Every troll breathed heavily still gripping something. Floyd collapsed to the floor with his breathing slowly becoming lighter. Bruce reluctantly released his grasp on the emergency brake lever causing it lurch back into place locking itself into that position. Leaning against the wall Bruce rested his somewhat shaking hands on the rim of one of the bunk beds. The shaking faded away after a couple minutes.

Poppy's hands had become locked on the steering wheel. If she had nails they would be digging into her skin by now leaving red marks but, luckily for her trolls didn't naturally grow nails. Her heart pounded in chest and ear drums while her terrified expression was frozen on her face longer than it should have.

Clay's legs gave out from him as he fainted. His body leaned towards his wife. Viva despite being in her own shock unconsciously caught him with both hands and arms. Swiftly wrapping her arms around his chest she pulled him up but, his body weight got heavier by the second causing both of them to sink to the floor. Viva got on her knees wide eyed and silent.

" Is everyone okay?" Floyd asked.

Hearing that voice was enough to snap Poppy, Bruce and Viva out of their shock. Bruce let go of the bunk bed bar no longer shaking. His shoulders and form relaxed followed by him looking down at his little brother nodding his head. Floyd bit down his lower lip nodding back before getting up. He steadily approached Viva, Clay and Poppy. Clay rested his head on Viva's lap opening his eyes confused letting out a groan.

" What happened?" Clay asked.

" You fainted..." Viva calmly claimed.

Viva rubbed the side of his face with her thumbs. The motion was circular and soothing. This wasn't the first time Clay fainted after such an intense situation nor was it going to be his last. He always stayed unconscious for a few minutes before waking up being okay afterwards usually but, sometimes he did develop stress based headaches. Right now he had a headache and his groan earlier was proof of it. Viva turned her head up to face Floyd.

" We're okay,Floyd. Clay just needs something for his headache."

" Poppy? You've been awfully quiet..." Floyd commented.

Poppy nervously laughed. " Oh! I'M FINE! I'm fine... Just breathing. Yeah totally fine."

Then unknown melody from outside began. It had electric energy screaming with Pop melody and the rawness of rock.
Curious while also being cautious all of them stepped out of Frank one by one. Poppy was first to leave with Viva right behind her. Clay followed Viva looking around the area and Floyd came down after him. Bruce was the last to step out. Rhonda kept nuzzling Frank purring and humming. Frank turned around to her then nuzzled his head against his side back silently.

" Oh My God!" Poppy pointed Frank's back legs cuts and burns.

Floyd gasped." The poor thing..."

" I think someone else is out here with us..." Bruce said patting Rhonda's cheek.

" Hey there,girl. Do you know where your friends are?" Viva asked.

Rhonda nodded her head then spun around. Tilting her head she nudged her head against the breeze towards the building up music. Bright flash of white light shot through briefly followed by what seemed to be... Blue smoke? Rhonda smiled at the display proud. Enchanted by the display Poppy's curiosity peaked. Something exciting must be taking place. Could it be some a concert? A party?

" Poppy? Where are you going?" Clay said.

"Meeting other trolls in the area. Duh!" Poppy stepped forward closer to the blue smoke. "Maybe they can help us find your brothers' home."

Rhonda bounced on the spot nodding her head in agreement. Her smile was just as big as Poppy's smile. Branch and his friends always came to help lost trolls. In her mind now would be no different. The blue smoke cleared as the music died suddenly followed by a prolonged whistle. The female armadillo's body shoke with excitement before leaping over the tall bush.

Second explosion of blue smoke,greater and far larger than the original, engulfed the entire area. Bright white light flashed from the center of the artificial fog. Tortured unknown screams vanished as soon as they came. Startled by the unknown commination the lost trolls covered their ears with their hands.

" What the Fu-" Clay hissed.

" I can't see-" Floyd coughed.

Something sharp wrapped around the shortest troll's ankle. Whatever it was burnt like a forest fire with heat spreading his leg. Nerves within Floyd's calf to thigh screamed. The rainbow blood in his body boiled in his ankle,foot and calf. Freezing at the intense abnormal agony Floyd let out a spine chilling screech! The world turned into shades of black and grey fading away into complete darkness for Floyd...

What felt like a matter of minutes became hours. Groaning the unconscious troll opened his eyes to blur of bright light. A silhouette of winged figure stood before him as another of shorter being of three fox tails grasped his ankle. Hissing Floyd's eyes darted for grey hands rubbing sticky substance into his skin. Hushing whispers from the other unknown figures echoed off each other.

