Hello everyone and welcome back to the Love Legacy!
Now that Snowflake Day (or Winterfest?) is over, it's time for the Loves to figure out a new life routine in the new world, and to look for the friends that are still missing...
Shameka: I love this new boxing thing... we didn't have one until yesterday, and now I can finally let out all my anger for having missed celebrating Snowflake Day with my family! I can't believe I slept through it...
Sebastian: ah, this house is so nice.. the same but different from a couple of days ago.. I'm so inspired to explore it all!
Aneira: Trys, you look great!
Trystan: ah, stop it An, no big deal...
Trystan: er... thanks...
Aneira: I'll take a picture... smile!
Aneira: no worries brother, I won't post it on Social Bunny... it's just for the archives!
Trystan: ... what archives?
Aneira: there, perfect!
Aneira: so... have you thought about what we discussed yesterday?
Trystan: yeah, as a matter of fact, I have...
Aneira: and?
Trystan: and what?
Aneira: will you go find Matilda... or will you move on?
Trystan: .. Eric, James! Good morning!
Eric: morning...
Aneira: Trystan... you have to make a decision!
James: who cares, and more importantly, is there still any breakfast left?
Aneira: you have nothing planned for today, Trys, it's Sunday...
Trystan: it's time to finish up breakfast and move on to try the updated robot station of course!
Trystan: no thanks, I'd rather spend the day inventing something!
Aneira: as you wish... but Trys...
Trystan: An, I don't always want to talk about it, okay? Just give me a break...
Trystan: An, I don't always want to talk about it, okay? Just give me a break...
Aneira: you never want to talk about it... but fine... but if you do want to talk about it...
Trystan: yeah, I know. Thanks, but I'm fine An...
Lowri: morning...
Lowri: morning...
Eric: oh, stop talking you two, I'm trying to think here!
Eric: oh nothing, just a plan for this morning... it's still snowing outside, great weather to build a Snowpal!
Lowri: yeah, but no big deal...
Aneira: oh, Lo, you are so beautiful! Now our hairstyles kind of match!
Lowri: mmm not really...
June: ah, my grandchildren... I am so proud of you all... and you are all so beautiful!
James: mmm I think you might have forgotten your glasses, grandma... I mean, look at Eric! *laughs*
Eric: thanks, brother... and we're twins, remember? So if I go down, you go down with me...
James; oh please! Not again! I told you brother, we are too young for girls... we should play video games, play with voidcritters, play in the treehouse, watch TV... not think about girls!
James: if you had not noticed, we are children... and we'll never get this time back! We have our whole life to worry about girls... I mean, look at big brother Trys... do you want to start feeling that miserable now?
Eric: I'm sorry for Trystan, but he's just been unlucky... I have no such problems with Jenny...
James: what do you mean, butterflies?
Eric: you'll know what I mean when you experience it, James...
James: I'm not planning to experience anything of this kind any time soon, thank you very much.
James: Now, what are we going to do today? I was thinking we could buy some voidcritter packs online and play?
Eric: nah, I was thinking of something else... as I said earlier, how about we go outside and build a Snowpal?
James: seriously? There's a snowstorm out there, we're going to freeze! No brother, better stick to voidcritters and video games...
James: wait, what do you mean.. the four of us? There's five of us siblings...
Eric: *smiles*
James: no way, you can't be thinking what I think you may be thinking!
Aneira: it's getting late, I need to go get ready and meet the others in town... you sure you don't want to join, Lo?
Lowri: no thanks, too cold... you guys are crazy to go outside in this weather!
Lowri: there you go, my family is crazy...
Leo: Trystan, I was thinking... as you seem to be more interested in horses now, perhaps we could go for a ride today?
Trystan: dad... I must agree with Lowri here, are you crazy? There's a snowstorm outside!
James: please Eric, I just want to have a quiet Sunday...
Eric: just this once, please? I really want to see Jenny...
Alice: hello everybody! What a beautiful morning!
James: then go see her! But what do I have to do with it?
James: then go see her! But what do I have to do with it?
James: no, I don't!
Eric: while I spend time with Jen, you can spend time with her sister...
James: I knew it! This has to stop brother, I won't spend my Sunday keeping company to your girlfriend's sister! Can she not stay at home?
Eric: they're twins James, they're always together... where Jen goes, Jan goes... like us, brother...
James: in this case, I'm very happy to not go where you go, brother...
James: WHAT?!
Arni: good morning children! And what are you arguing about, this early in the morning?
Eric: I'm not listening to you, brother, I'm going to call Jen now...
James: pretty please....
Eric: I owe you one, okay?
James: not just one, you owe me a thousand!
Eric: hey, Jenny! How are you guys doing? Listen, we were wondering if you two would like to come over to ours... it's the perfect weather to have a Snowpal building competition!
James: wait, what do you mean "we"?
Eric: awesome, see you shortly!
James: brother, you're totally nuts... I do not support this lunacy!
Eric: I think cousin Glyn would be proud of me, don't you think?
James: argh don't remind me... I miss him very much but I can't believe he's into this as you are.... and I thought he was the cool one... what's wrong with you guys...
Eric: *laughs* you'll get there too James, you'll get there too... perhaps you should try spending some more time with Janine...
James: no way, I'm not listening!
