Author's note: School is keeping me busy but I'm still trying my best both in school and keeping my stories updated

The following days filled inma's heart with tension. She got more nervous as the days progressed. The thumping in her chest sped up as the day progressed.

She studied the map everyday after she came home from duties. A few pages she marked on her with little etchings while looking at the old notes from the previous owner. They marked some pages with extensive notes that would make even the most avid reader gasp in the length.

There were a few words and sentences that were beyond inma's knowledge. The language of Jotun wasn't always the easiest to read. The verbs and adjectives that the previous user of the book had used were from centuries ago. Too old for Inma's old mind to grasp. She did her best to take notes of it.

The section of Creatures and Monsters also made Inma extremely curious. There were some drawings in there that didn't resemble monster at all. They resembled other giants like her people, the storm giants. They were called frost giants, cloud giants, and fire giants. Inma knew that giants from all across the land existed but wasn't too sure about it. There were a few warnings besides them. For instance, the frost giants were listed as evil creatures who couldn't be reasoned with, the cloud giants preferred to be left alone, stone giants who were a peaceful race, hill giants were drawn as disgusting vile oafs and fire giants had a massive X against them with a warning that said "Do not engage if you're a storm giant."

Inma gulped down her growing fear at the thought of a fire giant and read what the text said.

Immune to fire and often can use fire, will kidnap giants and humans alike in exchange for ransom. Do not engage if you're a storm giant. It will only end in defeat.

Inma's tiny toes curled up in fear and she took a deep breath to calm her nerves.

What are the chances that I'll encounter a fire giant, Inma thought as she laughed nervously and turned the page, like that will ever happen.

She continued to read the book and saw another section titled, "Stormgiant Magic". This part peaked her interest and her eyes grew as wide as baseballs in curiosity. This was a section that she'd be waiting for. She turned to the first chapter titled "Electric shake" and grinned.

"Inma!" Jack's tiny but energetic voice popped up from behind her and Inma jumped up from being spooked. Inma immediately bounced onto her feet and held the book behind her back with as innocent a smile as possible.

"Hey Littleman, How's it hanging" Inma asked as she looked at him in her freshly pressed suit. Even without the devices of his home time, Jack still managed to take care of his appearance and hygiene. It was one of the many things that Inma admired about him.

"Oh the usual, Just trying to avoid direct sunlight to not get sunburned and not get spotted by evil giants.

"Evil Giants huh", Inma's mind traced back to the part of the book that talked about fire giants. She was a storm giant herself. Storm Giants were supposed to be fearless, but to think that a giant that could control fire and burn away everything was a real possibility. Inma didn't want to admit it but the thought sent chills down her spine.

"Don't worry!" Inma raised her arm and flexed her bicep muscles. Her face grew a shade a , "Any evil giant attacks us and I'll punch them square in the face!" She showed a toothy grin but was as scared as any child was if something evil and dangerous were to attack them. If she couldn't protect herself, how could she protect her little man?

"Glad to hear it!" Jack replied with a smile of his own and picked up a a bag. Now it was Inma's turn to ask questions.

"What's in the bag?" Inma asked with the raise of her eyebrow. Jack shook the bag and reached inside.

"Just a book or two, a blanket and some food." Jack replied as he showed her one of his books. Inma wondered what kind of books Jack read in his spare time. She'd have to ask him about it later.

"How's the book coming along? Did you learn anything new?" Jack's eyes had a glimmering light of that made him look like a little boy.

Imma nodded her hair although was very reluctant to give him the full truth. She'd keep the storm giant magic section a secret. She wasn't sure that magic like that was even real but in the land of the giants and that image of the golden goose made her ideas about the world change little by little.

"So what does the route look like so far?" Jack asked as Inma laid the book back down and opened to the page of the massive map.

"Some of it was hard to read but here is the basics of it." Inma replied as she opened up the massive map.

"First we cross the plains of politeness, then the desert of desire, roam the frozen lands of the fallen…" She took a deep breath to catch her breath, "Climb the mountain of misery, and finally the cave should be right there! I think…"

Inma slumped her shoulders while Jack looked at the map and bit his tongue.

"Are you sure there isn't an easier way to get there?" Jack questioned after he looked at the map and tried to decipher. The symbols of some of the animals look familiar but all this giant language was like scribble scratch to him. He was focused primarily on the golden goose.

