Happy Adventures in Regular Elmore

Chapter 34: Salus Animae Amor

What's up guys. Got the next chapter here for y'all. If you couldn't tell, I went ominus for the title. It's in Latin, and translates to "Only Love can Save the Soul". Anyways, let's go.

Flaming Heart

Marceline sat in a chair, watching the group from the room next door. The wall was a one way mirror, so she could see out, but they couldn't see in.

"I hope he rots for the rest of his life." She thought.

Still, even thinking that, she couldn't help but feel a sense of, guilt.

She was bored. Bubblegum never came to the bar, so she walked up here, to view their prisoners.

She never thought that shit would've went this way. Finn had always fought for her, while all she did was sit back. But on the flip side, Bubblegum did a lot to get her back. And she was her first love anyways.

Marceline sighed. She didn't know whether she made the right choice or not.

Suddenly, Bubblegum burst through the door. She was breathing heavily, and looked like her eyes were gonna pop out of their sockets.

"Babe, you-"

"Open the door." Bubblegum snarled.

"Babe, I think you need t-"

"Just open the door."

"Bonnie, I think-"

"OPEN THIS FUCKING DOOR MARCELINE!!" Bubblegum screamed, seething.

Marceline trembled, but did as she was told.

"Wait." Bubblegum said as she unlocked the last lock.

Bubblegum walked up to a keypad on the wall, and toggled it.

"Gotta keep this meeting invite only. Don't want any other attendees."

Other Room

"Brace yourselves." Jake said, warning the others that they had company approaching.

Not a second later, arms shot out and grabbed Jake, Rachel, and Fiona by the throats.

"Gahh!!" They all choked out. The arms weren't choking them to death, but they were keeping them held.

Bubblegum walked through the door, with Marceline behind her like a little puppy dog.

"You have a lot of nerve being alive. You have a lot of nerve existing.-" Bubblegum began.

"You're the one who kept me alive this long. Want me dead? Kill me then." Finn cut her off.

Bubblegum used the handle of the sword and hit Finn in the ribs. Hard.

Finn doubled over, wincing.

"You keep cutting me off, and I won't hesitate to snap your neck quicker than any fucking relationship you've been in."

"Sounds like somebody is still pouting like a little child." Finn retorted.

Bubblegum gave him a dirty look, and then hit him with the handle of her sword again. This time it was much harder, making Finn gasp for breath.

"Leave him alone!!!" Fiona choked out.

Marceline walked up to Fiona, punching her in the ribs.

"Shut up you fucking whore." She said as she walked back behind Bubblegum.

Bubblegum simply smiled, before putting the tip of her blade to Finn's neck.

"You still don't get it so you? I'm not here for your forgiveness. I'm not here for your pity. I'm here for your agony. I'm here for your suffering."

"You haven't made me suffer one bit. There's been setbacks, but I haven't suffered."

"Yes you have. I've taken almost everything from you. Your family. Your friends. Your life." Bubblegum said.

"There's a reason you said almost." Finn then swept his feet, tripping Bubblegum.

"Fuck-" She yelled.

Finn stood and was immediately met in a standoff with Marceline.

"I can't let you do anything." She said softly.

Finn ran towards her, putting his fist in front of him. Marceline easily dodged his punch.

Finn began to let out a fury of strikes, all of which were being dodged.

"Finn, just give UP!" Marceline kicked Finn in the face, knocking him backward.

That moment gave Bubblegum time to regain her composure, and she was back up on her feet.

"ITS TIME TO END THIS!!" She ran towards Finn, sword at the ready.

She ran full speed, jabbing the sword into his shoulder.

"AH!"

"DAD!"

Finn dropped to one knee, wincing in pain.

"I told you. I'm ending this. You have done far too much and have gotten nothing. You've taken everything from me. I'm returning the favor."

Bubblegum took the sword out from Finn's shoulder, and kneed him in the face.

Finn flew back, hitting the wall. He staggered to stand, and his face began to bleed.

"IM FUCKING DONE!" Bubblegum threw her dagger at Finn, it going through his hand and clipping him to the wall.

She took out another small blade, and threw it at his head. Finn was barely able to dodge it, ripping his hand off the wall.

"AHH!" He screamed.

"Babe, I think he's had eno-" Marceline tried to calm down Bubblegum. She really didn't care if Finn died or not, but there was still a limit.

"HES HAD ENOUGH WHEN I SAY HES HAD ENOUGH!!!" She screamed, pushing Marceline back and running at Finn.

Finn ducked under her, and threw a right hook at her face, making her bounce the other direction.

"Don't... underestimate... me" He said, breathing heavily between each breath.

"Dumbass. Let me go at her."

"I know you know I'm not that dumb." Bubblegum pulled out the button, pressing it and sending Finn into a hysterical shriek.

"You think that just because you switched sides, you think I still don't have control? He is my creation after all."

Bubblegum spun around and swung her sword sideways. Finn sucked in his stomach to dodge it, but the blade still slashed his torso.

"YOU SHOULD BE GRATEFUL! I KILLED YOUR LITTLE BITCH MONKEY WITH THAT!!!" She screamed.

Finn wiped the blood off his lips, a frown forming.

"Don't you talk about my brother like that!!!" Finn jumped and brought his foot in a downward motion.

Bubblegum smiled," Game. Over." She took her sword and stuck it into Finn's leg. She then grabbed his other foot, and dragged him into the floor. She grabbed her sword, but instead stuck her dagger into his leg, pinning him to the ground.

