Sorry for the veeeeeeeery late update guys D: I had this very annoying author's block plus, I've still got three hanging fanfics to continue and people are begging me to update. So if it's a bit rushed, please forgive me. I did my best.
Finn, Jake and Marceline reached the Southern side and they started searching for Princess Bubblegum and Marshall Lee. Finn decided to look inside the rooms, Jake searched in the lobby while Marceline went for the attic. As they agreed on, when no one finds nothing or finds something, they would all come back to their meeting place in the South.
Marceline floated up to the attic and pulled out a few cobwebs. She noticed that some boxes were moved, as if someone had just been there. She smirked, and then went inside further. She heard some voices just around the corner and floated slowly to that side of the attic. The Vampire Queen was about to surprise attack whoever voice that was, but stopped herself abruptly upon realizing that it was the two people there were looking for.
Marshall Lee's back was facing Marceline, but she could still see a faint smudge of pink on his ear while Princess Bubblegum's face is clearly seen from Marceline's perspective. Much to her surprise, the young princess is smiling oddly. A real, genuine smile was sported on the princess's gentle face.
"She made Bonnie smile." She said to herself in disbelief. "He has skills!" she floated backwards, wanting to give them both their privacy but she accidentally bumped on one of the boxes behind her that caused a pretty loud noise that startled Princess Bubblegum and Marshall Lee.
"Marceline?" the princess called out. The young vampire king turned around and gave Marceline a disappointed glare. This made her grin.
"Am I interrupting something?" she said slyly. The other princess blushed furiously, and waved her hands frantically. "N-no you weren't." She simply replied. Princess Bubblegum gave a quick glance at Marshall Lee and then walked out of the attic hastily.
"I should probably clear the misunderstanding by now." She said as she stopped walking by the doorway. "You are our guest, Marshall Lee." She added with a small smile and continued walking. Marceline and Marshall Lee nodded in agreement as they floated outside as well.
Back at the lobby of the castle, Princess Bubblegum stood in the middle and gathered all the candy people. There, she cleared the confusion Ooo's hero accidentally did and advised the people to treat Marshall Lee as a "guest".
"This may sound a bit ridiculous but with this vampire's sudden appearance, it gave us a sign that there is another dimension. It's a scientific break-through and it can benefit us." Princess Bubblegum said, wherein the candy people sublimely agreed into. The princess smiled and then nodded as she dismissed everyone in the lobby. Everyone walked out, whispering and talking about how caring and amazing their beloved ruler is.
Finn and Jake went to the princess's side. Finn scratched the back of his head shyly. "Gee, Peebs. I'm really sorry with all the trouble I caused today. I didn't mean to attack your guest. I just wanted to protect you." He said, in which Jake hurriedly sided with Finn's apology. The princess smiled warmly and then patted the young hero's head.
"I know, and you did a great job." She said.
Just at the moment, the two vampires appeared. Marshall Lee floated towards Princess Bubblegum as he scratched the back of his head. "I owe you a lot, princess. Thanks for... you know..." he paused, as he struggled to find the right words to say. Princess Bubblegum simply smiled, and then placed a hand on his shoulder. "You're welcome." She said. Marshall Lee smiled in return, unable to say anything.
Jake and Marceline stared at the two for a moment and then looked at each other, as if talking in telepathy.
'Weird, are they getting along?'
'Don't ask me, I am just his alternate.'
"Finn, I am hosting an afternoon tea party at my garden tomorrow. You think you can come?" Princess Bubblegum asked, breaking the silence within them.
"What's the party for?" Marceline asked instantly.
"It's more of a welcome party for your alternate." The princess replied.
"Cool, a party just for me!" Marshall Lee said with a sheepish grin. Finn rubbed the back of his neck with his gaze averted as he replied. "Thanks for the invite, princess. But... I kinda made a promise with Flame Princess tomorrow afternoon. You know... a date."
Princess Bubblegum was about to say something, when she realized that there's no voice coming out from her mouth. She transferred her gaze at the opposite direction and then forced a smile. "O-oh! Is that so... It's okay, I understand!" she said.
"Princess, I-"
"No really, Finn. You're Flame Princess's hero now. She's your top priority. Always remember that." She said with a smile as she excused herself and left the lobby. Jake patted Finn's back to cheer him up. "It's okay, buddy. Peebles has a point. Don't feel bad."
Marshall Lee on the other hand, kept his gaze at the princess. Marceline floated towards him and gave him a nudge.
"You worried?" she asked.
"What? No. I am just curious, that's all." He said with a shrug.
Marceline nodded and then rested an elbow on his shoulder. "You know what? She always denied the fact that she likes Finn. And now, she lost him completely." Marshall Lee raised an eyebrow, as if confused.
"Why are you telling me this?" he asked.
"Because when you show her how you really feel, you won't give up on her so easily when she turns you down. She hides how she really feels because she thinks that 'love' is not as important as her kingdom and her science." The vampire queen explained thoroughly. The other vampire smirked in disbelief as he gave out a snicker.
"Whoa, you don't actually think that I like her, don't you?" he said.
"You do! I saw the way you were looking at her when Finn turned down her invitation." She countered back. But as stubborn as Marshall Lee is, he still nodded his head 'no'.
"You got it all wrong, Marce." He said. "I can't be in love with her. It's obvious, I am not sweet enough for her." He said as he floated outside the castle, both his hands on his pockets. Marceline stared at him as he made his exit. "So he's in denial too." She mumbled.
Back in Aaa, Prince Gumball, Fionna and Cake are getting ready to 'find out' what lingers within the mysterious antique mirror that is sitting on the prince's attic for how many years now. As the young prince was busily packing some things—according to him—that may be needed in their quest, Fionna slowly walked towards him and held his hand. A bit startled, Prince Gumball looked down on his right and saw his heroine gently holding his hand.
"Is something bothering you, Fionna?" He asked. Fionna avoided looking straight at the prince's eyes as she started to speak. "I'm scared, Prince Gumball." She softly said. The prince smiled warmly and gave her hand a soft squeeze.
"What could possibly my adventuress be afraid off?" he asked, feeling slightly worried.
Fionna remained silent for a while, as if having second thoughts on what she's about to say. As Gumball was about to say something, she started to speak up.
"I don't want you to be in trouble again." She said. "When I almost lost you once, I didn't know what to do. I thought I was going to lose my mind." She continued. Her voice was starting to crack and tears were starting to form in her eyes. The prince could only watch in silence, not wanting to interrupt her.
"Prince Gumball, I suddenly realized that I may not be able to protect you all the time so I-" her words were halted as the young ruler of Aaa placed his lips on Fionna's. She was caught in surprise, as she was unable to move. She just stood there and processed what was happening. Prince Gumball pulled away gently with a smile on his face.
"I trust you, Fionna. I know that I'll be safe if I am with you." He said. "And I won't let anything in this world keep us apart." He added, looking straight in Fionna's eyes. Fionna let out a small gasp as she recognized those words. Prince Gumball straightened himself up and walk towards Cake. The two started to discuss about the things they plan to bring. On the other hand, Aaa's heroine stood there, bewildered.
"That song... was real...?" She mumbled.
I love FioBall, okay?!