Burst

Chapter 7: Black, Red, Pink, & Blonde

Finn released his hold on Ember's hand and followed Prubs into the hallway of the hospital. He knew Bonnie had something on her mind, or maybe someone was in danger, but couldn't she have waited? He and Ember were about to-No! Finn shook away the thought. Bubblegum tugged on his hat ear.

"Yo, Finn! Listen up!" Bonnibel demanded impatiently.

Finn let out a tiny grumble and nodded, letting the pink fade from his cheeks. "What's up, Peebs?"

"Marceline's back."

Finn chuckled and gave her this annoyed look, which was unusual. "I know, she came into my house while I was showering."

Princess Bubblegum's face turned a darker shade of pink. "Whoa, WHAT?" She cried out, flabbergasted. "That's breaking like, 2 laws, Finn!" Finn smirked and narrowed his eyes.

He leaned back against the wall carelessly, sighing as PB ranted on and on about rules.

"Are you even listening?!" She growled furiously. Finn nodded and glanced around.

"Look, P-bubs, Marceline tried to apologize for two years ago. I don't know what's up with her, it's like she wants to go back to normal after disappearing. For two years, which is about…something amount of months."

Bonnie rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. '"She stopped by me as well, to yell at me for ignoring you that month your arm was in a cast."

Finn pulled his shirt down and dusted it off casually. "She thinks I still like you, perhaps?" He suggested.

Peebles raised her eyebrow. "You don't like me anymore?"

Finn covered his mouth with his hand and looked at the floor, feeling heat spread across his face. "Anyways," He laughed nervously. Bonnie snickered, and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Ember, right?"

Finn's faced burned. "Can we just drop it, please?"

Bonnie laughed. "Alright, anyways. Look at this."

The princess pulled out a poster, it was of a fire elemental baby, who had tears running down her face.

Finn gasped. "That looks like…"

Bubblegum nodded.

"Ember."

"It was recently discovered that her cave was empty. People think her body decayed, or she survived, and was taken to safety." She continued.

Finn's eyes grew wide, but he calmed down as gazed at it, trying to stay mature, but anger burned inside of him.

Peebles pointed to the top of the poster. "It says she's wanted because she's an insane psycho killer, and she killed her own mother as a baby, which is why she was locked away."

Finn growled, thinking of the innocent fiery beauty that lay in the other room, dreaming of him. Bubblegum placed her hand on his shoulder. Her tone was solemn as she began to speak again.

"We know she's not like that, Finn. But, the thing that shocks me is…" She trailed off her eyes burning in acrimony.

"Ember is Flame King's daughter."

Finn's face twisted into a look a rage, shock, and fear.

"What? Why…?" He murmured. He held his face in his hands and fell to the floor.

"I…Finn, please, no, don't-"PB uttered out, feeling shock herself.

"We have to take her home. Then she can be happy." He breathed, rubbing his forehead, pulling his hat back.

Bonnibel shook her head. "No, Finn. We can't."

He gave the princess a glare. "Why not? Responsibility demands sacrifice, right?"

Bubblegum stood still for a moment, though the world moved on around her. "You're right. It does."

Finn gave her a pained grin.

"Which is why we have to keep her hidden, safe, here."

He frowned. "Why?"

"A long time ago, I found Flame Princess as a baby." She admitted.

Finn winced. "You…what?" He stood up and the woman cowered in fear. The hat-less boy was so much hatred built up inside of him, her didn't know what to take it out on. "Why didn't you save her? WHY?!" He screamed.

"Finn?" A petite, fiery girl made her way to him in wheelchair.

Ember stood up, her eyes dazed, yet gentle and concerned. "What's wrong?" She smiled sleepily.

The boy pulled her into a hug, a single tear escaping from his eyes. She gave a light chuckle, and wrapped her arms around him. She broke away when she heard him sniff. "What's wrong? Are you sick?" She intertwined her fingers with his. He smiled, his eyes tired.

"No. I'm just worried about you." He sighed. Ember tucked some hair behind his head and smiled.

"I'm ok." She soothed him. Finn pulled her close and let his lips graze her forehead, and she giggled. Bonnibel watched as she found Ember's gentle personality reassuring. She let out a sigh of relief as Finn stared at Ember, affection present in his eyes as she whispered her sleepy thoughts aloud.

"It's time you head to bed." Finn murmured to her. He gripped her lukewarm hand as he led her through the hall, and she danced along. PB smiled.

He loves this girl, he just doesn't know it yet.


Bonnibel released her hair from the ponytail and pulled back the sheets on her bed. A rock hit her window, and she gazed out of it.

"Marceline?" She called out aimlessly.

"I'm surprised you knew it was me." The girl grumbled.

PB smirked. "You used to do this all the time, then drink the red from Peppermint Butler." She said, a hint of annoyance on her last words. "You know, before you left." She added, taunting Marceline.

The vampire snorted. "Whatever, "She was eager to change the subject. "Anyways, I'm here to ask you a question."

Bonnie rolled her eyes. "It's midnight, why'd you wait so long?" Marceline blushed.

"It's about Finn."

Bonnie cocked her head to the left. She sighed. "Come on in. I have strawberries."

The queen floated in calmly.

Bonnibel returned with a red bowl, fresh plump fruit.

"What about Finn?" She huffed.

"Who's what girl he kissed in the hospital?" She asked, flustered. Bonnibel grinned.

"Are you…jealous?" She questioned, her speech containing a mocking sound.

"OF COURSE NOT!" The vampire hissed.

"That's Ember, and they are in love." The princess was happy to add that part.

Marcy's eyes narrowed. "Are they dating?" Bonnie looked away nervously.

"I'm not sure, but they've kissed more than once."

At this, Marceline stood up. "Well, they're not together, so I'm ok." PB gasped.

"Are you in love with Finn?"

Marceline froze, but flew out the window, unable to tell the truth about her feelings.

Nothing's changed. She assured herself. I still have one last chance to make him mine.


A/N:

OH MY GLOB YOU GUYS! Heeyyy it's Friday! Update day! Yes, TUADOS is still on hiatus. Sorry for those of you who love that story (I mean none of you love that story, sorry). This story is doing well! I'm beginning chapter 9, so chapter 8 will come out next Friday, or…maybe Sunday? *wiggles eyebrows* Ahem. Anyways, thanks for all the POSITIVE FEEDBACK! See you later!


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