Tresillo finally calmed down, he was ready to kill the Pink bitch.
Nieto, there is something you will need and I have an idea of where they are, you may need the brothers.
'Mari, Bora' he looked at his sisters, 'what's wrong.'
'Ligia and Cayo want to help get our brother back' the twins spoke together, ' we want to help too'
'Okay' the looked at him shocked, he didn't care right now, he looked at them and held open his arms, hugging his girls to him, 'we'll get him back sillo, we promise'
'I know, I'm not leaving him there another second' he rubbed at his chest, 'there something I'm missing'
'what do you mean' Tambora asked.
'he went to the troll tree, he was in his abuelas pod, we need to go there' Tresillo looked out the window, 'will you come with me' felt two pairs of arms squeeze him, 'of course were familia, and so is Branch, he's our brother'.
A soft knock at the door had the three reggaetons look towards its, 'Princesa, Príncipe' he gestured to the seats, 'can we help'
'Out part of the agreement' he watched the green haired troll laid four folders in front of the three of them, 'John Dory, our eldest brother, he stood as Head of the family, he signed them, its official Branch now has the rites to his own contract, with a few exceptions' Tresillo was nervous about this
' we would like to offer you and your families what we offered Branch, a home, with the putt putt tribe if you want it.'
Tresillo smiled at the pair 'Gracias por todo a los dos, pero quiero llevar a Branch a nuestra casa' he gestured to his sisters, 'En la ciudad del reggaeton, si quiere, a curarse.'
The putt putt pair nodded, 'I'm sorry we couldn't get him here.' Tresillo watched as they clasped paws, 'thank you, thank you for trying, to bring him back to me, to his family, what are the rest?'
'I'll let then explain, I think you are owed that, and I know B is'
'what made you want to court him, if you don't mind me asking' the princess asked, Tresillo notice Clay was looking at her fondly, as she practically bounced in her seat, his sisters looked at him they didn't even know.
He ran his thumb over the woven blue band and the soft leather on above it, 'I'll tell you now, i think besides us only Boom is aware' a soft smile pulled at his lips.
'Wait before you tell us in think there are some others whoneedto hear this' Clay stood pressing a kiss to Vivas paw, 'bring the rest they may as well know, why I fell in love Branch'.
'Your majesty's before I start I promised, my Spitfire, but I want you to know, I meant no disrespect or insult to you, your son, your brother, or him.' Tresillo started with this.
Tresillo was exhausted, after Barbs World tour, after losing and regaining his colours, he felt he owed the trolls who had suffered, so he'd offered his skills at repair work, to the trolls in lonesome flats and symphonyville, the Pop trolls had denied any help as they preferred to leave keep the main village protected as possible right now.
He's woken with his shoulders and back tight, rubbing his lower back and trying to stretch his shoulders out, he pondered, he was twenty four, as nice as the ache was sometimes, he didn't think he should hurt like this, but he hadn't had to do such hard work in a while, but he did enjoy it.
Lifting the flap of his tent, the sun caught his face and he just stood, enjoyed and let it soak on to his pelt.
He almost missed the gasp, 'sugar' that was a peculiar, he heard the clatter of something hitting the floor, looking down he saw blue, the Pop troll, Branch, bending down to get the bottles which had rolled over.
He looked at the labelsmuscle soakandaloe rub,a nice coincide,'Non posso crederci' his voice was frustrated, bordering on stressed 'solo una cosa va bene oggi'
Tresillo took in the teal troll, he could smell the frustration in the smoky cinnamon around him, he was juggling a few bottles, well his mamá and papa raised him right.
'you need a paw or two, pop troll' he asked teasing, he heard his voice, this was clearly the wrong thing as the troll jumped, and the remaining bottles spilled from his arms, 'just perfect' his little foot stamped,cute, 'would you not just stand their with the stupid grin on you face and help me' Branch's paw pointing the scattered bottles.
