This is a new fan fiction! YAY! It's a collaboration fic by LatteCurlz and MidnightxMusic! A treat to you all! Be sure to read and review!
Midnight: Of course they'll read! It's gonna be awesome!
Latte: Don't I know it! I hope they like it though.
Both: We don't own Harvest Moon or any of these characters!
Latte: QAQ That part pains me everytime.
Midnight: T-T I know...
Note: Bold means flashback, italics is thoughts!
(A/N:) We're not entirely sure how this works. We're just going to learn how to use the DocX thingy as we go sooooo...bare with us!
,',','. Molly's POV .',',',
"Mommy made me mash my M&M's. OH NO!" I sang in a low octave as I brushed my neck length, poofy hair. I looked at myself in the small mirror that sat atop my vanity. I then raised my octave and repeated the tune.
"Mommy made me mash my M&M's. OH NO!"
*Knock knock knock*
The door burst open without my consent to the person on the other end of it.
"I've brought some food for ya!" The orangette said with a wide grin. She set it on my vanity table. I couldn't help but to smile at her, she was so full of energy, it was a great contrast to where I had been just two weeks ago. I took a bite of the freshly made meal.
"It's delicious!" I said in delight and she smiled even wider (if that was possible).
"Of course it is! My grandma made it after all!"
"Yolanda is too talented for her own good." I told her and she nodded in agreement.
"Yeah!"
I began to eat my food and I found myself humming a little tune.
"Wow!" The girl suddenly exclaimed, I had no idea that she was still there!
"What is it Maya?"
"You're really good at that!" She exclaimed again.
"What? You mean humming?"
"Yeah, that!"
"It's only humming…"
Maya shook her head furiously.
"No, you sounded so good! It sounded like my taste buds after I eat one of Chase's self-made meals!"
I laughed at her reaction but, I was really glad she said that. I loved singing, I practiced day and night. To be complimented so highly on just my humming was really flattering.
"Thanks Maya. It means a lot. But you've never really heard me sing."
Maya clapped her hands in a fit of glee and got a really hopeful look in her eyes.
"How about, after we close up tonight, you sing for me and my family! It'd be a good wind down from today's service and you could practice as loud as you want!"
I mulled it over for a moment.
"I don't know..."
Maya suddenly gave me a look. Her blue eyes burning deep into my heart and piercing my-
"Alright, alright! Geez, what a puppy." I muttered.
"YAAAAY!" I'll go let everyone know!" Maya mentioned before she pranced happily out of the room.
"Hey Mom, Dad! Guess what?" I heard her shouting through Ocarina Inn. I sighed and flopped on my bed, remembering my last moments that I had before coming here.
:::.:::
"I spread my wings and I learn how to fly! I do what it takes till' I touch the sky! I gotta make a wish take a-"
*Ding ding ding*
The bell that lay on the counter ringed as a late night visitor called my attention. I jumped from my daze that I was in while I was singing and washing dishes, and sighed with exhaustion.
"We were just about to close up, hon." I called to the man with my fake country accent. It was part of the job description.
"You can drop the act girly. I heard you singing." He called, it was a young man who looked to be at least 25. He had dark brown hair and lime green eyes.
I blushed furiously from embarrassment.
"I'm very sorry." I said, pulling a pad of paper and a pencil out to take down his order.
"I'm not. I'll be damned if I was. That's quite a voice you've got Miss..."
"The name's Molly."
"Molly what?" He asked and I smirked.
"Don't worry about the miss part. Just call me Molly. M-o-l-l-y." I introduced myself.
"Well Molly. With a voice like that you could get yourself a much better job as a singer."
"Thanks for that sir."
"It's Veb. Call me Veb."
"Thanks Veb. Where ya comin' from?"
"Everywhere. And if I might say. You could probably expand your horizons at this little town I visited not too long ago on a nice island."
My eyes sparkled.
"You don't say...what is this island called?"
"Castanet. A nice little place with great people. Here's the location. Check it out sometime." Veb scribbled on a piece of paper and handed it to me.
"Thanks...I will..."
:::.:::
I sighed at the memory. I wondered when I was going to get my big chance here like Veb had said I would.
"Molly, the store is all closed up now!" I heard Maya shout to me. I glanced at the wall clock in the room they had given me. It was, indeed, 10:03. I hadn't realized my reminiscing had lasted so long.
I sighed and got up.
"Maybe now would be my chance." I thought and walked out towards the Inn's main area.
I looked to see Colleen, Jake, Yolanda, and Maya. All sitting and waiting to hear me sing. The other resident, Calvin, must not have come back yet.
I looked at them awkwardly. Now, I wasn't shy or anything, but when people stare at you like they expect to have their minds blown it is just a tad bit unnerving.
"Here goes something..." I thought.
I started to sing a simple song that I had learned recently. It wasn't too flashy but it certainly got their attention. When I got to the hook Maya was dancing out of her seat and the older audience smiled and clapped along. After I stopped they all cheered and Maya gave me a flying hug.
"That was A-MA-ZING!" She sang and I chuckled at her behavior.
