Adventure Time:Family By Major144

Family

Chapter 10 An Evil Encounter

By: Major144

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

Simon was having a horrible dream. In his dream he was in the ruins of a city and everything was covered in green flames. In the distance Simon heard Marceline crying in fear. He looked to his right and saw Betty clutching Marceline to her chest surrounded by a circle of green flames.

"Simon hurry!" Called Betty.

"I'm coming!" Shouted Simon as he ran towards them putting on his crown.

Simon reached them and extinguished the flames with a blast of snow. Simon walked towards Betty and Marceline.

"Are you alright?" Asked Simon.

Before Betty or Marceline could answer they looked behind Simon and a look of utter horror appeared on their faces. Simon turned around and was shocked to see a group of skeletons staggering towards them with their teeth clacking. Simon quickly stepped in front of Betty and Marceline raising his hands crackling with energy. Simon unleashed a powerful blast of ice shattering the legs of the skeletons. But the lose of limbs didn't stop the skeletons. They continued to crawl forward using their arms to drag themselves towards the group. Simon took a deep breath and fired several icicles at the skeletons aiming for their heads. Simeon's aim was true and all the skeletons were dead.

"Glad that's over." Said Simon as he wiped his brow.

"Oh this is far from over. This is only the beginning." Said a deep voice that seemed to be coming from everywhere.

Simon, Betty, and Marceline looked around trying to locate the speaker. The air was filled with a cold chuckle that made them all shiver in fear. The chuckling turned into a full fledge mad laugh. Despite the green flames surrounding them the air seemed to be getting colder. For the first time since Simon got his powers from the crown, Simon felt cold. It wasn't regular cold from the weather. It was the cold feeling of dread.

Simon looked over to Betty and Marceline. Marceline was hanging on to Betty in fear as Betty whispered soothing words to Marceline telling her everything was going to be alright. Simon saw the look of fear in Betty's eyes, but she was trying to be brave and comforting for Marceline.

"I have to be brave and strong. I must protect Betty and Marceline." Thought Simon as he clenched his fist and looked at his surroundings. "Come out here and face me!"

"You're a brave, but foolish man. Very well if you're so eager to die then I will gladly grant you your wish." Said the voice.

A large figure emerged from the flames and walked towards Simon. The figures form was obscured by darkness. All Simon could tell was that the figure had curled horns and glowing green eyes. The figure seemed to be growing bigger with every step he took towards Simon. For some reason Simon felt more terrified of this figure then he was of Hunson. Simon turned to Betty and Marceline.

"RUN! GET AWAY FROM HERE AS FAST AS YOU CAN!" Shouted Simon.

Betty turned and ran towards the right carrying Marceline. Simon shot a blast of ice wind at the wall of flames clearing a path for Betty and Marceline. Just when it seemed like Betty and Marceline were going to escape the flames sprung back up blocking their escape. Simon turned to the figure who stood a few yards away laughing. Simon raised his hands coursing with ice magic.

"Your powers will not protect you and your loved ones from me. I am the end. I come for everyone. It is futile to fight me. You have no hope of beating me." Said the figure.

Simon glanced over at Betty and Marceline. Marceline was crying and shivering in fear as she clutched Hambo to her chest and hugged Betty. Betty was doing her best to calm Marceline and shield her with her body. Simon clenched his fist as he turned towards the figure.

"I made a promise to them that I would protect them. I will protect them! You will not harm my family! As long as there's a breath of my life in my body I'll keep on protecting them. You claim to be the end and that it's futile to fight you. But your wrong! Nothing is impossible and there is always hope!" Declared Simon.

"A mortal who still believes in hope for a better world and that a promise is all he needs to beat me! You're pathetic and weak minded like the rest of your race! Allow me to reunite you with the rest of your kind!" Shouted the figure as he fired a large green fireball at Simon.

Simon raised his hands and created an ice shield to fend off the attack. The fireball collided with the shield and exploded destroying the shield and sending Simon crashing to the ground on his back. Simon staggered to his feet and fired several icicles at the figure. The figure raised his hand and green flames melted most of the icicles. A few icicles got through and pierced the figures chest, but he didn't seem bothered by them. Simon fired a powerful freeze blast intending to freeze the figure. The figure raised one hand and the blast collided with it. There was a flash of light that blinded everyone for a second. When it cleared Simon saw that only the figure's hand was frozen. The figure flenched his frozen hand shattering the ice and freed his hand. Simon could only stare in shock as the figure just appeared right in front of him and backhanded him knocking Simon to the ground and knocking the crown from his head.

"SIMON!" Cried Betty and Marceline.

Simon reached out for the crown but the figure slammed a skeletal foot down on Simon's arm really hard. Simon shouted in pain as the figure laughed.

"We won't be having any more ice magic." Said the figure as he looked down at Simon then he glanced over at Betty and Marceline. "You know there are worse things in this life then death and physical pain. It's the emotional pain of watching those close to you die horribly and you can only watch because you are powerless to stop it." He said as he fired as he fired a massive blast of green fired at Betty and Marceline!

