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Chapter 21: She's Baaaaaaack
"You have a lot of nerve showing your face around here; especially in front of me!" Star said angrily. Her blood was beginning to boil.
"Woah! Star! Calm down!" Marco told her, gently grabbing her shoulders. He didn't understand why she was so upset.
"No! Marco! You don't get it!" Star exclaimed. Marco immediately let go of Star's shoulders. "Back on Mewni, he ran off into the woods with Mina! He betrayed us right after the magic was destroyed!" Star explained loudly.
"I admit. I know that I've done some slight wrongdoings in the past." Manfred spoke.
"Slight wrongdoings?! Ohhhhh really?! You betrayed my family! You betrayed every single
Mewman in the Kingdom!" Star shouted.
"Star? You're going to draw attention to us." Marco said calmly. "Breathe, Star. Breathe." Star took a deep breath in, then out.
"Sorry. It's just...after everything that happened back on Mewni...after witnessing the destruction of my kingdom and the pain my friends suffered...you still went with Mina. THAT is what upsets me. My friends almost died. All the monsters on Mewni almost died. I almost died! And-...and you just-...just-!" Star explained.
"Miss Butterfly, if you could please listen to what I have to say…" Manfred begged.
"Come on, Star. Let's just hear him out." Marco told her. Star let out a sigh, crossing her arms.
"Fine." Star said, sitting down on one of the chairs surrounding the table. Star looked at Marco, who stood there, not knowing what to do. She pointed her head at the chair next to him, gesturing for Marco to sit down. Marco suddenly realized what she wanted him to do.
"Oh! Sorry." Marco said, sitting down in the chair.
Back outside the cafe, Janna, Tom, and Ponyhead watched the camera feed, noticing Star and Marco sitting with Manfred.
"Woah hold up! That used to be Star's servant!" Ponyhead spoke.
"So is that who sent the note?" Tom asked.
"Must be." Janna replied. "But what kind of information could he possibly have?"
"Who knows." Tom said. "I don't know why but-...I have a feeling that the information he has…" Tom pointed to Manfred on the camera. "...isn't good."
"Back during Eclipsa's reign, I realize that I was bias, believing that the monster race was against our people and that all they would ever want to do was infiltrate our kingdom's monarchy and destroy the kingdom. I couldn't quite understand both your reasonings for siding with Eclipsa so I just went along with what the citizens thought, which was that the monsters were an evil race only bent on destroying everything we stand for and live by." Manfred explained.
"Uh-huh...you're not helping yourself." Star replied, annoyed. Marco covered her mouth with his hand.
"Go on." Marco told Manfred. Star took Marco's hand and gently removed it from her face.
"As I was saying, when the battle began, I didn't know what to do. Seeing the monsters in danger made me feel as if what I thought was misconstrued. I couldn't decide who was in the wrong anymore. Was it the monsters...or was it us?" Manfred continued. "After hearing the magic was destroyed and that the monarchy was in shambles because of it, I was incredibly lost. Being without a leader frightened me to no end and...when I heard that Miss Loveberry had ideas, it made me feel that there was hope. So I ran off into the woods with her as a devoted servant as I was for you and former Queen moon."
"With Mina? Are you insane?! I mean…she's insane! What were you thinking?!" Star asked him, wondering if Manfred had lost his mind.
"I'm sorry to say it but...she has a point. You saw her terrorize the monsters. She also tried to kill us. Why would you run off with someone who wanted to kill your own leaders?" Marco added.
"I...I don't know. I wasn't thinking." Manfred told them.
"So...are you uh...still working with her?" Marco wondered.
"No. I fled not too long ago. I've realized my mistake. That's why I apologize wholeheartedly, Star and Marco. I was wrong...and to be frank, I don't expect to be forgiven in any sort of way." Manfred said. Star and Marco could see from the look on his face that he was sorry. They looked at each other, thinking of how they should respond. Do they forgive him? He basically betrayed the crown and his kingdom as a whole. That is a big mistake. Star and Marco looked back at Manfred with smiles on their faces.
"...you know, we've all made mistakes. I have. Marco has. Do we even need to mention Song Day?" Star spoke.
"Nope." Marco said.
"And that time you broke good pigeon's leg?" Star added, gesturing at Marco.
"Nuh-uh." Marco spoke, shaking his head no.
