3.3 Growing Up

Welcome back to the Holt Legacy! Last time New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, and Newfoundland had birthdays, Yukon was tricked into staying out all night, Nova Scotia beat up his bully and was then sent to boarding school, and Yukon meet Cecilia Bunch who then asked him to prom.

YUKON POV

There were butterflies in my stomach as I made my way into the limo for prom. What if Cecilia stood me up? I know we’ve been talking all the time, but Annie and I used to talk a bunch too. My younger brothers didn’t seem nervous at all.

But I shouldn’t have worried. Cecilia was there and we had a great time! Everything with Cecilia was amazing!

Apparently she had been just as interested in me as I had been in her, and she asked me to be her boyfriend! I’m amaze that she could actually want me.

Things weren’t quite so perfect though. My brothers spent the entire night making trouble.

They both kept getting into fights! I suspect that Nova Scotia may have put them up to it, since she couldn’t go.

It was awful when I was voted Prom King! Apparently everyone had voted for me as a joke, and everyone was laughing as I was forced to climb up to the stage to get the crown.

Cecilia quickly made me feel better.

Though my brother’s also had their own misfortunes. Saskatchewan was tripped, and New Brunswick was made fun of whenever he asked someone for a dance. I’m not sure if people don’t like us Holts, or of their earlier behaviour pissed everyone off.

It didn’t stop New Brunswick from destroying the back drop though.

The two of them finally calmed down during one of the slow dances in which they each found someone.

Prom may not have been perfect, but I’ll never forget the wonderful time I spent with Cecilia!

Yukon: “Did Nova Scotia put you up to all that stuff you did at prom?”
New Brunswick: “Yeah, she said she’d give us all this money if we caused some chaos for the ‘stuck up brats’. Those were her words.”
Yukon: “You didn’t exactly make people like you.”
New Brunswick: “I have Saskatchewan, as long as we have each other, will be alright. Screw everyone else!”

ONTARIO POV

Fixing things with my abilities have been getting easier and easier. It’s coming like a second nature now. I mostly just discover what I can do as I stumble across it.

Liliana: “I think we should start talking about having kids. We aren’t getting any younger, and I’ve always wanted some!”

Ontario: “I do want kids, but I worry about what kind of life they’ll have. I was frequently bullied at school and I know people still look at me funny for being different.”
Liliana: “There may be plenty of idiots out there, but there are also plenty of people like me! I don’t care how different you look or how you came to be here! You’ve made a life for yourself despite the obstacles, I have faith that any children we have will do the same.”
Ontario: “You always know just what to say to make me feel better. I don’t want to wait any longer, let’s have a baby!”

The plans for expanding my family were interrupted by my little brother’s birthday.

He’s announced that he’s going to be staying here, and as I haven’t really gone anywhere either, I guess I’m not one to talk. Yukon and I have never been very close, there is such a large age gap between us. He always seemed like a sweet kid though, so I don’t doubt that will get along.

I do find his choice of ‘career’ a little odd though, he’s proclaimed himself a Ghost Hunter and even got a license from city hall and everything! I don’t really believe in ghosts, but Yukon has done a ton of research and even built some equipment.

I may not think much of his chosen profession, but the kid is really smart. He often beats me at chess and I’ve been playing ages longer than he has. Besides, our family is plenty wealthy, that making money isn’t a concern. Dad has made lots of investments all over town which give us money on a regular basis.

The warm weather has arrived and everyone is enjoying the pool. New Brunswick has been getting pretty good at diving.

Though I certainly question Saskatchewan’s food preferences, and manners.

YUKON POV

School may not have always been easy, well, the people part of it anyway.

But I’m finally graduating and couldn’t be happier!

I know everyone has doubts about what I’m doing, but ghosts are certainly real.

There’s even different types of them! Right now most of my clients seem to have me catching shades. There’s less of traditional ghosts and more of an impression of a person who used to live. There’s been a lot of them hanging around, so I’ve had plenty of work.

Things with Cecilia and I have been great, I may not be very good a poetry, but I put my heart into every letter I write her.

Cecilia: “YUKON! It’s great to see you in person! I love getting your letters, but nothing is quite the same as being together.”

Yukon: “I have missed being with you too! It feels like it’s been ages since we’ve been properly together.”

It didn’t take long for Cecilia and I to pick up where we left off at prom.

Yukon: “Now that I’ve finished school, things seem to be going great. I’ve even managed to start my own ghost hunting business! Not a lot of people may publicly admit to believing in ghosts, but I’ve had enough clients that more people believe than it seems.”
Cecilia: “I’m so happy for you! I’ve been so busy with my art, I plan to devote my life to it! The world could always use a little more beauty.”

Yukon: “The world is more beautiful just for having you in it.”

Cecilia: “Yukon, I know the girl isn’t supposed to be the one to ask, but I’ve never much cared for society’s gender roles. Will you marry me?”
Yukon: “YES! I can’t imagine being with anyone else!”

After that Cecilia showed me just what she had been up to.

She may be spreading art throughout public areas, but it wasn’t exactly legal.

Yukon: “Mom, Dad, I’d like to you met Cecilia. We’re getting married.”

Aria: “She seems like a lovely girl, but are you sure you aren’t rushing into this too fast?”

Yukon: “I’ve known Cecilia since high school! I didn’t see you asking any questions when Ontario got engaged!”

Cecilia assured me that she wasn’t too upset by my parents reaction, but I was still seething. She had done nothing wrong, just because she didn’t meet society’s beauty standards and doesn’t always behave in ways that are considered normal doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with her. I love her! That should be enough for them.

