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Fionna sliced the ropes and they broke away. Winter king immediately stood up

”Thank you, brave hero!”

Fionna smiled then realized with an “Oh!”

She quickly runs over grabbing the crown off of candy queen’s body then runs back over smiling

“Your crown.” She says holding it out to him.

Winter king put his hands over hers taking back his crown…and he looks into her eyes.

“Fionna... indeed, you are both beauty and the beast.” He said to her

Simon cringed at his words, that did NOT sound platonic…at All.

Fionna is staring at him as if he were a god.

”Ice Prince, am I dreaming?” She asked in awe and Simon looked between them, he had suspected about Fionna’s crush on him before, and he knew his insane self had also returned the feelings…. but now seeing her looking at this ice version of himself…? It was very clear. And and it felt so so wrong.

The winter king leans back princess style holding onto her.

“Embrace me, fair Fionna!”

Simon’s jaw dropped hearing his words and before he can prepare himself-

“Okay!”

Fionna kissed him without hesitation and he kissed her back…also without hesitation.

Simon cringes back seeing this. He didn’t want to judge but that was another version of himself and a genderbend of the boy he saw grow up. Not to mention they just met each other and Winter king is old enough to be her great great GREAT grandfather! 

Winter King and Fionna seperate and he leans forward for her to put the crown on his head. When she finally does so he lifts her up bridal style.

”Well let’s head back to my Ice palace!” He exclaimed then he slyly whispers to Fionna “And I can show you my bed chambers~”

Simon recoiled in disgust at those words, did winter king NOT realize how creepy that sounded!? It was a major red flag. He was just asking this of her after they shared ONE kiss and had been together only a few hours. That worked in Disney movies not in real life!

Winter king kisses Fionna’s cheek and If Fionna could get any redder, she’d be a full tomato, Cake wolf whistled.

”Yeah! Get it girl!”

‘I think I’m going to be sick’ Simon thinks to himself.

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Fionna was put back down so she could run after Cake. Winter king and Simon end up side by side.

”Hmmm you know, I’ve always wondered what it’d be like to kiss myself,” Winter King commented.

Simon cringed as he remembered the words Don’t think it hasn’t occurred to me!

”How…interesting for you?” He said awkwardly

Winter King laughs amused “Hahahaha, ahh your funny fellow Petrikov!” He said 

‘Funny? I wouldn’t call it that.’ Simon thought bitterly. Then he thought about the Candy Queen.

”She’s…not supposed to be like that…I don’t understand.” Simon said running his hand through his hair.

”Hmmm different universes and different logic and different people and circumstances.” Winter King explained, “I mean you probably know more about this than I.”

Simon shrugged, he was probably right.

”Sooo…would you f!ck your identical counterpart?” Winter King asked curiously and Simon recoiled in disgust.

”What- Why would you even ASK me that?!” Simon yelled 

“Just curious.” Winter king shrugged “I mean you’re definitely super lonely. Have you ever even had sex?” 

Simon’s whole face burned red “Not that it’s any of YOUR business but I assure you that yes I have with my FIANCÉ!” 

Winter king chuckles “I’m so cute when I blush.” He commented and Simon’s face burned redder this time in a bit of rage, the winter king was getting on his nerves now. It was funny the way he annoyed Simon earlier, but now this was just too much.

”Shut up!” Simon yelled.

Winter King rolls eyes with a laugh, “Alright, alright, Geez. We’re almost there anyway!”

’That week can’t get here soon enough.’ Simon thinks with a cringe.

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At the ice castle Winter King and Fionna have gone to do their own thing, and Simon wants to stop her, wants to tell her this isn’t a good idea…but he stops himself, she’s a grown woman after all, and he can’t just tell her how to live. He wasn’t her father.

Cake went to play with the Ice Scouts again and Simon sighed walking alone through the castle.

Something wasn’t right. Maybe this was an opposite universe, maybe he was just being paranoid…but it just felt…off.

Simon wandered through the palace, “This sure is different from the ice kingdom.” he muttered stopping for a minute. “Cleaner and well kept up. Great. Another perfect addition to this world.”   

He was about to start walking again when suddenly he heard the sound of Marceline’s Base. He glanced to the side and saw inside the window of little ice marcy’s room.

His heart stopped when he saw her. An ice version of his baby princess. Playing the guitar. She had Icey Blue hair, his type of blue skin, a beautiful blue dress…

She was wonderful but…she was ICE….and she was still a child…

”Marcy” he gasped in shock/horror.

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Simon jumps back when he hears Winter King behind him.

”Ah yes you found my sweet little Ice princess!” Winter King exclaimed with a smile.

Simon looked at him then at Ice Marcy. Fionna and Cake have walked back in.

”Whoa what?” Fionna said.

Winter King then opens the door and Ice marcy looks up happily.

”Daddy! Daddy!” She cried out climbing down from the bed and running up to hug his legs. “You’re home! Is the mean candy queen gone?” She asked happily.
Simon is surprised by this and looks at Winter King whom smiles patting her head.

”Yes my little icicle, the candy queen is detained for a while,” he gently lifted her up into his arms and she snuggled against him. “Now say hello to our new guests!” He then gestures to everyone.

”That’s Fionna, Cake, and an alternate version of me, a fellow Simon Petrikov.” He explained and the sweet ice girl waves at them.

”Hi Ms Fionna! Hi Ms Cake!” She says and Fionna’s eyes sparkled.

”Oh my gosh! She’s ADORABLE!” Fionna said loudly then she smiles at Winter King “So you’re a father too?” She hadn’t been expecting that. She assumed maybe it was one of the differences.

The Winter King laughs in joy 

“Indeed I am, after all every king needs his beautiful little princess to take over his wonder world one day.” He said with a smile kissing Marcy’s head earning a giggle from her.

”Wow, you’re so gentle and amazing.” Fionna dawned over him, just when she thought this guy couldn’t get any better, he was perfect father material too? Fionna was already daydreaming a life with him.

Ice Marcy then looked at Simon smiling. “Hi other daddy!” She held out her hand “Nice to meet you!”

Simon could feel his heart swelling up when he heard those words. Marceline viewed him as her father figure but she only ever calls him dad sometimes. And most of the time it’s a joke…but this little one here is happily calling him daddy.

He reached out to shake her little hand. Her touch was cold, just like when he was the ice king, but those eyes were the same. He smiled softly at her, “It’s nice to meet you too, Marcy.” He says with a loving fatherly look.

Winter King then put her down and clapped his hands together. “Now then! Fionna I believe I promised you a peak into my bed chambers?” He said seductively.

Simon cringed and covered ice marcy’s ears.

‘Did he HAVE to say that in front of her?!’ Simon thought angrily

Fionna burned red as she smiled nodding very quickly. He held out his hand which she took. “Yes, my king.” She whispered in awe.

Marcy noticed the doors were open and she got excited pulling on Winter King’s pants leg.

”Daddy can I please go outside? It’s so pretty out there.” She asks but Winter King shook his head.

”No, No, my little princess.” He said firmly patting her head. “You know you can never leave the palace.” He says with a smile and kneels down to her height holding her face “Your place is in here. With me. Forever.” 

Simon frowned at those words.

”But daddy-“ Marcy tried again but he put a finger on her mouth.

“Shhh,” he insists, “A princess must stay in her palace at all times.” He said with a smile, “And our new guests can entertain you. Now I shall be helping our fair Fionna relax and meanwhile you can spend time with your other daddy, alright?”

Marcy looked a bit sad but nodded with a smile, “Okay daddy.”

Winter King then stood back up and walked away with the Flustered Fionna.

Simon shook his head in disbelief at him, but he smiled kneeling down and offering the sweet girl his hand. “Come on sweetie, I’ll play with you.” He offered and she smiled taking his hand.

”Okay! Come on! I’ll show you around!” She exclaimed pulling him across the palace.

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Simon and Ice Marcy were in the kitchen because she wanted cookies. He held up one cookie that was shaped like a person and smiles

”Oooh~ it’s the Cookie Man!” He said in a silly voice, Ice marcy giggled

”Daddy you’re silly!” She said pointing at him.

His smile kept widening the more he heard her call him that, he loved his marceline beyond words, she was his baby princess. But she had never called him Daddy so joyfully with no hesitation, that was reserved for Hunson Abadeer. This Marceline however? She ONLY saw a Simon as her father.

”Hehe, I suppose so.” Simon said with a smile. Then he blinked when he noticed Ice Marcy staring at the window. “What’s wrong sweetheart?” He asked, seeing his Marcy so small just brought out all his paternal feelings and instincts.

”I wanna go outside.” Marcy said sadly, Simon’s heart broke at her sad look.

”Well why can’t you?” He asked curiously.

”Daddy said a princess is supposed to stay inside.” Marcy explained.

Simon was disappointed hearing those words but he smiled putting a hand on her head.

”A princess should be able to explore her own kingdom.” He said softly. Marcy smiled up at him. Then he frowns when he noticed a dark blue mark on her wrist, it was like the equivalent of a bruise on icy skin. he gently touches it but she whimpered pulling away from him.

”O-ow.” 

Alarm bells immediately went off in Simone’s head.

”What’s wrong? Are you hurt?” He asked confused, she forced a smile rubbing her arm.

”Nu uh, I’m fine.” She said smiling.

She then leaned up to eat another cookie from the table. Simon is staring at her in concern.

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It’s been a few hours since Simon noticed that bruise on ice marcy, and he was very worried. He knew toddlers got scrapes and bruises all the time, he raised a toddler after all, but that bruise was dark and deep…is it because of her icy skin or…something else?

He snapped out of his thoughts when he saw Fionna walk back in, but she didn’t look…happy.

”Fionna? What’s wrong?” Simon asked concerned and he lifted up Ice Marcy and walked over to the woman.

”Nothing it’s just…I…I don’t know how to…feel,” Fionna explained rubbing the back of her head.

Simon glanced at her neck and saw different teeth marks. He cringed with disgust knowing despite everything that was HIS mouth that touched her body. He didn’t want to believe ANY version of himself would be so vile to Fionna like that…

Wait, Fionna’s had an innocent crush on him since she met him, and she was so willing to jump into Winter King’s arms just a few hours ago…

So why did she look so upset now?

Simon gently put down Ice marcy smiling at her 

“Sweetheart why don’t you go get your base? And we can play a little song,” he offered

The sweet girl smiled and nodded “Okay daddy!” She ran off to the direction of her room and when she was out of hearing Simon turned to Fionna asking

”Did he hurt you?” 

Fionna froze (pun not intended) and started sweating.

Simon’s alarm bells rang in his head again and he gently but firmly held her face, not in a sexual way, but a fatherly way.

”Did he hurt you?” He asked protectively 

Fionna rubbed her arm smiling nervously

”N-No of course not!” She tried to defend but Simon didn’t believe her. 

”Was he too rough? Did he force himself on you? Did he do anything you were uncomfortable with?”

Simon couldn’t help himself, he was fully in Dad Mode now and red flags had been showing all day and now Fionna was trying to cover up some wounds inflicted on her by his counterpart?

“Just back off man! I-it was just my first time! It’s just nervousness! It’s none of your business!” Fionna yelled defensively with tears in her eyes and he frowned feeling bad.

”Fionna”- he tried to touch her shoulder but she ran away crying, he felt like maybe he’d said too much.

Simon sighed looking down “Maybe I am thinking too much into things…” 

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Simon is wondering if he’s even right. Ice Marcy seemed happy despite not being let outside, and he’s already made Fionna cry….maybe he’s just jealous of how much better and cooler winter king is than him. He sighs and shakes it off. 

“I guess I’m just being paranoid,” he said,

He then walked off to find little Marcy since he promised her a song. He’s confused when he peaks into the room and doesn’t see her. He doesn’t see the base either.

”Did she get lost? This place is big.” Simon wondered.

He continued walking and suddenly he stopped in his tracks when he heard the sounds of crying and begging.  He ran over to where he heard the crying and he peaked from behind a wall…he was shocked to see the door open, and Winter King scolding little marceline holding her arm way too tight.

”Bad little princess!” He scolds her “I told you no going outside, you don’t disobey daddy like that!” He then slapped his hand against the back of her dress making her cry harder.

“I’m sorry Daddyy!” Marcy sobbed 

“HEY!” Simon yelled walking over and Winter King was surprised to see him he let go of Marcy whom rubbed her bottom. “What’s the big idea?! Why would you do that to her?!” He put his hands on his hips glaring up at the Winter King.

”Ah, Petrikov.” Winter King stated with his usual smile, “I believe you’ve made an error. I was simply telling my daughter not to go outside. She knows better.” He explained patting to teary-eyed girl’s head. She was still crying and her frozen tears broke when they hit the ground.

”I SAW you hit her.” Simon growled

”Yes perhaps that was a bit much,” winter king admitted with a shrug “But I was upset and I simply wanted to get the message through to her,” he said smiling again, “I just love my little icicle so much, I wouldn’t want anything to happen to her, she’s so small.” 

Simon’s glaring ceased a bit when he thought of that, however he still picked up Marcy holding her. “Well i still think it’s a bit much, she’s just a child.” He said.

Winter King sighs “Oh well I suppose you’re right.” Then he leans down a little smiling at Ice Marcy, “Don’t be mad at daddy sweetie, you forgive me don’t you?” He asked and Marcy sniffles and nods. “That’s my girl.” He said with a kiss to her head.

Simon still felt like Winter King should have apologized for his error, but he had a crying girl to tend to right now. So he turned and walked away holding her.

”Shhh, there there sweetheart,” he says softly rubbing her back, his heart broke as she cried against his shoulder, “Hey, why don’t we play a song on your base?” He offered to the little girl in his arms.

Ice Marcy sniffles “Y-you still w-wanna play?” She asked

Simon nods with a smile holding her up to him “Well of course! I made a promise to play for you, didn’t I?”

She giggled and her sweet laughter warmed up his heart and took his anger off of winter king…for now.

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Simon couldn’t sleep last night, how could he?

Little Ice Marcy had been hurt today, even if it was just one time it was still terrible to harm a small child. 
How old even was she? He suspected that winter king was keeping her young with magic, but how young was she? She looked like Marceline when Marceline was around 4-5 years old. 

He sighs forcing himself to get up out of bed. 


When he got to the kitchen he smiled a bit seeing Ice Marcy get excited.

”Daddy! It’s time for breakfast!” 

Simon smiles putting a hand on her head before sitting down in a chair “So it is. Well what’s for breakfast?” 

Ice Marcy pointed to the bowl “Marshmallows and hot chocolate cereal!”

Simon frowned, that didn’t sound like a balanced breakfast. Was this healthy for Ice marcy? Sure she was an Ice Sentient but from what he’s witnessed so far, Winter king didn’t create her the same way as he did the ice scouts. She could bruise and eat and she had every feeling of a normal child. So what if she also needed the same diet as a child?

”Is there anything else to eat?” Simon asked 

Winter King laughs “Why would you eat so much boring food when you can have delicious ice treats and warm hot chocolate all the time!”

Simon didn’t agree but he didn’t say anything. It WAS the “winter” kingdom and most people were made of ice.

“Right, well how was your night?” He asked the winter king, the Winter King wiggled his eyebrows whispering “You could come to by bed and find out~” he chuckled

Simon recoiled again in disgust “Quit that.” 

“What? We’re the same person.” Winter King said with a shrug 

Simon sighs and smiles at Fionna, “Well how was your night Fionna?” 

She didn’t say anything and shrugged poking at the marshmallows. Simon noticed there were some faint marks on her wrists, cleavage, and neck.

He felt disgusted knowing it was Winter King who put those on her…but then he realized something. Some of those marks didn’t look like they were from some classic BDSM. Some marks looked sloppy and had a full hand print on them…as if there were a struggle.

”Are…you okay?” He couldn’t help but ask, Fionna just nodded a bit and Cake was distracted with drinking warm milk.

”MMMMM! Sooo good!” Cake exclaimed.

”Hahaha! I’m so glad you like it. Only the best for my guests.” The Winter King laughed.

“Daddy, Why can’t I ever go outside?” Marcy asked sadly, and Simon looked at her.

Winter King kept up his smile but his eyes narrowed.

”My little ice princess, you know why.” He commented

”But, why can’t princesses leave the palace?” She asked again, and he clenched his fist tightly around his drink. She’s never asked so many questions before.

”Look Icicle, you know not to question daddy.” He said poking her little chest “Daddy knows what’s best for you. And you don’t want to leave daddy all alone right? You must stay here where you’re safe. For ever. And never ever leave me.” 

Ice Marcy looked sad but she nodded again, “Yes daddy,” then she began drinking the hot chocolate from the bowl.

Simon knew something wasn’t right…

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Simon sighs laying in bed, he took off his glasses and put them on the side table.

“Am I really just paranoid? Or is there something off about this world…about this version of me…” he wondered.

When he thought of the winter king it just made him a bit jealous he’ll admit.

The winter king had his best qualities of himself EXPANDED to ultimate glory, plus he had all the extras that Simon himself has never had. As the ice king or as a human.

He’s handsome with smooth silky white hair, he doesn’t have that ugly beard, he’s tall with great poster, he has the most gorgeous voice, he’s flexible and athletic, he’s fast and strong and so…

so perfect. He was everything that Betty had deserved and yet she never went with anyone but him…Betty should have been with a guy like that, someone who fit her standards. But instead she chose a scrawny weak man like Simon. And now he was old and all his “best qualities” were gone.

His short brown hair had a white streak, his young face now wrinkled, his happiness gone, his loving fatherly nature stained the moment he made that child cry. He wasn’t the “smart guy” anymore nor was he the “romantic boyfriend”…He would never become Winter king but he had a feeling so many people of Ooo would prefer him over Simon…

However there was also a downside. He suspected the winter king wasn’t as nice as he originally had thought…

They’ve now been there for almost a full week,
Fionna has even more marks on her but anytime Simon tries to confront her she makes an excuse and avoids him. 

Even Cake has noticed she’s acting different but Fionna blames it on nervousness and clumsiness, it was easy to believe since Cake has lived with Fionna for a while and knows she gets clumsy and sometimes gets hurt when she’s nervous.

Simon isn’t buying it though, he knows Hand marks and Teeth marks and her behavior doesn’t make sense since she wasn’t at all shy before and was so excited. Either the winter king is too rough and she doesn’t want to tell him….or…could he be?-

Simon shook his head No, he didn’t want to believe it. Didn’t want to believe ANY version of him was capable of something so vile and disgraceful.

As for little Ice Marcy? Simon noticed that ever since he started spending time with her she’s questioning the winter king more and more. And Winter King seems absolutely insistent and obsessed with keeping her inside. He also noticed that Winter King wasn’t truly taking care of her. She fed herself, she mostly stayed alone, and she constantly clings onto Simon every chance she gets.

He hasn’t once seen the winter king feed her, bathe her, tend to her bruises, change her clothes, or actually play with her. And he knew she needed all of that because just like he thought she in fact DOES get hungry, she HAS gotten dirty, her clothes ARE uncomfortable when going to bed, and she CAN get hurt. She wasn’t like the other ice people.

Winter King picked her up in front of people and kissed her and hugged her. But that was it. He mostly was off doing his own thing when he wasn’t scolding her or sweet talking her into staying with him.

Maybe he wasn’t the worst father but he certainly didn’t think of his actions and he was nearly as absent as Hundson.

”Selfish Jackass….” Simon muttered to himself. He sighs pulling the blanket up hoping to get SOME sleep. Just as he was about to fall asleep suddenly he heard his door open. He was surprised to see Fionna standing there wearing the winter King’s shirt and her shorts.

”Fionna?” Simon asked sitting up, he put his glasses on and pulled his blanket back. He noticed Fionna had tears in her eyes. “What’s wrong?” He asked in concern.

Fionna didn’t say anything as she walked over and sat down on the bed next to him. Simon was worried she’d run if he asked her, so he tried something else. He picked up his cup of cold hot chocolate and offered it to her with a smile.

”Chocolate? It’s not exactly Hot anymore.” He chuckled.

It seemed to work because she smiled a little taking the cup and drinking from it. 

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Simon sat for a minute looking at Fionna and finally he opened his mouth.

”Fionna, you know you can tell me anything, I won’t judge you.” He assured her while placing his hand on her shoulder.

She looked at him hesitantly and seemed to shiver a bit under his touch, when he noticed that he quickly removed his hand and tried again.

”Fionna…I know he’s my counterpart…but I’m not him.”

That seemed to do the trick because Fionna’s eyes welled up with tears and her face burned red as she started to cry.

”Oh you poor dear,” Simon whispered and pulled her into a hug, this time she wasn’t flinching or trying to pull away, she held onto him crying into his shoulder, “Shhh it’s alright, let it out.” He encouraged while rubbing her back.

”I-I can’t, I don’t-I don’t know how to feel Simon!” She sobbed “I-it-he-he was supposed to be my dream he was so sweet and n-nice and funny and yet it feels like-“ she sniffles unable to think of the words.

”Shhh…” He gently held her head “It’s alright, you are right to feel however you feel. It’s not your fault.” He gently took the cup from her and sat it down on the table so she could hold onto him with both her arms.

Despite the fact she was a grown woman, Simon couldn’t help but see her as just a little girl. She was after all Finn’s counterpart, the same boy that he saw grow up even if he couldn’t remember all their time together. Finn didn’t have a good relationship with his father so he had a feeling Fionna didn’t have a good relationship with her mother either.

Fionna sobbed against him for a while, when her cries died down he noticed how she kept shivering and trying to cover her bruised arms, so he took off his jacket and put it around her to give her some privacy and cover up more.

”There, that better?” He asked quietly, she nodded a little and leaned against him. He kept an arm around her. He waited a moment to see if she would say anything, and finally he asked again,

”What happened?”

Fionna was silent so he tried other questions

”Why were you just crying?” 

Fionna seemed a bit more open at that part, “He…Winter king and I…” She blushed pulling her hat over her eyes shamefully, “We…did…It.” She squeaked.

Simon once again felt a sense of disgust, he knew they were…doing “stuff” alone, but he had held onto hope that It didn’t go past kissing and rough play. Of COURSE the winter king had to go that far…but he tried to push his own feelings back, this isn’t about him right now.

”Was it your first time?” He asked “If it was, it’s perfectly normal for you to feel different.”

He didn’t want to ask too many serious questions yet, he wanted to wait until she opened up a bit more.

”Y-yeah it’s my first time…I-I’ve dated before but…nobody ever….” she stopped and hid her face against Simon’s chest. He pulled off her hat and gently stroked her hair.

”It’s alright, you don’t have to tell me. I get it.” He assured her. So he was right, she was a virgin before tonight. That was one mystery solved, now for another harder question.

”Did he do anything you were uncomfortable with? Maybe a little too rough?” He asked cautiously, Fionna sniffles and nodded a bit against his shoulder, “Did you tell him?” Again she nodded against him. Things were starting to add up.

He then took a deep breath and prepared himself for the big question;

”Did he force himself onto you?”

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Fionna stiffened at his words and that was all the answer Simon needed.

”Fionna, why didn’t you tell anyone?” He asked her worriedly

Fionna looked embarrassed “I-it’s stupid…” she whimpered

Simon pulled her back to look in her eyes.

”Hey, feelings aren’t stupid, you have a right to feel whatever you feel. I’m not mad, I just want to know why.” He gently reassured her and held her face. Luckily she didn’t flinch away and leaned against his touch.

”I…” her eyes kept looking away, “I-I thought…you might….d-do what he did.” She muttered

Simon was horrified by her response, but it made sense. Despite everything the winter king IS a version of himself, it makes sense that Fionna would be scared, especially since the winter king seemed so nice at first.

”No, no no no I swear dear I would never ever hurt anyone like that, I wouldn’t have done anything to you.” He said while looking into her eyes. She looked at him shyly, “And that’s not a stupid thing to fear, I understand why you would.” 

Fionna sighed looking down, “I-I also felt like…maybe it was my fault..? I-I mean I wanted it, I wanted it a lot and didn’t hide it. So…maybe he got the wrong message that I was already ready?-“ she tried to defend but Simon cut her off.

”Did you tell him no or push him off?” He asked her

Fionna nodded “Well yeah-“ she was about to explain but Simon held a hand up stopping her.

”Then there’s nothing more to be said. The second you said No and showed you were uncomfortable is the second he should have left you alone.” Simon stated with a firm look

”But..he Tried to be nice about it, the first night he stopped touching my…lower areas and only stuck to my breasts and neck and upper body.” Fionna once again defended.

Simon cringes at the thought of his hands touching her in those areas, but he stayed strong and held her hands trying not to show his disgust. He didn’t want her to think he was disgusted with her as a person.

”The second you said No he shouldn’t have advanced any further at all. He should have stopped completely and backed off unless you gave the okay. And you didn’t give the okay.” He explained to her.

Fionna sniffles “T-then what could I have done? W-was I just weak?”

Simon shook his head, “Of course not, your just a young girl.”

Fionna defends “I’m 29-“ 

Simon smiles sadly at her “Fionna. Your 29, and he’s over a thousand years old, to us your still a young girl.” He explained to her.

Fionna took a minute to think of this and she sighs “I’m so stupid…I just wanted to be with a dream guy…”

Simon pats her back with a smile “Hey, sometimes dream guy doesn’t mean the guy with powers or a slick personality. Sometimes…your dream guy is a guy from your own world. A man who will treat you right and respect your boundaries.”

Fionna looked at him and Simon quickly clarified

“And I’m not trying to judge you, I have no room to judge anyone. But I think it would be better for you to find someone closer to your age group. You’re a grown woman and can make your own decisions, however not all older men are the Mature guys that they seem in tv shows. Sadly a lot of older men end up being creeps.” Then he also added “And some older men, prefer to be with women they’ve known longer. And would see you more as…well as a child.”

Fionna’s face flushed an embarrassed red…”Your referring to yourself aren’t you?”

Simon didn’t want to hurt her, but he had to be fully honest with her. So he put his hand on her chin so she’d look up at him. 

“Fionna, you’re a wonderful girl. And I’m sure that someday a man- or woman- or person. Whomever you chose. Will be very very lucky to have you.” He said with a smile, then he sighs and adds “But that won’t be me. Look to me…you’re a young girl, like I said before. You are literally a genderbend of a boy I saw grow up…it feels…strange to me to even think of any version of myself with you.” He tried to explain gently to her then he adds, “And my heart already belongs to a woman,”

Fionna looked a little sad but nodded, “Yeah…I get it.”

Simon smiles, “But I wouldn’t mind being your friend.”

Fionna smiled back at him.

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Fionna was nervous to go back to her room by herself, and she didn’t want to go back to winter king’s bed. Thankfully, Simon could tell what she was thinking.

”You can stay in here, you don’t have to go back to him tonight, not ever. I promise I won’t let him hurt you.” Simon said firmly.

Fionna looked at him nervously, “But what if he hurts you? He has powers and…you don’t.” 

Simon smiled putting his hand on hers, “Fionna, you don’t need to worry about me. Besides he’s only powerful with that crown on his head.” He reminded her.

”So what’s the plan?” She asked him curiously.

”Tomorrow after we get the crown, we run out of here the second his back is turned and we have an opening and everyone there. And don’t be alone with him.” He told her seriously.

Fionna smiles at him a bit lighter, “Are you sure I can stay in here tonight?” She asked cautiously.

Simon nodded, “I understand if you’re uncomfortable with sleeping next to me so if you want I can sleep on the floor.” He offered, but she shook her head.

”N-no, it’s fine…I trust you.” She said and she then laid down in the bed handing him his jacket back, he took his jacket but he pulled the blanket over her so she would feel better. It helped and it wasn’t long before the tired girl fell asleep.

Just as Simon was about to lay down himself suddenly his door opened again. He got up defensively thinking it might be the winter king, but to his relief he just saw little ice marcy.

”Daddy?” She asked peaking in.

”Marcy, you’re supposed to be sleeping sweetheart.” Simon said with a gentle smile walking over and picking her up. She snuggled against him.

”What’s wrong darling?” He asked while stroking her soft hair, surprisingly it felt like real hair, just a bit colder.

”I-I had a nightmare.” She whimpered, “A-and daddy doesn’t like me waking him up…” 

Simon grumbles at that but he shifts her in his arms and carried her over to the bed, when she looked at him he forced a friendly smile “Well, you can stay with us tonight, alright?”

Ice Marcy looked up, “Are you sure?” She asked curiously and he nodded.

Then he got into the bed with the girls and Ice Marcy was tucked into his arms. She was soon sleeping peacefully against him and he smiled holding her close. He also felt Fionna leaned against him from the back. 

Nothing would stop him from protecting these girls.

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Ice Marcy was sleeping peacefully in Simon’s arms, but then through her very good magic ears she could hear Winter King in his thrown room skating and making new creations. Naturally the innocent girl is curious.

So she climbed down the bed carefully slipping out of Simon’s arms, she noticed he started to stir so she quickly grabbed a pillow and tucked that between his arms. When she did that he seemed to stay asleep.

When she saw Simon and Fionna wouldn’t wake, she ran out the door.

She peaked into the Winter King’s thrown room and he smiled clapping his hands.

”Ice scouts! Bring my daughter and I some hot chocolates!” He orders with a smile

”Yes you’re great.” The Ice scouts bowed then skated off, Marcy walks over to him looking up.

”What are you doing up my darling?” He asked as they were given their hot chocolates.

”Daddy….Why can’t I ever go outside?” Marcy asked. He groans rolling his eyes.

”This again-“ he started to get upset but then Marcy looked up with sad eyes.

”Please daddy, please tell me. Why can’t I grow and go outside. I’m tired of being inside all the time. I’m tired of the same thing over and over for over a hundred years. I wanna grow! I wanna be big and strong like you.” Ice Marcy pleaded.

The Winter King hummed in thought

“You want to go outside? Why, Marceline!” He laughs then he puts the hot chocolate back on the plate the ice scout was holding.

He kneeled down to his daughter

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That morning Simon woke up smiling at Ice marcy (she had switched herself back with the pillow during the night) He gently stroked her hair.

“Good morning Marcy,” he said sweetly when he sits up holding her, she yawned rubbing her eyes, “It’s time to wake up.” He said kissing her head. He was fully attached to the ice girl.

Ice Marcy yawned snuggling further into him “Nooo…” she whined

He chuckled and gently bounced her in his arms, “You can’t sleep all day sweetheart. Come on, time to wake up.” He said softly and held her head up, she yawned louder rubbing her eyes then he reached over to gently nudge Fionna.

”Fionna, it’s morning.” He whispered, and to his surprise she started groaning just like marceline and pulled the cover over her head.

”Another hourrr..” she whines.

’Great, I have two toddlers to take care of’ Simon thought in amusement.

