Chapter 24
(After Branch's and poppy's wedding, they both went on a trip together for a couple weeks and today was the day they were coming back)
DJ: guys I see them! Poppy! Branch!
Poppy: (drops everything and runs to hug them) I'm so happy to see you guys, I've missed you all!
Branch: (joins in on the hugs)
Biggie: how was your trip?!
Branch: it was great...we had fun
Satin: kinda sucks to be back in a way you know? I mean Branch it's your first day as king tomorrow
Branch: thanks for reminding me (although branch was now happy he still had some cases of being grumpy) sorry it's been a long day
Poppy: yeah we got a long day ahead of us..we should probably head home
Snack pack: alright see you later!
(Along the way Branch started to show some annoyance as trolls came up to them asking them how the trip was, he didn't say much other than they had fun and poppy knew something was bothering him, by the time they reached their house branch fell on the bed)
Poppy: branch are you ok?
Branch: yeah...it's just the blues I guess...I mean we have to get back to real life now
Poppy: what's wrong with that?
Branch: well now it's really starting to set in that I'm the king now
Poppy: are you nervous?
Branch: I guess I am...I mean I don't know what to expect...you make it look so easy
Poppy: well it's no walk on the beach but it's just about taking care of our people and I'll be right by your side
Branch: (smiles) id like to suggest something as my first order as king
Poppy: what's that?
Branch: you'll see, we should get to bed..I'm so..tired (looks over and sees poppy immediately fell asleep on the floor and Branch chuckled and picked her up and put her in their bed...he did the same himself but couldn't find himself to fall asleep..so many thoughts were rushing through his head..this was gonna feel so weird...him..as the king)
(The next morning)
Poppy: (shakes branch) branch?
Branch: mmm..
Poppy: branch? Branch?
Branch: ugh..what?
Poppy: it's time to get up
Branch: huh? What time is it?
Poppy: 5:45
Branch: what?! Why do we have to be this early! You were never up that early! I still have a couple hours left! (Pulls the covers over his head)
Poppy: think again genuis...the king and Queen have to take part in the morning song and you need this early time to get ready for the day
Branch: wow...this is gonna be harder than I thought
Poppy: you'll get the hang of it, come on I'll make breakfast
Branch: no no! I'll do it!
Poppy: why don't we both it?
Branch: I don't think so...you relax...
Poppy: well aren't you sweet
Branch: like a cupcake (smirks)
(Branch makes blueberry pastries and ginger tea)
Branch: there the king makes breakfast for his queen
Poppy: this looks great, you're the best branch
Branch: (smirks) I am aren't I?
Poppy: well since we're married..I was thinking
Branch: about what?
Poppy: when do you think it'll be time to have kids?
Branch: (chokes on his tea) kids? Poppy for goodness sakes we've only been married for a week, you wanna talk about kids now?
Poppy: i don't mean right now...I just meant down the road
Branch: I don't want to jump ahead just yet...let's just take things one at a time
Poppy: that's what you said about about us being married and you did it fast
Branch: kids..is a different story..we've got so much going on, a baby isn't in the cards right now
Poppy: but branch
Branch: can we talk about this later? We gotta get going soon anyway
Poppy: oh I didn't even notice the time! Come on!
Branch: alright alright I'm coming
(The morning song starts and once it's over everyone gathers around)
Branch: alright alright settle down! Now...as most of you all know...it's been almost two years since we've given up trollstice...but we haven't ever had the time to properly bury our loved ones that died...so as king I decree that this upcoming trollstice we have a memorial for all the ones who have lost someone durning trollstice so they will never be forgotten...we've never done one properly and I think it's time we start...
(Lots of the trolls start to smile and they agree to it right away, and then much more is discussed and it was weird to branch to giving out orders...this was still all new to him..but he was so happy to finally give peace to the bergens who had sacrificed their lives way back when)
Poppy: branch what were you so worried about?! You did great!
Branch: it's still weird to me..but I'll get used to it
Poppy: now about..
Branch: if you're gonna talk about kids...you already know my answer
Poppy: no not that! I was thinking for the memorial we could light lanterns so their sprits can travel freely..forever
Branch: that's actually a great idea...I know..my grandma would've liked to be a free spirit
Poppy: and she always will be
(Later that night all the trolls gather around and light up their lanterns)
Branch: to all the trolls who have lost their lives durning that horrible time...I want to set you free..we have accomplished what was impossible for years...we no longer have to live in fear..and while some lives might have been taken too young or too late...we have never forgotten...you will be in our hearts forever...(lights his lantern and lifts it up in the air) to my grandma
Pink Troll: my mother
Green troll: my sister..
