Disclaimer: I don't own Adventure time or any of its characters. I only own the plot of this story and the OC Michael who is only mentioned.
Summary: "Simon, what did you see?" Finn asked the man as he coward in the corner. The ice king licked his lips with wide white eyes, "Horrible things...the vision...different, Oh god...it's Ooo now! please not again...not again Betty!". One book, a diary that dates back a thousand years, might hold the secret to where the last humans have gone. It was handed down in one family for generations until one day it just disappeared. The Lich wants it and he's willing to do anything to get it. Follow this story as it shows you the past, present, and Future. See life before and after the mushroom war, watch the rise of the Ice King and the fall of the Ice kingdom's Queen, and read of a family as they looks for a sign that they are not alone in the world. A battle will rage between the land of Ooo and the Lich. The only one who knows how it all will end...is a crazy old man. Watch closely...you just might see the future through old wizard eyes. Pairings: Simon/Betty in flashbacks, slight Ice King/Ice Queen in flashbacks, Ice King/Doctor Princess, Jake/Lady, Cake/Lord Monochromicorn, Fiona/OC, Finn/Flame Princess, slight Bonibel/Marcy, Marcy/ Marshall Lee in flashbacks.
A/N: This is my first Adventure Time story so please be gentle...*long pause* why does that sound so wrong...anyways...no flames please...unless you are requesting Flame princess!
Tears On Every Page
Chapter 1: Things That Go Bump in the Night
My bare feet were slow as I walked through the Ice kingdom in the black of night. I was old and my fur was matted with dirt that had been there for quite some time now. It had been ages sense I had taken time to bathe myself but I guess people on the run don't really get to do that often. Years had passed sense I had had last been here...so many years. How many? Fourteen? Fifteen? Sweet babies...how much have I missed?
Was the Ice Queen still in power? Had the stupid old fool Simon finally taken control? I'd perfer the later honestly. Simon was just like the Ice Queen but he was harmless... and he was at least somewhat kind. I'm sure he would make a better ruler...if he retained 'any' of his old memories at least. If full insanity had finally claimed him then...I don't know...perhaps it would be far worse.
I heard the shriek of an enraged animal and my feet quickened. I knew it wasn't one of the usual creatures that inhabited the Ice kingdom. I did not hear the cracking of ice on ice as it ran after me nor did I see the shine of ice and snow out of the corner of my eye. It looked like nothing but black shadows, amorphous pitch-black masses. I swallowed hard and went even faster. This creature...was only after me...no...not even me. It was after something I was carrying. A green bag and...something inside.
I held the straps of an old green backpack close not wanting to drop it. I'll be damned if I was going to let go of it because some dumb beast was after to me. This was all I had left of her...all I had left of my little sister. Everything inside use to be hers. They were prescious to her and they would remain prescious.
I lost my footing slightly and I started to slip and slide on the cold ice. I fell back and continued to slide until I smacked into the side of the mountains. I laid there on the ground groaning. Sound were muffled as the creatures approached me and I got a good look at them. Nothing but black shapeless beings with sharp frightening teeth. I could feel myself blacking out and I was sure the moment I closed my eyes it would be the last time I'd ever do so.
Out of no where a boy came running with a red sword in hand and a dog by his side. My vision was blurred so I could not see them but I could hear the young man clearly, "Hey you! Yeah I'm talkin' to you ya dumb butt! You like picking on little old ladies!? how about you come pick on me!?"
A blue and green blurr flew passed and started to attack the black creatures. He was holding his own and the sun was rising. I smiled slightly. I was going to be safe another day. The creatures shriek as they started to burn in the soft light. Some ran and hid while others just burn away as the sun grew brighter. My hero and his dog approached quickly and for a moment my old mind played tricks on me. If I had wizard eyes I would have blamed them...but I didn't. For a moment...as I looked at the two of them...an image of me...and my sister appear.
I reached out my hand, stroked the boys soft cheek, and smiled, "Like Fiona..."
I closed my eyes and saw no more. That was when the nightmares came. The screaming of women and children, the crying of a babe, a man sobbing repeating a phase over and over again "I dont remember.", wide brown eyes, and an old black book filled with secrets.
I shot up and screamed loudly. I sat there on a couch shaking for a moment as I slowly calmed myself. Once my body was still and i was no longer vibrating I stood up and walked around the room. I was in a house of some sort and as I looked outside the window I judged that it was probably mid day...hopefully of the same day. I also noticed that this was a treehouse of sorts. A nice treehouse but a treehouse none the less.
The view of Aaa was amazing as I looked out the main window. It was just as beautiful as I remember, if not better. I leaned against the window seal and smiled. The grin slowly slipped off my face before my eyes grew wide. Fiona's bag...oh Glob where was it!? My eyes frantically scanned the room looking for her backpack. I only calmed as I saw it sitting on a table not far from me. I walked over to it and looked through the content. An old brush, a crystal sword, and a old worn book. I allowed my paw to touch the cover of the book and I smiled. I slowly opened it and a photo slid out.
My eyes grew sad as I looked at it. Fiona was smiling at the camera...with her arms wrapped around a nervous looking young man with brown hair. The two of them were only in their early twenties. A puggy little blond girl was standing in front of them leaning back against the two. Her smile was wide and she was missing her front teeth. The girl couldn't have been more than three. I turned the picture over and stared for a moment. Names were listed with a small message above them. 'Still looking and still hopeful. See you in the Fall.' -Fiona, Michael, and everyone's little sunshine.
I sighed and shook my head as a dark cloud settled over me. That fall had come and gone long ago and they had never shown up to visit. I didn't know whether or not they had found what they were looking for or even if they were alive. I continued to stared at the photo a while longer. I was so deep in thought that I didn't even notice someone enter the room.
A hand touched my shoulder and I hissed loudly feeling threatened. When I turned I came face to face with the same young man and the dog from before. They looked rather startled by my outburst. I blushed feeling embarressed about the hissing and put on a friendly smile. They calmed and smiled back at me.
The boy spoke and pointed to himself and then to his companion who was now standing on two feet, "I'm Finn and this is Jake..."
I put the photo back in the book and set it aside, "My names Cake..."
A/N 2: Ooo...now isn't this interesting? The Ice king didn't always rule the ice kingdom? What was chasing Cake? Why has she been on the run for so many years? Why does she think the land of Ooo is the land of Aaa? Who is Michael? What is he to Fiona? Who is the little girl in the photo with them? Did they find what they were looking for? Are they even alive? Find out all of this in more if you read this story.
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