Hello fanfiction author here. many many awesome thank you for every review, favorite and follow. over 300 reviews, 96 followers, 97 favorites. you readers are the absolute best. seriously it means the world to me. thank you a million times over
a special thanks to h mae- no come back to life! PLEASE Aliens revive her now, we had a deal! and getting the reformer. well Marco didn't really mend their friendship since Star is the one that broke it. thank you for your review! reform because this chapter will really get you
SVTFOEfanatic- He must've felt like his heart was ripped in two because he started to realize how much he really liked Star. sometimes bad things happen to good people but they made up and got their happy ending. you keep being awesome too "If i want to strap a rocket to my back, it is my right as an american to trick someone not as smart as me to do it!"
Finnjr- thank you so much and any time i can be of assist batman, pm me.
snazzy- i dunno about you but if i just died, the girl i loved saved and brought back from the pearly gates and i had a second chance at a life that could end any second/ yeah i'd think i ask the girl i like out on a date.
lost- oh no, please don't die on me! aliens revive lost! the reviewer not the show with the terrible ending. seriously saw it a mile away. thank you so much for your kind words. here have another story. *chanting* 10 out 10 10 out of 10
ultragamerkitty- really? i dunno bout the best one but thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot.
rayfe- you like them both equally haha i think it is a real aspect of star. i mean she's very determined and straightforward, rushing head into everything but at the same time, i think she could take it too far, not realizing when to stop. i think it really humanizes her as a character. or im just weird haha thank you for the review.
thewookie: oringially it was supposed to be a much shorter passage of time but before i knew it ended being more than half the story. i think it worked better out that way. and thank you for letting me know, i have fixed the problem though the llamas have told me to tell you you best be careful where you place your theories. don't want to wake up in a mental ward under someone else's name...haha thank you again, i really do appreciate you telling me.
aleprettycat- no no, everyone stop dying! not i said stop dying, stop dying. aliens revive her quickly! haha i knew it and let's be realistic. every girl swoons over masked marco and every guy wants to be masked marco. i admit it. i want that mask.
IDC1314- i cannot wait to see what you draw next! thank you so much for your kind words. they mean alot to me. you are amazing too! and kp will come up soon. got...got a lot of au's i should..well organize really. seriously i need to come up with a filing system for the vault. that all you seem to know exist and how to get into.
sugheman- *Stares at fanart of Starco* we all ship the hell out of them and don't worry about that ship. the Starco is unsinkable. the blood moon said so itself. it told me in an email it ships the hell out of Marco and Star. though i will admit MArco nervous to save Jackie was pretty cute. (i love your reviews, thank you for them and enjoy the next chapter of the AU train woot woot)
xboxrica- i am so happy you enjoyed here have another.
justin- justin, justin don't die on me! the author commands you wonderful, amazing people stop dying on me! Aliens revive him! NOW!
grim- i think somehow, someway they would've found a way to fix it, to be together again. i am glad you liked the ending.
secret sauze- you are reading my stories in school! As a public figure i cannot support this *Slips you next chapter* i am happy you enjoyed it. makes me super happy and when i am super happy, i get writing. the promo was a bit weak which means the episode is going to be awesome since they can't show too much. that's how gravity falls gets me every time.
really quickly for starco corner, h mae doesn't have starco up unless i missed something but she does have a really cool and awesome human bill that reminds too much of tuxedo mask and a cute, child velma from scooby doo check her out at hains-mae at tumblr. we have i drawcartoons1314 on instagram with a pretty cool wreck it ralph style star racer. along with normal star. check her work out if you have a moment. for our amazing writers here on FF we have another awesome chapter from fanfictionfordayz faking it that made me just cheer in joy, getting many many weird looks from my coworkers. another chapter of Princess and the safe kid from PFtones that is an excellent memory loss chapter.
a quick update. some unforeseen things have came up so if i miss you may or may not be updated tomorrow. i will try but i cannot promise you anything. i deeply apologize but my day may be filled up tomorrow and Saturday is my cousins sweet 16. so at the very latest sunday i will update the story. once again i am so so sorry you amazing readers.
now this au takes place in the canon universe, after Mewdepence day. it is inspired by the manga version of soul eater. i won't get too into soul eater here since i have that au planned but basically during a rescue mission, the group gets caught up into a book that physically manifests the 7 deadly sins and forces the team to face them. they do well together but really start struggling when two of the main heroes are separated. I really love the idea of facing your internal self and loved that idea. give the series if you haven't it is awesome and you will be cheering for the two leads.
so in this au, Toffee has managed find an old magical relic and decides it is the best way to not beat Star and Marco but break them. Forced to confront their own sins, a great and earth shaking truth is revealed to our heroes.
