Pretty much my attitude right now is "I already have stories posted and in progress, so why the hell not add another?!" So bam! Here is this baby of a story that I have been playing with!
If anyone knows about Harvest Moon then you will be able to relate, especially if you played Harvest Moon: Magical Melody (hence name). If you have not played the game then you might not get some references I have made towards the game, but it is NOT a crossover. No characters from Harvest Moon are in here. it is all One Piece characters, I just kind of took the layout into account, some ideas, and how some characters will be, but i did try to keep people mostly IC but I can't make promises! But, like, for example, Iceberg is the mayor (which you will find out in this chappie is why I used the example) and then slowly I will introduce other characters. If you do not understand something then don't be afraid to ask I can elaborate for you in the intro next chappie or in the story if it would help in the story as well!
PLEASE READ
(if you haven't already been reading the intro):: I have not picked out a pairing yet! I mean, I am kind of leaning towards a main pairing, but I wouldn't mind if some of you (later on when introduced to the characters) wanting to see some fun with a pairing! Of course I kind of have to already dig the pairing, but you know how I like crack sometimes and I can do one-sided pairs (like someone likes Luffy but he is oblivious to the flirting). Um, let's see... I can do mentions of other pairings (I already kind of have one in mind), but please spare the suggestion of ZoSan, I'm sorry I cannot type them together, the most I would do is make someone ask if they are married and they get angry, but thats it. So, I am very sorry for those ZoSan fans, but please don't suggest that since it's like one of the main pairings I do not like very much.
So, I am sorry about that rant!
On with the story!
Harvest Piece: Luffy's Melody
Lucky!
Musical Note Earned: First Steps
"That bus driver wasn't lying when he said it was a walk." A huff left through my lips as I carried my luggage along the cobble stone path and the sign was in sight. This small skip was in my step as I saw the words on the sign get bigger as I approached.
Welcome to Foosha.
May your burdens wash away!
Yeah, that's right I am going to start living in this small town called Foosha. It all happened just a week ago when a flyer flew into my face as I walked down the sidewalk…
Flashback
I pulled it away with a small puff of air leaving a trail as it was the end of winter, but here in Red Line it was chilly most of the spring too. The first thing I saw was the big letters at the top all in bold.
WANT TO BE A FARMER?!
Of course, to anyone that would have made them roll their eyes and toss the paper away. But to me, it made my blood pump faster as I continued to read on and I moved a little closer to a wall to get out of the bustling street.
Look no further, my young fellow!
You could be a farmer and it's only a call away!
A house is provided, furnishing inside, and we will even stock
Your fridge for the first couple weeks as you
Get on your feet!
So call now at:
(123)456-7890
A burst went through me as I began weaving through the crowd to get to my apartment I shared with my brother. Excitement boiled through me as I hopped up the steps to the third floor and tested the knob to find it locked. My keys rattled loudly as I stabbed them in the keyhole and quickly made it into the home. The door slammed and my keys hit the table roughly with my feet moving to the kitchen. I yanked the phone away from the wall and listened for the tone, thankful we paid for it this month, before stabbing in the number. It found my ear as I listened to the ringing and let it go for three rings before crossing my fingers. It made it to the sixth ring and I was beginning to think it was false advertisement and was ready to hang up.
Click. "Hello, this is Iceberg."
Slight confusion was in me and hesitation thinking I had the wrong number. "Hello… Is this the number for that farming ad?" A small silence followed before I heard shifting around and suddenly a click.
"Yes, you have reached the right number. I must first ask if you are serious on the matter."
"Y-yes I am! I'm skipping a lunch date just so I could call!" I stated up in enthusiasm as it was true, I was supposed to be meeting up with my brother for lunch.
"Well, I'm glad to know this is a serious call and not a prank."
"No, this isn't a prank! I really want this opportunity!" A chuckle left the man on the other end as he cleared his throat next.
"Alright, alright, when would you like to begin?"
"As soon as I can!"
"Very well, can I get your name and current address, since we will provide the transportation."
"My name is Luffy Monkey and I live at—"
End Flashback
And that is how I got this great chance to be something that would make me happy. Of course after all that, I ran down to the local deli (as we call it) to meet my irritated brother who ordered without me. After I had ordered some food as well, he asked why I was so late and I told him I was going to be a farmer. It was obvious he was confused and asked if I bumped my head, but I went into more detail about it. When he realized I was completely serious, he smiled and said that I could take some of the money in our savings jar. I wanted to cry a little at hearing that since the jar was meant for him to go to this great college so he could work under this one big shot guy he met at a job convention.
Joy still thumped in my already racing heart and in sight was what was looked to be a type of square, maybe they have events? As I got closer I noticed a tall, slender man standing with a notebook in hand and seemed to be looking at it. When I got closer, he noticed my presence with light surprise on him.
"Monkey?"
