AT: 20 Years Later: S1,E2: Diplomacy

SCENE 1: Royal Palace, Fire Kingdom:

(FINN and PHOEBE are preparing for FINN’S journey to the Candy Kingdom for the Conference for the Nations of Ooo [I might think of a funnier acronym later]; the pair are seen in the master bedroom packing for the trip)

PHOEBE: Formal suit?

FINN: Check.

PHOEBE: Nightwear?

FINN: Check.

PHOEBE: Adventuring clothes and sword?

FINN: Check and che…

PHOEBE: But only for photo ops?

FINN: Ugh. Yeah.

PHOEBE: Well, then. Guess that’s everything.

(PHOEBE closes the suitcase and turns towards FINN before going off on his journey)

PHOEBE: OK. So, I guess by now you get that this whole thing is a really big deal. Our first go at returning to the public eye failed spectacularly…

FINN: Yeah, sorry about that.

PHOEBE: Hey. It doesn’t matter, so long as things are sorted out by you now. Try everything you can to make this whole thing work. Open up to the rest of the world about where you’ve been recently. Oh, and tell them how well your wife has been ruling the kingdom for me!

FINN: Oh, you don’t have to tell me twice!

(FINN and PHOEBE share a brief kiss before PHOEBE gets up)

SCENE 2: Outside the Royal Palace, Fire Kingdom:

(FINN’S bags are being loaded into a state car by the CHAUFFEUR; FINN and his family wait by his side)

CHAUFFER: All right, Your Majesty. We’re all set for the trip and are ready to go whenever you are.

FINN: Nice! Well, see you guys soon!

FLARE: Good luck, Dad!

PHOEBE: Have fun!

(FINN enters the vehicle, and proceeds to drive off into the distance)

SCENE 3: Candy Kingdom:

(FINN’S car is stopped at the Candy Kingdom’s border, and is inspected by a BANANA GUARD 500, with a regular BANANA GUARD operating a toll gate)

B.G.500: Hold still. I shall now inspect your vehicle.

(B.G.500’s visor widens and proceeds to scan the interior of the car)

B.G.500: Scan complete. This place is chill.

(The regular BANANA GUARD motions towards the keys to open the gate, but notices FINN in the car)

B.G: Holy smokes! Are you Finn the human? The legendary adventurer?

(FINN notices B.G. and answers his question)

FINN: Yep! I sure am!

B.G: Oh my Glob! Oh my Glob! Oh my Glob! Can you get out for a second so I can get your autograph?

FINN: Uh… why can’t you come over?

B.G: P.B. says she’ll replace me with one of the other guys if I’m not seen working hard enough.

FINN: All… right then.

(FINN exits the vehicle and uses B.G.’S pen and paper to sign his name; B.G. proceeds to open the gate)

B.G: Welcome back, buddy.

(FINN returns to his car and is driven away into the city itself; FINN is captivated by the changes made to the Candy Kingdom; Choose Goose’s store has now grown into a chain of supermarkets, various candy-themed skyscrapers now surround the centre of the kingdom and numerous advertisements and news stories line the motorway towards the old town of the Candy Kingdom, still surrounded by its old city walls; FINN stops outside of the main entrance to the Candy Castle, with BONNIBEL and MARCELINE there to greet him)

FINN: Guys! It’s so nice to see you again… again!

MARCELINE: Hey. It makes all the difference when you’re coming over to our spot. Ain’t no neutral territory of the grasslands here! This is our house!

BONNIBEL: (giggles) Couldn’t have said it better myself, Marcy!

FINN: So, when’s the meeting stuff gonna kick off?

BONNIBEL: It’ll commence in a couple of hours. Let’s get your room set up.

FINN: Room? I thought my guy was just gonna book a hotel for me?

BONNIBEL: Well, we decided to honour you as our special guest. A “thank you” for your will to return, as well as your past heroism to our kingdom. The least we could do.

FINN: Aww! You guys!

MARCELINE: We’re here whenever your ass needs kissing!

BONNIBEL: Marcy! You’re ruining this heartfelt moment!

