We Can Never Be Parted

Matthew Fairchild and James Herondale appreciation blog. Requests for fics and aesthetics are OPEN and the askbox is also always open for questions and chatting!

[heronchildlove]

Hi! My name is Nanda and this is my blog dedicated to The Last Hours, by Cassandra Clare, specially the relationship between James and Matthew (heronchild) or, on occasion, James, Matthew and Cordelia (heronchildstairs/heronfairstairs).

First I’d like to explain that, because this is a side blog, I can’t follow you back through here, but you are always welcome to leave an ask or to message me on my main blog @nandalikesstuff ! You can also find all my fics and original writing at @nandawrites !

Here you can find:

Fanfictions (and specifically my fanfictions under Nanda Writes)

Fanarts

Aesthetics

Headcanons

Playlists

Incorrect quotes

Memes

Tlh/related tsc news

Excerpts from the books and other related canon things

Assorted quotes that make me think of them

Any post tagged "original" is because it was made by me and is not a reblog even if the content isn't my invention (e.g: an incorrect quote or meme)

I take requests! Just keep in mind that, as I’m the only one taking care of this blog, it might take a while for me to get to your request, but I promise I will always do any requests I receive! So please always feel free to send in Heronchild prompts, be it for fanfics, aesthetics or headcanons.

Do not: feed my writing, aesthetics or any of my posts to any kind of AI ever or I will hunt you down and throw you off a cliff.

Always feel free to: make podfics, translations, fanarts, edits, headcanons or other fics derived from/inspired by my fics or posts, just please use the inspired by feature on AO3 or tag me on Tumblr so I can see it and reblog it!

You can also always send in your own works and headcanons and theories for me to publish/reblog/promote/discuss! My goal is to feature all things Heronchild and Matthew or James related on this blog, romantic or platonic, so never be afraid to send an ask just to talk about them or chat with me. I’d love to be friends with you all!

Once again, thank you all so much for being here and for all the support you have been showing this blog!

[merrymorningofmay]

"omg i LOVE it when love between characters is so strong it overrides the boundaries of flesh and selfhood, merging them into some sort of (un)holy chimera" — person who's uncomfortable with the idea of permanently sharing a bedroom with someone else

[heronchildlove]

James jumping through every hoop imaginable to avoid calling Matthew beautiful/hot in Nothing but Shadows like:

[jame7t]

Dude, where’s my kissy. Where is my fuckin snuggles bro

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

I feel personally called out

[heronchildlove]

Traditional tv show love triangle drama is annoying me (again) so I am instituting a J.ane the V.irgin heronchildstairs AU where Cordelia gets to choose them both!

[maxurim]

First time reading Chain of Iron so no spoilers! But do you ever think Will saw Matthew struggling with Abstinence Syndrome and thought of Jem dealing with the same thing when they were young, the Hero dale's always loving a poisoned boy.

[heronchildlove]

There was so much I wanted to do this year but hell months at work burnt me out so much last year my brain was mush more often than not the past few months and now hell months are starting again and it's all only going to get worse.

I'm sorry, guys, I want to at least put out one more chapter of dont tell me goodbye this year but it's been. Hard. I'm really sorry 😞

[jamesscarstairs]

james herondale’s determination to continuously draw iratzes on matthew in a dead and demonic land where runes have no power and will herondale’s refusal to stop his seemingly futile search for a cure for jem

[kaylablues728]

Well this was a pain-

This took me three days

Entreat me not to leave thee, Or return from following after thee— For whither thou goest, I will go, And where thou lodgest, I will lodge. Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried. The Angel do so to me, and more also, If aught but death part thee and me.

