Chapter 2.10 – Spring Fever

Greeting fellow earthlings, I hope you all had a very happy Christmas (if you celebrate it that is). This post was actually meant to be posted before Christmas but I didn’t have time to write it out ‘cause my mum’s in the hospital and I’m having to help out with my younger sisters. On the plus side my littlest sister is being born tomorrow morning to that’s good. Anyway, onto the actual Sims stuff.

 

Since it’s been so long since I last posted (not really but it feels that way for me) I decided that I should just get the heir poll results out of the way. As you can see Cai won by a landslide. I’m a little sad Dahlia or Elijah didn’t win but I think Cai will be fun to play. If you’re on tumblr you might’ve already known Cai was heir since she and her future spouse have applied to adopt on Babysweetadoptions, which means after this chapter there will be another break until I find out whether they are accepted or not.

Dahlia continues to make me proud by getting on the honor roll. +5

Envy: Scrub, scrub, scrub, all the livelong day

Milo: I’m gonna splash her

Don’t you dare!

Milo: Spoilsport

How’s life treating you my precious baby?

Elijah: It’ll be much better when I’m out of here

How’s it feel to be the new heiress Princess?

Cai: It’s nothing less than I deserve

Elijah: *coughack* I can’t believe you’re handing this legacy over to her!

Poor little lonesome Milo. I really need to find a mate for him.

Once again Elijah’s only friend happens to be the dog.

E: Come here Milo. You have to like me, I slathered my hand in bacon bits!

Cai: I think when I takeover I’m gonna pack you off to the moon.

Envy:

Cai: Do you think I could set mum on fire and get rid of her that way?

Clara: She’s already dead, idiot!

Cai *to self* You’re next on my list now

Dahlia: …and then she threatened to set mum on fire, it was terrible

Ayden: Don’t worry ‘Lia, I’ll speak to her

Yeah right, Cai’s got you wrapped around her little finger. She can get away with anything.

It’s nice to see these two can still make time for each other.

Rylee has her first haunting since she died. It’s been so long that I didn’t think she’d ever come out.

Mags came out to greet the other cat but she tripped before she could.

Rylee: Little kitten take care of the family for me

Mags: I can’t even get back up how can I manage that?

Elijah uses this thing almost compulsively now.

Elijah: Must get stronger and impress dad.

 

And what is Ayden doing whilst his youngest is trying to impress him? Completely ignoring Elijah’s efforts and playing chess with his other son, of course.

Cai: Bwahaha, Come here my precious! If this keeps up I’ll have an army of ghost pets at my disposal!

Yeah, uh, good luck with that plan.

Dahlia is the first (I think) to find and use the basketball court. She was actually pretty good at it too.

After playing outside all day Dahlia comes in for a shower but before she can Clara interrupts her.

Clara: I should’ve been heir, don’t you think so Dahlia?

Dahlia: This conversation is so boring *yawn*

Clara: That’s a bit of an overreaction isn’t it?

Dahlia *to self* Maybe if I pretend I’m dead she’ll go away.

This wasn’t actually a pass out fail btw, Clara bored her and then she fainted.

Is that…? Do you have something to tell me Daryl?

Daryl: Nope, nothing at all

Then why are you reading a pregnancy book?!

Daryl: It never hurts to be prepared.

It looks like Dahlia has finally gotten some company in the sandbox.

Clara is the first person to use the trampoline since Ivan.

Elijah: I’m pretty sure you don’t upgrade the cooker by hitting it with a hammer.

Ayden: Why is this kid still here again? Surely his parents are missing him by now.

Dahlia finally seems to be living up to her Natural Cook trait.

By some miracle she manages not to burn her first meal.

Clara: Hey, give me some credit here

Ayden: Hey kid, you must have some crappy parents for them to not care about you.

Elijah: You wouldn’t believe me if I told you

Ayden: Well it’s there loss, you’re always welcome here.

Elijah: *internal screaming*

Well it’s not quite what Elijah was hoping for but at least it’s progress.

I turn my back for 2 seconds and these two get into a fight in the living room.

Daryl: Take that you spoiled brat!

Cai: You will regret this when I take over.

I think he’s regretting it now, don’t you?

Daryl: Stupid daddy’s girl, getting me in trouble

Cai: Daddy!

Daryl: Ok, I’ll shut up.

True story, only Daryl got into trouble for the fight from Ayden. Cai got off scot free.

Dahlia is being a nice big sister and playing with her youngest brother. She bet him but it’s the thought that counts, right?

After D and E’s game I packed up the whole family and sent them to the spring festival. I’ve never sent any of my Sims to these festivals so this should be fun.

The first thing I did when they got there is have Ayden take them all into the photobooth and get a family picture done. Of course Clara had to block her mother out.

After the photo was done all these idiots started queuing up for the only food stand as if they’ve never seen food before. They stood there for hours before they were all served.

Clara chose to stay out of the scramble for food and found herself a comfy rocking chair to spend the rest of the festival in.

Clara: We need to get one of these at home.

Not on your life missy!

Envy spends her time playing horseshoes whilst Dahlia dances away in the background.

I was curious so I had Ayden tend the kissing booth for a couple of hours but he didn’t get a single sale.

Ayden: I’m to hot to handle that’s why.

Yeah, sure, lets go with that

After his failure at the kissing booth Ayden went to spend some time with his loving wife. They tried out the love tester and got the highest score. Not long after that they ran home.

By this point everyone else had gone home except Dahlia.

Dahlia: Sweet freedom!

Back at home little Mags is becoming not so little anymore. Her head is a little weird shaped compared to her body but apart from that she’s still adorable.

It seems it’s the day for birthdays because Alyssa’s youngest son Titus also aged up.

He’s pretty much a clone of his mum.

Daryl brings this girl, Jade Owen, home from school. I briefly consider her for Clara’s spouse

But she goes and ruins it when she rejects Clara’s flirt.

I used Clara’s one teen action for this.

Clara*In the background*: Why won’t you love me?

Elijah: Should we just ignore this?

Daryl: Definitely

It was at this point that I realized that Cai hadn’t come home with the rest of the kids. I found her outside the school on the jungle gym.

Cai: Curses, I was trying to escape you while I’ve still got that choice!

Most of Elijah’s interactions are based around working out nowadays but his all-time favourite pastime is still the ballet barre.

It seems we have a new paparazzi. Creeper Jay Salas came into the house and took pictures of Dahlia at like 4am when she was doing her homework.

Cai has her own set of creepers too. The girl behind her stood there staring at her for hours whilst she was on her smart phone.

Envy is still slowly working on her LTW. She only has a point or 2 to complete it.

Mags: Who is this peasant?

Elijah: Love me please!

I can’t remember why I took this picture again.

Cai: Are you done yet, you’re blocking my TV!

Ayden works on his logic for his job. I’m really hoping he can top it before Cai becomes heir.

Dahlia: How much do you think our inheritance will be? I hope it’s a diamond.

Elijah: Sorry to break it to you but I’m pretty sure we’re not getting any inheritance.

And who said you guys will ever get to leave. I love you too much!

Dahlia and Elijah: We take it back, we don’t want any inheritance if we are allowed to leave.

Elijah: *to self* Maybe if I piss off the heiress she’ll kick me out.

Don’t count on it Sweetie, but she might make your life here much harder.

After what feels like forever Ayden reached level 9 of his career. Only 1 to go and he’s completed his LTW!

Actually, as soon as he got promoted he rolled this wish. That’s my boy!

Speaking of LTW’s 3 of the kids finally rolled theirs.

Clara rolled Leader of the Free World (Politics)

Dahlia rolled World Renowned Surgeon (Medical)

and Elijah rolled Master Acrobat (Acrobat).

Cai and Daryl have yet to roll one.

Out of all the LTW’s I think Elijah’s is most fitting with all the exercise he does.

Envy reaches level 9 in Martial Arts. She’s so close to completing her LTW now.

Ayden and Envy have one last moment of coupley bliss before my game decides to fuck up completely.

Just before my game exploded both Cai and Elijah made it onto the honor roll but I missed their pop-ups +10

After the great explosion which actually happened to be my having corrupt CC in my game I packed all the family up (or I thought I had) and popped them down in a fresh save of Midnight Hollow (‘cause I have a serious love for this town). Only when they got to the town did I realize that Pep and Ivan’s tombstones didn’t make the journey even if Cat and Rylee’s had. I’m not sure at this point if I’ll go back and pick them back up but for now it’s just the main family. Hopefully my Sims will now be interesting instead of just standing around doing nothing.

The first duty in the new town is the elder twins birthdays. I tried in the old save but they wouldn’t age up. Here’s hoping it goes better this time around.

Ladies and gentlemen, your new heir.

She rolled Snob as her final trait joining her Perceptive, Adventurous, Evil and Couch Potato.

She also rolled the Alchemy Artisan LTW.

Thankfully she sort of grew into her jawline.

Clara, as the second eldest, goes up next.

She rolls the Brooding trait to join her No sense of humour, Disciplined, Natural Cook and Easily Impressed traits.

She is very pretty for being a clone and I actually quite like her. She’ll be sticking around until the D twins age up and she can move out with them.

Milo:

(Sorry but that’s what his face reminded me of).

Llama man: I despise you little cat thing. You are worthless compared to the mighty Llama!

Mags: Is this thing for real? He’s not getting my cat condo!

 

And with that I shall leave you until I find out whether Cai is accepted to adopt.

Joins us next time for Cai’s reign to officially begin.

Oh, yeah, I should probably link to the new download page I set up. It’s here for anyone who wants a Holly.

I hope you all have a happy new year when it comes  

Points:

Self wetting (3) -15
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (3) -15
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (3) +30
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (7) +35
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (6) +30

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 135

Generation 3 Heir Poll

Hi guys and welcome to the Generation 3 heir poll. I actually can’t quite believe that we are already set to move onto generation 3. It seems like just yesterday Ayden was taking over and now one of his kids will be. I love Ayden to pieces and it’s gonna be sad releasing him to free will but I’m so excited about the start of a new generation. This has literally been the quickest I’ve ever played a whole generation before, I checked when Ayden’s first chapter was posted and that was exactly 3 weeks ago today. I tried to do my best with the kids personalities this time around which I hope came out in the 2 recent posts which can be found Here and Here. Oh, and another note, this generation I may open up for readers to send in Sims to be spouses, depending on who is voted heir (I’ll make a separate post if I go ahead with it).

Lets start this off with Cai, the eldest daughter and twin to Clara, she is also a ghost like her mum.

Cai was pretty much spoiled by her grandma Pep and her dad growing up so she is now determined that she’s a shoe in for heir.

Cai does have a strange jawline that she inherited from Ayden and Pep but she should grow into it as a YA.

She hasn’t rolled a LTW yet but when she ages up I will pick the first one that comes up.

Potential spouses: Eugene Salas (although I’m not completely certain about that).

Next up is Clara, twin to Cai and human.

Clara is face clone of Ayden with most of Envy’s colouring which is a little disappointing.

