While the news was naturally shocking at first the duo calmed down. After the reflection, Poppy had come to terms with the fact that she was pregnant, collecting herself.
"I'm so sorry Poppy, I should have thought about protection, the funny this is I actually know of the berry that prevents this from happening" Branch admitted, looking through his books, finding one on childbirth as she huffed, a bit irritated.
"And you did not think of getting some of these BEFORE you got me pregnant" Poppy commented as Branch confessed it slipped his mind at the time, which he wished had not happened.
He looked at Poppy, admitting he was clearly nervous about this, and could not understand how she was feeling about it. She looked at him, thanking him for stepping up, she did not expect him to do anything else. Branch rubbed her shoulder as he admitted he genuinely loved Poppy and never run away from this, even if he wanted to, the other trolls would probably give him a peace of mind.
"Poppy, we make a great team, and we will be great parents to this kid" he replied as she patted her stomach as Branch turned a page in his book.
"This book says, visible signs will start about three months, so we need to get married soon, also after 8-9 months, you'll deliver an egg, which needs to spend 2-3 weeks in a warm environment to properly hatch, this book suggests Troll hair" Branch read as Poppy nodded, saying that seemed right.
"If Guy can carry an egg in his hair for 3 weeks, I can do it" Poppy said looking at the book, saying if they planned it right, there should be no hitches. Branch looked at Poppy asking if he should propose tomorrow as she looked at him, saying it wasn't that easy.
"I'm The Queen, you can't you propose, you have to get my dad's blessing first, before you can even think of making this public" Poppy explained, claiming marriage was a huge step up from dating. Branch wiped his forehead, if he failed to get Peppy's blessing then they would eventually discover she was pregnant and would certainly know who the father was.
"Poppy, I will do everything I can get your dad's blessing as she held his hand, saying he would probably give it, he knew Branch and Poppy were together and seemed to apricate Branch unique views on safety and ability to step up and help her tasks.
A few days later Poppy told her father that Branch had invited the two of them over to the bunker for dinner, he was cooking dinner as he greeted the two, thanking King Peppy for showing up as he pulled the dish from the oven, setting it down as the two royal family members sniffed the air, asking what the dish was.
"Just a pasta dish I whipped up" Branch replied, leading the two to his dining table, putting a serving on each of their plates, asking what they would like to drink. Poppy asked for a berry juice as Peppy asked for the same.
After getting the Juices Branch sat down, prepared to begin this dinner, they would start with small talk before dropping the huge question on Peppy.
"So, King Peppy, how has retirement been, you're partaking in your hobbies?" Branch asked as the former king went into to his activities, he admitted that he had taken up art recently as he looked at him.
'You know Branch, we're going Swag hunting next week, you're welcome to tag along?" Peppy informed as Branch still had memories about last time while they were enjoying the conversation.
"You know I saw one of your paintings in Dante's museum, it looked great sir, you really blend the colors together and it complements the medium without focusing too much on one hue" Branch admitted as Peppy, looked surprised. Branch let it slip he painted himself, having spent 20 years alone he had learned to keep himself busy.
"I Didn't know you paint; I would love to see some of your works" Poppy replied as Branch blushed, he said they were not that good but after dinner, he'd get a few of his works to show them, finishing his pasta. asking anyone if they wanted seconds.
Branch wrapped up the leftover Pasta to eat at a later date, provided they did not want to take some home which he offered.
"That was amazing, you're quite the cook" Peppy admitted, admitting the dish was amazing as Branch smiled, thanks, I don't have a recipe i just whipped it together, so I don't know what to call it " Branch admitted as Poppy chuckled.
"And he's a good cook, did I luck out or what?" she replied, watching Branch head into the study to get his paintings as Peppy checked to see he was gone before turning to Poppy.
"Okay, what's up, Branch inviting us to dinner, something is going on?" Peppy concluded, asking Poppy to explain as she was hoping Branch to be the one to tell him, but he could tell she was holding out on something.
"Well, as you know, Branch and I are involved romantically" Poppy admitted as Peppy nodded, he had always had a feeling before they even publicly announced it, recalling how quicky he made it on her 'best friend's wall' despite them only being friends a few years ago.
