Friday, December 17, 2010

Vampire Wars

*Jackie's Point of View*


I stood there amazed as Jacen finally completed his transformation. He was so happy when I got the call that the vampires were willing to change him. He went out the the Vampire Lounge that night that I got the call, and was bitten by Brody's dad, Beau Merrick.  There was only one condition, however. I would have to tell my mom our plans, otherwise Beau wouldn't bite Jacen. We agreed, but said it might take some time.

After his transformation, I walked up to him slowly.
"Jacen?" I whispered, "Are you ok? How do you feel?"
He just looked at me for a minute and then shook his head.
"I feel amazing Jackie! I'm so glad we decided to do this." He
smiled softly.
"I think it's time then," I held out my wrist to him.
"Bite me," I joked.
He pushed my wrist away slowly and shook his head.My stomach dropped, I thought he was going to back out of our plan.
"Jacen?" I asked worriedly.
Then he smiled and brushed his hand from my temple to my cheek bone and turned his head to bite my neck. A smile crept across my lips as I felt his fangs sink into my skin.
It didn't hurt, but I think I was too caught up in the thought of becoming a vampire
to notice the slight burning sensation Jacen had explained after he was bit.

He steadied my face and looked me in the eyes. Everything was spinning and I couldn't seem to find my sense of equilibrium. Jacen waited patiently, holding onto me as a caught my balance until I nodded my head, signaling that it was ok for him to let me go and I wouldn't topple over.

I laughed as I watch him lick his lips. His new fangs were pearl white, and they looked quite intimidating.
"Let me show you what you can do when your a vampire," Jacen
laughed.

I felt dizzy again and my head filled with every moment I've ever had with Jacen. He was playing with my emotions!

Blue wave lengths surrounded us as he stated my favorites, Hip Hop, Pancakes, and Red.
I was sure he already knew them since we dated for so long, but he insisted that he only knew my favorite color because his eyes were red before he became a vampire.

He looked very threatening, no one would mess with him. I think he got even more attractive as a vampire, but I have always found vampires to be quite sexy ever since
we moved to Bridgeport.

*Kira's Point of View*

I was out selling groceries when I got a call from Seana.
"Mom! Brody won't stop screaming! I'm worried those vampires are going to show up if he doesn't stop!" She almost sounded like she was going to start
crying and she was breathing really hard. I heard Brody's screams in the background.
"Seana please don't panic, teething is a million times worse for
baby vampires. Snuggle him, give him a bottle, and make sure he has his pacifier. It's on the bathroom counter downstairs, I had to wash it."
"Okay," She grunted as she picked up Brody and brought him upstairs to the learning room.
I hung up after I heard her sigh and Brody's crying silenced into a gurgle.

When I got home, all of the older children were playing in a Jones family band! I heard the music from downstairs.



The next morning I woke up to Jackie yelling curse words from the bathroom. She was becoming quite irritable recently, she hardly talks to anyone besides Jacen, and he stays
a good distance away from all of us. I want to confront them about their behavior, but I wanted Jackie to calm down a little bit so I didn't get her worked up again.

I cranked up the music from downstairs and called everyone down to dance, I had become very fond of it since I moved to Bridgeport. We all danced for a while, and I forgot about everything but the music.


"Hey, Ma?" Jackie called from the entry way. "Can we talk for a second?"
I walked in and looked at her, she looked pale, and a little shaky.
"What's come over you, Jacqueline?" I asked worriedly.
"Well... You remember that call that I took a while back? And you asked me who was calling? Well it was Beau."
I was confused. "Beau... Merrick? Brody's father?"
"Yes," Jackie replied quietly.
"What business do you have with him?"
"We, I mean Jacen and I, well.... We asked him to turn Jacen into a vampire. Actually, we asked him to change me into a vampire, but he said he wouldn't do that to you
because you didn't know what was going on... So he bit Jacen instead."

I couldn't speak. Jackie wanted to become a vampire?
"Jacen completed his transformation two nights ago,"
She continued gently, "Mom, I asked Jacen to bite me,
and he did. I'm already transforming."

And then it hit me. Jackie wasn't asking for my permission, she went behind my back and did this to herself. I understood why she wanted to grow up so soon now.
"He did WHAT?!" I snapped loudly.
"Mom, wait.."
I interrupted her, I couldn't believe she would keep such a secret from me.
"Why have you been lying so often recently? Why are you so irritable?
Is that why you won't talk to your family?" I couldn't control my frustration.

"Mother! I'm a young adult now, I can chose to do what I want! It's too late, you can't do anything about it!" Jackie got steadily louder, I didn't want my younger children
hearing me fighting with Jackie, but this couldn't be left alone.
"You can't do what you want in secret under MY roof!" I yelled. I had never raised my voice to my children, but this was different. Jackie had to realize what she had done.

