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Five

Finn stepped into his house, Marceline following and he closed the door. He went downstairs and then came back up with Abadeer's sword. As he stepped into the room, Marceline stared at the sword in utter awe and shock. Finn tossed it to her and then picked up a wooden sword from its place by the door. Marceline nodded as they stepped outside, back into the rain and stopped. Before them stood a single vampire wielding a sword identical to the ones the Royal Guard had been carrying. His left hand, however, was empty and he had metal finger sleeves on that were all tipped in points.

"Fifth in command, Conrad," Marceline informed Finn.

"Good," Finn grinned. "I was hoping I could test myself."

Conrad began to walk forward confidently and Finn snorted, walking forward to meet him.

"Be careful," Marceline warned. "He's better than the fourth in command but remains as fifth due to not being able to remain undetected. He loves to kill."

Finn grinned and sprinted forward, slashing at Conrad's left, Conrad's fingers blocking it before his sword blocked Finn's wood sword. Then, Conrad dropped his head, leaping forward and smashing his head into Finn's gut, blasting him backward into Marceline then through the door and into the treehouse. Finn stood, walking back out then walked around where his house wouldn't be damaged. He extended his grass sword, his wooden sword having fallen away, and then charged. Conrad made no move to avoid him or meet his charge. When Finn reached him, Conrad jabbed his sword at him. This time, Finn was more ready. When Conrad jabbed his left hand at him, Finn ducked under the attack then slashed upward at Conrad. Conrad blocked the blade before Finn stepped forward, sword stabbing at Conrad.

Conrad darted sideways, slashing at Finn's back but Finn blocked it then jumped back as Conrad began to circle him, raising his sword. Finn looked around, seeing Marceline waiting off to one side with his wooden sword. He held his hand out and she tossed it to him. The moment he caught it, he turned and blocked Conrad's sword with it. His other sword flashed upward at Conrad, who blocked it with his claws, jumping and kicking both feet at Finn. Finn leapt into the air, stepping off Conrad's feet and flipping, slashing at Conrad's head as he passed it. Conrad blocked the blade with his own then landed on his feet and jabbed his left hand at Finn again. Finn sidestepped the claws, allowing them to spark across his wooden blade then swung the blade upward, nearly removing Conrad's arm, if only Conrad hadn't gotten his sword up in front of his arm, blocking Finn's.

"You're pretty fast," Finn commented. "I have to admit, it's not as easy to kill you as I expected. So let me guess. I don't have any boost in speed or strength yet?"

He glanced over at Marceline who nodded but then looked thoughtful.

"Although, your reflexes and reaction time seem much higher than a newborn's should be," Marceline admitted. "You seem, different from the others. More...compatible."

Finn shrugged then turned back to Conrad who looked like he agreed with Marceline. Finn raised his swords, holding one horizontally and one diagonally in front of him. Conrad snickered and raised his own sword.

"Reflexes and reaction time equal to my own are not enough to defeat thousands of years of experience," Conrad stated. "I know killing. I am a specialist at it. A master. Killing is my art. You are but a novice. You have some skill, some inborn gift for death. You are blessed, to have a knack for killing on this level. However, you are not the only one with the gift. I, you see, and the one, true genius. I am better than anyone here. Even the King. And after I kill you, I will removed the arms and teeth of the Queen. And then, I will have my way with her until she begs me to kill her. And then, I will leave her for dead."

"I see," Finn nodded. "I can see the point where your plan seems possible. However, I can also see the point where it becomes impossible. You see, knowing your plans for Marceline, I'm not going to lose to you. And I'm not letting you anywhere near Marceline."

"You foolish boy," Conrad laughed. "Did I not just tell you? I am the greatest killer you will ever meet."

"Try me," Finn snorted.

Conrad sprinted forward, ground cratering under his feet. He leapt into the air, slashing downward at Finn. Finn raised his grass sword, the ground below him cratering massively before he shoved the sword upward and slashed Conrad across the chest. Conrad flew backward, hovering in the distance and watching Finn angrily but warily.

"Strong," Conrad snarled. "Too strong. You haven't fed."

"No," Finn admitted. "I haven't. And I don't plan on feeding. Not on blood, at least."

Conrad scoffed in amusement then shot forward, slashing at Finn. Finn spun out of the way, slashing at Conrad. Conrad blocked it and jabbed his left hand at Finn. Finn caught it and spun, smashing Conrad into the ground. Conrad stood, slashing at Finn but Finn blocked it, still gripping Conrad's hand. Conrad yanked, pulling it free but Finn kept the finger sleeves. He threw them aside, pulling his wooden sword out of the ground and throwing it to Marceline.

"One last time, shall we?" Finn asked holding up his sword.

"I'm not holding back any longer," Conrad stated. "Top speed. Full strength."

"Finally," Finn snorted. "Bring it on."

Conrad shot forward in a blur. His sword streaked toward Finn but Finn pivoted, blocking it then spun in a circle before slashing at Conrad. Conrad blocked it before sending a kick at Finn. Finn caught it, barely, grunting as the wind was knocked out of him. Finn spun, hurling Conrad. Conrad flipped over, shouting in rage and flying back at Finn. Finn snorted in amusement as Conrad approached. Then, when he was close enough, Finn bent backward under Conrad's blade then cut Conrad in half the long way, using Conrad's momentum to do it.

"There are only so many ways to kill a Vampire," Marceline stated walking forward. "But bisecting, that's a new one. If it wasn't for Death blessing your sword, I don't think it would have worked so well."

"Probably not," Finn agreed looking up as rain fell on his face. "So, the Third is still here. Who was the executioner that went to fight Death?"

"I don't know," Marceline stated. "But it may have been the Second in Command."

Finn nodded just as his right arm suddenly felt light. When he looked down, he saw a massive reverse bubble around his arm. Water was surrounding his arm and more was rising to it from the ground and from the rain, the water spreading over his torso.

"Marceline?" Finn breathed, seeing a shocked and confused expression on her face matching his own. "What is this?"

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