chapter 6 - babies galore
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Discworld LegacyChapter 6
Babies Galore!!
Welcome back to the Discworld Legacy. This chapter is hosted by Agnes' eldest daughter Bianca, her husband and many children.
In previous chapters Angua the family sim was selected as heir and moved back in with her parents, she married her university crush Dominic and settled down to start having children. So far she has had the 6 children she needs to complete her life time want but I've decided to go for it and let her have the 10 kids she really wants.
Kids (so far):Bethan - Popularity (young adult)Berilia - Family (young adult)Boddony - Romance (teen)Brutha - Popularity (teen)Beryl - Grow up (toddler)Black Aliss - Grow up (toddler)
Great A'Tuin and Robin are still around, although Great A'Tuin is reaching the end of his life.
Oh Agnes I feel so awful. I know mum has told you the sad news but I need to talk to someone, I don't want to burden mum more than necessary.
I think dad knew that his time was nearly up. That morning he went round the house hugging each and every one of us.
The rest of the day he spent with mum.
Then early in the evening Death came for him.
Mum knew immediately what was happening and rushed to the hallway to be with dad as he left.
At first it looked as if dad was going to fight it.
But he came to accept it in the end.
I'd like to think he looked quite happy at the end, after all it's another great adventure to go on (you know what dad was like), it's just that this time he won't be returning.
Mum's devastated of course, she and dad have been together for so long, I think it's going to be hard for her to adjust to life without him, it's going to be hard for all of us.
Even though all I wanted to do was break down and cry I had to be there for the twins. It was their birthday that evening and they needed me to be there.
They are so beautiful, but it took all the strength I had to keep the smile on my face.
And seeing Black Aliss crying over the loss of her grandfather was heartbreaking.
Once the children had gone to bed I stood by dad's grave for a long time crying all the tears I couldn't earlier.
I'm going to miss him so much Agnes, he's always been there for me, I don't know how I'm going to cope with him gone.
Angua
Rest in peace Great A'Tuin Discworld.
You were one of the best founders I've ever had. From the beginning you lent your own special something to the legacy, you chose his own wife who to my annoyance was far too similar to yourself. You spent your life working on your skills and climbing the science career (a sim after my own heart), that and being romantic with your wife whenever I gave you a free moment. A knowledge sim to the end you died with full skills, an excellent pension as a retired Mad Scientist and perma platinum status.
With his wife Great A'Tuin produced 3 excellent children - Angua, Agnes and Albert. He doted on his grandchildren and died wishing for another.
His will benefited 14 people including:His wife Robin - $20,000His daughters Angua and Agnes - $10,000 eachHis son Albert - $10,000His grandchildren Bethan, Berilia, Boddony, Brutha, Beryl and Black Aliss - $2,500 each
I'm going to miss him, the legacy won't be the same without him.
Dear Albert,
I'm glad you could come to dad's memorial, I know mum appreciated it.
Even though I still miss him so much I guess life has to go on for the rest of us.
Not long after the memorial service the house was visited by a burglar.
Thank goodness we thought to install an alarm in the garage, I hate to think what would have happened if we hadn't.
I can only guess that the burglar spooked when he heard the alarm and left the garage hoping that he wouldn't be caught.
Thankfully the police were very quick to respond and the policeman turned up ready to apprehend the burglar before he got anywhere near the front door.
For a moment it looked as if the burglar would get away.
But happily he was bested and taken away in handcuffs.
We got $500 in reward for our aid in capturing the wanted felon.
Although poor Dominic was very upset at the thought of our house being invaded, even though nothing had been stolen.
Boddony was also upset, and quite angry at the burglar. She decided it was time to leave and join her older sisters at university. I'll let you know how she's getting on as soon as I know myself (she's as bad as you when it comes to answering letters).
Love Angua
Dear Mum and Dad
Uni is great!!
I'm having such fun here with Beth and Beri.
I can't believe they're both engaged already, how boring, time at uni is meant for enjoying yourself, not getting that serious over someone.
I am making sure I get all my work done and go to all my classes.
The professors here are really friendly and helpful, I can go to them anytime I have trouble with my work. I know I'm going to get good grades thanks to them.
I'm also meeting loads of new people (you always told me I was too shy dad).
The others are all doing good too.
We did have a bit of trouble with a fire but nothing that wasn't sorted quickly.
Anyway, got to run, got an exam to go to.
Love you loadsBoddony
Hi sis,
I'm a bit worried about mum, I think she's gone a bit funny.
While the maid is here she follows him around and will lecture him over nothing.
She spends a lot of her time talking to the pet brick dad made when he had just started toy making. I think I've heard her calling it G.A.
The rest of the time she spends staring at dad's portrait in the hall. I know how much in love they were, I just don't know how much longer she's going to be able to on without him.
