That morning, Marceline woke up early, grabbed her umbrella and headed out to the Princess' castle. She had to talk to her, she had to tell her how she felt about the entire situation, how much it would hurt them and how she shouldn't go through with it. Bubblegum had to listen to her right? She had to.

Once she reached the princess' balcony she was surprised to see that the bed was empty, but once she went over towards it, she noticed that the covers were still warm. Then she opened her bedroom door and transformed into a bat, so she could sneak around without notice. Her bat wings fluttered around the castle searching and searching for the princess, but she couldn't find her at all. Then she headed to the basement where her lab was, on the way there she thought she heard Bonnie's voice.

"So I'll need you next to me, and Jake will be adjacent to you."

"Okay princess, consider it done."

Marceline barged in and turned into a monstrous bat, just a bit taller than the princess.

"WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? WHY ARE YOU DOWN HERE ALONE WITH HIM?"

"Marceline!"

That's when Finn thrusted towards the monster, drawing the sword form his back. Then he slashed her cheek with his weapon and she let out a sharp yell.

"Don't worry princess! I'll protect you!"

"Finn! What do you think you're doing?"

Then Marceline grabbed the boy, threw him against the wall and broke the bunk beds in the room. Bubblegum repeatedly trying coming in between them but Marceline kept pushing her aside. Both of them were throwing punches, until Jake intervened and turned so large that he squished the both of them against the wall. Once he returned to his normal state, Bubblegum pushed her hair out of her face, and took the deepest breath.

"WHAT THE GLOB DO YOU THINK YOU GUYS ARE DOING!? ESPECIALLY YOU MARCELINE!"

"WHAT AM I DOING? THIS GUY IS ALL! ALL OVER YOU!"

"What? How did you get that deduction?"

"It's so obvious he's leaning in, blushing, he lives in your kingdom! What are you even thinking?"

"They're my bodyguards Marcy."

"What". She had the face that admitted how idiotic she was acting, and was incredibly embarrassed.

"I cannot believe you would do this to me! It's their first day and you already caused trouble for them! They don't even have a safe room anymore!"

"I'm so sorry Bubs I didn't mean t—"

"It doesn't matter if you meant to or not. It still happened!"

"I just… AM I NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU? WHAT? AM I NOT PERFECT ENOUGH?!"

"I NEVER said you had to be perfect…"

"Then why do you do this to me!"

"Do what?"

"Everything around you is perfect, everything is polished, everything that isn't a set way is disposed of and you just let it happen! So what are you going to do if I fail to be so perfect to you!"

Meanwhile this was happening Jake and Finn stood there murmuring to each other and slowly backed away.

"Dude what do you think their relationship is with each other…?"

"I don't know man but it seems they're together?"

"That's kinda… disappointing"

"What do you mean?"

"Well it looks like they aren't doing well anyway."

"Woah woah man what are you planning I can see that look on your face."

"Nothing man, nothing."

Once the girls got tired of yelling at each other they both stormed out of the room. Marceline had tears in her eyes and Princess Bubblegum was fuming. As they both walked out, everything around them seemed to be blurry, faded, nothing mattered.

Why does she have to storm into *my* castle messing with *my* guards, what right does she think she have? I mean she's done questionable things but at a time like this! It is *not* needed. Really Marceline I would think you would be much more mature than that! It's pointless isn't it having to have her around when I have important things to attend to.

At the same time, Marceline was storming away having a barrage of thoughts in her mind.

I can't believe this! She's going to have those two people around her all day? And for what? Needless protection? Especially that boy! I saw the way he looks at her, all he will do is get in the way! How am I supposed to get *any* privacy with her!? It's like everyone is setting us to fail… That's it… I have to do something to get her back…

That's what she set out to do, her determination is what is driving her, driving her to stop the coronation. She couldn't have her be taken away. Nothing could hurt her more, nothing. There has to be some way I can stop this. I don't care what I have to do, I will not let this happen. Maybe if I manage to change her mind, or stop the guests. Because, if no one shows, no one will be able to recognize her monarch status. But how am I going to do that? It's not like I can destroy all of them…

With only a few hours until the day of the coronation Marceline had to scheme fast, that was until she came up with the one way to distract Bonnie. From all the centuries of knowing her she realized her one weakness, the one thing that made her stop being punctual. But how would she carry out this plan if she was upset with her? Once she figured out this one trick, she headed over to the castle. It was pitch black, the only form of light raining down on the land was that of the moon. There, Marceline knew that her options were few, but they were necessary. Once she carried out her plan there was no way back.

I just, there's no other way, all I can do is hope that nothing will change our friendship.