Here's chapter 10!
I apologize for any delay. In case you haven't known, I recently gained a job which is 10 hours of labor from 6am-4pm and when I return home, I fall asleep that fast, my friends. But I haven't forgotten this story or the others, so each chapter might take a while. I appreciate your loyalty and patience so I hope this will make it up to you!
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A Blue Angel Born From Love
Chapter 10: Wood's Attempt and Joy's Singing Contest
-Back in the present-
Branch continued on as Poppy listened while lying on her belly, her chin on her palms, and her feet waving back and forth.
"So you see, Poppy, even after Trollstice, things returned to normal, though there were many changes in both good and bad ways. Many trolls lost their family members, but they still lived on. Shiningstar met the love of his life after losing his father, homes have been rebuilt, and Creek was born, though I can't decide whether that was a good thing or a bad thing."
Poppy snickered and coyly remarked. "Branch."
Branch chuckled, raising his hands. "Okay, in reality, how could anyone know that Creek would turn out to be a sly, shallow, cunning, traitorous, son of a-"
"Branch!" Poppy frowned while covering her ears to avoid hearing a swear from her friend.
"What? I was going to say 'Bergen'," he calmly stated.
"Oh, that's okay then," Poppy shrugged. "But still, all life born in the village is special. Don't you think so, Guy Diamond?" She turned, only to realized that he's not in his usual spot. "Guy Diamond? Where are you?"
"I always thought Guy Diamond was not the troll that would sit still for hours," Branch commented. "But this is ridiculous and kind of rude."
They were both interrupted by the arrival of their glitter friend, panting while carrying a plate of sandwiches and berries. "Sorry I'm late. I got a little hungry so I went back home and brought these sandwiches and berries that I made in case you're all hungry as well." He placed the plate near them.
"Great, I'm starving!" Poppy grabs a sandwich and took a big bite. "Come on, Branch! Tell us more! What happened next?!" She asked with her mouth full, scattering crumbs near Branch.
"Alright! Alright! Calm down, Poppy." Branch chuckled. "The story's not going anywhere. Just please chew a little before you swallow and don't spill your crumbs onto my locket! It's a priceless family heirloom." Poppy swallowed in order for the former grumpy troll to continue as he stoked his chin. "Alright, now where was I? Oh yes! After Creek was born, things went on quite well in the village. Months went by and my parents grew closer and closer than ever. Their love was as obvious as a Bergen in a troll-only party. And when spring came, my father had only one thing in mind: to have the troll he wants to marry."
"Aw!" Poppy placed her hand in her heart at the thought of that romantic scene while Guy Diamond spoke "Oh, that's sweet. I hope he's talking about your mom, Branch."
"Guy!" Branch glared as he took a bite of his own sandwich. "Anyway, my father thought that very soon, he would have to make a move on Primrose before anything else happens. So, during the end of spring, he had planned something special for Primrose. But that all had to wait when Poppy's mother, Queen Joy, had issued a special event for everyone to enter."
-Back to the past-
Many days came and went since Trollstice and Creek's birth and the trolls lived happily and peaceful since then. Autumn turns to winter and winter turns to spring.
During the months that passed, new things have arrived for our friends once more. Big Bash and Olivia have announced great news to their friends: they were going to have a baby! The soon to be parents couldn't be even happier, especially Big Bash who became a blubbering mess with his tears of happiness. Olivia currently is only four-almost five months pregnant and her tummy was starting to show. Her pregnancy had brought major cravings for sweets which her husband had to double make to fulfill her needs, but he didn't mind since she is eating for two now.
Later on, Joy's friend Chester had just became a proud papa to a little llama troll born in the middle of spring. It was a boy with fuzzy red and pink stripey fur, four light blue legs, blue eyes and hair and he named his new son: Cooper. Cooper was able to stand, though clumsily, from the moment he was born and was able to start walking by his parents' side. Now a month old and he happily skipped and trotted around, exploring new areas and discovering new things as well.
Over time, Wood and Primrose grew closer more and more each day. They've dated various occasions, sang together, shared hugs during hug time and any other time, and they spent time together under their favorite willow tree. There are times when Wood would ponder about his life while watching the moon from his window and whether or not, he would finally settle down with the girl of his dreams. Finally though, he decided that it was time for him to make the ultimate move.