Fingers invaded his pink locks with iron grip clutching his head. Yanked back into tilted angle cold surface made contact with his lips. Floral scented and honey sweet tart liquid ran down his throat. Each sip ignited tingle spreading through Floyd's nervous system. What was going on? What was he drinking? And why was it so calming?

Feeling his entire body grow warmer and his frame lighter Floyd accepted his fate. Whatever it may be. It didn't matter whether it was the angel of death knocking at his door to collect or an odd dream he was waking from. Colour flashed before him chasing away the blur of white and black shadow then softened. The room around him gained clear detail. He was in a... Armadillo bus?

Hype stood beside Branch folding both his arms and wings. Branch fixed on the task at hand. Rubbing the remains of the healing solution into the fading burn Floyd suffered from. Ablaze let go of his hold on Floyd's head stepping away respectfully returning his hands to himself.

Boom with the most gentle smile and tender gaze locked eyes with their patient. The soft sparkle of his yellow skin added to that sweetness. Still holding the bowl Boom steadily pulled it away from Floyd's lips never breaking contact.

" Are you okay?" Boom asked.

Floyd's heart skipped a beat. Blush spread throughout his cheeks darkening his blue shade with a hint of purple. Words escaped him the longer he remained lost in those beautiful eyes of hope and tender care. While Boom did have his own share of unique features all that disappeared for a moment going unnoticed. Unsure how to act Floyd just nodded his head.

" Good. Now don't move." Branch ordered with great authority reaching for Floyd's newly appearing white patches of hair.

However before he could even further work his magic, the door swung open. Clay and Bruce bolted in looking a mess themselves. Their appearance shuttered the illusion Floyd was experiencing bringing to light the details he missed earlier. Two of the trolls helping and caring for him were grey. The one with the three tails and the one wearing an familar pair of ski goggles. All five trolls had features nobody would expect a troll to have. It was almost mysticaly endearing and off putting.

" Floyd!" Bruce called out.

" Trickee!" Branch barked more orders. "Send them back to their armadillo to rest. I'm not done here. I'll treat them afterwards. Boom,fetch me more raw Shimmer. Hype,help your boyfriend. Ablaze,check on the other travelers and keep Bert and Ernie out of here."

Branch pointed to Bruce and Clay. Last night they did not have time to catch anybody's names. Everyone had either fallen unconscious laying on the ground almost lifeless or were being dragged away. The shadow walkers were persistent on returning despite the Arcane Enforcers' strong fight and stand. It wasn't until sunrise did the long battle end and did they collect everyone bringing them to safe place. The Underground's Critter Den.

Hype, Ablaze and Trickee got straight into action rushing over their unexpected visitors. Protesting their removal from the bus Clay and Bruce struggled against the three enforcers' gentle but, firm pushing and redirecting. They were too weak and drained to actually put up an fight. Boom watched taking a moment to register his own given order from their leader. Concerned and confused Floyd whipped his head back and forth. From his brothers to the strangers before him.

" What's going on? Who are you? What happened to my brothers and friends? Are they okay?" Floyd asked.

Branch sighed. " I'll explain everything later but, they're stable and alive. Once I'm done making sure you're okay,I will do the same for them. You're all safe here. "

Exhaustion dulled the healer's blue eyes. Like his own life force was losing energy. His tails limped over each other unable to move an inch. Shoulders grew heavier the longer Branch threw himself back to caring for Floyd. Boom caught a glance of it. That kicked in an instant action. Running to the kitchen he scrambled through the cabinets and draws for not just the raw Shimmer but, food and water.

Floyd fixed his sights on the troll tending to him. While his voice no bells and his appearance was truly nothing he ever seen before, something about him was familiar. His round face,tired blue eyes and the way he slouched forward running his hands through Floyd's hair provoked an odd sense of deja Vu. A fuzzy memory long forgotten but, yet still present deep within his mind. Clutching the carpet Floyd leaned back uncomfortable with the idea of his hair being touch.

" Just let me help you. " Branch requested softer.

Floyd bit down on his lower lip still hesitant then sighed. Setting aside his own nervousness and discomfort he nodded his head. Leaning forward he tilted his head so the other troll could exam the white patches affecting his bangs. Boom races to his friend's side dropping a bottle of water by mistake but, the jar of glowing and sparkling purple thick liquid and a clear container of dried fruit remained locked in his grasp.

" You gotta eat. " Boom reminded.

" I'll eat in a minute." Branch dismissed.

" You can't help him properly if you keep avoiding food and water breaks. You promised your J-Dad you would stop." Boom said.

Branch scoffed. " Fine but, don't ever call my brother that again. He's not my Dad."