, who has his own journey of discord. Together Michael and Jagger’s bond becomes powerful and they both fight for the same answers, working through riddles and prophecies, yet wind up as unwanted enemies.
The story continues to follow Michael and Jagger as they attempt to fight their way through all the deceit and lies that surrounds them, constantly falling into the trap of evil doings. A journey that takes us through society’s stigmas, heartbreak, betrayal, love and endless secrets. As their journey twists with various falls and rises, it tests their own trust and spirits strengths throughout this journey.
The story can be followed through this thread on the forum
OR I also have a WordPress website that introduces characters (some available for download) and other information, plus more - Please be patient as I am updating my wordpress site.I hope you enjoy!
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“As great descendants of the indigenous occupants of appaloosa the Fox family respects the land. Having reclaimed the large plot of land down in the flood plain they prosper from the fertile soil that has built over the many generations now they run the most prosperous ranch in the town of Appaloosa Plains and take great pride in their hand built home. They are certainly self-sufficient …..” - quoted from Sim3 game. What the Fox family doesn’t know is what events are yet to unfold…
The Fox property after their slow yet well deserved home extension and Appaloosa Plains with some of its beautiful scenery.
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
Thank you @Charlottesmom i feel totally honored to have some one of your caliber read my story. I hope i don't disappoint!
It's my first attempt in story writing with sims without an actual challenge.
Just finishing off Chapter one and will release it once I've got everything checked and sorted
I have been brain storming for the past month and a bit now, so I'm a little chuffed to actually have my first chapter actually written to be honest.
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
What a beautiful house and lot! Did you build that? either way stunning
Thank you lovely it's nearly done, proof reading and should be up today....
Chapter One – Memories run deep
Memoirs are never easy to write, although with my mom’s genes and skills over the years I have learned from her historic successful publishing’s that it’s worth spending the months writing, the best outcome is the idea that a future “Fox” will read this and think, what a life my great ancestors have lived.
I decided to write my memoirs to share the raw truth of our family, and what our family name really means. It’s not written as a happy romance (that was my mom’s specialty), my memoirs are that of love, lust, heart breaks, betrayal, murder, guilty pleasures and all the events that have taken place in my and my family’s life. It’s time to unleash the truth and the story to be told.
As I read back what I have written, I look out into the open and reminisce, remembering what an innocent child I was, and never imagined life would have evolved to this.
I look upon my family and think to my self, “Will they too live such a hard complex life?” “Have I been the best parent, guardian and role model I can be?”
All these secrets I carry upon my soul, the burdens, and the anguish, not to forget to mention the pain I have caused my loved ones.
“Will all the secrets be frowned upon?”, “will our name be tarnished?” …. “Will anyone actually be proud to be a “Fox” after all?”
In my many years growing up, and now in my old age, I sit back and remember all the events that have made me who I am today, my family, who we are and all the events good and bad that have brought us to this place today.
Ahh as I sit back with my eyes closed…….. Drifting…..
I can feel that hot summer sun against my skin, hearing the various birds chirping… the horses talking, even Shep barking at his own amusement. The smell of the fresh ripe sunflowers, I even remember seeing the old rusty Ford left to deteriorate in the field next to our property. The freshly baked waffles …….. This was home...
My pa was not very close with myself and my two brothers; he adored my ma and was a very proud man. She only ever knew his true soft side. We just saw him as a cranky hard worker always reminding us how ‘useless’ we were.
His time started early in the mornings where he would make sure we kids had a hot meal for breakfast before school and by the time we would get home from school there was always a hot meal waiting for us, we never sat at the table like a family, all ate at different times but there was always freshly cooked meals.
By sunrise he would be outside tending to his garden, or working the land, fishing, gathering, finding any means to provide an income for us. He was a stubborn man and strict in his ways. As young boys we kept our respect for him but never really got to know him as well as ma did, maybe a bit of a gripe of mine I feel?
Mom on the other hand, an amazing woman. She was truly the best friend anyone could have, always found time for everyone and most of all her family. Mom loved Shep and taught him to hunt, to help out as we were poor, to find things so we could sell them.
People around our neighborhood loved ma, they always allowed her to ride their horses and train them, ma bonded with any living creature she came into contact with, it was a way she could make extra simoleons.
Mom was a no nonsense woman, when there was trouble ma went to the city hall and made sure resolutions were made, always coming out with a smile on her face. A tough nut but a proud solider she was.
- “No guts no glory” she used to say to us all. I’ll never forget those words.
Every festival and every event, Mom made us attend, and we had the best time any kid could have. A lot of happy memories growing up we had as kids.
Ma even looked after one of the neighbors kids, just to help anyone she could. There were days we struggled; we didn’t have enough for us to eat. But ma always use to say
- “It’s the heart that does the giving; the fingers only let go”. I never understood what she meant by that, now I do…… ahh the memories of home…
Growing up was tough, but I guess it made us tougher too.. our teenage years were only stepping stones to the future… little did we know then, but we sure did have some wonderful family outings, ma being the leader of course, ma was right in there with us….
- “Common boys who will win this competition?”……
“you better get your eating caps on ”, ma jokingly said as Dakota and Nicholas got ready to get pie faced.
“Eat your words Ma” grumbled Dakota ready to plunge,
“mom will let one of us win” whispered Nicholas before he plunged into the pie.
Many nights Ma and Pa would sit outside gazing into the stars, talking and even sometimes giggling. It was so wonderful to hear mom giggling… she didn’t laugh often but Pa must of given her reasons to…..
“My love, our boys are all growing up” whispered Cheyenne.
“It’s only a few days away from graduation” She continued.
“Hush now kitten, you have raised them well”……
“They will do us proud, even the stone in our shoe – he will come good, I am sure.. hush now, enjoy the stars my pet” whispered Shawnee to his beloved as they gazed up into the sky.
Pa was not a Supernatural fan and the one thing he hated was when the full moon was about. Most times he would mutter angry cuss words to himself; we were never allowed to be friend any supernaturals that was one of pa biggest rules.
“Uhh ohh … ah … my love, is that a zombie emerging from the ground again?” whispered Cheyenne.
“YES blasted creatures” cursed Shawnee.
“I guess that means it’s time to retire to bed my love?” Said Cheyenne as she rose to go inside, knowing too well it’s disrupted their stargazing and evening.
“Flipping fool you….. you 🐸🐸🐸🐸… zombie … you” Shawnee snapped as he went inside disgusted.
Despite their differences Ma and Pa did get along and were in love, somehow… I guess non of us will ever understand their weird relationship but they truly did love one another, and never in public would pa show it, but when they were alone Ma got to see a side of Pa non of us ever would.
“You are my world, my kitten” Shawnee said as he grabbed a hold of Cheyenne..
“and you are my world too my love” whispered Cheyenne to her tough man, while his strong arms held her gently yet safely.
“Should we….?, but the boys will hear us”, she giggled like a little schoolgirl holding her trophy,
“no they are upstairs going about their own business, we will be quick and quiet” smirked Shawnee…
“ahh my love you are sneaky”. Giggled Cheyenne at the idea of being naughty for a night.
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“Go Apachee Go….. we did it, won both races, you’re the best horse” Michael said with merriment and pride. Apachee snorted with delight, racing hard winning first prize in two races, allowed for big rewards to the family funds this evening.
