Hello everyone and welcome back to the Love Legacy!
Last time we left off with Octavia ready to take her cousins and friends to a secret supernatural hideout on Spooky Night...
Octavia: ta dah! Welcome to the Creepy Inn! The ultimate supernatural hangout!
Elena: it does look creepy....
Octavia: yes yes it does, it does... and it's very dangerous for those of you who are just ordinary people... or elves... but since you're my cover tonight, I've asked that you are left alone, so you should be fine... if you behave!
Tyler: she's asked who, exactly? And safe from what, exactly?
Elena: I don't like this...
Arwyn: I second that, I think we should go back...
Berwyn: oh, come on brother! So much for being the brave one of us!
Arwyn: I'm not afraid for me you dumb, but for... everyone else...
Berwyn: aww I knew that deep down you love your twin brother!
Arwyn: shut up Berwyn, I didn't mean you...
Octavia: everyone SHUT UP! This is possibly the most important night of my life, I won't have you ruin it!Elena: well, now you can also tell us what this is all about...
Octavia: none of your business, I've taken you here to let you experience a different kind of night out, that's it. I hope you enjoy.... while you can!
Octavia: Now, I'm going in. Have fun!Adrienne: hey, she's not leaving us here alone, right? I'm scared...
Ella: Well, she just did...Elena: typical Octavia...
Octavia: at last.... I've been waiting for this moment forever....
Octavia: I'm here to see---- I mean I have a meeting with---- I mean, I got a phone call and----Vampire bar guy: upstairs.
Werewolf bar guy: you will not be disturbed.Octavia: thanks.
???: is she really....
Nick: flippin' heck it's Octavia!Harry: what is she doing here?
Nick: I don't know, she's a witch, we're in a creepy place...
Nick: hey, you talked to her, do you know what she came for? What's upstairs?Vampire bar guy: none of your business, mortals. I'm not saying anything just because I've been asked to make an exception for tonight, but otherwise you would be kicked out of here before you can take another sip of your drink!
Nick: wow, gloomy....
Harry: hey, if your cousin is here.... do you think... she might not have come alone?
Nick: uh? Naaah, I mean, this is Octavia we're talking about, but no one in their right state of mind would ever come here... besides, they were all having a party together tonight...
Nick: oh no.....
Elena: so, what are we going to do?Berwyn: shall we go in?
Elena: wait! What if it's dangerous?Berwyn: oh well, I'm going ahead to check that the coast is clear!
Berwyn: there you go, I've got in and I'm still alive! You can come!Harry: oh no...
Vampire bar guy: jeez more mortals! What is wrong with you guys tonight, eh? This is supposed to be our quiet night, when everybody is roaming around freaking out mortals and we can chill at the bar here... this is no place for mortals!
Ella: now, don't you go thinking you're the bravest of us all! If you can walk in this place, so can I!Berwyn: woooow is this... a real vampire?
Nick: perhaps we can hide, perhaps they won't recognise us...Harry: I wish I had chosen a different costume now...
Ella: .....
Ella: is that really....
Ella: no it can't be, he's too old... wait, the vampire guy... is he not.... NICK!! What are you doing here!!Nick: er... hello Ella.... nice costume...
Harry: hello Ella...
Ella: .... Harry??? So it is really you!! You are....
Ella: oh my goodness I can't believe it!Berwyn: El, anything to drink? .... hey... what's wrong?
Tyler: phew! We made it just in time! It's zombie time out there!
Zombie: braaaaaaains!
Adrienne: ...... brother??Vampire bar guy: why do you keep staring at me. Shoo!
Berwyn: you're so handsome! I had never seen a vampire before! Are all vampires handsome?
Vampire bar guy: move before I kick you out....
Adrienne: Ella, Harry is here!Ella: I noticed...
Adrienne: I get from your shocked face that you didn't expect to find him here?
Ella: definitely not... besides.... he's.... aged up!Adrienne: oh yeah! We celebrated this morning!
Ella: and.... you didn't think of informing me?
Adrienne: well, you didn't ask....
Ella: he's even more handsome, isn't he?Adrienne: I don't know, he's my brother.... dear me, this is a weird conversation, can we change the topic? Like, do you know if your cousin Nick has got a girlfriend?
Ella: uh, what? No I don't think so...
Harry: sooooo, what are you girls doing here? I thought you were going to the Love party, Ade?
Adrienne: exactly... and I thought you were going to another Spooky Day party?Harry: exactly....
Adrienne: you mean that you and Nick are the party? Or has everyone else left already? How weird is that!
Ella: I can't believe he's aged up and didn't tell me! Or, you would think that my cousin would tell me, as he seems to be his best friend... I bet he knew, they're always together! Oh dear, how is it possible that he's become even more handsome?
Aneira: well, it's not too bad, is it?Tyler: it's spooky... and I feel our costumes are so not appropriate.... on the other hand, you should feel perfectly at home Arwyn!
Arwyn: mmm not really.... this place is creepy... do we really need to stay?
Tyler: well, we can see what the drinks taste like and then decide... you don't think they would use real blood right?
Berwyn: sooooo what have I missed?Elena: uh?
Berwyn: who's that guy pretending to be Indiana Jones or something?Aneira: you mean.... you know Indiana Jones?
Berwyn: yeah, we're elves, not aliens... and we've got TV you know!
Aneira: impressive....
Berwyn: so, who's that guy your sister seems to be shocked to see?Elena: well, that's Harry... Ella's Harry....
Berwyn: she's got a boyfriend!!
Elena: no, not really... don't tell me she hasn't talked about Harry?! She talks about him all the time... and everybody knows about her and Harry....
Berwyn: fill me in, please...
Ella: ..... I don't know what to do... should I go talk to him? He's so.... old....
Adrienne: he's not old! Just slightly older than us... he's always the same Harry!
Ella: and yet he looks... different.... distant.... almost annoyed to see us here...
Adrienne: naah, he just didn't expect us here that's all... let me go talk to him!
Ella: I think I need a drink... a big one... actually, can you make drinks for everyone? I don't want to be the only one drinking...
Adrienne: hey brother, mind if I join you and Nick?
Harry: er... no....
Harry: Ade, really, what are you doing in this place? It's dangerous, you shouldn't be here!Adrienne: neither should you! What are you and Nick doing here?
Harry: I asked the question first.
Adrienne: okay, we were at the party and when we brought the kids back after the trick or treating round, Octavia took us here...
Nick: yeah we saw her... I've known her since she was born but I can't help being freaked out every time I see her... she's scary....
Adrienne: but well, here's our motive, what's yours?Harry: I--- we---- we just came out for a drink that's all. You know I don't like big stuff for my birthday, so I thought to celebrate having a drink out with my best friend!
Nick: ....
Adrienne: and among all places, you picked this one? Besides, I thought you were going to another party, that's why you couldn't come to the Love party...
Harry: I... I lied okay? I don't like being in crowds these days you know... just wanted to stay away from all the Spooky Night celebrations you know....
Ella: how.... disappointing....
Berwyn: wow... she's had a crush on him since she can remember? That sounds like hard competition....Elena: yes well, she doesn't seem to consider or even "see" anyone else who's not Harry really...
Tyler: Len, you're not helping him...
Elena: well, I'm just being honest.... but then again, you never know! It's already quite strange that she didn't mention Harry to you, so perhaps, you've got a teeeeny tiny chance?
Tyler: however, you need to be aware that the chances of failure are veeeery high...
Berwyn: er... thanks for the encouragement guys....
Arwyn: not that my brother needs any, really... what do you think, Aneira?Aneira: I don't know... she doesn't seem to look at anyone else but Harry, so I'm not sure....
Arwyn: but then again, I wouldn't recommend my brother...
Berwyn: oh shut up you!Aneira: the thing is, she's been all over Harry since... well, since forever, and it's okay, except that he doesn't seem to feel the same, I mean, I want her to be happy but I'm not sure he's the right guy for her... he seems to only make her feel sad.... and that's not what I want for her!
Berwyn: aww thank you, this is a big encouragement coming from you...
Arwyn: please don't do it, if you knew my brother better you wouldn't encourage him, believe me... he would break her heart and maker her suffer probably as much as the other guy, if not worse!
Berwyn: again, shut up brother, you don't know what you're talking about. Aneira, don't listen to him....Arwyn: and where are you going now?
Berwyn: well, just wait and see! *winks*
Tyler: you go man, we never said that openly, but we've never been fan of Harry anyway....
Aneira: actually, I think it would be amazing if she could notice somebody else and finally be happy....
Arwyn: again, it's my brother we're talking about, he won't make her happy...
Berwyn: shut up! I'm going...
Elena: just be... gentle with her okay? She's suffered a lot because of Harry...
Adrienne: I think you've hurt Ella's feelings brother... she really wanted you to come to the party...Harry: I'm sorry, obviously it's not what I meant...
Adrienne: poor thing, look how sad she looks! Sitting there all alone... She must be really sad... and disappointed...
Adrienne: why don't you go talk to her? You used to be best friends...Harry: yes well, that was some time ago, we've both grown up now...
Adrienne: not Ella... she's still very fond of you you know....
Nick: .....
Ella: hey, how slow can you be? When are my drinks coming? I need more drinks! Can't you see I'm desperately in need of a drink?Berwyn: .....
Ella: otherwise I don't know how I'll manage to survive the evening, with Harry sitting there, so close and yet out of reach.... you'd think he would come and talk to me, but no, he chooses to stick to his best friend and his sister... this is so sad.... I feel so sad.... I need a drink! Come on barman, speed up!
Elena: guys, we're going dancing... we're not in a club and yet we could still make the most of it and not have the evening completely spoiled... what about you? You coming as well?Aneira: er.... we--- I--- don't know...
Elena: right, we'll be over there if you change your mind...
Adrienne: sooo, you look very handsome in this vampire costume Nick!Nick: er... thanks...
Adrienne: *giggles* you're so cute, I like that you're shy... I'm shy too you know! Except I decided to try not to be shy tonight. So, are you going to ask me to dance or what?
Nick: I.... er.....
Tyler: wow, what do they put in those drinks?
Werewolf bar guy: there you go love, have you got enough to charm your prince over there?Ella: *sighs* to be honest I'm starting to think nothing will ever work...
Werewolf bar guy: don't lose faith! Come on, pick some courage and go for it!
Ella: *sighs*
Harry: hey El, mind if I sit with you?Ella: yeah, whatever...
Elena: oh look! He went to talk to her! Success!Berwyn: not for me...
Ella: so..... since you're here... I'll temporarily forget that you lied to me to avoid our party, and that you didn't invite me to your birthday party, or that you didn't even mention that your birthday was coming up... and I'll talk to you pretending that all is well, okay? So tell me, how's life been lately? Any news?
Harry: .... uh, what? What did you say?
Ella: .... I asked how it's going....
Harry: what? Oh, good, yeah, all is well. Hey, why is my sister talking to Nick?Ella: I think she likes him...
Harry: what! You joking! Great. Just great.Ella: why? He's a nice guy, and you're friends, you should be happy that your sister likes him!
Harry: what? Yeah well... rubbish. It's all rubbish.
Ella: why?
Harry: stay out of it, you wouldn't understand.Ella: wow, that's rude...
Harry: sorry I--- I'm quite upset tonight...
Ella: I can tell... you don't sound like you at all... in fact, you sound like a total stranger!
Adrienne: so... it's quite scary out there tonight, isn't it? And I'd love to see the decorations outside but I'm too scared to go alone, will you come with me?Nick: er... I don't think they're decorations... this is the real thing...
Adrienne: even better then, I'll be so scared I might need to hold on to you...
Nick: er.... are you okay? You don't sound like your usual self.....
Adrienne: I'm perfectly fine. It's the costume, and the full moon, and the drinks, and this place really! I feel like a new girl tonight, I feel I can say things I wouldn't normally say....
Nick: er...good for you....Harry: enough! Ade what is wrong with you, stop annoying Nick!
Nick: Harry....
Adrienne: I don't know what you're talking about, brother...
Harry: you're making Nick feel uncomfortable, just stop it!Adrienne: as if you knew what Nick was feeling!
Harry: .... you shouldn't have come here in the first place...
Adrienne: neither should you... so there you go! Besides, you had your best friend to yourself the whole evening, now it's my turn okay?
Harry: I say you go home. Now. You're being unreasonable.Adrienne: I won't go unless Nick tells me so. Right Nick? Or better, Nick could walk me home!
Harry: dear me you're impossible!
Nick: look, I think I'm going home...Adrienne/Harry: NO!
Ella: ..... and what is going on here.... one minute he was here, talking to me, the next he completely forgot me.... I'm brokenhearted.... if I hadn't had so many drinks I would just curl on the floor and cry... but I feel strangely light... as if nothing could touch me anymore... as if the person being deeply hurt was someone else, not me .... so weird...
Berwyn: wish me luck guys, I'm going now!Arwyn: oh, are you still here?
Berwyn: yeah, boring guy there went to talk to her first... shame... but he's gone now, so, my turn! Wish me luck! Besides, this drink of luck will make me really lucky!
Arwyn: uh? Are you alright?
Berwyn: yeah, sure, a bit of liquid luck here and I'll be totally fine!
Arwyn: liquid.... luck?
Berwyn: I mean, don't you even read major best sellers, brother? You're so lame... I really don't know what you see in him, Ann!
Aneira: ah....*blushes* did you not say you were going to conquer my cousin?
Arwyn: yeah, clear out, brother...
Berwyn: as you please! I'll leave you in charge of the drinks guys, and behave guys! *winks*
Arwyn: what is it exactly in these drinks? My brother seemed even more... himself than his usual self.... if it makes sense...
Arwyn: perhaps we shouldn't have encouraged him... do you think we should go and stop him?Aneira: don't worry they're going to be fine... Ella is a grown up woman!
Aneira: Besides, she needs some distraction, poor thing... that Harry seems to only be able to hurt her...
Arwyn: I don't like that either... I don't like that guy if he's hurting your cousin...Aneira: aww that's sweet! And you haven't had a drink yet! Have one, they're amazing!
