Hey, there! I know it's been awhile, but high school keeps you busy, ya know? Especially with me being a Freshman and all, work is really difficult. Welp, anyway I'm back!

Also, for the whole Marshall being mute thing, I'm answering this but ONE TIME ONLY. It gets annoying seeing the same questions. In the special, Marshall doesn't talk and yet still gets all of these amazing feedback and has so many fans. So, I figured "Hey! Maybe with this fic. I could do the same thing!" so yeah. Ask again and I'll set your cookies on fire.

:RANTWARNING: Okay so, to the user that sort of flamed my first chapter? Look, I can see where you're coming from. But remember, it's my story. Everything happens as I please. The seducing Ice Queen thing was the most creative thing I could come up with. Gumball getting close and personal with Fionna was just to add to the idea that there will be a love triangle. If you'd prefer that it was Marshall, very well. Pretend it's Marshall for all I care. Remember, it's my story. Don't like? Don't read.

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Disclaimer: I don't own any part of Adventure Time. Just this fanfiction. I DO own a Jake hat, Finn plushie, and Finn action figure. OYEAHHH!

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I had successfully completed the 'quest' Prince Gumball sent me on. And, seducing the Ice Queen was fairly easy, considering how desperate she is. I convinced her that my name was Finn (A/N: See what I did there? (;) and I was an adventurer from a far away land who was exploring Ooo and it's candy civilians. My change of outfit was not much, either. Just a change from a skirt, to a simple pair of pants, an over-sixed blue T-shirt, and my hat was switched to one with ears the resembled a bear and my hair tucked in it.

All was going smoothly until she proposed that she and I had an unending love for each other and were destined to be together for eternity. I of course, immediately revealed myself, with no intentions to continue the charade. It was getting way too disgusting and unbearable. Once she found out I wasn't really who I portrayed myself to be, she was beyond pissed and started attacking me with ice the shards as sharp as daggers!

After getting cut with one, Cake came to my aid and we were able to stop Ice Queen from her rage. The cat managed to tie her up and keep her locked away for awhile. And now, here I was, sitting at the Candy Castle waiting for Gumball to come.

"Cake, was this all worth it..?" I asked, referring to the giant gash on my shoulder, which I had received from my fight with Ice Queen.

"Of course," she smiled and giggled a bit "not just that, but we'll get to see what he wants to pay you back with!"

"Now that you mention it.. what was he experimenting on that made it so important for me to keep Ice Queen away?"

Cake shrugged, "I heard something about a formula for some sort of potion. Probably just to help the kingdom. Ya know, the usual"

"Eh, probably.." I didn't want to think of it too much, it was apparently really important, considering he made me be with my arch enemy. But, the curiosity nagged at me and I really wanted to know. He could have at least informed us about what was so important, couldn't he? Or was it a secret..?

"Ah, Fionna!" Gumball's voice echoed around in my head as he walked over to me, a sincere smile on my face. "it's a pleasure to see you as well, Cake"

As I was about to say something, Cake spoke up. "Alright, we did the quest. What does Fi get in return for doing what she did?" Ah, great thing about Cake. She was straight up to the point.

"I was going to get to that! Fionna and I will be going on a date!"

"D-date?" The word rolled around in my mouth. It seemed so unfamiliar, never had I been on a date before. Cake would always tell me about the dates she and Lord Monochromicorn have been on, and how magical they were. It hadn't occurred to me that I'd be going on one of those myself, considering I'm the only human that lives in Ooo.

"Yes, a date! You and I will have a splendid picnic in the forest, it gives me a break from work, and my way of repaying you.." Gumball's cheeks turned a darker shade of pink and he twiddled his thumbs together. Was he nervous?

"Aw, shucks Gumball, I wish I–" Just as I was about to tell him how I felt about the ordeal, Cake cut in.

"Oh, of course she'd love to go on a date with you! We'll be here tomorrow at noon, be ready by then!" and in an instant, I was dragged out of the castle by her. The cat had a grin that reached her eyes.

"Cake! Oh my glob, why'd you do that?", I was upset and felt weird. Dates were only meant for people who were dating and I certainly had no chance in dating the Prince. Not just that, but he and I were just friends.

"Trust me, you'll like it!"

