A/N: Hi! This is my first Harvest Moon story. It's intense and thrilling. Big Disclaimer: I don't own harvest moon. I used Molly in this story, so of course it's Animal Parade. I hope you enjoy chapter one!

Chapter One

Hamilton, the mayor, sat in his office with delight, eating the warm potato soup Molly dropped off. The soothing smell filled his veins with happiness and joy. He dipped the spoon in it, and then brought it up to his mouth, sipping it into his body. The office had not had many visitors. Maybe an occasional swing by an owner of a shop, or his son, Gill, saying hello to his father.

And every day Molly would come by, a sweet smile on her face, and had something nice for him. The offices light was dimmed, and the light breeze of the summer air hit his face. Then, then sound of the door creaking open echoed. Hamilton looked up from his soup, wiping his mouth with his sleeve and putting the small bowl under his desk.

But who faced him today was unrecognized: three men, all wearing black suits, sunglasses, and black boots. All of them were as white as Gill's hair. They walked up to him silently, no expression on their lifeless faces.

"Why, hello, how are you, can I help you?" He said cheerfully, studying the men closely. The features of them were flat and boring, not threatening. The one in the front cleared his throat, and then looked Hamilton right in the eye. He noticed a brief case in his hand, and his slicked back hair was greasy and shining.

"Do you happen to be the owner, leader, or mayor of this island?" The man's voice was un-easy but smooth and assuring at the same time.

"Mayor, yes that'd be me!" Hamilton chuckled proudly. Still no slight expression on their faces, the man slammed his brief case on top of the cherry wood desk. As he opened it, the gleam caught Hamilton's eyes. It was full of gold, piles of it, all shining their magnificent color. The man paused before speaking again, then started.

"We are offering three million gold pieces for this island," His eyes weren't on Hamilton, they were still glaring straight ahead. Hamilton gagged in surprise, which led into full out laughter.

"You find us amusing?" The man on the right said, his glasses showing off a reflection, and his face straight.

"Sell you this island?" Hamilton laughed. "My island?" He showed how hilarious this was by laughing between every sentence. "No mister, I do not find you amusing! My family has owned this island over 400 years!" He laughed again, then took a breath and spoke quickly. "Why, to offer me money, not even introducing yourselves, why I'd say that's simply obnoxious!"

"Sir, if you do not agree to this offer, we will offer not money, but force." The one in the front said, closing his brief case quickly and swiftly.

Hamilton stopped laughing, and looked at the man seriously.

"I suggest you leave my office, now."

The men nodded, and their backs turned at the exact time. Then, single file, the walked out of the office, no other words said. As fast as they came, they left.

11 days later

Gale, the wise wizard, sat in his home. The air seemed steady. The light was dim. The sun was halfway across the sky.

His house was quiet. His locket watch ticked, and he sat at his desk. The crystal ball, right in the middle of the room, was swirling with mist. He slowly walked up to it, making his way over.

He kneeled in front of it. His heart and soul seemed to ache. He felt something was wrong, out of place, out of whack. The orb was swirling, the grey mist inside of it was strongly spinning. Gale rested his hands above it, and motioned them over the orb. Then he brought his hands forcefully back, and looked straight into the orb. All he saw was smoke, a lot of smoke, and… bodies, on the ground.

Gale jumped back, and thought quietly, mumbling his spells and motioning his hands. Sweat dripped down his face, and he got a view of when something like this would happen: in 10 minutes. Gale jumped back, sweat dripping to the floor. He massaged his temples. Then, quickly, not thinking, he ran out of his house for the first time in a while.

He was never such a hero as he felt like now. The first worry he had: "Don't let Molly get hurt."

Sensibly, he ran to the Mayors office. The door swung open, and he panted loudly. Then he brought his cherry red face up toward the mayor. He told the Mayor of his prediction, the horrifying truth. The mayor chuckled but Gill looked serious.

"Well, I have to go to Garmon Mines anyway…." Gale could tell Gill actually believed him. "Heh, why not play along with you game." He gulped.

He next ran to the tailoring, the only person who believed him was Candace, he long blue hair touching her hips.

"I-I-I," She hesitated, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'll go to Molly's farm!" She then hugged the wizard, and ran out of the tailoring.

Next he ran to the bar, as fast as he could in a sprint, and everyone there believed him. Kathy kissed him on the cheek, and they went away from Harmonica Town. Next was the fishery; he ran there as fast as his legs could take him. Time was ticking. He ran into the store.

"TAKE COVER!" he screamed, and bam. The sound was as fierce and horrifying as a child being stabbed.

The ashes, the smoke, the bruises on Gales arms. Then the smoke cleared. He felt relieved that he was okay. He looked over and next to him was Toby, dead.

Molly's house

Molly jumped when she heard the bam. Candace had just told her about the crazy prediction, and the bar group was there as well. Her best friends, Kathy and Candace, hugged her close. Selena sat crying, worrying about her parents.

Molly never thought anything crazy like this would happen. She prayed for living souls, and about everyone was crying their hearts out. Though Candace sobbed the most, wailing with her face buried in her hands.

"You guys, okay, the Wizard was right, we all know that," Molly said. Candace looked up. "Kay? We know that was huge, and this has to do with something."

Hayden shook his head. "That definitely wasn't a natural cause." The door slammed open, in came Gill, Ozzie, the Wizard, and Paolo, scratched up with bloody gashes on their heads. Molly ran towards them and looked at them one at a time.

"You're here, but where's Toby?" she asked, looking from one sad face to another. Her response was sobs from Ozzie. "Here you guys, sit down, I have some cooking cloths I'll get you all, alright?"

Candace stopped Molly. "I got this Molly, you sit down." No one had seen Candace be so confident. He eyes were narrow and her face was straight. For a girl who possibly just lost the last of her family, she was strong.

"Gale, can I talk to you in the other room?" Molly asked. Gale and her walked off to the right into small room. Molly first stared at him, then ran into a hug and sudden sobs. He patted her head.

"Is everyone gone?" She whined. He looked down at her.

"I brought the only survivors."

A/N: Sorry for such a bad chapter, don't worry, it gets better! Review? Please? Thanksies!