<> JointClan & BranchPack <> Part 2 <> Twists & Turns <> (Formally Known As BranchClan & ShadeClan )

Branchstar sighed along with him. " I'll need to tell Hawkstar."

Lionclaw noded.

Branchstar stood up, legs hurting. " I never did tell you how many lives I had left, did I?"

Lionclaw shook his head.

Branchstar sat back down, sitting up straight. " Two." Branchstar said, the word lingered in the air, " Two lives left."

Lionclaw gulped. "Wow.." He sighed, utterly exaughsted.

Branchstar nodded. He sighed, shoulders sagging. His eyes suddenly were tired and he looked alot older.

Lionclaw thought his eyers were tricking him. "Are you okay?" He asked concerned.


(BRB)

" I'm fine." Branchstar said, voice sounding ancient.

Lionclaw shook his head. "I think you need to rest." Lionclaw insited.

" Fine.." Branchstar grumbled, laying down. Secretly, he was glad, his legs still hurt.
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Wolfheart sat out with Stormwind, talking..
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Stormwind was shocked that he forgot who he was.

Lionclaw sat with Branchstar. 'Do you thin Wolfheart should know?" He asked.

" Yeah, you should tell him.." Branchstar murmured before he fell asleep.
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Wolfheart padded around camp.

Lionclaw stood up. "Wolfheart?" He called.

Wolfheart heard the voice of Lionclaw calling his name and rushed over. " Yes, is there any news?" Wolfheart asked, he knew there had to be cause Branchstar was talkin' to him.

Lionclaw nodded. "Starclan came to Branchstar..said his rank in starclan is to come very soon, and Branchstar has only two lives!" He whispered. "He doesn't sound well, either." Lionclaw mumbled.

Wolfheart's eyes snapped open wider and he was on full alert. " R-really?"

Lionclaw nodded and trembled. "I-I don't think I'm ready....." He said.

" You'll be a great leader.." Wolfheart comforted.

Lionclaw nodded. "Hopefully.." He mumbled.

Wolfheart smiled. " I'm sure you'll be great!" Wolfheart said. He looked, peered at Branchstar's den.

Lionclaw sighed. 'When your turn comes, you will to." He said, smiling slightly.

Wolfheart nodded, still peering at the den. " Care to go hunting?" Wolfheart asked.

Lionclaw nodded. "Just for awhile." He said, cheering up.

Wolfheart nodded. He led the way into the dense forestry. He smiled.