Last Time On Dimension Hoppers...
"I'm...sorry. I for real thought I was doing the right thing. After the whole Venus catching the whole school on fire incident, that was when I realized for the first time in my life that I affect people with my problems. I want you to lean on me whenever you're in trouble and I meant it when I said I'll be your knight in shining armor but I realized that maybe it's best for us if we stay apart.
"I didn't mean to say all those hurtful things to you. Honest. When I said them, I thought they were necessary because I felt that I had to push you away and saying those things will push you away. After I said them, I started regretting them. Can we go back to before all this happened? Let's help each other out, just like we used to do," Star explained. Macaria moved the hand that was grabbing her arm down until she and Star were holding hands. They both smiled.
"Should we make a contract?"
"Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the finest of them all?" Brittney told herself, looking in the mirror as she fixed her makeup. "Ain't it obvious? You," Pando answered, throwing and catching a basketball as he layed on the nearby couch.
Brittney didn't say anything. "You're nervous? I thought you were excited?" Pando asked. "Obviously I am. It's just it's my first time doing something like this. I never do this stuff," Brittney answered. "Tune what everyone thinks out and just do yo own thang. If they don't like it, I'll kill them for you," Pando said. Brittney sighed as she closed her lipstick. "You're still playing my bodyguard, right?" She asked. "I gotchu, queen. Don't you want Wong Cosmetics? Goooooo!" Pando answered. Brittney nodded and stood up. "Alright. I'm going."
She left the room and was intorduced to all of the guests who were taking pictures. She waved at everyone as she walked up to the stage. "Good evening! Happy Valentine's Day! Wow, I wasn't expecting so many people!" Brittney started. The audience laughed.
"So, I'm Brittney Wong, also known as Wong Jia Li, and this is my first time hosting a release party. I'm really thankful to my father for allowing me this opportunity to host this whole event. I kinda feel the pressure. I just turned 18! Ever since I was young, I've watch my father do what he does and that would inspire me. I realized how important Wong Cosmetics is for him and I want to help keep his dream alive. Now I have a chance to help out, even though it's small.
"In the past, the release parties were pretty much straightforward. Take pictures with the host and buy products. This time, I've added more things to truly make this feel like a party. Wong Cosmetics' newest collection, Lovely Cupid, is based off of Valentine's Day. If you guys want to gift your Valentine something, you can get a product for 15% off and write a special message. Fans of fashion gurus such as Cylie Yenner and Rihannah, I got some autographs on some of the products.
"I will do some makeup demonstrations and personally help you guys with your makeup. We have stations all over the place. At each station, we have lists of the ingredients to prove that Wong Cosmetics is perfectly safe. A way to debunk the rumors. There are marshmallows, cupcakes, and cookies set for those who only came for the food.
"I even have a litte area for little ones called Cupidland to have some fun with dolls, glitter, nail polish, and other items. We have a red carpet area where you can have your own little photoshoot. I got some celebrities to try on Lovely Cupid and their tutorials will be playing on the screens. I was the one who came up with the ideas and the theme and I worked hard to make this place look like a romantic Heaven. I hope you all enjoy this! Thank you so much for supporting Wong Cosmetics!"
Everyone applauded and got busy. Brittney would walk around and help out as much as she can. She remembered everything about the collection and answered every question that she was asked about the collection. She did a bunch of makeup tutorials and helped even more people with applying makeup. She played around with the kids in Cupidland and she helped couples write little notes to their significant others.
Reporters who were reporting on the event did not hesitate to explain how Brittney hosted the party. They were all confident that out of all of her siblings, Brittney is the best candidate for Wong Cosmetics and how she is a great leader. They even noted how she actually enjoyed the event and it was obvious that she cared.
At the same time, Pando was up to something.
"That fucking half god owes me..." Pando mumbled as he entered an abandoned warehouse with his Ikenga in tow. "I wanted to see Brittney's presentation..." Onwa mumbled. Anya slapped her. "Stop talking or they will spot us!" Too late. They heard the click of a gun.
The Wooletts put up their black mouth masks. Suddenly, the sound of a bunch of guns started sounding all over the warehouse as they fired. Bullets went left and right. Pando summoned his glock and started shooting back while Anya turned into a sniper gun and Onwa vanished somewhere to snipe the enemies.
Soon, men started coming out and Pando fought back. Onwa would shoot them down whenever Pando was too occupied to noticed there was someone behind him. One guy took out a knife. "Damn. Didn't they tell you to not bring a knife to a gun fight?" Pando asked before shooting the guy in the head.