Arwyn: no, thank you, I prefer to keep my head clear...Aneira: hey, are you implying that we're all alcoholics or something?
Arwyn: what! No of course not! Oh dear what have they put in those drinks, none of you sound like your usual selves!
Ella: hey, you, another drink, please!Werewolf bar guy: are you sure? You've had quite a few already...
Ella: I said I want a drink and I want a drink! I demand a drink right now!
Vampire bar guy: hey you, staring guy, I think you should tell your friend to call it a day, she's had quite a lot to drink already... and I don't even know why I'm saying this, I hate mortals... I really don't care what happens to that girl anyway.Berwyn: no worries man, I'm here now, I'll look after her!
Ella: hey, you have a drink, where have you got it from? They're not serving me anymore here....
Berwyn: that's because they're concerned for you... have you not had quite a few drinks already?Ella: mmmm I don't remember.... but I want another one!
Werewolf bar guy: fine, last one and then you're off!Ella: yayyyyy!
Berwyn: but this is the last one okay? Then we change approach!Ella: what approach?
Berwyn: approach to this evening of course!
Berwyn: I know that you feel hurt because of that Harry...Ella: he doesn't even see me! We used to be best friends... I always thought we would become a couple one day, it was perfect! But I think I'm really losing hope now... he's changed... a lot... and tonight... he seems like a different person... it hurts so much...
Berwyn: I know... I know...
Ella: wait, how exactly do you know?Berwyn: your sister told me the whole story...
Ella: wonderful. This evening is getting better and better....
Berwyn: well, it really is, if you trust me.Ella: trust you? About what?
Berwyn: well, come with me and I can turn your depressing night into a magic one.
Berwyn: no, really, give me a chance! I'm not that bad, and honestly I don't think I can be worse than that guy who's stupid enough not to sit next to the most beautiful woman in the room...Ella: uhm.... maybe....
Berwyn: wow, really?Ella: wait, what? Have I just said maybe?
Berwyn: yes you have.... *grins*
Berwyn: shall we?
Ella: shall we what?Berwyn: why, dance of course! In your friend's face! Show him that you can have fun without him. I won't let you ruin your night out because of that idiot. Come with me... let's hit that dance floor together!
Ella: wow...
Aneira: hey, looks like your brother has managed to get Ella's interest!Arwyn: I pity her...
Aneira: honestly, why do you dislike your brother so much? He's a nice guy, he's funny...Arwyn: and he gets drunk and breaks people's hearts. That's always the way with him. Really, I would go warn your cousin if I were you...
Aneira: I don't think he's that bad actually... and you know what? I think Ella kind of likes him...Arwyn: then we're doomed.
Aneira: *sighs* well, I thought you agreed that he's still better than Harry, at least it seems they're having fun together!
Arwyn: for now...
Berwyn: is he watching?Ella: yes he is!
Berwyn: off we go then! In your face, lame guy!Ella: hahaha in your face!
Ella: this is actually fun!!Berwyn: told ya! And you're so beautiful when you smile...
Ella: oh, shut up, you don't need to do that, I'm okay you know... I'll survive... besides, I feel so happy... and light now.... and I love this music! But thank you...Berwyn: I mean it...
Tyler: wow, looks like your sister is really having fun with Berwyn...Elena: well, good for her...
Aneira: so.... what shall we do now?Arwyn: what do you mean?
Aneira: if you had not noticed, we're the only ones still sitting here... so either we drink all these drinks or....
Arwyn: do you mean... you would like to.... dance?Aneira: why not? Everybody else is doing it, it must be fun!
Arwyn: well, in that case... er.... we could.... like .... try?
Aneira: I would be happy to dance with you, Arwyn...Arwyn: I'm sorry, I'm not very good at this... I'm... shy you know....
Aneira: me too! But I think this pink drink made me feel all bubbly and I would really like to dance... but if you don't want...Arwyn: no, I'm honoured that you wish to dance with me, Aneira.... shall we?
Arwyn: right... I have to tell you though, I've never done this before... I don't think I can dance...Aneira: I'm not very good either, but does it matter? So long as we have fun....
Arwyn: I feel stupid...Aneira: me too! But I like it...
Arwyn: actually, I like it too.... I don't think I'll ever love it, but....
Arwyn: I love dancing with you...Aneira: aww thank you...
Berwyn: so? How do you feel?Ella: great! You were right! Besides, you would never guess who just joined us on the dance floor!
Berwyn: please tell me it's my brother!
Ella: indeed it is! Oh my goodness I would have never thought he would actually ask her to dance! Woooow I'm impressed!
Berwyn: hey, have you got a cell phone? We should take a picture and then I can tease him forever!
Ella: noooo why would you do it? Then he'll be to embarrassed and he'll never officially ask Aneira out, ever! And we don't want that, do we?
Berwyn: okay okay you've got a point...
Ella: actually you know what? I think we should do a bit of match making there! Give them a bit of encouragement... they obviously like each other but I don't think they'll ever tell each other if we don't give them a hand... what do you think?Berwyn: I think we could do it, yes.... I hate to say that about my brother, but those two are perfect together... I wish it would be so easy for me as well...
Ella: it's never easy... look at me and Harry, I always thought we would make a perfect couple, and look now, he's too concerned about his sister having a crush on his best friend to even notice me... it must be true love! *laugh* that's so sad....
Berwyn: hey, no sadness while you're with me okay? Now, forget that idiot and look at me...Ella: why? Besides, he's staring at us now... good for you, Harry, you decided to ignore me and somebody else came along! I'm not going to make a fool of myself and wait for you...ever again! Ever!
Berwyn: Ella...
Ella: what?
Berwyn: we'll make him pay... he'll regret what he's done to you I promise!Ella: how....
Arwyn: I think I'm actually getting the gist of it...Aneira: see? It wasn't that difficult after all!
Aneira: I think it's great, I feel so light, I---Arwyn: oh my goodness!!!!
Aneira: what!?Arwyn: don't turn... keep dancing...
Aneira: oh.... wow.... that's a... surprise....
Adrienne: oh my goodness!! What does she think she's doing!Harry: wow... I didn't know she and that guy were a thing...
Adrienne: wow, that's some kiss!Harry: don't stare, Ade, it's not nice...
Adrienne: but I thought... I thought she liked you! How could she have done this to you, brother?
Arwyn: I'm so gonna kill my brother... I knew it would end this way!
Aneira: well... perhaps it's a good thing... perhaps she'll be happy...Arwyn: I appreciate your positive thinking but... knowing my brother and his track record I think it's quite unlikely....
Ella: Berwyn....
Berwyn: hello, beautiful... *grins*Ella: ....
Ella: what exactly were you thinking!Berwyn: what?
Berwyn: I thought we were having fun? I though you kind of .... liked me?Ella: that was my first kiss you idiot!! I've waited so long.... It was supposed to be.... special!!! It was supposed to be with..... well, not with you!!!
Tyler: ooops, bad move man! Bad move....
Ella: I'm leaving.Berwyn: Ella... wait!!
Adrienne: aww don't you feel guilty, brother?Harry: uhm... why?
Adrienne: she had saved her first kiss for you of course! And you were not quick enough to get it, and now the other guy spoiled it for her! Poor Ella... I actually feel sorry for her... only a little...
Aneira: well, it was not the ending I expected... perhaps you were right....
Arwyn: quite the contrary! I have never seen him being rejected! Wow... your cousin must be a tough one!Aneira: well, she's been in love with Harry all her life... I guess it was all a bit shocking...
Arwyn: besides, it's my brother we're talking about... anyway!
Arwyn: I was thinking, perhaps we could take a walk outside?Aneira: sure, it would be good to get some fresh air...
Aneira: wow, it's so dark ....
Arwyn: if you'd rather stay in we can go back---Aneira: no no, it's okay...
Aneira: besides, I'm not alone, right?Arwyn: right... but it is really dark, perhaps I should... you know, hold your hand...so that I don't lose you in the dark! Obviously...
Aneira: *smiles* sounds like a good idea...
Arwyn: *smiles*
Aneira: so, how did you like this Spooky Day thing?
Aneira: the spooky stuff, my crazy cousin taking us to this creepy place only Plumbob knows why...Arwyn: *laughs* well, spooky stuff is not really my thing but I've liked spending the evening with you...
Aneira: and dancing! I loved dancing!
Arwyn: okay, and dancing... I admit that was unexpectedly good too...
Aneira: and the drinks! You haven't tried them but they were amazing! Not that I'm usually a big fan, but they were really good! I think Ella must have had five or six!Arwyn: well, I didn't try the drinks no... but there is another thing I really liked...
Aneira: the costumes! I loved the costumes, I didn't expect to, but I actually like wearing this one, it makes me feel... good! I feel quite comfortable...
Arwyn: ... that's because you are an elven princess, whether you want it or not...
Aneira: naaah I don't think so, besides---
Aneira: hey! What---
Arwyn: trust me, I can recognise an elven princess when I see one... and you're better than all those that I've seen so far...
Aneira: well... but even so... would that make any difference?
Arwyn: I hope not... Aneira, I've been waiting the whole evening to be here with you...Aneira: have you?
Arwyn: yes... and actually, more than that, since I've met you that first time in the palace... I think I've been waiting for you...
Aneira: ... why?
Arwyn: well, isn't it obvious? *smiles* Aneira, I need to tell you now otherwise I might never get the courage to do it again... I---
Aneira: ... yes?
Arwyn: I----Aneira: OH MY GOODNESS!
Arwyn: what?
Aneira: look!
Arwyn: ....I'm so gonna kill my brother. For real this time...Aneira: well... er... I guess she's enjoying it... I just.. thought she had gone home... she shouted at him earlier, inside, I didn't dream it, right?
Arwyn: yeah...
Aneira: well... perhaps she's changed her mind...Arwyn: or perhaps she has had too many drinks and has no idea what she's doing! I'm so gonna kill my brother... have I said that already? This time he's definitely gone too far... I apologize, Aneira...
Aneira: well, perhaps we should leave... I don't think we're supposed to be here...
Arwyn: not before I've said a couple of things to my brother... BERWYN!!!! What do you think you're doing!!
Berwyn: holy plumbob brother, what do you think you're doing! You gave me a heart attack!Aneira: El.. you okay?
Arwyn: I can't believe it! you had promised to behave, and what do you do? Break another poor girl's heart after five minutes! Have you no respect at all?Berwyn: woah wait a minute brother, it looks like you're lacking some basics here...
Arwyn: uh?
Berwyn: okay, I'm sorry if this comes as a huge shock to you but... what you've just seen? That is not breaking anybody's heart. That is called "kissing" or better, I call it "smooching with gusto". It's a very pleasant activity you know. And you just interrupted it!
Ella: *laughs* very pleasant indeed, I would say! I would advise you try some yourself guys, then you'd think twice before spoiling it for someone else!
Arwyn: uh... what?
Aneira: El... are you alright? You seem a bit...
Arwyn: she's drunk, Berwyn! She doesn't know what she's doing!Ella: of course I know what I'm doing, you dumb! Now, can we go home please? I need to text Harry that whatever there was between us it's over! O.V.E.R. understood? No more Harry, he's gone forever from my heart! Right? Aneira tell me that he's gone... *sniffs*
Aneira: oh El.... don't cry... we're going home now okay?
Arwyn: see? You did it again! I can't believe it brother, you really have no shame!
Berwyn: hey, I did nothing, she was totally fine until you two showed up! Why is she crying now? By the way, what were you two doing out here in the dark? Aha! You were looking for a good smooching spot, eh, brother? Gotcha!
Arwyn: .... inhale.... exhale.... count to ten.....
Berwyn: what is it? Have I struck a nerve, eh? *laughs*
Aneira: er... I'll go find the others and tell them we're going okay? I'll be right back...
Aneira: hey guys... er... I think we're going... and I think Ella has drunk a couple of drinks too much... is it ok if she crashes at my place? I'll make sure she's alright...
Elena: oh sure, no worries, we told mum and dad that we would crash at your place anyway... but if you're going now, I think I'll crash at Tyler's!
Elena: ... if that's okay...Tyler: *smiles* of course!
Elena: *smiles*
Aneira: right. I'll go then. Have you seen Octavia?Elena: why?
Aneira: I don't know, she took us here and in the end it was better than expected, so I wanted to say goodbye, tell her that we're going, make sure she's alright... you know...
Elena: you worry too much!
Tyler: but if you really want to find her, I think she's somewhere upstairs...
Aneira: cool... I'll go find her then!Werewolf bar guy: wait, where are you going? You can't go upstairs, it's restricted! Wait!
Elena: how did you know that?
Tyler: I didn't, but I guess that if she's not here she must be somewhere upstairs...
Octavia: ....okay okay, I get it.... but... next time????: we'll see...
Aneira: Octavia?
Ash: it's dangerous... besides, even your mother wouldn't approve....
Octavia: I don't care what my mother thinks! I want to learn from you... and... I like spending time with you... when can I see you again?
Ash: I don't know Octavia... you know it's dangerous...
Aneira: .... goodness me, it's the second time tonight that I walk in an awkward situation... what is it with Spooky Night? Besides, I can't believe that all this secrecy was about a man!
Aneira: but I suppose even Octavia can have feelings and fall in love, and deserve to be happy... that's actually sweet...Octavia: Aneira!
Aneira: oops .... hi Octavia! I was looking for you...Octavia: what are you doing here? You're not supposed to be here, why did they let you come upstairs?
Aneira: I... I didn't know... I'm sorry... I.... er.... who----Octavia: well too late now, you've spoiled everything. So I might even tell you, if you promise you will keep the secret.
Aneira: you know I will!
Octavia: yeah, at least it's you and not one of the others who saw us. I guess we've been lucky. Ann, meet my friend Ash...Aneira: your----
Octavia: friend. And I won't say anything more. And don't be so shocked, I'm an evil witch but did you think I had no feelings at all?
Aneira: er... sure... actually, I'm happy for you...
