Last round, only child Viola was adjusting to high school life while developing a writing career for herself. Of course, her main source of inspiration remained Vlad, but she found herself disturbed when she finally found out exactly what a vampire was. Her horror-movie obsessed boyfriend, Shark, didn't do anything to calm her down. Eventually, Vlad assured her that he never intentionally harmed other Sims. Meanwhile, her parents Brock and Isla remained pretty much clueless about their daughters' whereabouts.
Morning, guys.
Viola: Hey, mysterious voice.
Brock: Oh, hey, you should ask the mysterious voice if she wants to come on the field trip too!
Field trip?
Viola: Yeah...the high school is putting together this trip for the graduating class. We're going to the jungle.
The jungle? Is that really the best place for a field trip?
Brock: That's what I said...
Isla: I think it will be fun...
Wait, you guys are going too?
Brock: Someone signed us up as chaperones.
Lorelei: Why do we have to leave so early?
Wait...Lorelei isn't graduating this round.
Lorelei: Yeah, but Erica did. And when my mom found out the school was letting her go and not me she kind of flipped out. So now I'm kind of stuck.
Viola: Come on...it will be fun.
Lorelei: Well, could you at least try and talk your mom out of the matching shirts?
Viola: Sorry...I already tried. She said something about them making it easier to keep track of us.
So I guess this means we're leaving Vlad behind?
Viola: Yeah. I asked if he wanted to try and be a chaperone too, but a vampire in the jungle...
Yeah, that wouldn't end well.
Ok, I'll admit, the shirts are kind of cool.
Viola: Don't encourage her.
But this doesn't look like the whole class.
Viola: Well, Hosnian and Emerald have a baby already. It's not like they can just up and leave.
True.
Brock: All right, well, we made it here in one piece. That's something....now, let's figure out the room situation.
Viola: Ok...there's one giant bedroom upstairs with 8 beds. There. It's all figured out.
Brock: What?
Sorry the middle of the jungle didn't offer better accommodations for you.
Looks like you're all on your own for meals, too.
Corellia: Yeah, this isn't so much a celebration of graduating as it is a "welcome to adulthood" trip.
Speaking of...where's Austen?
Corellia: Oh, he volunteered to stay home with Falcon.
Volunteered...right....
Corellia: All right, everyone. Dinner is served!
So...what exactly is on the agenda besides showing off your cooking skills?
Erica: Well, tomorrow we go off to see if we can find the lost Omiscan temple.
Viola: There are tons of stories and legends about it, but it's supposed to be super hard to find.
So, a bunch of recent high school graduates...and Lorelei...
Lorelei: Hey!
...are going out into the jungle unsupervised to look for a hidden temple. Yeah, no way this could end badly.
Thistle: All right, everybody. We've got half an hour to shop for our supplies and then it's right to the jungle gate.
The jungle gate?
I see. How nice of them to clearly mark the edge of civilization.
Shark: How are we supposed to get through? It's all covered in vines.
Viola: Don't worry, I got this...
Is that a machete?
Viola: Yeah...they were selling them in the marketplace.
Lorelei: Oh...that's what you meant by supplies.
Shark: What did you buy?
Lorelei: Um...some bottled water...and a genuine replica of an ancient Omiscan bowl.
Erica: (sigh) Well, great. If we run across any thirsty animals we'll be all set.
Oh, for the love of...
Viola: What? It's abandoned! What could happen?
Getting chased by a jungle person could happen...
Viola: Relax, would you? Look, we all made it through just fine...
Viola: Hey, guys! Look! I think there's something buried over here!
Erica: Maybe we shouldn't mess with it...what if this is like a burial ground or something?
Shark: Out here in the open like this?
Erica: Hey, you never know...
Viola: Another one?
Better get hacking, Viola...
Viola: You know, one of you guys could help me...
Thistle: Yeah, but...you know. It's your machete after all. I wouldn't want to break it or anything. We'll just wait over here...
Viola: Gee, thanks...
Erica: Ahh! Bats!
See, that's what you get for not...
Shark: Bees!
...Helping. Viola, how's that gate coming along?
Viola: Almost there...
Thistle: Hey, I wonder if this temple is haunted...
Lorelei: Haunted?
Thistle: Yeah. You know, those old places are always guarded by like...ghosts and stuff.
Great, I'll make sure to bring along my extra pendent of life...
Shark: Huh?
Viola: Ok, guys. All clear!
Never mind...
Viola, what did I tell you about disturbing nature?
Viola: Um...nothing, actually.
Well, I'm telling you something now...
Not that you're listening...
Viola: Whoa! Check out the view!
Corellia: Maybe we shouldn't go so far out...
Viola: Hey! Get away from me...let's get out of here, guys!
You know, I think I might have preferred the bees...
Viola: But look! We got a fish!
Great, now you get to carry a stinky fish through the humid jungle.
Really?
Erica: What?
You brought your violin to the jungle?
Erica: Well someone has to entertain us. Clearing these gates is taking forever.
It might go faster it you...you know...helped?
Yes, please....
Do I want to know?
Viola: I'm sure it's nothing...
Lorelei: Yeah. I feel fine. Honest!
Uh-huh...let's hope these ancient baths can wash that off.
(sigh) Viola...
Viola: It's a sloth! How can I not help the sloth?
Viola: See? He gave me crystals. He's my friend.
Strange definition of friend...
And now it's dark! Great...how you doing, Lorelei?
Lorelei: Ok...a little hungry, though.