I admit the steampunk was planned for today but i want to do that in 2 straight parts so this got pushed up instead. thank you so so so so so so so so much for everything without you lovely readers i would honestly be nothing. you are all the best. Next week expect Marco diaz vs the world, an update for Starco adacemy and hopefully both the steampunk chapter, guardians of the starco and the premier of Star and Marco's jukebox. thank you so much, keep being amazing people, enjoy the story and i own nothing! now i have to have Marco kidnap princess Butterfly. its for her own good. honest.
If you had told Marco and Star one of the biggest and most dangerous threats they would've ever face came from a dusty, old, faded book. Well, they would've laughed uncontrollably and mocked whoever told them such an idea.
But as Star, Marco, Ferguson and Alfonso left school that afternoon, planning to go shopping and hang out at the mall, the book sailed through the air, landing in front of the group with a thud. Before anyone could react to the strange object in their midst or even pointing out the lizard-like monster in a suit watching them closely from the bushes, the book snapped open, sucking in the teens in a whirl of magic and wind.
When the group's vision cleared, they found themselves in a pure white room, no discernible features aside from white tiles, walls, ceiling and a door on the far side.
"Well..."Star spoke up, eye the room carefully "Very, very booooring! Let's lighten it up a bit!"
Star smiled brightly as she twirled her wand, shouting "Rainbow color spray!"
A beam of color shot out from Star's wand only to bounce off the walls, ricocheting this way and that before slamming into Ferguson, knocking him off his feet and sending him sprawling to the floor, his black shirt now a pretty array of colors.
"So we can't use magic? I guess we'll just have to use the front door" Marco shrugged, not at all afraid of what this strange place was. After all when you hang out with Star Butterfly, you get used to strange and weird sights.
Marco took a step forward, his footstep echoing loudly through out the hallow room. A deep, resonating hum began to surround them as the words Gluttony scrawled in large letters across the floor, a harsh and low whisper repeating the word and sending a chill down their spine.
Suddenly from out of nowhere, a large pile of food appeared, a feast made for a king with Earth Pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs, Mewnian style calzones, even a whole turkey appeared before their very eyes. Star and Marco looked at each and shrugged. While the meal looked heavenly and the scent teased their stomachs to no end, both of them knew such a meal was only a trap and honestly, they could wait till they got home for some of Mrs. Diaz's cooking.
However there were two other people in the room. Star and Marco couldn't help but glance towards Ferguson, unsure if the young man could resist such temptation.
Ferguson looked absolutely bored when he noticed Star and Marco's gaze, the worried looks in their eyes. He frowned angrily towards them as he rolled his eyes in annoyance.
"Seriously guys?! I am not the one you should be worried about"
Suddenly there was a cry of joy and the sounds of rapid consumption. The pair turned to see Alfonso stuffing his face full of every single food item he could get his hands on, crazed and wild look in his eyes.
Star and Marco shifted guilty as Ferguson walked over, effortlessly ignoring the vast bounty before him and began dragging Alfonso away, carrying him as if he weighed nothing while muttering things like "Dude you promised me." and "Stop your squirming! You were doing so well man!" before aggressively kicking the door open, gesturing to the next room, eyes filled with a little annoyance as Alfonso tried clawing his way back to the food.
Marco and Star raced to catch up to the two, softly apologizing to Ferguson as they passed into the inky darkness of the next room.
The door shut behind them before the sound of a loud light clicking on. Another wide, cavernous room with nothing within except a light blue floor, walls and ceiling.
"Sloth" the voice whispered harshly once more, the words appearing on the far wall.
The group felt very tired, weary from a long, boring day at school. The floor beneath felt soft and bouncy like they were standing ontop the world's softest bed. Ferguson fell face first, his eyes growing heavy as the sweet allure of sleep beckoned to him.
Star yawned cutely, her hearts becoming several z's rising up her cheeks. She swayed sleepily on her feet before falling forward, Marco catching her at the last moment while shouting out a panicked "STAR!"
