I know it's bit confusing when you don't know the captain's name, and when captain Pascal appears, it's hard to tell who's who, but just to make things clear: the captain of their division never will appear again after they get on the ship!
I know this is the first time in MONTHS I've uploaded anything, but sadly, the latest chapter for my other story, 'Orange Plus Blue Equals?' is still in... an un-upload-able condition. It might be that way for a few more months. I might even rewrite it, if I am inspired. So it's like frozen right now. Sad, huh? Most likely the only reason why you're reading this is because you were hoping this was an update of that story. Anyways, I am very inspired to write this one, so hopefully I'll continue for at least until I get to complete this one. -.-
*I find this story's plot a lot more interesting than 'Orange Plus Blue Equals?'. Seriously! And a slight note. I was planning on uploading this AFTER I completed Orange, but right now, I think it is in no condition to upload. I SERIOUSLY need to fix all the chapters. Sorry. I am a stupid perfectionist who isn't perfect D:
*Please stick with the boring beginning and wait for like a day for the next chapter D: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEE
*Oh and this is one of the stories that are pretty much review-driven. Don't get it? Don't worry. I don't know what I am saying either. ANYWAYS. (using example) For example... Molly's the main character in one chapter. And there are three other guys that have a main role in that particular 'story.' (Not every chapter has three guys/girls to choose from, btw!) Those three people are the three bachelors/bachelorettes that have potential to end up with the main character in the chapter (in this case it's Molly). The one who gets the most votes ends up with the main character! Not in that chapter only, however, but in all the chapters about the main character (hinting here that there are going to be more than 5 chapters). But please, honorable reader, don't choose the one YOU like, but the one you think would be most suitable for the main character. I mean, IT'S THE MAIN CHARACTER'S LOVE WE'RE BETTING ON HERE! x.x The main characters are very clear in every chapter except for this one, which doesn't count because it's an intro, but that shouldn't keep you from reviewing! Reviews inspire me MORE. I'll write faster, you know? Even with just one review :D
I am done with my spam. I GOT AN IDEA. From now on, I'll * important things that you should read and everything else here in this author-only corner, you decide (because you could be doing better things than reading my annoying spam).
Okay, I think I just *ed everything, but... they are all important D: Okay, it's not that helpful anymore -.-
"What is the lowest set of letters you can see?" The optometrist asked in a monotone. Apparently he had been doing this all day with almost all of the members of this division.
There was a high-pitched giggle. "A Z B Y C X." Hidden in the darkness, a smile appeared on the optometrist's frowning face as he wrote 'pass' next to her name.
He stood up. "You are finished," he said with his deep, criminal-like voice.
As the girl skipped out of the room, she flashed him her usual grin. "Bye, doc! And give me a more challenging test next time. That bottom line was glowing orange. It was sooooo easy to see!" she saluted before she slammed the door closed.
"Molly, close the door a little lighter, will you? Now look there's a crack…"
…
"Captain," the optometrist barked.
A mop of blonde hair shot up from under the desk that was labeled, 'Captain.' "Oh, you're here, Sogetsu! Guess what, I discovered-"
"Cut the useless talk, captain," Dr. Sogetsu snapped. "I wasted a whole day testing all the members in your division and only four passed. I wasted my time." He slammed down the eye exam results on the messy desk and spun around to leave.
"…I was right, wasn't I, Sogetsu?" the captain grinned, almost creepily.
The optometrist frowned. "That's why I am mad. You knew your prediction was going to be correct, why request an eye examination and waste my time?" he scowled and slammed the door shut.
"Aye, his temper is still the same," the captain laughed after Sogetsu's footsteps became faint. After digging the telephone out of a mountain of papers, he held the red button and said, "Lieutenant Brown, do you copy?"
He let go of the button and a moment later, a there was a reply. "Lieutenant Brian Brown, what can I do for you, Captain, over."
"Get the A-Squad to my office immediately."