 Mom, don't yell, you never yell!" Jackie was taken aback.




"Do you think I want to yell? Jackie I wish you wouldn't keep so many secrets! Those vampires could have hurt you bad! You know how I have been threatened by them, just for
being in the challenge! Why would you put you and your boyfriend at such risk without telling anyone?"
"You wouldn't have let me do it if I had asked you!" Jackie snapped back.
"I wouldn't have LET you?! Jacqueline Jones! I am yourMOTHER! Of course I would have let you! I have ALWAYS wanted the best for my children, and I respect their wishes!
Have you ever seen any of your siblings had their dreams crushed by me?"

The expression on her face seemed to me like I had struck some sort of nerve, and she looked less angry for a moment...
And then the monster in her crept back up and lashed out. "I haven't been here long enough to remember my older siblings and what they wanted! All you do is have us to complete your stupid challenge! That's all we are to you, just numbers!"
"I don't need your excuses. I want a lot of children, but I'm NOT going to do it like you," Jackie spit, "I want my children to know their father, not just whore around until I'm old!" Her words burnt me like acid rain.
"You think finding your father is going to make everything right? You think I don't love you and your siblings?" I hissed at her. "Your father cheated on his wife to create you for the challenge, they live in a tiny house with no money. I work so hard to get beautiful houses and the newest things for you all. I can see how ungrateful you are now. I thought I raised
you better."
I turned to leave and Jackie fell to the floor in sobs. I gasped and dropped onto my knees to comfort her. She was curled into a little ball and shaking miserably, her makeup smearing down her face. She was trying to talk, but she couldn't stop her sobbing. I stroked her hair gently and quieted her.
Once she gathered herself up, she stood up and looked me straight in the eye and apologized for everything. All the nasty comments, the secrets, and the rude behavior were actions she apologized for.
She couldn't explain to me how much she wanted me to forgive her. Her pained expression lead me to a quick decision.
"Jackie, you know I love you, I could never stay mad at you. I was just angry that you put yourself in so much danger. I wouldn't know what to do if you and Jacen didn't come home
that night you went to see Beau. I couldn't bear the thought of losing a child."
"I know Ma, I'm so sorry." I accepted her apology and gave her a hug.
Later that night I was standing in the garage and I got the chills like someone was watching me.
"JACEN! Don't you dare sneak up on me again!! Jackie told me what was going on..."
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to! And... I was just going to bring that up..." He apologized.
"I don't want to talk about it again. You're really pushing your luck here, you're lucky you make Jackie so happy, otherwise I would have kicked you out by now!" I explained
angrily.
"Please, Kira, don't be so mad at us, Beau made us swear to talk to you about the situation. I'm just keeping that promise." I nodded and kept listening.
"Jackie won't have to go through any of this alone, I have a lot of money saved up for a new house, and I bought her and engagement ring. After she transf-" He stopped short because of my look I gave him as he started to talk about Jackie's inevitable case of Vampirism.
"Hrmm.. Um..." He sttudered, "In a few days, I'm proposing to her, and then we'll move in together. Everything will work out. I promise."
I listened with my head down, and I noticed the ring that Jackie had given him so long ago still being displayed prominantly on his left hand. The red gem sparkled under the lighting of the garage.
"Fine. But if anything goes wrong, you're dead. Understand?"
He nodded and thanked me for accepting what was going on, even though I wasn't thrilled about it.
Jackie walked in and looked a little dizzy.

"Mom... I think I'm going to be..." She covered her mouth and gagged, then she sprinted to the bathroom and vomited.

The next day, Seana was practicing her Martial Arts skills. She was incredibly determined.

Apple made her way to her favorite fishing spot where she could catch every type of fish imaginable.

She was my little Angler!

Kale taught Brody how to walk that evening.

I decided to focus my leftover anger on Martial Arts and Jacen agreed to spar with me. Perfect.




I won the spar 2-1. I was glad that I could beat Jacen, he was more skilled than I was.

Jackie broke one of the computers so I had to repair it.

Brody in the learning room. It was late, so I put him to bed and the teens and I went to bed as well. Jacen decided to take Jackie out that night...

*Jackie's Point of View*
We were on our way to the city, when I couldn't see straight anymore. I pulled the car over so I could complete my transformation. I couldn't stop thinking about all the things I had to learn and all the things that would come naturally to me once I became a Vampire.
I felt so content after I changed, I could see everything clear as day, and I felt as if I could dance all night. Being a creature of the night had it's perks!
I moseyd my way over to Jacen in the elevator, I figured I would take a risk and Whoo Hoo with him in public. It's the new me!
Jacen and I acted very serious when we got out of the elevator but we couldn't help looking at eachother on our first night out in a Dance Club.
We passed a hefty bouncer in a pirate hat. I giggled at the sight, he was quite eccentric!

