Chapter 46-Bewitched

This chapter was originally posted on 7/23/14

In order to keep his sanity along with his will to live, Dylan often dreamed of his family during his captivity.  He constantly thought of his lovely wife, his loyal brother and about the baby he fathered. When Johnny told him the child was a girl, he imagined her as a little blonde girl who looked like her mother.  He visioned her taking ballet lessons and playing with Barbie dolls, hoping that some day he would be free to finally be a father to his daughter.

Nothing prepared him for the overwhelming feeling of astonishment of seeing this lovely young lady in person for the very first time.  She stole his heart the minute he saw her similar to the way her mother had many years ago.

He was offered his job back immediately, however Dylan decided to say home for a while to get to know his daughter and make up for all the time that was stolen from them.  He would help her with her homework, compliment at her artwork and before it became dark they would go outside to play.

There was more than one lady in the house Dylan needed to make up for stolen time with.  He always appreciated the time he spent with his angel but now after being away so long things were different.

Twelve years apart did not seem to cool the flame at all for these two; in fact it was quite the opposite.  The sparks flew all over and the temperature seemed to rise whenever they were close. It was impossible for them to keep their hands off each other.  Their love had become more passionate and intense and they spent most of their time in the bedroom.  They talked about having another child, but decided to wait until the court cases were settled and they were free to move out of Moonlight Falls.

A young woman showed up at the McIntyre house looking for Sandi and the only one home was Caleb.  He stood there looking and he was speechless.  He didn't know who she was but something told him they met already.  

Valerie: Hey Caleb is Sandi here?

Caleb:  Excuse me but have we met before?

Valerie: Caleb don't you recognize me?  I'm Valerie, Sandi's sister.

Caleb: Little Valerie? The one who used to come here to play with Starr?

Valerie: Yes it’s me. 

Caleb:  It's been a long time, too long if you ask me. 

Caleb looked at her again and couldn't believe this was the same little girl that sat outside the house doing her homework during Starr's slumber party.  She grew up and boy did she grow up in all the right places.  

Valerie: I just got home from University and I wanted to talk with Sandi.  Is she here?

Caleb: No her and Dylan went out to the festival with Starr.  I'm not sure when they will be home.

Valerie:  Would it be fine with you if I waited for them here?

Caleb:  That would be just fine with me but I think they are going to be home late.  If you are not doing anything now, would you like to go to Vargs and get reacquainted?

Valerie:  Now how can I turn down an offer like that?  I would love to.

Valerie was not the only one who grew up in the family it was soon time for Starr to age into a teenager.  As she blows out the candles, she made a wish.

Off to the dresser and mirror with you.

She grew up looking exactly like her mother.  

Generation 5-Artistic, Eccentric, Party Animal, and Photographer's Eye.

Lifetime Wish (as of now) World Class Gallery

Moving out of Moonlight Falls was all any of them could think of.  They just needed to wait until Dylan testified at Brandon's trial and the witch's council requested his presence in the case of Bradly MacDuff. After this was over they were all bidding Moonlight Falls goodbye. 

Wolfie was now in charge of Landgraab Industries as Chris had become too old to run the company.  He decided to move the base of operations to Aurora Skies and asked Dylan to return to his job when ready.  Wolfie did not have the first idea on how to run a laboratory and he preferred having his son-in-law in charge.  He offered to fund all of Dylan's research and gave him carte blanche in all his projects.  Dylan knew that others would call this nepotism, but that didn't matter much to him.  As soon as they moved, Dylan was returning to work to continue his research.

Caleb decided to make the move with them but he decided that it was time for him to move to his own place.  He moved in on a temporary basis to help Sandi when Dylan was unable.  Well Dylan was back now and it was time for Caleb to step back and start living his own life.

Dylan:  Bro you don't have to move out, we love having you with us.

Caleb:  You two need your privacy as much as I need mine.  It's time for me to move out but I'll be close by.  I'm going to Aurora Skies with you two and I'm going to join the police force there.

Dylan:  I wonder are you moving there to be close to us or maybe you have another reason named Valerie.

Caleb:  Of course I want to be close to you two and Valerie and I are just dating.

Sandi:  that is not what my sister said.  She told me that you two the other night......

Caleb: Your sister talks too much.  I don't need your father on my back any more that he already is.  He seems to turn into a wolf whenever I show up to take her out.

Sandi:  Don't mind Daddy he will come around.

