Backstory

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At the Star Shrine, Turco heads straight for the throne room of the Star Spirits. He has mass confusion, desperate for answers.

Star Spirits: ?

Turco: I don't understand... I have a little sister? Star Spirits, how come I never knew this? Why was it hidden from me?

Elder Star: It was not hidden, son. Even we didn't know.

Mamar Star: We also thought you and Anthony were the only children of Aurora and Neo. We too are shocked to hear there's a third child.

Turco: ...Ngh...! *Holds his head*

Miss Star: *Floats down to him*

Turco: God...! What are we in?! What's going on here?! WHAT IS THIS TIME?!

Miss Star: *Puts a hand on his shoulder*

Turco: ...?

Miss Star: ...I know this is a lot to take in.

Turco: *Sighs*

Miss Star: It'll take some time, but you'll figure out what to do. Go seek Aurora and Neo, and Ashley. They'll provide the answers.

Turco: But how can mom and dad possibly help? Did THEY even know their long-lost daughter was alive?

Miss Star: It is very possible they are just as surprised as you are. Trust us, they will give you the answers you seek.

Turco: ...Alright... I trust you.

Miss Star: *Nods* Good luck.

Turco: *Leaves the throne room*

Ashley: ...!

Turco: *Runs up to her*

Ashley: Brother!

Turco: The Star Spirits don't have the answers I need. They said to speak to you and mom and dad.

Ashley: They made the right call.

Turco: *Sighs* Damn it, I'm taking in too much at once...

Ashley: Mom and dad are already on their way.

Turco: Alright.

Moments later, Aurora and Neo arrive at the Shrine.

Aurora: Wonder why we were called here?

Neo: Maybe our son needs assistance on something?

Turco: That's EXACTLY what I need, father!

Aurora/Neo: !

Turco approaches Aurora and Neo with Ashley.

Turco: Only you two can answer the questions I have.

Neo: So... What's up? And who's-

Aurora: A-ASHLEY?!

Ashley: M-mom...!

Neo: ...Wait... What...?! ._.

Ashley: Dad...!

Aurora: Ashley...! I thought you perished...!

Neo: *Nods*

Ashley: No... I'm alive... Very alive...

Aurora and Neo hugs Ashley tightly, as she hugs them back.

Turco: ... *Smiles*

Aurora: S-son... H-how'd you find her...?

Turco: I didn't. She found me.

Neo: Huh...?

Ashley: Yep...

Turco: I had no idea I had a little sister. I'm hoping you two can answer what happened.

Neo: *Nods* We can...

Aurora: We'll explain...

Ashley: ...

Turco: Do tell...

Aurora: Let's go somewhere private.

Turco nods and surrounds his family with lightning, teleporting them to the top of Star Hill.

Turco: This will work.

Neo: Okay...

Aurora: Alright... So... It was way back when Dark Star put us under his control... We were his slaves...

Neo: Not long after, Aurora got pregnant again... Months later, Ashley was born straight into the Darkness... Never knew what Light felt like...

Aurora: We took care of her and taught her the ways of the Darkness, teaching her that the Light was the enemy... For centuries, that's how it went... Ashley never did see the Light...

Neo: Then... That one day last summer...

Turco: ...The day Dark Star was defeated.

Neo: Yes... When he was defeated... The Darkness in us exploded... We were free...

Aurora: But Ashley was not with us... She was back on Earth looking for innocents to turn into those Dark Minions...

Turco: Good god...

Ashley: When that wave went over me... The Darkness exploded... Then... I just fainted... It wasn't until recently that I woke up... I found myself with only minor injuries... I wasn't seriously injured...

Turco: What...? You fainted last summer...? You were unconscious through the winter months...? How are you even alive...?

Ashley: I asked myself that exact same question... Soon after, my wounds healed, and I got sudden memories... Memories that I never thought would be unlocked... It's like the Light reached me and guided me... I had sudden knowledge I had an older brother in need of assistance... So I left Earth and went on a search... I don't know how... But I found the planet you and your friends were on... I saw you were struggling, so I went down to help you...

Turco: *Stunned silent*

Ashley: And here we are now... A reunited family... Under the weirdest conditions...

Turco: ...What matters now is that the Light allowed you to survive. The Light got you through this much, it can't stop now. Dark Star has made me suffer by taking family away from me. He may have gotten Anthony, which Anthony himself paid the price for, but no more. Dark Star's reign over you and our parents are no more. He cannot control you. It is now you alone that chooses your path. Only you have such power to decide your own fate. Dark Star may have won in the past, but that does not matter anymore. What matters now is destroying his Darkness and restoring the Light again. The Stars will continue to shine on the Multiverse. That is a promise I can make to you all.

Aurora: We know you'll be able to keep it, son. We have faith.

Neo: Dark Star will indeed pay.

Ashley: You can't do it alone though, brother. You need help.

Turco: I am aware of it. I will allow you to assist against Dark Star, but I do ask you don't advance too far onto him. I can't risk him getting you again, cus next time, he might keep you away from me forever. I can't live with that guilt.

Neo: We'll do whatever we can to help you, son.

Ashley: Know that you are not alone, brother. You have a loving family on your side. Me, mom and dad, and your family. All of us will pitch in to help.

Turco: Thank you, family. It's much appreciated.

The family comes together for a group hug.

Turco: My final destiny is to be the one to destroy Dark Star. I will complete that destiny and end his spread of Darkness for eternity.

Aurora: We will help you. Dark Star made us suffer too. I believe we all deserve to hit him hard.

Turco: Then we shall work together and make the Light shine brightly.

The Star God summons his staff and taps it on the ground. Light surrounds the family.

Turco: Light VS. Dark. This ancient war is sparking up again. Light will prevail, Darkness will fall.

(The family's growing stronger.)

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