Hey guys!

First off, I want to say thank you so much for all the positive reviews! I honestly didn't think anybody was going to like this! And also, thank you for being gentle. Please…continue to be gentle…please…please. Please. Please… Like I said, I'm still trying to get back in the swing of things. This is my first fan-fic since high-school so yeah…it's been a while. *tee hee*

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Secondly, I want to say WHOA! I so did not mean to take this long with chapter two…I guess you could blame it on my recent lack of inspiration? -_-U That may also explain why this chapter is shorter than chapter one….that and because people keep asking me when I was going to post chapter two (thank you for keeping me on my toes peeps!) Anyways, enough of my ranting…and on with the story! *kicks back with bowl of popcorn*

Oh, and one more note: I know there might be some errors in this and I promise I will do all in my power to eradicate them so please! Again! Gentle reviews….

(disclaimer: I do not own Adventure Time nor do I own any of the characters…I'm just borrowing them for a bit!)


CHAPTER TWO

Cake stared at Fionna with a dumbfounded expression.

"You heard him say what!?" The cat screeched in anger.

Fionna jumped from her sister's sudden outburst. The adventuress watched in shock as Cake began to swell with rage.

"Why that low down, no good, bubble-popping, prince!" Cake yowled while her tail exploded into a bushy mess," After everything you have done for him!? After all those ridiculous missions he's put you through -"

Still recovering from her shock, Fionna tried to think of a way to calm the cat down.

"But…" the adventuress started hesitantly.

"I knew there was something off about that guy- I just knew it!"

"Hey…"

"-Oh, I'm so flip-flopping mad right now!"

No matter how hard she tried, Fionna could not get a word in, and she watched helplessly as Cake continued with her ranting.

"Nobody messes with my baby!" The cat hissed while unsheathing her kitty claws," I'm going to march right up to that candy prince and use his face for a scratching post!"

That last statement horrified Fionna and she felt all the blood in her face drain.

The last thing she wanted right now was for Cake to confront Gumball. It would be so humiliating! Not only that, but the prince would find out that Fionna had listened in on his conversation with Peppermint Maid.

Without thinking, Fionna snatched Cake up and shook the cat furiously to grab her attention.

Cake, startled by her sister's impulsive behavior, let out a frustrated growl.

"Fionna, what in glob's name girl!?"

Fionna ignored the cat's protests, and with a look of determination, she stared Cake straight in the eye.

"Listen to me, Cake…"

The adventuress hesitated.

"Gumball can't find out that I know about the ball!"

Cake's jaw dropped slightly and she stared at her sister silently with wide eyes.

"But, honey," The cat began, as Fionna set her sister down quietly," it's not right that he's treating you this way!"

"You have every right to be at that ball!"

Cake watched as Fionna shook her head in disagreement.

"No…Cake. If Gumball doesn't want to invite me, then that's his own decision," the adventuress replied stubbornly," I'm not going to fight it. Not only that but…"

"But….but…."

Fionna paused and her cheeks turned red.

Suddenly feeling as though she was put on the spot, the adventuress turned her head sheepishly.

Fionna wasn't really the one for words and expressing her feelings verbally wasn't something she was used to. All of this 'talking about feelings' and 'telling people how you feel'….it was emotionally exhausting! Plus, Cake just kept staring at her! Why was she staring!? Staring is rude! GAH! Focus Fionna, focus….

"Not only that… but…I'm scared that if Gumball finds out that I eavesdropped…he won't ever want to see me again…and I still want us to be friends, yah know?"

Cake continued to stare at the girl quietly, her face unreadable.

"Please, Cake," Fionna begged, her voice pleading," please promise me you won't say anything to Gumball."

Hearing the teenager's request, the cat frowned and she let out a small "humph" before turning away.

And then, there was silence.

Fionna could feel her heart pound in her chest as she nervously waited for her sister's reply.

After nearly a minute had gone by, Cake finally broke the silence with a frustrated sigh.

