CHAPTER 7- THE BALL (PART 2)

Marco and Eclipsa walked through hallways in awkward silence, no one spoke a word when from time he got her from her room, he quickly inspected what she was wearing when her back was turned to him, crystal blue dress with white patterns, hair let loose on her body with small diara on her head made from gold and jewels, he sighed, it made his job even harder than before, many would like to have such thing for themselves.

"Why did my mother make YOU my guard?" His thought interrupted cold and snappy voice, he looked at Eclipsa who was in front of him, she was watching him from the corner of her eyes.

"your mother said i'm the most capable to defend you from...others" he said like a true professional averting his gaze in front of them.

"hmmm...she must be realy concerned about this whole marriage" she said quietly, Marco still heard her, but decided not to say anything, silence once again between them, Marco sighed internally, it will be a hard night, especially with Shastacan and Eclipsa while they will met him, he prayed for patience to not snap on anyone or kill without remorse.

"Do you think Marco will be alright with Princess? He seemed very nervous and on edge when we last saw him" Charlotte's voice came from one of the armor stands near doors, in the other set was Juliet very much enjoying the time as guard.

"from what i heard Princess Eclipsa is mad at Marco for some reason, so i think he will be alright, he is better in physical fight than Eclipsa, there is no way she can overpower him" Juliet snickered at the image of Princess trying desperately to hit Marco while he just dodges and laugh at her futile attempts. Charlotte giggled herself, the though realy was stupid when she told it aloud. That moment broke when both of them saw three...guys, or whatever they were walking in their direction, in the middle an on front of them was boy with weird white and wavy hair, his face was as white as with pink cheeks, both guards looked at each other, even if they couldn't see each other faces they believed they have the same expression. Next guys were nearly the same, the difference was only their hair, one blonde and one black, each of them had this weird aura around them.

"Let us pass slaves" the white haired guy didn't even bother to look at them as he and his boys passed both of them, a sparkly Royal Blue suit with white gloves as outfit, something that doesn't fit into 'royal ball'.

"What an ass, who does he think he is?" Juliet said as three of them were out of hearing distance, Sharlotte laughed at words, but she can't disagree with them.

"hello Juliet, hello Sharlotte, i see you enjoy yourself" Both stopped laughing as in front of them were standing Eclipsa and Marco, they both bowed to her while answering.

"Yes we were, until someone came and called us slaves for no reason" Sharlotte said with a bitter tone, Marco raised an eyebrow and Eclipsa sighed knowing already who she was talking about.

"it was Shastacan, he is my to be husband, he sees Mewni as something lower than him, even if we hold greater power than his and his kingdom he still treat whoever he can as slaves, lets go Marco, it's inevitable to met him, better now than later" she walked past two stunned guards with Marco in tow.

"I guess this night won't last long enough" Juliet sighed while her companion nodded in agreement.

"at least we don't need to see this ass tonight" Charlotte mumbled and Juliet laughed, she is corrupting her more and more with each day.

"so...I'm going to grab something to drink, you want to?" he asked politely while surveying their surrounding, he already spotted few shady persons looking in their direction or other persons in hoods, or someone is planning something or they want some expensive jewelry, Eclipsa said she want some wine as she started talking with someone from somewhere, Marco still surveyed his surrounding while walking for stands with different drinks, he spotted Solaria enjoying herself, drinking beer in mugs, she had barrel of something on her side, his face fell when he saw her dip mug in it and came with more beer.

"who is senile enough to drink alcohol directly from its source" he screamed in his mind as he took two glasses with wine and walked back to his target, she was talking with some white haired pounce, he saw her fake smile on face which the other person took as good sign, he narrowed his eyes at the two guys on his side, they werent looking strong like some sort of guard but they were sclearly interested in Eclipsa as was the first one.

"Here is your wine, My Lady" he said with a straight face and resumed his post behind her, looking three of them in the eyes. The dwarf averted his gaze at Marco and sneered.

"Who is this...servant that disturbed our lovely time my dear?" Marco didn't know what he wanted to say at first but it was something he or Eclipsa wouldn't like, he raised an eyebrow at him when his companion cleared her throat.

