A/N: Here you go you guys! Chapter 3!
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Chapter 3
"So, Finn," the Doctor broke in, "Tell us about you!"
Sherlock didn't need to hear this so called Finn's life story. It was all plainly written on him and the surrounding environment.
Fourteen years old. No parents, but doubtfully lives alone; possibly with a friend. One dog, looking at the hairs on his clothes and shoes. Careless, but loves adventure. The way he holds himself indicates he believes himself a hero. The scuffed and dirty shoes points to the fact that he goes out often, most likely to the forests nearby. Chipped teeth, most likely because he chews on rocks and sticks. Hard worker, obviously ambidextrous, and a skilled swordsman based on the calluses on his hands. That sword isn't just for show; it has been used many times. What a ridiculous hat, but he doesn't care what it looks like to others; most likely thinks its cool, and wears it often based on the worn fringes…
From the corner of his eye, Sherlock can see the glances John is giving him. He's probably worried he's going to show off his deductions and scare the boy off. Sherlock dismisses the thought.
Finn is still so amazed. All that his brain is allowing him to do is simply stand there and stare. He remembered what Jake called this weird state: whenever he tries to think about the other humans, he gets all "soul-searchy."
Thankfully, the "Doctor" broke the awkward silence, "Mind if we come inside?" He pushed past Finn and gestured towards the tree fort.
"Uhh… okay?" the boy shrugged, trailing behind as the Time Lord welcomed himself into Finn's house.
John gasped as soon as he entered the room. It wasn't as impressive as the Doctor's "bigger on the inside" box, but it was still quite astonishing. Piles of gold were strewn across the room. They seemed to almost touch the wooden ceiling; jewels, gold coins, and a variety of strange knick-knacks such as old televisions glittered in the morning sunlight.
"My that's quite a stash you got here!" an impressed Doctor murmured.
"Reminds me of the fairy tales in my book," Amy muttered to him, her green eyes darting about in awe.
"You're an adventurer," Sherlock said to Finn matter of factly. John glared at him, but he knew this was bound to happen. Sherlock is just being Sherlock.
But the boy just stared back at him coolly. He seemed to have broken out of some sort of trance, and now, pride glittered in his eyes.
"Yup! The best in all the Land of Ooo."
"Huh," Sherlock and the Doctor said at the same time. However, Sherlock was not grinning as giddily as the alien.
With an air of happiness, the Doctor bounced over to the ladder on the far side of the room and clambered up the rungs. He popped his head up and scanned the new room.
"This is amazing!" Amy cried as soon as she joined the Doctor. The entire tree was hollowed out. A brown colored couch sat on one side of the room, accompanied by a red round one. There was also what appeared to be an old wood-burning stove in the corner, and two steps that led to another room that was currently invisible to the group. The trunk of the tree stretched upwards past the ceiling, a big hole carved into it with what appeared to be the steps of another ladder leading up to yet another part of the tree fort. On the very far side of the room, was a small kitchen that had a window overlooking the green, rolling hills.
"Do you live here all by yourself?" John asked.
"Nah," Finn replied, "I live here with my buddy, Jake."
"Oh! Where is he?" the Doctor asked excitedly, Amy rolling her eyes.
"Upstairs, asleep."
"Any chance he'll be coming down soon?"
Finn shook his head, "Nope, we've been adventuring for five days straight with no sleep."
All of them were flabbergasted at this. Well, except Sherlock; he just seemed bored.
Obviously, look at the bags under the boy's eyes.
"How do you do that?" Amy questioned Finn, but he didn't seem to hear. "Just a sec. I'll be right back," he declared, and headed for the ladder in the trunk of the tree. The odd little group stared after him as a not- so- sleepy- anymore Finn climbed up and up, his heart pounding with nervous excitement.
Sorry, Jake, he thought, Sleep'll have to wait- we've got some better things to see. With his super awesome ninja skills, he somersaulted into his bedroom, executing one of his most perfect flips.
"Jake!" he ran over to where his friend was sleeping peacefully and muttering something about spaghetti. "Jake!"
Finn shook the dog vigorously until he was wide-awake.
