The Superfrog ISBI

Chapter Three: Long Story Short

Welcome to this rather short chapter of the Superfrog ISBI!

It's more of a set-up for the heir poll, and an explanation...because I accidentally lost the original ISBI 'hood when I transferred from computer to laptop last week. Oops.

Anyway! Last time, Vogue was born, Joe died, Sam got pregnant with a reaper child, Joe's children grew, Story the Death Baby was born, more birthdays, and Sam went on another matchmaker date, only to find herself with another member of the Garden Club, Toby Bruenig.

“Right, time to drag the neighbourhood off my memory stick...what do you mean, how can the memory stick be corrupted?” Sam kicked at the desk, “Grr! I am not starting again!”

(ignore the fact I don't have a CC laptop downloaded xD)

“Lucky for me I have the simpack files in the random files folder on my desktop. Still, I can't be bothered to play Star, Vogue and Story from toddlers again.”

“Does anyone get the impression we grew up really, really fast?” Vogue questioned.

“Shut up and smile.” Star commanded, cheerfully.

“So now what?” Story asked, “How long do we have to wait until we find out which of us is allowed to remain sane, while the rest of us can do what we like?”

“Maybe we should pass the time by going on matchmaker dates. Mum says that's the best way to meet your husband.” Star replied, matter-of-factly.

“That's because she came up with that rule,” Vogue rolled her eyes, “besides, that only applies to the heiress.”

“Aren't you a ray of sunshine today?” Star raised an eyebrow, “If we're all prepared for heirship, then there's no hassle about trying to settle down when the heiress is announced.”

“I have to agree with Star there, Vogue. It does make sense.” Story smiled.

“Who wants to settle down?” Vogue demanded, “I'd rather go dancing every night, or travel...maybe write a book. I don't know. Anything but settle down in some small valley.”

“Definitely a cynic,” Story commented, her tone was not unkind, “I'd quite like to settle down. Marriage is an adventure, too, right?”

“It could be fun.” Star shrugged.

“Well, I don't care much for-” Vogue stopped suddenly, in mid-sentence.

“What? What is it?” Star demanded, looking over her shoulder.

“That man...” Story raised an eyebrow.

“He looks exactly the same as your dead father!” Story whispered, excitedly.

-slouch-

“Behaves like our Dad did, too,” Star noted, “Story, have you been pulling strings with your father again?”

“No, I swear!” Story replied, as Star got to her feet.

“Hi there! I'm Star Super!”

“I know who you are,” Joe smiled, “I'm your father, right?”

“Isn't my father dead?”

“Not anymore, apparently,” Joe laughed, “is your mother in?”

“Sure! She's swearing at her computer as we speak! Go on in!”

“Hey Joe,” Sam called, without turning to face him, “I have no canon way of explaining your return, okay?”

“It's fine, I'm happy to be alive again.”

“Try not to die this time,” Sam smiled a little, “I've been wondering, Joe, what you'd look like aged down...”

Outside, the girls had agreed that it would be a good idea to have matchmaker dates, just in case.

In the end, they had voted on it, and Vogue was outnumbered two to one.

“His name is Alan.” The Matchmaker told Star.

“Denim Dormie. Nice,” Star smiled, “he'll do. Make sure you drop some nice guys for my sisters.”

Next up was Vogue, because the girls were going in age order, “Admire my act of interest and drop me someone good-looking, please!”

“I might give it a go. If you were really interested.”

“Okay, okay,” Vogue breathed in, deeply, “Oh, matchmaker! Can you find me somebody to love? Or do I have to burst into song with loneliness first?”

“Fine, I'll find you someone.”

“Trust me to get the one with personal space issues.”

Jihoon Hsu in the background is not amused. Perhaps because he's not the chosen one. Ethan Barret was the chosen one.

“Unlike my half-sister, I am actually interested in this,” Story smiled, dreamily, “please find me a Prince Charming?”

“Isn't he someone else's Prince Charming?” Story asked, quietly.

It's Kennedy Grove! He was the Prince Charming in my Knight In Shining Armour Challenge. It's nice to see him again.

“He's your prince now.” The matchmaker beamed.

And so the girls had met their life partners. Well, their life partners should they be heiress. No one said they had to keep them if they were elected as spares.

Speaking of heirs and spares...

Some information on each member of generation two before the heir poll:

Star SuperKnowledge AspirationChild of Sam Super and Joe GrahamNamed after a bracelet on my desk with a star on it.

Star is a natural leader, and enjoys it. She's bold and adventurous, and while looked a lot like her mother, took after her father in many respects. Including the slouch.

Vogue SuperRomance AspirationChild of Sam Super and Joe GrahamNamed after a stack of Vogue magazines I had on my desk.

Vogue is the chilled-out middle child, who was quite fashionable as a child. Since then, she's grown into a young woman who doesn't care much for love.

Story SuperFamily AspirationChild of Sam Super and the Grim ReaperNamed after the Toy Story 3 DVD I had on my desk.

Story is your typical spawn of death. Very face two and very dull genetically. Otherwise, she's pretty awesome, a dreamer and an artist, Story is keen on the idea of Prince Charming.

Also, before we go...

“Look at me! I'm blonde!”

“Hmm, I think I'll keep you around. If you sort out your hair, Joe.”

“It's a deal.”

Thanks for Reading!