So it's over now. Star vs the forces of evil has ended. All and all I give the series a 7/10 a good watch but I felt that there was so much more there could have been done. Much like Adventure Time I'll miss it and wonder what will replace it. And FUI my ending will be nothing like that, Hekapoo dies in the end! Come on man she was the best. And if that ending happened in real life there would be so many problems happening right now.

Also sorry about the long wait I'm not joking when I say work has been killing me with overtime. I want to say no but I want that overtime pay. But now things are slowing down and I'll be putting more time into writing hope to see you all soon.

Ch 8 Star Idol

"I'm sorry, what did you say!?" Star asked not really thinking she heard Eclipsa's words right.

"I asked if Marco and Hekapoo are going out with each other, as in dating each other?"

"What?... why would you or anyone even think that Marco and Hekapoo of all people were going out with each other?" Star asked ignoring Eclipsa's question.

"Well for one you can just feel and see the sexual tension between them. I mean, come on Star. I have been watching the same thing and you don't see it?"

Star was oblivious for a while trying to come with the terms that Eclipsa was right but Pony Head butted into their conversation.

"Well I saw it, but I don't think all that sexual tension is a mutual thing. If I know the Earth turd, and trust me I do, check my sources and references if you want, that is a one-way street. I don't mean to be rude or anything to Hekapoo or Marco, and don't say that I said this because I'm afraid she may kill me, but she seems thirsty as hell girl because you know, she hardly gets any."

"Pony Head! That's very rude to say. And yeah, she'd probably kill you if she found out you said that and this is a private conversation we are having here between Butterflies."

"Well I'm sorry for butting in Star but you're so loud the only reason why no one else can even hear you is because they're being distracted by Marco's abs and sexy voice."

"That's not true."

"I don't know about that sweetie. You were quite loud and you didn't notice me when I came back in and sat right next."

"I noticed, I even complimented you on your dress and just to rehash what I said before. Girl, you are looking fine today." Pony added.

"Thank you, dear, I remember."

The both of them shared a laugh together which only seemed to annoy and embarrass the princess to new heights that she has never felt before.

"Ah~ that's enough. This conversation is going nowhere any time soon. And no, Marco and Hekapoo are not dating because if they were Marco would have told me."

"Are you sure, Star? They do seem quite close and Marco does seem to be Hekapoo's type. Although he does have a higher intelligence level than what she usually goes for but hey three hundred years is plenty of time for people to change their taste in men or women, depending on the person of course."

"Maybe they will be after tonight. It's most likely that Hekapoo will make the first move on Marco because let's face it he is dense when it comes things like this."

"I'd have to agree with you there dear and you're not wrong about her making the first move either."

"I'm not?"

As the conversation between Pony Head Eclipsa continued, Star just sat there in between them trying to not listen to their conversation on Marco and Hekapoo's relationship with each other and just solely focus on watching Marco through the eye. Sadly, that plan was failing miserably with each word that came out of their mouths. Star couldn't help but listen in on it.

"I've known Hekapoo for quite some time and let me tell you this, she has worn the pants in all of the relationships she's had."

"You know, a lot of people say that to me but I never really understand that euphemism as my kind doesn't wear pants. Or like clothes in general. Like ever."

…

"You can't be serious. Are you telling me you are trying to woe Princess Turdina, someone you've never even met in your life?" Marco asked in disbelief.

"…" Ki was hesitant with answering Marco as he did feel somewhat embarrassed for telling Marco his reasoning.

"Ki, tell me!" Marco demanded.

"…Yes." He finally answered shyly.

"And why did you think you could woe her anyways. You two are like to different species and how old are you even?"

"Love knows no one species and I'm only twenty years old by the way. Before you say anything about Princess Turdina going out with Vulen Trisgwyn, that snow elf she co-starred in her movie with is nothing but false rumors as it's a known fact that Vulen Trisgwyn is a well-known, super gay elf."

'Yeah, I already know that a little too well in-fact.' Marco said to himself as he remembered all the times Vulen tried to hit on him when he found out he was a guy under the dress and swimsuit.

"Look, Ki, take it from me she's not going to be interested in you no matter how much muscles you have."

"Oh yeah, how would you know that? Are you her brother or something?"

'I am her you fuck wit!' Marco wanted to scream out at him but he decided against it as he may not believe him or worse. He becomes another Vulen. God only knows he can't take another one of those.

"Do you think Princess Turdina is that shallow of a person?"

"What was that?"

"I said do you think Turdina is a shallow person that only likes someone for their power and looks."

"Of course not. She is…" Marco then cut him off before he can finish.

"Then why do this. Would she love you if she knew what you've done in the past?"

"I've changed my ways. I'm a better man now then I've ever been. And when she sees me now she could not help but fall in love with me!"

