("Don't Slack" by Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake)
Summoning microphones out of thin air, Branch and Prince D commenced the outdoor celebratory party, leading the crowd of assorted Trolls forward.
[Intro: Justin Timberlake & Anderson .Paak]
Mmm (Uh, ooh)
Prince D took center stage once more while Branch provided back-up vocals. As they performed, a Beetle Bug piloted by Poppy of all Trolls wildly flew by and proved too much for even Barb to handle, much to their amusement.
[Verse 1: Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake]
Not anyone can move you this way (No way)
Finally got you loose from the cage (Okay)
I ain't tryna schmooze you with flowers, baby (Don't play no games)
I'd rather make a power play (I don't play no games)
Branch and Prince D switched positions after the first verse just in time for the pre-chorus and the Caterbus to arrive.
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Timberlake]
Ooh, imagine all the lives that we can change (Woo)
You don't even know the power you got in them legs (Woo)
Pick up your face and be proud for once (Proud for once)
Take off your cool, but keep stylin' on 'em (Keep stylin' on em)
The Tribe Leaders and the rest of the central cast excitedly excited out and joined Poppy, Branch, Barb, and Prince D atop the mushroom platforms. They danced in harmony as the crowd below joined in and mirrored their smooth moves.
[Chorus: Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake]
Okay, now, don't slack (Don't slack)
I need all my racks (All my racks)
No, we don't hold back (Don't hold back)
Act like you know that (Act like you know that)
Go tell your old man (Act like you know that)
Go get your whole fam (Act like you know that)
I'm fly like the ghost man (Act like you know that)
Taking all I can
The leaders led their respective tribes along while Barb strummed her bass guitar, watching as Poppy and Branch affectionately bumped their hips together. The Pop Queen made rock gestures at the Rock Queen, prompting her to return them with joy.
[Post-Chorus: Justin Timberlake & Anderson .Paak]
I just came to feel all that is made for me
I was made to be the change we really, really need
The central cast then formed a half circle to let each other display their chance to shine in front of the audience.
[Verse 2: Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake]
Anna Kendrick as Poppy: The Pop Queen sidestepped before twirling on the tips of her feet before sliding to the left.
I'm up before the rooster, you dig? (Ooh, you dig?)
Justin Timberlake as Branch: The Pop King responded by sliding to the left and danced in a way that evoked the Funk Trolls.
I had to jump the moon to get big (Ooh, to get big)
Rachel Bloom as Barb: The Rock Queen jumped around before striking an air guitar pose in mid-air before headbanging about.
How many stone grooves will it take (Okay)
Gwen Stefani as DJ Suki: The Pop Troll swayed as she swung her right arm up and down, her left hand resting on her hip.
For you to skip on my funk lake? (Oh, oh, okay)
James Corden as Biggie: The Pop Troll performed the "Worm" as Mr. Dinkles mirrored him.
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Timberlake]
Ron Funches as Cooper: The Pop/Funk Troll slid into the scene, crossing his legs and swinging his feet to the beat.
Ooh, imagine all the lives that we can save (Woo)
Anderson .Paak as Prince D: The Funk/Hip-Hop Prince slid soon after, mirroring his twin brother's smooth moves.
You don't even know the power you got in them legs (Woo)
Kelly Clarkson as Delta Dawn: The Country Mayor/Sheriff clapped her hands and tapped her hooves to the beat.
Pick up your face and be proud for once (Proud for once)
Sam Rockwell as Hickory: The Country/Yodeler Troll mirrored his love's moves with the help of a reattached Dickory, who was none too plussed when his brother and Mayor Delta got too close.
Go quit your gig and get down with us (Keep stylin' on em)
Anthony Ramos as King Trollex: The Techno King swam around DJ, who likewise pulled him too close to where their noses touched, grossing out CJ and Keith.
[Chorus: Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake]
George Clinton as King Quincy / Mary J. Blige as Queen Essence: As with the other couples thus far, the Funk King and Queen mirrored each other's moves, but added a loving neck-lock as they gently spun around.
Okay, now, don't slack (Don't slack)
Russell Brand, Caroline Hjelt & Aino Jawo (Icona Pop) as Creek, Satin & Chenille: The Pop Troll Twins latched their hair together to form a limbo line for their fellow Pop Troll to slide underneath.
I need all my racks (All my racks)
Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond / Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond: The Glitter Troll helped his son break dance and followed his lead when he perfected the routine.
No, we don't hold back (Don't hold back)
J Balvin, Flula Borg, Kyla Carter, Declan Churchill Carter, and Ester Dean as Tresillo, Dickory, CJ Suki, Keith, and Legsly: The Reggaeton Leader and the Yodeler Troll were involved in their little dance-off before the two younger Pop Trolls interjected with their partner dance. Afterwards, they joined Legsly in skipping rope with Growly Pete's mustache. Declaring it a tie, Tresillo and Dickory joined CJ and Keith.
