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Some old practice sketches and doodles + and old redraw of one of my favorite Casino Cups panels
#this man lives in my head rent free#funfact#casino cups cuphead helps me make friends#it happened a year ago and still to this day is this guy making me friends#cuphead casino cups#casino cups cuphead#cuphead#mugman casino cups#casino cups mugman#mugman#casinocups#casino cups#askcupsandcasinos
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Teen Cups - Plot Notes Part 9
Beginning of the comic | Previous | Next (TBA)
Cuphead is playing poker at the casino. He seems down.
The Devil: What’s wrong?
Cuphead: I better not think about it, I wanna stay focused…
The Devil: How about we take a break then?
They’re sitting at the bar. Henchman flies to give them a drink.
Henchman: Here you go!
Cuphead: Thanks dude.
Henchman: You’re welcome! Is something wrong? You look awful.
Cuphead: Well…
The Devil: Let us be Henchman! You got work to do!
He brings his attention back to Cuphead.
The Devil: So… What’s on your mind?
Cuphead: My brother… He’s getting worse… For some time now, he barely has the time to heal, and he’s getting sick again. And we…
He pinches his lips as a tear rolls on his cheek. The Devil pats his shoulder.
The Devil: Take your time, boy.
Cuphead takes a sip of his drink.
Cuphead: We saw in the news that most patients are getting sick more and more often, and they can end up being sick all the time… I’m pretty sure it’s what’s happening to him!
The Devil: Yeah… Must be hard seeing him suffering non-stop, huh?
Cuphead: I try to stay calm in front of him every time he has difficulties to breathe… But even when I manage, deep down I’m freaking out… Just hearing him cough makes me panic… And he doesn’t have any break currently… I’m so scared that something happens… I feel guilty for being here and risk that something happens to him while I’m not there-
The Devil: Hey, hey now… It’s totally normal that you take a break sometimes. You need to take care of yourself if you wanna take care of him.
Cuphead: But he needs more support than I do!
Cuphead: Like what?
The Devil: *sigh*
Yanno, if it’s that bad, I’d be happy to do something.
The Devil: Anything. My powers are endless. I can simply heal him.
Cuphead: Really?!
The Devil: Not for free tho, that’s the rule. But it won’t be hard for you to make up for it.
Cuphead: I’ll do anything! Tell me!
The Devil: Play poker. Win, and I’ll heal your brother. And since you’re my favorite customer- Heck, you’re a great friend of mine! I’ll also help you be in ideal shape again. Burn all that fat that’s ruining your charm for so long!
The Devil: It’ll just be money, as usual.
Cuphead: You…
*sob*
You are the best! But… What if I lose?
Cuphead: Deal!
The Devil: Great. You just need to sign this contract.
The Devil makes a contract appear, as well as a pen. Cuphead grabs it and signs it.
The Devil: Alright. Once you’ll feel better, let me know and we’ll start-
Cuphead: Now!
Cuphead gets up.
Cuphead is holding cards of an 8 and 9 of heart. He looks at the table showing cards of a 10, J and Q of heart, and two other 10. He’s keeping a neutral face.
Cuphead: *thinking* A straight flush… There’s no way anyone can beat me.
The readers can see his eyes through the glasses. They raise, as he checks on the Devil, who’s rubbing his cards with his thumb.
Cuphead: *thinking* He’s nervous. He’s doomed! I can’t believe it… Mug… You’ll be fine!
He puts new chips in the middle of the table.
Cuphead: I raise.
The Devil: Hmm… I follow.
He places his own chips.
Cuphead: *thinking* Alright, he probably has four of a kind. All your struggles are over, Mugman!
He puts his cards on the table happily.
Cuphead: Okay, I got a straight flush! Thank you so much for your help bud’! You can heal Mug right now, right?!
He gets up, leaning on the table, all excited. Chauncey lifts an eyebrow.
Chauncey Chantenay: Huh?
The Devil grins.
The Devil: Actually, I thank you!
He shows his own cards, revealing a royal flush. Cuphead’s smile instantly disappears. He sits back down.
Cuphead: What the fuck… It’s so rare, almost impossible!
The Devil: Almost, exactly. Too bad, you were so close, my friend! But fate decided that you and your brother now owe me your souls.
Cuphead changes colors (bad ending colors). He frowns in total confusion.
Cuphead: WHAT?!
Chauncey Chantenay: YOU OFFERED THE KID SUCH A DEAL?!
The Devil chuckles.
The Devil: You really should read before signing anything, Cuphead! Oh! And did I mention the bonus clause?
Cuphead: What… clause…?
The Devil: Your dear brother just got promoted to permanent illness. Until I get his soul after he passes away.
Cuphead: You… YOU LIED!!!
The Devil: Ya should have known better by dealing with me.
Cuphead: Mugman doesn’t even know about it, it’s so unfair!
The Devil: Again, I’m the Devil. What did you expect? However! You can free at least your brother from going to Hell when he’ll pass away by working for me your whole life long and in your afterlife. Or you can just sacrifice yourself to free your brother as soon as you do.
Cuphead: Wha… How can I be sure you’re not lying again?!
The Devil shrugs.
The Devil: You’re free to take the risk.
Cuphead stares at him in shock. He sighs.
Cuphead: Okay… I’ll work for you…
The Devil: Also, if I ever see you try to destroy the contract, I’ll kill you right away, and Mugman’s soul will be mine, whatever the circumstances.
Cuphead leaves the Casino. Chauncey Chantenay follows him to comfort him.
Chauncey Chantenay: Cuphead, wait!
Cuphead: Why did this happen… ?
Chauncey Chantenay: It happens...
Cuphead: But I thought I was smart enough to not get tricked like that !
Chauncey Chantenay: Remember what I told you. Mentalism isn’t 100 % accurate. It CAN help, but people aren’t robots programmed so that everyone always acts the same as we expect.
Cuphead: I’m way too naive… I can’t believe- I… I’m actually trash ! I thought I finally found something I nail in life, and I failed at that too !
Chauncey Chantenay: Don’t blame yourself. The Devil exists for way longer than us, he’s got a huge experience. It’s no wonder he tricks even the best ones.
Cuphead: What will happen now… ?
Chauncey Chantenay: I don’t know… If you need anything, I’m here, alright ? I owe you my support at least.
Cuphead: What do you mean ?
Chauncey Chantenay: Well I… I kinda encouraged you to play, by teaching you brain tricks.
Cuphead: You’re not the one who sold your bro’s soul to the Devil.
Chauncey Chantenay: Cuphead, you’re still too young to-
Cuphead: OH SHUT UP ! I’M WORSE THAN A KID, I GET IT !
He walks faster to go home alone.
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Cuphead: Isle of Memories Rewrite Teaser for Episode Three.
Episode Three: Angels and Gamblers
“Thanks for the save, Phear.”
“Where would you be without me?”
“I can’t believe y’all robbed a bank! Can’t you just get a job before robbing a bank?!”
“Sorry, dear, but the job slots are full in this village.”
Dice groaned awake, his wrists bound against Jerry. He fluttered his eyes open and his vision was nothing but a blur at first. The light was the only thing blinding him in some dark place. His vision was clear finally and gasped to realize that he was in a dark cavern. He struggled in his binds and glanced over his shoulder to find Jerry still unconscious.
“Rise and shine, sleepy beauty,” a familiar voice echoed.
Dice glanced up and noticed Esther Winchester staring at him with a smirk on her face.
“It’s about time I see your face again since you know…your little cup blew up my wagon,” Esther responded.
“Okay, that was an accident—”
“And you stole the desert limes.”
Dice went silent for a moment. “But to be fair, Saltbaker didn’t use the limes at all. I mean, you had the limes back, right?”
“I had to snatch it back from you,” Esther growled.
“Look, I’m sorry for stealing the limes and-and blowing up your wagon. Is there a way I can make it up to you?” Dice questioned.
Esther straightened up with her arms crossed and a sneer. “Hm, you know, you could do something for me. Both you and your friend there could do something for us.”
“And…what is that?” Dice asked timidly.
Esther gestured to the shattered wagon. “Help us rebuild the wagon and maybe you might get yourself some allies.”
“Allies?”
“Yer fightin’ against something. Something big. I can sense it. We can all sense it,” Esther said, referring to the rest of the casino gang surrounding her.
#king dice#cuphead#mugman#ocs x canons#elder kettle#ms chalice#porkrind#cuphead jerry#canteen hughes#cuphead: isle of memories rewrite#esther winchester#casino bosses cuphead
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THE CUPHEAD SHOW SEASON 3 SPOILERS AAAAAA
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okay I'll just say this season is SUPER GOOD MY GOD I mean, have you already seen everything that happened?????
