Hymns - Ep. 2, Pt 1 posted!
Stelio Kontos:
Awesome.
Now all your story needs is the mandatory "evil twin" storyline.
Tomkat:
Im adding the individual profiles now...these are the characters that are still alive or involved in the ongoing saga.
LARA CROFT-EVERWINTER
Lara Croft-Everwinter, now in her final years. Lara's lifetime of adventure and travel has made her a wise and caring force in Hymns. She is currently still living in the Everwinter family home with her son, James, his wife Eva and their son Stephen. Lara now spends her days caring for her vegetable garden and doing research on artifacts for the local university where she used to be a lecturer before her retirement.
JAMES EVERWINTER
James Everwinter is the son of Lara and Riley Everwinter. James is the unofficial crown prince of Hymns with his lineage dating back all the way to Orlando, one of the basic founders of the town. James was more or less raised by Riley alone, since Lara was away most of the time. But he has now reconnected with her after her retirement, and they have a strong bond. James is a loving husband and father to his wife Eva and son Stephen, and he hopes to have another child soon.
EVA EVERWINTER
Eva Everwinter is a strong willed lawyer, the daughter of Adam and Evangeline Scott. The eldest of three children, she had to adapt and grow up quickly to help her mother when her father was away on expeditions with his partner, Lara Croft-Everwinter. Eva and James have been close since childhood, and their progression into married life was never a question. Eva knows James longs for another child, but she'd rather focus on getting her career in order before she thinks about adding to the family.
STEPHEN EVERWINTER
James and Eva Everwinter's son. Stephen is the youngest Everwinter, with his grandmother Lara's skintone and great-grandfather's icy blue eyes, and the family's jet black hair, he could get by on his looks alone! But Stephen doesn't care about stuff like that yet. This is a kid with a vivid imagination, and he dreams of following his grandmother's footsteps to become an adventurer of note when he grows up.
Lara and Riley Everwinter enjoying quality time together.
James and Eva's wedding day
ANTHONY EVANS
Anthony wasn't mentioned in the backstory. Anthony Evans is the younger child of Daniel and Charlotte Evans, and Stella Ravenscroft's little brother. Anthony kind of always just got by in everyone's shadow... a shy, but brilliant artist. Anthony spends most of his time locked away in his house, and doesn't like socializing...and because of that everyone in the community had basically forgotten about his existence. But spending all that time alone can't be healthy for anyone's good mental health... especially with his family tree bearing the branches of two crazy women, Charisma Corvinus and Christina Evans.
BRYAN SCOTT
Bryan Scott, the youngest son of Adam and Evangeline Scott, and brother to Eric Scott and Eva Everwinter. Bryan is focussed on raising his son Liam alone these days, and spends all his time, money and energy on making sure Liam is happy. He recently redid Liam's room too. While Bryan would love to have a bigger family he has come to terms with it that that just may not happen. After the episode with Claire Wade he had become guarded against relationships, but still longs for one. Until then though he hopes Liam will halt the loneliness he feels.
CLAIRE WADE
Claire Wade... originally Claire Bennett, she was the daughter of Christian and Adriana Bennett. Claire and her family had a huge falling out, and her life spiraled out of control since then, ending with her suicide - Claire knew her poisonous side all to well, and decided that she wouldn't let her demons affect her child any more.
Claire erased herself from Liam's life before he would get to know her as the dark and twisted person she'd become, and her final thought was "I hope he grows up happy.."
LIAM SCOTT
Liam Scott, the son of Bryan Scott and Claire Wade. Liam's life started in a very unfortunate place - no one knew who his father was until his birth revealed it to be Bryan. Liam is now being raised by his father (a single parent) after his mother's suicide. Liam is a happy child, and knows his father loves him dearly. He's best friends with his cousin, Stephen Everwinter, and is just getting to know Dominique Thaxton, the new girl in school.
