A/N: I felt like perhaps the ending was a bit rushed last chapter, maybe not what you would call well done. While I did want to save this for later, it feels like perhaps I have gone a little too far without properly setting up WHY they forgave so easily. After all the drama, they talked it out, cried it out, and forgave each other, but for most relationships it takes more than that. It needs time. But these two were ready to go like jack rabbits immediately after only an hour. But, why? And what really triggered their first fight? This is NOT the entire answer. It is part of it, but it goes so much deeper than that. In fact-

"Don't! They must not know yet young one!"

"Ah, apologies 'Master of the Order'. Almost got ahead of myself. But to you, my readers, keep in mind that sometimes miracles are really just another form of magic. Ttfn!

"Joe."

"Yeah?"

"What just happened?" Joe thought on this as he looked around. They had just made up after their first fight, they were in her bed, and, they were both fully clothed, an odd occurrence that hasn't happened since her mewberty.

"I think, I think we got caught up in the moment again. But…" Joe trailed off, Star put her head on his chest, the words coming out after a moment.

"It didn't feel, right." They simply laid there for a moment as they contemplated this.

"... I know your listening Glossaryck." Star looked up at Joe, and a moment later the Book of Spells floated up.

"Glossaryck!" Star sat up, fuming.

"Hello to you too Princess. Glad to see you made it back okay."

"Glossaryck! I could have permanently lost who I was! Why didn't you try and stop me?"

"Because I can't cure the disease, only the symptoms. But I also doubt that's why Joe called for me to reveal myself?"

"Wait, were you going to-"

"Oh no. No. Heavens no. I always excuse myself while you try for an heir. But seriously, your question Joe?"

"... I thought she wasn't affected."

"She isn't." Star began to look back and forth between the two.

"That doesn't explain-"

"If you didn't fight you wouldn't care about each other. It mea-"

"We made up on the spot and ran away from everyone saying we were going to make a baby. You can't say she wasn't affected by it!"

"But she wasn't. You were." Joe stared questioningly at Glossaryck. "Your aura honestly hasn't done anything but force a general increase in everyone's mood. Except Star, Moon, and a few other magical beings. And since my observations, it doesn't affect Marco as much anymore. Possibly because of his proximity to Star as his parents are affected the same way."

"I've never heard Glossaryck be so straight forward about this much before."

"And you haven't made me a bathtub full of really good homemade pudding before. Seriously, try it. His chocolate candy bars aren't bad either."

"Glossaryck! The sweets were supposed to be a secret!" Star smiled at Joe for a moment before joining back in.

"I don't even know why this is a worry Joe. We're back to what we should be. But better!"

"And while I'm happy about it, it's not normal for such a quick turnaround. Especially jumping into wanting to have sex, and almost immediately afterward wanting not to. It's like our emotions are all over the place!"

"Hmmm. That is peculiar. Now then let me see." Glossaryck closed his eyes and opened them. They were now pure white. "I see. That would explain part of it. But what about… oh no." His eyes returned to normal as the normally unchangeable Glossaryck looked panicked. "I'm about to ask you to do something very strange Star."

"Whatever it is, I'll do it." Star had a resolve in her eyes that soldiers walking into death would find heartening.

"Good." Glossaryck produced a white, plastic stick and Joe gripped tightly onto Star. "Pee on this." Star's face dropped into an incredulous look. Staring right at Glossaryck.

"What?" Joe found his words, catching exactly what Glossaryck was implying. At least on one front.

"You can't be serious. Is, is that a-"

"Yes and there's no time. Star. Take this, pee a little on this end, then we await the results."

"Ahhhh."

"There's no time Star. Trust me."

"Star, trust him. And if he's right… I'll be here for you."

"Huh?" She looked at Joe, not expecting him to side with Glossaryck so easily.

"Star. Please."

"... Okay." Without anything else, Star carefully made her way to the bathroom, locking the door as she closed it.

"Glossaryck, I thought you said-"

"It has nothing to do with that."

"So. 'He' doesn't?"

"... That's not supposed to happen. Boy. We might be nearing the end of what I can do beyond observe. But if that result is what I believe it will be. Then the obvious answer is your bonding by the Blood Moon caused it. She's always been a wild card, and this could be her doing. But honestly, it's the best guess." Before Joe could respond the door clicked and then opened. Out came Star, holding the stick.

"So, it has a plus on it. What does that mean, and why did I have to pee on it?" Joe Did not respond. Instead he walked over and gingerly took the stick from Star. He looked at it while Star looked at him worriedly. Suddenly he moved quickly to Star's mirror.

"Conference call. Moon and Olivia."

"Conference calling Queen Moon Butterfly and Olivia Ackleman." The mirror rang for a moment as Star walked up to Joe, and Glossaryck retreated to the book. Both women answering the phone.

"Star what's wrong?"

