This is going to be my second crossover story. I failed the first time but I want to try again. I combined my two favorite games, Harvest Moon and Pok'emon. I hope you love it and yes, it is a GrayXClaire Fanfiction. Please hit me up with reviews and structural cristism.
Oh and I don't own any characters in Harvest Moon and Pok'emon. I just love them. lol
-Ashalita
Chapter One: Acquaintances
Gray walked through the streets of Mineral Town. Beside him was a charmander. Gray was a young man with spiky orange hair that was always covered by his blue cap with the word UMA on it. He had a pair of blue glimmering eyes and always has a smirk on his face. He would always wear his light brown bomber suit with a blue shirt inside. He was a very silent man yet very grumpy and mean towards others. "Hey Blaze, are you ready for another day at work?" Gray asked. Charmander replied happily towards him. "I see, I wish I have your positive attitude. I don't like going to work because of that old man. He is always screaming in my ear." They were at the Town Square, staring at the bulletin board. "Damn, there is nothing interesting here."
"Hey Gray…" Cliff said, walking towards him with a Pikachu on his head. He had long brown hair that was pinned to a ponytail and had blonde highlights. "What's up?"
"Nothing much, just checking if there is something new." Gray said.
"There is actually… Someone bought that old abandon farm." Cliff explained. "What I heard so far that the person who bought it is from the city and very loaded."
"Really? I don't know why that someone would buy a crappy farm." Gray replied.
"Well, at least there is someone new here in this town. It was getting kind a boring." Cliff said. "Right Bolt?" The Pikachu replied happily and rubbed its' cheeks with his. "I hope you and Blaze have a good day at work."
"Thanks…" Gray said, watching Cliff head back to the Inn. A newcomer… I wonder how he is like. I want to battle him... Gray let out a sigh and stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Blaze, let's go. We are going to be late." Blaze happily followed him. As they reach the Blacksmith Saibara, he found his grandfather looking through his tool box. "Hey old man, what are you looking for?"
"I am looking for those old tools of mine." Saibara replied. "My old friend from the city called me and he told me that his grandchild is moving here so I promised him that I would help out."
"I see…" Gray said. I wish he was like that with me. "Well, don't mind me. I am going to work on the necklace."
"Well, you better not do a shitty job." His grandfather snapped.
"CAN WE HAVE A DAY THAT YOU FUCKING STAY QUIET!" Gray screamed. Blaze tried his best to calm his trainer.
"You still have a lot to learn kid. You are such a dumbass." He replied. "You are not getting it at all. Being a Blacksmith means more than just skill."
"Then what is it?" Gray asked. "What is it that I am missing?"
"That is something you have to find for yourself, dumbass." He snapped. "Now hurry up with that necklace. I need you to delivery this to the newcomer around noon."
"WHAT!?" Gray screamed. "WHY ME?"
"BECAUSE YOU FUCKING WORK HERE!" He screamed back. Gray just let out a sigh and just started working on the necklace. He was pissed that his grandfather was being well… being him.
I would show him… I would show you what I am capable of. Gray thought. I am not a worthless fool. He then stared at Blaze who had a concern look on his face. "Sorry buddy, I know you hate the yelling." Blaze climbed on his lap and cuddled him. Gray smiled and patted his head. "You are the only one that believes in me. Thanks buddy…" He worked with a smile. Blaze was the only one that can put a smile on his face and he was happy that he was his partner. Then the phone rang. Saibara walked towards the video phone and answered it.
"Hello Saibara, it has been awhile." An old man said. He had spiky white hair and blue eyes. "I hope I am not bothering you."
"Not at all, I was just looking for my old tools for your grandchild." Saibara said. "How are you Cyrus? You are still being the berry master."
"I am doing well and yes, I am still the berry master. I just want to know if my child arrived yet." He replied.
"The ferry would be here in a few minutes but my grandson would be visiting the farm around noon." Saibara explained.
"You mean little Gray. He must be a good blacksmith by now." Cyrus said.
"He is but he needs a lot of work." Saibara said.
Wait… Did he agree that I am good? Gray said, eavesdropping on their conversation. So he can be nice.
"I would see you soon old friend." Cyrus said. "Take care…"
"You too…" Saibara said, hanging up. He walked back to his working station and found Gray smiling. I guess I shouldn't be so hard on the kid. He has been improving. "Gray…"
"Yes old man…" Gray replied.
"You can have a half day today." Saibara said. "There isn't a lot to do so after you deliver the tools you can go home."
