The Herrerra 4x4 Dynasty

[_Annika_]

The Herrerra 4x4 Dynasty

Chapters

In The Beginning
Are You Ready For Your Close-up?
Invisible Walls
Seriously Red
Welcome to the "World"

[_Annika_]

In The Beginning...


Right. I need a plan. A plan to succeed, a plan to conquer perfectionism, and a plan to conquer boredom. I know, I'll play in a town I haven't played with before. With an eligible household selected randomly, then work with what I've got. Here we go, the Day household in Aurora Skies. Let's see. Ciro Perry, you're too old. Bye bye. Miriam Day, you're prettier, but hates children would be a real bummer for you. Looks like you didn't find something to keep you here after all. That leaves us with Pedro Herrerra and Angelica Diamond. Congratulations, you are my new dynasty founders.



Angelica: Wait! What happened to all our money? We had §18,000 between us!

Watcher: Air fares are expensive.

Pedro: Are you serious? You're worried about the money and our entire HOUSE just disappeared!

Watcher: It got hit by a meteor.

Angelica: No it didn't. Otherwise there'd be fires and pieces of meteor everywhere. And stuff. There'd still be stuff.

Watcher: Fine, you're right. There was no meteor. I bulldozed the whole lot. But hey, now you don't have to worry about the money.

Angelica: That's great, but where are we going to LIVE?

Watcher: I'm going to build you a nice little home. Get ready to settle in guys, for the ... medium haul.

Pedro: You mean the long haul.

Watcher: No, the medium haul. We're playing this one on medium. So we'd better get cracking. I'm pretty sure you've got a lifetime wish that needs changing.

Pedro: What's wrong with my lifetime wish??

Angelica: I'll tell you what's wrong with it. I'm not going to be one of ten or more women, that's what.

Watcher: Now now guys, let's not start off on the wrong foot. We're all friends here, remember? Let's see if we can build on that.

Angelica: And a house. We need to build on that, too.

Watcher: Ok, ok. But it's not going to be anything fancy. File size and all, you know? Simple but sweet. And if they're not too hideous, I'll include your favourite colours.

*checks favourite colours*

Hey cool! Angelica, we both like green! and I'm sure we can both agree, aqua will fit in nicely too. Let's get started then.

[_Annika_]

Are You Ready For Your Close-up?

Watcher: Ok guys, time for your close ups. Yes, it's mandatory. It's so the readers know a bit more about you. All you have to do is show me your outfits in CAS. Angelica, you can go to the wardrobe first.

GOOD GRACIOUS! I wasn't going to go overboard dressing you guys, but clearly you can't do it yourself. Thermals go underneath your clothes - they shouldn't be showing! We're going to have to fix that.

Angelica: What? I need to be warm. This town is like Iceland, I'm not kidding. Freezing. I'm not going to wear anything you choose unless it's warm.

Watcher: That's not a problem. I can work with that.

... What on earth are these?

Angelica: Walking shoes. Good sturdy shoes so I can go hiking while I'm here.

Watcher: Ok, I suppose I can let that slide. I don't think you'll be able to do much else athletic in them though... Well, that's looking a lot better. No more visible thermals.




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Watcher: Ok. Pedro, you're up. I hope there's no scary surprises here.

Pedro: Can I have something aqua? Angelica got green clothes. I want new stuff too.

Watcher: You've got to be kidding me. You pair are like children I swear. Didn't you choose your own clothes to begin with anyway?

Pedro: *mumbles* I suppose so.

Watcher: Alright. Not bad... not bad... hmm, clearly you didn't get the memo about what 'formal' means. Let's fix that - how about an aqua shirt with your suit?

Pedro: ok

Watcher: Just ok?

Pedro: I'm not going to argue. You're going to do what you like anyway. It's easier just to go along with it.

Watcher: Fine. Well the rest of your wardrobe is alright, but you can't wear that beanie everywhere.

Pedro: *Grumbles* I hate doing my hair. Can I just have one style that I don't have to do anything with? Please?

Watcher: No worries. I didn't feel like going overboard either. Ok, and those swimmers look a bit old. Let's jazz those up. And.... done.

Pedro: Phew. That was less painful than I was expecting.

Watcher: :-P

[_Annika_]

Invisible Walls

Watcher: See, besties in no time. So great that you have something in common to enthuse about.

Angelica: I love music!

Pedro: No way! Me too!

Angelica: I love music!

Pedro: No way! Me too!

....

Watcher: Ok, they get the idea. You both love music. That makes things nice and quick - no waiting on careers to enthuse about.



Angelica: Oh gosh, I feel all hot and tingly, and like my head wants to float away. Who'd have thought I could feel this way about someone I've been friends with for so long? He's so handsome and we've got so much in common. Oh yes, he will make some very pretty nooboos. Wait! What? Did I just think that?! I have to do something before I simply burst into a pile of hearts.

*Kisses Pedro*

Pedro: Wait, what? Ooh, I'll take two of those please!



Watcher: Ok guys, it's *that* time.

Pedro: Yeaaaah baby!

Angelica: *horrified* No! You can't mean...

Watcher: Oh yes, I can mean. We're on the clock here. And you've got wishes to spin.

Angelica: But we're not even married.

Watcher: You will be, you just have to wish it.

Angelica: But things are going too fast

Watcher: All you have to do is wish it.

Angelica: And what about that house you were going to build? There's just a bed here, everyone can see us!!

Watcher: No actually, they can't. There's invisible walls all around your lot. They can walk right on by on the foot path here, and be completely oblivious to your ... giggles.

Angelica: Ok well what about that mascott then? He can see us.