"And the booth?" Star mentioned. Star and Marco stared blankly into space before Marco turned his head to Star.
"Was that...bad...exactly?" Marco wondered.
"Hm...I don't know." Star replied. "...I actually kind of liked it." She added.
"Huh...me too." Marco said, smiling at Star. Star smiled back.
"Um…" Manfred spoke. Star and Marco's eyes went wide, turning their attention back to Manfred.
"Oh! Um..." Marco muttered as Star cleared her throat.
"In all seriousness though, we forgive you." Star told him. Manfred's eyes lit up. He definitely didn't expect to hear those words.
"Thank you, Star and Marco. You haven't a clue how much this means to me." Manfred told them with a smile.
"I have a question though...why are you here? You said you have information for us?" Marco asked him. Manfred looked down at the table with a straight face, then back up at Star and Marco.
"I do...and I'm afraid you aren't going to like what I am about to tell you." Manfred told them. Star's head hung back in dread as she groaned.
"If it has to do with Mina again, I'm going to lose my mind." Star told him. Manfred shed a guilty smile. "Noooooooooooo." Star moaned before she brought her head back forward and faceplanted into the table. "What did she do now?" She said, muffled.
"It's not exactly what she did. It's what she's planning on doing." Manfred responded. Marco got his notepad and a pen and placed it on the desk, clicking the pen.
"Start from the beginning." Marco said. Manfred took a deep breath before speaking.
"Moments after I fled into the woods with Ms. Loveberry, that's when Mewni changed. I suppose that was your doing." Manfred spoke.
"Actually, Mewni and Earth cleaved together...and yeah...we did that...at least I think we did." Star told him.
"We did create those giant portals that were in the sky before our worlds collided so yeah, I'm pretty sure we're the ones that combined our worlds together." Marco explained.
"Ah. I wondered. Well, both Mina and I ended up in another section of the woods than we were previously. That's when we ran into 15 men." Manfred added.
"Wait, 15 men? Who were they?" Star asked.
"I'm not sure. I overheard their conversation not too long before I fled but I couldn't exactly make everything out. I can tell you that the men were...a bit intimidating." Manfred said.
"Intimidating? Like how?" Marco asked.
"Tall, muscular...angry." Manfred told him.
"Ohhhhh...that's not good." Marco replied.
"Anyway, I begged to be a part of it but it was as if Mina didn't trust me enough to hear it. I did hear a few quick words that were spoken, such as revenge and...and magic...oh, and something about one of our previous queens. It didn't make any sense because she has been long gone." Marco and Star held their breath hearing that sentence. "But I didn't know who these men were. I didn't know if I could trust them, even if Mina were able to. So I fled for safety." Manfred told them. Star and Marco gasped.
"Uh...wait, back to the previous queen...uh...thing. Whi-..which queen exactly?" Marco asked, nervously.
"I believe they mentioned Skywynne the Queen of Hours." Manfred said. "Why do you ask?" He asked them. Star started biting her lip as Marco started to sweat. This wasn't good to hear. They didn't know how to respond to this. Manfred couldn't know about Skywynne being in their time period, even if he wasn't in leagues with Mina anymore. He also couldn't know that Magic may still exist. Besides, what if someone else was listening? This screamed bad in every sense of the word.
"...no reason!" Marco said as his voice cracked, covering his mouth.
"We were just wondering." Star told him. "Continue." She added.
"Alllllright. So I don't know as to why Mina is working with these 15 men. The things which they speak of don't make a single bit of sense. That is why I warn you to keep a close watch for Mina and these men. I have a strong notion that what they are planning might be more dastardly than what she had tried before." Manfred told them. Star and Marco glanced at each other with worried looks before turning back to Manfred.
"Are you in any kind of danger? If you abandoned Mina she might have it in for you." Star told him.
"She's right. Do you need anything?" Marco asked.
"I'm alright. There were two benefits from being around Mina all this time." Manfred told them.
"Which is…" Star asked. Manfred shed a confident smile.
"One is Mina's battle tactics and fighting skills. I have learned her every move and know the way she thinks. Two…" Manfred said as he pushed part of his cape away, revealing a sword, "... is how to defend myself from her."
"Woah. That craftsmanship is amazing!" Marco said.
"I know...I named it quicksilver." Manfred whispered to him.
"You should've seen El Choppo. Aw man, what a beauty!" Marco said before Star took his face in her one hand, turning it to her.
