Twenty years later...

Clay stood in front of the mirror with micro braids unraveling at the ends of his green hair. He was taller and skinner with his skin still cyan. A simple diadem made of twisted forest green cloth covered piping band and random candy themed charms weaved in. Clipped on the shoulders of his sweater rumper was a rectangular piece of false grass worn as a cape. Decorating his right wrist was a single gold rope bracelet band with white diamond hanging between two white beads.

" Viva, I think the cape is more of your thing than mine." Clay unclipped the cape and pulled off the diadem.

The royal blood Queen pulled up her pink and patterned leg warmers. Her attire consisted of a gold-trimmed white leotard with a pink star on her belly which has the same trimming. Around her right wrist was a matching bracelet to Clay but, diamond was star shaped while Clay's diamond was pear shaped. Walking over to behind the crowned Queen Clay clipped cape on her shoulders after setting the diadem aside on the couch.

Viva chuckled. " Then we'll find your thing, Mister Clay."

Moving a strand of fallen curly hair out of her face, she turned around fully and rested her hands on her company's chest. Leaning into a kiss the newly married couple made it last longer than their usual quick pecks. When Viva pulled her lips away her husband's face instantly turned a darker blue blushing like it was their first kiss all over again.

" Queen Viva. King Clay. The caterbus is here." A voice called from outside the golf course castle.

" Eeek! " Viva squealed excited. "We gotta go. I can't wait to see your brothers and my sister again. It's been way too long."

Ever since their escape from the Bergens Viva, Clay and their part of the village had gone into hiding by living in an abandoned Bergen mini golf course. They had become their own village. Putt Putt Village. For twenty years they were too scared to leave but, now things have changed after a fateful day of a certain new Queen and her friend group getting lost stumbling into the golf course.

" Yeah. Twenty years is a long time of being no contact. Hopefully there are no hard feelings." Clay nervously grinned.

" Oh,Babe. Trust me. Y'all are gonna be the best of pals all over again. I can feel it in my bones! " Viva chimed ecstatic.

Letting her excitement get the best of her, Viva scoped her husband up in bridal style. She carried him out of their ice cream themed castle while running as fast as a bullet. It was like Clay weighted nothing to her. The biggest grin and joyful glimmer in her eyes remained consistent. It was more sparkling than her makeup.

"Woah!" Clay exclaimed as they reached the bus.

The doors closed behind them after walking up the tongue stairs. Not many folks were on the bus. A couple Rockers in the back, a Country backpacker in the left side middle row and a talking cloud at the wheel. Setting her man down Clay took a moment to regain his balance. The bus driver smirked at them filling the pair rather amusing.

" Where to,Pop screws?" Cloud Guy adjusted his mirror.

" Vacay Island! We got a big family reunion waiting for us." Viva declared.

" On it,Blonde Pinky Pie." Cloud Guy started the engine.

Walking over to the left side front row seats the married couple sat down and buckled up.  Turning to their wind they waved to their fellow Putt Putt trolls. Their people spoke loud and proud with their well wishes for their leaders' family reunion. The caterbus scrunched up a little while backing with rainbow charge raidating off its body before lurching itself forward bolting onto the road. A sparkling rainbow was left behind taking its time to fade away.

Meanwhile further away in Mount Rageous, Floyd was in a studio listening to his current students' awful attempts of singing. The two students were older teenaged doll-like beings with resembling plastic appearances. Cringing at the high note Floyd turned off the sound from the studio recording table. The mixed troll had fully embraced his rock troll heritage.

His jeans shorts were black and torn at the bottom accompanied by an orange collared vest,spiked leather bracelets and dangling silver hoop and bejeweled spiked ear cuff. His skin had became a more dull shade of blue and his hair naturally darkened into magenta pink. A belt of similar fabric to his jeans was sewed into his shorts.

" That was better than last week at least." Floyd commented.

The boy and girl twins proudly stepped out of the recording booth feeling like they were closer to stardom than ever before. The girl ,Velvet, swiped her mocha caramel latte then took a seat down on the couch crossing her legs. The boy,Veneer, chose to sit on the rolling chair beside Floyd wanting to be closer to their favourite teacher.

" How was that? Did we get it?" Veneer asked hopeful.

" I nailed that high note. Don't deny it." Velvet claimed.

Floyd smiled. " You did reach the high note, Velvet. And Veneer, your voice is getting smooth and clearer. A step up from last week. You're almost there. Just gotta keep practicing."

Rolling her large eyes at the word "practicing" Velvet pulled her purple diamond shoes up onto the red plush couch. Her position changed into sitting crisscross. A loud slurp escaped from the straw she was drinking from. Veneer however had much more positive reaction. Becoming giddy with excitement he jumped smiling and did a quick and little spin.

" Yes! Yes! Yes! I got this in the bag!" Veneer exclaimed victorious.

Floyd chucked. " Yeah. You are on your way. I'll see you both next month. Keep up the good work."

" Yeah. Yeah. We know. Practice. I'm still having my hot girl summer. Practice has to make time for me." Velvet smiled.

" C'mon,Vel. It will be fun. Imagine all the fun sucky dances we will make while we keep our singing pipes warmed up." Veneer encouraged.

