RuRu: HOWDEE! I am reeeeaaaallllyyyy sorry about not updating sooner. Writers block sucks. I have an announcement to make before I continue with the chapter. I am getting really tired of this Zeo, it's becoming really annoying, and I'm not kidding around this time. I know you want to speak your mind, but please get all the facts before you call my story stupid again. Thank you. Now on to my "thank you's"! PuddingGurl, Cass, Jake are the people I want to say thank you too the most right now. They e-mailed me and stuff, and I really appreciated that. As for everyone else who reviewed thanks, your reviews keep me writing this story. Your all special too me! :3
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RuRu: Yup, I found out how! ::Holds up Canadian flag and waves it around::
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Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon a Wonderful Life, if a person were to entrust me with such a valuable treasure I wouldn't be writing this story!
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Runaway
It had been 3 days since Jack had purposed to Celia and there had been no comment from Marlin yet. He wasn't relaxing just yet though, but the thought of Marlin finally leaving them alone was music to his ears. He knew that Marlin hadn't given up; it wasn't his nature. Celia kept insisting that she was thrilled with the outcome of it all; she said that somehow that "little fight" had made them closer.
There were only a few things that baffled Jack. The fact the Muffy was working with Marlin freaked Jack out. He knew it had to be for a good reason, but since that night he hadn't seen Muffy in town or at the bar. He was beginning to ponder the thought that she "took off" so to speak. Celia was still disgusted with Muffy and she had made up her mind that she wasn't going to ever forgive Muffy.
Jack was in his house still thinking about how it was all going to turn out when Celia came to the door. He got up from his bed and opened the door to greet her.
"Hi!" She said, hugging him and giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"Hey, what's up?" He asked, smiling.
"Vesta heard about our plans, isn't that wonderful? She asked if she was going to be my maid of honor...."
Jack shuddered at the thought of Vesta in a dress.
"....but I had to tell her no, and that it was going to be very simple." Celia finished.
Jack let out a heavy sigh of relief.
"So, have you talked to Muffy yet?" Celia asked, a trace of irritation in her voice.
"Haven't even seen her." Jack said, walking out the door with Celia towards town.
"Well, I can't decide if that's a good or bad thing." Celia said, frowning.
They had made their way in to town to talk to Ruby and Tim, the owners of the Inner Inn. They entered the hotel to smell Ruby's delicious cooking. They greeted Tim at the desk and walked in the kitchen. Ruby was busy at work making dinner for the occupants of the inn. Jack looked around for Rock and Nami, but they were out somewhere.
"So what brings you two here?" Tim asked Jack, while Celia helped Ruby.
"Just came to ask how things were here." Jack replied, smiling as Ruby gave Celia tips on cooking.
"Things here are okay, but I'm a little concerned with Nami and Muffy. They seem to be getting more and more depressed...." Tim stated, shaking his head.
"What?" Jack asked, his head jerking in Tim's direction.
"You haven't heard? Muffy left for a few days and Nami has disappeared. I'm very worried about both of them. Nami left a note saying Muffy had invited her, but she didn't say if that was the reason she went...." Tim said sighing.
"So, Muffy left and Nami might have gone with her?" Jack asked, trying to sum it all up.
"Yes, that's correct. We can't figure out where they went though...."
"Makes sense, probably didn't want people too know. I wouldn't if I wanted to get away...." Celia said, not looking up from her work.
"I'm just worried about the poor dears, what if something awful happens to them. Oh, I feel so helpless." Ruby said in a depressed manner.
Jack looked at Celia and Celia looked at him. It must have been one of those read your thought moments, because they both nodded and bided Tim and Ruby a farewell saying they'd come visit soon, and to call if any news came up. "The whole thing doesn't make any sense...." Celia said, grabbing Jack's hand.
"I agree, why would Muffy run off and take Nami with her." He said, squeezing Celia's hand gently.
"Well, we need to find them Jack, I don't know why, but I'm worried about Muffy the most. Nami knows what its like in the world....Muffy has no idea." Celia said, frowning.
Jack couldn't find the words to reply to her comment.
"Jack we need to find them." Celia said, looking dead at him.
"...."
"Jack."
"You're right....we'll go tomorrow morning to search for them." He replied.
He stopped by his farm with Celia still with him as they told Takakura that they were going tomorrow to find Muffy and Nami. Takakura said he'd take care of the animals while Jack was gone, and the crops.
