River nodded, grabbing the umbrella they had by the door, walking outside walking around the general area, calling out for his sunlight. He could sense the sadness through their heartlight, he had just been so into his own mind earlier that he had just seen it as his own. After walking about for a bit, he noticed a telltale, but luckily not that often seen deep blue light from a small hidden spot he knew his sunlight liked, and was also where they dried their laundry. River: You know… I think we will have to redo the laundry. He smiled softly at Lucas, who was already soaking wet from the rain, a strong dark blue glow around him which of course was why there was rain and thunder on an otherwise sunny winter day. 

River: I know it hurts.

Sitting down next to his sunlight, he makes sure they're both under the umbrella, even though Lucas was already drenched. River: And we have been expecting it for a while. Lucas: I know.. But to not see her again… The thunder that rumbled across the sky had River lift his head for a second or two, hoping it wouldn't scare the other animals too much. 

(Poses by @herecirmsims thank you for making them for me when I had an idea, and no poses that fit!)

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Cory with the help of Nehemiah has picked up on the trail of the old man. Where will it lead them? The first chapter of the new story is available on my WP Blog if you want to read it now. Otherwise it'll be added to the queue here and posted later. This story was co-written by @mahvaladara and she created Nehemiah.

Having those big yellow eyes looking at him beggingly, he just shook his head. He knew Lucas would probably not mind, and it was one of the last times the answer wouldn’t be “you have school tomorrow.” so he decided they could wait.

Liam: Please? River: Okay, but what will we do while we wait? Liam: Draw? River: Okay, but first, finish your meal. Liam: Yes!

It was some hours later River on the floor watching Liam draw the two making a story to go with the drawing, with Munchie sitting with them just watching, sometimes meowing as if telling them it was way past Liam’s bedtime.

Liam: Soon now? River: Probably.

He had sent Lucas a message asking how it was going, but not gotten anything back, so he assumed they were busy. Watching Liam draw for a little longer, he thought about maybe taking him to bed, but as that thought crossed his mind, the sound of the door opening was heard. 

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With a nod, the lights along the aisle were magically lighted as the doors opened letting River take his sunlight up the aisle, blinking slightly as the song was not one he had heard before, yet he could easily hear it was Lucas’s voice that was singing it. Walking slowly in front of them, as they had trained was Liam, holding the pillow with the two rings tightly in his little hands. As they reached Nat, Lucas picked him up into his arms for a bit, as much for himself as for Liam. 

Nat: If I was a regular priest, I would start with Dearly Beloved, we are gathered, and so on. But that was never my style, nor is it my fathers. -she smiled softly.- We are gathered here for an exchange of rings, a pledge of love, and spending whatever time is given together.

River took a deep breath, which got four worried eyes on him in seconds, quickly smiling at both to signal it wasn’t anything bad. In her own way, it was the same thing Kieran had said back then, it was just that Nat was so much clearer in her wording.

Nat: And it isn’t for me to say the most important words, that would be for the two of you. -she nodded.- I believe you asked to start River?

Liam perked up, as Lucas gently put him down again as River nodded, and held out his hand so his little one could hand him his ring. Carefully Liam took the ring off the pillow, handing it equally carefully to his father, a small sigh of relief slipping from him when it was done, making everyone smile. Walking over to Flynn who picked him up, they watched their dad. 

(Poses by @simmireen thank you so much for taking on the comission!)

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Letting the two hold hands, she took out a shawl. It was much like the one her father had used in River and Rylan’s wedding. It felt light, cool to the touch, and it had a shimmer to it that if you looked a little closer almost looked like a galaxy was swirling inside it. She gently wrapped the cloth around their hands, which had the light in it reflect in both their eyes.

Nat: So, as they say, by the power invested in me -she winked- I now pronounce you sundragon and sage. May your road be smooth and everlasting. 

As she pulled the shawl back the carvings in the ring had a soft glow to them, and the moons and suns seemed to have an added shimmer as well.

Nat: Ah yes. -she turned to River.- You may kiss your sunlight.

River just smiled, and pulled his sunlight close, before kissing him deeply before he pulled back noticing the blush on Lucas’s cheeks.

