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Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on February 23, 2008, 03:59:24 pm
I thought I would try my hand at a Legacy story.  To my faitful readers of 'Between the Light and the Darkness' - don't worry, I'm still working on chapter 14.  But it is a time intensive story, and takes a lot of work. 

This legacy will be giving me a little bit of a break - light hearted and written around pictures that I've already taken while just enjoying playing the game.  I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 2 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1154782.html#msg1154782)
Chapter 3 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1171090.html#msg1171090)
Chapter 4 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1188958.html#msg1188958)
Chapter 5 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1205026.html#msg1205026)
Chapter 6 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1214148.html#msg1214148)
Chapter 7 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1235102.html#msg1235102)
Chapter 8 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1255415.html#msg1255415)
Chapter 9 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1259397.html#msg1259397)
Chapter 10 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1272923.html#msg1272923)
Chapter 11 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1282144.html#msg1282144)
Chapter 12 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1288600.html#msg1288600)
Chapter 13 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1293882.html#msg1293882)
Chapter 14 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1304568.html#msg1304568)
Chapter 15 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1311970.html#msg1311970)
Chapter 16 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1334400.html#msg1334400)
Chapter 17 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1336548.html#msg1336548)
Chapter 18 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1349425.html#msg1349425)
Chapter 19 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1373443.html#msg1373443)
Chapter 20 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1382971.html#msg1382971)
Chapter 21 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1401678.html#msg1401678)
Chapter 22 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1440378.html#msg1440378)
Chapter 23 (http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,74617.msg1471061.html#msg1471061)

Chapter 1
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Hi.  I'm Elwyn Avalon.  It's an Elven name, and yes, I'm an elf.  Why am I starting a Legacy?  Well, for years I've craved knowledge about the human world.  These curious creatures were most intriguing to me.  My people didn't like it, and, well, sort of kicked me out because of my obssession.  So, now I live in the human world.

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This is home.  Not much, huh?  The Elven government could have kicked me out with just the clothes on my back, but they were kind enough to purchase a decent sized piece of land.  That tree is part of my Legacy, and when I die, I wish to be buried next to it.  Where's my house?  Um...I don't have one, yet, but I will!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/fire1.jpg)
No no no!!  Not my tree!  Who would've thought it would rain on my first day?  And lightening has struck my treeeee!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/drvonball.jpg)
Ooh!  Pick me!  Pick me!  I know the answer!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/gardenclub.jpg)
A representative from the local garden club stopped by.  Her name is Allyn Thompson.  I couldn't help but notice how pretty she was.  But, er, I have no money to start a garden.  I only have $17 left, and I'll need to feed my cat, Pyrus, tomorrow.

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Didn't you hear me, lady?  I don't want a garden!  I don't even have a house or a toilet - and you want me to start a garden?!

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You really know how to insult someone, don't you?  Right now I feel this small!

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I thumb your nose!  Ha ha ha!

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Allyn:  You'll pay for that, little elf boy!

Yeah, whatever.  What are you going to do about it?

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Allyn:  What am I going to do about it?  This!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/allyn6.jpg)
Bam!  Kapow!  Crunch!  Oof!   Zowie!  Kablam!  Kablooey!

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I can't believe Allyn kicked my ass.  And NO, I'm not going to show you a picture of her defeating me!  I'm humiliated enough!

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NOOO!  Not again!  Not twice in one day!  This can't be happening!

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My tree...my tree...heeeee

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_745c6ad6.jpg)
...treee...

Allyn:  That was fun.  Wanna dance again?

...........

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_b45c6b24.jpg)
Well, hello doctor.  Did you call me a cab?  I called it myself?  I don't remember that.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/burneddogs.jpg)
The cab took me down to the spa, where I can finally get a hot shower and something to eat.  I burned the hot dogs.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/d1burneddogs.jpg)
Sigh.  Can this day get any worse?

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Poor Pyrus.  He's hungry, too.

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Aah!  What the heck is the matter with your neck?

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You are so not a part of this legacy.  Not with that backwards head thing you have going on there.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/shower.jpg)
What the?  Who the heck is that?  Why is she spying on me in the shower?

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/shower2.jpg)
How can she even see me?  I can barely even see her.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/shower3.jpg)
What?!  How can she see anything over that great big hedge and through the itty bitty window?  Crazy old bat!

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I hate public toilets!  *shiver*

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_945c6c4c.jpg)
No...didn't really...I used a...PUBLIC...TOILET...GERMS!!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/d1therapyagain.jpg)
Yes, Dr.  Nice to see you again, too.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_145c6ebf.jpg)
Okay - this girl is gorgeous.  I need to play it cool and tell her about myself.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/talk.jpg)
Uh...I really like kissing?  Oh, man, I'm such an idiot.  So much for making her a part of my legacy.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_745c7007.jpg)
I know!  I know!  C'mon...pick me!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_d45c7213.jpg)
Mysterious stranger:  And then I suck their blood.

You...suck their blood?

Mysterious Stranger:  Why, yes.  How else is a vampire to feed?

Mental note - she is so not a part of this legacy.

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Pyrus has kitty dreams of a house.  I think I'm going to cry.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/crumplebabe.jpg)
I hate Allyn.  But this old lady is kinda cute.  Hey, Crumplebabe!  Call me!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/D1backhome.jpg)
I can't believe Allyn kicked my ass.  I'm so embarrassed.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_345c7351.jpg)
I'm so tired!  I want a bed!!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/afterlot.jpg)
I'm not home two minutes and Allyn starts in with her crap again.

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Yeah?  Well, back at ya, babe! 

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_f45c73d6.jpg)
I hate that woman.  She is not a part of this legacy.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_f45c73ea.jpg)
This sucks more than I could possibly have imagined.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/snapshot_545c5e41_345c7381.jpg)
Allyn:  You stink!

Marisa:  No, you stink!

Me:  Ladies, ladies.  I think you both stink.  Why don't you go home and shower.

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So concludes my first day in the human world.  So far it sucks to the max.  I wonder how much more I can take?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: brittybe on February 23, 2008, 05:08:00 pm
Yay, legacy! Your legacy is very entertaining Astralfaery. Poor Elwyn is going through a very rough period. Lightning striking that tree twice, that's some bad luck!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Hidden~Secret on February 23, 2008, 05:18:53 pm
I love this legacy the tree reminds me of the one in my legacy lol.I hope Elwyn gets better luck or he'll surely be buried under that tree in no time lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on February 24, 2008, 04:47:56 am
Okay, wow.
At least he has a tree. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on February 24, 2008, 11:04:28 am
Thanks, guys!  I'm glad you're enjoying it.  Poor Elwyn is having a very rough start.  Probably because I picked a lot of handicaps to start with.  It's got to get better, right?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on February 26, 2008, 03:19:12 pm
lmao. totally lurved it!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 2
Post by: Astral Faery on February 28, 2008, 02:47:22 pm
Thanks, xgreydovex!

Chapter 2

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Sigh.  Well, life hasn't gotten much better since I last saw you.  I spend a lot of time at community lots, bathing, using *shiver* public toilets, and eating burned hot dogs.

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I was right there.  Two feet away, I just couldn't hold it anymore.  Why does life have to be so hard?

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I know, I know!  I nearly passed out in cat pee.  Litterboxes are expensive when you can't pay your bills!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/Baker.jpg)
Okay.  I have a job as a Baker.  I'm too tired and depressed to clean up after Pyrus.  But look!  I managed to scrimp and save (and not pay bills) and buy myself a cheap couch to sleep on.  

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I hate my life!

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What's with this Allyn chick, anyway?  Can't she let an elf enjoy a hot dog while his fuming body odor threatens to make him gag?

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/hotbath.jpg)
Ahhh.  I'm glad Allyn got bored and left.  This feels so goooood.  I wish I had my own tub.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/reflections.jpg)
Okay.  If the chicken came first, where did it come from?  Wouldn't it have to hatch from an egg?  And the egg can't come first, because it would only be here if a chicken laid it.  I don't think I'll ever figure this out...

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Oh no!  I lost my job!  It wasn't my fault!  Honest!

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I have bills, I was hoping to buy my own toilet because I'm sure multitudes of infectious diseases have now invaded my body because I've been forced to use public ones, and Pyrus still doesn't have a litter box!

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It wasn't my fault that the new guy stuck his hand in the donut frying oil.  I didn't push him because I was cranky and uncomfortable and my life sucks - honest!

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Now I'm stuck in a viscious whirlpool of depression.  It's sucking me down into its depths, and threatens to drown me.  I can't get a job because I'm depressed.  I go to town to have some fun, but I'm so tired I can't concentrate.  I pass out before I can get to the paper to find a job, so I go straight to the couch to sleep.  And while I'm sleeping, I'm having nightmares, not sleeping well, and wake up too depressed to get a job.  AND WHY IS THE CAT SCRATCHING THE COUCH?  He has his own scratching post, for crying out loud!  You know how hard it was to buy that thing for him?

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/sorrypyrus.jpg)
Okay, I need to put on a brave front for the cat.  It's okay, Pyrus.  Things will get better soon - I promise.  (I hope...)

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I'm getting worried.  Winter is nearly here and I don't have anything even resembling a house.  I managed to put off my bills and buy this cheap heater so I don't freeze to death.

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Lady - GET OUTTA DA FOOD!!

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Wow!  I got a new job in the Casino career.  Just between you and me, I think it's one of those fancy schmancy downloaded careers, but who cares?  I work seven days a week (so I don't have to job jump to bring in money everyday), and I get paid $300/day in an entry level position.  And just look at this ride!  Cheating on the Legacy?  Well, maybe just a little.  But you'll keep my secret, won't you?

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Today is Saturday.  The fifth day of my Legacy.  I finally got a bed!!  I cannot begin to tell you what a luxury a full night's sleep is.  Ahhh.  Downloaded or not, this Casino career is a life saver.

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Hey Jess.  I'm standing here in the snow in my pajamas, and my feet are frozen to the ground in a puddle of cat pee.  So, wanna go out?

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Things are really heating up with Jess.  We seem to have a lot in common, and I'm hoping she's 'the one'.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/kiss.jpg)
Er, ignore the creepy guy staring at us.  And you shouldn't be watching, either.  This is a private moment.

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I'm home from my date and I feel great!  I forgot to tell you that I managed to buy a mini fridge.  Yes, things are definitely looking up.  I miss Jess, already.  I think I'll ask her to move in with me.

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I invited Jess over and proposed.  She said yes!  And she moved in right away.  She didn't have very much money, but it was enough to get a roof over our heads.  Winter is here.

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This is it!  I finally have a bed under a roof and I have a toilet, too!  It can only get better from here.

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Jess is something else.  She's a mad scientist!  I think I hit the jackpot!  I married for love, of course, but that cushy salary sure will come in handy!  And I'd rather not think about what she can do with that claw...

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I can't say I approve of her choice of friends, though.  What is a Goopy, anyway?  And why is he talking to her about THAT?

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Wow!  Look at all of Jess's loot!  We're going to have enough to build a whole house after we sell all this stuff.  Yep, things are definitely looking up.  What does the future hold for us?  Well, you'll have to come back and visit to find out, won't you?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on February 29, 2008, 01:32:28 am
Okay, what's this Legacy thing? It sounds intriguing, is it like a challenge, or just a plot device?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Hidden~Secret on February 29, 2008, 04:19:09 pm
Quote from: steelguy;1155521
Okay, what's this Legacy thing? It sounds intriguing, is it like a challenge, or just a plot device?


its just when you set up a sim/family & don't use any cheats along the way & you can't have them do certain things if you choose.Then it goes to all their generations of children & then their childrens children.Check my legacy about the Thompson family (page 2) & you'll see what I mean by it following generation by generation :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 04, 2008, 11:07:24 am
Steelguy - you can read the official rules for the Legacy Challenge here:  http://www.legacychallenge.com/


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on March 07, 2008, 08:47:29 am
YAY! HE HAS HIS OWN TOILET!
lmao
still luvin it!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 08, 2008, 11:13:12 am
Yes, finally!  I tell ya, I was almost ready to quit this before the first week was over, lol.  Things got a lot easier when he didn't have to travel to community lots to fulfill his needs anymore.

I'm glad you're liking it.  I don't think that many people are reading it, but I'll continue on for now.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on March 09, 2008, 10:37:49 pm
:rofl: this legacy is TOTALLY awesome!! i tried it once, but i ended up accidentally killing about 22 sim pixels :wink:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on March 10, 2008, 03:44:00 am
I'm reading it! Honest! *bounces*

Trying to start my own Legacy now. May or may not appear here soon, depending on if I can get the damn great apathy goblins off my chest. *swats them*


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 10, 2008, 10:18:02 am
xTERRIx - oh no!  What happened to your 22 sims?  Yikes, that's a lot.  Thanks for the comments.

steelguy - lol - yeah, those goblins bother me sometimes, too.  I tried not to be apathetic once, but then I decided I really didn't care.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 3
Post by: Astral Faery on March 11, 2008, 07:10:53 pm
Chapter 3

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Jess moving in with me couldn't have been timed better. We got a bedroom finished right before the heavy snow of winter started. It was a harsh winter, with low temperatures and more snow than I've ever seen.

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Pyrus seems hardly bothered by the weather. He's checking out his new cat toy.

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We sold all of Jess's loot except the hot tub. We thought we'd keep it so we could kick back and relax. Even though the water was warm, the freezing air was still detrimental. Poor Jess stepped out of the hot tub, and the water instantly froze to her body.

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I was really worried about her. I was afraid I would lose her already, when I just found her. I did my best to nurse her back to health. First I thawed her out with a hair dryer.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/freezing.jpg)
Then I had her stand in front of our little heater. Poor Jess. Thank goodness she's okay. Hot tubbing + winter = bad idea. The hot tub has to go.

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Our house is coming along quite nicely. You can see we have our walls up, and can now move our kitchen into the actual kitchen. Things are looking up!

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I bought a weight machine to get myself into shape. How exciting that, not only is it inside the house, but I have a whole separate room to put it in.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/fit.jpg)
Yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about! Check out these biceps!

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Now that we have a table, Jess and I can take our meals together and discuss important issues.

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Jess got a makeover! The girl is hot, hot, hot!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/interior.jpg)
With Jess's income, it wasn't long before we were able to get our walls and floors done. What do you think? Looking pretty good, huh?

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Here's a view of the living room looking into the dining room. Don't you just love the moods the walls bring to the room? Our dining room is warm and inviting. Our living room is deep and relaxing. We found everything we need at Sugah's Place. Beautiful selections. If you haven't been there, I highly recommend it!  (Link at the end of the chapter)

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Soon I was able to buy a more comfortable bed.

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I know what you're thinking. You're wondering why I have a sink in my bedroom. To prevent the spread of germs, of course. And the burglar alarm? I have one in every room of the house. There's always a chance that the one on the front door won't work, enabling a burglar to get into another room. You can never be too careful.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/germs.jpg)
Speaking of germs, they're everywhere. I'll scrub this shower until it shines.

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Germs...

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Jess told me that she was suddenly feeling queasy.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/babytalk.jpg)
Then she told me why. I'm going to be a daddy!

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When our baby grows to be a child, he or she can use my weight room for a bedroom.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/outsideeyes.jpg)
Aah!  Right outside the window!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/snapshot_545c5e41_945ef9f9.jpg)
You will never be a part of this Legacy. Go home.

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I decided to finally tie the knot with Jess.

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Finally! The house is finished. Looks pretty sharp, if I do say so myself.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/novel4.jpg)
I've always wanted to write a novel.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/novel2.jpg)
Okay, now what's another word for germs?

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Bacteria! Of course!

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Ah, she's beautiful, isn't she?

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In true Legacy fashion, Jess gives birth in the bathroom. Why now? When both the toilet and shower need to be repaired.

Jess: Honey, the baby's coming!

Me:  Hmm? Okay, just one sec.

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Jess:  It's a boy! He's beautiful!  

Me:  Okay - be right there.

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Jess:  Look at him! Just look at him! He's a little angel. We'll call him Alwyn.

Me:  Arrgh! This bathroom is a mess! I can't stand it! Water everywhere! Germs...

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I'm a proud papa! Ewww. Babies are gross!

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Ewww. Germs...

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I decided to quit the casino job because it was a seven day a week deal. I'm tired of never having a day off. My lifetime dream is to rise to the top of the Medical career. And they have a position open! Unfortunately, my first night is also Alwyn's birthday. I'll be sad to miss it. But our family will be better off.

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What a beautiful boy! He'll be perfect to carry on the Avalon Legacy.

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Pyrus had some offspring, too. One of these kittens will continue his legacy.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/babycuddle.jpg)
Aww, now that's cute.

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The hospital gave me this mechanical dummy to practice my surgical skills on. First, I make an incision with the scalpel.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyc.jpg)
Now let's see what we have in here...

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Hmmm. I have no idea what this is.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummye.jpg)
Eh, whatever it is we don't need it.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyff.jpg)
Let's see what else we can find.

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A hamburger!? Buddy, you better start watching your diet.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyg.jpg)
Hello, what's this? Blue, sqhishy.

*thump thump* *thump thump*

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Oh no!! It's a heart! I wasn't supposed to take this out!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyi.jpg)
What do I do now?

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He's not breathing! Staring mouth to mouth!

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The light is flashing! Why is the light flashing!?

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Starting compressions!

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Breathe, darn it!

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C'mon, breathe!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummys.jpg)
Don't do this to me! Please wake up!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyt.jpg)
This isn't funny anymore. Wake up!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyr.jpg)
Wake up, damn you!!! Please...

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyu.jpg)
He's breathing again! Whew! That was a close one.

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Now to close the incision.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyx.jpg)
There you go, Mr. Dummy, good as new. Nothing to worry about.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dummyv.jpg)
Yeah, I'm awesome. I'm going to be a great doctor.

What's next for the Avalon family? Will little Alwyn grow up well? You'll have to read the next chapter to find out!

All the fabulous wallpapers you see in the Avalon house can be found at Sugah's Place (http://sugahsplace.planetthesims.gamespy.com/).


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on March 13, 2008, 08:23:58 pm
hahaha ^.^
and Alwyn is positively adorable!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on March 13, 2008, 09:01:11 pm
:rofl:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on March 15, 2008, 11:16:46 am
Hee hee.  I <3 legacies.  Whether they are serious, or extremely funny like this one! :rofl:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 15, 2008, 12:28:55 pm
Aw, thanks guys!

xgreydovex - yes, Elwyn is a sweetie - even though he's really grumpy and obsessively neat.  I have a big soft spot in my heart for him.

xTerrix - thanks for reading!

Medagic - thanks!  I'm glad you're enjoying it!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 4
Post by: Astral Faery on March 26, 2008, 04:48:49 pm
Sorry it's taken me so long to update.  I've been really busy spoiling my readers with 'Between the Light and the Darkness' - lots of chapters have come out back to back (and another one tomorrow):smile:, with lots of pics!  Whew!  I'm pretty worn out, lol.

Chapter 4
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I'm glad you could make it back. As you can see, Alwyn has grown to be a beautiful child. He has my gold eyes, and his mother's beautiful dark skintone. The combination is striking. Watch out, ladies - this boy is going to be gorgeous.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/alwyncleans.jpg)
He's a great kid. Like me, he helps prevent to spread of germs by keeping things clean.

Alwyn: Germs...

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We finally finished our kitchen! I just love the way all the colors blend together here. It really makes me want to get in there and cook!

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Our dining room is finished as well. And not a moment too soon, because the headmaster will be here for an interview. If all goes well, Alwyn will be admitted into private school. Nothing is too good for my boy.

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I do my best to show him a good time. I gave him a tour of our house, and tried to impress him with some clever conversation. It's not going so well, and I'm starting to fear he'll reject our family.

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I shift the conversation, hoping that a man to man talk might be more up his alley.

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Headmaster Whatshisname: Are you kidding? I *love* woohoo!  

Yeah, I thought so.

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Jess made some fabulous T-bone steaks, which the headmaster inhaled like he hadn't eaten in thirty years. I tried to signal Alwyn with my eyes to never, under any circumstance, let this man into our family. I couldn't abide such a slob in this legacy.

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Success! We pass with flying colors.  Now Alwyn will have the best, and most expensive education available.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/Alwynsleeps.jpg)
He's going to grow up to be great.

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Alwyn chose the kitten he wanted to keep, and Jess sold the other one to big nose Ben. Yeah, you guessed it - he will never be a part of this legacy.

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Stupid shower!

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Work, you piece of crap!

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Alwyn: Mom, what's woohoo?

Jess: It's uh, er, it's, hmmm..

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Me: Well, son, it's like this...

Alwyn: Yeah? What is it dad?

Jess: Honey, I really don't think we should be discussing this at the breakfast table.

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Me: Woohoo is one of the greatest things because...

Jess: Elwyn, please! This isn't appropriate!

Me: ...that's how you get babies. Little pooping barfing miracles. Isn't that great?

Alwyn: That's disgusting!

Me: Yep, that's why you should never do it. Now eat your poptart.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/catthinks.jpg)
Pyrus is upset - but no one knows why. He doesn't even know. I always suspected cats didn't have much going on upstairs.

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Alwyn: Ow! You threw it too hard!

Me: Oops! Sorry, son. (ha ha)

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Komei: Whaddaya mean you don't like tv? Everyone likes tv!

Alwyn: I just think it's boring. Hey, wanna see what I can do?

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Alwyn: Watch me! Almost got it! Keep watching!

Komei: Boo! Boo!

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Alwyn: Oof!

Komei: That really stinks, kid.

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Alwyn: Wait! I know I can do it. Let me try again!

Komei: Boo!

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Alwyn: Look! I did it!

Komei: Boooring!

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Alwyn: Ta-daa!

Komei: Um...what was I saying again? Oh yeah - booooo!

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Alwyn: This guy is a total jerk. I can see why dad doesn't want him in the legacy.

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Sneaky Thief: Hee, hee, hee, what shall I steal first?

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The Law: Hold it right there!

Sneaky Thief: Gasp! Oh no! It's The Law!

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The Law: That's right, common criminal! You're going to jail!

Sneaky Thief: Aw, can't I just take one little vase? They'll never miss it!

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Oh no! I knew it! I just knew I'd be robbed someday! Good thing I just put fresh batteries in the burglar alarm!

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Me: Down with thieves! Boo!

Sneaky Thief: Hey, Elwyn.

The Law: Grrr!

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Sneaky Thief: You're really cute. Do you think I could be part of this legacy sometime?

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The Law: Alright, in you go. You won't be stealing anything on my watch.

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The Law: And what nerve! Trying to weasel your way into the legacy. You disgust me. (I wonder if they would let *me* be a part of it...)

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Me: Alright, son. I'm going to teach you how to be a great doctor.

Alwyn: You?! Ha ha ha!

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Me: I've got my trusty scalpel ready.

Alwyn: Ha ha ha ha!!

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Alwyn: This is getting pretty gross. Can I go inside, now?

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Alwyn: I'm officially grossed out now!

Me: It's alright, son. I'm an expert. Now let's see what we can find in here..

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/teachd.jpg)
Me: Oh no! This isn't supposed to come out!

Alwyn: Ewww - it really stinks, dad!

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Me: Not again! This isn't supposed to come out, either!

Alwyn: Sigh! Okay, are we done, yet?

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Alwyn: I love the snow!

Will Elwyn be able to teach young Alwyn the important things in life so he can carry on the Avalon legacy? Will Alwyn grow into a successful teen? Will Elwyn ever reach the top of the medical career? Tune in to the next chapter to find out!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on March 27, 2008, 07:53:24 am
awww :]
and this legacy is TOTAL AWESOMENESS!!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 27, 2008, 10:41:59 am
LOL - thank you!  I don't think all that many people are interested, but I'm having a good time with it, so I'll continue on.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on March 27, 2008, 08:21:55 pm
yay! :] im glad your going to keep going.
it would be a shame for you to stop :[


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 27, 2008, 09:14:41 pm
Hilarious! Everyone wants to be a star. lol Your doing a great job. I'm reading it now. Can't wait for the next update.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 27, 2008, 09:19:01 pm
Thanks, guys!  I'm really glad you're enjoying it.  :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on March 28, 2008, 12:54:54 am
That kid is just too damn cute. :)

Love the little father/son moment.

And the "talk": Well, son... it's like this...:worship:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 28, 2008, 12:27:36 pm
Isn't he adorable?  I was so pleased how he turned out.  I was hoping the baby would have dark skin because I was so eager to see it with those gold eyes.  Alwyn is a little character, too, lol.

Thanks for reading!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on March 28, 2008, 02:35:52 pm
:laugh: This is awesome - I just love that medical reward :laughing: Makes me wanna go ahead with this apocalypse challenge I keep meaning to do :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 28, 2008, 03:18:46 pm
I've tried that!  I had a lot of fun with it for awhile.  I stuck with it quite awhile, and want to sometime try again.  I got kind of bored after I had lifted the major restrictions, then I just mainly had the Uni ones left, which didn't affect a whole lot.  Plus I was confused over one of the rules, so I was never sure if I was doing the right thing, lol.

Thanks for your comments.  It's just a little thing I'm doing for lighthearted fun - a little less intense than my other story, lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on March 28, 2008, 03:44:24 pm
Yeah, know what you mean... he went and did it in the end - after telling Tank to let me sleep he goes and keeps me up 'til 3 in the morning! :lol: Trying to do some homework but the damn program keeps crashing :mad: Gonna have a play of FT once my back-ups are done, just to chill for a bit :lol:

Yeah, some of the rules are a bit confusing, I've read through it about two to three times. Still, looks worth trying just for a laugh ;)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on March 29, 2008, 11:50:54 pm
I laughed through the whole thing! Nice and funny. If you don't mind, can you tell me where you got those windows for your house from? Thanks! Can't wait to see MORE.
:smt106


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on March 30, 2008, 01:03:14 am
Sadie - I'm not doing much better - I've been staying up way too late and I have three sick kids to deal with, ugh.  What program is it that keeps crashing?  How are you enjoying FT?  I haven't gotten it yet because I want to make sure all my favorite mods/hacks are updated first.  Some I need for storytelling, some I just can't live without.

Squirt - ooh.  I have no idea where the windows came from.  But the next time I'm in my game I'll check and see if they say anything, then I'll let you know.  Thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed it!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on March 30, 2008, 08:51:30 am
Given how much I'm needing to back up, it's taking me ages to get them all done! I'm using the AnyGameStarter to keep things separate, so that's four lots of back-ups in total, and I've been very tired as well - can't lay all the blame on certain characters though, neighbours kept me awake Friday. Long story short, still haven't installed FT yet - ooh yeah, there's an anim box for that available, BTW :D

What program? It's an "authoring" (read game prototyping) program called Virtools - I'm stuck with version 3, even though 4's been out for ages (Uni won't upgrade yet), and version 3 is riddled with bugs >_< Finally managed to make some progress, to the point where I started getting a headache so had to stop :lol: Aaaaanyway, hijacking over ;) Hope your kids get better soon :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: hotrod50s on April 03, 2008, 04:25:07 pm
really enjoying this legacy,the bit about the crook trying to weasel into it was priceless good job will be watching for updates


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 04, 2008, 10:30:35 am
Thanks for the info about AGS, Sadie.  Very interesting program.  Four backups?  Ick.  One is enough!

Thanks, hotrod!  I'll update eventually, lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 5
Post by: Astral Faery on April 08, 2008, 10:25:54 am
Chapter 5


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Our gorgeous boy has grown into a teen.  He looks very handsome in his private school uniform.

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Me:  You know son, now that you're a teenager, you can run right out and get a job!  It's never too early to learn the value of hard work.

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One day, Alwyn brought home a friend from school.  Kenya is a cute girl, but I'm not sure what to make of that hair.  She seems to like Alwyn, though.

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They seem to get along pretty well, most of the time.

Alwyn:  I don't like soup!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/noogie.jpg)
And for some reason she keeps coming back.

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Alwyn:  This one time...

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/dadburnedfood.jpg)
Alwyn:...Dad burned the food!

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I'm beginning to wonder what she sees in him.


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Okay, so we're not the most mature parents.

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Here's Kenya sharing a tender moment with Alwyn.  Aww...

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/robinbuzzer.jpg)
Then she turns right around and does a joybuzzer on Jess.  She's not very nice - but I suppose she'll fit right into this family.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/catsargue2.jpg)
Lately, Pyrus has not gotten along with his mate, Cinder, at all.  And, just I feared it would, it has come to blows between the two.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/catfight.jpg)
Thank goodness they had a litter of kittens before this happened.  There would be no breeding them now.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/catshate.jpg)
Because they hate each other.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/showerfix.jpg)
Stupid shower!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/showerfix2.jpg)
Why haven't we bought a new shower, yet?

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/serenade.jpg)
I'm a romantic at heart.  I always make time for my beautiful wife.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/woohoothinkgin.jpg)
Me:  What a fabulous woohoo!

Jess:  Eh, I've had better.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/chiefofstaff.jpg)
I've finally done it!  I've made it to the top of the medical career!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/hardpunch.jpg)
Alwyn:  Ow!  That hurt!

Me:  You need to toughen up if you're going to be the man of the house someday.

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Alwyn asked Kenya what she thought of him.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/oops.jpg)
Poor kid.  Being a teen is tough.

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Alwyn:  I don't like beach balls!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/huglava.jpg)
Maybe if he would spend more time romancing Kenya and less time hugging on that cat, things would be different.  I know, because I'm an expert in that department.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/Alwynfirstkiss.jpg)
Aw, Alwyn's first kiss.  Isn't that just the sweetest thing?

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Alwyn:  It's okay, Mom.  You don't have to tell me what first woohoo means.  I already know.

Jess:  WHAT?!

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It wasn't long before our baby boy was heading off to college, sniff sniff.

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Here's our boy, all grown up.  We didn't realize he'd be dragging Kenya off to college with him...and rooming together.

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Now, we've heard lots of things about college life.  Of wild parties...

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...juvenile behavior...

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...and other unmentionable behavior.

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But we don't have a thing to worry about with Alwyn.

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He's always been a great kid.  He's always known right from wrong.

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We know he's studying hard to bring in those high grades and fabulous scholarships.

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And we trust him completely.  We couldn't have asked for a better son.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/AlwynKenya.jpg)
Our handsome boy has returned from college.  He asked Kenya to move in - he's crazy about her and wants to get married.  I'm thrilled for him.

Jess and I have aged during Alwyn's college years, and it's time for me to hand over the family story to him, now.  And I couldn't be happier.

*Squirt - I promise I haven't forgotten that you asked about the windows.  I actually haven't been in the game lately, but I'll check the next time I open it up to take shots for BL&D.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on April 08, 2008, 02:14:27 pm
Yay! *Whistles, claps, punches air.*
Um. Think I've been playing this game too much lately...

That was the fastests aging I've ever seen! Child to teen to YA to Adult, all in one post!

Loved it, though. And ah, the noogieing of the girlfriend. I had a Sim do that, and yes, she still stuck around. Wierd.

Love the comments on their talking! Alwyn: I don't like soup. *sniggers*


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on April 08, 2008, 11:12:35 pm
Aw, thanks! V. cool post. Kids grow up so fast nowadays *sighs* like me. I miss being a kid... :-P


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: nicole77 on April 08, 2008, 11:19:57 pm
ah, i love your story ari,this is oxxnicolexxo btw from PTS :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on April 09, 2008, 07:54:21 am
ahhh! They're going to make such pretty babies!!!!
and did i already say that this story is AWESOMENESS?!?!?! Cause if i didnt, its been long overdue.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 09, 2008, 01:08:55 pm
steelguy and Squirt - Yeah, I know, kind of an abrupt transition, huh?  I didn't realize that I only had a handful of teen shots, and I had intended to only take a few college ones.  I really hate the Uni experience and get through it as quickly as possible!

greydove - They are a beautiful couple, aren't they?  And the offspring turned out stunning.  Thanks for the compliments.

