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Chapter 9: Making Plans

Finn POV

I stood sulking in my room over the fact at how envious I was of people like Tree Trunks, Jake, Simon, heck even Xergiok. For they all had that one thing that I didn't have, a Soul mate. After all the years I spent being a Hero I really thought I would have it. And for a time I did twice. The first time it had to end because PB had to become 18 again to reclaim her throne. The second time it ending thanks to me having a stupid dream brought upon me from the dam Cosmic Owl. I should have not pursued that stupid dream but I was curious and Jake had to give me the horrible advice of saying this dream must be important and that I needed to find out what that dream meant. How stupid I was to do the things I did soon after. And dam them for acting like nothing had ever happened between us soon afterwards. How unkind fate was at ending both of my chances at happiness.

I then remember all those stories my adoptive mom told me about the hero who would save the princess and in the end those two would get together and live happily ever after. After hearing those beautiful stories I wanted to be a hero to experience that happy ending as well. Apart of me did do it because I wanted to help people, but another part was because I wanted to have my own princess as well. Yet those were just stories for a reason, Heroes never get a happy ending. In the real world their expected to just help people until they outlive their usefulness. I remember Billy for instance and what happened to him. After he had stopped being a hero practically everyone in OOO forgot about him. Barely anyone ever talked about him anymore and when I met him myself I didn't realize until now how truly horrible his life had become. He was living a completely lonely life, even after all the things he had done. He in his time had saved princesses like Cotton Candy Princess for example. Yet where was his happily ever after from saving the princess from the clutches of evil. Nowhere that's where, he never got anything in return for his actions other than meaningless gold like I did. Why didn't he get the happy ending like all those Heroes in those stories?

In the end, being a Hero was nothing like I was always told it would be. Life is a lot more complicated then what you hear in a dam fairy tale. I then heard a knock on my door before I could get back to drowning myself in my misery.

"Come In," I said while quickly wiping away my tears.

It's me Finn," said Simon walking in along with Betty.

"Ah Simon, Betty it's good to see you two. What can I do for you?"

"Well Finn, me and Betty and are finally reunited after so long and well we want to... to... Man how do I say this?"

"What this dumdum is trying to say is that we want to get married. We want to do it here in your Kingdom since we decided that we want to live here and help you with whatever you need as thanks for all that you have done for us."

"Wow do you really mean that?"

"Of course we do Finn, we want to help you in any way we can."

"I don't know how to thank you guys for choosing to stay here."

"There's no reason to thank us," said Simon. "We are doing this as thanks to you for helping to reunite us."

"Still I feel like I should do something. Say how would you like to be an advisor to me Simon. You are a very smart person and I could always use some help in making the right decisions."

"I would gladly accept such an offer Finn. You wouldn't mind though that since I'm living here now, that I allow anyone from the ice Kingdom like Gunter to live here with me."

"Of course not. After all we need you to keep that evil penguin in check less she try and conquer the whole world again."

"Oh mind if I be the minister of the wedding so that I can send a clear message of your high ranking in the Kingdom to its citizens."

"Of course not Finn, we will gladly accept you being the minister."

"Great to hear, I can't wait to have this wedding."

"I'll start by inviting Marceline right away."

At that I looked at Simon in anger. "Since when did I say you could invite any of them here? You do know how me and the people of this kingdom feel about them right."

"Yes I do, but I think this could be a great chance to show more of what you have accomplished to the Royalties of OOO. Also as you know Marceline is like a daughter to me and I would be heartbroken to not have her here to see my wedding."

"Hmm, I see what you're saying and that does sound like a good idea. I also understand how you feel, but you do know that if I allow Marceline to attend the wedding then the other Royalties of OOO will want to come as well."

"I do and it will only add to the number of people that you get to show your achievements to."

"Ok Simon I'll go along with your little plan, hopefully this doesn't go totally wrong. Send out your invites to whoever you want."