My business was booming, though I do wonder if this frequency of ghosts is normal. There seems to be an awful lot of them.

While I do my ghost hunting, Cecilia works hard on her art. It’s always nice to hear that she has some fans.

With my parents reaction combined with the fact that the two of us prefer to not make a huge deal of the occasion, Cecilia and I went to a beautiful waterfall for a private ceremony.

Both of Cecilia’s parents are dead, but I know mine are going to be furious for doing this without them. They haven’t exactly been supportive of my choices, so what did they expect?

Cecilia assured me that whatever happens, she’s going to be there for me.

As expected, Mom was very upset when she found out Cecilia and I had gotten married without them present. My Dad didn’t seem to care much, he was mainly disappointed that we didn’t throw a huge party or anything. He doesn’t seem to get that I don’t like parties.

I couldn’t help but feel guilt at my Mom’s disappointment, but Cecilia quickly assured me that I had nothing to worry about.

Neither of us may have done anything before, but our wedding night is something I won’t be quick to forget.

ONTARIO POV

Liliana and I have been trying for a baby ever since our discussion.

I was so thrilled to find out that she was pregnant!

I may still have my worries, but I can’t wait to be a dad!

Liliana has had to cut a few things out of her life for now, including the hot tub.

Soon enough it was time for my birthday, soon I’ll be celebrating those of my child!

BERNARD POV

Will had called me, he had finished reading Vita’s books and he had found something. As usual we met up somewhere isolated.

Will: “One of the main things that I’ve noticed while reading Vita’s books, is that whoever is behind this had no problem with her being a vampire. It is something she mentioned freely. Based on her tone about such things, I don’t think whoever she’s working for is actively against vampires or other supernaturals.”

Bernard: “Why does that matter?”

Will: “It matters because it means that whatever is going on isn’t because of prejudice or hate! However is doing this has a specific goal in mind, and whatever that goal is vampires and other supernaturals are necessary.”

Will: “I’ve also managed to get a lead on our mystery boat.”

Will: “I’ve found some docking records in the next town over which name the boat. Unfortunately the listed owner is a shell company, so I still have some more digging to do to find the owner.”

Bernard: “Has there been any news on a Council meeting?”
Will: “Yeah, it’s going to be happening very soon. Apparently this is freaking a lot of people out, so be on the look out for the summons.”

It wasn’t long after my meeting with Will that Nova Scotia returned home from boarding school. She may look a lot like her mother, but she reminds me a lot of Texas when he was her age.

Nova Scotia: “So you’re the girl my brother married.”

Nova Scotia: “You break his heart and I’ll give you radiation poisoning.”
Yukon: “Don’t threaten my wife!”
Nova Scotia: “As long as she doesn’t plan on hurting you she has nothing to worry about.”

Nova Scotia: “You and Ontario actually bred?! Are you insane?!”

Nova Scotia: “Just make sure the sprog grows up to be a little terror.”

Yukon’s new wife seems to have a fondness for going out and spray painting everything. I know Texas is getting annoyed with all the fines she’s incurring. Apparently doing this is illegal.

It’s so odd to think that Texas will soon be a grandfather, I can still remember when he was born, a small wrinkly baby. I’ve helped to raise him and I can’t help but worry how much longer he will be with us.

Cecilia has taken a break from painting public locations and has instead taken it upon herself to decorate the upstairs hallway, which I admit is looking a little plain.

I knew this was coming.

But somehow Texas’ death feels even worse than Vita’s.

Maybe it’s because I helped raise him. I was there from the moment he was born!

And now I am here for his death.

He and Aria were so much in love. She is absolutely heartbroken.

Texas may have left a hole in the family, but babies don’t understand grief.

Cecilia and Yukon announced they were expecting their first child.

Just as Liliana and Ontario had twin baby girls, Radon and Sulphur.

Other

Aria was on the computer, when suddenly everyone in the room got mad at her for cheating… I have no idea what was going on.

Aria painted a masterpiece which was just a blank canvas. I can only assume that this was a glitch.

Texas got an opportunity to execute an evil plan.

He had to go to the military base and hold the world hostage!

I love this game, and I’ve never had this happen to me before.

Alright it’s time to update traits! Yukon added Hot-Headed to Light Sleeper, Eccentric, Night Owl, and Lucky. His lifetime wish is Paranormal Profiteer. Nova Scotia is now a Snob, which joins Evil, Athletic, Neat, and Friendly. Her lifetime wish is Emperor of Evil. Cecilia is a Slob, Loves the Outdoors, Avant Garde, Star Quality, Virtuoso, and a Light Sleeper (She apparently got a Uni degree, so she has 6 traits). Her lifetime wish is Street Credible. Radon is Good and Neurotic, while Sulphur is Neurotic and Brave. Texas died at 94 days old (the same day Nova Scotia came home from boarding school).

And I think that’s it. Next time will be the Supernatural Council meeting!

3.2 School Troubles

Welcome back to the Holt Legacy! Last time Ontario was conflicted and trying to figure out if he was going to stay on Earth or go to Sixam, after an alien showed up to collect him, Ontario ended up deciding to stay. He then proposed and got married to his girlfriend Liliana. Alberta aged up and moved out while Nova Scotia became a teen.

YUKON POV

It was the middle of the night when I got a text from Annie. She said she was in trouble and needed help.

I know I might get caught breaking curfew, but Annie said she really needs my help!

It’s pouring rain when I arrive at the park where Annie is supposed to meet me.

She’s not here yet so I wait. And wait. And wait.

Eventually I sent her a text message asking if she was alright and if she was going to be here soon. She didn’t respond.