Credits for art: @skyllowarts @taratjah @cassandrajean @elisal_art (Insta) @aromanartist @emmilinne @alexandracurteart Cliff Nielson @gatovtina @vaizerka @allarcia @lemoncielart and probably a few more (TBA)

@shadowhunter9210 @annabellevlee @liarambles @cherry-140 @expiredkitty @tys-kitty @tykitblackdale @kittywillbe @bookishjules @mayaheronthorn @misssherondale @blackthornnn @drublaccthorn @serathereadaholic @oblivvyon @witchlingcirce @sadiekaneismysister @kitheronthorn @kitty-is-endgame @vintage-babie @reynaharmonia @emmacordeliacarstairs @klejdipur69 @blackthornobsessed @milkyway-star @seolihexagon @aleclightofmylifewoodbane @randomkatefangirl @iveneverbeenanaturalt @claryshortredheadedwabadtemper @summerwiney

[wowevenmoreloveonearth]

One thing about Cassandra clare is that she is going to put that blond man in a situation and said situation is usually the horrors

[sgt-tombstone]

Fanfic/Author Ask Game

Write a scene from [insert fic] in another character’s POV

Which of your fics is your pride and joy?

What are your top three most commonly used tags on AO3?

What are some words or phrases you feel like you overuse?

What’s something you learned while researching a fic?

Would you ever accept requests or commissions?

Coffee or tea while you write?

What is your favorite line/section from [insert fic]?

How did you get into writing fanfiction?

Is there a character or ship you'd love to write for, but haven't yet?

What makes a fic 'successful' in your opinion?

What was the first fandom you wrote for?

Do you have an 'official' creative writing background such as a degree or previous experience publishing?

What makes you happiest? New fic comments, kudos, bookmarks, user subscribers, story subscribers, or Tumblr asks?

Does anyone you know in real life know you write fanfiction?

What do you struggle with most when writing?

What is something you recently felt proud of in your writing?

How many WIPs do you have and how many do you expect to finish?

How do you get over writer's block?

Share your favorite kiss scene from [insert fic]. If there's no kiss scene, share your favorite moment of intimacy (romantic or platonic)

What stops you from writing more in your free time?

Did you do anything special to celebrate finishing a fic?

What’s a story you’d love to write but haven’t even started yet?

Which scene/theme was the inspiration for [insert fic]?

Are there any moments in [insert fic] that feel "blurry" to you? Is this a stylistic choice, or would you go back and clarify the descriptions if you were given the chance?

Do you ever "prep" your fics with outlines or warmups before you start writing, or do you just dive right in?

Are any of your stories inspired by personal experience?

What's the angstiest idea you've ever come up with?

How many times do you usually revise your fic/chapter before posting?

Have you noticed your style change over time?

What fic meant the most to you to write?

A character you enjoy making suffer.

A character you want to protect.

What is your favorite fic to get comments/messages on?

Wild Card: Ask me something else!

[soelgis]

me when i consume a piece of media and there is a traumatized blond boy with family issues

[drublaccthorn]

James : where am I?

Brother Zachariah : well, you’re in the Silent City. [Pointed to Matthew] this young boy saved your life. He performed CPR for five hours straight

Matthew : yeah, they said you’d be okay after the first few minutes… but I just wanted to be sure

[kaylablues728]

As they neared the small group gathered at the edge of the steps, she saw who was standing there in a small circle: James, Matthew, and Ari. They were motionless. Her heart lurching, Lucie drew closer, until she could see Anna, sitting on the ground, Christopher's head in her lap.

~Chain of Thorns, Ch 26

[mattastairs]

I'm horribly into the last hours right now

And before anybody starts I know James looks off 😭 I can't figure out how to draw him yet

They are also glowing bc I took the picture of my tablet screen with my phone

[wylancarstairs]

“That’s ridiculous,” Christopher said. “It is as if one was bitten by a duck and years later one shot a completely different duck and ate it for dinner, and called that revenge.” “Please do not use metaphors, Christopher,” said Matthew. “It gives me the pip.” “This is bad enough without mentioning ducks,” said James. He had never fancied ducks since one had bitten him in Hyde Park as a small child.”

― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Gold chapter 7

Thing is, Will would totally call that revenge