Poppy's eyes shot open and she jumped off of the couch, looking to her side and seeing Branch fast asleep.

"Branch!" Poppy cried. "Why are we home? How can you sleep right now?"

Branch's eyes jerked open, and his body shot up. "Wh... what?" He asked, still somewhat asleep.

"Violet! Creek took her! And you're just sitting here?" Poppy asked, her heart pounding against her chest.

Branch only stood, his eyes locked on Poppy's. He sighed.

"Let's go get your dad," he said.

"There's no time!"

"Yes, there is! Calm down! Would Creek really kill her?!"

"Oh, so now you're on Creek's side?" Poppy sassed, her lips pierced and her eyes filled with worry and anger.

"No!" Branch shook his head swiftly. "I'll help you find her. Let's go."

Poppy didn't hesitate, her hair lifted her into the air as she rushed out the door, Branch running behind. And the two ran through the forest, no matter how cold or how dark, no matter how many fears took over their bodies; they wanted to find her. They needed to find her. They longed for Violet.

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Tears.

Steaming tears.

Sobs.

Loud sobs.

The water rushed from Poppy's eyes like a waterfall, and Branch had his arms around her, trying to hold back tears. But he couldn't stop them from coming. That was his daughter out there with that monster.

Branch remembered when Creek took Poppy, and the tears begin to fade away. His grasp on Poppy loosened.

"Poppy! I... I know where Violet is!" Branch said, excitement filling his voice.

"Y... you do?!" Poppy cried, tears still coming.

"Follow me." Branch said, and they were off.

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Sorry I haven't been updating! I forgot the password but now I remember! Enjoy! :D