CHAPTER 19

The viewscreen then jumps forward to the next meeting of the princesses. The other princesses are already feeling uneasy about what might happen there today. Their fears are about to be proven true. They take their seats as Breakfast Princess calls the meeting to order and addresses the assembly.

"Welcome, dear Princesses, to our monthly meeting to discuss all matters throughout the land of Ooo. I believe that the first order of business is the growing conflict between the Fire and Water Kingdoms. I ask that the princesses of those kingdoms please step forward."

Flame Princess and Water Princess step forward, but purposely stand far away from each other as they can't stand the sight of one another.

"I believe I told you both not to come into conflict with one another. What happened?" Breakfast Princess asked.

"We never attacked anyone. It was a peaceful day in our kingdom when she sent more of her dragons to assault my people!" Flame Princess said.

"That's a lie! You already were told that there was no way there were any dragons in my kingdom! So what did you do? You sent a phoenix to attack my people! My fiancé got killed, the one man I loved and ever will love, and you murdered him!" Water Princess retorted.

"LIAR! If a phoenix attacked you, it's because you someone in your kingdom did something to it. I had no part of it!" Flame Princess responded.

Breakfast Princess raps her gavel. "ORDER! ORDER! This needs to-"

"Shove It, Breakfast. I told her and everyone else here that there would be hell to pay if my kingdom was attacked again. I therefore declare war on the Water Kingdom." Fire Princess says.

"YOU WANT WAR? YOU GOT IT! I DECLARE WAR ON THE FIRE KINGDOM!" Water Princess yells.

All the other princess gasp and begin talking to one another. Breakfast Princess has a fearful look on her face as she raps her gavel. "ORDER! ORDER! Please you, two! Be rational about this! There hasn't been a war in Ooo in ages. Please, let's sit down and try to work out a treaty between you two."

"There's no need for a treaty. That bitch would most likely break it, anyway." Flame Princess says.

"I feel the same way about you too, you bitch." Water Princess says.

"If you two wish to destroy yourselves, then fine. We'll have no part of it. We will not side with any of you. If any of you try to bring your fight in any of our domains, both of your armies will be dealt with harshly. Meeting adjourned." Breakfast Princess says as she raps her gavel one last time.

The princesses begin to leave. Princess Bubblegum is more worried than ever. This has escalated to a point of no return. There must be a way to stop it. Then, she has an idea. She writes a message and has it sent to Finn before him and Flame Princess can leave Breakfast Princess' kingdom.

The messenger manages to reach them before they leave the castle gates.

"Your Majesty, a message from Princess Bubblegum!" the messenger says.

He hands the note to Finn. Finn thanks the messenger and opens it.

"What does it say?" Flame Princess asks.

Finn reads the note.

Prince Finn,

Please come to my castle later tonight to discuss the war that is about to break out between your kingdom and the Water Kingdom.

Yours truly,

Princess Bubblegum

"That's odd. Why would she want to talk to you? I'm the ruler." Flame Princess says.

"I don't know. Maybe she feels easier talking to me since we've been friends a long time. Maybe she wants to form an alliance of some kind."

"That would be good, because we'll need it. Go and talk to her tonight and let me know what she says."

"Okay."

Finn and Flame Princess kiss as they leave for home.