John Dory/History

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Conceptually, John Dory was depicted in mind to be "Branch but older and more hermit", before being changed into a lone wolf adventurer with a huge ego.
Initially, John Dory was intended to be much older in design, and more unkempt to make him more akin to a hermit. However, he would later be changed to resemble more of an adventurer. 
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===Past===
Sometime between Branch's birth and BroZone's last concert, it appears that the brothers were left under the care of Grandma Rosiepuff as their sole remaining relative. This meant John Dory was left looking out his four little brothers. He found the task difficult, and took the role in BroZone as "the Leader" very seriously. The problem was he eventually turned things into a obsession with perfection. Spruce was forced to maintain his image of "the heartthrob" and Clay was forced to wear "Funderwear" because he was "the Fun One".
During the last concert prep, Spruce and Clay were told to maintain their perfection, but John Dory's constant stressing caused Branch to get nervous. This left Floyd as the one to console in him. Eventually when it came to their last concert, Branch was finally ready to perform for the first time, and John Dory had promised BroZone's fans they'd achieve perfect family harmony. This had never been done before. During the concerts opening song, John Dory saw an opportunity to start the Family Harmony and called his brothers to follow his lead. However, a brief moment of hesitation resulted in the brothers failing to do so as they lost formation during a dance routine and fell on the ground (except Branch) in a heap. Also, John and three of his brothers got caught in a vine then tied up for a little bit until it snapped, which lead them to falling.
That was the final straw for Spruce and Clay, who had had enough of John Dory's constant demand for perfection and believing that he doesn't care about them. An argument broke out between the three, as Spruce and Clay quit the band. John Dory, however quit and in anger left them behind first not thinking about Floyd and Branch's, who wanted their family to be together, feelings with Clay and Spruce doing the same thing after him. Although, John and his two brother's actions gave Floyd the idea of leaving as well, but did say goodbye to Branch and promised to come back one day.
John Dory left the other Pop Trolls entirely and went out on his own. He became a hermit as he realized his brothers were right about his obsessions with perfection and achieving family harmony. He stayed away from all other Trolls for twenty years in an attempt to overcome his controlling tendency for perfection. At some point, he had attempted to go back home, but found no one at the Troll tree, because of the events of The Last Trollstice. John believed that Branch was dead as he felt guilty for not being there to prevent it, but was unaware that his youngest brother escaped their home and hid away from the world in a bunker he built. He also didn't know about the death of their grandmother in the hands of a Bergen. Although, John figured out that the Trolls and Bergens were enemies, due to them wanting to eat his species and locked the Troll tree.
Somewhere in there, John received a post card from Spruce, who may have done so in an attempt to work things out between them. However, John didn't bother to go see Spruce out of guilt for his actions and could't bring himself to tell him the fate of Branch to him or any of their remaining brothers as he not only didn't want them to blame themselves for what happen to their sibling, but also to protect them. Thinking he failed as an older brother, John further isolated himself and didn't interact with anyone, except for his trusty companion Rhonda, who he had meet and decided to live in somewhere in his life as his trailer.
Years later, John found out that Branch was still alive, much to his relief, because of his brother's involvement with The Rockalypse in Trolls World Tour. Despite this, John Dory didn't bother to go find and see Branch, due to being custom of living a hermit and preferred being alone, except for Rhonda.
=== Trolls Band Together ===
One night, John Dory was residing in Rhonda, when he came across a forged letter by Velvet, impersonating Floyd, claiming to have been detained by the Mount Rageons, Velvet and Veneer. The letter instructed him to gather all their brothers, Branch, Clay and Spruce. However, having no idea where his three brothers were and concern for his captured sibling, John stealthily infiltrated Mount Rageous alone in search of Floyd, taking advantage of Veneer and Velvet's distraction as they were occupied with a show at that moment. John managed to avoid being seen by Veneer and Velvet as he entered the twins' dressing room where he found Floyd being help captive. Hearing what Velvet and Veneer were doing to his brother, John was disgusted and called it worse than lip syncing. He attempted various approaches to break the diamond bottle, but Floyd insisted that only the perfect family harmony could achieve such a feat. Hearing Velvet and Veneer coming into the dressing room, John managed to escape through the window and promised Floyd to come back with their brothers before the two arrived. However, little did John know, he was unintentionally bringing his brothers into Velvet and Veneer's trap.
