Adventure Time with Flinn and Jay

Chapter 2: A New Start

Finn awoke inside of the updated version of PB's time machine. Sweat was dripping from his hair from the intense heat, which meant the temperature went up from a hundred degrees to one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit.

Unable to withstand the suffocating heat to recover from the timetravelling shock, Finn eyed the wall of the machine and jammed a button that was labeled, "öffnen," which was German for "open." Finn didn't really know why the princess had changed the machine's language to German: Probably to ensure that no intruders or thieves can understand the language of the time machine... Finn thought.

Reading the German wasn't a huge problem for Finn though: luckily, the princess had taught him a little German.

The door slowly slit open, and cool, fresh air met Finn in the face. He sighed in content as he became familiar with the cooler air. The princess was at her desk studying notes from earlier and modifying them.

Looking up from her table to the sound of the machine's walls opening, she briskly walked over to Finn and embraced him with a hug. "Finn! I'm glad you came back on time!"

Finn pushed her away gingerly, and he put his hands on his knees, still adjusting to the cooler temperatures. "Sorry princess, but it's like an oven in there!"

The princess gave him a look of concern before handing him a rag to wipe his forehead with. "I'll have to fix that later…" she muttered, in deep thought. Finn handed the damp rag back to PB and she set it on her lab table. "Well? Did it work alright?"

Remembering what had been done, Finn smiled. "It sure did princess! No problems were encountered… well except for the ride to a time frame," Finn replied, grasping his stomach.

"Silly boy," princess chuckled, "that's how the Time Way works." She patted his shoulder. "You need to go to the bathroom?"

Finn shook his head. "I.. I'm fine thanks. Your machine works great though! You must be super smart to have come up with that!" he remarked. Princess Bubblegum laughed, her cheeks turning crimson.

"Thanks Finn," she smiled, "but let's not forget that it took a super brave hero to modify the time machine."

Finn shrugged. "Heh… that's what I'm here for." A quick realization thought sprang into his brain. "I guess… I do have a purpose! I.. I still am the mighty hero of Ooo, whether I have my buddy or not," he said with a smile. "Thanks Princess."

Princess Bubblegum smiled. He's actually smart to figure that out, she thought. "No problem Finn! I'm glad you've remembered your purpose."

Seeing the sun going down, Finn stretched his arms and yawned. He was sleepy after going through the Time Ways. He would most definitely have sweet dreams tonight. "Well, I guess it's time I headed home now. It's getting late. Could I borrow the morrow?"

Princess looked outside the window herself and nodded. "I'll see you later." She let out a shriek and the morrow swooped down and hovered outside the window. "Better jump on fast. The morrow doesn't like long waits," she chuckled.

Without hesitation, Finn leaped out the window and landed on the morrow's back. Instantly it took off with great speed. Before the giant bird and the adventurer were completely out of site, the princess yelled, "Thanks again Finn the human!"

Finn just barely heard her and turned around, acknowledging her with a friendly wave.

The sun was nowhere to be seen once the morrow and her passenger reached their destination. The moon was slowly rising, taking its position in the star filled sky. As they reached Finn's window, Finn patted the bird's beak and replied, "Thanks." The noble bird nodded and took off for the candy kingdom.

"Your home late," Jake remarked as Finn stepped over the stove. Finn wondered why Jake was even here. He had thought his brother had started staying at Lady's most of these nights.

"I'm surprised your even here," Finn replied curtly. Jake stretched out a hand and patted Finn's shoulder.

"Sorry I haven't been home a lot, Finn," he explained, trying to get his old friend to look at him. "Lady's has been needing my help with the new pups." Jake pulled his friend to him and embraced him in a 'bro-hug.' "I realized that I shouldn't be leaving you here all alone… It's kinda unfair I'm spending more time with Lady than I spend with my best buddy."

Finn sighed, believing his brother. He hugged him back and replied, "I'm glad to have you back, bud."

Jake pulled away from Finn and took the skillet from the stove, a flapjack on the surface. "Hey, are you hungry, because Jakey's making bacon pancakes!"

