Starco vs Parenthood Introduction - These chapters can be read separately but they are all connected. It's always the same Star & Marco, same kids, same world.

I decided to give it a go with the r/StarVStheForcesofEvil February 2021 Writing Contest and this was my entry. The subject for the contest was Foolduke & Ruberiot but I've also included some Star & Marco.

This is set about 6 years after Cleaved.

Favs, reviews, and constructive feedback are really helpful. Thanks!

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Chapter 9 - The Ballad of Janna's Greatest Prank

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In the early evening, within the partial restored Butterfly Castle, a party is taking place. For the first time since the castle's destruction it is hosting a very special event.

"Arrgh! Marco, if I have to hear another joke about us cleaving tonight I'm going to lose it! I've heard it like twelve times since the ceremony."

"Star, now that we're married we're going to be hearing that for the rest of our lives."

"And I'm never going to like it."

"Well, leaving me might be the only way to get people to stop."

"Hmm...based on how the first few hours since we exchanged vows have gone, being married to you -SEEMS- to outweigh being teased by our friends but I totally reserve the right to change my mind."

"Nice one Mrs. Butterfly."

With a wide smile on her face the new bride poked her husband's chest. "Don't you Mrs. Butterfly me Mr. Butterfly! Hey, you know what I really liked? My dad's speech. I thought it was super-sweet hearing him say what he was ready to give up for me to have the chance of finding my soulmate. I'm sure I would have been sent to Saint O's instead of Earth if it wasn't for him."

"River's speech was great but I could have done without what Tom's said. Our best man telling everyone about our kiss in the photo booth while you two were still dating, not funny. Did you see the look on my dad's face?"

"I agree, not the best topic to bring up during a wedding toast but I think your dad is going to be fine. Hey, you going to finish your cake?"

"All yours."

"Love this cake."

"Hey Star, someone needs to tell the mewmans that taping the glasses at a wedding reception means that the bride and groom are supposed to kiss, not that everyone needs to finish their drink. Most of the Johansen's look like they are ready to fall out of their chairs."

The air suddenly fills with the tinging of glasses.

"You tell them...after we kiss."

"Mmmmm."
"Mmmmm."

"So when do we start the dancing part? It's our wedding, we totally could have eaten cake while dancing!"

"Tom said something about a surprise between cake and dancing."

"Surprise? Tom and Janna better not be up to something."

"Looks like the band is all ready."

"Marco!? Why does Ruberiot have his lu...oh no! Please! Not the Ballad!"

With a serious face, the mustached minstrel begins playing.

"The Ballad of Star Butterfly. Sorry hun, might as well sit back and relax. Look, Foolduke even has some of the old puppets"

~ Who is the maid with the buttercup hair? ~
~ Who sleeps on moonbeams and dances on air? ~

"Wait, wasn't it Tom you danced on air..."

~ With tears made of honey and a heart full of bunnies ~

"Shut up, Marco..."

~ Whose infinite virtues are know near and far ~

"...that is the last thing I want to think about..."

~ It's Mewni's own sweetheart, our dear princess Star ~

"...at our reception."

~ And under the shimmer and rubies and pearls ~
~ Lies hidden a fierce and adventurous girl ~
~ The forces of evil that lurk in the ~
~ Night, will cower in fear when the shooting Star... ~
~ ...IGNITES! ~

The song changes from the lute solo to progressive rock.

"Would you be upset if I told you that I like this part?"

"Shove it, I still have a lot of bad memories from this song. I'm just going to sit here and pout until it's over."

~ Weaving magic like a born spell-caster ~
~ And wreaking havoc like a natural disaster ~
~ She rocks her Narwhal Blast with Warnicorn Stampeeeede ~
~ She's gonna earn her crown ~
~ So hail to the Quee-e-e-een! ~

"Are you dancing in your seat?"

~ Cause she's a rebel princess, she's the best ~
~ She's a ball of lightning in a hot pink dress ~
~ She's a thunderstorm roaring through the night ~
~ She's our shooting Star, and she's lightning up the sky! ~

"Wow, everyone memorized the words."

~ Oooh-oooh! ~
~ Oooh-oooh-oooh! ~

The crowd gives a cheer as the music gets softer.

~ Royal secret - one last to tell ~

"I'm glad he skipped the whole Ludo and Glossaryck part."

~ A princess under true love's spell ~

"I admit, this is not as bad as I remembered."

~ Who is the boy in the earthly attire? ~

"It's really catchy."

~ The prince of the princess's deepest desire ~

"Want to sing the rest of it with me?"