Act like you know that (Act like you know that)
Jamie Dornan, Gustavo Dudamel, Elizabeth Olsen, and Ozzy Osbourne as Chaz, Trollzart, Meadow Spriggs, and King Thrash: The Smooth Jazz Troll was busy putting Pennywhistle into a trance before Meadow threw seeds into his saxophone and chased him around. King Thrash spun around in his wheelchair, screaming "ROCK AND ROLL!" as King Peppy and the Classical Leader held on for dear life.
Go tell your old man (Act like you know that)
Abby Ryder Fortson, Karan Soni, Charlyne Yi, and Red Velvet as Priscilla, Riff, Pennywhistle, and the K-Pop Gang: Pennywhistle joined Priscilla, Riff, and Coral Blush in rocking out, jumping about as they played their instruments. Riff was suddenly pulled away by Kim-Petit, who smiled slyly and wriggled her eyebrows suggestively, prompting him to grin nervously in anticipation. Meanwhile, Wani pulled Tresillo away from jump rope to dance with him in a similar manner, much to his delight.
Go get your whole fam (Act like you know that)
Quvenzhane Wallis, Xolo Marideuna, Amanda Leighton, and Skylar Astin as Harper, Archer Pastry, Mandy Sparkledust, and Aspen Heitz: Harper and Mandy danced with their respective partners before planting a kiss on their forehead and lips when Archer and Aspen pulled them close.
I'm fly like the ghost man (Act like you know that)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lyndsy Fonesca, Grace Fulton, Ava Acres, and Ivy George as Bella Brightly, Moxie Dewdrop, Gia Grooves, Gemma Fur, and Clampers Buttonwillow: Bella, Moxie, Gia, Gemma, and Clampers all followed Ari, Gomdori, and Baby Bun in a synchronized dance routine, the latter three none too plussed over having two of their members "abandoning" them for their boytoys. Being a trained dancer, Moxie ended up being on par with the three K-Pop Trolls.
Taking all I can
Michelle Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Sofia Carson, Stephanie Beatiz, Melissa Fumero, Jorge Diaz, and Tyler Posey as Marimba, Tambora, Diogo, Dulce, Camila, Adriana, Gabriel, and Lucas: The girls were joined by the Latin Trolls, who displayed their feathers and nearly bare skin as they were led by Marimba and Tambora.
[Post-Chorus: Justin Timberlake & Anderson .Paak]
Aimee Carrero and AJ Michalka as Adora and Catra: The group parted ways to allow Adora to twirl on her toes just as Catra leapt into her arms, allowing her to spin her frenemy affectionately before holding her close. They then broke away and sidestepped away.
I just came to feel all that is made for me
Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Gemma Chan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Jeff Bridges, Russell Crowe, and Jeremy Renner as King James, Queen Aretha, Nina, Trollkovsky, Sheriff John, Mayor Dolly, Uncle Flynn, King Bowie, and Major Tom: Led by Queen Peony, the apparitions of the Former Tribe Leaders appeared to join in the party and interact with their current successors.
I was made to be the change we really, really need
Angela Bassett, Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Claudia Kim, Jamie Chung, Awkwafina, Sam Neill, and Woody Harrelson as Anita, Alejandro, Carolina, Sophie, Amber, Ming, King Finn O'Rian, and Roy: Led by King Aster, the apparitions of the Former Subculture Leaders also appeared to join in the party and interact with their current successors.
[Verse 3: Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake]
Zoe Saldana as Anna-Maria: The former leader of the Chanty Trolls performed a line dance/break dance hybrid routine with her cutlass.
Yeah, now I fill up the whole tank (Whole tank, ayy)
Chadwick Boseman as Thoth: The former leader of the Egyptian Trolls spun around on his heels before making an X with his front legs.
And I drive in the cold rain (Cold rain, ayy)
Sarita Choudhury as Zahra: The former leader of the Bhangra Trolls raised her hands over her head before clasping them together and shimmying.
And I run like a nosebleed (Nosebleed, ayy), uh
Justin McElroy as Techno Beat Drop Button / Tumbleweed: King Trollex's best friend was currently being chased around by a random tumbleweed, nearly being trampled by the central cast.
And can't nobody hold me, hold me, hold me
Travis McElroy / Griffin McElroy as Rock Troll Tear / Country Troll Tear: A Country Troll and a Rock Troll laughed heartily as they bumped fists, an action mimicked by their tears.
Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy as Skyscraper Troll: The large Fuzzling-like Troll managed to not fall over despite their more-than-one heads and even scoring a hug with long-legged Legsly.