He pulled the cover back, “Come on, wake up sleepyhead. We gotta get this day over with.” He encouraged and she groaned louder into the pillow, but she started to sit up, so Simon got up holding Ice Marcy.

”Alright, we’re gonna have breakfast, then figure out what to do afterwards,” he said with a smile. Ice Marcy looked really sad.

”You’re leaving?” She asked heartbroken, Simon frowned and quickly reassured her,

”If you want to, you can come with us,” he offered with a soft smile, but Ice Marcy shivered at the thought.

This concerned Simon Because all week Ice Marcy had been begging for a chance to see the outside…why was that different today?

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Simon walked down the hall holding Ice Marcy and staying close to Fionna. Cake then comes running down.

”Fionna! What took you so long girl! I woke up didn’t see you!” She exclaimed 

Fionna looked embarrassed and opened her mouth to make up some excuse but Simon spoke for her, “She accidentally made it to my room, it was too dark for her to see.”

Cake shrugged, “You humans and your lack of vision in the dark.” She walked off to get to the kitchen

”Thanks…” Fionna said and Simon smiled at her. Ice Marcy started playing with Simon’s hair.

”Your hair is different.” She commented

Simon chuckled, “Well I’m a human.” He explained 

“…What’s it like?” Ice marcy asked curiously.

”Being a human?” Simon guessed

”Nu uh…what’s it like to grow up?” Ice marcy asked curiously and he frowned

”can you…not grow up?” He asked concerned but ice marcy shook her head,

”I can, but daddy won’t let me. He keeps me tiny.” She explained using her hands to gesture.

Simon is shocked “how old are you?”

she held up her hand “I’m five.”

Simon was a little cautious to ask “And…how long have you been alive?”

Ice Marcy thought for a minute, then smiled “About a hundred years”

Well that answered his question: winter king DID make her after he conquered the crown…but why?

what happened to the original marceline?

why was he forcing her to stay inside and keeping her young?

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Fionna, Cake, Simon, and Ice marcy all sat down in the kitchen. Ice Marcy however climbed into Simon’s lap and snuggled closer to him. He noticed she was acting even more clingy than usual. It was concerning because she was fine yesterday, why was she acting so upset and scared today?

Before he could ask her suddenly the Winter King slid into the room with his big handsome smile

”Good MORNING everyone!~” he sang out with a twirl and open arms

Everyone said their respective good mornings to him except for Cake whom is still on that phone.

”Good morning daddy…” Ice Marcy said quietly,

This also concerned Simon because she had been so cheerful and excited everytime she saw the winter king. Why was she so quiet? Why was she acting like she wanted to hide?

”And how did you sleep my fair Fionna?” Winter King asked with a smile, then he added with a concerned look that made Simon want to punch his face, “I didn’t see you in my bedroom last night, everything alright?”

Fionna forced a smile, “Uh yeah, I just got up to use the bathroom and it was really dark and I was exhausted so I slept in a closer room so I wouldn’t get hurt bumping into stuff.”

It was a good excuse, thankfully the winter king took it perfectly with his joyful chuckle,

”Ah I see,” He said, “Understandable, although next time I can have my ice scouts lead you back so you don’t have to.” He winked

Fionna was confused and felt shivers down her spine “Um…Next time?” She asked cautiously and Simon was physically restraining himself from jumping over this table and strangling winter king.

”You know! Next time! The future!” He said with his arms up, “After all anything could happen in the next few years,” he said with another laugh

”You might visit again one day~” he said leaning over to her. Simon forced a smile pushing the guy back away from her.

”We’ll see, but don’t get too attached to us.” He tried to joke hiding his rage.

“Ah yes of course I remember!” The winter king stated smiling with his hands on his hips, “After breakfast you and I can get the crown together!” He said clapping his hands excitedly “Isn’t that wonderful? Ah but I’m going to miss having guests, and you’ve made marceline oh so happy.” 

Simon looked down at the girl in his arms whom held onto his suit with a tight little grip, he wasn’t intending on leaving her here, but would it be safe to take her with them? He had to put that crown back on but he didn’t know if he could conquer it like winter king. He didn’t want to hurt her…

”Anyway, what do you say dear Petrikov?” Winter king asks 

Simon grit his teeth forcing a grin, “Let’s get this over with.”

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Simon has to keep his hands in his pockets the whole way to the laboratory.

’Don’t grab that stupid neck of his’ he tells himself

’Don’t throw off that fucking crown and beat that guy with everything you have’ 

‘Don’t take those glasses and shove icicles in his eyes’

’Don’t push him out a window without the crown’

’Don’t cut him into tiny tiny bits and bury them in the snow’

Simon has to tell himself these things in his head to keep from attacking the winter king. As much as he’d love to make that guy pay for hurting Fionna and not taking proper care of Ice Marcy, he knew that it wasn’t just him on the line right now, it was Fionna.

Had it been just his life on the line he would have already attacked the winter king and not care if he was killed, but Fionna was also in danger and he couldn’t risk it…

”Here it is!” The winter king said smiling as he took the replica crown off the machine.

”I don’t understand,” Simon said, “I thought you needed to keep your crown on the copier all week.”

Winter King chuckled, “I understand the confusion. No I just needed to keep my crown on here for a few hours at most so the copier would save it. Then it took a week to use that image and build a spare.” He explained as he handed the replica crown to Simon.

Simon was surprised by how it looked, “My crown was just a little bit bigger than this,” he commented then chuckled as he put it in his coat, “I can fit this in my pocket” he said 

Winter King smiled, “Well I suppose that Is rather funny.” Then he got serious “But don’t put it on in here please, I’ve never done this before with my crown so I don’t know how powerful it is and I don’t want my palace a huge mess.”

Simon wasn’t going to put it on here anyway, he still needed to get out of here.

”In the meantime! Won’t you stay for one more night? You’ve made my darling ice princess so happy!” Winter king said

”Um we Really need to go-“ Simon tried to explain but Winter king put an arm around him grinning, although his eyes showed seriousness

”NONsense! I insist! Do not deny me.” Winter King warned,

Simon felt shivers down his spine, what would winter king do to Fionna if he refused?
He didn’t have a choice, he’d have to bare through it just one more night and do his best to keep Fionna and winter king from being alone together.

”Well…alright then.” Simon said reluctantly.

”Wonderful!” The winter king cheered.

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”WHAT?!” Fionna exclaimed in shock 

“I’m sorry, if I didn’t agree he probably would have hurt you.” Simon explained sadly with guilt on his face.

”We have to stay here another day?!” Fionna asked fearfully and she started to hyperventilate, tears formed in her eyes.

Simon quickly reached out to hug her and held her head,

“Shhh, it will be alright. As long as I’m right here I won’t let him hurt you. Just stay close to me and you’ll be fine, alright?” He said softly

She sniffles hiding her face against his shoulder and nodded. 

Simon felt terrible for keeping her in this situation. But he had to get her to a safe place, more than anything he wished he could absolutely brutalize the winter king, but the girls were more important.

Then he felt a tug on his leg and looked down seeing ice marcy,

“Daddy,” she held up her base, “Can you please play a song?” She asked politely 

Simon looked at Fionna whom wiped off her tears but still leaned against him. He smiled at ice marcy, “You know what I think that’s a great idea,” he commented taking the bass.

He sat down on an ice bench and Fionna was still leaned against his shoulder, Ice marcy climbed up in his lap smiling up at him.

”What song do you want me to play?” He asked while strumming the guitar strings.

”Something new!” Ice Marcy said with a smile,

”Something light hearted…” Fionna muttered.

Simon thought for a minute then looked at Ice Marcy, “Has your father ever played you the song from ‘Cheers’?” He asked curiously,

To his surprise Ice Marcy shook her head No, “Nu uh.”

Simon smiled a bit then started playing a happy tune on the guitar. It sounded weird with a guitar instead of a piano, but he made it work.

”Making your way~

in the world today~

takes everything you’ve got!” 

Ice Marcy’s eyes sparkled happily at the song,

Simon then smiles a little at Fionna,

”Taking a break

from all your worries 

should would help a lot!”

Fionna smiled a little and he chuckled before continuing the last part a bit more dramatically.

”Sormtimes you wanna go!~

where everybody!~ 

knows your name~”

it worked because both girls started laughing, their laughter after this rough week was exactly what he needed to encourage him.

’Just keep going, for them’ he told himself.

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Simon once again ended up alone with the winter king, he hated it so much that the winter king seemed to find him all over the castle. He couldn’t get any privacy, not even when he stepped out of the bathroom! Simon had literally just been taking a shower and was now wearing only a towel around his waste.

”What do you want now.” Simon asked irritated

”I was just making sure my guests were doing wonderful!” Winter King said with a smile, then he looked Simon up and down with a grin, “Hm, I haven’t had a human body in such a long time: we’re quite the catch Aren’t we?”

Simon cringed in disgust, “Eugh, would you stop saying that?!”

Winter King shrugged “We’re the same person, I know what your body looks like already….Have you ever thought of making out with me?” He asked curiously and Simon shoved him back, he didn’t care about being underdressed, heck prismo literally made him appear fully naked in the wish room. But he WAS creeped out by his other self and therefore that made this a much bigger deal.

”I’m TRYING to take a mother fucking shower!” Simon finally snapped.

The winter king giggles, “Alright, alright. No need to get so steaming Hot,” he joked nudging Simon’s arm “We’re trying to stay cold.”

Simon rolled his eyes, but he had a question to ask anyway, “When was the last time you gave Marcy a bath?” He asked curiously

”Oh her? I don’t bathe her. I’m much too busy. My ice scouts take care of that.” The Winter King said with an uncaring wave.

Simon is shocked and glares crossing his arms, “You are her father, she’s your responsibility!” He was pissed off now

”Oh relax she’s fine.” Winter King stated

Simon groans rubbing his head. 

“Alright how often do they bathe her?” 

Winter king hummed thinking a minute,

”At least every couple weeks.” He said with a smile,

Simon felt himself getting angrier and angrier by the minute, “Don’t you realize how uncomfortable that probably is for her?! Are you even making sure they bathe her correctly? Have you ever even changed her clothes!?” He yelled in rage

”Of course not; she’s exactly how I want her to be. Her hair, her outfit, her looks, and she never leaves the castle so baths aren’t always necessary. Besides my ice scouts need to tend to my needs.” Winter King said. “Just chill out Petrikov.” He then skated away.

’Your a disgrace of a father’ Simon thought bitterly

when Simon saw the winter king was far away he whispered to himself, “Well, guess I’ll take care of her then. Since You won’t.” He went back in the bathroom to get dressed real quick before he walked out in his suit to find ice Marcy.

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Ice Marcy was playing her Base smiling as she hummed a little song.

”-Where everybody knows your name~”

She then heard her door open and she perked up excitedly to see Simon

”Daddy!! Daddy!!” Marcy yelled excitedly climbing down from her bed and running to hug his legs. He smiled down at her glad to see she was acting more like herself. Looks like his song earlier worked.

”Hello sweetheart,” Simon said softly lifting her up into his arms, “We’re gonna do something now,” he said in a playful tone

”What are we gonna do?” She asked confused

“Well you’re gonna get a nice bubble bath!” He said And she gasped,

“Bubble bath?” She asked excitedly 

Her excitement made him feel a bit sad, clearly the ice scouts gave her just the bare minimum, she’s never truly relaxed or enjoyed a bath like most children would. Even HIS marceline had bubble baths when she was younger and they had lived in the literal apocalypse, he was certain the winter king had some rich bath products.

”Yeah! A bubblebath, and you’re gonna get a new outfit too!” He said trying to keep her happy,

It worked because she started bouncing in his arms, “Ooh what outfit?! What outfit!?” She asked excitedly

”Just a little surprise I made for you,” he explained with a smile, then he carried her out the room and walked back to the bathroom.

When in the bathroom Simon is trying to figure out how her dress works, “Does this thing zip up or button up?” He asked her.

She pointed to the back, “Zip up. Cuz I can’t reach back there.” She explained.

Simon nodded with a smile and carefully unzipped the back of her dress, when he did so he suddenly paused and his face fell….

”Daddy, what’s wrong?” Ice Marcy asked confused

Simon forced a grin gritting his teeth, “Nothings wrong sweetheart, just making sure I don’t accidentally catch the zipper on your skin.” He lied to her.

He got the dress off, and helped her into the tub, the water wasn’t too hot or too cold, he’s seen her drink hot chocolate so he knew she wouldn’t melt from warm water but he still didn’t want her to burn her icy skin, she might be more sensitive with heat.

He then grabbed some body wash and used it as makeshift bubbles since he didn’t know if the winter king had any bubbles here. Thankfully it worked perfectly and little Ice Marcy’s eyes sparkled and she laughed splashing in the bubbles.

”They’re so many!!” She giggled

Simon forced a smile but he couldn’t stop staring at the marks on her small body. 
Her back was covered in line shaped bruises, as if someone had hit her with something. 
He could also see little burns on her chest, probably from the ice scouts not being careful when taking care of her.

He was so angry, but he couldn’t show it in front of her. So he kept up a smile and got her hair wet so he could wash it. It still amazed him that this ice being functioned just like a normal toddler, he didn’t remember ANY of his old ice creation’s behaving like that, they were mostly mindless…

He snapped out of his thoughts when soapy water splashed on his face,

”Ha! Got you!” The little one laughed.

This time a real smile came across his face and he playfully splashed her back- while avoiding her face- and it became a little splash fight. His suit got a little went but he didn’t care.

”Sneaking up on an old man huh?” He said playfully, “That’s fighting dirty.”

”Nu uh! We’re in the bath so it’s fighting clean!” Ice Marcy stated

He laughed at those words, “Well I can’t argue with that logic!”

When her bath was over he got her out with a towel to dry her off, she couldn’t stay still and kept squirming in the towel so he had to sit down and hold her on his lap,

”You’re a little worm.” He said with a smirk

“Nu uh! I’m the ice princess!” She said

“Hmmm” Simon playfully thought, “Nope! Your a little squirmy wormy” he chucked tickling her stomach, her laughter was music to his ears.

When he finally finished drying her off he reached over to pick up the outfit he made her. He used the remains of that scarecrow’s outfit to sew it together.

With little effort he managed to get Ice Marcy to stay still long enough and get her dressed.

It was a black top and a black skirt, he used a ribbon to keep it tied up, the ribbon he ties in a neat little bow, he also made little black socks for her.

”Sorry it’s not much right now but i assure you I’ll find better material and-“ He tried to apologize but to his surprise the excited girl twirled and jumped

”I love it! I love it! I love it!” She cried out admiring her new outfit. 

Simon is surprised and smiles picking her up, “Well I’m glad you like it. Now what did you want to play?” He asked with a smile,

”Ooh! Let’s play tag! Your it!” She touched his face then slipped out of his arms and ran out giggling,

Simon chuckled picking up the remaining mess. When Marceline was far enough away his face turned dark as he remembered those bruises on her.

”When Fionna and Marcy are safe…I’m going to Kill him.”

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Simon left Fionna and Ice Marcy with Cake in his room. He gave them the remote just in case they would have to bail, Cake doesn’t know what’s going on but they’ve explained to her that somethings not right in this world.

”Daddy where are you going?” Ice Marcy asked worriedly,

Simon smiled putting a hand on her head, “I’m just going to talk with the winter king right now.” He assured her, he wasn’t going to refer to that monster as her Father anymore. He didn’t deserve that title.

”Are you sure?” Ice Marcy asked with a whimper,

Simon kneeled down to her and kissed her head, “I’m sure.” He said with a smile,

The sweet little girl smiled back at him and he then looked at Fionna, “Take care of her,” he said,

Fionna nodded and he left the room.

He walked down the hallway clenching his fists in anger he was shaking with rage. He sees the Winter King skating through the hall and he walks up.

”Ah Hello fellow Petrikov, say I was wanting to ask you if your willing to stay another-“ 

PUNCH

The winter king landed on the floor with a Yelp holding his face, the crown fell off and he looked up at Simon, 

“What the hell?!” He yelled in disbelief 

“We’re leaving Today!” Simon yelled at him then before the Winter King could think simon grabbed the crown and held it up as Winter King tried to stand.

Without hesitation he SLAMMED the crown against the winter king’s head knocking him out.

”Bastard.” he Huffed

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The group was walking through the snow, Ice Marcy was so happy to be outside for the first time ever and kept laughing and running through the snow and jumping on the ground.

”Simon I don’t get it. Why don’t we just put your replica crown on right here? Why don’t we just press the button and go home?” Fionna asked him

”Because we need to be far enough away that he won’t see us, and I can’t risk us ending up in the wrong dimension when I first try on this crown. It’s a replica it’s not the original. It could have extreme consequences if I can’t control it like he did.” Simon explained to her,

“We just need to test it somewhere isolated, and if it goes alright then we can jump to a new dimension where we’ll figure out how to zap you both back into my head….Also I…I want to find someone to take care of marceline first.” He admitted,

“I’d rather us test it here so that if all goes wrong, you can take the remote and run away from me with her… find a different way into my head when I’m unconscious or not looking or whatever.” He told them 

“Wait aren’t you going to take care of her?” Cake asked him, but Simon sighed.

”I want to. More than anything do I want to give that little girl the home she deserve…” he said sadly, “But I don’t know how much I can trust myself while wearing this crown…I want her to end up being taken care of and being safe.” He said with a sigh.

Fionna reached over touching his shoulder with a smile, “Hey if all goes wrong, she can always come with us. We’ll take care of her.” She promised, and Simon smiled gratefully at her.

Before he could put the replica crown on suddenly candy surrounded them and they all gasped.

”Ahh! Monster!” Ice Marcy cried hiding behind Simon. 

Fionna pulled out her sword and Cake formed a wall around Simon and Ice Marcy.

”HAHAHA! Heya baby! Long time no see handsome!”

the candy queen cackled.

”She’s back.” Simon muttered.

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Everyone was inside the cage, Simon once again has little candy handcuffs and sighs. 

“Well, here we go again…” he muttered, then he frowned when he heard sniffling. He looked behind him to see Ice Marcy curled up crying.

”Marcy…” he said sadly then he kneeled down to her. He couldn’t properly hold her with the cuffs, so he sat down next to her so she could climb into his lap and hold onto him, “Shhh everything will be okay.” He tried to reassure her, but she kept crying.

”I’m scared daddy.” She whimpered, “She’s been attacking the palace for as long as I can remember and now she has all of us in her cage!” She said frightened then she cried harder and Simon tried to console her as best he could.

”Man this sucks…” Fionna said slouching deon next to them. Cake sat down with Fionna. 

“Come on girl don’t let this getcha down! The second we get an opening I’ll burst through this cage and set us all free!-“ Cake tried to say but Simon shook his head,

”Don’t bother. She designed this cage to withhold almost anything.” He told them

”Well…Ooh I can shrink down and attack them!” Cake suggested,

”Yeah that’s a good idea!” Fionna exclaimed.

Simon smiled and nodded, “That might work.”

Ice Marcy however looked doubtful, the ice scouts weren’t here to save them like they had saved her daddy before, as she cried she suddenly opened her eyes and realized something…

all of her tears were frozen, they shattered when they hit the ground…that’s how it’s been her entire life. She has frozen tears, she’s sensitive to heat, she has a natural cold body temperature…

The Winter King has powers and he created her using his powers so…

maybe she has powers too?

Only one way to find out…

She took a deep breath and held out her hands aiming for the lock…to everyone’s surprise the lock frosted over.

”Marcy! You-you have ice powers!” Simon exclaimed in shock.

”Oh yeah baby!” Cake yelled and made her fist super large and she BROKE the frozen lock causing the cage to swing open.  

“We’re free!” Fionna yelled running out, Ice Marcy then froze the cuffs on Simon’s wrists and he was able to break the cuffs off. He smiled at Ice marcy standing up and holding her.

”Marcy, you are a remarkable little girl.” He said kissing her head, and the sweet little girl happily snuggled against him.

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The group peaked from behind the wall to see the Candy Queen had fallen asleep and was snoring.

”Come on gang,” Simon whispers leading the way out.

They carefully tip-toed past the candy queen’s bed

The two humans, the cat, and the ice girl managed to not wake up the candy queen and make it to the other side of the room. When they made it through the door all of them breathed a breath of relief.

”Now we just gotta find the exit and get out of here.” Simon stated

”What if she comes back, daddy?” Marcy asked worriedly

”Don’t worry,” Fionna replied, “We’ll be ready if she does.”

”And Let’s try to not get caught.” Simon added, he smiled at Ice Marcy, “It’ll be okay, darling.” He promised her.

They kept walking closer to the door but when they opened it they were shocked to see the entire hallway was dark, no lights.

”Alright we’ll need to stay close so we don’t get separated.” Simon warned.

They all nodded and then started walking down the dark hall. Simon whispers, “Be careful. We have to make sure we find the right door that leads out of here.”

As they kept walking the hallway got darker and darker.

“Wow! This is darker than those boxes I shut myself in at home.” Cake commented 

“Shhh. We need to stay quiet.” Simon said,

They finally got to the end and Simon smiled opening the door,

”Fionna we made it!” Simon exclaimed….but he got no answer, “Fionna?”

Cake looked around, “I don’t see ice girl either.”

”Where- Where did they go?!” Simon panicked.

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Fionna opens her eyes and realizes she’s in one of the candy rooms, she panicked and started to shake when she realized the guy holding her has blue skin…

”Hahaha I’m so glad I found you my fair Fionna!” The winter king said with a grin,

”W-winter king,” Fionna stammered 

While they’d been walking down the dark hall, the winter king must have grabbed her and led her to the wrong room!

”Let me go.” Fionna said while shaking

”What?” He asked with an eyebrow raised,

Fionna then tried to scream and pull away,

“Let me GO! HELP-“ but he covered her mouth.

The winter king chuckled, “Oh my fair Fionna, you need to relax. I need you so that the others will come for you. I’m not going to hurt you. However I’d much prefer their arrival at my castle rather than this distasteful one,” He explained taking his hand off.

Fionna glanced around and her eyes landed on ice marcy. She was unconscious.

”Ice Marcy!” She gasped 

”Oh yes her, I do need my daughter back. She’s mine and isn’t supposed to leave the castle.” the winter king said seriously.

Fionna angrily shoved him but he grabbed her wrists holding her in place, “Ah Ah Ah, that’s not very nice my fair lady.” He whispered with a warning look.

He pushed her back against the wall and all her prior confidence left.

He was over her. Her back was against the wall. His hands on her wrists. She couldn’t fight. She was too scared to even scream.

”You’ll make it up to me, won’t you?~” He sang then leaned in close kissing her.

Tears rolled down her face.

”S-Simon.” she managed to whimper behind his lips.

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“You know, this place is a guest room. Guess the candy queen has guests that want to have fun like us.” He commented as he leaned against her.

The winter king kissed her from her face to her shoulders. His hands went to her lower body, she was frozen (pun not intended) with fear and kept crying.

”Fionna you are crying.” He observed lifting up her chin, “Am I not enough for you?” He asked with a seemingly concerned look that made her shiver.

She didn’t know how to feel, he seemed genuine but he’s already hurt her before, he’s not a good guy, but he doesn’t seem like he’s trying to be the bad guy either..?

“I-I just-“ she tried to stutter but his grip tightened on her arm making her whimper, “Y-you’re hurting me.” She told him.

He hummed a bit, “Pain’s part of the fun, remember?” He said with a smile, his grip tightens and he uses his powers to make it freezing. She cried out because her arms started to turn purple from the freezing cold grip.

”A-Ah!” 

“Mmm let’s try something new.” He whispered with a grin, he then turned her to face the wall and grabbed her waste.

Tears rolled down her face, “No! No no no-“ she begged, he was about to go further but then they heard a yawn. He quickly let go of her and she fell to the ground curled up crying. She held her legs close and her face buried in her knees.

”D-Daddy?” Ice marcy gasped,

”Ah My darling ice princess! You’re awake!” He cheered with a clap of his hands.

She whines backing away from him but he picked her up, “Ah Ah Ah. You’re in big trouble missy, you disobeyed daddy and that’s not okay.” He told her with a glare, he points to her hands and little ice cuffs appeared on her before he put her down.

she looked up at him with a hurtful look but he shook his head, “You stay right there. And keep your eyes to the wall. Daddy has some business with Fionna. If I catch you peeking I’ll have you locked up when we get home.” He warned.

The 5 year old girl knew she couldn’t beat him so she turned around whimpering. Then he walked back over to Fionna whom shivered frightened, “Now…Where were we.” He grinned a sharp toothed smile

Fionna screamed when he jumped at her, her screams made Ice Marcy flinch. He pinned Fionna onto the guest room’s bed, he ripped open her bra and she screamed in terror, he forcefully kissed her to muffle her screams.

Just as he was about to remove her shorts suddenly the door BURST open.

”What’s going on in here?!-“ Cake yelled then her eyes widened when she saw Winter King over Fionna. She screamed in anger running at him scratching his face.

”Ah!” Winter king yelled as his face was scratched up. The crown fell off and Fionna grabbed some of the blanket off the bed to cover herself.

”DONT YOU TOUCH HER!!!” Cake yelled in rage

Simon ran in after her and his face turned dark when he realized the Same thing as cake…he looked at the crying Fionna trying to cover up, then at the Winter King being scratched up on the ground. The Winter King managed to throw cake off him and looked at Simon.

”I’ll kill you.” Simon whispered, his fists shaking in rage

”What?” The winter king asks confused, he couldn’t hear Simon.

”I’LL KILL YOU!” Simon screamed and ran at the now powerless winter king

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Winter King barely has any time to react as Simon POUNCED on him.

They both landed on the ground with Simon on top.

”YOU.”

PUNCH

”HEARTLESS”

PUNCH

”MOTHER-FUCKING”

PUNCH

”BASTARD!!!”

Each punch landed in the Winter King’s face and he struggled to push Simon off, his face became bruised  very quickly.

”HOW DARE YOU?!” Simon yelled and held up a fist to punch him again but Winter King kicked him off.

”This isn’t your business Petrikov!” Winter King shouted back then he tried to reach the crown but Simon grabbed him by his legs.

”Oh no you don’t!” Simon yelled and using all his strength he managed to swing winter king into a table on the other side of the room.

”AGH!” The winter king yelled as the table broke under his weight. He grabbed a piece of wood from the table and got up running at Simon, “If a fights what you want!-“ he yelled 

The Wood managed to hit Simon’s back making him grunt. But he didn’t fall and grabbed a broom from the side holding it up.

”Why?! Why are you like this?! How could you have fallen so low as to hurt them like this?!” Simon yelled and HIT the winter king’s weapon out of his hand. 

The Winter King is once again defenseless so he resorts to his toxic words,

”How do you know she didn’t want it?” He said with a smirk

Simon’s eye twitches and he growled in disgust, “Your despicable. Actually you’re worse. I don’t even HAVE a word to describe someone as disgusting as you!” He yelled before he had a second thought and smirked, “No actually I do, you’re a Poxy.” He stated 

Winter King’s face then reddened with anger, “Why you…!” He yelled running at Simon trying to punch him back but being shorter was Simon’s advantage, he easily dodged the first 2 punches and while the 3rd hit him. It only hit his arm so he was able to retaliate and PUNCH the winter king’s chest.

“Oof!” The winter king then fell backwards and Simon STOMPED on his arm making him scream in pain, “Oh FUCK!”

Simon hmphed and finally stepped off of him.
“You can’t have my daughter! She’s MINE!” Winter king yelled possessively

“She isn’t a possession to you!” Simon yelled back, his blood still boiling.

”Yes she is! I made her! She’s MINE! And if I can’t have her then NOBODY can! She’s staying with me FOREVER! AND STAYING THE IMAGE THAT I WANT!” The winter king yelled 

Simon couldn’t take it anymore. He had to know.

“Why are you so insistent on Marceline staying with you?! She clearly isn’t happy with you! And you don’t even take care of her! You just keep her like she’s some little toy!”

“Because my marceline is DEAD!” The winter king finally yelled out in his rage.

silence…

Simon takes a shuttering breath in shock, his heart broke as he heard those words. His hands shook.

“W-what-“ 

“MY MARCELINE IS DEAD! AND ILL KEEP REMAKING HER AS MUCH AS I WANT UNTIL I HAVE ONE THAT WILL STAY!” The winter king yelled as tears were in his eyes.  

Simon had to hold back his emotions as he said these next words.

”That doesn’t mean you can just force her to be the child you lost.” He said while trying to keep standing.
“She doesn’t deserve that fate you forced her into! Wether you like it or not she’s her own person even if she has marceline’s memories. Your selfish to keep her close to you just to make YOURSELF feel better.”

’Dead. She’s dead. Of course. That explains everything. How did she die? Oh my marceline…’ he thought while holding back tears.

“I don’t fucking CARE!” The winter king shouted back as he king pushed himself up wincing holding his arm. “She’s MY daughter! She belongs with ME! And I’ll MAKE her into marceline!” 

He glares at Simon, “Im disappointed you know, I was quite fond of you fellow Petrikov.”

Simon walked closer to him, “Really?” He said mockingly then grabbed the winter king by his collar pulling him up to his face, His sadness and anger mixing together “Because I’ve DESPISED you since the beginning of this week!” 

He then KNEED the winter king’s gut The Winter King Yelped and gasped in pain. Before he had a chance to recover Simon slammed his fist on his back causing him to fall.

“You-You could have b-been like me, why-“ The Winter King stammered but Simon grabbed him by his white hair.

”I will NEVER be someone as DISGUSTING as YOU!” He yelled into the winter king’s face before finally dropping the injured man on the ground.

The winter king curled up coughing up blood, his face was bruised and Simon panted and winced holding his fist which had some blood on it from all the punching.

”Now I know how Finn felt…” he muttered to himself.

Then before he could think of what to do with the winter king, he heard crying and his eyes widened as he looked behind him. Cake was holding onto a terrified Fionna.

”Fionna.” Simon gasped and ran over leaving the winter king. He quickly removed his jacket and put it around her to give her some privacy. “Oh I’m so sorry,” he said pulling her into a hug. She held onto him crying against his shoulder.

”H-he-he- was going t-” she tried to stammer but Simon held her head.

”Shhhh, it’s alright, you can talk about it later. I’m here, I won’t let him hurt you anymore. I’m so sorry this happened.” He whispered to her while stroking her hair. Her hat had fallen off during the whole thing.

As he comforted her he didn’t notice the winter king had somehow crawled over to his crown. Before he grabbed Ice Marcy covering her mouth before she could scream, and sneaking out of the room.

Simon hadn’t seen this because his back was turned and he and Cake were focused on Fionna in that moment….

When he turned around and saw the winter king gone. He felt irritated. “He got away…” he muttered bitterly.