Hey, Nicole!  Glad to see you here.  Thanks for reading.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: sjam on April 10, 2008, 02:05:20 pm
What are you doing? What about Timmy wimmy?

I love this anyway, it's hilarious.

*attack of the hypnotism cookies is going on in the other thread ;))


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on April 10, 2008, 03:59:02 pm
@steelguy: Wouldn't be talking about Tank would you? :lol: Ah, love no auto-noogie - I dread to think what he'd be like if I didn't have that...!

@Astral: Great update! I love the parent's comments about his son in Uni with the pics :laughing:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 10, 2008, 06:26:47 pm
Aww your legacy is suffering in writing because of your other story. That was like bam, bam, bam. All grown up. See if you didn't write such interesting stories this wouldn't have happened. ;) Still adorable anyway.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 11, 2008, 03:52:02 pm
kcbanana - Don't worry.  Tim's story is still being told.  This just gives me a little break once in awhile.

Sadie - thanks!

Diana - aw, I'm sorry.  I realized after the fact that I didn't take nearly enough pictures for this piece.  I'll try to slow the future chapters down a little.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 12, 2008, 01:28:38 am
Aww I don't mind, I know your trying to get your stories done and have three little ones to chase after. I don't know how you do it. I watch my three grandsons 7 months, 2 years, and 5. Sometimes I'll be chasing them around come back and there I am still sitting in a thread 2 or three hours later. lol I love reading your stories.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on April 12, 2008, 01:38:06 am
Sadie: There's a no auto-noogie? Nah, it's too much fun to watch 'em.  Johnny did it to Ophelia today... I'm just waiting for a girl to do it to her boyfriend.. :)

Astral: Hey, we're beginning to hijack this thread, too! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 12, 2008, 01:16:27 pm
Diana - yes, three boys can be a handful!  Your grandsons are younger than my group (11, 9, nearly 5), and I bet they're busy, busy, busy.  I know mine are, lol.  Sometimes I wish they had an off switch!  Thank you for your compliment.  You'll be happy to know that the next chapters will be longer, and it looks like I got more sufficient coverage of the third generation's childhood and teen years - so that will cover a few chapters.  Thanks for reading.

steelguy - that's okay!  I don't mind the hijacking.  I actually like the noogie, most of the time.  It cracks me up.  It can be detrimental to a growing relationship, though.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on April 12, 2008, 01:51:22 pm
Haha, now I'm tempted to take mine out :lol: That'd be interesting - so far, three out of four Strangetown teens love to grab their SOs for either a smooch or a goose :laughing: Tank's too "refined" for that, although he doesn't seem to mind being on the receiving end ;)

Ah well, I've shipped them off to Uni now. ... Oh Gawd, I've just remembered... ACR? Family sims? Three bolts of chemistry? Inteen? Never mind noogies, I just hope there's enough room in those houses... *prepares for baby overload*


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on April 14, 2008, 09:57:43 pm
Wow, this is really good Astral!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 6
Post by: Astral Faery on April 16, 2008, 10:48:19 am
Thanks, mpb.  :)

Chapter 6

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I didn't want to waste any time making Kenya my bride.  So, in the presence of family and friends, and the maid, Kenya and I exchanged our vows.  My dad's Legacy tree formed the only backdrop.  My family still doesn't have a lot of money, so we couldn't splurge too much, but I didn't care.  The only thing that mattered to me was this beautiful woman before me.

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Our guest clapped and cheered.  Now I'm a married man!

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Time to cut the cake.  I daintily fed Kenya a mouthful of the delicious confection.

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Then it was time for lunch.  I couldn't even eat.  I just kept staring at the perfection that was now my wife.  I can't believe how lucky I am.  Is this a good looking legacy or what?

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Er, dad.  I'm trying to play red hands with Glen.  Do you mind?

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Then we were wisked away in a limo for our honeymoon.

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We had a whole new room added to the house for Kenya and I to sleep in.  I'm not really that happy with the bedding, so we special ordered a matching bedspread from Sugah's Place.  It should be here soon, but the bedroom still looks pretty good, don't you think?

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/weddingnight2.jpg)
Kenya and I could't wait to try it out.

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Me:  Kenya, I've been thinking...

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Me:  How would you feel about having a baby right away?

Kenya:  Huh?

Me:  I mean, I know we both want to get started on our careers and all, but I would really like the chance to be a dad, too.

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Kenya:  I'm for that!

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Kenya:  We can start right now.

Me:  Can you guys leave, please?

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I would love to be an Education Minister someday.  But the only job I could find was in the Culinary field.  They were so impressed with my skills that they gave me this little reward on the first day!  Kinda makes me feel bad for quitting as soon as an education position opens up.  Nah, not really.
Gobble, gobble.

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Kenya:  Uh, maybe if I move this one...

Me: *cough* not that one *cough*

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Kenya:  Okay... I'll move this one.

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Kenya:  That's good, right?

Me:  Great, honey.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/Shirra_photos/chess4.jpg)
Me:  Hey, what's that?  Is that a spider?

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Kenya:  What?  Where?

Me:  Keep looking, you can't miss it.  Heh heh.

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Dad is really starting to show his age.  And if you thought he was grouchy before, he's really surly, now.  He never misses an opportunity to complain.  He criticizes Kenya for her choice of clothing.

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When he's not complaining, he spends his free time working on his novel.

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And watching the cooking show on tv.

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We got a new shower, but it seems to break down as much as the other one always did.  We can afford a repairman, now, but Dad insists on fixing it himself.  Maybe it just gives him an excuse to curse and bang something with a wrench.  Everyone needs an outlet, I suppose.

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One time I invited a friend over from college.  She clogged the toilet and I thought Dad was going to blow a gasket.  He chewed her out for nearly half an hour over that.

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I was afraid he hurt her feelings and she would wash her hands of all of us.  I need friends for my next promotion.  Don't blow it, Dad!

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But she surprised me.  She bit right back.

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Cheerleader whose name I forgot:  Talk to the hand, buddy!

Hmmm.  There may be room in the legacy for her.

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Kenya still isn't pregnant.  While we wait, we're working in the jobs of our choice.  A position opened up in the Education field for me, the Criminal track for her.  I was kind of skeptical about her desire to be a Criminal Mastermind, but she clawed her way to the top quickly, and just look at that outfit!

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Unfortunately, though, now we hardly see each other.  Her carpool arrives for work right when mine is dropping me off.  We manage a quick wave to each other before heading our separate directions.  We're like two ships passing in the night.

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Pyrus has grandkitties!  The third generation of cats has been born.  The third generation of humans will be on its way soon, too.  Kenya is finally pregnant!

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Er, Mom, perhaps you should take the claw off before you pick up the future parent of generation four.  We don't want this kitten to be spayed or neutered!

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What is that little thing, right there?  Out, damn spot!

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Time to go to work!  I'm almost at the top.  My wife is pregnant, and I'm happy.  And I'm so clean that bubbles follow me everywhere I go.

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Now that Kenya is pregnant, she has a voracious appetite.

Kenya:  Are you going to finish that?

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She also uses the bathroom constantly.

Me:  Don't flush the toilet when I'm in the shower!

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One day I was headed outside when this crazy chick came out of nowhere and shoved me.  Claimed I was spying on her with my telescope.  As if!  She may as well have 'Spinster' tattooed on her forehead.

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Me:  You wish, lady!  You're not going to weasle into this legacy that easily!  Go crawl back in the hole you came out of!

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We lost Pyrus today.  I was there to see the Grim Reaper come and take him.  Such sadness.

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This really creeped me out.  Kenya came in to say goodbye to Pyrus, but kind of stood in the Grim Reaper.  It was almost like an ominous view of the future, or something.  It literally gave me chills.

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The next time you visit, you'll get to find out what's inside this big, beautiful belly.  Hope to see you then!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 16, 2008, 03:42:34 pm
I hate the telescope shoving I wanted to see the big dust thing going with them fighting in opposite directions of each other. lol Great update! Can't wait to see what she'll have, I hope she hasn't been eating any cheescake. ;)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on April 16, 2008, 05:02:16 pm
Great update!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on April 17, 2008, 03:24:58 am
Awww.... They're such a cute couple. :)
So the Women in this legacy so far are - Mad Scientist and Criminal Mastermind?
These guys like Bad Girls, right? :)

And dead cat whaaaaagghhh! (sob) :(


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Chaavik on April 17, 2008, 08:30:09 am
Fantastic story! That picture of the pregnant woman standing sort of inside the Grim Reaper definitely made an impact.. I thought.. Wow, that -is-.. leaving me a lil speechless!

Looking forward to seeing the next chapter!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 17, 2008, 12:28:57 pm
Diana - thanks!  The telescope thing kind of amuses me.  I like seeing how they react differently to being shoved.  Some of them cry like babies, lol.  And nope, no cheesecake.  I like doing things the natural way.

mpb - thank you!

steelguy - they are both bad girls, aren't they?  I hadn't realized that until you said so.  Funny!

Chaavik - Pretty creepy, huh?  Kinda got me, too.  Thanks for reading!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on April 20, 2008, 03:19:57 am
Yeah, freaky Grim Reaper pic. Again... it was good and again... I really have nothing interesting to say, but thought I should say something...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 20, 2008, 12:08:13 pm
Thanks, Squirt! :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on April 22, 2008, 05:44:11 pm
poor kitty :'(
and i just freakin love your CC!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 22, 2008, 06:44:32 pm
Yeah, that's the sad part about the Legacy Challenge - death eventually comes to everyone.  If you kept them all alive you'd be over run in no time.

The CC - do you mean the walls?  You can find those at Sugah's Place (http://sugahsplace.planetthesims.gamespy.com/).  She has some really awesome stuff!

Thanks for stopping by for a read!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on April 24, 2008, 07:38:33 am
yeah, thats probly way my game runs so slow! i cant part with like half my sims...lol

yeah i was talking about the walls, and the hair. Especially the hair. And the default skin tones, and the clothes.
^.^


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on April 24, 2008, 01:46:30 pm
LOL - so, just about everything, then?  I get hair and skin from all over, so if you like something specific I can try to look it up for you.  I use Louis defaults for skin.

Dang it!  I wanted to put this picture in the chapter, but I couldn't find it!  I ran across it today while I was browsing through the pics for the next chapter.  I had misplaced it - duh!  It's even creepier than the other one.
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Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on April 24, 2008, 04:43:26 pm
Okay, now that's a scary picture. :shock:

And to go back to the telescope thing, in my Strangetown, everyone who uses the telescope during the day seems to end up spying on Vidcund Curious. He spends a lot of time running around the place angrily poking people. Haven't tried to see who he spys on yet... :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on April 24, 2008, 04:43:29 pm
It almost looks like she's the Grim Reaper itself...wow O.o


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 7
Post by: Astral Faery on May 05, 2008, 12:23:21 pm
Yeah - Vidcund is the town paranoid in Strangetown - I've had issues with him, too.

Yes, very scary picture!  Kind of gives you chills, doesn't it?

Chapter 7

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It wasn't long before Pyrus came back in ghost form.

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Though it gave me a bit of a start, I enjoyed seeing his ghost.  I was his first scare.

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Dad finally finished his book.  He seemed pretty proud of himself.

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That is, until his publisher called.  The book isn't doing too well.  Poor Dad.  

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It's time!  Kenya gives birth in the bedroom (note our matching bedspread.  It finally came in.)  She gives birth to...

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A beautiful baby girl with my golden eyes and both her parents' dark skintone.  Her name is Alynna.

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The baby days are pretty boring.  Since Kenya and I still work some pretty long hours and my folks are retired, Mom takes care of Alynna for us.  It seems like all she ever does though is poop,

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eat,

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poop,

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eat some more,

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and poop some more.

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After a mind numbing infancy, Alynna's first birthday came.

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And there she is!  Isn't she precious?

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/potty2.jpg)
And the first thing I do after eating my cake is put Alynna on the potty.  No more dirty diapers!

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/smartmilk.jpg)
This stuff will help a lot.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/potty.jpg)
But potty training is still boring.  Especially in the middle of the night.

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I couldn't wait to teach Alynna the more exciting things in life, like walking.

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And talking.

Me:  Okay, Alynna, say 'Daddy'.

Alynna:  No

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Me:  Sigh

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Me:  Come on, you can do it.  Da dee.  You try.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/talking4.jpg)
Alynna:  No

Why is their first word always 'no'?

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Alynna:  Bottle

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Me:  Bottle!  Very good!

Oh well.  You have to take your successes when you can get them.

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Parenthood is great.  Just look at my little angel.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/thankspotty.jpg)
Me:  I really appreciate you taking the time to potty train me, Mom.  It sure is a lot of hard work.

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In all the excitement we forgot to take a birthday picture.  But here is our beautiful Alynna, heir to the Avalon Legacy, as a child.  We are very blessed.

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Sigh.  Dad is so grouchy.  I don't even know why he was lecturing Alynna.  He's not happy unless he's complaining about something.

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He was pretty proud of himself afterward, but Alynna wasn't impressed.

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Isn't she a cutie?

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She's just about the perfect child.  And she learns so quickly.  I just know she's going to aspire to knowledge like her dad and grandpa.

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Awwww.

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Me:  Oh - don't do that sweetie.  We don't eat the bubbles.

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Alynna:  Yuck!

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I'm so excited to be a dad.  I want the best of everything for my little girl.  Today I built her a wedding pavilion, so when the time comes for her to get married, she can do it in style.  It's a little premature, I know, but I just coulnd't help myself.

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Dad really wanted to help Alynna with her homework.  I let him.  I kind of wanted to do it myself, but with such long hours it was difficult for me to squeeze it in.

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Aw, poor child.  Looks like Pyrus is making his rounds again.

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There's that weird chick again.  Claiming Kenya was spying on her with the telescope.  I mean, does she really think we have nothing better to do than watch her?

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You go girl!  That's my wife.  She's not going to take it without giving it right back.  I'm so glad I married her.

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Alynna:  Can you help me catch a ladybug, dad?

Me:  Gross.  I hate bugs.  They're creepy and crawly, and most of them are dirty.

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Me:  And let me tell you something else.  Their legs are scratchy and hairy, and it really creeps me out when they crawl on me.

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Me:  Aw, not soup again!  You know I hate the stuff!

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The last time I ate your soup I burned my tongue!  Why can't we have something else for dinner?

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Alynna:  Grandma, can you help me catch a ladybug after dinner?

Jess:  I don't like bugs, dear.  They're nasty little critters.  Young ladies don't catch bugs.

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Alynna was excited to get her first A+.  See?  I told you she was brilliant.

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Aw.  I don't care where you come from, that's just cute.

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Elwyn:  Alynna needs to clean up her toys.  I just stubbed my toe on one of them.  

Sigh.  Pop is so grouchy.

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Ow.  He hits pretty hard for an old man.  And enjoys it.

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Alynna:  Hey, what are you guys talking about?

Me:  Nothing honey (snicker)

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Alynna:  Are you guys talking about Mom?  I'm gonna tell!

Me:  No (snicker), we're not talking about Mom. (Ha ha ha)

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My parents are starting to act strange.  I suspect they're getting senile.  Today Mom took the breakfast dishes and wandered all the way out to the wedding pavilion, set them down, and then just stared at them.  Like she couldn't remember what she was supposed to be doing.

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And Dad has been saying the weirdest things.

Elwyn:  You got to keep things clean, son.  Otherwise the mess will draw rats.

Me:  We don't have any rats, dad.

Elwyn:  Of course we don't.  Because I always keep the house impeccable.

Me:  Sigh.  Whatever, dad.

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Dad isn't always a grouch.  He enjoys playing with his granddaughter.  The two of them have gotten pretty close.

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I spend a lot of time reading to my little princess, too.  Er, I'm not sure why we're reading in the bathroom.  Maybe I thought it was the best place to read a story about toilets?

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It's that time again.  Time for the interview with the headmaster of the private school.  I really want my daughter to go.  It will be like a family tradition.  Kenya greets him while I Mom cooks T-bone steaks.  She told me that she made them when the headmaster came out for the interview when I was a child, and they were a hit.

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Oh, they're a hit, alright.  He scarfs them down like he's starving to death.

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Unfortunately, I have business on the other side of the house, so I must witness this apalling display of manners.

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I'm so disgusted I can barely hide my disdain for this type of behavior.

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Ugh.  Can you say 'Not Legacy Material'?

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Like any pig, he's cleaned his plate before the rest of my refined family has even put a dent in theirs.  If you ask me, I think we're too good for his school.

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We pass with flying colors.  I really expected no less.

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He shook Kenya's hand, then just stood there creepily staring at her.

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What the heck is he looking at?

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Our lovely daughter in her uniform.  She looks so smart.

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This is what it's all about, folks.  The essence of parenthood.  Everyday when I get home from work, Alynna drops whatever she's doing, rushes outside, and gives me a big hug.  It doesn't get much better than this.

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Too soon, it's time to say goodbye to the childhood years and welcome the teens.

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We all gather around and cheer her on.  Go ahead, sweetie, blow out your candles and make a wish!

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She just keeps getting prettier.  I just know she's going to make us proud.  She already has.

What will Alynna aspire to be?  Will she follow the path of Knowledge, as Alwyn hopes, or will she want something else?  What kind of person is she?  Tune in to the next chapter to find out.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on May 05, 2008, 01:21:36 pm
That is one hot family you have there, Ari! :D Great update, gave me a good chuckle :lol:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: glambabe on May 05, 2008, 09:14:34 pm
I love this legacy!! Can't wait for more!! ^^


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on May 06, 2008, 02:16:50 am
Wow. Trying to make up for the lack of pictures in the previous generation? :)
Cute, cute family there. Mom is really keeping her looks well.
And Ghost Cat! Eeeeeeeeeeeeee!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 06, 2008, 12:02:46 pm
Thanks, guys!

Sadie - I got pretty lucky with some of the downtownies and townies I've found, and the defaults really make a difference.  Thanks for the comments!

Glambabe - Thank you!  I realize it's not quite like other legacy stories out there, but I'm trying to find my own style and hoping people like it.  Thanks for reading!

Steelguy - Actually, all the pictures I've taken so far were from playing the family months ago.  I got really eager and played way far ahead (mistake) then sat looking at the pictures wondering why I took some of them and forgetting where I was trying to get to.  This explains why I had so few during Alwyn's childhood - I didn't realize that chapter was going to turn out so anemic.  But I'm happy I had more for Alynna's childhood - because it's too late to go back and take more.  In the game, she's already produced the next generation, and in the story she's barely a teen.  In the future, I'm going to try not to get so far ahead of myself.  I just like the family so dang much, I'm starting to miss them, lol.  Glad you liked it!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: PegasusDiana on May 07, 2008, 02:14:02 am
lol Too cute! I love your sarcastic humor. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 07, 2008, 08:24:51 am
Thanks, Diana!  I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on May 07, 2008, 06:25:29 pm
Lol, i love it!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 09, 2008, 12:08:14 pm
Thanks!  I'm happy people are enjoying it.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on May 13, 2008, 11:12:47 pm
LUV IT!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 19, 2008, 08:51:11 am
Thanks, Terri!  Hopefully I can update it this weekend.  We don't have internet at home right now, so I haven't been able to post anything.  But I have been playing my Legacy family like crazy, and the 5th generation is almost out of college.  I've been working on the story a lot, too, and hopefully have come up with some fun updates to post when we are reconnected.

Thanks for reading, everyone!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on May 20, 2008, 03:05:22 am
She's so pretty! (Alynna) I miss pretty sims... I made Alex Goth have kids (with a pretty-ish sim) and *shudder* I shall say no more. I'm hoping I can breed out the ugliness lol. I love your sarcastic humour aswell. Hope your internet comes back soon.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 8
Post by: Astral Faery on May 25, 2008, 09:43:50 am
Thanks, Squirt!  Alynna did turn out quite well, which I'm happy about since I didn't really want to deal with having more than one possible heir at this time.  I have such a hard time choosing sometimes, this way, there is only one possibility.  But I would have had another if Alynna had showed up with some major flaw, like sims tend to do sometimes.

Alex is actually a pretty good example of that.  I could never understand how he managed to be born to Mortimer and Bella - his features don't match at all.  I always thought Cassandra looked a little off, too, with her very thin face.  But...I'm terribly shallow.  Good luck finding some pretty stock to beautify the Goths, lol.

While we were internetless, I prepared several chapters of Avalon, and played the family through three generations!  I had missed them so much, so it was nice to visit them again.  Crikey, in my game, generation 5 is getting ready to turn into a teen.

I'm still learning my way around telling this story, so some sections may be kind of choppy, and some pictures kind of sloppy.  Choppy and sloppy, lol.  I hope you enjoy it, anyway.

Chapter 8


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Mom is not only getting senile, she's getting paranoid, too.

Jess:  No peeking!

Kenya:  Honestly, Mom, I'm not looking at your diary.

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Unbelievable.  I can't believe this is the second time in my life a thief has broken into our house.

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The Law was there in a jiffy, giving that crook a lesson he'll never forget.  Thank goodness we're rich and influential - the police probably tripped all over each other to see who got to come to the Avalon house to help.

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Wait a minute...why does the burglar have The Law in a headlock?

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Oh no.  No no no...

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This looks bad.  This looks real bad...

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The Law:  I'm sorry.  He got away.

What?!

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Unbelievable.  Absolutely unfathomable.  The crook got away with our flat screen tv.  And he beat the tar out of the policeman.  I bet that cute female officer that came out last time would have kicked his butt.

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It's gone...Our beautiful flatscreen...gone...It doesn't matter that we're filthy rich and can just buy another one, not even feeling the dent of $8,000.  It's the fact that someone broke into our home, our sanctuary.  I feel so violated...

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I'm worried about Alynna.  Now that she's a teen she seems to be completely boy crazy.  She brings so many boys home that I've started calling them by numbers because I lost track of their names.  This is Boy 1.  Some clown she drug home from school.

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For once I'm sharing Dad's opinion.  Neither of us are impressed with this fellow.

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Boy 2.  I don't know anything about this kid, but I can honestly say I got sick to my stomach seeing this.  How well does she know this guy?

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And it gets worse.  Upon coming home from work one day, I spy my Little Princess shamelessly flirting with Boy 1.  What happened to Boy 2?

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As I'm pondering what happened to my innocent little girl, a fire suddenly starts in the kitchen!  Everybody panics.

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And then everyone flocks to the bathroom to wash the stink of smoke from their bodies.

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The teens give up and retreat to the table to have dinner.  Oh great.  There's Boy 2 again.  And look - now we have a Boy 3.  Sigh.

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Me:  Er...Good grief, Kenya!  What are you doing?  There are teens in the room!

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Kenya:  Don't worry.  I shooed everyone out before I got all naked.

Me:  You know, showers were invented for a reason.

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Kenya:  Your parents are fighting over the shower and I just couldn't wait.

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Hooray!  My book is a best seller!  Woopie!

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Go me!

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Oh look what we have here.  Boy 4, sniffing around my daughter.

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Shameless...Just disgusting.

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It's okay if Kenya and I get our groove on.  We're married.  And monogomous.

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Alynna looks embarrassed.  Mom is checking this kid out.  And I'm...uh...preoccupied.

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Ah geez!  Who the heck is this kid?  Boy 5.  And why is she in her nightgown?

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The worst has happened.  Dad died today.  He was coming out of the bathroom and the Grim Reaper was waiting for him.

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He had a good life, and lived to be 81.  I don't think he had any regrets.  

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Goodbye, Dad.

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The next few days were just a blur.  I was so depressed over Dad's death that I didn't take any pictures.  Then, just three days later, Mom was claimed as well.  This is devastating for our family.  But Mom lived to be 84!  I think that's great, and I hope I can have such a long life.

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Kenya and I are showing our age, now.  But, she's still beautiful.  Doesn't she look fabulous?

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Our darling daughter gets a little play time in.  She's growing up quickly and...

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...she soon leaves the nest for college.  I have to tell you, I'm very nervous about letting my very hormonal daughter loose on campus, unsupervised.  Lord knows what kind of trouble she could be getting herself into.

~*~*~*~*

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Hi, Daddy!  Things are going well.  I have a roommate.  His name is Almeric Davis.  I had never even seen him before.  The college is busier than ever, and the dorms have run out of room.

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He doesn't have enough money to rent a campus house, and he asked if he could share mine.  I was kind of hesitant at first, but I couldn't just let him live on the street.

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Soon after I said yes I almost regretted it.  He's kind of...weird.  Like, he would stare at me a lot.  I always felt his eyes one me, it was so awkward.  It almost felt like he was judging me.

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Boy 2?  You mean Ricky?  He's here, too.  I've see him on and off.  And Boy 1's name is Glen.  I thought I was in love with Glen.  We got along really well.

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We've been on several dates.  And for awhile, I thought he was the one.  But I always noticed Almeric in the background, just watching us.

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Boy 3?  You mean John.  He was like, three boyfriends ago.  I haven't seen him in ages.

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Things got pretty serious with Edward, though.  I was crazy about him.

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He's a fabulous kisser.  

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Oh give me a break, Dad!  It's not like you never kissed before!  I am an adult, you know!

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I was pretty sure he was the one.  I know I said that about Boy 1, I mean Glen.  But this was different.  Edward and I really meshed well together.

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He was my day and night.  I thought about him all the time.  But there was Almeric, always watching.  It was kind of creepy.  

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Francis!?  I am not going to settle down with anyone like that!  He's icky.  He's too refined, Dad.  I know you want a sophisticated son-in-law, but Francis is down right snobby.

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Almeric and I started becoming good friends.  It occurred to me that my college days were nearly half over, and I barely even knew him.  I had never taken the time to even talk to him.  I found out he was a pretty decent guy.  I liked spending time with him, and I thought less about other boys while I was with him.

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But it was when he invited me to the Campus Square that things really started to shift between us.  I noticed how handsome he was.  And he was a lot more fun to talk to than the other guys I was seeing.  He was smart.  That was refreshing.

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But he's not completely serious, even though I thought he was.  He knows how to have fun, too.  I expected him to be repulsed by my playfulness, but he wasn't.  He's more playful than he looks.

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I guess maybe it's the glasses that make him seem so serious.  That and the fact that he's so quiet.  It's easy to overlook him because he doesn't really stand out.

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But even behind those glasses, I could see the spark of someone who was excited by life.  Even though quiet, he was pretty popular.  And he aspires to someday be at the top of the military career.  That's a lot of hard work, and I admire him for that.

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I began to look at my life differently in his presence.  My life started to seem kind of shallow by comparison.  I mean, what were my hopes and dreams?  To woohoo with twenty different sims?

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Oh come on, Dad.  I'm sure you knew.  You had to have noticed the constant parade of boys coming in and out of the house at all hours.  I know you're not that blind.

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And my reputation was starting to haunt me.  That stupid cheerleader who saw me with Edward in the car on our date just had to bring it up one night when she was over studying.  Yes, Dad, the car.

Sharon:  So, how many boys do you think Alynna has woohooed with.  Ten?  Twenty?  

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Almeric:  I don't have any idea what you're talking about.

Sharon:  Do you think you'll be next to jump on the Alynna train and go for a ride?  

Me:  I heard that.  I'm standing right here, you know.

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I shrugged it off like it was no big deal.  But that comment really hurt.  And other people have said things, too.

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But all my worries faded away when I was with Almeric.  I no longer cared about anyone's opinion.  I felt that he was interested in all of me, not just what I had under my skirt.  Oh, sorry, Dad.  He really listened to me, like he really wanted to know what I was thinking,

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I suddenly realized that I was in love with him.  Truly in love.  It was nothing like what I had felt with all the other boys.  This was a feeling of purity.  Like I wanted to do whatever it took to make him happy, that I wanted nothing more than to get married and carry his babies.

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And I wanted to commit to him right away.  I didn't want to let another minute pass by without the whole world knowing I belonged to him, and only him.  He made me so happy when he accepted.

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He's...wonderful.  He's everything a girl could ask for and more.  Kind, considerate, giving...

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Oh, Dad!  I can't believe you'd ask me that!  Of course we haven't!  I'm saving myself for marriage.  Well, I mean, I'm saving myself from now on for marriage.  I can't wait to bring him home to meet you after graduation.  I just know you'll love him.

How will life be different for Alynna now that her Aspiration has changed?  Will her parents accept Almeric into their home?  Will they both reach their Lifetime Wants?  Tune in to the next chapter to find out.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on May 25, 2008, 02:36:43 pm
Hooo boy, that girl is... popular.
What was I saying before about Bad Girls in this legacy? :)
Nice little tale there but that was a little creepy with him just watching her all the time.

I didn't notice any sloppy or choppyness in this post, but why does the Grim Reaper come with Hula Dancers? :smt104


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on May 25, 2008, 03:34:51 pm
Because they both hit perma-plat before they died ;)

Great update Ari :) Sad about his parents, but at least they had a good life - the last part was sweet, too :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on May 25, 2008, 04:49:25 pm
i absolutly adore this legacy!
x]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on May 25, 2008, 10:21:44 pm
Such a great story, wow. It didnt really seem choppy or sloppy. =))


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on May 26, 2008, 02:41:40 am
Quote from: Sadie79;1255808
Because they both hit perma-plat before they died ;)


Ah. After I asked, I began to suspect that might be it.
Would prefer a Vegas-style chorus line myself, but that's just me. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 26, 2008, 12:30:01 pm
Thanks a lot, guys!

Steelguy - Yeah, it was kind of creepy that Almeric stared all the time.  I set up some of the shots, but he seemed to look at her a lot of his own accord.  It's almost like he knew his destiny, lol.

Sadie - thanks!  Yes, that's the hard part of legacies, letting go.  But they can't all just hang around or there would be no room for the next generation.  I had a really hard time letting go of Almeric and Alynna and had them sipping elixir for quite awhile, lol.

greydove - thank you!  I'm glad you're enjoying it.  I didn't know how it would stack up against other legacies out there, but I really wanted to do it.  I'm having a really good time.

mpb - aw, thanks!  I meant choppy because sometimes it seems like I'm rushing through things too much.  Like not taking pictures between Elwyn's and Jess's deaths - 3 whole days and I didn't snap a single pic.  Sloppy because you can see the sky in some shots and the walls are down in others.  Sometimes I can't avoid that in smaller rooms, but I really do try to.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 9
Post by: Astral Faery on May 28, 2008, 05:01:51 pm
I'm bored.  You guys want an update?

Chapter 9

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Well, here I am.  Back home after college and ready to start my life.  I finally figured out what I want out of life.  I want to have three children and watch them all graduate from college.  It was such a life changing experience for me, I want to share it.

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Ah, there's my handsome man.  You'll probably see lots of pictures of him.  I just think he's the hottest thing to ever walk the earth.

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Mom thinks he's pretty hot, too.  But...that's kind of creepy.

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We wasted no time at all tying the knot.  The day after we got home we had our wedding.  I was thrilled to be the first Avalon to use the beautiful wedding pavilion Dad built.  There was a time in my life I didn't think I'd ever get married - when I feared it, actually, but now I'm ecstatic.

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Me and my beautiful husband kissing for the first time as man and wife.

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Mmm.  This cake looks delicious.

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Aw, isn't he cute?  I think he was afraid I was going to shove it in his mouth.  But I wouldn't want to get his gorgeous face all messy.

