Ch 4 – thunder then sunshine then thunder again

I fiddled with the side of my dress anxiously, pulling at the sides before flattening the fabric trying to clear the wrinkles id created as a result. A circle of smoothing and wrinkling my dress had occurred as I waited for the party to start, to say I was bad was nothing next to star. Star was frantically double checking the entire party a dozen times over, rushing from place to place to ensure it was perfect. Decorations were moved slightly, the food was tested and she spent almost an hour arguing with the DJ about what was the right way to DJ. Honestly all we could do right now was wait for the guests to turn up and hope everything went according to plan. Nothing should go wrong at this point but the plan was to break thousands of years of monster discrimination so Star did have a good reason to panic.

Despite the knot in my stomach I couldn't help but smile when my thoughts turn to the previous night. I had so idea that night was going to turn out to be so special but I am glad that it did, if anything I wish it had happened sooner more than anything. Once I had started speaking about everything on my mind I just couldn't stop and me and Eclipsa had spent almost the entire night talking together. Eclipsa had been so understanding and comforting as we spoke off what was ailing me which caused all the overwhelming emotions I had been feeling to be lifted. The following morning when I had finally met up with star I had a completely different atmosphere surrounding me, it didn't take long for both of us to start joking around much to both of our relief. Apologies were exchanged and we both admitted to missing each other dearly.

Snapping me out of my musing I watched as rich pigeon strolled into the party, most of what he had to say was nice enough but made a point to make a sly comment about my current situation. It want not unexpected, he was still sore after I broke his leg despite saying he was over the entire thing. Quite frankly I didn't blame him for making the spiteful comment as most people would off been far vengeful after what I had done. Besides he paid for the party so as far as me and star were conserved it he could do whatever he wanted as it was down to him that this party was so successful.

What I dreaded the most at this point was seeing any of my friends, it would be an uncomfortable experience explaining this to them and I still feared how they would react. I knew Star was planning something, my tentacles made it easy to sneak around, so I knew there was a chance they might turn up. Taking a deep breath I remembered all Eclipsa had said last night, I couldn't afford to be negative about this especially if they did turn up. Ill get through this I said to myself, I just had to remain positive.

At that moment the large oak wooden doors of the ruin burst open followed by the loud yelling of "heeeeeeey all. I groaned as pony head floated over to star looking proud of herself at making such as bold entrance. I could never stand pony head, especially since all she ever did was make fun off me and call me names which was not what I needed at this point. What surprised me the most however was the crowd of people following closely behind her. My breath got caught in my throat and I dashed behind one of the tables as I tried to get my-self under control. My body shaking I took deep breaths while trying not to freak out that one of my nightmare scenarios was coming true. The reason for this was because that crowd following pony head contained right at this moment Kelly, Jackie, Janna, Ferguson, Alfonzo and even my parents all of who were looking round expectedly. I knew Star was going to do this and from the way they were glancing around it was safe to say she had told them what was going on. While I knew star had the best intentions I hadn't been the most dignified since this all started.

Monsters and Mewni's began to flood into the ruin and star made her way back to the entrance to greet all of the guests as they entered. Passing my hiding spot on her way their she was able to catch me in the corner of her eye, stopping for a moment she whipped her head round and gave me a stern expression before pointing towards where my friends and family where standing. Sighing I nodded, resigning myself to my fate I my made over to my friends and family, knowing it was best to get this over with now before it escalated somehow.

As I made my way over it was Jackie who was the one to see me first, shock was evident on her face and the sudden tension in her body caused each one in turn to see what was happening. It was comical actually as one by one they turned round to stand in utter shock to see me standing before them. I imagined more anger and yelling so all off them standing there gaping at me wasn't actually that disconcerting.

Since Janna had seen me like this briefly once before after the magical explosion she was the first to snap out of her daze.

"awesome, now I have a monster who can eat my enemy's"

I rolled my eyes, Janna was as charming and tactful as ever.

Jackie elbowed Janna in the ribs "Janna, be nice, this must be for hi… er her"

Looking kind of embarrassed I stared at the floor and said "so you guys know what happened then? Honestly I've not been handling this like I should"

Flying straight up to my face out of nowhere pony head appeared, twirling her hair round she gave me a look of superiority "yeah we heard, you messed up, now you're a monster hybrid thing, then you went craaazzzzyyy and turned into a real jerk for, like a whole week"

Giving pony head a disapproving look she moved forward and pulled me into a hug "while we don't approve of your behaviour, we understand you've been through a lot, were here because we want to make sure your ok and to show we still care despite the changes"

A shout of "yeah's" and "off course" could be heard from my friends following this statement.

