Elvis leaned against the wall of the log knocking on the hallow wood. His tail and hand created a decent beat but, the Party Crasher wasn't the active musical type. Purple hair with white tips shot up into the trees grabbing a branch. Elvis smirked as he glanced at the familiar troll hair.

He rubbed his scaly hands together briefly warning them up. Rosie slowly pulled herself up then swung herself across into the log. She was being extra careful to avoid having the Love Potion fall out of her bag. Elvis welcomingly grinned as the troll stuck the landing restoring her hair to it's orginal state. Rosie dodged her guide' attempt to get closer by stepping further away to the side while he tried give her a hug. For the first time in her life she was rejecting a hug.

" No but, Thanks. I'm good for the day. " Rosie said politely.

" So the Love Potion? C'mon! Let me see it. " Elvis requested excitedly.

Rosie glanced at the other end of the log where she could see a certain winged figure hiding the darkest shadow. Elvis didn't notice the subtle action since he too focused on the Love Potion. Growing impatient he stepped crossing towards Rosie reaching out for one of her backpack straps. The troll walked backwards faster until her pack lightly touched the wood.

" What are you doing?" Rosie questioned suspicious.

" I just wanna see potion. That's al - AHHHH!"

Sugar Plum lunged at Elvis suddenly pushing him out of the log in matter of seconds! She wasn't going to let hil get his claw shaped fingers even touch Rosie's bag. The Crasher screamed as he fell disappearing into fog. The troll stared at Sugar in shock then looked down into the fog. Her jaw was dropped too. The angry and vengeful Trairy glared down at the certain location where she had saw Elvis fall in. She placed both hands on her hips while letting her feet touch the log.

'Did I just witness a murder?' Rosie thought.

" What Did I Do To You?!" Elvis yelled.

" Your The Reason Why I Went To Jail For Two Damn Sparkleless Years!!! I Had An Actual Life Long Sentence! " Sugar Plum roar.

" That tracks..." Elvis confirmed calmly.

" Are you okay?" Rosie called out.

The revenge witness didn't actually care about the lizard and gobin mixed together person but, that didn't mean his fall left no impact on her mind. She couldn't imagine falling from the log without getting hurt. Even though the ground below was very soft along with the grass. Sugar lowly growled to herself hoping that Elvis's fall had an at least harsh landing.

" I'm okay. " Elvis admitted calmly. " Now how I am suppose to get out of here?"

" Figure It Out, Sherlock!" Sugar remarked.

" You Can't Just Leave Me Here To Rot!"

" Wht Not?! YOU DID AFTER YOU RUINED MY LIFE?!" Sugar barked furiously.

" Your Still Mad? How about we all just do a restart?" Elvis said trying to smooth things over.

The angry winged troll rolled her eyes as she folded her arms. Her pure hatred for the trapped man was still burning in her heart. Tired of hearing his voice, Plum picked up Rosie, who becane very flustered, bridal style. The troll blushed as she panicked and froze in the taller woman's arms. After securing her friend, Sugar's eyes darted back to where Elvis was currently located and trapped. The Trairy was fixed on her anger for the one who had betrayed her that she was oblivious to Rosie's predicament.

" What Are You Doing?!" Rosie exclaimed shocked and worried.

" Good Bye, Lizardbrain. I hope that You Get Captured BY ROCK TROLLS!!!" Sugar voiced with great passion.

Before Elvis could think of an reponse or comeback, the angered magical being took off up into the sky. She blasted further away through the Rock Forest with the bright light of her wings followed closely. The direction she blasted through was exactly the same direction Rosie and Elvis had came from earlier. The winged troll knew the way to the boarder like it was tattooed into her brain. No map needed but, that dark forest wasn't the only part of the Rock Lands that the Trairy was very familiar with...

Meanwhile back in the Pop lands... Every soldier apart of King Branch's army stood in a row of ten in the outskirts of their Village. The sun gently kissed their different coloured hairs and their guard uniforms. In total there were thirty soliders currently remaining. Twenty male and ten female. Each trained troll stood silently awaiting for their King and General's orders.

Queen Poppy gently pulled on her husband's arm stopping him from walking any further to his army. The blue troll turned his head her giving her his undivided attention. Poppy tilted her head glancing at the other trolls before giving Branch her soft smile. She was reminding him of their agreement from this morning. Branch nodded his head to her understandingly with a soft smile of his own.

The pink troll let go of his arm, stepping backwards by a few troll feet. Her fingers laced together while she watched the General shift from her loving husband back into a serious leader. Every soldier in the last row straightened their backs knowing full well their King would coming around to check on them. Branch performed a mental head count ensuring himself that everyone was here. He walked around the three rows until he counted the very last soldier satisfied and journeyed back placing himself between Poppy and the soldiers once again.

" It has been brought to my attention that most of you don't take your off days by choice. You returned everyday dedicating yourself to acts of service and protecting our Village so - " Branch briefly glanced at Poppy. " - me and your Queen had decided that for the rest of the day you will all have the day off. The new recruits will take over during your time off. "

The deciated soldiers almost broke character as they stood still listening to the news. Everyone hid their genuine surprise and reactions from their leaders well. Their maintained calmness confused Poppy. She thought that the army would be more excited about this. Afterall all of these young trolls had gave up on having the stanard party lifestyle which prevented them from experiencing common fun. They only ever attended festivals or special parties hosted by their Royalty for the most part.

