School... is... so... evil x.x Only, like, ten days left and our teachers still pile on homework and stuff for the EOGs(End-of-Grades), which are our big-huge-jumbo tests that bore the crap out of me. They're normally really easy and I finish with, like, an hour and a half to spare. We're not allowed to do anything but sit there... Not even sleep... Stupid teachers...

Yuck, anyways, another chapter coming, not entirely sure how I'm feeling about it...

To meh Reviewers: Sorry for not specifying who I'm talking to. Not much really to say. Thanks for sticking by me! Yea, Reasha's Lumina and Rock's daughter, and Mikey's their son, but I'm just stupid. I forgot a few things and add some bad mistakes in the last chapter. My bad...

P.S. I forgot the name of the big white creature which is in this chapter, and since my friend stole my Harvest Moon Game and such, I'm just calling it Mufamufa because it's close...(I think) I could just wait, but I wanted to just get this chapter done. If it really bugs you, please tell me the real name and I'll be happy to change it in future chapters, thanks!

Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon. Reasha, Mikey, and Chandler are the only characters I really own. Otherwise, Celia, Muffy, and so on belong to someone else... Natsume or something along those lines. I own Tuck's name and personality, too, I guess... o.0

Chapter Eight: Birthday Surprise

"Whoa..." Tyler droned, staring up at the creature with what felt like bulging eyes.

Reasha's had gone pretty big, too. Tyler was sure they'd pop right out of her face. Kate was staring, almost dumbstruck, examining the creature with a surprised interest, while worry still flickered in her eyes. Mikey, on the other hand, squealed with delight and stuck his thumb in his mouth.

He wobbled over to the creature and wrapped his arms around it's front leg. The big furry white thing looked down at him, and Tyler grunted when he figured out he could read the confused expression on the creature's face.

It was a big, all white furry creature with something that looked like a ponytail. Big white arms hung down, kind of like a gorilla's and it's back feet shuffled behind it. Big eyes blinked as it lifted the arm, pulling Mikey up as well.

Squeaking, Reasha shifted over to stand by Tyler.

"What do I do? It's going to eat my brother!"

"I don't think it will eat him," Kate voice before Tyler could speak.

The ten-year old pig-tailed girl walked slowly forward towards Mikey and his giant teddy. Mikey was babbling with delight, drool dripping from his mouth onto the creature's arm as it held him up. Kate waved at it, trying to draw it's attention to her. The creature made a strange grunting noise and put his arm down. Mikey giggled and let go, twirling with pleasure before falling over and letting out a groan like noise.

"Hi," Kate grinned.

"Mufamufa," the creature blabbed, it's voice gruff and rough-edged.

"What does that mean?" Reasha awed, scuffling after Tyler, who had walked up beside Kate.

"Maybe that's it's name," Tyler shrugged.

"Hey, Mufamufa. I'm Kate," Kate greeted, waving again.

"Tyler, Reasha, and that's Mikey," Tyler introduced as well, though he highly doubted that Mufamufa understood.

Behind them, Haku snorted and let out a shrill whinny. Tyler turned, trying to shush him, but the horse prodded the ground uneasily with his hoof. His racket caused Marcy to let out a whine and trot over to Layla, who looked around with a confused expression. Spice continued to much on some grass lazily. Marco and Daisy looked up from where they were sleeping, the two small white farm animals bleating in annoyance.

"Keep it down, you guys," Tyler groaned.

As the sun hit the horizon, the sky flew into a flash of colors. Red, pink, orange, and yellow dappled the sky and Mufamufa looked up, letting out a moan. The creature almost seemed to grin when a sudden neigh of disapproval rang out. Haku was charging towards Mufamufa, nostrils flaring with anger. Apparently, Haku did not want this intruder in the pasture any longer.

Faster than Tyler thought possible, Mufamufa had leapt over the fence and was bolting up the land towards the spring. The young boy let out a distressed cry as Haku thundered past, but the horse stopped at the fence, still crying out. His attention changed, though, when the sudden sound of a man echoed nearby.

Tyler wheeled around and spotted Daryl, standing on the pathway and looking at where Mufamufa had dissapeared up the pathway.

"Oh no!" Reasha groaned. "Daryl saw Mufamufa!"

