Devi gasped for air as she felt the pain in her stomach. Star looked at her with a rage she had never seen the gentle princess show before. As the glass embedded in her stomach, she gasped for air. "I am royalty!" she screamed, "You will treat me as such!"

The pain felt too great to scream, to cry out, or any action to get the shards out. She took a few steps back before sliding down to the floor. Star cried out as she pulled the chains. The door slammed open and both Tom and Justine looked in horror as Devi was trying to claw at the glass embedded in her stomach. "I demand that you release me right now!" yelled Star

Tom looked in shock as Justine helped her girlfriend to her feet. She gasped at the pain, unable to talk. Star glared at him with a hint of malice, something he had never seen her do before. "Release me, right now!"

"I don't think that would be a good idea, darlin'." said Justine, "You just speared my girlfriend."

"I'll do the same thing to you if you don't let me go! Tom, get me out!"

Tom said nothing but stared at her. Her face looked twisted, inhuman, like she was possessed. The seals around the room began to crack. Her skin was a ghastly white and her eyes became completely black. "If you love me, you'll do anything for me!"

Tom felt his throat got dry as he stepped away from her. Her voice made a shrill noise and the seals broke. She stood before them, nails extended to points, ready to strike. Smiling sweetly, she slammed Tom against he wall and then floated out of the room. Her feet were inches off the ground as she began floating things around the room. "Mother?" she asked, "Where are you?"

"Starlight?" asked River

He had never seen his daughter in such a state, and he was sure if this even was his daughter right now. The guards got in position but she laughed. "You dare attack your princess?"

"Please Starlight, calm down."

"Move old man, or I will move you."

River glared at his daughter, she had never spoken to him this way. Something about her entire demeanor was off. Star let out shrill noise again and River found himself on his knees with his guards. Star floated over to him. "I will become the greatest ruler in all of-"

Star felt something pull on her windpipe. She turned to stare at her mother, who looked different. Her hair wasn't tied up, it was down, and she wore a simple gown that wasn't adorned with lace. Something was different about her. Her hands glowed large pink color as she created pink chains to pull her daughter to the ground. Tom rubbed his head as he looked at the sight. Of all the times he had seen the queen, he had never once seen her in this state. Her hair flowed through what could be considered invisible wind and she used chants in a demanding way. Star tried to pull, but her own magic flowing from her fingers seem to dissipate.

Moon stood over the child and a silver rope came out of her hand. It made the chains disappear and it entangled Star's body. "This is not your true self. Come out of my daughter and begone with you."

Star's face writhed with pain and sweat as she turned her head back and forth. Back contorting into an arch, she took in a deep breath and began laughing, looking up at Moon. "You stupid Queen! I may give up this form for now but I'll never be gone! Star will learn the truth!"

Her body finally stopped moving and a sliver of black saliva fell out of Star's mouth. Moon ran quickly to her daughter, examining her face with her own blue eyes. Tom snapped out of staring as Justine asked for help. The bleeding looked smaller, but Devi still looked in pain. "I've never seen the Queen like that."

"Of course you haven't." said Devi, "She hasn't used magic like that in years. The sealing spell didn't work, but Moon know's what she's doing with those ropes. What you're seeing, is a real purifying spell."

"What about what Ro did?"

"She did a powerful spell, but not powerful enough. Don't get me wrong, what she did was good, but she hasn't learned to master her abilities yet."

Devi winced in pain again as she began walking with both Tom and Justene propping her up. "I need to talk to her."

"I was going to tell you earlier." said Justene, "Her throat's still healing after Marco tried to strangle her heart."

"What?!" roared Tom

"Will you calm down? Marco didn't know what he was doin'. He's unconcious at the moment."

"Terrific..." said Devi, "Any other news I need to know?"

"Rochelle's trial is in three days and Rochelle went home."

"She what?! Why would you let her go?"

"Her mother is coming home tomorrow, she has to sort things out with her, and she's not exactly needed around here. She needs time to sort things out. "

"I should go see her." Said Tom

"Good idea." said Devi, "You're not needed around the castle at the moment, and she needs someone with magic to talk to her."

"I use neutral and dark magic."

"Doesn't matter. I'd never thought I'd say this, but Justene is right. I need you to be her emotional support right now."

Toffee petted his hell horse with care. The time was right. His men were preparing for war, creating weapons, wrangling in their nastiest hell creatures. A young imp bowed to him and walked away as it began brushing the demon steed. "My Lord," started a Troll

He looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "The Queen wishes to speak with you, immediately."

Toffee smirked evilly. "Of course she does."

As he walked, people seemed to move out of his way. Looking around, he had never seen such a glorious sight. Hell horses being armored with silver, weapons sharpened and used on slaves, and a dragon being brought down to its knees. The hallways were mostly empty, considering everybody seemed to be mounting up for war. As he entered the study, he was staring at a very pissed off witch, who was rubbing her swollen stomach. When he shut the door, he could feel the fury in the room. "What the hell are you doing?" she asked

"Starting a war, what else?"

"Do you have any idea what kind of a violation is that invade another realm?"

"Not without cause. I've obtained some footage that Tom is on Mewni. Harboring a fugitive is against inter-dimensional law. You said so yourself, Tom is a traitor to the crown. Starting a war over harboring a fugitive is common practice."

"I am close to bringing down the royal family and you want to start a war now?"

"Yes. It makes perfect sense. While they're trying to keep Star under control, I attack, forcing an implosion."

"And what makes you think that our army is capable of taking them down."

"Not just our army, but it's citizens as well."

"Citizens."

"Many of the Mewnians hate the royal family. All we need is the right push, and we'll have them storm the castle with the army attacking from the other side."

"And with the entire Butterfly Royal Family gone, my child can rise to the throne."

"If that is what you wish. I only wish to exact revenge on the one who took everything away from me. Now, who are we going to use to get the poor riled up?"

"Leave that to me."