This kid was weird. Where the cheeseballs did he even come from? I thought I was the only human left in the world? I was super duper uber confused! Luckily the Prince was on his way to come check this out, maybe he really wasn't a human and was just like Sean Strong, whatever Sean was anyway… Gumball would get it! He'd be so psyched to look at something new. Suddenly the door slammed open and there stood Gumball with his cape waving slightly, well his lab coat. But he sounded cooler with a cape!

"Fionna, Cake, I hear you have a specimen that appears to be human? Why was I not informed of this immediately? I have to run tests on him as soon as possible. And questions, see what level of intelligence this boy is- that's if he's even to our level of intellect. Have you been able to make verbal contact with him?" As he spoke rushed, he let himself in and opened a briefcase he had that I obviously hadn't noticed. He pulled out papers, a small desk and some needles and all kinds of other stuff that were so crazy I couldn't see how he even fit all that into his laptop/briefcase.

"Now hold up there, Gummy, he is a boy, he can talk and even if he's not a human he's functioning like one. That being said, I want you to know that we DID inform you as soon as possible, you can run tests on him when he's conscious and giving consent! Until then Mama won't let you take advantage of that poor baby! And lastly, we called you because we weren't sure who to go to. If he's a human but we took him to a vet that'd be bad, or the other way around. It looks like he's just exhausted so I want him to rest up and then we can talk to him. Maybe he can stay at your palace? He can't stay here with Fionna being a girl around his age if he is a human! Even if he's animal, I'm here! So please." Cake finished by crossing her arms but her face gave her away that she wasn't too sure if it'd be okay. Gummy on the other hand lit up like b-mo at nighttime.

Gumball walked towards her with that stupid, huge, crooked grin on his face and shook her hand. "I'd love nothing more than the privilege of having the quite possibly the rarest species under my care! Of course he'll have a personal nurse, I hope Peppermint Maid will do? He can have the guest bedroom once he's ready to move again!" He ended his sentence with a big clap, he'd been moving his hands while talking the entire time.

Gumball fiddled with his hands a bit more, rubbing them on his coat and looking down at the floor. I stood up noticing how his demeanor had changed from ecstatic to… awkward. "Uh, Fionna…" His arms remained at his sides and his face glued downwards. I was starting to feel awkward myself "I have some negotiations to partake in later this evening. Past twilight, I was hoping you'd join me. I'd feel much better with you by side." He finally looked up, sticking his hands into the pockets, smiling and shrugging his shoulders. It was cute really, did the sight of me calm him? Was he… was he maybe starting to feel for me? The way I always had? I stood speechless, not sure of how to respond. In the background I saw Cake waving her hands, exaggeratedly nodding and smiling. "I know it must seem silly to have an adolescent watching over me while I do political work but it's with Marshall Lee." My heart dropped a bit and my stomach did a flip. "I'm never sure if I'll get the aloof care-free Marshall or the serious and cold King. With you, I've noticed he's very easy to communicate with. He becomes aware of his seriousness and immaturity and puts it in to balance so as to not disturb your still developing mind. At least these are from most experiences from what I've seen of you two." He walked towards me and grabbed my hands in his. My chest started pounding and all the blood rushed to my ears. I could feel my knees weakening a bit. He started to smile and give me puppy dog eyes. Sure he wasn't the tallest, or the most manly but he was sweet and sincere. If he said he needed me there to keep Marshall Lee in check then I'd do it. "You will be there by my side, right Fionna?"

"Uhh… yeah. 'Course! I'll help ya with him!" His eyes closed and he let out a breath of air in relief. He stepped back, my hands still in his.

"Excellent!" He took one hand off, letting one be released while he held tight with the other. He looked me in the eyes the entire time that he raised our hands to his pink face and lips. It was brief, but warm and sent goosebumps all down my arm, neck and spine. His gentlemanly ways always took my breath away. I smiled as best as I could manage, which was still pretty awkward, and took my arm back as politely as I could manage. He was turning to leave out the door when he looked at me once more. "Ah, yes Fionna. This will be a nice event, dinner during the discussion so please dress appropriately. Any semi-formal or formal dinner party attire will do. Thank you." He gave a small and final smile before closing the door.

"Child, you realize that twilight is at eight thirty right? It's already four and you don't even have a dress to wear to your dinner date with Gumball!"

"Cake! It's not a date! But you're right, I don't have anything wear…" At least I didn't have anything that I wanted to wear to this event. It was kinda embarrassing. And no way was I wearing it near Marshall and his dumb poo-brain! Then we heard a groan. Which was scary and alarming at first but then I remembered it was just the boy knocked out on my couch. Wow, that's a thought I never expected from myself. I walked over to him to help him sit up.

"Here." I extended my forearm so he could lift himself up. He hesitated for a second before groaning again and making a face. His hat fell off revealing a head full of thick blonde hair like mine and as long Marshall Lee's. It was beautiful and looked so soft I just wanted to touch it. As soon as he was able to hold himself up on the couch he let go of my arm. I couldn't help it, I put my hand on his head as if I were checking for a fever. He looked up at me, confused and squinting. "I'm not sick. I've just got my head and my stomach all dizzy."

"Hey genius, that counts as sick." I retracted my hand. His hair was nice but his words weren't. They came out stupid and like he didn't think before the words were out of his face whole.

"Whatever, warriors don't get sick. We're strong, down to our immune system and-"

"You know the immune system but you can't find better words to describe how you feel?" This boy seemed dumber than before. Maybe he knew stuff but decided to disregard logic, which makes him stupider.

"Warriors don't feel. We take action. Cause we're strong."

"Whatever, just sit there while I get ready. There's water in the fridge, help yourself to a snack if you want one." I walked away not wanting to waste any more time discussing what a warrior was and wasn't. Like I didn't know. I am a warrioress… warriorette… whatever a girl warrior is called. I'm a badass adventurer. I fought the ice queen, rescued princes, fought the lich, I had girl power.