If this golden goose really does lay golden eggs, then my mother and I can live in peace. Jack thought with a sly smile.

"Are you ready?" Jack asked Inma as he turned his head. Inma showed him her satchel that was filled with food and the book with all the information of monsters and giants.

"All that stuff.." Jack exclaimed in shock, "Where will I stay?" Now Inma felt like slapping herself in the space. With all the stuff in her satchel, she had no place to fit him.

"Umm ...uhhh.." Inma began to blush. She tried to think of an idea and he raised up her hand as she got an idea.

"Ah Ha!" She ran out of her room quickly. Jack heard a few snipping and cutting sounds and then she ran back in.

"Tada!" She tugged on a flap around her waist that she made on it. Just big enough for Jack to fit in!

"I'll be staying in there?" Jack asked in disbelief. His jaw dropped to the floor and Inma frowned and him.

"It's either right here or in my satchel. Pick your poison." Inma responded without missing a beat.

"Pocket it is!" Jack replied with a smile. Inma picked him up, tugged on the flap, and lowered Jack in. At first Jack felt a little cramped inside but was able to position himself to be able to fit comfortably.

"Are you ok in there?" Inma asked as she looked his way. Jack nodded his head.

"I'll manage." Jack answered back and hid himself in the pocket. Inma smiled. He blended in perfectly like a snow hare in the snow.

"Just one last thing!" Inma ran towards the kitchen and Jack felt his hair get frizzier he closer Inma ran to the kitchen.

"MOM!" Inma called out to the other woman who lived in the house. Jack nearly forgot! He hung around Inma so much that the mother was just a ghost at this point.

"Mommy!" Inma tugged on the coat of her mother and Jack was completely silent. The figure faced Inma and giggled. To Jack, she sounded as motherly and peaceful as could be. Jack saw Inma's hair began to poof up as well. Just what was going on?

"What is it Inma?" The mother asked as she embraced Inma in a hug! Inma smiled and looked at the mother in her icy blue eyes.

"I'm going to go on an adventure! There's a cave that I found in the mountains that I want to go too!" Inma answered her mother in an excited spill. The mother fell silent for a while and then spoke up.

"Inma...sweetie..I...I'll support you but please don't-" Inma's mother was cut of by Inma interjecting.

"Don't go near thunder mountain" Inma replied as she was given this speech hundreds of times.

"I'll be fine mom." Inma said with a smile and hugged her again. She turned around and began to head out the door when her mother called out.

"Hold on sweetie!" Inma's mother handed Imma a container of fruits, vegetables, and a cup of soup. She also placed something heavy inside Inma's satchel. As the mother got close, Jack smelt something close to mildew and rainwater. His hair got even frizzier and he shocked himself a few times when touching his fingers.

"Thanks mom, I'll see you later!" Inma replied while she waved goodbye and stepped outside for the first time in what felt like forever.

She as well as Jack took a deep breath of air and began to walk until it was just the two of them for a few minutes. Jack was so full of questions that he couldn't contain himself.

"What was that all about?" Jack poked his head out and asked Inma. Inma was busy eating a few vegetables. Some resembled the vegetables from Jack's village while others looked like something from a fairytale. She turned towards Jack with wide eyes and swallowed.

"What do you mean?" Inma replied as she kept walking and looked forward with the sun shining bright.

"Your mom! Why did your hair and mine get frizzy and static like? I shocked myself 4 times!" Jack exclaimed in confused disbelief.

"Ooooh that!" Inma laughed and smiled at Jack, "Storm Giants have electrical affiliation. Hence the "Storm" in storm giants. My mom's super strong. Strong enough to hurl lightning bolts and do other things. Stuff that even I don't know about. I heard she was wild when she was younger!"

So the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, Jack thought with a frown. He wondered if Inma would gain these electrical properties as well. It was going to be a sight to see if it happened.

The two walked for 30 more minutes until Jack asked another question that was on his mind since the two of them met.

"Inma, I gotta ask." Jack began his second question.

"Lay it on me!" Inma answered with a smile.

"How are you not hot with this thing on?" Jack gestured towards her puffy coat. It was covered with frilly white fur at the edges and incredibly thick. Inma looked down at her coat and smiled smugly.

"It's actually a funny story…"