MARCELINE: What? Can a girl have a bit of fun?

SCENE 4: Conference Hall, Candy Kingdom:

(Delegates from around Ooo are seen conversing among each other, some taking their seats; FINN notices SIMON and walks up to him)

FINN: Hey Simon! Great to see you! So, you’re like the real leader of this place, right?

SIMON: Well, I guess you could say that. I run much of the elected end of government, and officially-speaking that part’s meant to make the laws. (looks around and speaks more quietly) However, Bonnie and Marcy still seem to have power over me in many cases. Sorry for keeping my voice down; people have just been going around saying I’m like a puppet to the rulers. Any information they can find can be used to justify their claims. Y’know everything seems neat on the surface but there are some cases of opposition around…

(FINN is looking around and notices the ICE THING)

FINN: Oh wow! The Ice Thing?

SIMON: Uhh… Finn? I don’t think we should…

FINN: How have things been for you around here? Dang, it feels like yesterday you were just another Gunth…

(FINN notices that the crown of the ICE THING is radiating harsh energy on SIMON, who appears to be severely nauseous; FINN decides to take SIMON outside of the main hall)

FINN: Oh man. I’m… I’m so sorry, Simon. I keep forgetting about everything about you since you returned to your human state. Have you been coping well enough since the Gum War? It seems like it had a serious impact on you.

SIMON: Finn. I’m fine. I’ve accepted everything that happened in the past. I’m apart from the crown now and Betty’s… gone, so I’m trying to live the best life I can. Life can be tough at certain points though, and I am often reminded of the past by coming into contact with the crown. Look, you get it now. Just keep me away from the crown and I’ll be fine. Trust me. I’ll be fine.

(SIMON’S watch sounds an alert, indicating that the conference will soon begin)

SIMON: Well then. Let’s get down to business.

(Cut to the conference in session)

BONNIBEL: Welcome everyone to this year’s Conference for the Nations of Ooo. I nominate our first items on the agenda to be delivered by a re-acquainted old friend: Finn!

(FINN appears startled and confused)

FINN: …Me?

BONNIBEL: Well of course! It’s been years since we’ve had a senior member of the Fire Kingdom available to talk with us. Surely you’d understand the kingdom better than most of your ambassadors, and that might help the co-operation between us and you. So then, what would you wish to discuss?

FINN: Uh…

(FINN uses a sheet of paper offered by PHOEBE for pointers, as he is not as suited to the leadership position as his wife)

SCENE 5: Royal Palace, Fire Kingdom:

(PHOEBE is seen working in the office room, with a slightly-bored expression; FLARE notices her and decides to talk to her)

FLARE: Mom? You OK?

PHOEBE: Um. Yeah. Yeah, I’m chill.

FLARE: Really? You seem kinda bummed out.

PHOEBE: It’s just… this whole work thing. I couldn’t go to that conference ‘cause I’ve got all this work piling up.

FLARE: I dunno, this seems like a regular work day to me. Are you sure about that?

PHOEBE: (sighs) OK. Look. To be honest, I could have very easily visited that conference myself. I’m just still afraid of the outside world after all that stuff that happened a while ago. I figured Finn might be able to go over there, seeing how avid he was about exploring Ooo. Plus we did need to fix a few things after the whole adventurer show he put on last week. Though, come to think of it, perhaps I should’ve gotten the job done myself. There was never much that interested him in leadership and he can’t really go on those adventures he was so fond about, so, if I’m gonna be honest, it was probably not the best idea sending him out there. I guess I can just hope everything’s doing all right for him.

SCENE 6: Candy Castle, Candy Kingdom (night):

(FINN returns to the Candy Castle after attending the conference, he appears worn out; the scene cuts to BONNIBEL introducing him to his room for the next few nights; FINN unpacks his luggage, before looking out and deciding to switch into his adventuring clothes to go for a night on the town)

FINN: I could really use a drink.

