True Colours

Chapter 14 - Getting Creek Back

Bridget happily rolled into her room, even doing a joyful little twirl before jumping to lay on her bed, the Trolls flopping down above her.

"I think the king really likes us." Cooper giddily announced.

"I know, right?" Biggie squealed.

"That was the greatest day of my life!" Bridget admitted as she turned to face her tiny friends. "Thanks, Popper. Thanks to all of you! Even you, I guess."

Branch frowned at her words, specifically aimed at him.

"I just never thought something like that could happen to me. And it just did! I'm so excited I could just scream."

She shook her hands excitedly and decided to just go for it. She let out a soft, barely audible scream, before placing her hands over her mouth.

"I could scream too! Creek is alive!"

Popper cheered and had all his friends cheering and screaming along with him. But the happy mood was somewhat halted as a loud, almost painful yell sounded over all of them and they turned to see Branch was the source, with his sister gazing at him with wide, petrified eyes.

"Branch, what's wrong?" Popper asked.

"Nothing. I thought we were celebrating."

"That's your happy shout?" Cooper questioned.

"It's been a while."

"That was great, bro!" (Y/N) encouraged, making him smile at her praise.

Popper joined in as he stated, "And you're gonna have plenty of practice, because we're gonna save Creek and life will be all cupcakes and rainbows again."

"Up top!" Branch held up his hand, surprising everyone with his willingness to give Popper a high five. And the prince went for it, even more surprised when Branch pulled his hand away at the last second. "Too slow."

Popper smiled at the grey Troll, who genuinely smiled back. But his attention was shifted when he saw (Y/N) come over, gazing at her brother as if she was looking at a whole new person.

"Branch! You just did a 'too slow' on the prince!" She grabbed his shoulders, excitedly shaking him. "That was amazing!"

"You were amazing too." Popper added. "Saying all those sweet things so that Bridget could get closer to the king. I must admit, you have a wonderful way with words."

(Y/N)'s cheeks instantly turned bright red at his words, using her (H/C) hair to try and hide away as she mumbled, "It was nothing."

"I think it was beautiful."

They gazed at one another and only stopped when Popper saw her cheeks heat up even more. He chuckled at her expression before turning back to face the cheerful group.

"Okay, everybody. Let's go save Creek."

They all cheered in agreement, hopping off the bed and racing towards the door. However, Bridget suddenly rushed over and blocked their path.

"No! No! You can't leave. Lady Glittersparkles is gonna be the king's plus one at dinner."

"The dinner where they're serving Troll?" (Y/N) questioned.

And her brother stated, "Yeah, I think we're gonna have to skip that one."

"No! No, you have to help me be Lady Glittersparkles. I need you."

"You don't wanna pretend to be someone you're not forever." (Y/N) explained, trying to be as gentle as possible.

"Then how about just for tomorrow?"