[Chorus: Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake]
Lauren Mayhew as Val Thundershock: The future Rock Troll Delegate joined her fellow Rock Trolls onstage, playing air guitar with Queen Barb.
Okay, now, don't slack (Don't slack)
Megan Hilty as Holly Darling: The future Country Troll Delegate joined her fellow Country Trolls onstage, clapping her hands and tapping her hooves with Delta Dawn while teaching Clampers to do so.
I need all my racks (All my racks)
JP Karliak as Dante Crescendo: The first future Classical Troll Delegate joined his fellow Country Trolls in mid-air, soaring with Trollzart and Minuet Sonata while carrying Meadow Spriggs and Pennywhistle away from Chaz.
No, we don't hold back (Don't hold back)
Michael-Leon Wooley as Lownote Jones: The first future Funk Troll Delegate joined his fellow Funk Trolls in mid-flight on their hoverboards, switching glasses with King Quincy.
Act like you know that (Act like you know that)
Vladmir Caamano as Synth: The first future Techno Troll Delegate joined King Trollex onstage and silently noted his similar appearance to him, using this to scare Techno Beat.
Go tell your old man (Act like you know that)
Anita Kalathara as Laguna Tidepool: The second future Techno Troll Delegate was gifted an specialized belt that allowed her to float by a pair of Funk Troll sisters. Speaking of which...
Go get your whole fam (Act like you know that)
Kat Graham as Rhythm & Blues: The second and third future Funk Troll Delegates utilized a pair of rocket boots to join the Funk Trolls on hoverboards, engaging in a friendly race with them.
I'm fly like the ghost man (Act like you know that)
Jeanine Mason as Minuet Sonata: The second future Classical Troll Delegate nearly lost balance and fell down as Rhythm & Blues soared past her, until a muscular Rock Troll caught her and shot her a flirtatious wink, which she scoffed at.
Taking all I can
Charles DeWayne as Demo: The second future Rock Troll Delegate shrugged at Minuet's refusal, but he did look bummed. Noticing this, the Classical Troll rolled her eyes and gave him a chance and a guitar. Together, they performed in conjuction with the song: Demo with his guitar, Minuet with her violin.
[Bridge: Anderson .Paak & Justin Timberlake]
Danielle Campbell as Ripley Wisp: The Sporty Troll joined Satin and Chenille in their impromptu breakdance section, despite lacking the proper dance skills.
I feel different now, you know (C'mon)
Lyrica Okano as Maddy and Virginia Gardner as Karma: The Maker Troll and the Nature Troll lacked the skills as well, but at least they were trying.
I was made to love (I was made to love, say)
Alexandra Shipp as Bliss Marina: The Techno Troll swam in circles and pumped her fists in the air before being caught and spun around by a muddy blue Rock Troll.
I just came to get to the love that was made for me
Brie Larson as Carol: The Rock Troll exchanged knowing smirks with the Techno Troll and both danced together.
(I just came to get to the love that was made for me)
Sainty Nelsen as Nova Swift: The fashionista Pop Troll designed new and improved Rock clothes for her niece Nova and many of the other Rock Trolls to much better results.
I was made to be the change that we really need
Walt Dohrn as Smidge and Jonah Platt as Milton Moss: The Teaspoon Troll danced with the Critterinarian Troll, the former's aggressive tendencies nearly knocking down Mandy and Aspen.
So get up 'cause there ain't no use in lying...
Kevin Michael Richardson as Sid Fret: The Rock Troll danced by himself, not minding it one bit, and actually knocked down Mandy and Aspen.
with Ewan McGregor as King Peppy: The former King of Pop hopped off King Thrash's wheelchair to hug his son-in-law, making him promise to keep Poppy out of trouble.
So get out 'cause you got too much to be tired...
and Nicole Kidman as Queen Peony: The former Queen of Pop hugged her daughter, making her promise to make a honest and kindhearted Troll out of Branch.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, say it)
Watching the Trolls party together in perfect harmony, Poppy and Branch looked up to find a Beetle Bug piloted by Barb, who boarded off to let the new couple test drive it.
[Outro: Justin Timberlake with Anderson .Paak]
As the central cast gathered to see Poppy and Branch off, Harper and Archer commandeered another Beetle Bug with their intentions clear.
I just came to feel all that is made for me
A DreamWorks Animation Production: Poppy took the driving position and Branch was the backseat passenger.
I was made to be the change we really, really need (I was made to be changed, yeah)
A Universal Pictures Presentation: The both of them flew off as everybody called out and waved goodbye.
I just came to feel all that is made for me (I was made to be changed, yeah, c'mon)
Harper and Archer pursued Poppy and Branch much to the surprise of the crowd. Wordlessly challenging them to a race, the Queen and King exchanged smiles.
