New Experiences
Chapter 1: New Life
Full summary:
Angela, Molly and Alicia Verity are the new residents of Castanet, starting over from their previous city life. On the day of the Harvest Goddess festival, their real beginning starts. Their mission is to empower Harvest Goddess with the Castanet bachelorette's love. It's hard to protect their biggest secret as they face the hindrance known as falling in love. But watch as the sisters fulfill their dreams while overlooking these new experiences. Angela/Luke, Molly/Chase, AliciaOC/Gill
Thanks for clicking on this story! =D This is actually not my first Harvest Moon story, I've made two before, but they weren't really my best work. So yeah, constructive criticism and any advice would be accepted :)
Without further ado, here's the first chapter of New Experiences! :)
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Alicia's POV (1st Spring)
The sun was shining and the sky was clear, the perfect day for starting over. I took a deep breath in, comparing it with the one in the city we lived in before. Taking in the difference, I declared to myself that we would love this place way more than the city.
"Ahh, just feel that fresh air…" I said, putting both hands behind my head, resting on the heap of hay behind us.
The man, or just recently known as Cain-san, chuckled, "You three must've had it hard at the city huh?"
"Yep, worst place we've ever been in outside of Japan," I rolled my eyes while watching my sister, Angie-nee, as she jogged, following the cart I'm on. More like, the only place we've ever been in outside of Japan.
"Oh right, you're Japanese. Haven't seen visitors from there in years. Aside from Kevin of course."
"S-Speaking of him, w-where is h-he?" I sat up and sighed, wondering as I heard Molly-nee's soft voice. It's been a week, but Molly-nee's still not used to being away from Japan.
"He's moved to Omelet Island, an island that appeared out of nowhere a few months ago. It's quite mysterious how it appeared."
I sighed. He must've accidentally sung a 'raising' song. Oh well, at least it's not worse as when he sung that 'sprout' song. I shuddered, desperately trying to erase the image of venus flytraps sprouting on Molly-nee's head. I rested yet again on the hay, ruining my ponytail completely. Not that I care.
"Oh, can I ask you some questions? It's for the island's residents profile," Cain-san turned to us and we nodded. He gave us a warm smile, reminding me of our deceased dad.
I felt tears on the brim of my eyes, threatening to fall, but I immediately rubbed it off with my arm. A grin then graced my features. No use crying for the past, right? My eyes drifted off to the sky above, my hand held up as if reaching for it. He's watching over us in heaven after all.
Cain-san's voice interrupted my thought bubble, "Your full names?"
"Angelina Verity. Molly Violetta Verity. Alicia Lynn Verity."
"Birthdays and age?"
"Angie-nee's birthday is on 24th Summer and she's 19. Molly-nee's birthday is on 25th Summer and she's 19 too. My birthday is on 1st Winter and I'm 17."
"Favourite food and drink?"
"An-Angela-neesan l-loves pizza a-and m-milk. I-I love anything wi-with herbs and h-honey and tea t-too. A-Alicia-chan loves f-fruits, v-vegetables and j-j-juice."
"Hmm… Got it. Check it out, there's your new home." I shot up without hesitation and saw it. A rundown house with parts of the pale pink roof off, a beat-up coop and a worn-out-looking barn. It was different from what we used to live in, but with a little care and love, we'll turn this place to homey and comfortable in no time!
Once the cart stopped, we got down and thanked Cain-san for the ride, with that he was off. I took a good five minutes of studying the place and noticed the convenience of the pond and hot spring. That should help us one day.
"Hmm… the place is a bit rundown, but I'm sure we can get it shipshape by tomorrow!" Angie-nee exclaimed, giving us a thumbs-up and her signature grin. I grinned back at her. Lucky for us, Angie-nee is a master at carpentering and wood crafting.
Molly-nee flashed a warm smile at us, "Then, I shall prepare refection for us." Angie-nee and I cheered, drool evident on the side of our lips. After all, Molly-nee's homemade cooking is to die for.
"Hellooo there!" We turned our heads to the source and couldn't help but hold our laughter. It was a plump man trotting towards us. He had greyish white hair that looks as if it had just been curled and friendly dopey-looking eyes. His attire makes him look more amusing than he already is. Although I have to say it somehow suits him.
