Broppy

"Lived underground to get away from the world, 'till I had my life changed by a beautiful girl. Just need the guts to tell her that she's the one."

- Branch during "Trolls Just Wanna Have Good Times"

Broppy is the het ship between Branch and Poppy from the Trolls fandom.

Trolls
Branch interrupts Poppy and the rest of the Trolls as they happily prepare for the biggest, loudest, craziest party ever. He warns them that they'll just lead the Bergens right to them. Poppy seems disappointed that Branch isn't coming to the party and gives him an invitation anyway, believing that everyone deserves to be happy and that Branch could be with her help. Branch takes the invitation and stamps on it, saying he wouldn't be caught dead at her party. Creek interrupts them to try and convince Branch to be more positive. Their hug time watches go off and Branch is pulled into a hug. Once he manages to get out, he shouts at Poppy and tells her he can't believe she's going to be queen one day.

During the party, Branch is sitting alone in his bunker, staring longingly at the invitation Poppy gave him. He looks towards a cupboard, full of past invitations. When Poppy knocks on his bunker door, he tries to hide them from her. She tells him they just got attacked by a Bergen and he pulls her into his bunker, activating all his safety protocols. Poppy asks him to go to Bergen Town with her to save everyone, but he refuses. He shows her his plans for the next ten years, having prepared to live in his bunker that long. She apologises for not listening to him and admits she has no idea what to do. Branch smirks, suggesting she tries scrap-booking them to freedom. Poppy then leaves and Branch deflates, thinking she's gone for good. She returns, however, with the rest of the Trolls. She releases them into Branch's bunker to keep them safe, telling him she knows he won't survive a day stuck with the everyone. Poppy then leaves on her quest, abandoning Branch in his bunker as their hug time watches go off.

On her journey, Poppy runs into some trouble and is captured by a group of spiders. Branch saves her from getting eaten, swatting them away with his hair. He panics, thinking she's hurt, but she's completely fine. She happily greets him, claiming she knew he'd show up eventually. He tells her he knew there was no way she could do this by herself and that's why he decided to go after her. Branch asks her what her plan is to save everyone and is annoyed to find out she doesn't have one. He shares his own plan but interrupts himself when he sees Poppy scrap-booking it.

Branch is annoyed by Poppy's positive attitude and tries to knock her down a peg, telling her that bad things happen and that she shouldn't think the world is all cupcakes and rainbows. Poppy tells him she knows it isn't but would rather think it mostly is instead of ending up like him. He interrupts her by shushing her and Poppy asks if he's heard a Bergen before realising he was just trying to shut her up.

When they lay down to rest, Poppy pulls out pictures of all her friends, saying goodnight. She giggles when she reaches Creek, booping him on the nose. Branch cuts her off, snapping at her. Poppy gets excited when her hug time watch goes off and moves to hug Branch, but he warns her not to. He gets annoyed when she starts singing and she suggests he try it, to help him relax. Branch insists that he likes the way he is and isn't willing to change. Poppy refuses to give up, singing him a song with her ukulele. Once the song is over, Branch gently takes the instrument from her and throws it into the fire, going back to bed. Poppy reluctantly does the same.

The next day, they reach a set of tunnels and struggle to figure out which one leads to Bergen Town. They meet Cloud guy, who offers to take them through the right tunnel if Branch gives him a high five. Branch tries to move Poppy away from him, not trusting him, but she convinces him to give Cloud guy a chance. Branch refuses to give him a high five multiple times until Poppy shouts at him, telling him to get some perspective as they need to find the right tunnel. He reluctantly gives in and Cloud guy moves his hand away, teasing him. Poppy laughs as Cloud guy plays tricks on Branch. When he suggests they hug instead, Branch snaps and tries to attack him. Cloud guy leads them through the tunnel as Branch chases him.

Once they reach Bergen Town, Poppy is disheartened to see how miserable all the Bergens are, comparing them to Branch. They break into the castle and Poppy once again asks Branch to try and be positive. They use their hug time watches to find the other Trolls and are forced to watch as the king eats Creek. Poppy to save him, but Branch stops her, insisting it's too late. They eventually find their friends and free them from their cage. Branch is shocked when Poppy still intends to save Creek and asks her why she insists on fighting a losing battle. Poppy tells him that hoping Creek is alive is enough for her, but their argument is interrupted by the Bergen maid catching them.

