I've discovered that each TAWOG episode is 2449 words. I may write more than that, it depends. Thanks for the wait! And please tell me how this chapter was by reviewing! I want to improve! And I know it's rushed, sorry...


Nicole placed her finest plates onto the dinner table as she hummed. She seemed calm to prepare for Penny's arrival, while her son had been running around the house, spraying on cologne and dressing nicely (thanks to his father's help, though he only gave an advice how to dress for a date), and took a long shower to make sure he had cleaned himself one hundred percent. The rest of the family were dressed in their daily clothes, but Gumball kept telling them to dress nicely. Nicole tried to convince him that he didn't need to impress Penny. "Just be yourself." Nicole smiled. It confused him; which one should he listen to, his father or mother? Well, his father may be an idiot, and rarely, his advices were good. And mostly, his mother was always right. Gumball then decided to take off his nice clothes and put back on his usual clothes. He looked at the mirror, satisfied that he listened to his mother. Gumball sniffed into the air; something was smelling really good and familiar. Lasagna. Oh he couldn't wait to eat it.
He stopped for a second; fear started to overwhelm him. He just hoped that he wouldn't eat the food like a greedy beast. He couldn't help it, his mother's lasagna was too good to pass it off.

The doorbell rang.
It was time. Gumball rushed downstairs to be the first to greet Penny. He opened the door only to meet his beautiful girlfriend. She seemed beautiful everytime he saw her. Flowers and hearts appeared around her as she spoke slowly. He just stared at her as a reply.

"Um…Gumball? Aren't you going to invite me inside?"
Gumball shook his head and replied. "What? Oh yeah, come in." Penny stepped inside as she looked around. She was starting to feel bad for Gumball when she noticed an old TV, old school video game; phone and the wallpaper on the walls seemed to be loose. When she looked infront of her, she saw Nicole putting the lasagna on the table and then looked up at her to smile. "Hello, Penny, welcome!" Penny waved to her but stopped when she saw Richard on the sofa sleeping with his paws next to his chest like an animal, as drool slipped out of the corner of his mouth. Gumball changed looks at his father and Penny as he tried to wake him up.
"Dad. Dad." No response. "DAD!" Richard woke up as he talked gibberish and looked around befuddled. "Whazza- oh hi, Gumball's girlfriend, welcome to the Watters- is that lasagna?!" Richard changed the subject and ran towards Nicole as Nicole took the lasagna and heaved it up, where Richard tried to reach the food.
Gumball facepalmed but turned over to Penny and tried to chance the subject. "S-so P-Penny-"
"Hiya, Penny!" Darwin waved.

"Darwin! I'm trying to talk to her!" Gumball said.
"Gumball, don't be rude, let everyone have the chance to talk to her," his mother stated. Gumball groaned heavily as his arms dropped. "Fine!" Nicole motioned for Penny to come over. Penny obeyed and walked over to Nicole, only to follow her into the kitchen. Penny prepared for a lecture and rules for dating her son. But she was not prepared for what was going to come.

"Penny, I am so glad and honored that you became Gumball's girlfriend. I… one day, when he and Darwin dressed up in those ridiculous karate outfits and wore them to school, I told them to get rid of it but they didn't listen. At the school ground I saw the kids were making fun of Gumball. But you stepped in and defended him. Let me tell you a story." Nicole got lost in her own thoughts.

"When I was at your age, my husband, Richard, used to wear a cape and called himself 'Cottontail Cavalier'. He was mocked and bullied because of that, but he was lucky there was one girl who loved him for who he really was."
Penny cocked an eyebrow until she gasped. It was very similar to what happened that day, when she, herself defended Gumball for his silliness.

"He was atleast brave to enough to be himself." Nicole winked as she left the kitchen. How did she… those were the same exact words she had said that day to Gumball. Penny started to smile; she was starting to get confident to end up marrying him, just like Gumball's parents were.
Well… hopefully, he won't end up like his father. Penny followed Nicole behind and at the exact moment, everyone had taken their seats.
"You girls alright?" Richard asked. Gumball was also worried that his mother would set rules for Penny. Penny was seated when Nicole replied. "Oh yes, I was just pointing something out." Gumball leaned over to Penny's ear. "What did she say to you? Whatever she said do-" "Don't worry, Gumball. It wasn't what you think." Penny grabbed his hands, causing him to blush. Nicole smiled proudly, knowing what was going on as she cut a share for Penny. She extended her hand over to her. "Can I have your plate, Penny?" Penny nodded and handed her the plate over. Nicole returned the plate to her and took Gumball's. While Nicole put lasagna on everyone's plates, Richard bounced on his seat but stopped in disappointment when his plate hadn't been picked up yet. He finally lost his patience and banged on the table as he stood up. "When is it my turn?!" he demanded.
"Richard! Do you want to be a bad Richard?" Richard sat down again, sad.
"No…" Gumball facepalmed out of embarrassment.
After dinner, Gumball asked Penny to do something together, with no ideas coming to him. It'd be weird if they played their own game 'Dodj or Daar'. Penny looked around to find something to do. Her eyes caught on the brothers' video game system and the game 'Kebab Fighter'. She narrowed her eyes as she smirked to Gumball. "I challenge you to Kebab Fighter." Gumball smirked as a reply.
"It's on."
The night passed as Gumball and Penny spent most of their times playing Kebab Fighter, taking turns with his family members. Not surprisingly, Nicole beat Richard but Anais beat Darwin, which was shocking for them as their jaws dropped, making Anais smile proud at herself. After few snacks and coke, Richard fell asleep with Nicole. Though she hadn't worked for a day, she was tired after the night shift yesterday. The siblings turned the volume down to not to wake their parents up. Afterwards, Gumball tried to convince Penny to try 'The Tale of Zelmore' out, which she agreed to. Penny was immediately dragged into its story.
She had to ask Gumball how to defeat the bosses, which he would gladly help her out with. They turned over to the clock. It was already midnight as Gumball's siblings were asleep. Penny panicked; her father told her to come to return home two hours ago. Gumball escorted her to the door, where she stopped. Silence fell between them.
"So…" Gumball began. "So… thank you for a great time," Penny said.
Gumball averted his eyes from her. "I'm sorry how my dad acted at the dinner table…"
"He was actually adorable." Penny giggled. "Gumball?" Gumball looked up to her but he got another sudden kiss from her. "I'll see you tomorrow."
Gumball stood at the door, just staring, for a few minutes before Darwin woke up and escorted him to his bed.


