A/N: Hey guys! So we're finally here! The big day! Now before you guys start reading I just wanted to say thanks for all the reviews and you guys sticking around, but other than that this chapter will skip around a bit but that's just because I wanted you guys to really understand each characters emotions and story for the day ahead of them. So without further delay - enjoy the wedding day!


Today.

Today was finally the day. The day that two kingdoms would become one, the day a prince would become a King and a princess would become a Queen. The sun was shining brilliantly over the Candy Kingdom, not a cloud in the sky, and by the looks of it things were going all according to plan. Everyone was ready for this eventful day to happen. All except one girl who was actually suffering today.

Marceline zipped up her pants and fastened the black belt around her hips as she began getting dressed. Her eyes were sore and puffy from crying all last night and a little that morning. She gave a heavy sigh and gulped down the lump in her throat, she wasn't going to cry anymore. She refused to let her depression get the best of her today, all she had to do was fake being happy long enough to get out of the kingdom. She looked at all of her possessions that were packed away on her bed and thought about where exactly she'd go after this. She hadn't planned on going back home anytime soon, she did have to make an appearance before the Royal Court after all for her people still and she didn't want to go back to the Nightosphere for obvious reasons. So where to next?

She tried her best to stay positive about today, but who was she kidding? She truly was miserable. As she began fixing her collar to put on her tie, she could only think about what today should have been like. Honestly, they still wouldn't have even been there. Her and Bubblegum had planned in advance to leave the night before the wedding so they could get far enough that they couldn't easily be tracked. When the older girl admitted she didn't exactly have a plan yet as to where they would be going, the princess was always so shocked whenever they discussed it more. She was always so paranoid that they would get lost and never actually find their way back once things had settled.

"Silly girl," began the vampire as she talked to herself with a smile, "if we were together, we'd never truly be lost to begin with."

Her fists clenched tightly as she bit her lip, a single tear spilling out as she recalled what had happened that summer. Before - she never thought she'd have another chance with the princess, honestly she thought she'd be tricking and picking on the girl for all eternity just to get some attention from her. After - she could feel her heart being torn apart inside her chest at the thought of the past, she really wasn't ready for today and she'd never be okay after this. The first time she managed to get over it, but it took so much to actually be okay with the fact that her and Bubblegum would just remain as friends. Now, she was certain she'd never be her old self ever again, if no one had guessed it by now, the old her was completely gone and wouldn't ever be coming back.

"Just a few more hours," she said as she fixed her tie,"just a few more and then you'll be out of here in no time. You can do this, you gotta be strong, you've come this far in the week you can't chicken out now."

After throwing on her black jacket to finish off her suit, she grabbed her bass and headed out the door. Since the Scream Queens were to perform at the ceremony, she thought 'may as well get some practice in before I have to do the real thing.' She took one last glance into her bedroom before silently closing the door, that would be the last time she would ever sleep in that room. The last time she'd ever be at the castle, really. She was going to miss Bubblegum dearly, but with the fact that she doesn't remember anything about what happened that summer and the fact that her new 'husband' didn't like her - what would really be the point in coming back?

Sure, she would miss Finn and Jake, she would miss King and Queen Bubblegum, and she would surely miss her band. Keila had tried her best last night to again convince her on changing her mind, but with no such luck.


*Last night*

"Marceline you KNOW you don't have to do this right?" said the younger vampire as she watched her friend pack her belongings.

"Yes, I do."

"No, you don't! You're just lost right now, don't make irrational decisions."

"It's not irrational."

"YOU'RE LEAVING US ALL BEHIND BECAUSE OF HER."

"It's not as if I'm leaving forever."

"Oh, really? Then why did you decide it would be a good idea for the band to break up, huh? And don't give me any crap about 'I just need to find myself right now' cause I know that's not the case."

"I never said it was."

"So why leave?.. I mean you don't have to stay in the Candy Kingdom, but why leave us behind? We've been through so much together.. like Bongo said.. we're a family now."