'ask me nicely' he saw mischief glint in the sapphire blue eyes, 'oh mighty alpha, will you help me, please' Tresillo watched as he lowered his eyes coyly the mischief filled gaze never truly let his, Branch didn't disappoint, 'well since you asked so nicely' he tapped his chin, 'let me get a basket they be easier to carry'.
He turned back to his door, when he heard it 'thank you for being so generous in helping this omega...rock pile' his head whipped around, the pop troll was smiling sweetly at him trying not to laugh, he racked his brain,ooooo cheeky,Tresillo like this troll.
'Trust you to flirt with him like that'
'Wasn't the first time remember Bora, whenheinsisted on carrying him, he started teasing hum as soon as he woke up'.
'Oh yeah he was gone on Branch the minute he danced with us, Mari what was it, lord save me from the sexiness of stubborn omegas'
'I hate you'
The Omegas giggled and cooed as Tresillo flushed red, the alphas however growled lightly before being shushed.
The storm had been brutal, the small travelling tribe has been offered shelter in Vibe city until it passed.
Tresillo was helping pass out the blankets and food and water packs the Funk trolls had sent, he waved to Manny who was helping set up temporary tents in the garden.
Checking the supplies he noticed a large pile of trolling blankets, it struck him as odd, he thought back and recalls a distinct lack of pups hanging around, and their normally into everything and anything.
Ligia and Cayo came over to see if Tresillo's needed a paw with distributions, 'have you seen the pups about' he blurted counting the blankets, 'what no hello, how are you' Cayo raised an eyebrow, with Ligia laughing, 'we thought they were with you, but given the lack of you being a jungle gym, we were wrong'Okay he was panicking a little.
'Hey you three, whats poppin' price Darnell had seen the three reggaetons looking worried, he hoped there was enough of everything, his lil blue would never forgive him if anyone was left out.
'Príncipe'
'please don't just call me D or Darnell if you have to be formal, is everything okay, do you need anything else' Darnell shuddered slightly, Branch could be obsessively over prepared, he was the one who organised this entire thing, so if something was missing he'd end up searching high and low to make sure it was available.
'No, no we have more than enough, thank you for you generosity, we were looking for the pups, there normally into everything and the first to clear out anything new' Ligia stated patting Tresillos tense shoulder.
'Oh, their with Branch he offered to help, and ended up with a gaggle of them following him around' Tresillo's shoulders dropped and the tense sigh dropped, 'gracias, puedes, sorry, thank you can you show us' Tresillo corrected.
'Follow me' Tresillo and his new in laws followed the tall Prince to a play park, they saw small groups of the older trolling playing on frames and slides with some of the funk trollings, the Abuela's watching them carefully.
That was when Tesillo saw a small group of younger pups gathered around a seated Branch who appeared to be telling a rather entertaining story given the giggles.
One of the newest additions to the tribe was clinging to Branch's chest fluff and vest, as he drew closer he saw the pup was Mannys, this surprised him as he was extremely protective over the pup since his mate passing.
One of the K-Pop pups had seen him and started babbling pointing, he saw the pop troll was confused, and the little k-pop giggled, standing she grabbed the teal hand and pointed towards him, waving at the group, he braced himself for the influx of small bodies, they didn't disappoint him, he let himself fall to the floor cushioning them as they clung to him, various cries of 'Uncle, sillo and giggles' echoed from the small pile.
He didn't have any pups of his own, he hoped he would by now, but the hinterland trolls saw each other as family and if this was as close as he got, he took every one, hearing a stifled laugh, 'pups, pups we don't jump on trolls' he heard the Pop, Branch, he heard Branch scold, looking up he saw he saw the blue eyes sparkling in mischief, with choruses of awws, Manny's pup clinging tighter to teal pelt, while a paw softly rubbed its back, as then pups climbed off him.
