- How is the relationship between Mewmans and monsters out there in the future, Adam? – Star questioned –
- Well, I'm afraid I can't answer that question, Princess
- Why not?
- It could interfere with the timeline… I'm sure you have the best of intentions to find peace between monsters and us, which is why I can't tell you anything
- Not even a tiny little spoiler?
Sir Adam shook his head in denial
- Fine but keep in mind this: Monsters can be as nice and caring as Mewmans, and I'll tell you why
Star couldn't repress a laugh at Marco's comment
- That's not true! It can't be!
- I'm telling you, Star. It is true. I read it here – Her boyfriend say pointing at a book called "Curious facts about animals" – Besides, you should know that too, the biology exam is tomorrow!
- I'm telling you – Star said, searching for her interdimensional scissors – It is not possible that frogs eat their own skin! That's gross!
She made a cut into the fabric of space and disappeared inside it. A second later, she returned, grabbed her boyfriend's arm and pulled him with her.
- Star! – He protested – We need to study for tomorrow!
- It'll only take one second
- What are we doing in your family's castle? – Marco retorted –
- We are going to talk to an expert of course
Star's expert name is Buff Frog. He's literally a green pale humanoid frog, former henchmen of one of her greatest enemies, now a proud father of 12 tadpoles, and the best example of how Mewmans and Monsters can coexist peacefully. He's got his own office in the Butterfly Castle, and is always happy to help his best friend.
The princess knocked at the door three times each one growing more impatient
- Come on Buff Frog – she said – It'll only be a second
- Star – Marco said, noticing how the door was unlocked and opening it – I don't think he's here
They both entered the room. Marco was right, he was not there, but a letter was in his desk. The princess opened it and read:
"Dear Star:
If you're reading this and it's not midnight yet, rush to the center of the swamp just two miles at north. If karate boy is with you, tell him to come. Is important."
- Star, I know it says is important, but we…
- Marco, if you're going to complain about how we should be at your place studying for tomorrow's exam I'm going to tell everyone at school that you're a terrible kisser – Star threatened -
The princess laughed a little when Marco didn't respond
It didn't take long for the couple to reach their destination. Star used a tracking spell to be sure they would find Buff Frog and his babies in time. The twelve tadpoles were near a large river, circling their father.
Star and Marco approached carefully, but the master spy monster detected their presence. He got up and aimed a ball of mud at them
- Who's there? What is what you want?
Star pushed Marco in front of her and answered:
- Star and Marco! Friends!
- Are you using me as a human shield, Star? – Her boyfriend complained –
- Pfft, no way. Shields doesn't talk, Marco
Turns out that the important event that was going to happen before midnight was the final stage of Buff Frog's growing cycle: The twelve tadpoles were going to grow tails and turn into froglets.
- They will need to be in this pond for a few weeks until they develop into frogs – Their father explained –
- Oh, so you'll leave the castle to take care of them? – Marco asked –
- No, karate boy. They need to grow alone, like my father did with me. I… I… have to let them go… They need to be strong like me…
The froglets looked around; excitement evident as they knew the moment of departure was near. They jumped at their father's arms and hugged him.
- My children – Buff Frog said – You need to leave now
- Why? – The younger of the children, Katrina, asked –
Her father stay silent, he looked at Star and whispered:
- I don't know how to tell them…
Star picked up Katrina and five of her brothers, while her boyfriend did the same with the others and explained:
- Babies! You're not babies anymore! From now on, you'll have to find your own place in the world
- Can Daddy come with us? – Sergei questioned –
- No… No he can't – The magical princess answered –
- Why not? – Mikhail inquired –
Star was at a loss of words, so Marco continued:
- Because Daddy knows what's best for their babies. And what's best now is for them to keep growing…
- So… We will never going to see him again? – Nadia asked –
- Of course you will! – Star said – Maybe it will be difficult at first, but you have to keep each other safe, that's the best way to make your father proud… I mean, more proud than he already is.
- And when you'll fully grow – Marco added – You'll be welcomed to the castle, and you'll see your father again, okay?
- You promise? – Alexi and Dimitri questioned at the same time –
Buff Frog approached their babies and took carefully one by one.
- Father makes promise – He said – Father will see you again. But this important part of your life is one you must pass without me.
The monster placed a kiss on each of their children's foreheads and released them into the river. They looked back and smiled before start swimming. Once they were out of sight, Buff Frog looked at his two friends and said:
- Star, Marco. Thank you. You gave them good advice.
The couple smiled as the monster added:
- You'll make great parents some day
Both blushed furiously at the comment, while the frog took out a large piece of skin from his purse and asked:
- Anybody want snack?
- What is that? – Star inquired –
- Buff Frog's shed skin. Really healthy and nutritious - The monster replied, much to her disgust -
Marco repressed a vomit and exclaimed:
- See? I told you Star!
- I'm sure you'll be an excellent mother – Sir Adam commented –
- Cut it off! – The princess shouted – And what happened with the whole "I'm not going to spoil you your own future" thing?
- I guess I didn't tell you anything you don't already know
- Fine… Before you leave, promise me that, in the future, you'll treat monsters and Mewmans equally, ok?
- I don't have to promise you that, Star… I already do… I'll see you tomorrow
*До свидания, means "good-bye" in Russian.
There you go guys! Sorry for not keeping up with the fic day by day, but it's impossible in my current condition (just your usual family issues)
Anyway, responses to reviews:
Sugar: Yeah, I prefer sweet and fluffy before tragic and ominous, xD. You are correct, by the way! Any request for a chapter?
Phobicgeoduck12: Also correct! Any requests?
See you when I can, boys and girls!