Hello guys! Uh...know how I said this will be weekly series? Me neither :P. Will expect a chapter next week though, as need to focus on getting ready for a new semester for college and working on my other projects. But first, thank you all so much for the support. Over 600+ Views and 20 Followers & Favorites...thank you so much. Happy you guys are enjoying the story and hope you enjoy this chapter!

Momijifan Low-Ki - Yes, Star went through literal hell and will be diving into that very soon with a special visit from a floating horse head next chapter. Tom...let's just say a ball might be adapted in this story, but not in the way you all expect ;). And Jackie's character plays a big role in this chapter, so hope you enjoy how I wrote her.

Bedrock Armor - Thanks for the review! And while Marco's history with Jackie is touched on, Star's time at Saint O's will be dived into heavily in later chapters.

dzoni26 - Thank you for such a detailed review! I PM'ed you about more specific stuff but the name spelling will be fixed-up this weekend for Chap. 1 and 2. This story blends a lot of my older projects but uses them in new ways, so glad you felt that :). Nailing the characters is really important to me, so pleased to hear that the supporting cast was done well. This story being darker is important; my other stories aren't normally dark (they are in-line with the canon show; read my good friend Jenny's 'know' if you want a dark Star Vs. Story done damn well). So this one being my 'dive into the darkness' will be fun, as a lot of heavy stuff will happen in later chapters.

RobLebron - Star didn't run away but rather said 'F*** this, I'm out' to Mewni when her parents pushed her far enough. Marco bumping into Jackie and the 'bad guys' planning something for Mewdependence Day will be fun to write. And I read nightmareking's 'Dark Marco' arc (the first chapter anyway) and found it promising. For those wondering, it starts in chapter 572 ( s/11511936/572/All-sorts).


Marco wasn't too phased at being in school, being in this place every day isn't much of a problem. But when people glared at him in confusion, he starts getting antsy. "Star? I get you are very creative but…you really need to spend a half hour setting up your locker?" Star didn't pay attention to Marco, tapping her chin while holding up colored paper. She took out some glue from her backpack, making it hang up just right. Pleased with its position, she smirked proudly.

"Yeah, this is good. Though I want to make the walls have a bit more color and…" She heard coughing from her side, finally paying attention to an annoyed Marco. "What? We got here early and everything." He held up his phone, showing Star the time. "It says '8:28'… So?"

"Class starts in two minutes Star! We need to get going." He looked at the crowd watching them, clenching his fists. "Why are you jerks watching us? Shew!" They grumbled, with Marco overhearing muffled comments. Rubbing his forehead, Star patted his shoulder. "Sorry for being a jerk but I hate being late."

"Hey, I understand. Come on." She closed her locker and was about to put on the lock but stopped. "How does this thing work?" Marco took out a piece of paper and as he set up the locker, wrote down numbers. Locking it in place, he passed Star the paper. "Uh…this is just numbers."

"That is how you open it. Will explain how it works later, but we have to get going now." Star nodded and joined Marco. The duo walked through the halls, watching both intently. 'What is everyone's deal today?' Star noticed the attention too, not amused by it one bit.

'I see someone look at my chest one more time…' She clenched her fists, but she soon calmed down after taking a deep breath. "So this is the room?" She points toward the door before them, with Marco opening it. The two sat next to each other, with their homeroom teacher walking into the room.

Miss Skullnick rubbed her tired head, shuffling papers together. Placing them neatly down, she glared at her students. Some were playing on their smartphones, while others were outright sleeping. 'This job isn't worth it sometimes…' She turned her attention toward Marco, who was taking out some papers and pens. 'At least one student cares about learning.' Her eyes drifted toward Star, folding her hands and having a blank look. 'A new student? Huh…' She looked through her mess of papers, taking out the class roster. 'Star Butterfly? Parents must hate their kids to name them that.' She coughed, getting everyone's attention.

"Hey Star?" Marco whispered, getting Star's attention. "Skullnick is a hard grader but is a really nice lady once you know her…though she complains about her love life sometimes. Just don't get on her bad side and it will be fine." Star smiled, nodding at Marco. She was silent though, with one thought coming across her mind.

'Please don't be like those horrible royal lesson 'classes' at Saint O's. If I have to hold a damn teacup, I will cut someone's head off.' Star shook her head, looking ahead.