SCENE 7: The Candy Bar, Candy Kingdom (night):

(FINN arrives at the former site of the Candy Tavern, its name having since changed to The Candy Bar, whilst also being featured in a tall and well-constructed building as opposed to its grimy state in the past; FINN appears impressed)

FINN: (whistles) This place has changed!

(CHARLIE looks up and notices that FINN has returned)

CHARLIE: Well chop off my head and deuce down my neck! If it ain’t Finn the Human! How’ve things been, ol’ man?

FINN: Meh. They’ve been kinda dull if I’m gonna be honest. I’m here for this dull conference thing ‘cause I’m like this King guy now. But I’ve only really started doing things outside of my Kingdom recently, so this whole thing’s been a real experience for me. Like… I haven’t really done much besides make a few speeches and give medals to some boy scouts. These trips just remind me of how much I’ve been missing the adventuring hustle. Like that’s what’s better suited for me, y’know?

CHARLIE: Ah. OK. You must be havin’ one of those exi-dental crisis things. Nothin’ that some ol’ bitter can’t fix! (whispers) By the way, this ain’t actually like bitter you’re used to. It’s just this crappy light beer stuff the government’s told me to serve.

FINN: Whatever. I’m fine with that.

(CHARLIE pours out some beer from a tap; this is seen through the perspective of a currently-disguised CINNAMON BUN; he is seen leaving the building and walking towards the Candy Castle; he speaks to someone on a walkie-talkie)

C.B: The human’s out of the picture. I can get down there and out in about ten minutes.

CALLER: Very well. Good luck, brother.

(C.B. places night-vision goggles over himself)

SCENE 8: Candy Castle, Candy Kingdom (night):

(C.B. stands outside of the castle and launches a grappling hook towards one of the canopies; he then inspects a layout of the castle and proceeds to open up a ventilation shaft which leads him to a room of supercomputers, containing top-secret information on the government, as well as the citizens of the kingdom; as he enters the shaft, FINN is seen walking back to the castle, with the scene then cutting to C.B. trudging down the shaft before coming across the computer room, which is currently secured using alarm beams; C.B. pulls out some suction cups and proceeds to crawl on the walls in a cautious manner, landing on a super computer, which contains a series of data drives; as he extracts the drives, the camera pans up and reveals FINN’S guest room is directly above, with FINN walking in and flumping on to the bed; the resulting vibration causes C.B. to feel slightly off balance, dropping one of the drives, which contacts one of the beams, alerting those in the castle, including BONNIBEL and a rudely awakened FINN; BONNIBEL opens the door to his room and alerts him)

BONNIBEL: Finn! There’s an intruder in the castle! Get out and find them, quick!

(FINN jumps up and retrieves his sword from his suitcase; he then runs out to discover the intruder on top of the castle, running up towards him, with the two engaged in a chase among the rooftops of the Candy Kingdom, until C.B. is cornered, with FINN proceeding to threaten him)

FINN: All right, bub! We can do this the easy way or the hard way! Just reveal yourself and I’ll take you back to the guards!

(C.B. steps out of the shadows to reveal himself to FINN, who appears surprised)

FINN: …Cinnamon Bun?!

C.B: Hello again, Finn. I’ve waited a long time for this!

(C.B. punches FINN in the face, knocking him out)

(End of part one)

SCENE 9: Cinnamon Bun’s Apartment, Candy Kingdom (night):

(FINN slowly awakens on C.B.’S sofa, feeling a strong sense of discomfort)

FINN: Ugh. How much did I drink?

(C.B. walks in from the kitchen with a cup of coffee in his hand)

C.B: Probably wasn’t much. If that were the case then you couldn’t have chased me down those rooftops.

FINN: C-B? Oh yeah. You knocked me out, and I guess this is like… your house?

C.B: Uh-huh. (sips coffee) You’ve certainly gotten smarter last time we met.

FINN: Well, I suppose you’re acting much more antag… on… rude and aggressive, so I guess time changed both of us.

C.B: Well don’t blame me for that. Things have been awful for me ever since what Phoebe did to me.