Operation: Save an Island!
Chapter 1: And the Vacation Begins!
"A-Squad, reporting!" The older girl barked, saluting. The three other members also saluted sharply.
The captain of their division stood up from his desk and took off his glasses. "Angelaaaaa~" he yelled lovingly and jumped at the girl. Angela gave him a disgusted look and took a step to the left.
"So captain," she said mercilessly to the form on the ground crying something about being abandoned by his daughter. "What did you call us here for? What mission is it this time?"
"Infiltrate the Afghanistan ranks and disable their cannons?" A short girl with chestnut-brown hair piped up. The captain shook his head. "Deep-sea diving to capture a rare jellyfish?" He shook his head again. "Hmm… I know! World domination!"
The older boy slapped the back of her head lightly. "Molly, don't make such jokes up."
Molly rubbed the back of her head and grinned at the boy. "Teehee."
"Well, Molly," the captain said, now that he recovered and calmly sat at his desk with his arms crossed. "You were close." He stood on his swivelly chair with one foot on his desk for the dramatic effect. He stretched out his hand as far as possible and pointed at the squad leader. "Your next mission is to save an island. Operation: Save an Island, COMMENCED!" he yelled.
Angela slapped away the finger that was mainly directed at her, as she was the leader of the squad. She turned away to leave, only to be stopped by the captain's panicked protest, "You have to at least know the details like when and where!"
Out of nowhere, glasses appeared on the bridge of Angela's nose and she pushed it up with her middle finger. There was a glint of light that bounced off the lens. "Unfortunately, Kevin already stole that information from your computer," she stated.
The captain whipped around to see the small boy by his laptop holding a USB. He smiled nervously. "Sorry, Dad- I mean Captain. Angela insisted."
The captain sniffed. "Kevin…"
"The faster we get this mission done, the faster Molly and I can get the new edition of Call of Duty!" The older boy said, flashing the captain with a toothy grin.
"Kasey…"
"We'll see you soon, Captain," Angela said (her glasses disappeared as fast as they appeared). And the door closed.
As the four walked away from the Captain's office, they heard a muffled, "MOLLY! KEVIN! KASEY! WHYYY YOU BETRAYED MEE!"
The Captain sat back down on his seat and rested his head on his hands. "They got much more experienced after those three months of training. I was right to give them a little vacation." He opened a drawer and pulled up a painting of the Harvest Goddess. "I hope they save the island slowly. Maybe interact with the villagers. They never really had friends… Lieutenant, you sent them the package, right?" He said to the telephone.
"Yes sir."
…
"There's no way I am wearing that," Angela declared. She pushed the brown box under the bed of the cabin.
"Aww, Angie-Angie, but it's so cute! See, I am wearing mine," Molly said while tugging on the ends of her skirt. (A/N: now, they are wearing their default outfits in Harvest Moon Animal Parade :D) "I never thought there would be a day Dad- I mean Captain would let me wear a MINI skirt!"
"Yeah, Angela," Kasey added. "And your jean-shorts aren't even that long."
Angela flashed him a glare. Like everyone else, Angela treated Molly nicer than everyone else. Kasey backed away with his hands in the air. Maybe another reason is because she's a little sexist, and she probably has a grudge on Kasey.
"Unguuhlah… (Angela…)" Kevin mumbled through the pillow.
"Kevin, get your face out of the pillow so we can hear you," Kasey said, sitting down on the wooden floor.
Kevin groaned and turned his head to side. His eyes were shut tightly. "Angela… Wearing… a black… military… uniform will cause suspicions. Changing into… the outfit Captain gave you… would make you… blend in with the rest of the… villagers… ugh." And he dropped his head back onto the pillow.
"Kevin's right, Ang," Kasey said, feeling a little brave. "People will notice you a mile away."
"You're tall already and you wear such tall high heels…" Molly pouted.