"this is Marco, my personal guard for this night assigned by my mother, you know...it's never clear what will happen, especially in the middle of a war" she said swirling her wine in glass, the white faced guy who Marco recognised as Shastacan looked at him from toes to head but said nothing for a while, his two friends exchanged look of confusion.

"either way...let's leave him here, i can protect you for the whole night my dear, you must just accept my proposal for marriage, the fate decided to get us together don't fight it" Shastacan said with quiet voice and half closed eyes, Marco cringed internally, he is realy smooth in his moves to take advantage. When Eclipsa said nothing but kept looking at him and sipping her wine his face changed to frown.

"you know you can't fight it forever woman, our kingdoms signed the contract either you like it or not you will be mine, maybe even today" his eyes hardened on her face, Marco furrowed his brows, while he was saying his lips off, he saw his friends blocking the path of guests forcing them to take out around the five of them.

"Not if this war ends before our marriage, then it will be nullified" Eclipsa answered without any emotion in her voice and eyes, she held her glass in one hand gripping it hard, Marco saw her knuckles were white from pressure she put there.

"i hope this war won't end then, we will be married then and maybe kill those worthless...beasts" he hissed at her and narrowed his one eye at her while other was normal, something is definitely wrong with this guy, Marco stepped forward catching Shastacans focus on himself.

"let's hope that those monsters won't interfere in todays ball, i have plans for this night" she said to white faced guy, Marco heard him say that he has some special plans for today to, Eclipsa turned around and started walking from the group while Marco stayed behind, he snapped his fingers bringing Shastacans eyes away from his target.

"I think it has nothing to do with the Red Moon, I hope you know the consequences it can cause, if not then...we will have a small problem" he hissed as he walked from Shastacan who was glaring at his back, drilling hole through it.

"boys...we are forced to plan B, go, you know your tasks" he walked to table with different wines and food, he cringed at the site, nothing worth royalty like him, all plain and simple, like for some sort of animal, he sighed knowing he has nothing better to choose, Shastacan poured himself a glass and drowned it quickly.

"we made sure no one will dance with Eclipsa, this guard of hers will be taken care of...i must ask, why are you trying so hard to gain her?" his follower Jeremy asked when both of them came back, Shastacan grinned, everything is going according to plan, just to make sure that person is killed and Eclipsa will be his, after so many months his dream will come true.

"do you know how much prestige, money and respect it will give me and my kingdom if the news that i dominated future Queen of Mewni, i won't give up, she will be mine willingly or not it doesn't matter, she will give me kid and then i will simply arrange her death" he smiled seeing himself on Mewni throne with Eclipsa at his side, commoners and royalty bowing to his superiority, he smiled, he knows it will happen, sooner or later it will, he laughed as his followers looked at him in concern, they didn't agree to something like that, but the price for their betrayal will be severe.

"Leave me alone, i must plan where we will marry" he dismissed both of them with a wave of his gloved hand, he poured himself a second glass and downed it immediately.

"Only one hour before the grand event, I hope you are ready for my love, because I know I am" he looked out of the window where a visibly red moon shone, his eyes glinting with anticipation at his plan.

Marco sighed listening to various rich and popular womens trying to flirt with him, he listened and answered to them but kept his gaze and hearing mainly on Eclipsa who was in the same situation as him right now, she listened to many more people than he, females and males trying to gain something from her, if he knew balls are so tiring and boring he would saent Juliet here, he would relax or scout the place where fight will soon happen.

"you must be good with a sword if Queen Eclipsa chose you as her daughter guard...you must be strong ass well" one of the womans that is swarming his personal space said making others laugh and giggle at her words, it weirded him out a little because some of them were obviously older than him, while few were still kids, additionally they were drinking wine or beer, he wanted to scream and run from this place but his sense of responsibility forced him to stand there and answer.

"well obviously i am, i made Queen try hard in order to defeat me in sword fight, i'm not some common soldier patrolling streets, im best among the best here" he didn't knew why he said that, he begged his mind to stop but he just couldn't stop, Marco felt someone grabbed his arm gently squeezing it few times, he turned his head and looked at woman responsible for that act, he raised eyebrow at weird behavior.

