Keeper of the Wand

Stepping Up

Hey guys! We're finally back with the season finale of this story! What will happen now that Queen Moon has gone missing? Let's jump in and find out! :D

-Rose's POV-

"How big did you guys say the portal was?" I asked, looking at Eclipsa and Rhea. Star, Marco and I were back at the castle after Marco gave me the news. I was doing my best to remain calm and collected, but my tapping foot gave away my anxiety. Star was writing the conversation down on a notepad while Eclipsa and Rhea explained. Eclipsa gestured with her arms, saying, "It was huge. I mean, massive."

"'Ginormous portal,'" Star muttered, writing it down. I nodded, "And it was rainbow colored?"

"Yes, it was a swirling mass of colors," Eclipsa said. "She went to it like a moth to a flame."

My stomach dropped as the description of this portal sounded all too familiar. Star kept writing and Rhea said, "We truly are sorry, girls. If Eclipsa didn't interfere, Moon would've defeated Meteora. But now she's on the way to the castle."

"That's about it," Star said, standing up. "I think we're done here Rose."

"Wait, Star-" I started, but she had already called the guards. They stepped into the room and handcuffed Rhea and Eclipsa. They even put a metal ball and chain on both of them. I sighed, "Is this really necessary?"

"Hey, you didn't say otherwise, your majesty," Star snapped, before marching out of the room. I flinched and glanced at Marco. He said, "I'll...go find her."

He left the room as Eclipsa said, "Rose, what are you going to do to my daughter?"

I sighed and turned to both Rhea and Eclipsa. "I'm...going to do what I can," I said. "Look, I know she's your daughter, Eclipsa. But if she's on her way here and hurting innocent people, then we have to stop her."

"So your going to hurt her?" Eclipsa asked, sounding angry. Rhea placed a hand on her friend's shoulder, "Eclipsa, I'm sure Rose will try everything before that conclusion."

"Uh, your majesty," One of the guards said. I glanced at the guard as she held up a set of keys. I looked back at the two, "I'm sorry for the chains, but Star won't have it any other way."

"We understand," Rhea said. "You should get going though. Many more people do need to speak to you, now that you are the queen."

I swallowed and nodded. I left the room and managed to catch up to Star and Marco. Star wiped her eyes, trying to hide her tears. I stopped near them and held out my arms. Star looked up at me before rushing into them, hugging me tightly. I hugged Star back, saying, "I'll find her, Star. I promise."

"I know," Star said. "I didn't mean to act out like that. I'm just....scared."

"Me too," I whispered, stepping back. Star wiped her eyes again and asked, "How are you doing? With this whole 'being queen' thing."

"If I were honest," I said, hugging myself. "Not so good. One second I was a princess who really isn't a princess. Then I become a queen, who technically isn't a queen."

I looked up at the portrait of aunt Moon, furrowing my brow. "I'm so nervous and scared," I said. "I didn't think things would change so quickly to this. I just wish Aunt Moon was here to help me."

"Hey, that's why we're here," Marco said. I looked at him and then at Star, smiling a little. Suddenly, a trumpet blared and we all jumped in fright. I looked and saw Manfred standing close by. "Queen Rose," He said. I flinched but said, "Yes?"

"We have a situation that demands your attention," He then addressed the man standing next to him. "May I present Mr. Bugbert Swampington and his family."