WE FINALLY LEARNED WHO WAS THE RARE GUY FROM THE FIRST SEASON
WE SAW THE MOST CUTE MOMENT OF BROTHERS YEYYYY
We FINALLY found out about Chalice's past and FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF at a more brutal origin story someone give her a hug please
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DEVIL SANTA AND GRABING SOMETHING GOOD WAS EPIC
HENCHMAN IS SUPER ADORABLE WAIT DEVIL X HENCHAN CANON????
MORE MOMENTS OF OUR FAVORITE CUPS YEEEEEYYYYY
AND MORE EPIC MISCHIEFS YEYYYYYYY
VACATION SQUARES AND BEING BOTHERED friend I understand you it's annoying when they bother you and you just want peace
CUPHEAD HELPING KING DICE
me: aaaa this one is back ok :), boy you look horrible what happened to you …. but I think he is going to betray cuphead like the badass that he is ….. I'm not worried about that
fandom: KIN DICEEEEE YOU SEE YOU
CUPHEAD KICKING DICE OUT ON THE STREET
I HUUUYY THAT HURT :( BUT YOU DESERVED IT FOR BAD AND ILL GRATEFUL >:(
fandoms:…..
DEVIL RE-HIRING KING DICE
me: …. good for you :) but now I DON'T KNOW WHICH SHIP TO STAY WITH DEVIL X HECHMAN OR DEVIL x KING DICE THEY ARE BOTH PERFECT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Was I the only one who will have nightmares tonight to see how chalice turned to dust? it was as henchman said unnecessarily graphic and HORIBLEEEEE AAAAAAAAA
wait at the end of the season we see the casino WHATEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
WAIT
On pinterest I saw a pin of a drawing comparing cuphead game and show and a comment said headcanon cuphead show grows up and learns nothing from not making deals with the devil and bets his soul or something like that…
WHAT WITCHCRAFT IS THIS???
wait then the events of the game if they happened in the show the show is canon ????
those were the things I thought lol good night I say goodbye
#cuphead#the cuphead show spoilers#the cuphead show#cuphead show#mugman#ms chalice#the devil cuphead#cuphead ddwtd#cuphead dont deal with the devil#henchman#king dice
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The Animation of My Favourites; Cuphead
This is the post I would like to show you all, there are so many that I have to pick the best one. I thought Cuphead would be a good start since the Cuphead Show is coming this fall in Netflix which I’m so excited about.
🌈Roll or Die | (Cuphead Cartoon Rap Battle), full animatic
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWUsz7jT-No)
What I like about this is that it somehow show what it would look like if someone would make a music video with the song (the Cuphead rap battle). In fact, yellow-py on YouTube somehow made the best Cuphead characters when it comes to songs that inspired Cuphead. When it comes to ‘wake us up inside’ chorus, I just love when the cup-bros were facing the bosses who has yellowy-gold eyes as a sign a ready to fight the final round. The animatic looks closer to characters in the game, the best storyboards.
The video came out in 26 Oct 2018 with 4,118,151 views and 37K likes when I last saw it.🌈
🌈🎉🎵CUPHEAD CARTOON RAP BATTLE: PART 1 & 2🎵
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZT15vuD20U)
The final animatic for this was epic! I kept watching repeatedly like five times a day for two, full of colours and more details. It was definitely a legend for the game to have this fully made as a music video. (It’s like my dream came true.) I mean, each bosses rap their personality with no fear until the chorus hits which I find it like ‘okay, I’m ready for round two’. The song seems to be the best one ever with this fantastic animatic!
The video came out in 22 Nov 2018 with 125,131,358 views and 950K likes when I last saw it.🎉🌈
⭐Greedy Rough Animatic
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umv6ZE2u8Qc)
Both best song and animatic ever! The reason why? Because it shown great detail of personality for the Devil (along with King Dice when the chorus ‘nowhere to run, nowhere to go’ played). This would be the best welcoming and boss battle because I’ve got few ideas for the future… Anyhoo, it would be great with colours but it still the best music video. Ichi-CooCoo on YouTube should give more credit to make it a re-animatic…
The video came out in 28 Jan 2018 with 592,365 views and 14K likes when I last saw it.⭐
🎉Cuphead the Musical - A fan animatic
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSmsT28J-WQ)
This one is very good because it add colours and details. Also loving the song that kinda sounds like you are in the musical theatre. I wonder if there going to be a proper musical after the Cuphead Show on Netflix… Anyhoo, the same YouTuber yellow-py has made a good effort for this animatic.
The video came out in 8 Jul 2018 with 6,931,247 views and 88K likes when I last saw it.🎉
❤Cuphead Animation (King Dice Song)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG93ETV_OD8)
Someone who made this animation should give a lot of credit because they used FlipaClip which is an app that you can make your own animation. At the moment, I tried to do my own but this may going to take long. Anyhoo, GgBen animations did a splendid job for doing King Dice and other characters. I just hope that the YouTuber would be planning on fully colouring and polishing this in the future because for the FlipaClip is the best app to use when you want to do some great ideas of animation. Now, I felt like this would be perfect for the Cuphead Show or as a music video…
The video came out in 22 Sept 2019 with 27,988 views and 803 likes when I last saw it.❤
💙Friends On the Other Side (CUPHEAD ANIMATIC)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jt9MyksVYU)
Both of my favourite song and animation, again! I suddenly felt like that Dr. Facilier is my head-cannon voice for King Dice, or maybe Wayne Brady as King Dice! Although, I wish DeVillefor on YouTube should make a full scene for this because it looks so epic!
The video came out in 22 Dec 2017 with 339,754 views and 21K likes when I last saw it.💙
🌟The Other Side | Cuphead Animatic
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZb2vp8wtic)
I don’t know why but this is a perfect fit! I mean, imagine; Casino Cups! And that would have this song as Cuphead made a deal with King Dice so he and his brother would work with the Devil since they tried to find a job.
The video came out in 19 May 2018 with 30,180 views and 1.1K likes when I last saw it.🌟
♥♦♠♣♔FINALE♔- King Dice [LYRIC COMIC]
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0U6GuWfoWk)
Zaraegis is the best animator ever! I like when she created comics and animations when it comes to Cuphead. I like ‘Guity’, ‘Don’t Mess with Me’ and ‘Crown’ but the Final is the best one yet! I even had some theory about this battle and that King Dice is one badass gentleman and the Devil regrets it giving him some powers that turned against him. I wish there’s something I could do to help her get her mojo back… I mean, like… The moment when King Dice shuts the door, and the info pans up to show him with that sinister smirk was so badass. It's got to be almost my favourite moment in the finale before it head to ‘I am the people’ chorus. I love the whole thing, from beginning to end. All the songs fit the comics extremely well, the art style is awesome, and I was incredibly invested in the plot. While it’s sadded me a bit that the series ended, especially because I am a bit curious about what C&M has been up to in this verse (especially because they are most likely going to notice that the Devils Casino is now owned by KD), this was still a great conclusion non the less.
The video came out in 21 Mar 2019 with 462,652 views and 12K likes when I last saw it.♣♠♦♥
🌹Me and the Devil [CUPHEAD FAN ANIMATIC]
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZROxzO58PwQ)
This is very interesting… The moment I saw this, my whole world seems to stop as my thoughts came to build even more ideas of theory about the Cuphead Show. I mean, it is a little fantasy of King Dice’s story. I loves the song with the drawing, it’s so perfect, by the way, beautiful drawing style. And I also can find very easily when I noticed no one seem to watch this music video…
The video came out in 24 Jun 2019 with 2,849 views and 172 likes when I last saw it.🌹
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cuphead fanfic first post
Paying the debt
By Lillann Nunéz
Chapter 1
“Sorry Cuphead got stopped by Hilda on the way here.” Mugman said “What are you looking at?” He asked worriedly.“Common Mugs I want to check something out.”Cuphead said “Cuphead what up” Mugman said“Look at it doesn't it bring back memories.” Cuphead said going into the casino “I don’t think we should-hey wait up.” Mugman said as he followed Cuphead in. Then King Dice walked out of the shadows and said “Well hello boys!” Then in unison they answered surprised “ KING DICE!!” Then they got out their finger guns CLICK CLICK CLICK the guns went as they ran. Cuphead fell “Let’s see what these new powers can do.”King Dice said maliciously, stepping on Cupheads chest “Please I can't breathe.” he said in a whisper due to loss of air. Then Dice’s hand was on fire “That soul is mine.” He yelled “NO!!!!!” Mugman screamed scared then released his soul to do a supper then King Dice whipped around and snached his soul “C-cuphead” he said weak then fell on the ground “Noooooo!!!!!” Cuphead yelled “Mugs wake up please.” Then he started sobbing “If you will excuse me I have business to attend to.” he said pleased with himself “ Let him go! Take my soul instead please.” Cuphead cried. “He is paying a debt.” King Dice said “We burned all the contracts so why are you doing this?” Cuphead said scared and angry. “Because you got off so easily, usually I’m not a man for violence but when people get off like you did that’s when I get ticked off.” King Dice said irritated and annoyed then turned Mugman’s soul into a card and walked away.Cuphead got up and picked up Mugman not wanting to leave him in that place. “Don’t worry mugs I’ll get you back.” he said then he pushed open the door and left.
