A few weeks passed since the conflict with the Disco Trolls, but sadly, no one had heard from them since, it could be that they either were too ashamed by their actions...or they wanted to remain a mystery. BroZone was getting ready to perform once again, but Viva couldn't get the drastic events out of her mind and Poppy noticed her sister was kind of withdrawn.

Poppy: Viva? Everything okay?

Viva: Huh? Yeah, I was just thinking.

Poppy: About...what happened?

Viva: Yeah...I still feel kind of bad, Poppy, I ran off without saying anything and I made you worry.

Poppy: Viva, come on, I didn't worry that much.

Viva gave Poppy the side eye.

Viva: You thought I was kidnapped.

Poppy: Okay, maybe I was kind of worried...

Viva suddenly punched Poppy in the arm.

Poppy: Ow! Very worried?

Viva punched her again.

Poppy: Mega worried?

Once again, another punch in the arm.

Poppy: Ow!!! Okay, I was freaking out!!!

Viva smirked and stopped punching her, crossing her arms.

Poppy: Man, you have a weird way of persuasion.

Viva: It's my job, Poppy, I'm your older sister! I can mess with you however I want! 😏

Poppy: Okay, you made your point!

The two sisters shared a laugh and embraced.

Poppy: Feel ready tonight?

Viva: ...What better way of pursuing my dream than with my sweet little sister who saved my life?

Poppy blushed at the recognition as Viva placed a tender kiss on her forehead, she didn't know exactly what she did, but whatever it was, Viva was especially grateful.

Poppy: Viva, I...didn't know that-

King Peppy: CANNONBALL!!!!!

Poppy suddenly heard her father behind her and her expression went blank, he was rolling down a hill with King Thrash on his wheelchair.

Poppy: ...I'ma go get him. Dad!

Viva giggled as she saw her sister take off.

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Meanwhile, Branch and his brothers were getting ready for their first act of the show, while Branch was adjusting his vest, he noticed Floyd talking to Destiny.

Destiny: Do your best, Flo, okay?

Floyd: Thanks, um...

Destiny: What? You're not thinking of bailing, are you?

Floyd: No! No...I actually wanted to ask you something.

Destiny stopped talking and she was all ears.

Destiny: What is it? You can tell me.

Floyd: Um...are you doing anything on Friday?

Destiny: No, I mean I've got a dance routine at 10, but that's about it. Why?

Floyd: Well...um, would you...wanna hang out? I don't know, maybe go mini golfing or...catching a movie?

Destiny was silent for a minute before she realized what Floyd was asking her.

Destiny: Are you asking me on a date, Flo?

Floyd: Um...yeah, I guess I am, so...what do you say?

Destiny smiled and nodded, putting her hands on her hips.

Destiny: I'm in, Flo! Just don't bail out on me!

The two shared a laugh and to Floyd's surprise, Destiny kissed him right on the cheek.

Destiny: I'll see you then, break a leg tonight.

Floyd gasped a little and touched his cheek watching Destiny leave.

Branch: What's up, got a date happening?

Floyd: Yeah...I guess I do, Branch...I didn't think this rescue mission would lead me to this.

Branch: Hey man, join the club.

Clay: Ooooooh! Floyd's got a girlfriend!

Floyd: No! No! We're just...we're just friends.

Clay: Mhm...then she didn't kiss you just now. Got it.

Floyd began to blush and covered his face in embarrassment.

Spruce: You don't have to be embarrassed, little bro, we all know you two are a thing now.

John Dory: Oh, so now I'm not in the club?!

Spruce: I hosted a sleepover and you fell for my surfer bestie!

John Dory: That doesn't count!

Branch: Guys, please! We still have a show to do, we'll talk about this later.

Clay: ...Wait, how much time do we have?!

Branch: 5 minutes.

Clay suddenly bolted, disappearing in an instant.

John Dory: ...What's with him?

Branch shrugged and went to find Clay, when he saw him in the dressing room, he was frantically searching the drawers before finally finding what he was looking for.

Clay: Perfect...tonight's the big night!

Branch was confused at first, but then he remembered that Clay had been really anxious these past few weeks and realized what he meant by that.

Branch: Clay?

Clay: GAH!!!!!

Branch: Relax, it's just me...um...break a leg out there.

Clay: Yeah...uh...you too, Bitty B.

John Dory: 10 SECONDS!!!!!

Uh oh...showtime in 10 seconds.

Branch: ...C'mon, before we're forced to be in sync again.

Clay: You betcha, Baby Branch!

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https://youtu.be/gymoKehyxsU

Where there's a will, there's a way, kind of beautiful
And every night has its day, so magical
And if there's love in this life, there's no obstacle
That can't be defeated

For every tyrant a tear for the vulnerable
In every lost soul the bones of a miracle
For every dreamer a dream we're unstoppable
With something to believe in

Monday left me broken
Tuesday I was through with hoping
Wednesday my empty arms were open
Thursday waiting for love, waiting for love
Thank the stars it's Friday
I'm burning like a fire gone wild on Saturday
Guess I won't be coming to church on Sunday
I'll be waiting for love, waiting for love
To come around

We are one of a kind irreplaceable
How did I get so blind and so cynical
If there's love in this life we're unstoppable
No, we can't be defeated

Monday left me broken
Tuesday I was through with hoping
Wednesday my empty arms were open
Thursday waiting for love, waiting for love
Thank the stars it's Friday
I'm burning like a fire gone wild on Saturday
Guess I won't be coming to church on Sunday
I'll be waiting for love, waiting for love
To come around

The Trolls in the audience cheered loudly for BroZone, Poppy and Viva were both in the front row screaming loudly.

