The Lexington Immortal Dynasty (Failed! Please move to the graveyard)

[melonBANANA]

Have you ever heard of Dynasties? I’ve heard there were many of them, challenges of sorts which apparently made life more interesting. To be honest, such things have always interested me, but I doubted my skills. Would it even be possible for someone like me to accomplish such a thing? I hesitated a lot before staring my own Dynasty. Eventually though, I realized something. I didn’t have anything to lose. And besides, it would make life a little more interesting. And so it was decided!

You might be wondering who I am. How silly of me to not have introduced myself sooner. My apologies. But you see... I’ve never done this before. Does that count as a good excuse? Anyways... My name is Joanie Lexington. My favorite color is lilac, can you tell? I’m Family-Oriented, Hopeless Romantic,  Gathering Green Thumb who Loves the Outdoors. My wish is to one day have the Perfect Garden. I think I’ll succeed. Or at least, I certainly hope so. Ah... And I should apologize for the lack of pictures for the rest of my clothes. I forgot to take them. I'm still new at this you know!

Having the perfect garden isn't my real dream though. My dream is to one day succeed in this Immortal Dynasty. To one day be immortal... and have 7 of my descendants also be immortal. I think it’ll be an interesting journey to get there. Would you like to follow along?

(PS: I somehow lost the picture that was first put up here. So instead of a picture of Joanie in normal clothes, you get one of her in her sleepwear. Fear the sexiness?)

[melonBANANA]

Generation One: Joanie Lexington (Immortal! At age 81 days)
Career: Gardener Done! Week 7, Day 1)
Skill: Gardening (Supermaxed! Week 4, Day 5)
Lifetime Wish: The Perfect Garden (Accomplished! Week 2, Day 7)
Building: Lexington's Produce Palace
Property: Lovely Lake Park and Playground (Level 3)
Lifetime Rewards: Fertility Treatment, Climatron Control Unit, Motive Mobile
Best Friends: Darren (Dreamer) Lexington, Aurora Lexington, Simone Hamilton, Lennon Sosa, Aya Tanner, Cricket Irwin
Opportunities: Uncommonly Good, Outstandingly Rare, Fruit Flambé, Garlic Goodness, Business Model, Omnificient Plant
Portraits: Young Adult, Adult, Elder

Generation Two: Aurora Lexington
Career: Medical
Skill: Logic
Lifetime Wish: Chess Legend
Building:
Property: Aleister's Elixirs and Sundries (Level 3)
Lifetime Rewards:
Best Friends: Zoey Lexington, Chloé Lexington, Peter Shaw, Kesha Lawrence, Alexa Shelley
Opportunities: Outside Reading, A French Puzzler
Portraits: Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult

Generation Three: Camillia Lexington
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[melonBANANA]

After much thinking, I decided to settle on Lucky Palms to have my Dynasty. It’s a bit of a random choice, I will admit. After all, I’ve grown used to the rich valleys and beautiful beaches of Sunset Valley. But I wanted something new and different. Besides, too many Dynasties happen in Sunset Valley. I wanted something a little different.

Step one of course, what to start making friends. I headed straight to Darren Dreamer’s home. Is it sad to say that I picked him because I had researched him first? Darren lived alone at the time, had already reached level 7 in painting--and was a successful artist as well, I might add--and was a Natural Cook. The fact that he was single was a bonus, though I knew he was attracted to a woman already.

We started to chatted. I was... somewhat honest with him. Since he was a celebrity, I had to butter him up first. I talked about skills I didn’t possess, but it worked. Once he was willing to talk to me, I was honest with him. I admitted what my goal was, what I hoped to accomplish. We chatted for a long time--enough that, by the end of the afternoon, we were almost Best Friends. Darren offered to help me, and moved in instantly. It feels good to have an actual house, instead of just an empty lot. It may not be much, but it’s home.

Darren didn’t feel the need to model his new clothes, but here’s a close-up picture of him. Without his glasses of course. He didn’t change anything else but his clothes when he got home. He looks good just the way he is.

We settled in a routine pretty quickly. Darren quickly got started on my Young Adult portrait. Once it was finished, we hung it up in the art room. Once we have a little more money, we’ll get started on a proper museum. For now though, it looks good where it is. Darren also got started on sculpting. I told him it was necessary, that just paintings would make me happy, but he insisted. “No promises” he told me, “But I’ll try to be able to make ice sculptures that don’t melt. Don’t you think it will look nice in the museum?” I couldn’t deny that, so I let him work.

As for me, I started gardening. There’s nothing much to say about that. It’s going pretty well. I registered as self-employed, but I haven’t sold much yet. But things are going well. I’m happy... though maybe a little stressed. I have to constantly remind myself that I’m still young--only a few days into my Young Adult period. I have plenty of time... Right?

[Luna]

Seeing Darren in your story kind of remind me about him in TS2. I enjoy reading this
Well, good luck with your Dynasty!

[Phantome-A]

I too am a little sick of Sunset Valley dynasties and I'm sure the townies would appreciate a rest. Nice start I look forward to reading

[melonBANANA]

Seeing Darren in your story kind of remind me about him in TS2. I enjoy reading this
Well, good luck with your Dynasty!

Thanks! ^^ I never played Sims 2, unfortunately, though I did know he came from there.  mostly just picked Darren because he seemed like a good dynasty helper. xD And he's pretty good looking!

I too am a little sick of Sunset Valley dynasties and I'm sure the townies would appreciate a rest. Nice start I look forward to reading

Haha, yeah. I love Sunset Valley, and I had actually sort of started a dynasty there. But I just couldn't get into it. I needed something a little more... new. I picked Lucky Palms because I like the look of the town, and because there's no combined lots. xD I'm pretty sure that bug's been fixed, but I didn't want to risk it.

Anyways, thanks!

[melonBANANA]

Have you ever felt guilty about something you knew you couldn’t truly control? Guilty about feelings you’re having towards someone? Because I have. See... I’ve fallen in love. And I know I should have fallen for someone else. Someone who wasn’t interested in another woman. But... Well. I couldn’t resist.

Yeah. I fell in love with Darren.

I have to say, it really didn’t take long. But Darren was funny and sweet, and we got along quite well. I did flirt with him at times. At first, it was just for fun. Eventually, it was because I wanted to know or at least guess, how he felt about me. I think he liked me too, but he had someone else, right? I tried my best to find someone else, but I kept thinking about Darren. Enough that I asked him out. “Only as friends!” I assured him. “A night out so both of us can relax!”

Then again, ‘just friends’ don’t kiss each other.

And then one night, I came home and found a sobbing Darleen Matlapin at the front door. Apparently, Darren had just broken up with her. I didn’t chat wit her very long. I tried to comfort her, but I couldn’t really put my heart into it. Deep down, I was ecstatic! Darren was free! I could romance him, marry him, have children with him. And that’s when the guilt really kicked in. Darren and I had talked before--about our wishes for the future, our dreams, aspirations, etc. He had told me how much he loved Darleen, and how he hoped to find just the little bit of extra courage to truly ask her out. I was fairly certain, too, that Darleen felt the same about him. After all, her tears showed that she truly cared. So why were they over?

I asked Darren about it. He was quite honest with me.

“Because I love you, too” he told me, quite simply. “You have goals, and a dream I know I can help you fulfill.”

“But... You and Darleen? You love her too. You have dreams too” I answered.

“Sure. And my current dream is to help you.”

Or something like that. To be honest, I was in a bit of a daze. I got the gist of it though--Darren was picking me. Me! I didn’t wait any longer before making my decision. I asked him out.
Then I asked for his hand in marriage.

I’m delighted to say he accepted!

We didn’t get married right away though. Darren wanted us to wait a few days, so I could be sure he was really the one I wanted. A silly idea--I love Darren. There’s no mistake in my mind: he’s ‘The One.’ But I agreed to wait.

My mind was so full of thoughts though--worries about this Dynasty, happiness, guilt--that I found myself to be quite distracted. Enough that I sometimes forgot to change my clothes before gardening.

Oops.

Anyways, Darren and I didn’t wait long. I didn’t want to--and I didn’t want a fancy wedding either. We got married right at home, one night. It was the happiest moment of my life.

And Darren’s too, I think.

I did feel a little sick the next day, but it’s probably the nerves. Or just being so happy. Or--more realistically--just something I ate.

[Luna]

Darren is indeed a good looking man. It was so sad to loving someone that interested in someone else. But, I'm glad your founder has her way out and he's feeling the same

Well, congratulations for nooboo will come along the way!

[Pyro0001]

Yes, it definitely was something you ate, Joanie . I'm sure Darren will be a great father. He's got good genes too, and combined with Joanie's, will create a fetching child.

