Simon was just enjoying his time alone, as usual. He was watching some T.V. while petting Gunther when the doorbell rung.

"Odd... who could that be?" Simon asked himself as he stood up and walked over to the door.

"Simon." Peppermint greeted him as the door swung open.

"Dave." Simon smiled. "What brings you here?"

"I wanted to ask you a favor." He said.

"Alright then?"

"Hey Marcy." Simon started as the he and the pale teen were eating dinner.

"Hm?" The girl turned to her guardian who had a smile in his face.

"I need you to do something."

"Okay?"

-(School)-

Marceline is at her locker, scribbling away at a small piece of paper. When she finishes it, she re reads it and smiles a small smile. She clutches the paper in her hand and slams her locker shut.

Upon entering her classroom, she immediately looks for the person she needs. She finds her sitting in the second row. Marceline gulps and slowly walks to her own seat, making sure to walk past the girl's seat.

The girl in question is Lady Rainicorn. She was sitting in her desk and was reading her past notes on the subject. As Marceline walked by she slipped the paper onto Lady's desk, making the blonde Korean girl lower her notebook and raise a brow while Marceline just walked on as if she didn't do anything.

Lady opened the note and read it as Marceline sat down on her seat. The pale girl, who was waiting for Lady's response was a bit nervous. What would she do if Lady said 'No'? She gulped and tried to stop herself from thinking anything negative. Lady is a nice person who would definitely do this. If not for me, maybe for Bonni. Marceline smiled at the thought of the pink headed girl.

Lady finished reading the note and smiled. That's so sweet of Marceline. She thought. The blonde Korean looked back and gave Marceline a thumbs up along with a smile. This gesture made Marceline smile as well, and the raven haired girl sighed in relief.

Safe. She thought to herself.

-(After School; Much later; Marceline's house)-

"Oh yeah!" Finn cheered as he, once again, beat Marceline in the video game. They were staying at Marceline's place today and they were playing on the raven haired girl's game console. Of course, Finn had wanted to play something with swords and Marceline had just the kind of game.

Bonnibel giggled at Marceline's loss for the nth time. The raven haired girl hung her head low and she let out a sigh.

"C'mon Peebles! Let's play!" Finn grinned at his pink headed baby sitter.

"Alright Finn." She smiled. Marceline heard and handed her controller over to Bonnibel who snickered at her.

"Don't be so smug Bonni." Marceline retorted.

"Oh please. I already understood the mechanics of this game. I think I can beat Finn." Bonnibel replied and Marceline just rolled her eyes and laid back while watching the two others play the game.

In the middle of the game, there was knock on the door, causing the players to pause the game and look back. Marceline snickered at the sight of the paused game.

Finn's character was about to back stab Bonnibel's character.

"Come in!" Marceline said and the door opened to Simon. "Wassup Si?"

"Hey Marce, I need you to go buy something in town for me." The brunette man explained. Marceline nodded and stood up.

"Alright."

"Hey, Marceline." Bonnibel called as she stood up as well. " I'll come with you." The pinkette offered.

"No need Bon." Marceline said. "Besides, who would look after Finn?"

Bonnibel hesitated. She knew that Marceline could just take them both with her. They've done it before. Why not now? Is she hiding something from me? The pinkette thought. "A-are you sure?"

"Definitely." Marceline said. "Don't worry. I'll be back real quick."

Bonnibel gave a small nod and the raven haired girl turned to the small blonde boy. "Keep the Princess here in check, alright lil buddy?"

"Ahuh!" Finn nodded and then he scrambled to his feet and gave Marceline a mock salute.

Marceline smiled and went out with Simon, closing the door behind her.

Bonnibel sighed and went back to play the game with Finn, but as soon as they started the game.

SLASH!

Game Over

Player 2 Wins

"What?" Bonnibel stared at the screen for a moment and then turned to Finn, who was grinning widely.

"I win!" He shouted.

Bonnibel's eyes widened and she blinked twice before shaking her head. "Alright, little hero. Re-match."

"So, Simon, whaddya need?" Marceline asked when she was sure that Bonnibel and Finn weren't going to hear them.

"I want you to go into town and buy a present." Simon stated.

"Is it gonna come from me?" the pale girl asked.

"Of course from you. Don't you want to give your friend a present?" Simon asked with raised brows.

Marceline fidgeted for a moment before giving her brunette guardian a small nod. "Of course I do."

"Then take this." Simon said as he dug something from his back pocket, took Marceline's hand and placed a wad of cash in it. "And buy her a present that she'll never forget." He smiled at his charge. Marceline looked at the money, then at Simon, then back at the money. A grin suddenly found its way onto her pale face.

"Thanks Si!" She said and hugged her guardian before charging out the door.

Simon smiled at the raven haired girl's antics. It's been too long since she had acted like this. He thought to himself before heading into the kitchen.

-(Later; Somewhere In Town)-

Marceline walked around, window shopping, looking for the perfect present.

