#this is brozone 2.0

[xazafranx]

[ 𝘉𝘰𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘺 // 𝙃𝙤𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 ]

𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭!✨ On your 16th birthday Pay attention to you, girl Everyone has to do just what you say!🎤

[artstar1997]

Finally, I got my creative mojo back and I finally made another fairytale au. Here’s Floyd as the little mermaid (merman to be exact) and Boom as the prince. I remember their VCs, Troye Sivan and Lance Bass are gays and I looked deeper to the original fairytale, The Little Mermaid, realizing that there is a queer allegory to the story. I found out that Hans Christian Andersen wrote the story because he had feelings for one guy named Edvard Collin but just like the prince in the original story, Edvard married a woman and the news broke Hans’s heart like how the little mermaid felt heartbroken because of it and when tempted to kill the prince so that she becomes a mermaid again, she refused to do it and fell into the sea, where her physical form dissolved into sea foam and becomes an air fairy.

In my reimagining, Floyd is interested in humans in many ways but his family and friends, including Grandmamah, the queen of the krakens warn him about the dangers of the human world. Aside from collecting human stuff, Floyd has a crush on Boom after he saved him from drowning in a storm that crushed his ship. He couldn't stop thinking about Boom that when push came to shove, Boom turned to Nerissa a.k.a Chelsea Van Der Zee, the former queen of the sirens (her species are the enemies of the merpeople) and a powerful sea witch, who was assisted by two Cecaelia, Velvet and an unwilling Veneer, for a potion to turn him into a human for three days but he has to give up his voice as a blood payment. You know how that happens in his experience in land but at least, he gets to be with the humans and marry Boom in the end.

[jade-green-butterfly]

You know, out of the four bros, I like John Dory the most :3 Just his smug face gets me every time, like...John, stooop!😆 I had the urge to draw him in my style and welp...here he is, enjoy~👌😌 John Dory (c) Trolls 3/Trolls Band Together/DreamWorks Animation

[trollsedits]

I love Brozone 2.0

Also Brozone 2.0:

(Version 2.0) 😚

Alright last post, I know I keep posting about brozone but I’ll post different trolls soon haha 😮‍💨🫶🏻 I’m just getting started….

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[agent-cakeshroom]

Having complicated thoughts on Brozone leaving. Half of me is like "HOW COULD THEY LEAVE BRANCH he was a babyyy and he suffered so much"

On the other hand, pretty sure they were kids too. Teens at most. And they left him with an adult they trust, their Grandma. And they clearly didn't know about her getting eaten. Yeah, Branch absolutely doesn't have to forgive them, but they didn't technically do anything wrong either. The only one who promised to come back was Floyd.

I really wish the movie had addressed their parent(s) at least a little, just a smidgen. Cause, like... I understand JD wanting to run away from the responsibility of 4 brothers. I'm a middle child, but my mom moved multiple states away to take care of her siblings and left me with my dad and younger brother. Both of whom are autistic, and my dad has an insane host of health problems. So I've become mom 2.0 because I love them both and want to take care of them. But it can be VERY overwhelming, and if my dad couldn't help at all I might've caved and ran too. And I'm in my twenties. JD had to be like. 16???

That turned into a rant, and I lost my train of thought. Moving on, none of the brothers are really at fault. If anyone is at fault, it's the missing parent(s) or even Grandma. We don't know if she was the primary caretaker, or if she was too old to wrangle them all, or what. So she might not even be really at fault either. Would it have been nice for the brothers to come back and visit? YES! But JD did, and the tree was empty and he had no reason to believe anyone survived. He probably grieved Branch, and with how his colors have dulled a bit, JD may have even gone gray. It could be from age tho, we dunno. But then he got a postcard from Bruce, and probably heard rumors of Floyd's solo career. So he knew he at least had 2 brothers alive and well, so he kept living his life.

I've 100% lost the track, uh. No more thoughts lol

[rocksibblingsau]

ok so if branch sees billy as "that cool older dude that you gotta respect" then what would brozone reaction be to seeing branch with billy? new older brother figure 2.0 now with healthy and supportive system, abandonment and toxic behavior sold separately and not compatible with new version. we already know barbs reaction. also i just wanna say i love the part in the guitar store when barb is jealous of billy and billy being like "are you blind?! that kids loves the fuck outta you!" then branch getting a guitar that reminds him of barb... just so wholesome i think i got a high reading it the first 3? 4 times?

You'll get to see their reaction. Billy forced himself into relevance and if you think he won't get to meet BroZone, you are sorely mistaken.

Billy is very aware he can't compete with Barb. There's no question of who Branch loves and idolizes more. He's just happy Branch thinks he's cool.

