I wish everyone a Belated Happy Valentine's day ~ with this Valentine's Day centered on-shot! Since I couldn't upload on V-day, I'm uploading it today. Enjoy.
The Valentine's Day quest.
Fionna the human and Marshall Lee the vampire king had been dating for less than a year. They had gone trick or treating, even though Fionna was sixteen and Marshall Lee was… well over 1,000. They had a nice thanksgiving dinner with Cake, Lord M., Gumball, Peppermint Maid, and Shelby, Lord M.'s parents and even the lonely Ice Queen and her penguin Gina. The pair had celebrated the holiday, in which everyone had felt bad for the ice queen so they had a party and traded gifts. He had gotten her a magic sword from his stash and she gave him a strawberry from the giant's castle gardens. The two had kissed on new years, like every other couple, and had played in the snow during that time in January when the ice queen wanted to expand her Kingdome; of course, afterwards he helped Fionna and Cake defeat her. The problem was it was February 13. Almost everyone knew it was one day until Valentines Day.
Sure, the new couple had experienced other valentines days, but they weren't a couple back then so they usually weren't together. This was the first year and they're first valentine's dating, and the thing polluting our darling adventuress' mind was the same thing polluting our dear vampire king's mind: What to get their valentine.
*Marshall Lee's P.O.V.*
I paced around my living room wondering. What do I get Fionna? What? My mind was going in circles… I don't know! Am not good with these mushy occasions. I floated towards my couch and hovered above thinking. "What to do…" Maybe I can trick her into telling me what she wants. No, Fionna is too righteous. She probably doesn't want anything. "But I have to get her SOMETHING!" I mean, I don't wanna be the only loser not to get his girlfriend something… Maybe I an ask Cake! She knows what Fionna might want. No… Cake is too much of a big mouth. She'll probably tell Fionna what I'll get her before it even gets close to Gum wads party tomorrow. Gumball…Urrgh. My last choice. Involuntarily I sagged my shoulders and frowned. But if anyone knew, what a sixteen-year-old girl wanted it would be Gumball. I mean, he is smart…and every princess in Aaa wants to marry him so…he must know something!
The idea of having to ask him for help, him of all people, made me feel sick. I was not going to hear the end of this… but Fionna is worth it. Sighing, I grabbed my Axe-bass and headed for the Candy Kingdome, under the shaded of my trusty umbrella and UV resistant gloves of course. I knew I was safe for a couple of hours since Fionna and Cake had gone adventuring, so I took my time to the candy Kingdome. Also, it was the though that I was going to ask gummy for help that made me slowdown. Finally passing through the evil forest, I arrived at the candy Kingdome's border. There stood the pink cotton candy trees mixed with the candy fruit trees. I picked one of the candy apples and sucked the color right out. I would give him that. His Kingdome grew great apples. After five apples, three bushes of berries and laying back in the shade for a while I finally decided to go on ahead to Gummy's castle. Floating to the door, I knocked loudly. I would just usually use the window, but I figured what the hell. I was going to ask for a favor let me not piss off the dude. Peppermint maid opened the door. "Hello, vampire king." She greeted formal as always.
"Hello. Can I speak to Gumball?" I asked looking over her shoulder. The maid opened the door and gestured me in. Entering Gummy's ballroom the first thing I saw was the caravan of candy folk helping him decorate for his valentine's day ball.
"Marshall Lee?" He asked as soon as he saw me. "What are you doing here?" He continued his expression bewildered.
"I need…me..." I didn't wanna bring myself to say it "I am going to regret this…" I muttered and saw him become even more confused "I need your help." Now he really was surprised. His eyes were so wide I thought they fall out of his pink sockets and his mouth literally hung open.
"You? Need MY help?" He asked as if making sure he heard the correct words from my mouth
"Are you deaf?" I asked and after hesitating I nodding
"With…what?" He asked cautious now
"Fionna's present." I sighed and bit the inside of my cheeks.
*Fionna's P.O.V.*
"Cake! Hurry up!" I yelled at my sister as we exited the tree house. I had told Marshall Lee I was going adventuring with alone with Cake since she was getting jealous of him and me spending so much time together and was beginning to feel left out. Good thing he didn't check or anything. I was really going to look for a valentine's day present for him. I had gotten one for everyone: Cake, Gumball, and Lord M. even the Ice queen and Gina! I had to get one for my boyfriend-er, I mean- Marshall Lee. Hehehe… yeah Marshall Lee… but what? If Marshall Lee wanted something, he would just take it. He didn't wait for gifts. He wasn't the type you could trick into telling you what he wanted either. He was too smart and sneaky for that. He'd end up tripping you up and you would be the one saying what you wanted. I had originally decided to ask Cake, but she was going through her own dilemma trying to find Lord M. a present… and no one wanted to go near PG today. He'll just end up making you help him decorate for his party.