I admit I don’t know Clara as well as I know the rest of the kids because Ayden sent her away to boarding school as a child.

She hasn’t rolled a LTW yet but I will pick the first one when she ages up.

Potential spouses: None yet (although she is bisexual so technically her spouse could me Male of Female)

Next up is Daryl, eldest boy and twin to Dahlia, he is also a ghost.

To be honest Daryl is kind of a mystery to me. He doesn’t really have any bad traits but he spends most of his time scaring people which means he has very bad relationships with the whole family.

Daryl has the same strange jawline as Cai so I’m hoping he grows into it when he gets older. I do love that he is the only one out of both gen 2 and gen 3 to get Pep’s eyes.

He hasn’t yet rolled a LTW but when he grows up I’ll pick the first one available.

Potential spouses: He hasn’t got anyone yet but he is gay so when he does find someone it will be a male.

Second to last is Dahlia, twin to Daryl and human.

Dahlia is the sweet natured one of the kids. She doesn’t really have a bad relationship with anyone in her family.

To be completely honest Dahlia is my favourite looks wise this generation but my opinion really doesn’t count for much here, huh? I do think she may look more like Envy than Ayden though.

She has yet to roll a LTW but when she ages up I’ll choose the first one available.

Potential spouses: She doesn’t have one yet but she is straight so her spouse will be male.

Lastly, we have the baby of the family and only single birth of this generation, Elijah.

Elijah has been ignored by most of his family for the majority of his toddler and childhood years.

Elijah is my baby and I really love his little face. I also love the combination of Envy’s green eyes with Ayden’s red hair.

Elijah has just aged up to teen so he hasn’t had a chance to really shine, personality wise.

He hasn’t rolled a LTW yet but when he grows up I will pick the first one available.

Potential spouses: He has none yet and I haven’t gotten around to getting Ayden to ask what gender he prefers so I have no idea who he will eventually marry.

 

Side note: The genetic diversity this generation was much better and I really don’t mind who is heir for once. I really don’t have a preference. I’m just glad I don’t have to pick. Just vote for the kid you like the most

Chapter 2.9 – So Many Birthdays

Last time (which was literally yesterday) the C twins aged into teens and Cai got even cockier than ever and poor, ignored, Elijah aged into a child.

I figured what better way to start a new chapter than a twin birthday.

Dahlia steps up first even though Daryl was technically born first.

Blame his slow ghostiness for that.

Daryl goes up next.

Dahlia: Stupid brother cancelled my birthday

Yep, I’ve been having this problem for about a year now, every time I try to age up a sim at the same time another sim ages up it cancels the interaction.

Dahlia: I’m never gonna be able to age up am I?

Of course you will Sunshine, even if I have to reload my game all night until you do.

I finally came to the realization that my aging problem was caused by something in my merged CC so I’ve removed some for the time being to help solve my problem.

After around 10 frustration filled times of reloading my game Dahlia finally aged up.

It was so worth it though, she is absolutely freakin’ gorgeous.

She rolls the Lucky trait.

Daryl continues to be a problem for me as his cake catches the table on fire.

Get away from the fire you idiots!

Although Dahlia does look oddly pretty in the glow of the fire.

Envy: Awesome, it’s a fire!

Envy you really are a genius, did anyone ever tell you that?

Envy: Why thank you

*facepalm*

Ayden: Why is it always me who has to deal with these fires?

It is becoming a recurring theme, isn’t it?

Take two for Daryl. Hopefully he doesn’t set another fire.

On the second turn Daryl ages up with no problem. He rolls the Daredevil trait.

He is another kid that I hope grows into his jaw but overall he looks okay-ish.

Clara: Dude, she means you look ugly

Daryl: At least I’m not a clone!

Cai: Mwahaha, I’m one step closer to becoming heir!

Seriously, enough with the heir thing. You’re worse than your dad ever was.

This family may not be the most functional but at least they can bond over their mutual love of cake.

Daryl: Hey dad, it’s my birthday today.

Ayden: Really, I was wondering why we had cake

Daryl:

After being rejected by his father Daryl goes and works on the car.

I’m not sure what’s up with Ayden he loved (most of) the kids as toddlers but as they got older he picked a favourite and spends zero time with the rest.

I haven’t ever seen this interaction before but then again I’ve not really played with ghosts for years. Whatever it was they both got a positive relationship boost so I’m thinking it’s kind of like the fairy interaction that came with Supernatural.

Milo is gradually taking over everything that used to be Cat’s which makes me a little sad.

I still miss Cat and look forward to her hauntings.

Envy: How dare you set a booby trap? Did you think you’d get away with it?!

Cai: Woah, chill out mum! Daddy tell her it was a joke.

Ayden: Sorry Princess, I need some food so you’re on your own.

Cai: I swear, when I’m heir I’m gonna blow this place up.

But if you blow up the house then you’ll have no where to live.

Cai: Fine, I’ll just ship mum and the kids off to live as far away from me as possible.

Elijah: Hi doggy. You’ll be my friend won’t you?

Milo: You smell like flowers little human. I like flowers.

How sad is it that the only person Elijah considers his friend is the dog

Dahlia: Listen Cai I know you dream of world domination but maybe you can free the world instead?

Cai: I am seriously re-thinking this second in command thing.

Dahlia:

For some reason Frieda Salas and her toddler daughter Camille randomly turned up on our front lawn. I only found out when I found Elijah showing off his ballet moves to Frieda.

I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen the four oldest kids together.

Clara: This heir thing is complete trash, let’s revolt!

Cai: *is smug* That’s only ‘cause you know you have no chance of winning.

The younger twins wisely stay out of this discussion.

Bad Daryl, you know better than to feed Milo scraps from the table

Dahlia may have grown up physically but she still loves playing in the frozen sand pit.

Envy: Why are you taking a picture of me on the toilet? You should be more concerned by the broken computer.

I’m just making sure you’re still not failing me.

In real talk though I actually feel like I haven’t had a fail for ages. Is that weird?

My Sims are starting to bore me a little so in hopes that they’d start amusing me again I added some skilly/fun type things to the extra space in the basement.

*sigh* When will this car be done so they can move onto something else?

Mags is still around and still tiny. I think she has actually got more days as a kitten because of Ayden’s longer animal lifespan reward.

Cai: When I’m heir you’re getting shipped out of this house for good!

Envy: Geez Cai, why are you so mean?

Cai: Duh, I’m Evil!

Cai ran away to scare someone else which left Envy to take her frustrations out on the MA stick.

Envy: Take that, stupid, ungrateful, daughter.

I’m not sure when Cai and Mags became friends but apparently Cai can now pick Mags up.

Elijah is still working away on his ballet barre. He is literally the only one to touch it now.

*Wolf whistles at naked Ayden in the mirror*

Yippee, someone found the new stuff I put in downstairs!

Clara: Do you mind keeping it down, I’m trying to concentrate.

Geez, artistic types

I really love when Ayden autonomously takes time from everything I have him doing to spend time with Milo since I got Milo with Ayden in mind, hence the spiked collar.

After school these two do their homework, Cai in her quite bedroom like a smart person and Clara in the busy living room. They are actually doing pretty well in school so far. Oh, and see the chair that Cai’s sitting in, yeah, my little sister wouldn’t let me finish decorating the twins room until I put it in.

I see you there trying to be sneaky Daryl!

Daryl: Shut it or I’m gonna get caught *sneaky smirk*

You kids never learn SMH

Daryl does eventually knuckle down and do his homework.

Envy: Take this you little brat!

Cai: Hit me if you can!

Such love

Ayden finally gets the promotion he needs to pick his branch of the career. Of course in accordance with his LTW I chose the Evil branch.

Elijah: Hi ho Silver, away!

Stay sweet my darling baby boy

Ayden wished to level up in logic as soon as he got promoted so I sent him to do that.

Maybe he thinks he’ll level up quicker in his new career outfit.

I completely forgot it was prom time for the teens.

Nothing terribly exciting happened so I never took pictures of the pop-ups.

Here’s the main things that happened:

Clara was named prom Queen and Daryl was King. Awkward.

Cai got into several fights which I totally expected.
Daryl asked a guy out but was rejected (does that mean he’s gay? I’ll have to get Ayden to find out).

Cai also came away from prom with a romantic interest by the name of Eugene Salas. He’s the son of the MH townie Sandra Salas. I’m not sure if that will go anywhere if she’s heir though.

Mags: Dis is mine, all mine! *stretches all over the rug*

After the prom incident I had Ayden go around and get the gender preferences from the D twins.

Dahlia is straight and Daryl is gay (as I thought).

Ayden wished to become best friends with Dahlia when she was a child but he’s just now getting time to actually spend time with her. Right now it seems that Cai and Dahlia are his favourites.

Pep: Eww, a ghost!

Cai: Right back at you, you old spook!

Ayden manages to get himself another promotion. He’s actually getting better at his job instead of getting arrested everyday.

I swear, these are the last birthdays of the chapter.

It’s time for ignored Elijah to join his siblings in becoming a teen and time for the TH and his spouse to become fully mature adults (they’re only getting cakes ‘cause Elijah is).

Your Elijah is evolving…

…Your Elijah evolved into TeenElijah

E is pretty damn adorable but I’m afraid he may be a face clone of Envy.

Bahahaha!

Ayden: You better fix this right now!

Better?

Ayden: Much better, I’m sexy again

In your dreams *eyeroll*

Envy: What’s this feeling, it feels super weird?

Well that’ll be because you’ve never aged before.

Envy is still really pretty as an adult. She actually doesn’t look much different.

Looking at her CAS picture I’ve realized that none of the kids inherited her eyes shape, which is a real shame ‘cause I kind of like the shape.

Let’s end the chapter here shall we? I’ll post up the heir poll soon.

Points:

Self wetting (3) -15
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (3) -15
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (3) +30
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (6) +30

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 120 (No change this time)

Chapter 2.8 – Why Won’t He Love Me?

Hey Guys, I’m sorry this chapter took so long to be uploaded. Again RL stuff got in the way. There is only 2 chapters left, including this chapter, before the heir poll so yay!

Let’s start with Ayden fixing the dishwasher. I’ve seen too many death from the dishwasher in legacies so right after I had Ayden upgrade it to unbreakable.

Aww, a lovely daddy/daughter bonding moment whilst mummy cries about her deceased in-laws in the background.

Ayden: And the axe murderer said to the little girl ‘you’re next’

Isn’t that a little…intense to read to your daughter?

Cai: Ignore her daddy, I want to know what happens next

Ayden: Good night Princess, sleep well

Well that slightly creepy story seemed to work the trick and Cai is now safely asleep, in Dahlia’s bed. Y’know, most little girls dream of unicorns but Cai dreams of death.

It doesn’t matter that Cai’s sleeping in Dahlia’s bed for the night because Dahlia and Daryl decides to sleep outside in the treehouse in the dead of winter.

Ayden: *wails* Why did you have to die dad?

You are such a hypocrite Ayden! You were literally in the red with your dad for your whole life!

