Queen of the Dragons- FINAL CALL (9/6/2014)

[Shewolf13]

Chapter 6: Snowflake Day Scheme and Quite the ‘Surprise’

So I invited a rather large crowd to our first official Snowflake Day Gift Giving celebration.  The boys were very excited and gave me quite a list of people to invite.  We set up the gift pile in the hallway because there was plenty of room for it there.  Our living room is comfortable but a little tight.


Well… there is sure a crowd in our house today.  Unfortunately, I invited a few of the friends I made when I first arrived, but Constanzo and Adalina couldn’t make it due to a fund raiser they had to attend.  However, their daughter Sophia did make it.  I actually think more than half of the school came, both the elementary and high schools, come to think of it.


We began the gift opening after everyone arrived.








It went well, everyone seemed quite happy with their gifts.  Draco got a nice chess set from his father and I which he seemed to really appreciate.  Falkor got a new easel from us.  There were video games and some nice decorations, pictures all exchanged.  There were two young women that came to the party.  One of them is most certainly the young lady that my son fancies, I’m sure of it.

First, there’s Alison.  She’s the daughter of Giacoma and Florence Taylor-Modena.  I don’t know her parents, but she’s one of Draco’s friends and has been with him since elementary school.


The other young lady is Sophia Rossi, daughter of my friends Constanzo and Adalina.  She’s a gorgeous girl.  I hadn’t gotten to see them for quite some time, only the occasional phone call to touch base.  But as parents, we couldn’t help but talk of our children so I knew a bit about her.  Wouldn’t it be amusing if this was the girl that my son was interested in? 

I almost hope that it is; she’s so polite.  She came up to David and I to thank us for inviting her and she wanted to tell us how much she was enjoying herself.



Cecilia Costa also attended, as did a little girl named Faye Almeria-Gilsboro.  Her parents are Goopy and Marta Almeria-Gilsboro.  There was quite the scandal when the two eloped as teenagers because Marta had become pregnant.  It didn’t bother me at the time, but with a teenage boy and one soon to be, it makes me a bit nervous now.  I want grandchildren, but I want my sons to reach their potential first, to grow up and decide what they want.  Children are wonderful but they are a responsibility and not one to take lightly.  They are life-changing.

This is Cecilia.  She is still in elementary school; if I remember correctly, she’s two or three days younger than Draco.


This is Faye.  She’s another pretty little girl.  Falkor helps her with her math homework during study halls.


As the party winded down, my suspicions were confirmed.  It seems that I was right.  I happened to overhear my son and Sophia talking quietly.  They are indeed boyfriend and girlfriend.


Draco admitted as much to me later on and he sheepishly asked if she could spend the night.  I eyed him with a stern look.  “Yes, but only if she sleeps in the bottom bunk.  You are both to behave yourselves, ok?”

“Yes, mama,” he mumbled, then slunk off.

David saw the look on my face as I watched him go.  He pulled me close.  “Don’t look so worried.  It’ll be ok.  He’s a teenager.  But he’s not stupid.”

“Yes, I suppose you’re right,” I murmured, kissing my husband. 


Celestia might have heeded her instincts… while smart, even brilliant, Draco Wyvern was still only a teenager at that time and subject to his hormones, just as they all were.  If either Celestia or David knew what was going on after they went to bed, they may have gone things differently, after all, even the brightest of us makes snap decisions based on emotion.



But they did sleep in separate beds, just as Draco told his mother…


While his brother and Sophia practiced being teenagers, Falkor was also sneaking out, though it was more that he enjoyed the town at first light.  Apparently, someone else did to.  Falkor met his friend, Faye at the beach, where they hung out often before heading to school.


I am so-so… I don’t even know what I am.  Part of me wants to weep, another part wants to rage, yet another part recognizes the sheer futility of either of those options.  Draco is not as smart as we gave him credit for… or maybe we were just too trusting.  I wish I could use ignorance as an excuse.  I was never a teenager, never had to deal with the raging hormones… and yet, that doesn’t matter, not at all. 