~ I don't need to show it, I think we all know it ~

"Maybe but only because..."

~ But just to be certain, I'll say it again ~

"...I love you."

~ Star Butterfly is in love with her best friend! ~
"Star Butterfly is in love with her best friend."
"Star Butterfly is in love with her best friend."

As the song finished their is excited cheering from their weeding guests.

~ And his name is Marco Diaz. ~

"Thank you for this special day Marco Diaz."

~And-she-is-PREGNNNN-ANT! ~

"...ah...Star?"

"JANNA YOU ARE SO DEAD!"

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About an hour later, behind the castle's great hall, Foolduke is looking for Ruberiot.

"Ruberiot! There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you. What were you thinking?"

"The dark haired one in the bridal party. She called me this morning and said that Star and Marco just found out a-and wanted to announce it in the song. She was so convincing and said that the immediate family already knew!"

"The dark haired one being Janna?"

"Ah yeah, I think that is her name."

"Just to be clear, you believed her when she said that Star and Marco wanted to announce they are expecting their first child during their wedding reception? Did you even think of double-checking with Star or Marco first?"

"But the best man said the performance was supposed to stay a surprise so I didn't want to...oh why am I so dumb."

"Wait, did Star and Marco even ask us to perform today? You never mentioned that part."

"Prince Lucitor made all the arrangements with me weeks ago. He said that Star and Marco were too busy to set up all the entertainment so he was responsible for taking care of our part. I figured if I just skipped the whole Ludo section the song would be fine for a wedding. I...I'm never going to be able to work again. I NEVER should have dropped out of lawstril school!"

"Yeah, I love you Ruberiot but adding 'pregnant' to the end of that performance might have been the dumbest of the dumb things you have ever done. Plus some woman who goes by the hashtag StarFan live streamed it. You should look at your phone, last I saw it was trending. So good job. Maybe if there are other couples out there who want to be especially embarrassed on their wedding night they now know who to call."

"Listen, I know that I ruined their special day. I...I should just go back to doing Mewni and Earth renaissance fairs."

"Well if it helps any I went ahead and apologized for you. The story I got was that this Janna person tricked Star into taking a pregnancy test during the bachelorette party last night and convinced Star that two lines meant NOT pregnant. I have to hand it to that Janna girl, this might have been the most epic prank ever."

"Wait, so Marco didn't know about Star being pregnant?"

"Ruberiot, Star didn't know about Star being pregnant!"

"ARRRGH! Never should have trusted the prince of the underworld or that-that...JANNA! She just sounded so convincing on the phone!"

"Would it make you feel better if I told you that you ruined the most special night of their life in front of every noble from old Mewni as well as a dozen equally important Earthers? Or would it help knowing that River tried to kill Marco for fooling around with his daughter before their wedding night."

"...please stop, this is just too awful."

"On the bright side, Marco's parents were pretty happy. Actually once everything settled down it wasn't too bad. That was until Star's great aunt Etheria asked if Star was sure that Marco was the father. That was the spark that started the battle royal. Best wedding fight ever, also live streamed and trending."

"...I...I give up on performing. Maybe I can get a job teaching. Can't be that bad teaching recorder to...six...year...olds. AWWW! IT'S GOING TO BE AWFUL!"

"There-there. It might take some time but it'll all blow over, you'll see. Plus you still have me. If anything we should be happy for them, they are going to be great parents."

"...better parents then I would be."

"Aww come on. You'll be a great dad. You just have to promise me that you'll never teach our kids the recorder."

"...eeeh."

"So tell me, how would you want to learn that you were going to be a father?"

"I don't know. I never really thought about that before. I guess not at the end of a surprise song on our wedding night."

"Would it be okay if it was at the end of a poem? Something like...

Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Thought you should know,
I got knocked up by you!"

"Honey, that poem would be a perfect way to find out."

"Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Thought you should know,"

"Aaah..."

"I got knocked up by you!"

"Whaaa-ah."

"I was going to wait until I took a test at one of those Earther doctors but yeah, I'm pretty sure. I figured I tell you now since you look like you could use some good news! Just think, now I have more than just a rubber chicken under my shirt."

"...ohhhh...ah..."

"Ruberiot? Ruberiot!?"

"..."

"Passed out in my arms, classic Ruberiot. Maybe I should put the rubber chicken under your shirt."

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As you might guess, I take no credit for the song. That awesomeness goes to the SVFOE crew who created it. Wed I'll post the story I had planned for this weekend, 'Adventures in Merchandising'. That next one was my favorite story to write so far. Hope you enjoyed this one. - Olin