Adventure Time:Family By Major144

Family

Chapter 4 Journey

By: Major144

Disclaimer: I do not own Adventure Time. This is just a story for fun.

The next morning Simon, Betty, and Marceline woke up for a breakfast of berries and nuts. Marceline had a some berry juice stained over her mouth. Betty just looked at the child and smiled at her.

"Oh dear you look like a berry monster!" She teased.

Marceline just raised her arms and made a silly roaring sound. Simon and Betty just laughed.

"Why aren't you just a little terror." Said Betty as she pulled out a handkerchief and wiped Marceline's mouth off.

"Alright Marceline can you tell us anything about where your parents are?" Asked Simon.

"Well...my mom said she was going into town to get...supplies. I don't know where my dad works though, but my mom says it's far away. Said Marceline.

"Well it's a start. Will go look at the supermarkets and see if there are any clues to where your mom is. It'll be a fun adventure." Said Betty.

"Ok!" Said Marceline excitedly.

The group packed up their belongings and headed out into the city. Marcline held Betty's hand as they walked through the ruins. Every now and then they would stop at an abandoned store and check to see if there was anything in them that they could use.

"Um...Betty do you and Simon have any kids?" Asked Marceline.

"No we don't. There was a time that we did, but then things went crazy and we never had the chance." Said Betty.

"So Marceline do you have any brothers or sisters?" Asked Simon.

"Nope. I'm an only child." Said Marceline.

"I see." Said Simon. "Oh look a McDonalds. Lets see what kind of treats we can find in there."

"Yeah!" Cheered Marceline as they made there way into the fast food joint.

The McDonalds was mostly intact. The little group made their way into the kitchen and started searching. Simon then found something.

"Oh jackpot! I found us some golden fries!" Cheered Simon as he held up a small container if french fries.

Simon popped a couple into his mouth and munched on them.

"A little stale, but still good." Said Simon as he passed Betty and Marceline the fries.

Betty found some ketchup and put some on a napkin. Marceline dipped some fries into the ketchup and ate them staining a little ketchup on her face.

"Yummy!" She said.

"Comfort food." Said Betty as she munched on some fries, she saw the ketchup on Marceline's face. "Oh look at the fierce little monster!" She laughed.

"I'm a vampire and I want to suck your blood!" Laughed Marceline

"Your just a cute little terror." Said Simon as he handed Marceline a napkin.

Marceline wiped her face off and continued munching on the fries. A while later they walked out of the McDonalds and headed North. They stopped at a nearby park to rest. Simon rustled through his backpack and found a book of fairy tales, he then began reading "Beauty and the Beast" to Betty and Marceline. Simon was almost done reading, when Marceline asked a question.

"Simon why did...this happen? Why...was..there a war?" Asked Marceline.

The question caught Simon by surprise and he looked to Betty for help. Betty looked equally surprised by the question. Simon scratched his beard and tried to think of an answer that Marceline would understand.

"Well Marcy there are a...lot of reasons this happened, but none of them...are really good. But I believe the main cause is this. People are capable of doing many great and wonderful things, but many times it isn't easy. To many people it's simpler and more natural to hurt...others then it is to help them. It's because...of this that I believe this sad fate of ours was inevitable." Said Simon sadly.

Marceline took Simon's words in and thought deeply about them.

"Well I would never hurt you or Betty, Simon!" Declared Marceline.

"Oh I know that sweetheart, thank you." Said Simon.

"My mommy told me it was never right to hurt someone unless your defending yourself." Said Marceline.

"Your mother is a very wise person." Said Betty.

"Yep. You'd like her." Said Marceline.

After a little more rest the group moved onwards into the city. They were passing by an alleyway, when they heard a noise. A scared look appeared on Marceline's face as she clutched Hambo to her chest. Betty wrapped her arms protectively around Marceline as Simon stepped in front of the girls, he reached down to his belt and put the crown on his head. A small group of wolves came out barring their fangs at the little group. One wolf leaped towards them, but Simon raised his hands an a blast of snow shot out and knocked the wolf to the ground. The rest of the wolves were startled by this. They turned their attention to Simon and charged him all at once. Simon released a bigger blast of snow knocking the wolves to the ground and burying them in snow. A few seconds later the wolves popped out of the snow yipping in fright. They all fled except the wolf that appeared to be the leader of the pack. The lead wolf charged at Simon, who fired a solid ball of ice at the wolf hitting it in the nose. The wolf yipped in pain and ran away.

"And don't come back!" Shouted Simon before he put the crown back on his belt.

"That's was amazing!" Squealed Marceline in excitement.

"There's my big brave adventurer." Said Betty as she kissed Simon on the cheek.

"Oh it was nothing." Said Simon as he blushed a little.