David took it better than I.  Though disappointed, he let out a sigh and murmured, “Well, be that as it may… we’ll get through this.”

Yes, Sophia is pregnant.  Neither she or Draco are old enough… but it doesn’t matter because it is going to happen.  In a few days time, I will be a grandmother.


Draco told me himself.  I was… flabberghasted.  I couldn’t even say anything. 

“Mom… I-I have something to- tell you.”

“What is it, my dear?”

He swallowed and looked at the ground.  “I… Sophia’s pregnant mom.  She just told me.”  I know he wanted me to say something… anything, but I just couldn’t.  Not then.  Eventually, we talked, he and I.  Then I spoke with Sophia’s parents.  They are as shocked as I am, though seem to have taken it more in stride. 


Though Draco was initially pretty shocked himself, he seems to have bounced back rather well.  He and Sophia are over the moon.  It was decided between her parents and David and I that Sophia would live with us.  It was a bit of a toss-up of whether Draco would move in with Sophia and her parents or vice versa, but the truth is, we have a bigger house and more room to spread out.  As it is, we have all had a serious discussion about the future.  While Draco’s first instinct was to get married right away, David and I put our foot down.  When they are older, they can get married, but not now, not while they are still in high school.


Poor Falkor isn’t quite sure to make of things, but he likes Sophia.  She’s making an effort to get along with everyone.  She really is a good girl.  It’s hard for me, having to watch this, knowing that their lives will change irrevocably.  It will not go as it was intended to.  But one thing that eases my mind- and my heart- is watching Sophia and Draco together.  Despite being so young, they are very in love.

*****

[cainspath]

omg what just happened? No, don't explain. I hope it won't be a turbulent relationship.

And I would like to applaud you for your patience, you managed that many Sims for gift-giving. They take forever in my playthroughs.

[Rhoxi]

Whoah, teen pregnancy! Didn't see that coming. I wonder what lies in store for them--a happy or sad ending?

[Shewolf13]

omg what just happened? No, don't explain. I hope it won't be a turbulent relationship.

And I would like to applaud you for your patience, you managed that many Sims for gift-giving. They take forever in my playthroughs.

The gift giving isn't bad.  I like speed 3 for that XD for the other guests then just go back to speed 1 for my own Sims.

Whoah, teen pregnancy! Didn't see that coming. I wonder what lies in store for them--a happy or sad ending?

We'll find out.  I actually don't know yet.  I haven't had much time to play lately, but hope to get a chance to tomorrow for a bit.  Without further ado, here is the next update!

Chapter 7: An Unwanted Departure and The Arrival of a Loved but Unexpected Nooboo

The kids went to school on Monday, including Sophia.  Both her parents and David and I were adamant that she continue going to school until the last possible moment.  She climbed onto the bus with Draco; he smiled at her and took her hand.  “It’s ok,” he murmured, leaning close.  “It’ll be ok.  I’ll be with you all day.”

“Yeah!  And I’ll be around the halls too,” Falkor chimed in. 


While the kids were in school, David and I just sat on the couch, his arm around my shoulders.  There was silence for a long moment.  “I can hear your worry,” my husband murmured.

“Sorry.  I can’t help it.  I just…”  I sighed.  “They’re so young, David.  I…”  I couldn’t help the smile as I explained.  “When I met you, I didn’t think I had any more room in me for love.  It was like the sun shining into every crack and crevice, banishing the shadows.  I didn’t think it could get any better… then Draco was born.  And Falkor.  The light just seemed to flood me.”  I rested my temple on his shoulder.  “I love them both so much and while I have no doubt that Draco will make a wonderful father, there is so many more things he should be doing now.”

David pressed his lips to my cheek.  “I know.  But you’re right.  He’ll be a wonderful father and I think Sophia will make a wonderful mother.  And we’ll be there to help them.  We’ll let them enjoy being teenagers as much as we can.”

“You’re right,” I murmured, hugging him.  “You’re right.  We just need to move forward.”

