Lotan started to move into Techno Reef.

King Quincy said, "The reef's under attack!"

TBDB went to his weakened friend to give him support.

The other leaders also gave him a smile of support.

It was enough for Trollex to continue the magic spell and keep the barrier up.

Lotan was still outside the reef.

But, Trollex still didn't have enough strength to keep it up for long.

King Quincy said, "We have to find the Heart of the Reef."

However, Poppy said, "No. You all need to stay here with Trollex. He needs the support of his friends. I'll retrieve the Heart."

The leaders agreed and let Poppy start searching for the Heart.

Branch caught up with her, "I'm coming with you."

Poppy said, "You can't. The other leaders are helping Trollex and our other friends are running the Faire. Who's gonna keep things running smoothly?"

Branch answered, "Poppy, I think they can handle running a Faire. It's what Pop Trolls are meant to do."

Poppy realized he was probably right and allowed him to come.

Guy and Tiny Diamond and Smidge met up with them outside.

Guy Diamond asked, "So, how are we gonna do this?"

Poppy said, "Me and Branch are gonna search for the Heart of the Reef, but there's something else you can do."

Tiny said, "No sweat. Name it."

Poppy said, "You and the others have to keep the Faire going."

Smidge asked, "What? With that thing waiting outside the reef?"

Poppy said, "The whole purpose of the Techno Faire is to lift the spirits of the Techno Trolls so they can activate the Heart."

Guy asked, "Yeah? And?"

Poppy continued, "If they find out King Lotan is trying to take over Techno Reef again, their spirits are gonna be anything but lifted. It won't matter if we find the Heart of the Reef. They won't be able to make it work. You have to keep them happy here at the faire."

Smidge said, "Keep the Faire going and the Techno Trolls' spirits high. Got it."

Smidge and the Diamonds immediately left to tell the others the plan to keep the Techno Trolls happy while Poppy and Branch searched for the Heart of the Reef.

As Poppy and Branch swam through the Faire, they kept thinking about where Lotan may have hidden the Heart of the Reef.

Finally, Poppy said, "I got it. I think I know where Lotan may have hidden it."

Branch said, "Really? Where?"

Poppy looked up at the castle.

Branch asked, "The castle?"

Poppy explained, "King Lotan would have been counting on the fact that no one would dare go looking for it there. They'd have been too afraid to even try."

Branch agreed and said, "I hope you're right."

Poppy said, "You and me both."

They both immediately swam back to the castle.