...Star sat on the bed. Saw the wine! She had practically already drunk herself, not even using the goblet. Marco could not look at it, he snatched the bottle from her, and she stood up and staggered, trying to go from bed to door. To no avail, she half fell to the ground.
- Star, have you gone mad? What are you doing? - Marco asked, quite scared by the girl's behavior. After a moment he came over and helped her up.
- Where's that slutty...b...bitch? - Star asked, her voice shaking.
- (Marco) That who?
- This Jackie! This bitch, skanking...this dumb slut destroying my life! I go to her and finish it, and then se can drink another bottle...quite tasty wine.
- OH NO! There is no another bottle. You do not know...just a moment! - He thought - Why are you calling my girlfriend a bitch? Can I know what Jackie did to you? - After that question, Star pushed Marc away and, resting on the canopy, sat on the bed. It looked like she had a broken leg.
- Can I trust you Marco? - She asked.
- (Marco) I'd like to know why you're unkind to...
- I CAN NOT? - She asked again with a larger tone. After these words, Marco nodded his agreement. Star patted the place next to her on the bed, giving him a sign to sit down.
As soon as Marco sat down, Star talked about the threat she faced at Jackie's. Normally she would not say it because she was afraid of her, but this time alcohol spoke through her. Meanwhile, Marco listened carefully to the whole story. He could not believe that Jackie could go that far. He might have noticed it before: she had recently advised him not to know Star, and when he mentioned his friend, she had it somewhere. As soon as Star was finished, Marco took a deep breath.
- Why have not you told me anything before? - He asked worriedly. And about Jackie and Star.
- Simple: because I...I love...you! - she said staggeringly, but calmly - And I did not want to see you suffer by breaking up with my beloved person. I can not live when you too could not. You are the driving force for life for me. I can not love another person than you: I tried with Oskar...but...but it did not work out. I did not want you to fail because of...of me...I wanted my beloved friend to be happy.
March...speechless. Sure, he knew that he loved him and wanted to talk to her about it, but he did not expect Star to love him so much. She always liked him the way he is: no matter if he was a warrior karate fighting monsters at her side, or an ordinary wise "safe kid" who at school prefers to avoid trouble, for which he also liked Star: she was crazy, careless, but she had good heart and she wanted to help others at all costs, including with him, they complemented each other, and Jackie: she has recently tried to change our Diaz, she wanted to destroy his real person to make his new debris from his rubble, she did not love him as she is just what he would be like, maybe he did not love this woman, what do you need?
- Wow, Star...I did not know that...I... - he could not say anything. He'd planned what he wanted to say before, but now that Star told him his feelings...he forgot everything - Look, I still do not understand why Jackie would behave this way! (Thoughts) If you want, I can talk to her tomorrow...
- (Star) Can you seriously? - Marco nodded his response - THANKS, THANKS, THANKS!!! HUGS! - After these words, Star hugged Marc tightly. The boy returned the hug for it. He liked it, he felt satisfied. Fact: They cuddle in uninteresting circumstances. But it did not bother him. He was happy about that embrace and did not pay attention to anything: for a late hour in the clock, for the alcoholic stench of the blonde, for Jackie who was standing in front of the door...what? Jackie stood in front of the door and watched almost every scene, including re-confession. After a moment of looking at the embrace of our couple, she left with a buried but furious face.
Lynn Thomas House. Jackie's room...
- She has deceived me! She disregarded me! SHE SET MARCO AGAINST ME!!! - Jackie shouted at the same time dropping all books and other items from the table. She supported her body with her hands on the table and took in fury and adrenaline, her breathing reflected in her reflection in the mirror.
Suddenly, voices were heard in her room. However, no one was at home, the parents still did not come back. In spite of this Jackie did not do anything, she knew these voices and sometimes she spoke with this"person"...
-Ooo..Dear! You look tense. What happened? - A mysterious female voice spread in the house and mind of Jackie.
- Star told everything to Marco and now they are both against me! - Jackie replied. She was not restrained.
- Tell me: what do you feel now?