Chapter 2
Elder Kettle was in his chair by the fire listening to music while he was sleeping. “Elder Kettle!!!” Cuphead yelled, still crying. “I was wondering when you bo-ah!” he said, surprised. “I went back to the casino and dragged Mugman there and- it’s all my fault.” Cuphead said crying for the second time. “It’s okay, come inside and tell me what happened.” Elder Kettle said worried
Later after Cuphead explained everything “So King Dice has his soul?” Elder Kettle said “Yes. I need to get him back. He's my brother. I got him into this. I'm getting him out of it.” Cuphead said sad. “I’m going to get you back I promise.” he said to Mugman then got up off the bed “Wait. If King Dice is back that means the Devil is not far behind him. You should ask around and see if anyone is willing to help you.” Elder Kettle said, then Cuphead said “I will promise Elder Kettle.” Cuphead said lying. He needed to do this himself. No matter what.
“HILDA!!!!!” Cuphead yelled “What’s up Tea Cups” Hilda Berg replied “King Dice is back and he has mug’s soul.’’ Cuphead said. “ Oh...How are you holding up?” she asked, worried for him. “Fine, I’m going to get him back. I just wanted to tell you to watch out for him.” Cuphead said “Wait.I’m going to help you get him back. I owe you a lot, you boys freed my soul.” Hilda said.
“No, I need to do this myself.”He replied “But Cuph-” Hilda started “NO I need to do this myself!!” Cuphead yelled then ran away from Hilda.
“Do you have something for me Dice?’’ the Devil asked “Why yes I do.” King Dice said triumphantly and showed the Devil Mugmans soul “Was Cuphead with him when he lost it?“ he asked “Yes” King Dice answered “What did he do when he lost it?”the Devil asked
“ He started crying and asked me to take him instead.”
King Dice said happily “Can I have it.” the Devil said maliciously then took the soul and murmured something then it turned into a card then he exclaimed in a malicious way “Let’s have some fun!”
Back at the house Mugman groaned like he was in pain. Elder Kettle had not left the room yet. He did not want to leave Mugman by himself “AHHHHHHHHHHH” Mugman yelled in pain it appeared “C-cuphead help me!” he yelled then his clothes(except his shirt) and straw were dark blue instead of light blue. Then he pointed his finger gun at Elder Kettle na uh he's not a debtor thought a voice in his head that was not his own it was King Dice’s voice then he teleported away
Then he ended up with Dice and Devil. Dice took him to Cagney to take his soul. Then he saw Cagney “Why are we here?” Mugman asked, scared of King Dice. “Why? You're paying a debt to me and the Devil.” He said, angry at Mugman, “I'll be right back.” He said evilly “What are you going to do?” Mugman asked, “Take his soul.” King Dice said then continued “you are going to help me.” “ I’ll never help you hurt Cagney.” Mugman replied. “Then I will make you help me.”King Dice replied then he took out Mugman’s soul “what are you going to do with me?” Mugman asked, scared “You are going to get his soul Mugman.” King Dice replied. Four hours later “I’m sorry cagney.” Mugman said. He had to help the enemy. I hope my brother is okay. He thought, “I can hear your thoughts, you know.” King dice said to Mugman “CAGNEY!!” Cuphead screamed when he saw him on the ground and hurt. He saw Mugman in the shadows “Mug’s?”he asked, confused as Mugman walked out. “What happened to you? Why do you look like that?” Then he saw King Dice in the shadows oh no he thought to himself as the finger bullet hit him then he fell on the ground then Cagney's root slammed him into a tree and he cracked and chipped “M-mugman why are you hurting people ?” He asked weak laying against the tree for uport hurt emotionally and physically. “You have to fight his control.” he said, scared of his brother for the first time.”The boss was going to wait to take your soul so you could see your friends be taken but I think that he’ll be pleased with your soul now.” King Dice said getting ready to take Cuphead’s soul then an arrow whizzed by King Dice’s face “You leave him alone!”Hilda yelled “Hilda!” Mugman said surprised and angry (he could not think his own thoughts.) Cuphead was still on the tree hurt but he saw her and made a low whimpering sound to show her that Mugman was not the same as he was. Then King Dice teleported away when he heard the root pack coming close to them. “Mugman, please don’t leave me. I need my brother.”Cuphead said in a whisper.Then to his surprise Mugman answered him in a voice that sounded like he was struggling to talk.”I wish I could fight it but I can’t. Please help me!” Then he teleported but Cuphead knew the struggle made him pass out and fall down“Mug’s come back.”Cuphead whispered and started crying from the pain of being cracked. “Cuphead!” Hilda yelled as she ran to him.”This is why I wanted to help you!”she exclaimed, sad that he got hurt.”Can you walk?”She asked him.“I think I can.“Cuphead said to Hilda as he propped himself up.Then he took one step then fell down “cuphead are you okay?”Bulb asked the root pack walked up to them.”No.” he said getting up using the tree. “What happened to you?” Spudder asked. “Mugman and King Dice.” Cuphead said crying in pain as he fell again then they saw the cracks and chips on Cuphead. They all gasped except Hilda.”That's bad Cuphead you need a doctor or someone to help you.”Spudder said worriedly. “I can’t stop till Mug’s is free from the Devil.”Cuphead said.”That won’t work if this happens again.” Hilda said and left with the Rootpack. Cuphead crawled back home only to see that Mugman had been there looking for him.The house was ruined there was a note in Mugman’s handwriting:
Dear Cuphead,
I’m sorry for hurting you. I cannot escape their control for long enough to fight them.They made me take an elder kettle to a warehouse. I'm there right now.Most likely I can escape their control when they aren’t near me. Please help me.
Love,Mugman
“No!”Cuphead yelled angry at Mugman then he went upstairs to the attic after 2 hours of trying he reached the emergency phone and called Hilda after no one answered he crawled into the bed in the attic and fell asleep.
RING RING RING.It was the phone he answered immediately it was Hilda calling back “Hello Hilda I’m at my house it’s wreaked Mugman and King Dice came he can’t break out of there control and they took Elder Kettle.” he said stopping to catch his breath “It's okay I’ll be right there but promise me something.” she said “Okay”he said “You have to let me help you.” “I will.”he said not lying this time he knew that he was in danger.
Mugman was at the warehouse with Elder Kettle. “Mugman!!” King Dice yelled “Y-yes sir.” He replied, scared that Dice was going to hurt him. “I’m not going to hurt you.” he said. “Oh I just thought that...well you know.” He said “I’m not like my boss. I Thought you knew that. I was like you once and my sister dragged me to a bar and we met the Devil but she gave him my soul and he made me hurt my friends and made me his right hand man. He is probably going to do the same with you but he will hand down the casino. It’s a never ending loop.” King Dice said “I’m so sorry about your sister.
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Can you do a one shot with Cuphead and Mugman having a goofy best friend who always has their backs?
Always Have Your Backs
This is preeeeeeeetty short, honestly. I realize I made the reader female, so if anyone wants me to change it please tell me!
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It wasn’t supposed to actually happen. Cuphead was sure he’d actually win. Everyone looked sure as well. Hell, even the Devil looked sure that Cuphead could win. Once Cuphead realized he lost to the Devil, he began to panic. Not just for himself but because Mugman and his other best friend would be pissed. He wasn’t sure why he still rolled the dice when Mugman yelled at him to stop. But the past is past and he rolled the dice. The moment the Devil yelled “Snake Eyes!”, Cuphead quickly turned to his sibling. Mugman couldn’t help but to begin pleading for a different solution and the Devil hesitantly agreed. Cuphead sighed, turning to Mugman and noticing his upset look. “God, Mugman, what should I do?” He asked, fearing the answer from his sibling. Mugman sighed, “We should tell (Y/N) that you practically sold our souls to the Devil.” It was quiet for a couple seconds, Cuphead wincing at his sibling’s bluntness. He sighed, nodding and staying quiet as they began the short walk to (Y/N)’s house.