After a while, all of the guys were laying dead or close to death on the floor. Omwa returned amd Anya transformed back into an Ikenga. Pando grabbed a guy who was half alive. "Take me to your leader," he whispered into the guy's ear. The guy started crying. "Ewwww! He's peeing! Immortal's filled with pussies!" Onwa cried.
"That won't be necessary," a voice said from above.
Pando pointed his glock at the figure above. "Come down and face me, Earthling!" He cried. The figure jumped down from the little balcony he was on. "You're this Sensei Brantley dude Star told me to assassinate?" Pando asked, still pointing his glock at the figure. "Yep. Damn. You showed my men no mercy. By the way, you're brother works for Immortal now," Sensei Brantley said.
Pando didn't press the trigger like he was supposed to when he heard the last thing Sensei Brantley said. "Sure. Anga's stupid, but he ain't that stupid. 'Sides, my Ikenga woulda told me if he did," Pando said. Onwa suspiciously looked at Anya who was looking down in shame. "You don't believe me? Fine. You'll find out yourself. The truth always come into the light," Sensei Brantley said. Pando was about to shoot when he heard the last thing Sensei Brantley said before vanishing with a smoke bomb.
"I'm gonna take Macaria Diaz to a beautiful place."
Act 7: white lies.
Star woke up early, which was not normal.
He quietly slipped out of bed and went down to the kitchen. Once he arrived at his destination, he pulled out his phone and searched all sorts of recipies. Eventually, he found a red velvet cake recipe. "Perfect. I'll do this."
He searched all over the kitchen and took out the ingredients. He carefully followed the recipie as he made the cake. When he was done, however, he was confused. First of all, the cake was lopsided. Second, it looked more like a chocolate cake. Star was completely confised as he co pared his cake to the picture of the red velvet cake he tried to make. "Why does it look like that?" He wondered out loud.
Macaria came downstairs and saw Star still staring at the cake in the kitchen. "What happened?" She asked with a yawn. "I made you a cake...?" Star answered. Intriuged. She took a small piece of the cake and ate it. "Is it good?" Star asked. Tears started running down her face as she struggled to swallow the cake. "Mmmmm! Yummy in my tummy!" Macaria said with a thumbs up. "Stop lying! It's horrible!" Star cried.
Macaria started coughing nonstop and Star quickly grabbed a glass of water for Macaria. "You didn't have to fake it," Star said, handing the glass to Macaria. She took a sip before saying something. "It's your first time doing something like this so I didn't want to make you feel bad." Star sighed and shook his head.
"You guys are awake?" Leo asked as he entered the kitchen. "You want chocolate cake?" Macaria asked. "Oooo! Sure!" Leo cried, taking bites out of the cake. Macaria watched him in surprise. "That guy can eat anything," Star said. Jinx appeared and Leo started playing with the cat.
Macaria and Star sat on the kitchen island. "So, today's the Prom Dress Fashion Show so I'm gonna be busy all day. Can you and Leo try not to burn down the house while I'm gone?" Macaria asked Star. "Sure. We'll be Maßöffner hunting anyway," Star answered. "Good. Ima take a shower," Macaria said, leaving the island.
"I thought you two was supposed to keep your distances," Leo asked after making sure Macaria was in the bathroom. "We was, but then we ended up in the Cuzco Empire and we got into this fight. Now, we cool again," Star answered. "As your right hand man, can I say something?" Leo asked. "Go ahead," Star answered.
"I think this is a bad idea," Leo said. "It'll be fine. I don't got feelings for he, she don't got feelings for me, and I realized leaving her alone will get her into more trouble. I'd rather have her right next to me so I can protect her when trouble comes," Star said. "Still think it's a bad idea..." Leo mumbled.
On Monday, all of the girls kept on talking about the fashion show. "Yes! It was a huge success!" Brittney cried. "And we got so much money!" Macaria cried. Jackson, who sits in front of Macaria, turned to face her. He had a bouquet of roses. "Congrats on the fashion show!" He cried, handing Macaria the roses. "Awwwww! Thanks!" Macaria cried, taking the roses.
Stat saw this exchange. He and Jackson met each other's eyes. What are you gonna do, Starboy? Jackson mentally taunted him. I can do better, Earthling! Star mentally told him.
During PE, Star went outside and started searching the ground for flowers. "What are you doing?" Jan asked. "I gotta get flowers for Marco," Star answered. Jan blinked. "From outside? Just go to a flower shop." It was Star's turn to blink. "You right, you right."
