CHAPTER 12

Everyone gathers at the castle to say their goodbyes. There are laughter and tears as everyone remembers the good times they had. They wish it didn't have to end this way. Princess Bubblegum secretly wishes to herself she didn't come up with the idea of Eternal Dawn after the events involving the Vampire King. It was a stupid knee-jerk reaction that she never thought would hurt three people whom she loved and cared for so dearly.

She holds her goddaughter for what she thinks will be the final time. She looks at Bonnibel's sweet, angelic face and wishes she could watch her grow up into the beautiful, young woman she will become. She kisses her forehead before handing her back to Marceline.

"Don't worry. I'll find a way that will allow you both to live in the daylight. I promise you." Princess Bubblegum said.

"I know you will, but me and Finn are more concerned with all of you. Wouldn't an eternity of daylight cause havoc with the environment?"

"At first, yes. But I'm sure it can be dealt with either with magic or through scientific research. We'll be okay, I promise you."

"I'm going to hold you to that." Marceline says as she gives Princess Bubblegum a hug.

Finn begins to draw the symbol to open the portal to the Nightosphere. Hunson is going to be pleasantly surprised by the impromptu visit, Finn thinks to himself. He hasn't got to see his granddaughter yet.

The other princesses make their preparations too, in starting Eternal Dawn. They all stand in a circle awaiting Princess Bubblegum to join them.

Finn finishes. He goes to make his final goodbyes.

"Goodbye, Jake. I don't know when I'll see you again. I love you so much, my brother, my best friend."

They cry as they hug each other. Finn pulls out one of his swords from his bag and hands it to Jake. "It's up to you now to protect everyone."

"I'll do my best." Jake says smiling, with tears still going down his face.

Finn then hugs BMO and tells him goodbye.

L.S.P. rushes over and hugs Finn.

"OH MY GLOB, OH MY GLOB, OH MY GLOB!" She says, crying. "Please don't go! You were the first one who treasured me as a friend and not for my hot lumps!"

Finn smiles. "I'm sorry, L.S.P. I wish we could stay." He said.

Finn then hugs and says goodbye to Lady Rainicorn and the pups.

Finn walks over and says goodbye to the princesses.

After saying goodbye to them, he walks over to Princess Bubblegum.

"Well, Princess, I guess it's time to say goodbye."

"For now, at least." Princess Bubblegum says crying, trying to force a smile.

"You're right." Finn says as he gives her a hug.

Finn picks up a carton of milk to toss on the symbol to open the door and looks at Marceline.

"Are you ready?"

"Not really, but I guess so."

Finn opens the carton. As he is about to toss it, someone yells out.

"STOP! WAIT!"

They all turn around to see who it is.

It's Ice King.

"Ice King?! What are you doing here?" Finn asks.

"To stop you two from making a grave mistake. I've done research on vampires, and I know of a way for you two to live in daylight."

"How did you know about this?"

Ice King waves his hand and Gunter materializes out of thin air. He has a recording device strapped to him.

"You were spying on us the whole time?!" Marceline says.

"No, just on my sweet, beautiful princess. I just love hearing her sweet, angelic voice. When I overheard her talking to the other princesses about you two and about Eternal Dawn, I figured if I could save you two, she would give me a kiss."

Finn does a face palm. Typical Ice King logic.

"How do we live in the daylight?" Finn asks.

"Simple." Ice King pulls out two vials. 'You each drink one of these."

He hands one each to Finn and Marceline. Finn and Marceline give a skeptical look to one another.

"What do you think?" Finn asks Marceline.

"I don't know. Living here is a lot better than the Nightosphere, although I do want to see Daddy and let him see his granddaughter."

"Well, then. Let's do both."

"What do you mean?"

"I'll try the potion first and walk outside. If it works, we'll stay and visit your dad so he can see Bonnibel."

"And if it doesn't?"

"I'll rush back inside before the sunlight can do any damage and we leave permanently or until Bubblegum finds a way for us to exist in daylight."

Marceline nods. "Okay." She says.

Finn opens his vial, drinks it., and walks to the door.

"Okay, here it goes." Finn says as he walks outside.

It worked. Ice King was telling the truth. Finn walks back inside to give the wonderful news.

"Marcie! It worked! The daylight didn't burn me!"

Marceline is elated. She quickly drinks her vial and walks outside to feel the warmth of the sun.

She walks back in with a big smile on her face. She's happy now that they don't have to leave.

Finn walks up to Ice King and extends his hand.

"Thanks. I owe you one."

Ice King shakes his hand.

Princess Bubblegum walks up to Ice King.

"I believe I owe you a kiss." She says.

Princess Bubblegum leans over and gives Ice King a kiss on the cheek.

Ice King blushes, smiles, picks up Gunter and flies off.

The other princesses walk up to Princess Bubblegum. One of them says "In light of all that has happened, we decided to hold off implementing Eternal Dawn. If the vampires try to strike again, we'll be ready."

Princess Bubblegum feels relief.

"Thank you ever so much. This means a lot for all of us."

Jake hands Finn back his sword. "I believe you'll be needing this." He said.

Finn turns to Marceline. "Well, are you ready to go visit your Dad?"

"Yes."

Finn walks up to the portal and splashes milk on it. The portal opens.

"Bye, everyone! We'll be back in a couple of hours!" Finn says.

Everyone waves bye as Finn and Marceline take Bonnibel to see Hunson.

After that, the viewscreen goes black, and Jake has a big smile on his face.