Octavia: thank you... anyway, now that you've seen him, us, you need to swear you'll keep it a secret! It's very important... it's a matter of life or death!Aneira: I knew it....
Octavia: see, Ash is... evil... very evil!Aneira: oh Octavia, you're evil too! So what?
Octavia: well, he's... more evil... in fact, he's one of the most evil wizards ever existed... if mum found out that I was seeing him... please please please, promise you won't tell her... or anyone else....
Aneira: well... evil and more evil, you'll make a good couple... just make sure you practise your... evilness far away from us...
Octavia: *smiles* I knew you would understand... maybe it was a good thing that you found out, now I'll have someone to talk to, I won't need to keep it all in anymore! *whispers* and not just the pain of the secrecy of it all, also I would need some advice on... you know... other matters, if you know what I mean *winks*
Aneira: er....well.... I don't think I'm the right person for that...
Octavia: well, right or wrong, you're the only one I have it seems!
Octavia: come Ash, come and meet my amazing cousin Aneira! And we don't need to erase her memory, she has promised to keep the secret, and I trust her!
Aneira: er... hello..
Ash: my pleasure! And thanks for keeping our secret...Aneira: er... no problem... I think I should go now.... leave you alone....
Aneira: actually I had come to find you to tell you that we are going home... only Elena and Tyler are staying...Octavia: yes, go... and if anyone asks, you have never seen me, or Ash, understood? Besides, if you had come two minutes earlier you would have really not seen us, as we have been locked in the secret room all evening... practising... right Ash? *smiles*
Aneira: oookay....er.... I don't think I need more information, I'll just go....
Octavia: practising potions and spells of course! What were you thinking? *laughs*
Aneira: er...nothing... but I really have to go now... thanks for the evening, it was fun in the end...
Octavia: good! Glad to hear that... and I hope your elf friend made sure you enjoyed *winks* Oh, don't look so surprised, don't tell me you haven't noticed the way he looks at you! As if he wanted to get locked with you in a secret room, and no potions and spells involved, if you know what I mean! *laughs*
Aneira: right, I'm off. Bye!Ash: easy girl, I think you made your cousin feel uncomfortable... and we don't want to scare her, do we. Now that she knows, she could help us with our little plan you know...
Aneira: that was a very weird conversation... and this place is suddenly giving me the creeps... better get out now!
Octavia: okay, she's gone... and she didn't stop to talk with anyone else so we're safe... she's a good girl, my cousin Annie...Ash: good... now, come here, I think I can still show you a couple of tricks before the sun rises and you need to go... *smiles*
Octavia: I don't want the sun to rise Ash! I want to stay here with you forever... is there a spell that can make the sun never rise again?Ash: yes, but we can't use it here, Octavia. I've already used it in Midnight Hollow and you know what happened afterwards... and if those people find out I'm still alive, they'll come and find me... and it's not going to be good...
Octavia: aww I feel so bad for you... the greatest evil wizard that ever walked this world, reduced to a life of hiding in an average town where most people have no clue about magic...
Ash: don't feel sorry for me, because if I hadn't been hiding here, we would have never met, right?
Octavia: I suppose... but I just wish we could escape together... go somewhere where we are really free to practise our evil powers... I am not trapped in here, but I can't fully use my powers either! I don't want to use them on my family, so I've decided to use them to protect my family. But they're too good and don't have any enemies... so boring... and I feel frustrated! It's not my fault if I'm an evil witch, I need to be evil, and I can't! You're the only one who can understand me...
Ash: I know... but at least, now we have found each other... and I can teach you everything I know... come on now, we still have a few hours before sunrise... let's use them well! *grins*
Aneira: morning sleeping beauty... time to get up...
Ella: mmm no it's not... go away, I want to sleep....Aneira: it's 7 o'clock, we're gonna miss the school bus if we don't hurry...
Ella: I don't care about the school bus... now let me sleep...
Aneira: if you miss the school bus, you'll be stuck here the whole day with my parents and grandma and grandpa who will want to know everything about our after party last night...Ella: fine, I get your point, I'm awake!
Aneira: good morning!Ella: how come you look so refreshed, I feel like I was ran over by a truck or something...
Aneira: that, I guess, is the side effect of indulging in too many of those sparkling drinks we had last night... perhaps there was some supernatural powder added in or something.. but a cold shower will make you feel better!
Aneira: I think so, at least...Ella: it's so weird, I didn't feel drunk or anything, in fact, I can remember everything from last night...
Aneira: really?
Ella: in fact, I wish I did not remember anything... *sighs*
Aneira: well.... if you want to talk....Ella: I just need a shower...
Berwyn: help yourself, don't mind me at all... morning sweetheart!Ella: ... in fact, it would be helpful if the world would just stop reminding me of last night! Ann! The bathroom's... busy... can I use another one?
Aneira: what? Oh... Berwyn. What are you doing here? It's supposed to be the ladies' bathroom...Berwyn: good morning to you, ladies... well, I was getting ready in the other one, but brother kicked me out as he needed to shower...so I moved to this one... and if you had come five minutes earlier you would have still found me in my underwear! *laughs*
Ella: *sighs* thanks plumbob for my extra five minutes sleep this morning!
Berwyn: aha so funny. Not. But don't worry, I'm done now... the bathroom is all yours... and Ann, I think my brother must be finished by now, just kick him out if you need the shower!Aneira: er... I'll just wait outside...
Berwyn: no really, he'll be pleased to see you I'm sure! *grins*
Aneira: ... I'll just wait outside...
Ella: Berwyn!
Berwyn: what!Ella: Stop teasing Ann, can't you see it makes her feel uncomfortable!
Berwyn: sorry, I was just joking.. although I thought we had agreed last night that we should do a little match making there? Or have you already forgotten... about last night?Ella: ... honestly, do you mind leaving? I really need to use the shower...
Ella: what!!
Berwyn: you heard... if you ever want to start again from where we left off last night...Ella: oh my goodness...
Arwyn: good morning...Aneira: Arwyn! Hi... er... nice outfit...
Arwyn: I knew it, I look stupid.Aneira: no you don't! It's just... strange to see you dressed... like this...
Arwyn: I look stupid. But your mother said that if we wanted to come to school with you we had to wear these...Aneira: oh, so you're coming to school with us!
Arwyn: so it seems...Aneira: but that's wonderful! I'm sure you'll like it!
Arwyn: I'm not so sure of that... it's not really my thing... new place full of strangers... I'm shy you know...
Berwyn: so? What do you say?Ella: Berwyn....
Ella: ... get out of the bathroom. Now!Berwyn: okay okay, don't get upset... I'm going now... I thought you had enjoyed it last night but perhaps I'm wrong... sorry...
Berwyn: but hey, if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me! *winks*
Ella: .....
Berwyn: ooh I see you found little brother, Ann!
Arwyn: will you ever stop calling me little brother? We're twins!Berwyn: yeah but I was born first.
Arwyn: how do you know?
Berwyn: I just know... Annie, what do you think? Who was born first? Don't I look like someone who couldn't wait to enjoy the world? Arwyn is way too shy for that, so I must have been the one to be born first...
Aneira: er... I don't know...
Aneira: anyway, did you talk to Ella? Was she okay? She seemed a bit strange this morning....Berwyn: no... I did offer her my company while she showered though, but she refused...
Arwyn: You're shameless, brother... I don't even know how we can be brothers...
Berwyn: well, if you really want to know.... the truth is that she kicked me out! And I'm a broken man now *sniffs*Aneira: aww
Arwyn: oh shut up and drop the act, Berwyn... Ella has my sympathies... poor girl, just leave her alone....
Berwyn: well, if truth be told, Annie has mine!Arwyn: what! I don't know what you're talking about...
Berwyn: oh but I'm sure you do... and she does too!Aneira: he's just teasing you, Arwyn...
Arwyn: fine. Whatever you say. I'd better go now.
Aneira: Arwyn... wait...
Berwyn: serves him right... he should stop acting as if he was always the clever one, saving the world...Aneira: you upset him, Berwyn... you should stop teasing him, really...
Berwyn: I didn't do anything, he started it!Aneira: he cares about you and he doesn't want you to act foolishly. And he doesn't want you to hurt other people in doing so. And perhaps yourself as well, in the end.
Aneira: no... but I think you're very impulsive and do not think of the consequences of your actions...
Berwyn: I am not! If it's Ella we're talking about, for your information she was having as much fun as I was. That was it. Just having fun. Both of us. Nothing more. I thought it would help her get her mind off that idiot, Harry.
Aneira: oh, Berwyn, nothing will take her mind off Harry... she's been in love with him since she can remember, you can't just erase that in one night...
Berwyn: love! That's a big word... and it's only for foolish people... like my brother! And perhaps you... no offence...Aneira: what do you mean?
Berwyn: nothing, just that I'm not the "love" type of person. I just like a lot of people and have fun. Nothing wrong with it. And Ella is clever enough not to think she could fall in love with me, so we're good.
Aneira: yes... but what about you?Berwyn: what about me... what?
Aneira: well.... Ella!
Berwyn: heated discussion! Naaah we were just chatting... and why do everyone assume that people get upset when talking to me?
Ella: I don't know, you tell me!Aneira: no worries El, it's okay...
Aneira: Now, I think I'll go get my shower at last, and you two, please don't start arguing...please behave!Berwyn: see you later....
Ella: ....
Ella: what was that all about?Berwyn: nothing... she wanted to make sure I was not going to break your heart...
Ella: aww she's so sweet...
Berwyn: and she seemed to imply that if anyone was going to have a broken heart, that would have been me! *laughs*Ella: why you laugh?
Berwyn: well, that's not possible right? If you listen to my brother, I don't even have a heart!
Ella: oh shut up, you know it's not true... you're just hiding your feelings well and pretend you don't have any... isn't it so?Berwyn: ... we'd better go get some breakfast or we're going to be late...
Leo: good morning! I thought you would never make it for breakfast!Ella: morning uncle Leo... and if you don't mind, I don't feel like breakfast at all... I'll just go get some coffee...
Leo: of course... although I have to say I was hoping to hear more about your evening in the dance club, Octavia seemed very excited to take you to this super cool place!
Ella: er...
Arwyn: where's Aneira?
Berwyn: in the shower... *whispering* waiting for youuuuu--- ouch! You kicked me!
Berwyn: I can't believe you kicked me, I'm your brother!Arwyn: I don't know what you're talking about...
Leo: .... what is it, boys?
Berwyn: nothing, my brother feels a bit of nerves when he's in new situations, so, you know, he's nervous about this school thing--- ouch! Stop kicking my foot, Arwyn!
Arwyn: again, no idea what you're talking about...
Eric: I think there is something going on with those two... what do you reckon?Glyn: I don't know... maybe? Or maybe they're just nervous to come to school with you guys...
Eric: don't tell me you're nervous too!
Glyn: yeah, so what? We've never done this before, it's a new thing... makes me nervous as well...
Eric: oh, but you're gonna be fine! And you know most of the people already, after yesterday's party!
Glyn: good...
Leo: there you are, Aneira! Come and join us for breakfast!
Aneira: ah, I'm okay I think... I'll just have coffee perhaps... or I'll just sit here with you five minutes and then we go...
Berwyn: yes, sit here next to my brother, and hopefully you'll be able to make him smile! He's a little grumpy this morning...Arwyn: shut up Berwyn, and I'm not grumpy, just quietly enjoying my tea...
Berwyn: *whispers* it's the nerves, he's nervous about school! *laughs*Arwyn: I heard you! And I'm not nervous, but I will be if you keep upsetting me!
Aneira: *smiles* it's going to be fine, Arwyn, you'll see! It's actually quite fun!
Berwyn: well, I'm not sure of that, how could learning be considered a fun activity?
Arwyn: because you're a log head it doesn't mean your concept of fun applies to everyone...
Berwyn: wow, you must be really upset with me this morning... what have I done?
Arwyn: I don't know, let me see... perhaps you're super annoying? I thought you had figured it out yourself. Oh no, wait, perhaps it's too difficult a task for you...
Aneira: er.. guys, when you are done arguing we'd better get a move on...
Leo: oh, youths... I wonder if my twins will be like that when they grow up.. I wish I had had a brother to argue with, but my life growing up was totally different... I'm so glad my kids got to experience a normal life... so glad...
Anne: wait... what do you mean by "Harry won't be coming today"?!Adrienne: that he won't be here?
Anne: but that is not possible! Why would he do that? Is he sick?
Octavia: and here it comes... prepare yourselves for the final blow, people!
Adrienne: no he's perfectly fine, he's just grown up...
Anne: WHAAAAAT??????
Adrienne: ... no, he didn't have a birthday party, he didn't want one... but we found him and Nick in the same er... pub we went to last night though! Looks like he wanted to celebrate alone... not even with his little sister... that's sad, isn't it? But oh well, we found him eventually...
Anne: and you didn't think to text me?Adrienne: er... no... why would I think of that? Besides, the place we went to was "invite only" so you couldn't have got in anyway...
Anne: I could have, if you had let me in! Besides, what kind of pub is "invite only" entrance?
Adrienne: ah... well.... about that.... it was a very... er.... special place... very exclusive you know...
Berwyn: aaaah I love some good drama as first thing in the morning... don't you, brother?Arwyn: uhm... not really...
Berwyn: come on, relax, let's enjoy this new experience!
Arwyn: I don't know what's to enjoy... I'm so nervous... we've never done school before... are you not worried?Berwyb: uhm... naaaaaah... you'll see, it will be smooth! Just relax and enjoy the process! It'll be a breeze!
Arwyn: for some reason I don't believe you...
Berwyn: it's going to be only as difficult as you make it... which also applies to your... situation
Arwyn: what situation?
Berwyn: well... okay, let's get practical: have you kissed her yet?
Arwyn: WHAT!? That--- that is so none of your business....
Berwyn: I knew it! You haven't.
Arwyn: I--- I'm not like you!
Berwyn: well, I tell you now brother, get a move on, or somebody else will come and snatch her under your nose... she's a beautiful girl even though she doesn't know it.... listen to me, if you don't hurry, someone else will!