She couldn’t help but begin to laugh at the news the two had told her. She was quite sure they were joking. But as they hesitantly began to laugh as well, she immediately paused. “You’re.. you’re kidding, right?” She asked, a tight smile on her lips as she looked at the two brothers. Cuphead looked ashamed and Mugman looked down with crossed arms. “Cuphead may or may not have sold our soul to the Devil in the casino.” Kept repeating in her head as she stared down at the two. Neither looked her in the eyes, both confirming that they did indeed sell their souls. Her face paled as she kept staring at them, her mouth going dry and her eyebrows narrowing. She couldn’t help but glare at them as they cowered down under her intense gaze. “How exactly did you two think that betting with the Devil would be a good idea?!” She screeched, making them both jump as she glared at them. “Exactly what did he say you two had to do so that you can keep your souls?” “He said we had to get the souls contract from all his run away debtors by Midnight tomorrow.” Mugman said, watching the (h/c) haired friend of theirs thinking as he spoke. It was a couple of seconds before she finally said anything, “Okay. I’m helping you two.” It was silent for a bit, the two cup siblings shocked at her words. They look at each other, Cuphead opening his mouth to respond when, “No! Save it! I’m. Helping. You.” It was no use in all honesty. Once someone like (Y/N) made up their mind, especially if having to do with helping their best friends, it was going to happen. They knew she’d end up following them if they refused and they really didn’t want them to be mad at them. “Okay.” Cuphead mumbled, nodding coming from Mugman. (Y/N) smiled, pecking their noses before going into her room to get a back pack. Once returning with her supplies, she smiled at them and they smiled back. “I always have your backs, guys.”
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Cuphead: A Transgressin’ Question
Despite having just defeated the Devil, the guilt from his sin is still plaguing Cuphead's mind. There's one more question over the matter that he's dying to have answered, but can he break his feelings to Mugman before the feelings break him?
How'd you like to blow your top
Dig yourself some fine ree-bop
Hi-de-hi, he-de-he
Oh, the hi-de-ho man, that's me!
Yes sir, there was nothing quite like a little "Hi De Ho Man" to bring life to any party in Inkwell Isle. This was especially true of this particular party, and its particular guests of honor: Cuphead and Mugman.
It was the highlight of the brothers' victory party over the Devil. The two were enjoying every second they spent cutting a rug with their friends at Elder Kettle's house. There was so much music and merriment in the atmosphere that you'd swear the little cottage was itself was swaying its hips to the beat. Even the guests that were too big to fit inside found a way to enjoy the party from outdoors.
The brothers had taken center-stage of the living room, swinging to the big band jazz to their young hearts' content. Their friends had formed a crowd around them, cheering and clapping to the beat of the music. After a minute or so, Cuphead decided to finish the dance by twirling his brother a few times, and then, with a mischievous smile, release him across the room. This sent Mugman spinning like a top until he bumped into the snack table, causing the entire punch bowl to pour on his head. Everyone, including Cuphead, gasped in alarm,as though they worried the little mug was hurt. Fortunately, Mugman's goofy grin returned, and he licked off his entire face with one slurp.
"Mmm! Strawberry!"
Everyone burst out laughing, with Cuphead giving a sigh of relief. It was nice to see that, despite having just gone to literal Hell and back, that Mugman was still the lovable goofball he always had been.
At that moment, as he watched Mugman giggling and dripping with punch, a new set of gears started turning in Cuphead's mind. His expression slowly changed from a relaxed smile to a gape of terror. In the place of a fun party with their friends were a towering wall of flames, and imps dancing around Mugman's shattered skull. The punch was also starting to turn a much brighter shade of red...
Mugman dried his face off with a white towel, then turned to face his brother. "Oh Cuphead, that was swell....Cuphead?"
The others had noticed Cuphead's sudden change of demeanor as well. Cup quickly noticed everyone staring at him with concern, and he promptly rubbed his eyes, grinning sheepishly.
"Shucks, Mug, I'm fine. Nice to see you're still bein' a good sport." Cuphead playfully nudged Mugman's arm.
Mugman smirked. "Hey, somebody's gotta be one b'tween the two of us." He then nudged back before walking off to the kitchen. "I'll go get us some more punch."
Cuphead gave another nervous smile as his brother left. Normally, Cup was the most optimistic person he knew, finding the bright side of things even when there wasn't one. He was now realizing that even a happy-go-lucky fellow like himself was capable of having chills sent down his spine. Whatever he just envisioned was enough to do just that, and then some...
The troubled cup made his way to the washroom, hoping a splash of cold water would wake him up a little. As he dried himself off, glancing at his reflection, he couldn't help noticing that, if one didn't know any better, it looked like his face was covered in tears, similar to when...
MUGMAN, PLEASE, GET UP!!!
I'M SO SORRY! PLEASE DON'T DIE!!!
GET AWAY FROM MY BROTHER!!!!
No matter how many times it happened, Cuphead never truly got used to seeing Mugman getting killed. It felt especially terrifying in the beginning, when the boys were still getting the hang of their powers, including how to resurrect each other. As if it wasn't sickening enough seeing his little brother shatter to pieces, what made it feel worse was the fact that this was practically Cuphead's own doing. He brought Mugman to the casino; he made the deal; he rolled the dice. He sold both himself and his little brother to the Devil, and it repeatedly cost the life of the person who least deserved it.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!
Cuphead snapped out of his trance, rubbing his eyes to prevent a single tear from falling. "J-Just a minute!"
For the rest of the party, Cuphead made sure that everyone around him saw nothing but a cheerful, smiling little boy everywhere they went. His troubles certainly hadn't ended, but the last thing any fellow wanted at a swinging party was a Grade-A Debbie Downer. He especially didn't want to ruin the fun for his genuinely-happy little brother. He'd suffered enough at the hands of the Devil and his debtors; the very least the kid deserved was a fun night with no worries.
Now, for better or worse, Cuphead had a tendency to underestimate Mugman's sense of insight. Something Mugman had noticed (that Cuphead hoped he hadn't) was how full his brother's head was getting throughout the night. At first, he dismissed it as just a quick drink of water, but it progressed by a few gallons as the party waned on. Unlike himself, Cuphead wasn't fond of drinking from his head, so it seemed unusual that he'd carry around this much liquid without taking a single sip. It was also becoming more obvious how forced Cuphead's smile really was, especially as he declined any more offers for a snack, drink, or even another dance as the party went on. There were even moments where it looked like the poor cup was feeling sick to his stomach, ocassionally seeming him trying to stifle a whimper or lump in his throat. Mugman had his suspicions, but it was also likely he was just tired from such a harrowing day. It seemed best not to bother his big brother about it. The rest of the party ended on a positive note, and Elder Kettle sent the boys off to bed while he stayed up to clean. With the Devil now gone, this was surely the happiest day in the history of Inkwell Isle. To its saviors, however, it seemed their troubles still weren't finished yet.
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"Ngh...n-no, no..."
Mugman's face grimaced on reflex. He had been lying peacefully in his wooden bed until the slurred speech had broken the silence.
"No, no please..."
Mug's face winced again as he put his pillow over his head. Who in the world could be talking at this hour? Suddenly, Mugman fully woke up when he realized that that wasn't just someone's slurred speech; it was sobbing.
"...N-No no, please don't leave me...."
Mugman sat up, ready to tell his brother to keep it down, but what he saw behind him made his entire expression drop.
Cuphead was still in his bed across the room, but tossing and turning in it like a sweat-soaked jumping bean. As usual, his head sat rested on his nightstand, but it sat there wincing and sweating bullets in distress. A puffy, white thought bubble sat floating just above, playing as scene as though it were a movie screen.
The bubble projected a montage of flashbacks of the boys' first few battles against the debtors. They mostly consisted of all the brutal ways Mugman had been killed. Cagney hitting him with an acorn bullet; Hilda smashing his plane with her laughter; Goopy’s tombstone slamming on top of him. With each brutal death scene, the dream version of Cuphead raced across the screen, trying in vain to race to his brother before he’d get hit. The harder he tried, the worse it got, and the more distraught the poor cup was in both his dream and reality. At one point, the montage cut to Mugman standing under a spotlight in the midst of pure darkness. Dream Cuphead smiled in relief, bounding toward his brother with his arms out wide. Just before the two could share a warm embrace, a giant clawed hand covered Mugman with its grasp. The hand moved up, and the darkness faded, revealing it to be that of a fifty-foot Devil, standing on a craps table the size of a football field. At this image, the real Cuphead started whimpering and shaking violently. Rivers of sweat ran down his body while the liquid in his head overflowed onto the floor.
With a malicious smile, the Devil rolled out his hands across the table. Where Mugman should’ve been sat a pair of “snake eyes.” The dream Cuphead dropped to his knees, burying his face in his hands. “OH NO! NO NO NO, WHAT HAVE I DONE?!!” The Devil bellowed a maniacal laugh that roared like thunder.