John's first stop in his search for his three brothers was Branch as he decided to go to the last place he tried to look for his littlest siblings, which was his old home. Upon returning home after twenty plus years, John noticed Trolls back at the tree and are friends with the Bergens. Seeing this, John realized that the Bergens are no longer his and his fellow Trolls enemies. However, John still dramatically burst into Bridget and King Gristle Jr.'s wedding, but apologized for it. John was explaining to the guests that his intentions was to find a Troll and was about to say his name. Although, John didn't get a chance to say the Troll's name as he saw a blue one that looked similar to him, except the hair color, in the wedding attendance and immediately recognized him as his youngest brother Branch. Seeing his youngest brother again and relieved to see that he is alive for himself, John gets excited and went to the bench Branch was standing on in order to get a better look at him. However, John failed to see how upset Branch was at him for leaving him back when he still very young. John then commented how big Branch had gotten and approach him more closely. Right off the bat, John had made things awkward by hitting Branch in front of everyone, and tried to see if he can still pick him up, but he felt uncomfortable of his attempt and nearly threw his back out. Fortunately, John was stopped by Poppy as she asked him to put her boyfriend down then tells him who he is and what he wants. John honored Poppy's request as he put Branch down and greeted her.
Also, realizing that he was being rude to the female Troll by not introducing himself to her, John attempted to shake hands with her and introduces himself as Branch's brother, leaving Poppy and everyone at the wedding stunned by the bombshell revelation. John happily watched as Branch gets scolded by Poppy for not telling her about his brother, even wordlessly agreeing with her when she reminded him that siblings share the same blood. When Poppy confronted her father King Peppy and seeing him in a panic, John looked concern for him and wondered if he was okay. However, John's attention was turned back to Poppy as she tells him that she was being rude and explained to him that she hasn't meet anyone from Branch's family before. Hearing this, John feels flattered and was happy to interact with a fellow Troll after a long time as Poppy introduce herself and that she is Branch's girlfriend. Also, John was further happy when Poppy asked him if they should hug, fist bump, smile and wave for now, but was fine if they did all of them, as he not only struck up a friendship with Branch's girlfriend, but also appreciates her kindness towards him. John was even impressed when Poppy recognized him from BroZone, but was surprised that she made a lot assumption about him when she tried to figure out which member of the band he was, even though they just meet. However, John gets annoyed when Poppy tells him that she referred to him as the old one instead of the leader of the band, but doesn't hold it against her.
John then wordlessly confirmed to Poppy that Branch is not a younger brother of one sibling but four, as she realized that the rest of the BroZone siblings are his as well. Also, John witnessed Poppy asking Branch as to why he didn't tell her about his brothers and heard her conclusion that his reasons were because he wasn't in the band. Hearing this, John laughed slightly then confirmed to Poppy that Branch was in the band as he was Bitty B, much to her surprise as he had glasses and a diaper back then. After Branch expressed his anger at his brother for leaving him back when he was younger, John defended himself by saying that wasn't fair as he tells his youngest sibling that he did come back home but no one was there and only found out about him being alive about a month ago. John then noticed Branch getting hostile but Poppy gently pushes him away so his youngest brother won't cause a scene. Upon hearing Branch and Poppy's conversation, John decided to be straight with his youngest brother as he told the latter that he needed something, much to his annoyances and was about to leave. However, John convinced Branch to hear him out as he tells him that Floyd was in trouble and explained the situation. Hearing John's story, Poppy was quick to realize that he intended to get the band back together in order to save Floyd, which he confirmed.
When Poppy told him that she and Branch were in on the mission to rescue Floyd, John was happy to hear it, although he respectfully let his youngest brother talk things over with his girlfriend as he asked him to give them a second, which he does. At first, John just waited for his brother and Branch's girlfriend to confirm their decision, but ended up listing in to their conversation when Poppy got too loud and talked too much. Despite this, John became impressed with Branch when he witnessed him keeping Poppy down to earth as he smiled with delight. Fortunately, John got the word from Poppy that Branch, who was convinced to help him save their brother, didn't say no on coming with him to save Floyd, much to his excitement. John called Rhonda as he introduced her to Branch and Poppy. Before leaving, John watched as Bridget and King Gristle Jr. get married. John then left with Branch and Poppy in order to find their remaining brothers then rescue Floyd. Later, John, Branch and Poppy found out that Tiny Diamond stowed away on Rhonda as he was driving her, much to the three's surprise.