"Guys! Can we focus please?" Star said. "What we really need to figure out is who these 15 men are." Star told them.
"How do you suppose we do that?" Manfred asked. Of course, Star knew the answer to that question. The answer was Skywynne. She could know the answer. She couldn't tell Manfred about her being here in this time period though, even if he was saying that he abandoned Mina and learned from his mistakes. Star decided to treat this delicately.
"We'll uh…we'll figure it out." Star told him.
"You will?" Marco asked before Star elbowed him. "Ow! I meeeaaan we will! We'll figure it out." Marco spoke.
"Well, I trust the both of you, no matter how you figure it all out." Manfred replied. Star observed him for a minute, making Manfred a little worried. "Did I...say something wrong?"
"No...no. It's just...you've become a much better person since the last time I saw you." Star told him. Manfred smiled. Star took a second before taking Marco's notepad and pen in her hands, beginning to write on it.
"What are you doing?" Marco asked. Once Star finished writing on the notepad, she ripped the piece of paper off of it and handed it to Manfred.
"What is this? A code?" Manfred asked.
"No. It's my phone number." Star told him. "If ever you need our help or if you're ever in danger, call me. Marco and I will be there to help." She finished.
"Thank you." Manfred spoke. Marco made a straight face.
"Hey, Star? Come grab a coffee with me." Marco asked her. Star gave him a raised eyebrow.
"I thought you said I shouldn't have coff-" Star started.
"Come grab some coffee with me, Star." Marco said through his teeth. Star took the hint, let out a sigh before standing up out of her chair.
"We'll be back, Manfred." Star told him.
"Not a problem." Manfred replied. Star and Marco walked over to the line in front of the counter, waiting to grab some beverages for themselves.
"Okay, Marco. What's wrong?" Star asked.
"Star, you're giving Manfred your phone number. You know that? Your phone number!" Marco reminded her.
"Yeah...okay...so?" Star asked.
"Well, I mean, Manfred used to work with the one crazy lady who tried to kill you and your family. What makes you think you can trust this guy? I've always had a bad feeling about him from the start anyway." Marco said.
"Look, he's changed! I can see it! He's not as selfish and rude and condescending as he used to be. Besides, something I've learned through all of our adventures is that everyone deserves a second chance." Star hesitated for a second. "And I can't believe I'm saying this but...I think Mina deserves one too." Star told a very shocked Marco.
"...please tell me you're kidding." Marco spoke.
"Nope." Star said before confronting the barista at the counter. "Two coffees. One regular aaaaand one decaf..." Star said, pointing with her fingers. "...unfortunately…" Star muttered quietly, really wishing she could have some regular coffee. Marco knew what was best for her though.
"You're serious?" Marco asked.
"Yup." Star replied before calling out to the barista. "Oh, and extra whipped cream and caramel in mine please!" She spoke loudly. Marco took her arms and held them, turning her to him.
"Okay, you've literally lost your mind." Marco said.
"Oh, no, no. Trust me. I've had caramel before. It's no big deal." Star said.
"No, Star. I'm talking about Mina. She tried to KILL YOU and your FAMILY." Marco reminded her.
"I know but...Marco...I think Mina needs help." Star told him.
"Oooookay. Why?" Marco asked.
"...Mina was Solaria's faithful warrior. I've heard so many things about Solaria. All she ever wanted to do when she was queen...was take land and...and bring revenge upon the monsters. She loved battle and..and war and...I think she brainwashed Mina into thinking that the only thing worth doing in life is fighting." Star explained.
"So you think you can change Mina's mindset from bad to good?" Marco asked.
"I think so. At least I hope so. Right when the ghosts of all former queens appeared in the realm of magic, which I thought was reaaally creepy by the way...I saw Mina's face when she saw Solaria helping me destroy the magic. She looked...betrayed and...lost. I have a feeling that if she knows that there are people out there that want to help her, she can turn back around." Star spoke.
"Hmm...I guess you're right. I did give Tom a second chance after the Blood Moon Ball and the Naysaya curse so...I guess Mina deserves one too...even though Mina is WAY worse than Tom" Marco replied. "Are you sure you can trust Manfred though? You don't think he's lying about betraying Mina. Do you?" Marco asked.
"If you think he's going to get as much information as he can out of us to bring back to Mina, then you're probably wrong." Star told him.
"How do you know?" Marco asked her. Star frowned.
"I know what it looks like when someone is lost and is trying to do the right thing. Remember when I was in that position after my mom disappeared? I know how it feels. I genuinely think that Manfred wants to make things right. I'm just wanting to give him a little leeway." Star said. Marco took a second to think about it before Star put a hand on Marco's shoulder. "You wanted to help me when I was feeling lost; you know, the school party when I admitted I had a crush on you, when I found out I wasn't a princess anymore, when my mom went missing-" Star continued as she counted with her fingers.
"Yeah. I remember." Marco said. "And...you did help me after...I broke up with Jackie…and now look at us." Marco shed a smile before Star did the same.
"Yeah." Star said, losing her train of thought.
"Oh, by the way, Sta-" Marco noticed she was dazed. "Star?...Star!" Marco asked.
"Huh? Oh yeah...sorry...I was just...uh...picturing you with...abs...again." Star said. Marco facepalmed. "What were you saying?'
"Anyway, I just want to make sure I was thinking the same thing you were, but how you were you going to find out who those 15 men are exactly?" Marco asked.
"Uhhhh...Skywynne?" Star told him.
"Okay, we were thinking the same thing." Marco replied.
"If Skywynne is involved, she might have some answers." Star spoke before the barista came back with the two coffees. One of them looked like a regular everyday cup of coffee. Another one had whipped cream on top, making it twice as tall as Marco's. Marco blankly stared at it.
"Youuuuu have a problem." Marco told her, seeing Star eating the whipped cream off of her coffee. She lifted her face, revealing a whip cream mustache.
"No, no, no. It's not that I have a problem. It's that you haven't experienced the power of whip cream." Star told him, pointing at her coffee. Marco picked up a napkin from the counter and wiped Star's face. "Oh...thanks." Star nervously chuckled. They walked back over to the table where Manfred was sitting. Manfred looked at the tall coffee Star was holding.
"May I ask what is on top of your coffee?" Manfred asked.
"Magic." Star said in an epic voice. Suddenly, Star's walkie talkie went off.
"Ghoul Girl to Sugar Addict. We have someone wearing a hooded cape at the back exit." Janna said through the speaker. Manfred gasped.
"I thought you two were alone!" Manfred spoke.
"We had to take precautions." Marco said as Star got her walkie talkie out.
"Sugar addict to Bunny Lover. Are you in pursuit?" Star asked.
"You know that name is so belittling." Tom spoke.
"Just tell me if you're closing in on the suspect!" Star exclaimed.
"Calm down! I'm closing in." Tom said.
"Roger that." Star replied. Silence filled the table. Marco began to quietly whistle as Star drummed her fingers on the tabletop. They stopped for a few seconds before Marco spoke.
"So uh...what's taking him so long?" Marco asked. Star took the walkie talkie and pressed the talk button once more.
"Sugar Addict to Bunny Lover! Who is the suspect?!" She asked once more.
"Could you please stop calling me-" Tom started.
"Tom!" Star exclaimed.
"See, that's better." Tom replied.
"Tom!" Star and Marco both yelled.
"Guys, chill. I'm almost there." Tom said. There were a few seconds before he spoke again. "Uhhhh...you might want to come out here." Tom said. Star and Marco got up out of their seats.
"Where are you?" Marco asked.
"Back door." Tom responded before the two of them ran to the back of the store. Star came to the door in the back of the room, jiggling the handle. The door wouldn't budge though. Marco put an arm in front of Star.
"Stand back!" Marco told her as Star took a few steps behind her. He brought his leg up and back, getting in a kicking position. "Hiiiiiya!" Marco shouted, kicking the door open, able to see outside.
"Freeze!" Star and Marco exclaimed as they stood in a fighting stance, seeing Tom...with Skywynne. They loosened their positions.
"Skywynne! Wha-...I told you not to come!" Star spoke.
"This...um...this might look bad but-" Skwynne started.
"Bad? Bad?! Skywynne! You're putting yourself in serious danger here! You're not just any average everyday Mewman you know!" Star exclaimed.
"She has a point! In there is a man that used to work with a Mewman warrior that almost
killed the royal family and all of monsterkind, including me and Star! What if she was here right now and knew that a Mewman queen from hundreds of years ago was standing here right now?" Marco explained. Skywynne dropped her head, feeling extremely guilty.
