The Love Legacy - Generation 4 Chapter 20

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Love Legacy!

Last time we left off with our Generation 3 heirs enjoying their birthday party and moving the first steps into their new stage in life. And enjoying their 16 grandchildren of course! As there are so many of them, it's always birthday time for the Loves, and this time it looks like it's time for James and Eric to finally enjoy their well deserve birthday cake ;)

Ella: .... and that's it! Nothing done.... again!

Aneira: awh, I'm sorry...

Ella: don't be... yesterday I was trying to see my life from an external point of view and it looked quite funny... in a sad way, but funny... and I felt so miserable! And I thought that maybe it's time to move on you know... I've been going after Harry since I can remember, with no success, it must mean something, right?

Elena: oh, I'm sorry sister, I really thought you would make it, one day....

Ella: and I will!

Aneira: but I thought you said...

Ella: yeah, it must mean that I've used the wrong tactic! I just need to come up with the right one to find my way to his heart, that's all.

Ella: and then----

Octavia: hahahahahah

Ella: Octavia! I hadn't seen you there... what are you laughing about, this is no laughing matter!

Octavia: no well, if you could see what I see, you would laugh as well! Although probably you wouldn't laugh at yourself no.... but then again, you don't have my witch powers so you can't see... although I thought it would be obvious to common humans as well!

Elena: uh? What are you talking about?

Octavia: nothing, just that I don't think your sister has any chance with Harry!

Ella: why, thank you very much for the encouragement, cousin! No offence Octavia, but not that I would trust what an evil witch say, anyway...

Octavia: yes... although I think you should! Anyway, my purpose here is another one today, and precisely to ask you: what are you doing for Spooky Day?

Aneira: uhm.. no, I don't think so.... why?

Ella: no An! I'm sure we are doing something, right?

Octavia: awesome! Then you can invite me to your Spooky Day party!

Aneira: I don't think we have organised one....

Octavia: of course you haven't, not yet anyway! But I'm a witch remember? I can see what's coming! And I've seen you inviting me to your party!

Aneira: oh really?

Elena: she's bluffing right?

Ella: what a cheek!

Octavia: I haven't seen all the details of course, the future can be a bit blurred sometimes, with different potential futures showing up at once... and more stuff that you could not understand so I'll keep it simple...

Octavia: anyway this one looks good! So I say we do it!

Elena: oh really....

Aneira: I'm confused... you've seen possible futures and in one of them I was throwing a party, which up to now I didn't even think of?

Octavia: yes! But now you know, so you can think of it! Come on cousin, get organizing and send me the invitation yes? On Spooky Night, and in costume of course! We can have the party at your place, and then we can go trick or treating, or vice versa actually, so that the kids can come as well, but anyway, then we can leave the kids at home and go to a spooky place I know to have a drink and dance! How about that?

Ella: it doesn't sound like a bad idea actually....

Octavia: of course it doesn't! So, what do you say? Shall you do it?

Aneira: uhm... maybe.... just one question: why can't you organize it at your place?

Octavia: because I've seen it happening at yours of course!!

Octavia: .... and because mum wants me to look after Amelia and Gareth while she goes on a date with dad....

Elena: ha! I knew it it was not just a possible future!

Ella: again, what a cheek! Although I do like the idea.... what do you think Elena?

Elena: I have to say it sounds pretty good... An?

Aneira: yes but.... I feel bad for auntie Susie though... if she wanted to go out with uncle Michael and we crash her plans...

Octavia: hey, whose side are you on?

Octavia: anyway, I thought you might say that because you're such a thoughtful girl! But I have the answer to that: I can take Amelia and Gareth to your place and your parents can look after them while we go out! Or grandma and grandpa, who love their grandchildren so much! I'm a genius, am I not?

Aneira: uhm....

Octavia: come on An, pretty please! I'm a witch, Spooky Day is my day! I need to go to a party! And I'm dying to visit that new place I've heard so much about, but I don't want to go alone! Pleeeeease....

Aneira: .....

Elena: uhm, I think this still looks suspicious.....

Aneira: okay then, I'll do it!

Octavia: yess! I knew it!! Thanks so much An!

Elena: .... I like the party idea but....

Ella: ... I don't know what we've got ourselves into....

Ella: I can't stop thinking that she's just tricked us, and this is going to be part of one of her evil plans....

Elena: Aneira is too nice and kind.....

Aneira: .... how about I ask my parents, and then we can discuss the details?

Octavia: yeah but, sooner rather than later I would say, before you change your mind!

Aneira: well, I'm going to see you soon at James and Eric's birthday party right?

Octavia: oh yes, I had forgotten about that... yes, I am coming with Amelia. She's due to grow up soon too! Together with the rest of the gang right? Except from Gareth and Lowri.... And Amelia can't wait to do so, she can't talk of anything else these days! She can't wait to come to the party as a child, and meet all her cousins as children and future classmates! I can't believe how fast time flies... anyway, yes, I'll see you there then, and we can discuss the details! Time for me to go now, my mission has been accomplished. See ya, cousins!

Trystan: tinkering with scrap metal is so relaxing! And I can see how much I have improved, I'm sure one day I will invent something great! Right, Olive?

Olive: meow!

Olive: what are you doing? This room looks interesting... but there's nothing for me to scratch!

Olive: I think I'm bored now, is it cuddle time yet?

Olive: *meows* Are you done yet? I need a cuddle!

Olive: helloooo???

Trystan: I'll rephrase: inventing would be so much relaxing, if there were no cat staring at you all the time and meowing!

Trystan: okay, okay I get it. You want attention!

Trystan: I'm done! Happy?

Olive: *meows*

Trystan: awww you're smelling me! Do I smell nice?

Olive: you smell like rusty metal, it's disgusting!

Trystan: awww you're so cute! You're a bit demanding, and whenever you decide you want something everybody has to drop whatever they're doing and get you what you want, but that's a girl's thing to do right? Actually, you remind me of Matilda haha!

Olive: uhm... is that another cat? I don't want another cat in the house, Paws is okay, but just because he was here before me!

Trystan: mmm who knows what you're trying to say! You're just soooo cute!

Olive: definitely cuter than this Matilda cat! I'm sure she's not as cute as me, right?

June: come on Lowri, say airplane! You know, it's that big thing with wings that you jump on to fly somewhere far away....

Lowri: mmmm space rocket!

James: wow, that would be cool, to fly on a space rocket!

Eric: haha almost there sis! I think my new toy had a bad influence on you...

June: haha, Alice! Your daughter is going to be an astronaut when she grows up!

Alice: cool, I shall write my next book on that.... if I could only finish the one I'm writing! I so much hate having a writer's block!

Leo: Arni... I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing here?

Leo: I mean, it's late Autumn, and it's starting to be freezing, aren't the plants supposed to hibernate at some point?

Arni: yes, but not just yet! So in the meanwhile, back to work, you lazy elf! And give this old man a hand... No offence eh!

Leo: wow, old age has made him grumpy... I didn't expect that....

June: ooh well done Lowri!!! You made it!!! You've learnt to talk!!! I have to say I was not expecting for it to happen so soon! Amazing!

James&Eric: yaaaay well done baby sister! You rock!

Lowri: thanks grandma, Lowri is good!

Alice: I can't believe she's already learnt to talk! She's learning all her skills so fast! My baby girl is so clever!

Alice: now, I wish I was that clever and finish my book chapter as fast... I feel like I've been writing it for ages!

Aneira: hey, I'm home!

Alice: oh, Annie! I was wondering where you had gone... it's quite late!

Aneira: sorry mum, I stayed chatting at the park after school... and then I came back but thought to go and say hi to Stella and Quicksilver before I came home...

Alice: that's alright honey, just wondering... it's getting dark so early these days!

Aneira: I know, and it's getting colder, you can really tell that Autumn will soon change into Winter!

Alice: I know! And it's almost Spooky Day already!

Aneira: yeah, speaking of which...

Alice: yes?

Aneira: mum, I've got something to ask you....

Alice: what is it? Fire away!

Aneira: okay then. So, I know that it seems like we keep having birthday parties, one after the other, but I was thinking...

Alice: yes?

Aneira: actually, it was Octavia's idea. You know that she's a witch, right? This means she can kinda see the future, and she said she had seen us throwing a Spooky Day party and asked me to send her the invite... I said I had no idea what she was talking about, and she said exactly, because it had never happened yet, but now that I knew I could make it happen....

Alice: I'm not sure I follow....

Aneira: yes, I know, it's quite confusing. Besides, Ella and Elena think she's just been cheeky and self invited to a party that doesn't exist. Anyway, we thought it would be nice to have a party so I said I'd do it!

Alice: ... and?

Aneira: and what do you think? Can we organize a Spooky Day party? As I said, I know we keep having parties in this house, and I know James&Eric's big day is coming up, but that's before Spooky Day, so I thought that maybe we could do another one for Spooky Day... for us grown ups!

Aneira: I mean, the kids are welcome too, but maybe we could do trick or treating with them, and then have a little party over here, and then we teens could go out to celebrate in a place that Octavia wants to go to...

Aneira: so what do you think, is it ok if we do it?

Alice: of course it is, lovely!

Alice: you know this house is always open to family and friends... and if my daughter wants to organize a Spooky Day party, why not, an occasion for us to dress up as well!

Aneira: cool! Thanks mum!

Alice: I am a bit concerned about that after party thing though... what is this place Octavia wants to go to? Is it safe?

Aneira: honestly I don't know mum, but I guess so! And we'll be all together anyway, if it's rubbish we'll just leave and go somewhere nicer!

Alice: okay then, agreed!

Aneira: cool, thanks mum! I told Octavia that we can discuss the details when she comes over for James and Eric's party... so I'll let you know okay?

Trystan: hey, how come we are having a Spooky Day party and I didn't know anything about it? Am I invited?