Alfonso and Marco looked at each other, knowing full well that they had to escape before they fell victim to this room as well.
It took a precious few minutes but Marco managed to get Star onto his back, holding onto the dozing princess carefully as he helped Alfonso drag the sleeping Ferguson across the increasingly slippery and unstable floor.
Marco could feel his cheeks turn red as Star snuggled against his neck, her airy and light breathing tickling the back of his head as she whispered soft, sweet sounding mumbles into his ear.
The boys threw open the door, as quickly as they could, not even caring if another inky black room awaited them.
They passed through the threshold of the next room, their sleepy, exhausted bodies surging back to life, renewing them with energy and vigor.
Ferguson yawned, getting to his feet while begging his mother for five more minutes.
Star stretched her arms out, letting out an adorable yawn as her eyes blinked once, twice, three times before widening, unsure why she was riding piggy back on Marco's back.
"You fell asleep is why" He muttered quietly as she leaned backwards, placing her hands onto the floor before back flipping off her best friend.
"S-sorry Marco" Star muttered, clearly embarrassed at having so easily dozed off.
Marco waved her off, trying to clear his cheeks of the red tint "It's no problem Star. You're as light as a feather."
a loud booming of the lights being turned on greeted the teens, the yellow covered room filled to the brim of large, framed paintings.
"Pride" Echoed all around them, the words appearing on the ceiling.
Star walked up to the nearest painting and cooed happily.
"I remember this! It was when Pony Head and I stole some gems from those silly ogres! Man I was sooo cute! And look at my little legs go! Man I'm awesome!"
Another painting caught Star's eye and she couldn't help but race over to it.
"Oh this is when I learned to pop off necks from the royal guards. I remember when I knocked out one of the monsters that attacked that night. Even as a kid I was pretty baaaaadass and such a cutie!"
Ferguson found himself beaming at pride at the memory of him trying to pick up a girl at the annual fair. This memory was dear to him because he had only been slapped on the arm that time.
"She was totally into the Ferg" he whispered as his eyes took another time he was only slapped on the shoulder.
Alfonso looked peaceful, serene as he took in his painting, the memory still bring him joy and tranquility to this day.
"This was one of my happiest moments" he admitted to no one.
The painting depicted him surround by large columns of fire, laughing manically as his pixie bride and army began pushing the indentured workers harder to get more gems for their new king.
Marco took a step towards his painting, noticing it was the first time he saw Jackie, his pudgy little self nodding towards her full of pride.
Marco didn't smile at this memory, having remembered how longer he had really been nodding, hoping to get her attention, stuck in place for so many years with nothing to show for it.
He turned to walk away, the painting shifting once more to show a small Marco winning his first karate tournament, Jeremy not yet even old enough to walk yet.
He didn't smile at this one either as it just reminded him how far he had fallen recently. Jeremy was black belt while Marco was still just a lowly green, unable to suppress his rival and facing constant taunts and being teased for being too poor to buy his skill.
Marco let out a depressed sigh before trying to move once more, the painting shifting in a desperate attempt gain his attention.
It showed him tossing a book into the face stealer princess face, Star freed and smiling brightly at him, overjoyed he had managed to save her.
Marco felt a small spark of pride at this sight, a tiny smile gracing his face before he sighed once more. Star didn't need him to save her. She was more than capable of handling problems on her own. But she was his best friend and whatever little support he could offer her, he did so freely.
Marco walked away, ignoring the paintings attempting to regain his attention but Marco simply opened the door to the next room, the painting melting away and leaving empty canvass.
The others moaned disappointment, not at all happy they could no longer see their accomplishments.
They shared a deep glare towards Marco who simply muttered "We're facing the 7 deadly sins guys, we need to stick together and keep an eye out for each other."
The trio stared at him blankly as they muttered in unison "7 deadly whatsit?"
Marco gave himself a facepalm, trying not like his angry boil over "Seriously? You guys need to read more! The seven deadly sins! The 7 negative traits that humans can develop if they aren't careful which could lead them to become very selfish, uncaring, horrible people."
Star nodded in understanding "oooooh! So you mean the 7 Grimcks of Poerice?"
Marco opened and closed mouth several times before slowly nodded in agreement "Exactly Star"
Star let out a giggle "Marco, I made that up! I know what the seven deadly sins are!"