"...I really messed up. I just want to be a part of this and help in any way I can. Is that wrong to think; wanting to help?" Skywynne asked. Star and Marco frowned, seeing the dismay on her face. Star, even though she was very upset Skywynne didn't listen to her and Marco, had some sympathy. Star had her moments where she wanted to help so desperately, she went against her peers. She could understand where Skywynne was coming from. Star has been called childish, rebellious, and crazy for wanting to do what was right for her kingdom. She didn't want to turn into one of the people that treated herself badly for wanting to do right.
"Hey…" Star spoke. Skywynne lifted her head. "Even though what you did was not the smartest idea...I get it. I've wanted to help my kingdom, even if preeetty much everyone told me not to." Star told her. "So...it's okay. I know you didn't mean anything by it." Skywynne shed a slight smile.
"You know, there is a way you can help us if you really wanted to." Marco said.
"Really?" Skywynne said, excited.
"Yeah. But not here. You never know if someone's...you know...watching us." Star reminded them. "Tom?"
"Got it. Come on, Skywynne." Tom said as he guided Skywynne away from Star and Marco and towards his car.
"Soooo what should we do now? It's your call." Marco asked. Star thought to herself for a second before turning towards the door.
"Come on, Marco." Star said. They both opened the door and walked inside, making their way back to the table where Manfred was sitting at. Star and Marco walked up to him.
"Is everything alright?" Manfred asked.
"Oh yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Everything's fine. We just uh...have to go." Star told him.
"Really? Why so soon?" Manfred wondered.
"Oh, uh...we have to...uh…" Marco had to think of something quick. He couldn't tell Manfred they had to go talk to Skywynne, even if Manfred isn't in leagues with Mina anymore. They had to leave though. Skywynne was in a bit of danger hanging around the cafe. Someone could already know she was here. Marco glanced at Star with a face that screamed 'HELP ME!'. Star immediately got the message.
"We're going...back home! Toooooo meet with the mailman!" Star told him.
"...at almost 8 PM?" Manfred wondered.
"Yup! Special delivery. We need to be there when it comes." Star added.
"Special wha-" Marco asked before Star put a hand over his mouth. Marco moved her hand out of the way.
"Hope you don't mind if we leave a little early." Star spoke with a smirk.
"Oh, not at all, Miss Butterfly! If you have somewhere to be, then I will not hold you up." Manfred said as he stood up and reached out his hand. Star took his hand and shook it.
"Thanks for telling us about Mina. You have no clue how much we appreciate you telling us all this." Star said before Manfred let go of her hand and shook Marco's hand.
"Yeah, man. Thank you." Marco added. Manfred let go of Marco's hand.
"If it means keeping you both safe, it's worth it." Manfred spoke.
"Well, we'll make sure to keep in touch." Star said.
"As will I." Manfred replied, holding up Star's phone number written on a piece of paper.
"Cool. Take care!" Marco told him while he and Star walked away. Suddenly, Star came back, grabbing the coffees they forgot on the table.
"Need these." Star said with a cheeky grin before rushing back to Marco.
Everyone made it back to Marco's house shortly after Star and Marco bid farewell to Manfred. Just when they thought there weren't going to be any more major problems, of course, Mina is now back in the picture. It really frustrated Star. She just wants all of this to be done and over with. The group were sitting in the living room as Star and Marco informed their friends of what Manfred told them.
"Nooooooo!" Ponyhead yelled. "But I thought we were done with that crazy psycho maniac!"
"Nope." Marco said.
"Uuuuughhh. So annoying. Can she just...you know...stop?" Janna asked.
"Janna, it's not that easy to stop a lunatic like Mina." Tom replied. "You would have to take risky measures to stop someone like her." Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
"Ooo! It's here!" Star exclaimed.
"What's here exactly?" Marco asked.
"My package! Just a sec!" Star told him as she stood up.
"Wait, a package? But-...you were serious?!" Marco asked.
"Yup! I forgot before but you helped me remember back at the cafe!" Star told him before she skipped over to the door, opening it when she got to the doorway. A mailman stood at the door, looking as if he was about to fall asleep. Star looked at the small package in the mailman's hands. Her eyes grew wide with excitement.
