Famous Star AU

The Snack are sitting somewhere quietly still processing everything what Branch said. They never saw it coming or thought that she would say it! Poppy stares at his feet and sighs to himself. They feel guilty like a part of them knew that they did something wrong.

Does she really think that they never appreciated her? Does she really think she did nothing important before? Is that what everything is all about? The sudden move? Sudden change and attitude? What in Pop village gave Branch that big idea? Did none of them tell her or showed her that they valued her? Did he not show her that he valued and loves her?

" I should've just told her... ",Poppy says quietly and softly to himself.

The most of the Snack Pack didn't hear Poppy but, Smidge did. He turns his head to Poppy and notices how Poppy seemed to feel more guilty than everyone else. It was also like the King believes this is all his fault. Then suddenly the whole group hears Peppy's voice as she comes out of the bushes. The young adults all turn their heads to the elder taken off guard.

" Heard what happened and everything you all said before you went so very quiet. Sometimes you mean well but, you can accidentally hurt someone without knowing. Maybe you all and everyone else should had just said "Thankyou" every once in a while or just showed we cared about her more instead of assuming she knew but, she didn't say anything before about it either. You both said and done things shouldn't but, that doesn't mean you should give up on each other. Some reason I can't help but, feel that Branch isn't only upset that we didn't seem to show we valued her. Something little deeper is going on and her new life might only cause it to stir more making her the shadow she is now... So really talk to Branch and work things out before it's too late. Who knows? Maybe the real Branch is still hiding behind the curtains...",Peppy says softly,honestly and wisely.

Then Peppy slowly walks backwards into the bushes behind her. The Snack Pack all share the same look as they think of what the elder said. They have no idea why she was ease dropping on them so long but, she is right. They can't change what they did but, they can still fix it. A subtle determined look appears on Poppy's face as he is the first troll to get back up. He isn't going to let Branch down this time...

Meanwhile Branch is in her dressing room. She sits in front of her large mirrors washing her face with a wet cloth. The star is wearing a white robe over her body. The star removes the cloth from her face then looks at herself in the middle of her dressing table mirror. All of Branch's makeup and glittery and glamorous clothes is gone. It is just her. A frown appears on her face as more guilt slips in. She sighs quietly to herself then looks away from her reflection.

Then Penny walks into the dressing room busy like a bee. She gasps when she notices Branch isn't wearing makeup or anything glitz and glam! The shock changes into anger in the manager! Branch turns her head to her manager still frowning and feeling guilty.

" Where's your makeup? Your Glitzy designer dress? Your hair is mess! Look at yourself! Do you really think every single fan is going love you looking like this? Nobody noticed you before you were liked this all the time so why would that all of a sudden change now? I told you before. No Glitz and Glam? It's game over! Your lucky that you got your singing voice or else you will still be a nobody... Remember your a famous star now. Not that same weak girl stuck at the same level you were! I'm your manager so you do what say so get dressed and fix your face...",Penny says coldly and seriously.

Right outside the dressing room Penny's assistant stands still and holding a clipboard in her hands. She frowns as she stares at Branch dressing room with a worried look in her eyes then sighs. The female K - Pop troll had heard everything Penny said.

The truth is that Penny is the one who turns her stars into selfish and unkind trolls making her shadows of themselves! The assistant had seen Penny change them,try to control them and feed them an false story so much that the trolls believe it! That's why the artists always have Penny as their 'friend' and push every other friend away most of the time like they ruined their lives! Penny will always be pulling the strings behind the scenes then throws them away when they prove to her no more be worth anything according status and fame!

An hour later it is night and concert has started. The opening act is busy making the large crowd more excited. Branch is backstage as Penny talks on her phone. The star is wearing a glittery red short dress with long puffy train and sweetheart neckline. She is also wearing lots of glitzy makeup,gold jewel belt, gold star earnings,has gold bracelets and ankle bracelets on and her hair has lots of volume. Branch didn't like wearing this dress but, Penny made her wear it. The star sits down on a chair while holding a purple mic in her hands. Lady Star sighs sadly still thinking about how guilty she feels.

At the backstage entrance, the Snack Pack walk through it hoping to talk to Branch. They walk pass a few tents looking around for a Glitzy and Glamorous Branch. Then suddenly they are stopped by Penny's assistant!

" Your here to see Lady Star. Nobody is allowed to come here without a Backstage Pass! ",the assistant says blankly.

" Please don't kick us out! We really need to talk to her...", Poppy begs.

Then suddenly to the Snack Pack's surprise the female K - Pop troll pulls out several Backstage Passes from her hair! She gives them all to Poppy who looks at her confused. Penny's assistant quickly looks around for a second to make sure nobody is around and sees nobody else around luckily. She looks back at the confused group of trolls.

" Listen carefully! I'm Penny's assistant,Sandy, and am sharing this secret information for the first time. My boss takes trolls like Branch and molds them like clay behind closed doors. None of them ever start selfish, rude and unkind but, that's what Penny turns them into in an matter of months and can turn it up into years to point they forget who they were! Some even fell into depression after Penny dropped when their fame came to an end! There is still a chance to bring the real troll in Branch since she has been under Penny's control for a month only. Don't be too mad at her for who she became. It's not her fault... Now follow me. I know where Lady Star is. ",Penny's assistant says seriously and softly fast.

