"I can't believe you've brought a Land Troll into our kingdom," King Ocean sighed in disappointment.

"How did you know?" Trollex asked.

"We found out from Laguna. She was so guilty for keeping a secret from us, so she spilled the pebbles," The king explained.

Trollex tilted his head, and glared at Laguna who was behind his parents and shrugging at him.

"Also, we found this one-of-a-kind ball from above," Queen Seastar was still holding the beach ball that Aggie used at the rave earlier.

Trollex was so ashamed that he kept secrets from his own parents about Aggie's visit as he lowered his head.

"Trollex, who is this Land Troll?" Ocean demanded an answer.

Trollex answered quietly, "It's Princess Aggie."

Ocean's eyes widened as he recognized the Troll's name, "The Troll you saved from drowning? I never knew that Troll would be interested in Techno music."

"Or underwater," Seastar added,

"Trollex, son, what you did was wrong," the king started as Trollex waited for a punishment, "That's not how a future king should welcome another Troll to our kingdom without his parents!"

"What?" the prince was surprised by what his father just said.

"You should invite her for dinner. We should get to know her more," His mother clarified.

"Wait, you're not mad?"

"A little mad for bringing a Land Troll here, but maybe knowing this princess a little more would be good for the future of our kingdom. You should call her and invite her for dinner, if she can because she won't eat underwater," the king of Techno chuckled.

"Honey!" Seastar snapped at her husband for teasing their son's friend, "We should have dinner in the cave where we occasionally raved."

Ocean rolled his eyes, and sighed, "Alright, fine, we'll have dinner in the cave."

"Yes!" Trollex exclaimed.

In Harmonious Land, in Magic Castle, Aggie laid down on her bed tiredly, feeling frustrated abut what happened between her and Trollex.

They were just swimming and having fun, but all of a sudden, he was so close to her. Their noses touched each other, only an inch to a kiss. She couldn't believe it! They weren't supposed to be that close. Trollex was going to get married, and she wasn't supposed to be in love with an engaged Troll. Aggie slammed a pillow on her face, and groaned.

Just then, her frustrations interrupted when she heard her phone rang in her hair. Aggie pulled her phone out, and noticed it was Trollex calling. She rubbed her face, and answered the phone, acting normally.

"Hey, Trollex, you called early!"

"Um, Aggie, I called you now because… my parents found out," Trollex whispered through his phone.

Aggie was startled by this as he sat up, "What? They found out you visited land?!"

"Uh, no, but they found out you came to Techno Reef," Trollex explained.

"Oh, are we in trouble?"

"Actually, mom and dad told me to invite you for dinner."

"Wait, what? Really?"

"Yeah, I'm surprised as you were when your parents invited me for dinner. Look, all I know is my parents want to know you more, and we will have dinner at the same cave I show you."

"Wow, that would be great. But what about my parents? Are they invited?"

"My parents only asked you, so… maybe I'll pick you up on the beach tonight."

"Got it, Trollex. I just need someone to cover for me if my family gets suspicious of my leaving the castle at night."

Later at night, Aggie was wearing a white gown for dinner with Trollex's family. She also has her helmet in her hair. She couldn't wear it now because her parents might notice.

When she got out of her room, and about to run down the halls, Aggie heard a familiar voice that startled her.

"Sweetheart, where are you going tonight?" Her father asked.

"Yeah, you're wearing casual clothes this time?" Her mother added.

"I was… uh…" Aggie turned around to face her parents, "Going to visit Lonesome Flats! Yeah, there was a square dance, and Gust is inviting me."

"Oh, that's adorable, but… you're not wearing any Country-Western-styled clothes," King Galileo pointed to her dress.

Aggie looked down at her dress before answering, "Oh, well, because… this is just my regular clothes for tonight. I kept my Country-Western clothes right here," she pulled out her blue backpack.

"Alright, sweetie, just be back before 10pm," Queen Bernadette said.

"Yes, mom," Aggie rushed to her parents, and hugged them, "I love you guys!"

When she let go, Aggie rushed out of the door, and closed it tight. Aggie then ran towards the beach as she took out her phone from her hair, and called her partner-in-crime.

"Gust, my parents bought it," she said.

"Don't wawry, partner, just in case y'all's parents done called, I'll covuurr faw y'all," Gust said at the other line as he slid a CD into a music player, and it played Country Line Dance music as a background music just in case if Aggie's parents called him

"Thanks, partner!" Aggie thanked her friend before hanging up.

When she reached the beach, Aggie was looking at the sea, waiting for Trollex to arrive. She remembered he'll fetch her up at 7:30pm, but she looked at her wrist watch, and it was already 7:30. Understanding that Trollex might be late, Aggie sat on the rock, and waited for him.