Ayden: Shut up and let me grieve

Can anyone guess what this random face one is here for?

If you said to drop of our new pets then you’d be completely right.

Keeping with the theme from Generation 1 we got a cat and a dog.

The kitty is a little girl who we named Mags

The dog is a boy named Milo

They were both found in the shelter in game (although when I picked Milo he was a pup but when he came he was an adult). I forgot to write their traits down through.

I love how adorable Mags is. I especially love her markings.

I see you there Daryl

Daryl: Whatever

The house is pretty boring with the kids at school and Elijah, Ayden and Envy sleeping so I watch the new pets socialize for the most part.

Mags: You better now bring any fleas in mutt

Milo: Right back at’cha feline

Ayden still refuses to go anywhere near Elijah unless I force him too.

Ayden: Why is strange child still here? *Dumps Elijah on the rug*

Elijah: Why won’t he love me?

My poor baby, how could anyone not love you?

Milo: My ball!!

Wow, you really like Cat’s old ball don’t you?

Milo: *chases after ball obliviously*

Thankfully the kids come home from school soon after, it was getting pretty boring without them.

Cai: Why did grandma have to die? Why couldn’t it have been Daryl instead?

Cai isn’t coping very well with Peppermint’s death. She couldn’t care less about Ivan though.

Elijah: ~My bonny rides over the ocean, my bonny rides over the sea~

Milo: Hello strange human, let me sniff you

Dahlia: What’s going on here?

Milo: *sniffs Dahlia some more*

Daryl: How come Cai is the favourite? It should be me, I’m the only boy!

Dahlia: What about Elijah? He’s our brother too

Daryl: I have no clue who you’re talking about

Dahlia: Seriously!

What’cha doing Sunshine?

Dahlia: I’m sick of dealing with my idiot brother so I’m playing on my own now.

Wow, at least one of you has sense in this family.

Daryl: Mrs Red, why does she ignore me?

Daryl: *girl voice* Why Mr Green I do not know. She’s just silly I suppose.

WOW, Daryl’s been a child for how long now and he’s just now finding his own bed.

I lose track of Mags a lot because she’s so small but she’s still incredibly cute.

When I picked Milo I thought he was gonna be a small dog so I bought the small bed which he can’t use now. I need to get around to replacing that with the bigger one eventually but until then Milo can sleep embedded into the ice sofa.

Holy crap, Dahlia finds her own bed too for the first time.

It’s like the Twilight Zone here with all the kids behaving themselves.

Bad kitty! No destroying the furniture!

Mags: *hiss* The table must die

At least it’s good to see that Mags is fitting in with all the other idiots in the house.

Of course Princess Cai does her homework to keep on her daddy’s good side.

Cai: Hey, I’m just doing this so people will vote for me as rightful heir.

Hey, you’re way to young to be worrying about that sort of thing

Cai: You’re never to young

Elijah is still pretty boring but I’m trying to give him as much face time as possible even so.

Damn it! I didn’t have this problem with Cat and Rylee. Every time I see either Mags or Milo being destructive like this I have to get Ayden to stop whatever he’s doing and scold them for it. It’s getting a bit ridiculous.

It’s birthday time again! (It seems like there is a birthday every chapter doesn’t it?)

Daryl: Who’s the loser mum’s holding?

What is it with you and your old man refusing to admit Elijah’s existence?

Cai goes up first. She rolled the Evil trait which by sheer coincidence fulfils Ayden’s wish. I just knew she’s turn out evil. All I can say is her face is very interesting. She is kind of pretty but I really hope she grows into that jaw when she’s older. Also, I don’t know if you can see it in the small CAS picture but Cai’s inherited Pep’s skin (with the doll joints).

Elijah goes up next. He rolls Ambitious and continues to be adorable as heck.

E: Maybe now dad will love me

My poor baby

Since Elijah is the youngest of this generation and I really don’t want to build any additional rooms I just popped a new bed in the old nursery for him.

Later that night Clara returned home to us. For some reason, although she went to the sports academy, she gained the natural cook trait. I think that might be a glitch but I think the trait fits her so it stays.

The first thing Clara does when she gets home is play in the snow.

Clara:

Milo: I found a gem Master

Ayden: That’s a good little minion.

Dahlia: My family is completely screwed

What happened to little miss sunshine?!

Dahlia: It’s hard being optimistic when you’re surrounded idiocy constantly.

Daryl: What do you say to blowing this pop stand and going to see a movie?

Dahlia: No thanks big bro, I’ve got stuff to do

Daryl: Fine, I’ll go myself

Someone, namely Elijah, found the ballet barre for the first time since the Founders used it. He’s practically glued to it now.

Sweet satisfaction! I can’t believe he’s made it to level 6!

I thought it would be interesting to know what the twins gender preferences were for the upcoming prom so I had Ayden go around and ask them. I can imagine that experience was pretty embarrassing. Either way Cai is straight and Clara is bisexual.

Clara: Do you think I’ll get flowers for Prom?

Elijah: *Person Person plus*

Dahlia: *to self* What if I don’t get flowers for prom?

Aww Sweetie, I’m sure you will

Mags is so adorable curled up like that in her little scratching tower. I love her to bits

Elijah: C’mon Damien, let’s ride!

Elijah Holly! Have you been talking to Cai again?

Elijah: Yeah, why?

Just don’t do it, she’s a bad influence on your sweet mind.

See, my sweetie finds his bed on the first night.

I really, really love Elijah (although I don’t think he’s my favourite).

The founders bed doesn’t go unused for very long. Envy is still napping and I still haven’t put down a proper bed for Milo so they sleep there quite often.

Cai: Daddy?

Ayden: Yes Princess?

Cai: Can you make me heir?

Ayden: Sorry Princess, you can only be heir if you’re ‘Chosen’ or if you get the insane trait.

Cai: Well, I’m gonna get that trait then. The Holly’s should have a Princess for heir.

Cai: You little twerp! I’ve heard you were talking about me to Dahlia

Daryl: Yeah, so what?

Cai: Mark my words, you’ll be sorry when I’m heir.

Daryl: You, heir? Don’t make me laugh! You are so ugly you should be wearing a paper bag.

Cai: What is your deal little man?

Sibling am I rite?

After arguing with Cai Daryl then leaves to go scare Clara.
These kids are seriously nuts.

Cai: Your brother is a little twerp

Dahlia: I know he is but we have to love him anyway

Cai: You are waaaaay to cheerful

Elijah: It’s been raining in the bathroom and there’s water everywhere.

Clara: Are you serious? It’s not been raining the shower’s broken again *sigh*

Elijah: That makes more sense, I guess.

Clara: Idiot!

Hey, don’t take to my baby like that, he’s precious!

Cai: You’re actually not too bed Kid. When I’m heir you can be my second in command.

Ayden: Oh, I can’t believe she just said that!

Dahlia: That’s an honor, thank you big sis

‘Lijah why are you mopping up when the shower’s still broken?

Elijah: It’s a mess so Clara told me I should make myself useful

You’re sibling are so horrible to you

Ayden rolled a wish to be good friends with Clara so I sent him to work on that when he had some free time.

Elijah: I can’t believe I let him scare me again

Daryl: Hahaha

How could you Daryl?! He’s so innocent

Daryl: It was fun

Clara: I am so sick of you insisting you are going to be heir!

Cai: What’s your problem? It’s not my fault I’m perfect and you’re not.

Do any of these sibling get along at all.

Elijah is still mostly ignored by the family so he amuses himself with different sporty activities.

Dahlia don’t you think you could be doing an easier, warmer, activity?

Dahlia: I like a challenge

But how is that even possible when the sand is covered in snow?

Later that night Peppermint comes out for her first haunting since she died.

Hi Pep, I’ve missed you so much!

What is everyone’s fascination with playing in the sandbox when its snowing? Even the ghost love it.

Ivan and Cat soon come out to join Pep in haunting the family. The don’t really do much but it was really nice seeing them again.

Envy is still training in Martial Arts. She’s now partway through level 7 now.

Ayden really doesn’t have much time to train her now so I’m not sure whether she’ll make her ltw or not.

Like most of the rest of the family Clara takes a liking to the fixer-upper car. She gains around 1 or 2 handiness points from it.

Let’s end the chapter here since it seems like a good place to stop. Come back next time for more birthdays and then the heir poll.

Points:

Self wetting (3) -15
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (3) -15
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (3) +30
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (6) +30

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 120 (No change this time)

Chapter 2.7 – Three Deaths and a Promotion

Hey guys, welcome back to Berries of Insanity. The title of this chapter is a bit spoilery so try to act surprised when the actual events happen

Spot the one thing wrong with this picture.

Internet cookies if you said the 90 year old man jumping on the trampoline.

I didn’t show it last chapter but I gave the D twins room a quick child make-over.

It’s still very boy centric but Dahlia will have to deal with that ‘cause I’m not adding on to the house again.

It doesn’t really matter anyway since the D twins refuse to use their room.

Daryl much prefers the treehouse and you’ll see where Dahlia choses to sleep later in the chapter.

Cai comes home from her first day of school but her mood is through the floor.

She’s starving, exhausted and very smelly from her pee incident last chapter.

Apparently going for a bath it at the top of her priorities instead of y’know, eating or sleeping.

Cai: Hey, a Princess needs to always look fabulous.

Yeah, I guess that explains why you went to school with clothes smelling of pee

Cousin Austin (Alyssa’s eldest) came home with Cai.

Hey Austin *waves*

Austin: Why does mum insist I come over here again?!

Finally one of the kids rides the non creepy spring rider.

Dahlia: Giddy up Buttercup, we’re almost to the crystal city.

It’s nice to see one of you kids being sweet without being terrifying at the same time.

Dahlia: Do you want to join me Voice?

No thanks sweetie but I love you anyway for asking

Damn it Cai! Why did you have to go for a bath instead of going to bed?! –5

Austin: Eww, a ghost!

That ghost happens to be your little cousin, you jerk!

Austin: But she’s passed out on the lawn.

I’m well aware of that fact, thank you very much. Now please keep your opinions to yourself.

Thankfully Cai did run to her bed as soon as she got up from her literal dirt nap.

All I can say is that I am super glad I don’t have to grant that wish.

No more kids for you two if I can help it!

I was slightly more prepared for Rylee’s death than I was for Cat’s ‘cause Rylee was kind of old when we got her but it’s still kind of sad.

For anyone interested these are my two cats, Button (the dark male) and Evie (the smaller white female). They are only 2 and 1 but I’ve had them since kittens and I would seriously be devastated if any of them passed. Animals; they are always my downfall.

Ayden: Haha, you’re a wimp over your silly little cats *evil laugh*

Do I need to remind you who’s pet it is that’s actually dying here?

Dahlia: No not Rylee

Austin: What’s her problem?

Austin you do realize her cat family pet just died, don’t you?

Austin: Yeah, so what?

Death: Come here kitty, let’s get you away from all these crazies.

Rylee: I can fly!

Pep: Noooo, not my last baby

Poor Pep, I’m still convinced she loved those animals more than her actual kids.

