Author's Notes:
Hope everyone got to see the new episode that just came out, none of the new content will be in this story

Remember I love constructive reviews or if you have an idea, don't forget to leave it for me to read
I'd also like to apologize, I've been calling the Magic High Commission, The Magic Council, so I have fixed that in this chapter
Hope you all enjoy


An End To Begin

Marco stepped through the portal onto one of the castle's many balconies. To his surprise, the castle was already back to normal, it was like the party River threw and the battle that had taken place never happened. All the tapestries were back to normal as were the daily routines of all the servants, each going about their own respective duties. Whoever did all this was quite amazing. Marco wandered the castle until he could find someone he knew, to is luck he ran into King River, who was talking with a group of nobles, he figured due to the way they were dressed.

"Ah Marco, my boy, you're back. Star told me you went with Prime for a little while to work something out. Did everything go well with him?" River asked, pushing along the nobles, who didn't seem happy.

"Well it went pretty great, I think. I'll tell you more about it after I talk with some people. On a side note, this is a fast recovery, how long was I actually gone? Marco questioned, curious.

"Oh dear boy, for how many times I'm sure you've been between dimensions, you still haven't learned the times have you." he laughed, patting the boy on the back. "Well you've been gone for about a day, and on earth, I would say about a couple of hours." he stated.

"Well that isn't as bad as Hekapoo's dimension." Marco chuckled.

River joined in. "Yeah her dimension is all kinds of crazy."

"So where's Star and Moon?" Marco asked the busy king.

"Well, Star is out in the villages trying her best to help fix things up, things are so much easier with magic. As for my MoonPie, well she is with the Magic High Commission to see if the fritz is gone. I don't know when she'll be back and I have no clue which village Star is in at the moment. Alas, you're free to stay here until they get back, now excuse me while I try to calm some angry nobles." he sighed, walking over to the group of unhappy nobles once again. Marco decided to wait in the lobby, one of the best places to catch either of them.

The moons were just starting to peak their heads over the horizon when Star finally returned to the castle. She was pale, covered in dirt and rubble, she didn't smell all that good, and she looked exhausted. She didn't even make it a few feet into the castle before toppling over onto the floor, passed out. Marco and a few servants that were near rushed to her aid, worried about her. Marco ended up being the one that had to carry her to her bedroom, much to his protest.

"Well, it looks like you gave it your best Star. Guess you've grown since the first time I met you." Marco mumbled to himself, laying the princess on her bed. She wouldn't let go of his neck though, he had to pry her arms off him. He walked to the door and looked back with a chuckle. Closing the door behind him, he came face to face with River again.

"Marco, you're still here, I just came to check to see if Star had returned, I thought that maybe she might be in her room. what you doing here?" he questioned. The king didn't look all that well either, he was probably tired as well. Dealing with the citizens wasn't one of his strong suits, but he had a certain way with people that made up for that.

"Well she returned not too long ago, collapsed from exhaustion in the lobby and I was asked to carry her to her room. That's all." Marco assured him.

"I believe you, she had to use a few spells that she has never used before, doesn't surprise me any. By the way, you haven't seen Moon have you?" he asked, hoping that he did.

"Sorry, I haven't." he replied.

"That's too bad say, Marco, care to join me for a late dinner, I'm sure you haven't eaten today?" River asked, with a smile.

"Well now that you mention it, I guess I haven't, I think that sounds great, I'd love to join you." he agreed.

Marco followed River to the dining hall. The tables weren't full of food as they usually were when Marco came into this room on occasion. The food that was there still looked inviting and quite delicious. Most of it was meat, which didn't surprise him because of how River was with his food. River even said that a meal without meat isn't much of a meal.

River stuffed his face like usual while Marco enjoyed the food, it wasn't every day that he got to eat food made by famous chefs, even if they were from another world. The food was gone before they knew it when River had one last thing to say.

"So Marco are you planning on returning home tonight or would you like to stay in our guest room like you have before?" River asked the young boy.

"Well I don't know, it's gotten pretty late, I guess I could stay the night here, I need to speak with Star anyways. I do have to leave for a little though, I have something I must do. " Marco told him with a sigh.

"Well, you know where the guest bedroom is, make yourself at home. I'll be calling it a night, see you tomorrow." he said as he exited the room, leaving the boy by himself.

"Well I better get this over with." he said to himself, not catching the horrible pun he had made. Marco had noticed that he has been using his scissors a lot lately. He tore another hole and stepped through, only one place on his mind. The bench at the park, it was one of his favorite spots, lots of good memories. He pulled out his phone, dreading what was to come. He texted Jackie to meet him at their spot in the park, that he wanted to talk.

It didn't take long for Jackie to come riding up on her skateboard, with a smile. He had always loved her smile, but now it puts a knot in his stomach. He put a smile on and motioned her to sit next to him. She took off her helmet and sat down, looking him in his eyes. He gave her that look, one that she knew all too well, knowing what it meant.

"Marco, I'm glad you've texted me to talk, I've been thinking and I believe we aren't going to work out. I think we should break up." She said with a fake smile, that hid the pain. She was going to miss the boy, but doing this would make it easier for him, she knew he'd hate himself for a long time if she didn't. She didn't even give him a chance to respond, giving him a kiss on the check and a quick hug before strapping her helmet back on. Taking off with a few tears in her eyes.

Marco just sat there, dazed. He had no idea what just happened, was that her true feelings or was that to spare his feelings. Thinking about how Jackie was, it was probably to spare him the agony of doing it, he smiled, tears rolling down his cheeks. The pain she must be going through right now, a pain that he caused her. 'I'm sorry Jackie, I hope you can forgive me one day. You deserve someone better than myself and one that makes you happy, that is one thing that has never changed.' Marco thought to himself, just sitting there.

