A/N I do not own Finn, Jake, the Ice King, or Princess Bubblegum. I wish I did. It would make things much easier. I own the Dragon Express. Please Review. It is quite helpful and always encouraged.
"I ask that you place the Dragon Express in a locked display case, with the key on a key rack a few inches from the display case. Whoever grabs that key will have one minute to unlock the display case, get the sword, and escape before the ceiling comes down on them, crushing them to death. Once the key has been grabbed there will be no stopping the ceiling from coming down until it has come down. You, meaning whoever tries to grab it, can put the key back on the key rack if you want to, but it will not stop the ceiling from coming down. This is how your citizens will know that your descendant is among them and that Ooo's Savior will lead them to victory."
The First King, reluctantly, does as the Prophet says and that sword has never left that room since then. Many people, claiming to be the First King's descendants, have tried to take the sword, but none have succeeded. Cody, you are one of the First King's descendants, but I do not know if even you can escape that room alive with that sword in your hand. Your ancestors, after the First King, have all tried, but they never came out. It is said that the true, wise King of Ooo will be called by the sword and he will be able to see the sword from a distance where no one else can. However, if you are the King, then that means I will die on the battlefield shortly after, for the Prophet said, "Your kingship will be taken over by those who are not your descendants. When your descendant escapes the room with the sword then the King of this kingdom will die on the battlefield and your descendant will become King, but without the knowledge of how to be a King or the King's responsibilities."
And so, even though you are the King's descendant, I ask you not to try and take the sword unless you feel you are ready."
Cody responds, "Yes, my lord. I have one question I would like to ask."
"What is it, Cody?"
"If I do escape that room with the sword, do I have your permission to marry your daughter as we love each other already?"
"If you succeed, then yes, you may marry my daughter."
"Thank you, my lord. I think I am the King of Ooo, sir."
"What"
"I saw the Dragon Express long before Billy saw it and we all know he has far better eyesight than I do. When I started to walk towards the sword, I felt as if I was called and it took all I had to not take the sword when it was in front of me."
"Oh, no. My death may be nearer than I thought."
"Relax, my king. I do not feel ready to take the sword yet. You will reign for at least a few more years before I will feel ready to take the sword."
"Very well then. That is the story of the Dragon Express and what the engraving means."
"Thank you, my liege. I will leave now."
"Goodbye for now, Cody."
"Goodbye, my lord."
Cody leaves the King's chambers and says to Billy "I may be the King of Ooo. Just think of it Billy, me, king of a kingdom."
Billy says," Yes, but Cody what about King Bubblegum, or his daughters, or even me. What about us?"
"You're right, Billy. The King is a good man and doesn't deserve to die, but if I don't take the sword then the castle will be destroyed. We both know that we cannot withstand another attack. His daughter, Diana, will be kept safe, and his daughter, Velma, will be my wife. Not to mention that you will be at my side if you so choose."
"That's not what I meant."
"I know. You meant about how you and the princesses will feel when he dies. I will feel just as bad as you three will because he raised me, but I have no choice in the matter. I would do anything for the King because he is a father to me, but I have to do this for the good of the entire kingdom. My hands are tied, so to speak. I have no choice but to take that sword, but not right now. I am not yet ready, and I will bide my time until I feel ready enough."