Looking at me friends in amazement, I felt so relieved they had come to all this trouble to make me feel better and felt a little ashamed at my bad reaction to everything so far. Giving them a small smile "thanks guys" and was I pulled into a group hug. We began to joke around and I even showed them how far I could run and jump with my new tentacles. Jackie commented on my dress saying I looked very beautiful upon which Ferguson and Alfonzo agreed before they were made fun of by Janna for thinking that.

After a while the party started to go full swing and so everyone made started making there way over with the intention of dancing and drinking possibly spiked punch.

Just before splitting up Janna punched me heavily in the shoulder, "hey" I said rubbing my now aching arm "what was that for?"

"that's for being an dork, now we're going to party, you coming or what?"

Looking round I saw my parents chatting at the side of the room, I had to know the truth of what was going on and they were the only ones who could tell me. I shook my head "thanks, but I've still got one more thing to do…."

Nodding in acceptance Janna gave me a small wave as she made her way to the dance floor to join the rest of my friends. Determined I marched over to my parents, it appeared as though they were in the middle of a heated argument but I didn't care, I just needed to know the truth.

Stopping mid sentence they turned to face me, silence followed and we stood there awkwardly for almost a minute with rising tension thick in the air. My parents fidgeted on the spot and appeared to be struggling to come up with something to say. Glancing from side to side I knew that they were hiding something overwise they wouldn't be acting this way meaning this was going to be a very interesting conservations.

Hesitantly my mother stepped forward and spoke with her voice filled with dread "Marco, there's…well… there's something we never told you"

Shaking my head viscously, the memory with Eclipsa still fresh in my mind "I'm adopted aren't I? a friend of mine suggested the explanation so…. Did you know this might happen to me?"

Looking at each other there faces ones of anguish they knelt down and put their arms on my shoulders. The hurt on there faces was evident and it was obvious they dreaded what I had to say more than what they did.

Rubbing his eyes my farther began to explain what happened all those years ago, starting long before I was born.

"we'd always wanted children and so not long after marrying we agreed to have children, but as the years went by we became more and more desperate. Eventually we considered about adopting a child, but adopting is a difficult process and we were not the wealthiest or most conventual family. The adoption agency's kept refusing us and we almost gave up when one day a small man with one eye appeared, he said he was from abroad or something like that and was looking for a home for a new-born baby. In our eagerness we brought him in and discussed our situation, he listened careful and told us we were the best match for the child. You were given to us in such a rush and we were so happy that before we could ask any real questions he had already disappeared. When we finally thought about it we couldn't find any of the answers to our questions. To our relief he had left documentation that meant you were ours so we didn't question the legal side of things. In the end we just accepted the situation was glad be to able have you Marco"

So I really was adopted, the reason for me being as I am really is because my biological parents were probably not human. Eclipsa was right, oh my god. I grimaced, I thought this would make me feel better but now I just had even more questions.

Shutting my eyes to hold back any tears, I grunted "so you don't know anything, you just took me without any thought and now… im having to deal with all this"

Scuffling affectionally my hair my mom moved closer "we didn't know this would happen, the idea of magic until Star appeared was silly to us before, truthfully we were going to tell you when you about the adoption when you were older, but you're such a sensitive eh… girl so we just kept putting it off."

Moving away, I cast my over the party "I know you meant well, I just don't know who I am anymore, its just so confusing."

"listen Marco, we love you and so we understand if you need to try and find your biological parents"

Spluttering in surprise I waved my hands "no, no, just because im adopted dosnt mean I don't.."

Putting her hand on my cheek she said " we know, but your always going to wonder if you don't try. Besides maybe they can help you with whatever is happening. Don't worry about us, just make sure your happy."

We smiled at each other with caring expressions.

Screaming and shouts rang out from the dance floor, I turned to see people crowding round the back of the ruin moving around in an irritated manner. "look I've got to check this out and help Star, ….we'll talk later"

Giving both there hands a reassuring squeeze I ran towards the crowd using my tentacles as legs to propel me faster before leaping over the crowd to where Star was trying to prevent everyone from killing each other.