"Please forgive me for bluntles my kind sir, but I wanted to make sure you are as strong as you told us...and i'm not disappointed" her silky voice unsettled Marco, she started rubbing his arm while someone else grabbed his other arm doing the same.

"he realy is strong, just feel those muscles" "i want to feel to" "do you think he has stamina as well?" "I want to check what's behind this shirt '' and many similar comments filled the air around him. Marco's eyes widened when a large number of women started groping his body in search of those 'muscles'. He gently unwrapped himself from their clutches saying he wanted to drink some of this wine, they let him go just because he offered to answer a few questions about his personal life.

"Why are balls so hard to attend?" he thought and took glass filled with wine, he shook his head and walked back to group of thirsty womens dreading the things they will ask him, but unfortunately before he reached the his 'group' he bumped into someone resulting in his drink on ground, he glared at the person didnt even spared him a look before he disappeared into crowd, Marco blinked but shrugged, he won't pursue someone now, he has things to do, with a sigh he poured himself second glass and finally reached the company he did not missed at all, he braced himself for what will come. When eager group of woman spotted the person who was assigned as personal guard for princess, not by anyone but by queen herself, that means he must very powerful and be high in hierarchy, so whoever will marry him will be recognised ass royalty and many, many people would love that, even if they must marry someone younger or older than them, prestige and respect is worth anything, even if he is not so nice everyday as he is now they don't care, money is talking now, they will use every advantage they can to get closer to boy with bright future.

"hello lovely ladies, i came back to answer your questions" Marco said with smile and fake happy eyes, girls and grown up womans have many questions to ask, some of them normal while some of them more...disturbing, the first was girl with long hair hanging to her waist in brown color and green eyes.

"Do you have someone you like?" a simple question in a child's mouth, Marco knew better, they were swarming him not without any purpose, he glanced quickly at Eclipsa who were smiling and laughing at some joke probably.

"no, not at the moment" Marco saw happiness and glint in their eyes, he tensed, he had a very clear idea what this all might be about but he still would like to know where this all will go.

"Have you slept with someone yet?" another woman with red hair asked with small smile and half closed eyes, he just nodded at her, her smile widened a little, he wanted to ask something but weird sound came to his ears, he furrowed his eyebrows and glanced around, his group of admires stopped asking thousands of questions at the same time and focused on voice, he heard it came from someone behind one of the girls, Marco pushed her gently to the side and saw small girl standing and crying, no one even paid her attention, they all just focused on themselves, not bothering that child is crying, for some weird reason.

"Hey there kid, why are you here...alone in the middle of the party?" he asked, kneeling in front of her. She had beautiful big brown eyes that looked at him pleadingly.
"t-they said if you don't come w-with me...t-then they will hurt my parents" she broke crying once again, Marco frowned while his mind were racing, first question was who were 'they' she spoke of, second was 'why' they want to see him, third is 'why choose a child', his brows furrowed and eyes focused on child alone, he contemplated his choices, he can A: report it to guards, and they will take care of it, B: say this to Solaria that will result in panic, C: he will say Eclipsa that he is going to toilet and met with 'them', he sighed knowing the choice he will take can be bad and unnecessary, he can always ignore it, but then he will be guilty, he stood, grabbed childs hand and turned to girls who was looking curiously and disappointed at him.

"i'm going to help find her parents, i will be back shortly" he didn't waited for response before walking to Eclipsa, he said that he is going to toilet, she just waved him away while laughing and swaying lightly, she was drunk, he sighed and walked from the room, he stopped to greet his friends who stopped him themselves.

"listened Marco...we were approached earlier by some people, they get rid of every guard around, the whole hall you walk in is empty and isolated...i can't say more...be careful" Juliet warning ringed in his ears as he walked from ballroom, voices fading with every step they talk, his hand gripped hers tightly, his other hand on his sword just in case, eyes darting around for even slight movement, his posture ass relaxed as he can get, considering that this body is much different from Neverzone, his hand was actually shaking for some reason, and he didn't liked it one bit, his face with a small smile.