The Trolls scatter as Bridget desperately tries to get them back, worrying that the chef will be mad at her. Poppy stops her by announcing she's in love with the king and offers to help her win him over. The Trolls begin a makeover montage, but Bridget cuts them off, asking why Branch isn't joining in. She takes his reluctance to sing as proof their plan won't work and bursts into tears. Branch is annoyed by her outburst and storms off. Poppy follows him, insisting that he needs to sing. Branch refuses and Poppy shouts at him, asking him why he won't join in. Branch blurts out that singing killed his grandma before turning away, dejected. He quietly tells Poppy to leave him alone. She gently asks him what happened to his grandma and is surprised to find out Branch was the one singing. He explains how he was so lost in song that he didn't hear his grandma trying to warn him that a Bergen was approaching. She pushed him out of the way before getting captured. As Branch curled up on the floor, he lost his true colours and turned grey. Poppy apologises and tells him she just assumed he had a terrible voice. He says his grandma used to say his voice was like an angel's. Poppy pulls Branch into a hug and he asks her why, as it isn't hug time. Poppy tells him she thought he could use one and he slowly starts to smile, frowning again when all the other Trolls and Bridget join in. He pulls away and agrees to help Bridget, as long as he doesn't have to sing.

The Trolls help Bridget get a date with King Gristle. Branch is annoyed at how long it takes and Poppy tells him they have to warm the king up first. She asks him if he knows anything about romance, to which Branch sarcastically replies he's passionate about it. Poppy struggles to come up with anything nice for Bridget to say about Gristle so Branch helps her, reciting a romantic speech. Poppy is amazed, watching him with a fond expression. At the end of his speech, he turns to Poppy, implying his speech was actually for her. He begins to smile before catching himself, turning back to a frown. Gristle reveals Creek is alive and has been keeping him in the locket by his chest.

When Bridget returns to her room, the Trolls celebrate Creek being alive with their happy shouts, but Branch's is rusty and comes out painfully. Poppy looks at him, concerned, and asks him what's wrong. He tells her it's been a while and she promises him he'll have plenty more times to practice. He offers her a high five and tricks her, which makes her smile. He smiles back and they head off to save Creek. Bridget stops them and Poppy tells her that they can't help her anymore because they have to go home. Bridget is heartbroken and Poppy hesitates, but Branch forces her to leave.

The Trolls steal the locket Creek is in and escape the castle. When they almost lose the locket, Poppy jumps out to grab it before calling for Branch, intertwining their hair to pull her back. When they find out the locket is empty, Branch apologises to her before they are captured by the chef. She reveals that Creek has sold the rest of the Trolls out in exchange for his life. Poppy is heartbroken by Creek's betrayal and gives up, losing her true colours and turning grey. The Trolls are all devastated to see her like this and lose their own colours. Branch starts to sing, slowly approaching Poppy. He's gentle with her, tilting her cheek up with his hand to make her look at him. Their hug time watches go off and Branch offers her one, but Poppy covers her watch with a sad frown. Branch carries on singing, taking Poppy's hand to pull her to her feet. She moves away from him, but he keeps trying to cheer her up. As Branch sings, Poppy slowly regains her true colours and smiles gratefully at him. As she watches her colours come back, Branch tells her he loves her. She turns around, shocked, before taking his hand. They sing and dance together, Branch regaining his own colours. The rest of the Trolls regain their own colours as they watch Branch and Poppy dance. After the song, they hug and Poppy thanks Branch. He thanks her for showing him how to be happy and she's excited but confused as to why he's happy now. He tells her that he just needed someone to help him find his own happiness and they share a smile.

Bridget releases the Trolls and tells them to escape. She thanks Poppy for showing her how to be happy and tells her she loves her before leaving. As the Trolls begin their escape, Poppy heads back to save Bridget, wanting all the Bergens to be happy. The Trolls reveal Bridget as the girl Gristle fell for. Poppy saves Branch from being eaten by Gristle and tells the Bergens how to be truly happy. They finish off with a song. Poppy is crowned Queen and shares a hug with Branch.