"NNNNOOOOOOOO!" Screamed Simon as the fireball hit Betty and Marceline.

There was a loud scream and a flash of light and smoke, when the smoke cleared all that was left of Betty and Marceline were a few blacked burned bones. The figure got his foot off of Simon. Simon just stared at the remains of Betty and Marceline tears swelling up in his eyes.

"Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. This is the end for all things. Hope is dead along with everything else in this world. Now you must die!" Said the figure as he raised his hands and unleashed a powerful explosion of green flames.

Simon could only stare at the flames as they raced towards him. He no longer had the will to keep on fighting. Everyone he loved was gone and he would soon being joining them. The flames hit Simon and he woke up in the real world in a cold sweat. Simon bolted up from his sleeping bag waking Betty up.

"Simon what's wrong?" Asked Betty with concern as she looked at Simon.

"I had the most horrible dream. It...was just terrible and it felt so real." Said Simon as he began to tell Betty his dream.

"That...sounds like quite a dream. But you shouldn't...let it bother you. Marceline and I are still here." Said Betty as she put a comforting on Simon's shoulder.

"But...what if it wasn't a dream. What...it was a vision of the future? If it was...then were all going to die and there's nothing I can do to prevent it!" Cried Simon as he looked at the ground.

"Don't doubt yourself! So what if it was a vision of the future? It's...probably a possible future your being warned about. The future isn't written in stone Simon. It...can be changed. You're the strongest most kindhearted person I know, if anyone can change a supposed future it's you! You protected me from a nuclear blast, you helped raise a child, you protected both me and Marceline from mutants and Hunson Abadeer. You've accomplished so much. I know you can protect us from whatever this is." Said Betty.

"But what...if I'm not strong enough? Without the crown I'm nothing." Said Simon.

"You are strong enough. The crown is only a tool that gave you powers, you're the one who shapes and controls those powers. Crown or no crown you are strong." Said Betty as she leaned forward and kissed Simon on the lips. "You just have to believe in yourself."

"You're right. I can't doubt myself. There are people who I care about who need my protection. Thanks for those words Betty I really needed them." Said Simon with a smile as he kissed Betty.

"Someone has to be there to talk sense into you when you start acting depressed." Said Betty with a smile.

"I love you." Said Simon.

"I love you too." Said Betty.

The two of them fell asleep next to each other.

On the edge of an abandoned city the Lich was arriving. The evil being flew through the sky and landed on a building. The Lich sensed that the mortals were close by. The Lich decided to wait until they came into the city, so he could kill them at his own leisure.

"Soon this spark of hope will be extinguished and soon the rest of the universe will follow." Said the Lich as he waved his hand at the ground below. "Rise my children." He said as several skeletons busted out of the ground.

The skeletons teeth clattered as they awaited their master's command. It wouldn't be long.

Simon, Betty, Marceline, Gunter, and the rest of the penguins woke up the next morning. Simon recreated Frosty to play with Marceline. The little group headed into town to look to see what they could find. For some reason there were a bunch of dark clouds in the sky. As they entered the city Simon felt like they were being watched. As they went deeper into the city the air seemed to become more chilly. Then Simon heard something and raised his hand telling everyone else to stop.

"What is it?" Asked Betty.

"I thought I heard something." Said Simon.

"I...think I hear something clattering." Said Marceline as she shivered in fright.

"It'll be ok." Said Betty as she went to comfort Marceline.

Suddenly a large circle of green flames spread across the street surrounding the group as several skeletons stumbled towards them teeth clattering. Marceline squealed with fright as Betty clutched her close to her chest. Simon put on the crown and faced the skeletons.

"These creatures were in my dream, so they should die just like them." Thought Simon as he fired several icicles at the skeleton heads destroying the creatures.

"You did it!" Cheered Marceline.

"Impressive you took down my minions faster then expected. The crown chose wisely when it made you it's master. However it doesn't matter you will all die here today." Said a voice that seemed to be coming from everywhere.

Simon recognized the voice from his dream. The events of his dream would not play out like he experienced. Simon would make sure Betty and Marceline would live this time. Simon scanned the street and saw a nearby manhole cover. Simon pointed a hand at the manhole cover and blew it off with his powers.

"Everybody go into the hole. I'll deal with whoever is out there." Said Simon.

Betty and Marceline walked over to Simon.

"Please...be careful Simon." Said Marceline as she threw her little arms around Simon's neck.

"I promise you'll I'll be fine and I will come back to you." Said Simon as he hugged Marceline.

"I love you Simon." Said Marceline.

"I love you too sweetheart." Said Simon.

The two of them stopped hugging. Betty faced Simon.

"Go beat him Simon and change the future you saw. You're a great man worthy of that crown's power. You're as nobel as any king and I know you'll come back to us." Said Betty as she kissed Simon on the lips.

"Thank you. I promise I'll come for you as soon as I'm done with this my queen." Said Simon as he kissed Betty back.

