still will we be the children of the heather and the wind

a 17776 alternate universe story

Photo of a book page reading: To Katharine de Mattos* It's ill to loose the bands that God decreed to bind; Still will we be the children of the heather and the wind. Far away from home, O it's still you and me That the broom is blowing bonnie in the north countrie.

Originally published on 2020-10-21 | 3476 words | read on AO3

Characters: Nine, Ten, Juice, Nancy McGunnell, original characters

Warnings: Minor character death (mentioned)

Other tags: Human AU, Orphans AU, Letters

Summary: The Pioneer siblings are far away in the literal sense.
Title from Robert Louis Stevenson.

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  1. Clockwork
  2. Chance
  3. Music
  4. Renovations
  5. Image
  6. Tissues
  7. Library
  8. Miracle
  9. Credits