As me and Cake walked past the evil forest, I swear I could've seen a purple umbrella floating by, but I kept my distance just in case. "Baby, what do you think Lord Monochromicorn would like?" Cake asked as we continued our walk
"I don't know Cake. I'm still trying to find a present for Marshall Lee." I said as we passed some vines
"Well, what did you get him?" She asked following
"Mo-chro?" I asked and she nodded "I got him a multicolored teddy bear."
"Oh! Why couldn't you let me get him that?" She asked grumpily
"Cake, Focus!" I sighed as we saw the cotton village in view
"It's not fair! What am I supposed to do? He is so hard to find a good present for…unlike me." She crossed her arms over her chest
"Yeah, just get you tuna or catnip." I laughed
"That's not funny!" She scolded
"Hey, when you tell me what to get the vampire that doesn't need anything and just takes everything he wants you ask me for help!" I said a bit annoyed. I mean how long had she and Mo-chro been dating? Shouldn't she already know what he likes by now?
"Sheesh." She muttered as we continued to walk
"I am sorry Cake. I am just a little frustrated." I sighed apologetically
She patted my back to let me know it was okay. Oh, why is present hunting so hard!
*Marshall Lee's P.O.V.*
At first, he was confused. Then as he slowly processed what I had told him, his expression changed from confused to amused. I wanted to furiously wipe that grin of his face but thought of why was here. My human. "Well... Fionna isn't like every other girl." He began his first words in minutes. I nodded. "So her gift has to be something different." Again, I nodded "I'll help you, IF you help me." He smiled
"With what?" I asked doubtfully
"I need this decorating to be done by tonight. We still have cooking and invites and all entertainment to get and I would really appreciate if I could count on you to help finish."
I hesitated. Urrgh…Fionna. The things I do for my little human. "Fine." I sighed
"Great!" He exclaimed happily "Cinnamon buns!" Gumball called out to his… assistant. Is that what she is? Whatever. She came over with a wagon full of decorations. "Here you go." He said as he began to pile decorations on my arms. "Since, you can fly; you will paste the gummy hearts on the ceiling, hang up the streamers, and fix the disco ball." All while he talked, he pilled the items on my arms "Also, load up the confetti canon and please, Marshall Lee, don't suck the color out of any of my decorations." He sighed
"Whatever." I replied from behind the decorations.
"Good enough." He sighed, "When you finish, you'll get Fionna's present."
"But, Gumball, you can't tell her I got it from you." I said as he began to walk away
"Whatever." He teased back.
I held back a smart remark and put the decorations on the ground. Okay…I have to start with…the disco ball. Easy.
*Fionna's P.O.V.*
Going from town to town, hopelessly searching for Marshall Lee's present (& Lord M.'s too. It was exhausting… more exhausting than adventuring. We were in constant question if they would like it or not, settle on no then go looking for something else. It was the fifth town we were in and still no present. "This is hopeless!" I exclaimed, "We've been walking for hours and still nothing!"
"Relax honey. You'll find something." Cake soothe as she walked to the bin labeled music.
"I hope you're right Cake." I knew she wasn't listening but… I still kept on talking "I never realized finding a present was so hard! I mean, I know Marshall Lee doesn't like these-"
"Marshall Lee?" The female voice asked from behind me. When I turned around, I saw her. Ashley. "You're Marshall Lee's valentine?" Her voice showed traces of mock and sarcasm, but obvious jealousy.
"Yes." I responded. I had already met Ashley. That time she tried to make Marshall Lee, forget their break-up.
"Ha!" She laughed, "Marshall Lee doesn't do those frilly holidays."
"Hey, baby, look what I found!" Cake exclaimed as she rose from the bin. She had a music box. It was dark yellow with black lining. When she opened it sweet dulcimer music played, and the cover had a slot for a picture.
"Perfect." I smiled at her, ignoring Ashley.
"What are you doing here?" Cake asked, disgusted at, Ashley.
