Trollhunters: but me and my friends AU

The Battle of Two Bridges

cloudy sky covering the land as cars drove by, the man on the radio speaking to his listeners.

Radio Man: Maybe you should stay in bed, Arcadia.

On the street, people shielded themselves from the rain with umbrellas.

Radio Man: Looks like this storm may stick with us for a while. If you're looking to stay dry, the local high school is performing Romeo and Juliet tonight.

In the hospital, I sit up in my hospital bed, Frances and Madison leaning inward, trying to listen to the voicemail that had been sent. It was Blinky.

Blinky: Master Bella, You must listen to me very carefully. They've captured me and want you to come to the Bridge... alone.

His voice suddenly was raised and his warning was simple.

Blinky: Don't come! It's a trap!

Me Madison and Frances had listened as a fight broke out on the other side of the line.

Strickler: Give me that!

Someone argued before the voice was clear. This time, Strickler spoke to them.

Strickler: It appears things have grown awkward, Ms. Lake. Meet me in the alley beside the theater if you ever want to see your friend again.

Blinky screamed.

Blinky: Don't open the Bridge! Under no circumstan-

The line cut off.

Bella: I've listened to it a hundred times now, and I still don't know what to do.

Frances: You don't have to do this alone. You've got Madison, Aaarrrgghh, Draal, me.

Bella: They said I had to be alone.

Frances's and Madison's face had dropped in a bit of shock.

Bella: If I'm not, what do you think they'll do to Blinky?

Frances quickly put in her input.

Frances: Blinky made it clear. Under no circumstances.

Bella: Enough friends have gotten hurt because of me. No more.

Madison: Well, it's your call. You're the Trollhunter.

Madison pulled the real amulet out of her pocket, handing it to me.

Madison: Here. I picked it up in the woods after they dragged you away.

The amulet pulsed in my hand.

Frances: I thought since we found it together, we'd always be in this together.

We looked at each other in silence until Barbara walked in.

Barbara : Hello, Madison and Frances.

I quickly hid the amulet behind my back.

Frances: Hey, Dr. Lake. I was just leaving. She's all yours.

They gestured to me as Madison and Frances hopped out.

Madison: Can you believe it? Coyotes!

Frances: yeah.

Barbara gently slid the curtain shut, cutting them off.

Barbara: You have good friends.

She started, sitting down near my bed.

Barbara: One even stayed by your side all night.

Bella [chuckles]: Yeah, there's really no one like Madison and Frances.