50 Foals Challenge - Mystique Family
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my thread :smiley: (I have now completed this challenge - dated 19th November 2017) I won't post a long introduction but give you a brief run down, ...
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Poppy was gifted a 2 day holiday for seniors and he entrusted his granddaughter to run the farm until he would return. Maxx was over joyed that she would have the chance to prove that she was loyal and could run, care and keep the place in tact while Poppy was away.
Maxx worked out hard she was determined to max her fitness level and prove she was worthy to not only ride care and feed horses but be a horsewoman – she wanted to walk in her poppy’s shoes and live the life with horses. So she did, she spent all her spare time running the treadmill. She ran so much she exhausted herself. Non the less she never skipped a day from school.
Maxx woke up feeling tired, yet amazing, and upon getting dressed she realised her clothing was way too big, she had shrunk right before her very eyes, her body had transformed. She felt very smug going to school this morning.
While Maxx was at school studying hard, Pharlap decided to go to the training ground and work his butt off too to max out his racing skills also. He was racing so hard he ended up with an audience, different Sims from different areas were watching this big red race around, people were beginning to wonder where he had come from and who he was, the paparazzi started to sniff around too. Pharlap had brought up his racing speed he was being nicknamed the red lightning bolt.
Maxx decided not to take the bus home anymore, instead she ran home, when she found that Pharlap wasn’t there she knew he would be at the training grounds so she ran to go see him there. She was so excited she had done her homework at school and wanted to spend the day with her beloved friend.
Upon arrival Pharlap stopped his training to greet his little sim and tell her all about his day, he told her about the crowd and the paparazzi. Both were eager to go for a ride.
Still not sure how to mount a horse correctly Maxx finally worked out that she sat facing the wrong side. None the less they were both off for a ride and to enjoy the countryside until it was time to go home.
They rode all over appaloosa plains, covered a lot of ground. Once Pharlap felt Maxx was more confident he turned a trot into a gallop and both of them felt the wind in their hair.
Maxx loved this feeling of flying, the feeling of freedom and the joy, both almost let the time slip away from them but now the fun run was over and time to race home before the police would catch them out again. Maxx didn’t want to disappoint her poppy again, so despite not wanting to stop, they both set for home in full speed.
Maxx took all of Pharlap’s gear off and cared for him cleaned his hooves, fed him and brushed him, of course they talked and played as they always do. And then it happened.
She wrapped her arms around the big red’s neck and he crumbled, as they both gazed into each others eyes, the love and bond was so strong now it was beyond any words or experiences a human can experience unless they have felt this love. Maxx for the first time in her life, knew was love felt like. Pharlap knew it too. He was such a proud horse, but this little sim was able to break him if she wanted to. He never had been hugged before and having this experience was all new to him too. Both felt that pain they carried disappear in one night. They had become best of friends, and both hope for eternity.
Every night Maxx studied hard, never once asked for homework help and was a A+ student, took up some after school classes and started to meet new friends, even the paparazzi were starting to get interested in her, she never could understand why but non the less, she continued to go about her business as usual.
Maxx continued to run home from school, almost maxing out her fitness levels. She didn’t need Poppy to buy her a horse now, she had one, her soul mate, her bff - Pharlap was her horse, her very own horse she wanted nothing more in life now. Every chance she got she was on his back, playing with him, talking to him and most of all hugging his big neck.
Tonight was a different night, Pharlap was eager to win a race, so she had her first entrance. They had two racers a beginner and advance and won both. The feeling of winning was amazing. The crowd roared but more so both their hearts raced with joy.
Maxx had never won anything in her life but to win 2 races in one night was an amazing feeling. Both were feeling wonderful. Pharlap loved to race so he wanted more and more to run.
Maxx had reached level 10 for her fitness and instead of running home now, everyday Pharlap would meet her at her school, so they could spend more time racing around before they would go into competitions again.
Pharlap was so determined to run, he helped Maxx reach level 10 in her riding skills and she was now qualified to register as a horsewoman. She was over the moon. Winnings were coming in, money was being set higher and she could help poppy run the farm, they could even invest in more horses to make more money. She was thinking about the future.
Maxx’s personal trophy collection was growing, to the point poppy decided to set up a new trophy display room in their foyer.
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Poppy set off on yet another 2 day holiday after another lottery win, he had received. Leaving Maxx to run the place again. He knew he could trust her. She had shown maturity and he knew the horses were safe. Before he did so he didn’t tell Maxx but they were struggling with bills that were creeping up and even all her winnings were not enough to cover all the costs and repairs. They were struggling. He sold Casanova to give him a few days to think how or what they would do to be able to get on top of this.
