Tears

Part 7~Bonding

Star screamed, running down the stairs and staring in horror. "Oh, no, no, no! Oh my gosh! Janna, speak to me!" Star rushed forward, looking over Janna as she chuckled, winking at Star. "Janna, that stunt was total overkill."

Janna rolled her eyes, sitting up. "You asked for a distraction."

"Janna! Oh, I am so sorry. We just had the stairs waxed," Eclipsa rushed down in horror as Glossaryck fell down after her. "Janna, are you all right?"

Janna sat up with a shrug. "I've fallen down worse stairs."

"Okay, listen, Eclipsa." Star stopped Eclipsa, staring in worry. "I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to talk to you about this, but I think I should be the one to tell my mom about Globgor. Yeah, her memory just isn't all there yet. This is a lot to take in. You know what I mean?"

"Oh, my goodness! Janna, what happened?" Moon frowned, taking her time descending the stairs.

Star and Janna shared a look as Star wrapped an arm around Janna. "Oh, Mom, Janna was just so excited because she wanted to show you Esclipsa's guitar."

Star pointed at the bone guitar as Janna's eyes widened. "Cool."

"Eclipsa, did you know my mom plays classical guitar like a beast?"

Eclipsa smiled, her eyes lighting up. "Oh, Moon, you simply must play us a tune."

"Oh, I suppose one song wouldn't hurt." Moon picked up the guitar, lacing her hands on the threats. She plucked the strings, playing each note softly as Eclipsa gasped, clasping her hands together.

"That is so beyond brilliant! What if you kicked it up a little like-" Eclipsa began screaming her guitar solar as Moon stared at her.

"Ah, yes, I suppose you could. Perhaps a little-" Moon began combining the music as Eclipsa screamed her notes.

Star stared in shock. This was not what she expected. "Is it me, or are they like having fun?"

"Yeah, it's weird." Janna folded her arms over before she glanced at Star. "Are you still planning to sweep this thing under the rug? If you are, I suggest you be a bit more careful."

"I know, I know. That was too close." Star sighed. "It'll be better if I tell her, won't it?" Janna shrugged as Star chuckled. "Don't worry, I got this. Mom, I have something important to tell you!" Star threw her hands in the air, turning back to her family when she realised Moon wasn't there. "Eclipsa?!"

Eclipsa jolted, stopping and turning back to Star. "Oh, I'm sorry. I just got lost in a solo."

"Eclipsa, where's my mom?"

"She was just here."

The group spun, rushing out of the chamber and chasing after the only exit that didn't cross Star and Janna. Star gasped, coming to a halt and staring at the giant crystal before her. "No, no, no! Mom!"

Moon stood before Globgor, staring up in horror. "The monster king..."

"Mom, look, I wanted to tell you, but I was just afraid your brain couldn't take it." Star stood beside her mother as Eclipsa went to the other side.

"You know Eclipsa, torches and chisels won't do anything to Rhombulus' magic."

"I know, but I just couldn't stand the sight of my love just sitting there, trapped without doing something."

"I understand. Being separated from the ones you love is a terrible thing."

"Thank you for being so understanding. That means a lot to me."