The Queen sighed as she placed her bag full of clothes upon her bed, she glanced over at her friend before speaking, "I know. You guys are the most amazing people I've ever met.. but she's everything to me. She's the only one who can break my heart into a million pieces and still make me love her all over again with just a smile. I couldn't stay anywhere in Ooo and not be tempted to come see her.. it'd be better if I left."

"Better for who though? Marceline, nothing is going to be the same."

"Everything was fine without me before, they'll be fine when I'm gone."

"Look, I may not have known you when the mushroom war was going on and I may not have known you when you first met her.. but I don't know a single person who wouldn't be effected by you leaving."

"Keila come on.."

"You know I'm right, besides where are you even gonna go?"

"I'm not sure."

"...wait so you're going to leave without a plan or even a place to go?"

"I have a plan, just not a specific place to really go to."

"..you're insane you know that right?"

"I may be insane, but I refuse to let myself be pulled down neck deep in a depression I can't ever fight my way out of again."

"What part of you're not alone anymore didn't you understand?"

"The part where you support my decision and accept I'm doing what's best for myself."

"You know I've always supported you."

"So why is this time any different?" asked the older vampire as she turned to pack up the last little bit of her belongings.

"Because this isn't what you're mom would've told you to do."

Marceline stopped dead in her tracks at the words her friend spoke, she glanced over her shoulder at the girl before speaking.

"What?"

"I was alive when your mom ruled too, I know she only wants whats best for you and what makes you happy. So what do you think she would have told you to do? Leave? Not fight for what you love?"

The older girl remained quiet as her gaze met the floor, she had been so busy trying to escape that she didn't even think about what her mom would have told her. Her mind was clouded by darkness and reality so she didn't really think about what her choice would mean to anyone else, she knew what she wanted but that was the first time she actually questioned - was it right?

"What does it matter though, you're gonna leave anyways, right?... I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for out there."

With those words, Keila left her friend to herself. She was right though, no matter what her or anyone else said she wasn't going to change her mind. She made this plan the minute she left the kingdom after the princess had slapped her. She WAS going to leave, she WAS going to travel the world all over again, she WAS going to escape this depression one way or another.. but then again how long would it really be before it finally caught up to her?


*In Princess Bubblegum's Room*

The candy girl was laying in her bathtub, soaking in the warm and sweet smelling liquid comfortably.. well almost comfortably. Although it was her wedding day she wasn't excited or even the least bit happy that today had finally came. She actually felt more confused than ever, she wasn't ready to walk down that aisle and she didn't even want to leave her room. Everyone had seemed so happy that this was actually happening, but herself. She stared at her engagement ring as she hummed a little song to herself.

"It's about how you laugh out of pity, cause let's be honest I'm not really that funny, I know that you're shot just let me sing you to sleep..." she sang softly, her voice quietly echoing around her.

Just then her mother walked in with a fresh towel, she glanced over for a moment before staring back at her ring.

"I didn't know you liked to sing, Bonnibel." her mother said as she handed her daughter the towel.

"I normally don't.. but for some reason I've had this song stuck in my head all day. " answered the princess as she rose and wrapped herself up.

"Hm. Did Marceline write it?"

"No.. I can't recall where I've heard this before, I just cant seem to stop humming or singing it. Honestly, it's going to bother me if I don't find out who actually sung it."

"I'm sure it'll come back to you soon enough, darling. How is your head though? Is your headache gone?"

"Well, it's subsided. I feel a little bit of pain, but not much."

"It must be your lucky day then!"

"I wouldn't say that." said the princess as she went to her closet to grab her undergarments and dress.

"Why not?" questioned her mother as she sat on the bed.

"Well it's like.." the princess sighed before speaking again, "have you ever felt like even though you have everything in the world, that something's missing? Or something just doesn't feel right?"

"Yes, but why do you feel such a way?"

"I really don't know.. I just always feel like something is missing, like something important in my life is completely gone and that I need to find it, but I can't for the life of me put my finger on what it is."

Queen Bettie knew exactly what was missing, but would it have been right for her to say something to her daughter about it? She had recalled the talk she had with Marceline about her relationship with her daughter and what she felt for her, but after all the times and all the people who had ever tried speaking of it.. she always looked at them like they were crazy. Even as her mother she was sure Bonnibel would give her this look as if she had grown a second head, she knew it was better to keep quiet than to make her daughter confused today.