For the real Mugman, enough was enough. He rushed toward his brother’s bed, shaking him gently, but firmly. “Cuphead! Cuphead, wake up! Snap out of it! I-It's just a dream! Wake up!” No reaction; this was a much deeper sleep than he'd thought. Mugman anxiously looked around the room, and then grabbed a stray top that was sitting near the toy box. He stuck it inside his straw with the pointy end facing out, resembling a makeshift spear, and used it to pop the dream bubble as though it were a balloon.
”AHHHH!!!”
Cuphead jerked awake, gasping for breath while his body continued dripping with sweat. Mugman carefully placed his brother's head back in its body, and gave him the warm, protectigve embrace he was about to receive in the dream. "It's ok, Cuphead. I'm here. I saw the whole thing. No Devil or nobody's gonna take me anywhere."
Cuphead sat there with his eyes wide open, his mind still trying to process what had just happened. "Mug? How did you...? I-I thought you were..."
At that second, it dawned on him that he was no longer dreaming, and that his dear brother was very much alive and well. Overwhelmed and shaken, poor Cuphead buried his face in Mugman's shoulder, revealing the contents in his head to be none other than a waterfall of tears. The pain that Cuphead had been repressing all night had manifested physically as well as emotionally. The relief of finally letting them both go was enough to make the poor little cup cry further.
Mugman didn't pay any attention to how wet he was getting from his brother's breakdown. He just kept holding Cuphead close, gently rocking him as if he were the younger brother. "Shhhh, there there. It's ok. Just let it all out. I'm here for you."
Cuphead nearly choked on his words. "Thank goodness..."
A few minutes later, once Cuphead felt he'd gotten everything off his chest, he sat back up, and looked at his brother straight in the eye. "Mugman, I-I gotta ask you something, and I need you to be completely honest with me, ok? D-Don't try to lie to me just to make me feel better."
An unusual request, but Mugman obliged. "Of course, Cuphead. What is it?"
"W-W-Well," Cuphead swallowed hard, trying not to let voice break again. "Mugman....do...do you hate me for what I did to you?"
Mugman's eyes and mouth went wide. "Cuphead, what...what kinda question is that? You're my brother; of course I don't hate you."
"Well, even if I weren't your brother...say I was some humdrum son of a gun who went and took your life for granted. Would you still find it in your heart to forgive me?"
Mugman paused for a second, making sure he was careful, yet earnest, in how he answered the troubled cup. "...If you still fought alongside me as if you were my brother, then yes. But you are my brother; I know you'd never forgive yourself if anything should happen to me. Is that why you were acting so strange back at the party?"
"Mm-hmm. I didn't want ya t'worry."
Mugman was a bit put off by this at first. Then he gave him a soft smile. "Actually, I was feelin' the same way about you."
For the first time in what felt like ages, a genuine smile returned to Cuphead's face. Mug then gently placed a hand on his shoulder. "From now on, let's not feel like we gottta hide anything from each other, ok? We're brothers; we need each other, no matter what. I don't want you to feel like you can't come to me when you need help."
"Same with you, Mug. I'm your big brother; what kind of fella would I be if I didn't protect you?"
Mugman smirked again. "The kind of fella who'd get easily hoodwinked by the Devil's cheap tricks?"
Cuphead smirked back. "Oh c'mon now, that's below the belt."
"You sure could use one with how much you keep pullin' up your britches."
The boys laughed, and Cuphead finished drying his eyes. "Thanks, Mugman. I really needed this."
"No problem, Cup. It's what I'm here for."
"I just hope these visions and night terrors I'm havin' don't become a regular occurrence. They've been scaring me something awful all night." He then fidgeted his hands in nervousness. "I-In fact, Mugs, this might sound strange comin' from me, but d-do you...do you think maybe....a-at least for tonight, y-you could-?"
"Move my bed a little closer to yours?"
"Y-Yeah. It'll be easier to go back to sleep knowing I've got somebody with me in case the night terrors come back."
"No problem. Don't think that just because I'm younger than you I can't help you with things like bad dreams. Big brothers are allowed to be scared too, you know."
"I know. I gotta stop being so afraid of looking weak in front of other people. I mean, who can call either of us weak after we just defeated the doggone Devil?"
"Well, Devil or no Devil, you’re still strong in my book, Cuphead.”
Cuphead and Mugman shared another warm hug. Before long, they were sound asleep in their makeshift queen bed, their heads resting on the adjacent nightstands. There was one large dream bubble floating over their heads, depicting the brothers enjoying another round of swinging to the "Hi De Ho Man" song.
The End
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All-Stars -Story Mode- [CHAPTER 2]
I know, it’s a bit too early and I had wrote this second chapter on Google Docs but I had thought about it recently hours later after I had posted til I decided: What the hell? I’ll post the second one. ;3
Enjoy
-Chapter 2-
After Boris locked the door, they were surrounded in darkness, no sight to see but they are able to hear their own breathes and knowing it’s their own and someone else’s. There’s nothing to do but wait…
Then, they heard the light switch flicked on and the lights gone on with a dim and saw the bunker in the light.
It does looked like an ordinary home for a normal family to stay in, it had a couch, a wooden wire spool for a table, oven, sink, a fridge and a room with bunk beds. Even a bathroom.
Boris walked over to the wire spool table and placed down his backpack on it as Bendy ran eagerly to look at what Boris had brought.
‘’So so so??’’ Bendy asked so very eagerly, ‘’What did you got with you? What did you go with you?’’
Boris held up his finger and got out a can that read ‘’Bacon Soup’’ on it, then showed Bendy that he had got 7 cans of Bacon Soup. 7 cans of soup means it can last 7 days of food.
Bendy clapped his hands happily as he looked at the cans, ‘’Woo! Good more soup!’’ the greedy Ink Demon said with glee and then he looked over at the two cups and the human child as he asked ‘’Did you have something for them as well Boris?’’
Boris had yet again held his finger out as he rummaging through the backpack and he got out a blue metal kettle and 8 cups of metal cups and 3 metal mugs along with the ingredients needed to make coffee.
The two brothers smiled at each other as they looked at the set of kettle and cups with mugs along with the ingredients had reminded them of home back in Inkwell.
Frisk looked at the Cup brothers and smiled with comfort as they reminded the human child of the two Skele brothers as well.
*Even though this isn’t like home.
*But watching the smile on the brothers’ faces,
*it fills you with DETERMINATION.
*And comfort.
Frisk walked over to the table as they took off their backpack and placed it on the table and rummaged through to get out their own food they had got from the convent store earlier.
Bendy looked over to Frisk and said ‘’Well, since you meet my friend Boris and know my name already, I guess it’s time to tell me your name, So what is it?’’
*You gave Bendy the Dancing Demon your name.
‘’Frisk huh? Nice to meet you. Do you know what is happening here?’’ Bendy asked. Frisk shook their head, implying that they don’t know.
‘’I see. We were trying to figure that out since we got here. But…’’ Bendy said before his sentence had faded as he looked at the ceiling. The look he had on his face was wonder as the two brothers noticed this.
‘’What is it?’’ Mugman asked to Bendy, who looked at him. ‘’Before you guys came along, I think we were the first ones here on the day before you came. We found ourselves with a tree with pinkish white flowers, what is it called?’’
>[Cherry Blossom Tree] [Apple Blossom Tree]
>[Cherry Blossom Tree]<
‘’Cherry blossom tree, never heard of it before but okay, it was near sunset but even through me and Boris never saw one before, it’d felt peaceful just seeing it. But it gotten even something more… What is that word again?’’
‘’Wonderful?’’ Cuphead said as Bendy looked at him, ‘’Wonderful! That’s it! Wonderful!’’ he said as Mugman and Frisk looked at Bendy like he was a child, as if the child is a Ink Demon. Bendy lowered and uppered his head like a bird swooping down to catch its prey.
‘’When night time came, the blossoms… They began to glow white while the wind breeze by, petals flying away like shooting stars. The light of those simples as them too.’’ Bendy continued with his story.
‘It’d must’ve been very beautiful.’’ Mugman commented on Bendy’s story as he could already imaged what if him and his brother were there to see the trees glow then Cuphead said ‘’But, we never thought of the trees would do something like this before. How is that possible?’’
Then that’s when Frisk raised their hand if they had a suggestion, winch caught Bendy’s attention. ‘’Yes Frisk?’’ Bendy asked.
*You told Bendy that the glowing cherry blossom trees at night time had reminded them of Echo Flowers from the Underground.
*Others had noticed you said
Underground.
‘’You been into an underground? Was it a cave or a…’’ Cuphead said before Frisk shook their head as they decided to tell this tale.
Long time ago, two races ruled over earth:
Humans and Monsters.
They had been in peace for years until one day, war broke out between the two races.
In the end, it was the race of men achieved victory in the war against the monsters and sealed them in the underground caverns with a spell.