“Shoot……. run Apachee…… Run!!.....”, “it’s late and we’re going to get in trouble, it’s after my curfew” panicked Michael as Apachee broke into full gallop
“I just hope the rents aren’t too angry, we did great boy, we really did” Michael comforted himself as he felt the wind in his hair from Apachee’s speed.
“shhhhh….. I’ll just groom you here boy, hopefully no one will noticed we got home late” whispered Michael to the proud Stallion, both still on a huge high from tonight’s efforts.
“What were you thinking MICHAEL Fox” yelled Cheyenne,
“Why are you out so late, when you know its way past your curfew mister….”
“… but…. but ma… “
“NO butts you’re grounded!” she huffed angrily after being woken up from her sleep.
“Mam please…. I was racing Apachee…. and he won…. both races, ….. mom…. we came first!”
Mommy please…. I didn’t do it on purpose… I. I .. wanted to see how good he was and he is he’s great mom,” begged Michael
“Look ma I brought home $3700 simoleons…. mom here look”, pleaded Michael for her forgiveness.
“Hmm He did,… did he…” Cheyenne pondered
“… we really could do with that money…”
“OK” she agreed,
“You’re off the hook, this time young man, but next time let us know when you’re doing down to the track”
“I want to see you work harder at school and duties as a small punishment” she said sternly yet, knowing he did well in her mind glowing with pride.
“Oh ma… I… will… I promise” smiled Michael still on a high from his winnings.
“I wont let you down mom I promise: he said as he went upstairs.
“I will make her proud”, he pondered, “ma deserves to be happy with us all….” He rambled his thoughts as he immersed himself in his art work, still on a high from his winnings this evening.
“THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO HANGGGG” yelled Dakota over the blaring music and crowd.
“YES IT IS, ….YOU SHOULD COME DOWN MORE OFTEN” yelled back Jessica.
“HEY YOU'RE A PRETTY GOOD DANCER KODA, WE HAVE ANOTHER DANCE FEST TOMORROW NIGHT, YOU SHOULD COME, stated Jessica over the blasting music
“CHEERS JESS I’LL TRY TO COME DOWN, NOT SURE ABOUT TOMORROW THO….” Dakota replied knowing he shouldn’t be out tonight, but ignored the warning bells in his guts.
HEY KODA.. YOU KNOW THAT CHICK IN THE GREEN TOP? Said Jessica
YUP SHE GOES TO MY SCHOOL …WHY?
“OH… UMMM… WELL SHES BEEN EYEBALLING YOU ALL NIGHT… Jessica teased
“WHO MELINDA….. he chuckled… as he decided to approach her.
"Hey Melinda, so you been staring at me huh…" Dakota said in a cocky fashion.
Before he could say anymore… Melinda grabbed him and whooped him a kiss.
Dakota didn’t even get a chance to reply she had already run off.
“What was all that about” Said Jessica
“uh… ohh… nothing much Jess, Mel has a crush on me.. has had one since pre school… I’ll deal with her later… hey I better go “, Dakota scurried off knowing he will be in big trouble if he doesn’t get home.
Before Dakota could get any further the Police were waiting for him, they picked him up to escort him home.
“Oh uhh, …..can you like drop me off a like few blocks from home, promise I wont be bad again…” Dakota said in a flippant manner
“Yeah right” Constable Perry grumbled in her gruff voice at him.
“You’re going to the station tonight young man and I’ll be dropping you off in the morning”
“You’re parents will be waiting for you….., you’ve got some explaining to do” she chuckled knowing how angry they both sounded on the phone when she had spoken to them prior.
“Are you out of your mind DAKOTA Fox…… sneaking out like that….. Staying out until all hours of the night….., Cheyenne yelled at him
“…what if something had happened to you?...... “What were you thinking”….. she continued to yell at him”
“.. mom but but…”
“NO BUTTS MISTER YOU’RE GROUNDED”, Cheyenne snapped…
“At least your brother came home with winnings,… money…. his curfew bust was selfless… what about you?? …. Huh… YOU on the other hand are fully grounded for smelling like alcohol and not considering this family!!!” she yelled
“…..NOW GET INSIDE and get to work!
“…..When you’re old enough you can go out on your accord,….. until then you are grounded” she yelled as she stormed off in a complete rage.
Dakota with his tail between his legs grumbling and cussing went to fix the toilet he started weeks ago.
“I didn’t consider this family… blah blah….he muttered under his breath”…
“Michael this.. Michael that.. I HATE Michael…”
he grew angrier at his thoughts, took a breath and continued to repair the toilet……
”One of these days I’ll have my vengeance with him.. you just wait…” he said to himself through gritted teeth.
“He will pay.. so help me god he will pay with his life…..” Dakota continued to grit his teeth and mutter under his breath as he hit the hammer harder every time, engulfed in his own rage.
Nicholas was quietly continuing to work on his very first novel, ideas and thoughts rushing through his brain, he understood the rush mom gets when she’s in her writers frame of mind…
“ahh… ohhh….. brilliant idea” Nicholas said as he patted himself on his shoulder, while he worked on his next chapter
“YES… yes.... a twist of course why didn’t I think of that earlier….” He encouraged himself.
As he typed madly, …… then he heard a strange sound….
“What are those two 🐸🐸🐸🐸 up to now ..” he whispered to himself
“… I can’t concentrate from that buzzing sound…” he got up to inspect where the sound was coming from?
Walking outside to inspect the loud buzzing sound.. he saw a beautiful array of shimmering lights.
“Hey What’s this…?” Nicholas thought to himself as he was drawn to the colourful flashing lights above him,
“it’s…. it’s beautiful…. ooooooohh looks like Northern lights… an aurora of some kind… “ he thought to himself as he stared up into the glistening lights above him.
Then WHAM!!! The noise got so loud and strong it was blistering his ear drums….
“WAIIIT NOOO…….. what’s happening” yelled Nicholas at the top of his lungs..
“helllppppp moooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm” he screamed as the beam of lights latched onto him like a serpent squeezing his body, losing all sense of mobility.. and before anyone could notice Nicholas was gone.
Minutes later he was spat out and returned home,
“What happened” whispered Nicholas
“…. Omg nooo please I don’t want an alien baby… no no no.. Pa will kill me… pleeaaase nooooooo” Nicholas panicked…..
“Yuurrrrrr not good enough for usssssssss” echoed the alien as it took off in it’s UFO.
Nicholas felt ill and ran inside to shower and hide under his bed terrified from what just happened.
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“Dakota the bus is this way”
YEAH WHATEVER 🐸🐸🐸🐸 you just run home to mommy”
“I'm going to hang with my friends” lied Dakota
“just go and run off to your poofy paint brushes like a sook you are” Dakota barked at Michael as he left to go on his own accord
“But you’re grounded” yelled Michael at him as he walked away.
“PLUM YOU MICHAEL Now P*ss OFF I said…. You useless 🐸🐸🐸🐸” growled Dakota as he stormed off on his own.
Michael came home and went onto his duties, and work…angry that Dakota is showing little respect towards Ma and Pa….
“I don’t care what Dakota thinks….. he’s just a wannabe anyways” Michael comforted himself under his breath.
“I have brought in more money into this family than him and he’s just crappy that mom let me off the hook and not him.. “he humpfed to himself.
