Trolls 2: Forgiveness and Parent's Love

Chapter 4 - Creek?

Ever since Jasper became a "Mama's boy", both Poppy and Branch could hardly get any sleep. He'd constantly cry all night and when Branch went to go calm him down, all he'd do was demand for his mother. Branch wasn't sensitive so this didn't bother him. It's all part of being a parent. For 6 months straight, Branch would always wake up to Poppy with bags under her eyes from not being able to have a good night's sleep. "Still enjoying being the favourite parent?" Branch teased. "Branch stop it. I'm not his favourite. He just likes me more." Poppy stupidly replied. Branch facepalmed. "That's literally the definition on favourite." Branch sighed. "Oh..." Poppy replied. "Why don't we go for a walk? It's nice and cool outside. Hopefully he'll be calm when we get back and in the morning, I'll wake up early and you sleep in tomorrow. You need some good rest anyway." Branch advised. "Ye-Yeah I guess." Poppy agreed. The couple got out of bed and put their crying son in a stroller, and went for a walk. Walking late at night always relaxed Poppy. No noise, no stress, just serenity and and herself. Only this time with her son and husband. Eventually, she couldn't take it anymore. But, being Poppy, she was able to keep her cool. After walking for a few minutes, she picked up Jasper and patted him on the back. "Calm down Jasp. Mama's here. Please stay calm." Poppy comforted. Jasper's cries quietened from the comfort of his mother as usual. Just then, they heard rustling in a bush nearby. "What was that?" Poppy asked in fear. "Wait here. I'll go check." Branch said bravely. He walked slowly towards the bush that kept rustling. He peeked through the bush, only to find a purple trolls who seemed very disoriented. It was a trolls he did not want to ever meet again. It was Creek. "Creek?" Branch asked in shock. Creek rubbed his eyes. "Branch? Is that really you?" Creek asked in a sore voice. "How are you still alive?" Branch asked again in shock. Just then, Poppy came to see what was happening. "Creek?" She asked in a surprised voice.. "Poppy?" Creek asked. "What are you doing here traitor?" Poppy asked in an angry. "Yes. Traitor. I deserved that. But... I can't stand the shame. I can't get what I did out of my head. I haunts me to this very day that all of you could have been eaten... Eaten because of me. I'd do anything to make it up to you. I just can't deal with the shame anymore. I wish I could make things right between all of the trolls. Especially you Poppy. I broke your heart. I didn't deserve you. And to you too Branch. I must have made you so angry. I just want to make it up to you guys." Creek explained depressingly. "Poppy, I need to talk to you in private about this." Branch said. She agreed. They went out of the bush and spoke. "Are you seriously considering forgiving him?" Branch asked. "Branch, nobody is perfect. everyone deserves a second chance in life. Even Creek. He made a mistake, he was scared. We've all been scared of getting eaten by a bergen at some point in our lives. So come on, give him a second chance. I understand if you don't forgive him but I do. And I'm willing to trust him again." Poppy explained. "You still secretly like him don't you." Branch teased. Poppy went up and slapped Branch on the face. Leaving a mark. "How dare you! You think I'd leave you for him?" Poppy yelled angrily. "Ow. Sorry, jeez. Fine, I'll give him a chance. I don't forgive him but i'll keep an eye on him. If he's innocent, I'll forgive him." Branch replied. "(Inhale) Fine, that's fair." Poppy said before the 2 went back to speak with Creek. "Ok Creek, I've decided that I'm going to forgive you and give you a second chance. BUT, if I find anything suspicious, I'm going to feed you to the bergens." Poppy said. "WHAT?!" Creek asked in horror. Poppy started crying of laughter. "I'm just messing with you. I'm not a dictator. But seriously. If I see you try or do anything suspicious, There'll be hell to pay." Poppy explained. "And trust me, you don't want to see her when she's angry." Branch added. "YES! Thank you! I won't let you down. And Branch? Are you and I cool also?" Creek asked. "Well I'm gonna give you another chance. But once I find you completely trustworthy, I'll fully forgive you." Branch replied. "Right... I understand. That's completely fair." Creek agreed. "Now come on, let's go home." Poppy said. As they were walking, Creek noticed Jasper. "Aw, and who might this little critter be?" He asked. "Oh this is Jasper. Our son." Poppy explained. "Oh congratulations you 2! I didn't realise." Creek replied. Branch was in shock. He thought Creek might be angry or upset that he and Poppy were together. Not happy for them. But, Nonetheless, he stuck to his word and would keep a sharp eye on Creek.