A/N: Okay, so I've never wrote a fanfic before so now I'm giving it my all. ^.^ I do not own Harvest Moon or Skye (T.T), but I do own Taylor, Sora, and about maybe half of Taylor's family that'll make an appearance in this story. Um... I think that covers everything...
It was cold the winter night as the thief peered into the window of the two-bedroom house. He brushed frost off the window with his pale hand, unfazed by the coldness that stung at his bare hand.
He had quickly learned that it didn't matter much whether he had dressed for the weather. He couldn't feel the sun on his back, and he hasn't felt it since he left his home almost five years ago. It was almost a blessing that he could walk in a blizzard in only boxers and not feel chilled, but sometime the thief missed the feeling of the sun on his neck.
The lone blond farmer laid in her bed, unaware of the mint observed her sleeping figure. He burned the mental picture of the sleeping beauty into his memory before walking away from the window. Every second he spent on this farm put the woman in even more trouble.
The silvered-haired man smirked when he heard the shouts of the mob that was chasing them. After a year, don't you think they would've given up on catching him? He jogged to the safe haven of the solitary barn, jumping the stone fence.
Snow fell from the clouds above as he pulled open the barn door and ducked into the safety of the barn. Running a hand through his hair he shook off the stray snowflakes as he settled himself into a pile of clean hay.
Outside the farmer could be heard arguing with the angry mob, convincing them that the phantom thief wasn't on her farm. Like the last week, she protected him and pissed off the crowd.
Inside the barn he chuckled to himself fingering the latest prize he had obtained. Living in this valley had been his way of escaping, but he knew with the coming his freedom was coming to an end. It was nearing the five years he was given to hide before someone would be searching for him.
A sly smile broke out across his lips at the thought of him actually being captured.
"Bring it on, Sora."
The green-haired girl bowed to the man that sat in front of her. Still dressed in her school uniform of short grey plaid skirt with a solid grey button down blazer, she waited patiently as her family head read through a folder that, she knew, contained information about her. Why she was picked out of her plentiful family she would never know.
"Top of class, black belt in karate…" He muttered reading through the information. "You just recently graduated didn't you?"
She was surprised that he had directed the question, but hid it as she nodded. "Valedictorian of the class." She muttered looking towards her feet.
"Taylor, look at me when you speak." He commanded firmly. "It says that you were the female to be valedictorian of the school in over 50 years." He continued referring to the folder.
Taylor nodded, looking towards the figure. The room was dim, except for the one light that hung over her head. She could only make out the outline of the furniture and barely the outline of the head of the Korin family. It was a scene similar to a mobster movie. The boss sitting at his desk giving the worker his orders.
"I w-would like to know why I'm here." Taylor stuttered afraid of him lashing out at her. "I still have to house work to tend to."
"Taylor, patience. I need a… favor." His voice hinting a tint of challenge. "Five years ago, I had a… apprentice, of sorts. He was a boy that wanted to live freely and enjoyed challenges. On this day five years ago, I let him travel freely on his own will with the challenge that I would send someone to search for him."
"You wish for me to find this man." Taylor said softly. Her brother would despise this.
"Yes. I have a good idea where he is hiding. You want you to move to this town and find him."
"I don't have much a choice do I?" Taylor dared to ask. "What is his name and age?"
He chuckled fondly at the girl. For only being 18, she was obedient. "Steiner, 19."
"Where is this town?"
"About an hours walk west of Mineral Town. A small valley I'll have your furniture sent before you." The family head continued smiling. "Taylor, when you've settled in, I'll mail you all the information you'll need."
"Yes, Sora." She addressed him by his known name. Knowing that was her cue to be dismissed, Taylor turned to leave pausing only at the door. "Is there anything else I must know?"
"How do you feel about farming, Taylor?"
A/N: I did forget something! Review or Flame or whatever! I love getting feedback! :)