Dakota decided to get his rod out and fish in the ocean for some lone time… he had heard by the local townies that there was a huge school of fish hanging around and people could catch big fish and make a lot of money… he wasn’t going to tell Michael to reap the rewards and grab his lime light again… so he lied to him and came right away for some fishing action
“I’ll bring in some dosh now…., I will”, sniggered Dakota to himself
“…there is plenty of fish in the sea …..hahaha” he roared into laughter at his own petty Joke.
“I’ll bring home something so the rents can see, I'm not the loser they think I am, maybe I’ll even get off the hook and be the favorite, like princess Michael….” He growled as he continued to fish
“You just wait I'm graduating from high school end of this week anyways” Dakota angrily stated.
“I’ll be a free man then… I’ll get my fame … the emperor of EVVILLLLLLLL he roared with laughter, then stopped at the sound of his own echo
“They will beg this “Master Fox” for mercy… you just wait…” he mumbled under his breath to himself.
“More fishies in the bag……..yay to me” giggled Nicholas.
Meanwhile a wild horse stood staring at him.
“Hey aren’t I suppose to be watching you?” said Nicholas to the wild horse
“… what do you want…? ….you don’t eat fish… ahhhh…go to Pa, yeah…he’ll give you some apples, I got nuffin for you”, Nicholas said to the wild horse that continued to stand and stare at him, making him feel completely uncomfortable and remembering the alien abduction last night making him feel slightly ill.
“If Pa ever found out, I would be disowned from this family, if anyone ever found out… I'm one dead Fox…” Nicholas shivered as he tried to dismiss his thoughts.
“Hahahahaha after my great catches….. time for some trolling…..” Thought Dakota to himself
“ ahhh I love trolling “ he sniggered, as he continued to stir the pot on a forum he visits daily with his friends.
“You’re a dumb a**s and I’m going to let you have it…..” Dakota gloated with pride knowing he was upsetting others.
“My pocket money was so worth it, I have wanted to try street art for so long….” Squealed Michael at his new investment
“ I'm loving this, lets see what I can create……?” he thought as he continued to spray.
“Hmmm….. I’ll have to ask mom if I can pay for a course in street art I think it will help” thought Michael as he tried not to breath in the Petroleum solvents that crept up his nostrils and realizing he wasn’t overly impressed by his first piece of street art work.
“Another novel on it’s way…. YES to me” grinned Cheyenne with her next Romance novel about to be published.
“Just to get this in by the deadline tonight and I can reap the rewards……”
“This is one of my best works “she thought as she pressed into her prince charming fairytale romance story…
“Hmmmm…..what will I call this one… “ “ahhh ‘Beauty and the BEAST… hehe” she chuckled…
“Cliché…… but no one will ever guess the ending… “ she giggled some more while working hard on her completion.
“A little more……” Sighed Shawnee…” then, I can sell off my harvest for this year… Winter is coming closer day by day”
“…… this year you have been quiet grand to us beautiful mother nature, many thanks for all your beautiful harvests….” Praised Shawnee
“Great Mother nature thank you for all your blessings. “Shawnee continued to Grace his riches
“Hmmmm.. although to have a glasshouse….. to harvest through winter would be a even bigger blessing….” He thought to himself…..” Ahh the dreams” he comforted.
Michael set out for his daily ride, not noticing the pesky Raccoon that they have been trying to find for weeks, who has been knocking over the rubbish bin and making a huge mess at the front of their house.
“I just have to make sure I get home in time”…. Michael reminded himself as he enjoyed the sights…
“Sheeeepp…….. sheepppppp……. wait up… what have you found….?” Yelled Michael as he ran to catch up with Shep.
“Here Michael ……” Shep said panting with excitement
” Hhhhhere…. it’s hhhhhuge…. I fffound another one… awwwww I hope it’s worth a lot.. “ woofed Shep with joy to what might be his biggest find to date.
“Hey, ….. look at this Shep…. a Ruby……”
“Ooooooooowww…… I’ll pick this up, I'm sure it’s worth something… “ Michael hopes as he picks up the biggest Ruby rock he’s ever seen.
“…..common Shep….. we have to get home….. it’s getting late….. and we’re a long way from home “ yelled Michael as he ran towards home almost skipping with joy knowing today’s finds might be the biggest winner yet.
“MICHAEL FOX YOU DID IT AGAIN!!!”
“Your MOM might have been soft on you but you’re grounded and I don’t want to hear NO BS excuses………….. young man ……………..you’re nothing but trouble ……………a stone in everyone’s shoe you are………….. a disgrace………..”
summoned Shawnee
“YOU DISAPPOINT ME” he yelled at Michael as he stormed off not even allowing Michael to explain….
“But Pa …….we found gems ………..Shep and I….. “ he whimpered with tears in his eyes, as he went inside with a heavy heart.
“He hates me…. He truly hates me…. Maybe it’s better I'm dead” thought Michael
“ he simply hates me…...”
Michael tried to get to his homework after his father had insulted him and grounded him…. “This assignment is too hard,”
Michael muttered as he struggled to come up with ideas for his final essay.
“it’s our last one for the year and we have to write about our family and what we love about them…..and I got nothing…….”
“… how does ma do it?............... And Nicholas too… ?” he wondered
“grrr I'm not a writer… I hate this……” protested Michael to himself
…. And I've got nothing that great to say, pa hates me, ma thinks that I could do better, always pushing me harder, but wishes I was more like Dakota and Nicholas ……shep and the horses…. Yeah they love me…arghhhh another one in the waste bin… as he screwed up his work and threw it in the bin
“… ahem…Umm… SIR…. you think you can put a pedal to the metal….. do ya “ asked Dakota, to the Driver as he knew he shouldn’t be out, but when the boss calls he has to find a way to get there….
“…arrrr plllllllease can you speed it up…?? I am gonna get in strife with the rents ya know “ Dakota cautiously commanded the driver.
The driver just glared at him and drove the same speed… meanwhile Dakota thinking of ways to sneak into the house without his parents finding out.
“Excellent!.... if I sneak in the front no one will see me and I can scoot upstairs” sniggered Dakota
“… hehe workin for the criminals is fun and I got paid.. so it should be ok yeah… he convinced himself as he snuck towards the front door.
“WHERE the H*LL have you been DAKOTA FOX…?” yelled Shawnee
“ aaarrr… ummmm… Pa… paaaa….. Iva been….. ummm… working, yeah working pa… “back tracked Dakota.. knowing he may has stuffed up in mentioning that, as his father will not approve of his career choice.
“WHAT?!!! Don’t you lie to me you two flea bitten lout… “snorted Shawnee
“You are double grounded and you will have to catch the bus….. you will not be getting your license as punishment buster ……now get to your chores……. you useless piece of work”, Shawnee continued to yell at Dakota whilst walking away from him ignoring his pleas and the uni mascot that was walking to their front door.
“Buuut Paaa PAAAAA please.. listen please… I made money…… look… look I I I was working, I promise I wont do this again.. “begged Dakota
“please pleaseee teach me to drive I'm graduating and will be the only one my age who hasn’t got my license…”begged Dakota
“OUT OF THE QUESTION” yelled Shawnee interrupting
“buster you’re double grounded!! NOW GET…. to your chores……. At least Michael is getting his license tonight with your mother.. not like you,….. you two timed loser” Shawnee snidely spat in rage as he stormed off.