Gumball had changed a little ever since they became a couple, for the first time in forever (1). He arrived early go school just so he could meet up with Penny. And usually he'd be a sore loser whenever he lost in a game, but when he played the 'Kebab Fighter' with Penny two days ago, he just stared at her and complimented her that she managed to beat him. It was the first time he had ever seen a girl beating a boy in a video game.
It didn't bother his family as they thought that was a good change for him, especially since his grades went up. But ever since they got together, Darwin had felt lonely. Anais had played with him for a while, but that was only in a video game she wanted to play, Bye Kitties (2), which took away his only entertainment.
Throughout the day, Darwin had to watch Penny and Gumball stare at each other all lovey dovey which made him stick his tongue out. He couldn't believe that Miss Simian didn't notice that they weren't paying attention in class. They did nothing but giggle and stare at each other for a while before they gave each other kiss.
But before they could exchange a kiss, Darwin came between them.
"Darwin! What are you doing here?!"
"Spend time with me, Gumball, please!" Darwin tugged his sweater.
"We did it two days ago when Penny came over for dinner," Gumball said.
"No, I mean actual time! Like…" A thought hit him. "The new The Tale of Zelmore game, Majority of Disguise (3) was released two days ago and I bought it for us!"
"T-t-t-the Majority of Disguise…?" He turned over to Penny.
"I think it's time that you spend time with your brother. Enjoy your game," she said.
"Are you sure?" Penny nodded confidently. Gumball was still unsure but Penny's smile convinced him to go, making him smile. "Let's go, Darwin!"
"Oh yeah…I forgot to tell you, I have a club activity right now." "What?! I thought you have clubs on Saturdays?"
"Well, a competition is near so we have to practice more. We scheduled to do it three times in a week. You can just go home and play until I return home," Darwin explained.
Gumball groaned.

"Ugh, fine! I'll see you after the club." He started to walk away.

While walking home, Gumball kicked a small stone. He was confused at Darwin; he wanted to spend time with him, but then he had to go to a club. He shrugged it off as he thought that he would try getting an explanation from him when he comes back home. He passed the stone he kicked and turned his attention to the world; he never noticed how sunny it was.
He really could get an ice cream at the moment. He didn't see any ice cream truck nearby, so he decided to ask his mom if he could get one at home. His thoughts went over to Penny. His life was finally on track. He hasn't been in detention or causing any mischief since they got together. Though, homework started to pile up, unfinished. He hoped that they could stay like this forever, until the end. His thoughts were cut when he smelled something horrific that he had to cover his nose. He was by a dumpster and knew that he had to cross the street or what he was so used to do. As he took a step to the direction across the street, a car speeded by him sideways and crashed into a lamppost. Worried and panicking, Gumball went over to the driver to check if he was alright. "Mister, are you alright?!"
"Damn kid!" A familiar grumpy voice said. The purple puppet fixed his glasses before taking a look at Gumball. "Watterson, are you trying to get yourself killed?!"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Robinson, I didn't see you coming!" Mr. Robinson narrowed his eyes. "The damage of the car is coming from your allowance, I can guarantee that!"
"Wait, what?! But I wasn-"
Oh boy, his parents were going to be furious with him. Maybe they would ground him for months. But with reasoning and his story he could easily dodge that, if his parents believe him, that is. "Be careful next time!" Mr. Robinson said as he turned the key to start the car. Gumball sighed as he headed across the street.
"How can this day get any worse…?" he mumbled to himself.
A yell from Mr. Robinson made him turn around, fearing that he would be scolded more. But before he knew it, everything went black.


So…it begins. Now the story will begin.

1. Those who know Frozen, the line was not intentional.

2. Parody of Hello Kitty

3. Parody of Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask