Author's Note: I wrote this story a while back when i was still faithfully on Quizilla so if there is any errors let me know. This story's ment to be a little crackish so just letting you know. (Don't attack me if people are a tad bit OC) Ummm....so yeah enjoy. Chapter 1 doesn't really get into the charaters and how 'off' they really are but chapter 2 makes up for it. Lol!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything Harvest moon realated except for the crackness lol. Natsume does!

Chapter 1: Jack's big day

Remember the good old days?

That was all Jack was hearing as he stood in his pressed black suit at his grandfather's funeral. 'The good old days… the good old days' everyone was talking about the good old days leaving Jack who was a visitor in Mineral Town without a clue. But possibly it was to his advantage to hear about some of the town's 'Good old days' because Jack had recently pondered the idea of taking over his grandfather's old farm. At first he thought it was a crazy idea and he threw it to the side, but the more it ran through his mind the more interesting it sounded and before he knew it he found his self on a dedicated trip to Mineral Town; not only for the funeral but also to inquire about the farm.

Jack looked up as The Mayor put the gathering to an end. The Mayor was a fat chubby man; but weren't they all? Jack thought with a laugh about his own town and their fat chubby Mayor. This Mayor had dry brown hair that was under a huge top hat and a curly mustache, and even though he was at a funeral he wore a bright red jacket that ran all the way down to his feet. To Jack he looked more like a ringleader in a circus than a mayor but he shrugged it off because this was the man who was his only ticket to the farm.

With a long drawn in sigh Jack started towards the man, although just as he took the first four steps the crowd of people who had been talking about the good old days came and bombarded the mayor with comments about the service and advice on how to proceed in the next one.

Jack sighed again as he noticed that the person standing next to him was shaking their head. He turned to see a guy about his age with light orange hair that was cover by a blue baseball hat.

"Mayor Thomas is always getting bombarded by people. He's so busy with problems that don't even concern the town or him….I'm surprised he hasn't quit yet!" The guy said slowly

This resolution put Jack at ease and convinced him that the Mayor had quite enough problems to deal with and that he didn't need to add any so he gave up on the idea of asking about the farm. However inside Jack knew that the real reason he was hesitant on asking was because he had a healthy fear of confrontation. Why? That was another story. In the mean time Jack frowned and muttered: "Oh" with the upmost simplicity.

The unknown guy turned towards him and held out his hand. "I'm Gray" He stated as Jack took his hand and gave it a firm shake.

"Jack" He said in return

"…Sorry about your grandfather, he used to tell me so much about you" He said tilting his head towards the grave that was resting peacefully in the town cemetery. Jack shifted his eyes to the ground. Although he had been in Mineral Town all day this was the first sympathy expression he had received, and he couldn't help but feel a peg of sadness as he glanced at the tombstone.

Gray pulled the front of his hat down over his face to try to hide a sad look. "Yeah, well sometimes I think you're lucky!"

Jack looked up with a curiosity. "Huh?"

Gray quickly shook his hands in front of him in an apologetic way. "Nah, I didn't mean it like that. Just…my Grandfather's a real pain sometimes and sometimes it would be a heck of a lot easier to be in your shoes; that's all."

Jack couldn't help but laugh. Gray's unhappiness with his grandfather made him appreciate how kind his had been and the fact that Gray was so nonchalant about it made it hilarious. Seeing Jack burst into laughter made Gray relax enough to give a bit of a laugh himself, however as the two boys laughed an old man who had previously been talking to the mayor froze and turn slowly to give the boys a cold hard stare. "Want to put me in the grave already? Huh boy?" The man yelled towards Gray who at once stopped laughing. "Well, even if you do, you won't be getting my shop!! You hear; YOU WON'T!!!"

From the terrified expression on Gray's face and the furious one on the old man's Jack could tell that this was Gray's grandfather. The man was bald except for his long white beard which went to his waist, and he had stern wise old eyes that were currently glaring at Gray.

The old man stomped angrily on the floor with his steal toe boots. "Why I should get my mallet!! Then we'll see who does who in!! Ugh, I swear to the Harvest Goddess herself you'll think twice before saying stupid crap like that when I get through with you!" And with that the old man began walking rapidly towards Gray. With swift precision Gray pulled his hat over his face and ran quickly towards the town square; he was gone so quickly that Jack was positive that this happened on a daily basis.

Surprisingly the old man walked up to Jack and patted him gently on the shoulder. All the anger from before seemed to seep out of him as he stood in front of Jack.

"Ya wear the same look your grandfather wore whenever I yelled at Gary. Haha! It's the exact same look!!" The old man laughed lightly as Jack realized he was just sitting there gawking at the whole situation. "Ha, yeah you may not remember me but I'm Saibara the blacksmith and a very close friend of your grandfather's. " He then looked around at the other town's people who were just staring at them. "Don't you ever mind these folks!! There just so darn rude. Anyway come by my shop anytime you're in town and I'll make sure you're at home!! "After uttering those words Saibara dashed quickly for the town square.

The awkward silence that followed was extremely uncomfortable for Jack, but after a few minutes the Mayor quickly pushed past the remaining folks in front of him.

"Oh my, I am terribly sorry for my neglect. Jack right? Well, I'm Mayor Thomas and if there is anything I can do for you just simply ask!" The mayor said once he was within talking distance from him.

Jack smiled at the convenience. He had been dreaming about this opportunity for far too long and now thanks to Gray and his wacked out grandfather he finally had the chance. The Mayor saw the determination in Jack's eyes and gasp; his intent was apparent but he still voiced the request.

"I want to talk to you about my grandfather's old farm!"

Author's Note: Love this chapter, it's one of my fav's. Please review. and next chapter should be up tomorrow because it's already typed.