Dylan:  Both of us are happy for you and Valerie.  I was just worried about you living on your own, I guess that shouldn't be a concern too much longer.

We will be out of here soon for sure, I testify against Brandon tomorrow so all I have to wait for is the witch’s council meeting and than we are off.

The Witch's Council Meeting:

Eleanor:  I have called a special meeting today to discuss the matter concerning Bradly MacDuff. This warlock will go on trial tomorrow for his crimes against the city of Moonlight Falls, however his abuse of powers must be dealt with first.  

Eleanor:  This is a special meeting so only the concerned parties have been called.  Which will be the accused, the victims and close family and friends.

Bradly MacDuff, Amy Greenleaf, Belinda Timbley,

Dylan McIntyre, Russel Rhoads, Ronny Landgraab and Anastasia Landgraab.  

Russel as warlock trainer and second in command, will you please take the podium.

Russel: Bradly MacDuff has been accused of using his powers to assist organize crime in Moonlight Falls, but that is not his worse offense.  He admitted to conspiring against a fellow warlock and his family, however he claims that he is innocent of the kidnapping.  The criminal charges against Bradly are overwhelming and the evidence is undeniable.  Although his punishment for those crimes will be decided in the judicial system, the witch's council can not overlook them.  It is my recommendation that Bradly MacDuff be stripped of his powers.

As by the witch's councils rules the warlock who was victim of the conspiracy will now speak.

Dylan:  I was not the only victim of this kidnapping, my wife was carrying my child at the time and had to go through the remainder of her pregnancy and childbirth without her husband by her side. My daughter lived the first 12 years of her life without a father, while I was held against my will.  They say there are certain things you will never forget for as long as you live.  The birth of my daughter should have been one of them, instead that memory has been replaced with the words "Brandon Alto sends his regards"  I will never get that time back but I can make sure that neither Brandon or Bradly are able to repeat these actions ever again.

It is also my recommendation that Bradly MacDuff be stripped of his powers and I hope that the judge throws the book at him.

Eleanor:  Now that I have heard the recommendations, I would like to remind everyone that the final decision is mine.  Bradly would you please stand up and explain to the council why your powers should not be striped.

Bradly:  The evidence in the kidnapping is all circumstantial and I assure the council that I am innocent of that charge.  We did plan the kidnapping but we did not do it.  I ask that the council allow me to keep my power as allow the judicial system handle the punishment.  Our former leader Rose Landgraab practiced black magic herself on numerous occasions and it would be hypocritical of the council to rule against me.

Eleanor: Bradly do you honestly think that this is the old west where the good guys wore white hats and the bad guys wore black?  Yes Rose did indeed use the power of black magic to achieve the greater good, sometimes the ends justify the means.  This does not apply in your case as you selfishly abused your powers for greed and to assist criminals.  I am ready to make my decision now.

Eleanor:  Bradly MacDuff it is my decision that your powers are to be striped and that you are dismissed from the witch's council.

A flask containing the Bradly's powers soon appeared and Eleanor knew those power had to be transferred to a human immediately.  She wanted a human who was good and unselfish so she called out to the spirits to help her find the right human.

Eleanor:

Greed with powers are torn apart

Send me a human with a pure heart

One who is selfless and truly good

A human who is named Holly Wood

In an instant Holly was teleported into the room.

Eleanor explained to Holly that she needed to find a human willing to accept these powers who she could trust not to abuse them.  Holly was Rose's mother and for some reason Holly was not aging, so Holly was the perfect choice.

Holly already knew this day would come and having magic on her side would help her mission and she accepted.  Eleanor handed Holly the flask and ....

She was now making magic.

To be continued....

I would like to thank LittleMinxUndr for the use of Eleanor and the wonderful house that she made for me which will move with the family.  Her story is amazing and I love the new home she made for us after Sims 4 is released.

I would also like to thank Shafer249 for use of Russel, she also has an amazing story and it is definitely recommended reading.

Thank you to Jazen and Sha for the witch's brew

Bonus shots:

Valerie should never go swimming as a werewolf and we had some inappropriate slow dancing at this birthday party.

Chris seems to have forgotten about Rose and is slow dancing with a pregnant Holly.

Seems like mother and son in laws slow dancing is a tradition here and Dylan and Abby are next.

And that robot is Amy Greenleaf who is slow dancing with Alfred Hoppcraft, a party crasher who happens to be the ex husband who cheated on her with none other than Zoe Durwood.

