It was the following day when both Garten and Vitton returned to the cell. They emerged from the corridor leading to the cell side by side. At the other end, Emma saw several guards, no doubt escorts for the two bucks. She wasn’t sure whether to be relieved or worried that they were being kept at a distance.

“And how are our favorite prisoners?” Garten’s tone was mocking, and it brought a smirk to Vitton’s face.

“None the better for your asking,” Emma answered coolly.

“Careful, little doe,” Vitton replied, his eyes glinting. “It could always be worse.”

Jo, who had been resting in his nest of blankets, raised himself up to regard the two older bucks. His face wore an expression Emma couldn’t quite read. The fear that had come when Vitton last visited wasn’t visible, nor did Jo seem to demonstrate any contempt. Focused was the best term…

GUYSSS!!! I lowkey might explode because all I want is a good heather and smalls multiple part fanfic, I have read literally every single fic on fanfiction.net and I can find anymore, so if y'all have any heatherxsmalls fics PLEASE send them my way.

Although before that here is the first installment of a fic that I have been writing, its unedited so bear with me as I am not the greatest writer. also please give critics in the comments I am always open to critics :)

Chapter One

Smalls watched as Picket leaped off the 7th standing stone and straight at Morbin, he watched as his dear friend was torn through with his eternal enemy’s sharp talons and dropped into the abyssal lake below. Smalls gathered his courage as he watched Heather, the one he so dearly loved, dive in after her brother. He knew what he had to…

It was the next morning when Emma awoke. She was slightly perplexed, for she couldn’t remember falling asleep. Clearly, she had needed it, after the ordeal of the past few days and having her slumber interrupted twice the day before. Remembering that, she turned to see Jo sleeping peacefully a few feet away.

Emma smiled, then realized she was holding something. Looking down, she was shocked to see that she was still clasping Jo’s hand. Had she fallen asleep doing that? Gently, she released her grip, glad that Jo wasn’t awake to see her face aflame.

Fortunately, she had regained her composure by the time Jo stirred. His walk was steadier, though still shaky, as she helped him to the door of the lavatory. Jo was quietly grateful to her, having at times previously been forced to drag himself to the small room. Emma seethed at the thought, wondering how…

Helmer couldn’t recall the last time he had been so happy. Certainly, in the years since he had joined the army of King Jupiter he had not known such celebration. It wasn’t that First Warren had no festivals of its own, or that his family never gathered for such meals. But since becoming a soldier, Helmer had always been conscious of the fact that he would soon be leaving for his next mission.

Sitting with Sigrid and the children, however, Helmer found himself able to let go of any such thoughts. The jubilation of the younglings was infectious, and their open-hearted welcome touched him deeply. And the obvious affection between them and Sigrid was also touching to see. Helmer found himself marveling at his golden-furred friend all over again.

It was undoubtedly this preoccupation that kept Helmer from noticing the new arrivals. Sigrid saw them first, and upon seeing her…