He was about to comment when,
'what we do unca Bwanch' one of the pups who wasn't climbing on him asked, 'well' Tresillo saw a mischievous grin spread across the beautifulwhere did that come fromface as Branch whispered something into the pups ear, causing it to grin and clamber over to the others, who all looked at him.
Now Tresillo was a smart and brave troll, he had to be, but he wasn't stupid, the way the pups started to smile caused him to shuffle back slightly, when a shout of 'get him' saw him pinned to the floor trying to curl into a ball to protect himself from the onslaught of tiny paws.
He could hear Branch laughing at him while he was being attacked by the pups, it was a beautiful sound.
'Okay, okay all, hehe, of you, I think fearsome bounty hunter, haha, has had enough'
The pups were giggling, 'we got you, we got you' he knew what he had to do, 'si, but you woke the tickle monster' the pups scattered as he went to chase them, scooping and tickling in turn as he "caught" them.
Stopping Tresillo looked at the smiling troll and pup, stepping towards him slowly, he saw sapphire blue eyes widen, as he looked around, 'you wouldn't' Branch's smile was looking worried, backed away slightly, 'oh' Tresillos grin widened 'but I would' as lunged, catching the pair carefully, 'te tengo' he whispered carefully cradling the pair, he caught a small blast of sweet peach coming from the laughing troll in his arms.
Tresillo felt the weight of the troll in his arms he was heavier than last time but still, a little light. Branch was looking him the eyes, the smile gone, replaced with a calm look he couldn't decipher. Tresillo's own green eyes flicked to Branch's lips, he could lean in.
Until he heard laughing, his eyes snapped to see Cayo, Ligia, the Prince and Manny had joined, watching them, his arms tighten pulling Branch closer, causing the troll to squeak, 'Lo siento' Tresillo mumbled as he lowered the pair, minding the baby in his arms,it suits him,he admired the Pop troll, he looked comfortable holding the pup, and the faint blush he supported.
'erm, I, er, we just' he heard Branch stammer looking at the trio, 'gracias, señor Branch' Manny was reaching out to the omega, Tesillo saw Branch's paws tighten slightly as the father reached to take it. Tresillo saw sadness flicker in the sapphire blue eyes as he gave the pup back.
He would be wonderful.
'I remember that, was it then Brother' Cayo asked.
Tresillo smiled, shaking his head slightly.
Tresillo looked in despair, the damage caused by the storms, he lifted the torn and tattered sheeting of his tent, everything was soaked, some of the beams had been downed or snapped, he was lucky, there wasn't much left in these sectionsbnow his sisters had joined their mates, but this had been his home, and he was the one who had taken the brunt of the damage it seemed, this made him glad in a sad way, he had nothing to really important to lose.
He lifted the what was the roof of his bedroom, which was covering his bed, soaked and broken. A sigh fell from him, picking up a small stuffed musical note, a joke gift from his sisters from his birthday, but he loved it non the less.
He heard a rustling behind him, followed by a sweet peach and cinnamon scent, and saw Branch, picking his way through the damage with a sad look, 'Hi, erm...' he watched the troll wringing his paws, 'le tue sorelle mi hanno chiesto di venire, io... ehm, erano preoccupate' Tresillo took a moment to translate the rushed answer, 'oh, Gracias, can you tell them not to' he mumbled, looking around the mess.
He looked around at the mess again, 'would, would you like some help' he looked back, he really should send the omega away, but looking at the mess, alone it would take almost a day, but with two it would half that time, he nodded.
It had taken a few hours but between the pair they had managed to collect the torn sheeting and damaged poles from the structure, collect what could be saved and created a pile of things to be disposed of.
Tresillo was shocked he thought the pop troll would have complained about the hard work, but there was no single complaint or moan. He watched as Branch, rigged a cloths line near but not in dangerous area to a fire to help dry his sheets, after the pair scrubbed them.
Their had been no conversation between them other than Branch, asking him about something he had found, he enjoyed it, it wasn't awkward between them.