"Ooooooooooo! Thank you! Wow, I want to be as awake as you at this time of night! I must know your secret!" Star told him, hopping up and down like a little rabbit. She came close to the mailman. "Do you drink caffeinated coffee? My boyfriend won't let me drink it." Star whispered to him, pointing behind her at Marco. Marco's eyes went wide.
"What did I do?!" Marco asked, slightly concerned. The mailman had no reaction.
"...can you sign this, please?" The mailman said, emotionless and soulless, handing her a clipboard. Star took the clipboard in her hand.
"Okay, okay. I get it. Secrets are sometimes best kept a...secret." Star said, nervously clearing her throat. "You knoooww...it's my first time getting a package 'Earth style'...and signing a slip for it." Star told him, sprightly.
"...you don't say…" The mailman replied...again...emotionless. Star began signing the paper on the board. Once she was done she handed the clipboard back to him. The mailman looked at the paper, seeing Star's signature...along with some hearts...and spiders...and squids. The mailman shrugged.
"...good enough. Here you go." The mailman said as he handed her the package. Star's excitement grew more once she held the package.
"Thank you!" Star said before closing the door excitedly shut while the mailman stood right in front of it as it slammed.
"She doesn't drink coffee?" The mailman asked himself as he walked away, wondering how in the world she was so energized. Star walked back to the group with the package in her hand.
"Soooo what did you order?" Tom asked.
"Wait here!" Star said as she walked into the kitchen real quick.
"Must be something huge." Janna said.
"...or dangerous." Marco said.
"Or it might be something for me! Have any of you ever thought of that! We give besties gifts! You guys don't normally get them because Star and I are best besties, okay? Just so you know." Ponyhead spoke with her nose in the air.
"I'm rather excited to see it honestly!" Skywynne told them.
"You really don't know Star as well as we do. Sometimes things she buys or makes can be...unique."Tom told her. Star came back after about 20 seconds.
"Narwhal-kitten-spider socks!" Star exclaimed in excitement. On her feet were blue socks. On each foot of the sock were a...somewhat ghastly...morph of a narwhal, kitten, and spider. "I got them made custom!"
"Wait, wait, wait. Are you saying your socks represent a hybrid of a narwhal, kitten, and spider?" Janna asked.
"Yeah!" Star said.
"...cool." Janna said, giving a thumbs up.
"Okay, first off…why? Second, how did you order that exactly?" Marco asked. "You don't have any money!"
"I didn't use money! I used this magical card you have with a lot of numbers on it!" Star told him.
"You what?! Star! That's my credit card!" Marco exclaimed.
"See? That's not money!" Star told him.
"Yes it-..." Marco sighed. "Wait a minute. My card has a pin number. And...and you need a zip code! How'd you get those?" Marco wondered.
"Oh! Janna told me them!" Star said, pointing at Janna.
"Glad to be of service." Janna said calmly as she looked at cards in her wallet.
"Identity theft, Janna. IDENTITY THEFT!" Marco shouted. Skywynne leaned over to Ponyhead.
"Should I be concerned or-..." Skywnne asked.
"Oh, no. Earth turd's just having one of his episodes again." Ponyhead told her.
"Earth what?" Skywynne asked.
"I heard that, Ponyhead!" Marco told her.
"Guys? Maybe we should uh...get back to what we were talking about?" Tom asked, trying to get everyone focused again...and to get Marco to calm down a bit.
"Right. Anyway, well...I could've stopped her." Star said, becoming saddened. "My mom, Eclipsa and I did let her run off into the woods so...I guess it's our fault." Star said, shrugging with a frown.
"Star, it's not your fault." Tom told her.
"He's right. There's no way you could've known this would happen." Marco told her.
"I guess. I just really want to help her." Star added.
"I'm...sorry? Help Mina?" Janna spoke, a little concerned with what she said.
"Look. I know Mina doesn't mean what she does. From what I heard, she used to be a peasant girl who was kind-hearted and gentle, while still believing that her kingdom deserves the best and was willing to fight for it in a civil way..." Star began to explain. "...but Solaria brainwashed her into believing the wrong things."
"Um…" Skywynne started to speak. Everyone turned their heads to her. "I'm sorry but...who's Solaria and...and Mina, you said?" She asked.
"Solaria was-" Star stopped. She'd rather not tell Skywynne that Solaria was her daughter. That might not bode well. Plus, it could affect the time stream if she found out. Star had to be careful. "...was a former queen sometime after you were queen." Star said.
