We were trapped in two's, and extremely confused, scared even. Just then we heard footsteps approaching, loud footsteps that suggested huge feet.

"What the hell is that, a mountain lion?" Finnegan asked, before we quickly hushed him.

"I am not one to say I told you so." Levi said, then went quiet. Ian sighed.

"Yes yes, we hear you clearly now."

The footsteps paused, then continued in a more hurried fashion, as if surprised, as well as extremely pleased to see us.

"Well well, look what the wind blew in."

"Wind? What wind? set us free woman." Sebastian shouted.

"NO!" The creature roared, and came to view. we all screamed.

"What are you?" Rose asked in a quivering voice.

"I am a troll, you dimwit." The humongous troll answered. Very rudely might I add.

"Alright, you might want to tone down your rudeness perhaps?" I asked, arching my brows.

"Perhaps I should eat you first?" The troll answered, dropping the deer on her shoulder, and going to a big pot boiling right at the corner.

We watched as she chopped huge onions into the pot of what smelled like broth.

"Hmmm, all that remains is to add some meat." She said, turning to us with a pointed grin.

"Errr how about you stick to the deer?" I asked her, while Ian groaned beside me.

"Yes, deer is the least fatty meat there is, very good for your figure." Bella cried.

"What do you mean figure? It's clearly a male." Finnegan said, and I dropped my head on Ian's shoulders.

"I AM A WOMAN." The troll screamed, and abruptly attempted to pull her shirt to prove a point, to which we all convincingly screamed about how much she looks like a lady.

"Well I guess there's no need to go the extra mile." She said. And we all nodded enthusiastically.

"And Finn, how about you shut up alright?" Ian snapped.

"Oh fine." Finnegan rolled his eyes.

"Guys, I can get us out of this." Sebastian said finally.

"Oh yes, of course, come on blast us out of here." Ian shouted in joy.

We all watched as Sebastian placed his palms on the net, and it started to melt before our very eyes.

After melting the cage, he stepped out with Levi, and proceeded to free us all. We happily turned to the bridge, and watched in shock as it vanished before our very eyes.

"Where the fuck is the bridge?" Alexander asked in shock.

"Right here." The troll said, finally turning from her cooking.

"What do you mean by right here?" Rose asked.

"Do not tell me. You are the bridge, aren't you?" I asked slowly, and she smiled in triumph.

"Not exactly, its linked to my blood, so only with my permission can it be seen."

"And I demand to turn one of you to mince meat, before the others gain access." She said, and smiled in delight.

"But you are a lady, how can you be so mean and bitter?" Bella cried.

"A lady? I am stuck here with this curse, when other trolls like me are busy going for Ballet lessons, fittings at the modiste, and getting married." She roared bitterly.

"I am sure you have so many grievances about been stuck here." I said, sympathy coating my tone. We all watched in amazement as she broke down and cried. Fat tears dripping from one humongous chin.

"I know that sound, you must be dealing with unrequited love." Rose sighed, tears filling her green eyes, as we all stared in surprise, except Ian who was shaking his head in disappointment.

"I wonder what fool couldn't see Rose for the perfect person she is." Sebastian said, shaking his head.

"You might be surprised." Levi answered, lips tilting just the tiniest bit.

"You are actually quite beautiful, you just need a little brushing up." Bella said to the troll, who cried even fatter tears.

"I do not have the time to visit the salon, so I do the best I can." She cried, soup forgotten, as she sat on the floor.

"We can help you, I am personally good at such things." Rose happily offered.

"Will you make me as pretty as you are?" She asked, eyeing Rose who nodded.

"She's not performing magic spells lady." Finnegan shouted, and we all shot him dirty looks, including the troll.

I moved forward to help, after she quickly moved into her house and brought out all the beauty products she never used.

Rheanon gave her a new bobbing haircut, which was more flattering than the knee length she was spotting, and also took care of the split ends.

I made up her face, while Rose painted her toenails, and Bella chose a new gown. After applying the finishing touch, we stepped back to admire our work.

"We are great." I whispered, and they all nodded solemnly, it was a big moment. The troll, who we came to know as Ruth blinked, throat and chin wobbled in an effort to hold back tears, for we had forbidden her from crying.

"I look like an actual lady." She whispered, staring at the mirror clutched in her giant fists.

"Alright time for the big reveal." I clapped, and they all nodded and proceeded to remove the huge makeshift curtain we had hung to protect the lady's privacy.

The boys were all making exaggerated whistles as soon as she came to view.

"Trust me, with this new look, Benedict will realize all he's been missing." Finnegan applauded.

"Benedict?" Alexander asked turning to Finnegan.

"Yes, they have been gossiping about him for hours." Finnegan replied with a grin, and Alexander just stared.

"But who would want a lady cursed to live in such a lonely place?" The troll asked.

"A man in love would not mind." Ian told her grinning at me, and I cursed him in my mind as I grew red.

"Oh my God." Levi shook his head.

"Well this has been quite fun, but we really have to go now." Sebastian reminded.

"Yes, we need your permission." Ian said.

"And I give it." Immediately the bridge shimmered to view.

"And both ways." I told her, noticing the devious twinkle in her eyes, she groaned.

"Fine, both ways."

"Well this has been nice, and good luck with Benedict." Finnegan hollered.

"And if it doesn't work out, you can always do better!" Rheanon shouted.

"Good luck, and remember desperation is not attractive, always stay in control." I screamed.

She stood there, smiling and waving in her new clothes and huge red lips, fat tears dripping down huge eyes.

"Oh no, tears." Rose cried.

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