The next day, Star arrived with a bunch of random flowers he found at the flower shop. He put them on her desk. "Your welcome!" Star cried. Macaria blinked. "Thanks...?" Macaria said. "Woah. Alister Grimaldi has his sights on Macaria!" One student said. "Honestly. All that girl does is steal men!" Another student said. "Yo, she's the reason why my boyfriend broke up with me!" A third girl cried.
After a student council meeting, Macaria stretched and found herself feeling more exhausted than usual. Jackson came into the classroom and gave her a Koce. "You should take breaks every now and then," Jackson said. "I know but prom is coming up and that's lots of preparing on my part. As student council president, I gotta make it as magical as I can," Macaria said. Jackson patted her head. "You're doing good."
The next morning, Star gave Macaria a cup of coffee. "I don't drink coffee," Macaria said. "You're welcome!" Star cried before running off with Jan and Leo. Macaria blinked. "You gotta thank me for being a coffee addict," Brittney said, taking the coffee from Macaria. She took a sip before spitting it out. "Why dows it taste so bitter!?"
The next day, Jackson was helping Macaria wirh her homework when Star came in. "So then, you gotta take the-" Star interrupted Jackson by kicking him out of his desk. "Chillax. I gotchu! I did my homework for once! I can show you how it's done!" Star cried.
"Oh my gosh! Jackson!? Are you ok?" Macaria cried, checking on Jackson. Star blinked. "Wait! I'm showing you how everything's done!" Star cried. "I think I sprained my ankle!" Jackson cried. Other people in the classroom helped Macaria transport Jackson to the clinic.
The next day, Jackson came in with an ankle brace. Macaria didn't give Star any of her attention.
The next day, Star had to work at Ordinary Store. "I don't get it. I've been trying to go back to how everything used to be like between us but we're growing further and further apart!" Star cried. "I kinda feel you, bro. It's been two months and my mom hasn't come in and make threats yet. I feel like she got something up her sleeve and I gotta act like everything's normal but I can't," Jan said.
"Oh yeah! I remember her! Detective Patch, right?" Star asked. "Yeah," Jan answered. Star knew what he was about to ask was mine territory but he was curious. "Hey...uh...how come your mom's last name ain't Ordonia? How come she's doing what she does?"
"Yeah, I knew you would ask eventually. It happened a little after my youngest brother Kiko was born. My mom was still devastated about the death of Adorabella, her only daughter. She said she has nightmares where she saw little Adorabella in a white dress calling her name. Then she started getting suspicious. She didn't understand why it had to be her. After lots of digging, she found out that my dad was in a gang. Not just that, but he's an undocumented citizen. He's been using a dead guy's papers.
"I didn't really understand what was going on and I still kinda don't get what's going on since adults like to hide things from kids but long story short, she was hella pissed off that my dad lied to her. Then when she found out some of her children were gangsters, she couldn't take it anymore. Yada yada yada, more fighting then one day, she left.
"I was in 8th grade when she left and that messed me up. I guess you can call me a mama's boy. Adorabella was actually my twin sister and I was close to her. When she died I grew close to my mom. I was friends with Macaria and Jackson at the time but after my mom left, I started to isolate myself. At least I was kinda similar to them," Jan explained.
"Similar?" Star asked. "Jackson's family's supposed to be a picture perfect all American family. That ain't the case. His mom's a an elementary school teacher and a dance instructor but she sleeps around left and right. She's had how many illegitimate children? Then his dad owns a clinic but he's a huge drug addict. When I was younger, I was closer to Jackson and often slept over. I'd watch his dad beat him up just for making the littlest of noise. I guess that's why Jackson doesn't invite people to his house anymore.
"I guess Jackson's becoming a little like his dad. Back when we started high school, he started doing drugs. When he dated Macaria, he tried to quit them but now he does them a lot and shit. His brother Brady used to protect Jackson whenever his dad has his violent rages and would end up getting beat. Jackson feels hella bad for it. With a family like that, no wonder the guy's all messed up.
"Then Macaria. She used to have a happy family. She had her loving mom and dad who spoiled her silly. Macaria used to be a huge spoiled brat. Her dad suggested that she should start learning self defense so he had her take karate lessons. Of course, Macaria didn't like that. Then when she was 8, her dad suddenly left. For months. I remember she used to cry nonstop all the time. Then, on her 9th birthday, her dad got caught by the feds and got arrested. After she visited her dad in jail, she started to grow tough. Still, she didn't know what was going on.
