Ok, for Will, I followed the rival events. I get a zero for originality T_T But I assure you, it is a good one.....Ok, I can't assure that, but I hope it is a good one.
Harvest Moon (c) Natsume (- If that ever changes, I'll let you all know. XD)
"There's this place in me where your finger tips still rest, your kisses still linger and your whispers softly echo. It's the place where a part of you will forever be a part of me."
Will
I see myself as a gentleman. True, not many exist anymore, but a man can dream, can he not? I try to see every lady in the beauty that she beholds, not just in the beauty of her face. Even my handsome steed Arthur knows a beautiful woman when he sees one.
I set sail for the Sunshine Archipelago not long after summer began. My uncle Regis had informed my father that the islands would be a good place for me to start my world adventures. Father always wanted me to journey the world and become a better man. Who was I to question Father? Only a fool would question him and I am no fool.
The first lady I came across was walking towards Regis' house as I rode Arthur. The pair of us bid her a greeting; her name was Chelsea. She was definitely a sight to behold, even Arthur agreed. She was the owner of the ranch on the northern end of the main island. What a lady! To be working with the earth so closely and still be radiant as ever, well, there was no comparison.
Or so I assumed.
I met a few more fair ladies in a matter of days. A blonde lady named Julia, a pinkette named Natalie, another blonde lady named Lanna, and a black haired lady named Sabrina. But none of these fair ladies could ever compare to the lady Chelsea. Her radiance was like a diamond glistening in the sun. One cannot hold up an amethyst next to a diamond and expect the same beauty; it simply does not work that way.
But there was one fair lady that could compare to my Chelsea. I met her just days after my own arrival. I had heard many rumors of a black haired maiden staying at the inn named Lily. Well, if there was a maiden involved, I must introduce myself like the gentleman that I am. As I was walking towards the inn, the maiden in question appeared. She was definitely a beauty; inside and out. I called out to her and she seemed confused as to how I knew her name.
I deftly responded. "I heard that there was a beautiful maiden staying here..."
She looked confused still, but then appeared deep in thought. "Yes, I do suppose the innkeeper is beautiful. But that does not explain how you know my name."
Just my luck she mistakes my words. I quickly think of a new tactic: flattery. "You wear no makeup at all, yet you are the fairest maiden on these islands."
She looked at me questioningly, scowling just a hint. "You vex me."
I was appalled. Me, vexing? Nonsense! I was a gentleman! "I was only saying what was on my mind, beautiful Lily."
She giggled a little, a sound of chimes in the wind. "You vex me, but I like you!"
I smiled warmly at her. "I'm so sorry; I have yet to introduce myself. I am Will."
She smiled back at me. "Will, huh? I will remember your name."
"I am overjoyed that someone like you shall remember my name," I said to her, truly happy.
She excused herself with a smile and walked away, leaving my heart a flutter.
We had several meetings from then on. She often visited the Volcanic Island which housed a wondrous mine abundant with valuable ore and gems. She was not interested in the gems, however. She was more interested in the treasure she believed lay in deep in the mine for her. It was dangerous and she was willing to risk herself to get her beautiful hands on anything rare and exotic. I had never heard of such anything so preposterous in my entire life: a maiden facing such dangers.
"I will not allow you to put yourself in harm's way," I informed her, my tone frighteningly protective of her.
"I am well aware of the dangers. As a treasure hunter, I cannot be afraid of every little thing encountered. Otherwise, I would be a very poor treasure hunter indeed," she said, a small smile on her beautiful face.
I turned away from her sadly. "Lily, if anything were to ever happen to you....I would be deeply saddened..."
"Why would that be?" she asked me, her voice filled with curiosity.
I turned back to her. I could not refuse an angel like her. "You are very precious to me Lily. You are one of the few friends that I feel at ease speaking to."
She seemed surprised. "That is the first time anyone has ever said something like this to me."
I smiled. "Promise me you will not do anything too dangerous?"
She smiled back. "I promise, Will."
Again, my heart fluttered. She had such a welcoming effect on me and I never wanted it to go away. A few seasons went by and I felt myself becoming closer to Lily. Before long, I knew one thing: I wanted her to be my bride. She was the one maiden I wanted on my arm for the rest of my life. I was deeply in love with Lily. So, I asked Lily to come to my yacht after I had purchased the blue feather; the local's tradition of asking for a maiden's hand. Lily arrived at my yacht looking very puzzled. I confessed my love to her and asked for her hand and she immediately got very flustered.
"Oh Will, I am sorry," she said, a genuinely sad look upon her face.
I was confused. Flustered behavior is a normal sign of nervousness, but why does she apologize? "I do not understand, Lily. Why are you apologizing?"
She reached into her pocket and pulled out a blue feather similar to the one I was holding. For a moment, my heart leapt; she had been planning all along to ask for my hand. Peculiar to have a woman take charge, but that was my Lily for you.
"Will, I have already accepted another marriage."
My heart shattered. "I-I beg your pardon?"
"Mark has already asked me to be his bride and I accepted. Oh I do hope you understand."
She left after kissing my cheek gently and apologizing once again. I understood. Better than anyone may have thought. My Lily was no longer my Lily.
And I still had a blue feather in my hands.
Will isn't my favorite character, but I hope I portrayed him decently. His full name always makes me giggle XD
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