Viola: But look! We made it! There's the temple over there!
Somehow I don't think the machete will help with that.
Thistle: How do we get past that?
Shark: Look...over that way!
Viola: One of these things must turn off the gate...
All right, I guess we can start with Olmec here...
Viola: Who?
Never mind...
Viola: Well, he didn't do anything anyway.
He never did, from what I remember.
Viola: Huh...what if I just pull on this one...
I swear, if a temple guard jumps out of that thing and grabs one of you...
Corellia: Hey! Look! The mist is gone! It worked!
Viola: And that means that this one must...
Viola: Oops...
What just happened?
Viola: I'm not really sure...I guess that wasn't the right lever.
Well, I was going to comment on how Erica's now in her swimsuit but it looks like we've got bigger problems.
Viola: Did that skeleton just walk past me?
Yup! So I'd suggest we...
Corellia: Viola! Come here! We found it!
Found what?
Corellia: The temple treasure!
Erica: What do you think is inside?
Tickets to Space Camp? How should I know. Open the stupid thing so we can get out of here.
Adventure gear. Great.
Yes, please. Let's get back to the...whatever it is you guys are staying in. I'm sure your parents are worried sick about you...
You're taking that with you?
Viola: Why not?
Because it's a priceless ancient relic, that's why not!
Ilsa: Hey, honey! How was the hike?
Hike? You call that a hike?
Viola: Don't listen to her, Mom. It was fine. We found so much cool stuff.
Isla: Well, your father's got a campfire all ready to go out back...
Aww, ok, this is kind of nice...
Until Lorelei catches on fire, that is...this might be a good time to use that bottled water you got.
Erica: Don't worry, I'm on it!
You're having your birthday out here?
Viola: Sure. How many people get to have their birthday in the jungle?
With any luck, only you.
Happy birthday, dear Viola...
Ok, no surprises with the bookworm trait.
And I see we're picking this up right where you left off.
Viola: Think we can sneak away for a bit?
Sneak where? You're going back into the jungle?
Shark: I'm actually having a really nice time.
Viola: Me too.
Viola: These waterfalls are so romantic
I'll admit, they're very nice, but...
Viola: I can't think of a more beautiful spot to ask you...
Viola: Shark, will you marry me?
Shark: Yes! Of course!
All right, congratulations. Now, can we please...
Viola: Wait...what was that?
Lightning bugs...something tells me that's not just a name.
Shark: Wait, then what are these things?
Viola: I think they're called fire flies...OW!
And there are the lightning bugs.
Great...Viola, if you don't mind...
Viola: Hold still!
Shark: Hold still? I'm on fire!
Thistle: What happened to you two?
Viola: Um...
Shark: Just the campfire again. You know...
Aww, how sweet. Let's hope you make it home to thank him.
So, I think I speak for everyone when I say I think we've had just about enough jungle for awhile.
Erica: Yeah, let's get out of here before anything else attacks us.
Brock: Well, I think this trip went pretty well...
Pretty well? Let's recap this trip, shall we? Your daughter hacked her way through the jungle with a machete, stole an ancient artifact from a temple, and got shocked by lightning bugs. Two of her friends caught on fire, and one almost got poisoned. You two are the worse chaperones in history.
Alright, everyone. Let's head home...
So, looks like we've got a wedding to plan now.
Viola: I don't want anything too...fancy.
Isla: Oh, come on, honey. You only get married once. Plus, I heard there's a new venue in town...it's a bit smaller but I think the hall would be able to hold all of us.
Viola: Hall? So, it's like...all inside?
Isla: Yeah...should we give them a try?
Viola: Yeah, but...I think I might want to go over the guest list one more time.
Looks like a nice place...oh, hey there Tetra.
Tetra: So I heard you guys had quite the time on the trip.
Viola: Yeah...the jungle sure was something.
Hey, look who made it!
Viola: Vlad! You came!
Vlad: Of course, child. I was pleased to hear you've finally chosen a mate.
I hate to interrupt the reunion, but I think it's time to get the ceremony started?
Vlad: Of course. I shall seat myself.
Viola: Check it out...we actually found it!
Vlad: Ahh, the Omiscans. Such a curious people...
Viola: You knew them?
Vlad: Well, I knew of them. I could only visit their villages at night, of course. Which reminds me, I must thank you for choosing to have your ceremony indoors.
It's making for some more variety in the family photos, too.
Brock: So...you still taking those walks at night?
Vlad: On occasion.
Brock: ...
Vlad: ...
Shark: Sorry, my mom wanted like, a million pictures.
Viola: That's ok.
Shark: So, who invited that weird guy in the top hat?
Viola: Oh, that's just Vlad. I invited him. We've known each other for...awhile now.
Shark: What's his deal, anyway? He's so pale he looks like a vampire.
Viola: Well...
You know, as much fun as I think this conversation would be, it looks like its' just about time for me to be moving along.
And it's time for you guys to do some moving of your own. See you guys in round 18!
A Message from the Mysterious Voice: So, Jungle Adventure is...interesting. The new world is beautiful, but man is it dangerous! The gang lucked out on so many occasions. (Not to mention the campfire which always seems to light someone on fire too.) I made the groups' shirts; I think they came out pretty well. (I have kid versions in my game too, but I don't think I'll be taking any kids into the jungle after this.) If I had been able to bring more than 8 Sims I totally would have had two in each color. And yeah, I had to build a whole new wedding venue to let Vlad attend the wedding without burning.