Arwyn: why, thanks for the encouragement...
Berwyn: it's actually the best one I can give you... what are you waiting for? She obviously likes you as well!
Arwyn: uhm... there hasn't been the right occasion to talk about it yet....
Berwyn: right occasion? Talk about it? Oh man, you're hopeless... and you're wasting precious time I tell you! Clock is ticking!
Elena: soooo.... did you get home alright yesterday?
Aneira: yeah... you?
Elena: oh, we didn't get home until 5 this morning! We danced the night away! And in retrospect, it was a very clever thing to do! To get some practise...
Ella: and why is that?Elena: haven't you heard?
Aneira: heard what?
Elena: prom is coming up of course!
Aneira: what! I didn't know...Ella: great, another occasion where I'll be on my own. But now I don't even need to bother thinking of how to ask Harry, as he won't be able to come anyway. So see, one positive side of it is that I won't get so much stress. Yes. My life is rubbish.
Elena: where have you two been living? It's been the talk of the school for weeks, and now they've finally decided the date! We need to organise a dress shopping session soon, I'm getting nervous that I haven't found a dress yet...Arwyn: Berwyn... what is this thing they're talking about? Elena seems stressed, this prom thing must be painful...
Nick: haha no, it's just a ball, although I guess some could consider it a painful thing, yes...
Arwyn: a... ball? Are you serious?
Nick: yeah, it's every year.. every class gets to go to one... I guess you're lucky to have arrived at the right time... or unlucky, depends on whether you like dancing or not...
Berwyn: cool! And what kind of ball is that?
Nick: a formal one, big dresses for the ladies and bow ties for the men...
Berwyn: super cool! Do you think we can come even though we have just arrived?Nick: sure! Just find yourself a partner and you'll be fine... but I guess it won't be that hard for you guys, right?
Arwyn: why do you think so? Not only we just started in a new school full of strangers, or anyway the first school we've ever been to, and now we even need to make a fool of ourselves at a formal ball! Again, full of strangers... I don't think we should go, really...
Berwyn: speak for yourself, brother, I can't wait! Do you think Ella would come with me? I think we would be a great couple...Arwyn: I don't know, do you think she would agree to that, after last night?
Berwyn: sure, why not? We could have some more fun, if you understand me *winks*
Arwyn: *sighs* I don't want to listen to you...
Berwyn: oh and by the way, remember what I told you before, brother... if you don't take your chance, someone else will... and you wouldn't want to leave your dear Aneira alone for a ball, right?
Anne: speaking of prom... do you think Harry would still agree to come with me? He had kind of mentioned that he would...Ella: what! That's so not true!
Adrienne: well, even if it were true, I don't think so... he's got other stuff in his mind now, he's looking for a job and is quite busy...
Anne: but he had promised me!
Ella: seriously, how many lies can you tell in the space of two seconds? That girl is impossible... how can people not realise how horrible she is?Elena: never mind her, she's not a problem of yours anymore, right? Since Harry is not in our class anymore... Besides, I think you found another way to enjoy your evening yesterday, isn't it so sister? *winks* It was about time that you forgot about Harry, I don't think he ever considered you more than just a friend and---
Aneira: Elena, stop, she's not---
Ella: no, keep talking sister, keep turning the knife in the wound...
Ella: but perhaps you're right, perhaps it has all been just in my head...Aneira: well... perhaps---
Ella: of course it's NOT been only in my head! I was just being sarcastic... he did flirt with me multiple times! I haven't made it up from scratch...Elena: sure... sorry....
Octavia: mwahahahahaha I feel more evil....and more pain.... some from the past, and some that is yet to come, and will get to you all! Mwahahahahahaha
Elena: I'm sorry, I really thought she had got over him... I mean, last night---Aneira: it seems like she hasn't... and she probably never will...
Elena: El, I'm sorry...
Ella: *sighs*
Octavia: wait a minute... why do I feel sad for Ella now? I shouldn't be feeling sad, I'm an evil witch... evil!!!! Not good, evil!! What is happening to me?
Adrienne: perhaps you're not totally hopeless after all, perhaps one day you'll also get to understand love...and the heart ache that comes with it....
Octavia: love... yes I think I do understand love... but love is evil, right?
Adrienne: ... scratch that, you are hopeless.
Jimmy: welcome to the class, Glyn! I hope you'll enjoy! You know everyone already so it's a bonus!
Glyn: yes, thanks Jimmy you're very kind... everybody is, you all try to make me feel at ease here, it's so nice... sometimes I wonder if I wouldn't have been better off if my mum had left me with uncle Leo and auntie Alice, as she had planned at the beginning... I would have come to school here, I would have been a normal kid... yes, I definitely wish I had stayed here...
James: Trys, is that true? Auntie Gale really wanted to leave Glyn with us?Trystan: yes... but mum and dad made her see some sense... and uncle Gwydion obviously... I don't know exactly what happened though, you should ask mum, or Annie... she was older she might remember...
Clara: wow that is awful! To have your own mother wishing to leave you behind with some relatives...Matilda: Clara, that's exactly what happened to us... except that we were not even left with relatives and we have no clue where our original families came from... which is good enough for me, I'm quite happy here with our new mum and dad...
Clara: I had not finished. What is awful is growing up and realizing that probably being left with your relatives would have been better... poor kid, he must have a really horrible family... it's the first time I see our story in a different light, Tills, perhaps we have been lucky, who knows!
Matilda: yeah perhaps... but as I said, I don't care about the past. I'm happy here and that's everything that matters to me.
Clara: yes, perhaps you're right... and in the end, this way we got to be sisters. Although we're very different, we kind of started out together.. so it makes sense. Yes it makes sense.
Chloe: wow, I had no idea about Glyn's back story... did you?
Zoe: no... poor Glyn, it must be tough...
Chloe: oh well, but one day he'll get to be king of the elves, he'll forget the rough start and he won't wish he had stayed here anymore, believe me. At least, I would be furious if I knew I had missed out on the opportunity to be Queen of the Elves! Wouldn't you?
Zoe: I don't know.. probably not... I'm quite happy here, I don't think I would like to be a queen...
Chloe: suits me well! We'll never step on each other's feet then, perfect! But if I will get to be Queen of whatever realm one day, I'll invite you for tea!
Zoe: ....
Eric: hey, Jen and Jan! You're here too!
Janet: obviously... it's not like we can be kids and not show up in school on our first day you know...James: but that's so cool! You'll like it here, you'll see... besides, we're planning to organise a sleepover party in our cottage soon, you can come along if you want, it will be fun!
Janet: yes... why not... we could do that, couldn't we, Jen?Jenny: yes I think I would like that... we'll need to ask mum and dad though...
James: cool! The more the merrier!
Matilda: I don't know, it's the first time I hear about it...
Clara: oh, I'll ask Trystan then...
Matilda: no, wait!Clara: hey Trys! Nice to see you again in school today!
Trystan: hi Clara, welcome to your first day in this class! I'm sure you'll have fun...and I hope you enjoyed the costume party last night!
Clara: thanks Trys... and I did enjoy the party yes! Speaking of which, what is this thing about the sleepover party at your place?Trystan: the what?
Clara: the sleepover party in the cottage or something! Can we come as well?
Matilda: Clara, you should wait for Trystan to invite you, it's rude if you self-invite yourself to his party...
Trystan: what party? What are you talking about?
Trystan: oh! You heard James talking about the sleepover thing... I'm not going so I don't know much about it, but you should ask James and Eric, and I'm sure they'll be happy if you go as well!Matilda: ...
Clara: why are you not going? You can't not go, it's in your house!Trystan: well, I don't know, it was my brother's idea, not mine so... besides, technically it's not in my house as it's in the cottage next door... but hey, ask my brothers and they'll tell you all about it if you want to join them!
Clara: okay... I'll do that then...Matilda: Trystan...
Trystan: yes?
Matilda: why don't you want us to come?
Trystan: excuse me?Matilda: you heard me.
Clara: this is not looking good... better leave them to it...
Trystan: I heard you, and I have no idea what you mean.
Matilda: Clara is new in the group and would like to make friends, and your party would be the perfect occasion. Why don't you want her to come?
Trystan: now I wonder if you heard me... as I said, it's not my party, hence not up to me to invite people. If you want to be invited, go ask the organizers, aka my brothers...Matilda: yes but Clara doesn't know them very well, so she asked you...
Trystan: and I told her that I think my brothers will be happy to have her, but she should ask them as I'm not planning to go and have no idea what they're planning to do. Now, if you want to go as well, you can do the same, you know my brothers, just go ask them...
Matilda: it's not for me it's for Clara! Besides I don't want to go if you're not going to be there, what would I be doing?
Trystan: I don't know, make friends with other kids?
Matilda: mmm I don't think I want to do that, I think everybody hates me... you're my only friend here...Trystan: *sighs* I had kinda figured that out... look, do whatever you want, it's not my party so it's not my business really...
Matilda: but it's in your house! Where will you be if you're not at the party?
Trystan: as I said it's in the cottage next to my house, and I'm planning to be in my secret inventing room, if you really need to know. I have been neglecting my inventions lately...
Matilda: well... then if Clara goes to the party maybe I can come and keep you company in your secret lab?
Trystan: noooo way! There's no way I'll allow you in there again!Matilda: why?
Trystan: you fully well know why!
Matilda: but... it's not fair... and if Clara goes to the party I'll have to stay home alone!Trystan: or, go to the party with your sister, whatever you please. So long as you don't disturb my inventing evening!
Matilda: I thought we had fun together at the Spooky Day party yesterday...Trystan: I guess so... but so what?
Matilda: so, I thought you would be happy to invite me to another of your family parties!
Trystan: look, I'm not really a party person okay? Yesterday was a big thing so I joined in but... that's it. I don't like parties that much.Matilda: not even your next birthday party? Wouldn't you want to have a party when you grow up?
Trystan: nope, not planning to do that either sorry... so if you want to attend my brothers' party, please talk to them, unfortunately I can't help you....
Matilda: or better, you don't want to help me...Trystan: look, see it as you like but facts are facts. And if it's not my party, I can't invite you, period. Now, I think the class is about to start, I'll go find my seat if you don't mind...
James: that was quite bad...Eric: I don't think I would want her at my party, she's scary...
James: let's start thinking of what to tell her if she asks us then...
Eric: I just wish Trystan would come to the party and sort her out himself... what is wrong with big brother? Why doesn't he want to come to our party?James: no idea... but he's always been a bit weird, don't you think? Preferring to spend time alone in that room inventing stuff, instead of with his own family and friends! Why would you do that?
Eric: I don't know.. but perhaps it's to get rid of that girl... she follows him everywhere... perhaps he's had enough and is trying to hide!
James: yes but then, why tell her where he's going to be... she could easily find him!
Eric: I agree brother, that was a very stupid thing to do...
Matilda: what's that sorry face?Clara: well... it didn't go very well, did it?
Matilda: I don't know what you're talking about. Besides, you got what you wanted, you know how to get invited to the party if you want to go.Clara: are you not coming?
Matilda: I don't think so. Looks like I'm not wanted. Far from me to go where I'm not wanted.
Clara: *sighs* oh dear...
Elena: so... tell me all about yesterday!Ella: tell you what?
Elena: about you and Berwyn if course!
Elena: Come on El, everybody saw that kiss! You got your first kiss! I'm so happy for you! So, how was it?Ella: I'd rather not talk about it... or about anything related to last night...
Elena: so there was more! After you left... I knew it!
Ella: I just want to forget... I think I had had too many drinks and I didn't really know what I was doing ... no big deal...
Elena: mmm knowing you it must have been indeed a big deal... come on, talk to your sister, I'm dying to know the details! We are so busy these days and we never have time to talk...Ella: there is nothing to talk about, you saw what you saw, I was upset and I left.
Elena: aaand?
Ella: and nothing. He followed me outside.
Elena: aaaaand???? Oh come on El!
Ella: and nothing... we kissed some more... I don't remember much really, as I said I had had too many drink and don't remember much. It was no big deal anyway, we're still friends. I guess.
Elena: oh really? It's not what you said earlier... and it sounds like a big deal to me!
Elena: finally my big sister has decided to enjoy life! It's a big event, we should celebrate!Ella: we really shouldn't... and stop being so excited for plumbob's sake!
Elena: well, I know I was rude earlier and I know you haven't forgotten Harry, but I still think this is a good thing! I'm so happy for you!
Ella: there's nothing to be happy about, as I said, no big deal, besides, he's used to going out with girls a lot, he will have already forgotten...
Aneira: mmm I don't think so, looks like he's coming right here!
Ella: what? No way... I don't want to talk to him... Ann, let's go somewhere else, please....Elena: hey Berwyn, were you looking for my sister?
Aneira: too late...
Berwyn: wow, you read my thoughts!
Elena: feel free to sit down, I was leaving anyway... see you later girls! Have fun!!Ella: and what is wrong with my sister? I've never seen her act like that!
Aneira: she's just happy for you...
Berwyn: hey you wonderful ladies, mind if myself and my grumpy brother sit down here with you? We have important matters to discuss...
Arwyn: ... and I already apologize for my brother... I tried to put some sense in that log head of his but there was no chance...
Berwyn: oh come on, stop being grumpy and sit down! I'm doing this for you as well you know! Out of pure kindness for my beloved little brother!
Arwyn: why do I suddenly feel very suspicious....Aneira: *giggles* you two are too funny, you should go on a TV show or something!
Aneira: hey, you alright?
Arwyn: not really... my brother makes me nervous...
Berwyn: as I was saying to Ella, I've come up with a brilliant plan!Aneira: about what?
Ella: the prom...
Arwyn: why do I feel I know exactly where this is going...Ella: but I've already told Berwyn, that I can't go to the prom with him...
Arwyn: good choice.
Aneira: why not?
Ella: well, isn't it obvious?
Berwyn: I understand your concerns Ella...
Arwyn: finally, brother, your brain has switched on!
Berwyn: of course I do, I'm not heartless as my brother thinks! However, I think you should still come with me to the prom...Ella: and why so?