Moments after Rylee and Death disappeared this little witchy gnome popped up.

I thought you could only get them when you actually had witches so it’s kind of weird one just popped up. Either way in honour of our dearly departed cat I named this gnome Rylee 2.0.

My precious little cinnamon roll, I’m so sorry.

I’m weird and hate seeing my Sims sad but Dahlia’s face just breaks my heart.

What’s wrong with you Mr emotionless?

Ayden: I’ve just realized the cat died *loud sobs*

*facepalm* You think!

Rylee died 3 days over the age limit at 54 days old. She takes the other side of the computer desk beside Cat until the Founders die and I build and actual graveyard place in the yard.

Pep: Aww, don’t be upset Princess, she’s in a better place now with Cat.

Cai: Have you forgotten to take your meds again Grandma?

Cai literally slept through the whole death and didn’t even get a mourning moodlet afterwards. Weird.

Since Rylee’s death I’ve been a little worried about these two so I checked their lifebars.

Pep’s is full and Ivan’s is a day or 2 off being full too.

Ivan: What are you talking about, I’m a spring chicken!

Pep: *to herself* in his dreams

Even while grieving Cai manages to do her homework. I instantly forgive her earlier fails.

Instead of using her own perfectly good bed Dahlia decides to use her big sister Clara’s.

I don’t mind right now ‘cause it’s no being used but that’s probably gonna be a problem when Clara comes home.

Ayden: Give me a kiss gorgeous

Envy: Ew, no! I’m still grieving the cat.

Ayden:

And fight they did.

Fighting isn’t exactly a normal reaction to rejection but hey, I never claimed this family was normal.

Envy: Never become a criminal son

Elijah: Why mama?

Envy: ‘Cause you’ll end up getting arrested every night like your father.

Ayden from the other room: *shouts* Hey, I heard that!

Envy: *shouts back* good!

Uh oh, it looks like there may be trouble brewing in paradise.

I caught the tail end of Cat’s first haunting. I was so happy to see her.

Cat: I wish I’d had chicken when I was alive.

The D twins join their big sister in school.

Dahlia: What’s school like Cai? D’you think the teachers will like me?

Cai: Why am I stuck sitting beside the nerd?

Daryl: Don’t look at me, I got stuck back here ‘cause I was throwing gum at the driver.

I guessed I should give Elijah a little screen time since his older sibling have been hogging the spotlight. Of course, him being a toddler, he doesn’t do anything terrible entertaining.

Ayden: Push it honey, you can make it!

Envy: Shut up or I’m gonna shove this stick where the sun doesn’t shine!

I literally have no idea what level Envy is right now since I didn’t write it down but she definitely in the latter part of the MA skill.

I got this pop up after the kids finished school so of course I said yes. I’m kind of eager to see where Alyssa lives.

Ayden: Fine, if she doesn’t want my help she’s not gonna get it!

Are you really sure this is a good idea Ayden?

Ayden: It’s an awesome idea and no one if talking me out of it.

Since Ayden (as well as Cai now) is a celeb when the paparazzi break in now they generally take pictures of him.

Over at Alyssa’s house with Cai I find Alyssa holding her toddler son Caiden.

I’m not sure where she got the maid outfit but she’s rocking it.

This being the Sims and Alyssa not having a crib in the house little baby Titus gets left on the floor. Good grief, that red hair is dominant.

Cai: Your grandma is not as good as my grandma

Austin: Say it isn’t so

Austin you do realize you have the same grandma, right?

Alyssa: Kids, play nice.

Cai spent the rest of the night crying out in the hallway before heading home.

He’s halfway to his LTW now. With how slow he’s been I didn’t think he’d ever get to this point.

Daryl: The Ooga Booga monster is coming to get you!

Ivan: No! It’s not my time yet!

Daryl, don’t be a little shit. You’re gonna give him a heart attack.

Ivan finds solace in the grandson that doesn’t scare him once he’s recovered.

Ivan: Who’s the greatest little boy in the world who doesn’t go around scaring his old grandpa half to death?

Elijah: I is?

Ivan: Yes, you are little ‘Lijah *bounces Elijah up and down in his arms*

Ayden: Do I really have to do this?

Yes!

Ayden: The voice told me that you need to go to bed so get going.

Daryl: But dad…

Ayden: No buts, get your ass to bed!

I can’t get over how cute Elijah is. I was all prepared for him to just face into the background with how adorable the other kids are but he’s proven me wrong.

What’cha doing ‘Lia?

Dahlia: Just doing my homework on the new tablet daddy gave me.

That’s my good little girl.

Pep: I know I don’t tell you this enough but I love you Ivan Holly.

Ivan: I love you too Peppermint.

Aww, such a sweet moment between my founders.

Ayden: Have I ever told you I hate being your stupid TH?!

Several times now get back to upgrading the new appliances.

Cai: I’m daddy’s favourite kid.

Daryl: *dramatic gasp* Why would you say something like that?

Cai: Serves you right for scaring grandpa

I guess Daryl didn’t like the little taste of his own medicine maybe this’ll teach him not to scare the elderly again.

Ayden: …and you better get that homework done.

Dahlia: I’m already doing that daddy

Ayden: Good, I want to see an A from you in your report card.

Wow Ayden, talk about overcompensating

Meanwhile outside something I was totally unprepared for was happening.

Pep: What’s this strange feeling. I feel so light and floaty

Pep: Is that you Cat?

*sniff* I wasn’t ready for you to die yet Pep. I wanted you to be around to see in Gen3 as TH.

Death: It’s your time to go Peppermint Holly.

Pep: No, I’m not ready! I still have so much left to do!

Death: No can do Grandma, get in the urn.

This is probably the saddest picture I’ve ever taken. I couldn’t believe that Cat was out haunting and had to see her owner and closest friend die.

Peppermint Holly lived a good life and died at 92 days old. She is survived by her husband Ivan, her son and daughter Ayden and Alyssa, and her 8 grandkids.You were an awesome founder and you will be missed.

Dahlia: I can’t believe grandma’s dead.

Cai: Shut up, you barely even knew her! *cries internally*

Seriously?!

It’s not even 24 hours after Pep’s death.

Envy: I can’t believe Ivan’s dead.

Ivan: It’s okay Envy, I’m going to be with Peppermint again.

And with that sweet moment we say goodbye to our dear co-founder.

Our two founders now lay in this nice little fenced in area in the yard with their beloved pets.

This has been kind of a bummer of a chapter but join us next time when things will hopefully look up (I think since I haven’t played that far ahead yet).

Points:

Self wetting (3) -15
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (3) -15
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (3) +30
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (6) +30

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 120

Chapter 2.6 – Well, That Was Unexpected

Welcome back guys! Last time Envy gave birth to another set of twins and found out not long after that she was expecting again. The older set of twins also had their child birthdays. Now that you’re all caught up let’s jump into this chapter, shall we?

Since Cai and Clara are now children and can no longer fit in their cribs I thought I better make them their own rooms. I’m not really good a decorating normally but I’m actually really proud of this room.

I also added a sort of playground area outside in hopes that the kids this gen will be more interesting than Alyssa and Bay were as kids.

I looks like Cai was the first twin to claim her new bed.

Aww look, my first ever semi-awkward family dinner (minus Ayden and Cai).

Envy: Can you please put on some clothes Peppermint?

Pep: I don’t know what you’re talking about dearie, I’m wearing the finest clothes around.

Clara: *Must eat as fast as I can so I can escape*

Ivan: *Blissfully ignorant*

The picture of normality this family is.

Why did you have to go and roll that? Now I have to grant it and I don’t want Clara to leave.

Ayden: I have to many kids so I want to get rid of 1 or 2.

You should’ve thought about that before having all of them *locks in wish anyway*

I’m really gonna miss your sweet face around Clara, even if you are your dad’s face clone.

Clara: I’ll miss you too strange voice in my head

Elsewhere, Daryl continues to be too cute to function. I may be slightly biased though because of his namesake.

Well I’m sure that’s the most appropriate place in the whole house to give birth, just let your daughter see you giving birth. I do find it slightly hilarious that Dahlia is obliviously thinking of Pep whilst her mother is in labour right behind her.

Envy: Until you know what this pain’s like you can shut your face!

Just make sure it’s not multiples again or you are going back into your grave to make space for them

Envy: I *pant* hate *pant* you!

Love you too Sweetie

Not content with scarring just one of her daughters Envy make sure she screams loud enough for Clara to hear and come running.

Clara: What do I do, what do I do?

Envy: Get your father to take me to the damn hospital!

No can do, he’s working again.

Envy: This can’t be happening?!

No kidding you, ever single time Envy has gone into labour Ayden has been at work or on his way to work.

Envy: Damn it! Why isn’t it a girl?

Well that’s a lovely way to welcome your new baby into the world.

Both Ayden and Envy wished for a girl but unfortunately for them I’m not allowing anymore pregnancies this gen.

This little one is Elijah and he was named after Elijah Mikaelson from both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.

Yeah, Bay finally gets herself a romantic interest. They became serious shortly after this pop-up. I’m glad to see her with someone since I didn’t set her up with anyone.

Here we find Daryl being as absolutely adorable as usual…wait, WTH happened to Dahlia? I’ve never seen this glitch before. It’s weird.

This picture is here for 2 reasons.

1) To show Clara found her new bed too

2) To show how absolutely adorable she is sleeping with her teddy.

Cai: Nope, this isn’t happening

What’s wrong with your face?

Cai: I shall not step a foot further into this mess. A Princess such as myself deserves sparkling cleanliness everywhere.

Once again Ayden’s ego has reigned supreme.

Cai: Mother Aunt Bay is coming with her phantom blaster to capture you

Envy:

Cai: And then I tried to scare her but it didn’t work

Pep: That’s nice Princess

Oh, so you’re where she’s getting the Princess idea?

Pep: Of course, she is my special little Princess after all.

I swear, at this point Cai is better friends with Pep than she is with anyone else in the house. They are nearly best friends because of all the time Pep spent with her as a toddler.

I’m not sure who it was but someone finished the body work on the fixer-upper car.

As soon as Envy gets a free minutes now that she’s not pregnant any more She’s straight down to the Martial Arts equipment.

Dahlia: thomeone get me out of thith boys room (I imagine she’s got a lisp in my head for some reason)

Side note: It really bothers me when toddlers get put in the wrong cribs. I wish we could assign them like the beds.

Envy: Come here my special little angel, mummy’s got you.

Dahlia: Freedom, sweet freedom.

Dahlia: fwood!

Good to see someone’s happy again.

Arrested again Ayden? What is this your 4th or 5th time? You are the furthest thing from evil I could ever imagine.

Ayden: I…

Policeman: No talking to outsiders criminal!

 

Ayden: *frustrated sigh*

Back at home Cai has discovered the spring riders I placed outside. Of course she would pick the creepy cat one.

Cai: Ride on Damien, together we can conquer the world.

I STG she is eviler than Ayden at this point.

Clara discovers the playground too after her sleep.