Marco flushed with embarrassment and a hint of irritation as Star took in his beet red face with amusement. So cute, she told herself.
The next room greed was easily passed by the group despite the wealth of gems, gold, jewels, even video games and more animals.
Star reasoned she was already royalty and thus such items were unneeded for her. If she brought back any of the riches, she would simply cause Earth or Mewnai to fall into inflation and that would damage the economy in a horrible fashion. As for the animals? She could always make her own.
Marco didn't even bat an eye at enormous pile of goods, his parents having taught him long ago it isn't how much you have that makes you a good person, it is how you use what is given to you. Even his favorite past time video games did not hold his interest. He hadn't touched his console the entire time since Star moved to his dimension, her presence was infinitely more fun and distracting than any man made creation on Earth.
Alfonso cared not for any of it, having learned the danger of such overburdening of wealth during his time as Pixie king, his greed driving a revolution that ended badly for those involved. He stepped down upon seeing his actions and the peace that came from his departure was well worth the price. Though he admitted he would totally seize power once more if given the chance.
Ferguson didn't really noticed anything, still caught up in his best Ferg moments that were in the other hall.
"Wrath" the voice whispered to them, somehow becoming more menacing and terrifying as the word were painted across the blood red walls, a study looking bridge hovering over a bottomless black pit telling the group this room wasn't the same as the others.
Marco felt a surge of anger, the shadowy mocking face Jermey appearing on the bridge, taunting and tormenting him about his failures at karate, at life and how he even failed at being cool.
He growled angrily ready to strike down his hated foe when something caught his eye. The blood red room pulsed as if it was responding to his anger, drawing strength from it. Each moment his heart beat with an unrestricted fury, the room seemed to become thicker with rage, the walls crescendo faster to the rhythm of his anger.
Marco took a step back, release a calming breath through his body. He would not allow the room to win. This book seemed to become more powerful the more they gave into their emotions. He was pretty sure it was only because they were in a group, their own personal sinful behavior contracted by another did they survive this long.
The still pulsed with a white intense fury but before Marco could realize why, the answer was shown before him. Star had raced off ahead, dozens of shades surrounding taking the form of Ludo's monster.
"STAR!" Marco shouted but she was lost to her own bloodlust, dangerously firing spells, kicking and smashing her wand into the non-existent foes.
"STAR!" Marco cried again, racing onto the bridge without hesitation.
He could feel his own blood boil at the sight the monsters, the urge to slam his fist into their faces growing every passing second. But he took deep breaths, resisting the impulse as the blood red walls of the room darkened more and more as Star's crazed yells filled the silence.
"Come on Star snap out of it!" Marco shouted, narrowly avoiding being knocked to the floor by one of Star's wayward spells.
Marco lunged forward, gripping Star's hand tightly as she whirled aorund, fist raised.
Marco stood there, unflinching as Star's fist was just inches away from his face, stopping just in time to avoid hurting the boy,
"Marco? Oh my gosh Marco!" Star shouted in fear, snapping out of her craze as she trembled "Marco...I'm so..."
Marco held her tight, stroking her hair as the room's color began to cool, the throbbing of the heart fading away.
"Shh, it's okay Star. I knew you wouldn't hurt me" he pulled away from her, smiling brightly at his best friend "You would never hurt me."
Star felt her heart swell, a deep appreciation for her best friend as she returned his smile.
A loud shriek disrupted the peace and before Star knew, Marco roughly shoved her away as something collided with him, grabbing onto him with an iron grip as they fell into the abyss below.
Marco looked directly into the beasts face, completely surprised when he saw his photo negative reflection staring back at him. Bluish black skin with yellow eyes with a white hooded smirking evilly at him.
"S-Star!" Marco cried out, using one hand to fend off his attacker while the other outstretched towards her.
"MARCO!" She screamed, leaping in after him as Alfonso and Ferguson raced over, peering cautiously over the bridge's edge before sharing a glance and a "Nope"
Star's eyes strained to find the shrinking figure of Marco and whatever attacked him but soon she found herself free falling through the darkness, both Marco and his assailant having disappeared into thin air.
Star landed onto the ground with a thud, surprised how soft and gentle the landing had been.
"MARCO! MARCO WHERE ARE YOU?!" Star shouted into the darkness, not even her echo returning her cries.
