Chapter II

"Umm, yeah, i thought you kinda figured it out on your own."

"But you and the princess don't even really like each other that much!"

"That's because our breakup wasn't really, let's say, civilized."

"How did you break up with her?"

"We really liked each other, but I hated how she was really busy and never had time to hang out with me. She said that was part of her responsibilities, I didn't understand at the time so I just ended it. Finn, there's something you need to know about Bonnie." Marceline seemed troubled. "She's been through a lot. Way more than anyone should go through. So please, if you really love her, take care not to betray her feelings for you. I know I did, and that made her so sad, I couldn't forgive myself." A tear formed beneath Marceline's eye. Finn never saw her cry before. 'She must've really liked her' Finn thought.

"It's okay Marcy, you don't need to say another word. I promise I will never hurt her...I love her." After hearing this, Marceline looked up and realized Finn really meant those words. She knew he would never do PB any harm.

"Ok, well since you're here anyway, I need you to do something for me. It's my dad's birthday, but he doesn't really want a party, so I figured I'd get him something anyway. Would you give him the gift for me?"

"Can't you just give it to him by yourself? I mean it's your dad!"

"Yeah, about that, I kinda broke dad's favorite painting and he won't let me get in the Nightosphere for two weeks."

"Okay, okay, I'll give him your gift. What is it anyway?"

"You know how he hates the way I changed the family's ax into a bass? Well i made a copy for him, only it's just an ax. Tell him it's the original, that way he'll feel better"

"Sure, let's just hope he won't suck my soul if he doesn't like it"

"Oh, you're funny now?" She smiled and went upstairs to get the gift. After he gave it to Finn she said goodbye and closed the door behind him. The boy arrived at the treehouse only to find it empty, except for B-mo. He drew a happy face on the wall, threw some bug milk on it, then said the words "Maloso vobiscum et cum spiritum!".

The next moment he was in the Nightosphere. Chaos reigned around him as he set gaze upon Hunson's fortress. 'Been a while since I last visited' he thought. 'He should still recognize me'. As finn entered the house of the great demon lord, he heard screams of terrible pain. He entered a room where the sounds came from and saw Hunson in his demon form terrorizing a small demon.

"Hey, Marceline's dad, it's me, Finn!" Hunson turned around and came closer to the boy. He looked Finn straight in the eye, but the hero didn't flinch. Then he turned in his somewhat human form and started talking.

"Do you know how busy I am, kid? For disturbing you I should heave your head on a spike, right after I am done sucking your tasty soul. What in the world would you want that would require my attention?"

"I have something from Marceline. A gift for your birthday." Finn handed over the ax and watched as Hunson took it and gave Finn an angry look.

"She put the family ax in a mere mortal's hands? No matter, you will receive your punishment now for ever believing you would be worthy of even holding it!" He opened his large mouth and started sucking air, but then he stopped. He looked at Finn's scared face and couldn't hold it in anymore. He burst into laughter as Finn stared confused at him.

"Oh, I really got you there Finn. You're my daughter's friend, I can't suck your soul, altough it is tempting. Oh boy, you should've seen your face." Finn let out an awkward smile as Hunson just laughed on and on. After a while he was done, and patted Finn on the back.

"You can tell my daughter I love the gift. But for now, I have a question for you. Three demons have been reported missing, but that doesn't happen around here very often. And when it does, the demons are never found in the Nightosphere, but in Ooo. Have you heard anything of some demons back in your pity dimension?"

Finn took a while to think and then realized Hunson wouldn't be very happy if he knew the man in front of him killed the demons. "Nope, no demons or anything."

"Okay, I'll take your word for it. Regardless, demons only get out if they are after someone, and since they still haven't come back, it means that certain someone managed to get rid of them somehow. Whoever did that will be punished, I will make sure of it. You can go back now, say hi to Marceline for me. We don't get to talk to often... And you are always welcome here."

"Thank you sir, I'll be on my way now." As Hunson opened the portal and Finn got out of the Nightosphere he was still shocked. The demon lord said he would punish whoever is responsible for the dissapearance of his three slaves and that meant one thing only. He will eventually find the person responsible and that was Princess Bubblegum. Finn had to get to her as quick as possible before it was too late.

As soon as he got to the castle, Finn rushed in and found the princess's lab empty ."Hello Finn" a familiar voice greeted him.

The hero turned around." Peppermint Butler, tell me where is the princess?"

"She is out collecting ingredients for an experiment of hers. In the Cotton Candy forest, i think. Why are you in such a hurry Finn?"

"I'll explain it to you later, I gotta go now!" Finn exited through the gates and ran into the forest. He heard a beautiful voice singing. He followed it and found Princess Bubblegum collecting some herbs.

"Princess, I'm so glad you're okay." Finn put her hair behind her ear and kissed her. They hadn't been apart for more than a few hours, yet the kiss made it feel like they hadn't seen each other for years. The princess broke it and looked Finn in the eyes, confused.

"Why wouldn't I be? What's wrong Finn?"

"I need you to be careful for a while, princess. Those demons I saved you from, Marceline's dad wants revenge for them. He doesn't know we are responsible, but he will probably find out. So please, stay safe for a few days, okay?"

"I am not helpless Finn. Hunson won't hurt me, even if he realizes the demons came after me. I am the princess of the Candy Kingdom, and he won't dare lay a finger on me." She seemed proud and sure of what she just said.

"I am not so sure. At least do it for me, princess." Finn hugged her tightly.

"Okay, I'll try to keep safe for a bit, for you...my hero."

"That's all I'm asking." Finn kissed her once more. "Now, do you need any help with this stuff?"

"I got it, but thanks for asking. I'll be done in a couple of hours, could you come visit me then? I have a gift for you."

"Yeah, of course I'll come see you." Finn kissed her on the forehead as she let out a slight blush and then headed for the treefort. He didn't know what to do all this time, he just wanted to meet his love again and feel her lips pressed against his. As he was thinking about the princess, he heard a noise at the treefort. It came from inside. He opened the door slowly and felt heat come from upstairs.

"Hello? Who's up there?" The heat came closer and closer, until Finn finally realised who it was. 'Flame Princess' he thought.

"Hi Finn!"