Chapter 10
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Leafpool crouched over her daughter, trying everything she could. Nothing worked.
Jayfeather finally asked the question. "Leafpool...is she going to die?"
Leafpool concentrated hard, then nodded. "Yes." She looked up. "Can...can you go outside a moment? I promise she won't die while you're out there. Why don't you fetch your brother?"
Jayfeather left.
Leafpool leaned over Hollyleaf. "Hollyleaf?" she whispered softly.
"Leafpool?" Hollyleaf's voice was slim as a whisker.
"Hollyleaf, listen. I am so sorry I didn't tell you this earlier. I...I'm your mother, Hollyleaf."
Hollyleaf tried to speak, but it was too quiet for Leafpool to hear.
"I love you very much. I'm sorry I couldn't save you."
She let Jayfeather and Lionblaze in. They sat in silence.
Hollyleaf's eyes started to close. Leafpool caught one last glimpse of her bright green eyes. Her tail twitched, and her breathing stopped.
Hollyleaf was dead.
After a few moments, the three of them brought Hollyleaf's body into the clearing and set her beside Poppyfrost.
Leafpool couldn't stand to stay out any longer. She ran to her den. Once inside, she curled into a tight ball and sobbed.
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Sorry for this very sad chapter. Hollyleaf is my favorite character.
