The Morning sun swept over the valley as the day began Zelda woke up to the sound familiar sound of a rooster crowing. She sat up in bed and stretched with a yawn. After pushing her blond hair out of her face she slowly got out up. Walking towards the kitchen she turned on her TV as she went. Grabbing a carton of orange juice out of the fridge she poured herself a glass. She walked back into her main room which doubled as a living and dining room. She sat down at her table and turned her attention to the now working television.

"The weather is looking great for tomorrow, with sun shining bright the whole day with a small chance of clouds" The weather channel reported. The announcer giving the audience his signature smile.

Zelda grinned at the news, drinking the last drop from her glass. She quickly walked outside to begin the day with her morning chores. Zelda owned Hyrule Farm in Stardew valley that she had inherited from her grandfather. She hadn't know her grandfather very well as she grew up in the city and he had to spend most of his time on the farm. He was a very poor man and most could say an even more poor farmer but from she had gathered from the mayor, Zelda could tell that he was a wonderfully kind man who worked hard every day. She wished that she had been able to spend more time with him, other than the few times she had met him as a child, it felt like he was almost a stranger. Even so she was extremely grateful to inherit the large plot of land, even if it was in a bad condition when she arrived. It gave her the chance for a new start and to hopefully put her past behind her.

Through hard work Zelda had greatly improved the farm and transformed it into a very profitable business. She managed to increase the field size and was growing an assortment of different kinds of fruits and vegetables. She had even managed to build a chicken coop which she collected fresh eggs from every day. After watering all her crops and tending to her chickens she checked the time, it was only nine. She decided to walk into town and see what's up, she needed groceries anyway.

The walk between her farm and town was only a five minute journey and Zelda enjoyed the morning stroll. There was a slight summer breeze in the air which was a nice relief from the usual summer heat. She had only lived in the valley for a few months but she was making good friends in the community. The mayor, Lewis was an old friend of her grandfathers and was the first to welcome her into town. Zelda had been meaning to ask Lewis about what her grandfather was like but she never found a good time to bring it up.

Soon in what felt like no time, she was entering the small town. Passing by the doctors clinic she look around at the town square. Not many people were moving about as it was still a bit early. She walked up to the general store and stopped to look at the notice board that hung just outside. She noticed there was a new piece of paper that had been pinned up next to the town calendar.

"I need some fresh spice berries for a new dish I am working on. If anyone finds any could you bring them to me?" She read on the piece of paper. She checked the name signed on it which was written at the bottom. Coraline. Zelda thought about it for a second and came to the decision to help. "Why not?" she said out loud with a smile. It wasn't like she had anything better to do. Noticing the sound of footsteps behind her she turned around to see Shane on his morning walk to work.

"Hey Shane!" She shouted as she ran up to join him. He only rolled his eyes in response. Shane was a tough nut to crack, Zelda had been trying to get him to smile since she met him. The scruffy, black haired young man walked to work every day and would occasionally run into the blond in the morning. Shane kept to himself and most would describe his personality as guarded. Shane acted like her attempts of befriending him was annoying but Zelda knew that she was getting through, even if he would never admit it.

"Need something?" he mumbled continuing to walk.

"What? Can't I say hi to my favorite morning grump?" She said with a small giggle. Zelda could tell Shane was working a little harder to conceal his smirk. "But since you brought it up, I could use some help."

"I don't have time to help you." He responded quickly

"You don't even know what I am going to ask? She said in a playful tone. This caused Shane to raise an eyebrow. "I'm looking for spice berries, I was wondering if you had seen any around?"

"Nah haven't really the had time to look. Should be some uphill." With that he continued to walk to work.

Zelda shouted a thank you as he walked away. Taking his advice she began to walk up hill towards the mountains that overlooked the valley. On her journey she passed by the old community center. The building was old and worn down but instead of looking like some haunted mansion it somehow, as if by magic had a peaceful look to it. She was so distracted by the building she nearly missed Robin.

The local carpenter, Robin was the second person she met and was always willing to give her helpful advice. Robin was also the one who had helped Zelda upgrade her farmhouse and build her chicken coop. She had become almost like an aunt to Zelda which the blonde felt she was very lucky to have. Robin was wearing a plain orange t-shirt and brown pants. Her red hair was done up in its usual ponytail and her bangs fell behind her ears.

"Hey Zelda." Robin said snapping the distracted blonde back to reality.

"Oh! Hey Robin." She greeted with a warm smile. "How's your morning been?"

"Pretty good so far, just on my way to the Forest to get some wood." It was only then that Zelda realised that the older women had an axe in her hand.

Robin often needed to go into the Forest to cut wood when she was running low. Zelda often gave her any extra wood that she collected in hope that she could help her out, even If it was in a small way.

"Cool, I'm trying to find some spice barrie's myself!"

Robin smirked. "Yea I heard that someone had asked for some on the notice board. Classic Zelda always trying to help." She teased laughing a little as she did.

"Well it's not like I had anything planned today anyway." She responded with a smile and a shrug.

"Well I think I saw some behind the house somewhere."

"Thanks for the help."

With that the two parted ways both continuing on their journeys. Zelda soon reached her destination and started to search around for the berries that she needed. Taking her time to enjoy the sights and smell of nature made this a pleasant task. All though she didn't find any berries she did find a few forest critters that gave her a pleasant surprise when she was looking in a few bushes. After a while of fruitless labor, (pun not intended) she decided to ask the one person she knew who had more knowledge of the area then almost anyone. She walked up a path leading to a familiar cliff, near the edge where a small campsite laid. The fire was lit as usual and a scruffy looking man sat near by watching the flames dance around the burning logs.

Linus was one of the more strange residence of Stardew Valley. He was referred to by some as "The Wild Man" a title that Zelda didn't believe gave the man justice. He was a gentle and kind person, but most couldn't see past his unusual life style. She had worked hard to gain his trust since she got here and she was glad that he considered her a friend no. He had so few.

"Morning Linus!" She sang out, smiling brightly.

"Good morning Zelda, nice day isn't it?" He replied happily, looking up from the fire to cast his amber eyes on the blonde.

"It's great, today's breeze is just what we needed" She said looking up at the open blue sky above her "I was wondering if you have seen any spice berries around here?"

"Actually I found a whole load today." He said getting up and walking into his tent, only to return with a large basket filled with the berries. "They are perfectly ripe!"

"No wonder I couldn't find any, looks like you picked the hole Forrest." She joked looking at the huge wicker basket that was overflowing with berries.

Linus laughed sheepishly. "Take as many as you want." He said holding out the basket.

"Thanks I appreciate it! I won't take too many." She said as she took a small pouch out of her pocket to collect the juicy fruits. Eyeing the orange fruit she decided to take eight large juicy Berries. "these should be perfect." She said tying the knot on the brown bag. Shouting her thanks she ran off back into town to complete her "quest" as she called it.