Finn smiled, remembering how much Jake loved to make bacon pancakes, or anything with bacon in it. "I'm starved man. Been helping out the princess lately."

Jake laughed, as he tilted the skillet and dropped the neat flapjack onto a stack of pancakes on the counter. "Good, because I made these special with bro-love for my best bud! I hope this makes up for me being gone a lot."

Finn couldn't resist giving him a huge, warm smile. "Your pancakes make up for anything!"


As they were almost finished eating, Jake picked up the ringing phone and handed it to Finn. He took the phone gratefully, silently mouthing a "thanks" to Jake.

"Hi Finn! It's me, Flame Princess," the caller addressed. Finn grinned as he remembered avoiding a break-up from her earlier.

"Hi Flame Princess! What's up?"

"Nothing, just been missing you." There was a long pause of both minds feeling affection for each other. Finally, Flame Princess broke the silence. "I was wondering if you wanted to go on a date. Like… somewhere romantic," her response brought a smile to Finn's face.

"Sure, I know the perfect spot!" He remembered the hill over the lake where he and Jake had previously talked. "Could we do a time like…. Maybe, sunset?"

Flame Princess hoped her boyfriend was planning something extra romantic. "Sure Finn, that'd be lovely!"

"Alright, well seeya tomorrow, right?"

"Yea… I guess tomorrow is good. Love ya Finn."

Finn stiffened, he had never heard her say that. "Umm, love ya too!" Crimson spread across his cheeks. Finn hung up the phone, the redness of his cheeks earning a guffaw from Jake.

"First time saying you love a lady eh?" He raised an eyebrow.

Finn scratched the back of his head awkwardly, "Umm yea… She wants to go on a date tomorrow."

Jake smiled, feeling proud. "That's great bro…" he took a last bite of his bacon pancake. "You shouldn't really feel that nervous about telling a lady you love her if she's your girlfriend though."

Finn sighed, "Well, what advice do you have in store for me, 'Lady Expert?'"

Jake laughed. "Oh that's a new term… anyways, where are you taking her?"

Finn's insides felt hot. He wanted this to be as romantic as possible but wasn't sure how he was going to tell Jake about this… "Umm, sunset peak?"

Jake brought his hands together and smiled. "Oh bro that's romantic. You gunna take it to tier three tomorrow?"

Finn shrugged… "Maybe."

Jake used his magical powers to stretch a hand across the table and pat Finn on the shoulder. "Good job, bud. But you sure are you won't get burnt to a crisp?"

Finn rolled his eyes. "Princess Bubblegum has her stabilized. She can't burn me or anyone else without using her real powers. But she's not weakened in any way." He finished the last of his pancakes before asking, "Well, what do you advise me to do?"

Jake stretched himself into a boy that somewhat looked like Finn and Flame Princess sitting together. "You gotta act really romantic. A kiss on the hand always makes them happy." He then used his powers to give the stretchy Finn a tuxedo. "Act like a hunk, and be a gentleman."

Finn stroked his chin and thought… Okay, like maybe holding her hand or being polite.

Jake then made his body stretch into what looked like Finn and Flame Princess kissing. "When the time is right, and you look deep into her eyes, she will give the signal to know when the time is right."

Finn smiled, "Thanks, Jake. That's actually great advice."

Beemo stepped into the room. "Hi Finn! Hi Jake! It's late, you should get to bed and get some rest. Don't wanna miss that date, Finn."

Finn nodded. He climbed upstairs and jumped into his sleeping bag, too tired to put on his long-johns. Jake arrived in the room a few minutes later and got into his own drawer-of-a-bed. "G'night Finn." Jake said, stretching his arm to turn out the light: the only light coming from the moon and the stars of the night sky.

"G'night Jake," replied exhaustedly, but happy his friend was home.

Tomorrow will be a better day. Finn thought, he fell asleep, smiling.


I hope you enjoyed this next chapter! Sorry everything's going a little slow though. Was this too long or just perfect? Make sure to leave your feedback in the reviews section :D

-TheMysteriousWolfDoWell