[kittyball23]

The Proposal (a Trolls fanfic)

Summary: BroZone reunites, and Branch has a very important question for Poppy…

A/N: This one is my longest so far, and also a direct follow-up to my oneshot 'Hug Time.' Enjoy!

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"Guys, I think this calls for a celebration! "

Branch cringed as John Dory yelled out right next to his ear, still interlocked in the five-brother hug that had resulted from Branch's Hug Time's bracelet chiming. He cringed slightly more at the loud chorus of agreement that rung out from his other brothers, enthusiastic to join in the celebratory moment and fully agreeing with their oldest brother's suggestion. Branch, too, voiced his agreement – the time felt right, and the joyous mood amongst them was just right – but only after he was released from the tight hug and could regain his breath. As he allowed his lungs to expand again, he heard John Dory begin to harmonize the beginnings of a song.

"Everybody..."

Branch recognized it right away. It was one of the songs that they used to sing all the time, in every concert that they'd ever performed at, every rehearsal, and sometimes even in their downtime when they simply chilled together in their pod.

It was Spruce who followed up in the harmony next. "Yeahahh..."

"Rock your body..." John Dory continued.

"Yeahahh..." Clay sang, picking up the melody.

"Everybody..." JD sang again.

"Yeahahh..." Floyd crooned smoothly, joining in.

Four sets of eyes fell upon Branch next, expectantly and kindly. They had all contributed thus far, and only he remained left. The blue Troll smiled, gladly adding to the perfect quintet chorus. "Rock your body, right..."

Reenergized, the five Trolls – brothers, friends, and family – struck a pose, side by side and grinning broadly as they let the song's beat drop.

"BroZone's back, ALL RIGHT!"

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What a celebration it had turned out to be!

The brothers sang their song all through the trip back home on the caterbus, and back upon the mushroom stage that was in Pop Village. Trolls from all tribes had gathered to see the spectacle that was BroZone 2.0 – AKA BroZone Reunion, BroZone: Here We Bro Again, BroZone: Where Did They Bro? Well, It Turned Out To Be A LOT of Different Places, But We FOUND THEM!! (Hey, the title was still a work in progress for them, but it could be dealt with later). Like it had many years ago, the feeling of being back on the stage filled them with life, making them each feel like they were truly home again. Clearly, it mattered not where they were, so long as they had had each other once more. But Branch could dwell on the sap later – right now, they had a show to put on!

Bounding up on the stage in a near perfect replica of how they'd done so almost two decades prior, John Dory, Spruce, Clay, Floyd, and Branch – all donning brand-new colorful hair-matching vests – made the crowd go wild with applause. The five wasted no time bursting into their song, recreating the Family Harmony flawlessly.

"Oh, my gah, we're back again!" Branch sang, spreading his arms out wide.

"Brothers, sisters, everybody sing ," Floyd sang, coming alongside his younger brother for a quick side hug.

"Gonna bring the flavor, show you how," Clay sang, busting a slick breakdancing move that looked to be a combination of a one-armed cartwheel and a split.

"Gotta question for you, better answer now, yeah ," Spruce sang, winking at the crowd.

"Am I original?" John Dory sang, gesturing to himself, snapping with both his hands and then making a finger gun.

"Am I the only one?" Floyd sang, placing a hand over his heart.

"Am I sensual?" Spruce sang, blowing kisses to some girls in the crowd who promptly fainted whilst he made sure his expression looked as suave as possible.

"Am I everything you need?" Clay sang, right as Branch finished with, "You better rock your body now!" The five sang the chorus all together, stepping in rhythm with each other, voices strong and proud.

"Everybody!

Yeahahh

Rock your body!

Yeahahh

Everybody!

Rock your body right..."

Automatically, the brothers all grouped together, pulling off their signature pose as they stacked themselves – John Dory and Clay at the bottom, Spruce and Floyd atop of their shoulders, and Branch being held up by the purple and magenta Trolls – and sang the last line.

"BroZone's back, ALL RIGHT!"

Cheering erupted from the audience watching. Right at the front, and being held back by her sister Viva, was an overly excited Poppy. She screamed joyously, tears of joy streaming down her pink cheeks as she jumped up and down.

"I LOVE YOU BROZONE!" she cried, and then even more loudly yelled, "I LOVE YOU BRANCH!!"

Around her, other cheers for the brothers were being screamed out.

"You're awesome, Clay!"

"Call me, JD!"

"Rock on, Floyd!"

"Marry me, Spruce!"

Poppy gasped when she realized that the last one had been called out by none other than her sister. Viva could hardly believe it herself, and she slapped a hand over her mouth, wide-eyed and blushing heavily. Had she really said out loud?