- I...I feel anger! I feel fury, fear...I feel hatred!
- Just hatred. Well. These feelings are good Jackie Lynn Thomas: turn them into a destructive force. Let it wind you up! Let it enrage you!!!
- That's all because of Star. I hate her! If it did not bother me, it would be good. But now...now it has become a threat to me. Too big for her to let her go!
- Good, Jackie. And what do we do with such threats? - She asked. Jackie thinks for a moment.
- We'll take him! - She stripped the white-haired girl, but this time she said it in a strange modulated voice...as if enchanted.
She went to her parent's room. Inside, there was a small safe in the wall. Jackie opened it efficiently and took out a mysterious metal suitcase. She closed the safe and took the suitcase to the room. After a while, she unlocked the buckles with a smooth movement and slowly opened the box, showing its contents.
- I wanted Star after goodness! But if it does not work anyway, you leave me no choice! - She said to herself, holding the contents of the box in her hand: Beretta...!
Next morning. Diaz House...
Marco sat quietly in the kitchen, making breakfast for himself and Star and waiting as a blond hair girl would come down. He did not have to wait long: Star went down the stairs to the kitchen with a heavy, tired step, holding her aching head. In short: she had a hangover. (:D)
- Hey, Star, how was it? You did not have any..."strange"dreams? Do you know how alcohol works?! - asked Marco with a hint of sarcasm.
- (Star) YOU KNOW? - Marco nodded - Ohh, Marco! I'm sorry, it was too unreasonable.
- Nothing happened. And that's how you fought greater antics! - Marco replied with a slight smile on his face - Okay, seriously: it's for you! - Added Star drank a glass of green liquid.
- (Star) What is this?
- Vegetable Cocktails. - He replied - A family recipe. Dad always drinks it when he has a hangover. The head does not hurt an hour later.
Star did not encourage the green and rather disgusting look with the scent, but what to do, Star grabbed the glass and took a green drink. He was disgusting. After a moment, Star came up with an idea: she grabbed her wand and sprinkled some...strange stuff into the drink. After a while, she drank all the contents in one go. She revived almost immediately.
- WOW! Normally I feel that I'm alive!!! - Star shouted, flying around the kitchen. She was cheered from ear to ear.
- Em...nice to hear that it's better for you! - Marco replied also pleased at the sight of an equally satisfied girl. He did not even want to ask what the powder was, what she poured. It's important that he helped. - Say: do you remember anything from yesterday evening?
- (Star) Like through fog! - Marco was about to start talking about her re-confession, but before he could even say a word, Star's phone began to vibrate. The girl immediately grabbed the object, it was Janna. Star did not answer the call:
- (Star) Hey Janna, what's up?
- Hey Star, listen, it's business. - Janna began, equally pleased to hear her friend. - there is one curse to check and I would like you to help me. You in?
- Will there be a chance that we will sell our souls?
- Well!
- Sure! If you would not call Tom like last time.
- Cool. I am sending you a place. And one more thing: do not tell Marco where we're going!
- Emmm...ok! - Star a bit surprised by this request, but she trusted her friend. After disconnecting, Star immediately received a message about the location. Having discovered the place, Star went to the door.
- (Marco) Star, where are you? You did not even eat breakfast!
- Janna wants to meet me. A cocktail is enough for me. - Star replied, then without waiting for an answer she left the house.
Marc did not like it much. He was afraid that Star would avoid him again by Jackie. He decided that he would talk to a white-haired girl and he would clean her up. But first there was one more thing to do. Marco calmly went to Star's room and walked to the magical mirror.
- Connect with River Butterfly! - He said to the mirror. After a while a royal, bearded, low figure emerged from the mirror.
- Ooo,Marco! - the king was surprised by the sight of Diaz. - What brings you here?
- I have a question to your highness.
- Yes?
- So... - he began hesitantly - What did you do when you found out that Queen Moon was falling in love with you and you loved another girl?
- It depends...
- From what?
- From whether we're talking about my daughter! - He replied suspiciously to Marco.
- Emm...a bit... - He replied with a slight shame.