FINN: Oh man. Look, please. The whole ordeal was terrifying for her. We never found out who did commit the attempt on her life so we had no choice but to…

C.B: To do what? Arrest anyone who said nice things about her? All because I said that I loved her once and we had a thing going before you waltzed back into her life, apparently that’s enough to label me a “love-crazed killer” trying to get back at you on her wedding day! Enough to throw me in jail for three gruelling weeks without a trial and to be stripped of all my titles, work and reputation! That’s why I’m back here now. Living in some squalid apartment in the Candy Kingdom, still unable to keep a job because of that criminal record I gained for a crime I didn’t commit!

FINN: Look, I know that everything you went through should have never happened. What you went through was wrong, and I’m sorry for having the kingdom treat you like that.

C.B: Well, on the other hand, I guess I should be thankful. My inability to keep a job allowed for me to meet some new people. These guys understood my grievances with the government, and they opened my eyes to the real world.

FINN: Wait. Who are these people exactly?

(C.B. gains a slight grin on his face when he realises what he can do to present the group to FINN)

C.B: Tell you what: Grab some coffee. We’re going out.

SCENE 10: Parking garage, Candy Kingdom (night):

(FINN and C.B. walk down the street towards an entrance to an underground car park)

C.B: Just this building over here.

FINN: But… It’s a parking lot.

C.B: Not all the time.

(C.B. looks around and performs a secret knock on the shutter of the admissions booth; the shutter opens slightly)

DOORMAN: Password?

C.B: “Sugar, spice and everything nice”.

(The booth’s shutter closes and the main shutter to the parking garage opens)

FINN: Huh. Dual-layer security. How did you get such a setup?

C.B: The owner’s one of our guys. He uses it to host meetings after hours. Tell no-one.

(The two walk into the garage as the shutter closes behind them)

FINN: So… uh… what’s with the low profile?

C.B: Because we’re rebelling against our oppressors. We’re the Veritas Movement!

(FINN and C.B. walk up towards an area where the main segment of the garage is visible, revealing the many members of the group; walls draped in red and yellow flags, as well as portraits of past leaders fill the room; FINN catches the attention of two members who appear to recognise him)

BARRY: That’s the Flame King! He’s intruding on our meeting!

FRIEDA: Hold it! Leave him.

(FRIEDA reveals herself amongst the crowd)

FRIEDA: Don’t mind them. It’s not every day they see a King, and they don’t really have the highest opinion of them. Cinnamon Bun, you sure this guy’s safe?

C.B: I’d say so. Hoped I could let him know about everything. Get an important guy on our side.

FRIEDA: Well then, welcome! Have we met before?

FINN: Wait… are you Susan Strong’s friend?

FRIEDA: Oh! You mean Kara? Yeah. We moved here together when the islanders arrived at Ooo. But since we came here, I learned that there are many problems with this place. Many issues unresolved and deep secrets kept from the people of the kingdom. This whole nation is a sham! And that’s why I’ve joined this movement, and also why I now proudly lead it! A movement that intends to establish democracy in this land!

FINN: But… what exactly is wrong with this place? Bonnie seems like a decent leader.

FRIEDA: Oh Glob. We’ve got a real blue-piller here, guys!

(Many of the members laugh)

FRIEDA: Here. Let me show you why you’re supposed to be angry. Phil!

PHIL: Yes, sister?

FRIEDA: Throw me your laptop.

(PHIL tosses over his laptop; FRIEDA opens the laptop and accesses some saved files)

FRIEDA: So then. Let’s begin. Exhibit A…

(FRIEDA presents a long list of video files to FINN)

FRIEDA: Everything you see here is just a fragment of Queen Bonnibel’s omnipresent surveillance programme. Every individual within the entirety of this nation is monitored 24/7. Every household is equipped with cameras and trackers following every individual’s move, as if they were a prisoner, with their right to privacy completely disregarded.

FINN: Well, I suppose that’s not exactly a bad thing. Y’know, if most people have nothing to fear, then they have nothing to hide.

