River - Gen 2 Ch 1

Hey! River! Yeah, you on the bike! Where are you going? And why the bike still? I thought your mom taught you how to drive?

Oh great. It's you. My mom warned me this might happen. I'm on my way to work at the Science Facility. And for your information, cars don't grow on trees. At least that's what mom told me when I asked her for one.

Where is your mom, anyway? I haven't seen her or your dad since this morning.

Some sort of free vacation, I guess. They both took off out of here in a rush. Leaving me to take care of things, I might add.

What about your brother? He's old enough to help out.

Yeah, right. Like anyone would trust him with anything.

Point taken. Where's he going in that limo, anyway?

*Shrug* Off to the prom, I guess.

What!? It's prom night? Why aren't you there?

I already told you. I have to work.

But... but.. you could've asked for the night off! Don't you realize that 90% of sims meet their future spouses at the prom?

You just made that up.

Besides, I didn't want to go. I just know Ocean would try and suck me into whatever evil plans he has for the evening. I even saw him loading rolls of toilet paper into his backpack when he was getting ready this afternoon.

After work you went to the library? You do realize it's only 7 pm. You still have plenty of time to make it to the prom if you want to. You know, meet some girls... have some fun.

No way. I want to study up on gardening, for my job. And I don't want to meet any girls. The only girl I really like is Peaches.

Oh geez. You're not still obsessing about her, are you? You've never gonna make her real, you realize that, don't you?

Hah! That what you think. I finally found a rainbow gem. I didn't dare say anything. Ocean would just try to steal it - he's been looking for one too, you know. I've been saving it for the exact right time. Now, mom and dad are out of town, and Ocean's at prom. It's time to act on that letter from the Science Facility.

You don't think your mom and dad will mind you spending 4500 Simoleons on a magical potion that may or may not work? They wouldn't even buy you a car.

I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. It has to work, it just has to!

Uh oh! What did I do? "Peaches! Are you alright?"

River! I think it's working!

Eeeeeee! River, it worked!

".........."

River, don't just stand there staring at her! Say something.

"Uh... hi!"

That's it? All that time and effort, and now all you can think of to say is 'hi'?

But... she's so pretty. I don't know what to say. Uh oh. I hear Ocean coming in. He's gonna be so jealous. I hope he doesn't beat me up.

Whew, I guess I lucked out. He hardly even noticed Peaches.

I think he's in a good mood from the prom. He made prom king, you know. And he had a blast toilet papering the principals office.

You see? I'm so glad I didn't go.

Cloudy wanted waffles for breakfast this morning.

Such a good big brother. You really are taking care of things while your parents are gone, aren't you?

I try... unlike someone else I know..*cough* Ocean *cough*... He's still sound asleep. I tried to wake him up, but he says he's gonna ditch school today. I don't understand how he gets away with all this stuff.

I gave Peaches one of mom's old guitars. I don't think mom'll mind, do you? She loves music even more than mom does, I think.

I think she might mind more about the the mess you guys are making in the kitchen. The maid can't even keep up with it.

That's silly. Why would she mind about something like that? I can't remember her ever complaining about dirty dishes.

Don't say I didn't warn you..

Uh.. River. I thought you guys promised your parents that you wouldn't have any parties while they were gone.

We did. Why?

Ocean has a bunch of his friends over, hanging out in the front yard. And I think the neighbors just called the cops.

Oh great. Knowing me, and knowing Ocean, I'll probably get blamed for it, you just watch.

Why the long face today?

My parents got back while we were at school today. I just know they're gonna blame me for the party last night. And Peaches has barely said a word to me since I made her real. What if she doesn't like me?

Well, have you talked to her about it?

No.

Maybe you should.

Maybe. I just don't know what to say.

"It wasn't me, dad! I swear!"

You see? They left me in charge, so everything's my fault. Now I'm grounded for two days, and I didn't even do anything.

Well, you did kinda trash the house.

It wasn't just me!

I did try to warn you...

At least Ocean got into just as much trouble as I did. At first I thought he was gonna get away with it, but after dad lectured me, he went after Ocean. So at least it's not totally unfair. Just mostly. And they never even mentioned the 4500 Simoleons. They just told Peaches she has to sleep in Cloudy's room.

That's good news at least. Have you made any progress talking to Peaches?

I haven't really talked to her. But I did ask her to play hopscotch with me.

That seems to have put you in a better mood, anyway.

Spending time with Peaches always puts me in a good mood. I'm still grounded, but at least she makes me feel better about it.

I still think you should talk to her. Just sayin'.

Yeah yeah. I'm still trying to think of something to say.

I think your brother is up to something. He's been brewing up stink potions non-stop ever since he got home from school.

I don't know what he thinks he's gonna do with them. We're still grounded, after all.

Are you sure? He doesn't look grounded.

He snuck out!? Ohh... he's gonna get it when mom and dad find out. Where's he going??

He's at the neighborhood cantina, throwing back drinks like a pro.

Grrr... so not fair. How does he get away with it? If I tried something like that I wouldn't even make it past the front door without getting caught.

Uh oh.. now I know what he wanted with those stink potions. The bartender's not going to be happy about this. She's staring him down.

