SO! Here's the final chapter of the fic! Hope you guys enjoyed this. Sim Geritna is a pretty cool guy over all. His other tracks are great too. Goo look him up on youtube! thanks to the two reviewers I had on the first chapter, and the two followers I had after three! Hope you all enjoy this is one way or another! Stay awesome, guys! Pendleton and Natasha are pretty fantastic too. I'll see you later!

Marshall couldn't help but grumble a bit as he pierced the last strawberry with his fangs, but before he drained it of color, he pulled it away. His eyes examined it closely, noticing all the tiny imperfections of the seeds that lay on the outside. Strawberries were a unique fruit, having their seeds on the outside. He started to wonder why that was. It was different, like him, but when his mind started to fade to the blonde adventuress, he bit into it and sucked it dry of color, pushing the thoughts away.

He yawned before sinking further into the couch. Fionna had been right. It was extremely uncomfortable. "Guess I should get ready for Gumwad's party. It's five." He yawned again and tilted his head back. "Guess it's tonight or never..."

Fionna was trying to figure out which sword to take with her. She had two crystal swords, a few metal ones, one made of candy, one made of clouds, one of ice and another of flame. Cake kept trying to persuade her to not take one, but the adventuress protested. Then Cake started bringing out the dresses. That was where she drew the line.

"I told you no puffy dresses!" She cried out, crossing her arms.

Cake remembered, sure, but that wouldn't stop the older sister. "These ones are not puffy, Fionna! C'mon you gotta look hot for Gumball tonight! It'll be fun! And you should dance with him too!"

"Why do I always have to dress up for stuff like this? All you ever wear is a bow..." Fionna scoffed, feeling terrorized at the thought of having to dance with the sugary Prince.

None of the dresses Cake had shown her were truly flattering either. One was pink, the other yellow, and another red. She stuck her tongue out at each of them, wanting to go to a party and just be herself for once. But Cake would always argue.

"Just pick one, Fi, and then I'll make you look like the life of the party!"

Fionna groaned. She had settled on the red one, and while she wasn't fond of it. it was the best looking. It wasn't poofy, and only had a strap that went around her neck instead of over her shoulders and back. The bell was ruffled yet slim, and still flattering to her own shape, and it wasn't horribly constraining either. If she needed to run, she still could. That was when Cake had brought out the daintiest pair of silver shoes Fionna had ever seen. They only had a small heel to them, but she still questioned how wise it would be to wear them if Ice Queen had decided to become a party crasher.

"Cake, c'mon! I'm already wearing the dress, do I HAVE to wear the shoes too?" She pleaded upon seeing a glimmer in Cake's eyes. "You are NOT making me take my hat off, either!"

Cake chuckled. "It'll be fine, Fionna. I promise you that you'll look so beautiful that Gumball won't be able to resist you!"

Fionna frowned. "I don't want him to notice me. I don't want any guy to notice me, period. I like being me!" Fionna caught herself before she continued to protest. Deep down, she knew that this was just something Cake enjoyed doing, as it only happened every once in a while. It wasn't that bad in the end. Cake got her fill of fun, and Fionna didn't look too bad after all was said and done. Reluctantly, she gave up her hat for one night only in favor of a bunny ear hairband, and had let Cake pull her hair into an elaborate design involving a few red beads and a few braids including a ponytail as the final piece.

"Ooohh girl, you like fabulous!" Cake told the girl, smiling as she put on a deep pink bow. "Go look in the mirror!"

Fionna did as asked, initially smiling but now frowning once she started playing with the dress. "You sure this looks ok? I mean, look at me. I look too girly now..."

"You look fine, so come on, let's go! It's almost about to start!"

Once they had arrived, the Candy Kingdom was full, both with residents and guests from all over. Everyone who was someone in the Land of Aaa had come to have a night of fun. Fionna could see Lumpy Space Prince trying to shake things up with a few ladies, Muscle Prince was having a few arm wrestling competitions with other guests, and various creatures from all over were enjoying the baked goods that Gumball had made and scattered throughout. The one person she didnt see was Marshall. She frowned. Cake had found Lord Mono shortly after they entered the main courtyard, and left her by herself.