Berwyn: because, if we go together, then my brother will be encouraged to take your dear cousin Aneira!
Aneira: ... what?Arwyn: I knew it...
Berwyn: *whispers* these two need help, as we agreed, so I thought that perhaps we could help them by making them go to the prom together! *winks*
Arwyn: hey, we are right here, we can hear you!Berwyn: oh, don't give me that look brother, we all know how things stand here, right? Then, because you're too shy to ask her, I thought to help you guys! If I left it with you, we would all grow old before you find the courage to ask her to go to the prom with you! So I thought that a little help from your big brother wouldn't be a bad thing at all... and no worries, you don't need to thank me, as I said, out of the pure kindness of my heart!
Aneira: *giggles*
Arwyn: why do I have the feeling that it's not exactly that way?
Berwyn: oh, you're too suspicious little brother! I've just organised you a date, just relax and enjoy it!
Arwyn: I would have asked her myself you know, I didn't need your help... and now you've spoiled it...Berwyn: rubbish, you would have never done it...
Ella: *smiles* actually, I think it's a good idea...
Berwyn: really? I mean, I'm glad that you agree with my clever plan to help these two *winks*Ella: as long as we go as friends.
Berwyn: as friends? ... but of course, that's what we are, friends, right?
Ella: yes. So don't get strange ideas. Last night I was just... not myself. But now I'm back. Understood?
Berwyn: sure, of course...
Arwyn: so... looks like my brother messed up again... and we've been set up as part of his plan to go out with your cousin again...Aneira: *giggles* looks like!
Arwyn: are you... are you okay with it? Because if you're not, no worries, we don't need to go, or we can go but not together, I mean---Aneira: Arwyn, I would love to go to the prom with you...
Arwyn: really?
Aneira: yes... I just wish you had asked me...
Aneira: *giggles* it's okay, the important thing is that we go together, right?Arwyn: it is... very important thing...
Elena: awww, look at those four.. so happy and in love...Tyler: actually, I don't think your sister is much in love with Berwyn...
Elena: well, maybe not, but she could be! I so wish that she could forget Harry...
Nick: well, but we all kind of guessed that he's never really been interested in her, right? So probably the best thing for her is to move on and find someone else... and about time to do it!
Elena: unfortunately I don't think it's going to be that simple, but you never know, we can always hope in a miracle!Adrienne: hey, how do you know that?
Nick: how I know what?
Adrienne: that Harry has never liked her and she should move on! Has he told you? Because I've always thought he liked her very much! I just thought that being a man, he had not realised it yet.
Tyler: wait a minute, what do you mean by "being a man"?
Nick: er... I don't know, I just guessed... I guess... anyway, changing the topic, what are your plans for the prom guys? Are you going?
Elena: of course we are going, we would never miss it! We need to go dress hunting soon!
Adrienne: and who are you taking, Nick?Nick: who, me? I'm not going...
Adrienne: what? Why not?
Nick: well, dancing is really not my thing...
Nick: besides, it's going to be my birthday soon, so I wouldn't be allowed in anyway! And I can't wait for that, I'll be glad when this school will be only a memory!Adrienne: oh... that's a shame... I was kind of hoping that.... you know, we had a nice time last night... so I thought that....
Nick: that?
Adrienne: never mind. I'm still on my own, haven't found anyone to go with yet...
Tyler: ouch, must be tough....
James: ... and it's even better with the snow! I can't believe how lucky we are to get the first snow right before our sleepover party!Eric: I can't believe it's snowing for real! It's amazing!!!
James: I hope it'll keep on snowing, if we get a decent layer on the ground we could even have a snowmen building contest, or a snowball fight!Glyn: cool! That would be awesome!
James: so, let's keep our fingers crossed that it will keep on snowing!Glyn: I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed! Who did you say is coming in the end?
Eric: well, everyone really, except from Trystan's friend Matilda...
James: which is a bonus, really, she's super scary...
Alice: wait a minute, what do you mean by everyone? How many kids? I thought it was just you and the cousins...
James: uhm... there us four... plus Jimmy and the twins, that makes seven... plus Luke and Alex and Amelia, that's ten...Eric: plus Jen and Jan, that's twelve
James: plus Clara that's thirteen...
Eric: oh no, wait a second, Trystan said he's not coming...so twelve!
Glyn: and why on earth would he choose not to come to his brothers' party, who knows! It's going to be sad without him...
Lowri: and me! Can I go to the party too mummy?Alice: twelve kids! It's a huge number for a sleepover, we don't have enough beds!
James: *sighs* mum, don't you worry, we've got sleeping bags, that's part of the fun!Berwyn: hi guys can we join you?
Arwyn: you all look so serious, what are you talking about?
Glyn: we're planning the sleepover party!!
Arwyn: oh sounds cool, are we invited?
James: absolutely not! This is a kids only event, remember we discussed this, Berwyn?
Eric: and you said it was okay...
Berwyn: oh yeah, I remember.. sorry brother, we can't go..
Alice: actually, I think you two should go. Somebody needs to be there to keep an eye on the kids...James: mummy nooooo! We're gonna be fine! And no offence, but we don't want any adult around! Besides--
Eric: ... brother, is he going to do what I think he's going to do?
James: I fear so... no way, that's bad luck with mum around! Eric, we need to stop him!
*PRRRRRRRT*Eric: too late....
Berwyn: woah, brother, that's rude...
Arwyn: whaat---
Alice: .....
James: oh no.... that was not planned for Arwyn...
Eric: and with us all around he'll feel so ashamed... he'll be scarred for life!
James: oh no Eric what have we done....
Arwyn: that---- that was not me, I swear!James: *giggling* that was funny though... look at his face!
Eric: brother, pretend you haven't heard anything, otherwise mum will know it was us for sure!
Berwyn: hahahahhaha that was a good one boys! Look at my brother's face!!Arwyn: that is so not fun Berwyn! It's so embarrassing....
Alice: boys, have you placed a whoopie cushion again?
James: who, me? Wasn't me...Eric: or me... honestly mum, why do you always think it's us?
Alice: well, let me see... because it's always you two?
James: so she knows about the other ones as well! We're too easily identifiable Eric...
Eric: yeah...
Berwyn: but that was some good fun!
Alice: you shouldn't encourage them, Berwyn!Berwyn: er... yeah sure... sorry...
Alice: boys please apologize to Arwyn, that was really not nice...James: yeah, sorry Arwyn, it was not meant for you...
Eric: but still, joke accomplished! Woo hoo! That was fun!
Trystan: what is going on here?
Berwyn: *whispers* your brothers placed a whoopie cushion and Arwyn sat on it! Bloody brilliant, you should have seen his face!
Alice: Berwyn!
Berwyn: right, sorry, that was a very bad thing to do, very bad...
Arwyn: it was so embarrassing...Alice: right then kids, because it seems like you're not as grown up as you think you are, I'm going to put a condition on your party.
James: that doesn't bode well...
Alice: either you get one or more adults to come with you, or the party is cancelled!
James: no way!Glyn: I knew it...
James: it's all your fault Eric, did you really need to place that thing this morning?Eric: well, I couldn't imagine that this would happen! I just thought grandpa would sit on it while we were in school or something... besides, it's just a bad luck that this one was mine, all the other ones in the house are yours!
James: but still, this one was yours! Hence it's your fault!Eric: I don't agree, that's not fair, it's not my fault, just bad luck!
Trystan: don't worry guys, you're gonna be fine anyway...
Glyn: yeah, you can see it that way because you're not coming to the party so it's not your problem...
Trystan: that's true, I don't really see the problem of having someone else around. And Arwyn and Berwyn are your friends so...
Glyn: yes, but this is a kids only party! I've never been to such a thing, and I want to enjoy it properly, hence without anyone who's not a kid around!
Arwyn: wait, does it mean we have just been volunteered to babysit twelve kids?Berwyn: sounds like it... but then again, it's kind of our job to look after master Glyn so... just a couple of extras won't change much...
Arwyn: but that is one kid, not twelve!!
Berwyn: and what is wrong with you today, brother? You're grumpier than usual... oh, was that booby trap you sat on? That was embarrassing... but bloody brilliant I tell you! You should have seen your face!Arwyn: I'm glad I didn't... it was so embarrassing...
Arwyn: and you laugh now, but I would have liked to see your face if you had sat on it!Berwyn: naaah you know me, I would have just laughed it off as a good joke!
Berwyn: I'm not as grumpy as you, brother, I don't take myself that seriously...Arwyn: whatever...
Arwyn: then perhaps you could volunteer to babysit the kids on your own, if you find their jokes that amusing... right? You would be perfectly suited to babysit them without crashing their party with too much seriousness.Berwyn: wait a minute, what?
Arwyn: it perfectly makes sense, and I think you would enjoy it! Perfect, it's decided then, I'll go tell Alice that you've volunteered...
Berwyn: not so hasty little brother... are you not forgetting something?
Arwyn: forgetting what, exactly?Berwyn: well, perhaps we're not the only ones in this house who could be volunteered. What about the twins' older sister? Maybe she would like to babysit her brothers and cousins, and she might want to come along *winks*
Arwyn: ... meaning?
Berwyn: meaning, would you not want to have an evening with your dear Aneira away from this house? It could be some kind of date... imagine, walking in the snow in the moonlight... quite romantic, isn't it? Come on, it's the second date I set for you in the last couple of days, you should thank me! And this one is even before the prom date, am I not a genius?Arwyn: well....
Berwyn: good, I see that the message is sinking. So I say you should volunteer to babysit the kids! Right?
Arwyn: yeah... hey, wait a minute, and what about you?Berwyn: well, you wouldn't want to have me around really... so I'll stay behind out of pure kindness! And perhaps I'll ask Ella on a date...
Arwyn: I knew it! I knew you had a secret plan, and your so called kindness was just a cover! As always! Besides, you can't do that Berwyn, she told you she just want to be friends, you should give her a break...
Berwyn: yes yes I know that. But friends could still go out and have fun together right? *winks* Now now, let's stop talking about me, let's get you sorted out, little brother. We shall ask Aneira if she wants to join your babysitting duties. Where did you say she went?
Arwyn: in town, shopping with her cousins...
Berwyn: awesome! Two birds with one stone. What are we waiting for? Let's go find them in town and ask!Arwyn: yes, that sounds like a good plan...
Alice: .......
[on a side note: I had never seen four rainbows in the snow! Hence the transition picture :D]
Elena: soooo... what do you think?
Aneira: aww you look wonderful!
Elena: mmm do you think so? I don't know...
Elena: sister, what do you think?Ella: I think it's great... it's perfect.. not sure about the white gloves though...
Elena: yeah me neither... but I so much wanted gloves! Perhaps a different colour...
Ella: or perhaps, you could just get the dress and then think about the gloves later...Elena: great idea sister, yes I think I'm gonna do that!
Elena: I can't wait to see Tyler's face when he sees me in this dress!Ella: aww that's sweet... my sister is still very much in love with her childhood sweetheart...
Aneira: yes... they're so cute!
Ella: *sighs* seems like dreams can become true, for some...
Aneira: yours will become true as well, El... perhaps your prince charming was not really the right one...
Ella: or, perhaps, unlike some, I just need to work harder for it....
Elena: or, perhaps you should try to go out with somebody else, oh wait, you've already done that!Ella: Oh please! I told you thousands times little sister... it was a one off and that's not going to happen again!
Aneira: well, except from the prom...
Ella: right, I had forgotten that one, but that one was really to help you guys...
Aneira: *giggles* yeah right....
Elena: *laughs* honestly sister---
Ella: I won't have any more of that! Now, if you don't mind, if we're finished here I would suggest to change into our new winter outfits and head out for a coffee or a hot chocolate! What do you think?
Elena: sounds like a plan... but we haven't finished discussing your situation, sister! *giggles*
Elena: I can't believe it's still snowing! It's amazing!!
Ella: yes, I have to say it looks pretty good...
Aneira: the first snow of the year... I've been so looking forward to this... it's magical...Ella: so, shall we go? Usual place?
Aneira: I love this place! They have amazing cakes!
Elena: Speaking of which, I think I might get a cake too...Ella: you've just bought your prom dress!
Elena: so what?
Ella: .... I can't you two talked me into getting a cake as well! How can you be so relaxed about having carbs and sugar? Specially with prom coming up, and the dresses we have just bought...Aneira: oh well, a tiny pastry won't make much difference... besides, life is to be enjoyed!
Elena: well said Annie, somebody should convince her to enjoy life...
Elena: wait a second, she might not be enjoying the cake, but at least she has started to enjoy other sides of life! Isn't it right, Annie?Ella: oh please, not again, please stop!
Aneira: haha and it has obviously made an impression on you...
Elena: of course it has! I mean, it's Ella we're talking about, obsessed with Harry since before I was born, right? And now she suddenly changes her mind and go around kissing new guys...Ella: oh come on, stop it! And it's not new guys, it was one guy... and anyway as I said it didn't mean anything---
Elena: yes yes we all know your official version... but is it the true one, I wonder? *winks* now, let's eat, otherwise the cakes are going to get cold! *laughs*
Ella: mmm I don't know what you mean really... besides, since when have you become Berwyn's fan number one, uh? You don't even know him much...Elena: true, however I see him as a welcome change from boring Harry...
Ella: and why do everybody seem to hate Harry now?Aneira: oh, nobody hates him El... it's just... he's not been very nice to you, and we don't want to see you hurt...
Ella: he's not been nasty either so---
Elena: oh El, I've always seen you suffering for him, for one reason or another... if only you tried to see the situation from a more objective point of view...
Ella: well, I obviously can't, can I?
Elena: probably not... but we can, can we not, Ann?
Aneira: well, I guess...
Elena: and we think that you should give Berwyn a chance, poor guy, he seems to really like you...Ella: and that just confirms that you don't know him at all! He's like that, he likes girls in general, if you were not with Tyler, he would take a chance on you as well!
Elena: hey!
Ella: or Annie.. if she wasn't taken already---
Ella: well, he wouldn't do this to his brother, at least I can give him that...
