Chapter 3:
I flopped onto the cotton candy bed, inhaling its sweet scent. It was extremely comfortable. I stared up at the ceiling and thought about Marceline. Would she try to find me? Probably not. She didn't seem to care about my arrival.
I glanced at the door. "At least some people enjoy my company," I thought about Princess Bubblegum, Finn, Jake, and Sage. Sage!
"Fudge!" I jumped up and ran out the door. I floated over to the stare case and dashed down it. I wasn't really paying attention. I was worried about Sage. I left him all alone.
"Oof!" I stumbled over someone and landed on top of them. I opened my eyes and rubbed my head.
"Uhh, pardon me, but you're smushing my book," a deep voice said softly.
I stared at the person that the voice came from. Underneath me was a big eyed, blue haired boy. I quickly jumped up. "I'm so sorry," I squeaked.
He stared at me. "You're…floating."
"I do that," I whispered.
He stood up and came closer to me. "How peculiar. If you don't mind me asking, what are you?"
I giggled. "A vampire."
"I've never met a vampire before." He reached out his hand.
I was startled at first. I stared at his hand then back at him.
"Do you mind?" he asked.
"No," I answered.
His fingers grazed across my skin. "You're so fascinating. Your skin is below regular temperatures. That explains the odd color."
I frowned.
"Not odd in a bad way! Odd in a…pretty interesting way."
"Right," I said, staring at him with wide eyes.
"Do you drink blood?" he asked.
"No. I suck the color out of things."
"Pardon?"
I looked around the room. I found a pink pansy in a vase. I sunk my fangs into it and slowly sucked the sweet pink nectar. It tasted almost like honey with a dash of ginger.
Princess Bubblegum entered the room with a sigh. "I see you found my experiment."
"I'm sorry. I had to demonstrate for…—"
"Hello, Zig. I see you've met my house guest. Giselle, meet the Prince of Prose."
"Prince?" I croaked.
He grinned and nodded. "I make a pretty bad one, but yes. I'm a prince. PB, I have the books you requested."
"Thank you, Zig. I really appreciate it."
"Anytime," Zig responded. "I'll go get them."
I watched him turn and go to the spot where I flew into him. He picked up some scientific looking books and handed them to Princess Bubblegum. She took them and thanked him. They began to talk about the books. I didn't really understand what they were saying about scientific theories and experiments, so I sat on the stair case and took out my charmed necklace. I opened it and sang the familiar notes that Sage would be able to hear from miles away.
Both sets of eyes were on me. I looked over and blushed.
"Sorry," I apologized. "I forgot my wolf…"
Zig walked over to me and examined the necklace. "Is this another one of your vampire things?"
"Not exactly. The Princess of Laa gave it to me when I was younger."
"You're a long way from home, aren't you? What does it do?"
"Well," I explained. "The necklace recognizes my voice. It then sort of sends a message out to animals. Different notes contact different animals. My wolf is familiar with those notes I just sang. He should be here in a few minutes."
The two looked at me, puzzled.
"That's amazing!" Princess Bubblegum exclaimed. "You have to let me do some research on that! I have to make a copy. This is a great invention!" She reached my necklace but I turned a little.
"Don't worry, it'll stay out of harm's way, I promise."
I stared at her, but then slipped the necklace off and handed it to her.
"Does it work with anyone? Or just you? This is so interesting!"
As she continued to ramble about the necklace, there was a sharp whine and a scratch at the door. I ran to it and opened it. Sage came racing in. He tackled me and began to lick my face.
"Hey buddy!" I giggled and tangled my fingers in his silky, white fur. I stood up when he hopped off of me.
Zig and Princess Bubblegum stared at me again.
"She sure is interesting," Zig whispered.
"I'll say. She's full of surprises," Princess Bubblegum responded.
Sage stuck to my side and growled at the two.
"It's alright, boy. They're not gonna hurt us."
He flopped onto the ground and put his head on his paws.
"Can he stay?" I asked the Princess.
"I suppose. Not inside, though. We'll have to tie him up somewhere. I don't need a vampire and a wolf roaming the house."
I rolled my eyes at her joke. "We're not that bad."
"Alright," she said. "He can stay."
"Thank you," I said smiling.
"PB, I want to continue that research on the necklace with you. Just let me know when you want to get together and talk about it."
"Excuse me," I interrupted.
"Yes?" he said.
"It's my necklace. Shouldn't I be involved, too?"
"You have a point. I don't see why not. You could tell us some useful information on it."
"I also have this," I said, extending my hand.
The two peered at the ring on my index finger.
"That's gorgeous. What is it?" Princess Bubblegum asked.
"It's called a Moon Ring. My mother gave it to me. I'm not entirely sure how it works, but it tricks my body into thinking it's night time and protects me from the sun."
"That's even more brilliant than the necklace! We should create a copy of this for Marceline!"
"No we shouldn't," I snapped.
The room became silent.
"I mean…she probably already has one."
"Oh," Princess Bubblegum said. "She never wears it. I'll have to talk to her."
"Well, I'll see you two soon, then," Zig said, heading for the door.
"Bye," I said softly.
"Bye, Zig!" Princess Bubblegum called out.
He turned at me and smiled, then exited the castle.