Pair of hearts: Tale of two Princes

Chapter 2

The invitation

After they came into the castle, Marshall and Marcus went up to their respective rooms to shower off the dirt and mud from their bodies, dress any wounds they might have and get dressed. They were both sore and heavily bruised from Joanna beating them, Joanna wasn't any stronger than they were; she just caught them by surprise. They weren't mad at her about beating them; she does that all the time when their sparring and she needs their attention. Marshall has told her numerous times that she is exactly like her mother since she's just as tough and independent as Fionna is.

Marshall sighed, he dressed himself in his usual attire which happens to be a suit; ever since taking over the two Kingdoms, and he had to dress to play the role. He didn't like it but he wanted his people to have faith in him and look up to him, he might not like it but it's what they respond too. He looked himself over before heading out the door. He walked down the long hallways and down a flight of stairs, his castle was very large and he regretted ever having to be on the third floor of this place. It took too much time just to get around this place then it should be. He sighed and continued to down the stairs until he reached the first floor; he passed a series of portraits which had all the previous rulers. Of course there were only 4 rulers due to vampires living longer than any kind of species, he stopped at one portrait. He looked up and saw a painting of a man; long black hair tied into a ponytail, wearing a suit complete with a cape. He smiled, his father; Marcus Abadeer, the previous king before him. He sighed and bowed to the painting before continuing on his way; Marshall won't admit it but he always wanted to be a great king like his father one when he was small.

He smiled as the thoughts of his father through his childhood invaded his mind, all those time he spent with his father before the war just playing catch, hide and seek and even having supper together when his mother had to excuse herself to deal with business. It was fun and he missed him but that didn't stop him, he after all has become a great dad himself two his two children. He sighed, wondering how his father would feel if he were alive and could see him now; would he think he is doing a good job? Would he like his kids? And what about his wife?

"Oh you're finally here!"

Marshall snapped out of his thoughts to see Fionna walking over to him, he smiled as she cupped his face and kissed him. She pulled away and smiled, hugging him tightly.

"Glad to have you thought you would be eating up in your study along with Joanna." Fionna said as she led Marshall over to the large dinner table.

"Ah well, I figured I come down here and eat with my family for once." Marshall replied as he took his seat at the end of the table with Fionna.

Marcus and Joanna were seated across from each other beside their parents. Joanna usually ate in the study with Marshall like Fionna said both catching up on their history and writing important letters to other kingdoms or whatever. It was odd to see Joanna out of the library though since she spends all her time there instead of around the castle, no one told her to study or anything; she just willingly took it upon herself. It was either a miracle or coincidence that she came down here but regardless; Fionna and Marshall were glad they got to eat as a family.

In a matter of seconds, a handful of waiters come out of the kitchen doors and too the table. They put down four platters with lids in front of Marshall, Fionna, Joanna and Marcus; they lifted the lid to reveal their dinners were unmutanted red lobsters. Fionna smiled, she never had this in a long time considering these were rare and highly expensive to obtain. All the waiters go back into the kitchen while two waiters holding wine came and poured them their drinks; Marcus and Marshall had their wine mixed in with blood to completely satisfy their craving for red and blood while Fionna and Joanna had plain wine. In the Vampire kingdom, it is not uncommon for children to drink alcohol. It was considered an honor for a child to drink as it showed they were grown up and mature enough to handle the strong taste along with tough decision they may face in life, though of course some children can't and they are shamed for it and are still considered children until their twentieth year.

The waiters waited on command to refill their master's drinks but until then; the family feast. Marcus and Marshall sucked the red out of their lobsters as they are the only vampires in this family as Joanna didn't need to turn since her birth came naturally, a bit of a surprise really as she came out more demon then human. Fionna didn't mind it after all, she kind of liked having a daughter who can eat and go out into sun with. They ate in silence for a few moments before a door opened, Marshall looked up from his plate to see their butler; Tanis comes through the doors holding up a tray. Marshall raised an eyebrow at him; Tanis never interrupted their meals unless it was of great importance to them. He waited to see what he had for him this time.

"My lady, a letter has arrived for you." Tanis bowed and presented the tray with the letter on it.

Marshall was half relieved it wasn't for him but suspicious on who it was from and why it was given to Fionna, he leaned in.

"Who is it from?" Marshall asked.

Fionna open and read the letter, a smile crossing her face. "It's from PG!" Fionna continued reading. "He's inviting us to a party!" Fionna giggled.

Marcus lit up. "A party?! Awesome!"

Marcus hasn't seen his uncle in a while since his last birthday, he missed him so much and wanted to see him again; this party also wanted him to go even more but Joanna on the other hand rolled her eyes and could care less about the party Gumball had. Marshall chuckled; he was glad that Gumball decided to finally write to them again.

"Well um, more like KG now I guess." Fionna giggled.

"Whoa whoa, King?" Marshall sounded confused.

In all the years he's known Gumball was that he showed no interest in anyone but his work but- now? Who was he marrying to get that title?

"Yeah, he's getting married to Simone." Fionna looked confused.

Marshall's eyes widen as he grabbed the letter from Fionna and read it him and then out loud.

"My dearest friend Fionna, I have written you this letter to tell you of my recent engagement to my girlfriend; Simone Petrikov. I know this may come as a shock to you but ever since I successfully returned her to her original mental state; it was love at first experiment. I have grown to love her and would like it if you and your family would attend my engagement party tonight."

Marshall frowned and sank into his chair grumbling. Marcus and Joanna exchanged looks before silently getting back to their meals; there was nothing they can do to help their dad when he got like this over Simone, they always let their mom handle this one. Fionna got the message from her kids and sighed.

"What's wrong? Aren't you happy for Simone?" Fionna put her hand on Marshall's shoulder.

"I am but I just never expected this, she never even told me they were going out. For 5 years she had her true memories back and never once had she told me this." Marshall sounded pretty disappointed.

Fionna looked at her husband; she knew he was happy when Simone got her memories back and control over her body. He was practically crying when he knew about. They become best friends and rekindled their mother/son type relationship over 5 years and she hated to see it break over this.

"I know you and Simone are close, I'm glad you have her back and everything but I mean its good Gumball is marrying her, he'll become king and have someone to love. That goes for Simone too. I know it's hard but- Just be happy or at least pretend to be?" Fionna pleaded.

Marshall looked at her, she was right but he still was mad at Simone. He sighed and nodded his head.

"Alright, I'll be happy for them and we can go. How does that sound?" Marshall smiled.

Marcus jumped out of his seat is joy, Fionna smiled and kissed Marshall. Joanna was the only one groaning about going but of course, nothing can change her parents mind or her brothers.


i am sorry for being too descriptive in this chapter but i really wanted to show how the vampire kingdom was in custom and stuff

but yeah

Simone and Gumball are engaged and Marshall and Fionna and their kids are invited as well

things will start stirring up in the sense of action in the next chapter i promise

-A