"Hey beautiful lady, do I know you?" Jacen joked as he came over to dance with me.
I went along with it, "I don't think we've met. I'm Jaqueline." I winked at him.
"Well you better be careful," Jacen said smiling, "A pretty lady like you could get into trouble by yourself out here!"
I laughed as he pulled me in and dipped me down low on the dance floor.

I looked over and I saw a man dancing in a box. If it wasn't strange enough, he wasn't wearing a lot of clothes... Sims sometimes!
I enjoyed the rest of my night with Jacen, which ran right into the morning. I got a little tipsy from the drinks that Jacen kept buying for me, and we enjoyed our time at the Bubble Bar as well. I never wanted this to end...

*Kira's Point of View*
I woke up to my phone ringing on my dresser. "Hello?" I answered quietly.
"Ma'am, I am bringing your son Riley Jones home right now. He was out after curfew."
I was confused, wasn't Riley in bed? I went upstairs to make sure they had the right child, and sure enough, Riley's bed was left untouched from this morning. He never even slipped under the covers.
When the police and Riley arrived at my house, I was greeted by a very rude police woman. She lectured ME about curfew instead of talking to Riley about his mistake.
Secrets and Rebellion, What has Bridgeport done to the Jones Family?

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Baby Number 12!

Beau had to go to work after the sweet lullaby chimes went off, so
I gave him a hug goodbye and thanked him for being my first father
in Bridgeport.
That night I glanced out the learning room window to spot
Jackie reading outside by the fire pit. I'm not quite sure
what she was reading, but I am glad she chose a book to improve
her skills! She called her crush, Jacen, over for dinner with
us that night, I was excited to finally meet him!
The triplets loved playing video games after their homework...



"MOM! Come play with us!" Kale called out to me when I
was done preparing dinner for everyone. I laughed and
ran upstairs to join them, I love spending as much
time with my babies as possible.
Dinner went well and Jacen was excited to meet us all.
He laughed when Jackie told him that her family was
kind of chaotic and crazy, but in a good way. He
agreed and said he would visit as much as his mom
and his part-time job would let him. I enjoyed his company
and asked him to have dinner with us tomorrow night!

The next morning I was standing out on my balcony outside
of my room enjoying a cup of coffee when I witnessed my
mail carrier throw my bills on the ground and yell at them.
Sims can be so strange sometimes...

Jacen lived right up the road from us and took the bus with
Jackie and the triplets in the morning.

Seana sitting by herself today? That's strange, she usually
sits with her brothers.

Little Apple playing with her dolls in the learning
room after the other kids left for school. Nothing particularly
exciting happened that day, I spent most of my time cleaning
and gardening. I had to make sure my house was
sparkling for our visitor tonight and I gathered ingredients
for a delicious dinner. My first Bridgeport Baby Bump
arrived as well!

Jacen (as expected) asked Jackie out that night.
She was glowing!

Even after my baby bump arrived, I was still getting sick.
I hoped this wouldn't be a regular thing!

The kids did their homework after dinner.
Jacen went home after a round or two of video games
with the triplets and a trampoline war with Jackie.
They were such a cute couple!
The next few days went by with nothing exciting.
I completed a few opportunities to help with the Jones' Family
Funds. My Baby Bump was getting quite big I noticed. I made the
bed and got dressed and I was just about to go make some
food for Apple when...
Contractions kicked in! It seemed like so long since I went
through this and for a moment, I was in complete shock.
I finally got my head cleared and headed to the hospital...
My first time arriving at the Bridgeport hospital in labor,
I was a bit nervous!

