Trollhunters: Never Alone

One Crazy Day

        Draal and I were going to Troll market for our first date this afternoon. He hasn't told me anything about what we are going to do there. To say that I'm nervous... is putting it lightly. It's been three years since the last time I dated and the last relationship didn't turn out so well. I didn't want things to go south for Draal and I.

        The door to my room opened and Toby entered exclaiming, "Hey, Monica! So, what are you and Draal doing tonight for your date?"

        "I have no idea. Draal is surprising me." I replied.

        "Oh! A surprise first date! So, who else knows about you and Draal?" Toby questioned. My eyes widened in realization. We are going to Troll market... for our first date... and we haven't told anyone besides Toby. What will the other trolls think of Draal and I's relationship? Has there ever been a troll and a human relationship before? Then, Toby waved his hand in front of my face and exclaimed, "Hello? Earth to Monica? You haven't answered my question."

        "Sorry. You are the only who knows of Draal and I's relationship. I would appreciate it if you would keep it from Claire and Blinky. Draal and I would rather tell them ourselves." I answered. As for the trolls in Troll market, I guess they will find out soon enough.

        "Warhammer's honor." Toby promised.

        "Thank-you, Tobes." I said.

        "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go to the dentist because I get to have my braces off today!" Toby exclaimed. He left the room and I chuckled. I stood up and straightened my clothes. It was around 3:45 pm and I am supposed to meet Draal in Troll market around 5. I threw on an olive green sweater and light blue capris. I put on some light make up and threw on some black flats. I tied up my red hair into a loose bun and I was ready to go. I looked at the time and realized that I had about 30 minutes to get there.

        I made my way towards Troll market and found Draal waiting for me there with the Horngazel. He stared at me for a couple moments completely speechless. He coughed and said, "You look beautiful."

        I blushed and replied, "Thank-you. You look as handsome as ever. So, what do you have planned for tonight?"

        "Well, the first thing that I have planned for the two of us is that I am going to get a tattoo that will demonstrate my love for you! Then, we'll go get some food at the Troll Pub." Draal explained as he led me down the crystal staircase. I raised an eyebrow at what he just said. A tattoo? Really? I mean, there's nothing wrong with tattoos, but it seemed a bit extreme for a first date. He led me down to the tattoo place and once we got there, Draal proclaimed, "You can choose what tattoo I will get!"

        The troll in charge of the tattoos handed me a book with different designs. I looked through and saw a picture of a bow that was similar to the Thriskule. I pointed it out to the guy and he took the book from me. Draal sat on the chair and as the tattoo artist was gathering his supplies, I asked, "Are you really sure about this, Draal?"

        "Of course I am! I am not afraid to do this!" Draal declared. The tattoo artist came back and was about to begin and I could tell that Draal was trying hard to not to panic. Before the tattoo artist began, I shouted, "Wait! No! I'm sorry that we wasted your time, sir, but I cannot let Draal do this." I grabbed Draal's arm and pulled him away before he could protest.

        "Monica, what are you doing? I was just about to get a tattoo that would symbolize our new relationship." Draal protested.

        "You can do that a different way, Draal. Obviously, you were not too keen on getting that tattoo otherwise I would've let the tattoo artist continue. Let's just go to the Troll Pub." I said. As we were walking there, I kept pondering on why Draal would even try to get a tattoo. He also seemed off today as well. I couldn't quite put my finger on it.