A/N: I do not own adventure time or any of the video games mentioned in this story.
Thank you everyone for the great advice and the wonderful comments. I really enjoy this story and am glad that others enjoy it too. Well with out further ado, it's Gumball's turn.
Chapter 3: The Second Date
The studio lights cut on revealing LSP already lounging on the white love seat. He was wearing a black pair of slacks with a purple long sleeved dress shirt with a black bow tie.
"Good evening folks. I am LSP and this is the Dating Game. Wasn't last week's date one a heck of a show? I think Fionna might be falling for the Prince of Flames."
Oooo's and Aaaaa's came from the audience.
"Today Fionna has a date with The Prince of the Candy Kingdom. Let's see if she is ready. Fionna my dear can you hear me?"
The lights slightly dim and the monitor flickers on, revealing Fionna in an elegant blue evening gown.
"Don't you look stunning tonight? Are you sure you should be wearing a dress, you do remember last week, right?"
Fionna laughed, "Yes LSP, which is why I called ahead. Prince Gumball is taking me to the opera."
"The opera?! Boring… Whatever Fionna, I will let you get to your date, while I get curled up for another nap."
The audience laughed as the lights went completely out only leaving the monitor in view.
As Fionna looked in the mirror making sure her hair was perfect, she heard the door bell and went to go greet the Prince of Candy. The very charming prince stood before her with an amazing pink tuxedo with white and black trimming.
"You look quite lovely my dear Fionna."
She blushed, "Thanks, you don't look so bad yourself"
He let out his hand to her and escorted her to his stretch pink limo.
"Who has a pink limo, I mean really?" LSP commented rudely.
"LSP!" They both yelled in unison.
"Fine back to your date."
As Fionna got in she surveyed her surroundings.
"Hm, this guy really likes pink," she thought to herself.
"So PG, what is the name of the opera we will be attending tonight?"
"Well we are going to go see Dante's Inferno: The 9 Circles of Hell."
"Hm, is it something new? I do not know much about operas but that one does not sound familiar at all."
"Yes, quite an interesting story indeed. A man by the name of Dante claims to have gone through the 9 circles of Hell in search for his long lost love Beatrice. His stories of demons and demonic areas were so astounding that they were able to make his tails into an opera. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about it."
"Okay, this is my first opera so I am excited."
The limo drove up to the Imperial Opera House of AAA. The driver opened the door allowing both Prince Gumball and Fionna to exit the vehicle. They gracefully entered the opera house and made their way to the prince's private box seats. It was a beautiful area, overlooking the left side of the stage.
An announcer came over the speaker system, "Would everyone please take your seats, we will be starting soon."
That was Fionna's cue to sit back and prepare herself for 4 hours of total boredom. She would be really feeling the 9 circles of hell by the time this was all over.
Two hours had passed and they had only reached the 4th level.
Fionna had to admit that Limbo and Gluttony were boring but Lust and Greed were pretty interesting. They were moving on to anger and she felt herself tiring of this opera. She looked over to Gumball who was completely captivated by the performance. She stood up getting ready to excuse herself in order to get some fresh air when a loud crash was heard. Everyone looked up to see the glass ceiling crashing down with great force. A huge demonic creature came in and landed on stage.
"Oh dear why do monsters always attack during the best part of an opera" Gumball said nonchalantly. "Oh well I guess it is time for a little physical stimulation." With that he walked over to a lovely pink chaise couch with mahogany legs and gold trim. He pulled up the top revealing a hidden stash of daggers, swords, hand guns and medieval axes.
"That is Phlegyas, ruler of the 5th circle of hell and guardian of the rivers Styx. They said he was angry with this opera and he would bring down the wrath of the underworld upon us, so I like to stay prepared."
Fionna's mouth dropped. She could not believe that uptight Prince Gumball had such a cool arsenal of weapons.
He picked up the Katana waving the blade before him giving it a through look over. "This is a very rare piece, it has seen many a battle and I know it will serve you well." Without even looking up he threw the sword to Fionna and with expert precision she caught it right before it stuck her between the eyes. "These two on the other hand are quite modern, but they rank quite high in the ass kicking department." He threw her two hand guns still looking over the rest of his weapons.
He examined an ornate sabra with silver and gold trimming before placing it in his side holster, then picked up a large battle axe and placed it securely across his back. He moved his way over to the edge of the balcony, looking down briefly.
"Shall we my dear," he said looking over to Fionna with a calm smile on his face.
"Oh I have been waiting for this all day." They both stepped back ten paces before jetting forward and leaping off the balcony onto the stage.
The monitor cuts off and the lights cut back on in the studio.
"What the hell was that? So Prince Goody Goody does have a fun side. This should be real good."
LSP looked over to the monitor before quickly turning back to look into the cameras "Oh yeah no one under seventeen… blah blah blah …weak constitution…blah blah blah. Now back to the date, it was just getting good."
The lights go back out and the monitor comes back on.
