Alrighty, *fingers crossed* :3
Hope you guys like it!
Constructive criticism is most welcome!

*I'd like to thank my favourite (and the most annoying) editor Shaman Hime!
You rock!~

Quick diclaimer:
I do not own Harvest Moon: Animal Parade...yet...

"Shoot! I'm going to be really late!"

Molly grabbed her hammer and quickly stuffed it in her rucksack. Finn was taking a nap in the front pocket and she knocked him really hard in the process- surprising him.

"WHA..! WHAT 'S GOING ON?" he cried, digging his head into Molly's shoulder.
"We're leaving," she replied quietly, "hurry up, we're going to be late."
Finn rubbed his eyes and yawned, "Why? What's the time? Where are we going?"
"It's 7:30," she answered irritated, as she tried to jam the last ore she found, "I promised Luna that I'll meet her at the Brass Bar, remember?"
"Oh, yeah…" Finn yawned and sat on a rock, "I remember."

Molly rolled her eyes and smiled. She finally managed to zip her rucksack, she slung it on her back,
"Come on lazy butt," she nudged Finn and quickly headed towards the stairs.
"Hey…hey…HEY! Molly! Wait up!"

Molly stepped out of Ganache Mine with Finn at her tail.

The night sky was a carpet of dark blue, stitched with threads of glimmering stars. The wind frolicked jovially- sweet, soft and mellow; Molly took a deep slow breath and, after holding it for five seconds, let it out. Finn yawned again and sneezed, Molly chuckled and gave him a slight shove. Then, glancing at her watch, she began to panic,
"Hell! It's already 8:10!" She snapped, "Luna is going to be furious."
Molly grasped her head in frustration.
"I shouldn't have gone fishing with Toby," she groaned, "how on Earth will I reach Harmonica on time?"

She reviewed the route in her head: she has to gallop through Ganache Mine District, passing the accessory shop, the grocery store, Ramsey's store and the Dale's shop, then she has to use the bridge and run down the winding dirt path. After that she'll have to run past the pond, her farm, the watermill and then dash across the endless hills and plains; finally reaching Harmonica. Even after that, she'd have to run to the Brass Bar all the way at the edge of town. She whimpered in aggravation.

"Or you could just use the mine cart"

Molly blinked. Not only hadn't she realized that she was thinking aloud, but the idea never hit her.
That's it! She thought
"THAT'S IT!" she yelled cheerfully, "Oh my Goddess! Finn you're a genius!"
She tackled Finn into a hug.
"Umm…you're welcome?" he replied startled, but nonetheless enjoyed the hug.
"Come on!" she exclaimed, running towards the mine cart.

Bo recently fixed the mine cart so that she can easily go to town, without having to take the long route or tiring her horse by the trip. It was an old wooden cart, that looked more or less like box of oranges with wheels-save the picture of the orange; nevertheless, it did its job well. Molly hopped into the mine cart and Finn excitedly joined her.
"Castanet! Here we come!"
And with that, she pulled the safety lever and the mine cart rocked to life.

The mine cart started to slowly move and then it gradually picked up pace. Seconds later, they were sliding down the slope at top speed.
"WHOOHOO!" the little Harvest Sprite shrieked, with his hands up in the air.

They were thrust to the right, then abruptly to the left, entering a cave. It was pitch black, but after a couple of seconds, it became illuminated by torches hung on either side. It always made Molly wonder, if one of the torches were to ever die, who would light it up? And do they die out in the first place?
They looked like guardians. Guardians who would watch over whoever who entered the mouth of the dragon and made sure that they reached the other side safe and sound- and enjoyed the ride too.

However, tonight, it seemed like it was the guardians' day off.

They entered a vast tunnel, where the walls widened- it looked like the stomach of a dragon. As they progressed through the new section of the cave, they reached a bridge. Finn was humming an unknown melody happily; he swayed and danced to it. Molly found herself swaying along with him and humming her own tune. Closing her eyes, she flew to her own world.

"MOLLY!"

Molly fell from the clouds to reality. She saw Finn, his eyes wide open and pointing forward. Molly followed his finger and gasped. There was a gap in the rails and a big hole waited for them on the bridge. Finn flew and hid behind her, shaking violently. Thinking fast, she tried to get hold of the safety lever on the outer side of cart-but she couldn't reach it. Molly leaned forward to grasp it. Scared she would topple over, Finn grabbed her. Molly strained to grip the lever- she inched closer. The cart was edging closer to the gap. Molly pushed herself a bit further down. Finn reached a level of anxiety he never thought anyone could reach.

Just a little bit further…
Globules of sweat meandered down her face.
Come on…come on…
Her heart was thrashing in her chest.
Closer…just a bit closer…

"Got it!...AAAAAH!"

Dum-dum-dum-duuuuuuummmmm!~ :3