Spruce took it in stride, winking at pink Troll, and coming up with a brilliant idea. He waved his brothers over, guiding them further up the stage for a group huddle. "Branch!" he whispered, once out of earshot. "You know as well as all of us here do that it's time, brother."

Branch felt himself grow nervous when Spruce made the motion of putting an imaginary ring on a finger, while JD, Clay, and Floyd nodded approvingly.

He bit his lip, feeling his hands go clammy. "Y-you really think so?"

"Dude, she's totally in sync with you!" John Dory said, nudging Branch.

"I didn't get to see much of you two together," Floyd admitted, "but I can definitely tell that you've got something special going on."

"Hey, just make sure to have her save her sister for me, a'ight?" Clay joked.

"Nuh-uh!" Spruce quickly cut in. "She's already got her eyes on me, bro."

Clay laughed. "Yeah, good to see my comedic influence has rubbed off on you, Spruce. Because that's a good one!"

"It ain't no joke, I'm serious!" the purple Troll retorted.

The lime-green Troll blew a raspberry. "Yeah, right, she wants someone who's gonna make her laugh, not someone who's been sippin' one too many fruity drinks," he said, eyeing his brother's physique.

Spruce scoffed. "Well, you're not exactly a lightweight yourself, Clay!"

"YO, BROS," JD interrupted, before any more could be exchanged. "Mind staying focused here? This is Bitty B's Big Breakthrough!"

"Try saying that three times fast," Clay mumbled, before he and Spruce shot their blue brother an apologetic look.

"Sorry, Branch," Spruce said, "JD's right. This is all about you right now! So here's what we're gonna do..."

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"You like him, don'tcha, Viva?"

Viva wished she would stop getting prodded by Poppy's insistent questioning, and that the ground would swallow her up instead.

"I... I don't know!" she said.

"Then why did you go off screaming 'marry me!'?" Poppy asked, a sly smile on her face.

Viva flailed her arms. "Look, I just got caught up in the moment, okay?"

"Because you like him!" the Pop Queen concluded. Poppy giggled at the blush that spread across Viva's cheeks. She prepared to ask her another question, but paused when the band onstage began to sing again. Poppy whirled around, her attention fixated right on the boys instead, and Viva was extremely grateful for the interruption.

"Oooohhooo...

You're all I ever wanted

You're all I ever needed, yeah

So tell me what to do now

'Cause I, I, I, I, I, I want you back..."

Poppy blinked. Wait... wasn't that the song that they used back on the road trip? She wasn't complaining, the song was beautiful, and made even better with the addition of Branch and Floyd's angelic voices creating the five-part harmony. Poppy blushed, noting how her boyfriend's gaze was fixed solely on her as he sang the words, heartfelt and sincere. He made his way over to the edge of the stage, reaching his hands out so that she could grab on as he brought her up with him, still singing, still making her feel like the only Troll in the world and still making her feel so warm and fuzzy on the inside like he always managed to do. He pulled her close into a slow, sweet dance, left hand in hers, right hand on her waist, guiding them along the stage as they waltzed through the gentle ballad, a near replica of how they'd danced when Branch had regained his colors again.

"Baby I remember

The way you used to look at me and say

Promises never last forever

I told you not to worry

I said that everything would be alright

I didn't know then that you were right

I want you back, oh yeah..."

A light, carefree laugh escaped the Pop Queen when Branch briefly lifted her off the ground in a twirl, gracefully setting her down in a skilled pirouette, followed by a dip. Poppy felt giddy, her steps light, feeling almost as though she were floating on air. Branch's voice carried on ever so flawlessly, his sharp, blue eyes shining with the love specifically reserved for her and her only.

"You're the one I want

You're the one I need

Girl, what can I do?

You're the one I want

You're the one I need

Tell me what can I do..."

So caught up in the moment she was that Poppy hardly recalled the presence of the remaining brothers, that was, until their voices joined in the last chorus, amplifying what was already such a gorgeous melody and making it so much more magical.

"You're all I ever wanted

You're all I ever needed

So tell me what to do now

When I want you back

You're all I ever wanted

You're all I ever needed

So tell me what to do now

When I want you back..."

Branch pulled her close, releasing his hold on her left hand so that he could bring it up to her face, caressing the pink cheek that had grown warm with a blush. He twirled them around again, dipping close, teasingly close to her lips that it made Poppy's breath hitch, before he bent down, kneeling before her on his knees.

Wait, not knees, plural, Poppy noted, ONE knee.

The pink queen had to blink several times and shake her head to truly grasp the weight of what was happening. She had seen this motion before, seen it plenty of times growing up, in the Pop village, in all of the Troll tribes that she'd visited and in her visits to Bergen Town. This wasn't something ordinary, but rather, something quite extraordinary, something that only happened once in a girl's life, something that was fantasized about and only spoken of in awkward, blushing conversation with friends. Something that had to be experienced to truly be able to know how it felt. Something that was going to change the course of her life in such an unreal, positive way.