Star held her wand tight as she heard the voice of the book whisper but she couldn't make out the words, the darkness seem to suffocate all sounds.
A scene played out before her. Marco, much younger than Star had ever seen, sat on his doorstep, crying his eyes out. His parents appeared, hugging him tightly and telling him it would be okay, everything would be alright. He should cry to let all of it out.
Star felt envious at the sight before her, her own parents haven't done such a thing. She was always told to put on a straight face, no tears or fear and to stop crying about everything.
The next the scene that played in the dark was Marco begging and pleading with his parents to take up karate. Star was took absorbed in her emotions to hear what was said but the flicker of a thought passed through her head, commenting how cute Marco was when he was smaller.
Star wasn't allowed to take up combat, undignified for a princess she was told. It was only when her father secretly ordered the royal guards to babysit the fledgling girl that was able to learn to fight and protect herself. Marco never had that problem for it was okay for a boy to learn to fight but not a girl.
She let out a sigh, the envious snake in her heart growing larger as the next scene played.
Marco lost the weird, twisted version of himself the darkness but as he called out for Star, not even his voice carried out.
A whirling of light appeared and Marco turned to see a familiar memory. Marco and Star were walking down the hallway, his best friend happily saying hello to everyone who replied with equal enthusiasm. But when Marco said hello, they gave him thin smiles, nodded and repeating the greeting with much less eagerness.
Everyone loved Star but could care less for Marco. In fact the only reason the kids are school even paid him any mind was because of Star. Before her, he was mocked and teased as the safe kid, forever the outcast due to his dedication to school and his careful nature.
More scenes played, Star the loving bright star of the school and Marco, the tolerated friend.
Marco let out a depressed sigh as the scene of his parents cheerfully greeting Star's 55th day on Earth. Even his parents liked her more than him.
Not that he could blame them. She was amazing, energetic, fun, a bundle of joy you just wanted to greedily hold on to. And he was just the perpetual wet blanket.
He heard shuffling behind him and turned to see Star there, envy biting him and filling him with intense emotion.
"Star, you're okay!" He tried to say cheerfully but his voice couldn't muster it.
She simply nodded.
"Star?"
She remained silent.
"Star?"
No response.
He felt towards his best friend. He here was trying to help her and she was just being...her and...
Marco realized what was going on. Envy was next on the list and it must've been affecting both him and Star. The book was getting clever, separating them, filling them with worried while sneaking them into the next room and forcing them to break their own bond because of their envy. Though he couldn't imagine Star being envious of him.
"...I am really envious of you Star" Marco whispered, her dull eyes staring at him in surprise.
"I...you're this great...wonderful amazing girl. Everyone loves you, you know? Even my parents say you are the best foreign exchange student they've ever had...and...I.." he shifted uncomfortably "I'm just this regular guy who...everyone puts up with because they just want to be friends with you...and you're friends with me...so they have to...only reason anyone likes me is because of you..."
"I like you" Star whispered, her voice hoarse from lack of use "I like you for being you Marco . You are my best friend and you're always there for me. Everyone else likes me and they like you too because they realized how awesome you are and if they don't. Well...who cares. I think you're awesome and I guess that's all that matters huh?"
Marco smiled at her as Star raced into his arms, gripping tightly as if he was about to disappear into thin air.
"Thank you Star."
"Don't thank me yet" she muttered "I'm jealous of you...of the freedom you have. The fact your parents openly show you love while I barely get a hug from my parents...I...I.."
"Star, you are the most loved person on Earth, my parents think you are the coolest and heck even hug you if you want. You forgot that your dad and you love fighting monsters and maybe in the future can go hunting together. You mom loves you too. She could've sent you to Saint Olga's but she knew you would hate it so she sent you here instead. And..." Marco softly said, holding her even tighter than before "If you even need a hug, just ask me Star."
She nodded, holding onto her best friend, grateful at how much he cared for her.
There was a loud rushing of air and suddenly the pair were in the light pink room, a large mirror standing where the door should be.
"MARCO! STAR!" Ferguson's and Alfonso's voice cried out, racing forward to start a group hug.
Everyone began laughing as the voice called to them.
"Very clever, very clever indeed. One last challenge and you are home free"
Star broke away, pointing her wand directly to the ceiling "Bring it magical jerky book thing! We can handle anything!"