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A little pillow fighting in our formals.

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And then we're whisked away on our honeymoon.

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I also didn't want to waste any time getting pregnant.  I want babies!

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I got pregnant on the first try!  It's like I was truly meant to do this.  I thought I would start on my novel, because soon it would be difficult to find time to work on it.  It's like a tradition in our family.

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My husband can't keep his hands off me.  And I love it!  Even with a belly the size of a basketball, he's always kissing me and cuddling with me.

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Like Grandpa Elwyn before him, Dad is a grouch.  Here he is ripping Almeric a new one for whatever reason.

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I love him.  He takes it.  He doesn't argue, because he knows that will just get Dad going even more.  He quietly mumbles an apology and lets it drop.  That's for the best.

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And Dad complains about the toys that will someday be scattered on the floor, even though our first child hasn't even been born, yet.

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I felt the baby kick today.  I wonder if it's a boy or a girl?  I'll find out pretty soon.

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Town Paranoid:  You've been spying on me with that telescope, haven't you?

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Town Paranoid:  Hey, what's that in there?  Is that a...a...baby?

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Of course it's a baby, you moron!  How dare you run into my house and shove me!  DON'T MESS WITH A PREGNANT WOMAN!!  I will chew you up and spit you out before you can even figure out what happened!

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Dad's pretty excited about being a grandpa.  Whenever he talks to the baby it starts kicking like crazy.  It really likes the sound of his voice.  I'm getting so tired of saying 'it' all the time.  I'm ready for this baby to come out, already!

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Grandpa's ghost came out tonight.  Scared Dad pretty good, but he loved it.  He's been wanting to see a ghost for awhile, now.

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Aaahh!  The baby's coming!

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Dad couldn't be interrupted during his cake, even though I was screaming my head off!  I can't believe the pain!  I'm never going to get pregnant again!  Ever!

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It's a girl!  Baby Laurana - with the Avalon gold eyes.  Aw, she's beautiful!  I can't wait to have more!

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Sigh.  That would be Boy 2 - Ricky Cormier.  

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He never quite got over the fact that I dumped him.  He thinks it's Almeric's fault, but I dropped him before I ever realized my feelings for Almeric,

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Time for Laurana's birthday!  Sorry, no toddler shot.  Because as soon as the confetti fell...

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...I was puking...

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...puking...

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...puking.

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Once I was comfortably in my second trimester, the sickness went away and I was able to focus on Laurana's skills.  With the help of smartmilk, it was easy going.

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Dad's starting to creep me out.  He's so desperate to see the ghost of one of his dead parents that he actually sat a chair in between the tombstones.  He spends a lot of time sitting out there, just waiting.

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Laurana and I using the potty together.  I sure am glad she's potty trained now!

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Almeric:  Argh!  I was just getting ready to use the toilet!

Me:  Sorry, honey.  The baby is pressing on my bladder.  I can't hold it.

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Almeric invited one of his friends from college over for a visit.  Vyn Stompel arrived wearing her cow mascot outfit.  Watching her eat was...disgusting.

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Vyn:  Aaah!  Naked old lady in the shower!

Kenya:  You should have knocked, dear.

Vyn:  You should have locked the door!

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More husband spammage.  I just can't stop taking pictures of this man.  And ooh, just look at him in that uniform.  He's on his way to become a general.

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It's time!  The baby's coming!

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Oooh the pain!  What the heck is your problem, buddy?  You're not giving birth!  Where's my husband?

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AAAHHH!!  QUIT STANDING THERE LIKE AN IDIOT AND GO GET MY HUSBAND SO I CAN KILL HIM!  HE DID THIS TO ME!!!  I swear I'll never ever EVER have another baby again!

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Almeric's twin brother, Aldric holds his new neice.  Her name is Aislyn.  She has her daddy's skintone and bright green eyes.

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It wasn't long after Aislyn's birth that Laurna turned into a gorgeous child.  Great job, sweetie!

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La la la not listening!

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I didn't take any baby shots of Aislyn, and it wasn't long before it was time for her to have her first birthday.  Look at that head of hair!

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Potty training Aislyn.  I guess Almeric couldn't wait until we were done before using the toilet, which is so dirty I can smell it from the other room.  Yuck!

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Not surprisingly, the thing clogged up and Mom just had to give Almeric her two cents.  I don't know what it is with my parents lecturing everyone all the time.

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I mean, just look at that face.  You'd think he broke a window or something.  It's not a big deal, it happens all the time in this house with so many people.

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My poor hubby sure takes a lot of crap from his inlaws.  He's such a stud.  He just takes it.

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And will you just look at this?  He's been promoted to astronaut!  I'm so proud of him.  He's been working really hard, and he's almost at the top.

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Me:  Hey, baby.  You know I love it when you wear your space suit to bed.

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Almeric:  You do?

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Me:  Mmmhmm.  How about we try for baby number three?

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Almeric:  What?  Another baby?  Isn't two enough?

Me:  Come one, stud.  You know I want three.  Besides, wouldn't you like to try for a boy?

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Almeric:  You talked me into it.  

Will Almeric and Alynna succeed in getting pregnant?  Will Almeric get to the top of the military career?  Will the Avalon family always be a bunch of grouchy neat freaks?  Tune in to the next chapter to find out.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on May 28, 2008, 05:31:02 pm
Haha, with a nice guy like Almeric I doubt it. They needed someone like him to balance things out ;) (I have actually played with both brothers before, they're sweeties :love2: And cute! Who'd have thought it of Maxis characters?)

Those two make a cute couple though :) Sounds like she's not (quite) as grouchy as her parents... and her dad's starting to act like Olive Specter? Yikes...

Great update :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 28, 2008, 06:00:19 pm
Thanks, Sadie!

I've always loved those Davis brothers.  I've played them both, before, awhile back.  They're so pretty.  :)

Alynna is a little nicer - not a whole lot, though, lol.  She has her moments.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on May 28, 2008, 07:57:43 pm
MORE!
please
:)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 28, 2008, 08:52:56 pm
Thanks!  I'll probably update within a week.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: cypherathos on May 28, 2008, 09:21:12 pm
More! Yay!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on May 29, 2008, 02:58:59 am
Awww... cute kids as usual. Two of them, even!
And ghosts! Eeek! Scarier than ghost cat, it's ghost Gramps!
More paranoid telescope drama.
And why is her fathers hair red suddenly?

Love it. I think this is the first legacy I've seen that has survived so long.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 29, 2008, 01:51:41 pm
Cypherathos - wecome and thank you!

steelguy - you're kidding me, right?  It's only the beginning of generation 4 - but I hope I can stick it out to the end.  Telling the story for people really helps.  Alwyn's hair - I actually chose that for him when he became an elder because it was different, lol.  I liked the way it looked with the white suit he morphed into.  And you'll see lots more telescope drama - for some reason it really cracks me up.  I'm easily amused, I guess. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on May 29, 2008, 03:06:52 pm
Nope, I'm serious. Of the other legacies I've seen they either suffer a computer crash and lose all their data, or they just... stop posting. And a couple of them were looking pretty good, too. So I hope you're keeping backups, missy. *stern glare*  :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 29, 2008, 04:56:32 pm
Actually, I try to backup regularly, but you just reminded me that I've played quite a bit since the last one.  I'll do one in just a few minutes!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on May 29, 2008, 04:59:29 pm
Lol, such a great story. :))

The family is so cute!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on May 30, 2008, 08:20:32 am
Thanks, mpb!  I'm glad so many people are enjoying it!  I'm having a really good time playing the family and making up their story.  If I manage to stick it out through the end, I'll most likely do another one sometime.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 10
Post by: Astral Faery on June 10, 2008, 07:57:10 pm
A couple of quick notes - I think I was starting to get bored around this time, so there are no birthday shots.  I had also mostly lost track of the cats, and didn't follow them as closely as I should, but I try to do better with future chapters.

Lots of sloppy shots - you can see walls down and skies, but I don't try to photograph perfectly while playing, so that's that, lol.

Avalon Legacy Chapter 10

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Mental note - Not a part of this legacy.

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That was a fabulous woohoo - but now I have to throw up because I think I'm pregnant.

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Move out of the way, Dad!  I have to throw up!

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I don't know how I managed that, but I feel much better and I didn't even set foot in the bathroom.

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Our first born, Laurana, heads off to school.

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My handsome hubby has finally done it!  He's reached the top of the military career and become a General!

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Mom is still working as a Criminal Mastermind.  I'm surprised she hasn't retired, yet.

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Weee!  My hubby's so cute!

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Kenya:  Oh no!  I tried so hard to make it the bathroom, but I didn't get here in time.

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Kenya:  I can't believe I just peed myself!  I'm horrified!

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Kenya:  Did anyone see?

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Elwyn's ghost continues to scare - this time he gets Aislyn.

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Kenya:  I'm so embarrassed.

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Kenya:  Sob!

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Me:  Aah the mess!  I just can't take the mess!

Alwyn:  Horrible mess!  Clean it up, clean it up!

Kenya:  I hope no one noticed my little accident.

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It's that time, again.  Ooooh!

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I skipped all the torturous birth pictures this time around, and now you can meet the new addition to our family.  It's a boy!  His name is Lucian.  

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Laurana:  Why?  Everytime I have to go to the bathroom, everyone else always runs in here, too.

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Laurana:  I can't believe Dad would shoo us all out and hog the bathroom.

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Me:  Hey, everyone!  What's going on?

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Laurana:  We're all standing here trying to figure out who's going to use the bathroom first.

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Laurana:  Sigh.  Dad won.

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Laurana:  So what do you think of the new baby?

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Aislyn:  Well I'm not crazy about it.  Now there's more competition for heir.

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Laurana:  I'm not worried.  I know they'll pick me because I'm the firstborn.

Aislyn:  Yeah, we'll see about that.  I have the biggest eyelashes and fluffy hair to go with them.

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Kenya:  Ooh!  That catbox stinks.  Someone should clean it out.

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Me:  Geez that woman stinks!  She should try taking a shower once in awhile.

Kenya:  I don't smell that bad, do I?

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Almeric:  Gross!

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Almeric:  Babies are disgusting creatures.

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Kenya:  Does Alwyn know?  Do he suspect anything?

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This is the Generation 4 kitty, Thing 2.  She's shoving her face waaay down in her bowl.  I guess the food tastes better down there.

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Ah, I get it, now.  She must have found a bug to play with.

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Aw, she's a cutie.

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Kenya:  How about Alynna?  Does she know what happened?

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I can't stand a dirty sink.

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Cute shot of Almeric dancing with Aislyn.

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Okay, Lucian.  Time to learn to talk.

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Lucian:  Noooo!

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There's Almeric heading off to work in a helicopter.

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It's so noisy!

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Mom and Dad still have the hots for each other.  See that vase of flowers behind them?  That's the first date gift of this whole legacy.  Jess brought that to Grandpa Elwyn after their very first date together.  Isn't that sweet?  How neat that they're still sitting on the counter, and will continue to do so for generations to come.  Then everyone can see where this legacy began.

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Aislyn:  Hi, Daddy!  Are you almost done, yet?

Almeric:  Almost.

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Aislyn:  This house could really use a second bathroom.

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Americ:  And that's why there are so many rats in this world.  Isn't that great?

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Kenya:  That's fascinating, Almeric.  Please continue.

Aislyn:  Oh no!  Not the rat story again.

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Aislyn:  Sigh!  He just goes on and on and on...

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Laurana:  AAAHHH!!!

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Laurana:  I just saw a ghost, but I'm ok.  See?  I'm smiling.  I deserve to be heir because I can remain calm under stress.

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Dad and Almeric have become best friends.  I'm happy they're getting along so well.

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Almeric:  OW!  That hurt!

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Alwyn:  You're a big tough General, now.  You should be able to take it.

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Almeric:  I let my guard down because I thought it was a game.  I didn't expect you to slug me.

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Alwyn:  Well, that was your mistake.  You should never let your guard down.

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Lucian cuddles generation 3 kitty, Cat.  Cat doesn't seem to like it.

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He's a good kitty, though, and puts up with it.

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Aw, now he doesn't seem to mind too much.

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I maximized my cleaning skill by wiping out this dish!  Hooray!  I'm now an expert cleaner.

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Laurana:  I want him to be kind, and sweet, and loving, and considerate, and caring, and unselfish, and cute, because my parents don't want me to bring an ugly boy into the legacy.

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Gypsy:  $1,369 - not bad.  I just might have something for you.  Let me see.  Ah.  Here he is.

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Laurana:  But I don't like him.

Gypsy:  I'm sure he's a perfectly nice young man.

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Laurana:  Try again!

Gypsy:  With $37?  You're kidding, right?

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Gypsy:  Hmpf!  You'd think with all their money they could afford more than this!  Cheapskates.

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Laurana:  Ew...I don't like him, either.

Gypsy:  You get what you pay for, dear.

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Laurana:  Hey, Aislyn.  Whatcha doin'?

Aislyn:  I'm trying to use the bathroom, but this house has no privacy!

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Kenya:  Ouch!  You shouldn't hit an old lady so hard!

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Sigh.  Another lecture.  This time Dad is raking Laurana over the coals over breaking the computer.

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Ugly townie kid:  And that's why I think I'll make a nice addition to this legacy.

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Uh...sorry, kid.  Ain't gonna happen.

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Almeric:  Ugh.  This thing stinks.  Must be for Laurana.

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Poor Laurana.  She's desperate to have someone to flirt and go steady with, but she really doesn't get along well with George.

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Whoa!  That is one gorgeous kid.  Perhaps Lucian will be the heir.

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And if I choose Lucian, he can add these pretty genes to the pool.

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Okay...I know I said you might be a part of this legacy, but that doesn't mean you can just sleep here whenever you want.

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Here's a shot of our legacy wall so far.

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Me:  Can I, er, help you?

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Possible addition to the legacy:  I need to use the toilet.

Me:  Well, I'm afraid you're going to have to wait until I'm done.

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And this is what we pay our maid to do.

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Hugging the cat and flushing the toilet when I'm taking a shower.  Aaieee!

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Me:  Could you not wait until I was done before cleaning in here?

Maid Remington:  Lady, if I wait until the bathroom is empty I'll never get this place clean.  You guys really ought to think about adding a second facility.

Me:  Mind your own business.

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Although she doesn't care much for George, Laurana thought she would try again with him.  Poor thing.  Maybe she'll get lucky and some new faces will move in soon.

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Wow!  Aislynn is gorgeous!  She's prettier than her sister (but don't tell her I said that).  It's going to be really tough to choose an heir for the next generation.  It's going to depend on what everyone's hopes and dreams are, their personalities, and of course, their looks.

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But just look at those eyelashes!  She's a real beauty.  And she's not wearing a bit of makeup in this picture, either.

Will Laurana ever get a boyfriend?  Will Aislyn find someone she likes, too?  What will Lucian turn out like when he reaches his teens?  Tune in to the next chapter to find out.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on June 11, 2008, 10:50:15 am
Oooh, nice update!

I wonder who the heir will be O.o


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 11, 2008, 11:17:42 am
Haha, great update :D I LOL'd at that cat pic (Call the police! :lol:)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 11, 2008, 12:45:53 pm
Thanks, guys!  I'm glad you enjoyed it.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on June 12, 2008, 02:47:51 am
Awww... they grow up so fast. *sniff* Glad to see the gene pool is still cute.
Ghost cat! Ghost Gramps! And seriously - only one bathroom in the house? With that size family? Holy cow!

Actually not unlike where I'm living right now. Except without the cute. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 12, 2008, 06:30:00 am
LOL - thanks, steelguy.  Yeah, I'm not the world's best builder.  I really hate making my own houses, truth be told, and when I finally do buckle down and build one, they usually have fatal design flaws.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 12, 2008, 11:04:02 am
Heh, I'm the same. I'm getting better I think, but still... I wouldn't be able to upload them, put it that way :angel:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on June 12, 2008, 09:25:20 pm
Geez, I'm gone for so long I missed 3 gens almost!!!  They are all absolutely gorgeous too!!! Whenever I have a legacy I have these two beautiful sims (and trust me- they're good looking, I'm picky and shallow) and they're kids come out looking all funny (shallow).  Ah well, someday I will perfect the art of the legacy!!!
Can't wait for an update!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 13, 2008, 07:02:58 am
Sadie - lol - I wouldn't upload mine, either.  I'm usually pretty uninspired when it comes to building/decorating.

Medagic - where ya been, lol?  Glad you're back and reading.  So far the legacy looks pretty good (and I'm hopelessly shallow, too!), although there is a little bit of funkiness coming up in the next generation.  Nothing bad, but just different, lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on June 13, 2008, 10:29:46 am
Uh oh...This could be bad (for a shallow person like me, lol)!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Karla! on June 14, 2008, 02:08:34 pm
jaja this story makes me laugh my pants out xD
yesterday i was reading it and then all of a sudden started
to laugh out loud and my sister was just staring
great story! i love it keep up the GREAT work:)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 14, 2008, 04:36:12 pm
It's not that bad, Medagic, lol.  I know what you mean, though, I'm a shallow simmer, too.

Welcome, Karla!  Thanks for your wonderful comments.  I'm so glad you're enjoying the legacy.  To be honest, I didn't think it would get as many great responses as it has had so far - but I'm so glad it has!  I love my legacy family, but I may not be as inspired to continue if it hadn't been for all the support I've received.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on June 15, 2008, 04:34:36 pm
MOAR!
:)
and they all are really pretty, its gunna be a tough competition for heir!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on June 15, 2008, 08:16:53 pm
I'm sure they look fine, I may be shallow when it comes to my simmies but there is no way you could dilute those pretty faces so quickly!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on June 16, 2008, 12:47:28 am
Lol. I love this legacy. And paranoid Kendra. "Does Alwyn know? Does he suspect anything?"


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 18, 2008, 11:57:30 am
Sorry for the late response, guys.  I couldn't get into this site for the last two days!  I kept getting a database error message.  I'm glad things are back to normal.

greydove - it was a very tough competition.  That's one reason why I don't like having more than one child, but it also adds more fun, too.

medagic - oh, they're still pretty, lol.  I can't really tell you what feature stands out, you'll just have to wait and see.  I'll try to get an update before Monday.

Squirt - it was really funny - she just couldn't move past it.  She was obssessed with it, and it looked like she was being paranoid, so I kind of took advantage of it.

Thanks, everyone, for all your kind words and support.  It means a bunch to me!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 11
Post by: Astral Faery on June 21, 2008, 12:16:55 pm
Chapter 11

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There's something disturbing about watching your overweight granparents getting friendly in their underwear.  But it doesn't seem to bother Laurana too much.  She told me that she wants to have six children!  And marry them all off.  I think that's great, but unless we have some serious remodeling, we really can't fit that many kids in this house.  Plus choosing an heir would be twice as difficult for her as it is for me.

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I guess old food is better than no food, eh George?

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Too bad you don't live here.  Then you could eat what you want.  Mom's having deep dish pizza, and Dad is having what looks like waffles with banana.  Fresh food.

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Dad has maxed out all his skills.  He knows he doesn't have much time left, and it's important to him to achieve that goal before he leaves this world.

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Aislynn:  I'm really happy to see Grandpa.  I really am.  But I don't know why I'm frowning.  Stupid teen hormones!

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Things still aren't going well with Laurana and George.  I'm beginning to think she should start looking for someone else to share that important first kiss with.

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We have a new maid.  I don't know what happened to Remington, but this guy is much better looking.  He's friendly, too, always saying hi to everyone when he enters the house.

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Dad died today!  We're all so sad.  He was only 78 - I honestly thought he had more time left.  Now there's no more time to say I love you or get one of his hard punches in my arm.

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Goodbye, Dad.  You'll be missed.

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Almeric:  Whatcha doin' there, Squirt?

Lucian:  I'm trying to pee!  Why does everyone always barge into this bathroom!  If I become heir I'm going to do something about that.

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Aw, things are looking up between these two.  I hope she's not too serious about that guy.  I'd hate to see that beak on my grandchildren.

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Finally!  It's been a long time coming, but Laurana finally got her first kiss today.  Now she's walking on a cloud.

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Er, I know they just shared a kiss, but isn't that kind of creepy?

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Isn't this kid gorgeous?  Great genes.  His name is Joseph Jalowski.  Aislynn really likes him.  Her goal is to reach her Golden Anniversary, and she wants this to be the guy she does that with.  But I have my doubts about that.  I know he's more interested in chasing girls around than settling down to have a family.  I recognize the signs.  I used to be more interested in romance, too.  It's possible he could grow up during college, like I did.  I just don't want to see my baby girl get her heart broken.

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Aislynn, like her sister, is a little too eager for that first kiss and pushes things too fast.  I think she was only trying to give the guy a hug, but he wasn't having that.

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Then he just stood there scowling at her.  Poor girl.

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Me:  Do you remember when you were just a toddler?  You were such a breeze to potty train.

Laurana:  Geez, Mom, that's kind of gross.

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Laurana:  But I'm glad I was such an easy baby.  Maybe that will help you choose me for heir.

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A cute picture of Cat sleeping.  Such a pretty girl.

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Joseph:  I'm fully potty trained.  That's helpful, don't you think?

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Joseph:  And I know how to drive on slippery roads.  I'd make a great addition to this legacy.

This guy can't be serious, can he?

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Aislynn:  Can you believe that guy, Mom?  Talking about being potty trained?  That's just so...ew.

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Looks like George likes Aislynn.

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And she likes him back.  Sigh.  I really don't him in this legacy.

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Joseph is potty trained and he can play the piano.  He's really good, too.  Aislynn gets down to the music.

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Normally I'd be upset by this.  But Mom is getting old and we've already lost Dad.  So Laurana eating pie at 1:30 in the morning with her grandma is a nice little treat.  Just the two of them.

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Mom and Lucian aren't having a good conversation.  A conflict of interests, I guess.

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He's not interest in law, that's for sure.

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Kenya:  Stupid shower!

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Me:  Maybe we should buy a new one.  This one seems to be breaking down all the time.

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Kenya:  Eek!  When did you come in here and draw a bath, wait for the water to fill, then get in the tub without me noticing?

Me:  About twenty minutes ago.  You know, you should really learn to watch your language.

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Me:  Do you mind?

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Kenya:  But I was just getting ready to use it!

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Me:  Ow!  You hit as hard as Dad used to hit!

Kenya:  Heh heh heh.  I still got it!

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Laurana:  Did Dad tell you about the rats?  They'll come in the middle of the night and eat your face off.

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Laurana:  And then bugs will crawl in and out of your eyesockets.  That is, unless you step out of running for heir.

Lucian:  We'll see.  I am the only boy.  I think I stand a pretty good chance.

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Aislynn and Joseph were hugging outside today.  They look really good together, and the kid sometimes seems sincere.  It probably won't be too long until she gets that kiss.

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Oh....the time is here.  It's so heartbreaking.  I know we should be happy for the extra time we got with Mom, she lived to be 83, but it's still so sad to see her go.

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Goodbye, Mom.

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Laurana:  Good job learning to use the toilet all those years ago.  We're all very proud of you.

Aislynn:  What!  What the heck are you talking about?  Why is everyone in this house so obsessed with potty training?

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Laurana:  This is what I'm talking about!  I'm going to be heir!  Me me me!

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Lucian grows into a gorgeous teen.  Unlike his sisters, he doesn't want to hear the pitter patter of little feet all over the house.  He wants to follow in his grandfather Alwyn's footsteps and be an Education Minister.  I'm not sure how I feel about this.  He says he doesn't want to have children, and there needs to be at least one heir.  Hopefully he'll change his mind about that, or he'll be out of the running.

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Laurana:  You're not going to marry my sister and move in here!  I'm going to be heir!  Me me me!

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Joseph:  What's your problem?  I haven't even kissed your sister, yet, and you're talking about marriage?  That's a little steep.  I don't ever want to get married and tie myself down.

Laurana:  Oh.  Well, sorry, then.

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With only two days left until my birthday, I realized I would be long old and gray before my last child even went off to college.  I was worried that Almeric and I wouldn't live long enough to meet our grandchildren.  So I purchased some Elixir of Life.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/elixirbackfire.jpg)
But I forgot to consult my aspiration level first, and it backfired.  I'm an old lady two days too soon!  I thought I was going to cry, but it's not necessarily a bad thing.  I grew up well and had a good and fulfilling adulthood, full of little children.  I can just keep drinking elixir to keep myself from aging while the grandchildren are little.  I would like to at least see them all into their teens.

Is Alynna any closer to choosing an heir?  Will she be able to see her grandchildren into their teens?  Read the next chapter to find out!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on June 21, 2008, 01:28:54 pm
Lol. ><
It's going to be really funny to see who's the heir.  I bet they're going to be fighting A LOT. Love it. ;)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on June 21, 2008, 01:44:25 pm
I agree, lol. Great update Astral! :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on June 21, 2008, 04:14:13 pm
Aww... another generation passes away...
I guess that means a slightly smaller queue for the bathroom though. :)

And the fight for heir begins! Noogies! Lol!
Random conversations about Rats 'n bugs!
I love the way she's rolling her eyes when Joseph's talking.

And who was that blond girl in the cowboy hat that walked through the background in that scene?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 22, 2008, 08:53:36 am
Thank you, Medagic!  Any guesses on who the heir might be?

There's Laurana:  firstborn, gold eyes, family sim

Aislynn:  killer eyelashes, cute boyfriend, family sim

Lucian:  only boy, cute potential girlfriend, knowledge sim

I'd love to hear opinions.  It was quite a tough choice, as I kind of flip flopped back and forth several times, so I really had to take a good hard look at them all, their aspirations, personalities, their Lifetime Wants and their potential mates to finally make up my mind.  I don't think I was completely sure until the college years, and then I double guessed myself.  Sigh.  I think choosing heir is the hardest part.

mpb - thanks a bunch!  I'm glad you're enjoying it!

steelguy - yeah, unfortunately, if you play by the rules you have to watch your sims pass on.  I kind of cheated a couple of times during the legacy and I'm not really scoring anymore, but I still want to play it close to the rules.

The blonde girl with pigtails and a cowboy hat is a downtownie.  Her name is different in every neighborhood, but she is always wearing a pink striped shirt, except here, where she's wearing her military work uniform.  She's one of Almeric's friends that he brought home.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 22, 2008, 09:37:23 am
Haha, I really must have a go at this one of these days :D Great update though. As for heir? Hmm.. I'd be willing to bet Lucian changes aspiration at college and winds up being it ;) He's absolutely gorgeous though :love2:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on June 22, 2008, 01:15:42 pm
i think Laurana should be heir; she was the firstborn, and she has the familys gorgeous golden eyes. Its only right to pass them along the generations.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on June 23, 2008, 11:33:16 am
Hmmm. I'm torn between Laurana and Lucian.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 23, 2008, 08:20:26 pm
You know, I had a read through the handicaps list and read through this thread again - suddenly certain things slotted into place (and raised a little smile ;)). Like the sink in every room... not to mention the "real" reason for your posting this, perhaps? ;) I wondered why legacy stories started popping up - I'm debating whether or not to post mine since a) I'm just starting out, b) therefore things went wrong, c) I'm lacking in pictures in some places :dontknow:

Anyway, hijack over... :angel:

ETA: Never mind... don't know how, but I lost it :mad: Oh well, back to the drawing board - at least now I know what not to do...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Karla! on June 24, 2008, 08:48:28 pm
i love the story!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 25, 2008, 01:05:23 am
I love all the discussion as to who should be heir.  Keep it up!

Sadie - LOL!  Yes, I wanted a challenge, so I foolishly dove deep into the handicap list and picked as many as I thought I could handle.  Hence, the sinks and burglar alarms, the founder and heirs all writing their own novels and me telling the story.  I messed things up quite a bit and almost quit on the first day because things were going so horribly.  That's when I had my first cheat, by having Elwyn take a downloaded career.  There were several others, so I decided not to score anymore.  Now I'm just having fun.

This is actually only my second legacy.  My first one I made it to generation 5 before I started losing interest.  I may or may not go back to it.  But I thought if I told a story, maybe that would keep me interested.  And it has.  I'm loving this family so much that I jumped way ahead with playing, and therefore didn't get adequate pictures for some chapters.  But I think I'm kind of getting the hang of it, and thinking of more interesting things to say.

What do you mean you lost it?  Your whole legacy?  What happened?

2*B~Weird - Welcome!  How cool that you went and downloaded some stuff from Sugah's.  Doesn't she have some beautiful stuff?  

Well, I'm pretty shallow when it comes to my sims - but I know I'm not the only one.  I started with a pretty founder, and picked pretty sims for mates.  But that's not a guarantee - you can still end up with some pretty funky looking kids, lol.

Yes!  Start a legacy!  It's a lot of fun, especially to see your sim start with a little and then build up a fortune through several generations.

Thanks a bunch for your compliments.

Thank you, Karla!  I'm glad you liked it.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: savemykissesx on June 25, 2008, 02:33:10 am
Hey, you are reading my story so I thought I would stop by and check out some of yours.. this legacy one is great, and I'm thinking I might make my Legacy a story as well :)

Ive only read to chapter 10, but i just had to comment bout the cat picture saying call the police, that was absolutely hilarious and MAN with the no privacy in the bathroom.. CRAZY, anyways I am going to keep on reading now! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 25, 2008, 11:01:51 am
Well thank you!  I'm glad you jumped on board - welcome! :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 25, 2008, 03:29:40 pm
A lot of people do that - which is why there are so many unfinished legacy stories (and legacies in general) out there.

This is only my second attempt at a legacy, so I don't really know any tips - but posting here and getting feedback has helped be quite a bit.  Some people like to have a certain theme for their legacy, and that keeps them interested.

Most Maxis sims are fugly, I'll give you that.  But there are a couple of downtownies that are pretty decent looking - pretty, even.  I don't know if you like downloading, but you could download a set of default replacement faces and then generate your own townies - that would be sure to give you some attractive hopefuls.  Otherwise, you could get a teleporting item and 'scope out' the prospects.  I love this item, by Paladin's Place (http://www.simwardrobe.com/).  It can be found under 'Sims 2/Objects/Other Objects/Visual teleporter'.  It is a yellow vase that enables you to teleport any sim in the game directly to your lot.  This will enable you to look at all their portraits and see what sims are in your neighborhood.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 25, 2008, 05:30:20 pm
@Ari: What happened? I'm not sure, just one minute I was playing fine (apart from trying to find the download messing with pet pregnancies), then I open up the AnyGame folder - I was playing game 3 (so I don't have to keep taking downloads out just to play), and there were only 2 folders. My legacy game had evaporated somehow :( Just as well I was still on the 1st generation, else I'd be really upset. Doing things a little better this time - sort of - not as many mods, just the bug fixes and main annoyance busters, but it's taking longer to find the founder a mate.. while her cat's recently had kittens. Think I'll have to break out the elixir if this keeps up...

Anyway though, I'm usually the same with keeping things going. I think the storyteller handicap is gonna be my best bet, since I have to write a story. I have an idea in mind too, considering the sim I used for founder ^_^


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 25, 2008, 06:30:17 pm
Sadie - Not another buggy download - ugh.  You finally found the other one and now another?  

Well - that's a bummer to be sure - the whole game just vanished.  But,  better now than later, I suppose, after you had spent several generations building up the family.  Do you know what caused the problem so it doesn't happen again?  Are you going to keep score?  One of these days I'll try to do one and keep score, lol.  It's very cool, though, watching your family grow.  Pretty neat concept.  Will you post your story here?  I look forward to reading it. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 25, 2008, 06:56:00 pm
2B - I keep forgetting so many people have Insimenator, lol.  I don't have it.

