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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 16, 4/11/2014
Ā« Reply #60 on: May 19, 2014, 04:09:11 PM Ā»
Just got caught up again, Shewolf, it's a great story.  I understand about Glena, I had a dog in another game that would not be happy, no matter what you did with him. 

Anyway, can't wait to see our Northern Lights at university.  Don't worry, we're all waiting patiently for you!   ;)

Thanks Tia.  Yeah... I've never had an animal in game that I was actually looking forward to having Grim take XD But she just caused so many issues after a while. 

Finally had time to catch up on this story and wow, I really enjoy your writing style. Such a nice-looking family too. Aurora is beautiful!

Thanks Akon!  Glad you're enjoying it. 

Just letting everyone know that I haven't forgotten this.  Just been in a funk lately with writing and trying to get over an intense case of writer's block involving the next couple of chapters.  I have quite the plan for everyone, just need to get through this next chapter or two and I should be fine.  That and real life has been sneaking up on me, so that hasn't helped.  But hopefully, in the next few days I'll have something for you folks to read!

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 16, 4/11/2014
Ā« Reply #61 on: May 20, 2014, 01:05:42 PM Ā»
I was supposed to be getting some work done, but I just had to keep reading and reading!  I hope more will come soon.

Everyone in your family is so unique looking. I wonder where their son got his pink skin.



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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 16, 4/11/2014
Ā« Reply #62 on: May 21, 2014, 12:23:37 AM Ā»
I was supposed to be getting some work done, but I just had to keep reading and reading!  I hope more will come soon.

Everyone in your family is so unique looking. I wonder where their son got his pink skin.

lol!  Uh oh!  Well, I'm glad you enjoy it.  Well, Falkor inherited his skin from his mom of course, and he, like Celestia is on the rainbow slider.  The pink is also on the rainbow slider, but came from the mother.  Genetics takes position on a certain skin slider from both parents.  So it used the rainbow slider from Falkor, but Faye's position on a particular slider and you get pink ^^

And since I have kept you guys waiting long enough, here is that update I promised!  Again, apologies for the delay and thanks for being so patient with me.  Without further ado, I give you Chapter 17!

Chapter 17: A Little Secret

From: awyvern @SimsUniversity.edu
To: dragonprince @MonteVista.net
Subject:The Email, as Promised

Hey dad!

Sorry I didnā€™t get back to ya right away.  The last few days have just been busy, really busy.  Classes have started and my schedule is pretty full, as you know.  Iā€™m getting the hang of it, though it took me a little while to get used to getting up so early.  On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, my first class, Case Studies in Arbitration, starts at 8.  You know me, Iā€™ve never been what you call a morning person.  So I look a bit like a zombie heading there.


The campus is pretty spread out, so I do a lot of sprinting to classes, particularly when itā€™s raining.


The house is lovely.  I enjoy the solitude.  Iā€™m so glad I didnā€™t have to stay in a dorm.  Donā€™t get me wrong, I like the people Iā€™ve met so far, but I think living with a houseful of people would just be too much for me.  Having my own place gives me a place to come back to, unwind.  And the furniture you and mom got me looks great.


Iā€™m learning to cook.  So far, my repertoire involves waffles, mac n cheese, and autumn salad.  At least Iā€™ve stopped burning the mac n cheese. 


Iā€™m really enjoying school so far.  The classes are fascinating and there are so many things to take pictures of.  Iā€™d have my camera glued to my face, if I could!  Hope you and mom are keeping busy and arenā€™t too worried about me.  I love you both very much!

Love,

ā€˜Rora

From: dragonprince @MonteVista.net
To: awyvern @SimsUniversity.edu
Subject:About Time! ;)

Hey Sweetheart,

Itā€™s ok.  Your mother and I know you must be busy.  Itā€™s great to hear from you.  We miss you a lot.  The weatherā€™s cleared up enough for the snow to melt, though weā€™ll see how long that lasts.  Oh!  Guess what?  The house is a bit fuller than normal, even with you gone.  I was at work, but your mother was home.

When I got home, she was grinning at me.  ā€œSo, I was out in the Zen garden, practicing, when I heard quite the carrying on.  I figured it was just Hercules and Megara, playing around as they do.ā€  I figured your mother was working up to something, considering the smirk on her face.  So I waited.  ā€œBut then I noticed it was only the cries of one of them and it sounded like Meg.  I ran to the other side and what do I see?  The poor thing was laying on the ground, carrying on like she was being split open!ā€


ā€œI take it sheā€¦ā€

ā€œYup.  I figured itā€™d happen, though wasnā€™t quite expecting it NOW,ā€ she confirmed with a nod.  ā€œAfter a bit, Megara stopped and then looked shocked when two little furballs seemed to appear out of nowhere.ā€


We know that it was once your job to name the pups, but since youā€™ve been so busy, we decided to stick with the theme you came up with, so our two newest additions are Ares and Apollo.


Ares is the fluffier of the two, while Apollo is more gangly.  They both are quite the pair.  By the time you come home, they wonā€™t be so little any more. 

Aside from the puppies, Iā€™ve been working.  Iā€™m still moving up the ranks pretty quickly.  I canā€™t talk too much about it anymore.  Seems the higher I climb, the more secrecy is involved.  It isnā€™t quite what I bargained for, but at least Iā€™m still able to make a difference.  Sorry, sweetheart for going off on a tangent.  You know how I can be.  Anyway, your mother and I love you.  Weā€™ll talk to you later.

