Adventure Time:Family By Major144

Family

Chapter 8 Clash in the Nighosphere

By: Major144

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

Simon, Betty, and Marceline found themselves in a lavish stone hallway with a red rug and torches. Hunson stood before them with a smile.

"Welcome to the Nightosphere! Here I am the ruler of everything!" Said Hunson.

"You're a king daddy?" Asked Marceline with wonder in her eyes.

"Yep. Here my word is law and everyone dose whatever I tell them. You're royalty here Marceline. Here you are a princess and when your older, you will be a queen." Said Hunson.

"Really?" Asked Marceline with a big smile on her face.

"Yes." Said Hunson as he fondled Marceline's hair. "Now come along I'll give you the grand tour of my palace. Just had it refurnished." He said as he lead them down the hallway.

Simon and Betty looked around. Something just wasn't right. So far they haven't encountered anyone else and they haven't seen what the world outside looked like. Both Simon and Betty sensed that Hunson was hiding something.

The group came to to a hallway full of doors.

"These are all the guest rooms. Why don't you pick yourself one." Said Hunson as he indicated the doors.

Simon and Betty walked to one room and went inside leaving Marceline and Hunson in the hallway. Marceline started telling Hunson about her time spent with Simon and Betty. A small frown creased Hunson's brow.

"Getting rid of Simon and Betty could be more troublesome then I thought. Marceline has grown attached to them." Thought Hunson.

"So what? You can still easily get rid of them. Once you tell Marceline she's half demon you can make up a story saying that Simon and Betty found out and they left saying they didn't want to deal with a demon child. If that doesn't work you could simply remove her memory of Simon and Betty from her Memory Core." Said Dark Side.

"That could work." Thought Hunson.

Inside the guest room Simon and Betty were looking around at the one king size bed and bathroom. It seemed nice enough. Simon looked around for a window, but found none. He saw some cracks in the wall that interested him. Simon put on the crown and used his ice powers to weaken the spot on the wall. Betty came forward with her staff and smashed through the weakened wall creating a hole showing the outside world.

Simon and Betty peered through the hole and were met with a horrible sight. The land outside was made of black rocks with volcanos and large mounds of fire. Strange creatures that could only be demons walked and flew around the fire.

"This...is a nightmare. Marceline can't live here!" Said Betty.

"I agree. I...knew something wasn't right with Hunson. He didn't want us to see any of this." Said Simon.

"We need to get Marceline and get out of here it isn't safe." Said Simon.

A thought that Marceline wasn't completely human crossed both Simon and Betty's minds. They looked at one another.

"If Marceline is part demon...do you think it's best to take her away from here?" Asked Betty.

"I don't think Marceline knows and as far as I know...this is her first time being here. Marceline may be part demon, but she's also part human. I don't know if letting her live here with Hunson is a good idea. I don't trust Hunson and I think his up to something bad." Said Simon.

"I agree. Hunson might be Marceline's father, but I have a feeling that he would be a terrible influence on Marceline." Said Betty.

"Then will have to find a way out of here or try to reason with Hunson." Said Simon.

"For Marceline's shake." Said Betty.

The two of them slowly walked out of the guest room to the hallway.

In the Underworld, Linda had arrived at Death's palace. Death was just taking a break from his gardening, when he saw Linda and the look of concern on her face.

"What troubles you?" Asked Death.

"My husband just found Marceline, Simon, and Betty and his taken them to the Nightosphere! Hunson might try to suck the souls out of Simon and Betty, then he'll kill them and raise Marceline! I don't want Simon and Betty to die at the hands of my husband! They are innocent and they've taken good care of Marceline!" Exclaimed Linda.

"I see. You wish to speak to your husband and protect your child and her guardians." Said Death.

"Yes." Breathed Linda.

"Very well. I will open a portal to the Nightosphere for you." Said Death as he tapped the ground with his hoe.

A red portal appeared leading to the Nightosphere. Linda was fixing to fly through it, but Death stopped her.

"Let us see how things play out. The moment for you to speak to your husband will come soon." Said Death.

Linda sighed and waited as Death conjured up a viewing portal to see what was going on.

Simon and Betty walked into the hallway to join Hunson and Marceline.

"You like the room?" Asked Hunson.

"Yes it's very nice." Said Betty.

"I found a room for myself. You want to see?" Said Marceline excitedly.

