Poppy and Barb were walking towards one of Pop Village's big events: Hug Fest.

Poppy explained, "There's the Cuddlehopper, the Hug-A-Whirl, the Tunnel of Hugs, and the Hug-And-Hold Railroad. I'm telling you, Barb, Hug Fest is the best!"

Barb said, "Come on, Pop Squeak. What could one more Pop Village hug celebration have to offer?"

Poppy answered as she pulled a bush down, "This."

Barb gasped in awe as she saw a huge theme park.

Poppy said, "See, Barb? Hug Fest has everything. Rides..."

***

Trollzart and Delta bumped into each other in bumper cars, but then Delta's car hugged Trollzart's.

Both sighed.

***

"...Games..."

***

Dickory hugged a Hug-O-Meter, and the lights went up to, "Awkward!"

Dickory made a sour expression.

***

"And attractions!"

***

Cybil was telling Prince D's fortune.

"Yes, I see. Today, you will be hugged by a new friend. Me!"

They both hugged.

***

They were both met by Branch, "Hey, guys! You ready for Hug Fest?"

Barb answered, "I guess, but I'm not too big on hugging like you guys are. So, can you just promise me we won't hug too much?"

Poppy said, "Promise made."

When they got to the ticket booth, the seller said, "25 hugs each."

Barb wasn't looking forward to that, but Poppy said, "Don't worry. I've got a coupon."

But, that meant, "Then, 50 hugs each! One, two, three..."

Barb and Branch groaned.

***

When they got in, Barb said, "Well, that took longer than it needed to."

Poppy said, "It's gonna be worth it because we're gonna start with the best ride in the park; The Big Squeeze! I've ridden on it dozens of times and it's fantastic!"

Branch and Barb looked at it.

Barb thought it looked cool, but Branch, not so much.

DJ Suki and Trollex got on it.

DJ asked, "You ready?"

Trollex answered, "I guess."

The ride shot them up to the top while they screamed.

Once they were at the top, Trollex asked, "So...what happens now?"

DJ answered, "Now...you might wanna take my hand."

Trollex did just that...right before they were thrown out of their seats on bungee cords.

They both screamed and stopped just above the ground.

DJ asked, "How ya doing?"

Trollex replied, "I've never felt so exhilarated in my life...and I love it!"

They both then laughed as they bounced backed up.

Barb said, "Whoa! Looks sick!"

However, Branch said, "Here's an idea; How about we save this one for later?"

The girls asked, "Wait, what?"

Branch shouted, "Great! No take backs!"

He then dragged the girls away.

When Trollex and DJ got off, Trollex was clearly dizzy.

DJ said, "Maybe that's enough thrill rides for now."