John was provided a clue board that Branch made in order to find their remaining brothers. Also, John told Poppy about Branch's perm and gave her a picture of him with it, much to the latter's annoyance that he treats him like a baby and was getting on his nerves. When Branch wanted to focus on finding Spruce, John assured his youngest brother that they don't need it as he provided him the postcard he had sent to him. Hearing Poppy assurances that they can find Spruce, John told her that he likes her optimism and tells Branch that his girlfriend was a keeper. After Branch found the island that was seen on the postcard, John took the wheel and was able to get the group there. Upon reaching civilization, John and the group found Spruce surfing. John and the group caught up to Spruce, who tried to ignore him, as he was able to get his attention by telling him that its his brothers. When Spruce, who realized that one of his other brothers was with him after hearing him say more then one, ran past him to hug Branch, John was bummed but happy that he was teasing their youngest sibling. John then tried to explain to Spruce their reasons for coming here, but Bruce interrupted him, telling John that he goes by Bruce these days. Also, John was surprised to hear that Bruce was now a father, as he and Branch realized that they have a sister in law, nephews and niece. John and the group meet Bruce's wife and kids, as they were surprised that they made it work despite the different species.
After getting grossed out by one of Bruce's kids pink eye, John explained to his brother that he has to cut to the chase and tells him that they aren't here to catch up as he tells him that they need the perfect family harmony. However, when Bruce misunderstood his reasons and turned away, John tells his brother that he doesn't understand and his intentions are for Floyd because he was being held captive. Hearing this, Bruce turned back to the groups direction in shock and asked John as to what they are waiting for then suggests calling the authorities about Floyd's capture. After telling his brother that they need the perfect family harmony to save their sibling, John explains to Bruce that it has to be them to rescue Floyd because he is being held in a diamond prison. Hearing this and looking John in the eyes, Bruce was convinced about his older brother's well-meaning intentions in doing the perfect family harmony and understood the situation. When Bruce asked him as to how they could pull off the perfect family harmony after what happened the last time they tried, John tells his brother that they could nail it if they practice. John then watch Poppy and Bruce's kids giving his brother motivation to sing. After Bruce got up on stage, John gives his brother two thumbs up and tells the latter to bring it in, as the two siblings embraced and shared a laugh with each other.
Once Branch was persuaded to get up on stage with them, John and his brothers were provided music by Poppy. During the performances, John and Bruce dragged Branch on stage to sing with them. Also, John and Bruce didn't mind that Branch had Poppy joined them as they finished the performance. Once the performances was over, John and Bruce expressed excitement in singing together again after a long time. John then grabbed Bruce so they can leave and to prevent him from getting pink eye like his family. During the ride to find Clay, John found it annoying that Bruce like Veneer and Velvet as he told him that they were the ones who have taken Floyd captive, much to his shock. However, after hearing about Veneer and Velvet getting an award that next day, John and his two brothers grew more concern for Floyd because he might not make through the show. John and Poppy used the clue board to find Clay, which annoyed Branch. When Branch decided to use Clay's old funderdrawer after seeing a picture of him wearing them, John and Poppy watched as he broke the glass they were in. John was told by Branch that it was disgusting that he kept them all these years and had no idea why he saved them, but did tell him that he was glad he did. After Rhonda got Clay's scent, John persuaded Tiny Diamond to press a button in the front seat, which led to him and the group being transported to the hustle dimension.
Arriving at an abandoned golf course, John and the group got spooked by a talking clown. John attempted to protect Branch when he went to confront it. However, John and the group were relieved that this place had various Trolls living at the golf course. John and the group then reunited with Clay as he roasted him, but was happy to see Bruce and Branch again, as they explained the situation with Floyd. Also, John and the group discovered that Clay's friend and co-leader of the group of Trolls is Poppy's long lost sister, Viva. While the two sisters get to know each other, John and his brothers hung out and spent some time together. John, Bruce and Branch were told by Clay about Viva's past as she went through a lot. Before leaving, John and the group were told by Clay that Viva intended to keep Poppy as she doesn't want to lose her again. John wordlessly agreed with Poppy when she explained to Viva that the Trolls and Bergens are friends now. Seeing Clay, who doesn't want to lose Floyd, helping them escape, John and Bruce smiled with pride in their brother for prioritizing their siblings safety first.