Trolls Holiday
While Poppy hangs up another card from the Bergens, Branch is practicing his smile in the mirror. Poppy is concerned, thinking he is about to throw up. He’s embarrassed, telling her he’s new to being happy. Poppy tries to help him, trying out different kinds of smiles to no avail. Branch notices how all the Bergens’ cards look the same and Poppy finds it sad how they don’t have anything to celebrate. Branch notices her coming up with an idea and makes her promise to sleep on it first. The next morning, Branch is singing to himself in his bunker and is startled when he finds Poppy waiting for him. She tells him her plan to give the Bergens one of their holidays and he asks if she’s sure it’s a good idea. Despite not agreeing with the plan, he goes along with it for her. They hitch a ride on the Caterbus to Bergen Town. Poppy starts to sing and Branch sighs fondly before joining in. They fall into a worm hole and, even though Branch is concerned, he joins in when she carries on the song. They reach Bergen town and Poppy and Bridget have a warm reunion, while Branch and Gristle watch, unamused.

They put on a performance to showcase all their holidays, which only succeeds in annoying the Bergens. Branch tries to let Poppy down gently, but she doesn’t listen and carries on until Bridget snaps, telling her to leave. Branch watches worriedly as she runs away in tears. The Trolls search for Poppy and Branch finds her, telling the rest of them to give him a minute alone to talk to her. He tries to cheer up up by singing to her, using it as an opportunity to show her what she was doing to Bridget. They return to Bergen town to find they’ve created their own holiday. Branch smiles as he watches Poppy and Bridget make up and Poppy notices, excited that he’s finally managed it. They all celebrate with a song.

Trolls World Tour
The Trolls start their day with a song. Branch sings about his feelings for Poppy, stating that she changed his life and that he wants to tell her he’s in love with her. They dance together throughout the song, smiling and clearly enjoying themselves. After the song is over, Branch tries to build up the courage to confess his feelings but loses his nerve when she accidentally friend-zones him. They struggle to make a good connection through a high five, which upsets Branch.

They receive an invitation from Queen Barb and King Peppy tells them the story of the different types of Trolls. Poppy is determined to reunite all the Trolls but Branch and her dad try to convince her otherwise. King Peppy tells her she isn’t listening to him, thinking it’s better for everyone if they avoid Barb. Poppy prepares to meet Barb herself but is caught by Branch, who sides with King Peppy and tries to make her see sense. When he realises she won’t listen, he travels with her to make sure she doesn’t get hurt.

They discover Biggie has come along too. Poppy is shocked when she finds the weapons Branch brought with him, insisting that violence is not the answer. When Poppy finds out the truth about Barb, she sheepishly tells Branch that she brought the pop string with her. Branch tries not to get angry, quickly coming up with a plan to get them back to safety. When Poppy insists on stopping Barb’s plans to destroy the Trolls, Branch reluctantly goes along with her. When they visit the country Trolls, Branch decides he likes their music, but Poppy disagrees, thinking it’s too sad. They sing the greatest pop hits to try and get through to the country Trolls and end up thrown in jail. Poppy admits defeat and gives Branch the chance to gloat, but instead he sits by her side and applauds her on her effort, receiving a smile in return.

They are saved by a mysterious country Troll and escape into a river. Once they’re safe, Poppy tells Branch she’s happy he came with her. She is instantly enamored by their saviour, much to Branch’s annoyance. He shares his doubts on Hickory’s trustworthiness, but Poppy doesn’t listen to him properly, coming to the conclusion that it’s actually her Branch doesn’t trust. Poppy begins to doubt their friendship and Branch tries to explain, but they are interrupted by a bounty hunter sent by Barb. When Hickory saves them once again, Biggie snaps at Poppy before leaving, scolding her for not listening to him and lying about keeping them safe.

Biggie’s exit puts a damper on the duo. Branch watches Poppy as she sails the raft, clearly frustrated by everything that’s happening. Hickory notes that Branch is only here because he loves Poppy, which Branch doesn’t deny. He asks if Branch has confessed his feelings yet and when he says he has but it didn’t go well, Hickory tells him that’s because Poppy doesn’t listen to him.

They are kidnapped by the funk Trolls and are told the true story about how the pop Trolls ruined the harmony between them all. Poppy once again doesn’t listen to the story properly and insists on uniting all the Trolls. They escape just as the rock Trolls arrive and Branch tries to explain why they need to go home. Poppy admits that she’s trying to prove herself as a good queen and Branch finally gives up, having had enough of going along with her plans when he knows they’re wrong. He tells her she never listens to him or the people around her. Branch compares their relationship to the situation at hand, claiming they are too different to get along. Poppy agrees with this, stating that she doesn’t know why they’re friends. Branch quietly confesses that he cares about her more than anyone else before walking away, leaving Poppy heartbroken. Branch sings a song about how perfect Poppy is for him, imagining her singing along with him.