Love,
Dad

From: awyvern @SimsUniversity.edu
To: dragonprince @MonteVista.net
Subject:A Timely Response This Time :P

Hey look!

Iā€™m emailing you in a reasonably time frame!  Will miracles never cease, right?  Anyway, enough of the frivolity.  Ares and Apollo are adorable!  I canā€™t wait to come home and see them!  Oh and I canā€™t resist saying it so I wonā€™t: ā€œHercules, you dog you!ā€  Yes, I know, terrible pun.  I couldnā€™t help myself. 

Anyway, things are still going well, really well.  Iā€™m thoroughly enjoying my Comm. Class.  I get to cover things from politics to things like military spending and how it might affect our campus.


Due to starting my mornings so early, Iā€™m afraid Iā€™m mainlining caffeine.  I canā€™t seem to function now without at least one cup of espresso.  Most of the time, I need more than one.  Only once I get my caffeine fix do I feel even close to human.



Iā€™ve met some more interesting people and even got invited to a bonfire the other night.  It was a lot of fun.


And I also had my first taste of juice as well.  I rather enjoyed it.  Donā€™t worry, I didnā€™t go too overboard.  You know me.


As far as your tangent, you should know you donā€™t have to apologize to me, of all people, dad.   I uhā€¦ I know Iā€™m not supposed to know certain things about your job.  Just uhā€¦ be careful, ok?  I worry about you, dad.  But I also know you can handle yourself.  Anyway, gotta go steady for a test tomorrow.  Love you and mom.  Iā€™ll give you a call after I get outta class, ok?  Night!

Love,
ā€˜Rora



I hate keeping things from my parents.  I really do.  Iā€™ve always been private, kept things close to my chest, but I could always talk to them about things.  I guess Iā€™m just not quite ready to share this with them yet.  For one, I know dadā€™s preoccupied with work and he doesnā€™t need any kind of distractions.  And mom is busy worrying about dad.  Every time we talk on the phone, I can feel it from both of them.  So Iā€™ll keep this to myself for now.

Itā€™s difficult though.  For once, I ache to tell SOMEONE.  I want to shout it to the world.  Iā€™m in love.  I, Aurora Breton Wyvern, am in love.  I wasnā€™t looking for it.  I had gone to the Student Union to check out the facilities.  There he wasā€¦



I feltā€¦ poleaxed.  Thatā€™s the only word that really fits.  I lost all the breath in me.  His smileā€¦ then he was shaking my hand and I his.  And for the first time in my memoryā€¦ I couldnā€™t read someone.  Not all the way.  My grandmother had explained that there were those who had natural defenses.  It appeared I had found someone with them.

Itā€™s been a whirlwind ever since.  Though neither of us ever actually uttered the words, weā€™ve become exclusive.  He stays at my place most nights now.


We sleep in the same bed.  And we go to classes together in the morning.



Because of my gift, Iā€™ve tried to keep my distance from most.  I didnā€™t have a chance with him.  Jeffrey justā€¦ he seemed to roll right over me, but in a good way.  When I hesitated, heā€™d grin at me and give me space when I needed it.  But he was always there when I decided to close that distance.  After a while, Iā€™ve accepted it and Iā€™ve embraced it.  Jeffrey and I can sit home and talk for hours, or, like the other night, we like to go out for a quiet evening, just the two of us.  We went to the local cafĆ© and just sat on the grass, staring up at the stars for a while.


Iā€™ve never felt this way before.  Every time I hear his voice, something inside me just shifts and I feel a kind of warmth spread through me.  Iā€™ve felt it before, but not from myself.  This is what I feel from my parents when they are together.  When my mom walks into the room, it feels like my dad lets out this sigh.  Thatā€™s how I feel right now, with Jeff.


He does things to surprise me all the time.  Just yesterday, he brought me some flowers.


When I look into his eyes, I just seem toā€¦ melt.


I know I need to tell my family.  And I will.  But for right now, I want to enjoy my time with Jeff, just the two of us.  I almost broke down and told my mom on the phone the other night, but I held off.  Finals are coming up soon enough.  Iā€™ll warn them then.  Until then, I plan on making the most of the freetime that we have.


Itā€™s funny, for someone that is so well versed in human emotions and in trying ignore them on a regular basis, Jeff knows just the things to say and do to turn me into nothing more than a puddle of goo.


When we arenā€™t in class, weā€™re together now as the semester comes to a close.  Jeff pretty much lives with me now, though he technically has a room in one of the dorms.  Itā€™sā€¦ nice to have someone to sit and share breakfast with.


And itā€™s nice to have someone to chat with in between classes, and someone to watch TV with at night.



I think Iā€™ve finally found the reason, the reason why my parents are always so happy, no matter what happens.  I canā€™t wait to tell them.  But itā€™ll keep for a little while.  Until after finals.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 17, 5/21/2014
Ā« Reply #63 on: May 21, 2014, 01:14:59 AM Ā»
Also, for all those who have been waiting for it, Aurora is up on the Swap Shop.  The other Wyverns can be found there as well.  The link in my sig will take you there, as well as the link on the first post of here.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 17, 5/21/2014
Ā« Reply #64 on: May 21, 2014, 11:37:57 PM Ā»
I liked the format of the last update. This is a great story!