Then years later, a child climbed up Mount Ebott with an unhappy reason till they tipped and fell into the Underground, the prince named Asriel had found the injured human child and took them back home.
The prince’s parents decided to the adopt the human and hope had reigned in the Underground, they knew this would bring the two worlds together again.
Until one horrible day, the human had fallen ill to an unknown disease and dying.
The human’s life was withering away as they requested that they want to see the flowers in their village just one last time but with the barrier up, there’s nothing that they could do.
Then a day came and the human gave in to the illness and died in their bed.
Asriel, overcome with grief of the lost of their sibling, absorbed their soul and his soul became fused with the human’s, turning into his powerful form.
He then took the human’s cold lifeless body and actually crossed the barrier to carry the human back to their village.
As he reached the village, he laid the body down the bed of flowers and stood in the silence of the night until he heard a scream ringed out. The villagers looked at the prince and the child and began to attack Asriel because they all thought he had killed his friend.
The prince had the power to destroy all with just a tip of a finger but he refused to fight back and instead took a blow after blow from the humans.
They all severely damaged him after they gave it all they could throw at him but he smiled and walked away with the human’s body still in his arms.
Asriel crossed the barrier and came back to the Underground, lethally wounded, his body fell down on top of the garden of flowers and died with the human child next to him. Once deceased, his body turned to dust and scattered across the garden.
The Underground’s ruler, Asgore, angered out of grief, declared that the war will begin and every human who falls down will die.
And over the years, 6 humans had met the same fate…
Well… All but one.
Frisk, the human of DETERMINATION fell down to the Underground and befriended the whole Monster race and broke the barrier with the help of Flowey who turned out be Asriel, resurrected as a flower.
Peace has reigned once more for the two races…
‘’Whoa…’’ Mugman said, ‘’You have befriended every monster in the underground kingdom? Even after they tried to kill you?’’
Frisk nodded yes as an answer.
Bendy smiled and said ‘’That’s quite a tale, came from the underground.’’
‘’Undertale?’’ Cuphead said as Frisk giggled at the name for the tale. ‘’That sounds very brave of you Frisk!’’ Mugman said.
Boris nodded as he too agreed with Mugman, Bendy smiled a little bit as he looked at Cuphead and said ‘’Do you two have a story of your own?’’
‘’Well, it’s not much like Frisk’s but we do.’’ Cuphead answered as Boris opened the can of soup and pours it into a pot so he can make dinner.
He tells them a story of him and his brother had wandered away under Elder Kettle’s nose while he was asleep and gone to the casino in Inkwell despite their caretaker’s warning to play craps that lead them a winning streak till the Devil himself came and raises the stakes by offering Cuphead a deal if they win the bet but ultimately lose when he rolled snake eyes.
He continues on with their story as they ate their dinner and laughed at their mistakes, Frisk smiled as they were reminded of Papyrus’s cooking with their friends.
*Cuphead and Mugman’s story is fascinating to listen.
*You can tell they like to get into troubles till they got into a big one with the Devil.
*Hearing them triumph against the Devil and saved Inkwell Isles fills you with DETERMINATION.
When they all started yawning as they went somewhere in 12 o’clock at midnight, they all decided to hit the hay as they went for the bunk beds but Boris stayed in the living room with a tommy gun to stand guard while they all get some sleep for tomorrow.
Cuphead and Frisk got top while Bendy and Mugman got the low bunk as they tucked themselves into the blankets, trying to fend off the cold till Cuphead and Bendy fell asleep first as Mugman and Frisk stayed awake.
There was silence for moment until Mugman said ‘’Frisk?’’, Frisk looked looked down at Mugman after they had heard their name been called with a confused look on their face.
‘’C-can the Devil be here in… Where ever we are?’’ Mugman asked at the human child, who just shrugged their shoulders as this add to Mugman’s worry. ‘’F-frisk, we do remember that the whole isles had been taken with us after that attack from the Devilings. I-if they were here, t-they would…’’ he continued with the fear toned his voice.
*Mugman is worried that the Devil may be back for revenge.
*You knew this by the tone in his voice,
*You assured Mugman that him and his brother, Cuphead
*had beaten the Devil and his lackeys before so if he is here,
*they can do it again.
Mugman smiled as Frisk gave him a comforting smile, he known that smile when he was a kid, it’s the same one that Elder Kettle gave him and his brother whenever they’re feel scared. That made feel better thanks to Frisk.
‘’A-alright, you’re right Frisk. We done it before and we can do it again if the Devil really is back, anyway, we better get some sleep or else, we’ll just be tired as sloths!’’ Mugman said as Frisk giggled at his reply.
‘’Anyway, good night Frisk. See you in the morning.’’ Mugman said as he went to sleep.
*Despite being away from your family,
*Mugman reminded you of Asriel Dreemurr before he turned back into Flowey the Flower.
*You still do wished if there’s a way to bring Asriel back.
*You are DETERMINED to figure out what’s happening.
*But you need to get some rest first.
Frisk rolled over as they pulled the blanket over them as they finally fell into a deep slumber…
Then fell into a dream...
#All-Stars Battle Royale#All-Stars -Story Mode-#Undertale#Bendy and The Ink Machine#Cuphead: Don't Deal With The Devil#Cuphead#Mugman#Bendy#Boris#Frisk
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Ive been receiving loads of submission with peoples lovely OCs in this AU, and theres so many of them Ive decided to put em all together in one post.
Its gonna be under a cut because its pretty long, lemme tell ya heh
Submitted by @blackzhatz-43
@blackzhatz-43 : My own character, her name is Gabby.
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Very cute!!
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submitted by @clearlyaveryniceperson
@clearlyaveryniceperson : Hello!
I’m kinda new to your tumblr but lemme just say I LOVE your art to bits! Anyhoo, here’s Mittie, (And yes I did name her after the Mitty from Made in Abyss so don’t get your socks in a tangle) Mittie is your friendly neighborhood flowery comedian, honestly. She always does comedy shows when she gets the chance and she makes a ton of terrible puns. Hope you enjoy! (Sorry for that splotch next to her though, I was eating while drawing this and a bit of food fell into the paper..)
P.s: king dice is a narcissistic a-hole, just saying 😂 (Don’t take this the wrong way, I absolutely adore his design)
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Thank you for your compliments!! ^o^ I love her design!! =D it looks rather surreal, I really like it =) Nothin’ like a comedian flower ^^
I’m glad people are seeing Dice for what he really is, haha >;)
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submitted by @afterfell-sans
@afterfell-sans : Hi, I am a HUGE fan of your blog, so I figured you guys may like a new employee in the casino. His name is Glass and he is (kind of) Cuphead’s and Mugman’s cousin. He has a broken handle and a crack on his left arm(even though it looks like it is on the right arm…) and he also has three chips down his eyes, along with a gold tooth. his symbol is a king of spades and he is just as mischievous as Cuphead, so I guess Cuphead will have twice the fun hanging out with Glass during his breaks. I hope you like the picture of my OC, Glass! :)
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Glass got class ;) I like this dude, he looks cool =) Cuphead would like him, heheh-
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Submitted by @craftyjellyfishcat
@craftyjellyfishcat : this Lit Wick! My Oc who reacently lost a bet to King Dice and is now working at the Casino! I hope you like it!
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Oooh, wonder what kind of bet it was, heehee~
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Submitted by @drawcups
@drawcups : Here you go for your cuphead AU, her name’s Alison and she thinks the cups are alright but loves King Dice.
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She looks adorable but awesome ;) Also I can’t help but love the little glasses she holds X) Might be hard admitting the brothers are fine, haha
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Submitted by @hetasymphony
@hetasymphony : You inspired me to draw with your art, so I drew her. This is Miss. Blair; after moving to The Inkwell Isles she became a regular on Sundays to the casino. Most of the time she is seen socializing or dancing. It’s pretty rare when she gambles. She’s an extreme lightweight drinker, and the one time she got drunk at the casino the staff found out she was a witch. One thing she’ll never admit is that she’s 31 and not 20.
Also a reading of your blog. 😄😄😄
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What a beautiful witch! ;) Don’t worry though, there are a lot of witches hanging around there, it’s in Hell after all. I’m happy I inspired you ;u; makes me happy hearing that people get inspired by my stuff =‘D
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Submitted by @thewolfsquad200
@thewolfsquad200 : One drawing is of king dice as a cat because I thought it would be cute and honestly it was really fun to do it :3
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The other one is my character named mega she is a wolf, but she Isn’t exactly that tough and is clumsy at time but she is always determined and helps people.Anyway hope you like them both and I love you comics they are so cool and really your art style
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Sweet! ^^ Your character’s really nice! Thank you by the way ;u;
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Submitted by @cutiefacebendy
@cutiefacebendy : Um hi. I really wanted to post this and tell you I love your comics and art. I actually sas you comics and thought that cuphead and mugman were actually your characters. I learn shortly after they were.
