In which chaos ensues

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A dark feeling layered the air heavily veiling it within an uncomfortable aura, faint noises penetrated the room and swiftly the beast was awoken, its glossy eyes surveying the room. Clothes lay haphazardly strewn across the hardwood floors, the maroon cotton now destroyed at the beast's feet. It inhaled and detected two foreign scents, his instincts pulsed with the need of having warmth settled in his arms, to crush the life away slowly and feel as the last feeble beats of the exhausted organ were drained by his crushing embrace. His heart shaped paws twitched with the anxiety and he nearly tore his way to the house's other inhabitants.

He stopped suddenly at the stairs a new scent assaulting his senses; he twisted his strong frame slowly and inhaled deeply once more. There it was again. A sweet aroma invaded his nostrils and he was anything but protestant, the scent lay scattered all along the room almost as if it was constantly shifted or moved around.

Crouching lowly he pressed his nose to the wooden floors he moved along slowly, sniffing as he went. He attempted to track the faint aroma, but each time he came close to obtaining it, the scent would slip away and start entirely on a different trail. The beast's anger grew in discovering it had evaded him for this long, surely with his superior senses he should have founded it by now, he reached for the dresser's drawer near the front of the bed, coincidentally it was the same dresser that acted as a makeshift bed for the magical dog.

The large hug wolf sniffed along the sides of the dresser finding a particularly concentrated point where the scent emitted from. He attempted pawing at the handle in an attempt to pry it open. He comically whimpered when his paw back lashed smacking him squarely on the snout. The beast parted his jaws and snapped them around the handle slowly moving back, pulling out the drawer completely.

There innocently nestled among the piles of fabric lay a lock of pink hair. He reached for the rosy strand and cradled it almost gently.

Almost.

He pressed his snout against the silky tendril of hair which despite weighing heavier than normal felt softer and more durable. The scent assaulted the beast's airways and he nearly panted in content. The sweet aroma sent soothing waves down his large frame. Instantly bringing him at ease.

The beast was oblivious however to the fact that this was due to his very much there dormant human side, buried deep within his unconscious. The young boy had felt the familiar presence which had served to calm his distressed state. Earlier Finn felt as if he were drowning, numbness covering him as a foreboding veil and he fought against the pushing current with all his hero's might. However, the watery prison seemed aware of the human boy's struggle and effortlessly pushed him deeper with each struggle.

'It's hopeless,' Finn thought. 'These tides swallow me more with each push.' He crossed his arms around his knees bringing them close as he felt his body sink deeper into the dark waters. He shut his deep azure orbs, that eerily resembled the murky waters, resigning himself to his fate.

Until it reached him.

Warmth had seeped into his body, initiating within his center until it steadily and rapidly spread around the rest of his unfeeling appendages. It seeped over his skin, inside his bones and touched his soul. A sound erupted around him and Finn peeled his now lighter eyelids open, a brightness now encompassed his whole body and thrummed with life force. His strong heartbeat echoed along the surrounding water causing large vibrations that slowly lifted him upwards. Finn raised a brightly shinning hand towards his him and marveled at the calm that encompassed him.

The waters seemed to mimic his inner tranquility. The turbulent currents and vicious whirlpools had all dissipated. Finn merely drifted along in the newly calmed waves.

He felt at home, happy and at ease.

Similar to how she made him feel.

"PB.." rippled across the depths with obvious fondness.

Pleasant weather surrounded the Candy Kingdom, cool air descended upon the sweet smelling streets, while Candy lanterns emitted precious light. The night was calm and peaceful and the ever faithful citizens took advantage of this. Families surrounded the local parks and children ran up and down through the playgrounds; their parents keeping watchful eyes out while couples laid happily on checkered blankets cooing contently to one another.

Vendors had began to close their businesses for the day but nocturnal pubs opened their doors, welcoming patrons with a hearty pitcher of warm amber liquid. Workers strolled about, making their way to each of their own homes very much eager to seek a full stomach and much needed rest, also looking forward to return to the families awaiting them.

A young woman watched over the activity of her people, It was one of those rare moments when no experiments or research occupied her time and she'd only ever admit it to herself how much of a toll that took on her. Not that she did not enjoy her work, or her duty as princess, far from it; she loved each and every individual of the candy Kingdom, striving to create new opportunities and solutions for the citizens drove her, filling her with joy at seeing them come into fruition and being able to aid them.

Yet she was thankful for these rare moments when she could simply stop and observe her surroundings. The days often blurred by and time moved swiftly with her constant duties and obligations, at the same time maintaining a connection with not only the candy people but other allied Kingdoms as well.

In short Bubblegum didn't often get a moment for herself and now that the occasion presented itself she was enjoying it to the fullest. She gazed from one of the castle's balcony as her people retreated within their homes. The streets were now deserted and peaceful, it truly was a beautiful night. The stars littered the sky and the full moon was out.

Bubblegum was startled out of her reverie by a loud howl. The sound too close for comfort. Swiftly she made her way back inside and summoned Peppermint butler. He bowed respectfully to the ruler and inquired in a humbling tone.

"Yes milady, how may I be of help?" he remained bent. "Peppermint butler, I need you to dispatch the banana guards at each entrance of the Kingdom. Keep the gates on lock down and order them to patrol the streets." The princess paced as she said this. "Leave no openings and keep constant guard up."

"So shall it be princess, however, may I be so bold to inquire why the sudden tightening in security?" Bubblegum took some moments to collect herself before answering. "There was a howl nearby, uncomfortably so. It's probably nothing but with the threat of the Lich, I rather not take any chances." At the mention of the Lich King the royal butler immediately straightened. "I will send word to the banana guards immediately." and with that he bowed once more and took his leave.

The curtains of the open balcony doors fluttered softly with the wind, drawing Bubblegum's attention. She was sure she wasn't being paranoid and even so, better save than sorry she thought grimly. She moved back to the open doors but this time moved her eyes to the land outside her walls. She could feel a stirring in the air and her intuition warned her something was coming.

The question was, what.

IMPORTANT: I've updated the first chapter, fixed some minor errors and grammatical issues. Not much has changed but hopefully I have bettered the overall reading experience. Check it out if you want.

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Wooo! It's been such a long time but when I first posted this story I was smack right in the middle of finals. Thankfully that' is over and done with.

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