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Shadowy figures moved through the darkness. An old battered car lay abandoned by its inhabitants and all that could be seen is two green glowing clovers moving through the night.

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Tension was thick in the air and it looked like people were ready to spring into action at any moment. Monster and Mewni's bickered constantly, throwing accusations and insults back and forth. Old hated leading back thousands of years were rising to the surface and it was taking everything star had to keep them from killing each other.

From what I could gather from the confusion someone had been attacked and many of the monsters had been disappearing over the course of the night. My friends crowded round star ever in encouragement or protection against the growing battleground that was forming in front of them. It was difficult situation as people were scared and that meant they were lashing out at each other in an attempt to get control of the situation even if it was the wrong thing to do.

Desperate for the party to still be successful and to prevent anyone getting hurt star begged everyone that she would ensure everyone's safety and find out what was going on. Grumbling many of the guests agreed to this arrangement if only temporarily. It was fortunate that star was so popular and friendly otherwise this would have turned out very differently.

A hidden door at the back of the ruin had been discovered which was likely where the trouble was brewing so it was quickly agreed that me and star would search for the missing people while everyone else kept everyone calm. Our friends gave us a encouraging farewell and we began our descent through narrow tunnels that lead deep beneath the ruins we had resided in. As we made our way down we saw statures that were cracked and worn with age making them older than the Mewni kingdom revealing magnificent monsters from thousands of years ago.

After making our way through the dark tunnels we finally we appeared in a large simple stone room with a massive door at one end. A campsite was seen filled with books and after looking around we came face to face with non other than Mina loveberry, the crazy Mewni warrior.

"mud sister! What are doing here?"

Everything went by so quickly after that, Mina revealed that she was protecting this old dusty ruin and had been kidnapping monsters all night before stuffing them in a closet. Screaming out for help she claimed it was on "doctors orders" that she do this and I left it to star to deal with the crazy that was Mina.

Star really did try to calm Mina down and talk reason to her but you can only do so much when the person your talking to is more than a little crazy so it wasn't surprising when she prepared to fight us. I cant say it was good luck or bad when a pile of rubble buried Mina just before we things escalated further as who appeared next wasn't very friendly.

Descending through the rubble was Miss Heinous, Gemini and the lizard man who was still missing a eye and arm from our last encounter. They surrounded us immediately and the lizard man managed to get a hold of star by takin her by surprise, while Gemini tried making a grab for me. I was easily able to dodge out of his way and then swipe at him with my tentacle causing them to retreat a few steps out of my range.

If it wasn't for my new monster strength I would have been in the same boat as star at this point being tortured with who knows what. I shuddered to think what she had planned for since I was the one to lead a rebellion against her in her own school, she must still be pretty upset about that.

"hello princess Marco, why it seems you've changed a lot since the last time I've saw you, have to say the look doesn't suit you but it doesn't honestly matter. I can still act on my revenge as soon as I get my hands on you"

I backed away moving towards the large door at the end of the room. Defiantly I said " your right I have changed so you better let Star go right now!"

Amused at my antics Miss Heinous began to chuckle, her cheeks began to glow green clovers causing Gemini to fuss over her in worry. The glowing got brighter till the entire temple was bathed in light that could be seen for miles. The light diming the doors of the ruin began to glow for a moment before opening to reveal what lay beyond.

Gazing in amazement everyone had forgotten about the current fight and was more interested in this new development. Looking into the room Miss Heinous was filled was a odd feeling of recognition and began to move towards the almost hypnotically room. Everyone was curious to what was happening but for me there was entirely different reasons. The glowing cheek marks had me intrigued more than anything that had happened so far, reminding me of when I had gained my own ones. After my transformation and all I've learned I couldn't help feel that this might somehow be linked to me in someway and so it was just filling me with questions.

Within the room appeared to be someone's bedroom that had been designed for that off a small child. A gram stood in one corner and toys were littered around the room in a heaped mess. Like the rest of the castle it was very old and the room had only remained preserved against time is because it was sealed away.

Picking up one of the dolls off the floor Miss Heinous looked at it in thought before taking in the rest of the room.

"ma'am, what are you doing" Gemini said in concern as he entered the room.

In a daze she turned round to face us "this was my room, these were my dolls". The expression she wore on her face was making us feel sympathetic as well as the confusion we already felt, for Miss Heinous to act so childlike was unusual. Her expression turned to one of despair when she saw the gram "this was my gram"

When she looked at the name sketched on the side it revealed the name of the child who lived her was Meteroa. To our surprise Miss Heinous made one final claim that this was her true name, though we couldn't understand how that could be since no one had lived her for thousands of years.