"Welcome back students. You all likely wasted your weekend partying and acting stupid. But you are all in school now, so no more goofing around!" One student popped some bubble gum, getting Skullnick's attention. She had her feet up, lounging back on her desk. Skullnick rubbed her forehead. 'Not in the mood for her crap today…' She glared at the girl, getting her attention. "That includes YOU Janna. And no wearing hats in class!" Janna snickered and covered her eyes with the hat in response.

"Whatever…I'm getting my sleep troll." She had a playful grin, amused at the teacher's eyes twitching.

Skullnick took off her small glasses, taking a deep breath. "Anyway…we have a new student with us today. She is from…" Skullnick puts the glasses back on, squinting at the information. "Uh…how about she just introduces herself. Come on up." Star got out of her desk, resting hands within her blue jean jacket. Standing in front of the class, she had a blank face, not showing any real emotion.

"Hey. The name is Star Butterfly. I would say it's nice to meet you all, but that would be lying. Don't mess with me." She walks back to her desk but is stopped by Skullnick, having a worried expression on her face. "I introduced myself, soooo…"

"Just say something that interests you or a hobby. You are a student in my class and I want you to feel welcomed." She had a warm smile, something that surprised Star. "Come on, say a bit more about yourself." Star sighed and looked back at the class. Her vision locked onto Marco, who was holding out a thumbs up. "I like designing things. The clothes I'm wearing today I made myself. Uh…nice to meet you all." She walked back to her desk, this time Skullnick not blocking her path. Sitting back down, she just looked ahead, trying to avoid the glares from the classroom.

"I would say 'ask Star any questions you might have' but I know many of the boys in this room have annoying questions." Skullnick said coldly, earning chuckles from the female students. She looked back at Star. 'She just wants to be left alone, I get that.' She smiled at her newest student, folding her arms. "Welcome to Echo Creek High." Skullnick walked up to her desk, picking up various papers. "Now, I will be passing your graded math tests...if you have questions, talk with me after class."

After a good two minutes, every student got their test back. Marco held up his paper, smirking at his grade. 'Another A…perfect.' He kissed his paper, gently putting it away in a folder. Star looked over at it, confused at the letters. "What's up?"

"Why is a big 'A' on the paper?" Star asked, with Marco smiling smugly. "Oh, best mark huh?"

"Grades in school range from A to F…try to avoid the F marks." Marco said sternly, with Star tapping her chin.

"If you get F's, the teachers hit you?" Marco flinched at the comment, blinking a few times. "So that DOESN'T happen and they do something worse?"

"Where did you…" Marco simply shook his head, looking at the graded test paper. "No, if you fail often enough, they will try to help you out…but only if you show you're trying." Star let out a held breath, giving Marco a smile. "Just let me know when you struggle with anything and I will help out."

"Thanks, Marco," Star said warmly, with her friend simply nodding. They turned back toward the teacher, ready to start the lesson. 'Wonder what today's topic is…'

Miss Skullnick pressed a button, making a projector show moving images. "Today, we are going to learn about geometry. But many of you know this formula." She pressed a button on her gray remote, flicking to the next slide. "Who can answer this question?" Marco looked at the problem, feeling confident in answering.

"Oh, that is an easy one, you just need to…" He was cut off with Star standing up. "Star?" She ignored him completely, just rubbing her chin as she studied the square and rhombus. Miss Skullnick said nothing, eying Star carefully.

'So the reason why this number is larger is because the length of this shape reflects that…' She noticed nearby chalk, slowly writing down a formula. 'Maybe if I picture the numbers as images, I could add them together. So fifty divided by…' Star frantically wrote on the board, almost making a drawing of numbers sitting around at a table. She finished her work, looking at Skullnick, "I think I got the answer. See, when looking at the numbers as people meeting for something, a few ideas they have don't work. So you divide them, trying to work out for the best idea. I think the answer is 4, proven by my work on the board. Uh…hope I didn't mess up." Skullnick simply looked at Star's drawing, having wide eyes.

"Miss Butterfly, did you complete high-level math before?" She asks seriously, with Star shaking her head. 'Wow…' Skullnick smiled, patting Star's back. "Good work! Now get back to your seat." Star sat down next to Marco, seeing the boy have his jaw hit the desk.

"Marco? If you keep your mouth open like that, bugs will get in there." Marco snapped out of his trance, rubbing his neck.