“Don’t ride the clutch son, just let it go smoothly” guided Cheyenne gently
“…. apart from that son you’re a natural” she glowed with pride at his quick learning abilities, reminding her very much of herself
“….. you’re doing really well.. keep this up and you should pass with flying colors my son”
“Yay ma this is fun and easier than I thought “ said Michael as he fixed up his errors his mom had corrected him on and kept working on his driving manner. Pondering the freedom this will bring….
After some time driving Michael got his license, he even has permission to drive when he likes as long as he’s home before his curfew.
“Two …bit …rotten …rooster…… Charles,…. you’re not going to beat me you rotten bird!!”
“I hate you,….. hate …………everyone,……… you will not make fun of me I tell you or I’ll make stew out of you…” snapped Dakota at Charles the rooster.
“Take that you two bits of mini drumsticks” yelled Dakota at Charles who continued to peck his face.
“Give me the eggs you rotten bird “yelled Dakota……
Not realizing how silly he had made himself look in fighting a little bird… non the less he was releasing his frustrations and hatred.
“I will snap your neck Charles….. like Michael… that will hurt pa …..if I hurt Michael… hate you… hate him… hate pa… hate everyone!!!” He raged angrily as he brawled with Charles.
“You have to be kidding me even a flea bitten rooster beats me in a fight grrrrr” growled Dakota.
“Dumb bird I hate everyone………” he spat angrily and slightly ashamed of his outburst….
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“You bewdyyyy” yelled out Michael whilst doing a happy dance for graduating
“Woohooo I graduated with a scholarship….. “A” stars for effort..” he glowed with joy,
Dakota just passed and watched his brother celebrate his victory
“….F*K you Michael……” he growled
“….. such a girl… mister goodie tooshooo” he angrily bit his lip from his parents to notice his anger.
“I'm going to uni…………………. nar nar nar nar” glowed Michael
“…. You’re such a girl…… la la ladida “sung Dakota to himself as he watched Michael act like a total show off, knowing jealously his brother was a straight A student and he just barely passed, he still wasn’t going to give Michael the satisfaction of knowing he’s intimidated by his great report.
“Hmmm lets see… which course do I want to apply for… “chuckled Michael to himself
“….. of course Arts……….. duhhhh “he grinned at his own humor.
“ A scholarship wooot woot " he gleamed with pride as he completed the university entrance exam.
“I’ll do this exam too…..” muttered Dakota under his breath
“.. Michael and Nicholas can’t be the only studious ones in this family…..”
“Sides….., I don’t want to hang around here…………… I can get a better education and join the criminal area, don’t matter how I make the dosh just that I make it…. right… “ he kept convincing himself, as he concentrated hard on the Exam questions.
“Hey Koda this is your kind of thing…..” Michael said sarcastically
“… see this ….a….. flag …… you know… “ Michael stirred at his brother.
“Bite me Michael” he interrupted
“I'm going too I’ll show you all who Dakota Fox is. You’ll be sorry buster”
“So uni here I come……”
“I wonder what it will be like….?”
“Oh well…. Will know soon” thought Michael
“I just have to get my chores and tomorrow morning leave for the new life….”.
“La la la la lalalalalalalalalal “Dakota yelled so that he wouldn’t hear Charles croaking at him.
“You're an 🐸🐸🐸🐸….. bird Charles …and I’ll be glad to see the end of you when I go to university. “
“…..And when I get back….. you’re stew…. I’m a telling you, you dumb plum bird”
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With the morning arrived the winter snow in Appaloosa plains too. Uni van was coming today and we had a long trip to our new adventure.
“Look after yourselves boys, study hard… don’t get into too much trouble.. and please take care of each other” pleaded Cheyenne
“YES… DON’T get into NO TROUBLE…. the pair of you louts…bring no shame to the Fox name” Shawnee urged
Shawnee trying not to show he is actually proud of the boys
“You’re the first Fox’s to go to university…. make us proud” he said sternly not to give away that he was actually more than proud of his boys, hoping they would get his message.
“You’ll do great boys …you will” said Cheyenne with flair.
See ya rents said the boys as they pushed and nudged each other while entering the Uni vehicle.….
The boys watched the winter snow as they took the long journey towards university and a new life time of memories.
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Thank you I hope i don't disappoint, my writing skills are a little rusty of late, but I'll certainly do my best.
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
Your story is wonderful, I love the idea of looking back through writing a memoir, I think that as we age we ask the questions you have the author thinking, well written!! Shawnee sounds like a hard working man, tough on his sons but for their own good. I really like Cheyenne, she sounds like a lovely lady, down to Earth, willing to lend a hand and loving to her husband and the boys. Nicholas is going to be my favorite I can tell already, though I am very much drawn to Sims with horrible traits so Dakoda may catch my heart with his difficulty, not sure about Michael, yet but we shall see.
**Who is the girl sitting at the table...I mean her name..Just curious...
**Wondering who the author is I’m thinking Nicholas??
**Shawnee, I hate zombie too!!
**That is some great money Michael made while racing Apachee! I would have forgiven him too...
**Melinda sure has the hots for Dakoda!! Boy does Dakoda have rage issues!!
**Poor Nicholas getting alien probed!
**Even Shep is helping out finding the ruby, great doggie!
I thought this would be a nice family with some minor issues from not having much money wise but it appears the problem go way deeper, there are some major issues with the kids. Michael means well but he has to be careful with his dad. Dakota needs to get his temper in check though wanting to be the Emporer of Evil is not a job for a sweet child..
I’m very much enjoying this story and wonder what university will be like for the boys, I hope Dakota can get his head on right but I doubt it, too much hate in the boy already. I hope Michael has a fun time at Uni, it will be good to get away from his overbearing father for awhile. Perhaps Dakoda and Michael can do some bonding?? Perhaps not...
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
Ahh you've done a great job on the house. I love how their house looks and with L's business and Lee's house you really have got a decor master in you. YES i had to extend their house a little too. As there was a growing family and i needed some bits for the game play, only to love it so much to bring out a story from my daughters innocent comment about the family. My mind went a blazing and I'm not looking back now
@Charlottesmom WOW what comments... oh thank you for the information, it's nice to know my characters are coming across exactly how i want and hoped they would. I know when you write you can get so engrossed in the world you're creating that finer details can be missed, i am proof reading so many times just to get it right.. usually i write out the text then put the pictures to match the vision i have, this part i worked off the photos as i had already played this family... in game play i'm 6 chapters away but having to go back and fix up some things so that i can get each chapter flowing, naturally as we all know when playing sims.. things happen we don't expect so at times i'm allowing it to direct the story
Thank you so much for this uplift. I love to write but have not written in many years now (mainly use to write short stories and poetry), but playing sims has allowed me to bring this out of me again and of course people like yourself and many others, who's stories i'm reading that blow me away.. has inspired me to give it a try.
I love your analogy and certainly your thoughts
Chapter Three – The Grim Arrival.
The boys have finally arrived to the University, after a long and tiresome trek to a whole new world and adventure, that awaits them.
“Oh this place burns” sniggers Dakota, while he stares at Michael who is dumb struck and staring at the entrance door like a stuffed mullet.
“Oi 🐸🐸🐸🐸…. We aren’t brothers… you got it!” snaps Dakota
“huh…. Oh whatever Koda I don’t care….” “This.. place is soo big… “ Michael whispers with a hard swallow, as he’s continues to blink and soak in every little detail he possibly can, dismissing his brothers arrogance.
