Mysteries and Marco

Star raced into the empty study and slammed the door shut. She quickly returned to her mother's chair and pulled out her wand. Hmm, I wonder if I have to use a certain spell or just unlock it like my closet door? Star decided to first try unlocking the drawer like she did her closet door. To her surprise, she heard a soft click before the drawer slid open. Inside was a tiny book void of any markings on the outside.

"Whoa, is this her diary?" Star removed the book from its tiny home and placed it on top of the desk. Curiously, Star lifted the cover and saw a note addressed to her written on the first.

Happy 18th Birthday, Star.

"I don't think I'm supposed to read this," Star said as she closed the cover. "But…it will still be a surprise if Mom adds more stuff. Oh, what the heck!" Star placed the book back on the desk and turned the page.

Dear Child,

Currently, you are still within the warm confines of my womb. Therefore, I have yet to learn your gender, but I still love you very much. Your father, as well as the rest of the kingdom, are unaware that you exist. I take immense satisfaction from the thought that I alone know of your presence. I can't wait to tell your father so that he may also celebrate your existence. I wait with baited breath for you to join us. Lovingly,

Queen Moon, your mother.

"Aw, how sweet! Mom must've written one almost every day for me. I don't feel like spoiling all of my present, I'll just skip to the end." Star flipped numerous pages until she found the most recent one.

Dear Star,

You seem so mature and independent at times that I wonder what happened to the little girl they would sneak off with a certain Pony Head. I can't help but think that you no longer need me or your father. I'm proud to call you my daughter and the future Queen of Mewni. Star, there will be more hard times ahead and I know you'll overcome them with ease. I just hope that Eclipsa doesn't put an end to our time together and that I get to see you become Queen Star Butterfly. I often wonder what you'll be called: Star the Unshakeable or Star the Righteous. Regardless, I just want to reiterate that I'm very proud of you and love you very much. Adoringly,

Your mother.

"Thanks, Mom. I'm sure when I read this in the future, you'll be there to see it."

"Star?" Marco entered the room without knocking, causing Star to toss the book back in the drawer and slam it shut.

"Marco! You can't just do that to me. Knock next time," Star said as she relocked the drawer. "What are you doing outside your room, you're grounded?"

"I…I came to apologize. I'm sorry I told your parents. I meant it when I told you it was for your own good. I just didn't think of the consequences for them. I was just…thinking of you." Marco stuck his hands in his pockets and looked at the floor. Star blinked in surprise before tackling him to the ground.

"Marco, I don't need a hero, remember? But…thank you anyway." The two smiled at each other before Star started to blush. "Uh, sorry, I'll get off you now." The two stood up and Star repositioned her crown.

"So, uh, what were you looking at?" Marco helped Star until they both were satisfied with the crown's position.

"Oh, it's a secret that I wasn't supposed to know about. Did my Dad stay with my mother?"

"Yeah. You wanna ride a warnicorn or something?"

"Sorry, I have to wait for the Magic High Commission to show up. Then I have to write a letter to each of the kingdoms on Mewni about my mother's condition. You know, boring stuff." Star sighed and sat back down at her mother's desk. So, this is what it's like to be queen? Never-ending suffering in the form of paper work, meetings, and speeches.

"Well, now you can't say that you're a terrible queen."

"How so?" Star laid her head on the cold wood of the desk.

"For starters, you didn't ditch the Magic High Commission. Secondly, you're doing everything you can to make this transition as smooth as possible. If I were you, I would've just told Manfred to do it for me."

"Yeah, don't put ideas in my head. Now all I'm missing is a king," Star thought aloud. She quickly realized that she'd voiced her thoughts and tried to correct herself. "You know, to be like my parents…because they're married."

"I don't understand what you're implying, Star. Do you…want to get married?" Marco looked confused as Star dropped her mouth in shock. What the heck, Marco? You know I have a crush on you and you only got marriage from all that. How blind can you be you adorable, clueless boy?

"No, just forget I said anything." Star sighed and returned to her previous resting position.

"Okay? Is being queen really all that boring to you?" Marco began to organize the desk as Star began to groan.

"I hate it so much, Marco. No wonder my mother was too tired to do anything with me and my father, it sucks the life out of you. Marco, promise me you won't let me become an emotionless queen."

"You mean, stop you from becoming your mother?"

"No, Marco, from becoming emotionless. My mother didn't have a choice, she became queen after my grandmother was killed at a peace treaty signing. She used to be just like me!" Star pulled Marco in close and stressed how forced her mother's situation had been. "She didn't even get to mourn, Marco, because Toffee was there. Why do you think she hates monsters so much?"

"I'm sorry, you didn't tell me that after the battle. You just said that you bonded with her and that you pretty much died." Marco began to outline the stacks of papers and pens. "There, now it's all nice and neat. That was really starting to bother me."

"Marco, how am I supposed to explain this to my mother? She going to think I like being queen and a clean-freak like you." Star began to fight with Marco as she attempted to make a mess of things. A knock sounded before Manfred entered the study.

"Your Majesty, you're needed in the Throne Room. King and Queen Lucitor are here to discuss your mother's arrangements for the Silver Bell Ball."

"Okay, Manfred, tell them I'll be there in a second."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Sir Marco, King River would like a word with you in the infirmary."

"Okay. Well Star, I guess I'll see you later."

"Alright, Marco. See you at dinner." Star watched as Marco followed Manfred out of the study. "Ugh, I don't wanna talk to more people. Let's just get this over with." Sighing, Star exited the study and headed for the Throne Room.

Authors Note: I mentioned the little book in the drabble Don't Panic. I feel like that's something Queen Moon would do given her back story. To be honest, I wasn't expecting the sequel to be this long, but it is what it is. Hope you enjoyed and don't be afraid to review. I've killed all other feelings than the ones for Moon X River.