Well... Chapter 3 took me longer than expected. I had to rewrite it as my first version of it wasn't that great. And I want to thank everyone who read this far.

Again... I do not own any of the rune factory characters.

Chapter 3, First Visit

Raguna's POV

"And if you walk to the end of the main road, it'll lead you straight to the public park. You should take a look at it. It's such a beautiful place. That's where most of the festivals in the town take place." said Godwin.

Godwin was the mayor of the town, Kardia. He seems well respected by everyone in the town. I could see why as he was such a dutiful and a responsible mayor who cares deeply for everyone in the town and the town itself. Even on a busy day, he was kind enough to show me, a newcomer, around the town.

"It's getting darker now. I should go back." he said while momentarily staring at the dark orange sky as dusk approached.

"Thank you for showing me around today, Sir"

"Don't mention it. You're part of our town now, Raguna. Our town is quite small but rather close-knit and I'm glad to have you here. Welcome to Kardia. "He said with a warm welcoming smile before he went back. I was grateful. Everyone I met so far seems so nice. Kardia was quite a pleasant and peaceful place. I'm glad I got to stay in a place like this for a while.

*I should go back too*

I took the main road back to my house. I was admiring the view as i was walking back. The streets were so clean and everything was neatly placed and organised. I saw the lights lid up as it turned six. The whole town turned bright all of a sudden.

*Such a beautiful place*

Suddenly, i stopped walking. I came across the general store once again. The place i went earlier where i seemingly got myself into somewhat of a misunderstanding. I took a good look at that place.

It reminded me of her.

The girl with shoulder-length blonde platinum hair and dark ruby eyes

The girl named Rosetta.

I smiled unconsciously... remembering the first time, the only time, we met.

*That sure was a funny misunderstanding... she sure was strange* However, I meant strange as in interesting. A part of me wanted to get to know her better.

............................................ Next Morning..........................................

*KNOCK, KNOCK*

"Huh?" I heard a knock on my door. *Who could it be? *

I rushed out of bed, almost fell off in doing so, and ran for the door. It was Mist.

"Hi, Raguna. I thought you'd be here. Oh... were you still asleep? But it's already 8 am."

"Yeah, i overslept. So, what brings you here, Mist? "

"Well, I brought you a present... you see... "She took out what she was hiding behind her back. "Here you go" she said in that cute voice of hers, revealing a bag of turnip seeds.

"Do you like it? "She asked with her wide blue eyes intently staring at me.

"Yes, I do... I'll be sure to grow them today." I said to her, showing my appreciation.

Mist giggled. "I'm glad you like it. I love turnips. I wish I could live in a house made out of a giant turnip. It'll be very fun, I think." She was lost in her own "turnip" world for a while. I didn't say anything. Instead I just stood and watched at her, imagining. It was quite funny indeed.

But she snapped out of it and said "Be sure to give some to me once they have fully grown, ok? Raguna "

"Ok, I promise"

Mist smiled, closing her eyes. "Good boy..." she said.

*Good boy? I don't think i have ever heard anyone call me that before. * However, it was great fun talking to Mist and listening to anything she has to say. Although she was strange and slow, I could tell that she was actually a really nice girl.

She bid me goodbye and waved at me before she went back and so did I. I shut the door and readied myself for the chores on the farm.

It was already 11:48 am, almost noon. I was watering my plants when, unexpectedly, I noticed someone walking into my farm. I stopped watering and took a better look at the person.

It was her.

The girl from the general store, Rosetta.

I put down my old rusty watering can, which Mist gave me, and wiped off the sweat running down my face with a towel as she walked towards me.

I greeted her first. "Hello there."

She replied, "Hi... Remember me? "

"Of course, Rosetta." I said with a small laugh. She smiled. She seemed to be glad that I remembered her but how could i forget? It was just yesterday I first met her.

"Can I do anything for you?" I asked, wondering why she came.

"Oh right... well, you know ... My father and I run a general store in the town and we thought you might want to ship your products to us since you said you'll be staying here for a while anyway. Besides you'll be helping us too. It'll be good for our business." she said cheerfully.

"Really? Thank you. I did wonder to whom i was supposed to sell things to. It's great to hear that. Problem solved ...I guess... "

"Great, we have a deal then. I'll come to pick up the merchandise at 5 pm every day except holidays and during festivals. So, have your shipping box filled with goods by then, ok?"

"Ok, got it"

"And one last thing, don't put any weird stuff in there, ok? "She warned me, with a serious expression which even slightly intimidated me.

"Ok, of course." I said with a nervous laugh. She returned a cute girlish smile and giggled.

I looked into her eyes.

She looked into mine.

My bright blue sapphire eyes met her dark red ruby eyes.

There was an awkward moment of silence. We both looked away after a few seconds. She started to blush a bit and her cheeks redden and so did mine, just as not as much.

Finally, she broke the ice and said "Well, I should go back now. I still have some work to do at the store. So, goodbye Raguna."

"Oh... Goodbye then Rosetta... I guess I'll see you later then... "I said in a much lower voice. She nodded her head and smiled quite delightfully. I watched her walk away from the farm, feeling some ... sadness.

*Am i sad that she was just gone? Why?*

Rosetta's POV

*I'll be seeing him almost every day from now on* the thought of that lightened me up. I smiled quite joyfully. I started humming my favourite song. For some reason, I was happy.

*Why am I so happy about this? Why?*

Ok... This is it...well... i hope u enjoyed it... please feel free to point out some mistakes or give some ideas... But PLEASE REVIEW...