"I love you." Said Betty.

"And I love you." Said Simon.

The sound of approaching foot steps alerted everybody that someone was coming. Betty grabbed Marceline's hand and ran to the manhole and went down it. Gunter and the other penguins ran to the manhole and jumped down it. Frosty was fixing to follow them down, but a green fireball flew out of the wall of flames and destroyed the snowman. Simon saw a figure emerge from the flames. Simon got a real good look at the figure, whose features weren't obscured by darkness. The figure was a rotting horrible corpse like creature with horns. The figure walked towards Simon towering over him.

"So we finally meet spark of hope. I will destroy you and go after those you helped escaped. You've only bought them a little time. I will track them down and destroy them." Said the Lich.

"You will do no such thing. I will stop you." Said Simon.

"Bold words for a foolish old man." Said the Lich.

"Bold, but true. I promised them that I would protect them and I tend to keep that promise." Said Simon as his hands crackled with energy.

"Foolish old man. You think a promise will stop me? You're just as foolish as your race." Said the Lich.

"I do believe my promise will stop you. I intend to keep my promise." Said Simon.

The Lich just laughed.

"What name do you go by monster?" Asked Simon.

"You won't live long enough to know it. The only thing you need to know is that I am the end and that it's futile to fight me." Said the Lich .

"Will just see about!" Said Simon as he unleashed a blast of ice wind and knocked the Lich back a few steps.

Simeon's beard grew out and he took flight.

"You can not escape me!" Snarled the Lich as he flew after Simon.

Simon flew through the city looking for something he could use against the Lich. His eyes landed on a building that was less stable looking then the others. A dangerous idea popped into Simon's head as he flew towards the building. The Lich fired several fireballs at Simon. Simon dodged them and fired several icicles at the Lich. The evil being destroyed most of them, but a few pierced his shoulder. Simon reached the building and the Lich fired more fireballs at him. Simon dodged the fireballs and they struck the building instead. The building made a grinding nose and titled slightly. Simon flew upwards and created a snowball, which he dropped right onto the Lich's face blinding him.

The Lich spluttered as he wiped the snow from his face. Simon flew by him to the ground and landed in front of the building. The Lich saw him and flew towards the ground landing a few yards away from Simon. Simon fired a blast of ice into the air above the Lich and made it rain icicles. A few icicles hit the Lich in the shoulders, while a few other pierced his cape and parts of his robe pinning them it to the ground.

"Your pathetic attacks annoy me!" Snarled the Lich as he fired a fireball at Simon.

Simon dodged out of the way as the fireball flew by and struck a pillar on the building creating a large explosion sending Simon flying a few yards away from the building.

"It's time to finish this." Said the Lich as he tried to move forward, but found his clothes pinned by several icicles sticking out of the ground.

The Lich just looked them annoyed as Simon stood up laughing.

"Has the hopelessness of your fight against me finally settled in and driven you mad?" Asked the Lich.

"Not quite. I just lured you into a trap and you just fail for it." Said Simon as a serious look appeared on his face.

The Lich looked at Simon slightly confused. Then he heard a loud screeching sound that made him turn to face the building. The building had lost much of it's support and now it was slowly leaning forward and falling towards the Lich!

"You won't be killing anyone today!" Shouted Simon as he took to the air and flew away.

"Curse you mortal! I will hunt you down and kill you and your loved ones slowly! This is not over!" Roared the Lich in rage as the building fell right on top of him with a tremendous crash.

On the outskirts of the city Betty, Marceline, Gunther, and the rest of the penguins were watching the city. They heard a tremendous crash and saw a dust cloud rise out of the city.

"You...think Simon is ok?" Asked Marceline.

Before Betty could answer a figure descended from the sky.

"Hello everyone I'm ok!" Called Simon as he landed on the ground.

"Simon!" Cheered Marceline as she ran forward and threw her arms around Simon. "I thought we...lost you!" She cried.

"I made you and Betty a promise that I would return to you. I will always keep my promises and I will never abandon you." Said Simon as he kissed Marceline's brow.

Betty walked over to Simon and Marceline and joined in on the hug.

"You did Simon. You protected us like you promise and you changed the future. Great job." Said Betty.

"Thanks. It was my desire to protect you and Marceline that kept me strong and your words last night helped a lot." Said Simon as he kissed Betty back.

Gunther and the rest of the penguins waddled over to the group and nuzzled against them. There was much laughter and joy that night.

In the ruins of the city. The fallen building laid on the ground in a twisted pile of wreckage. Suddenly a skeletal hand shot out of the wreckage and the Lich pulled himself out of the pile. The Lich had cracks all over his body and his left arm was missing. The evil being clenched his one remaining good hand into a fist.

"I underestimated you mortal. You proved more troublesome then I predicted. You may have won this little battle, but this is far from over. Will meet again and next time you will know the true meaning of suffering." Vowed the Lich as he took flight and headed in the direction of his tower.

To be continued.