And here we are with chapter 2! Before we start, I wanna say something real quick to clear up any confusion.

No, the fire abilities are NOT from Nicole. "Is8 you lazy-" Before you finish that, let me explain. You know how people bottle up their emotions sometimes and it gets really big to a point where they have to release sometime? That is this. Gumball is used to being called the loser, not good enough, etc. So it's normal for him to go "ok time to shove that back in there deep" and forget about it. However, Tobias's words tick him off most, because of how he finally has to face, THE BEAST. Also casual note, it uses Elmore logic. So, the fire had been building up to that point, and that exact moment was the thing to finally light the flames.

The flames, are kinda like a curse that Gumball has to learn to control and accept.

Finally understand now?

With that said, enjoy the chapter.

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Nicole stepped out of the station wagon, taking view of the fiery blaze that was now the school. With determination, she exhaled, and went into the building. The cat slightly coughed as she came in, taking notice of her other two children hiding in debris. "Kids, go out the exit, I'll be fine."

Darwin and Anais nodded in understanding, as they left the building.

Nicole walked through the damaged hallways, seeing the utter destruction. She almost gasped, seeing the amount of injured students around her. "Oh my god.."

She tried to keep her courage, and continued on. The smell of smoke was soon heavily picked up, as loud roaring was getting closer. Nicole braced herself, stepping forward. Looking up, she slightly stumbled back. "They should have told me this more.."

The flame monster took notice of her, now angrier. It threw its fists down upon the older cat, but she quickly dodged the attacks, swift in her movements. Angry, it doesn't cease, as fire was spread left and right.

Nicole winced, as she felt the new burn on her arm. She ignored it however, as she thought of an idea, noticing a vacant, yet unscorched classroom. "This better work.." She muttered under her breath, as she began running towards it.

The beast soon followed after her, running on all-fours as it charged into the doorway, morphing its size around to fit. It soon loomed over Nicole, growling as it lifted up its clawed fists.

She was startled, the older cat backing away, as the creature came near. Upon further inspection however, she could see a faint silhouette of her eldest son inside the monster. Taking a deep breath, Nicole ran up and jumped into the beast, gritting her teeth as she tried not to scream in pain. She soon widened her eyes at the sight.

Gumball was intertwined within the flames, like chains were pulling at him from all angles. His face showed nothing but hurt and rage. "Why are you here.."

"Gumball sweetheart please, you have to stop!" Nicole ignored the fire hitting her at the sides.

"Why should I?! They all deserve it!"

"They don't! Honey I'm sorry if they bullied you but-"

"Why do you suddenly care about how I feel now?! It's not like I ever prove to you I'm good at anything!"

The fire grew worse, as Nicole hunched over in pain. "Hurting these people won't fix anything! Trust me, we can help you! And.. We're sorry.." She soon stood up, and walked towards him. Gumball struggled to move away, as his mother hugged him. Anger turned into sorrow, as he saw her bones start to be made out from the burning. "...I'm sorry…" She uttered, as she hugged tighter.

Heavy tears poured down Gumball's face, as he took in the words. What was he doing?... He soon hugs back, as the flames die out, the two sinking down to the school floor as the fire beast collapses. He didn't say a word, but Nicole knew he felt the same way.

The younger cat's eyes turned to dots, as he took notice of how wounded she was, as he sat on his knees surrounded by ashes, a heavy burn mark where he was. In fear, he quickly catches her, as she almost falls over. Nicole looked heavily drained, barely standing correctly. "..Mom it's okay.. You'll… You'll be okay right?..."

Gumball looked up, realizing the damage of what he had done. Burn marks were seen throughout the classroom, and out the door for that matter, papers and wood burned away. His siblings stood cautiously outside the room, seen with burns as well, most notable with Darwin's fins. The blue cat was almost trembling at this point, as utter remorse and guilt seeped in.

He soon notices policemen coming towards the room, hope slightly reigniting within him. "She needs help, I-I didn't mean it honest-"

"Freeze! Hands up where I can see them!"

Startled and confused, Gumball raised his arms up. "W-Wait you don't understand I-" He was cut off abruptly, as two men grabbed him by the arms and lifted him up, heavily restraining him. "I'm sorry!" The cat cried out, tears coming back.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will and can be used against you." The cops dragged him out of the classroom, and Gumball was forced to see the wreck that was the school.

All the fire had died out, students seen heavily burned and injured. Some however, were face down onto the floor, not moving at all.

Sudden grief came over him, as the cat fell to his knees in heavy tears.

"Get up you-" The police were about to force him back up, but quickly stood back, as fire suddenly rose above to the ceiling. Students tried to back away weakly, as the flames grew worse. But, as soon as they came, they sunk down, as Gumball continued crying. The men soon came to their senses and held the cat back up again, as they took him out of the building.

Gumball still had tears running down his face, as he noticed Juke standing outside. Almost desperately, he breaks out of the men's grip, and runs to the boombox. "Juke are you okay?! Dude I'm so sorry I didn't mean to hurt you and-" He paused, seeing Juke frantically look around, before backing into a wall, a garbled mess of beatboxing heard. "...Juke?..."

"Get moving, and there won't be trouble." A policeman said almost bitterly, as he pushed the cat towards the police car.

Gumball blinked a few of his tears away, as he heard angry shouts from parents and citizens nearby. One parent suddenly got up close to him rather angrily, the blue feline having to scoot back in the car in fear.

"My daughter's DEAD because of you! YOU DESERVE TO BE SHOT AND HANGED YOU FREAK!"

"Step away from the car sir, or we'll have to use force!" One officer said, as Gumball cowered in the back, eyes full of fear.

Where was the happy ending? Everything was going to be okay, right? Nobody was dead… Right?..