Marco stepped out into a familiar princesses room. The sunset glittering through the window. The familiar scent of cupcakes and sweets wafted into Marcos' nose, but at the moment Marco couldn't care less.
"Star," Marco said to the princess in a serious tone. Star got up from her bed looking depressed and walked towards Marco with a frown on her face. The heart marks on her cheeks drooping.
"Marco what are you doing here? I thought you already left. Did something happen"? She asked concern etched on her face. Star grabbed one of Marcos' hands and touched the rough callus on his palm. Marco glanced down at Star feeling his hand before slowly retracting it back.
"I'm fine they had a bit of a situation downstairs but I think the Knights have things covered" Marco assured her smiling.
"So why'd you come back"? Star asked worried something had happened to her used to be best friend.
"I think I should be asking you the exact same thing. You never told me why you came back to Mewni. You just kept pushing it off" Marco said as he glared at her in the eyes. Star shuddered at the look Marco gave her wondering where this sudden accusation came from.
Star bit her lip before responding, "I just came here because there was business in the kingdom that needed to be taken care of".
"That's an obvious lie Star," Marco said coldly.
"But its true Marco. I just didn't go back to Earth because of my mom wanting to teach me how to run the Kingdom before..." Star responded quickly before stopping herself.
"Why does he want to know so badly? I know I owe it to him but why would he suddenly barge into my room demanding me to tell him" Star thought to herself.
Marco ignored that last statement and replied, "Alright fine then. What kind of business was so important that you had to rush back to Mewni" Marco said back at her. Star bit her lip trying to come up with an answer.
"Its alright if you don't want to answer I guess I'll just ask the Queen of Darkness herself" Marco smirked before turning around ready to leave.
Star eyes went wide, "HOW DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT" Star demanded loudly.
"Gotcha" Marco smirked. "So who is this Queen of Darkness," Marco asked.
"I got to get more information out of her just to be sure" Marco thought to himself quickly.
Star sighed before speaking, "I guess it doesn't matter if I tell you. You probably already know too much. Well after the Toffee incident mom was worried about this 'Queen of Darkness' you mentioned whose real name is Eclipsa. Apparently, Eclipsa was actually frozen in Rhombulus' crystal for about 300 years-" Marco doubled over as he gave out a cry. Marco felt like knives were being stabbed into his head making his legs weigh like lead.
"Marco... MARCO" Star yelled out before Marco relaxed as the pain subsided.
"I'm alright Star just got a bit of a pain in my head there for a second" Marco replied assuring her that he was okay.
"Are you sure? Do you need some water or something"? Star asked concerned looking around frantically.
"No no I'm alright just continue what you were saying," Marco said before taking a deep breath.
"Theres definitely something up with him. I'll just have to ask him later" Star thought to herself.
"Let's go sit on my bed," Star said pulling Marco and making him sit on the edge of her bed.
"Anyways as I was saying she was frozen in a crystal for about 300 years until mom released part of her and made a deal. You probably already know that it was for that spell that kills immortals" Star explained.
"Yeah I know I saw her try to use it on Toffee" Marco replied.
"Moving on well, a part of the deal was that if Toffee died then she would be released from her prison. Apparently, after we defeated Toffee she went to check on where she was being held and she was gone. The power of a promise between two Queens shattered the crystal as if it were thin glass. So mom dragged me here to Mewni for my safety". Star stated.
"Well, that's all nice and dandy but do you guys know what she is doing or planning at the moment? And what's with these constant raids you guys are having" Marco asked the loud blaring of a bell spreading throughout the kingdom.
"Well about that... about a year ago Eclipsa strolled into the kingdom. Apparently, anyone who saw her was automatically put to sleep by some spell she had put on herself. She managed to get into the castle and get to Me, mom, and dad and completely surprised us. She said she wasn't there to fight us although half of the kingdoms Knights were knocked out cold. She told us that as long as we handed over the kingdom she wouldn't do anything to us or our people. Of course, mom declined her offer on the spot and she left. Of course, mom didn't want her to leave without a fight but Eclipsa managed to escape rather quickly. As of this moment I've heard, she has been doing quite peculiar things out in the Forest of Certain Death but everytime mom sends someone there they never return. We assume she is the one who is constantly sending raids towards the kingdom but we can't be sure. Not to mention that there have been a lot of random kidnappings out in the kingdom". Star took a deep breath before asking, "Is that all you wanted to know Marco"?
"It sure cleared some things up, yeah" Marco replied wiggling his nose at her question.
"Well, I think I should head out now. Its getting pretty late" Marco said as he got up from the bed ready to head home for a well-deserved shower and sleep.
"Wait, Marco," Star said extending her creamy pale arm towards him.
"I'm sorry I left earth without too much of an explanation. Please stay safe" Star pleaded finally getting that off of her chest.
"I'll get into as much trouble as I can," Marco said somewhat sarcastically. Reminding himself of his safe kid persona he left oh so long ago.
Star smiled at his remark. "Bye Marco"
Marco slashed open a swirling portal and paused before going in. "Hey, star quick question" Marco asked.
"Yeah Marco"? Star asked curiously as to what Marco had to say.
Marco's tone turned serious. "Would you forgive me if I suddenly disappeared one day without saying goodbye"? The setting sun casting a shadow on Marcos face.
"What do you mean by that? Are you going somewhere" Star asked suddenly worried, her light blue eyes that shined brighter than the sky on its best days stared intently at Marco.
"Nothing to worry about. I just needed to know" Marcos stern face softened as he stared back at Star with his soft radiant brown eyes. "Guess that means I'll just have to make sure to come back," Marco thought to himself. Marco proceeded to walk through the portal feeling that familiar rush again before landing back at his apartment. The moonlight shining through his blinds casting shadows all over the room
"I guess she's back huh," Marco thought to himself before heading towards the bathroom. "Don't think I forgot our promise" Marco thought to someone unknown as the edge of his lips turned upwards into a soft smile. Marcos deep brown eyes filled with determination.