We sat like that for a bit longer before he leaned close and whispered in my ear, “Happy Anniversary, my Queen.”  My eyes widened.  In all the excitement, I had forgotten.  Our lips met and I wrapped my arms around him.



We spent the rest of our Anniversary at home, just enjoying being with one another.  The kids would all be home soon, so it was nice to just bask in the quiet and forget, even for a little while, about… well, everything but him and I.

When they got home, they sat down to do their schoolwork.  Sophia looked pretty uncomfortable, her already swollen belly making it hard to reach the table a bit.


After a bit of chatting and some banter, we all broke off to our separate ways.  I went down to the basement to concoct some potions to sell, David was painting, Falkor was as well.  Draco and Sophia stayed out in the living room, watching TV.  I was bent over my book, trying to read the scrawling print when I heard a wail and very chilling music.  My heart seemed to freeze in my chest and I was moving before my brain fully realized it.

As I flew up the stairs, I reached the landing on the main floor of our home and my worst fears were realized.  Grim was here.


He had come for Diego.  Diego… he had been there with me since I had arrived here in Monte Vista.  He had been my companion, had helped me survive in a world that I knew so little about.  He had been my best friend.  But Grim was here for him.  He had lived to be 49 days, a decent lifespan for a dog such as he.  But now he would accompany Grim to the Netherworld.


Just as he had always been, Diego approached his journey like it was going to be a great adventure.  With a spirited bark and what I swore was a wink at me, he leapt into the green light… leaving us all in shock.


Sobbing and tears filled the house.  He was gone.  I found myself… numb.  Even as the others began to cry, my eyes were dry.


Poor Darcy… her cries for her mate were heart-wrenching.


And poor Falkor.  He had had to stay after school to help his teacher with cleaning out the animal cages.  He got home too late to say goodbye.


After a seeming eternity of numbness, it all welled up and seemed to explode at once.  The tears just wouldn’t stop.  David held me as I cried it all out.


We placed Diego’s tombstone outside, giving him a place of honor.  Goodbye Diego Wyvern.  May you rest in peace my dear loyal friend.


After a period of mourning, a period in which the house was very subdued and quiet.  We had two birthdays.  One was Darcy.  She is now an elder.


And my youngest child became a teenager.  We all felt bad that he aged up alone, but Falkor took Diego’s death hard.  Sophia and Draco had each other.  I had David.  Falkor had always been a bit more likely to retire to his own room to amuse himself.  He preferred to mull things over in his own time, his own way.  When we asked him why he hadn’t at least told us about his birthday, he had said he hadn’t really felt like a party and figured none of us would either.  Though we didn’t have cake, David did make a batch of goopy carbonara, Falkor’s favorite food.  It was nice to sit down as a family. 

And yes, David did give me a surprise kiss which had the desired reaction of the kids pretending to gag.  It lightened the mood a bit.




Here’s my boy.  I wasn’t sure what to make of his new facial hair.  But he seems to like it.


Falkor went for his first day of high school with Sophia and Draco.  Unlike Draco, Falkor finds school “just alright.”  I think he enjoys having his brother with him though.  Aside from a certain little girl (Falkor came clean to me about where he left to early in the mornings before school), Falkor doesn’t have many friends, but he seems to like it that way because the friends he does have are close ones.


Wednesday night was prom.  Falkor decided he didn’t want to go.  Due to her very pregnant figure, Sophia didn’t have many options as far as clothing so she ready pretty early.  David had gone out to the business center to check out some art exhibit there and I was in the basement.  Just as Draco was heading to get ready… Sophia went into labor. 


Unfortunately, my son quite lost his head at first…


From what Sophia told us later on, he was screaming out all sorts of silly things, like, “Pawn to Knight 4, pawn to Knight 3!”  But eventually, he seemed to calm down enough to help her to the cab so that they could get to the hospital.


Apparently, my son had lost his head enough that he’d changed into his tux before they left, so he accompanied his pregnant girlfriend to the hospital in the tuxedo he was to wear to prom.


A crew had come in to prepare a nursery for our newest arrival and they got it down in record time.