"I hope you'll figure it out soon enough." said the Queen with a gentle smile.

"I really hope so too, if I don't find what's missing I'm sure I'll always be searching," began the princess with a laugh as she put on her wedding dress," Mother, could you please help me?"

"Of course, dear."


Elsewhere in the Candy Kingdom Prince Gumball was pacing back and forth in his chambers, surprisingly he was nervous about how today was actually going to play out. He knew his plan was working perfectly and that the princess would be his forever in a matter of moments, but yet for all his effort he still couldn't figure out why he felt so troubled about today.

"Globbit globbit globbit! Why am I so nervous!?" he said to himself.

"I believe I can answer that" said an echoing voice.

The Prince turned around and saw the hooded figure who had helped him earlier that week, the young man jumped back.

"WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP DOING THAT?!" he shouted.

"I'm sorry, young Prince. How are things going with your spell? Satisfied yet?"

"Well.. yes, but-"

"But what?"

"I can't seem to shake this feeling.."

"What sort of feeling?"

"I don't know! I feel nervous for some reason..."

"I can guarantee there is nothing in the world to be nervous about! Not one of my spells have ever failed before."

"Never?"

"Never. Why I once had a man who wanted a spell to make himself immortal, of course he lost the very thing he needed, but I did see someone manage to get some use out of it."

"Really? ..well how did he turn out?"

"Turns out he went insane and now has magical ice powers, but none the less he has lived for over a thousand years."

"Sounds more like your plan backfired to me.."

The hooded figure's eyes began to glow and deep red from the rage built up inside. He reached forward and grabbed the prince's collar before speaking, "what did you say?"

"N-n-nothing!"

"Do you realize what I could actually do to you?"

"I-I'm sorry!"

The figure then threw the prince down and began repressing it's desire to actually harm the young royalty.

"Mortals, you will all take what you want and the moment you get it, it's like you're all high and mighty. Truly ungrateful to the gifts given to you by others, but so willing to take and take and take and never appreciate it."

"Listen, I just need to be sure that things will goes as promised, I've already come so far with this and I need to be able to be sure that things are going to go as planned."

"Did I not already tell you once before that all would go as planned as long as they did not kiss?"

"Yes.."

"And have they?"

"They haven't even spent time together! They got into a huge fight and then they stopped talking!"

"And you're sure they haven't seen each other?"

"I'd bet my title as a prince!"

"Alright then, why are you stressing out?"

"If only I knew!"

"Listen kid, you've got this in the bag! All you have to do is stand at the alter, kiss your bride, then boom the rest will be smooth sailing." said the figure as it wrapped an arm around the younger man's shoulders.

"And you're sure everything is going to be okay?"

"I'd bet my title as a wizard!"

The two began to laugh knowing things were soon to being going their way in just a matter of hours. The prince would have his princess and the figure would have another satisfied and faithful customer for years to come.


*At the chapel*

Bubblegum gave a deep sigh as she fixed up the last little bit of her makeup, it was only a matter of minutes before the ceremony began and she could feel butterflies all in her stomach. Her bridesmaids had long since left and met with Gumball's groomsmen and the candy church had already started piling up with guests. Everyone seemed so happy about today and yet she still hadn't even cracked a smile.

"I can't believe today is already here," said her mother softly as she finished her daughter's hair, "you're really all grown up now."

"Yeah..."

"Are you alright, love?"

"Yeah, I'm fine it's just.."

"That feeling still there?"

"Yes! And it's bothering me.. I can't fathom what's missing, but it's like I know it's something important."

"Like I said, I'm sure in time you'll find whatever it is you're looking for. Just be patient with it."

The princess looked up at her mother's reflection in the mirror and noticed the warm smile on her face, she gave a small smile back before looking back at herself.

"Do you really think I'm ready for this?"

"I'm sure you are."

"But how?"

"Well, ever since you were a little girl you'd never put yourself through something you couldn't handle alone, Gumball is a...nice.. young man and you said yes to his proposal. So I'm sure you are ready."