Clara: I can see you voice lady

This is all an illusion *backs away slowly*

What on earth are you doing Cai?

Cai: I’m recreating this years John Lewis Christmas advert.

I really need to keep you away from the TV.

Why do you and your sister insist on only using the creepy spring riders instead of the pony one?

Clara: Don’t call Handles creepy, he’s special is all.

This kids are insane!

Cai: Hello, Man on the Moon, are you there?

Clara: There’s no one there you idiot!

The girls played outside all night (good job this is the Sims and not RL or they both would’ve been frozen) and in the morning Clara had to run off to her new boarding school. I’m really gonna miss her and the first opportunity I have to bring her back I’m taking it, even if that’s when she becomes a teenager.

Even though one of the eldest kids is leaving no fucks are given by the family.

Ayden: Lookout Daryl, the claw’s coming to get daddy’s little man!

Daryl: Naaaawww

Ayden: *tickle tickle*

Daryl: Naaaawww daddy, make it stop *giggles*

Look at the sheer joy on Ayden’s face, he’s really a big teddy bear, no one can convince me otherwise.

Cai: Knock knock?

Ivan: Who’s there?

Cai: The Grim reaper, here to collect your soul

Ivan: Not my soul, I’m too young to die

Shame on you Cai, scaring your poor grandpa like that. He had enough of the when your dad was growing up!

Cai: Daddy you need to buy me a new high spec computer with a gaming mouse.

Ayden: And why would I do that?

Cai: ‘Cause I’m your little princess *gives Ayden the puppy dog eyes*

Ayden: I’ll get it ordered right away Princess.

Cai: *to self* My job here is done

Ayden you do realize that you’ve just been played by a 6 year old right?

Rylee hasn’t been getting much screen time lately and I’m scared she’s gonna die soon so here’s a picture of her being adorable.

What’s up with your sourpuss?

Pep: Why couldn’t it have been a girl?

Sorry but that’s just how it worked out.

Pep: *grumble* I wanted a girl

Now here’s something that a little girl your age should be doing.

Cai: I’m just taking her as a snack for Damien.

Why did I ever expect normalcy in this family?

Cai: Mother daddy said we can go on vacation to somewhere nice and sunny.

Envy: Nice try sweetie but your dad’s at work.

Cai: Curses!

Cai: Grandma?

Pep: Geez, don’t sneak up on me like that! My hearts not as strong as it used to be.

Because of her habit of scaring people Cai and Pep’s friendship has drastically declined. That doesn’t stop Pep from trying to fix it though.

Pep: Hello Princess

Cai: Sorry, only famous people are allowed to speak to Princess Cai.

That’s a little harsh, she’s your grandma.

Cai:

Long story short, this is what happens when you forget to feed your cowplant; it eats your Sims.

I seriously thought Ivan was a goner for a minute there but luckily Betsy (the cowplant) spat him back out.

Alyssa gave birth to another little boy whom she named Titus, odd name but then again this is an odd family. That’s 3 boys she and Gerald have now.

Daryl: I’m stinky

Pep: C’mere baby boy, let grandma change you

Ayden: I wanted that baby *throws strop*

Ayden: I know how to deal with this

And what exactly is that oh Evil Mastermind?

Ayden: *on the phone* Hi I would like to have a birthday party for my youngest twins.

That really doesn’t fix anything

Ayden: If I can’t have him that no one can.

Ayden: I’ve just organized a birthday party for D&D so my mum can’t snatch them from me anymore.

Cai: Ingenuous idea daddy

You are both morons *facepalm*

Cai: Oh daddy, do you wanna pillow fight with me?

Ayden: Sure Princess, anything for you

She’s got you wrapped around her little pinkie

Cai:

Was it now? Was hitting your dad with a pillow really worth the fail? –5

Ayden: Who left their baby here?

That’s your baby dipshit

Ayden: I don’t believe you but here, little stranger child, have a nice warm bottle.

I…I give up with you. You’re dumber than a sack of hammers.

Little ghosty Cai is headed to her first day of school.

Cai: I can’t believe daddy is forcing me to do this!

Seriously Ayden, I can’t even leave you alone for 2 minutes.

Ayden: What, he’s not gonna miss it

Just look at his smug face. Sometimes I wish I could reach through the computer screen and slap him. What’s weird is that he’s never done this to any of his other kids.

Ayden: I told you, he’s not my kid.

*headdesk*

He pocketed the candy before leaving poor Elijah to scream his lungs out.

The party guests started to arrive while Ayden was showing his evil side. Bay was first through the door.

Bay: Boo dad, you suck!

Stupid false celeb rumour.

Bay: What celeb rumour, he just sucks!

Bay: Take that you stupid gnome!

I guess she just has a lot of anger locked up inside.

Next to arrive was Alyssa, who was much calmer than her sister, and a random teen party crasher. I didn’t write down her name so she couldn’t have been important.

Crasher: But I brought invisible food.

Damn it, I forgot to feed Betsy again! I didn’t even seen who got eaten.

No! Not Bay!

Ayden: Can I stop pretending to be sad now?

Grim: Nope, still here.

Bay is the first of the human Holly’s to die. She leaves behind a cat and an old man boyfriend, also her legacy as a ghost hunter. I wonder since she was a ghost hunter will she now hunt herself?

Side note: As soon as Grim leaves I sell Betsy. I don’t want any of my idiots dying because I forgot to feed the damn thing.

I was so preoccupied by Bay’s untimely passing that I completely missed Elijah’s aging up pictures.

He is adorable, as are all the kids this generation, plus he got Envy’s eyes which go really well with Ayden’s hair.

Elijah: I is adowable?

Yes, yes you are.

I did manage to get the twins cake pictures. I was really surprised when Envy and Ayden each took a twin to the cake. I guess Daryl really is Ayden’s favourite.

Cai at school: I resent that!

Daryl and Dahlia continue to be completely precious.

Daryl rolled Grumpy as his child trait and Dahlia rolled Loves the Outdoors.

I think we should end this chapter here. I’ve got enough pictures for another chapter before I have to play again so that should be out soon as well. Join us next time for more crazy antics from Cai (and the rest of the kids) and the death of a family member (I’ll leave you to guess who).

Points:

Self wetting (3) -15
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (2) -10
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (3) +30
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (6) +30

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 125

Chapter 2.5 – This is Insane

Hey everyone, I’m sorry this chapter took so long to get out. I honestly meant to get it out a day or two after the last one but RL family stuff got in the way. Anyway I think I’ve kept you all in suspense long enough so I’ll get on with the chapter.

Of course I had to start the chapter off with the twins age up photo’s.

Facially so far Cai seems to be a good mix of her parents (although she got all Ayden’s colouring)

Whereas Clara is her dad’s double with most of Envy’s colouring.

I’m pretty please with the twins genetics so far, even if Clara is a clone.

As soon as their birthday was over the twins headed straight back to bed. It must be tiring being a newly aged up toddler

Aww, poor baby Ayden is still crying over Cat’s death last chapter.

I’m sorry Bud but she was older than you. What did you expect?

Ayden: Shut up and let me grieve

Fine Mr Grumpy-pants. I swear, your mood swings are worse than Pep’s.

Speaking of Pep, I found her trying to teach Clara to walk* in the nude. Poor Clara looks terrified.

Pep: Come to grandma Sweetie

Clara: Nooooo

I don’t blame her, if my gran had done that I wouldn’t have gone to her either.

*I have a mod that lets Sims teach toddlers their skills autonomously.

Righty: Imma coming to get you Lefty

Lefty: Come ahead

Um…Ivan what’cha doing?

Ivan: I’m watching Left and Righty fight for my heart

Oh, carry on then (weirdo)

After being scarred for life by her grandmother hides away with her blocks.

Clara: If I stay quiet enough she won’t find me.

I feel so bad for these kids already

Eating your feeling there Envy?

Envy: Remind me why I married into this mad house!

‘Cause you love Ayden

Envy: I do but I didn’t agree to take on his nutty parents

That’s just how a legacy works unfortunately.

Geez Pep, wasn’t it enough to scar one of your grandkids, now you’re scarring the other too?

Pep: I don’t no what you’re talking about, I’m just teaching little Catie to walk

Cai!

Pep: What?

Her name is Cai, not Catie *SMH* You are definitely going senile.

Clara: Must not look at naked grandma

Envy: Just ignore her, she’ll go away soon enough

Clara: I hope so

Envy: If she doesn’t go away we could always box her

Clara: Really mummy?

I’m not really sure that’s the best lesson to be teaching her Envy.

Envy: It’s effective isn’t it?

I…You’ve got me there

Someone’s been taking tips from her sister after escaping Pep.

Cai: Scarred4Lyfe

Bump watch. She’s pretty close to giving birth at this point.

Cai managed to evade her grandma so now she’s sweetly playing with with the little block table.

Cai: Must eat block

Or, y’know, not so sweetly.

Her little bit of peace and quiet was eventually disrupted by Envy who tried to teach her how to talk.

Envy: Fire is a good means of getting what you want

Wow, hold on there you little pyromaniac! Someone get this precious baby away from all these idiots.

So she can be a good mum when she isn’t talking about fighting and fire.

Clara: Please don’t let her drop me

Ayden is sooooo close to maxing Martial Arts here. I think it’s only a tiny sliver away. Same for Pep teaching Clara how to walk (in the nude again). I swear she refuses to get dressed anymore.

Envy: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Ivan: What do I do? What do I do?

Calm it Ivan, it’s not like you’ve never been through this before!

Ivan: I didn’t know what to do then either *panics*

And where was Ayden whilst Envy was in labour I hear you ask, well of course he was on his way to work. I’m beginning to sense a pattern here. Oh well, at least he’s graduated from the graduation robes.

Ivan eventually gets tired of panicking and goes to find one of the twins. This is actually the first time I’ve seen him interact with either of them. Either way he finishes up teaching Clara to talk.

Ivan: If you believe really hard then the magical unicorn will come.

Clara: Unicorns are real?

Ivan: Absolutely

Meanwhile Envy gives birth in the main room to a little ghost boy who we name Daryl.

He is named after this handsome devil, Daryl Dixon, who is one of my favourite characters from The Walking Dead.

But of course Envy couldn’t just finish there. No she had to give me another human girl who we *eventually* name Dahlia. The same thing happened as happened with Clara, I wasn’t expecting twins so I didn’t have a name prepared hence the crappy photoshop edit. +10

Dahlia was named after The Originals aunt Dahlia from Season 2 of The Originals.

At this point I took a break from playing for a couple of days. I hadn’t expected twins again since neither Envy nor Ayden have fertility treatment and no kids TV or music was on during either pregnancy. I’m not complaining ‘cause I did plan for this generation to be a big one but I didn’t want all the kids at once.

 

********************AFTER A FEW DAYS BREAK***************************

I came back into game and found newly born Dahlia floating in the air.

This next segment is brought to you by Ivan being an incredibly caring grandpa and taking care of the kids instead of tending to his own needs.

/End segment

He does manage to find his bed instead of failing on me.

