Hey guys! We know it has been a LONG TIME since we last updated, but we're really, really sorry. It was my friend's turn to write a chapter and she did, a while ago, but I completely forgot to revise it!

You see, we both write the chapters, she writes one, then I write the next and etc.

When I write a chapter, she supervises it and warns me if there's something wrong. The same happens when it's her turn to write a chapter. Once she's finished, she sends it to me and I correct one mistake or another, before we actually publish it.

So, this was all my fault. I forgot to supervise her chapter. It has been quite a busy couple of days, so I didn't even remember I had the chapter to revise. I only found out about it today :/

I really, really hope you forgive me.

Anyways, here's chapter 8!

Fionna's POV:

We entered the salon and I managed to see LSP, who was coming towards me and Marshall. "Hey Fionna, Gumball was looking for you! He is at the snack table." he said, winking at me.

My eyes instantly looked for Gumball in the crowd. He was dressed as Natsu from Fairy Tail. "Thanks LPS." I said, and turned to face Marshall. "Hey Marshall, I'm gonna go speak to him ok?" I then asked, holding the vampire's gaze.

"Fine. I'm gonna hang out with FP a little." He answered, I could sense a bit of jealousy in his tone. I've never met this side of him before the whole potions thing. It was rather interesting and amusing, to say the least.

I made my way to the snack table, where Gumball was waiting.

"Hello PG. LSP told me you were looking for me." I said, suddenly looking for Marshall over my shoulder. "Yes Fionna, I was. By the way you look lovely in that costume." He complimented, taking my hand and making me do a little twirl.

"Thank you Gumball. Cake actually had a hard time putting me on it. Anyways, what did you want to say to me?" I asked curious. "Two things actually. First: I think there is a way to know for sure how long the potions work." I interrupted him and immediately asked "Really? How?"

The price chuckled. "Well you could do a little research in the guardian's library, since, as you know, mine doesn't have any information about the potions. Or you could find out more about them by asking Booko or any other guardian." He said, calmly.

"You're right. Thanks PG!" I exclaimed, hugging him. Before Gumball could say anything else Marshall broke our hug and grabbed me by my shoulders, leading us away from the ball room. He took me to the Palace gardens dropping me in one of the benches.

"What was that for Marshall? Gumball was telling me something important." I said, crossing my arms. "Cause I couldn't take much more and I knew what he was going to say next." He blurted, floating to the spot next to me. As he sat down, I asked, "Oh, really Marshall? Then what was Gumball going to ask me before you came? Before you stole me from the ball?"

I got up and started pacing side to side in front of him. "I 'stole' you because he was going to ask you to date him and I couldn't let that happen. Understood?" he said, in a serious tone. He then got up and reached for my wrists, tracing soft circles in them with his thumbs. "What? No way." I answered.

"But Marshall, why are you so jealous?" I questioned, taking of his hat and wig. "Everyone knows that we are more than friends except Gumball right?" I nodded, encouraging him to continue. "So let's make official, shall we? Fionna, do you wanna be my girlfriend?"

Wow, I was surprised. I was not expecting that at all.

Instead of answering him, I got closer and hugged the vampire. After a long embrace, I mustered enough courage and kissed him slightly. "Yes Marshall, I would love to." I answered, giving him some space.

"Wanna go somewhere else?" he asked. "I rented this supper cool movie and I bet you'd love it!" he then finished, smiling like an idiot. As I agreed, he changed into his large bat form. "Ok let's go!"

And then we were off. I couldn't believe that Marshall actually wanted to be my boyfriend.

Gumball's POV:

"You're right. Thanks PG!" Fionna said and then out of the blue she hugged me. Which remembered me of point two. It was finally time to ask Fionna to be mine, to be my princess.

But before I could say anything Marshall took her away, and both floated out the window. That Marshall, I could feel my anger boiling up. Glob, I was so jealous I could actually see myself turn green.

I felt like something invaded my body.

I ran to the first balcony I could find and tried to spot Fionna and Marshall. When I finally managed to see where they were I decided to listen to their conversation, mainly because Fionna seemed mad.

But in order to do that, I had to get closer, so I hid behind the bushes near where they were. "Oh, really Marshall? Then what was Gumball going to ask before you came? Before you stole me from the ball?" the human girl asked, pacing from left to right and vice-versa. Could it be that Marshall knew what I was going to ask Fionna?

"I 'stole' you because he was going to ask you to date him and I couldn't let that happen. Understood?" Marshall answered. He knew, but how was that possible? I hadn't told that to anyone! I decided to focus back on the conversation in front of me.

"Everyone knows that we are more than friends so let's make it official, shall we? Fionna, do you wanna be my girlfriend?" my mouth fell. The next thing I knew, Fionna was kissing him. I was definitely not going to let that happen. I certainly was so much better for Fionna, than that jerk!

I had to do something. And I had to do it fast.

I went back to the ball and walked straight towards Flame Prince. "Hello FP! Are you enjoying the ball?" I asked, politely, showing my usual smile. "Yes Gumball, I'm having a blast! Thanks for inviting me. In my Kingdom we never have any of this stuff." he answered, taking a sip of his drink.

"Good. Look, I wanted to talk to you about something serious, but not here. There are too many people. Follow me, will you please?" I said, walking in the direction of one of the castle's secret rooms. "Ok, sure thing, but what do you wanna talk about?" he questioned, following me.

Once we got into a secure room I closed the door but opened the window in case Flame Price wanted to chase Marshall down. "It's about Fionna, Flame. I believe that Marshall tried to rape her." Before I could say anything else he immediately grabbed me and pushed me against a wall.

"What? Don't joke around Gumball, that's a serious accusation you know? I don't think Marshall would do that kind of thing to her! He cares for her a lot, you can see it in his eyes." the other prince yelled at me, pressing me harder against the candy wall.

"As you know Marshall took Fionna away. He took her to the gardens, and I followed them and listened to them as they talked. Marshall grabbed Fionna at one point and kissed her, even though Fionna tried to break lose. Marshall knew that he was stronger than her so he took advantage. Flame Prince, I'm telling you, Marshall is not who he seems to be!" I said, trying to sound as desperate as possible, in hope he would believe my lies.

Suddenly FP let go of me and went running out the window, leaving behind a trail of fire.

Now all I had to do was sit back, and watch my plan come true.