"So, am I staying with you tonight?" Celia asked him.
"If you want, the thought of you staying in the same house as Marlin....really scares me." Jack said seriously.
He didn't like that Celia lived with Vesta and Marlin. Not Vesta in particular, but Marlin, and everyone knew why. Lumina was kind enough to allow Celia to stay with her a lot without an explanation and Nina always lended a helping hand.
"Great! Then it's settled." She said wrapping her arms around Jacks neck.
"Yup." He said, kissing her forehead.
"I need to get clothes though, you stay here and tend to your animals. I'll be right back." She said, breaking away and rushing to her house.
After a few moments of Jack watching her walk away he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"She's really happy with you, you know that right?" Takakura said, giving Jack a smile.
"....Yeah, I guess she is...." Jack replied, after thinking a moment.
Celia came back about 15 minutes later with her clothes and other items she'd need. Jack was still with the animals and Takakura was helping him. Celia put all her things in Jack's house and came out to the field. After a few minutes the scientist dude came up to Jack's fences and starting looking at Jack's cows.
"Hey, everything okay?" Jack exclaimed from the other end of the field.
The scientist mumbled a few things and continued with his walk.
"Strange...." Celia muttered, holding on to Jack's arm lightly.
"He does this like everyday. He says he's just taking a walk, but I think he's stalking my animals." Jack said, not looking away from brushing one of his cows.
The three of them took care of Jack's animals, including the chickens, then Celia made everyone dinner. Jack and Takakura quickly ate it, but Celia took her time. Takakura said he had other things to do and that he had to go, but Jack could tell he was uncomfortable.
"Okay, good night Takakura!" Celia said, with a small smile.
"Night." Jack said, as Takakura closed the door.
Celia finished eating and Jack did the dishes; since I think that if you cook it you shouldn't have to clean it. Then they went towards town once more.
"So, remind me, why do we have to see Griffin? Not that I mind the guy, I don't, I just don't see why we have to tell him that we're leaving." Jack said, a little tired from the day's work.
"Because he needs to know we're going to find Muffy and that's that. If people don't know where we are then they'll go looking for us and then it'd be a panic....do I have to continue?" Celia said, having figured it all out.
"Eh-I think I got it...." Jack said, rubbing the back of his head.
"Good, now lets go." She said, opening the door to the Blue Bar.
Inside it was cool and music could be heard loud and clearly. Griffin was standing behind the counter and Hardy was in front. Jack and Celia greeted Hardy and walked over to Griffin.
"Well, howdy. I thought I might see Jack in here, but not you Celia." Griffin said with a smile.
"Not here for a drink I'm afraid....I wish the visit were that simple...." Celia said, smiling unsurely.
"What's the problem?" Griffin asked, confused.
"No problem, just telling you that Celia and I are going to go looking for Muffy and Nami tomorrow." Jack said.
"Oh, I see, well, if you do find them try and bring them back, but you know that neither of you can force them to come back....right?" Griffin said, looking at both of them.
"We understand." Celia said, answering for both of them.
"Well I wish both of you the best of luck, you'll need it." Griffin said.
"I wish you two luck as well, and take it easy." Hardy stated, having heard the conversation.
Celia and Jack left the bar, and headed back to Jack's farm.
"So, are you sure this is a good idea Celia?" Jack asked, still a little unsure about the whole thing.
"Positive, besides, I'd feel terrible knowing something bad happened to them and we could have helped them." Celia said holding his hand again.
"Right." Jack said, giving Celia a warm smile.
After they arrived back at the farm they immediately got ready to go to bed. Celia changed into her PJ's as did Jack. They brushed their teeth and blah, blah, blah, and then got in bed. They laid there for a few minutes talking about the plans for the next day, and about the wedding. Jack could tell Celia was very excited, and he was happy for that. She snuggled up against his chest and closed her eyes. She must have been tired too, and he wasn't going to complain.
He wrapped his arm around her and closed his eyes as well. He knew that this might have been the first truly calm, peaceful moment they had ever had together. He tried to enjoy it, but found himself drifting off to sleep.
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END CHAPTER 7
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RuRu: Ok, that chapter was boring I know, but I'm trying to make these next few chapters interesting. You might like next chapter though....yay....
Chichiri: Okay....No da.
RuRu: Yeah I wrote, but this was one boring chapter....woo!
Cheers to the fans of Harvest Moon! PEACE!