Viva: THAT'S MY BOYFRIEND!!!!!

Branch then approached the edge of the stage and motioned for Poppy to come closer.

Poppy: Branch?

Branch: C'mere, Poppy.

Poppy did what she was asked and Branch knelt down whispering something into her ear. The pop queen gasped softly when she heard what Branch had told her.

Poppy: Really?

Branch: Just don't say anything until then. We just have a show to do right now.

Poppy giggled and grabbed Viva's hand, dragging her to the stage for the next song.

https://youtu.be/AJCRWz4rv3s

We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat

With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same, gave you another name
Switch up the batteries

If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be [x3]

We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Oh, make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete

With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same, gave you another name
Switch up the batteries

If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be [x3]

When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

Be...
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah

If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be [x3]

Viva took the last verse, singing loudly.

When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

Poppy gave her sister a huge hug when the audience started cheering again. Then she whispered something into her ear.

Poppy: I have a good feeling you'll remember today forever.

Viva: What do you mean?

Poppy turned her older sister around and she saw Clay shuffling his feet nervously before bending down one knee. Viva's eyes widened and she put her hands over her mouth.

Clay: Viva...the fiasco with the Disco Trolls made me realize how much you mean to me. When I heard about your ordeal, I was scared...scared of losing someone that I really care about. I've always cherished the moments we've shared together and every day with you is always magical.

Viva felt tears prickling in her eyes as Clay spoke.

Clay: Look...I'm no romantic, but I know what my heart wants...and I don't want to spend a minute without you, Viva...will you marry me? Will you accept me as your partner?

Viva gasped softly and tears began to form in her eyes. She looked at the ring...then at Clay, his expression filled with sincerity, not his usual goofy expression. She put her hands over her chest feeling her beating heart which was pounding faster than normal

Viva: C-Clay...I don't know what to say...

Clay: Is...that a yes?

Viva: U-Um...

Clay: Viva?

Viva took a deep breath and gave Clay a small smile.

Viva: Of course it's a yes, mi amor, yes I'll marry you!

Clay's face lit up and he hugged Viva tightly while the audience cheered loudly for the couple. When they broke away from the hug, Clay took one of Viva's hands and carefully slid the ring onto her finger. The ring fit her perfectly, as if it were always meant to be there. Poppy smiled seeing how happy her sister was. She made a vow to herself that she would never interfere in her sister's dreams, as long as it made her happy...though she might drag her away from her wedding...just in case Clay wasn't a good match for her.

Branch: Poppy!

Poppy: What?

Branch: You do realize you said that out loud, right?

Poppy: Huh?

Branch: About dragging Viva away...

Poppy: Oh...I did?

Branch rolled his eyes and nudged Poppy lightly making her laugh.

Branch: One more song, love?

Poppy: You bet! Viva, you can celebrate later, I'll throw you an engagement party!

Viva: Shhhhhh! Don't take this away from me!

Poppy giggled and let her sister go for a little bit longer. Pretty soon everyone got together for one last song to finish the show off. Viva knew one thing for sure, she was always gonna pursue her dreams, but also be mindful of the path ahead. As long as she had her little sister by her side, she would be okay.

https://youtu.be/FMDQbasMPrU

The only rule is get on your feet
I don't wanna see nobody heatin' up their seat
And if you believe it, if you 'bout it
No matter where you're from
The apple don't fall from it

The people wanna know when they see us dancin' (Ayy, ayy)
Wanna know how we got those moves
People wanna bottle it up, up, up, but no can do
People wanna know how to follow a feeling (Ayy, ayy)
Wanna know how we got that groove (Ayy, ayy)
They're thirsty for the juice
But I'ma tell you the truth

Ooh
It runs in my family
Ooh
It runs in my family
It's all about you and me

Any color, it doesn't matter
The way it's shinin' on the inside it's all that matter
A different mama, a different mister
Talk your talk and walk your walk and know I'm right there with you, and

People wanna know when they see us dancin', ooh (Ayy, ayy)
Wanna know how we got those moves
People wanna bottle it up, up, up, but no can do (But no can do)
People wanna know how to follow a feeling (Ayy, ayy)
Wanna know how we got that groove (Ayy, ayy)
They're thirsty for the juice
But I'ma tell you the truth

Ooh
It runs in my family
Ooh
It runs in my family
It's all about you and me
Ooh
It runs in my family
Ooh
It runs in my family
It's all about you and me

Ayy
Uh
Oh, yeah
Uh, ayy
Ayy, ayy, ayy

Ooh
It runs in my family
Ooh
It runs in my family
It's all about you and me
(Ooh) People wanna know when they see us dancin'
Wanna know how we got those moves
People wanna know how we got that feeling, how we got that feeling (It's all about you and me)
(Ooh) People wanna know when they see us dancin'
Wanna know how we got those moves
People wanna know how we got that feeling, how we got that feeling (It's all about you and me)
(Ooh) People wanna know when they see us dancin'
Wanna know how we got those moves
People wanna know how we got that feeling, how we got that feeling (It's all about you and me)
People wanna know when they see us dancin'
Wanna know how we got those moves
People wanna know how we got that feeling, how we got that feeling (It's all about you and me)

THE END