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"Beneath the shelter of the trees
Only love can enter here
A simple life, they live in peace…
No words describe a mother's tears
No words can heal a broken heart
A dream is gone, but where there's hope
Somewhere something is calling for you…" –Two Worlds, Phil Collins
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Chapter 23
Olivefur
A small kit raced through the trees.
"He's joining! He'll be here!" It squeaked almost happily as a pretty light brown she-cat came into her view. The queen flicked her ears.
"Who's he?" She asked the little kit who was bouncing around her. A white tom trotted in behind the kit. His dark eyes were sparkling happily though were shadowed with concern.
"Icewhisp, would you explain who's joining our ranks?" She asked while skirting away from the kit. Icewhisp sat down and wrapped his tail around his paws.
"Rowanstar."
Briarpath
"Kill him!" Witherstar stared coldly at his closest warriors who relished in the act of killing chase after Briarpath. Briarpath raced away as fast as his paws could carry him. He fled far outside the dusty and cold FireClan territory that he used to call home. But his mother had left, thank StarClan, and he had no purpose to stay.
Cloudecho would have to raise young Fernkit alone.
Redheart
"Where did Larkblossom go?" Brownfeather came back into the den after Redheart whimpered loudly in grief. Redheart shook her head.
The medicine cat looked at her with fear. "What happened, Redheart?" The queen turned away from her, pain filling her heart.
"I have lost my daughter and son. They are dead." She mewed softly. Brownfeather frowned in confusion.
"What do you mean she's dead? Larkblossom is Olivefur's daughter. Where did she go?" Brownfeather asked again. Redheart left the den and entered into camp. Freezing drops of rain fell on her nose as she headed to the warrior's den. Fawntail neared her, heading towards the medicine cat den.
"You won't find her. She's gone."
Larkblossom
Redheart said nothing as Larkblossom padded over to the exit way of the side of the camp. There was a thick, wide branch that had grown interwoven with a series of other large branches that led away from camp. She fought an overwhelming urge to step back. Everything will change the moment you move your paws.
"…If the Lark is not freed by the strike of Light, it and the rest of the forest will surely fade from the Stars…"
Larkblossom glanced at Redheart one final time before running out onto the exit and didn't look back. The branches followed over the ForestClan territory and she passed over Fawntail and Kindlestrike who were on a border patrol. Larkblossom hurried as fast as she could, hoping none of them would see her leaving.
"Is that Larkblossom? Larkblossom! Is that you?" The young queen cringed at Fawntail's voice calling her. She looked to the ground and saw her running below the branch. Kindlestrike trailed right behind her.
Sighing, Larkblossom stopped above them. "No, Larkblossom is in the medicine cat den, Fawntail. She's too…broken to be out right now." She heard Kindlestrike telling her close friend. Larkblossom narrowed her eyes. Why would he help me?
"Oh…alright. Let's get back then." Fawntail mewed uncertainly. Larkblossom shook her head and ran the rest of the way.
Find the brightest house at Twolegplace.
Larkblossom slowed and jumped to the frozen ground as she reached the Thunderpath that was the last obstacle before the Twolegplace. Larkblossom sucked in the cold air which seemed to burn he lungs.
"Larkblossom! Wait!" She froze and looked back. A pale red tom ran breathlessly towards her.
"Where are you going?" He gasped as he caught up. She backed away from him.
"I can't tell you. It's not…the Clan, it isn't…home. Not anymore. It is only reminders of death and sorrow to me now than it is home." She mewed quietly after a heartbeat. The tom gazed at her and nodded.
"I have watched everything, believe me, I know. You choose your own destiny, Larkblossom; just give it your all." He meowed. His green eyes flashed with much wisdom for his age.
"I will. Please, just watch out over Fawntail and Heather-" The tom gave her an odd look.
"You don't need to tell me that, I would have done it even if you never even mentioned it. I hope that StarClan lights your path." Larkblossom watched him turn away and slowly walk back towards the woods.
She then turned back to the black river of the Twolegs and raised her placed her paw on the cold ground before her.
Please let this be the right path to take…
Sorry it was so abrupt, but this is the final chapter of Path of Hearts! I have the sequel coming for you guys! The next one will be Song of the Soul which its initials will be Sos xD
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