What is this I see? An update! :D

REVIEW REPLIES:

((This one was for Haltalia 1, but I'll reply to it here.))

-maltararox21
Awww, thank you! I'm glad you liked the first story and I'm sure you'll like the stories to come! :) And ask for your disaster experience...You've faced more than I have. :) I've only experience a Lock-Down due to a shooting nearby our school. Pretty crazy, huh? :) Anyway, thanks for the consideration as well! It means a lot to me, it really does.

((The rest are current reviews.))

-Oryt
Haha! I knew there was something familiar about LittleDuck'sTail. :D And that's what I thought about Natalia and Hal when Cause of Death presented them. Even though I loved the idiocy coming from both of them, it was still kind of like, 'These people are supposed to represent Mal and Natara?' And so, I made Hal and Natalia a lot smexier. :) Oh, and smarter too. :) And as for Matthew/Hal...Oooooh, I know you'll just like it. :) And SHELBEAST ALL THE WAY! :D Haha! Thank you!

-maltararox21
Awwwww! Thank you! :D You never fail to make me smile with your incredibly kind reviews. :) I'm really happy that you like the characters and the Hunger Games reference. :) Thank you for your kindness and compliments. They mean a lot!

-mozzi-girl (Beastly Beast of Beastliness!)
Yo Molleh! :D I have seriously got to stop reading your reviews at school! 'My fake British Babe' had me cracking up and your whole review was just full of win that I could not ignore. :) Hunger Games FTW! :D Thank you so much! You're such a Beast! :D

-The Sarcastic Polar Bear
Gotta say, I love your stories so much. ESPECIALLY Daddy's Girl, Mommy's Girl. Olivia is just too dang cute! :)
And yes! I do have Maltara Sims on Sims 2 and 3 that I make videos with. :D It's always fun making the whole SFPD on Sims. :) Thanks for the review! :D

Just wanted to write and announce that I am not dead! :D I am actually doing great, minus the homework. Today is really the only day I have been able to write this whole week. Sorry about the constant delays! I'm trying to read my book faster so I can work more on videos and fan fiction. (That's why I've been updating all of my stories. :) )

Thank you for everything ya'll do! It really helps me out during the day! :D

That night, Hal and I prepared for our trip. He had decided to stay over at my house, which I found no problem in. He was a good babysitter and cook, believe it or not. While I stressed about the trip, he made dinner for Tommy and Brynn. After the two were settled in bed, he joined me and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"You look upset," he stated and I shrugged. I didn't dare remove myself from his grip; it was comforting.

"Don't I always look upset?" I asked and he chuckled.

"It's just recent events," he replied. "I'm sure it'll all pass once we get settled down in the underground world of Rufus Crep. Maybe this time we can do a little sight-seeing."

I smiled and leaned into Hal. "You're always the one to brighten the mood."

"That's what I'm here for, Nat," he replied and kissed my cheek. "Now, let's continue packing. I'm sure Amy is excited to see the kids tomorrow."

The next morning, Hal and I dropped Brynn and Tommy off at Amy's house. Before I left, I gave her a quick embrace, telling her that I loved her. You know, I changed over the course of Kai's death. Before I leave on a trip or maybe just for an hour or two, I always tell the people I love the most that I'll be back. Amy and Carli were those people.

"You'll be just fine," Amy informed and smiled. "You're just like your parents; witty and strong."

In a sense, I loved being compared to my parents. Even though I never really knew them -most of my memories being faded- I still relied on their stories to help me out through my own life.

Hal and I soon met up with Marley, Trevor, and Chief Spencer at the station. Chief Spencer looked a bit on edge, but then again; when was he not?

"Good morning you two," he greeted. "Rufus said you two should know the route to his home."

That day almost months ago was hard to call back to memory, but Hal took charge. "Yes," he replied. "Just follow my car."

"Good," Chief Spencer said. "Would you also mind taking the twins?"

"Not at all," I said before Hal could answer. "Let's get moving, shall we?"

We were off, driving quickly through a freeway and down a familiar path. All the while, Marley and I chatted about the underground city. I told her how spacious and amazing it appeared to be and she just nodded and added her insight. She, personally, believed that a huge underground city was highly impossible.

"Just wait," I told her with a smile. "It's more than just huge. There's a village down there and they all live the similar lifestyle of an Amish person. They don't use technology because it can send off signals as to where they might be. Also, they somehow manage to harvest their food."

"And all while underground?" Marley asked.

Hal nodded and took his turn. "Yeah, it's pretty sweet. Though, we didn't see much of the harvest...Only the Guillotine."

"Guillotine...Like what they used back in France," Trevor asked and I sighed.

"Unfortunately," I replied. "Though, we were able to escape with our heads intact."

Marley smiled while Trevor just shook his head. We arrived at the lonesome field moments later. Memories of falling and getting captured replayed in my head.

Trevor looked around, frowning slightly. "This is where the Refugee home is?" he asked. "All I see are rocks and dirt."

Hal smirked. "That's what Nat and I thought at first. But follow me," he said and walked over to the hillside and placed his hand on the dry dirt. "Trevor, you come here and feel for a hole."

Marley coughed audibly and Trevor snickered before following Hal's instructions. He waved me over to the car and started pulling out our bags. Chief Spencer, Hal and I dragged our bags and equipment to the spot where Trevor was so concentrated on.

"Marley," he said, "Can you retrieve that seismograph I have tucked away?"

"You brought a seismograph?" Hal asked, raising an eyebrow.

Trevor nodded and started tapping the dirt. "I know they're mostly used for earthquakes, but I can also use it to find the heart of the Refugee city."

"That won't be necessary," a voice boomed and Trevor jumped, falling backwards. Rufus grinned widely and gestured towards a door that hadn't been there before.

"Nice of you all to make it," he said. "And welcome to the Refugee City." He then nodded towards the seismograph that Marley held in her hands. "I would put that away before my Refugees catch sight of it. Any sign of technology scares them and forces my soldiers to come and attack."

"Your refugees," Trevor began.

"Have some serious anger issues," Marley finished and replaced the piece of equipment in it's designated bag.

Rufus lead us through the door and to another entrance of the city. The corridor which the door lead through, was lined with torches and even discarded skulls that frightened Trevor at first.

"Are...Are these real?" he asked, his voice quivering slightly. Trevor had always been the data guy...Never to body searcher.

"Of course," Rufus sighed. "Each skull is an intruder that somehow manages to creep into our city."

"Really?" Trevor asked, his eyes widened a bit.

Rufus chuckled. "Nah. We don't stick their skulls on the wall."

"Then what DO you do?"

Rufus just smiled and kept walking along, causing Trevor to panic, which resulted in Marley holding him back for a few seconds to calm him down.

And we were supposed to stop a brutal hunt...Go figure.