"Oh stop..." I flushed, soaking in the compliment like a sponge. I was so easy to please.
"Really Molly! That was really great. Your singing skills are top notch!" Yolanda praised me and I beamed at it.
"That voice could get you somewhere." Jake said with a smile.
"It was lovely. Your voice is so beautiful." Colleen agreed.
Jake looked at me, deep in thought for a moment. His ice blue eyes seemingly observing me.
"Wh-what is it?" I asked him.
"Nothing...I just thought of something for a moment. Don't worry about it." Jake waved it off as nothing.
"Well, it's getting late. We should get to bed." He announced and Yolanda nodded in agreement.
A knock sounded at the door and Jake answered it to let Calvin in. Calvin tipped his hat in greeting.
"Sorry I'm late. I was caught up in something at the mines." He said.
"Your loss Calvin! You didn't get to hear Molly sing!" Maya bragged and then her attention caught on something else as she moved away.
"So it was you singing in the shower this morning?" He asked and I nodded timidly in response.
"Well, next time send out a memo. I thought I was dreaming or something. You're pretty good."
"NO midnight snacking Maya!" Colleen warned her daughter who was sneaking towards the kitchen. She pouted in return.
"What makes you think I would do that?" Maya argued pitifully.
Colleen sighed with resignation. There was no way that Maya would listen to that rule. It would kill her to not eat at all hours of the day!
I smiled at the family moment that played out in front of me. It was silly, but warm...
"They're a little quirky...but it makes me miss my family back on the mainland. What about you?" Calvin said.
"Yeah..." I mumbled distantly as Calvin and I shuffled to our separate rooms.
I slowly prepared myself for bed. As I lay down on the soft sheets only one thought passed through my head before I snuggled in and drifted off to sleep.
Miss them...that's the problem..."
oXoXoXo
I awoke the faint smell of eggs and pancakes and propped right up.
"Molly! Ya smell that?" Maya popped into my room, fully clothed.
"Do I ever!" I shouted and got ready really quickly, getting a quick two minute shower in.
"Hurry up or I'll eat it all!" Maya yelled as she ran through the halls towards the dining area for the family (which they so graciously allowed me and Calvin to eat in as well).
Calvin was already there, his usual hat hanging on a hook as he patiently and politely waited at the table. I tried not to pounce on the pancakes that Yolanda was setting on the table but I couldn't help but feel the need too in fear that Maya would do it before me.
As soon as she served us we all dug in and scarfed down the banquet along with the three older residents of the Inn.
"Thanks for the food." I said after I had finished feasting like a cannibal. What can I say, Yolanda is like a food magician.
The day went by slowly as I usually helped out around the Inn, not getting out much makes the time drag by. I had met all the residents from just helping out here at the Inn so it's not like I was socially deprived. I looked forward to chatting with all of them, and I found out that Maya had the hots for the sarcastic, moody, and extremely rude apprentice of Yolanda, Chase. Not that I was judging her taste at all. It was a good deal though. I worked here, they gave me free boarding.
By mid-afternoon, business had slowed down and I was lounging on one of the many cushioned seats, chatting with Maya.
"So, how do you like it here Molly? Made a lot of friends, besides me of course!" Maya said, chipper than ever.
"Well, I do enjoy talking to Julius. He's really fun, even if he does seem a little fruity. And Kathy from the Brass Bar is pretty nice, if not a little rough around the edges here and there, but I guess I can't be talking. Selena seems a little haughty though, I'm not sure how well we'll get along. I do like Luna though. We've been getting along pretty well for a while."
"What about guys?" She asked shyly and I got her hint.
"Well I do like to chat with Toby a lot. Luke's pretty cool...but I have this immense liking for Chase and-"
"Wh-wh-WHAT! Molly, no! I can't fight with you over a boy! I can't!" Maya whined.
"Calm down, calm down. It was a joke." I laughed and Maya pouted childishly.
"Oh, that wasn't funny. You got me worried there for a moment. If you joke with Luna about who she liked like that then you would be sorry ya know..." Maya said.
"But you aren't Luna." I chuckled.
Just then the bell of the Inn ringed, signifying a customers entrance. Maya and I stood up abruptly.
"Welcome!" We said at the same time. I looked at the customers before us now. There stood Luke, Hamilton (the mayor of the town), and a third person who I didn't meet before.
"Sup Molly. Yo Maya!" Luke greeted us in his energetic way.
"Whats up Luke!" I greeted him back and Maya gave a wave.
"Just came to grab a bite to eat with my best bud who just got back from some business trip on the mainland!" Luke said, grabbing the young, blonde male in a headlock.
"Luke! Stop it!" The guy said in a very light, yet still deep voice.
Hamilton chuckled.
"Oh Gilly, Luke's just happy to see you."
"Gilly?" I questioned and the blonde pulled from Luke's grip, glared at Hamilton, and then approached me while holding his hand out. His blue-eyed gaze was cold, unlike Maya's blue-eyed look which was friendly and innocent. I took his hand and he shook mine firmly.
