Author's note: I'm still here! I'm still writing! Maybe not as often, but I still have stuff planned for all these stories. Hope you enjoy!

Jack awoke to the sound of his heart beating against his rib cage. Beads of ice cold sweat rolled down his face and fell beneath his chin. He'd awoken in a chill from that dream of his and felt his hand shaking in fear. He looked down, felt his vision become dizzy, and he shook his head in order to keep himself awake.

The dream scared him. Who was that mysterious voice? Why was his house ablaze? Was it the work of thieves, pirates, criminals looking to cause mayhem? Was his mother ok? He heard her voice, but couldn't find her in one piece. That thought of losing his mother made his entire body drench in a cold sweat.

Jack blinked a few times, calmed himself down after a few minutes, and looked out the window. He saw beams of sunlight basking down on top of him as he lay on inma's plush toys. He touched the arm of one and them and was surprised at how soft and comfortable they were. Jack didn't blame her for having them. They were nice to sleep with.

He then looked over towards the giant blonde girl, inma, who was wrapped in her silk blankets and other plush toys. She snoozed away into her sleep, dreaming about frolicking in a garden of daisies or roses. Inma slept with a warm smile..

Her smile and innocence gave Jack a glimpse of hope. Maybe life down below wasn't so bad now that he was gone. For all he knew, it could have been better. Better the town be without him and his trickery. Maybe he would have a good time in the land of the clouds. The giants. He cringed at the word.

But mother...Jack became gloomy once more. He wanted to visit her and make sure everything was all right; but he promised that he'd bring back something good. Something that would make this journey worth while. But first, he'd have to wake up inma. She would be key in getting around this giant land and also not getting squashed underneath a giant's dirty foot.

He didn't see much distance between himself and Inma's bed. The jump would be easy. Taking a few steps back towards the edge, jack gained a running start and leaped with arms outstretched towards the blanket that hung off the edge. He gripped it tightly, slipping a little towards the floor, and sighed with relief that he made it. It would have sucked to go out like that.

Jack climbed with all his strength and gripped the mattress underneath for support until he finally got to his legs. He then walked towards the giant lump under the covers that was Inma. On her bed, he saw various papers and pencils that decorated it like confetti. Was she an artist? Creative maybe? He climbed the moving mountain, clinging to the blankets like they were his lifelines. He climbed on top of what was assumed to be Inma's shoulder and taped it lightly with his foot.

"Inma!" Jack said in a low whisper. The reason why he didn't shout was because he didn't want her to jolt awake and send him flying. The girl didn't move. She still slept like a rock. Jack decided to stomp his foot harder and put more force into it.

"Inma! Wake up please!" Jack said a little bit louder and the girl made a strange noise. Maybe she was talking in her sleep. Those daisies in her dream must have been something. Jack decided at that moment that he wouldn't get anywhere by doing this. He had to wake up this girl no matter what. He moved carefully over to where her head was. Lucky enough for him, her long curly blonde hair covered part of the blanket and allowed him to find it with ease. He found a strand of her hair and used it to swing around to wear her face was.

Jack was soon covered in the shadow of Inma's massive body and gazed upon her head. Her rosy red cheeks complimented her golden blonde hair, and she slept like a baby with small breaths. She looked so peaceful and innocent that he almost didn't want to wake her up; but knew it had to be done. He had to make the most of his time here.

"Inma!" He said loudly. He was sure that Inma would hear him this time. Inma groaned and shuffled a little. Jack saw her eyebrows move from size to side, her eyes squinted, and she left out a gasp.

"Inma! Please get up!" Jack said louder. Inma smacked her lips and yawned loudly and whispered something.

"But moooom, I don't want to eat my vegetables! They don't taste good!" Inma muttered in a slurred tone. Jack blew out air from his lips, growing angry in the process.

Food! Of course! Jack thought cynically.

He pushed up against Inma's cheeks with his hands, and Inma grunted.

"Inma! Wake up RIGHT NOW!" Jack shouted as he pushed inside of Inma's cheeks with an angry fit of rage. The girl turned towards him, eyes still closed, and opened her mouth.

"Finally! Desert hehe." The sleeptalking girl muttered in her sleep and nearly gobbled Jack down as she licked up. Jack dodged out the way with nimble feet.

"Inma? What the heck? Jack grabbed a pencil that was laid in the bed next to inma and poked inma with the pointed end.

"Ouch!" Inma sprung awake and rubbed her cheek, "What was that for?" Inma said with a frown as she pouted with her ocean blue eyes. Jack stood firm on his own two feet.

"You almost ate me in your sleep, that's what happened!" Jack said with an angry tone. Inma took a few steps to process it as she became confused and then it hit her.

"Oh! My dream was weird! No wonder my desert tasted a little strange!" Inma said with a giggle and looked down at him.

"So what did you have in mind to do? Anything planned? Have any good dreams?" Inma shot Jack question after question. He didn't have time for meager small chat.

"I want to explore the giant's land!" Jack said with a serious face. Inma became solemn and frowned. She looked like she wanted to tell Jack something but stayed silent. Jack saw Inma take a deep breath and sigh. What was she not telling him?

"Is there something wrong?" Jack asked Inma as he was curious to her sudden change in mood. She had her secrets to keep as well.

"It's nothing!" Inma responded quickly as she looked around for her bag, "We can do it if you want. I don't mind showing you around." Jack was the one to be bewildered now. Could girls like her just go out on their own without any adult supervision?

"What will your mom say?" Jack asked as he wanted to meet the other giantess as well. Inma looked over at Jack with a raised eyebrow and smiled.

"My mom?" Inma responded, "You don't have to worry about her. She trusts me!" She said it so confidently that Jack believed her without any doubt.

"Speaking of her" Inma continued on, "I'll have to introduce you to her soon. She'll be glad to meet you." Now Jack's mind went into a million different directions. What would the second giantess be like? Would she like Jack? Would she enjoy his company? Was she like her own daughter? Jack looked at Inma and looked back at him and smiled smugly.

Jack was a little scared his life. He could handle one smug girl, but not two. He prayed in his mind that the mother would be more sincere and mature.

"Anyways!" Inma uttered and broke Jack out of his train of thought, "Let me find my clothes and I'll take you out to the local market." The girl paused for a bit and looked sad.

"Little man." Inma said with a quiver a lip. She sounded a bit serious. Jack looked at her with concern. She was rarely one to get serious. Jack gulped down his fear.

"Yes Inma?" Jack asked as his blood began to run cold. Inma looked him dead in the eyes with her aqua colored eyes and spoke.

"Promise me that no matter what, you will not get out of my sight, run off, or reveal yourself!" Inma voices became as hard as steel. This was no mere suggestion, it was an order. A command. Jack felt fear rise up again like from the dream. What was she worried about?

Jack nodded as the anxiety built up in his chest. He wasn't unsure what Inma was worried about, but he sure didn't want to find out. Inma knew in her mind that the market would be a place of wonder and also one of extreme danger for creatures as small as Jack. She was going to make sure that no harm became of him no matter what.