A/N: I have decided to write a story based on AC: CF. It will be based like my previous Animal Crossing story, "The Village." As always, I would appreciate some input. Thanks!

Chapter 1: Welcome Home

There was truly no better place to live then in Haven. A village of remarkable beauty, apple trees, the chief export of Haven, grew wild, dozens of breeds of flowers could be found littering the ground, the air was crisp and clean, and the water, a refreshing, pale blue color. It could be said that the river, dubbed, of course, "The River Haven", was the jewel of the town. A popular site for summer swims, the river was clean and cool, and, in the middle of Haven, cut in two, creating, in effect, an island of sorts. This land based "island" was the most beautiful place in all of Haven, free of any homes or habitats. Even if one wanted to live on the island, real estate was expensive for the average animal: A "starting" home could go as high as one million Bells.

While the beauty of Haven was understandable, the actual citizens who lived there were quite remarkable as well. Diverse and lively, any day in Haven could turn into a party. There were rich animal and poor animals; smart animals and not-so-smart animals; nice animals and mean animals; exciting animals and boring animals; in short, everything one could find in life. They each had their own story and view points on the world, but, when times got tough, friends always came through for friends.

The animals, and human, of the City of Haven are, in no particular order:

Miranda the Duck: Age 28. Miranda, known as the local "gossip queen" was the wealthiest of "Heavener's" and best dressed. She lived on the beach, in a seven bedroom house. Her neighbor is Sargent, the town human.

Tangy the Cat: At age 25, she is one of the youngest citizens of Haven. She mostly keeps to herself.

Antonio the Anteater: A member of Haven City Council (made up of four animals and Blathers, the museum curator) he, at age 26, has a great hunger for life. Friendly, he wants to help protect the Haven apple business and environment.

Bunnie the Rabbit: Also a member of City Council, she, at age 31, could easily pass for ten years younger then she really is. She is very nice, and has an appetite for the latest clothing.

Lucky the Dog: Age 20, he just moved into Haven.

Wolfgang the Wolf: At the age of 40, he is the second oldest animal citizen of Haven. Nice, but reserved, he lives on the edge of town. A mentor to the younger animals, he is best friends with Sargent, or "Sarge", as he calls him. A City Council member.

Pierce the Eagle: 35 years old, he is a personal trainer. Not much more to say about Pierce. Has a crush on Bunnie.

Jambette the Frog: 31, she lost to Bunnie for a City Council seat. Nice, she holds grudges easy and for a LONG time.

PoPo the Monkey: The last member of the City Council, she is widely regarded as the most popular animal in all of Haven. Very compassionate, she is very smart, and holds a law degree.

Chow the Panda: The oldest animal at 47, he is the least popular of all the animals. RARELY visits his neighbors and RARELY attends city events, he retired from City Council, making way for Bunnie. Widely regarded as the one animal everyone, even Tom Nook, wants to move away.

Sargent, HUMAN: 23 years old, and a teacher. Everyone holds an opinion of him, both good and bad. Seen by many as smart and friendly.

Those are the citizens of Haven. Of course, there are those who work in Haven, but who hold voting rights, such as: Tom Nook, owner of Nookway, Mable and Sable Able, sisters, and co-owners of The Able Sisters' Fashions, Blathers, operator of the Haven National Museum, his adopted sister, Celeste, Brewster, manager of The Roost, and Copper and Booker, guards of Haven's borders. They are, for those interested in their ages, in order: Nook-54, Mable-34, Sable-44, Blathers-59, Celeste-19, Brewster-45, Copper-39, Booker-41 and the Mayor-68.

Life was good in Haven. Fresh fish to catch and fruit to eat, nobody went hungry, and with a myriad of activities, such as town events and the general events of life, hardly anyone went bored.

This is the story of Haven, as told by Sargent, the Haven's lone human. Along the way, friendships will be made and broken, love will be lost and found, and life will unfold in unexpected ways.

Come along for the ride!

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Hope the first chapter was good. Much, much more to follow, and, as always, criticism welcome. On a side note, there will be more, um "adventure" and excitement in the following chapters. Just letting you know. ;)