Alice: of course you are, darling! Everybody is! Just another big family party!

Aneira: actually, I think this one will be more than just the cousins, I think Elena will bring Tyler as well....

Alice: okay then, family and school friends! You know what? You should all tell your classmates to come over! Why not!

Trystan: er... maybe not....

Trystan: wow....

Jimmy: I told you! Look at the view! This is my favourite spot to play... so glad they've created this new playground just outside the school!

Trystan: I had never thought it would be fun... but it is!

Jimmy: told ya! You should really get out of that lab of yours sometimes, Trys, there are other things which are quite some fun! Playing outside for example... or learning to play guitar! I love it! Have you ever tried?

Trystan: uhm no, I'm not really into music.... but I have to say you're right, playing outside is actually quite cool!

Aneira: so.... any news in the Ella and Harry world?

Ella: *sighs* no.... same as always. We have gone out a couple of times....

Aneira: REALLY!!!

Ella: wait, we have gone out a couple of times more with Nick and that horrible girl Anne who seems to be sticking to Harry like glue...

Aneira: oh... I see....

Ella: so yeah, no news.... I think I'm getting quite tired really... do you think I should give up?

Aneira: you give up on Harry! Are you sure of what you're saying?

Ella: naah you're right, I can't give up now, right?

Aneira: well, I don't know, this crush of yours has been going on for ages, maybe one day you will realise you've grown out of it, who knows?

Ella: impossible. Or anyway, after all this time, I demand to know what's going on in his head!

Octavia: *laughs* or, just ask your dear cousin for a love potion, right? and Easy!

Aneira: Octavia! I hadn't seen you coming...

Ella: actually, that's not a bad idea......

Aneira: of course it is a bad idea! You were joking, right Octavia?

Octavia: of course I wasn't! Look, what's the point of having a witch cousin if I can't help you?

Aneira: are you not an evil witch? I thought you were not into helping people much....

Octavia: rubbish! I mean, yeah, that's right, in general! But I decided I need some balance in my life, I can't be too evil, right? So that balance is you guys! And the rest of the family of course. I decided I will be good and helpful for my family. And evil with everyone else!

Octavia: It's a perfect plan! I'm a genius, aren't I!

Aneira: er... well, you're planning to be good to some people... to clear your mind and feel good while being evil to others.... not sure it's a good plan, Octavia...

Octavia: of course it is! Nevermind, people who are good for nature can't understand the power of evil. No worries cousin, I don't blame you, you were just born that way....

Aneira: er... right.... so....

Octavia: yes, moving on, I have come to find you to ask you something!

Aneira: yeah?

Octavia: how are you getting on with organizing the Spooky Day party?

Aneira: er...

Octavia: there is gonna be a party, right? I need that party, cousin! I need to--- nevermind what I need to do, I need you to organize that party for me!

Aneira: calm down! I have done it....

Octavia: oh really?

Aneira: yes.. my mum has said we can do it so.....

Octavia: oooh I'm so relieved! Thanks so much An, you're the best friend ever! And cousin of course!

Aneira: yes well... I'm still feeling uncomfortable about your motives.... I'm sure there's something that you haven't told us.... the real reason behind this....

Octavia: rubbish! Why, the real reason is that I want to spend my first Spooky Night as a teen witch with my lovely cousins!

Aneira: that's sweet but----

Octavia: What other reasons could there be?

Octavia: oh An, I'm so touched that you've really done this for me!

Aneira: yeah well, and I can't help feel like a pawn in your scheming mind, but I shall like a Spooky Night party with my cousins as well...

Elena: there they are!

Tyler: all of them....

Tyler: I know she's your cousin but... Octavia freaks me out! Do we really need to go and talk to them? We could just wait for her to leave...

Elena: well, I'm sure she's bugging Aneira with this Spooky Night party plan of hers... so she's not going to leave so soon...

Tyler: oh dear...

Elena: besides, I'm quite interested to hear what they're saying, despite Octavia being Octavia, it's a pretty good idea, isn't it? And you seemed very excited about it when I told you....

Tyler: yes I like the bit about going to a party with you of course! But when you told me that Octavia was behind this, I don't know, I can't help feeling nervous...

Elena: who doesn't! But hey, it's Spooky Night, the creepiest the better, right?

Tyler: I'm not sure about that....

Elena: come on, let's go hear what they're saying! And we need to think of our costumes!

Tyler: yeah, maybe that will take my mind away from the creepy side of things for a while... I just have to think that I'm going to a Spooky Night party with my girlfriend, that's all. Right?

Elena: *laughs* sure! That's the spirit!

Tyler: *sighs*

Matilda: .....

Matilda: Spooky Night party?? I didn't know they were having one....

Matilda: these Loves are always planning something... there is so many of them that there's always something new to do.... I bet they don't get bored....

Matilda: I do want to go to a Spooky Night party too... I wonder why Trystan hasn't invited me... it shouldn't be just a family thing if Tyler is invited right? So I could go too! I need to go talk to Trystan... I can't believe he hasn't invited me!

Trystan: woo hooo this is really cool!!!

Jimmy: told ya!

Jimmy: Come on, let's go back up and pretend we're pirates in a ship sailing through a storm!

Trystan: cool!

Trystan: Jimmy is right, playing outside together is fun! And on a day like this! It doesn't even feel like Autumn, it's so warm! We should do this more often!

Jimmy: ahr ahr, I can see land!!!

Jimmy: where are you Trystan? Come up and play pirates!

Trystan: coming!

Matilda: Trystan!

Trystan: uh? Oh no.....

Matilda: Trystan, I need to speak to you!

Trystan: Jimmy.... help.....

Matilda: have you heard what I said? I need to speak to you, Trystan!

Trystan: *sighs* I've heard... but see, I'm busy right now...

Matilda: rubbish, besides I didn't know you liked playing in the playground, Trystan! It seems so... out of character for you....

Trystan: oh shut up, I was actually enjoying a nice breath of fresh air.... before you came along and spoiled it....

Matilda: what are you mumbling Trystan? I can't hear...

Trystan: fine, let's do this quickly. What do you want?

Matilda: wow, always nice to be appreciated! But if you want to be rude, let's be rude then!

Matilda: why on earth have you not invited me to your Spooky Night party?

Trystan: er... my what?

Matilda: don't pretend you don't know, it's the talk of he school! Your relatives are talking about it right now, over there!

Matilda: I was brokenhearted when I realised everybody had been invited, but me...

Trystan: still don't know what you're talking about....

Matilda: oh for goodness sake Trystan, the Spooky Night party! The one that your family has organised!

Trystan: my family has organised nothing, my sister was tricked by my cousin into doing it! And my mum seemed to like the idea so there you go, we've been all dragged into this by my cousin.

Matilda: so you admit you are going to have a Spooky Night party!

Trystan: well, no, because I'm not going.

Matilda: what? How come you are not? I assume it's in your house?

Trystan: well, partly, but then I think they're planning to go somewhere else in town afterwards... I think trick or treating and then Octavia wants to take them in some new place I've never heard of...

Matilda: what! This is so cool!

Trystan: no it's not. I'm not into this Spooky Day stuff.

Matilda: but I would love to go to such a thing!

Trystan: well, I don't. But you can do whatever you want!

Matilda: well no, I cannot.

Trystan: meaning?

Matilda: well, to make it simple, I need you Trystan!

Trystan: er.... what?

Matilda: *laughs* ahaha you should see your face right now Trys!

Trystan: it's not funny.

Matilda: well, yes it is, because whatever you may think, I still need you to invite me to your party, and come with me of course.

Trystan: what! That is so not an option! Besides, it's a family thing so....

Matilda: no it's not.

Trystan: yes it is!

Matilda: it's not, because Tyler's going.

Trystan: of course he is, he's Elena's boyfriend!

Matilda: well, if she can take him, you can take me. Easy!

Trystan: what! Nonono, so not an option! Besides, I don't want to go. You go if you want, but I'm not! So don't talk to me, go talk to my sister.

Matilda: well, I could do that yes, but I still need you because I don't want to go on my own! Come on Trys, I don't want to beg you, but I really want to go! Please!

Matilda: see, I said please!

Trystan: I've heard...

Matilda: please please please Trystan! I really want to go... please....

Trystan: no, I----

Matilda: Why is it that you don't want to go?

Trystan: I don't like Spooky Day that's all.

Matilda: why? It's cool, you get to wear a costume and go around ask for sweets!

Trystan: it's Spooky okay? I don't like spooky things!

Matilda: ha! So you're scared!

Trystan: I'm not scared, it's just... I don't understand all this fascination with the spooky stuff. I mean, why would people want to be creeped out on Spooky Night? It's so nice to be sitting at home, reading a book or inventing stuff... it's so.... safe!

Matilda: awww you're so sweet Trystan...

Trystan: shut up, stop pretending to be nice, you're not nice, I know you're only doing it because you want to come to the party! Besides, I don't know why I'm telling you all this stuff. We shouldn't be having this conversation. Or any conversation at all. Remember? You said that you didn't want to talk to me anymore!

Matilda: okay fine let's clear this once and for all. I've changed my mind okay? I want us to be friends.

Trystan: but see, you can't just decide you want to be my friend one day and the other decide that you don't want to be my friend anymore. Besides, you seem to have forgotten what you've done. My sister's birthday party, remember? Although I wish I could forget! But I can't, and I don't see how you can just ignore it! And since for whatever reason I'm sharing too many details with you today, you have hurt my feelings Matilda, a lot! There, I've said it! I can't believe I have told you this stuff, but I have, can't go back now. Happy?

Matilda: I do remember, okay? But for the records, you have hurt my feelings too. And I'm just so angry at you, and I just wish I could tell you and shout at you! But I can't, because I also want you to take me to that party with you.