I’m exhausted and hungry, but Annie said she really needed my help. She could show up any minute, or maybe she’s stuck somewhere!

As the sun rose in sky I knew my parents would be looking for me. I sent Annie a text saying that I was going home and to let me know when she gets here so I can help.

Nova Scotia: “Where were you? You were gone all night! Mom and Dad may not have notice, but I sure did.”

Yukon: “You know Annie from school, we’ve become friends and she asked me for help! I went to the location she said we were going to meet up, but she didn’t show up. I’m really worried something happened to her!”
Nova Scotia: “Yeah, I know Annie. She was using you! Trying to get you in trouble, she tricked you!”
Yukon: “Annie’s my friend, she wouldn’t do that!”

NOVA SCOTIA POV

Yukon may not know when people have it out for him, but I certainly do, and Miss Perfect Popular Annie has a reputation for doing this kind of crap to the less popular kids like my brother. It didn’t take long for me to figure out where she lived.

Nova Scotia: “Look, I’ve had enough of your games! You are going to leave Yukon alone!”

Nova Scotia: “If you try anything like this again, I’ll make sure everyone knows just what a manipulative bitch and loser you are!”

Annie: “As if anyone would listen to you! You’re all a bunch of nobodies, even that pathetic older brother of yours, who apparently needs his little sister to fight his battles!”

Nova Scotia: “You have no idea the kind of connections my Dad has, or just what my family is capable of! You and your cronies are going to leave Yukon alone, or you are going to find out exactly what I’m capable of!”

Annie: “Please, you’re all talk! I’m not scared of you.”

Nova Scotia: “Fine. I warned you bitch!”

Nova Scotia: “You and your cronies are going to leave Yukon alone or do I have to repeat myself again!”

Annie: “What is your problem!?”

Annie: “You’re insane! I’m calling the cops!”

Nova Scotia: “I’d like to see you try!”

Nova Scotia: “Don’t worry I can show myself out!”

Apparently Annie had already spread what she had done all over school, and everyone thought that Yukon waiting alone in the rain all night was hilarious. Many of them said it was a shame the cops didn’t catch him. Yukon spent the entire lunch period hiding in the bathroom, I think he was more upset that Annie wasn’t really his friend than anything else.

BERNARD POV

It’s always such a surprise to see how fast these kids grow up. It seems like only yesterday that Nunavut was a sweet little baby.

And now she’s ready to move out on her own.

The babies of the family are even becoming teenagers!

I can’t believe how fast everyone is growing.

I had finished reading through all of the books Vita had published, so Will and I met up to discuss it.
Will: “I’m still trying to track down the owner of the boat, it’s proving more difficult than expected. What have you found in Vita’s books?”

Bernard: “Not much I’m afraid. She was definitely tasked with watching me and sticking close. I think it may not just have been because of my connection to you though, she has apparently taken some of my hair, saliva, and other stuff and given it to them! How could I not have seen what she was up too?”

Will: “You weren’t looking for it. At the time neither of us new just how big this mess was!”
Bernard: “I guess, but I still feel so used!”

Bernard: “You’ve always been better at analyzing things, so maybe you’ll see something I missed.”
Will: “Alright, I’ll give look through her books as well. I’m stuck waiting on my contacts for another lead on the boat anyway.”

Bernard: “Do you smell something?”
Will: “It’s a dump, of course it stinks!”

Bernard: “It’s not trash, it’s something else!”
Will: “This is a dump Bernard, stop rooting through the garbage!”
Bernard: “Um. I found something.”
Will: “What?!”
Bernard: “I. I think it’s another body.”

Will: “Well shit. Yeah, it looks an awful like all the others… FUCK.”
Bernard: “What is it?”

Will: “The body may have been mangled, but it still had all of it’s teeth. Look at them!”
Bernard: “Those aren’t vampire teeth…”
Will: “They’re werewolf fangs!”

Bernard: “Shit. That means there’s going to be a council meeting isn’t there?”
Will: “It may take some time to get it all organized, but yeah. I’ve been trying to get the council to meet to discuss this for years! But everyone kept saying it was a vampire problem, so it should be left to vampires. Maybe now it’s not just vampires they’ll actually listen.”
Bernard: “I hate council meetings, there’s always so much pointless bickering.”
Will: “At least they can’t deny that there’s a problem now.”

I arrived back at the house and everyone was just continuing on as normal, unaware of all the mess that is going on.

Ontario’s wife Liliana even celebrated a birthday.

I’m glad to see the two of them so happy.

YUKON POV

I was at school when a girl approached me.
Cecilia: “Hi! I’m Cecilia, I noticed that you don’t really have any friends, and I don’t either so I thought we could be friends!”

Cecilia: “I get bullied by a lot of the popular kids, they call me things like werido and man-face. It’s not my fault I have a uniquely shaped face!”

Yukon: “I don’t think your face looks like a man’s, and I get bullied too! People are kind of hard sometimes.”

Cecilia: “I know right! They get so offended by things I say sometimes, but I never mean anything by it. I just think everyone should be a bit more socially pro-active, there are lots of problems facing the world, but no one seems to want to do anything about it!”

Yukon: “I just think people like to ignore their problems. People seem to think I’m a weird for believing in ghosts, and they call me childish, but there’s tons of evidence for them! Not to mention countless eye-witness accounts!”

Cecilia: “Can’t say I’ve ever thought much about ghosts, but it makes sense that something comes after death, why not ghosts?”

Cecilia: “Hey! Prom is coming up, the two of us should go together!”