While poppy was on his 2 day holiday once again, a few unseemly events took place at the Mystique ranch.
Maxx was inside the house going on about her usual chores when she heard a strange sound. As she ran outside she saw a strange being standing looking at the ground, she was not sure who or what this was but certainly could see they were not from here.
She didn’t get a chance to talk to the alien being, as she had hopped into her UFO and was gone in a flash.
Maxx went to see what the alien had been staring at only to see a couple of cute little chipmunks playing.
Maxx continued to race with Pharlap after school and as she was now a registered horsewoman not only did she put him up for stud, she also took home winnings for both international racers. They both were gaining celebrity fame and the paparazzi were all over Maxx.
This particular night (the night just before poppy returned home) as Maxx and Pharlap were at the equestrian centre, a strange eerie feeling was creeping around in the air.
One of the Edison brothers decided to target the Mystique stables and break into their home. Unbeknown to Maxx who was at the racers, until the police called and had her racing home.
It was lucky poppy had just installed the new alarm system, after inspection nothing was stolen, however the nerves were high for the Mystique family.
Poppy found out as he had just arrived home to witness the scene of Tim Edison being arrested. He now had to do something.
While poppy was away, he got talking with a few friends and it had come to his attention about a competition that was available for all horsewoman and men. It was a 50 foal challenge. A competition for horsemen to breed, train and sell horses. This was an opportunity to make some money and get them out of this rut they had slowly crept into, Poppy was keen to get started on this but there would have to be some big changes.
Poppy knew he had a huge responsibility, but he couldn’t help worry what the consequences would evolve to.
Like every morning Maxx was off to school and would work hard, she did start to make some friends, due to her celebrity status, even had boys interested in her, but horses were more her interest, she couldn’t wait to come home to ride. Today was going to be a different day. She didn’t know it, but she sure felt something deep inside.
Maxx today decided to come straight home to meet Pharlap and they could ride, but today she didn’t find him home, she went to the training grounds and he was no where to be found. She started to wonder thinking poppy might of taken him for a ride.
In the mean time a little chipmunk had come to say hello and Maxx had a little play with him before she released him. She felt uneasy, she wanted her best friend, she wanted to ride and spend time with him.
Poppy didn’t tell Maxx, in fact he was at the Equestrian centre before she got home from school that day, but poppy got a huge quote for Pharlap and sold him off. He felt deeply saddened with the decision he had to make, but the 50 foal challenge is an opportunity of a life time.
He did feel awful she didn’t get to say goodbye but felt it would be for the best. He needed to start this challenge and having a male without any mares was not going to allow him this opportunity, worse off having very little money to buy a couple of mares was impossible. As he didn’t have extra money to buy any mares he knew Pharlap would help with that investment. And he did.
Poppy purchased two mares. Galaxy and Sweet Secret, and he still had money left over. He was contemplating on getting his granddaughter her own stallion again, but refrained from this, until he walked onto the training grounds to see a shy black and white paint up for sale, after some negotiations, poppy managed to pick him up for a small fee and a nice palomino for himself. Pharlap had given him a chance to buy 4 horses and still have enough money left over to pay all the bills and stock up the fridge, but how was he going to break the news to his little granddaughter? Would she ever forgive him? Did he bite off more than he could chew? He reluctantly set for home.
Poppy had broken the news to Maxx and broken her heart in thousands of pieces, she didn’t want to know nor talk to him, he has broken her more than any pain she’s ever felt. She never loved anything in her life and the one only thing she does, he took away from her.
Few weeks had passed and she was not talking to him at all, didn’t eat or spend any time with him or the horses. She spent time alone at the beach and just sat and cried. She was alone again. She would never open her heart up to anyone or anything again. Poppy broke her spirit.
Upon coming home she noticed the university bucket at the mailbox. So she took the college test.
After spending some time filling out the questionnaire she got her results and had several areas of study she could do. She was eager to go to college, the further away from Poppy the better, she wanted nothing more to do with him. She was hurt and angry.
After completing her homework and during her tidy up she stopped in her tracks when she saw the gold statue, the statue that reminded her of her big red stallion. All the trophies and winnings she had won, the experiences she had learned from him, would be wasted in college. But she wanted nothing to do with Poppy, she was torn. She could pack up all her belongings and go to college and start a new life? She stared and pondered. So many thoughts ran through her head…. What would she do?
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