Author's Notes:
Sorry for the really late update, it might happen here and there
Was hard to find a decent conversion between 3 and 4
Heres another chapter for you, please enjoy


Few Announcements

Dinner between them had grown a little quiet, each trying to find the right words to say. Star and Marco continued eating with blushes on their faces, a smile on Moon's face, and River was still stuffing his face. When it came to food, the man had problems like huge problems. For Marco, he was surprised that he had the confidence to pull off what he just did. He had gone over it in his head before he went to sleep, he couldn't believe it went the way he had hoped. On the other hand, Star was still in in her own little world, Marco coming back and returning her feelings was like a dream. It was one that she was close to giving up on, he had Jackie after all. River finished eating.

"Well I don't know about you all, but I'm stuffed." River laughed, letting out a burp. Moon glared at him, as she cut her food like a proper queen, savoring it. "Excuse me." he said, defeated. She smiled and looked back down at her food. River just sat there, waiting for everyone else to finish.

Soon everyone finished, the room still in silence. Moon broke the tension, looking at Marco. "I hope that you realize that you are going to have a very, I mean very busy day today. You're a prince now, well not a full one actually, but just like Star, you are going to have to start acting proper and handle some responsibilities." she said with a serious tone in her voice.

"So what is the first thing we're going to have to do today?" he asks. For all his planning, he couldn't plan anything after courting Star. Everything from this point on was going to be new to him, you can't plan the unknown, all you can do is pray your ready.

"Well the first thing, we are going to have to announce your courtship to the people and at a later time, the Magic High Commission. We don't need to hide stuff from them again especially after this last time. Then you have to go tell your parents that you'll be coming here to stay. We can set up a tutor for you if you'd like to continue your education. There are a few other lesser things afterward, then at the end, the four of us are going to have a talk." she explained. Everyone listened to her because everyone was going to be a part of this schedule, not just him and Star.

Star face went a deeper shade of red and River was twiddling his fingers. "That is a busy day, but like I have said before, I know what it means to court Star. I'm prepared to face any responsibilities and any problems that come along with it." he assured her again. Star looked at him and smiled, still red as a tomato.

"It's good to hear that from you again." she said, clapping her hands. Servants poured into the dining hall from the kitchen, some swept the floor while the others cleaned off the table and returned to the kitchen with their plates. Within seconds the dining hall was empty and spotless. This was one of the things Marco was going to have to get used to, or at least try to.

"When do we start?" he asked, she smiled.

"Well, now." she answered, as the other 3 rose from their chairs and walked towards the hallway. Marco rose and followed behind them, a little nervous. They made their way to that one specific balcony, the one that Marco always came to when he used portals to get to the castle. As they got closer he could hear a crowd yelling something. Marco realized that the balcony that he always came to was the one they addressed the people with. Guards were positioned at the entrance this time, Moon, River, and Star stepped onto the balcony. He was halted at the entrance.

"What is that you've called us here for!" A citizen called out from the small crowd of people standing in front of the balcony. "You better keep your promises, ye scoundrels!" Another yelled.

"I've called an announcement because I wanted to tell you the people, that we have a new member joining us. He is the one that will be courting the princess, Star Butterfly. As for the promises, yes, as a way to help my people I have cut taxes in half and will continue to work with you all" She yelled out to the people.

"Is it that Mango lad that the songstrel sang about on Song Day!" A citizen yelled. Marco gave a stern look of disproval for being called Mango.

"Well yes, I would like to introduce you all to Marco Diaz, the prince to be!" Moon yelled out t the citizens. Marco was motioned out onto the balcony by the guards.

"Called it!" The same citizen called out. The rest looked at each other, others clapped their hands and cheered out.

"Tough crowd." Marco mumbled, waving his hand at the crowd. Star had to hold herself from laughing at the little joke, so did River.

"Is that all you wanted to tell us, your majesty?!" A woman with a child screamed out. She looked like she had seen better days.

"Yes, that is all, now if you need anything you know where to go." She yelled back as she turned and went inside, the rest of us following.

'That was pretty simple, but I better not expect it to always be that simple.' Marco thought to himself. They reached a small room, relatively close to the balcony. Marco looked around, the room didn't have much in it, a decored bench and few plants hanging from the ceiling. A small bookshelf sat in the corner next to the bench and there weren't many books on it. Most of them looked like they would take forever to read due to how thick they were.

"What are we doing in here?" Both Star and Marco asked.

"Well, we are going to go have a talk with your parents of course. We can't let the servants see that we are all leaving now can we." she said, seriousness returning to her voice. She pulled out her own pair of dimensional scissors and opened a portal to his living room. There his parents we enjoying some pizza nuggets, watching some television. Popping out of portals used to startle them, but not that much anymore.

"Oh, hello Mrs. and Mr. Butterfly, what brings you to our fine establishment?" Rafael asked, Angie, nodding along. His parents always got nervous-excited when they met with the Butterfly's, like chihuahuas.

"Well, we just to bring Marco here." Moon says as she looks at Marco. Marco sighing steps forward.

"I haven't told you yet, but I want to court Star, in doing so I would have to stay in Mewni for the most part. It's not like I won't be able to come visit, or you guys can't." he explained. They just sat there and looked at him for a few seconds.

