It had been a week since the accident. PB was still bedridden, however her legs had begun the long road to recovery. Luckily, her friends had been keeping her company, but on this day she was all alone. Jake went to visit Lady, Peppermint butler went out to do some "Unfinished business.", nurse Poundcake went out with some friends from the Slime kingdom, and Finn went over to Huntress Wizards place to hang out. It didn't bother PB to be alone for a while. She knew that her friends needed to go out and have some fun for a change instead of being cooped up with her. This didn't stop her from being bored though. She had been busy reading a book that Pep got her called "Blood pacts." It was a bit different from what PB usually read. She almost exclusively read non-fiction books about science, but she would accept the trashiest, most poorly written romance novel just to escape from the boredom. She had made it 110 pages into her book when suddenly someone busted in through the window. It was Marceline.
"Jeez Marcy, you scared me to death. Haven't you ever heard of knocking?" PB asked.
"Aw lighten up Bonnie, I came to hang, not give you a heart attack." Marcy said.
"Well, I guess your hear, and that's all that matters." PB admitted.
"I brought a pizza and soda I thought we could split." Marcy said. She handed PB a can of soda.
PB grabbed a slice of pizza and Marcy did the same. Marcy took a seat on the edge of the bed and the two began eating.
"So, what have you been up to?" PB asked as it had been a few days since they seen one another.
"Nothin' much. Just practicing my bass." Marcy said. "Oh yeah. I went and saw Simon the other day."
Marcy sighed upon remembering.
"Still a hopeless mess?" PB asked as she took a bite of pizza.
"Yep." She responded. "He was like a dad to me, it just tears me up inside seeing him like that."
"I was researching the crown again. Well, before the accident that is. I couldn't find ANYthing in all the ancient books I've read." PB said.
"You've researched the crown?" Marcy asked.
"Of course. I know how much this means to you." PB said.
Marcy teared up and said "Thanks Bonnie."
"So, Finn and Jake been entertaining you?" Marcy asked.
"Yeah. They've been amazing. I would go crazy here if it wasn't for them and Pep." PB said.
"Sorry I haven't been over more. I've been trying to write this new song, but I've hit a creative roadblock." Marcy said.
"What do you have so far?" PB asked.
"Want me to play it?" Marcy asked. PB nodded.
Marcy started strumming her bass.
"I... was... just your problem. You treated me like dirt and used me like a tool, but then I realized that I was a fool. You made me dad and I'll always be grateful, but you can be straight... Up... Hateful". Marcy sang.
"That's all I have so far." She said.
"It's pretty good." PB said. "Do you want help finishing it?"
"Sure." Marcy answered.
PB pulled out her note pad and began writing. She wrote down what had Marcy already written, they then got to writing the new lyrics. Both of them contributed equally to the writing process. After about an hour of brainstorming and writing the song was complete. Marceline played the full song for PB. The song lasted about 3 and a half minutes. PB enjoyed it but couldn't help but wonder.
"So, I take it your relationship with Hunson is still troubled."
"Troubled is an understatement." Marcy admitted. "He's such a butt. ALL he ever thinks about is himself. A few weeks ago I, for some unglobly reason, decided to go visit him. You know what he did? He just casually introduces me to his new girlfriend. No warning or nothing. He even said "Say hello to you're new mom." Doesn't he know I miss my real mom? Doesn't he know how much she meant to me? Doesn't he know how devastated I was when I got separated from her after the mushroom war. Doesn't he know how much it destroyed me inside having to assume she'd perished in the blast after years of not being able to find her? I'm sorry for ranting, I just need places to vent. That's the reason I wrote this song." Marceline said.
"What a jerk-wad. I'm so sorry Marcy." PB said.
"Its not your fault." Marcy replied.
"Maybe one day he's change his tone." PB said trying to cheer Marcy up.
"He's over 3,000 years old. Why would he change now?" Marcy asked. "Anyway, I don't feel like dwelling on it anymore tonight. I came here to cheer you up, not bring you down in the dumps with me." Marcy said with a smile.
"Oh, ok. So, whatca wanna do now?" PB asked.
"Wanna go see what Finns up to this evening?" Marcy asked.
