Hello, trolls lovers and fans out there! I want to personally thank you for reviewing all my trolls fanfics and I appreciate all the support. As a treat, here's a special story for all of you.

I want to thank Reby Montana for her ideas and inspirations for this story and please, be sure to give a shout out for her because this story won't be born without her!

So, without further ado, here's chapter 1!

Disclaimer: I don't own Trolls.

Enjoy!

A Blue Angel Born From Love

Chapter 1: A Visit to his Loved Ones

Today is a perfect day for a party. But for the trolls, everyday is a perfect day for any party, whether they are slumber parties, birthday parties, heck, even for any made up party that these singing-loving, hugable, cute, little creatures would make. It has been a year since the trolls had made peace with the Bergens and ended Trollstice for good. That's reason enough to celebrate. But that's not the case.

Inside the happy tree, all the trolls were preparing the decorations for what it looks like to be a party. But this is not just any party. This is for a very special blue troll and their queen, Poppy, is making sure that everything's perfect for her dear friend Branch.

"A little to the left! My left. Okay, a little higher... Perfect!" Poppy instructed the trolls as they held some blue balloons and tied them up. "Oh, this is turning out to be great. I just hope he likes it."

"What's not to like?" Poppy heard her best friend DJ Suki as she set up the stereo and DJ system. "You're a great party planner and not to mention that Branch has been liking anything you make for him lately. But not as much as he likes you," she smirked. "That blue troll certainly has you head over heels, doesn't he?"

"DJ! Please!" Poppy blushed in embarrassment.

"What? It's the truth, isn't it? Ever since he sang to you while we were about to be eaten, just about every troll here knows how close you two became," DJ Suki giggled.

"They do? Is it that noticeable?" Poppy asked.

"As a giant sign," Suki answered.

"Speaking of a giant sign, what do you think of this?" The twins said in unison as they revealed their banner which said "Happy Birthday Branch." The letters were in blue paint and glitterfied and they were drawn in different colored paper.

"A masterpiece, girls!" Poppy gave them a thumbs up. "Now, we need to decide on the ice topper for the cake. Where's the cake?"

"Here it is, Poppy!" Biggie and Cooper brought the cake. It was a giant eight layer chocolate cake, with teal frosting and cobalt blue icing surrounding the cake. There were decorated with gummy leaves and sprinkles which many trolls watched in awe while others tried to control themselves from tasting it. Poppy and all her friends gathered as Biggie and Cooper placed it at the table, surrounded by many small blue cupcakes.

"Oh, guys. It's beautiful!" Poppy clasp her hands together and grinned.

"I know. And it looks good enough to eat," Guy Diamond said. And as he attempts to take a little bit of icing, DJ slaps his hand away. "Ow! That hurts!"

"Well, keep your glitter hands away from the cake. It's Branch's and you don't want to ruin his cake, now would you?"

"Fine," He grumbled.

"Okay, now for the topper. Let's see what you guys got," Poppy let her friends bring out their toppers. In order to help out, Poppy had asked her friends to create the topper for her to decide. First came Cooper and his topper was a little figuring of the once-gray Branch with a scowl on his face. "Too grumpy." Poppy shook her head and then it was DJ Suki with her topper. Hers was the whole Snack Pack with Branch in a short distance away. "No, too distant and left out." She decided and then let Guy Diamond bring his which was surprisingly all the trolls inside the giant pot, served to the Bergens. "Are you crazy, Guy?! Can't bring that up!" Then the twins brought theirs which made Poppy smile. It showed Branch hugging Poppy with the Snack Pack celebrating behind them. "That's the one, girls!"

"Our pleasure in making it, Poppy!" Satin proudly said.

"Happy to help a lady friend," Chenille added. "And I must say that this party is starting to get pretty exciting for us."

"Thanks, guys." Poppy smiled and then sighed. "I just hope we haven't forgotten anything."

"I'm sure we have everything," DJ assured her. "We have the music system."

"The cake," Biggie added.

Satin then added, "The balloons..."

"And the streamers," Chenille finished.

"The games we do have!" Cooper said. "And the noisemakers."

"The presents," Smidge said. "Each and every one."

Fuzzbert mumbled, though everyone understood what he meant. "Yes, we have sent the invitations and there's plenty of food for everyone." Poppy agreed.

