Branch held his arms, shivering. It was almost morning too. He'd sigh, thinking why Pana let him go out so early. He couldn't stop thinking why he also needs a disguise, he needed a better reason. But, if Pana wants him too, he'll do it.
Branch followed the creek, hoping it will lead him back to the Troll Tree, to his bunker, to Pop- He'd thought of something, his death for no reason. Memories came back to him.. Oh god.
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" Just a little higher! " Aspen yelled down at Branch, who was carrying him on his shoulders. " I am right here, you don't have to yell.. " He'd say with annoyance. Aspen then finally reached the last berry from the tree branch, then Aspen hopped off and walked down the cliff, step by step. As they were walking down, Branch stepped on something orange.. He'd yelp, as the orange felt-like tail slithered away in a tree, then a large snake head popped out, hissing with it's tongue through his sharp fangs, eyes larger then a troll's head, then moved towards the two males. Branch gulped, now running down faster along with Aspen as the felt snake moved it's way towards the troll. Aspen clasped his hands together, praying for mercy. As they were close to the ground, Branch stumbled forwards, then lifted up in the air by a tail, wrapping around his waist. Aspen yelped, running away to get help. Branch, on the otherhand kept on wacking his hair towards the felt snake's eyes. Then, the snake slowly wrapped it's tail around the blue troll's neck. Tighter.. And tighter, unable to speak, Branch fell unconsious. Aspen returned, with guard trolls, attacking the snakes with glitter, arrows, hair. The snake slithered off, giving up.
Branch sighed, not able to remeber anything after he was unconsious. He needed a place to rest, he felt faint.
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" Poppy, please! This isn't healthy- " Satin begged, Chenille continuing. " You can't tell yourself lies! " They'd place a hand on each of her shoulders. Poppy looked down, slowly dropping her hands with a lighter in it.
" I know Branch isn't alive, Satin and Chenille. But, I'm going to find out if THAT is a lie.. "The twins looked down in guilt. " I know this may sound weird but, I feel him. I can't tell what this vibe is telling me, but for now, " She'd turn to her friends, who glared at her. " my best option is me fnding him. " She'd drop the lighter in her bag. Along with her flashlight, food, scrapbook, water and clothes.
" Don't go Poppy, it's not safe! " Suki exclaimed. Poppy sighed, running off. Her friends kept on telling her to stop. She reached the door, then opened her mouth, understanding the feeling. " I felt this.. Spark in my neck, knowing that Branch is alive.. " She'd smile softly, then frowned. " Or Branch is still dead and I'm a crazy person not fit to be a queen and have to move and live underground, ignoring everybody and drinking my sw-. " She was interrupted by her friends, " We get it, Poppy. " They said, all at once. Mr. Dinkles mewed. " If I'm gone for more then 42 hours, come and get me. " She'd smile, before walking out of her pod, with her pouch.
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Poppy was now out of the gates, it was near morning. She was tired, eyes droopy, hair not even brushed. She'd sigh, thinking about if going was a good idea. She is pretty much finding a "dead" troll from a tree branch tapping her WINDOW.
She'd shook her head and listened to the crickets chirp, the wind howling, the wind blowing through her hair, the footsteps from behind a bus-
Poppy yelped, pulling out a pocket knife from her hair that she bring towards the bush, she got closer as the steps got louder. She'd gulp, then yelling with her knife, ready to charge until..
" G-Get off me! " She'd push the blue troll off of her, the troll coughed madly, as he looked wide-eyed directly towards the queen. He didn't speak, he slowly got up, stumbling with a cut on his arm. Poppy walked towards the troll, looking at him, " W-Who are you? "
Branch was a bit shocked she didn't know it was him, but he played along. " Key..? " He ran out of ideas, changing his voice to be deeper. Poppy looked at him, " You mean the blacksmith? " Branch gulped, looking at the creek, then coughing again. She got startled, then carried him, he was really heavy.
It wasn't long before they got back to the village, it was already morning and everybody was worried about their beloved queen. She rushed to her pod, knowing the mysterious troll doesn't need Dr. Plum, and rather just a comfortable bed, with comfortable pillows and amazing friends..
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" Do you think he's dead? " " Nah, he's breathing! " He'd slowly open his eyes, blinking to see the Snack Pack surrounding him in the bed. He'd scream, backing up to the wall. Guy Diamond snapped his fingers right at 'Key's' face. He kicked GD's arm slightly.
" See, I told you he isn't deaf. " GD said to Satin. Poppy made a path towards Branch, also trespassing his personal space. " Hey, uh.. Key! Hi, Key. This is Biggie, Smidge, Fuzzbert, Satin and Chenille, Guy Diamond, DJ Suki and Cooper! " They all waved.
Key just slowly moved his way out of the being surrounded thing and backed up. " He's weak, Pops.. " Smidge said, with her raspy voice. Poppy shook her head, " It's probably been a while since he even saw a troll! " She'd walk closer to Key, smiling at him, which made Key blush.
" You find Branch though? " Cooper peeked out, Poppy sighed sadly, then said " No, I gave up after I found Key in the woods. " Cooper nodded, understanding.
" Oh, by the way Key, were having a party tonight to celebrate Fuzzbert's birthday.. " Fuzzbert squeaked, she'd giggle. Key stared at her eyes, " I d-don't know. " He'd shrug, Poppy frowned, walked near her friends. " You can go now, nice meeting you! " Her frown turned to a smile, her friends waved him off as Key walked out to his bunker.
He sighed, at the abandoned bunker, he sighed. Then smiling at the 'Go Away!' mat, " Home Sweet Home. " ...
(A/N)
oml over 1,000 words. welp I don't have much to say so enjoy trolls the beat goes on and have a super duper cupcake wooper day!
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+ Death of a Branch ( Trolls Fanfiction) + COMPLETED
Mystery / ThrillerIt's been 8 months since the peace between the Bergens and the Trolls began. Everyone was happy, including Branch ( Kinda. ) Until, his death.
