"That's it Branch. That's it!" Poppy said, encouraging her ill husband. It's been 3 weeks since Branch had started his exercises. And he's been improving. "You did it! You just made it all the way across the room without any help!" Poppy was so excited for Branch. She helped Branch sit down and ran to get him a cup of water. She handed the cup to he while saying, "Well done Branch. I'm so proud of you." Branch put the cup to the side table. "I couldn't have done it without you." She smiled at him before leaning in and giving him a kiss on the lips. Once they parted, they stared into each others eyes. I love you. They both said. 

Poppy continued. "I think you can walk." Branch gasped. "Like...Walk fully? Without the wheelchair?! Or the crutches?!" Poppy's smile disappeared. "Y-yes. But..." She stuttered. "But what?" He pushed. "You don't need the wheelchair. But..." Branch exhaled. "But I need to use the crutches." Poppy looked down and nodded with her eyes closed. 

"It's okay though. At least I'm getting better!" Branch said trying to lighten the mood. Poppy smiled then ran to the other side of the room to go and get Branch's crutches. She came back and gave them to Branch, he thanked her. As Branch tried out his new crutches, he realised that these were going to be a lot easier to use than the wheelchair. So part of him was happy. Although, his hands were going to hurt, but he could deal with that. 

Outside in front of the tree

Poppy and Branch were walking around outside so that Branch could get used to his new crutches. As they walked, lots of trolls came up to both of them to make sure their king was healing well. And surprisingly, Branch enjoyed the attention. Everyone said things like, "Hope you get better!" and "Keep going King Branch!" He felt loved and needed.

As Branch and Poppy started walking towards the worker trolls, Milo (the boss) came up to both of them. "Hello King Branch. Queen Poppy. How are you doing my King?" "Alright. It's annoying not being able to do anything." Branch sighed. Milo nodded in understanding. Poppy started up the convosation again. "So how Creek?" "Not bad. Not being a huge pain. At least he's doing his what he's told." The couple nodded. 

All three of them started walking over to Creek. Who was helping build a house. "It's time." Poppy said. Creek quickly turned around when he heard this. He knew what was going to happen. "How much?" He asked nervously. "Half." Branch replied. Creek gasped. Milo walked over with another worker troll. Harry. They both held Creek with his hands behind his back and walked behind the royal couple towards the tree. 

They all got there with Maddy already waiting. She had a frown on her face full of anger. Creek instantly knew the she wasn't going to be gentle with his mane. Milo and Harry put Creek in the chair. Both standing on either side of him. Maddy looked over her shoulder and ask how much. Half  Poppy replied. Maddy nodded and turned towards Creek. She opened and closed her scissors two times. Creek gulped.

Wow! I'm proud of this chapter.

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As always, PEACE OUT AND BUE BYE XX