Trystan: so.... you hate me, but still want me to take you to the party?

Matilda: yeah, any problems with that?

Trystan: 6 o'clock my place on Spooky Night. And wear a costume.

Matilda: cool. But you need to wear a costume too.

Trystan: okay...

Matilda: cool.

Octavia: what is it, An?

Aneira: that girl, Matilda... she's been talking to Trystan for a while... I tought she had said she didn't want to talk to him again, and then I met her the other night at the bakery and said to tell Trystan that she didn't say hello... isn't it weird? And now she's back talking to him...

Octavia: haha of course she is, why wouldn't she be?

Aneira: well, because she made a scene in the cafeteria the other day...

Octavia: oh An, you're so naive!

Octavia: I know precisely why she's doing it, and I thought you would have realised it too by now!

Aneira: please don't say that's because she has a crush on my brother or something, because if that is true, then there must be something really wrong with her, as with the way she behaves she's definitely not doing herself a favour...

Octavia: well, there are all kind of people Annie, not all of them are so good and easy to read as you are.... and some people's motives for doing something are not always exactly what you think they would be!

Ella: speaking of which! You should definitely know about that one, right?

Octavia: er... why would you say that?

Aneira: well, it's obvious, isn't it? All this Spooky Party business... come on, tell us!

Octavia: uhm... no I'd better not...

Aneira: why not?

Octavia: well... you'll find out soon enough anyway! Gotta go now, but we shall discuss the details at your brothers' birthday party right?

Aneira: okay... see you tomorrow then....

Alice: so.... here we are at last.... our twins are growing up....

Leo: yes... I can't believe they will be going to school tomorrow! Time flies so fast....

Leo: and if I have to be honest, I'm a little bit worried....

Alice: about what?

Leo: well, Aneira and Trystan are so quiet but these two... I have a feeling they're really going to be double trouble!

Eric: who, us? Noo, look at our angel faces, we are going to be gooood boys, right brother?

James: yes, sure thing! *laughs*

Alice: mmm perhaps you're right...

Trystan: come on, when is the party starting? I'm starving, I need some cake!

Alex: and me, cousin, and me!

Amelia: relax guys, all in due time! No need to rush...

Zoe: well said cousin... I don't understand people rushing and stressing all the time... let's take it easy and enjoy the moment!!

Leo: come on Alice, looks like the kid-folks are getting nervous! And there's a lot of them now! I mean, when have all the toddlers grown up?

Alice: well, they were all born at about the same time so... and Catherine said her girls were really looking forward to attend this party on their own! So I guess our two are the last to grow up from this round of kids... right Eric? You're the first one! Are you ready to become a child?

Eric: yeees!!! It's my birthday woo hoo!!!

Crowd: *cheering* happy birthday!!!!!

Chloe: my sister is right... chill people! Why all this fuss for a stupid birthday!! I mean, we all age up at some point, I still don't see how this would be an occasion to celebrate... I mean, why do people celebrate getting older? I am definitely not looking forward to that! Although I think I like being a child more than being a toddler... but that's it, no more growing up please!

Luke: she's right.... being children is good, but that's it! I think I just want to enjoy my childhood and not think of my next birthday at all!

Amelia: oh, shut up people, birthdays are a good way to show love and support! We're basically saying hey, welcome to the new stage of life, don't worry you won't be on your own because your huge family will be here for you!

Zoe: indeed! It's a happy happy thing!

Alex: and there is cake! It's always good when there is cake!

Trystan: wow, this new lot of cousins is so... varied.... but Amelia seems so wise!

Alice: looks like your cousins are all waiting for you to blow your candles, Eric! Ready?

Eric: yeeeeees!

Alice: take a big breath and then.... blow your candles!

Eric: cool!

Eric&Alice: *blow candles*

Aneira: woo hooo!! Well done brother!!!!

Leo: see? Do you think you can blow your candles as well, James?

James: yesss!! Is it my turn now?

Alice: yes honey, in a minute! Sorry Leo, do you mind waiting? I really want to help both my sons to blow their candles...

Leo: yes honey, I'm here when you're ready....

Alice: there you go sweetheart! Your big moment has come!

Eric: yaaay my big moment has come! What is a big moment by the way?

Eric: ooh it's sparkly!

Eric: ta dah!! Here's the new me!!

Alice: awww you're all grown up!!!

Eric: what is wrong with my eyes?

Leo: nothing, it happens every time, it's part of the process! You'll be fine in a minute!

Eric is now computer whiz!

Jimmy: cool, so now we'll have even more friends to play with!! So great that there's so many cousins in this family!!

Aneira: indeed... it's lovely to see so many kids around!

Arni: and it makes me a very proud grandfather!

James: is it my turn yet, daddy? Wow Eric looks so big!

Leo: yes kid, your turn to grow up now! Mummy wants to help you blow your candles, but I'll be here next to you okay?

James: cool!

Alice: everyone, ready to see James grow up?

Eric: yaaay come on brother, then we can finally have cake together!

Leo: woo hoo!!! Go James!!!

Crowd: *cheering*

More crowd: *cheering*

Zoe: now I am getting hungry too, though... I don't mean to rush you, because I don't like rushing but... can we please proceed?

Lowri: hellooooo I'm here too! Everybody seems to have forgotten about me.... but I'm here! Daddy, why don't you pick me up? I want to see what's going on!

Leo: in a minute, honey, we need to cheer and wish your brother a happy birthday first!

James: yayyyy happy birthday tooooo meeeee

Eric: yeees happy birthday to us!!! Being a child feels great already, so much many things we can do, brother!! I can't wait to do mischief with you!! Come on James, grow up! It's going to be soooo much fun!

James&Alice: *blow candles*

Leo: happy birthday James!

Jimmy: yay, another cousin to join the kids party!

Ella: oh my goodness I had not realised how many cousins I had until they all became kids... well, all except from Gareth and Lowri... it's going to be such a hard work!

Amelia: that's not fair, I'm sure we're not hard work, are we girls?

Chloe: of course not. Just give me what I want and I'll be out of your way. Easy!

Alice: now, time to grow up, little one!

James: wow, my eyes are doing something weird....

James: I can almost see inside my nose! Cool!

James: but I can still see the sparkles! I'm all sparkly!

James: now, when I open my eyes the squint will be gone...

James: no way, still there!

Eric: it goes away after a while, no worries brother....

Eric: and welcome to the world of childhood! And cake!

James rolled vehicle enthusiast as his third trait. I've never had this one before, might be fun!

Zoe: yes, especially cake, I'm starving...

Chloe: and me... but I bet it's gonna take ages to queue up and get a slice, so be prepared, sister!

Amelia: just calm down cousins, I'm sure we'll all get our slice in the end, so no need to freak out!

Alex: how can she always be so calm?

Trystan: I don't know... maybe because she's a good witch living with two evil witches, her mother and her sister... I bet she kinda needs to be zen to survive...

Aneira: awww my brothers look so lovely!

Leo: indeed... I'm proud of my baby boys! But I stick to what I said earlier, I have a feeling these two are going to be a handful...

Eric: wow... it looks so big from up close!

James: it does indeed! This is our moment brother, we can finally have our slice of cake!!

Eric: wooow this is a magic moment that we shall remember forever, right brother?

James: right...  we're holding a slice of cake!

Chloe: big deal, it's just cake! We had it the other day for our birthday...

Zoe: yes, but still, cake is always cake!

Octavia: I'm gonna eat it all! Mwahahahaha

James: wow, this is a huge piece of cake! I like being a child already!

Amelia: the birthday boys have got their slice of cake, I think we can start queuing now!

Octavia: step aside kids, I'm gonna get my slice before you! And possibly eat yours as well!

Zoe: why does your sister want to eat our cake?

Amelia: just ignore her, she can't help being evil...

Chloe: yeah but, I do want my slice of cake! Move on guys, I don't want cousin Octavia to have the whole cake to herself!

Lowri: why is everyone fretting and pushing the queue? I don't understand...

Eric: don't worry sister, it's just grown up stuff... you will understand one day!

Lowri: but I want to know now! I hate being left on the floor when all the cool stuff is going on up there!! Someone pick me up please!!

Amelia: there are still too many people, maybe we should wait here...

Chloe: and allow your sister to get all the cake? Never!

Zoe: I think this time I have to agree with my sister, Amelia.... I think we should get going and fight for our slice!

Chloe: well said, sister!

Trystan: I just think it's pointless... too many people, by the time we get to the cake I bet there will be nothing left...

Alex: try to be positive, cousin!

Aneira: hey little brother! Mind if I sit here with you?

James: sit down big sis! There is plenty of seats!

Aneira: I thought you were going to celebrate your first slice of cake with your brother?

James: yeah but we got separated in the crowd, I don't know where he's gone! There are way too many people in this family!

Aneira: haha probably in the dining room?

James: oh yeah... why did I not think of that? Oh well, we're here now....

Ella: hello birthday boy! How are you enjoying your cake?

Eric: mmm so yummi!

Eric: I've waited so long to have a taste... and it's just delicious!

Eric: I've always wanted to try cake, because it did look yummi... but I didn't know what I was missing until now! It's just sooooo amazing!

Ella: welcome to the world of cake, cousin!

Ella: yummi but a diet killer....

Eric: honestly, who needs a diet when we can have cake?

Eric: life is short cousin, we'd better enjoy the cake as much as we can!

Ella: haha wise boy...

Eric: also, did you know that heavier people are more difficult to kidnap? So be safe, eat cake!

Ella: hahaha where have you heard this one?

Eric: oh, dunno, I've just heard... but it's cool!*

*actually, I've pinched this from one of little the cafes in one of the parks in town! XD XD They always have funny writings on their blackboard, like "yawns are a silent scream for coffee" and so on :D I never actually had coffee or cake in there though, maybe I should!