HOLY CUPCAKES AND SPRINKLES...

Branch is about to – He's gonna –

NO, he's not... is he?

Is he really gonna ask me???

I'm dreaming. That's it! I have to be dreaming. I fell asleep onstage, yeah, that's what happened!

Actually, no, that's silly, that couldn't have happened. I must be DAYdreaming.

Or maybe I'm NOT daydreaming.

Maybe this is a prank? Maybe Clay put Branch up to this as one big joke! Maybe he's just gonna ask 'Hey, Poppy, did you like the song?'

But NO... Branch is not like that, not with something like THIS. If this is what it REALLY is...

"Poppy..."

The Pop Queen almost jumped at her name, brought back to the reality that confirmed that Branch really, really was still kneeled on one knee in front of her. Her heart raced, pounding so fast and so loudly in her chest that she was hoping it wouldn't drown out his words. And the question that he may or may not ask.

He might change his mind.

He might start the question and then stop!

Is he really ready for this?

Am I really ready for this??

I think I am.

I HOPE I am.

Despite how loud Poppy's thoughts felt inside her head, there was no way that Branch could hear them.

What he could note, however, was the shift in his girlfriend's expression. From one of carefree happiness to understanding... and then to something that he couldn't quite place. Was it fear? Was it disgust? Was it joy that she was doing her best not to completely burst with? Branch suddenly felt his throat grow dry. Despite the fact that he knew they wouldn't be able to aid him – this being something that Branch had to handle himself – he still couldn't help but shooting a quick glance over at his older brothers. None of them had wives, so none of them had gone through what he was about to go through, but the pep talk that he'd been given in their group huddle still allowed him to feel some ease. John Dory gave him two thumbs up, grinning broadly. Floyd gave him a small nod, his grin far smaller than their eldest brother but still there, tugging the corner of his lip. Clay looked as though he was trying to prevent himself from laughing, and Branch felt mortified at knowing how much of a Puffalo in caterbus headlights he probably looked like right about now. His mortification started to go away though when he saw Spruce, mouthing the word 'CONFIDENCE' at him. You aren't confident, then she's not gonna think you're being legit 'bout it, Branch remembered him saying. It was confidence that he needed right now. Confidence, and honesty.

"Poppy," he started again, "I, umm... I didn't really plan a big speech or anything. Which, I know, sounds very unlike me – crazy-prepared bunker survivalist guy and all, heh heh..." He paused, letting out a chuckle. "But I did have a question I want to ask you. It's, um... actually something I've been wanting to ask you for a while now. And I'm not sure if you'll say yes, or if you'll say no, if you'll find it cool or too gross and weird. I'm not even sure if you're okay with me asking you in front of everyone like this!" – he gestured to the audience that Poppy had forgotten was even there – "But I won't know the answer to any of that unless I just go ahead and do it." Branch took a deep, calming breath, knowing that Poppy was hooked onto his every word, his every little movement and gesture, watching him closely, anticipating.

Everything felt like it was going in slow motion when he reached for her pink hand, grasping it gently in his, and using the other to reach into his vest pocket.

"Queen Poppy, you're the happiest Troll alive... but you might just end up making me the happiest Troll alive instead if you say yes to my question, which, not required... it IS your choice in the end, but, I uh, I've just really gotta know," Branch said, making sure he didn't continue rambling on and simply cut to the chase of what he was intending to say, the words that had long been aching to leave his mouth finally escaping his lips in a sweet, relieving release. "Will you... marry me?"

There. He'd said it. Finally!

Branch was trying incredibly hard to maintain his balance, even though the trembling that had overtaken his body did not seem to want to cease was doing him no favors. He kept his free hand steady as he presented the ring he'd obtained weeks ago. The ring was in fact a little ladybug-like creature, its shell a crystalline red beauty that shimmered so elegantly under the stage lights, producing a rainbow of iridescent beauty. But even with how pretty it looked, Branch knew it could never match how beautiful his Poppy was. Poppy who could very well end up becoming his fiancé before the end of the night was through, in as soon as the next minute.

She'll say yes, right? I mean, I DID tell her she doesn't HAVE to say yes, but... oh frosting, I really, REALLY hope she does...

The Pop Queen had grown silent, hearing the reactions of those in the audience. Some were gasps, some were hushed, excited whispers, some even wolf whistles. If Poppy strained to listen, she could pick out who exactly said what.

The Snack Pack, closest to the stage and witnessing the scene playing out before them in all its glory, were immediately riled.

