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Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters... But the following are MY characters
-Claire
-Drake
-Radford
-Nate
-Mei
-Vincent
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A Harvest Moon Vacation
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Chapter 25 : A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
MAYOR : I can't believe this!
ANN : *gasp* Dad!!!
DOUG : Ann...
JACK : This place looks awesome!
* Jack walks through the grand doorway & steps into an elaborately decorated ballroom *
KAREN : This is absolutely amazing!
* The townsfolk start to walk in & look around in awe *
MAYOR : What's going on?
* Vincent walks into the room from the staircase entrance *
VINCENT : I wanted everyone a night that would be filled with wonderful memories of this summer. I was thinking of what to do then I thought "What if we have a ball?" So I pushed through with it.
ELLI : *walks up to Vincent* This ball is for us?
VINCENT : Yep, and I hope that all of you will enjoy!
JACK : Don't we need suits or tuxedos?
VINCENT : No problem. There's a gallery of dresses at the back where the ladies can select the one of their choice. The same goes for the guys for the suits.
DRAKE : You all heard the man, let's get dressed and party!!!
ANN : Dad! Where have you been?
DOUG : Well... First, Karen tied me up & took the wine. Then someone found me & brought me here to help out with the ball.
ANN : I see. Anyway, I'm glad you're safe.
* The female population walked to the east wing while the guys went west *
* At the east wing *
KAREN : This place is really nice.
ELLI : *nods* This is absolutely...
KAREN : ^_^ Look at all these!
ELLI : Popuri! Let's see what dress Karen found!
POPURI : Huh? But I already got one!
ELLI : What do you mean? *turns to Popuri* O_O
POPURI : Do you like it?
KAREN : What's so... *turns to Popuri* O_O
ELLI : It's really beautiful. Where did you find it?
POPURI : Over there. *Points to an isolated door*
KAREN : Let's take a look.
* Karen opens the door and reveals another gallery of gowns *
* Karen & Elli start trying on different dresses *
KAREN : This one isn't too bad.
ELLI : I think this dress would look nice on you.
ANN : Um...
KAREN : Huh? Ann? What did you...
ANN : Do you think this dress is nice? I can't really tell since I don't usually wear them except for the goddess festival.
ELLI : That one looks great on you! I'm sure it would really impress *cough*
ANN : *turns red* Hush!
KAREN : Hmmm? Who?
ELLI : I promised to keep my mouth shut.
KAREN : Awww.... I'll just have to wait until the ball then.
POPURI : Has anyone seen Mary lately?
ELLI : Mary? You're right, I haven't seen her much.
KAREN : I wonder... *remembers the beach incident in CH.22*
POPURI : Oh well, she's missing out on all these dresses. Too bad.
ANN : I'll go to the hall now, I'm pretty much done.
POPURI : Wait... ^_^ We need to fix you up first!
* They move on to the dressing room & give Ann a make-over *
* At the east wing *
RICK : I can't believe that there's going to be a ball tonight.
KAI : You should. I heard that there are going to be guests there, too. You might be able to meet someone who just might like you...
RICK : You think so?
KAI : No.
RICK : Who asked your opinion?!
CLIFF : Kai, who are you planning to ask?
KAI : Ask what?
CLIFF : You know... to dance.
KAI : I don't relly know. I can ask just about any girls & they'd say 'yes'. But tonight, I got my sights on Claire. Hehehehe... *Starts thinking dirty thoughts*
CLIFF : T_T Um... I'll just find a tuxedo. *Walks away*
* Gray walks around the gallery of different kinds of suits *
GRAY : (Talking To himself) Which one would look nice?
* He picks up a navy-blue striped suit *
GRAY : (TTH) This looks okay.
* An hour later, the bells ring & the ball officially starts *
ANN : Are you sure I don't look stupid?
POPURI : You look just fine!
KAREN : Don't you trust us?
ANN : *sigh* Here goes!