"When we was in 8th grade, my mom told her mom about what she discovered and shit. Macaria just happened to hear everything. She learned anout the things her dad did. How he's an undocumented immigrant, how he's the real leader of the Perros, how he's killed a bunch of people, how he's sold some people into trafficking, how he sold drugs, and a bunch of other bad things that he's done. That was when she started her whole life plan thing. She was still close to Enrique de la Cruz, and didn't want to be close to him, but she used him to help her with things she couldn't do by herself in her life plan.
"I guess we can rope Brittney into this. I'm not close to her but Macaria is and she used to tell me these things before she cut me off. Her family is hella competitive. She has a bunch of stepmoms because her dad's a manhoe. You'd think she'd be close to her mom but she really isn't. Her mom desperately wants Brittney to take over Wong Cosmetics so she could use Brittney like a puppet and get whatever she wants. Her stepmoms want the exact same things with their daughters.
As for her father, she's actually never seen him. She just knows he exists. He calls the shots from behind the curtains. He's actually kicked out some of her steopmoms and their daughters out of the family. Her halfsisters are sabotaging each other left and right. They all want Wong Cosmetics themselves and for different reasons. She never really had parental love. If she wanted something, she'd get it just so they could shut her up.
"The three of use got messed up families. I think that's why we're kinda similar to each other, whether we want to admit it or not. The three of use want to protect the family we have left. Macaria wants to protect her mom. Jackson wants to protect his brother. I want to protect my brothers. Every day, I try to cherish the time I have with my remaining family members because you'll never know when they'll leave. As for people like Brittney who never knew the warmth of family, they only gotta look oit for themselves. I wish they can learn what it's like to actually be in a family," Jan explained.
Star thought of Leo who had to kill everyone in his family just to survive. Then Venus who was stuffed inside of a lamp because her parents didn't want her because she was different. Then the Ikenga who are just floating spirits who have no family. Then Pando who has to deal with assassination attempts by his very own half and full brothers and sisters. Then Brittney who had no family to love her. Then he thought Jackson who had to deal with a neglectful and abusive family. Then he thought of Jan who has to deal with his owm mother trying to rip his remaining family apart. Then Macaria who has to deal with the fact that her father is a criminal and the fact that she could get targeted because she's the daughter of a gangster.
Then he thought about his family. He was an only child and had one mom and one dad. They loved him to death and spoiled him silly but he always took them for granted. He felt that he didn't deserve a nice family. He wondered how they're doing. Are they eating well? Are they healthy? Are they feeling happy right now? Do they still love me after all the shit I've done? When I come back to Mewni, I'll show them how much they mean to me and I will never take them for granted again.
It was Mardi Gras.
On the news were the people of New Orleans preparing for the parade. "Woah! I wanna go!" Leo and Star cried. "You guys should see the one in Brazil. It's called Carnival. I have a brother who lives in Rio de Janeiro and he always send videos of the parade," Angie said. "Ooooo! But what's the occasion?" Star asked. "Lent starts the next day," Angie answered. "What's a Lent?" Leo asked.
"I don't want to get too religious, but basically it's a time where you have to make sacrifices. You see, I usually fast during all of Lent but for right now, Diosa's only fasting every Friday during Lent. Oh, and on Ash Wednesday. Lent ends on Easter and in Easter, that's when we eat a lot of food! Oh yeah, in Lent you're supposed to give up something important," Angie explained. "I see..." Star replied.
"Diosa, will you and the boys be fine on your own? I have a party tonight," Angie asked her daughter. "We'll be fine. Besides, every Mardi Gras you always have parties and you leave me alone for them. How come this year it's different?" Macaria asked. "There's more people in our family," Angie answered. "We'll be fine. Have fun," Macaria said.
After school and later on into the evening, Angie left for her party. Star had a great idea. "Yo! Let's go to the biggest party in the whole universe!" Star cried as Macaria was eating some fried chicken. "Not interested," Macaria said. "Come on! It'll be funnnnnn!" Star cried, opening a portal. "Star, I don't wanna go," Macaria said, putting her chicken down so she could scold Star. That was when he pushed her unto the portal. He, Jinx, and Leo followed.
"Welcome to the Bounce Lounge, the greatest, biggest, craziest club in the whole entire universe! Beings from all sorts of galaxies and dimensions come here with the sole purpose of partying!" Star cried. "I wanna go back. Take me back," Macaria said. "You gotta learn to let loose and have fun!" Star cried, grabbing Macaria's hand and dragging her to the bar.
"The drinks here are stronger than the drinks on Earth! Trust me!" Star said. "Fine. I'll try one drink. After, we go home," Macaria said. "Deal!" Star cried. The bartender came to them. "Woaaahhhhh! It's Star Butterfly! Why you here? Hiding from Pando Eze again or you here to party before you destroy shit?" The bartender asked. "Hahahaha! Fuck you goblins! Just here to show this human how we party in the universe!" Star cried.