Eric: but I gather your dieting to look good for the boy you like? Then I tell you cousin, this is all rubbish, if somebody likes you, they just do. If they don't, they just don't, regardless what you look like!

Ella: *coughs* excuse me???

Leo: easy boy, don't be rude to your cousin...

Eric: I was not being rude, I was being helpful! I mean, it's pointless to make efforts for people who don't like you, right? Because they always won't! While if they do like you, you don't need to make any efforts because they always will. Right?

Ella: the point being?

Eric: well, whatever your situation, you can always enjoy your cake!

Leo: *smiles*

Chloe: oh my goodness, this is insane people! Just get your slice and go! So glad I got mine...  hopefully my brother and sister will get theirs too... speed up guys!

Jimmy: Zoe, I don't think we'll ever make it... the cake is going down....

Zoe: I know... but we can't say we haven't tried, brother....

Luke: hello? Still most of the two cakes left?

Jimmy: that's right, we shouldn't give up Zoe!

Zoe: you go ahead brother, I'm right behind you!

Jimmy: we're close enough! I can actually touch the cake! Almost there, sister!

Arni: hey kid, respect the queue! I was there first!

June: oh, let the boy get his cake, Arni, don't be a grumpy old grandpa!

Eric: oh my goodness I can't believe you're still queuing up for the cake!

Trystan: I just got my slice, yay!

James: that was good!

Aneira: *smiles* I'm glad you liked your first slice of cake!

James: definitely... so, big sis, I was wondering... you have been a child right?

Aneira: haha yes I have!

James: so you can tell me everything I can expect from childhood, right? So far it's looking good, but just checking... did you enjoy being a child?

Aneira: well, of course I did! There is plenty of new things that you can do, you can play outside in the playground for example... and you can go to school and meet new friends! Of course, you need to study and do your homework, but I quite enjoyed the school time, I still do!

James: what do you mean by "study and do your homework"? I thought childhood was just about playing and be happy?

Aneira: well, mostly, but school is an important part of it! But don't worry, it can also be quite fun, it was for me at least! I'm sure you will enjoy it... and you have so many friends already, all your cousins are going to be in your class, and your big brother Trystan of course! And then you'll make new friends as well! I've heard that Tyler's sisters are also starting school soon... so see, big bunch of friends already!

James: if you say so....

Trystan: hey grandpa, you look like you're thoroughly enjoying your slice of cake!

Arni: quite right my boy! Cake is one of the pleasures of life, and you can never have too much! Especially when you're an old grandpa like me....

Trystan: oh grandpa, you're not old! Just a bit grey!

Arni: haha thanks, my boy! But the good thing is, that while I'm growing old, you kids are growing up! I would love to see you all married and starting off with your own families... but I fear I won't live long enough to see that, so sometimes I think of how you will all be like in your young adulthood... what job will you do, who will you marry, how many kids you will have...

Trystan: oh no grandpa, don't say that, I'm sure you will live forever! Besides, sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not planning to get married and have kids, thank you very much, so nothing to see here!

Arni: haha, well, if that's what you want fair enough... however I have heard that you do have a special friend, right? *winks* That bossy little girl with bushy pigtails... what's her name....

Trystan: what! Matilda is no special friend of mine, in fact, we're not even friends! Most of the time at least...

Arni: *smiles* then I must have heard wrong...

Trystan: definitely! Very very wrong! She spends most of her time annoying me... in fact, she even tricked me into inviting her to the stupid Spooky Day party! And in wearing a costume! Can you believe that?

Arni: well, I think it would be quite some fun, boy!

Elena: are you going to wear a costume too, grandpa?

Arni: of course I am! I wouldn't miss a costume party of course!

Trystan: ... are you serious? Why would you do that?

Arni: because it's fun, boy, because it's fun!

Leo: actually, I'm very excited to host a costume party too! You're never too old to dress up, right? And I don't think I've ever done this before!

Jimmy: have you decided what you're gonna wear, Luke?

Luke: nope... I've been a child for like 5 minutes, and there's so much stuff to learn, and then this party came up and it's just too much stuff to think about! I'll just leave it to last minute inspiration...

June: it will be fun to see all my grandchildren dressed up for Spooky Day! I am a very lucky grandmother, to have such a big and loving family sticking together!

Octavia: mmm this cake was so good... I think I'm going to have another slice....

Zoe: Alex, we're the last two left, we need to be quick to get our cake otherwise Octavia will finish it all off!

Alex: you're right... go on, get yours and then I'll get mine...

Zoe: ..... oops.....

Alex: oh no.....

Zoe: sorry Alex, I had not realised it was the last slice... it looked like there were still three quarters left! Sorry.... wanna share?

Alex: that's okay.... I'm just so unlucky.... I think I'll just go out and play in the garden before it gets dark and I have to go home... come around after you've eaten your cake!

Alex: rubbish, it's raining! It's really not my day....

Luke: at least it's not pouring down! I bet it will stop soon...

Jimmy: sorry guys, but I do love the rain! It's so... I don't know... relaxing!

Amelia: I do like it too... but I love the swing more! I mean, isn't it the best invention ever?

James: I don't really care... whatever the weather, we'll keep jumping on the trampoline! Right brother?

Eric: sure thing! And look at the view, it's amazing from up here!

Eric: I believe I can flyyyyyyyyyyy

Zoe: haha Eric and James are so funny!

Chloe: yeah, I bet we're going to have fun with this gang!

Chloe: you'll see sister, you don't need to worry about being shy tomorrow at school, it will be like being at home basically, with all the cousins around!

Zoe: yeah... I'm so glad!

Trystan: yeah, it's school tomorrow...

Trystan: that's rubbish, I want a day off to play with my newly grown up brothers!

Luke: this reminds me, that perhaps it would be better if we went home... it's our first day of school tomorrow, we don't want to oversleep right?

Alex: yeah, you're right... Eric and James, I think it's time to get going... but thanks a lot for the party! And see you tomorrow in school!

Eric: yeah, no problem! Thanks for coming guys! Sorry if I don't get down to say bye but this trampoline is so addictive! See ya tomorrow!

Amelia: yeah, I think I should go too... I need to find my big sister and then we can go home....

Octavia: so, all ready for the party?

Aneira: I think so....

Aneira: honestly Octavia, just relax! It's just people coming over with a costume and eating treats...

Aneira: and going trick or treating! By the way, I have agreed with mum that we will go trick or treating with the kids, and then we can come back here or go out.... ok?

Octavia: okay cool, so long as that doesn't take up too much time....and so long as none of the adults follows us afterwards! I've got plans you see....

Aneira: yeah yeah, your big plans! It would be great if you could share them with us...

Octavia: oh it's a surprise! But I'm sure you're going to like it, and it's in perfect Spooky Day mood!

Elena: I still haven't got a clue of what these plans could be... how about you El?

Ella: no clue at all...

Elena: my guess is that she's going to take us somewhere that her mum and dad don't approve of!

Ella: yeah maybe you're right.... although it sounds weird...

Ella: I mean, auntie Susie is an evil witch, just like her daughter, what places could there be that she doesn't approve of, that Octavia really wants to go to?

Elena: I don't know.... or wait, how about it's not a place, but a person? Maybe it's a super evil witch her mother does not approve of, but she still wants to see to learn some weird dark magic tricks!

Ella: mmm perhaps... who knows! What we know is this: Harry is not coming!

Elena: and neither is Nick...

Ella: what is wrong with those two? Maybe being on the verge of young adulthood made them feel like they're too cool for us! Rubbish....

Elena: yes, well, it's also weird that Nick didn't show up to James and Eric's birthday... I mean, I understand a kids' birthday party is not exactly what you look forward to, but still, we're a family and we've always been in this together!

Ella: exactly.... it's so weird!

Octavia: you do know why they're not showing up, right?

Aneira: who?

Octavia: cousin Nick of course, and that friend of Ella's, Harry....

Aneira: uh.... they're busy?

Octavia: oh my goodness, I can't believe I'm the only one to have noticed!

Aneira: noticed what?

Octavia: nevermind....

June: hey ladies, mind if I sit with you youngsters?

Elena: not at all grandma!

June: still talking about the Spooky Day party?

Ella: yeah... it seems to be the only topic of conversation these days!

June: I gather you're not as excited as your cousin Octavia?

Ella: oh no, I do love a good party it's just... it's just going to be us cousins, as always...

June: oh no, I've heard Trystan is bringing a friend, I'm sure you could bring a friend too if you wanted! How about that handsome friend of your, that Harry guy?

Ella: please let's not go there, grandma...

Amelia: just in time! It's starting to rain quite heavily!

Alex: yeah... I don't know how the others can still be outside! They must like playing in the playground so much that they can endure the rain...

Elena: El, our little brother is here, I think it's time to go home...

Ella: right, we should go indeed, it's getting late!

June: but you can stay longer if you want, I'm going to prepare dinner shortly...

Ella: no that's fine grandma, but thanks!

Octavia: hey sis, have you come to tell me you want to go home?

Amelia: well, technically I don't want to go, but I think we should go because it's getting dark and it's raining...

Octavia: oh come on, don't tell me you're afraid of the dark, you're a witch!

Amelia: so what? I'm not like you...

Elena: thanks for everything An, we'll see you tomorrow in school...

Aneira: yep, see you tomorrow girls!

Luke: wow, my first day of school.... so exciting!

Alice: aww poor Lowri, I fear we have neglected you a little today....

Lowri: I'm cross with everyone for leaving me on the floor while you were having fun up there!

Alice: I know I know, and I'm so sorry sweetheart! Now, let's see if we can make up for the upsetting afternoon and master this walking skill, eh?

Aneira: mmm I don't think it's the best way to make up for the lack of attention....

Alice: no, look! Your little sister is almost a pro! And you're such a clever little thing, are you not?

Lowri: I am clever yess!