"It's just weird to me that this is it.. I'm not going to be a princess anymore.. I'll be a-"

Just then there was a knock at the princess' chamber door, Queen Bettie walked over to answer while Bubblegum went back to checking her makeup.

"Sweetheart, you have a visitor." her mother said softly.

The princess turned around to see the vampire Queen walking in with her eyes covered and trying her best not to bump into anything.

"Marceline, what are you doing?" asked the young girl as she giggled at her friend.

"Well, I know it's bad luck to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony so I'm not looking."

"That's only for the groom!" the princess stood and removed her friend's hands from her eyes, "you can look."

"Nope. Still not taking any chances." replied the girl with her eyes closed shut.

"Come on, just open your eyes. I promise it's okay."

"You really promise?"

"I do solemnly promise as a princess you can open your eyes."

Finally red iris' revealed themselves and looked down at the princess, a soft smile working its way across the undead girl's face as she gazed down at her former lover.

"You look really pretty today, again not the dress I would've picked for you, but hey it's his choice."

"Is it really that bad?" asked the princess with a frown.

"No! You know you make anything look beautiful! It's just.."

"Just..?"

"There's no red in it..."

"Oh, you!"

The two girls began laughing at what the vampire had said, Bubblegum's mother gave a soft smile before speaking to them.

"I'll leave you two alone. Bonnibel, I'll see you in a little bit."

With that Queen Bettie left the two girls alone. They both gazed about the room, for some reason it felt a little awkward to be alone together, thankfully the princess managed to find something to talk about.

"You don't know how to dress yourself anymore do you?"

"Huh?"

"Your tie!" started the younger girl as she loosened the vampire's tie, "it's crooked and uneven."

"I honestly didn't even notice."

"How couldn't you not notice your back was longer than the front..."

"Hey I have a lot on my mind okay!"

"Yeah, yeah."

The two stood in silence as the princess was retying the tie, the vampire watching the younger girl's hands move swiftly about before she began tightening it.

"There you go, now you're ready."

"No, I'm not."

"What do you mean?"

Marceline took the Bonnibel's hands in hers and gazed into her eyes lovingly, the princess looked back waiting for whatever was meant to be said.

"Listen, I know it's your wedding day and I know that you love him, but..."

"But..?"

"Could I..."

"Yes..?"

"Kiss you?"

"Marceline, you know I can't do that." said the princess as her eyes drifted to the floor.

"Please? I know you're getting married in a few minutes, but all I'm asking is for one."

"Marceline..."

The older girl raised the candy girl's chin so that their eyes could meet once more.

"Please.. I'll never bother you again, I'll never ask for another kiss, I'll never bring us up again, I'll never do anything again.. all I need is one."

"Just one?"

"Just one."

Bubblegum sighed before cupping the vampire's face gently, she could feel the other girl's arms wrap around around her waist tightly. Marceline then leaned down and brought her lips to meet the younger girl's in a soft and sweet kiss. Before she could even realize what she was actually doing, Bonnibel wrapped her arms tightly around the older girl's neck and a blush grew over her cheeks.

THIS was what was missing from her life, THIS was what she had 'lost' and finally found, it was Marceline.

She couldn't explain why her head was hurting, or even why this all felt so right. All she knew was that she didn't want to let go and she didn't want the kiss to end, she wanted to stay like that with the older girl forever, she wanted time to stand still right then and there.. but like most things in life it came to an end. The vampire pulled away and she had also grown a blush over her gray cheeks, red eyes gazing deeply into blue ones without ever blinking. The princess gave the vampire a few more quick kisses, which were returned, before the older girl backed away.

"I should go."

"What? Why?"

"I only asked for one and remember I said I wouldn't bother you anymore?"

"But-"

"I'll leave you now, Bonnie. Besides I'll see you in a little bit, I'll be the dashing vampire at the head of the church," the vampire gave a small chuckle, "I hope you're truly happy with Gumball. I've only ever wanted you to be happy and if he's it then.. may you two live happily ever after."