'Okay, this guy is just full of himself and he's too strong to fight him one-on-one right now. I just got used to going back in my young body and now back in my older body is throwing me off a little. I need more practice in it but for now, I must play it smart… can't believe I'm going to do this. Hope this doesn't bite me in the ass later on in life.'

"Yes, I agree. You have changed." Marco looks over Ki's strong new body. "You have grown strong there is no questioning that, but-" Marco looked around him and saw the dying forest drawing Ki's eyes to where he was looking. "You've also grown more foolish in your attempts to seem more worthy of Turdina's affections but all you've done is show how inadequate of her you really are."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Remember in the movie when Vulen gave Princess Turdina a lovely bouquet of rare flowers from across multiple different worlds and then she started crying? Vulen had first thought they were tears of joy but Turdina told him that her tears were of sorrow."

"Yes, I remember that part. She cried because such rare flowers were used in such a wasteful manner… that it… would not around for the garden to grow with… oh god, what have I done!" Ki fell to his knees in defeat with his will to fight having been shattered so easily right after his spirit had been so high.

Marco, seeing that he had won the fight lowered his flaming sword as it turned back into its original dagger form and then sheathed it. Walking up towards Ki Marco feared no retaliation from Ki, for he had won. Not in a physical way but in a battle of wits and reason he reigned supreme.

When Marco got right in front of Ki, he looked up to see Marco staring down at him. Ki couldn't bear the look of the victor and hung his head in shame for what he had done.

"You had won, there is no questioning that," Ki admitted to Marco. "I no longer have any reason to go on anymore with my plans to get the princess to notice me and adore me have backfired on me. She'll more than likely hate my guts when she finds out what I've done here and probably kill me."

"I don't know about that man. I heard she's pretty forgiving."

"I know she is but I don't want her forgiveness. I am undeserving or such things. I have sullied her good name with the actions I have committed in my blind pursuit of power and one-sided love. It's just that. I thought if I had some power to back up my devotion she'd love me, then I could start being a better person for it."

"That's where you went wrong, Ki. You don't start to be a better person when you get what you want. You work on yourself in the hopes of becoming a better person and then you can maybe, maybe~ get what you're looking for."

"You speak from experience, don't you?"

"Yeah, I am. In more ways than one. So take it from me when I say this, you don't really love Turdina. You merely like the idea of her."

"No, you're wrong! I love her i-"

"You said it yourself that you were in a drunken stupor when you fell for her man. Ask any professional and they'll say that's unhealthy and not a good way to start a relationship. Real or otherwise."

Ki paused and thought about what Marco said to him as in really thinks to himself. How it all started, how he came to the conclusion that this is what he needed to do. God, his life was a mess and he needs to fix himself. This honorable, handsome stranger was right.

"Was it hard, was improving yourself difficult?" Ki asked his voice barely a whisper but nevertheless, he was heard by Marco as clear as daylight.

"Of course it was difficult." Marco firmly answered him. "I was chasing, being chased, stabbed, fell off many cliffs, fought in many battles and wars, got lost, made stupid mistakes and missed too many golden opportunities. Hell, one time I was even turned into a yam for a week after insulting a necromancer's cooking." Marco listed off.

"But even with all those failures, I grow as a person. With each hardship I faced, I persevered onward no matter what. As the years went on I grow stronger and stronger and after fifteen years I got what I was looking for. Once finally I got it, I felt a little sad."

"Why, why would you feel sadness when you got what you wanted?"

Marco smiled at Ki as he looked him in the eyes. "Because it was the end of the journey you know. After all those years I made many good memories and some bad ones but those only added to the feeling of each one of the good moments it had giving them weight and meaning." Marco paused and looked back on those memories he cherished with nothing but happy thoughts. "And after a while, I realized something not five seconds later. That this journey had indeed ended, but that didn't mean there wasn't another journey just waiting for me around the next corner."

Marco's words touched Ki as well as everyone that was watching him through the eye. It was a unique combination of wise words, a sexy masculine voice along with a hot body that made every person pay attention to him.

Marco offered him a hand up and Ki at first was hesitant to accept it at first, but after that speech he gave how could he not. As their hands clasped together with their powerful grip alone caused the muscles in their forearms to tense up and with the mist clearing up and the sun was rising in the background. The shine of wet skin and scales shined in the sunlight of dawn. Two harden warriors, in an understanding of power and wisdom, saw in one another what one wanted to be and the other seeing what he used to be. The first, a person inspire to and the other saw a working progress.

Pulling himself up Ki stood tall, invigorated with new purpose and meaning with the inspiration Marco gave him. However, even with all of this, there was one thing he just had to know.

"Just what did you used to be, before all of this?"

"I used to be called the safe kid."

"Really?" Ki questioned unbelievingly.

