The first few chapters will be the black heart events and then the story will go on from there. This is my first fanfic so i appreciate all reviews including criticism's and hints on how to make it better.

Disclaimer: I do not own harvest moon. If i did i'd make animes with it if there arent any :P

Claire POV

I unlocked my door and walked in.

"I'm home," I called as I closed the door. I live by myself so of course there is no answer.
"Sigh. Another boring day at work."

Do the same old routine everyday. Wake up, go to work, leave work, get something to eat, go home and sleep. Everyday. Isn't there something exciting in this world?

"Well, I'll read the paper before going to bed."

I turned the pages slowly while doing quick scans of each page.
"Huh? What's this?"

An ad had caught my eye.

Would you like to enjoy a peaceful

And refreshing farm life?

For more info call

Xxx-xxx

"A farm life? Hmm… This is it! Something exciting! I'll call them."

I went over to the phone and dialled the number. It rang three times before it was picked up.

"Hi is this MT Realtor? I was calling about the farm. Yes I would like to buy it. Thank you."

I hung up the phone and stood in silence. Then I started dancing around the room. The next day I started packing.

~A few days later~

I got off the ferry and stood on the beach. I was excited about starting my new life.

I followed the map that the ferry man, Zack, gave me to my farm. I entered the farm and stood in shock.

"THIS is my farm!?"

The field was full of weeds, stones, branches, huge rocks and tree stumps.

"Hello? Are you a tourist?"

I jumped at the sudden voice and turned to find a short man wearing red clothes and a red tall hat. 'Wow that's a lot of red.'

"Um hi. No I'm not a tourist. My name is Claire and I bought this farm from MT Realtor but…"

"You saw their ad and thought you could live a refreshing life on the farm?"

He started laughing at me.

"Ha ha.. You believed the ad.. Ha ha.. You've been tricked… ha ha ha ha ha."

He stopped laughing at the look of my face. I swear I was going to hit him soon.

"Ahem… anyway this used to be a gorgeous farm but not anymore since the owner passed away," he said looking sad. "As you can see, no-one's been taking care of it. Many people have come to work on the farm but leave as soon as they see it."

"What am I going to do now? I sold my apartment and quit my job for this place."

"I have an idea. How about you just try and run this farm? The house is livable and quiet nice. As the mayor I'll help you as much as I can."

'Hmm this might be alright' "Ok. I'll do it."

"Excellent. I'll come back tomorrow and explain things to you. For now why don't you rest."

I head into my house and look around. I saw a bed, a table and a TV. It was all I needed to start with.

~The next day~

Knock knock.

I was at the table reading a book when a knock at the door came. I opened it and found the mayor standing there.

"Good morning, Claire."

"Morning," I said with the best smile I could. I was tired because I didn't get much sleep. I don't sleep well in new places.

"You look tired."

"I'm alright. You here to explain things to me?"

"Ah that's right. Come over this way." He walked over to the field.

"This is where you plant and grow crops. To plant them you need to clear a space and then hoe the ground. When you have done that you plant the seeds. You have to water the crops every day. You fill the watering can from that pond over there," he said pointing to a pond near what looked like an apple tree. "Though you can fill it up at any water source. When the crops are ready to harvest you take them to the shipping bin to ship." He pointed to the box that was near my house.

"That over there," he pointed to the big building next to the dog house, " is the barn. You keep cows and sheep in there. And that," he pointed to another building at the bottom of my farm, "is the chicken coop for, of course, chickens. Well if there is anything else you need come see me any time. Bye now."

"Ok. Thank you."

I stood at the field thinking about my new farm and life.

"Hello there!"

I turned to see the ferry man enter my farm.

"Hi Zack. Can I help you?"

"Nope. I'm here to help you."

"Huh?" I looked at him confused.

"Ha ha. I'm in charge of shipping for Mineral Town."

"Ah ok."

"I come and collect things you ship at 5pm everyday. You can ship your crops and things you find in the mountains. Also eggs, milk and wool from your livestock. I don't work on holidays though! Ok I got to go now. Remember 5pm everyday."

I wave good-bye as he leaves.

I went into my house to get the hoe, hammer, axe, watering can and some seeds I found in the tool box.

When I went back out, I chose a spot on the field near the shipping bin to plant my crop. I smashed the stones and broke up the branches that were in the way and pick the weeds. Then I hoed the land and planted the seeds.

I took the watering can over to the pond and filled it. I then watered my crop.

"Phew. I'm finished. Might go meet the villagers."