"We even got a piñata shaped like Creek!" Guy Diamond said as he pulled out the purple troll piñata with a huge smile. "Oh, I know Branch would want to smack it. Especially with the sledgehammer we're giving him."

Poppy laughed and then looked around the area. All the trolls were getting excited for the party to begin. Some were already trying out their party hats, some were using the noisemakers, and others were bringing extra food and presents for their friend that helped save them.

"Yeah, I'm sure Branch will be happy. Branch? Branch! We forgot the birthday troll!" Poppy realized that the troll whose birthday is being celebrated is nowhere around.

"What?! But we can't have the party without Branch!" Satin and Chenille said in unison.

"Where could he be?" Cooper wondered.

"Don't worry, I'll find him. You guys stay here and keep everything ready for tonight," Poppy insisted with a grin.

"Will do, Queen Poppy!" The Snack Pack said.

Poppy, though new of this new role, was happy to see that her loyal friends trusts her as their beloved queen. She then went on in search for her boyfriend.

After leaving the party preparations, Poppy finally arrived to Branch's new home, which is a blue pod located not far from the roots of the tree. Once she entered inside, she saw some of his stuff from his bunker, a sofa, some shelves and books, a small kitchen, a bedroom, and various empty spaces, but no sign of Branch anywhere. "Branch? Branch! Branch, are you in here?" She cried out. No answer responded to her. That meant he was not here.

She then went outside to the bottom of the roots. There, she knows that Branch made a new bunker for his stuff should he needed a place for storage, shelter, and sometimes, a little privacy. "Hello? Branch!" Unfortunately, the bunker was barren of any troll besides her. "Where could he be?" She pondered as she walked around. Sometimes she greeted the trolls that were near her and to those who greeted her. She even asked them if they know anything of where Branch is, but nobody knows of his whereabouts.

It wasn't long until Poppy had reached the old escape tunnel entrance the trolls used for their escape from the Bergens 21 years ago. She looked down and yet, she wondered if Branch went this. It was a crazy thought, but where else would he be? She practically searched everywhere and there was no sign of Branch anywhere. In fact, some trolls said that they haven't seen him since yesterday. "Could it be that he's hiding because of his birthday?" Poppy thought. "I know that he's back in his true colors, but maybe...Nah. If he wanted to avoid this, he would have just told me." Unbeknownst to her, she didn't detect the presence of someone coming to her until...

"So, have you found Branch yet?"

"AAHH!" Poppy screamed from fright and almost fell down if not for the stranger's hand grabbing her before she hit the ground. She panted, holding her beating chest and saw that this was no stranger. "GUY DIAMOND! What are you trying to do? Give me a heart attack? Because you did!" Poppy recovered form her scare, replacing it with annoyance of the glitter troll that was in front of her. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see if you needed help finding Branch. So did you?" Guy asked in his usual auto tone voice.

"Not yet, and I looked and looked, but nobody has seen Branch anywhere!" Poppy answered. "The only place I haven't looked is outside the tunnels."

"You're not thinking of going in there, are you?" Guy said worriedly.

"Let's just take the tunnel and see if Branch is nearby," Poppy said as she went inside. Guy Diamond looked down worriedly. "Oh, the things I do for friendship," He said as he jumped inside behind Poppy. The two trolls walked in the tunnels. Luckily for them, there are some small lit mushrooms and glowing moss in the tunnels which indicate that this is right path for them to take.

As they walked Poppy spoke to Guy. "So, Guy, what really made you to come with me? Not that I don't enjoy your company, just curious, you know."

"Well, believe or not, it is because Branch is my friend. Best friend, actually."

"What? You never mentioned that. For how long?" Poppy asked surprisingly.

"Since we were kids. Branch and I were inseparable ever since my mother would visit Branch and his grandmother a lot and she always brought me to them. But after he turned gray, we just stopped hanging out. However, I never stopped being his friend. I always hoped that we can be what we used to be," Guy Diamond said.

"That sounds sweet, and a little sad," Poppy listened to him. "So, your mother was friends with Branch's grandmother or something?"

"Well, yeah, though she once told me that she's closer with Branch's mother before we were born," Guy answered.

"His mother? Have you met her?"