* Ann approaches Cliff wearing an elegant pink gown made of silk & her hair was now pony-tailed *
CLIFF : Um... Ann?
ANN : Hi, Cliff.
CLIFF : Hi Ann. You look wonderful.
ANN : It was Popuri & the others' idea.
CLIFF : No... I mean, you've always been beautiful.
ANN : Huh? *blushes*
CLIFF : What I mean is...
* Drake stands between their heads & takes a deep breath *
DRAKE : Hmm... I can sense eros.
* Ann & Cliff blush then Popuri steps out from behind the full-length mirror *
POPURI : You spoiled it again!! _
DRAKE : What? I had no clue!
POPURI : There you go again!
* Cliff & Ann walk away while they argue *
DRAKE : There.
POPURI : What?
DRAKE : They managed to get away. Good.
POPURI : Huh? It's all your fault!
* Meanwhile, elsewhere... *
ELLI : Doctor, it's nice that everyone is enjoying themselves, isn't it?
DOCTOR : *nods* Oh Elli, would you like to dance?
ELLI : Sure...
* Somewhere near the buffet table *
KAI : Um... Claire, I know that you'd want to but I'll ask anyway. You wanna dance?
CLAIRE : I would... But I think there's someone else who'd disagree. *points behind him*
KAI : Who in the... *sees Popuri* Oh!! Popuri! W-What're you doing here?
POPURI : I think you were supposed to ask ME something...
KAI : Uh... yeah. Popuri. You wanna dance?
POPURI : I'd be happy to!
CLAIRE : See you! ^_-
* Meanwhile, Karen & Jack are already dancing *
JACK : This place is really nice. It's so peaceful here.
KAREN : Yeah...
* Rick stands alone near the corner of the room *
RICK : *sigh* It's so lonely.
"Excuse me? But... are you alone?"
RICK : Um... yes.
* The girl who had approached Rick was around his height, had long brown hair that was braided like Ann's. She had freckles & seemed quite nervous about approaching Rick. *
"Would you um... dance with me?"
RICK : Uhm...*thinks for a moment* Sure.
"Thank you."
RICK : Can I ask your name?
"I'm Amy. And you are?"
RICK : I'm Rick. Nice to meet you.
AMY : Shall we go?
RICK : Let's.
* Gray was waiting patiently at near the exit of the door where the other girls came from *
GRAY : (TTH) I wonder if Mary's coming out soon.
* Gray sighs & decided to leave when someone called from behind him *
"Gray!"
GRAY : Mary?
* Mary came out wearing a satin black dress & she wore green contact lenses instead of her glasses. She also had her hair treated so that it was smooth & unbraided *
MARY : I'm sorry for being late. I had to wait for the treatment to finish.
GRAY : No. It was worth the wait.
MARY : Huh?
GRAY : *changes topic* Um... Let's go?
MARY : Sure...
* Claire looks on at the couples dancing *
CLAIRE : *sigh* They're so sweet.
DRAKE : I know your jealous 'cause your too old for that.
CLAIRE : I am not!! So had better take that back or else!
DRAKE : Would you like to dance? *gets his head really close*
CLAIRE : Um... *blushes* Sure. But don't get any ideas.
* After the first round dance, everyone takes a break & begin to eat *
* At one table, Jack, Karen, Gray, Mary, Mayor Thomas, Kano, Harris, Rick & Amy start talking *
JACK : Wow... This place rocks.
MAYOR : It's brings me back to my youth.
KAREN : You had parties like this?
MAYOR : Ohohoh... Of course not! It's very expensive to have a party like this!
KAREN : Then why'd it remind you of your youth?
MAYOR : It reminds me of the parties I wanted to have.
KAREN : T_T O-kay... *turns to Rick* Oh? Who's that with you?
RICK : Oh! Everyone, I'd like to introduce Amy.
AMY : Hello.
KAREN : I'm happy you found someone right for you.
RICK : We're not um...