"H-How did you get that? You said that Math wasn't taught at your home." Marco whispered, with Star shrugging her shoulders.

"I just used my imagination and it lead to that happening." She pointed her answer, which Skullnick was copyed down in a notebook. "Seems the teacher liked my work."

"You will do fine here." Marco said kindly, taking notes in his binder. Star mirrored him, though was thinking about something.

'That wasn't that bad…guess I knew math all along!' Star thought joyfully, drawing detailed doodles alongside her notes. Unknowing to both Star and Marco was Janna eyeing them intently.


Star and Marco continued their day, walking out of their third class in the day. "So the bell isn't a monster alert bell? On Mewni, we had something like that installed…though it was a large horn."

Marco raised his finger but soon dropped it. "It rings whenever a class ends. If we didn't have that, people would just sleep through class." They spotted a half-tired Janna stumbling out of the class. "Seems you need more sleep."

Janna looked toward Marco, rubbing her eyes. "Shut up your dork." She slouched toward the duo, stretching her back. "So…who is the blond chick with you Diaz?"

"This is Star, my latest house guest." Marco turns toward Star, giving a sly smile. "This troublemaker I've known for years." Janna just laughed loudly, slapping her knees. "You aren't cheating off me again...remember the last time you tried that?" Janna stopped laughing, rubbing her arms. Marco sighed, rubbing his neck. "Anyway, be nice to Star and don't get her into trouble."

"I wouldn't dream of harming your new girlfriend Diaz." Janna teased, making Marco's face turn red and Star clench her fists. Janna backed away, noticing Star's angry face. "Uh…I was just joking, okay?"

"…Good." Star answered back simply, folding her arms. "It's nice to meet you…I guess. Don't mess with me."

"I got that clear from class a while back." Janna hand waved, lounging back on a locker. "You are miss charming for sure."

Star narrowed her gaze. "No, just don't trust people." She started walking, leaving Marco alone with Janna.

"What is her deal man?" Janna asks in confusion. 'I didn't even pull a prank on her or anything yet…' Marco just looked in Star's direction.

"She…has been through a lot, I think." He looked right at Janna. "I don't mind you messing with me. Fine, I do mind. A lot actually, please stop that." Janna snickered, making Marco groan and rub his forehead. "But I don't think you should bother Star." Janna noticed the worry laced in Marco's voice and simply nodded. "Okay, good. See you next class." He rushed toward Star, leaving Janna alone to her thoughts.

"So she has a tragic backstory. Cool chick." Janna walks behind Star and Marco, both silently walking to their next class. 'Maybe I can hang out with her, if Star cools down.'


The trio made their way into the next class of the day, being Art. The room was very large; having various canvases, tons of supplies, large groups of tables and even a few art-focused computers. Star noticed the various paintings hanging up on the walls and felt her eyes grow in wonder. 'So…much…COLOR!' She practically wanted to scream in joy, but held it in. Marco noticed Star's beaming smile and slight bounce to each step she took.

"Seems you are quite excited about this one Star." Marco commented, making Star blush in embarrassment. "No, I was just…never mind. Just follow me." Marco walked toward an empty table, with Star and Janna soon joining him. Marco looked towards the door, seeing people come into the classroom. Two people made him groan in disgust.

"Come on, that guitar rift rocks!" Oskar shouted, having his acoustic guitar hanging off his back. His hair was very messy, covering one of his eyes. Wearing a punk-styled jacket and shirt, he had his arm around Jackie.

"It does but you are so loud sometimes…" Jackie complained slightly, smiling joyfully at her boyfriend. "Still working on that song for the upcoming Talent Show?"

"You know it! Got my boy's Ferg and Alfonzo helping me out." Oskar proudly stated, sitting down at the table directly across from Marco's. The boy was oblivious to the almost deathly glare Marco was giving him, but Janna noticed.

"Diaz, you aren't going to burn his head off by just staring at him." Janna scoffed, with Marco taking a deep breath. Star looked at Oskar and he waved back.

"He seems…decent," Star said aloud, folding her hands together. 'Like his style, but that hair…way to messy.' Marco resumed his glare, this time tightening his fists. "Seriously, calm down Marco."

The boy closed his eyes. '1…2…3…4…5…' Taking a deep breath, Marco was calm once more. "Fine…sorry about that guys. Should be over this by now but just…" Star simply placed a hand on Marco's shoulder.