"Finn?! What the grip-grop? Is it tomorrow already?" he yawned grumpily.
"Dude, come downstairs with me."
"What? What happened?"
"I don't know, dude, but this noise woke me up and a blue box appeared outside!
"And then," Finn paused, unsure of what he was going to say next, "These four people came out of the box. Jake- I think they're humans."
Jake blinked dubiously at his friend. "Are you sure they're not one of those Fish People again? 'Cause you know what happened last time!"
"No, no! I think they're actually my peeps," Finn spoke, so softly that Jake had to strain his ears to catch the words.
"But how can that be? I thought you really were the last Human in Ooo." Jake said. Finn glanced down sadly at his shoes, "Maybe not anymore buddy." There was a pause for a second.
"Wait! You said they came out of a box that appeared out of nowhere?"
"Yeah…" Finn glared at the dog suspiciously, "Where are you going with this?"
"Nothing, I'm just saying it's a little weird." Jake shrugged and jumped out of is bed. Somewhere deep inside, he had a gut feeling that something was wrong. Other- worldly wrong.
"Maybe we should see Bubblegum about the situation," Jake suggested.
"What? There's nothing wrong with my peeps!"
" I don't know, but there's something weird going on. Maybe we should visit the princess- just in case."
Finn sighed in defeat. Whatever whatevs; he always liked going to the Candy Kingdom anyway. "Okay, Jake."
"Cool bro! But we better hurry!" And with that, Jake headed for the ladder.
The quartet downstairs was surprised to see a dog jump down into the room. The Doctor greeted him, " Ah hello! What's your name?"
The dog eyed the group up and down warily before finally responding, "I'm Jake."
Amy and John's eyes widened while Sherlock looked on with interest, "Doctor…"
"Oh no worries, Pond. I speak dog!"
"No, he talked. That dog actually talked!" John quaked.
"Yeah, you got a problem with that? And my name's Jake!" he rose and stood on two legs in a defensive manner.
"Now, now, no need to bicker," the Doctor pressed anxiously.
John fell back next to Sherlock. "But that's impossible," the army doctor muttered under his breath.
"Quite, but apparently not in this world," Sherlock responded. John glanced up at him. Something mysterious glinted in his eyes. John could practically hear the wheels in the detective's brain turning, trying to figure something out.
"So- where'd you guys come from?" the dog asked as soon as Finn reappeared at his side.
"Oh, a really, really faraway place," the Doctor elaborated.
The two adventurers looked at the madman curiously, but didn't question the topic further.
Jake suddenly nudged Finn in the side, causing him to gasp and stammer, "Hey, how about we take you guys to the Candy Kingdom?" He smiled nervously at the travelers.
Amy grinned, as the Doctor's eyes lit up like a child's. "Do you mean there is a kingdom made entirely of sweets?" Finn nodded.
"Brilliant!" he cried, " Oh please, do lead the way!" He dashed out the door of the house before anyone can do anything.
"Weird," Jake muttered, "Is he always like that?"
"Yes," the three companions replied.
"When the group stepped outside, they found the Doctor spinning in bewilderment, "Uhh, where exactly is the Kingdom of Candy?"
Finn wordlessly pointed to the horizon where a column of pink bubbles could be seen rising lazily into the sky.
"Oooh, that is quite a distance."
"No problem!" Jake cried. The group stared in amazement as the dog enlarged himself to a colossal size. "All aboard!" he shouted, and kneeled down for them to get on. As nimbly as a monkey, Finn scrambled onto his back.
"That is fantastic!" the Time Lord laughed and followed after the boy.
"I am going to ride… on the back of a magic dog," John said to himself, "My life just keeps getting more and more insane."
"Oh please," Sherlock said, "That will just be the case for the rest of your life."
"That's how it's been my whole life," Amy added, and the three burst out laughing.
"Alright Finn, Jake. Take us to the Candy Kingdom!" The dog took off running as the Doctor cried out, "Geronimo!"
Meanwhile, deep in the Candy Kingdom, four statues stood there, their hands cradling their faces -as if they were crying. The statues were of angels, angles standing amongst the candy… waiting.
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