Disclaimer: I do not, I repeat, do NOT own Harvest Moon, Amy is the ONLY character I have in here, SO GO ANNOY SOMEONE ELSE YOU FRIGGIN LAWYERS!!!!!

My first HM fanfic on this site...Flame all you want, I think flames are downright hilarious. Of course, all other reviewers are welcome as well!

ON TO THE STORY.

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'I'M GONNA BE LATE!' The thought screamed at him, as he darted out the door, pulling on his blue cap. He ran as fast as he could to the beach, and was just in time, as the ferry pulled up to the docks a few moments after he got there.

"Close call, man..." Cliff laughed, "The mayor had this huge look of relief on his face just as you showed up...I think he's gonna introduce you to her specifically, since you've got the biggest farm on the island, and the best, even after it was a complete dump..."

Andrew grinned at this, but Cliff nudged him before he could say anything, pointing to the dock. "That must be her, Andrew."

Andrew looked over, and saw a figure step off the boat, laden with what must be fairly heavy bags, then begin walking down the dock.

'Why isn't anyone offering to help her carry her bags??' He thought, as he moved past Grey to do just that. Grey knew what Andrew was about to do, and grabbed his arm, holding him in place.

"Don't. She can carry her bags on her own. Besides, I've known her to become touchy when it comes to her stuff...My cousin is a real pain..." He warned him, and Andrew didn't go any closer, but stood and watched as she stepped easily into the sand, walking towards Mayor Thomas with a brillant smile.

"Amy, welcome back to Flowerbud Village!" Mayor Thomas's voice rang out, and everyone began to clap, and cheer.

"Thank you guys...I'm glad to be home, among friends and family who I have missed very much..." She looked out over all of them, "And for those of you whom I have not yet met, I am looking forward to doing so."

She grinned to Ann and Grey, walking towards them, a few strands of brown hair falling into her face as they escaped her ponytail.

"Would you like me to help you with your bags, Amy?" Ann laughed, and Amy nodded a bit.

"Yeah...Thanks. I'm surprised Grey let you ask...He seems to think I'm still the impossible brat he had to baby-sit when we were kids..." She snickered, and handed Ann the two lightest bags of the five. It took a minute to make sure the straps of the other three weren't cutting into her shoulder, and they walked up the beach, Karen soon joining the two, talking and laughing. Andrew blinked a moment, before remembering the colt he was supposed to pick up from the Green Ranch, and went with Grey to get her.