Gumball's Gumball

"Oh boy, a gumball machine!" The eponymous blue cat rushed over to the machine, followed closely by his fish brother Darwin. "Ooh, I want some gum too!"  

 

"Heheh, no problem at all, Darwin! I'll just grab some quarters from my pocket and..." Gumball frowned as he looked what was in his hand. A paperclip, a wad of lint, some pebbles and ONE quarter.

 

Slowly edging himself to the gumball machine, the blue cat gave a grimace. "Well gee Darwin, I only have one quarter. Looks like we'll just have to share and...IT'S MINE!" Gumball quickly inserted his quarter into the machine and pulled the crank, collecting the pink gumball. Even though Darwin grabbed his arm to get the gum, Gumball managed to get it into his mouth, chewing furiously and giving Darwin a toothy grin.

 

"Oh wow Darwin, this sure is some great gum!" He began loudly chewing with his mouth open as Darwin stared at the ground. "I just wanted some gum..."

 

As the pair left the convenience store, Gumball laughed to himself and popped a bubble, brushing some blonde hair out of his face. "Gumball..." Darwin tugged at his arm a little.

 

"What is it? Can't you see I'm enjoying MY gum?" Flicking back some curly hair, he popped another bubble. Gumball's thighs began to swell, ripping his pants.

 

"GUMBALL! You're CHANGING!" Darwin began shaking Gumball harder. Popping another bubble, he laughed a little.

 

"Darwin, Darwin! People don't just change!' And as if to taunt him for that remark, the gum began changing Gumball some more. His eyelashes grew a little longer and his blue fur took on a light pink hue, just like his father and Anais.

 

Before Darwin could grab Gumball, he had already popped another bubble. Trying to wrap his arms around him was a little bit harder, thanks to his new waist. But Darwin got his fins around him and tried to perform the Heimlich maneuver, to get that evil thing out of his mouth.

 

"What are you doing! Get off of me! Gumball's voice had become slightly higher. Pushing some curls out of his face, he tried to turn around. But Darwin held on like a lamprey, determined to help his brother. Blowing one last bubble, Darwin pushed the tainted gum out of his mouth and kicked dirt all over it.

 

"What was that for? You could have just asked for some." Gumball frowned and flipped back her hair letting it settle around her waist. "And now my pants are ripped, too.

 

Darwin grabbed Gumball's face by the cheeks and stared at him hard in the face. "YOU. ARE. A. GIRL."

 

Gumball's eyes widened. "W-what?" She took a step backwards.

 

"Banana! Ba-na-na-na-na-na! Ba-na-na-na-na-na! Woo!" Singing to himself in his bedroom, Banana Joe took off his peel and swung it around his head. "Ba-na-naaaa-woops!" Joe had lost his grip. The peel flew out of his window and through the air, right where Gumball was taking her backwards step.

 

"Aaah!" Slipping backwards, she failed to gain her balance, before sliding back.

 

Now unfortunately, this convenience store happened to be at the top of a rather steep hill. And it was more than 100 feet to the bottom.

 

"Darwin, help!" The now pink cat began tumbling and hitting herself against the asphalt.  Darwin quickly ran after her, but she fell faster than he ran.

 

"Unnnh, aaah, oooow..." As Gumball fell, her clothes began to tear and break. One of the sleeves on her sweater got caught against a branch and was violently torn off. A shoe was lost on her twentieth tumble, with half of her jeans on the twenty-fifth.

 

"Urrg..." Gumball continued to fall until a conveniently placed thorny push broke her fall. "Owww...."

 

"Gumball, are you okay?" Darwin began pulling her out of the bush. "Ow.Ow.Ow. Oh yeah Darwin, I'm perfectly fine."

 

"What a relief!" Blinking one of her now swollen eyes, she frowned at Darwin. "OF COURSE I'M NOT FINE! Sheesh Darwin, don't take everything I say so literally."

 

Shrugging, the fish took her to a puddle so Gumball could see her reflection. "It can't be THAT bad!"

 

Gumball frowned as she looked at herself. Long blonde hair in a frizzy mess that was full of thorns. Pink fur. A black eye. Gumball's shirt was so torn you could see a censorship bar on her chest. "I...I...guess I am a girl now." Gumball looked at the ground, sighing. "What can we do?"

 

"Ooh, ooh! We can go back to the store! Everything'll be fine! Come on!" Grabbing Gumball by her daintier hand, the duo climbed up the steep hill. Gumball gritted her teeth from the soreness. But it's alright. she was going to enter the store, talk to the manager and...