What is the prefect present? What if she doesn't like it? What would I do with it? Marceline asked herself. She was a bit nervous about buying a present. She wasn't sure if she would like it. 'Cause DAMN! Who really knows what goes through that girl's head?

Marceline sighed as she stuffed her hands into her parka's pockets. She walked around still looking through shops of sorts.

Then she heard something.

She heard some barks, some meowing and some other animal sounds so she turned to the left.

"Of course!" She grinned and hurriedly crossed the street.

Krng! The bell rung as she opened the door. She slowly walked inside and looked for the person in charge of the store.

"Um... Hello?"

"Yes?" The owner. A middle aged man, with greying hair came from the door that most probably lead to the back. "Hello young lady. What can I do for you?"

"I'm looking for a kitten." Marceline said to the old man.

"Oh, we have the cutest kittens right over here." The old man gestured for Marceline to follow him. They went into a certain section of the shop and he showed the pale teenage girl an area where the kittens were placed.

There were a lot of them. Black ones, white ones, striped ones, and grey ones. But one of them stuck out to Marceline.

It was a white little kitten with an orange torso, front legs and paws and a yellow back side and back legs and paws. They were in stripes but Marceline just saw them as the colors portrayed. What's the most different was that it's nose, instead of the usual black or pink, was orange in tint.

"Huh." Marceline said, she moved closer and leaned down to pick up the coal eyed kitten.

"Mew."

"Aren't you just a cute little kitten?" Marceline smiled and rubbed noses with the kitten, who purred.

"I suspect that you will take that one?" The old man inquired.

Marceline nodded and kept the odd kitten in her arms. She followed the old man to the counter.

"So, would you like to put him in a package?"

"Uhh... Yes please." Marceline said, handing the kitten over to the guy. "He's actually a present for a friend of mine." She smiled.

"Oh, that's nice of you." The old man said as he took out a box with holes and placed the kitten inside. "Would you like a bow on it?"

"No thanks. This is fine." Marceline said. "How much do I owe you pops?"

The old man smiled and told her the price, what he didn't tell her was that he gave her a discount. After paying Marceline waved good bye and set out to go back home.

"What a nice girl." The old man smiled. "She has grown up quite."

-(Back in Marceline and Bonnibel's neighboorhood)-

"Why are we goin out?" Finn asked.

"Peppermint said he invited us for dinner." Simon explained. "Don't worry Finn, it's just next door." The brunette man smiled.

"What about Marceline?" Bonnibel asked. Marceline had still not come back and it was already getting late.

"Don't worry about Marceline. She'll be alright." Simon smiled.

"But what if she got into another fight?" Bonnibel said, worry oozed from her voice. She was always worried for the pale girl because, somehow, Marceline always got into fights when Bonnibel wasn't by her side.

Ping!

Simon made an 'o' with his mouth and took out his phone. "As a matter of fact," Simon started as he read a message. "Lil' Marcy just texted me that she's coming back right now.

Bonnibel was hesitant for a moment before nodding. "Alright, let's go."

Simon smiled and held the other hand of Finn while Bonnibel took hold of the other. They went outside and Simon locked the door behind them. As they walked to the pinkette's house, Bonnibel noticed that most of the lights were out.

Odd. Why are the lights out? She thought to herself.

They walked up the steps and Simon took hold of the door knob, making sure to jiggle it a bit, to make sound. They heard a bunch of light footsteps from the other side.

This made Bonnibel curious and suspicious, but before she could answer any questions, Simon swung the door as wide as it could go and pushed Bonnibel inside.

"SURPRISE!" A crowd yelled and suddenly all the lights were turned on.

There was a banner saying, 'Happy 18th Birthday Bonnibel!'

All her friends were there as well. Wearing party hats and what not. Well most of her friends. Marceline still wasn't there. Where was she? Was she okay? Bonnibel thought. Well, that train of thought ended when Lady Rainicorn came up to the pinkette and enveloped her in a warm hug.

"Happy Birthday Princess!" She said.

The pink haired girl then registered who it was and hugged her close friend back. "Oh thank you Lady! This means much to me."

They pulled back and looked at each other, "But how did you know?" Bonnibel inquired.

Lady smile softly, "It was Marceline." She stated.

"Marceline?" Bonnibel asked, confused. How did Marceline know it was my birthday today? Did Peppermint tell her?

"Yes." Lady agreed. "She slipped me a paper this morning during our social studies class asking me if I could invite people to help with your surprise party."

Bonnibel felt a smile creep onto her face. Marceline did that for me?

Before she could do more she was enveloped in yet, another hug. This one from Peppermint.

"Happy Birthday Bonnibel." He smiled and released her.

"Thank you Peppermint!" She beamed at him. "This is really wonderful!"