Alice: and you've mastered speaking so well... do you think your walking could be as good as your talking?

Lowri: of course! Look at me mummy, I can do it!

Alice: good girl! Come on Lowri, come to mummy!

June: your girl is so clever Alice... as all your other kids of course... but I have a feeling your little sister is going to be a special one, Aneira!

Aneira: she looks super clever....

June: yes she does... but also... I don't know... she's different from you lot, like she's ahead of her time, very smart, yes, but possibly a cheeky kind of smart... I think she's going to be a handful!

Aneira: oh, grandma, it's the same thing you said for James and Eric!

June: yes, indeed I said that, and they're going to be a handful too, but in a different kind of way I think... but then again, it's just a feeling your old grandma feels that's all!

Aneira: oh, I'm sure she's gonna be a lovely girl!

Alice: indeed you are, little Lowri! And you just mastered your walking skills! Well done baby!!!

Lowri :*laughs*

Aneira: hey, was that a knock on the door?

Alice: sounded like it...

Aneira: I'll go check... I wonder if it's one of the cousins who has forgotten something?

Trystan: hey, is dinner ready? I'm starving! An, where are you going? When are we eating?

June: so many questions, kid! Give your old grandma five minutes for plumbob's sake!

Aneira: looks like there's someone at the door, I'll be right back! I do wonder who that might be....

Glyn: hello, cousin, you've grown up!

Aneira: and you!! Oh my goodness, Glyn! What a surprise!! What are you doing here???

Glyn: are you not happy to see me?

Aneira: of course! Of course I am! But it's a shock! I definitely did not expect you when I opened the door! And you've grown up so much, what a handsome little man you have become!

Glyn: thanks cousin!

Aneira: but... really, not that I'm not happy to see you, but... what are you doing here?

Glyn: ah.... it's a long story.....

Aneira: I have time to listen....

Glyn: well, the thing is, when my new sister was born....

Aneira: oh my goodness! You have a sister now!! How come we didn't know anything about her?? Wow you're a big brother, congratulations!!

Glyn: thanks....

Glyn: actually, I was talking of the youngest of my sisters.

Aneira: oh my goodness! You've got more than one!!

Glyn: yes, two... Blodwen and Enfys... and that's exactly the problem!

Aneira: aww two lovely names! White flower and rainbow... they must be sweet girls!

Glyn: well... again, that's the problem.... my sister Blodwen is definitely not what you would think of a sweet girl... she drives my parents crazy, and she's only a toddler! Between you and me, I think she's taken after my mum....

Aneira: *laughs* I can imagine....

Glyn: and if I have to be honest, I'm not the best of sons either... I think I have troubled my parents as well... for different reasons perhaps... but if I have to be honest I'm not a saint either...

Glyn: but you see, life as the first born of the King and Queen is not easy! And all that royalty rubbish.... so boring... I just want to get out and play with my friends, and ride my horse! I don't want to be stuck in a room learning how to be a prince....

Glyn: anyway. The thing is, now that Enfys has arrived my mum went definitely crazy. With Blodwen having tantrums every other minute, and baby Enfys to look after, she just couldn't cope with me being... well, me, so she thought it would be a good idea for me to visit my good old relatives living in the human world....

Glyn: so here I am! Basically my mum wanted to get rid of me, so I'm all yours! Do you mind putting up with me for... er... for a while?

Aneira: aww of course not! You're always welcome here! And I'm sure my brothers will be thrilled to have another cousin to play with!

Glyn: ..... brothers?

Trystan: hey An, who was that?

Glyn: ... Trystan! You've grown up as well! But of course, we must be about the same age!

Glyn: remember me? I'm your cousin Glyn! I tried to involve you in my cake stealing masterplan last time you visited the castle...

Trystan: Glyn!!! Of course I remember!!! Holy Plumbob, what are you doing here? Was it a surprise for the birthday? Oh no, I fear you've missed it, almost everybody has gone home!

Alice: hey, who's-------- Glyn?????? Oh my goodness!!!! What a surprise!!!!

Glyn: mmm what birthday?

Trystan: my brothers' birthday party.... so if you're not here because of the party, why-----

Glyn: hey auntie Alice!! Surprise!!!!

Lowri: no mummy why are you putting me down again! I don't want to stay on the floor!

Alice: just wait here a minute okay? Look, your cousin Glyn has come to visit and I want to say hello! Don't you want to say hello to your cousin too?

Lowri: no!!

Glyn: looks like you've got a little sister too... you have all my sympathy, Trys...

Trystan: haha she's not that bad! She's kinda cute actually!

Glyn: mine is a pain... really... although the little one seems to be quieter....

Trystan: wow, you've got two sisters!

Glyn: yeah.... and you've got----

Trystan: two younger brothers, James and Eric, and little Lowri here!

Glyn: wow! Five kids... big family auntie Alice!

Alice: indeed... and have I heard correctly? Did you mention you have a sister??

Glyn: two of them, unfortunately....

Alice: awww but that's wonderful! You're a big brother!! We didn't know anything about it!

Glyn: oh, I bet it was just one of the many things that mum accidentally forgot to do, after Blodwen was born...

Alice: having a child is a big change of life you know... and people can feel weird sometimes...

Glyn: yeah yeah I know... and then on top of that, it's my mum we're talking about!

Alice: .... so.... has she sent you here?

Glyn: oh yeah, sorry, I told Aneira but you were not around... she has sent me here indeed, soon after my second sister Enfys was born.... my sister Blodwen is really hard work, and now with another new one to look after  she couldn't stand to have me around anymore and sent me here...

Alice: well, I'm sure she knew we would take care of you and you would have a nice time here!

Glyn: of course she did, not as if it was the first time she tries to dump me here anyway.... and don't make that face auntie, I know that she tried to get rid of me when I was born, and it's okay, I'm grown up now, I can live with it...

Alice: as I said, having kids affect people's lives... and perhaps sometimes people are not in the right state of mind and take the wrong decisions...

Glyn: as a matter of fact, auntie Alice, but I think I would have had a way better life over here with you!

Alice: oh Glyn, don't say that... I'm sure you don't think that....

Glyn: oh no I do! I know it's harsh, and I do love my parents, but I've never wanted to be a prince. I can't care less of being a prince. I would just want to have a normal life... but when you're the first born of the royals in charge it's not that easy... but on the plus side, I've got my two best friends always with me!

Alice: best friends?

Glyn: yes, my bodyguards! Remember?

Berwyn: have you called, master Glyn?

Berwyn: hello everyone! Wow, this looks like a cozy place to live in! Completely different from the castle... but more welcoming!

Aneira: holy plumbob! That gave me a fright, I didn't expect anyone else to come through that door!

Berwyn: if it's not princess Aneira!! It's so nice to see you!! Give your old friend Berwyn a hug!!

Aneira: er... it's nice to see you too....I guess...

Berwyn: *smiles*

Aneira: er... that was a bit awkward.... and please stop staring at me.... or do I have something weird on my face?

Berwyn: well well well, princess Aneira! You have grown up well! Look at you! My brother will be happy *smiles*

Aneira: er....what?

Alice: ... looks like you've got one .... er.... overenthusiastic friend there...

Trystan: I think I remember that guy! The kid with red hair... and there was another one with blue hair!

Glyn: yep, that would be Arwyn, Berwyn's brother! He's also here, probably tending the horses outside and probably to shy to be coming in!

Alice: but it's raining! Poor thing he's going to get completely soaked!

Leo: hey, what's going on here? I've heard voices...

Alice: oh, Leo! Look who's just come to see us!

Glyn: uncle Leo!

 Leo: Glyn!! I can't believe it!! What a surprise!!!!

Glyn: it's so nice to see you uncle Leo!! And it's so nice to be here with you all!!

Leo: and I'm so happy to have you here!! Is there a special reason for your visit? Where are your mum and dad? Are they alright?

Glyn: they are, they are.... and it's a long story... but I've already told it twice this evening, so would you mind asking auntie Alice to tell you? I feel quite tired now...

Berwyn: your dad is such a lovely person...

Aneira: he is indeed!

Berwyn: you know, it's not just Glyn who's happy to be here, we're very excited too!

Aneira: er.... good to hear that... I guess?

Berwyn: you know, we're extremely grateful to the Queen for having chosen us to protect our prince Glyn, and even more grateful to Glyn for being a great kid and treating us as friends....

Berwyn: but... maybe I shouldn't say this, but between you and me, life at the castle had become a little.... er.... complicated lately.... so we were only too happy to accompany Glyn to see his dear relatives, that is you and your family.... and are very grateful to you all for putting up with us!

Aneira: er... it's okay.... not that we had a choice anyway... but why was life complicated?

Berwyn: aah, too complicated to explain! Forget what I said!

Berwyn: now, if you'll excuse me, I need to thank your mother and father for their hospitality too!

Berwyn: also, if you have a look outside, you should be able to spot my brother hiding outside somewhere, he's too shy to come in but if you give him a wave he'll be here in no time!

Aneira: ... brother?

Berwyn: Now, Queen Alice, it's an honour to see you again!

Trystan: I didn't know you were a queen, mum?

Alice: I'm not...

Berwyn: oh no, you are to me! And to everyone else in the kingdom! Although as I was just saying to princess Aneira, we are extremely grateful to Queen Gale for taking us in as Glyn's guards, and Gwydion is an amazing king really! We're so grateful he's there... but anyway, in every elf's heart, King Leo is the real King! And therefore....

Trystan: cool! Annie, I had never thought about this, but we're actually royals!

Aneira: yes, in a world far far away.... there's no point thinking about it Trys, our life is here.... besides I personally am so glad that dad left auntie Gale in charge, I wouldn't have liked to live as a princess in that huge castle!

Arwyn: it's sad to hear... I thought you would enjoy living in the castle... and you would make a great princess!