"Except the truth" The voice replied cryptically "The lust in your hearts. The longing you have never known before. A love unaware and unthought of. A truth long since buried, forever in the back of your minds but never fully realized. Step forward. Let your lust destroy you. Show me your heart's desire."
Marco took a step forward confidently. He liked Jackie. He liked her for the longest time. If anything, this was going to be a piece of cake.
Marco grinned happily towards his friends, raising a thumbs up before standing fully in the mirror, a shadowy shape forming before his eyes.
The shape predictably turned into a smiling Jackie, Marco's heart racing at his long time crush. See? He knew it.
The shape began to reform, surprising the young man as it grew longer hair, shifting closer to his height and stature.
Marco could feel his heart crawl to a stop as Star appeared in the mirror, smiling brightly towards his direction, sparkling sky blue eyes, her cute devil hairband ontop of her unusually bright gold hair as she leaned in, causing his face to flush against his will.
"Wha?" Marco murmured dumbly as the mirror began play memories. Memories Marco knew but never really thought of.
Star's first day on Earth, the countless times the two hung out together, alone and quietly basking in each others presence, mewberty when Star ascended into the sky awakening a deep, primal fear in Marco, the blood moon ball her stunned face as they danced together, the 60 plus hours they spent together messing around, eating cake and sharing a picnic atop frozen traffic jam.
Marco's heart beat wildly at the sight of his best friend who became more and more breathtaking with each passing vision, ending with Star dressed in her princess attire, reminding him she truly was a beauty from another world as she grinned at him and told him that he was her general.
"Now" the mysterious voice called to him "Let me rip it away from you!"
Star's face twisted in fear as she began silently calling Marco's name, a large monstrous hand wrapping around her body, trapping her in its grip as she was pulled away from him, the panic on her face too much to bear.
Marco raced forward, his throat unable to call her name as he placed one hand on the mirror, a burning sensation filling his skin each time he made contact with the mirror as he began to pounding against the glass roughly, desperate to break through and free Star, a giant Ludo taunting him as he held his best friend in one hand and an evil looking wand in the other.
He could hear Star calling his name in a panic but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break through. He couldn't save Star!
"MARCO!" a pair of hands held onto his shoulder, turning him around to see the concerned face of Star, eyes fearful and full of worried.
Marco hadn't realized how hard he had been breathing. He reached out slowly to touch her when he saw the burn marks on both his hands, the pain of it finally sinking in
He took a step back, his skin slowly healing as the pain faded
Star was asking him something but he couldn't hear her.
She tried to embrace him but he pulled away, feeling too raw to properly function right now. He stared at the ground, unmoving as the truth of it all became apparent. He was love with his best friend...and he could do nothing to stop anyone from taking her from him.
Star decided the best thing to do was to get them all out of there. Whatever Marco saw was intense and she needed to ensure he was alright.
Star stepped forward to the mirror, her cocky smile grinning back to her.
"Let me show you your hearts true desire" the voice taunted, black shape changing before her eyes.
First it had became Tom, well a younger Tom when Star had fallen for him forever ago. She scoffed, rolling her eyes as a new shape formed. Star could feel her cheeks blush at the sight of Oskar, smiling her direction while playing his keytar silently. She let out sigh of joy, content with the image before. But the image hadn't remained, confusing Star as it became a bit thicker, more her height.
And before she realized she was taking a step forward to get a closer look, she was staring into the face of her best friend. His light caramel brown eyes shining brightly in her direction as a smile formed on his mouth, his cute mole looking even cuter for some reason. His well kept brown hair seemed as soft as a rabbit and Star was overwhelmed with a sudden urge to touch it.
Scenes began to play and Star realized as they played how handsome Marco really was. She had forgotten his pessimistic attitude, countless images of him smiling towards her filling her sight and showing often the withdrawn boy had shown his pearly whites. Mewberty played, Marco on his knees, tears in his eyes as he whispered goodbye only for him to race he raced forward towards her, initiating a hug for the first time in their friendship, the Blood Moon Ball played as masked Marco began to sweep her off her feet so effortlessly she had forgotten how much of a daze and hypnotized she was when they began their dance. She didn't realize she had spent 60 hours with him, alone in a halted world, just...being with each other, making no effort to even fix their mistake as they just enjoyed their time with one another.
Marco smiled at her and she could feel her heart pound happily at his attention. She was in love with Marco! And she never...