Satin and Chenille already started to argue in hushed voices over what design to make for Poppy's wedding dress, while Biggie's jaw had dropped open, his pet worm Mr. Dinkles letting out an "Oh SNAP" in his deep voice (a contrast to the usual small 'mew' he would squeak out). Cooper and his brother Prince D let out an astonished "Daaaang," and were grinning, while Smidge let out her usual "Oh my gah!" in her gruff voice. Viva had clasped her hands together, absolutely thrilled, while Barb nudged Carol.

"Oooo, something tells me I'm gonna have to change 'Poppy's boyfriend' to 'Poppy's hubby'!" the Rock Troll whispered to her.

And Poppy? The Pop Queen's head was in a whirl. Had she heard Branch correctly? Even if she hadn't, she could clearly see her boyfriend (somewhat shakily) holding up the cute little ring up to her, with an expression of hope on his face. And that's when it hit her all at once.

Branch asked me to marry him. To MARRY him!! To be his wife!!!

Her love, the Troll she thought about every day when first waking up, and the last Troll she had on her mind right before she went to sleep. But even in her dreams he was there, and sometimes in them, they already were married! While she'd never told him, she was often finding herself fantasizing about their honeymoon, what he'd be like as a wonderful king, how they'd be as they watched their village thrive and how they’d grow old together. She suddenly felt horrible every time she played off his casual talk of marriage overall, making him believe that it was not something she wanted when it, in truth, was the complete opposite. She really, really, REALLY did want to marry him! She couldn't picture loving anyone else as much as she loved Branch. Her own fears for how he could possibly feel about it were what had held her back from admitting it, fear that he would not want it as much as she did.

But he DOES, she realized, if he's asking me. And you don't just marry someone just because!

Without realizing it, Poppy had started to almost hyperventilate, her breaths coming fast, and her cheeks wet with tears that she hadn't even realized were even pooling up in her eyes.

Branch looked concerned. "Poppy?"

The brothers were watching in awe, Spruce nudging JD. "Dude, I think he broke her!"

Barb was also thinking the same thing. "Uh-oh... I think Popsqueak's gonna totally hurl!" she said to the Snack Pack. The Rock Troll cringed, ready for a stream of rainbow-glitter vomit to come out of the Pop Queen's as soon as she opened her mouth, but was taken aback – as was everyone else in the audience – by the shrieking, joyous, enormous SCREAM that came out of her.

"YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!"

It was a scream so loud that it could put ANY earsplitting guitar-riff that the Rocker Trolls did to the utmost shame. A scream that broke the sound barrier, bursting across the land like a sonic boom, possibly even heard in as far as the places that they had traveled on their journey! A scream that nearly busted her own eardrums from the force of it, the volume rattling her skull and nearly throwing out her voice. But she didn't care. She was beyond caring. All she knew was that Branch had asked her. Her Branch. And she said YES. Yes, she'd say YES! She wanted it. She wanted it more than she ever could have imagined, more than she could ever have hoped for – more than she even knew existed! And despite the hoarseness in her throat that had resulted of that all-powerful scream, she still continued to affirm her answer, in between what felt like the hundreds of kisses she was bestowing on the blue Troll's face. The Troll she was going to call her husband!

"YES! – mwah – YES!  – mwah – YES!  – mwah – YES!  – mwah – YES! YES! YES! YEEEESSS!!"

Branch happily allowed himself to be smothered in her affection. Actually, he wasn't even sure if 'happy' was the right word to use. He felt as though he had beyond exceeded that word. What he was feeling was otherworldly. An exact word couldn't come to mind right away, thanks to his concentration being broken by the pink Queen and her dozens upon dozens of quick little smooches. No part was left unkissed. His cheeks. His forehead. His chin. His brows. His lips...

Branch's eyes bulged and a gasp escaped him right after he felt her sweet mouth press against his, even if it was for just one brief second. Reacting upon him, Poppy too gasped, and on instinct began to apologize.

"OH! I'm so sorry, I um, you see I..."

Wait a second. Why am I apologizing? A kiss wasn't something to apologize for, just like a hug wasn't! Well, I didn't even ASK him first if it was okay! Poppy argued with herself. I don't think he'll be upset... would he?

Branch eyed her, seeming to frown. "You should be sorry," he said, his voice seemingly hard.

Poppy froze, guilt overcoming her. Oh no! He IS mad!

"Branch! I..."

He put a hand up, stopping her before she continued, and finishing his own sentence.

"For not making it last longer."