Eric: haha now, why don't we get changed? They're going to be here soon!
Eric: oh, I heard the doorbell! Come on James, they're here!
James: .....
James: there's just one... good, maybe she came alone this time...
Eric: thanks Jen!
Eric: I know, me too....
Eric: it was crazy, right? Waking up in a completely different room... like, it was the same, but different at the same time....
Jenny: I know! Any idea of what happened?
Eric: I don't know... the others were discussing options... but actually, I don't really care, so long as we are all here and we are together!
Janine: hello everybody, it's freezing out there! Who had the crazy idea to invite us over?
Janine: oh, hello, James... nice to see you... *giggles*
James: hello, Janine..
Janine: you look very handsome James... this new world suits you *giggles*
James: er....
James: ..... Eric? Were we not supposed to be building Snowpals?
Janine: but it's freezing outside!
James: the earlier we start, the earlier we end this... *sighs*
James: ouch!!! Brother, you owe me sooooo much...
Janine: I don't know, she was just behind me...
James: come on, give me a hand, I want to finish this asap...
Jenny: I'm here!
Eric: thank you Jen, you're an angel...
James: okay, done, I'm out. It's freezing! Enjoy the frostbites, people, I'm going inside...
Eric: yeah... just a b-bit c-cold...
Jenny: okay that's it, we go inside, now!
Eric: but we haven't finished our Snowpal!
Jenny: we'll finish it later, or would you rather freeze to death?
Eric: n-no I guess you're r-right.. but it was my idea and we lost...
Jenny: doesn't matter Eric, the most important thing is that we built it together and enjoyed, right?
Lowri: I hope you don't mind if I join you? I'm bored...
James: yess, sure sis! Great timing!
Lowri: I don't feel particularly welcome here... but who cares, I'm bored!
James: indeed!
Lowri: seriously? You're synchro-freaking out now? Who knew you two were so aligned! *giggles*
Eric: ....
Jenny: haha that's funny!
Eric: nonsense, of course he is. He's just... well, he's just James...
Jenny: maybe with time... oh Eric, wouldn't be wonderful if our siblings fell in love? Then we could go out the four of us together!
Eric: that's what I've been trying to tell him...
Jenny: maybe when we grow up things will be different...
Elena: but I also read about this café online... it's got great ratings!
Aneira: and I'm sure there's great coffee too!
Elena: and pastries! Look at that... yummi! Now I understand the good reviews! But wait... has this place always been here? It reminds me of the old café we used to hang out in... but it's different... well, I guess the same thing that happened to us happened to the rest of the world as well...
Barista: I have no idea what you're talking about girl, but I believe you need some coffee!
Aneira: maybe it's the same as the old place, just different?
Aneira: yes, you are right El... I guess we better stop asking ourselves unanswerable questions and get on with it...
Elena: and it is indeed a nice place, nice taste for décor!
Elena: and what is your kind of thing, sis? I bet it's a tent in the garden... possibly with an elf for company *giggles*
Aneira: I did not!
Ella: but you were the only one to know.... that...
Ella: woah that's a blow, I trusted you An...
Aneira: but I didn't say anything!
Elena: of course she didn't, you should not be so quick in accusing people, El...
Ella: oh... sorry An... I knew it couldn't have been you... but.... Berwyn should also not have talked about it! Next time I see him I'll make him pay...
Aneira: ... well, you seem a little sensitive on the Berwyn topic recently...
Ella: shut up sister, I don't know what you two are talking about ...
Aneira: of course you know El... you just need to admit it to yourself... it's a good thing you know?
Elena: sis, it's time you move on from Harry... you're a young adult now, you can figure out what you want to do with your life and do it!
Ella: what is it with you two being so agaist Harry now... besides, I still haven't figured out what I want to do with my life... it's always been about planning on how to make Harry notice me, and I never really thought about what I wanted to do...
Aneira: exactly, he's been holding you back El... or anyway your idea of him has... it's not good for you El, at least Berwyn really cared...
Ella: no he did not, it was just... a bit of fun... for both of us...
Elena: are you really sure?
Ella: ... yeah of course I am! We talked about it...
Elena: well, that doesn't mean this was what either of you really wanted... maybe you were just too proud... or insecure...
Ella: ... anyway, going back to the what to do with my life topic. I like this place, perhaps I could work as a barista for a bit, while I figure out what I want to do...
Aneira: and so is mine ...
Elena: hey, wait a minute, where has our food gone?
Aneira: I don't know, it was here one second ago ...
Ella: we probably ate it and didn't realise ...
Elena: well, that's what they call inhaling food ...
Elena: indeed...
Ella: oh, look, another human! This town is actually populated!
Random weirdo: hello ladies, may I sit with you?
Elena: er... who are you?
Ella: and I think there's plenty of free tables in this place, do you really need to sit here?
Elena: er... do we?
Random weirdo: the end of the world is near!
Ella: yeah....right....
Random weirdo: so, tell me... what's your theory about what happened on Snowflake night?
Aneira: er...
Random weirdo: this is a sign, girls! We need to stick together... I say it's all a conspiracy to try and control us!
Elena: yeah right...
Aneira: her boyfriend...
Ella: who's going to come over and kick your a$$ if you don't leave this table this minute!
Random weirdo: good, another recruit for the resistence!
