Throne Room

Moons POV

"River, listen to me. She said Meteora was one of the most dangerous people in Mewni" Moon was trying to push the point across to her husband, who seemed to rather nonchalant about the whole thing.

"And? It's Eclipsa! For goodness sakes! Everything she says is a lie" River laughed

"What if I've sent Marco to his death.." Moon was worried, very worried, after her conversation with Eclipsa, if she'd sent Marco to his death she'd never forgive herself. Star certainly wouldn't she frowned.

"Now Moonpie, Marco's a strong lad, he can take care of himself" River put his hand on Moons shoulder in a gesture of reassurance "He'll be fine, I'd bet my meat blanket on it!"

Moon rolled her eyes "Eclipsa said Meteora has.. abilities, beyond magic, that she would have inherited from her father.."

River stopped smiling "abilities? What do you mean abilities?"

"She said her Monster love was able to siphon lifeforce from others to extend his own life.. he never used it *apparently*, but Meteora may have the same ability.."

"Well.. that explains why she was able to survive for so long, surrounded by magical princesses in a school just for them, she wouldn't even need to take much just a little from them all…" River frowned "wait you said magic"

"Well yes.. she's a Butterfly River"

"So.. she's never had a wand though right?"

"According to Eclipsa, she won't need one.. and she did cast that healing spell on Marco, which means she's learning to dip down" Moon buried her face in her hands "I've sent him on a fools errand"

"Nonsense. Marco is one of the most capable young men I've seen in years, if he wasn't I wouldn't be happy that he's dating our little girl. He'll be okay, nothing would stop him coming back to Star! You said yourself he's completely in love with her, you'll see" River smiled under his moustache

"What if he doesn't River.. Star will never forgive me if he dies" she sobbed through her hands

River embraced his wife tightly "we have to trust that Marco knows what he's doing.. or I could take the royal guard after him and bring him back..? If you think it's that serious"

Moon pulled away from her husbands arms and looked at him "Yes. I do, please go and find him River, bring him back. We'll figure out another way once he's safe"

River sighed "I don't think he's going to come back willingly you know, he's a stubborn one"

"Tell him.. tell him Star needs him, that she's relapsed into Mewberty or something, anything, just get him back" Moons voice took on a steely tone, I would rather lie to him than risk his life.

River looked surprised but quickly buried it "Your wish is my command Moonpie" River took Moons hand and kissed it gently, then he turned about and marched off towards the barracks muttering under his breath, Moon just caught "...not going to like this" and "don't blame me if...". As long as Marco is safe and Star is spared that loss I'll do whatever it takes. Moons fist clenched as her arms throbbed in pain once more. This is happening more often, why? she thought to herself. I need answers. She turned and stalked out of the throne room the archives, that will be a start.