Starnapped: A SVTFOE Story

Starnapped: Chapter 11 - The Plans

Marco kneeled on the soft ground of the forest floor, tears leaking from his coffee colored eyes. He had let her slip away again. And this time it might be for good. Guilt flooded through him like a waterfall, all his emotions pouring out at once. Why didn't he talk her out of it when he still had the chance? She could be dead soon, and it would be all his fault. Again. He had let her slip out of his grasp, and in return for his carelessness, he got a heartfelt speech and an announcement of possible suicide.

Marco thought of the Mewmans, River, but especially Moon. How would she react to hearing that her daughter had gone missing again? Angry? Sad? Scared? Marco didn't know her well enough to predict. With a sigh of defeat, Marco laid himself onto the floor, closing his eyes in order to think. He wasn't achieving anything useful here by moping in the grass. He needed to take action. He had a plan in mind, but first, he had something important to do. The boy dug through the pocket of his sweatshirt for his scissors, pulling them out only moments later. With a deep breath, Marco spoke to the air before opening up a dimensional rift. "Take me to Moon."

The teen reappeared back in the cabin where he had started at, right where he intended to end up. He seemed to be getting better with his accuracy. Glancing around the room, he was relieved to find that Moon was still sound asleep, undisturbed by earlier's shenanigans. At least he wouldn't have to talk to her face to face. Marco suddenly stopped his scan of the room to focus on a small star purse on the floor where Star had been not too long ago. With a worried sigh, the latino stepped towards the purse, unzipping the top until it opened completely. Out he pulled a small notebook and pencil. Why they were in there, Marco was not completely sure, but it worked for his purposes, so that was all the mattered. Closing his eyes to begin his focus, the boy began preparing his words in his head.

"Dear Moon,

I apologize I can not tell you this in person, but I will be leaving to retrieve and protect your daughter. She ran off to try and defeat Eclipsa by herself, and even she agrees it could possibly turn into a suicide mission. I make it my sole voe to protect Star at all costs, no matter what it takes. Do not try to follow me, you are in too weak of a state. Goodbye for now, my Queen.

Sincerely,

Marco Diaz"

The letter ended up being short, but concise, which was all that Marco needed. He felt bad for leaving at such short notice, but he had no choice. He needed to get back to Star before something horrible happened. Or maybe even... she would die. The boy shivered at the thought, trying to push it out of his mind. If he was to try and protect, he couldn't have the negative outcomes on his mind. He needed to be constantly focused. For her sake.

Taking yet another deep breath, Marco prepared his thoughts in his brain. In order to use the dimensional scissors, the user needed to think about where they were going. Yet another thing in Marco's life that required focus. Taking a deep breath, Marco stated yet another phrase. "Take me to Star. For her safety, and my sanity." And at that he was gone from sight, stepping into the untracked lands of the dimension of Mewnie.

As Star reappeared in the general area of the castle, she broke out into tears. She had left her best friend in ruins, all because of her. He was probably so worried... so scared for her safety. Like she was for his. She knew with all her heart that Marco would try to come after her, regardless on if she objected or not. After all, that was what friends did. However, she knew that she would have to fight till her last breath to protect him, and if she died in the process, so be it.

Refocusing her mind, the princess turned back towards the castle, a dark purple aura seeming to emit from it. If she was to accomplish her mission, she needed to push her emotions to the side. Or at least for now. Her hair blowing in wind, the warrior began her journey towards the enormous, towering castle.