The Timeless Short Dynasty - Chapter 6.11, Part 2 - They Had Other Plans

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Hello and welcome back! I’m not dead! I have just been burnt out on the sims and with the Sims 3 community declining over the years, I wasn’t sure if I had many readers left… but this challenge is still fun to write, so I’m here for the long haul.

Just a heads up, I played ahead again and I am currently updating the family tree. Some of it is not fully updated to the point I am at in game to avoid massive spoilers. All I have to say is... I’m really excited for what is to come and I hope you guys are too.



You know how you think something is a great idea and then you look back at it and realize it was a horrible idea after all?
That’s how this was. I had decided that Helios, the very sane, hot-headed sim that totally did not constantly start fights, should have a child via alien abduction. I gathered up all the meteors the Timeless family could find and placed them around the telescope as I had Helios stargaze day in and day out.
Thankfully, the game that is usually so eager to have aliens abduct my sims, did not in this instance.
Helios: “Hey! I would have made a wonderful father!”
Maybe, but it would have also provided me with one heck of a headache.



Speaking of parenthood in general, Melissa did the pregnancy twirl and is officially pregnant! Woo!
Melissa: “Yeah, yeah. Everyone already knew.”
Still, it’s a big deal.
Melissa: “I’m aware. Now, leave me alone so I can make street art.”
Fine.



Ares had reached level ten in the alchemy career path, gaining me another shiny, shiny point.
Ares: “Is that all you care about, Watcher?”
Yes... wait, no. Wait, yes?
Ares: “Ugh. Make up your mind.”
One of these days.



Even though Ares was now officially recognized by Sunset Valley as an Alchemy Artisan, he still had the misfortune of occasionally turning into a frog.
Ares: “Well, this sucks. Time to cure it with true love’s kiss.”
And where are you going to find that?
Ares: “With Melissa.”
Lol, good luck with that.



Ares: “Melissa, babe—“
Melissa: “Don’t call me that.”
Ares: “Melissa, darling—“
Melissa: “No.”
Ares: “Melissa, uh, love?”
Melissa: “Absolutely not. Now, what do you want?”
Ares: “Kiss me so I can transform back into a human.”
Melissa: “I thought you looked a little bit strange, but no, I’m not kissing you.”
Ares: “Wait, why not?”
Melissa: “You look like a TOAD.”
Ares: “I don’t look like a toad, I AM A TOAD. Anyway, please? I won’t bother you for the next two days if you do this.”
Melissa: “Ugh, fine. You’re 100% sure this will work though, right?”
Ares: “Right.”



One failed kiss later and a glitched game, it was clear it wasn’t going to work.
Melissa: “You’re telling ME, that I kissed you, as a toad, for no reason?”
Ares: “Well, true love’s kiss was supposed to cure me! Maybe if you loved me, then we wouldn’t be in this position!”
Melissa: “I don’t love you! That’s the whole point of this arrangement! The last person you loved, you turned to gold!”



Ares: “Alright, alright. I’m sorry, you’re right.”
Melissa: “Now I feel bad.”
Ares: “Wait, really?”
Melissa: “No.”



Ares: “Well, I appreciated the thought.”
Melissa: “Thanks... I guess.”



That was awfully nice of you, Ares.
Ares: “I know. I’m a nice guy. Also, I had a cure potion in my back pocket this entire time.”
Melissa: “You little—“
Ares: “Too late!”
Melissa: “Ugh, I hate you!”
Ares: “Thanks, but I thrive on attention; doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad.”



Meanwhile, I ended up letting Electra out of the house in a desperate attempt to see if she would die to let her work on maxing her charisma skill.
Electra: “I see... what you did there.”
What? Me? I’m innocent! Just throw some friendship potions around and make friends!
Electra: “Fine.”



When Electra was done befriending as many people as possible at the park, she played the bass menacingly.



Back at the house, Ares finished learning all the alchemy recipes. Supermaxing the alchemy skill is incredibly easy compared to supermaxing other skills and I definitely recommend doing it at least once. It’s a lot of fun.



Also, here’s a picture of pregnant Melissa just staring off into space. Whatever makes her happy, I guess.
Melissa: “My feet hurt and I am constantly hungry. Go away!”
Alright, I’m leaving, I’m leaving.



Midas accidentally climbed high enough on the nerd’s social ladder that he gained another trait. He now has green thumb to add to brave, absent-minded, insane, commitment issues, and clumsy, in case anyone forgot his wonderful traits.



I also ended up having him bring back a certain someone temporarily so that Ares could break off their relationship properly.
Midas: “Just say you had me bind Ping to the overworld again. You’re confusing the readers.”
I’m trying to leave an air of mystery—
Midas: “Well, you only had me do this because the game was still showing that Ares was married to Ping, and you were worried it might cause problems in the future. Be honest about it, at the very least.”
That’s awfully logical of you, Midas.
Midas: “I am super-duper logical all of the time, Watcher. It’s just that you refuse to listen.”
Uh-huh.





The first thing Ares did when he jogged out to see his recently deceased wife was roll a wish to kiss her. She was surprisingly okay with this.
Ping: “Again, I had a good life, and I did love Ares even if he didn’t love me.”
Oh, ouch. My heart. Now I feel bad.



Ares: “I’m sorry Ping, I think the only person I really love is myself. If it makes you feel better, it wasn’t you, it was me.”
Ping: “I may have a positive attitude about this whole being dead thing, but the person who should be a gold statue is me, not you. I loved you, but I hope Melissa wasn’t as clueless as I was.”



Ares: “Well, that’s just rude.”
Ping: “Grim says I can come back to the underworld once you break up with me officially. Please do so.”
Ares: “I... okay.”
Ping: “Watcher, is that good enough?”
Yep, that works for me. Sorry again about the whole gold statue thing.
Ping: “I know, I know.”



Ping: “Well, goodbye, Ares.”
Ares: “Wait... wow. I can’t believe she was so mean to me!”
Really? You kinda, you know, caused her death.
Ares: “Okay, fine. I’ll give you that.”



Now that things were settled with Ping, it was time to properly prepare for generation seven. I had Midas collect a bunch of Sunset Valley’s townies’ graves in order to finally put his science skill to good use.



So, I saw this wonderful idea from @hazelnut 's Carr Immortal Dynasty where townies’ DNA is collected and then cloned to create a spouse for the next generation. It’s a great way of keeping original genetics in the family line AND keeping an eye on the next generation’s spouse in question. For a short dynasty, this opens a whole new world of possibilities! It’s why I had Midas work on the science skill so much.
While the Timeless family will be moving, I wanted Midas to get some of Sunset Valley’s original townie’s DNA just in case. It’s always a good idea to have backups.
Midas: “Yeah... keep that in mind.”
What’s that supposed to mean?
Midas: “Potatoes.”



Speaking of generation seven, Melissa went into labor shortly after Midas started collecting DNA.
Melissa: “UGH, I HATE THIS!”
I have never met anyone who has enjoyed childbirth.
Melissa: “SHUSH!”



Hermes Timeless was born with the traits hates the outdoors and neurotic. His favorites are turquoise, Chinese music, and vegetarian lobster Thermidor. He’s not the heir, but he does have purple hair, which is a plus.



His twin, Venus Timeless, joined him shortly. Her traits are hates the outdoors and couch potato. Her favorites are spiceberry, classical music, and key lime pie. She also does not qualify to be heir(ess) and so Melissa and Ares will have to have more children.
Melissa: “ARE YOU KIDDING—“
That’s it for this chapter, everyone! I hope you enjoyed it. I am still working on editing all the past title/trait pictures as I mentioned before, just slowly but surely. Have a great day and I’ll see you guys in the next chapter.

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Hello again, and it is finally time!



