"A job well done, right?" I wiped the sweat off my forehead and glanced at my sprite, Finn. He nodded and I smiled, "We'll be able to eat a lot tonight with all these crops!" My field was practically filled with every vegetable, flower, everything. After four years, I was able to have my house remodeled to the largest size, even my barn and coop. I worked my blood and sweat off to achieve my dream ever since I moved to Castanet Island. Now there was one more dream for me to finish and that's to have a family!

My eyes glanced up at the sky. A hint of purple and blue stretched beyond the dark, starry sky. At the horizon, the orange ball began to sink deeper and deeper and deeper. It was getting late. I have a secret, or fear if I might add. Darkness will always frighten me forever. It was a vivid memory that happened when I was little, but I just knew that I had the fear of being alone in complete darkness. So I rushed inside, closing the door behind me. I turned around and guess what? It was dark. Poor Finn. I was holding him right into my arms, squishing him. But I noticed something strange . . . The TV was on.

"F-Finn . . . I'm scared." I whispered to him. "Go check who's on the couch . . ."

Finn gasped, shaking his head. "N-No way! What if it's a zombie or. . Or a ghost?!"

Then I heard something rustle. Suddenly, piercing red eyes that glowed like fire was peeking above the couch. They stared straight at me. "You humans are so noisy. Quiet down, would you?" A deep voice spoke, a hint of annoyance.

Finn flew from my arms and pressed the button on the lamp, revealing someone I didn't expect. A . . . Pervert?!

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A passionate of red ran through his long, silky hair. He wore a robe with some mythical design on it; beautiful and detailed. Golden jewelry was wrapped around his muscular arms, as well. What confused me, however, was a strange red aura that was surrounding this strange man.

I simply stood there, my eyes glued to him. A random person I have never met was in MY house. Watching television in MY house. Sitting on the couch in MY house. And talking to me . . . In MY house!

"P-Pervert! I got an axe and I'm n-not afraid to use it!" My trembling hands were firmly holding onto the wooden stick of my axe. "T-Tell me why're you here and then . . . Get out!!"

The strange man's eyebrow arched, his squinting eyes staring at me as if I was an idiot. I heard him scoff, crossing his arms as he stood. "You don't remember me, do you? Hmph. That's what to be expected of a mere human, I suppose."

My mouth dropped, a vein popping into my forehead. He was insulting me? And what was he talking about? I have never met him in my life!

Finn flew near me ear, sitting on my shoulder. He whispered, "Hikari! Don't you remember? That's the Harvest God!!" The Harvest God . . . That does sound familiar. "You met him in the springs up in the mountain of Garmon Mines." Now that I think about it . . . I could remember a faint memory of the mysterious springs in the mountain. Suddenly, a flashback of some sort popped into my mine.

"Finn, look! Finally . . . A hot springs!" I pointed, making out the energy I wasted from hammering my way through these dark depths.

Finn was pulling on my shirt, whimpering. "Hikari noooo! You can't enter that!"

I looked at him, squinting my eyes. "Who said? Castanet Island is for everyone! Regardless of who owns or lives here. If this person has a problem with it. . . Well, they better deal with it." Besides that, I was way too tired to get out of the hot springs anyway. I could feel its hot water relieving my stress and washing away my haziness.

Suddenly, I felt a shadow looming over me and a small scoff escaping the stranger's lips. "Hmph. You got some nerve to enter the Harvest God's land, mortal." I looked up, my eyes staring up at a buffed man with long red hair tied into a braid, a white robe with gold armlets on his upper arm, and a rude personality. "From the looks of it. . . It seems you don't know who I am. As said before, I am the Harvest God. The one who lives atop Garmon Mines." He squatted to take a better look at me, and I flushed.

"H-Harvest God . . . ?" I squeaked.

He nodded, his piercing eyes looking straight through mine. The corner of his lip curled, "Hm. . . Did you change your mind already? I guess you fully understand that some parts of the land aren't for everyone, right?" He teased.

In my head I thought that no matter whom or what this person is, I will not back down in fear. So instead, I blurted something that I regretted for a long time. "I-I don't care! I'll stay here to prove my point! You'll see!!" To be honest, I also didn't want him to see my butt-naked.

