Disclaimer: I do not own harvest moon or any of its characters, and never, I repeat never will. ;.;

I only own copies of their various games.


a woman with dark brown hair sat on a bed with a stressed look on her face. The man beside her held her hand gingerly rubbing his thumb over her palm before replying.

" I'm sorry I caused you so much pain" his face was sheepish as he glanced to the side, somewhat embarrassed. She gave him a hard look through her messy bangs, then softened it after rolling her eyes. She whacked the back of his head, then pulled him onto the bed in a loving embrace.

" why are you sorry?" she chuckled in her light raspy voice " I-

she was cut off when the nurse returned to the room holding a small pink bundle, replying "would you like to hold her?" in a perky upbeat tone. The brunette nodded taking the bundle from the pale nurses arms. Her ebony blue locks cascaded over her shoulders, with light violet eyes.

She smiled lightly as she looked at the small child in her arms, the light brown hair that surfaced her scalp, and the way she cradled herself made the brunette smirk.

" she's gonna look like you and I know it" she chuckled, brushing her finger over the infants tiny hands. Her husband scooted closer to see only to wake the child in the process. As the girl scrunched her face sourly, she opened her eyes only to witness her mother sticking her tongue out at her father.

" see, she has your eyes" she teased handing the small being to the flustered man. He tensed up, but relaxed into it. He blinked heavily, wide eyed and confused all at once. The infant made an indescribable noise which his eyes relaxed at.

" I have the whole world in my hands" he came softly, as the freckled brunette layed her head on his shoulder, sighing. She snaked her hand around his waist pulling him closer.

" I love you" she whispered into his ear before kissing him lightly and giggling. He reddened slightly. The girl below opened her ocean blue eyes to witness one of the many embarrassing parent moments to come.

Xxx xxx Misunderstandings

spring 15, light drizzle

" I already know, no need to remind me" she answered while pulling on one of the sleeve of her crimson sweater, hopping off the examination table and grabbing her umbrella. The doctor gave her a look, a worried one as she walked out the clinic. He looked down at the chart again

"one of a kind indeed" he mumbled watching jack enter the super market from the door way. Trent stepped back in and took a seat at his desk. He looked through the chart again, eying it dangerously

"you should have been dead by now" he cringed with wandering eyes, his eyes focused on the chart , reading it over and over again.

" but why aren't you?"


" come on rick! One bite? Please~" Karen begged, pushing the plate towards the red head. It was her new 'creation' " I've been practicing! I promise it wont give you food poising like last time~" she whined with puppy dog eyes. Rick was gonna crack any moment.

The door bell chimed

"rick don't run" she warned, but he was already out the door.

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"Karen, whats wrong?" the taller brunette asked the shorter one whom was flat face on the counter.

"rick wont eat my cooking" she mumbled glaring at the dish, she looked heart broken that he wouldn't even try. It was black, but you could tell what it was, omelet rice. Ann had mentioned she was a horrible cook, but jacklin had known the worst; and it really didn't look so bad. Just slightly singed, anyway she liked burnt food. sometimes.

Jack let out a small sigh and smiled.

" well I guess rick is gonna miss out" she beamed picking up the plate. Karen looked up in shock as half of the omelet remained on the plate, jack was still eating and replied

"not bad" her green eyes welled up with tears. She glomped jacklin much like she had done to cliff, if she was wearing her hat it would have flown off. She wrapped her arms around jacks shoulders limply in a small hug. Her eyes had said 'thank you' as she finished

"you know exactly what to say" and for a second, jack could have sworn she had seen something deep violet on her chest and brushed it off. Her vest is purple, no way it could be that she figured smiling as Karen got what she came in there for in the first place.

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" Jamie how could you do this!" the brunette fumed looking at her child.

" whats the big deal? It's just a haircut" he rolled his eyes, the pale girl beneath them had slightly sun burnt cheeks that started to form freckles on the slowly bronzing skin. Her mother made a stressed noise before looking up again.

" she was tripping over it every where she went. It's not like you haven't cut your hair before"

" I know, but you cold have told me. At least that way-" she stopped and looked down at the child

"i like it better short" she smiled after tying her scarf to the side of her head, and braiding the longer ends.

"alright Andrea" her mother smiled pulling out the mental chalk board.

POINT

51- Jamie

49- Tina

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Popuri's p.o.v.

Yesterday jacklin had gotten ill, I hope she's alright. When Ann and I went to see her, cliff had this weird look on his face; it scared me. he didn't look like himself at all, like he knew what was going on and didn't need someone else in his way. He apologized this morning, said it was something that used to happen and could only be handled in a controlled environment, but you could tell he was hiding something.

