Back on the stage, DJ told Trollex it was time for the dance competition, "Hey, how about we take a break from music playing and have some fun?"
"What?! But, I...Who's gonna keep the music playing?"
DJ said, "No worries. My niece is covering for us. Right, CJ?"
CJ gave them a thumbs up from her own wooferbug.
CJ then announced, "Ok, y'all. It's time for the dance competition! I want to see every booty on the dance floor!"
Trollex got freaked out, "Every booty?"
Moray was looking for Trollex, "Trollex? Trollex?"
Trollex knew he had to switch faster than before.
He said, "Ok! Let's get our groove on!"
He then took DJ's hand and spun her.
He then went to Moray and dipped her, "Trollex!"
Trollex then tossed her into the air.
He went back to DJ, but in the tux, "Did you change clothes?"
He yelled and spun her again.
He was able to get to Moray in time to catch her.
He then continued switching back and forth throughout the dance competition.
When it had ended, CJ announced, "The judges have made their decision. The winners are...King Trollex and DJ Suki..."
Everyone cheered as Trollex and Suki held hands.
"And...King Trollex and his date, Moray Mist?"
Everyone gasped as he also held Moray's hand.
Everyone stood blankly for a moment until Moray asked, "Um, Trollex, what's going on?"
Trollex went, "Well...uh...you see...the thing is...I...um..."
Trollex then let out a sigh and said, "Ok, I owe you both the truth. Moray Mist, you are a truly amazing girl. I wanted to get to know you more and I saw this Ball as the opportunity to do so. But, as I got caught up in the moment when I asked you, I had forgotten for that moment I had already promised DJ to make music with her. I just couldn't say no to either of you."
DJ made a sad face for a second...
But then said, "Whoo! I was wondering how long it would take for you to confess."
Trollex was surprised, "Wait! You knew?"
DJ said, "Yeah, you didn't think I wouldn't suspect something with the disappearing from time to time, did ya?"
Trollex meekly answered, "I figured it was worth the risk?"
DJ continued, "And then, Beat Drop told me what was going on. I then decided to let it continue to see how long you could keep it up."
Trollex turned to TBDB, who gave him a sheepish smile.
Trollex rolled his eyes and then turned back to Moray.
Moray was actually smiling, which made Trollex confused, "Wait, you're not mad either?"
Moray said, "Well, on one hand, you did lie. But, on the other hand, it was a really well-meant lie. You did all of this to keep us both happy. You practically gave up having fun yourself so me and her could have fun. You are a lot more self-sacrificing than I thought you were."
They both then shared another romantic moment.
DJ then said, "I think I'm going to join my niece for some more tunes. You two enjoy your night!"
Moray and Trollex smiled as DJ and CJ started the party once again.
Poppy and the others were still talking.
Barb said, "You know, I know this may sound weird, but I think I should be fancy more often."
Poppy giggled and said, "Oh, really?"
Barb said, "Yeah, it's really not so bad. It really brings out a side of me I didn't know I had."
Trollzart said, "I believe it's called your feminine side."
Everyone then laughed as they continued to enjoy the night.
***
Moray went back to the underwater volcano field.
She removed her disguise and sat on her throne.
One of the guards said, "We're ready whenever you say, Your Majesty."
She replied, "Good. We attack in three days. But...there's been a change in plans. There's one Troll I want safe from harm. I have special plans for him."