Ella: the what? Ladies, I think it's time to go, this one is a weirdo... there is literally nobody out in this town, and we need to find the weirdo...
Elena: yeah sure... now I think we have to go... my boyfriend is joining us, so....
Random weirdo: farewell ladies, please think about what I said...
Aneira: let's wait for him on this nice sofa... and as far away from that guy as possible...
Ella: seriously, do you think it's possible that someone is controlling our lives?
Elena: are you seriously thinking about this? That guy is obviously crazy!
Aneira: well, I remember hearing a voice once in a while... and the rumors in my family are that great grandma Juliet was hearing it quite regularly and discussing with it...
Elena: creepy much, stop it you two!
Aneira: anyway, just checking the weather forecasts and it looks like we're in for a very snowy week...
Ella: if Tyler doesn't show up soon we might get snowed in in here...
Elena: well, at least there's coffee... but come on, Tyler, where are you...
Elena: Tyler! Finally!
Elena: uh? Oh sorry...
Elena: but Tyler, what took you so long, we got stuck with a crazy weirdo!
Tyler: sorry, it took ages because of the snow... and I had to figure out my way around this... new world...
Elena: I know, it's weird right?
Aneira: hey! Is that... Octavia?
Aneira: hey, Octavia!
Octavia: oh, look who's there, the cousins! And cousin's boyfriend...
Octavia: what a coincidence that we are all here... or maybe not... maybe I can use this encounter to my advantage... I think it's time I tell someone... I may be an evil witch but the guilt and worry are killing me...
Tyler: hey lady, can I get a coffee to go? We're going iceskating!
Octavia: so, iceskating huh?
Tyler: aaaah coffee... just what I needed!
Tyler: yeah, very... but I'm glad to be here with you now....
Elena: me too, Tyler, me too..
Aneira: hey! Is that... Octavia?
Octavia: iceskating? Interesting...
Aneira: yes! Isn't it a cool idea? Tyler said there's a rink nearby, he found it on Simoogle! Do you want to come?
Octavia: is it far? With this weather and everything?
Aneira: not too far, but there is a bit to walk... so Tyler said...
Octavia: a bit to walk... sounds good for me... yes sure, I'm coming along...
Aneira: cool! We'll have so much fun!
Elena: I wonder what her hidden motive is, this time...
Tyler: aaaah coffee... just what I needed!
Tyler: yeah.... Simoogle Maps is saying to go this way...
Elena: nope...
Aneira: this place is beautiful though!
Aneira: El! are you okay? Omg this is too funny, I need to take a picture...
Ella: thanks.........
Tyler: ouch!
Aneira: I'm here... shall we go skating?
Aneira: er.... sure.... what's going on? Are you afraid to skate?
Octavia: afraid? Me? Of course not...
Aneira: so... what's going on?
Octavia: I.... I need to tell you something... a secret...
Aneira: oh... okay....
Aneira: oh... okay....
Aneira: yeah, that's the main topic everybody's talking about Octavia, even on TV... nobody knows what happened but we're.... well, we're here now....
Aneira: no of course not, nobody does... although there are some crazy theories going around...
Octavia: haha yes, that sounds like Lowri!
Aneira: what do you mean partly.... wait... are you saying that you know what caused this?
Octavia: hehe well... you could say that, yes.... hehe....
Aneira: Octavia! Why haven't you said anything!
Octavia: well because... it's a secret....
Octavia: well, easy for you to say, you're just having a breeze adjusting to this world and don't understand what I'm feeling now...
Octavia: okay... but don't freak out, okay?
Octavia: no... or as I said, partly...
Aneira: come on Octavia, spill the beans!
Octavia: okay... well, the reason why I couldn't tell anybody is because....
Octavia: I.... I messed up....
Octavia: ssh! Don't shout, it's a secret! And technically no, I am not the reason, but something I have done is... something myself and Ash have done....
Aneira: Octavia... what have you done!?
Aneira: yes I remember...
Octavia: although technically it's not completely correct, he found some connecting tunnels so he could also visit other places, like the vampire bar we went to for Ella's birthday...
Octavia: well, we had been working on merging our evil powers to create a major spell that would break the one that confined Ash... but to be 100% sure we decided to use the power of Snowflake Eve...
Octavia: of course it does! Where do you think the talks of Snowflake miracles come from? Anyway...
Aneira: yes sure, please continue...
Octavia: we were ready, we had planned everything super carefully and at midnight we did the spell... but something went wrong...
Aneira: oh dear, what went wrong...
Aneira: what do you mean gone?
Octavia: he disappeared... like he had never existed... I don't know where he is, if he's alive and well, if he's hurt... I don't know Aneira! I'm so worried...
Aneira: oh no... I'm so sorry Octavia... but surely he must be somewhere, in this new world?
Octavia: I don't know... and I don't even know why we created this world... this was never part of the plan...
Aneira: but how do you think it happened? I mean, if you figure that out, maybe you can find a clue as to where Ash could be...
Octavia: that's smart... but I've been thinking it over again and again, we did everything as planned... but perhaps something like your brother's wish might have interfered with our magic... was it a powerful wish? I mean, has he been feeling down lately?
Aneira: of course he has... because of....
Octavia: Matilda, I know. I honestly did my best at Prom, but then it was up to them... and they messed up...
Aneira: wait, what do you mean?
