Hi!

I think I'll just leave my ramblings at the end of the chapter next time so not everyone's gonna hafta put up with me (unless ya wanna =P)

But I'll still leave the warning up:

This chapter conveys Popurri in a uh. how should I put this. a little short of a mental nutcase who is a crazy pyschotic bitch. um apologies in advance to any Popurri fan out there. But don't worry, this is only temporary (well, for now ne way), maybe for 2 or 3 more little parts. =D

Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon 64, I'm not doing this for profit either!!!

Here's the third part to chapter 2!!



Vengence in the air.

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A sad sad story

Chapter 2c

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Morning came early this time of the year, especially for one particular rancher, as Jack stepped out of his house, he was confronted by a certain pink haired flower lover.

".Popurri, uh, I didn't expect to see you here." Red eyes glared at him, ".so early." He finished lamely, not wanting to aggravate the girl any further than possible.

"Jack," she stated, "I will say this once, and once only, if you make the wrong choice," she paused, daring him to interrupt, but he smartly kept his mouth shut. "you. Will. Regrete it." Her tone of voice might as well said that she was discussing the weather, but the maniac look of her red orbs betrayed the calmness of her voice. The look that promised pain, for not just him, but all whom he cared about.

Taking these things into careful consideration, Jack gestured to the door, "why don't we talk inside."

Unbeknownst to Jack, Karen had watched the entire exchange from the entrance of the ranch. Popurri had come early to her house and had asked her to meet her at Jack's ranch in 1 hour. This came at a great surprise to her, judging from her reaction from the previous night. *oh well,* Karen thought, *if she wants to start clean, I'm willing.* for some reason, she felt important to get along with peeople Jack considered friends. So she agreed, and arrived to see Popurri walk up to Jack, exchanging a few words, then both going into Jack's house.

*she's probably apologizing to him* Karen reasoned to herself, *Making a clean start is not about accusations* she chastised herself for being so selfish.

And so she waited.

and waited.

*What were they doing in there?* Karen thought to herself, feeling dejected.

End of chapter 2c















^_^ Hehehehe

Didn't really think I'd leave you with such a mean cliffhanger didja?

And jus in case any hentais are wondering, (not that there's anything wrong wif thinking hentai thoughts) the next part is not a lemon =) (hey, this is rated pg) but enjoy!



Just as she was about to leave, the door opened, and out came Jack and Popurri, the strawberry blond said something, which made Jack give a weak, false laugh, then sobered, and gave Popurri a light peck on the cheek. She ruffled his hair, which was already a mess, turned around and walked towards Karen.

As she walked closer, it became apparent that Popurri's attire was also far from decent: her shirt was buttoned all wrong and showing her milky white shoulder, the lace that tied her top together was not in its usual criss- cross pattern but hastily done up, leaving much of the top open. Her dress was crumpled, and her hair was tied back with her green headband, instead of flowing down. It was also quite messy.

As she walked up to Karen, she said, smirking, "hey there Karen, whatcha doin' standing by the door? Jack doesn't bite ya know, well," stiffling a laugh, she continued, "not in the painful way anyway." Winking at her, red eyes shining, as if saying, "I know something you don't", Popurri walked out of the ranch, totally unfazed by her disarrayed appearance.

Through her dejected mood, all Karen could uncode from the situation was Popurri walked into Jack's house. They came out 2 hours later, he kissed her, their clothes are a mess, conclusion: they.

She didn't even want to think about that, *maybe it's for the best*, she thought, *at least now I save myself from the pain of knowing this later,* she laughed bitterly. Her cheery mood completely evaporated as she walked toward Jack's house to demand an explaination. Not that she really cared anymore, on the surface at least, but the nervous wreck he would become while explaining would be worth the effort. *oh Jack* she thought, *always wanting to avoid hurting any of the girls, a lot of good it's gonna do for you now.*

As she walked towards the house, Jack spotted her and nodded a greeting to her general direction. "so Jack, what was you and Popurri talkin' about to have messed up your clothes so much?" she asked innocently.

"who said we were talkin'?" Jack replied cooly while polishing his fingernails. The words stung more than a slap ever could to Karen. Tears gathered, threatening to pour out of her emerald eyes. Jack had the urge to wipe those tears away, but controlled himself, *it's for the best* he thought, trying to convince himself. "if ya wanna cry," he continued, as if not caring about the girl's emotional state, "go do it in the fields, the plants need watering anyway." With that, he walked back into his house and slamed the door shut.

Leaning against the door, Jack let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. Whispering quietly to himself, he apologised for the pain he's caused Karen, and the pain he will cause for the future.

*Why?* this was the only thought running through Karen's head as she ran out of the ranch.

end Chapter 2c

Hee hee, ya probably all wondering what the hell's goin' on wif Popurri right? Well, ya gonna hafta wait for the next part of chapter 2, I'll try post the next bit before new years _IF_ I get reviews.

So, what rena no baka (me) is trying to say is that PLEASE REVIEW!!!

Good or bad, I LOVE getting feedback from people. And I still need to know who you (the reader) want Jack to end up with coz I have NO idea. It started out wif Karen, but I'm thinking I could probly twist it into Popurri or somethin'. Course, not like it has ta be Jack willingly ending up wif anyone but heh heh, well I thank you for reading this far and please REVIEW!!!

^_^ Rena T 2001