"You must be the new residents, Angela, Molly and Alicia Verity, yes?" the man said, smiling in joy. We gave him simultaneous nods and he clapped his hands gleefully. "Terrific! I'm John Hamilton; you can call me Hamilton though. I'm mayor of Castanet."
Angie-nee and I jaw dropped while Molly-nee had her eyes widened. Yep, that's enough to scar us for a lifetime. Or a few months, whichever comes first.
Molly-nee was first to snap from her thoughts and react, "P-Pardon me for a-asking, b-but wh-what is it t-that you n-need to inform u-us about, H-Hamilton-san?"
His expression remained and he gave us a carefree smile, "Nothing in particular really, just a welcome." Just like that, we fell to the floor anime-style. After a few minutes, he gave us our keys to the house and bid farewell. We were just about to walk to the house when the sound of footsteps approached us.
"Oh? They're here already?" We turned our heads for the second time today and saw a crowd of people coming towards us. There were seven people at the most and once they were in full sight, I noticed they were all girls. And there was a… cow with them?
The blonde girl who first approached us flashed us a charismatic smile. Her emerald green eyes gleamed with excitement and her western cowgirl outfit was rather… conspicuous, but hey I have no right to argue. "Hey y'all! I'm Kathy Dakota, nice to meet y'all."
Angie-nee's caramel orbs were coated with dazzles and she grabbed Kathy-chan's hands out of impulse, "Your outfit rocks! Mind if I check your wardrobe someday?"
Kathy-chan squealed with delight and they high-fived, "You got it sista!" Molly-nee and I sweatdropped. Angie-nee's impulse does wonders yet again.
The second was a cute pinkette with white flower accessories in her hair and she smiled cutely at us. Her crystal blue eyes inspected our outfits and her dress just adds her adorability, I can already tell she's a huge fashion diva like Angie-nee. "Hi, I'm Luna Serrafina. I love your skirt by the way."
I then realized, she was pointing at my skirt and my eye twitched. I was reminded of how Angie-nee forced me into it this morning. Skirts are tomboy's worst enemy. That's when I realized, I was spacing out. "Uh… Thanks, I guess."
Awkward.
She still smiled at me though as if saying she likes me already. I smiled back, sensing the friendship to come in the future. Luna-chan then pulled a blunette to our view. She grinned and pointed at the girl, "This is my sister."
She had long soft blue hair, kept in two neat and long braids. Her fringe half-covered her pretty ocean blue eyes and her reddened face. She had a carefully knitted cardigan over a blue blouse and long checkered skirt, adding a soft and comfortable sense to it. "H-H-Hello… I-I'm C-C-Candace Se-Serrafina. P-Pleasure to m-meet y-you."
Molly-nee the second.
That was the only thing in my mind the whole time she spoke. She might as well be a replica of Molly-nee. Their clothing style, soft stuttering voice and shy nature were more or less the same. A hand tapped against my shoulder and I turned to see Molly-nee, a light hue of pink on her face.
"I-I-It's rude t-to st-stare, Al-Alicia-chan…" I turned to Candace-chan and saw her eyes widen a little. Yep, they're gonna get along A-Okay.
A strawberry blonde with side braids in her hair skipped over to us. Her cute cerulean eyes and pink bouncy balloon dress made a comparable competition for the pinkette. What made me confused was, how such a cute girl was able to devour an innocent muffin so rapidly. It was as if I had met an Angie-nee duplicate, cute and petite but a dangerous foodie. After she gobbled up another two muffins, she gave us an adorable grin, "Hiya! I'm Maya Dynamic! Have any food on you?"
Wow, strange question. I heard Molly-nee rummage her rucksack and at the end, she pulled out some dumplings. It was supposed to be our dinner, but I guess it's too late, because the next time I blinked, they were gone. Maya-chan gave her a thumbs-up, "Delish! You're so nice and your cooking is yummy, unlike meanie Chase."
I heard a content moo from beside me and saw the cow from before eating something off Angie-nee's hand. "Awww… it's so adorable… what's her name?" she asked the brunette beside the cow.