The Timeless family is FINALLY moving!
Electra: “Yay.”
In case anyone has forgotten, the reason why I am moving the Timeless family is because Sunset Valley has bugged out so badly that some of my sims have stopped dying completely. One of these sims includes Electra, who was supposed to die a long, long, long time ago.
Electra: "Hey!"
It's true!



Not wanting anyone else to steal the thunder, Tiffany and Kronos decide to get divorced right before the Timeless family is set to move.



They even managed to declare each other enemies. Good job, I guess. I knew these two would not last, but I was really, really hoping they would. Sadly, it was not meant to be.



Now, when I say that I was going to move the Timeless family, I meant everyone.



EVERYONE.
Was this a smart decision? No.
Was this a decision I ended up regretting? Oh absolutely.

Now, you might be wondering: Where did the Timeless family end up?
*Takes a deep breath.*

Dragon Valley... aka the place I said they would never go to because that’s where Spydon and Aries originated from. Welllllll, Dragon Valley is the best town for the Timeless family at this point in the dynasty because it’s the town that runs the best on my computer. Not only that, but I have had the most luck with long-term saves in Dragon Valley, and every time I move the Timeless family, I feel horrible about doing so and want to stop that. In order for that to happen, I need to give my game the best chance I can, and Dragon Valley just happens to be that.
It’s also one of my favorite towns.
I hope you guys are all okay with it. I have played a head and while I have succeeded in avoiding all of Spydon and Aries’ relatives to my knowledge, even if I haven’t... Ares’ children and Spydon/Aries are separated by six generations. The family line is very convoluted at this point. Some of the Timeless family members, because of Story Progression, have started getting with one another even with the family tree intact... it’s weird y’all, but it’s the sims.
Anyway, no sweet home Alabama here... at least, that’s the goal. Now I have to resist the urge to name this chapter “Sweet Home Dragon Valley.” Whoops.
(I failed).



Anyhow, all the Timeless family’s indirect descendants moved out pretty quickly, but there were a lot of them. For example, Dione and Shark’s granddaughter, who was an Alto-Landgraab. I’m not sure how those two rivalry families ended up blending together, but through the magic of Story Progression, they did. Huh.



After all the indirect descendants left, the house was upgraded. I redid the landscaping to fit in better with Dragon Valley’s plants and then stared at the house a while and realized the golden statues were never going to stop being weird.



I also worked on the greenhouse/gardening area and the gnomes quickly descended upon it. The Timeless family has so many gnomes now, but I don’t have it in my heart to get rid of them.



The greenhouse has been slightly neglected, as I have been forcing Midas to do other things, but the number of plants in it has been cut down to a more manageable number.





The first and second floor of the house look surprisingly empty for a save file that is always complaining when having to go into build mode. It’s the museum that causes so many problems, but it’s too aesthetically pleasing for me to get rid of. Sadly, I did not grab a picture of it at this point, but it still exists. Do not be concerned!



I also transferred the wonderful family graveyard @Nevermore created to Dragon Valley! I don’t think I made any changes to it at this point, but I’m not sure.



Here is just a random picture of Melissa because she’s gorgeous. You guys are welcome.



Now that the Timeless family was established in Dragon Valley, it was time for Ares and Melissa to focus on creating the next heir. Thankfully, that wasn’t too hard for them and chimes were heard the first time they tried for baby.
Melissa: “Aww. Darn it.”
What was that?
Melissa: “NOTHING.”



Remember how Midas was collecting townie DNA in Sunset Valley? Well, I thought it would be a great idea to get DNA from Dragon Valley’s original townies, too. While Story Progression will make sure that Dragon Valley’s unique genetics exist for generations to come, it would still be nice to make sure they are incorporated into the main family line.
Quinn Flanagan was, unfortunately, the first victim. One friendship potion later, and he was best friends with Midas.



Midas: “Hey, I’m taking your DNA because you don’t have the neurotic trait.”
Quinn: “Uh—“
Midas: “Thanks!”



Quinn: “No problem. You know, I have always considered myself a bit of a genius, so preserving my DNA is for the good of sim—“
Midas: “Pineapples.”
Quinn: “Pineapples?”
Midas: “Pineapples.”
Quinn: “Ohhhhh, you’re from one of those dynasty families. Well, there are other townies around here, so you might want to get DNA from them as soon as you can. They won’t be as amazing as me, of course, and rumor has it—“
Midas: “Thanks, bye!”



Sophie Dwyer was Midas next target, the victim of yet another friendship potion. He didn’t even bother conversing with her before he took her DNA and was on his merry way. Poor Sophie.



Midas: “I’m tired of doing this.”
Why?
Midas: “Because I could be doing more productive things, like vaguely hinting at future events to come instead of getting DNA you won’t even be able to use.”
What do you mean I won’t be able to use it?
Midas: “Oh, you’ll use it, you just won’t be able to use it.”
What?



Midas: “Take this pink lady, for example. You’ll use her DNA, but you won’t be able to use it.”
I will use Chloe O’Reilly’s DNA, but I won’t? What??
Midas: “Exactly.”
Well, that’s just confusing.
Midas: “No, it makes perfect sense. You just don’t understand it yet.”
Okay, we are going in circles. I’m moving on.
Midas: “No, we are going in squares, but okay.”



Back at the house, even though I had given up on Helios having a child via alien abduction, he hadn’t.
Helios: “Hey, it could still happen!”
No, no, no, and no.
Helios: “I could finally have the evil child I was always meant to have to usurp Ares’ lineage and establish my own!”
Wait, you’re evil? I forgot. You almost seem… normal compared to your brothers.
Helios: “Darn it!”



Speaking of Ares and his lineage—well, technically Spydon’s lineage—he wasn’t the greatest at fatherhood.
Ares: “What do I do with it?”
Your daughter? You feed her.
Ares: “Okay. What do I do after I feed her?”
I don’t know. Spend time with her.
Ares: “But she isn’t responding to me. She just keeps cooing.”
Uh, she’s a baby?
Ares: “No excuses. How am I supposed to know she’s listening to me when I talk about my beautiful self if she isn't responding?”
Alright, I’m leaving. You guys are making me do that a lot in this chapter.



Hey Melissa, you should go check up on Venus.
Melissa: “Why?”
She’s with Ares.
Melissa: “Oh. Ugh. What’s the problem?”
She’s with Ares.
Melissa: “And?”
I thought that was pretty self-explanatory—
Melissa: “She’s fine. Probably. I need to finish working on my murals before I do the pregnancy twirl again. Now shoo.”
Fine.



The Grim Reaper decided to visit the Timeless household and came for Nike. RIP Nike. She was a great cat, and I wish she had been given more screen time, but everyone is insane in this family.



Speaking of which, Melissa finally did the pregnancy swirl, meaning another insane Timeless family member will be joining the household soon. Hopefully, the heir or heiress.
Melissa: “It better be.”
That’s all, folks! I hope you guys enjoyed it and are having a great day. Happy Halloween!

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Welcome back!



Another day, another insane Timeless family member. Helios still wants a child and is often found sadly looking at the twins.
Thanks for hurting my heart, Helios.
Helios: “GIVE ME A CHILD, DARN IT.”
No!
Helios: “Why not?”
The household is full enough as it is!
Helios: “Excuses, excuses! Just admit you don’t like me as much as Ares!”
Ares is the heir and has to have a child—
Helios: “EXCUSES!”



Anyway, it was that time in the short dynasty where an insane amount of birthdays happen. Specifically, Midas, Ares, and Helios were aging up.
Midas was going to be an elder.
Midas: “Say what now?”
You’re going to be an elder. The same age as Electra. Who is still alive.
Midas: “I can’t go grey! The blue brings out the blue in my eyes!”
Your eyes aren’t blue—
Midas: “Not to you!"



Fine, you’re old, but your hair is still blue. Happy?



Midas: “No, it’s the wrong blue! It’s blue-blue, not blue!”
Eh, I tried. You can live with it.
Midas: “Hmppppppppppppphhhhhh!”