Meanwhile, Trollex already swam out of Techno Reef to fetch up Aggie for dinner, but the current was so strong tonight, and the prince tried to fight it. He couldn't let Aggie wait much longer. It's much colder at night. She must be freezing while waiting for him.

Trollex flipped his fins as fast as he could to keep pushing the strong current that pushed him back until he felt he was finally free to swim.

Back at Aggie, she was now shivering because of the night breeze, but she couldn't get back inside the castle and thought Trollex abandoned her. She still has to wait.

Just in the nick of time, Trollex emerged his head from the water, and saw the shivering Aggie.

"Hey, Aggie! Sorry it took so long. The currents were stronger tonight," He felt sorry for the princess for making her wait that long for him

"D-d-don't w-w-w-worry… I-I-I'm f-fine…" Aggie shivered, but she tried to block out the chill.

She put on her glass helmet as Trollex held out a hand to her. Aggie took the offer as Trollex carefully guided her into the water. She was wearing a gown, which was not suitable for swimming, but it was a royal dinner as Aggie wanted to be formal.

No doubt about it. When Trollex and Aggie were swimming, the princess had a hard time swimming with her dress, but Trollex made sure he won't let go of her hand.

When the two entered a cave, Aggie recognized this as the same cave she visited on the 2nd day of her visit with the Techno Trolls. When Trollex led Aggie upwards, they emerged out of the water, and into the crystal cave where Techno Trolls occasionally raved.

"We're here!" Trollex called as he helped Aggie to step up at the rocky shore.

"Ah, son, you made it!" King Ocean exclaimed delightfully.

Ahead of them was the whole royal Techno Family floating still around a floated table with clam plates, shell goblets, and coral utensils. The main dish at the middle of the table was underwater Spring Rolls that had crab meat and tuna wrapped with kelp.

When Trollex and Aggie approached the family, the prince was surprised that Bliss Marina was there beside his father.

"Dad, why is Bliss Marina here?" he asked.

"We invited her, dear. It won't be a good dinner for our guest without your future queen," Seastar answered for her husband.

"Um, yes, it is," Trollex felt so embarrassed that his "fiancée" was here for dinner with Aggie around. It wasn't like Trollex didn't want Bliss marina around, but he knew his parents' scheme to keep Aggie away from him. He just hoped no one would ruin dinner.

Luckily for Aggie, the table was near the rocky shore as she was safe to sit down, and eat with Trollex's parents. She also noticed Synth at the other side as he waved at her. Aggie then waved him back.

King Ocean then started the conversation as dinner started, "So, Princess Aggie of the Magic Musical tribe, right? I see you're a good companion to our son."

"Um, yes, he's a good friend," Aggie answered while getting one Spring Roll.

Queen Seastar clapped her hands together, "Oh, this is delightful! We never give time for Trollex to make friends on land… except for King Quincy and Queen Essence's sons."

"Oh, those twins! How could I forget about them?!" Ocean chuckled as Trollex rolled his eyes, feeling that his parent wanted him to forget about his first visit on land when he was still a guppy.

"So, Princess Aggie, how was the Spring rolls?" Seastar asked the young princess.

Aggie was already munching down on the Spring Roll as she swallowed before answering, "I love it, Your Technoness! It was really good! I love the sweet taste of crab meat and tuna in a kelp!"

"I'm very happy you love the food, Princess Aggie. It's my queen's recipe," the Techno King complimented, making her queen blush. He then asked the Magic Musical Princess again, "So, Aggie, since our son showed you around the reef, how do you like the kingdom so far?"

Aggie sighed dreamingly as she liked to confess this, "It's everything that I've been dreaming about ever since I was little. I've always loved the ocean and everything in it: the shells, the corals, the fish… It's good when reading them in books or in pictures, but nothing beats the real thing."

"That's right. The real experience is better!" Seastar giggled, "But what about the rave here? Or our culture?"

"Techno is amazing! The loud beats, the lights, the raves! This is better than the Techno raves on land! The Magic Techno Trolls didn't rave as much as you," Aggie replied.

"We rave to the top, girl! That's what we do!" Synth cheered loudly and proudly.

"Well, I'm flattered that a Land Troll like you would be interested about the waters and Techno culture," Ocean smiled.

"I can't help myself. It would be amazing to live here… if only I can choose Techno," Aggie then frowned.

"Why wouldn't you?" Bliss Marina asked.

"I still haven't decided yet. All kinds of music are good, but I have to choose wisely," the princess admitted.

"Well, you have to be quick because, according to the Magic Musical culture, you're now old enough to choose your music so you can have your colors," Ocean said before changing the topic, and "By the way, have you heard my son is about to get married?"

