Trolls: A Beautiful Christmas
Chapter 1 - Prologue
Author's Note: "Dreamworks" is the rightful owner of "Trolls", and all the non-original songs/films/etc. belong to their respective owners. I only own the story.
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As Branch looked over the bridge, wondering how cold the temperature of the water was, he said, to himself, "She would be better off if I didn't even exist..."
But, meanwhile, up in the nighttime sky, amongst the stars...
Oh, dear, oh, dear... David?
(David) Hello, sir, trouble?
(Sir) Looks like we'll have to send someone down –– a lot of people are concerned for a Troll named Branch.
(David)
Branch. Yes, tonight's his crucial night. You're right, we'll have to send someone down immediately.
(Sir) Whose turn is it?
(David)That's why I came to see you, sir. It's that clock-maker's turn again.
(Sir) Oh –– Shiloh. Hasn't got his wings yet, has he?
(David) Not yet, sir... we think it's due to the fact that he still has the mind of a child.
(Sir) Yes, but he's got the faith and heart of a true hero... which is just what we need... send for Shiloh.
Then, a small star flew in from out of nowhere, and stopped in front of the giant star.
(Shiloh) You sent for me, sir?
(Sir) Yes, Shiloh. A man down on earth needs our help.
(Shiloh) Splendid! Is he sick?
(Sir) No, worse. He's discouraged.
At exactly ten-forty-five PM tonight, Pacific Standard Time, on Earth, that particular Troll will be thinking seriously of throwing away God's greatest gift.
(Shiloh) Oh, dear, dear! His life! Then I've only got-
(Sir) An hour, young one, which you will spend getting acquainted with Branch.
(Shiloh) Okay, great... um, and if I may, sir... should I accomplish this mission tonight... I mean... might I perhaps win my wings? I've been waiting for over two hundred years now, sir –– and people are beginning to talk.
(Sir) You bring back the happiness to Branch's heart, and your wings shall come.
(Shiloh) Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you... I'll just go ahead, and-
(Sir) Whoa, hold it there, my young apprentice. Not just yet.
(Shiloh) Huh? What do you mean?
(Sir) Before that hour begins, you must see what led Branch to this exact moment.
(Shiloh) Oh, yeah, right, just like in... got it...
(Sir) All right, then, hold on...
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Twenty-four days earlier...
It was now December 1st, and up in Troll Tree Village, all of the Trolls were decorating their homes for the holidays, as well as playing and having fun in the snow.
[Insert intro music of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey]
(Shiloh: Um, what exactly are we...)
(Sir: Just wait a little longer, young one.)
Then, all of a sudden, Queen Poppy popped out of the snow, and started to sing.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
And I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas
Is you
You, baby
Then, Poppy found herself tripping over a pile of snowballs, and would have fallen down... had it not been for a particular blue troll that caught her, and was now smiling down at her.
"Hey, Branch..." chuckled Poppy, feeling a bit sheepish. "Thanks... again..."
Branch just chuckled, and started to sing, as well.
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
He then raised a certain small and green object over their heads.
And I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
Poppy chuckled, and kissed him quickly on the cheek.
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do?
Cause, baby, all I want for Christmas is you
Then, the two of them started to sing together, while the other Trolls joined in on the celebration.
Oh-ho, all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing (oh, yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me?
[Poppy]
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby (Yeahhh)
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
[Branch]
For my own
Baby
[Poppy]
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
[Both]
Baby all I want for Christmas is
You baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby
[Everyone] Yeah!
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Meanwhile, up above...
(Shiloh) Soooo... that is the same exact Branch who wants to end his life?
(Sir) I know it doesn't seem like it, but you'll learn why sooner than you think.
(Shiloh) Okay, sir. It just seems like he's perfectly happy.
(Sir) That may be true, but as an avid book reader yourself, you've heard the saying... don't judge a book by its cover.
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"Isn't this just magical, Branch?" Poppy asked, admiring all of the Trolls showing signs of joy and happiness.
As he held her hand, Branch replied, "Oh, yeah, sure, just as long as no one-"
"Heads up!"
Splat!
Poppy giggled as Branch wiped the snow off of his face, and the two of them saw Biggie and Cooper approaching them.
"Oh, ho, it's on now, big fella," chuckled Branch. "Wait right here..."
Then, he quickly went back to his house, while the two friends looked at Poppy, who shrugged. "It's his first winter season as a colorful and happy troll."
"Oh, right..." nodded Biggie.
Poppy smiled, and replied, "Yeah, so just give... hey, wait a minute, where's Mr. Dinkles?"
"Oh, he's on hibernation until Christmas Day."
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(Shiloh) Sir, I still don't see how-
(Sir) Young one, patience... all will be revealed in due time...
As Branch gathered his "snowball war" supplies, the blue troll stopped to look at his framed photo of his younger self with his grandmother.
Happy holidays, Grandma, thought Branch, and he began to head out-
Wham!
"Ready to go, Branch?"
"Ohhhh... my head..."
Poppy giggled, and said, "Oops! Here, let me help you up."
After doing just that, Branch then looked at her, saying, "We talked about this, Poppy..."
"What, it's just a door, Branch!"
The blue troll replied, "Yeah, that you have now... as of today... hit me with almost a dozen times. Look!"
She turned to look at the door, seeing all of the marks left by getting smacked into Branch, and said, "Okay, I'm sorry."
"Yeah, yeah, I know," chuckled Branch. "Let's just go have fun now with our friends."
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(Shiloh) One more thing, sir?
(Sir) Yes, young one?
(Shiloh) Um, is the pink troll supposed to be his... "special someone"?
(Sir) *chuckles* You could say that, yes... but I must ask of you to now remain silent until the time has come for you to spend that important hour with Branch.
Understood?
(Shiloh) Crystal clear!