John Dory sighed heavily; well there was no turning back now- If their egg of a brother was with them now, they would just to be careful and take him on the trip ! If Grandma found out Branch was missing, they would get less time to actually achieved their plan !!

-... alright ALRIGHT- he shouted to stop the fight and get everyone's attention, There's nothing we can do about it now- he's already here with us it's not like we can throw him all the way back to Grandma-

-... or CAN we-

John Dory actually shooted a glare at Clay's banana hair, and he for once, kept his mouth shut.

Now with Branch being part of the trip, it was definitely impossible to go back to the agent and ask for 5 tickets instead of four !! If they saw 4 trollings carrying an unborn troll around they would definitely get in trouble ! John Dory had insisted to carry Branch around in his hair until they found a way to get aboard of the train that would get them to the Central Troll Tree.

.... and what a smarter way but to get illegally on it-

Wait no-

Yes-

So the trollings made their way far from the station, going instead at where the wagons were being filled with merchandise to bring to the biggest Troll Tree of their town. Hiding in the bushes, the five runaways were observing a guardian checking every wagon before the train would leave.

John Dory had his googles on as he observed the middle aged adult checking a wagon, he leaned toward Spruce, needing ideas of HOW IN ALL THAT'S TROLLY they would get illegally on that train without getting spotted !

- Oh Spruce... Oh Spruce we've come so far and yet ever am I haunted by the same familiar ending... How to get aboard of this TRAINNNN....

Spruce actually gave him the definition of a sarcastic look saying "No really ?" before rolling his eyes;

- And what's your genius plan, goggles ?

- Well if only I could-

- URF- AARFH-

JD sighed dramatically and turned around;

- I'm sorry, am I interrupting your violent gagging ?

At the same moment they heard a very unpleasant sound; they noticed the 6 year old with yellow hair gaging and throwing his head foward, Floyd staring at him with wide open pink eyes.

- ... Are you trying to eat the air ? He tilted his head on the side.

John Dory ignored the situation and kept talking out loud to himself:

- If only we had something... something that could help us get rid of security-

- AARRFFKK-

Only for Clay to throw up the whole ass hammer he ate yesterday on the ground, then proceeded to burp;

- .... I'm hungry, He declared

- Very nice, are you done now ? John Dory glared at him.

- Ew... Floyd looked at it, Is that a plane ?

- ....

The two older kids just stared at the whole scene, both disgusted and concerned.

- Isn't that the hammer you ate yesterday ? John Dory gestured to the thing, wondering how even it ended up in there.

- Well... Yeah.

Clay stared at the tool then back at him;

- .... but I'm hungry.

More silence, before Spruce gave the obvious answer to his problem;

- Well then, put it back-

- WAIT NO- That's our solution ! John Dory suddendly realized, picking up the hammer covered in gastric liquids.

- Give it— Clay tried to grab it.

- NO- We could play fetch with this guard and-

- Give— Ooo ! Ooo ! Me me !!

Clay grabbed the hammer and throwed it on the guard, hitting the poor innocent troll on the back of the head and making him fall over, motionless.

The kids just stared at what they had done from the bushes-

- ..... okay well that's not what I meant, BUT THAT WORKS TOO ! John Dory bursted out of the hiding place and rushed toward the open door of a wagon with a happy cheer.

- CLAY !! Spruce yelled at his younger brother actually having a more sensed reaction.

- Oh no ! You killed him ! Floyd pointed to the corpse.

- Nono Floyd- he's just sleeping- Spruce pushed him away, Go join John !

- BRANCH SAW BLOOD !! He yelled.

- ... Wait isn't Branch IN HIS EGG ?? Clay asked.

Only then he noticed Clay had went to go get the plastic hammer and was trying to shove back in his mouth. Spruce screamed and trying to take it back;

- NO ! GIVE IT !! URGH, Could you guys get any louder ??

- Actually yes- John stopped on his track, AAAAHHHH-

- SHUT THE HELL UP- Spruce was about to throw the damn hammer at him.

- WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO !!!! Floyd sobbed

- CHOKE ON A HAMMER- Clay blurted

- AAAAA- Don't worry ! John Dory shouted standing in front of the train, I know exactly what to do !

... And following Jaden's books logic, they ran on the train and had no problem with just killing this guy or whatever :D (actually they didn't it's just a plastic hammer-)

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The brothers, in their adult years, were now in their sleeping bags, still listening to John Dory still telling the story and being terrified over what they had just been revealed;

- WHAT, YOU GUYS DID WHAT, Branch was hiding under his blanket.

- WAIT WHAT, I DONT REMEMBER THAT PART ?? we killed the man... WE KILLED THE MAN... Floyd couldn't believe it as he pulled on his ears.

- HUSH HUSH ! It was years ago ! John Dory tried to calm them down since it was almost bed time.

Even their friend glowfly was hoding behind Rhonda's paw, thinking an armadillo was more safe than children throwing up hammers.

- Yeah I can't believe you guys would let me do that, Clay just facepalmed.

- WHAT ??? Bruce yelled, Oh you got some nerves with that light green bush you call hair !

- Oh really ? It's like that ? Clay slowly turned his head around.

- Yeah ! It is !

....Clay grabbed a hammer.

- WOAH WOAH NO ! PUT THAT DOWN ! John Dory immediately smatched it away from Clay's hold.

- CHILL, WHERE DID YOU EVEN GET THAT ??? Bruce pulled Clay away from the hammer.

- My 6 year old digestive SYSTEM !!! Clay yelled out loud.

- IT WAS STILL IN THERE ???? Both Branch and Floyd were hugging esch other now, hiding their best under Branch's blanket.

- HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE ??? John Dory was just so done

Rhonda let out a grumble- she was also done with their shenanigans- being an armadillo is a tough job telling ya-

- Idk... some Rico logic, now HOW DOES THAT HELP ME WITH VI-

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Grandma had been looking, giving her everything all day, but her efforts had served nothing.

She had took her crittercar and was currently driving back to the day camp to pick up her boys from there, hoping to not have a bad surprise and find out Floyd had locked himself in the pod again- as she walked out of the critter car, the sun was already setting at the horizon. After all she did say it would take her a little longer to go and get them- she hopped they wouldn't be too mad at her. After the fight yesterday she was walking on a unsteady ground.

She knocked her fist in the door and waited for an answer; a very exhausted troll opened the door and frowned at seeing her presence at her porch.

- Rosiepuff ? The Nannie rubbed her eyes, holding a mug of tea, what are you doing here ?

- Well, I'm here to pick up the boys of course ! She smiled gently.

But the pure confusion on the troll's face told her immediately that something was wrong- her first reflex was to shove her hand into her mint green hair, only to realized it was empty.

- Oh no...

Without explaination she rushed back to her car and the trip back to the pod was faster than usual. She opened the door in a hurry, her heart threatening to not be able keep such a fast pace.

- BOYS ?? BOYS !!! She called, panicked.

She looked in the living room, rushing inside the bathroom, and her room... it was all empty. Not touched. The mess from this morning hadn't moved at single bit.

- SPRUCE ? CLAY ?? FLOYD, BRANCH?? JOHN DORY ??

Each by turn she called but none of them answered... being out of breathe she had to sit down, where were her treasures ??

What if the CPS came and took them ? Nono- that was not possible ! He had said he would be there in a week- and she would have get a message warning her about the situation ! She thought back of the nannie's reaction; according to it the brothers hadn't been to day camp all day... so obviously well...

- Did they... run away from me ? She whispered out loud.

No one answered, well one thing was sure even if they did run away because of her- she had to find them ! No matter what ! If the CPS learned about this, they would try and find them first, she would loose, and they would loose each other forever.

...

Aboard of the train, sitting in front of the open door of the wagon, John Dory sighed in relief after managing to get his brothers to sleep, getting rest after the crazy day they had. He stared at the moon and the stars, and the landspace running with the mouvement of their transportation, lost in thoughts.

He thought back of their poor grandmother probably knowing now that they were gone on an adventure, and was probably terrified for them... he knew he would come back with enough money so they could stay with her if she still wanted them around after this...

A soft note came from his throat, and he started to sing;

Wherever I am...

Wherever I go...

You will be in my dreams...

In the pod, Grandma Rosiepuff started to sing out her promises as well;

Wherever you are...

Wherever you go...

You will be in my dreams...

Even seperated by the distance, both joined their voices. One abord of the train and the other at the pod;

And I will be there forever !...