Several hours later, after a difficult child birth (the doctors seemed to think it had to do with Sophia’s age and most likely the stress from grieving with Diego), Sophia returned home, healthy but tired.  She carried with her my granddaughter, Aurora Breton Wyvern.  Welcome dear child.

*****

[Rhoxi]

What was Draco thinking--planning on going to prom while his pregnant girlfriend sits at home! Good thing he hadn't left quite yet, or he may never have heard the end of it.

[Shewolf13]

What was Draco thinking--planning on going to prom while his pregnant girlfriend sits at home! Good thing he hadn't left quite yet, or he may never have heard the end of it.

LOL!  Actually, she was going too.  In fact, she was already ready.  It was partly the Watcher's fault though for losing track of when the baby was coming XD

[Shewolf13]

Chapter 8: The Little Northern Light

I was worried about Draco, about becoming a father so young.  But watching him with that little bundle of pink is so heart-warming.  I can hear him murmuring softly to her, whispering how much he loves her.  He may be young, but my son is a good boy and is already becoming a man.



I miss Diego terribly.  Though Aurora is a wonderful distraction, I find myself thinking of him at odd moments, feeling tears prick my eyes.  This was my first loss…  How do the Sims do this?  How do they live like this, knowing that their loved ones will one day leave?  I suppose it’s why they live as if today will be their last…


I’ve been so melancholy since Diego passed that my husband and my children thought that a new addition would be helpful… as if my first grandchild wasn’t enough…  Still, I know they did it with the best of intentions.  And I have to admit, the little dear is darling.  They’ve named her Glena, sticking with the ‘G’ names that David and I used for Diego and Darcy’s pups.  She’s a puppy now, but she’ll age up tomorrow.


Gage already seems quite taken with her.  He enjoys chasing after her and nuzzling against her.


Sophia has taken to motherhood better than I expected as well.  After a difficult labor, Draco made sure she got rest, so he took the rounds with their daughter, but she has insisted upon taking her turn with little Aurora.


In other news, it seems Falkor has also succumbed to hormones!  Perhaps I’m being a bit paranoid, but after what happened with Draco, I am hyper vigilant, I think.  Still, I can at least be glad that both of my sons have picked girls- women, that I approve of.  Faye is a delightful girl as well.  Yes, Faye, his best friend from elementary school.  They are a couple it seems.  He has assured me that there will be no ‘shenanigans’ until they are older.  He admitted that he didn’t want to wait, but he doesn’t want to repeat his brother’s mistake.



Not that Aurora is a mistake.  She’s far from it.  I just wish they had waited until they were both older, until they had had time to live their own lives before becoming responsible for another life.  And yet… I can’t help but feel blessed when I hold her.  She smells of baby powder and a lovely, fresh scent all her own.  Her little coos are just adorable.  “My little Northern Light.”  That’s something that David came up with for her, honestly, but the nickname fits her so very well.  She is the light of our lives.


Falkor is quite taken with his little niece as well.  He sneaks into the nursery whenever he gets a chance to cuddle and play with her.


He and Faye have already talked of the future, it seems.  At least that’s what he tells me.  He doesn’t really want to go to University; he never did enjoy school as much as his brother did.  Faye doesn’t seem interested in University either, so they plan on working right out of high school, saving up, and moving in together.


Why are they growing so fast?  It seems like it was just yesterday when they were both Aurora’s age and I was responsible for everything for them.  They looked to me to provide everything they needed.  Now… now, one of my babies had a baby of his own and the other was already making plans for when he would leave home.

I was out in the garden, tending to the plants when Sophia came out and gently called my name.  “C-cel… I mean, Mom.”  I told her to call me Mom if she was comfortable with that.

“What is it dear?”  I wiped off my hands and went to her, smiling.

“I know you and-and Dad don’t want Draco and I to get married right away.  We know that and we understand, but… You’ll be ok with us getting married once we graduate right?  Y-you want me as your daughter-in-law, don’t you?”

