Please don't kill me. I didn't mean for it to take so long for me to update. I got busy - assignments, tests, dance concert. But I should be able to update quicker now.

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wolfdog71: I probably won't make a sequel, because it's repetitive enough as it is. But I'm glad you're enjoying it.

NotSoSlightlyCrazy: Soon. Jill will know the cause soon. Thanks for reviewing.

Shimmerleaf: I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sorry about Skye's OOC-ness. And yes, smileys are cool. :) =D ^.^

Crazy Cinnamon Goodness: Sorry, but I'm not taking any more requests. This story will never get finished otherwise. But I'm glad you're enjoying the story, and thanks for your review.

squishy313: Yes, Takakura was my favourite chapter. It was definitely the funniest. Thanks for reviewing.

kitsune-mitsuki-fox-fullmoon: While that is a very good idea, I don't think I'll use it. I have the rest of the story planned out. I'm glad you like it and thank you for your review.

Kiuolo: I updated, be glad. Your fangirl tendencies are excused. I'm glad you like the story.

Well, without further ado, here's the next chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not, nor will I ever own Harvest Moon.

Chapter 10

Marlin, Daryl and Griffin

Jill and Carter remained in the mine for most of the night. It was five am when Jill finally came around. Eyes still closed, she moaned and rolled over, landing on the ground of the mine. Her eyes shot open and she saw Carter lying there. She screamed, waking up Carter. He moaned and put his hand on his head.

"Jill, what is wrong with you?" he shouted. "What kind of sick joke are you trying to pull?"

Jill had tears in her eyes. "Carter, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean it…"

"What do you mean you didn't mean it? You charged for me, jumped on me and knocked me unconscious, Jillian."

Jill sighed. People only used her full name when they were very, very angry. "I can't explain it, Carter. It won't make any sense. Just believe me, I am so, so sorry."

"Get out," said Carter emotionlessly.

"I'm sorry," said Jill one more time before darting out of the mine.

***

When Jill opened the door to her house, she was practically tackled by Claire and Muffy.

"Jill!" they exclaimed. "Where were you?"

Jill looked Muffy in the eye. "Carter."

Muffy understood immediately. "Oh no…"

"What?" Claire asked. "Carter? Is he your boyfriend? Will someone please explain?"

"Jill has…a problem," explained Muffy. "She seems to be … well, falling in love with random people. We don't know what's causing it or anything. All we know is that she doesn't remember any of it afterwards."

"Jilly," said Claire, hugging her cousin. "Jill I'm sorry…"

"Don't worry," she said. "I'm…Oh my goddess, Muffy, it's…"

"It's my wedding!" finished Muffy. "I totally forgot, I was so worried about you."

"Come on, we'll help you get ready," said Jill.

***

Jill and Claire helped Muffy put on her wedding dress and do her hair. Then they helped each other put on formal dresses that Muffy had bought for them.

"They're gorgeous, Muffy," said Jill, whirling around in her bridesmaid dress.

"I thought you'd like them," said Muffy. "Come on, the wedding's about to start."

The whole village came to Muffy's wedding. Muffy looked amazing in her wedding dress. After the wedding, the whole village stayed for the party. Muffy changed into a red dress, quite like her normal one but much more formal.

"Excuse me for a moment, Jill," said Muffy. "I need to go find Griffin. I'll be back."

Jill would have waited for Muffy right there, but along came Carter.

"Jill," said Carter, holding up her pendant. "You left this in the mine."

He handed her the necklace, and quickly left, clearly not wanting to be around her. Jill wasn't surprised. She put on her necklace. But unlike any other time, her eyes didn't just flash pink once, they flashed pink constantly. "Marlin!" she called at one point. "Have I ever told you I love you?"

Her eyes flashed pink again, and she turned to see Daryl.

"Ah, Darry, looking wonderful today, my love…"

Marlin and Daryl were the two closest people, so every time her eyes flashed she'd 'fall in love' with one of them. At one point, she tried to dive for Daryl, causing him to push her back. She stumbled into Marlin's arms and looked up at him, her eyes flashing pink again.