"It's about time, I thought you'd never realize it yourself. As for not telling us, that was irresponsible, but I'm glad you've chosen to do something about it. We've been waiting for this happen." Angie spoke up, Rafael nodding along. "Thank you." she said as she looked at Moon and River. She got up and went over to Moon, giving her a hug, which she didn't expect. Rafael gave River a strong handshake and they laughed. She looked back at her son. "However this does not mean that you can skip on your education." she added.

"We got that covered when school does start again, we'll be hiring Earth and Mewni tutors for both Star and Marco. If that is okay with you." Moon chimed in, looking at Angie.

"That'll be fine." Angie said as she stood by her son.

"Well if that is all, we still have a lot to finish by the end of the day so we should get back." Moon said as she opened a portal back to Mewni.

Angie looked at her son, her eyes tearing up. She hugs him, followed by Rafael, sad to see their only son go. "Don't you dare forget to come visit us, and if you can't we'll definitely come visit you." she cries.

They all go through the portal. "You think he'll be okay?" Rafael asks his wife.

"Yes, I know he'll be okay." she answers, wiping away her tears.

In Mewni, Marco was walking with the others, heading to each place to get him situated into his new title. Along the way, Moon and River explaining a few things that the prince to be will have to do. Marco memorized everything along the way, if it was one thing he was good at, it was his ability to memorize things quickly. Marco and Star tried to talk to each other on multiple occasions, but their embarrassment always got in the way.

It wasn't until around late afternoon that they were almost done. There was only one thing left to do, tell the Commission. Something that sounded like it would be pretty simple, considering more than half of the people that were told today had already seen it coming. It seemed like everyone knew how Marco had really felt about Star before he did, it irritated him a little.

They were waiting in a meeting room inside the castle, it looked a little like the Commission one. Most of the walls had windows with intricate and detailed stained glass with a long stone table surrounded by chairs in the middle. It wasn't long before they arrived and took their seats.

"Where's Prime?" Moon questioned. Noticing that they didn't bring the crystal ball that they usually bring with them so that Prime can join the conversation.

"He had some things he said that he needed to get done. He did say something about asking me to congratulate someone." Hekapoo said.

"What?" Was all that Moon could think of. How did he already know what they called them for.

"So what is it that you have called us for? And why is Marco here?" Rhombulus asked. "We have something that we need to speak with you about as well, just Moon that is." Rhombulus added.

"We wanted to let you know, that Marco is now courting Star and will now be staying in Mewni. He is starting some royal training in a few days when things begin to settle down a little more." Moon explained. Rhombulus just starred at Marco and Hekapoo started laughing.

"Finally! You finally figured it out, little boy. Sixteen years in my dimension and the only thing you talked about is Star. Surprised to see you actually figured out your feelings" she yelled out, making him and Star blush.

"Whatever you say H-poo." he returned. She stopped laughing and frowned at him.

"Now if that is all you called us for, then Moon, can we speak to you in private?" Hekapoo asked, stopping her laughter. Moon nodded and looked at the others, who nodded at her. They rose from their seats and filed out of the room. Whatever that was being discussed in the room had to be very important if it was only for Moon to hear.

"So Marco, my boy, how was your first day as the prince to be?" River asked the young boy. Both him and Star watching him.

"Well it was different and it wasn't quite as hard as I thought it might've been. In some way I guess you can say I had fun, just a little." he answered. River gave the young boy a smack on the back and Star gave a slight smile. She had been trying to gather a little courage since he came, she didn't like acting the way she was. She was supposed to be carefree and wild, not timid and shy, the things that Marco do to her.

Star walks up to Marco and gives him a tight hug. "Thank you." she whispers in his ear. He returns the hug and squeezes her back.

It felt like hours before Moon reappeared in the doorway. She had a blank face like she had seen a ghost. Everyone looked into the room, it was empty, the Commission had left already. Moon regained her composure and motioned for them to return to the room, probably for that "family" meeting. Returning to the seats we were in before we had to depart into the hallway.

The king and queen looked nervously at each other and at the new couple. Moon nudged RIver in the side. "Oh um, we wanted to you both about sleeping arrangments, your sleeping arrangements." he said blatantly. The two turned red and Moon stared at her husband.

"River!" she yelled, the statement even making her blush.

"What, isn't that what we were going to talk about!" he yelled out.

"It is, but you don't have to be so blunt." she sighed. Star started to fidget in her seat, she had been dreading when this topic would come up. Marco was looking down, trying to hide his embarrassment. "We wanted to tell you from today, you'll be sharing a chamber together, we set up Star's Room with two beds, just to make it more comfortable. I hope that is okay with you two."

The two looked at each other and quickly looked away. "I think they're going to need a minute." River laughed and Moon sighed.

Marco held his hand out for Star. She looked down, hesitated for a second and grabbed it. They looked at each other and smiled, then nodded at Moon, who smiled.

"Does that mean it's dinner time again?" River asked excitedly. Moon looked at her husband, who was rocking in his seat with the thought of dinner. She giggled and nodded at him.

"Dinner, Woohoo!" He yelled out as he took out the door and down the hallway. They all watched him take off and laughed among themselves.

"This is gonna be fun." Marco said to himself. Star looked over at him, tears in her eyes from laughing at her father and squeezed his hand. Marco smiled.

"River! Wait for us!" Marco shouted down the hallway. Moon sighed and Star joined Marco in his pursuit of her father.


Side Note:
I called it, Jackie is way more understanding than most people