“Sophia, of course!” I exclaimed.  “What gave you the idea that I didn’t?”

She blushed.  “I don’t know.  I know you were disappointed.”

“I just know a child is a big responsibility and you both are so young yet.  It’s not because I don’t want you as part of this family,” I told her firmly.  “You ARE a part of this family.”


We hugged and then she showed me the ring.  Though they wouldn’t marry for several more days, after they were young adults, Draco had confided in David (who then told me) that he was going to propose.  David had even helped his son pick out the ring.

I wasn’t told until after.  David did listen through a window, silently cheering his son on.  This is what he relayed to me how Draco proposed.

Draco was a little nervous; his hands shook a little, even when he brought one hand up to stroke it over his girlfriend’s cheek.  “You’re beautiful, Sophia.  Thank you for giving me such a beautiful daughter, too.”  He kissed her, then stepped back, looking at her intently.  “I know things have been crazy lately and have happened so fast.  I… I don’t want you to think that just because we had a child together doesn’t mean…”  He shook his head.  “This is coming out all wrong…  Hang on, one sec!”

He had to turn away, catch his breath before he turned back to her.  “I have a question for you, Sophia.”  Getting down on one knee, he pulled out the little box from his pocket.  “I love you, Sophia.  I love your smile, the way you laugh.  I can’t picture my life without you or our daughter.  Will you marry me, Sophia Rossi?  Marry me and I will spend the rest of my days showing you how much I love you.”

Sophia squealed and then threw her arms around his neck, laughing and crying at the same time.  “Of course, of course I will!  You goof!”

After what seemed to be an interminably long hug, they separated.  “I don’t want you to think that we’re getting married JUST because of Aurora.  I’ll always do right by her, I swear.  I want to marry you because I love you,” Draco told her solemnly.

“I know that.  I do.”  She hugged him again.  “I love you, too.”




The kids went back to school; it is Sophia’s first time back since she had Aurora.  The boys flank her like two body guards, almost daring anyone to say something to her.  But according to them, it seems pretty normal.


Since the kids are gone and I tend to sleep in after a late night, David uses the time to spend it with his granddaughter.


I watched him for a while, leaning in the doorway.  “Do you wish we had had a third one?” I asked him as I wandered into the room.  “We could have gotten a little girl.”

David smiled at me.  “We have quite a crew right now.  And this little one is so precious.  Things have a way of working, I’ve found.  So while we don’t have a daughter, we do have a granddaughter.”

I nodded, smiling back.  “Aye, that we do.”  He gently lay a sleeping Aurora back in her crib and then took my hand.  “The kids will be home soon.  Let’s enjoy our time together.  So that’s what we did.

Oh!  I forgot to mention.  Our new little puppy is no longer a puppy.  She aged up right on time.  Glena is now a beautiful adult American Eskimo dog.



And now that she’s older, she and Gage are very close.


Before we all knew it, it was time for our little Northern Light to become a toddler!  It’s so hard to believe!  Draco and Sophia gave their father the honor of carrying Aurora to the cake.



There she is, our little Northern Light.  She’s so cute, that little grin just melts your heart.  Don’t get me wrong, my boys were cute, too.  But there’s just something about that little face…  It seems to hold more power than even her father’s did.



She’s already off to the races!  She crawls quickly!  What’s it going to be like when she can walk on her own?  I almost shudder at the thought.

*****

[Rhoxi]

Aw, she's super cute! It's that little grin on her face, I think. Draco's proposal was very sweet, but I'm glad Falkor is taking his time with such matters. 

[Tiamet]

Holy cats, that's some update!  I'm glad Sophia didn't go into labour at prom, that kind of thing can get a girl talked about, y'know.     I love Faye's eyes, I hope she'll be around a good long while.  And Aurora is cute as the proverbial button!

[Trident]

I am loving this story! Glean and Aurora are both very pretty, and the proposal was a definite 'awwww' moment. 

[Shewolf13]

Aw, she's super cute! It's that little grin on her face, I think. Draco's proposal was very sweet, but I'm glad Falkor is taking his time with such matters. 