Ares was next.
Ares: “Hey, it’s my birthday!”
It is.
Ares: “A day all about me!”
Well..."
Ares: “It’s great!”



Ares: “Wait, I’m going to be middle-aged. I’ll have wrinkles!”
It won’t be so bad. At least you won’t be an elder.
Ares: “I’ll have wrinkles, Watcher! WRINKLES!”
Too late now.
Ares: “Noooo!!”



Ares: “Eh, could have been worse.”
Told you!
Now, my notes don’t say if Ares had a midlife crisis or not, so I’m going to guess that he didn’t. If he did, I imagine he would have caused shenanigans.



Finally, it was Helios’s birthday.
Helios: “Darn right. It’s about time I had my place in the spotlight!”
You were the first person mentioned this chapter. You have already had your spotlight.



Helios: “It’s not enough... oh no, the sparkles are attacking me!”
You are fine—
Helios: “I am being ATTACKED! Attacked, Watcher! Attacked!”



Helios: “Okay, this isn’t that bad.”
See? You are fine? Wait? Did you even age up? You have no wrinkles! None!
Helios: “I sure did. I’m having a midlife crisis and everything.”
Okay, that’s fine. I’m sure I can fulfill some of the wishes—
Helios: “I want out of this house. Right now.”
Right now?
Helios: “Right. Now. I need to move out.”
Why?
Helios: “I have a better chance of having a kid out here than I do here.”
You’ll be at the mercy of Story Progression—



Helios: “Already making the phone call to leave. Bye. Time to establish my own evil lineage.”
I get a feeling you won’t like Story Progression’s plans for you.
Helios: “Too late. Goodbye, everyone! I’ll remember you in therapy!”
And on that note, the household had one less person. It was sad, actually. Looking back, I wish I had tried to make his life happier, but he rolled the wish to move out the moment he aged up to be an adult. I decided to respect it and let him go.



Also, Electra is still alive because she WON’T DIE.
Electra: “Not yet.”
It’s been years in real life time at this point in my save file, Electra. YEARS.
Electra: “I’m not... leaving yet.”
Ugh!



While I was trying to convince Electra to die, Melissa was going through some pregnancy... weirdness.
Uhhhh... what’s going on with your stomach there, Melissa?
Melissa: “Oh? The fact that it looks like I have been sliced in half? That’s just normal pregnancy things.”
You know, I have never been pregnant, but that doesn’t seem right...
Melissa: “It is. Stop questioning it.”



With Midas getting older and Electra refusing to die, I decided to have Midas plant a special seed. He rolled a wish for it, and Helios had just abandoned the household, so I was bored and sad... I really don’t have any good excuses.
Midas: “Personally, I think I’ll make a great father if I live long enough.”
Well, that’s just depressing.
Midas: “Mpmph. Also, let the readers know that it’s a forbidden seed, not a special seed. You’ll confuse them otherwise.”
Yeah, yeah. It’s fine.



Just talk to your future plant child.
Midas: “Hey! SPOILERS!”
What? It’s obvious!
Midas: “Do you not know what spoilers are, Watcher? Rude!”
Okay, I’m leaving.



Ares was—wait, why aren’t you skilling, Ares?
Ares: “Because I deserve a treat?”
Do you though? Do you?
Ares: “Yes. I’m me.”
That doesn’t mean you deserve a treat.
Ares: “Yes it does.”
No, it doesn’t.
Ares: “Yes it does.”
You are all giving me a headache this chapter.



It turns out this chapter has even MORE birthdays because, again, Short Dynasty. It was time for the twins’ birthdays. Hermes aged up with the wonderful purple hair. He doesn’t have Spydon’s eyes, but he does have his hair. I can’t believe it has lasted seven generations.



Venus was next and is as cute as a button. I think she takes mostly after her mother and I adore her.



So something I like to do is compare the heir’s kids with the heir by having them side by side to see how much they took after said heir, but well... Ares is horrible with children.
Ares: “No I’m not. I just don’t know why I have to hold him. He’s not even complimenting me.”
He doesn’t even know how to speak yet.
Ares: “Excuses!”



Thankfully, Electra came over and gave her son the death glare and he suddenly found it within his frigid heart to act more fatherly.
Ares: “Hey—“
Midas: “Watcher, stop quoting Bridgerton.”
Hey, it’s not my fault it’s on the background while I’m writing this. I’m trying my best here!
Anyway, I think that Hermes takes after his father more than his mother, but he is still a good mix of them. I think he has Sam’s eyes, which I love.



Here is a picture of Ares holding Venus too, who definitely takes mostly after her mother, like I thought. She does have the same eye color as Hermes though.



Midas’ mysterious plant continued to grow more as the days passed. I have never grown a Plantsim before, so seeing it start sprouting was wild.



Here is an adorable toddler picture as required, however, even the toddlers in this household must skill. It’s the law.
Venus: “Bah-bah, bah, bah.”
Exactly.



Now, it was FINALLY time for Melissa to give birth!
Melissa: “I’m DONE after this one. No more!”
That’s fair. Hopefully, it’s the heir."



Neptune Timeless was born with the hydrophobic and artistic traits. Heh. The irony is not lost on me. Thankfully, he is generation seven’s heir!
Melissa: “THANK—“
And that’s where I’ll leave you, everyone! Have a great day! Bye!

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Hi there!



Remember how I mentioned way back in 6.4 that I planned to use townie DNA to create a clone that would be the next generation’s spouse? If not, that’s okay, and surprise!
Midas: “What a convoluted way of telling them your plans.”
I’m trying my best here.
Midas: “Plans are the funniest jokes.”
I don’t have time for bickering.
Midas: “I’m not bickering. I’m cloning someone.”
I... nevermind.



Salacia O’Reilly was created with the flirty and good traits. I don’t understand why she has the flirty trait, but okay, EA. Her favorites are the color seafoam, kids music, and cobbler. Her favorite color is seafoam! She’s perfect for Neptune!
Midas: “Awwww, look at you completely misreading the situation.”
Nope, I’m right on this. For once, I have a plan that will not get sidetracked.
Midas: “HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!”



Anyhow, here is yet another reminder that Electra is not dead.
Electra: “They... don’t need that.”
Yes, they do.
Electra: ‘No, they don’t."
Yes, they do.
Melissa: “Watcher, go be annoying someone where else.”
The audacity!



Speaking of audacity, it was time for Melissa to age up. Especially for her comment.
Melissa: “Wait, let’s talk about this—“



Melissa: “Ugh, it could be worse.”
It could always be worse.
Melissa: “Now I have the urge to go get married.”
Sorry to hear that. Finish your lifetime wish first and we’ll talk.
Melissa: “Deal.”



Cool, now that you have reached the top of yet another social ladder, your final trait is schmoozer.
Melissa: “Wait, what were the first few?”
Uhhh, according to my notes, you first rolled loser and vehicle enthusiast.
Melissa: “You know what this means, right?”
That I completely rushed over my insane attempt to get your lifetime wish completed and confused the readers?
Melissa: “Yes, but...”



Melissa: “...I completed my lifetime wish!”
That’s true! Yes, woo! Why did I completely skim over my mad attempt at making you complete your lifetime wish?
Melissa: “Beats me.”
Yeah, me too.



Midas went out to the greenhouse to check on the plants, and the Forbidden Fruit Plant was ready! When he harvested it, Chryses Timeless was... born? He has the traits loves the outdoors and athletic. His favorites are lime, dark wave, and cookies.



Chryses is adorable, and I have no idea what to do with him.
Midas: “Me either.”
I probably should have let Helios have him.... oh well.



Remember how Hermes and Venus JUST aged up last chapter? Well, it was time for their birthdays again! I missed the picture of Hermes aging up, but he gained the disciplined trait to add to neurotic and hates the outdoors.



Luckily, I got a picture of Venus aging up.
Hermes: “It’s because she’s your favorite.”
Lies! I have no favorites.... usually.