"I once wore a helmet in the gym shower, along with other safety-related stuff."

"Wow, you sounded pathetic back then."

"Yeah, I know. But that was then and this is now."

"Thanks, I think I really needed this talk."

"No worries man. So not to kill the moment but are you going to undo the thing?"

"Oh right! I totally forgot." Taking his hand he shoved it into his mouth reaching in deep into himself Ki pulled out a dark purple crystal from his mouth and handed it over to Marco.

"Gross, what is it?"

"It's a receiver crystal. It comes in pairs and the second one is in the fountain as it drains the power of the fountain and then directs it to me. Just destroy this one and the other one will shatter along with it."

"Won't that drain you of power?"

"Yes, but it'll be a slow process," Ki explained turning away from Marco he started to walk away from him.

"Hold it right there!" Marco called out. "Where do you think you're going?"

"Nowhere really just somewhere I guess. All I know is, I'll be a better person after I get there."

"And you think I'd just let you go?"

"No, but it's either stopping me or helping out H-poo."

"Oh my god I forgot about her and also I'm the only one that can call her that. You know without her trying to kill the person she hears calling her that. Trust me on this, I've seen it."

"Whatever you say, man. She's over there past the tree line."

"Thanks, catch you later."

"Looking forward to it oh and Marco."

"Yeah?"

"Next time we met I want to fight you as the real me. Not this jacked up version of me, but the person I shape myself to be so I can prove something of myself. I don't know what that will be just yet, all I know is that it will be something I want to be."

"Sure why not? Just remember, I won't go easy of you."

"I'd have it no other way."

With no more words to exchange, Ki started walking off in the opposite direction he had pointed Marco in. Marco wasn't sure if Ki knew where he was going or was going in the furthest direction from them as possible because when he gets Hekapoo out of whatever is keeping her down all bets are off.

With the thick cloud of steam somewhat fully dissipating from the area Marco now had his full vision of sight now and what he found just beyond the tree lines Ki pointed out was a larger dead tree covered in something yellow. As Marco got closer he could hear a muffled voice coming from the tree that sounded like Hekapoo and when he reached the tree he saw something that he'd never forget for the rest of his life.

…

"Okay, that's more than enough!" Queen Moon declared as she without hesitation interrupted the eye before anyone could voice their opinion.

"Mom what the hell! What was that for?" Star whined along with the other guests. "I didn't get to see what happen to Hekapoo!"

"Trust me Star, if you or anyone saw what had happened to Hekapoo we'd all be in trouble."

"Why would that be? Do you know what happened to her?"

"Sort of. I know the tree where Marco went to and there is only one kind of tree that could give her some trouble if she isn't careful."

"What kind of tree could possibly give Hekapoo trouble?"

"I'll tell you later. All you need to know is I had to save face for the Magic High Commission."

Star, not liking the reasoning her mother gave her, just pouted as she couldn't really argue with her when it came to anything involving the Magic High Commission.

"Oh don't give he that face Star. You still have to see to it that these people go home now as it is getting a bit late."

"I guess you're right, but a lot of guests wanted to see what happened next with Marco."

"You can ask him when he gets back Star. Until then make sure you say your goodbyes to everyone."

"Yeah, I'm on it."

With the Royal ball/movie officially over, Star said her goodbyes to all those that attended. Some she found had a great time with the dancing and socializing along with the sight of what Marco would look like a few years down the line with many of the princesses asking her if they could 'borrow' the services of her squire. Some even offered her money and or political favors if she did. Not wanting to sound rude, she just told them she'd think about it and would get back to them.

"Alright, hope to hear from you soon. Me and Ram here are in need of some serious protection from a hot hunk- I mean honorable man like Marco," Patty said her voice underlined with desires and unclean motives unsuited for the public to hear. "Isn't that right Ram?"

"Yeah… it is Star… we need to be protected by those big strong-" Ram blabbered on as she was just picturing herself being pin down by a shirtless and sweaty Marco after fighting off a dragon that had tried to eat her, only for Marco to be the one that was going 'eat' her out.

"Wow down girl, save your fantasies for when he's around," Patty interrupted. "See you, Star. Remember just send Marco down to my kingdom whenever you can." Patty winked at Star and left.

"Or mine Star," Pam added following Patty out.

However in truth, as Ram and Patty left Star made a mental note to not let Marco anywhere near their kingdoms. It's not that she viewed Marco as he was some sort of personal property of hers even though he was her squire. She did it mostly out of the safety for her friend's mental and physical purity, of course, and nothing more than that.

"Oh Star girl had a wonderful time here and that Eclipsa chick was some good company I mean did you see that dress she was wearing. Come on that dress was just drop dead gorgeous oh and Star."

"Yeah, Pony Head?"