Hehehe, yeah, she really is just adorable XD I squee far too much when I was playing that stage with her.  I'm terrible... I have been having far too much fun with the Woohooer mod... and because I didn't realize what I was doing for a while, there have been a rash of teen pregnancies around town XD  A notification would pop up about a couple getting together and I wasn't paying attention to age, so I just used the partner pollinate function of Master Controller...

Holy cats, that's some update!  I'm glad Sophia didn't go into labour at prom, that kind of thing can get a girl talked about, y'know.     I love Faye's eyes, I hope she'll be around a good long while.  And Aurora is cute as the proverbial button!

Thank you ^^  Hehehe, yeah... I do find it funny that teens don't get in trouble for being pregnant out of wedlock XD  Oh don't worry, you'll see for quite a while ^^  Isn't she though?  See above comment lol

I am loving this story! Glean and Aurora are both very pretty, and the proposal was a definite 'awwww' moment. 

Thanks so much!  I love to write and mostly do it for myself, but having others enjoy the story makes me feel all warm and fuzzy   Glad you liked the proposal.  Those two really are adorable.  Soon as I leave them alone, the two start autonomously flirting and they are almost always extremely irresistible to each other XD

Chapter 9: Grandchild Spam and Take 2 for a Prom Night

A/N: Warning, the first part is completely toddler spam because Aurora is just too cute and a lot of this is actually autonomous, other than the skill teaching.  Her interactions with the family are just adorable so I took a lot of screenshots XD


Aurora really is our little light.  She’s always so happy and good natured.  Even when she’s hungry or has a dirty diaper, there’s a little grin on her face when someone goes to take care of her.


Teaching her her skills has been a treat.  Sophia and Draco are so good with her.  They dote on her so.






They aren’t the only ones of course, though.  Her grandpa, her Uncle Falkor, and I sneak in what time we can get with her as well.




While she loves everyone and loves the attention, there is no doubt that she’s a daddy’s girl.  Whenever Draco’s anywhere around, she reaches for him and when he plays the Claw or Tickle Attack, she just shrieks with delight.  No one else seems to get quite the same reaction.





Though Sophia and Draco are wonderful parents, David and I are still adamant that they are as normal teenagers as possible so when the final prom was announced, we insisted that they go.  Falkor was already going with Faye.  He’d asked her ages ago.


So on Sunday night, Draco, Sophia, and Faye loaded up into the limo.  Falkor was a bit late in getting ready, but he followed after them shortly.


It was a rather eventful night apparently.  Falkor was crowned Prom King, while Sophia was crowned Prom Queen.  Draco had just shrugged and grinned.  “She’s already my Queen,” he murmured to his girlfriend as they regaled us of tales of their night.  While the kids’ humor at the prom was a bit off, no one could doubt that Sophia and Draco were the favorite couple at the dance; no one doubted how in unison they were.  Draco couldn’t help but tease his brother a little bit. 

“I’m not the only one with his Queen,” he snickered.  “Little brother over there… ask him what Faye told him tonight.”

As he fidgeted and glared at his brother a moment for putting him on the spot while David and I waited expectantly, he finally shrugged and mumbled, “She told me she loves me.”

“It was really sweet,” Sophia added, sighing dreamily.

All in all, it sounded like they had a very enjoyable time.




They all proudly displayed their mementos from the occasion. 



Oh and when the kids came out of prom, Sophia celebrated her birthday.  I’m very glad she got this last chance to be a teenager before she joined the adult world.



Both of her parents made a beeline for Aurora’s room so they could see her and say goodnight.  Draco put her on the potty, and then her mama put her to bed.




And to leave you with more cuteness

*****

[Rhoxi]

Oh dear lord, that last picture is overwhelmingly adorable. Are those vampire fangers she's sporting!? SO cute.

[Trident]

Eeep! I have to agree with Rhoxi; that is one of the cutest/freakiest toddlers I have ever seen. 

[cainspath]

I'd like to Simnap your toddler, please.