“Well …you can stand here all day if you like, I'm going to book my room so don’t think about stealing a double bed……. that’s for me.. “ Dakota boasts as he runs off to grab himself a room.
Michael finally gets the courage to make his way inside and finds the foyer full of students all chatting and meeting one another, he quickly walks past them to find a room where he could leave his belongings and begin to familiarize himself with his new home to be for the year.
Dakota wasted no time to find something to eat from the kitchen; he was famished the long trip took a lot of his energy and with little time to stop to eat, he couldn’t get the food down quick enough.
“What the plum is this rubbish” he cried out as he tried to stop himself from spitting out the bit of food he had consumed.
“Yuck” he managed to say, thumping his chest to dislodge the vile microwave meal he was eating.
“I hope this is not the rubbish we have to live off” he thought to himself as he got up to go amuse himself around the dorm.
Michael was starving too and as he sat down to eat his meal, he watched one of the roomies… eating like an animal, he sat there staring impolitely almost intrigued, yet disgusted in the manner he was eating in.
"It’s rude to stare.. nom nom nom… you know… slurp slurp slurp…” said Lido who was inhaling his food in an cannibalistic manner.
“oh um…. Sorry… um no offense” blushed Michael still staring…. “… but …. Why are you not using your hands ..”? he said innocently, yet realizing how stupid he sounded.
“Bahhhh you newbie humans have no idea” Lido growled as he leapt off the chair and scattered out the room.
Michael had lost his appetite, cleaned up his mess and went back to his dorm room where he could be alone…. Repeating the words ‘you humans…’ in his head.
What was Lido he wondered… was he another one of those ‘beings’ his father disallowed them to talk about….. ‘the supernaturals’… could they still exist? Were there more of them? He was trying to work out in his mind, coming to university, was not only a long way from home, but a whole new life form… either way he couldn’t shake the weird feeling lurking inside his entire body.
Dakota decided to be useful in socialization with his new roomies…and get up to his selfish shenanigans.
“Hey I'm Koda and you rrrr…..”
“Melanie, but you can call me Mel…… so what you studying here”, she asked
“Ummm…” Dakota had to think for a minute what he was really here for
“… ummm girl….s.. I mean ….. Business, umm…… you” he quickly asked almost embarrassing himself, although he wasn’t really here for school…and certainly not interested in chit chat either, he had a reputation to build and that was his goal.
“You’re cute…” he heard her say through all the babbling which he took no interest in what she was saying , but tried not to continue to stare at her cleavage.
“Huh…oh… haha” he blushed and chuckled
“Well…. so are you…” he replied flirtatiously trying to give her some form of eye contact.
“Actually you’re pretty ... no….um hot…” he corrected himself quickly.
Melanie leaned over and whispered in his ear…. “Hey you know University has it’s reputations … right… ummm, like we can try the showers out…. If you know what I mean….” She giggled as she waited for a response.
Dakota’s swallowed hard at how forward she was, yet thrilled he didn’t have to work hard on getting a kiss let alone some action.
“Heck yeah” he said as Melanie pulled him towards her and they performed their tonsil hockey
“Follow meeee….” she said as she raced him up the stairs.
Dakota joined Mel for a shower, he chuckled to himself thinking “ahh this is the life I want to live, girls girls…. tarts…I mean girls.... I love university, fun and parties oh the parties… and girls” he grinned from ear to ear to himself. He had finally found his home coming.
Michael was enjoying his time alone in his room; he managed to find one that didn’t share with anyone so he would have his lone time. Immersed in his painting he realized he was missing his Ma and life on the Ranch…. He was getting home sick, he knew he had to make his family proud so he would do the best he could in studying hard and coming home with great results, he sighed knowing a year was a long time away…. He continued to paint and suppressed the painful feeling that throbbed in his chest.
The boys set off on their bicycles to attend the ‘meet and greet’… both enjoying the sights and smells of campus atmosphere.
Michael was enjoying the campus sights, meanwhile Dakota was grinning knowing he just had some fun and was craving for more ‘bay boy’ behavior. Neither spoke nor was there a reason to, both were so different in their manners and ways. The only comfort was that they did have one another, a reminder of home.
When they got to the student Union building Michael instantly found an easel and started to paint, he collected the freebies and enjoyed listening to the chatter of the room around him but shared no interest in joining in any conversations with anyone, just his paint and paint brushes, where he could use his imagination and create a world he only saw in his head.
He was given all his books and things he needed for class, he decided to sit down and do some sketching to prepare for his first class, as he observed another student painting, he slowly digested the atmosphere and began to slowly feel like he was settling in at his own slow pace.
He got called to come and join a table tennis game, he never played it in his life, but Brett insisted he was new to the game too. Both boys enjoyed the short sloppy game and a little chat.
“You’re either that shy or just quiet by nature” said Brett as he took his next hit.
“Not shy …… just quiet …” Michael replied trying not to feel the hotness in his face forming from embarrassment.
“Bah…….! That will change …..…... university will do that to you…. I was like you too, now I'm more outgoing…and wilder” he continued. “No one will judge you here… but you have to know your groups and who is trust worthy and who is not….” Brett continued.
Michael listened to Brett talking and nodded to his words in between hits… “I guess” he replied as he hit the ball, letting his mind go back to why he was here and yet trying to suppress this eerie feeling that was growing in his stomach.
Michael was not very confident in new friendships, he never really had a friend he could trust before, Dakota was the one who always took the lime light for them both, but he knew his closest and strongest friend was his Ma the horses and Shep. He knew deep down inside his Pa loved them all too even him, but all his life he was singled out and was called Mama's boy because his Ma always protected him. Pa always put him down... he never understood why Pa hated him so much, but he never asked either... left it to the way of the universe.
Michael felt no real desire to get involved in social groups and gatherings. He was a proud and hard worker like his ma, once he set out to do something he would focus on that goal until it was completed. Unlike Dakota who would use his quick witt to get out of things, Michael felt he was the responsible one in the family and he couldn’t help feel that this was his path through university to maintain his expectations of excellence and himself. To try to make Pa proud of him, deep down he knew Dakota would only bring shame.
Meanwhile Dakota was on the other side of the room amusing himself in socialization.
“Koda’s the name and you are?”
“Bev… u new too?”
“Yeah…” he said not wanting to engage in further chit chat.
He dived in before Bev could get another word out…
“Hey…. Oh mmmmm… ummm… ok” she managed to squeeze out
“I never had that happen to me before… “ she stumbled in her words as she tried to get her breath back
“Maaa….. Neither have I” lied Dakota.
“Here’s my number… lets hook up sometimes….”
“Sure” he said as he left and shoved her number down his pocket, smiling smugly to himself, for achieving to get another kiss in one day.
“… ahhh life of university how many girls can I kiss” he thought to himself as he made his way back to the dorm.
Michael returned to the dorm and decided to continue to practice his street art. He loved to escape real life not only through art but also in his own mind, where he alone was not judged, questioned or needed any explanations as to why he was thinking anything…he pondered and continued to miss home.
He began to wonder if he would actually feel settled in at all?, feeling the nerves, knowing that his first class would start tomorrow and he wanted to fill his brain with as much knowledge as possible.
He could hear all the chatter and noise from inside but enjoyed his time outside alone, the outdoors is a place he felt at peace and the safest, he felt better in his comfort zone than with large crowds. He knew Dakota would be enjoying his time as he was a party animal compared to him. He continued to reminisce about home and how much he was missing everyone even grumpy Pa.