Themes can be whatever you want - I didn't really do much of a theme for Avalon, I just like elves...a lot :) .  My first legacy attempt was done in a Medieval theme - clothes, furnishings, and house.  I heard of one where you could start your sims out at a primitive level, and each generation can represent a different era or time period in history - like the Victorian era or the '80's with clothes and stuff to fit.  That would take a lot of time and effort, but for some people it's fun.  

I'm doing a kind of fun relaxed legacy with some friends at Planet the Sims Forum, where I like to hang out, and I'm doing a beach theme, sort of.  The whole house is on stilts, each room is a different structure and are all connected by walkways.  It has an 'island' feel to it, with tiki style furniture and sand dunes in the back with palm trees.  The family's last name is Beach.  I have an automatic greeter, so everyone who enters the lot makes themselves at home, and the family grills hotdogs all the time.  It's a constant beach party.  It's just a fun thing, though, and we're all making our own rules and doing things our own way.  I think the only things we have in common is not using money cheats, rolling random aspirations for teens, and marrying townies.  

And I don't see why you can't create your own townies, as long as you make them random.  I'm all for making a gene pool for your sims to marry.  We had all talked about that, too, as long as aspirations, turn-ons and turn-offs and personalities were rolled randomly.  I don't know if the legacy rules cover that or not.  But if you're just playing for fun, that's cool.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 25, 2008, 08:55:19 pm
@Ari: Yeah, it sucks ¬_¬ Definitely better for happening now, but no, I've no idea what happened. I can't keep score if I wanted to - too many mods in the game files (motive adjustments) that I'm not taking out just for a challenge, so it's just for fun. Same reason in fact that I'm still keeping some mods in. When I do get a story together I'll post it here :) For now though, I'm trying to figure out why I can't set up the holiday sub-hoods - someone else on MATY was having the same problem - details here (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,12052.0.html).


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: savemykissesx on June 25, 2008, 11:18:53 pm
I think a lot of the Legacy stories would turn out like this one, but you do have such pretty sims, I'm totally jealous.. I don't even know how to manage townies, like how to mess with them or anything. I guess I haven't messed around with the game as much as I thought I had, haha..


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 25, 2008, 11:45:13 pm
Tell you what you do. Find a good set of replacement templates - a good one that I'm using for mine is this one (http://sumomo.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=135121) by terrakosmos and plop them into your Downloads folder. Grab whatever empty templates you'll need from here (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,4306.0.html) and follow the instructions - this'll make sure you don't get any fugly Maxis townies. Then load up your game and make your custom hood, set up your founder and, once in your lot, go into debug mode and spawn the NPC/Townie maker (will either be a tree or gun, depending which EPs you have). Using the "Make all" option from that you can generate all your townies, and they'll use your face replacements :) Or you can make your own, but it's more tedious. I find this way easier ;)

Not all legacy stories will look like this. Medagic's got one that's laid out like a proper story (A Little Confused). Mine's gonna follow a diary format :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 26, 2008, 11:52:13 am
2B - LOL - a 'no-theme' theme is probably the best and easiest route to go.  I hope you have fun with your legacy.  Are you going to try to make a story out of it?

Sadie - oy!  I hope you find the problem with your subhoods.

Have you had much luck with the cleaned up/empty neighborhood templates?  I've been curious, but haven't tried it, yet.  I've just, erm, disposed of all of the default townies and made my own.  I used the debug force townie method, though, instead of spawning the maker.  What is the difference between the two?

What default skin/eyes do you use in your game?  I'm using Louis skin, Yumedust eyes, and Selzi face replacements.  They seem to all blend together pretty well.

I look forward to meeting your founder!

Savemykisses - You need to find your own style for your legacy - it can be whatever you want it to be.  I love Medagic's version because it's refreshingly different than many other legacies, but I wanted to do mine the way I did because I needed something lighthearted (because my other story is so intense sometimes).

As far as townies go - they pretty much all suck.  But, there are several nice looking downtownies to choose from.  Do you have Nightlife?  If so, I'd be happy to point you some of my favorites.

Dagmar Bertino the mailgirl is really cute.  She's a huge slob, though, lol.
If you're able to use the agesimscheat (can't remember what ep it comes with), Waylon the elderly repairman makes a very attractive adult.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/Ileeya/prettywaylon.jpg)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: savemykissesx on June 26, 2008, 02:44:21 pm
I kind of wanted to do it without cheating, and i've been doing good so far. he does make an attractive adult, though. I have every expansion pack except BV, at the moment.. working on getting that one soon, too..


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 26, 2008, 02:48:25 pm
I don't consider using the agesimscheat as actual cheating, because you're still using a townie/npc.  I've used to grow kids and teens up, too, to open up more possibilities - but everyone has their own level of comfort.

Something you may consider though, is using default skin and eye replacements - they make a big difference in the appearance of townies/downtownies.

Oh!  And don't forget to scope out those Universities!  Some of them have some cuties!

Good luck!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: savemykissesx on June 26, 2008, 07:11:11 pm
Quote from: Astral Faery;1286882
I don't consider using the agesimscheat as actual cheating, because you're still using a townie/npc.  I've used to grow kids and teens up, too, to open up more possibilities - but everyone has their own level of comfort.

Something you may consider though, is using default skin and eye replacements - they make a big difference in the appearance of townies/downtownies.

Oh!  And don't forget to scope out those Universities!  Some of them have some cuties!

Good luck!


I honestly don't even know what the agesimscheat is... haha


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 27, 2008, 02:02:01 am
Quote from: Astral Faery;1286737

Sadie - oy!  I hope you find the problem with your subhoods.

Have you had much luck with the cleaned up/empty neighborhood templates?  I've been curious, but haven't tried it, yet.  I've just, erm, disposed of all of the default townies and made my own.  I used the debug force townie method, though, instead of spawning the maker.  What is the difference between the two?

What default skin/eyes do you use in your game?  I'm using Louis skin, Yumedust eyes, and Selzi face replacements.  They seem to all blend together pretty well.

I look forward to meeting your founder!


Thanks - although short of uninstalling K&B/maybe FT (too), I'm out of options. I can however attach custom ones, so I may have to do that instead. Luckily there's a way to make your own secret lots, and there's a ready-made Twikki one on MTS2. Found a good one for the Asian one, and Bigfoot's domain'll be easy given how simple he lives. Soo, I've been going crazy downloading custom lots for each area :smt120

Cleaned-up templates? Couldn't live without them :D I got Maxis playables for the Unis and suburb, but the rest are empty. Force townie? Does that do it one at a time? The maker route lets you make all of them at once, plus downtownies. Dunno if that's the only difference, but that's the one I go with.

As I mentioned to someone else, the face replacements I use (at least for this one) are by terrakosmos. I've tried out spookymuffin's set in other hoods, and they look cool too. For skins I'm using JWilson's cleaned up and sexy feet compatible Oepu skins. Eyes - in this one at least - I'm using dragonmandy's eyes, although I geneticised some other eyes too and made them townie friendly. Did the same with some of Oepu's skins, so no telling how the townies will turn out ;) The eyes you see in Xenophobia are called "Just Reflect" by LaExotique (I think), but I need to use Anva's sclera mask with those.

The girl I'm using for founder is actually "leftovers" from something else I did - I needed to make some sims to represent characters in this project we were doing at Uni, so she already has a back-story of sorts. Will have to fill the gaps somehow, but that's part of the fun ;)

@2B: Everyone's tastes are different. Your best bet is to look around on here and MTS2 to find something you like, although Louis/SC/Ren skins are very popular.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 27, 2008, 12:59:40 pm
Wow!  So much discussion going on in this thread.

2B - Well, as Sadie said, everyone has individual tastes.  If you head over to Mod the Sims 2, and type 'default' into the search box, you'll get like, 17 pages of many different things, eyes and skins included.  I recommend you just try different ones and see what suits your tastes.  I went through several sets before I settled on Louis.

I use these (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=175159) Lin's Edition Louis skins in the Avalon Legacy.  I like them better than the standard Louis skins, because I think the neck looks much smoother.  However, I don't like the fact that there's an addon package that you need to download with it.  If you package a lot with sims in it using that skintone, the addon package goes with it, and inserts itself into whoever's game that downloads it.  This caused a big problem for me and a friend when I sent her a lot and didn't think to check the cleanpack before sending it to her.  It messed up all of her maxis skintones, because the game thought she had the Louis skins as defaults, so it overrode them.  Not a huge problem for the skintones that went with the package, but there was no dark skintone attached, and all of her darkskin sims were suddenly messed up.  She solved the problem by deleting the package, but still...it's concerning if you don't know to do that.  Many people don't.

If you don't want to deal with all that but still want Louis skins as defaults, try these (http://hideki.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=103239).  They're really pretty, but the neck always looks a little odd to me.

Sorry, to go on and on, lol.  For eyes, I tried many different kinds and decided these (http://modthesims2.com/showthread.php?p=1870482) are my favorites.  During the early days of the legacy, though, I used two other sets.

Very important.  Before you start downloading any defaults, make a separate folder in your Downloads called DEFAULTS (in all caps so it stands out).  Make sure you extract your new defaults into that folder only.  Then, when you want to change them, they're really easy to find.  You can only have one set of defaults at a time, so make sure you take the old ones out if you want to try different ones.  Otherwise the game gets confused and can't figure out which skins to use, which can cause crashing.

I hope I answered your question adequately without boring you to tears. ;)

Savemykisses - The age sim cheat is fabulous.  I use it to grow up freaking Marsha Bruenig so she'll stop stalking my house all the time!  In the early days, when I was nice, I just shipped her off to college to get rid of her.  But, I've not been as nice since, lol.  One time I aged a townie teen into a toddler and he crawled away!  That cracked me up.  Do you know how to open your cheatbox?  Ctrl+Shift+C opens it up.  Then type in   agesimscheat on    in the box.  You'll now get the option to 'set age' when you click on any sim.  You can set it to any age the game has, from toddler to elder.  Sometimes that sim will become a temporary member of the household, but will still leave around the time they normally would, anyway.  You can turn the cheat off by typing in   agesimscheat off

Sadie - I have two different games on two different accounts.  In my main game, where my stories are, I use the Lin's Edition skins, but I wanted something different for my secondary game.  I spent three days looking and trying out different skins, chasing dead links for skins I really liked, or finding pay ones, which I refuse to do.  I wanted to try Oepu's skins to see if I liked them ingame, but couldn't seem to find a valid link for the defaults.  I don't suppose you could direct me to one, could you?  I'd love to try them to see what I think.  They look awesome with a high end graphics card, which I don't have, but I still want to see how they look.

I might have try your method of creating townies next time.  The method I use makes them one at a time, 30 townies, but it only takes a couple of minutes.  There's an option to make downtownies as well, but I've never tried that.

One of these days I'm going to try those templates.  I'm kind of a weinie, though, and have to get brave enough, lol.  I know a lot of people use them with no problems.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 12
Post by: Astral Faery on June 28, 2008, 06:44:33 pm
Very cool, 2B.  I hope you like them.

I feel like doing an update, today.  And before anyone says anything, I realize I sort of cheated Lucian out of some of his teenhood, but again, I was starting to get bored at this point and wanted to move on to the next phase.  I hope you still enjoy it.

Chapter 12

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/newbathroom.jpg)
Lucian:  Hooray!  I'm the first one to use the new bathroom!

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/kissing.jpg)
Almeric's birthday is later today.  But it doesn't bother him that I aged before he did.  We're still pretty hot together.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/lauranacollege.jpg)
It's time for our firstborn to go to college.  They grow up so fast.  Sniff!

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/lauranacollege2.jpg)
Goodbye, sweetie!  Have a good time.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/playing-1.jpg)
Aislynn:  If I win this game I get to be heir.

Lucian:  Not if I have anything to say about it!

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/maid.jpg)
We have a new maid.  He's very friendly, and always waving at everyone.  I have no idea what happened to Remmington, but I don't really care, either.  

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/hotclaire.jpg)
Lucian likes Claire.  I knew he would.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/Afirstkiss.jpg)
Aislynn gets her first kiss!  Ah, young love.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/shyflirt.jpg)
Now that's just precious.  Lucian is flirting with Claire, and they're both so shy.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/shyflirt2.jpg)
I'm not trying to spy on my kids, but I'm trying to find out more about their love interests so I can make my decision easier.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/virgo.jpg)
Claire is a Virgo.  That means she's neat.  I like that.  Lucian already inherited the Avalon super neat streak, and adding Claire to the family means chances are pretty good that the family line will stay neat.  Both of my girls are sloppy and lazy, like they're father.  And unlike most of the preceeding Avalons before him, Lucian is also very nice.  But he's painfully shy, not outgoing like I am.  Hmmm.  It's going to be a very tough choice.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/Almericbday.jpg)
And my handsome hubby ages beautifully.  He still looks just as handsome as he did in his youth.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/shove-1.jpg)
Oh, look, the town paranoid is back, shoving Almeric because he thinks he's been spied on again.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/shove2-1.jpg)
I always wonder how these people think they're being spied on, anyway.  It seems like everytime we use the telescope during the day, they get their underwear in a knot and come over here shoving people around.  If you want my opinion, I think they're all spying on us.  I mean, we are a rather influential family.  They probably just all want a piece of the Avalon Legacy pie.  Sorry, folks.  No room in this legacy for paranoid freaks.  Each parent gets the choice of choosing the heir and mate.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/shove3.jpg)
That's my man.  He gives it right back.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/shove4.jpg)
Then he slouches and stares, like I've seen him do so often.  Isn't he cute?

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/ghostdate.jpg)
Lucian asked Claire on a date.  Mom's ghost is already out and haunting.  It's so creepy how she looks at them.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/ghostdate2.jpg)
Then she jumps right through Claire and scares her grandson.  He was right in the middle of telling a joke, too.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/ghostdate3.jpg)
Creepy!

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Timpics2c/momsleep.jpg)
Aislynn:  You look kind of tired, Mom.  Maybe you should go to bed.

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Me:  No, no.  I'm fine.

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Aislynn:  Are you sure?  You don't look fine.

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Aislynn:  She passed out in her fish fingers!

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Aislynn:  Ew.  I like the things and all, but I wouldn't want to sleep in them.

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Me:  Huh?  What happened?  Did I fall asleep?

Aislynn:  Nope.  We're just all sitting here eating.  Nothing unusual.

Me:  I smell fish.

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That's very sweet.  She's really in love with him.  And he seems genuine.

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And then he looks at her chest.  Sigh.  I suppose most teenage boys would do the same, but I'm very nervous about Joseph.

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I'm so afraid he's going to break her heart someday.  She has big dreams of growing old with someone, and I worry that Joseph won't stay true.  However, adding him to the family would make for more diversity.  Claire is a wonderful girl.  But she aspires to knowedge.  Just like Lucian.  And Elwyn, and my father Alwyn.  It would be nice to have something different.

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Oh geez.  A mother really shouldn't have to see that.

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I'm so in love with my beautiful hubby.  And I make sure he knows it.

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And he still looks great in his uniform.  Yum!

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Lucian:  Okay.  Whoever wins rock, paper, scissors gets to be heir.  Ready?

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Aislynn:  Yay!  I won!  I won!  I get to be heir!

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Lucian:  Grrrr!

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Aislynn:  Hooray!  Hooray!

Lucian:  No fair, I wasn't ready!  Best two out of three.

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Lucian:  Yes!  In your face!  I won!  Woot!

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Lucian:  Yeah, I'm awesome.

Aislynn:  Hold on, little brother.  We still have one round to go.

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Lucian:  A tie!  Do you think Mom would let us both be heir?

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Some nights more than one of the ghosts comes out to haunt and check things out.

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I peeked out the window just in time to see that boy, Joseph, leave a huge telescope as a thank you gift for his date with Aislynn.  Wow!  That's really something.  It makes those flowers that Lucian got from Claire look pretty pathetic, doesn't it?

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The ghosts are kind of creepy.  I hate the way they always seem to be looking at us as we go about our lives.  I always wonder what they're thinking, if they can think, that is.

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Almeric and I may be old, but we can still cut a rug.

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And we still do other things, too.  Ahem...

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Lucian loves to dance.  He does it almost every chance he gets.  Here he's doing the Smustle with his dad.  Almeric can't quite get the hang of it, though.

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Aislynn asked Joseph to go steady with her and he accepted.  I'm not quite sure he was happy about it, though.

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My book is a bestseller.  But I don't look very happy about it, do I?

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I really am thrilled, I'm just stuck beteen the chair and the desk, that's all.  Help, please?

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Here's Joseph bragging about his dream date with Aislynn.  I have to admit I got a little tickle about that.

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But this little piece of work, whatever her name is, decided to gossip about my daughter.  I wanted to smack her.

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Joseph looks apalled, but part of me thinks he is laughing about it on the inside, and the shocked look is just for show.  I sure hope I'm wrong about him.

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Flame died today.  I haven't taken many pictures of the cats because this house is always so busy, but Flame was the third generation male - and father of the fourth generation of cats.  He and his mate, Cat, birthed Thing 2 - the heir (and fourth generation).  He'll be missed.

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Aislynn cut one at the table today.  You should have seen Joseph giggling.  He just thought it was the funniest thing.

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Then Aislynn started laughing, too.  Sigh.  Kids.  I'll never understand them.

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Almeric didn't have the patience to wait for a repairman.  I was a little worried about him, but he's pretty mechanically inclined, and got it working again in no time.  Now it's as good as new.

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It's time to ship the babies off to college.  Sigh.  I feel so old.  I can't believe it's time again already.  Goodbye, Aislynn.

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And you, too, Lucian.  Don't forget to invite me over once in awhile.

In the next chapter Alynna chooses an heir.  Who will it be?  Come back next chapter to find out!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xgreydovex on June 28, 2008, 10:49:13 pm
EEEEEEEEEK!
im terribly excited and anxious.
im rooting for Laurana, my second choice would be Lucian, but theres already been enough male heirs, its time to even it up x]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on June 28, 2008, 11:22:13 pm
Hmmm. I'm still stuck between Lucian and Laurana.

Lol.

Great update!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 28, 2008, 11:47:07 pm
Thanks for reading, guys.  I'll get the next chapter up in about a week-ish.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on June 29, 2008, 10:59:08 am
I'm voting for Lucian!!  He has the best prospects I think.  
We gotta carry on the neat-freak-ness that the Avalon family is known for!  Not to mention he can dance! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on June 29, 2008, 11:12:34 pm
Yes, it should be Lucian! Heh funny update. The ghost through claire pic was f-r-e-a-k-y.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on June 30, 2008, 06:49:46 am
I'm back! For now - I'm getting disconnected later today. In the meantime though:

Great update! Almeric ages well :D In answer to your question, jwilson's tweaked version can be found here (http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=78360) (barbie) and here (http://www.insimadult.org/showthread.php?t=32506) (adult). The templates include things like fixed DNA if you play the Maxis hoods at all, or ever encounter the characters, as well as absence of Maxoid townies that infest every neighbourhood you create, so it's well worth using :) They don't hurt your game, might even improve it ;) Interesting idea about separate accounts for different games, might have to try that out. Will be easier to install lots, since that feature in AGS is still hit and miss.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on June 30, 2008, 12:44:52 pm
Thanks everyone!  Lots of votes for Lucian and a few for Laurana - none for Aislynn.  Doesn't anyone like her, lol?

Sadie - cool deal!  I've read about the DNA screwups in Strangetown, and barely skirted the issue when I played it (had no idea about the DNA stuff - so got lucky!)  It's a shame, too, because Chloe is really pretty and would make nice babies, I'm sure.  So the templates would be a great help.  And thanks for the links to the skintones.  I'm always looking at different sets for my secondary game.  I love Louis, but wanted something a little different.  Unfortunately, I'm very picky, lol.  I might try to get brave sometime and just take skins I like and do them myself, but that is almost scary for me.  The only thing I ever use SimPe for is extracting sims.  Thanks for all your help and we'll see you when you get connected again!  Sucks, though.  But I hope you like your new place (flat?).


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on July 03, 2008, 11:23:55 pm
MOAR!!! it's such a good legacy! i tried once, then just gave up XD


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 13
Post by: Astral Faery on July 04, 2008, 08:27:33 pm
Thanks, Terri!  Sometimes it gets pretty hard to stick with it.


Chapter 13

An heir has been chosen.  I hope no one is disappointed that I picked Aislynn.  But I'll tell you why I did.  I struggled very hard trying to decide - I always do, that's why I almost hate having more than one offspring.  Not being able to choose can actually cripple my progress and bring me to a grinding halt.

I had this narrowed down to 2.  Laurana was never in the running because her Lifetime want was to marry off 6 kids.  Er, no thanks.  Been there, done that, still have the pain in my butt because of it.

I loved Lucian.  A lot, and I had a hard time not choosing him.  But the reason why I didn't, was because he's a knowledge sim, and so is Claire, his potential mate.  I've already had 3 knowledge sims and wanted a change.  I suppose I could have changed his aspiration in college, but I could have been stuck with something I hated.

And I had fallen in love with Joseph, a romance sim.  I hadn't had one in this legacy yet, and his lifetime want was easy enough.  Plus with Aislynn's LTW to have a Golden Anniversary, it would be easy enough to get them to permaplat.

So, I hope you'll keep reading, lol.



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Aislynn and Joseph playing video games in their new dorm.  He sure is a handsome lad, isn't he?

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Oh dear...

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My kids invited us over.  The three of them are sharing a campus house - with Joseph.  I was uneasy about this, as I still have a weird feeling about him, but Aislynn is an adult now, and it's up to her to make her own decisions.  She has the right to choose the mate she wants to rule the Avalon house with.  But he better not hurt her, or he might just meet an early demise.  After he produces grandchildren for me, of course.

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Aislynn:  Hi, Lance.

Lance:  Hey, Aislynn.  How's it going?

Aislynn:  Just fine.  Could you move?  I'm trying to watch tv.

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I really got into the Bustin' Out.  I don't know why I never played this at home.  Now I see why the kids are always on that machine.  It's great fun!

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I was too tired to make the trip home, so I slept over.  It was nice for the kids to put me up for the night.

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Aislynn:  Hi, Lance.

Lance:  Hey, Aislynn.  Hey, Joseph.

Aislynn:  Do you mind?  I'm trying to eat breakfast and you're kind of spoiling my appetite.

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Joseph:  You know, I know my way around dangerous curves, and you're sister has some very dangerous curves.

Lucian:  Um, ew.

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These kids are doing pretty well.  I must have been tired, because I didn't wake up until almost 11:00.  One of them had made some tomato and mozzarella sandwiches.  Yum!

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Well, he seems dedicated.  He doesn't even let a spraying shower get in the way of his assignment.

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Lucian:  Avast me hearties!  This be the finest pirate ship ever to roam the seven seas.  Land ho!  

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Lucian:  Anchor away!  Arrrr!

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Sometimes the kids are in such a rush to get to class on time they forget to get dressed.  Laurana's still in her nightgown!

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Two peas in a pod, I guess.  Maybe he really is the right man for Aislynn.

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Lucian:  Why don't you ever do any of the cooking around here?  Hmmm?

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That's sweet.  Aislynn sharing a tender moment with Joseph.  I'm ignoring the fact that they're in their underwear.

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Ha ha ha.  Then they slouch at each other.  That's actually pretty cute.

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I guess Joseph took Lucian's question to heart and started to do some of the cooking.  But he's not very good at it.

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Aislynn:  I had such good woohoo last night.  Sigh.  I heard angels sing.

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Aislynn:  Oh, I forgot.  Joseph and I are the only ones in this house getting any woohoo.  Sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up.

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Aislynn:  Do you mind?  I'm in the shower!

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Laurana was really mad about something in this picture, but I'm not sure what it was.

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Lance:  Hey, guys!

Aislynn:  Move, Lance!  Darn you, Lucian!  If Lance hadn't gotten in the way I so would have won that!

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Joseph finally got over his fear of commitment, so Aislynn proposed.

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He accepted!  I guess it's official, then.  Joseph is going to be my son-in-law.

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I don't think he's too sure about it, though.

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I'm not quite sure how these kids are doing this, but Laurana is somehow sitting behind the tv to play games.

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Lucian:  Dude.  Privacy.

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Aislynn and Joseph getting friendly on the couch.

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They do make a cute couple.

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Joseph is kind of on the lazy side.  He sulks all the way downstairs when asked to clean the table.

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Here he is influencing one of his friends to write his term paper.  Hmmm.

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Laurana still sees George on a regular basis.  They're getting pretty serious.

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Poor Laurana.  She's not the world's best cook.  She wanted to make a layer cake to surprise everyone, but she burned it.  

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Lucian choked it down without saying anything.  He's a good kid.

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The kids get all their assignments done on time.  They often do their assignments together.

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The kids invited us over again.  And that pig tail girl, too.  I forget her name.  We all smustled on the front lawn together.  We all kind of had a laugh at Almeric - he just can't keep up.

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She's a pretty enough girl, I suppose.  I hope that she's not trying to take Joseph's attentions away from my daughter.  She might possibly be legacy material - but not in this generation.

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She's pretty studious, though.  Did her assignment while Aislynn soaked in the tub.

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I spent the night at the kids' house again.  Before I knew it, Aislynn was coming down the stairs in her pajamas saying good morning!  I didn't realize I had been playing this game system all night.

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Aislynn:  Hi, Lance.  Meet my mom.

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Lance:  Hey, Aislynn's mom.

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Lance:  Whatcha doin'?

Me:  It's called Chess.  Maybe if you didn't spend so much time running around naked you wouldn't have to ask stupid questions.  

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Me:  He does have a nice rear end, doesn't he?

Aislynn:  Eh, it's okay.  Joseph's is cuter.

Me:  Let's change the subject.

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Almeric:  Any granchildren I have need to go to private school.  My kids never went, and now that I'm older I kind of wish I had sent them.  Are you willing to send your kids?

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Joseph:  I sure am.  And I'll send them to college, too.

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Joseph:  Privacy, please?

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Laurana proposed to George today.  She's planning on moving in with him after college and having a quiet little ceremony.  I'm very happy for her.  I hope they're happy together.

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Joseph:  Look, man.  This is getting creepy.  What are you, a stalker?

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Llama:  Gooo llamas!

Joseph:  That's it.  I'm getting a lock for this door.

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I kind of feel bad for Joseph.  He's trying really hard to get Almeric to like him.  But it's just not quite happening.  He always seems to say the wrong thing.

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Aislynn:  Hi, Lance.

Lance:  Hey, Aislynn.  Hey, Joseph.

Aislynn:  You're blocking the tv.

Joseph:  Move, dude!

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Lucian and Joseph have become good friends.  Here they are taking a break from their studies.

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I have to admit I'm very impressed.  Joseph finally decided what he wanted to do with his life and buckled down to make it happen.  He wants to become a Celebrity Chef.  I kind of laughed at him at first, the boy was hopeless in the kitchen.  But he's been studying really hard.

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While the other kids were resting, Joseph still plugged away, learning, learning, learning.  

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Joseph:  Will we still have lots of woohoo after we're married?

Aislynn:  You bet, baby.

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The kids have all graduated with honors.  I'm such a proud mother, that's all I've ever wanted, and now, whatever happens, I will have achieved my lifetime goal and my life is complete.  Aislynn and Joseph have moved in and are ready to take over the legacy.  What awaits them?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on July 04, 2008, 08:53:07 pm
Ok so I was rooting for Lucian but I like Aislynn! And Joseph is cute. They'll make pretty babies. Which is the most important part. I'm glad to have my story fix for the week lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on July 04, 2008, 11:40:50 pm
Ookay, so is Lance a streaker, or does he just like walking around naked? :smt120
Cute story as always. Ahhh, the college years.

And another generation begins...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Karla! on July 05, 2008, 10:58:26 am
i love this story! im so glad  you picked Aislynn  as the heiress..she's so cute!
Lance is hilarious..lol you make me laugh so much everytime i read your stories..great work!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on July 05, 2008, 11:09:15 am
*gasp* I. WUFFS. LANCE!!!! XD lol, that was a really good chapter :rofl:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on July 05, 2008, 03:37:59 pm
Lol Lance is too funny. Aislynn looks really pretty :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 05, 2008, 05:01:36 pm
Squirt - thanks!  I'm glad you approve!  

Steelguy - Lance is a college streaker - every campus has one.  I got a big kick out of him because he came by so often shaking his groove thing.  Thanks for reading.

Karla - aw, thanks!  I'm glad you're enjoying it.  I'm having a lot of fun with it.

Terri - LOL!  Lance is getting popular.

2B - The official rules state that once moved out, non-heirs cannot be moved back in.  I don't know what other people do, but I just move them out to a lot with a phone so I can still invite them over.  I don't usually play them, since they're no longer part of the household.  Some people do, though.  And I suppose if you really want to kill them off, then you probably wouldn't be the only one, lol.  Thanks a bunch for reading!  

mpb - She did turn out really pretty.  I was pretty happy about that.  I like her.  :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sugah Sim on July 08, 2008, 08:25:41 am
Okay, this cracked me up:

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It's called Chess. Maybe if you didn't spend so much time running around naked you wouldn't have to ask stupid questions.


Lance is a hoot, let me tell ya. Too funny!

Well done and very amusing, as always, AF. I can understand your reasoning, when deciding upon Aislynn.
I knew you'd do what was best for your legacy brood.
Lucien is darling, as always, and Joseph looks quite yummy with that long hair!

Thank you for using my walls in the Avalon's abode. I appreciate your support.   :thumbup:

I intend on commenting in my usual fashion in our Scribes of PTS thread (http://forumplanet.gamespy.com/off_topic/b50152/10435337/p29/?708) at the forum.

See ya there!    :goodjob:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on July 10, 2008, 06:15:44 am
I'm baaaack! :dance: Great update Ari - and thanks for explaining what happens with non-heirs, I was curious about that myself since I didn't find it anywhere. I was rooting for Lucian too, but I can see why you went for Aislynn instead :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: HJAmaniac on July 10, 2008, 07:41:36 pm
Holy... holy.... CRAP! I just read chapters 6-13. Great choices of heirs, AF! Aislynn is absolutely gorgeous! I was rooting for Laurana... until they all turned into teens. Then I wanted Aislynn to be heir.

Keep up the good work!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 14, 2008, 04:25:59 pm
Hey, guys!  Sorry for the belated response - we've been without internet for a week.  Thank you all so much for your support.

2B - LOL!  Hopefully very soon.  I'll try to get it posted by the end of the week.

Hi, Sugah!  How delightful to see you on my thread!  Thank you for the comments.  Look, everyone!  It's Sugah!  Her site is where I got all the fabulous walls and some of the floors for my Avalon House.  She has tons of stuff available for FREE download - so by all means, go check it out!  You won't regret it, I promise.

Hey, Sadie, welcome back.  I'm back now, too, lol.  I'm behind everywhere after being internetless for a week, but I noticed you have an update.  I'll try to get to your blog soon to check it out.  How are you doing on your legacy?  Are you enjoying yourself?