"Thank you Finn, I promise you won't regret this."

"I really hope I don't."

Marceline POV

I was left completely shocked yet again over hearing that Simon had returned. What made it the best was that he told me this time he was back for good and would not die or become Ice King again. I was even more shocked when I heard that it was Finn who came up with the means to bring Simon back. I just felt so grateful towards Finn at the moment that I could do anything for him. Then Simon told me that he was finally getting married to his fiancée Betty and that he wanted me to attend. The strange thing was that it was being held in Finns Kingdom. I thought he never wanted to have me or anyone else such as Flame Princess in his kingdom ever again. Perhaps he had finally let go of enough of his anger to want to try and repair his friendship with us. I would make sure that things went smoothly between all of us and that old hatreds didn't become the main focus again.

"Finn," I yelled. "I will make sure you don't regret giving us this chance to show you how sorry we are."

Princess Bubblegum POV

I had received a letter telling me that the good news that Ice King had become Simon Petrikov again. That meant no more princess kidnapping and I could finally get my rest without having to worry about him popping up all of a sudden. The interesting part of the letter stated that there was to be a wedding held in The Sovereign Kingdom for Simon and Betty. Last visit I had to that place Finn made it pretty clear that he felt nothing but hatred towards us. Why now all of a sudden he was inviting us back made me feel nervous. What could he hope to achieve by having us attending that wedding in his kingdom. He must be up to something, but what it was I couldn't figure out. What I was able to think of was that he had finally realized how childish he had been last time. Obviously he wanted to apologize for how he had been and now knew that the things he said about me were unjust and uncalled for. Maybe he even wanted me to come and give him some advice on what it means to be a true leader. After all, no one knew the meaning of responsibility demands sacrifice better than I did. I felt so happy that this was most likely why he had allowed us to attend the wedding.

"Don't worry Finn, I'll be glad to teach you more of what it means to me a good leader," I thought.

Flame Princess POV

I had a rude awakening over my total honesty and no secrets law. I discovered the harsh truth of it all. That sometimes lies and secrets are a good thing. I had been too hurt by the lies and secrets told to me to realize that it's not always the same in every situation. After realizing the mistake I had made I quickly got rid of the very first law I made. I still encouraged them to not lie in situations where it would be wrong, but other than that my people could now choose which situation was right for them. Many of them showed signs of happiness when I told them this and looked relieved. Soon after I began to think of how I could see Finn again. I wanted to go to him and apologize for the things I did soon after. I shouldn't have assumed that he would just forget everything that happened between us and act like he could be around me without having those old feelings try and resurface. Truthfully it took a great deal of self-control to not let those deeply hidden feelings that I still had towards Finn resurface. In many ways I had even lied to myself about how I felt towards him. Now I just wanted to see him and try to at least be friends again if nothing else. I can't bear to have him hate me like he now does. Before I could continue my thinking Cinnamon Bun flew in on Jake 2.

"My King, I have a letter for you from The Sovereign Kingdom."

A letter form Finn I thought, could Glob have heard my cries and this was his answer in response to them. I quickly took the letter and opened it to see what it was about. Sadly it wasn't addressed to me personally; it was just a fancy wedding invitation to what appeared to between some guy named Simon and a woman named Betty. At that I began to feel depressed again until I realized this was still a chance to see Finn again. I could use this to try to get a chance to talk to him and let him know how sorry I was. Hopefully he will accept it and want to be friends at least. Deep down I was hoping that this could lead to us getting back together again, but I didn't want to push my luck.

"Send a reply saying that I will be there."

Nodding, Cinnamon Bun quickly left to deliver the reply.

"Please let this end well," I said praying to Glob.

Another chapter here for you all. I want to give a nice shout out to Gold Testament for giving me the idea to use a wedding to develop this story more. Well readers this wedding will defiantly be interesting when all the guests start talking and old wounds are reopened again. Like always give me your opinion and any ideas you have to throw at me.