Liam: YAY!

With the official part done, it was a round of hugs, mostly for River before they were once again told to for a short while go to the side room they had been to before. Standing there with River’s arm around him, and his little one in his arms, he just watched everyone, and a simple fact slowly dawned on him that he was now, although they had felt this way for a while, an official part of this family. He had a large family.

(poses by @simmireen)

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With school restarting, River and Lucas sat down with Liam as they had talked about before Christmas. 

Lucas: So, what’s up with you and school? Liam: In what way? Lucas: It feels like you're not really.. Shall we say, into it? River: And your grades are a bit.. Well, not lacking, but also for University…

Liam smiled but shook his head. He should have guessed his parents would notice and he had thought about talking about it with them, but life was so busy he never got around to it. 

Liam: I’m not going to university dad, I am starting my cafè as soon as I am done with highschool. Lucas: But… -he stopped himself- Mind telling us your plan? Liam: Well, I found an old farmhouse with a barn that I want to convert. I saved up all my summer job money, and if my calculations are correct, I should be able to buy it. It needs some renovation, but I already asked where I have my summer job, and I can work for them until mine is up and running and the renovations are done.

River lifted an eyebrow. The fact that he had already done all of these things, and clearly been clever about it was something he instantly felt a pride in. 

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The first movie was a general family favorite by now; Armageddon. They all knew it, even Libby and Izzy, so there was mostly talking and eating. 

Liam: Do you ever talk? They looked at Izzy who looked back at the older dragon and nodded. Like most times they visited it was Libby that did all the talking while Izzy mostly kept to themselves and quiet. Libby: He does, just not that often, besides, I talk enough for both of us! Rylan: That’s the truth! There was a chuckle, Liam looking over at Izzy, who for once seemed to have a small smile on his face. He wondered though, what had made Izzy so quiet but decided not to push it. Liam: Maybe one day huh?

Again a nod from the younger dragon, as Liam went back to focusing more on the other ones and what they were all talking about, letting Izzy sit and listen to them as they would usually do. After a couple of hours of chatting, laughing, and random quiet moments where someone asked Izzy something until Libby answered for them as usual, Fannar and Arlo came to take their two home with them. The rest of the evening and night vanished in movies and well, way too much candy.

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Eventually, Amuary would become an afterthought, even if his spam box every now and then got an e-mail from a blocked contact.

Rylan: Well that looks fancy, I guess we will both have a busy summer. Tyvan: If they accept me, yes.

It was a program his grandparents had stumbled upon, or well Chris most correctly during work, which of course had Tyvan raise an eyebrow when he got told about it.

Rylan: But still, find time for the usual stuff right? Tyvan: Absolutely. 

It was a mix of study and working alongside a full-time criminal psychologist that was what Tyvan was applying for. It was for those that wanted to learn about the subject, and perhaps see if it was something for them. If they did good, it might also be a foot inside the door as his father said to a later job. Tyvan: Liam is working the barista job again, Ibuki and Kaylin were both working at the local beach as lifeguards.  Rylan: Handy to be a Siren for that job! Tyvan: Very, and well it seems everyone has a busy summer.

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Emil: Like a third wheel, as it's called? Rylan: Kinda… Emil: Have you told Ye-Min Rylan: No.. It’s just so dumb. The two of us hang out all the time, and I don’t feel that way about her, she is just my best friend… Emil: And you're afraid that will change? Rylan: Yes… And I can’t see my life without her in it, as it’s always been us two.

Emil wiped some tears from his son's cheek, sitting him down on the sofa.  Emil: I think you should talk to her about it, and be honest, tell her what is in your heart, and I am sure she will understand. Perhaps, you even get another friend? Rylan: You don’t think she will be mad at me? For being so dumb? Emil: She might giggle at you, I mean, we know her that well. But mad at you, no, I can’t see that. But I have a feeling there is more? Rylan: -sighs- Is there something wrong with me, for not feeling that way about her?

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Arlo: Don’t be afraid.

