Trolls: Across the Galaxy

Chapter 3

Branch paced back and forth outside his bunker, today was the day, and there was no backing down. What better way to ask a big question than at a birthday? That would make her day extra special.

Branch: You can do this, Branch...it's just 4 words you need to get out, just ha-

John Dory: Bitty B!

All of Branch's brothers gathered around him ruffling his hair and tickling him.

Branch: Stop! Stop! Get offa me!

Spruce: Aw come on, Brancho, we just wanted to wish you good luck! This is a big day!

John Dory: So how are you gonna pop the lock?

Branch: ...What?

John Dory: ...Ask her the big question.

Branch sighed and looked at the ground, holding the velvet box close to his chest.

Branch: I...don't know yet. I wanted it to be special, something that'll be truly unforgettable for her.

Floyd, Branch's slightly older brother, seemed to have a clear understanding of what Branch meant. He and Branch had a special brotherly bond (Trolls' version of Mario and Luigi, am I right?) and he knew Branch better than the rest of his brothers did. He approached his little brother and put his hands on his shoulders.

Floyd: Branch, remember, it's her birthday, however you propose to her will make her feel extra special. Don't go too big, don't go too small, just be you.

Branch glanced at his brothers, they all nodded in agreement, then he looked down at the velvet box in his hands.

Floyd: Grandma would be proud of you, Branch.

Branch knew Floyd was right, this was his grandma's ring he was going to use, and she probably would want someone he loved to wear it. Floyd's comforting words helped Branch to feel a little bit better, he could do this.

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In her pod, Poppy was getting a makeover from Viva, her older sister. She was dying her hair, putting makeup on her face, and polishing her nails. Poppy desperately wanted to see what she looked like, but Viva wasn't letting her.

Poppy: Come on, just one little peak...?

Viva: Nuh-uh! I don't wanna spoil the surprise!

Poppy: Pleeeeeeaaaaasssseeeee...?

Viva ignored her little sister's plea and continued with her makeover, she knew her sister well even though they just reunited 6 months ago. Poppy couldn't believe how much time had passed, it felt like just yesterday she helped Branch reunite with his brothers and put an end to Velvet and Veneer's career. Well...time flies when you're in love.

Viva: Okay, ready to see the result?

Poppy: Yes yes yes!!!!

Viva took the cape off of Poppy and spun her chair around so Poppy was facing the mirror. She was stunned by the result, her hair was dyed purple and blue but still remained in her usual ponytail, she had red blush, mascara, and blue eye shadow plastered on her face, and she was wearing a blue and pink dress and a rose tiara. She looked down at her nails which were painted a crimson red.

Viva: What do you think?

Poppy: AWESOME!!!!

Poppy twirled in her new dress still looking at how pretty she looked in the mirror. Viva gave her little sister a kiss and a hug.

Viva: Happy Birthday, Poppy, you deserve it.

Poppy: Thanks...

Viva: I have one more thing to show you.