Hey everyone! This is just a random little idea I had while working on my other piece that I thought I'd jot down. Sorry for any errors. Hope you enjoy I'd love to know what you think!

Gil was wandering the streets of the Isle, looking to see if there was anything new before he had to go to the chip shop. Ursula had been demanding for him to work there for days, something about people being happier with him serving them, and Uma had finally just ordered him to help out. Gil was happy to, it meant Uma didn't have to work and Ursula would be in a better mood, a win win in his book. He smiled as he walked around, passing vendors and storefronts none of which seemed particularly interesting. It wasn't until he turned down a back alley filled with crates that he realized he was being followed. A loud, high pitched meow had him turning around and looking down. There was one of the smallest balls of orange fur he had ever seen. Bending down, Gil saw that it was a tiny kitten.

Having animals follow him around wasn't exactly a new thing for Gil. He didn't know why but the non-rabid animals of the Isle seemed to like him. They would often let him pet them or feed them snacks without biting or clawing at him, like they did to many others, especially Harry. Animals weren't new to Gil, but for some reason he felt connected to the tiny kitten in front of him. He knew animals had it really rough on the Isle and he just couldn't stand the thought of something happening to the orange fluffball. Slowly Gil sat down, the kitten tilting its head at his actions.

"What's your name little guy?" Gil asked, reaching out with one hand. The kitten looked at him before jumping up onto a crate so it was closer to eye level. Gil grinned and noticed the crate had a word written on it. Fish. One word he actually knew fairly well.

"Is your name fish? I like that." Gil said smiling. The kitten, Fish, meowed back at him and jumped into his outstretched hands. Gil could hardly believe how small it was, easily able to fit in the palm of one hand. He smiled.

"How would ya like to go home with me? You can stay right here." Gil opened up his vest and put Fish into one of the front pockets. Fish was able to peek their head out which Gil thought was absolutely adorable. He stood, grinning widely as he made his way towards the chip shop, eager to introduce his new friend to Uma and Harry.

Harry was sitting at the back table with Jonas and Bobby when Gil entered.

"Uma needs ya in the kitchen," Harry said in greeting, only glancing up from his food. Gil nodded and headed to the back. Uma was throwing random piles of food on a tray looking highly annoyed. She looked up when he came in, barely sparing him a glance as she shoved the tray into his hands.

"Table five, you better do well." She growled out. Gil followed her back into the main shop and watched as she and and Harry left, no doubt to go blow off some steam tormenting people. Gil shrugged and started working, he had to make Uma proud.

As time went on more and more people began to trickle in and Gil was working hard to see to everyone. Ursula was happy with the influx of customers which relieved Gil because Uma would be happier if her mom was. Fish stayed in his vest, very patient and Gil loved him all the more for it, feeding him scraps of food as the day went on.

"Thas a nice lookin cat you got there," an old dock worker said, seeing Fish. Gil grinned brightly at the perceived compliment to his new friend.

"He is isn't he? I found 'im this morning. Names Fish." The dock worker looked a bit taken aback by Gil's bright smile, before shaking his head and chuckling.

"Strange name fer a cat."

"Well he picked it out himself." Gil responded before leaving, two more customers having just walked in. Fish received several more comments all of which Gil responded to with a smile, Fish occasionally meowing in response as well.

Uma and Harry returned just as the lunch rush was ending. There were still more people than usual but he had already attended to all of them and was sitting down, playing with Fish when the two walked up behind him.

"What is that?" Uma asked causing Gil to jump. Fish jumped up from his crouched position as well, fur fluffed out as he lept into Gil's hands. Harry and Uma were leaning on either side of him, staring at the two of them. Uma did not look amused.

"He was following me so I took him in. I was hoping he could stay on the ship with me." Gil said as optimistically as possible. Uma blinked at him.

"Absolutely not." All his optimism wilted, his shoulders sagging and smile fading at her words.

"But Uma-" he tried to protest, tucking Fish into his vest. "He's really good I promise. And I'll take care of him, you won't even notice he's there." That was a complete lie. Harry and Uma both knew that anything having to do with Gil they would notice at all points in time. However, Gil's hurt expression was wearing on Uma's resolve, the fact that the kitten somehow also had a similar expression didn't help matters in the slightest. Another small group of customers walked in and Gil was forced to leave. Gil took their orders and made up their trays with less enthusiasm than before, only smiling when Fish meowed at him and purred when he patted his head. He cast a few glances towards where Uma and Harry were sitting, the hook-wielding pirate staring back at him while Uma just seemed annoyed. More and more customers kept coming in keeping Gil busy and wondering why people thought now of all times was perfect for trying the chip shop. He had never seen so many new faces in the shop at once. Lots of people kept commenting on Fish and Gil was happy to talk with them, soon pushing the disappointing conversation with his captain out of his mind.

It wasn't until Suzanne came to start her shift that Gil finally had another break. He sat down next to Harry and Uma, taking Fish out again and setting him on the table. Uma look long and hard at the orange kitten, her eyes occasionally flicking up to Gil's. She sighed heavily and Harry chuckled.

"You are entirely responsible for that thing, understand?" Uma asked. Gil lit up, nodding quickly as a huge smile spread across his face.

"You hear that Fish? You get ta stay with me on the ship!" Gil said, Fish batting playfully at his hands.

"You named it fish?"

"Yeah of course! That's what he said his name was." Gil replied. Uma just shook her head as Harry doubled over laughing, Gil's happiness washing away any lingering doubts she had.