What Am I?

chapter 4: What Am I?

Branch continued to sob with happiness. "I MISSED YOU!!!!"

The reunited family remained like that for about ten minutes. None of the Trolls or Bergens minded. None of the Trolls or Bergens left. They all enjoyed watching the beautiful moment. Poppy was so happy for Branch. She knew that he would be EVEN MORE happy than he already is ever since he first sang to her. Branch didn't really quite reach to her level of happiness, but who knows. Maybe he'll break her record now that he is with his long lost family.

Branch felt like it has been an eternity hugging them, but obviously he didn't care. His family finally released, but his father's hands were still on his shoulders.

"I'm so thankful to the Lord that we have returned and we have our little boy back." His father gave him another hug.

Branch gave them a quick smile before turning to King Peppy. "How?" Before he could answer, Branch gave him a hug. "Thank you. But seriously, how?"

"I'll explain later. Right now we have a party to attend to."

Poppy couldn't hold it any longer. Not even scrapbooking helped contain her excitement. She screamed with joy and jumped on Branch, causing both of them to fall. "AHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!! Branch, this is so amazing. I bet you're really happy. Maybe even more happy than me!"

Branch laughed. "You have no idea. This is the best gift anyone could ever give me."

Poppy sat next to her love and wiped away his tears. "All thanks to you know Who. I can't wait to see what's in store for you and your family."

The party lasted almost up to dawn. Everyone was exhausted except for Poppy (of course), Branch, and his family. Poppy left the family to catch up for some lost time. She went to hang out with the Snack Pack.

Branch and his family sat on the Troll Tree, looking at the view of Bergen town. Branch laid his head down on his father's shoulder. "I wish you could've seen the Bergens and Trolls unite," Branch said. "It was the best thing that ever happened."

"We never got to enjoy this view," Branch's dad said. "It definitely is a beauty, isn't it?" He put his arm around his son's shoulder.

Branch's mom had on a worried face. His dad noticed. "Everything alright, Flower?"

Flower leaned her mouth to his ear and whispered so low that Branch couldn't hear. "We're all together now and I believe he's old enough to know. We should tell him, Tree."

Branch didn't hear what they said, but he heard a whisper. "Everything okay?"

Tree breathed in, ready to tell Branch about something big. He just hoped his son would react calmly. "Branch, my boy, there is something we must tell you. It's about who and what you are."

Am I something else? Branch thought. His hands shook, but he didn't show it. He was afraid of what they might say. "WHAT AM I?"