Chapter 11

*WARNING* This chapter contains sexual content. If you are under 18 please discontinue reading

Poppy returned to the same corridor that she and her father had been in while discussing the flower plan. Coming to the main hall, she saw her father talking with another troll. Seeing poppy come around to the hall, he dismissed the troll to converse with his daughter. "Hey dad, what did you want to talk about"? She asked her father as she skipped over to him. Looking to his daughter, he reached for her hand, which she happily gave. "My dearest poppy, please, come with me". Obeying her father, she followed him to a hallway that led to a secluded garden just outside of troll palace. He makes his way to the center of the garden, stopping to look at the flowers. "Tell me poppy, what do you see"? She paused and looked around. Plants, vibrant flowers, bees going from flower to flower spreading pollen, returning to their hive. "I see....flowers. And, bees, and.....a hive". She finished. King peppy smiled, admiring her innocence. "Take a closer look poppy". He urged. Looking closely to the scenery around her, she looks to the bees. Watching them closely, she notices different bees having a pattern. They stay at each flower long enough to gather pollen on its body, then travels to the next ones. Finally traveling to the hive, leaving the flowers to flourish. "They......work together"? She asked. Nodding his head, he excited exclaimed, "Yes! Precisely, The whole ecosystem you see before you works together for the same needs. You see my dearest, without the bees, the flowers wouldn't be able to spread and flourish. And the same aspect goes for the bees. Without the flowers, the bees wouldn't be able to make the honey that they need to survive. Both need each other to be able to live functionally. Do you understand where I am trying to go with this poppy"? He asked his daughter seriously. She thought she understand his meaning towards the bee example.  "We, are the bees"? She asked, hoping she was correct. 

"Exactly my dear. As king, it is my job to provide what my people need. In a way, you could consider me both a bee, and a flower. I would be nothing without my people. And the people, wouldn't be able to be lead properly without me. Everything that is done here, is done in balance. As queen, you need to understand that balance. And respect everyone's needs. If you put too much concentration on just one singular area, the rest of it will die off and wither. All of troll kingdom, is a flower in need of bees in this sense". He finished as he walked over to a view of the square. Looking to his people, seeing them working hard on their daily routines, with happy faces. 

"We all need one another, we need to trust in each other, we all need to work together. If not, then the kingdom will crumble". Looking to his daughter. He grins to her, softly. "In my honest opinion poppy, you've done a fine job so far. You've been so cheerful and helpful with everyone, they haven't been happier having someone care for them so much. I think you'll make a fine queen". He says as he smiles to her with heartfelt eyes. She was thankful that she had a father as kind him. "Thank you dad. I promise, I will try to be the best queen that I possibly can be". King peppy looks at his daughter adoringly. "I know you will....Now then, I would like you to go and tell the people to be cautious about the snakes being sighted. Inform them to keep their eyes peeled and to stay together. No one should go anywhere at night. I'll send branch out after you. You seem to work well together". Poppy blushed at the comment of her and branch working well together. She thought so too. "Ok dad, go ahead and talk to branch, I'm going to go talk to as many trolls as I can find". She hugs her father tightly. "I love you dad". She sighed. "I love you too, poppy". Happily skipping off, poppy heads off to the square to tell all the other trolls about her father's safety plans. 

King peppy however, decided to go and have a talk with branch. Coming into the corridor, peppy traveled to the apothecary, where he saw branch sorting individual firebell flowers and dried bulbs. Wrapping them in cloth and placing them in his satchel. The king smiled to himself, seeing how focused the young troll was on the tasks that were given to him. "Ready to head out for the day branch"? He asked the young troll. Branch zipped his head around to see the king. "Y-yes sir! Just getting them prepared and making sure that I have all the tools and supplies I need. It'll take a while to get all of these flowers planted, but I'll make sure they're done, sir". Branch fumbles on a few of his words. Just so not to offend king peppy in any way. Peppy chuckled to himself shaking his head. "My boy, I told you, you can call me peppy". Branch smiled, Glad that peppy was comfortable enough with him to allow him to call him by his first name. "Of course....Peppy". Branch said proudly. Peppy looked content. Watching branch complete his checks for his supplies. It was silent for a few moments. Until peppy broke the silence. 

