Normal POV

The Red, Silver and the Female figure returned to Dalmasca, informing the others of the news.

"I can't believe it, that would explain why he's capturing females." The blonde smiled.

"This is big, we have to search, get the word out. He must be desperate..."

Buttercup's POV

I was sitting in front of a small table, in a living room, I guess. Muriel poured me a weird glass of red liquid.

"Calming Elixir, my dear." Mark explained, smoking a pipe, "I'm so sorry Miss Buttercup, this must be a shock to you...I'm so sorry you had to find out this way but..."

I gulped this stuff down, it was bitter as hell, I started coughing a little, "It's ok."

"Besides, you might not be The Star Goddess."

I could barely stomach it, but this...this...

"Just what the hell is exactly going on?" I just blurted out, "Oh I'm sorry-"

"You have nothing to apologize for, let me see your hand, and I'll explain everything." I let him take my hands, he studied the lines closely, "I see...you're not...from this world...but your destiny is woven with it. You are strong...very strong...you have an even stronger light inside of you."

"Ok," I pulled my hand back, I was irritated now, "Enough of that...just tell me what's going on?" I slammed my fist.

"My sister and I are seerers, we are sensitive to things around us, when a strong energy is close to us, we can even glimpse into the future. Muriel sensed a great change in the air-"

"I'm sorry to interrupt but...where do I come into this?" I was annoyed and impatient, "I can accept the fact that maybe I was sent to another planet, dimension, or into the past or future, but this Goddess bull is too much."

Muriel stood up, and sat beside me, "Well...there is a prophecy, when the war between Princes waged and ravage the lands, a goddess of the stars will come to tip the scales, for salvation or destruction. Of course most people favor the salvation. There are signs, first of all, a Star Sphinx Griffon (a species so rare that it only shows up when a divine being appears) and a gem filled with the magic, but only the goddess can removed or summon the power needed. When you were asleep, I tried to remove your necklace and it zapped me."

I removed the necklace, but nothing happened, but when Mark tried to touch it, it zapped him.

"But how do you know? For exame, I saved the little guy so he trusts and follows me around, or the necklace...static electricity...all this...could be a coincidence."

He laughed, "That is the worst static electricity I ever felt, worse than the Griffon bites. You may be right child, this could all be a coincidence...but something or someone brought you here...not to mention a griffon so rare, that people thought they were fable...I mean people caught glimpses of them; but a baby one just appears out of the blue and trusts you. The last thing is the gem, I can feel life energy pouring out as we speak. The Star Goddess has the ability to bring life back to her very surroundings. I don't mean to frightened you, but after 20 years...it could finally end. I am very sorry but whether or not you are the Star Goddess, people here believe it and that's enough. Look I'm telling you all this because it is your destiny...all of these coincidences can't-"

"Mark, please...my dear, you must be exhausted and overwhelmed, we shall continue our conversation later. Please go to bed."

I did as I was told, carrying Fang but...I stood by the door, Mark was talking in a whisper, "I sensed it when I touched her hand, she is the Star Goddess...she was summoned here...Muriel, she must know the truth. I shall send a message to the closest Prince-"

"A Prince...surely-"

"I know, this is fast, but this is too big too leave for any rebel soldier or to ourselves."

Muriel sounded sad, "This is too much for her...she needs time...she is just a child Mark."

"Muriel, don't you think I know that, it breaks my heart...I like her...she reminds me of Bella...I want to protect her and this is our best option. Sooner or later someone will talk to the wrong person and the Dark Lord will come for her. At least with the Princes, she'll be safe.

I was in a bed when Muriel came in, she had this warm smile as Fang curled up right beside me.

"I know you were listening, child."

I blushed, "I'm sorry."

"I wish, dear one, you would stop apologizing. For years, I have dreamt of this but I should have realize what it could do. I guess in my mind, I always thought of the Star Goddess as this warrior ready to step in and take charge. Not a confused child, who reminds me of my Bella."

"I'm not what you think-"

She looked at me square in the eyes, she reminded me of my mom. I never realized how much I missed her, my mom was always so loving and caring. When Muriel patted me on the head and she smiled, I felt like crying. She grabs my hands.

"Oh sweetie, I can see your life through your eyes, you are a diamond. I sense this radiance...it's almost divine. Now, you have nothing...and I mean it nothing to apologize for, you've been threw into a world of war, carnage, and horror. You will be tested but as long as you remember you are not alone, you will pass. Believe in yourself, do this and no matter where you are, you'll have nothing to fear."

"Wait...please tell me, who are these Princes-"

"I promise, I shall tell you everything...tomorrow morning."