"Let go of stuff like that. If you hold on to things like that…you are worse than devils." Star said seriously, making Janna raise an eyebrow. Star coughed, collecting herself. "Nothing, just a saying from where I'm from."

"The West?" Janna asks, folding her arms with interest. "You look like a southern soul." Star blinked a few times in confusion before Marco stepped in.

"She's from…Japan." Janna laughed but Marco remained stoned face. "That's why she missed the first two weeks of school, took a while to get here." Star looked at Marco expectantly but he leaned in her ear. 'I will explain that later. You really want someone that put a dead rat in my locker to know you're a magical princess?' Star said nothing, just looking at a nearby painting.

"Suuure she is. Come on discount Sailor Moon, speak in your native tongue." Janna teased. 'If she can really speak Japanese…that would be awesome.'

Star shrugged her shoulders and coughed. "Kon'nichiwa, watashinonamaeha sutābatafuraidesu. Watashi wa anata ni atarashī" yūjin" o atte manzoku shite imasu." Marco and Janna had their eyes wide, for different reasons. "Nani ga mondaidesu ka?"

"Nothing. Just impressed is all." Marco just rubbed his head. 'She really can pass as someone from Japan. Her voice sounds cute in Japanese…' Janna just snickered, looking at the teacher coming into the classroom. He wore a large smock, having short brown hair and brown slacks. Underneath the smock was a normal white dress shirt, pressed neatly.

"Hello students, welcome to the land of art! We create works that inspire the soul and demonstrate your amazing talents!" Everyone smiling at him but Star. She just studied the man. "Now, today we will work on free drawing, considering I'm sure you all had eventful adventures this past weekend."

'You have no idea.' Star and Marco thought together, recalling their fight with Toffee & his forces. Both snickered at the thought, wondering when they should show up again.

"But we have a new mind with us today! Please introduce yourself Princess Butterfly!" Star's blood rain cold, spring out of her seat in shock. Her fists clenched tightly and feet firmly rooted on the ground.

"I'M NO PRINCESS! JUST A NORMAL GIRL!" Star blurted out, shocking everyone in the room. Marco facepalmed while Janna was simply confused.

"…I was just making a comment. I take it you don't like nicknames miss?" The teacher said with regret. Star sat down, nodding somberly. "I apologize for my mistake, as I saw your last name and…never mind." He coughed, getting everyone's attention. "You want to introduce yourself?"

"You made me a laughing stock already, so why not," Star mumbled under her breath, standing up. "Name's Star. Don't mess with me. Thank you." She sat down, folding her arms. Marco could feel the anger radiate off Star, just staying silent. Most of the class wasn't confused, remember meeting Star in homeroom. But Jackie and Oskar were surprised, looking at one another before looking back at the teacher.

The teacher nervously gulped. 'Should talk with her after class…' He coughed and fixed his smock. "I, Mr. Garfield, will be honored to work with you Star. Same goes with the rest of you future artists. You have the rest of class to work on your drawings. Feel free to raise your hand if you need any assistance." He bowed mockingly, earning chuckles from the class. He sat down by his desk, looking over papers.

"I will explain things to Garfield. I…don't want you to get in trouble from before Star." Marco got up, leaving Star alone with her sketchbook. Taking out colored pencils Marco bought for her, she began her drawing.


Marco walked up to Mr. Garfield, who was busy working on his own project. Closing his tablet, he smiled. "Why hello Mr. Diaz. Is something the matter?"

"No sir, just letting you know that…my new friend didn't mean to act out before." Garfield looked over toward Star, intently focused on her drawing. "Star is my latest house guest and is from somewhere far away."

"I understand Marco, you get house guests from all over the world." He clasped his hands together. "They made amazing art over the years." Marco looked around the classroom with a smile. "Even if we hate our homes, they inspire us in surprising ways."

"How did you…" Marco shook his head, almost slipping something out. Garfield simply chuckled before growing a frown.

"We all have our demons to fight. I know you are fighting them to Marco." Marco looked away, eyes downcast on the floor. "If you want to…"

"It is okay sir, I'm fine." Marco mustered confidence in his voice, but it was still small. "So is Star in trouble?" Garfield resuming working on his tablet.

"No she isn't Marco. But you two should open up to more people." Marco walked away, forcing a smile.