Fionna could feel the corners of her mouth twitch into a smile as the cat turned to face her.

Cake had her arms crossed and she gave the adventuress a grumpy look

"Fine," The cat huffed, her tail twitching as she tried to hide her agitation," I promise I won't say anything to Gumball."

Fionna ran across the room and swept Cake up into her arms for a hug. The cat's frown twisted into a smile and she hugged the girl back.

"Thanks, Cake," Fionna sighed.

"Anything for you baby girl."

The knot in the adventuress' stomach loosened, and she felt a wave of relief wash over her.

She was glad that she no longer had to worry about Cake messing things up with Prince Gumball. Even though Fionna was hurt about the prince not inviting her to his ball, she didn't want to just stop being friends with him. That would be kind of selfish…and what if there was a reason why Gumball didn't invite her? And there's always the possibility of PG changing his mind…

Either way, Fionna was happy that she was able to talk to Cake and get everything off her chest.

*smack*

"OUCH!"

Fionna held her head in pain as she gave Cake a tearful look.

"What was that for!?"

The cat smirked at her sister slyly before making her way to the staircase.

"That's for lying to me last night!" Her sister called while making her descent down the stairs," Now get dressed, I'm going to make you some of my famous tuna pancakes!"

Fionna stuck her tongue out in disgust as she remembered the last time she had Cake's 'famous tuna pancakes'. Apparently, cats don't believe in expiration dates.

After she was finished getting dressed, Fionna ran downstairs. The teenager's stomach gurgled in hunger as she made her way to the kitchen.

"Hmmm," Fionna thought while rubbing her stomach," tuna pancakes…maybe they won't be as bad as last time."

When Fionna walked into the kitchen, she found Cake standing on a stool in front of the stove cooking.

The cat had made a huge mess! Empty tuna cans were scattered all over the counter and the pancake mix was everywhere. Not to mention there was a lone pancake stuck to the ceiling…wait…how in glob's name did that even get up there?

The malodorous odor of out-dated tuna sauntered through the air and it nearly brought Fionna to her knees. Her eyes teared up as she began to choke on the horrible smell.

"Caaake," She complained as she looked at a set of numbers that were printed on the bottom of an empty tuna can," this tuna's old!"

Cake glanced over her shoulder at Fionna and rolled her eyes.

"Honey, there is no such thing as old tuna."

The adventuress clenched her nose and she quickly made a break for the door.

"Well, I'm going to go out for a bit…" Fionna called over her shoulder.

Upon hearing the adventuress' statement, Cake twisted her head to see her sister at the door.

"Fine," The cat replied with a huff," but don't come crying to me when you got the munchies, because this sweet piece of Cake has got a date with her honey tonight, and I'm not cooking anything else!"

Before disappearing completely, Fionna poked her head through the door and gave Cake a surprised look.

"You're going out tonight?" She asked, trying to hide the disappointment in her voice.

"That's right," Her sister replied with a smile," Lord Monochromicorn and I are going out on a date. I don't know where we're going though. It's supposed to be a surprise…"

Cake hesitated.

"Are you going to be okay while I'm gone?"

Fionna's face flushed in embarrassment and she puffed out her cheeks.

"Cake, I'm seventeen."

She scoffed at the cat's comment.

"Of course I'll be fine."

After casting one last uneasy glance in Fionna's direction, Cake returned to her cooking.

"Well all right…Just don't be going and getting yourself into trouble, and remember to call me if you need anything..."

Fionna rolled her eyes in annoyance as she shut the door.

"Don't worry, I will!"

BMO, who had been hiding the whole time, crawled out from under the couch and whined.

"BMO…cannot take….much more of this….s-smell," the computer stammered.

BMO's stubby little legs gave out and with one last cry of anguish the computer fell to its side with a sparking cough.

Cake's eyes narrowed and her tail bristled in anger.

"BMO, what are you complaining about? You don't even have a nose!"

Fionna let out a sigh as she began walking in the opposite direction of the tree house. She didn't know exactly where she was going, but wherever it was, it was anywhere besides home.