"Have you told her yet"? Asked peppy. Branch froze. Unsure of what he was asking, but also, sure of what he meant. "W-what do you...mean"? He asked the troll king. Peppy smiled and raised an eyebrow, chuckling quietly. "Branch, the way you perk up whenever she is close, the way you look at her, the way you smile at her. I know that look anywhere branch. That's the same way I looked at poppy's mother, peony. I loved her like a child loves cupcakes. And your colors returning? That wasn't a coincidence, was it"? The king asked kindly. Branch sighed. Was he really that obvious? Peppy was right though. Whenever she was around him, he couldn't help but feel happy and serene. "No, it wasn't. I really did take her swimming yesterday. But...After we got back to the bunker. We talked. For a good long while too. I was so tired of hiding, of being afraid I would be rejected by her. I figured that even if she would turn away from me afterwards,  she deserved to know......just how much I love her". Branch sighed breathlessly. Branch paused, taking in  a deep breath. "I finally gathered the courage to tell  her my feelings, my secrets, and the reason why I turned grey, I was expecting her to be uncomfortable and run off. But, she didn't.....she.....she stayed. She told me she felt the same way. My heart felt like it exploded. Like all of the air from my lungs was stolen. Then I....(Remembering that he kissed her, he didn't want to disclose that information) I saw my skin start to turn back. It had been so long, I had almost forgotten what my true colors were..... She helped me.....she saved me, peppy". Branch spoke so quietly you could hear a pin drop in the room.

"I am so proud of you, branch". Branch looked up to the king in both astonishment and shock. The king, said he was proud of him? "F-for what? I haven't done anything". Peppy stepped forward, planting a calm hand on branches shoulder. "Oh yes you have. You finally opened up. You finally let out all that hurt, anguish, and loneliness. You let her in. I couldn't be any more proud of you than I am right now. You're a good young man branch, you just needed help bringing the real you out. There's just one thing I need to ask of you". Peppy said sternly. Almost frightening poor branch. "Yes sir? W-what is that"? Answering nervously. Peppy's face softened. Releasing a warm smile. "Promise me you'll take good care of my poppy, won't you"? There were no more words needed. He knew. They both knew. Peppy knew his daughter was in good hands. And branch knew there was no one better in all of troll village, who could protect her better. "Of course, peppy. I promise". Branch and peppy smile to one another. In peppy's view, there was no troll that he would be happier to see his daughter with.

Meanwhile, poppy has done as she was told. Going to the square and in forming every troll she could find about the snakes and her father plan. Most of the trolls were worried about whether or not they would be able to carry on with their daily jobs and routines. Poppy reassured them all that branch was hard at work planting the firebell flowers to help protect the kingdom grounds, so as to keep everyone safe. Rather surprised that branch was not only doing the job, but willing to help. However, knowing that action was being taken, calmed to nervous trolls. Poppy had the pack spread the word around the rest of the town to whomever she missed. Happy to lend a hand. After she had finished informing the trolls in all of troll village, she decided to head back to the palace before running into creek. She wasn't ready for dealing with him when he finds out about her and branch. 

Poppy returns to the palace, it was rather quiet inside. She looked around, listening for her father. She remembered he wanted to speak to branch. She immediately hurried to the apothecary. Quickly coming up to the corner of the corridor. Coming into the apothecary. She enters, to see both branch and her father smiling. This sight made her happy. "Hey guys, I just finished telling everyone I could find about the snakes and the plan. They're happy that branch is working on it". Branch looked surprised that troll village was happy that he was doing something for them. But, he was also grateful that they trusted him. The male trolls nod their heads in understanding. "Good job poppy, at least now they know to keep an eye out and to be sure to be in groups. That will ease my mind until we get these flowers planted". Said king peppy with a sigh of relief. "So, what we you two up to"? She asked curiously. 

 Branch stammered for a moment, before peppy stepped in. "We were just discussing the plans for the flowers and our need for more firebell's. Hopefully soon the whole kingdom will be safe from those snakes". Branch realized that it would take him a good long while to plant enough flowers to keep at least half of the kingdom safe. He was worried he wouldn't get them planted fast enough. "I can help you branch, I am going to be queen one day after all. It's my job to keep my people safe". Hearing his daughter say this made him proud, her selflessness and kindness were always her greatest attributes. Branch was happy at first, but worried that she may get attacked if they were too far apart. However, if another pair of hands helped with the planting, he could cover twice as much ground, twice as fast. "It's decided then! You two will plant them far enough to where we have enough comfortable space, and I will make sure to gather a small search party for more firebell flowers. Just please be safe, I'll go gather a few people to scour the grounds for more flowers now. I love you poppy, I'll see you later". Peppy says as he hugs his daughter and kisses her forehead. "Branch, I trust you to keep my baby safe. If there's anyone that can do that, you can". Peppy finished as he winked to branch before he departed. Poppy didn't notice. Heading down the stairs and out to the public, poppy watched her father leave, with a smile on her face. Proud that she had a regal man such as he as a parent. Branch was confused at the wink peppy had given him. But was glad he trusted him. Making him smile.