And then, right there, in front of everyone and without any kind of hesitation, Branch leaned forward, closing the gap between himself and Poppy and pressing his lips against hers. Time itself felt like it had stopped, allowing the lovestruck pair to invest themselves solely in that incredible moment, cherishing it for all that it was worth. Poppy had heard in her youth that a first kiss – no matter if it was shy, bold, or a combination of things - was guaranteed to always be sensational. This was no exception whatsoever. The second his lips touched hers, she'd melted, her senses turning into a blissful haze.

As promised, Branch did make this kiss last longer. Two seconds passed. Then five. Then ten. He pulled apart right as second eleven ticked in, a look of sheer wonderment covering his features. For he, too, had felt an explosion of euphoria go off within himself. He hadn't quite realized just how starved he'd been for this. The possibility of ever kissing Poppy had only been a million in one, the way he saw it in the past. The possibility had gone on changing, becoming more of a chance with each time they got closer in bond to each other, until it had finally culminated to this moment right here. She was the only one in his focus, everything else around them a blur, his ears deaf to the cheers that once more erupted from their friends and family. And when she automatically leaned in for more - one hand reaching up to caress his deep blue hair and the other clinging onto him - he was right there leaning as well, meeting her halfway. They kissed again. And then again after that. And again after that, too. There seemed to be no end as he made up for every single time since they'd known each other that he had wanted to kiss her.

Right after he'd regained his colors on the Trollstice that the Bergens became their friends. Right after she'd been crowned queen of Pop Village. Right after their morning song on the day that they'd discovered the existence of the other musical tribes. Right after complimenting her performance when they'd been inside the jail cell of Lonesome Flats. Right after they'd confessed that they loved each other for the first time during Barb's World Tour. Right as they'd been sitting in the treetops, being serenaded by the brothers during their road trip. Right after every Hug Time that he'd ached to peck her lips before they'd parted from their embrace. Branch remembered every moment, and relished what had come of their adventures to now.

Spruce let out a low whistle in the meantime. "Boy, oh boy, you'd think they've never kissed before!"

"Dude, that's because they haven't," JD said. "I know because his girl told me!"

Spruce gawked at him. "WHAT?!"

Clay and Floyd seemed to surprise to hear this too. "Wait a minute," Clay said. "They've been together for how long?"

"And this is their first kiss?" Floyd asked, confused.

Spruce, the most bamboozled of the bunch, spread his arms wide. "Well thank goodness it's finally happened! Little bro don't know what he's been missing! And if it took this long for them to kiss, I can't imagine how long it's gonna take for them to have – Oof!" The purple Troll was cut off from his sentence, surprised to find that it had been his magenta brother who'd elbowed him in the ribs. Floyd looked at him in a manner that said "DON'T."

"What?" the purple Troll whined, rubbing the spot. "All I was wondering was how long it was going to take for them to have a family! Geez!"

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A/N: Songs used are "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" (the BroZone edition, of course) and "I Want You Back" by NSYNC. And Dreamworks, I am once again asking for the Broppy wedding 🙏🥺😆

Well, this wraps up my first round of oneshots. I'll be brainstorming more once Trailer 2 comes out and will be picking up the stories from there. Thanks for commentary, likes, and reblogs so far! :D

[minijenn]

Jen Tortures Herself With Every Dreamworks Animated Movie Ever: Trolls Band Together

At long, long last. After 45 fucking movies of insanely varying quality, I've reached the end of the Dreamworks watch. So, what kind of a note did we go out on here on the third installment of the Trolls franchise? Well...

Back in the day, Branch and his older brothers, John Dory, Spruce, Clay, and Floyd, made up the popular boy band BroZone, until a tension-driven split up. In the present, Floyd has been captured by pop star wannabes Velvet and Vaneer, who are using his essance to make themselves more talented. So it's up to the other brothers to "band together" to save him, and while along for the ride, Poppy happens to reunite with her long lost older sister, Viva. So yeah, lots of shit going on. And that's... kind of the problem.

The first two Trolls movies were relatively simple and pretty focused for what they are. But Band Together just has... way too much happening in it. Namely, way to many damn family reunions happening in it. I've joked before about how Dreamworks only knows how to tell a handful of stories, and the family reunion plot is one they always seem to come back to. This movie is a huge testament to that, with both Branch and Poppy reuniting with estranged/lost familiy members. And it's... a tad forced, not gonna lie.

The overall theme of family is absolutely heavy handed in this, from Branch and his bros having to learn to be both a band and brothers again, to Poppy and Viva reconnecting and learning how different they actually are, to even some sibling drama between Velvet and Vaneer. And its... a lot. It's just too much going on all at once and it feels... overwhelming, especially since they're also trying to throw non stop jokes and pop songs at you. As a result, you get a movie that's just... way too busy for its own damn good.