"i'm really sorry sir" he heard her mutter under her breath with a hiccup, when he turned towards her he felt sharp pain on the side of his body, he glanced down at his clothes and saw knife sticking out, he didn't said anything, glancing at girl he saw her terrified face, her hands trembling as she looked from dagger to his calm face, Marco wasted no time and janked the blade out, he winced a little at sharp pain, he quickly ripped his cape to bandage the wound, he cant bleed out, he must come back to Eclipsa, he had suspicion who would do that.

"if you want to kill someone aim for their heart, head or throat, in your case it would be heart, if you couldn't stab me in heart at least twist the knife to make more damage...now tell me who ordered you to do it" he kneeled in front of her and wrapped his arms around her, she cried a he hugged her, her arms near his wound making him cringe.

"i-in that r-room, they h-have my mom a-and dad" she sobbed, he run his hand through her hair, telling her he will save her parents, that everything will be good, his mind in overdrive ass he soothed the sobbing girl, what should he expect in that room, mŹany enemies he can defeat easily without an effort or enemy who will kick his ass, he sighed and pulled from girl who stopped crying at this point, his hands on her small shoulders.

"if you return the way we came here you will meet two guards, tell them that Marco sent you, and orders them to keep you safe, i promise i will save your parents...now go" he smiled and pushed her gently, she hugged him once more and runned away from him, he sighed at her retreating form, he stood unsheathing his sword, the eye appearing on its rain guard, black with red slit looking directly at him.

"do it" he ignored the words and walked slowly towards the doors that stood at the end of the hall, the eye closed and became normal sword once again, his footsteps sounded like church bell, he heard his own heart beating steadily without any fear, the sense of fear was replaced by excitement and anticipation, for what he did not know, it was probably 'Alphass' influence, he likes to play dirty. He stopped in front of wooden doors formulating a plan how to approach the whole situation, he played it in his mind, opening the doors slowly then getting killed by sword appearing out of nowhere, he barged by kicking doors over, but he didn't had any time to deflect a sword approaching his head, so another death, so two approaches are out, he looked around for something to help him enter without immediate death, he spotted something and smiled.

The plan was without any fail, they thought of everything, they heard how powerful this guard guy was, so they must take precautions, they abducted girls parents as hostages, next they gave her knife and ordered to bring him out of the room and stab him, if they were fortunate she killed him, that would make their job much easier. The first guy leaning against the wall with a twirling dagger between his fingers, he looked bored.

"I thought he was better than that, did the girl actually manage to kill the guy?" he asked hoping for a negative answer, his voice deep and strong, why he agreed to this job he never knew. He was reluctant to join their plan, assassinating the royal guard who was assigned by Queen herself was a gamble, it's a life or death situation, and he wants to come out alive.

"Do you see her here telling us he is dead?...no, then stop asking such worthless things and wait patiently" the second person snarled, sharpening his long sword, he was annoyed by him, nearly every minute he asked about the target, they sent a girl minutes ago, they are not even probably in the hallway.

"I can't believe you forced our daughter into this, when we will be freed I will personally see that yo-" a bound man in royal attire couched blood as his head was struck by an armored shoe, his head struck a wall behind him, and the woman on his side immediately checked the wound.

"how can you be so cruel, you monst-" a hand wrapped itself around her throat lifting her into air, she gasped for air as powerful arm choked the life out of her body, she tried to unwrap the hand but it was much stronger than hers both hands, her eyes started rolling into her head when she was dropped to floor coughing rubbing her sore throat, she glanced towards the persona nd saw him standing above her with the tip of an axe pointed at her head, bald man, his face was realy terrifying, half of his face contained scar as someone ripped the skin off and sew it to his face. He forced her to back against the wall as an axe bigger than everything she ever saw pressed itself onto her throat, but he didn't stop there he pressed it further drawing a line of blood, her eyes wide with fear, with shrunken pupils.