ERIC SCOTT/CLEO FOX
Eric Scott is the middle child of Adam and Evangeline Scott, and Eva and Bryan's brother. He finally moved back to Hymns after exploring his options... and brought his fiancé Claire Fox back with him. Eric is also very driven, and struggled to get out of Eva's great shadow. He jumped at the chance to go to boarding school as soon as he could, and thats where he met Cleo Fox, the daughter of Cicily Ravenscroft and Jason Storms. Eric excelled at school and later college, and after graduation he traveled extensively with Cleo by his side. After his last visit to Hymns though, and seeing his brother and sister's sons, he decided to move back home.
Cleo Fox was raised by her mother Cicily Ravenscroft. Cicily Fox had Cleo after she drugged a visiting celebrity rockstar, Jason Storms, and had her way with him. Jason of course couldn't remember a thing, and went on his ways, until Cicily started splashing his bastard child everywhere, hungry for fame. Jason returned to Hymns to settle with Cicily, and she went quiet for a while. While all this was going on the people of Hymns all turned their back on her - except for Horus Ravenscroft, a very young guy who just finished school. Cicily saw potential there and promptly married Horus, landing them all on the covers of magazines again. Claire, by now a teenager not much younger than Horus, begged her mother to stop, but Cicily reeled in the attention... until Horus divorced Cicily, and she went to find greener pastures elsewhere. Cleo went to boarding school and met Eric there. She has never been happier than with him, and is looking forward to starting a family.
STELLA RAVENSCROFT
Stella Ravenscroft is Daniel and Charlotte Evans' daughter, and Anthony Evans' sister. Stella was a single child for a long time, reaching her teenage years by the time Antony arrived. Stella is well traveled, friendly and a little rebellious - going though a goth-punk phase and later even shaving her head. Stella used to play bass in a rockband, but that fizzled when she married and had Oscar. She is now a devoted mother to her son, but still dreams of the spotlight. She does love Horus, but maybe love just isn't enough after all.
HORUS RAVENSCROFT
Horus Ravenscroft is married to Stella Ravenscroft and they have a son, Oscar. Horus is a open minded, and generally nice guy, but often gets taken for a ride because he is so very naive. He doesn't like taking the lead in any situation, and its Stella's harder, controlling side that make him fall in love with her. But being domesticated has taken its toll on Stella... Horus knows she's unhappy inside, and its killing her slowly. Horus fears for his marriage, as it seems only a matter of time before it all falls apart.
OSCAR RAVENSCROFT
Oscar Ravenscroft, Horus and Stella's toddler son. Oscar is still blissfully unaware of his parent's marital problems, and his biggest fear is to be alone in the dark at night.
Stella and Horus' snowy winter wedding
The happy couple...or so it would seem
ATHENA VASSILY
Athena Vassily, originally Athena Onassis, came to town as Adriana Bennett's assistant at her store. Athena and Adriana became close friends, and Athena later became a regular guest in the Bennett house, also befriending Christian Bennett, Adriana's husband. But when tragedy struck Adriana dead, Athena and Christian ended up as more than just friends. Athena married Christian, and they had a wonderful time while it lasted, and Athena had Christian's daughter Bianca. Christian died of old age, but not too long after Athena Bennett met and fell for Tantilus Vassily. A marriage followed, and Athena really wants it to last. She really loves Tantilus and believe they'll be happy together forever.
BIANCA BENNETT
Athena Vassily and Christian Bennett's daughter, Bianca became the sole heir of a great amount of money. After her grandfather Damon's death, her grandmother Angelica was awarded a great settlement deal from Orlando and Raine Bloom for Raine's part in his death. The money was invested for Christian's future, and he in turn invested it for Bianca after Claire was written out of his will. Bianca is also still a toddler, but enjoys being with her mother and new stepfather.
TANTILUS VASSILY
Tantilus Vassily is Athena's husband. Tantilus and his sister Titania moved to town for a new life - away from all the hype around them in their home country... as of yet no one in Hymns really know anything about Tantilus, and Titania took all her secrets to the grave. But one thing about Tantilus is for certain...he loves family, and he loves Athena and Bianca. Now if only his past would stay in the past...
