Broppy One-Shots

Poppy's Secret

It was a beautiful day in Troll Village. The sun was shining. The weather was fantastamazing! And it was a calm, peaceful kind of day, with not a single cloud in the sky.

For now.......

In Branch's bunker, Poppy and Branch were getting ready to go to the beach for a summer hangout at Vacay Island with a Brozone concert in the evening. The whole village is invited. Even the other troll tribes. 

"Poppy did you get the" Branch started to ask.

"Yeah," Poppy said, cutting him off while holding a bottle of sunscreen.

"What about-"

"Got the towels."

"And the-"

"And water bottles. Branch, relax. I packed everything we need in this bag for us, your brothers, and Viva. Good thing everything was already stocked in your bunker."

"Well, it's a good thing I'm crazy prepared, right?" Branch had a smirk growing on his face. He put his arm around Poppy. 

"You got that right, Branchie." The two shared a small kiss on the lips.

"Sorry about that, by the way. I just don't want anyone to get sunburnt or be dehydrated." Branch explained.

"No problem, Branch. I don't want that either. When is JD getting here? I'm so excited for this party! Barb gets to meet Viva for the first time. The other tribes get to see BroZone perform live. And we're all just chilling and relaxing at Vacay Island. It will be my first actual break from being queen and going on life-changing adventures in a long time."

"JD should be here in 15 minutes. And Poppy? I'm glad that today going to be laid back and trouble-free for you. You deserve it." Branch held Poppy's hands.

"Thanks, Branch. Let's go wait outside for your brothers."

The queen and her boyfriend then went out of the bunker, only to discover that the once beautiful, shining sun in the clear sky was no longer there, fore it was replaced by almost pitch-black storm clouds.

"Oh no. What happened? I checked the weather earlier. It said clear skies." Poppy was very disappointed.

"I guess the weather changed. I"'m sorry Pops, but we gotta reschedule for another day.

"Come on Branch, it's just some dark clouds. It's not like there's any thunder." Poppy tried to convince him, putting down her beach bag.

Then, thunder boomed and echoed all around the two trolls. The wind also picked up a little. Even some of the older, unused Pods started to swing from the wind.

Poppy freaked out and she jumped into Branch's arms. Branch was holding her bridal style.

"No thunder, huh?" He teased.

Poppy gave him a terrified/ "Are you serious" look. She was scared.

"Sorry, bad timing."

Then Debbie, Barb's pet bat came flying towards Broppy. She dropped off a roll of paper and flew off.

"What's this?" Branch carefully put Poppy down and grabbed it.

DEAR POPPY, BECAUSE OF THE STORM COMING, US LEADERS DECIDED NOT TO GO TO VACAY ISLAND. TRAVELING IN THIS WEATHER IS TOO RISKY. CAN WE RESCHEDULE FOR A ANOTHER DAY IN A FEW WEEKS? THANKS.

- Barb, Queen of Rock

Branch read the message to his girlfriend. She looked down hearing that they have to cancel the party, but all that went away and was replaced with fear when thunder boomed again.

Poppy then decided to tell the other trolls about the news. So her and Branch went to the center of town, where everyone could hear her.

"Trolls! For everyone's safety and well being, I'm canceling the beach party. Please stay indoors during the storm and be safe."

After this announcement, the trolls all ran to their pods and the whole town was empty of outside noise in 2 minutes tops.

"This the quietest I've ever heard the trolls be. Like ever because you guys were LOUD during my grey years." Branch, wowed by the silence.

"I know right. We were loud."

The two trolls laugh, and then started to walk back to Branch's bunker. Poppy was quiet the rest of the way there. She was disappointed that now she has to wait another few week until she can have her break. She really needed it. LIKE A LOT. They made it back to the bunker in perfect timing because a few moments later, it started raining heavily and thunder echoed outside. Branch watched from the kitchen, Poppy lost in her thoughts and looked upset about not being able to go hang out with everybody. But she also looked frustrated about something else. Branch decided to ask her about it.

"Poppy?"

"Poppy?" Branch called her.

"What?" Poppy jumped as she was pulled out of her thoughts. Branch went to go sit with her on the couch. "Oh hey, Branch" 

"Hi."

I'm sorry about today."

"Don't be sorry, Branch. It isn't your fault." Poppy went quiet again, not giving Branch, any eye contact.

"Poppy...you know you can tell me anything, right." Branch held her hands and spoke in a calm voice. She gave him a soft smile. Branch always knew how to make her feel better. Poppy then took a deep breath.

"I just really needed today. The past... at least 3 months has been crazy and sometimes stressful. We have Barb trying to take our strings, our argument in the vibe city bubble, the secret holiday gift swap, going to save Floyd. There's been so much going on and with me being trying to be a good queen and our adventures, I feel like there's not any time for me to relax or to just breathe because my schedule is always full. And if I'm free, then I'm hanging out with you or Viva or your brothers." 

"I never knew you felt that way. I should've noticed before."

" Again, it's not your fault. There's also something else I should tell you."

"Ok. I'm listening." Poppy then gave Branch a warm smile before continuing.

"The other day, I had a panic attack about this. It was last week before we went on our picnic. I was trying to plan a couple of birthday parties for my friends and helping Viva with something. I also was managing how to get everyone to Vacay Island for today. Eventually I collapsed and broke down into tears. Viva just happen to be walking by my pod and saw me. She helped calmed me down. I told Viva not to say anything to anyone because I would when I'm ready."

"I feel like a terrible boyfriend for not seeing this. " Branch felt guilty.

"Hey, weren't dating yet when I started to feel this way. Plus I didn't let it show so nobody call a Poppy 911 on me." 

"That's true." Branch added.

The couple laughed a little.

"I have an idea for you. What if we could get your dad to let you have a day off every Sunday? So you could recharge for the week ahead." Brach suggested.

"I would love that!" Poppy gave her man a warm, loving hug.

"I'm really grateful for you Branch. I don't know what I would do without you. I love you."

Branch returned the hug and said, "I love you too."

The thunder went off again outside and rain kept pouring down. Poppy helded Branch tighter.  He smiled and gave her a kiss on the forehead. Then, put on a movie and relax with his girlfriend.

WOW! I THINK THIS IS MY LONGEST ONESHOT I'VE WROTE SO FAR. I'M THINKING OF WRITING A PART 2 OF THIS, JUST TO SHOW WHAT POPPY AND BRANCH DID DURING THE STORM. HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!