Anyways I love your account and everything on it. Keep going. >ω<
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What cute characters! Thank you very much!! =) I particularly like the one on the far right heheh, they look cool. Thanks once again!!
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Submitted by @the1artist13
@the1artist13 : Idk i saw these so i decided to have fun with just drawing a inspector for the Devils casino( Or a person that checks if the casino is secure) So here’s Sarah Sharpener ( School/Office Grade Pencil Sharpener)
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Ooooh! This is really good!! We haven’t had an inspector character before, how cool though!! I really like her, haha, lookin’ sharp, haha.,,, ha,,, yeah I’m funny aHEM, anyway-- n-nice colouring, too ^^
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Submitted by @serif-skeleton
@serif-skeleton : Meet AJ, she’s a fallen angel. She ended up making a deal with the devil to get back in to heaven in exchange for her immortal soul. However that didn’t work out after the bros and she ended up working at the casino after getting kicked out again.
I made good ending and bad ending form.
Hope you enjoy!
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Oh wow she’s awesome!! I like your style =) I find it very nice~ Really like her bad ending form too ;)
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Submitted by @lunethedemon
@lunethedemon : Drawing Winter in a skirt is quite weird but I like it.
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Don’t worry, she looks lovely in a skirt =) even lovelier with a bottle o’ booze, heheh~
There’s some coffee in Mug’s head but I don’t recommend drinking it.
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Submitted by @squeetart32
@squeetart32 : I liked the thought of having an OC in the casino that is the blank card that comes in decks. Illusia is just as heartless as the devil himself. She is King Dice’s best friend and they always tell inside jokes.
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What a sweet looking heartless waiter of Hell’s Casino ;)
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Submitted by @eriannyslacattie
@eriannyslacattie : heya i’m new and … my stupid english bad :‘v so….. here my Oc Saraon working in the casino :v is a torch and the reaction of cuphead (al verla ) so hope you like it :3… and your art is so nice :3
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Welcome to the blog! ;) I love her! ^^ she looks really cool, though a torch wouldn’t really be cool it would be quite fiery actually, fitting for Hell’s Casino ey? Thank you btw =‘)
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This is it for now, FOR NOW!! There are still quite a few in my askbox ;) I’ll wait a bit later, and post them then, don’t wanna give away all the goods at once ya know?
Either way, thank you all so much for your submissions!! ^o^
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Double Z’s Fourth Follower Forever!!
Four hundred. Four hundred followers. When did I start this blog? December 13, 2017. That’s four months. Four months. My mind is literally blown rn guys. Ever since I was young, my only dream was to make people smile. I literally cannot even fathom that my words make at least 400 people do that. If you literally told me as a child that I would enjoy writing, I would never have believed you.
Anyway, the follower forever is going under the cut this time, because the last thing I want is to clog people’s dashes asdghjk
Let’s start things off with the blog that inspired me to join the rpc in the first place. They were recommended to me while I was more active on my Team Skull OC blog, and I would see their writing and was inspired to join once I knew I wanted to write for Cuphead. Miles of @gamblingcxp @playerxwo @islandkitsu @team-strife @vulpinewarrior and probably more that I can’t think of! Miles is honestly such a sweet heart, and such a supportive bean! I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where we stand now with out them! They deserve all the love and support in the world!!
Next is @plate-of-blins! Some of y’all know how selective I am with OC’s, but Blinchik is so creative and the mun is a freakin’ cinnamon roll! Not to mention clever and smart! English is well known to be one of the hardest second languages to learn, yet she speaks it so fluently and comprehensively! She probably speaks it better than some people who are native English speakers! Her and her OC deserve more love and attention!!
@djimmi-the-great-and-powerful. I’ve gotta be honest. Back in December, Djimmi was a somewhat forgettable boss for someone who hadn’t played it yet. I usually remembered bosses from their music after I bought the soundtrack, and Pyramid Peril was probably my least favorite. But now Djimmi’s a character I really love! Puphead too! You will absolutely adore their Puphead! Sweet wooden boi!! Mun is just an absolutely fantastic person too! Whether you need someone to laugh and make fart jokes with, or you need someone to give you advise, djimmi-the-great-and-powerful is a great partner and friend!! Mun also runs @askredwoodfamily and @the-devils-waiter
@askcupheadthings. Sweet boi. Sweet mun. Whether you need some angst in you life or ketchup, Taco Taako has got you freakin’ covered!! What can I really say about Taco Taako that hasn’t already been said? We may have disagreeing headcanons, but the fact that they are willing to make compromises and work with their partner is glorious! I personally think that’s what every partner should do when it comes to familial characters! Not only that, but they will go out of their way to make sure their partner is comfortable, which is so so important and admirable!! Taako also runs @boristwolf @agentlemanlyscientist @devilish-dishes @merman-cuphead @barry-boxington-the-box-kid @a-home-for-broken-mugs and @the-real-clockwork-queen
I know that @easyriches is on hiatus until they get out of school, but their mun is the frickin’ best! They’re so supportive and will never fail to make you laugh. Or scream. Usually at memes. Heck, they managed to start a war over “Milk and Cookies” vs “Cookie and Milk”...needless to say, I ended up firing them from cookies. They also combined Squeesh and Cronch to create ‘squonch,’ which I later found out upon listening to the sound effect for Goopy’s fight that it was the perfect onomatopoeia for a slime getting crushed by a tombstone falling from the sky. Who knew?
@cutieunderthesea is such a love honestly! I know we don’t talk or interact much, but I seriously love them, and love seeing them pop up in my activity feed! English is also their second language, but you probably wouldn’t have guessed that if they didn’t say so on their blog!! They’re much smarter than me, and they’re also learning how to code and stuff, which I think is really cool! They also run @sent-from-above
@dxmonsxcarnival is such a great friend that looks out for you!! I genuinely feel bad that our threads tend to get dropped before they even get started, but honestly, even if you don’t role-play much they are still a great person to talk to! I mean they keep a folder of cat images for their internet friends when they need a pick-me-up! How awesome and thoughtful is that?! They also run @shyxbrotherxmxgman and @scaredxsightless
@bashfulreptile and I haven’t known each other long, but I really like the way they portray the dragon bean!! I hope we talk more and have more threads in the future!!
@do-or-dice and I think so much alike when it comes to striving for accuracy of the times!! I even headcanon that the events in the game take place in 1934, making this blog take place in 1935- which just so happens to also be the same year that they write in! They’re super fun to share headcanons with too! I know I suck at talking friend, but I hope we interact more in the future!!
@inthediehouse aka @hornedheathen! So much potential for angst! I know I haven’t interacted with you Dice much, but I hope to change that at some point!! I really love our threads together and I hope these two fools can butt heads more in the future!!
@devilishcrybaby I know we haven’t known each other long as well, nor have we had many consistent threads, but I can just tell we’ll get along just great!!
@cala-marix is such a sweetheart too! Sweet and caring! I’m so glad whenever I see them on my dash no matter what blog they’re using! Whenever I see cat photos on my dash I can’t help but think of them! Good friend! They also run @rxmor-honeybottomx
I think this’ll be my cutoff on saying nice things because it’s been almost two hours since I started this I think. I’m only going to mention their personal since they run so many Cuphead side-blogs and I don’t know them all. I know they caused a bit of controversy a little while back, but given their young age, I’d say it’s more than excusable, and definitely worth giving them a second chance. @eye-tossing-ghostie is really such a nice person to talk to- again even if you don’t end up doing much role-playing. They’re kind and caring and they try their best to be calm and understanding. They really do mean well, and I think they deserve more patience than I see them get. They really are a nice kid, but they’re still growing an learning. I consider them a friend, even if we don’t talk or interact much.
Hold on to your butts cuz we ain’t done yet.
Cuphead: @impvlsive-gxmblcr @porcelainjokers @confidentcuphead @twocupsandacontract (I believe I’ve mentioned the others I’ve interacted with already?)
Mugman: @merrymugsy @porcelainjokers @twocupsandacontract(Again I’ve already mentioned the rest)
King Dice: @six-sided-sinner @snakeiis @gamest-intheland @diceptixn
Root Pack: @psycarota
Goopy le Grande: @bnlgoopywooper
Cagney Carnation: @getouttatherosebush @txtaldomination @twocupsandacontract @sillycxrnxtion
Ribby&Croaks: @wrongsidefthelilyp4d
Hilda Burg: @a-threatenin-zeppelin
Djimmi the Great: @its-your-pal-djimmi
Baroness Von Bon Bon: @notyoursugarqueen
Wally Jr: @juniorwarbles
Beppi the Clown: @inkwellharlequin (Mentioned the rest I believe?)