- Listen: As with my Moon, I did not have such problems. We both loved each other. And look how happy we are! And how do you and Star love each other...
- (Marco) I'm sorry, your highness. But I do not know who I love anymore... - At this the king nods his head and laughs! It seems slightly amused by the whole situation...
- ...Oh, Marco, Marco! I know what you mean. And the solution to this problem is...simple.
- You have to choose! - "How do you choose?" Marco thought, but this should probably be the only solution. Marco took a deep breath.
- Well... - He began - ...Jackie Lynn Thomas, I practically know kindergarten. I've been in love with her since then. I tried to make an appointment with her from the seventh grade. Jackie is relaxed and sweet. She is the girl of my dreams. But now that we are finally a couple...it has changed. Very! She always liked me the way I am. And now he is trying to change me. He wants to make a copy of himself from me. And Star...(next breath) before I saw nothing but good friend in her. However, despite this, I always thank the world that I met!
- Why?
- Before I met her...I just floated throug life. I was unnoticeable at school. Always in a kimono in a kimono kimono, or with a face in a book. Then came the day. She appeared. And with it all the adventures we've had together. It was Star who showed me that it could be different. She showed me that sometimes you have to live on the edge. I have taught her all the earthly things that we do together. She showed me how great it is to fight monsters and save the world in a variety of ways every day. It was she who helped me talk to Jackie for the first time. She changed my life beyond recognition. And for her...her...I her...I...I...
- Well?
- I love her for that!!! - Eventually. After a long time of holding it in, he finally said it's a simple but magical word about Star. The word that put our March on new roads. And the word that Marco facepalm shot through. - Oh...what am I doing at all!?
- I will marry you, Marco... - says the king - ...always knew you would be the perfect candidate for my daughter.
- Seriously? The king nodded his agreement. Diaz thinks for a moment. He is right! - I WAS...I did not even know what a feeling it was. Fall in love again. In a person other than Jackie. That until I say it aloud, once again. - Then stood in the middle of the room and screaming at the top of my throat - I! LOVE! STAR! BUTTERFLY !!! UFF, what a feeling! Wait...what am I doing? I have to tell her! I have to go to Janny and confess her feelings. Thank you, my highness! - Then, he was full of euphoria and ran out of the house towards Ordonia. The place where supposedly I find Star.
- Well done, little man. Well done! - King Butterfly said calmly, then hung up.
A moment later. Janna Ordonia's apartment...
Marco was nervously knocking at the door of Janny's apartment. He was nervous: he would probably know how Star would react, but he was nervous. After an eternally long minute, Janna opened the door.
- Oh, Marco...I did not expect you here! Janna seemed surprised by the sight of Diaz.
- (Marco) I need to talk to Star immediately! This is important!
- What Star? - She asked.
- Star. Star Butterfly. - Janna, "pretended Greek" - A girl from the exchange, a blonde, my height, wears a headband with horns, has a magic wand...
-Aaaa...That Star! Sorry, I forgot for a moment.
-Sooo...Can I talk to her?
- I'm not sure if... - But Marco could not stand it and went into the apartment:
- STAR?! STAR YOU ARE HERE! HERE'S MARCO. WANT TO CONNECT YOU! DO NOT WORRY ABOUT JACKIE! - He tried to call his friend, but to no avail.
-AAH...Star is not here, are you? - Janna said suddenly.
- Where is she? She was supposed to be with you!
- I...I...I can not say! She ordered!
- She, or who?
- Jackie! Jackie Lynn Thomas, clear!!!? - Janna could not stand the tension
- WHAT? - Marco was surprised. - What...but...why...? Good from the beginning: What did Jackie want from you?
- Forgive me Marco! - she seemed...broken. What can jealousy do with people? - Jackie came to me an hour ago. She said she saw and heard your conversation yesterday. She told me to arrange somewhere with Star so that she could meet her face to face. She said, she's fed up with it and...I will kill Star! She was armed! I could not do anything. I'm sorry!
- Well done now! Just say where you made an appointment with Star?