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 17, 5/21/2014
Ā« Reply #65 on: May 22, 2014, 11:00:40 AM Ā»

At first I thought he was one of her professors (in the shot where they first meet). Now that would've been something one might want to keep from her folks. Given that he's not, I doubt Aurora has much to worry about.  ;)

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 17, 5/21/2014
Ā« Reply #66 on: May 22, 2014, 06:20:31 PM Ā»
Aw!  Hercules and Megara, that's just too cute.
I'm happy for Aurora.  I knew she'd find someone eventually ;)  I'll definitely be downloading her on the Swap Shop :)



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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 17, 5/21/2014
Ā« Reply #67 on: May 24, 2014, 12:46:34 AM Ā»
Aurora has blossomed into a lovely lady with a lovely personality. She and Jeffrey make an adorable couple, too! Say it with me, everyone: "Awwww...!"

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 17, 5/21/2014
Ā« Reply #68 on: May 25, 2014, 08:04:58 PM Ā»
I liked the format of the last update. This is a great story!

Thanks ^^  Glad you are enjoying it.

At first I thought he was one of her professors (in the shot where they first meet). Now that would've been something one might want to keep from her folks. Given that he's not, I doubt Aurora has much to worry about.  ;)

LOL!  Actually, in another game, I did have a Sim meet and marry her professor XD lol  Aside from Aurora, that coupling gave me one of the prettiest Sims I've seen in game.

Aw!  Hercules and Megara, that's just too cute.
I'm happy for Aurora.  I knew she'd find someone eventually ;)  I'll definitely be downloading her on the Swap Shop :)

Woot!  I hope you enjoy her.  And I would love to see what any nooboos look like from whatever kind of pairings, if you would ^^

Aurora has blossomed into a lovely lady with a lovely personality. She and Jeffrey make an adorable couple, too! Say it with me, everyone: "Awwww...!"

lol!  Thank you.  I thought they were cute too. 

I hop you guys enjoy this next update.  I did it in a different style.  So if there's something it's missing or if you think there's too much text, or there's just something off, please let me know.

Chapter 18: The Prodigal Daughter Returns

Bleary red eyes slowly fluttered open.  A hint of sunlight managed to sneak past the closed curtains, across those same eyes.  With what could have been a yelp, an arm was thrown up in self-preservation as pain exploded behind her eyes and lanced through her skull.  ā€œKill me now,ā€ she murmured pitifully.

A quiet chuckle had her peeking carefully, her eyes narrowed to the tiniest slits.  ā€œThis is your fault,ā€ she moaned, closing her eyes tightly and throwing the pillow over her face, hiding from the light, trying to keep the pounding in her head down to a dull roar.

Jeff leaned over, lifted the pillow just enough to kiss her cheek.  ā€œI have something for you.ā€  He grinned at her. 

Aurora just moaned.  ā€œUnless itā€™s something to put me outta my misery, go far far away!ā€

ā€œYou sure?  You sure you donā€™t want this?ā€  He waved his hand over the cup in his hand, wafting the scent of its contents toward her.  When the glorious aroma of a triple caf vanilla latte hit her nose, she moaned again, this time throwing the pillow off.

ā€œGimme gimme!ā€  She actually sat up, crossing her legs, and greedily took the cup from him, taking in the heavenly scent, her eyes closed .  ā€œOh Thank you Watcher!ā€

ā€œHey!ā€ Jeff objected, though he was still grinning.  ā€œDonā€™t forget me.ā€

She opened one eye and looked at him.  Aurora slowly smiled, her expression going gooey as she looked at that face.  She leaned over and kissed him slowly.  ā€œOh, I havenā€™t forgotten you.  Thanks.  Nowā€¦ if I can only get rid of the sand thatā€™s coating my tongue.ā€

Jeff laughed.  ā€œThe hangover will pass.  Well, I guess that answers that questionā€¦ how much you can drink before feeling the effects.  I gotta hand it to ya, you make most frat boys look like featherweights.ā€

Aurora cringed, shaking her head, a motion she instantly regretted.  She let out a noise and fell back, burying her head under her pillow again.  After a moment, a muffled, ā€œHow bad was it?ā€ came from underneath the pillow.

Jeff cheerfully pulled out his cell phone.  ā€œWell, Ash sent me this a couple hours ago.ā€  He put his phone in front of her face.


Aurora froze for a moment, and slapped a hand over her eyes.



The last few days of classes had flown by.  Aurora couldnā€™t get enough though.  She found her classes fascinating.  Even if some of her classmates didnā€™tā€¦


Still, she learned as much outside of class as she did while in her classes.  She found a new hobby.  There was a rush about doing something that she wasnā€™t really supposed to do.



Luckily, she was never caught.  It wasnā€™t a rebellion so much as it was a way to discover herself.  She had gone her entire life feeling otherā€™s emotions; sometimes, she lost who she really was in all of it.  But going to University had done wonders for her, had shown her who she really was, inside.  Jeff had quite a hand in that as well, of course.


Her last final was a bit bitter sweet for her.  It meant sheā€™d have a degree in her hand when she left, but sheā€™d been enjoying her time here and that would be at an end soon.  She was done with her final in record time, though.


Once finals were over, she and Jeff met up at his dorm room for a little end-of-term bash they were throwing.


They played a little pool and did what they normally do.



Then they said goodbye to their friends in the fraternity, and went to the Tri-Fuhm Sorority house for another party.  Their friend, Ashley DeSorrento, was also throwing a party.  That one was a bit more lively as more of the students cut loose to celebrate the end of term, and for many, the end of the journey in University.

