Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own Adventure Time.

Finn sighed as he tugged on the tight strings of his dress, closing his corset. The fabric hugged at his waist making it seem smaller and petite. He hated this morning ritual but it was a necessary evil. Finally the young blonde boy was dressed and ready for the day. He snuck towards the front door intent on leaving before his older brother awoke. He opened the large wooden door only to come face to face with his brother, Jake.

"Finn? What are you doing up?" The blonde sighed as his brother looked at him in confusion.

"I thought I might go into town today." Jake sighed and walked into the house. Finn followed the red head back into the house. Jake sat down on one of the chairs that sat in the kitchen.

"Finn you know you can't go into town. It's not safe." Finn huffed.

"Father let me go into town." Jake slammed a hand down on the table.

"And look where that got him!" Finn felt tears prickle in his eyes and turned away from his brother. Jake rubbed a tired hand across his face. "Finn... don't cry. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that."

Finn turned back to his brother, tears streaming down his face.

"No! It's my fault! If I had just stayed inside then maybe they would still be here!" Jake rushed forward to catch his brother as the blonde collapsed. He was sobbing and clutched desperately at Jake's shirt.

"It's my fault. It's all my fault."

"No. No it's not. It was never your fault." Jake gently cupped the boy's face and wiped away his tears. Finn hiccupped as his tears were wiped away.

"Why do others hate people like me?" Jake held the boy tighter.

"Because they are pig headed idiots who couldn't see beauty if it hit them in the face." Finn chuckled and buried his face deeper into his brother's chest.

"Maybe it's a curse, a punishment." Jake's head snapped down to look at Finn. The boy was hiding his gaze from his brother's.

"Why would you think that?"

"Because it's unnatural! Men shouldn't bear children!" Jake smiled softly at the teen.

"Finn, what you have is a gift. Don't you ever doubt that." Finn didn't respond. Was it a gift? So many boys like him had been killed out of hatred. It must be a punishment. Slowly the boy stood and wiped his face clean of any remaining tears. Jake sighed and shook his head.

"I suppose you could go into town, but just for today." Finn startled at the sound of his brother's voice. The teen hugged his brother tightly before rushing to the door.

"I'll see you later today!" The boy was out of the door before Jake could respond. The red head chuckled and got to work on the day's chores.

Finn hummed to himself as he walked into the town square. The place was busy with merchants and people bustling about. The disguised boy said hello to the baker as he bought his brother some sweet bread. He knew the older man loved the treat and would maybe not be as mad when Finn returned home.

Finn walked towards his favorite shop, wanting to see if they had anything new. The blonde stepped into the Choose Goose and smiled. The shelves were lined with armor of all shapes and sizes and more swords than the boy could ever dream of owning.

"Ah Fionna!" Finn smiled at the shop owner. The man often went by the name of the store itself, Choose Goose.

"Good morning. I've come to buy a new ax. It seems age has caught up with our old one." The man chuckled and motioned Finn to the section filled with new shipments. Finn easily picked out a good looking ax and brought it to the front. Choose Goose smiled in surprise as Finn carried the heavy object with ease.

"You are a most amusing young lady. One could almost mistake you for a boy." Finn blushed furiously and lowered his head. Jake had warned him about his mannerisms. The boy looked feminine enough that he could easily pass for a woman if he wore the right clothes but he in no way acted like a lady.

Finn thanked the man and left with his purchase. He had almost left the store when he heard a soft voice whisper to him. The boy looked around confused. There was no one nearby and Choose Goose was preoccupied with another customer. The voice called out to him again and Finn followed the sound. It led him to the back of the store.

There was a small silver chest sitting alone on a shelf. Finn could feel a power pulsing out from inside the container, calling out to him. He gently placed his hands on the side of the chest and picked it up. The chest opened of its own accord and a cold wind rushed past Finn. He gingerly pulled out the jewel inlaid crown inside. It was made of pure gold with beautiful red rubies around its face. He held it close to him as a mother would a child and walked towards where he had last seen Choose Goose.

"Excuse me sir?" Choose Goose turned around and his smile fell as his eyes landed on the object in Finn's hands.

"Where did you find that?" Finn didn't look up at the man. His eyes were fixed on the beautiful crown in his hands.

"It was in the back in a silver chest. I have never seen anything more beautiful than this. How much are you selling it for?" The man's eyes widened and he snatched the object out of Finn's hands.

"It's not for sale." Finn looked at the man desperately.

"Please sir, I must have that crown!"

"Young lady this crown holds a magic more powerful than anything I have ever seen. This is no toy."

"Please! It calls to me!" Finn felt the crown call out to him again. Choose Goose's eyes widened and he hurriedly shoved the object into Finn's hands.

"Keep it hidden." Finn nodded and carefully placed the crown in his basket underneath a thick blanket.

"Thank you." Choose Goose nodded grimly at the boy. The crown had finally chosen. Finn hurried out of the store back into the town square.

Finn sat down at the fountain in the center of the square. He could feel the crown in his basket. It seemed annoyed that it had been placed in the basket. The boy smiled at the young sheep that drank from the fountain and stood around him. He pet the smallest lamb and hummed to the young creature.