Aneira: holy Plumbob it's the second time it happens tonight! What is wrong with you elves, is it your life mission to scare people to death by sneaking on them? Make some noise for goodness sake!

Arwyn: er... sorry.... I'm sorry if I have startled you... I certainly didn't want to do that.... and definitely it's not my life mission to startle people... I am so sorry....

Arwyn: that's why I didn't want to get in, I knew I would make a fool of myself! I just feel so nervous to be here....

Aneira: relax, I was joking! To some extent... but you and your brother should definitely learn not to sneak up on people!

Arwyn: yes, yes, you are right princess Aneira, we shall be more careful next time...

Aneira: it's okay....

Arwyn: .........

Aneira: .........

Aneira: And, you should also learn not to stare at people! Seriously, it's... confusing! And annoying, extremely annoying! Unless I've got something on my face, and in that case I would appreciate if you told me!

Arwyn: sorry I.... you.... you have grown up princess Aneira!

Aneira: so have you, Arwyn....

Arwyn: you... remember my name??

Aneira: of course I do, you remember mine, why should I not remember yours?

Arwyn: I.... I'm honoured....

Aneira: ...and I've heard that you and your brother have been great friends for little cousin Glyn...

Arwyn: he's a great kid... and we are here to protect him....

Aneira: not that he needs much protection in here I would think... but I'm glad he thinks of you two as friends!

Arwyn: it's an honour for us... and if I may, we consider him our friend too....

Aneira: I'm glad....

Arwyn: *smiles*

Aneira: Arwyn?

Arwyn: yes?

Aneira: could you please stop staring at me? It's awkward...

Arwyn: I'm sorry, I didn't know I was doing it....

Aneira: well, just stop okay?

Arwyn: okay... sorry.... I'm just very nervous to be here...

Aneira: nervous? Why?

Arwyn: er... I don't know...

Aneira: you have no reasons to be nervous, we're all nice and friendly and you and your brother and Glyn are welcome here!

Arwyn: *smiles* yes I know, and I thank you for that, it's just that.... I'm not like my brother, bubbly and chatty to everyone he meets... I'm not really a people person... I never know what to say to people... I usually prefer tending the horses!

Aneira: and yet you're talking to me....

Arwyn: well... that's right... well, you must be spec----

Aneira: wait a second! Did you just say that you like tending to your horses?

Arwyn: er... yes.... but I was also saying that---

Aneira: why didn't you say that before!! I love horses!! And we have two horses ourselves!! Stella and Quicksilver....

Arwyn: really? What a coincidence, I love horses too! And we have two as well... I've got one and Berwyn has got the other....

Aneira: cool!

Arwyn: yeah, cool!

Berwyn: .... *sighs* Alice, I think I need to talk to you later, it seems like my brother needs some help there....

Berwyn: hey brother, why don't you take Aneira to see the horses?

Aneira: do you mean... you have brought them here?

Arwyn: well, yes, we couldn't possibly walk, it would have taken ages! So we came on horseback, with prince Glyndwr riding with one of us in turns...

Aneira: oh my goodness! And where have you left them?

Arwyn: well, just outside really.....

Aneira: poor things they must be feeling lonely! Left alone to roam in a place they don't know...

Arwyn: well... I'm sure they will be fine....

Aneira: we must go check on them, and then you can take them to meet our horses! And they can have some food and water, and they can play!

Berwyn: oh, I'm sure our horses are alright... they love Arwyn and he loves them more than anything else! More than me, his own brother! Can you believe it?

Arwyn: well, they're not as annoying as you are, for starters!

Berwyn: see? I've got such an ungrateful brother...

Aneira: *giggles*

James: ouch, I had not realised how heavily it was raining until I got thoroughly soaked and even my ear is full of water!

Eric: well, apart from the rain I have to say being a child is quite some fun! Way better than being a toddler! So much more fun stuff to do!

Chloe: hey, who are those people? I don't think I've ever seen them before!

Jimmy: Chloe, don't be rude, they must be auntie Alice and uncle Leo's friends!

Chloe: I don't think I've ever seen them before...

Jimmy: nor have I... anyway, time to go little sisters, I'll go tell Trys that we're going and then we're off okay?

Chloe: as you wish, big brother...

Chloe: seriously, who does he think he is? Just because he's slightly older than we are he acts as if he had such a huge experience of life...

Zoe: well, he is our big brother technically....

Chloe: yeah, but if truth be told, he's still a kid, exactly like we are!

Chloe: anyway, have you seen those guys Zoe? They look funny... and what are they wearing? Do you think they're already dressing up for Spooky Day? *giggles*

Zoe: I don't know, but I don't feel at ease with people I don't know... I think it's better we just say goodbye and go....

Chloe: mmm no, I think I would like to find out who the new guests are.... they seem... interesting.... don't you think?

Zoe: oh no, please, let's just go home sister....

Eric: well, cousin Chloe has got a point, brother... these newcomers seem interesting to say the least.... do you reckon who they might be?

James: I don't know brother, but I guess they're relatives....

Eric: really! With those funny clothes?

James: well, look at their ears, brother... exactly like ours! They might be relatives from dad's side of the family... after all, he's got a sister lost somewhere... maybe these are her kids!

Eric: cool! More cousins! Let's go meet them, James! Besides, dad's sister is not lost, she just lives very far away, in the land where dad was born...

Trystan: it's okay mum, we have a big house, we can host everyone! And I have a lot of space in my bedroom, we can put extra beds for our guests and I can move in with Eric and James, no problem....

Glyn: hey, but I want to stay with you Trystan, you're my favourite cousin! Can I move in with you guys and leave Arwyn and Berwyn in the other room?

Alice: mmm  I don't know but I'm sure we can find a solution....

Chloe: .....

Chloe: hi!

Glyn: uh?

Glyn: Oh, hello.... and who are you? Another cousin? I didn't know Trys had more sisters?

Chloe: oh, no, I'm his cousin! I'm Chloe...

Glyn: nice to meet you Chloe, I'm Glyn....

Chloe: you have a funny name... but I like your green hair! Is it for real?

Jimmy: Chloe! Don't be rude to Trystan's cousin!

Chloe: oh shut up Jimmy! So, you're Trystan's cousin uh? I should have guessed... your ears....

Glyn: yeah... my mum is uncle Leo's sister....

Chloe: oh, like my mum is auntie Alice's sister! Cool! So, do you come from Elfland then? Is it true that you've got fairies as well over there? Uh?

Trystan: please mum, we're going to be good boys, but it would be nice to sleep in the same room, the four of us... we're grown up enough!

Alice: your brothers just grew up today...

Glyn: well, myself and Trystan are old enough to make sure the little ones behave, right Trys? *grins*

Alice: mmm I'll go talk to your dad....

Chloe: .....

Glyn: well done Trys, it's gonna be fun!!

Jimmy: I wish I could sleep over here with you guys...

Zoe: oh no please, can we go home Jimmy?

Chloe: hey, I was talking to you! Pay attention please...

Glyn: er... alright... sorry....

Chloe: I was saying, that if you are visiting for a while and like sleepover parties we can organise one in our house! So you don't need to hang out with your cousins only, you can hang out with us as well!

Eric: oh dear....

Glyn: er.... okay....

Chloe: only okay? I thought you would be thrilled! We are cool too you know!

Glyn: er....

Jimmy: oh man, I'm so sorry about my sister Glyn.... just ignore her....

Eric: ....

James: brother... what exactly is she doing?

Eric: don't ask... but someone should take her away from Glyn....

Zoe: ... oh come on sister, give it a break, I want to go home!

Chloe: and you know, we could show you around, and show you where all the cool places are!

Glyn: ... er.... okay... but I think Trystan and his brothers are going to do that already....

Chloe: yes but they're boring, me and my sister are much more fun! Right Zoe?

Zoe: *sighs* please, Chloe, let's just go....

James: hey!

Eric: excuse me? We're boring?

Jimmy: Zoe is right, Chloe, just leave poor Glyn alone, he's just arrived after a very long journey!

Chloe: mind your own business, brother! I like him and I want to be friendly! I want him to be my friend!

Glyn: .....

Jimmy: er.... can't you make friends another time? I'm sure we're gonna see him again, right Trys?

Trystan: yeah sure, I think they're staying for a while! It's so cool!

Chloe: I make friends whenever I please, is that clear? Trystan! Did you say your cousin is staying for a while? How long is a while?

Jimmy: stop it Chloe, we're going straight home, now!

Chloe: no! I want to stay!

Glyn: ... hey!

Glyn: and who are you?

Zoe: ah..... hi.....

Glyn: hi, I'm Glyn, and you are.... the sister of... oh dear, I fear I've forgotten her name....

Zoe: she's Chloe, and yes, I'm her sister yes....

Glyn: cool! You look almost identical, but not completely... and what is your name, may I ask?

Zoe: Zoe...

Glyn: that's a very beautiful name!

Zoe: er... thanks...  I never thought whether my name was beautiful or not...

Glyn: well, I like it! And it' means "life", doesn't it?

Zoe: yes it does! How did you know?

Glyn: well, I know many things... *smiles*

Chloe: FINE! Let's go home and have it your way then, big brother.... but I shall not be happy, and I'm going to tell daddy, and you know he wouldn't want his precious daughters to be unhappy... *smirks*

Jimmy: oh shut up sister and speak for yourself, Zoe seems happy enough to me! Besides, he told me to make sure I looked after you two, and that's precisely what I'm doing! Now, we're going home!

Zoe: oh, it seems like we're going...

Glyn: oh, I see, it's quite late indeed.... but it was nice to meet you Zoe, I'm sure I'll see you around, yes?

Zoe: okay.... I guess.... I have to go now....

Aneira: .... hahaha that was a funny one!