Then Fionna realized something and wiped off her tears sniffling 

”H-he took marcy.”

Simon’s irritation turned to horror.

Winter King is seen running through the candy Queen’s castle. But without his ice scouts leading the way he gets lost easily. He doesn’t know where the exit is and Ice Marcy can’t scream because of the hand over her mouth. Not having any other choice he hides in a nearby room where luckily there weren’t candy guards.

When they were alone he glared down at Ice Marcy.

”Now, we can finally talk about your behavior.” He said with a stern glare then he locked the door before freezing it over with strong ice so nobody could come in.

Ice Marcy gulped.

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“What did I clearly say?

Children must listen!” Winter king sings as he makes sure that door is frozen shut.

The room is small, it has 2 windows, that door, and a staircase leading down.

“What were you not to do?

Children must see.” He pulled her away by her ice cuffs and she cries.

“And learn~

Why could you not obey?!

Children should listen

What have I been to you?” He asked kneeing down to her. Her face turned shameful and sad

“What would you have me be?

A regular human being?” He asked with a seemingly hurt expression

Her eyes widened and she shook her head No but he sighs turning his head

“Ah, but I am magic

I am immortal

Im not enough for you.” He muttered

“You are upset to be my princess.”

She shook her head “No…”

“You are upset…

You don't understand~” he sang while looking at his crown.

Ice Marcy felt bad but she walked in front of him looking up

“I love my life daddy, but I don’t wanna be a child forever,” she tried to explain, “I wanna grow! Make friends! Explore and have adventures!” She gestured to him with her cuffed hands, “I wanna be strong like you!”

He looked at her and she continues on

“How can I take over the kingdom one day if I’m gonna stay 5 forever? I wish to see the world! I wish to fall in love one day! Maybe have a prince for myself!” She cried.

He shakes his head and lifts her up.

“Don't you know what's out there

in the world?~” he sings softly

His sits down on a chair holding her in his lap.

“Someone has to shield you

from the world~

Stay with me~” He sings holding her close to his chest and kissing her head. She looked up and was shocked to see a tear slide down his cheek. He wipes the tear off and stands up with her.

“Princes wait there in the world,

it's true~” he nodded,

“Princes, yes, but demons, vampires,

and the candy queen, too~” He explained to her then he held her up gesturing to their palace out the window, far away.

“Stay at home!~” his voice becomes louder as he puts her down and gestures to himself.

“I am home!~” he sings then he creates ice sculptures whom resemble Simon, Fionna, and Cake.

“Who OUT THERE

could LOVE you

more than I?!” He yelled loudly with angry tears and she flinches looking at the ice sculptures.

“What out there that

I cannot supply?!” He sings then his voice becomes soft and gentle again as he holds his heart. He holds out his hands and the cuffs melted off her wrists.

“Stay with me~”

Marcy sniffs looking down at her darkened wrists and she walks over hugging his leg, he puts his hand on her head.

“Stay with me~

Our world is dark and wild…”

He picked her up again and she snuggled against his chest as he held her head

“Stay a child~

With me you can be a child~”

Ice Marcy looked up at him and he smiled as another tear fell down his eye

“With me~” he sings once again with a kiss to her head and he held her closer.

A moment passed. She has relaxed against him and he knew he had won. So he drops the singing and his voice becomes serious.

“I gave you protection, love, a place in my wonderland…And yet, you disobeyed me.” He told her, she hid against him with a whimper

“No! Y-“ she tried to explain but he cut her off holding her up and looking into her eyes

“I never thought my own daughter would betray me like this, I could have broken you and left you out my kingdom everytime you turned away but I have gave you chance and chance because I hoped you would listen!” He scolded her

“I’m sorry…” she sniffled, but he shakes his head seeming reluctant

“Sorry isn’t enough my dear,” he said with a sad expression before he narrows his eyes again

“I love you my beautiful ice princess, so I will give you ONE last chance to live, if you disobey me one more time I will replace you with a new daughter. A new Marceline.” He warned her and she sniffles and nods

“And not to worry, you won’t have temptations in the way this time.” He said with a flick of his wrist and the ice sculptures melted

“What do you mean..?” Ice marcy asked fearfully. But he glared at her walking away holding her

“Because where you're going No one will ever see you again!” He finally yelled as he grabbed her and started walking down the stairs again, ready to find the exit and leave. “When we make it home, You’re going in the dungeon. Where I can keep an eye on you and make sure you stay home!”

“No! Daddy no!” She cries

”You’ve given me no choice Icicle, I cannot trust you.” He stated with a blank expression

”Please!! NO NO!” Ice Marcy begged crying and pulling on his clothes

But his face went from the gentle fatherly look to a cold king’s look.

Simon meanwhile was running through the candy hallway trying to find her.

“Damnit, Where are they?!” He cursed in his anger, then he stopped in his tracks and paled hearing the candy guards. He quickly hides behind a chest.

“Where’s my handsome king?!” Candy queen called out, “How’d those guys get away! Find them!”

The candy guards walked past him, he peaks out from behind the chest before he gets up and continues running to find Ice Marcy.

Simon finds the frozen door,

“Marcy!” He yelled in worry. Then he glared and KICKED at the door repeatedly, but the ice was too hard, “MOTHER-FUCKER!” He cursed in irritation. He grabbed a chair and tried to break the door but the chair broke instead.

“Damnit,” he sighs then he realized something, “He only froze the door…” Simon smirked and quickly grabbed something heavy, it happened to be a table. And he THREW it at the wall beside the door breaking a whole through and he was able to crawl through the small space.

When he reached the inside he saw the staircase, “I’m coming sweetheart.” He promised and started running down the staircase.

He didn’t see that the candy queen had heard this and found him.

“Oooh I like a game of cat and mouse!” She laughs and runs after him.

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Winter King is carrying her away. He didn’t listen to her begging and crying.

‘Other daddy doesn’t treat me like this’ she realized with sadness and tears

‘Daddy said he only wants to replace someone else, he doesn’t care about me dying’

As she realized this she became angry and upset and hurt….she finally got upset and started screaming and kicking him.

“STOP fighting me child.” He growled at her and she bit his arm “OW!” He yelled

“NO! You can’t take me away! I wanna go with them!” She yelled and her hands started to glow. She held them up and blasted him with a breeze. He was so shocked he dropped her and she backed away.

“Child what are you doing?!” He yelled at her

“I don’t wanna go with you! I like being with other daddy and ms Fionna! I’ve learned so much and had so much fun!” She yelled back then gestured to the ice on the ground, “I have powers like you! Why didn’t you ever tell me!” She asked with a hurt expression.

“Because you aren’t ready! And because your exactly how I want you.” He stated with a firm look.

“Wh-why do you hurt me? Y-you say you love me.” Ice Marcy asked with frozen tears falling from her face.

“Because you’re my daughter. I expect you to obey me. You’re meant to be exactly what I made you! Do you think they would even know how to care for you? They could never understand you like I do.” He stated,

“But they do!” Marcy protested, “They love me! They cared for me! They would have taken me with them!”

Winter King laughs cruelly and this shocks her, “Do you really think that?” He asked in a mocking voice, “My darling girl you really are stupid, I love you so much.” He said,

“Wh-what? What do you mean?” Ice marcy asked in confusion and hurt

“Those people don’t care about you. They just need to grab that crown and leave.” He stated with a smirk.

“Y-you’re wrong.” Ice Marcy whimpered and his eyes narrowed, he didn’t like that.

“Oh, so you’re questioning your father?” He challenged walking around her, “Do you think daddy’s lying?” He asked with a raised eyebrow.

“N-no I just-“ she tried to explain but he held up a hand.

“No no I see it clearly now.” He said in a mocking tone. Then he begins to sing again, this time in a more condescending tone

“Marceline knows best

Marcy’s so mature now.” He cooes to her with a glare

Ice Marcy backs away fearfully

“Such a clever, grown-up miss

Marceline knows best!” He yelled and shoved her back. She cried landing on the ground

“Fine, if you're so sure now

Go ahead then, see if he’ll come back!” He takes his crown off for a second shoving it in her face.

“THIS is why he's here!~

Don't let him deceive you~

If it was brought to him,

you’d see~” he sang to her

He puts the crown back on his head

“Trust me, my dear,” he snaps his fingers

“That's how fast he'd be gone!

I’d just say I told you so!~” he laughed and waved his hands

Down the hallway Simon paused as he heard this. And he clenched his fist hearing the winter king’s words.

“Oh, Marceline knows best!

So if he's such a perfect parent!

Go and see if he will come back!” He yelled at her, so sure that Simon would leave her…

And if he doesn’t? He’ll just destroy this

Ice Marceline and make a new one.

“Even when he's leaving

You still keep believing!

Father knows best-.”

He raised a hand to freeze her again and she gasped covering her face but Suddenly a shoe was thrown hitting his face

“OW-What?!” he yelled then he looked at Simon and he looked pissed off. He was only wearing one shoe showing he was the one that threw it.

“I’d never leave her! Don’t fill her head with those twisted lies!” Ice Marcy looked up surprised, “You’re going back to your darn castle!” He yelled.

Winter King glared, “And what will YOU do if I don’t?“ he then raised his hands to freeze Simon,

Ice Marcy gasped seeing this and realized she had a choice to make…

She could go against her daddy, the man she’s known her whole life, the man who GAVE her life…or she could go against the man who’s she only known for a week, a man who treated her good, cared about her feelings, and protected her…

Making her decision her hands glowed and she FROZE Winter King’s hands blocking his powers.

“WHAT?!” He yelled in shock looking down at the ice on his hands he glared at Ice Marcy.

“Leave my daddy alone!” She yelled up at winter king and Simon is shocked.

Just then the candy queen made it down the stairs, “MY BOYS IM HERE!!!” She yelled laughing maniacally and she shot candy from her hands at the same time Marcy Shot Ice

Simon gasped and Ducked under the candy so it flew past him.

Both the candy and ice powers at the same time hit Winter king trapping him into a popsicle from the waist down.

Winter King looked down  at his body which was trapped. “Oh great…” he grumbled

The Candy Queen hugged him with her insane giggles and he couldn’t run anywhere since he was frozen. Fionna and cake suddenly ran down the stairs. Fionna is still wearing simon’s jacket.

“Simon did you find her-?“ Fionna asked then she saw the crown on the ground. And the Candy queen cuddling a detained Winter King. She picked up the crown surprised.

“You guys defeated him!” she said with a smile, she laughed a bit relieved,

“I’ve been waiting for this!!!” The candy queen cheered then she kissed the disgusted Winter King on his mouth.

“EUGH!” He yelled but then suddenly something happened. Suddenly she backed away shaking.

“I-uh-“ she shivered and then suddenly a pink glow surrounded her and when she lifted her head up she was back to normal “Huh.”

Simon stared in shock, “Princess BUBBLEGUM.” He whispered.

“I'm free! The curse has been lifted!” Bubblegum cheered in joy

The Winter King paled in fear and he ended up falling to the ground which broke the popsicle surrounding him. But he couldn’t get up and run. He held his head screaming.

“T-the visions! Not again! Not again!!!!” He yelled in fear

Fionna stared at him terrified and Ice Marcy is shaking our of confusion/horror.

“Winter King cast a spell to project the madness of the crown on to you.” Simon figured out pointing to her.

“Yeah. He zapped it right into my brain-basket.” She muttered in irritation, then she looked around noticing Fionna and Ice Marcy were shaking in fear. “What happened….” She said in confusion

“Well…” Simon sweated as he was hesitant to tell her but Cake didn’t have that filter

“He’s a rapist and an abuser!” Cake yelled pointing at Winter King.

Bubblegum’s face twisted into disgust, “I knew he was a mess but that’s just…ugh!” She yelled in rage,

“Ice and snow. Power of frost.” The winter king muttered curled up on the ground. But then suddenly he was lifted up by an angry Simon and Bubblegum.

“Wh-whas happenin lady?” The Winter King slurred looking at Bubblegum

Ice Marcy and Fionna aren’t paying attention. Fionna is trying to process this whole thing and Ice Marcy is just looking down at a puddle. Into her reflection.

‘Does my life matter anymore?’ The toddler wondered in sadness, ‘Daddy isn’t a good person. He wanted me to replace someone’ She finally accepted, ‘But what now? I…I don’t want to be like him anymore.’

By the time Ice Marcy looked up again Winter King was standing up but he was bruised and bleeding and whining.

“That’ll show him.” Bubblegum grumbled.

Fionna snapped out of her shock realizing something.

“Hey Simon! You could put on this crown.” She said with a smile then taped it a few times…she frowned when suddenly it glitched and the red jewels turned grey. “What…?” Her sword melted at her waist.

Then the Winter King’s appearance changed his nose disappeared, his murmuring stopped.

“M-my magic. It’s-“ he started then his skin turned its normal color and slowly paled. He turned super old in a matter of seconds.

“GONE! FIONNA! M-Marcy- Help me-“ he choked then he fell on the ground the giant and his body turned to dust. The impact was so heavy that it caused Ice Marcy to fall down in shock.

Simon is staring in horror realizing

‘That could have been me. I just watched myself die. In a horrifying way.’

Ice Marcy looked up and her eyes became tearful and she was shaking in terror.

“D-daddy?” She said in shock staring at her father’s ashes. Simon then realized this was 1000 times worse for her then it was for him right now. She just watched her father-her abuser- die in that way. She was only 5 years old mentally and emotionally.

“Marcy!” Simon called out, he kneeled down holding out his arms.

“DADDY!” She cried out running to him and she jumped into his arms.

He stood up holding her, “Oh my dear I was so worried.” He held her head to his chest to shield her and she cried into him. “Shhh it’s okay darling, don’t look.” He whispers to her taking her away from her father’s ashes.

Fionna is staring with tears in her eyes as she held the jacket tighter around herself and Cake hugged her. They had just watched a version of simon die. A version that had hurt them all in some way or another.

And Fionna and Ice Marcy didn’t know how to feel…

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Simon was holding a now sleepy Ice Marcy in one arm, and her base was tied on his back. He looked out the window and saw all of the winter kingdom has melted. He sighs looking at Bubblegum.

“This whole thing has been…insane to say the least.” He commented, then he realized something “How come she hasn’t melted like the rest of that guy’s creations?” He asked

“I can’t remember much as the Candy Queen. But I vaguely remember him creating something with the magic of someone else.” Bubblegum said.

“Hm, I see.” Simon said then he hmphed at the thought of that guy, he was furious with him but couldn’t beat the guy anymore. The guy was dust. “What a wad.”

“Yes.” Bubblegum agreed

“And he kept doing that to you.” He said getting more agitated

“Yeah.” Bubblegum frowned

“For a hundred years!” He finally exclaimed

Bubblegum deadpans “Yeah. I'm trying not to dwell on it.”

Simon sheepishly bows forward “I apologize for the terrible behavior of my fellow Simon….But I do feel kinda vindicated.” Then he looked down at Ice Marcy whom is now asleep, and he glared, “And I promise I would NEVER have done the awful things that man did…”

Bubblegum nodded in understanding then smiles.

“There is much work to be done. Where are my beloved candy citizens?”

Fionna and Cake paled remembering how many candy people they slaughtered

“Uh... well... we'll go look.” Cake said

“It's like a fairy tale. My kiss must have removed the curse, switched us back.” Bubblegum said then she smiles at Fionna, “And you, you somehow deactivated the crown and eliminated the threat.” She put a candy piece on the new shirt Fionna was given. “I thank you, brave knight.” Bubblegum said with a kiss to her cheek.

Fionna blushed but she felt bad and lowered Bubblegum’s hand. “I'm not a brave knight…” she whispered then she walked away with a sigh.

She sat down on the stairs looking at Cake.

“What did I do wrong?” She asked sadly

Suddenly scarab appeared over her

“What you did wrong is exist.”

They gasped and Fionna yelled out “Simon, get us out of here!”

Simon panicked and quickly ran over to her with Ice Marcy in his arms. He pushed the button and they disappeared right before Scarab could catch them.

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Simon was looking around this new dimension. He was surprised by how peaceful it is. And…there were babies. EVERYWHERE.

Suddenly he felt Ice Marcy stir awake. She yawned and he smiled holding her up.

”Well Hello there sleepyhead.” He said with a smile,

Ice Marcy is confused looking around, “Daddy where are we?”

“Some kind of baby dimension..?” He said looking around, “Everyone here is much younger and around the same age apparently.”

Ice Marcy then gasped, “We’re in another dimension?! You…” she looked up surprised, “You took me with you…?”

Simon was shocked by her question and he sat down holding her on his lap, “Sweetheart, of course I took you with us. I meant what I said when I told the winter king I would never leave you as long as it’s in my power.” He said with a smile, “And even if something were to happen to me. I’d make sure you’d go to a wonderful new home.”

Ice Marcy giggled hugging him tightly, “I love you daddy.”

Simon teared up and held her closer. “I love you too darling.”

Ice Marcy then looked up at him smiling, “Ooh did you get my base?!” She asked

He chuckled and untied the base from his back, “Right here.”

”Yay!” She cheered hugging her base, then she looked up at Simon with big happy eyes.

”Daddy can we play another song? Pleeeease!” 

Simon’s heart swelled up and he smiled again, “Of course honey.”

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Simon watched as baby finn and baby Jake crawled on him, a smile comes to his face as he held them both. Slowly other babies crawled to him since he was much bigger.

He’s surrounded by baby magic man, baby rainicorn, baby finn and Jake, baby bubblegum, even baby ice king. He picks up baby ice king for a moment taking the crown off his head. He squeezes it and It squeaks like a toy.

“This one's not gonna work either.” He said then he gently placed baby ice king on the ground. The baby makes little noises as he falls over on the soft ground. Cake meanwhile is cuddling with baby finn, baby Jake, and baby tree trunks. 

Cake shapeshifts into a stroller and Simon smiled pushing her over to Fionna. He loved this world full of adorable little babies. Cake shapeshifts back to normal and baby finn and baby Jake crawled over to baby cinnamon bun.

“What's wrong, Fi?” Cake asked 

Simon frowned at her as she sighs,

”I don’t know…I-I should be happy he’s gone but…I feel upset? I-I don’t know.” She said curling up hugging her legs.

Simon put a hand on her shoulder, “Hey. It’s alright, just because someone is a bad person doesn’t mean your feelings matter any less. He was a manipulator and a liar. That’s not your fault.”

Fionna smiled a little at his words but then looked sad again…

“Back there, I thought I was living my dream.” She said quietly tugging on her sleeve. “But I was just hurting a bunch of innocent candy people. Have I been hurting people in all these universes?” She asked in sadness

Simon shakes his head, “That place was messed up because that Simon was messed up. The next world will have a magic crown that will work, and I'll be cursed the right way.” He promised and held out a fist with a smile.

Fionna smiled and bumped her fist against his. They are then joined by baby finn and both of them laughed a bit. Ice Marcy giggles and also puts her fist to them.

Ice Marcy then looked around and blinks when she noticed one baby with grey skin, “Daddy, that baby looks like me!” She said pointing to the baby.

That caught Simon’s attention and he turns to the said baby….his heart swelled up in awe and tears came to his eyes when he saw baby marceline.

”Ah!” Baby Marcy cooes

Simon walked over and picked her up. The sweet little one was chewing on a toy apple. He smiled tearfully and hugged her close, “She’s perfect.”

Ice Marcy smiled up at Simon, “Who is she daddy?”

Simon chuckles and kneels down to Ice Marcy holding the baby where she could reach, “This is a baby version of the marceline from my world.” He explained

Ice Marcy’s eyes sparkled with curiousity and he gently handed the baby to her helping her hold the baby.

”Support her head- there you go. You got this.” He encouraged with a smile.

Ice Marcy stared down at Baby marcy. Baby Marcy Cooes touching ice marcy’s cold face.

”Whoa…” Ice Marcy whispers in awe.

Simon put his arms around both versions of marceline’s. His beautiful girls. They may not be the same as his Marcy, and he would never pressure them to be, their all their own person despite being alternates….but in his eyes every Marceline was beautiful in every way. She meant the world to him, every version or incarnation of her. 

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Simon decides to take a nap with the babies and Ice Marcy is with him. While their asleep Fionna is curled up beside a bunch of pillows. Cake frowned looking at her.

”Fi? Are you okay?” Cake asked

Fionna said nothing and so Cake looked at the bruises on her.

”Does it still hurt?” Cake asked concerned

Fionna shrugged sadly.

“I-I don’t know cake…Yes? No? ….I don’t know!” She buried her face in her knees,

“I-I still feel the physical pain, but it’s numbed? Like it’s…supposed to be there? I guess? I had a week to get used to it…” she tried to explain.

But it didn’t make sense to her. Nothing made sense about what happened. She knew Simon said it was okay to feel bad, she knew he said it wasn’t her fault…

so why did it feel wrong? Why did it feel right? Why did it feel like she should just get over it? Why does it feel like she should still be sad things didn’t work out?

Fionna sighs and then her voice became softer as she sings.

“I can’t,

keep pushing this down,

it’s so intense…” she sings with a sigh…

Then she looked down at the bruises on her arm

”Why do I keep trying

it doesn’t make any sense.”

She clenched her fist and tears formed in her eyes.

Cake looked up at Fionna with sadness and concern.

“Every move that I make,”

She made gestures and a small flashback plays in her head of her slaughtering those candy folks.

”Is just another mistake!”

She laid down with tears in her eyes.

”I wonder what it would take!

because it feels like there’s a 

whole inside my body.”

Her hand goes over her chest

”Like there’s a hole inside my heart~”

Another flash in her head shows the winter king holding her face and smiling at her with a gentle smile

“It’s like this feeling is gonna consume me!”

The winter king in said flashback then grabbed her while past Fionna cried and told him it hurt

”If I keep waiting

for this thing to be torn apart!”

The flashes end in her head and she curls up pulling down the ears of her hat

”Ohhh it feels like

I’m all froze up inside~”

she closes her eyes

“It’s like

I’m all froze up inside~”

Cake curled up beside Fionna as she cries while singing her final part

”It’s like

I’m all froze up Insi-I-I-I-ide~”

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Simon was so tempted to stay in this world, the babies crawling on him and their adorable cooes and especially baby marcy? It warmed up his dad heart.

But he didn’t want to put this innocent young world in danger when the scarab inevitably found them again.

”Alright we gotta go now.” He said yawning and stretching out his arms. The babies crawled away and he didn’t notice Ice Marcy had secretly snuck Baby Finn and Baby Marcy into Fionna’s backpack.

Cake grabbed some milk first to treat herself and Ice Marcy picked up her Bass.

“Where to next daddy?” She asked with a big innocent smile.

He smiled back at her and lifted her into his arms careful of the Bass, “Well, we’ll find out when we get there sweetheart.”

He kissed her head and she giggled. It warmed his heart to spend this time with her. Especially since he knew that when he inevitably becomes Ice King again, he will have to leave her with a proper care giver. So he’s going to spend as much time and love with her as possible.

”Alright let’s go.” Fionna muttered.

Simon was still half asleep and couldn’t process the fact that Fionna sounded so sad. 

“Alright, got your stuff?” He asked pulling the remote from his pocket.

”Yeah yeah we got everything,” Fionna waved off

Ice Marcy giggles behind her hands, nobody knows why but they just assume she’s being silly.

’Im getting a new brother and sister’ she thinks secretly

Then Simon pressed the button and they zapped out of that world. 

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They appeared in the streets of a new dimension. Cake finished the milk before tossing the bottle away.

”Nothing's gonna top that universe.” She stated with a matter of fact.

Simon was still half asleep with a relaxed smile,

”Best nap of my life.” he sighed 

Ice Marcy giggles hugging his leg.

”I liked that world daddy!”

He smiled tiredly putting a hand on her head.

Fionna looks at him with a blank look and observes the steam coming from his jacket.

”Your pocket's smoking.” She said deadpanned

Simon suddenly was awake then and his eyes widened as he quickly grabbed the remote

”Oh! Ooh!” he yelped and started blowing the smoke off, “Ow ow ow hot!”  

“Daddy are you okay?!” Ice Marcy asked in fear,  she reached out to touch the remote but he held it out of her reach.

”No no no NO. If this is too hot for me I know it’s too hot for you, Marcy sweetie you’re an ice elemental.” He explained quickly while trying to hold in screams of pain as his hands burned.

”Oh, do you want me to freeze it then?” She offered holding up a hand.

”AHH! NO!” He yelled and quickly stopped her

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While Simon dealt with the remote Dilemma Fionna was walking away, a sad blank look on her face. Cake had tried to comforting soft path and that didn’t seem to work, so maybe the better thing to do was get Fionna’s mind off it? A reality check? That seemed to work when Marshall Lee came over the apartment.

“Fionna? What's the matter? You still pouting about that winter fling?” Cake asked her, when Fionna didn’t answer she shapeshifted to Fionna’s height putting an arm around her.

”Okay... real talk. That frosty biscuit was stone-cold nasty. He hurt you and Ice Marceline, he don’t deserve to be in your thoughts or have your time of day.” She said “Mmhm, He deserved exactly what he got.”

But Fionna didn’t feel any better,

”What about all those candy people? Did they deserve to be chopped up?” She muttered sadly

“That was self-defense! It wasn’t the same as what he did.” Cake exclaimed 

“I still feel bad, okay?” She Sighs “I wanna make things better, not worse…” she rubbed her arm with another sad expression. Her hand rubbed over her bruises, most of them were fading but it was still marks on her.

“You will. Once we get the crown, we'll change everything.” Cake said with a smile then gestured to the ruined city “We can't make this world any worse.” She said.

Fionna looked up at the ruined buildings.

’Yikes, I wonder what’s up with this world.’ She wondered 

Then Simon caught up with Ice Marcy on his back.

”Bad news, gang. The jewel's magic is depleting.” He gestured to the remote, “It might only be good for one more crown-dimension jump. So we gotta make this world count.” He explained

Ice Marcy frowned, “Daddy what happens if it stops working before we’re at your home?”

Simon didn’t have an answer for her because he didn’t know what they would do.

Fionna wondered about Ice Marcy’s question herself before she saw something and paled backing away.

”We should go now.” She says quietly

“Weren't you listenin'?” Cake said

”Yeah daddy just said-“ Ice Marcy started but then Fionna pointed up.

A few vampires are standing there and they JUMP down after them.

”AH!” Ice marcy squealed in fear

”Vampires! Run!” Simon yelled and pulled ice marcy down from his shoulder to shield her against his chest.

Fionna, Cake and Simon ran to hide behind a car.

“Daddy what are we gonna do?!” Ice Marcy asked fearfully, Simon looks at her.

”Okay sweetheart listen to me. If things get bad I need you to use your ice powers again. This time against those vampires.” He told her seriously.

Ice Marcy looked hesitant, “My ice powers…like…with my father?” 

Simon was surprised to hear the new title for the winter king but he winced at her words and nodded, “Yes, like with your father. I need you to protect yourself if anything happens to me. Okay?”

Before Ice Marcy could say anything suddenly Fionna realized someone wasn’t with them.

”Cake!” She yelled looking back and Cake is revealed to be fighting  the vampires but they kept getting up.

“We need to fashion some rudimentary stakes!” Simon exclaimed. Then he kneeled down to Ice Marcy, “Marcy wait right here it’s the safest place. If any of those things get close to you, freeze them!” He ordered before he quickly ran to a close by area to find wood.

Ice Marcy watched Fionna and Simon getting stuff then got an idea and held her hands out. She creates an icicle then uses her mind to morph it into some kind of stake.

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Somon grabs a chair and breaks it before sharpening the end.

Fionna tries to copy him with a smaller plank but Gasps in pain

“Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!” She cried and Simon looked at her in concern, then he paled when cake got distracted.

‘Oh no!’ He thought in horror

“Fionna?” Cake asked worriedly then a vampire escaped cake tried to punch him but was too late “Incoming!” She warned

Fionna gasped and as the vampire ran at her she broke the wood over his head. Chuckles are heard and Fionna looked up “Huh?”

Simon called out in a panic “Fionna, stab it in the heart!”

Fionna tried multiple times to stab the guy’s heart but failed everytime

“Ow!” The vampire grunted

“In the heart!” Simon yelled louder trying to quicken up his sharpening

‘Come on! Hurry up, Simon. The girls need you!’ Simon tried to encourage himself

“It's a lot harder in real life.” Fionna commented

She held up the wood again but the vampire didn’t hesitate and POUNCED on her

“Aah!” She screamed loudly and Simon gasped and tried to sharpen even faster not caring if he ended up cutting himself

‘Come on!! Why is it so hard to sharpen a perfect stake?!’ He thought in exasperation

“THATS IT!” Cake exclaimed and she let the vampires go before growing in size and biting their heads making them poof.

Fionna is still struggling to fight for her life.

“MS FIONNA!” Ice Marcy called with a fearful look, unfortunately that got the attention onto her, another vampire from the shadows crept up behind her.

“MARCY!!!” Simon yelled in horror pulling his hair

“Huh?” Ice Marcy looked behind her and gasped seeing the vampire. Without thinking she threw her makeshift ice stake directly at his heart poofing the vampire. She panted in disbelief, “I-I did it!” She yelled out cheerfully,

Simon stared in disbelief but he didn’t have time to think as he quickly ran over to help Fionna, he tried stabbing the vampire through the back as Fionna struggled to push the vampire off. Simon tried to stab as hard as he could but the vampire was struggling too much, Fionna wasn’t strong enough to keep him still.

“AHHH!” Fionna yelled under the vampire, “GET OFF ME!!!” She screamed and tears formed in her eyes.

In her head she had a small flashback of the winter king over her in a similar position.

“NO NO NO NO!!”

Simon’s eyes widened already guessing what’s going on and he tried to grab the vampire and hold it still while stabbing it,

‘Come on this is the worst time! Just die already! Damn it she’s having a flashback!!’

Thankfully Cake reached over and not the head of the vampire making the thing poof, it was so shocking Simon was knocked back for a minute. Fionna was still shaking in a panic but forcefully wiped her tears off.

“That was awesome!” Cake exclaimed after a burp.

“I-I almost got ate!” Fionna yelled in fear, but her hands were touching her chest right over her new black top. Simon knew her being killed was the last thing on her mind in that moment.

But he wouldn’t say anything now, not after that traumatizing moment for her.

“Ms Fionna are you okay?” Ice marcy asked then Simon finally had a moment to process everything that happened and all those terrified feelings came back. He ran over to Ice Marcy grabbing her and holding her close.

His heart was pounding and tears were in his eyes, he almost lost her. “Oh marcy my sweet sweet baby girl.” He cried in relief.

