Part 1

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Poppy and Branch were wandering around Pop Village, talking about the schedule for the day.

"It seems that there's not much going on today," Branch explained, looking down at his clip board. "Just reading to the baby trolls about the bergens." Branch always helped Poppy when it came to scheduling the day, he cared about her and wanted to help in whatever way he can.

"Well that's good to hear!" Poppy replied. "It gives us some time together!" Branch smiled back at her, happy that he can spend some extra time with Poppy. Although he helps her out, they never get to hang out like they used to. Something suddenly caught their eyes, it was Delta Dawn, she looked stressed out. "Hey Delta!" Poppy greeted her.

"Hey Poppy, how ya doin'?" Delta asked as Poppy and Branch walked up to meet her.

"I'm great! Are you okay?" Poppy asked back, "you seem upset." Delta's smile faded slightly as Poppy brought up the subject.

"I got a meeting with the other country trolls soon and I can't find anyone to take care of Clampers." Delta explained, Clampers peaked out of her aunt's hair, then snarled softly and went back in. "I can't take her to the meeting, and no one seems to wanna look after her."

"Can't imagine why," Branch muttered under his breath, knowing full well what Clampers was capable of! Poppy elbowed him.

"I told you Aunt Delta!" Clampered peaked out and said angrily. "I don't need a BABY-SITTER!!!"

"Well how about if I look after her?" Poppy asked. Branch's eyes went wide.

"Are ya sure?" Delta asked. "It's not too much trouble is it?"

"Of course not! Besides, I haven't got much on my schedule today!" Poppy noticed Branch trying to shuffle away, she immediately wrapped her arm around his shoulders and pulled him back. "And Branch will be more than happy to help!" Branch glared at her.

"Why thank ya Queen Poppy! I really appreciate it!" Delta thanked as she pulled Clampers out of her hair and handed her to Poppy. Clampers did not look very happy, as she sat in Poppy's arms she looked over at Branch and snarled causing Branch to gulp.

"I'll be back to pick her up this afternoon!" Delta exclaimed. "Thank ya again! Behave yourself Clampers!" Poppy waved to Delta as she galloped off.

"Poppy, why did you have to drag me into this?!" Branch asked, still wary of Clampers who was glaring at him.

"Because you always help me! We're a team!" Poppy replied. She then covered Clampers' ears with her hands. "And you know how much of a handful she can be." Poppy whispered.

"Know? I still have scars to prove it!" Branch grunted, the memory of being chased by the country trolls and Clampers biting him on the butt full force was still fresh in his mind.

"She's just like any other kid! She'll be out of energy before you know it!" Poppy said.

"I just hope you're right about that!" Branch sighed. Poppy set Clampers down on the ground and knelt down to reach her level.

"So Clampers what do you want to do today?" Poppy asked enthusiastically. Clampers thought for a moment.

"Bite stuff!" Clampers replied. Poppy's eyes widened. Branch stood back slightly.

"How about we go to the play park instead?" Poppy asked, slightly nervously this time.

"Fine!" Clampers grunted.

***

Poppy and Branch let Clampers play around with the other kids in the play park while they sat on a nearby bench.

"See Branch, taking care of Clampers isn't that bad!" Poppy assured. But Branch was sure to keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn't bite anyone. At first, everything seemed to be fine! Clampers was playing on the carousel with several other trolls her age, she started pushing them faster and faster until they were just a blur. She then left them and went to the swing set but instead of playing on it...she bit one of the chains off...

"Uhhh Poppy..." Branch tapped her shoulder and pointed towards Clampers who was running around with the swing chain still lodged in her mouth. Poppy and Branch reacted quickly and used their hair to grab Clampers. The other troll kids were confused about what was happening and slightly scared. Poppy and Branch apologized to the young trolls and their families for causing a disruption. Branch grabbed the chain from Clampers' mouth and tried to pull it off of her, it soon became a game of tug-of-war between the two of them. Clampers eventually let go and Branch fell onto his back with a hard thud. Poppy helped him up and he went to go reattach the swing chain while Poppy took care of Clampers.

"That was fun!" Clampers exclaimed. "But those troll kids were kinda strange." Poppy knelt down to Clampers' level.

"Well they're not used to you biting and yelling and...ripping swings to shreds," Poppy tried to explain as she walked back to the bench that her and Branch were previously sitting on. "I think we should find something slightly less...uh...chaotic to do. How about that?" But when Poppy turned around again, Clampers was gone! She started to panic and tried to find the little country troll. She spotted her sneaking up behind Branch, baring her teeth and ready to bite down on his ankle while he was fixing the swing. Poppy reacted quickly and ran over to pick Clampers off of her hooves just before she could bite him. Branch turned around to see Poppy.

"What?" Branch was confused. Poppy just smiled awkwardly, she knew Branch wouldn't be very happy if he knew Clampers was about to attempt to chew his foot off.

"Uh...nothing.." Poppy hesitated. Clampers looked up at Branch, her eyes narrowed.

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