While the Trolls were working, the leaders tried their best to keep them calm.

At lunch, each Troll only got a single slice of bread.

Guy Diamond asked the server, "Any chance we could also get some dessert?"

He only got a growl from the server and was scared away.

The leaders and their friends gathered at a single table.

Barb asked, "So, any plans yet?"

Branch answered, "No, not yet."

DJ Suki said, "We'll think of something."

Trollex looked at her and said, "We'd better. I mean, it's not like she's just gonna let us go free."

Just then, Moray and two of her guards entered the cafeteria.

Everyone just sat quietly as she went to the leaders' table.

She said, "Oh, hello. I hope you're enjoying your lunch."

She got no answer.

She then looked at Trollex and said, "King Trollex, or should I say ex-King Trollex, shame to see you here with the unwashed masses."

Trollex angrily glared at her.

She then said, "Anyways, I would just like to have a small word with you."

Two of her guards then got him to follow her.

Everyone knew that this wasn't good.

***

It was the end of lunch and everyone was forced back to work.

Moray and Trollex were overlooking the whole thing on a tree branch.

The others saw them and got close enough to hear what they were saying.

Moray said to Trollex, "One day, half of all of this will be yours."

Trollex said, "What are you talking about? You've already played a sweet girl to get what you want. No need to keep acting."

Moray said, "It's true. Most of it was an act. But, the feelings I displayed for you...not so much."

Trollex then looked at her curiously, "What are you talking about? You have everything you wanted. Why are you still talking to me the way you did before you revealed yourself?"

She then said. "While using you to get the information I needed was the plan at first, as I got to know you, you changed from being a patsy to being the only one I've ever truly cared for."

Trollex changed his expression from angry to calm.

Moray continued, "Look, I know I can be a bit of a pill sometimes. But...I can't deny how you make me feel, Trollex."

Trollex looked at her with a smile.

But, then he tried to knock her out with a rock, only to be caught be one of her octopus legs.

She just said, "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Disapppointing."

She then ordered her nearby guards to restrain him.

Trollex then angrily said, "Let me make this perfectly clear; I...will never...marry...you!"

Moray then asked, "Not even to save your friends?"

The listening group was starting to get worried, especially TBDB.

Trollex asked, "What? What are you talking about?"

Moray explained, "My people need the resources in this kingdom, but we don't really need the citizens. I could be convinced to exile your people and allies to somewhere safe...if you're willing to, uh..."

Trollex stayed quiet for a moment with some groaning.

The group were listening with horror expressions on their faces.

DJ Suki quietly said, "No, don't!"

Trollex then said, "If it'll save my friends, then...fine!"

They all gasped with horror.

Moray said to the guards, "Let's make him comfortable until the wedding."

Moray then had the guards escort Trollex to one of the pods as his own chamber and had the guards keep him there.

She then started to plan the wedding.

Meanwhile, everyone started to freak out.

TBDB was especially horrified and said, "Well, that's just great! Not only are we being used as slaves, but now my best friend is gonna marry someone he hates!"

Poppy then said, "Ok, now the tables have turned. We now have to hurry and come up with a plan not only to escape, but to stop this wedding!"

Out of all of the Trolls, DJ was the one who knew more than ever that something had to be done.

She couldn't bare to stand the thought of Trollex being tied down forever with someone like Moray.