"Sure." Said Betty as she took Marceline's hand and was lead to one of the guest rooms further down the hall.

"I'll check it out later Marceline. Me and Hunson need to have a guy talk." Said Simon.

"Ok." Called Marceline as she and Betty disappeared into the guest room.

Simon and Hunson stood in the hall starring at one another.

"So what do you want to talk about?" Asked Hunson.

"I want to talk about Marceline's future." Said Simon.

"Fine. Lets talk about this over some drinks." Said Hunson as he walked down the hallway.

Simon followed. A few minutes later they entered a large room that appeared to be some kind of throne room with several features. Hunson walked over to a mini bar and opened a fridge pulling out a bottle of red wine and some glasses. Hunson poured himself a glass and offered the other to Simon. Simon shook his head no. Hunson shrugged his shoulders, walked over to the throne and sat in it.

"So my daughter been telling about all your little adventures. Very interesting stuff, especially how you've been teaching her...things." Said Hunson as he sipped his glass.

"Yes, well someone should be there to teach her. To look out for her and protect her." Said Simon.

"I...suppose so." Said Hunson as he swirled the wine around in his glass.

"Marceline a good kid. I'm very concerned about her living here." Said Simon.

"And why is that?" Asked Hunson raising an eyebrow.

"I saw through a hole in the wall what the world outside this place looks like. It's not a safe place for a child." Said Simon.

"I really need better contractors." Muttered Hunson. "Look, I suppose by now you've figured out that Marceline isn't an ordinary child. She part demon." He said.

"I figured as much." Said Simon.

"Marceline will be fine here. I'll look after her. She's home where she belongs." Said Hunson.

"Did Marceline's mother know about this place?" Asked Simon.

"Yes." Said Hunson.

"Has she ever been here?" Asked Simon.

"No..." Said Hunson.

"Would she want Marceline to grow up here?" Asked Simon.

"It would be better then the wrecked remains of Earth." Said Hunson.

"We've managed to get by. But you still haven't answered the question." Said Simon.

"My wife would want Marceline to be with her father. Dose it really matter where she is as long as it's with family. Here Marceline will receive all the love and care she needs. She will be treated like a princess and when she is older she will be in charge of the Nightosphere. She'll be happy. I'll admit it's not a big fancy magical kingdom, but it's still a magical realm. My wife would by fine with Marceline living here." Said Hunson.

"So you say. Tell me what is your official title here?" Said Hunson.

"I guess I'll tell you. I am The Lord of Evil." Said Hunson with a big grin on his face.

This made Simon flench slightly.

"Your daughter is innocent and...pure. You wish...to make her evil and corrupt her?!" Said Simon in disbelief.

"Marceline is my daughter and she has my blood running through her veins. She is destined to be evil and take over the Nighosphere." Said Hunson as he tossed his glass away.

Simon felt his blood boil as he clenched his fist.

"Blood doesn't determine a person's destiny! Everybody has the right to choose the life they want! Your wrong about Marceline!" Declared Simon.

"Oh so your some kind of all knowing expert on destiny? You're just a mortal! I've been around for centuries. I know what's best for my daughter. Marceline future is not your concern. She's half demon anyway, why do you care about her anyway? She's here where she belongs. Your services are no longer required. So why don't you just grab your wife and leave." Said Hunson as he stood up.

"Marceline is more then, what you see. She's special. When I found her she was scared and all alone. Betty and I took her in and looked after as if she was our own daughter. It didn't matter to us if she looked odd or not. All we saw was an innocent child, who was frightened and needed love. The fact that she's part demon doesn't change a thing. I promised I would love and protect Marceline. If I left Marceline in this place I would be breaking my promise. I will not break my promise." Said Simon with a determined look in his eyes.

"Bold words. I must admit you have guts. You stand before me, without the tinniest trace of fear on you and I can tell you really do care for Marceline. You care for her so much your willing to defy me and destiny. You are either very brave or very foolish." Said Hunson as he walked up to Simon. "Either way I'll just take your soul!" He snarled as grabbed Simon by his jacket, opened his mouth very wide and started to suck.

Simon winched as he felt his very soul starting to leave his body. By sheer will power he resisted the pull, but he couldn't hold out for long. Simon reached down for his crown and put it on. Simon quickly launched a blast of snow into Hunson's mouth stopping the soul suction. Hunson's eyes widen in confusion as he looked at the glob of snow in his mouth. Before he could do anything Simon fired a basketball size chunk of ice at Hunson smacking him on the left side of his face hard. Hunson let go of Simon as he staggered back a bruise forming on his cheek. Hunson glared at Simon.

