Fairytale AU

The next day,Archer didn't talk to Ashlyn for the whole day. That picture she found accidentally brought back bad memories for him. Ashlyn is actually worried about him. Sure, she doesn't really know him but, she feels bad about upsetting him. She didn't mean to upset him.

Archer is in the garden checking on the most important plant in the garden. The small bush of multi - coloured,magical and glittering roses. It is hidden in the most private part of the garden. The bush is behind the house surrounded by taller bushes of red glittery roses which almost form a big circle. Archer just sits down the ground looking at almost like it was the cause of all his problems.

" Stupid brother. Stupid roses. ", Archer complains to himself.

" Archer! Archer! ",Ashlyn calls out.

" What does she want? I don't need her to do anything for me. ", Archer says to himself softly and confused.

Then Archer tries to get back up but, accidentally puts too much pressure on his still healing hand. It was close to being healed but, it is still sensitive sometimes. He complains about the sudden pain as he gets back on his feet and Ashlyn heard him.

"Archer? ", Ashlyn says clearly very close by.

Then Archer sees her walk into the secret area. She locks eyes with his yellow eyes. They weren't as scary looking or glowing as they did at night. He could see the worry and care in her eyes. Archer's heart just skipped a beat in that moment. That feeling  is completely new to him.

" Are you okay? ", Ashlyn asks concerned.

" I'm fine. Why do you want to talk to me so bad?", Archer says unhappily.

" I'm sorry about upsetting you yesterday. I didn't mean hit such a nerve. ", Ashlyn apologizes.

Archer started to feel bad about accidentally making her feel guilty. She didn't know about his past or that old picture would upset him. It just did. He let's out a small sigh.

" No. It's okay. The picture just brought back unwanted memories. That's all... ", Archer admits feeling exposed in a way.

The female troll smilies at him softly. He had never shown this side of himself before. She likes this side of him. Then she notices the magical rose bush in the corner of her eyes so she turns her head to it. It looked so beautiful from where she is standing.

" I never seen roses so beautiful like those before. Where did you get them? ", Ashlyn says honestly and in awe.

Archer immediately knew what she was referring to. His eyes looked at the bush then back at Ashlyn. To him it wasn't so beautiful. Especially since he knows how the bad the back of it looks.

" A Trairy... It's not so beautiful when you look at the back...", Archer says lowly.

Ashlyn is wasn't sure what exactly he meant so she walked over to the rose bush. Archer didn't even try to stop her. He didn't see a point in stopping her since she has already seen it. As long as she doesn't touch the roses he is not going to do anything. Ashlyn looks at the back of the bush and it looked dead. The leaves were so dark and all the petals of the wilted roses had lost all colour and were on the ground.

" Why is half of it dead?", Ashlyn asks shocked.

" Cause it's a stupid ticking clock that I have to deal with. ", Archer says unhappy and annoyed.

The troll is even more confused by Archer.  One of the roses slowly starts to lose it's petals as she looks at the beast. His bitterness made her wonder more about whether something happened that caused him to be like this. Maybe it has something to do with the picture. Would it be too for her to ask him now? Or would he open up more?

" What do you mean?", Ashlyn asks.

Archer let's out a sigh as he thought about how he got in the mess he is in. He never talked about it since the day it all happened. Ashlyn walks slowly towards him with a caring look in her eyes. She never judged him and Archer have noticed it but, he never could allow himself to stay around for hours since he didn't think it would be a good idea. Looking back at it now maybe he should try to at least be nicer to her and talk with her more. It's not like she was the one who caused him pain. That was his big brother.

" It's a long story that I don't like talking about...", Archer admits.

" Oh...Then I won't bother you about it unless you do want to talk about. ", Ashlyn says honestly and nicely.

Archer could easily tell that she meant what she said. Maybe he should tell her one day. Days later Archer has gotten more comfortable with Ashlyn. He became more nice to her and would actually talks to her more. Sometimes he would help her out when she had some trouble. There is new respect between them that wasn't there before.

Ashlyn sits on the old couch reading an random book she found. It was old fairytale about a Princess and a cursed Prince. Ashlyn has been reading more trying to kill time. Then Archer walks into the house wearing black a cloak covering his back. He simply looks at the troll thinking for a moment. There was something he wanted to give her but, he wasn't fully sure if she would like it.

" Hey Ashlyn?", Archer says.

Ashlyn slowly looks up to see that Archer was back from his short trip. She smiles at him softly as she puts her book down still open on her lap then closes it. Archer's heart skips a beat as she smiled.

" Yes, Archer?", Ashlyn says simply.