Jeff and Aurora took the opportunity to dance.



And then Aurora went off with Ashley so they could talk and say their goodbyes.  ā€œThanks Ash.  For everything.  Itā€™s been great.  Youā€™ll visit Monte Vista, wonā€™t you?ā€

ā€œOf course!  Once I get settled in back home in Starlight Shores, we can make arrangements.ā€


After that, the fun began.  Aurora had had her share of juice had some of the gatherings on campus, but she was always fairly careful about drinking too much.  As it was, she seemed able to absorb more alcohol than normal, especially given her size.  She suspected it had to do with her familyā€™s bloodline.  Still, when one starts helping their friends do keg standsā€¦


It was inevitable that theyā€™d help you do the same.


Eventually, the party moved outside.  There, Aurora found Jeff.  The juice had loosened her up enough that Ashely had talked her into changing.


Then she talked Jeff into helping her with another keg-standā€¦


A few more later of those later, thatā€™s when Aurora really decided to cut loose.  Running around campus, after slipping out of her swim suit, she was heard shouting, ā€œItā€™s our time now!  Itā€™s our time!ā€  Jeff calmly waited for her to run past him during one of her circuits and he grabbed her to him.  Heā€™d carried her back to her place so they could crash.



Auroraā€™s eyes twitched as Jeff told her what happened.  She looked at the picture again, then sighed.  Giving him a sheepish smile, she said, ā€œWell, you told you to relax more, right?ā€

Jeff laughed and leaned forward to kiss her forehead.  ā€œYou have a point there, darlinā€™.  Howā€™s the head?ā€

ā€œBetter.  The caffeineā€™s helped clear it out a bit.  Another cup should do it.ā€ 

ā€œI thought youā€™d say that.ā€  He retrieved the second cup heā€™d already made and gave it to her, then he sat back down on the bed next to her.  ā€œAll packed and ready to go for tomorrow?ā€ he asked her, running a hand up and down her back.

ā€œYeah, I think so.ā€  She lay back and then scooted over to lean against him as he too stretched out.  ā€œYouā€™ll come to the house once you get your things from home right?ā€

ā€œYup.  Soon as I pack my things, Iā€™ll hop the first plane to Monte Vista.  Your parents are ok with it?ā€

Aurora nodded.  ā€œWhen I talked to them yesterday before we left for the party, they were surprised, but happy.  My mom especially.  My dad was just more surprised, I think.ā€  She grinned.  ā€œI imagine heā€™s a more or less typical father.ā€

ā€œYeah, I figure Iā€™m in for quite the interrogation,ā€ Jeff told her with a laugh.  ā€œThatā€™s ok, though.  I donā€™t blame him in the least.ā€  Aurora snuggled against him and closed her eyes, sighing in contentment as she slid into a more restful sleep.

The next morning, the moving truck came bright and early for Aurora.  It was raining. 


Jeff saw her get in and then left to get his own things together.  Aurora stared out the window, watching the scenery go by.  It was good to be going home.



Monte Vista was covered in a layer of snow.  A last bit of winter before spring hit, Aurora supposed.  A smile wiped out the pensive look on her face as the house came into view.  And there, outside the house were two of the people she loved most in the world.


She ran up and they enclosed her in hug.  Then her dad then lifted her up and swung her around.  ā€œWelcome home, Rora,ā€ he murmured, holding her tight.

ā€œItā€™s good to be home, dad,ā€ she murmured back, squeezing him tightly back.

After the movers put her furniture into storage and she unpacked her suitcase and her things, Aurora settled back into the routine of being home.  She walked through the hallway, peered into the familiar rooms.  Memories of her grandfather at the stove, or at his painting easel, her grandmother seated at the kitchen table, her parents stealing kisses in the living room, and of course, watching her Uncle Falkor propose to Faye.  Yes, it was definitely good to be home.  There was only one thing missingā€¦



A few days later, there was a knock on the door.  Aurora had already jumped up from where she was sitting at the kitchen island and was outside in a heartbeat.  Soon as she got outside the door, she stopped and could only stare with a goofy smile on her face.


ā€œHey beautiful,ā€ Jeff greeted her softly.  She launched herself at him and they both held on.



The meeting between Jeff and her parents went well.  Her mother seemed quite taken with this young man and was exceedingly happy for her daughter.  Her father was harder to read, though it didnā€™t take any special skill or power for Aurora to figure out that he was torn.  He couldnā€™t begrudge his daughter happiness, but he wasnā€™t quite ready to let her go just yet, let her go to another man.

So while she and her mother caught up at a girls only spa day, Draco entertained Jeffrey.  The two sat down for a game of chess.  ā€œSo,ā€ Jeff murmured nonchalantly as he surveyed the board.  ā€œRora tells me youā€™re a cop, right?ā€


ā€œThat I am,ā€ Draco replied in the same nonchalant tone.  He brought his gaze up from the chess board to hold Jeffreyā€™s for a long moment.  Looking into the deep red irises wasā€¦ disconcerting, but Jeffrey didnā€™t break the eye contact.  Draco had to respect him for that.  ā€œI have one question for you.  Do you love my daughter?ā€


ā€œWith everything I am,ā€ Jeff told him, sincerity in every line of his face and the tone of his voice.

ā€œGood.ā€  That was all Draco said as they continued their game.



