"I Still Can't believe Branch is working for Queen Barb" Poppy said shocked at the revelation they heard this morning in Symphonyville, seeing the destruction. "She must have done something to him" Poppy defended, unable to believe that Branch was helping an evil Queen of his own free will.

Creek looked at Poppy, telling this clearly upset her, saying they should wait until they have the full story before passing judgement as she huffed.

"Why did he have to leave, we had to deal with bergens without him and now he's helping Barb conquer the world. if he had just stayed in the Village this might not be happening" Poppy's cheeks puffed as she pouted.

"You heard King Peppy, Branch is part Rock Troll and they are the only family he has, it makes sense he'd leave to be with them" Creek added, offering a massage which Poppy turned down. no massage, yoga, or tea would fix this. The three lowered their balloon in the desert

On the outskirts of Lonesome Flats Poppy was fastening Shelia to a peg, to keep her from blowing away, instructing the balloon to stay there as they walked towards to small town. the sounds of music eventually hitting their ears as Poppy noticed how different this music was, somber and depressing which The Pop Trolls found confusing. walking towards the two earning a few looks of confusion and disdain from the locals.

The Trolls in charge talked about sending them out of town but the mayor was surprisingly against, claiming she felt bad for them.

"It Looks like they lost a fight with a rainbow" the woman replied, gesturing the strangers over to her as she whistled. the three approached her. she introduced herself as Mayor Delta Dawn, the tribe leader of the Country Western Trolls as Poppy breathed a sigh of relief, they had found the Country leader so easily.

"Mayor Delta Dawn, my name is Queen Poppy, Queen of the Pop Trolls. I don't know if you're aware but- The Rock Trolls are after our String?" Delta Dawn guessed as the Pop Trolls nodded. The mayor pulled the invitation signed by Barb.

"I'm so glad we made in time, Symphonyville was destroyed" Poppy sighed in relief as Delta looked at her, explaining the three could stay but had to be on their best behavior.

"I Don't care if you're Queen of the Pop Folk, you have no authority here" Delta Dawn explained, meaning she would not hesitate to put them in the slammer if they were trouble as Poppy sighed.

"We're only here to help you" Poppy reiterated as Delta dismissed her, saying the Country Trolls could handle themselves as Poppy meant nothing by it. Delta looked at them, saying they have someone to keep an eye on them. Holly, get over here" The mayor requested as another Country Troll approached them, introducing herself as Holly Darlin'.

"Holly, can you show these Three around the town?" Delta Dawn asked as she nodded, Holly actually seemed pretty friendly showing the three around the town.

"Nice to meet you Holly, I'm Poppy, this is Creek and that is Biggie" Poppy introduced as Holly shook their hands, looking at Biggie.

"Well look at you big guy, ain't you just a stuffy bear" Holly commented on Biggie's kind nature as he blushed. Holly had a magnetic personality and the ability to befriend anyone off the bat. she continued showing them around.

"This is the general goods store, filled with knick-knacks, snacks and more" Holly said, showing them around as Poppy smiled, almost forgetting about the previous events, seeing a few country Trollings, playing with a ball.

"Kids, it's time for you to do your chores" the voice of an older female said as they ran back to the barn, to return to their chores. Since Barb would come here next there was no harm in waiting and Delta assured the Pop Tribe, they had it under control but apricated the help.

And this is the saloon, you ever get thirsty just come in here" Holly said guiding the three in as the Troll behind the bar, tipping his hat to Holly, asking what he could do for them. Holly just smiled, asking for four mugs of sarsaparilla. the bartender nodded, sliding four mugs along the counter.

"What is this?" Creek asked, sniffing the aroma from his mug. Holly assured him it was a favorite among the Country Tribe as Poppy brought the mug to her nose, sniffing it. it had a pleasant scent and a sweet taste.

"Mmm, it's like soda pop" Biggie commented as the Pop seemed, enjoyed the drink, Holly was glad that they liked it.

"I apologize for the Mayor's behavior, she's not one for outsiders but I have no problem, with new friends" Holly explained as the bartender nodded.

"That's True, Holly is probably the most thoughtful and hospitable troll in the whole town" he replied, refilling Creek's mug as the country girl smiled.

"This is Hickory, he's new in town but already found himself fitting it, next thing you know he's the bartender" Holly said to the green troll who tipped his hat to them. after taking them to the Saloon Holly finished her tour as the three thanked her.