I wonder what interesting things she'll be bringing into the family, but with such a loving family, hmm..

[Shewolf13]

Oh dear lord, that last picture is overwhelmingly adorable. Are those vampire fangers she's sporting!? SO cute.

Hehehehe, why yes, that they would be.  In fact, Celestia, Draco, and now Aurora all have the fangs.  I did it as kind of a marker.  Seriously, this family is just too darn cute!

Eeep! I have to agree with Rhoxi; that is one of the cutest/freakiest toddlers I have ever seen. 

Lol!  Yeah, I can see that.  She really is adorable, but that look, with the fangs showing, and those red eyes... definitely a little freaky hehe.

I'd like to Simnap your toddler, please.

I wonder what interesting things she'll be bringing into the family, but with such a loving family, hmm..

LOL!  Well, I have the Simpacks for each of the Wyverns so far.  I just haven't had a chance to upload them to the Swap Show.  I'll throw up a link in the first post and let ya know when I get them uploaded.  I have a Simpack for Aurora, but it's when she's a YA so I will wait to throw that up until we get to that in the story.  Then you can always age her back down to toddler and play with her to your hearts content if that is what you so desire.  I would love to see any kids of hers.

Chapter 10: The Passage of Time

The last few days have been a bit of a whirlwind.  Though there are five of us, caring for a toddler is still very busy, especially with Draco and Falkor still attending school.  They’re doing well.  Even as attentive as he is with Aurora, Draco’s grades have remained steady and he’s managed to hold onto his academic standing.  We’re very proud of him, of course.  Oh yes, so I was describing how busy it’s been.

While I have come to love our canine companions, Glena is a bit aggressive and doesn’t seem to feel any loyalty to anyone but Gage.  I was working on doing some cleaning up while it was quiet in the house when the quiet was shattered by Glena carrying on.  This wasn’t so unusual; she seemed to bark and growl at anyone or anything… and being that we were still plagued by paparazzi on a regular basis, we had almost gotten used to the noise she could produce.  Except this didn’t stop… and it had a different quality to it. 


As I stepped out into the hallway, I gasped even as the sparkles engulfed her.  When they cleared, there was a tiny fluffy little shape there.


Draco named the little guy and has decided to call him Hercules.  So welcome little Hercules Wyvern.  We’ve decided he will be Aurora’s since they will be growing up together.


Now that we have a puppy and a toddler in the house, it’s quite a bit more lively, even more than it was with three teenagers in the house, though one of them is now a Young Adult.  As if that weren’t enough, David celebrated his elder birthday, by himself, in the kitchen.  It’s just been so crazy lately that none of us really thought about it.  Though time has begun its ravages, he is still one of the most handsome man I’ve ever met (aside from our sons, of course).



That night, everyone else had gone to bed and David and I took the time to sit together and enjoy each other’s company over some leftover spaghetti.  “So, my Queen,” he rumbled.  “Do you regret losing your immortality now?”

I could only stare at him askance.  Even after all this time, Sim humor often left me a bit confused.  “What are you talking about?  What brought this on?”  I’m afraid I was rather distressed.

David just laughed and reached for hand.  “I’m sorry, love.  I shouldn’t tease you.”  He brought my hand up to his lips and brushed them over my knuckles.  “I hope that I’ve given you a fraction of the happiness you’ve given to me.”

“Oh David.  I never knew what I was missing,” I murmured.  “This is all just so much… more than I ever thought it could be.  I love you so much, only more so now.”

“Even now that I’m old and wrinkled?” he asked, squeezing my hand and winking.

At least now I was fairly sure he was kidding.  “Yes, even now,” I responded, rolling my eyes.  A sigh of contentment escaped.  “I look at our children and at our grandchild… It’s almost overwhelming, in a good way, though,” I hastened to add.

He nodded.  “Yes, yes it is.”


It hasn’t been ALL craziness.  Falkor is quite taken with his little niece and I often find him sneaking into Aurora’s room.  As soon as she stirs, he has her out of the crib and playing with her.  It’s very sweet, though he seems just a little reluctant to admit how much he enjoys being Uncle Falkor.



