They snuck back into the rock troll's territory through the river, Branch holding onto Trollex as they weaved around the sight of the rock trolls towards the back of the main structure. When they were sure the coast was clear Trollex hovered above the water and hoisted Branch up to land. Together they manage to find an entrance and hurry inside before they could be spotted.

"Which way do we go? Anything look familiar Trollex?"

Trollex looked around before starting to recognize the area. "The room holding the string is this way, follow me." He pointed down the right hallway and led the way with Branch and BDB on his tail.

As they moved through the building Trollex started to notice the faint sound of something following them. Whipping around Trollex searched for the origin of the sound. Branch halted in confusion. "What's the matter?"

"Whoever is following us, come out and show yourself." Trollex called down the hall but was careful not to raise his voice too loudly. BDB hid behind him After a moment of silence Trollzart hovered into view from where he'd been hiding. Trollex relaxed at the sight of him. He should've guessed the other leaders wouldn't take action as well.

"Trollzart? Why are you here?" Branch was the one to ask while taking in the greyish state of the classical troll.

Trollzart seemed agitated at the question. "Hmph, I am here to destroy that cursed string you Pop trolls used to steal our music and create that chaotic noise. Now step aside!"

Trollex moved in between the angry classical troll and Branch protectively. "Whoa, hold on Trollzart. Branch isn't with Poppy on this one. He's helping me steal it."

"You trust Pop trolls too easily Trollex, or maybe you're working with them."

"I don't know if you've noticed Trollzart, but my music was stolen just like yours was." Trollex snapped.

Trollzart backed down. He looked exhausted. "I...I apologize for throwing around accusations. I simply worry for the safety of my trolls. They've been through enough already with Barb."

Trollex hovered over to him. "It's alright, let's work together to steal the string. Then we can sort this out and get our music back."

"Why not just destroy it?"

"We can't guarantee the music will be released. Remember when Poppy destroyed the strings before. Our music is also tangled together, so it'll be safer to steal it first before we take action." Trollex explained. Thankfully Trollzart nodded in agreement. Branch broke up their conversation before a passing rock troll could spot them. The three of them continue to navigate the building until they find the string room. Branch held them back while he peeked inside, no sign of Poppy or Barb. Branch tensed when the door creaked open but it didn't seem to have alerted anyone. Trollex followed Branch inside and spotted the harp sitting on the table with the new string facined in the centre.

Branch moved to grab it when Trollzart suddenly snattched it first. Ripping at the string.

"Trollzart, stop it!" Trollex shouted but was cut off when the string let out a screeching sound that echoed through the room. Trollex and Branch covered their ears and Trollzart dropped the harp in shock. The sound halted but surely someone heard it. Branch quickly grabbed the harb before Trollzart could try that again. "What were you thinking?! Now they'll know we're here."

"We have to destroy it!" Trollzart shouts. Before anyone can respond a group of rock trolls burst into the room led by Barb who doesn't seem at all surprised to see them. "Get them." She commands and the rock trolls behind her lunge for the intruders.

Trollex pulled Branch out of the way just in time and the rock troll went face first into the table. Branch spotted the window and ran over to look out. "Trollex this way!"

Trollex was about to follow when he heard Trollzart cry out. Trollex turned back to see that two rock trolls had managed to grab him. Trollzart struggled against him but without his music he was much weaker. Trollex heard Branch call for him to hurry but he ignored him and instead flew over and knocked the rock trolls off of the classical troll. Trollzart looked shocked but they didn't have time to waste. Trollex grabbed BDB and together, each of them grabbed hold of Branch while he carried the harp and escaped out the window. Trollex could hear Barb's growl as they disappeared from sight.