Angela sighed sourly and walked out the room. Without the box. "Does that mean our negotiation failed?" Molly whispered.
Before Kasey could whisper back, they heard Angela's demanding voice from the next room. "Captain Pascal, how far is our destination? Would it quicken the arrival if some of us use oars to row?" The door of the room burst open and Angela demanded, "Kasey. Molly. Get out there and row! Kevin needs to get on land. Fast!" She death-glared the two of them (especially Kasey) and Kasey immediately scrambled out the door. "Molly," Angela warned. "Kevin's sea-sickness isn't going to fix itself."
Molly stayed at where she was and pouted.
"Get out, I need to change."
"What about Kevin? This is the only cabin we have. You can't possibly haul him out."
Angela scoffed. "What are you talking about?" she asked as she was unbuttoning her shirt, making sure she was facing the wall. "We are siblings."
Molly sighed and closed the door. She dejectedly turned around to run right into Kasey's chest. "She brings up that excuse again," Molly said.
"Haha, I guess Ang didn't consider the two of us as siblings…" Kasey said sadly.
"But… we were always together… ever since we were picked up by Dad- I mean Captain."
Kasey patted his little sister's head. "You don't have to call him Captain around me, Molly. He's technically our dad anyways…"
…
Spring 1st, Year 1
Town Hall
12:00 PM
"We are the new residents," Angela declared to a platinum-haired boy. Sadly, he was about an inch shorter than her. Even without her heels.
"I see," he replied, refusing to look up at her. He lifted a key (most likely to their new house) from his breast pocket and handed it to her without looking up from the clipboard he was holding. He then walked behind his father's desk and sat down.
Angela scowled and mumbled 'rude fellow' under her breath. Before she turned her heel to leave, Molly pulled on her sleeve. "Don't we have to ask him about the Harvest Goddess?" she whispered in her ear.
Angela's eyes widened. That was the main reason they came here: to save the Harvest Goddess, and save this island! The file Kevin stole from the Captain's computer only had the tickets to this island, Castanet, and a note that said: Good luck blending in, you awesome A-ranked spy daughters and sons. "He knew we were going to steal his information," she whispered to herself. She crossed her arms and stomped back to the desk. She coughed. "Excuse me."
"What?" the boy answered without looking up.
She lowered herself so she was at his eye-level. "Do you know of a deity named 'Harvest Goddess'?" she asked carefully and slowly.
The boy removed his nose from the documents for the first time at the mention of the deity. Angela sighed and said, "You actually have nice blue eyes once you are able to see them," while pulling out a chair in front of him. The others followed her example and sat in a line in front of the mayor's desk. "My name is Angela."
The boy seemed a little shocked at the sudden introduction. He nodded immediately and said, "I am Gill."
"Molly~"
"I am Kasey."
"My name is Kevin…"
"Now that we are done with introductions," Angela said, jumping to the point. "We would like to request information about the Harvest Goddess."
Gill's eyes widened. "You guys are the most talented A-Squad, the most deadly group of secret agents?"
"Gosh, the way you say it makes it seem like we are amateurs," Molly murmured.
"We get that a lot, don't we?" Kasey laughed.
"Well, I would obviously think you weren't because half of you don't even look over 21…" Gill said.
"Hey! I am 21 years old, thank you very much," Molly scoffed. "Kasey is 25 and Angela is-" She got a death glare from Angela and quickly closed her mouth.
"Anyways," Gill said. "Before, the Harvest Goddess's power had kept the island living. However, the Harvest Goddess Tree's power has been declining."
"You want us to restore the power of the Harvest Tree?" Kevin asked.
"Correct. The only way to restore it is to ring five of the bells and call the Harvest King," Gill explained.
"So the way to save this island is to ring five bells and meet another god?" Molly asked excitedly. Gill nodded. "Yay! This is such an easy mission. We can go home back really soon to play Call of Duty, huh, Kasey?"
"I suppose."