Chapter 68

… I've gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older

Poppy is slowly walking in a big clearing forest. He is a troll again. The sky is a mix of mostly the starry night and at the bottom is like sun raise but, the sun isn't anywhere. The clouds look orange as the stars twinkle and many birds are flying through the sky. Poppy looks around his environment in awe.

… This mountain, I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
Through the clouds, I see love shine
Keeps me warm as life grows colder

Then when he moves his head to see what he is in front of them he suddenly sees a wooden path!The pathway has rope railing with a glowing ball of orange with yellow center light sitting on each standing up,short and smooth wooden pole. A rainbow appears in the sky over the stars. Poppy didn't know where pathway came from but, he has a feeling that he should use it. The spy steps onto the pathway as he puts his left hand on the rope feeling it.

… In my life, there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

Poppy looks at the path in front of him wondering where this path will take him. A curious smile appears on his face as looks at  scene in front of him for one more minute. The more looked forward the more he felt like something is waiting for him at the end of the pathway. Poppy removes his hand from the rope and brings it back to his side as he slowly walks forward.

The pathway seems long but, the more he walked it felt like he was getting closer a little quicker to the end despite moving slowly. The environment slowly changes. The trees disappear as the grass changes to a lighter shade of green. There are  a few patches of beach sand appearing along the way. The birds are gone.

… I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me (hey)

Soon Poppy finds himself at a staircase over looking a beautiful beach. The pink man can hear the sound of water moving slowly and gently. The sky is more starry as the colour of the sky during a sub raise is reflected into a part of the sea. Poppy smiles in awe as he looks at beautiful sight. Then Poppy spots pier giving him the feeling that something or someone is there waiting for him. The hunter walks down the stairs til he feels the sand under his feet.

Gotta take a little time
Little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
Looks like love has finally found me

The pink troll walks over to the pier.  curiously. When he reaches it he notices the dark wood and the two front star shaped lanterns greeting him. The pathway of the pier seems long like the previous pathway Poppy took to get to this beach. There seem to be some more light sources farer away.

In my life, there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

Poppy gets onto the pier and walks forward getting even farer as he slowly walks admiring his environment. He feels like he is meant to be here. Just like earlier time moved really fast he traveled slowly.

… I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

When Poppy almost reaches the end of the pier he stops in his tracks as time pauses! His jaw drops as his heart skips a beat. There is love struck look in his eyes. Poppy is left in awe by the sight in front of him!

… I wanna know what love is (I wanna know)
I want you to show me (I wanna feel)
I wanna feel what love is (I know, I know, and I know)
I know you can show me
Let's talk about love

It is Branch wearing a beautiful summer dress as she stands behind the pier rope trailing. She has both her hands sitting on the rope as she gazes up at the stars. Her hair is loose with the wind blowing through it. The moonlight shines on her perfectly like a spotlight. She is between two star lanterns. Branch looks so beautiful that it took Poppy's breath away. A soft and loving look and smile appears on Poppy's face.

… I wanna know what love is
(Love that you feel inside)
I want you to show me
(I'm feeling so much love)
I wanna feel what love is
(And you know, you just can't hide)
I know you can show me

Then Poppy manages to get moving again and reaches Branch not wanting to waste a second. Branch turns around to him and smiles at him loving. Her smile makes Poppy feel even happier. He loves her smile.

" Just be here with me...",Branch says softly.

Hearing Branch saying that makes Poppy's heart warm up and feel a little good kind of fuzzy inside. Nothing could keep him away from her. The pink troll smiles at her happily and lovingly as he gets a little closer to the beautiful Queen.

" Anything for you...",Poppy says softly.

… Oh, I wanna know what love is
(Let's talk about love)
I know you can show me
(I wanna feel)

Poppy puts his hand on the rope next Branch's hand. Branch moves her hand over his hand making Poppy feel a small spark of electricity go through it. The simple action makes Poppy looks at their hands for a second then back at her.

I wanna feel what love is
(And you know you just can't hide)
I know you can show me
I wanna feel what love is (oh, I wanna know)
I want you to show me

Branch smiles at him for one more second softly before bringing her attention to the sea. Branch turns her head back to the her front to watch the sea. Poppy follows her example after a second of admiring her. He looks at the sea with her quietly. Then Branch rest her head on his shoulder still watching the small waves moving slowly and gently. This moment feels so simply perfect to the troll that he wraps an arm around her holding her side keeping her close to him.

Then Poppy wakes up from his dream as he lays in bed. He is back in his bedroom in the shelter and is still a vampire. His hair is messy and he is in his pajamas. The spy sits from his bed with a goofy grin on his face as He slowly opens his eyes. The turned vampire realizes where he is and that he is alone as he takes everything in. It was all a dream... The spy looks around his room feeling a little disappointed that it was just a dream. That confuses him.

Why did his dream lead him Branch? Why did they share a perfect moment? Why did he like it so much but, got disappointed when he woke up? Why did being so close to Branch feel so wonderful? Why was the moment so romantic? Poppy didn't know why he had his dream but, it makes him want to smile and wish that it was real...

AN: I don't own "I want to know what love is" by Foreigner!

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