Hah.. did she catch him?

Doesn't look like it. I think he got away with it.

That is so not fair.

This prank pulling is becoming a nightly thing, isn't it? Tonight it's bags of flaming poo.

I don't even wanna hear about it. Ocean thinks he can get away with anything now. He never gets caught.

Why are you so upset about it? It's not like you've ever wanted to do anything remotely bad anyway, that I can remember.

That's true. I probably wouldn't do that stuff even if I knew I wouldn't get caught. But still...it just doesn't seem quite fair.

River! Wake up! Do you knew where Peaches is?

Uhh.. isn't she sleeping? It's the middle of the night.

I hate to be the one to break this to you. But, no. She snuck out of the house.

Wha?? She wouldn't do something like that.

I'm sorry to say she did. She and Ocean are egging the neighbors house together as we speak.

Nooo... it's not possible. Not my Peaches. And with Ocean?? I'm gonna strangle him!

I don't think you'll have to go to such extremes. I'm pretty sure Ocean's little pranking spree is about to come to an end.

But what about Peaches? What's gonna happen to her? And why would she go off with Ocean like that??

Heir Vote!

NOTE! The poll doesn't seem to be working, so I took it down. Please vote HERE! Just leave a comment in the thread for who you want. So far the count is:

River: 4
Ocean: 3
Cloudy: 3

Poll is closed. River wins!



I've never done an heir vote before, for any of my legacies. Partly because I've always had my favorite, and didn't want to see them not picked, and partly because it never seemed to fit into my stories. But I like all three of these children, and for the life of me I can't decide. So you get to do it! Each one has traits that will take the legacy in a completely different direction than the others, so please look at the traits before voting! Thank you!!

River is the oldest. His current life stage is teen. His traits are Clumsy, Light Sleeper, Loves the Outdoors, and Green Thumb. His favorite color is Aqua. He has chosen Leader of the Free World as his lifetime wish. Right now, besides playing with his IF, his favorite things to do are fish and write. He is the only one with Misty's pointed ears.

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Ocean is the middle child. His current life stage is also teen. His traits are Brave, Clumsy, Evil, and Great Kisser. His favorite color is Red. He has chosen CEO of a Mega-Corporation as his lifetime wish. His favorite thing to do besides playing with his IF is the chemistry set.

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Cloudy is the youngest. Her current life stage is child. Her traits are Absentminded, Friendly, and Kleptomaniac. Her favorite color is black. She hasn't rolled a lifetime wish yet, and so far doesn't have any favorite activies besides playing with her IF.

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Misty - Gen 1 Ch 7

River is such a sweet boy. He even likes to dance to my music.

Sure. But just so you know, he's not dancing alone. He's dancing with Peaches.

Yeah, right. I'm beginning to think you're losing it, there.

Driving lessons? Sounds like fun.

Total stress-out is more like it. He keeps asking to go to the consignment store, so I figured I better teach him how to drive. And you wonder why I never have time to work on my guitar.

I'm not sure what he finds so fascinating about that place.

I think I do. He may not mention it to you any more, but he's still looking for that rainbow gem. The clerk told him she sometimes get them in her shop.

Argh! What am I gonna do with that boy?

I think he's just fine, Misty. Really. You're lucky all he wants to do is fish, and look for rocks.

I guess so. At least he's not rebellious like some of my friends' kids. And you know what he told me the other day? He wants to be the Leader of the Free World when he grows up. Maybe he'll be able to do what I couldn't.

You see? You are really lucky.

Ocean, on the other hand, is another story. I think he'll be a real handful when he gets a little older.

I'm not sure why you keep saying that. Look at him, he even made himself breakfast this morning.

Cookies for breakfast...I guess he was tired of cereal, huh?

And now he's doing the dishes. He's a great kid!

Yes, but don't say I didn't warn you.

And right after he did the dishes, he went to take a shower all on his own. He isn't even smelly yet.

I don't think he went in there to take a shower. I think he's up to something.

What could he possibly be up to? You are just too suspicious.

I'm not really sure, but I'd be careful about taking a shower in there any time soon. He looks really pleased with himself.

Uh oh, Misty. What did I tell you about the shower? I think Ocean put blue dye in the shower head. Aaron doesn't realize what happened yet, I don't think.

Okay, now he's realized it. He's none too happy about it, either.

Okay, okay. One little prank is all it was. And it washed right out again, so no permanent harm done.

If you say so.

Aaron's staying late at work again.

I hope he's not still upset about the hair dye.

I don't think so,  it's just the snake thing again. He actually kissed it this time.

Ewww.

I can't complain though. He's almost at the top of his career. He even has a limo driver to take him to and from work!

Fancy. Once he get promoted to Master Thief he'll have completed his lifetime wish. Do you think he'll get his before you get yours?

No way, since... ta dah! I have just now learned the very last piece of music that I can possible find. I am done, finished, wrapped up. Wheee!

Feeling fulfilled I take it?

Completely... well.. there's a few more details to take care of before I say goodbye to you.

First off, Cloudy's birthday.

Fair enough.

Happy Birthday, Cloudy!