Venus aged up with the artistic trait to add to hates the outdoors and couch potato. Okay, I lied. Any sim that gets the artistic trait in a short dynasty is bound to be one of my favorites.



I set her right to work on learning the painting skill.
Venus: “This is fun.”
Good, good. Let the hate—I mean love—through you.
Venus: “You’re a bit strange, Watcher.”
Ares: “She’s a lot more than that, kid.”



While his sister was learning the painting skill, Hermes was learning the logic skill.
Hermes: “Why do I have to deal with the fire hazard while Venus gets to paint? I could get singed or cause a house fire or—“
You have to learn a skill.
Hermes: “Can’t I learn one that isn’t deadly?”
Eventually. Not right now, though.
Hermes: “Aww man.”





Before I knew it, both Neptune and Salacia were toddlers! I think Neptune’s aging got messed up as he aged up on the same day as Salacia, but hey, I’ll allow it. If I had caught it in time, though, I would have fixed it. I don’t like breaking the rules.



Here is an adorable toddler picture as required.



These two quickly built up a friendship, babbling in whatever nonsense sims think. It’s Simlish, right? That sounds right.



Here is one of the few pictures I have of Neptune without Salacia in it. I tasked Midas with potty training duty since he is the only one who can’t potentially earn me points.
Midas: “You wound me... and my bundle of geese.”
Your what?
Midas: “My emergency bundle of geese.”
You know, I’m just not going to question that any further.
Midas: “You’re just jealous.”



Ares worked on maxing martial arts since I had forgotten about his athletics skill. Whoops. He also decided to change into his swimwear because he’s Ares.



Electra was invited to a pool party by one of her neighbors and because she doesn’t have much time left—hopefully—I let her go.
Electra: “Really... feeling the love.”
You’re welcome.



Wait, what are you doing?
Electra: “I’m dying.”
What?
Electra: “It’s time.”



Awww, Electra—
Electra: “Wait... I change... my mind.”
Darn it, Electra.
Grim Reaper: “It’s time for you to go, Electra Timeless. The rest of your family is waiting for you. Hera in particular wants to speak to you about how you managed to raise so many gold diggers. I mean, what did you do?”
Electra: “My secret... was—“
Grim Reaper: “Oh, we got to go. Tell me later, okay? Bye, Watcher.”
Darn it, Grim.



Here is Electra’s gravestone in the Timeless Graveyard. Wow, well, Electra lived a long, LONG time. Longer than I thought was possible in a short dynasty. She accomplished a lot during her life. Her generation was a lot of fun to play and honestly helped to define the rest of the dynasty. I know that I joked about her living too long, but I will miss her. Playing generation five was one of the things that helped me get through COVID, so I will be forever grateful for it.



Generation five’s section in the museum really helps to demonstrate how momentous it was. It was so much fun and I’ll miss it.
I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. The next one won’t be as depressing. I hope you are all having a lovely day. Bye!

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Hi again! So I’m on a roll with posting chapters for this challenge. Let’s see how long this will last, shall we?



Salacia is so adorable and I love her. She’s got so much personality, even though she’s just a toddler.



I updated the Timeless house a bit. I decided to extend the paneling on the three stories instead of having the brick be two stories on the tower, so that it looks a bit more put together. At least, that’s what my thought process was, anyway.



You know how time goes by so fast in a short dynasty? Yeah... well, it was time for Hermes and Venus to age up again.
Hermes: “You missed my aging up picture. Again.”
No, no. There are some sparkles in the picture, see? See?
Hermes: “Not enough for it to count.”
Yes, it does. At least, I think it does. Anyway, Hermes traits now are hates the outdoors, neurotic, disciplined, and angler. Woo! Angler is a good trait, actually!
Hermes: “How am I supposed to enjoy fishing if I hate going outside?”
Well.. you can really, really enjoy fishing podcasts.
Hermes: “You know what? That works for me.”
Great!



Venus aged up and  is gorgeous! She fits her namesake perfectly.
Venus: “Which is...?”
After the Roman goddess of Love and Beauty, Venus.
Venus: “Oh, hey. Nice.”
She was also the goddess of some other things, but listing them all is just a pain.



Venus’ new trait is mooch to add to hates the outdoors, couch potato, and artistic. Well, that is an entirely useless trait.
Venus: “Is it though?”
For the purposes of skilling, yes.
Venus: “But I will always have a collection of snacks.”
That is true.

She also rolled to have Visionary as her lifetime wish... I locked it in ASAP. It’s a lifetime wish that I’ll likely be able to have her be able to finish before generation six ends, which is wonderful.



While Venus’ was being productive and rolling a good lifetime wish, the first thing Hermes did as a teenager was get singed trying to make a potion on the chemistry table. He then staggered into the kitchen, still singed, to cook pancakes. Hermes... why?
Hermes: “I’m craving pancakes.”
No, no. Go take a shower and then get back to skilling.
Hermes: “My pancakes are now in the oven, Watcher.”
Darn it.
Well, after that, go shower and put the pancakes in the refrigerator.
Hermes: “We’ll see.”
You have your mother’s audacity.
Hermes: “I guess that’s a compliment coming from you?”
Actually, yes.



Hermes ignored my instructions and tried to run out of the house like a madman. I had Venus corner him before he could go any further and decided to use the opportunity to have her ask what his gender preference were:
Venus: “So... on a scale of one to ten, how attracted are you to women?”
Hermes: “Ten.”
Venus. “Okay, on a scale of one to ten, how attracted are you to men?”
Hermes: “Also a ten.”
Venus: “Cool. Me too on both.”
Hermes: “Nice.”



Yep, both Venus and Hermes are bisexual! This is great because it gives me more options to find them a significant other if they wish for one. Dragon Valley has become more diverse since I edited my NRAAS settings, which has been so nice. I felt bad for Morpheus when he wanted to find love, and it was a struggle.



Midas adjusted to fatherhood as expected... not well.
Midas: “I’m trying my best here.”
I know.
Midas: “I also have a rocking chair addiction and keep rolling wishes to hold Chryses while in a rocking chair.”
I know that too.
Midas: “Okay. Go away now. I got things to do, like stare at the wall and rock back and forth creepily.”
Fair enough?
Midas: “It is.”



Birthdays, birthdays, birthdays. They just keep happening... like Ares’ elder birthday, for example.
Ares: “What? I JUST became an adult!”
It’s a short dynasty. Get with the program, buddy. Also, you did nothing interesting during your adult years, so I didn’t get a lot of pictures of you during them.
Ares: “Are you saying that I have faded into mediocrity? That I no longer belong in the spotlight? How dare you say such a thing! It’s like you hate me!”
The truth hurts, buddy.
Ares: “Well, guess what? Since I’m going to die soon, I want to go on a date. With Melissa.”
You’re not going to die soon—wait, what?
Ares: “I want to go on a date with Melissa.”
And you think she will say yes?
Ares: “...probably not.”
Okay, you can try.



Ares: “Melissa.... we are both getting older—”
Melissa: “What do you want, Ares?”
Ares: “Willyougoonadatewithme?”
Melissa: “What?”
Ares: “Will you... go on a date with me?”
Melissa: “I’ll go on ONE date with you and if it goes badly, I am never talking to you again.”
Ares: “That’s fair.”
Melissa: “Keep in mind I’m only doing this because the Watcher locked in my wish to marry someone, and I want to get this over with so that there is no doubt in my mind that you are not the one for me.”
Ares: “Wow. You are so optimistic about this.”
Melissa: “We all know how your first relationship ended.”
Ares: “Ouch. Shots fired.”



Ares and Melissa were allowed to go on ONE date. Personally, I never planned to have them end up together as I believe that Melissa deserves better, but they both rolled similar wishes, so I left them for a couple of hours at a venue and let them decide their fates.
The first thing Melissa did was talk to another guy while Ares stared at his nails... or maybe he was finally acknowledging the ridiculous outfit I put him in. We’ll never know.