Hey, Holly!  Thanks for the comments and support.  It really means a lot!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on July 14, 2008, 05:24:07 pm
Hey Ari, welcome back :D I haven't played my legacy again yet, but I've started to write it up. After that I felt a familiar tap on my shoulder, grudgingly turned round with a "Who is it this time?" to find Tank gazing expectantly at me... so, yeah, been writing up a lot of ideas too, thanks to that kid! :D Well, not just been him, there's a couple of sims I made for the story that have been dishing out their share too - single parent syndrome kicks in once again! :lol:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on July 14, 2008, 07:51:43 pm
Ok, I suppose Aislynn will be a good heir.  I applaud you for the diversity!  To bet honest, I am a little worried about George and Joseph's noses, although I think they're both cute.  
And Lucian is just adorable!!! He will always be heir in my eyes! (Sorry Aislynn!)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 15, 2008, 02:13:11 pm
Sadie - I sooo know what you're talking about.  There's this handsome detective that's been trying to get my attention a lot, lately.  His name is Detective Steven Gray and he wants me to do a story about him.  I'm tempted, and already have some ideas, but I really know nothing about detectives and would have to do research.  I'm too lazy, lol.  Besides, I need to finish Tim's story, tell Victoria's story (you haven't met her, yet, but I've been writing her life story a lot this past week and she'll be my next big project), figure out when I'm going to get to Sheldyn's story, and about a half a dozen other projects, including a couple of short stories.  Sometimes I feel like my head is going to burst from everyone in there trying to claw their way out, lol.  It's quite maddening.

Medagic - I was kind of concerned about Joseph's 'nosiness' too.  I didn't really notice it until after I changed his hair.  But I still think he's cute.  And the offspring for the next generation has turned out nicely, in my opinion.  It starts off a little rough, though, lol.  Have faith!  And I absolutely adore Lucian.  I may do something else with him eventually.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 14
Post by: Astral Faery on July 15, 2008, 04:40:05 pm
Chapter 14

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The day after we arrived home, we got married.  Joseph seemed happy enough, but I still sometimes wonder if he's truly ready to tie that knot.  I mean, I know he had a bit of a wandering eye in our teens and through college - I'm not stupid.  But I've always tried to keep him happy so he never felt the urge to stray.  And now, our relationship has reached this level of finality.  You can't really undo marriage.  I mean, you can, but it gets a lot more difficult.

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I'm so in love with this guy.  I always have been.  I wanted to marry him since I was a teenager.  And I can't wait to get our family started.

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We didn't want a big party like our parents had when they were married.  We just wanted a simple little ceremony with my brother and sister in attendance.

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Joseph:  Dude.  Ya mind?

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Maid:  I'll be out of your way in just a minute.

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Joseph:  You think you can just take the dishes and go?  I mean, it's my wedding day.  My wife wants to get pregnant and I'd like a little woohoo.  So if you could just...

Maid:  Oh, hi the new Mr. Avalon.  I'm all done.  I'll leave you two lovebirds alone, now.

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Aislynn and Joseph:  Let's get started!

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After trying to get me pregnant, Joseph was eager to get to the computer to see if there were any openings in the Culinary field.  No luck, yet, but I'm sure he'll keep trying.

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Joseph:  Aw, look.  The love letter I sent to Aislynn after our first date.

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Joseph:  I can't believe it's still in here after all this time.  After four years of college.

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Joseph:  *smack*  That's so sweet.

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Lucian cleaned up the wedding cake for us.  That was nice of him.

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Oops!  I didn't mean to intrude.  I mean, I'm glad my parents are still so hot for each other after all these years, but it's not something I really want to see, know what I mean?

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I'm pregnant.  I can tell because I'm puking my guts out.

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And now I have to clean the toilet.  Gross.

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Lucian slept over last night.  He stayed late after the wedding, and didn't want to make the long drive.

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Here we go again.

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Damn.

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Lucian:  How have you been feeling, Dad?

Almeric:  Well, my eyes aren't so good.  The doctor says I need to have the prescription for my glasses changed.

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Almeric:  And my temperature was a little too high.

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Almeric:  And I have to have an x-ray to check my bone density.

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I must be pregnant.  No one barfs this much.

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Cat died today.  I didn't even realize she was that old.  She did't look old.  And she was spry enough to be a young cat.  Generation three of the cats are now all gone.  Thing 2 is the only animal we have left.

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Lucian broke the sink in the piano room.  Dad wasn't mad, but it sure was a mess to deal with.

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My parents are so funny.  Dad was telling Mom this dirty joke in the kitchen the other day.  I sure hope Joseph and I are still so close after our kids grow up and move out.  My lifetime goal is to reach my Golden Anniversary - to grow old with my spouse.

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Lucian is still here.  I certainly don't mind him being here.  Sometimes I miss those college days when we lived in the campus house together.  He can hang around as long as he wants.

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He broke another sink.  This one is in Mom and Dad's room.

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Dad was a little annoyed this time, but he didn't say anything.

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Joseph continues to search for an opening in the Culinary field.  Still no luck.

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Mom was bustin' a move for Lucian.  Too funny to watch.  She moves around well for an older lady.

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We were right in the middle of watching tv, when Jess's ghost, my great grandmother, popped up out of nowhere to scare me.  I mean, why me?  I'm the pregnant one!

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Then I couldn't help but notice how hot my husband is.  Isn't he a hunk?

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Another night spent at the Avalon house.  Lucian sleeps in his childhood bed.

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Joseph has taken a temporary postition as an Art Forger.  He makes good money, but his heart is not really in it.

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He was at work when it was time to give birth to our first child.

Aisylnn:  Um, yoohoo?  I'm having a baby here!

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It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and soon little Aubrey was born.

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Everyone cheered, sort of after the fact.

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You guys are a little late.

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They're obviously really happy, because I'm off feeding the baby and they're still standing there cheering.

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Aw, he's a cutie, isn't he?

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My parents are so cute together.  I love how they do so many things with each other.  Mom fell asleep while they were playing video games, and she's just snoozing by Dad's side.

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The house is getting crowded.  This kid, Amar Hamilton, kind of invited himself over for a few days.  I don't even know him, he came home with someone - I don't even know who.  I know I could tell him to leave, but that just sounds mean.  I don't mind if he stays for awhile, but if he's not gone after a few days or so, I'll have to ask him to leave.

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Lucian is still here.  I love having him, though.  Seems like old times.  Well, except for the poopy diapers.

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Cute baby!

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This child calls our home nearly everyday and asks for Joseph.  And get this - her name is Marsha Bruenig.  I know a Marsha Bruenig from my college days.  She was always the same way, calling all the time, late at night, wanting to talk to the adults of the house.  It's just weird.  Doesn't she have parents?  What do they think of her calling adults at 11:00 p.m. on a school night?

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I'm not even sure how that happened.

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Joseph:  Culinary, culinary, culinary.  Come on, Culinary!  Make my day.  Sigh.  Still no openings.

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This kid is weird.  He's always walking around in his underwear.  It's kind of indecent, and I'm getting annoyed with him.  Mom thinks he's great, though.  They spend a lot of time just hanging out.  I'll be glad when he leaves.  He's starting to make me uncomfortable.

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Lucian broke another sink.  Dad's going to blow a gasket.

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It's already time for Aubrey's birthday!  I eagerly await for the family to gather around to celebrate.  See how excited I am?  Dad looks excited, too.

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Erm...his eyes are kind of funky.  Mom said mine looked like that when I was little, and I grew into them.  I sure hope she's right.  'Cuz that's kind of...ick.

Will Joseph ever get a job in the culinary track?  Will Amar and Lucian ever leave?  Will Aubrey ever grow into his funky eyes?  Tune in to the next episode to find out!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on July 15, 2008, 10:39:51 pm
Oh wow.  She's already critiquing her son's looks!  lol.  
This is such a funny story!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on July 16, 2008, 01:35:43 am
Yay for updates! I LOVE the name Aubrey, btw. :-P


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 16, 2008, 01:46:15 am
Medagic - lol, yeah, but those are freaky, eh?  I was really worried at this point in the legacy.  Thanks for your comments.

Squirt - Thank you!  Aubrey is an interesting name.  It's a unisex name; I've seen it used for both males and females.  I rather like it, too, for either gender.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on July 16, 2008, 01:48:17 am
Yes, you're good at giving your sims interesting names! Me, I can never think of any. They all have pretty boring names. :lol:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 16, 2008, 01:54:33 am
Well, I kinda cheated.  Usually my names suck.  I always kind of forget that part when a new baby is born, then sit staring at the naming screen forever.  Then I pick the first thing that comes into my head, because otherwise I won't get any playing done.  For this legacy, though, I planned ahead and looked up from Elven names from 20,000 names (http://www.20000-names.com/index.htm).  What a life saver!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on July 16, 2008, 03:03:41 am
Okay, those eyes are nothing. When Pascall Curious had his alien baby in my game? Bulbous, protruding, pitch black eyes. And a tiny nose.

I used a face modding tool on him soon as I could. I mean, 'twere a face only a birth queen could love...

Great update as usual. Love the way you work the random games stuff into the story.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ~Sasha~ on July 16, 2008, 06:43:51 am
I Love How You Make The Sims Look So Realistic! It Really Makes Me Feel Like I Know Them Some-How. I Read Your Other Story Too. ~Between The Light And Darkness~ Very Good! Where Did You Download All Of The Different Types Of Food? ( For This Story ) Like The Waffles And All That! Just Wondering.......


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 16, 2008, 09:50:51 am
LOL, steelguy!  But that was an alien baby, so you somewhat expect it.  This was a human baby.  But Aislynn's eyes looked just like that, too, and I had been freaking - then she ended up with those killer long eyelashes, so it ended up a good thing.

Sasha - welcome!  I'm honored that you've read both of my stories and thrilled that you liked them.  The realistic look of the Avalon sims is thanks to custom default skin and eyes.  They really go a long way to make a sim look more humanish.  You can find food to download from all over the place, but a good place to start would be Mod the Sims 2 (http://www.modthesims2.com/download.php?tag=food&f=38).  I can't remember where I got the waffles off hand, but I can check the next time I load up my game.  That could be a week or so, though.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on July 16, 2008, 10:15:11 am
That was an adorable chapter - the way Joseph finds his love letter, and Aislynn talks about Lucian :love2: I'm sure Aubrey will grow into his eyes - something tells me he's gonna be a stunner when he's older ;)

As for me? Ugh, I'm hopeless >_< Giving it another go, this time making sure she looks the part (you'll see what I mean soon enough (I hope!)).. The problem I've been having is how to make it sound interesting, but methinks I was doing something wrong because even I got bored.. that and the picture quality was awful, even after touching them up - I'm never going back to that C button ever again, not for stories! >_<

Rant over :angel:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on July 16, 2008, 06:37:10 pm
What's up with Lucian breaking all the sinks? Lol. I agree with Sadie, Aubrey will most likely be gorgeous when he grows up :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 17, 2008, 02:30:41 pm
Sadie - thank you! Legacies can get pretty boring, sometimes.  There were several times during this one that I skipped on things because of the tedium.

Looks the part?  Cool - can't wait to see what that means.  But honestly, if you're bored to tears, then don't do it.  There are many better ways to spend your time.  :)

mpb - thanks!  I'm glad you liked it.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: erica_jean698 on July 17, 2008, 05:50:55 pm
I really enjoyed this whole long legacy!  You actually inspired me to post mine here, so thank you for that.

I find your family very interesting and funny! :D  I'm sure I'll get bored with mine a bit especially during the extremely long college days, but something always happens that's fun.  That's why I love the sims, because crazy things do happen unexpectedly from time to time.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 17, 2008, 06:02:31 pm
Well thank you!  I was inspired in much the same way - I had read many legacies on LiveJournal and a couple here.  I love telling stories, so it was a good fit.  :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on July 17, 2008, 07:10:39 pm
Same here :angel: But yeah, things are actually going well this time, got something better to write about, so I may just post mine shortly... the legacies are taking over the story section lately :lol:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: emoscenesk8r on July 18, 2008, 02:25:46 am
I love this~ Aislyn(sp?) grew up to be really beautiful!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 21, 2008, 10:27:03 am
Sadie - Lovin' your legacy.

Emo - thank you!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 15
Post by: Astral Faery on July 21, 2008, 03:46:46 pm
Chapter 15


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It may seem odd to teach your toddler to talk in the middle of the night in your underwear next to a broken sink, but it seemed perfectly natural to me.

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I had to stop halfway through, though, because my belly suddenly popped.  The second baby is growing fast.

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Mom loves having grandchildren.  She's having the time of her life.

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Lucian went home today.  In the middle of the night in his pajamas.  I was sad to see him go, but I guess it's for the best.  He has to live his own life, after all.

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I was really impressed with Mom.  On her own, she picked Aubrey up and took him to the potty.  I didn't even ask her to help.  

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Joseph:  Culinary, culinary, culinary!  Please, culinary!  Please be a position open.

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Joseph:  Sigh.

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Joseph is such a good daddy.  I expected him to be afraid of having children.  Afraid of having even more ties and commitments.  But he's been great.  He was kind of afraid of the dirty diaper, but that's it.  I love that man.

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Time to finish potty training Aubrey.  This part is pretty boring.

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Aubrey is, well, interesting.  He's kind of obsessive.  He got into playing with this little ball toy, and his face just looked almost evil.  It kind of creeped me out.

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We invite Lucian and Laurana over often to visit.  It's great to see them, we're all so close.  Cat's ghost was on the haunt, and scared Lucian.  He was happy about it, though, he loves that kind of thing.

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Lucian:  Oh man!  I clogged the toilet.  Dad's going to pitch a fit!

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Joseph:  Culinary, culinary, culinary.  Come on.  Please.  And...Yes!  Yes, yes, yes!  Finally!

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Me:  Oh look!  I just popped again!

Joseph:  I just got a job as a Restauranteur!

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This is a cute picture.  Joseph is playing with Thing 2 while I play with Aubrey.

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He sure loves that thing.  He plays with it all the time.  I guess that determination has paid off - he's maxed out his logic.

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Me:  Dad!  I'm having the baby now!

Almeric:  Mmmm....

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Me:  It's coming!  It's almost here!

Almeric:  Mmhmm.

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Me:  It's a girl!  With red hair and her daddy's grey eyes.  We'll call her Arynn.  No no, don't get up.  I'd hate to interrupt your chili.

Almeric:  mmm...

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Almeric:  Well, I was trying to take Aubrey a bottle, but this chair is in the way!

New baby Arynn:  Grandpa doesn't have a lot going on upstairs, does he?

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Almeric:  What am I supposed to do now?

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Joseph:  I hear an odd ringing sound.

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Joseph:  The ringing!  Make it stop!  I can't stand it!

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Me:  Will someone please answer the phone?

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Joseph:  Oh, so that's what that ringing sound was, heh heh.

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Joseph:  We don't want any.

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Joseph:  The mess!  I can't stand it!

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I caught Dad tucking in the baby.  It was such a heartlifting sight.

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Then he slouched at her.  He cracks me up.

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But then he went over to tuck in his grandson.  Aww.

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Oh, poop.  I forgot to take a birthday shot.  Here's Aubrey as a child.  His eyes still look kind of strange to me.  Not as odd, though.  And I don't know why he's wearing pink pajamas.

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Aubrey:  You know, Dad.  I'm super smart.  I maxed out my logic when I was just a toddler.

Joseph:  Mmhmm.

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Joseph:  It's too bad you have atrocious manners, though.

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Joseph:  Slow down, boy, before you eat your own hand!

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Joseph:  Chomp, slurp, gobble, gobble.

Me:  Slurp, munch, snarf, gulp.

Aubrey:  oink, burp, chomp, snarf.

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Aubrey:  I'm going to be a world famous toy maker when I grow up.

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Aubrey:  And I'll travel the whole world with my inventions and make tons of money.

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Me:  I don't think he's the right choice for heir.  He's so full of himself.  I'm worried he'll be conceited and look down on everyone around him.

Joseph:  Yeah, and besides, he has atrocious manners.

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Joseph was thrilled to enter the Culinary career at such a high level.  His dream was so close he could almost reach out and grab it.  His boss said only one thing was keeping him from it - he needed one more friend.  He was so eager he called George over and ran out in his underwear to hang out with him.  Getting dressed would have taken too long, he said.  His carpool was in a couple of hours.

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It's already Arynn's birthday.  The time flies by so quickly.

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Aw, she's adorable!  She looks just like her daddy.

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Ghosts are freaky enough as it is, but when they actually play together, that's just eerie.  This is Cinder (Generation 1 female) and Flame, her grandson (which would be the male of Generation 3).  Weird, huh?

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Just random cuteness.  Mom cuddles Arynn.

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Aw, poor Dad.  The shower and toilet broke at the same time, and there's Arynn, splashing around in the middle of it all, making more of a mess.  It took him all morning to get that bathroom back in order.

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Alynna:  I would like to get to the refrigerator to prepare Greek Salad, but there's a bottle in the way.  Help, somone!

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It's that time again.  Potty training time.

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Yep.  Potty training.  It's a great time in every parent's life.

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It's so cute when the toddlers dance to the stereo.  Arynn shows that she's already got the moves, even though she can't even walk, yet.

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Joseph:  I've got the handcuffs stashed under the bed.  After the kids go to school do you wanna...

Me:  Uh, honey...

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Me:  I think the maid is listening.

Maid:  Heh heh heh, lucky guy.

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Me:  Alright, we can use the handcuffs and play cops and robbers.  I'll be the cop and handcuff you, the robber...

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Me:  Then I'll be the crooked judge that convicts you for your heinous crimes.

Joseph:  I can't wait!

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Ooh, look at my man looking all sexy and swaggering toward me.  Sigh!  I swoon at the sight of him.

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Lucian came over today.  He told Aubrey all about the ghost that scared him last time he was here.

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Me:  I don't know, what do you think?

Joseph:  I don't know, what do you think?

Me:  Who should we make heir?

Joseph:  I have no idea.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on July 21, 2008, 04:57:48 pm
At least Aubrey doesn't have Joseph's nose!  He's really a cute boy, and by the time he's a teen I'll bet is eyes will be normal (If not then, there's always adulthood!).
I love the ghost cats playing with each other lol.  Now if only the ghost cats would play with Thing 2... :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 21, 2008, 05:59:00 pm
LOL!  I didn't notice how severe Joseph's nose was until he was out of college and I changed his hair.  I still think he's cute, though.  And don't worry about Aubrey, he turns out okay.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: nydamoon1000 on July 21, 2008, 07:01:40 pm
Nice Legacy! :D
So how many generations has it been? lol!
I lost count! :-P
Can't wait until the next chapter! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 21, 2008, 08:03:12 pm
Hey, Damon!  I didn't expect to see you here!  This is my relief from BL&D, lol.  Sometimes I just need a break.  That and I can't seem to stay focused on just one thing.

Aislynn is generation 4 and her children, Aubrey and Arynn, are generation 5.  Nearly halfway done, huh?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: nydamoon1000 on July 21, 2008, 08:54:46 pm
Well I'm deciding to finally comment people's story that I read because I usually don't, I'm like the shy person and yet I'm already talkative over at simtales, lol!
Don't know why I'm ere but I'm just starting too! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: erica_jean698 on July 21, 2008, 09:53:07 pm
I've never seen ghosts playing together before!  

Nice update, you always make me giggle all the way through.  Yay almost halfway done!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 22, 2008, 12:55:11 am
Thanks again, Damon.

Thank you, Erica!  I'm glad you're enjoying it.  I'm having quite a bit of fun, and telling the story and getting feedback is helping me combat boredom, because, let's face it, it's a part of every legacy at some point.  I can totally see myself doing this again, though, when this one is finished.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on July 22, 2008, 01:28:51 am
It always worries me when the game puts the boys in pink pyjamas.  Probably scar the poor things for life. :)

I love the little speech bubbles, too. And catching the toddlers picking their noses! First time I saw it, I was just - you. are. kidding. me!!!

Too cute.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on July 22, 2008, 09:53:51 am
Aubrey's so cute! Lol. Loved the update, as usual :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 22, 2008, 10:48:32 am
steelguy - oy!  I once had a boy morph into pink pajamas and then autonomously play with the dollhouse.  If that's not a sign, then I don't know what is!  And yeah, nosepicking - I got pretty lucky with that, because I was watching Almeric be a boob then caught Aubrey mining away like crazy!  Thanks for the comments.

mpb - thank you!  Aubrey did turn out pretty cute, despite his funky eyes in the beginning.  I was really worried, lol!  I think that's the main reason why I rushed Ailsynn to have another child.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Karla! on July 24, 2008, 01:09:31 am
Aryyn i s adorable! I love her red "heir" =)
LOL


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Zorom on July 31, 2008, 04:47:15 am
Red heir. oh my god.

Love this legacy Astral. Joseph is sexy. Aubrey is... either really cute or really freaky, I can't decide which. I'll settle for ceaky. Or Frute.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on July 31, 2008, 10:47:32 am
LOL!  Welcome Zorom.  It's difficult to tell yet with Aubrey, isn't it?  I always thought Joseph was sexy, but I don't think everyone else agrees.

Thanks a bunch 2B and Karla!  Thank you for reading!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on July 31, 2008, 04:43:42 pm
I don't think Joseph is too bad.  Some people like noses with character.  I, for one, do not.  I have a thing about noses which probably came from my earlier gaming and Goopy.  Ewww.  
Sometimes I wish for my early early gaming where I could play one family for weeks and barely notice the little faults in their looks.  *sigh*  It's too late to go back now, though!
Once again, I hope your computer gets well soon!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on August 01, 2008, 02:42:47 am
I think Joseph's cute :D His nose isn't that bad. Play Strangetown for long enough to grow up Buck (poor thing got his granddad's nose), and maybe even Tank, then you'll wonder why there was a problem with Joseph ;) What is it with Maxis and weird/big noses? :oogle:

Speaking of Strangetown, I'm having the time of my life with this one. Alexx over at MTS2  should maybe put a warning on his abduction fix for FT - not only can you get any sim abducted via the summon aliens thing, it's autonomous! At least Buzz Grunt seemed to think so... Now he has an extra reason to hate aliens :D It's great seeing macho Army Boy complaining of morning sickness :laugh:

Anyway, I digress - my apologies for not commenting in a while. Would be best to wait til they hit their teens, as someone (forget who) mentioned, since aspirations can help you choose. Great update anyway - love the scene at the dining table :lol:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Zorom on August 03, 2008, 07:58:29 am
LOL! Omg, I was looking at this page when my bro came in and read my last post (he don't know my username) about how cute Joseph was, and he said, "God, look at that idiot who posted that, they're such wusses." And I was like, um, yeah. And he asked me why I was blushing! Cringe-fest! I just hope he doesn't read this post!!

But I still think Joseph's cute!

*gives get-well card to Astral's computer*


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on August 10, 2008, 10:22:38 pm
I absolutly love you! Your stories are the best. You're very talented.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 11, 2008, 01:11:12 am
Thank you all!  I'll try to get an update done for this in a couple of days.  Things are going to be crazy this week as we get ready to go back to school.  Plus I'm still babysitting - but almost done!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 16
Post by: Astral Faery on August 11, 2008, 11:57:15 am
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Joseph has become a Celebrity Chef.  And that purple outfit looks very hot!  The perfect color to compliment his bright red hair.  I'm very proud of my husband.  He's worked very hard and he finally reached his goal.

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Aubrey:  Look, Mom.  I have an A.  And with no help, either.  I would make the perfect heir, because I'm brilliant.

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Arynn's birthday is here!

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Blow out the candles, baby.  And don't forget to make a wish.

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Childhood, hooray!  Lots of new things to explore, like school and homework.

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Aubrey:  Mom said I'm going to be heir because I grew up so well.  

Arynn:  Did not!

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Aubrey:  Yes she did.  And she said that she was disappointed in how you turned out.  Didn't you grow up well?

Arynn:  You liar!  That's not what she said.  I have flowing red hair, I will be heir!

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Aubrey:  Can you hurry up, please?  I kinda need to go.

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Neighbors are always drawn to this room.  The large beautiful bed with its colorful walls and matching bedding, complimented by bright red flowers and tasteful paintings.  I'm so glad we shopped at Sugah's Place.  I can't tell you how often one of the neighbors decides to just sleep over.

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Almeric:  Why is this girl in my bed?  Who the heck is she?  I don't even know her.  I'm not sleeping in this bed.

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Almeric:  AAAAHHH!!!

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Joseph:  Okay, son.  It's about time we helped you with your homework.  Even though you're already a straight A student, you could still learn to do your work more efficiently.

Aubrey:  Aaaahh!  Great Grandma Kenya's ghost!

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Joseph:  Okay, are you ready now?

Aubrey:  Aaaahh!  Great Grandpa Alwyn's ghost!

Joseph:  Sigh.  It's not like I don't have other things to do, you know.

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Aubrey:  So scared...

Joseph:  Well, it looks like you're too tired to do your homework, now.  You better go to bed.  We'll try again tomorrow.

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Alynna:  Get out!  Trying to weasel your way into to the Legacy, aren't you?

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Some nights are peaceful, without a ghost in sight.  And others are just one scare after another.

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Arynn:  Aaaahhh!

See what I mean?

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Aubrey:  I have an A+ in school because I'm brilliant.

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Arynn:  So?  I'll have one, too, after Mom helps me with my homework.

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Aubrey:  I didn't need any help.  I got an A+ all by myself, because I'm brilliant.

Arynn:  You said that already.

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Aubrey:  And I'm going to be famous and travel the world with all the wonderful toys I make.

Arynn:  Yeah, yeah, we know, we know.

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Aubrey:  Yeah, but you don't know that I'm going to fly all over the place and sell my toys, and I won't give any to you!

Arynn:  Big deal.  Who wants your stupid toys anyway?  I'll be busy being heir.

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Well hello future legacy material.  She's pretty.  

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Arynn:  Look, Mom!  I got an A+!  Hooray!

Me:  Hold on, honey.  I'm busy talking to a possible future Avalon wife.

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Arynn:  Hooray hooray hooray!  Aren't you proud of me, Mom?

Me:  Just a minute, dear.  Cara and I are having lunch.

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Arynn:  Well, I'm proud of me.  Let's see if my stupid brother gets to be heir now.

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I always kind of cringe when my folks wander around in their underwear.  They may as well wear a sign around their neck that says 'We had WooHoo!'  I mean, I'm glad they're still so hot for each other, but that stuff should be kept private, you know?

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Aubrey:  Aw, I'm too tired to have a birthday today.

Me:  Look.  Your dad wants to throw you a party, and he doesn't get off from work until 8.  Then he needs to use the toilet, shower, and set things up.  Then he has to spend a little time with each guest so they don't feel left out.  Your grandparents both want you to have a great birthday, and I want you to grow up well.  So to make everyone happy, we have to have the party late at night.  We're all having fun, so blow out your candles and enjoy your birthday!

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Aubrey:  My parents let me sleep for awhile before it was candle blowing time.  I wish we could have our parties during the day like normal people.

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Congratulations, Aubrey!  Now you're a teen.  I wonder what the future will hold for you.

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Aw, geez.  Not again.

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There goes the big screen.

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Aubrey is the first one awake and rushes out to see what's going on.

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By the time Dorian gets there, the thief has made her way to the piano room.  He attacks her...  

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...and she kicks his butt.  Sigh.

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Aren't they training these guys, anymore?  This is the second time a thief has gotten away because of imcompetence.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/thief7.jpg)
Loser Dorian:  I'm terribly sorry.  She got away.

Joseph and Almeric:  The noise!  Make it stop!  Get that girl off the piano!

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Loser Dorian:  I'm such a loser.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/thief9.jpg)
Loser Dorian:  Sigh...

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With the Generation 5 children growing fast, we thought it was about time we found a mate for Thing 2.  We had been keeping her young enough to bear kittens for quite awhile, now, and it's about time for Generation 5 of the cat legacy to get started.  So, meet Wisp.  Gorgeous, isn't he?

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Arynn:  I don't like flags.  The make everything look tacky.  And if I'm heir I'll never have any on the property.

Almeric:  This child is insufferable.  I hope they don't make her heir.  I don't think I could stand it.  If they do choose her, I swear I will haunt her every night of her life.

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Arynn:  You're such a little person.  You have little dreams.  Selling toys all over the world?  Big deal.  I reached A+ in less time than you, and I will do much more with my life.  This red hair is going to win me heir.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/Caramadeover.jpg)
I offered Cara a makeover, because I really thought she could use a new look.  She's fabulous, isn't she?

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/cattyghost.jpg)
I don't know what creeps me out more, the people ghosts or the cat ghosts.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/paytonsleeps.jpg)
I offered Payton, a local college kid, a makeover, and he was so impressed that he stayed all day.  And all night.  He slept over, and greeted us with a smile in the morning.  Everyone seems to love our place, either that or they're hoping for a spot in the Legacy.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/huggingwhisp.jpg)
Joseph just adores Wisp.  The two get along great.  Even though I'm the one that drove downtown and picked him out, he prefers Joseph.  Go figure.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pizza.jpg)
This cracked me up.  Wisp is having thoughts of deep dish pizza.  I guess he's not impressed with his catfood.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on August 11, 2008, 06:34:16 pm
Aww Wisp is adorable.  I wish I had some blue cats to add to the legacy.. Hm...
And I am torn between the two kids.  Arynn is so pretty and she adds some variety (but she has Joseph's nose cough cough).  And Aubrey is so handsome and if he marries that one girl you keep mentioning, they'll have red-haired kids too.  (And he doesn't have Joseph's nose cough cough)

Yes, I have issues with noses. ;)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on August 11, 2008, 11:06:54 pm
Lol, I agree with Medagic. Though, I'm kinda liking Aubrey more than Arynn :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 12, 2008, 09:57:15 am
Thanks for your comments, guys.  It's going to be an agonizingly long wait to find out who gets heir, huh?

I wish I could remember where I got the blue cat - it was the same place I downloaded Pyrus a long time ago.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on August 12, 2008, 10:05:49 am
great update!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on August 12, 2008, 11:41:41 am
Great update. This really rocks. I like Aubrey more. =] But I can stand either of them so it doesn't really matter. You are so creative! And you live in Indiana too! =]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on August 12, 2008, 01:25:29 pm
Everyone is voting Aubrey, lol.   But then again, Astral might pull that thing again where she makes the person that no one wants to be heir be heir.  Hm.  Did that make sense?
But come on!  You cheated Lucian out of being heir, so you can at least make his nephew who looks like him heir!  
That's my two cents.  I'll stop commenting until the next update too, lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 12, 2008, 02:57:53 pm
Thanks, guys.

LOL - I like how you all are voting for heir already.  But when I chose Aislynn, it wasn't because no one voted for her - I had already chosen awhile back.  And the heir for this generation has already been chosen, too, has been to college, gotten married, and produced the next generation.  I got carried away and played pretty far ahead, lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on August 12, 2008, 11:25:43 pm
Quote from: 2*B~Weird;1335388
But also, OMG, Aubrey as a teen reminds me soooo much of Lucian as a teen. Whoa, u can tell they`re related.


Hmmm. Maybe that's why I like Aubrey more? LOL :p


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Zorom on August 13, 2008, 01:34:28 am
Woohoo! Update!

WHERE DID YOU GET ARYNN'S HAIR?? It's gorgeous, she looks so cute as a toddler!
I stick by Arynn, cos, well, Aubrey's a creep. That look on his face when he was playing with that weird baby toy. And he has terrible manners. AND I LIKE JOSEPH'S NOSE.

Keep with the updates, Astral!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: erica_jean698 on August 13, 2008, 11:40:39 am
Yay great update!  So many ghosts wow!  How do you get anything done with everyone being scared all the time.  Still it's an added challenge and now I am inspired to keep all of my tombstones on my lot with my legacy.  When I do get tombstones that is.

I really like your characters!  Poor Aubrey, he clearly feels insecure and Aislynn is very lovely and strong.  I can't wait for more! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 13, 2008, 12:52:06 pm
Thanks, guys!  Looks like more people like Aubrey, but Arynn isn't left out.

Thanks for the link 2B - it would take me awhile to find out because I'd have to load up the game - which takes awhile with all my downloads, lol.