"Uh, I don't know if you forgotten already, but my legs are kinda jacked up right now." PB said sarcastically.
"I'm wasn't expecting you to walk ya dingus. I was gonna carry you."
"You, carry me?" PB was skeptical.
"I'm stronger than you think. I'm half demon remember." Marcy tried to quell PB's skepticism.
"Oh, right." PB said. She was worried Marcy bringing this fact up would make her upset about Hunson again, but it didn't seem to.
"So where's Finn?" Asked Marcy.
"He's over at Huntress Wizards house. I think he said something about playing video games." PB answered.
"Finns got a girlfriend does he?" Marcy jokingly said in a slightly mocking tone.
"He insists their just friends, but you know how that goes." PB answered in the same tone and winked.
Marcy carefully picked PB up out of her bed as to not hurt her legs. She positioned PB in her arms in such a way they wouldn't hurt when flying. Marcy and PB flew out the window and towards Huntress Wizards lovely home. It didn't take them long at all to reach their destination as Huntress Wizard didn't live to far away from the tree-house. Marcy and PB peered in one of the windows to her house. They saw her and Finn lying on their stomachs on the floor playing video games.
"Watch this." Marcy said.
She sat PB down outside the window. She had a clear view inside. Marcy snuck her way around the the front door. She transformed herself into a bat and headed inside. Since Finn and Huntress Wizard where focused on the TV, Marcy was able to fly behind said TV. She transformed back into her humanoid form, jumped out at them, and hissed. Finn and HW screamed at the top of their lungs and jumped into each others arms. Marcy and PB busted out laughing.
"MARCY? NOT COOL MAN!" Finn yelled. He was still shook from the scare.
"Oh Glob I almost had a heart attack." HW said.
After Finn took a moment to calm down he asked.
"What are you doing here?"
"I was at your house visiting Bonnie and we decided to come here and disrupt your little date." Marcy joked.
"Date? Where just friends and have no romant... Wait, did you say PB was here?" Finn was blinded by the word "Date." at first and didn't fully understand what Marcy said.
"Yep, she's sitting outside the window." Marcy said.
"What! Nurse Poundcake said she needed to rest in bed until her legs healed." Finn said.
"Aw lighten up Finn." Marcy said. "I made sure I didn't hurt her legs, and besides, its super boring for her being cooped up inside all the time. She needed to get out for a while ya know?"
"Well, I guess." Finn said.
Marcy went back outside and brought PB in. She sat her down on HW's couch.
"Hey, Finn told me what happened to your legs. That's messed up." HW said.
"It could have been worse I suppose." PB said.
"So how you holding up after being out for a bit?" Finn asked.
"Good. Marcy made sure to take good care of me." PB assured Finn. "You know it's kinda crazy how when you're cooped up inside, you miss the simplest of outdoor things. Like on the way over here, I got to see a starry nights sky and the moon for the first time in a week. I didn't realize how much I missed it."
"Your well on your way to recovery. It shouldn't be to much longed until you can get back into the swing of things." Finn assured her. "I bet you're really missing your lab and your sciencey junk aren't you?"
"Uh, don't even get me started on that. I'm falling so far behind on my research and projects." PB said.
"I'm sure you can get caught up fast. From what Finn's told me, you have a lot of friends who are more than willing to help out." HW said.
"Yep, I'm super fortunate in that regard." PB said in a warm caring tone.
The four decided to hang out for a while. Huntress Wizard headed into her kitchen and fixed a trey of apple slices and water for the group to snack on. She took the food back into the living room and took a seat next to PB on the couch.
"Sorry I didn't have more. I need to head out and find more food soon." HW said.
"Anythings fine." Marcy said.
She picked up an apple slice and sucked the red out of the peel. They decided since it was getting really late that they all would just crash at HW's place for the night. Huntress Wizard put on a movie for them all to watch. She put on the "World savior" movie adaptation. While the movie was starting she grabbed what extra pillows and blankets she had from the closet. She had 3 pillows and 2 blankets. PB and Marcy shared a blanket. HW tried to get Finn to take the other pillow and blanket but he refused. He wanted her to have it. Finn rested his head on the arm of the couch. They all drifted off to sleep at different point during the movie.