The young adventuress had had enough of that stuffy old place! For nearly a week both she and Cake have been cooped up inside the tree house, and it's all on account of the recent rainy weather they've been having.

For five long days it had rained non-stop, and Fionna could not describe how great it felt to be outside!

Trying to ignore the sloppy sound of her shoes swashing along on the over-saturated grass, the girl stretched her arms out and groaned.

Much to Fionna's delight, she could feel her cheeks become rosy from the sun's rays and she unconsciously let out a long breath.

Yep, yep…life is good.


Life…sucks.

After nearly two hours of wandering, Fionna finally decided to call it quits.

Much to the girl's frustration, she did not come across any fights or adventures to go on. For tonight, at least, it seemed that all was peaceful in the land of Aaa...

And Fionna could not be any more bummed!

Mumbling and grumbling to herself, the annoyed adventuress began her long journey back home.

Fionna was so upset, that some of her frustration leaked out along the way.

"-Any other time, Ice Queen's kidnapping princes, or fuzzy people are being eaten by a cyclops! But oooh nooo! Not tonight! Not when I actually feel like kicking some butt…"

As the moon rose to take the sun's place, Fionna's silhouette was outlined by a lunar glow, and the rest of the land was covered with a silver blanket of moonlight.

The cool night air kissed the adventuress' face as she looked up from her sulking and turned her attention to the night sky.

Although not as scary as the ocean, Fionna could not help but feel intimidated by the black abyss that hovered above her; even more intimidating, were the millions of stars that shined so effortlessly through the night's darkness.

Fionna, who was mystified by the spectacular scene, felt her frustration slip away and she stopped to stare at the heavens above.

Feeling the need to rest, the teenager plopped down on the cool grass and surveyed the area.

Now aware of a dull aching pain in the back of her calves, Fionna let out a small hiss and rubbed them gently with her hands.

Unaware that she had let her guard down, the adventuress slipped off her shoes and wore a look of disgust as she noticed that her socks were caked with mud. Fionna stuck her tongue out as she patted out the remaining mud in her shoes and reluctantly slipped them back on.

Knowing that she had to get back home at some point, the adventuress let out a sigh and rose to her feet.

While patting the debris off her skirt, Fionna couldn't help but notice an uncomfortable prickling sensation on her neck…

Suddenly, she froze.

It was a very familiar sensation…and the more it intensified, the more aware Fionna became of her surroundings.

It wasn't until she felt a very powerful presence behind her that the adventuress realized she was being watched!

Holding her breath, Fionna reached slowly for her sword with trembling hands…and then, her heart stopped.

With all the color drained from her face, the human girl mentally screamed as her hands searched aimlessly for a sword handle. She grasped nothing but air!

Throwing her backpack to the ground, Fionna violently rummaged through it for her sword. She could feel the presence behind her close in as she desperately continued to search for her weapon.

The adventuress did her best to hide the rising fear that was swelling inside her. Actually, Fionna thought she was doing a pretty good job hiding it…

That is…

Until she felt something wet and slimy dart across the back of her neck…

"EEEK!"

Unable to contain her terror any longer, Fionna jumped to her feet and let out a horrified squeal.

Blinded by fear, she began to bat and swing angrily at the perpetrator.

"OW! S-stop, Fionna! It was a joke!"

Upon hearing her name, Fionna forced her eyes open.

Fionna could not help but let out a squeak of surprise as she came face to face with Marshall Lee the Vampire King.

"Marshall Lee?" Fionna deadpanned.

It wasn't until the vampire favored Fionna with a fanged smile that she realized he was holding her wrists.

"The one and only."


Hehehe Marshall Lee...fashionably late as always.

Thanks for reading guys! I really do appreciate it! \(T^T)/

Don't worry! I'm working on Chapter 3 right now. I've been kind of lagging though because my computer's messed up and it's been acting really really slow. lol but I promise to post it ASAP, so keep your eyes peeled! 8D