madden 1.1

hello everyone, and welcome back to the madden legacy! or, thank you for continuing on, since i'm posting both chapters as a sort of 'welcome' for you guys. either way, let's get on with it!

as per her lifetime wish, bela decided the first place she'd attempt a level three visa at is china. it's the usual first trip, so why not?

i will say however that the quests and adventures are not my favorite here. regardless, bela plucked one of the papers tacked to the board and shoved it in her skirt pocket.

however, before she could meet up with the poster, she had to gather the basic necessities. however, it was empty for a good few sim hours.

bela: um, hello? does anyone actually work here?

bela: so you want me to just find this relic?

local: yes, please. it means very much to my family.

bela: i don't see how you lost it, but this sounds easy enough.

bela: are you guys my assistants, or something? jeez. just go home. i've got this handled, 'k?

bela: thank god i practiced...

the suite wasn't really to her taste- too much wicker, and the sheets were thin and uncomfortable, but it would make-do.

ah yes, the dragon cave. what could the local expect her to find that an actual local couldn't have found? bela wasn't sure, but it was time to find out.

bela: hm... nothing so far...

she couldn't help herself- every time she focused to try and get the vision, she thought of vanila and emilio at home.

it couldn't hurt to call and check up on them before going on.

safe to say they chatted for awhile.

whilst doing that annoying ass assassin red bug quest, bela spent a lot of time at the academy, sharpening her athletic and martial arts skills.

and finally, after a nice, early dinner at the market, it was time to go home.

when she returned home, emilio was waiting for her on the porch.

emilio: welcome home!

bela: thanks! how was vanila, was she good?

emilio: vanila was perfect, bels. how was your trip? did you have fun?

bela: absolutely- it was so gorgeous, even if i spent most of it underground, ha.

emilio: underground? you gotta tell me about that.

bela: i -- yeah, of course. lots of tombs and stuff, i saw a lot of beautiful scenery.

it was at this point that emilio autonomously FLIRTED with her! they'd kept it pretty friendly up until now, just calling and chatting.

but when bela went in for a little more than a friendly hug, emilio coiled back.

turns out, he actually had a girlfriend, cherrie, the twin sister of paden in the last chapter.

bela: a girlfriend? why didn't you tell me?

emilio: i... don't know. for some reason, i really didn't want you to know.

vanila: he better not hurt my mommy.

bela: did you ever stop to think about why? we've got obvious chemistry. i don't like anyone, but i do like you.

emilio: not even paden?

bela: what? paden and i are just friends. barely that, even.

bela: listen, let's not have this discussion on my porch. why don't you come in for dinner? it's the least i could do to thank you for watching vanila. we can talk after.

and so he did, even going as far as to play the guitar for bela whilst she cooked for him.

bela: i'm not the best cook, but i did try. my mom and dad were better, though. if i'd thought about it, i would've gotten a recipe book from them before i moved.

emilio: please, this is the best macaroni and cheese i've ever had in my entire life.

bela: even vanila likes you.

emilio: i like vanila too.

bela: well... do you like me?

emilio: you know i can't answer that-

bela: it's just a simple 'yes' or 'no' question, emilio.

emilio: it's not that easy.

bela: sure it is. and if you really liked your girlfriend, you wouldn't be here still.

emilio: fine... i do like you, bela. a lot. i've liked you since the first time we met.

bela: i thought i hurt your feelings then?

emilio: maybe a little bit, but i like your feistiness. you're a brat, sure, but i like you.

bela: break up with your girlfriend, emilio.

emilio: she's gonna be pissed at you.

bela: i don't care.

he couldn't stop smiling after their first kiss lmfao

emilio: can we do that one more time?

bela: i don't mind if we take it slow. i just want it to be official so no one else can have you. will you please be my boyfriend, emilio?

emilio: nothing would make me happier, bela.

after that, emilio tucked bela in, and serenaded her to sleep.

emilio is a pretty lucky bastard to wake up to this sight...

emilio: what are you doing?

bela: writing a love letter to cherrie.

emilio: my ex? why?

bela: to be mean.

i mean... he knew what he was getting into.

and then she seemed to throw a hissy fit because cherrie was brought up.

THERE'S NO NEED TO BOO HIM, BELA.

regardless of her sass, bela invited him to spend the night again.

despite staying over for a few nights, nothing happened! they were very respectful. eventually, though, it was time for bela to leave on another trip- this time, leaving vanila with her boyfriend, and not just the hot guy next door.

back to china.

obviously i won't spend too much time on her adventures, i do like to get some pretty photos, especially in such nice settings... ea i will hand it to you, you did fantastic with world adventures. it's got to be one of my favorite expansion packs.

while she awaited the stupid bugs to show up, having only gotten two before, she waited at the lotus camp, when this guy showed up?? okay??? occupado, man.

AND THEN HE JUST BECAME A ZOMBIE. OKAY.

this old lady kicked bela's ass.

ever since i bought her a sleeping bag since it takes way less room than a tent, she prefers to use it, even when beds are literally available. or maybe she really hates the suite at base camp.

meditating in the morning at the scholar's garden... this looks so genuinely tranquil.

even the tombs are gorgeous, i couldn't stop myself from getting a few good pics.

it was around this time that bela finally got her visa level to three in china, but she was deep underground, so there wasn't much to enjoy about it.

speaking of which, i missed the moment, but here's the altar of pangoro's axe! bela claimed it, so now, it's bela's axe. time to smash all the boulders in her way!

i love her... i love the scenery...

she came above ground to show the axe to the old lady who previously whooped her ass, but for some fucking reason everyone decided to visit the dragon cave. no wonder it needs restoring.

to really cement her level three visa, i decided she should have a fun vacation house for the future generations & explorers! unfortunately, i didn't get to finish it at all due to running out of funds. time to put vanila back to work!

as soon as she got back, i built this cute little area outside for her to practice her martial arts.

bela, however, had a lot of other things on her mind- such as her first official date with emilio.

he must've been as excited as she was for her to give such a happy reaction.

bela: it was amazing! i even found this huge axe! but honestly, i missed you so much.

emilio: really?

bela: of course... those sights don't even compare. maybe someday we can start traveling together... but until then, we came to the beach! let's play!

and then they got into a real cute splash fight :')

emilio: i wish i could stay longer, but i have to get to work.

bela: aww...

bela: have you considered quitting? it's not your real passion. you could always play instruments for tips in the park.

emilio: i don't know... i'd have to think about that. selling gems and relics doesn't really work for everyone, bels.

bela: it's just a thought to chew on.

that night, bela was invited to a party, but it must've been a bust- because she was the only one who showed up.

WHERE IS EVERYONE, MATTEO?

safe to say bela left pretty quickly.

and then, bela wished for a tattoo- so i built a new salon that would fit in better with the aesthetic of isla paradiso.

bela tried to be a walk-in, but turns out, the tattoo artist wasn't in yet, and wouldn't be until the next day. so she went ahead and set up an appointment for tomorrow.

and that's where it ends! next time we'll see what tattoo bela gets >:3c thank you for reading these beginning chapters, and i hope you find them entertaining enough to keep up with us!