“I’m okay daddy!” Marcy said with a smile

Fionna looked at them and their small moment brought a tiny smile to her face, however she was still shaking a bit and had started to rub the bruises on her arms. She frowned looking around before looking at Simon whom has stood up holding Ice Marcy.

“This world is scary…” she commented.

“It reminds me of the Wastelands of Ooo, before Marceline took on the vampires there.” He said with a sad look wiping the tear off his eye.

More vampires then appeared making him and Fionna gasp, Simon held Ice Marcy tighter against his chest. Vampires are hissing, growling.

“Let's poof these suckers. Aah!” Cake yelled forming a bunch of stakes on her arms and running at them. But suddenly she was sprayed with something large and she yowled.

“Cake!” Fionna yelled in worry she ran over and Simon ran after her.

“No!” She cried out then she relaxed when she saw cake was fine

“Yow-ow-!” Cake whines from being wet

Simon kneeled down and touched the liquid licking it

“Holy water” he commented

Then they stood up when they saw something coming through the steam a peppermint colored tank.

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Simon’s eyes widen seeing the tank, he’s very nervous and holds his daughter close, she whimpered hiding against his shoulder:

Suddenly a Tank AI calls out

“Show me them teeth.”

Simon realizes they’re making sure they’re not vampires. So he quickly smiles a big grin followed by Fionna and Cake opens her mouth revealing skulls which bust open.

“The little one as well.” The AI ordered,

Simon paled a bit and panicked

‘Oh no. The winter king designed her EXACTLY like the original Marceline. She has the demon fangs.’

Simon put a hand on her head keeping her down and lied, “She-She’s sleeping!” He gestured to her “She’s just a child. Nothing more.” He tried to excuse.

Thankfully the AI seemed to buy it and the weapon is no longer aimed at them. Simon breathes relief.

“No vamps. Just dum-dums, ma'am.” The AI said,

Simon is taken aback by the remark, ‘Rude’ he thought with an unamused look.

Then someone stepped out wearing a mask. The weapon was up and Simon shook in fear holding Ice Marcy closer to him trying to hide her fangs, he saw Fionna held up her hands trying to show she was harmless, he would have done the same if he wasn’t trying to shield his child….he breathed relief when the masked person lowered their weapon.

“You left yourself vulnerable out there.” She takes off her mask revealing her face, “Buncha death wishers.” She muttered

“Princess Bubblegum.” Fionna said in surprise and Simon smiled in a bit of relief. She held out her hand for gratitude “Thanks for saving-“

Bonnie walked past her to talk to cake.

“Strange cat mutant, I saw how you chomped those vamp heads. Impressive.” She said

“Oh, that? Easy greasy, baby. The name's Cat-Cake.” Cake said smiling stretching out her arm, Bonnie shakes her hand.

‘There’s something….different about this bubblegum.’ Simon thought cautiously, he kept Ice Marcy close to him and she shook with fear.

Simon didn’t feel comfortable revealing Ice Marcy’s face to this version of Princess Bubblegum. He couldn’t risk it…

“Bonnie. My team is on an urgent mission, and I could really use your murder skills.” She explained.

“Sorry, lady, but I got my own mission to think about.” Cake replied

Fionna walked over and explained “We're looking for a magic crown.” She holds out her hands “Maybe you've seen it?”

“Seems our interests coincide after all.” Bonnie said standing up, The Vampire King has the crown.“ Bonnie stated walking past Fionna as lightning stuck.

“Vampire King?” Fionna asked in confusion/nervousness

“He uses it to summon clouds and keep the sky perpetually dark. And vampire-friendly.” She explained as Thunder crashes again. “I'm gonna slay him or die trying.”

Simon gulped a bit,  ‘She’s definitely different from the bubblegum of my world. I don’t think she’d react well to seeing Marcy…’ he nervously looked down at Ice Marcy and whispered to her so Bonnie can’t hear.

“Sweetheart stay low.” He said as quietly as possible, Ice Marcy nodded a little against his jacket.

“Now, that is a party I don't wanna miss.” Cake said shapeshifting again

“And when you're done with that, we can get the crown?” Fionna asked cautiously to make sure.

“Sure. Let's get off the street, blood bags.” Bonnie said walking past them but she paused when she saw Ice Marcy had peaked at her. She noticed her fangs.

“You-You liar!” She aimed her weapon at Ice Marcy who gasps Simon paled and held Marcy closer to him trying to shield her

“Wait wait I can explain!!!” He yelled

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“YOUR HARBORING ONE OF THEM!” Bonnie yelled at Simon and Ice Marcy whimpered,

”D-Daddy!” She cried 

Bonnie seemed even angrier hearing this, “Your a traitor of your own people! You had a child with one?!” 

Simon shakes his head No, “NO! She’s Adopted! A-and she’s NOT a vampire!”

Bonnie looked puzzled at this But kept her weapon up, “Explain!” She ordered.

Simon shivered and tried to calm Ice Marcy down stroking her hair, “She’s NOT a vampire. She’s an ice elemental, she was crafted specifically to resemble demons. Demons have fangs. She’s NOT a vampire.” He carefully explained.

Bonnie wasn’t buying it though, “Prove it!” She ordered.

Simon looked at Ice Marcy and nodded to her, the poor scared girl held out her hand and created some ice cubes in her hand. They fell to the ground and melted like normal ice.

Bonnie seemed satisfied and lowered her weapon, “Hm. So you’re telling the truth.” She stated.

”Yes, so can we please ride with you in your vehicle?” Simon asked cautiously.

”Let’s go.” Bonnie stated and walked up to the tank with the others behind her. The door closes and the tank rides down the street. Bonnie was driving.

”Your powers might be useful. What can you do with them?” Bonnie asked

Ice Marcy was still shaken up and Simon was trying to console her, “Shhh, it’s alright sweetheart.” He whispers while rocking her in his arms. He then looked at Bonnie and answered for Ice Marcy, “She only recently discovered how to use her powers, we don’t know everything she’s capable of but so far she’s frozen things, and crafted different shapes from ice.” Simon explained

Bonnie hummed a minute, “With your magic stretch cat and ice girl, we might have a much better chance.”

Simon didn’t like the idea of Ice Marcy fighting but he couldn’t really argue and risk Bonnie attacking his child again, this bubblegum wasn’t as considerate as the one of his world had become.

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The tank drove further down the street, Bonnie then gets up “Tank, autopilot.”

She walks over and gestures to the place.

“Navigation and artillery are up here, sleeping tubes, armory, and the rest is a combination war room, rec room, and mess hall.” She explained briefly.

Ice Marcy has finally calmed down, and Bonnie isn’t as hostile so Simon feels safe enough to put her down. Bonnie walks over to grab herself a drink. “Tank, gimme the usual.”

When she has her drink and takes a few sips she introduced everyone

“This is my team. Huntress, our expert marksman and survivalist. And that's our munitions expert, Martin Mertens.”

Martin adds playfully “Annnnd soup expert.”

Simon is surprised that this Martin is with Bubblegum. ‘Does that mean he’s not a despised person in this world?’ He wondered

“So what's the plan?” Cake asked

“Simple. Infiltrate the hive, get past hundreds of vampire minions.” Bonnie stated

“Hundreds?!” Fionna asked in terror

Simon grimaces, sure he knew that vampires weren’t the worst threat, but Ice Marcy almost died earlier and Fionna had a BAD flashback.

‘This is a disaster’ he thought

Ice Marcy looked nervous at that, “That sounds like a lot…”

Simon put a hand on her head reassuringly, “I won’t let them get to you, darling.”

Ice Marcy hugged his leg with a whimper.

Bonnie is unbothered “They're low-level threats. We can deal with them easily... with these.” She uncovers a box and pulls something out. Simon is impressed.

“Garlic bombs.” He breathed in surprise.

“I call them garbos. What we really have to look out for is the Star.” Bonnie warned and her mug broke as she clenched her fist.

Ice Marcy looks confused and a little frightened. Simon pulled her into his lap to stroke her hair.

“The Star?” Fionna asked then Huntress spoke up for the first time.

“The Vampire King's ward. Vicious. Merciless. The Star has outlived the rest of his inner circle. Trained by the V.K. himself.” Huntress said mysteriously while sharpening a stake

“I've got a score to settle with the Star.” Bonnie muttered putting a hand over her eyepatch.

Ice Marcy is confused and sad for her, “Did this Star hurt you?” She asked curiously

Bonnie huffed, “The Star hurts a lot, but I’ll have my revenge.” She vowed

Ice Marcy looked up at Simon whom held her to his chest, he wanted so badly to shield her from this awful world.

Cake whispers intrigued, “I live for this biz.”

Then Martin put a pot on the table

“Getcher beans and cabbage!” He said with a smile

“Beans!“ Cake and Fionna exclaimed as Bonnie put her mask back on

Simon smiles grateful they’re being given some real food, finally he could start getting Ice Marcy to eat healthier. “Thank you Martin.” He voiced taking a bowl for Ice Marcy, she’d confused by how the food looks.

Just then Fionna felt something moving in her backpack, she could hear two little voices cooing.

”Huh?” She said confused

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Fionna shakes her bag upside down and 2 little ones fall out.

“Beans.” Baby finn says and baby Marcy pulls at his Hat giggling

Fionna is shocked and gulps “Oh no.”

“Awww. Babyworld Finn and Marcy!” Cake cooes

“How could you bring children into this world?!” Bonnie said in disbelief

“It was an accident!” Fionna exclaimed then holds her head in horror “They must've crawled in during nap time…”

Ice Marcy smiles, “Yay! Time to play with them!”

Fionna and Simon looked at her,

“Marcy, sweetheart.” Simon breathes, “Did you put the babies in Fionna’s backpack?” He asked her

Ice Marcy smiles and nods “Uh huh! So we can play together later!” She exclaimed joyfully.

Simon is horrified, shocked, confused, and a little amused by this. He sighs holding his head, “What am I going to do with you…”

Cake grabs the babies and sniffs them before

Smiling at Bonnie.

“Wanna get in on this?” Cake asked

Bonnie was about to stand up and move but paused when she noticed something about Baby Marcy…baby marcy has vampire fangs, pointy ears, pale skin,…and looks like the Star. Surely this thing must be one of the star’s little minions!

Immediately she grabbed her weapon and aimed it at the baby, Simon’s eyes widened and he stood from his chair.

“What are you doing!!” He yelled

“The fangs! That skin! THIS BABY IS ONE OF THEM!” She exclaimed.

Simon tried to explain “She’s just a child! She has nothing to do with the vampires of this world she’s from a baby world-“

But Bonnie didn’t care and grabbed the baby by the back of her onesie, lifting her up. The little one cooes. “It doesn’t matter. It will grow up to be like them. There’s no saving this thing.” She said disgustedly, she had her finger on the trigger about to shoot,

Baby Marcy started crying from fear, and simon couldn’t take it.

It was like lighting speed, he ran over snatching the baby from Bonnie and shielding her with his body.

“How dare you?!” She yells in anger

“I WONT let you kill my daughter!” He snapped back

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Simon held the wailing baby Marcy close to his chest, Ice Marcy was terrified of Bonnie, and Fionna and Cake gasped,

“So you DID have a child with a vampire?!” Bonnie accused

“NO! She’s a baby version of another girl I adopted! She’s a grown woman in my world and only eats the color red! She’s never sucked a human’s blood before!” He tried to explain while shielding his baby

“…The color red?” Bonnie asked with a skeptical eyebrow raised

“I-I can prove it!” Simon said, then he grabbed the squeaky toy apple that Baby Marcy had been chewing on earlier.

He held it up to her fang specifically, when her fang punctured through the toy, the red color drained from it leaving it gray and the baby cooes in satisfaction. She happily squeaks the now gray toy.

Fionna and Cake were shocked and Bonnie stared in disbelief.

“See? She doesn’t need blood.” He said again.

“Hm…” Bonnie finally lowered her weapon in consideration. “What else can this thing do? Having a vampire on our side would be useful.”

Simon was deeply offended by her words

‘She’s not a thing she’s a baby, a person who has feelings, she’s not your tool to use!’ He thought angrily. But he had to tolerate it, or Bonnie might kill his baby. He breathed encouraging himself, ‘For my baby’

Simon thought for a minute before opening his mouth.

“I only know what she’s like from my dimension, but it should be similar to her. My girl was able to shapeshift, fly, turn invisible, she had super strength, and super healing.” He told Bonnie,

Bonnie hummed in thought, “What can this baby do right now?

“I don’t know, like I said she’s different from the one of my world. I remember as a young child she was able to hunt small animals. She has a diet both of the color red as well as different types of meat, she can eat other food but those two things are just her nature. However since this Marcy is still a baby she might only need the color red and a bottle of milk or baby food.” He explained the best he could.

He breathed relief when Bonnie put her weapon to the side, “Alright. But if it ends up needing blood, it’s gonna have to drink from you.” She said with a glare.

Simon firmly glared and held his child closer, “I would break my own arm, rip it off with my own teeth, and give it her to eat if I had to just to feed my baby.”

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Bonnie got up from her seat and walked away to cool off. Martin poured the beans into some bowls.

Simon smiles holding Baby Marcy in one arm and Ice Marcy on his lap. He bounced baby marcy in his arm while he grabbed a spoon to scoop up some food for ice marcy.

“Daddy what’s this?” Ice Marcy asked pointing to the bowl.

“They’re beans, they’re good for you.” He said as he blew on it for a good minute to cool it off before holding it out to ice marcy, “Just try it.” He said with a smile

Ice Marcy looked skeptical but she opened her mouth allowing him to put the spoon in. Her eyes lit up at the taste of something other than chocolate and marshmallows and ice

“Mmmm!” She moaned with a big grin, she swallowed the food “It’s so good! I can see clearer and my head feels good too!” She exclaimed in joy.

“Well, that part is just your body adjusting to healthier food,” he said with a chuckle then added, “And that’s why it’s important for you to eat more than just sweets. Vegetables and protein will help your body much more than countless sugar and ice.”

As he said this Fionna looked through her backpack and breathed relief when she found a spare bottle, “Good thing cake wanted some stuff from the baby world,” she handed the bottle to Simon who gave her a grateful look.

Simon holds baby marcy up in his arm and she cooes reaching up to it, he holds the bottle to her mouth and she started drinking it very fast, she was very very thirsty.

“There we go, not so fast dear, there you go marcy,” he says to her while holding the bottle up for the baby, Simon noticed that for some reason she was a few months younger than baby Finn, he could tell since she still had some fangs growing.

He then realized something. “Hm, it would get confusing to call you both the same name, and you both deserve your own identities,” he commented

“Daddy, why does the baby drink that?” Ice Marcy asked while eating her beans.

“1. Don’t talk with your mouth full, sweetheart. It’s impolite and you’re making a mess.” He gently told her, then he lifted the bottle up balancing it against his chest for baby marcy, so he could reach into his pocket to grab a handkerchief and wipe off Ice Marcy’s messy face.

“And 2. She’s drinking it because she’s too young to handle heavier drinks or food. Baby Finn is at least a year old,” he explained before putting the cloth back in his pocket and once again holding the bottle for baby marceline.

“Beans!” Baby finn cooes

Martin walked over with a spoon and held it to him. “Cool hat.” He said and his eyes sparkled as baby finn ate his cooking, “Oh, I love this little guy!” He said with a smile

Simon is surprised by this thinking ‘Does this Martin not recognize finn?…maybe that’s the difference here. Maybe he never had a family.’

Baby Marcy cooes and yawns stretching in his arm, he smiled at her in Awe, “Someone was a hungry girl,” he teased with a chuckle and put the empty bottle back in Fionna’s backpack, he’d wash it out later so he could reuse it.

Then an idea came to his mind, “Hmm…Marce-eline.” He smiled at Ice Marcy and Baby marcy, “I’ll call you both Marcy and Celine so there’s less confusion.” He told them.

Ice Marcy smiled at the titles and Baby Celine giggled grabbing his hair. He chuckles despite wincing at her strong grip.

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The tank went up a hill past the body of Billy, Simon saw this from a window and cringed covering Ice Marcy’s eyes, thankfully Celine was asleep.

Ice Marcy was confused, “What’s wrong daddy?” She asked innocently

“Um…nothing dear.” He lied

“Okay, but could an acorn kill a vampire?” Fionna asked

Simon was a little amused by Fionna’s questions.

“Whatchamean?” Huntress asked sharpening a stake

“Like, if you planted it in their chest and waited for it to grow into a tree?” Fionna asked

“Yes.” Huntress answered

“What about a pinecone?” Fionna touched Bonnie’s mask.

“Don't touch that.” Bonnie said without even looking, Fionna then asked more questions to huntress

“What if a vampire gets a tiny splinter and it travels into his bloodstream all the way to his heart?”

“Yeah, dude. I've done it.”

Tank AI: Proximity alert, ma'am.

“Show me.” Bonnie ordered

Cries of help were called from people outside.

Ice Marcy gasped and Baby Celine woke up crying. “Wahhh!! WAHHH!!!”

Simon’s eyes widened and he gently holds the baby, “Shhh it’s okay, you’re okay,” he whispers stroking her hair.

“Oh, no! Quick, pull over.” Fionna yelled

“No distractions.” Bonnie stated

“But you stopped for us.” Fionna said

“And they need help!” Ice Marcy said with frozen tears in her eyes. Bonnie was unbothered by the tears.

“Shhh, it’s alright sweetheart.” Simon whispered pulling her close into a hug. He tried to soothe the crying Marcelines

‘I’m surprised finn hasn’t started crying’ Simon noted while looking at the still happy baby.

“I stopped for your mutant cat. Big picture.” Bonnie said

Fionna however was stubborn and jumped down, “I'm helping them.”

“Hey!”

“I've never been a big-picture person.” She shrugged and fell out the tank

“Dillweed.” Bonnie grunted

Martin just smiles grabbing a weapon,  “Come on, Bonnie.” He left with Fionna.

‘I guess this version of Martin really is a good person.’ Simon thought with a smile, the Martin he’s heard about would never jump into the fire for someone.

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“Tank, halt.” Bonnie ordered

Simon had a bad feeling as he held both Celine and Baby Finn in his arms. Ice Marcy is on his shoulders.

“Daddy, do you think they’re okay?” Ice Marcy asked.

Simon was a bit quiet however, he had a bad bad feeling.

Celine whimpered and whined pulling on Simon’s shirt.

Simon sighs and smiles sadly at her, “You can sense something too can’t you?” He asks jokingly…but then he noticed how she kept pulling on his shirt and whining. Her eyes glowed red for a split second showing her true emotion.

Simon became skeptical now thinking ‘Marceline only ever got this way when she thought there were mutants or other creatures nearby….she wasn’t that much older than Celine….’  He gulped a bit.

“Daddy? Are you okay?” Ice Marcy asked in confusion.

Fionna ran up to the people calling for help.

“Fionna, stop.” Martin orders,  “Teeth. Teeth.” The people showed their teeth. “Clear!” Martin calls out and Huntress loosens her grip on her bow…but the She noticed something off about those teeth.

“Come with us.” Fionna said but then huntress threw something at the people revealing they were vampires in disguise. Fionna and Martin gasp.

Simon gasps looking from the window, “FIONNA!” He yelled out but his voice wasn’t heard outside the tank.

“Oh no!” Ice marcy said terrified, “Daddy is Ms Fionna gonna be okay?!”

Bonnie grit her teeth, “Damnit, I warned her.”

Simon didn’t even bother calling out Bonnie’s language or covering the children’s ears. The 3 children were safe in this tank, FIONNA WAS OUT THERE WITH VAMPIRES!!!

“We have to do something!” Simon was pulling his hair panicking. “She can’t handle them on her own!!”

Ice Marcy looked from the window and her face becomes determined. “Hmph.” She muttered then she jumped up from Simon’s shoulders onto the top of the window. Simon’s eyes widened looking up.

“Marcy, what are you doing?!” He yelled in horror.

“I gotta help ms Fionna daddy!” Ice Marcy said then she pushed open the upper window and JUMPED out.

“MARCELINE!!!” Simon screeches in terror.

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Martin quickly attacked “Run!” He yelled to Fionna

Fionna screamed running away, Ice Marcy ran up to them,

“Hold on Ms Fionna!” Ice marcy yelled then she froze the ground causing the vampires to screech as they slipped while running.

Fionna gasped and breathed relief, “Thanks Marcy!”

Ice Marcy grins with her fangs, “No problem!-“

Then she screamed when one of the vampires grabbed her.

Simon is watching from inside the tank and he’s horrified,

“We have to do something!!!” He tried to urge Bonnie

“They picked this fight.” Bonnie stated

“She’s just a little girl!” Simon protested

“She should have thought of that. We’ll help all we can in here.” Bonnie orders.

‘Never thought I’d want to strangle some gum’ Simon thought clenching his fists

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Ice Marcy screamed in fear, “HELP!” She cried out, “DADDY! DADDYYY!”

Simon pounds his fists against the glass, “MARCY!” He yelled

Then the vampire BIT her neck making her scream louder in pain, frozen tears fell down her face, “aHHHHHH!!!!!!” Her screams were so loud they echoed.

”NO!” Simon yelled, his heart stopped for a moment, but he’s shocked when the vampire YELLED in pain.

“AHH!” The vampire yelped dropping her

“Ow!” She yelped falling on the ground and she whimpered curling up and holding her neck.

The vampire is holding his fang. It had broke in half and blue blood was in his mouth, “Cold! Cold!” It hissed before it targeted Martin instead, leaving Ice Marcy alone, Martin killed the vampire before it could hurt him.

Simon shook out of his shock and pulled his hair frightened, “Please! We have to do something!” He begged Bonnie as he-quite literally-got on his knees, ignoring his own pride as he looked up at Bonnie. “Please please help her! She’s bleeding! She’s in pain!”

Bonnie huffed rolling her eyes at his pleading.

Ice Marcy was crying on the ground holding her lightly bleeding neck, “Ahhh!! IT HURTS!!!”

Martin ran over quickly picking her up and shielding her from the vampire.

‘Thank you Martin’ Simon thought in relief

“Tank, back up!” Bonnie ordered

“WHAT?! No! You can’t leave them!” Simon protested but he didn’t have to because suddenly giant stakes popped up from the ground turning the tank over.

They all screamed and Simon quickly grabbed baby finn and baby celine before they could fall, he grunted hitting the ground using his own body as a shield.

‘My bruises will have bruises tomorrow’ he thought with a grimace

Cake ended up hitting her head against the tank.

Outside Fionna is screaming as a vampire is behind her, “AHHH GET IT OFF GET IT OFF!!!” She cried out as the vampire ripped off her hat and held her down about to bite her neck.

A flashback went through her head again of the winter king behind her in that room.

‘You’ll make it up to me, won’t you?~’

Fionna screamed in terror and couldn’t help crying, “S-SIMON!!! SIMON!!!”

Simon paled hearing her cries, and he himself had a small flashback

Past Marceline crying out to him as he rode away from her with that damned crown on his head “Simon! SIMON!!!”

and he got up looking out the window again, this time holding the babies, “Fionna!”  His heart eased up when he saw Martin slay the vampire saving her life.

Fionna was shaken up and tears fell down her face as she cried against the ground, sobs shook her body, “AGhhhahhhh!!”

“Hey, you okay?” Martin asked with a concerned smile, he kneeled down to her and helped her sit up, “Hey it’s alright, I stopped it before it bit ya.” He assured her with a wink

“A-Are you okay ms Fionna?” Ice marcy asked with a sniff, her hand was on her still-bleeding-neck.

Fionna sniffles and wiped off her tears and snot. She felt embarrassed, she had broke down crying during a fight in front of everyone. Ice Marcy was actually BLEEDING and even she had finally stopped crying.

Fionna whimpered and forced her cries down, it hurt her throat, her stomach was twisted, she wanted to throw up.

‘So fucking stupid’ she cursed herself

She finally was able to compose herself and he held out a hand helping her up.

“T-thanks.” She muttered with a sniffle pulling herself up.

“Like I always say, pay it forward.” He said using his weapon to hand her the hat, she took the hat.

They looked back and saw the others climb out of the tank, Simon holding the babies in his arms.

“Fionna! Marcy! Are you both alright?” Simon asked in concern. Fionna forced a nervous smile and nods.

“We’re fine!” Fionna called back.

“I’m okay daddy!” Ice marcy called out with a smile. Martin put her down. Simon was relieved but his heart was still pounding since she had her blue blood spilling from her neck.

Then laughter is heard making everyone look up.

“Did you like my welcome?” Vampire world Marceline said…

‘No…no no.’ Simon was thinking in horror but his face was blank with shock.

“It's the Star!” Bonnie yelled out

Starceline continued laughing and Simon’s heart shattered.

“Marceline.” He whispered and Bonnie turned to face him in shock/alert.

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Starceline Snarls and flies down to Fionna Martin pushed her out the way and held up his weapon to strike but Starceline sucked his soul then drank his blood.

“Pardon.” She chuckled

Ice Marcy was shaking in fear and Simon was staring in horror.

‘My sweet little girl. What happened to you.’

“Martin!” Fionna yelled

Starceline then turned to Fionna with a grin.

“Don’t YOU look tasty.”

Then Ice Marcy gasped and up to them, “STOP! GET AWAY FROM HER!”

She shot ice out of her hands which Starceline dodged with a laugh but then her eyes widened when she saw Ice Marcy’s face. Ice Marcy looked just like she did…when she was a lonely little girl in a ruined world…

Starceline flew a bit closer, who was this kid? Why did she look like her-

“Open fire!” Bonnie ordered

Cake yelled out “FIONNA!”

Starceline dodged and tried to grab Fionna but was blasted back by an icy blow.

“AGH!” She screamed and started coughing at the ice winds.

Ice Marcy held out her arms in front of Fionna, “Get away! You monster!” She yelled at Starceline.

Starceline snarled “Why you!!!”

Simon gasped seeing ice marcy so close to this-now angered- evil version of marceline, “SWEETHEART, GET AWAY FROM THERE!!!” He screamed in fear

Starceline then looked back at Simon and Bonnie and her eyes stopped to baby Celine. Baby Celine cooes chomping on another Toy with her fangs, the toy’s red color was sucked out of the toy and it turned grey.

“A vampire kid…” Starceline realized in shock

Then she quickly dodged another shot.

“Main cannon, fire! Fire! Fire!” Bonnie orders

“Bonnibel, I think there's something wrong with your tank.” Starceline Laughs

Simon’s face turned to sadness

“I'll have your heart!” Bonnie shouted

Starceline mockingly makes Smooch sounds then Roars dodging another stake

“Loser!!!” Starceline Laughs

Bonnie yells in anger “I AM NOT A LOSER!!!”

Ice Marcy looked up as Starceline flew far far away. “Who was she…” Ice Marcy asked herself, that girl looked so familiar….

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“Tank, estimate repair time.” Bonnie ordered from on top.

Tank AI: Processing. 16 hours, 43 minutes, ma'am.

“Quatsch!” Bonnie shouted and punched the tank

Tank Ai: Ow, ma'am.

Simon felt bad for her and smiled walking over still holding the babies.

“Bonnie, perhaps I can help.” He said and she jumped down to meet him, “I may not look it, but I'm quite the Mr. Fix-It-“ he offered but he stopped when a knife was suddenly held to his throat.

“DADDY!” Ice marcy yelled in fear.

“How do you know the Star's true name? Are you her spy?” She demanded causing him to gulp, “I should have suspected something when both your so-called daughters had the same name and face as the Star.” She growled to him

Simon however was offended, ‘So-Called? Who do you think you are?!’ He wanted to say, and he would have if there wasn’t a knife so close to the babies.

“Leave him alone!” Fionna shouted

“And watch the babies!” Cake added, but Bonnie gave a cold uncaring look to baby Celine

“One of these babies is another version of the star! We have to destroy her or else she’ll destroy everything!” She yelled and she reached to grab baby Celine. “She needs to die NOW.” Bonnie said, but Simon’s dad instincts kicked in as he got angry……

and he bit her arm.

“AGH! How DARE you?!” Bonnie asked looking at him. A bite mark was now on her arm, not a vampire bite, a human bite.

“You’re NOT going to destroy her!” He yelled firmly, the knife was once again held to his neck but he glared at her unafraid. Baby Celine cooes nuzzling against his suit. Baby Finn giggled reaching for the knife.

“Give me ONE reason why you think this child will be ANY different from the star.” Bonnie demanded

Simon took a deep breath to calm himself down, then he explained

“As I told you, I'm from another world….Well I have another Marceline. One that isn’t Marcy or Celine.” He told her, then he held both the babies in one arm and used his free arm to reach in his pocket and pull out a photo of an older marceline and him. “A grown girl the same age as your Star Marceline.”

Bonnie looked at the picture still skeptical but she didn’t seem as tensed. Simon put the photo back and the movement made the babies much more active squirming in his arm. Baby finn kept reaching up to grab the knife so Simon gives the baby his finger instead.

“I found her in the rubble and raised her as my own.” He said as a flashback went through his head of him putting on a little puppet show for his giggling girl.

“I wasn’t lying when I called her my daughter. They ARE my daughters,” He added with a bit of a bitter scowl, “Their not my so-called daughters.”

Bonnie scoffed and he sighs a bit sadly

“My Marceline became a great vampire hunter….And where I come from, you two fell in love.”

Bonnie groaned in disgust, and the knife sliced a small cut in his neck, not enough to kill but enough to draw blood.

“I would never.”

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“I'm really sorry about Martin.” Fionna apologized

“You should be. It's your fault I'm down one man!” Bonnie yelled, “And, more importantly, one tank.” She gestured

Fionna felt bad then Cake suddenly shapeshifts “Wait. I'm your tank!”

Bonnie looked for a minute, “That could work.”

Fionna looked over at Huntress whom took the jacket off Martin’s corpse.

“Cake, there are other magic crowns out there” Fionna said

“What?” Cake asked

“It's just... you could get hurt.” She added concerned

“Simon says we're running out of jumps. We could get stuck someplace even worse. Fionna, I can do this.” Cake promised

“Well, you're not going without me. Bonnie, let me take Martin's place.” Fionna said and Bonnie threw the jacket up to Fionna.

As they all were talking Simon was a few yards away and had kneeled down to Ice marcy holding a cloth to her bleeding neck, slowly cleaning the cut. The babies weren’t far away from him as they giggled and wrestled each other.

“O-ow! Daddy that hurts!” Marcy whines when Simon sprayed something on the cut.

“I know sweetheart I’m sorry but I can’t let that cut get infected, it’s been exposed to elements like dirt.” Simon explained then he got an idea and smiled sitting down and pulling ice marcy to sit on his lap, “Here hold my hand.” He offered giving her his other hand.