Octavia: nevermind...
Aneira: Octavia, I don't think it was your fault... although you might have had a big role in this, it feels like something much bigger than something you and Ash could have done...
Octavia: I appreciate this, cousin, but no offiense, you have no idea how powerful Ash is...
Aneira: ok, but wait a minute, let's think this through. You mentioned that he did a darkness spell before in Midnight Hollow and then he got somehow cursed into hiding?
Octavia: yeah..
Aneira: and you saw a light explosion before he disappeared. Darkness and light... might seem connected, right?
Octavia: indeed.. I had not thought about it... you're a genius cousin! But does this mean...
Aneira: well, just a thought, but what if the was teleported to Midnight Hollow? Which in this world might have a different name.... this rings a bell somehow....
Aneira: see? There's hope! We don't know yet how big this new world is, Octavia, I'm sure Ash is ... somewhere...
Aneira: sure....
Octavia: there it is!! Oh my goodness, Forgotten Hollow is on the map!! There are no roads going there... but still, it's on the map!!
Octavia: cousin, you're a life saver, you have no idea what weight you have just lifted from me... oh my goodness Aneira you have given me the best gift ever... you have given me hope!
Octavia: no, really, you will see him again soon. I promise...
Octavia: gotta go now, need to start scheming to find a way to get to Forgotten Hollow! Without my mum knowing of course... mwahahahahah
Ella: An... there you are... what took you so long? I don't think skating is my thing... it's harder than I thought... besides, I'm freezing!
Sebastian: ..... there you go! See?? I told her... I told her!!!! FIREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Sebastian: oh my goodness that was majorly scary! So glad the sprinkler magically appeared on the ceiling and put the fire out... but so scary! Why will nobody ever listen to me, whyyyyy?
Sebastian: I hate to say I told you so but....
Sebastian: mmm what are you cooking daughter... mmm I hope it's one of these cakes, they look delicious...
Sebastian: FIREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Octavia: thank you....
Aneira: that's okay... it's all very shocking and hard to process, but I hope Ash is well and you'll meet him again soon...
Octavia: I love him, you know...
Aneira: I know what that feels like... I hope you'll find him soon...
Octavia: and I hope you'll find your Arwyn soon as well, Ann...
Aneira: thank you... *sighs*
Aneira: Octavia, that's nice but there's nothing you can do, really...
Octavia: well, that is left to be seen *winks*
Aneira: wait, what do you mean?
Aneira: wait, Octavia!
Elena: and what is going on there....
Elena: I can't believe Octavia dragged Annie into one of her crazy dramas and didn't let her skate at all! I don't like evil relatives....
Aneira: guys, wait for me I'm coming!
Elena: and me... I'm out. It's getting darker... time to go people, we've been here for ages! And some of us have school tomorrow...
Juliet: chessmate, Arni! Ha! I won again... you need to train more, son!
Arni: June, your grandmoder destroyed me at chess... I need to train more...
June: oh hello grandpa, how are you?
June: grandpa, calm down, we have no idea what you are talking about...
Benjamin: have you seen my book, June? I know it must be here somewhere!
Leo: I can't believe it... drama everywhere... even in the netherworld!
Leo: speaking of netherworld... hello, Sophie! How are you doing today?
Leo: come here sweetie, let's give you some cuddles...
Benjamin: umph, the book was not upstairs but I found a major pile of trash...
Benjamin: why aren't they cleaning up after themselves! And it's old ghost me that needs to take out the trash then...
Aneira: ..... something's wrong with the coffee machine.... majorly wrong...
Aneira: oh, hello great grandpa Benjamin! What's up?
Benjamin: what's up you say... I'm enraged! She had hidden it in the coffee machine! I can't believe it...
Benjamin: but I found it, ha! And now I'm going to hide and read the latest chapter of the Love Legacy... so nice of Alice to be writing our story, and so cheeky of my Juliet to hide it from me!
Aneira: ah, I love my crazy family...
Snow: *meows* oooh sparkles!
Lumikki: *wof* oh, little Snow has grown up! Happy birthday kitty!
Sebastian: your appliances are not upgraded June! This is a major fire hazard! Or electrocution hazard... remember how I died the first time? Not cool!
June: but it is! And Leo and Arni have been upgrading.... things...
Arni: I'm not your son... I'm your granddaughter's husband.. which makes me your... er... grandson?
Juliet: I'm lost... but fancy a re-match?
Benjamin: wait, are you talking about my Juliet? Where is she, I've been looking for her for ages!
Benjamin: angry, can you not tell? Hello, by the way...
Arni: why are you so angry? What happened?
Benjamin: Juliet hid my book! You were talking to her you said, has she given it to you? I'm sure you are hiding it!
Arni: what are you talking about?
Benjamin: it's my book! The story got me hooked and Juliet stole it from me just for fun and hid it somewhere...
Sophie: *wof!* I'm tense, can you not see my colour? This snowstorm freaks me out...
Aneira: ah, I love my crazy family...
Snow: *meows* oooh sparkles!
Snow: ta dah! Am I handsome? I'm a grown up cat now! Finally I can go explore upstairs!
Snow: yes, I think I'm very handsome indeed...
Lumikki: *wof* oh, little Snow has grown up! Happy birthday kitty!