The masses are never satisfied, eh?  I just gave you an update and you're already asking for another one - sheesh.  Lucky for you I might just do one.  Or I might not.  It kind of depends on how crazy life gets today.  So far it's been pretty hectic and not looking like it's going to stop.

Erica - Some nights with lots of ghosts get pretty annoying.  It seems like everytime I turn around someone is getting scared.  But I kind of expect and accept it for this household, because it makes things kind of funny, but I sure wouldn't put up with it for every house I play!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 17
Post by: Astral Faery on August 13, 2008, 02:17:06 pm
Well, I felt like updating again, so here we go.  Sorry for the inconsistency, lol.

Chapter 17

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/notsure-1.jpg)
I'm not even sure what this means, but I'm afraid to know.  He looks like he's broken.

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Arynn's birthday again!  It seems like we were just celebrating her transition into childhood and she's already turning into a teen.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pretty.jpg)
She's a pretty girl, isn't she?

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/nasty.jpg)
But she has a big chip on her shoulder.  Both Joseph and I are very nice, so she must have gotten her attitude from the previous Avalons.  Her brother inherited my niceness, too, so she's definitely a throwback.

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The Generation 5 kittens are born!  They're so cute.  A boy and a girl.  We named them Chips and Salsa.  We can only keep one, of course, so picking the heir will be difficult.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/loveinterest.jpg)
This is Ocean Livingston, Arynn's love interest.  He's a pretty decent kid.  I love the way she gazes at him from the doorway.

Arynn:  First chance I get, I'm going to noogie him.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/noogie-1.jpg)
Arynn gives Benjamin, some neighbor boy, a noogie.

Arynn:  I can't wait anymore!  I have to noogie someone!

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/getaway.jpg)
Then he tries to give her a hug and she slaps his hand away.  Just look at that face.  Better get used to it, because you'll be seeing it a lot.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/burntpizza.jpg)
You know, I've been cooking since my early teens.  I read cooking books and watched cooking shows with my grandparenst since childhood.  You'd think I wouldn't burn food, but, here we go.  Charred pizza.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/Salsagiveup.jpg)
We chose to keep Chips.  So that meant putting Salsa up for adoption.  We were sad to see her go, but we can only keep one.  Mom was so upset she ran out to the car crying.  I felt so bad for her.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/thinkpreg.jpg)
Almeric:  Are you pregnant?  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/thinkpreg2.jpg)
Me:  What?  What makes you think that?

Almeric:  You have that glow again.

Me:  I don't think so.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/toys.jpg)
Almeric:  It sure would be nice to hear the pitter patter of little feet again, to see toys strewn about the floor.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstkiss.jpg)
Aubrey was getting antsy for his first kiss, so he invited a schoolmate, Jordan, on a date.  He told me he wanted to be a ladie's man.  His ultimate goal is to reach the top of the Athletic career, but he wants to woo many women on his way to the top.  Sigh.  Doesn't seem like much of a goal to me.  Especially considering the fact that I need someone who's willing to get married and have a child or two to take over the house.  He says he doesn't want to settle down.  Maybe it's just youth speaking, we'll have to see.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstkiss1.jpg)
Oh, here we go.  He leans in and...

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstkiss2.jpg)
...she says no thanks.  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstkiss3.jpg)
Ouch.  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstkiss4.jpg)
That hurts.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstkiss5.jpg)
Poor kid.  He's crushed.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/sisterchat.jpg)
While Aubrey cries his eyes out, Jordan sits at the table and chats with his sister.  This is turning out to be an interesting date so far.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/crycouch.jpg)
Then heartbroken Aubrey has another cry on the couch.  He's got a long way to go if he's going to be a womanizer.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/zitfairy.jpg)
The poor kid as been hit pretty hard by the Pimple Fairy, too.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/nohug.jpg)
He moves in to give her a hug, and she rejects him again.  I think he's so eager that he's moving way too fast.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/hug.jpg)
Finally, though, I catch the two of them hugging romantically.  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/crymore.jpg)
But then he stops to have another cryfest.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/baby.jpg)
Jordan is not impressed.  And it's difficult to step back and watch your children fall without helping, but it's the best thing to do.  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/slowdance.jpg)
Why they chose to slow dance in the bathroom is beyond me.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/slowdance1.jpg)
And why mom is having a problem with it is further beyond me.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/slowdance2.jpg)
Come on, Mom, leave the kids alone.  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/slowdance3.jpg)
I think it's because she kind of favors Aubrey, but doesn't like Jordan that much.  But she needs to back off and let him make his own decisions.  If he ends up being heir, it's his choice who bears the next generation.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/slowdance4.jpg)
Aubrey:  That was a great dance.  Too bad my grandmother had to lurk and have a fit in the doorway the entire time.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/teenswagger.jpg)
Feeling confident from the slow dance, Aubrey swaggers up to Jordan.  He reminds me so much of his father.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstkisssuccess.jpg)
Success!  She lets him kiss her.  Ah, young love.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstmakeout.jpg)
Ah, young lust.  Aubrey moves straight from his first kiss to his first makeout.  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/shove.jpg)
That creepy guy thought I was spying on him with the telescope.  He shoved me!  

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/shove1.jpg)
I broke down and cried.  That was just so mean.  I didn't mean to spy on him.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/shove2.jpg)
Why do people have to be so mean?

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/shove3.jpg)
Jerk!

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/neighborclean.jpg)
Well thank you, anonymous neighbor girl, for cleaning the cat bed.  It needed it.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope.jpg)
Oh here we go.  Arynn accidentally caught a glimpse of him, too.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope1.jpg)
Or, maybe it wasn't an accident after all.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope2.jpg)
Look at her face.  She's not concerned in the least that this guy showed up on the lawn and caught her in the act.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope3.jpg)
Ooh, shoving a teenage girl.  There should be some sort of regulation against that.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope4.jpg)
She looks as horrified as I feel.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope5.jpg)
But not for long.  Her face just looks evil.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope6.jpg)
She shoves him right back!  A grown man!  The girl has guts, that's for sure.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope7.jpg)
And this really got me.  The guy is yelling at her and pointing his finger at her, and she looks like she couldn't care less.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/aryntelescope8.jpg)
Future heir?  I'm really not sure.  I like that she stands up for herself, but she's mean.  Is she too mean?  We'll have to see.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: hanster on August 13, 2008, 02:51:05 pm
i can't believe i haven't commented here before
those neighbours make me giggle
and aubrey's real creepy....
I vote arynn for heir! *waves flag*


:)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on August 13, 2008, 03:34:57 pm
I've officially changed my mind.  Arynn's pretty!  So what if she's a tad mean?  That neighbor dude deserves it.  
Arynn Arynn Arynn!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Karla! on August 13, 2008, 08:58:30 pm
jiji, that story's hilarious!
Arynn is beautiful! I'd love to see
her as the future heir,
she's mean, but that will help her later on,
believe me:evil:


Quote from: 2*B~Weird;1336363
The hair is from Peggy. Its a pay hair but can be found on the booty.

Link: Click here! (http://paysites.mustbedestroyed.org/booty/peggy/femalehair/)

Its'a hair 0479 near the bottom. :) Hopes i helped.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well if you played so far ahead I suppose taht means we'll get lots of updates soon *smiles*



btw, in this website, i know you told us the hair it is, but how would we know where to find others?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on August 14, 2008, 06:00:09 pm
Well, Arynn's a mean one, isn't she? She is really pretty though, and at least she can stand up for herself.

I'm not really sure who i'm voting for anymore, hehe. Great update Astral! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Zorom on August 14, 2008, 06:05:34 pm
Quote from: 2*B~Weird;1336363
The hair is from Peggy. Its a pay hair but can be found on the booty.

Link: Click here! (http://paysites.mustbedestroyed.org/booty/peggy/femalehair/)

Its'a hair 0479 near the bottom. :) Hopes i helped.


Oh, you did!
Good update, Astral. I think I know who is gonna be heir. :snorting:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on August 15, 2008, 12:07:36 pm
I agree with 2b!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 15, 2008, 01:38:24 pm
I love you guys speculating about heir.  Thanks for the feedback, everyone!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on August 15, 2008, 01:44:51 pm
I'm back! :D Back from farm central into the hubbub of Leeds ;) Had a bit of catching up to do - great updates :) Really gonna have to get back into my own story... after Ripp's first boyfriend's finished with me at least. Little git even got me starting his story while I was gone :roll:

Who do I want for heir? Um... not sure if I'm honest, they both have their pros and cons :angel:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 15, 2008, 02:17:52 pm
Thanks, Sadie.  I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.  That reminds me, I'm behind in your story.  My hellatious summer is finally over, though, and I can get my stories, blog, and reading caught up.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: discowhipped on August 15, 2008, 06:10:50 pm
Yay udpate! I don't know who I'm voting for heir, but maybe it's time for a boy since it's been...how many generations of girls? Just to even things out. :D
Still, Arynn's got 'tude. *cough* I have to shut up now.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on August 15, 2008, 07:00:04 pm
Yike! That look just before she shoved him!
Knew a girl that could do that look. Scary, scary chick. :smt107


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: erica_jean698 on August 18, 2008, 09:17:08 am
I didn't even realize you updated!  

I vote for Arynn all the way.  She's so pretty and does not take any flack, good for her!  I love that shot of her giggling behind her hands. :D

Aubrey is a nice kid, but he's a bit of a wimp from what I've seen.  *lol*

I wait in anticipation.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 18, 2008, 09:47:03 am
Thank you, everyone!  I enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts.  :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on August 18, 2008, 05:36:35 pm
i vote arynn!! :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sugah Sim on August 19, 2008, 01:02:29 pm
As always, I very much enjoyed the latest chapter of your Avalon Legacy. You always write with such humor and creativity.

I'll definitely be interested to learn who your next Avalon heir will be.
I'm sure the votes are already coming in for this generation.
Arynn's one tough little doll baby. She sure has spunk!

Ocean Livingston is a cutie pie. I loved the way Arynn was gazing at him. Great capture!

I always love looking at your screenshots, as you well know.
Keep up the good work. On to chapter 17...

:clap:

(ps thank you for helping to promote Sugah's Place (http://sugahsplace.planetthesims.gamespy.com/) in your sig. You are a dear and I appreciate you.)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 20, 2008, 09:50:22 am
Hey, Terri!  :)

Did not expect to see you here, Sugah, lol.  Thanks for commenting.  And you are very welcome for my putting Sugah's Place in my sig - I adore your stuff and want to share it with all my fabulous readers.  :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: HJAmaniac on August 20, 2008, 12:54:58 pm
I LOVE your family, Ari! (UPDATE! UPDATE!)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 20, 2008, 01:17:20 pm
lol - hi, Holly.  I'll try to update soon.  Maybe by the end of the weekend.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: HJAmaniac on August 20, 2008, 01:22:32 pm
YAAAAAAY!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 18
Post by: Astral Faery on August 23, 2008, 12:55:35 pm
Chapter 18

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pregagain.jpg)
Oh boy.  I know what this means.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pregagain1.jpg)
...puking...

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pregagain2.jpg)
Dad was right.  I'm pregnant again.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pregagain3.jpg)
I really hate this part.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pregagain4.jpg)
A lot.

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Chips grew into an adult.  He has an interesting blend of both his parents' markings.  He's a very pretty cat.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/lovestopaint.jpg)
Arynn loves to paint.  She spends long hours at her canvas.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/firstmasterpiece.jpg)
and she sold her first masterpiece at such a young age.  She's hoping to get her name out there and become very popular.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/nocreative.jpg)
She's still seeing Ocean.  Oddly enough, he doesn't like creative girls.  Maybe they make him feel threatened.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/movingalong.jpg)
Nevertheless, their relationship is moving along at a nice steady pace.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/arynfirstkiss.jpg)
First kiss!

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/arynfirstmakeout.jpg)
And first makeout.  Sigh.  Why do so many kids seem to be in such a rush?

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/romance.jpg)
Looks like a romantic evening at the Avalon house.  Mom and Dad are being amorous with one another while I decide to ask my hubby on a date.  And then I pinch his cute little bottom.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/ghostlyplay.jpg)
Here is the ghost of the founder, Elwyn, playing with one of the cat ghosts.  Creepy, but interesting.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/mean.jpg)
Arynn punches her brother hard in the arm.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/mean2.jpg)
The girl is mean.  Just look at that face.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/pizza2.jpg)
I've never seen a cat so interested in pizza.

Wisp:  My bowl is empty.  Where's the deep dish?  I'll take one with extra cheese, please.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/sneakout.jpg)
Arynn snuck out with Ocean tonight.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/sneakout1.jpg)
She passed me on the way back in, but I didn't say anything.  After all, I'm on my way to woohoo with Joseph in the car with my big belly!  What kind of role model is that?

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/glazedlook.jpg)
I have that glazed look in my eye again.  That must mean it's time to give birth.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/headwindow.jpg)
Aaah!  It hurts so much I could put my head right through the window.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/Drake.jpg)
Finally, baby Drake is born.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/cantfeed.jpg)
Well, I'd sure like to get Drake his first bottle, but the entire family is blocking the doorway.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/great.jpg)
Arynn:  Great.  That's all this house needs - more competition.

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l321/Claude_Hopper/block.jpg)
Arynn:  It's bad enough that the only place to put the baby's crib is right in front of my Princess Bed.  Now I have to sleep in stupid Aubrey's room - on the bunkbeds.  I hate brothers.

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I just got scared by a ghost, but boy my hubby is so darn hot!

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Arynn is starting to make sneaking out a habit.

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Dad makes a wonderful grandpa.  He's thrilled with the new baby.

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The maid broke the dishwasher.  I just found that unacceptable.  He's paid for cleaning the house, not breaking the equipment.  Now I have to pay a repairman to come out and fix it.  Dad would probably be thrilled to try to do it himself, but I'm not comfortable with that.  It's too dangerous.

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I was as nice as I could be, but I think he was still mad at me for lecturing him for nearly half an hour.

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Arynn farted at the table today.  Right in front of her grandmother.

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Arynn thought it was just the funniest thing.

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But Mom was not impressed.

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She just kept glaring at her, the entire time she was clearing the table.

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If Mom could choose the heir, she'd definitely pick Aubrey.  I think Dad would, too.

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Time has flown by and it's already Drake's first birthday.

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He looks just like his brother.  He's actually a carbon copy, because not only does he look just like Aubrey, he has the exact same personality, too.  He could be Aubrey's clone.

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Mom, Joseph, and Benjamin complain about the smell.

Wisp:  Where's my pizza?

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Arynn:  Drake stinks.  I mean literally.  I wish someone would change his diaper.  I can't believe I have to compete with a stinky toddler for position of heir.

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The ghosts are angry.  I had to sell both the beds because the mattresses were in really bad shape.  I bought the exact same kind of bed, right down to the bedding, but the ghosts knew.  Now they complain about it every time they haunt.

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Funny shot of both the teens cleaning the cat beds at the same time.

Arynn:  You may have more neat points than me, but I can get it done faster.

Aubrey:  What good is that if it still stinks?  Like sisters?

Arynn:  You'll pay for that.

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Wisp:  I'm gonna go hunt me some pizza.

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Chips:  Pizza makes you fat.  I want a Greek Salad so I can stay nice and trim.  Unlike you.

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And while the cats are wanting people food, Drake is wanting their food.  I guess no one gave him a bottle and he got hungry.

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He cleaned the bowl and moved on to the second one.

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Well, at least he's having a good time while he nibbles the kibble.

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Drake:  Munch, munch, munch.  Wheeee!

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Thing 2 looks on with interest.

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Arynn:  Great job on being a grandson!  We're all glad you exist.

Almeric:  This girl is a real snot!

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Wow!  Look what I caught walking past the house this afternoon.  She's absolutely stunning.  She must be a part of the Legacy.  I can't remember her name, but, wow!

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Chips is a destructive cat.  For some reason he really has this desire to rip things apart.

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Cute shot of Wisp and Thing 2 yowling at each other.

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I don't know why Mom decided to stop right in the middle of the doorway to read Drake a story.

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The maid had to step through them to get his job done.

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It's Drake's birthday, already.  Time goes by so fast.

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Welcome to childhood, Drake!

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One of the first things Drake did was break the shower.  

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I had to put my foot down and let him know this kind of behavior would not be tolerated.  Dad could almost make a full time out of repairing all the broken things around the house.

I may as well tell you all now, rather than give you a rude surprise in the next chapter.  Drake has a drastically short child/teenhood.  When I got Aislynn pregnant again, it was because I wasn't totally into either Arynn or Aubrey and I wanted another option.  But Drake ended up being the exact same as his brother.  Every personality point was the same!  I was pretty disgusted at this point, lol.  So disgusted that I grew him up way early and shipped all three off to college at the same time.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: erica_jean698 on August 23, 2008, 01:12:52 pm
I just adore your updates! :D

Wow, Drake did grow up fast.  He looks so sad after the shower accident.  Hugs for him.  Now off to college, well best of luck.

Arynn really is mean, isn't she and sloppy!  Well she is an artist.  Maybe I should change my mind about her?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on August 23, 2008, 01:14:05 pm
yayayayaya drake!!! lol, great update :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on August 23, 2008, 01:15:42 pm
@Ari: This is why I keep JM's black box on the lot ;) It may be a mod of sorts (although I see it as a way to fix bugs, etc.), but that re-randomiser is definitely a must-have to stop these kind of things ;)

Cool update, BTW :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 24, 2008, 12:47:07 am
Thanks, guys!  I'm glad you liked it.  :)

Sadie - Hmmm...may have to think about that.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on August 24, 2008, 09:00:50 pm
Ooooh, nice update. Drake is cute though, and he does look sad after breaking the shower.

Arynn just gets meaner and meaner doesn't she? Lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on August 27, 2008, 03:26:23 pm
That happened to me once. I got a carbon copy of the older sister. I could never tell who was who after I grew them up. So the younger one.. er.. accidently drowned.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 28, 2008, 10:18:27 am
Thanks, mpb!

ilovejb - accidentally, eh? ;)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on August 28, 2008, 02:07:28 pm
Well I might have taken out the ladder...accidently of course.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on August 29, 2008, 10:27:44 am
Of course.  Funny how often that happens, isn't it?  One of my sims got rejected by the headmaster for private school one time.  Well, it happened more than once, but this particular headmaster was just a jerk, he was negative about everything.  My sim went into aspiration failure, and the headmaster 'accidentally' got locked in a box with no door, but with a nice big window so I could watch.  Yeah, I'm evil, but aren't we all?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on August 29, 2008, 08:18:50 pm
My cowplant always eats the mean headmasters. It's not because I lock them in with it, no. It's because they take the cake. =]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on August 31, 2008, 01:20:01 am
Now, I've never tried killing the headmaster... :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on August 31, 2008, 04:55:35 pm
You should probably try it then. It's oh so much fun.
Unless you're not into that sort of thing lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: hollymaniac12 on September 06, 2008, 09:00:19 pm
Nice chapter, Ari! You'd better not pick Arynn as heir, 'cause I don't think anyone will read your this ever again if you do!

Aubrey on the other hand- I like. Drake is also adorable.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on September 07, 2008, 10:46:46 am
Thanks, Holly - although I think the audience is divided.  Some are rooting for Arynn.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Zorom on September 08, 2008, 08:57:37 am
Get in some character development in Arynn's side!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Rosebud1773 on September 10, 2008, 01:31:24 am
I don't normally read these, but this one caught my attention, and then I stayed up til 2:30am reading it...lol. It's cute and I'm eager for more. You have a real knack for catching and creating humor.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 19
Post by: Astral Faery on September 10, 2008, 10:19:51 am
Well, thank you Rosebud!  You've just made my day!  You're also in luck, because I'm posting another update.  Hope you enjoy!

And Sadie - I promise I didn't steal one of your ideas, lol.  The same thing happened in my game with the maid.

Chapter 19

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These cats!  They crack me up.  Chips dreams of lobster.  

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Aubrey heads off to college.  I can't believe it's already time for him to leave.

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Mean spirited Arynn is at it again.

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She punches her dad hard while playing.

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Looks like Drake is not immune to being scared out of bed by the ghosts.  Jess gets him good.

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Then she turns around and gets Dad, as well.  She's really in a mood tonight.

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Drake made a mess out of a puddle in the bathroom.  The maid was trying to clean it up, but you could tell he was annoyed.

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I dismissed him for the day, and told Drake to clean it up.  He wasn't real thrilled with the idea, but he's not going to go around wrecking the house and letting the maid deal with it.

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That's a good boy, Drake.

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The time has finally come.  Both my parents had been sipping elixir for awhile now, but have finally decided to let nature take it's course.  They have lived happy lives, but unfortunately, Mom only lived to be 70.  But the elixir gave her many more days than that.

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Goodbye, Mom.  Rest in peace.

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Poor Dad.  He needs some extra support at this time.

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Ha ha, there's where I earned my slouch.

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I caught Drake making another mess in the kitchen.

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He complains a lot when you tell him to pick up after himself, but he does it.

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Cute shot of Joseph dancing with Drake.

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Wisp:  This catfood sucks.  I want pizza.

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Today is my birthday!  I'm going to be an old lady.  Holy crap look at all those candles!

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Well, come on everyone, before this cake burns down the whole house and ends the Legacy.

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Well now.  That's not so bad.  I seem to have aged pretty well.

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Joseph is the exact same age as me, so he celebrated his birthday on the same day.

Joseph:  I wish for lots of woohoo.

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Um, yeah.  He's going to need a makeover.  Red eyebrows and gray hair are not a good combination.  And that orange shirt is hideous.

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I forgot to take a post makeover shot of my hubby, but you can see him behind me in this picture.  It's weird with the three of us being elders, but I'm happy my Dad is still around.  I know his time is starting to grow short, so I'm really treasuring the time I have left with him.

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Joseph:  So if you become heir, you won't marry a sumo wrestler, will you?

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Arynn:  What?  What are you talking about?

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Joseph:  The house is pretty big, but someone that large would get in the way.  We just want to be sure you'll choose a normal sized man for your mate.

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Me:  That's so funny, dear.

Arynn:  How embarassing!  My parents are complete idiots!  A sumo wrestler!?  As if!

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I just love that swagger.  And Joseph looks every bit as sexy now as he did in our adult years.

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We're just so in love.

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Ooh, he still gets my old ticker thumping!

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Joseph:  Congrats on turning into a fine old lady!

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There must be something about this family - we all seem to find our gaseous emissions funny.

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And Dad is no exception.

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The Grim Reaper eventually came for Dad.  He had no regrets.  He lived to be 79, plus some extra because of the elixir.  

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Goodbye, Dad.  You'll be missed.

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Arynn:  Congrats on learning how to walk, Mom.

Me:  What?

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Aha!  This time I caught Chips in the act.  Eventually we will teach this cat not to rip things up.

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Chips isn't the only one getting busted.  Arynn was brought home by the cops.  That loser Dorian, no less.  I wasn't sure who I was more irritated with.

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Arynn felt pretty bad.  She cried.  I was actually happy to see that.  Maybe she has a heart in there after all.

Arynn:  I'm so sorry I got caught sneaking out!

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Joseph really gave her a piece of his mind.  He chewed her out for nearly an hour.

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Chips and Wisp do not get along.  At all.  They fight constantly.

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Here they are during one of their many skirmishes.

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I guess we've been kind of lucky and had many peaceful years with the cats all getting along.  But like all good things, it came to an end.

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Chips won this round.

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Ordinarily, I would get upset about the maid hugging on the cat instead of doing his job.  But poor Thing 2.  Ever since she turned into an elder, she hasn't been socializing with the other cats that much, so she's been kind of lonely.  She needs lots of hugs, and if she feels she needs one from the maid, then that's fine.

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Arynn:  I said I was sorry for getting caught, but I'm not sorry for sneaking out.  Man, that was fun!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Zorom on September 10, 2008, 11:50:53 am
Hehe! Good ol Arynn!
Keep with the updates!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on September 10, 2008, 04:51:49 pm
I love it!!!
Love doesn't even describe it. Me and my bunny Oscar are sitting here in awe.

You truly are amazing!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on September 11, 2008, 02:38:30 am
Well, Arynn is a Bad Girl. And I remember that the early girls of this Legacy were that way too. Hmm....

And another Generation passes on. (With dancing)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on September 11, 2008, 05:45:13 am
Aww. It's always hard to let them go, huh? I've yet to get to that stage with my two, but it's gonna be very sad when it happens :(

Aaanyway, you have a choice to make now, huh? ;) (Unless you've already made it, of course) How many nice points does Arynn have, just out of interest?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on September 11, 2008, 01:42:58 pm
Thanks, guys!  Glad you enjoyed it.

Zorom - yeah, she's really something, isn't she?

ilovejb - aw, thank you.  :)  :)

LOL, 2B.  It was easy to get attached to my elders because I've known Alynna since infancy.  And Almeric is an old favorite of mine.  I've played him quite a bit.  Plus he makes pretty babies.  Sometimes it gets a little overwhelming, though, with so many different sims doing so many different things at the same time.  Thanks for the compliment!

steelguy - yeah, most of the family line has been pretty bad, lol.

sadie - I had such a difficult time letting these two go for some reason.  I kept having them chug elixir because I was so attached - but you can't do it forever, there's just not enough room.  I sympathize with you, though, because your founder is the hardest to let go.  I'm pretty sure I cried when mine passed.  :(

Ooh - Arynn is awful.  I think she only has 1 or 2 nice points.

And yes, the decision was made awhile back because my game is ahead of the chapters here.  In the game this generation has already gone through college, the chosen heir has married and reproduced, and their offspring just turned into a teen.  Whew!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on September 11, 2008, 02:45:01 pm
Quote from: Astral Faery;1375028
Thanks, guys!  Glad you enjoyed it.

Zorom - yeah, she's really something, isn't she?

ilovejb - aw, thank you.  :)  :)

LOL, 2B.  It was easy to get attached to my elders because I've known Alynna since infancy.  And Almeric is an old favorite of mine.  I've played him quite a bit.  Plus he makes pretty babies.  Sometimes it gets a little overwhelming, though, with so many different sims doing so many different things at the same time.  Thanks for the compliment!

steelguy - yeah, most of the family line has been pretty bad, lol.

sadie - I had such a difficult time letting these two go for some reason.  I kept having them chug elixir because I was so attached - but you can't do it forever, there's just not enough room.  I sympathize with you, though, because your founder is the hardest to let go.  I'm pretty sure I cried when mine passed.  :(

Ooh - Arynn is awful.  I think she only has 1 or 2 nice points.

And yes, the decision was made awhile back because my game is ahead of the chapters here.  In the game this generation has already gone through college, the chosen heir has married and reproduced, and their offspring just turned into a teen.  Whew!


LOL I know what you mean. I'm hooked on mine lately; the twins are now just starting Uni, and I've finally chosen - had to vet their potential partners first though! I'm in love with my heir already, I dunno which'll be harder to let go :(

BTW - you do know you can encourage Arynn to be nicer, right? ;) Now her parents are elders it'll have more impact. I had to do that myself - that's all I'm saying :angel:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: erica_jean698 on September 11, 2008, 03:10:50 pm
Yes I do agree with Sadie on the encouraging.  One of my characters, Max was quite mean after returning from the dead but much encouraging from his partners did help a bit.  He's still a lovely brat though.

Anyway, yay for the update!  Drake is fun, I'm glad you make him take responsibility for his actions!  

Sorry about the cats fighting, I know it's a small point but I really hate the coding that animals were given to fight over food bowls and pet beds.  For heaven sakes, can't we have peaceful pets?

Though sometimes they do manage to get along quite well, which is nice.  I had 6 dogs living in my house at one point and never there was a fight.  Now I have two that fight all the time.  Personalities I suppose.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on September 11, 2008, 08:37:28 pm
Awwww I loved this update!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 20
Post by: Astral Faery on September 16, 2008, 12:54:53 pm
Thanks for the comments, everyone!

I know I could always encourage Arynn, but I rather enjoy her evil self.  I have a soft spot for grouchy sims, 'cause I am one, lol.

I don't think I've ever had a dog fight in Sims 2, but I've had many cat fights.

Okay - a warning for this chapter - it is way short.  I don't know where my brain was at the time, I think I wanted to end it here so the next chapter could start off in college with the three kids back together again.

Also, I had warned you awhile ago that Drake's childhood was cut short.  Actually, he had a full childhood, but he was a teen only for about a day before I shipped him off to Uni.  The reason being is, since he was the exact clone of his brother, I really didn't have a use for him.  His only point for being born was because I wanted another option for heir.  I know that sounds mean, but I was starting to hit burn out at this point. I was getting tired of being in the house and wanted a change of scenery.  Plus, I was eager to choose between Aubrey and Arynn.  Drake was never in the running.  So...that being said, hopefully you'll still enjoy this chapter.  The next one will be normal sized, about 50ish pictures, and will start with the three in a campus house together.

Chapter 20

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Drake:  Mom, I can't get out.  Chips is blocking the way!

Chips:  I wish this woman would move so I could go to bed.

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Chips:  Come on, lady!  I'm really tired!

Thing 2:  Ha ha!

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Drake:  Look Mom!  I got an A+!  Hey, why are you in your underwear?

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Chips:  Argh!  Now I can't get to my bed because the desk is in the way!  Never mind!  I'll go lay down outside.

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Chips:  Will someone please get this cat out of my way?

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Wisp:  Yowl!

Chips:  Sigh!  This family is nuts!

Wisp:  You want to say that again, pretty boy?

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Drake:  Help!  The cats are fighting and I'm stuck!

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Wisp:  There!  Take that!

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Aislynn:  Get out of the way, Wisp!  I have to go to the bathroom!

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Drake:  When I become a teen I'm going to be an overachiever, just like my big brother, Aubrey.

Arynn:  He's my brother too, you know.  Yawn!

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Drake:  Are you listening to me?

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Drake:  I guess not.

Arynn:  ZZZZZZZZZ

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Arynn:  Huh?  Do I have food on my face?

Drake: (giggle) Nope!

Arynn:  You better not be lying, you little fart!

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Aw, Arynn and Ocean fell in love with each other today.  That's just so sweet.  Looks like Mom approves, too.

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And all too soon it was time to send her off to college.  Sigh.  It seems like just yesterday I was holding her in my arms.  You'd think she would have at least gotten dressed first.

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The cat ghosts are at it again.  Isn't it weird how they play with each other?

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And then the weirdest thing happened.  They just floated around the house together.  I couldn't help but take a bunch of pictures because it was so odd, when the one if front turned, the other would turn, too.  

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Then they just floated on out the door together.

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Sadly, it looks like Thing 2 will now join the rest of the ghost cats.  Even the maid is upset.  Goodbye...

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Soon after that, Wisp started thinking of deep dish pizza.  Again.  That cat has a one track mind.

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It's Drakes' birthday!  Proud Daddy waits patiently for his son to blow out the candles.

Joseph:  Can we get on with this, already?  My feet are killing me.  Why am I still working full time, anyway?  It's not like this family needs anymore money.  I should have been retired years ago!  I don't want to work up until my death.  I want to have lots of free time before I go so I can do all kinds of things like...have lots and lots of woohoo.

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He's the carbon copy of his brother.

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The first thing he does as a brand new teen is fart at the table.

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That's my boy!

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My eyes are watering because I'm so proud...or is that because of the smell?

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And now off to college for the baby of the family.  The next time you tune in, you'll be able to visit the kids at school.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on September 16, 2008, 01:18:57 pm
Hehe, we've done it again haven't we? Updated right at the same time ;) Back at Uni again next chapter, eh? :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on September 16, 2008, 02:15:33 pm
LOL!!  How do we keep doing that?  :D


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on September 16, 2008, 04:41:55 pm
Ack!  My post count is 666 - or it was...a post ago.