"Well, the thing is- let me guess, you and Branch want to take your relationship to the next step, so he invited me here for my blessing?" Peppy guessed, able to read his daughter. she nodded, telling them about how he was planning to propose to her, and they were talking marriage, leaving about the stuff about her pregnancy as Peppy nodded, his father instincts proving right.
Eventually Branch came back with a few of his paintings, all of them landscapes as the Rainbow Trolls, looked at them, the quality was varied but they were nice, focusing on one that was a sunset over the village. as Peppy looked at them.
"Thanks for inviting, Branch. Poppy told me why you invited us here" Peppy replied as Branch looked shocked, asking if she told him about the- he looked past the king as Poppy pointed to her belly, shaking her head, then making a ring gesture on her finger. Branch took this mean only the marriage was discussed as she looked up.
"Yes, You're majesty. Poppy and I love each other, She made me a better Troll, now I socialize, and party with the other Trolls, I sing, despite the trauma I have. All of that I thank her for, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. so, would you let me have the privilege of Poppy's hand in marriage" Branch admitted.
"Branch, I would be foolish to ignore the feelings you two share, I've noticed it and you're proven capable and reliant to Poppy at times. Naturally I Would give you my blessing but it's up to Poppy, whether she accepts your hand in marriage" Peppy said turning to his daughter.
"Poppy, I know you love Branch, and I have no doubt his feelings for you and genuine but before you respond, consider this. You are a member of the Rainbow Family, the Troll you marry will be your equal, your husband can't just be your lover, he must also be a good candidate for the position. If you marry Branch, He would be Trollstopia's King, do you feel he could do what is best for the city and its people?" Peppy asked as poppy thought of it.
"Branch has always been there for me, when we rescued our friends for the Bergens, stopping Barb's tour, and went on a bunch of other adventures, and yes he clearly cares about the city, I mean he helps with work and even wrote amendments for a few laws himself. so yes, I think he could make a good... no, a great king" Poppy admitted.
"In that case, I have no reason to be against it" Peppy decided as Branch held the Queen's hand, he mentioned he'd kiss her but being Infront of Peppy, it may make things weird as they settled for a hug.
"I love you Branch Timberlake" Poppy admitted, giving her warmth into this hug, not just a hug among friends but two trolls who would be married soon.
"I love you too Poppy Rainbow" he replied, reaching into his vest pocket, he mentioned he was going to give it to her later but decided on it, handing the small box to poppy as she opened it. Inside was a ring, made of a green like metal resembling vines with a blue gemstone in the center.
"Really" you ALREADY got a ring, I LOVE it" Poppy admitted, looking at the box as Branch rubbed his shoulder, admitting it actually belonged to his grandmother. it was one of the few things he had of hers.
"And You're sure I can have this?" Poppy asked, knowing how important Branch's grandmother was to him as he nodded, saying it was just lounging in a box, collecting dust over the decades.
"It deserves to be worn and she would have wanted you to have it" Branch admitted as Peppy wiped a tear from eyes, apologizing but the moment was just so beautiful as he watched his daughter put the ring on, displaying it, again complimenting how she loved it.
"So, what now, is this our proposal?" Branch asked confused as Poppy hugged him, they did not even need to say anything as they both knew the answer. "I mean do we go around telling everyone.
"I mean of course, you and Poppy are engaged now, I'm a witness. I'm sure the city of Trollstopia will be supportive of you" Peppy explained as Branch was at ease, looking at her, explaining that he never once thought of being King, despite dating her, he had no goals on getting a crown.
"Maybe it's because I don't really see Poppy as a Queen, I mean that in a positive way but I spent my life away from the village and so I see you more as my girlfriend, who just 'happens' to be the Queen, that's why I feel comfortable being at ends with you" Branch admitted as Poppy smirked, saying she liked that about him.
"You love me for ME and not my title, that's sweet" she replied, looking at him, realizing they were now engaged formally, I can't want to tell my friends about this, and show of my new ring" Poppy said admiring the jewel. peppy looked at the, saying he'd leave the two lovebirds alone.
(A/N: Swag hunting a reference to the TV Show, Branch being a great baker/cook if from the episode where Holly comment's that his pie was the best she ever tasted, it makes since in his years alone that he would learn to cook and branch is the kind to perfect something, him painting and the berry that prevent pregnancy are references to the story 'Picturebook Romance' I recommend reading it)