"My name is actually Gill. Gill Hamilton. I see you've already met my Father and that bumbling fool over there."
"Gill! That's so totally rude!" Luke called out offensively.
"Is it not the truth?" Gill looked back with an arrogant yet confused look.
"No it's not!" Luke argued fiercely which caused Gill to crack his arrogant composure and break out in a huge grin to Luke. He held his abdomen and let out a short but loud laugh.
"I see. How rude of me." He said between laughs. Luke broke out in a blinding grin.
"Whatever." He said.
I don't know why but I just couldn't take my eyes off the two of them. A bond deeper than brotherhood I guessed. But Gill's arrogant air was dropped so suddenly it was almost unreal!
"Gill, you said you wanted to order something?" Hamilton asked his son.
"That's right."
"Oh, then I'll take i-"
"That's alright. I'm making a personal order with Yolanda." Gill cut Maya off. Maya wasn't surprised by this but she did look a little put-off. She slunk away to the back room where Gill and Yolanda we're discussing his lunch supposedly.
Gill, to me, seemed to be an arrogant heir to the mayor's chair, but he had a soft spot for the ever reckless Luke.
For some reason that intrigued me.
Just then, I noticed Luke and Hamilton giving me some looks and I turned to them.
"What?" I asked.
"Well, I guess you'll be seating me then Molly." Luke said, a little less zealous as he snapped me out of my analysis of Gill.
"Oh! Sure. Right this way, you two." I motioned to Hamilton and him.
"Oh, no. I just came to make sure these two didn't make a ruckus here. Have a good lunch." Hamilton said and skipped away merrily.
"What a cheery man..." I thought as I took out my pad to take Luke's order.
He ordered a round of Veggie Curry and some Coconut Juice. I rung up his bill and put the ticket at Yolanda's station for when she came back. There weren't any other customers around so Luke insisted that I talked to him.
"So, Molly. You're 20?" He asked me.
"Yup! Can't wait to be 21! How old are you."
Luke smirked.
"I'm 22, older than you in other words."
"No fair! You get to drink..." I murmured. I hated that I could never drink at the Brass Bar and I heard from Owen that their cocktails are pretty damn tasty.
"I'll sneak you a few if you want." Luke said and gave me a wink.
Wait...
Gave me a wink?
I must have been seeing things.
"Right, sounds good..." I said, a little too awkwardly for my taste, so I smiled at him.
"So how's work been going?" I asked him.
"It's been going. Cutting down trees like the extreme outdoors man I am. Ya know."
"Pretty bitchin'." I laughed and he chuckled along with me. Working at a sleazy cafe in the past, you learn a couple things such as street terms. They grow on you.
We talked and laughed for a few more minutes, Gill and Maya still not back with Gill's order.
"Man, he's taking a long time." Luke said.
"Should I check on him?" I asked standing up. Luke grabbed my arm and pulled me back down, roughly, into my seat.
" Nah. His tie's probably on too tight again cuz Yolanda probably told him that she's not serving a certain dish today. I'll go check." He said nonchalantly. He stood up and pushed in his chair. Then he looked down and stared at me with a strange expression. I couldn't tell you if I knew, that's how strange it was. He then slowly leaned down and put his head so near to mine that I could feel his breath on my ear. I noticed that no one else happened to be in the room with us.
"See you around...Molly..." He whispered in a deep, husky breath that set me on edge. I didn't know what to think, it was like...he was flirting with me! I just sat stiffly in my chair as he stood back to his full height and smirked at me. I stared at him and I just couldn't place my finger on that look he was giving me.
"I just don't see why you can't make a simple Tomato Risotto dish right now." Gill's pompous voice rang throughout the Inn as he came from the back room. I turned to see Maya smirking triumphantly and Yolanda tapping her foot impatiently.
"I only make that in Summer. It's Spring at the moment. There are no tomatoes right now." Yolanda argued back. Gill got an angry glint in his eyes and sighed resignedly.
"Alright." He made his way to the door as Luke shot him a smile. Gill just closed his eyes in frustration.
"Have a nice day!" I called out to Gill before he left with Luke. Luke and him looked back. Gill gave me a slight nod of his head in departure.
"You too." He called back in a calm voice, much different than his tone with Yolanda.
But Luke just looked...again, I don't know what that look was but it seemed almost identical to anger.
It certainly wasn't anger though, it just, kinda...I don't know looked like anger!
"I swear, guys are so confusing!" I shook my head in defeat as the duo left.
"What was that about?" Maya asked me.
"Ya know what..." I began, throwing my hands up in the air.
"I don't know!"
Well well well, looks like this chapter has left you guys with a little story that needs to be filled lol. Lyrics used in flashback are Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson. For the song she sang in the Inn, I didn't put any lyrics cuz I didn't have a self-made song for her yet and I want the readers to suggest some songs too (though on major parts, songs shall be decided fully by the authors!)
This chapter was made by LatteCurlz!
Latte: Love you all! Read and review! Be ready for Midnight's chapter next!
Midnight: See you in chapter 2! ;P