One spring morning, about three weeks since Cooper was born, Wood was in his room getting ready for the day. He combed his hair thoroughly, checked his breath in case it smelled, and looked himself in the mirror practicing his speeches.
"Okay, Wood," Wood said to himself. "You can do this. You've faced Bergens and hungry spiders. This is nothing, except it might cost everything I worked and hoped for!" He groaned. "How am I going to do this? I could just go right to her and say 'Yo, baby. What do you think of you and me, doing that wedding thing?'"
He posed as what a bodybuilder would do. He shook his head. "No, too brawny." He then held a rose in his hand and spoke in a french accent. "You are the only rose I need in my life." He scoffed. "No, too French. Maybe I could just do the puppy eyes routine or my last resort: beg."
"You? Beg? That's something my boy would never do. Not even to a Bergen."
Wood was started by his mother who stood by the door with a smile. He blushed madly and flustered. "Mom! Um, how long where you standing there?"
"Long enough. Forgive me, your door was opened."
"Oh, it's okay, mom." Wood assured her as he returned gazing at his mirror. Rosiepuff walked to him and placed a hand on his shoulder, calming him down. "Oh, mom. How am I going to ask her?" He then reached into his pocket and took out a box. He opened it, revealing inside a beautiful golden necklace in the shape of a heart. "I hope that she likes my gift for her and that she accepts my proposal."
"My dear, I'm sure that she'll love anything you give her," Rosiepuff said, gently rubbing his shoulders.
"How could you know that? And don't say it's a mother's intuition," Wood softly asked.
She smiled as she gently made him face her. "I'll tell you how. It's because she loves you. She would love anything that comes from your heart and from you. I believe that you have nothing to worry about." Rosiepuff then kissed his forehead.
Wood chuckled but then looked down. "But...What if she says no? Or what if I make a fool out of myself?" He said worriedly. All of those questions kept coming to his mind.
Rosiepuff then embraced him in a hug which he returned. "You shouldn't worry. Primrose is not the kind of troll that would think you're a fool or even say no to you. Wood, all will be fine. Remember what your father said? Just follow your heart for it will never fail you."
Wood sighed and then nodded. "You're right. Thanks, mom."
"Well, you better hurry because time is going by without you."
Wood wondered until he looked up at his clock. ""Oh no! I'm late!" He then ran out of his room after placing his gift in his pocket. "Bye, mom! Wish me luck!"
"Bye son! I love you!" Rosiepuff said.
"I love you too!" Wood cried out. He ran out the door with the box rattling in his pocket.
Wood ran towards the village in search of Primrose. He looked around and then finally, there she was, quietly smelling some flowers growing in a garden.
'Okay, I mustn't panic. I must remain calm and just be myself.' He thought to himself. He took a deep breath, exhaled and then walked towards her.
"Wood!" Primrose shouted once she became happy to see him.
"Primrose!" Wood happily shouted back. He held her hands in his. "I'm so sorry I'm late, Prim. I just lost track and-"
"Oh don't be sorry, Wood. It's fine," Primrose smiled. Wood gave her a smile back. "Now, shall we head off?"
"Yes. Let's." He nodded.
For the rest of the morning, the couple walked around the village, greeting to some trolls on the way. They talked and hugged during 'Hug time' and even laughed together. Later on, they had lunch together in a cafe where they were alone in a table.
"I'm having a wonderful time, Wood. But anytime I'm with you will always be wonderful," She said lovingly.
"It's the same when I'm with you, too." He said while holding his hands in hers. Wood's hands started to shake a bit. He was nervous.
"Wood, are you alright?" She asked.
"I...I'm..." Wood muttered and then gulped nervously.
"Is there something wrong?"
"Oh no! Everything is perfectly fine! It's just..."
"Just what?"
He sighed and gazed into her beautiful, sky blue eyes. "Well, you see, now that we're alone, there's something...that I...have been meaning to ask you."
Primrose looked surprised at what Wood just said. "Yes? What is it?" She gazed into Wood's green eyes waiting for his question.
"Err... it's like this. Primrose, I would be...most honored if you...if you-"
"HEY, GUYS!"
In a flash, Shiningstar bursts between them, startling them. "Ahh!" Wood even fell from his chair. He rubbed his head.