Sebastian: yes yes, happy birthday kitty... but where is my daughter? I have an important matter to discuss with her...
Sebastian: June! Finally, I couldn't find you anywhere...
June: that's because I was in the bathroom, dad ....
Sebastian: there is a very important and very urgent matter that I need to discuss with you!
June: oh dear, what is it now?
June: yes I remember... and I brought you back to life, so I would expect more gratitude, dad...
Sebastian: of course! But that's not the point, the point is that I'm worried for you all, June, this house is not safe!
June: but of course it's safe, dad!
Sebastian: no, it's not!
Sebastian: but not the right appliances! I tell you June, some of your appliances are a fire hazard...
June: look, dad, I appreciate that you're worried but there's really no need...
Sebastian: fine! But I can't promise to be here to protect you all when something happens...
Sebastian: why does she never listen to me!
Aneira: hey grandpa, you alright?
June: yeah, you told me dad.... you were right.... but it was probably just the lint tray thing... now, let me cook something to relax my nerves...
June: ouch, my back, I'm getting old!
June: ........ seriously?
June: hello, fire department? This is June Love. Yes, it's me again. Yes I did call five minutes ago as well but this is a new emergency. Yes, a new fire. Why are you laughing? Get a move on and come extinguish my kitchen please!
Sebastian: the cake is in there! I repeat, the cake is in there!
Sebastian: save the caaaaaaaaake!!!!!!
Sebastian: somebody help!!!!
June: yes, it's me again. No it was not a joke! Move your a$$ and get over here! NOW!
Sebastian: I KNOW! I've been screaming fire for ages! Where have you all been?
June: thanks dad, very helpful...
Leo: what! Of course I did... some of them...
June: did you upgrade the stove?
Leo: mmm I can't remember...
June: this is on you then!
Leo: hey, how is this my fault now? Not cool...
Aneira: I'll help you grandpa!
Trystan: oh my goodness, the kitchen is on fire!!!
June: we know... we know....
Aneira: but where are the firefighters?
Lumikki: aaaaaargh this was so scary!
Firefighter 2: I hear you, I'm right here...
Arni: well, no thanks to you... I can't believe an old man like me had to do your job because you were too lazy to come over!
Firefighter 2: and be careful next time you light a fire!
June: ......
Trystan: I think we're too early, Annie...
Aneira: I know, sorry, I didn't want to rush... new school and all... or old school but different... whatever that is...
Trystan: at least it has stopped snowing!
Elena: and so are you!
Aneira: I wanted to make sure we had enough time...
Elena: same!
Octavia: .....
Elena: what did you just say?
Elena: mmm are you scheming again, Octavia?
Aneira: er... thanks...
Trystan: yeah, I should get a locker too....
Tyler: but it's just us, the rest of the school looks empty... oh, Elena!
Elena: aww good morning handsome....
Trystan: hey Jimmy, let's go get a locker, looks like these two might need some privacy...
Aneira: speaking of missions... do you want to tell me what your plan is?
Octavia: sssh cousin! Too many people around... I'll tell you later...
Trystan: yeah, same for me, we've done a good job Jimmy!
Jimmy: indeed we have! Fancy getting a coffee before classes?
Trystan: sure, let's go to the cafeteria...
Octavia: yes, yes, you guys go, Aneira and I will join you shortly...
Aneira: come on, tell me...
Octavia: well, I was thinking of something you mentioned yesterday, about the vampire cousins...
Aneira: well...in addition to waking up in a new universe... nothing, just the Snowflake Dinner and party...
Justin: I know! That's rubbish, I was looking forward to a big family celebration!
Aneira: but you tell us what we have missed! What happened to you? Your grandmother said you were somewhere called Forgotten Hollow?
Octavia: yes, please do tell us about Forgotten Hollow ... cousins ...
Octavia: that's Forgotten Hollow...
Aneira: but how did you get there? Your grandmother told my grandmother that when she woke up you had all disappeared and there were no traces of you in her cottage...
Oliver: ah yes I've heard that.. that was weird... well, we don't really know what happened, or how we ended in that place, but anyway after a while we managed to get some phone reception and called gran...
Octavia: so there is phone reception over there!
Oliver: yes, thanks cousin... but actually, we have decided to live in Forgotten Hollow and just commute to school here... everything got stuck when the neighbourhood was plunged into darkness but now some light has returned and it's possible to go in and out...
Justin: yeah, now it's not too dark anymore, but it's like living in a costant fog.... amazing!!
Oliver: yeah, we were so lucky, we couldn't have found a better place! I don't think we'll ever go back to Appaloosa Plains...
Octavia: interesting, very interesting....
Oliver: ... why do you want to know?
Octavia: oh, I'm just curious...
Octavia: I want you to take me home with you, I want to explore this Forgotten Hollow place...
Oliver: and why are you so interested?
Octavia: oh, nothing, it's just... you mentioned it's a dark foggy place, and I'm an evil witch so... sounds like a great place to me! Perhaps I could consider moving there too at some point...
Oliver: you want... to look at properties over there?
Octavia: well.... you could say that, yes... *evil grin*
Justin: er... yeah sure... I still think she's hiding something, though...
Oliver: and since when are you so interested in academic achievements, brother?
Oliver: alright... cousin Aneira, I hope she's not involving you in her scheming too...