"So you have a magical item that gives you powers. That explains how you've survived on Earth so long." Said Hunson.

"Yes and I will use this power to protect the people I care about from harm." Said Simon as he raised his hands crackling with energy.

Hunson charged at Simon. Simon unleashed a might blast of ice wind attempting to knock Hunson back, but The Lord of Evil kept moving forward taking one powerful step at a time towards Simon. Simon quickly changed tactics by firing a large ice chunk at Hunson striking him in the chest. The blow caught Hunson off guard and it made him lose his concentration. Hunson flew backwards and crashed into his throne smashing it to bits. Simon stopped his attack breathing hard. Hunson staggered out of the wrecked remains of his throne and faced Simon.

"Hunson I do not wish to fight. Just allow me, Betty, and Marceline to return to Earth. We can work something out. You can come visit Marceline whenever you want." Said Simon.

"Oh there will be a fight! None of you are leaving! I don't want to visit my daughter, I want her to live with me here!" Snarled Hunson.

"I...know you want her to live here, but I'm against it. This isn't the proper place for a child." Said Simon.

"This is my world and my rules! Now I will show you the true terror of The Lord of Evil!" Shouted Hunson as he started to change before Simon's eyes.

Hunson's head split right open to reveal a gigantic monstrous bluish head with curved horns took it's place. Pink tentacles hung from the bottom of the head along, with shadowy tendrils, and several green orbs.

Simon took a frightful step back. Hunson let out a nasty laugh. Simon clenched his fist and took a defensive stance. In one quick movement he created a wall of ice between himself and Hunson. Simon then quickly turned away and ran towards the hallway.

"I have to get Betty and Marceline out of here." Thought Simon.

There was a loud crackling sound and the ice wall exploded with a loud explosion knocking Simon to the ground and destroying a huge chunk of one of the walls showing the world outside. Hunson strolled towards Simon.

"Where do you think, your going? This is my world. There is no where you can hide." Said Hunson.

"I was trying to get Betty and Marceline far away from you." Said Simon as he stood up to face Hunson.

"Oh so now you want to fight? This will be fun." Said Hunson with a chuckle.

"I will protect Marceline and Betty from you monster!" Shouted Simon as he unleashed a blast of icicles at Hunson.

The icicles pelted Hunson making him stagger back.

"What kind of father are you? You weren't there for Marceline, when she needed you and when you did show up, you wanted to kill her guardians and raise her to be evil! I will not let you have your way!" Shouted Simon as he continued his attack.

"Enough of this!" Roared Hunson as one if his shadowy tendrils leaped forward and wrapped around Simon dragging him up close. "I am a good father! I was unaware of what happened on Earth so I didn't know what was going on. Marceline is destined to grow up evil and I can't have some goody guardians raising her and feeling her head with ideas!"

Simon was only paying a little attention to Hunson's words. Behind Hunson a large block of ice in the shape of a fist was floating behind Hunson. Simon commanded the block forward to strike Hunson in the face making him release Simon. Simeon's beard grew out and his rose into the air. Hunson glared up at him.

"You're proving to be far more trouble, then I thought. I will take my time killing you." Said Hunson as he charged at Simon.

Simon just launched one massive icicle after another at Hunson forcing him to dodge about.

Elsewhere Marceline and Betty had heard the explosion from earlier and had gone to see what it was. They reached the throne room and saw Simon and Hunson fighting, they ducked behind a wall. Marceline stared at her father in absolute horror.

"Daddy...?" She whispered fearfully.

"Marceline...it'll be ok." Said Betty as she put a hand on Marceline's shoulder.

"Daddy is...a monster. Am I a...monster?" Asked Marceline.

"No you're nothing like your father sweetie. You're not a monster. You're a beautiful caring girl." Said Betty as she gave Marceline a comforting hug.

Marceline calmed down a bit. Then she saw the hole created from the fight and the world outside. Marceline just stared at the world of the Nightosphere and began to shake with fear. Betty grabbed Marceline and hugged her close to her.

"It's ok...will be back home soon. I promise." Said Betty.