 

"NO! NOOOO! NOOOO! WHY?????" Several bolts of lightning just hit the convenience store, immediately turning it into a blazing inferno. Getting on his knees , Gumball slammed her pink fists against the asphalt. "Why? Why?" Looking up, she looked at Darwin with an utterly defeated expression. "Darwin, why must I suffer so?"

 

Patting her on the back, he smiled. "I guess your life is just some sort of cosmic joke."

 

"Dude, I think you're right. Come on, let's go home...HOME! HOME! Ugh, Mom and Dad can't see me like this! I'm all girly!"

 

Darwin helped Gumball up. "Gumball, it's alright! Mrs.Mom and Mr.Dad will love you no matter what!" Gumball's eyes widened "Really?"

 

"Probably"

 

The duo quickly walked home, taking care to avoid being seen. It took longer, but at least Gumball managed to preserve what little scrap of dignity she had left.  

 

Creaking their front door open, Gumball began to sneak in and..."Hey Darwin! How's it going? Oooh, got a...uh...girlfriend?" Turning around on his couch, Richard was smiling at the pair. Putting one hand over her chest, and the other over Darwin's mouth, Gumball smiled.

 

"It's me, Dad."

 

"Then why are you...pink?"

 

"I got the role of Juliet in the school play! And I'm...method acting!"

 

"Oh, OK. Have fun! Hey, wait a second! Why do you have blonde hair?

 

"Uh...it's a wig?"

 

"Oh, why didn't you say so?" Richard went back to playing on his video game.

 

Gumball sighed in relief and quickly ran up the stairs to her room. Darwin followed closely after. "Gumball, aren't you worried you're gonna get caught," whispered Darwin, wiping away the sweat forming on his forehead with a fin.

 

Gumball tore off her shredded clothes and threw them in a pile. Although it was sort of a hard fit, she managed to get into her pajamas. Leaping into the bottom bunk Gumball wrapped herself in her blanket. "Dude, if anyone tries to come up, tell them I'm sick. I'm going to sleep." Darwin got on the bed beside her, patting her head.

 

"Gumball, are you alright?"

 

"No, I'm NOT! But what am I supposed to do? I mean maybe I'll be like thisfortherestofmylifeand..." Gumball began panting and gasping. She was hyperventilating. "Gumball!" Darwin hugged her. "littlekiss?" Darwin gave her a tiny peck on the head.

 

"Oh Darwin, you're such a good brother!" They continued to hug. "Thanks dude, but I need to sleep now."

 

Darwin got off of the bunk and left the room. Turning off the light, Darwin gave a parting remark. "Don't worry Gumball, we'll search for a cure tomorrow!"

 

But Gumball didn't hear him. Pulling her pillow over her head, she quickly entered a dark sleep.

 

"Gumball, will you be my fiance?" Alan the Balloon dangled an engagement ring over his string, shining enticingly.

 

"Oh Arthur, of course I'll be your wife! C'mere, you! Pulling the balloon in, she began kissing the cold latex and..."  

 

"AAAAH!" Panting, Gumball pulled off the pillow, gasping and in a cold sweat. Steaks of sunlight entered the room through the blinds.  As soon as the door to her room began to open, she pulled the pillow over her head.

 

"Gumball, are you all right? I was just about to give you some medicine for your cold." Nicole sat down on the bunk beside Gumball and tried to remove the pillow over her "son's" head.

 

"Mmmppphh!" Gumball's paws kept the pillow glued onto his face, as he gave a muffled protest.

 

"Come on Gummypuss, it's alright, you can take off the pillow..."

 

"Mmmmmmmppphhh!!" Gumball tightened her grip even further.

 

"Come on, come on, just REMOVE THAT PILLOW, BUSTER!" With a strong pull, the powerful mother tore off Gumball's pillow. Underneath it was a girly pink cat with long blonde hair wearing ill-fitting pajamas that belonged to her son. Grabbing Gumball by the collar, Nicole's face turned red. As Gumball tangled several feet above the floor, tears formed in her eyes.

 

"WHO ARE YOU!" Huh? She began shaking him. "Where is my Gummypuss?"

 

"Mrs. Mom, that's Gumball!" Gumball's screaming woke up Darwin, but he could only look on in shock from his bowl as she manhandled her son.

 

"Is this true?" A few tears streamed from Gumball's face. How embarrassing! Her mother knew!  "Mom, it's me!"

 

Setting her "son" down, Nicole tightly hugged him. Oh, I'm sorry, dear. I'm so sorry. Tears formed in Nicole's eyes. Gumball hugged his mother tighter. "It's OK, I still love you!" The two of them hugged each other for a long time.

 

Anais looked down from her top bunk is disbelief. What was going on? "Excuse me, but I find this improbable at best. People don't just turn into girls!"