Ares interrupted Melissa’s conversation with the random man and made a silly face at her. Thankfully, she responded in return.



Then they tried to take a picture together and, well... Melissa accidentally elbowed Ares in the face.
Melissa: “This is going horribly, isn’t it?”
Ares: “Owwwww, well... at least it’s entertaining?”



Melissa: “Hahahaha, it IS entertaining.”
Ares: “Everything hurts, especially my beautiful, beautiful face. Owwwwwwww.”



Melissa: “Well.. this could have gone worse.”
Ares: “It could have gone worse. Now it’s just you, me, and that random guy you were talking to.”
Melissa: “Sounds like a perfect date.”



...And she genuinely thought so. So did Ares because they both rolled wishes to go on another date with each other once it ended. What weirdos. Well, if it makes them happy, I’m happy.



We return to our regular short dynasty shenanigans as it was time for more birthdays! Chryses aged up into a toddler, and was, unsurprisingly, very green.



Some things don’t change though as Midas still kept rolling wishes to hold Chryses while rocking in the rocking chair.
Midas: “I’m telling him all the secrets to life and where my secret creamsicle popsicle hoard is. It is my most prized position. He must guard it when I die.”
That’s a lot of pressure to put on a toddler.
Midas: “He is wise beyond his years. He understands.”
Okay...



Midas: “He is also my son and I love him—”
Awwww.
Midas: “—And the inheritor of my secret popsicle hoard.”
That’s still sweet... I guess.



Chryses wasn’t the only kid to age up: Neptune became a child before I knew it.
What’s... with the floaties, Neptune?
Neptune: “You never know when water will strike. I have to be prepared.”
I guess that makes sense?"
Neptune aged up with the computer whiz trait to add to artistic and hydrophobic. His traits are actually turning out to be pretty good.



Salacia wasn’t far behind Neptune.



She gained the friendly trait to add to flirty and good. She also gained a pair of floaties to help make Neptune feel better about his phobia.
Salacia: “It’s the least I can do. He’s my best friend. The floaties also match my outfit.”
Aww, that’s sweet of you.



The moment Salacia and Neptune age up, they were both sent off to skill. Salacia focused on her logic skill while Neptune focused on his painting skill.



They still found time to spend together, however, even if that was just napping in rocking chairs next to each other.

That’s the end of the chapter, everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend. Bye!

[mpart]

Welcome back! I started writing this chapter in the middle of November and then forgot about it during the chaos of life… and I finished it a little later than I wanted.
*Coughs, coughs*
Several months later. Anyways, let's jump right in!



I ended up letting these two dorks go on yet another date and well... Melissa decided to do the University school cheer while Ares argued with himself.
They did that for a couple of hours.
Ares: "Are you judging us?"
Yes.
Ares: "Well, well, well. If I wasn't too busy arguing with myself about a very important matter then I would be arguing with you."
That's it. That's your whole character summed up in one sentence.
Ares: "How dare you forget about my beautiful face."
Okay, I guess I was wrong. I forgot about your arrogance and vanity.
Ares: "Now you're just being rude."



After letting Melissa and Ares do their own shenanigans for a few hours, I directed them towards the bistro where they ate. They eventually broke free from the rabbit hole, and decided to flirt with each other nonstop. I took that as a sign that they wanted to take the next step in their relationship and had them go steady. Erebus and another Timeless family member were there to witness, probably wondering why someone would be stupid enough to get into a relationship with Ares willingly.
Ares: "Hey!"
Remember what happened to your first wife?
Ares: "That's—"
Melissa: "How dare you insult my judgement, Watcher. If I want to go steady with Ares, I'm going steady with Ares, and if you think for a second I am going to die before Ares, that is wrong. Are we clear, Watcher?"
Yes ma'am.
Ares: "Babe, that was hot and insulting at the same time."
Melissa: "Aww, you always know the right thing to say."
Ares: "I know. Now kiss me again."



The two of them finished up their date on happy terms and immediately rolled to go on ANOTHER date. Three dates in a short dynasty when they could be skilling? The audacity of these two.
Anyway, I allowed it because I miss Electra and Sam being adorable together. Melissa and Ares aren't them, but it's nice to have a happy couple in the household again.



After three dates though, I had decided that it was time for Ares to pop the question. The longer they drew this out, the less skilling they did.
Melissa: "You actually bought me a ring?"
Ares: "I mean, we are rich."
Melissa: "That better not be a gold ring."
Ares: "It isn't."



Melissa: "I accept then... even if the ring isn't showing up on my finger."
Ares: "Meh. We'll just say it's magic."
Melissa: "Wouldn't be the weirdest thing that's happened to us."
Ares: "No, it wouldn't."
Awww, adorable. Now, now, get back to SKILLING.



Back at the house, Melissa decided to break news of her engagement to Venus:
Melissa: "Hey, Venus, I'm marrying your dad."
Venus: "Willingly?"
Melissa: "Yes."
Venus: "Cool. If it makes you happy, I'm happy."
Melissa: "Thank you."



Story Progression gave me this lovely notification which set me on edge. Poor Kronos. I hope there is a little bit of time to visit him—



Okay, okay, I get it, Story Progression. Midas!
Midas: "What?"
Go talk to Kronos and convince him to move into the household again.
Midas: "You think he will want to because...?"
I just got two sad notifications in a row.
Midas: "Bah. If only Tiffany were there, then visiting him would actually be worth it."
Yeah, yeah. Just get going.



Midas went to Kronos' house in the dead of night and was let in by Kronos, if a bit begrudgingly. They reminisced about their younger days and talked about the shenanigans they had gotten up to. Things were going well. Really well!



Well, things were going well until Kronos started yelling at Midas:
Kronos: I know that you always loved her!"
Midas: "Who?"
Kronos: "Tiffany!"
Midas: "What? No. I just respected her."
Kronos: "What about all those times you wanted to flirt with her, huh? What about that?"
Midas: "I'm insane, and she causes chaos wherever she goes. She was just very entertaining. It didn't mean I loved her, Kronos."
Kronos: "I don't believe you!"
Midas: "That sounds like a you problem."



Midas then made this face and rolled a wish to harass Kronos with his cane which cracked me up so much that I paused my game.



Naturally, I obliged.
Midas: "Listen here, Kronos. The only people I love are me, my mother, my bundle of geese, my weird plant kid, my super secret hoard of secret things, my dad, my twin, and maybe a few other things that do not include Tiffany. Now, are you moving back in, or not?"
Kronos: "Absolutely not."
Midas: "Then I'm leaving."

So yeah... that's how things ended with Kronos. If Electra was still alive, I imagine she would have had a few words with him. Kronos decided to stay in his little house, unhappy, grumbling and whining. It was very in character for him.



Back at the house, Hermes and Ares were skilling like they should be.
Hermes: "Im going to max martial arts."
Before generation six ends?
Hermes: "Uh... fingers-crossed?"
I believe in you. Maybe.
Hermes: "Thanks?"
You're welcome.



Meanwhile, Melissa, Venus, and Neptune were working on their painting skills. Neptune and Venus were having the times of their lives.
Melissa: "No word about me, Watcher?"
Nah. You would probably rather be making out with Ares than painting.
Melissa: "Hmph. Whatever, Watcher."
I'm right, and you know it.
Melissa: "Yeah, yeah."



Chryses aged up with the shy trait to add to outdoors and athletic. He's turning out suspiciously normal for Midas's child.
Chryses: "Hey, don't insult my dad!"
Sorry, sorry—
Chryses: "You're just jealous because you don't know where the super duper secret creamsicle popsicle hoard is."
I'm not jealous.
Chryses: "Lies!"
Alright, alright. I don't even care about the popsicle hoard or whatever it is.
Chryses: "It is the super duper secret creamsicle popsicle hoard. Get it right, Watcher."
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Aren't you supposed to be shy?
Chryses: "The protection of the super duper secret creamsicle popsicle hoard triumphs everything."
Ooookay. I'm going to back away slowly now.
Chryses: "Good. You'll never know the location of it! Never!"