"That's me!" I stated as I got close and set my suitcases down before extending a hand. "Nice to meet you, Bergy!" A small snort left him at that before he grasped mine and we shook.
"Nice to meet you too, Monkey, and it's Iceberg." His hair was slicked to the side with a curl coming over his forehead and dark blue eyes gleamed down at me. "Franky was supposed to pick you up in his truck."
"There was no one waiting so I just walked." We released hands as he fixed his glasses and picked up a pen to scribble down a note.
"Well, I apologize for that."
"It's not a big deal." I told him with a grin as I was still filled with excitement and he noticed as he smiled back.
"Shall we head to your new home?" He asked with a hand out and I nodded rapidly before grasping my luggage. We began walking through the square and he began to explain. "This is the Town Square where we hold events, which I will have someone bring this year's calendar by for you tomorrow, most likely." We reached a cobblestone one lane road and made our way deeper into the town. "Most places around here have signs out front so you know the name, hours, and days it's closed. Most of the places around here close around six in the evening, but there are some that stay open longer. You will also find a map of the town in your home on the table, if I remember correctly. If one is not provided then inform the person I send with the calendar." I nodded and noticed some buildings a little to the distance and some nearby, but didn't look too closely.
I had time to learn them all.
"We are getting close to it now." Bergy mentioned as I noticed a small simple home sitting close to the river and noticed how the river was to our left. "This river courses through the town, coming from the mountains, and flows into the sea."
Surprise found me when he stated that and I sniffed the air to notice the salty scent lingering around. A bigger grin found me at the thought of making a trip to see it later on and then I viewed the farm on our right. Someone was carrying something from a barn and a cow was moving away from the man. A hand shot up to wave at us and I began waving back excitedly with my luggage flopping around in my grasp as I heard Bergy mention something.
"This is Moby Dick Farm and if you have any major farming question then just ask them." A nod left me as we approached the home close to a building on the other person's farm. It looked really nice for just a one person house and it made adrenaline begin to pump faster in me. "Here we are; your new home." We stopped before it where a small path led to the door and I had a mailbox with some box-thing next to it. "Outside you have a 'shipping box', which I will have someone come by tomorrow to explain, and a mailbox. Inside you will find your main furnishings all set up, where you may move them as you please, and a supply of food for the next week or two." A paper flipped as I noticed him reading what seemed like notes as I viewed the first page hanging down and decided to rest my bags down for the moment. "A tool shed is around back with a lumber shed next to it so you may chop down trees and store wood there. The previous owner had a dog, so a doghouse is on the right side of the house."
I felt myself lean lightly to get some view of the doghouse before he caught my attention.
"This land next to your home is great for growing crops and for any questions on that then visit Asuka farm where they also sell seeds, handbooks, and trees there." He cleared his throat lightly as he flipped another page and looked at the words. "Our town is still growing so don't be surprised by any new buildings appearing." A nod left me even though I was a bit confused on the appearing part since construction usually takes a bit of time. "We have a construction company, merchant shop, hospital, and of course other houses, though most live in the same building as there shops."
"Is there only a few farmers here?" I asked curiously and he looked to me with a slight frown.
"We have the farmers at Moby Dick and the ones who mainly deal with crops at Asuka, but there is another farmer." Curiosity showed on me and he waved a hand lightly at me to try and stop it. "The only thing is that this other farmer is a bit… self-reserved and doesn't really associate with a lot of people. So if you do happen to meet him then don't mind his attitude it's just the kind of person he is." I slowly nodded my head in understanding as I kind of got the idea of he was saying and kept a mental note. "Now, that should be all for now… Do you have any questions?"
"Not at the moment." I told him truthfully as I was excited about it all and couldn't really think it all up.
"Very well, if you do then I am sure anyone in town could help or you may come by my home that is next to the square." A nod left as he soon put his hand out and we shook again. "Welcome to Foosha, I do hope you enjoy life here."
"Thank you! I'm sure I will!" He smiled to me as I grinned widely and soon let go of his hand before receiving a key. I couldn't help my excitement and soon noticed him begin down the path to leave.
"Have a good day and you should probably rest for now until tomorrow, you did have a long ride here." Bergy mentioned as he stopped by my mailbox and I gave a nod.
"I will! Thank you again!" My hand began to wave out excitedly as he merely chuckled and did a small wave before leaving back to the square.
I turned to face my new home and began doing little hops of joy. Bags found my hands as I hurried to the door and had to drop one to unlock the home, but quickly retrieved it as I entered. The smell of wood was in the air and dust as it seemed to be a while since someone was here. My finger flicked the switch and I moved to the table to notice a folded paper and set my luggage down. A quick flick to the paper had it open in a jiffy and I noticed it being the map and how areas were marked with the name of it written over the place. At least I would know where I was going and hopefully learn the area my heart.
"This is so exciting!" I shouted up before beginning to put my items away and shifting the living room and bedroom around.
