Chapter One: What Really Happened

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It was the night of Prince Gumball's Biannual Gumball Ball when I saw her.

I wasn't technically invited...I kinda crashed the party..(hehe..). I showed up and tried to blend in with the crowd. Eventually I got caught. Bubba didn't really care though. He said something about keeping the peace for his party guests or some junk like that.

So anyways I was just floating around when suddenly something caught my eye. It was Fionna. Fionna in a- IN A DRESS?! She waves at me. I silently gasp as my heart thumps beneath my chest. Oh gosh..! Marshall, say something, you butt! Then a light pink blush came to my pale cheeks. I quickly calm myself then flip her a rock signal then fly away.

Oh glob! Get a hold of yourself! I rush over to the punch table and drown down a shot of punch. the sweet taste fills my mouth, then trickles down my throat. Mmn... strawberry.. Then it hits me: Where is my little fruit cup? Maybe she bailed. I don't really blame her. This gig is boring me to death! No one's doing anything, just talking. And the music? Don't even get me started! Ugh..

I turn around and lean up against the table, resting my arms on the table top, sighing. I look back over to the entrance. I should say something to her...

I gather up my courage and head over to the curtained door way.

I drew back the curtain and smoothly said, "Heeeey, guuuurl. You're lookin' fi-" Then I realized it was not Fionna standing in front of me, but Fraser. Oops..

"Hey." She says giving me a twittle of her fingers. Then her sweet, frecled, little face grew a baby pink color. she looked away from me swiftly and began to twirl the ends of her swept up hair.

I hold up my hand in greeting then turn to Cake. "Where's Fionna?"

"Oh, Fi? She went with Gumball." Cake answers happily, motioning to the stairs.

I turn my head to take a peek to see PG and Fi ascending up the stairs. I let my head droop. "Oh.."

Then I lifted my head to take a good long look at the sight before me. Hey, who knows when I'll ever get this chance to see my little strawberry cupcake like this again. I let my eyes travel up her body for a while. I look her in her, deep, leafy green eyes. Glob, she really does look like a strawberry in that dress. It fit her perfectly, the color, matching her eyes and lushes red hair, the shape, showing off her assets...My eyes wander to the neckline of Fraser's gown for a little too long.

"What's wrong? Is there something on my dress?" She asks placing both hands on her hips and she  blush's a deeper pink.

I mentally shake my head and blink a few times, "Oh, uhm. It's nothing.."

Shortcake raises her eyebrow and morphs her plump, rose pink, lips into a cute pout. "Hmph..whatever.."

I start to move my feet backward a little and move a hand to the back of my neck, rubbing it a little as I begin to sweat nervously. "I- uhm..I'm going to go get some punch!"

I awkwardly back into the ballroom then spin on my heels then make a break for the punch/snack table.

I tap my hand on the table getting Lumpy Space Prince's attention. "Hit me."

He pours me a glass of punch then slides it across the table. I pick it up then tip it back, draining it in one gulp. The liquid sugar burns down my throat and I shudder. Dang, strawberry!

After a few more glasses I make my way around the Castle when I hear a few shouts coming from above. Hmm? What's that? I slowly float up the staircase, listening to the shouts and bumps in the night.

I open the door leading into PG's room. "Hey, guys. Everything ok? I thought I heard a noise?"

I open the door all the way then stare at the scene laid out before me. Fraser is laying on top of Gumball while Fionna leans forward, on her knees.

"What the-" Fudge?

Fraser trys to stand and opens her mouth to say something, but anger and shock take over then I lunged at them and pull Fraser off the pink butt face. Fionna shoots up and steadies her as I shove Fraser aside then grab Gumball's collar.

"What do you think you're doing?!" I yell and my eyes turn into deep black pits and teeth grow sharp. I can't hold back anymore! I take a swing at him then my fist collides with his face.

"It's not what it looks like!" Fraser says pulling me away from Bubba.

Fraser leads me to the bed while Fi helps Prince Gumball to sit on the pink mattress. Cake rushes out and comes back with a block of ice cold peas. Gumball holds it up to his face and groans in annoyance.

"Marshall. It was the Ice Queen. She attacked me in disguise as Prince Gumball. My dress got torn up while we were fighting. It's no big deal." Fionna says quietly.

"No big deal?! Then what was that I just saw when I was coming in?" i say with rage pumping throughout my bady and mind.

"I tripped and fell on Gumball. Fi was just trying to help me up." Fraser clarifies.

"Where is the Ice Queen anyway?" Fionna asks then we all look around and there was no sign of her.

"Guess she got away." Fraser sighs, her eyes lower and her eye lashes flutter.

There was an awkward silence for awhile before Prince Gumball spoke up.

"You hit me." He whines.

"Sorry, man. I thought you were..uh..you know.." I say in apology ruffling my hair awkwardly.

"Hmph.." Gumball skootches away and scowls at me.

Oh come on! I did apologize! And THAT for sure doesn't happen everyday!

"But he apologized.." Fionna says.

Prince Gumball didn't say anything for a long time. Then we started to argue and a fight almost broke out., again Fraser held me back as Fionna kept Gumball as far away as possible. After an hour or so of trying to get the two of us to make up they gave up and left the ball.

On our way out when I float behind the two girls and cat, "See ya' later Fionna." I say to her and exchange smiles. "Cat," I scowl at the little puddy tat. "Until next time, Strawberry." I whisper flirtatiously in my cupcake's ear. She blushes and waves her hand in the air to smack me but I flew out of reach into the dark sky cackling into the distance.

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