Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon or any of the concept and/or characters. The only characters I do own are Carey and Damien (and the new character introduced last chapter)

Author Note(s): A. If you are offended by stories about gay people, it's best for you not to read this story. B. Damien's POV continued

Chapter Five:

The Reunion

"It's been so long since I last saw you, Damien." He says, he smoothes his shirt out, to rid it of it's ridges. "Where did you move to?"

"Mineral Town." I reply. "Carey and I moved into a small farmhouse, and we're raising a farm now."

"So… you've moved on?" he asks. I know what he's implying. Seth is my boyfriend from my childhood home. Day-by-day we were discriminated against in school. People would stare at us as we held hands while walking down the street. I got nasty letters everyday, and even had my locker vandalized with the same context of the letters once. I tried to keep our relationship subtle, but Seth was very open.

Nothing hurt me more, than when Seth told mom that we were dating. I don't see why it mattered to her anyway. She didn't even want me. I have new opinions about my mother now.

"Of course not." I tell him. "There is no one that can ever replace you." He sits down on my bed and tells me the reason why he came in.

"A couple of weeks ago, this guy from school broke in this house with spray paint, I figured he was up to no good, so I came in and stopped him." Seth explains. "I didn't appreciate him trying to sabotage the house. So we got into a fight. I thought for a second that you were him."

"I had to come back… and I found an interesting letter from my mom." I tell Seth.

"I know. I found it on the kitchen table, and hid it in your parents' photo album. The thing is, I was in a hurry to get that creep out of the house, that I forgot to put the album back up. I knew you'd end up finding it. I'm so sorry you had to read that."

"It's all right." I say. "Better now than never." Seth reaches over and gives me a hug. For a second, I think that he isn't going to let go of me, but I really don't care anymore. I've reunited with the love of my life and I found out the truth. It's best that I leave Gemini Town and never come back. Perhaps distancing myself will help me forget. Not about Seth, but about my wretched mother. How could say that? How could she not love me? I understand that I wasn't supposed to happen; but nevertheless, she should still love me. I'm her child, for god's sake!

I explain to Seth that I have to return to Mineral Town, so my sister doesn't worry. I can tell he doesn't want me to leave, because he leaves me without breath with another of his bear hugs. He's gotten a lot stronger since I left.

"Promise you'll come see me again?" he asks. I don't know what to say. I can't come back to Gemini Town; it's brought me so much pain today. Maybe he can come visit me in Mineral Town! I tell him about it and he is delighted.

"I'd love to! In case you've forgotten it, here is my phone number." He says, writing it on my hand. "I love you." Without any pause after his words, Seth has his lips gently up against mine.

After bidding goodbye one last time, I make a start back to Mineral Town. Carey is going to be pissed, but I don't care anymore. I've finally seen my love again and this time I won't let him slip away.

I draw closer to Mineral Town as I walk. I'll probably be home around 10 PM, I hope at least. I will have to tell Carey about the letter, or even show it to her. I spot our farm off in the distance. I make no effort to rush; I want Carey to feel guilty about what she did.

The door to the farmhouse is open. I walk inside and the place is completely trashed. The toolbox is wide open, with all of our tools missing. My sister's vase is smashed on the floor and her diary pages are ripped out and scattered across the room. The mirror is shattered and the rest of the house looks like a tornado came through. I call my sister's name, but I hear no reply.

"Carey? Kai? Is anyone here?" I call, but to no avail. I walk in the bathroom. My eyes focus on the bathtub. The tub is full, but not of water. It's red. I think it is blood! I walk around and there are used razors lying on the floor. They are bloodstained. Did Carey cut herself on purpose? No, Carey isn't that kind of person. Did someone cut open Carey? If so, where is she? There is a banging from the hall. I go to examine it.

The banging is coming from somewhere near the kitchen. I walk past the closet and stop. My hand grips on the knob, and I open it. I scream, as my sister's body plunges on top of me, taking me to the ground.

Authors Note: If you are wondering where the whole "discrimination" part is coming in, just to let you know it will most likely be in a later chaptr; or possibly in the sequel (if it happens) Enjoy the story! (Ilike ending them with something the reader should think about... like what happened to Carey or Who is Seth, things like that.) Once again, Enjoy the story!