Salline couldn't wait to continue the challenge and eagerly started aging up the kids. The first ones she aged were the triplets. All 3 seemed to take after their father and inherited some bit of his vampirecy. Aleesha seemed to get the least of it though, and Salline hoped that her eyes might get their natural glow later on.
The twins were next. It was hard to believe they were twins! Charmain seemed to take after Salline a bit more, and Danielle took after her father. Except Charmain got her father's hair color, and Danielle got Salline's. Both girls got their father's eye color however.
Zander was last. He was a handsome young adult, and Salline was sad to see him go, but children must leave for more to come.
Salline found some time to tend her dying garden, since everything was in order. Everyone was fed, clean, and content. But she found herself wondering about the past.
That is why later she found herself at the cemetery, visiting Luna's grave. "Luna, you are missed," she mumbled. "Umm. Miss?" someone called. Salline jumped. She didn't think anyone else was around. "Yes?" she said, turning. Her mouth dropped. It was a ghost! "Are you the one we hear about? The one whose goal is 100 babies?" "Y-Yes." "Might you accept me as a challenge father?" he asked. Salline smiled. "Of course."
*
After Tragic Clown (the ghost) had left, and they heard the lullaby, Salline woke up and was greeted by a few messes in the kitchen. Someone had apparently tried to cook while she was sleeping, and didn't clean up their mess. She sighed and started working.
The house was a mess! A couple hours without Salline and this is what you get. So Salline cleaned the toilet after the dishes and counter.
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By the time she'd finished, Salline was going to check on the kids and perhaps teach them some skills when she noticed Charmain had them all diaper changed and fed. She held Lateesha in her arms and was humming a song. "Wow," Salline said. "you should do this more often." She laughed. "Sure thing, Mom." Charmain smiled. Downstairs, Salline found Danielle holding Aleesha. What's going on? It was kind of odd seeing them holding her children and being so kind, but at least they were helping. They'll make good mothers one day.
So they taught the vampire triplets how to walk! They also taught them to talk. Having the girls around to help was so efficient!
Salline had to clean the dirty horse highchair. It was annoying that Aleesha had thrown her dinner all over it, but Salline knew she couldn't be mad at her for long. She was just a toddler, anyways.
Salline made Autumn Salad for dinner that night. It was another one of those "silent" dinners. The only thing said was Danielle wished to get into a fight with someone and win. Salline enjoyed the silence though, she didn't want Alex to know of her pregnancy until they baby was born, so he could be in for a shocker.
The girls took a break from helping Salline to have fun in the sprinklers.
Meanwhile, Salline put the triplets to bed. They were exhausted, and Salline wasn't too far off. Plus she was feeling a little nauseous as a pre-pregnancy symptom. She went to bed early.
Of course that didn't go well. She woke up shortly after that. Though that only means the 'deal' was a successful one. Right? She weakly made it back in her room. She couldn't help but feel that there might be something off about this pregnancy. Something weird. She would schedule an appointment tomorrow with her doctor to be sure.
The girls woke up early and had cereal before heading off to their first day of high school. Nobody else was up yet, not even the toddlers.
Of course, with the girls gone, Salline was left to care for the triplets on her own. It wasn't too chaotic though, considering she'd been doing it for a while before Luna left. She didn't mind being on her own much.
Salline was about to feed Lateesha when she felt a kick, confirming her pregnancy. She smiled, and eagerly fed the triplets. She remembered the odd feeling she had last night, and called her doctor.
"Yes. May I talk to the doctor please?" Salline asked. They put her on hold. Finally he answered. "Yes?" "Dr. Landgraab, would you meet me someplace, that way you can check out my pregnancy? I think something is wrong. ." "I'm at home." Salline hung up.
Salline made sure the girls were content before she left. Alex was there, so she didn't worry about hiring a baby sitter.
He met her at the door and did a small inspection of her stomach. "How odd, I don't feel a heart beat. Salline, I'm afraid you've had a miscarriage." Her eyes widened. "Are you sure?" He hugged her sympathetically. "I'm sorry." "O-okay," she stuttered before leaving.
Danielle and Charmain were doing their homework as Salline walked in. "What's wrong, Mom?" Charmain asked, noticing her silence. Salline didn't answer. She felt sick. Her first miscarriage. . Challenge moms don't have miscarriages. Why did she have one?
Despite her feelings, Salline still made dinner for everyone. She was family-based, and she felt it was her job to keep everyone happy and healthy, even if it hurt her. She ate and abruptly went to her room.
She turned up the music really loud, so nobody would hear her tears. She couldn't believe it. She'd lost a baby. She wrapped her arms around her legs, and hung her head low. Why me?
Soon after she heard the door creak open, and her daughters scurried in. "Mom?" Danielle called. They walked in anyways and sat on the bed. "Mom, what's wrong?" Charmain asked. Salline sniffed and looked them both in the eyes. "Doc says I've lost the baby." Charmain wrapped her arms around her mother. "Mom, you're a great mom. Just because you lost one baby doesn't change that. You did nothing wrong."
"I love you girls," Salline said, smiling. "Now get to bed, it's late." "Kay, Mom," Danielle said, leaving.
Salline kissed her daughter on her forehead. "Goodnight, Mom. I love you." "I love you too." Salline hugged her before going to bed.
When she woke up, she noticed the twins were already gone to school, and that she had woke up late. She found a note from Alex stating that he was at work at the military building. Since when did he get a job?
Then of course she did a quick load of laundry, and washed the dirty, uneaten bowl of cereal that Alex had left lying around.
And then took care of the triplets. Aleesha started talking about doctors when she was playing with her siblings, maybe she would be a doctor when she grew up. Growing up, Salline thought. It was time yet again for a round of birthdays.
They were all gorgeous, though Aleesha still hadn't gained her true vampiress eyes. Salline began to wonder if she ever would. Thankfully Lateesha and Patreesha didn't tease her about it.
Charmain and Danielle were both stunning young adults! Danielle moved out quickly. Charmain hung back a few minutes before she left.
Everyone went to sleep soon after all the birthdays were over, and their bellies were full. They were exhausted, and the girls had their first day of school in the morning.
Salline woke up early, and sat up as she heard footfalls near her. "Salline, why are you-" "Because I feel like it, Kay?" Alex blinked. "Well somebody's grouchy." Salline sighed. "Sorry," she said as she stood. A car horn sounded outside, and Alex turned. "Gotta go to work."
Salline was about to make the triplets some breakfast for school as she felt a sharp pain. I'm dying; this can't be happening!
The girls were freaking out. Their screams combined with her own didn't help the situation much. Nobody knew what to do! They were helpless. Where's Alex when you need him? Of course, work.
13. Bryce Trish (by Charmain Collins)
14. Riley Trish (by Victoria Booth)
15. Luke Trish (by Charmain)
Salline couldn't even begin to show how surprised she was! She didn't have a miscarriage, she only had ghostly babies! Salline held them all tight. She loved them already.
(Luke)
(Riley)
(Bryce)
Salline also heard from a long-lost grandmother of the triplets that sent them each a 'special' friend. Well, here we go again.
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