She whimpered squeezing his hand as hard as she could while he cleaned the blood off her shoulder. “O-okay…”

Simon smiled at her, “There we go, you’re doing great.” He encouraged.

Finally the cut stopped bleeding and he started to wrap bandages around her neck. When she had finally stopped sniffling and wasn’t squeezing his hand as tight, he figured it was a good time to talk to her about her actions.

“I love you, sweetheart, but that was incredibly dangerous what you did.” He gently scolded her, “You got hurt and it could have been much, much worse,” he explained.

“But I wanted to help Ms Fionna…” ice marcy whines

“I never want you doing that ever again, no more running into a battle blindly,” he ordered then he gently stroked her hair, “I understand you wanted to help and I’m very proud of you, but you are 5 and just discovered your powers. You need to be properly trained on using them before you just jump into every battle. Do you understand me?”

Ice Marcy nodded a bit guilty, “I’m sorry Daddy.”

Simon sighs as he finished bandaging her neck before hugging her, “I’m sorry too, I should have been keeping a better eye on you.” He whispered then kissed her head,

“I’m your father and I’m supposed to protect you, not the other way around. I can’t protect you if you run off like that. Especially in a world we don’t know. I’m fine with you helping as long as I am there to make sure you are safe.”

Ice Marcy seemed to understand,

‘Father never explained his reasons like this, or ever say sorry before….Daddy must be saying this cause he cares…right?’ Ice marcy thought to herself

“I understand daddy,” ice marcy said and he smiled.

“Great, now come on.” He said as he picked her up and placed her on his shoulders. Then he picked back up the babies whom were crawling around, and he carried the 3 kids back over to the tank.

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The next time we see them it’s just Ice Marcy, Simon, Fionna, Huntress, and Bonnie all on cake. The babies aren’t there.

“Do you think baby Finn and baby Celine will be okay?” Fionna asked

Simon was confused for a minute before he realized with shock, nobody was there to care for them.

It cuts to inside the tank where baby finn was playing with a stake sword and hitting his teddy bear, baby Celine giggled and pulled on his hat

“Haaa!” Baby Celine tried to say

Then baby finn giggles “Hat! Hat!” 

“Haaa!” Baby Celine repeats and chews on the ears of his hat, it doesn’t hurt him and helps her with teething.

Baby Finn hit away another teddy bear as she was behind him

Tank AI: Excellent form, young man.

Baby Celine got scared of the machine and started crying, so baby Finn pokes the Ai breaking it

Tank Ai: Aah!

Baby Celine looked calmer at that and Cooes hugging baby finn.

“Ta-Ta!” She cooed in relief

”We-come!” Baby finn says

It cuts back to Simon whom is now standing and looking at Bonnie with frightened eyes.

“Bonnie we need to go back, maybe we can hide the babies in Fionna’s backpack again-“ Simon tried to protest but she held up a hand.

“No turning back. Your children will be fine the tank is vampire proof, only metal walls and only I can get in.” She stated

Simon was a little relieved but his heart still pounded in worry, there weren’t enough bottles left in that tank, what if the babies needed a diaper change? What if they got scared and needed someone to hold him? What if they got sick? What if he had to zap to a new dimension while they were out here? He couldn’t leave the babies here. He especially didn’t trust Bonnie anywhere near Celine.

“So baby sister and baby brother can’t come?” Ice Marcy said sadly

Simon looked down at the girl in his lap. “Baby sister and baby brother?” He asked amused

“Uh huh! Cuz they don’t have a mommy and daddy, so you could be their mommy and daddy!” Ice marcy said with a smile

Simon blushed at the mommy part but he smiled at her words, “Well, if I’m able to I would love to adopt them.” He said, “But you know sweetie, someone else might want baby finn, it would make more sense to leave him with Fionna or finn himself.” Simon explained

“Uhh I can’t take care of a baby.” Fionna said shaking her head, Simon was about to say ‘okay then finn-‘ before he remembered his last adventure with Finn..Finn may be fine babysitting children but he wouldn’t know the first thing about human babies. He was raised by dogs…

“Perhaps…we would be the better option.” Simon admitted

Fionna looked up and whispers softly, “No sign of vamps.”

“Ha. They think we're stuck miles from here. We've got almost one hour till sundown.” Bonnie stated then she kneeled down and drew a plan on cake’s skin. As she explains the plan the time skips to them doing the plan.

“Here's the hive. We'll split into three teams to make the drop. Cake and I will hit from the East. Huntress, you take the North. Fionna, Marcy, and Simon, you enter from the West.”

Ice Marcy, Simon, and Fionna are all walking down a cave. Ice Marcy nervously holding Simon’s hand.

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They carefully got through the caves, putting down Garbos as they walked. Ice Marcy got tired from all the walking.

“Daddy I’m tired.” She whispered with a whine

“I know, sweetie I’m sorry.” Simon whispered back, he couldn’t carry her right now. He had to take out these garbos and carry the huge bag. He couldn’t risk  dropping any.

As they kept walking suddenly they heard the evil marceline’s voice. She snarled and laughed, Fionna hears this and calls Simon back over with a “Pssst”

Simon walked back over peaking inside and Ice Marcy also took a peak.

“Oh and then I ripped out his throat and drank him dry. And I wasn't even hungry!” She Laughs as the vampires under her helped her with her looks “You should have seen it, minions. The look on Bonnie's face was so funny.”

Simon frowned deeper listening to this.

“Good one, highness. Stupid gum witch.” The second one said then Starceline kicked him “Ow!”

“Dad says we can't underestimate her.” Starceline stated

Simon’s heart broke hearing what she called the vampire king.

‘She called him dad…she’s never seriously called me that.’ Simon thought with true heartbreak.

He loved marceline, no matter what she’s done she was his daughter, he didn’t care about the different circumstances. And he never even once asked her to call him that, he told her it was her choice since she already had a dad. She chose to call him Simon and he’d been fine with that…

Ice Marcy called him Daddy because the winter king created her…and Now this evil marceline called the vampire king dad? Was he just a terrible parent? Who was he kidding he HAD to be a terrible parent. He abandoned her…he promised he’d never do that to her.

But his marceline grew up into a strong independent kind hearted girl…but she wasn’t as happy like this one appeared to have grown up. His marceline only became happy after the crown’s effects wore off and she had her girlfriend and friends. But this marceline seems very happy with her life.

‘Is there anything I could have done…’ Simon couldn’t help but wonder

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As Simon thought about this situation Ice Marcy stared at this older version of herself

‘She’s like baby Celine. But older…’ Marcy thought to herself, ‘This is who I was supposed to turn into- …or…my original self was supposed to turn into?’

“Such a nuisance. Why don't you kill her already?” The other vampire said and Starceline’s face darkened

“Are you questioning me?” She challenged

“No, of course not- AH!” The vampire yelped when she grabbed his neck. She kills him without hesitation.

And Simon’s face turns to horror,

‘Why. Why her. Why my sweet little girl...’ He struggled to fight back tears.

“Good. Dad wouldn't like that. Right?” She says dusting herself off.

The other vampire kills himself “Aah!”

She’s Laughing as she flies out, they all hid but Simon’s heart shattered.

In the winter world he found out marceline was dead,

In the vampire world she’s evil…

Why? Why did things go so wrong?

“She's flippin' nuts!” Fionna whispered

Ice Marcy couldn’t help but think about herself, ‘Is that who I’d become…or is it different since I’m ice…’

Simon couldn’t help himself as he slouched down and referred to her as her fond nickname out of habit, “How did little Marcy turn into that?” He said somberly

Ice Marcy felt like maybe she shouldn’t be here. She wasn’t HIS daughter after all.

Then she paused, where did THAT thought come from?

“Maybe in this world she didn't have a you.” Fionna says kneeling down beside Simon.

Simon thought for a minute in surprise then sadness “She didn't have a me…?”

He sighs and forces a smile standing up

“Come on girls, Let's finish the drop.” He says then he takes Ice Marcy’s hand and leads her away. And Ice Marcy can’t help but think about what the Marceline of Simon’s world would be like…

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Cake drilled a deep hole with her shapeshifting powers

“Good hole, Cake.” Bonnie said making the cat smile

Then Simon and Fionna walked back, Simon is now carrying Ice Marcy

“All our garbos are planted.” Simon stated, his hand was on ice Marcy’s head.

“And I froze all the entrances we came in.” Ice Marcy added

“Excellent. Now prepare her for battle.” Bonnie says,

Simon was about to do as she said before her words registered in his mind and his hands shook.

“What.”

“Her ice powers will be useful. You’ll just get in the way. I spared the baby leaving her in that tank, but this one is at least 5.” Bonnie says as she prepared to set the timer.

“But, won’t she get hurt?” Fionna asked in worry

“That’s life.” Bonnie said with a shrug, but Simon couldn’t take this anymore, he angrily walked over to her. His daughter in his arm and he shoved Bonnie nearly making her fall.

“How dare you?!” She scowled

”You DON’T put my daughter in DANGER!” He glared directly into her eyes

“Daddy!” Ice Marcy gasped

“I don’t care, WHO you are.” Simon said firmly pointing to her,

“If my daughter is here. Then I’m here.” Bonnie opened her mouth to speak but he wasn’t done. “If you have her you have to have ME. And she WONT be your little tool to use!”

He huffed at her and then turned his back holding ice marcy, “ She’s doing this to help you, but the SECOND that I think her life is on the line, that’s it! Do you hear me?!”

Ice Marcy smiled up at him and snuggled against his chest.

Bonnie was irritated but she didn’t have time to argue or to kick him out of the plan, so she rolled her eyes looking down at her watch, “Fine, Setting the bomb timer... now.”

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After Bonnie set the timer she bit into her own wrist with a grunt and spit out the gum, Simon stared in shock as Bonnie smoothed out the area she bit before giving the gum to huntress

“Huntress will infiltrate the throne room. When the bombs go off, she'll shoot the Vampire King's crown right off his head.” Bonnie says

‘She’s very very tolerant to pain, but she yelled out earlier when I bit her.’ Simon remembered, ‘Hm, maybe she has to see it coming to prepare herself…’

“The ice-magic-created clouds will clear, and, finally, all the vampires driven out of the hive by garlic smoke will burn up in the daylight.” Bonnie finished

Ice Marcy gulped and looked at Simon whom was just as skeptical. He didn’t want to…kill, a version of his daughter, even if she was evil. Couldn’t she be locked up? Be given community service? Is there a rehab here? Anything but killing her…

“Uh, maybe we should workshop this plan.” Simon suggested, but Huntress jumped in.

The garbos go off and the vampires burst from the ground flying out. Ice Marcy frowned at this.

“We did it!” Cake said

“Yay! Yay!” Fionna and cake cheered

“No. Something's wrong. The sky's still cloudy.” Bonnie muttered

“I-I iced the entrances we came out of. Do you think they saw that?” Ice Marcy asked nervously, she didn’t know the vampires would just burst out anywhere.

Bonnie realized what Ice Marcy said, she hadn’t caught on earlier because she had been more focused on everything else, “You Iced the entrances leaving?” She whispered angrily

“I-I thought it would help.” Ice marcy said pulling on her dress.

Bonnie stepped up about to grab ice marcy, the little girl whimpered in fear, but Simon stood in front of her.

“She didn’t mean any harm! She’s just a little girl.” Simon defended

“A little girl that cost us the mission!” Bonnie yelled and then the vampire king burst out holding a dead huntress wizard whom has arrows inside of her.

Simon gasped and covered ice marcy’s eyes. And starceline peaks from behind the vampire king.

“Nice try, meat.” The star grinned

“Star.” Bonnie muttered

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Bonnie held up her weapon but starceline tackled her

“V.K., give us the crown, or I'll scratch you up!” Cake warned

Ice Marcy was shaking with fear at how huge the vampire king was compared to the other vampires

“D-daddy I’m scared,” she whimpered

Simon immediately abandoned Bonnie’s plan and picked up Marcy holding her and shielding her as he ran behind the pillar with Fionna and cake.

‘Screw the plan, I’m not forcing my child through this.’ Simon told himself

“Agents of light...” the vampire king says, then he took the arrows from Huntress’ body and threw them back at Simon, Fionna, and Cake. “Try summa these.”

Cake yelped dodging it and Ice Marcy looked up at Simon

“Daddy what do we do?” She asked with teary eyes. Her frozen tears rolled down her cheeks and smashed against the ground.

Simon then remembered, this Marceline isnt the exact same as his Marceline. This Marceline has been sheltered her whole life and doesn’t understand the world at all. This Marceline was more sensitive due to the abuse she went through…

This was Ice Marcy, not a young Marceline. This was another daughter, not just a version of his first one.

He breathed and held her close, “Shhh, it’s going to be alright. Just close your eyes.” He whispers stroking her hair. She whimpered against him and it broke his heart.

“It's funny. I don't even need this gaudy thing to be powerful, but I like going outside anytime I want.” The Vampire king said scratching the crown, then he hears the fight between Bonnie and Starceline

“I'm gonna stab your butt!”

“Try it, dweeb.” 

“Daughter.” Vampire king says

“Yeah, Dad?” Starceline asked with a big smile and Simon’s blood boiled.

‘First the winter king and now the vampire king. Just Using her…’ 

“Stop toying with your prey and finish her off. Or toy with her in a more creative way. Make it interesting.” The Vampire King says. And that’s the cherry on top. Simon can’t take this anymore! He groaned putting down ice marcy in Fionna’s arms, and he got up angrily putting himself on spot.

“Vampire King, you're a BAD DAD!!!” Simon yelled

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Simon knew it was stupid to yell that. But he couldn’t help himself, he was so angry at everyone treating his marceline like she was some tool.

Well the vampire king turned to Simon and used his powers to blow him away.

“Whoa!” Simon yelped falling off the cliff. Fionna quickly caught him dropping Marcy on the ground in the process.

While Fionna struggled to pull Simon up, Ice marcy caught the vampire king’s eye.

“Hm..you look like my daughter, child.” The vampire king says “So young. So vulnerable.”

Ice Marcy got scared backing away from him but he used his powers to pull her closer.

“AHH! Daddy!!” Ice marcy cried out trying to fight it and run back. But the vampire king’s power was too strong for her small body.

“MARCY!” Simon yelled and tried to get up faster.

The Vampire king is surprised to hear the name of the child and even more intrigued he walked closer to the struggling child.

“Leave me alone!” Ice marcy cried and she shot ice out of her hands but the vampire king easily dodged it. “No! Get away!” She screamed

“LEAVE HER ALONE!!!” Simon yelled pulling himself up and running toward them. But the vampire king already grabbed ice marcy, she screamed frightened. “LET HER GO! YOU CANT HAVE HER!!!” Simon screamed

“Hm. An ice elemental.” The vampire king says sniffing her, “She has blood.”

He opened his mouth to bite her neck.

“Ahhh!!! DADDY!! HELP!!” Ice marcy cried trying to lean back. Simon’s mind went to his own marceline, had she been that scared when she was turned? Did she cry out for him only for him to not show?

“You can join us.” The vampire king growls

“NO!!!” Simon yelled then he took off his right shoe and THREW IT at the vampire king while he was distracted. It hit the king’s face and he growled . “Yeah you want some fresh blood!” Simon yelled waving his hands up “Why not come over here you coward?!”

“Simon what are you doing?!” Fionna asked in fear,

“Well, come get me! You big fat cat!” Simon yelled and took off his other shoe throwing it at the vampire king again. Now annoyed the king roared and several vampires flew to Simon.

“DADDY NO!” Ice Marcy cried.

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The vampires ran at Simon he quickly ran ducking under them.

“SIMON!” Fionna yelled in fear

Ice Marcy got so scared for Simon, he was surrounded by vampires. Something snapped inside her as she clenched her fists and growled. Her eyes glowed a bright white and suddenly ice BURST through her hands and blinded the vampire king.

“AGH!” He yelled covering his eyes. An ice storm surrounded him and ice marcy jumped down from his grasp and she formed ice stakes in her hands before she THREW them at the lesser vampires.

One by one they poofed.

“What.” Simon whispers shocked when he realized the vampires were being poofed. He then looked back at Ice marcy whom was….

HOVERING IN THE AIR!

Her hair had grown about 3 inches and were flapping like wings.

“Leave my daddy alone!!” Ice Marcy yelled then she froze the remaining vampires in ice trapping them.

“Marcy!” Simon gasped

“Daddy!” Ice Marcy yelled and she flew down to him, he held out his arms and she landed in them hugging him. “Daddy! Daddy! You’re okay!” She cried to him.

‘No time to freak out. That can wait.’ Simon told himself as he held her closer.

“I’m so glad you’re safe.” He whispered in relief.

“I got your shoes.” She said with a cute grin holding up his shoes which he had thrown earlier.

Simon chuckles taking them from her, “Thank you sweetheart.”

As he put his shoes back on he heard the others continuing their fight. Thankfully it distracted the vampire king.

“I'm gonna suck out your other eyeball!” Starceline yelled

“Choke on it.” Bonnie gains the upper hand “It'd be so easy to stake you.”

“Oh-ho!” The vampire king clapped in amazement

‘Great, he has the attention span of an actual street cat.’ Simon breathed in amusement

“Daddy, I think he’s going to notice us soon.” Ice marcy whispered.

“You’re right, Uh, we should bail.” Simon said holding up the remote

“Wait.” Cake whispers

“Ha-ha. Good hit, honey.” The vampire king smiled

“He's distracted.” Cake grinned then stretched out her arms

“Cake, no!” Fionna stopped her and Simon pulls Ice Marcy behind him. He wasn’t letting those vampires take her again.

“Fionna. No, no, let me go!”

“Let's zap away now.” Fionna said

“No, I got this.” Cake tries to stretch away but sees Fionna messing with the remote, “I see what you're tryin' to do.”

They fight over it and ice Marcy gasped

“Be careful. The remote!” Simon warned frightened

“Ms Fionna I hear it breaking!” Ice Marcy says

Simon reaches out “Please, you're gonna...”

The remote breaks “Aah!”

“Eh?” Vampire king looked back and saw cake reaching for the crown, cake gasps.

“Hmm. Does kitty want attention? Does she also seek annihilation?”

“….You're kind of hot, but you have chicken feet.”

He Snarls and Fionna looked at Simon “Grab on!”

Simon held onto her and ice marcy was tucked tightly into his arm against his chest.

They disappeared and the vampire king is shocked

“Ooh, I've seen a new thing.”

“Bonnie, you know, you could join me.” Starceline said

“What's the point? The population's crashed, and you're running out of food. Laughing all the way while the world goes down in flames.” Bonnie muttered

Bonnie then attacks and smirks

“Dum-dum.”

They both fell off the cliff

“Baby girl!” The vampire king Roars and the vampires follow them.

“If you poof me, you'll die, too.” Starceline warned

“Together, then.” Bonnie states.

They yell as they fall to their deaths.

Chapter Text

When Simon opened his eyes he realized they were in a very very empty dimension.

“Daddy, where is everyone?” Ice Marcy asked in confusion.

“I…don’t know, Darling,” Simon said, “I’m just as surprised as you.”

He held her hand and they started walking around.

“Geez, this place is like a giant desert.” Fionna said pulling up her backpack so it didn’t fall.

Cake huffs walking behind them.

‘I agree’ Simon thought to himself, as they kept walking he couldn’t help but think about what happened in the vampire world.

‘She has the ability to fly, what other abilities does she have that were the ice kings? Oh glob I hope she doesn’t get the wizard eyes.’ Simon thought with a wince. This whole adventure has been a lot for them.

As Ice Marcy looked around she also couldn’t help but wonder about stuff that happened back in the vampire world. She finally had a moment to process everything without being killed.

For the first time ever Ice Marcy was questioning her existence. Who was she?

Just a replica of a dead girl?

A sister?

Another version?

Just another ice citizen?

She wasn’t half demon or a vampire.

She was 5 and has been for a hundred years.

She could bleed and eat and get sick.

But was she really a person at all? Would she ever die? Could she fall in love and have her own family one day? Who would even love her? Would they love the girl she represents or herself?

What was her own personality? She has original Marceline’s memories all the way up to 5. And a few fake memories that twisted her vision of everything. The winter king had said so…

She looked like marceline…she didn’t have her own looks, or even her own name.

“Daddy?” Ice Marcy asked looking up at him, Simon snapped out of his thoughts and looked down at her.

“Yes, honey?” He asked with a smile.

“Who…who am I?” Ice Marcy asked sadly

Chapter Text

Simon stopped walking when he heard those words and as he took a minute to process the question he was shocked and looked down at ice marcy.

“What do you mean?” He asked worriedly

“I-I mean…” ice marcy nervously pulled at her dress, “I-I…well…”

Simon kneels down to her height.

“What’s wrong sweetheart? You can tell me anything.” He assured her.

Fionna sensed this was a private moment so she started walking a different direction. Cake followed.

“It’s just…” Ice Marcy took a breath before looking up at Simon.

“Ireallyreallythinkiknowwhoiwasmeanttobebuttheniseealltheseversionsofmyselfandidontknowificanpullitofforbethemarcelineyouwantmetobe!” She quickly said and then started panting.

Simon was confused and chuckles patting her head. “Okay, let’s try that again. But a little slower, okay?”

Ice Marcy blushed a bright blue in embarrassment so he sat down and pulled her into his lap.

“What’s wrong?” He asked again

Ice Marcy now had tears in her eyes, “…Father said I’m meant to be something…but father isn’t here anymore.” She sniffles wiping away the tears and they fell and shattered on the ground, “I see these other marceline’s, the person I’m supposed to be. And I don’t know if I can ever become that.”

Simon frowned at her words.

“I’m ice. She’s a demon vampire.” Ice Marcy explained, “I don’t know what I want, I only know what SHE wants. Or…what she wantED.” She sighs looking down at the shattered tears on the ground, “I don’t know who I’m meant to be anymore….father isn’t here to tell me.”

She then felt Simon’s arms wrap tightly around her and she’s surprised when she hears his next words.

“You’re not meant to replace someone, nor are you meant to please anyone.” Simon whispered

He turned her around so she was facing him.

“Marceline- …Marcy. You are your own person. Just because you share a face, a memory, or a name with someone; doesn’t make you any less of an individual.”

Ice Marcy smiled but she looked skeptical, “But…I’m not your real daughter…” she muttered sadly

He lifts up her chin so he can look in her eyes, “You are my daughter. And I will always love my daughter no matter what anyone says or what happens to me. As far as I’m concerned I have 3 daughters, you, marceline, and Celine…and if I had the option I would have even included the Star.” He admitted that last part mostly to himself,

‘And I do hope we will be able to go back for Celine later, maybe prismo can do something…’ Simon hoped silently, he refused to believe that baby Celine and baby Finn were dead….and if he were being honest he’s starting to see Fionna as his child as well, even baby finn…after all adult finn had become like a reckless son to him, so it made sense he saw Fionna as a daughter.

But right now he was focused on ice Macy

“And as you grow you’ll develop your own personality and wants and experiences.”

Ice Marcy didn’t look too convinced, “But…Who am I meant to be?”

Simon smiles and kisses her head, “Whatever you want to be. If you want to be just like marceline, you can be just like her. But at the end of the day you are your own person. Even if you decided to change your hair, or your name you’ll still be my child. I don’t love you just because you’re a marceline. I love you because your you. You’re my daughter.” He said with a smile.

Ice Marcy hugged him wrapping her little arms around his neck, “I love you daddy.”

Simon holds her close whispering to her, “I love you too Marcy.”

When they pulled away he stood up with her in his arms smiling at her, “Now. Let’s catch up with Fionna and Cake.” He says

Ice Marcy still looked a little sad from everything so he smiles, “Why don’t I tell you a story?” He suggested

“A story?” Ice marcy asks

“A story about me and a woman I love very much, her name is Betty.” He explained as he walked.

Chapter Text

As Simon told Ice Marcy about betty, she felt a bit better. Although Simon couldn’t stop thinking about what happened in the previous worlds

‘Winter king said his marceline was dead, the vampire world’s marceline was evil…I can’t let that happen to them. I can’t let that happen to any of my girls.’ Simon thought through his fear.

“Daddy…?” Ice Marcy spoke up

He looked down at her, “Yes marcy?”

“I…I think I know how the original marceline died in my world.” Ice Marcy admitted.

He was shocked, “I…I thought you didn’t know.” He said as he tried to stay calm.

“I didn’t…but…sometimes I have bad dreams, and father would never answer my questions…” ice marcy whispered. “I…I think I remember…who she was like.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?” Simon asked

“Because Father always told me it was just silly dreams…but I have the same dreams every night. Some good, some bad…I…I think they’re real.” Ice marcy explained.

Simon took a deep breath and forced himself to ask, “What…what happened in your dream?”

Ice Marcy hesitated, then she opened her mouth to tell him.

“It all started when Father found me- …or her…in the rubbel.”

Chapter Text

Little Marcy is crying in a broken city, after leaving the place with the skeletons. She was hoping her mother had come by here with the scooter but she saw everything in ruins. Nobody alive.

“M-mommy!” She cried out

”I can’t remember what mommy- ….what…Her mommy,” she corrects herself, “Looked like or acted like, I think father blocked that from my memories of her past.”

Simon figured this part would be simple, after all he remembered the day he met Marcy, it was a sad but beautiful day where he gave her hambo and wiped off her tears offering her a place of comfort.

Simon is walking around with his backpack and he’s surprised to see a child.

“What’s a kid doing out here?”

He ran over to her and kneeled down to her, “Hello child. Where are your parents?” He asked. But she cried even harder making him cringe. He wasn’t good with kids.

“He didn’t really like or want kids, but he wasn’t cruel to strangers.” Ice Marcy explained

Now that got Simon’s attention, the winter king originally didn’t want children?

“Uhh don’t cry? Uhh….” He tried to think of what to do to make her stop, he sighs “Why don’t you just come with me?” He finally said reluctantly

“R-really?” Marcy asks surprised.

“Yeah just stop crying.” He said the he held her hand, “Come on, let’s get out of here.” He said with an eyeroll.

They then started walking down the ruined city and Marcy still sniffles occasionally, but he tried to ignore it.

When Marcy told that part Simon is shocked,

“That’s…certainly different than how I met my marceline.” He muttered, “I’ve always wanted children, I grew up in a big family myself. Betty and I had hoped to have 4 or 5 at the most.” He said sadly

”Well, father never wanted kids…but I guess original marceline somehow made her way into his heart.” Ice Marcy said then she yawned snuggling closer into Simon.

”Alright sweetheart you can tell me more in a little bit.” Simon said then he smiles, “Hey why don’t you take a nap and I’ll tell you a story about me and Betty until you fall asleep?” He suggested.

Ice Marcy nods sleepily and Simon started to tell her about the time he and Betty were in the creek, when he slipped off a rock and got all wet.

Chapter Text

Simon caught up to Fionna and Cake and by that point Ice Marcy has fallen asleep in his arms.

“Is she okay?” Fionna asked worriedly

“She’ll…hopefully be fine.” Simon said. “She’s been through a lot, I can’t imagine all that she’s been put through.” He muttered, “I hope she can move past this.”

“Aw don’t worry bout her, she’s a strong ice gal.” Cake said

“I know she’s strong, but even the strong eventually fall.” Simon explained

He looked down at the girl in his arms and noticed she was getting badly sunburned. So he pulled his jacket around her.

“She’s an ice elemental. She’s not meant to be out in this heat.” He said worriedly.

“Umm…here!” Fionna said taking off her hat and giving it to him, “If this will help…” she said sheepishly

Simon smiles gratefully and pulls the hat over Ice Marcy’s head to help give her shade from the sun. “Her icy skin should keep her cold enough, I just need to make sure she’s shaded from sunlight.”

“So….what is this place?” Fionna asked

“Looks like a world where Ooo has been completely destroyed-“ he started to explain when suddenly he stepped on something: confused he looked down and his heart dropped and tears filled his eyes…..

Hambo.

Chapter Text

Simon shakingly hands Ice Marcy to Fionna whom quickly takes her.

“Simon are you okay?” Fionna asked…

But to her shock Simon fell to his knees….and Sobbed on the ground.

“M-my marcy. My little Marcy.” He cried

Cake and Fionna looked at each other not understanding what’s happening.

“Why…why is every version of her ending in tragedy?!” He yelled through his tears and angrily punched the ground, “Why her?! Why my daughter?!!”

First the winter world, then the vampire world, and now this world.

THREE different versions of his daughter ending up awful.

Two she was dead, one she was raised by the wrong guy.

He couldn’t take it anymore. Everything he’d been holding in was coming crashing down on him. He pulled his hair crying and shaking.

Fionna was a bit freaked out because throughout this whole thing Simon had been the calm and collected one. He’s the one who’s known how to handle things from the start. He’s been the brave protector. Now he’s crying on the ground.

It was scary…

Chapter Text

After a few minutes of Simon’s massive breakdown he’s now sitting beside a barrel and holding Hambo.

“This was hers…” Simon whispered

Fionna looked at the worn out teddy bear, “So…do you think that means-“

Simon held up a hand to stop her from talking, “Yes.” He choked out, “Nothing around here is alive…I-it wouldn’t be an error to assume she…also isn’t…” he bit his lip and wiped off the remaining tears from his face.

Cake isn’t too far away with Ice Marcy as she looked around. She sees a picture and picks it up, it’s Simon holding a little Marcy.

“Aww…” cake said with a smile

Fionna puts her hand over Simon’s, “Do you…wanna talk about it?” She offered, after all Simon had been there for her this entire time. Well she could be there for him too!

Simon however saw this differently.

‘Pathetic. I’m an old man whining about my issues to a young girl….’ He mentally berated himself

He sighs and stands up still holding the bear, “Let’s just continue.”

Fionna frowned but she understood he doesn’t want to talk, so she nodded, “Alright.”

As they walked away from the place Simon took Ice Marcy back from them and held her to his chest.

She yawns rubbing her eyes, “Daddy…?”

Simon forces a smile looking at her. “Hey sweetheart, I’ve got something for you.” He said then he handed hambo to her, “The Marceline of my world…also had one…his name is Hambo.” He said with a smile

Ice Marcy’s eyes sparkled and he was hit with deja vu as she happily hugged the bear and smiled up at him with her little fangs…

Just like when he first gave Hambo to Marceline.

Chapter Text

The group kept walking and Ice Marcy was happily snuggling her new toy.

“He’s so cute!” Ice Marcy said with a smile, her happiness lifted up Simon’s mood by a lot.

“I’m so glad you like him,” Simon said with a smile, although he couldn’t help but ask…

“Sweetheart, what…what happened next?” Simon asked

He really didn’t want to force her to think of a traumatic thing, but he just needed to know what happened to the original marceline. And he also knew Ice Marcy needed to vent about her nightmares, he couldn’t help her if she didn’t tell him.