I'm mad that rick got the whole day off, but at least it's for a good cause, those two don't get a lot of time together.

Popuri continued washing their lunch dishes as the door slammed open and heavy breathing could be heard, she sighed and turned around.

" what happened?" she asked her brother in a knowing tone. She threw him a towel which he gratefully accepted and began drying himself.

" Karen wanted me to try something she cooked" he answered, with a sigh. He sat down at the table with his arms folded on it and his head atop them. A long silence passed

"she really looked like she was trying" he moped, looking at his sister. Suddenly he got up and marched out the door.

Rick really is a push over she mused to herself.

2 hours later--

Popuri picked up her red and black umbrella and sighed as she saw her brother sniffling on the kitchen table again. She opened the door and skipped through the light drizzle, onto Jacklin's farm. There wasn't a soul in sight, so she sat on the porch and waited under the cover from the rain.

She lost track of time until something came running her way. She jumped up, petrified as the wild dog came closer, foaming at the mouth and bearing its teeth at the rosette. She paled as it charged at her, but still couldn't move.

"HELP!" she screeched closing her eyes, balling her fist up and holding them over her ears. She opened her eyes to see something she saw as an angel guarding her and scaring the dog away.


2 hours prior

"are you sure you wanted this?" jacklin asked skeptically as she handed the sprites the shopping bags filled with flour. After jacklin got to know them, they didn't seem like little bastards anymore.

Staid had a wide smile on his face and hugged her leg. Jacklin bent down and looked at the sprite confused, with wide blinking eyes.

"what was that for?" she asked in soft tone.

"Thanks for the birthday gift!" he chirped smiling even wider. Her head tilted to the side in thought, then she looked out to the little kitchen and smirked.

"how bout I make some cake? What flavor would ya like?" jacklin chirped getting up heading towards the opposite end of the tiny hut.

"chocolate!!" all seven called with joyful faces and their mouth watering.

" I'll have to go to the store to pick up some ingredients okay?" she asked picking up her green umbrella and waving as she exited the little hut.

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"Karen I..... what are you doing?" she cut herself off watching the brunette's green eyes following her movements from under the counter. Jacklin stiffened.

As she pulled off the helmet and guards she was tackled to the ground by one of her best friends,

" ha ha, very funny. Now get off." She joked pushing his shoulder playfully as the hair in her bun loosened. He didn't budge.

"nothing~" she smirked hopping up and off the counter. "what do ya need?"

Laughing could be heard, but no one was there. She looked at him and he opened his eyes. Instead of the shy green, she was faced with the familiar red.

"chocolate" jacklin answered unknowingly backing up. Karen went over and picked up a small box for her ringing it up. Jacklin paid, then picked up the box. Something horrible flashed through her head and she took off running.

She sat their petrified. Her eyes on the ground, now a hazel green. Her hair had fallen out of the bun to reveal a mass of brown and green hair. The charm on her chest had cracked, it's purpose has died along with it.

" no" she whispered over and over again

"Jack?" Karen's worried tone called from the counter

"it's ok" she whispered, pushing the stray hairs from her face. "as long as I'm here you'll be just fine" the blonde whispered with hurt laced in her voice.

These words have been said, only by those who have seen me only in pain

"jack, are you alright?" timid asked pulling her pant leg. She snapped out of it and hung her sweater on the hook behind the door.

"oh sorry, I was just thinking too hard" she answered sheepishly walking over to the kitchen and grabbing an apron.

Half an hour later--

" you guys sure don't eat much" she giggled, as they all layed on the floor with chocolate all over their mouths. Staid picked up his head slightly and looked at the two other chocolate creations and pushed his head back down smiling. She slipped on her crimson sweater.

Jack put lids on each remaining cake, one she cut carefully making sure each piece got a strawberry on top, then voiced.

" I'm gonna go share some of this with my friends kay?" she held the bottom of the case securely and patted each one of them on the head before exiting the hut for the last time today.

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I know I shouldn't think this hard ,but..

but what? You want him to notice you? You know you can change yourself to look like me if you wanted, then he'd want you.

I like the way I look, its who I am! The stronger voice demanded.

You don't want my long silken hair or my flawless skin? How about my height? I'm pretty sure you'd like to be this height, that's one reason he doesn't notice you. No guy wants a girl their height, they want them shorter, better match up. The mirror snapped back smirking. The hair from her pigtails slid over her smooth cream colored shoulders.

If he wanted anything to do with me any more he would have answered that letter. Everything fell out slowly and her eyes were still covered by the bangs her clip failed to hold.