The group continued on for another hour or so, until they reached what was left of a supermarket. By chance it happened to be the very same supermarket Linda had died at. The only thing that told the group that the destroyed building was a supermarket was an old sign.

"Well here's what's left of a supermarket." Said Betty as she read a sign.

"Well lets look to see if there's any supplies or clues that can tell us where your mom is Marceline." Said Simon.

"Yeah an adventure." Said Marceline.

The three of them began to search the wreckage of the building. Marceline was looking through a small pile of rocks, when she stepped on something made of metal. Marceline looked down and saw a square piece of metal, she reached down and picked it up brushing the ash off of it. The object she held in her hands was a license plate. Marceline studied it and saw a familiar decorative pattern on the plate that resembled a flower. Marceline recognized it as the license plate of her mom's car. A feeling of grief took a hold of her as she began crying.

"Mommy!" She cried as she clutched the license plate to her chest.

"Marceline what's wrong?" Asked Betty with concern as she and Simon ran over to Marceline.

"I...found...my mom's license plate. She...was here...when the war...started. She's dead!" Sobbed Marceline as tears fell from her eyes.

Betty knelt down and wrapped her arms around the crying Marceline.

"I'm sorry for your lose...Marceline. A child should never have to go through such pain. I know you're...sad and you have every right to be. Just know you're not alone. You have me and Simon here for you. I know we can't replace your mom, but I promise you we will love you and care for you." Said Betty.

"I...miss mommy." Whispered Marceline.

"I know you do sweetheart." Said Betty.

After a while the group headed into a safe part of the woods and set up camp. The sun was setting and night was slowly arriving. Marceline was looking depressed. Simon looked worriedly at the child. He looked up at the night sky an idea forming in his mind. Simon walked over to Marceline.

"Hey Marceline you want to see something amazing?" He asked.

Marceline only nodded. Simon picked her up, put Marceline on his shoulders, and began walking towards a nearby hill.

"Marceline I know that...things are tough right now...and you really miss your mom very much. There comes a time when the people...you care about most and want to be with can't be by your side. But that's ok as long as you remember that person...they're never really gone. I also like to think that...the people that are gone are up there in a better place watching over us like the stars." Said Simon as they stopped at the top of the hill and looked up at the sky.

Marceline looked up the sky in wonder. She could see hundreds of stars up in the clear night sky. It was a beautiful sight.

"So...one of those stars is my mommy?" Asked Marceline.

"I like to think so." Said Simon.

"I think my mommy is that star over there." Said Marceline as she pointed at one large star in the sky.

"Well it certainly has a glow like you." Said Simon with a smile.

"Um...hi mommy. I miss you. I'm ok and I made some really good friends." Said Marceline as she looked at the star.

"Hello Marceline's mom. You look just as beautiful as your daughter." Said Simon.

The star seemed to twinkle.

"I think she likes you." Said Marceline with a smile.

"Well I like her to." Said Simon as he smiled to.

The two of them stared at the night sky for awhile before heading back towards the camp. Simon and Betty were getting into their sleeping bag, when Marceline walked up to them.

"What is it sweetheart?" Asked Betty.

"Um...can me and Hambo sleep with you tonight?" Asked Marceline.

"Of course." Said Simon.

Marceline got into the sleeping bag and leaned up against Betty.

"Can you sing me a song...to help me sleep?" Asked Marceline.

"Sure." Said Betty as she thought up a song and began to sing.

"Hush, little Marcy, don't say a word.

Betty's gonna buy you a mockingbird

And if that mockingbird won't sing,

Betty's gonna buy you a diamond ring

And if that diamond ring turns brass,

Betty's gonna buy you a looking glass

And if that looking glass gets broke,

Betty's gonna buy you a billy goat

And if that billy goat won't pull,

Betty's gonna buy you a cart and bull

And if that cart and bull turn over,

Betty's gonna buy you a dog named Rover

And if that dog named Rover won't bark

Betty's gonna buy you a horse and cart

And if that horse and cart fall down,

You'll still be the sweetest little girl in town."

Marceline was fast asleep on Betty's lap. Betty fondly stroked Marceline's head.

"She is a little angel." Said Betty.

"Yeah and I love her." Said Simon.

"Me too. Its unfair what happened to her. She didn't deserve any of this. She deserves a better world." Said Betty.

"I know and were going to do everything that we can to make her happy and make a better world." Said Simon.

"Though I've only know Marceline for a few days I consider her family. I consider her my daughter." Said Betty.

"Me too." Said Simon.

The two of them looked at one another and kissed.

"Goodnight Simon." Said Betty.

"Goodnight Betty." Said Simon.

"Goodnight Marceline." They said together before they fell asleep.

To be continued.