Momento Mori

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“Sorry Bitty I can’t take care of you”

“Sorry Branch, but I have a job”

“B I wish i can take care you but I have kids”

“Branch I wish I can but I'm barely getting by myself”

Branch was just aware his train stopped as he got off

11:53

Branch sighed as he put on his headphones and kept walking

“Stupid brothers” Branch mumbled as the clock hit 12 as everything turned green everyone was turned to coffins, but he didn’t care as he kept walking looking for the dorm he was staying in for high school

Popville Dorm he found it as he entered and no one there until “You're late” a child like voice said as Branch turned around and saw a Trolling with blue hair

“Sign here” Branch turned again as the kid was now at the desk holding a contract “Don't worry all it says that you will take full responsibility for your actions”

Branch Timberwood

“Thank you” The kid said as he held the contract “Death awaits us all, it's a fate we can’t escape” The kid said as a black fog surrounded him as he disappeared

Branch was questioning what happened until the lights turned on “Who's there?” Branch turned and saw a Purple hair Troll with goggles that kind of looked like John’s “How are you here at this hour?” The Troll went for what seemed like a gun “Don't tell me…” until.

“Trickee wait!” A Rainbow hair Glitter troll said as the lights went on even Branch headphones turned back on, and he wasn’t aware they were off.

“I didn't think you'd arrive so late” The rainbow hair Troll said, “My name is Boom Toronto. I'm one of the students who live in this dorm”.

Trickee went to Boom ear, “Who's he?” Trickee asked, “He's a transfer student. It was a last-minute decision to assign him here” Boom said, “He will eventually be moved to the boy's dorm” Boom said.

“Is it okay for him to be here?” Trickee asked “I guess we'll see” as Boom looked at Branch “This is Trickee Heightz he's a third year this spring so he's our upperclassmen”.

“…Call me Heightz” Trickee said, “Is this not the boy's dorm?” Branch asked “No it's but…well, there are only guys here…” Trickee said as he sighed, “How should I explain it?”

“There are boys’ and girls’ dorms, but this one's co-ed. It's a bit of an exception, you might say” Boom said “I'll explain it to you later when I get the chance” as he sighed “It's getting late. You'll find your room at the end of the hall on the second floor” Boom explain.

“Your things should already be there. Why not you get some rest” Boom said “Oh, I'll show you the way. Follow me” Trickee said as Branch followed him to his room, “Here's your room pretty easy to remember, huh? Since it's all the way at the end… um, do you have any questions?” Trickee asked.

Branch thought about the boy and contract but decided to stay shut “No” as Trickee hummed “Uh…may I ask you something? On your way here from the station, was everything okay?”

“Yeah” Branch responded

“Huh…” Trickee sighed out in deep thought “Well I better get going” Trickee said as walked for a bit “Um… I'm sure you still have questions but save them for tomorrow when we have time to show you dorm regulations” Trickee said “Good night” Trickee went to his room as Branch also went into his room.

“Dorm life huh” Branch said as he saw his form that came pre-furbished and everything as he put his stuff away in the closet he went to sleep

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A new day came as Branch got ready a knock was heard “It's Heightz. Are you awake?” Trickee said “Good Morning” Branch said trying to be respectful to his elder as he opened the door “Good morning did you sleep okay?” Trickee asked “I've been asked to show you the way to school, sooo you good to go?”

“I can find it myself” Branch said

“Come one don't be like that, let's go” Trickee said as they both went to the monorail

“We go to school by monorail, isn't it great? It's all Trolls made and our school is smack in the middle, and it's our last stop” Trickee said as the bell was heard “That's our stop” Trickee said as he went out “Welcome to TrollsTopian High School, hope you like it!”

As they both went inside, Trickee went to Branch “You'll be okay on your own right? I suggest you go to your home room teacher first the office is that way” Trickee pointed “Any questions?” Trickee asked.

“Not really”

“Hey… about last night don't tell anyone what you saw alright” Trickee said as he walked off “See you!” As Trickee went to the third floor.

Branch immediately went to the faculty office as a teacher went to him “Oh are you the new student?” the teacher said “Branch Timberwood… You're a second year wow lived near Troll Tree what a nice place let's see your grandma…” the teacher immediately stopped as she read further “I'm sorry I've been so busy I didn't have an opportunity to read this earlier I'm Ms. Crimp I teach composition welcome to our school”.

“…Thanks”.

“Have you seen the classroom assignments you're in 1-F, but first we need to go to the assembly hall the welcoming ceremony will be starting soon here I'll show you the way”

As Branch follower the teacher to the assembly hall as he turned out the Principal as everyone around him were all boys talking about girls

“'Ello mate how's it going” a greenish blue hair guy called him “What don't look at me like that!”

“…and you are?”

“Me? Call me Creek. Creek River” Creek said “You look like you could join a club, how about joining the gardening Club? You can take some veggies with you!” Creek said.

A girl went behind Branch with a smile “Hey it's Poppy! Didn't think we be in the same class again” Creek said, “Same here if only Guy, Smidge, Fuzzbert and…” Branch tuned them out “Oh sorry Poppy I'm here with…”

“Branch Timberwood just call me Timberwood” Branch said

“Timberwood here since he's a transfer I decided to show him around the school!” Creek said, “Aww Creek such a nice guy well I'll leave it to you!”

Creek did show him around as they walked out together “Oh it's the Track team not my cup of tea but maybe you can join, but now they aren't accepting members” Creek said as he went the other direction “Well I have to go home see ya mate!” As Branch sighed and went back into the dorm.