FRIEDA: Except for the fact that everyone in the kingdom must train themselves to hide all their beliefs against the government, as they live in fear of what they can commit. There is even evidence of our own members, as well as opposition parties we co-operated with, being fitted with miniature devices inside their own teeth. Nobody is safe in this kingdom, and the only people who are are those who don’t say a word about Bonnibel and vote in-line with how she wants them to vote every couple of years. But we know why this is performed by her. It’s because she fears being pushed aside in favour of radical new ideas, and thus prevents the people of this kingdom from being able to think in such ways, which brings me to Exhibit B…

(FRIEDA opens a chart detailing contents within the rivers of the Candy Kingdom)

FRIEDA: A couple of weeks ago, we uncovered some classified surveys on the contents within the mains and river water of the kingdom. We discovered that there was a large concentration of a chemical mixture known as Glucose Hydrochloride, otherwise known as “Dum Dum Juice”, the same mixture which was used to help create many of the candy citizens who live among us today.

C.B: So, Finn. Remember when we used to do nothing all day whenever you visited the kingdom, except party? That was because we were hardly able to think or act differently. The formula within our mind back then caused us to remain complacent and stupid, unable to think for ourselves. That’s why I’m thankful I’ve went off to the Fire Kingdom. At least now I can think for myself.

FRIEDA: So far, it appears that this mixture only has an effect on candy people, as there appear to be few adverse effects of it on humans. Meanwhile, this kingdom has seen more growth in the past 20 years than anything close to what it did in the previous 500. You can’t just put this down to a coincidence, and that’s why we need to step up our game now, before they come after us. We know how important this all is… because, well I should probably let Cinnamon Bun explain Exhibit C.

(C.B. moves towards the laptop and opens up a video file filming young PHOEBE)

FINN: Hm? Is that Phoebe?

C.B: Yes. This was filmed without my knowledge when I was still with her. This was the information that was sent over to Bonnibel before she proceeded to weaken the core of the Fire Kingdom, gravely endangering the lives of their citizens, all for the purpose of stealing their weapons of mass destruction.

(FINN appears shocked and disillusioned)

C.B: She endangered life of your wife and her kingdom, all thanks to her espionage and attacks on, not just her citizens, but also foreign nations and governments, as well as her ability to get away with everything she does. Every day she remains in power, the Candy Kingdom and the rest of Ooo will remain in danger.

(FRIEDA closes the laptop and turns towards FINN)

FRIEDA: So then, I suppose that’s gotten you up to date with everything. Now you understand why we do what we have to do. We simply cannot let her continue to impose her oppressive rule on this land, and that’s why we arrived here tonight…

(FRIEDA turns to the rest of the members)

FRIEDA: To take action!

(The members cheer)

FINN: Wait. What do mean by take action?

FRIEDA: By performing the only act of protest powerful enough to cause even the most powerful of enemies to tremble in fear of the might of the popular voice!

FINN: I… I don’t understand.

(BARRY interjects and specifies their plans)

BARRY: You know what we’re on about! We’re gonna plant a bomb!

FINN: What?!

FRIEDA: Well, I would have preferred being more subtle in giving away our points, but yes. In a few hours from now, tomorrow morning, Bonnibel plans to attend the official opening ceremony of a new hotel somewhere downtown. That’s when we strike, and begin our war against her and the oppressive government she rules! The strength of our movement proves her rule is hanging by a thread. This one act will cause her house of cards to come crashing down, and for our revolution to begin!

FINN: No! You… you can’t do that! Where are those guys? Are they still here?!

FRIEDA: Oh, no. They’re at the hotel, planting the bomb as we speak. (pauses) And what’s gotten into you? I thought we had you on our side, and suddenly you want to disrupt our plans?

JEFF: I knew it! The Flame King’s a filthy shoe-eater!

(The members boo and jeer at FINN, some of which even try to attack him; FINN runs up and escapes the garage, catching his breath after running back up)

FINN: (Huff)…(puff)… Shoe-eater? What the Hell does that mean?

(FINN looks up at the sky and notices it’s getting brighter)

FINN: Oh no!

