Author's notes: My second fanfic, I know I should be finishing my other one but don't worry I'll work on both~ I don't have much self-esteem so please be nice =D
I do not own Harvest Moon or any of the characters
All of a Sudden
Prologue
I live by myself in a small apartment in a big city. I have a fine job and lovely friends. Though for some reason I feel like this isn't the place for me. It's not that I don't like it here…I just need a change of scenery, somewhere less crowded by people, cars and buildings. On my 21th birthday I got a birthday card (or should I say letter) from my best friend whom I haven't seen in ages! The card read:
Dear Chelsea,
Happy 21st birthday! Are you still living in the city? Why don't you come visit me and my brother on Verdure Island? It's a lovely place, much different from the city. I remember you told me before that you always wanted to go somewhere less crowded. Well there is a ranch here that's unoccupied and perfectly we're looking for a rancher. Maybe you can come and take the job? I'm not forcing you but maybe it's time for you to leave your stressful life aside and did something else for a change. You might even find a handsome boy and decide to settle here for the rest of your life!
If you want to come then write back ASAP and I'll tell grandpa! If you decide to come, then me and Elliot will celebrate you birthday properly and we'll have an awesome party for you!
Best wishes,
Natalie
I thought about it for a while then decided that I'll take Natalie's advice and live a less stressful life! So I wrote back saying I'll be there in one week. So in the last week of my city life, I spent my time with my city friends and said good bye to the place I have lived all my life.
It's finally time to leave. I've heard many stories of storms that blew on the ocean and I do not wanna be shipwrecked somewhere else, so I decided to take an airplane. I've been on many airplanes before when I was small, my family and I would always go on trips when it was summer. I haven't been on an airplane for a long time because I was too busy after I got into high school…I was really looking forward to going to Verdure Island. I'm on the airplane right now looking out the window as everyone else got to their seats. A beautiful girl sat down beside me, she had long black hair tied into a pony tail. There were also Chinese accessories in her hear. She was wearing a red qipao which is a Chinese dress. I had a teacher who was from china once and she taught me all about china and their traditional clothes.
"Hello!" I greeted her
"Hello, are you also going to the islands?" She asked.
"The islands?" I asked "Isn't it only Verdure island?"
"You do not know? There are 5 islands. Verdure island, Sprout Island, Ranch Island, and Volcano Island where the mine is located." She explained.
A flight attendent came over to us "I didn't mean to listen to your conversation but...There's a new island now, animal island where wild animals live." Then she hurried away to help prepare food.
"I did not know! There's more to explore now with a new island!" The black haired girl said
"E-explore?" I asked
"Oh! I am so sorry, I didn't introduce myself yet! I'm Lily a treasure hunter." Lily said
A treasure hunter...that's so cool... I thought.
"Excuse me? Are you alright?" Lily asked concerned
"Oh! Sorry I was thinking of something. I'm Chelsea nice to meet you!" I said snapping out of my thought bubble
"Why are you going to the islands?" Lily asked
"I have a friend living there and she told me the island needs a rancher so I decided to take the job."
"A rancher? How interesting...I'm going there to look for treasure, I heard that there's a lot of treasure hidden on Volcano Island." She explained
"Being a treasure hunter must be so cool..." I said to myself, though Lily had heard me
"It's a very exciting job. When you find valuable treasure you know that all your hard work has paid off...I've got an idea! How about you be my assistant and help me look for treasure when you are not working on your ranch?" Lily asked
"I'd love to!" I said
The rest of the flight was enjoyable. We had an okay lunch, I never really liked food on the airplane but chatting with Lily was really fun. We chatted all the way until the plane landed.
"It's amazing how such a small island can fit an airport this big!" I exclaimed.
"True. The island is not big though the airport is spacious!" Lily said
"Hey Chelsea!" A familiar pink haired girl ran up to me
"Natalie! How are you? Where's Elliot, Taro and Felicia?" I asked as i gave Natalie a big hug
"Grandpa's here but Elliot and Mom had to stay home." Natalie explained
"CHELSEA!" a short bald man shouted as he tried his best to run towards us, though stopped and started walking because of his aging legs.
"Taro! How are you? You're still so healthy!" I said giving Taro a hug.
"I shall be on my way then. I will be living at the hotel, feel free to visit me anytime." Lily said
"Bye Lily! I'll go visit you as soon as i get settled in my new house!" I said waving good bye to Lily
"A new friend?" Natalie asked
"Met her on the plane."I explained. When I talk to Natalie I don't have to sy much, she somehow knows what I mean and the same goes for her. When she talks to me she doesn't need to say too much. I just understand everything she says.
"Anyways Chelsea must be tired so we should bring her to her new home. After you put your stuff down we'll take you to our house to see Felicia and Elliot then if you want you can go home and rest." Taro said as he tugged on natalie's shirt motioning us to get going.
I hope it isn't too short, I'll try to make the next chapter longer. reviews? Once again (for the 5 million time XD) I dont have much self esteem, be nice~
