She-Ra: Redemption

Unity Day- Part Two

The air is thick with celebratory cheers and toasts. Frosta and Double trouble rejoice as they had just succeeded making Hordak trip during his dance with Entrapta. They quickly attempt to escape when they feel thick tendrils of hair wrap around them. They nervously laugh together as they are dragged into a side room.

Scopria and Perfuma dance together in the center of the room with the dozens of other guests. They both gaze longingly into each others eyes.

"Thank you." Perfuma says leaning her head against Scorpia's chest.

"You're welcome...wait, what am I getting thanks for? I mean it's not like I don't want it from you but I just uh..." Scopria says panicking while fumbling over her words.

Perfuma stares blankly before bursting into laughter. Scopria uneasily laughs with her before Perfuma smiles while pulling her down for a passionate kiss.

"I mean thank you for being here with me. Thank you for being the rock I needed. Thank you believing in me even when I didn't. Thank you for giving me Flora...thank you just for always being there for me." Perfuma says eyes tearing up slightly.

"I should be the one thanking you! If it wasn't for you I probably would have felt lost when I left the horde. If it wasn't for you  I would probably just known as the muscle. The person who can't do anything but mess up. Thank you for giving me chance to be a mother...for giving me the chance love you. Oh no you're crying, stop you're gonna make me cry too." Scorpia says tearing up as well.

The pair continue dancing slowly while talking just loud enough for only each other to hear.

Perfuma let's another chuckle before placing her head against Scopria's chest once again. Listening to each heart beat, counting each one.

"I really wasn't sure if this was the right path Catra took us on. I mean ruling over people? Conquering and moving from war to war? that wasn't me, I don't think it was any of us. When Etheria was attacked I almost broke when I saw people..My! People being butchered. We won but at what cost? I asked myself what to do? But I had no answer so instead I turned to Catra who did. Catra always had an answer, I knew it wasn't the only answer. In fact I thought of alot of different answers, did I voice them? No....why? Well Its because I'm a coward. I let Catra shoulder the burden all these years because I wasn't even strong enough to carry the weight of fighting while going against my pacifestic ideals. I wanted revenge against the people who destroyed my home yet I couldn't be a part of it. Even with the expansion I reluctantly took part hating myself yet finding my taste for war. I buckled and fell many times yet every time you were there. Always picking me up, encouraging me, giving me the strength to pull through. On this path we helped so many, saved many more, while also bringing new life into our family. I now realize this path is the right path because it's the one where I ended up loving you even more than I already do which seems impossible. It's the path where I learned I could turn our love into someone. Into Flora. Thank you for just existing." Perfuma smiles with tears down her eyes.

Scorpia sobs as tears stream down her face like a water fall while scooping Perfuma up into her arms while wailing her love for Perfuma.

"So embarrassing.." Mermista says turning away from Scorpia spinning while wailing Perfuma around.

"What's so embarrassing about loving you're special someone." Spinerella says from behind Mermista.

"Nothing but there's a time and place you know." Mermista says offhandedly

"Hm oh really? It seems to me that you're just lonely without you're special someone. Netossa already filled me in on what's going on." Spinerella says beckoning Mermista to follow her to a side room.

The two sit a table while Spinerella orders a servant to bring drinks to them.

"I just...how can you be okay with Catra and Alpha just forcing a dangerous mission onto them!? They're not even elemental princesses!" Mermista says slamming her drink down after chugging it.

"I'll let that remark go since you are having more of difficult time than I am." Spinerella says raising a brow at Mermista.

"I'm sorry, I meant no disrespect but you know I'm right." Mermista says

"They may not be elemental princesses like us but each of them are strong in their own rights. In fact seahawk is our best pilot and Netossa has taken on more missions than anyone in our group." Spinerella says pouring herself another glass.

"Ugh okay I get it, they're strong but you're missing the point. Are we supposed to just shut up and do whatever Alpha wants?" Mermista says

"So this about Alpha not the mission." Spinerella says

"Its both! Seahawk isn't some pawn to be used. And Alpha is just...ugh." Mermista says

"Look Mermista I hated the idea too. We have legions of bots and soliders yet Netossa  still goes on these dangerous missions. Her and I butted heads alot but in the end I understood that it isn't about being ordered to do it. If it any point either of them didn't want to go, Catra would called it off. Everytime she goes out there she does it because she has people to protect. Can you honestly tell me Seahawk isn't thinking the same?" Spinerella says

"What if something goes wrong? What if they get hurt or worse." Mermista says looking into Spinerella's eyes.

"Then I'll mourn then avenge them. After that I'll move on." Spinerella says her voice firm.

"What does that even mean!?" Mermista says

"It means I don't want to end up like Catra. Full of anger and hate while being all alone. She's barley been able to move past Adora. It took her years to get her to even see Lionett as a potential interest. So me and Netossa talked, If either of us were to die then we would mourn and move on. Because our child needs someone to depend on." Spinerella says

Mermista's blood runs cold with guilt. All this talk of protecting Seahawk and not once had she thought how it could affect her daughter.

"Miranda..." Mermista says lost in thought.

"Mermista I understand you're worry, and with all of us extending our families the situations changed. My kid needs a safe place to grow up in, Netossa understands that so in her own way she is making that place to live. It's why we support Catra so fervently. Catra realizes this too, if she wants merry to grow up in peace then she needs Etheria to be safe. For all of the children to grow in peace. So if me or Netossa have to die for that to happen then...so be it. I bet Seahawk would say the same. It seems like you need some space to think all this over. When you're ready come back to the ball." Spinerella says before walking away.