Branch is kidnapped by some of the bounty hunters but manages to talk them into helping him instead. Poppy tells Hickory how she regrets ignoring Branch, revealing the string. Hickory is revealed to be a yodeler, one of the bounty hunters. He tries to help Poppy escape, but Barb catches them, stealing the string and taking Poppy captive.

The pair are reunited when Branch crashes Barb’s rock concert. Poppy is happy to see him, but the happiness is short lived when Barb tries to turn Poppy into a rock zombie. Branch saves her by jumping in the way, becoming a rock zombie himself. Under Barb’s control, Branch captures Poppy as she tries to escape, and Barb turns her into a rock zombie. It doesn’t work, however, as Poppy has gumdrops in her ears, blocking out Barb’s orders. Trying to save the Trolls, Poppy destroys all the strings. This ends up destroying music and everyone loses their true colours as Barb blames the pop Trolls for once again ruining everything. Poppy abandons the strings when she sees that Branch has been freed, running over to check on him. Working together, the Trolls create their own music and slowly regain their true colours. Poppy starts to sing and Branch joins in, uniting the Trolls once more. As everyone celebrates, Poppy tells Branch that she loves their differences and he finally tells her he loves her, which she reciprocates. The two finally make a good connection and Poppy leaps into Branch’s arms, kissing him.

As Poppy tells their story to the younger Trolls, Branch makes his way over and takes Poppy’s hand, the two sharing a smile.

Trolls: Holiday in Harmony
The film starts with Branch getting ready for his date with Poppy. She picks him up in a hot air balloon. He gives her flowers, which she appreciates despite being allergic to them. Branch is disappointed when Poppy uses their date to hand out gift swap invitations but helps her anyway, singing a cute duet as they do it. They grab their own invitations and are equally excited and nervous when they get each other’s names.

Poppy excitedly tells Barb and Carol that she got Branch, who remind her it’s a lot of pressure to buy a gift for your boyfriend, but Poppy insists she’s got it covered. Meanwhile, Branch is anxiously asking Cooper and his brother for help  with what to get Poppy, showing them his plan to make her a machine to save time. He sneakily tries to measure Poppy’s head for his machine, discovering the gift box she got him in the process. Anxious that she’s got him something huge, Branch     extends his machine to do Poppy’s hair, make smoothies, and scrapbook. The machine explodes and Branch gives up, asking Tiny Diamond for help. As he slowly figures out what to get her, Poppy becomes more nervous about her own gift, hoping Branch is going to like it.

The rest of the Trolls gather around to watch as Poppy and Branch nervously exchange their gifts. Branch gifts her a scrapbook he made of their adventures, which Poppy adores. Poppy reveals she hasn’t gotten Branch anything and he tries to make her feel better by joking that she got him an invisible mountain bike. Poppy apologises, stating that she couldn’t think of anything to give Branch because of how much he means to her. He takes her hands and reassures her that just being together is enough for him. Poppy pulls him into a hug as the rest of the Trolls watch on, fondly. Poppy sings him a song to make up for not getting him a present, Branch joining in. They sing and dance about how lucky they are that they’re together. Poppy suggests another balloon ride and promises that she won’t multitask this time. She kisses him on the cheek, which makes Branch giggle nervously, as the balloon comes to pick them up.

Trolls

 * Branch fixed the invitation to Poppy's party he crushed and watches it longingly, having kept a collection of them in a cupboard.
 * Branch saves Poppy's life and is worried when he thinks she's hurt.
 * As the Trolls sing during their makeover montage, Branch looks Poppy up and down, slightly amused, before frowning again.
 * Branch insists he's not romantic but uses his own feelings for Poppy to come up with a beautiful speech Bridget can say to Gristle.
 * When Bridget's wig almost flies off as they skate, Poppy grabs Branch's hand and catches him as he falls into her arms.
 * Branch uses Cloud guy's high five trick on Poppy, making her smile. He gives her a huge smile back.
 * Branch sings for the first time since his grandma died to help Poppy.
 * Branch confesses his love for Poppy while singing True Colors and they dance together as they both regain their true colours.
 * They hold hands as they take in the sight of all their friends regaining their colours.
 * Branch tells Poppy she was the one who helped him find his happiness.
 * After Poppy is crowned Queen, Branch approaches her and they hold hands. He sheepishly asks for a hug, looking content with her in his arms.