In all honesty and truth, Bonnibel had actually forgotten about her birthday. She had been so caught up in moving, meeting Marceline, preparing for the talent show, and babysitting Finn that she hadn't realized her birthday was already so close. She only noticed it when it was a few days away. She didn't bother telling anybody because it would be a hassle. Especially Marceline. God knows that girl tries hard to be a good friend. She probably would've panicked over not having a present and Bonnibel being disappointed in her for that.

A few moments into the party, as Marceline was thanking Simon for his efforts, someone covered the pinkette's eyes with their soft hands.

"Guess who?" A familiar voice whispered into Bonnibel's right ear. The pink haired girl shuddered a little at the sensation of the person's breath tickling their neck and ear.

"M-Marceline?" Bonnibel asked. She peeled the hands away and turned to see her raven haired friend smiling at her.

"The one and only." The pale girl said and before she could say more, she was tackled into a fierce hug. "Omph!"

"Oh thank you Marceline! Thank you for this!" Bonnibel said.

"I-It was nothing. I just told people to come and junk." Marceline chuckled as Bonnibel pulled back.

"Mawcy!" The raven haired girl was tackled again, this time by Finn, who was with Simon and saw the exchange between his two sitters.

"Hey kiddo!" Marceline smiled. "You take good care of the Princess while I was out?"

"Ahuh!" Finn grinned.

"Good job!"

Bonnibel giggled at the sight of the two inter-acting. Marceline had definitely changed since she had first met the odd girl. She was pulled out of her thoughts when Marceline and Finn faced her.

"What time is it?" Marceline grinned.

"CAKE TIME!" Finn yelled and everyone else cheered, heading for the kitchen for Bonnibel's blowing of the candles.

After the candles were blown out, slices were handed out and the party went into full swing. People played games, sang songs, cheered, watched Bonnibel open her presents, and all in all, just had fun.

But of course, these things come to an end and soon people got tired and started going home.

As soon as people started leaving, Marceline pulled Bonnibel to the side. It was just the two of them. Jake had come earlier and joined in the party, He and Finn left a while ago.

"Marceline?" Bonnibel questioned her friend's actions.

"C'mon." Marceline smiled. "You have one more present to open."

The pink haired girl allowed herself to lead out of the house and into Marceline's own home. They went into the kitchen and Marceline told Bonnibel to stay and sit down. The pinkette complied and did as she was told.

Marceline came back with her back to Bonnibel.

"I wasn't really sure if this was the right thing to get you," Marceline started. Her back still to Bonnibel. Her hands and arms were in front of her, like she was holding something. "But I remembered how much you liked playing with Gunther so..." Marceline turned around to show the orange nosed kitten.

"Happy Birthday Bonni." Marceline smiled and handed the small kitten to Bonnibel.

Bonnibel was incredulous. She looked at the Kitten and then at Marceline, who was smiling softly at her. She took the Kitten into her arms and she smiled. Suddenly, a tear slid down her cheek.

Marceline looked panicked. Oh! Not again. Not more crying. I've made you cry a lot already!

"This... Is the best... gift... anyone...has ever..given me." Bonnibel sobbed. She petted the kitten who purred at her. She looked at Marceline with tear filled eyes and grinned. She tackled the woman with one arm, since the other held the odd kitten. "THANK YOU MARCY!"

Marceline smiled and wrapped her own arms around the pinkette. "You're welcome Bonni." She smiled.

After Bonnibel had finally calmed down, they sat around the kitchen table, watching the kitten lap up some milk that Marceline had prepared for him.

"Science."

"Huh?" Marceline looked up at Bonnibel.

"I'm going to name him Science."

"Science? Really?" To Marceline, Science seems like an odd name. But maybe Bonnibel had a reason to name him that.

"Yep." Bonnibel smiled. The kitten yawned as he finished his milked and he fell back on his haunches. Bonnibel scooped him up and cradled him in her arms. "Science the cat."

Suddenly, a meow was heard, but not from Science. Marceline back and saw the black and white feline of the house; Gunther.

"Hey Gun. Look, you have a new pet." Marceline smirked. The cat ignored Marceline and jumped onto the kitchen table and faced Bonnibel and Science.

Gunther purred for a moment and stalked forward. As he reached Science, he gave the kitten a lick before looking up at Bonnibel, showing he approved.

"Thanks Gunther." Bonnibel smiled.

Best birthday, ever.

Yes, I know Science is supposed to be a rat. But it just seems so... meh. So I went with cat. Like Gunther :)

Hope you guys liked that chapter :D I'm not sure if I'll be able to update in a while cause I'm getting sent to a bunch of places with either, NO internet or CRAPPY connection. So yeeeaaaah... good luck to me right?

I'll try to update Friends and Enemies sometime though. Got another writer's block with that one along with Into The City. Oh well. It'll come to me. I know it will.

And the thing with Penward High. Yeah, how could I have not made them basketball players?! gob I'm blind. I'll try to do something about it though.

Anywuz,

Review dudes!

Ciao~