Maybe he’s trying to earn my love back?

Ivan: Is it working?

Sort of

Hey look, Pep found Daryl and she’s got close on to boot!

Envy however isn’t adjusting as well to being a mother of 4.

Envy: Can I please put it back?

Try actually tending to her and you’ll find she’ll stop crying.

Ayden: *grumble grumble*

What’s up?

Ayden: Being TH sucks ass!

I’m sorry Sweetie but it’s your job until one of your kids is old enough to take over.

Ayden: I can’t wait until that day!

Hell must’ve officially frozen over. I can’t believe Pep is finally wearing clothes whilst spending time with her grandkids.

Pep: If you work really hard you can be a doctor and save my life when I die.

Cai: No wanna doctor

Pep: You’ll do what I say!

Pep: Come here little one, grandma wants a cuddle

Envy: I wanted that baby Peppermint!

There are 3 more, pick one and move on.

Talking about the other kids in the house; Clara is now walking around the house on her own.

My 4 year old little sister actually picked her outfit and I think it’s super cute.

Too late again Envy. Ayden scooped up his one and only little boy just before she could.

Ayden: You’re daddies special little man, aren’t you Daryl?

You seem to have gone soft in your old age Ayden.

Ayden: Shove it, I’m allowed to be nice to my kids.

The only skill I haven’t seen the other adults attempt to teach the twins yet is potty training so Ayden is tasked with that job.

Ayden: You really hate me don’t you?

Just look at that little face and tell me you won’t do it

Ayden: *heart melts* I…I can’t.

I finally got pictures of Alyssa’s boys. Austin (child) is the double of his mum (and the Holly’s so far) and Caiden (toddler) is the double of his dad. C’mon game, where’s the genetic diversity?!

The paparazzi is still coming around frequently. I’m surprised Sweetpea isn’t on maternity leave, I guess pap’s don’t get it, either way I can’t wait to see this kid.

Oh, I guess Ayden needed more than a sliver earlier. It doesn’t really matter since this sparring match pushed him up to level 10. +5

Looking snazzy

Ayden: The claw is coming to get you

Cai: *is unimpressed*

Cai: Nooo daddy stop it *giggles*

Ayden: *wishes to see Cai grow up Evil*

Well that’s a new one, I’ve never had that wish before.

After spending some quality time with his daughter Ayden is also tasked with potty training her.

Ayden: Please let this be as easy as it was with Clara.

Cai: Yes daddy *learns to potty seriously quick*

Like seriously, she learned in half the time it took with Clara.

Last minute cuddles with daddy Ayden and his little boy before the second twins birthdays.

Yep, it’s the second set of twins birthdays.

Sparkle shots

These two kill me with their intense cuteness. I love that Dahlia got Envy’s eyes and Daryl got Peppermint’s. I was more than a little sad to see that none of them got Ivan’s hair though.

Of course it would be Ayden who picked Daryl up straight after his birthday. I can say without a doubt that Ayden’s favourite kids are the ghost ones.

Ayden: Hey, that’s not true

Why do you spend most of your free time with them them?

Ayden: …

See you can’t answer

I learned my lesson about teaching the kids to potty train early so I got Ayden to train Daryl straight away.

Oh my gosh! This little girl is so precious. I just love her cute little face

Dahlia: You wuv me?

I do sweetheart

I may be insane but this pregnancy is my fault. I wanted as much genetic diversity as possible this generation so that means as many babies as possible. I swear this is the last pregnancy though so I really hope it isn’t multiples again.

It’s good to see Alyssa’s relationship is still going so well. This is her third kid with Gerald. They still aren’t married yet.

Ayden: I want that baby

Ivan: Tough luck, she’s hungry and I’m feeding her

I know Ayden, just let him feed her

Ayden: But I’m trying to prove I’m a good dad to my human kids too *diva strop*

Just go to bed!

He listened! This is the first time Ayden and Envy have been in bed together for aged since they are on different schedules normally.

I have nothing to say here apart from Dahlia is adorable!

Dahlia: You know it

And she’s inherited Ayden’s ego too.

Ayden: When you’re older you’re gonna be a heartthrob son. Can you say heartthrob?

Daryl: Heartbreaker

Ayden: Eh, close enough

Dahlia get’s some of mummy’s attention while daddy is busy with her twin.

Envy: C’mon Dahl, as soon as you can walk I can get back to eating cake.

I guess that’s her pregnancy go to food, either that or there is too much in the fridge.

I literally panicked for a moment that he’d actually peed himself but the moodlet said he was falsely accused *few*

So you managed to pry Ayden away from Daryl?

Ivan: Only ‘cause he’s busy with Dahlia

Oh, that actually makes more sense

Ayden: This house is trash

Hey, I’m not a builder but I tried my hardest!

Dahlia: I wike dis house

Thank you sweetie

It seems Bay is doing really well in her career as a ghost hunter. Maybe we shouldn’t inviter her over though, I don’t want her hunting my ghosts.

It looks like the napping bug has caught on as Pep succumbs to it.

Another maxed skill from Ayden all thanks to the tabcast +5

A quick HOTM kiss for these two before Ayden has to run out to work. I feel bad that they don’t get to spend as much time together as Pep and Ivan but with 4 toddlers and another on the way there just isn’t any time.

Ayden got arrested yet again and somehow he managed to get his first celeb star whilst in jail. I wonder who he ran into in there that got him his newfound status.

While Ayden’s in the jail gaining celebrity friends Clara is at home starving ‘cause no one else is awake.

Clara: Someone feed me please *puppy eyes*

Sorry sweetie, you’ll have to wait until someone wake up

In other news, Bay adopted herself a tiny kitty. She still hasn’t found a partner or had kids yet though.

Peppermint does finally wake up (after 3 or 4 hours of Clara screaming bloody murder) but of course she decides to feed the wrong toddler *headdesk*

Straight after getting out of jail Ayden gives me my first fail in a while –5

This house is utter chaos with 4 toddlers. I can’t wait until they grow up (which for the older twins is very soon).

Told you it was very soon. This is actually a couple of sim days after the last picture but the house was too hectic for picture taking.

*sparkle sparkle*

Cai aged up first. She she knew all her toddler skills she  got to roll her trait.

Clara was second and she too got to roll her trait. They are both really pretty and I’m glad I its not up to me to choose the heir.

I think this is as good a place as any to end this chapter. Join us next time to see the birth of the newest baby/ies and whatever else these idiots get up too.

Points:

Self wetting (2) -10
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (2) -10
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (3) +30
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (6) +30

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 130

Chapter 2.4 – Don’t Fear the Reaper

No intro this time because I really just want to jump into the chapter since I’ve already played so far ahead in game.

To start we have our heir working on his skills. I don’t know if you can see but he’s actually working on Martial Arts and Handiness (via tabcast) here.

The ballet barre has been in this house since the twins were kids but Pep’s only just finding it now. Thankfully she’s not as obsessed with it as Ivan was.

Pep: My husband is trash

That’s not very nice Pep (although I can’t exactly argue with you since I’m still pissed more of his genetics didn’t pass down).

Pep: Just calling it like I see it

Ayden has been meditating so long now that he can zenport. That would be really useful if he was actually going anywhere but so far he’s stuck in the house skilling.

Ayden: Buzz off, I’m trying to concentrate here!

Yes sir! Silly temperamental Sims.

Poor Envy thinks of her board breaker that she can no longer use ‘cause she’s pregnant. I find it kind of silly the types of things Sims aren’t allowed to do whilst pregnant, like for instance the board breaker, but they are allowed to pump iron and sit in a hot tub. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

Alyssa is determined to beat us in the baby front. This is her second baby.

Pep: …And then the reaper was covered in flames.

Envy: No shit

Ivan: *Shocked gasp*

This is the first time in a while I’ve seen a scary story being told so it really amused me the different reactions to it. Envy’s just like ‘I’m scarier than that crap’ and Ivan’s all shocked and scared

Just a picture of Ayden showering for you all

The slow dancing interaction is so cute.

I really love these two (much more than I ever loved PepxIvan, but don’t tell them that)

Ayden finally got his first promotion. It took him maybe 2 or 3 days. This is gonna be a very slow LTW if he keeps up this speed.

This is probably the last time Cat’s collection is gonna be updated since she is getting very old now and probably won’t be with us for much longer. She’s done pretty well for a tiny dog.

Pep: Does he really think I don’t know it’s him?

He’s trying to be romantic, give him a break.

Pep: I’ll take it under advisement.

I guess she took my words to heart.

Is it just me or are they a much cuter couple as elder than they were when they were younger?

These two may as well move in with the amount of time they spend here.

Bump watch day 1.

I’m not ready for you to go yet Cat, please don’t die any time soon.

And Envy, get your butt to bed this instant!

What’cha up to?

Ayden: Nothing important, mind your own business!

Is it…are you reading totally preggers?

Ayden: *gets all grumpy* It doesn’t hurt to be prepared!

Bump watch day 2 or 3. Hurry up and get here already!

I’m not sure why I’m so excited about this baby, maybe it’s because there hasn’t been kids in the house for a while or maybe because it could be a ghost kid.

Envy: Don’t you know what privacy is?

Not really, no. Why’d you ask?

Envy *sigh* Never-mind

I’m not sure that’s the best activity for someone so close to popping to be doing but I can’t stop you so carry on.

I told you they were obsessed with this thing.

Totally random picture for a totally random wish that Ayden wished for.

Ayden wished to check the weather and I took a picture so now you get to know too.

Uh, you okay their Envy?

Envy: Yeah, I’m just freakin’ peachy! What do you think?!

Sorry, I guess

Envy: Just take me to the hospital and get it out of me!

No can do Sweetie, Ayden’s at work so it’ll have to be a home birth.

Envy: Hey, you’re actually not that bad.

Yep, the first baby that pops out is a little ghost girl who we name Cai.

It was a good pregnancy so we got to roll Cai’s traits. So far she sounds a lot like me IRL

Straight after having Cai Envy puts her down to pop out her twin sister, a human girl who we name Clara.

I changed her name multiple times hence the shoddy job of photoshopping the new name in. I just wasn’t expecting Envy to have twins. At least we have a human and a ghost right of the bat.

An extra crib was quickly added to the nursery for the extra addition. All I can remember is both their favourite colours are purple so that was simple enough to customize.

Even after giving birth to TWO babies Envy still somehow finds the willpower to do the dishes.

Straight after which she goes for a well deserved sleep, leaving her newborn twins in the hands of their grandparents. Fingers crossed that goes well.

And how do the founders begin their charge as babysitters? By arguing of course!

I swear, Ivan is getting worse with age. He argues and criticizes everyone now.

Pep: How dare he run out on my in the middle of an argument!

He’s going to work

Pep: That’s no excuse!

Around this time Ayden gets his 2nd promotion. This one didn’t take as long as the last so maybe there is hope.

I zoomed over to see what Ayden was up to and found him heading home on his new motorcycle.

Ayden: I had to have a bike. All the badass’ have them

So what? Does that make you an official badass now?