Bubblegum just watched in silence as Marceline left, she silently shut the door behind her and left the princess feeling more confused than before she came in. For a fleeting moment while they kissed, the princess actually felt an empty part of herself become whole once again. She couldn't explain it, but it felt right to kiss the vampire like she did, she probably wouldn't ever understand it and it's not as if it could ever truly happen again.

Just as the young girl turned to fix her lipstick her head and shoulder began giving her an unbearable burning sensation. She tightly gripped her shoulder as her head started practically pulsing, her eyes watered at the pain she had to silently endure alone. She looked up in the mirror as she almost ripped off her sleeve, she gazed down at the two holes newly forming on her shoulder in surprise.

"What the.."

But not too soon followed the terrible headache she had been suffering from for the past few days, only this time it was a lot worse. She groaned in pain as her eyes snapped shut, she then began seeing images - memories that had long since been buried away in the farthest parts of her mind until then. She could see herself kissing the older girl countless times, genuine smiles and times of real laughter, and being held safely in the girls arms. Finally, she managed to open her eyes and gaze back at herself in the mirror just as her door opened to reveal her mother.

"Bonnibel, it's time." said Bettie softly.

"Coming."

The princess quickly fixed her lipstick and eye liner before pulling her dress back up and grabbing her bouquet of flowers. Outside the door stood her father who smiled down at his daughter warmly.

"You look beautiful, Bonnie."

"Thanks, Dad." she said with a kind smile back.

As the doors slowly opened she could hear an acoustic guitar beginning to play a very familiar tune along with her royal orchestra, she looked up to see the room filled with candy people from both kingdoms, friends, the royal families and a few banana guards. None of them really mattered to her though, she could see Gumball staring at her as she slowly made her way down the aisle, but she was too busy staring at Marceline who was singing.

"It's the way that you blush when you're nervous, it's your ability to make me earn this. I know that you're tired, just let me sing you to sleep. It's about how you laugh out of pity, 'cause lets be honest I'm not really that funny. I know that you're shot, just let me sing you to sleep."

During the short break the princess stopped in her tracks as she slowly began recalling the song.

"If you need anything, just the say the word, I mean anything. Rest assured, if you start to doze, then I'll tuck you in, and plant my lips where your necklaces close."

She was the one who sang this, she sang this to the vampire Queen herself! This was THEIR song! Her father slowly got her to start walking again, but she still just watched the vampire sing and play with her band as she recalled the memory.

"It's those pills that you don't need to take, medicating perfection, now that's a mistake. I know that you're spent, just let me sing you to sleep. It's your finger and how I'm wrapped around it, it's your grace and how it keeps me grounded. I know that you're weak, just let me sing you to sleep. If you need anything, just the say the word. I mean anything. Rest assured, if you start to doze, then I'll tuck you in, and plant my lips where your necklaces close. While you were sleeping I figured out everything, I was constructed for you, and you were molded for me. Now I feel your name, coursing through my veins. You shine so bright it's insane, you put the sun to shame. (Oh) If you need anything, just the say the word. I mean anything. (I really do) Rest assured, if you start to doze, then I'll tuck you in, and plant my lips where your necklaces.. If you need anything, just the say the word. I mean anything. Rest assured, if you start to doze, then I'll tuck you in, and plant my lips where your necklaces close."

Before she even knew it, she was already standing in front of Gumball at the alter where he extended his hand out and he held a kind smile across his face. She took it and stood before everyone present, she glanced over at the vampire Queen one last time before the ceremony actually start. Although she could hear the candy minister talking she wasn't paying much attention to him, she kept having more and more memories flashing back to her and she began slowly recalling each event that went on.

However, on the other end of the chapel, Marceline stood in the back next to her friends with a heavy heart as she wasn't even paying any mind as to what was going on, she decided it was time to go. She turned to Keila and rested a hand upon her shoulder before leaning into her ear.

"I'll see you around." she whispered.

The young girl turned to her friend before holding onto her arm and whispering back, "you're leaving now?!"

"I can't take much more of this, I love her.. but I can't finish this."

"You're not even going to say goodbye?"

"I said it in my own way earlier, besides it's not as if I'd get another chance alone with her anyways."

"...you're really going through with this, huh?"

"I had no intentions of backing down to begin with."