"Really? Thanks…" Gray said.
"But I expect more from you tomorrow." Saibara scolded.
"Alright old man…" Gray said, hiding his grin.
When it hit noon, Gray walked out the shop with Blaze and the tools. "Let's just get this over with." They walked through the streets and then he found Mary who was walking towards them with her Jigglypuff. Oh no, not her…
"Hi Gray…" Mary said shyly. She has long raven black hair and wears glasses. Oh, it is Gray. What to do? I hope I don't do anything stupid in front of him. She blushed viciously as they approached him.
"Hey Mary…" Gray replied. I hope she doesn't faint like last time. I swear, every time I am around her, she faints. I don't know why. "Where are you going?"
"Oh, I am just taking a walk with Pinky here." Mary said, smiling. "Hi Blaze…" Blaze didn't reply. He hid behind Gray.
Blaze went through a lot when he was little. He was abandon and unloved. It took me awhile for me to befriend him and well, we have been buddies ever since. Gray thought. He doesn't trust anyone but me. "Sorry Mary, you know how Blaze is."
"It is alright." Mary said.
"Well, I have to go. I need to give this to the newcomer." Gray said, walking pass her. "Bye Mary…"
"Bye…" Mary said, blushing.
Gary walked towards the entrance of the Abandon Farm and as he walked in, he found that the weeds were pulled out and seeds were sowed. Someone has been very busy… He walked to the house and knocked on the door. It is almost over…
"Amber, can you get that please?" A voice said. But it wasn't a voice of a man, it sounded more feminine. The door opened and there was a charmander with a pink bow on its' head. The Charmander greeted them and Blaze was love struck.
"Blaze, are you okay?" Gray asked. Blaze froze in front of the beautiful charmander and was blushing. "Blaze, do you have a fever?"
"I am so sorry. I was busy unpacking our things." That voice again said. He turned and found a beautiful woman with blonde hair and sapphire eyes. It was the most unique set of eyes he has ever seen. It sparkled like shimmering stars in the night sky and the shade of blue was ever so beautiful. Gray found himself lost in those beautiful sapphire eyes. He tried his best to look away but he couldn't, he wouldn't. She was wearing overalls and a red collar button down shirt but that didn't reduce her beauty. "Hello, you must be Saibara's grandson." Gray reacted just like Blaze, he froze in front of the beautiful woman.
"Yeah…" Gray said, lowering his head and hiding his blush.
"Your grandfather spoke highly of you." She said, smiling. "My name is Claire Maple. And if I can remember, you are Gray Steel right?"
"Yeah…" He repeated. That old man spoke highly of me and she knows my name.
"I think you met my partner Amber." She said. Then she spotted Blaze. "Oh, you have a charmander too. He is so cute." She kneeled in front of him and patted his head.
"Wait don't…" Gray said. But to his surprise, Blaze didn't blast her with his ember. He was enjoying it and was smiling.
"He is so adorable. What's his name?" Claire asked. "Or he doesn't have a name…"
"His name is Blaze…" Gray said, staring at her with shock. I can't believe that Blaze didn't do anything to her. No one was able to pet Blaze except me. Who is she?
"What a cute name… I hope you can be a good friend to Amber. She is very shy when it comes to making friends." Claire said. Blaze licked her cheek and she let out a giggle. "I know you two would be good friends. Thanks for being there for her Blaze."
"You got to be kidding me…" Gray said. He even kissed her… "Claire, my grandfather wanted me to give you his old tools for your farm."
"Oh really, how thoughtful…" Claire said, getting back on her feet. She grabbed the tools from him and placed it in her tool box. "Tell Saibara that I said thank you… I think my grandfather told him that I was coming."
"He mentioned that to me earlier." Gray said. They just didn't mention that I was visiting a beautiful woman… Wait, did I just call her beautiful?
"Well, I am thankful to know someone here." Claire said. "Well, I hope you come visit me again. You and Blaze are very sweet." Amber licked Blaze on the cheek and he turned red and collapsed to the floor. Amber was concern but Blaze was just too happy. "My farm is not much yet but come back later and I would treat you two for lunch."
"I…well…" Gray said, hiding his face with his cap. She is super nice… I don't know why I am so nervous in front of her. "I don't know if you want us."
"I really do." Claire said, placing her hand on his forehead. "Are you okay? You look feverish." He pushed her away.