ZACK ADDAMS
Zack Addams is the local funny guy... everyone loves him and his antics, as well as his excellent juggling skills! Zack had a brief fling with Titania Vassily before her death - something made him become more serious. But Zack finally set his sights on someone new, Luna Bouchard. And she DID sleep with him, and now they share a child... so that must mean she likes him - she's just toying with him by pretending to be in love with Constantine Stareck...
LUNA BOUCHARD
Luna Bouchard has always been the 'ugly' girl... overweight, braces, thick glasses... but she blossomed into a woman, and now she feels ready for a new kind of life. The one she always missed out on. Luna slept with Zack on the first night they met... but it meant nothing. Why did she have to get pregnant? After all her efforts to become what she's always wanted she now had a child to raise. Zack would make a good father, but Luna knows he would always want more from her, so she keeps her distance. Besides.. there are better fish to fry, like the delicious Constantine...
CONSTANTINE STARECK
Constantine and his sister Melina Stareck moved to town together. Melina soon went on her way again, and married a local surfer, Noah Blizzard, leaving Constantine to live by himself. Constantine has always been a hit with the ladies... it just came naturally. He understands them, and listens to what they say. Especially troubled girls... so when he met Luna Bouchard he felt an instant pull towards her. Luna was pregnant with Zack Addams' son, Sebastian at the time, and she needed a friend...who wasn't Zack. Constantine and Luna started a brief courtship...but Constantine soon realized Luna was a little over the top...and way to clingy... and he never went further than that. They never even dated. And of course there's Delilah Sylar, the girl who finally listens to him too. Now if only Luna would back off enough for him to ask Delilah out...
Constantine and Luna's woeful relationship
Luna, Constantine and DELILAH SYLAR
INTEGRA, ARUCARD & DOMINQUE THAXTON
Integra and Arucard Thaxton wanted a life away from the hustle and bustle of the big city... and moved to Hymns to raise their toddler daughter, Dominique. Novelist Integra works from home, and loves her daughter to bits. Arucard and Integra are perfectly happy in their little home, and plan to add to their family soon.
So thats it for now... story will start as soon as Ive got a chapter to share
Tomkat:
This is the first part of the first episode (going online)
It'll work like this... Episodes reflect a certain event in each household, and can go on for as long as it needs to, while parts are the way uploads are split... for instance, today's focus is on the Ravenscroft and Evans families. The next upload I do will form part 2 of episode 1, and could be about any one of the families, even another visit to the Evans or Ravenscroft families. I hope that makes sense...:)
Anyways...I give you the first official post! hope you enjoy it... plenty more dramas to unfold!
EVANS HOUSEHOLD
Anthony Evans couldn't take it anymore... His latest work just wouldn't come together..and after trashing several canvasses that day it was quite obvious it wouldn't. He needed some time off soon. Or at least a new perspective.
Luckily for him Integra Thaxton just happened to walk by his house. Anthony and Inegra have become very good acquaintances since she moved to town with her family - both being artistically inclined, they understood eachother. Anthony actually looked forward to a visit... at least his mind would be off work.
Integra came in for some tea with her friend... and while they were waiting for the kettle to boil they went to sit down for a bit. But just then Noah Blizzard walked in... the maid had left the front door open again... but at least Noah wasn't some weird criminal. Noah had been looking for a new place to stay after his house burned down in another town...and was looking to move back to Hymns, where he lived some time before. Noah and Stella Ravenscroft still kept in touch, and she suggested he ask Anthony for a place to stay...since Anthony owned a big 3-bedroom house he lived in by himself.
As soon as Noah explained why he was there Anthony was a bit surprised... he didn't really know Noah, but some company wouldn't be all that bad. The house was really too big for him.