I once thought that Vuneca's Wind and Wilson was the worst case of inappropriate flirting ever but now I have one that equals that.  TWINS flirting!  Denny is sending Sandi messages and gifts.  I had a picture of him giving her flowers and I can't seem to find it but it happened more than once.  

Chapter 30-Every Breath You Take

This chapter was originally posted on 5/21/09

There were not many freshmen who can say they went to the Prom but Sandi would be able to.  Her last name is Landgraab so she was able to spare no expense purchasing a formal dress.  She shopped for days until she found the one she absolutely loved.

Early that morning she went to the salon and had her hair and nails done and even hired a makeup artist to give her the just the right look.  She was dressed perfectly and was ready for the perfect first date.

All of Sandi's excitement for the prom was quickly diminished when Brandon arrived to pick her up.  It really was not the fact that he had not taken the time to dress for the occasion although that did bother her a bit, but more the fact that she sensed something strange about him.  He had conversations with himself most of the night and when he was actually talking with her, he talked about THEIR future together.  She was only 14 and was not thinking about her future with anyone especially Brandon.  By the time the night was over all of Sandi's careful preparations were for not as her inner beast released itself.  It wasn't a full moon and she was not angry, it was more for protection than anything else.

As any worried father, Wolfie walked the floors and waited for his daughter to return home, but he knew immediately something was wrong.

Wolfie:  Hey Kiddo, why the long face and why did the wolf come out?  You're supposed to be happy right now, do you want to talk about it?

Sandi: Oh Daddy it was awful.  The Prom looked like it was fun for the others but not for me. It was Brandon.

Wolfie:  He didn't hurt you because if he did, so help me I'll ..........

Sandi: No Daddy nothing like that. He has my life already planned out for me, he was talking marriage and was choosing names for our children and grandchildren.  I told him I was too young to think about marriage but he just kept it up all night and  wouldn't stop.  The way he talked really scared me.  I don't think I ever want to see him again.

Wolfie:  You don't have to see him again or think about marriage.  You have your whole life ahead of you and no one but you should decide it.  Promise me if he or anyone else ever hurts you in any way, you will tell me or your mother.

Sandi: I promise.

Wolfie: One day a boy will come along and you will know he is the right one.  I promise you that boy won't scare you like this one did.  He might scare me, but he won't scare you.  Now why don't you give your Dad a big hug and get some sleep Kiddo.

Sandi:  Dad, I'm too big to be your Kiddo.

Wolfie: I don't care how big you get, you will always be my Kiddo.

On the school bus, Sandi noticed that now Brandon decided to wear a tux, after the Prom was over.  He asked her to sit next to him and she decided to do so only to tell him that she did not want to see him again. 

Sandi: Now you dressed up?

Brandon: How about going to the movies tonight babe?

Sandi: Brandon, I'm sorry I'm going to be busy tonight.

Brandon: Too busy for your boyfriend.

Sandi: You are not my boyfriend.

Brandon: Oh yeah right we are going to be married so I'm your fiancé.

Sandi:  NO we are NOT getting married!  I think its best we just be friends.

Brandon: Oh you don't mean that.  Of course we are getting married after you graduate.

Sandi: Yes that is exactly what I mean, we are not getting married.  We are not doing anything together.  

Brandon: You don't have to play hard to get with me, I know you love me babe.

Sandi: I don't love you, I don't want anything to do with you.  My second thought we shouldn't even be friends and it’s not me, IT'S YOU!

Sandi had no idea that her problems were just beginning.  Brandon followed her off the school bus and everywhere she went.

While she skated,

Played games,

Practiced Soccer,

And she couldn't even get herself a snow cone without him following her.  She knew he was following her and she thought it best to ignore him.  She hoped he would eventually get bored with this and move on however that was not the case.  No matter what she did he was watching her.

The Witches Counsel meeting at the Red Velvet Lounge:

Rose was getting up in age and was looking for a witch to help her run the witches counsel and eventually take over her duties when she could no longer do so.  A vote was held and Rose could not think of a witch more qualified for the position than Eleanor Wasimton.

Rose: I'm very pleased with the results of the election, I have confidence that you will do an excellent job keeping these witches and warlocks in line.

Eleanor:  My father is military and he taught me everything I know.  They will all be walking a fine line with me in charge.

Rose: Our first order of business is to register two warlocks in town that just became teenagers.

Rose: The first one is my son Ronny, I already have that set in motion but he should talk with you also.

Rose: The second is Dylan McIntyre, a young man who relocated here from Riverview.  His adopted mother brought him and her other son here because they would fit in better with the supernaturals.

