Storm the Castle: Aftermath

Sorry, I absolutely needed some closure from that last episode. Spoiler alert lol.

Finnjr63: Aw well thank you. Personally I think all of my stories should be made episodes, but I'm only saying that cause then we get Starco, Ferbel, Candace as a mermaid, ghost seeing Ferb, and like five hundred other things. But I digress.

Watermalone: Oh gosh well thank you so much! I'm really happy that you enjoy all of them!

Ellie: I dunno, I don't think Marco would reject Jackie if she asked him out. He'd say yes, all excited, but then after the date would realize that he just…didn't really like her like he thought he did. Marco's a gentleman; he wouldn't turn down a girl unless he already had an established girlfriend.

Have more Starco-y moments (they don't get together, but sometimes fluff is better than relationships) *throws glittery starco feels around* It's short but feelsy

I don't own Star vs. the Forces of Evil.

GENERAL POV

"MARCO!"

Star screamed and shot upright in bed, wrapping her arms around her body and shivering. With shaking legs, she slid onto the floor and stumbled for the hallway blindly, tears clouding her vision as the floor turned from cold tile to soft carpet.

He met her halfway, running up to her in the hall and gently grabbing her biceps. "Star? What's wrong?" he asked softly, searching her gaze.

Star choked back a sob and launched herself into his arms, breaking down against his shoulder. Very carefully, Marco lowered them to the ground and pulled her into his lap, stroking her hair slowly. "Hey. Talk to me. What's wrong?"

"I…I had a d-dream," she hiccupped quietly, her voice vibrating against his arm. "And…and Toffee….I wasn't fast enough and you….it closed in too fast, and I wasn't quick enough….to save you."

Marco grimaced and tugged her closer, shutting his eyes and burying his face into her neck. "Star. I'm okay. I'm okay because of you. I'm right here, and I don't plan on going anywhere."

Star swallowed hard. "B-but it's m-my f-fault that you g-got c-captured in the f-first p-place."

Marco pulled back and gently took her face in his hands, brushing away her tears with his thumbs. "Star. Look at me."

She sniffled and lifted her puffy red eyes to meet his gaze, moonlight filtering in through the hall window and bathing the two of them in a soft halo. He smiled tenderly and swiped yet another tear away. "I promise you, I don't blame you. I choose to help you, Star. The second I jumped in front of you the first day we met to protect you from that monster, I chose to help. And I wouldn't change it for anything."

"But…but Toffee-"

"Is gone," Marco assured her, rubbing his hands up and down her arms gently. "You took care of him, once and for all. And you saved me, and even Buff Frog. I still don't understand that, by the way."

Star gave a halfhearted giggle, glancing away. "Me neither," she admitted, shuffling so that she was sitting next to Marco instead of on him. "I'm sorry."

Marco shook his head and leaned over. "It's okay, Star. Are you going to be okay?"

"Are you?" she retorted, startling the boy more than he cared to admit.

"Me?"

"Yes," Star insisted. "You almost got killed, Marco. And don't think I didn't see your face when I blasted that cage open."

Her slight smile faded and she looked down, her lower lip quivering. "You were scared of me."

Marco shut his eyes tightly for a moment, trying to figure out how to respond. "Yeah," he finally admitted, reaching out, taking her hand in his, and stroking the back of it with his thumb. "Yeah, I was scared Star. I had never seen you so angry before, and later I realized…I realized that you were angry for me."

He caught her intense gaze, his eyes shining with an appreciation deeper than Star had ever seen in anyone. "You gave up everything….for me."

She blushed furiously under his stare and ducked her head. "You're my best friend," she finally croaked out. "I couldn't let you die."

Marco wrapped an arm tightly around her and drew her to his side, leaning back against the wall. "You were terrifying," he continued, "because you were serious. And even in the biggest battles with Ludo, I don't think you've ever been completely serious."

"You weren't in danger before," Star whispered, leaning her head on his shoulder. "I'm so sorry, Marco."

He pulled her to her feet quietly, keeping a hold of her hand for a moment. "You have nothing to be sorry for," he said finally. "I wanted you to stay, Star. I wanted to help you. I wanted you around. I accepted the consequences that came with it. There is nothing to be sorry for. You saved my life…how can I hold anything against you?"

He leaned over and pressed a whisper of a kiss to her cheek, hesitating just slightly before pulling her into another hug. Star buried her head against his chest, shutting her eyes tightly and listening to the sound of his heart beating.

"Will you be okay tonight?" he asked softly, his chin on her head.

Star's breathing hitched. "No," she mumbled, clenching her fists around the fabric of his pajamas. "No."

Without a word, Marco scooped her into his arms, bridal style, and carried her back to her room. She left her head against his chest, his movement and quiet breathing calming her terror and lulling her back to a sleepy state.

As Marco settled her into her bed and began to leave, Star shot her hand out and grabbed his wrist. "Please. I don't want you to go. I want you to stay with me."

The faintest smile flickered across Marco's face at the words and he slowly drew back the covers, climbing in next to Star and settling against the pillow. She scooted over to him silently and wrapped her arms tightly around his torso, using his chest as a pillow.

Marco gently ran a comforting hand through her hair. "Don't worry," he murmured. "I'll be here when you wake up. I promise."

She nodded and sighed softly, and within minutes both exhausted teenagers were fast asleep, curled around each other and smiling into the darkness.

GOD that hug at the end KILLED ME HOLY BEJEESUS DID YOU SEE MARCO'S FACE? If the episode had ended there I think it would have been perfect. Everything after her getting her wand back felt awkward and unnecessary.

Also sassy Marco is LIFE.

Anyway, review please!