Tresillo found it comforting, and just enjoyed the warm and happy even when he was picking through the ruins of his casa.
The teal duo were gathered near the fire, waiting for the food to cook, his sisters and their mates with them, Branch was wrapped in a green shawl which Ligia had loaned him, while his green leaf vest was drying.
He watched the light flicker off of the teal trolls face, his colours seemed a little darker than they had a few days ago, he watched as he laughed at something Marimba was saying. 'illo, Tresillo, remember', green fingers snapped in front of him, startled he fell backwards from the log with a grunt, which caused the entire group to laugh, 'so the brave bounty hunter, is easily startled as well as ticklish' he heard the snickering Pop troll.
He looked at the sparking blue eyes again, a plan formed quickly as a smirk flashed across his face, as he clasped and quickly pulled at the paw which was offered to help him up, laughing at the startled expression, not realising until it was too late the position as Branch fell on to him.
He quickly caught him to make sure he wouldn't get hurt.
He cradled the troll close, a paw slid under the shawl, the other cupped the back of his head, he felt the soft the pelt and sturdy back, peach and cinnamon reached his nose his head was in the omegas neck, he could feel the warm breath of the other on his own,muses he was so warm, soft, he smelt divine.
He felt a shift of the body on top of him, when a soft thigh rubbed lightly against his seam by mistake, a low involuntary groan escaped him, causing Branch to freeze as he lifted his head, a soft flush on cheeks from the cool night, the fire illuminated the troll, images flashed through Tresillos mind, he fought back another groan at the ideas.
'Tresillo' the whispered name spilled from the lips of the angel above him. 'Ángel' his own paw slid down the soft nape of the teal neck, the flush on Branch's face deepened, 'we' Tresillo saw the tongue quickly moisten teal lips 'we need to' Tresillo watched as Branch swallowed, 'yes, we should' neither made to move.
Tresillo felt something stirring in the back of his mind, how had this troll taken his senses, watching him helping his village, playing with the pups, one clinging to his chest, helping him with his home, helping his people in vibe city, fighting for his music, their music, disregarding his own exhaustion, that dance,thatdance, the banter and mischievous actions, this troll, Branch, he was everything he could ever want in a mate, this creature, this ángel ensnared him with out even trying.
Muses he wanted to kiss him, to fall into the syren song he wove with out even trying.
That scent, peach and cinnamon filled his brain, his mind, over powering the logic screaming at him to let him go and help him up.
His paw was cupping the soft flushed cheek, as those soft azure eyes looked into his own green, Branch's light breaths fanning across his face, his other holding tightly onto his waist.
'Brother, Branch' the spell around the pair broke, causing his ángel to gasp as he looked away, as he was helped up and away by Ligia and Tambora, Tresillo felt the cold sweep over him as Branch was removed.
Marimba and Cayo, lifted him and escorted (dragged) him away from the group, he looked back over his shoulder at the two omegas fussing over the smaller one.
His rut started the next day and all he could think about was, blue eyes, soft fur, and the heat from the omega, Branch's body.
Several sets of eyes looked at him, some narrow, Boom looked at him with an understanding smile.
Tresillo looked out of the window he felt as if Branch was standing right beside him, he felt something warm on his cheek.
Branch looked out of the window of the pink pod something was pulling his mind towards it, a single tear slipped down his face as he felt her body at his back, he closed his eyes and let himself fall into memories.
Both remembered.
Vibe City and all its guests had been invited to the newly rebuilt Hinterland home, music and food from every genre was every where, Tresillo watched as trolls of various ages were laughing and dancing, Trollings and pup were running around chasing bubbles, playing games and collecting and swapping sweets amongst each other.
He loved the vibe that was floating around, he felt himself get dragged towards the dance area, by his brother and sisters, laughing as they just danced together. After a few songs he pulled out to the drinks tables for a breather.