Trollex almost spat out his digested food. He couldn't believe his father brought that topic to the Troll he admired.

"Um, yes, Your Technoness, it would be a good wedding," Aggie said with a smile, though it was a fake smile.

"Well, since you were friends with my son, I could invite you and your family to the wedding," the king declared.

Trollex's eyes widened as Aggie lifted her head.

"R-Really?" She asked, feeling upset

"Well, if the rest of you have helmets you're wearing, then it's fine by us."

When Ocean was waiting for an answer from Aggie, Trollex looked at her in worry. She was invited to his forced wedding that Trollex didn't want Aggie to attend. If Aggie was there at his wedding, he wouldn't stop thinking about her. He has a huge crush on the Land Troll, and he was going to get married with someone who he has no romantic feelings with. He just hoped Aggie won't attend.

Aggie showed a delightful face, but inside of her, she was really upset. She was going to watch the Troll she had a crush on get married at the altar. She wouldn't even bear to look at her crush marrying someone else. But she couldn't take down the invitation from the Techno King as she gulped, "Thank you, Your Majesty, I would tell my parents about the invitation."

Trollex sighed sadly. Aggie is going to attend. It would be a disaster if he's gonna watch his crush witnessing him getting married. He would be staring at Aggie throughout the wedding, not his bride.. He even realized, by the looks on Aggie's face, that she was happy for him, which means she didn't feel the same as he did for him. Guess they'll remain as just friends.

"This calls for a toast, to our future king and queen!" The king raised his goblet as the rest raised as well. But Trollex wasn't satisfied as he only raised his goblet with a silent frown on his face.

This has the same result with Aggie. She was only pretending to be happy, but deep down inside, she was upset. The Troll that she suddenly has a crush on is going to get married. She realized there was no chance to be with Trollex. He's going to get married, and she didn't want to get involved in this affair.

After the Trolls finished eating, Aggie stood up while wearing her glass helmet, "Thank you for the dinner, King Ocean and Queen Seastar, I appreciated you for welcoming me to your kingdom."

"As long as you didn't cause any trouble or drown, you're welcome to our kingdom anytime," the Techno Queen smiled.

"I'll escort Aggie out of the cave," King Ocean volunteered before telling his two songs, "Trollex, Synth, help your mother clean up."

Obeying their father, Trollex and Synth stayed with their mother as King Ocean escorted Aggie down into the water to leave the cave.

As King Ocean and Aggie were out of the cave, the Magic Musical Princess turned to face the Techno King with a smile on her face.

"Thank you very much for the dinner, Your Technoness," she bowed down respectfully.

"It's a pleasure, princess," King Ocean bowed in return, "I'm glad you're friends with my son, but I don't want you to be too close to him."

"W-What do you mean?" Aggie asked.

"My son is going to be king soon, and he's going to get married. I don't want you to distract him," the King of Techno pleaded.

"I didn't distract him. He's my friend."

"I know, you are, but once he's king, he will never have time to bond with close friends like you. He has to stay focused with his responsibilities. You're a distraction to my son, and I don't want him to abandon his duties."

"But I—"

"Please, princess. It's for his own good. It's for our kingdom. Stay away from my son."

Aggie didn't say anything, but she was hurt inside. She only took punishment from her parents, but he easily disobeyed some of their rules, but taking orders from the King of Techno, this was so serious. She was forbidden to see Trollex because she was a distraction to him from his duties as future king. Aggie wanted to understand, but whenever she was around Trollex, she felt so… different, and happy. Without him…, she didn't know anymore.

Just then, when Trollex came out of the cave, he held Aggie's hand, and told his father, "I'll take Aggie back on the beach. It won't be long."

Silently, the two swam off before Aggie turned back at King Ocean, who nodded at her to obey his orders. Aggie just frowned and turned forward silently, not wanting to tell Trollex about his father's orders to her. This might probably be the last time she'll ever see him until the wedding day.

When the two arrived at the beach, Aggie stepped on shore, and removed her helmet.

"I'm sorry about my parents. I have no idea they invited Bliss. They made a huge deal for my arranged wedding," Trollex said.

"No, no, it's okay, Trollex. Your parents meant well," Aggie made a fake smile, "I'm… I'm just happy for you that you're going to get married," she didn't want to make a tone that she was sad about Trollex's wedding

"Yeah…, I'm happy too." Trollex nodded, making a small frown. He showed he didn't like getting married to someone, but he didn't want Aggie to know he has feelings for her, "Well, I'll see you around?"

