Techno Trolls

Ronnie Saves the Trolls

By the time the song was over, every Troll in the pot was once again colorful and full of happiness.

Beat Drop and Trollex's parents were especially happy to see Trollex full of hope again.

Trollex and Laguna came together for a hug.

Then, Beat Drop joined in the hug.

Trollex said to her, "Thank you."

Laguna responded, "No...thank you."

"For what?"

"For showing me how to have...fun."

Trollex was thrilled, "Really? You finally had fun?"

Then, confused, "Now?"

Laguna responded, "I think so. You were right; there was a part of me that liked to have fun. I just needed someone to help bring it out."

Trollex smiled.

A child then came to Trollex.

"What's gonna happen now, Prince Trollex?"

Trollex answered, "I don't know...but, I know we're not giving up."

He then looked back at Laguna, who smiled at him.

But then...

*Clank*

Someone was about to open the pot.

Everyone came together.

Trollex hugged the child and Beat Drop hid behind him.

Laguna stayed by Trollex's side.

Everyone else prepared for what they thought would happen next.

"Oh, no."

"This is it, Princess Pearl. This is it."

The pot opened and a bright light hit their eyes first.

However, once they could see, they saw the one who opened the pot was...

Ronnie.

He was right outside the dining room.

"Trollex!"

Trollex was surprised, "Ronnie?"

Ronnie took Trollex in his hand.

"What are you doing?"

Ronnie answered, "I can't let them eat you...and I won't."

"But..."

Ronnie just flipped the pot to help them escape.

"Come on! You gotta go! Hurry! Go, go, go! Get out of here!"

Trollex said to him, "No, Ronnie! If you go in there without us, you know what they'll do!"

Ronnie responded, "I know."

"But, Ronnie!"

"It's ok!"

Ronnie went to Trollex, "It's ok, Trollex. You've shown me what it feels like to be happy. I never would've known if it wasn't for you...and I love you for that."

Trollex was touched, "I love you, too, Ronnie."

"Connie!"

Flesher was calling him...and he did not sound happy.

"What's the holdup?! Where are those Trolls?!"

Ronnie then said to Trollex, "Go on, now! You have to hurry!"

Trollex tried to stop him, "Come with us!"

"And make it easier for them to find you? No way! You have to go! Now!"

He was about to close the door when Trollex stopped it, "Ronnie!"

Ronnie looked at him...

...then gently pushed him back.

Trollex hugged his hand.

They both exchanged sad and grateful faces.

Ronnie finally said, "Goodbye, Trollex."

When he closed the door, Trollex knew he had no choice but to help his people get to safety.

***

Ronnie pushed the empty pot into the dining room.

Every Sharkanian was clearly anxious to taste happiness.

"TROLLS! TROLLS! TROLLS! TROLLS! TROLLS! TROLLS!"

However, Freya wasn't ready.

"Wait! Chef, shouldn't we wait for Sir Seasalt?"

Flesher said, "Oh, you are absolutely right. Now, everyone, there will be no Trolls until the queen's plus one has arrived."

No one was happy to hear that.

Flesher then said, "Unless...he doesn't come at all. But, that's crazy. Who wouldn't want to be with you?"

Ronnie looked at her from behind the pot.

Freya thought for a moment.

"Yeah...maybe...maybe we should start."

Everyone is the room was happy to hear that.

"TROLLS! TROLLS! TROLLS!"

***

Meanwhile, the Techno Trolls were making their escape through the old escape tunnel.

Trollex, Laguna, and Beat Drop were at the entrance making sure everyone got in.

"Let's go! Let's go! Everyone, hurry! Never swim alone!"

When the last Troll got in, Trollex looked back at the castle and heard the Sharkanians chanting.

Laguna saw him, "Trollex?"

Trollex recited their motto, "Never swim alone."

He looked at Laguna.

"Ronnie just ruined his life to save ours. It's not right! He shouldn't swim alone in all of this."

Laguna agreed with him on that, "So, what do we do?"

"Ronnie deserves to be happy as much as we do."

Trollex then looked back at the castle.

"They all do."