Author note: So then I began to play Story of seasons for the first time ever. Read many fanfictions regarding this game too now and now I'm inspired to write down how my character went through the story… At a moment I considered not marrying anyone in SoS because the bachelors weren't as… Interesting. Then I stumbled over Klaus' purple flower event. Bam. Big bad wolf scared me to death and I fell in love. xD P.s: I'm not English Chapter 1: On her own There she was. The young woman had just locked the door after entering her very own house on a plot of land now left to her responsibility and care for the first time. She looked around her house. It reminded her of an old cottage which could of been abandoned for years. A though occured to her if it was quite safe to make this her new home, but she trusted that the governing lady Veronica wouldn't leave her in a house that would fall appart over night. Still, Anna knew she had to renovate this drafty cabin before winter. It had been a week since she arrived to her new hometown and Spring had just begun by the day she got there. Luckily she wasn't short on time to prepare for winter, there was still all of Spring to Autumn left. Plenty of time to begin her occupation as a farmer and get herself independently capable. Anna sat down by the bed with her new diary she had gotten from Eda, an elderly woman who had tutored her for the past week about how to run a farm. Anna was very grateful for it since she had never had any experience with farming before, in fact she had moved to this country town from the city and never even touched a shovel before in her life. A loud yawn stopped her from writing much more in her dairy and she stretched her sore muscles. It was time for bed and she knew it. But it was unnerving to say the least to rest in such an unfamiliar and unwanting place. At least during her week of tutoring, she had gotten to stay at Eda's house. It was so warm and cozy. Bright and colorful. This place was everything but. She could hear the wind finding its' way through leeks and chill her occasionally. She shifted back and fort in order to mustle up some warmth into her bedsheets, but with poor results. And so the hours went by her first night on her own. - "Brrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiinnnn-gh!" The alarm clock couldn't have picked a worse time to wake her up. She had finally settled to a comfortable sleep for just an hour ago but she knew she had to get up. Eda had successfully taught her how important it was to get up at the same early hour every day, and she'd feel like a failure if she just fell out of everything the moment she was left to tend for herself. As Anna got up from bed, a heavy stone brick went through her stomach. She had nothing to eat. Searching desperately everywhere in her small cabin she found nothing edible. A growl went from her stomach to her mouth as she let out a frustrated scream. This was not her morning. "Maybe... Maybe I could.." She thought loudly as she opened her door and glanced over to the house further behind her field. Eda her teacher was in fact also her nabour. It was a horrible feeling thinking about going over and impose on Eda's generosity more than she already have. If anything, Anna felt she soon needed to start giving back. But Eda was a delightful old lady. She had even called Anna for granddaughter on more than one occasion through the week. She was such a heartwarm and loving lady, and had she not been, then Anna wouldn't have found herself capable of approaching her house to humbly ask for a plate of something to eat before she started to plow her land that morning. As Anna crossed the border and entered Eda's farm, she saw the old lady carrying a chicken out of her coop and placed it on the ground. "Good morning!" Anna waved as she called out to get her attention. Eda turned around and waved back. "Good morning." She called back not so loud as Anna, her voice slightly crooked. "I assume you haven't had breakfast yet? Come on in dear and eat with me. We have some fresh eggs and there is enough for two. Come now come now." Eda reached out and heldt Anna's arm in an affectionate grip as she beamed. "I'm so happy you came over. I was afraid I would suddenly find myself all alone again as you would forget this old lady and begin your farm work." Anna smiled back at Eda as they made their way to her house. "I wouldn't last five minutes in the morning without food I'm afraid. Thank you so much for not minding me coming over." Anna said shyly. "Nonsense! In fact, feel free to come by every morning. I very much enjoy your company Anna. It gives me so much joy to see you. Think nothing of it and give me the joy of seeing you whenever you have time, darling." Eda said with a warm smile. Anna couldn't help but to feel a bit ashamed for doubting if she should impose on Eda. It was clear the two of them had grown close. Anna would just have to deal with her low self esteem and remember that people rarely were as inhospitable as her imagination would let her believe at times. - It had been hours since breakfast and Anna had finished her chores for the day. She had tended to her cow which was one of several housewarming gifts she had got from Eda. Anna was immensely grateful for the cow and she would shower her with attention several times a day. The cow was originally named Hanako, but Anna would call her Hana when they were alone. At the moment Anna had just finished digging up a square plot of land ready for sowing. It wasn't all that big, a bare two by two meters area, but it would have to do for starters. The digging had done enough abuse on her muscles for the day and she knew she still needed to make her way down the mountain in order to buy seeds for her first harvest. She was hungry, tired and worn out. The lack of sleep last night had not been kind to her either. Anna looked up at the sun, it couldn't be more than noon now. At least that gave her plenty of time to visit the town, but she was already wishing nightfall would come. The sight of Anna walking down the mountain that day was a sight to behold. She looked like a mess and wore dark bags underneath her eyes. She was a striking contrast to the beautiful weather and lively nature around her. Upon approaching the lower part of the mountain trail Anna noticed a figure far off in front of her