FandomsAreLoveFandomsAreLife- You shall see, very soon. And by that, I mean within the next year! XD I plan (though it may change, it really depends) to make this fanfic over 100 chapters, but that could always change! Poor AJ. He is being broken down, kinda like Branch when he was four!

Samantha Peace HeartStar- You shall see. That is for me to know and you to find out! Hehe..

Lostpuppyowner- Hi! Thank you very much! I love when people tell me that, it gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. XD Also, I was gonna do that but honestly one person wanted to read it now, so I said (may have forgotten to add this) that if even one person wanted it, I would do it. This story is gonna be super long, so yeah. And yes, I am pretty sure everyone who reads this has broken their heart. Haha! *evil grin* What, me, evil? *grins behind your back*

Guest- Yes, that shall happen! Haha! No, but seriously, don't worry! I may tear your hearts out, but sometimes, I will be nice enough to replace them with false hope? Oh my, that sounded better in my head..

BananaQUEEN13- I know, I know, I am sorry. I will try harder after this. *frowns from disappointing you*

Animal Girl1507- Over time, they will be revealed.. Quite possibly! :)

Guest 2- Don't worry, here you go, as you wish (sorta) but if I did just that then it wouldn't be nearly as dramatic or heart breaking!

Kitten345218- Well.. a kitten certainly wouldn't say that, but I suppose I deserve that! I do have to except it. But, maybe this could change your mind? I understand and kinda agree (totally do, actually, but you need not know that) with that, that is what I am.

Also, just wanna mention before you begin (if you read this) guest reviewers, it takes a while, about 24-48 hours sometimes, before your review pops up on the feed, so sorry for not responding right away! That is why!

Poppy woke up, gasping for air. She absolutely hated nightmares. She had dreamed that she was falling, falling down through the trees, feeling the wind rushing around her, her face being scratched by the sharp twigs from the leaves on branches through the forest. Something that had scared her more though was the fact Branch was right next to her, grinning and holding her hand. Her hand still could feel the faint figure of his palm against hers, and she could smell the metallic scent of blood.

Luckily, she hadn't woken up her son, but decided she wouldn't be able to sleep again. She carefully picked him up, him just gently groaning and burying his head in her neck and she made sure to support him as he shifted in his sleep.

She crept through the house, opening the door just a crack to peer outside. After seeing no one was out there, she walked out and sat up against the door, peering up at the night sky. A few stars began to disappear as a lighter colour of blue could be spotted along the horizon, beyond the trees.

Branch splashed in the creek, not wasting any time by swinging his hair through the trees, catching himself before he hit the ground. He could feel the trees getting thinner, less dense, and he knew he had saved a lot of time travelling this way. He could see his beautiful bride staring up at the sky, their little angel wrapped in her arms. He dangled for just a minute, sighing at the sight, before Poppy spotted him. She ran towards him as fast as she could with AJ in her arms, the motion waking him up. His eyes slowly opened and brightened as he saw Branch.

"Branch!" She cried and set AJ down, wrapping her arms around him and kissing him. "Don't you ever scare me like that, again you big idiot!" She smacked his arm playfully, his face in a big grin. As soon as he unravelled his hair, however, he couldn't walk.

She threw him over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes, causing their son to laugh hysterically as they watched the rising sun.

They all went back inside, where Poppy finally set him down on the couch, and AJ quickly jumped up on his lap and gave him a proper hug.

They all tried to suppress the memory of everything that had been happening, but couldn't.

"Branch, there were thirteen lines taken up with the notes before, and now there are eleven. We got rid of two. Do you think.." He only nodded, and she knew she was right. AJ looked between the two, confused, but didn't think anything of it. He honestly didn't wanna know what they were talking.

"Who's up for some breakfast?" Poppy sat up suddenly, causing AJ to jump up eagerly. Branch had begun to doze off, but sat up straight, wincing in pain, and nodded eagerly, mouth watering at the thought. He still had the ugly taste of licorice in his mouth, when he realised he still had a wad of it in his mouth. Without a second thought, he spit it into his hands, and swung himself on the ceiling to get over to the table.

"Branch!" Poppy yelled right before he dropped into his chair. He looked behind to his path, and saw the black sticky stuff had left marks on the ceiling. He looked down at her, half uh oh and half innocent face, while she just glared. AJ glared too, because he didn't wanna get on his mother's bad side. He smiled and dropped down, mouthing sorry, but if she saw it, she didn't say.

He was then faced with another problem: he couldn't get the stuff off his hands, and it didn't help any that his wife picked his up and dropped him in his bed, telling him he gets no breakfast until he cleans up his hands.

He looked down and saw Poppy's shower towel, and grinned evilly at the fluffy white ball of fluff.

"Unbelievable!" Poppy growled about what Branch had done, mopping the ceiling, drenched in the mop water, staining her nightdress black. AJ turned to her, eating a piece of blueberry jam toast.

"Poppy, did you ever think maybe he could be extremely tired. Also, why did he even learn that? I don't wanna take either side in this, but he also hates not being able to move around by himself, so he was trying to be independent. You know? Maybe you should go up and talk to him." He suggested, handing her a plate of toast to bring to Branch.

"Thanks AJ. You're right." She kissed his cheek and took the toast, walking up the steps towards the room, knowing her husband should be up there. Instead, he wasn't there, and all there was on the bed was a note, and the window was open, blowing the red curtains away. The wind brushed her bangs against her face as her eyes widened.

Poppy, I am so so sorry, I just wanted to help you, so badly. I wanted to be more independent, at least until my back heals more so I can use the crutches. I love you so much and all I meant was to help, not to do anything beside that. I know I have made a mess of things, and this won't help none, but this had to happen, of course it did. You could have helped me! But you didn't. :'( I know I am probably just a burden to you, and I know you probably wish I would just disappear. So I have. You won't ever have to hear from me again, don't you worry bout a thing, my love. I love you, don't ever forget that. -Branch.

Ps If you need me I have fallen under the bed and cannot get up. Help?

She laughed, bending over and seeing a grinning Branch laying under the bed, holding out his arms like a baby. She brought him up, kissing him passionately, and if it would have gone further, it was quite interrupted.

"Ew, daddy's kissing mummy!" AJ stuck his tongue out at them, who brought him into another embrace, laughing. Unknowing to them, someone snapped another photo, eyes glaring at this. This should have been her, not her!

Branch smiled at Poppy and handed her a folded note, which was written on it Read when you feel sad :).

She grabbed his hand and squeezed it, and the family went downstairs to play a board game, the toast left forgotten on the bed, one bite from one piece.

A lavender woman creeped through the window and bit into the section of toast he had bitten, smiling.

"He will be mine, soon enough."

Another heart-tearing cliffhanger! I truly am an evil writer. I might be able to post another chapter tonight, but just wanted to make sure to have at least this up before just in case anything happens, because I don't feel very good right now and I don't wanna get sick and not be able to post. I am sure I am fine, but wanted to at least post this. Don't worry, you still should see daily updates! Love you all! 3 (by the way if something like that happens and only a 3 shows up sometimes the fanfiction erases the other half of the heart. It is annoying!)

~GalaxyMegaGirl