Before we get to the story, I'd just like to thank everyone for taking the time and giving this a chance, especially those from the Star VS Discord ;). I haven't taken fanfiction seriously in a few years now, and I'd like to thank everyone for making the transition as smooth as possible!
"So, you're saying there's nothing we can do?" Moon asks, seated in her throne, her long light blue hair coming down to both of her sides. Her crown rests neatly on her head. A confused and perplexing look masks her face. She is surrounded by advisors, who all are as lost to the situation as her. A young, and beardless River sits by her side, his hand over hers.
"I'm sorry your Highness, but the Monsters have indeed taken the east farm." A frail voice from the group of advisors says.
"That's the third one this week!" Her voice booms, clearly getting frustrated. "How do we keep getting caught by surprise by these creatures? If this keeps up they'll be on our doorstep any day now."
"We don't know, your Highness, their use of Guerilla has thrown off our army for quite some time now… What do you suppose we do in response, my queen?"
The monsters had been pounding the much weaker Mewman army for quite some time now. Queen Moon was pressured into enforcing the Anti-Monster laws by her peers, and it's all been downhill from there. Turns out, the monster population didn't approve of themselves, and their families being forced out of Mewni.
Unfortunately for the young and inexperienced Moon, she has only been queen for a couple years, and already a war has been produced from her advisor's political moves. The stress has clouded her judgement. Some days, she doesn't even eat. It seems like River is her only friend in the entire kingdom.
Even now, she doesn't know how to handle loosing a small farm
"Queen Moon, we need an answer." The voice snaps her out of her haze.
"I, um, well, we should…" All the faces staring back at her is too much this time. She starts to feel dizzy and nauseous. "I… I need a quick break" She stands up, lifts the bottom of her dress, and scurries out of the room as fast as she can.
Her peers look confused, irritated. They can't get any work done with the Queen out of the room, and this is the second time this week she's had to leave a meeting early. After a few minutes pass, the room is empty. Only River is left, sitting in his throne still, with his head down, and a look of grief over his face.
Later that night
Moon is sitting on the side of her bed alone, her head in her hands. Night has fallen over, and only the moon and small candles illuminate the room. Her room is covered in the finest purple silk to ever come out of Mewni. Encrusted gold and jewels have decorated the area ever since the first Queen made this space her quarters. This huge testament of wealth and glory serves as an opposite as to how the current queen is feeling.
She hears a faint knock at the door. She looks up and answers sheepishly,
"Come in."
The door silently peers open, and River steps in slowly, holding a plate of food.
"I thought you could use some supper." He approaches her awkwardly. "Cornbread. Your favorite." A shy smile rises out of her, and she motions him to step closer. He takes a seat next to her and hands her the plate. She takes it from his hands and starts eating ravishingly. She only stops to take a couple sips of water.
"Now, now! Slow down, before you hurt yourself." She stops to look at him, her eyes wide, and swallows. "Now I know I will be never understand what being queen is like, but if you keep treating yourself like this, you're going to fall apart." Tears start forming around her bright blue eyes, and her lip begins to quiver.
"It's, It's just so hard!" She finally breaks, and River pulls her into his arms. "I d-don't, know ho-w I'm g-gonna." She starts gasping her breath as the whole situation starts to come down on her. River repeatedly tries to calm her down.
"Now now Dear, now now." He gently pats her back. "It's going to all be ok, I know it!" She pulls away and faces him, tears starting to slow.
"And you know that how?" Her voice is quiet, yet powerful. Before River can answers she stands up. She walks over to the window and peers out of it, looking over the castle. She stares at it longinly. River soon gets up and strides over to her. He puts his hand on her shoulder.
"How can I rule such a huge kingdom, yet I feel so small?" She chuckles to herself, and a smile comes over here. River can't help but smile as well. They both look over the kingdom for a while, taking it all in. The shining moon soaks the entire castle in rich, overwhelming moonlight. This was always the couple's favorite time of day, the time when they were alone, and together. Lost in their own thoughts, and with each other, away from the duties awaiting outside of their bedroom door.
Moon breaks the silence. "What ever am I going to do?" Rivers grabs both her hands, and turns her, their eyes staring holes into each other.
"Sweetheart. No matter what happens. Even if those wretched monsters bust down the very walls of this castle. Even if we somehow trump these beasts tomorrow. Just know that, I will always be at your side." He lifts one of her hands and softly kisses it. She can't help but lovingly blush. He goes on, "I trust you to make the right decision."
"Thank you." She whispers back to him. He slowly lets go of her hands, and breaks their stare. He walks over to the bed and lays down. Before being overcome by sleep, he turns to her.
"Goodnight, my dear."
"Goodnight, my love." He turns away, and passes out. She faces away from him, and walks back over to the window. After peering out of her window a little longer, she soon starts to feel groggy. After a little while longer, she goes to the bed. She lays down softly and throws the comforter over her. Just before she falls asleep also, she looks over at the box on her nightstand, the wand nestled comfortably inside of it.