"Boo!" A voice shouted behind her, as she raised a sword to the culprit, ready to defend herself. Upon seeing his face, she lowered the sword and moved to punch the floating boy but missed.

She took a moment to look at him. He had changed from his usual attire into something far more formal, even for him; white dress shirt, sleeve cuffs rolled up to his elbows, collar not buttoned up, while wearing a dark grey vest. He still kept on his pair of blue jeans and reddish brown and white shoes. His hair was a little messier than normal, but it still looked good on him. "Marshall! I could've-"

The vampire laughed as he placed a hand on the blade. "Hurt me? Eh, maybe, but it wouldn't be on purpose, so I'd have to forgive you and pretend it didn't happen. But forget that, what are you wearing?" he laughed, floating around her to get a good look. He blushed at the sight of the bunny girl. "It's not too bad of a look for you, actually. Wow Fi, who would've thought a dress would ever look good on you. And without the hat for once."

She grumbled and crossed her arms after putting her sword back into the purse she had brought with her. "Well don't get used to it."

"Hey, easy. It's nice, ok? Jeesh." She laughed and took her hands into his own. "Wanna dance?"

How could she say no? If Cake was watching, the cat would've pulled her away immediately and given her the standard lecture about how Marshall was a dangerous person and that she shouldn't spend so much time with the vampire. The opportunity was there to have fun, so she took it.

They began to sway from side to side as Marshall hummed a small tune. "Hey, Fi? I wanna say I'm sorry for pushing you out the other day. That was rude of me."

Fionna frowned to him, looking away for a brief moment. "Yeah, well, it's ok I guess." She looked back at him as he opened his mouth.

"Fi, Gumball wants me to perform tonight. And I will, but I want you to stay, ok?" He asked, his eyes carrying a gloomy light in them. "The song I was working on, I want you to listen, ok?" His voice trailed off in a kind of desperation that confused her as he released her from his grasp. He could hear his name being announced by Gumball, and turned towards the stage. "See you later Fi. Ok?"

"Yeah..." She replied, wanting to stop him and ask why he was acting so weird. She was confused, but once Marshall started playing, Gumball had come over to her and took her hands in his own and started to dance with her.

I don't care about you, I didn't really want to be your friend... So maybe I think you're a tool and think you're a fool... You burn my energy and I just can't seem to make you see that I don't care about you and your 'best friend'. So when you open your mouth, beware... Oooh...

Fionna saw Gumball speak to him, but couldn't find the will to concentrate on his words. She was to focused on Marshall's song. The words upset her. The vampire had wanted her to listen closely, to not get mad at him for the song, but the feelings were there.

I don't know what I should do... What's this feeling when I'm with you? I must be going crazy, since I'm just your problem, baby. Let go, let go, let let let go of my...

The adventuress kept her eyes on the vampire, the distraction burning further and further into her mind. Prince Gumball stopped the motions for a moment, calling her name a few times over.

"Fionna? Are you alright? Fionna." The prince called to her.

The girl shook her head and blinked a few times. "What?"

Prince Gumball frowned, taking her hand and leading her off to the side of the courtyard. "You were starting to zone out. It worried me. You're alright, aren't you? Not sick at all?"

"I'm fine, Gumball." She pushed him away and started to walk back towards the stage. "Just wanna listen to Marshall. He hasn't played with me or Cake for a long time, so it's kinda fun."

You don't care about me; you only tolerate me because they think you should give me a chance, yeah... But you think I'm childish and cruel, and maybe a bit of a fool... You think I'm a tool... You burn my energy, I don't think I'll make you see that I don't care about you and your best friend, so maybe when you open your mouth, beware... Oooh...

Marshal paused as he went into a small solo, people around still dancing and having a blast. Fionna had made her way up to the stage by this time, after scurrying away from the candy prince. Marshall, having seen her, reached out to her. She took his hand in her own as he pulled her onto the stage.