Ice Marcy was silent for a moment before she continued the story.

“Everything was fine for a little while, but father didn’t know how to talk to her….not in a nice way.”

Simon and Marcy were setting up for camp. Marcy was shivering, she was hesitant as she reached up pulling on his jacket.

“M-Mr Simon? I’m c-cold.” She whimpered

He scoffed, “And what do you want me to do? I didn’t pack a spare blanket.”

Marcy pulled on her sleeve nervously, “C-can we share?” She suggested, but Simon rolled his eyes and tossed her the blanket

“Forget it, the cold can’t bother me anymore anyway. Just take it.” He said to her

“He did good things sometimes, but he wasn’t very nice at first…” ice Marcy admitted

“A-are you sure?-“ Marcy tried to double check but he didn’t seem to care.

“Take it before I change my damn mind.” He warned, but Marcy was confused by the new word

“Wh-what’s Damn?”

Simon is now angry and yells “Just take the stupid thing!!!”

Marcy flinches and takes the blanket backing away from the cranky man. She curled up by tree stump covering up to keep warm

Simon frowned as Ice Marcy told him this, sure he himself had a dirty mouth when he was angered or amused, but he tried his absolute hardest NOT to swear in front of children. And he himself knew you had to be patient with toddlers, they were so young and didn’t understand the world.

And being in the wreckage of the world was indeed quite confusing for a little girl….

“What happened next?” Cake asked now intrigued 

Ice Marcy thought for a minute before she continued, “Original marceline also had a lot of nightmares. Father wasn’t good at that…”

Later at night Marcy wakes up and she starts crying again, she missed her mommy, and she didn’t know this new mean man.

Simon groaned waking up from her cries, “What is it now?” He looked at her but frowned when he saw her hugging a picture, “Where’d you get that?

Marcy flinches and wipes off her tears, “I-I’m sorry Mr Simon, I didn’t want to wake you.” She whimpered looking down at the picture, “It’s a picture of mommy…I miss her.”

“What happened to her?” Simon asked with a raised eyebrow.

“I think she ran away from me.” Marcy said sadly, and to her surprise Simon walked over and sat down beside her.

“I…I guess I know what that’s like.” He admitted.

“What did he mean by that?” Simon asked, from what he’d heard the winter king either didn’t have a Betty or hadn’t been as close. So what did he mean by that?

Marcy looked up with sparkly eyes “You…you do?”

Simon takes the crown off his belt and shows it to her

“See this thing?” He gestured, “It gave me a gift of powers…but it messes with my mind.” He explained, “I scared off a friend of mine named Betty.”

Simon hummed a bit, so Winter king DID know a Betty they just weren’t engaged.

’What was so different between me and him? Why did he turn out like that and I didn’t? Why did I fall for Betty and he didn’t?’

Marcy looks up at him with sad eyes “Was she…special to you?” She asked curiously

Simon shrugs uncaringly “Just a girl I knew.”

“Did you like her?” Marcy asked with a small smile but to her surprised Simon scoffs

“No, I prefer men.” He said, but then he added “But I’ve had a few girlfriends as a teenager. So eh I guess Betty and I could have worked out, but we had different things in mind.” He shrugs putting the crown back on his belt, “Like I said. She was just a girl.”

Simon felt really stupid when marceline explained that part, Of course. The winter king was clearly bisexual. So he probably had a boyfriend around that time: well at least that explains the whole Betty thing.

”So he had dates in highschool?” Simon asked amused, “Now that’s different, most girls didn’t like me at all.” He chuckled

”Why not?” Ice marcy asked confused

”Oh nothing, dear. Just continue.” Simon said sheepishly 

He was surprised when the little girl climbed into his lap and hugged him

“I-I could be your friend, if you want me to…” She whispered shly, and his cold icy heart melted at her words, he couldn’t remember anyone ever being so kind to him…slowly he wrapped his arms around her

“Maybe…your not so bad, kid…”

”Wow, so I guess he did end up liking her eventually.” Cake commented

”Yeah,” Fionna whispered a bit then she changed the subject, “So Simon do you know where we’re supposed to be going?”

That snapped Simon out of his thoughts and he nodded, “We’re looking for an ice kingdom. It looked like the candy Kingdom from winter world only its ice and full of penguins…or the penguin’s skulls.” He added with a wince

Chapter Text

They kept walking through the heat and Simon tried his best to shield ice marcy from the sun but she was whimpering from the burns on her icy skin.

“We've been walking for miles, but I've seen no sign of the Ice Kingdom. And no sign of where to look for a crown.” Simon said with a sigh

Fionna frowned but tried to look on the bright side, “Hey, at least we haven't seen any vampires here.”

Ice Marcy smiles and nods but Cake adds “Oh, great, we left monsterworld and ended up in crapworld!”

Fionna looked down and Simon reached over putting a hand on her shoulder.

“Let’s just keep moving.” Simon said,

They continued walking and Ice Marcy coughed a bit from the sun.

“Marcy?” Simon asked in worry

“I-I’m fine.” She whispered and coughed harder.

‘She’s an ice elemental. The cold can’t bother her…maybe the heat can.’ Simon thought worriedly, if she got sick how could he help her? There wasn’t any soup or medicine around here and Warm soup might make it worse since it’s the heat bothering her….maybe a cold soup? Would that have a similar effect?

“H-hey I know!” Ice marcy said with a small smile, “I’ll continue the story to pass time!”

“Yeah that’s an idea!” Cake agreed

Simon however was skeptical, “Sweetheart are you sure? I don’t want you to exhaust yourself.”

But she opened her mouth to continue the story.

As time passed by the two grew closer, Simon wasn’t as cold and even picked her up and held her when she got upset.

“I love you Simon.” Marcy said with a smile

She wasn’t as afraid of him and it got to the point where he would just pull her over to sit in his lap and she’d just sit there letting him hold her. He needed her around, it was an anchor to his sanity.

“I love you too marcy.” He whispered against her.

“He started to really really love m- …her.” Ice marcy explained

Simon was a little relieved that winter king DID grow to love original Marcy…although he had a feeling it was the wrong kind of love

“Simon, my skin is itchy.” Marcy whines scratching her arms

Simon shrugs “It’s just because you haven’t bathed in a while.”

“Oh…”

She looked up thinking he would make her take a bath but to her surprise he didn’t make a move to do anything. He just kept holding her. Marcy was a little uncomfortable but she’s tolerating it.

Simon rolled his eyes at that part, of course the winter king didn’t ever take any responsibility for his own child. 

“Sometimes…she would get really uncomfortable.” Ice Marcy said

Simon pulls her closer and leans his head on hers.

“Simon…I kinda wanna move around.” She told him.

Simon mutters against her hair “Just a few more minutes”

Marcy is a little scared but nods with a gulp  “O-okay…”

Marcy is uncomfortable, she wants to get up but she’s scared of hurting his feelings

‘I’m starting to miss when he was grumpy and pushy. Because now he won’t stop holding me like a teddy bear…..is he sniffing my hair?’

Simon is holding her tight and inhaling her scent, trying to ground himself with her presence. He whispers things 

“She’s the one person that hasn’t left me. I need to make sure she stays. Forever. When I go insane I need to find a way to make her stay…”

Marcy didn’t even try to tell him that he said all of that out loud.

Simon himself was a little freaked out now and Fionna looked around trying to find something else to talk about, so she pointed over a hill.

”Hey guys look! There’s a place we can stop.” She suggested.

Chapter Text

They sat down at a couple logs. Ice Marcy appreciated the shade that the tree provided and she used her powers to make her spot on the log more icy.

“Ahhh that’s better!” She said as she laid down on the ice. Now that she was out of the hot Sun she could use her powers.

“Hey does anyone need water?” She suggested

“That would be wonderful, Marcy,” Simon said with a smile and marceline made a little ice cup and filled it with ice cubes which started melting. Then she handed the ice cups to them.

“There you go! I made sure the cups are strong ice but the cubes are melting quickly.” She explained

She was right because the cubes quickly melted giving everyone a drink of water, Simon shared his water with her.

Fionna sighs in relief at the taste of water and she then looked at her backpack and dumped some stuff out.

“Can you use any of this stuff to fix the remote?” Cake said with a scowl

Simon sighs looking at it “No. This thing is dead. Unless we can get a jump, we're stuck here.”

Ice Marcy gulped a bit and made some ice for herself to munch on like chips.

Cake was upset and huffed drinking her water “I could have taken that crown.” She wiped off her mouth and glared at Fionna “It's all your fault.”

Fionna was still really upset “Yeah, it's my fault you're not dead.”

“Nyeh!” Cake groaned and she got up and walked away “I'm gonna go stretch my legs.”

“Be careful. You don't know what's out there!” Fionna called out

“Ms Fionna, are you okay?” Ice marcy asked hugging hambo

Fionna forced a smile,  “Yeah, just great…”

Ice Marcy held up hambo, “It made me feel better when I hugged him. Maybe you should hug him too.”

Fionna shook her head, “No that’s fine, he’s your teddy bear-“

“We can share.” Ice marcy insisted and Fionna took the bear and hugged him, “See? Feel better?”

Fionna smiled a little, “Yeah..sure.”

Simon smiled at the girls then ice Marcy perked up, “Hey now that I’m feeling better I can talk to you more about the story!” She said with a smile

“Only if you want to.” Simon said, Fionna looked a little nervous of hearing about the winter king but she nodded. She was curious.

“Okay, so Months passed by…” ice Marcy started

Chapter Text

Marceline stopped questioning Simon’s behavior, she just accepted sometimes he would hold her like a toy, or vent to her about his life.

“And the visions just become too much!!!” He cried into his hands, “I can’t take it! But I need this power! It’s so stressful!” She was there to pat his back and make him smile by playing and doing silly tricks.

Simon frowned at that part, “Wait, he would just…Yell all of his problems at a toddler?”

Fionna winced, “That’s messed up…”

Ice Marcy shrugs, “She was his only friend.”

“Simon look at me!” She yelled and held up sticks on her head like antennas, it made him laugh a bit and cheered him up.

“She cheered him up and made him laugh and feel better.” Ice Marcy said with a smile,

Simon didn’t like this, it should have been the winter king’s job to make marceline comfort, not pressure all his needs on a 3 year old…

In return he got her food and occasionally brought her to a lake to wash up. He didn’t care what time she slept and he easily protected her with the power of the own despite her protests

“Simon I don’t want you to wear that crown.” Marcy tried to tell him

Simon is grinning looking at himself in a reflection. He was still wearing the crown

“Uh huh yeah that’s nice.”

“Simon, please. You become REALLY scary when you wear that for too long.” She begged, but he wouldn’t listen.

He didn’t even take the crown off. He laughed keeping it on and creating snow and other stuff. Slowly losing his mind more and more. He didn’t even have a reason to put it on.

”I know I messed up putting on that crown as often as I did.” Simon admitted picking up a stick, “But most of the time it was for our safety. I really tried to keep it off…I never wanted to make her upset.” He muttered sadly, “It just astounds me that a version of myself didn’t even care…”

Just then Fionna shivered due to Marcy’s powers making the area colder.

”A-anything here you can use to make a fire?” Fionna asked 

Simon looked at Ice Marcy skeptical. Wouldn’t the fire hurt her more?

Ice Marcy knew what he was thinking

”Don’t worry Daddy!” She said with a smile then she created a little barrel of ice for herself and climbed in. “I’ll be safe in here!”

Simon chuckled a bit, “A barrel?”

Ice Marcy peaks her head out, “Uh huh!” 

Chapter Text

“So much for art.” Simon Muttered as he tossed stuff into the fire, he then looked at Fionna whom looked really upset,

“You did the right thing.” He reassured her

“I just didn't want to see her hurt….” Fionna said sadly,

Ice Marcy peaked out of her ice barrel sadly looking at Fionna.

Simon sighs, “I saved Marceline by putting on the crown. But it could have easily backfired.”

He noticed that Ice Marcy had a funny look as he said that. Maybe a similar thing happened to winter king and his original Marceline?

He sighs looking down, “And in the long run, I did hurt her.”

“Was there another way to save her?” Fionna asked curiously

“Well, I don't know.” Simon admitted

“Oh.” Fionna sighed

Simon winced ‘Wait-a go, you made her feel worse.’ He tried to smile and change the subject

“On the plus side, I did get to live a thousand years and meet THE Fionna and Cake.” He tried to sound happy as he said this. But even Ice Marcy could tell he was faking it.

“Aw, you weren't trying to find us. You were trying to call your magic space girlfriend.” Fionna said

“Right.” Simon said looking down and drawing a picture in the dirt “She wasn't always an indecipherable goddess of chaos. She was human once. The most amazing human I've ever met….”

Ice Marcy looked at the drawing in wonder, would Betty have liked her?

Simon started talking all about Betty and Ice Marcy was even more intrigued.

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Ice Marcy smiled as she listened to Simon’s stories of Betty

“-And she could make the best soft-boiled egg. Not runny, but perfectly jammy.” He said with a grin

“I can understand why you wanted to see her again so badly.” Fionna said with a smile

“Daddy?” Ice Marcy said

“Yes Marcy?” Simon asked with a smile,

“Would she have liked me?” She asked curiously

Simon was surprised by the question and a sad smile crossed his face, “Of course, I’m sure she would have loved you.”

He sighs looking down at the dirt as he continued drawing that picture.

“You would have loved her too…” he whispered

What could have been….

He forced a smile “Ah, sorry. Nothing's more pathetic than an old man rhapsodizing about young love.”

“Aw, no! I'm a sucker for a good love story.” Fionna said excitedly sitting next to him. Ice Marcy climbed up to the top of the ice barrel grinning at Simon.

“I wanna hear more too!” Ice Marcy said

Simon smiled and continued “Betty and I first met at the library... when we both reached for the same book.”

“You're right, it's boring.” Fionna said and his face fell “Ha, just kidding.” She assured elbowing his arm.

Ice Marcy giggled and his mood was immediately lifted up as he started telling them both about Betty.

Ice Marcy wasn’t really paying attention to the story but she liked how happy it made him, suddenly she heard Fionna speak up

“Wow, you'd just met and she dropped everything to go with you?” Fionna asked in awe

Ice Marcy frowned at that, she’s never heard of anyone who would do such a thing. Even with original Marceline’s memories. Winter King didn’t really show her much kindness. He just liked playing with her and talking to her.

‘Did father…ever love me?’ She thought sadly

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Ice Marcy looked around, “Do you guys think Ms Cake is okay?”

“I’m sure she’s alright sweetheart.” Simon said with a smile

“Hey Marcy, do you…wanna continue your story too?” Fionna asked.

Simon looked a bit worried but Marcy nodded. “It’s okay daddy…I…” she smiles up at him, “I want to tell you.”

Simon watched as she climbed out of the barrel and up onto his lap, the heat of the fire wasn’t burning her anymore since she was feeling better.

“Alright, if you want to share you can.” He said with an encouraging smile.

“Everyone was fine for about…2 more years.” Ice Marcy explained

Simon has fully embraced the crown. Not caring how insane it made him, he wore it and happily messed with the ice powers. Marcy was freezing now whenever he hugged her but he wouldn’t let go. She was the one person he had. The one person he wanted.

“S-simon your skin is s-s-so c-cold….” She shivered

Simon however is smiling,

“I know, isn’t it great! “

His hands held tightly onto hers and her hands turned blue and a light purple. She sneezed from the cold.

“You’ll get used to it.” He said holding her closer ignoring as she coughed and sneezed

Fionna was shocked to hear this, “He got her sick and didn’t even care?” Geez and she thought she had parent issues 

Simon clenched his fist thinking of that. Of poor little Marcy freezing and coughing because of his poor choices.

Marcy was getting really really sick from him, to the point it became nearly deadly at one point and he had to find chicken soup for her and fight a huge crowd of mutant zombies, Marcy begged him not to put the crown on again but he didn’t care nor did he listen.

Marcy got better, but it wasn’t the last time he made her get a cold.

Simon’s heart hurt when Ice Marcy talked about the chicken soup story, he fought SO HARD trying to find that for his marcy, terrified she would die. And this winter king kept getting her sick.

”One day, Father was practicing his powers again…” Ice Marcy started.

Simon was just practicing his ice and a mutant zombie came up to them.

“AHH! Simon!” Marcy cried out.

Simon gasped and he shot his ice at the mutant, he killed it but part of the blow hit Marcy’s head. “Ah!”

Simon stops what he’s doing and looks back terrified “Marceline!”

Marcy is crying and holding her head

“S-Simon!! My head hurrrts!” She sobbed

Slowly the side of her face started to freeze up. If it kept spreading throughout her body….she would die.

Simon gasped covering his mouth. Tears formed in his eyes but he forced them back.

”Father of course was scared.” Ice marcy said as she held Hambo.

“No! Nonono!” He quickly picks her up “Shhh it’s alright, I’ll figure something out! D-don’t die don’t die.” He begged through tears

Marcy cried “Simon I’m scared!”

“Shhh don’t worry, I’ll fix this. I’ll fix this.” He promised

Simon then flew through the woods holding marceline.

”Yikes, so she froze to death? That’s a really scary way to go out.” Fionna said with a gulp

”No, this isn’t how she died.” Ice marcy said and both of them are confused.

”Then..how did she survive?” Simon asked cautiously, 

“This is the part of the story where she became a vampire.” Ice Marcy said, “It saved her life.”

”…She became a vampire…at Five?!” Simon gasped

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“Yes.” Ice Marcy said,

Simon gulped and Ice Marcy continued the story.

He is now in a vampire’s territory. Marcy whimpers holding her head. The ice has spread throughout most of her body. She’s shivering. It’s spread to both her legs, one of her arms, and half of her face. She was scared when she heard a voice.

“Who has come to me.” The vampire king snarled

“U-uh…” Simon takes a minute and tries to remember, his memory had been fading a lot lately, “Si-Simon!” He breathed in relief,

“My name is simon.”

“The ice spread THAT FAR?” Fionna asked in horror, Simon himself felt his stomach twisting. If he had ever done that to his girl he would have NEVER forgiven himself. He’d never be able to look in a mirror again.

He looks up and begs

“My daughter is close to death I…I-I need you to turn her.”

“TURN HER?!” Simon asked,

”Father asked for her to be turned.” Ice Marcy explained, and Simon felt sick.

“Turn her how?” Vampire king challenged, did this guy know what he was asking for?

“Turn her into a vampire.” Simon stated.

Marcy however is terrified “What?!”

“Hm, I’m surprised. However I warn you, if I turn her as a child. She will remain a child forever.” The vampire king said

“That’s fine! Just fix her!” Simon said with a grin

“N-no Simon I’m scared!” Marcy pleaded while she pulled on his suit crying “I’d rather die! Let me die! Don’t do this!!”

Simon’s heart shattered as Ice Marcy described original marceline’s cries and pleads.

”She really didn’t want to be a vampire, she was scared.” Ice Marcy said.

Marcy couldn’t take it anymore. She’s been living with Simon for 2 years and as much as she loved him she couldn’t take living with him with that crown on his head. And she didn’t want to become a vampire!

But Simon shrugged “Your 5, you just don’t understand.”

He put her down and her legs were too frozen for her to run. The vampire king walks over standing over her and Simon backs away

Marcy cries out reaching to him “No! Don’t! PLEASE!! Simon!! SIMON!!!”

The vampire lion’s teeth sunk into her tiny neck and she SCREAMED so loud the entire forest heard. But Simon was just relieved. She wouldn’t leave him.

Simon put a hand over his mouth. He wanted to throw up. He wanted to fucking throw up.

’How could he do that to her.’ Simon thought in disgust, ‘That’s awful, she was so young…but it saved her life.’ Simon thought this next part with fear, ‘Would…would I have done the same in that situation?’

He didn’t want to believe so. Didn’t want to believe he could ever put his baby girl through that.

“Father was happy when it was over…” ice marcy said

Simon is holding a cloth to her neck smiling

“That wasn’t so bad was it?” He asked

The Ice had melted off of Marcy, and a vampire bite was on her neck. Marcy is still shaking with fear and pain and she looked at simon with a look of heartbreak and betrayal. 

“Welp, we better get you a hat or something” he laughed. “Don’t want you getting killed by the sun!”

Marcy just cried into her knees.

Simon quickly wanted to change the subject ice marcy could continue the story later, “Maybe we should do something else-“

Then they heard cake yelling.

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“Cake!” Fionna yelled running toward the direction of the scream

“Fionna wait up!” Simon yelled then he picked up Marcy and ran after her.

“Whoa!” Ice Marcy yelped from the speed

Fionna ended up at a treehouse

“Aaaaah!” Cake hissed and Fionna held her

“Hold on! Cake!” Fionna picked her up holding her

“Rowr!” Cake growled and pushed her away

“Are you okay?” Fionna asked worriedly

“Leggo! There's something back there. It surprised me and I whacked it into a corner all by myself!” Cake said

Fionna frowned but she kneeled down to look under

Glowing eyes appeared making them fall back with a Yelp. Then BMO took the mask off.

“Apologies, cat. I goosed you in the spirit of fun.”

“A robot!” Fionna said

Just then Simon climbed up with a grunt “ugh.”

When he got to the top Ice Marcy peaked over his shoulder, he pants for a moment before his eyes lit up “BMO!”

If there was one thing he could remember from being the ice king, it was most of his close friendships.

Such as the island lady, some old wizard friends- that DIDN’T treat him like a nuisance, Dr princess whom didn’t get angry despite all his harassment towards her, the penguins (even though he’s pretty sure most of it was in his head…?), and of course BMO.

Heck sometimes he and the BMO of his world still met up for some little shenanigans, even if they weren’t as EXTREME as when he was the ice king…

All friendships aside, if BMO was here maybe there’s a chance others were here! Maybe BMO knew where everyone went?

“Who’s the square guy???” Ice Marcy asked confused

“That’s BMO,” Simon said with a smile

“Yes. Now, old man, prepare for your goosing. Oh!” BMO said reaching for something

Simon pulled himself up and frowned “BMO, where is everybody?” He asked

“They're around. Except for Football. I haven't seen her in forever.” BMO shrugged tossing something and walking away, Simon walks after him

‘I have a feeling that BMO just doesn’t understand’ Simon thought sadly, after all Marceline wouldn’t have left hambo, and this world was clearly empty…

“Does this world have a magic crown? It would grant the wearer miraculous ice powers.” Simon explained kneeling down to him

Ice Marcy smiles waving at the little robot,

“Oh, yeah, the Ice King. He lives in the Ice Kingdom.” BMO said pointing then he noticed ice Marcy and smiled “Hello ice girl!” He said

“Hi…” she said with a smile

“The Ice Kingdom?” Simon muttered confused and then he stood up looking outside, “But where's the ice?”

“Oh, yeah. That's weird.“ BMO said with a smile

Simon looked skeptical….

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As they walked BMO was telling stories

“And then Jake broke the wind into a thousand cheesy pieces!” Cake laughed and BMO points “Hey! That's my friend Jerry's place! Jerry's cool and tall and makes funny jokes.”

“I love this little box!” Cake said

“Yeah, he's so cute.” Fionna tried to say but Cake didn’t want to hear it

“Hmf. Wait up, BMO!  You have any other stories about the "dog" me?” Cake asked leaving Fionna and Simon behind

“Boy howdy, do I!” BMO said

Fionna sighs sadly and Simon looks at her.

“Hey don’t worry, she’ll come around eventually.” He tried to reassure her.

Ice Marcy felt bad for her, “Ms Fionna, are you gonna be okay?”

Fionna smiled, “Yeah, I’ll be fine…” she looks at Simon “So... you never finished telling your great love story.”

“It's probably for the best.” Simon whispered

“Please.” Fionna asked

Simon looked a bit skeptical so Ice Marcy made a suggestion,

“I’ll continue my story and then daddy can continue his!”

Simon didn’t think he wanted to hear more, but the nagging part of him was desperate to know what happened to winter world’s original marceline, he looked at Fionna whom nodded and he sighs, “Alright sweetheart, continue.”

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“Alright, so this is about a week after She turned into a vampire.” Ice marcy started

Marcy is hiding under a tree so she doesn’t get burned by the sun. Simon is humming and smiling as he freezes over the lake

“Nice! Hey Marcy you wanna skate?” He offered. But she stayed silent and looked at the frozen lake. It was daylight. “Oh right, sorry I forgot you can’t be in the sunlight.”

Simon bit his lip holding back curses. That insensitive prick…

Marcy pulls a blanket over her head

“I just wanna sleep.” She muttered and curled up by the tree.

Simon shrugs “Your loss.” He smiled and continued skating on the lake and Marcy hugged the picture of her mother crying

“I want my Mommy…”

Simon frowned looking back at her and he scowled walking over and he snatched the picture from her making her gasp,

“Your mommy is dead marcy.” He says ripping the picture in half she stared in horror, “I’m still here and alive.” He smiled kneeling down to her height and holding her face.

“He didn’t.” Fionna said in shock 

Ice Marcy nods, “He said that. And did that.”

“That’s terrible.” Simon muttered

“Daddy’s here instead.” He said with a wide sharp-toothed grin

“B-but I already have a daddy.” Marcy whimpered, and he grit his teeth.

“Yeah? And where is he?” She didn’t have an answer so he smiled kissing her head, “I’ll be your daddy from now on. And you never ever EVER have to leave me.” He growled then he smiled making it snow, “Now be a good girl and build a snowman with daddy, okay?”

Marcy hesitated but nods sadly, “O-okay Simon-“

He wasn’t satisfied, “Okay what?”

Marcy looked defeated as she forced herself to say, “Okay….d-dad.”

He smiled.

Simon shook his head, “Marceline called me Simon. That was fine.” He said, “I could never force her to call me that, she already has a father. Regardless of my opinion on him, she loves him and it would be wrong of me to force that on her.”

As happy as it would make him to hear her call him her dad, that was her choice to make. The winter king clearly didn’t care for his marceline’s feelings.

”So… what happened? How did she…die?” Fionna asked

”Well, that part takes place about 900 years later.” Ice marcy said.

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Simon is now Ice King and doesn’t remember hardly anything.

Marcy is still a 5 year old vampire just flying around the ice kingdom. The penguins kept her company but she hated that she couldn’t step outside during the daytime. She also hated that sometimes ice king would forget her name and call her Gunther instead.

“Hey Gunther! Can you get daddy his snacks?” Ice King yelled tossing the bag behind him.

At this point Marcy didn’t argue anymore. She just sighs picking up the bag, throwing it away, and flying to the kitchen to get some food.

The penguins were all playing while she was Gunther, the little helper.

She flies back with a plate of snacks and drinks, “Here you go daddy…” she said quietly

“Aw thanks sweetie!” Ice king said grabbing the plate and eating the stuff on it.

Marcy lowered herself to the ground playing her bass and humming.

Simon rolled his eyes at this part, but he sighs. He couldn’t judge…he had vague memories of how he treated the poor penguins as the ice king.

”I can’t…say anything about that part.” Simon said sadly

“What…what happened when she died? Was he still the ice king or had he already used princess bubblegum?” Fionna asked curiously.

”It was after father became the winter king.” Ice marcy explained

Winter King is now smiling happily as he skates into the ice castle.

“Oh marceline!~” he sang out

Marcy flies over

“What is it NOW dad- wait…” she paused, “What happened to your beard? And…you remembered my name….” She whispered in awe

Winter King laughs joyfully and claps his hands together

“I found a way to cancel out the crown’s madness!” He cheered and Marcy’s eyes light up

“Wait really?!” She happily flies over hugging him, “That’s amazing Dad! I’m so happy you’re back!” She cried out in joy, she missed when he was kinder to her and treated her more like a child instead of a servant.

“Yes my darling little vampire princess I’m back for good,” he promised and pats her head with a smile “Now. I can recreate the kingdom and give you a much much better life!”

“That’s great! How’d you do it?” Marcy asked curiously

“I projected the crown’s madness onto princess bubblegum.” He explained

Marcy’s smile fell almost immediately

“You…what?”

“Yeah, I don’t think she’d take that well.” Fionna winced, Simon was getting worried at where this story was going.

”She really really didn’t.” Ice Marcy said, “This next part is a little foggy, this is usually where I wake up…but last night, I had the rest of the dream…”

“Yes! So now she’s insane from the crown and I’m free! Isn’t this great?” He asked with a happy twirl

“But…t-that’s so wrong!” Marcy yelled in horror “That’s terrible! Why would you do that?”

“It doesn’t matter!” He waved off, “Now we can live the life we always wanted my darling daughter <3.” He said with a loving smile, but Marcy is upset and backs away.

“No, no…t-this isn’t what I wanted!!” She started tearing up, “Your not a good guy! Y-you’re a bad guy!” She cried

Winter king reaches for her “Aw sweetheart don’t be like that…”

Marcy cried in anger “I used to think you were so good! B-but you’ve always been bad! You’ve always used me for yourself! You almost killed me! You turned me into a vampire! And now this?!” She couldn’t take it anymore, she couldn’t take HIM anymore.

Winter King hums, “Technically the vampire king turned you.”

“But you let him!” She cried “I hate you!”

Simon felt his heart hurt now, he knew the winter king was an awful person but still. To imagine marceline saying those words…hurt.

The winter king’s heart shattered and his smile dropped. “Marcy, sweetie don’t say that-“

She screamed stomping her foot “I hate you! I can’t take it anymore!” She floated up with her bass “I’m gonna run away and I’ll never ever ever come back!!!”

The winter king’s pain turned to anger and he grabbed her arms forcing her against the wall shocking her.

“You’re NOT going to leave me you fucking ungrateful little BRAT!” He yelled

Simon was shocked to hear this part, “Wait wait wait, what?”

”I dunno, those are the words he said.” Ice Marcy shrugged, she had no clue what the word Fucking meant but they wanted to hear the story.

Simon was disgusted, Winter King physically grabbed marceline? He screamed at her those awful untrue words???

“Wait…so…how did she die?” Fionna asked nervously 

“Like I said…father wasn’t happy.” Ice marcy said

Marcy shook under him in fear “D-daddy you’re scaring me.”

Winter King is glaring at her as tears rolled down his face

“You-you want to leave me. You want to leave me ALONE.” his grip tightens “You just want to abandon me, After EVERYTHING I’ve DONE for you!!” He yelled through his cries

Ice Marcy started shaking as she said this next part

Simon quickly hugged her, “Shhh it’s okay you don’t have to tell us more-“

But she shook her head, “N-no…I-I want to…”

Marcy cried in pain “AH! D-daddy you’re hurting me! I don’t wanna be here! I don’t wanna be here anymore.” She begged “LET ME GO!!!”