The group of friends are shocked by everything the assistant told them! Then before they could say anything or think Sandy starts walking fast away from them thinking that they will follow. Poppy quickly starts following her not wanting lose his chance of getting back his Branch. The rest of the Snack Pack follow his example after a few seconds.

Meanwhile with Lady Star, she stands up peeking through the curtains. Branch is hoping to see the Snack Pack and especially Poppy but, she can't spot them in the crowd. The star frowns sadly then moves away from the curtains and sighs guiltily as her ears drops a little. Branch knows that she messed up. She doesn't even know what she is doing anymore... Penny notices her client's body language and ends the call immediately!

" What are you doing? Your a Star so act like it! Your old friends shouldn't be your concern. Your the only person who matters. Their nothing and your someone so be Lady Star and give that crowd a show. Nobody needs Branch... They want Lady Star... ",Penny says calmly.

Branch looks at her manager then nods her head understandingly with a frown. Penny's pep talks didn't really make her feel better but,Branch honestly didn't like herself at a moment. The star turns around and let's out a deep breath preparing herself to preform.

A random Funk troll working accidentally steps on the train of Branch's dress as he by busily. As a result he trips making the star be forcefully pulled back! During the process they hear clothing tare! Penny's eyes widen in shock then fill with anger as she looks down at Branch's dress and the male troll on the ground. Lady Star turns around to find out what pulled her but, she gasps at shock when she sees the troll on the ground and her completely torn off dress train! The male looks up her shocked by what he accidentally did as he quickly gets back up.

" Look At What You Did, You Idiot! That Was A Designer Dress! Lady Star Can't Go Perform Looking Like That! ", Penny yells angrily.

" I'm So Sorry! I didn't mean to - WOAH!", the male apologizes panicked.

As the worker apologizes he walks backwards from his panicking but, then he made things worse! He becomes more clumsy by slipping on the torm fabric! As he falls backwards he accidentally grabs the shocked and concerned star but, he pulls her down with him while he tares her dress!

"Ahh!",Branch screams falling backwards.

They both land on floor apart from each other. The man turns his head to Lady Star but, panicks even more when sees how damaged her dress even more! Branch's skirt is torn at the end of it and the left side of her tummy is exposed! Her hair is completely messed up! Penny snaps at the worker as she roughly pulls Branch up onto her feet!

" I'm Going To Sue You Til Your On The Streets! ", Penny yells angrily and coldly.

Branch looks at the worker horrifed then down at her dress! Somebody calls out her stage name and says it is time for her to go on stage as Penny continues to verbally attack the horrified worker. Branch starts breathing heavily feeling overwhelmed. Another male worker,country troll,comes out to get but, starts shouting once he laid eyes on the scene! He features at Branch as he and Penny argue about the situation! The yelling just gets louder in Branch's head but, she tries to block it out by covering her sensitive ears with her hands. Her panick attack becomes ten times more panicky!

" SHE MUST GET ON STAGE! THERE ARE TROLLS STARTING TO GET IMPATIENT AND UNHAPPY BECAUSE, THE OPENING ACT HAS ALREADY RUN OUT OF AMAZING THINGS TO DO! YOU CAN HEAR A BUNCH OF THEM BOOING!",the country troll yells angrily and loudly.

"SHE'S NOT GOING ON STAGE LOOKING LIKE THIS ULGY MESS!", Penny yells angrily and loudly.

Branch couldn't take it anymore! It's too much! She is on her way to a emotional breakdown! She needs to get away from the situation! Then without thinking she takes off running away to her dressing room! Branch quickly reaches her dressing room and falls on her knees sobbing inside of it! She puts her hands on her face covering it as she sobbs but, Branch isn't just sobbing over how she looks! It's more deeper than that. Branch feels like she had lost herself, her friends and her life right now! All she wanted to do in the beginning was to do something great so she could finally say that she did it like everyone. To finally feel like she was important instead of a nobody. Nothing felt right anymore! All Branch wants to do is to stay here hiding so she could cry.

Soon Branch manages to stand up again but, her sobbing turns into crying. She removes her hands from her face revealing her messed makeup running down her face. The blue troll walks over to chair and sits down on it still crying. She looks into her mirror seeing her reflection. Then she let's out a depressed sigh and looks away from it as the tears run down her face. Branch wishes that the Snack Pack was here. She wishes that Poppy was here...

Right outside the dressing room The Snack Pack are following Sandy. They are all wearing the backstage passes. As they pass the Branch's dressing room tent Poppy hears something making him stop! It sounds like crying but, not just any troll's crying! He immediately recognizes the sound of Branch's crying. The king had only heard her cry a few times but, they always were the most heartbreaking cry he ever heard! Poppy turns his head to the tent and his heart breaks as he continues to hear Branch cry. A frown appears on the king's face.

AN: A request by broppy25love