Jeffā€™s move into the house went smoothly.  He changed his hair a bit, letting it grow out and chose clothing that was a bit more professional considering what he had chosen as his profession.


Jeff applied and was given a job at Doctor Simanoā€™s Sanitarium.  He dreamed of becoming a world-renowned surgeon.


The house fell into a routine.  Jeff and Draco could often be found playing chess together.  It was impossible to mistake the slight tension that still surrounded the two, but they seemed to get along well enough.


Family dinners were definitelyā€¦ interesting, to say the least.


ā€œIn a couple days, itā€™s Snowflake Day again,ā€ Sophia reminded everyone.  ā€œFalkor and Faye are coming, the kids.  Even my brother Eli said heā€™d try to make it.ā€ 

ā€œMmm,ā€ Draco murmured.  Heā€™d made a sort of peace with Sophiaā€™s family.  The fact that Eli had made overtures to actually get to know his sister was a good thing, or at least he hoped so.  He was looking forward to seeing his brother and his brood.  Faye had been keeping him current with the kids of course, but he hadnā€™t actually gotten to see them in ages.

Looking around him, the patriarch of the Wyverns smiled slowly.  His wife, beautiful as ever.  His daughter, with her eyes shining as she looked at the man across from her.  And Jeffā€¦ he was a man that Draco held a grudging respect for, though there was still a part of him that wanted to kick him to the curb, the happiness he brought out in his daughter was enough to keep that impulse at bay.  So he smiled.  ā€œItā€™ll be good to see everyone again, to have a holiday as a family.ā€ 

The others agreed and Aurora gave her father a bright smile.  The look she gave him spoke volumes.  And it was enough.  His family was happy.  That was all that mattered.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 18, 5/25/2014
Ā« Reply #69 on: May 26, 2014, 11:45:12 AM Ā»

Okay, so Aurora partied a little harder than I would've thought.  ;D

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 18, 5/25/2014
Ā« Reply #70 on: May 26, 2014, 01:27:47 PM Ā»
I'm pretty stupid. Of course I wouldn't be able to download Aurora, don't have any EPs. *facepalm* I guess I forget that, since I read so many forum member's stories who have lots of EPs and SPs. ::) 

Anyway, love the new update. I laughed so hard reading Aurora's antics at University.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 18, 5/25/2014
Ā« Reply #71 on: May 26, 2014, 07:23:53 PM Ā»
I am still amazed by how beautiful Aurora is! I don't download sims off the swap shop much, but I think I'll have to download her! Jeff is great looking too. I can't wait to see their child/children.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 18, 5/25/2014
Ā« Reply #72 on: May 31, 2014, 12:07:42 AM Ā»
Okay, so Aurora partied a little harder than I would've thought.  ;D

Lol, I had all I could not to spoil it for you when you were talking about it before.  But then again, I figure all of us, at one time or another, overdid it just a little.  I figured she was due.

I'm pretty stupid. Of course I wouldn't be able to download Aurora, don't have any EPs. *facepalm* I guess I forget that, since I read so many forum member's stories who have lots of EPs and SPs. ::) 

Anyway, love the new update. I laughed so hard reading Aurora's antics at University.

You aren't stupid.  In fact, you can still download her, she just won't look quite the same without the EP's, that's all.  You'd still have her genetics, as it were.  Hehe, glad you enjoyed it.  I had a blast playing through her time at University.

I am still amazed by how beautiful Aurora is! I don't download sims off the swap shop much, but I think I'll have to download her! Jeff is great looking too. I can't wait to see their child/children.

Aw, thanks!  I'm honored that she will join your Sims!  I would love to see any children you get out of her, if you wouldn't mind ^^  And oh yes, their offspring are great!

Ok, I have a treat for you guys.  Well, at least I hope it's a treat XD  I have two updates for you, though one is an Interlude of sorts.  The actual chapter after that is also a bit different.  It utilizes multiple viewpoints once again, though I think even more so than the last couple.  If anyone finds it confusing, please let me know and I'll find a way to make the transition easier.

Also... does anyone have experience using Gimp?  I want to do some photo manipulation, but I am afraid I am hopeless XD I could really use some assistance, if anyone is willing, even if they can only offer me advice.  Thanks!

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 18, 5/25/2014
Ā« Reply #73 on: May 31, 2014, 12:08:48 AM Ā»
Interlude One
Before Aurora becomes a young adult

Darkness.  Heavy darkness that seemed to stretch on and on.  It was a weight on my chest.  I couldnā€™t breathe.  Then the darkness receded and the weight lifted.  I tried to open my eyes.


A groan escaped and finally, my eyes did open, though I couldnā€™t see anything.  My vision was blurred; I could only see shapes and colors, nothing definite even as I struggled to rise.  The blanket hindered me.  Wait, blanket?


ā€œThere she is,ā€ an all-too-familiar voice said from my left.  Blinking rapidly, trying to make sense of what my senses were telling me, I looked over. 