So adorable, Misty. You and Aaron do make pretty children.

Next up, Ocean's birthday.

Wow, Misty. I think he's gonna be a heart breaker.

He told me he plans on becoming a CEO when he grows up. He mentioned something about not being like his father - he wants to steal his money legally.

Smart boy.

And last but not least, while my adorable children are having their birthday celebration with each other...

.... I will do something I've wanted to do for ages - skinny dipping in the neighborhood pool. Bye!

Bye, Misty. It's been fun!



Misty - Gen 1 Ch 6

River's out rock collecting again?

Yeah, he's obsessing about some quest or something. He just has to find a rainbow gem, he says. He keeps thinking luminorous gems are rainbows, and is continually disappointed. I told him they're so rare he's never gonna find one, but he just doesn't give up.

At least he's doing his homework.

Oh good. He never does it at home. He'll start on it, then pop up and start flinging his pillow around again. Most days he ends up doing it on the bus on the way to school.

Yeah, I told you, that imaginary friend is bad news.

I still think you're crazy. No way that doll came alive.

Today I sent him to the library to work on his writing. His teacher called and said there's extra credit if he writes something for her.

Good thinking. The more he stays away from Peaches the better, if you ask me.

Peaches?

... the crazy doll thing - that's what he named it.

I decided to have a big party for Ocean's birthday!

Aww.. he's so cute blowing out his candles!

Happy Birthday, Ocean!

Why is Aaron laughing at him?

Hehe. He's so funny. He always laughs whenever anyone has a birthday.

Oh yeah, I forgot.. captain inappropriate.

Wow, Misty. There's actually room on the table for the cake plates! Aren't you glad I made you hire that maid?

Maybe...

By the way, where's River? I don't see him at the party.

He said he had something to do after school. Probably out fishing or looking for rocks again.

Uh, Misty. He's hanging out in a bar??

Don't be such a worry wart. I'm sure he'll be fine. He'll come home when he's tired. I thought you said was good for him to be out of the house. I left some salad on the counter for him when he gets home.

Yeah, but... never mind.

I think you should have put that salad in the fridge, Misty. River decided to have some for breakfast, and I don't think it's gonna be pretty.

Nope, not pretty at all. Do you think he should stay home from school?

No way. I felt his head. It's not hot, so he's going to school.

Such a sympathetic mother.

Hey, I resent that. I'm a good mom. I even read my kids to sleep!

From your cookbook?

Ocean picked it, not me.

Well, he does seem to like it. You're right. I take it back. You are a good mom.

No party for Cloudy's birthday?

Nah, I've been too busy at work. I got a promotion to stage hand. And tonight I had to stay late, so no party.

What are you all excited about today?

It's my birthday!

I told everyone not to make a fuss, but River insisted on hauling out his noise maker anyway.

Eww... I'm not so sure about this. Suddenly I feel way old.

You look great.. for your age.

You're not helping any.

Don't worry, you still have a lot of life left in you. But I do think it's time to get serious about your guitar skill, don't you?

I am serious about it! I really want to finish it, but stuff keeps happening. 

Like children. I'm getting really tired of this Peaches business. It's all River wants to talk about. Even on my birthday. I can't wait till he become a teen, I"m sure he'll forget about it then.

At least he helped you celebrate. Where's Aaron and Ocean?

Oh, they're in the kitchen playing monster again, I think. It's Ocean's favorite game. He just loves sneaking up behind people and scaring them.

And when he's not scaring people, he's in the basement playing with that chemistry set we got  him. He has all kinds of ideas for potions - but why would anyone want to make a horror potion... or a stink potion?

Hmm... why indeed. I think your second son might have a bit of a evil streak.

Aww, not my sweet little Ocean. Not possible. I don't believe you.

In any case, are you sure it's a good idea to let him play with that chemistry set? He seems to have the same coordination problems that River does, and he gets singed an awful lot. And now he's racing around outside like a maniac, playing tag with his imaginary friend.

Don't start with the imaginary friend business again. I already told you I don't believe it. And don't worry, he'll be fine.

Aren't you at least going to make him take a shower?

Nah, he's a big boy, he'll do it eventually.

Misty! Where are you? Aaron's having his birthday, and River is the only one celebrating again.

Awww.. I'm at work. That's the one drawback of working evenings. How's he doing?

He doesn't look real happy.

Well, I'll just to see what I can do about that. I think he's still just as handsome as ever, don't you agree?

Of course. You guys are so cute together.

And I see you're working on your guitar again! Very good! Almost there, yes?

Almost!

Unfortunately while you're at the Riverdale theater holding your little impromptu concert, River is having his birthday.

Unfortunately? No, his birthday is a good thing. Maybe now he's forget about that silly Peaches thing.

Uh, Misty. By unfortunate, I meant that you aren't here? And the only one celebrating with him is Peaches.

Oh, hmm. I guess you're right. But the end is in sight for my lifetime goal. I can almost taste it. Just a little more guitar skill, and I'll be there.

Oh, and Misty. Just a word of warning. I don't think the Peaches problem is going away any time soon. In fact, I think it just got worse.

Pffft. How could it possibly get any worse?

You'll see.