Star focused on her drawing, spinning a dark-red colored pencil playfully in her fingers. 'Mmm…I want to make something that screams 'Star' but what?' She creative mind take over, beginning to draw a large tower. Coloring it with pinks and browns, it mirrored her former tower back on Mewni. 'Uh…guess I havee a few happy memories there.' She continued her work, coloring the bricks and started work on coloring bright blue skies. Star didn't notice Marco sitting down, opening his own sketchbook and tapping his chin.

"Star? How's your drawing coming along?" She didn't answer, focusing intently on her work. He sighed, turning over to Janna. "What about…" She was soundly sleeping on her book, making Marco slouch forward. "Is every class nap time for you?"

Star put her pencils down, scrapping light shavings off her paper. "Hey Marco. Look at this!" She shoved the book in his face, which he took gently. Studying the image, he smiled. "I tried drawing something I think screams 'me'. It's not finished yet and could clearly use more color but…"

"I think it needs a moon." Marco passed the book back to Star. She blinked in response. "It would give the image a 'nighttime' setting and allow you to shade in some shadows." Star's eyes glint with excitement and quickly got to work on drawing a moon. She used the red pencil by mistake, making it a bright red Moon.

"Oops. How do I fix this?" Marco took her book, looking at the Red Moon. "It's supposed to be yellow…"

"I think red makes it look really cool." Star smiled and took her book back. "Not sure what I can draw though…never was good at that."

"Just draw what comes to your heart. That's what I always do." Star never looked up, sticking her tongue out while working. "You will mess up but still. Art becomes more fun that way."

"So every mess, is a form of art one way or another…" Marco mused aloud, making Star drop her pencil. Looking up at Marco in shock, he just looked back at her with a smile. "That's what you said, basically."

Star felt newfound realization. 'Messing up…can be good sometimes.' She gave a grateful look toward Marco, taking his hand. "You are quite smart buddy. Thanks." The two exchanged a small smile, but heard a cough. They let go quickly, looking the noises direction. Marco frowned, folding his arms.

"What do you want Jackie? Can't I hang out with my friend in peace? Hover around Oskar like you always do." Marco spat, making Jackie chuckle. She leaned forward, looking directly at Star.

"But you two are being awfully chummy. Are you sure Star isn't dating you, Diaz?" She teased, making Star slam the table. Janna woke up in shock, blinking a few times.

"I didn't steal that diamond sir! It was all Marco's fault!?" Janna shouted in fear. She looked to her left, seeing Jackie grin at Star. "Oh, it's you. Buzz off air head."

"Is that anyway to talk with a friend Janna Banana?" Jackie said playfully. Janna just kicked Jackie's leg, making her groan from pain. "That wasn't cool…"

"Maybe you should stop fucking with us then." Marco hissed, standing up and looking directly into Jackie's eyes. The entire classroom was watching the table, including the teacher. Marco leaned in close. "I'm not ruining my perfect record because my ex is jealous I have friends again. Leave. Us. Alone."

Jackie backed off, huffing and fixing her shirt. "Fine, you and the 'Princess' have fun." She sat down at her table, gritting her teeth. 'Jerks…' Oskar took off headphones, noticing he was just drawing random music notes on his paper. Looking at a very angry Jackie, he touched her shoulder. "Just…leave me alone Oskar."

"Marco again?" She nodded. He sighed, looking back at his paper. "The kid went through hell. We all miss Jessica. But you leaving him like…" Jackie glared at her boyfriend, silencing him. "Both of you are bad guys, but what do I know?" He looked back at his paper, coloring in the notes.

Star looked at Marco, who was shaking frantically and huffing loudly. "Marco? She didn't upset me, okay?" He just glared at Jackie, getting out and storming out of the classroom. The bell rang, with Garfield passing out homework sheets. Star got two, looking confused at the teacher.

"One is for Marco…I know the situation." He walked to the other tables, slamming the papers on Jackie's table. "I said this before, but don't harass my students Miss Thomas. Do that again, you will get detention."

Janna smirked and tossed her backpack on. "Come on Star, let's leave before Hailstorm shoots ice at us." Star laughed briefly before taking her and Marco's belongs. They didn't notice Jackie glaring at the two.


It was now lunchtime, with Marco eating lunch with Janna and Star. Star looked around the room in slight confusion, smelling a really nasty smell. "Why do I smell…death?"

