Starfall

Epilogue 7: Choice

He woke up and reached out for her only to find empty air. He sat up in the bed and looked over to her side. She wasn't there.

Awake for only ten seconds and he already missed her.

It was still early, so he laid back down to wait for her to come back to bed. He let his thoughts wander and reminisced about the path his life had taken to her.

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"Sister? We need to talk. I'm turning down Lady Laraline's proposal of marriage."

"Another one, Kevin? What was the issue this time?"

"She was a shallow and transparent opportunist. She had eyes only for my royal title."

"You have courted women using your royal title before!"

"For casual company! Not for a serious relationship!"

"Our kingdom needs an heir! This was our agreement! I accept the burden of the crown until an heir is ready! Your heir!"

"Did you really want me to marry a parasite like her?!"

"I would like to turn the kingdom over to an adult! At this rate, I will be an old woman before an heir is ready!"

"You could always get married yourself, Skye!"

She shot her brother a hard look.

"What? Everyone needs to sacrifice for the kingdom." Kevin said smiling.

Skye humphed.

"How are things with your royal companion?" Kevin asked.

"Very well, actually. Her sister will be coming for a visit soon. Ishtar framed her for a crime in order to secure Mimi's service. She is actually a lovely person. She might have made a good match for you. It is a shame that she is not a noble."

"Neither is Mimi."

"It is of little consequence since we can not marry."

"I've been told that in some regions of Earth, it's allowed for those of the same gender to marry." Kevin told her.

"Interesting."

"This is a good time to tell you that I've decided to leave this dimension for Earth for a while. I've done research and already made preparations." Kevin said.

"Are you planning to marry someone of the same gender? I had no idea." Skye joked.

"Haha. You're a funny queen."

She smiled.

"Did you know that I made the list of the 100 most eligible bachelors in MMM?"

"Well, Mewni Monarchy Magazine is not exactly known for quality journalism."

"The point being!... I'm known here. But on Earth I wouldn't be. My royal title wouldn't factor into any Earth woman's feelings."

"This seems a rather extreme response to a tabloid."

"Do you think I should approach this like father did?"

Skye laughed. "Please, Kevin. As if you would find another woman as selfless as mother."

"Which one?" Kevin asked.

"Either."

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"You suuuure you don't want to stay here Prince Kevin? My brother's room is available while he's in Mewni." Mabel said with hearts in her eyes.

"I appreciate the offer, Mabel, but I must politely decline. Any dimensional travellers must pass through Gravity Falls and I'm trying to be discreet."