Just an extra Sidestory of the character "Sam" from the Wanagi Taraku Scene in Forever Flowing Ch 2.5b.

1. Life of Sam Sidestory In Chapter 2.5b of my Azure Legacy, there was a Sim that I kept calling "Sam" during the Wanagi Taraku scene. He's not too important to the main story but I needed a Sim I could use to show exactly what the Wanagi Taraku was. So I started playing the Sim from Toddler to death. No real drama just a boy living his life.

2. Here’s our little guy. His name is Sam Ray and this is a picture of him and his mother Jane.

3. Sam has red hair, green eyes and he’s a Taurus with the personality of 5,5 3, 8, 4.

4. They started in an apartment, where Sam was born and learned to walk from his father John and talk from his mother Jane.

5. They soon moved to a bigger house.

6. Where Sam’s baby brother James was born. But who knew how many memories Sam would have in this house as his life went on.

7. It was a little weird for the little boy not being the center of attention but he didn’t let it bother him.

8. Mommy and Daddy still Paid attention to him so that was alright.

9. They even decided to get him a puppy.

10. Her name was Aubriana and Sam loved her dearly.

11. She was a present for him when he was finally potty trained.

12. Sam was soon ready to become a child.

13. He grew to be a hansome little boy.

14. His brother doted on him and Sam wouldn’t hesitate. James turned out to be quite the little Gemini with the personality of 5, 8, 9, 3, 1

15. But he never left Aubriana alone he was always playing with her and cuddling her.

16. Sam turned out to be a very creative little boy as well.

17. He was Athletic too with a love for basketball.

18. And smart, Sam wouldn’t hesitate to ask for help though.

19. He just loved to just play when he wasn’t doing anything else.

20. He tried to teach James a nursery rhyme as well.

21. Although there was that one time with the genie…

22. Sam had a good relationship with his parents as well.

23. It wasn’t long before James joined him in Childhood.

24. And Aubriana grew up into an amazing dog.

25. Sam grew up as well it wasn’t long before he became a responsible teenager.

26. But he was never one to leave his family behind.

27. He even got his dad to teach him a few things about basketball, he had made the high school team.

28. And he’d stay on the team as long as he kept his grades up.

29. Although sometime his senior year he fell for this girl named Opal Thomasson.

30. It wasn’t long before little brother James joined him in Teenagerhood.

31. The brotherly love was still there, believe it or not

32. College soon followed.

33. Opal followed him to college as well.

34. Sam worked hard for that 4.0

35. James followed him not too long later.

36. One day while doing his senior year term paper Sam got an amazing idea.

37. He decided to finally propose to his high school sweetheart.

38. Of course she said YES.

39. Sam graduated with a 4.0 Average.

40. In coming home from College Aubriana was the first family member to greet him. She was getting old but that didn’t stop her from playing fetch and getting treats.

41. A bright sunny day in spring Sam and Opal got married.

42. Their first child was on their way shortly after the wedding.

43. He then finished training Aubriana.

44. It wasn’t long before his baby girl Emma Came into the world.

45. Emma grew up to be an adorable little redhead. She was definitely a daddy’s girl.

46. Opal delivered twins not to long after Emma’s second birthday. The twins ended up with their grandfather’s brown hair. Their names were Ethan and Ava.

47. Although one of Sam’s favorite things was watching his little girl love Aubriana as much as he did. Emma was a Leo with the personality of 5, 10, 3, 8, 5

48. Even when she became a child, Emma had the same love for Aubriana as Sam at that age.

49. It wasn’t long before the twins grew up as well. Ethan= Pisces personality: 8, 4, 10, 5, 8 Ava=Capricorn personality: 9, 4, 4 , 8, 4

50. Sam proved to be quite the family man.

51. Opal was never left out either

52. And Aubriana, Sam’s beloved dog was an elder for some time but she still received a lot of love from him.

53. Until the day Sam dreaded, the grim reaper had come for Aubriana. The father of 3 shed so many tears.

54. The rest of the family was also affected.

55. He also invited over his brother’s family for the Twins birthday party. James married Cara in a silent ceremony and they had a set of triplets.

56. Hailey= Aquarius: 3, 6, 7, 6, 7 Harry= Scorpio: 10, 8, 10, 3, 1 Hannah= Gemini: 5, 8, 9, 3, 1

57. The twins then grew to children.

58. It had taken Sam some time to get over the death of Aubriana but he was soon able to get another dog, this one’s name was Shade. Although the new puppy could never replace Aubriana, he did it for his children.

