I woke up when it began to rain harder. I looked at the driver and he didn't seem to notice that I had awakened. I decided not to say anything because I didn't want to get into another meaningless conversation with him. I knew he didn't really care what my answers to his questions were. He was just trying to make small talk so the ride wouldn't seem as boring. I turned to the window and I noticed the landscape had completely changed. It was still raining, but not as dark and there wasn't any sign of civilization around. We weren't even driving on a road! Just grass. What kind of place is Dark Acre? Now I had no idea where I was. There went all my chances of finding my way back home. Not that it was much of a home anyway. It appeared we were driving in the middle of nowhere! I was a bit curious so I decided to speak up.
"Um, where is the road?"
"Ar! I didn't notice ye woke up! Ye sure seemed peaceful sleeping back there! And to answer your question Lad, there is no road on these parts. The road disappeared miles ago!"
Miles ago!? How long have I been in here?!
"Er…how much longer?"
"Oh we should be arriving in Dark Acre any moment now!"
Can't wait. Maybe someone here will have the answers to my questions. We drove for about another ten minutes then the cab came to a halt. I opened the door and got out.
"Before you do anything make sure ye head into the Town Hall first!"
After giving me a wave he drove off. I didn't exactly pay attention to him leave. I had turned to look at the massive brick building in front of me. When I turned back around to see which direction he was leaving, there was no sign of him. I didn't even hear the cab's engine running. This place is weird. I decided to follow the driver's instructions and head into the town hall. The place must be pretty old because when I opened the heavy wooden door I heard a huge creaking noise. Well there goes all my chances of getting in unnoticed. I walked in and to my surprise it looked really small on the inside. There was a white pelican in a pink dress standing on the front desk. A pelican. Wearing clothes. A chill ran down the back of my neck and I walked up to the counter.
"Welcome to Dark Acre! My name's Pelly. How may I help you?"
I was still in shock that a human size bird was standing at the counter talking to me. She must have noticed I was a little uneasy.
"Are you ok? What's wrong?" she asked.
"Y-you're a bird!...And you're talking!"
"Not just any bird he she corrected, I'm a pelican. Oh hehe, you must not be from around here. Everybody in Dark Acre is an animal! Why, you're the first human I've seen in ages! I wasn't even sure they existed anymore!"
Ages?! What kind of place is this? Where are all the humans?!
"Can everybody talk?"
"Of course they can silly! Were just like humans, we can walk, talk, and do anything a human can do! Don't worry, you will get accustomed to it soon enough. Anyway you must be new here."
"Yeah, I just got here a few minutes ago. I came in a cab."
"Ohhh! You must be one of the new residents!"
"New resident?"
"Ohh yes! Dark Acre will soon be booming with newcomers! Here! Take this map. It's a map of Dark Acre. It will help you find your way around until you get used to things!"
"Erm..thanks…"
Pelly sure seems enthusiastic. I turned and started walking to the door when Pelly shouted.
"Ohhh! Go check in with Tom Nook before you do anything else!"
I nodded and walked out the door. When I got outside I looked at the map. I saw a small building labeled Tom Nook's shop. Who was Tom Nook? What does he want from me? His shop looked like it was on the other side of town. I put the map in my pocket and started walking.