KAREN : Don't worry. ^_-
AMY : Actually, Nate asked me to come here from the lab. So, I came and then he told me to look for a guy with orange hair who looked like a cad.
KAREN : *accidentally sprays her drink at the mayor* Oh!
AMY : But looks can be deceiving since Rick is such a nice person. ^_^
RICK : ^_^; That's relieving to hear.
AMY : By the way, where is Nate? I haven't seen him since he told me to come here.
* Nate, wearing a tuxedo covers Amy's eyes from behind *
NATE : So you did come after all!
AMY : *removes Nate's hands* Of course! How about you? Where's...
NATE : *covers mouth* Glad your having a good time! See ya!
* Nate walks away *
AMY : So he hasn't let it out yet?
RICK : Let what out?
AMY : Secret! ^_^
* Mei comes down the staircase entrance wearing a white gown which slightly resembled a wedding dress *
JACK : Hey!! She's the one who gave me the goddess water!
KAREN : Her name's Mei.
JACK : I just remembered... I forgot to thank her!
* Mei comes up to Jack *
MEI : Oh! It's you! How are you?
JACK : I'm much better. By the way, thanks for saving me at the beach.
MEI : I didn't do much, you should thank the paramedics who came after you got... hit.
KAREN : Sorry 'bout that.
JACK : So who are you dancing with?
MEI : Oh! I'm not...
KAREN : You're not dancing?
MEI : I am... it's just...
KAREN : I see... You're waiting to be asked, right?
MEI : Kind of.
KAREN : Who're you waiting for?
* Someone calls Mei from behind *
MEI : Huh?
NATE : Mei! Um... Could I have a word with you?
KAREN : *whispers to Mei* There's your chance.
* Nate & Mei walk off *
NATE : Mei, would you dance with me?
MEI : I...
*An explosion comes from the kitchen and flames spread *
NATE : What in...
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End of Chapter 25
AUTHOR'S NOTES:
I have a few chapters left to go...
Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters... But the following are MY characters
-Claire
-Drake
-Radford
-Nate
-Mei
-Vincent
==================================================
A Harvest Moon Vacation
=================================================
Chapter 25 : A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
MAYOR : I can't believe this!
ANN : *gasp* Dad!!!
DOUG : Ann...
JACK : This place looks awesome!
* Jack walks through the grand doorway & steps into an elaborately decorated ballroom *
KAREN : This is absolutely amazing!
* The townsfolk start to walk in & look around in awe *
MAYOR : What's going on?
* Vincent walks into the room from the staircase entrance *
VINCENT : I wanted everyone a night that would be filled with wonderful memories of this summer. I was thinking of what to do then I thought "What if we have a ball?" So I pushed through with it.
ELLI : *walks up to Vincent* This ball is for us?
VINCENT : Yep, and I hope that all of you will enjoy!
JACK : Don't we need suits or tuxedos?
VINCENT : No problem. There's a gallery of dresses at the back where the ladies can select the one of their choice. The same goes for the guys for the suits.
DRAKE : You all heard the man, let's get dressed and party!!!
ANN : Dad! Where have you been?
DOUG : Well... First, Karen tied me up & took the wine. Then someone found me & brought me here to help out with the ball.
ANN : I see. Anyway, I'm glad you're safe.
* The female population walked to the east wing while the guys went west *
* At the east wing *
KAREN : This place is really nice.
ELLI : *nods* This is absolutely...
KAREN : ^_^ Look at all these!
ELLI : Popuri! Let's see what dress Karen found!
POPURI : Huh? But I already got one!
ELLI : What do you mean? *turns to Popuri* O_O
POPURI : Do you like it?
KAREN : What's so... *turns to Popuri* O_O
ELLI : It's really beautiful. Where did you find it?
POPURI : Over there. *Points to an isolated door*
KAREN : Let's take a look.
* Karen opens the door and reveals another gallery of gowns *
* Karen & Elli start trying on different dresses *
KAREN : This one isn't too bad.