"End that sentence and I promise you that you wished you were never born" his voice filled with malice, she shakily nodded, she couldn't say anything, the fear was overwhelming at the moment, when he took his axe away she crawled to her husband praying that he is alive.

"pray that the boy or girl gets here in a minute, if not then you and your husband will end poorly" fourth voice said with calmness while looking at doors, waiting for poor boy to enter for his death...or girl with news he died from stab wound. Fortunately for them they didn't need to wait long as windows shattered sending shards everywhere, mercenaries quickly pulled their weapons out ready for something to enter, minutes flew by in silence as nothing came out of the window, their focus on windows, if one was destroyed then second could too.

Sudden scream startled them as they quickly turned around spotting three of their group on ground with blood spilling from their throats, painting stone walls and ground in red, a person, boy, teenager stood with sword through guys throat, pulling it slowly, what unsettled them was that kid didn't had any expression, no fear, remorse or hesitation, he clearly killed before.

"so you are the cowards who couldn't confront a kid and forced a girl to take care of your job...i must say i'm disappointed in you, i expected...more" Marcos sword came out of guys throat, his body falling on ground with a gurgling sound, the last bit of life coming from his throat, he cleaned the blood on the guys clothes and saw it reflecting red moons light from it, he realy expected more from them, they were mercenaries with order to kill him, or at least take attention from something...else. He chuckled at sudden realization, now all pieces are connected, Shastacan ordered ordered them when he saw he was guarding Eclipsa, the plan is good for someone with narrowed mind, Marco must gave him the credit, guy knows how to play, the distraction while Blood Moon event will start, it was perfect to ensure Eclipsa will be crunk by that point and easy to sway into dance under its light.

"Let's end it quickly, i have places to be'' he took his second sword out, a simple army sword, nothing special, he took stance, one foot behind him and one in front, his body turned one side to his enemies, bothe swords pointed in their direction. The closest guy rushed at Marco, and he must say they were fast, but he was faster, and had the advantage of both weapons with a quick and calculating mind. He blocked the handle of a sword with his sword and slashed his second at suprised guys head, deep and long gash crossing his face, blood pouring quickly, poor bastard fell screaming to the floor, Marco looked at the rest 3 three guys, their faces betrayed nothing, no emotion, just like nothing happened, like their comrade wasn't just killed by a kid, Marco felt blood on his face, he wiped off it using his sleeve and smiled.

"What are you waiting for huh? i said i have things to do so let's end this quickly" his face turned from calm to more...concerning, his gaze unfocused shooting from one man to another, his arms wide as he laughed, this realy unsettled them.

"come on...id has not killed humans in so long...it's refreshing you know?" his one eye nearly closed as he started to breathe more heavily, it was more and more exciting, killing a human is something different from monsters.

"he's just a kid, he cant take us all at once" one of them said and other agreed by nodding, Marco chuckled and waited as they all circled him, one axe,sword and two daggers, axe is easy to take, just as sword, but daggers are much harder to fight on.
"Come on, little sheeps, enter the slaughter house, I promise it will be quick" Marco licked blood from his sword, something he hadn't done in so long, euphoria filling his teenage body. the guy with axe was the first to fall, he swings his axe at his left side, just below his ribcage, Marco simply ducked and pierced his abdomen with acceleration force thanks to his positioning, as he though, the bigger the par, the easier the kill, Marco quickly tore his sword of his body with enough force to cut his belly open, blood spurted like fountain as body fell with loud thoud, Marco kept his smile as he observed blood spilling on floor creating a small pool. He swiftly blocked the strike from a sword and dagger, not turning his head from the dead body.

"Wait for your turn little ship, I have time for everyone in this room" he spared them one look before a fast strike came at the sword creating sparks, the guy with sword was pushed back not expecting to receive such a blow from mere boy, something must be wrong with him to have such strength.