An explosion of flames appeared at the door knocking everyone to there senses as Mina stormed in, anger evident on her face. Using the opportunity Star wiggled her way out of lizard mans arms and made to intercept Mina before she started any trouble.

Pointing at Miss Heinous Mina proclaimed "I knew you would return Meteroa, which is why I've waited for the past thousand years for your return, makes sense its now since Eclipsa's back"

A confused Star waved her arms getting Minas attention "what is going on? what does she have to do with Eclipsa?"

Rolling her eyes Mina flew up to a painting of Eclipsa holding some baby.

Yelling at us she pointed at the painting as if we should know and said "don't you know anything that's her mama"

Our eyes went wide. This was Eclipsa's daughter? But Eclipsa had said she was gone forever? I gazed in amazement knowing that it would mean so much to Eclipsa to know her own daughter was still alive. As a matter of fact it would mean a lot to me for I knew Eclipsa's daughter was supposed to be half monster and if that was true I would have someone who would understand me more than anyone else.

"but that means that she's a butterfly" star exclaimed

The fire around Mina began to heat up and grew in volume, she began to transform becoming massively muscular, raising her arms in the air she replied "no, it means she's a monster"

At the same time Miss Heinous also had started to transform into as her arm changed, her fingers becoming claws and her hand turning pink and furry. Grabbing her arm in horror she turned to see Mina lunging at her.

Shooting a double rainbow fist at Mina Star stood between her and Miss Heinous.

"Mina! Stop right now, your out of control and I will not let you hurt anyone"

"you would side a monster against your mud sister! Then you are my enemy!"

Fireballs were thrown at star and star returned the favour with her own magical spells. Explosions filled the room and what little was in room was quickly burned to ash from the fighting. Much to my relief Tom came rushing into room claiming he had been pestered by our friends to check if we were alright. Taking one look at the surrounding battle Tom began summoning demonic flames and joined the battle, helping Star fight.

Knowing that Star was going to be ok I had decided to crawl my way over to Miss Heinous, using my tentacles I was able to get there quickly without getting hit. Eclipsa had done a lot for me and I was going to make sure her daughter was safe but I knew I was also doing this for selfish reasons I thought guiltily. After all if anyone can tell me who my parents were it's the thousand year old women who was just like me.

Sitting next to her I found her kneeling while she muttered to herself, clearly in a delirious state from the overwhelming knowledge brought to her. Tears fell down her cheeks and I put my arm around her, I understood what it was like for your whole world to change. It was daunting and I knew she was going though a lot, it made me want to look after her no matter what was between us in the past.

"I remember, I remember my mother, I remember my farther, I even remember …."

We didn't have time for this, even if Star won there was no guarantee she would be safe if Minas reaction of who she was is anything to go one, and if Mina one who were definitely dead.

Shaking her slightly I said "c'mon, we need to go before they finish their fight, we need to get you somewhere safe"

Gemini and lizard man having the same idea as me had managed to slither there way through the magically explosions towards there mistress whom they intended to protect. Moving to her other side we helped her up and moved to the many holes now filling the ruin to the outside.

Gemini had always liked me and lizard man only ever obeyed orders so I was confident I was safe in there presence for the time being.

Just as we were about to make our way out of the many holes the fight had caused in the ruin Mina made one last ditch attempt to destroy Miss Heinous. Throwing a wave of flames that rushed past Star and Tom it loomed over us.

I could hear the people around me screaming but it was as if time had stopped, magic rushed through my veins and my heart began to pound in my chest. My body began to glow purple and sparks flew across my eyes, my tentacles moved together in front of me and a small ball of energy was produced. Just as we were about to be swallowed by the flames the magically ball off energy was shot out of my tentacles and straight as the flaming wall.

Purple light filled the room and a wave of pure energy was from against the flames destroying them completely and continuing straight at Mina, Tom and Star.

The last I saw of them was Star making a magic shield and Mina being thrown like a rag doll across the room.

I was sure with Stars magic that she and Tom would be safe but I couldn't help worry. As for Mina I couldn't care less what happened to her tough I suspect she'll brush off the attack in little more than annoyance.

We made our way through the forest until the sounds of the party and falling rubble became distant and then all we heard was silence.