Octavia: of course not, what are you talking about... and were you not rushing to be on time for class?
Oliver: no, that was my brother, I don't really care about school...
Octavia: how do you know what the plan was, I didn't get to tell you...
Aneira: well, the vampire cousins are taking you to Forgotten Hollow... I assume that was the plan?
Aneira: good... then let me know if you find Ash, okay? Now, let's go to class before we are too late and end up seating in the first row...
Octavia: of course... but one last thing: I don't know how long it might take to find him so...
Aneira: you will need me to cover for you...
Octavia: *grins* you are my favourite cousin, Aneira Love!
Alex: but it's kind of cool actually!
Zoe: but she will be here soon! I'd better be prepared...
Eric: guys, it's 9:00 already, I don't think anybody's coming...
James: this is weird... maybe something got messed up with the school too? Maybe the teachers were not transported to this other world and they need to employ new ones?
Eric: or maybe they got snowed in somewhere...
Clara: same... and I like studying anyway!
Lowri: but this is so weird... I wonder what's going on...
Janine: nothing is going on, we're in charge! How amazing is that?
Eric: wait... I'm not sure it's a good idea... what if you get caught?
Janine: oh, I'll pretend that I'm looking for a quiet spot to do my homework...
James: genius...
Janine: anybody with me?
Eric: I don't know... if Jenny is staying I'm staying...
James: think of what Glyn would do.... he would have escape! Let's go with Janine!
Eric: I miss Glyn too, brother, but I think I'll stay... and anyway, that's a surprise, considering who initiated this... I told you she would be a good match for you! *winks*
Eric: .... enjoy your time with Janine! *smirks*
James: shut up, brother. Enjoy your homework while I'll go play somewhere...
Zoe: but this is not okay! Guys what are you doing, we're supposed to be studying here!
Chloe: then do your homework quick, so we can go play as well!
Amelia: I know! I have been thinking about it... should we celebrate?
Chloe: of course we'll celebrate, we'll throw a big party!
Eric: well, as we have a big house, I suggest James and I throw a party, but for all of us together, so we can celebrate becoming teenagers all together!
Jenny: sounds like fun, can we join too? Our birthdays are also coming up...
Eric: of course you can, that will be fantastic!
Amelia: oh, don't worry Clara, Gareth and Lowri still have a while to go before growing up too!
Clara: that's true.. but now that Matilda is not around anymore, you guys are like family to me... I will miss you...
Amelia: aww Clara that's sweet! But we'll still be around and still be friends you know? And anyway, there are still a few days to New Year and our birthdays...
Zoe: Chloe, you know that mum and dad won't let you...
Chloe: well, I can always sneak out, sister!
Eric: ... Chloe, if your scheming involves my cousin Glyn, I'm totally against it....
Chloe: then good that I don't need your permission, Eric...
Janine: well, at least we had the gym to ourselves to play basketball!
Alex: well, you left so...
Eric: I know... but well, I say we just enjoy it while it lasts, right? I assume the teachers will show up at some point... sooner or later....
Eric: we can basically rule the school! How cool is that!!
Eric: yeah... and in the meantime... you can tell me all about your time with Janine...
James: excuse me? We just played basketball... seriously brother, you should stop it... but she's pretty cool, actually...
James: what plan?
Eric: nothing brother, nothing... now, let's go take over this school! It's not too long until we are teenagers and can officially rule... better start making a statement!
Trystan: really! But... how.... and... not to disencourage you sis but... if he hasn't been in touch since they left...
Elena: goodness, Trystan! A bit of hope please..
Aneira: exactly! Something bad might have happened... he might not be doing that well considering who he and Berwyn are working for.... I need to know...
Jimmy: what are you talking about?
Elena: Aneira is going to look for Arwyn... go get him, girl!
Octavia: .... and where is the teacher? Something is not okay in this school.... so empty....
Aneira: well, I remember the way from before... this world is new but... it's like an upgrade of the previous one. I bet it won't be much different... last time the portal was within a cherry blossom tree... maybe the tree is still there... although probably it won't be flagged on Simooogle Maps...
Trystan: I know sister, and I admire your courage and determination! If I can help in any way...
Aneira: as a matter of fact you can... and I really need your help.... I mean from all of you.... I have a plan... I'll tell you at lunch....
Octavia: there you go, all done! Now, time for lunch! And time to get Annie on board with my little plan... but first I need to do some research...
Tyler: spooky movie? No, thank you, I'm not into that stuff... stop creeping me out, Jimmy!
Aneira: you know that I've been feeling down since Arwyn left... I haven't heard from him and I'm worried sick... that, and knowing he works for my evil auntie.... and this mess with the new universe makes things worse. So, since dad is not doing anything about this situation, I decided to follow my little sister's advice and travel to the elven kingdom to see him.
Elena: you go girl! Anything you need, we're here...
Trystan: yes, Ann, tell us what you need... however can I just say that I'm worried that you're doing this alone? Plus, what are we going to tell mum and dad...
Aneira: well, that's why I need you guys... and specially you, Trystan, I thought you might come with me...
Aneira: well, nothing, as we simply won't tell them!
Tyler: er... I don't want to spoil the fun. but.. I assume you can't do the trip in one day... so won't they kind of notice that you're missing?
