By the way, I forgot to mention in Chapter 1 that this story was inspired by The Prophecy of the Star by wolfchic011 and Fading Facade by Platonic. The second one's really good, but I'd advise you getting a bowl of popcorn because it will take you an hour or two to finish depending on your reading level. Anyway, there's not much to say about this one other than the inevitable relationship drama starts here, though I'm saving the juicy nuggets for later, maybe Chapters 5 and 6.

This is going to seem like a pretty melancholy chapter, but it's quite cheery compared to the other chapters I have in store. This story is going to make you cry much more than make you laugh.

Random quote:
"If I quit, I won't lose, so there, you can't beat me, won't beat me, NEVER!"
–Miss Power, "The Rise of Miss Power: Part 4" (That movie was epicness!)

Disclaimer: Trust me, you'd all hate it if I ran WordGirl. I have a sense of humor the size of a housefly.


It was like the war between Iustitia and Islanzadi multiplied by 100. Queen Islanzadi and the High Council had come to the conclusion that the threat was issued by Planet Zenith, Lexicon's long time rival and the most powerful military force in the Andromenia Galaxy. The Lexicon Air Force had been deployed to the Asterian Asteroid Belt and was awaiting orders. All on-ground troops were commanded to stay on Lexicon in the event that Zenith attacked first. The general population was in such an uproar that almost everyone had forgotten their hatred for Becky, probably the only positive factor that had come out of all of this. Officials were advising families with small children to stay indoors at all times, and a global curfew of the seventh Xié'è phase had been issued. All of this was done in the most discreet way possible, for Islanzadi wanted to have the element of surprise on their side.

For their safety, Queen Islanzadi, the High Court, and Becky were to stay inside the palace, which was arguably the most secure building on the planet, unable to leave. For days, Becky wandered around the palace, bored out of her mind, with no one but Tobey and Adelina for company while her mother had serious discussions about the war behind closed doors. But Queen Islanzadi wasn't the only one talking about war.

"I just wish I knew who did it," said Becky exasperatedly to Tobey. "I saw security; that ceremony had ten times the protection as the Hope Diamond."

"There had to be someone on the inside who gave a Zenithian security clearance to bring the arrow into the pavilion," deduced Tobey. "Someone with lots of influence, someone who had a motive, someone whom no one would question."

Becky gasped, knowing where he was going with that. "Are you suggesting that I orchestrated it?" she demanded, enraged that he even considered that.

"I said nothing of the sort," he replied in his fake British accent, a sure-fire way of telling he was lying.

"You made your intent perfectly clear!" Becky retorted, her voice reaching a crescendo. "Do you think I want to start a war?"

"Look, Becky. According to the rules of Lexicon, the prince or princess has the kill the sovereign. However, he or she doesn't have to be the one to directly end his or her life. As long as the intent was clear, you could've arranged for an archer to kill Miss Power because you couldn't bear the idea of getting blood on your hands, and you would still become queen."

Becky's mind was reeling, unable to believe that Tobey would even consider such an atrocity. "That is simply the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard, Tobey. I can't believe you'd think I'd be willing to do such a thing!"

"I'm just trying to consider all the options. I know you wouldn't have wanted to start this war with Planet Zenith. Maybe you were tricked, or–"

"Yes, I was tricked!" shouted Becky so loudly that the whole castle could hear. "I was tricked when I thought you actually knew me! Why are you always acting like such a jerk?"

"God, Becky, why do you always make such a big deal about things like this? I make one little comment and you shove it into my face! You're always so controversial all the time!"

"Just shut up, Tobey! I can't stand you!" And she stormed off in a fit of rage, her blood boiling.

What was wrong with him? Did he really think she would think up such a convoluted scheme just to avoid driving that sword into her mother's heart? The Tobey she used to know would never consider that even for a minute. Tobey had changed so much in the past few years that it was hard to believe they were the same person. He had been sneaking off at odd hours, didn't return her calls, and fought with her much more often. It wasn't that clever little banter from their childhood, either. They were always at each other's throats, and their arguments had gradually escalated into full out fights, often bordering on violence. Was it some teenage hormonal thing? Possibly, but probably not. Even in her worst rages, Becky had always managed to keep her emotions in check before she got too worked up. With Tobey, it was like he was two different people, with the caring, affectionate side becoming more and more scarce by the day. Her coronation had been one of those rare occasions where he was actually kind to her. Could he at least make up his mind on whether he loved or hated her? Even Two-Brains was less difficult! Tobey aggravated Becky so much, and yet she never could find it in her heart to break up with him. In the back of her mind, she wanted to stay with him to see if underneath all that hateful adolescence there was still a tiny sliver of the geeky, robot-building boy she loved. Every day, that hope grew more and more faint up to the point where she was deluding herself. Even if he wanted to, Tobey would never be the same again. Oftentimes, Becky wondered if part of it was her fault. Maybe if she hadn't dragged him into her chaotic life, then some of his puppy love for her would still be preserved, and he wouldn't lash out at her like that. More than anything, Becky wanted to know if there was anything, anything at all, to turn back the hands of time and get back the Tobey she loved.

By now, her anger had abated into a melancholy depression, and she wandered the corridors aimlessly. Finally, some distraction arrived as Becky eavesdropped on a heated conversation between her mother and Archduke Cyrus in the throne room.

"No! I refuse to put my only daughter in that sort of danger!" declared the queen.

Her angst all but forgotten in light of this argument, Becky peeked through the door, intrigued.

"But Your Highness, it's for the good of the kingdom. Remember, Alexandria has the Light of Hope; that's sure to prove useful. She's faced worse dangers before, like the Battle of Salvation five years ago. She's more than qualified."

"All of that is true. However, you are forgetting one vital detail. Alexandria is the only princess of Lexicon. If she dies on your mission, our planet will be doomed."

"My Queen, you have heard the Prophecy of Angel's Sacrifice. You know she won't die. I understand that as her mother, you are concerned for her safety. Still, how is she supposed to fulfill her destiny if she doesn't have any hands-on experience?"

"Prophecies aren't always valid!"

"It's been proven both scientifically and astronomically. There is no escaping her fate."

Sighed, the queen resigned herself to his request. "But only if Alexandria agrees."

"Fair enough," replied the archduke. Raising his voice, he added. "Did you hear all of that, princess?"

Becky's eyes nearly popped out of her head with shock. She had been so quiet!

Amused, he tapped one finger to his ear. "Super hearing is something you must get used to. Now, as I'm sure you deduced, we are sending you on an undercover mission. You're going to Zenith."

Becky consented, knowing there must be more if her mother was so opposed to it. Still, never in a million years would she have expected the next words that came out of his mouth.

"You'll be setting off a nuclear bomb."


So Becky gets to set off a bomb while dealing with her problematic relationship with Tobey! I can almost hear lightball34 crying because of their argument. Next chapter, I have an added bonus for Winx Club fans (happydreamer, I'm looking at you): Tecna's home planet! Yes, that's where I got Zenith, so I bet you can already guess what the planet's like. Don't worry, no fairies will be mentioned, and you won't need to know anything about the show whatsoever to follow the plot.

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Love to all,

Bella