59. Sam, Opal and the kids had family movie nights.

60. Opal had many “special cuddle” nights as well.

61. Sam spent time with Shade too.

62. Sam even became Education Minister.

63. Emma became a teenager and decided to follow the same Family path as her father.

64. And another winter came as sam made snowpeople in his backyard with his kids.

65. Shade soon grew up and Sam went right into teaching him tricks and commands.

66. Sam came home one day to see his oldest daughter kissing a boy from school. Sam didn’t say anything but he reflected back to his first kiss with Opal. He knew that Emma’s childhood friend Christian was a good man.

67. It wasn’t long before there were more teenage hormones in the house.

68. Sam always enjoyed family gatherings.

69. Some days he just liked to relax.

70. Although he did worry when his wild child Ava made out with Stephan Benson In front of him.

71. Although there was that sad day when his mother passed away. She was platinum and lived a very good life. The memories rushed to Sam about all the good times.

72. He moved the grave outside next to Aubriana’s and cried to himself.

73. Life went on and Sam’s children, along with their cousins all went to college together. And graduated.

74. Emma and Ethan

75. Ava and Hannah

76. Hailey and Harry

77. They all graduated

78. Emma decided to live at home while Ethan and Ava decided to find their own places. And she married Christian. Sam was very happy to be seeing his oldest daughter get married.

79. Sam and Opal enjoyed the ceremony.

80. The whole family was invited.

81. Three generations (and an extra) in this picture.

82. Sam’s father was starting to become lonely since Jane died, but Sam tried to make sure he wasn’t too lonely and was still loved by the family.

83. Even if it meant a night of dancing, just for fun.

84. But soon it was John’s time to join his wife. This was very sad for sam as well but now Sam was definitely head of the family.

85. The grave was placed next to Jane and Aubriana’s

86. Speaking of Aubriana there had been a presence in the house a lot lately, she was keeping an eye on the family.

87. Even if it meant scaring the SHIZ out of Emma's husband Christian.

88. Soon enough Sam and Opal were going to become elders.

89. It also wasn’t long before Sam was going to have a new grandchild.

90. That’s when Savannah was born. And Sam was an actual grandfather.

91. It was like looking at baby Emma all over again, except this time she was a brunette. Even as Savannah grew Sam enjoyed every minute. Savannah= Cancer: 6, 3, 7, 4, 5

92. Jane decided to visit to see how her family was doing.

93. It wasn’t long before Emma delivered Triplets Kayla, Mason and Wyatt

94. Sam even took over Savannah’s potty Training so her parents could get a short break.

95. He went right into playing with her to show her that just because there’s new babies in the picture didn’t mean she would be ignored.

96. Savannah grew into a very pretty little girl. Who loved to show off her skills.

97. The triplets also grew to toddlers. Kayla= Taurus: 7, 7, 9, 10, 2 Mason= Saggitarius: 7, 3, 10, 9, 1 Wyatt= Capricorn: 10, 3, 1, 8, 10

98. Sam watched his granddaughter do the same thing with Shade as he used to do with Aubriana, she made him smile.

99. John made a visit to se how his family was doing along with scaring his great-granddaughter.

100. Sam enjoyed time he spent with every single one of his grandchildren.

101. Which is why he was super excited when baby Sean was added to the family.

102. The spark between Sam and Opal hadn’t gone out after all these years.

103. Shortly Emma delivered a sixth and final child Madison.

104. And Sean grew up. Sean= Virgo: 10, 3, 10, 5, 3

105. Sam also decided maybe it was best to move all of the graves to a graveyard.

106. But that didn’t stop him from visiting them.

107. Savannah soon became a teenager and chose a path of Knowledge.

108. She was a really good big sister to her younger siblings.

109. He was also proud of Savannah for making the school basketball team and decided to give her a few tips. His body may have been old but his spirit was not.

110. Six grandchildren in this house alone and Sam was just about to find out about how is other children were doing.

111. When he decided on a Golden Anniversary party as well as a family reunion. Where he was updated on his children, nieces and nephew’s lives were going.

