AN: So I've been working a bit on Retrieval for all you guys that want a sequel. I'm doing my best, honest, but it's not really working out. I'll keep trying, for you guys. :)
Shortish chapter.
I woke before the sun had even risen, and even though I was globbing tired, I forced myself out of bed. Schwabelle hissed at me when I tried to wake her, so I just placed her lazily on my head. She had herself quite the place up there.
I slung my pack over my shoulder and prepared to walk out the door. 'We got a long day ahead of us, Schwabelle.' I reached for the handle, but the door swung open before I could reach it. 'Ma'am, there's someone here looking for you, and they look mighty mad.' Jimmy had a look of fright and I instantly felt awake.
'What did they look like?' 'Well, she's tall and has a crown and she's blue.' 'Blue?' Jimmy nodded. 'And you're sure she looks mad?' 'Yes ma'am. Why I reckon she could tear down a building with how mad she looks. Ma's stalling her as best she can so you can escape.'
'But that sounds like Ice Queen. Why would she be mad and looking for me? I haven't done anything to her in ages.' 'I don't know but I think you best be leaving. I don't know how much longer—' The door swung open and Jimmy stood in front of me protectively, though I'm not sure how protective he'd be against anyone seeing as he barely came up to my hip.
'Fionna, someone stole my Gumball!' She screeched. 'What?' 'Someone that's not me has my Gumball. And do you know what I found? This!' She held up a single red hair. 'I found one of those at Marshall's house.' 'So you know who's behind it then?' She asked hopefully. 'Not for sure, but I have a few leads. That's where I'm going today. Now if you'd excuse me.'
I grabbed Jimmy's hand and walked past the icy witch. 'Well you're going to help me, right? I mean, we're going to the same place.' 'I am not going to help you kidnap Gumball, Ice Queen.' She latched onto my other arm and I frowned at her.
'Well at least help him so he's not in the arms of some other witch. Please Fionna! We can be a team. I'll be the magic user, and you'll be the guy stealer who also happens to be a good warrior. Yeah, sounds good. I think it does.' I sighed and walked up to the counter.
'Thanks for having me.' 'No problem dear. You're welcome back anytime.' I knelt down beside Jimmy and gave him a hug. 'And thank you for protecting me. One day I'm sure you'll be a great hero.' He grinned and blushed lightly.
'It was nothing, ma'am.' I straightened and walked to the door. I gave a small wave before exiting the small building. 'Come on. It'll be fun. We can be like a hero trio. You, me and the cat.' I turned to face her.
'You are a villain, not a hero.' 'But even villains are good sometimes.' I sighed and held the bridge of my nose. 'Fine, but if you even think about kidnapping PG…' I let the threat hang and she gulped before nodding. 'Good. Now hurry up, we have a lot of ground to cover.'
AN: Now Gumball's been taken? What. the. Glob. And Ice Queen wants to co-operate with Fionna? This is getting crazy son! :D
