Chapter 2: Invaders of REALITY!
Gumball trudged to the front of the Laser Video Store and released Darwin's tail fin.
"Alright Darwin, we're here."
Darwin looked to the store. "Are you sure we can get a full game with five dollars?" he asked.
"Of course Mister Darwin. Even if we can't, Larry is working the register and I'm sure we can work out a deal!" Gumball stuck a toothpick between his teeth and boldly stepped to the counter. He leaned against the glass display and began gazing at his nails.
"So, my main man Lah-Ree!"
"Hello Gumball," he replied lifelessly.
"So, what's the hottest game on the market bro?"
"Well, we have a new game that just came in yesterday, Invaders of Reality."
"Cool! I'll take it!"
"Did you happen to bring money?"
"Sure, how much?" Gumball queried as he pulled out his wallet.
"Sixty dollars."
Gumball's eyes widened and his jaw literally fell to the ground. He shook of his facial emotions and wore his poker face. "Well Larry, do a bud a solid and lower the price to, I don't know, say, five dollars?"
"I can't do that, that is against store policy and I may lose my job. Again."
"Hey! I did like, a hundred solids for you?"
"One favor. And even though I didn't like my job at the mall, it put money in my wallet."
"Want my dad to come here again!?"
"He can come, but I warn you, we have installed security cameras, silent alarms and fast responding police regarding the fact that the police station is next door."
"Well… What can I get for five dollars?" Gumball inquired.
"This Invaders of Reality keychain plush with under three lines when you press its belly."
"And does Invaders of Reality come free with that keychain?"
"No, but the keychain comes free with your purchase of Invaders of Reality."
Gumball leaped on Larry's squared head and began lightly slapping it. "Come on! Just gimme the game!"
Larry's face stood unchanged.
"No."
"Gimay the game!"
"No."
"Cooome ooonnnnn! Just gimme the game!"
"No."
Gumball released his grip on Larry's head and walked outside. "Did you work out a deal?" Darwin asked.
"Well Darwin, I understand that hard work and sweat is the only way to get by in this town and to get respect, I must earn that game myself!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes! Larry was insisting that I just snatch that game now and leave, but I said no way! Not until I earn every penny!" Gumball shouted.
"Well how will we get the money?"
"Well, we can get a part time j- HAHAHAHA! I- I- I'm sor-sorry, I just can't say that with a straight face! There are many easy ways to get a quick buck and luckily, crime is one of them! Plus, I have connections to a person who can help us!"