"Need anything little sis?" They both noticed Joe and the dead expression he wore. They waited without a word as they stared at him. Waiting for him to speak. After a full minute, he took a deep breath, and did just that.

"So… who's buying the crib?"

The next twenty minutes were a whirlwind of activity. Somehow, not twenty seconds after Joe had asked that fabled question, had the Diazs brought in a baby crib into the room. Apparently it had arrived while they were out and the Diazs assembled it in the garage. Exactly how they knew before anyone else was beyond everyone present. However, the joy in the room quickly returned as Moon and Olivia practically carried Star around. The joy however, was overpowered by worry for two people in the room.

"So everyone is okay with a pregnant FOURTEEN year-old girl? This could be a disaster!"

"Son, why on Mewni would becoming a father be, a disaster?"

"... I haven't been called that in, no, nevermind. Becoming a father is mostly fine, I don't think I'm ready but that's a whole different ballgame. I am worried because Star is so young! I mean, she's going to have a baby at this size!" Suddenly, most of the room got the message. All except star who puffed her cheeks out in annoyance.

"What's the issue? I'm sure I can be capable Joe."

"Sister, oh that's fun to day after so long! Sister, it's less about mothering then, carrying the child before birth. The baby will push your organs as it grows and for an average sized adult it's very uncomfortable, for a child like you, it could cause major complications for both of you." Star immediately covered her belly, with Joe instinctively moving behind her to cover her belly as well. They stood there for a moment until the sounds of pictures being taken made the two seperate slightly.

"Not to mention child birth. I have no idea how it is on Earth, but on Mewni it's pretty bad. I know from the records that a few queens, including myself, have almost died from childbirth." Angie looked between the two offworlders with a quizzical gaze.

"Would magic play a part in that?"

"Well magic does tend to go flying, but, oh. Joe, we're going to want to fit you for some armor, and please resist the urge to grab her hand when the time comes. Goodness knows it was touch and go for poor River." Joe just blinked as he shook his head.

"We need to get back on track. As much as I will want a family with Star, we need to decide if it's even worth the risk. Again, the worst case scenario is Star and our baby ends up dying dye to complications due to age."

"Yes, and there's no telling what a mix of Newman and human will result in."

"Well Queen Moon, we should let an Earth doctor keep up with it then. Our medical technology and knowledge should help her along. Assuming it's safe to keep, she could even have a procedure done to have her safely. Not to mention the amazing painkillers."

"Angie, we will have to discuss these painkillers. But that sounds reasonable. Doesn't it son?" Moon smiled warmly at Joe, who surprisingly, smiled warmly back.

"Yes. I am, willing to let that happen if Star is-" Star and Joe shared a look. It happened again. "We will see. I'm not risking Star for a baby that may not make it either way. But, that's somehow, secondary. And for the rest, I'm tired of being lead around, Glossaryck." The being in question floated in, a bowl of pudding beside him.

"I'm afraid I'm lost." Moon said, the rest of the room nodding and murmuring their loss as well.

"Simply put, Star and I have become a little more emotional from Star being pregnant, but that isn't all of it. And I want to know what is-" Joe suddenly felt scared. A shiver of pure terror that he hadn't ever felt before ran down his spine as Glossaryck looked at him. Though the man was smiling, Joe suddenly felt he had done something that he would massively regret.

"Joe, I was going to speak to you in private, but I guess you forced my hand. I know exactly what is causing your issue, and it isn't good. Inside of you, in place of your heart, is an egg." No one in the room spoke. Glossaryck had everyone's undivided attention.

"The egg itself is very special, inside of it is a baby Phoenix. It's the being of life itself and it holds immense power. In fact, that being is why you are alive. And in return, you've been feeding it your life. The downside of that is now that you are experiencing the wonders of life, it is beginning to grow rapidly. Causing you to essentially go through pregnancy. This feeds into Star's pregnancy, and with the redundant aura and Blood Moon Bond effects, it's throwing you both out of whack. So, have fun." With that, Glossaryck floated out of the room. Not a word was spoken, and for several minutes there was nothing. A silent understanding pervading the room.

Then Star moved to Joe, embracing him. In a silent agreement, everyone simply left, leaving Joe and Star alone. It was almost ten minutes later when they heard something. The muffled cries of two young lovers.

"I don't like this." Glossaryck floated in a void, his entire demeanor changed.

"It had to be done Glossaryck. A wrench in the usual process was needed and the boy might just be the catalyst we have been looking for. I mean, even the author has awakened for this, so we can't be too far off."

"Your sister is correct Glossaryck. I have a plan. And while it won't be a perfect ending, I'll ensure they have a perfect ending in the next one."

"... You better. I actually like this brat." With that, Glossaryck disappeared.

"He might need to be taken out longer this time."

"I have a plan, just please, move your pawn well. We only have one shot at this and I'd prefer to avoid a tragedy."

"It wil bel one way or another. Won't it."

"... Please. Don't ask questions no one wants to answer."