DJ: one of my childhood friends..
Purple troll: my best friend..
Yellow troll: my parents
(The rest of the trolls say a member they have lost and light up the sky with their lanterns...)
Green Troll: thank you king branch...for always remembering...
Branch: (smiles)
Poppy: that was nice...it really was..I didn't lose anyone to trollstice but...I never thought of doing something like this..
Branch: well and now we can combine all our idea together as one (smiles)
(A few months later, life for the trolls couldn't be better, with their new king and Queen working well together what more could be perfect for this couple? Well...little did they know a new adventure would be just around the corner..)
Poppy: (wakes up and feels dizzy and lies back down)
Branch: (gently shakes her) poppy? Hey seeetheart, what's wrong?
Poppy: (groans) I don't feel well...let me sleep
Branch: do you feel queasy?
Poppy: very (pulls the blankets over her head)
Branch: well the troll flu has been going around..
Poppy: great just what I need
Branch: hey hey it's gonna be ok...you know why?
Poppy: (groans) why?
Branch: because I'm going to give you TLC..tender loving care
Poppy: shut up branch
Branch: (teases) hey now, I'm just trying to help you
Poppy: it's not the troll flu...it can't be...I've never been sick
Branch: nows not the time to be naive..(kisses her forehead) get some rest...I'll come home a little early to take care of you
Poppy: get out of here
Branch: alright alright I'm going
(He leaves and poppy doesn't get any better)
Cooper: hey branch where's poppy?
Branch: she didn't feel well
DJ: is it the troll flu? It's been going around
Branch: it might be, she looked kinda pale, I feel bad I just left her behind but I don't have a choice
Peppy: yes you do...I'll take over today..go take care of your wife
Branch: thanks peppy! (Runs back home and finds poppy throwing up) oh my gosh poppy! Are you ok?
Poppy: not really!
Branch: (holds her hair back) it's ok...it might be the troll flu...do you have any other symptoms?
Poppy: I'm just tired and feel nauseas, I just wanna go to bed
Branch: alright..(carries her to bed and tucks her in, but every half hour or so she would throw up and Branch made her some broth but she refused to eat it)
Poppy: I'm not eating that!
Branch: you have to eat something! It'll make you feel better!
Poppy: the smell of it is making me sick let alone the taste! Now I feel achy all over
Branch: ok ok just relax...it'll be ok..
Poppy: (after throwing up a couple more times she falls asleep but Branch isn't quite convinced this is the troll flu since she doesn't have a fever)
Branch: (looks over at her, she looked so miserable...he didn't know what to do..even if he was at risk for being sick he laid right next her and held her) I love you poppy..(kisses her head)
Poppy: (half awake) I love you too
Branch: shh..get some sleep...(he lays with her for a couple hours and sneaks out of the house and asks everyone else what it could be but they were all convinced it was the troll flu)
(The next morning poppy didn't feel much better..she continued to throw up but then...something new came up)
Poppy: branch...I'm kinda hungry for pickled roots
Branch: pickled roots? You've never liked it
Poppy: well I really want to eat some and some peanut butter
Branch: I don't think you should be eating those..if this is the troll flu then you should be eating liquids
Poppy: oh come on..I want some real food
Branch: its too risky poppy
Poppy: ugh...
Branch: how are you feeling?
Poppy: I still feel a little nauseous and i just ache all over
Branch: it's ok...um..this is confusing since you don't have a fever..should we call a doctor?
Poppy: anything!
Branch: alright alright (walks out and finds doctor plum who agrees to check her out)
(Dr plum checks poppy over and determines the cause of her sickness)
Dr plum: (smiles) well all I can say is congratulations
Branch: huh?! What'd you talking about?
Dr plum: you're pregnant poppy
(Both of them go numb and their blood feel like ice)
Poppy: what pregnant?!
Branch: oh...crap...
Well we all knew that was gonna happen sooner or later! And everyone, the next chapter will be the LAST chapter! As everyone wanted, I will be making a sequel, I still haven't decided on the title but I'll reveal it in the final chapter...thank you to all who loved this fanfic! I didn't think anyone would like it this much! I will reveal what the sequel will be about after the last chapter is posted! Thank you all so much! Don't forget to review! And stay tuned for the final chapter! And yup Branch and poppys lives are now changing! ~Ash