"Wood, are you alright?" Primrose checked on him. Luckily, he recovered quickly.
"Yes, I'm fine," he said.
Shiningstar looked at both of them. "Was I interrupting something?"
"As a matter of fact, you kind of were," Wood replied.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Shiningstar apologized. "You go back and continue...whatever is you were doing."
"Never mind, it's...nothing," Wood mumbled, feeling upset that his question would go unanswered. "And besides, the moment's kind of gone now."
"What's up, Star?" Primrose wondered.
"Have you heard the news? Queen Joy has decided to issue a singing contest for all to enter in order to see who would be considered the best singer of all time!" Shiningstar exclaimed, with an auto tuned voice.
"And who told you that?" Wood wondered.
"Queen Joy send and posted out posters all over the village. Singers would sign up and sing in a concert for all trolls to hear and it's in three days!" Shiningstar then pulled out of the posters and handed it to his friends. "Here, read it for yourselves!"
Wood then began to read the notice out loud. "Looking to add more fun, excitement, and love for music to your simple, carefree life?"
We jump to Thorn reading the next line of the poster while Ivy was bottle-feeding Creek. "Then become part of the greatest singing contest ever to hit our beloved troll village!"
"And be forever adored by your friends plus hundreds of trolls you don't know!" Olivia was reading the poster by the bakery where her husband is buying ingredients and pastries.
"All trolls of all ages are welcome to participate. Duets, trios, quartets, and any number of trolls in one song. There's no limit to it!" Starlight read it to Coral while they helped brush each others' hair.
The scenes jumps to Rhythm yelling the words out loud to her boyfriend DJ Sonic while playing on the DJ loudly. "There are only two rules: Everyone with a passion for singing is welcome and to have fun!"
The final scene is Chester reading the poster while giving Cooper a bath. "The contest would be held on the antepenultimate day of this month. That's three days from today, 7:00 pm sharp. Until then, rest those vocal cords and let them be heard on that night. See ya there, Queen Joy."
"This is amazing!" Wood exclaimed.
"I know, right?" Shiningstar agreed. "And I'm going to enter it with my sister. We're pros when it comes to duets. What about you two?"
"It sounds fun. Primrose, you must enter," Wood proclaimed.
Primrose's smile disappeared. "I could never win."
"What's that? Is that my girlfriend speaking, hmm?" Wood asked surprisingly. He couldn't believe that the troll he loves dearly, the same troll that loves to sing her heart out is refusing to participate. "Why would you think that?"
Primrose twiddled her fingers shyly. "I don't know. It sounds like there's going to be a lot of trolls to see me compete. I've never been onstage to a huge crowd."
"You have to, Primrose," Wood gently said to her. "You have the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. It's meant to be shared and heard by everyone."
"But what if I'm not good enough?"
"Are you kidding? Of course you're good enough. Heck, you're probably the best in my book. The first step in winning is believing you can win." Wood then thought of an idea. "Then how about this? I'll enter the contest if you do!"
"What? You will?" Primrose was surprised to hear this.
"Why not? It might be fun. We have three days to prepare," Wood declared. "One of us will have to reach to the top. That way, no matter who wins, we'll celebrate and maybe share the prize if there are any."
"You're on!" Shiningstar agreed, liking the idea and competition.
"What do you say, Primrose? If not for the audience, then do it for me," Wood pleaded.
Primrose thought for a moment. She always enjoyed singing and if she won, it would make her and her friends proud. She just can't let this opportunity slide, no matter what obstacles are in the way. "Okay, I'll do it. But don't think I'll give you all the luck for the contest. I'll need it as much as you do!" She playfully smirked.
"Then it's a promise!" Wood stretched his hand forward as Shiningstar and Primrose placed their hands on top of Wood's.
"PROMISE!"
"Well, I'm off! Gotta start practicing with Starlight. See ya on the day of the contest!" Shiningstar waved farewell to the two trolls who waved back.
"Guess we better start practicing ourselves, don't we, Primrose?" Wood said.
"Yes, we do," She nodded in agreement. "Now, what was it that you were gonna ask me before, Wood?"
Wood recalled of his attempt to propose to her. He played with the box in his pocket and knew that if they were going to enter the contest, he should not let it distract them both. He thought that in case they didn't win the contest, this proposal might be an even greater prize for them.
