Aria laid on her floor battered and bruised from the beating she had just recieved from her parents. They were both alcoholics bad ones at that. And when they werent drunk they were just as ruthless. She was tired of living this way. She made the decision to leave. With all the strength she had she lifted herself off the floor. She walked over to her vanity and tried to cover the bruises as well as fix her teal blue hair. She knew where she could go to get away from everything. It was her grandfather's farm in stardew valley.
She had just learned that her grandfather left her his farm in the event of his death. He also had a life insurance policy set up for her that she could claim on her 21st birthday. Since she just turned 21 she put her mind to it and packed everything she could in bags and walked out the door. Her parents were passed out already and it was only noon.
She opened the door to the outside world. She sighed 'ok I just need to make the first step then I'm on my way.' She thought to herself. She was so unsure of everything but she couldnt live here any longer. It wouldnt be long until they had tried to kill her. There was a time when they used to be happy before her father lost his job becoming a drunk and her mom working her life away then was let go after several years of service she turned to drinking. Aria was their source of income then.
She took a deep breath and walked out the door not bothering to look back. She went to her bank and collected her inheritance as well as taking everything out of her bank account know that if she kept money in it. Her parents would spend it and she would be screwed. And would have nothing to live on. She took her things and walked to the bus stop. Her heart was racing she was so nervous. "Where are we headed to miss?" The bus driver asked. "Stardew valley." Aria replied. The bus lady smiled at her "that's my home town hope on and we'll be off." She said. Aria nodded as she paid her fare and sat down in a seat close to the driver.
The bus door closed as the bus started to move. This was it. A new adventure was beginning for her. She just hoped she'd never she her parents again. She wanted to forget the hurt and abuse. "So whats in stardew valley?" The bus lady asked making Aria jolt back to reality. "My grandfather passed away and he left me his farm." She replied. "No kidding you're David's granddaughter?" She said surprised. Aria nodded "yes mam I'm Aria its a pleasure to meet you." She said respectfully. The lady smiled at her "the name's Pam. I think you'll love stardew valley. Its full of interesting people." She said.
Aria nodded "I'm excited to start my new life and get away from everything." She told her. Pam looked up at her through the mirror with an eyebrow raised but didn't question it. Aria was the only one on that bus. It was peaceful. She stared out the window watching the scenery. Making small talk here and there with Pam but soon she found herself falling asleep.
Her sleep was soon interrupted as she felt the bus come to a halt. "Alright Aria we are here. I'll take you to mayor Lewis so he can show you your farm." Pam said. Aria stretched "how long was I asleep?" She asked. Pam laughed "its been about six hours." Aria was surprised at this as she gathered her things. She hopped off the bus stretching her legs. She took a deep breaths the air was so much cleaner here there was no smog no hustle and bustle of the city. She felt renewed.
Aria followed Pam into town Pelican town it was called. It was a cute little town. Perfect size for her. She didnt like the city life much. She could see people staring at her as she walked. Tho she didnt blame them at all. A stranger moves into town everyone wants to see. They came to a stop infront of this big house. Pam knocked on the door only to be opened by an older gentleman in his early sixties.
He was smiling ear to ear "well hello Pam what brings you here I was just about to head to the stardrop saloo. Would you care to join me?" He asked. Pam laughed "of course but first I want you to meet old Dave's granddaughter Aria." She said moving aside revealing Aria. Lewis looked at her in shock. "Its a pleasure to meet you." She said. Lewis then smiled "welcome to Pelican town. I assume you are here about the farm?" He asked. Aria nodded "yes sir I am." She replied.
Lewis chuckled "so polite. Why dont you leave your things here and you join me for dinner. You can stay the night here and first thing in the morning ill give you a tour of our town before we go to the farm." He said. Aria was taken back by this. She had never been shown this much kindness. "Sounds good Thank you." She replied. Lewis moved out of the away allowing Aria to step inside.
She walked over and set her bags down before joining Lewis and Pam at the doorway. Lewis shut the door locking it behind them. Aria followed Pam and Lewis she was kind of nervous mainly on account she was going to be in a bar. She never drank. She was afraid to on account of her parents.
They walked into the saloon and everyone immediately started to stare at Aria. She was nervous now. "Hey Lewis who do we have here." The man behind the counter asked. Lewis chuckled "Gus this is Aria Dave's granddaughter. Shes come to take over the farm." He said loud enough for everyone to hear. Aria smiled slightly "its a pleasure to meet you all." She said.
Gus smiled "we are all sorry for your loss Murray was a great man. He sure knew how to live thats for sure. " he chuckled. Aria smiled "I just wished I knew him as well as you all did. I remember bits and pieces of him, but I was very young." She said. Gus nodded "we are a good bunch off people you'll come to find. And if you ever need any help dont hesitate to ask anyone will be willing to help you." Gus smiled warmly.
Aria smiled this was just too much for her to take in. She joined Lewis and Pam at the table and began to look at the menu. She was starving. Everything looked amazing. "Alright guys what are we having tonight?" A girl with blue hair asked. "Emily ill have the usual." Lewis said. Emily giggled as she scribbled his order down then it was Aria's turn. "I'll have the bbq boneless wings with a side of ranch and ill take a joja cola." She said. Emily smiled as she jotted down her order "Alright your food will be ready and welcome to Pelican town Aria." She said happily.
Aria was beginning to feel comfortable. The food was amazing the people here as far as she knew were amazing. This was definitely what she needed. But litrle did she know she was being watched from the game room.