She stood watching him as he launched back into the song. "I don't know what I should do... What's this feeling when I'm with you? I must be going crazy, since I'm just your problem, baby..." Still singing, he picked her up and danced with her in the air, floating above the stage.

"Let go! Let go! Let, let, let go of my... Let go! Let go! Let, let, let go of my hand!" He sang, spinning both of them around and around several times. "I don't know what I should do, what's this feeling when I'm with you? I must be going crazy, 'cause I'm not your problem baby!"

Fionna smiled and laughed as they flew around above the party for a moment until the music came to an end. He smiled at her and blushed, looking away rather bashfully.

"Thanks for the dance, Fi." He told her, smiling before he walked off.

"Marshall!" She called, stopping him from leaving. He glanced back to her as she caught up to him. "Was that the song you were working on all week? Why didn't you want to tell me?"

Sighing and lowered his head and stared at the ground. "Because it was personal, Fi. I really don't know what I feel when I'm around you. It's all... confused. My heart-guts and head don't get each other." He stopped, looking up to the moon in the sky. "I think you're my best friend, Fionna, but I don't know if that's what it is because I've never had a best friend before." She sighed, placing his hands in the pockets of his pants. "So, thanks Fi..." He mumbled, turning away from her.

Fionna's cheeks burned red. She felt awkward, being at Gumball's party and having this kind of a talk when he was so close to them. "Hey, how about we go chase the jelly monsters or something? This party is so... lame?"

The vampire shook his head. "Fi, c'mon. Don't try to impress me for being you. Don't be someone you're not, ever, ok?" SHe gave him a questioning gaze. "I mean it. You're strong, smart, pretty, but even this isn't you. You don't wear dresses and try to act like you're royalty. I love the Fionna who wears blue and a bunny hat and fights with swords and stuff. That's the girl I know. So maybe you're right, and this party is lame. But you're not. You never have been, and anyone who thinks that is crazy."

Fionna looked down, staring at the bright colors that adorned her. "Marshall... do you like me as more than just your friend?" She asked, embarrassed to ask, but strong with the will to do so once he started rambling.

"I..." The vampire stayed silent, not knowing how respond. "Let's just bail. This place is too formal for me..." He said quietly, following behind the girl who nodded.

As they walked closer to the tree house outside of the Candy Kingdom, Fionna kept glancing to Marshall, only to see the same sullen look across his face as what he had worn when they first started talking.

The vampire kept beside her, floating with his arms hanging heavy beside him. He didn't know why he felt so odd. It was extremely uncomfortable, however, and he almost appeared to be twitching. Fionna caught wind of this and called out to him.

"Marsh?"

"Humm?" He turned his head toward her, her eyes carving into him.

She signaled for him to set himself back on the ground, and he did as asked. "You don't have to be so embarrassed, you know." She looked up at him and he back at her. "Marshall... You're so mathematical and fun to hang out with. So you really shouldn't worry so much."

"Fi..." He sighed, one hand going to her cheek, and the other reaching around behind her. His face was beginning to warm for the first time in decades. He wanted to kiss her, she was almost too pretty to not to do. But still he resisted and instead kissed her forehead.

She tried to pull away from him, but he wouldn't let go. "Marshall, what are you doing?" She asked, confused. His arms became somewhat loose and as she pushed away, the sorrow in his eyes became apparent. "Marshall..."

She shrugged, realizing what he had just done. Releasing her from his grasp, he opened his mouth to speak. "I'm sorry Fi, I shouldn't have done that, either. Forgive me?"

She chuckled. "You know, you're really bad at yanking my heart-guts and fluff. But it's ok." She smiled, wrapping her arms around him and hugging him. "You don't like me just because I look like this, right?"

She was blushing but so was he. He looked so bashful he couldn't help but giggle and pull her close again. "I like you for you. I don't know how to feel stuff exactly, or explain it, but... I like Fionna, the Human Adventuress and Hero of Aaa no matter what she looks like. You're you, Fi. That's what matters." He went to kiss her forehead again.