Keeper of the Wand

Clearing the Room

Hey guys! We're back with Rose and the gang as they continue their efforts to help Eclipsa and Rhea get support as the new Queen of Mewni and Keeper of the Wand. How will things turn out today? Let's jump in and find out! :D

-Rose's POV-

"Star!" I shouted, running down the halls. I stepped on the hem of my dress and stumbled, barely catching myself in time. I lifted my skirts slightly and grumbled, "Stupid, formal dresses. I hate royal kingdom visits."

Eclipsa and Rhea were hosting a tour of the new Mewni Castle. Both of them had tried reaching out to all the kingdoms of Mewni, trying to establish support for their rule. It hadn't been easy, especially since Star and I have been trying to help. But we finally had gotten a reply and even acceptance from one: the Spider-bites. Star was finishing last minute set up in the front hall of the castle. I had been sent to get Eclipsa and Rhea. But when I went to Eclipsa's room, neither one was there. I checked Rhea's as well, but they weren't there either. Now, I was running as fast as I could, trying not to trip over my dress. I rushed into the front hall, seeing Star grinning happily. "Rose!" She said. "Perfect timing! The Spider-Bites are about to arrive. Did you find Eclipsa and Rhea?"

"Uh-" I started, but then the room echoed with the sound of a bell tolling. Star gasped and said, "If you haven't gotten them yet then go! I'll go bring the Spider-Bites in."

"Wait, Star-!" I started, but she had rushed over to the door. I huffed and ran back through the castle, trying to find any sign of Eclipsa and Rhea. "Where would they be?" I muttered. Suddenly, I heard Marco scream from down the hall. My eyes widen and I ran to the room where I heard the scream. Upon opening the door, I saw Marco struggling with baby Meteora, who was currently biting his hand. He noticed me and screamed, "Rose! Help me!"

"H-Hang on!" I shouted, sprinting over. I grabbed Meteora and scratched under her chin. "Come on, baby," I cooed. "Let the big, mean, Marco go."

"'Mean?!'" Marco protested. Meteora giggled and released him, causing Marco to stumble back. He examined his hand, which was red from the bite mark. He sighed, "Thanks Rose. Maybe you should try feeding Meteora."

"I can't right now," I sighed. I walked over to Marco and took his hand, pressing my own on top of the mark. My hand started to glow with light blue magic as I healed his hand. Marco hissed but then sighed in relief. Once I finished the spell, I explained further, "I'm trying to find Eclipsa and Rhea right now. I got to go, but tip for trying to feed Meteora: try wearing an iron glove."

Marco seemed to consider the idea as I left. I ran back to the lobby just as I heard Star say, "Hello, King, Queen, and Princess Spiderbite. Welcome to the Monster Temp-I mean, New Butterfly Castle."

I walked next to Star as Queen Spider-Bite asked, "Where's Queen Eclipsa and Keeper Rhea? Shouldn't they be the ones to greet us?"

"Our sincerest apologies on behalf of the queen and the Keeper," I said, curtsying to the family. "They'll be here as soon as they can."

The queen and king regarded me, though they didn't look to happy about that statement. Star glanced at me in worry, trying to figure out what is wrong. Queen Spider-bite crossed her arms, "Well, I can't say that I'm surprised that they're ignoring royal traditions."

I didn't say the snappy comment I wanted to say but instead turned to king Spider-Bite. "King Spider-bite! You've trimmed your beard, didn't you? It looks great," I said. He scratched his beard, as little spiders quickly crawled out of it and over his head. "Thanks. It's full of spiders."

I held back a disgust sound as Star added on, "And Queen Spider-bite. Oh, beautiful gown. It really brings out... your glowing complexion."

The queen only stared evenly with Star. She started to sweat a little so I took the chance to talk to Penelope. "Hey, Penelope. Cool phone. Where'd you get it?" I asked, as she looked down at it. There was a pause before she looked up in surprise, "Sorry, did you say something?"