Chapter 23

"So where are your parents? They must be at this festival. I bet their proud of you for the good job you did...", Poppy says curious and honest.

Branch stops walking immediately and is now completely quiet. Talking about her parents is a bit of a touchy subject for the Queen sometimes. Poppy notices that Branch didn't answer then stops and turns around. He sees her standing still and seems to be lost in thought and sad. Branch sighs sadly making the hunter become worried about her. Did he say something wrong? The spy walks closer to the Queen.

"Branch,are you okay?", Poppy asks concerned.

Branch didn't answer the question since she is busy lost in her thoughts. She is thinking about her parents. Branch's parents had died when she was a baby. She doesn't remember her memories of them. Her grandpa would tell her stories about them and show her pictures of them. Rosiepuff always tried his best to keep their memory alive so they could still be apart of Branch's life in someway. She misses her parents a lot! Growing up Branch would feel lonely many times when she would see the other parents with their kids and her grandpa wasn't with her...

" Please tell me what's wrong,Branch...",Poppy begs worried.

Branch snaps back to reality. She looks at Poppy making him more concerned about her.

"I don't want to talk about it...", Branch says softly.

" But, Branch - ",Poppy says but gets cut off.

"I said I Don't Want To Talk It!", Branch says upset.

The outburst takes the hunter off guard! He steps back startled with wide eyes. Branch walks over to bench near them upset. She sits down with her arms crossed and looks at the ground. Poppy looks at Branch and frowns. The hunter doesn't like seeing others unhappy!

He slowly walks over to the Queen. She looks so sad and bothered by something. Poppy sits down next to Branch. He is unsure what to say at first but, tries to comfort her. He puts an hand on her shoulder.

" Hey,it's okay...",Poppy says comforting.

The Queen remains quiet as she looks at the ground. Then she pulls out a necklace out her hair. It is a simple silver chain and a heart locket. Branch opens the locket revealing two pictures. One of a man and the other is a woman.

The female stares the pictures longingly. Poppy notices the locket in Branch's hands. He looks at the pictures curious. Then he looks at Branch and notice the longing expression.

"Who are they?", Poppy asks softly.

" Nonya...",Branch replies blankly.

Then Poppy blinks a few times confused.

"Nonya?", Poppy says confused.

Branch turns her head to Poppy with an annoyed expression. She close the locket quickly.

" None of ya busy!",Branch says bluntly.

She didn't like how Poppy is poking at her personal life right now. She would like to be alone at this moment or at least for him to be quiet and stop digging. The male realizes what Branch just did.

"Oh come on,Branch! ", Poppy complains.

Branch shakes her head then puts the locket back in her hair. She is not going to tell him about her parents! The Queen isn't that comfortable around Poppy and he doesn't her trust for it. They barely know each other. The Queen starts leaning back against the bench.

" Forget it,Poppy.",Branch says grumpy.

"Why don't you want to talk about what's bothering you? ", Poppy asks.

Branch crosses her arms again and gives the turned vampire another annoyed look. Poppy wonders why she is looking at him like that.

" It's personal. Now just leave me alone about it!",the Queen says grumpy.

Then before Poppy could respond an sudden voice is heard! Branch groans at the sound of the certain male voice. Why did he have to start bothering her too? She hopes that Terence didn't bring his whole gang too! The two vampires on the bench turn their heads to the left,the direction of the voice. They see The Terrors standing close by looking at them.

"Oh goodie!", Branch says sarcastic.

Wendy and Willow notice Poppy and smiles flirty at him. Christ and Jordan wonder who is the male vampire next to the Queen. Terence just walks over to Branch only focusing on her. Branch just rolls her eyes while Poppy looks at them confused. Who are they? Why does the Queen seem so annoyed to see them?

" So we meet again,Princess? ",Terence flirts.

The Gang leader grabs the Queen's hand and plants a quick kiss on it. Branch looks at him grossed out by the action. She may be passionate about romance but, Terence is a "Romance Killer" to her! Poppy is more confused by the scene in front of him. Who is this guy? The Queen quickly pulls her hand away from the horrible man.

"Go Away, Terence!", Branch barks.

The male vampire notices Branch's earrings. He never saw her wear those before. Terence brings one of his hands to her left ear and touches the earring.

" New earrings,beautiful?",Terence asks flirty.

Branch slaps Terence's hands as Willow and Wendy came over to see the earrings. He removes his hand from the Queen's ear. The twins grow a little jealous that Branch has those earrings and the dress she is wearing.

"Look who's trying to look pretty this year.", Wendy says jealous to her sister mockingly.

" Trying to impress handsome over there? I bet he's not impressed...",Wendy says mockingly while gesturing to Poppy at the end.

Poppy decides to bud in. He honestly didn't like how they seem be mocking Branch.

"I think she looks lovely and pretty...", Poppy admits honestly.

Terence,Wendy and Willow turn to Poppy. Terence looks at him suspicious.

" Terence,just take your tag alongs and leave us alone! ", Branch says serious.

The Queen doesn't feel like she has enough strength to deal with the Terrors. Terence brings attention back to Branch. The gang leader crosses his arms while smirking.

" Fine but;I hope I'll see you again later,your Highness...",Terence says both flirty and mockingly.

Then all the Terrors walk away. They are gone within a minute. Poppy looks at Branch. She rolls her eyes mumbling something annoyed under her breath.

"You okay?",Poppy asks softly caring.

Branch turns her head to Poppy.

" I'm fine...",Branch says lowly.

The turned vampire wasn't convinced that she was fine. He assumes that it must be the thing that was bothering her and those vampires. The spy wonders again who they are.

"Who were those vampires?", Poppy asks.

" Don't worry about them... ", Branch says blankly.

The hunter looks at his surroundings. He gets an idea to cheer the Queen up. An smile that says " I have a idea" spreads across his face. Poppy turns his head back to Branch.

"How about we go find something fun to do? We are at a festival.", Poppy says happily and softly.

Branch thinks for a moment. She figures it's better than him asking more unwanted personal questions and dealing with the Terrors. The woman let's out a sigh.

" Sure...",Branch replies blankly.

Then they get up and walk in an random direction. The male vampire looks around a little searching for something that will cheer the female vampire up.

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