20. A Chapter Closes

The Pendragon Legacy

A Chapter Closes

Now I am sorry to disappoint but this will be the last chapter for this generation.  With so many kids, if I don’t get started on the next soon they will be elders!!  So, at the end of this chapter I will list the prospective heirs.  You decide who will take the Pendragons into generation 2!

Kami wrapped up warm and headed out to her beloved garden.

As she passed through the kitchen she saw Jonas playing basketball.  He was supposed to be at school.  Kami decided to carry on with the gardening and see if he would head off of his own accord.

Lost in her garden Kami forgot about Jonas skipping school and headed back in for a relaxing bath.  As she entered the study Jonas was at the computer.

Kami: Jonas!  Why are you not at school!

Jonas: Uh, teacher training day.

Kami: So just your teacher is it?  Your brother seems to have managed to attend.

Jonas: Well, I…

Kami: Don’t even try lying to me again.  You disappoint me Jonas, I thought you were better than that.

Jonas: Sorry mum.

Kami: Now go take a time out.  If I catch you even breathing wrong today you will be grounded!  Got it!

Jonas: Yes mum.

Jonas:  Stupid school.  Stupid rules.  Can’t wait till I’m an adult.

Kami: I can hear you!

Jonas: *grumbles*

Once he had finished his time out, Jonas decided to head upstairs to work on his inventing and keep out of his mother’s way.

Outside of working hours, Martin was trying to gain the guitar skills needed to earn a promotion.

Destiny was also practising.  She needed to raise her skill level before she would have any chance of working in a bar.

Kami headed out to speak to Galen, who was in his usual spot under the sprinkler.

Galen: You look annoyed love, what’s up?

Kami: Oh, Galen.  I just think I’m getting too old for teenagers! 

Galen:  Who did what?

Kami: Jonas skipped school.  The worst thing was he tried to lie about it.  I never thought my children would feel the need to lie to me.  If he is having problems why doesn’t he just say?

Galen: I’m sure he’s just being a teenager.  Don’t forget he is a born couch potato.

Kami:  I guess *sigh*.  Anyway, what are you still doing out here?  It’s freezing, you’ll catch your death!

Galen: You worry too much.

Kami:  You’d worry if I didn’t!

Galen:  True *grins*.  I’ll be in soon.  I promise.

Apart from the occasional hiccoughs with her children, Kami was enjoying her retirement.  She was often out and about on her broom and loved the local SimFests.

Poppy and Prince were also enjoying the SimFest :)

Moss was visiting Dillon and Julian after school.  He missed Julian but was lost without his twin.

They sat together on the porch in the sunshine doing homework and catching up with each other’s lives.

Dillon’s behaviour had improved greatly.  He was a wonderful uncle to Julian’s daughters.  He had a special bond with Lottie.  She doted on him and followed him everywhere.

Lacie was a quiet child but loved her daddy.  Julian often worried about his second daughter; she just didn’t seem to be progressing as well as Lottie.  But he loved her all the same.

Galen had been feeling unwell.  He tried not to show it to the rest of the family, especially Kami.  The last thing he wanted was an I told you so for all the time he had spent out under the sprinkler!

Moss had returned home quite upset after his visit to Julian’s and had headed straight to bed.  Galen watched him sleep, wondering if he had done the right thing keeping Dillon away so long.

Butler Bryce paid his first visit!

Things had been strained between Jonas and Kami since he had skipped school.

Jonas: Mum, I’m sorry I skipped school and for lying about it.

Kami:  Thank you Jonas.  You do know you can talk to me about anything.  Don’t bury your problems or they will grow like weeds.

Jonas:  Thank you.

Kami: You do know I love you right?

Jonas: Yes and I love you mum.

Clare was loving her new job and was quite taken with the uniform.

Destiny was still feeling lost without Orson.  She had tried phoning but he just rejected the calls.  Her texts had been ignored and she just wanted him to know how much she missed him.  So she decided to try the old fashioned route and wrote him a love letter.

Moss had decided to visit Jodie.

He was totally smitten!

And he made sure she knew it ;)

With her new career going well, Clare wanted to make sure her body was in tip top condition and was trying to stay away from junk food.

Clare:  What flavour is that?

Moss: Maple syrup and bacon.

Clare: Oh!  That’s my favourite!

Moss:  You want some?  I’ve made plenty.

Clare:  Nope! I’m being good.  Anyway this smells urm…

Moss: If you’re sure?

Clare: I’m fine.  Just a little too much basil I think.

Jonas:  Jeeze what is that smell?

Moss:  Clare’s spag bol.

Jonas: Ugh!  You really going to eat that sis?

Clare:  It tastes better than it smells.

Jonas:  if you say so!

The only trouble with being a loner is that you spend a lot of time alone, making you an easy target for all sorts of predators.

Including aliens.

Poor Grayson was quite shaken up by the ordeal.

Grayson:  I feel violated!

Kami had received a very distressing phone call from her eldest son.  Lacie had passed away.

(I know right, the game killed a toddler!  I couldn’t believe it!)

Galen visited at first light to support his son and daughter in law.

Lottie was shaken at the loss of her little sister.  She just sat and stared into space, every now and then a small tear running down her pale cheek.

In the weeks that passed after the loss, Dillon proved invaluable in helping the family cope with their loss.

When Galen came to visit, Poppy and Lottie explained how invaluable Dillon had been and how changed he was.

Although still unsure as to whether Dillon should return home, Galen knew he could not let the twins be parted on their birthday and arranged a party.