ā€œLyall?ā€


ā€œOh aye, itā€™s me, sister dear.  I was wondering if you were just going to sleep forever or finally wake up.ā€

I held my head.  It was pounding with a vengeance.  ā€œW-whatā€™s going on?ā€

I could hear the smirk in her voice, even if I couldnā€™t see her.  ā€œWhatā€™s going on is that youā€™ve been lounging about, Celestia.  I think itā€™s time you woke up, donā€™t you?ā€

Images flashed through my mind almost faster than I could comprehend.  And then I rememberedā€¦  I remembered all of it.  A snarl curled the corner of my lip upward.  ā€œYou!  You stranded me in the Sim Realm!  Y-you took my powers away!  I-Iā€¦ died.ā€  My ire died away to be replaced by grief.  ā€œDavidā€¦ā€  Tears burned my throat.  ā€œWhy, Lyall?  Why?ā€

ā€œOh Celestiaā€¦ā€  My sister sighed.  ā€œIt wasnā€™t to hurt you, I promise.  I had my reasons.  We have a lot to talk about, a lot to discuss.  But first, thereā€™s something I want to show you.  Will you come with me?  Give me a chance to explain?ā€

I hesitated, but there was something about Lyall, something different than I was used to.  So finally, I nodded.  She stood up.  ā€œFollow me, then.ā€  My vision had been steadily improving so this time, when I went to get up, it was easier.


We were in her home, the one she had summoned me toā€¦ well, for me it was a life-time ago.  I walked through the halls, so many questions running through my mind.  I didnā€™t even notice that I had stopped following her and was just heading outside, towardā€¦ something.  I stepped out of the doors, onto the little patio and just stopped dead, unable to believe my eyes.


I could only stare.  It was a heartbeat, it was an eternity.  It was hard to say.  ā€œDavid,ā€ I whispered, barely able to make a sound.


He turned to face me and we could only stare at one another.


Then I was there, in his arms, my own wrapped around him.


I took one step back and could only stare into his eyes.  ā€œIā€™m not dreaming, am I?ā€


He laughed.  The sound made my heart soar to hear it again, after what seemed like so long.  I frowned.  ā€œHow?  How are you here?ā€

Before he could answer, the door opened and my sister emerged.  ā€œIā€™ll explain everything,ā€ she said.  ā€œBut I thought youā€™d want your reunion first.ā€


I didnā€™t know what to say.  Things were so confused.  And yetā€¦ I couldnā€™t bring myself to care at that moment.  I was in Davidā€™s arms once again.  Yet my sister Lyall wasnā€™t done yet.  ā€œOh!  I almost forgot, before we get down to business.  There are others who were waiting for you to get up.ā€

As I stood there with David, our hands clasped together, neither of us wanting to break the contact, I got another shock.  The familiar bark had my goggling.  Davidā€™s words, not my own.  ā€œDiego!?   Butā€¦ā€


My sisterā€™s creation gave me a canine grin and then he spoke.  ā€œHello again, mistress.ā€  He bowed down.  Lyall grinned.  ā€œAnd heā€™s not the only one.  His own brood is here.ā€

Even as I leaned down to hug Diego, two more canines came running out.  ā€œDarcy!  And Gabe!ā€


Diego nuzzled his big head against my hand.  ā€œYes mistress.  Gage and Glenna as well.  Theyā€™ll be with us later though.  They are currently going through the debriefing.ā€

My sister nodded briskly.  ā€œYes, which it is time to debrief you.  Follow me and I will answer all your questions.  It is time you knew just what is going on.ā€

I had no choice but to follow, David following me, my hand still in his.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- A Quick Note and *TWO* New Updates 5/31/2014
Ā« Reply #74 on: May 31, 2014, 12:11:44 AM Ā»
Chapter 19: Celebration x3

Today, we celebrated Snowflake Day.  My brother and his family came early.  It was good to see Falkor.  I canā€™t believe how big his kids have gotten.  Rickieā€™s a teenager already and little Katherine is a child.  My brother-in-law called and told us heā€™d be late, and he told us not to wait for him.  So my wife called us all to open presents.


We gathered around the gift pile, laughing and joking.  It was the first time he had gotten to meet Jeff.  There had been a lot of good-natured ribbing, as well as some speculation disguised as such as well.  I have to say, he took it pretty well and gave as good as he got, for the most part.


We were most of the way through when my brother-in-law finally showed up.


All-in-all, it was a day filled with food, fun, and family.  It seems a little odd to me at times as my watch my family; my wife as she laughs with her brother, a brother she only recently has begun speaking to again; my daughter as she ruffles her little cousin, Katherineā€™s hair and then is swept into a hug and kiss by her boyfriend.  I can only smile as I look out the window, thinking of my parents.  Theyā€™d be proud, I think, proud of where the family was heading.  Iā€™d like to think theyā€™d be proud of me, as well.  Though, come to think of it, if they were watching, theyā€™d probably have something to say to me about a couple of thingsā€¦ but well, shouldnā€™t bring that up now anyway.



Faye waited while everyone else was occupied before she pulled Jeffrey aside.


ā€œHowā€™s Draco?ā€ she asked without preamble.