"No I won't!"

"Yes, you will. Imagine how close you two will be, now"

"He and I are already friends, no need to get closer than that." A pout formed its way on my face. I didn't like this. Not one bit.

"Maybe it's time to widen your thoughts, Fi. He might even confess an undying love for you.. Not just that, but I know it can get lonely for you sometimes. Dating won't be so bad."

I facepalmed. "Cake, that isn't the problem. I don't like it when you decide my decisions for me. I'll go on the stupid date.. Just don't do something like that again.."

"Gotcha, hun! Now let's go home. I'm exhausted.." Cake stretched her limbs and lowered herself for me to get on her back.

"Actually.. I think I'll go to the forest for awhile. Marshall should be there right about now.." I said, despite being aware of Cake's extreme dislike to him. She hated all sorts of creatures she thought would hurt me, but Marshall was more than a vampire. He was my best friend, Cake respected this but hated that I got so close to him. She warned me over and over to be careful, but there wasn't anything to be careful about. I trusted him, and as far as I knew, he trusted me as well.

"Alright.. be careful around him, that guy gives me the creeps..."

"I know, Cake, I know. I'll be back before sundown."

"Okay! Bye now!"

I waved at Cake with a smile on my face, "Bye!" And she quickly waved back before walking off to our house. She knew I only meant well with my actions, and I didn't like to feel that she could not trust my decisions, but it's as if we're related. I see her as a mother figure and look up to her constantly, she's my support, and advice. She'd always be here for me, and I knew that. But it was as if sometimes, our trust in each other was not enough and there was too much expected of me. I could understand where she was coming from, however, at times it was just too much. Yet, I could count on her more than anyone.

"Oh, Cake.." I sighed. "What have you gotten me into?"

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"He did, what now? A date?" Marshall scribbled as fast as he could, it was an over-statement to say he was surprised.

"Yup.. Cake accepted it for me, and tomorrow at noon I'm going.. I'm a little nervous.." I could feel my cheeks burning at the very thought. I knew not to expect anything but a nice conversation, but the possibility of something more happening was there. I knew it was.

"Good luck with that one, don't die. That pretty-boy could have something sinister in store for you.." Marshall and Gumball had history, I did not know the details specifically, but it was obvious they hated each other. I wish I knew why, and I heard that at one point, they were extremely close friends. Their falling-out must have been tough. After reading Marshall's words, I looked into his eyes and saw something there, I wasn't sure what it was.. but it was definitely different.

"Ya know, I could probably take you on a date waaaay better then Pinky ever could..." I inspected his words and laughed.

"Pinky? You mean Gumball? Ha, it'll probably just be him talking about science.. he works a lot in his lab..."

"Well yeah.. but I mean seriously.. I could take you out on the most amazing date ever, it'll be so mind-blowingly amazing, that even that pretty-boy would spend time deciphering why mines was and his wasn't." Marshall's words were certainly different, I could feel the tension rise up and engulf us whole. What was he getting at?

"Uhm.. Marshall? What exactly are you saying...?"

"I'm saying I could take you on a date, and it will be better than Gumball could ever do is all..."

I could feel blush rise up to my cheeks again. Actually, this time my whole face felt red. "O-oh... W-well... I mean... uh..." words couldn't find their way to my mouth. I was speechless.

"I was just saying... Hey, how about this? After Gumball takes you out, I'll do the same!"

"Are you asking me what I think you're asking me...?" Oh glob, I hope not. My heart beat started to beat quicker and I could feel butterflies flutter in my stomach as I gulpped, and tried to settle down my weird emotions. Marshall didn't seem to notice how I was feeling, and nodded with a grin.

"Yup. I'm taking you out on a date, Fionna." he floated over to me and kissed my cheek before going away. It was then that I had decided that fate had something weird in store for me. It wasn't just weird... it was complicated, and obvious that there was an incredible force had driven both of these boys mad with competition. Then, something occoured to me and struck me like a slap to the face.

I was stuck in an awkward love triangle, and so far, there didn't seem to be a way out of it.

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:sighs: Finally, that's done! It took me awhile, but I completed it. Tell me what you think, yes? Reviews make me happy. A happy person is a good person, yes? Yes. Hope you liked! Peace!

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