The scientist let out a shrill cry of pleasure before turning and vanishing back towards his house.

"Dang it! Who knows what Daryl will try to do to Mufamufa," Kate sighed, kicking a rock at her feet.

Haku snorted once more before turning and striding past the kids. The hulking form of the horse trotted over by Daisy and Marco and began to graze. Tyler seethed, wanting to yell at the horse. He didn't, though, knowing Haku was only doing what he thought was best for his pasture. Brushing some brown hair from his eyes, Tyler turned and spotted Mikey.

"Oh, your borther, Reasha," he grunted.

Reasha turned and smacked Mikey, who was sticking his butt in the air at them.

"Mikey! Stop that!"

"Bye bye, Teddy," Mikey gurgled, gripping the blanket in one hand and sticking the other hand in his mouth.

"What's going on our here?" Lumina called, Celia behind her.

"We heard some noises. Haku was making a fuss," Tyler's mom added.

The two strode up to the fence and Lumina attempted to get over it. She nearly fell, but caught herself, righting and dusting her dress off. She walked over, bending down and lifting up Mikey. She tugged his finger out of his mouth. He gurgled.

"Tyler was more mature by the time he was three, wasn't he? I know Reasha was," Lumina sighed, Celia approaching from behind.

"Mikey just has to much fun acting stupid," Reasha grinned, thinking she was helping.

Lumina scolded her, though and the blond girl fell quiet.

"It was nothing, we scared Haku by accident, that's all," Kate suddenly piped up, answering the mother's question from a bit back.

Celia shrugged and nodded, turning and sending a face at the horse. Haku returned with an innocent look and grazed again.

"Presents? Cake? I know you guys want cake," Tuck called from the door.

"Come along, guys!" Celia motioned, and they all headed inside.


"Thanks, everyone!" Tyler cried, putting aside the last present he had received. "And thanks for coming!"

"See you, bucko! Come pay us a visit if you want to play a game or something," Kassey grinned, elbowing him playfully. Patrick followed, ruffling his hair. "See you around!"

They left, Muffy and Griffin following, needing to get back to the bar.

"Thanks for the fishing rod, Galen," Tyler thanked the old man.

Galen smiled. "Hope you'll put it to good use. You and your old man cold have some fishing time together!"

"I'm not old," Tuck muttered from behind.

Galen laughed and headed out.

"Are you two staying in town for a while?" Tuck asked Chandler and Nami.

"Yes, actually. We'll be leaving for Fall, but should be back for winter," Chandler replied, his arm around Nami's shoulder. He smiled, the other hand buried in the pocket of his black jacket.

"See you later, Tyler," Nami mused, pushing some red hair from her eyes.

"Bye Nami, bye Chandler!" Tyler nodded, Reasha waving from beside him.

As soon as they left, Kate let out a cry. "Mikey just drooled all over my dress," she huffed.

Lumina sighed, rolling her eyes.

"I got it," Rock mumbled, nudging Tuck. "Be glad Tyler wasn't like this."

"I wasn't that bad?" Tyler questioned, looking up at his dad.

"You screamed a lot, but that was mainly it... You did some other things too, like the time you-" Tuck started but Tyler made a face and cut him off. Tuck laughed heartily.

"Alright then, I guess we all better head off as well," Romana smiled, as she walked slowly up to Tuck and Celia. "Hope you had a wonderful birthday, Tyler!"

Tyler nodded and grinned, standing up.

"Bye Tyler," Reasha and Kate chimed, leaving Reasha in giggles.

As they all pushed themselves out the door, Tyler sighed. He frowned, suddenly feeling a little downhearted. Grandpa Takakura hadn't come. He didn't need to give him a present, but he would have like the old man to come like Galen did. Looking over at his pile of presents, he managed a smile, but pushed himself to his feet. Tuck blinked and placed a hand on his son's shoulder.

"Wants wrong, son?" he asked worriedly.

Celia stopped from her cleaning up as well and turned, her face pulled in a frown.

"Grandpa Takakura..."

"Yeah?"

"GRANDPA!"

"Hey, Tyler! Sorry I missed your party. Stupid city. Big fight broke out among some gangs and I wasn't allowed to leave until inspected and all this other stuff that I don't give a hoot about," Takakura muttered, shutting the door behind him and walking up, a cardboard box in his hands.