The next morning Michael woke up early to refresh his mind on his course which was an hour away from starting, the nerves in his stomach were making him feel a little ill…. Until he realized he was actually really hungry and his stomach was sending out hunger pains.
He decided to make breakfast for himself, until he remembered his Ma had always said
“Son when you cook, make sure you make enough for the household…”
he thought to himself other students will probably be hungry too when they wake up. He did just that, made his favorite waffles, just like his Pa for everyone to be able to enjoy, giving him some taste of home.
As he sat down to eat in the lunch room, Melanie sat down to study before class…..
“There is fresh waffles if your hungry” he said to her, avoiding any eye contact with her and trying to keep his blushing to a minimal.
Michael was not use to seeing a girl in her negligee let alone sitting in front of him, it made him a little uneasy as the only female he’s really ever spent time talking to was Ma. He enjoyed her smell and sweet perfume he could smell, made him feel jittery and arouse his senses.
“Naw what a sweetie you are…, so ur Koda’s brother huh?” Mel asked
“Ummm nooo … “ he stumbled his words knowing Dakota stressed they weren’t related..
“Huh… “ she looked confused …
“well Koda said his little brother was here.. so I guess it’s you, it’s ok u know my sister is shy like you too”.
Michael thought to himself, slightly feeling irritated.. telling himself he's not shy, he just doesn't like big crowds and girls, well he would never tell her he never felt a girl before. He felt a little frustrated that everyone thought he was shy when he wasn’t, but refrained from responding to her as well.
Michael didn’t mean to be rude in ignoring her, but his mind was racing on filling his stomach as the count down to his first class was about to start and he didn’t want to be late, so he stared at his food and just ignored her until she left.
After cleaning up he raced upstairs to change into some clean clothes… he was feeling a little nervous with so many girls around, he started to feel, emotions and reactions he never really had time for before. He never kissed a girl, or touched one, the only female who ever hugged or kissed him was his ma… and she did that as a mother, he was finding it hard to deal with the diversity of emotions that were growing inside of him... again he was good at suppressing his feelings and did just that, hid it away in a place he could control it, it did not stop him from wondering what a female felt like…a girl that wasn’t his mom, that he could touch, to embrace….. to hold and be held... their skin….. their smell. He knew too well he could never talk to Dakota about it, so once again he locked it away in his personal vault of suppression where most of his questions were kept.
Realizing he was almost running late, he ran to his class, and started to digest how big the campus actually was. He saw a diverse array of people and … creatures… things he had never seen before, he had heard rumors at school, but never met or saw any in real life, whispers were always floating around, but Michael was not one to listen to whispers. Michael knew he was not one to judge and he concentrated on his work.
Dakota had slept in and found the dorm to himself… he raided the fridge to find waffles…
“hmmm they smell like Pa’s “ he thought to himself as he grabbed the last few and went to sit down to eat them.
“Glad my loser brother is here….” He thought to himself as he stuffed his face with comfort food.
He began to wonder to himself what he would do to kill time until some girls were out to fool around with.
He went on his own little quest to sight see and look around the campus… inspect all the hang outs… he was not interested in learning he just wanted to party and he was on a personal mission to do just that.
Dakota stopped by the gym he knew that there would always be girls there to chat up from his own town. Meanwhile he was feeling a little peckish, however he didn’t have a penny on him, he had forgot to ask Michael who was in charge of the money to give him some so he could buy something to eat.
He started to punch and shake the machine and finally got a drink and a snack bar, he knew that would last him for a while. During this time he got a text for his first party invite…
“awesome” he jumped up with glee “parteeee time..” he patted himself on the shoulder as he left the gym.
Once class was over Michael went back to his room to be alone and work on more art work. He was enjoying his first day and all the things he had learned. Realizing the diversity of ages, cultures and even supernatural beings. He never had encountered a supernatural before, Pa forbid any talk of them, he remembers his Ma telling him short secretive stories and how Pa helped out on the cull of all supernatural’s just before he was born in their neighborhood. He never knew the full story as Pa disallowed any talk of “The beings” as he use to say… although the occasional zombie would emerge, but they were few and far between these days, and Michael was not one to prey, so he dismissed ever asking.
He continued to let his mind wonder, “at least no one could live in the world he lives in with his thoughts, no one could stop him from having questions that he may never get answers to”…he couldn’t help to feel a little intrigued in “these beings” and a little intimidated at the same time as he really didn’t know much and really hated the feeling of not knowing something,.. he shrugged at his own thoughts… at least he was really enjoying his first day and concentrated on that happy feeling more than anything.
He received a text after class for a party for all newcomers, but he declined he wasn’t a party pooper he just preferred to concentrate on what he was in uni for and that was to graduate. Michael took pride in his studious nature, knowing how his family were struggling with money he was not a wasteful person and did all he could to avoid wasting anything. He knew Dakota would be at the party and breaking the rules for the both of them, he just shook his head and continued with his art work.
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Dakota on the other hand just as expected was getting juiced up as much as he could, he found Bev at the party…
“Hey you wanna go for a dive…?” she urged
“Sure do” said Dakota as she helped him flip up so he could hose down the juice…..”
He went down stairs where he got invited for a game of Juice pong
“Hey I'm Lisa” she said in a raspy voice “and you are?”
“Koda “he said as he aimed to get the ball in the cup.
“Ur cute “ she quickly replied…. chuckling in amusement
“u wanna get on “she quickly added.
Dakota not even surprised at her outburst reply’s “Sure “ as he took a cup and drinks from it to get his juices flowing.
While they made out he started to feel really naughty and asked her if she wanted to take it further, being juiced up and a little blurred he knew he needed to lay down for a bit, but at the same time he would get some action.
“Sure do “’ she said…. As she lead him into one of the dorm rooms.
“you’re such a devil Koda…. Fooling around in someone elses bed…..”
They giggled and chuckled and laughed and had a great time…
He couldn’t help but smirk to himself as he left to go back to the dorm…
“so that is how many?” he thought to himself smugly.
“oh yeah, like in two days yeah babeee bring on the girls…” he strutted off in full blown Stud like fashion
Dakota got back to the dorm and was so juiced up he only had one thing on his mind… to go to bed, however as he was on his way walking through he saw Mel
“Oh Koda …… you’re umm “ hehe she giggled
“Juiced up …..” he managed to slur out of his mouth…
“I've been waiting for you “ she giggled in a flirtatious way…
“you want to cool of…..” she managed to jump in before he could answer her.
“You read my mind he “replied with a 🐸🐸🐸🐸, he wasn't one to knock back some fun no matter how tired he was.
“Race u to the shower….” She managed to yell out.. before she ran up the stairs
Dakota running up the stairs realized how drunk he actually was and wasn’t really in the mood but thought
“ahh what the heck another number to my tally… I'm going to be the swinger reputation with the jocks and rebels if I keep going”, he thought with pride.
The university had some social groups that students and members of the community could join if they played by the groups rules, with reaching the top of these groups, members would be granted certain titles and advances…he knew he was racing to the finish line with the rebels and jocks groups, he couldn’t stop the feeling of self satisfaction within himself.
After he had the cold shower and some fun with Mel he decided to do a loud commotion of some garbage he had heard at the students union building, about some war between the supernaturals and humans…, he really didn’t care much about it, he knew they existed but he had no desire to know or socialize with them. He continued to rant off just to enjoy the sound of his own voice, Bev stood listening, waiting for him to finish.
