It's been almost 2 years since I wrote the original version of this fanfic...and now I finally did a rewrite. Soon I'll be posting the sequel (the original version from almost 2 years ago, because it was actually pretty damn good tbh. But anyways, I hope you enjoy the rewrite even more than the original, and I hope you enjoy the sequel when I post it.

Enjoy, folks~

Any Friend of Sylvia's Is a Friend of Mine

(THE REDUX)

Wander giggled in excitement as their bubble landed on yet another new planet, full of new faces to befriend. He had a good feeling about this planet in specific-he wasn't sure what was to happen, but he knew, that maybe, just maybe, it'd change his life for the good. And that only added to his eagerness to get to know the locals.

Seeing as the locals probably weren't too terribly used to seeing a ball of orange fuzz in a big green hat riding a blue Zbornak, of course they got strange looks. Wander and Sylvia were very used to this at this point. Wander was just excited to be seeing a new place, with new people. New friends to be made.

"I really love how colorful this place is." Wander said, as he put a hand on his hip, as he rode Sylvia into town.

"I think a festival is going on." Sylvia said in reply.

"What makes you think that?"

Sylvia pointed to a sign that said "Festival, that way"

"Oh, wonderful! I love festivals!"

Sylvia took Wander to the festival, at the center of town. There were glowing lights everywhere, and butterflies flew around. It was a beautiful sight. On the dais, sat a princess upon a golden throne. (INSERT MOOSE PEOPLE-MEEPLE)

She had beautiful iridescent skin that practically glowed with radiance in the light of the lanterns all around, big, beautiful green eyes that twinkled like stars, long silvery platinum blonde hair that was a bit wavy, and fell in just the right way, curly antennae, and big pink wings. She wore a princess style dress that had a black halter top, and poofy orange tulle skirt the fluffed out all around her.

Wander found himself staring, he blushed a little bit and looked down. "Who's that lovely vision?" he asked, stars in his eyes.

"Wait…It couldn't be…it is…It's Monarch!" Sylvia seemed surprised. "My, I haven't seen her in years! Last time I talked to her, she was little girl…" Sylvia reminisced "It was a few years before we met, Wander. The poor girl's parents left her with that menace, Cinnabar….Had I not been around, Cinnabar could have harmed the poor girl…"

"Oh my!" Wander put his hand on his chest in concern.

"Last I heard about Monarch is that her parents passed away and she became Empress."

"Empress, eh?" Wander smirked a little.

"It's a tragedy what happened to her parents." Sylvia sighed

"Parents dead…I should get acquainted with her."

"By all means, do it. She reminds me an awful lot of you."

Wander wandered up to meet the Empress of Mariposa, bowing down to her, and kissing her hand.

"Nice to meet ya, Empress"

Monarch blushed. "Uhm…yes…nice to meet you too….uh…"

"Wander" Wander bowed again, and took off his hat.

"Wander." Monarch smirked a little bit. "So, Wander, I've never seen you here before…" Monarch slightly tilted her head, almost as if she was silently asking about him.

"Well, ya see, I travel the universe, helping those in need."

"A man who does good deeds, I like to hear that." She smiled

Wander smiled back.

They somewhat stared at one another, until they realized it, both turning away and blushing.

Then, a ship that looked like a skull appeared overhead, out came little men with eyeballs for heads, chanting "HATE'S GREAT, BEST VILLAIN!" repeatedly.

"Seriously? Lord Hater? I hate him so much." Sylvia griped, as she ran over to Wander and Monarch.

"What's going on?" Monarch noticed the ship in the sky

"Oh, it's just my buddy Lord Hater, he does this type of thing sometimes." said Wander "Don't worry about it too much."

"But what is he gonna do?"

Wander shrugged. "Anyways, Sylvia said she used to know you!"

"Wait…Sylvia? Is she here?"

"I've been standing here about five minutes now." Sylvia said waving an arm in the air.

"Sylvia! Long time, no see!"

"I see you've met my friend Wander."

"He's such a delight." Monarch said, blushing a little.

Wander blushed as well. "Let's get you inside, Empress" Wander held out a hand for Monarch to hold. She took his hand, and stood up.

She stood quite a bit taller than him. Wander was a little alarmed. Sitting, she didn't look nearly that tall…until she kicked off her heels, which lowered her to about Wander's height.

"I hate those shoes so much…"

Wander laughed a little.

"Sylvia, you handle Hater, while I see that Monarch makes it back safely."

"Not so fast!" said the all too familiar voice… "How can you stop me, if I'm already here?"

"Oh, hi hater! Great to see you! Have you lost weight?"

"Oh? I have? Well, I've been trying this new diet and-" Then Lord Hater stopped himself. "Don't try to pull that with me." He growled, frowning.

"Oh…Uh…don't worry I won't because…" Wander ran off with Monarch.

Sylvia kicked Hater's butt, as usual, and the people of Mariposa thanked Wander and Sylvia.

Wander smiled, and was about to be on his merry way, with Sylvia, but Monarch stopped him.

"Wander…It's late, maybe you should stay the night?"

"Oh no, I couldn't do that, I've overstayed my welcome, I'm sure…"

"No, no, it's really no problem at all."

"Well, I guess I can stay for the night."

Monarch showed Sylvia and Wander to their rooms.

The next morning, Wander and Sylvia were going to leave after breakfast. But Monarch wanted to find a way for them to stay…Monarch walked over to where Wander was sitting, and eating breakfast. Her long golden tulle skirt practically floating behind her. She placed her hand on her hip.

"Wander…are you sure you have to go yet? Couldn't you stay just one more day? There's a lot on Mariposa you've yet to see….You'd love it."

"Like what?" Wander eagerly asked. He too actually wanted to stay-He just wasn't sure whether he should, again, scared of overstaying his welcome.

"Well…the royal gardens have some interesting flowers…" Monarch shrugged.

"Interesting flowers? Count me in!" Wander smiled widely.

"C'mon" Monarch took Wander's hand, and they went out to the garden.

The royal gardens had many bushes and trees, covered with masses of brightly colored and unique flowers-many like Wander had never seen before in his life. Butterflies flew all around.

"Wow…" Wander said under his breath.

"Stunning, right?" Monarch smiled.

"I don't even think I know the right words to describe…" Then, Wander looked over to Monarch. She looked so beautiful in this lighting. He blushed. "W-wow Monarch…you're so…." He stumbled over his words.

Monarch blushed bright green. "Thanks." She fluffed her skirt a little bit, then she puckered up and leaned towards Wander.

Wander looked side to side, then shrugged, and puckered up as well. Their faces got closer, and then…they both missed, and fell on the ground.

They both laughed it off, and then Wander sat up, moved some of Monarch's hair out of her face, and planted his lips on hers.

Monarch blushed again, smiling a wide, genuine smile. "I love you Wander."

Wander's eyes widened a bit, but soon, he had a large grin on his face. "And I love you, Monarch."