Rifts

Part 24~The Gift

Star giggled, her hand placed against Angie's stomach. "Whoa! I felt him kick! We might have to find a spot for this little guy on the Mewni King's guard!"

Rafael chuckled, holding up a hand. "No, I think stealing one of our sons is enough for now, Star."

Star snorted as she leaned back. "This is nice. It's been a while since I've had a day to relax."

Angie smiled, nodding happily.

Crash! Solar panicked as he knocked something over. Tom slid next to him, the two sharing a scared look as they began to hide the damage.

"Is everything okay with them?" Angie pointed to the boys as Star shrugged.

"Them? Yeah. They're just panicking because you're here."

Rafael shared a confused look with Angie. "Why would they panic because of us?"

Star snorted. "Well, you know. They're super in love with Marco, and you're his parents. Anyone would freak out in that situation."

"I'm sorry, what?"

Star cringed, gritting her teeth. "Oh, yeah. I was not meant to tell you that, was I?"

Angie turned her attention back to Tom and Solar as Marco walked over, trying to stop them from hiding what they did. "Does Marco like them back?"

Star hummed. "I think so. It's hard to tell. They're all so dense."

Angie chuckled. "That sounds about right. Well, I'm going to get a bag of grapes before we open presents."

Star paused, blinking dramatically. "Wait, I was meant to bring a gift?" Stepping back, Star slid closer to Tom and Solar. "Boys, we have a problem."

"What? Who's causing trouble?" Solar held up his hands as Star jolted.

"No. I mean, I didn't bring a gift. And I know you didn't. How can you make a good impression on Marco's parents without a gift."

Solar and Tom shared a look as they panicked once more. "We need to go find a gift." Solar turned, grabbing Marco. "Marco, did you bring a gift?"

Marco paused, tilting his head. "Of course I did."

"Great, great. Cause then you can help us find one." Solar grabbed Marco, swinging out his scissors and opening a portal into Quest Buy.

Tom grumbled as he glared at the isles, speaking in time with Marco. "I hate Quest Buy."

"Come on, boys, it's not that bad." Star laughed, jumping up and down. "Quest Buy has something for everyone!"

"Are you sure? None of this looks particularly safe." Solar tapped the sword as it fell off the wall, startling him. "Marco? How did you choose your gift?"

"Easy, I called up Buff Frog and asked him if there had been one thing someone had given him when he first got the babies that no one told him to get, what would it be. Then I brought that and treated him to dinner as a thank you."

Star gasped, staring at Marco. "You hang out with Buff Frog?"

"Yeah? I babysit for him half the time."

"Well, is there anything else you know your parents want?"

"Not that I know of?" Marco shrugged as Star jumped out.

"How about baby's First Hidden Poison Capsule?" Star held out the pacifier as Marco stared in horror.

"You are not giving that to my brother."

"Well, there's always a gift card?" Star turned, pointing at the card as it tried to hit the goblin.

"No."