He watched the crowd who were bursting with energy, it was infectious, he loved it being here, but he longed for the white sandy shores and the crystal clear waters of his family home, it had been almost eight years since he and the girls went back, maybe they should plan a trip.
Tresillo turned to dance floor again, watching he caught sight of the Pop/Funk troll as he'd started calling him, Branch had spent more time with in Vibe City, than he had in Pop Village, and saw him dancing with Manny, laughing as he was spun around.
He was still as stunning to watch as the first time.
Branch hadn't danced so hard in a long time, he loved it, just dancing for fun, not having to dance because it was expected as Pop troll, but just to be free to enjoy the beat and the music, and be able to bow out when ever.
Manny had stolen him from Darnell and Cooper earlier, who knew a country-rock troll could move that fast, the song had finished as he waved his hand for no more, he was exhausted but happy, laughing at the pout Manny gave him when he said no, and watched as he found a new partner for next dance, and started over to drinks table.
He saw Tresillo there as well, he flushed as he remembered the last encounter with him, he didn't understand why he felt so drawn to the alpha, he just made him feel, he spoke to Boom about it after he helped him with his heat, it was a bad one, according to Ablaze and Trickee who were keeping watch on the over bunker, the could pick up on the light scent even when Boom hand washed himself down before he went up for food.
He waved at the reggaeton troll, as he got a cup if raindew soda, the pups were still out so the adult drinks were tucked away until later, looking over the food, he couldn't decide what to get, his eyes were drawn to a colourful rice dish.
'paella' Tresillo saw Branch chewing his lip over the food, his eyes lingering on the dish, Cayo made.
He saw Branch look at him, with wide curious eyes,did he mention he loved those eyes,'that dish its paella, a reggaeton speciality and ...Cayo's best dish'
He watched as Branch spooned some into a dish, and started looking for a table, 'do youmindifijoinyou'smooth Tresillo, really smooth, as he was mentally bashing himself he missed the small smile on Branch's face.
He did however see him nod, grabbing a bowl and some cutlery, he noticed Branch didn't have any, they left to find a table, not realising they were being watched.
Branch enjoyed sitting and talking with Tresillo, he was having fun, the silences that happened, weren't awkward, they just enjoyed it, and conversation was never stilted time just seemed to flow by the pair.
Until he looked up and realised the sun was setting, the food long finished, and how long they'd been talking, 'something wrong'muses how did anyone do anything when this troll spoke, he'd heard Lownote had this effect but he never heard it, Tresillo's voice though was low, smooth and practically washed over him, his accent featured in his more risk dreams more than once. 'No, I just didn't realise how late it was' he gestures to the sky, watching those green eye widen when looked, 'Cuánto tiempo llevamos sentados aquí?' he mumbled, Branch cocked his head, his conversational reggaeton was not the best, he was slowly learning he'd been curious since they had met.
Tresillo looked at the sky dusk was falling quick, he wasn't interested in dancing again tonight, perhaps with present company, he looked at the sky again an idea struck him, 'have you seen the sunset from here' he watched Branch shake his head, standing he offered a paw, in the universal troll, do you trust me.
After guiding Branch to his favourite cliff and laying out a soft sheet, which he'd managed to snag on their way past, he turned, he stopped as breath catching in the back of his throat, the fading light illuminated the pop troll, catching the small amount of glitter freckles dotted across his arms and face, he'd notices them before, but they had become more prominent the longer he'd spent outside.
A nervous laugh escaped him,dios he's going to be the end of me,'best bed, seat, best seat in the village' he felt his face burn as he let out an embarrassed whine.
'Do you say that to all the omegas?' Branch was teasing him, 'only you' he sent a cocky grin back trying to hide his embarrassment, which caused the smaller troll to blush as well.
Branch had no idea why he took the offered paw, but he trusted Tresillo, something was pushing him to go.
He let the troll guide him up a hill, still able to hear the music of the village below, but at a softer level, up here offered some privacy, he didn't have to shout, and he didn't lose the happy vibe, but it had shifted to something more relaxed, comforting, familiar, he just couldn't quite place it.