Aneira: of course they will, and that's not what I meant. We will tell them that we have to leave for a couple of days, just not exactly where we're going... but here's where I need your help... I have no idea what we're going to tell them...
Trystan: maybe we could have food poisoning?
Elena: and why would you be away for a few days with food poisoning Trys... honestly, leave it to me. Okay, the food poisoning thing could be the backup story for why you are not in school... and the reason why you need to leave for a few days could be...
Elena: not bad, Trys! You're improving...
Jimmy: but hey, our parents talk, it can't just be the both of you on a school trip...
Aneira: yeah that's true... I'm sorry guys, maybe it's not feasible...
Elena: of course it is, we just need to plan it to the very details. And the solution is, we're all going to go on a school trip!
Tyler: what do you mean all? Are we all going to elfland? I'd rather not, really...
Elena: no you silly, we will go to an actual school trip... like camping or somehting... did Nick not say that he and Harry are managing a campsite? That's where the school trip could be... but we also need to get them on board with this...
Tyler: I don't feel comfortable with this... I would love to have a few days off school with you Elena, but too many people are involved, too many things can go wrong...
Trystan: I agree, and I don't like lying to my parents...
Elena: it's not lying Trystan, it's helping your sister save the love of her life, as your parents seem to be happy to let it go and do nothing about the situation...
Trystan: woah wait, where is this coming from... don't you start accusing my parents... they might have their reasons..
Elena: yes yes, calm down Trys, I didn't mean to accuse uncle Leo and auntie Alice, I was merely stating the facts... think if you were in Annie's situation... wouldn't you want some help to go see your loved one again?
Trystan: ....
Elena: actually, you are in the same situation... kind of....
Trystan: fine, Elena, I get it. I'm in.... I'll go with Annie... but we really need to rehearse this story...
Aneira: I don't know what to say... I wanted help to figure out the missing links to my plan, not to involve you all in this... this means that you also have to skip school... you might get in trouble because of me...
Elena: nonsense Annie, you would do it for us too... we're family, remember? And best friends *smiles* so, what do you say?
Aneira: well... thank you, thank you guys!
Trystan: anything for you, big sis!
Aneira: but wait, if we are all supposed to go on this trip ... while Trystan and I go to the elven kingdom, you and Tyler go camping... what about...
Jimmy: oh yeah man, I remember I told a thing or two to that spoiled daughter of her last time... what was her name? Barbara?
Aneira: Blodwen... and thank you so much, Jimmy! If this is not too much trouble...
Elena: it is not, stop saying this and just accept our help.... now, we need to sort out what Octavia is going to do...
Aneira: oh, don't worry about her, she has a plan of her own and will be out for a couple of days, I need to cover for her...
Elena: I so don't want to know what she's doing, but great timing! We'll just fit this in as part of the story, and you'll have to brief her, okay?
Aneira: sure...
Jimmy: you are a master schemer, cousin, what a surprise! I always thought Ella was the schemer, and you were the quiet one...
Elena: well, I learnt from the master, didn't I?
Jimmy: not at all... so what do you suggest we do, Elena...
Elena: we make sure we have people on the inside, I mean in school, who can support our story and inform us on any problems...
Jimmy: clever....
Aneira: and who would these people be? We're running out of Loves... and I wouldn't trust Adrienne... by the way, has anybody seen her? Weird that she's not around today...
Aneira: Oliver and Justin?
Jimmy: are you sure we can trust them?
Aneira: well, they were willing to help Octavia, perhaps they can help us too...
Elena: help Octavia with what?
Aneira: er... I shouldn't have said anything... please forget I said anything...
Elena: ... as I said, I probably really don't want to know what Octavia is up to. Hey! Oliver, Justin, come over here, we have something to ask you!
Trystan: An, are you sure this will work?
Aneira: it has to work... it's the only plan we have...
Trystan: but can they be trusted?
Aneira: they better be...
Elena: we just need to ask you a liiiiittle favour, if you promise to keep it secret...
Oliver: I knew it! Do we seem like very trustworthy types, ready to help anybody or....
Justin: .... or we're just being used... I vote for the second...
Elena: oh, stop the drama and sit down cousins, we have something to tell you....
Clara: hi Trystan, good to see you too.. I'm reading...
Trystan: I can see that... I'll just go look for a book...
Clara: sure, no problem...
Clara: Trystan, you can ask me about Matilda, just wait a minute that I finish the chapter, okay?
Clara: uh-uh....
Clara: fine, I talk, you listen. That will take less time. And I can't read anymore anyway, I can literally feel the questions popping in your head....
Trystan: thanks goodness, I was worried, I have not heard from her and with this new universe thing I though... I was worried that she....
Clara: Trystan? I talk you listen, deal?
Trystan: yeah, sure, sorry...
Clara: don't be sorry, it's just that I really want to finish this book, it's about Werewolves! Did you know that so many people have so many biases against them? It's so unfair!
Trystan: er...
Clara: right, sorry, back to my sister. She's fine, she's still with mum. I miss her a lot, life is not the same without her you know...
Trystan: I'm sorry...
Clara: they're not coming back Trystan... mum and dad definitively split... and Matilda chose to stay with her... but I could go visit them, now that they're back from mum's business trip!
Trystan: really! So... they're not staying too far away then?
Trystan: well... good for her....
