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Chapter 4

Marshall Lee floated beside, behind and in front of me as we trudged through the forest toward Fiona's house. I stopped for a moment, letting out a loud sigh.

"I forgot how exhausting walking is," I breathed, sitting beneath a random tree. Marshall Lee followed me in silence.

"Well, at least we can see her house now," he pointed out, happy to be underneath some more shade, even if it was only for a little while. I looked up and saw the house. It seemed to be miles away from where we were. I groaned.

"I'm so tired!" I complained while standing. Marshall Lee patiently waited on me. I trudged forward across the open field. He reluctantly followed me, cringing slightly due to how hot it was. It was cooler in the rocky area he lived in.

"After we find Fiona, I'm leaving," he reminded me. I sighed. I almost didn't want him to. What if we saw Prince Gumball again, and things became awkward AGAIN? I didn't know how I'd handle that situation. I couldn't run away... I was too exhausted.

"Okay..." I replied, keeping my protests to myself. He'd probably assume I liked him as... BLEK! I didn't want to seem clingy or weird either. We met Cake outside of Fiona's house.

"Oh, hello Fuyuko and Marshall Lee," Cake purred happily, padding up to us as the giant black horse came into view. I felt a strange sinking feeling in my stomach. Great, Prince Gumball IS here...

"Is... Prince Gumball here?" I asked, hoping my gut was wrong. I could tell that Marshall Lee was all ready prepared to leave me.

"Oh, PG? Yeah. He's here, but PG and Fiona are talking at the moment, so you'll have to wait to talk to either," Cake replied.

"Oh... kay..." I said, catching the slight hint Cake dropped.

"Well, looks like you're all good to go... So, I'll just be taking my-"

"NO NO NO NO NO no no no no no no no no no no no no no!" I gasped, grabbing his arm. He stared at me in surprise.

"What? I told you-"

"Please don't leave me alone with those two!" I begged him. Marshall Lee sighed softly.

"Fine..." he acquiesced. I smiled at him thankfully. I released his wrist and noticed Cake was watching Prince Gumball exit the house with Fiona directly behind him.

"Oh! Hey, Marshall Lee!" Fiona called, waving at the vampire. The Vampire King frowned slightly as she wandered over.

"Hey," he said, and I could tell he could also feel the awkwardness in the air.

"Fiona... I need your help..." I interjected. The blonde girl immediately gave me her full attention, which was a bit surprising.

"What's wrong?" she asked, seeming to be all business when I said the word 'help'.

"We think Chunk has been captured by the Ice Queen," I informed her, gesturing slightly to Marshall Lee, who really looked like he wanted to leave. I bit my lip nervously as Fiona gasped.

"We have to save him!" she cried. I turned to Marshall Lee.

"Thank you," I said as he floated away. He appeared to be sulking a bit. Fiona grabbed my hand and dragged me along toward the Ice Kingdom. I let out a surprised gasp and as much as I wanted Chunk back, I really didn't want to go back to the Ice Kingdom. I did my best to swallow my fear and keep up with the natural hero, Fiona.

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