Berwyn: indeed! And you haven't heard this other story! Do you want to hear of when Arwyn was a child and he----

Arwyn: for goodness sake Berwyn, just stop it! I'm sure Aneira doesn't want to hear all this stuff... besides, it's embarrassing.... how would you feel if I started to tell her your stories?

Berwyn: mmm no, I think Aneira wouldn't want to hear those....

Arwyn: of course she wouldn't, they're just appalling!

Aneira: appalling! Why?

Arwyn: well, let's just say that my brother has got himself a certain reputation...

Aneira: reputation?

Berwyn: oh, rubbish, just because I'm friendly it doesn't mean I mean anything else! It's just all those girls, reading stuff that was not there! And then being upset because I didn't mean what they thought I meant, but of course I didn't mean!

Aneira: I'm confused...

Arwyn: my brother is... well, he's very popular with the girls... but he also leaves a long line of broken hearts wherever he goes!

Berwyn: I admit it, I like girls, who wouldn't? But it's not my fault if they all start thinking that I want to marry them or something! I mean, do you think I want to marry you?

Aneira: er... what!!! No of course not....

Berwyn: SEE!! Brother, she's a smart one!! But then again, if I have to be fair, I'm usually more friendly than this if you know what I mean... and you are gorgeous, really, but you're off limits and I've been a good guy! See brother? I can be a good guy! *grins*

Aneira: er... what?

Arwyn: *sighs* I think we were going to check on the horses....

Aneira: that's right! What are we waiting for! Let's go!! And change in your outdoor clothes, it's starting to be chilly outside!

Aneira: come on, what are you waiting for?

Berwyn: exactly, what are you waiting for, brother? It's your chance, go with her!

Arwyn: ....

Berwyn: what?

Arwyn: why did you tell her all that stuff about me? It's embarrassing!

Berwyn: well, since you're not a talker, I got her to get to know you through me!

Berwyn: am I not clever? *smiles*

Arwyn: oh shut up.... besides, you were going too far!

Berwyn: don't worry brother, I would never hurt your feelings... or hers, she seems like a nice girl, you chose well...

Arwyn: yes well, it doesn't help that I'm not as good a talker as you are... generally speaking, plus, for some reason I never know what to say to her... how do you do it brother? Tell me.... and----

Arwyn: *sneezes*

Berwyn: hey! You've not caught a cold, have you now? You'd better listen to what your future wife said, it's chilly out there!

Arwyn: shut up! And she's not---- don't say that ever again, someone might overhear you and get the wrong impression!

Berwyn: what wrong impression? That since you met that girl that only one time when we were kids, you had that feeling that she would be the one you would marry? And of course she has no clue about any of it? Yeah, now that I think of it, it's a bit weird, you know that? You sound like a creep! My .... stories are sooo normal in comparison....

Arwyn: just shut up and let's go outside before she comes back!

Berwyn: wow, it seems your favourite thing to tell your darling brother these days... to shut up....

Berwyn: oh well, I still love you anyway I suppose... anyway, you go brother, what are you waiting for?

Arwyn: .... I....I can't..... I don't know what to say.... come with me.... please!

Berwyn: oh, come on! Seriously? I had to spend ages listening to you talking about her and now that you've got a chance... you want me to come with you! Goodness brother, you need to grow up...

Arwyn: only this time... please.....

Berwyn: so! I see you've already met Luna and Stardust!

Aneira: there you are! I was wondering where you had gone! I thought you were behind me?

Berwyn: well yes, sorry about that, my brother had a bit of an issue.... and had to run to the toilet before it was too late....

Arwyn: WHAT!! I had no issue!!! Don't listen to him!!!

Aneira: *laughs*

Arwyn: Berwyn how dare you!

Berwyn: *laughs* shush brother, and look at her...

Aneira: awww these horses are so cute!!

Aneira: hello Stardust... I can see you like cuddles! Now, let's see if you like carrots as much as your friend Luna here!

Arwyn: .... she is beautiful....

Berwyn: yes she is.... you'd better get a move on brother, or I might just break my promise to you....

Arwyn: what! You would not! Berwyn!

Berwyn: relax, I'm joking, a promise is a promise! And then I bet this world is full of beautiful girls, right? Do you think Aneira might introduce me to her friends?

Arwyn: remember the main reason why we're here Berwyn, you'd better behave!

Berwyn: not that you didn't have a secondary reason to be here.... now, go and talk to her!

Arwyn: I.... I can't....

Berwyn: why not! It's not that difficult!

Arwyn: for you, not for me! I panic and I don't know what to say... I'm not like you, and you know it... please?

Berwyn: *sighs* for goodness sake, brother! Watch and learn! And relax!

Arwyn: I'm just hopeless....

Arwyn: it's so not fair....

Berwyn: so! I can see that you've already charmed our horses! Isn't it, buddy? Do you like Miss Aneira, eh?

Aneira: they are so sweet! I could spend all my days with the horses...

Berwyn: you'd get along well with my brother then, he's exactly the same!

Arwyn: ....

Berwyn: that's the reason he doesn't talk much I reckon... spends too much time with the animals and speaks their language too much and he has probably forgotten most of ours!

Aneira: really?

Arwyn: of course not! Stop saying rubbish, Berwyn!

Berwyn: *laughs* I was only joking... anyway, Ann - can I call you Ann? Did you say there was somewhere Stardust and Luna could get some hay and water?

Aneira: of course! Right next to the house! Follow me please!

Arwyn: er... thanks for putting up with our horses by the way....

Aneira: oh it's nothing, it's a pleasure really! They are so lovely, I'm sure they'll like Stella and Quicksilver!

Aneira: here we are! You can take them in and they'll find anything they want over here. Food, water, shelter, stuff to play with... and company of course!

Berwyn: wow you've got lots of space! Do you like it, Luna?

Arwyn: yes, this looks lovely.... again, thank you so much...

Aneira: it's okay!

Aneira: Come on in you, lovely! Awww you're so beautiful!

Berwyn: wow, are you talking to me? *smiles* and yes, I know I am beautiful *winks*

Aneira: ah... sorry I---- I was talking to the horses....

Arwyn: I am so sorry.... I apologise for my brother.... he's just... he doesn't mean what he says, he just can't help being flirty!

Aneira: *giggles* it's okay, he's funny....

Arwyn: is he?

Aneira: you are a funny set of twins! I wonder if my brothers will be like you two when they grow up....

Arwyn: mm I don't think I've met your brothers yet....

Aneira: oh you will, soon, it was their birthday today and they've just become children... but unlike Trystan, I have a feeling they will bring a lot of mischief to the house! *smiles*

Arwyn: you are very fond of them....

Aneira: I am! Of all my brothers... and of my little sister!

Aneira: She's such a cute girl.... although she seems prone to mischief as well! But she's so beautiful, I bet when she grows up she'll be a heartbreaker! *laughs*

Arwyn: well, hopefully not as a bad one as my brother....

Berwyn: hey! I'm right here you know! But wait, does that mean that you think I'm very beautiful too, brother? *laughs*

Berwyn: speaking of which, I was thinking... have you got many girlfriends, Ann?

Aneira: uhm... I guess? They're mostly my cousins though....

Berwyn: cousins! But that's amazing! And I bet they are as beautiful as you are! *winks*

Aneira: *blushes* er---

Arwyn: stop it Ber, you're making her uncomfortable!

Berwyn: what, do you think that she's not beautiful? How rude of you, brother! I'm sorry Ann, but even if my brother thinks otherwise, I do think you're beautiful! *smiles*

Arwyn: I DID NOT SAY THAT BERWYN! You're .... impossible! I was just saying-----anyway, I don't like where this is going... if I were you Aneira, I wouldn't introduce him to any of my friends!

Berwyn: rubbish! Don't listen to him Ann, I'm not that bad! Besides, if we need to stay here for a while it would be good to make friends, right?

Aneira: well, I guess so, yeah....

Berwyn: brilliant! So, can you introduce me?

Arwyn: don't do it, Aneira.... don't do it....

Berwyn: oh, don't listen to my brother, he's always so serious and, between us, he's quite lame!

Arwyn: hey!

Aneira: well, I suppose if you came to the Autumn festival in town after school, you could meet my friends yeah....

Berwyn: brilliant! That's a deal then! Where is this place again?

Aneira: but you have to promise you won't go breaking my cousins' hearts!

Berwyn: of course I won't, lovely, do I seem like the type?

Arwyn: yes you do....

Berwyn: well, I am if you listen to my brother, but I mean, look at me, I'm a decent kind of guy! *smiles*

Aneira: I'm sure you are *smiles*

Awryn: really, how does he do it? I wish I had such charm as well...

Berwyn: and you know what I was thinking? If you've got a lot of friends we could even organise a party at some point! Don't you love parties?

Aneira: uhm... I guess... actually, we do have one organised already....

Berwyn: really! When is it?

Aneira: on Spooky night... it's a costume party.... we'll go trick or treating with the kids and then we'll come back and dance or have food, and then we'll go out to some mysterious place that my cousin Octavia is dying to visit.... actually, now that I think of it, you don't even need to come to see us after school to meet my cousins, as you'll meet everyone on that night already!

Berwyn: that is wonderful! Except from the kids part... I mean, I like them but the kind of party I had in mind was teen-only entrance... otherwise we would spend the night just looking after the kids! Not fun.... besides, I assume this being in your house will involve your parents as well?

Aneira: well yeah but.... trick or treating is quite some fun really! And we all live in the same house, it's not like I can kick my siblings and cousins and parents out really?

Berwyn: no you can't, I assume that would be rude yes.... but is there nowhere else we could organise a teen-only party?

Arwyn: Berwyn, now you are being rude... Aneira, I think your costume party is going to be awesome, and we are very grateful that we can attend! Right, brother? Besides, you're forgetting that we're here to look after Prince Glyndwr.... who is still a child if you had not noticed...