"If you tell the Earth Turd that I found him attractive in anyway, including the thing I wanted to do to him in his hot older body, which I remind you I didn't know that was him at the time ha-ha~" Pony Head started joyfully laughing only to suddenly stop as she brought her face right in Star's face right into her face. "I'll for reals cut you. Alright? Good, love you Star bye." She threatened with a serious yet loving voice just before flying off home.

Others, however, weren't so happy when they were leaving for one reason or another.

"Tell me the truth Jorby, do I have a chance with Marco?"

"Kelly, quit doubting yourself. You are a strong, independent, warrior and if you want something you should just take it, by force if necessary!"

"No Jorby, that's not what I want to do. I mean I like Marco and I know he likes me, but not in the way I want him to like me."

"Then just use sexy force to make him like you like the way you like him."

"No Jorby that's just..." Kelly paused and thought about how she could make use of 'sexy force' when she and Marco have their little get together. "You know what, I think you may be on to something there Jorby."

"I always am," Jorby grinned to himself.

"Is there something wrong, Higgs? I've noticed that you seem a little bit down lately," Sir Stabby asked his squire.

"It's nothing," Higgs lied.

"Is it because you didn't get to meet Princess Turdina?"

'Oh shit, I forgot about that!' Higgs mentally shouted in her head. "Yeah, I was really looking forward to meeting with her."

"Oh don't be so glum about it Higgs. The next royal party we go to I'm sure Princess Turdina will come. Star and the other princesses did seem to know Princess Turdina on a personal level. So I'm sure you'll get your chance next time."

"Yeah," Higgs agreed with what Sir Stabby was saying making her feel a little bit better. "Next time for sure."

"Also Higgs I've got a special announcement for you. I was going to save it for tomorrow after you polished my armor and sword, but I might as well tell you now."

"Really, what is it?" Hearing the real joy in Higgs' voice Sir Stabby had a feeling this would really make Higgs happy.

"Higgs, I'm sending you on your first real quest," Sir Stabby announced as Higgs' eyes widen in appreciation.

With every one of the guests that have left the Butterfly Castle, Star had just one more thing she really had to deal with before the night was over. She looked over to where Tom was standing patiently over the corner and noticed she was looking over at him. Taking it as a sign she wanted to talk to him, Tom calmly walked over to her.

"So Star, look I'm really sorry I didn't tell you I thought Marco was missing. I see that now. But it's just that I thought that if I raised a fuss about it and Marco wasn't really missing, well, you'd ruin the ball over nothing. I didn't want to ruin this for you, not after all the hard work you and Marco put into it."

"Yeah, I see that. Kind of almost did after I found out. Luckily, I kind of saved it with the eye and everything, so yeah..."

"So," Tom sheepishly spoke. "Does this mean you forgive me?"

Star didn't immediately answer Tom's question. As she looked deep within his eyes she finally came up with a response.

"Yes, I forgive you, Tom," Star replied lovingly bringing Tom down and kissing him on his cheek. Then immediately slapping him hard on the other cheek. "But I'm still very mad at you, so you better not do that to me again!"

"Ouch!" Tom yelped out in pain rubbing his cheek where Star slapped him. "Yeah Star, I promise I won't do that again."

"Good boy and good night Tom." Bringing Tom down again Star kissed him on the cheek she had slapped with him then kissed him on the lips. As they parted she waved him off.

With Tom now walking off to go home just before he left the doorway out he turned back towards Star.

"Hey Star, quick question. Do you like guys with big muscles?" Tom asked out of nowhere.

"Uh…" Star was confused at this question that Tom asked but saw no reason to not answer his weird question. "Yes. I mean, who doesn't like guys with some muscle?"

"Cool, cool-cool-cool alright see you later Starship." Having the answer he was looking for, Tom left with the mental note to start working out.

With Tom now gone, Star saw all the servants starting to clean up and get everything packed away. Noticing this, Star slowly made her way to her room. After the long day she had with all the work she put in she deserved the rest. As she was making her way to her room, Star wondered when Marco would come back from helping Hekapoo. Finding herself in front of Marco's room she decided to wait for him in his room thinking this was where he would come back to first.

Upon entering his room, Star went over to Marco's bed, took off her dress, throwing it to the floor without a care in the world and laid on the bed. As she saw one of Marco's hoodies laying right next to her, she grabbed it and decided to put it on her to keep warm on this cold, lonely night. Even knowing that Marco was okay, she couldn't help but still feel worried about her loyal squire and best friend.

"Oh well, I could always check up on him with the All-Seeing Eye if he's taking too long to get back to me," Star reassured herself as she got comfortable in Marco's bed, taking a big sniff of the hoodie she was now wearing to relax. "Smells just like Marco, and his homemade nachos." She mused as her stomach began to growl loudly, like a starved best. "Fuck, it's making me hungry."