Yukon: “Really? I’d love too!”

I was so happy to find someone who actually wanted to be my friend, when I came home I found Bernard in the middle of making an ice sculptor of Liliana.

It’s a bit odd, but apparently Liliana and Ontario were thrilled and now it is displayed next to the hot tub.

Our family has a bunch of gnomes kicking around, and no one seems to believe me when I say they move on their own! Mom even found one in the laundry the other day.

It was Newfoundland’s birthday, and Dad threw a huge party. I hate parties, but Newfoundland seemed to have a good time.

While we were all eating cake, Dad had an announcement to make.
Texas: “I’ve been getting calls from the school and you have been nothing but trouble Nova Scotia! I’ve had enough and tomorrow morning you leave for boarding school.”
Nova Scotia: “This is so unfair! Prom is tomorrow night and you’re making me miss it!”

The two of them got into a huge argument and almost missed Newfoundland packing his things and moving out.

In the morning Liliana went to the gym really early, no doubt trying to avoid Nova Scotia and Dad. I was hiding in my room cause I didn’t want to be caught in the middle.

Despite all the arguing, Dad got his way and Nova Scotia was sent to prep school.

Bernard is still making a ton of sculptures. He even made some out of plants!

Mom and Dad are such different people, but they seem to adore each other so much. I can’t help but dream of finding someone too.

But maybe I already have? Cecilia and I talk all the time, sometimes we text each other too.

I still however always make some time for myself. It’s nice to be alone sometimes.

OTHER

This was from Newfoundland’s birthday party, and I think this is the first time I’ve gotten a Killer Party before.

Alright, trait time! Nunavut adds Cat Person to Hates the Outdoors, Excitable, Neat, and Absent-Minded. Her lifetime wish is Forensic Specialise: Dynamic DNA Profiler. Newfoundland is now Unlucky, which joins Easily Impressed, Loves the Cold, Loves the Outdoors, and Brooding. His lifetime wish is Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium. Saskatchewan now has Commitment Issues, while New Brunswick is now a Hopeless Romantic. It’s funny how the twins keep getting opposing traits. Nova Scotia got sent to boarding school, cause for some reason her and Texas’ relationship has really tanked. The two of them used to be best friends, but now they are all the way in the red, so much so that Texas rolled a wish to send her to boarding school.

Anyways, that’s all for now, see you next time!

3.1 A Choice Made

Welcome back to the Holt Legacy! Last time Quebec moved out, Orlok aged up and moved out as well, the twins Saskatchewan and New Brunswick became children, Ontario struggled with his upcoming choice, Yukon struggled with social interactions and had his birthday (with a party he hated), and Bernard decided to join Will in his investigation!

ONTARIO POV

I enjoy my job, but I have to frequently deal with my co-workers wanting to experiment on me.

I’m usually able to dissuade them, but sometimes one of them manages to sneak something odd into my lunch.

The tv was broken, and it was strange, I could almost see what part of it broke and how to fix it. I just tapped into that feeling of needing to fix it and WHAM! It was fixed. While my alien abilities are fairly intuitive, I’m still stumbling across new things I can do all the time.

Sleep has no use for me, instead I just need to sit down every few days and I guess I absorb energy from the world around me. I’m still not entirely sure what it is that I’m doing.

Without the need for sleep, I spend much of the night alone. It gives me a lot of time to think, which I need.

I still have a choice to make, can I really leave my parents, my family? I know Mom and Dad have lots of other kids, so they wouldn’t be alone, but at the same time the idea of leaving feels like I’m abandoning them.

I’ve noticed Bernard has been reading a lot lately. I’m not sure why, but I saw the title of one of the books and Vita wrote them. She was apparently Bernard’s wife, she died when I was still quite young, so my memories of her are rather vague. I’m not sure why he’s going through all of her books now, maybe it’s a way of being close to her.

Aria may not have given birth to me, but she’s still my Mom and has never treated me differently than any of her other kids. I’m sure if I told her I was leaving that she would understand, she would still miss me though.

My feelings for Dad have always been more complicated. He never seemed to be around and I always got the feeling he didn’t like or trust me as much as his other kids. Mom always used to say that Dad loves me and is just bad at showing it. I didn’t really believe her at first, but I remember being at school, sitting in the principles office. I was the one being bullied, but somehow I got the blame for the entire situation. Then Dad came in, he was so angry. I remember him yelling at the principal, defending me. He sort of threatened the principal into putting a stop to the bullying. The bullying didn’t stop completely, but it certainly wasn’t as often or as bad. That was the first time I realized that my Dad did actually love me.
My dad fought for me when no one else would, how can I turn my back on him now?

It hurts to think of my parents as old, cause that means one day they won’t be around anymore, but it is impossible to miss the signs of their growing age.

As much as I love my parents and my family I know they’ll be alright without me. Liliana is the one person I’m not sure I could bear to leave.

I’m sure if I left she would move on, find someone else, but it doesn’t feel like I could ever move on from her. She was the first person, aside from my family, to look at me and not just see some alien weirdo, a freak who didn’t belong.

I can’t help but feel guilt whenever I’m with her, is it cruel to keep our relationship going when I’m not sure if I’m going to stay?

But in the end I can’t seem to stay away.

Ontario: “You could have anyone you wanted.”
Liliana: “Well, I want you. When are you going to get that through that head if yours?”

Soon enough are date ended, Liliana left, I lingered for a few moments more, looking at the artwork.

He was waiting outside for me.
Alien: “Greetings Ontario Holt, it is time to go. I will give you a moment and we can be on our way. You will of course get a new name when we arrive in Sixam, Ontario Holt, is hardly befitting for one of our species.”