Poppy looked to branch, who was finishing putting together the tools he needed for the day's work. She couldn't help but notice his smile, soft, and genuine. Something happened while she was gone, but she couldn't think of what it could be. She shrugged to herself, she didn't need to know. She just knew whatever it was, it made him happy. And that was enough. She looked at his handsome face, and muscular arms, feeling her heart pound. Walking over to him slowly. "So pop, you ready to-"..... Branch looked up to her, he gorgeous face and soft eyes almost made time stop, somehow, it seemed as though her color was twice as vibrant today. She noticed him looking at her this way. "What is it branch"? She asked him. Without missing a second, he stood and took her hand. "God you're gorgeous". She blushed at him, smiling sweetly. She reached up to him, stroking his cheek as she kissed him softly. He lovingly returned her kiss, pulling her closely to him by her waist. Poppy couldn't resist but to moan lightly. She playfully flicked her tongue against his. He pulled back, chuckling. "Hey, hey, hey, I thought we agreed we would have fun later"? he asked with a laugh in his voice. She smiled lustfully. "I did, and it is later right now, isn't it"? Leaning in to kiss him again. Branch could feel his heart race. The feel of her soft lips against his, her sweet smell. She captivated him at every turn. Branch could feel himself become excited, as much as he tried not to. "B-but what about your dad"? he asked. Before he could try to say another word, she slowly began to undress herself in front of him. Knowingly teasing him. Unbuttoning her dress slowly, moving her hips as she pulls down her dress in  a sultry manor. Letting it drop past her hips to the floor.

He stared at her body as she slowly undressed, beguiled by her curves and beautiful skin. Feeling his dick get hard just from this luscious sight. He tried hiding it with his hands, failing horridly since he was well endowed for a troll. She snickered cutely. "Branch, it's ok, my dad is gone, he went to the village center. No one is here but us. I can't help it, just looking at you makes me want you more". She whispers as she smooths her hand over his cheek. That was it for him. He couldn't take it anymore. He huffed heavily as he grabbed her gently by the waist, locking her lips against his. She took off his vest, tossing it to the same spot her dress had fallen. He cupped her face in the palm of his hand, deepening their kiss. She trailed kisses from his lips, to his cheeks, but slowly kissed down his neck. Giving him shivers up his spine. Nibbling on his neck and kissing his collarbone. Goosebumps covered his entire body. Suddenly, branch picked up poppy into his arms, carrying her to an empty table, Leaning her against it, then kneeling to the ground. 

He removed her panties to reveal she was already soaked. He took his fingers and slipped them against her drenched lips. Causing her to moan lightly, he relished the thought of her being so soaked before he even touched her. She must have really wanted him. Without wasting any time, he slipped his tongue inside her folds, sucking onto her clit and lips, using circular motions. "OOO-hhhhh! Branch! Mmmfff!" She exclaimed in  pleasure. He took her thigh, and pushed it upwards to have it rest on his shoulder, opening her wet canal wide, he could see it all, pulsating and wanting. A beautiful view for him. He buried his face into her juicy pussy, lapping away at her. He loved her taste, lapping up her juices greedily. He loved eating her, the way her body quivered and wriggled while he was doing it made him feel amazing. She moaned loudly, the angle was perfect and felt amazing to her. But she wanted him inside her. As if reading her mind, branch stood, dropping his trousers, pulling poppy in for another kiss. Slipping his tongue against hers, his hunger was growing stronger. He wanted her. 

