SVTFOE: Gender Bend AU

A Day On Earth, A Day On Mewni

I wake up to the sound of someone knocking on my door. Ugh. Here we go again. I don't even wanna get up. I can't go near them. I can't spend another day with Moon. I just can't. It's been two days since I last contacted Marcie and the others, and I've yet to receive a reply. I hate choking down the rage and pain every time I see them.

I think I'm gonna sleep in today, because when I'm awake, I have to deal with Moon, and I can't do that for much longer. I...

I just wanna go home...

"Hey Marcie," I ask as we walk to school, "you got your letter to Comet ready?"

"Oh," Marcie replies, "I wrote mine, yeah, but my parents are taking their time. They really miss Comet. We all do."

"It's only been a couple of days since we last saw Riley," I remind, "she won't be back until the end of the week."

"I know," Marcie sighs, "anyways how's things with Jim?"

"Oh," I feel my cheeks glow pink, "I haven't had a chance to talk to him yet, but I will today."

"Don't make my mistake," Marcie gets a stern expression, "don't do what I did with Comet. OK?"

"OK OK," I reply, "don't worry about it. Now, let's keep moving. We don't wanna be late."

We continue towards school, as I try to think of what to say to Jim...

I hear a knocking on my door, awakening me from my peaceful slumber.

"Star!" I hear River yell, "you awake?"

A green glow appears as I speak with hidden rage, "yeah, I'm up."

"I need to talk to you," River explains, "meet me in the courtyard."

"I'll be down in a few," I sigh.

"Do hurry," River pleads, "it's... important."

I hear River walk off. I sigh and grab my wand, bringing it with me to the courtyard. If he finds out that I'm Comet, I may have to kill him.

I feel a green glow as I head towards the courtyard...

"Hey guys!" Johnson and Jim greet us, waving.

"Hey guys," we reply, joining them in front of the school, with a few minutes before the bell rings.

"Hey," Jim blushes slightly, "there's something I wanna ask you."

"What is it?" I ask, already knowing what it is.

"You wanna... never mind."

He's not gonna say anything is he? Maybe I should just let it go.

"Don't make my mistake," Marcie whispers, "now's your chance."

"Can I ask YOU something?" I inquire.

"What is it?" he asks.

"Do you wanna," my cheeks glow pink, "catch a movie sometime? Just me and you?"

"I'd love to," Jim replies, "how about Saturday?"

"sounds good," I smile.

The bell rings.

"I gotta go," I explain, "see you guys later."

"See ya Star," Jim waves goodbye as we all go to our classes. Marcie and I go to the same class, so she walks with me.

"Told you," Marcie smiles.

"Why didn't you confess to Comet sooner?" I inquire.

"I..." Marcie turns away, "I don't know. I just.. he seemed happier with Tiffany and I didn't want to ruin our friendship. I'd rather be friends than awkward."

"Oh well," I shrug, "I guess there's always the future, right?"

"Yeah," Marcie sighs, "I guess."

Marcie sighs and looks down with a sad look on her face.

"It'll be OK," I reassure here, "I'm sure he's fine..."

I arrive in the courtyard. River stands in the center, a sad look on his face, and scissors in his hands.

"Star," he sighs, "I want to tel you something."

"What?" I sigh.

"Your promise," River starts crying, "you... you couldn't keep it. I've lost everyone. I lost Moon. lost you. Even Comet. I... I can't do it Star. I wanted to say goodbye."

"Excuse me?" I ask.

"Star," he struggles to maintain a collapsing composure, "I have no reason to stay. This curse took everyone I love. My wife and my children, gone. Farewell Star, if you're still in there listening. I have to find it. I have to know he's dead."

"Find what?"

"It's not important. Goodbye."

River opens a portal and leaves. Good riddance! One down! One to go!

I go back inside, smiling.

"Now we just kill the other," I hear the voice.

Yes, I'm getting closer to my goal. I just have to kill Moon...

"We're home!" Marcie exclaims as we walk in the door.

"How was school?" Ms. Diaz asks.

"Pretty good," Marcie smiles, "how you guys been?"

"Alright," Ms. Diaz replies, "any more word from Comet?"

"No," I sigh, "but I'm sure he's OK."

"i just wish it didn't have to be this way," Mr. Diaz sighs, "after all Moon's done, he goes right back to her. I wish we could do something."

"Relax," I try to reassure everyone, "Comet is strong. Have faith in him."

"You're right," Ms. Diaz sighs, "anyways, we're thinking about going out to eat. What are you guys in the mood for?"

I sit on the opposite end of the diner table from Moon. She smiles with a mad, corrupted look on her face. I feel fear run down my spine. She could kill me with a flick of her wrist. If she learns the truth to soon, I won't be able to stop her. I miss Tiffany. I miss mom and dad. I miss Marcie. I miss Star. I wanna go home.

"I'm headed off to bed," I explain, "good night Moon."

"Rest well Star," she smiles, her glow, for a moment, gone. In that moment, I think I see tear stream down her face, but I'm not sure, and don't care. She must die.

I hear her mutter, "I'm sorry Star. I couldn't save you."

"What? I ask.

"I didn't say anything," Moon's glow returns.

"Fine," I reply, returning to my room. I shut and lock the door, so she won't kill me in my sleep. I lie down in my bed, changing into more comfortable PJ's, like what I wore on Earth. I grab a photo from under my bed, the photo of me and all my friends at the birthday party.

I start crying. I just wanna go home. I just wanna go home...

I close my eyes and slumber, after along, awful, normal day on Mewni...

I lie in bed later that night, a smile on my face. Is this what life is like when your mom isn't insane? I...

I think this is the first time I've ever been happy.

I think about Comet, he gave this life to me, so I could be safe from Moon.

...

I hope he's OK. He's done so much for me lately. I just wish I could do more to help him, and he may be going dark.

I try not to think think about it as I slumber, after enjoying a normal day on Earth.