Love from Within

Chapter 11

Suddenly, everything went silent. Star stood up and pressed her ear against the door.

"We have to get out of hiding at check out the castle." Said Star. "And I think we can lose the disguises..." Star waved her wand and they were back into their regular outfits.

"Ok, but be cautious. Ludo could still be hiding." Warned Marco as Star turned the door handle and exited the closet.

They walked downstairs. Trays were strewn about the floor. Ludo and his minions were gone. People were no longer panicking.

While Marco was shaking his head at the messy floor, Star gasped.

"Star what's wrong?" He asked.

Then he saw who was standing in the doorway. 

Queen Butterfly!

Queen Butterfly motioned for Star to come over. All of the servants made a path for her and Marco. "Star..." Said her mother with that "Don't think I'm letting you off easy" tone.

"This can't be good..." Mumbled Star.

"No. It can't." Said Star's mother who'd obviously overheard. She pulled Star outside, while Marco waited nervously yet patiently outside.

"Listen Star." Said Queen Butterfly. "I've had it with you! This is the last straw." She sighed. "You're going to St. Olga's re-"

"NOOOO!" Star interrupted. "NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! Please mom, please? I'll behave, I promise?"

Queen Butterfly sighed again. "Listen Star, I want you to be a perfect Queen. But with all of these shenanigans you've been up to, going to St. Olga's is the only solution."

"But-" Started Star.

"No buts. Now, go tell Marco you have to leave his home. Thank him too. We have to leave as soon as possible." Said Queen Butterfly sternly.

Star sighed and opened to doors to tell Marco the news. Star didn't want to argue with her mother, because believe it or not, there were worse schools then St. O's.

"Star what happened?" Asked Marco, furrowing his brows. "Your mom seemed pretty upset."

"Well, uh, my mom's the queen and I have to do whatever she says...and she says that this is the l-last straw and I h-have to go to S-Saint O's!" Star wiped a tear.

Marco's face turned into pure shock. "Wh-what?! We cannot let this happen. At all." Said Marco with a serious look on his face.

"Hurry up Star! You need to start packing!" Yelled Queen Butterfly from outside.

"Marco...As much as I love you, I don't think you can help me this time." Star sighed, starting to walk to the door.

Marco blushed at the word love, but then went back to his serious expression. "I will get you out of St. Olga's I promise you that. And Marco Diaz doesn't break promises."

Star made a weak smile. "I believe you." She walked up to Marco and have him a small kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you soon enough." Said Star as she walked out the door.