Going Home

"And I should mention Alex...I mean Greatmane sending us home, is this true?" Barb asked, telling Eddy to be honest with her as he shrugged, saying he did not know for sure but he does work for Deyo so he could have access to portal tech, but why would he send you back?" Eddy asked

"Who cares, I just want to leave this place" Trollzart replied saying he was sick of Volcano Rock despite just arriving as Dawn Nodded.

"Likewise, I mean I got family to look after, and I can't stomach the idea of something happening to them" she added as most of the group were in agreement. Branch rubbed his chin seeing something off with this.

"Why would he just send us back?" Branch tried to fathom. Eddy shrugged, asking Barb how she knew all this as she mentioned that the Rock Police knocked her on the head and took her to Rock Castle.

"He said I was his guest, treated me to lunch and all that. I could swear he was trying to charm me" Barb explained as Eddy picked up a phone. Alex knocking out Barb and taking her to Rock Castle was just crossing the line and abusing his power. dialing his brother.

"Yeah, Alex it's me. You abducted Barb...oh so it's your troop's fault, don't make excuses. Look can you really send them back... Yeah I'll put you on speaker" Eddy said pushing a button.

"Can you motley crew of trolls hear me?" Alex asked over the phone as Trollex nodded, confirming they heard him. Eddy asked if he really could send them home.

"I Can, yes and I will if you so choose" Alex said over the phone explaining that they did not belong here and he had no problem with them. Being one of Deyo's servant he had access to the portals which sent them here and could easily send them back.

"So what's the catch, I doubt this is out of the kindness of your heart?" Eddy retorted, curious as to what Alex wanted in return as the elder brother chuckled, saying he already stated his terms. All Eddy would have to do is open at the 'Hot Rocks' and if the audience liked him Alex would send them back.

"So that's it, I perform a gig for you and you'll send them back?" Eddy asked as Alex chuckled, saying their was more to it than that. a few terms the Alex had before considering it.

"First I want you and your 'Band' to preform as a Pop-Rock Band, and second a want you to publicly acknowledge me as your King and disband the Rock Rebellion" Alex informed as Eddy groaned at the fact that his brother was asking him to sell out.

"I'm not siding with The Dark One" Eddy mentioned as Alex stated that he wasn't asking that, all he was asking as that he agree that Alex is in charge of Volcano Rock as Eddy looked at the Trolls.

"Look boy, you need to swallow your pride and get us home" Dawn stated as the funk Trolls seemed to agree, saying the needs of the many outweighed his pride, Trollzart agreed not wanting to stay longer than possible.

"What are you all saying, you're asking Eddy to sell out, give up being a rock troll?" Barb asked a bit furious as Dawn looked at her.

"Sugar, you just tried to do that to use and make us give up our music, you are in no position to defend" Dawn reminded. the others, mumbled as Poppy mentioned that Barb had a point as Eddy Sighed.

"Thanks but It's my choice to make I'm not gonna put myself before others, when I people needed me I abandoned them and I've always been out for self first, that changes" Eddy said turning to the phone.

"I Can't promise the Rock Rebellion will disband but I'll cut ties with them Alex, but only after you send them back and I know they're okay" Eddy stated as Alex chuckled, looking foreword to this.

"Okay meet me at Rock Castle tonight, I'll send you home, maybe even throw you a nice going away feast, see I'm not a bad guy" He replied hanging up as the dail tone filled the room. Eddy got a punch from Barb as she demanded to know what he was doing.

"I'm sending you home, that's top priority, Alex may be many thing but he keeps his word, he's 'High Class' like that" Eddy stated, beliving him to keep his word as she looked at him, mad that he was really gonna kneel to Alex Greatmane.

"It's the only way, a head on fight would be pointless and as I said, It time I start putting others before myself, only wish I had done that earlier" Eddy replied, concluding this was the only option.

"Just make sure this isn't in vain, promise me you'll stop The Dark One...by any means necessary" Eddy requested.

At Rock Castle the Trolls were all gathered around a long table, Greatmane sitting at the end, circling the wine in his glass.

"Would anyone care for another glass" The flamboyant leader of the Rock Trolls asked, looking around, seeing the Trolls trying to enjoy their meal, feeling like they had to be there. It was extremely ackward.

"Um can I have some more seasoning on this?' Trollex requested as Alex snapped his fingers. Metalhead approached the Techno King and ground a seasoning shaker over his food, flakes dropping down.

"That's good" as the bodyguard stopped as he resumed eating. Alex looked around, commenting on the group, saying it was a treat to have them as company, acting like a good host, treating them to a seven course meal. while the atmosphere was so thick you could cut it with a knife the food was expertly prepared.

"So, I'm assuming your friend Barb told you about the conversation we had earlier" Alex said, running his silverware across the food as Branch nodded, asking if he was talking the whole Alex and Eddy being brothers and the rest, yeah they heard it.

"And your thoughts, do you really think I'm a 'Bad' guy, inviting you into my home, treating you to a fabulous dinner?" Alex asked as Trollzart looked around, saying that Alex has been hospitable to them as the nodded.

"I'll admit I'm not the best leader, but I'm trying to work with the pieces I have. with my parents being dead and Eddy leaving the city, being forced to serve Deyo as well as accommodate for the Rock and Pop Tribes, I did the best I could" He admitted, a few of the trolls were being won over by Alex's words, saying that Eddy was the problem because he and others like him refused to change.

"And it's not just Pop-Rock that's changed, you should hear Neo Classical music and Nu Country a lot of music has changed. Oh dessert is here" Alex said, the trolls being served a cake, Metalhead putting a slice on each of their plates as Alex thanked him.

After Dinner Alex lead them to a room as he walked to panel fumbling with some computers, running few devices as a colored swirling vortex appeared.

"Okay, It's sent to take you back before the Volcano Rock show where Eddy Backstabs Barb and takes the Guitar, fell free to use it" Alex said as Eddy thanked him for doing this. Trollzart, The Funk Trolls, Trollex and Dawn passed through.

"Eddy...Come with me" Barb asked, saying he could do the most good in the present against Deyo before he becomes the Dark One as he shook his head.

"I Made this mess, I might as well try to clean it up" Eddy said as Barb crossed her arms, saying she wasn't leaving unless Eddy agreed to come with her, she wasn't gonna abandon him as Branch and Poppy nodded, agreeing to stay, believing the rest could handle things on their own.

"Now Eddy, as per agreement...say it" Alex request as the elder brother took a deep Breath.

You, Alexander Greatmane are the King of The Pop-Rock Trolls" Eddy sighed, not liking it but it had to be done as Alex smiled, saying it felt so good to hear that. reminding Eddy about the upcoming concert. telling him and his girlfriend to look their best before politely showing them to the exit and escorting them out of the castle. the huge door slamming behind them.

"You really chose to stay" Eddy said as he and Twiggy, looked at Barb, Branch and Poppy as they nodded

A/N Has Eddy admitted defeat, at least the rest of the Trolls are back but cand Eddy convince his brother to side against Deyo