Ayden: Damn straight

*facepalm*

Back at home with someone who isn’t completely delusional (which is saying something since Pep’s the one that’s Insane). Pep finds one of her new little granddaughters.

To my surprise Pep went and seen to her other granddaughter too *cheers*

As soon as Ayden stepped in the door he rolled a wish to snuggle Clara but so far no wishes for Cai.

I’m pretty sure Peppermint has a favourite. She’s always with Cai but only goes near Clara when she really has too.

There is a really annoying story behind this picture. Firstly, Ayden was stressed so I clicked on his moodlet and he went to woohoo with a newly wakened Envy. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with that…until I heard the lullaby. After Pep fell pregnant with Bay I turned autonomous TFB off so really don’t know how this happened. I wasn’t anywhere near ready for more kids yet. The twins aren’t even toddlers yet!

Just like his parents before him Ayden gets married in the bathroom, minus the filthy toilet. I completely forgot that they weren’t married yet so this only happened when Ayden reminded me by rolling the wish to marry Envy.

No, no, no, no, no! I refuse to believe it’s that time already.

As soon as Ayden and Envy were married the camera panned away. For a minute I thought it was one of the founders dying but I think this was actually worse.

Pep: No, not my baby

Ayden: WTH is going on here?

Pep’s face just breaks my heart.

Death: Come here cutie, I’m going to take you to a better place.

Hey, it’s not that bad here! Give her back! I’m not ready for her to die!

Whole family *sobs uncontrollably*

Don’t go into the light Cat!

Death: You’re too late, it’s done

*Joins the family in their sobs*

If there is anything that can reach normally emotionless me, it’s the death of a pet (even a pixel one).

Ayden: Not Cat, why couldn’t you have taken dad, he’s useless

Death: Ha-ha, you’re emotions are hilarious to me.

This Death is a jerk. He seriously stood and laughed at Ayden’s anguish for ages.

Death didn’t leave after that either. He wondered around the house until Pep cornered him.

Pep: She’s in a good place, right?

Death: Buzz off lady, I’m busy!

Sure you are, taking beloved pets and messing up my house!

Death: I don’t need this crap *disappears in a cloud of black smoke*

Good, don’t come back!

I placed Cat’s urn on the computer desk where she will stay until I build a proper resting place for her (and anyone else who dies). Cat was 54 days old which is 8 days over my dog limit. Please haunt us soon Cat.

Pep you are breaking my heart here.

As soon as I placed the urn Pep ran over and hogged the computer. I like to think she just wanted to be close to her first friend in this town.

Back to less depressing things. Nothing can cheer me up quicker than a useful idiot.

Ayden’s still picking favourites I see.

Now that Envy is no longer pregnant she can get back to her favourite activity at least until she pops again.

She doesn’t finish a whole session with it though due to her grief.

*synchronised grieving* Person person plus

Pep: Bay, it’s nice for you to call your old mum.

Pep:…Cat’s dead

Pep: Okay, see you love

Why do you have to make me feel sad all over again?

I’d normally say I was sorry for you but this is all on you and Ayden so I’m really not.

Envy: Screw you

Of course you would pop seconds after throwing up.

Envy: Hey be happy, at least this way you’re getting the kids out of the way early.

…Actually that’s sort of reasonable. What have you done with my idiot?

Envy: I just play the part you give me

Cryptic

I’m with you there Ayden, it would be nice to have at least 1 boy this generation.

I missed the pop-up but Alyssa had her second baby, another little boy that she named Caiden.

WTH Pep!

Is this a glitch or is it just something that elder Sims do?

Ayden: Must avert eyes, must avert eyes.

She still didn’t even bother to get dressed for her granddaughters birthdays.

Cai goes up first naturally since she was born first.

*Sparkle twirl*

Clara goes up next.

Envy: *Closes eyes* I wish that she’s not a face clone.

I wish that too.

And I’ll leave you with this picture to end the chapter. I know I’m mean for not showing their toddler selves but I like to keep you in suspense ‘cause I’m evil like that.

Join us next time to see the twins as toddlers and maybe the birth of the new baby (ies).

Points:

Self wetting (2) -10
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (1) -5
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (2) +20
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (4) +20

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 115

Chapter 2.3 – Homeward bound

Hello everyone and welcome back to Berries of Insanity. I really need to come up with a better intro but this will do for now. Anyway, it seems I’m on a roll for posting these chapters. I really enjoy playing Ayden’s generation so that may have something to do with it. If this rate of posting keeps up I’ll have Ayden’s generation done within no time at all. Last time (which was literally yesterday) Ayden and Envy went to Uni (twice) and both got a degree in Physical Education. That was literally all that happened so hopefully this chapter is a little more exciting.

Back at home Envy is back to napping instead of actually sleeping.

Instead of sleeping Pep seems to have taken up chess. I really miss the days of being able to control her.

Pep: I’m tired but this chess table is in my way

Dumbass, why don’t you try getting up and actually going to your bed? Just a suggestion.

Pep: I just told you I can’t ‘cause this chess table is in the way.

*headdesk* her refusal to go to bed is starting to really irk me.

Finally! For a minute there I thought you were going to fail on me.

Pep: Never, I’ve got standards. I just like making you annoyed.

With barely any sleep Envy discovers the beauty of video games. Now there’s a girl after me own heart. I just wished she’d discovered them after a little more sleep.

She’s interrupted after not playing for very long by Ivan who just wants to insult her.

What is his deal? He just seems to fight with everyone and he doesn’t even have bad traits.

Not that Ivan deserves any attention but it’s his and Pep’s 25  1 year anniversary.

If they were under my control I’d send them out to do something nice for the day but they aren’t so they’ll just have to stay in the house like normal.

Even after getting yelled at by her future father-in-law Envy shows how nice she is by going and making his bed for him. Actually she spent almost the whole day cleaning up after the family.

She was interrupted at some point for some quality time with her boyfriend.

I’m pretty sure she preferred the previous form of exercise but I don’t see her complaining either way. She’s still got a LTW to fulfil after all.

Hey, look, she finally realized that she can actually sleep in the bed at home.

In sadder news Cat’s still around but I don’t know for how much longer ‘cause her lifebar is full

Rylee is still around too, which isn’t really surprising since she’s much younger than Cat, but she mostly sleeps so she isn’t in many pictures.

Again you two? Their relationship bar is definitely in the red now. Ivan’s never had a good relationship with any of his kids but his relationship with Ayden is definitely the worst.

To work off some steam after his argument with his dad Ayden goes to work on the car.

Ayden is the last person in the family to work on that car, everyone else has had a turn.

Sweetpea Pixel floated in at some point to take pictures of Ivan. If it was anyone else I would’ve been mad and reset them but I like Sweetpea so she can stay (for a while at least).

I think Cat misses Alyssa. Ever since she left Cat’s taken to sleeping on her, unmade, bed.

Okay, that’s starting to get a little creepy now.

I am so gonna miss you when you go Cat.

Pep: What’re you talking about? She’s not going anywhere.

Aww, poor unsuspecting Pep doesn’t realise that her first baby is so close to Death’s door.

I really like how Envy looks against the rainbow stairs.

Oh, she was coming downstairs to work on her skills. Go Envy!

Before she can get very far she is interrupted by Rylee.

Envy: Hello little kitty, do you wanna play? *produces laser pointer from thin air*

Rylee: Wait…your not my human *hisses*

Alyssa finally had her baby. A baby boy named Austin. I’ve just realized that makes him the first baby of generation 3. Wow, it seems so soon. I’ll have to keep an eye on him as he grows up.

Ayden is now officially heading to his first day at work…in his graduation robes. Yeah, ‘cause that’s real inconspicuous *eyeroll*

If you didn’t already guess he’s in the criminal career as per his LTW.

Apparently this is meant to be Cat growling at Rylee. It looks the other way around but whatever. At some point Cat picked up the aggressive trait so that’s probably why. Still, she looks too cute to be vicious.

I told you that you’d get caught in those robes.

Yay, Ivan can do things right. This is the top of his career +10

Bay is very influenced by the newest member of the family. She’s never so much as looked at the workout equipment before but as soon as Envy moves in she runs straight to the MA stuff.

You go girl, show that stick who’s boss

Bay: I’m…imagining…it’s…you

Why does everyone in this family hate me *sad face*

Envy’s still as amazing as ever and a total badass to boot

Way to go Bay, you earned your first belt/skill level. Look at her pretending to be all fierce.

Envy: Man, that workout really took a lot out of me

I wonder why that is *shifty eyes*

Damn, I can’t believe I forgot Pep’s birthday again. I suck as a sim god.

(Sorry for the sucky angle. My sims love to do stuff facing wall which makes it hard to get pics).

I think you went a little too heavy on the face make-up Pep

Pep: Put me back, I’m not old enough to be old.

Whatever you say sweetheart.

(The skin problem is an issue with the actual skin. It’s only for T-AF so the face textures don’t work for Elders. She’ll just have to deal with it ‘cause I don’t know how to fix it).

Pep: Do you even know what privacy is?!

Sorry, I just wanted to see what you’d do not that you’re geriatric.

Pep: I’m not geriatric, just well defined.

As you can see Pep is in denial about a lot of things lately.

The apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree with you guys does it? When are you gonna learn that you can’t fix a computer with a screwdriver?

Ayden: Don’t make me use this on you

Okay, shutting up now

Envy: Hello Peppermint, I’m Envy, your son’s girlfriend, can I call you mum now?

Pep: Hello son’s girlfriend. You can call me mum when you give me some grandkids, deal?

Envy: Deal, I guess

Since she is now an Elder (and there is no chance of her completing her LTW) I used Pep’s elder action to make her retire. I think she will be much happier now. The whole family came to cheer for her.

(Walls down because she was against a wall again)

Ayden: I love you Envy Grace.

Envy: I love you too Ayden

Ayden: I’ve wanted to ask you this for a while but it wasn’t the right time so I’ll ask now. Will you make me the happiest sim in the world and marry me Envy Grace Twilight?

Envy: Yes, Yes, a thousand times yes

My heart can’t handle all the cute these guys are showing   

Some celebratory woohoo to commemorate the occasion.

While the happy couple were preoccupied I went looking for the rest of the family. I found

Bay at the car again. They are seriously addicted to this thing. If one isn’t at it another is.

After spending time with her new fiancé it’s back to skilling for Envy. See the lack of skill bar?

Yep, she’s halfway to her LTW now +5

After mastering athletics I have Ayden spar with Envy to help with her martial art skill.

She not quite as good as Ayden yet but she’s getting there. She’s level 5 already.

Ever since she got her belt Bay’s had a wish to spar with someone so I have Ayden do it.

He must’ve reached level 9 in MA in the previous picture and I never noted it down.

A random adorable cat passed by our lot while Bay and Ayden were sparring.

If I didn’t already have Cat and Rylee I’d have taken him in in a heartbeat but two pets is fine for now.