Really, 2B?  Sadie and I are always online at the same time?  LOL!  That's either really funny or kind of creepy...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on September 25, 2008, 06:07:18 pm
I'm needin my Avalon fix.

=]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on September 29, 2008, 08:56:37 pm
How do u make a girl heir but keep the family name??


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on September 29, 2008, 09:12:31 pm
The name doesn't matter for the challenge, just that you can trace the heir back to the founder :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on September 29, 2008, 09:58:12 pm
Thanks, guys.  I really need to get on this, don't I?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on September 30, 2008, 12:10:09 am
Astral you inspierd me to make my own legacy..thanks!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 21
Post by: Astral Faery on September 30, 2008, 12:12:33 pm
Awesome!  Glad to hear it!

Look - I've finally got an update!  And you know what?  I never changed the title heading - it still said Chapter 19, even though the last chapter I posted was 20 - I'm surprised no one caught that.  

None of this chapter was scripted.  Everything happened on its own, except when I told the kids to do their assignments.  Boy was I reeling in surprise!  So much college drama!

Chapter 21

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It's college time once again.  All the kids are sharing the same campus house, with Arynn's boyfriend, Ocean.  And once again, over exuberent cheerleaders burst into the house unannounced and uninvited to show their boundless school spirit.  Even in the middle of the night.  Idiots.

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The kids had a particularly hard time with this one professor, Robin McDougal.  You'll see througout their entire college career how she managed to mess up the lives of them all.  She is friendly to the point of scary, and tried to give Arynn a backrub upon first meeting her.  Arynn said no thanks.

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She was Aubrey's professor, and I honestly don't know if he genuinely liked the woman, or if he was trying to get a good grade by romancing her.  But he doesn't waste anytime flirting with her.  He's still convinced he's going to be this fabulous lover of many women.  I just don't see it.  It doesn't fit his personality at all.

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Arynn:  That crazy professor tried to give me a backrub!  Can you say, 'Ew' ?"

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Lazy child.  He mopes down the stairs when it's his turn to clean the kitchen.

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Things have progressed between Aubrey and his professor.  They get quite friendly in the small living room.

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But what's this?  The second my boy walks out of the room she tries to make out with Ocean!  She doesn't even know him!  Thank goodness he has the sense to reject her.

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Then she tries to give him a backrub.  Look at his face!  He's as shocked as I am.

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Oh, thank goodness.  I would have been a little worried if he had gone for that.

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Oh dear.  She tried to hug him again, and Aubrey walked right in on it.  Look at his poor face!  This is one of those times as a mother I wish I could just go wrap my arms around my son and comfort him.

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Robin acts like she can't understand why Ocean rejected her, oblivious to the fact that Aubrey is standing just a few feet away from her, losing his crush on her.

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He angrily confronts her.

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He slapped her and called it quits.  I was cheering him on.  She certainly deserves it.

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She swoons over him while he fumes about the breakup.

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Then she told Aubrey that she was deducting points from his grade - a lot of them!

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She broke down and cried, and neither Aubrey nor Ocean felt any pity at all for her.  I didn't either.

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What?  She's smiling now?  What the hell is wrong with this woman?

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Oh this one takes the cake - I mean really.  She's thinking about Aubrey, and still trying to make a move on Ocean!  Aubrey cries his poor little heart out.

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A rift between best friends.  Even though Ocean rejected all of Robin's advances, Aubrey is convinced that something happened between his friend and that psycho teacher.

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Aubrey, suddenly in danger of failing, immediately opens his book to do extra assignments.

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He just can't believe she would do something so brazen.

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Poor thing.

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He does a lot of this.

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Can you believe all this drama happened in the first semester of college?  The students head off to their final exams - in their pajamas.  Only Aubrey is dressed, probably because he stayed up all night doing extra work.

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But we're not done with the professor, yet.  While the kids are taking their tests, she comes by to steal the paper.

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The big meanie!

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The papergirl yells at her.  At least the professor was too stupid to steal the new paper.  I wonder who is giving Aubrey's class their exams if their teacher is running around the neighborhood stealing papers.

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Oh joy.  Time for Cow Chaos.  I really hated that cow when I was in college.  Now, I'm a very nice person, and Aubrey is, too, but seeing that cow come around had me dreaming of a fat juicy steak!  

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As usual, he or she pulls a fart prank on Aubrey.  He is so embarrassed that someone will believe it that he tries to tell everyone that he didn't do it.

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Then he cries while the cow laughs.  Sigh.  This boy is having a rough college career.

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Then Cow flirts with Drake.  Stupid thing.

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Drake slouches at the window.  I wonder what he's thinking?

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Arynn and Ocean are still going strong, as they demonstrate here.

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The stupid cheerleader is back.  Ocean is about as impressed as I am.

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Roaches.  I wonder who could have dumped the garbage can over?  A certain jilted professor, maybe?

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Okay.  I know I shouldn't have intervened, but I couldn't help myself.  I thought maybe if Aubrey became interested in someone else, he wouldn't be thinking of that stupid professor anymore.  I called Mallory, a girl I found walking by the house one day.  I think she's beautiful, and I know she's smart.  She would be a good match for him.

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She gets along well with Arynn.  It's kind of creepy the way she's half in the door, isn't it?

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Sigh.  Aubrey isn't attracted to her at all.  He finds her repulsive, actually.  Maybe his heartache is still too new.

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Things aren't going well between them.  I was sure they would hit it off.

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Eager to have his friend back, Ocean starts a pillow fight with Aubrey.  But all it did was make him even madder.

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Drake tells Mallory all about the death of one of our cats.

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I guess she's not impressed, because later she fart jokes him.  

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He takes it personally.  She's as bad as the cow, sheesh!

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Aubrey and Arynn take a moment to enjoy a pillow fight - even though they're across the room from each other.

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How the heck are they doing that?

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Oh well, it doesn't matter.  It's nice to see my boy smiling again.

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The campus house is small, and there's no room for smustling inside.  So Drake gets down on the sidewalk.  These crazy kids.

Will Aubrey's love life ever get straightened out?  Will the psycho teacher return?  Will any of them survive college?  How many more fart jokes must we endure?  We'll have to see as time goes on.  I hope you visit again.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on September 30, 2008, 12:40:42 pm
Ooh, the cow mascot - ugh. And this is why I ignore the professors when they call round ;) Sounds a bit like my twins' experience at Uni in fact...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Zorom on September 30, 2008, 01:02:51 pm
Hahaa! Great update! Hilaru=ious!

(evil teacher...)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on September 30, 2008, 05:47:06 pm
I'm glad you posted this! I was having a bad bad day because my grandpa got diagnosed with cancer and I was surfing the internet and saw that you updated, it made me smile. Thank you!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: teralis on September 30, 2008, 05:52:35 pm
Aww!! *lawlz@farts* *goes back to lurking*


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Chaavik on September 30, 2008, 06:18:39 pm
Haha! Great update! This is absolutely fun to read about.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on September 30, 2008, 06:42:14 pm
If I make a Legacy It is going to be overlooked because everyones going to yours! LOL I love it I am so excited to find out the heir!- I think eryn should be one red hair is a good gene to add in! I have another Question about Legacy's: If one of the kids is NOT heir can you still have them marry and have kids?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on September 30, 2008, 06:56:45 pm
Oh and I have Inteen downloaded in my game is it OK, because my sims might have triplets or something is that ok in a legacy?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: cookniro on September 30, 2008, 07:38:14 pm
Having fun reading through your story. Thanks.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on September 30, 2008, 08:44:02 pm
WOW!!  What a huge response!  It's great to log in and see so many people commenting - fabulous!  Welcome, new readers - it's a pleasure to have you aboard.  Hope you continue to enjoy!

ilovejb - I'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family.  I'm glad I could bring a smile to your face.

LouieLove - This thread seems to love legacies - so I'm sure yours will get read, too!  Yes, the non-heir children can marry - but once they move out they are no longer in the legacy.  You can play them separately and live their lives if you want - but they can't move back into the legacy house.  I'm not sure about what the rules for Inteen are in a legacy, but it kinda depends on how strict you want to get with the rules.  I don't see a problem with triplets, personally, because it doesn't really make anything easier or harder - and you can still only choose one heir.  I've seen a legacy where triplets were born.  And a lot of people bend the rules a little to suit their playstyle, anyway.  

Thanks a bunch, everyone - you have really made my day!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: AjiDivine on September 30, 2008, 08:57:03 pm
It has taken two evenings to read the entire legacy up to this point. I have giggled quite a bit while reading. I have enjoyed it all and looking forward to more.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on September 30, 2008, 09:16:50 pm
Thanks SO much astral you rock I am excited to start my legacy this weekend!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Karla! on September 30, 2008, 09:25:03 pm
LOL!!!
gotta love this story =]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on September 30, 2008, 11:23:39 pm
http://www.legacychallenge.com/ WOW strict rules..Do I have to fallow every single one of them?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on September 30, 2008, 11:24:16 pm
w00t! you just gotta love college. the randomness is insane XD great update, the phsyco teacher is starting to creep me out! :thumbrig:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on October 01, 2008, 05:26:31 am
@Louie: If you're keeping score, then yes. If not it's up to you, but Inteen is certainly questionable. I'm trying to play as cleanly as possible, barring some fixes for both bugs and things that really got on my nerves, but I'm not keeping score either. The handicap and master sections you needn't worry about if you're new :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: steelguy on October 02, 2008, 04:18:01 pm
I've never had a professor hit on my sims before. That's just creepy.

But the annoying cheerleaders and flirting cows, yeah, been there.

Oh, and the streakers. That's just scary.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 02, 2008, 10:55:10 pm
I have a question- If my two sims have a child would that child be the 1 generation of my legacy??

 Keep of the good work astral your positively amazing!- oh and how do you make your sims look so unique? I saw the sims you made at Suhgus Place but I cant download on pay-sistes but wow theyre beautiful. I always use the first default face!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 02, 2008, 10:55:45 pm
*Sites


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on October 03, 2008, 01:03:30 pm
Erm, Sugah's Place isn't a pay site - it's all free ;) I gather Ari uses a default face replacement from Sussi or someone like that. As for your other question; your founder's first gen, the child they have will be second ;)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 03, 2008, 03:45:37 pm
Ah, thanks, Sadie - didn't see your question Louie, sorry about that. I do use default replacements - by Selzi

Sugah's Place is free, but you have to have a FilePlanet membership to download.  That's free as well, if you look on the left side of the registration page.  There is a suscribe to fileplanet area - where you get membership bonuses for gamers, but it's not the same as a site that has free items and 'donation' or 'subscription' items - Everything at Sugah's Place is, and always will be, free. :)

Thank you very much for your compliments!  I'd be thrilled if you used one of my sims to start your legacy!  But you don't have to.  Who's your favorite?

.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 03, 2008, 06:36:36 pm
OMG really? THANK YOU!! I was looking for a sim to start it ( I am about to go work on first chapter now) I LOVE Asha and Laniel It will be hard to choose!!! thanks again! wow I feel so lucky!-I hope there are good male walk by's....


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 03, 2008, 07:04:12 pm
Don't forget - Lainel is an elf, if that makes a difference.  Hooray!  I can't wait to see one of my sims start your legacy!  That is SO COOL!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 03, 2008, 10:33:51 pm
LOL It wont be as good as yours, I dont have your talent..But I'll try, I feel bad though too some of the things in my game happened (withought being planed) that R the same in your game..sorry!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 04, 2008, 09:15:35 am
That's unavoidable in a legacy, Louie.  There are going to be many similarities from one legacy to the next.  There are several similar things that have happened with Sadie's and my games - that's just the nature of sims :)  I'm really looking forward to reading it.  Alright - so who'd you get for your founder?  I've been dying to find out!!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 04, 2008, 12:13:32 pm
LOL you'll see (I will give you full credit 4 her) but my photobucket wont upload the pics..I think I am doing something wrong..I took like 3 chapters worth of pics so hopefully they'll all be up this weekend! Thanks again!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: SimKween on October 04, 2008, 12:28:34 pm
Yay updates! I love you Astral! *hugglez*


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 04, 2008, 12:44:52 pm
*groans* Ok, so I took all of my pic and I found them in one of those folders after a mad search, I moved them to MY Pictures but when I try to upload them to photobucket the pics arent in the folder anymore!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 04, 2008, 01:19:55 pm
Aw, thank you SimKween! :)

Louie - oh no!  You didn't lose all your pictures did you?  This is probably late information, but your pictures are always located here:

My Documents/EAGames/The Sim 2/Neighborhoods/N00?/Storytelling

The N00? is variable and depends on which neighborhood you're using.  Pleasantview is  N001, Strangetown is N002, Veronaville is N003.  The newer neighborhoods that have come with the last few Expansion Packs have slightly different names, like G001 for RiverBlossom Hills (Seasons), F001 for Desiderata Valley(Freetime), and E001 for Belladonna Cove (Apartment Life).

Inside each neighborhood's Storytelling folder you'll find snapshots and thumbnails.  The snapshots are the ones you want to select to upload to photobucket.  It's extremely helpful if you rename each snapshot because it will make it much easier to find. Otherwise it will have a label 'snapshot xxxxx' that is assigned to it.  The x's are actually a series of letters and numbers.  You can also change the size of your snapshots by looking under the camera options on the control panel ingame.  Large is the size I always use - it's 600x450.

Does that help at all?  Or is the issue something else?  I sure hope you didn't lose your pictures - that's a heartbreaking experience!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 04, 2008, 01:51:30 pm
I got it!- the first couple chapters will be up soon!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 04, 2008, 02:48:21 pm
Hooray!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 04, 2008, 07:53:46 pm
http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?p=1406986#post1406986 Yayy! chapter one is up!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 04, 2008, 08:31:29 pm
I can finally stop spamming on here now!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 09, 2008, 03:59:51 pm
I was thinking of starting my own legacy... But I can't stop cheating. I'm a failure. =]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Music_Is_Life on October 09, 2008, 04:37:52 pm
I have that same problem, ilovejb. I like my sims to live a life of luxury right off the bat.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 09, 2008, 09:36:43 pm
It doesn't matter - unless you're trying to score it.

At one of the forums where I hung out, we did what we called a 'Faux Legacy' - where we each made our own rules and did what we were comfortable with.  The main points were to start with a founder, marry a townie, and procreate - repeating the process as many times as we felt like - whether it be 2, 5, or 10 generations.  And everything we did inbetween was left up to the individual. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Rosebud1773 on October 09, 2008, 11:08:25 pm
LOL, creepy prof., my sims have had more than their share of those. I had a male prof. hitting on a male student once. Then he turned around and hit on the kid's sister. Weirdest thing I've ever seen happen randomly in game. Especially since I don't have any odd mods to change behaviors. Anyway, keep the story coming, I think I'm hooked...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 12, 2008, 11:42:16 am
I'll probably start a legacy soon and see how far I get till I get bored.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 13, 2008, 04:49:51 pm
Well I'm going to have a problem starting my legacy, because I can't find my disc. I think I may faint... =\


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 14, 2008, 11:38:55 am
Thanks, Rosebud.  Glad you enjoyed it.

Ilovejb - that's awesome you want to start a legacy.  But stinks you can't find your disc.  I hope you can find it!

2B - thanks!  Getting kind of slow with my updates, lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on October 14, 2008, 12:15:18 pm
You're not the only one >_< Must update my legacy at some point (since everything's there) - Xeno's pending a reply from Axel and a "moment" (read: few hours x_x) to get pics - and in the meantime there's reading for Uni I'm expected to do. Not to mention other things...

Ah well, we'll get there ;)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 14, 2008, 08:34:56 pm
So far; no disc. I'm about in tears. I don't know what I'm going to do. I feel as though I'm stalking this. -.-


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on October 16, 2008, 06:29:39 pm
Ha ha ha!!  I've been gone for a while, but now I'm back and I've read through it all!  I agree, the cow is a little creepy...  And the teacher is creepier...  Uh...    
Maybe some better choices in mates should be chosen...  
Make Drake marry the cow!!!  Please??  That would be hilarious!!!  We don't even know what this girl (is it a girl?) looks like it, but Drake is boring, so who cares???


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: TheRandomTeam on October 17, 2008, 08:46:38 pm
when r u updating next


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on October 17, 2008, 11:47:38 pm
LOL The cow in mine is a guy, and he hits on everyone! >_<

Oh, and guys; please don't nag for an update. We get there when we get there, no sooner :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Rosebud1773 on October 18, 2008, 08:21:57 pm
One of my sims once had the cow's kid. Ugliest brat I've ever seen in game..and trust me, I've seen some ugly sim kids. This one took the cake and just got worse as he grew up. Then he wouldn't die. I think even Mr. Death was afraid to look at him. LOL, the cow is contagious. Handle with care.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on October 19, 2008, 05:47:27 pm
@2B: Um, last night :angel:

Ugh, the cow is the bane of my Uni playing. It's the big reason I miss the visitor controller when I play my legacy - that and the militaristic coaches marching in and trying to turn the house/dorm into a boot camp :P


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 20, 2008, 12:06:29 pm
Ugh.  The coaches annoy me to death.  I can see why they would storm in and have a sim who's getting a little soft around the edges do some push-ups, but he seems rather indiscriminatory, doesn't he?  I've had sims in peak physical condition get visits from him.

The cows don't usually bother me that much.  Although one time a cow destroyed a relationship with a couple of sims I had - he hit on both of them.  The cows can be male or female - but usually hit on both genders equally.

I had a sim marry a cow once.  Quite a leap of faith, actually, because I didn't get to see what he looked like until after he got married.  Then I took him to the mirror to take off his mask.  Whew!  He was a nice looking guy.  What cracked me up is that he would visit other sims I played dressed in his cow outfit, even though college was over for him.  And despite being the prankster he was during his college years, he was a fairly nice guy.

A friend told me a way to peak under the mask of the cows (and llamas) to see what's lurking underneath - just invite them into a hot tub.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on October 20, 2008, 12:56:15 pm
Oh wow.  I wonder why I never thought to try that!
Mostly when the cows came by I either steered clear or let my sims have a bit of fun themselves... :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 22, 2008, 08:25:45 pm
Tis is killing me I miss your family so much :-) keep up the amazing work.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 23, 2008, 02:12:05 pm
I found my disc! It was in the freezer.. I'm  not sure how it got there, I think my sister is to blame. But I'm going to start my legacy soon.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 23, 2008, 02:23:57 pm
You're...joking, right?  The FREEZER!?  That's crazy.  Well, I'm glad it was found and you can start playing again soon.  Hooray for more legacies.

LL - Yeah, I need to work on an update, huh?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 24, 2008, 06:45:18 pm
No, I'm not joking. I bought Apartment Life today but haven't played it yet, anyone else have it?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on October 24, 2008, 07:48:05 pm
Yep, and I love it :D In fact, not to ruin anything here, but future chapters of my legacy are such a blatant advertisement for it... :angel:

Which reminds me... *slinks off*


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 25, 2008, 08:42:02 pm
I played it a little bit today and It's pretty fun. I had to clean out my downloads folder because it was running too slow. So now I have to go find everything I delted. =[ LONG road ahead.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 26, 2008, 06:36:33 pm
yes you do!, ehh just kidding..I guess I know your busy but It is so hard! *restrains self* take..your time..


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 26, 2008, 09:27:21 pm
ilovejb - I hear you! I've got over 10,000 downloads and need to do some serious housecleaning, lol.

LL - soon, I hope.  Maybe by the end of the week.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on October 26, 2008, 11:52:12 pm
Seriously, no rush I am just impatient :-)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: TheRandomTeam on October 27, 2008, 03:11:01 pm
Great story I discovered it 2 months ago when you were on chapter 17. I can't wait to start my legacy and I hope it as succesful as yours!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: TheRandomTeam on October 27, 2008, 09:06:39 pm
Hey, can you tell me what you did with Laurana and Lucian because, after Aislyn became heir you didn't mention them anymore. So please get back to me!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 27, 2008, 10:07:40 pm
Thanks, Random.  :)

Actually, I didn't do anything with Laurana and Lucian.  They graduated college with Aislynn, and now live in a house in the neighborhood.  They visited a lot for awhile, but now that the game is moving on to another generation, it's kind of weird for them to come over since they're still adults.  Their sister, the heir, has aged and will die, but they'll live on, unless I decide to play them sometime.  Ironic, isn't it?  The chosen one will end up with a headstone someday.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: TheRandomTeam on October 28, 2008, 06:34:57 am
Oh really? Well I can't blame you, I have had a family were they had 3 kids (the kids weren't created from start) and I barely even ever play as the 2nd oldest anymore seeing how he has graduated college and his older sister is already an elder! Anyways thanks for informing me!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on October 28, 2008, 02:25:05 pm
Heh, that's just why I'm playing Darya's lot as well as the legacy - just in case an elderly Dylan bumps into her later on, you know? ;) Although I did have other reasons too... :evil4:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on October 28, 2008, 02:38:15 pm
Look at Sadie getting all myserious over here. Droppin little hints here and there. I wonder what she's got up her sleeve?

=]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: TheRandomTeam on October 30, 2008, 10:58:33 am
I'm not meaning to sound impatient or get on your nerves but is a new post coming out soon? I really enjoy the legacy! I hope that Drake is heir, because Aubrey is romance and Arynn is too grouchy so can't wait to find out!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on October 31, 2008, 07:18:21 pm
Aw, thanks. :) I've had a busy, nutty week.  I'll try to get something done with it this weekend.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on November 01, 2008, 10:47:36 am
Do tell.  Mine wasn't all that spectacular, either.  It's always fun taking our autistic five year old out because he's so unpredictable.  This year, he decided he would snatch his bag away everytime someone tried to put in candy he didn't like, loudly telling the people he didn't like that kind and he wanted to pick his own, kicking everything he passed (leaf piles, pumpkins, lights in the ground), flopping to the ground when he got tired.  After surviving that, our ten year old threw up all over the carpet in the living room when we got home.  But even after all that, I probably wouldn't call it my worst.

Update coming soon - hopefully in just a couple of hours as I plan on working on it while I drink my first cup of coffee.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on November 01, 2008, 11:51:51 am
YEAH! aw, your such a good mom astral :-) now I know what my mom must felt with me her NF child (kinda like ADD) bleh I feel bad now but while I wait for an update I'll turn to the huge mound of candy thats right next to me...:-)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on November 01, 2008, 12:32:18 pm
Yay an update. I did not go trick or treating this year like all my other friends did. I'm almost out of high school so I don't think that I want to be doin that. Instead, I went to my friend's house and we watched all 5 Harry Potter movies. Nerds, we know. I can't wait for an update! =]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on November 01, 2008, 01:26:59 pm
LOL, I just hung out at my old neighborhood and played football :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on November 01, 2008, 01:44:43 pm
The Avalon Legacy Chapter 22


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Well, here we are again, visiting the kids at school.  I was so hoping by now that the Creepy Professor would have given up and left, but here she is again.

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Aubrey asks her if she's attracted to him.  She says no.  Could've fooled me the way she's been carrying on.

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And immediately she goes into the house to stir up trouble.  She tries to get Arynn to dance with her.

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Arynn is quite offended, to say the least.

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But the professor doesn't even seem to care.

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Then she grabs Arynn to makeout with her!

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Arynn shoves the woman off.

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She just can't believe it.  Neither can I.

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She gives her a piece of her mind, then leaves the professor alone in the kitchen.

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Now, a normal person would at least be bruised by rejection.  But not this woman.  Aubrey comes in and she starts to ensnare him.  Sigh.  One thing for sure, if Aubrey decides to settle down with this woman, he will so not be heir.  I refuse to have this woman in my house.

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Lord, I'm gonna be sick!

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Aubrey leaves and Drake comes in.  The professor asks him to dance with her.  Well, I suppose that's innocent...

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But that's not!  Don't you dare fall for it Drake!  She just made out with your brother five minutes ago!  And she tried to makeout with your sister, too!

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Oh no!!  Clear a path, folks!  I need to find a toilet fast!  I'm going to puke until I pass out!

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Okay, my stomach is completely empty.  No more barfing.  Now the professor walks into Arynn and Ocean's bedroom and gets herself in a tizzy.

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She still seems to think there's something going on between the two of them, even though he's told her no several times.

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The atmosphere in the house is tense.  I can feel it from here.

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It doesn't help that the professor just walks right in whenever she feels like it.  

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I wonder what Ocean is thinking.

Ocean:  I wonder if I could snap her head right off before she could figure out what happened.

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Ocean:  Flea attack!

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He sits at the chessboard with her, but he's not really happy about it.

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Drake is fit!  He discovers this in the bathroom.

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Our favorite professor is here again - big surprise.

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Ocean walks in right when Drake and the llama fall over sideways.  He gets a laugh over it.

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I missed what happened here - the professor tried to hug him or something because now she's crying and Ocean is scowling.

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But then he begrudgingly agrees to dance with her.

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And then Aubrey dances with her.  The stupid child is still hung up on her.  After all she's done.

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Ah, what would college be without llamas cheering in the kitchen while everyone ignores them?

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The cow gets into a scuffle with someone.

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It's the llama!  I love a good animal fight!  I wonder who will win?

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The llama wins this round.

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Aubrey compliments Ocean in the bathroom - and neither care that Arynn is using the toilet.  Apparently, she doesn't care, either.

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Aubrey gets into the school spirit with one of the cheerleaders.

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Good grief - are all these professors batty?  This one is trying to give Aubrey a hug.

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The house is small and there's really no room inside for the computer.  So the kids write their term papers and play games out here.  Arynn ignores the over enthusiastic cheerleader.

Arynn:  Get away from me before I kill you.

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Back inside the house, Drake chars a cake almost beyond recognition.  Can't blame the kid for trying.

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Now doesn't that look appetizing?

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It's okay, son.  Choke it down.  Pretend you're eating a nice juicy porkchop, instead.

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Arynn eats it so fast I don't think she noticed it was burnt.

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In the other room, the professor thumbs the cheerleader in the nose.  That's pretty funny, actually.

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Obviously, the professor doesn't mind the cake, either.

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That face creeps me out.  Doesn't it look like she's plotting something?

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Aubrey greets us warmly when we come for a visit.

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I sure hope we don't take those fleas home with us.

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As I mentioned before, the house is quite small.  But sometimes, you just gotta smustle.  Joseph and I get down on the front lawn.  Aubrey came out and just stared at us for the longest time.  I wonder what he's thinking?

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Aubrey:  My parents are complete idiots.  Please tell me I won't act this stupid when I'm old.

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I found this rather odd.  This random girl was walking by - in the black hat.  We're all just standing around talking, the nice mailgirl waves and then for no reason at all...

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Black hat girl kicks over the garbage can!  Right in front of everyone!

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Then she just stands there and laughs like a maniac.

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And what's this?  That weird professor is sleeping at the dorm!  I think I'm going to have to have the campus water tested.  Too much crazy stuff happens at this place.  I'll be really glad when college is over and the heir (whoever that may be) comes back home.  I don't know how much more of this nonsense I can take.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on November 01, 2008, 01:58:18 pm
Oops - didn't mean to skip over your comments, guys.  It actually took me several hours to do this because of my oldest barfing every five minutes.  It's been busy crazy.  I didn't realize so many of you commented while I was getting this put up.  Thank you for sharing your Halloweens with me. :)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: LouieLove on November 01, 2008, 02:43:35 pm
Awsome ubdate! now to un and re install sims stupid crashes


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on November 01, 2008, 02:52:06 pm
Dear oh dear! I'm so glad I ignore the professors when they call! Things are bad enough with the cow!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on November 01, 2008, 03:02:38 pm
Great update! I hope your kid gets better! =]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on November 01, 2008, 04:16:31 pm
Ok... Um... The professors need a life.  BADLY.  lol
The sad thing is when the heir's children come to school those teachers will still be there! Tsk tsk.  What has happened to our school systems? :P


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: emoscenesk8r on November 01, 2008, 05:14:54 pm
woooww....freaky professer.....O_____O


has some serious issues...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: xTERRIx on November 01, 2008, 05:39:28 pm
:shock:
 
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
 
:laugh:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: mpb4l1fe on November 01, 2008, 05:58:04 pm
The professors just can't seem to stay away, can they?

:)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: AjiDivine on November 01, 2008, 11:18:14 pm
Great update. Crazy professors....and very scary.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on November 02, 2008, 09:19:33 am
LL - Aw, I'm sorry hon.  Reinstalling sucks.  Thank you for the comment. :)

Sadie - Yeah, she's a regular psycho, isn't she?  But I'm a glutton for punishment, because I love random chaos in my game - keeps things interesting.

ilovejb - thanks.  He's doing much better, but today I've got a touch of it.  Thanks for reading.

Medagic - you have a point there.  Maybe I'll kill off all the old professors so the next generation will have different ones.

emo - welcome!  Yeah, she has definite issues.

terri - thanks!

mpb - yeah, they pop in all the time.

2B - aw, that sucks.  I'm sorry your Halloween didn't turn out like you wanted.  :(
Mixed signals are the worst.

Thank you, Aji.  This one is definitely scary - and it's not over yet!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Rosebud1773 on November 03, 2008, 08:34:32 am
LOL..you did it again...comedy central. Been waiting for this update for awhile. I might have to start sending my sim teens to college again...see what kind of trouble they can stir up. Keep the updates coming...great stuff.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on November 04, 2008, 08:28:12 pm
Ha ha.  Yeah, 2B, definitely understand you there!  I can never play a family long enough to get past the second gen most of the time! (Though I am proud of myself, I managed to get the third gen of a family to a teen! :D  We'll see how long that lasts!)
I also find it hilarious how we just so casually say things like this when it comes to the sims: "Hm... Yes. I am growing rather bored of these sims.  I think I'll kill them off so I can get new ones.  I'm thinking... fire?" :lol:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on November 04, 2008, 11:19:53 pm
Thank you, Rosebud!  I appreciate the compliment.

Medagic and 2B - for shame!  Killing innocent sims.  I would never do such a thing.  I've never taken out entire neighborhoods methodically and without remorse...more than once.  I've never played the Black Widow Challenge and enjoyed it so much that I killed a good 27 sims or so before I got bored.  Never.:evil5:


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Sam the T-man on November 05, 2008, 05:54:31 am
Heh... I read a Black Widow story once, that was based in, and used characters from, Strangetown. It was very well written, although the theme made it predictable - so you can imagine how I felt when she worked through most of the Grunts (barring Buck) and Johnny Smith :(

As sad as it may sound, I couldn't do that. I just couldn't bring myself to kill sims like that - I'm too nice :angel: It's bad enough killing characters for stories...


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on November 05, 2008, 10:34:16 pm
Sadie is always dropping hints and making me wonder. She's got some great stories too. These two together could make one great story =]


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Medagic on November 15, 2008, 07:55:24 pm
Ha.  I have a friend who would never kill a sim.  Me and some other friends were getting sick of this one annoying townie and wanted to kill him and she was like screaming at us not to.  :P Some people are just strange I guess.  
(And is Sadie dropping hints???  Or just messing with our minds??)


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Madison-Simple-As-That on November 16, 2008, 09:26:52 am
Lmao, that cat seriously needed therapy, there was like 5 or 6 pictures of him thinking about pizza. And the picture of, umm, the dad with the glasses saying he'll be missed, there's someone thinking about pizza in the background :'D

Wonder who, lol.