Elena: see? You're starting to praise him already.... I say you like him very much but haven't realised it yet...
Ella: *coughing* wait, what? No way! And I'm not praising him I was just saying, to be fair among all the bad qualities he also has a good one...Elena: plus, I bet he's a good kisser...
Ella: Elena! Please!
Elena: well, just guessing... otherwise you would have just walked off and went home... not asked for more *winks*
Ella: okay, that's enough. Now, let's clear the air, once and for all. I did not ask for more. I--- I don't remember much really... As I told you many times, I was upset and had too much to drink. Berwyn is nice enough and I thought-- anyway, I don't like him that way and I told him we're just friends. And he knows I agreed to go to the prom as friends. End of the story. What happened the other night is not going to happen ever again!Elena: oh.. that's boring... I don't think I like this story...
Ella: sorry to disappoint you sister, but that's the truth. Now, can we please close this topic once and for all and finish our cakes?
Elena: I'm so sad... are you sure you don't want to give him a chance?Ella: nope. Not in a million years. And he's not my kind of guy anyway.
Aneira: oh, don't worry, you'll find your prince charming soon...Ella: hello, guys? I've already found him, it's Harry! Whether you like it or not, I know that we're soulmates...
Elena: well, I'm not sure he shares this thought...
Ella: why, thanks for the support sister... at least now I know how you feel about him... it's okay that you don't like him, but to be honest, a) you could have told me, and b) to be honest I would have expected more support from my little sister!Elena: more support! What do you need more than all these years spent to listen to you moaning about Harry...
Ella: moaning! I was just trying to find a way to make him realise that we were meant to be together and I needed your help....
Ella: He's my soulmate for goodness sake!!
Berwyn: wow, soulmate... are you talking about me? *winks*
Ella: oh dear...
Aneira: GUYS! What are you doing here?
Berwyn: well... surpriiise!
Ella: ....Berwyn: hey El... you look beautiful in your new outfit...
Ella: er... thanks...
Elena: ... *whispers* El, I don't think really he got the whole friendship thing... *giggles*
Ella: just shut up!
Berwyn: what?
Ella: not you...
Elena: sooo what are you two doing here??
Aneira: and how did you know that we were in this café?
Berwyn: well, little brother knew that you had gone shopping, and Trystan said that if you were not in the shop we would probably find you here...
Aneira: well, looks like he was right!
Ella: so, why have you come?Berwyn: right, my brother wanted to ask something to Aneira...
Aneira: me?
Elena: oooh interesting...
Berwyn: look Arwyn, why don't you take a seat and tell Ann?Arwyn: I don't need your prompt, Berwyn, I am able to find myself a seat..
Elena: sooo what's this thing you need to say that couldn't wait?Arwyn: I---
Elena: Oh, don't mind me, do as if I wasn't here! *smiles*
Elena: actually, I should probably text Tyler and tell him to meet me here... I'm not used to be the unaccompanied one...Aneira: rubbish, we can talk and have fun all together, as the group of friends we are, right?
Aneira: so.... what is it you wanted to tell me?Berwyn: come on little brother, ask her! We're waiting...
Arwyn: right... so... the thing is, you know your brothers have organised a sleepover party in the cottage tonight...Aneira: yes I know...
Arwyn: well, your mother kind of volunteered myself and Berwyn to babysit the kids, I mean, to make sure everything goes smoothly...
Aneira: really! Because---
Berwyn: it's going to be a looong conversation...Ella: oh don't push him, Berwyn... and sit on that chair please, I feel like I'm being watched or something...
Berwyn: well, that's perhaps because I am watching you *smiles*Ella: what?!! Creepy much!!
Berwyn: I just meant that I like looking at you because you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen *grins*
Elena: awww that's so sweet... isn't he sweet, Ella? Oh, you blushed!
Ella: I didn't blush!
Berwyn: *grins*
Ella: and I would appreciate if you backed me up for once, sister...Elena: and that's exactly what I'm doing *smiles*
Arwyn: not that we mind, really, your mum has been so kind to take us in and we're happy to do her a favour...
Arwyn: but I have to say that babysitting twelve kids is a bit too much for me... plus my brother, that makes thirteen!Aneira: *laughs*
Arwyn: not my first choice to spend the evening, no way!
Aneira: and how would you rather spend it?
Aneira: well, obviously I'm coming along, it's my brothers' party! And mum had asked me to keep an eye on them from the beginning so...
Aneira: it's going to be fun!!
Berwyn: sounds like the plan has worked *grins*Ella: well, mainly thanks to auntie Alice really... not much convincing to do... I appreciate your brother's efforts though!
Berwyn: hey, and what about my efforts?
Ella: and what did you do, exactly?
Berwyn: well, I think that those two would be better off alone, so I will make the effort of not being around and leave them to it! *grins*
Ella: wow, that must be so hard...
Berwyn: no, the hardest part comes now. See, I was thinking, I promised your aunt that I would watch the kids with Arwyn. So, if I'm not there, I can't go back to the house anyway. So, I was thinking, that perhaps I could sneak away and spend the night somewhere else, like, I don't know, in town, with you?Ella: ....
Berwyn: so, what do you say?Ella: you are shameless!
Berwyn: why? What's wrong in going out with a friend? *winks*
Ella: oh, look at the time, it's quite late already!Elena: indeed! I had not realised... guys, I think you should start heading home...
Berwyn: so... what do you say?Ella: ....
Ella: I... have other things to do tonight...Berwyn: no way! Are you serious?
Ella: yes. Sorry Berwyn, I think you'll be stuck with helping your brother and Annie babysitting tonight.
Berwyn: but---
Arwyn: you have heard the lady, Ber. Now, let's go...
Elena: well, have fun tonight guys! I know my little brother is super excited about the party!Aneira: all the kids are... my brothers seem to be very social kids... quite the opposite from Trystan, he's not even attending the party!
Arwyn: well, I understand him really... I'm not very sociable myself...
Elena: well, but I think it would do him good to enjoy the company of his cousins...Trystan always seems so sad...
Berwyn: so... ready to start your babysitting duties, brother?Arwyn: I don't know, are you?
Berwyn: last chance to save your best friend from an awful evening Ella... please?Ella: I already told you, I have other plans...and you're not my best friend, Berwyn...
Aneira: what plans?
Ella: ....
Berwyn: *sighs* fine, but if you change your mind---
Ella: I won't.
Berwyn: I'm broken hearted...Aneira: *smiles* come on guys, let's go home...
Elena: bye guys, have fun!Ella: ....
Elena: so.... what are these mysterious plans of yours for tonight, sister?Ella: oh, shut up...
Elena: no, because I'm going out with Tyler, Alex is at the sleepover party, perhaps mum and dad thought they could have a romantic evening, for a change you know... one would have thought that you could also take the chance and get out, for once...
Ella: are you trying to kick me out of my own house?
Elena: just saying...
Jimmy: aha! I'm leading now! Eat my dust, kids!Alex: no way!
Chloe: excuse me boys? Wasn't it ladies first? Give wayyyy!Zoe: ... I so don't understand the excitement here... it's just a game....
Janet: and it's boring if only a few people can play and the rest are left to watch! Right sister? ... Sister?Jenny: ... and then if it snows enough we can all build a huuuuge igloo and have a party in there! I love snow so much!
Janet: riiiight....Clara: actually, I think it's a great idea!
Amelia: what idea?Clara: building an igloo! How could would that be!
James: fine, I got it, mum... I told you so many times already!
Alice: I know, I know darling, but I'm your mother and I worry about you and the other kids, okay?
Alice: just promise me you'll be sensible, and won't stay up too late, won't eat too much rubbish, and will behave... don't get into a fight or something...James: mum, how many times have you seen me getting into a fight?
Alice: well, none, but still...
James: exactly! Don't worry mum, we'll be fine! Now, can you please just go?
Aneira: hey mum! I'm here, and I've brought another pizza!
Alice: Annie! Great! I was just telling James to be good and behave...James: oh mum, please!
Aneira: don't worry mum, they're good kids...James: thanks sister...
Alice: I know I know, but I do feel less nervous now that you're here... I know you'll keep an eye on them...Aneira: yes mum, don't worry, they'll be fine... they're just kids!
Eric: actually, that would be a really cool idea... perhaps if it keeps snowing...
Jenny: perhaps there will be enough snow tomorrow morning!
Eric: yes, but then we won't be able to use the igloo to sleep in it...
Jenny: right... well, but it would still be fun to build it all together, right?
Alex: aha, Jimmy, now who's gonna eat whose dust?Glyn: hey, how did you manage to do that? Which button do I need to press?
Alex: no idea, that was quite random!
Chloe: come on boys, I'm the only girl playing, let me win!
Zoe: that's cheating, sister...
Arwyn: hey...
Alice: oh, there you are Arwyn... I wanted to have a word with you...Arwyn: oh... alright...
Arwyn: it's okay...
Alice: of course it's okay, you get to spend an evening with my daughter!Arwyn: er.. what?
Alice: look, it's okay, I think you're a nice guy and I trust you... I can't say the same about your brother, however much nice and funny he may be...
Alice: but I just wanted to make sure that you got the message and made sure to behave...Arwyn: er... yes... of course...
Aneira: oh mum! Please!
James: well, at least it's not just me...
Alice: good! Now I think it's time to go back home Lowri, what do you think?Lowri: nooo I want to stay here and party and eat pizza!
Alice: haha you're too small to do that, honey... but it's going to be your birthday soon! And then you'll be able to join your older siblings and have fun with them!
Alice: okay, I'm gonna go now... have fun guys... and behave, you all....
Aneira: .... oh, mum! We'll be fine, just go and have a nice evening with dad...
Lowri: mmm no, I'm big girl, I can party now! Right mummy? I can stay! Right?
Aneira: ah... sorry about my mum, she can be a little... overprotective and overanxious sometimes...
Arwyn: er... it's okay...Aneira: no, it's really not, but there's nothing I could do... sorry....
Arwyn: don't worry it's alright...
Aneira: okay...
James: okay guys, mum is gone, time to get the party started and dig in these huge pizzas!!
Eric: hey guys, it's pizza time!Chloe: uh, what?
Alex: yayyy I won!!!
Chloe: nooooooo!!! I got distracted for a second... it's not fair!!!
Zoe: come on sis, you know you were last anyway... let's go have some pizza...
Chloe: nooo I could still have won!
Jenny: wow, your cousin seems to take this game really seriously...Eric: yeah, typical Chloe... just ignore her...
Eric: hey sis! How come you've got your slice of pizza before us kids? Shouldn't it be the other way round?Aneira: you joking? If I waited for you all to queue up and get a slice I would have starved! Besides, I need fuel if you want me to stay around tonight...
Eric: you're staying outside, right?
James: poor sister, it's freezing outside...
Eric: but she promised!
Aneira: don't worry, I'll try to stay out of the way as much as possible, you won't see me...
James: well, it's better Annie and Arwyn than mum... she's been so fussy lately...
Alex: oh I can't believe it! Almost one whole pizza is gone, and we're still queuing for it!Chloe: well, at least I've got a seat... it might be a long wait...
James: are you sure you're going to be okay Annie? It's snowing again... you and Arwyn had better stay indoors...
Aneira: of course, I don't fancy freezing to death! But don't worry, we'll come in after you've all gone to bed, so you won't see us and can enjoy your kids only sleepover party...
James: thanks, Annie... you're the best sister ever, did you know?
Aneira: yes yes I know *smiles* and don't worry, I'm sure one day you'll return the favour!
Berwyn: helloooo everyone! I've finally made it!Aneira: Berwyn! I thought you had other plans for tonight?
Arwyn: as a matter of fact, so did I....
Berwyn: oh, don't you lovebirds worry at all, I won't spoil your romantic evening...Arwyn: shut up Berwyn...
James: uh... what are you talking about? What romantic evening?
Aneira: er... nothing, don't listen to him, James, you know Berwyn likes joking all the time haha so funny...
Berwyn: now, why don't you two come with me to the camp? Let's leave these kids enjoy their long awaited party!
Aneira: the what?
Berwyn: ta dah! What do you think?
Aneira: it's a tent... why is there a tent in the garden?Berwyn: well, I promised your brother we wouldn't interfere with their party, so I thought that we could still keep an eye on the kids from here!
Berwyn: plus, it will be fun, I love camping!
Berwyn: aaah that's better... it's got quite cold now, hasn't it?Arwyn: that's probably because... I don't know, it's been snowing for the whole day?
Berwyn: oh really? I hadn't noticed.... come on brother, stop stating the obvious and come close to the fire... isn't it a wonderful feeling?Aneira: actually it is...
James: .... and then, the Grim Reaper appeared, with the scythe of death in his hand, and took the souls of the lost sailors with him.... to rest in the netherworld forever.... except from one! The captain of the lost ship had managed to hide from the Grim Reaper, so his soul never found peace, and if you walk along the fjord at night, you can still see his ghost ship sailing on the horizon...
Eric: oh no... I have heard of this... they said that sometimes the captain comes close to the shore, and moors his ship to one of the docks here... so that he can walk on the land again...Glyn: oh my goodness!!! This cottage has a dock... what if he chooses to come here?
Amelia: hopefully not! Oh dear... I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight...
Jimmy: naaah no worries, it's just a story...
Jenny: but what if it isn't? Creepy....Zoe: I don't like this... why did I even listen to this story...
Janet: oh, come on people, it's a scary story! Just a story!
Clara: yes but how do you know it's not true?
Zoe: do you think it is, true?
Clara: well, I can't know, but we can't know even if it is not true. Meaning that it could potentially be either true or fake. But we still don't know.Zoe: well... so what are we going to do if it turns out to be true? And the ghost captain moors his ship on our dock outside, tonight?
Jenny: I hope that doesn't happen... I mean, even if the story is true... there are loads of docks in this town...why tonight and why this dock? What are the chances?
Clara: very low indeed... but still, there is a chance... if we're very unlucky...
Janet: okay, I've had enough. I don't believe in any of this and yet you're giving me the creeps! Right, anyone in for a pillow fight?
