Trolls and the Alternate Dimension

Chapter 39

Molly carried the trolls, as she walked down the sidewalk towards the wormhole, Shelby skipping along beside her, joyfully.

     Poppy was fussing over Branch, checking his temperature, and making sure he was ok.

     "I'm fine, Poppy," he whined, pushing her away from him. "See?" He stood in Molly's hands, doing a little dance. "All better," he assured.

     Poppy pulled him back down, holding him close to her.

     "I just want to make sure you're safe," she said.

     Branch smiled, slightly, kissing her forehead, as he hugged her.

     "Really, Poppy. I'm fine," he assured.

     She looked at him, smiling.

     "Ok," she said, kissing him back. "I love you, Branch."
"I love you too, Poppy."

     They arrived at the wormhole, Molly placing the trolls down on the side of the fountain.

     "Well... I guess this is goodbye," Molly said.
"Maybe we'll come back and visit," Poppy suggested.
"Absolutely not," Branch said, crossing his arms, as he shook his head. "No more life threatening adventures, ok?"

     Poppy shrugged, looking at Branch with a mischievous smirk.

     "I make no promises," she chuckled.

     Branch sighed, rolling his eyes.

     Suddenly, Shelby jumped up onto the edge of the fountain, accidentally knocking Branch into the water.

     He jumped to his feet, dripping wet, as he coughed.

     "Thanks," he said sarcastically, glaring at Shelby, as Barb laughed.

     "Oh! This is priceless!" Barb laughed, hugging Shelby's leg. "Who's a good dog!? You are! You're a good dog!"

     Shelby lay down, allowing Barb to give her a tummy rub.

     Barb kissed Shelby's nose, and then looked up at Molly, smiling.

     "You've got yourself a true rebel here," she said to Molly. "Take good care of her."
"I promise," Molly assured, smiling back down at Barb.

     Molly and Branch fist-bumped, and then Barb turned.

     "Cannonball!" she shouted, jumping into the fountain.

     Branch had just finished squeezing all the water out of his hair, but as Barb jumped in, a massive wave hit him, drenching him once again.

     "Ugh..." he sighed, annoyed, before beginning to wring out his hair once again.

     "Peace out," Prince D said to Molly, before jumping into the water, soaking Branch again.

     "Really!?" he complained. "Ugh!"

     "Ooo! I wanna soak Branch too!" Cooper laughed, jumping into the water, and splashing Branch.

     "Seriously!?" Branch yelled.

     Barb laughed, high-fiveing Cooper.

     "Nice one, dude," she chuckled.

     "Bye, Molly," Synth said. "It was so, MEH! MEH! MEH! MEH! To meet you." He laughed, and then jumped into the fountain, soaking Branch once again.

     "Will you guys cut that out!?"
"Nugh, bro. It's fun!" Barb laughed, beginning to splash water at Branch with her hands.

     "Ugh! No! Stop!" Branch yelled, but he couldn't help but start laughing, as the others joined in, beginning an all out splash war.

     Shelby decided she wanted to join, and jumped in with them, swimming circles around all the trolls.

     Poppy chuckled, as she watched her friends having fun, and then looked back at Molly.

     "Thank you, Molly," Poppy said, smiling up at her. "For helping us out so much."
"No problem. What are friends for?"

     They hugged each other, and then Poppy pulled away.

     "I hope I see you again someday," Poppy said.
"Me too," Molly agreed.

     Poppy smiled one last time, and then turned, jumping into the water with everyone else.

     All of them, now dripping wet, went over to the wormhole, jumping into it, as they waved to Molly and Shelby.

     "Bye!" they shouted, disappearing into the wormhole, finally heading home.

THE END

By: Taylor Moore