So Anthony phoned Stella up...and got her usual advice: "you can't always be alone Anthony... you DO need other people around you to stay normal..." Stella was right... it did get lonely at times. And surely if Stella thinks Noah is an alright person he couldn't be THAT bad...
Anthony agrees to let Noah Blizzard move in and become his housemate.
...but that doesn't mean it won't be awkward...!
RAVENSCROFT HOUSEHOLD
Little Oscar Ravenscroft had just been potty trained by his nanny. It was later in the afternoon on his birthday, and Horus would be home any time now.
And sure enough... Horus walked in only moments later. The proud father lifted his son, his firstborn child... taking another leap growing up. Horus took Oscar downstairs where the family cat Pixie was lounging around. Stella was also to come home soon...
Stella Ravenscroft arrived late. After all the time she took off to help raise Oscar, a life changing opportunity finally came her way! She auditioned for a rockband, and was now part of this supergroup... unfortunately that meant that she now had less and less time for her family, and her dayjob. She hardly ever saw Oscar anymore... but today was a special day for her. The band had been signed by a major label, and things were looking to skyrocket!
Oscar finally grows up into a child.
But of course nothing really changes except his looks... Immediately after this milestone Stella's cellphone rings...its her manager! Poor Oscar's frustration with his distant parents is pretty obvious.
At least Horus realizes his son's pain.
Horus tries to cheer Oscar up... but maybe its too late for sugarcoating the obvious. Stella doesn't even seem to notice.
Horus has a chat with Stella about Oscar, who has since retreated to his room. Of course Stella is torn up about it too.. but Horus obviously doesn't understand that her career is finally taking off! Her last chances at realizing her dreams are in her grasp...and she needs to act on them before its too late
All this leads to yet another blowout. Stella accusing Horus of not wanting her to succeed, Horus accusing Stella of not caring about her family and taking them for granted.
But poor Oscar isn't asleep either. His parents' angry voices are too loud to ignore.
They are fighting about him! He can't make out every word, but he did hear his name mentioned a few times.
...that night was a colder one.
...poor Oscar could only find peace when he finally fell asleep when his parents' bitter bickering stopped.
...but the next day the facade continues, Horus and Stella both apologize, and is apparently all forgiving.
Oscar gets his mind off his fears by playing with the only thing he still finds joy in, the cat, Pixie!
Stella gets her hair done for a ceremony that night...and she's off to practice with the band.
Horus writes in his journal.. the previous night just cemented his fear that the marriage wont last. At least not if this is what its gonna be like from now on! Its not that he doesn't want Stella to succeed, but what about him and Oscar? She's floating ever further away from them, a conflict of interest that can only end one way.
Oscar refuses to speak to anyone, sure that he is the cause of the tension in the house.
...but at lunchtime Horus tries to calm his son down a bit and explain the situation a bit better. Oscar finally calms down a bit after that.
Stella comes home for a quick costume change, and to pick Horus up for the award ceremony. Round about that time Oscar receives yet another blow. Pixie had just died.
Pixie is buried in the garden next to the other deceased cat, Toby.
Stella and Horus are off...and Stella promises Oscar that they can talk later on.
Oscar's uncle Anthony arrives to babysit...
...at least Anthony is great...and Oscar has a great time with him. The night ends later than expected, and Oscar is asleep when Horus and Stella arrive back home.
Stella checks on her son...and then goes downstairs again to have the most difficult conversation yet with her husband.
Its painfully obvious that things can't go on like this. Stella's band had won 7 awards that night...and Horus knows he can't keep Stella back anymore. He anticipates whats coming next.
Stella can't fight her emotions...but she has to do this, otherwise she'll regret it for the rest of her life!
...as Stella hands her wedding ring back to Horus it all becomes too much and she cant stop crying.
Stella leaves the house, feeling like the loneliest person in the world. Who would leave their family the way she just did to follow her dreams? Why couldn't Horus just understand... and come along for the ride? But she knows he'd never change. After the sensationalist stories about his marriage to Cicily Ravenscroft he vowed never to put himself back in the spotlight. Stella is a single woman now...and promises that her sacrifice wont be in vain.