He stood closer to the edge letting the heat from the setting sun warm his face, as he waited, he wasn't used to being treated like this.
Tresillo treated him different from how he was treated in Pop Village, who treated him like the village outcast and then Poppy, her attention was starting to grate on his nerves, even in Vibe City he was treated different, it wasn't how he was treated in the village, he was treated like a Prince, he was listened to but, there was something in the back ground, he started fiddling with one of his earrings.
Sighing, Tresillo, he let him be himself, didn't force him to stop and stay within his 'station' but let him work and complained once , calling him an idiot for burning his paw before wrapping it, he probably feared what Tambora would do of he tried to force her to only do omega things, he liked her, but at the same time he let him be an omega, letting him fuss over how his home was set up, how thing were folded, making sure everything was just so, even if it meant letting him check over work Tresillo had just done, he noticed that he hadn't changed it when he was invited back, it had made him happy to see and confused because it was the alphas space.
He heard Tresillo gasp, and turned fully towards him.
He held back his own gasp, the fading light made his colours look amazing, the greens and pink had brightened from the work in the sun glowing almost against his own teal pelt, the green eyes mask was nothing compared to the glowing warmth of his eyes.
'best bed, seat, best seat in the village' Branch heard the small embarrassed whine and couldn't help it, as an omega he'd been offered in more vulgar terms to join and alphas bed, even grey, he teased him 'do you say that to all the omegas?' he laughed internally at the normally smooth talking bounty hunter slipped up, until he was flashed a cocky grin, 'only you' his entire body heated up the blush on his own cheeks burned,Dio Tresillo what are you doing to me, Branch held back his own whine.
'Should we' he gestured to blanket, he didn't know where to look and settled on the floor.
'should we' Tresillo swallowed, his throat dry,Diosthis spitfire of a troll really was going to be the end of him.
Those two words conjured images and short circuited his brain at the same time, in ways that really could get him in trouble,why did I think this was good idea again, oh yeah sunset,'I think you'll enjoy this' he held out his paw again.
Tresillo guided Branch to his knees on the sheet, he did not look down, as he all but collapsed next to him, an alarmed gasp 'are you okay?' he wasn't, this syren looking over him was not good for his self control, not in this light but he couldn't look away.
'I think you'll enjoy this' Branch felt a shiver run through his body, he was pushing something, as he took the paws and was guided down in front of the alpha, whose voice practically dripped honey and soothed him in ways he didn't understand.
His face was flushed as he remembered a dream, where this alpha had said those exact words to him, Tresillo wasn't looking which was probably a good thing, his emotions and thoughts were everywhere.
Alarmed when Tesillo flopped on his back, when he couldn't find a reason for the fall he asked 'are you okay?' his paw rested over one of his markings, it was warm to touch, as he rested his slowly traced the arm he felt the muscle underneath flex and tighten, he didn't even realise he was purring, as he pushed his cheek into the larger warm paw.
'Ángel' Branch knew what that meant, he felt his body warm at the name, he stroked the arm, feeling the strength in it, until reached the paws, he started tracing the markings across his knuckles, feeling each scar and callous until Tresillo tangled their fingers.
Muses, it was like that night all over again, his stomach tightening when he saw those forest green eyes trap him he couldn't and didn't want to look away.
Tresillo looked into warm azure eyes of the omega, of Branch, and he saw the endless night skies of home, he shifted slightly to cup glitter flecked cheek, feeling the vibrations from the contented purring, watching the way Branch nuzzled into his palm, his eyes never leaving his 'ángel' he whispered, he watched as trolls cheeks took on a soft flush.
He could feel the light caress on his other arm, causing an involuntary flex, he heard the others breath hitch slightly. He allowed those fingers to trail across his paw, letting Branch examine him, turning it feeling the soft pads following a path only he knew, until Tresillo could no longer stand it and linked their fingers together feeling the warmth seep from the smaller paws.