The bartender noticed Macaria. "A human!?" He cried. Star signalled the bartender to come closer to him. "Get me the strongest drink you got," he whispered. The bartender did the ok sign and left. A few seconds later, he returned with a drink. "Take this. It's called Hangover Queen," the bartender said. Macaria eyed him suspiciously before taking a small sip from the drink.
When Macaria woke up, she found herself laying on the couch with a huge hangover. "What the fuck just happened...?" She mumbled. Suddenly she had to throw up so she quickly crawled over to the downstairs bathroom and threw up.
"Hahahahaha! Last night was lit!" Star cried, sitting up on the dinning table he found himself fleepinh on. "Wait, you remember what happened last night?" Macaria asked, battling a huge hangover. "Nope! But I guess we went to Venus' because I have some of her hangover remedies," Star said.
They took the remedies and suddenly they're hangovers were gone. "Woah," Macaria said. "I know, right!?" Star cried. "Yo! Look at all this!" Macaria cried, looking at her phone. Star leaned on her and looked at what she was showing.
Apparently, they were pictures and videos of their night out. They watched some of the videos and laughed like crazy. "Woah! We were really drunk!" Macaria cried. "Damn!" Star cried. They continued to laugh as they looked at the pictures and videos.
Leo, who found himself sleeping behind the couch with no clothes on, simply shook his head.
That Saturday, it was International Night.
Brittney was representing China so she wore a purple with white flowers qipao dress. With her wavy black hair, she let it down and put 2 little buns on top. She got 10 other girls to wear something similar to her and to perform a dance with her. On the stage, they danced to the song the had chosen. Everyone was shocked over the fact that Brittney is actually flexible and she can actually dance.
Next was Pando. He was representing Nigeria with the Ikenga and so he was dressed in a traditional Nigerian outfit along with the Ikenga and was wearing an Igbo chief hat. He had the stage set up as some sort of village with other dancers wearing traditional Nigeriam outfits. Then, the song Skelewoo started playing and Pando, the Ikenga, and the other dancers did the dance. They played and danced to a few other Nigerian songs. Everyone was amazed by the energy they brought in and found themselves moving to the beat.
Next were Star and Leo. They represented Italian culture, specifically the Roman Empire. They were dressed in gladiator outfits. They staged a gladiator scene at the colosseum. Everyone edged off their seats as they watched the fight. Star won and everyone cheered.
The rest of the performances carried on. Jan, who was representing Filipino cunture, was selling Filipino food and was wearing a traditional Filipino outfit. At the table next to him was Macaria who was representing Mexican culture and was wearing a traditional Mexican dress. She was selling Mexican food.
"I'll sell more food than you!" Jan cried. "You can stop telling yourself lies now cuz ima sell the most," Macaria told him. "Woah, intense rivalry going on!" Brittney cried as she approached them with Pando, his Ikenga, Star, and Leo. "I wish I saw y'alls performances!" Jan cried.
"Of course, my performance was the best!" Pando cried. "Ours was original!" Star cried. "Sit down, half god! I'm god!" Pando yelled. "Mine was better though!" Star yelled back. Pando started to chase Star. "They're at it again," Brittney said with a sigh.
Venus approached them and was wearing a traditional Arabian outfit. "The performances were amazing!" Venus cried. "You want some of my food?" Macaria asked. "No! Get my food!" Jan cried.
The night carried on.
Anga and Wingu were selling some clothing from Kenya right next to the Ikenga's table who were selling clothing from Nigeria.
Pando and a bunch of other students were doing a bunch of freestyle raps and were gaining a buncn of people to watch.
Brittney was with some other girls and were giving some people makeovers.
Star and Leo, fascinated by all of the cultures, were walking around the place. "Who knew Earth had so many cultures," Star said. "I know. It's so cool!" Leo cried. Someone who was representing India was selling some Indian dresses and food. "See anytning you like?" The student asked. The boys tried to food. "Woah! Spicy!" They cried.
Then there was Caribbean food next. "I like this!" Star cried. "Yeah! It's so good!" Leo cried. "You guys should go to the Bahamas and tell my cousins I say hi!" The student cried. "We gotchu!" Star and Leo cried.
Some students from Germany were singing some songs. "Eyyyyy! Your music's so good!" Star cried. "Shhhh! You're distracting them!" Leo cried. "Oh. Oops! Sorry!" Star cried as Leo dragged him away.
They entered the theatre to see some of the other performances.