...and sitting at his empty table, Oscar still fast asleep, Horus wonders how he'll break the news to is already fragile son.
_____end of episode 1, part 1_____
Tomkat:
I haven't been able to really do much, since I do have my own very busy life, but you can expect updates to the story every now and then...:) In the meantime... here's the next part of episode 1.
VASSILY
Tantilus and Athena Vassily are enjoying their honeymoon in the "far east". Actually the "far east" isn't that far away... more like a nice resort out of town with an asian theme, where people go that can't afford to go to the real one...or are like Athena, not wanting to leave her daughter Bianca with the absent minded nanny for too long!
Without a care in the world, they can just be happy together after the storms Athena seemingly faced alone. Getting married so soon after meeting eachother could turn fatal for this couple, but maybe the adventure is really just starting.
Sleeping late on their last day... the honeymoon is ending soon, and it'll be back to work soon! Tantilus will also be moving the last of his stuff into Athena's house... and hopes to make a new life there with his new wife.
Athena blissfully sits back while Tantilus is still in bed. She's hoping that she made the right decision... with reality slowly setting in now, she realizes that her marriage will not only have an influence on her own life, but also on Bianca's! And she never even thought about Tantilus suddenly being thrust into fatherhood...who know what kind of parent he'd be to Bianca?
But thats just the leap of faith you take with anyone you marry Athena tells herself and immerses herself again in his arms. There's no way shes letting her paranoid thoughts ruin her happiness! Besides... Tantilus is such a nice level headed guy.
The honeymoon ends as all good ones do... in the bedroom!
Its the morning after returning home, and its back to work for Tantilus! Athena has a few more days off to spend with Bianca
Everyone kind of settles into their new lives now.
Athena spends some time with her daughter on their private beach. Bianca has a birthday soon, and Athena wouldn't miss it for anything... theres a careful balance needing to take place... Neither Bianca nor Tantilus should feel left behind in this new arrangement... so Athena decides to spend more time with Bianca during the days and Tantilus in the evenings. But things could get a little stressed once Bianca starts school...and she has to return to work!
Its the morning of Bianca's birthday!
Bianca Bennett becomes a child!
Bianca takes to the seas... its a gorgeous day outside... summer is on its way... and she want to enjoy the cool breeze while she still can!
Athena watches her daughter from the shore... Bianca will start school soon and Athena wants her to have a little fun first!
...and then some unexpected news! Athena realizes that she's pregnant!
..and a good sign indeed - Tantilus is over the moon! He always wanted to have his own child.
But he makes sure to treat Bianca as his own too. This marriage to Athena... he CAN'T screw it up... She's the best thing to happen to him.. Now if only life was always this peaceful...
EVERWINTER
Lara Croft just had a haircut... after years of having long hair its time for a change. Lara works in her garden... maybe this season's crop will be the best so far! Even if all else fails she can at least count on her garden to always cheer her up.
James later comes over to chat to his mother... Maybe Lara can talk some maternal instincts into Eva? James really wants another child soon... Stephen is a wonderful kid.. but he needs a brother or sister...being an only child James always dreamed of a sibling... but things just never happened that way with Lara going away all the time...
At least Stephen doesn't seem to notice. Now that his friend Oscar is also older he finally has a new friend to play with! Oscar does seem to come over a lot these days... ever since his mother left his father started acting a little overprotective... coming here must be a way of escape...
Eva's firm hires a new lawyer, Arucard Thaxton. Arucard had his own practice before he moved to town... but joining 'Oceanside Law' could be a great step forward. Eva has Arucard over...his family is still new in town. And with Eva's new promotion to Entertainment Attorney things are really looking up for her! Pretty soon she'll be at the top of her game... James can wait... This is Eva's time to shine... there will be more time for family later on... tight now she has to prove herself.