Wherever you are !

Where ever you are...
[wherever I am...]

Where ever you go...
[wherever I go !]

I'll be there for you...
[I'll be there for you !]

And I will dream of you forever
Wherever you are !

There are dreams that might never be...

There are ships that we'll loose at sea !

- There are times you're alone... and cold, and dark... Grandma Rosiepuff thought of how confused her poor boys felt about their parents leaving.

But I'll be there for you forever !

I'll be there forever...

Wherever you are....

John Dory crawled back to Spruce's side and burried his face into his hair, trying to get some rest as well.

- Goodnight Grandma.. I know we can do this...

He closed his eyes, Spruce shifting to cuddle closer made him feel safe... yet before he was off to dreamland, he heard small mumbles;

- J-John ? John ??

It was Floyd, John Dory stared over at his little brother, his huge eyes looking around him. The 12 year old spoke to him;

- I'm sorry, did I wake you up ?

Floyd shook his head, his chin was trembling;

- N-Noooo... I just can't sleeeeeep... he admited.

Clay was already next to him so John Dory didn't really needed to give him cuddles to calm him down. He turned on his back to face him;

- Why ? What's on your mind ?

He knew Floyd often would get really emotional, and even if that seemed unlikely; he knew John Dory was always there to listen to him vent. So he shyly sighed, explaining;

- I just... I know we said they would probably come back but... I still get angry sometimes at mommy and daddy for leaving...

The words hurted, John sighed quietly so it wouldn't affect the toddler. He could understand the feeling; he was hurt too and confused about why their parents had just well, according to papers, left them behind.

- Yeah... I understand why you feel that way.

- You're not mad at me ? Floyd whispered even more quietly.

He frowned, raising his head away from Spruce's hair to stare at pink hair in disbelief;

- Why in the world would I be mad at you ? He questionned, Look- that's the way you feel, I can't be mad at you for that.

- But... They are mommy and daddy, Floyd looked shameful.

- Floyd, listen to me... John Dory shushed him, First off, you're completely allowed to feel the way you feel, especially if you're hurting. And...

He stared up at the train's wagon roof, searching his words carefully;

- I know how you feel, he admited, Mom and dad, well- they... they just... disappeared. No explanations, no goodbyes, no anything, so... it's understandable that you'd feel that way anyway, He swallowed the lump in his throat, Who wouldn't be mad every once in a while, right... he mumbled the last part.

He 'took another moment of silence, feeling his own burst of anger... but he chased it away before completing;

- But- but point is- I'm not mad at you Floyd, and it's okay that you feel that way. Now... His hair streched over to pat his head gently, try and get some sleep, huh ? Got a big day tomorrow.

- You're right, thanks John, Floyd kissed his hair before letting him go.

Feeling rassured, Floyd layed back down and so did John Dory. They needed to rest before the rest of their adventure...

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The morning's sunlight made its way through the open door of the still moving wagon.

Laying in the hay, the brothers were still sound asleep, rocked by the mouvement of their transportation. At first it was wholesome; John Dory and Spruce were still cuddled up to each other, breathing softly, while on the other side, Floyd's upper body was completely hiding in Clay's hair.

Next to them was their youngest brother, still in his egg, with his two footsies sticking out. A bump on their trail woke him up with a jump, placing him up on his two feet. Having no balance, the unborn baby started to walk around the area, almost slipping many times- and eventually- tripped over Spruce's leg and fell off through the open door of the wagon.

Still at peace, Clay was snoring with his mouth wide open. His little brother still in his hair shifted position in his sleep; which accidentelly caused him to kick the middle child in the face, waking him up;

- OWW !! Move Floyd !!

He pushed him off, and the little toddler rolled on the hard wooden ground, letting out a yelp of pain. He sat on his butt for a second, rubbing his forehead;

- Owwww why would you do thaaaat ! He whined.

Immediatelly he made his way back to his big brother's side, and tried climbing back in his hair. Only Clay was not having it, still feeling his poor nose throbbing from the pain the hit had caused him;

- What are you doing STOOOOOP ! He pushed him off his shoulder, I SAID MOOOOOVEEE !

He pushed him off again, but Floyd did not gave up, jumping on his back and yelling louder;

- BUT I WANNA GO IN YOUR HAAAIRR !! He whined more and tried getting closer to him; being a practical baby troll, Floyd felt more safe sleeping in a loved one's mane.

Shuffling around and eventually waking up hearing the noise, John Dory's eyes fluttered open, raising an arm to block the sun that was too bright as he looked over at his younger siblings;

- What the... he rubbed his eyelids, what is going ON ?? He questionned them, annoyed.

Floyd and Clay kept yelling and fighting with each other, when Floyd saw the only troll to be a father figure to him awake, he gestured at Clay, his eyes filled with tears of frustration;

- CLAY WON'T LET ME SLEEP IN HIS HAIRRRR, PLEASE I WANNA GO BACK TO S-S-SLEEEPPP!! He added as he jumped on his brother's colorful crown, hugging it with all his might while Clay tried to shake him off.

- HE KICKED ME IN THE FACE !! Clay protested while he took grip on the youngest's arms and pulled him off, earning another crisis of sobs.

John Dory just pulled his goggles above his eyes, falling back in his bed of hay;

- Oh my GAWD it's too EARLY FOR THIS-

- BUT- I WANNA SLEEP IN HIS HAIR !!

- NO!!

The only solution they got was coming from a very annoyed big brother who sighed as if he wanted to empty his lungs from their collected oxygen;

- For the love of- Floyd just climb into my hair if it'll make you both shut u-

But the turquoise haired child stopped in the middle of his sentence when he noticed something was off... he looked around and took in all the colors surrounding him, and strangely it felt like the painting needed more of dark royal blue.

- .....where's Branch- he blurted.

- CLAY PLEAAASEEEE

- MOOOOOOOOVE !!

- WOULD YOU GUYS STOP FOR A SECOND BRANCH IS MISSI- he groaned, Forget this- Spruce come help me!

He leaned toward the second oldest of the bunch, shaking his shoulder in the hope that Spruce would wake up and help him on this one... but that would have been to good to be true. Spruce had always been known to sleep like a rock ! He would be dead asleep and wouldn't able to hear a thing, no matter how much you could try to wake him up !

Out of solutions, John Dory got up, letting Spruce get more rest and Clay and Floyd solve their problems alone; he needed to find Eggie Branch and make sure he was safe ! If something happened to him, yes Grandma would be furious, but that was nothing compared to the shame he would carry on his back for the rest of his life ! He started to search through the hay, still yawning from the lack of sleep from last night;

- Branch ?? Braaaaanch ?? Branch c'mon answer me !!

- HE CAN'T ANSWER HE'S IN HIS EGG- FLOYD OW, GET OFF ! Clay complained in the background.

JD looked everywhere then came to the last option as he turned around to face to the door

- Bran- ...

As he looked outside for a second his expression shifted to horror.

- .......did he fall off the TRAINN????

- THAT'S NOT HOW YOU PLAY ROCK PAPER SCISSORS !! Clay yelled.

- YES IT IS! ONE TWO THREE! Floyd held up a peace sign, SEE??

- NO YOU DON'T- THAT'S NOT- UGHHARGEHAGAHA-

He had no time to even question what the fight was about anymore- John Dory fell flat on his stomach as he looked outside the train's wagons, begging the sky to find a blue shell;

- BRANCH!! He shouted at the top of his lungs, looking around outside the train and eventually under, and that's when he saw it- ...what the-

Branch was sitting a metal bar holding the wagon in place, moving his feet playfully as he just sat there with joy and innocence.

- ...how did you- WHEN DID- his big brother sighed heavily, You know what- doesn't matter- I found you- and grandma won't kill us because you're not dead ! He reached out to grab him and tried and pull him back in the safety of the box but struggled, Alright now come here !

Branch seemed to stare at him through his shell and got up, somehow not loosing his balance as he walked away from John Dory. His guardian immediately had a rush of adrenaline out of fear and sent his hair to wrap around his baby brother, pulling him back to him... only for Branch to get stuck between two metal bars.

- Ugh ! John Dory pulled on his hair, Come on why are you so- stuck !!! He pulled harder, come ONNNN UGRRGGHHHHH !!

Pulling even harder, the trolling got to the point where he accidentally yanked the egg; the baby came flying back like an arrow and, at the speed of light, came bonking on Spruce's head causing him to FINALLY wake up.