Jeff looked guilty and more than a little harassed.  ā€œHeā€™s healing.  Heā€™s lucky.  By the Watcher, I hate this secrecy!  Iā€™m lying to the woman I love about her father.  Iā€™m lying to her motherā€¦ This has to stop.  That was the last time, right?ā€

ā€œAccording to the brass, yes,ā€ Faye answered.  She didnā€™t look any happier.  ā€œLook, Iā€™m not any happier about this.  Heā€™s my partner, my friend, and my husbandā€™s brother.  That last assignment was rough.  He survived it, though, thanks to you and the medical team.ā€

ā€œIt wasnā€™t as serious as it could have been and he heals quickly.  Must be a family trait,ā€ Jeff huffed out.  ā€œStill, I donā€™t like this.  How Sophia didnā€™t find out, I have no idea.  And I know for a fact that Dracoā€™s been very careful around Aurora.  Luckily, she canā€™t read me like she can most others.  I can guarantee, though, that if she finds outā€¦ thereā€™s going to be a comeuppance.ā€

ā€œDonā€™t I know it.  Weā€™ll get through it.  Weā€™re family.ā€

Jeff sighed.  ā€œYeahā€¦ā€

Faye laughed.  ā€œSo?  Have you yet?ā€

ā€œNo, not yet.  Soon, though.  I wanted to wait until the holidays are over.  Then I will.ā€ 

Faye punched his arm lightly.  ā€œGood luck.ā€



Somethingā€™s up in this house.  I know it.  I can feel it.  I just donā€™t know what it is.  Thereā€™s something in the air.  It swirls around everyone.  It started a few days after Jeff moved in with us.  And I think it has to do with the two days Dad was gone.  It was something to do with work.  A big case, he had said.  Since he came back, Jeff has been tense and Dadā€™s been acting a bitā€¦ shifty.  I sit here, drinking a cup of coffee, waiting for Dad to get up.


I waited and when I heard this footsteps on the stairs, I stood up.  He froze in the archway when he saw me.  ā€œUh, hey, baby girl.ā€  If I didnā€™t know him, I might not have seen that instance of trepidation before it was covered up by what I always saw in his eyes: the love, the pride.

ā€œDad, we need to talk.ā€

He could have evaded, could have tried to pretend he didnā€™t know.  But thatā€™s not my dadā€™s way.  At least, it hadnā€™t been.  He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.  ā€œYeah, I suppose we do.ā€  He joined me at the island and grabbed a mug from the tray Iā€™d prepared.  There was silence between us for a long time.  Then he looked at me.  ā€œI never really figured Iā€™d be able to keep it a secret for long.  I just wanted some time.  Time to show you guys I was fine.ā€

ā€œHow badly were you hurt?ā€ I asked him.  ā€œAnd donā€™t lie to me, dad.ā€  I was trying to keep my voice calm, level, though it was hard.  In a lot of ways, I understood why he felt the need to keep it quiet.  We were a close-knit, tight family, but we were also a littleā€¦ protective.  And none more so than my father.

ā€œBad enough, though it was never life-threatening.ā€  He sighed.  ā€œā€™Roraā€¦ I made an oath when I joined the force, to serve and protect.  Itā€™s dangerous work, you guys have always known that.ā€

ā€œYes, yes we do.  But that doesnā€™t give you the right to lie to us, to not tell us when youā€™ve been hurt!ā€

ā€œI know, I know.ā€  My dad looked miserable.  ā€œI justā€¦ I didnā€™t want to worry anyone.ā€

ā€œDoes mom know?ā€

ā€œYes.  I told her last night.  Sheā€™s not real happy with me.ā€

ā€œNo, I imagine not.  What happened?ā€

ā€œI canā€™t give details,ā€ he said immediately, ā€œbutā€¦ well, Faye and I have been tracking this smuggling ring for a while now.  We finally tracked them to their latest hole.  We raided it; we went in.  There was resistance.  They had weapons.  I took a ricochet in the side.  Didnā€™t hit anything vital.  I was in and out, patched up quick.ā€

ā€œI assume you swore Jeff to secrecy?ā€ I asked on a whim, some of that feeling in the air suddenly making more sense.

ā€œYes.  Doctor/client confidentiality.  Please, Rora, donā€™t blame him.  Heā€™s been miserable keeping it from you.ā€

I could only sigh.  ā€œYes, Iā€™m aware.  I canā€™t read him like I can read most, but that doesnā€™t mean I canā€™t tell when heā€™s miserable.ā€

ā€œHow mad at me are you?ā€

ā€œOh, itā€™s up there on the scale, butā€¦ I understand, a little why you felt the need to keep it secret.  Justā€¦ dad, donā€™t do it again.  Weā€™re a family, right?  We stick together.ā€

ā€œMaybe thatā€™s what I was afraid of,ā€ I heard him mutter to himself.  It brought out the first smile I had had in a few days.

ā€œYeah, I suppose I understand that too.ā€  The mad Iā€™d been working on and keeping a tight lid on evaporated.  Oh, I imagine itā€™ll come back every now and again.  But I did understand why he kept it quiet.  Dad got up and so did I. 

ā€œForgive me?ā€ he asked, looking sheepish.

ā€œOf course.ā€  He pulled me into a hug.  ā€œLove you dad.ā€

ā€œAnd I love you too, my little Northern Light.ā€




ā€œWell, things are appearing to be back to normal,ā€ I told my daughterā€™s boyfriend.  ā€œSophiaā€™s finally talking to me again.  Was Aurora tough on you?ā€

ā€œActually,ā€ Jeff murmured as he stared at the chess board, ā€œnot really.  She was upset, but seemed more resigned.  Lookā€¦ please just donā€™t ask me to do something like that again.  I canā€™t do it.ā€

ā€œI promise, I wonā€™t.  Iā€™m sorry to have pulled you into it to begin with.  It was mostly luck, bad luck, that you were in the ER when they brought me in to begin with.ā€

We were playing chess.  It was a habit weā€™d gotten into since heā€™d moved in.  He was good, I have to admit, though not as good as I am, not yet.