(FINN runs off to warn BONNIBEL)

SCENE 11: Streets of the Candy Kingdom

(FINN runs frantically towards the Candy Castle in order to meet BONNIBEL before she is driven off to the hotel, using street signs to help him navigate the city; he arrives at the castle, but notices that BONNIBEL and MARCELINE are now being driven off, he tries to run behind the vehicle to warn them)

FINN: Bon! Bon!

(The pair do not notice FINN’S warning, and the car drives off, unable to be caught up to on foot; FINN feels a loss of hope, until a BANANA GUARD guarding the castle notices him)

B.G: Hey dude! You OK?

(FINN suddenly lights up knowing he can use his help)

FINN: Um… could be better. But I really need your help. You don’t know this, but Bonnie and Marcy are both in serious danger. I’ve been told that some bad guys are planting a bomb at the hotel they’re visiting, but I’m not sure where it is.

(B.G. appears perplexed)

B.G: …You serious?

FINN: Yes! Very! And I don’t know what it’s called! You work for the Queen; do you know where she’s going?

B.G: Oh yeah. She’s going to this new place called “El Hotel”. I’ve driven past it on my way to work for a while.

FINN: Sweet! So, can you tell me how to get there?

B.G: Tell you what, I’ll drive you there myself. Besides, I did pick up a couple of shortcuts on my commute.

(Scene cuts to B.G. and FINN riding on the guard’s personal motor scooter down the streets of the city, before promptly arriving at El Hotel)

B.G: Here we are. Good luck, bro!

SCENE 12: El Hotel, Candy Kingdom:

(FINN runs up to the side of the hotel building, and brainstorms on how to get inside, before noticing an open window at the top of the building)

FINN: Nice! Those guys need to remember to close their windows, in case an intruder shows up! Right then so all I need to do is climb up using my…

(FINN motions towards his sword, but then remembers he left it in C.B.’S apartment; FINN appears enraged)

FINN: Oh for…

(Scene cuts to BONNIBEL and MARCELINE arriving at the main entrance of the building, with people cheering for them around their vehicle; FINN catches this from a distance and realises his need to act fast; he runs further down the building, noticing an employee’s entrance; he uses a fire extinguisher and his own body to force the door open, making it inside the hotel; he drops the extinguisher and runs down the hall)

FINN: All right now Finn, think: If you were gonna plant a bomb somewhere, where would you put it?

(FINN notices an information board offering information on fire exits and meeting points, using a diagram of the hotel; he skims through the layout, coming across the electrical room, and suggests it may be an ideal location)

FINN: The electrical room! Close to the centre, low down and surrounded by fire hazards. A perfect spot!

(FINN runs to the central lobby, locates the door towards the electrical hall and kicks it down, he then pulls out some flowers from a vase he may use as a weapon)

FINN: Sorry, fellas.

(He smashes the vase and runs down to the electrical room, spotting two members of the group among the transformers; they spot him and they each pull out a gun)

SAMUEL: Who the Hell are you?! And who told you about any of this?!

FINN: I met up with your guys and they told me everything, including your stunt.

BOURBON (to SAMUEL): Must’ve been Barry. That guy can’t keep his mouth shut to save his life.

SAMUEL: So, if they told you everything, whatever your name is, then why are you choosing not to rebel against our oppressors, and are instead choosing to attack us freedom fighters?

FINN: Because a bomb nearly killed my wife. I can’t bear to see anyone go through all the pain that put me in, and whilst you guys have opened up to me in that Bonnie has done some horrific things, I believe that there’s a better solution to discussing the things she’s done.

SAMUEL: Well then, I suppose you must be one of her henchmen or something if you genuinely believe talking to her will help matters. That must be why you’re here trying to disrupt our actions.

FINN: No! I arrived here on my own accord! I’m doing this for the good of everyone, not just for the Candy Kingdom.

SAMUEL: Then why have you armed yourself with that shattered vase? To attack us? If you want to prove your point then you better drop that weapon.

(The two members cock their guns)

SAMUEL: Now.