"Let's attack together, he won't be able to defend himself from three strikes at the same time" a man with daggers whispered to his comrade who nodded. They both took place at boys' sides, Marco pointed each sword at his opponents, his gaze focused on the wall in front of him. He saw both of them quickly rushed at him, both sides, three strikes, he can block only two. Marco took step back millimeters from impact, swiftly lifting his sword above him, just as swiftly brought it down chopping guys hands, his sword fell on ground in front of him, he gaped at his arms and floor with wide eyes before realisation got to him, his hands were chopped off like paper, he screamed in terror and fell to ground, Marco wasted no time and hitted him in face forcing him to lay on his back, swiftly adding pressure toon his throat as poor guy wass cut off from air, gasping filled the room, the guy with daggers wassnt so stupid as his friends, to wait for him to end him like a puppy, he wants to live, and he WILL come out alive. With one fast move he pierced Marcos side while second blade aimed at his throat, he stopped mere inches from his victory as hand grabbed his blade, not his hand, but blade, his eyes widened in surprise and fear, the boy wasn't normal, no normal person would just grab sharp edge of weapon like a stick, he was utterly terrified for the first time in his life, he never saw someone as insane ass that.

"It's not nice, little sheep, iw ass playing with your friend here" Marcos head snapped towards him, eyes filled with excitement and happiness, he was enjoying this slaughter.

"y-you are crazy you k-know that?" he managed to stutter as Marco janked the blade from his side, he sheathed his swords and kicked mercenary in his guts followed by quickly knee to jaw, he fell on ground with grunt, his gaze fuzzy and unfocused, he could only stare at the outline of his killer in fear. Marco observed as the remaining guy tried to crawl like a bug from him, but he can't let him live now can he, brown haired kid with mole under his right eye kneeled near the guy, his legs restricted his movement stopping him from crawling back, Marco raised one dagger in air and struck the place where heart was, the second one followed into head, instant death, he couldn't even plea for mercy. He observed the body for some time with stone face, he came back to reality, he quickly stood and rushed to doors, he must get back to ball as quick as possible, before he could close doors behind him he heard faint sound from room, with confusion he looked at dead bodies, maybe someone survived, if yes he must end the job, but bodies did not moved from its places, not even finger moved, shadow in corner of the room moved and Marco focused his gaze on it, his eyes widened when he remembered that girl's parents are in this room, he grabbed the knife from his boot and jogged to cut the restrains on their bodies, woman looked at him terrified, and he can't realy blame her, he killed many people here with enjoyment.

"don't worry, I promised that girl I will save you" he cut the ropes and left a dagger on the ground in front of a woman and now a waking man, leaving two survivors alone in a room with dead bodies. Marco sprinted through hallways towards the ballroom, he saw the Red Moon shining brightly, it must be in the middle of the event, he must hurry otherwise the history will be repeated once again, and if he can he will change it for the better.

"will you honor me with a dance milady?" a hand presented itself in front of her, her body wayed lightly from left to right as she smiled brightly.

"Of course kind sir" she answered and grabbed his hand, whoever he was, her world blurry and spinning as they danced, a bright light prevented her from looking closer at the person's face, she only saw white hair.

"he must be handsome, white hair and pretty face" she though with a giggle ass man in front of her laughed, but she didn't paid it any mind, she just wanted to dance and return to her drink, she giggled at smooth laugh the person gave her, in that moment a bright red light forced her to close her eyes and hiss in slight pain, the grip of her hands tightened on his, she didn't wanted to fall and embarrass herself, so she grabbed him tighter, unfortunately she didn't saw smirk and glinting eyes of person in front of her, her mind concerned only on dance alone.

Marco rushed inside the ballroom slamming doors open, but no one paid him any mind, they were all transfixed on something, Marco pushed his way through crowds of royalty, not even glance were spared at his bloodied pants and sword with slowly drying blood, he was wise enough to take his white shirt off. In the middle of dane floor he saw them, Eclipsa and Shastacan dancing while red light shining directly at them, he has little time to react, the ritual will be done soon, his eyes wandered around the room and stopped at the place where Solaria and two people were sitting, probably Shastacans parents, his gaze met Solaria, she glared at him demanding to do something, before raising eyebrow in question at the blood, he mouthed 'later', she nodded and focused once again at her daughters dance, Marco running short on time did something he will regret it for sure, he took a sharp pebble from ground and threw it at the back of her head, his plan worked as she grabbed her head and turned around with tears in her eyes,s he marched towards him with rage filled eyes, Marco schooled his best innocent and confused expressionexpresion he could do.