Keila gave a deep sigh before hugging her friend for the last time, "I'm gonna miss you."

"I won't be gone too long, besides I'll keep in touch. Keep writing and keep playing - we'll get back together soon."

"That better be a promise."

"Of course."

The older girl smiled at her friend before giving her other band mates final goodbyes and hugs before she silently slipped out the doors. Well, almost silently. She caught the princess' attention as she finally recalled her last and final memory that meant the most - the night they first made love to each other and how she had received the older girl's mate mark. Finally she remembered, finally she could recall all that had happened that summer and what had happened that week, she could feel the guilt rising in the pit of her stomach for hurting the one person who meant more to her than anything else and she wasn't going to let her go a second time.

"Bonnibel?" said the minister curiously.

She turned to the older candy man with a confused expression plastered on her face before speaking, "yes?"

"Do you take Prince Bubba Gumball as your husband?"

She turned her attention to the young man who stood before her waiting for answer, she could see he was actually happy about the ceremony and their marriage, but she definitely wasn't going to let this actually happen.

A smile grew across her face as she actually laughed, "No."

The chapel filled with gasps of shock and a few people began chatting about if they had actually heard the princess right or not, King Gumball stood in utter disbelief about what he had just heard as his wife tried her best to calm him down. On the other hand King Bubblegum just kind of shrugged with a smile about what his daughter had said and her mother gave a sigh of relief while silently saying 'Thank Glob'.

"W...What?" said the shocked prince.


"Huh.. I didn't actually think it'd get cloudy today... go figure" shrugged the vampire Queen as she shoved her hands in her pockets and drifted down the chapel steps.

She gazed up at the sky as she began walking, her unknown adventure to nowhere in particular began. Well, after she changed out of that suit of course. Just as she was about to take flight towards the kingdom she heard the doors slam open behind her, she figured she'd begin hearing cheering any moment now and that if she turned around she'd just see the happy couple who were newly married. She wasn't going to bother looking back, she wasn't going to torture herself, but how could she ignore someone shouting when she heard it?

"Marceline!"

It was Bubblegum who was screaming her name, but why? When she actually turned around she was met with arms in a white dress wrapping around her neck in a tight embrace, the princess had managed to run with so much force it actually spun the two girls around as they collided with each other. Marceline pulled away and looked down at the princess in awe before she managed to start speaking.

"Why.. How... What are you doing?!"

"I remember now."

"What?"

"I remember. I remember everything, I remember us, I remember all the things we did.. Marceline.. I remember you," began Bubblegum with tears in her eyes and a wide smile, "I finally remember."

The young Queen began crying as she wrapped the princess in her arms and kissed her deeply, she could finally kiss the girl she loved like she's wanted to for the past week, she could finally feel the warm and rapid heart beat of the young girl against her chest, she could finally hold her tight and never let her go. She got her back, she finally got Bonnibel Bubblegum back.

"I didn't think you'd ever remember, I thought I lost you." cried Marceline with a smile upon her face.

"For a moment there, you almost did." said Bonnibel as she kissed the Queen again.

Just then they heard a slow clap next to them, they both turned to see everyone who had been present for the wedding standing outside, but only Prince Gumball was the one clapping as he slowly walked forward to them.

"Bravo, I must say you two sure know how to keep things exciting."

"Gumball, you're not taking her from me again." said Marceline as she stood in front of the princess with her fangs bared.

"Taking her? Oh, no. I wouldn't dream of it.. not without killing you first like I should have done long ago." he said as he drew his sword, "You know it's funny though.."

"What is" said the vampire Queen as she threw off her jacket, held up her bass, and was ready to begin fighting.

"Even your mother stood up for the both of you before she died." he said as he laughed evilly.

"What..." began the older girl as felt her undead heart sink to her stomach.


A/N: DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN. There you have it readers! We've finally reached the cliff hanger, you're finally going to find out what happened to Marceline's mom and we finally got the babes back together! Now there may only be a few chapters left for this series, but I doubt you guys actually want miss the final battle between Marceline and Gumball am I right? Send a homie some love (or hate) with some reviews and messages, huh? Homies help homies remember? xx