It seems that our little Northern Light is carrying on the tradition, and is indeed an heir of the Dragons.  She’s already exhibiting powers.  She seems to be more prepared than even her father was; I would say she almost takes it for granted, in a way, as if this is perfectly normal.


I have been in the Sim Realm for over two years.  In the life of a Sim, that is a very long time.  Yet, in my old life, it would have been nothing.  And yet, in that time, so much has happened.  I met David and fell in love.  We created two beautiful children and watched them both grow into children, then into teenagers.  And while it hasn’t been without some grief and some stress, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.  Even as I celebrate the last birthday I will experience, I can only look back on my mortal life and feel very blessed.


Though it is probably a silly thing to worry about, I found that gray hair clashes horribly with my skin tone.  I have never been vain, but found that I missed my normal hair color so Sophia helped me color it, though I didn’t mind a hint of the gray showing through.  I thought it is a kind of badge of honor.


David and I have changed; our bodies are old now.  I can’t help but be aware of time as it passes.  It’s in my nature.  Yet, when David grabs me and holds me close, it’s as electrifying as the first day we met and he held me.  After over two years of marriage, we still are as passionately in love as we were in the beginning.  And yet, somehow, there is… MORE than there was.



We are enjoying our time with our granddaughter.  There’s something to be said for being grandparents and getting to spend your ‘declining’ years spoiling them.



Though we never really had ‘jobs’, such as they were, David and I are determined to enjoy the rest of our days with one another and with our family.  Today, Draco is no longer a teenager.  David baked the cake and we all stood around, waiting as my oldest child stood there, thinking upon his future, trying to decide what he wanted to wish for.


After the sparkles hit, he took himself to the mirror and dresser.  My son, Draco Maxim Wyvern, the heir of the family.  He is certainly handsome, like his father.


Aurora is still very much a daddy’s girl.  She just loves Draco so very much.  She waddled up to him and begged to be picked up as soon as he finished dressing.


After he’d given his daughter sufficient attention, he asked to speak with his father and I.  Sophia and Falkor both gave us privacy.  David and I sat on the couch while Draco perched on the coffee table, looking at us.  “Mom, Dad.”  Draco let out a short puff of breath.  “I know I always talked about going to University before getting a job.  But… I have a family to think about now.  I… I’ve decided that I’m just going to join the Force.”

I could only stare at him a moment.  “But Draco… you always wanted to go to University!  You and Sophia wanted to go so badly…  You know we’d look after Aurora!”

“Oh I know that Mom!  I do.  And it’s not that I don’t trust her with you.  You’re the only ones I would.  But… I just can’t leave her for that long.  Even doing it a term at a time… I don’t want to miss her growing up.”  He smiled at us.  “A degree just isn’t as important as she is.  I’ll just have to start at the bottom, work my up, that’s all.  And really… I think the more practical experience is important in law enforcement.”

What he said made sense, but I couldn’t help but feel he was sacrificing something for his family.  I sighed and leaned forward, putting my hands on his knees.  “If this is what you want, then you know we’ll support you.”

He hugged us both and then immediately left to go fill out an application at the precinct.


Once he returned, he and I discussed the wedding.  Neither or Sophia wanted a big one.  It just wasn’t important to them.  We set up an arch in the backyard.  Sophia did insist they both wear formal attire.  Her mother had given her the gown she had married her father in.  So David took Draco and had him fitted for a tux.



They were married in a private ceremony as the sun set.  There was a light rain, but David said that it was good luck.





It was simple and yet so very beautiful for the simplicity.   Look at that… my son is married, with a child of his own.  Time moves on.  But I don’t fear it as I did when I first arrived.  In fact, I look to the future, not to my own future, not really.  I look to my children and in turn, their children.  This might be my last entry.  It’s Draco’s turn now.  For those of my descendants who may someday read this, I wish you all the happiness life can bring.  Enjoy it.  Cherish it. 

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