Mum did attend the birth of my seventh child, another girl which we called Beldame.
[Beldame is named for the mother of the fool in Wyrd Sisters]
She's got her dad's red hair and blue eyes and my skin tone.
It felt like no time at all until Beldame was ready to grow into a toddler.
Brutha immediately took charge of her care, while Dominic and I retired to the bedroom (you know how much I love a full house).
[Beldame is a Virgo with 10 neat (bah), 7 outgoing, 2 active (double bah), 0 playful and 8 nice]
In other news, I think dad may not be quite as gone as we all thought. There's been a weird feeling on the top floor for the last couple of nights, especially centred around dad's old bed.
And then this morning Beryl told me she'd seen grandpa. I didn't believe it at first but then Black Aliss told me the same thing.
In a way it's sort of comforting to think he's still around, although the girls aren't that happy about it at the moment.
Oh yes, there was one last thing. Beldame's first word was mummy, I'm so proud.
Love Angua.
P.S. I hear that you or Christa may be pregnant again, is this true?
Dominic's Diary - Day 35
After losing my position again and having to go back to being a President my old company I've decided that being a Business Tycoon is not for me.
I've been intrigued lately by Angua's stories of all the criminals she's brought to justice. It seems like a lucrative, if more than a little risky, lifestyle so I've found myself a job as a Bookie. It's all above board for now, but I'm going to have to be careful that Angua doesn't find out.
Dear Albert,
Your nieces have reached their teenage years.
Beryl was impatient to transition and didn't waste any time in blowing out her candles.
Black Aliss lingered a little longer and made a wish before blowing out her candles and joining her sister.
What can I say about Black Aliss?
She has certainly found her own style that's for sure. She's also decided that what she wants most out of life is to have a good time. I honestly don't know what I think about that.
[Black Aliss is a pleasure sim with the life time want of becoming a Professional Party Guest]
Beryl wants to be like her grandparents and learn "everything about everything" (her words not mine).
[Beryl is a knowledge sim with the life time want of becoming a Criminal Mastermind]
In fitting with her goal in life Beryl went straight out to use the telescope.
Although the poor girl spent hardly anytime out there before dad interrupted her (I know for sure he's haunting us, he gave me a scare the other night).
At least she seems to enjoy the experience more now than she did as a child.
Even though I've had seven children already the birth of the eighth was no easier than any of the others.
But it is always worth it.
But the pain didn't stop there. This time at least I knew what was happening.
The first born of my newest set of twins was a little girl we named Bemery, the second a little boy we named Bursar.
That's it for now, I'll write to you again soon.
Angua
[Bemery was Queen of Lancre from 670 until 722.
Bursar is actually a title rather than a name, but I like the character too much not to use it. He is bursar at the Unseen University (University for wizards located in Ankh-Morpork). He is a very nervous man and after the events of Moving Pictures and Reaper Man is a little mentally unstable, but very good at maths.]
"Hi Agnes"
"Sorry to call you so late but I though you'd better know as soon as possible."
"Mum passed away earlier today."
"Yeah, the kids are taking it pretty hard, and I'm not doing so well myself."
You're right, at least now mum and dad are together again.
It doesn't ease the pain of losing her though.
"Thanks Agnes, I'll be alright, I guess you'd better go tell your kids."
"It's ok I'll ring Albert."
"Bye"
Rest in peace Robin Discworld.
You were the perfect wife, mother and grandmother. It's hard to believe now that I nearly didn't let Great A'Tuin marry you because the pair of you shared aspirations and star signs. Like your husband you spent your life working on your skills and getting promotions in your chosen career - Medicine, despite this you always had time for him and your children. You were a true knowledge sim and died with full skills, a pension from your position as retired Chief of Staff and perma platinum status.
Together Robin and Great A'Tuin have populated the neighbourhood with 3 children, 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and lots more on the way.
Her will benefited 13 people including:Her daughters Angua and Agnes - $10,000 eachHer son Albert - $10,000Her grandchildren Bethan, Berilia, Boddony, Brutha, Beryl and Black Aliss - $2,500 each
I couldn't have wished for a more perfect co-founder, I will miss Robin.
Brutha's Diary - Day 38
I miss grandma.
Sometimes I wish I lived in a smaller family. I mean grandma only just died and then we have to pretend to be cheerful while Beldame becomes a child. I love all my sisters, but life would be so much easier without them.
I feel kinda sorry for Beldame, she's gonna be pretty much ignored. I mean mum and dad love all of us but they're so busy with the new twins they're not gonna have much time for her. Grand dad and grandma are gone now. Beryl and Black Aliss are teens and they have each other anyway, so probably can't be bothered with her.
And I've got Breanna, my girlfriend.
I think I'm in love.
Plus I'm moving of to uni soon, probably gonna move in with Beth, Beri and Bod, it sounds like a fun place from what they've said (but not from what they've told mum). I just hope Breanna can come with me.