Maybe not~ remember you didn't put in the most capable hands to deliver it. She smirked again trying to cheer her up. Even though 'flawless' got on her nerves she knew not to damage jacklin, only let her see the truth. If she brought things out for the world to see and didn't close it up, she'd cease to exist.

Can you really go through this everyday even though he's right there? Flawless asked sincerely, the salt water filled Jacklin's senses. After dropping off the cake at the inn for later she went to the beach to clear her mind. It was helping her calm down.

"jack , please come"

jacklin came out of her head and scanned the beach, just the rain hit the ground. Everything slowed down as she felt herself being pulled towards the ocean. As her body fell in she felt herself being dragged down into the dark waters.

A light ringing noise sounded above her head.


"Popuri...... Popuri please open your eyes." a worried voice called holding the rosette. Her eyes scrunched a little before opening wide. Her red hazel eyes looked up at familiar brown ones, covered by soaking wet hair.

She sat up slightly and looked at her friend; she took a double take.

"what are you wearing?" she asked utterly confused at the garb. She had on a white strapless dress with a gold trim and faded rainbow ruffles. Then her hair was up in buns with colorful flowers on the bands and braids handing from each one.

Jacklin let out a small sigh. Then helped Popuri up. Not getting her answer Popuri asked a slightly different question."why are you wearing that?"jacklin looked up at the sky for a second.

" I was helping a friend out " she chuckled holding her hands behind her back smiling as she thumbed the letter she was holding. A dog barked and Popuri tensed up.

"you're such a good boy" jacklin giggled rubbing max's head, then looked at Popuri with a faltered expression. " if max hadn't scared that dog off he might have gotten you" she finished looking at the girl knowingly.

"why don't you come in? It's better than staying out in the rain" jack opened the wooden door, and picked up her dress slightly to reveal bare feet and a strange marking. Popuri followed her in but kept staring at her, with prying eyes. Her cowlick brushed against the top of the door frame, just the tip did.

" why did you come here?" jacklin asked skeptically as Popuri stared at her face, making jacklin squirm slightly.

It felt as if a century had passed during the silence, the tick tock of the grandfather clock only made it worse.

….

…..

…...

….......

" did you get taller?" she asked with a furrowed brow.

"EH!!??" jacklin thought she was gonna say something serious. Her hand was on her chin as she came closer measuring herself up to the giant woman. She only came up to her bust.

"yep" she concluded smirking, "you defiantly grew" jacklin rubbed her forehead in annoyance

"what did you come here for?" she sighed sitting down at her kitchen table

"i wanted to make sure you felt better …........................... Oh yeah, I remembered something I needed to ask you" she finished blank faced, staring again.

" Jillian, that's not funny!" an aggravated dirty blonde yelled, chasing the brunette up the hill. jack smirked at the two, one hand holding his face while the other played with the grass. their mothers were bound to yell, running around in school clothes. He looked down at his grass stained red paints.

" Jack!" a familiar brunette called, giving him a death binding hug. He rolled over to see those freckles on her face, a smile perched his lips.

"why hello jack" he teased, poking her forehead. They propped themselves up as the other came into range.

"hey Lin!" the two voiced in unison, with multiple grass and dirt stains on themselves. Jack grabbed Lin's hands, and they pulled each other up in their familiar fashion.

" Jill, Bell" she hugged them accordingly, their red uniform skirts brushing against each other. The two girls exchanged a look between each other, they smirked; their pendents showed off a light shade of pink as they looked at the short haired brunette.

" what?" jacklin asked skeptically. Each grabbed one of her hands and began pulling her down the hill. They stopped when they hit the fence, there was a tree not far on the other side and a boy swinging; listening to music. His green shorts hung past his knees as he kicked off the ground to swing higher. His uniform contrasted theirs, where his shirt was black, theirs was white. He wore a green tie and they had red scarves.

He was different

Jacklin had been their neighbor ever since she could remember, but never did she see it's residents, never the less a boy.

"he's been sitting there for a while" Jill stated, her violet eyes moved in a reading pattern. Jack walked over and leaned his head on the blondes shoulders.

"whats up sis?" he asked bell, fixing his hat.

"you can see it, cant you?" bell asked them. They all looked at the boy, hair stood on end when they did. Jacklin had hopped the fence and sat next to the boy on the large swing. He looked up with an expression of indifference in his blue eyes.

" I can see his heart, and I'm pretty sure jack can too" Jillian finished looking at the twins, then the two brunettes sitting on the swing. They each had an earphone in their ear smiling.

These days you've crossed the line

Who cares 'bout RULES you have in mind-

I'm gonna break out of this world

And fly high to the skies!

You can never forgive anything I do

don't you see I want to be free too

Us together is nothing you need

Lets just crash this party!

Their just too different

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