Janna laughed, pounding the table. "You have good taste. This place feeds us literal trash." She holds up her tray, with flies hovering around her 'mashed potatoes'. "It's better not to eat sometimes when they only serve this grub."

"I came prepared." Marco tossed Star a small box, soon taking one out himself. She opened it, smelling heavenly. "It's only a basic chicken sandwich. Promise to make something better tomorrow." He took a bite out of his own sandwich, moaning contently. "Man, I love home-cooking."

Star took a bite and felt her entire mouth explode with flavor. "DAMN! This is good stuff!" She continued eating it, soon leaving nothing left. She let out a small burp, patting her chest lightly. "Thank you! Thank you!" She tackled Marco in a hug, shocking the boy.

"Uh…no problem? I told you, going to make us lunch every day. Really, it's nothing." Star let go, feeling her face grow warm. "But nice to know you like my cooking." He resumed eating, drinking from a nearby water bottle. Janna leaned forward, grinning playfully. "What?"

"The last time you made food for a girl, you gave it too…" Marco's death glare silenced Janna, still having her grin. Star only smiled, drinking her own water. Soon though, she heard her stomach rumble. "I will take you to the ladies room."

"Thanks…not sure where that is." Star followed Janna out of the lunch room, leaving Marco alone. He continued eating but saw Oskar come to his table, sitting down.

"What is it man?" Marco put down his food, tapping the table in annoyance. "You have my ex, I lost my former friends, don't have anything to give you."

"I didn't take Jackie though. She…" Marco only rubbed his forehead. "You not mad about that, aren't you?" He nodded, just looking at Oskar somberly. "I miss her too. Remember when I played that song for her eighth birthday?"

"Yeah…how is the music gigs coming along?" Oskar took his guitar, strumming it gently. "Clearly, you are the master of rock and roll still." Oskar only laughed, flipping his hair back slightly.

"Stop with the teasing, I know you like my music still." He put his guitar down, looking seriously at Marco. "…I don't hate you, okay?"

"…I don't hate you either." He held out his hand, surprising Oskar. "I learned from a good friend, best not to hold grudges." Oskar shook it, both teens smiling. The let go, with Marco lounging back. "What do you think of the school still, now that we are close to graduating and everything?"

"Eh, same hell hole." He smirked, folding his arms. "Though got a new apartment and that promotion at my job is covering a lot of costs." Marco smiled with pride, lightly punching Oskar's arm.

"Good work." He sighed, rubbing his forehead. "I can help write applications for colleges, or at least look yours over." Oskar's eyes grew wide. "Take the offer before it's declined."

"Thanks, man!" The two boys smiled, chatting away unknowing of Jackie watching the scene intently from a corner. She felt a tear come down, wiping it away. Looking toward the girl's room, she was ready to do something.


Star and Janna wash their hands in the bathroom's sink, grossed out with the messy toilets. "Still gross and covered with…" Star held up her hand, preventing Janna from finishing her comment.

"I just ate…don't want to get sick." Janna chucked, taking a paper towel to dry her hands. "Surprised at how they use magic to suck up the messes." Janna leaned on the counter, raising her eyebrow. Star started sweating nervously. "Uh…it's different from Japan and…"

"Cut the act, I know you aren't from Earth," Janna said coolly, making Star rub her forehead. "Why are you hiding that anyway?" Star just glared at Janna, making the girl move back slightly.

"If people know I can use real magic, they will keep bothering me! Not to mention, those jerks will try to use me. They used Marco's smarts, so why wouldn't they want to use my magic?" Janna only sighed.

'She has a point…' Janna simply smiled, holding out her hand. "Look Star, I know you have that heart of yours covered with locks and keys. But I won't hurt you. Want to be friends? You need at least one girlfriend."

Star shook it with little hesitation before pulling Janna into a warm hug. "…Promise you won't hurt me?" Janna felt her heartbreak slightly, hearing how small Star's strong voice sounded. She patted Star's back, rubbing it gently.

"I won't hurt you. I'm sure you can kill me anyway." They let go, smirking playfully at each other. But they looked towards the direction of clapping, seeing Jackie walk into the room. "Uh…what are you doing here?"

"Can't a girl use the restroom?" Jackie asked rhetorically, earning blank expressions on Star and Janna's faces. "But I'm here to talk with Star." Janna walked in front of Star.

