New Chapter is live! As a wise old grunkle once said, watching children fight makes great entertainment! Uh...that isn't right but still, it was fun writing this chapter. Review round up a'go!
Tlalquoes - Glad you are enjoying the story! Yeah...tend to write a lot at once :P. In fact, this chapter went up later on purpose, as I posted the past few on such rapid fire XD! Keeping things in character while also adding needed depth was important to me. Glad you are enjoying this story.
jolleIQ - I was just making a poor joke regarding the 'metal' bit. I am a huge fan of rock and metal music myself, so I just wanted to show how 'dorky' Jackie can be sometimes with that comment XD! I gotta get around to getting the 'Deep Trouble' comic at some point...heard it was quite good. And this chapter should answer your worries about Jackie & Star duking it out.
RobLebron - Yep! That was the one. nightmareking makes great stories with people's suggestions, so glad your idea was used for a series of one-shots :D.
Today was a lovely day for Marco Diaz, as he was just going to train his newfound abilities alongside best friend and girlfriend Star Butterfly. But when you are currently rolling away from demonic fire blasts while your girlfriend is fending off punches from your ex…things are interesting to say the least. Marco kept running around like a hyperactive hedgehog, rolling and dashing across the Castle Court Yard as Tom kept burning the grass beneath his feet.
"You're good Diaz, but can't land a punch?" Tom teased, but his voice was laced with anger. Marco noticed this, skidding on the grass and charging his chi. Feeling his feet and fists burst with energy, he charged like a bull into Tom, sending him flying into a wall. The impact was very strong, with cracks on the castle wall being evident. Tom slid down, rubbing his neck from minor pains. "Good. This won't be an easy fight."
Tom cracked his knuckles and shoot various fireballs in Marco's direction. He continued dodging them with little issue, but his mind was filled with angered confusion. Jumping over a hedge, he narrowly avoids Tom's flames. Landing not far away from Star and Jackie, he glares at Tom.
"But why are you fighting me anyway!" Marco shouted, feeling anger in his heart. Tom is a friend to Marco, even after trying to kill him twice…er, three times by now. The demon only spat on the ground, having a scowl on his demonic face.
"You don't know, do you? Want me to count them off?" Tom charged into Marco, grabbing him by the collar. He punched him in the gut, gritting his teeth. "You took Starship." Another punch, this time harder. "You tested her heart." Yet another punch, but with flames surrounding it. Part of Marco's cloths went burned slightly. "You hurt my new friend's emotions." Tom landed a powerful head-butt, knocking Marco into the ground.
Marco felt anger course through his body and the blue aura that surrounding his fists turned pure black. He grabbed Tom by his neck, with the demon seeing pure black in Marcos once brown eyes. "Where were you when Star died by Toffee's hand Tom? You was in the Underworld. I saw her die before my very eyes. I punched a hole directly through Toffee's heart and crushed his skull using my feet. I dare you to test me."
Tom felt darkness in Marco's soul, fostered from self-loathing and fear. But the boy saw the panicked look in Tom's face, gently putting him down. Marco looked at his hands, feeling downright shameful for almost killing his friend. The demon only gave a somber smile, patting Marco's shoulders. "I…I'm sorry."
"No, I'm sorry man. I…I almost hurt you." Tom only laughed, making Marco raise an eyebrow. "But I really almost hurt you. Why are you laughing?! I told you Toffee killed…" Tom just smirked at Marco, making the boy simply sigh in defeat.
"Marco, I attacked you first. Besides, you tried to protect Starship. I can't be fully mad with you." His gaze hardened though, making Marco gulp. "But you really hurt Jackie. She came into the Underworld with that creepy girl to visit me. I honestly didn't know Star…died. But just because you tried to help her, doesn't mean you had to end things with Jackie like that. She is hurt." He tightened his hold on Marco's shoulders. "I know that feeling all too well. It sucks."
"I know I was a jerk and I want to make things up to Jackie. But…I can't be with her when I clearly have stronger emotions toward Star. Is…is that the right way of thinking Tom?" Marco asks, almost pleadingly. Tom simply smiled, patting Marco's back. This told the boy he made a good decision, releasing a held sigh. "Thanks Tom. But uh…what about them?"
Marco points his direction toward Jackie and Star, punching and screaming at each other loudly. Tom only waved his hand, walking off. The human boy was still worried, but didn't want to get in the middle. He had a bad feeling he would have his own head cut off he tried to ward them off each other.
Star and Jackie were having a heated brawl, with the Princess doing everything in her power to use suppress her innate strength. Seeing Jackie attack her with punches and kicks, surprised her, as she thought the skater girl didn't fight. Jumping back, she instinctively grabbed her wand but soon scolded herself and put the device away.