What’s this, another birthday? Why yes it is, this time for Bay and Ivan (he’s only getting cake ‘cause it’s Bay’s b-day too)

Pep and Ayden: Yaaay! One less idiot in the house

Bay: Gee, thanks guys

I had a few problems aging her up but Bay grew up as stunning as I knew she would’ve.

She gained the Eccentric trait and her LTW (the first that popped up) is Paranormal Profiteer.

For starting off as an unplanned baby I am really gonna miss you Bay. I hope you come around soon.

(I got her a job as a ghost hunter and kicked her out)

+10 for randomising the traits and LTW for this whole generation.

Ivan’s up next.

He doesn’t look too happy about being old (or maybe it’s the outfit my sister dressed him in).

I wondered why Peppermint didn’t make it to Bay and Ivan’s birthdays so i went looking for her and found her stuck in the one spot. *resetsim*

One of Ivan’s first wishes as an elder was to get a cane. I was only to happy to oblige.

I know this is short-ish chapter but let’s end it on a high note shall we with the knowledge that Generation 3 is officially on the way.

Join us next time to see the baby(ies) and the death of one of the first generation.

Points:

Self wetting (2) -10
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (1) -5
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (1) +10
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children (1) +10
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (4) +20

Every sim to max their career (2) 20

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 105

Chapter 2.2 – University, Here We Come!

Hey guys welcome back to this silly little legacy. Last time Ayden took over as Torch Holder and fell in love with a ghost named Envy Grace. We left off with Ayden and Envy heading on their way to University so let’s get started with that shall we.

Oh, before we properly start this chapter I promised somebodysangel13 that I would post a

non-ghost picture of Envy so here she is.

‘Kay let’s continue with the actual chapter now, shall we?

Of course I have to show the lovebirds when they first arrive at their new dorm.

In typical Ayden style 2 seconds into Uni Ayden get’s into an argument with one of his dorm mates.

Dormie: You’re trash

Ayden: Listen chick, you’re picking on the wrong guy. I could crush you to dust without blinking.

Wow Ayden, that’s actually scarily accurate

Ayden’s a lot like his mum when he’s pissed. His go to relaxer is shouting at someone whilst

they’re exercising. Of course if you asked him he’d say he was helping them train.

Once he’s sure Envy’s working hard enough on the treadmill Ayden then turns his attention to the

chin-up bar (or whatever it’s called).

Their impromptu training session got interrupted by them being forced to go to the student

meet and greet. Ayden’s first autonomous action was to attack the soda machine.

Fortunately he didn’t get squashed by the machine. He even got a free soda out of it.

After the soda machine incident I wasn’t gonna push my luck any further in case he somehow

killed himself so I sent Ayden downstairs and he started a conversation with this guy.

I can’t remember what is name is but he and Ayden talked for a while. Ayden even got a party

invite whilst they were talking.

Whilst Ayden’s making me panic about his life Envy is safely playing pool. Why couldn’t Ayden

have done something safe like that.

I sent Ayden and Envy to the party that Ayden was invited to not long after.

Their cute picture in front of the party house is sort of ruined by the intermingling stink clouds.

Wow, Envy sure is strong. She managed not to drop him the entire time.

Ayden’s really taking the whole college party thing to heart isn’t he?

Actually not long after this he gets a dare to get juiced/drunk.

Envy get in on some of the action too.

That guy in the background doing the keg stand is the person throwing the party btw.

Ayden’s steadily making his way to drunk. I think he was officially ‘buzzed’ here

(or so the moodlet said).

You’re the one who’s lame, random guy.

She got kicked out for taking a shower. I can think of worse things to be kicked out for.

Ayden completed his dare. I didn’t have him stick around long enough to see what the effects were.

I sent him home because he was getting tired.

I’m really glad Ayden ‘picked’ Envy ‘cause they are the sweetest.

Oh, and look, Envy finally realised how to actually sleep IN a bed instead of just napping on it.

Ayden and Envy spent almost the whole day in classes so there wasn’t much to document.

This was one of Ayden’s outdoor classes.

I can’t decide if this is creepy or cute.

Oh, I can’t remember if I mentioned it but both Ayden and Envy are doing the Physical Education

degree.

After classes end it’s back to the grind for Ayden. This actually helps him keep his grades up.

Another day of classes for Ayden and Envy.

Just look at that smug face, he knows he’s doing well.

His girlfriend on the other hand is struggling. She’s so exhausted she has to nap on public benches

between classes.

Just rub it in Ayden.

Ayden: Hey, it’s not my fault I’m fabulous.

*eyeroll*

Somehow Envy finds the energy to cook some dinner (probably ‘cause her dorm mates won’t).

Please don’t burn it or start a fire

Envy: Don’t worry, I got this

Yay, she did it!

Envy: Told ‘ya I had it

Yes you did and I love you even more for it.

The next morning Ayden had his first lecture. See him sitting in the back trying to act like one of

the ‘cool’ kids. You’re not fooling anyone Ayden.

When they’re not at classes these two can often be found out here working on their skills.

At the end of the workout session Envy reaches level 4 in athletics and Ayden reaches level 8.

Both Ayden and Envy rolled this wish. I hadn’t planned to bring them back once this term was over

but because Ayden wished for it I will have to now.

Schools so stressful that it’s driving Envy to drink.

Don’t worry sweetie, it’s nearly over (this term anyway).

Told you.

Envy looks so please to finally be out of here. I’m sorry she has to come back.

While Ayden looks unsure about his grade.

Ayden: Please let my bribing the teacher have worked.

Wait, you bribed the teach…actually knowing you that isn’t surprising.

Wow, Envy actually did a good job for being completely on her own.

I guess Ayden’s bribery worked ‘cause he did really well too (that or all his working out).

They travelled back to Midnight Hollow (and got uncomfortably close) for about 5 seconds

before I sent them back to Uni. I want this degree over and done with before kids come along.

Ayden: Wait, weren’t we just here?

Yeas you were but you wished to complete your degree so you’re back.

Envy: But…

No buts, you’re staying.

Back to Uni means back to skilling for these two. The training interaction really comes in handy,

especially as once Envy’s started working out Ayden can just walk away and do his own thing.

Ayden gets to level 10 +5

Envy also gets to level 6 so she’s progressing too.

Envy glitches getting off the treadmill. Maybe all that working out had finally gotten to her?

She manages to unglitch herself to play a game of table tennis with one of the dormies.

At least it’s not beer pong (or whatever it’s called in this game).

Back to classes for Ayden and Envy.

Also, is it just me or does that statue look kind of Sims 4 ish?

On his free time I start Ayden on the martial art skill because I figured that when he got to a

certain level he’d be able to train Envy like with athletics.

Did anyone know that playing around with the skeleton thingy it raises the science skill?

I didn’t realise that until during one of the outside classes Ayden gained the skill.

During her outside class Envy started up a conversation with this guy instead of doing her actual

work. Oh well, this is actually one of the only people to talk to her without freaking out ‘cause

she’s a ghost.

Some late night/early morning dancing  

Ayden makes some early morning friends with a scantily clad Carlee Beauty.

After being boring Ayden then goes to another lecture where he decides to fall asleep. It

doesn’t seem to matter ‘cause he’s the only one that turned up.

These two are still working away on their skills. Ayden got to level 3 in MA after this.

I may have splurged and spent the rest of the household funds on a better bed for Ayden and

Envy ‘cause they weren’t getting enough sleep in the old one.

Envy is really drawn to the poll table. I don’t think this trick is entirely safe though.

One of the dormies, Rebecca Lyn, started a fire while cooking. Envy really should stick to the

cooking. At least she doesn’t set the kitchen on fire.

Ayden was made to stop working on his skills to put the fire out.

Ayden: WTH were you thinking? I’m too busy for this crap!

Ayden looks entirely too happy about that fire.

Also Rebecca is really pretty. If Uni Sims don’t age like WA Sims I may use her for a future spouse.

Ayden’s now high enough level in martial arts to meditate (along with listening to a handiness

tabcast).

YAAAAS! Now he can start training Envy. Maybe she will complete her LTW after all.

Someone’s acting especially cute today.

Ayden: I’m not cute, I’m bad ass.

Yeah, you keep telling yourself that, baby face

His cuteness is gonna kill me before the end of the generation.

The day before graduation Envy gets on the Dean’s list. Well done, Envy

Ayden: Is it that time again?

Yes, yes it is.

Envy looks so shocked at her results which isn’t surprising; I was shocked when I seen them too.

I didn’t expect a sim I wasn’t controlling to do so well.

With the results in both Ayden and Envy’s wishes to complete a degree are fulfilled.

Seriously Rebecca?! This is the second fire you’ve started.

Ayden is made to put it out again. He looks so pissed, I’m surprised he didn’t just let her burn.

It’s graduation time! Envy’s on her way too but because of the ghost walk she’s much slower.

A word of warning, never take a ghost to Uni. They are slow as heck and end up missing half

their classes.

I invited the family to Ayden’s graduation and a very pregnant Alyssa was the first one to turn up.

Peppermint and Bay turn up next. It is really good to see them again. I know it’s only been 3 sim

weeks but I missed them. I waited and waited for Ivan to turn up (since Ayden invited him too)

but he never did. Jerk.

While Ayden was inside getting his degree/diploma this random horse family decides to give me

something interesting to take pictures of. I didn’t even know stray pets could roam around Uni.

I really need to pay more attention when I’m playing.

D’aww my little baby is a college/Uni graduate

He rolled the athletic trait for graduating.

Even at her only sons graduation Pep’s animal lover trait still shines through as strongly as ever.

That poor foal looks so scared. I don’t blame it, if someone shoved their hand in my face for me

to sniff I’d probably be freaked out too.

Despite their mothers antics Alyssa makes some time to congratulate her twin brother.

Alyssa: Congrats baby brother

Ayden: Less of the baby brother or I can make your boyfriends life really difficult.

Alyssa: *immediately shuts up*

Was that really necessary?

Ayden: Hey, she started it, I’m just finishing it.

Yay, Envy finally made it to graduation too.

She rolled the brave  trait. She’s gonna need it staying with the Holly’s let me tell you.

Before the moving truck came to take them home Ayden decides he want to spar with Envy.

They are both getting really good at it too.

I’m sorry this chapter was pretty boring but Uni is pretty hard so I didn’t have much time for

photo taking. Anyway, join us next time to see what this pair get up to when they finally get

back home.

Points:

Self wetting (2) -10
For each sim failing school (1) -5
For every game induced visit from a police officer, firefighter or babysitter (when you don’t call them but the game makes them come)
Passing Out (1) -5
Accidental Deaths
Social Worker Visit

Every Birth (1) +5
Every Twin Birth (1) +10
Every Triplet Birth
Fulfilling LTW (1) +40
For each Sim that gets on the honor roll (4) +20
Randomizing every LTW choice and trait for a whole generation of children
Not using spares Happiness points for a generation
Every 100,000 dollars

Every sim to master a skill (3) +15

Every sim to max their career (1) +10

Painting of Torch holder somewhere in the house

Total points: 80