and that is when she realized in just how an unpresentable state she was in. She had forced herself to wander to town, but was very unprepared to meet with anyone looking the way she was. Panic waking her up from the zombie like state she'd just been in, she looked around for an idea as to hide or... The river caught her eyes. "That would be perfect." She though to herself. She could avoid making a horrible first impression with the locals and get cleaned up simultaniously. She ran over to the river and threw herself out to the water. However her lack of elegance paid the price with a painful stomach splash which shocked her to scream out while still under water. As a result from the extended surface tension she wasn't very deep into the water. Anna safely found her head over the surface in a matter of seconds, coughing up water. That was the last straw. She was crying and caughing and then cried some more, the day couldn't possibly be any worse by now. She was so busy with her self pity and coughing, the surprise of a voice behind her was like a brick down her stomach, threatening to let her just sink and drown. "Hello!? Do you require help?" Anna coughed a little more clearing her throat before turning around, much less noisy than she had just been. On the small wooden platform leading out to the lake were a man down on one of his knees looking very concerned, his dark green jacket on the ground next to him, he was clearly ready to jump in but stopped when Anna showed signs of calming down. "Uhm... " Anna wasn't sure what to say, was she too upset to acknowledge the help she had just been offered? She decided she'd just have to reassure him she was fine, which was far from the truth this particular day but she would put up her best poker face. Or so she thought. "I'm... No I was fine, just happened to swallow some water on my way down." She said doing her best to sound confident, but that didn't change the fact that she had just been caught wailing and trashing about. The mans' expression shifted from alert to confused, but seeing how she wasn't in immediate danger, he seemed to compose himself into a more relaxed state with a reassuring smile. "However not required, would you still wish a hand? I do believe you are thoroughly soaked as it is and I would hate to leave a lady to possibly drown alone out here." He said as he reached out a hand. Anna reluctantly swam up close to reach his hand. He lifted her up from the water with ease by holding both her hands and rose up to a standing position. She then noted how much taller he was than her and for a moment the thought occured to her to jump into the river again should the man not be as friendly as he seemed to be. "I cannot recall having seen you here before. May I ask if you are a visitor from Silk country?" He asked, backing a little off to give Anna her private space and possibly avoid getting wet by her soaked clothes. His expression had settled to a relaxed one and Anna had to wonder if he might be the most serene person she had ever met. Something about him made her feel she should muster up her best behavior, so she folded her arms in front of her and looked down with modesty. "No, I have moved here to Oak Tree town to start my career as a farmer. I have been here but a week." She then looked a little shyly up without moving her head much so she could see his face. "I... I have been to town twice during that time, but I can't say I have seen you either. Do you live here as well?" He nodded. "Yes. But if I may offer a comment. If you really are our new farmer, then I am severely impressed and would like to welcome you on the warmest. However I would think such a career would be heavy for a woman? Have you possibly brought with you any sort of family?" Anna started to blush a little, but wasn't sure why. Was it because she found a compliment in what he said? "I'm by myself." She said. "And that might be for the best... Had my parents seen the shack I call home right now, they would have refused to let me stay here much longer." She said thoughtfully, then realized she had just badmouthed her house. "Not that the farm isn't a lovely plot of land! I like it very much!" He seemed rather amused. "It must be, seeing how you endure living in a shack to live there." He said teasingly, but then straightened up a little. "As much as I love to get to know the newest addition to our community, I'm sure an aspiring farmer as yourself have a busy schedule. I would hate to delay you from your business, as long as it is something other than attempting to drown in the local rivers, that is." Anna couldn't quite figure out if it was a joke or genuine concern, but she had composed herself after the small talk she had shared with this gentleman and felt her mood was a lot lighter now, so she laughed at his remark. "I'm really sorry about earlier. I am quite fine I assure you. It's just that I had no sleep last night, and with all the exercise and lack of food... You caught me at a slight breakdown. I'm really sorry." She said with a genuine smile and bowed her head with the apology. As she looked up she saw him nod with understanding. She couldn't help but to feel her heart flutter a bit. She wasn't sure why, but paid it no mind. "Then I feel confident leaving you to your own devices. Oh, but may I offer a tip? You should invest in a round Tea table, it is a cheap piece of furniture, but sturdy. It is the right type to flip over when the stress of daily life gets to you, or so I have heard." Anna remembered Eda saying the very same thing when she presented Anna to her new home with a Tea table on the floor. "Actually I do have one of those. I should make use of it." She responded with a slight chuckle. "Thanks for your help today... "She trailed off and looked up at her new acquaintance. He understood her question. "Klaus. My name is Klaus. And yours might be? "Anna." "Nice to meet you Anna. Have a pleasant day." "Thanks, you too!" She then noted that as he turned and walked off, he wasn't going to town, he strolled off into the mountain trail on which she came from. She did ponder a bit about it but decided to get a move on to town. By now she had completely forgotten about how her day had started out, and as she strolled into town, she felt confident and dared herself to take the initiative to get to know more of the town's residents.
