In the Pop Village library, the leaders were going through a book on gems.
Poppy said, "The Dance Party Diamond, the Topiary Topaz, the Jumping Jade...Ah, here it is. The rare Switcher-Ruby."
Delta continued reading, "If two Trolls touch it at the same time, it causes them to trade places and..."
'Trollex' said in an angry tone, "Yeah, we got that. How do we switch back?"
'Barb' said, "Stop making faces like that. You're giving me scowl lines."
Trollzart then said, "Look! It says the gem only takes a day to recharge! Then, you just have to touch it again to switch back!"
'Barb' said, "Great! We're not stuck like this forever!"
Everyone cheered.
'Trollex' then said, "Well, I'll just come back to you at the end of the day so we can switch back. I'll just be out playing my guitar."
However, 'Barb' stopped 'him', "Wait. If anyone sees you being you in my body, they'll know something's wrong."
'Trollex' asked, "Yeah, so?"
'Barb' explained, "You know how Poppy's people launch a 'Poppy 911' if they think something's wrong with her?"
"Yeah?"
"Well, my people do the same thing with me. They call it a 'Trollex 999'."
***
Trollex was swimming in the reef.
He then sneezed.
"Uh-oh."
TBDB popped out, "It's a Trollex 999!"
He then pressed an emergency button.
Every Troll in the reef frantically tried to help.
"Don't worry, Trollex!"
"We'll nurse you back to health!"
"WE NEED HOT SOUP! BY ALL THAT'S TROLL-Y, DOES ANYONE HAVE HOT SOUP?!"
Pretty soon, Trollex was on a stretcher with a head towel, a thermometer, and spoons of hot soup in his face.
***
'Barb' continued, "They put me on bed rest for over two weeks. The whole kingdom shut down. So, Barb has to pretend to be me."
Just then, Bliss came into the library, "Trollex, there you are. Queen DJ is almost done with the morning duties. It's time to head back."
'Barb' and 'Trollex' looked at each other, then 'Trollex' said, "Oh, ok. Sure. I'm coming."
Bliss got suspicious, "What's wrong with your voice?"
'Barb' answered, "Trollex's voice is just relaxed from some...nice tea we had."
Bliss said, "That makes sense. But, what's wrong with your voice, Barb?"
'Trollex' answered, "Her voice is just tired from all that...hard rock singing."
Bliss replied, "Oh, ok."
'He' then tried to float, but still had trouble.
Bliss asked, "Are you ok?"
'Barb' whispered to 'him', "Try to think 'float' and flap both fins at the same time."
'Trollex' did just that and was able to get the hang of it.
'Trollex' then left with Bliss.
Poppy said, "We'd better go keep a close eye on them in case something happens."
The others agreed and followed them...while helping 'Barb' get the hang of using 'her' legs.
***
In Techno Reef, 'Trollex' asked, "What are we doing again?"
TBDB answered, "Don't you remember? We're sampling new sounds to see if they can be used for a song."
'Trollex' groaned and said, "Ok, let's do it."
Every time a new sound was played, 'Trollex' said, "That's cool. Maybe. I guess."
Then, about halfway through the new sounds, 'Trollex' said, "Ok, ok. Actually, Beat Drop, may I?"
'He' then pressed every other button rapidly until 'he' said, "Ok, all sound good! Thanks, buddy! Bye!"
As 'he' left, TBDB said, "Wait, what? Trollex!"
The others popped out from behind the bushes.
'Barb' said, "Barb, what are you doing? I love sampling new sounds. If you don't savor it, the reef will find out what's going on and launch a full-on Trollex 999."
'Trollex' replied, "Oh, please. Stop making this harder than it needs to be."
Poppy said, "Barb, just go back to the set and-"
Just then, Riff appeared, "Queen Barb! There you are! I need your help! We've got another situation in Volcano Rock City! Let's go!"
'Barb' said, "Ohhh. Right now?"
Riff answered, "Yeah. Why? Is something wrong?"
'Barb' looked back at the others, who gestured 'her' to go along with it.
'Barb' then said, "Nope. Nothing's wrong. Let's go."
'Barb' then followed Riff out of the water and to Volcano Rock City.
DJ then went to 'Trollex', "Trollex, don't forget. We have to cheer up the clinic patients today."
She then led 'Trollex' away.
Prince D then said to the others, "Something tells me they're gonna find out how hard it is being the other."
The others nodded in agreement.