"We got this," Poppy chuckled.
"Together," Branch nodded.
Revving their engines, the couples sped off into the sky as the story came to a close. A perfect end to a less-than-perfect fairy tale.
I was made to be the change we really, really need...
. . .
TROLLS WORLD TOUR
Watching both couples fly away were the King and Queen of the Bergens; the both of them shared a look of utter confusion and eventual realization.
"Aw, Grissy..." Queen Bridget lamented, "I guess we're late to the party."
"Aw, balls!" King Gristle Jr. indignantly scowled at the bad news.
"Grissy!" Bridget lightly smacked her boyfriend's arm for his perceived bad temper.
"But who's gonna eat my cheese balls, babe?" Gristle produced two silver trays of cheese balls out of thin air.
"We'll have some!"
Suddenly, DJ Suki, CJ, and King Trollex hopped out of their hair and took slow bites of the cheese balls, waving 'Thank you' to the both of them. Bridget and Gristle exchanged shocked looks before smiling, shrugging, and waving 'You're welcome' to the three of them.
As stated earlier, a perfect end to a less-than-perfect fairy tale...
A peculiar-looking Troll leaned back in her recliner as she alternated between the map on her desk and the moon in her porthole. She had sapphire blue eyes, thick blonde hair with pink tips in a downward swoop, and holographic fuzzy ruby skin; she wore a sky blue pirate jacket with gold epaulettes above a white blouse with gold cufflinks, black leather pants with matching gloves, black boots with gold souls, and a black tricorn hat with a single blue feather. The map on which the moonlight shone on contained the six main Troll Kingdoms. Techno Reef was located on the far east; Lonesome Flats and Vibe City were located in the far west; Symphonyville was located in the North, and Volcano Rock City was located in the South. The five kingdoms surrounded the bane of her existence...the bee in her bonnet...the thorn in her side...
. . .
BANG-BANG!
"Captain! Captain!"
. . .
"The door is open."
At that, a Classical Troll with a smaller tricorn hat and a red bandanna entered the Captain's quarters.
"Boss, did you hear the news?"
Never sparing her subordinate a glance, the Captain frowned as she continued scanning and marking specific spots on her map, "No, dear Benjamin. Pray tell, what are the news that I have not heard yet?"
"It would seem that the Troll Tribes have declared a truce and, with it, peace."
Now that statement alone got a reaction from the Captain, who slowly turned her gaze from her work to her fellow pirate, whose oblivious smile immediately dropped in terrified realization.
"I beg your pardon?"
"Uh... Uh, I mean...I can only assume that it's a bad thing for business, right?"
The Captain opened her mouth to respond, but the gears in her head began to grind on their own. Contemplating the discovering words of Benny (who nervously looked on), she rubbed her chin as she paced back and forth from one side of her quarters to the other.
"No..." The Captain responded after a moment, "I suppose not. This could be our lucky break...assuming they do not retract this truce of theirs and declare war on each other again."
"An opportunity knocking on the door with us on the other side, Captain?"
"Maybe, but we need not to get ahead of ourselves. Overconfidence can lead to one's downfall."
"But the other subcultures will want a slice of the life we intend to cut out of the cake that contains it, Captain."
"Yes, and the other subcultures will wage war if they do not get their way. A wise Troll once said... "A wise leader does not seek out war, but he or she must always be prepared for it.""
Walking to her drawer desk, the Captain pulled out her sidearm, a Beretta 90Two, and loaded it with ammunition.
"I intend to take that Troll's advice to heart."
Benjamin stood straight, "I understand. What is thy bidding, my Captain?"
"Send a small squadron of Chanty Trolls to each of the six Troll Tribes for a swift survey. See if the rumors are true first."
"And what shall we do?"
"We wait. Be prepared in the time between. After all..."
The Captain stared out the porthole as the moon illuminated the kingdom below. With her back facing Benjamin, she produced a wristwatch-like device that glowed electric blue and slipped it on.
"So many Trolls, so little time..."
A/N: The following is a response to a comment.
1) C-Asia Washington: That was the most marvelous story I've ever read! Btw, do you think you can make a chapter with Branch and Prince D singing Don't Slack? Also, will you please add in the cast of the book so I'll remember who's playing who?
1.1) MarcellusMiro66: Your wish is my command, madam. I couldn't just leave out "Don't Slack" of a World Tour story. Also, one more chapter will essentially be the revealing blueprints for future stories and crossovers, including the cast members involved. Some of these actors/actresses will be playing multiple roles based on my preference and many of them are in the MCU, the DCEU, and/or the SMU (Sony's Marvel Universe). And I thank you for your opinion.
