"Gone."

King Peppy sighed as he walked towards the pod.

He'd been told he should check on little Branch.

He didn't know why.

So he walked up to the door and quietly knocked.

He was a bit surprised when Branch answered.

And he was even more surprised to see that the little troll is grey...

He kneeled down, "Hello Branch, is everything okay?"

Branch just gave him a blank stare.

King Peppy bit his lip, "Where's your grandma? Can I please talk to her?" He asked.

Branch teared up, "Gone..."

King Peppy's heart broke, "Gone?" He whispered softly.

"Gone."