"Mind your business cat." She teased and it caused Cake to hiss. "Anyways, human you're wasting you-"
"Ashley where's Hambo?" I asked
She looked confused "What?"
"Where's Hambo?" I repeated
"I sold it to a warlock." She said, plainly. "Mortart to be specific. However, if you want to try to get it back, tough luck. He won't give or sell it back."
"Thanks." I smiled and followed Cake to the register to pay for the music box.
*Marshall Lee's P.O.V*
As I finished loading the confetti canons, I looked down to find the candy prince. The large ballroom was covered with the sugar citizens helping their prince. It was like a circus down there. Cinnamon buns handing out decorations, Lord Monochromicorn helping bring in furniture, and a lot of the candy folk scared and confused because they didn't know what to help with. Then there was Gumball trying to keep his subjects from exploding…sometimes I do feel bad for him. But only a little. "Yo, gums, I'm done!" I hollered and saw his disapproving shake of the head at my volume. I couldn't help but smirk.
"Perfect." He grinned as he inspected the work I just finished "Record time!"
"UH-huh" I rolled my eyes; his gushing meant he wanted something "What is it?"
"Well…" He began; with that same sheepish smile, he gives Fionna when she saves him from the ice queen. "I kind of…sort of…"
"Spit it out man!" I was beginning to get frustrated. I couldn't be around all this pink for so long. It was making me hungry.
"I don't have the present." He blurted, looking down in shame.
I was expecting, and I bet so was he, anger. I was expecting my rage to take over. To let my hunger devoured the entire color from his party, leaving it a gray mess…but it didn't. I as actually in too much shock. "You lied?"
"Well... it's barely a lie." He grumbled, "I had it… but the ice queen stole from me."
"Alright." I sighed, "Do you have anything else?"
"I was actually thinking you could go get it." He mumbled
I thought about it. I had no other choice. It was either get the present or go back to square one. "Fine." I rolled my eyes, starting to become frustrated by the noise of the fretting candy people and my hunger. I guess he realized it too because he motioned me towards his study.
After the short commute to his study, he closed the door and turned to face me. He passed me the only red pillow on his study's couch and said, "Alright, this is what you need to do."
*Fionna's P.O.V*
When we left the town, we walked directly for the wizards and warlocks town. The warlock Mortart must have Hambo in his possessions along with the other things he uses for potions. If we were lucky enough, he had drained all of the emotion out of Hambo and would give it back willingly.
As we entered the town, we saw the wizards and warlocks angrily forming a circle around someone. They were yelling. "You should mind-," Said the voice of Mortart
"Causing Trouble!" An angry voice yelled
"Worse than that ice wench!" Said another
Cake and I looked at the other confused. "Mortart, the warlock, you are here by banished from our town." The wizard with the crown said
"You can't banish me!" The warlock said, "Where am I supposed to live?"
"I don't care." The wizard king said crossing his arms over his regal blue and red robe
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" I called the public into attention
"What's going on here?" Cake asked. She was still holding the bag with her music box, because she didn't want to put it in my 'overcrowded pack'.
"He has been kidnapping babies." The king huffed
"Sicko!" A voice called over the king
"Taking them as payment he says!" Another
"Well, you can't banish him." Cake said and we all turned to face her as if she was crazy "He'll just continue to do it and ya'll still get the blame."
"What do you suppose we do?" The king asked acknowledging Cake's point.
"Lock him up." She shrugged
"What!" Mortart exclaimed, "You can't do that!"
"Dude, you've been kidnapping babies." I pointed out
"My clients were informed of my payment options before I performed my magic!" He exclaimed.
Instantly I got an idea. "Okay, let me talk to you." I said walking over and pulling him from the angry crowd. After walking a few feet from them, I said, "I hear you have a teddy bear in your possession." I smiled
*Marshall Lee's P.O.V.*
As I floated towards the ice Kingdome, taking the long way around to avoid Fionna and Cake's tree house, I thought over Gumball's plan. I was actually going to do this… Fionna owes me big for today. I floated up to the doorstep of the ice queen's door and drew in an unnecessary breath before knocking. Grumbling could be heard from the other side. "What?" The ice queen opened the door and poked her head out. "Oh." She looked at me confused "What are you doing here?"
"What do you mean babe?" I asked floating past her into the ice castle
"Babe?" She asked surprised, but pleased. She followed me in, closing the door after her.