"No, we was just leaving Jacklyn. Or would bitch be a better name?" Janna hissed poking Jackie's chest harshly. "Marco gave you his heart on a fucking silver platter and you just crushed it like nothing. The boy liked you for YEARS and right when his damn sister…"

Jackie slapped Janna harshly. "Don't you dare blame that on me! He called things off with me, but I'm the bad guy." She looked at Star. "And he wants to replace me. Funny how things work out." Star practically threw Janna back, grabbing Jackie's neck tightly. Holding her up in the air, Jackie's eyes were wide in utter terror.

"Will make myself clear to you. I don't know where I stand with Marco romantically; meet him just days ago. But he is my friend. My best friend in the world. The only damn soul I've ever meet that gives a shit about me. I'm not giving him up. Not to appease my heartless parents. Not to be miss perfect for anyone. And most certainly not for you selfish desires." Star threw Jackie down, looking directly into the scared girl's face. "Giving you a very clear warning, as Marco's wasn't clear enough." Star picked Jackie up, pinning her to a wall. "Don't mess with Marco, Janna or myself. Otherwise, you will face hell on Earth. Got it?"

"Y-Yes." Jackie stuttered out, fearing her life. Star let go, huffing from pure rage. "…Sorry for being mean to you. Even if I'm done with Marco…I care about him a lot." Star looked into the mirror, seeing her blue eyes being very cold and her heart marks glowing a sickly red. What shocked her was tears running down her face. Jackie helped Janna up, both girls looking at Star in fear.

"…I'm sorry for snapping. My rage…wasn't just because of you Jackie. I'm dealing with a lot and…don't know how to vent it all out." Janna walks up to Star, patting her back. Star turns to Janna, hugging her tightly. Jackie just watches, unsure how to respond.

'She clearly has been through a lot…already, she is so close to Marco.' Jackie smiled, walking up to the hugging girls. "I won't be such a bitch anymore. Friends might be asking for too much but want to be acquaintances?"

Star let's go of Janna, giving Jackie a small smile. "Sure…but my warning still stands, even if I was a bit too excessive."

"I know." Jackie starts walking out, fixing her shirt. "One more thing though." Star looks right at Jackie. "Tell Marco…he's lucky to have someone like you in his life." Janna watches Jackie fully leave and wipes her forehead.

"That was something…remind me to never piss you off Star." Janna smirks proudly, stretching her tired back. "You have a mean backhand." Star laughed nervously, rubbing her arm.

"Sorry about hitting you like that…" Janna waved her hand. "Let's meet up with Marco. Likely is wondering where we are." Janna nods and the two leave the restroom.


The final bell rings, with many students running out of the school joyfully. The trio of Star, Marco and Janna were quite happy with today's events but didn't notice a large frog monster watching them. He was sitting on a tree branch, munching on plain chips. "Princess Friends with Earthlings? Interesting…"

A large eagle lands next to Buff Frog, with opening her large beak. "So how is progress coming along Buff Frog?" The voice was Ludo's, watching events while Toffee was away doing something.

"See little. Only Earth Boy helping Princess sometimes. They are close." Buff Frog notices the eagle eying the chip bag. "Your bird hungry?"

"Just feed her…" Buff Frog listened, tossing a few chips in its large beak. The eagle loudly screeched in joy, making Ludo make an 'aww' sound. "My girl grew up so fast.."

"You think Toffee wants to harm princess?" Buff Frog questioned, hearing Ludo scoff. "She faced much…" He remembered when watching the Princess attempt to break out of Saint O's for a recensions mission. 'She fought hard…but trapped.'

"I don't think so," Ludo answered. "Remember, we learned that the Princess likes us Monsters. She only fought back because we…dealt with things wrong that night. Maybe?"

"Okay friend. How is the castle?" Buff Frog asked, folding his arms. He watched some girl slap a boy's face, chuckling at the sight. "Human's silly."

"I trained with Toffee for a few spells…think we got the upper hand on our first major strike." Ludo answered seriously. "Toffee is coming back now, so will talk later. Keep an eye on the princess."

"See you later." The Eagle flew in the skies, looking for Star and Marco. Watching the bird sour through skies, Buff Frog holds up a small picture of his babies. "Little ones, I will protect you." He puts the picture away, hopping across rooftops after the eagle.