Fionna
A letter flew through my window as I was preparing for bed. I was just tossing my white hat onto the floor when it hit me on the top of my head. I opened it, glancing out the open window for the sender. I thought it would be from Marshal, being as he was currently visiting his family in the underworld and I hadn't seen him for days.
Dearest Fionna, It read,
I have not seen you since my ball. How are you? Angelica has left me due to the growing suspicion that I had deep feelings for you. I denied this at the time, of course, but couldn't help noticing now that she was correct. I know that in the past I have hurt you, but I hope so much that you could forgive me now. I love you, Fionna the human
Yours truly,
Prince Bubba Gumball
I reread the letter several times, my heart beating faster as I read the words over and over. My pulse was not quickening due to some lost love; it was aching with fury.
That butt! How dare he break my heart time after time, and expect me to forgive him now! Without even the courage to tell me to my face! And when I've finally found someone I'm happy with?
I crumpled the page in my fist, grabbing my sword as I raced down the stairs. I would confront him. Cake called after me as I ran from the house, leaving a small trail of tears in my path.
I arrived at the candy kingdom just as the street lamps were brightening. Peppermint Maid pointed me in the direction of the prince, hands shaking slightly at the sight of my drawn sword. I ran towards Gumball's science lab. As I thrust open the door, he was just mixing together an orange formula, facing the other direction. He heard my footsteps and turned around, smiling. I ran to him and held my weapon to his neck.
"How could you," I spat. His eyes widened with fear and confusion.
"How could I what, friend?"
"Don't you dare call me your friend!" He flinched. "How could you break my heart over and over, and then send me one lousy letter expecting me to forgive you?" His brow now furrowed in question, as if he didn't understand me. I wanted to slap his stupid pink face. "Not only have you broken my heart, but Angelica's as well," I said as I realized this. The poor Poodles was probably blubbering to her sister – who I did meet, and she gave me and Cake the largest and yummiest cookie I'd ever seen - about the horrible candy prince. I had no idea my clueless friend was such a- a villain.
"Fionna, I have no idea what you're talking about," he said.
"Your letter, you giant foot!"
"What letter?" Now he was really trying my patience. I gripped my sword tighter.
"The letter that said Angelica left you because she thought you loved me. And that you realized you did have feelings for me and wanted me to be yours. THAT LETTER!" The tears that flew behind me on my way here sprung to my eyes again.
"I never sent you a letter, frie- Fionna. And Angelica is in the other room preparing for our date tonight." I dropped my hand in surprise, and Gumball took my sword and laid it behind him on the table.
"But-but I got a letter. From Prince Gumball, and…" I felt a little dizzy as my rage left me as quickly as it had come. "Who sent it?" Prince Gumball contemplated, frowning at the wall for a moment.
"Where was it that the letter came from?" He grabbed a notepad and pen.
"The window."
"Where did it land?"
"It hit me on the top of my head." Gumball began writing confusing scientific equations. "And it was coming really fast. If I turned around too soon it would've poked my right eye out." He nodded, scribbling furiously.
"The only place to the upper right of your tree that had enough wind pressure and gravitational pull towards you is the Ice Palace from the main living room," Gumball said, looking up from his page.
"The Ice Queen!" I glared in the direction of her castle. "I'm going to ground her!" Gumball smiled at this and put down his notes.
"Fionna?" He asked as I reached for my sword, prepared to leave before I embarrassed myself any further.
"Yeah?"
"Did I- did I really break your heart?" His pink face was pulled into a worried frown.
"It's cool. I'm over it now. It wasn't your fault." My face flushed and I began walking to the exit.
"I didn't mean to." Gumball stepped in front of me again. "I had no idea you ever had feelings for me. If I had known…" He trailed off. I knew he was only implying anything to be polite. He loved Poodles. And I loved Marshal Lee.
I loved Marshal Lee?
I love Marshal Lee.
A small smile grew on my face.
I love Marshal Lee.
My heart pounded. It was the most mathematical feeling in the world. I turned to Gumball. "I love Marshal Lee," I said. His eyes grew wide. This made my grin stretch completely across my face.