'Were missing it' he heard the words he wasn't missing anything, 'no lo estamos' he whispered, he watched as Branch's eyes widened, his purring increased 'Ángel' he rumbled.
That was when he heard it soft music filtered up the hill, smiling he recognised the music, 'dance with me'.
'dance with me' Branch felt his heart racing, he shouldn't, he was breaking so many rules,whose rules B,brushing the thoughts aside, he nuzzled the paw again and nodded slowly,what am I doing,they never moved.
'I though we were dancing' he whispered, he couldn't help it those eyes, the were drawing closer, 'we aren't' he was closer, muses his heart, 'Tre...'.
Oh,
Peaches.
Breathing became an issue, he never wanted to stop, green eyes looked down on him, Branch didn't even know when ended up being laid down, but he felt the alphas scruff under his paw, the paw that was tangled in his was now bracketing him from the alphas weight.
He felt safe.
Was the air always this heavy, 'Alpha' the Apple spiked, as his breathe was stolen from him.
Branch's arms went around his neck, as the full weight of the alpha was finally on top of him.
Should I,
He died, he had to have, he looked at the angel below him,what am I doing,'alpha'mine.
He willingly sunk back into their kiss.
Tresillo felt it, the omega rolled his hips into his, he pushed back capturing the moan between them.
SNAP
'Tresillo Tresillo'
' is he okay'
'IS HE OKAY, BOOM'
'BLAZE, shut up'
'Youknew'
'Of course I did'
SNAP
The illusion shattered, Branch felt the panic rushing through his veins like ice, he pushed Tresillo off him 'Branch, what?' He wasn't listening he thought he saw something move in the shadows.
'Go, I have to go' he pushed himself away from the blue alpha, 'Ángel', he wasn't,
'Dont, please don't call me that, I'm not' he felt Tresillo grab his arm.
Something was rustling in the hedges, he started pulling or trying 'lascia andare, per favore lascia andare' he was panicking as he looked at the hedge.
'BRANCH, WHERE ARE YOU?' Boom's voice echoed below him, the rustling stopped, Branch's heart was still racing.
Tresillo's paw grasp a little harder 'Branch, Ángel' he heard the confused hurt, in his voice, 'I'm not an angel' he turned and saw the hurt filling forest green eyes, his paw automatically reached resting on the scruff,
'I' the four loud voices of his brothers echoed calling for him, curiosity him off.
'BRANCH'
'B'
'WHERE ARE YOU'
'WHERE GETTING READY TO GO'
He looked back down the side of the hill, he didn't want to leave, 'perdonami' he pulled Tresillo into a kiss, before running down the hill.
'Wait I remember that night' Marimba looked to Tambora and back, 'you didn't come back till morning'
Tresillo sighed his cheek still felt like Branch was holding it.
'That was when I knew, he asked me not to call him Ángel, I know now why, but I realised I was slowly falling in love with him, he may not have felt like one, but he is, everything he did, the help the comfort he gave, the sass' he snickered, 'he didn't bend to the whims of any alpha trolls who told him not to, he did it anyway, stood there hands on hips, with this scowl and laughed and fixed it when they did it wrong'
He heard Boom and Trickee snickering as they looked at Ablaze who was red in the face looking away, 'qué' he looked between the pair, this caused Trickee to burst into laughter and fall off his seat and Boom to collapse into Hype.
The entire group looked at Ablaze, who was now glaring at Trickee and Boom who were wheezing, 'finished' he hissed, this set the pair off again.
'he... he... did the same... same to Abalze' Trickee gasped out between fits.
Boom was slowly calming down
Branch wiggled into his corner as he let silent tears fall down his face, he should have stayed, he should have stayed and let whoever was their that night see him and... he muffled the hiss of pain, he should have stayed.
Maybe things would been different and he would be in his arms instead of here.