- OW!! He would rub his forehead, What the hair !?

Branch fell back on what should have been his butt and shook his small blue hair. Seeing his baby brother best friend, Floyd's ears perked up and he FINALLY got off Clay's head;

- Branch! He shuffled away from Clay and went to grab the egg.

- Guh FINALLY-

John Dory got back on his feet, rubbing his head after using his hair to pull back Branch aboard. Seeing the conflict had came to an end, he sighed in relief;

- Oop- Well hey at least I got him back- but heyyy NOW you decide to wake up! I needed your help !!

He had turned around to Spruce who would probably get a bump from how hard Branch had hit him, he sat up, glaring at his older brother,

- So you decided to throw BRANCH at me to wake me up ?!

- Okay see technically that wasn't my fault- John Dory proprosed his hand to help him up, Blame him for climbing under the train in the first place-

Spruce blinked slowly, taking in the crazy explaination as if some crazy old man had told him this information.

- ...yes it DID HAPPEN, John Dory pulled him up by force since he was not taking his damn hand, And if you were actually AWAKE you would've KNOWN THAT-

- Ugh OKAY whatever ! The kid rubbed John's sweat off his hand on his day camp t-shirt, I'm up now you can stop your whining, blockhead !

- Good morning Spruce ! Floyd suddendly popped in and hugged his side.

- No, Spruce immediately fell back in the hay.

- YAY ! Floyd jumped in Spruce's hair.

- I don't like anyone on this train- Clay murmured at Branch that was standing in front of him, ... including walking eggs-

- Alright, John Dory facepalmed, Look here you lot we're not starting the morning off like this- we're supposed to be PUMPED UP and EXCITED !

As he said that he did a silly pose and some jazz hands to illustrate his words of encouragement... which only earned him a common bunch of blowed raspberries and thumbs down... except for Floyd, he was clapping his hands happily.

- NEW ADVENTUREEE REMEMBER ?? The oldest tried to cheer them up, to which Spruce and Clay rolled their eyes.

- I love bad danger ! Floyd cheered.

- Ad-Adventure- Spruce corrected.

- I said that !

John Dory ignored the miss prononciation and turned around to gesture at the outside world, while walking to it;

- Get ready bros ! It's only a matter of time before we get to the central troll tree and can finally-

... And then he saw outside.

-... get.. to... the contest..

The rest of the family noticed his change in tone and got confused and slightly concerned;

- John ? Spruce got up and walked up besides him, what is- oh- oh wow... his jaw fell all the way down when he saw it as well.

- Whaaaat I wanna see I wanna see !! Clay ran up to them and got in between them to look; JOHN DORY MOVE YOUR BIG A- woooaahhh... He saw what both had been staring at.

Floyd eventually joined alongside them and saw as well, gasping quietly at the sight;

- Huh.. we made it... John Dory smiled, wrapping his arms around his brothers's shoulders.

We made it ?

Yes- somehow-

We had made it to what is today the last Troll Tree, the well.... CENTRAL Troll Tree !

See, the East Tree where the brothers came from was far from looking as proud and big as this one- where their pods were closer to the ground, the Central Town had the double of habitations hanging in the breeze, even from the highest peak. Instead of green, small pods, that would hide in the leaves, the houses of the trolls living here were all colorful, full of happiness and joy ! The train was slowly approching the richer town getting a bit faster as if it was pressed to go to a party there.

There's a street, there's my right, my left feet,
There's a road of nowhere that ends meet.

The brothers had their jaw falling open as they stared at the brighter days that part of their kingdom seemed to propose. Never before they had seem something so captivating for the sense of curiosity !

I've got the sun, I've got the sand,
I've got that rock 'n' roll band,
Here I stand!

- LOOK !! Floyd suddendly pointed.

Slides ! Some trolls were using to travel between the different levels of the tree, and elevators ! And decorations everywhere ! Even close to the base of the trunk there was what seemed to be a market !! Crittercars were following a very precise path and everything was so organized !

I've told when the morning comes,
I'll be there my left hand in your right one.

- That place is so big... Spruce said nervously.

- Guys, Is that the royal pod ?? Clay questionned as he gestured to one pod that was in evidence.

It was indeed the royal pod; in the middle of everything, you could spot a pink and green pod, in there was living King Peppy.

- Don't be ridiculous, Spruce, John Dory nudged him, This place looks a like paradise !!

Ooooo!
This is my paradise,
I'm at home above all I got it by
Let the sun on my shoulder shine!
We can run beneath this clear piece of sky,
This is my paradise!

The train ended its journey at the local station, and the brothers climbed off of it, looking at the big town around them. They had been lucky to look like they were part of the trolls getting off the train and made their way to the huge market without being suspicious.

The market was a busy place; trolls were walking around, doing their daily routines. Through the moving crowd, the group of young trollings made their way, still amazed by how impressive this place was.

Clay especially felt his heart sting a little; he felt jealousy like he had never felt it before; why couldn't they live in such a beautiful heaven ? After all, they were great kids !

- This is not my paradise- This just makes back home seem poor !! He pointed out as if their finiancial situation wasn't that obvious.

That earned a long stared from his older brothers, Spruce facepalming;

- ...we ARE poor you STUPID-

- Nuh uuuuh ! We have the biggest pod ! Clay pouted.

- That doesn't MATTER we don't have any MONEY why do you think we're DOING THIS !?!?! The nine year old yelled.

- I DON'T KNOW, THIS WAS YOUR IDEA!!!!! Clay defended himself.

- IT WAS NOT MY- the purple haired trolling sighed heavily; he's an idiot- he's an idiot!! I'm related to an IDIOT!!!

- Guys, cool it now ! John Dory's arms pushed them away from each other.

Clay daringnly froze on his walking, stared at John Dory with his big 6 years of life, arms crossed over his chest;

- No- WAAAHH-

- We're on a mission HERE, for once let's not lollygag ! The oldest lifted Clay back on his feet and pushed him foward, forcing him to keep moving.

- I want a lollypop ! Floyd raised his hand.

- LOLLY G A G - Spruce corrected.

- ...okay, ARH- Clay attempted to throw up another hammer.

- NO-

- HEY LISTEN TO ME- John Dory shouted, finally they all stopped and turned around their short attention span to him, We're in completely new territory so we all need to make sure to stay together and- where's Branch.

The family just then remembered their baby eggie brother was suppose to be with them on the trip and looked in their hair each and around; no trace of their soon to be sibling anywhere.

Gladly, Floyd had like a sixth sense when it came to find missing baby Branch and pointed to a sad looking ice cream crittercar; Branch was standing in front of the counter and bouncing on his two feet.

- Oh! I think he wants ice cream ! Floyd gestured proudly.

- Ugh no no NO, John Dory groaned out loud, pulling on his ears; This is no time for ice cream we are set on BUSINESS right now and need to get moving!

As he would walk over to Branch to grab him, the rest of the brothers now left without dad around all started at each other..... and the chaos mode was once again set off;

- But one ice cream wouldn't hurt ! Floyd was about to follow John Dory.

- Great job Floyd, Clay sat on the ground wisely waiting for JD to come back, This is your dumb stupid fault now we're never going to the contest and John Dory is gonna be mad at us for the rest of our lives-

- WHAT?!?!?! The toddler turned on his heels and gasped in shock, horrified that John would hate him, WAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!

Hearing the crying, some trolls turned around, confused about a baby emo gay troll sobbing his lungs out in the middle of the public market place.

- Quit it you moron! Spruce smacked the back of Clay's head with a firm mouvement, and I'm the dramatic one-

- HEEEEEYYYY!! the yellow haired trolling shouted, before kicking his leg.

Spruce's expression shifted for a milisecond as he felt the pain ring in his bones, but took in a deep breathe as he tried his best to keep his cool;

-... not gonna react- not gonna react- not gonna-

Until Clay, for some reason, decided he should pull on his ear to discover if it would do a trumpet sound.

- Pterodactyls are dinosaurs, he said an obvious lie to get on his nerves.

- .... Yeah okay.

And then war started, screaming as he tackled his younger brother to the ground to give him back the hits he had gotten for the last hours;

- STOP IT, STOP ITTT!! Floyd just sobbed more.

They rolled around the place, almost making some trolls fall over as they were being surprised by the chaos happening. Some looked around to spot their parents- but those trollings were orphans and out of control.

