Trolls: New Adventures
Chapter 3 - Work Day, Part 2
Author's Note: "Trolls" is owned by DreamWorks Animation. I just own the story.
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"Thanks so much for helping out, Branch," said Biggie, who was painting the front-side of his new house.
With a few nails in his mouth, Branch nodded his head as he started to finish the work on his friend's roof.
So far, the young troll had helped as many of his fellow Trolls as he possibly could, and he was hoping for Biggie to be the last.
"And, um, not to sound like a mean friend," added Biggie. "But I am actually surprised that you're even out here."
Taking the nails out of his mouth, Branch asked, "What are you talking about? We're friends, aren't we?"
"Oh, yes, of course," replied Biggie. "It's just that, um... well, sometimes, we're still used to you being the way you were before, er, all of this happened."
Understanding now what he meant, Branch said, "Oh... right... I wasn't really good to everyone, was I?"
"Well, not exactly all the time," chuckled Biggie. "But the past is the past, and we've all moved on."
Branch chuckled, and said, "You can say that again..."
"Huh?"
"Well, ever since the day we came back to the Troll Tree," explained Branch. "Poppy's been helping me make amends with those that I've not exactly been nice to in the past."
"Sweet!" Mr. Dinkles said, giving Branch a smile.
Biggie nodded his head in agreement. "That must have felt really good, then, making all new friends!"
"Well, it was a little awkward in the beginning..." admitted Branch.
"Oh? How so?"
(Flashback)
"Seriously, Poppy, all of them?" exclaimed Branch, in a hushed tone.
"What? You said you wanted to apologize," replied Poppy, not understanding what she was doing wrong.
"Yes, but I was going to do it one-by-one, or over the week, not all together in a single day!"
A few away from the two of them were three groups of Trolls that had all thrown a special event in the past (a birthday party, wedding party, and a funeral gathering).
However, they had been ruined by Branch, who'd crashed them all by yelling about the Bergens coming.
"Oh, come on, this way it'll be like ripping off a band aid," replied Poppy. "Just get it all over with."
"That doesn't even... aaaagghhh, fine," grumbled Branch, as he walked over to the first group.
Clearing his throat, the blue troll said, "I'm sorry for crashing your birthday party, and ruining the cake."
Everyone smiled, and nodded their heads, accepting his apology.
Branch then walked over to the second group. "I'm sorry for ruining your special wedding celebration, and messing up your cake."
The newlyweds, as well as the guests they had invited, also accepted his apology, and Branch smiled.
As for Poppy, she was also smiling, proud of what her best friend was doing.
So, now, Branch was in front of the last group, and he said, "I'm sorry for ruining your grieving ceremony, and messing up the cake."
"Branch..."
"Ok, for accidentally opening up the casket."
The group of trolls nodded their heads, and as they walked away, Poppy went over to Branch. "Easy, right?"
(Present Time)
"And, there we go," said Branch, standing up as he admired his handy-work.
After Biggie helped him get down, the large Troll gave him a hug. "Thanks again, Branch!"
"No problem, big guy," chuckled Branch, returning the hug.
Once they let go of each other, Biggie picked up Mr. Dinkles, and said, "All right, my friend, let's start putting up those photos!"
"Hooray!" squeaked Mr. Dinkles.
With a smile on his face, Biggie entered his new home... just as Poppy came over to see how things were going.
"Like I always say..." started Poppy.
"Yeah, yeah, no Troll left behind," finished Branch. "Now, if you don't mind, Poppy, I would like to rest for a while before we-"
"Ooh, wait, not yet," interrupted Poppy. "There's just one more thing."
Confused, Branch was silent as she brought him over to a table, which had a special-decorated cake on it.
"Umm..."
Poppy smiled, and said, "I figured you deserved something for all the nice things you've done these past few days, so I baked you a cake."
Branch smiled, as well, and replied, "Wow... thanks, Poppy."
"No problem," replied the Queen of Trolls. "And after you eat some, then you can go take-"
However, before she could finish, a Troll suddenly came from out of nowhere, and stopped in between the two of them.
"The Bergens are coming! Aaauuughhh!" He cried, and shoved Branch into the special cake, knocking both it and the table down.
As the Troll ran away, Poppy looked down at Branch, who let out a groan. "I should have seen that coming."
A few minutes later, the two of them were out in front of the Troll Tree, finding themselves looking at King Gristle, Jr. and Bridget, his new girlfriend.
"How you doing, your highness?" Branch asked, looking up at their new friend.
"I'm doing all right, thanks," chuckled Gristle.
"Hiya, Bridget!" Poppy cried out, waving at the former scullery maid. "What's up?"
Bridget smiled, and said, "I'm fine, Poppy... we actually wanted to ask you two something."
"Really?" Branch and Poppy said, together. "What is it?"
"Well, we were wondering if you two would like to join us at our amusement park," replied Gristle. "It could be, like, a-"
"A double date!" finished Bridget, smiling widely. "Wouldn't that be fun?"
Neither of the Trolls responded to them, at first... Poppy's face was lit up with surprise and joy, while Branch was shocked and almost horrified.