Poppy hosted the party. She wanted to show the Trolls that today was special. Today was their twentieth anniversary of going into hiding from the Bergens. She wanted to show them that they had nothing to fear. And maybe, if Branch was a Jedi, then he could protect them too. Then they really WOULD have nothing to fear. But Branch didn't seem interested in what she had to say about Jedi. Perhaps he wasn't a Jedi. Or he is and in hiding. Maybe he's on a secret mission from the Jedi Counsel on Coruscant? But...he has a blaster. Jedi don't have blasters.
DJ Suki stood by Poppy's side the entire time. As her handmaiden, she acted as second in charge and her bodyguard. DJ is supposed to stay serious, even in these casual scenarios. Poppy always felt bad for her, but DJ insisted that she do her job.
Poppy decided now was the time to have their biggest celebration. The large firework. She's been saving it for the right moment, and this is the right moment.
"Who's ready to party?" Poppy called over the cheering crowd. They cheered louder. "I can't hear you!" she yelled.
The crowd cheered louder. Poppy signaled for one her palace guards, clad in red uniforms, complete with hats, to set off the firework. He lit it, stepped back, and covered his ears.
"I can't hear you!" Poppy yelled louder. Surely, this is going to throw her voice out. The crowd cheered louder. The firework blasted into the air, in the shape of Poppy.
She told one of her DJs to turn the music up louder. However, that caught the attention of a creature. And not just any creature. A Bergen. The same one from Coruscant that was banned years ago. Chef.
"Boo," Chef said, quietly. The Trolls ran around screaming. Chef bent down and picked up the Kaminoan Cooper. "Blend in!" Poppy yelled. "Blend in!"
Some of the Naboo Palace guards took the children and hid in the bushes. The twin Trolls couldn't find a spot to hide and were taken next. Biggie, the blue Troll with the Brain Worm, was taken next, since he couldn't find Mr. Dinkles. Guy Diamond was grabbed in the process.
Finally, Creek was taken by the Bergen. "Creek!" Poppy yelled. She extended her hair to Creek, who willingly grabbed it. "Hang on!" Poppy yelled, through gritted teeth.
Her hair slipped right out of his hands, causing her to tumble over. She rolled under the shade of a large rock, and remained hidden, until Chef walked away.
Cooper, the twins, Satin and Chenille, Guy Diamond, Biggie, and Creek. All taken by the Bergen. And it's all her fault. If only she listened to Branch.
"Is everyone okay?" Poppy asked once the coast was clear.
"The rest of us are, your Majesty," the palace guard replied. "Good. DJ, we need to find Branch."
"Branch?" DJ asked, walking up to the queen. "Isn't he the one who left us to die?"
"Yes," Poppy replied, "but he's the only one who can help us. He has a lightsaber. Besides, he knows the most about Bergens, flying, and space. He can help us."
DJ sighed dejectedly, loudly. "Fine."