As for our characters, well our returning cast is still pretty fun, and I was really happy to see the Bergans return (Gristle and Bridget's honeymoon subplot was the best part of the movie by far). Our new characters are kind of hollow, none of them getting too terribly much focus. Like Branch's brothers are fine, I didn't hate any of them, but I felt like I wasn't too compelled to care about them either. Same for Viva who... did kind of grate the nerves a bit, she's basically just Poppy 2.0 and I can only handle so much of Poppy anyway.

As for our villains, Velvet and Vaneer are... ok. They're the usual fame-obssessed diva trope, and I do appreciate how they do give Vaneer a bit of an arc and a concious, but idk... I wanted more of them? Their designs are fun and they do have some really funny moments, but because there was so much else going on, I feel like we really just didn't see as much from them as we should have.

I had no complaints from the animation, though I do appreciate them continuing to push the arts and crafts vibes of the world (the water is literally orbeez i love that). The music is, well, its Trolls. Ya'll know what to expect form Trolls. Pop songs until the cows come home. And they're... fine. I kinda tend to space out whenever one of them starts, but they're fine.

Overall, this movie as a whole is... fine. Exceptionally mid, and I'd absolutely say its the weakest out of the Trolls trilogy. It just lacks... something that the first two had, some sort of charm or thought or pacing or... control even. Idk how to properly explain what's wrong with this movie, man, something just feels off. Which is why it's such a shame to end the Dreamworks marathon off on a mid note like this, but hey, at least I'm not ending it off on the same shit tier note I started it off with Antz. That's gotta count for something right?

But until next time (or whenever there are more Dreamworks movies to review idk), (*blows kiss to the sky*) for Dreamworks. You fucking wonderful, terrible, baffling, beautiful studio you.

Overall Rating: 5/10

Verdict: Trip so hard you wind up in another animation style entirely

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[kittyball23]

The Proposal v2 (a Trolls fanfic)

Summary:  A rewrite of the first half of my oneshot “The Prosposal”

A/N: Requested by @mariesme. Some stuff is the same as the original version, but there are some tweaks :)

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"Guys, I think this calls for a celebration!"

Branch cringed as John Dory yelled out right next to his ear, still interlocked in the five-brother hug that had resulted from Branch's Hug Time's bracelet chiming. He cringed slightly more at the loud chorus of agreement that rung out from his other brothers, enthusiastic to join in the celebratory moment and fully agreeing with their oldest brother's suggestion. Branch, too, voiced his agreement – the time felt right, and the joyous mood amongst them was just right – but only after he was released from the tight hug and could regain his breath. As he allowed his lungs to expand again, he heard John Dory begin to harmonize the beginnings of a song.

“Everybody…”

Branch recognized it right away. It was one of the songs that they used to sing all the time, in every concert that they’d ever performed at, every rehearsal, and sometimes even in their downtime when they simply chilled together in their pod.

It was Spruce who followed up in the harmony next. “Yeahahh…”

“Rock your body…” John Dory continued.

“Yeahahh…” Clay sang, picking up the melody.

“Everybody…” JD sang again.

“Yeahahh…” Floyd crooned smoothly, joining in.

Four sets of eyes fell upon Branch next, expectantly and kindly. They had all contributed thus far, and only he remained left. The blue Troll smiled, gladly adding to the perfect quintet chorus. “Rock your body, right…”

Reenergized, the five Trolls – brothers, friends, and family – struck a pose, side by side and grinning broadly as they let the song’s beat drop.

“BroZone’s back, ALL RIGHT!”

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What a celebration it had turned out to be!

The brothers sang their song all through the trip back home on the caterbus, and back upon the mushroom stage that was in Pop Village. Trolls from all tribes had gathered to see the spectacle that was BroZone 2.0 – AKA BroZone Reunion, BroZone: Here We Bro Again, BroZone: Where Did They Bro? Well, It Turned Out To Be A LOT of Different Places, But We FOUND THEM!! (Hey, the title was still a work in progress for them, but it could be dealt with later). Like it had many years ago, the feeling of being back on the stage filled them with life, made them each feel like they were truly home again. Clearly, it mattered not where they were, so long as they had had each other once more. But Branch could dwell on the sap later – right now, they had a show to put on!

Bounding up on the stage in a near perfect replica of how they’d done so almost two decades prior, John Dory, Spruce, Clay, Floyd, and Branch – all donning brand-new colorful hair-matching vests – made the crowd go wild with applause. The five wasted no time bursting into their song, recreating the perfect Family Harmony flawlessly.

“Oh, my gah, we're back again!” Branch sang, spreading his arms out wide.

“Brothers, sisters, everybody sing,” Floyd sang, coming alongside his younger brother for a quick side hug.