"No. She never said anything about her or before that. And every time I asked, she would always get upset until I never asked again."

Poppy didn't say any more, not wanting to upset Guy Diamond. A bright light started to appear. Both trolls knew that they reached the end of the tunnel. They exited the tunnel, and found themselves out of the troll tree and in front of them was the path leading to the forest where they used to live.

Guy Diamond looked around. He looked left. Then right. And then in front. "Well, Branch is not here. Let's just go back." Guy Diamond said and turned away, except Poppy grabs him before he could leave.

"We're not going back yet, Guy."

"Why not? Branch is not here. I'm sure he's back home."

"If only there was proof or a clue to where Branch is. I wish we could find one."

"Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it!" A sudden voice boomed out of nowhere, alerting the two trolls. Guy Diamond shivered nervously as he hid behind Poppy.

"W-who said t-that?" Guy chattered. But Poppy only chuckled as she recognized the familiar voice.

"You can come out, Cloud! It's me, Poppy!"

Suddenly, from behind a tree, a familiar cloud with two feet appeared before them. "Poppy? The Pink Princess? Well, what a surprise to see you again!"

"Actually, I'm Queen now and the feeling's mutual. Give me five!" The two friends high five each other and then did a routine of crazy tricks with their hands. They laughed until Cloud Guy saw the glitter troll.

"Oh, hello, buddy. Who is this?"

"This is my friend, Guy Diamond. Go on, he won't bite," Poppy introduced.

"Hello," Guy Diamond greeted shyly.

"Greetings, friend. Slap me some five, soul brother." Cloud raised his hand with a grin. Guy Diamond gave him a high five. "Now, up high!" He did it higher this time. "Down low." But when Guy Diamond was about to hit it, Cloud's hand slipped away. "Too slow!" Cloud snickered and laughed. Poppy did the same. Guy Diamond admitted that it was funny and join along the fun. "So what brings you here away from the populated safety of your home?"

"We're here to look for Branch," Poppy answered.

"You mean Dumpypants? The grey little troll that chased me with pointed sticks?" Cloud Guy asked.

"Yeah! Only he's not grey anymore and he's more happy than usual. More or less, but it's a start. You see, it's his birthday today and we're trying to find him. Have you seen him come by here?" Poppy asked hopefully.

"As a matter of fact, I did. About an hour ago," Cloud Guy nodded and then his face turned into a worried one. "He had a...sad look on his face. He was carrying some flowers with him. I greeted him and he kindly did the same, though his mind was not clear. I asked him where he was going and told me he was headed deep into the woods where a big weeping willow tree was. All he asked was to be left alone there."

"How far is this tree?" Guy Diamond wondered.

"Seeing he doesn't want to be disturbed, I shouldn't tell you, but I could see that you're worried, so I'll tell you," Cloud Guy then explained. "Just go straight to that path over there and then turn left and then a right. You'll see the tree not far ahead."

"Thanks a lot, Cloud," Poppy smiled.

"Anytime! Be careful now and give my happy birthday greeting to ol' Dumpy for me!" Cloud waved before leaving the two trolls.

"Let's go, Guy Diamond," Poppy said with determination as she ran to the path.

"Right behind you, Poppy," Guy Diamond followed her.

Poppy and Guy Diamond followed Cloud Guy's directions carefully. They followed the forest path, then turned right and then turned to the left. After what felt like a few minutes of walking, Poppy pushed out some shrubbery on her way and then gasped in awe of the sight before her. There, in plain sight, was a great big weeping willow tree. Its sturdy trunk reaching high in the air, its branches were everywhere, but the most beautiful thing were the leaves. They were a beautiful spring green color with tints of teal, stretching towards the ground like falling tears. Guy Diamond saw the tree and was also gazing along with Poppy. He scan the area and realized that there was someone below the tree.

"Poppy, look!" Guy pointed towards the tree. Poppy followed his finger and smiled when she saw the blue troll they were searching for.

"Branch!" She smiled. "Let's go get him!"

"Wait a minute, Poppy," Guy Diamond stopped her. "Let's go there gently. If what Cloud Guy said is true, we should arrive quietly in order to not disturb whatever he is doing."

"I see. Alright, GD," Poppy understood and the two of them walked towards the tree where their friend was.