“Seriously Koda do you have to rant on like that “ “You know it’s a serious matter about this war and not something to joke about.” she barked
Dakota amused by her outburst, he was not one to be bothered in explanations….
“yeah what ever Bev, I was just seeing who is awake” He belly laughed to his own arrogance.
“How’s this “ Dakota said as he grabbed her in an embrace…
“Oh um.. you’re a little devil “ she giggled.
“Oh really” he said…..”I can show you a bigger devil upstairs” he giggled as he turned his head to face upstairs in a suggestive manner.
“Sure but then I need sleep” Bev replied…
“Me too “ he said as he made his way upstairs..
“follow me to my heavenly slumber…. My little princess “ he urged as he proceeded to make his way to his room and in a fore playing manner, adding a courteous bow towards her…. She played along with him…
“Why it’s a very grand slumber you have there kind sir “ Bev said in a fairy-tale kind of voice enjoying the role play.
“Welcome my princess” he said as he embraced her.
“you will be greeted with the grandest sleep, the finest breakfast and the best entertainment there is…., let me begin with the entertainment this evening….”
They both giggled as they went under the covers for some entertainment. Dakota was so tired he fell asleep immediately.
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The next morning Dakota checks the fridge for more of Michael’s cooking, but no food was made, so he decides to make something, meanwhile upon receiving another text for another party he ignores the burning waffles and a fire breaks out…
“Shoooooot he yells… help hey someone the kitchen is on fire..” he dances around trying to work out how to stop it, until he finds the fire extinguisher and puts it out
“.. phew… “ he mumbles to himself…
He heads off to have a shower and clean himself up.
He decides to set out one a bike ride around the campus… his mind being on the party and having some naughty fun again. He decides to look around to see all the ‘hang outs’ and places he will be able to go to when he’s got nothing better to do.
Dakota attends the party and once again enjoys getting juiced, he realised he’s famished, drinking all the juice actually was removing his hunger pains, having eaten very little and again he had forgot to get Michael to leave him some money he wasn’t keen on a late night and after a good drink he left to his dorm.
Michael decided to take a ride around the campus to familiarise himself a bit more and just enjoy the air in his face, reminding him when he rides Apachee…. Riding around he hears students talking and laughing, he continues to ride embracing the beautiful night, finding different areas he can be alone, when he wants to escape for some quiet time. He continues to ride around and enjoys the peacefulness of his surroundings.
When Dakota got home, he found Michael was not in his room, too tired to do any socialisation tonight he heads of to his room, he finds a roommate in his bed, sounds asleep, not really caring as his fatigue has set in and he’s way too tired to wake him up, he just crawls into the bed and falls asleep instantly.
The next morning Dakota had slept in again, he went back to the gym to raid the vending machines… he knew he had to ask Michael for some money for food, and was frustrated that his parents didn’t trust him enough to give him half the money and not all to Michael. Reminding himself he knew who the favourite son was and it wasn’t him… “Michael this.. Michael that…” he angrily clenched his fists.
Dakota thought he would grab anything he could from the machine. He was starting to get bored and wondered what he would do to amuse himself with today, but first he had to have something to eat and drink…. So he had his first mission for the day.
“I’ll grab a little more today so I have spares if I don’t get to talk to Michael”, he angrily thought to himself.
“Stoopid machine give me something” he snapped as he rammed his body into the vending machine…
“Come…..oooonnnnnn” he yelled as he continued to slam and shake it… Taking turns between machines he knew one of them would give up the prize.
He crashed, he kicked, he banged….. nothing, his frustration and temper grew as did his hunger.
“Common just something you dumb machine” he snapped as he lunged into the machine…
He heard a sound.. “oh yes yes yes … come to papa…” he thought to himself as he waited for his snack.
Before he could do or say anything more the vending machine dislodged itself from the wall and came crashing down on him.
He laid there motionless…. The students who were at the Gym all stopped and came to see what happened…. He didn’t move.
Grim Reaper had arrived, everyone in the room just stared.. some disgusted and some shocked
….. Dakota laid there motionless.
Dakota rose staring…not sure what had happened but didn’t feel himself…..
Grim spoke to him in a scaly echoing voice “Dakota Fox you have been a very bad BAD boy… and as punishment you will go to the underworld”
Dakota looked and could see it was his spirit….“But but but ….” was all Dakota could say before Grim Reaper waved his Scythe and sent him to the underworld.
Michael got out of class to be given news his brother had been killed. As much as Michael and Dakota didn’t get along, Dakota was still his brother and now he was gone. He had to call home but didn’t know how to, Michael felt broken. He still liked the idea of his brother being around even If they never saw each other, or communicated… Michael felt lost and helpless. He cried out in grief…
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
Well, Dakota certainly didn't waste any time!
What a good son - missing his other
I am curious about this war between humans and supernaturals.
Oh no! Dakota was too young to die!
Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
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Ahh the war, yes this war is a key...
Yes Michael is a good soul... i do like him... gentle in his own innocence....
@Charlottesmom - i know how that is, no rush... when you can.. i'm actually going in on surgery on wednesday so i will be mia for a few weeks. I am just trying to get the next chapter sorted... so that i can launch it before i go for the chop.
My recovery will allow me to write up another so no rush... i know you will be a little disappointed in this chapter tho..
Sounds like Dakota is going to start missing his mom very soon, College isn’t known for home cooked meals! I love the shock of Michael when the werewolf student was eating at the same table...”newbie humans” I like that! Yeah Dakota, you sure are studying GIRLS!!
I like Michael, he’s quiet and smart it seems. I kinda wonder if Michael doesn’t have werewold blood (is not Shawnee’s kid). Looks like Dakota is going to turn into the campus Don Juan, Micheal is such an innocent compared to his brother...
Dakota better watch it or he’s going to find himself in trouble...probably with 5 babies scattered all over campus!!
Hey I like how you used the “princess” pet name too!
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
Thank you lovely, I was biting my lip when i read your comment you liked Dakota... when he was already gone in my game play.. but there is still two boys
Ahhh you're onto something Re Michael... you really are... ah ha.. not giving away much but i guess the banner does give it a hint
Yes i was going to make Dakota the male version of a *S* but unfortunately in the first game play he did die and i was like BRATS!!! but made it work in the story instead.
Thank you on the lovely comments. I just put the photos together for this next chapter... smaller one.. but our fav girl is in it
Since Dakota’s death Michael wanted to go home, all he could think about was his family, he had only one brother left and he was burning inside with pains he never experienced before. He called his Ma, to hear her voice
“Ma I want to come home…..” Michael said fighting back the hard lump growing in the back of his throat.
“Michael Fox you’re not a quitter… you need to complete your education”
Cheyenne had got news about Dakota’s death but she also knew that no matter what tragedy in life occurred, you do what it takes to continue to fight within yourself, she was brought up in a tough world and a tough life time. She had done all she could to teach all her boys the same to embrace their strength, yes Michael was the one she saw the strongest strength in, yet the most innocence, which she felt she needed to protect more than her other two sons. She knew he would do it for her if anything else.
“I know ma… but… it’s….. lonely here… I feel…” he whispered
“Mikie… my son… please,… for your ma, ….do this”, She said softly
“A year is not a long time and you will come home wiser, smarter and mentally stronger… education is always good…. We are ok here:, she confirmed.