"you ruined my dance and hurted my head, i want apology or else" she said with her face near his, Marco looked past her shoulder, Shastacan was staring at him with wide eyes, Marco should be dead according to his plan, but unfortunately it didn't worked as he planned.

"I think you are too drunk , My Lady, I advise you to go rest in your room" he said grabbing her shoulders as she nearly fell backwards, Eclipsa swatted his hands and pointed accusing fingers in his direction.

"I'm perfectly...fine servant, thank you very much...now bring me a drink and let me end my dance...and don't order me around like that, who do you think you are huh?" she said glaring right at him, Marco didn't respond, he grabbed her shoulders and started guiding her through thicc crowd of muttering and whispering guests, he heard Shastacan shouting something as he came to them, but before he even uttered a word Solaria stopped him in his advance, giving Marco permission to leave which he did happily.

Marco walked through hallways with sleeping Eclipsa on his back, even for as petite body as hers she is surprisingly heavy, or maybe he is just weak from fight, he has only minutes before adrenaline will stop working and he will pass out from pain, two stab wounds and strained muscles is something he wont like in a long run, running and heavy lifting killing him even more.

"Why me" he heard Eclipsa say in her sleep, he furrowed his brows at weird...question? he couldn't even tell if it was one or not, he turned his head slowly trying to not disturb her, her hands wrapped around his neck, his hands supporting her legs, she literally forced herself on him, demanding a ride back, he agreed not trying to cause a scene.

"i don't want to marry" she groaned and turned her head around, his eyes wide with realization and how stupid he was to not understand sooner, she is teenager forced to marry some fuck with white face, he sighed and wished for Eclipsas room to apear soon, he is losing his strenght. After long agonizing minutes of forcing his body to move he finally came through doors to her room, green walls, bed big enough for few people to sleep comfortably, it was dark and he was too exhausted to inspect the rest of the room, adrenaline finally ending making his body to ache in pain, he grunted as he laid sleeping beauty on bed, taking her shoes socks and dress leaving her only in undergarments and white shirt, he laid her comfortably on bed covering her body with duvet, Eclipsa turned around showing her back to him. Marco closed quietly doors behind him and slid down to the ground, strength already left him, he only hopes Eclipsa won't wake up before him tomorrow, it would raise many questions.

"Queen eclipsa wants to speak with you, she waits in your room, lets go Marco" he could barely look at person recognising her as his new maid before he was easily lifted from ground, one arm wrapped itself around his ribcage, she led him in silence to him room where Solaria seated on his bed, he sat in chair near bed and started explaining, from first encounter to the idea he came on his way on meeting, Solaria patiently listened with hard face when his wound were being cleaned and bandaged.

"i must say you take that fight to another level, i won't even question HOW you have that kind of side, right now i have other problems to take care of, if what you said is true then he will try something else, from now on i want you to guard Eclipsa everyday, train her in self defence, rest for now Marco, goodnight" Solaria stood, patted his shoulder and walked from his room closing doors behind her, his maid, Gloria was her name, wrapped him nicely in those bandages, he nearly didn't feel them at all.
"i pray for your quick recovery , if something similar happens in future please don't hesitate to call for me, i can help to, my task is to protect you, Eclipsa and Solaria so please don't hold back" with those words she left the room after helping him to bed, he barely had strength to take his clothes off before exhaustion making his world black, the last sight was red moon on sky outside.

AN: FINALLY DONE, ONE DAY LATER BUT SOONER THAN PREVIOUS CHAPTER, THAT'S A PROGRESS I THINK, IF MY ROUTINE WORK OUT, CHAPTERS WILL BE RELEASED IN THAT TIME, FROM WEEK TO ONE OR TWO DAYS LATER, ONLY FEW CHAPTERS LEFT OF MARCOS HISTORY IN THIS TIME BEFORE COMING BACK, I PLANNED SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THAT OCCASION