Ontario: “Hold on a minute! I haven’t yet decided if I want to go.”

Alien: “What is there to decide? This planet is hardly worthy of our noble heritage, it is primitive. There are far grander things awaiting you on Sixam.”

Maybe I was just having an off day, but the way he spoke about the only home I’ve ever known…
Ontario: “Not worthy? You’re the one not worthy! I don’t want to go anywhere with a pretentious jerk like you! This place is my HOME, and I’m not going anywhere! So you can take your technology and glorious future and STICK IT!!”

Alien: “Then you are a fool! Sixam will get on without you just fine, you have no idea what it is you are throwing away!”

Alien: “And if you think you will ever be fully accepted here, you are an idiot! No one on this planet is accepting of our species, not even those supposed supernaturals! You have ruined your life and one day you will look back and see what a mistake you’ve made, but it will be too late.”

The alien then took off and I was left alone. Maybe I will come to regret what I just did, but maybe I won’t. I may have acted rashly and purely out of dislike for that jerk, but my decision was made. My life here won’t be perfect, but I’m going to try and make it as great as I can.

Liliana was waiting right where she said she would. I spent all morning at different stores trying to find the perfect one, now that I know I’m staying there is one thing I must do.

Ontario: “Liliana, I’ve done a lot of thinking these past few days, and there’s no one I would rather spend the rest of my life with then you, marry me?”
Liliana: “YES! Of course I will!”

Now that we were engaged, it was time to introduce Liliana to my parents.

Ontario: “Mom, Dad, this is my fiancée, Liliana.”
Aria: “You’re engaged! That’s wonderful darling! I can’t wait to help you plan the wedding, I have so many ideas!!!”
Ontario: “Slow down Mom, I’m sure that will all happen soon enough.”

Liliana absolutely charmed my parents, and my Dad isn’t an easy man to impressed.
Texas: “Seems like you’ve found a wonderful woman there, I can hardly imagine anyone better.”

YUKON POV

I don’t mind the learning part of school, it’s just dealing with all the other students that’s the problem. I can never seem to say the right thing, people always seem to end up looking at me funny before they walk away. I do have one friend though, Annie, she likes to sit beside me in class and talk sometimes. She’s one of those people that have a ton of friends and everyone likes. I’ve asked her how she does it, she always just shrugs and says that people just seem to like her.

I’ve tried to ask Dad about making more friends, he always seems to have a lot of them. He just says that people like to be given things and that money will get you further than friends ever will, so you don’t really need them.

Mom is not much better, all she says is be yourself and eventually you’ll find the right friends, that’s hardly of use to me now!

At least I’m not the only one around here that has trouble making friends. Alberta seems to flit from one friend group to the next. I’ve talked to her about it, and Alberta says she has no problem making friends, but keeping them is another story.
So not only do I have to figure out how to make more friends, I also have to figure out how to keep them too!

Dealing with people is so stressful, it’s always nice when I can take some time to be by myself. When I’m alone, there is no one to judge me and I don’t have to worry about trying to seem normal.

With a big family like this one, it wasn’t long before more birthdays happened.

Alberta is now all grown up.

While Nova Scotia is a teen like me.

Mom and Dad handed over a lot of money to Alberta to help her buy her own house. I hope they don’t expect me to move out the second I age up, this place is my home!

ONTARIO POV

There was a lot of planning, a lot of writing invitations, but today was my wedding day.

Surrounded by our families, I’ve never seen Liliana look so beautiful.

When I was looking into Liliana’s eyes, it was like everyone else just faded away, and it was just the two of us on this beautiful beach.

We were married and this was the happiest day of my life so far.

After the ceremony it was time to cut the cake.

Liliana insisted I do it, as I’m better at this sort of thing than her.

It didn’t take long for our guests to work on devouring the cake.

One the dance floor, Liliana and I shared our first dance as husband and wife. Dad insisted on being the DJ.

I may never see Sixam or learn about the culture and history of my species, but right here, with Liliana is my arms, I didn’t need or miss any of it.

I won’t go into details, some things should stay between a man and his wife, but our wedding night was wonderful.

Soon enough our honeymoon was over, and both Liliana and I had to get beck to work. Liliana is employed at the local military base and dreams of one day going to space. Maybe she’ll even find my species’ home planet one day.

BONUS

Liliana was trying to fix the stereo and got fried to a crisp, I was surprised cause she was at handiness level 2 or 3 here. I’m just glad she didn’t die before her wedding. Also for some reason Liliana and Texas became close friends really quickly.

Instead of driving and taking the path to the beach where the wedding was being hosted. The entire family decided to run across the wilderness, going down some very steep hills.

Alberta and Quebec were both invited to Ontario’s wedding, but they showed up 5 hours late and missed everything but the dancing.

Trait time! Alberta adds Over-Emotional to Grumpy, Easily Impressed, Kleptomaniac, Disciplined, and her lifetime wish is Super Popular. Nova Scotia is now Friendly. Liliana is a Great Kisser, Brave, Insane, Animal Lover, Light Sleeper, and her lifetime wish is to Become and Astronaut.

And that’s all for now folks, see you next time!

3.0 Decisions

Welcome back to the Holt Legacy! Last time there was an Heir Poll, and Yukon and Ontario were chosen as heirs, so this will be a dual heirship generation! I am no where near finished playing this generation, but I have come up with a few plotty stuff that I am excited to get to!

YUKON POV

Now that Quebec’s all grown up she dresses kind of funny. She also decided that she wants to leave right away! I can’t imagine doing that, where would I go if I left home?