The Harvest God simply scoffed again and stood, walking up the old, stone-like stairs. "Suit yourself. You'll give in soon enough, human." Then he disappeared from above.

Minutes passed and I could feel my body temperature rising. Finn was getting worried and a bit annoyed that I entered the "King's Royal Palace" or so to speak. Suddenly, night fell before my eyes. My vision started to become blurry and the world was spinning around my head. The blood rushed through my body like a speedy whirlpool. Staying in the hot springs too long was bad to my health. I told myself that the Harvest God must be sleeping at this time of day so I decided to get out of the water. I staggered a bit and tried to search for my clothes; feeling a bit dizzy. Finn couldn't help me since he was sleeping on a rock. At that moment, I realized that my clothes were no where to be found. I had a choice to just run through the cold, deserted mines or just chill out with the Harvest God. Before I could make a choice, a warm hand touched my shoulder from behind. Chills ran down my spine as I flinched furiously. I peeked over my shoulder, my eyes failing me, and saw a large figure wrapping its arms around my boiling body. Then, I blacked out. No longer could I think and because of my stupidity, I learned to never be stubborn. After that, I couldn't remember a thing of what happened that night. Nothing.

I went back to reality, finding myself blanking out. "O-Oh. . ." I said, my cheeks showing a hint of pink.

The Harvest God threw his arms over the couch, relaxing them. He flipped his hair, "So you remember now, human?"

"A-Anyway!! You didn't answer my q-question yet. . . Why are you here?! Shouldn't you be at your 'territory' or something?" I shouted back.

He was silent for a moment, not making the slightest sound. At times like this, I would think that I probably angered him or I need to repeat myself. After a while, he finally spoke with a loud voice. "Woman. I am ordering you to let me stay at your shelter for the time being or else."

My mouth dropped. I was shocked, no, beyond that. "You will what?! B-But why?!" I couldn't imagine a God actually staying with a low life girl like me. His reason for this, nothing. He chose not to answer, instead ignore my questions as if I didn't say a word. We just met and all and he's taking things far too fast. "A. . . Answer me!"

His head turned sideways, his usual strict expression staring at me. "Human. Get me a meal. I am famished."

When I was about to jolt towards him and give this god a punishment, I ended up loitering to the kitchen without hesitation. Was I scared if I reject his command? Probably. But now that I think about it. . . I'm almost like a maid to him or something. The role fits, right?

I sighed, preparing "His Royal Highness's" dinner. "I have a name, you know." My eyes glanced at him. He was still staring at the television, motionless.

"Is that so?" He simply said which he angered me.

I started chopping on the vegetables hard and fast, trying to relieve my anger. Of course, Finn tried to calm me down but I guess I couldn't get the clue. Serving the God after we just met was a pain in the neck. What's worse, he's living in my house. But now that I think about it, maybe I could give this guy a chance. What if he had a bad accident or something? I know what that feels like.

"What on Goddess's name is taking you so long? Hmph. I didn't expect humans to be so slow." He commented.

My opinion of him changed. There was no way I could give him a chance! Why? His attitude is starting to bug me!

Finally, I scooped his dinner down onto his plate and handed it over to him. "There. Happy now?" I said, an angry vein forcing its way out of my skin. I swear, I just want the punch that pretty face of his! Instead, I walked away with some dignity.

Before I managed to walk to my bed, I heard a simple word escape his mouth. Just one word that enriched my heart; making me feel so. . . Warm.

"Thanks."

I went to bed, lying down on my soft mattress. Sure the Harvest God says harsh and rude words, but he's gentle. The guy is surely a mystery, that's for sure.

What's strange is that when I slept, I felt something warm wrap around me like a blanket almost. Like a fire, but not really a fire. . . A friendly fire. It cuddled me almost as a gentle embrace. In my dreams, all I see was the sun and nature. From the distance, I saw a familiar red-headed guy. Strange, Gill told me that if you dream of someone you know. . . It means that you have feelings or that you're friendly with them. However, I can't seem to figure out who that red head is. Whatever he is, the dream surely melted away the darkness that overwhelmed me.


A/N: So after a few months, I've managed to finally make a story about the Harvest God and Hikari! Gimme your thoughts and comments please. :3