Disclaimer: Animal Crossing belongs to Nintendo and I have no ownership do with this series.
~Prologue~
My life changed forever when I came to Starry Hills three months ago.
When I left home, I wasn't really sure what my plan was beyond to go achieve my dreams out in the city. even if it had to be in Animal Country, I wouldn't stop until my dreams had come true.
So with only a backpack,a suitcase,at least 600 Bells to my name, and my prized possession - a red violin my brother had given me long ago - I was on a train off to Animal Country, with fear of what's ahead and wondering if Yujin was wrong or if it was a good thing he pushed me to pursue my dream. His words he told me just before I boarded echoed through my mind.
" Follow your dreams,believe in yourself, and don't give up. Amie, you are your own person. they can't tell you how to live your life. don't forget that."
It was true I was was true I had no idea what I was getting into. But Yujin's words gave me gave me determination to go forward. After an encounter with a gray cat with a strange name( who names a cat Rover?), finally, I arrived in Starry Hills - a small town that was close to Animal City via train. while I would've much preferred living in the city, I just couldn't afford it. any Bells I had were either given to me by Yujin or I received from my part time job. but it didn't matter. I was finally there, ready to step forward and work for my dream.
What I didn't expect was a group of Animals greeting me and becoming the mayor.
Yeah. I became mayor of Starry Hills. didn't see THAT coming. at first, I tried to tell it was a big misunderstanding but I was already being whisked to Town Hall by 'my' secretary- a somewhat ditzy and workaholic,but kind yellow shih tzu named Isabelle. with no other choice, I chose to resign and take the duty of mayor.
Its honestly not bad. in fact, i actually enjoy it. yes at first some of the citizens didn't quite like me. but I had manage to befriend them, or at least not view me as a nuisance...
But there's only one I could call my best friend - and that be a certain spunky bunny named Chrissy. she had been one of the welcoming committee and had delivered my bags when my house was being built and I had to stay in a that point, we started a mostly one sided conversation( she REALLY likes to talk) and one thing led to another, and we became the best of friends. which was odd, as we are complete opposites. She LOVES to talk and be on stage, and can random at points. I'm quiet,and kinda timid but for some reason, she managed to get me out of my shell. and ,for that, I am grateful.
Its never easy. some just give off this..aura of wanting to be left alone or bitterness and haughty that it makes it difficult to be a help to everyone, when they don't give you a I wouldn't give in , like Yujin said, I would never give up until I accomplish what I strive for. and seeing everyone on the verge of losing their home..it just lit a fire in me. I want to help. I want to at least try to make it better. I'd always help the villagers, even for the simplest of things. occasionally , I'd even help the store owners around closing time. just the simple things, like helping putting things away or cleaning. nothing too hard. I even part time at The Roost at times.
You're probably wondering why I'm so dedicated, considering the town's been getting better. the truth is, I love helping,even without the problems,being helpful is just a part of me. its one of the things that define me, other than my music. it helps me feel like me- just quiet but helpful Mayor Amie.
Anyway, recently new shops are being open! from what Isabelle told me, since Nookling Junction is being upgraded , some new shop owners were interested in starting here. its got the villagers real excited, not many people move here since the economy went down and now they got not one, not two but THREE new shops opening! and a night club! I know the new shops are a salon,a gardening shop, and a shoe store. the shoe store seems just a bit out of place, considering most Animals don't wear shoes. well at least I got a new place to buy new boots...Oh! it's getting pretty late right now, and I should get to bed soon. got to thank Yujin for this new journal too.
Night
~ Amie. W ~
Hello,Fanfiction! I'm NeoWolfe and welcome to The Smell of Shoe Polish and Wildflowers! sorry if I seem excited and all, but this is my first Animal crossing story and i can't wait to get started.
The prologue is just a bit of backstory for the character i'm going for the player-in this case, Amie. I hope she'll end up being more realistic as the story goes on. I do NOT want her to be a mary sue. i also hope the writing gets better ,too.
And why this is a Player/Kicks story? simple: he's my favorite of the store owners.I love the way he talks, just can't even tell what accent it is! plus, he doesn't have much stories on this site so I thought ''Why not?"
Anyway, update time will be irregular at best. i'll try to update maybe every other day or week.
Until then, read,review, love and no flames
Ciao ~!