"Marlin," she sighed. "My hero…"

"Jill!" exclaimed Muffy, seeing exactly what was going on. She ran over as fast as she could in that dress of hers, and pulled her off Marlin.

"I'm sorry," she said to Marlin and Daryl, before turning to Jill.

"Come on Jilly, snap out of it!"

"Muffy, what's the problem?" asked Griffin, coming towards the two. Muffy desperately shook her head, hoping he wouldn't come any closer. But it was too late. Jill had already seen him.

"Griffin, I love you," she said confidently. "I love you more that Muffy ever could. You should have married me instead."

"Jill," moaned Muffy. "Snap out of it!"

"No, Muffy," said Jill. "I know that I love Griffin more than you do. And I love him more than you ever could."

She ran to Griffin and pushed him out the door.

"Don't follow us; we're off for some private time."

Jill ran out to Griffin and wrapped her arms around him.

"My love, my life, my all," she said, standing on her tiptoes to kiss him.

Griffin stepped backwards, causing Jill to fall on top of him. During the fall, Jill snapped out of it again.

"Shoot!" she muttered, standing up quickly, and helping Griffin up.

"I'm sorry," she said. "Get inside. I don't know what's going on, but you need to leave. I'm so sorry."

Griffin ran back inside and back to Muffy. Jill turned and swore. A very angry looking silver haired thief was standing there.

"Skye, I can explain…"

"Explain what?" said Skye. 'First Rock, then Carter, now Griffin. Who else have you been flirting with?"

"Skye, please…" Jill said, close to tears.

"No, Jill," said Skye angrily. "I don't care anymore. It's over."

He noticed she was still wearing the pink pendant.

"That symbolises love," he said, wrapping his hands around the pendant. "You don't deserve it anymore." And he gave it a tug, pulling it off her. With that, he turned around and walked away. Saying those things was one of the hardest things he'd ever done, but he had to do it. He didn't have a choice.

And he didn't notice Jill fainting behind him.

***

"Jill?"

"Is she alright?"

"It happened again, didn't it?"

"I think she's coming around."

"OK, guys, give her some room."

Jill slowly opened her eyes. She found Claire, Muffy, Lumina and Celia kneeling next to her, and Griffin, Marlin and Daryl behind. This time, however, the rose quartz hadn't worked like it normally had done. She had snapped out of it while she was wearing the quartz. And she remembered it all. And most of all, she remembered Skye. She burst into tears.

"Jilly, Jilly it's OK," said Muffy. "You're safe now. It's all OK."

"It's not OK!" cried Jill. "I've lost him. He'll never forgive me. He's gone forever."

"Who, Jill?" asked Muffy softly.

"Phantom Skye," Jill whispered, crying.

Everyone was confused, including Muffy. But Muffy didn't show it. "Come on, Jill, let's get you home."

Griffin picked Jill up and carried her back to her house. Muffy and Claire followed.

"Griffin," said Muffy softly. "I love you, truly, but I don't think I can leave Jill alone just yet."

Griffin nodded understandingly. "I'll come see you tomorrow."

Griffin left, and Muffy made Jill some hot chocolate. She handed her the mug.

"Can you explain some things?" she asked.

Jill took a sip of hot chocolate. "I've loved Skye for ages. And he loves me. I mean, he loved me. He saw me with Griffin tonight. And apparently he saw me with Rock and Carter as well." Jill sniffed. "He's the one who gave me the necklace, and he took it back. It's over." She cried again. Muffy rubbed her back. "Shh, it's OK."

***

Skye didn't head straight home. Instead, he headed to the Goddess pond. He flipped the necklace around in his hands.

She cheated on me. She never really loved me. It was all lies.

Skye didn't know what to feel. Sad? Angry? Heartbroken? How about a combination of the three? That would be what he was feeling.

He stood up, and glared at the necklace. He tossed it into the pond, and watched it sink. Just like their love. It sunk.

OK, I don't really like this chapter too much, but hopefully you did, and reviews are kindly appreciated. I think the next chapter's going to be better. Review, anyway.

Oh...and if you have time...I wouldn't mind some more people joining my forums...

Thanks much.