Melissa also aged up too.
Melissa: "Great. I'm an elder."
Yep. I'll allow you to go on another date with Ares though because it's your birthday.
Melissa: "Will you really? I mean... you're not the boss of me."
Honestly, I'm not sure what you see in him, but whatever makes you happy.
Melissa: "Don't doubt my judgement. It is impeccable."
Mhm-hmm.



During their date, I decided it was time they got married, and thankfully, they agreed.
Wait.
Wait a moment.
Ares, why is there a cane impaling you?
Ares: "Aesthetic."
What?
Ares: "Some people wear lame tuxedos to their wedding. Me? I accessorize correctly."
I... don't even know why I'm surprised.



Uhm, Melissa, do you take this lunatic to be your wedded lawful husband?
Melissa: "I do."



And Ares, do you pinky-promise not to turn Melissa into a golden statue?
Ares: "I do."



Okay, Melissa, are you 100% sure about this because no one will blame you if you back out—
Melissa: "Shut up and declare us married, Watcher."
By the power invested in this incredibly glitchy game, I declare you two married. Ares, you may kiss the bride.
Ares: "Cool, cool. This is my moment—"



Midas: "Hahaha."
Wait, no! Noooo!
Midas: "I had to steal Ares' spotlight. Literally. It's brighter over here for a reason, you know."
You can't die though! You aren't allowed to!
Midas: "Wait a minute: You're right. I want to talk to my son one more time."



Midas: "Hey Grim, tell Hera I got to do one last thing!"
Grim: "Uhhh... Hera said to trust the crocodiles."
Midas: "Ah, she's a wise woman. Alright, I guess I'll leave now. I don't know how the Watcher will manage without me."
Grim: "Me either. You're weird."



Midas has been one of my favorite sims in this dynasty and I had to stop playing for a bit when he died. I was not expecting it. RIP Midas, the absolute crazy, gold loving lunatic who managed to live up to his name.



No one took it well, especially Salacia who was basically raised by Midas.
Salacia: "He was like a father to me..."
Neptune: "I'm sorry, Sal. I'm sure he's bossing around people in the underworld with that Hera person we always hear so much about."
Salacia." Y-yeah. Do you want to go play chess? I want to play chess."
Neptune: "Sure, let's go play chess."



Salacia: "Absolutely destroying you at chess always makes me feel better."
Neptune: "I know. That's why we are playing it."
Awww. I made myself sad. 

Well that is, unfortunately, the picture limit. I'll see you all later! Bye!

[Beks]

I have been EONS behind in reading this story, but I'm finally all caught up! I'm so glad it's still going strong. I'm excited to see Neptune and Salacia grow up - they seem like they have a very sweet relationship. Your dialogue is always so creative and funny and I can't wait to read more. (Also, I'm thrilled that you're playing in Dragon Valley! I too have been discovering its wonders recently. )

[mpart]

Thanks, Mpart, for this story, Like itt!

Thank you so much! 

I have been EONS behind in reading this story, but I'm finally all caught up! I'm so glad it's still going strong. I'm excited to see Neptune and Salacia grow up - they seem like they have a very sweet relationship. Your dialogue is always so creative and funny and I can't wait to read more. (Also, I'm thrilled that you're playing in Dragon Valley! I too have been discovering its wonders recently. )

That's the best way to read stories in my opinion! I like to wait until a bunch chapters are posted so I can read them all at once. It's so much more enjoyable that way.
I adore Neptune and Salacia's relationship. I don't want to reveal any spoilers, but well... I love their dynamic, especially as they get older. Awww, you're making me blush! Thank you. Dragon Valley is one of my favorite towns in the Sims franchise ever and I could spend DAYS talking about why. It runs well, the genetics are unique, the architecture is just absolutely fabulous... I'm going to stop myself from rambling more.

Thanks for reading!

[mpart]

Well, well. Another chapter that isn't five months later? What is this, witchcraft? I don’t know, but I’m rolling with it.



It was time for Neptune and Salacia to age up!



Neptune was the first one to age up and became a dog person. His traits are hydrophobic, artistic, computer whiz, and dog person.



Salacia aged up moments later and ended up with the ambitious trait to add to flirty, good, friendly, and ambitious.



Now, for the moment we have all been waiting for... would Salacia and Neptune be romantically attracted to each other? Would sparks fly, would hearts—
Neptune: "Hey."
Salacia: "Hey."
*Crickets*



Salacia: "Look, I know what the Watcher is doing. I love you, but I don’t love you. Neptune, you're my best friend and you're a great guy, but you're like a brother to me."
Neptune: "No, no, I get that. It's okay. You're my best friend and you always will be."
Salacia: "We good?"
Neptune: "Yeah, we're good."
Salacia: "Okay, good. I'm going to go flirt with your sister now."
Neptune: "Wait a minute—"
Huh?



Salacia: "Hey, Venus, you are incredibly beautiful."
Venus: "Well, you aren’t too bad looking yourself—wait, aren't you supposed to marry my brother?"
Salacia: "What, no, he's like a brother to me AND I'm gay."
HUH?



HUH?
Salacia: "Yeah, I'm gay. I've had a crush on Venus FOREVER."
Wait, really?
Huh. My plans... ruined.
It was at this time I paused the game and thought about my options. This was not a plot twist I saw coming.



I unpaused the game and played a little bit longer and Salacia and Venus made their opinions of each other very clear.
This was not something I had planned for.
Now, it only took me a moment before I recollected myself and came up with a backup plan. I wasn't 100% sure what I was going to do about Neptune's spouse situation, but, naturally, I was not going to get in the way of a potentially adorable relationship. I knew that I could technically force Salacia and Neptune into a relationship, but eww. The heart wants what it wants, and one of the reasons why I enjoy this challenge so much is that you always have to be willing to adapt. Plus, these two just gravitate towards each other.
 


I mean, look at these two, look at them! Every time I turned around, they were flirting with one another. They are so adorable!
Salacia: "Wait, so you won't force me to be with Neptune?"
What? No. I'll figure something out. I always do.
Salacia: "Thank you. Does that mean I no longer have to skill like a madwoman and can just flirt with Venus for the rest of my life?"
LOL, no. This means you have to master sculpting as quickly as possible in order to keep your place in the household. Now, shoo, shoo!



Salacia: "Awww, my life sucks! Why can't I just flirt with Venus? Whhhyyy?"
Enough of that nonsense. The faster you master sculpting and complete Ice Personality, the faster you can make everyone's statues, and THEN you can spend the rest of your time flirting with Venus!
Salacia: "That's going to take FOREVER."
Probably.
Salacia: "Well, you can't watch me every minute of the day! The moment you turn your back, I'm running away and flirting with Venus!"
Don't make me lock the door.
Salacia: "HAH. That's an empty threat and you know it. Plus, NRAAS would just reset me."
How do you know about NRAAS?
Salacia: "You know things when you are raised by a madman, Watcher."
Fine, fine. Just... try to sculpt sometimes!
Salacia: "We'll see."
Eh, it's better than nothing.



Melissa: "So Ares... about Neptune..."
Ares: "Yes?"
Melissa: "The Watcher finally figured out Salacia was gay and now she wants us to find a spouse for Neptune."
Ares: "Can't we worry about this later?"
Melissa: "We can, as long as you have the friendship potions."
Ares: "Of course I do. I'll handle everything. Don't you worry, babe."
Melissa: "If you turn anyone else into gold, I'm burying you in the backyard."
Ares: "It was one time—"



Salacia: "Hey Venus, I escaped the Watcher's gaze and will you please-please-please-please go on a date with me? If not, that's okay, I don't want to, like, pressure you or anything, I just really like you—"
Venus: "I accept."
Salacia: "Oh, okay!"
Venus: "Where are we going?"
Salacia: "Uhhh, I didn't think I would get this far. I'll be right back, okay?"
Venus: "Uh, okay."