Ontario is still sticking around, he doesn’t seem to be planning on going anywhere, but I suppose he still could. I talk to him sometimes, he’s nice, but always talks to me like I’m a baby.

I know Dad works, but I’m not sure what he does. Whenever I ask, he pats me on the head and tells me not to worry about it. I hate it when he pats me on the head, but I don’t really want to say anything cause then he might get upset.

Everytime I go to bed, I feel like there are monster’s lurking about. I like to check under every bed before hand, but I never find anything.

Apparently someone booby-trapped the sink and Nova Scotia got sprayed all over with water. She’s currently vowing revenge, but I’m not sure she’ll be able to find out who is responsible.

Mom was really happy earlier, she said she finally completed her dream of mastering the arts. I don’t really get it, but as long as she’s happy.

Yukon: “Nova Scotia, what are we doing here?”
Nova Scotia: “You wanted to go ice skating remember? This is the perfect place to do it, plus we should have the place to ourselves.”
If you’re wondering why Nova Scotia’s hair is different, at some point I misplaced the CC hair she had, so I had to replace it.

Yukon: “I guess this isn’t so bad.”

Yukon: “Ahhh, I don’t think I’m very good at this.”
Nova Scotia: “Doesn’t matter, I brought you here for another reason besides skating. We need to talk.”

Nova Scotia: “You’re weird Yukon, I don’t mind it, but it draws the attention of people, and not in a good way. So I am giving you lessons on how to act normal.”
Yukon: “Huh?”

ONTARIO POV

We both a time off from work so I took Liliana on a date.

She is just as beautiful as I remember.

She never seems bothered that I’m different from just about anyone else. My thin nose, green skin and hair, not to mention my solid black eyes and high pitched voice.

I can’t help but wonder if I’m doing the right thing continuing our relationship. I’m an adult now and one day soon my people will come for me and ask me to go to Sixam. If I do this, I can never return here.

I do want to learn about my people, their technology, their history, everything. But at the same time I have a life here, a career I enjoy…

And people I love. One day soon I’m going to have to make a choice, my life here, or my people back on Sixam.

My mother left this device last time she was here, I get the feeling she was doing something she wasn’t supposed to. I’ve been playing around with it trying to figure out how it works, my success has been limited.

I also took a foray into cooking, I think my waffles turned out quite well. There is still so much here on Earth I could learn, do I really want to give this all up?

BERNARD POV

Bernard: “Orlok?”
Orlok: “Hey Dad.”

Bernard: “It’s so good to see you! You’ve gotten so big!”
Orlok: “It’s good to see you too Dad.”

Orlok: “I know from you and from Ruthven, that there’s something big going on here, something dangerous. Which is why you sent the two of us away in the first place. Ruthven is travelling, seeing the world, and I want to join him. We’ve been talking and are going to meet up in France. I don’t want you to worry too much, we’ll be together and we’re now adults who are capable of looking after themselves.”

Bernard: “I don’t think I’ll ever stop worrying, but you have to call me! As often as you can! Or letters or something! Tell me when you and your brother meet up, when you get on the plane, everything!”
Orlok: “Calm down Dad, it’s going to be fine.”

To know my sons were all grown up was bitter sweet, but at least they are far away from all the trouble around here. They weren’t the only ones growing up though.

Aria and Texas’ youngest children were already getting bigger!

Both boys are growing so fast! New Brunswick seems to have developed a hatred for everything artistic and regularly complains about art class at school… Though to be honest I have no idea what goes on in an ‘art class’ I only ever grew up with private tutors.

Saskatchewan is forgetful and messy. He can’t be bothered to do much when it comes to his hair and is often forgetting his lunch at home.

YUKON POV

The bus was super crowded today and the thought of getting on it made me uncomfortable, so I rode my bike home instead.

When I got there, there were all these people around, what’s going on?

VJ: “And there’s the birthday boy! I bet you’re excited for today aren’t you?”
Yukon: “Um… I guess?”

No no no no no! Dad has thrown a birthday party for me! I asked him not too!

I hate being the centre of attention, with all these strangers staring at me, spitting their germs into the air! I’m supposed to make a wish, how can I concentrate on making a good one with everyone looking at me???

Nova Scotia rolled her eyes when she saw what clothes I picked. She says I dress like a child and clearly didn’t listen to a thing she said. I like my clothes though, they’re comfy and I like stars! Ontario’s the one always playing with toys, but somehow I’m the childish one?

ONTARIO POV

I don’t mind the parties Dad likes to throw much, but all the noise can make it difficult to concentrate. I have work to do and a decision to make.

I was in a bit of a panic when my mother showed up again, I thought I hade to chose now!

Ontario: “It’s not time for me to make my choice is it?! Cause I still haven’t decided!”

Alien: “No, someone else will come to get you when it is time. It is frowned upon for a parent to be the one to give the choice. I simply wanted to see you again, see how you are doing.”

Ontario: “I’m okay I guess, I’m just having a hard time making my decision. You’re my Mom, but I’ve been raised by other people, people I care about and who care about me. And then I have a girlfriend, I adore here, but despite all of that I do want to learn more about our people, my history!”

Alien: “I know it is a big decision, and once it is done, it is final. Which just makes all of it even worse. I have faith in you Ontario, when the time comes you will know what choice to make. And while I may not have raised you, I have popped in every once in awhile to check on you, even if you haven’t always seen me. I love you, and will be proud of you whatever you decide. It’s your life, and it’s your choice on how to live it.”