Adult Moss gained the ambitions trait and his lifetime wish is to become a martial arts master.

Adult Dillon gained the cat person trait and his lifetime wish is leader of the free world.

Jonas and Martina seem to be getting along well ;)

Destiny still hadn’t heard anything from Orson.  She headed to her sleeping bag and Parsnip for solace.

Destiny:  Oh Parsnip, will he ever understand?

Martin had invited Carolina over to visit.

However he had forgotten about it being his brothers’ graduation!

Carolina:  Don’t worry about me.  I’ll just wait here.  In the rain. *death stare*

The family all headed off to the graduation ceremony.

Moss graduated with the highest honour and was voted most likely to burn down his own house :/

Unfortunately with Dillon not part of the active family I don’t know how he did.  He looks pleased though!

Bless her; Carolina had waited out in the rain for Martin to return.

But it was worth the wait!

And she gladly accepted.

Nawww!  She’s soaked bless her!

The couple excitedly spread the news of their engagement.

Clare, feeling sentimental over her twin’s great news, wrote Adam a love letter.  She really did miss him terribly.  He was travelling in China so she hadn’t seen him for quite some time and she hoped the letter would reach him.

Kami threw a graduation party for Dillon and Moss.

And Galen had a surprise in store for Moss. 

Galen:  I have decided to let Dillon come home.

Moss: Really?!

Galen:  I think it’s time.

She had also persuaded another guest to attend.  Much to Destiny’s surprise.

Destiny:  Is that?  Orson!

Destiny:  You’re here!

Orson:  I’ve been a fool.

Orson:  Can you ever forgive me?  I was being jealous and possessive, you don’t deserve that.

Destiny:  I’ve missed you so much!

He agreed to start dating again :)

Clare was growing increasingly worried about her father.  Galen had not been right for some time and of late seemed tired and distant.

Clare:  You need to see a doctor dad.

Galen:  Don’t be silly, I’m just old!

Clare: No, really.  I’m worried.

Galen:  I’m fine.  Lots of years in this ole dog yet!

But, just days later Clare’s fears were realised.

And death came for Galen :(

Our first Pendragon to enter the family cemetery.  Galen Pendragon.

Kami was inconsolable.  She just sat in Galen’s favourite chair and rocked.

Clare was still writing to Adam, despite not hearing from him.  She knew once he had finished his travels she would.

Moss was a huge fan of martial arts and wanted to visit China.  With his new adulthood he booked a holiday.

For Dillon and himself :)

The young men had an amazing time exploring tombs.

Enjoying the time together that they had longed for as teenagers.

As well as tomb exploring they both gained new belts in martial arts.

All too soon it was time to head home and for Dillon to re-join the family.

Moss and Dillon were not the only ones to return home.

Much to Kami’s delight, Galen had also decided to visit.

Moss and Dillon got quite the shock to see their father’s ghost perched in the corner of the room.

Dillon took it especially badly and fainted.

Dillon was finding it hard fitting back in to life with such a big family.  Especially around his sister and their ‘girl talk’.

Dillon: OMG they can’t really be talking about that!

Destiny:  Were, freaking him out, quick say something else!

Dillon:  Exit stage left!

The time had come for our remaining twins to become adults.  First Grayson.

Grayson:  I hate my hair.

And then Jonas.

Jonas: Oh, yeah.  I’m hot.

Destiny: Pahaha!  Look at that hair!

Grayson: *death stare* did she laugh at me like that?

Yes. Yes she did.

The gorgeous Poppy had also attended and it looks like a new little bundle of joy is on the way!

So; that is it!  Time to vote for your favourite!  If it works then there will be a poll on blogger.  If not, leave me a comment with the name of your favourite or leave me a post on Facebook.  All votes, however submitted will be counted.  An heir poll is always so exciting and nerve-wracking as you watch the votes come in and hope that your favourite wins!!

So here are the nominees!

Julian Pendragon – Genie

Traits: Genius; Excitable; Perceptive; Dog Person; Night Owl

Lifetime Wish: The Canine Companion

Spouse: Poppy Pendragon (Forest)

Children: Lottie; Lacie (deceased); one on the way

Clare Pendragon – Genie

Traits: Heavy Sleeper; Genius; Athletic; Disciplined; Nurturing

Lifetime Wish: Become a superstar athlete

Partner: Adam Leto

Martin Pendragon – Witch

Traits: Light Sleeper; Friendly; Lucky; Dramatic; vegetarian

Lifetime Wish: Rock Star

Fiancée: Carolina Rose

Dillon Pendragon – Genie

Traits: Evil; Heavy Sleeper; Coward; Schmoozer; Cat Person

Lifetime Wish: Leader of the free world

Moss Pendragon – Genie

Traits: Evil; Disciplined; Vehicle Enthusiast; Vegetarian; Ambitious

Lifetime Wish:  Martial Arts Master

Partner: Jodie Newell

Destiny Pendragon – Witch

Traits: Heavy Sleeper; Brave; Inappropriate; Irresistible; Frugal

Lifetime Wish:  Master Mixologist

Partner: Orson Newell

Grayson Pendragon – Witch

Traits: Clumsy; Absent Minded; Loner; Frugal; Loves the Outdoors

Lifetime Wish: Mystic Healer

Partner: Darlene Bunch

Jonas Pendragon – Genie

Traits: Hates the Outdoors; Couch Potato; Clumsy; Ambitious; Neat

Lifetime Wish: CEO of a Mega Corporation

Partner: Martina Allora

VOTE NOW FOR YOUR FAVOURITE!

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