ELLI : I think this dress would look nice on you.
ANN : Um...
KAREN : Huh? Ann? What did you...
ANN : Do you think this dress is nice? I can't really tell since I don't usually wear them except for the goddess festival.
ELLI : That one looks great on you! I'm sure it would really impress *cough*
ANN : *turns red* Hush!
KAREN : Hmmm? Who?
ELLI : I promised to keep my mouth shut.
KAREN : Awww.... I'll just have to wait until the ball then.
POPURI : Has anyone seen Mary lately?
ELLI : Mary? You're right, I haven't seen her much.
KAREN : I wonder... *remembers the beach incident in CH.22*
POPURI : Oh well, she's missing out on all these dresses. Too bad.
ANN : I'll go to the hall now, I'm pretty much done.
POPURI : Wait... ^_^ We need to fix you up first!
* They move on to the dressing room & give Ann a make-over *
* At the east wing *
RICK : I can't believe that there's going to be a ball tonight.
KAI : You should. I heard that there are going to be guests there, too. You might be able to meet someone who just might like you...
RICK : You think so?
KAI : No.
RICK : Who asked your opinion?!
CLIFF : Kai, who are you planning to ask?
KAI : Ask what?
CLIFF : You know... to dance.
KAI : I don't relly know. I can ask just about any girls & they'd say 'yes'. But tonight, I got my sights on Claire. Hehehehe... *Starts thinking dirty thoughts*
CLIFF : T_T Um... I'll just find a tuxedo. *Walks away*
* Gray walks around the gallery of different kinds of suits *
GRAY : (Talking To himself) Which one would look nice?
* He picks up a navy-blue striped suit *
GRAY : (TTH) This looks okay.
* An hour later, the bells ring & the ball officially starts *
ANN : Are you sure I don't look stupid?
POPURI : You look just fine!
KAREN : Don't you trust us?
ANN : *sigh* Here goes!
* Ann approaches Cliff wearing an elegant pink gown made of silk & her hair was now pony-tailed *
CLIFF : Um... Ann?
ANN : Hi, Cliff.
CLIFF : Hi Ann. You look wonderful.
ANN : It was Popuri & the others' idea.
CLIFF : No... I mean, you've always been beautiful.
ANN : Huh? *blushes*
CLIFF : What I mean is...
* Drake stands between their heads & takes a deep breath *
DRAKE : Hmm... I can sense eros.
* Ann & Cliff blush then Popuri steps out from behind the full-length mirror *
POPURI : You spoiled it again!! _
DRAKE : What? I had no clue!
POPURI : There you go again!
* Cliff & Ann walk away while they argue *
DRAKE : There.
POPURI : What?
DRAKE : They managed to get away. Good.
POPURI : Huh? It's all your fault!
* Meanwhile, elsewhere... *
ELLI : Doctor, it's nice that everyone is enjoying themselves, isn't it?
DOCTOR : *nods* Oh Elli, would you like to dance?
ELLI : Sure...
* Somewhere near the buffet table *
KAI : Um... Claire, I know that you'd want to but I'll ask anyway. You wanna dance?
CLAIRE : I would... But I think there's someone else who'd disagree. *points behind him*
KAI : Who in the... *sees Popuri* Oh!! Popuri! W-What're you doing here?
POPURI : I think you were supposed to ask ME something...
KAI : Uh... yeah. Popuri. You wanna dance?
POPURI : I'd be happy to!
CLAIRE : See you! ^_-
* Meanwhile, Karen & Jack are already dancing *
JACK : This place is really nice. It's so peaceful here.
KAREN : Yeah...
* Rick stands alone near the corner of the room *
RICK : *sigh* It's so lonely.
"Excuse me? But... are you alone?"
RICK : Um... yes.
* The girl who had approached Rick was around his height, had long brown hair that was braided like Ann's. She had freckles & seemed quite nervous about approaching Rick. *
"Would you um... dance with me?"