King Branch had always been a work and safety focused general but, not to the point it threaten the well being of his soldiers' usual mental state. That's why special privileges were granted to them due to how challenging and dangerous their job in protecting Pop Village could be. They normally didn't face threats most days but, whenever predators were getting too close they would risk their lives without a second thought.

" We truly do appreciate your deciation, loyalty and strength so for once focus on yourselves. You earned it." Branch rewarded. " Your all dismissed."

Poppy silently watched as every soldier saluted their general with a subtle new found level of respect for their King and Queen. In a ordered fashion one by one, the soldiers calmly marched out of the village outskirts. The further they gotten away from their General in hearing distance, they broke character completely. Their appreciative and still processing everything chatter still managed to reach their rulers' ears.

Branch's doubt floated in the back of his mind. He wasn't fully sure if the recruits were even ready yet to watch over and protect the village on their own. Usually the more experienced soldiers would aid them to remain strong through theor guard shifts. Branch didn't regret rewarding his best trolls but, it still bugged him that their home wouldn't be as highly or strongly protected as usual.

Sensing her husband's discomfort, the pink troll grabbed her husband's arm hugging it gently. She kissed the blue troll's cheek affectionately. That simple action pulled the blue troll out of his negative thoughts. He redirected his attention by turning his head to his beautiful wife. She smiled at him with her soft and caring filled eyes. Poppy was confident that Pop Village would not be bothered by any threats tonight, just like every other uneventful night their protectors faced.

" It's just one night. " Branch reminded himself. " We still have the recruits..."

" What could happen? Everyone having fun. You and me dancing the night away. Our soldiers coming back better than ever from their break. " Poppy suggested comfortingly.

Poppy was trying to fill Branch's mind with more positive thoughts. She playfully kissed the tip of Branch's nose in attempt to get a reaction out of him. He struggled to hold back an smile resulting from her powerful affection. She continued to kiss his face anywhere but, his lips to chase any thoughts away. The general let out chuckle blushing while the kiss attack contuined. Then he grabbed Poppy's chin and pulled her into a long and light kiss on the lips.

" Okay. You win. " Branch admitted playfully after breaking their kiss.

Poppy laughed adoringly at his declaration of defeat. Then the couple heard a familiar ding sound coming from their Hug Watches. Neither one of them even checked their watches, before Branch wrapped his free arm around his wife pulling her closer. Poppy nuzzled her face in the side of his neck resting her head on his shoulder. Their smiles were brighter than the sun enjoying the moment.

Back in the Rock lands... Sugar Plum zoomed through the trees taking a short cut. She made sharp turns avoiding every single tree branch that got was in her way. Rosie's eyes were sealed shut while she burried her face in her carrier's neck. Her arms were wrapped around the winged being's shoulders holding on for dear life.

The expert flyer flew over the damaged rose border into the Pop Lands. The state of the magic rose wall had went unnoticed by Sugar Plum. The difference between the Rock Lands and Pop Lands skies and environment however were immediately highlighted in her mind. Plum gazed up in awe at the clear sky, the more friendly appearing trees and the green vegetation. The hidden critters and birds' chirping and melodies filled her ears calming Sugar down.

Rosie's ears perked as she heard the familiar sounds of her favorite spot. She removed her face from Sugar's neck looking out into the beautiful and peaceful forest. The glittery being's feet touched the soft light green grass awaking sensory memories in Plum's brain. The jail bird never knew until now how much she would miss and appreciate the grass of the Pop lands.

" This place hadn't changed..." Plum commented happily. " So what's your plan my Love Potion?"

" Hm... I rather not think about it. Personally not a fan of using Love Potions. " Rosie reponded honestly.

The Trairy made brief sound without moving her lips, simply accepting the answer. She lowered her passenger back on her feet. The Gem troll unwrapping her arms from Sugar and backed up a little trying to recollect herself again. There was still a hint of blush on her face. Rosie dusted off her skirt with her hands while Sugar's lit up eyes explored the beautiful area with the biggest smile on her face. There was so much that the Trairy wanted to do but, she still had unfinished business she needed to attend to.

" What are you gonna do now? Since your free. " Rosie asked curiously readjusting her  backup.

" I don't know but, I got a magical bucket list calling me!" Sugar Plum stated excited. " Girl, make sure to prepare tea for when I come back to Pop Village! Remember my instructions and don't let that potion fall into the wrong hands!"

Then Sugar Plum took flight again straight back into the Rock territory. Rosie's eyes widen as she called for the other woman to come back but, instead of coming back Sugar's voice traveled loudly from the other side. Rosie blinked with her unsureness still highlighted in her eyes as she listened to the magically being's cheerful and confident voice.

" Don't Worry! I just have some unfinished business to attend to, Rose! I'll be back tonight! Enjoy the Hearts Festival!"

" Okay! Avoid The Rock Trolls!"

AN: This book will contuine on! I will not let it hang and blow away in the wind!😄😁