Salacia: "Neptune, where do I take your sister on a date? I don't know what I am doing—"
Neptune: "And you think I do? I don't know, just take her somewhere nice, I guess?"
Salacia: "Somewhere nice. Somewhere nice. Ugh, REAL HELPFUL."
Neptune: "When in doubt, go to the bistro."
Salacia: "The bistro? Wait, that's not a bad idea. Thank you, Neptune!"
Neptune: "No problem."



Neptune: "Hey, Watcher?"
Yeah?
Neptune: "I actually had a crush on Salacia."
Oh uh, that's rough, buddy.
Neptune: "I can't believe I got brotherzoned."
Yeah, that only works out for the Targaryens.
Neptune: "Who?"
Uhhh, never mind. It's not a forum appropriate show.

Anyways, Neptune actually did have hearts for Salacia... it was an awkward situation. I feel bad for him, but the heart wants what it wants, and Venus and Salacia are adorable together. It'll all work out in the end, I'm sure of it. Heck, I'll make it all work out in the end.



I sent Salacia and Venus off on their merry way and was ready for them to develop their relationship at a natural, sensible-pace before I remembered this was a short dynasty.
Venus would be aging up that night.
Uh, kiss, kiss, fall in love!
Venus: "Got it. Already a step ahead of you."



Thankfully, Salacia was happy with that plan.



Salacia: "Omg I can't believe Venus actually kissed me omgggggg—"
Yeah, yeah. You guys only got an hour left before she ages up. Make the most of it.
Salacia: "Will do!"



Salacia: "Venus, do you want to be my girlfriend? I know I might be going too fast—"
Venus: "—Yes!"
Salacia: "Oh, okay. I'm surprised that actually worked."
Me too.
Salacia: "A kiss to seal the deal?"
Venus. "A kiss to seal the deal."
Awwwww.



My camera panned back to the house where Hermes was aging up.
Hermes: "Oh no, the sparkles. Responsibility, taxes, getting a job, having kids, more taxes..."
There, there. You don't have to have kids or get a job. Your family is loaded.



Hermes: "Still...aaah! Wait, I'm hot. Maybe aging up was worth it."
Yeah, yeah. Hermes’s final traits are hates the outdoors, neurotic, disciplined, angler, and clumsy. His lifetime wish is Physical Perfection.
I feel like clumsy would conflict with disciplined, but whatever. It makes for an interesting trait combination.



The game then remembered it was Venus's birthday too, and that it was time for Salacia's and Venus's teenage romance to end.



Venus aged up with the avant-garde trait to add to hates the outdoors, couch potato, artistic, and mooch. Her lifetime wish is Visionary, which has been locked in for her since she first aged up as a teenager.



Salacia and Venus's date ended, and they were sent home where Salacia ran into Neptune.
Salacia: "Hey, thanks again for helping me out with your sister. We are dating now!"
Neptune: "That's cool. I'm really happy for you two."



Salacia: "Thank you, Neptune. I couldn't have done it without you."
Neptune: "No problem."
Poor Neptune. He'll get his chance in love; it just hasn't happened yet.



Melissa: "Don't worry, Watcher. My mother-in-law prepared me for these types of situations."
Huh?
Melissa: "Ares says he was going to handle Neptune's spouse situation, but I'm not letting him do it alone. I'm going to make a few phone calls. Now, end the chapter."
Uh...okay.

That's it for this chapter! I hope you are all having a lovely day. Goodbye!

[mpart]

Hello, and welcome back! I ended up splitting this chapter into two parts because, well, you will see.



Look at this wholesome notification. I never thought I would see the day that Ares was in a happy marriage.
Ares: “I was happy in my first one.”
You’re ruining the moment, Ares.
Also, WAIT A MINUTE. Melissa’s name is spelled Mellisa? Are you kidding me?? Let’s all just ignore that for the sake of my sanity.



Melissa, whose name is NOT Mellisa, sent Ares on a mission: Befriend the mother of the girl who Neptune would marry using friendship potions.
Ares: "Oh, I’m on a mission, I’m on a mission, my beautiful wife sent me on a mission—“
Just throw the friendship potion already.
Ares: “FINE.”



Ares: “Hey lady whose name I’m not going to bother to learn. Can your daughter move into my house, get a good education, be forced to skill to the point of madness, and possibly marry my son?”
Random Lady: “She’s a teenager!”
Ares: “Well, not right now. We are crazy, but we aren’t crazy-crazy.”



Random Lady: “Oh.. okay. Sure. We are friends, after all.”
Ares: “Great, great. My wife will be super happy to hear that. She didn’t force the Watcher to track you down or anything. This is just a normal, ordinary friendship.”
Random Lady: “Of course!”
Ares: “Of course.”



Moments later, Christie Dolan moved into the Timeless household. Her first reaction to seeing the creepy golden statues in the front yard was to smile.
Yep, she’s insane.
Christie: “Hah! I’m part of a dynasty family now!”
That you are. Time for a makeover!
Christie: “Wait a moment. I need to do something first.”
Huh—



Christie: “Hello, Neptune Timeless. My name is Christie Dolan, and I am going to marry you.”
Neptune: “Uh, uhhhh—“
Christie: “I live in your walls now too.”
Neptune: “Well, that’s uh, well you are uh, you are pretty?”
Christie: “I know. I think you are attractive too. I’m going to go get a makeover from the Watcher now, and then we will continue this conversation, okay?”
Neptune: “O-okay.”
Aww, Christie is creepy. Great. Great, great.



Christie is so pretty! I love her freckles.
Christie: “I know. Now tell them what my traits and favorites are.”
Right, right. Christie’s traits are insane, rebellious, dramatic, and good. Her favorites are turquoise, pop music, and veggie rolls.



She made good on her word and dragged Neptune to the chess table, so they could talk AND skill.
*Sniffles*
I am so proud already.
Christie: “So, what do you like to do?”
Neptune: “I... I uh, I uh, like paint.”
Christie: “You like eating paint? That’s cool.”
Neptune: “No, I uh, I use paint on paper... and stuff. Like canvas. Yeah.”
Christie: “That sounds less fun, but more productive. Good for you.”
Neptune: “So Christie...”
Christie: “Yeah?”
Neptune: “Uhm, what do you, uh, you know, what do you like?”
Christie: “Burning things.”
Neptune. “That’s... that’s nice.”
Christie: “I know!”



I was excitedly watching Christie and Neptune interact when suddenly my camera panned over to where Ares was.
Ares: “My time has come.”
What? You just maxed your life bar out! I mean, COME ON!
Ares: “I need to make this as inconvenient for you as humanly possible.”
Couldn’t you have waited until Neptune aged up?
Ares: “Nope. I want the attention now.”



Ares: “Goodbye, everyone! Hahaha, suckers.”
Grim Reaper: “You know your first wife is waiting for you, right?”
Ares: “Wait, I change my mind—“
Bye, Ares!



Ares was a vain, arrogant, insane sim who had a tendency to drive me mad. I will miss him dearly. He also left me in a weird position where I wasn’t sure if I should end generation six right here or wait until Neptune aged up.
So, I came up with a plan:
Points-wise, generation six ended right here for me. Any skilling that Hermes and Venus did was no longer counted. For all intents and purposes, Neptune was the heir. Chapter-wise, however, I decided that I would split this weird point of time into two parts: part 1 would be about Ares’ death, and part 2 would be about Neptune finishing up his teenage years and aging up at the very end. It would make the transition easier, at least for me. Fingers crossed it does for you all too.