"Ah. Okay. What about Mina?" Skwynne asked.
"A lunatic?" Tom spoke.
"A maniac." Ponyhead added.
"A mental case?" Janna said.
"Guys!" Star exclaimed, taking a deep breath before speaking. "Mina...is a woman who doesn't exactly have the best motives? I guess?" Star looked down and sighed. Marco watched as he frowned. "I used to look up to her when I was little. She was my role model. She knew how to fight and survive and...she was the coolest…" Star's face shed a bit of anger. "...or so I thought." Star lifted her head. "Mina's power-hungry. She desires control and justice. She tried to kill my family and friends. She tried to kill all monsterkind, all because a queen with the wrong mindset towards monsters told her, 'Oh, monsters are bad and are trying to overthrow the kingdom and kill every Mewman in creation! Bla bla bla bla bla.'." Star explained.
"Oh...oh dear. I'm...so sorry." Skywynne said, feeling very sympathetic. Star suddenly realized Skywynne was starting to feel bad for her. She waved her hands about, making it known to her that there was no reason for her to feel any sympathy at all.
"No...no no. It's okay." Star told her as she dropped her arms. "I still think she deserves a second chance, considering her situation. She was misled. It's not entirely Mina's fault that she's the way she is." Star said. "But yeah, we won in the end but...she never...ever stops trying to get rid of everyone and take over any kingdom...or world...she sees in sight." Star said.
"Well, I mean...it's a good thing you were able to stop her." Skywynne replied.
"While that is true, what we have to figure out is how to stop her this time around." Marco said. "Speaking of which...Skywynne? Remember how we said we could use your help?"
"Oh yes! I completely forgot about that." Skywynne responded. "How can I be of any assistance?"
"Well, not to scare you or anything but...Manfred might have mentioned...uh...you." Star told her. Skywynne gasped. Fear covered her face.
"...I'm sorry? Why would-" Skywynne asked timidly.
"That's the thing. We have no idea. We did find out a bit more information as to what Mina has been planning so we were wondering if you could help us put the pieces together." Star said.
"Well... I'll answer what I can." Skywynne said, still a little scared as to why she's involved.
"Great." Star said. She tried to figure out how to start this conversation."So...Manfred mentioned that Mina mentioned about you along with...I think it was 15 or 16 men?" Marco told her.
"Wait, I'm sure it was 15 men." Marco told her.
"Okay then. 15 men. Oh, and she said the word 'revenge' too. Remember?" Star spoke.
"Oh yeah! And 'magic'!" Marco asked. Skywynne was starting to feel lightheaded. Panic started to flow through her. She was terrified now. Skywynne immediately got up, feeling a bit dizzy.
"Skywynne?" Marco called. Skywynne couldn't talk right.
"I...I.." Skwynne stuttered before running over to the steps, hurrying her way upstairs into Marco's room. The group looked at each other with worried looks, wondering what was going on.
"Okay...like...what just happened?" Ponyhead asked.
"I don't know. It's like she was freaking out or something." Janna told her.
"Is she okay?" Tom asked.
"I don't know." Marco replied. Star stood up.
"Let me talk to her." Star said to everyone before walking towards the stairs, making her way up the steps. Once she got to Marco's room, she knocked on the door.
"Uh...Skywynne?" Star asked, taking her time to grab the doorknob and open the door. She slowly turned the knob, opening the door. "Can I come in?" Star asked. She looked towards Marco's desk, seeing Skywynne in a full-blown panic. Star walked over to her. "Skywynne? Talk to me." Skywynne tried to calm herself down.
"...this is all my fault." Skywynne said quietly.
"Wait, what?" Star spoke.
"I'm the reason...that Mina has this plan in her head." Skywynne told her. Star pulled a chair next to Skywynne, sitting in it, facing her.
"I doubt it's your fault." Star said. Skywynne turned to Star.
"It is...but I never intended for any of this. It was all an accident and-..." Skywynne stopped mid-sentence, dropping her head.
"Hey." Star spoke. Skywynne lifted her head. "You can tell me. You can trust me. Okay?" Skywynne looked to her side before looking back at Star.
"...there are two things I need to tell you about. I'd rather tell you first before I tell anyone else though." Skywynne said to Star. Star nodded in response. " Alright...so there's the spell that went wrong…
...and Astroida."
CHAPTER 22 COMING SOON!