Gemini kept looking at me in wonder and it was a little unnerving. Sure I had accidently used magic but he had seen stars magic before so why was he acting like it was such a big deal?

Shoving us aside St Helena leaned against a tree hyperventilating, we were far enough away for now that we could afford to have a moment rest anyway.

We waited a few moments in silence.

"I remember… Marco come over here" jumping at the sudden sound I made my way over cautiously, I didn't know what state she was in at this point.

"um… so everything ok?"

Swirling round she grabbed my arms tightly and pulled me close to her face.

"ma'am, please try to calm down this isn't like you" Gemini rushed in trying to deescalate the situation.

Ignoring him completely she continued to inspect me closely, grabbing my cheeks and tentacles much to my annoyance, though not wanting to push her mental state let her continue to prod me. I stood there awkwardly hoping the whole ordeal hadn't made her become to emotional unstable and that she would be satisfied soon enough.

Trying to back away I said "look maybe.."

"I know that magic, only one person has that magic and it isn't you"

Was she accusing me off something? I'm sure I didn't steal this magic, I'm sure she'll understand once I explain.

Opening my mouth I was quickly shushed by Miss Heinous with a stiff glare.

"no, that isn't true, the only other person who could have that power is my own child"

We stared at each other for the longest time. I wasn't sure if I should believe her or sum it all up to her losing her mind, either way it was quite a mind numbing situation.

I hesitated though, she was half monster and half butterfly like me, there could be some truth to what she had said. But if it was true what does that mean? Was my magic special then?

I inwardly groaned, if this was true it meant getting mixed up in more trouble. I didn't mind being friends with Eclipsa but if they both really were my family it could mean a lot of direct fighting against the high magic council.

"oooook" snapping me out off my thoughts Miss Heinous had pulled me into a crushing hug.

"I know you don't entirely believe me now but I'm just glad to see my baby girl again"

Gemini rubbed his arm and I could deal the awkwardness in the air "Miss Heinous I…"

"call me Meteroa, and ill explain everything don't you worry. For now can we just stay like this"

I wasn't sure if she was crazy or not but the happiness in her voice stopped me in my tracks. Sighing I smiled and began to hug her back, I suppose it wouldn't be to bad if she was my mom, at least she wasn't trying to get her revenge against me anymore.

And maybe tomorrow ill learn everything I've wanted to know since this all started.

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Back at the ruins Rhombulus and his patrol were dismantling the party and interrogating anyone at the scene. Random items were quickly crystalized and from the looks of things this matter wasn't going to be dropped anytime soon.

Star and Tom sat together with sorrowful looks on there faces. Burn marks covered there body's most of which made been bandaged immediately before being told there parents were being informed of the situation. They hadn't seen Marco since the battle and after that weird surge of magic they couldn't be anymore worried about him.

"Star I'm sure she's fine" tom said gently

"you don't know that!" sighing

Our friends crowded round us in concern and Marcos parents looked ready to collapse from stress.

"after what's happened we have no choice, I'm just going to have to finally tell my mom and hope she doesn't take it the wrong way. It's the only way to make sure Marcos ok at this point"

Everyone nodded in agreement and Mr and Mrs Diaz looked relieved that something might be done about this.

Fidgeting tom became hesitant "maybe you should hold off a little more"

Everyone turned round to face Tom

"our daughter is missing and after what happened we don't even know if he's alive!"

Raising his hands in defence he said "look I know but he might be in more danger if we do this"

Narrowing her eyes Star looked at him accusingly

"you know something don't you?"

Heavily sweating his eyes began to dart around

Sweating Toms eyes started to dart back and forth "um.. well.."

Janna cracked her knuckles and Jackie pounded her fist into her hand while moving on Tom.

"ok! Ok! Look I did as you said and I looked around to see if I could find anything on monsters and…. Well… not many monsters pass though the underworld so it wasn't that hard to find… but…um"

"yes?" Star said tiredly

"I might know who Marcos farther is?"

Shocked Mr and Mrs Diaz steeled themselves and prepared for the news. Janna looked ecstatic at hearing gossip and Jackie nervously looked at Star.

"what really? What's so bad about that" an eyebrow raised

Looking round to make sure no one was within range he whispered

"his farther is the only monster said to have magic, the only one who even monsters hate"

Stars face completely blank his eyes flashed with fire.

Frustration in his voice "don't you get it Star his farther is Chutulu"

End, for now

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