"Oh, right. Well, it's...nothing you should be concerned about," Wood finally said, though he wished he had told her sooner. "But I promise you this: I'll tell you about it after the contest, whether we win or lose."
"Oh. Okay. Then I'm looking forward to it. Well, I better head home and practice my singing. Thank you for another wonderful time together. I wish you the best," She then kissed him on the lips which he happily returned.
"No matter what happens, you'll always be the winner in my eyes," Wood kindly said.
"And you are to me, too," She told him as they shared another kiss together.
-Back in the present-
"I can't believe it! He was so close in proposing to her!" Poppy exclaimed in shock. "Why did he decide to stay quiet about it?"
"I understand how you feel, Poppy. But don't worry, things do get better later on," Branch assured her as he took another bite of his sandwich. "My father thought that it would be better to try again after the contest."
"So, both your parents entered the contest?" Poppy asked hopefully. "Who became the winner?"
"Ah-ah!" Branch waved his finger. "I'm not saying anything about the contest. You got to leave them wondering." He then glared suspiciously at the food he's holding. "Just as I'm wondering about this sandwich. What the heck is in this, Diamond?"
"Well, it's peanut butter and glitter. It's our old family recipe," Guy Diamond replied.
"Yuck!" Branch spat out the food and rubbed his tongue to get rid of the taste. "Eew! You know I don't like glitter, especially on food!" He then secretly threw the rest of the sandwiches away for the critters to eat, if they'll have them.
"Branch, can we get back to the story?" Poppy asked.
"The chef did it!" Branch cried until he slapped his forehead in realization. "Oops! Gave away that ending!" Guy Diamond laughed at his mistake.
"I meant the story of your parents," Poppy repeated.
"Okay." Branch chuckled. "For the next couple of days, my parents and their friends practiced their singing and searched for the right song for the competition. This would probably be the biggest event of the year. Leave it to your mother to prepare such an event. Right, Poppy?"
"Branch!" Poppy laughed.
"You know it's true, Poppy. You know it's true. You're your mother's daughter after all," Branch smirked. "Anyway, it wasn't long until the day of the contest arrived and boy, was it spectacular."
-Back to the past-
Three days later...
It was the night of the contest. It takes places at a huge stage filled with flower buds, colorful illuminating lights, a stereo and DJ system on the left which DJ Sonic was in charge, and big red curtains.
The audience was packed with hundred of cheering and hollering trolls in all ages and colors. They were all excited for the event that would be playing before them. Some of them had banners for the troll they want to win, others were clapping and shouting, and some even bought food and refreshments to enjoy. They even had glow sticks and glow in the dark ornaments on them to show off.
Behind the stage, the contestants were warming up their vocal cords. Ivy was doing meditating breathing techniques in rhythm. "Focus on the goal. Ohmmmmm."
Olivia, who signed up to sing even though she was four months pregnant, was practicing her melodies. "Lala-lalala! Lala-lalala!"
Shiningstar and Starlight, being the only duet to perform, gave each other confidence and support. "Remember, brother: the tip of the tongue, the teeth, the lips." Starlight said while doing warm up exercises with him.
Chester was practicing beat boxing and rapping his lyrics. "Lift your head up cause you're a star. Be strong, boy, know what you are, and papa said knock them out!" He practiced his rap confidently. "Let's do this!"
Rhythm was trying to maintain her focus. "Power of the music. Find your beat and feel the rhythm in you."
And finally, Primrose was pacing back and forth nervously. She peaked through the curtains and gulped at the crowd. "Full house. I can't do this."
Wood wrapped his arms around her neck to comfort her. "Don't fret about it, Primrose. You got to try everything and do your best until the very end. You got to believe in yourself and sing from your heart. I know you'll be great!"
"You really think so?" She wondered.
"Of course I do. And I've been wondering. How about we meet in our favorite place after this? I have something for you."
"What is it?"
"You'll just have to wait after the contest. And here's a little bit of good luck for you." He then gently kissed her lips which she returned. "Knock em dead, Prim. Not literally, I mean."
Primrose chuckled. "I know. Thanks, Wood. I hope that either one of us will win."
"Me too." He nodded. He then heard the show starting and smiled. "Well, this is it. The show must go on!"
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