Poppy leaned against the table, presenting her legs opening wide for him, looking up to him with lust in her eyes. Chuckling to himself, he nodded. Slowly pushing his hard cock inside of her drenched entrance, grunting as he slipped inside. Filling her entire hole, he pushed inside her harder. Her snug and silky walls felt amazing. Letting out a moan, he pushes inside of her slightly, lifting her right leg. Poppy was confused at first, he lifted her leg and shifting her to her side. She looked up to him, wonder streaked across her face. He glanced down to see her face, he could see that she was curious as to what he was doing. Giving her a hungry smile, he wrapped his hand around her thigh, and began to thrust. She felt him deeper inside her than she ever has before. It felt amazing. She was moaning loudly, branch loved it when she was loud, it made him feel like his was doing his job correctly. "Ooooohhhhh!! Oh b-braanchh! I-it's so...so deeeeep! Ohh! Oh ..m-my....GOD"! Branch felt himself getting harder from poppy's screams. He could feel the tip of his dick ramming against her sweet spot. Making her scream even louder, gripping the edges of the table as it moved with each thrust. Branch relished the sight before him as he continuously slammed inside her.

Branch huffed heavily, moaning her name sometimes. He could feel he was getting close after a good long while in this position. Lowering her leg back down, he turned poppy around to face the wall. Having her bent over the table. Branch loved the sight of her slender back and perfectly rounded ass facing him. Rubbing and smoothing his hands against the skin of the small of her back, he admired the view. "B-branch....". She huffed as she turned her head see his face. He looked to her. "Yeah pop"? he cooed. "I.....I want you to make me come. Hard. Please, give it to me, don't hold back". She sighed. The look on her face was clear that she wanted him to ravage her. Branch grinned with hunger, and happily obliged. "Alright then"! He growled as he penetrated her from behind. The depth he was reaching in this position made her scream his name and clench her walls against him tighter. 

"Ohhh GOD! B-BRAAANCH!!! Uuhhh, aaahhhaa! S-so...good!! She screamed. Branch moaned just as loudly as she did. Feeling her tight walls engulfing his hard dick. "Ooohh P-poppy! You...you feel so good! Too good! AAhhhh! Mmffff! Oh god! POPPYYY"! Branch was close to climax, He refused to let up until he knew his princes was satisfied. "AAHH! B-branch! H-harder! Please! HARDER"! Instantly feeling animalistic hunger for the love of his life, he reached out and grabbed both of her wrists with his hands, pulling her down more on his dick. Grunting loudly as he slammed into her. Poppy's eyes were in the back of her head. Moaning branch's name and drooling onto her own chest. He was so far inside of her she could feel him jab against her uterus wall opening. She was so close to climax it made her crazy. Branch leaned forward to bite her neck, grunting and huffing into her ear, making her hair stand on end. "Oooooh! Ahhh!! P-poppy, I...I'm gonna...c-come soon"! Branch huffed heavily. "M-e to branch! Don't stop! D-don't stop"! Poppy moaned loudly. Several hard thrusts brought them to orgasm. "Ohhh! Branch! I-Im comiiiiing"! Poppy exclaimed loudly. "Aaahhhh! Me too! Me too! I'm gonna come"! Branch huffed into poppy's ear. "Yes! Y-yes! Come in me baby! Fill me up"! It was both surprising and a turn on to hear poppy talk this way. This set branch off. They finally hit climax. Grabbing hold of poppy's hips, branch slammed into her vigorously. Savoring the feeling of her inner wall wrap round him tightly.

"Ooohhhh god! Pop-...POPPY"!

"Aahhaaaahhhh BRANCH"!

In one final hard thrust and low growl, branch came inside of poppy, hard. She could feel his seed pooling inside of her. Hot, thick and sticky. She loved the feeling. Almost as much as she loved him. Huffing together in unison, they quickly compose themselves after they realize they haven't much time before king peppy returns. "I, I think it's time we get cleaned up and do what we were actually supposed to be doing. Don't you think"? Branch asked with an exhausted sigh. Y-yeah, you're right. you're right. We need to get cleaned up and get our jobs done. There's a bathroom down the corridor to the right, let's get cleaned up there". Nodding to her, he lets her up, scooping her in his arms as he kisses her tenderly. "I love you, poppy". Looking into her eyes as he brushes her hair out of he face. "I love you too branch". After their intimate moment, they reach the bathroom of of the hall, getting each other cleaned up quickly.

 Once they were fully composed, they returned to the apothecary, cleaning up the mess they had made. Quickly grabbing his satchel full of firebell bulbs and tools, they make their way to the outskirts of the kingdom, to start the days' work.  Leaving the apothecary with smiles on their faces.

End of chapter 11