Bun Bun (episode)

Synopsis
Finn brings a special delivery for Cinnamon Bun to the Fire Kingdom but it may come with a dangerous cost.

Plot
The episode begins with Cinnamon Bun, who is on diplomatic business, flying to the front gates on Jake 2 of the Candy Kingdom where he is greeted by two banana guards. Cinnamon Bun heads up the Candy Castle to meet with Princess Bubblegum, who is expecting him. He gives her a get-well-card for Hot Dog Princess to sign. Finn can be heard entering the room, where Princess Bubblegum orders him to deliver it to the Slime Kingdom. After Finn leaves, Princess Bubblegum ask Cinnamon Bun to "catch up," following a brief conversation about life at the Fire Kingdom. Cinnamon Bun then heads off, forgetting his keys, and interacts with Chet and Crunchy, which leads to a flashback of "The Enchiridion! (episode)" where Cinnamon Bun damages his brain. Cinnamon Bun exits the Candy Kingdom leaving the idea for Princess Bubblegum to make him a candy friend.

The next scene starts with Princess Bubblegum revealing to Finn her new creation, Bun Bun (character), and ask that he deliver her to the Fire Kingdom. She gives Finn a new fire suit; Bun Bun does not need one due to being fire proof. On their way there, Bun Bun ask multiple questions that such a young child would ask, and leisurely interacting with their environment. Finn and Bun Bun aproach the Fire Kingdom's entrance, Cinnamon Bun and Phoebe walk out greeting the duo. After Phoebe hears that Bun Bun is from Bonnibel, she runs security procedures, afterward letting her go with Cinnamon Bun. Just after they leave, Phoebe stops Finn from leaving too, inviting him to "hang out."

Cinnamon Bun is touring Bun Bun inside the castle, however Bun Bun is causing a lot of mischief. Ironically, to the Flame Peoples' amusement. Finn and Phoebe are having "lunch" together, and Finn apologizes for the reason they broke up, in "Frost & Fire." Finn and Phoebe have then established their friendship again. Back to the Cinnamon Buns, Bun Bun rushes to the doors where behind the Flame King is imprisoned, before Cinnamon Bun can say anything to stop her. Bun Bun introduces herself to the Flame King, and after sharing exclaims they are now friends, which was held plausible by him. Cinnamon Bun tells her she is doing good, but tells her NOT to press the button that would release him, unfortunately she does so. Cinnamon Bun then explains that they need to go catch him. Finn and Phoebe are playing charades, after which she brings up her fondness for "free style rapping," and Finn begins making a beat.

On the search for the Flame King, Bun Bun interupts to show Cinnamon Bun her backflip(s), but misses the landing leading to Cinnamon Bun tumbling down after her. At the bottom of the hill, he states that the Flame King is near; he is unable to get up, and Bun Bun rushed off to his cave already. Inside the cave, Bun Bun catches the Flame King briefing his plan of invasion to the chipmunk residents, and informs him his plan will fail. Flame King agrees and contemplates what he should do, Bun Bun convinces him to become the "King of Chipmunks," and she will be the royal dog petter. At the Fire Kingdom, Phoebe is free styling and Cinnamon Bun joins in. He tells them the Flame King is loose through his lyrics, later explaing that he is not of any threat. Phoebe considers this as a better alternative for his imprisonment. The episode ends with Cinnamon Bun reading a letter Bun Bun sent him, sharing information of her new dog.

Songs

 * Phoebe's Rap

Major Characters

 * Cinnamon Bun
 * Bun Bun
 * Flame King
 * Finn
 * Flame Princess

Minor Characters

 * Princess Bubblegum
 * Banana Guards
 * Flame People
 * Crunchy
 * Chet
 * Snail
 * Jake 2
 * Chipmunks

Mentioned

 * Hot Dog Princess
 * Slime Princess
 * Ice King
 * Shelby
 * Jake (imitation)

Trivia

 * Jake is absent in this episode. However, Flame Princess is seen imitating him.
 * When Cinnamon Bun fist bumps Chet and Crunchy, the same sound effect is used from the intro.
 * Finn and Flame Princess reestablished their friendship, and have made amends in this episode, since their last interaction in "The Red Throne."

Cultural References

 * Bun Bun running off and doing the opposite of what Cinnamon Bun tells her is a reference to Popeye where Swee'Pea runs off and does the the opposite of what the titular character tells him.

Episode Connections

 * A flashback to The Enchiridion is seen. However, Cinnamon Bun's eyes are his current color, black, and not bright green. This may be because it is a remake, although CB retains his original voice he had in that episode.

Production Notes

 * This is the first episode to air on a Thursday since "Crossover."
 * Flame Lord is noticeably absent from the lantern, due to the death of his voice actor, Roddy Piper.

Storyline Analysis

 * This episode marks the first time Finn and Flame Princess have interacted since "The Red Throne." He has apologized to her about the break up seen in "Frost & Fire."
 * Flame King is now the King of Chipmunks, after the chipmunks swore loyalty to him.