Alex: hey, I want to pillow fight!Jenny: sister, don't leave me alone, I'm scared...
Amelia: so, what are we going to do if we're really unlucky and that teeny tiny chance happens tonight?Glyn: I don't know, you're the witch here! Should you not be able to protect us all?
Amelia: I can't, I'm too young, I can't use my powers just yet... besides, you're the future king of the elves, you should protect us!
Glyn: rubbish, I don't want to be king! Besides, I'm also too young... if only my dad was here, he would know what to do!
James: guys, relax, probably nothing's going to happen anyway... I just read that story in a book...
Jimmy: what kind of book?
James: what do you mean what kind of book?
Jimmy: I mean, was it a kids stories book, or a history book? Because if it was a history book then the chances for the story to be true are higher...
James: I don't know...but hey, I'm starting to feel a bit sleepy now... how about a horror movie to wake us up?
Luke: I think we should play a game first...Jimmy: yeah, good idea, it will take our minds off the scary story...
James: but I want to watch a horror movie! It's the only night we can do that, mum and dad will never let us watch a horror movie at home, they say we're going to get nightmares...
Chloe: so why do you want to give nightmares to all of us?
Chloe: I'm getting bored... anyone, please suggest some more entertaining activity.... or I might just join the pillow fight going on in the kitchen...
Alex: hey, wait a second, let me breathe!Janet: okay... but just one sec---
Alex: gotcha!
Janet: hey! That's not fair! Right back at you!Alex: ouch!
Eric: don't worry Jenny, nothing will happen... let's not give in to panic, as James said, it's just a story he read somewhere...Jenny: yes but...
Eric: and even if anything happens, we're here all together, we'll fight together...and I will make sure you are safe, okay?
Jenny: *smiles* thanks Eric... I don't think scary stories are my thing...
Amelia: you know what, girls? I think we need to take our minds off this stupid story. I say, let's explore the cottage and pick the room we want to sleep in tonight!
Clara: cool!
Zoe: I know what room I want, it's the nicest one at the end of the corridor... come on Clara, we'll show you!
Amelia: here we are! I think this is the master bedroom, but there's enough space for all of us if we use the sleeping bags! How do you like this room, Clara?
Clara: I love it... this is definitely the best bedroom ever! But it's so beautiful that everyone will want it... how do we make sure the others know it's ours?Zoe: well, we can't...
Amelia: unless we stay here the whole evening, but that's not the point of having a sleepover all together, it would mean missing out on the fun completely... I think it's not worth it...
Zoe: well, we can always try to run back here as soon as people start thinking of going to sleep...
Berwyn: *sneezing* atchoo!Arwyn: what is it, now? Have you got yourself a cold?
Berwyn: I don't know... maybe... I don't feel well at all...
Berwyn: you know what, guys? I think I'm gonna go in the tent and try to sleep a bit...
Aneira: oh... sorry that you're not feeling well Berwyn....
Berwyn: oh that's okay... but you know what, you two should enjoy the evening, those kids are still awake and you'd better watch out, you never know...
Arwyn: but it's freezing out here!
Berwyn: well, just find a way to keep each other warm, you clever brother... *winks*Arwyn: ... I refuse to comment....
Berwyn: have fun guys! And don't worry about me, I think I'll survive... I hope....
Aneira: aww I'm sorry that your brother is not feeling well...Arwyn: don't worry, he's gonna be fine... and if he's really unwell, that suits him fine for being a jerk!
Aneira: why you say that?
Arwyn: well, I've known my brother all my life, I wouldn't be surprised if this was just a trick... but oh well, suits me just fine to not have him around!Aneira: *giggles* you two are so funny, you tease each other all the time but I'm sure deep down you love each other...
Arwyn: yeah, perhaps... very deep down...
Aneira: *giggles*
Arwyn: well, since we're here... how about building a snowman?Aneira: oooh do you think we've got enough snow for that? That would be amazing!
Arwyn: I think we can manage!Aneira: awesome! I love the snow so much!
Aneira: how is it looking?Arwyn: good! I think we're almost done..
Arwyn: there you go, the finishing touches... looks good! What do you think?Aneira: I love it... our first snowman of the season!
Arwyn: I'm glad you enjoyed building it with me...
Aneira: *smiles* hey, it's quite late now, do you think the kids might have finished their party and have gone to bed? I wouldn't mind going inside for a while, it's freezing..
Arwyn: so?Aneira: they're still there! Watching TV...
Eric: whose idea was it to watch a horror movie?Jenny: I think it was your brother's...
James: the last time I suggest something this stupid... I can't even watch it! Can you please tell me when it's over?Glyn: perhaps we should just switch the TV off...
Jimmy: actually, I'm quite enjoying it...
Chloe: you guys are such wimps! It's actually a very boring movie... and we should have switched off the lights to have the full experience...
Luke: no please! I'd rather have the lights on...
Eric: oh you shut up Chloe, you're just pulling the brave face to show off as usual!
Janet: actually, I don't think it's too bad either...
Aneira: I can't believe they're still awake! It must be almost midnight!Arwyn: so, what shall we do?
Aneira: I don't know.. but I feel like sitting down somewhere. Look, we could go in and get out from the main bedroom. On the other side there is a seat, we can wait there until they switch the light off and go to bed, and then we can get in and have a tea or something because I'm super freezing! Also, the view is amazing on the other side...
Arwyn: sounds like a plan...
Aneira: here we are, just don't make a sound and they won't know that we're passing through...
Aneira: ah----
Aneira: er... hello.... sorry I didn't know you were here, I assumed everyone was watching TV...
Clara: just a sec, I'm finishing the page...
Clara: there, done, I can take a break now. Hello!Aneira: er... hi.... do I know you?
Clara: uhm... I think you're James and Eric's sister, right?Aneira: yes.. and you are...
Aneira: er... thanks, glad you enjoyed... oh now I remember, you were the kid all dressed in white! Were you an angel or what?Clara: oh please! I was the Childlike Empress! How come nobody has read the Neverending Story?
Aneira: er... sorry... it was a beautiful dress though! Anyway, what are you doing here? Why are you not watching the TV with the others?
Clara: well, first, they're watching a horror movie, and I don't like horror movies. Second, I like this bedroom and I decided to stay here so that no one else can claim it.
Aneira: oh... but are you not sad to be on your own?Clara: not really. I like my own company, and I like to read books. And this bed is very comfortable.
Aneira: right... well....
Clara: wait a minute! Have you come for the bedroom?
Aneira: er... what?
Clara: I can leave if you two guys need it! I didn't know it was already booked...
Aneira: er... what?!?! Haha, you're funny... No no, you can stay Clara, we're just passing...
Clara: oh, okay. Good for me then. But if you change your mind, let me know!
Clara: I'll go back reading my book then...Aneira: enjoy...
Aneira: what a sweet girl... a bit... er... peculiar, but sweet... she reminds me of Trystan... too bad it's her sister who's interested in him and not little Clara... she would be a way better match!
Trystan: oh, come on, why is this nail not doing its job!
Trystan: come on stupid nail!
Trystan: ouch!!!! That hurt!
Trystan: for some reason inventing is not fun at all tonight...
Trystan: I'm so upset... I don't even know why I'm upset... just upset!
Trystan: it's my brothers' party... I didn't go because I didn't want Matilda to come as well... I'm so fed up to have her around all the time... why can't she make other friends? And I was so afraid she would just show up here... but she didn't... so good for me!! Right, good for me...
Trystan: except, I'm so upset. I should be happy she got the message and stayed away, but I'm not. I should have gone to my brothers' party, I feel so miserable here alone... I used to love it, but now I can't get things out of my head... perhaps there's no point to continue with this, I'll just go to the cottage and see if they're still awake... I feel so stupid!
Aneira: so here we are! Isn't it beautiful?Arwyn: it is... and it's snowing again...
Arwyn: very romantic, if I may...Aneira: *blushing* indeed...
Aneira: now, if we sit here for a while we should see when they switch the lights off inside. Then we can get in and warm up a bit..
Arwyn: sure, sounds like a plan...Aneira: yes...
Aneira: except that it's freezing cold and we might just sit here for hours...
Aneira: sorry, I know it's a bit awkward...but if you don't mind....Arwyn: I don't mind at all...
Aneira: I do hope we won't need to sit here too long though, I'm really really freezing...
Arwyn: well, perhaps we sat closer I could warm you up a bit...Aneira: ah... I would love that... I mean---
Arwyn: come here...
Arwyn: better?Aneira: definitely... thank you...
Arwyn: and you were right, the view from here is amazing...Aneira: told ya! And it's even better with the snow... I love it when it snows... it's so... relaxing and exciting at the same time...
Aneira: it doesn't make any sense, does it?Arwyn: I think it does...
Arwyn: Ann....Aneira: yes?
Arwyn: I---- I-----
Aneira: *smiles*
Aneira: me too....
<3 <3 <3
Ella: ....
Ella: it's so quiet... where is everyone? I need to find Annie...
Berwyn: and look who's here! What a surprise!Ella: what! Holy plumbob!!!
Ella: Berwyn!! You gave me a heart attack! What are you doing outside, lurking in the shadows? It's past midnight!Berwyn: I could ask you the same question...
Ella: I... I was looking for Aneira...Berwyn: I thought you said you had other plans, therefore you had to reject my invite to hit the dancefloor in town... I've been a broken man the whole evening, and in the end I had to join my brother and your dear cousin babysitting the kids... I mean, how depressing can that be! When I had hoped in a very different night out with you...
Ella: well, sorry about that... now, I really need to find Aneira, I need to talk to her...Berwyn: and what would you need to discuss at this time of night, that couldn't wait until tomorrow?
Ella: not your business...
Berwyn: right, it may not be, but I'm afraid you can't see your cousin.Ella: why not?
Berwyn: because she's.... otherwise engaged, if you know what I mean... *winks*
Ella: no, I really don't...
Berwyn: she's having some private moments with my brother...Ella: you're joking!
Berwyn: no... and why so surprised? I thought you approved the plan as well... you should be happy for your cousin!
Berwyn: I certainly am happy for my brother, although I have to say he's not been very grateful for all the work I've done to help him with Aneira... but oh well, all is well what ends well!Ella: well... I guess...
Ella: although I won't believe it until I see it with my very own eyes!Berwyn: wait! Don't go in there... I've struggled all night to make sure nobody disturbs them...
Ella: oh really? And how many other people have come this way looking for them?
Berwyn: well, none, but you never know...
Berwyn: wait up!Ella: .... wow....
Berwyn: what?Ella: the view, look at the view!
Ella: it's breathtaking...
Berwyn: I know... and being here with you makes it even better... I'm so glad you decided to come...Ella: I didn't decide anything, I told you, I just wanted to speak to Aneira...
Berwyn: yes, well, you're here with me now, that's what counts...
Ella: ...
Aneira: I think everyone must have gone to bed by now...Arwyn: probably... do you want to go in?
Aneira: not really... I'm very happy here with you...
Arwyn: so am I *smiles*
Aneira: besides, look at the view!Arwyn: yes, I think I could look at the stars here with you the whole night...
Ella: oh.... my.... goodness.....Berwyn: shush! They'll hear you!
Berwyn: do you believe me now?
Ella: wow... that's... a miracle!Berwyn: no, we've just worked had to make this situation happen, and our efforts have paid off! I say we should celebrate...
Ella: well, I am very happy for them... and it was about time, wasn't it?Berwyn: definitely! So, how are we going to celebrate our success? *grins*
Ella: what?--
Ella: oh my goodness! Please tell me they're not making out...Berwyn: well, sorry to disappoint you...
Ella: holy plumbob this is beyond expectation! Plus, it's very awkward, I say we shouldn't be here...
Berwyn: absolutely! Besides, I can't let my brother beat me, I think we should follow their example and---Ella: Berwyn! You're shameless!
Ella: if you thought even for a second that that's what I came for, tonight, you're totally---Berwyn: right! Because I am right, right?
Ella: what! Absolutely n---
Berwyn: then tell me what is it that you had to discuss with your cousin that couldn't wait until tomorrow.
Ella: that's... private... and as I said before, none of your business...
Berwyn: okay, let's try something else. Where do your parents think you are?
Ella: crashing at Aneira's place obviously!
Berwyn: exactly. You expected to stay the night even though you knew that it was one of the few occasions for your cousin and my brother to have a date. So you might have considered that there was the possibility that dear sweet Aneira would have better things to do, than talk to you.
Ella: hey! That's rude. Besides, I didn't know it. I thought it might be a possibility but knowing them, I doubted it would actually go this far----
Berwyn: but it did! So what will you do now?
Ella: I don't know, crash at auntie Alice's place?
Berwyn: well, in that case you would need to tell her why you couldn't stay here...
Ella: well, then I guess could stay here...Berwyn: also not good, unless you want to ruin their romantic evening...
Ella: well then, I'll just go home!
Berwyn: bad decision... it's very late, I won't let you walk home on your own...
Ella: then you could walk with me...
Berwyn: I supposed I could, but I have a better suggestion.
Ella: which is?
Berwyn: the obvious one! You can stay here with me!
Ella: with you?
Berwyn: my tent is big enough for two, and it won't be that cold once we've snuggled up together *winks*
Aneira: Arwyn, what was that noise?Arwyn: what noise?
Aneira: I don't know, I just thought I heard something...
Arwyn: it's probably nothing...
Aneira: that's right... probably nothing...
Berwyn: woooo hoooooo!!! She said YES!!!!Ella: shut up! They'll hear you!
Berwyn: who cares, I want to celebrate! Let's toast to our night together!Ella: don't get too excited, I'm only doing it because I can't be bothered walking home... besides, don't you go getting strange ideas, I'm tired and want to sleep. Understood? Sleep.
Berwyn: whatever, you said YES! I'm the happiest man alive tonight, you know that? Thank you...Ella: and I don't know why I did it... actually, I could still change my mind and walk home... it's not that far after all...
