(The next morning)

Gumball awoke to find Lucy not in the room with him, did she abandon him? No that couldn't be the case. The bedroom door was closed so he couldn't get out, not that he had any intention of wanting to go anywhere. He hopped off the bed, used his litter box, ate some food and drank some water, and simply just sat on the floor, waiting for his new mother to return.

The sun shined into the bedroom, it was very quiet. Gumball simply stared at the door, waiting for Lucy, wherever she might be. The doorknob turned, and gumball ran under the bed, he couldn't reveal himself so suddenly, just in case this wasn't lucy coming into the bedroom. Gumball peeked his head out just enough to see an Oreo man walk in carrying a basket of laundry all freshly washed and folded. He simply placed the basket down and walked out of the bedroom without a second look at the new things inhabiting it such as gumballs bed or litter box.

the oreo didn't bother closing the door, leaving it wide open. Gumball p, being as young as he was, was curious on what else was in this house. Lucy might've objected to this, but she wasn't here, or maybe she was, just somewhere else in the house. To gumball, he figured why not have a look around, maybe he'd run into Kevin again or someone just as nice.

Gumball walked out of the bedroom and wandered around the halls, this was a really big house. Every now and then he'd pass an Oreo guard or castle servant, but they didn't see him. Gumball entered another empty hallway and caught site of something that made him freeze in terror, a devil dog, Vanellopes pet devil dog Spike to be exact. Spike didn't like cats that much, and upon seeing gumball, he growled viciously. Gumballs first instinct was to run, which he did. Spike gave chase, barking loudly. Gumball meowed in fright, running past guards and servants who looked in confusion, even sour bill at one point.

"Is that a cat?"

"Spike what are you doing?"

"How'd a cat get in here? Cats arent allowed in here, and that's why" Sour Bill said to no one in particular

Kevin Fluggerbutter exited his bedroom with an iPad in hand when he felt gumball run through his legs.

"What the?"

Spike bumped into Kevin before simply continuing his chase.

"Lucys not gonna hear the end of this" Said Kevin

(Castle throne room)

Vanellope and Rancis sat on their thrones finishing up some discussions with a castle architect.

"So can we get those tower staircases fixed up by the end of the week? They sound like they're gonna fall apart at any time" Said Vanellope

"Consider it done"

The architect left, leaving Vanellope and Rancis alone. They heard spike barking from upstairs

"What in the world is up with spike?" Asked Vanellope as she stood up

The 2 turned to the staircase and saw gumball running towards Vanellope as she resembled Lucy. Gumball hid behind Vanellopes legs as spike ran towards her, still barking.

"Spike, stop" Vanellope shouted

Spike stopped his chase and merely sat down.

"bad dog, chasing a kitten in the castle, wrecking whatever you might've knocked over chasing him, at least I think this cats a he."

Spike whimpered and walked behind the thrones. Vanellope picked up the kitten.

"How'd a cat end up in here?" Asked Rancis

"I think I know. Call Lucy, tell her to meet us here" Said Vanellope

(Not long later)

In the castle game room, a small device started lighting up, and in a flash, Lucy Fluggerbutter had returned home from game land. She was greeted by her parents and brother who stood before her.

"Is there something wrong?" Lucy asked

They moved out of her way to show Gumball lying on the couch, grooming himself.

"Sit down Lucy, we need to talk" Said Vanellope

Lucy walked towards the couch and sat down. She placed her purse by her feet and gumball hopped onto her lap, happy to see his mom, but Lucy wasn't happy, she looked scared at the talk she was about to receive.

"So you disobeyed me, brought home a kitten, spike chased him and wrecked the dining room doing so." Said Vanellope

"In my defense I never expected him to get out of my room until I could prove I could take care of him" Said Lucy

"And look how well that went for you" Said rancis

"Mom, dad, I love this kitten, I wasn't just going to give him up. He was eating garbage when I found him. You're always telling me how I should be responsible, well you know that new dress I was saving up for, I gave up all the money I was saving for it to buy gumball the things he needs to survive, that's how dedicated I am to him. He needs someone to look after him, I'm his mother" said Lucy

"Lucy-

"Dont start that talk about spike eating him or anything, I know the risks, but I am doing what it takes to make sure this cat stays alive." Said Lucy

"I'm sorry Lucy. We know how much you want a cat, but he's just not safe here. We're gonna find him a home, but just not here" Said Rancis

Lucy began tearing up, she was losing her new pet. She grabbed her bag and tearfully ran out of the room. The 3 heard a door slam.

"Mom, dad, I don't think Lucy should lose her pet. She did buy stuff for him" Said Kevin

"She disobeyed me and now-

"At least think about it. Spike didn't know any better, he didn't know he was lucys. Lucy had every intention to protect him and care for him. She told me this morning she was going to game land for advice on caring for him. I haven't seen her this dedicated about something in a while" Said Kevin

"You knew about this?" Asked rancis

"Yes, Yes I did. I have faith in Lucy caring for this cat. I think you should too. At least think about this, I'm gonna go talk to Lucy" Said Kevin before leaving the room

Rancis and Vanellope sat on the couch with gumball. Spike entered the room and mumbled something to gumball, it seemed like he was apologizing for his behavior to him.

"This cat is kind of cute nelly" said Rancis

"Lucy is a smart girl, she is responsible" Said Vanellope

"You think we should let her keep him?" Asked Rancis "I think we should"

"I need to think about this, tell Lucy I'll think about this" said Vanellope

And so for the next few hours, Vanellope thought, she told Lucy by morning she would have a decision regarding whether she could keep gumball or not. Lucy didn't sleep well that night. She was worried her mom was going to say no. The next morning, she awoke to something licking her face. She opened her eyes to see Gumball standing over her, with a red collar around his neck.

"Gumball"

Lucy held her cat close. Vanellope entered the bedroom.

"I did a lot of thinking, and if you were willing to make a sacrifice for this cat, well I'm willing to give you a chance to care for him. I had a talk with spike, and he shouldn't bother your kitten anymore. Don't make me regret this decision Lucy"

Lucy glitched out of her bed and hugged her mother.

"Thank you mom, thank you so much. I promise to take good care of him" Said Lucy

"I know princess, I know" Vanellope Said with a smile

And so from that day, princess Lucy of sugar rush got her first pet of her own, and gumball had a place he could call home, he had a big new family, house, and a mother who would love him always.

(the end)

sorry if some of this may have sound rushed but I ran out of ideas fast and wanted to get this done