Under the willow tree, the bluish teal troll Branch was on his knees with his head down in deep thought. The wind was blowing, sending leaves into the air. Branch felt it, but was unfazed by it. In fact, he welcomed it. He opened his eyes and stared forward. In front of him were two gravestones, one with the inscription "Wood: a strong, loyal troll, a wonderful husband, and a loving father"; the other said "Primrose, a beautiful singer and friend to all trolls, a caring wife, and a loving mother".

Branch stared sadly at the two gravestones and rose up and place his bouquet of flowers on two the graves. It was a beautiful patch of primroses and roses for these trolls that were lost.

"Hey. Guess who?" He spoke. "Yeah, it's me, Branch, your son. I'm sorry that I haven't been around much lately. Lately, I've been busy taking care of the other trolls with Queen Poppy's help. You would be happy to know that Trollstice has finally been terminated since the Bergens are now our friends. I know. It's hard to believe at first, but rest assured, it's true," He chuckled slightly before he sighed deeply. "There's another reason too. Truth is, I haven't been feeling like coming here. Bet you want to know why, huh? Well, after Grandma died, I'm sorry to say this but I lost my colors. I was grey with sadness for twenty years. Because of that, I didn't want to come here as I was, even though I wanted some comfort."

He then reached for something inside his leafy vest. He took out a special necklace he always wore, but it wasn't noticeable to anyone since he kept it hidden under his vest. The necklace took the shape of a gold heart. He held it tightly as if it was his whole world. "But you know, before we were about to be eaten for Trollstice, I sang my heart out for the first time in twenty years to Poppy, restoring her lost colors as well as my own. It was a magical moment and I wouldn't change it for the world. But the only thing I would wish is that you two are by my side, especially today, for my birthday. I know you would be happy for me," he inhaled deeply trying to control his emotions, struggling to keep his tears from falling. "I miss you with all my heart."

He then stood up and placed his hand on the stones with a heavy heart. Then, without thinking, he began to sing a song he believes to express his feelings.

You're giving me a million reasons to let you go
You're giving me a million reasons to quit the show
You're giving me a million reasons
Give me a million reasons
Givin' me a million reasons
About a million reasons

If I had a highway, I would run for the hills
If you could find a dry way, I'd forever be still
But you're giving me a million reasons
Give me a million reasons
Givin' me a million reasons
About a million reasons

Not far, Poppy and Guy Diamond were getting closer to the tree, but stopped the moment they heard Branch's singing voice. There's no doubt about it. His voice is truly angelic, even though it's sad. Not wanting to interrupt him, the two trolls quietly snuck over behind the trunk and listened.

I bow down to pray
I try to make the worst seem better
Lord, show me the way
To cut through all his worn out leather
I've got a hundred million reasons to walk away
But baby, I just need one good one to stay

Branch then took out a small tulip from the ground as he used it like it was a microphone and continued singing.

Head stuck in a cycle, I look off and I stare
It's like that I've stopped breathing, but completely aware
'Cause you're giving me a million reasons
Give me a million reasons
Givin' me a million reasons
About a million reasons

And if you say something that you might even mean
It's hard to even fathom which parts I should believe
'Cause you're giving me a million reasons
Give me a million reasons
Givin' me a million reasons
About a million reasons

I bow down to pray
I try to make the worst seem better
Lord, show me the way
To cut through all his worn out leather
I've got a hundred million reasons to walk away
But baby, I just need one good one to stay

Branch sang his voice in the air, not realizing that heavy tears were falling from his eyes as he sang.

Baby I'm bleedin', bleedin'
Stay
Can't you give me what I'm needin', needin'
Every heartbreak makes it hard to keep the faith
But baby, I just need one good one
Good one, good one, good one, good one, good one

When I bow down to pray
I try to make the worst seem better
Lord, show me the way
To cut through all his worn out leather
I've got a hundred million reasons to walk away
But baby, I just need one good one, good one
Tell me that you'll be the good one, good one
Baby, I just need one good one to stay.

He finished, facing towards the graves. Suddenly his ears perk up at the sound of footsteps behind him. He gasped until he realized it was Poppy and Guy Diamond coming to him with concerned looks and hands together.

"Poppy? Guy Diamond? What are you doing here?" Branch asked surprisingly, wiping the tear streaks on his face.