Berwyn: well, right right okay I get that. And sure, your party plans sound wonderful and I'm sure we'll have fun! But I was just saying, there's no limit to the number of parties that we can organise right? So why don't we organise another one, after this one, just for teens? Perhaps somewhere else adults- and kids-free?You know, so that we can have live music, some drinks, dim lights, dancing, and that kind of things?

Arwyn: oh, don't listen to him Aneira, he just wants to create the conditions to break yet another girl's heart!

Berwyn: but of course not! I just thought it would be fun to have a teen-only relaxing and fun night! But I do admit I love partying and we are not able to do this at the castle, so I thought that now that we're free we could at least make the most of it....

Aneira: actually, I think it could be a good idea!

Berwyn: really?

Aneira: yes! I've never been to such a party and I would like to try... besides, someone needs to start using the cottage at some point, that's what it was built for anyway....

Arwyn&Berwyn: what cottage?

Aneira: here we are! Welcome to the Love Cottage! Isn't it pretty?

Arwyn: indeed!

Berwyn: and very romantic in such a clear and starry night! Who lives here?

Aneira: no one! My grandparents decided to build it for them, or for my parents, as a retreat from the madness of our main house when they need a break, and for us kids, so that we could have a safe place to go to when we need to be alone, and a safe place where us cousins could be all together, and yet away from our families. I think they thought that when we all grew up we might want to have cousins-only parties, without our parents and grandparents, and this would be a safe place to have them....

Berwyn: awesome! Sounds like a plan!

Aneira: the cottage is not big, but is fully furnished, and there are two double bedrooms and a kids' bedroom with six beds, so although someone will need to bring a sleeping bag as there's lots of us, it's still quite comfortable. Nobody has used the cottage yet, we've only had a cottage-warming party when my grandparents finished decorating it, but it's not been used since then.

Aneira. So I guess we could organise your party there?

Berwyn: Ann... you're amazing! I can't wait!

Arwyn: I can't believe he got what he wanted... really, how does he do it?

Aneira: actually, I can't wait too! It sounds like a great plan! Thanks for suggesting it....

Berwyn: no problem at all, count on me on all things party! *grins*

Arwyn: .... and it hurts that he's charmed her as well! Seriously, I think sometimes I could punch him in the face were he not my brother....

Berwyn: wow... had I mentioned you have the most beautiful eyes? I could stare at them the whole night...

Aneira: what! *laughs* er... thanks... *blushes*

Arwyn: that's enough!

Arwyn: please, Aneira, again, I'm so sorry for my brother, he just can't help it.... just don't listen to him and don't let him tease you!

Berwyn: yeah sorry, I can't help praising beauty when I see it! And you are very beautiful Ann, it's a fact!

Berwyn: isn't it, brother? Does she not have the most beautiful eyes? Come on, admit that you find her beautiful too!

Arwyn: what!! I---- I-----

Berwyn: you what? Come on say it brother, "Ann is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen but I'm too shy to talk to her"!

Arwyn: WHAT!! I----

Berwyn: what, brother? It's the plain truth!

Arwyn: I--- shut up Berwyn! I---

Aneira: *laughs* guys, you're so funny!!

Aneira: poor Arwyn, you don't have to say anything, he's just teasing you! And you told me not to let him tease me! *laughs*

Berwyn: yeah, he's hopeless... and look at his serious face, I mean, you just want to make him feel uncomfortable right? And look, he's blushing!

Arwyn: oh shut up brother, I'm not blushing! Besides, it's pitch black here, even if I was, you would not be able to see it!

Aneira: hahaha you guys are soooo funny, you totally made my evening!

Arwyn: well, at least I'm glad we made you happy, Aneira... it's so beautiful to see you smile.... *smiles*

Berwyn: wow brother, I'm impressed!

Trystan: hey sis!

Aneira: ......

Trystan: sis??

Eric: I think she hasn't heard you....

James: HEY SISTER!

Aneira: hey! I had not seen you there! What are you doing out here? It's late and it's cold! Actually, I don't even know what time it is?

Trystan: it is quite late but mum sent us out to tell you that dinner is ready!

Trystan: grandma decided to go big and cooked loads of delicious stuff for our guests! So we can stay up and have a late dinner all together and go to bed a lot later than usual! Isn't it amazing?

Aneira: well, you're three lucky kids then I guess! Four, with Glyn...

Trystan: exactly! And you know what? We get to sleep all together in James and Eric's bedroom! We're gonna have fun!

Arwyn: *smiles*

Aneira: I'm sure you will *smiles* well then, perhaps we should all go to dinner then!

Berwyn: sure, and thanks again, Ann... really looking forward to our party....

Aneira: Trys....

Trystan: what?

Aneira: nothing it's just... it's nice to see you happy... I had not seen you smiling like that for ages... actually, I don't recall seeing you this happy before... see? Hanging out with friends is good! *smiles*

Trystan: yeah... I suppose it is *smiles*

Eric: hey you....

Berwyn: uh? Are you talking to me?

Eric: yeah...

Eric: I was talking to my brother and... uhm....

Berwyn: yes?

Eric: well, Glyn told us that you're his personal guards...

Berwyn: indeed we are!

Eric: but he said you're friends as well, right?

Berwyn: of course we are!

Eric: good. Because we were thinking of organising a sleepover party with our cousins and friends, so that Glyn can meet them you know... if you are going to stay here for a while he'd better meet our friends!

Berwyn: *smiles* totally agree on that one!

Eric: good! So, we were thinking of having the sleepover party here at the cottage.... we don't really want to do it at home, too many people... besides, someone needs to start using this party place here! Funny that we would find you here by the way! Anyway, mum and dad agreed to stay out of the way provided that Ann and you guys are with us....

Berwyn: quite sensible I would say *smiles*

Eric: yes but... I wanted to make sure that you guys won't be bothering us. I mean, you need to tell mum and dad that you're going to be there, but you don't need to be there really....

Berwyn: mmm meaning?

Eric: meaning, sister would never disobey my parents, so she will never agree to go somewhere else, but at least you could all agree to stay out of the way? Like, I don't know, camping outside or something?

Eric: I mean, it's not like we don't like you, or sister, but we want to do our own things! Watching movies, telling scary stories and all that stuff. And sorry if it's rude, but teens are a bit boring...

Berwyn: I see.... well, I think we can agree to that on one condition!

Eric: which is?

Berwyn: we're also planning to organise a party at the cottage, and that is going to be a teen-only party. If we stay away from your party, you need to stay away from ours!

Eric: fair enough, and quite easily done! Why would we want to come to a boring teen party anyway?

Berwyn: it's agreed then!

Eric: agreed!

James: cool! Well done brother! I think Glyn was right, these guys are on our side! *grins*

Berwyn: just try not to make too much mischief okay? *winks*

Eric: mischief? Us? Nooooo waaaaaay, right brother?

James: I so don't know what you're talking about *grins*

Arwyn: your brother seems very happy...

Aneira: yes... I think James and Eric will be good for him... and Glyn as well! It's good for him to have new friends....

Arwyn: you seem concerned about him....

Aneira: yes... well----

Berwyn: so, are we going to have dinner or not? I'm starving!

Berwyn: shall we go together, Ann? And we can discuss the plans for the party on the way....

Aneira: ah... sure, why not...

Arwyn: I can't believe he's doing it again....

Arwyn: take a big breath... inhale.... exhale..... count to three.... one...... two...... *sighs*

Aneira: is Arwyn coming?

Berwyn: yeah, don't worry about him...

James: hi!

Arwyn: hello....

James: why are you grumpy?

Arwyn: what! I'm not grumpy....

James: but you look grumpy.....

Arwyn: I said I'm not grumpy, kid....

Eric: come on James, let's go....

James: but your face says you're grumpy!

Arwyn: oh dear...

Eric: well yes, you don't look happy my friend... and even though you're twins, you don't look like your brother at all, did you know? Neither looks nor character I would say....

Eric: I hope he won't ruin our party... his brother seemed so laid back and so easy to talk to, but what if this one does not agree?

James: oh, don't worry Eric, I think he might be sad because sister went talking to his brother and left him here alone...

Arwyn: What!! Shut up, kids, you know nothing!!

Aneira: James, Eric, leave Arwyn alone please....

James: oh look! Sister is back, he's going to be happy again now!

Eric: no, I think he's the kind of person that stays grumpy forever...

Aneira: come on kids, off you go or by the time you get back, grandpa will have eaten all your dinner!

James: that is right Eric, he always says that, what if he actually eats our dinner? Let's go!

Arwyn: Aneira....

Aneira: I'm sorry, I hope my brothers didn't annoy you too much....

Arwyn: it's okay.... you came back....

Aneira: well, I had to save you before my brothers started questioning you and drove you nuts!

Arwyn: *smiles* that is very thoughtful....

Aneira: no, seriously, I have a feeling they can be a handful when they start... I didn't want them to make you regret coming here at all!

Arwyn: never! I mean, I would never regret coming here.... and seeing you again... I mean, seeing you all again... I mean....

Arwyn: sorry, I'm not like my brother, I don't seem to have the gift of charming people with my talk.... and it seems like I'm grumpy... but I'm not... it's just----

Aneira: *smiles* that's okay... I understand, I'm quite shy too... I think we should go back now, or we'll really be left without dinner!

Arwyn: yeah, sure!

Arwyn: so... you were saying about your brother Trystan earlier.... what is it that concerns you?

Aneira: well.... it's a long story.....

Arwyn: I've got time.... I may not be very good at talking but I'm good at listening....

Aneira: *sighs* okay then... well, it all started when this new girl moved to town.....

To be continued....

I hope you enjoyed the chapter!! It took ages to write, I can't believe it's already mid-July! Next chapter coming asap as always... hopefully before next month!!

Have a lovely weekend!