112. Ethan married a girl he fell in love with while at university. Ethan and Gina Hargrave have eight children.

113. They had quads through fertility treatments. Abigail= Pisces: 8, 4, 10, 4, 8 (Fortune) Brianna= Scorpio: 8, 3, 8, 9, 1 (Romance) Christopher= Cancer: 6, 7, 6, 4, 8 (Knowledge) Daniel= Saggitarius: 1, 4, 7, 8, 6 (Popularity)

114. Then four more children Noah= Capricorn: 8, 3, 1, 9, 10 Eliza= Aries: 6, 8, 6, 5, 8 Jason= Pisces: 4, 3, 6, 5, 8 Gianna= Pisces: 6, 1, 10, 3, 9

115. The two are very proud of their family.

116. Ava Married Stephan Benson and they have two boys. Stephan= Aquarius: 4, 7, 4, 9, 6 (Family) Aiden= Taurus: 9, 7, 4, 8, 6 Declan= Capricorn: 9, 2, 4, 9, 10

117. His niece Hailey married Caden Jones

118. They have four children. Sophia= Libra: 3, 10, 2, 6, 7 Gabriel= Saggitarius: 3, 6, 9, 6, 7 Dominic= Cancer: 9, 4, 7, 6, 9 Hayden= Libra: 3, 8, 2, 10, 7

119. His Nephew Harry, who had been living with James and Cara, got a little too happy witn the telescope and ended up with 5 alien children

120. Draco= Scorpio: 10, 8, 10, 0, 0 Celeste= Saggitarius: 0, 8, 10, 8, 7 Cloud= Aries: 7, 10, 8, 1, 9 Sky= Capricorn: 10, 9, 1, 4, 10 Star= Scorpio: 10, 2, 10, 3, 0

121. Sam’s niece Hannah joined her longtime girlfriend Callista and they adopted three children.

122. Andromeda= Cancer: 6, 3, 6, 4, 6 Gabrielle= Scorpio: 10, 8, 8, 3, 1 Isabella= Aries: 10, 10, 4, 4, 7

123. The party was a roof raiser Sam and Opal were very proud of their large family. They shared a dance and a kiss. While their family surrounded them.

124. Sam enjoyed the day after catching bugs with the triplets.

125. Madison was soon a toddler. Madison= Saggitarius: 2, 3, 10, 8, 6

126. A family portrait was taken.

127. Another child was added to the mix when Sean grew to child.

128. The triplets grew to teenagers.

129. Opal died soon after it was a sad time.

130. Madison was a child shortly after.

131. It wasn’t long before the grim reaper came for Sam Surrounded by family he came to the decision, he lived a good life.

132. He took the drink and headed into the after life

133. But first he had to pass through Wanagi Taraku, the spirit path. He looked around at what was playing along the walls his whole life was recorded here.

134. Sam looked at the picture of one of his earliest memories, when James was born. Mom put the baby on the Dangletoyand he watched as toddler him becomes astonished with the new baby. James who turned out to live a very full life himself.

135. The next picture he zoomed in on was of him and Aubriana. Aubriana was his best friend while he grew up and she meant so much to him, he was sad to see her pass.

136. Then he took a look at his wedding picture, one of the happiest days of his life and Opal looked so beautiful, that beauty had never left her.

137. Then another scene caught his eye, the first time he saw Emma with her current husband Christian. Christian was a good man, but that first time he felt what most father’s feel when they see daddy’s little girl growing up.

138. Then there was the first time he saw Savannah, his first grandchild and the child of his oldest Emma and her husband Christian. That was another one of Sam’s happiest days. Savannah even grew up reminding him a little bit about himself, the Shared love for her dog shade as well as a love for basketball. He was glad to have taught her all she knew about basketball,

139. Then there it was the 50th anniversary party and that kiss that he shared with Opal surrounded by his family the whole clan of them. But this moment it was just him and Opal he noticed everyone else in the room seemed to have disappeared.

140. At the end of the Wanagi Taraku he met up with the deathguard. The one who guarded the gate into the Wanagi Yata. “First question my dear Sam: are you proud of the life you have lived?” Sam thought carefully of everything he had seen, and reflected was he proud? That question was easy enough to answer. “Yes, I lived a full and happy life. I am very proud.” Sam Replied.

141. “Then you are allowed to either see the room of doors to start another life or spend some time at Wanagi Yata. “

142. I think I will stay a while.

143. There we have it, Life of Sam. Not too much important to the main legacy but just something to show what the Wanagi Taraku was and that I actually did play a mini-legacy And yes all those pictures I copied into my paintings folder and Slave- I mean grabbed a few Sims and well, made them paint.