Fionna is seen running across the ankle of the enormous beast slicing away at its legs. Blood splatters everywhere and the mighty Titan falls to his knees. PG ran along the back of the creature attacking its neck. Each swipe calculated and precise making sure each one hit there exact marks. He slipped the axe from behind his back and drove it deep into the skin of the behemoth. As Gumball planned the monster threw its head back in pain reaching for the assaulted area.
"Now Fionna,"PG yelled flipping from the back of the creature.
"Got ya," quickly she leaped and hopped making her way to the neck of the monster, but before she could even reach his torso little hands sprouted from the body of the creature trying to grab at Fionna.
"Use your guns" PG yelled while leaping forward swiping as many of the hands as his sabra could penetrate.
"Right," When Fionna was in the heat of battle there was no time for small talk. Everything was a fog and all she focused on was her victory on the horizon. She ran up the creature shooting any hand that was bold enough to reach out for her. Finally, she had had reached her destination and with one quick swipe slit the large creature's throat. Blood poured out almost washing Fionna back onto the stage floor. The beast gasped for air, trying to cling on to its last bit of life before collapsing onto the stage.
PG slowly walked over to the beast assuring that it had been defeated before walking over to the bloody heroine.
"I must say that was quite fun. Wouldn't you agree?"
Fionna smiled, "I have to admit Gumball I never saw you as the… ummm…what's the word I am looking for."
"The type to get his hands dirty?"
"Ummm, yeah that will work."
"There is much more to being a prince then the ability to sit in a stuffy office and bark out commands. You cannot force your subjects to do anything that you would not, so being trained in the deadly arts is an important part of my reign as the Prince of the Candy Kingdom."
"Well you have truly showed me a different side."
"My dearest Fionna you are covered in blood. Let me take you back to my place so you can get cleaned up. I will cook you a meal while you clean up."
It was funny Fionna, looked like she took a bath in blood while PG did not have a single spot on him, his hair was even still intact not a piece out of place.
"That actually sounds good, let's get out of here before they decide to continue with the opera." They both laughed walking out hand in hand.
Back at the prince's castle Fionna was escorted to the bathroom while Gumball got to work cooking in the kitchen. After her shower she walked down to the dining room only wearing a robe, her clothes were being cleaned by the castle staff. Everywhere Fionna looked she saw more and more pink. It was almost too much to stomach, but it was not her home so she continued until she reached the dining room. It was a beautiful sight, everything you would imagine to find in such an elaborate castle. She sat in the first available seat and waited for the prince to bring in dinner.
He emerged from kitchen carrying two plates. He placed one in front of Fionna and then took the seat right beside her.
"Sorry. It's not my best meal but I really wanted to be done before it got too late."
Fionna gave him a warm smile, "Thank you, I love stuffed peppers. Thank you for tonight. You have been quite the gentleman."
"Well there is no other way for a true Prince to act."
They sat their quietly eating their food until Fionna could no longer hold her composure."
"Hey can I ask you a question?"
"Yes, you may."
"Why is everything pink. I mean no offense, not too many men enjoy pink."
Gumball had a warm smile on his face. "Pink was my mother's favorite color. When I was younger she became very ill the doctor did not give her more than a year to live. Unfortunately, having lost my father during one of AAA's biggest war against some of the creatures of the netherworld made me the acting ruler. I wanted my mom's final days on this earth to be special. I ordered the staff to paint everything pink so where ever my mom went she would be able to see the color. She could not have been happier. When she died I just decided to leave the castle this way and continued wearing pink in her honor. Believe me it is hard wearing pink all the time but at least I make it look good."
"Wow that is really sad. You are a good son PG. I know your parents would be proud."
"I thank you Fionna, I appreciate your kind words." He reached his hand over for hers and placed a soft kiss on the back of her hand.
"I never got to meet my real parents. My adopted sister's parents found me in the forest when I was a baby. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for them, but it would have been awesome to have known them." Fionna looked down holding back her tears.
"Fionna if your parents could see you know I know they would be proud. You have grown up to be quite an amazing woman." He got silent before saying, Oh yeah; your clothes are ready if you are ready to return home I can..."
"Actually I am quite comfortable, would it be okay if I stayed with you tonight."
Gumball's face was the most surprised it had been that entire day. "Umm yeah, let me get the staff to get you a nice room."
"Actually, can I stay in your room; I really do not want to sleep alone tonight."
It was funny that he did not flinch when a demon from the inner circle of hell came crashing in front of him, but stumbled over his words when a woman asked to stay the night, "Umm uhh a yeah, you are more than welcome my dear Fionna."
They got up from the table and walked hand in hand to the Prince's private chambers, the door slowly closed behind them and the monitor went blank.
The lights in the studio cut back on with LSP sitting down with a bag of popcorn in his hand.
"Wow, I mean wow. Why go to the movies when you have the dating game, am I right folks."
The audience hooted and hollered agreeing with the over the top host.
"Well guys, one more date until the elimination episode of the show. Tune in next week to catch her final date with Marshall Lee. I am going to die with anticipation before then. Well I am LSP and this is the Dating Game"
The studio grows quiet and the lights go out.
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