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Astral Faery on November 16, 2008, 02:14:47 pm
I bet Sadie is just messing with your minds.  Isn't that what us writers like to do? ;)

Yeah, that cat cracked me up.  One track mind, eh?


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: Madison-Simple-As-That on November 27, 2008, 12:19:55 pm
I love this legacy. :'D

I showed my brother the whole thing and every time the cat thought about pizza he cracked up and starting rolling on the floor. :D

Can't wait for 23!


Title: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 11/01/08 - Chapter 22
Post by: ilovejb3443 on November 27, 2008, 06:46:14 pm
You're lucky. My pets never think anything funny. =]

Looking forward to your next update! =]


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on December 13, 2008, 12:03:10 pm
OMG - finally - another update, lol!

Thank you Madi and ilovejb!

Also, I know the links are all messed up, but I'm having difficulty fixing them.  So, either I've suddenly gone retarded (possible), or they just refuse to work correctly.  It will look perfect in the edit screen, but not show up on the main page.  Or the title isn't reflected on each page but it is in the topic thread title.   ???  Sorry for the weirdness - hopefully it will work itself out!

The Avalon Legacy - Chapter 23 - The Stinky Dramatic Episode

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Drake is reeling over the smell of the girl who kicked over the garbage can, while Ocean doesn't think my hubby smells too fragrant.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/stinkathon1.jpg)
Then the girl's smell wafts over to Joseph.  Apparently, Ocean hasn't gotten a whiff of her yet, he's still complaining about Joseph.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/stinkathon2.jpg)
Garbage girl complains about Joseph while he complains about her.

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Finally the girl's putrid odor reaches Ocean's and Drake's nostrils.  They both stifle a gag.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/stinkathon4.jpg)
Joseph excuses himself to go home and take a shower.

The boys are quite grateful.

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Ocean:  Oh honey.  Your farts smell like flowers.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/flowerfart1.jpg)
Arynn:  Teehee!

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The resident streaker makes an appearance.  The maid eyes him skeptically.  That maid has some potential, don't you think?

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/streakerarynn.jpg)
For heaven's sake, Arynn, enough is enough.  I never farted at the table that much!  Ocean gets a giggle out of it.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/streakerarynn1.jpg)
Then he finally notices the nude man standing in the middle of the kitchen.  He screams in fright.  Arynn looks completely unsurprised.  And unimpressed.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/streakerarynn2.jpg)
Um...I'm not sure what she's doing with her hand, but it almost looks like she's 'weighing her options', if you get my drift.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/weighoptions.jpg)
Apparently Ocean stacks up to be the winner.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/invisiblegarbage.jpg)
Hey, a transparent garbage bag.  Interesting.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/maidstreaker.png)
The maid has gotten a makeover, and I must say, he's looking quite handsome.  The streaker tries to distract him, but is unsuccessful.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/maidarynn.jpg)
Apparently, the maid likes Arynn.  I see Ocean right outside the window.  I wonder how he would react to Arynn being naked in the bathroom with some other guy.  Of course, as is her nature, she's just doing her thing and ignoring him.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/maidarynn1.jpg)
The  maid tries to impress Arynn by ventrilofarting her.  But she doesn't like it.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/sneaky.jpg)
Ah, geez!  Can't we just get through one chapter without this woman?

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/hitsmaid.jpg)
The first thing she does is hit the maid in the face with a pillow.  Well, can't say he didn't deserve that.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dramawithmaidocean.jpg)
By now I've completely forgotten this woman's name.  So I'm going to start calling her DramaQueen.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dramawithmaidocean1.jpg)
And here's exactly why she lives up to her name so perfectly.  Ocean walks up and hugs Arynn, DramaQueen has a hissy fit.  Apparently, she's still under the impression that there's something going on between her and Ocean.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dramawithmaidocean2.jpg)
She slaps Ocean, who is so surprised he's smiling in disbelief.  Arynn thinks it's kind of funny.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dramawithmaidocean3.jpg)
And she still slaps him while Arynn swoons.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dramawithmaidocean4.jpg)
DramaQueen announces that it's over with an overly dramatic flair, while Arynn looks on.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dramawithmaidocean5.jpg)
Ocean is furious, Arynn is indifferent.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/punchbro.jpg)
But one thing Arynn never misses is the opportunity to do is punch people.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/punchbro1.jpg)
Drake:  Dude!  What was that for?

Arynn:  Just because I felt like it, bro.

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Arynn cheats in chess.  DramaQueen looks over her shoulder unwittingly.

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I don't know how Ocean can sleep with Aubrey playing his video games right next to him.  He must be really tired.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/draketeacher.jpg)
Uh-oh.  Drake and DramaQueen in the same room together...alone.  Well, the maid is there, but no one really cares about him.  Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/takeshower.jpg)
And suddenly she's in the livingroom with Ocean.  How did she do that?  And by the way, she's been there all night.  She could really use a shower!  I can practically smell her stench from here.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/reject.jpg)
And she's back to her usual tricks.  Ocean rejects her.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/reject1.jpg)
Look at that face!  I might even feel sorry for her if she wasn't such a sleaze.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/reject2.jpg)
She tries to hug him again...

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/reject3.jpg)
And he rejects her again.  She doesn't learn to easily, does she?

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OMG MY EYES!!!  What the hell am I looking at!?  Please, if there is a God, don't tell me I'm seeing what I think I'm seeing!  Cripes, Aubrey, have you no pride?

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/tasteslikefart.jpg)
Later in the kitchen...

DramaQueen:  This sandwich tastes like fart, yum!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dancemallory.jpg)
And now Aubrey is dancing with Mallory.  Okay...

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/nodislikes.jpg)
Mallory:  Actually, nothing turns me off.

Er...that's a little more info than I needed to hear.

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Aubrey:  So what do you do for a living?

Mallory:  I'm a Criminal Mastermind.

What?  Hold the phone!  Her!?  At the top of the crime ring?

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I have a really hard time believing it with that soft face of hers.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubreyteacherdrama.jpg)
Things go from bad to worse when DramaQueen decided to leap into Drake's arms...right in front of Aubrey.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubreyteacherdrama1.jpg)
And he doesn't take it too well.  He confronts her.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubreyteacherdrama2.jpg)
And slaps the tar out of her while Drake waves at him like nothing ever happened.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubreyteacherdrama3.jpg)
Then, and this is really weird, both Aubrey and DramaQueen wave at each other!  All the while her face is scowling and his grades are dropping.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubcry.jpg)
Aubrey has a breakdown while the crazy professor chats it up with the llama.

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I go to check on the girls and find Arynn cheating at chess again.  Looks like she's been caught, too.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubcry2.jpg)
Ah, jeez.  A mother hates to see this.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubcry3.jpg)
Poor kid.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/chesscheatmal2.jpg)
Arynn:  Honest, it's really there.  Just keep looking.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/chesscheatmal3.jpg)
Arynn:  What?  I so did not cheat.

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Remember how last chapter I couldn't get through the whole thing without stopping to spew my stomach contents?  Well, I'm starting to feel that way again!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/flirtmal.jpg)
GASP!!  What's this?  Am I seeing things correctly?  Aubrey is flirting with Mallory!  Hooray!  That's excellent!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/cry.jpg)
Ooh - not impressive, Aubrey.  Mallory smiles out of politeness, but I wonder what she's really thinking.  This reminds me of Aubrey's teen years.

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Aubrey:  OW!  You hit my nose!

DramaQueen:  Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/youhitmydose.jpg)
Aubrey:  It's not funny!  It really hurts.  I think you broke it!

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And that results in more grade reduction.

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You know what that means.  Sigh.

Will Aubrey's love life ever get straightened out?  Will PsychoDramaQueen ever just leave?  Will Aubrey pass?  Tune in next time to find out!







Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: AjiDivine on December 14, 2008, 03:33:21 pm
That was a lot of drama. That professor needs to just move on...perhaps to another school. Great update. Maybe Aubrey will man up and take a real interest in Mallory.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Sugah Sim on December 14, 2008, 08:44:03 pm
LOL!
You were having all together TOO MUCH FUN with that freakin' "fart fest", Ms Faery!

Another hilarious chapter! Good job...lotsa  laughs, as always.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on December 16, 2008, 11:16:29 am
Thanks, Aji.  Oh we're not even done with Miss Psycho Britches, yet.  She comes back for at least one more chapter.  We're all rooting for Aubry to leap to Mallory and leave that woman, lol.

Sugah - yes.  Yes I did.  Had loads of fun with the fartfest and stinkorama, lol.  Thanks for the comments!


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: ilovejb3443 on December 16, 2008, 08:00:46 pm
I loved the update! This site lately.. Lol.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: steelguy on December 20, 2008, 07:08:24 pm
Here you all are! Thank god for that, I was afraid I'd never find out how it all ends.

Um, if it all ends... oh well! Yays all round!


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Medagic on December 21, 2008, 06:43:50 pm
It's kinda sad.  That professor is actually an attractive sim, but now I just can't get past this creepy thing...


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on December 22, 2008, 11:27:44 am
I'm so happy you all found your way here!  I was getting a little worried. 

jb - thanks!  And hopefully, once more people find their way here, this site will be as good as the original.

2*B - thanks!  Lots of drama for sure, eh?  This group of kids at college continued to keep me on my toes.

steelguy - great to see you!

Medagic - she is really pretty, isn't she?  I always thought so, too.  But yeah, that stalker creepy thing...that'd make for a lot of baggage, wouldn't it?


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: ilovejb3443 on December 22, 2008, 01:01:36 pm
I don't know about good as the original. I don't even remember how I found out it moved. I think I was getting ticked off and googled it lol. Sad.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: mizzhyphywifey on December 23, 2008, 11:06:12 pm
i cant believe i never read your story til now. Now I see why there are so many readers! You are too funny, and I love the feel of it. Keep up the great job. I read the whole thing in 2 days, and I want more!


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Mariella on December 26, 2008, 11:18:20 am
I love reading your legacy, its actually inspired me to start one. But right now I'm using the life stories because my sims disk snapped in the case.
So I'm just carrying on with Rileys storey.
I can't wait for the next update
x x x


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on December 26, 2008, 08:00:43 pm
The whole situation is quite sad.  However you ended up here, I'm happy you found it. :)

Welcome Mizz - thank you for the awesome compliments.  2 days, wow!  I'm glad you got so into it and hope the future chapters keep you coming back for more.

Welcome Mariella - how exciting I inspired you to start a legacy!  That's what inspired me, too - reading others' legacies.  I'm very sorry to hear about your sims disk, though.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: LouieLove on January 31, 2009, 02:31:33 pm
Wow, Hi Astral! I haven't been on since last year! this are really different...


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on January 31, 2009, 02:53:21 pm
Hi, hon.  Glad to see you back.  A lot of people have gotten lost after the old Insim crashed and burned.  I hope they all eventually find their way here.

I will eventually get back to this story.  I'm working on lots of other projects at the moment, but this one will be continued someday.


Title: Chapter 24
Post by: Astral Faery on February 03, 2009, 03:41:57 pm
Like...today, lol.



(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/sleepingprof.jpg)
I don't even want to know why that professor is staying here.  Must be the hottest place on campus.  I think, though, that when my grandchildren are ready to go to college, they'll go to a different one!  This place has gone nuts.

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Arynn chases the professor off so she can sleep.

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Mallory, too, has decided to sleep over.  Weird.

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Aubrey and DramaQueen look at each other from across the empty kitchen.  Kind of makes you wonder what they're thinking, doesn't it?

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/jealous.jpg)
Ah, jeez.  And it starts, already.  Arynn does something romantic with Ocean, and DramaQueen starts her crap again.  She loses her crush and  her best friend status with him.  What best friend status?  He certainly doesn't feel the same way!

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Then she announces that she's breaking up with him.  We could only hope she actually means it this time.  She's only said it four or five times.  Joseph and I were over visiting that evening, so I got to witness everything first hand.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/breakupswoon.jpg)
And get this one.  She simultaneously swoons, scowls, and loses best friends all at the same time.  She needs some serious professional help.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/smackfest.jpg)
Then the smackfest happens.  DramaQueen smacks Arynn...

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/smackfest1.jpg)
...who doesn't hesitate to smack right back.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/smackfest2.jpg)
Then the nutty professor smacks Ocean.  I'm just thoroghly disgusted by her behavior.  And I seriously need a break.

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And then what wonderous sight do my eyes behold in the living room?  It's Aubrey and Mallory slow dancing and gazing deep into one another's eyes.  Could this mean he's done with the professor?  I hope so!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/loving1.jpg)
GASP!  Oh my boy!  My beautiful boy!  He's proposed!  I'm as pleased as punch.  And not just because I think Mallory's genes are fantastic.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/loving2.jpg)
Oh...oh my.  Um...okay.  I guess that means she said yes?

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Concerned about the welfare of my children, Joseph and I elected to spend the night.  That and it's a long drive home.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/nobackrub.jpg)
Oh LORD woman!  Haven't you caused enough damage to this household, already?  She tries to give Ocean a backrub.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/nobackrub1.jpg)
Thankfully he says no.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/nobackrub2.jpg)
Her brazenness shouldn't even surprise him anymore.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/failedleap.jpg)
And then all hell breaks loose.  DramaQueen tries to leap into Ocean's arms - right in front of everyone!  This causes a string of events.  First, Ocean drops her on the floor.  Aubrey, Arynn, and Drake are furious, and Drake falls out of love with the professor.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/fireworks.jpg)
Drake confronts DramaQueen, while Arynn actually entertains the idea that something was going on with Ocean and the professor!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/fireworks1.jpg)
Drake smacks DramaQueen while Arynn has a fit.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/fireworks2.jpg)
The professor sees stars while Arynn continues to have a fit.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/fireworks4.jpg)
Arynn gets right up in her face like a rabid dog.  Would you want to be on the receiving end of that?  Look at that face!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/fireworks5.jpg)
She smacks the professor...

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/Arynncry.jpg)
...then the poor thing breaks down and cries.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/Arynnmad.jpg)
Furious, she leaves the room.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/backrubAubrey.jpg)
O...M...G!!!  She tries to give Aubrey a backrub!  What is wrong with her?  How did she even get this job?  I don't think she's even a real teacher.  I think she escaped from a mental institution!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/aubreymad.jpg)
Aubrey isn't happy about it, either.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/separate.jpg)
Arynn ran out the very same day, and in a fit of anger, sold the double bed and got two singles, instead.  Now she and Ocean sleep on opposite sides of the room.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed.jpg)
Oh THIS they need!  Haven't these poor kids been through enough, already?  I'm already having a tough time not yanking all three of them out of that horrid school.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed1.jpg)
Oh thank goodness!  The police are here.  Wait a minute...it's that loser, Dorian Kauker.  I wonder how much the crook will make out with?  Hey, Dorian!  The crook is BEHIND you!  Geez!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed2.jpg)
Dorian turns around and slouches at the criminal.  At least he has the decency to look alarmed.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed3.jpg)
Dorian:  I've got you now!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed4.jpg)
And the fight is on!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed5.jpg)
Dorian seems to be pulling ahead!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed6.jpg)
I can't believe it!  Dorian actually wins!  He actually caught the crook! 

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/robbed7.jpg)
Crook:  I would have gotten away, too, if it hadn't been for those rotten kids.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/tocar.jpg)
Wait a minute.  What the heck is he doing? 

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/tocar1.jpg)
Wary, Ocean follows Dorian out of the house to make sure he doesn't leave the crook behind.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/tocar2.jpg)
But, weirdly enough, the crook obediently makes his way to the waiting police car.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/tocar3.jpg)
...I'm not even sure what to say about this.  I mean, what the...?  I've never seen anything like it!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/tocar4.jpg)
And Dorian gets the criminal safely inside the car.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/nohuggie.jpg)
This is what is happening inside the house while all that weirdness is going on outside.

Ocean is suddenly back in the house again (how the heck did he do that?) and tries to give Arynn a hug.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/nohuggie1.jpg)
She shoves him off dramatically and they both almost fall on their rear ends.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/pout.jpg)
Ocean pouts.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/nolove.jpg)
Arynn:  I'm not in love with you anymore.  I'm not best friends with you anymore, either.

Ocean:  I'm not best friends with you, anymore, either.  But I want to be.

Ouch.  That's got to hurt.  Drake takes this opportunity to get in the groove.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dance.jpg)
Ocean asks Arynn to dance.  She gives it a go...

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/dancenot.jpg)
...but then decides she's just not interested when Ocean reaches out for her.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/donttouch.jpg)
Arynn:  Don't touch me!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/but.jpg)
Ocean:  But honey...

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/sag.jpg)
Arynn:  Don't 'honey' me, either!

Poor Ocean!  His heart is broken.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/kthanks.jpg)
Unexpected Hero of the Day Dorian:  I have safely captured your criminal and have him locked in my squad car.  He will bother you no more.  This campus will once again be safe!

Drake:  'k thanks!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/imok.jpg)
Arynn:  I'm okay.  Really, I am.  Even though I just broke up with my long time boyfriend and our house was robbed, I'm okay.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/notok.jpg)
Arynn:  I'm not okay!

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/itsok.jpg)
Arynn:  Aw, it's okay bro!  Everything will be great.

(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/JondakIrnaxxian/damneveryone.jpg)
Arynn:  Damn everyone!






Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Aralie on February 04, 2009, 10:54:16 pm
Great story, Astral! I read it from the beginning! It's so addicting, and very funny! The thing that cracks me up the most is that cat, Wisp, and his obsession with pizza! Hahaha! I still can't stop laughing about that!  :D

Next time I play, I'm going to have to leave showheadlines on...I usually turn it off, but now I want to see what my Sim cats think about! Haha.  :p


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on February 05, 2009, 10:00:46 am
Thanks, Aralie!  Glad you enjoyed it.  I usually play with headlines on, but turn them off for stories.  Except this one - because I wanted a kooky legacy and those really get to be funny sometimes.  Wisp is my favorite kitty.  You'll see much more of him in upcoming chapters.  Thanks so much for reading!


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Sam the T-man on February 05, 2009, 10:34:39 am
Whoa, missed two updates!? Whoops :-[ Well, caught up now - aye yai yai! Mine seems boring in comparison :-\


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Aralie on February 05, 2009, 01:54:12 pm
Thanks, Aralie!  Glad you enjoyed it.  I usually play with headlines on, but turn them off for stories.  Except this one - because I wanted a kooky legacy and those really get to be funny sometimes.  Wisp is my favorite kitty.  You'll see much more of him in upcoming chapters.  Thanks so much for reading!

Yay! More Wisp! Haha. That cat is amazing.

I can't wait for the next update...not only on this story, but your other two as well!  ;D


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: steelguy on February 06, 2009, 05:31:15 am
That professor - ye gods.

I downloaded a working star trek phaser from another site. Now all my university sims can stun annoying visitors. (I just recently had a llama-guy and a cheerleader invade and do the school cheer while I was trying to create a romantic moment.)


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on February 06, 2009, 03:25:23 pm
Sadie - I certainly would not say your is boring!  Not at all.  I'm going to have to check and see if I'm caught up with yours.  Thank you for reading.

Aralie - thank ya, darlin'!  So happy you're reading so many.  I almost felt guilty for being a space hog, but there's really not a whole lot going on in the story section at the moment.  I hope more people find their way here.

2*B - yeah, no kidding!  She's a total nut job.  You'll find out more about her in the next chapter.

steelguy - LOL - nothing like ruining the moment, eh?  Goooo team!  ;D  Did you get your phaser from SimsWardrobe?  There's lots of cool stuff there, including an assault rifle.  That one is loads of fun to play with.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: steelguy on February 06, 2009, 03:33:26 pm
Yeah, it was SimsWardrobe. I also got a freeze ray, too. And several servo controllers.
Haven't tried the assault rifle... Not sure about introducing lethal weapons to my sims world...
Although that Llama is really getting on my nerves...


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Sam the T-man on February 07, 2009, 12:55:49 pm
Aw, thanks :) Really must update mine at some point - I'm tempted to just start putting links to the blog version, since it's there too (well, it is more of a story after all).

But yeah, I say again: this is why I ignore the professors when they call round ;)


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: DemonOfSarila on February 08, 2009, 04:46:09 pm
yeah, i usually just ignore the professors too.... now i think i'm glad i did.

but yeah, the legacy is funny and fun stuff :) lots of fun random-ness which helps with these. The pizza obsessed cat is funny.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on February 08, 2009, 07:58:25 pm
I actually liked it, lol.  I could have 'disposed' of her at any time, but I was thriving on the chaos.  I couldn't stop snapping pictures.  I love game chaos.  ;D


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Madison-Simple-As-That on February 08, 2009, 08:10:14 pm
Ha ha. I have a really annoying sim. Everytime my sim came home from work, he brought this guy. He's ALWAYS looking at himself in the mirror, like srsly, he steps out of the car pool and then looks at himself in the mirror.. so I changed his job, and the same thing happened, but with another lady, but she was quite pretty, so I married her in to the family, lol, so at least I got lucky ther..

When will you have another update? I love your legacy, seriously. I stayed up all night the other night to reread it.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: DemonOfSarila on February 09, 2009, 07:53:16 am
I actually liked it, lol.  I could have 'disposed' of her at any time, but I was thriving on the chaos.  I couldn't stop snapping pictures.  I love game chaos.  ;D
True, getting rid of a sim is easy..... and if it's nothing but prefect happy land, everything gets so boring SO quickly. chaos keeps everything fun.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on February 09, 2009, 10:38:22 am
Hi, Madi - thanks for the compliment.  I'm glad you're enjoying the story.  Update?  Not quite sure, but will try to get to it late next week.

I agree, Demon.  I thrive on sims chaos, lol.  I recently played the Orphanage Challenge (http://forums.sims-community.com/showthread.php?t=63694).  Talk about chaos!  Forget about trying to keep score and earn points, it was a cluster and a half!  And I just loved it, lol.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Shali on February 24, 2009, 09:48:10 pm
I like the legacy, I want to start my own but I need to reinstall Sims 2 and for some reason the first voice is not cooperating with me. Or anyone else in my family, so we all have our fingers crossed for Sims 3. Gah, evil disk. I have gotten more familiar with my hammer than I ever wanted to, just to threaten my game.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on February 25, 2009, 04:00:37 pm
I hope you have better luck with Sims 3.  I'm very curious about it, but don't have the capacity to run it.  It will be interesting to see how things like legacy challenges change.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: ilovejb3443 on March 16, 2009, 03:12:19 pm
Wow, I haven't been on here for a long time. I've been so busy! Lol. Hope to see an update soon, I miss my favorite family.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on March 17, 2009, 11:40:11 am
Aw, thank you, hon.  I confess to feeling bored with this.  I haven't quit, and don't want to, but having a hard time dragging myself through it.  I'll get there eventually. :)


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: ilovejb3443 on March 17, 2009, 03:07:11 pm
I started a legacy but now I don't have much time, with school and doctor visits and such it's relaxing just to sit and zone out lol. But I have faith in you!


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Sam the T-man on March 18, 2009, 08:48:21 am
Aw, thank you, hon.  I confess to feeling bored with this.  I haven't quit, and don't want to, but having a hard time dragging myself through it.  I'll get there eventually. :)

I know what you mean. I haven't touched my fishy legacy in ages - and I'm only on generation three! I will get to them again eventually, it just seems to have stagnated for now. Is that what you're having?

In the meantime I've been well and truly pulled into this rainbow challenge (http://community.livejournal.com/rainbowlegacy/) - I'm besotted with that family, I swear <3 Again on generation three, who are now teens, but maybe it's the being allowed to use mods, but the characters are so much more interesting :) In fact they got the creative juices flowing again... urgh x_x


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on March 18, 2009, 09:28:04 am
lol, thanks, jb.  You know I started this legacy because I wanted to take a break from BLD.  Now I want a break from the legacy!  :p  But I'm not planning on abandoning it, just yet.  So no fears, there.  I will update it someday...

Sadie - that's exactly what's happened.  I mean the college thing was really rocking like never before, but for some reason, the family just isn't calling me at the moment.  I'm sure it will again sometime.

The rainbow legacy sounds like SO much fun, and I have to tell you, I'm VERY tempted to try it.  Especially since, while reading through some of the comments, I found out I could exchange the colors, like pink for lime, for example.  I was sure that doing lime AND green would get boring for me.  But I'm quite afraid of starting another project since I have so many going on already.  I would also worry that I wouldn't be able to finish it.  But it does look like so much fun.  Temptations...


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Sam the T-man on March 18, 2009, 12:49:14 pm
*laughs* I know! What with these other things I have, I kept umming and ahhing over it myself. In the end though, I just kept reading other legacies, going over the rules, and in the end I just caved ;D

It is fun :D I decided to reverse the order, and keep the colours just for the challenge - and if you think of lime as a shade of chartreuse, you can vary quite a lot (other shades of chartreuse (yellow-green) include olive and pistachio). .. Guess you can tell which colour I'm on ATM ;) But yeah, one of them swapped lime and turquoise for pink and rainbow, so there's a lot of scope there.

I don't know if you've noticed, in fact, but there are mini-versions you can do - 3 gens with just primaries, or 8 with primary and secondaries. Everyone so far's going for the whole 10 though, me included.. yep, glutton for punishment, that's me XD


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Medagic on March 19, 2009, 04:48:33 pm
Hm... I'm being dead serious when I say the professor needs to die of flies.  Or a fire.  Or drown.  Or slip in the shower or something!!! That or start locking your doors!!! 
LUV Arynn's expressions!!!  Best I've ever seen on a sim!!! 


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on March 20, 2009, 11:18:44 pm
Sadie - that's kind of the point I'm at now.  I keep thinking of color names, then try to dismiss it because I don't need another project.  But then I think of another color name. :rolleyes:  I'm probably going to cave, too.  But if I do, I'll just play it for fun.  I don't want to tell another story - not right now, anyway when I have so many to fall behind on already!  :D

Medagic - thank ya darlin'!  Glad you're liking it.  Will return to it, eventually.  And don't worry about the professor.  She doesn't make it into the legacy and when college is over you'll not see her again.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: beckey on March 28, 2009, 02:38:07 pm
I absolutely adore your hair meshes can you please reply the link or something? In fact can you give me the link to the eyes and make up too! I would love to have these on my sims 2 game! BTW when I sent this message I was only reading chapter 10 and It seemed to cut one of the pictures after the one about the ginger haired one sleeping in there bed it got rid of all the ones below it too. Probably not important. Great So far  ;D


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on March 28, 2009, 06:41:52 pm
Hi, Beckey, and welcome.  I get my hair from all over, but some of my favorite places are XMsims (http://www.xmsims.com/), Raonsims (http://www.raonsims.com/main/main.php), and Rosesims (http://www.rosesims2.net/). 

The eyes I'm currently using are Yumedust (http://www.modthesims2.com/download.php?t=266483)

The pictures seem to be working fine for me, so I don't know what the deal is with that, lol.  Glad you're enjoying the legacy so far.  Maybe I'll even update it someday.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: beckey on March 29, 2009, 08:05:57 am
Hi, Beckey, and welcome.  I get my hair from all over, but some of my favorite places are XMsims (http://www.xmsims.com/), Raonsims (http://www.raonsims.com/main/main.php), and Rosesims (http://www.rosesims2.net/). 

The eyes I'm currently using are Yumedust (http://www.modthesims2.com/download.php?t=266483)

The pictures seem to be working fine for me, so I don't know what the deal is with that, lol.  Glad you're enjoying the legacy so far.  Maybe I'll even update it someday.

Thanks! I finished reading it took me about 3 hours lol. Your stories are excellent. By the way which pictures do you normally need to edit in photoshop? And what do you do to them. Also how long does it take you to make one chapter? How many piccies do you put in a chapter?


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on March 31, 2009, 01:15:55 pm
That's a lot of questions, lol.  I like to put about 50 or so pictures in each chapter (give or take).  I don't do much photoshopping for the legacy, but BLD has quite a bit for many different reasons.  It's kind of hard to explain.  As for how long it takes me to finish a chapter, it depends on how motivated I am and how much I have to deal with in RL.  I've gotten a fat 75 picture chapter completed (with a little photoshopping) done and posted in 2 days (very motivated), to taking upwards of a month just to finish an average chapter (about 50 pics).  RL saps my motivation, plus I have to change gears often because I get bored.  I hope that answers your questions.

Thank you for your compliments!  I appreciate them.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: beckey on March 31, 2009, 02:29:08 pm
That's a lot of questions, lol.  I like to put about 50 or so pictures in each chapter (give or take).  I don't do much photoshopping for the legacy, but BLD has quite a bit for many different reasons.  It's kind of hard to explain.  As for how long it takes me to finish a chapter, it depends on how motivated I am and how much I have to deal with in RL.  I've gotten a fat 75 picture chapter completed (with a little photoshopping) done and posted in 2 days (very motivated), to taking upwards of a month just to finish an average chapter (about 50 pics).  RL saps my motivation, plus I have to change gears often because I get bored.  I hope that answers your questions.

Thank you for your compliments!  I appreciate them.

Thanks for answering! If I was to want to start story making, where do you suggest I begin?


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Sam the T-man on April 01, 2009, 05:17:22 am
Look through Anecdote Assistance, and check out this thread (http://community.livejournal.com/wcif_sims/109157.html) on LJ ;)


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: beckey on April 02, 2009, 11:21:50 am
Look through Anecdote Assistance, and check out this thread (http://community.livejournal.com/wcif_sims/109157.html) on LJ ;)

ty


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Astral Faery on April 02, 2009, 01:20:03 pm
WOW!!  That is very cool, Sadie.  I didn't know about half that stuff.  Thanks for posting that!


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: beckey on April 13, 2009, 02:13:33 pm
You've not posted any stories in a while Astral Fairy :eek:. The next upload is going to be your best  ;D. Either that or for some reason the holiday has been really busy for you :-\. Anyway can't wait for the next upload. I'll be... expecting you. :cool:


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Shali on June 08, 2009, 09:54:25 am
Grrr.... UPDATE! :mad:  It's been at least a month! Gah! I really like your legacy, so please update!


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: mpb4l1fe on June 13, 2009, 01:20:16 am
Wow...I haven't been on in a while..... Anyways, finally caught up with the legacy, but I have a lot more stories to catch up on :p Great job as always! :)


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: Shali on June 25, 2009, 09:30:35 pm
Noooo! I made so many chapters of a legacy, my founder had twins, and I had gotten a mate for the cat, and when I went to upload it to photobucket, it turns out that only one picture seems to have actually save. I hadn't posted a single chapter yet, and the only picture that uploaded was one of the founder, Crystel Enza, changing little Illa's dipper when she was a toddler.


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: ilovejb3443 on January 22, 2010, 05:14:15 pm
Omg I can't even re-read it because you haven't been on your photobucket; are you okay? Does anyone know what's up with her?


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: ilovejb3443 on February 19, 2010, 04:35:49 pm
Well humph. Doesn't anyone even come on here anymore? -.-  I have a kid and can't get on for a while and everything dies?  :-[


Title: Re: The Avalon Legacy - Updated 12/03/08 - Chapter 23
Post by: caffeinated.joy on February 19, 2010, 06:55:57 pm
The author hasn't posted on this site for awhile. Sometimes life happens and interferes with your simming. Keep in mind, we have a rule about thread necromancy. If you don't have anything of relevance to add to the thread, leave it dead.

Almost all of the pictures in this story are dead because the author's photobucket has been inactive, so I'm going to lock this up. If Astral Faery intends to continue this (she has been logging in, just not posting), she can pm me and I'll happily open it up again when she's ready. As it stands, given her last chapter was just over a year ago, I don't think it's likely. 


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