So I must apologize for the long wait for this chapter. I quit my job back in September because some family issues came up and I had to be home to take care of my mother. I have been very busy taking care of the house, our animals, and my mother. I left my job to be a care aid for her. She's perfectly fine but had a major surgery on one foot so she can't take herself to appointments, or care for her pets among other things. So that being said. I really am sorry. I finally got a free minute to write this chapter. I hope you all enjoy it.
Star, Marco, and Vanessa walk around the town looking for things to help Eclipsa and Moon after the baby comes. Star gathers clothing with Vanessa as Marco scavenges the market for anything that would help him make anything to baby proof the castle, which seems to be an attempt made in vain seeing as most shops don't cater to keeping children safe.
"I'm going to have to go back to earth for the stuff I need for the baby." Marco says in an exasperated tone as he walks up to Star and Vanessa who are looking at surprisingly cute baby clothing.
"I like this one it's quite cute, also Marco Mewni isn't the same as earth. Royal families either magic the things they don't want children to get into shut or they higher a warlock to do it for them." Vanessa says holding up a royal blue dress that looks like it is made for a doll.
"Huh, I never thought of that." Marco says as he leans against the poll holding the stall's awning
"How do you think I babysat the buff frog children? I'd magic shut every door and anything else I was worried about them getting into. I mean when they were little eggs it was easy but as they grew arms and legs magic was a necessity. Also Aunty Vanessa, I do think that's cute. Lets get it" Star says to Marco and then turns to agree with her Aunt.
Marco just shrugs and follows the girls to the next stall. The shopping trip continues on with Vanessa talking to Star about her little sister and Marco following behind them keeping an eye out. He has been hyper-vigilant Ever since the attempt on Eclipsa's life. Marco had changed in the last few months more than the rest of the group. He had started to grow and turn into the handsome man he was in Heckapoo's dimension. He was going through his awkward teen years but you could see in his eyes that he was much more mature than his body gave him credit for.
He walked with his signature read hoodie and jeans but now his sword was strapped to his back at all times and the shield securely strapped to his wrist ready at a moments notice. Star was his Best Friend, and he made it his own personal responsibility to take care of her. He was her guard, squire, best friend, and confidant. Marco let the girls relax and kept an eye out for any suspicious activity.
They finished shopping and Marco escorted them back to the castle and Vanessa to her quarters with Star and then took Star back to her room.
"Do you need anything else from me before I head to bed Star?" Marco asks.
"No, Thank you. But I have to ask. Was someone following us today? You seemed on edge for some reason." Star asks.
"No, I just worry. Ever since the Attempt on Eclipsa's life I've been keeping a better eye out on things that is all." Marco explains.
"That's a relief, but you would tell me if something was wrong correct?" Star asks.
"With out hesitation. We are a team." Marco says as he takes Stars hand in his.
"Thank you. Good Night Marco." Star says as she takes a step forward and gives Marco a kiss on the cheek. Marco smiles brightly at Star and blushes brightly.
"Goodnight Star." Marco says as Star lets go of his hand and steps back into her room and shuts the door behind her. Marco stands there for a long moment with a goofy smile on his face. A few minutes later Eclipsa walks up to Marco who is still standing in front of Star's door with a goofy smile on his face.
"Marco, are you alright?" Eclipsa asks in a concerned tone which pulls Marco back down to Mewni.
"More than alright." He says while still smiling, he turns to look at Eclipsa.
"Why do you… oh my goodness She kissed you!" Eclipsa whispers excitedly as she shoves Marco away from the door.
"Woah." Marco says as he's shoved down the corridor.
"Tell me!" Eclipsa exclaims after she has Marco a safe distance away from Her daughter's room.
"She gave me a Kiss on the cheek." Marco says with a dreamy look on his face.
"Oh bollocks, just a kiss on the cheek? I need to have a talk with that girl about bravery." Eclipsa says to Marco then more quietly to herself.
"I'm more than happy with Star setting the pace, I want her to be comfortable. I don't expect anything from her but friendship." Marco says to Eclipsa with a smile.
"Okay, you pass. I can't wait for you to be my son-in-law." Eclipsa says patting Marco on the chest.
"Wait, I pass? Pass what?" Marco says in confusion, not realizing that he was being tested until that moment.
"The Future Son in law test." Eclipsa says as she walks away causing Marco to be even more confused.
"Sometimes talking to Eclipsa is enlightening other times I feel like I'm being left out of a conversation. But right now I feel like Star and I are both being left out here." Marco says to himself. He shrugs and walks back toward his room which is the opposite way Eclipsa had dragged him off too.
"Talking to yourself will make people think you are crazy." Star says to Marco as she leans on her door frame.
"I wasn't… I mean I was after Eclipsa left. But…." Marco says stumbling over his words.
"I know, I heard her voice what did she say to you Marco?" Star asks.
"That I passed? I don't really know what that means honestly. She's confusing sometimes." Marco says to Star as he walks over to her again. She smiles at Marco because she knows what it means.
"It means that you passed the test to be with me." Star explains.
"I… I… Did?" Marco asks.
"Yes." Star answers with a smile.
"I didn't realize I was being tested?" Marco says to Star.
"Neither did I but that doesn't mean you needed to know. Maybe my mothers' just wanted to know if you were worthy of being with me. Which we already know." Star says with a smile.
"We… We Do?" Marco asks.
"Yes Marco, we do." Star says to the boy in front of her.
"Star… Would you like to go on a date with me?" Marco asks.
"Yes. I would." Star says smiling her megawatt smile that Marco loves more than life itself.
"Good, I'll get the date sorted out and then I'll let you know?" Marco asks.
"No, I have one already planned. I have been waiting for you to ask me out on a date for 2 years. Let's wait until after my little sister gets here and everything is settled and then we will go?" Star asks.
"Sounds perfect. Goodnight Star." Marco says as he leans down slightly and gives Star a gentle kiss on the forehead. This time its Star's turn to blush brightly as she shuts the door and Marco strolls away.