Fionna was by herself now. She floated in what appeared to be a golden realm. She wore a long white dress and her hat was gone, her golden hair now hanging down low.

"He-hello?" she called out. A loud hoo echoed throughout the area and the Cosmic Owl appeared before her. She gasped as she took in it's grand beauty and godliness.

"Fionna the human," it said. She bowed her head as it spoke with it's deep voice.

"Yeah?"

"You have done this land many good deeds. You have never committed an evil act and have slayed both The Lich and the demon monster, Crevestia. Yet, my being as an angel of Glob has been awoken in distress. I feel that you are unhappy, young heroine. What is it that displeases you so?"

"My best friend is dying and I can't save him. He's not the best guy in the world and sure he's done some bad stuff, but I really think he's good! I know he is! Please Mr. Cosmic Owl, save him! Take me instead!" The Comic Owl studied the young girl for a moment before speaking.

"Fionna. You have willingly given your life in place of the Vampire King, Marshall Lee. However, Aaa still needs you and I cannot take your soul in his place." Fionna cried out, about to protest. Her chest seemed to be crushed with grief at the realization that she could not save Marshall Lee. "However," the Cosmic Owl began. "You will not be able to save this world unless you are happy. So in light of the fate of the world, I shall let the vampire live. He shall regain all of his immortality to ensure an event such as this is unlikely to happen again. Glob has payed you a great favor, young one. Be grateful by continuing to protect this world." Before Fionna could so much as thank the great owl, the whole world twisted itself into nothing and Fionna slipped back into a dreamless sleep.

Fionna blinked as the sun touched down on her face. She sat up in bed, looking around. It was late in the morning, later than what she usually woke at. She could smell bacon and Cake laughed cautiously, kind of how she did when Marshall Lee was over.

Marshall Lee.

Had it all been a dream? She stood up and felt sore. It must've all happened. But how did she get home? And what happened to Marsh? She stumbled over to the ladder. She was going to find him, go find out what happened. The tree groaned ever so slightly and Cake's laughter stopped. Fionna turned the corner to the kitchen, rubbing her eye. Cake stood at the stove, frying bacon and hiding in the corner away from the sun coming through the window, floated Marshall Lee.

"Oh, hey baby! I was just about to wake you! You slept for a long time. About a whole day." Fionna just looked at Cake, the cat that was pretty much her sister.

"Wha-What happened?"

"Well, Marshall came over here covered in blood and a nasty looking scar on his neck. I was freaking out a bit because I thought he had hurt you." Marshall laughed.

"A bit?" Cake rolled her eyes, ignoring him.

"Anyway, you were in his arms unconscious. He was hysterical! He said that the last thing he remembered was being shot in the neck and falling. Then he woke up outside the portal to the Nighto'sphere covered in blood and you were laying next to him asleep. He knew the blood was his own, but he was pretty disoriented. He was actually crying." Cake giggled at that last part and Marshall gave her a death glare.

"I...I honestly thought you were dead. I didn't know how I could still be alive and when I felt my chest, my heart had stopped beating again. I wasn't thinking practically. I guess it should've been obvious since your heart was still beating and stuff..." He rubbed the back of his neck and he blushed. Fionna stared at him in shock. He was alive. She was alive. Everything was going to be okay.

And she loved Marshall.

Fionna ran to Marshall now, hugging him tightly. He gasped in surprise as she dug her face into his chest.

"Marshall...I thought I had failed. But...you're here." She looked up and into his eyes. They weren't red anymore, but a lovely blue that stood in stunning contrast against his black hair. He wrapped his arms around her now and Cake quietly left the room.

"Well, I'm here Fi. I'm alive. And you didn't fail. You saved me." Marshall looked down at her with as much love as he could. Now that he didn't have to worry about it, now that he knew they were safe and that they could be happy together.

"Marshall, you became mortal because of me, didn't you?"

"Yeah. I couldn't tell you, Fi. I was afraid Crevestia would sense that it was you. I was able to hide it from her until she shot me. After she did that, I lost control of my thoughts and she knew immediately."

"Marshall? I love you." Marshall looked at her silently as her face began to turn red and she looked away. He put his finger under her chin, turning her attention back at him.

"I love you too, Fi." Then he bent down and kissed her softly.

THE END