Aggie almost shed a tear as she remembered that she can't see him anymore until the wedding. She wanted to tell him that he won't see her around soon, but she couldn't because of his father. He just has to lie to him so he won't be worried, "Sure. Goodnight, Trollex."

Aggie turned, and walked off sadly, hiding her face with her behind. Trollex watched her go as he dove back into the water, and swam back home.

When Aggie made it back to the castle, she made sure her dress was dry so no one gets suspicious where she really was.

When she made it to her bedroom, Aggie closed the door behind her, and threw herself on the bed. She couldn't hold her tears anymore. It's not only because she's sad that she won't see Trollex sooner, she's sad because it was too late for her to confess her feelings for him. She was too late. She's stuck in the friendzone forever.

Back in the Techno Reef, after arriving in LED castle, Trollex was sitting on his bed while Beat was already asleep on his little clam bed. Trollex couldn't stop thinking about Aggie. He always thought she might feel the same way as he felt for him, but she looked so happy about being invited to the wedding by his father. He couldn't believe she didn't reciprocate the feelings for him. Maybe because Trollex didn't tell her real soon that he was in love with her. It was his fault that he was stuck in a friendzone with Aggie.

Trollex took out her phone, and was about to text Aggie, but then, his parents entered his room, surprising him that he put his phone down.

"Trollex, we need to talk about Princess Aggie," King Ocean started.

"I thought you liked her. I mean, you were nice to her," Prince Trollex pointed.

"We are, Trollex, but you seemed to be so distracted when you thought of her," Queen Seastar said.

"No, I'm not," Trollex argued.

"Yes you are!" the king bellowed, "Trollex, you're new friend kept you away from your duties! You've always been texting and calling on your phone often, and now I know why. You were contacting that Troll every day!"

"She's my friend, dad!" The prince shouted back.

"Yes, I know, and a distraction! You have no time to make new friends from the land, Trollex! You have more business to take care of before you will become king, and you have a wedding to plan!"

"My wedding won't be around for another 3 months!"

"3 months is sooner, Trollex! When the holidays come, you have to spend more time with your family than your duties. This is exactly what I was talking about ever since I found out you were collecting Land Troll stuff. You're wasting your time bonding with the princess! Trollex, I don't want to come to this, but you leave me no choice, but to punish you."

Trollex knew this would happen. He'd been punished several times by his father, but this is serious, especially when Aggie was involved. If he was not underwater, he could sweat in panic, but he couldn't, but he was nervous of what punishment he'll take.

"You are forbidden to see that Land Troll for the time being," King Ocean declared.

The Prince of Techno exclaimed, "What?!"

"You are also forbidden to contact Princess Aggie at any cause, including your phone or letters," the King then quickly snatched Trollex's phone from his side with his hair to confiscate it.

"No!" Trollex cried, trying to reach for his phone.

"I'm sorry, but this is for your own good! I'll have the guards to check your every move. I'll make sure you won't call, text, or leave the reef just to see the princess!" Ocean said before swimming out of the room with Trollex's phone in his hand.

Trollex watched his father, taking his phone from him. He couldn't believe his own father confiscated his phone. Now he'll never stay in touch with Aggie soon. He lowered himself back on his bed, and began to sob.

Seastar saw how sad her son was. As a mother, she couldn't bear to see one of her sons sad. A mother can feel what her child feels. She sat beside Trollex while placing a hand on his back, "I'm sorry, Trollex."

"It's so unfair!" Trollex shouted with a sad tone of his voice, "Why would I have to follow everything that you two say? What won't you listen to me? Why won't you let me tell you what I want?"

"Son, sometimes, you can't get everything what you want. Life is not fair. And this is for the kingdom, Trollex. You're the prince. You're the heir to the throne, you have more responsibilities than you realize," the queen explained.

"Then maybe I don't want to be a prince anymore!" The prince yanked away from his mother, looking blankly at the opposite side.

Seastar knew how Trollex felt. She wanted to support her son's likes and interests, but as queen, she had to follow her role, and she couldn't argue with her husband. She was trying to avoid fights between them. She loved her husband, but she never loved his rules and traditions of the royal family. Seastar then swam out of Trollex's bedroom before slowly closing the door.

When his mother was gone, Trollex's sob turned to cry as he covered his face with his hands. Though his tears were liquid too, underwater, his tears were like tiny bubbles as they floated upwards. Being around his parents made him feel like a prisoner of his own castle. He couldn't do everything he wanted around here. His father was the ruler, and he had to follow orders. Trollex was sad, not only because he was punished, but also because he couldn't contact Aggie. He was about to text something important to her, but his father took his phone. Now he'll never send the message he wanted to tell Aggie… about his feelings for her. He'll never get to see her until his wedding day.