"What's that?" Tyler questioned, pointing at the box.

Tuck and Celia settled on their bed and watched carefully, grinning with pride and joy.

"For you," Takakura laughed, place the box in Tyler's eager hands.

"Thanks, Grandpa!"

Struggling to open the box, Tyler finally tugged the top off. Turning it over, a book fell onto the ground and he gasped, dropping the empty box. He knelt down and picked it up, examining the cover, which was faded and well worn. A picture of a pen was on it and Tyler awed at its fragile, crisp pages as he took a quick flip through the book. Turning back to the cover, he read the title.

"Diary?" he questioned, looking up.

"Yes. Your father had one. You can put whatever you like in it. Journals, pictures, writings," Takakura explained, his rough voice echoing in the silent room.

"Can I see it, Tyler?" Tuck asked, holding his hands out for the diary.

"Sure," the little boy said, handing it over.

Tuck whistled as he ran a hand over the book. Flipping through the pages as well, he nodded, clearly impressed. "This is a nice diary, Tyler. Make sure to handle it carefully."

Tyler nodded, getting a determined look on his face. "Of coarse, dad!"

They said goodnight and went to bed as the stars began to stretch in the sky. Twinkling and dancing, the wind sailed through the trees as the moon shone in the blankness of night.


"These things need instructions..." Reasha muttered, fumbling with a jack.

"You're telling me," Kate huffed as the jack was knocked from Reasha's hand and hit her on the head.

"Sorry," Tyler grunted from hitting Reasha.

They were outside, sitting near the beach playing with the jacks that Tyler got from Patrick and Kassey for his birthday. The sun sparkled in the sky and the wind blew gently through the trees. They swayed and rustled as it blew past and leaves danced around them as Summer began to near Fall.

"Hey, look! Chandler and Nami! Do you think Chandler has any idea how to plays this game?" Kate asked blandly, standing up and dusting her dress off.

Reasha shrugged and looked over her shoulder at Mikey, who was chasing a cricket that was bouncing through the grass. It let out a chirp and Mikey squealed, bouncing in the air as it did. Reasha couldn't help but roll her eyes at her brother, who looked up and made a face at her. The cricket hopped again though, causing Mikey to squeak and follow.

"We can go ask," Tyler shrugged.

"Whatever. I'll be here," Reasha commented from where she was still sitting on the ground.

Tyler stood and followed Kate as the two darted up the hill.

"Hey! Nami! Chandler!" Tyler called and the two came to halt before them.

"Hey," Nami voiced, turning and casting a small smile at the two kids.

"Hello," Chandler added. "Can we help you?"

Tyler opened his mouth, noticing they were holding bags. Her closed it, then narrowed his brown eyes, thinking. Kate nudged him, but he made no move to ask anything so she asked for them.

"Nope, sorry buds," Chandler laughed, scratching his head curiously.

"Well, thanks anyways..." Kate sighed.

"Are you guys leaving already? You're coming back in Winter, right?" Tyler questioned, remembering what he had heard Chandler tell his dad at the party.

"Yes, we need to get back to the city early to get ready," Nami smiled, looking at Chandler smugly.

"Yeah, sorry 'bout that. My mom likes everything done early," he voiced, scratching the back of his neck warily.

Tyler exchanged a glance with Kate. She shrugged, and, having the urge, he stuck out his tongue, crossing his eyes. She giggled and shook her head in amusement.

"Well, see ya, kiddos," Chandler announced and he and Nami headed towards the bridge to cross the stream.

"TYLER! KATE!"

The two wheeled around, looking down the hill, Reasha bolting towards them. Her hazel eyes were wide with worry and her blond hair flared behind her like a yellow fire. She came to skidding stop in front of them, sending a small spray of dust into the air. She sobbed slightly before looking up at them.

"He was right here a moment ago, but I can't find him... I've been searching for the past two minutes you were talking, but I can't find him!"

Tyler held up his hands in defense. "What are you talking about? Slow down!"

"Mikey's vanished!"


Hehe, finally finished this chapter...

Mikey doesn't act like a normal three year old, does he o.0 He's... weird... x.x

Anyways, review please :D!!

-Deyoxis