The only troll that had take the hat of their dad figure walked back to them with Branch's egg in his hands. Seeing the conflict, JD almost dropped the egg;

- Alright I got Bran- what is going on NOW!!! He yelled at them angrily.

For a second, all of them stopped their previous fighting and broke character;

- I know how this looks but I can assure you we have a VERY valid explanation ! Spruce raised a finger.

- Yeah ! We're idiots ! Floyd nodded wisely.

- What he said- Clay completed.

John Dory stared at them;

- What the h-

Clay then went back to the fight and had managed to stand on Spruce's back, holding him to the ground in a painful stretch of the arm. He cracked it a bit more;

- YEAH YOU DOO DOO PLUM FACED LOOKIN AHH GOBLIN TELL HIM WHAT'S GOING ON !! The youngest of the two pulled on his hair to add to the pain.

- OH YOU'RE IN FOR IT NOW YOU GROSSOM SMELLIN- Spruce kept wriggling to try and get free.

John Dory got in between them and create space between those damn brothers. Both of their pair of eyes were shooting lazers at each other, ready to go for more vengence if John Dory would dare and remove his arm that was in the way to the battlefield.

- I'm gonna strangle BOTH of you if you don't STOP- he had given the egg to Floyd, Come on seriously we need to get going !!

Spruce rolled his eyes and dusted off his clothes;

- Ugh, whatever ! Let's just go !

The three of them, ignoring the trolls staring and clearly judging them, made their way toward a Tourist guide that could be a great source to find where the contest would take place- but as they went to grab Floyd from the spot where he had been sitting his arms were empty.

- ...

They all just stared, Floyd smiling.

- where is he. John Dory's voice got heavily low.

Still smiling innocently, the 3 year old trolling would then point to the ice cream stand where Branch could be seen somehow staring at the icecreams choices through his shell... AGAIN.

There was another long silence before John threw his head back, letting out an enormous sigh of discouragement;

- I don't have TIME FOR THIS !!! He cried out, making his way to the stand again.

His other brothers had no choice but to follow him. As he picked Branch up, Floyd had grabbed a menu and started looking through it.

Branch just kept trying to get out of his oldest brother's hold, kicking him in the face with his two feet. Spruce rolled his eyes as he took angry Branch away from causing any damages to the square himself;

- You know I don't think he's gonna leave until we get that ice cream... Spruce pointed out, OW ! He grunted when he got kicked on the jaw.

Branch took the occasion of Spruce's reflex to hold his cheek to escape from his family's not so safe arms, and go back to the ice cream's waiting line.

- Well that's just too bad ! John Dory shouted over to Spruce while he ran after the fugitive; Branch GET OVER here !

- I kinda want ice cream too now-

Clay had looked over Floyd's shoulder to read the menu and all these colours and flavours made him hungry now... this hammer wouldn't give him enough proteins for the contest ! He needed some sugar as well !!

-.... You don't deserve it- Spruce blurted, shutting his busy thoughts.

- WAIT OH OH !! can I have CHERRY ??

Clay pointed to the delicious looking ice cream cone illustration on the menu, John Dory had come back with a rebel baby eggie Branch once again and immediately stepped in;

- What ?! No ??! He said as if it was so obvious getting more sugar in their body was a BAD idea.

-.... Actually me too, I want chocolate, Spruce stole the menu from Floyd and Clay.

- NO !! JD shouted at the top of his lungs.

They didn't have the time for some ridiculous snack stop !! He was hungry as well, his last meal had been yesterday before bed, but now was not the time ! He felt even more frustration when Floyd snatched back the menu;

- OOH OOH OOH, I want PINEAPPLEEEE !!

- EEEWWWWW, the taste was not a popular one.

- UGHHHHH, John Dory actually lost it this time, done and OVER with their crazyness, FOR THE LAST TIME WE ARE NOT GETTING-

.. And then they get ice cream.

John Dory's neapolitan ice cream was melting on the back of his hand as he glared at all of his brothers sitting around the picnic table. He was enjoying his ice cream but he was NOT happy about it.

Floyd had picked his pineapple ice cream, just staring at it with a huge smile. Spruce with his chocolate one in hand, raised an eyebrow;

- ... you know you're suppose to EAT IT, right-

- I can't ! It has spongebob's house in it !!

- IT'S ICE CREAM-

Clay, glad to have gotten his black cherry ice cream, still realized something was off... and then he saw that John Dory's ice cream looked different from the rest, and had to point it out;

- Heyyyy why does John get three ice creams and we only get one !!

- It's not three ice creams you moron it's neapolitan- Spruce turned his attention away from Floyd, it's THREE flavors in one !

- That's the SAME THING !! Clay slammed his ice cream on the table.

- No it's NOT !! Spruce yelled back.

John Dory almost abused his ice cream as well but held back his physical response to his feelings to try and ATTEMPT to be a responsible big brother;

- Oh my god, just shut up and eat your ice creams so we can go !! He angrily licked his ice cream, earning a mustache, Mm... that's actually good.

- Oh yeah I'm SURE it is- Clay picked the ice cream he had just splatter on the table, and licked it while side eyeing him.

- Ugh... Spruce would then rolls his eyes and licked his.

Floyd had stopped staring at his and actually tasted the pineapple ice cream and without any surprise, really much enjoyed it;

- Mmm yummy ! Here branch have some of yours !

Floyd lifted his egg and ignoring common sense, flipped him around so the top of his hair was facing the ground. When he was in position, he then picked Branch's small baby ice cream and would put it in his egg hole were his foot was sticking from, making it spill everywhere but the hole.

- ...Floyd I don't think that's- Spruce blinked.

- Oh yeah !! Floyd stopped, I forgot the straw !!

The toddler reached in his air for the demanded object, and then sticked it in the hole as well.

- No no don't- Spruce sighed, you know what you already made a huge mess-

- He can't even EAT IT HE'S STILL IN HIS EGG HE'S A NOBORN !!! Clay yelled before shoving his own ice cream in his mouth, ARFF-

- CLAY- John Dory immediately slap his back so Clay would stop chocking.

- Yes he does !! The pink haired frowned, Look he really likes it !!

He pointed to the poor lil' Branch, unmoving as the ice cream just melted on his egg onto the ground into a sloppy mess.

- ....What if I just- Clay slowly grabbed the last of the almost fully melted ice cream and was about to throw it.

- NOOOOOOOOO !!! Floyd stood up and grabbed his arm, pulling it back, HE'S STILL EATING THAT !!

- He ain't eatin SHI- Clay started but got cut off my John Dory's hand on his mouth.

- Ughhh guys seriously stop playing around and finish up already !! He gestured, EW- he complained the feeling of Clay's disgusting tongue on his palm.

- Yeah I don't think that's gonna happen- Spruce kicked Floyd's legs under the table... just because he wanted to.

- OW-

- You're not HELPING-

As the fighting started being heard around the whole tree again, a troll working at the ice cream stand was walking toward them; he was a light blue troll, with a pastel nose and colorful dreads. Around his waist was a bright green apron on which you could read "Kiss the weird". He seen the boys, and leaned on their table, smiling at them;

-... uhhh hey there boys ! Enjoying your ice cream ?? He asked them, showing his teeth.

He probably didn't know the basic rule of "don't talk to strangers" because Floyd let Clay go and smiled to the troll;

- Oh yeah !! Pineapple is my FAAAVORITE ! It's so yummy and sweet and reminds me of spongebob's hou-

Clay, out of nowhere, would throw the melted slop that was once called ice cream belonging to Branch at a halfway distance away, letting his little brother without anymore of his snack;

- HEEEEYYY ! He teared up.

He then of course, as you can expect, as EVERYONE KNOWS AT THIS POINT AFTER READING SO MANY STORIES ABOUT FUCKING BABY FLOYD- would plop on the ground and sob loudly.

- WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH-

- What are you crying for it wasn't even yours- he gestured to the fine pineapple ice cream.

- B-BUT BRANCH WANTED IIIITTTTT !! He pointed to his noborn brother.

- No he didn't ! Clay yelled, pushing the strange troll that was still at their table out of the way, He probably choked and died because you flipped his egg upside down and shoved the ice cream in there !

- Clay, honestly- why are you so STUPID- Spruce pulled him back in his chair and shook him.

- I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG!!! The 6 year old screamed out loud, kicking him in the stomach.

- YOU ATE A HAMMER !!!