Archer knew there was no backing away now. He slowly pulls something from under his cloak. It was a small bouquet of red and pink roses. Ashlyn's eyes light up when she sees them. They looked just like her mother's roses. Her eyes lift up back to Archer after staring at the roses for what felt like a long moment.

" I brought these. I just thought you would like them...", Archer says awkwardly.

Ashlyn immediately but, slowly gets up. She slowly walks over to him with a happy smile on her face. She gently takes them out of Archer's hands. Archer didn't know how he was staying so calm right now. What if she didn't like them? Then Ashlyn smells the roses for a second with a smile on her face that could melt Archer's heart.

" Their lovely just like my mom's roses. Thankyou... ", Ashlyn says softly and lovingly.

Ashlyn then plants a gentle peck on the beast's cheek. As a result Archer blushed and his tail moved slowly back and forth for a brief moment. Meanwhile in Pop Village Queen Poppy and Branch are taking a relaxing walk near the outskirts. They hold hands as enjoy each other's company. The wind blows gently.

" Do you hear something or just me?", Branch says confused.

" Is someone in the forest?",Poppy says confused.

Then the same troll that Archer was going to take prisoner slowly steps out of the forest! His hair is mess with leaves and twig,there is mud and cuts on his skin and his clothes are torn. The poor troll had went through hell just to back home. He was weak that he fell onto the ground as his world fades to black! Poppy and Branch let go of each other's hand then run over to him in panic! They get onto their knees and the flip the troll over onto his back. Branch checks his pulse as Poppy watches worried.

" We need to take him to the hospital!", Branch says seriously.

A day later, the troll wakes up in a hospital bed in cold sweats breathing heavily. His body had several plasters covering his cuts and his hair and body is clean. He was freaking out and had no idea where he was. The nurse in the hall saw this and immediately rushed to his side trying to help him. The troll spoke out of breath like he as the nurse forces him to lay down.

" Beast!... Ashlyn!... Help!... ", the troll says scared.

He wasn't making any sense. The nurse continues to try to calm him down as a doctor rushed into the room. One of the other nurses runs through the hall to inform the Queen about the patient! Soon the troll begins to calm down and his eyes close for a long moment.

By the time Poppy and Branch came to the hospital room the troll had woken again. He was still laying down but, now he was more calm and is aware of his situation. He still was worried about Ashlyn. He had no idea if she was okay or whether the beast had killed her!

The Queen and Branch,her boyfriend, walk into the room hoping that he was okay. They don't know what happened to him but, they knew it took a toll him. The troll sees them and immediately sits up wanting to especially tell his Queen what had happened to Ashlyn!

" Queen Poppy, there is a beast in the forest! I found his home by accident but, then he caught me. I tried run as far away as I could but,then he caught me! He was going to take me away but - ...", the troll says seriously and fast.

" And what? What happened?", Poppy says worried.

" Ashlyn convinced him to take her instead and he took her away... it happened days ago... She's in danger...", the troll says softly and worried.

The couple couldn't believe it! Their eyes are wide with shock and their hearts beat with fear and worry! Ashlyn is one of their friends. They didn't know about her deal with Archer or that she wasn't actually in danger but, they weren't going to let her stay in danger!

Soon there are many trolls preparing to become an angry mob! The sky is now covered with stars and the night sky. Torches are lit one by one as Branch hands every troll near him a weapon. A random troll facepaints cat whiskers on his friends' faces. Poppy steps out her pod with her green cape and Queen crown on. She uses her hair to swing from to the tree branch to her loyal boyfriend's side.

Branch whips out a map from his hair and hands it to her. With a serious expression she slowly unfolds the map revealing the beast and Ashlyn's location. The troll who is still in the hospital had showed them on the map where the house was and the way he took to find it. The Queen looks up at Branch and nods her head to him earning a nod from him.

The Queen rolls up the map slowly then puts it in her hair. There are only two weapons left on the short and small mushroom next to them,crossbow and staff. The trolls make their hair glow bright gold and yellow making it easier for them to see. Branch grabs the loaded crossbow while Poppy took the staff slowly.

They are going to rescue Ashlyn. They don't care how long it takes. They will go save her from the beast. They didn't know what the beast looked like or what they are in for but, they knew that it won't be easy. Ashlyn is their friend therefore they couldn't just let her be the prisoner of the beast for the rest of her life without a fight.

The pink troll walks slowly to the outskirts with Branch following closely behind her. He has his backpack on his back. The mob start to walk as well following their leader and unofficial leader into the forest. Branch catches up to Poppy's side as both their hair lights up at the same time.

AN:A Request by Chipmunklover16. The final part will be coming soon. Stay tuned.