(FINN throws the vase over SAMUEL, catching him off-guard, with FINN proceeding to kick his legs, sending him off of his feet; SAMUEL’S head is then hit against a transformer, knocking him out; FINN picks up SAMUEL’S gun and throws it towards BOURBON’S face, proceeding to knock him out with a quick punch; Once the two members are down, FINN notices the bomb itself, with a timer at 1:10; FINN panics and tries to wake BOURBON back up)

FINN: Guys?! Guys! How do I disarm the bomb?! Oh Glob! They’re out cold!

(In a state of panic, FINN picks up the bomb and moves towards the doors leading to the parking lot, where BONNIBEL is seen making a speech)

BONNIBEL: And that is why it is such an honour to open up this facility, which will function greatly as a means to accomodate visitors and tourists from around Ooo, and across the world.

(FINN barges through one of the doors)

FINN: Everyone, stand back! I have found a bomb in this building!

(Everyone appears visibly and audibly shocked, with some in the crowd panicking)

BONNIBEL: Finn?! What are you doing?!

FINN: Saving your life. (calling out to the side of the hotel) Hey! Banana Guard!

(B.G. notices FINN’S call and rushes down to the crowd on his scooter)

FINN: I need you to dump this in that lake opposite the hotel. But you’ve gotta be quick!

B.G: Aye aye, Sir!

(B.G. grabs hold of the bomb, its timer now down to 20 seconds; he speeds off down the width of the main road, throwing the bomb out towards the nearby lake, its timer runs out and explodes whilst airborne; B.G. breathes a sigh of relief and the crowd cheers)

SCENE 13: El Hotel parking lot, Candy Kingdom:

(BANANA GUARD 500S have arrived at the scene and proceed to take the two perpetrators towards their vehicles, though they come across FINN, B.G., BONNIBEL and MARCELINE whilst being taken away)

BOURBON (to FINN): You filthy shoe-eater! Sucking up to authority! You’re a disgrace, you are!

(The members are placed into the cars and are driven off)

FINN: That’s the second time I’ve been called that today, and I still don’t know what it means.

BONNIBEL: Never mind what he says. To us, you’re a hero. And certainly one that we’re glad to have with us again.

FINN: Oh please! Don’t give me the spotlight! Without the help of Banana Guard over here, we’d all be dead!

BONNIBEL: Well, I suppose I ought to take that into account when we’re taking about severance pay.

B.G: Wait. What?! Why?!

BONNIBEL: Whilst I do appreciate all the work you did here just now, you did leave your post during business hours.

B.G: But I saved your ass back there!

BONNIBEL: I know you did, and I’m grateful for that. But that doesn’t change the fact that there are more efficient options out there nowadays.

B.G: Can you at least transfer me somewhere else?!

BONNIBEL: Look, I’ve made a decision, and that decision is final. A Banana Guard 500 will be stationed at your workplace in the future. Now then, I need to return to work. Thanks for your help during these years.

(BONNIBEL leaves and MARCELINE follows)

MARCELINE: Bonnie, please…

(FINN walks up to B.G.)

FINN: Ugh. Sorry. I… I didn’t know she was that harsh on things. I thought she’d let you off more easily after that battle… wait. (yells out to BONNIBEL) Hey Bonnibel!

BONNIBEL: Yeah, Finn?

FINN: You might need to search Cinnamon Bun’s apartment! He was the guy who took the drives! Plus, I left my sword there!

BONNIBEL: Oh. OK.

FINN (back to B.G.): Why don’t you take a drive to think about things for a bit? But, before that, would you mind driving me back to the castle? I haven’t slept much overnight.

B.G: Sure… why not?

SCENE 14: Candy Castle, Candy Kingdom:

(FINN is rewarded a medal for his work in foiling the attack on the government, and is later seen being driven off back to the Fire Kingdom)

SCENE 15: Royal Palace, Fire Kingdom:

(FINN returns to meet with PHOEBE; they both proceed to embrace each other, with FINN going inside to place the medal in a visible cupboard in the sitting room)

(Credits roll)