RICK : Uhm...*thinks for a moment* Sure.
"Thank you."
RICK : Can I ask your name?
"I'm Amy. And you are?"
RICK : I'm Rick. Nice to meet you.
AMY : Shall we go?
RICK : Let's.
* Gray was waiting patiently at near the exit of the door where the other girls came from *
GRAY : (TTH) I wonder if Mary's coming out soon.
* Gray sighs & decided to leave when someone called from behind him *
"Gray!"
GRAY : Mary?
* Mary came out wearing a satin black dress & she wore green contact lenses instead of her glasses. She also had her hair treated so that it was smooth & unbraided *
MARY : I'm sorry for being late. I had to wait for the treatment to finish.
GRAY : No. It was worth the wait.
MARY : Huh?
GRAY : *changes topic* Um... Let's go?
MARY : Sure...
* Claire looks on at the couples dancing *
CLAIRE : *sigh* They're so sweet.
DRAKE : I know your jealous 'cause your too old for that.
CLAIRE : I am not!! So had better take that back or else!
DRAKE : Would you like to dance? *gets his head really close*
CLAIRE : Um... *blushes* Sure. But don't get any ideas.
* After the first round dance, everyone takes a break & begin to eat *
* At one table, Jack, Karen, Gray, Mary, Mayor Thomas, Kano, Harris, Rick & Amy start talking *
JACK : Wow... This place rocks.
MAYOR : It's brings me back to my youth.
KAREN : You had parties like this?
MAYOR : Ohohoh... Of course not! It's very expensive to have a party like this!
KAREN : Then why'd it remind you of your youth?
MAYOR : It reminds me of the parties I wanted to have.
KAREN : T_T O-kay... *turns to Rick* Oh? Who's that with you?
RICK : Oh! Everyone, I'd like to introduce Amy.
AMY : Hello.
KAREN : I'm happy you found someone right for you.
RICK : We're not um...
KAREN : Don't worry. ^_-
AMY : Actually, Nate asked me to come here from the lab. So, I came and then he told me to look for a guy with orange hair who looked like a cad.
KAREN : *accidentally sprays her drink at the mayor* Oh!
AMY : But looks can be deceiving since Rick is such a nice person. ^_^
RICK : ^_^; That's relieving to hear.
AMY : By the way, where is Nate? I haven't seen him since he told me to come here.
* Nate, wearing a tuxedo covers Amy's eyes from behind *
NATE : So you did come after all!
AMY : *removes Nate's hands* Of course! How about you? Where's...
NATE : *covers mouth* Glad your having a good time! See ya!
* Nate walks away *
AMY : So he hasn't let it out yet?
RICK : Let what out?
AMY : Secret! ^_^
* Mei comes down the staircase entrance wearing a white gown which slightly resembled a wedding dress *
JACK : Hey!! She's the one who gave me the goddess water!
KAREN : Her name's Mei.
JACK : I just remembered... I forgot to thank her!
* Mei comes up to Jack *
MEI : Oh! It's you! How are you?
JACK : I'm much better. By the way, thanks for saving me at the beach.
MEI : I didn't do much, you should thank the paramedics who came after you got... hit.
KAREN : Sorry 'bout that.
JACK : So who are you dancing with?
MEI : Oh! I'm not...
KAREN : You're not dancing?
MEI : I am... it's just...
KAREN : I see... You're waiting to be asked, right?
MEI : Kind of.
KAREN : Who're you waiting for?
* Someone calls Mei from behind *
MEI : Huh?
NATE : Mei! Um... Could I have a word with you?
KAREN : *whispers to Mei* There's your chance.
* Nate & Mei walk off *
NATE : Mei, would you dance with me?
MEI : I...
*An explosion comes from the kitchen and flames spread *
NATE : What in...
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End of Chapter 25
AUTHOR'S NOTES:
I have a few chapters left to go...