Hey Neptune, how are you holding up, buddy?
Neptune: “I don’t want to be the heir.”
It’s okay. You got Salacia, Venus, your mom, Hermes, Christie, and Chryses to help you.
Neptune: “Yeah. I guess.”



Speaking of which... poor Melissa.
Christie: “It’ll be okay, Mrs. Timeless. He’s in a better place.”
Melissa: “No, he’s being harassed by his ex-wife. It’s what he deserves.”
Well, that’s just morbid.
Melissa: “I will join him soon enough.”
Well, that’s just even MORE morbid.
This is supposed to be a light-hearted, FUN story. Oh, well. I try.



Chryses, you know, Midas’ son who I totally didn’t forget about, aged up! His traits are loves the outdoors, shy, athletic, and computer whiz. What a nice, well-rounded sim. Chryses, you are too normal to be part of this family.
Chryses: “Is that why you forgot me?”
What? No. Nooo.
Chryses: “Sure, sure. I see how it is.”



Chryses: “Well, I won’t bother you any longer. I’m going to go become one with the ground or something. Ugh, I hate everyone.”
Are you sulking or wilting?
Chryses: “LEAVE ME ALONE.”



We end part 1 of this chapter with Christie intensively staring at the chessboard, probably plotting something.
Yep, she fits in with the Timeless family perfectly.
See you guys in part 2!

[mpart]

Hi everyone! Now, as you all have probably guessed by now, this is the last chapter of generation six. I will be taking a break to spend some time updating the score point, doing generation seven's title picture, etc. I will also be using that time to reboot my Amarantha's Four Immortal Sisters Challenge because... I took a longer hiatus from it than I intended. >.>



Now, Venus and Neptune, who have never interacted with each other before, finally had a conversation:
Venus: "Hey... Neptune, how are you holding up?"
Neptune: "Oh, you know. Horribly."
Venus: "Do you need a hug?"
Neptune: "Yes."



Awwww, poor Neptune. Ares wasn't close to any of his children, but Neptune was the one who took his death the hardest.



Meanwhile, Salacia was hard at work sculpting.
Salacia: "MUST. MAKE. SCULPTURES."
That's the spirit!
Salacia: "The more sculptures I make, the sooner I can flirt with Venus again!"
That is also true!



Hermes was maxing martial arts, I think? I don't know, what are you doing, Hermes?
Hermes: "Beats me. It looks like I'm maxing martial arts."
Yeah, that's my guess too. Let's just go with that, okay? You're halfway done with your lifetime wish now... that won't give me any more points anymore. Yay.



Neptune's teenage years were going along swimmingly for the most part before this individual showed up.
Repoman: "Hello."
GO AWAY.
Repoman: "It's me."
NO.
Repoman: "I was wondering if after all of these years if we are still at war with one another?"
Yes, now leave!
Repoman: "My pleasure. I'm going to take one of these fancy golden statues now."
Don't you dare... Christie! Christie, stop him!
Christie: "I got it, Watcher. Hey, Repoman. If you take one of those golden statues I am going to write a stern letter to your company!"
Repoman: "That's it?"
Christie: "And then, because I'm a good sim, I'm going to have Neptune be the one to turn you into a golden statue to replace the statue you take."
Repoman: "Uhhh..."
Christie: "Back me up here, Neptune."
Neptune: "Uh, yeah. I'll do what Christie says. Gold. Statue. You. Yeah."
Repoman: "Okay, I'm just going to take a few chairs that can be easily replaced, and then leave."
Christie: "Fine."



Christie is officially one of my new favorites and because she is one of my new favorites, that means she gets a small break from skilling.
That break just happens to include going on a date with Neptune.
Neptune: "What?"
Christie: "Deal. Hey Neptune, ask me on a date."
Neptune: "Uhm, uh... do you want to go to the bistro... with me?"
Christie: "Yes!"



After finishing their meal, Christie and Neptune had a chance to talk.
Neptune: "So... do you miss your family?"
Christie: "Nope. I'm a dynasty sim now."
Neptune: "Oh, uh, that's kind of—"
Christie: "Cold? Don't worry. I still call my parents and everything. They're happy that I'm happy."
Neptune: "That's nice. Hey, uh, Christie?"
Christie: "Yeah?"
Neptune: "I think you are pretty."



Christie: "Awww, thanks. Now kiss me because this is a short dynasty and we only have a day until we age up."
Neptune: "Yes, ma'am."



I allowed Christie and Neptune to have some alone time while I micromanaged the rest of the household. When I returned they were autonomously flirting and kissing, so I took that as a good sign.



I had a feeling it would all work out, but I didn't realize how soon. These two are so sweet together and Christie is absolutely, utterly insane so she fits right in to the family.
Christie: "Stop talking about us like we aren't here, Watcher."
I'm narrating!



Neptune rolled a wish to watch the stars with Christie, so as the night slowly consumed Dragon Valley, they did just that.
Christie: "Oh now you are trying to be descriptive?"
You're ruining the moment, Christie.
Christie: "No, I'm not. I'm making it better."



Christie: "Hey Neptune, before the Watcher forces us to skill again, do you want to be my boyfriend?"
Neptune: "Yes, but uh, I thought it was supposed to be dark outside?"
Christie: "Sssshhh. The Watcher probably got the screenshots out of order. It's fine."
Neptune "Oh, okay."

It's not my fault my weather mods sometimes make the night sky look brighter than it should be! I mean, it is, but I'm going to ignore that.



Back at the house, Melissa had been spending the last few days getting Venus' and Hermes' portraits done. The portraits technically count as part of generation six's score, but that's only because I like to separate generational portraits with the generation they are for so that I don't go insane.
Melissa: "That makes no sense, Watcher."
It makes sense to me!
Melissa: "And why do I have to keep painting so many portraits of my son again?"
Uh, I couldn't decide which one I wanted in the museum.
Melissa: "Right. Working an old lady to death. I see how it is."
I'm not—
Melissa: "Move along."



If you can find what's off in this picture, you win internet points!
Hint: there is a brooding teenager somewhere.
Chryses: "NO ONE LOVES ME!"



We check back in with—
Melissa: "Huh. Well, I did say you were working me to death, Watcher."
Wait, no! No! You can't leave!



Melissa: "Too late. Someone needs to go make sure my husband isn't being killed... again. Take care of my family, will you?"
Wait—
Melissa: "Bye."

And just like that, Melissa was gone. She was a wonderful part of the household, and while I never planned on her ending up with Ares, I'm glad those two found happiness together. I think it's safe to say this is the generation of "Mpart made plans and the sims had other ideas."



Venus, taking after her mother more than she probably realized, quickly comforted everyone and got the household back to semi-normal.
Venus: "There's no normal here, Watcher."
Yeah... semi-normal. I think it's a good phase for you guys.
Venus: "Fair enough."



Venus then went to city hall to register as a self-employed painter.



It wasn't long before the onslaught of birthdays begin.



Salacia's final traits are flirty, good, friendly, ambitious and couch potato. Her lifetime wish is Swimming in Cash. Easy enough.
Also, she's gorgeous, but I don't think any of us are surprised about that.



Christie, who was incredibly unhappy about aging up it seems, gained the friendly trait to add to insane, rebellious, dramatic, and good. Her lifetime wish is World Renowned Surgeon which will never be completed.
Christie: "Why not?"
It simply isn't possible unless your firstborn is the heir.
Christie: "I'll do that then."

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She did not that.

Finally, Neptune aged up! Wooo! Why was he the last one to age up? No clue. Is my game bugged? Maybe.
His final traits are hydrophobic, artistic, computer whiz, dog person, and handy. His lifetime wish is The Tinkerer.

That's it for this chapter! I'll see you all in the next generation, which will probably be shorter than previous ones because the Timeless family is not allowed to go on vacation anymore. I hope you will all still enjoy it though and I look forward to seeing your guys' reactions to it.
Have a great weekend! Bye!

[Beks]

Christie is HILARIOUS. Insane Sims are just the best.