Talking to my mother was comforting, though it still didn’t help me make a decision. I do get the feeling that she’s breaking rules just by coming to see me. My people may have more advanced technology, but do I really belong in their society?

BERNARD POV

Bernard: “Will, it’s me. I know I’ve been a fool about all of this, especially at first, but my boys are grown and out of the country. I’d like to help you, if you still want it.”

Will: “I’m really glad you’re helping me now Bernard. This beach is where the latest body has washed up, well, what remained of it. The police have taken it all away, but I want us to split up to see if we can find anything.”

Bernard: “What exactly are we looking for? This is a beach, it’s full of trash.”

Will: “Anything the police might have missed, they’re not exactly doing a thorough investigation into the murder of vampires. Blood, hair, credit cards, ID, anything that might be out of place. We should also talk to some people that were around here at the time as well.”

I checked near the waters edge.

While Will combed the bushes. Neither of us found anything.

Bernard: “Excuse me sir, did you see anything unusual on this beach this morning, maybe around 6 am?”
Man: “Afraid not! There were a few boats in the distance, but that’s about it. Why are you asking?”
Bernard: “Uh… We think there might be some illegal stuff going on. Here.”
Man: “Right…”

Will: “Excuse me Miss, there have been reports of possible drug smuggling in the area, I was just wondering if you may have inadvertently witnessed something?”
Lady: “Well… There was this really posh boat hanging around this morning. Is that the sort of thing you were looking for?”
Will: “Why did this boat stand out to you?”
Lady: “Well, it was really posh, the kind out boat that belongs to people who stay up late and sleep in tell noon, not something you see in the early hours of the morning. I frequent this beach a lot for my morning walks, and I know all the regular boats that are around at this time, and this wasn’t one of them.”
Will: “Did this boat have any distinguishing markings?”
Lady: “I wasn’t paying that much attention I’m afraid. I think it had a flag, but I was too far away to see much.”
Will: “Thank you for your time, the Coast Guard really appreciates this.”
Lady: “Oh no problem, anything to help law enforcement!”

Will: “One of the people around here witnessed an unusual boat around the time the body was dumped. I’m going to look into it. I know this may be hard for you Bernard, but I want you to read more of Vita’s books. She was working for an organization which is probably connected to this mess. Her books are the best way for us to find out more about them.”
Bernard: “I haven’t really touched her books since that first time, but you’re right. We need to find out what’s going on. I refuse to let my boys get mixed up in this, and the longer this goes on, the more likely it will happen. I’ll let you know when I finish all her books.”

EXTRA

This couldn’t really fit in anywhere, but enjoy dinosaur Nova Scotia destroying a snow angel.

That’s it for this post! Orlok grew up with the trait Artistic which joins Hot-Headed, Vehicle Enthusiast, Brave, and Athletic. His lifetime wish is Firefighter Super Hero. New Brunswick now Can’t Stand Art, while Saskatchewan gained the trait Absent-Minded. Yukon, one of the heirs is now Lucky. See you next time!

Gen 3 Heir Poll

Alright everyone, it’s time for the Gen 3 heir poll! Which of these 9 kids will be taking over for generation 3?

First up we have the eldest who is an alien, Ontario. He’s Clumsy, Loves the Heat, Grumpy, Childish, and an Angler. He has a lifetime wish of Creature-Robot Cross-Breeder, and should he be heir, he’ll probably marry is RI Liliana Sw0rd. As for plot, there will be a focus on his alien heritage.

Next we have Quebec, who’s Virtuoso, Loves the Outdoors, Grumpy, Adventurous, and Socially Awkward. Her lifetime wish is Vocal Legend, she has no prospective spouses yet. Should she be heir, the plot will focus on her issues with her dad and her family in general, and her career.

Alberta is next, she’s Grumpy, Easily Impressed, Kleptomaniac, and Disciplined. She currently has no lifetime wish, and has a face-one RI whose face I’ll probably end up randomizing. Should she be heir, there will be a focus on her struggle with kleptomania.

Nunavut has the traits Hates the Outdoors, Excitable, Neat, and Absent-Minded. Her lifetime wish is Forensic Specialist: Dynamic DNA Profiler, and has an RI Kian she’ll probably end up with. Should she be heir the plot will focus on the fact she’s a cop with an Emperor of Evil for a father. Her RI Kian is also a vampire, so there’ll also be some plot centered around that.

Newfoundland is Easily Impressed, Loves the Outdoors, Loves the Cold, and Brooding. His lifetime wish is Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium, and he has an RI Ellen. Should he be heir the focus will probably be on his obsession with fishing.

Next we have Yukon, who’s a Light Sleeper, Eccentric, and a Night Owl. Should he be heir, the focus will probably be on how he’s considered odd by other people, it may change as he gets more traits.

Here’s what he looks like as a young adult.

Nova Scotia is Evil, Athletic, and Neat. Should she be heir, there will probably be a focus on her Evil trait and various evil plots she comes up with.

This is what she looks like as a young adult.

Saskatchewan is next, he’s a Slob, and Artistic. As for plot, it’ll depend on what traits he gets, maybe I’ll go for some kind of artist drama or something.

This is what he looks like as a young adult.

The last heir option is New Brunswick, he’s Absent-Minded and Eccentric. Like his twin, the plot will depend on what traits he develops as he gets older. He might end up an inventor and churn out plumbots or something.

This is what he looks like as a young adult.

And those are your 9 options for heir, you can vote here, on boolprop, or both. You have 7 days to vote!