She had short chestnut brown hair with long bangs framing her face, a warm smile on her face. Her friendly chocolate brown eyes and comfortable-looking attire made me think she's the caring motherly type. She gave Angie-nee a smile and handed her a brush, "Up to you, she's yours to keep."
I saw her jaw drop and she had a panicky indication take over, "I can't take this cow for free! It's unfair to you…" I heard her trail off. Oh right, she hasn't told us her name.
"Renee Sylvan. And it's fine really, my parents and I decided it as a housewarming gift," she explained, patting the cow's head affectionately. They then talk over what name would suit her best and not too soon later Kathy-chan followed.
"Excuse me for intruding, but I also have housewarming gifts." I turned to the voice and saw a noirette. She had long dark brown hair with a French braided headband. She had captivating maroon eyes, a beauty mark under her left one and appealing farmer-like dress. She seems to be the peasant beauty kind.
I saw Molly-nee open her mouth to speak, but then froze and she closed it back. I sighed, hoping Molly-nee would become more confident here. In the end, I answered for her, "Nah, it's fine… er…?" Shoot, I don't know her name.
She gave me a mellow smile and she had a hand covering her left cheek, "Oh, how rude of me. I'm Anissa Barbosa, pleasure to finally meet you."
"Nice to meet you too Anissa-chan," I said, smiling.
Minutes passed and I couldn't have been in a more awkward situation. Angie-nee, Kathy-chan and Renee-chan were still discussing cow names, the cow herself grazing in the field, undisturbed. Molly-nee somehow managed the courage to talk to Anissa-chan with Maya-chan joining in, a total success. Luna-chan and Candace-chan had excused themselves home, promising to make our first tailors order to be free as a housewarming gift.
Click, click, click
I turned my head around and was met with a green-haired girl. She had light forest green hair that forms loops on the end, her bangs held firm and away from her pale complexion by a golden triangular clip. Her greyish-green eyes fixed on a PFP, behind a pair of ruby red round glasses. Her outfit spoke adventurous and boyishness, so I assumed our style was the same.
Thousand years of death!
That voice! I know that voice anywhere! I walked to her and with each step, my feet gets groggier. My eyes firm on the PFP screen, grinning like an idiot. I saw the oh-so popular blonde genin clashing with the equally popular grey-haired jonin, the genin winning with its full amount of HP.
"Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes!" I screamed, making everyone stare at me. The green-haired girl stared at me, a dumbfounded expression on her face.
"Y-You know NUNH?!"
"Heck yeah, dude!" My hand slipped into my jean pockets, pulling out the smooth surface of my gaming console, "Why do you think I have this for?"
Her dumbfounded expression exchanged with a 'no way!' expression, a wide grin on her face, "You play NUNH too?!"
"Heck yeah! I'm Alicia Verity, what's your name?" I smiled at her, returned by a smile of her own.
"Phoebe Forest, who're your favourite characters?" And with that one question, it forms more and more questions, binding us more and more into best friends. Time flies by fast and without realization, the sky turned into a beautiful shade of tangerine.
"Well we should be heading back to our homes…" Anissa-san declared, ruining the happy mood.
Kathy-chan then slapped a hand to Angie-nee's back, smiling optimistically, "But don't worry guys! How about y'all come to the Brass Bar for a housewarming party at six? My treat!" Everyone cheered and we're all happy again.
"Oh wait, we haven't exchange phone numbers to each other yet!" Angie-nee suddenly announced, jumping up and down. Molly-nee and I sweatdropped. She has way too much enthusiasm.
After exchanging phone numbers, the group dispersed. Anissa-chan and Renee-chan to a vast green field I take as Flute Fields, Phoebe-chan to a dangerous-looking enormous bridge I take as Garmon Mines and the others to a colourful fairy tale-like looking town I take as Harmonica town. My lips tug into a smile. Memorizing the map was actually quite dandy! Who knew?
"Sooo? Are we coming in or what?" Angie-nee spoke up, ruining the silence of the way-too-soon night atmosphere. Molly-nee turned the doorknob, walking in with us following. She flicked on the lights and the entire abode turned bright.
