Soul Mates

Summary: From the time they meet to the birth of their child and then on. HM: A New Beginning-Rachel/Neil

Quick (hopefully XD) A/N: So I finally got Harvest Moon: A New Beginning and have been playing it non-stop! I named my farm Angel Farm and played as a girl (since I am one lol) with pale white skin, long dark blue hair, grey tough-girl eyes and the work outfit instead of the girl's overalls. I named her Ninian (nicknamed Nina by Neil) though because I didn't like Rachel all that much and I married Neil! The Ninian in this story has the wide eyes though, because it's more appropriate with her personality here (soft spoken, curious but frightens easily, shy, bit of a cry baby but very determined and has a slight temper). So this story only has Neil's meeting, heart events, marriage, etc… so each chapter will be a Neil event. And, yes, the cow's name is MooMoo! Real original I know, blah, blah, blah… But I have a tradition, silly as it may seem, in all Harvest Moon games, even when I start a game over, to name my first cow MooMoo and my first chicken ChiChi! Okay! …Wow…so much for a quick A/N… On with the story! XD

Chapter One - Meeting Neil

The new farmer and owner of Angel Farm, Ninian Angelicana, pulled on her brown shoes over her white socks and using one pale white hand, pushed her long, dark blue hair out of her wide innocent looking grey eyes, before pulling on her tan work gloves to complete her farm worker's outfit. With a quick smile and nod to herself, Ninian stood and walked towards the front door.

"Mooooo."

'What was that?' Ninian thought pausing in step just as she was about to open the door and go outside.

"Mooooo."

'There it is again! I'd better go see!'

Ninian hurried out of her house and heard another 'mooooo' noise to her left. She walked over to the path that lead to Echo Village and saw a cow walking towards her. It mooed at her causing Ninian to smile and pet it.

"Aww, where'd you come from?" She cooed softly.

"Hey, you there!" Ninian jumped startled as she heard someone call to her. She looked up at the figure approaching her. "Are you Ninian?"

It was a guy, and a cute one at that! Ninian fought not to blush. He had golden hair that spiked downwards at the end and pointy dark pink eyes. He wore a dark pink and black jacket, a black shirt with white designs, black, grey and white cameo pants and black combat boots and gloves-both had silver buckles.

Ninian nodded quietly to his question as she continued to pet the cow.

"Yes, I'm Ninian." She answered shyly as he watched her pet the cow intensely.

"I'm Neil. I run the animal store in this town." He said, "Old man Dunhill sends me to give his regards."

"I see." Ninian said quietly. "And the cow?"

"Oh, this? Think of it as a contribution to you stock." Neil answered.

Ninian's eyes widened in excitement. "Really? Wow! Thank you so much!"

Neil looked alarmed at her sudden burst of excitement and turned his head away from Ninian, blushing slightly and sputtered nervously, "Don't get me wrong! It's a present from Dunhill. I'm just the messenger." He grumbled.

"Still thank you. For delivering her at least." She beamed.

Neil looked back at Ninian after several seconds. "How about picking a name?" He asked.

"Oh! Uh…" Ninian stammered, trying to think of a name. "I…I don't know. What do you think?"

"How about MooMoo?" He asked averting his gaze again with another blush.

"MooMoo? This sounds right." Ninian approved shyly. "It's perfect. Thank you."

"Hmph, I guess that will do." Neil mumbled.

The cow mooed again, happy with her new name.

"Yes, it will, won't it MooMoo." Ninian asked the animal softly.

MooMoo mooed happily again.

Neil looked thoughtful for a moment. "This one doesn't normally trust people. I had a hard time bringing her here. I think she's quite fond of you." Neil said and smiled a bit causing Ninian to smile back. Neil then glanced away and looked thoughtful again and murmured to himself slightly, "What can I do? It was her farewell gift." He glanced at Ninian, who looked a bit confused, again. "I'll give it to you as a present, but just this one time."

Neil handed Ninian three items. "Uhh-…" She started but was cut off.

"Here's a milker, a brush and a pitch fork. Use them wisely!" Neil informed her sternly.

"O-Okay! Thanks…" She mumbled.

Neil suddenly smacked his forehead, startling Ninian. "Wait a minute! Aren't you a total beginner at stock breeding? Do you even know how to take of animals?" He demanded.

"Of course I do!" Ninian huffed, glaring a bit at Neil.

Neil calmed down and nodded in satisfaction. "In that case, you're good to go!" Neil said, then once again looked thoughtful. "Should I tell you about my Animal Store?"

Ninian nodded.

"It's open from Monday to Thursday, and the hours are 10:00AM to 6:00PM." Neil said. "We're closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so make sure to buy everything you need beforehand."

"Okay." Ninian said.

"Also, my shop is located on the Town Plaza, so it's closed rainy days. Keep that in mind!" Neil warned.

"I will." Ninian said.

Neil nodded in satisfaction, "So, I'll be heading back. MooMoo is counting on you, so make sure you take proper care of her."

"Okay. I will, I promise!" Ninian smiled softly.

Neil only nodded in reply and then took his leave.