Watcher: Darned mascott! Geez he's got annoying timing. Go away mascott! Go away. Just shoo him.

*Angelica shoos mascott*



Angelica: Whew! I don't think I've got a tan that way before!



Watcher: Hmm, yes, well. I didn't hear chimes. That was three times. We'll give it 12 hours and see how things go. In the meantime, you have some minor wishes to attend to. And money to make. Speaking of money, Pedro, you need to get on the phone with the real estate agent. You've got properties to purchase first thing. If you buy today, you can collect tomorrow.

Pedro: On it!

Later in the day:



Angelica: Ooow... why do I feel so ill? I haven't eaten anything yet. Maybe I'm coming down with something.

Watcher: Oh yes, you most definitely are.

Angelica: Why do you sound so pleased? I feel terrible. You should feel sorry for me. Get that camera out of my face, and wipe that smile off your fa... hold on.... *wretching sounds* ... I ... I think I need an early night.

Watcher: I think that would be for the best, sweetie. We don't want your mood meter to drop.

Angelica: I've got no idea what you're rambling on about, but at least you're not making fun of me anymore. I'm going to bed.

Watcher: You'll feel much better if you nap in the rocking chair.

Angelica: Fine the rocking chair. Just let me get some rest.

[Luna]

I loved that you put so many effort for your Sims in the beginning to describe from which expansions, traits and everything. Good luck for your attempt! It's nice to see another story. I'll be reading and I wish that I could see until the end

[_Annika_]

Seriously Red

Pedro: Yeah, I am so awesome with the guitar. I should be a musician.

Watcher: You should. Off you go.

Pedro: What? Starting at the bottom?

Watcher: Might as well. In the meantime you can go and talk to your boss and stalk your co-workers.

Pedro: Creepy.

Hey! My boss is hot!

Watcher: Don't you dare!

Pedro: I'm just sayin'. And looking. Nothing more.

Watcher: Well I don't like the way you're looking.

*Pedro knocks on Fjord's door. Fjord opens the door, yawning*

Fjord: It's 5am... come on in! That's a perfectly ok time to visit.


That bathroom is seriously red, but it works so well! I like what EA did with this house.

Pedro: Hi, you remember me? You hired me just last night. I was thinking it would be a good idea to get to know your play-style and stuff, so I can fit in well with the band.

Fjord: An interesting idea. Tell me more.

Pedro: Well, I've always loved music...

Fjord: No way! Me too!

Watcher: Oh lordy, here we go again. 

Pedro: No really, sheet music, theatre, conducting, scales... did I mention sheet music?

Fjord: I know, right!

Pedro: Anyway, what do you say we jam for a bit?

Fjord: Alright, I'm keen.

Meanwhile Angelica completes her lifetime wish. It wasn't especially difficult, since she was already level 9 charisma. By this stage a charming introduction is especially effective.

Pedro makes best friends with his boss and co-workers, completing lots of minor wishes along the way, and makes for an easy climb up the music career ladder. This gives him plenty of time to focus on other more important things...



We all know what this means Heir #1 is on the way. Anglica is a little too busy to talk right now, so while she's busy I'll let you in on something. Since this is a 4x4 dynasty, I'm going to try for 4 babies each generation. I'm not sure how  viable that will be with household size, but I don't think It will be too much of a problem. It definitely wouldn't work in an immortal dynasty, but here I think it's doable. I haven't talked to Angelica about it yet though.

Angelica: Just... because.... I'm having... huff... puff.... a baby... doesn't ... mean.... I .. oooWWWW can't.. HEAR YOU!

Oops....

[_Annika_]

I loved that you put so many effort for your Sims in the beginning to describe from which expansions, traits and everything. Good luck for your attempt! It's nice to see another story. I'll be reading and I wish that I could see until the end

Thank you Luna, I had a lot of fun in photoshop creating my sim profiles. I set up a sort-of template so I can do them all that way.

[Snufflesxx]

Angelica and Pedro! I love these two! I had a short-lived decadynasty with the day household with Pedro and Miriam as founders. Angelica was with Ciro but I suppose you need younger founders in order to get large tombstones. Aurora Skies is also where I started my 4x4, so if you see Fjord Warbler around, say hello from me. 

[_Annika_]

Welcome to the "World"

Angelica: Really, our town is our whole world?

Watcher: Technically, yes. That is why I have an extension program called 'Create a World' But then, there are other 'Worlds' you can visit like you can go on vacation, or to univserity, or into the future.

Angelica: Into the future? You're kidding me, right?

Watcher: Nope, but we digress. We are welcoming your beautiful daughter into the world.

Forum, this is Tempe. Tempe, forum.

Forum: awww noobooo



Tempe was born with the eccentric and heavy sleeper traits. I like to randomise what traits they will have as it makes the game more interesting. I've played a lot and am rather used to overcoming trait obstacles. The days went by very quickly, filled with mundane daily activities and lead mostly by their wishes.

Angelica: *yelling through the house* Hun, I'm doing washing! Make sure all your dirty clothes are in the basket!



Pedro:*Grumbling* I didn't hear you. You could have checked. Now I'll have to do it or I won't have clean clothes for work tomorrow.

Angelcia: What was that?

Pedro: Nothing.



And before we knew it Tempe was a toddler.



And that went by fast too, until...



Tempe: I'm too sexy for this, nappy, too sexy for this nappy, too sexy for this...Sparkles!

I'm too sexy for this song.



Tempe grew up and rolled the virtuoso trait. So very fitting considering that both of her parents and nearly all of their friends are virtusos too.

Meanwhile....