Eleanor: Why not talk to both brothers at the same time?

Rose: The two are brothers by adoption and only Dylan is a warlock, the other boy is a vampire which is out of our jurisdiction.

Rose and Eleanor go to talk to the boys when Eleanor is approached by an elder Jareth Alto.

Jareth: Hey there baby, I'm a doctor so why don't we go to play gynecologist! 

Eleanor: If this is your approach, I'd rather see your departure. 

Rose: Oh Jareth you never learn, do you?

Eleanor: Who is this idiot?

Rose: Just some Lunar Lakes trash that followed me to Moonlight Falls.

Jareth: Hiya Rose.  You must be jealous, you know you still have a chance for some of this.  

Rose: hasn’t this gotten old for you yet? I know this is got old for me a long time ago.

Rose takes out her magic wand and starts her incantation

Rose: No is a word not understood

A lesson should do him some good

Add some heat to the game plan

Set a fire on this moronic man

Jareth: That is it Rose, you finally blew your last chance for some woohoo with the love doctor. 

Rose: Oh poor me, whatever will I do now?

Jareth: Yes you blew it big time babe, there is younger talent in town.  Come here my steaming cup of hot chocolate, let the love doctor give you a physical.

Eleanor: Is he for real?

Jareth: Oh I'm for real babe, let me give you a little preview to the main attraction.

Eleanor: What the.......  Oh No you do not touch me and get away with it.

Eleanor takes out her wand and takes her turn at Jareth.

Eleanor: Waving and Twirling my magic wand

I call to the spirits from way beyond

Assist me with my handy work

And toadify this ugly jerk!

Eleanor: Come on Rose let’s get back to business.

Rose: Nice work!  I knew you were perfect for this job.

That same night at the bowling alley:

Wolfie always told Sandi when she went out with a group of friends to stay in the group but tonight she decided to go home later than the rest.  She had not seen Brandon and she assumed he moved on. She was wrong and he was beginning to annoy her.

Sandi: Brandon, I want you to stop following me.  I don't want to be your girlfriend and I never will.  Go find someone who does.

Brandon: but you do want to be my girlfriend, you just don't know it yet.  I want to be around when you do.

Sandi:  that is never going to happen Brandon.  LEAVE ME ALONE!

Brandon: Calm down babe!  Everything is going to be ok, I already went to see a travel agent for our honeymoon.  Monte Vista for a full week and a big bed in our hotel room for plenty of woohoo.

Sandi:  Woohoo with you?  I think I'm going to be sick.

Brandon: Yes that is a side effect of being pregnant, which will happen often I want at least 10 kids with you.  We are going to have a big family.

Sandi:  IF YOU REALLY THINK THAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, YOU ARE CRAZY!

Brandon:  I'm Crazy for you Babe.  Come give me some sugar.

Sandi: NO BRANDON STOP! I SAID NO BRANDON!

The next thing to two hear is the voice of Dylan McIntyre

Dylan: I believe the lady said NO!

Spirits assist me with a request

Help save an angel in distress

Wrong vs. right, right vs. Wrong

Feel the heat than run along.

Dylan: This is the only hot time you are having tonight!

Brandon: What are you doing?  I was just trying to kiss my girl.  Why don't you go and mind your own business.

Dylan: I was downstairs and I heard everything.  She said NO and you should have listened.

Brandon: She didn't mean it, she wanted me to kiss her.

Dylan: I heard as clear as a bell, she said NO!  I guess you need another lesson.

Dylan: Not enough you want more

I know how to settle a score

Long and winding is the road

You shall walk as a toad

Dylan: Now leave before I really get mad.

Brandon ran out after that last spell but he was not giving up on Sandi.  She was his as far as he was concerned and no warlock was going to change that.

Dylan: Are you ok Miss?

Sandi: I'm perfectly fine now that you're here.

Dylan: If it’s alright with you, can I walk you home.

Sandi: I would like that very much.

The Alto House:

Jareth: Looks like you had a bad night too son.  We have to stay away from those witches.  They just don't understand our sex appeal.

Brandon: No Dad I'm in love with a werewolf named Sandi

Jareth: Sandi?  Landgraab?  Son stay away from that family, they will only cause you trouble.

Brandon: No can do Dad!  That she wolf is a fox.

To be continued

I would like to thank LittleMinxUndr for the loan of Eleanor Wasimton.  If you have not read her story, please go and check it out, you will love it!