“You know your ma is tough as nails”, she jokingly added
“After all I have to live with you males in one house, don’t you think I can’t still whoop your butts into line If I have to?” she said in a jokingly yet stern manner, knowing Michael would understand her.
Michael knew his ma was right, she was his rock, but he felt really lonely and was missing home…
“Yes Ma….. I am very sure you can….” he chuckled at her quirky manner of getting a point across.
“Mikie….”, She whispered
“You know that secret vault of yours… ?” she gently reminded him with a whisper, as she always did with him.
“Yes ma”, he said with a smile
Michael knew she was the only person who knew of his private vault, where he would store all his questions, emotions, memories, anything that was bothering him. It was something she taught him to do as a child when he needed help to get through tough times.
“Use it! Cheyenne sharply insisted
“Don’t just use it my son…, build many walls around this vault,…… protect it,…… keep it all safe… open it ONLY when you must!” She continued in a serious tone
“but remember… it’s only a year and you will be coming home.
“Make your ma proud, my darling son… make me proud” she said chocking back on her own pain for him.
Michael knew she was right, a year wasn’t long in a life time and he had no problem locking down his emotions and thoughts. He knew how to do this it very well, it was something he naturally knew, after all his Ma had taught him well, it was something he craved to do.
Michael knew he was not one to pry in someone’s life but he didn’t like anyone poking away at his emotions, so the vault came in handy on a daily basis.
Cheyenne continued, “Listen to your Ma …carefully … my son and remember… not just at university but in life, I have taught you this since you were a baby…, emotions cloud our judgement…. that vault comes in handy to focus on the goals ahead…. No matter what they are, you understand?”
Michael agreed… he felt a huge weight had lifted off his chest. His Ma was truly the only person that could knock some sense into him, and he knew she was most confident doing this.
“Son before I leave this phone call.. I want you to promise your Ma you will be careful and look after yourself…” she continued
“Speak to Mother Nature,….. listen to your heart, …….learn and digest everything…”
“….. but Mikie.. remember this… not everyone is your friend… not everyone is your enemy… you must however look deep into your own soul, you’re inner core, the place that only the beautiful universe has the power to create….and use that to guide you……..”
“You will do just fine”, she added not to scare him into answers she knew she couldn’t give him over the phone.
Cheyenne knew things but also knew Michael was not ready for those pressures and not being able to tell him face to face, she knew she had to wait for him to come home. She knew now was not the time, until he returned, she just wanted him to grow up into the man she knew he would be. She knew university was the best place to crawl out of ones shell and explore. She knew he would stay safe and come home, she felt it deep within her own core.
Michael didn’t question his Ma and he knew she was truly the only person who knew him better than anyone, after all everyone called him the mama’s boy, he wasn’t the mamas boy in his own mind but he knew he had his mothers strength, her courage and her way of thinking. He always was at peace and home with her, always heard her whispers that comforted him when he felt out of sorts.
Since he was a child she always protected him, although she treated them all equally, she always made extra time for him and did slightly encourage him more. He knew this deep down inside.
“I love you Mikie…. more than life itself,…. more than the air I breath”, she swallowed hard as she whispered to him
“… now go study, make your Ma proud and stay strong”
Cheyenne knew a war is brewing and didn’t need to burden Michael just yet. She knew he had to complete university, as heavy as her heart was and a mother’s love she knew this would not to be an easy journey for Michael, but also knew he would come back a man. This was a journey to prepare him for what was yet to come.
She cried for the first time in a long time of the pain and guilt that burdened her own soul.
“I love you too Ma!”
Michael felt relieved he had heard her voice; yet hollow as he missed her embrace. She had a touch he never felt in any human before, she was truly the only one to ever hug him, hold him and encourage him.
He did have a strong instinct to feel the warmth of a persons soul, he knew this came from his Ma, she had that warmth in her own soul, the place that a bright light would wrap itself up around you when you embraced her, he knew it was the blanket of safety and he missed her blanket, he knew he would feel it once again.
A year was not long at all. He was not one to let his Ma down.
When I used to tell my hubby what happened in my sim game he would have told me to shut up! He was totally not interested in what happened in my game. Not that I blame him - I talk to my sims non-stop and our computers were in the same room.
I hope your surgery is not for anything too serious and that all goes well for you. I will send positive thoughts your way.
Ah, that's interesting. I, like @Charlottesmom , also wondered if Michael wasn't all he seemed and your new update makes me more certain something is up. There is definitely something his mother is not telling him about himself. I hope Cheyenne's words give him the strength he needs to get through this.
Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
The Watcher's Caretaker - A Limited ISBI
@Mikezumi I completely agree, the lived happily ever after stories are dull and i rarely like them only when I'm in a really soppy mood... and that is rare... i have always been a sci-fi suspense, mystery, thriller kind of girl... i love my dragon stories and books that almost have me chewing my nails off to find out the next event... but i don't do horrors.. i love books and have loved reading... i think it's what made me write as a young girl, my own strong imagination, I have always loved to write and with sims it allows for visuals. like the scenes of movie yet in still pic form...
I only started it as i every game play i would play out a role in my own head with texts that would match to their expressions or events... My hubby saw me in another world (our desks are in one room too) side by side... and he told me why don't you write... so i started it.
I'm sorry to hear your husband doesn't enjoy at least hearing stories about your sims, i have roared into laughter so many times, mine wants in on the joke... so he's had a few laughs. He doesn't like playing sims but through hearing what has happened at times... he has got a chuckle with a head shake out of my own outbursts. However since playing the game for the story I'm finding that he's getting jealous of my favorite sim... one of the characters in the story I'm absolutely in love with... love his vibe and he himself gives me joy in playing him just by his facial expression and his own free will at times.. i cant help but laugh telling him ummmm its a game honey... but nope when he sees I'm loading him in a world to play and setting the scenes up, he walks out the office in a grumpy manner. I stir him up now so much even our daughter has got on board and stirs him for being jealous of a cartoon character.... seriously MEN!!!!! LOL
ME TOO! I absolutely talk to my sims.. omg.. ok i feel normal now lol...
My surgery is big to a point but i will be ok, i have to have parts of and parts of my twisted my stomach and esophagus removed.
Just over a year ago i had the lapband removed as my body decided it didn't want it in there anymore and twisted, my body did not like it, but killed my mental strength as i lost more than half my body weight and i use to be a very very big girl i loved my band it saved my life.
I guess after 5 years of having it in it was time to come out, but since they removed the band i have continued to be sick, my surgeon has talked to me that this would happen. to be honest i want it over and done with so that i can start to live a semi normal life again. Throwing up on a daily basis is not my kind of fun... and it's been my life for the past 3 years now. It gets very tiring when you have to go to hospital constantly to get on a drip for food. For nearly 2 years before they took the band out i was vomiting 6 times a day, my kidneys and body was slowly shutting down.... since they have taken it out.. it's improved a little but not enough, so the surgery is necessary to get the body to do what it should be doing. I wont lie i am nervous.. but i know i will be fine, my surgeon has golden hands.
OK a little hint you and @Charlottesmom are defiantly on the right track... Michael is something special and YES beautiful Cheyenne knows, it will eventually come out..
These days only my son hears about my sims and he's about as interested as my husband was
Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
The Watcher's Caretaker - A Limited ISBI