Then there was knock at the door. The sliding doors pulled themselves apart disappearing into the wall revealing another teenager but,this one was of the working teenagers with his own show. Unlike Velvet and Veneer who were wearing purple diamond shoes and jewelry, gold crop tops and matching shorts,this visitor was more casual. Well Velvet had a mini version of a high low skirt sewed in covering her shorts. The other teen wore combo of beanie, sneakers and baggy jumpsuit.

" Am I interrupting?" Kid Ritz asked.

" Oh not all. My teaching hour has ended." Floyd reassured.

" Kid! What are you doing here?" Veneer said surprised.

" Just go kiss your boyfriend already,Ven." Velvet teased with false annoyance.

" We're just friends." Kid and Veneer said in unison out of shyness.

The two boys were in fact dating. They were simply not telling people yet. The only reason Velvet knew was due how she could read her brother like a book. Veneer was so vocal about his crush on Kid and Kid came out to hang with Veneer solo more than usual lately. Not a day went by where they didn't text for hours or meet up in the day. It was obvious.

" Enjoy your friendzone then." Velvet shrugged.

Eventually Floyd had left the studio and went to his apartment. His bags were packed and his Uber was waiting outside. Checking his reflection in the mirror the troll smiled readjusting his hair. On the mirror were a couple old photos and three newer ones held up by prestik. The older photos were of Floyd and all his brothers when they were younger and together. Even grandma and their parents were in one of the photos. The newer ones were mostly of Floyd and his current friends but, one photo featured his purple haired older brother, his wife and their many children.

" Okay. I'm ready. " Floyd declared confident.

Grabbing his rolling suitcase handle and his handbag, Floyd walked out of the apartment. With a single swipe of his key card against the scanner the sliding doors shut closed and locked. Mount Rageous was truly living in the future considering how much more technologically advanced it was. Leaving the building approaching the larger car the driver opened the door for Floyd.

" Thank you. Much appreciated." Floyd said climbing in.

On Vacay Island nothing much had changed. The island still had its old charm that could never be beaten. However there was a newer restaurant on the beach front. This restaurant had indoor pools, karaoke and many returning customers daily. Its name was in neon lights on the sign. Bruce and Sons & One Daughter was indeed a restaurant taking the locals and tourists by storm.

Inside the busy joint at the bar Brandy was preparing drinks with a ring on her finger. Spruce or rather Bruce was standing on the counter tossing one of their thirteen mixed species of children a chocolate chip cookie. Bruce smiled adoring tending to his large family. During his time staying here on the island Bruce had changed his name for personal reasons and did it shortly after marrying Brandy.

A lot had changed for Bruce physically too. He had gained more weight but, it was a healthy amount and some of it was just subtle muscle. His hair did not change or grow into a different colour but, it was longer and had more volume to it than most trolls. His skin had picked up a tan naturally over the years. His clothes screamed "I live on the beach" vibes. It was floral vest with black and white flowers,white baggy shorts with a rope and the necklace Brandy gifted him years ago. Around his finger was his wedding ring with the date of their wedding engraved on it.

" Daddy! Daddy! Can I have a cookie too?" Bruce Jr asked.

" Yes. Catch." Bruce threw his son a cookie.

"Daddy! Cove tried to bite me!" Freddy told.

" No biting!"  Bruce said.

" Daddy! Mommy! Can me,LaBreezey and Rainy go surfing with Uncle Scotch? Pretty Please?" Windy begged.

Brandy and Bruce looked up at each other and nodded in agreement. They had no problem with their little ones surfing since they all knew how to swim. Plus they trusted Scotch to keep an eye out and them safe like he always did. Scotch did get permission to teach some of the kids surfing last summer so those kids contuining to surf with their uncle was expected.

" Yes. Have fun. You can borrow my surf boards." Brandy said.

" You heard your mother. Tell Uncle Scotch I said "Hi" Bruce grinned.

Windy, Rainy and LeBreezey gasped with delight then ran upstairs out of the restaurant into their home. The family owned the whole four floored building. It had plenty of space upstairs to house guests and their family while having a restaurant downstairs. The rest of the chaotic kids ran off to play by themselves allowing their parents to have a minute of peace while their safe kept the restaurant running smoothly. Brandy bent over kissing Bruce's cheek.

" So excited to reunite with your brothers today? Nervous?" Brandy asked.

" Maybe a little of both. Hadn't heard from Clay in years until recently. John Dory and Branch are still ratio silent. I still wonder what happened to them. It's like they just vanished. Plus Floyd visits every holiday break so I am still looking forward to seeing him again. " Bruce explained.

" Me too. Maybe Clay might know about John Dory and Branch's whereabouts and could help reopen those bridges. Wouldn't hurt to ask. I can't wait to meet them. " Brandy said.

" Yeah. You're right,love. This is just the beginning of better and bigger family picture. " Bruce agreed.

" I'll be right here by your side the entire time. A little nervousness is good sometimes. Just means we still care about our people. " Brandy comforted.

Bruce chuckled. " That's why I love you."

" I love you too, Handsome." Brandy winked.