Clara: personally, I do think she's just into anything that doesn't remind her of home... she says she wants to move on... but I know her, and although she might like the big city buzz, going to different bars and festivals and so on, deep down she must miss the quieter life we led here... and perhaps she misses you too...
Trystan: er... I-- where is this place?
Clara: San Myshuno...
Clara: what a nice coincidence! Then perhaps next time you go visit them you might also spot Matilda, she's always out and about, apparently...
Clara: no, why?
Trystan: oh... nothing....
Clara: no no no, Trystan, stop! Don't let yourself down. Yes, this could be a possibility, but you can't know until you talk to her. I mean, really talk to her... in person...
Clara: well, even if it's the case, it would be good for both of you to get some clarity... some closure. Then you can both move on, right? Or, maybe you both realise what you're missing and you can convince her to move back with me....
Trystan: Clara... I can see where you're going with this but...
Trystan: ... Clara, you're getting very wise for your age....
Clara: thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!
Trystan: can you send me the address then?
Trystan: what---- how--- had you planned this?
Clara: no, but I had hoped to meet you today and ask you if you would convince my sister to come back... you're the only one who can do it, Trys, and I really miss her... besides, I was really rooting for the two of you, you know?
Trystan: I'm sorry Clara... I'll see what I can do....
Trystan: ok...
Aneira: and try to hide that guilty look on your face... we're not doing anything wrong, and you know I need to do this..
Trystan: I know... let's just get on with it An....
Leo: no, but let's not drop to conclusions here, I'm sure they'll tell us when they get home...
Susan: or anyway we can ask them. If Octavia is lying to me again....
Aneira: *whispering* just chill Trys, I'll handle it...
Susan: Aneira! There you are, I was waiting for you... and your brother...
Trystan: ....
Aneira: indeed! We just heard aobut it today, we're all going on a school trip tomorrow!
Susan: oh... really?
Aneira: of course, why so surprised?
Susan: well...
Leo: I told you!
Susan: lie to me as always and go do whatever it is that she does when she disappears from home...
Aneira: oh... no, we're really going camping in the forest tomorrow... in fact, I think we're going to go to the campsite that Nick and Harry are managing now! Isn't it great?
Leo: oh, that's cool! But I thought that was closed for the winter?
Aneira: er.. well, I guess they open it for big groups only...
Alice: *blushes* yes indeed... well, that's cool but it's strange they didn't give us parents more warning...
Trystan: yes, it was majorly confusing today at school too!
Aneira: oh nothing, it's just that not everybody showed up and the school was a bit empty... I guess people are still figuring things out...
Susan: I can imagine... and with the weather we've been having it's not easy to get around either...
Susan: so, I guess it's time for me to go... thanks for your help guys, Octavia has been lying to us so much recently that I don't know what's going on anymore... and honestly, a cheer leading camp sounded too much like a lie...
Alice: a cheer leading camp? I didn't know Octavia was into that...
Alice: but of course... yay my baby girl is growing up! I can't believe you are almost a young adult... it seems yesterday that you were born!
Alice: sure! You guys go pack, I'm so excited for you! I would have loved to have such school trips when I was your age... Go and enjoy guys, and what a great way to say goodbye to your teen age years Annie!
Trystan: I don't know, I really don't like this An...
Aneira: it's going to be fine, Trys!
Trystan: I hope so... but I really can't wait to be back...
Trystan: oh no... I knew it....
Aneira: James...
James: what are you two talking about? Looks like you're hiding something...
James: yeah right... but still, you're hiding something. Spill the beans big sis, you're so not good at mischief and I can see right through you...
Aneira: okay, fine ... but let's go talk somewhere quiet....
James: we can go to my room, Eric is somewhere doing something.
James: woah, wait a minute there... do you mean to say that you're pretending to go on a school camp trip thing, but you're actually planning to visit the elf cousins?
Aneira: well, yes, but the plan is to go see Arwyn...
Trystan: I'm not sure about this Ann... there are too many people involved already...
Aneira: we couldn't... James, there are so many people involved in this it might get out of hand...
Trystan: now you say it...
Aneira: ... and if this comes out, mum and dad would kill me if I took you and Eric along, and I guess at that point we would need to take Lowri too...
James: whatever. I'm broken hearted that you didn't tell me....
James: not even Eric?
Trystan: I know it's hard little brother, believe me, I do, but we'll be back in a couple of days, and if all goes well maybe we could also bring Glyn with us...
Aneira: well, we can't promise that but we'll try, right Trystan?
Trystan: of course ... but let's see how things go... hopefully all will be well and we'll be back soon.
James: fine... but I still think you should have involved us. We are master of mischief, we could have helped! I'm surprised that you two have been able to come up with a plan like this... you're too good and naive, I didn't think you would be able to do something like this...
Trystan: well, Elena helped with the details...
James: I knew it!! But next time you take us as well, promise...
James: but this sounds like fun, it's an adventure! We would have loved to come along... but fine, for this once, you can go without us...
Aneira: thank you, James, I really appreciate it...
Trystan: indeed it is...
James: ... and don't you dare come back without Glyn!
To be continued....
Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed the chapter :)
The café and the school lots are from the Gallery with some edits - thanks to noheliamariazel (café) and HungryPandas (school) for creating these beautiful lots!
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