In Lonesome Flats Holly was introducing the Pop Trolls to Chili, setting some bowls in front of them, telling the three to dig in. Creek looked at the food, catching a whiff of peppers as he picked up his spoon looking at the others.
"Well, we should not be rude" the Guru claimed, putting a spoonful in his mouth, the sensation of overwhelming spice hit the three Pop Trolls, opening their mouths as flames shot up.
"Okay, that was hot" Poppy added, fanning her mouth, Biggie downing a pitcher of lemonade. this is what was called the calm before the storm. anytime the Rock Trolls could come for the Country String. they already knew this and to be fair most of the town was getting ready, with their tape guns and lassos. all they had to do was wait.
It wasn't long before the sheriff of Lonesome Flats, Gus Tumbleweed was running down the town, claiming he saw a Rock Bus heading towards town. This caused Delta Dawn to rally her people as she looked at them.
"Alright, parents, elderly and the young, group together as wait for this to blow. all able-bodied Trolls, be ready to stand and fight. Queen Barb wants to throw the glove, we'll show her that if she thinks the Trolls of Lonesome Flats, are gonna lay down and take it she is sorely mistaken" The mayor said, hyping up her troops to prepare for them for the impending battle, covering their hears as the sound of the Rock Trolls music, loud feral and raw. the untamed vocals, matched by the sharp guitar, the pounding drums and thick bass, followed by a loud 'YEAH!'
(Airbourne- It's Never Too Loud for me)
The ground is shaking at my feet
As I feel the thunder of the beat
Lightning flashing, windows smashing
Stand up, get out of your seat
Barb sang, right in front of Carol who was playing rhythm guitar and Branch playing bass as the loudness of the Rock Troll music could the windows of Lonesome Flats started shattering
Decibels never hurt no one
All they do is crank up the fun
Rock and Roll ain't no crime
It ain't nothing but a damn good time
Barb added, looking at Branch who simply winked at her, playing his bass as the bussed were in eyesight, The Pop Trolls were looking from behind a building but instantly identified the former Pop Troll.
My ears are ringing,
But I keep singing
It's never too loud, it's never too loud for me
It's never too loud, it's never too loud for me
The song continued as the Country Trolls charged the bus, wielding farm tools tape guns and lassos.
Don't you tell me what to play
I can't hear a word you say
'Cause the music's loud, I've drowned you out
I ain't ever gonna change
The two tribe were fighting, Rockers on the bus, wielding their guitars like axes, as the two tribes kept fighting. Creek looked at Poppy, asking what they should do. The Country Trolls were getting Wrecked. The Rock Trolls fought like nothing ever seen. their music was overwhelming
'Cause I stand my ground like a wall of sound
There ain't no way you can drag me down
'Cause the volume's high,
So am I
You can't put this fire out
Barb sand as a pulse of fire shoot out, burning the ground, The Country Trolls weren't gonna give up, but they were getting the point this was a losing battle. The soundwave sent them flying back on their backs
My ears are ringing,
But I keep singing
The Country Trolls tried to get their bearings, despite their brains feeling like wobbly jelly from the ear pounding of the Rock Music
It's never too loud, it's never too loud for me
No, it's never too loud, it's never too loud for me
The Song stopped as The Rock Queen looked down at the Country Trolls, smiling, commenting they were a great audience as a rope fell, wrapping around Barb and yanking her off the bus, in mild surprise, Barbs Battleaxe clattering on the floor as Gus was on the other end of the rope. The Country Tribe surrounded the Queen
"Ohh you've got to be kidding me" Barb said a bit embarrassed the sheriff managed to rope her as the Country Trolls were quick to celebrate, the queen demanding to be untied as Delta just shoved an apple in her mouth.
'Bite your tongue heathen, you and that sewage you call music has no place here" Delta Dawn as an insult to her as Poppy and her friends poked their heads out, surprised the Country Trolls seemed to have it under control.
"Rock Trolls, this is Mayor Delta Dawn, we have your queen, come out with your hands over your heads" the leader called out as the Band sighed, leaving the buss, Branch, Carol and Riff stepped down the Country Trolls slapped cuffs on them.
"Put them in the Slammer" Gus Tumbleweed ordered as Poppy had to speak to Branch, running out to group, trying to call out as Creek muffled her mouth, wanting to know if she wanted to alert the Rockers to their presence.