"Hi Mum"
"Yes mum I'm fine."
"Yes the others are fine too."
"Yes mum"
"Yes we're all going to classes and working hard."
"Don't worry mum, we do take time off to relax sometimes. Actually we've started a band."
"Don't worry, we're not all going to suddenly drop out and start touring the country."
"Hand me over to dad would you mum"
"Hi dad, we're all fine."
"Yes dad I'm making sure I'm not working too hard."
"Yes I'm making sure I meet people, since when has that been a problem with me anyway?"
"Anyway, I met this girl the other day. She's pretty much everything I want in a partner, pretty, laid back, into making friends and partying that kind of thing."
"I really, really liked her dad."
"No dad, we're not going out. You see she's a legacy kid too, actually she's heir of the family that lives right next door, you know, the Time-Lords. So of course we can never be anything more than friends."
"Yeah I was pretty miserable for a while."
[The "girl" is none other than Azure Time-Lord heir to my matriarchal legacy. She and Brutha have three bolts chemistry so I'm a bit disappointed that I can't pair them up, but she's already moved back onto the legacy lot so I can't make her be not heir. The picture shows how they said goodbye even though they'd only just met, I guess they really wanted to be together.]
"But then I met this other woman."
"She's really nice and cheered me up a lot."
"No there's nothing more than friendship between us yet."
"If I'm heir I wouldn't be able to marry her, and I don't want to hurt her by leading her on."
"Of course if I'm not heir the first thing I'll do if kiss her."
"The others? Well Bethan and Jacqueline are still really happy together, they're excited about graduating at the end of the year and starting a home together."
"Berilia is happy too, she actually considered dropping out so she could start on her family quicker."
"Don't worry dad, she's decided to stay on with Geoffrey."
"And Boddony is... keeping busy."
""Yes dad, we're all still getting top grades."
"Gotta run now dad. Tell mum and the kids I love 'em"
"You too dad"
"Bye"
*Click*
Hi sis,
So both you and Christa are pregnant, congratulations.
We had yet another birthday the other day.
[Bemery is a Pisces, 10 neat, 4 outgoing, 10 active (yay), 1 playful, 10 nice]
[Bursar is a Gemini - 4 neat, 9 outgoing, 10 active, 3 playful and 4 nice]
We're having some trouble with the private school the older four went to, they refuse to accept anymore applications from us. Well if they don't want us they can do without our money, we were fine going to public school, my kids will be too.
[The headmaster got glitched, he just stood there the whole time with that expression on his face. After that he simply didn't turn up at the house. I don't want to move the family yet, so I'm just going to have to put up with it.]
I've got other things to think about other than that rude headmaster. I'm pregnant with my tenth and final child, yes I've finally decided that enough is enough.
Beldame especially is looking forward to having another little brother or sister to play with. I'm concerned sometimes that she may be a little left out, I try my best to play with her, but you know how moods fluctuate while your pregnant.
Good luck with your own pregnancy.
Love Angua
Beryl's Diary - Day 40
It's finally happened.
I was stargazing as usually when I was suddenly blinded by a bright white light.
It seemed to be shining directly down on me but I couldn't see where it was coming from.
Then I felt something pulling me upwards, towards whatever the source of the light was. I did my best to hang on but I just wasn't strong enough.
Mum's told me that the family heard my screams and came running to the balcony.
She also said that sweet little Beldame immediately tried to see where I'd gone.
I've no real memory of what happened in the space ship, just little snippets.
But I now know for sure that aliens exist.
Dear Albert,
I've got amazing news, early this morning I gave birth to the newest and last additions of my family.
That's right I said additions.
First up was a little girl we named Brenda. She had mum's blonde hair and dad's green eyes it's wonderful to see a little bit of them live on in my children. She also has my light skin.
[Brenda is the name of the Dowager Duchess of Quirm who is (obviously) fabulously wealthy, and breeds dragons. She appears in Guards! Guards! and is mentioned in The Truth]
And then came my little bonus, another girl we named Bon Anna. She has mum's brown eyes, dad's brown hair and Dominic's dark skin.
[Lady Bon Anna is a voodoo goddess who was mentioned in Witches Abroad.]
The kids were really excited to meet the new arrivals and it was hard getting them to leave for school. Once they'd left I had time to bond with my new babies, I'm really going to miss this when they're all grown up, at least I have grandchildren to look forward to.
When the kids got home from school there was no time to brood as it was Bemery and Bursar's birthday.
They've both grown into adorable children, but are both so serious, they're usual quietly playing games of chess against each other, so different from all the rest.
Love Angua
With Angua's 10 children born (plus one more) I can finally see an end to this generation, and the end to this chapter. Next time there will be no more births (unless something goes badly wrong), but plenty of birthdays.