"We were worried about you, Branch. We were looking for you back home, but we didn't find you," Poppy explained softly.

"Then Cloud Guy told us where you were and walked to here," Guy Diamond. Branch stayed silent but stared back with gentle eyes.

"We're sorry for following you and for interrupting you," Poppy apologized.

"No. It is alright, Poppy," Branch said softly. "I shouldn't have left without a word. I just wanted to be alone for this. I'm sorry for worrying you."

"What is this place?" Guy Diamond wondered as he looked around.

"This place...it has a history. A history that I'm a part of," Branch answered.

"How so?" Poppy wondered.

Branch then removed his necklace and then opened it up. He then handed it to Poppy which she looked inside. Inside were two pictures: one was a picture of Grandma Rosiepuff, the sweet purple troll with light turquoise hair that gave her life for Branch and her loss was the cause of Branch turning grey. The other was a picture of two trolls holding each other lovingly. These two were unrecognizable to Poppy. One troll was a male troll with cobalt blue hair, green skin, green eyes, and wore a teal bandanna and red overalls. Surprisingly, this trolls looks a lot like Branch with his same features and looks; the other was a female troll that had the same skin and eye color of Branch but had pink hair and wore the same necklace Poppy was holding, a primrose hair clip, and a beautiful pink dress which had an ocean wave pattern at the bottom.

"That's my Grandma Rosiepuff," Branch pointed to her picture.

"That's your Grandma? She looks so beautiful. Was she the one that had..." Poppy didn't dare to finish, but Branch nodded, knowing her question.

"Yes. The day I lost her was the day I lost my colors."

"I'm so sorry, bud. I remembered her fondly back when we were young," Guy Diamond sympathetically said while gently placing his hand on his shoulder. "She was a wonderful troll."

"I know. Thank you," Branch replied.

"Branch, who are these two? They look a lot like you," Poppy wondered.

"You could say that or better yet, you could say I look a lot like them," Branch said, looking alongside with Poppy. "Their names are Wood and Primrose. They are...my parents."

Poppy was surprised by that. "Your parents?"

"Yes. The same two whose graves are right here in front of us," Branch added sadly.

Poppy gasped as did Guy Diamond. They never thought that both parents of their dear friend would be buried in this beautiful spot where they are. "You mean they are resting here?"

"Not exactly. The caskets are empty. We couldn't properly bury them considering that they were...taken," Branch sadly said, holding his face while trying to avoid crying. "Taken on that fateful day."

"You mean on...Trollstice?" Poppy whispered the last part. Branch only nodded silently. Poppy knew he was hurting on the inside. Not wanting to see him sad, she walked over to Branch with opened arms and embraced him in a hug.

"I'm so sorry, Branch. I had no idea what you've lost. But you're not alone. You have friends, and me to care for you."

Guy Diamond also came in and hugged him. "You're my best friend, Branch. Even before, when you were grey."

Branch, feeling better from his friends, embraced them back while shedding some tears. "Thank you, but sometimes, it still hurts."

Poppy understood how he must be feeling and hoped to find a way to make him better. "What were they like? Your parents, I mean?"

"I don't want to bother you. I'm afraid it's a story without a happy ending," Branch managed to say as he sat down in front of his parent's graves.

"Maybe, but it might give you closure if you shared your feelings. Plus I would like to learn more about them. They must have been wonderful if they had such a beautiful son," Poppy smiled, holding his hand.

Branch made a small smile. Guy Diamond joined in, wanting to hear about them as well. "I have to warn you: I never knew them, but Grandma told me so much about them, as did Peppy and many others over the years as I went out to collect provisions for my bunker. If I tell you their story, it is based on what everyone had told me."

"We don't mind. Please, Branch? For us and for your family?" Poppy pleaded, using her lovely eyes on him. How can he refused such a beauty like Poppy? Branch inhaled deeply and smiled.

"All right. Where do I start? The story of my parents happened long before we escaped the troll tree on Trollstice, way before we were even born. It is my great honor to tell you the story of the beginning of my beginning. The story of how two trolls, who love for each other was unimaginable, had given birth to a blue angel."

Hope you like it!

The song "Million Reasons" is sung by Lady Gaga. It's a good song to be heard. I don't own it.

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