AN: What's up everybody it's NerdAlert coming at ya with a brand new story, and today I am joined by my good friend BlackArtWhiteVoice! Say hello!
BAWV: Hi?
NA8910: We've been working on this new fanfiction together and we hope you guys enjoy it.
BAWV: I know we enjoyed writing it.
NA8910: So prepare for some major fluff and adorable Broppyness.
BAWV: And angsty. Can't forget the angst.
NA8910: Oh so much angst… hmm? Aren't we forgetting something?
BAWV: The thing that keeps us from getting sued?
NA8910: Oh yeah? We don't own squat! Dreamworks has it all.
BAWV: If we did own anything you can bet that the movie would have ended with more than a hug.
NA8910: Yeah! KISS DANGIT! Enjoy!
Chapter one: Going for Grey
In this world there are those who are connected by the bond of their very soul, two people such as this share a mark of great significance. And this is a story about two such people, this is the story of a princess and a poet, who were soulmates.
Deep in the lush greenery of the forest was the soft sound of music, and a sweet melodic voice floating through the air. And the source of this music was a bright pink teenage troll, princess Poppy.
HANDS, PUT YOUR EMPTY HANDS IN MINE.
AND SCARS, SHOW ME ALL THE SCARS YOU HIDE.
AND HEY, IF YOUR WINGS ARE BROKEN.
PLEASE TAKE MINE SO YOURS CAN OPEN TOO.
'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU.
Princess Poppy was wearing a blue dress, and had a flowery headband running across her forehead. As she walked through the lush greenery of the forest, she took in all of the beauty around her. The smell of the flowers, the shimmering beams of golden light streaming through foliage. But Poppy couldn't appreciate this all, because her mind was on a certain troll.
OH, TEARS MAKE KALEIDOSCOPES IN YOUR EYES.
AND HURT, I KNOW YOU'RE HURTING, BUT SO AM I.
AND LOVE, IF YOUR WINGS ARE BROKEN.
BORROW MINE SO YOURS CAN OPEN TOO.
'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU.
EVEN IF WE'RE BREAKING DOWN, WE CAN FIND A WAY TO BREAK THROUGH!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'LL WALK THROUGH HELL WITH YOU!
LOVE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE,'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'LL WALK THROUGH HELL WITH YOU!
LOVE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE,'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
Just then she saw a glimpse of Grey in the corner of her eye, and she smiled walking up to the resident grump. She folded her hands behind her back, and fiddled with the grass with her foot. "Hi Branch!" She said bashfully, her face turning a darker pink than usual. Branch, who was collecting sticks, just rolled his eyes and let out a long sigh. "Hello princess, what do you want?"
Poppy walked alongside him, shooting glances at him every now and then. "Well I was wondering if we could, well ya know, hang out?" She said with as much confidence as she could, but it was so hard for her to do so in front of him. He made her so nervous, because she had a big crush on him. "Yeah no offense Poppy, but I think I'll pass on that. Maybe some other time, I'm really busy with work right now."
Poppy drooped a little, but then realized he said maybe some other time. "So when?" She asked enthusiastically, Branch glanced at her with his brow raised. Then shook his head. "Poppy why do you want to hang out with me? I'm sure you have other friends who you would rather spend time with, why me?" She stopped him from walking, talking the twigs and setting them down. She then took his hands in hers, and looked him straight in the eyes, making him blush a grayish purple color.
"Yes I have lots of friends, but you don't have anyone… and I don't want you to be alone. You're already grey and sad, you don't need to be lonely too." Branch rolled his eyes and pulled his hands away, he turned away saying. "Great, I'm a charity case. That makes me feel so much better." The sarcasm dripping from his voice, but Poppy grabbed his shoulders and turning him to face her. "You are not a charity case to me! I like you branch, and I know that deep… deep… deep deep down you're a good, kind and loving person!"