"Ma-Marshal Lee?" He stuttered. "You love Marshal?"
"Yep." I laughed at his surprised expression.
"I didn't know you two were- That is quite math! I'm very happy for you!" Gumball recovered and was smiling with me. Just then, Poodles entered the room. She saw me and waved. In the months since we had met, we had become friends.
"Fionna! Hello! How-are-you-I-haven't-seen-you-for-days! Have-you-seen-Devilia-lately-she-said-she-was-making-another-batch-of-her-awesome-cookies-if-you-wanted-some-you-can-go-see-her-and-she'll-give-them-to-you!" She was out of breath by the time she finished speaking. I laughed.
"Hey Poodles. Yeah, I saw her yesterday. I'm totally going to attack her cookies!" Poodles gave me a hug and I acknowledged her dress. It was deep purple and brought out the lovely green of her eyes. "You look math!" She gave a little twirl.
"Thanks Fonnie," she gushed. Fonnie was her nickname for me, being as I called her Poodles. Gumball walked over and took her hand.
"You do look quite math, my Angel." He kissed her cheek, reminding me of what I had to do. The sooner I attacked the ice queen, the sooner I could run to Marshal Lee's little house in the cave and await his return.
"I'm gunna go guys. Sorry about trying to attack you, GumBalls," I said, unconsciously annoying the prince, calling him by Marshal's nickname. I ran from the palace, heading toward the ice kingdom. As I neared, I drew my weapon with a smile and tiptoed passed the sleeping guards to the entrance.
Marshal Lee
I hated visiting my family. My mother and uncle would sit by and ignore me while my younger cousin would sing to me about French fries. I couldn't wait to get out and be with Fionna again.
I ducked through her open window now, glancing around the darkened room. No one was here. I was prepared to sit and wait when I came across a small crumpled piece of paper. I lifted it from the floor, expecting it to be a note from Fionna to me. As I read it over and over, my heart breaking more each time, I felt like crying. I hadn't cried since I was a little boy, but nothing now could stop the big wet tears that sprung to my eyes. I sat on the bed.
I knew why she wasn't here.
Of course she would forgive him.
Why would I expect anything different?
I flew out with the paper still cupped in my hand, like if I took good care of it maybe it'd just disappear. I raced home and grabbed my red axe bass and taping device from their perch by the doorway. I hit record and began to play, tears still lining my cheeks.
They say you never realize the world is spinning until you look up at the clouds
And suddenly you see everything is moving
Your whole life is turning round and round
Like it's searching
Like it's reaching
Like it's lost
Hoping desperately to make it home
And hopefully it won't take long
Just maybe it we wait
We'll be found
It's bound to happen soon.
I've been flying too high for so long
I didn't notice
All this was happening and leaving me behind
You took my hand and lead the way
I was as happy as I could ever be
Until you left me
And now I'm here again
I'm too high up to see the clouds moving
And beside's, it's dark now without the light of day
It's hard to catch back up when you never knew the way
I just wanted to tell you
I understand
I understand why you're leaving
I know why
I know
I know why you would go
I guess
My hand got heavy
My heart was too much a burden to hold
Anymore
You can leave me behind
I'll just go
But I'll keep you in my mind
Because I love you.
I love you
My voice cracked as I finished the last line. The final moments of the recording featured the lovely sound of a weak boy crying.
Just a boy, lost and alone.
Even though I love you. I'll be alone.
I left the recording in the living room and flew into the night. I wasn't sure how long I would be gone or if anyone would even notice.
All right. How was it? Eh.
I know I know. A WEEK, MARCIE? A WEEK AND THIS IS ALL YOU GIVE US?
Sorry! I'm sleepy and stuff now!
The song is called Lost World, I wrote it(: I snipped about the lyrics, not that you'd know the original anyway because it's not on itunes or anything. Actually, I wrote it this morning. Oh yeah, high five xP Ahahaha. Will update. Leave reviews. Love you, my little mathematicals.