Soon, John's conflict with Bruce, Clay, and also Branch came to a head after they scurried away from Hole N' Fun, when John once again forced the three of them into the roles he used to assign them, but he was also doing this in an attempt to express his feelings to them. Although, before things got out of hand, John did wordlessly thank Poppy for trying to help. During an argument, John confessed his reasons for leaving was because he couldn't take the pressure of taking care of them and Floyd as he moved to the middle of nowhere so he wouldn't be in charge of anyone. However, John and his two brothers failed to realize that their selfish reasons for leaving the day the band broke up had been hurting Branch's feelings. Although, John and his two brothers were brought back to their senses by Branch, who reminded them that they need to think about Floyd. Realizing that Branch was right, John calmed down as he told their two brothers that their sibling was correct as he defends and backed him up. Unfortunately, John told his brothers that the sooner they could rescue Floyd, the sooner they could go their separate ways, which Bruce and Clay were fine with.
However, seeing Branch looking confused, John asked his youngest brother if he thought they would live together once they rescue Floyd and mocked his idea of being a family again, but ended up unintentionally hurting his youngest sibling's feelings even more than previously. When Branch tells Tiny to pull over, John gets annoyed, but tried to approach his youngest brother in order to calm him down. Unfortunately, John and their two brothers were called out by Branch for their selfish behavior and snapped at them with the news that their grandma had been eaten, leaving John and the other two shocked as Branch left Rhonda. Also, John and his two brothers saw the drawing that Branch made of his bunker as Poppy told them that he made it for them, which got them to realize how much Branch cared about them. John then told Poppy that he didn't know that Branch cared about him and their siblings, to which she told him that he probably didn't ask Branch. After watching Poppy leave to be with Branch, John and his two brothers stood there feeling guilty for hurting their youngest brother. Realizing that his actions exposed his two youngest siblings to danger, and Poppy was right about not asking Branch or any of his brothers, John, who was devastated to hear about Grandma Rosiepuff's death, showed remorses for everything he had done.
John also began to have second thoughts about separating from his brothers again as he realized that they're the only family he has left in his life and truly wants to be a part of their's. In addition, John realized that he can't keep running away from his problems and Poppy's positive influences has rubbed off on him. However, the three older brothers agreed to wait on amending things between them in order to continue the mission to save Floyd and had decided to reunite with Branch so they could apologize to him, after realizing that their youngest sibling with their friends went to rescue their brother on their own. Unfortunately, John's attempt to wait on working things out with his brothers sooner would come back to bite him as he continued arguing with Bruce and Clay. He soon caused himself, his two brothers, and Rhonda to be captured by Velvet, who tricked him into parking at a special "BroZone" parking lot. He was then placed in Veneer's suit and got his essence vacuumed, until he was rescued by Viva. But to his horror, Floyd was still secured and drained in Velvet's grasp.
Through Branch's advice of not being perfect and don't need to be in order to be in harmony, John took it to heart and has now accepted that his youngest brother is all grown up. Also, having finally put his ego behind him and seen the error of his ways, John, despite still being trapped in a bottle, allowed Branch to take the lead, which was his and their two brothers way of making amends with him for their past actions. John even reconciled with Bruce and Clay. With Poppy and Viva joining in, John and his brothers did the perfect family harmony, which freed themselves from their diamond bottles. However, Floyd used his remaining life to save John and their brothers, which shocks and concerns everybody. John, Spruce, and Clay could only watch in concern as Branch catches Floyd's lifeless body.
After telling Floyd how much he and their brothers need him, John and his remaining family mourned for him. Although, due to Branch unknowingly sharing his life essences with Floyd, his brother was revived, although John and his siblings' love for him and each other had in hand in that as well. Hearing Floyd's voice and noticed him coming too, John and their brothers were overjoyed that their sibling was alive as they embrace each other, which restored the rest of the latter essences. He then watched Veneer's confession in surprise and was confused with the Rageon boy's truthfulness and friendship with Floyd, but respected his brother's choice in friends. He pulled Floyd in a side hug as they watch Branch with pride when he and Poppy kiss afterward. He also smiled with delight when Viva braided Branch's hair as a way to say she likes him
In the end, having earned their forgiveness, John is able to become a better brother to his family as BroZone was reformed and decided to give his siblings interest a chance as he was seen reading a book, which may have been provided by Clay. John also expressed pride in Branch for writing a song for the band, claiming he knew he had it in him. John Dory, as well as Bruce, Clay, and Floyd, was also surprised to discover that Branch was once a part of another popular band known as Kismet (voiced by *NSYNC themselves), claiming they were so ‘in sync,’ earning a laugh from the band members (though Boom didn’t get it).
As Kismet performed the first part of the song for the concert, Branch invited his brothers to join them and both bands finished the song, much to the joy and excitement of themselves and their fans. The BroZone band expanded when Branch proposed to Poppy, as well as Viva, to join the band before starting the second song.
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