After an enormously long time of labor, I walked out of
the hospital with the newest member of the Jones family!
Meet Baby #12... Brody Jones!
I was stopped outside of the hospital by
an angry looking vampiress, who refused to give me her name.
"Kira Jones?" She scowled.
"Yes? Can I help you?" I stopped shortly and placed both
hands around my baby instinctively, not like I could
win a fight with a vampire.
"That child is a vampire, and must be given up to the Bridgeport
Vampire Coven. Beau should have told you before being so careless
with a mortal Sim." She hissed and took a step towards me and Brody.
"I don't think so," Beau growled at the vampiress
as he suddenly appeared in between Brody and I and the
still snarling mystery vampire.
"Leave her alone, she's a 100 Baby Challenge mother, and
I knew what I was getting into when we conceived this child.
There was a 50/50 chance of Brody being a Sim or a Vampire,
and he just happened to inherit my genes. But, he is still
half Sim, therefore he cannot be taken away from his mother.
I've read the books, I've done the research, leave. Now."
He never let down his tense stance and continued to
stare at the the mystery vampire as she threatened "Watch
your back, Jonesy. We've got our eyes on you.
If this child so much as whimpers from neglect, he'll be gone in
a flash. I guarantee that." She turned and stalked silently away.
"Kira, I'll explain later. We need to get in the car quick though,"
Beau flashed me a hurried look as his beautiful pale
skin started to smoulder from the setting sun.
Beau explained the whole Vampire Coven rules to me
as we made our way home in the limo with Brody.
He said that he just wanted to ride home with
me to make sure the vampiress wouldn't come back, but he
would have to leave for work once we got back to my house.
He held Brody tenderly, as if he was afraid to break him.
I laughed lightly as Brody gurgled and Beau jumped at the
noise.
"That's weird, I'm never scared. But this little vampire fills me
with a new kind of fear." Beau said as he watched Brody fall
into a silent sleep on the long ride home.
"Well that's what it feels like to become a parent. Love and fear
are the strongest emotions when you hold your baby or watch
them grow up." I linked my arm around Beau's, feeling
a strong connection between the both of us.
When the limo pulled up in front of my house, Beau
walked out with Brody and set him gently in a crib.
I hugged him goodbye and he kissed my forehead.
He promised he would keep a watchful eye
on all of my children and myself, and he apologized for
his Coven leader's strange behavior. Then he sped off
into the night, and I trudged into my house and into
my room, exhausted from all of the drama that day.
"Brody Beau Jones! Baby Brody!" I laughed as I played
with Brody after everyone left for school.

Soon after though, I sighed, disgustedly. Would the
drama ever end?! I marched down to City Hall with Brody
and demanded a lawsuit.

Several hours later, I walked out with Brody, incredibly excited
that I won my case. I would never be publicly disgraced for
being in the 100 Baby Challenge. I wouldn't allow it.

I went home to Jackie celebrating her birthday 3 days early.
"What are you doing Jacqueline Jones?!" I shouted.
"It's only the triplet's birthday today!"
"Mom, I'm sorry I didn't ask your permission, but Jacen is already
a young adult, you know we can't be together if we
have that age difference. I also have an A in school!"
I sighed and let her continue her celebration.
Jackie as a young adult. Her red and black hair was identical
to mine along with her brown eyes. She still wore the bracelet
that symbolized her relationship with her
sister-in-law, Sarah.
Then the triplets aged up! Seana was first.

Then Kale,

and last was Riley!

Seana as a Teen.
Her pink shirt and beautiful blonde hair compliment
her bubbly personality and tanned super model skin.
She is my social butterfly!
Kale as a Teen. His slicked back hair and neutral clothes
fit his soon-to-be rock star dreams and determination.
Riley as a Teen.
(I got this picture last minute, sorry for the weird eyes!)
Anyways, his messy hair and crisp clothes accompanied
his eccentric and genius personality. Riley would always
spend his time inventing.
"Yes, very good, thank you!" I overheard Jackie
talking on the phone in the dining room.
"Who was that Jaqueline?" I asked questionably.
She was acting quite secretive lately.
Jacen also moved in with us for a short time to
be with Jackie and help her look for a house
for them to move in together.
He was also much more quiet than usual.
Jackie and Jacen.
Jackie asked me if she and Jacen could stay in the house for
a while, she said things had come up and her and Jacen
could buy a house. She also joined the medical
career to persue her dreams
as a World Renowned Sergeon.
"Riley! Stop inventing for a while and join us in the hot tub!"
I called downstairs, laughing.
"Be right there, Ma!" Riley said over the metallic ring of
a hammer hitting the contraption he was creating.
Hot Tub Time!

Even Jacen and Jackie joined us :)

We soaked all night, since the next day was Saturday.
We got out of the hot tub very relaxed and also very
pruny! Our skin was so wrinkled!
Everyone spent their whole day in their bathing suits.
All of the kids wanted to help out with the garden while
we got ready for the two birthdays that were going to take
place that late afternoon.
They also improved their skills!

My baby Brody was growing up. Kale had
grown quite a liking to his vampire sibling, and
wanted to help Brody age up.
Jackie and Apple celebrating. Apple is so precious!

Brody inherited my red and black hair, but
everything else about him looks like Beau!

Apple as a child. She looked more and more like her father
every day! I was excited to watch my children grown as usual, but
sad at the same time because they were closer and closer to
leaving me as they grew up.