Berwyn: naaah, why walking when you could experience camping in the snow? With me? *grins*Ella: Berwyn... I don't know what I'm doing... I shouldn't have agreed to this, really... and it's freezing cold, I don't think it's healthy to sleep in a tent, with this weather... not even for you...
Berwyn: well, I can keep you warm.. *smiles*Ella: Berwyn... can this be our secret?
Berwyn: wow, are you so ashamed of me?
Ella: no, I'm so ashamed of myself... I don't know what I'm doing here, Berwyn...
Berwyn: well, it doesn't really matter, does it?
Ella: it does! Because you were right, I did come here hoping to see you...
Berwyn: well, that's because I'm irresistible *grins*Ella: I don't know what I'm doing!! I'm in love with Harry, do you understand? With Harry...
Berwyn: ... and yet, you're here with me... *smiles*
Ella: yes... and I don't know why, I don't even like you too much, and I think you're very annoying..
Berwyn: wow, thank you...
Ella: well, I'm sorry but it's the truth! But the truth is also that I can't stay away from you... even though I don't love you... I'm sorry....
Berwyn: well, thanks for being honest... but I already knew it. And that is fine by me. Now, shall we go in? And don't worry, I promise I'll be a good boy... unless you prefer otherwise *winks*
Arwyn: do you think we should go in?Aneira: just one more minute... it's so lovely out here... I wish this night would never end...
Trystan: er... hey sis....
Aneira: what---
Aneira: TRYSTAN!! Oh my goodness... Trystan: er.... sorry.... I didn't mean to ....er..... disturb you guys.... *giggles*
Aneira: what are you doing here? It's past midnight!
Trystan: I know... something didn't work with my inventions tonight and I felt very sad... and I thought that maybe I could come here and see if the others were still awake, see if we could watch a movie or something...
Aneira: aww, I think they're all in bed now...Trystan: I guessed so... I could see that all the lights were off...
Aneira: Trys, you look so sad... what is wrong?
Trystan: I don't know, right? I just feel so... stupid! I should have come to the party...Aneira: I know... but we didn't want to force you, if you preferred to be on your own...
Trystan: I'm an idiot! I was trying to hide from Matilda...
Aneira: oh, honey, I thought it might be the case... but you shouldn't have worried, she didn't come...
Trystan: I knew it... and I was scared she would just turn up in my lab... see, I took her there once so she knows where it is....
Aneira: oh, and did she? I hope she didn't!
Trystan: she didn't...
Aneira: well, that is a good thing then... isn't it?
Trystan: yes! It means she got the message to stay away from me. I won!
Aneira: but you don't look like you're celebrating...
Trystan: exactly! I got what I wanted, so why am I not happy?
Aneira: oh Trys... however much I don't like to say what I'm about to say...Trystan: just say it...
Aneira: well, perhaps you don't dislike her as much as you think... perhaps... is it possible that you even... like her?
Trystan: what! Like her! I mean, have you not met her? She's the most annoying girl I've ever met! She's made my life impossible! She follows me everywhere...
Aneira: I know... and yet... you miss her when she doesn't...
Trystan: miss her... no I don't! I'm glad she didn't come. I'm glad when she's not around. I don't miss her at all!
Aneira: but you're very upset about all this...
Trystan: I'm upset because I don't have any reasons to feel upset and yet I do, and because I missed my brothers' party! I should have come, and now it's too late... I really hate Matilda, I hate her!
Aneira: oh, Trys... I don't think you do, you're just upset... and there will be other parties...
Trystan: but not this one! This one is gone!
Trystan: like with you and Arwyn?
Aneira: yes, why not... I mean, I know we're not as good as the other kids but... it's better than nothing right?
Trystan: okay...
Arwyn: I'll go light the fire...
Trystan: the fire! Cool!
Aneira: see? It's not that bad, even if you came to the party later...Trystan: yeah... but I'm sorry if I've ruined your date...
Aneira: what!!!
Trystan: haha you blushed!!
Aneira: I did not! Besides, how can you tell, it's too dark...
Trystan: *smiles* I'm happy for you, big sister!
Arwyn: there you go, all done!Aneira: it's lovely... thanks Arwyn...
Trystan: cool... so I'll change into my pyjama and we can sleep on the floor! Cool!Aneira: I say you sleep on the couch and we sleep on the floor, how about that?
Trystan: cool! So what are we going to do? Are we going to watch a movie?
Aneira: yes, why not... but are you not too tired, Trys?
Trystan: naaah... I'll just lie down a minute to find a comfy position and then we can start the movie...
Arwyn: wow, that was quick...Aneira: *smiles* I knew he would fall asleep immediately... poor Trystan, he was very upset... besides, he's not used to staying up this late... and neither am I! I'm starting to feel a bit tired too... and I'm still cold...
Arwyn: come, let's sit by the fire...
Aneira: this is so lovely... so relaxing... and warm... I feel amazing...Arwyn: and I hope I have something to do with it, and I'm not just talking about the fire...
Aneira: *giggles* of course you do... it's been all so romantic... thanks Arwyn...
Arwyn: any time! *smiles*
Aneira: now, it would be even more romantic if we didn't have my brother sleeping on the couch, and a hoard of other kids asleep in the house *giggles* Arwyn: *laughs* yes, but still...
Arwyn: I would volunteer to babysit any day if all my nights could be like this... *smiles*Aneira: *smiles* and me...
Ella: woooow...
Ella: look at that sky! Berwyn, wake up, come see how beautiful the sky is at dawn!Berwyn: mmmh five more minutes...
Ella: oh please... and I thought I wasn't a morning person! Ah--- is that... auntie Alice! Oh my goodness, I need to go warn Aneira that her mum is coming... oh dear...
Trystan: *yawns* morning guys! I think I fell asleep last night, I don't remember anything about the movie...
Trystan: .... guys? Are you still sleeping?
Ella: Ann! Oh dear... Trystan: shush, they're still sleeping! Look how peaceful they are... I think we should let them sleep....
Ella: it's the worst time to be sleeping... like that! Auntie Alice is coming! Guys, wake up! Aneira: mmh what--- Ella? Is that you?
Ella: Annie, your mum is coming, she'll be here any minute now! Wake up!
Aneira: What!!Arwyn: oh dear...
Ella: about time! Imagine if I hadn't seen her coming and hadn't come to warn you...
Aneira: well... thanks....
Ella: and no worries, it will be our secret! Right Trys?Trystan: I so don't know what you're talking about...
Ella: here's my little cousin! Good boy!
Ella: *yawns* oh I'm sooo tired! I think I could do with another nap...
Aneira: wait a minute....what are you doing here? I mean, not that I'm not pleased to see you... but when did you arrive? And why are you in your pyjama? Did you sleep here?
Ella: uh?Arwyn: .... oh dear...
Aneira: I mean, I don't remember seeing you yesterday... but you must have slept here if you're wearing your pyjama... or have you jogged up here in your pyjama so early in the morning?Ella: uh, what? Sorry I haven't had my coffee yet, do you mind rephrasing?
Alice: morning! Oh, Ella, you're here too!
Alice: I'm glad you came to help watching the kids, I hope it hasn't been much trouble...Ella: ah... don't worry auntie Alice, no trouble at all!
Aneira: ....
Ella: yeah, it's been so much fun, right Annie?Aneira: .... yeah sure!
Arwyn: ....
Alice: oh, good!
Alice: now, Annie, I've brought some breakfast that grandma prepared for you guys, I've left it in the kitchen...Aneira: oh, that's nice of grandma...
Alice: yes it is, and Lowri wanted to have breakfast with you so I brought her as well, I hope you don't mind looking after her...Aneira: of course not...
Ella: amazing! I'll go get changed in the meanwhile....
Alice: thanks honey...Trystan: mummy! You're here! I'm so glad, I have had the most amazing idea and I wanted to tell you!
Zoe: morning... oh, hello auntie Alice!
Alice: hi kids... so, let's hear this amazing idea, Trys!Trystan: okay so.... you know it's not going to be long to my birthday, right?
Alice: yes...
Trystan: and you know that I told you I didn't want a party, right?Alice: yes, and on that, I hope you are going to change your mind because---
Trystan: well, I have changed my mind! And now I want a birthday party!
Alice: really! That's amazing! I'm happy that you've changed your mind--Trystan: yes but it's not all!
Eric: hey mum, what are you doing here? I thought you had promised you would stay clear! No adults at our party!
Zoe: don't be rude Eric, your brother is telling something important to your mum...
Eric: whatever... now, where's breakfast?Trystan: mum, I've thought a lot about this, and I think this is a great solution to all my troubles!
Alice: what troubles?
Trystan: nevermind, here's my brilliant idea! So, my birthday is coming up, I have decided that I would like to have a small party... all the people I would like to invite are already here, so I thought, why not making good use of the situation, and celebrate my birthday today?Eric: wait, what? This is our sleepover party, not a birthday party!
Alice: ... Trystan... are you really sure you want to do this? You won't get your precious childhood back if you grow up today...
Trystan: positive! To be honest, I've had enough of being a child, I'm ready to be a teen!
Alice: oh dear... well... if this is what you really want...Trystan: it is!
Alice: then I suppose we can do it, yes! I'll just tell dad and your grandparents to come over, okay? And we can celebrate after breakfast...Tystan: amazing! Thanks mum!
Aneira: yay!! Little brother is having birthday!!
Janet: morning everyone... What's happening?James: looks like we're going to a birthday party right after breakfast...
Eric: which is a shame because it ruins our sleepover party breakfast feeling but still... w get cake!
Glyn: wooo hoooo happy birthday Trystan!James: yes, happy birthday brother! This came as a surprise so we haven't got you a present... but I hope that having two amazing brothers like us will be a big enough present! *laughs*
Trystan: *grins* haha thanks guys...
Ella: ooh this is so unexpected! I didn't know Trystan's birthday was coming up...Aneira: well, it was, but not this soon... it's so strange...
Ella: it is! Little Trystan is going to join our teen gang! Weird much!
Aneira: yes... but you know something else which is even weirder?
Ella: what?
Aneira: you showing up here in your pyjama at 7 am....
Ella: oh, look, time to celebrate! Let's talk later...
Aneira: .... right .....
Crowd: *cheering* happy birthday Trystan!
Jenny: wow, I can't believe Trystan is growing up! It's gonna be weird!Amelia: I'm happy for him... I hope he'll be happier as a teen than he has been as a child... poor cousin...
Zoe&Chloe: happy birthday Trystan!Janet: come on Trystan, blow your candles, I want to taste that cake!
Berwyn: hey, how come there is a birthday party going on and nobody has thought to let me know?
Ella: woo hoooo! Happy birthday Trystan!!!
Berwyn: *smiles*
Crowd: *cheering*
Trystan: make a wish Trystan....James: hey, I just realised... isn't someone... missing?
Eric: that's right... why didn't he invite his best friend to his birthday party?
Glyn: who, that girl that would not let him out of sight at the Spooky Day party? I don't think he likes her much...
James: well.... however things stand I don't think she's going to be pleased...
Eric: not at all... and she's so scary....
James: hey, now that I think of it, Clara is also missing... where is she?
Eric: she left before breakfast... said she was worried about her sister and wanted to go home... I don't think that she saw that Trystan was here, so he should be safe...
James: ... until he shows up in school of course...
Eric: right.... oh, she's going to be soooo upset....Trystan: here come the sparkles!
Trystan: ta dah! Wow, it feels so weird to be this tall...
Alice: oooh my boy is all grown up! And he's so handsome!
Arni: yay for our handsome boy!
Trystan: guys, please stop, this is embarrassing...
Leo: we're happy for you, Trys... and we all hope you're going to have a very happy life as a teen!Trystan: believe me dad, I do hope so too....
Ella: Berwyn... Berwyn: morning sweetheart... *grins*
Ella: oh shut up! There are... people!
Berwyn: don't worry, our secret is safe with me *winks*Ella: er... good... why do you keep staring? Please stop, it's embarrassing...
Berwyn: I just thought you look so beautiful...
Ella: *blushes* thanks... oh, what am I doing, I should be annoyed! That's the agreement right? And stop staring! People will start.. getting ideas...
Berwyn: right, sorry, but perhaps, we could talk... later?
Ella: ... maybe...
Trystan: hey, I just realised... did Clara not come to your party?James: she did...
Trystan: has she gone home already?
Eric: yes, she left before breakfast... she was worried about her sister and wanted to make sure she was alright... apparently Matilda was very upset that she couldn't come to the party...
Trystan: I don't see why she couldn't, of course she could if she wanted!
Eric: yes but you perfectly well know she would only have come if you had been here...
Trystan: well... whatever. It's not my problem anymore. I've grown up now. And feel great!
Eric: I can see that...
Trystan: now, why don't you all get your slice of cake?
Glyn: I can't reach...James: not me either...
Aneira: dad, please move, you're on the way!
Luke: oh, please! Why is it always the same story!
Arwyn: fine, I'm done, I'm not even going to try!Arni: it is always the same story... we'll stand here staring at that cake until we starve to death...
Janet: that's a bit... graphic... you shouldn't say these things with kids around you know, we're going to have nightmares!
Jenny: excuse me, Eric's mum, could you please move along? I want to get some cake...Trystan: I can't reach mine either...
James: well, at least you managed to get yourself a slice, even if it's stuck out of reach now...
Zoe: *sighs* we're going to be stuck here the whole day... as always... thanks goodness it's Sunday we don't need to go to school!Lowri: you just wait, people, next birthday is mine, and I'll eat all your cake before you can even say "cake"! It's a punishment for leaving me on the floor whenever there is a celebration... I'm so fed up with it! Actually, you know what? I'm fed up to be left on the floor, period. I think I've decided that my birthday is coming up tomorrow! You just wait and see, people!
To be continued....
I hoped you enjoyed reading yet another super long chapter :) At least it's vaguely themed with the current Season! As always I was planning to match Snowflake Day with the actual Christmas period, but this snowy chapter is as much as I could do before the holidays. Oh well...
In any case, merry Christmas if you celebrate it or anyway happy holidays!!!
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