"So…how does it feel to be back home Star? I mean, you have everything now." Jackie started counting down things on her hand. "New powers with your wand I think, being back home with parents that are around, and most importantly taking Marco." Jackie felt her fist clench up, looking coldly into Star's eyes. "Why couldn't you just tell him the truth about your feelings? Instead of blurting them out to everyone like that!?"
Star just felt her eye twitch at Jackie's point. She was right, in Star's mind at least. If she was more open to Marco about her feelings, things could have been resolved long before things got so bad for her emotionally. But she felt her fists tighten, with gold surrounding her skin. Feeling arms grow out of her side, exposing balled fists, she hovered in the air. The princess was now glaring at a now terrified Jackie. "I held it all in for months Jackie! I couldn't take it anymore and had to vent my emotions. When I get angry, my magic gets dangerous…I hurt you when angry." Star slowly hovered down, feeling angered tears come down her face.
Jackie walked up to Star, looking at the princess at eye level. "What do you mean? I mean…telling Marco you liked him like that wasn't cool girl. But I get it; it sucks liking someone who is dating." Star pushed Jackie back slightly, looking away from the girl.
"I…I used my negative magic on you." Jackie's eyes grew wide. "When you and Marco went to that dance. I felt…jealous. I…spied on you two. Riding a skateboard together." Star sniffled, feeling some tears escape her eyes. "I got hurt, seeing him hold you like that. I couldn't control my magic, with your wheel blowing up."
"So that's why we wiped out…" Jackie showed Star her knee, showing a bused mark. "Explains why this is taking long to heal up. Got my fair share of wipeouts and that was one of my best." She grinned, punching Star's arm.
"You…you don't hate me? Even after everything?" Star said sheepishly. Jackie pulled the princess into a hug, with Star hugging back. "I…I don't understand. I took Marco from you. You should hate me!"
"No, I don't hate you. I'm mad at you and Marco, but I don't hate you guys. Going to take a bit to recover from this, but you two are my friends." Jackie let go, having a somber smile. "Besides, the writing was on the wall anyway." Star looked confused at this comment, with her heart marks morphing into question marks. "Girl, everyone knew you two were best friends. But you guys look like such a married couple sometimes."
"W-What?" Star stuttered, feeling quite embarrassed. Jackie only giggled, for the first time around Star in ages. Star only sighed, forming a pleased smile on her face. The two friends seemingly reformed their friendship, even though bitter feelings were still around. Star held out her hand, looking intently at Jackie. "Friends?"
"Friends." Jackie shook Star's hand and eyed Marco running up to them. "So…enjoyed the fight Diaz?" Marco only looked at his feet, having a shamed look on his face.
"I…I'm sorry I hurt you Jackie. I thought…I made the right call. Calling things off with you." Marco said this in such a low voice, with Star coming up to him. Patting his back, he formed a small smile toward Star. "I…I don't regret my actions though. I hope you understand Jackie."
Jackie only smiled, despite feeling part of her heart hurt. 'Marco is a good kid…can't be too mad with him.' The girl punched Marco's arm and the trio walked toward Janna and Glossaryck, looking slightly disappointed.
"Can't believe this! The show should have had more explosions and drama!" Janna moaned in disappointment. Marco glared at her harshly folding his arms. "You guys are boring."
After putting out some loose fires and cleaning up the court yard, the five teens were just chatting away while laying on some mat Star conjured up with magic. It had a large golden butterfly on it, something Marco smirked at. He was explaining the full story to Tom, Jackie and Janna.
"So…that's what happened. I decided to stay on Mewni for the summer and also discovered I can use 'Chi' energy to fight. Going to train to become a Knight of Mewni. And uh…I think it's clear now but Star and I are a thing."
"Yeah, I know." Tom rolled his three eyes, folding his arms not amused. "But if Toffee attacked like that, why didn't you call for help Star?" Marco felt slightly shocked, as he never really heard Tom say the princess by her full name. Star looked away, rubbing her arm. The demon sighed, placing his hand over hers. "I'm your friend. Heck, where was Pony Head? Kelly? Magic High Commission? You just…stormed into things alone with Diaz?"
"Marco came here on his own Tom." Star pointed out, with Marco nodding. "But no, I didn't ask for help because Mom yanked me through a portal saying 'Toffee is back and we have to leave. Ohhhhhh!' It was annoying, always running away from things, but I had to do something." Star hates waiting around, when a major problem like Toffee is present, she likes tackling them.
"I saw you turn into some Golden Butterfly a second ago girl." Janna and Jackie said in unison. Star only smiled at this, feeling prideful of her newfound form. Janna smirked, throwing her arm around Marco.
