(A/n in regards to a Beta reader sure would be nice seeing how well this could be improved with a little touch up. anyways R&R hope you guys like)

The gentle swaying of the basket as Jake traveled along was beginning to have the effect of a bassinet on the Vampire queen who had a very long night combined with helping Finn pack. before she realized it her eyes began to droop and she fell sway to the soothing rocking motion much like an infant.

Finn was trying to distract himself watching the scenery go by the cozy confinement of the basket made him even more aware of his new Girlfriends sultry charms trying to use tricks Rattleballs had taught him to focus himself but that began to be counter productive because one of the effects was becoming more aware to your surroundings..

maybe because he was a nearby source of warmth or maybe just because of her feelings for him she began wiggling her sleeping form closer to him.. and he found himself being clung to like a teddybear and his chest making a convenient pillow his arm pinned beneath her shoulder as she nuzzled her face into his chest to banish the light from affecting her slumber..

murmuring in her sleep about something he couldn't understand because his chest muffled the sound. not wanting to wake her because she seemed so peaceful..That and painful past experience had taught him that was always a bad idea to wake the sleeping Vampire queen..He was not exactly anxious to find out how much leeway if any his new position as her lover gave him in avoiding a refresher in that lesson..so he let her slumber despite his arm falling asleep..

his mind beginning to wander trying to distract himself from the pins and needles sensation about things he had never noticed before..what did she wash her hair with?..he couldn't put his finger on it but he was starting to enjoy the smell and the pictures of past memories of fun they had beneath the pale moon's light together.. that it seemed to bring up. before the spell was broken when Jake's loud declaration that they were almost there caused Marceline to stir herself awake..definitely irritated now..

her head drifting looking into Finn's eyes "Can I Kill him please?..I mean I know he's your brother but you do have a spare right?" the way her eyes seemed pleading he was only half sure she was kidding, deciding to play along "nope sorry Marcy gonna need him to help when we get there..but will make it up to you later."

"Alright he gets a pass this time.. but he's out soon as we're done unpacking..gotta break in my new favorite pillow before we gotta deal with the more unpleasant part of our arrangement tommorrow."

Flame King Phoebe was already working on a way to get Finn back to her palace..but she was having second thoughts..it was almost like breaking her own rule..yes it wasn't technically a lie..he would be summoned because something important needed his attention in the Fire kingdom.. but she knew he wasn't going to like what was waiting for him..trying to reassure herself that it was for his own good..he'd come to see that right? that she only wanted to protect him from being hurt further surely they could start on fresh footing once he saw that.. it might be even better than before..he had seemed to mature as of late..

if they could rekindle the flame she foolishly snuffed out in anger, a new age..a new king for her people one who was unlike any fire king before.. selfless and brave enough to stand up to threats to his realm no matter how dangerous..but with a cooler head and more trusting heart then she possessed.. Surely such a thing for the good of many was worth a little deception for a such a noble cause? the obvious fringe benefit being beside the point..trying not to blush at the idea..

it had pained her to dispatch Cinnabun to do the deed..the pained look in her loyal pastry Knight felt like poor compensation for his years of loyal service.. dashing his hopes but finally agreeing with her that it was for the best.. but who else could she ask? anyone else in her kingdom would be viewed with suspicion possibly seized as a spy.. and Cinnabun's good heart and simple mind tended to give him a lot of lee way.. and his history with Finn was an added bonus.. he would come as soon as possible..picturing him charging with his sword raised upon his loyal friend and brother Jakes back..gave her a stirring Hopefully her brother could distract Bubblegum from her true motive until Finn was safely in her custody..

Hearing the latest report from his "friend" the firemage Ash laughed this was like Icing on the proverbial cake..instead of being torn apart trying to keep the peace and avoid a war with two important people in the young heros life.., he would be the cause that triggered it all..fairly certain he would be too busy counting the days in the Fire King's protective custody racking himself with guilt to be able to interfere before Marceline and his nuptuals were complete now he just needed to figure out a way to make Marceline's father honor his deal.. "stupid chump I'm immortal how the heck did he ever expect to collect?" wiping tears of laughter from his eyes sometimes this was just too easy.. eyeing passing wizards for a potential meal ticket in the mean time..

it had been barely two hours since she had finally gotten Jake to go home and they were kissing eagerly and passionately when the phone rang.. sighing in annoyance, "just a minute Finn might be something important.." kissing his cheek as compensation as she picked it up

"yo Girl you won't believe the messed up bunk I just heard about you"

"oh hey LSP umm I'm kinda busy.." her curiosity getting the better of her.. "fine fill me in what you hear?"

"Well I just heard from TP, who heard it from crab princess who heard it from Viola who heard it from her mom Lady who heard it from Jake that Finn proposed to you .. and I'm like you lying bitch my girl Marcy would of told me if she had a guy.. much less something this juicy I mean half of the princesses of Ooo would trade in their crown for a turn on that ride myself included and to snatch him right up all to herself."

putting her hand over the mouth piece of the phone looking furious whispering to Finn "you call Jake when I'm done here tell him to kiss Lady and his pups goodbye and start digging his own grave so it's ready when I get there!"

"umm yeah that's kinda a big misunderstanding much too soon for wedding bells for this girl.. that's the last thing I want at this point... but on that note HANDS OFF and that goes the same for your little princess posse!"

pulling the phone from her ear when LSP starts squeeling excitedly.. "So it's true oh my Glob I'm sorry Marcy if I woulda known.. but now makes so much sense I mean Why else would Finn be able to turn down these Luscious lumps.. So when this happen? Details I mean no matter how minor nor how juicy. oh my glob he's there isn't he?..you said you were kinda busy.. Well I'll talk to you later then..go get your freak on you bad girl but I want details how big how long and how much fun the ride is.."

Marcelines face flushed a bit.."yeah we'll see.. I'll talk to you later." leaving the phone off the reciever after hanging up grabbing Finn's hand and half pulling him toward the bedroom. "What's going on Marcy? thought we were gonna get back to.."

"oh We will..Lsp just reminded me of something I told you earlier and been on my mind all day..about mountain climbing..sooner you learn the ropes sooner you can move out from base camp." giving a teasing wink.

end of chapter 5..might be more steamy than fluffy next chap ;) )