He walked to the two of them and unbuttoned their shirts. Arlo’s eyes shone and his left hand turned into a claw and he placed it inside the box. He started chanting words in a foreign language as he moved the claw to Emil’s chest and cut a line right over the scar of his heart. Emil flinched and tried to pull back, but the gentle squeeze from Flynn stalled them.

Light erupted from the cut as Arlo pulled that light into a line, like it was blood. He drove the line into the box and then repeated the process to Flynn’s chest, who also flinched when he felt the cut. Warmth and electricity filled them both and they gasped. Arlo pulled on the two golden lines, as if he was sewing them together, until he closed the box, the two lines connecting Emil’s to Flynn’s chest, pulsing with the quick pace of their heart.

Arlo: Mah’Vala. Repeat and hold both your hands… Then, when you feel both your heart beats, kiss to seal the Arys.

Emil’s worried glance fell on Flynn.

Emil: Mah’Vala. Flynn: Mah’Vala.

And as Arlo had said, they felt the heartbeat flow to the two of them in unison, beating in their head. And Emil kissed Flynn. The line burst, leaving particles of gold in the air. The golden cut on their chest healing, leaving a golden burst of light where the cut was, a star-shaped shiny scar.

Flynn and Emil remained silent, as the awareness of each other befell them. They could feel one another, intimately, inside their very chest. Arlo stepped back, putting the box away, his eyes and hand turning to normal, as forlorn eyes fell over the box.

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Amuary: I did this for him in the beginning, but I don’t anymore. I love you, and that is the reason I am here.

Tyvan: Go.

Amuary looked at Emil, who noticed the look in his eyes, a look he had seen before in a mirror and in Flynn’s. One of regret, and wanting to set things right, but he still had only one thing to tell him.

Amuary: Please, let me expl… Emil: Go!

Amuary held his tongue and looked away. He bowed his head, watching as Tyvan walked away, knowing this was now a whole new mess. He had wanted to tell him, but how does one tell the person one loves, that it all started with him doing his moms bidding. When he was young, he had been so happy to help his mom with a job he thought was honorable and valorous at the time. Only to later grow and feel unmeasurable guilt over it.

He thought it would never be something he’d need to worry about, that his Vami would see the good people they were and let it go, but they never did, and he never worked up the courage to tell Tyvan. Now? Now, he wished he had, then perhaps this would not have happened. 

Emil turned his head watching his son go into his bedroom, the door slamming behind him.

Rylan: I’ll talk to him.

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Liam: Here you go. - he looked at both, then his eyes rested on Izzy who didn’t look at him at all.- If you're wondering where Della is, she is at the shelter today, getting her yearly vaccines and such, she’ll be here again tomorrow. 

His words gained him a look, and then they just focused on their coffee, Liam shrugging his shoulders slightly hearing Libby saying thank you for both as he went back to his work, checking on the other customers, as well as taking some orders to go.

It had actually been his grandpa Hayle who had mentioned it, that to have things to go, would let those without time to stay taste his things, and perhaps on a day when they had time, they would visit. Either way, it was another good way of making money.

Without Liam noticing it, Izzy takes a photo of him before the two, or well, one of them says goodbye, while the other just nods their head. Izzy walks by the small photography store in the town before they portal home, printing out the picture and doing his best to hide it from his twin by distracting her with the candy store.

As he stands outside, he empties the pack of cigarettes, takes out a pen from his pocket, then scribbles the words “do it for him” on the back, about to stick it into the pack when he hears his sisters all too familiar voice

Libby: I KNEW IT! You have a crush on sunlight!!

Izzy doesn’t even get halfway through his sigh before he finds the picture taken out of his packet by his twin, who grins widely at him. Libby: Love at first sight? Izzy: … Libby: It was? Wasn’t it?