"Well welcome to Mineral Town… Hope you like it here." Gray said, grabbing Blaze and racing out the house. Claire and Amber exchange glances and let out a giggle.
"I think we are going to like it here." Claire said, blushing.
Gray slowed his pace and put Blaze down. "What is wrong with me?" Gray said. Blaze was twirling around the sidewalk with a grin. "What is wrong with you? You really like Amber." Blaze nodded his head up and down. "Great, that means we have to see her more often. I don't know if I can handle it."
"You like Claire…" Blaze teased.
"NO I DON'T. I JUST MET THE GIRL!" Gray screamed.
"Might as well admit it, Gray... You were love struck like me." Blaze said.
"I guess you are right about that." Gray said, letting out a sigh. "She is pretty cute but she is just an acquaintance and nothing more." He then let out a grin. "But I think things got really interesting here in Mineral Town."
"Yup, I can't wait to see Amber again." Blaze said, happily.
"Well, we are done with work. Do you want to go to the mines?" Gray asked. Blaze cheered as they were on their way to the mines. The mines weren't so dark since Blaze's tail was bright. Gray pulled out a pok'eball out of his belt. He tossed it in the air and a Lucario appeared in front of him. "Hey Rico, I need your help." Rico was pumped up and ready to help his trainer. As they walked further in the mines, Rico sniffed the air and moved towards the walls. "Rico, you picked up something?"
"Yeah, there is something here." Rico replied. Gray used his hammer and slammed the walls. After he was done, he found rubies and sapphires. Gray pat Rico on the head.
"Great job Rico…" Gray said, grabbing the rubies and sapphires. "It is just what I needed for this order." Then he stares at a sapphire for a brief moment and let out a smile. "This looks like her eyes."
"Her eyes?" Blaze and Rico said.
"I mean… nothing… You two didn't hear anything." Gray said, putting the last sapphire in his bag. Damn it, I just met the girl and already I am thinking about her. What is wrong with me? "Let's keep going." His pok'emon was amused by his reaction. As they were traveling deep in the mines, Blaze was explaining to Rico that there was a newcomer in town and she is a farmer with a charmander. He also mentioned that Gray had a certain puppy crush on the farmer. Rico laughed and all Gray did was roll his eyes. Leave it to Blaze to tell everything… Then they came across a dead end. "I don't remember this here. Rico, use Power-Up Punch." Rico charged his energy to his fist and strikes the wall. It collapsed with ease. "Great Job…" Then a loud screech surrounded the room. It was so loud and strong that the air grew heavy. What now? A Garchomp walked out the opening, roaring furiously towards them. Its eyes were blood shot red and filled with rage. Oh shit, not Shark Fin. I am not in the mood for this. "Rico… Blaze… Get ready…"
"Right!" Blaze and Rico said.
Claire and Amber were walking towards the waterfall with bluebells. "Oh Amber, I heard from the Mayor that if you offer something to this waterfall, the Harvest Goddess appears. He said she is very beautiful and kind. I hope I get to meet her." Claire said happily. Amber was skipping beside her, excited and happy. "I see that you like this place already. It is probably because of Blaze."
"Yup , he is very nice and cute. I think I like him very much." Amber said, blushing.
"Oh Amber, I am proud of you." Claire said. They made it to the waterfall and tossed the bluebells in the water. Nothing appeared in front of them. "Well, it was worth a shot."
"I guess it is just a myth." Amber said.
"I guess you are right." Claire said. Then the water shimmers, creating a blast of beautiful and vivid colors. Next thing they knew, a beautiful woman with long green hair appeared in front of them. "Wow…"
"You are the one with the offering. How did you know I love bluebells?" She said, smiling.
"It was a guess." Claire replied. The Mayor was right, she looks so beautiful. "Are you the Harvest Goddess?"
"Of course, I am the one and only beautiful and magical Harvest Goddess." She answered proudly. "You must be Claire Maple, the new farmer. Plus your cute partner there is Amber."
"How did you know our names?" Claire asked.
"I know everyone in Mineral Town, old and new." She said, giggling. "So what would you want my dear?"
"I didn't think of it. I just wanted to see you." Claire said, scratching her head.
"She is very pretty though." Amber said.
"Well, if you don't have a request then I can at least tell you your future." Harvest Goddess said. "You are going to live happily and that would only happen if you go into the mines right now." Harvest Goddess pointed to the entrance to the mines.
"So I have to go in there." Claire said.
