This chapter goes into more detail about the last, and is more fluffy than other chapters. As such, there is less humor, but this will be remedied next chapter.

Bonus Character Profile at the end of the chapter, as requested by one of my reviewers (Nine reviews! Woot!)

I don't own Harvest Moon.

Alia's POV

I had only turned my back for a few seconds, to talk to Rose, but in that time my clueless 'friend' managed to steal my Science homework. Yes, we had the roses, but darn it, I wasn't about to sit through a detention because of him! The others were beginning to look a little annoyed, and Luke was looking really mad.

"By the Goddess, that idiot doesn't know when to quit!"

The normally cheerful lumberjack grabbed his trusty axe and ran after Viri, much to my alarm.

"LUKE! DON'T EVEN THINK OF USING THAT AXE!"

Great. Just great! Luke could actually kill viri with that tool, and, by the looks of things, Luke wasn't in his right mind.

We followed him.

Good thing we did too, as we eventually found Viridan cornered by Luke, backing against a power cable post.
And, right before our eyes, the axe struck.

"NO!"

My relief was profound when I realised that Viridan was fine. My green-eyed friend had somehow dodged out of the way. Weirdly though, the others started yelling. Everyone looked horrified, and started pointing behind me.

I turned my head, and suddenly didn't feel so good. The post was falling, and heading right for me. I wouldn't be able to get out of the way.

My last coherent thought was 'Really, a post? Why not a plane or something?' when someone yelled again. Something grabbed me, and I fainted.

With a strange sense of de ja vu , I groaned and opened my eyes. Chase came into view.

"Wh-what?"

The cook smiled, and held me closer.

Wait, what?

"You almost died..."

Chase must have pulled me out of the way. That was what had grabbed me! I was really suprised to see unshed tears in his eyes then. A sarcastic cook isn't the type to cry, especially not over me.

"Thank the Goddess you're ok."

I smiled up at him, as the others came crowding round, relief evident on all their faces. I then remembered the idiot thief who had almost got me killed.

"VIRIDAN GREEN, YOU BAKA!"

I pulled out a dictionary from my backpack, and leapt down from Chase's arms. I didn't move, however, until I had kissed his cheek and whispered "Thank you." to him. He saved my life, so he deserved it.

I almost laughed as the peach-haired cook slowly turned a bright red, and I was sure I was blushing just as hard. Darn it, me and my stupid impulses!

I saw Viri sitting on the fallen post, which reminded me what I was doing.

"Green, prepare to visit Hell a little early!"

I then proceeded to beat the daylights out of him.

"Wow, what an evening you had then!" Zephyr laughed, sitting by the school gates. It was the next morning, and we had just got to school.

"Yeah, apparently Verve used most of his energy on one of those short-distance teleports to save Viridan. I thought something was suspicious!"

We both watched in amusement as Verve and Mr Daryl Washduck started murmuring to eachother.

"What do you think they're saying?"

"Last time I checked, they're plotting to blow up the English department."

"Why English exactly?"

"Verve got an E on his last assignment."

We both started laughing, and suddenly my life seemed so much happier than ever before.

Character Profiles:

Name: Alia White Age: 17

Alia is a rather strange person., and leader of the group. Her personality changes at the blink of an eye, but she is generally more open and friendly than the others. She seems to have taken a liking to Chase. She also has a slight grasp of Japanese.

She has aqua eyes and chin length, mouse-brown hair.

Her normal outfit consists of a cream t-shirt, orange trousers and aqua sneakers.

Name: Rose Crimson Age: 17

Rose is the sarcastic prankster of the group, and is always looking for ways to annoy Vaughn. Is it possible she's fallen for the antisocial cowboy? Crimson is always first in line when it comes to dangerous activities.

She has emerald eyes and shoulder-length red hair.

Her normal outfit consists of a red t-shirt, black trousers and black trainers.

Name: Zephyr Black Age: 16

Zephyr is the cheerful, optimistic kid in the group. Always quick to grin, but easily provoked, Zephyr is a great friend to Alia and Rose. The three together are often known as 'The Three Musketers' , referring to the fact they are inseperable.

He has light brown eyes and black hair.

His normal outfit consists of a bright blue t-shirt, black trousers and blue sneakers.

Name: Amber Alexus Age: 24

Amber is Alia's older sister, and, to be honest, completely clueless. She means well, but often causes more harm than good, thanks to her gullible nature.

She has yellow eyes and yellow hair.

Her normal outfit consists of a white t-shirt, yellow skirt and white boots.

Name: Viridan Green Age: 18

Viridan is always trying to cause havoc, as he is too lazy to do anything for himself. The only thing he really enjoys doing is stealing, but he seems to have a curse which makes him crash into lampposts every time. When not trying to steal Alia's homework, Viridan can be quite friendly.

He has green eyes and blond hair.

His normal outfit consists of an emerald t-shirt, brown trousers and white trainers.