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River: Well, perhaps they don’t want to push you, to think that they are like those other ones, that wanted something from you? So how about you invite them home instead, that way, it's you that initiates it, which opens for them to do the same.  Liam: Can I do that? River: Of course, we just have to talk to the parents and make sure they are okay with it. Liam: I would like that! Flynn: And they would be welcome to come to us too, if your parents are busy, so keep that in mind as well.  Liam: Thank you! -they hugged their father quickly and then their older brother.- It's not that important to have many friends? Flynn: Not really unless it's something you want, what’s important is to have true friends, those that stick with you even when things aren’t perfect. Liam: Like aunty Brooke? Flynn: Yeah, like aunty Brooke. -they smiled as they were still close with Brooke, his kids and Liam called her and Rick uncle and aunt.- the ones that always have your back. River: I’ll call tomorrow and talk to the two’s parents, and they can come visit on the weekend. If that sounds like a good first time, you can show them all the animals and both me and your mom will be here? Liam: That sounds awesome, thanks, Dad!

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It was much like they remembered from the pictures that Hayle and Chris had shown them from their wedding, just different colors on the flowers and of course, they could only guess chairs and such had been changed since then. And of course, the food caterer was someone else as it would seem Carl’s place was now the family wedding caterer. 

Flynn: Vy is waiting for you and the little ones over there, and my dad, Fan and Arlo will help me out. Lucas has said he will do the greeting as people come. -he kissed his dragon on the cheek.- see you in a little. 

Tyvan and Rylan had already found their “Gramma Vy” so Emil just smiled giving Flynn a quick kiss back before he went to find all three of them and get ready. Flynn knew his dad would be the best to help keep him calm, Fannar being his best man, and well Arlo enjoyed the company of his father as well. 

Vy: I agree, mommy looks very pretty.

They smile at the two little ones who he has helped into their suits, while Emil had been busy putting on their own. There had been so many weddings lately that they couldn’t help being reminded once again of their own. 

Emil: I saw pictures from your wedding, it looked amazing Vy: It really was. Hayden pulled out all the stops that day, so to say. Emil: Thank you. Vy: For what? Emil: For helping today, and allowing me into the family.

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Tyvan: Well the worst that can possibly happen is that you don’t win, and you try again next year. Rylan: When you say it like that it doesn’t sound so scary. I just don’t want to let everyone down I guess, especially Min. Tyvan: As long as you two do your best, then no one can really expect anything more, can they? Rylan: No, and since when did you become this calm and collected? Tyvan: Eh, I admit, I am only saying what Ams told me when I was fretting about it earlier today.

Rylan chuckled, he was happy to have his brother be this comfortable with someone, and happy at the same time. They knew that Ams had applied for police school with a hope to become a detective, and with Tyvan’s plans now being to become a criminal psychologist which he had thought would be very interesting. It would be strange not to have Ams at school with him, but he knew he would see him other times.

Rylan: Well good, then I know who to actually thank for all this sage advice later.

Tyvan just laughed, watching as Rylan went to pack his bags, so they could head off as soon as their parents were back from work. They had decided to make a weekend off it, and had hotel rooms and everything. Liam was also coming along, while most the others would come for the day itself, but not the whole weekend. 

As they arrived, Ryland and Ye-Min were taken by their coach to signups, before they had some time to just hang with the others at the ice rink.

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His mind for a second slipped to his wedding with Rylan, completely different from how this one would be which he was in many ways happy for. He was afraid another beach wedding would have brought back too many memories that could have led to slip-ups which he did not want at all.

Half an hour later, they had designed the invites, and given the addresses, they would be sent to, and they were standing in a distance looking at the now lit venue before they headed over to Flynn and Emil who had been taking care of a certain little sunlight on their day out. 

As they got closer to the wedding date, they were slowly getting everything in order. Meadow was working on the flowers, while they had just finished their testing of the menu with Carl. Coming back from work, River watched Lucas who was a bedtime story to Liam. He knew it had started to wear a little on him, not so much the preparations, but more over the increased pressure from the press wanting in on the wedding.

He had done well though, via Thomas and the record company, they had an official statement that wedding pictures would be provided after the wedding and that no press would be allowed at the wedding. The fact that they were so eager though told both River and Lucas that they didn’t know where it was, which was of course just as they had wanted. Mostly the guesses were that they were leaving the country, and some bigger venues overseas, which of course they hoped would keep them looking in the wrong places.

River: I think… you will have to read that last part again tomorrow. 

He kneeled next to his sunlight who smiled softly at him. He had seen the yawns as well, which soon led to the little one sleeping soundly with their favorite teddy in their arms.

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