A couple from Argentina did the salsa. Star and Leo cheered along with the audience.
A group of people from Iraq did a short play about mythology and culture that brought tears to the audience's eyes. "That was so deep, man!" Leo cried. "I know, right!?" Star cried.
2 guys from Egypt did a rap about Egyptian culture. Leo and Star nodded their heads to the beat.
A trio of girls from Hawaii set up the place to be like a luau. People swayed to the relaxing Hawaiian music. Leo ended up falling alseep.
Soon, the night ended. Star and Leo helped clean up along with the rest of the volunteers. After, the guys along with Brittney and Macaria changed out of their outfits and went to Ordinary Store for a little after party.
"So this is this Ordinary Store place," Brittney said, looking around. "I know it's nothing like your place but this place is homie. There are so many memories within these walls," Jan said as he opened a bottle of Tequila.
Macaria got a text so she took out her phone and checked what it was. Star noticed this and paid close attention to her reaction. A smile? Why's she smiling? He wondered. "I'll join you guys in one hot second," Macaria said, standing up. Star stood up too. "What are you doing?" She asked. "I'm going with you," Star answered. "It's fine. It's only Jackson. He wants to go skateboarding," Macaria said before leaving.
She arrived at the skate park with her skateboard and saw Jackson do some of the stunts. She clapped. "Nice one." Jackson heard her and skated towards her. "Sorry I wasn't at International Night. I'm just American," Jackson said. "It's fine. You still coulda came anyway. There were so many culutres this year," Macaria said. "I coulda. I had work though," Jackson said. "Oh yeah, that's true," Macaria said.
They started walking around the park. "So. You gonna do the Erik Baasc internship?" Jackson asked. "You didn't want me doing it, remember?" Macaria said. "Yeah, I know. It's just it's your life. I shouldn't be the one to decide on what you should do," Jackson said. "I guess if you put it that way. You usually have good judgement over everything. I trust your judgement so I won't do the internship. There are other jobs and internships out there," Macaria said.
Jackson smiled. "You were hoping I wouldn't choose the intership, weren't you!" Macaria cried. "I can't lie to you!" Jackson admited. Their hands brushed against each other.
"Hey. What are we right now?" Jackson asked. "I'm not sure anymore," Macaria answered with a shrug. She then decided that right now was the best time to talk about the whole Sensei Brantley thing. But then again, was it really necessary? It's been a month now and he hasn't done anything. Even though, he still had her and Jackson's nudes.
"Remember last summer...at the dojo...when we...uh...did the thing...?" Macaria started. "Yeah. What about it?" Jackson asked. "So, uh, what if someone caught us and took pictures of us doing it?" Macaria asked. "What? Someone did? Who?" Jackson asked. "I mean, he's probably been caught. He hasn't done anything for a month," Macaria said. "You sure?" Jackson asked. Macaria nodded.
They stopped under a flickering streetlight. Jackson looked around. "What?" Macaria asked. "Nothing. Everything will be fine. I promise. When have I ever lied to you?" Jan answered. "Why do you look worried then?" Macaria asked. "It's about the pictures. You'll never know if the guy is watching us in the shadows," Jackson answered.
Suddenly, some men popped out of the shadows. Macaria nervously looked at the men. "Um, Jackson..." Macaria said. She saw ome of their tattoos and figured out that they were members of the Gatos. Shit! fuck! They know I'm with Perros!? Macaria thought. "Jackson!" Macaria cried.
Why's he just standing there!? Macaria thought. "Jackson we have to get out of here!" Macaria cried. Then, the Gatos members grabbed onto her. Using the material arts she grew up learning, she fought them off. "Jackson!" Macaria yelled. "Everything will be fine," Jackson told her. "Jackson? You knew this would happen?" Macaria asked. A Gatos member knocked her out and started to drag her into the shadows.
Jackson sighed as a saw the scene unfold before him. Just how many lies has he told now? Exactly a year ago Jackson would have called out and brought down anyone who told a lie but look at him now. Everything that comes out of his mouth is a lie. He knew exactly what was going to happen to her.
But this time he chose to lie.
The other times he had to but this time he didn't. He chose to lie to her this time because he didn't want to see her cry. He wouldn't know what to do and would probably beat himself up. He knew this type of lie was a white lie. Even though white lies are lies told to make someone feel better, he understood that white lies are just as bad as the black lies he's told. So what should he do now? She's gone, probably never coming back.
"No. You're turning into dad, the one being in the universe you hate. I can't believe you actually let yourself sink so low!" Jackson cried. He started running to Ordinary Store and prayed that Star wwas there. Just as he hoped, there was Star. Even better, everyone was still there.