 

Breaking off from their hug, Gumball gets onto her feet and turns on the light. "Well, Darwin and I were in the convenience store and we wanted some gum. But there was only enough for me, so I chewed on it. And then THIS happened," gesturing over her body.

 

"I don't believe it, it's scientifically impossible!"

 

"You want proof, Anais, HERE's your proof!" With a grunt, Gumball, tore her shirt off, revealing a brand new censorship bar, before she quickly blushed and covered her chest.

 

"How does that even...how did you....whatever. I guess the only thing to do now is reverse it, I guess."

 

Nicole frowned "Yes Anais, you're right. But I have work tomorrow. And YOU have school," poking at Gumballs chest.

 

"WHAT? I can't go to school like this!" Gumball began to nervously play with her long hair.

 

"Gumball, your education is very important!" She looked at the floor. "Besides, do you want to work at the rainbow factory like your mother?"

 

"N-no," stammered Gumball.

 

"It won't be so bad, look at it as a scientific experiment! How many people get this opportunity? I'd love to be in your shoes right now," said Anais.

 

"So would I, so would I." Gumball to rifling through his drawers and frowned. "Mom, I don't have anything to wear."

 

Nicole put a hand on Gumball's shoulder, brushing aside some of her curly hair. "Don't worry, dear. I'll find something. Go and take your shower."

 

Gumball grabbed her towel. "Yes mom..."

 

Entering the bathroom, Gumball stripped and started the shower(not forgetting of course, to brush her pearly whites). As the water started, she looked at her reflection in the mirror. She sort of was pretty.  She made a kissy face. "Oooh Gumball, you're so cute."  She looked closer, blushing at her reflection. She leaned forward to kiss her reflection when she realized that she needed to use the bathroom.

 

It was certainly...weird. But at least it was only going to be for a day! Wiping herself, she practically leaped into the shower. She looked at the bodywash Anais used. Surely it wouldn't hurt to use it, just once? It was only for a day, right? Scrubbing her curly hair, she admired it's softness. She really was beautiful, wasn't she? Gumball began to sing to herself.

 

"Gumball, are you finished? I've got some clothes for you!"

 

"I'm done, Mom!" Opening up the door, Gumball stuck her arm out and began to grope blindly, as Nicole stuck a pile of clothes in her hand.

 

"Here you go, dear!"

 

"Thanks!"

 

Gumball closed the door and shivered. It was so cold outside! Toweling off, she rubbed her hair and frowned as it began to curl hugely, the large amount of humidity in the warm bathroom filling the locks with moisture and bounce. The thick ringlets were adorable, but they sure were a pain in the rear.

 

Now, onto her clothes! Surely her mom was sensitive enough to get her some nice...no. The clothes were leftovers Nicole had from the 80s. Black arm and leg warmers. Pantyhose. A lime green tutu and a white blouse that barely covered one of her shoulders. Gumball gave a grimace. Really? Really?

 

Donning her clothes, Gumball quickly went down the stairs.  Grabbing some toast and a juicebox, she dashed out the door. "Byemomanddad!," and slammed the door.

 

Running to the bus stop, she found Anais and Darwin already there, who stifled some giggles. "You look real...nice Gumball," smiled Darwin.

 

"Oh yes, quite stylish!" Anais laughed into her Daisy Donkey.  

 

"Guys, this is all Mom had!" Gumball put down her one of her paws and pouted.

 

"Hey, who's the new kid," asked Tobias.

 

"Where did you get your clothes, the 80s? AHAHAHA!" Banana Joe began laughing loudly and obnoxiously.  

 

"More like, a salvation army!" Masami laughed to herself.

 

"Stop it, you two! I think she looks cute. What's your name?" Penny the Peanut took a step towards Gumball, who began blushing and looking around.

 

"G-gum...balll....hydrant-ia? No! I mean grass...gum...balloon...? No! I meant..." Darwin grinned and placed a hand over her mouth, while Anais took a few steps forward.

 

"Her name...is Trisha! And she's from...Canada!"

 

"Heheh, that's right...eh!" Gumball blushed as Darwin removed his fin. Even as a girl, Penny was still nice to him! She was so hot, and great and..."

 

HONK HONK

 

The bus! As Gumball stepped inside, Rocky smiled at her. "Hey dudette!"

 

"Umm, hi Rocky." Gumball nervously took her seat beside Darwin. As Rocky drove them to Elmore Junior High, Gumball couldn't help but look at the floor. She felt so embarrassed. The boys were whispering as they looked at her, while she could hear most the of the girls whisper her "new" name.

 

When the bus pulled over to Elmore Junior High, Gumball quickly gathered his things before the bell rang. Ms. Simian was looking quite displeased, as usual. She eyed her warily. "Well well well, what do we have here? A new student?"