"AHHH!"

Bubblegum smirked," You little punk ass bitch."

"I... won't... let... you...win..."

Bubblegum unpinned her dagger, grabbing Finn by the throat and bringing him up to his knees.

"You don't need to. I've already won."

Bubblegum raised her sword, readying for the final blow.

"Any last words before I finally put your bitch ass out of misery?"

Finn looked up at Bubblegum, trying to reach for her to fight. Bubblegum simply kicked his hand away.

"I'll take that as a no."

Bubblegum brought her sword down onto Finn's neck, all while saying," Finn Mertens, I sentence you to death."

Finn closed his eyes,readying for the blade, but to his surprise it never came. He heard gasps and screams.

Finn opened his eyes, and wished he didn't.

The blade never struck Finn, because it struck somebody else.

"No."

Jake was staring back at his father, giving a weak smile. The blade was piercing his chest. Finn looked over at where the other two of his party were, and saw the broken robotic arm. Jake managed to break it during the fight.

"No."

"It's okay dad. It's okay."

"No."

"JAKE!!!!" That scream came from Rachel.

Marceline herself gave a hurt gasp, but didn't react apart from that. She felt a tug at her heart, but didn't know if she could react to it. Bubblegum had killed her son. Her son. It may have been from the biggest shithead she ever met, but she still cared for Jake, no matter how much she acted like she didn't.

Bubblegum scoffed, " Pathetic. Really fucking pathetic." She drew her sword from within Jake and pushed his body aside.

"Now then, where were we?" Bubblegum raised her sword again.

Marceline suddenly rushed up to them, raising her hands toward Finn and screaming,"Lacus!!!" Finn's body glowed white, and disappeared.

"Marcy what the fuck!?! I told you to stay back!" Bubblegum screamed.

"Sorry." Was all Marcy responded with.

"If this is because-"

"You know god damn well that's why I did it. I'm not discussing this with you right now."

Bubblegum growled," You make me really distrust where your allegiance lies, no matter how many times you eat me out."

They walked out, with Bubblegum slamming the door behind her. The metal door came crashing down afterward.

The hands released Rachel and Fiona. Rachel immediately ran to Jake's side.

"Ohmygod, ohmygod..." She cried.

Jake weakly opened his eyes, seeing Rachel he gave a weak smile.

"Hey Rach.." He coughed blood.

"Jake, try not to move, I'm gonna try to bandage you. Rachel, I need to you remove his shirt without much movement." Fiona said.

Rachel did as so, and Fiona went to use Jake's shirt to pressure his wounds.

It was all crap. She bit her lip. Crap. Jake was losing too much blood, and his wounds were too deep to stop them.

"Rachel... I love you. I'm sorry I didn't say anything when we were younger. I've always loved the way you smile, the way your eyes sparkle." Jake said quietly.

Rachel sniffed, her eyes bawling.

"I love you too Jake." She cried into his head.

Jake looked at Fiona," Thank you for being like the mother I never knew. I wish we met on different circumstances, but thank you all the same. Mom."

Fiona was chewing her fingernails, hiding her emotion, but tears flowed all the same.

Jake coughed once more, blood splattered on his chest.

"Dad. Wherever you are, please. Please pull through . Please end this. For everyone." He was able to get out, before his wounds finally took toll, and Jake closed his eyes for the last time.

"No!" Rachel screamed, crying into Jake's head.

Fiona began to weep as well, her emotions finally letting loose.

Other Room

"Why did you have to do that?" Marceline asked, staring out the one way window.

"You know I didn't aim for him. That little shit jumped in front of me." Bubblegum retorted.

"Besides, why did you cast him away? I was going to finish it!"

"I did that because- never mind." Marceline shook her head.

"No, never mind nothing. Why? Why the hell would you do that?"

Marceline was silent, turning to face Bubblegum.

"ANSWER ME!!" Bubblegum smacked Marceline down to the floor.

"Babe..." Marceline looked back at her love.

Bubblegum loomed over her, with a malicious smile.

Suddenly, it dropped. Bubblegums face went from sheer malicious joy, to fear.

She dropped her blade, running out of the room.

Bubblegum ran to a nearby bathroom, locking the door behind her.

She flew to the toilet, puking up the bile she had.

She looked into the mirror, seeing her blood soaked face.

Her eyes mellowed. Her pupils darkened.

Bubblegum looked at herself. She had turned into a monster. Never had she thought she would look like this. There was everything that happened over 15 years ago, but even then, she wasn't this fucked up.

She smiled, her eyes shined in the bathroom mirror.

She loved it. She absolutely loved this feeling.

Bubblegum then screamed in agony, a hurt and distraught look drawing on her face. She punched the mirror, glass shattering.

Bubblegum flew the door open, walking out.

She walked back to where Marceline was, and as calmly as she could, spoke.

"Where did you send him?"

Outskirts, Ooo

Finn lie on the ground, bloody and beaten. He just witnessed his son murdered.

"It's okay baby. I've got you." A voice from above said.

Finn was then picked up, and carried away from where he was.

The last thing he saw before he fell unconscious, was wavy blonde hair, and bright blue eyes.

That concludes the chapter. This also concludes the "Only Love Can Save the Soul" arc. Next arc will be the closing storyline, as we enter:" Til Death Do us Part." I know it seems I'm killing everything and everyone, but trust me, the payoff will be wonderful. Til next time, and as always:

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