He barged in, completely out of breath. "Jackson? What happened?" Jan asked. Everyone stopped their celebrating and turned to look at Jackson. "I thought Macaria was with you. What happened? I better like it!" Brittney cried.
Jackson nervously looked around. "I...uh...I'm sorry..." "Sorry about what?" Onwa asked. "Macaria got abducted by Gatos. And Gatos are with Immortal. They're going to sell her into sex trafficking..." Jackson answered. "What!?" Jan and Brittney cried together. "The leader of Immortal, Ludo, wants to find a way to control Star so he decided to do that to Macaria..." Jackson said.
"How did you know!?" Star asked. "Issa trap," Pando said. Everyone turned to look at Pando. "Damn...I knew I shoulda killed you when I had a chance! 2 months ago after the big game Jackson offered me this contract to join him. He said that the plan is to kill Star. I said no to the contract, of course," Pando explained. Brittney gasped. "Bro, what the fuck!?" Jan cried.
"I was offered a better life if I went along with Immortal! But...I fucked up. Real bad. We gotta get Macaria back," Jackson said. "Where is she?" Brittney asked. "...on the way to the airport...I think..." Jackson said. "You think!?" Pando yelled, lightening flashing in the distance.
At the other side of town, a group of cars were driving down an abandoned road. "Damn...there's lots of lightening tonight. Seems like tonight's storm finna be intense," a guy in the main car said. "How's the girl?" Anpther guy in the passanger seat asked.
Sitting next to the first guy was Macaria. She was blindfolded, gagged, and tied up. She had just regained consciousness and was fake sleeping. The first guy slapped her, causing her to cry out. "She's still alive," he said. "Keep her alive. Y'all have no idea how much trouble I went through just to get her here," the driver said.
Macaria didn't even bother to hide her tears that were rapidly running down her face. She was scared, obviously, and there was a side that felt betrayed. Jackson was with these guys. He knew what was going to happen to her. And she trusted him. God, please help me!
Suddenly, lightening struck the main car, causing it to spin all over the place until it came to an abrupt stop. Then, the other cars around got stuck by the lightening. During the whole ordeal, Macaria's blindfold untied and she could see again.
The car she was in had flipped over. The Gatos members who were sitting next to her were dead. The one in the passenger seat was knocked unconscious. The driver wasn't in his seat. Her car door opened and she was dragged out by the hair. She screamed as much as she could through her gagged mouth.
When she saw who was dragging her, she discovered it was Sensei Brantley. "We got into an accident, but we're outta here. Make any other sound and you'll join the others in the car," he told her. Macaria stopped her screaming and started to silently cry. More bolts of lightening struck the place causing flames and smoke to fill the area. "What the fuck...?" Sensei Brantley mumbled. Macaria saw what he was referring to.
In front of them, there were two figure walking through the flames and smoke.
Now...it's time for...
Dimensional Interviews!
Pando: I'm here for the money. I'm getting paid, right?
Journalist: ...mkay
Pando: Yeah boi!
Journalist: What did you think of last season?
Pando: I didn't have enough screen time!
Journalist: What do you think of this season so far?
Pando: I got more screen time than the last chapter! There was even a whole arc about me!
Journalist: Do you still like being the supporting character?
Pando: I still feel like I deserve to be the main guy
Journalist: Alright. Now we'll be asking random questions that may or may not have to do with the story
Pando: Aight
Journalist: What's your fashion style?
Pando: Swag, gangsta, street style
Journalist: Who do you think has the best sense of style?
Pando: It's obviously me!
Journalist: Do you believe in ghosts?
Pando: I'm from Woolandia, what do you think?
Journalist: What would you do if you met Kelly from Star vs the Forces of Evil?
Pando: I'll teach her all of my ways!
Journalist: What would you do during the purge?
Pando: Shooting up the whole city!
Journalist: Would you raid Area 51?
Pando: Alien lives matter!
Journalist: What's your type?
Pando: Someone good looking, rich, and/or popular
Journalist: Do you consider yourself as a bad guy?
Pando: Ima god
Journalist: In the story so far, which event would you like to go back in time to fix?
Pando: The time Jackson offered me the contract. I wanna fucking kill that human!
Journalist: What do you think is gonna happen to you based on the events that's happend in the story so far?
Pando: I take over the world
Journalist: What is your biggest wish?
Pando: To kill my father
Journalist: What's your favorite movie genre?
Pando: Comedies, especially black comedies
Journalist: What's the dumbest thing you ever done
Pando: Gods don't do dumb things!