It was a cute-looking home with soft yellowish cream wallpapers and wooden floor. There was a bunk bed on the corner, a single bed right beside it, a nightstand and calendar next to it it. A set of table and chairs were in the center, an empty vase and a steaming pot of something sitting on top. Cooking utensils were all ready on the kitchen counter, a thick book right beside it. There were also a filled bookshelf and a dresser in between a window. Last but not least was a white door leading to the bathroom, I think?
We squealed, linking hands together and jumping in joy simultaneously. After our screams died down, we decided to unpack and feel right at home.
Angie-nee had unpacked our clothes, shoes and accessories, coordinating and arranging them by types, colours, styles and occasional uses. Freaky, I know. Molly-nee had swiftly swept and mopped the floor, wash the dishes and dust the furniture, doing it turn by turn. Since, I didn't really have much to do, I hung up some family photos and photos Angie-nee took from our trips around the world.
In an hour, the house was all clean and tidy. Not a spec of dust or scattered items on the floor. I sat on one of the chairs, groaning. I had just cleaned the entire bathroom, Molly-nee's orders.
I massaged my arms and groaned yet again, "Owwww… Molly-nee it hurts…"
My two sisters, gathered to the seats. Molly-nee had a worried expression on, "What is it, Alicia-chan? A sprain? Cramp? Dislocated bones?"
Angie-nee and I immediately burst to laughter with me occasionally hitting the table and Angie-nee rolling on the floor, uncontrolled. Molly-nee soon joined us, giggling softly.
"Dislocated bones! HAHAHAHA! Good one, Molly!" Angie-nee said, still laughing.
Once the laughter died down, I wiped a tear from my eye and patted my tummy, "Mama needs food."
Molly-nee then stood up, nodding in approval. She then eyed the still steaming pot (which I just remembered about) on the table, opening the lid. Steam came out almost immediately and a heavenly aroma of stew filled our nostrils. I felt myself drool and saw Angie-nee already drooling a waterfall.
Molly-nee picked up a note from beside the pot (which I just noticed) and read it aloud, "Dear Angie, Molly and Alicia, Welcome to Castanet! Sorry, I couldn't visit you guys yet, but I promise to visit on the Harvest Goddess festival. That's on 8th Spring, just check your calendar! I made some stew for you guys, enjoy it while it's hot, okay? Write back soon. Love, your ever-so loving bro, Kevin."
Our lips formed into happy smiles some time in the middle of the letter reading. Oh Kevin-nii, being the wonderful brother as usual. Dinner was undoubtedly amazing. Kevin-nii and Molly-nee homemade cooking was a mixture of heaven indeed.
After doing the dishes, I plopped on my claimed top bunk bed. A yawn escaped my lips and I let myself faceplant on the fluffy pillow, "I'm gonna hit the hay, g'night."
"Hey! Don't sleep yet Alicia! We have a part-ayy to go to!" Angie-nee exclaimed, jumping up and down joyfully.
"Ehhh? But I'm tired…" I whined.
"I believe it is rude if we're not present in the get-together, yes?" Molly-nee joined.
"Awww… But I don't wannaaa…" I complained mockingly, hugging my pillow tight for extra effect. Secretly though, I smirked underneath.
Our little act starts yet again.
Angie-nee feigned anger by puffing out her cheeks and pointing her index finger at me, "Tsuki Hotaru! Get your lazy-bum butt down here!"
Yep, she just had to use my real name, huh?
"Akari-neesan, please regain your composure and refrain from strangling our beloved sister," Molly-nee calmly said, joining our little act whilst trying to compose her giggles.
Angie-nee then turned to her, a hand on Molly-nee's shoulder and the other held out in the air dramatically, "Hikari! How o' how can I 'regain my composure' if our rebellious sister has become a stick in the mud?"
We then erupted to everlasting giggles, laughing at our own silliness.
It's normal for siblings to get into fights, but for us, fights are just plain absurd. We never have fights; just mock arguments and fake-drama acts. We've been together all our lives after all. No one can break our lifetime bond, no one. We'll always stick together, stand up for each other, support and protect each other.
Proves the title we have back in Japan, 'the unbreakable Tsuki princesses'. Really fitting, no?
Okay… I just made the weirdest ending ever… But oh well XD
Sorry there wasn't any romance here, or any of the guys :( I'll make sure they appear in the next chapter, believe it! :D
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