“Gonna bring the flavor, show you how,” Clay sang, busting a slick breakdancing move that seemed to be a combination of a one-armed cartwheel and a split.

“Gotta question for you, better answer now, yeah,” Spruce sang, grooving along to the beat.

“Am I original?” John Dory sang, gesturing to himself, snapping with both his hands and making a finger gun.

“Am I the only one?” Floyd sang, placing a hand over his heart.

“Am I sensual?” Spruce sang, blowing kisses to his wife in the audience, who blew kisses right back at him.

“Am I everything you need?” Clay sang, right as Branch finished with, “You better rock your body now!” The five sang the chorus all together, stepping in rhythm with each other, voices strong and proud.

“Everybody!

Yeahahh

Rock your body!

Yeahahh

Everybody!

Rock your body right…”

Automatically, the brothers all grouped together, stacking themselves with John Dory at the bottom, Floyd and Spruce atop his shoulders, Clay hoisted atop them, and then Branch at the very top, while they all sang the last line. “BroZone’s back, ALL RIGHT!”

Cheering erupted from the audience watching. Right at the front, and being held back by her sister Viva, was an overly excited Poppy. She screamed joyously, tears streaming down her pink cheeks as she jumped up and down.

“I LOVE YOU BROZONE!” she cried, and then even more loudly yelled, “I LOVE YOU BRANCH!!”

Around her, other cheers for the brothers were being screamed out.

The teal and magenta bros smiled when they heard Trolls crying out “You’re awesome, JD!” and “Rock on, Floyd!”

Spruce’s family were really pumped, too, and his children in particular were very excited for the performance that their father had done.

“Great job, Daddy!”

“That was so cool!”

“Do it again! Do it again!”

The kids were so excited, in fact, that they didn’t even mind it when their mother and father shared the look that always indicated that, more than likely, as soon as Spruce climbed down from that stage, they would both share a great, big kiss (yuck!).

All of a sudden, through the cheering, a very distinct and exceptionally loud call of “MARRY ME, CLAY!” was heard.

Poppy gasped when she realized that the one who’d called it out was none other than her sister! Viva clamped her hand over her mouth, blushing heavily when she’d made eye contact with Clay. His blue eyes were as wide as dinner platters, and he’d grown significantly pale with shock. And if that weren't enough, his jaw dropped, too. Suddenly, his legs felt wobbly with a weakness that only being lovestruck could bring, and the brother stack began to falter! But, unlike the time they'd all tumbled onto the stage, the brothers acted quickly and managed to land on their feet, breaking Clay’s fall by combining their hair and making a sort of net to catch him in.

“Ah well, I guess that brings a whole new meaning to ‘falling in love,’ now, doesn’t it?” Spruce joked, nudging Clay once he’d helped him to his feet.

“I… um… well, I g-guess you could, err… say that…” the lime-green-haired Troll stammered, trying to keep his cool but not doing so well at it with the blush that was still bright on his cheeks. He couldn’t hear all too well from where he was upon the stage, but from what he could see, it appeared that Viva was faring no better than he with the bashfulness. Poppy had a gleam in her eye and seemed to be asking Viva questions about the outburst, while the Putt Putt Queen giggled nervously and twirled her golden hair in her fingers.

“Hey man, there’s nothin’ wrong with boarding the love train, bro,” Spruce said, breaking into Clay’s thoughts. “Which brings me to my other point…”

He huddled the brothers together, and whispered at Branch. “Now, you know as well as all of us here do that it’s time, brother.”

Branch felt himself grow nervous when Spruce made the motion of putting an imaginary ring on a finger, while JD, Clay, and Floyd nodded approvingly.

He bit his lip, feeling his hands go clammy. “Y-you really think so?”

“Dude, she’s totally in sync with you!” John Dory said, nudging Branch.

“I didn’t get to see much of you two together,” Floyd admitted, “but I can definitely tell that you’ve got something special going on.”

But, even with their support, Branch still looked quite uncertain.

“Look, bro, you got nothing to worry about,” Spruce assured. “I’ve already done this before, and lookie where that’s got me!” He peeked over at where his kids and his wife were in the audience, the latter of whom he flashed a charming smile to and waggled his eyebrows suggestively.

John Dory rolled his eyes and tugged at his younger brother’s vest. “YO BRO, mind staying focused here? This is Bitty B’s Big Breakthrough!”

“Try saying that three times fast,” Clay mumbled, and then watched as Spruce spoke to Branch again.

“Sorry for getting distracted there, Branch. JD has a point, though. Right now, this is all about you!” He slung an arm around Branch’s shoulders and spoke in hushed tones. “So here’s what we’re gonna do…”

__________________________________________ A/N: The rest of it will pretty much go the same way I had written it in the original version :3