A/N: Hiho! This chapter is mostly Claire's point of view with a bit of Jack near the end. She'll be getting into another argument with her conscience again, that crazy girl. She's even has a name for it!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon.

Chapter 3: From Now On, My Name is Jack…and Claire!

Claire POV

I stared at Jack's clothes on the floor. I can't believe he turned into a puppy…and all of this magic mumbo-jumbo…what is going on? Who is this evil witch? And was that pretty green-haired woman really the Harvest Goddess? I was still looking at his clothes. All I know is, Jack can't possibly do all of his farm work with the way he is now. I have got to help him out somehow, but how?

Then it came across me. The farm belongs to Jack. The mayor has an idea of how he looks like. Jack's clothes…

No. There's no way I'm gonna do this!

But you have to! It's for Jack's sake!

But pretending to be Jack means that I will live as a man for 2 years! Goddess knows how long I will last.

'Oh you will pull through.'

What?

That wasn't me! I think it was the goddess' voice in your head.

I must be really going crazy.

Tell me about it. It's hard to believe what's going on right now. But the fact still remains. Jack needs your help, Claire!

I know! But isn't there any other way to approach this problem?

Other than 'Witchie' over there, you are the only one who understands Jack's language right? He may be a puppy right now, but the farm is still owned by him. Jack can guide you and teach you everything you need to know.

I don't know…

Well you have no choice! You can't turn your back from this! Your life in the city sucks right now! Your job sucks, your apartment blows, and you're single! What is there to lose? If anything, you are given the chance to start a new life!

Hey, being single isn't that bad! But I guess you're right about my life in the city. Wait, even though starting out a new life sounds great, I'm still doing it as a man! As Jack! That's just wrong!

Who says you could only be Jack?

…Ah…Oh, I see! I like the way you think, Claire 2!

That's why you have me!

Okay, you can shut up now. Thanks!

"Claire, what are you staring at?" Jack barked.

I went up to Jack and picked him up. He's so soft and furry. Aw, at least he turned into a cute little puppy! I can tolerate that. Anyways, I put Jack aside and picked up his overalls and shirt. I then picked up his blue cap and placed it on my head backwards. I looked down at Jack, smirking.

"For now on, my name is Jack!" I said in a proud, manly voice.

"Huh?" Jack barked.

I took off the cap. "My name is also Claire. Catch my drift?" I said this in my normal voice.

"What are you talking…oh…Oh! Whaat! You can't be…are you ser-…no way!"

"Mhm. Jack, I've decided to disguise myself and take over your place and…live my life here in Mineral Town as Claire at the same time!" I can't tell if I'm excited or nervous about this. Maybe it's both.

"So you're saying that you're gonna live here, as me and as you? That's ridiculous! How are you gonna do that?" He barked.

"Well obviously I'm gonna have to borrow your clothes and try to look exactly like you. It's a good thing that I'm almost as tall as you…well, almost as tall as your original form that is. I would do the farm work and do what you would do. You just have to guide me. And then, when it's time for 'Jack' to rest, I will step out as myself, Claire. I need time to be myself because impersonating you would be stressful and a lot of work."

"…I don't know." Jack whimpered. He seemed unsure about the idea.

"Well I think it's a great idea." The witch said. I turned my attention to her. I forgot that she was still here, listening to us this whole time.

"Well of course! But if it wasn't for your weird experiment, none of this would have happened and things would have been less complicated!" I snapped. Really, it was all her fault! She may be pretty with her wavy, dirty blonde hair, but those scary, ruby red eyes just proves that she is evil!

"Hey, I know I screwed up, but what's done is done. All you need to do is carry out your plan, while I am preparing the rare ingredients for my reverse potion. It's for the best. For you and your friend anyways." The witch was surprisingly a lot calmer all of a sudden. I wonder if she feels guilty about the whole mess-up she's made. Or maybe she's just calm when the Harvest goddess wasn't around. Note to self: never put the Harvest Goddess and the witch together in the same room.

"Well, I'll be staying at the harvest sprite hut. I'm tired of this." The witch was ready to leave.

"Wait!" I held out my arm just so I can stop her for a second. "What's your name?" I asked.

"I don't have a name. I am just called the Witch Princess. Or W.P. for short. Whichever you choose, I do not care."

Jack ran after her and barked. "How about Witchie? The Harvest Goddess called you that. I think it's cute for someone like you."

The Witch Princess let out what sounded like a growl and kicked Jack, making him yelp in pain. "Never call me Witchie! And that woman should not be using that nickname anyways!" She and her teddy bear minions together stormed out of the cave, and, with her broomstick, flew out towards the night sky. Night…

"It's already night time! Jack, let's go to the farm and have everything planned out. You have to teach me everything I need to know before tomorrow!"

"Ow…sure thing." Poor Jack.

Jack POV

"UoohouWAAAAHH!" Claire's loud yawn woke me up. Who yawns like that? Anyways, I got up from my, er, basket bed and stretched. I had hoped that waking up would make me realized that everything was all just a dream, but it wasn't. Looking at my small paws, which used to be hands, I knew it wasn't. This was all so messed up!

Claire was rubbing her eyes when she sat up from bed (the bed I was supposed to sleep on). She wore a light blue night gown. Hmm, at least she brought some spare clothes so she won't have to borrow my clothes all the time. Wait, she brought spare clothes? Oh yeah, that's right. She was gonna stay over at the inn for 3 days. But she slept over at my farm house because we were discussing the plan last night. I better ask her about the inn.

"Mornin" I said to Claire. She turned her head back and forth, and then looked down at me.

"Mmm….mornin' Jack…wow, looks like yesterday's events weren't a dream after all." She said with a sleepy voice.

"I was hoping it was." I sighed. "Oh, hey, didn't you make reservations at the inn?"

"Oh yeah, you're right!" she gasped. "Oh but, I can't cancel it. There's no refund. Damn! Maybe I should stay over there for the last 2 nights. I don't want my money to go to waste."

"Ah well, you think about that later. Right now you should be getting dressed! You have to go to the supermarket and buy seeds, remember?"

"Right!" Claire quickly got out of the bed, took out the outfit that we prepared last night, and went straight to the bathroom.

While she was getting ready, I was left to ponder about how this was all going to turn out. I feel kind of nervous about this whole idea, I mean, this is Claire we're talking about! I don't want her to make me look like a fool out there! But I don't think she intends to. She's a good person, I know, but she's a bit clumsy and spacey. She's bound to make a couple of mistakes. Ugh, Goddess, help me…

Preview: Jack is starting to worry about how the plan is going to turn out. Will the townspeople fall for Claire's disguise? And how will Claire react when she meets a cute guy in her disguise? (Jack: Pull yourself together, Claire! Remember, you are me, and I like w-o-m-e-n! Claire: I know! But I can't help it…) Find out in the next chapter, The Blue-Eyed Blacksmith!