Winter King blankly stares at her through his tears. They rolled down his face and he stared at her. Emotionless.

She’s trembling in fear at the look in his eyes…then he squeezed her arms tighter and his ice formed spikes behind her.

“D-daddy what’s happening!-“ she tried to scream.

“Shhh just relax sweetie.” He whispers with that emotionless look

“H-he didn’t.” Simon said terrified by what she was saying.

“DADDY!-“ One spike SPEARED through her chest and blood trickled down her body.

Her eyes were wide in horror. Her mouth was open as blood poured out…Lifeless.

Before she could poof like a vampire usually would, his ice froze the rest of her body keeping her there. Her horrified face frozen.

Fionna and Simon went silent and Frozen tears rolled down Marcy’s face. “I-I’m sorry.” She whimpered and hid her face against simon’s shoulder.

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Ice Marcy cried against Simon’s shoulder, “D-daddy couldn’t take it.” She whimpered

Winter King stared at her and tears kept falling down his face. He fell to his knees staring at his daughter inside the ice, he stayed still not knowing what to do. He killed his daughter…

Marceline was dead

He then looked at her Bass on the ground. He reached over picking it up.

Memories of little Marcy and him went through his head. The fun times they had together with him singing to her and her playing and cheering him up. He needed her. He couldn’t live without her.

And so he took the ice block of her dead corpse. “I’ll use this…” he a maniacal smile, “Use her ashes, I’ll make a new one.”

“T-that‘s when I woke up.” Ice marcy whispered wiping off her frozen tears which fell and shattered on the ground,

”And…my first real memory of being alive..”

Later ice marcy is happily dancing with him holding his hands, his smile on display as he is satisfied.

“Weee! This is so fun daddy!”

“I’m sorry.” Ice marcy cried and Simon gently shushed her and stroked her hair, Fionna has a look of anger and horror at the story.

”Shhh it’s alright. You’re safe now he can’t hurt you.” He held her close hiding his own tears as he pushed her head into his chest. 

‘He killed her. He killed his own child. He killed marcy. My precious girl I’m so sorry your life was cut so short in that world.’ He thought furiously and tears poured down his face, he wouldn’t let ice Marcy see them though.

Although she knew he was crying too because his shoulders shook with silent sobs.

’I wish I could have saved you.’ 

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Simon was still shaking with anger and sorrow. But he forced back his own feelings and knew he had to comfort the girls.

“Well, w-we had a deal didn’t we?” he forced a smile, “I can tell you girls about Betty if you still want to hear.”

Ice Marcy sniffles and looks up at him with a slight nod. Fionna also nodded walking a little bit closer to him.

He took a deep breath and started telling them about the time he and Betty were hiking, as he kept talking he found himself and the girls feeling much better.

“-And then she ran across the rocks with her arms up yelling really loudly. It surprised me when she scared the snakes right off.” He said with a smile

Fionna smiled at him, “She sounds badass!”

“Language.” Simon said with a look, “Child present.”

“Oh, right.” Fionna said sheepishly.

”What’s that mean?” Ice marcy asked curiously

”Something I’m not telling you until you’re at least 15. And you’re not allowed to use it until you’re 17.” Simon said with a matter of fact. Although he was thinking that by that point she’d have forgotten even asking to learn it.

Fionna snickered behind her hand.

”And what’s so amusing to you?” He asked playfully

”Just an old man.” She grinned cheekily,

He playfully smacked the back of her head, “Hey watch it.” He scolded with a grin

Fionna stuck out her tongue.

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“Oh, honeys, we're home!” BMO yelled

Simon and Fionna looked up to see….

a Non-Ice Kingdom???

Simon walked over and struggled to pull something up. He frowned seeing his old keyboard.

“Oooh” ice Marcy said

“Do you think he passed away?” Fionna whispered in concern

‘Great. That further confirms my theory. This entire world is a grave.’ Simon thought grimly

“Hey! I found some dirty tapes!” Cake called out

“Maybe it's a clue!” Fionna exclaimed joyfully

“Ooh! Butt stuff!” BMO said taking the tape and putting it inside himself.

(Forth wall break: This sounds so dirty as I write this. Help me)

Simon’s heart stopped when he realized what those tapes were.

Ice Kings’s voice; Hello, dear diary! Ready to get swole?! *throws over equipment*

‘Oh no…’ Simon thought with a grimace

“Daddy who’s that? He looks kinda like father. Only with a huge bushy beard and no hair.” Ice Marcy said bluntly, “Wait a minute, he kinda looks like….“

Simon sighs and puts her down, “That would be me. Or well- a VERSION of me but basically that’s exactly what I looked like with the crown.”

Ice Marcy looked shocked and she ran over with Fionna looking at the tape.

“THATS you?” She asked in surprise, she looked closer and it clicked in her mind. That’s how winter king had looked in her dreams! Back when her original self was alive….Wow he really changed a lot when he pushed the crown’s madness onto princess bubblegum!

Ice King’s voice; *singing into a brush wearing a wig* Everything bagel right where I left it ♪ ♪ Old-fashioned glazed, smooshed on the carpet ♪

“Simon, you gotta see this!” Fionna said in excitement

Simon cringed in disgust at his past self. He loved marceline beyond words but dressing like her and singing her songs was BEYOND creepy!

She was his daughter and he’d been acting like a teenage boy with a crush!

He just can’t believe that used to be him…and who he has to be again.

“I'm going to, uh,” he forced a smile, “Go look in this other pile.”

He walked away in shame and Ice Marcy frowned at him before looking back at the tapes.

As Simon looked around he got hit by different memories. So much stuff he didn’t remember using but he immediately recognized.

Old weights and sweatbands, different instruments, wizard stuff, ninja stuff….weird fanarts- he cringed at those and threw a blanket over them.

He noticed some ridiculous sized weights that he KNEW he couldn’t lift.

‘All that training equipment just to be cool.’ He thought a little amused, then he looked around and picked up a book….his very first Fionna and cake fanfic.

He cringes, “Eugh, I haven’t even read this one in forever.” If he remembered correctly, this is the fanfic that ended with Fionna declaring her love for ice king wanting to marry him and have him…lock her in his dungeon- yep he was a huge creep.

“Do I really want to become that again…” he asked himself sadly, He needed to take care of Ice Marcy, and he still planned to go back for baby Finn and baby Celine after he got that remote fixed… but Fionna and Cake’s lives were at risk, as well as ice Marcy’s and the babies.

If he didn’t do this, everything would be gone. He’s already lost his fiancé, does he really want to lose those kids too? And despite everything he had thought previously, he truly saw Fionna as a daughter now. He didn’t want her to get hurt.

Maybe if he somehow found a way back to Ooo he could leave a note for bubblegum to fix that remote and save baby Celine and baby finn…and maybe ice Marcy could go into his head with Fionna and cake, he promised he wouldn’t leave her as long as it was in his power. So if she was in his head she would never be separated from him but she’d have an entire world to explore and meet people and grow up….

It was messed up he knew, but he didn’t have any other options…

“I have to.” He told himself squeezing the fanfic and tearing up, “Please take care of her Fionna…or find someone who will…” he whispered as a tear slid down his cheek.

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Fionna and Cake looked back at the Tape and Marcy sat down in front of Fionna

Ice King’s voice: You hear that, Gunter? I put the crown inside my kickdrum.-Whoo-hoo-hoo!-And action. ( Imitates foghorn ) Every night I hear that blasted foghorn moaning like a... Wenk. You're ruining my vision! *kicks and falls crying, just then he turns into a skeleton as the video ended*

“Wait... That's what he was like with the crown?” Fionna asked in shock and concern.

Sure Simon was pretty silly, and definitely had moments of outburst.

But…this guy was different,

it wasn’t as bad as the winter king but…his silliness was more out of sadness rather than good fun.

This guy has aggressive anger issues towards innocent creatures, while Simon was much more patient and understanding.

This guy was just…sad, he just didn’t know why…

Simon wasn’t happy with that crown, he just didn’t understand everything going on.

Finally Fionna understood. And she felt horrible for ever saying how happy he looked with the crown, and letting Cake treat him like she did.

“I guess.“ cake shrugged sadly

Ice Marcy was shocked by this and it seems like she’s the only one who noticed the end of the video, where he turned into a skeleton. That must be when this world ended.

‘He…died crying’ Ice Marcy thought to herself, ‘He was all alone.’

This opened up a lot of new stuff to Ice Marcy, her entire life she’d viewed her father as invincible. And then she watched him die after she betrayed him…

Clearly this meant that she might not have him around forever…but she hoped that Simon was different and would be able to be strong and keep everyone safe…

What would she do if she lost Her new daddy? Would he also die that sad? Does he feel that way all the time?

How did her father feel when he died like that? Ice Marcy now knows he’s a bad guy but…she still loved him, he was her daddy for the longest time..

Just then she saw Simon walk back over with the remote as BMO ejected the tape.

Ice Marcy just walked over and hugged his leg surprising him.

“Marcy? Are you alright?” He asked concerned.

Ice Marcy just hugged his leg tighter, “I love you daddy.”

‘Oh glob, I hope that tape didn’t have anything terrible on it.’ Simon thought with a wince, most of his tapes were about cringey plays, but a few of them…could get a little bad.

He should have checked that tape before he left her there to watch it.

“I love you too marcy,” Simon said patting her little head.

“So, Uh-Any luck?” Fionna asked trying to sound fine and normal.

Simon sighs and shakes his head “Our only hope is fixing the remote.”

“A remote?! Show BMO! Show BMO! Show BMO!” BMO exclaimed and Simon was surprised but handed him the remote, “Hm, I know someone who can fix it! My friend Princess Bubblegum.”

Simon gasped and smiled, “Yes! We can zap to another reality!” Fionna smiled at him, “Then it's next stop, crown town!”

Fionna’s smile fell and Ice Marcy looked nervous. She had heard that they needed the crown, but she hadn’t thought of what that really meant. Daddy promised her he would never leave her, so she knew she could trust him…but she was scared.

“Let's hit the road!” Cake said turning into a horse and letting BMO ride on her back.

As they walked Fionna suddenly paused looking at the drumset.

‘The video…he said he put the crown in his kick drum…’ she realized

But she wasn’t too happy, she didn’t want to curse Simon like that, and it would mean he couldn’t save Baby Celine or Baby Finn, and he’d have to leave ice marcy…

Still, she will take it….just as a last resort.

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The group continued walking down. Ice Marcy was holding Simon’s hand and in her other arm was hambo. Simon looked at Fionna whom looked upset for some reason.

‘Did she see the ice king being weird about those fanfics of her?’ Simon thought nervously. He hoped not. She’s been through enough trauma.

“Are you okay?” He asked cautious

“I feel kinda weird. And blah.” Fionna admitted

“Is it about the winter king? Or…something else?” Simon asked.

“I…don’t really wanna talk about it right now.” Fionna said quietly

Simon was worried for her but he nodded respecting her wishes, he changed the subject with a smile,

“I didn't get to tell you what happened after Betty and I got back from the trip.”

Fionna became intrigued, “Did you find the Enchiridion?”

Simon started telling her about when they drove back there were people outside. And Betty gave the spotlight to him and told him goodbye.

As they were talking Ice Marcy felt a bit funny,

‘Something about this doesn’t feel right…Ms Fionna is sad too. So it’s not just me…If daddy does find that crown, what does that mean for him, or me, or little brother and little sister?’ Ice marcy thought worriedly.

Then she looked up when she heard fionna’s voice.

“This story is sad…” Fionna said

“No, no, don't worry. You haven't heard the best part... yet.” Simon added with a smile

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They arrived at the kingdom and Fionna is amazed, but ice marcy is visibly terrified. She’d been afraid of the candy queen and her kingdom all her life, even though she now knew the candy queen- …princess bubblegum, wasn’t all bad: it didn’t change the fact she’d spent 100 years behind afraid.

And the vampire world’s Bonnie didn’t help her fears because she had been so mean and angry…

“All of this is actual candy?” Fionna asked feeling the walls, “This is, like, one of my top three fantasies.”

Ice Marcy whimpered hugging Simon’s leg.

“Marcy, sweetie, what’s wrong?” Simon asked concerned

“I don’t like this place…” she whispered

Simon picked her up, “Why? Why don’t you like it?”

Ice Marcy pointed to all the Candy furniture and walls.

Then it clicked in Simon’s head and he felt bad for not catching on.

“You’re scared of the candy….” He realized, and she nodded.

“I promise it’s not at all like the winter world’s candy kingdom, nor is it dangerous like the vampire world.” Simon tried to reassure her, but Ice Marcy squeezed her eyes shut shaking her head.

“No daddy…” she pleaded

“Okay, shhh okay calm down.” He carefully picked her up and held her head to his chest, “It’s okay, I won’t let anything hurt you. Just close your eyes alright? You don’t have to look.” He whispered softly.

It seemed to help because Ice Marcy stopped shaking and just relaxed against his suit.

“Ta-da! Come in, come in.” BMO exclaimed

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“Cool lab, BMO, but where's the Princess?” Fionna asked stepping in

“She's just changing.” BMO said with a nervous look then he runs behind something, “I will help her! There you are. Help me zip up my bra. Yes, milady!”  Simon’s face turned to realization and sadness.

Princess bubblegum isn’t here…BMO was just lonely.

‘What happened to this world?’ He thought sadly. He looked down at ice marcy whom has fallen asleep by now.

“Pardon my late arrival, dear peasants. One is simply helpless without good help around.” BMO laughed while wearing a little costume

“I don't get it, BMO.” Fionna said with a deep frown

“I am the beautiful and brilliant Princess Bubblegum.” BMO said

“Great! I'm gonna go eat chocolate.” Cake said giving up and Fionna tried to stop her

“Cake, no!”

“I'm gonna!”

“Allow me to... hupp! Explain. One day, everyone was a skeleton. Then Jerry came!” BMO said

‘Is everyone dead except for this Jerry?’ Simon thought in despair

“Now to business.” BMO reached into Simon’s suit taking the remote surprising him “Hey!”

“Hmm.” BMO looked at it, “This is beyond even my ability to fix.

“But BMO said...” Fionna tried

“BMO was wrong!” BMO exclaimed

“So was Fionna! Ugh!” She threw stuff off the table “We blew it! We blew it!” Cake yelled in anger and Fionna’s eyes filled with tears, she ran out of the room closing her eyes.

‘Oh no…’ Simon thought when he saw her run to the balcony…

“My office supplies!” BMO cried

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Fionna ran out to the balcony crying, tears poured down her face as she sobbed.

Everything was too much. This week has been AWFUL.

First the incident in Farmworld,

then the traumatic week with the winter king followed by her actions of those innocent candy people AND his death,

Then the vampire world experiencing those flashbacks and being tormented by those vampires

And now Cake is angry at her?

They’re in a dead world, No remote, and so far the only choice she has is to give Simon that damn crown and curse him.

On top of that they had a maniac magic guy after them and their entire world is in danger.

She couldn’t take it. She sobbed and pulled on the ears of her hat.

‘Why. Why did this happen to me. Why did I ever want a magic life and a dream guy?! I just wanna go back home.’

Simon walked out and reached out to touch her shoulder. Ice Marcy was still in his other arm asleep from exhaustion.

“Fionna, i-it's okay.” He gently tried to reassure her

“Simon, I'm so stupid. I'm sorry! Why did I think I could do this?! I can’t take it anymore! I’m sorry!” She sobbed falling onto her knees

Simon carefully kneeled beside her. He adjusted ice Marcy in his arm and used his free arm to hold Fionna.

“Shhh it’s alright, after everything you’ve been through this week you deserve a moment to cry and get it out.” He said softly

She whimpered curling up against his chest, she felt so stupid. She wasn’t a child and yet here she was clinging onto this guy that she’s only known a week….she couldn’t help it, he was just so comforting, it reminded her of her father Melvin before he died.

“Shhh it’s alright.” Simon whispered he carefully put ice marcy down beside him and used both his arms to hold Fionna. Ice Marcy meanwhile snuggled up to him in her sleep while hugging hambo.

“S-Simon I don’t know what to do anymore.” Fionna sniffles, “I-I thought I was ready, I thought I wanted all this. But it’s just been pain!”

Simon said nothing more as he rubbed her back and let her cry it out, right now she needed his ears, not his words. She wouldn’t listen to his words right now anyway, she was far too emotional…

“I can’t take it anymoreee!!!” She gripped her fists onto his suit sobbing into his shoulder, her words were along the line of “Why am I so stupid?! S-so naive?! Why does it still hurt?! Why can’t I make ONE good decision?!” And more stuff like that.

Some things Simon couldn’t even make out because of her voice cracks and blubbering. He patiently waited for her to stop crying all the while holding her.

‘This poor girl’ he thought in sadness, ‘I should have voiced my suspicions earlier, then that whole thing could have been avoided…’

Finally her sobs turned into light sniffles and whimpers, he loosened his grip giving her the chance to push or pull away, but instead she tightened her grip and snuggled closer. He took the hint and put both his arms around her- practically pulling her in his lap- and gently squeezed. She didn’t want to let go.

Finally he opened his mouth to speak,

“Fionna, none of what happened was your fault or your control. I know that’s hard to believe right now and that’s perfectly fine.” He explained softly, “Believe me I may…” he paused for a minute and glanced down double checking that ice Marcy was still asleep…then he took a deep breath and admitted quietly,

“I…understand what you went through….Y-you could say I have…personal experience.” He added with a light blush

Fionna’s eyes widened hearing that, when she didn’t say anything he continued.

“I don’t remember if anything happened to me as the ice king,” Simon started “But, when I was a young man- not much younger than you- I wasn’t very popular with anyone. Nobody thought that I was handsome or smart or inspiring. Certainly not like people think now…” he grumbles,

“But the point I’m making is…I once had a..rough experience with someone I considered a friend to me…. he…took advantage of a situation and…well let’s just say I ended up in the hospital and became very nervous about the topic of intercourse….until I met Betty of course.”

Fionna looked up at him, “You..you went through it too?”

He nodded a bit, “And believe me when I say, that feeling doesn’t ever really go away. You still feel the hurt and betrayal and humiliation….” He clenched his fist a bit as he talked about this, then he breathed, “But…it gets easier with time…and it especially helps when you have a support group…I didn’t have any friends after that so I had none.” He explained

“You didn’t have anyone??” Fionna asked in surprise, “What about your family?”

Simon hesitated for a moment and breathed, “My father disappeared before my fifth birthday, to this day I don’t know what happened to him. My mother said he died in a car accident, and my oldest sister said he ran away with a bag. I don’t know which one was telling the truth or if both were correct or not.”

“But you had your mom and sister, right?” Fionna asked 

Simon smiles sadly and shakes his head No. “No…My mother died of an illness shortly after I graduated highschool. Around my early twenties….my oldest sister after she left home, she never talked to me again…to this day I don’t know why.”

“Didn’t you have anyone else?” Fionna looked up at him slowly pulling away, but still holding onto him.

“I had 2 sisters, and 3 brothers. ONE of which was actually my twin.” He said with a small smile, “I was the youngest. My oldest sister Jill was 5 years older, my oldest brother Spencer was 4 years older, my second oldest brother Scott was 2 years older, my other sister Jane was one year older. And even my twin brother Samson was 20 minutes older.”

“Damn, you had a big family.” Fionna said in amusement, then she became confused, “Wait, why didn’t any of them help you?”

“After my mother died, Samson went into a depression and cut off the entire family, he left the state and we never heard from him again. Scott I heard from occasionally but he had moved out of the city into an apartment with a friend. Jill like I said had stopped talking to me, I found out she became a lawyer after graduating college and got married. Spencer was a YouTuber so he hardly ever left his house I visited him on holidays….” Simon explained, a sad smile returning to his face at the thought of his human family. They’d all most likely died when the bombs dropped, or later on through the diseases or the vampires.

“What about Jane?” Fionna asked in confusion

“Well Jane was the closest to all of us.” Simon said with a brighter smile, “She called every week and visited quite frequently. She had a boyfriend and a small job as a cashier at McDonald’s. They lived in a small house but she was happy.” Simon then sighs, “But around this point in time, she had gone on vacation for a few months. By the time she got back I was already out of the hospital and at home…I never told her.” He said.

“That’s REALLY sad…” Fionna said with a frown

“Like I said, the pain of the past never truly goes away…but it becomes easier.” He held her hand, “Fionna you went through something awful this week. And I’m so so sorry that I couldn’t help you.” He really felt bad about that, “It was something you never should have had to endured and you did….but you can take this experience as….” He then stopped his words thinking carefully of what to say next.

“You can think of this as a trauma stop.” He decided on

“A trauma stop..?” Fionna asked amused, “Never heard that one.”

“Well I just made it up.” Simon admitted,

“Anyway. What that means is…Right now you’re going through a stage of anger and hurt and fear. That’s the trauma of what happened…but it’s just a stop, it’s not the end, it’s not forever.” He smiled, “It’s like when you stop as a stop sign. You stop the car, look both ways, wait your turn, and then keep going, well this is similar. You’ve taken a moment to stop and collect yourself, now you’re cautiously looking around, figuring out your next move, and when it’s your turn your gonna keep going.”

It made sense to her and she smiled at him, “Is that what you did?”

His smile fell and a grimace took over, “Well…no…sadly I took all the…unhealthy ways to cope. As a young man I resorted to trying to ignore it and move on or just avoid touch in general…as an older man…? Well…” he rubbed his head in embarrassment, “You already saw that.”

His drunk ass in the room acting like a stubborn teenager with prismo….

Fionna looked at him then she looked down twirling her thumbs together, “So…” she looked up at him still leaned against him, “What happened next with you and Betty?” She asked curiously

Simon took this as a sign that she was ready to change the subject, so he proceeded.

“So that was that. Betty and I went our separate ways, back to our own lives….“ he started again.

Chapter Text

Simon continued the story, “But I couldn't stop thinking about her.”

“Why didn't you just call her?” Fionna asked curiously

“I thought it was better to keep it professional. A couple weeks later, I saw the book she checked out back at the library.” He said with a smile

He then proceeded to tell her how he rushed after her and caught her before he got on the bus.

“And I told her I wanted her by my side. She dropped her bag and jumped into my arms laughing, that was the first time she called me by my first name.” Simon said with a smile

Fionna’s eyes sparkled, “Damn, that's romantic.” She smiled

“Yeah.” Simon said in memory

“So you got on the bus with her?”

“Yep.” Then he backtracked “What? No. No, why would I...”

He stopped when he heard clapping and he looked forward to see BMO.

“The power of love is so powerful! Princess! What if you used my robot heart to jump-start this broken piece of trash?”

Cake Gasps

Simon got up and the movement woke up ice marcy,

“H-huh?” She yawned rubbing her eyes.

“Oh! Sorry, Darling.” Simon quickly helped her up and held her hand.

“Hmm, theoretically that could work, but it would take the bravest little heart the world has ever known. Behold my naked innards! And the heart of a hero!” Bmo said taking off his front

“Could this really work?” Fionna asked Simon

He looked skeptical

‘I’m not sure this is the best idea…’ he wondered, but if anyone would know about a remote it’d be BMO, right?

“Don't worry, Finn. I have never failed anything!“ BMO said with a smile and Simon winced, gosh that was sad…

BMO plugged the remote into himself and Ice Marcy looked up at Simon.

“What’s he doing daddy?”

“I’m…not sure.” Simon admitted

“Initiating. Mm. Mm-hmm.” BMO said as he started glowing, Cake started to smile.

“I can feel it working! Yes! Feels great!!”

Simon winced at the light and turned his head and pulled Marcy behind him to shield her from the light.

“Agh!” She said covering her eyes

‘Oh no, that can’t be good’ Simon knew this wasn’t going to go well! He was about to say something-

“It's working!” Then he paused, “Whoops.”

His face blasted off and the glowing stopped. Everyone turned back and BMO fell apart.

Ice Marcy’s trembled in fear and Simon and Fionna’s mouths dropped open as they looked at each other.

“BMO!” Cake cried out, Simon held out his arms to stop her but she grabbed him and he turned into a clock, “We can put him back the way he was, right?” She whimpered

Simon lowered his arms and sighed, he shook his head No.

“That poor little robot.” Fionna said covering her mouth.

Ice Marcy couldn’t stop shaking, Simon picked her up and held her head.

“It’s okay, it’s okay.” He whispered, “Don’t look…”

He couldn’t believe this…first the winter king and now BMO. It was way too familiar of a scene.…

Only this time it was someone they ALL cared for.

Chapter Text

Simon carried ice marcy out of the room she was still shaken up at her new friend’s death.

“Sweetheart, do you want to talk about it? Or would you rather stay silent?” Simon asked

Ice Marcy sniffles and looks up at him, “T-talk…”

Simon nodded and leaned against the wall holding her against his chest, “Would you like to start, or me?”

“…You..” she whimpered

Simon thought for a minute then he smiled softly, “The BMO of my world is a dear friend to me, you will still be able to meet him…as tragic as the end of this BMO’s life is, I can promise you he will live on through memory and other lives.”

“What’s the BMO of your world like?” Ice Marcy asked curiously

“He’s a silly little robot, just like this one is,” he smiles, “But he has a good heart, he’s very loyal to his friends, and is very fun to be around.”

He could recall some things he did with BMO as the ice king. He couldn’t remember specific details but he vaguely remembered dressing up with BMO, going places with him, inviting him over to the ice kingdom, and more little stuff.

Sometimes BMO will tell him about their time together, he can remember sometimes, other times he can’t. But either way no matter how embarrassing or irresponsible the stories are, their quite fun to listen to and it’s nice to know he had someone during his years of loneliness even if it wasn’t all the time.

“Now I can’t tell you really long stories of him like I’ve been doing with Betty, sadly I can’t remember enough for that.” Simon explained, “However, I can tell you that BMO’s death today…was much more merciful than having him continue on in this empty world.”

This was such a deep subject he truly didn’t want to tell a toddler, but after everything she’s seen this week? He had a feeling she’d understand a little more. No it wasn’t right, but it would help…

“Why do you say that?” Ice marcy asked

“Because sweetheart, he’s been pretending to be all of his old friends, he’s been hiding and waiting for people to come back who never will….” He took a deep breath and looked into her eyes. “Do you remember how you told me about when your world’s marceline was turned?”

Ice Marcy nods.

“She didn’t want to be turned right?” He said, and again she nodded, “Well. That meant that it would have been more merciful for her to come to her fate and comfort her during her death…than to do what your father did to her and force her through that pain.”

Ice Marcy seemed to get it now, “Sometimes…people need to rest?” Simon nodded.

“I know it’s harsh, and nobody should EVER have their lives cut so short.” He spoke, “However, sometimes it’s the…less painful option than whatever else is out there…” he admitted quietly, “Your very young and have so much life to live…but BMO was a robot, he can’t grow, he can’t change, he can’t make his own people…honestly I don’t even believe this Jerry guy is even real.” He said, “I think BMO used his imagination to conjure all of this up as a coping mechanism.”

Ice Marcy looked sad, “Why does it still hurt even when it’s over?”

Simon gently stroked her hair, “That’s called Grief, sweetie. It’s different for everyone. Sometimes people we care about very very much…just can’t stay forever. And since we’re still here, it’s hard for us to learn….how to live without them.” He said while thinking about Betty.

“Is this…how you feel about that lady you love?” Ice marcy asked, “Do you miss her too? Does it make you feel all sad inside?”

Simon bit his lip and tears formed in his eyes. He pulled her closer, “More than anyone could ever know….”

Chapter Text

Simon, Ice Marcy, Fionna, and Cake were now on a hill. Cake lowered the box into the ground that had BMO in it. She was crying.

“BMO chose to make the ultimate sacrifice for people he barely knew. It didn't work, but that made it no less noble.” Simon preached then he tossed the magazines in the hole, “Farewell, you little miracle.”

They tossed the dirt over the grave properly burying him.

“Daddy?” ice marcy asked

“Yes, Marcy?” Simon asked trying to smile at her.

Ice Marcy hugged his leg. “I love you.”

Tears formed in his eyes but he forced them back. He had to be strong for the girls right now. He put a hand on her head holding her closer.

“I love you too…”

Fionna sighs and looks at Simon, “This whole thing has been a mess…”

Simon nodded in agreement, “I know.”

He put his other hand on her shoulder and Fionna sadly smiled a little at him.

“BMO talked about that Jerry guy a lot. Maybe we should find him and tell him the bad news.” Cake said

‘I still don’t think he’s a real person…but it might make the girls feel better’ Simon thought with a sad smile and he nodded, “Let’s go then.”

Ice Marcy picked up hambo and held Simon’s hand. He led her away from the grave while Fionna and Cake walked behind them.

Chapter Text

The sun went down as they walked. Ice Marcy got tired and accidentally kicked a rock.

“Oops.” She said

Simon chuckled and kneeled down to her, “Hey there little lady. How bout a lift in an old man’s arms, Hm?”

Ice Marcy grinned and made grabby hands. Honestly he had expected her to protest a little bit but he smiled and picked her up in his arms.

‘You really are different from her,’ he thought to himself, and he immediately felt bad. He needs to stop looking at Marcy and marceline as the same person. It was just…so hard, the situation felt so familiar to him.

As they kept walking Fionna suddenly started singing

“Making your way in the world today~

Takes everything you got~”

It cheered up cake whom joins

“Taking a break from all your worries!

Sure would help a lot!”

Simon frowned when he noticed Ice Marcy covering her ears, she probably wasn’t in the mood for that song right now, he sang that song in the winter kingdom after all…

“Wouldn't you like to get awaaaay”

“Uh, no offense, but do you guys know any other songs?” He tried to ask with a polite smile

Fionna thought for a minute “The closing theme to "Cheers"!”

Ice Marcy looked a little confused, what was that???

“Oh, I know a good one!” Cake exclaimed then she started Vocalizing a familiar tune, “Bada-da dananana-“

Simon’s face lit up in recognition.

“I forgot you know that tune…” he said then he felt a little dumb “But you lived in my head, so that tracks…”

Ice Marcy looked up confused

“What is it?” Fionna asked curiously

“That was our song. Betty's and mine.” He said with a sad smile looking up,

Ice Marcy thought about what he said earlier about grief. She reached up and put a hand on his face. The hand was cold but he smiled at her.

“Daddy?” She asked worriedly

“I’m alright, Marcy.” He whispered and kissed her head.

Chapter Text

The group kept walking forward,

“Geez how much longer until we get there?” Fionna asked

“We probably made a wrong turn.” Simon said with a slight shrug, “It’s pretty dark out.”

Fionna sighs and Cake grumbles.

Ice Marcy has now fallen asleep in Simon’s arms so he decided to stop for a moment.