2.7 Meet The Kids – Part 2

Welcome back to the Holt Legacy! Last time Faith finally died (at 105 days old!), there were birthdays (Ruthven moved out), and New Brunswick and Saskatchewan were born. Much like 2.5, this post is going to focus on the kids, specifically the younger ones, who didn’t get much screen time last time. This is also the last post before the heir poll!

NEWFOUNDLAND POV

I just love winter, all the snow everywhere.

It’s perfect for making snowman.

While frozen ponds are great for skating on, they kind of get in the way of fishing… But I can’t help but love it when it’s cold outside!

YUKON POV

Wow, look at that toilet clean itself. I wonder what it would be like to sit on it as it cleans? Would it clean my butt as well?

I want to make something amazing someday, or maybe find a way to get into outer space and officially meet some aliens (Ontario doesn’t really count, he was born here after all).

I have loads of older siblings, and while they’re nice and all, I don’t always feel like I’m truly one of them. Newfoundland taught me this hand thing you’re supposed to do with people, apparently it’s “cool”, but I don’t really get the point of it all.

People are hard, it’s easier to spend time by myself.

Even if that time doesn’t always end well.

NOVA SCOTIA POV

Ugh, most of my family is so boring, and while Nunavut understands the importance of keeping things organized, she’s such a goody two-shoes.

Newfoundland on the other hand is obsessed with fishing, and getting older didn’t change that, if anything it made things worse! What’s the fun in staring at a lake all day hoping to catch a single fish.

While my family has loads of money, I think one can never have too much of it, I think Dad agrees with me. Dad just gets me, he understands how it’s so funny to watch all the people I hate getting what they deserve.

Mom on the other hand is always telling me to be nice to people.

I don’t get the point of it all, it’s boring trying to be nice, but I have learned the value in faking it. Paste on the right smile, with the right words and tone of voice, and adults will believe pretty much anything. I’ve managed to convince all the teachers at school that Bethany is a rotten liar, so no one believes her when she tries to tell people about how I pushed her and ruined her new dress.

I would take satisfaction over the fact that Ontario’s room is now mine, but the simpleton doesn’t even care. It’s so unfair.

*sigh* It’s a shame I’m not the youngest child. I have to put up with two screaming menaces.

They do however make easy targets.

There’s nothing better than giving them candy only to steal it back after they’ve only had a few licks. I think their cries are better than any music Mom plays.

Out of all my siblings I like Yukon the best, he doesn’t seem to get my jokes, but then he doesn’t seem to get anyone’s jokes. At least he doesn’t look at me like I’m a freak or mutter that there’s something seriously wrong with me like all my other siblings seem too.

THIRD PERSON POV/NO ONE

The Holt children are numerous and diverse, each one is different from the others (Though there are some distinct similarities between them). They are not however particularly close to each other.

Their parents desperate for some alone time (don’t worry, there’s no new children on the horizon) sent their children out of the house. After much bickering it was decided that they would go to the graveyard.

The pond was not yet frozen so Newfoundland had plenty to keep himself occupied.

Quebec had decided to interact with one of her classmates that was there.

Ontario, being the official adult and chaperone of this excursion, pulled out a book. He was careful to keep half an eye of things, but his was fairly confident that his siblings couldn’t get into that much trouble around here.

Unfortunately for Quebec, her classmate turned out to be an utter loser who only wanted to get into her pants. She quickly put him in his place.

Nova Scotia erected an igloo and spent some time laughing maniacally inside. No one was quite certain what about, but it generally creeped out all the other visitors.

Alberta (once she finished picking pockets), decided to get in on all the fun in the snow going on.

Nunavut was displeased with the quality if igloos around here, and thus set out to build her own.

Quebec trying to avoid talking to her creep of a classmate decided to try out fishing (see what Newfoundland’s always going on about).

Having perfected her igloo, Nunavut got dragged into a pillow fight with one of her classmates (she was rather suspicious of what he was doing carrying two pillows around).

Nova Scotia was having great fun digging up bodies and was rather annoyed when Quebec made her put the skulls she took back.

Alberta: “What is wrong with you?! Why do you always ruin everything?!”
Nunavut: “What are you talking about, I was just standing here!”
Alberta: “You were doing your stupid goody two-shoes thing and preaching about the importance of law enforcement! When will you get it into your head, that no one else cares!!”

Nunavut: “At least I’m not a friendless loser! How many people’s houses have you been kicked out again? If you kept your sticky fingers to yourself people might actually like you!”

Alberta: *grumbles* “Stupid Nunavut. I don’t need friends.”

Alberta: *utterly fails to destroy a snowman* “Damnit.”

Alberta then decided to indulge Nova Scotia with the pillow fight she wanted (The classmate had been scared off and he left his pillows behind). This quickly turned out to be a mistake as Nova Scotia had stuff her pillow full of ice and rocks.

Yukon, after obsessively building an army of snowmen, was delighted when Ontario got up from his boring book and started making funny faces with him.

The day was finished off with the all of the teens heading off to prom, all of them, except Quebec, ended up with a romantic entanglement during the evening.

This however was not the only event of the evening.

After 9 children and many years of work and marriage.

Texas is now an elder.

Despite his age, he still commands respect from his children and underlings alike.

Yukon has trouble connecting with his peers (and doesn’t like any of the games Nova Scotia always wants to play), so he often ends up playing alone.

Quebec woke with a sudden astonishment.

She had completely forgotten that it was already her birthday. She was more than ready to move on from school and pursue her own dreams.

And that’s a wrap! I’m not going to bother telling you what traits anyone got this time cause it’ll all be in the heir poll which will be posted after this! I love Texas and will be sad to see him go, but I’m excited to see who’ll end up taking over.

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