Branch had gotten more irritated with every "deep" she said, but he appreciated her words. She did care about him, and he cared about her very much. He'd had a crush on her since he was 7 years old, but he didn't want her to be with him. Branch was grey, and Poppy deserved to be with someone just as bright happy and colorful as her. "That's nice of you to say Poppy, maybe next week okay? But I said maybe!" Poppy had to hold in the squeal she wanted to let out, but she was surprised to hear the ding of her hug time bracelet. "Don't even think about it!"
But he was too late, Poppy had already wrapped him up in a big hug. He frowned at her, and said in an irritated voice. "You know, you're not helping your chances right now." Poppy just laughed, and squeezed him tighter. "Oh you know you love it!" Finally letting go of him, he did a big stretch. Poppy rolled her eyes at this, but then saw something on his shoulder. It looked like a dark blue tattoo of some sort, like a small sapling. Poppy had one just like it, on the nape of her neck.
She was going to say something, but she decided against it. She helped him pick up his wood, and said. "Well I should probably let you get back to work." Branch readjusted the sticks, and nodded at her. Walking off into the brush, and leaving her alone. As she stared off where he had been, the mark on his shoulder kept gnawing at her mind. She was so confused, so she did what she always did when she felt confused.
Sing.
YEAH, YOU'RE ALL I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED.
AND THE HEART, SOMETIMES IT'S UNCLEAR WHY IT'S BEATING.
AND LOVE, IF YOUR WINGS ARE BROKEN.
WE CAN BRAVE THROUGH THOSE EMOTIONS TOO.
'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU.
She started walking through the forest again, wondering what the significance of the mark was.
OH, TRUTH, I GUESS TRUTH IS WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN.
AND FAITH, I THINK FAITH IS HELPING TO REASON.
NO, NO, NO, LOVE, IF YOUR WINGS ARE BROKEN.
BORROW MINE SO YOURS CAN OPEN TOO.
'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU.
She came upon a tree, and used her hair to climb it. Walking along the branches, looking at all the flowers and leaves.
EVEN IF WE'RE BREAKING DOWN, WE CAN FIND A WAY TO BREAK THROUGH!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'LL WALK THROUGH HELL WITH YOU!
LOVE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE,'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'LL WALK THROUGH HELL WITH YOU!
LOVE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE,'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
She stopped at the end of a branch, looking over the top of the forest. The wind blowing the leaves around, a long flowing River in the distance. And at the top of a hill very far away, was Bergan town… that dreadful place, she didn't remember it but Branch did…
I'LL BE YOUR EYES WHEN YOURS CAN'T SHINE.
I'LL BE YOUR ARMS, I'LL BE YOUR STEADY SATELLITE.
AND WHEN YOU CAN'T RISE, WELL, I'LL CRY WITH YOU ON HANDS AND KNEES.
'CAUSE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!
She jumped off the Branch, landing on a vine and sliding down on her knees. As soon as she landed, she sang her heart out. The emotions making the mark on the back of her neck shine, ever so slightly.
I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
EVEN IF WE'RE BREAKING DOWN, WE CAN FIND A WAY TO BREAK THROUGH!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'LL WALK THROUGH HELL WITH YOU!
LOVE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE,'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
EVEN IF WE CAN'T FIND HEAVEN, I'LL WALK THROUGH HELL WITH YOU!
LOVE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE,'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
LOVE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE,'CAUSE I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU!
Poppy pushed the leaves and grass out of the way, revealing her home. Troll village, and in the distance was her father's pod. Maybe he would know something about the marks on her and Branch?
I'M GONNA STAND BY YOU.
AN: And there you have it! What did you think?
BAWV: It's only the first chapter so they have time to make their opinion.
NA8910: OOOOOH! Right. Well tell us what you think guys! We thrive off of feed back.
BAWV: Don't tell me tell him and he'll get the message to me. :P
NA8910: Thanks for reading, expect the next one very soon!
BAWV: The next one is going to be a doozy so when you go to read make sure you have time to read a story in the disguise of a chapter.
NA8910: Also apologies to all the readers who thought I was updating Suki's Mission first, I'll get to it in due time. See you all next chapter! Say it with me.
BAWV: Cyber High-Five!
NA8910:Cyber High-Five!