Marco sat there until the moon came out, most of the people had left the park hours ago, all that was left were the joggers. That's twice he's just thought about stuff for hours within the last 24 hours, he has also been through a ton of stuff in that short amount of time too. For the first time in almost 3 weeks, Marco felt that he can actually do something, he didn't feel burdened, he had sorted his feelings and his mind was finally in the right place.

"Well, I think I'm going to call it a night as well." Marco half smiled, tearing a hole to Mewni. Back to that same balcony, apparently the entry for the castle. It didn't take him long to reach the guest bedroom, no matter how many time he had slept in that room, it seemed to get bigger and bigger every time he stayed. The main color in the bedroom was blue, it wasn't his favorite color. but the bed felt like a cloud. Silk sheets so soft, that it seemed like you could fall through them while you slept. One large window to the left of the bed, he didn't like it because it was always the thing that woke him up every time. The servants always dragging them open, letting the morning sunshine through.

He kicked off his shoes and hopped onto the bed. Sleep overtook him within seconds of hitting the sheets, he was both mentally and physically exhausted. A good night rest that was well deserved.

"Friend Marco, it is time to wake up, the King and Queen would like you to join them for breakfast." A servant said, waking him by dragging those dreadful curtains. Marco reluctantly rose from the comfy bed, he only then noticed that he hadn't bathed or changed his clothes last night before falling asleep. The servant picked up on what he was thinking. "There are spare clothes in the wardrobe to the left of you, I wouldn't keep them waiting." he stated as he went towards the door, not showing any emotion.

"Thank you." he replied. The servant gave a slight smile and closed the door. Marco took a quick shower and put on the outfit that he has worn on several different occasions, the white royal suit with golden tassels and black boots. Another thing he has noticed is how he keeps bringing up the great memories he has with Star and everyone. He smiled and made his way to the dining hall once more.

'Well this will definitely be a day to remember.' he thought to himself, as he made an entrance. There waiting was Moon, pristine as always, River who was stuffing his face once again. Then on the right was a groggy Star, who was still wearing her pajamas. She still hadn't noticed him, until he sat down next to River. She stopped mid-bite and stared at him, then at her parents, who paid her no attention as they continued eating. She blushed.

"I'll be right back." She said as she quickly left the room. She returned a few minutes later in different attire, he chuckled.

"So Marco, you're still here, not like I want you to leave or anything it was just a surprise to see you here that's all." she coughed, as she began nervously eating her food.

"Well who do you think had to carry you to your room last night." he said with a smile. She nearly choked on her food, beating her chest she was able to catch her breath again.

"Well yesterday was a busy day, you were there, I was there, everyone was there, you know. I guess I was a little tired after helping the people yesterday" she said with a mouth full of food. Her parents looked at her, slight smiles forming.

Marco started eating, he looked at Star, who looked at him and went straight back to her food. "Star, I have one question I want to ask, if I may?" he asked her.

She looked at him, confused. "Um, sure?" she replied.

"Well if I have your parents permission I would love to court you if that's how you say it?" he asked. Everyone in the room stopped eating, dropping their silverware. Star went into overload, Moon stared at the boy, and River started hollering like a madman.

Star was first to break the craziness. "A-Aren't you d-dating Jackie though?" she asked him.

"Well I did have feelings for her, but I've come to realize that my feelings for you that reside in my heart are much stronger, this is the one good thing that came out of this last battle." He told her, looking her dead in the eyes. Tears started forming in her eyes, she was seconds away from crying.

Moon was the second one to speak up. "Marco, you do understand what that will mean right?" Moon asked the young boy. She wanted to make sure, a courtship to the princess is no small matter.

"Yes I do, trust me I have thought long and well about it. I want to be with Star, I'm just sorry that it has taken me this long to realize my feelings. I might still be young, but I'm far from immature." he assured her.

"I knew it, I may not be the brightest, but I could see this happening from the first time I say you, Marco, you have my permission. That is if Star still wants to be with you and if MoonPie is okay with it." he said with a chuckle at first, then turning serious near the end.

Marco looked at Star, she looked down and blushed. "Marco, are you sure, there will be a lot of responsibilities that come with courting me, I don't want to force you into something like that if you're not totally sure." she said, a few tears falling from her face.

"I, Marco Diaz, am totally sure, as long as you are by my side, I think I can take anything on." he said with conviction.

"Marco I would love too." She ran over to him and gave him rib-crushing hug, tears still falling.

"Hmph-hmm, If I may interject." They turned their attention to Moon. "Well with that said, I'll allow it, I quite like you Marco and I think you'll make Star really happy." Moon finished, giving them a smile.

Marco and Star looked at each other and smiled, she squeezed him even tighter than she already was. "Um Star, you're crushing me." He said, running out of air to breathe.

Moon and River looked at the two and remembered when they started courting, both slightly blushing at old memories. "I do believe you have forgotten something, or someone, have you even told your parents." Moon added in.

"Well I haven't, but they love Star and you guys, and I was going to tell them after I got your permission." he replied.

"As long as they know about it then I have nothing more to say on the matter." Moon said, going back to eating her breakfast.

"Hey Marco, can I steal you away for a moment?" Moon asked. Marco looked at Star, she nodded and let go of him. He went over to River who in the hallway, who was waiting for him.

"I just wanted to give you something, well two things." he said in a whisper. He handed Marco a book. He looked at the book, Guide to Mewni Courtship. "I was shy and wasn't really smart when I was young, my father gave me that book and now I'd like you to have it." River joked. The other was a ring, an expensive ring. Marco knew what it was, he looked at River.

Marco handed the ring back to him. "I love the thought, but I have my own plans for this." River smiled. "Now let's not make the ladies wait." Marco said with a smile.

"I think you're right." River laughed. Both returning to the dining hall.