Flame Princess developed a strong dislike and distrust for Princess Bubblegum primarily due to Princess Bubblegum's deceptive actions that directly threatened the Fire Kingdom and its citizens.
The Evolution of Distrust
Initially, Flame Princess expressed a general lack of trust towards Princess Bubblegum. In the episode "The Red Throne", she articulated this sentiment, though the specific underlying reason for her initial suspicion remained unclear at that point. This early distrust set the stage for later developments.
The Core Incident: "The Cooler"
The turning point that solidified Flame Princess's animosity occurred during the events of the episode "The Cooler". In a shocking act of manipulation, Princess Bubblegum orchestrated a fabricated disaster within the Fire Kingdom. She deliberately hired the Ice King to freeze the very core of the Fire Kingdom.
This action had severe and immediate consequences:
- It directly weakened the life force of the flame citizens.
- It put the entire kingdom at risk, demonstrating a profound disregard for the safety and well-being of Flame Princess's people.
Princess Bubblegum's decision to endanger an entire population through deceit and manipulation served as the concrete foundation for Flame Princess's strong negative feelings and eventual hatred towards her.
Key Reasons for Animosity
The reasons for Flame Princess's aversion to Princess Bubblegum can be summarized as follows:
| Event/Episode | Princess Bubblegum's Action | Impact on Flame Princess/Fire Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| The Red Throne | (Initial, unspecified distrust expressed) | Cultivated early suspicion and caution |
| The Cooler | Faked a disaster by freezing the Fire Kingdom's core; hired Ice King to execute the plan | Directly threatened citizens' life force; violated trust; demonstrated manipulative intent |
Ultimately, it was Princess Bubblegum's willingness to harm innocent citizens and manipulate an entire kingdom for her own undisclosed reasons that irrevocably damaged their relationship and cemented Flame Princess's animosity.
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