[Nettlejuice]

Joanie and Darren are cute together, sorry Darleen. By the way, you mentioned 8 descendants when it's 7.

[Eldridge]

Aah, Darren! I know him from The Sims 2. I usually have him to end with Cassandra Goth
He's far more better than Don Lothario who three-timing girls

He is a good Sim! Nice choice as spouse especially with his artistic skill, quite a handy and save much time! Congratulations for the incoming nooboo and good luck with your Dynasty

[Trip]

Of course it wasn't something she ate. She found tiberium and forgot to take it out of her inventory, right?

For some reason I always love reading dynasties in Lucky Palms, so good luck!

[melonBANANA]

Yes, it definitely was something you ate, Joanie . I'm sure Darren will be a great father. He's got good genes too, and combined with Joanie's, will create a fetching child.

Well, I think their children are pretty cute. ^^ Darren's features don't seem to be too obvious in them though. :\ Or maybe Joanie's and his genetics are too similar?

Yes, it definitely was something you ate, Joanie . I'm sure Darren will be a great father. He's got good genes too, and combined with Joanie's, will create a fetching child.

He's been awesome. xD If I don't tell him to do anything, he goes right for the kids. It's pretty cute.

Joanie and Darren are cute together, sorry Darleen. By the way, you mentioned 8 descendants when it's 7.

Oops. I had totally missed that. And probably many other mistakes too. D: Anyways, thanks for pointing it out. It's all fixed!

Aah, Darren! I know him from The Sims 2. I usually have him to end with Cassandra Goth
He's far more better than Don Lothario who three-timing girls

He is a good Sim! Nice choice as spouse especially with his artistic skill, quite a handy and save much time! Congratulations for the incoming nooboo and good luck with your Dynasty

So far, I'm certainly not regretting my choice. I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking to start a dynasty, even if it's not as a spouse. He comes with good skills and good traits. And he's nice and easy on the eyes. xD

Thanks!

Of course it wasn't something she ate. She found tiberium and forgot to take it out of her inventory, right?

For some reason I always love reading dynasties in Lucky Palms, so good luck!

Hahaha. xD

I personally love Lucky Palms. It's quickly growing to be one my favourite towns. And thank you very much!

[melonBANANA]

I spent a whole day being sick every few hours. I didn’t exactly know what had caused it. It wasn’t anything in my inventory, or anything at home. I cleaned the house from top to bottom, trying to find out what exactly could have made me sick. When that didn’t fix it, I asked Darren about the quality of the ingredients he used to make our meals.

“Honey, all fruits and vegetables come from your garden” he reminded me.

“Yes, but are you sure they were good? Maybe there was a bug on them or something. I know I don’t use pesticide but maybe it’s something in the air. Or maybe I should use something to kill the bugs? Do you think there was something in the fruits?” I asked.

“It wasn’t a bug in the fruits. And don’t use any pesticide on your crops honey” he replied with a chuckle. “I’m sure you’re fine. It might just be a little flu. Or maybe...” He trailed off, not finishing his sentence.

“Maybe...?” I urged him on.

“Maybe you’re pregnant.” He said it with the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on anyone’s face.

It was contagious. Could I be pregnant? Carrying his child already? Surely not... We had only Woohoo-ed once after all.

I knew for certain in the middle of the night. I was pregnant!

Darren was delighted as well.

My pregnancy went well. I took care of myself, but I still continued gardening. It became quite hard to bend at some point, but I knew I couldn’t stop. I had goals to achieve after all, and I couldn’t get distracted. And I knew that the moment the baby was born, I would be quite distracted by him or her.

When the time came, I gave birth at home. It was a long and painful process, so I won’t give any details. I will say this though: all the pain and discomfort was forgotten the moment I looked down at my daughter.

Everyone, see hello to Aurora Lexington, who was born a Genius who, like her father, Dislikes the Outdoors. She also loves the color Violet She was spoiled as an infant, especially by her daddy.

Still, her birthday somehow slipped by us. Although I prefer to think that I simply blocked it from my mind because I didn’t want to see her grow up so quickly.

Here she is though! I think she looks mostly like me. I wish she had a little more of her father in her... Perhaps when she grows up?

Ah... I should also mention...

[Nettlejuice]

I liked your approach to finding out she was pregnant, most men don't have a clue, lol. Welcome Aurora, she's so cute.