John Dory just stared at the mess, at the stranger, then back at his brothers- then cleared his throat:

- Uhhhhh-

He shook his head, putting his ice cream in front of Branch to maybe try and stop the useless screaming, then walked up to the troll that had joined them;

- Don't mind them- they're always like this- those are the idiots that serves me as brothers ! He gestured.

- Uhhh.. right ! The troll blinked but quickly shook his head to ignore whatever had just happened, Well I'd just like to say thank you for doing business with me, no one really comes around here a lot, especially when things are busier in this area-

He was not lying, rarely trolls would buy his products ! They were low price for a reason after all- but since this group of kids had bought so many he could pay the rent !

- Oh, that- sucks, but, you're welcome ! John Dory awkwardly gave one of his square ass smiles.

The troll held out his hand to present himself;

- My name's Tony- but- I really hate that name so- just call me something random, like... like... Slush ! You know ? He joked, trying to ease the atmosphere.

- Oh Tony?! Like Tony de Peltrie?! John Dory blurted, his eyes widening in surprise.

- TONY MY BELOVED ?!? Clay popped his head up in the background.

- DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT !! Spruce pushed him back under the table.

The troll was about to do something but was too shock to actually get himself to act as a dad that day;

- What?! No!! See that's exactly why I hate the name-

- Real ones know... John Dory sighed in sadness that no one knew about this legend of history, well anyway- gimme a second-

The trolling would turn around, clear his throat and replace his goggles before giving this troll a proper presentation;

- ...John Dory ! Like the fish- I'll- call you Mr. T-Slush ! He shook the hand of their new friend, And uh- he looked back for a second at whatever was going on, those are my four chaotic worlds back there- the purple hair is Spruce-

- Why couldn't you have just let him play with the damn egg he wasn't hurting anyone !! Spruce still held Clay under the table.

- Yellow hair's Clay-

- He wasn't playing with it he was being STUPID !! Clay was wriggling to make his way back to his seat, I'M GONNA TELL GRANDMA !!

- Gee, that's funny !! ....coming from the WORLD'S BIGGEST DIMWIT!! Spruce this time used his foot to held him back.

Clay stopped for a second to fight his way back to the throne... but then as he stared at his brother's foot, a scary grin appeared on his features.

... Next thing you knew, his teeth were sinking into the 9 year old's leg and the last mentionned screamed out in pain.

- Crybaby's- uh I mean Pink hair's Floyd‐

- STOP FIGHTINGGG ! He was of course, still crying.

- Anddd... John Dory pointed to the egg, the noborn's Branch‐

Their baby brother was just sitting there all holly jolly with ice cream still all over his normally blue shell, his footsies going back and forth. He seemed to turn around and stare at Mr. Slush.

- Uhhhh... T-Slush looked away from the group of kids, yeahhh interesting ! I don't think I've seen you boys around here before, you just moved ?

It wasn't just he had never seen them around‐ but they were all wearing day camp t-shirts with the literal "East Tree" tag on it.

- Welllll.. no, actually, the oldest to which he was talking kicked a pebble, we live all the way on the East tree and we're here on a VERY important mission... he winked while speaking in a quieter voice.

That actually got Mr. T-Slush interested; he had always liked gossip ! He leaned closer, using the same tone as the trolling;

- Oooooh mission huh ? John Dory looked proud and Mr. Slush got more intrigued; Well I won't be expecting anyone so l've got time, tell me more !

John Dory, not thinking this was weird, sat back at his place, grabbing Branch's egg to clean it as he explained with excitement;

- Sure thing ! He cheered, So basically I had this idea and we ran away from home and- he stopped, Oh- wait- I don't think I was supposed to say that-

Luckily, T-Slush was an irresponsable troll and didn't think he should call the authorities to warn them about five trollings that had run away from home... after all, all he did was selling ice cream all day, so why should he care, right ?

- Woah, really? He chuckled, Well don't worry brotha, I won't tell, what's the mission ? It must be really important if you had to run away !

It was just like in a movie ! Spruce walked over while holding a finished crying Floyd in his arms, finishing his own chocolate ice cream he had give to him. Clay followed behind them with a satisfied expression and crossed arms, glad he had won the battle with the bite.

- Oh it is ! John Dory throwed his arms open, Basically we're here to compete in a contest that's gonna rewarding the winner ten THOUSAND DOLLARS !!

The mention of money triggered something in the light blue troll's brain, and suddendly his intentions weren't as good anymore... he whispered so no troll around them could hear about the information;

- ... ten thousand dollars you said...?

- Yup ! John Dory grinned, not realizing the shift in the ice cream troll's mood, We're having some.. problems back at home and we could REALLY use this money to fix everything so we're not gonna miss this chance !!

- Huh... ten, thousand, dollars... Mr. Slush mumbled.

He would stroke his chin's hair as he thought about what such a big amount of money could mean to him. Spruce, Clay and Floyd all exchanged looks at each other slightly confused. John Dory had started to hear his brother's awkwardness, but not quite realized yet what this troll was up to; to him, the money didn't meant anything else but staying with Grandma.

- Uhhhh uh huh, yep! That'sss what I said ! He discretely wrapped his arm around Clay to hide him behind him.

- Uhh- say kid uh- where exactly is this contest gonna be at ? Do you know ?

Spruce had also slightly moved back behind their father, and John Dory didn't know why suddendly he had such a weird vibe from the troll; he thought the best solution was to honestly answer;

- Well uhh... no, but, that's what were doing before we got here, we were looking around to find it ! You live around here though, haven't you heard anything ??

- Oh well see- he kneeled down in front of them and Floyd actually burried his face in Spruce's chest, I don't really get around a lot, I just set up shop and wait around until someone stops by- or whenever I need to I'll drop by the grocery store-

- Well that's boring- Clay said.

- Hush ! Spruce elbowed him quietly.

- And well- I don't really pay much attention to what's going around me either so- Mr. Slush stared at them.

The five of them were not completely melted against each other, shifting a bit in position because well, they had no idea why they felt so awkward around the troll that had seemed so friendly at first !

- Oh, I see- well anyway yeah ! The young trolling had his arms spread in front of his family, That's what we're doing ! I can show you the poster really quick if you want ?...

The troll nodded;

- Oh that'd be very nice, John Dory !

John Dory took the poster out of his backpack and gave it to the troll. T- Slush took it with a kind "thank you" and read through it, his gaze lighting up;

- Ahh.. very very interesting.. is that- June C. ? I heard she's very rich !

John Dory didn't even know what the troll was so obsess about, he nodded;

- Uh, yeah ! I guess ! We should really get going though, so, uh, if you're- done looking at it- he tried to pick it back.

- ...oh, oh ! Right, my bad lil bro ! He handed him the poster back, It just REALLY caught my interest- I mean a contest for all that money ?? Woooaaahh !

- Yeah, cool right ?! The twelve year old shoved the poster back inside of his backpack, Wish us luck ! Actually, don't, because I already know we're TOTALLY gonna win it ! Right bros ??

His brothers actually smiled, confident they would win the contest and would be able to stay with Grandma. Mr.Slush was still thinking to himself as John Dory turned around to finish with no more awkwardness;

- Well, see you around Mr. Slush ! Thanks again for the ice cream ! He turned around to his brothers to push them foward at the tourist guides, Let's go relatives of mine! We got some competing to go prepare for ! Don't forget to say Thanks !!

- Well finally ! Spruce followed behind with Floyd in his arms, oh and, thanks Mr. Slush !

- Thanks Mr. Ice cream man ! Floyd waved over Spruce's shoulder.

Clay stared at Mr.Slush for a good 5 seconds before he turned around;

- ... No, Clay followed behind them.

What they haven't realized, was that Mr.Slush continued to think to himself and looked up slowly to see them leaving.

- Ten thousand dollars... incredible...

He went back to his ice cream stand, sitting behind the counter, lost in thoughts... That was a lot of money that he could or could've never came close to making in his life ever. The only talent he has is selling ice cream at this deadbeat shop that hardly anyone EVER comes to- he would stroke his chin more while still thinking; it was hosted by Ms. June C. herself... that's bound to be huge...

T- Slush looked up once more and stared forward, thinking of something once again... a plan was slowly forming in his mind as a smile spread over his lips.

...

After this weird encounter, thanks to the tourists maps, we were actually able to get the contest ! It was in the very stage we all- you know- THAT stage-

The one on which we failed the perfect family harmony ?

