(Couple hours later)
After confirming that her cat was indeed a boy and buying some things from the store, Lucy was home. Thanks to an invention sewn into her purse, she was able to sneak a litter box, litter, cat food, a small cat bed, cat snacks, a few bowls for food and water, and a small assortment of toys home. Lucy sat her kitten on her bed while she set stuff up.
"I was saving up for a new dress and maybe a jacket, but I'd rather make sure you have what you need to survive. You're gonna like living here Gumball. Tomorrow I'm gonna visit my friend Fluttershy in game land for advice on caring for you, and after a while once I prove I can take care of you, I can show you to mom and dad." Said Lucy
"Meow"
Lucy had finished setting stuff up in a corner of her bedroom. She set the cat bed up near the foot of her bed and placed Gumball on it.
"The storm looks like it's about to pick up again. I'm glad I found you Gumball, I don't even want to think about what would happen if you were still out there" said Lucy
Lucy scratched Gumball's head and looked at her watch.
"I'm gonna go change into my pajamas Gumball, I'll be right back." Said Lucy
Lucy grabbed a pair of pajamas from her dresser and walked out of the room, but she didn't close her door all the way, which was a big mistake for one wanting to hide an animal. Gumball sat in his new bed, it was very soft, much more comfortable than where he was sleeping before. He had clean water, fresh food, a soft bed, and this girl seemed really nice, he felt like he was going to like it here, wherever he was.
This girl left her door open, whether she did it on purpose or by accident he didn't know, but he had to know at least where he was. He walked to the door and slowly opened it. He was in a long hallway with stairs to his right. He turned to the room next to him which had a door mostly closed but still open. Inside was a boy, sitting facing his bed, he looked the same age as his owner. He had toys in his hand, and he was playing with them.
"Stop him, pew pew, don't let the rebels escape" the boy said to himself
Gumball jumped onto the bed, surprising the boy, and meowed at him.
"Hello little one, wow you're cute. Who're you and where'd you come from?"
"Meow, Meow"
The boy scratches Gumballs head, he heard someone walking down the hall.
"Hey Lucy, can you come in here please?"
"Yes Kevin?"
Gumballs owner, Lucy he knew her name now to be, entered the bedroom in her pajamas and carrying her clothes in one arm. Gumball now knew this boys name to be Kevin, they must be siblings or something.
"You know anything about this cat?" Asked Kevin
Lucys eyes widened upon seeing Gumball and she went to him.
"Where'd you find him?" Asked Lucy
"He jumped on my bed, you must've left your door open. So you finally got a cat after all, how'd you convince mom?" Asked Kevin
"Well, she doesn't exactly know he's here" said Lucy
"Sis, you mean you just brought a cat home without telling anyone?" Asked Kevin
"I couldn't leave him where i found him, look at the rain, it's about to come down. Kevin I can't leave him, I spent most of my money on stuff for him, that's how dedicated I am to him. You know how bad of a day I had, I need this." Said Lucy
Kevin patted his sisters shoulder.
"I won't tell mom and dad, but I want nothing to do with this if you're caught with him, this is all on you." Said Kevin
"I figured you'd say that, and I'm gonna take good care of Gumball." Said Lucy
"You named him Gumball? Like the cartoon character?" Asked Kevin
"He reminded me of him, look at him he's blue. Once I prove I can take care of him I'll show mom and dad and once they see how responsible I am, I can let Gumball roam around the house." Said Lucy
"You're gonna lock him in your room?" Asked Kevin
"He'll have everything he needs, toys, sunlight, food and water, he has his own bed plus my bed, a litter box, he'll have all he needs. I can do this Kevin, I'm sure of it" said Lucy
"Good luck sis. I'm guessing you're about to settle down soon so goodnight and good luck with the cat. Your secrets safe with me." Said Kevin
"Thanks Kev" said Lucy
Lucy grabbed Gumball and took him back to her bedroom. She placed him on his bed and kissed his head before climbing into her bed and turning on her tv. Gumball was tired, he hadn't had a good night sleep in who knows how long, living on the streets wasn't easy. Gumball curled up in his bed and fell right asleep.
(Later that night)
Gumballs ears twitched, causing him to wake up. It was still dark outside, the rain had stopped. He looked to his new owner Lucy, who was sleeping while hugging some winged toy creature he wasn't familiar with.
"Please bill, don't do this" Lucy whispered
Lucy was having a bad dream. Gumball jumped onto the bed and snuggled up to Lucy and purred. Lucy woke up to see her kitten rubbing against her face. She smiled and petted him.
"Did I wake you Gumball? I'm sorry, I was having a bad dream, Bill was trying to kill me. He doesn't like me, I fear he may try to come in here and kill me in my sleep sometimes" Lucy whispered
Gumball curled up on Lucys pillow above Lucys head.
"goodnight my little blue friend" Lucy whispered before going back to sleep.