"I Need to speak with him Creek, it's been 4 years, plus he's working for the villain. he must have a reason" Poppy thought about as Gus placed them in a jail cell, locking the door.
"Enjoy Jail for your crimes against music, Gus said looking to him fellow lawtroll, Grumpy Pete, asking him to guard the Rock Trolls as he simply nodded, unlike his usual sleepy self he was super alert from the loud music.
Riff looked at the Queen, claiming he could not believe they got arrested as Barb smirked, admitting the Country Tribe were clever as the pink head of Poppy poked from outside the Cell.
"Psst, Branch, Psst" Poppy whispered as Branch turned to the door seeing the Pink Troll, trying to get his attention.
"I Don't Believe it" Branch said in confusion, drawing the band's attention to Poppy, Barb smirked, saying this was going better than expected, as they had found the Pop Queen and most likely the Pop String. Branch walked up to the door, looking at Poppy, asking what she wanted.
"What do I want, why are you helping her, Queen barb is the villain, she destroyed symphonyville?" Poppy asked as Barb leaned in.
"Hey Popsqueak, you do know I'm in here too and I CAN hear you" Barb explained as Poppy huffed, demanding to know why Branch allied himself with the bad guys, the tribe that was clearly the villains.
"Oh, haha," Barb Chuckled "Us the villains, that's funny, hey Poppy did Daddy ever tell you about Queen Rose" Barb asked as Poppy ponder on the question, as she shook her head as Barb chuckled at how clueless Poppy was, telling her to story of her ancestor who stole all the strings and tried to keep all the music to herself.
"So, like what you're doing?" Poppy asked as this clearly upset Barb, who claimed she was nothing like Rose, she had no intention of keeping all the music to herself.
"I Told you, my goal is to unite the Trolls, put us all under one banner, no fighting, no differences. if anything, I assumed you would be the most down for this" Barb teased as Poppy took a deep breath.
"You don't want to unite the Trolls you want to conquer them, and destroy all music besides Rock, how are you NOT the villain here" Poppy defended, looking at Branch asking how he could side with her against his own people, obviously heartbroken.
"Maybe because we're his people, not you" Barb defended as Poppy huffed, saying that was speaking to Branch as the boy looked at her.
"What do you want me to tell you, I never been a Pop Troll. I don't sing, dance. I've never worn a hug watch, I hate glitter. I always wondered why I felt so different so when Peppy mentioned the truth it made sense, I'm a Rock Troll" Branch admitted as Poppy huffed.
"But you're also Pop, or at least part, your father, your grandmother, they were Pop Trolls. I heard about Trollstice, how you lost your family" Poppy explained as Branch seemed irritated.
"Don't you dare speak of my grandmother like you knew her" Branch let out as she could tell it was a touchy subject backing off, she just added if Rosiepuff could see him, she'd probably be disappointed.
"As interesting as this is Poppy, you wouldn't happen to know the location of a string about this long, glowing pink, would you?" Barb asked as Poppy shook her head, claiming she knew nothing.
"Branch, I choose to believe you're a good troll, I hope you make the right decision" poppy said walking away as Branch sighed, the quote about his grandmother really got to him and Branch was starting to believe they might not be the good guys of this story, as evidenced by the walls around them.
eventually dinner came as the Country Trolls invited the Pop Trolls to dine with them in celebration. of course, they attended but did not feel like celebrating. When Poppy said she did not feel like Partying Creek cheek her forehead in shock.
"Poppy, you love to party" Biggie explained as Mr. Dinkles let out a concerned meep. Poppy just could not get her mind of Branch, seeing him after all these years and seeing him working with the evil queen of his own choice is tore at her.
"At first I thought maybe he was forced into it but no, those eyes told him it was his choice" Poppy explained. Creek looked at her, mentioning people change and not always for the better. Poppy nodded, not wanting to believe Branch had gone bad but she could not argue with what she saw.
"Well at least It's over" Biggie said, eating a plate of cornbread.
(A/N: so, I wanted a way for Poppy and Branch, Barb as well to conversate and decided to have the Rock Trolls get locked up by the Country Tribe, as Poppy and her Friends never were in this story)