"Wow, Lonesome Flats is so different" Poppy stated, after experiencing it. she obliviously did want the place to be destroyed. "I Wish i had something to give you in return, oh wait" Poppy aid reaching into her hair.

Holly looked at the pink troll confused as she pulled a glob out of her hair, holding it in front of Holly, claiming they were gumdrops, offering one to Holly, the mixture of congealed candy and pink hair was a bit off-putting but Holly wasn't one for refusing a kind out, pulling one of the candies from the clump, putting it in her mouth, feeling a sensation of sweet fruity flavor.

"Woo Hoo" the Country said, complimenting the flavor which she had never had before, Holly looked at them, saying despite their tribe differences the country girl was sure they'd be great friends as Poppy smiled, saying she'd like that.

"Hey guys, I made my first Inter-Troll Friend, Holly, as of this moment you are officially by BCF, my Best Country Troll Friend" Poppy went on as the two girls were seeming to bond, talking about fashion, and scrapbooking, hair tips and more.

Creek watched in amazement at his Queen was so quick to make friends with the Troll she just met, she always had that gift, and it was one of the things Creek loved about her. Holly smiled at them.

Troll Village was in ruins as a pair of Rock Goons, slammed Peppy along with the other Pop Trolls, most of who were cursing out Branch for turning traitor on them.

"I Can't believe we actually looked up to you" Satin said, sitting beside her sister who was silent, saying she never liked Branch for one second as he had a sinking feeling in his stomach seeing the village folk locked in the busses.

"Branch, you better hope I don't get out of this!" Smidge furiously called, up, wrapped in chains as it took five Rock Trolls to subdue the yellow teaspoon Troll, throwing her in. he looked at people of Troll Village, King Peppy in particular.

"I wish it didn't have to go down this way" he stated, knowing it did not excuse his actions which the Rock Tribe assured him were justified, showing nothing but disdain for the Pop Tribe.

"You Know Branch" Peppy said walking to the gate, looking at Branch. "Poppy never stopped talking about you, even after you left when the Bergens came she went after them to rescue her friends, I tried to talk her out of it, but she would not hear it, because she thought that's what you would have done. part of her expected you swoop in like hero, you never did but your talks and supplies, helped us survive that time. In her eyes and the eyes of the Village you were finally a hero" Peppy explained as him bringing up the Princess turned Queen stung.

"I'm glad she left, if Poppy saw this, you locking up the Tribe, it would break her heart" Peppy added as Barb interfered, pulling branch away from them. he looked at her, saying he needed some time alone to ponder before they continue, Barb wasn't one for delays but could tell Branch was upset so she nodded, seeing the Grey Troll walk off. before looked at the King.

"Don't suppose you know where Poppy is?" Barb asked as Peppy scoffed, retorting even if he knew he would not tell her.

Branch walked through the woods, making his way back to the Bunker before he left, he walked to his old bedroom, plopping on his old bed, dust shooting up, he moved the curtains to hidden cabinet seeing a box of ashes. Branch remembered burning the invitations before he left. it was mostly because he did not want anyone ever finding them but now, he regretted it.

"I Figured you'd be down here" Barb said walking through the underground bunker, unlike the ground floor, which was kept tidy, the bedroom, hasn't been touched in 4 years, the sheets were moldy and dusty as he sprawled on his old bed.

"Barb, is what we're doing Right?" Branch asked feeling conflicted, he wanted to help her unite the Trolls but the looks on the villager's faces making him feel conflicted, seeing Peppy and the other's locked up, and his words about Poppy just brought a sharp pain to his chest.

"Yeah, of course we're right" she defended, claiming that unifying the trolls was good thing, curious as to why Branch was feeling bad. The Pop Tribe ignored Branch, left him to raise himself after his family bit it. "It's not like ever cared about you" Barb retorted as Branch sighed.

"They were obnoxious, they both ignored and disregarded me but, let me tell a story about the first time I met Queen Poppy, or Princess Poppy as she was back then. the overwhelming ball of joy, so happy it made me nauseas but at the same time, so warm and caring.

"Fair Warning Branch, Girls don't like hearing stories about their boyfriends with another girl" Barb commented as Branch reflected saying it wasn't a love story.

"It started when i was 10, and Poppy was about 6 in Troll Village" Branch went into the story.

(A/N: I wanted to show more of Lonesome flats and not just have Poppy and the others arrested as soon as they arrived. I also wanted to do something with Holly, who is one of my favorite Trolls, the Trolls whose kindness and Hospitality can rival Poppy, so it makes sense they'd instantly become Friends)