A/N: It is Snowflower90 again. After not writing for the longest time due to my schooling and other busy adventures in my life, I AM BACK! I have been thinking up this idea for a few weeks now and finally got a chance to start writing. I am super excited about this story and I will be writing on it often. As for a couple of my past stories, I don't know if I will be finishing them or not. But whatever my decision is on those two stories, it WILL NOT effect this story and I WILL be writing on this one. Not sure how long this one will be yet but I do have a lot of ideas, so I will be writing a lot. The idea is mainly focused around AC: Wild World but I have some ideas from AC: City Folks and the AC Movie. I hope you enjoy. Don't forget to review. I will only keep writing depending on the reviews I get.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANIMAL CROSSING. I just enjoy writing stories about my characters that I have in my game.
Chapter One: Move In Day!
It just had to rain today. Of all the days it could have rained. It's not like I hate rain. I actually love it, the way it makes the earth smell, the pitter-patter on the ceiling and the cool air it brings during the heat of summer. But today, it brings a more gloomy feeling to the atmosphere around me. Not only was it pouring cats and dogs, I had just left my family to make a life of my own. The sadness gloomed over my heart, but the thoughts of mom telling me that I was grown up enough to live on my own and the thought of adventure made this move worth the slight heartache of leaving the life I have always known. It still would be a little better if it wasn't raining.
After a long day on a bus with people who had mysterious lives of their own, I now sat in the back of a cab with a two hour ride ahead of me. My taxi driver whistled some odd tunes to himself as we bounced and rattled down the long dirt road that led through the mountains to the small town of Sundrop. I had learned about this small town that was practically in the middle of nowhere from an advertisement in the local paper. When my mom saw it she claimed it was "destiny." She had me call the town hall and a sweet sounding clerk told me that there was a house soon to be available. This made my mom even more excited for me. It didn't take her long to convince me to move out on my own. My dad was very encouraging about the move. He said that it was about time that I gained some experience in the real world, instead of staying in the city that was my home. Plus, he figured I would be safer in a little town nobody really knew about. So, after lots of planning and some packing I set off on my life changing adventure.
"Yar," the turtle who happened to be my cab driver said. "Too bad it's rainin' so hard. An' ye with so far to go."
"Yeah," I said startled by the sudden interest the turtle had in me. "It's not that bad though. I like the rain on occasion. Just not when it pours like this."
"Well, 'tis still a shame that a young lass like you should have to travel in weather like this. It be good we ain't on the high seas though. 'Tis dreadful weather here, ye wee snappin' turtle. I never got yer name," the green reptile said.
"Oh, it's Yukihana. It's Japanese for snow flower. Umm… what's yours?" Well, at least he is nice. Must have been a sailor from the way he talks.
"Kapp'n is me name. Ye fond of the name, Yukihana?"
"Yep. It is unique," I could now feel the pain of leaving home slowly drifting away. Hopefully the people in Sundrop are this nice.
"Well, it be the perfect name fer ye young lass. So, what're ye plans in ol' Sundrop, Yukihana?"
"Well…. I'm moving."
"Ye got some spine on ye, Yukihana, headin' out on yer own. Not to be blunt, but do ye have enough cash to get started here?" Kapp'n asked. He glanced in the mirror to see the look that sweep over my face.
"Well… erm… I am not quite sure." A panic feeling struck me all of the sudden, before I remember Pelly, the clerk at Sundrop, telling me that there were plenty of jobs and ways to make Bells in Sundrop. "Pelly told me that it will be easy to make some Bells in town, but it is going to cost me a little debt at first."
"Yar, yar, a lil' debt ain't too horrible, young Miss Yukihana. Teach ye how to deal with yer Bells. An' if yer haven't the coin now, ye just owe me a romantic diner lat'r. YarHAR!" Kapp'n laughed with a smug grin. "Well, would ye look there! We're almost at Sundrop! An' at last the rain is lettin' up. Take a look."
Finally the sun was shining into the cab window. I rolled down the window and leaned out. The winding road led down the mountain side. At the very base of the mountain was Sundrop. A few buildings were scattered here and there. Beyond the trees, buildings, and trails there was the vast, wide ocean. It was better than I had imagined. A peaceful town waiting to be my new home.
"Well, me dear Yukihana. I know it's heartbreakin', but it be time to say our farewells. Nar, I won't say it. 'Tis too painful!"
"Then don't say it. Say 'see you later.' My mom always said never say good-bye, because you never know if you will see the person again," I poured out the wisdom that my mother always gave me when I was little. "Plus, you know what town I live in. On your days off you can always come and visit."
"Yar, me wee scallop. I will be in yer town when I can. Looks like this is ye stop," Kapp'n said. For just meeting this guy I already considered him a friend. "Would ye like some help with ye bag, Miss Yukihana?"
"I can get it. Thank you anyway," I huffed pulling my heavy suitcase out of the taxi. "See you later, Kapp'n."
"Yar. See ye later, me wee Yukihana." Before I knew it the little black taxi was out of my sight.
Turning around the massive Town Hall rose above me. Its clock hung above looking over the town, like a 24 hour watchman. I knew I could stand outside this building forever.
After pushing my suitcase into the building, I was greeted by a rather cheerful white pelican. "Hi. Welcome to Sundrop. May I help you?"
"Um, yes ma'am. I am moving in today and was told to stop here first." Wow, she is really friendly. Guess she is supposed to be though. After all, she is the first person people talk to when you come to Sundrop.
"Oh, you must be Yukihana. We talked on the phone a few weeks ago. I'm Pelly. I work here during the day. This window is the Civic Center where anything dealing with the town takes place. There is also a little place nearby called Boondox. We take donations to help them get better living conditions. You can also check to see what improvements need to be made to the environment and even submit ideas for changing the town tune, which the chimes will play at the top of the hour. The window over there is for the post office. You can send letters to the villager and access your very own savings account. So, I guess it is kind of like a bank as well. Finally, there is a recycle bin over in the corner. Bring your trash and unwanted items here. I just need to have you sign a few papers here and we will move on to the next step of getting your house," Pelly finally ended her long speech about the Town Hall's significance.
After signing the necessary papers, Pelly gave me a map and explained that I needed to stop by Nookington and talk to the owner, Tom Nook. "He deals with all of the housing here in town. I am sure you will be getting the house previously owned by Lila."
"Lila?"
"Oh, yes. Lila was a former resident here in Sundrop. She lived here for about a year. Worked really well with Tom Nook. At least up until right before she moved. She was carried away by her prince charming," It seemed like Pelly was daydreaming about her own prince charming by the sparkle in her eye. "How romantic."
"Thank you for all the help," I bowed with respect.
"Excuse me, young miss," a crackling old voice came from behind me. "Are you our newest resident?"
"Ummm…yes sir," I said turning around. Before me stood an old tortoise with a white beard, glasses, a top hat, and a cane. "My name is Yukihana, and I am moving in today."
"Well, Yukihana," the tortoise said. "I am sorry to bother you so soon but would you answer a question for me?"
"Sure."
"Of the follow, which is more suitable to run a town? One: a gate keeper, two: a store owner, or three: a mayor."
"The mayor, of course," I said with a smile.
"You are a smart young one," said the tortoise. "I am Mayor Tortimer. Remember if you want a good timer, vote for Tortimer." With that little saying, the mayor went to his office.
"Elections are this winter and he is a little worried that he will lose his position as mayor of this town. He has been mayor here for a very long time," Pelly said. "He is very good to the people here."
After thanking Pelly again for all her help, I took my oversized suitcase and headed down the path to Nookington. Who knew what adventures awaited me in the town of Sundrop.
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