Chapter Two

Lost to Us

"I'm assuming no one's told her yet, am I correct?" Vivian's voice never betrayed the feelings stirring inside nor the thoughts and memories that continued to haunt her. Watching a family, across the street at the small park, that played together and looked so happy; only made her feel this strange emptiness and longing that she had been cursed with since arriving in Neverglade.

"No ma'm, she still thinks her husband is in Bridgeport."

"Hm, isn't that just tragic. Where's Marcus?" Looking up at her protege, she caught a glimpse of surprise in the young man's face as the topic of conversation had been changed, although it wasn't much of one anyways when you're talking to this statue. 

"He's at Fisherman Shore, the beach across town. Shall I get him for you miss?" Hmph! Am I truly that predictable? Vivian thought as she took a sip of her chocolate frappuccino. 

"Call Erin, I want her at Lucan's house in 10 ten minutes. Once you're done with that, inform my father that I'll be returning with a surprise for him." Vivian was done with this quiet town, she had a funeral to arrange and her party to attend. After his orders were given to him, Damian bowed his head and made sure Vivian got into her car safely. If only she knew the feelings that she brought him. If only. He thought. "Never."He whispered. 

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Across Town - Fisherman's Shore

Flashbacks of what happened that night plagued his mind, shutting himself off would be the only option, his cure. The sound of blaring rock music disrupted the once peaceful atmosphere he had at this vacant beach. No one dared to turn up their music to that deafening extent, except his baby sister. He hated that brat to a tee but she was the new "big guy" after he relinquished his title of heir to that monster. Never had Marcus thought that Lucan would just disappear like that. 

No one had a clue what happened to him, Marcus and some of the other men went looking for him after he was late for the Council meeting and no had heard a word from him. Instead they found his car still running outside of Bridgeport and blood splattered on the inside of the drivers' side along with a bloody trail outside of the car as well. Almost as if, Lucan or whoever it was in his car, was dragged from it. As much as he wanted to disappear as well, he had to find out what happened to his brother for the sake of his conscience and because Eliana deserved to know if her husband was dead or alive. 

"Wake the fuck up, I got a job for you." Turning his head towards his sister, Marcus recognized Vivian's car as the same one his father frequently used in Bridgeport. "Where's your lapdog? Can't he do it?" Marcus was close to grinning as he mentioned Damien and saw his sister roll her eyes.  

"Unfortunately, he's in Bridgeport talking to Daddy for me. I want you to check on Eliana and Helen, poor girl doesn't even know her own husband is dead, help them pack. I already know you'll do this for me even if you think you're not doing it for me. " The tables had turned on him and she was right, there was no way he wouldn't go to check on Eliana and Helen just to defy his sister. They needed him.

Finally sitting up Marcus agreed to do the job, "Fine, I'll check on them. I'm guessing you want me to be the barrier of bad news?" There was no doubt in his mind his sister loved chaos and as she nodded her head yes, it only confirmed that notion. As she turned to leave, Vivian, always one to have the last laugh, looked back at her older brother and smiled sweetly at him, "It might just be possible, Helen never lost a father at all...did she? 

Chapter One

No Promises

"So you mean to tell me, Alexander is dead?" Lucan's cold, unwavering eyes searched his sister's for an answer as the room became deathly silent until Vivian answered. "Yes, as dead as dead gets. Got him right through the head, clean shot too." Her blue eyes were as cold as her brothers', it was like a staring match between the two.

Sighing and looking away, "I know how much that old man meant to you but there's not much we can do now except replace him and do what Daddy always did, get revenge." This time, Vivian didn't hesitate to look right at her brother. Not even the sound of the front door shutting broke their match.

"Babe, we're back." Eliana sang as she walked down the foyer into the living room holding Helen. Stopping in her tracks she looked from Lucan to Vivian to Marcus. "Oh, I didn't know you two were stopping by, I was just at the park with Helen." After switching the toddler to her other arm, she walked over to the kitchen and hummed what seemed like a Disney song, probably from one of Helen's favorite movies.

Getting up from the loveseat, Vivian glanced at Eliana and back at Lucan "The Council wants you there at eleven. Oh and remember dear brother, not all thorns can protect its' precious rose." Smirking, she left with their other brother, Marcus, but not before whispering him a warning as it was clear to everyone in the room, but Eliana, of what it was that held his attention.

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"Goodnight, sweetheart." Eliana tucked Helen in for bed and kissed her on her head after reading Little Red Riding Hood with her. She soon went in search of Lucan; who was somewhere around the house. It was their last night together before he went off to meet with the Council in Bridgeport, which usually lasted for weeks due to them never being able to agree on anything.

As they cuddled on the fur carpet after their passionate love making, Eliana couldn't help but wonder, what if they snuck away; got away from all this crime and the thought of having her heart and soul taken from her before he even gets a chance to see Helen grow up or maybe even have another child with her. "Fat chance." She absently thought aloud.

Eliana looked up into the most beautiful blue eyes she had ever seen as they twinkled while Lucan gazed lovingly at her, "Hm? Fat chance of what, love?". Mentally kicking herself for saying her thoughts aloud, she answered him anyways. "Nothing, just thinking about what it would be like if we ran away. Just, you know, disappeared and we can start all over. But you have a obligation here, I can't take you away from something you love."

Sitting himself up while holding Eliana in his arms still, Lucan looked into her bright, hazel eyes. "One day, things will be different for us. Hang in there for me, okay Ellie?" Nodding her head, Lucan kissed her once again; heating things up immensely. However, time was almost up as it was nearing ten. The hour long drive called for every minute, especially since the Council were a hard bunch who were quick to judge their young leader.  

After getting dressed, Lucan left Eliana who was half-asleep, covered in a blanket on the floor.As soon as he got to the porch, he heard his name being called out. Ellie. Turning around just as she ran towards him. He caught her in his arms, he didn't want to leave her again, but he had a job. If only. "I can't make you any promises but I want you to know that whatever happens, I will always love you. You and Helen are my everything and I'd do anything to keep you two safe." He didn't expect her to speak as she held onto him tighter, it was a moment he wished that could last longer. "I love you" was the only thing Eliana said as she let him go; watching him as he walked to his car and drive off.


So, this is my first sims story I have ever written and I intend to continue writing more for this series (and improving) along the way but I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my story, Rise. Have a great day^_^

- Sara