Starfall

Chapter 2: Unspoken

"Dear, I fear that there is not much time left." said the queen weakly.

"I know." the king said sadly.

"We must finish the planning for Star to assume the throne. It's a shame that travel to Earth is impossible. Marco Diaz was a good match. They were very fond of each other."

"Yes. They reminded me of us at that age." Tears began to form in his eyes.

"She should have been so lucky." The queen paused. "But we must all do what we must for the welfare of the kingdom. Please bring our daughter to me. I must speak with her."

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Star entered the bedchamber and sat at her mother's side.

The queen took her daughter's hand. "Star, sweetheart, there is something I must tell you about the Butterfly line. Something that has been kept from you. Something that if it becomes known, could bring disaster to the kingdom and endanger you and those around you. It's also why the law requires you to have a king to ascend to the throne."

Tears welled up in Star's eyes. Not just because her mother's time was coming to an end, but also because she knew she would be forced into marriage when it does.

To Tom. Not to Marco. Tom.

Star thought back to just after she arrived back in Mewni.

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"Hi Dad!" Star said as she hugged her father.

"Welcome home Star. Did Marco travel with you?"

"No. He's back on Earth." Star said, slightly annoyed.

"Some things have happened since we last spoke. The nobles want to know the plan of succession. Has Marco agreed?"

"I haven't talked to him about it. Yet."

"Star, are you having second thoughts?"

"Of course not."

"Did you know that Empress Ishtar says that it would not be proper for you to marry non-royalty? She still desires you to marry her son."

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Empress Ishtar was the ruler of the underworld kingdom. She and her husband had one child. A prince. Star's ex-boyfriend, Tom.

When Star was younger, before she was sent to Earth, their parents introduced them in hopes of laying groundwork for an alliance by marriage.

Tom was interesting to Star. He was rebellious and charming. When Star and Tom began their relationship, talks advanced into a possible engagement. But their relationship didn't last long. Tom turned out to be prone to anger and jealousy. Also, he had a wandering eye. Star had caught him flirting with other girls multiple times.

But more than just Tom, his mother made Star very uncomfortable. She seemed concerned with her son producing a new heir more than was appropriate that early in a relationship. It was definitely inappropriate for their ages. Star felt as if she was being pressured not just into a relationship, but into motherhood far too early.

There was an incident when Star's family was visiting Tom's family. Tom 'accidentally' walked in on Star while she was dressing. Star suspected that his mother had orchestrated it.

It was the last straw. Star broke up with Tom and ended all marriage negotiations.

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