"And now let me destroy what you failed to cherish"
Suddenly water filled the glass, Marco struggling to stay above the rising tide before being plunged underwater, his eyes wide with panic as he pressed his hand against the glass, a steady trail of air bubbles escaping his lips.
"Marco..." she whispered fearfully, pressing her hand against his before a rush of determination filled her body. She raised her wand, smashing against the glass but there was no crack, no sign it had been hit as Marco's movements began to slow, subtly but the lack of air to his lungs becoming more obvious as time marched forward.
"NARWHAL BLAST" Star screamed, pointing her wand at point blank range. The narwhal slammed against the mirror before being shot back toward Star, sending her to the floor, bones aching as she struggled to sit up.
She could feel her heart pounding in her chest as Marco mouthed her name one final time before air bubbles stopped, his eyes becoming distance, looking her way but unable to see anything at all.
Star's eyes began to pool with tears as she struggled to breathe.
Before she knew what happened, darkness overtook her.
She woke violently, nearly screaming Marco's name before realizing he was staring at her.
It was an illusion. Star had forgotten in it was just an illusion.
They were in the back of the Diaz van, far away from the school.
Ferguson filled her in after Star had passed out. Ferguson stepped up next and apparently the mirror was unable to decide what to show Ferguson, his heart's constantly shifting demands confusing the mirror so much it broke. Marco carried her out and they found themselves outside of town, the book burning to a crisp once they awoke. They called Mr. and Mrs. Diaz and she was now caught up.
She nodded, hugging everyone in the car as tight as she could though she could feel her heart jump out of control when she embraced Marco, holding on far longer than another of the others and equally surprised he made no motion to get out of her hug.
After dropping off Alfonso and Ferguson, the two teens tiredly went to their rooms, horrified they had been gone 7 hours in real time, the moon hanging high in the sky as a reminder.
They shyly said good night to the other, the revelation of their true feelings still fresh and new. And as far as they could tell, completely unreceptive by the other.
Marco laid on his bed, staring up at his ceiling. To say he was shocked would be an understatement.
He used to be so sure of his feelings for Jackie, for Star that he just kept on trying. But the book showed him many things, all of which were true.
He used to think of his mind as a lake. He would stand at the edge of it, look at his reflection and say with a knowing smile that he loved Jackie. And the lake's reflection would repeat his words back to him. And he was content. He did not peer deeper into the lake's unseen surface. He simply skimmed the top, never truly wondering or even processing what lay beneath. But the mirror dragged him under the surface, the icy cold water forcing him wide awake as his true feelings stared at him, formed right under the reflection he so often used to believe was true.
But he couldn't tell Star. She...she couldn't love him back. He was just Marco, safe kid. She liked Oskar right? True she said she liked him but that was as a friend.
"I'll never be worthy of Star" he whispered to himself.
Star Butterly began pacing her room, wondering if tonight was a good time or maybe she should wait.
"I really really want to tell him" she told herself "But it's been such a long day. A long, emotionally tough day...but he might need some Starshine! I mean I saw those images, I remember them. He loves being around me...maybe he loves..."
Star took a deep breath. She was Star Butterfly and she was going to tell Marco how she felt about him even if he doesn't feel the same! Because that's what you do when you love someone, tell them and be there for them even if they don't love the same way back!
Marco played with a loose thread on his jam jams when he heard on his door.
Before he could reply, the door was thrown up, Star's wide, shocked eyes the cutest thing he had seen so far.
"Whoops, Sorry Marco!" She shyly but cheerfully told him "I...I couldn't wait. I really need to talk to you about something..."
Star's heartbeat nervously, nearly leaping up her throat. Now that she was actually here, she felt scared and began doubting herself. Maybe it wasn't the best time. Maybe she couldn't handle him rejecting her. Maybe she should've just kept her feelings locked up.
No, she told herself, her feelings were already locked up and now that she had seen the light, she never wanted to go back to the darkness again. She loved Marco and she could no longer deny herself the warmth and joy she felt around him now that she knew the real reason she felt this way.
Though, she felt a spark of hope flicker brightly when he replied with an equally nervous tone and a very flattering "Sure Starshine, we can talk"
and as Star closed the door behind her, Marco's flushing and bright red face as his eyes were bright and completely awestruck at the sight of her, she couldn't help but think to herself.
Oh what's this? hee, Marco's totally in love with me.