"You know I never realized what pretty hair you have." I said nonchalant, looking around at all the penguins in her house
"Oh, well, thank you." She began to run her fingers through the snowy white locks
"Hey, I hear you have something that belongs to Gumball." I said trying to keep my cool and not barf at the look she was giving me.
As soon as I mentioned his name her expression went, sour "I know what this is! You just want that stupid thing!" She yelled frilly
"Easy, babe." I smiled floating closer. "I just don't like you having anything his. I am the jealous type ya' know."
"Oh." She giggled
"I always wandered, why do you look for princes when you have a king right here?" I pointed to myself "You're a queen. I'm a king…" I trailed off "Now, why don't you give me Gumball's stupid toy and I'll get rid of it? Humm?" I tried not to puke as I floated by her face "My queen."
"Well… this is moving so fast." She stumbled back "I-I need my space. I can't just be tied down to one man!" She panted. I stared in shock as she dry heaved. Did she just turn me down? The ice queen just turned ME down. Is there something wrong with this picture or is it just me?
"Today is just not my day!" I grumbled before shifting into my wolf monster form "Just give me the toy!" I growled. The queen yelped in fear before fainting. "Great." I muttered as I shifted back. Her penguin waddled over towards me. "Do you know where the toy is?"
*Fionna's P.O.V.*
"I paid a good sum for that bear." Mortart told me since I asked for Hambo.
"I am sure your freedom cost more than a bear." I tried to rationalize with the warlock
"That bear has such emotions that make my potions stronger and sometimes irreversible." He crossed his arms over his black robed chest
"Dude, we both know I am leaving with the bear." I sighed starting to get agitated "You want it this to be the easy way or my way?"
He gaped. "Are you threatening me?"
"No." I said smiling, yet the sarcasm was heavy in my tone. I guess I picked up some habits from Marshall Lee. "I am just giving you your options. Give me the bear and I'll get Cake to convince your fellow wizards not to lock you up… if you, you know, give back those babies and remove that as a payment option. Now that I think about it, what do you do with those babies?" I placed a hand under my chin and looked at him
"They're at my house making a mess." He sighed, "I didn't really think about what to do afterwards with them." He looked to the ground
"Whatever. Just give them back." I said and he looked back up "That or Cake and I can take the bear, lock you up and take your wand."
The wizard thought but sighed in defeat "Insolent girl… what's with you and this bear? I got this from a young wizard in training, centuries ago."
"The teddy bear is special, to someone who is special to me." I smiled "C'mon, in the spirit of valentine's day tomorrow?"
The warlock rolled his eyes before reaching into his baggy robe sleeve, pulling out the worn teddy bear. "Here." He shoved it into my expecting hands.
Yes! Finally! "Thank you." I smiled "Now, let's go get you out of this mess."
*Marshall Lee's P.O.V.*
Surprisingly that useless penguin isn't so useless. It led me up to the ice queen's secret ninja room where the game stood. Finally! I had Fionna's present within grasp. An upgrade for Beemo that included games made from even before the mushroom war. It was pretty sick… I might borrow it someday. I thanked the penguin with a few berries from my pockets and then proceeded to float down the stairs. I paused as I saw the queen get up. She looked at me for three seconds before gulping and moving out of my way. I floated out the door and closed it behind me.
*Fionna's P.O.V.*
So, Mortart is to return all the babies and scratch that off his payment list. He's not going to be banished or locked up as long as he doesn't take any more babies. Good thing Cake is good at negotiating, because those wizards did not want to cut him a break. When we reached our tree house with the presents, we were so relieved…and tired. So tired, we went straight to bed. Also, I know I speak for the both of us when I say that we can't wait until the party tomorrow. I can't wait to see Marshall Lee's face. My vampire's face… my vampire. Yeah… mine.
*Marshall Lee's P.O.V*
When I finally entered my house, I let out the loudest sigh of relieve! Sure, this day would haunt me for as long as I lived, metaphorically speaking and I might need some psychiatric help after that who ice queen fiasco, but the thought of tomorrow made it worth it. I couldn't wait. All this for my human.
A/A/N
If you want, I can make this a two-shot. I could make the party scene. Anyways this was just a happy Valentine's day thing I was thinking of. Happy belated V-day! I hoped everyone enjoyed it, or at least was remotely happy. I was offline for a while due to some circumstances but hopefully they will be resolved soon. Arrivadechi mon amores!