The Poppy and Branch Picture Show
I'd like if I May, to take you on a Strange Journey, a story about two Trolls named Poppy and Branch. On the eve of the Princess's 18th birthday, she threw a huge party also to celebrate their freedom. This party led a Burgen, their natural predators to their village where it scooped up some of the villagers.
Poppy left the village to rescue her friends and 'Tricked' Branch, the village Hermit to accompany her and now the two were soaked and trudging along the muddy ground.
"I Can't believe you," Branch said, forming his hair into an umbrella as Poppy was doing the same as she crossed her arm, stating she never asked Branch to come along, despite being the reason he was driven out of his bunker.
"Our Friends are in danger Branch, we have to go to Burgentown to save them" The Princess stated Branch snapped back, saying they were 'her' friends and Branch didn't care what happened to them.
They kept trudging through the rainy woods. Branch took a glance rubbing his eyes. Poppy, do you see that'' Branch said, the rain blurring his vision as Poppy squinted seeing what resembled an old castle about Troll size.
"Maybe we could stay there for the night," The princess hoped, legs tired and wiping her forehead as Branch looked at her, asking if she really wanted to stay at a stranger's place as she held her hand out feeling the rain.
"Cold Rain, Warm Castle, maybe they'll let us stay for the night," Poppy said in her optimistic tone which Branch found annoying as the main versions watched over them, heading uphill to a huge metal door. Branch had a bad feeling as Poppy pushed the doorbell as a long gong was heard.
"They're probably not home" Branch mentioned as the door opened, standing across from them was a troll with pale green skin, long blond hair, and spiked ears, wearing a tuxedo, looking at the two.
"May I help you" He spoke in a somewhat off-putting tone as Branch pulled on Poppy's arm as she spoke to the troll inviting them in. She explained that they were on a journey to rescue their friends and needed a place to stay the night.
"I see, you're both freezing and soaked, you don't want to catch a bug," the Troll said inviting them in, their muddy feet trailing the floor as they walked around he led them through the maze-like castle.
"Let's see about getting you out of those muddy clothes," he said leading them down a hall as Poppy was the first the pick up on faint music coming from down the hall, asking if there was a party going on, the princess had a sixth sense when it came to parties as the green troll nodded.
"You arrived on a special night, Master is known for his exotic affairs," The green Troll said as Poppy smiled at the mention of a party.
"Wow Lucky us" she smiled, trying to make the best of the situation as another green troll walked down the stairs, dusting.
"You're Lucky, He's Lucky, I'm Lucky We're all Lucky" She replied as they walked down the hall opening a pair of double doors, revealing said party. in a huge room was an ensemble of trolls wearing exotic and colorful outfits, some nude but they were all wearing white masks, music coming from a band in the corner. a few trolls carrying silver trays with exotic foods resting on them, the song and dance-filled the room.
"Jump to the left" a troll yelled out as the dancer did the jump into the dance they were performing, followed by a step to right, hands on their hips, bringing their knees in tight, and giving a pelvic thrust.
"Let's... Do... The Time...Warp...Again" the troll led as the group continued the dance
"It's certainly strange" Branch commented about throwing a party in this weather, referring to the storm outside. the green butler troll, snapped his finger as two masked trolls circled the Princess and Hermit, drying them off with a towel.
"Oh thank you very, hey-hey-hey," Poppy said, her gratitude changed to shock as they removed the two's clothes. Poppy and Branch stood in front of the partygoers in their birthday suits. Nudity wasn't that big a deal in Troll culture but still. the two using their hair to cover up.
"Easy, It's not a job to be rushed," another troll complemented, a young Glitter Troll female with pink skin wearing a gold suit and top hat said as she scooped up their clothes, handing them to another masked servant to wash and dry.
"Please, Enjoy the party in the meantime," a servant said, handing them each a white face mask. The two just looked confused as the dancing and music resumed and a server approached them, offering a crème-filled cake as Poppy was not one to turn down a gesture of kindness, easier to get in the partying mood than Branch.
"First she drags me along to save her friends, now she's having a party, that is so her" Branch spoke to herself as the princess joined the dancers, participating in the Time Warp, almost forgetting she was naked due to the fun she was having.
"Would you like to partake?' a masked server asked, holding a tray of baked goods as Branch's stomach growled for the long walk in the rain, he wasn't one to accept food from a stranger but he was starving plus everyone was eating so it's not like the pastries were tampered with as he took one off the plate biting into it.
Branch did not enjoy sweet food but admitted it hit the spot to soothe his Hunger, Branch realized he should keep an eye on Poppy, realizing while Poppy was strange to put a pin in he liked her for it. The party resumed for a while as the Dance continued
"Let's do...The Time...Warp...Again... Woo" The Trolls sang falling back on the ground as Branch was the only troll standing up, getting a few looks as he walked up to Poppy, suggesting it was time they left.
"Branch, it's cold and raining outside and we have no clothes" Poppy defended, pointing out the true fact but also not wanting to leave the party. Branch just told her that he could not shake the feeling something was off about this place until a door opened behind him and a figure walked past him.
He was another troll wearing a hooded robe and a white mask with a demonic appearance, including sunken eyes, curved teeth, and horn as Branch jumped back.
"And now for your host, the brilliant, the fashionable, the unashamedly queer Dr. Frank N. Furter," an announcer said as the partygoers, Poppy included clapped as the hooded figure walked through the crowd, shaking hands.
"A pleasure to meet you, Dr. Furter," a masked Troll said as they shared greetings. he approached the stage, dropping his robe, revealed to be a red-skinned troll with long black hair wearing a corset and garter belt, pulling off his mask, and tossing it aside.
"Greetings and welcome to my extravagant home for the annual convention, old faces, new faces. enjoy the party and remember there is no crime in giving in to pleasure" Frank said as the partygoers clapped, applauding the Doctor. The cheering as Poppy approached the Doctor.
"Excuse me Doctor" Poppy called out, earning his attention as he looked over the two Trolls gazing at them, Poppy introduced herself as the Princess of the Trolls earning a small clap.
"Well, I wasn't aware we had royalty in the house, how about you and... Branch" He added as Furter Nodded, Poppy told him about their journey and asked if they could stay the night. Frank smiled, kissing Poppy's hand saying it would be a pleasure.
"How about you two come up to the lab for the main event," The doctor said as he walked past them. Poppy following him and guiding Branch into an elevator as the doctor turned to the partygoers
"I see you shiver with antici..." The doctor said as the doors closed as the elevator went up to the lab
It seemed that fortune had smiled upon Poppy and Branch and that they had received the help they requested, little did they know this would be a night the two Trolls would remember for the rest of their lives
(The story is based on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the greatest cult film of all time. I highly recommend it)