Hello, everybody! It is I, PhantomHermit, here to bring you a new story.

Inspiration struck me as I was listening to some songs over the radio. Thus, I just had to create one.

Still, this will be a songfic, so there will be a song together with the chapter. The song used is Say Something by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera. I must say, this song kind of got me.

Disclaimer: I do not own Adventure Time and the song used.

Hope you enjoy!

CHAPTER 1 - Broken

It all started like this...

"I just can't be the reason you're not doing them well." Was she really hearing this, this big lie? Because if she is, that would have been a terrible lie, right?

"I don't want to mess you up really bad." No. No, this can't be. He's not bothering her at all. Why would she?

"I'm sorry, FP." Those were Finn's parting words to her, his last ones.

"Goodbye."

He broke up with her, officially. He's had his reasons, such as him being a hindrance to her rule. No matter the torment, he just had to do it. The question is,

"Was it the right thing to do?"

Part of him says so. He screwed up big time. He's the reason she's there now, leading her people toward the good side. Try as he may, he can't erase the memory of hurting her feelings. Unfathomable was the way he described how she could have felt.

Part of him says otherwise. There's always a way to fix this thing. Maybe, just maybe, he could go back with her. Forget shame; just be with her.

Part of him is still doubtful. He'll never know what might come.

Either way, thinking of this made his head hurt more. With this, he decided to play some music to at least try to soothe the pain he's feeling right now.

Not long ago, he started playing the piano. He had no idea why; he just liked the melody the keys made. From a low note to a high one, the piano was a recommended instrument for him to play.

Once he started pressing the keys, an unknown sensation surged through his mind and heart. It felt like something heavy was in his fingers yet this left a rather somber feeling to his heart. Nevertheless, he continued playing the piano.

Meanwhile, in her quarters inside her house, the ruler of the flames didn't seem powerful. In fact, she was weakened by what he had said a while ago. Why would he do such a thing? Did he really get over her? Was he done with her? These questions suddenly filled up her mind; an emotion of lachrymose took over her features. Wanting to set aside the experience, she picked up her violin nearby.

Unlike him who started the other day, she is a natural in playing such instruments such as the violin, piano, flute, and the like. She preferred the violin since the high notes attracted the female's attention. Besides, it was called the queen of the instruments, so it was fitting for her to handle one.

Also, once she started drawing the bow, an unidentified phenomenon surged through her. She kinda knew what the emotion is, so she tried to stop. Feeling another presence wanting to communicate with her, she continued.

Say something, I'm giving up on you.

I'll be the one if you want me to.

Anywhere I would have followed you.

Both of them were surprised to hear someone's voice. Little did they know that he was actually mouthing the lyrics. It's as if he was the one singing. She decided to sing along with the voice that belonged to him.

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Say something, I'm giving up on you.

And I am feeling so small.

It was over my head.

I know nothing at all.

As they keep playing, memories of their first encounter are what they have seen in their minds. In such a place like the forest, who knew that love would actually blossom between the two of them? Despite not knowing each other, they felt a strong connection.

And I will stumble and fall.

I'm still learning to love,

Just starting to crawl.

Their first kiss (or kisses) suddenly flashed. After a few months of knowing each other and hugging, they finally let their feelings pour out. They both thought that despite her instability, his fragility, and nature opposing their love, they would still find a way to be with each other.

Say something, I'm giving up on you.

I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.

Anywhere, I would have followed you.

Say something, I'm giving up on you.

Her scented candles had somehow led to his discovery of her alignment. Whether she's Evil or Chaotic Neutral, he would still teach her the ways of the Good. Probably, she was affected by his righteousness that she decided to go along with it.

Her scented candles were her only reminder of her family ties. Surely, it did smell like someone's grandmother, but somehow, they were there because she can feel her mother's presence igniting her room.

And I will swallow my pride.

You're the one that I love

And I'm saying goodbye.

Her first dungeon crawl with him strengthened their trust toward each other. He thought bringing her to this place will unleash her evil side, but he was relieved that she could control her alignment whenever possible.

Say something, I'm giving up on you.

And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.

And anywhere, I would have followed you.

Say something, I'm giving up on you.

The scene reflected the Ice Kingdom, or what remains of it. Large puddles of water cover most of the land, save for the spot where she was standing, trying to understand what he was trying to explain. Upset by what he had done, she needed some time to ponder on this.

Say something, I'm giving up on you.

Say something...

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Once the song finished, he opened his eyes and he felt tears run down his cheeks. This is the first time he felt sorrow in his life. The same happened to her. In fact, both of them don't want to be apart from each other. The constant need to be together was heartened.

The song, they noticed, was a duet. If it was a duet, then who were they singing with? Still brimming of the contemplation from the harmonious performance, they decided to let it be. They both wondered if it could happen again at any moment. Somehow, they both wished for it to occur again since it relieved them from the burden they were experiencing, at the very least.

Once again, he looked at the piano, wishing that it would transpire. Deciding to play some more to hone his skills, he sat down and concentrated on putting his mind at ease, temporarily. Little did he know that there was a figure in the shadows watching him. The canine figure turned off his camera and took off somewhere else.

Once again, she took hold of the violin. She plucked the strings, wondering how it happened. After checking the problem, which was none, she continued playing the violin. She then noticed a small figure scurrying around her room. Thinking it was her imagination, she ignored it. The little figure was holding some sort of crystal. From that crystal, a video of her performing the song was recorded.

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From the Time Room, a place a very few venture to, the Cosmic Owl and Prismo were in the latter's hot tub, relaxing after a time of overseeing the whole planet. They thought that their job was complete until they felt a strange aura at a corner of the room. The aura, spiraling around each other, shone cerulean blue and tangerine orange. At the center of the blue-and-orange helix gleamed two figures, connected by a white line. The line seemed to link the figures' heart. It then transformed into some kind of wavelength that the two understood as something good.

"This Symphonic Wavelength," Prismo stated.

"Resonance," the Cosmic Owl replied. "But how?"

So, how was it? Was it good enough or does it need improvement. Leave a review so I will know.

Oh, and I will update this as soon as I can. Probably when you least expect it since school stuff will hinder me from updating.

Until then, have a great time! -PhantomHermit