Trolls Holiday

 * Branch goes along with Poppy’s plan to make her happy, despite not thinking it’s a good idea.
 * Branch and Poppy’s relationship parallels Gristle and Bridget’s, who are a couple.
 * Branch smiles when he finds Poppy and asks to talk to her alone, knowing he’ll be able to get through to her.
 * Branch sings a bunch of songs about being Poppy’s friend to try and cheer her up.
 * Branch is happy to see Poppy make up with her best friend.

Trolls World Tour

 * Branch has a picture of him and Poppy hidden behind a sign saying “nothing important”.
 * Branch admits his feelings through song, calling Poppy beautiful and saying he needs to find the guts to tell her how he feels.
 * When Poppy finds out the truth about Barb, Branch feels sad for her as he knows she was hoping for the best.
 * Branch helps Poppy despite not agreeing with her, showing how much he cares for her.
 * When he shares a moment with Poppy in jail, he seems annoyed when Biggie pulls them apart.
 * Hickory sings a song about the friendzone as Branch stares at Poppy.
 * Branch imagines dancing with Poppy while singing a love song.
 * They confess their love at the end of the second film and share a kiss.

Trolls: Holiday in Harmony

 * Poppy takes Branch’s hand to pull him into the hot air balloon.
 * They both get each other’s names in the gift swap.
 * Branch scrapbooks for the first time for Poppy.
 * They sing a loving duet about how lucky they are to be together.
 * Poppy kisses Branch on the cheek.

Trolls
"I see your true colours, and that's why I love you."

- Branch

Trolls World Tour
"Lived underground to get away from the world, ‘till I had my life changed by a beautiful girl. Just need the guts to tell her that she’s the one."

- Branch

"Yeah, you’re on a mission all right, but your heart is with Miss Poppy."

- Hickory

"It’s just the hardest thing to love you but not know how."

- Branch

"I hate that you’re perfect. You’re perfect for me."

- Branch and Poppy

"Aww, isn’t that puke? Poppy’s little boyfriend came to crash the concert."

- Barb

Trolls: Holiday in Harmony
"Wait, you got your boyfriend? That’s a lot of pressure."

- Barb

"Branch... you scrapbooked? For me?"

- Poppy

"What do you even get someone who is so sweet and so funny and kind and cute and, like, weirdly over-prepared for everything?"

- Poppy

"You know, the thing I like most about the holidays is just being together. With you."

- Branch

"Team Broppy all the way!"

- Balloon

Trolls Band Together
John Dory: Picks up Branch Poppy: You put my boyfriend down!

Trolls: The Beat Goes On
"On the day you came back into our lives, you changed everything. Your passion, your intensity, your loyalty, and all those grumbles under your breath, they turned us upside-down. Because of you, we feel safer. We value honesty, even when the truth is hard. And we realize that just because something isn’t bright and cute, that doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful. Because we love you. Exactly the way you are."

- Poppy, Bye bye Bunker

Songs

 * True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
 * Perfect For Me by Justin Timberlake
 * Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder
 * Together Now by various artists
 * Trolls Wanna Have Good Times by various artists

Fanon
Broppy are a very popular couple, having been classed as one of the "biggest 'will they, won't they?" couples of all time. The pairing currently have 604 works on AO3.

Fandom

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Trivia

 * It is hinted that Branch had secretly liked Poppy for years before the events of the first film, but Poppy had never noticed him because she liked Creek.
 * Branch is shown to dislike Creek multiple times throughout the first film, suggesting he was jealous because Poppy fancied Creek and not him. Examples of this are when Poppy is listing all the Trolls that got taken by the Bergen and Branch makes a noise of disinterest when she mentions Creek. Another is how quickly he shuts Poppy up after her flirty goodnight to Creek's picture. He also acts the same way towards Hickory in World Tour when Poppy shows him too much attention.
 * Despite confessing his love for her in the first film, Branch and Poppy don't get together until the end of the second film.
 * It is confirmed that Poppy kissed Branch at the end of World Tour, despite the camera zooming out.