___end of Ep 1, part 2___
Tomkat:
This is the final part of episode 1
STARECK
Constantine Stareck has his "sort of" girlfriend Luna Bouchard over...or rather, Luna invites herself over. She has been exceptionally paranoid recently, and as a result very clingy. Constantine is tired of this. Maybe if Luna would learn to relax more they'd have a real relationship.
A pregnant Athena Vassily also drops by...much to Constantine's relief. He actually invited Delilah Sylar over, not planning on seeing Luna today. Now at least when Delilah arrives it wont be too suspicious.
Constantine would rather avoid having Luna cling to him in front of Delilah, so he makes grilled cheese sandwiches for everyone. He knows things with Luna won't improve..but he just can't seem to break up with her.
Delilah and her friend Eva arrive...for an awkward lunch. Luna's shifty eyes follow Delilah's every move. She knows that she's slowly losing Constantine... and she's not about to just hand him over to Delilah.
Constantine fakes it a little more. Luna's paranoia is making her act very weird. He can't afford a scene in front of Delilah and scare her off. So by sitting Luna down he knows he's calming the storm.
...but later on he can't take it anymore...and tries to finally end it with Luna. But Luna is a little loopy... she just doesn't seem to understand what he's trying to tell her in his sugar coated way. So when Constantine finally blurts out "...you're dull..you bore me! I don't want a clingy paranoid borning girlfriend anymore!" she can only manage a creepy smile. Luna gathers herself for a moment and then promptly leaves.
FINALLY Constantine can go outside to Delilah where she's sitting on his balcony in the cool end-of-winter air. She's such a good listener. Constantine tells her his whole sad story with Luna, and she takes in every word...
It gets dark outside, and Delilah gets up to leave, but before she leaves Constantine tells her how much he appreciates her. Delilah in turn finally realizes that he likes her!
...they say goodbye with a friendly hug that was meant to be so much more.
..however soon after Constantine can't help himself....and takes a bite of the forbidden fruit. Besides...he DID break up with Luna...Constantine gently grabs Delilah by the shoulders....
..they only manage a polite kiss before Delilah rushes off blushed.
Luna meanwhile returns home...and bleaches her hair. Boring...thats what her beloved Constantine called her...well she'll show him...she'll show him and that tramp Delilah that she can also be a little more glamorous and spontanious! "...now isn't that right my son? You have nothing to worry about...mommy has a plan to make daddy Constantine love her... pretty soon we shall be married and I will be Mrs Luna Stareck..."
The next day: Unsuspecting Constantine is catching some butterflies outside...and finally convinces himself to go over to Luna's and appologize for his harsh words. He hopes she didn't take it that hard...
...but what a sight awaits him! Luna comes out dressed in only her underwear! It helps that she has her telescope trained on Constantine's house so she can watch his movements... Constantine is taken aback at first..and tries to talk...
...but Luna tells him to shut up and kisses him....its no use trying to fight her off. Luna obviously has thought this out carefully.
..and as they shimmy over to the bedroom Constantine still keeps making excuses to leave... this has already gone a little too far. But with poor Luna hovering over him, at her mental breaking point, it becomes too hard to say no.
..Constantine sleeps with Luna once more. He waits for Luna to fall asleep and then makes his escape. He has to get away from here and never see Luna again if he has any chance of making things work with Delilah!
...and Delilah just happens to be waiting for him on his front porch when he gets home.
...they burst through the front door, kissing...and can't keep their hands off eachother!
...but taking a wildly diffrent approach than earlier with Luna, Constantine sits down with Delilah. They talk for a bit, finally admitting their feelings for eachother, even though its obvious enough. They want to be together.
Constantine and Delilah go to bed together, a concious and mutual decision this time .
...but as they lie asleep they are blissfully unaware of the telescope fixed upon Constantine's bedroom window...a jealous ex-girlfriend on the other side...
---End Ep. 1---
Hope you like the story so far...the scenes have now all been set. Ill be adding in Ep 2, pt 1 as soon as its happened in my game, the storylines are already in my head :)
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