The sound of a carriage rolling through town rang through the air and the sheep scattered away. Finn looked behind himself to see the prince, Bubba Gumball, striding towards him with his butler, Peppermint, flanking him. His wavy red hair was styled neatly out of his eyes and his royal robes made him seem out of place surrounded by the shabbily clothed peasants. The prince had tried courting Finn ever since he and Jake had arrived in the small village. While Finn was flattered by the man's gestures and persistence he wished the royal would leave him be. There were far more beautiful women in his council he could marry who weren't young boys in disguise. Finn smiled politely and curtsied as Prince Gumball reached him.

"Your Highness, it is a pleasure." Gumball bowed slightly to Finn and took the boy's hand in his own and kissed the back.

"The pleasure is mine." Finn blushed and tore his gaze away from the prince's soft purple eyes. He politely pulled his hand away from Gumball's and nodded to the prince.

"I must be on my way." Finn turned to walk away but Gumball caught the boy by his elbow. Finn shivered and turned back to the prince.

"Allow me to walk you home." Finn bit his lip. He didn't want the man to follow him to his home but it would be rude to deny him this simple pleasure.

"Alright." Gumball seemed pleased with his acceptance. Finn carefully handed the man the heavy ax, prince or not he should act like a gentleman.

"I will return later, Peppermint." The prince's butler nodded silently and left the two. Finn and Gumball began the walk back to Finn and Jake's cottage.

Finn nervously twisted his hands. He and the prince had walked in awkward silence all the way to his cottage. The few attempts Finn had made at a conversation had fallen flat. Finally Finn could see his home on the horizon and smiled.

"You live here?" Gumball's voice dripped with disgust and Finn frowned.

"Is that a problem?" He saw nothing wrong with his house. Sure it wasn't as extravagant as a palace but it was perfect for Finn and Jake. Suddenly the prince stopped short.

"Are you married to the woodsman?" Finn could only stare. Where had the man gotten that idea? Gumball's eyes turned hard as he looked at Finn. "If you are leading me on..."

Finn shivered in fear. Gumball was too close, took up too much of his space. The teen was cornered against his door as Gumball stood over him.

"The woodsman, Jake. He is my brother." He hated how his voice trembled. Gumball seemed pleased with his answer and lowered his head. His lips hovered above Finn's neck. The blonde could feel each breath the man took against the sensitive skin.

"I believe I deserve payment for making sure you made it home safely. Perhaps a kiss?" Finn felt disgusted. How dare this man treat him this way? Still Finn was powerless against the man. Gumball's arms were around Finn's waist, pulling the boy flush against the older man. Gumball lowered his head and gently pressed his lips to Finn's, stealing the boy's first kiss. The door to the cottage slammed open and Finn was able to pull himself away from the prince. Jake looked positively murderous as he glared at the prince.

"Let her go." Gumball chuckled at Jake but let Finn go. He pressed another kiss to the boy's lips and smiled at Jake.

"I will return for you tomorrow, Fionna!" The prince left at that. Finn stared after the prince in shock. He couldn't believe that man. Jake growled and Finn was reminded of his brother's presence.

"Jake I -" Finn scrambled to explain himself but Jake would not listen.

"What the hell Finn! The Prince? Do you want to be hanged!"

"He forced himself on me!" At that whatever Jake was going to say died on his lips. The older man reached out, cupping his brother's face.

"He didn't hurt you did he?" Finn brushed away the other's hands. He marched angrily into his home slamming his things to the ground. He winced when he felt the crown cry out in indignation. Jake entered behind him and carefully watched the boy. Finn was pacing back and forth in rage, pulling at his hair.

"Finn?" The teen stopped and looked over at his brother.

"I'm fine Jake. Just… angry." Jake nodded, deciding not to press the situation. Finn would tell him when he wanted to.

"I have to go to the docks. I leave tonight." Finn sighed.

"Do you have to go?"

"Some of father's things are still on his ship. Then I'll have to sell the old girl." Finn gasped.

"No! Father loved that ship!" Jake smiled bitterly. Their father had taken the boys out to sea whenever he got the chance. Finn would never admit to being terrified of the ocean, even though it was quite obvious. The boy had once refused to set foot on the ship until his father could prove to the boy the ocean wasn't dangerous.

"I have to sell her. We need the money and maybe then we could move to somewhere more accepting of those like you." Finn stared at the ground. He caused nothing but trouble.

"I suppose I should pack for you." Jake smiled and ruffled the boy's hair. Finn chuckled and swatted away the other's hands.

That night they ate dinner in comfortable silence. Finn watched as Jake rode away on their horse, Lady, down the barely visible path through the woods. Finn walked back into his cottage, taking in the silence. He trudged to his room and sat on his bed. A thought struck him and the boy reached for the crown still hidden in his basket. He pulled out the golden object and smiled at it.

"I'm sorry for dropping you earlier." The crown pulsed, accepting his apology. Finn looked lovingly at the object. Slowly he raised the crown to his head. The object pulsed again, frantic this time. It didn't want him to put him on.

"If you're not for me then who are you for?" Finn sighed as the crown stayed silent. The teen prepared himself for bed and placed the crown on the nightstand next to his bed. He smiled at the object and drifted off to sleep.

A/N: Please review and tell me what you think.