 

"Yes," stammered Gumball.

 

"I remember that outfit, you know. A certain loser, wore it. Ahaha! But enough chit-chat. What's your name?"

 

"T-trisha." Gumball looked at ground.

 

"Very well, Trisha. You're excused from yesterday's homework, but I expect you to keep up with the class! Do you understand?"

 

"Yes, Ms. Simian."

 

"Good! Now class, turn to page 2413..."

 

Gumball groaned to herself as she prepared for another boring day of class.

 

And it went so. Very. Slowly. All Gumball could think about was leaving school and finding another one of those Gumball machines. Thankfully for her,  the day went by quickly. As she prepared to leave and go home, she felt someone grab her by the shoulder. Turning around, she smiled.

 

"Hi Penny! How are you doing?"

 

"Penny smiled back. Hi, Trisha! You did really great in P.E today!"

 

Gumball blushed. "Thanks..."

 

"I was talking to some of the other girls, and we'd love to see you try out for the cheer squad!"

 

"But aren't those until next year? I mean, I was told that they'd only be available next year....eh."

 

"Oh silly, it's no problem! The way you pole-vaulted....come on! It'll be fun!"

 

"Oh, I don't know. I have so much to do after school..."

 

"Please, Trisha! It'll only take 15 minutes!"

 

"Oh, Ok then." Gumball blushed as Penny grabbed her by the hand, taking her to the Girl's locker room. She had closed her eyes the entire time she was in there earlier that day, but now she was able to find a secluded spot for herself  to change into the cheer-leading outfit. As Gumball prepared to enter the gym, Penny coughed.

 

*Ahem*

 

"What?" What's wrong?"

 

"You're forgetting something." Penny pulled out a brush. "Come here, Trisha, all that hair will just get in the way."

 

Blushing, Gumball sat down as Penny brushed her hair for a few minutes, enjoying the time together. Penny's hands worked quickly and gave Gumball a very cute braid that went down to her waist.

 

"Perfect!"

 

"Thanks, Penny."

 

"No problem! Now go! I'll be rooting for you!"

 

Rushing into the gym, Gumball grabbed a pair of pom-poms and began her routine, the one that he'd already done before. Having already done it, combined with a slightly more flexible body, gave even Principal Brown and Mr. Small some pause. Twirling and cavorting, she moved in rhythm to the upbeat hip-hop music

 

Gumball gave a less painful split as she held up her pom-poms, sweating in nervousness. Did she succeed?

 

Principal Brown revealed his placard and revealed a "Yes." But Mr. Small's was a "No"

 

"D-did I pass?" Gumball got to her feet and pushed her braid behind her.

 

Principal Brown cleared his throat. "I'm sorry my dear, but no."

 

"Gumball felt her lip quiver. "Oh, it's alright. It's not like I wanted to be a cheerleader, or anything!" Growling in anger, she slammed down her pom-poms and went back to the changing room, quickly changing back into her tacky 80s attire. But Gumball couldn't help but feel happy as Penny entered the changing room. She was so pretty.

 

"Trisha, I'm sorry you didn't win. You did a great job, if it means anything."

 

"Really?"

 

"Sure. And there's always next year!" Penny stepped closer to Gumball and hugged her, making the pink cat blush.

 

"T-t-thanks, Penny. I have to go now, though. See you tomorrow!"

 

"Bye, Trisha!"

 

As Gumball entered Nicole's car, she smiled at him. "Very cute, braid, dear. But what took you so long?"

 

"I...I was trying out for cheerleader again."

 

"And?"

 

"I didn't get in." Gumball felt a tear streak down her cheek.

 

"Oh, it's OK, Gummypuss! I'm sure you did fine!" She petted her "son" on the back.

 

"Its...it's fine. Lets just get me back to normal."

 

"You're in luck dear, I found another convenience store like the one you went to. Shall we?"

 

"Lets."

 

The pair quickly drove over to another chain, at the city limits. Entering inside with a pocket full of quarters, Gumball began pumping quarters into the machine.

 

Blue

 

Blue

 

Blue

 

White

 

White

 

Pink....

 

Gumball held a pink gumball in her hand, before placing it in her pocket.

 

Chewing on a blue gumball, he quickly found himself turning back to normal. Hair disappeared, voice returned to normal, he was a boy again! Giving a holler, he smiled and returned to mom's car, with a huge grin. And subconsciously touching the pink gumball in his pocket.

 

"Oh Gumball, it's so good to see you normal!" Nicole gave him a big kiss on the cheek.

 

"Mom..." The two laughed as they drove home.