.... Yeah, that-

ANY-ARMADILLO X2, We were able to get there and enter the contest !... after a lot of negotiation and planning-

The brothers walked into the building which happened to be the behinds of the scene. Trolls had install a waiting line to perform each by turn for the auditions, and impress the judges ! The actual show would start when all the applying sheets would be filled with the maximum of places.

It was spacious, caved in the tree's trunk as a large room where trolls could walk around comfortably. Trolls had always been amazing at building with what the nature gave them... many trolls were practicing their talents in a corner of the room or sitting on some chairs as they waited for the show to start while filling up papers.

- Woaaahhhh ! Floyd gasped as he looked around while holding John's hand and walking.

It was impressive when they had been living inside of a little pod their entiere life. John Dory turned around to face his little brothers, forcing them to sit down so he had all of their attention, making sure there was no background distraction;

- Okay okay... Remember guys, we have to stay together, we bros gotta stay in our zone !

- Yeah okay but- Clay raised his hand; how are we gonna do this we have no talent- especially you John-

- Gonna pretend you never said that-We can think of something ! He cheered them on, Like.. he stroked his chin, How about... we pretend we're a boyband !

All of the youngest brothers stared at him as if he was the dumbest troll alive and just didn't the decision that would change their life forever- how could a bunch of kiddos like them actually pass as a professional, talented boyband ??

- ...a boyband ? Spruce repeated.

- Why nooooot ! John Dory nudged him, Here here, look ! He took out a paper list out of his hair and started scribbling on it, I'll start by giving you guys your new nicknames !

- YAYYY !!! Floyd clapped his hands, CAN I BE THE PRINCESS ??

- No- and new nicknames ? Clay raised an eyebrow, Oh yeah, I don't think we're gonna make it out of here-

JD once again ignored his pessimist brother and wrote down more notes on his list;

- Alright alright, for me obviously, I'm The Leader-

- Ughhhh ! Both Spruce and Clay flopped on their backs dramatically.

- Okay, nowww let's see... Floyd you could be-

He stared at the second youngest, pink hair and a sweet soul, always caring about everyone around him, he should give him a nickname that could show off these qualities !

- Oh oh John! Can I be the leader ?? He requested his sibling.

But he shook his head;

- Wh- No Floyd I already said I'm gonna be the leader ! and we all know the oldest is always the leader !

That was what he thought he was suppose to be, the oldest had to be perfect enough to fill up that role ! Clay wasn't on the same train of thoughts, mumbling;

-...even though they probably shouldn't be-

- But.. but.. Floyd sniffled quietly, I can do it John ! I can do iiittt !

Oh he clearly couldn't if he was so sensible about not getting the name itself- wait that's it !

- No, he started.

-.... WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !! Floyd fell backward, sobbing out loud.

- ...Yep ! You're the sensible one !

- I hate everything about this, Spruce calmly stated.

John Dory, since he had spoke first, turned toward Spruce; that would be a more difficult choice... he couldn't just be the chill one ! It didn't sounded cool enough !

- Alright what we got for you, Spruce..

- Bruce- Clay randomly blurted, it sounds fancy.

- John this is ridiculous, you can't possibly think of anything for-

But then he stopped as he saw a random girl trolling passing by, and got into flirt mode;

-... oooh la laaaa heelloooo~

...The girl flipped him off and walked away. But that didn't prevented John Dory eyes to lit up;

- Hearthrob ! He scribbled it down in his notebook.

- WHAT ?? The purple trolling shifted around.

- ANDD NOW CLAY-

- My name is Green Lantern.

Oh right, his dissociation habit- John Dory blinked, Clay was probably the hardest one to give a cool name to !

- Okay well for starters you're annoying- he thought out loud.

- HEY !

- But you can't be the annoying one, we want people to like you ! He shrinked his eyes.

- Well I can be the smart one ! I read a lot ! He took a book out of his yellow sunny hair.

It was his book about turtles... people would never think that was cool ! He had to help his brother sound... more fun !

- Yeah no-

- BUT WHY ??

- Okay so not annoying definitely not smart... he stocked his chin.

- WHYYYY!! Clay screamed louder.

- Maybeee... John Dory kept thinking.

- UGHHH I COULD BE EATING PUFFALO WINGS WHILE READING CAPTAIN TROLLPANTS RIGHT NOW !! Clay cried out, plopping his face on the ground.

And the answer came from the sensible one like a damn miracle;

- HEHE! Clay's funny ! He giggled.

A huge gasp and John Dory immediately wrote it down;

- Funny ! That's IT ! You can be the FUN boy !

- ... WAIT WAIT WAIT—

- What ?! Clay was actually horrified, No ! I'm not fun NOTHING about me is FUN ! His ears dropped down.

But then he spotted a calender nearby and couldn't help himself a random outburst;

- JASON DERULO !! He pointed to it, ...oh wait-

- SEE ?? FUN !! THAT WAS SO RANDOM ! John Dory was literally jumping on the spot, giggling in excitement.

- WAIT NO-

- ALRIGHTTTTT WE GOT OUR NICKNAMES !! John Dory throwed his fist in the air.

- Wait !!

Floyd's little voice stopped his happy dance. He turned around to face his little brother pointing at Branch's shell.

- What about Branch ?

Oh. Oh right, Branch was here and he would always be a part of the family, no matter what ! They had to find him a nickname as well ! But there was not a lot they could think of when looking at a literal egg.

Except well, one thing;

- THE BABY !! John Dory did dramatic jazz hands.

- Wait, but he's gonna grow up eventually- Spruce pointed out.

- WHO CAAARESSS !

John Dory grabbed Floyd's hand and ran off:

- NOW LET'S GO SIGN UP, BROS !!!

- I care actually- the Fun Boy mumbled still not satisfied with his new nickname.

- Do you- his purple haired brother asked.

- No, I just don't like agreeing with square head-

Wait wait- so we came up with our stage names, but how did we came up with the name " BroZone " ?

OH ! Funny story actually ! First it took us a while to actually sign up to the contest and fill up the papers...

Uhhh, why ?

Ehhh-

- WHAT ?!! There were no RULES that said kids aren't allowed !!

After a very long time waiting in line to sign up to the contest, the 5 trollings were now being turned around- the troll that happened to be the same troll that refused to sold them their train tickets. His night job being to sell tickets and his day job was to help in events like this talent show. After a very causual "you again ?" he was obliviously not letting those trollings in ! How did they even get here in the first place without a train ?

-....You have the poster don't you, he had his arms crossed again.

- Uhhh.. yeah ? JD raised an eyebrow.

- Take another look at it-

John Dory blew the poor agent a raspberry before pulling the poster out of his hair, trying his best again to read through it- only again words mixed on the page and he shook his head out of frustration;

- ...I don't see where you're going with this-

- Hihi ! Floyd would giggled next to him, I still can't read !

- Yeah ! John shook the poster in front of him, It's the same thing I read when I first saw it ! What's your point ??

But Spruce saw a small mention on the bottom of the page his big brother had missed; written in yellow letters the words "Must be 18 years old or older, no minors or bringing minors allowed" were written down.

- Uhh- John- look right there- The new nicknamed Hearthrob pointed to the inscription near the bottom of the poster.

- Look where- he then noticed the extra words.

His eyes slowly widened in realization of his mistake. He shoved the poster back in his turquoises locks and gave a huge innocent smile to the agent. After a nervouss giggle, his voice reached a pitch even himself had no idea he could reach;

- ...SEE FIRST OF ALL THOSE ARE SOME REALLY SMALL WORDS AND SECOND THAT TECHINCALLY DOESN'TTTT SAY K I D S AREN'T-

- Minors ARE kids, the troll reminded them, and you're not meant to be here, so get lost-

- BUT- the oldest grabbed into the counter.

- OR- I'll be forced to get security ! The troll once again warned, And I don't think you want that now do you ?

- BUT- JUST- WE- JUST-

- Come on John let's just go, Spruce pulled on his arm so he would follow them.

John Dory gave a desesperated look at his brother and the troll behind the counter; no one seemed to understand ! They had to get into and win this talent show ! It was their only chance at staying with Grandma !!

- UGHHH- He let out his anger with a frustrated series if stomps on the felt ground, we WILL be back !! He pointed his fingers at his eyes then back at the troll before leaving somewhere, his brothers following him like a bunch of baby penguins.

They walked for not even a 30 seconds that John Dory stopped on his track;

- WAIT- ideaaaa... he smirked.

- And that is ? Spruce was already expecting this.

- COME ON ! He ran back to the front of the line.

Without waiting their turn, John Dory pushed the troll that was signing up after they had left. He then, using his forearms, jumped back on the counter to be at the adult's level. When he saw them again, the agent sighed frustratingly;

- What are you doing back here ?! No kids allowed remember ??! He pointed at a poster nearby.

The boyband's ears dropped down in fear, but this time, their older brother had a (stupid) plan !

- SOOOOO SILLY JOKE ACTUALLY- WE AREN'T ACTUALLY KIDSSS YOU GOT THE WRONG IDEAAAA !!

- Oh did I now- he would raise an eyebrow as he gave the documents to the troll that had been pushed away to calm down any drama.

- YEAH! You uhh you ASSUMED ACTUALLY! You assumed that we were kids just because we're short !

- Uhhhh-

Well the turquoise hair wasn't lying there- they were super short, not only this, but he just assumed by their little voices, their extra soft and not completelely trained magic hair, and well, their literally egg they were carrying around-

- We're actually VERY BIG and GROWN MAN WITH HAIR GROWING ON OUR CHESTS AND UNDER OUR ARMPITS !! The trolling glorified his words.

While the younger ones were even more confused than before by why the hair was John Dory lying, Spruce only facepalmed.

- ...and you expect me to believe that- the agent mumbled.

- YES! Because you WRONGLY ASSUMED OUR AGES BECAUSE OF OUR HEIGHTS!! WE ARE ALLL IN OUR TWENTIES AND THIRTIES!! !

- that's not true ! I'm 3 ! The one with pink hair proudly said.

- THIIIRRRTY THREE ! John Dory slapped a hand on his little brother's mouth, THATS WHAT HE MEANSSSS HAHAAA SILLY LITTLE GOOBER-

The poor troll just stared at this bunch of trollings giving him wide smiles thinking their lies would get them in this contest- but hey; they found a way to get on that train anyway, so they would do the same for that contest.

- You're really not gonna leave are you-

- Not at all ! John Dory grinned.

He just sighed and handed over the sheets, letting them win;

- Okay- you're just kids so calling security is pretty unnecessary-

- Uh huhhh ! The oldest reached for the papers.

But just before he could snatch them away, the agent pulled it back, confusing the young performers;

- ... okay then first, show me what you got ! What's your group's name again??

This was their chance ! John Dory suddendly wished he hadn't picked the leader as a nickname because of all the pressure that came crashing down on his shoulders this very moment.

He looked at his brothers, seeing they already had some usual locations when standing around him; Spruce usually would stand in the back, where he could make sure no one was missing. Clay, having the opposite kind of behavior, was always standing close to his older brother, in front of the others; even if he wouldn't admit it, he was really attached to John Dory and often researched for his rassurance. Then there was Floyd, in the middle, holding Branch's egg.... if they took that as main positions, that would be easy to improvise something, right ?

- Uh... John Dory had to think fast, You mean our boyband name ?? It's uh... uuuhh...

- We're supposed to have a name ? Clay interrupted.

- All boybands have names idiot- Spruce pulled him back, so the agent wouldn't hear him even if he already clearly did.

- But I already HAVE A NAME ! And I like my name !! Clay pointed to himself, I'M THE FLASH ! Or was it Black Panther ?....

- NO NOT YOU- THE- his brother sighed loudly, dragging his palm on his cheek, what's the stupid name already ?! He looked over at their self claimed Leader.

- Uhhh hold on hold on I'm tryna think !! So said leader was laying in a foetale position on the ground.

- You don't have a name do you- The agent was about to call security for real this time.

- Y-YES WE DO !! John Dory jumped back on his feet, IT'S- IT'S-

Floyd had let Branch on the ground and went up to JD, pulling on his t-shirt sleeve;

- Johnnnn, can I go peeee ?

There it was, the chaos, the so expected and known chaos coming from this group of children; some trolls had already covered their ears ready for it since they had seen them in action at the market place... the agent just stared with a frown and his arms crossed, impassive.

- No ! No one's going anywhere until we figure this out !

- I have to pee too- The Fun boy walked closer to John, holding his tummy, actually- I think I feel the hammer coming ba-

- NoooooOOOOOOO ! Poor square was frustrated, I SAID THAT WE BROS NEED STAY IN OUR Z O N E !

And then he had the answer; the name formed thanks to his two working braincells finally making connection; the perfect name that represented all of them so well !

- that's.. that's IT !!! I GOT IT !!! He shouted.

The troll at the counter just facepalmed, groaning in annoyement at the poorly written show this children were giving him. Clay just had no other choice but to add to it;

- The tissue paper ? He guessed wrong, I feel it coming-

- No!! I got our NAME ! BROZONE !!

There was a silence has John Dory screamed their new name on every roof.

- ... Bro...zone ? The agent slowly repeated, not impressed.

- Is- this our last option- Spruce hesitated.

But the oldest was convince, wrapping his arm around his brothers's shoulders, gesturing to nothing as he explained his vision;

- Okay first of all we literally have no time and SECOND- WHY NOT !! We're bros, we've got a zone, and it's RIGHT HERE WITH ME !

He hugged all of them close to him;

- I MEAN EACH OTHER, BOTH WORKS ! He corrected himself.

- Are they done soon- some troll in the waiting line asked.

- YAAAAAYYYY ! I LIKE HUGS ! Floyd clapped his hands giggling.

- Well, I guess it's not that bad. Works pretty well for us- Spruce shrugged, wriggling out of the embrace.

- Can I PLEASE go to the bathroom- Clay insisted.

- BATHROOM LATER, PERFORM NOW !!

Just then baby eggie Branch turned on a radio and the instrumental of "I Got A Feeling" started playing. The newly named BroZone brothers were taken by surprise and tried their best to follow Clay's leading voice and John Dory's signs to follow the non-existing choreography.

I gotta feeling, ooohooo !
That tonight's gonna be a good night !
That tonight's gonna be a good night !
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night, I gotta feel-

- BEURGHGRJHDH-

No need of description, except maybe, hammer on the ground- followed by a common "ew" in the waiting line.

- ...I wasn't lying when I said I gotta feeling, Clay shyly moved behind John Dory.

Luckily, having enough and convinced they would fail anyway, the agent ran a palm on his face, sighing loudly... he grumbled in a low tone;

- ... I don't get paid enough- just go-

- WAIT REALLY ?? John Dory gasped.

- Yes just- GO.

He handed them over the papers on which they would officially sign up their new found boyband name for the audition. John Dory let out a squeal of excitement, grabbing into the sheets and skedaddled away, followed by his small army of siblings. Why keep fight ? They wouldn't give up on whatever was their motivation to be here ! The troll didn't knew it yet, but he had just opened the door to the future biggest boyband of all Trolls' History.... someone should seriously give him a pat on the shoulder, I CAN'T HEAR YOU COMMENT SECTION???

- ALRIIIIGHTTT !! COME ON GANG !! John called for his siblings.

Because well, Clay was still standing in front of the poor agent, his blue eyes fixated on him. He reached into his hair for something-

- ... Keep the change.

He then passed coins to the agent, throwing them everywhere but in his hand, before following behind his brothers. Spruce was laying against a wall, following when Clay passed by him, he was waiting for him;

- Where did you get that mone-

- Don't ask questions

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Rosiepuff had thought about calling the cops, but she was scared Cotton Candy would hear about the amber alert.

After searching for her boys for so long in every centimeter of the East Tree, the woman was back at her small pod. Instead of counting the money she had left, she had a map of their village on the living room small table and was tracing Xs on every spot she had already searched them at.

- Not the grocery store... Not the arcade either... their old pod is empty....

She yawned, exhausted, she hadn't sleep that much since yesterday when she had realized that her grandsons were missing. The living room looked like a detective office at this point; empty coffee mugs everywhere and clues she had collected. She could do this, she could figure out where they went, right ?

The TV was open on the new channel on the live news when the phone rang. The grandmother of the missing trollings jumped awake and without looking at the number, she answered the phone;

- HELL- I mean- Hello ! She rubbed her tired eyelids, How can I help you ? I mean- Who's is this ? WAIT JOHN IS THAT YOU PLEASE TELL ME IT'S YOU-

- Uhh... Is this Rosiepuff's number ?

The familiar voice made the lilac troll's eyes widened in shock; this was none other than the CPS, Cotton Candy !!

She would sit back in a straight position, replacing her hair that was a mess as if he would know how stress she was at the moment;

- YES ! She smiled, CC ! My favorite CPS guy !!!

- ...

- HOW IS IT GOING? HOW'S THE WORKKK? ENJOYING TAKING KIDS AWAY FROM THEIR FAMILIESSSS ?

She had no idea why she said that, but how else was she suppose to hide the fact that HER kids had left the house by themselves before HE could take them away ! There was an awkward silence on the other side of the phone, then a cough;

- ... Actually- no- I don't enjoy doing that at all-

- ... You don't ? OH ! I'm sorry to hear that- well why do you- do it then ?

The live TV emission was all you could hear, which actually got the CPS wondering why he couldn't hear any chaos -

- ... Because that's my job ? I have to make sure every kid is in a safe environment.

- HAHAHAH, RIGHT, OF COURSE, SO NOBLE OF YOU-

- ... yeaaaahhh, uh- he cleared his throat, so how are the boys doing ?

- THE BOYS ?

She looked around, looking for the trollings as if John Dory would just crash into a counter, or like Spruce and Clay would be fighting for the remote on the couch- or maybe Floyd covering Branch's shell with pink lipstick... but of course the room was dead silent except for the TV.

- .... WHAT BOYS ? YOU MEAN MY BOYS ? She giggled forcelly.

- ... obviously ?

- UHHH, WHAT? THEY'RE... PERFECT- WHAT AM I SAYING- AMAZING ! I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY YOU'RE ASKING ME THIS- MY LITTLE PEACH FUZZES ?? THEY'RE... they're...

And then she saw.

Her eyes landed on the TV screen where the News reporter was at the central Troll Tree. This was where June's contest talent show was taking place. As the troll was explaining that the winner would go home with 10 000$ in their pockets, she was pretty sure she spotted turquoise hair and a pair of goggles in a blur.

- Oh... my.... god ...

She saw them running again; The oldest of the brothers running behind the news reporter, followed by the rest of his siblings and the egg of the noborn youngest of the herd.

It was at the Central Troll Tree... ALL OVER ACROSS THE DAMN TREE...

- Rosiepuff ?? Is everything alright ?? Cotton Candy's voice interrupted her state of shock.

Still staring at the TV, she slowly brought the phone to her ear;

- Uh- I'll- call you back ...

She then dropped the phone and ran out of the pod to get on the next train toward Central Troll tree, leaving the Troll hanging there;

- Rosiepuff ??? ROSIEPUFF ???

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The show had started, the crowd cheers could be heard through the whole place; standing on the stage, a troll with yellow skin and dark green hair appeared, probably in the end of her 40's, spotlight on her as she waved to the excited spectators... people loved her, the very well known.... June C. !!

- HELLO TROLLS !!! She waved, AND WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL TROLLS GOT TALENT SHOW !!

The name of the known contest made the audience even more hyped. June made sign for them to lower down as she explained;

- Tonight is going to be magical... WE'RE DISCOVERING INCREDIBLE TALENTS AND GIVING THE CHANCE TO ONE OF THEM TO WIN 10 000 DOLLARS !! She cheered, How to win? Simple ! Impress the judges and get the most biggest crowd cheers !

Behind the curtains, with the other contesters, the newly named boyband BroZone was patiently waiting for their turn to shine... only pressure was getting on them, since it was getting real

The oldest that had been spotted on the TV screen not so long ago by his grandmother was peeking from behind the curtain at the backstage. His blue eyes stared at the huge crowd, the spotlights just... everything going on ! He felt pressure, what if this had been a bad idea ? He shook his head; now was not the time to back off like cowards, they had to do this, for grandma !

He smiled at his younger brothers who were relying on their older brother, gesturing at the celebrity on the stage to maybe get them hyped;

- Woooahh, guys look, that's June C. !! He pointed.

Spruce, Clay and Floyd all nervously approached and their gaze scanned the stage. The overwhelming feeling that came with it got into their bones;

- Huh, wow that's... a lot of trolls, Spruce gestured to the crowd, forgetting about June.

That was not the case of Clay who well, had heard a lot about the woman, and then went to hide behind John's back;

- Oh god- she's scary- she looks so scary !! He whimpered, burying his face in his brother's t-shirt.

Spruce popped his head back as well from the curtain peeking spot and raised his eyebrow at his younger sibling, actually surprised;

- Woah, you ? Scared ? Never thought I'd see the day- he mocked him.

Floyd had took a glance at the stage as well and his pink eyes were sparkling in a hard way to describe, like terrified yet still interested. Clay meanwhile, was not someone made to be in front of a huge crowd and shook his head, hiding even more behind the one that he had choose to trust;

- Oh no, we're gonna lose, we're gonna LOSE !!! The child kept repeating.

John Dory quickly turned around and lifted him in his arms to face him; Clay was trying his best to calm down and hold back sobs of fear;

- Hey ! No no no no no ! John Dory helped him chase away the tears with one hand; I don't wanna hear none of that, okay ?! We are going to WIN this ! I just know it !

While that was enough for Clay to nod, he was still hyperventilating a little, fanning his face. He sniffed loudly;

- H-h-how do you know that ?? He asked John for reassurance.

- I just know, okay ? I believe in us ! I mean come on, we're BROZONE !

He placed back Clay on the ground, Floyd smiled and hugged Clay... yellow banana hair just blinked, not impressed;

- .... that doesn't make me FEEL BETTER-

- POINT IS- John Dory brought all his brothers in a big hug; we got this in the bag! He gave one square smile.

Even if the best words of encouragement, deep down, all of the trollings felt scared, even the oldest; he had to convince not only himself, but all of them that everything would be okay. As he let them go, Spruce walked up to John Dory with his own worries to let out;

- Okay, John... he sighed, what if we actually don't win ? What're we gonna do then ?

- We don't need to WORRY about that because it's not gonna HAPPEN, okaaaayyyy ?

He had almost immediately interrupted him because the truth is, he didn't know the answer either.

His brothers yet needed their big brother's support and since that was his job, he just had to act like he was so much confident and strong:

- We've practiced and practiced- he started.

- Hardly- Clay blurted.

- We're gonna get this right ! JD would turns to them, shushing Clay's pessimistic arguments, But in order to make that happen we gotta make this uhm... perfect !

This word that was going to be the reason of their future break had been pronounced and caused confusion among the group ;

- How can we make it perfect ? Spruce crossed his arms.

- And what does perfect mean ? Floyd raised his small hand.

John thought for a moment on how to explain this in the most easy to comprehend way possible and came up with a synonym:

- We have to be flawless...

- .... what does flaw lick mea-

- OKAY LOOK JUST- John Dory clapped his hands; follow my lead, aight ?? We GOT this bros !... I really do believe in us !

Clay would sigh loudly and look to the side as well as Spruce. The oldest brother smiled and placed his hand in the middle of their circle formation, earning raised eyebrows;

- .... for the family ? He gave them a genuine smile.

They stared at his hand in the middle, bitting their lower lip. Floyd didn't hesitated before placing his little hand on John's.

- Yeah ! He cheered as he puts his hand on top of John's, Hehe!

- ... yeah, always Spruce shrugged and placed his hand on top of Floyd's.

Only Clay wasn't there yet so John Dory encouraged him;

- Clay ? He called, Come on buddy... please ?

Clay was pouting his lip for a moment, arms crossed and ears dropping. But with his brothers all staring at him and expecting him to join in the chaos, he sighed and turned to them, slapping his hand on top of all of theirs;

- Let's freaking do this, Clay finally agreed.

- WOOHOOOOOO ! The oldest celebrated, Now we just wait unti-

- Hey wait ! We're forgetting someone ! Floyd interrupted.

- What ? Who- he realized when he saw what Floyd was holding, oh, oh of course-

The little troll was holding Branch's egg up with his other arm and placed his little foot on the pile of hands, making the youngest join the band.

- Hehe ! Now we got it ! He giggled joyfully.

- ... sure, that works- Spruce blinked.

- Heh, yeeeep- JD smiled.

- .....no- Clay moved his hand away, Do we really have to bring him on stage-

All of them starred at the egg for a whole 30 seconds before all nodding -except for Clay;

- Yes ! John decided, because if we don't I'll regret it and he's still our brother and we're not leaving him out no more questions about this-

Clay had raise his finger to ask another question but then huffed, putting his hand down... the show was about to start !!