Journalist: What's your favorite subject?
Pando: History
Journalist: Do you think you act like your zodiac sign?
Pando: Yeah
Journalist: What would you be famous for?
Pando: For all of my raps
Journalist: What do you think is going to happen next chapter?
Pando: I fucking kill Jackson!
Journalist: List the cast from most favorite to least favorite
Pando: Brittney, the Ikenga, Jan, Macaria, Venus, Star, and Jackson
Journalist: Ok, last one, what's your New Year's Resolution?
Pando: To successfully take over as the God of War
Journalist: I see. Thank you, Pando Eze, for letting us interview you! That's the end of Dimensional Interviews and don't forget to continue Dimension Hoppers!
Next Time On Dimension Hoppers...
"Star...wake up..."
Star rubbed his eyes and found himself back in his bedroom on Mewni. "I'm home? How?" He wondered. He then saw his parents. They were both looking inside of a crib. Star wanted to know what was going on so he joined them.
"Isn't Starious so cute?" Moon told River who nodded. "What did the Oracle say?" He asked. "Star has great powers. Powers unseen before. Our son is going to become a powerful king!" Moon answered. "I'm so proud of you, son!" River cried. The current Star looked down in shame. "Sorry to disappoint...I don't ever make any of you proud."
"You want to know why I brought you here? A woman behind Star asked. Star turned around and saw that the woman looked familiar. "Wait...you're one of my ancestors! Ain't you the one who created the Dominus Cloister?" Star asked. "I am the Demigoddess of Time Skywynne Regiis Tempa Butterfly," the woman, Skywynne, said. Star blinked. "You..." "I travelled through time to find my decendant who's powers are capable of destroying the whole universe. Turns out it's you," Skywynne said.
"I don't know if I'm supposed to bow to you or not...you're one of the greatest rulers in all of Mewni history. My mom has always told me to be just like you..." Star said. Skywynne giggled. "It's fine. But continuing, let me tell you why I brought you here. There's a part of Mewman history that has been lost. I must tell you the lost history before it's too late."
Act 8: reality check.
Wassup! It's ya gurl sugarsugarrush! Now, reference time!
1.) Rihannah- Rihanna
2.) When Pando says "didn't they tell you to not bring a knife to a gun fight"- Lyrics from the song Team by Krewella
3.) When Pando says "take me to your leader"- Stereotypically, aliens would say that and technically, Pando is am alien
4.) Star's cake- When I was in second grade, my sister, aunt, and I made a birthday cake for my mom's birthday. She likes red velvet cakes so we tried to make on but it ended up looking like Star's cake. I remember being hella confused. Now, my sister, aunt, mom and I laugh about that cake. I can't remember whether the cake tasted good or not
5.) Jan's storytime- I didn't realize until now that Star was the only one with a normal family
6.) Koce- Coke
7.) Mardi Gras- For those who don't know what it is, it's this holiday that's held every Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It's just lile Carnival in Brazil, but it's in New Orleans. There's partying, masquerades, parades, and losts of drinking and eating. I have some family who used to live in New Orleans but had to leave because of Hurricane Katrina. They still keep some Mardi Gras traditions alive. For me, Mardi Gras is when I eat a bunch of food because I have to fast the next day
8.) International Night- Where I live, there are a lot of different ethnicities and so my school does this thing called International Night for people of different ethnicities to represent their cultures. I'm Nigerian so ima represent Nigeria and Igbo culture. I'm also ina culture club with some of my friends so we're gonna promote the club there. Some of my other friends (I have a lot of African friends) are gonna do a dance so ima hype them up
9.) Skelewoo- Actually it's Skelewu by Davido. I think y'all have heard Davido before. He was the guy who sang Fall. Davido is one of my favorite singers AND he's Igbo like me. Back when Skelewu was popular, I heard there was a dance challenge to it
10.) The 2 figures walking through the flames and smoke- If any of you guys have watch the kdrama Goblin, there's the hella cool scene where the Goblin and the Grim Reaper walk through the smoke to save Eun Tak when she was abducted by bad guys sent by her aunt's family. I imagined that scene as I wrote the 2 figures scene. Can y'all guess who they are?
Once again, I'm uncharacteristically updating fast. At this point, I've just accepted it. I just finished the last episode of Crash Landing On You and I'm feeling some deep feelings!
3 more chapters left in the season...!
Time to close the chapter! Do you think Star is starting to mature? What's going to happen to Macaria? Who are the 2 figures who appeared? All will be revealed soon! Don't forget to review or leave me a PM! Later, yo!
