A Farmer's Life for Me
Author: Gamer Girl 3000
Genre: General
Rating: K+
Summary: Tricia is the new farmer in Rose Bud Village. She has little experience with handling a farm but hopes to become successful in the process. Of course, she falls in love with a male farmer from Blue Sky Ranch, Blue. Will she win the man of her dreams and become a successful farmer?
Author's Note
Hi! I'm Gamer Girl 3000, and I'm new to the place. As you can probably tell from my PenName, I love to play video games. It's my favorite pastime! I don't know where I would be without my game consoles and games!
Anyways, this is my first fanfiction, so I apologize for any mistakes you might see. I accept flames and/or comments, but I just wish that you guys will be honest with me! If it's horrible, it's horrible, I'll accept that. If it's good, it's good, I'll also accept that (but with happiness, LOL). The story is told in Tricia's point of view, by the way. Oh, and I'm sorry for any dialogue that I got wrong from the Harvest Moon: Magical Melody video game.
Okay, enough chatter and here is the first chappie of A Farmer's Life for Me.
Tootles,
Gamer Girl 3000
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After a pleasant chat with Mayor Theodore, I became the owner of a nicely large plot of land conveniently set near the ocean. I would be residing in a comfortably small house that appeared to be quite cozy. Since it was nighttime when I moved to Rose Bud Village, after I furnished the house to my liking, I immediately hopped into my bed and slept. My first night in a new village, and I spent most of it decorating the house and sleeping soundly.
I awoke early the next morning, opening my eyes at six o' clock AM sharp. I stretched and dressed into tidy clothes; I don't want to set a bad impression on fellow villagers on my first day (or would you call it my second day?).
After dressing into my attire for the day, I heard someone knock on my door. That frightened me a bit; I quickly checked myself in the mirror to see if I was okay. I approached the door, my heart beating against my ribs, and turned the doorknob, slowly opening the door.
A young woman with short brown hair and large brown eyes was at my door. She wore an apron over her orange-and-yellow dress, and was smiling a friendly smile. "Uh, hello. I'm Ellen. Are you the new farmer?"
I nodded, my nervousness decreasing a bit at the sight of her friendly smile. "Yes, I'm the new farmer. My name's Tricia. It's a pleasure to meet you, Ellen."
"I can say the same," chuckled Ellen. "I found this dog near your house. Would you mind taking him?"
Now, I love animals, so of course I couldn't refuse her kind offer. Plus, the dog was wagging its tail at me cutely; he was so irresistible! "Sure, I'll take him. Er, what is his name?"
Ellen blushed with embarrassment. "Actually, Tricia, I don't know myself. I was hoping you could name him, if that's possible?" she asked sheepishly.
I laughed heartily. "I'll name him. Thanks, Ellen, and have a great rest of the day!"
Ellen nodded. "You, too, Tricia. And, if you ever need help farming, you can always come to the Blue Sky Ranch. My family works there, and I help them. See you around!"
I closed the door as the puppy entered my house, barking energetically. I kneeled down and patted him on the head gently. "Hi, little dog, I'm Tricia, your new owner. Now, for your name... Would you like Hyper?"
The dog barked at the name, shaking his head slightly, as if he understood me. I raised an eyebrow. "All right. Hmm... How about we give you a foreign name? Like, something in Japanese? Would you like that?"
The puppy barked happily at my suggestion. I grinned.
"How about Ringo? It's Japanese for 'apple'." I patted him on the head again.
The dog shook his head in that small way of his. I furrowed my eyebrows and thought carefully. Finally, I got something.
"Hmm! What about Éclair? It's French for lightning," I offered. It would match his personality well. I mean, the dog's energetic! I thought to myself.
He jumped up at the name, probably meaning he liked it. I smiled at him. "All right, your name's Éclair!" I decided as the pup jumped into my arms.
I took Éclair outside, and tried to whistle. At first, he didn't come, but at the fourth whistle, he turned his head to me and ran over.
Then, while exploring the mountainous region of Rose Bud Village, I ran into three little elves. One was blue, one was red, and the other was yellow. They didn't tell me their names, but they led to a spring. The Harvest Goddess Spring, I believe.
And, in that mystical spring, I saw a statue of a beautiful woman, clad in a grand dress. Her face was darkened by sorrow, and I felt some sting in my heart.
The little elves told me the story of the Harvest Goddess, who wasn't stone before she turned herself into a statue. They were shocked at the fact I could see them, and they claimed not many people could spot them.
They told me about obtaining fifty Notes, in which after accomplishing this, the Harvest Goddess would break free of her own spell. I believed them, of course, for why wouldn't I? Their story touched me, and the blue elf looked a little teary-eyed as they recalled their times with her.
The elves handed me a pedometer, and told me to do my best to awaken the Harvest Goddess, and to complete my "mission".
It's all a bit of a rush for a villager as new as me, but I knew I was up for the challenge.
And then came along Jamie.