ā€œSo, remember what we talked about the other day?  Have you asked her yet?ā€


ā€œNo.  Iā€™ve been putting off.  The Simflu has hit her hard.  Her stomach is finally settled down.  Found her in the bathroom again yesterday, praying to the porcelain Watcher.ā€


ā€œOnce sheā€™s feeling better, Iā€™ll ask her.ā€

ā€œNervous?ā€

ā€œTerrified!ā€ he admitted with a laugh.  ā€œBut I guess that goes with the territory, right?ā€

ā€œOh, most definitely.ā€



I sat in the chair in our little library, reading the book.


I felt a little bit like a thief, but I needed the excuse for quiet, to think.  I thought the Simflu just wouldnā€™t leave me alone.  Iā€™d been sick for several days on and off.  Jeff had had it for just a day.  We tried to make sure we didnā€™t give it to anyone else.  But I just wouldnā€™t get betterā€¦ or at least, thatā€™s what I had thought.  But there had been something else, a niggling thought in the back of my head.  But eventually, I couldnā€™t ignore it anymore.  I was pregnant.


I hadnā€™t told anyone yet, wasnā€™t sure how to, honestly.  Maybe we were all still being careful after finding out about Dadā€™s little incident.  What would Jeff think?  We hadnā€™t really talked about kids, not yet.  I was nervous.  Exceedingly nervous.  About telling him, about telling my parentsā€¦

As I fretted, the book forgotten, Jeff walked in.

ā€œHeya, babe.ā€  He swallowed.  I noticed he looked a little pale, a little uncertain.  It made my stomach drop.  We hadnā€™t really talked a lot the last few days, after the discussion about what had happened with my dad.  Was Jeff having second thoughts?  Oh Watcher...


ā€œLook, let me apologize again,ā€ he began.  I stood up and put two fingers to his lips.

ā€œDonā€™t.  Really, itā€™s ok.  I told you I understood.  Jeff, are you ok?  Whatā€™s wrong?ā€

He swallowed.  ā€œAurora, thereā€™s something I want to say, ok?ā€

I held my breath, trembling, afraid of what I was about to hear.  I wanted to be illā€¦

Jeff took a deep breath.  ā€œAurora, no one has ever made me feel like you do.  I wasnā€™t ever really looking for the One.  Wasnā€™t sure there was such a thing.  Until that day I met you.  It was like a sucker punch to the face.  Youā€™re gorgeous, thereā€™s no doubt of that.  But there was something more, right from the get go.  And the more I got to know you, the more I discovered.ā€  He got down on one knee, pulling something from his pocket.  I couldnā€™t breathe.  ā€œAurora Breton Wyvern, I want to spend the rest of our lives together.  Please, will you marry me?ā€


My breath left me in a rushā€¦ and maybe a sob with it.  What can I say?  Hormones.  Plusā€¦ well, I was so happy, I was crying.  I threw my arms around his neck, burrowing my head against his shoulder.


ā€œIs that a yes?ā€ he asked tentatively.

ā€œYes!ā€ I was finally able to choke out.  Then I froze again.  ā€œUmā€¦ I have something to tell you.  Jeffā€¦ Iā€™m pregnant.ā€  His eyes widened and he looked a bit like a fish out of water for a moment.


Then he picked me up and whirled me around before crushing his lips to mine.




Today has been quite a day.  I suppose I deserve it a bit, after all, I kept quite a secret from my family.  Then again, Iā€™m not unhappy about it.  Just all a bit sudden.  Actually, itā€™s not, I guess, when I really think about it.  I mean, I knew Jeff had intended to ask Aurora to marry him.  Heā€™d come to me first.  The second part, thoughā€¦ that was a bit of a shock, I have to say.  Aurora went to her mother first, to tell her both bits of news.  I think she was a bit shocked herself.


Then, apparently it was my turn. 


I still canā€™t quite wrap my head around it.  Not only is my little girl going to be getting marriedā€¦ but Iā€™m going to be a grandfather soonā€¦  A grandfather!  Iā€™m too young to be a grandfather!  Then againā€¦ I suppose my parents were too.  Hmā€¦  I get it, you guys.  I get it.  Well then.

Jeff has been diligently reading a ton of pregnancy books.  I think he might be more nervous than I was.  Ok, maybe not MORE, but certainly heā€™s up there.


Weā€™re all very excited.  My daughter is constantly being accosted so people can feel her tummyā€¦ yes, including by me.



Her mother and I are excited.  We both tried to deny it at first, I think.  Not because we donā€™t want grandchildren, but just because we hadnā€™t thought about it yet, I suppose.  Still.  Neither one of us can wait now that itā€™s going to happen.  ā€œYou ready?ā€ she asked me as we looked up at the stars.


ā€œReady as Iā€™ll ever be,ā€ I told her with a laugh.  ā€œYou?ā€

She grinned.  ā€œI think itā€™ll be nice, get to spoil the grandkids while weā€™re both still young, huh?ā€

ā€œI thought you were only as old as you feel?ā€ my daughter asked with a snicker.  She was leaning against her future husband.  All four of us had gone outside to look up at the beautiful night sky.


Amidst all the craziness that is our family, there have been a few other events, involving our loyal canine companions.  First, young Ares and Apollo have become adults.


And their father, Hercules, is now an elder.  Seems just yesterday that he was a little ball of fluff, following us around.  And now heā€™s all gray.  Time moves much too quickly the older one gets, Iā€™ve found.


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