Chapter 2: Fireflies

By the time I got back to the treehouse were my girl Cake and I lived, it was already dusk. The walk home let me notice things I never really noticed before.

I saw just how beautiful the sunset was. As the clear blue sky faded into an ombre of pinks oranges and reds on the horizon, leaving the dusky sky above a light violet. How beautiful...

Suddenly, a flash of light distracted me. Oh? What is this? Flashing on top of a daisy blooming in the grass was a firefly. I haven't noticed one of these in years..!

As a ghost of a smile played on my lips, I reminisced on my last encounter with one of these little creatures. It was a summer night 5 years ago. The scorching summer day had turned into a comfortably cool starry night; as Cake, Prince Gumball, Tree Trunks, LSP, and Marshall Lee, as well as many of our other friends, had gathered around to celebrate my 12th birthday.

Nothing could have made that day better. We all had played with BMO and gone on a mini-adventure in search of fairies that could grant everyone one wish.

"I just want to be happy!" I had squealed in my little voice. And I was.

We continued further into the night by chasing the fireflies, as they seemed to dance, flicker, and shine around me almost as if they were trying to get me to fly off into the night with them.

Looking up into the sky I noticed it had gotten considerably darker; the lilac sky had turned into a cool navy blue. With that, I decided I should probably go in as I estimated to have about hour left to get ready.

Stepping into the treehouse I instantly had fur smashing into my face.

"Hey!" I shouted in surprise.

"Sweet babies! Fionna your finally back!" Cake meowed.

"Yes, I am! Now we have to get ready! Wanna help me pick out what to wear?"

"You know it sweet cheeks! Although I'm already 2 paw steps in front of you. I laid out some options on your bed!" Cake happily exclaimed.

Happy to have at least one thing taken care of, I thanked her as we climbed the ladder to my room. Laying on my bed were 3 new dresses: 1 being a slim fitting black number, the second a rather flowy short sea blue color, and the 3rd a gawdy as hell white gown.

"Oh glob Cake, plleaaase can we throw the third away? Or burn it? I like the latter better!" I said almost beggingly.

"Awhh come on! It's not that bad baby!" Cake said her tail fluffing out slightly. "Oh well, I didn't think you'd dig it, but OHHH I sure do!" She giggled, swishing her tail back and forth in glee.

"Well I think I'ma go with the blue one! It reminds my of the ocean." Slipping into the dress I actually felt...pretty. Looking in the mirror I saw it was a strapless sweetheart neckline with silver jeweled accents dusting across the chest and waist. The light fabric grazing mid thigh as it accentuated my slight curves. Smiling to myself I realized I had to do something with my ratted up hair!

"Hey Cake, what should I do with my hair? I want to look...put together, but wild. Any ideas?"

"Sure Fi, I got just the thing!" Cake said padding her way over.

Cake teased my hair up to new heights, curled and hair sprayed, teased and hair sprayed some more, and viola! My long blond hair fell passed my chest, and it was perfectly wavy and exotic.

Looking back Into the mirror my mouth dropped in awe. "Wowzow Cake! You really out did yourself this time! When did you learn how I do this?!"

"A kitty gotta know her beauty! Now come here and let me do the smokey look to your eyes that's all the rage!"

Once she was done, I finally saw the finished project and beamed. Wow...I haven't felt this gorgeous in forever...

"Thank you so much Cake! Your amazing! Are you ready?" I asked.

She smiled and nodded as she clipped a daisy into her fur. "Alright! Lets go!" And with that I slipped on my black converse and flew out the door with Cake by my side.

As Cake and I walked up to the Castle Doors, I noticed that it was completely dark outside, and something dawned on me, as I looked at the daisy in Cake'a fur and it reminded me of the firefly I came across earlier.

"Hey...Cake?"

"Yes?" She turned and looked at me. "Watchu waiting for sweetie? The door to open itself? You may look like royalty tonight but I think everyone is expected I know how to open a door themselves!"

"Yes Cake I know, silly! But Do you remember 5 years ago, on my 12th birthday?" I asked hesitantly.

"I sure dooo! That was the most fun we've all have had in forever! In fact, I don't think I've seen you happier as you have been that day. But hey, with you looking like that tonight..? Well to tonight just might be your lucky night!" She said with a wink. "Now sorry baby, but I'mma go in search of my man! See you in there!" Cake said and then padded into the Castle.

Sighing in-wardly, I stepped to the side as stole away in the shadows. The happiest I've been in a long time... I thought. Glancing all around me, I feel like the world has become more alone and unsure. Then it it me. What if the world hasn't changed...but you have..?

Looking up I could see many if my friends walking into the party. LSP was with what looked like to be a forced date, Tree Trunks came with his pies, Cinnamon-Bun was still rockin the glitter, and I could just make out fluffy black hair bobbing up and down throughout the crowd. My heart started picking up beat. That must be Marshall. They all looked so happy. Well, Marshall as happy as he could be when he isn't causing mischief that is. I thought resolutly.

Just Smile Fi. Sometimes if you fake a smile an a laugh, then it could become a genuine one.

Just let it go..you can do this. Taking a deep breath I came out of the shadows and stepped through the double doors.

Hey ya'll! So this is my first fanfic, and If you could please write some reviews so I can know how whoever is reading this is feeling this story! By the way, I can totally relate to Fionna and her situation bc I have have been there and wrote the book on it. I hope whoever is reading this finds it something worth reading! Btw I'm going to make this an extensive story, so that's why I went into much detail at some parts! :) 3