He chose to leave him standing there, Branch knew he was no angel.
Angels didn't kill their grandmother's, their parents, or make their brothers abandon them with false promises. He wished he never ran towards his brothers that day, but back up to il suo cureo.
'You know he hated himself for that right' Boom asked, Tresillo was confused, 'for running off' Boom explained, 'he told me he felt soguilty, he just didn't understand what he was feeling, or how to deal with them'
'of course, now we know why' Boom felt Hype mutter into his back as he was rubbing his shoulders to self sooth, he was tense behind him.
The entire room minus his brothers and Hype, who looked sad, looked at him, letting out a puff.
Looking Tresillo in the eye, 'he fell in love with you back, he was scared, he didn't understand, because as much as we could tell him' gesturing to the group, 'we were the same age, Branch, you've, you've only known him since he had his colours back, it was hard, and... and' he looked at the Brozone brothers, these were the trolls who should have been there with him, and they left, they came back only because of Peppy and her, he felt fire course through him.
'Boom' Hype had stopped with his shoulders, as his mint scent burned, through the room causing ever one of them to tense.
'you left, YOU LEFT HIM ALL ALONE, HE WAS A BABY, AND YOU LEFT, HE WAS TERRIFIED, HE BLAMED HIM SELF YOU KNOW, HE HELD ON TO YOUR VEST AND THE PROMISE YOU MADE FOR SIXTEEN YEARS, WHERE WERE YOU' he jumped from his seat and rounded on them, 'YOU' he pointed at Clay, ' your on my list, but you tried to get him back, so' he made the I'm watching you movement, flinging himself back around'you three however,'he breath slowly
'YOU PROMISED SO WHY DID YOU BREAK IT'he screamed at Floyd, 'YOU LEFT AND STARTED A FAMILY OF YOUR OWN DID YOU ONCE STOP AND THINK ABOUT HIM' Bruce bowed his head, he turned to John Dory who was already downcast 'and you, you were the oldest, he looked up to you, he was so excited to sing with all of you, but he wanted to make you proud, so why'.
Boom's voice broke as Hype pulled him into his arms, 'whydid you come back, why did it take him being 'kidnapped' to make you come back',
That was the million charm question, the entire group looked at them.
'I'm sorry Tresillo, I didn't mean to burst like that, Branch he erm... he loves you' he throat closed up.
'Boom'
He looked at the reggaeton alpha, who was holding his arms out, Boom flung himself from Hypes arms into Tresillo's, he felt like he'd been swallowed by warm blanket 'Branch was right, you do give good hugs, not as good as My Hypes,'
'Anything... for familia' came the accented reply 'and thank you' he held on for a little longer.
'Branch's lucky I have Hype, I could steal you for that scent' he heard a teasing growl come from Hype, 'Tresillo, I recommend letting go now, I waited patiently and only just got a chance with him, and I'm a little afraid I'd lose to you'
Boom heard this and pulled away, 'I'm a one trolls troll Hype, yours' he pecked the blue nose.
A sob echoed around the room, they all looked John Dory who was sobbing, and holding something shiny in his paw.
'I though he was dead'
Notes:
Song that inspired -Queen Charlotte, if I ain't got you
Translation
Gracias por todo a los dos, pero quiero llevar a Branch a nuestra casa en la ciudad del reggaeton, si quiere, a curarse – thank for everything, both of you, but i want to take Branch to our home,In reggaeton city, if khe wants to, to heal.
Non posso crederci- i can't believe it
solo una cosa va bene oggi- just one thing go o right today
Te tengo- got you
Lo siento – sorry
le tue sorelle mi hanno chiesto di venire, io... ehm, erano preoccupate - your sisters asked me to come, I... um, they were worried
Cuánto tiempo llevamos sentados aquí- how long have we been sat here?
no lo estamos – no, we are not
lascia andare, per favore lascia andare – let go, please let go
perdonami- forgive me
Il suo cureo- his heart