"So Diaz…can't wait to have some fun with a butterfly?" The faces of Marco and Star were pure red, with Janna laughing loud. Rolling on the ground and slapping her knees, she enjoyed the expected reaction from such a comment. "Come on Diaz. You know about bug…"
"Okay, moving on." Marco said harshly, making Janna wipe tears away. Jackie and Tom only smiled, enjoying this reaction too. "Uh…it's nice to see you guys honestly. Can't believe I was away from Earth for a full two weeks."
"No, it was three weeks dude." Jackie said coldly. This caused Marco to sigh, rubbing his forehead in frustration. She noticed his annoyance but was pleased to see Marco angered with himself; it showed her Marco understood he messed up.
"To be fair, Marco's spine was completely broken." Star said casually, causing everyone to have their jaws drop. Marco felt his entire body shake at this, slowly sanding up. "Buddy…you hit the wall hard. Mom and I visited your room often to use healing magic. You are fine now though, so don't worry." The boy slowly sat down, feeling deeply worried.
"I really could have died…" Marco said to himself softly, but everyone heard him. Star scooted closer to Marco, pulling him into a hug. "You saw me almost die…right after you got back, didn't you?" Star nodded, feeling a frown etch across her face. "I'm sorry…"
"Don't say sorry Marco. We both dealt with a lot. But things are better now." She squeezed his hand, feeling intense warmth spread across his body. Marco looked up at Star, shooting a thankful smile. Jackie and Tom felt the charged emotions radiating the people across from them, sighing in both relief and sadness. The skater girl coughed, getting the entire groups attention.
"So guys, what should we do? I mean, my parents aren't coming home for a while. Janna's are busy…doing something." Janna snickered, remembering her parents traveling to Japan for some 'odd stuff', so she had the house to herself the entire summer. "And you can do whatever you want demon boy. You are a prince after all." Jackie winked at Tom, making the demon form a small smile.
"You guys…are suggesting you guys live on Mewni with me?" Star thought aloud, folding her arms in questioning. She didn't mind having more friends with her honestly. But the princess didn't know if her mom would be 100% cool with it. Jackie's eyes went wide; she did not mean that at all. Janna's expression told a different story though; she was very eager to live on Mewni.
"YES! I GET TO MASTER MAGIC AND TAME DEMONS!" Janna shouts with joy. Looking at horrified Tom, she made a sly smile. "I don't mean you…unless…" Tom just started shaking, fearful of this crazy girl. Janna only laughed loudly before sitting down. Marco tapped his chin, entering deep thought.
'If Tom and Jackie stay on Mewni…Star could be safer. I mean, Tom has his demon magic and Jackie proved she could fight. Janna learning magic scares me to death, but still, it would be good…' Marco nods and snaps his fingers. "I like the idea."
"Really?!" Everyone but Tom shouts, with the boy nodding. Jackie and Janna shout joyfully, hi-fiving each other. Tom just rubbed his neck, not sure about this. But one look at a happy Jackie made his heart melt. Star just looked at Marco with minor confusion, before shrugging her shoulders.
Star and Marco were walking through a Mewni garden, after letting Tom lead Jackie & Janna through Butterfly Castle. The princess knew Tom understood the location well, considering their history. Seeing him back on Mewni, started making her recall memories of the past. Marco noticed Star deep in thought, so he placed a hand on her shoulder. She jumped form shock, making Marco frown. "Uh…sorry for bugging you. But have something on your mind Star? Normally when around flowers, you talk to them and give them different names." Marco picked up a yellow one in his hand, putting in Star's hand. "I think this one wants a name."
Star smiled, putting the flower in her hair. "Thanks Marco. Will call it Rose. You know, I'm just…thinking is all. Want to know something silly? You and Tom are the only guys I've dated." Marco felt surprised hearing this, as he knew Star was a very attractive princess. Just thinking that made his cheeks glow slightly. Star noticed and giggled. "Yeah, you like are surprised by that."
"Yeah…a bit." Marco started sweating. "Did I do something wrong or…" Star put her hand on Marco's shoulder, fully knowing he's panicking internally. He looked into her blue eyes, reading her mind. "Sorry for thinking the worst."
"It's fine Marco. You never dated a Princess before." She winked playfully, making Marco smile wide. They held hands and walked across the garden. It was filled with more flowers and bushes, with Star using her magic a day ago to make it more 'lively'. Even the birds that ran off from her are sitting in a nice nest up in the trees somewhere. Sitting down on the ground, she looks at the sky, feeling a peace. "I think you should know something. I want you to know the full history I had with Tom."
"I mean, okay. But why?" Marco asks with a raised eyebrow. Star just smiled, throwing her arm around Marco. "I'm all ears if you want to tell me, but just a bit confused is all." The princess only laid on Marco's shoulder, sighing contently.
"See, it all started three years ago, when I was a wee little lass…" Star began her story, of when a Butterfly and a Demon fell in love…and out of it.