Hunson finally got close enough to Simon to leap at him. Simon waved his hands making all the ice on the ground to gather up and shoot upwards wrapping around Hunson and encasing most of his body, except his head in ice. Hunson snarled and roared at Simon.

"I will go get Betty and Marceline. No harm will come to them from you." Said Simon.

"This is far from over!" Roared Hunson as his body glowed with green energy and he smashed through the ice encasing his body.

A chuck of ice knocked the crown from Simon's head. Several of Hunson's shadow tendrils shot out, grabbed Simon, and hurled him into a wall with an incredible amount of force. Simon groaned as blood dripped from his lower lip. Hunson landed on the ground. His eyes landed on a large red ax hanging from the wall and he grabbed it.

"Time to say goodbye Simon." Said Hunson as walked towards Simon with the ax raised high.

"NO Daddy don't kill him!" Cried Marceline as she ran out from behind the wall towards Simon burying her head into his chest. "I just want to go home!" She sobbed.

"It's...alright Marceline. Everything...will...be ok." Said Simon weakly as he wrapped an arm around Marceline.

"Marceline...you are home." Said Hunson slightly stunned as he watched his daughter and Simon.

Hunson's head changed back into it's more humanoid form as he tried to walk towards them, but Betty came out of hiding and stood before Hunson with her walking staff ready to defend. She was nervous, but she was ready to die defending Simon and Marceline.

"That's not what Marceline means by home." Said Betty.

"What do you mean?" Asked Hunson.

"Home...is with the people you care about most." Said Betty.

"But I'm her father. I love her." Said Hunson as he turned back into his more humanoid form.

"If you...love Marceline, you would not keep her here in the Nightosphere. This place scares her and...you scared her a bit." Said Betty.

Hunson was stunned by these words. He didn't know what to say. He dropped his ax to the ground.

In the Underworld, Death turned to Linda.

"Now is the time to speak to your husband. Convince him to let Marceline stay with Simon and Betty and to return to Earth." Said Death.

Linda nodded as she flew through the portal and vanished.

In the Nightosphere Hunson was still trying to figure out what to say, when he heard a voice.

"Hunson let Marceline go with Simon and Betty to Earth."

Hunson turned his head startled to see the pale ghostly figure of Linda floating a few yards away. Betty just stared at Hunson confused, she had no idea what he was looking at. Betty kept her eyes on Hunson as she walked backwards towards Simon and Marceline and knelt down next to them.

"Hunson if our love meant anything, you will honor my wishes and have our daughter brought up right. Simon and Betty will take care of Marceline and set a good example for her." Said Linda.

"Very well. I will honor your wishes my love. If you wish for Marceline to be raised...by Simon and Betty. Then so be it." Said Hunson.

"Thank you Hunson. I love you." Said Linda before she vanished.

"I love...you too Linda." Said Hunson with a sad look in his eyes.

Hunson turned to face Simon, Betty, and Marceline. Simon was standing up with help from Betty and he had the crown back on. Simon gently pushed Betty back and got in front of her and Marceline ready to defend them. Hunson raised his right hand and snapped his finger. A portal appeared behind him.

"You're free to return to Earth." Said Hunson.

"What are you up to?" Asked Simon as he eyed Hunson suspiciously.

"Nothing...you were right. The Nightosphere is no place to raise a child. I was...wrong. And I apologize." Said Hunson.

"Um...ok." Said Simon.

Simon, Betty, and Marceline walked towards the portal. As they got closer Marceline walked over to Hunson and hugged him.

"Bye...daddy. I love you." Said Marceline.

"And...I love you too sweetie." Said Hunson.

Simon, Betty, and Marceline entered the portal returning to the cabin on earth. The portal vanished. Hunson let out a sigh. He walked over to his throne and set it back to the way it was. He sat in it, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a locket. Hunson opened it and looked at a picture of himself, Linda, and a baby Marceline. A small black tear fell from Hunson's eyes as he held the locket in his hands.

On Earth Simon, Betty, and Marceline were settling in for the night. Marceline asked if she could sleep in the same bed as Simon and Betty. The two guardians smiled and said yes. Marceline got in between them and they all fell fast asleep.

In the Underworld, Linda thanked Death for his help before returning to Death World 51. She pulled out the magic mirror and starred at an image of Marceline sleeping with Simon and Betty.

"Sweet dreams Marceline." Said Betty.

A destiny had been decided for a child, but still there was a long road ahed.

To be continued.