Marshall lee X Prince bubblegum

Chapter Twenty-seven

An hour later Marshall woke again and gasped. "What did you say about getting married!?"

"I planned it all. Took about two hours. We're getting married in exactly seven days.

"Oh! Wow! Wow, okay, who'd you invite?"

"Everyone."

"Good then! Um, I wear my Nightosphere uniform! Bubba you haven't even met my mom yet! Oh god, my mom..." He pushed his hair back then sighed. "Ugh."

"She knows you're gay doesn't she?"

"No...?" He blushed sheepishly and Bubba about had a heart attack.

"I sent her an invitation and you're doing the explaining! All of it, right now! Grab the milk and do your black magic crap and make a portal and go!"

"What? Not now."

"Get dressed and go!" He pointed and Marshall groaned. He sucked on a few reds and dressed, then made the portal and entered the Nightosphere. After about several hours Marshall returned and Bubba jumped up from his seat. He had been curiously petting Marshall's cat, kind of freaked out by her completely black eyes. She was soft and nice though, so he was able to ignore the fact that she was a little scary. "What did she say Marshall!?"

"Well, she certainly gave me her honest opinion." He rubbed his forehead.

"Uh oh, is she coming? Does she hate you?"

"She doesn't hate me and yes, she's coming. But she can't believe how I ended up with such a 'soft and submissive man.' She wouldn't shut up." He begins to recite the conversation. "'Oh, that pink boy who runs the Candy Kingdom?"

'Yes mom.'

'Why him? I mean, aren't there more manly men that you might be interested in?'

'No mom. I fell in love with prince Gumball and that's the end of that.'

'Oh, come on, why didn't you fall in love with a manly evil or chaotic man? You know the Nightosphere needs another strong empire to combine with... We want to override the surface world and all those goofy goodie goodies!'

'Well I don't. Our lands will become neutral with one another and there will be absolutely no attacking of anyone. That's final. I love Gumball. No one else. I am marrying Gumball. You will come to the wedding and be nice and not say a word and support me.'

'Fine.' Then she rolled her eyes and I about had a temper tantrum. She then apologized and we made up and I left and now I'm here and I'm exhausted. I'm gonna go lie down or something."

"Okay. At least she accepted your feelings for men in general."

"Right."

The seven days to the wedding flew by. Everything was prepared and in order for the big day though. The pre-wedding party and rehearsal was their New Year's Eve party at the castle. Most everyone attended and had an absolutely fantastic time. Everyone was told to wear something fancy and beautiful, as the New Year's party was a formal affair. The Ice Queen showed up in a long gorgeous blue sparkly gown, and with Dr. Prince. He was holding her hand and smiling at her, dressed in a simple tux. He didn't leave her side the entire night, and kissed her cheek twice. She smiled each time and accidently froze the chair she was in, getting so happy that her powers spontaneously strengthened beyond her control.

Fionna showed up with the Flame Prince in a beautiful black gown. She looked stunning, and the young prince couldn't keep his eyes off of her. She was stunning. He looked very distraught, as all he wanted to do was kiss her, but he couldn't without burning her. He was content enough with holding her hand though the oven mitt, but it still wasn't enough. He passed the kissing stone to her several times and she kissed it back, giggly.

"Oh Flame Prince, what's up with all this smoochin?"

"You look so beautiful and I am attracted to you. I'm sorry, you're just so radically pretty Fionna..." He mentioned absentmindedly and blushed. She kissed the stone and passed it to him. He kissed it. Bubba chuckled from afar, nudged Marshall, then moved over to the young couple.

"Hey Fionna. How are things?" He sat beside her.

"So much better Gumball. I really like the Flame Prince."

"Oh I know. Just a few days ago he almost burnt a hole in the earth's core 'cause you kissed one another!" He chuckled. He blushed and ran a hand over his Mohawk.

"Sorry. I have it under control, but I don't wanna burn her lips again." He sighed, and Bubba nodded softly.

"Here." He reached into his pocket and handed the prince a liquid. "Drink it. It's safe, I swear. It'll make you the temperature of a regular person for about 24 hours. You won't feel a difference and Fionna will be able to kiss you, all thanks to science."

"Awesome. Thanks Gumball, it means a lot." Fionna grinned as the prince drank the liquid and gave it a minute. Soon enough, Fionna and the Flame Prince were kissing another softly. She sat in his lap and giggled, happy. Content, Bubba walked over to Marshall and bowed.

"That's how you make the magic happen."

"Mhm." Marshall laughed quickly, then looked to the clock. "Only a minute left! Everyone raise their glass and count down with us!" In unison, the entire room began to yell.

"60, 59, 58..." The energy in the room was gleeful and cheery. Everyone was happy. "...46, 45, 44..." Gumball admired Marshall for a minute before closing his eyes. He began to make wishes and goals for the New Year. Everyone was doing this. Making wishes and goals and dreams for the brand new year to come. Everybody's eyes were closed as they dreamed of the future and counted down as well. "...23, 22, 21..." Marshall took Bubba's hand and then his waist. "...10,9,8..." They all opened their eyes to watch the clock strike twelve. "...3, 2, 1, midnight! Happy new year!" They all yelled out, popping confetti and more champagne. The wedding wasn't until four the next day, so they partied with their friends until three in the morning, then retired for bed.

The boys were kept separated on the night before the wedding, as they didn't want to see each other before they met up to walk down the aisle side by side. If they did, it would bring bad luck, and they certainly didn't want any of that. Unfortunately, it was Marshall who got separation anxiety only an hour after falling asleep, and had a horrible nightmare. He screamed and woke up, heaving. Peppermint rushed in and Bubba whimpered, calling out his name from behind the door.

"It's okay Marshall, its okay! Sweetheart I'm right here!"

"Bubba I can't do this; I won't get any sleep! I need you!" He wailed, wiping his tears. His dream had been a flashback of his suicide attempt. It was bone rattling. Gumball did some quick thinking, and tied an old bandana around his eyes. Marshall did the same with a scarf. Bubba then rushed in and hugged him tight. "There was a knife, and I stuck in my chest! I- I remember everything though!" He squeezed Bubba back and breathed out softly.

"You do?! That's amazing lovie! It's okay I got ya. Let's go back into the big main bed together and sleep there. Just keep the covers over our eyes."

"Okay, I need that. I won't feel as good if I don't get some rest."

"Got your necklace on?"

"Yeah." With Pepper's assistance the boys were guided back to their bed. They lied down, fell asleep together, and had a peaceful night. In the morning they were whisked up by Pepper at 12 am, the wedding starting in four hours sharp. After getting dressed and getting food and rushing around separately, the boys were reunited minutes before 4 pm. Behind the doors of the aisle and cathedral, they met up and hugged another tightly. "Damn you're handsome in your uniform." Marshall kissed the side of his neck. "You look gorgeous. Ten times better than when you were gonna marry Fi a while back." He chuckled gently.

"Well, can you blame me? Now I'm marrying my soul mate, and that's that. No ifs buts or ands about it. I'm happy now and know for sure that I'm making the correct decision. It's a healthy choice for everyone. No one is upset over it. My groom is a royal and is kind. That's all there is to it. And by the way Marshall, you look phenomenal. That uniform is very sexy and sharp."

"Thanks babe. Oh glob, I might cry. I thought this day would never come."

"Me either baby. Me either." Bubba spoke with tears in his eyes already.

To be Continued...