“Let’s take a break.” He suggested,

Cake reluctantly sat down and Fionna sat down beside her. Simon slowly lowered himself to the ground with ice marcy in his arms. Cake yawned and curled up against Fionna snoring.

Fionna looked at her then at him, “Doesn’t it get cold? Holding her?”

Simon was surprised by the question but he smiles. “Well, she’s definitely cold, but not like a freezer cold. More like a pool or some cold sodas. It’s easily bearable….Also the cold can’t really bother me anymore.”

“Is it because of the time you were the ice king?” Fionna asked curiously

“Maybe? I honestly don’t know. I mean before the crown I didn’t MIND the cold, but I still couldn’t stand too much. I was just a normal human…now I guess my body has completely adjusted to freezing temperatures…”

Simon glanced back…. He took a deep breath and turned to fionna.

“Fionna, I told you a lot about my world, and about my past….I…I would like to know more about your world. The version it is now.” Simon said

“Oh uh, it’s not super interesting or magical like yours.” Fionna said

“That’s perfectly fine.” Simon smiled, “Actually I…I’d like to hear it more.”

Fionna is surprised but she seems to understand, “What do you want to know?”

Simon thought for a minute then asked, “What’s the marceline of your world like? …Marshall was his name right?”

Fionna smiled, “Yep, Marshall Lee. He’s my best friend. We’ve known each other for YEARS!” She laughed a bit, “I kick his butt in video games.”

Simon smiled a little and Fionna continued

“We’ve known each other since school, not as long as Gary and I knew each other but we’re just as close. I’ve known Gary since we were little kids because his aunt and my mom knew each other.” She shrugged, “Marshall I met around middle school, but we’ve been close ever since.”

“And what about the…me in your world? From what I remember she…she doesn’t have a male version of Betty.” Simon recalled

The ice queen was supposed to be a water nymph, his other self reincarnated. She didn’t even really have her human self anymore…but in this human world would that be different?

“Oh! You mean Simone.” Fionna laughed a bit, “Yeah she’s fun, but we don’t get along all the time. Sometimes we get into little fights because I mess up her job, other times we can be chill when I see Marshall. Heck before I came to your world she was dragging me away cuz I wrecked her ice cream cart and kicked her stomach. I was looking for cake so I was pretty emotional….” 

Simon frowned a bit, “Why don’t you get along?” He got along with Finn just fine even when he was the ice king.

“Well…I guess I just never really got to know her.” Fionna shrugged, “As far as she knows I’ve always been a trouble maker, as far as I know she’s always been a cranky old lady.” Simon looked a little disappointed, “But Marshall says she can be really sweet and fun. I know she’s fun since he’s shown me pictures and videos of her jamming with him or making silly videos with him, but we just never bonded.”

Simon was a bit relieved to hear that, okay so Marshall and Simone had a good relationship. “And…what’s between Simone and Marshall?”

Were they also unofficially adopted parent and child? Or in this universe did Simone actually sign the papers making it official? Or were they just close friends???

“Oh, she’s his stepmother.” Fionna smiled

Simon froze for a second. He hadn’t been expecting that.

“His…stepmother?”

“Yeah man, His mom is like soo lame so his dad divorced her when Marshall was a kid, he got married to Simone and then he got sick and died when Marshall was around 6 years old.” Fionna looked at him, “Marshall’s closer to Simone than he is his mother.”

Simon had to take a minute to process. He never had the pleasure of meeting marceline’s mother and now he was conflicted…

If he met Marceline’s mother would he have fell for her too? Would he have forgotten Betty?

But things were different, Simone didn’t HAVE a male version of Betty…

But they are counterparts so…

“Did she…love his father?” Simon asked curiously

“I don’t know,” Fionna shrugged, “I heard they were pretty close and did a lot of music together. But I didn’t know Marshall around this time so I don’t know what kind of couple they made.”

Simon now wanted to change the subject before he started overthinking things.

“What about Prince Gumball’s life?”

“Who-? …Oh, Gary?” Fionna asked, Simon was surprised at the name and shrugged. He’d have to get used to the human names eventually…

“Well, he grew up pretty poor. He never really had much, his Aunt Bunnie wasn’t exactly the most…fun person. She’s dead now. His uncle Lally is great…now.” Simon winced, “His cousin Chewie was a bit of a jerk and bullied us a lot, but she moved out a while ago so we don’t worry about her.”

Simon knew who those people were in his world so he didn’t know how to feel about this….

“He also has a younger sister Natalie, but she’s…still living with his uncle Lally. She’s not exactly…” Fionna winced a bit, “Capable of living on her own..?”

Simon nodded in understanding. Natalie must be that world’s Neddy. The dragon.

“But anyway, he moved out as soon as he could. The family was awful but at least his uncle changed.” Fionna added with a smile. “He now works at a bakery for Ms Butler, he says it’s part of his hundred-zillion plan to open up his own bakery one day.”

“And what about you?” Simon asked with a smile and Fionna’s smile fell.

“Me..?” She asked hesitantly, Simon quickly backtracked.

“I-it’s okay you don’t have to tell me.” He tried to reassure her but she shook her head.

“N-no it’s fine…you…you already told me about yourself it’s only fair.” She took a deep breath and looked at him, “Okay so…My dad died when I was really little, like I was like 2 so I can’t REALLY remember him that well…. His name was Melvin….”

Fionna’s fists shook, “H-he was a doctor and he got sick from one of the patients.” She held her arm, “Because of that I’ve always been afraid of going to the hospitals. I hate visiting doctors. I Hate doctors…like I mean I don’t hate them as people, I just hate the idea of being near someone who has that doctor equipment and is around sick people. I’d help other people to the doctor but I hate going for myself…”

Simon didn’t know if he should offer comfort or leave her alone. He didn’t want her to close up and push away, but he didn’t want to leave her alone to suffer either…

“A-and my brother Shoji,” she sniffed, “H-he tried really hard to work for me and for my mom. But…h-he drowned in a lake…” she wiped off forming tears from her eyes.

“Oh Fionna I’m so sorry-“ Simon reached out but she shakes her head so he pulled his hand away.

“I-it’s fine. I was 4 when that happened. I…I can’t remember him all that well either but I…I see pictures all the time…”

Simon looked at her with a sad look, “How old was he?”

“A-about 21.” Fionna said wiping off the remaining tears, “His birthday was about a month away, I was gonna give him a drawing I made of us…” she sighs looking down.

“My Mom- Marla- wasn’t much help either,” she pulled on the ears of her hat. “I love her and I know she loves us but…” Fionna bit her lip,

“S-sometimes she says things that really hurt, and she doesn’t realize it…sometimes I come to her for something, but she just wonders what she can get from it or she pretends to care before leaving as fast as she can…like…like she doesn’t know how to love me…”

‘Well that confirms it…she has about the same situation as Finn’ Simon thought sadly.

She furiously wipes off her tears. “S-sorry…”

“No no it’s alright,” Simon replied and helped her up, this movement causes cake to open her eyes back up, “Believe me I understand.”

Fionna smiled a little at him, “Thanks…”

“Come on.” Simon encouraged with a smile, “Let’s go find this Jerry person.”

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A 4 year old Simon was happily jumping on his bed.

”Jilly! Jilly! Look at me!” He cried out jumping 

“Simon you’re gonna get hurt!“ the protective 9 year old sister cried out, “Daddy! Simon’s jumping on the bed!! He’s gonna fall!” Jill called out.

Then Simon yelped when he was picked up by two hands.

”Alright comere you little troublemaker.” A man chuckled

“I’m the king!” Simon pouted pointing to a fake crown on his head. “I wanna jump!”

”What are you kids playing?” His father asked, then 8 year old Spencer spoke up, “We’re playing a storybook!” He excitedly showed his father the Lord of the rings book.

”Should you kids be reading that?” The guy raised an eyebrow

”Mommy said we could!” Jill announced

”Alrighty, who’s who?” The dad asked playing along 

“I’m an elf!” Jill happily said pointing to her toy bow

”We’re trolls!” Spencer yelled holding up his hands and beside him 6 year old Scott roared “roar!”

5 year old Jane happily twirled in her dress, she wasn’t wearing shoes, “I’m a hobbit!”

Samson shrugs, “I’m a normal guy.”

Then Simon excitedly pointed to the crown on his head, “I’m the king! The king of the mountains!”

Their father laughed and tossed up the giggling Simon, “The king huh? Well your majesty, it’s time for you and your brother’s nap.”

”Nooo!” Simon whines and Samson shrugs, the other kids giggled.

”Yes, because you’re 4 and you get cranky when you don’t get enough sleep.” He said, then he kissed Simon’s little head and carried him away from the play area.

Sara then walked in smiling, “Hey honey, did you manage to catch Simon?”

”Yeah they were playing a game.” The dad said

”Kings don’t need naps!” Simon pouted, Sara smiled taking Simon from his father.

”Now Simon, you need to get some sleep. You have a fun day today! Daddy’s taking you to get ice cream!” She said with a big smile, Simon gasped and his eyes sparkled

”ICE CREAM!” He cried out holding up his hands, “I’m the king of ice cream!” He yelled 

“Alright Ice cream king,” his father joked, “Time for you to become the king of bedtime.”

They got the twins in their shared bed and Samson fell asleep first, but Simon whines and kicks, “I can’t sleep mamaaa!”

Sara smiled and held him in her arms, “Alright alright baby, how about this. Daddy and I will stay here until you fall asleep. Would you like a story or a song?”

”Song!” Simon cheered

“Alright kiddo but then you need to sleep.” His father said with a smile.

”I promise!”

Simon yawned and he laid against his mother’s chest, and his father held his arms around both of them. He fell asleep at the sound of his parents soothing singing voices harmonizing together

Simon shook out of his thoughts when he heard Fionna say, “Hey! I see Jerry’s place.” Fionna said pointing

Simon nodded and looked down at ice Marcy whom is now awake, “Let’s go then..”

Even over a thousand years later, Simon still missed his mother…and he wished he could remember more about his father.

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To explain this drawing? Despite everything Winter King was still Ice Marcy’s dad, even though he treated her bad and she loves Simon so much, she misses her old dad, the man she danced with and whom would sing to her. Even if it wasn’t often she treasured the good memories with him.

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Cake ran down the hill, “Jerry!” She called out, Simon sighs following them, but his heart started pounding when he realized all the skeletons on these stairs. That was…a lot.

“D-daddy.” Ice marcy whimpered, “This place is scary.”

Fionna stepped on one of the skulls, “Ew…”

They got to the bottom and Simon put ice Marcy down. Suddenly she stopped and stared at the thing in front.

Simon cleaned off his glasses and put them back on, when he saw what Ice Marcy was looking at suddenly he jumped back with a loud Yelp holding his heart, “Eahh!”

Out of instinct he quickly grabbed ice Marcy and pulled her behind him….

‘The LICH’ he thought in terror

Fionna walked down with a smile “Oh, look! Jerry's real.”

Simon shook out of his fear and yelled “Run!”

He tried to start running but slipped, “Ah-Oof!”

He landed on his back with a Yelp.

“Daddy!” Ice marcy cried out in fear and Fionna and cake were shocked/scared.

Lich: Cease.

Suddenly all of them felt drained and started floating forward.

Lich: Ice Wizard. So you have risen again.

Simon was frozen in fear and ice marcy wanted to scream but nothing came out

Lich: ( Chuckles ) In olden days, I would have rewarded your insolence with death a thousand fold.

He dropped them all and the spell faded. Fionna and cake immediately hugged each other shaking and Ice Marcy was so scared she couldn’t even cry.

The lich’s light went out of his eyes and Simon stared thoughtfully at this.

‘That’s…odd’ Simon thought.

Simon waited a moment and nothing happens.

“I think we're not in danger.”

Ice Marcy jumped in his lap terrified, “D-daddy that was so so scary!”

Simon held her close with a gentle shush, “Shh, it’s alright.” He stood up with her in his arms, he took note of how the Lich was just sitting there, not trying to move…as if he didn’t have a purpose

“He seems really depressed….”

‘At least, that’s the reason why I would look that way.’ Simon thought to himself

“Jerry's freakin' terrifying!” Fionna yelled and ice marcy nodded in agreement

Simon walked forward, “He's called the Lich. The last scholar of GOLB.”

Ice Marcy blinked and looked up, this guy was the scholar of that lady her daddy loves so much?

“He must have succeeded in killing all life here. But if there's no life in this world….” Simon said, then he looked at ice marcy with sadness, “There’s no way for us to survive….”

Ice Marcy looked really scared and he held her closer with tears in his eyes, he couldn’t protect her…

“Daddy…what will happen to me?” She asked almost afraid of the answer

“I…I don’t know.” Simon said honestly, “You were made out of the crown’s power, but you didn’t melt like the winter kingdom…”

Ice Marcy looked at her little cold hands and he put his hand over them.

“But, we’re here together…that matters most.” He said with a sad smile, “I’m just sorry I couldn’t give you the life I promised you…”

Ice Marcy felt a bit lost. But she smiled and hugged Simon, “It’s okay daddy, I love you.”

Simon wrapped his arms around her and for a moment, it felt like he was with Betty and Finn in Golb’s stomach again, when everything was hopeless, when they were about to die…but he was glad, glad to have those close to him right here…he just wished he said goodbye to Marceline, Celine, and the Finns when he’d had the chance to.

“I wish I could have saved Celine, Little Finn, and you…I’m sorry for making promises I can’t keep.” Simon apologized,

‘Again…’ he mentally added

Fionna looked at him and at the little kid, she sighs taking off her backpack, “Shoot, I was hoping we wouldn't have to do this….” She took out the crown and Simon’s jaw dropped and Cake…cake was furious.

“Whaaaaaaaat?! You had the crown this whole time?!!!”

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“No! Just since the Ice King place!” Fionna defended then she turned to Simon with a lot of sadness, tears forming, “Simon, you can't change into that super sad guy! There's got to be another way. Something….”

Cake doesn’t care as she Growls and hisses reaching for the crown

“Ah! Wait! Listen! Once Simon puts on the crown, our world will change too!” Fionna tried to explain

“I don’t know if anyone will remember anything!” She started tearing up, “Even if we’re together is it worth it if I can’t remember anything we did together?!”

Simon suddenly took a pause…her words made his stomach twist a bit but he shook his head to ignore it.

“And it could change us! What about my mom, my friends, y-you…” her voice cracked, “M-my Dad and my brother?!”

Cake yelled, “Your mom treats you like crap! And you cry everytime you think about Shoji and your dad! You hate EVERYTHING in that city!”

“Not everything!” She shook her head crying,

“Fionna, you're all gonna die otherwise.” Simon said

“Everybody dies! Shouldn't they get to die as themselves?!” Fionna yelled back

“Fionna, I am myself... like this.” Cake said gesturing to herself,

Fionna felt bad but she couldn’t hold her pain anymore.

“I’ve missed home so much, I’ve just been hurting people and getting hurt this whole damn time!”

Cake hesitated when she heard that, and Fionna started to have another breakdown

“No magic killers after us, no crazy candy queens,  no vampires,  no dead worlds and no…n-no WINTER KINGS!” She cried throwing the crown and she fell to her knees.

Cake felt really bad and Simon realized what this was about and he put ice marcy down and walked over to her, “Fionna-“

Fionna looked up at him with tears in her eyes. “What’s going to happen when you put this crown on? Are you going to be just like him? Are you going to hurt people?”

Simon went silent and she cried harder, ice marcy didn’t know what to do as she watched this unfold in front of her.

“What about Marshall’s stepmom? What about her?” Fionna looked up at Simon, “She’s another you. Isn’t she going to change too?! I don’t like her much but she doesn’t deserve that!”

Simon frowned, he certainly didn’t want to curse that woman either…

“Please, I-I can’t do this anymore.” Fionna whimpered curling up, “I can’t, I can’t, I can’t.”

Simon kneeled down beside her wrapping his arms around her, Cake also sat down beside her.

“Shhhh it’s going to be alright,” Simon whispered, one hand was rubbing her back and the other hand was over her head, she sobbed against his shoulder.

The worst part? He can’t even properly reassure her. He has no clue the terrible stuff he did as the ice king. He only remembers some things and has heard rumors from other people. He hopes he never did anything as bad as the winter king or candy queen did…but he can’t be sure.

“What if the crown,” Fionna sniffles, “Doesn’t even work..?” She asked

Simon paused because he hadn’t thought of that. This entire world was dead, isn’t it possible the crown has been reset by the lich’s powers? He’s after all the last scholar of golb. And Golb was able to reset the crown from Ooo…

Ice Marcy frowned heading this and she looked over at the crown that Fionna had thrown.

“I don't want to curse anyone….” Fionna whispered 

Simon smiles pulling back and looking into her eyes, “Fionna, it's gonna be fine….”

Ice Marcy picked up the crown.

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Ice Marcy looked at the crown for a moment.

‘Ms Fionna is right, we don’t know if it even works.’ Then she paused…’if this crown doesn’t work…will it hurt daddy or have bad things happen?’

Ice Marcy wasn’t sure, the crown from the winter world had killed her daddy because it stopped working. She didn’t want this one to hurt Simon too.

She didn’t understand how it worked…

So she sat down and looked at her reflection in the crown.

‘If it hurts me, then they can still find a way out of here, and daddy has 2 other Marcelines…..I wasn’t even supposed to be here’

Every night she was tormented with the dreams of winter world’s original marceline, how much her dad needed her, how…humane she was. That marceline was dead, Ice Marcy knew that… maybe this was a way she could pay back simon for all he’s done for her. She’s lived a good hundred years…

Daddy told her that sometimes, an end was a much better option than just waiting for nothing…. Just like BMO…

‘I’m ready for the next journey.’ She told herself, and she gulped and held the crown above her head, ‘And even if it does work, I already have ice powers anyway…’

Simon turned back to grab the crown and he stopped in horror when he saw Ice Marcy sitting down holding the crown over her head.

“STOP!!!” He yelled which made her pause, and tears rolled down her face when he screamed at her 

“MARCELINE PETRIKOV YOU PUT THAT DOWN RIGHT NOW!!!” He yelled

She dropped the crown in fear, it landed right beside her…

‘Daddy’s hasn’t yelled at me like that before…’ she thought shaking, ‘That…that sounded like old daddy.’

Fionna and cake gasped when they saw what happened and Simon quickly ran over snatching the crown off the ground.

“WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” He yelled in anger

He was fucking terrified, what would have happened if ice Marcy put that crown on?! He should have been watching her! That thing almost touched her beautiful head. He was angry he was scared he was highly emotional he didn’t realize he was towering over her.

Ice Marcy started shaking, “D-daddy I was just trying to help-“ she tried to explain

“HOW?! BY DESTROYING YOUR MIND?!” He pointed to his own head, “DO YOU WANT YOUR HEAD AS MESSED UP AS MINE?! DO YOU WANT TO TURN SO UGLY AND BECOME A LONELY WIZARD?! DO YOU WANT TO CONSTANTLY SEE TERRIFYING VISIONS EVERYDAY AND NIGHT?! WHY WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING SO CARELESS AND STUPID-“

He paused when he heard a sniffle…

‘Oh no…’ he suddenly realized, he once again lost his temper with a child. A terrified five year old little girl. ‘What have I done….’

He cringed and looked down seeing ice marcy was curled up covering her head crying.

‘Well done Simon.’ Simon berated himself, ‘You made a child cry again.’

He looked at the crown in his hands and angrily glares at it, once again he let a crown get to him, and he didn’t even put the damn thing on his head yet.

Ice Marcy whimpered shaking under his gaze “P-please don’t hit me, I’m sorry daddy, I’m sorry. P-please..”

And Simon’s heart shattered.

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Ice Marcy was shaking and crying

‘Why can’t you be good. Why do you keep messing up. Father was right you’re not ready for the world. Daddy’s mad at you now.’

She mentally blamed herself crying and waiting for a strike against her. Wether it be a hand to her face or an object hitting her head or her back. She was terrified….

Instead she felt two arms around her. She slowly peaked open one eye and was shocked to see Simon holding her with tears in his eyes.

“I’m sorry…” he cried into her hair, “I’m so, so sorry.”

Ice Marcy was confused, she was the one that had been bad, daddy had been right to yell, why was he apologizing??

Simon’s thoughts however were full of regret and shame

‘This further proves it. You’re just not meant to have more children’ he held her closer shaking as tears rolled down his face, ‘Here you are crying when you’ve upset a child. Twice. First that Fionna fangirl and now your own daughter.’

This further set his decision from earlier, he can’t raise this child. She would be safer with Fionna, if he blew up like that just because he THOUGHT of the crown, who knew what he would do WITH that crown on his head.

“I’m sorry daddy,” she sniffles

“No, you don’t need to apologize,” Simon stood up holding her he dropped the crown in the process which Fionna picked up, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have yelled at you, you didn’t deserve that sweetheart.”

“Y-you’re not gonna hit me?” Ice marcy sniffles

Simon held her head to his shoulder so she wouldn’t see his tears, “I would NEVER hit you. I’m sorry I made you believe that I would…I’m sorry for getting angry, I was just…so scared of what that would do to you.”

Fionna felt really bad about this, if only she hadn’t hesitated if only she brought the crown out sooner, they could have avoided this, Simon would have already had the crown…but she didn’t want him to wear that crown, how would he take care of ice marcy? What would happen?

Ice Marcy leaned against him, her little hand holding onto his arm. “You were scary…like father.”

Simon’s voice cracked, “I’m sorry I was…”

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Simon just stood there for a moment, tears falling down his face as he held his crying daughter, eventually her cries ceased and he forced himself to hold back the rest of his tears.

“Sweetheart…I think it’s best you go with Fionna.”

Everyone looked at him in shock and Ice Marcy got scared.

“W-what? No!” Ice marcy pleaded shaking her head, “No no no! Please daddy I promise I’ll be good, please let me stay!”

Simon gently shushed her and stroked her hair, “Shhh…. this isn’t a punishment Marcy, I’m not mad at you. You didn’t do anything wrong.”

She sniffles and he wiped off one of her tears, “T-then why…”

Simon forced a sad smile, “W-well….I think you’ll be safer there. And it’s inside my head so you and I would never be separated again, but you’d be in a whole world, able to travel and meet people and grow as a person.”

As he explained this Ice Marcy didn’t know how to feel, on one hand it SOUNDED like a good idea, on the other hand that means she’d never physically see her daddy again.

“B-but I don’t want to leave you.” Ice Marcy whimpered

Simon kissed her head, “Sweetheart, everything will be okay…I promise.” He then turned to Fionna and Cake, “Promise me you’ll take care of her, or at least find someone you trust that will.”

Fionna and cake looked at each other then they looked at him and nodded.

“Thank you.” Simon smiled, then he looked down at ice marcy again. “We have to start now.” He told her seriously.

Ice Marcy sniffles and hugs him once more time, “Goodbye daddy.”

Simon bit his lip and choked out these words for the second time in his life, “Goodbye Marcy…”

Marceline, baby Celine, and ice Marcy were all in that goodbye. This was his way to say goodbye to them despite not seeing two of them.

He put down ice Marcy he then walked over to take the crown from Fionna…but he was surprised when the young women threw her arms around him burying her face in his shoulder crying,

“W-we’re all gonna miss you Simon.”

The reality of what was happening seemed to finally come to his head. He wrapped both his arms around her.

“I’m sorry I got you into this.” She whimpered

Simon smiled rubbing her back, “Don’t be sorry…I didn’t have much going on in life anyway.” He quietly admitted “Thank you, Fionna.” He whispered and put his hand on her head, “You truly are a hero.”

And Fionna cried harder against him, “G-goodbye Simon.”

“Goodbye, Dear.”

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Simon is now separated from them attached the to the lich. The crown was sitting innocently beside him. He looked at the photo of Betty from his pocket, before he put it face down and prepared himself with a breath.

‘You have to do this. For them.’

He looked behind at Fionna and cake. Ice Marcy was on Fionna’s back holding on tightly. Fionna was still nervous about this and Ice Marcy was honestly a little scared.

“Ready to jump back into my noodle?” Simon asked.

Fionna and cake were prepared to jump, so he closed his eyes and started the chant.

“Reveal the path and grant me passage.

Reveal the path and grant me passage.

Reveal the path and grant me passage.”

He started to speed up the chant and the back of his head started glowing. The portal was open.

‘This is it’ ice marcy thought holding back tears, ‘The last time you’ll ever see daddy.’

Fionna was thinking something similar, ‘This is his last few moments of a normal guy. This isn’t right….’

“Reveal the path and grant me passage.” Simon repeated

Fionna looked at Cake, “Whatever happens next, I want you to know...” her fists clenched.

“Reveal the path and grant me passage!”

Cake put her paw over fionna’s hand with an understanding smile.

“Come on.” Fionna said with a smile then they started running forward. Ice Marcy held onto Fionna tightly preparing herself

“Reveal the path and grant me- passage-“ he groaned when they disappeared into his head.

That was so exhausting…

He fell forward panting,

‘Okay. This is it. This is the end.’

Behind him scarab appeared

“Thank you, boss.”

Simon kept his eyes closed as he picked up the crown, not wanting to look at it, not wanting to risk turning back. He can’t give up now.

“Goodbye, brain.” He said with a sad wince

In his mind he thought of that day with Betty

“Goodbye, Simon.”

Their hands separated

Then as Simon was about to drop the crown on his head suddenly he heard the noise of electricity

‘What- what’s happening-‘ he opened his eyes for a moment and saw he was now surrounded by that glow.

A large red portal opened under them.

“Ahh!”

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Okay this first one is a child Simon and his mother. I drew the art myself but the pose and idea was heavily inspired from the tumblr blog “ask Simon and Marcy”

this art is obviously just a Simon sketch

and this art is obviously the winter king as he starts to make ice marcy. The specific design of his was inspired by multiple animatics I saw on YouTube and tumblr but I drew his hair and glasses a bit differently and this time I made the suit as accurate as possible

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Ice Marcy was playing on her bass and she looked up at Winter King whom smiled drinking some hot chocolate

“Daddy, how come the ice scouts don’t do the things I do?” Ice Marcy asked curiously

“Well my little ice princess, they are mere servants.” He said with a shrug and he smiled patting her head, “And your daddy’s little princess!”

Ice Marcy giggled and grabbed onto his hand, “Daddy can you play with me some more?”

Winter King pulled away from her causing her to frown, “Not today icicle. Daddy is busy perfecting his kingdom some more.”

Ice Marcy gestured around, “But it’s already perfect! Everyone is happy. And you’ve been busy for years.” She looked down sadly and Winter king lifted her chin.

“Ah my sweet little ice cube.” He mused, “Being a king is a lot of work. And little princesses like you can’t possibly understand.”

Ice Marcy still didn’t understand so he sighed kneeling down to her height.

“Look at me, Marceline.” He ordered, and she looked up surprised when he used her name. Something he hardly ever says.

“Always remember.” He smiles putting his finger on her chest, “As long as you have that beating heart, Daddy isn’t that far away. Okay?”

She looked skeptical for a moment, but she smiled and nodded. “Okay daddy. I love you.”

He smiled hugging her close, “I love you too Marcy…And that’s why you’ll always stay with me…”

Suddenly Ice Marcy’s eyes opened, the memory ending as she sees Fionna’s world bright and colorful.

“Huh…?” she wonders looking around, “What happened?-“

Then she yelped when Fionna lifted her up,

“Marcy look!” Fionna yelled gesturing to the place, “It’s crazy magical!!!”

Ice Marcy frowned, something didn’t feel right about this magic world…it felt just like the winter kingdom…a facade…

A Fake Love.

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Everyone I will be going back through all my earlier chapters and adding at least ONE piece of art for each chapter! I hope you enjoy them. I posted this A.N. So that I don’t give you guys false hope by constantly adding pictures. Everytime I add something to a chapter it says “Updated!” And I didn’t want to constantly give you guys false hope. I WILL update a chapter tonight it’s just taking me time cuz I’m not feeling well…i have no clue if it’s allergies or sickness.

anyway be sure to check out all my earlier chapters! So far as I’m writing this I’ve drawn a picture for 4 of them, hope to draw more soon! <333

thank you all for liking and commenting about my story and my artwork!

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Ice Marcy looked around a bit scared but Fionna was so excited, she saw all her friends as different creatures!

“Hey, girl.” LSP Yelled

“Ellis P?!” Fionna gasped

“Look at me. I'm even more beautiful now. Chase me, Stanley!” LSP yelled floating away and tossing acorns on himself. Squirrels followed.

“I don’t know about this Ms Fionna…” Ice Marcy warned, but Fionna had other things on her mind

“Wait. Where's Cake?” Fionna looked around and saw her cat running up

“Fionna! Fionna!”

“Cake!”

They crashed into each other laughing and hugging

“It worked!!!” Cake cheered

“Simon did it…” Fionna said with a smile

Ice Marcy looked sad, ‘I can’t enjoy this…’ she rubs her head, ‘not just because I have a bad feeling…’ she winced then looked up,

’but because daddy is hurting right now…and I can’t give him a hug.’

“Let's go to our house!” Fionna yelled

“Yeah. We can throw a party.” Cake suggested shape shifting into a horse

“Come on Ice marcy!” Fionna yelled

Ice Marcy looked skeptical but she didn’t have daddy to tell her what to do now. She had to listen to Ms Fionna.

“Okay…” she said then took fionna’s hand.

Fionna pulled her up and jumped on cake

“Yah!”

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“I feel snacky. People eat cake at parties, right?” Cake asked curiously

”Let's get one from BB's!” Fionna said with a smile

Ice Marcy wasn’t so excited,

’how can they be happy? Daddy just sacrificed himself and ms Fionna cried so much about it. Their entire world is different now…isn’t that scary? It was scary for me when father died, it was scary in each world I was in….is that just me? Was father right and I’m just not built for the adventure? He built me himself…’

As ice marcy wondered this suddenly she heard screaming and her eyes widened as she looked up. There was a terrifying flying WITCH!

she was cackling very loudly “WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!!!” She shot ice from her hands

”Ahhh!” Ice Marcy yelled in fear and Fionna looked up and gasped 

“Simone…?” She said in shock

One of the children in the park screamed running away from the ice cream cart, “Ahhh!! Ms Simone is evilll!!!”

“What the Hell’s goin on?!” Cake shouted

Fionna was shocked by this, Simone has always been so kind and thoughtful to the children! The kids loved her like she was a friendly teacher. She looked around and saw one of Simone’s youngest regular costumers crying.

’I knew something was off!’ Ice Marcy shook in fear as she stared at the witch flying away, ‘Is that what daddy will be like?’

”Cake run faster! Get ice marcy to safety!” Fionna yelled

”On it, Fi!” Cake ran faster and faster until they made it to the bakery.