"Yup, I sense you have a kind and gentle heart and that is all you need." She replied. "Well, you better get going. Goodbye for now my dear and next time, can you offer me some strawberries?"
"Sure, I will. Thank you so much Harvest Goddess." Claire said, smiling and waving goodbye along with Amber. The Harvest Goddess disappeared and Claire turned to the entrance. All I need is my kind and gentle heart… So that got to mean I only need to be myself. "Amber, let's get in there."
"Right!" Amber said.
Rico and Blaze were badly injured by the angry Garchomp. "Come on you guys, get up…" Gray said, gritting his teeth. What is up with this pok'emon? He then stared at his pok'emon lying on the ground. I can't do anything. Garchomp was charging energy for a hyper beam attack. Gray stood in front of his pok'emon. "Shark Fin, I am not going to let you hurt them." Blaze forced his eyes opened and tried his best to move but he couldn't. Gray closed his eyes and waited for his fate. "I am not going to let you hurt my family."
"Amber, use flamethrower…" A voice said. Amber blasted Shark Fin with her flames and canceled the unfinished hyper beam. Gray turned and found Claire. "Are you alright Gray?"
"What are you doing here?" Gray asked, staring at her with shock.
"We heard screaming so we hurried here." Claire answered, kneeling in front of Blaze and Rico. She pulled out oran berries and fed it to them. "You guys would get better soon." Claire then stood up and stared at the insane Garchomp. Amber did her best to distract him. "Gray, are you hurt?"
"No, I am fine…" Gray said. Claire then started walking to the Garchomp. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" He grabbed her hand and pulled her to him. Their eyes locked on to each other. "Are you insane? You are going to get hurt. Shark Fin has been living in these mines as long as I can remember and no one can stop him. He is too strong and you might get hurt."
"I know what I am doing." Claire protested, pulling away from him and continued walking towards Shark Fin. "Amber that is enough. Tend to Blaze…" Amber retreated and Claire was a few inches away from Garchomp.
"Blaze, are you alright? Amber said.
"Yup, I am fine. It is nothing but it is good to see you again." Blaze said. Amber blushed and licked his cheek.
"Hey Shark Fin, you don't need to be grumpy. They didn't mean to wake you up." Claire said. Shark Fin was still angry that he closed the space between them. She pulled out a box out of her bag. "I would probably feel the same way if someone ruined my sleep." She then opened the box and it was filled poffins. "Are you hungry?" Shark Fin stopped growling and gave her a baffled look. She took out one from the box and offered it to him. Shark Fin started to stare into her eyes and never turned away from her. "I usually eat something sweet if I am grumpy." Shark Fin grabbed it and ate it. "How was it?" Shark Fin smiled and growled happily. "I am glad you like it. You can have some more if you want but only if you forgive my friends… They didn't mean to wake you up." Shark Fin ate some more poffins and allowed Claire to pet him.
"You got to be kidding me." Gray said. First Blaze and now Shark Fin… What is she? I mean… She must be using some sort of magic… Then he turned to his Pok'emon and they were alright thanks to Claire. He kneeled in front of them and hugged them both. "I am glad you two are okay." Rico and Blaze happily accepted the hug and hugged him back. He turned to Amber. "Thanks Amber…" Amber smiled sweetly towards him.
"Shark Fin, if you're ever hungry, come to my farm okay. You can have all the poffins you want okay." Claire said happily. Shark Fin licked her cheek and accepted her invitation. She then turned to Gray and the others. "Are you guys okay?"
"Yeah, thanks…" Gray said, standing up and facing her.
"You are welcome." She said, smiling. "We are friends right?"
"What? We just met… We are just acquaintances." Gray snapped, looking away from her. It is bad enough that I was saved by her. Blaze and Rico gave him a little shove. He turned to her and found her frowning. Oh no, I did that… I didn't want to make her…
"Well, come on Amber… We have to go. Shark Fin, do you want to come to my farm? I can make you something special." Claire said. Shark Fin cheered and followed her and Amber. They walked passed Gray and left him alone in the mines. Just an acquaintance… She frowned even more.
"Hey Claire…" Gray said. She turned to him.
"Thanks for saving me. I owe you one." Gray said. That frown disappeared and her smile returned to her beautiful face.
"I guess you do." Claire said while she continued walking away.
"She is the new farmer?" Rico asked.
"Yup, she is pretty cool." Blaze said, blushing. "Even Amber…"
"Yeah, she is pretty cool." Gray said, letting out a small grin. Claire Maple, you are something else.