Brineybeard: @drunkensxilor
Cala Maria: @highseachighjinxs (mentioned the rest)
Werner Werman: @muriinecorps @vermin-veteran @rat-in-a-can
Dr. Khal: @whoyougonnakahl
Phantom Express: @blxndspxctcr
Casino Bosses: @wheezycigar @rxssian-roulette @poker-chip-cowboy @melty-8ball
Devil: @casinx @whenyouareevil (I know there’s way more but I either can’t find them or already mentioned them)
Demon Cups/Mugs: @goodmugbadmug @diabolical-ceramics
OCs: @cxrtoon-hxnter @saltyocsrp @hellssecretary @doggone-doneit @claireinette @polaroidxcamera @williamstripes @rollthediceheads @drumline-doom @cupfull-o-muses
Whew!! That was a lot!! Now some may be missing because I have the memory of a gnat, and others may have gone on hiatus. There were a couple of people on here that I was going to mention but then I remembered they were on hiatus for one reason or another. So if I mentioned a blog that’s no longer active, I really apologize for that. If I forgot to mention you, I also apologize for that.
That being said, that y’all so much again for 400!! Next follower forever happens at 800!! We can totally do this guys!! I love you all so much!
~ Double Z))
#Out of Luck#400 Followers!#Double Z's Follower Forever#((I can't say enough thanks because all of y'all are amazing!!))
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Come at the King!au|Part 6|T
Fandom: Cuphead
Pairings: Ride or Die QPP Wheezy & Dice
TW: some small violence, being an Emotionally Mature Person and Apologizing
Notes: After the Events of Cuphead, everyone’s gotta deal with the aftermath
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After all the harrowing Casino fights and the loss of all the Inkwell Island soul contracts, Dice pauses only briefly before coming into the Devil's Office. He's a straightforward kind of guy, when he's not rigging everything he can in his favor. Dithering in front of a door because he lost horribly isn't his style.
The man himself is in there, ice pack on his head and a horn missing and the most pissed off Dice has seen.
His fur is matted around his eyes. Did those cups make him cry?
"YOU."
"Yes, boss?" Dice replies brightly, determined to not lose his own frayed temper over being beaten up terribly like some common civilian.
"Worthless lackey, why do I keep you around if you're not going to stop a couple of snot nosed brats from making off with whatever they want?" Ouch. But admittedly deserved .
Dice opened his mouth, already thinking of ways to spin this, even while being aware of his chipped head and unimpressive black eyes. His boss cuts him off, on a roll.
"I know what you can do Dice" The Devil's tone changes, something dark and knowing that makes his hackles rise, "What I want to know is why you didn't do everything in your power to stop them? Is this what you wanted? For the casino to become a laughingstock and-"
The knife that sprouts centimeters from the Devil's pointed ear chimes dully as it vibrates from the force. It's stuck fast through the layers of wood and cloth. The Devil can see his own angry red eyes in it's metal.
"Be very careful Boss." Dice quietly says in the sudden silence, hand still outstretched. "About what you say when you're letting your temper get the best of you."
The Devil feels his fury banking at a wave of wariness. He might not be up to another fight so soon, especially with someone as dangerous as his manager.
Dice, with a blank expression, reaches slowly into his suit and pull out a familiar creased paper. He sets it gently, terribly terribly gently, on the desk between them.
It's his contract.
Gut churning, the Devil will never admit he near jumped out of his skin as Dice slams one gloved hand besides it.
"If it pleases you Boss, I would like to remind you that my contract clearly states that you hired a manager, NOT a mercenary "OF SOME KIND"."
What used to be a passing joke between the two of them is now tarred with the contempt dripping from Dice as he near shouts the last bit.
The Devil has never heard King Dice raise his voice.
They stare each other down and Dice huffs and turns on his heel, shoulders stiff and contract left behind on the mahogany surface. Before he reaches the door the Devil speaks up behind him, voice quiet and tired.
"Are you quitting?"
"I dunno. Am I fired?" Dice shoots back. He doesn't bother to slam the door, point made.
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Outside he's met with the wide eyes of the casino employees. He rolls his eyes and quietly commands: "To the staff lounge room with you all, there's a meeting."
They all disperse quickly, everyone silent and straining to hear any more noises from the imposing door to the Devil's office.
There's nothing.
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"You all have the week off. Rest, and heal up. You'll get a bonus not to worry." He mentions when he sees Mangosteen open his mouth. "Hazard pay if nothing else."
He'll make sure of it, even if he's booted from his job.
"As for the souls... I wouldn't put it past those two brothers to come back up in a rage if we make anymore deals in the casino. But..." He smiles slyly, "Plenty o' people come round to make legitimate deals with the Devil for their souls. That's not something they can have a say in, I wager."
They're quiet and everyone is conspiciously NOT mentioning whatever they may have heard of him losing his temper. They're all quite decent coworkers really, compared to others he's had in the past.
He might miss them.
"What about the Big Boss, Mr. King Dice?" Chips finally pipes up, blunt and willing to say what everyone else is wondering. Dice very pointedly does not frown.
"He's...taking a break too I suppose. I'll check back up on him after this, to make sure." He idly glances at Pirouetta, the previous manager and closest to the Devil himself. She inclines her head at him.
It either means that yes, he should check up on his boss or yes, she will lay some lovely flowers on his grave. It's always fifty-fifty with her.
"-and Chips. It's just Dice now."
The silence got even more oppressive. Oh dear, that wasn't what he was going for. He shakes his shoulders out to soften his rigid stance and smiles ruefully.
"They sold their souls, and they beat all the Casino employees, myself and the Devil. That means my title is theirs now." It stung more than he thought it would, saying it outloud.
Nearly half his life's accomplishment, gone in the wind.
Chips is picking at the lasso he keeps at his hip, worrying the frayed strands and not looking up as he mutters.
"That's gonna be mighty strange. Ain't callin' no two bit bums off the street Kings though." Pip and Dot make assenting noises.
Dice feels Wheezy's absense keenly at this moment.
"Don't worry boss," Hopus cackles, it's really the only way he talks, "You'll always be the king of my 'eart!"
They all break into hooting and hollering and raucous laughter and Dice actually guffaws at their ridiculousness. The tension fractures at that and they all begin chatting with the same ease as the day before.
Pirouetta comes up to him, a tellingly reserved air about her. "Wheezy won't be joining us today?"
It's said casually, but her eyes lock onto his and Dice feels his shoulders straighten back up.
"Yes." He answers finally, not allowing himself to look away. "I got some apologies to make first though."
Pirouetta nods sharply at him and he feels like he dodged a bullet. Before she swans off, he gently catches her elbow.
"You wouldn't happen to know where I can get some cinnamon would you?"
She smiles.
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He does stop back at the Boss's office. It's empty and dark. One of the imps that hangs around tells him the Devil's gone to ground back to Hell.
Where mortals like Dice can't tread. Typical.
Oh well. He'll give him a week before Dice storms the Underworld after his wayward employer.
He's got some apology breakfast to make.
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"Hey."
Wheezy startles at the sudden voice in his suite where previously he thought he was alone. Dice sidles up to him and sits besides him on the sofa. He doesn't turn to look from where he's cradling the little beat up cigar demons in his lap.
He'd never been one of the casino fighters before. Always the one to stand back and watch Dice make mincemeat out of anyone who thought they could win back their contract. Always the one to help patch everything and everybody up.
The little guys were the Devil's, but Wheezy took care of them, kept their little flames flickering and swept the ashes they left everywhere.
It was easier than he thought to fight. Even young ones like those cups. The adrenaline pumping made his reservations about violence wick away and he found it so easy to spit out the fire he's held back since he knew what those flames could do as a child.
That frightened him more than anything.
"So. You might be right about the winning thing."
He turned slightly, to show he was listening.
Dice looked at him, not allowing himself to obfuscate or hem and haw around his apology.
" 'm sorry, Wheeze. I shouldn't have kicked you because I got mad at someone else." He huffs out a breath. Does it make Wheezy a terrible person that he enjoys the pained grimace on his friend's face? Probably. But it does make him feel better.
"I won't do it again."
"Won't you?" Wheezy quietly asked. Finally turning to see Dice, serious and beat up.
"I'll show you. I won't."
Wheezy presses their shoulders together. "Alright."
"Alright?"
"Yeah. You look ridiculous by the way, have you iced your face?"
Dice pulled a face, "I had to go throw a knife at our Boss this morning, ain't had time."
"What?!"
Dice waves him off, "Don't worry it didn't even scratch him."
Wheezy is well out of his funk now, jolted into familiar exasperated worry. Why was his friend such a blockhead?
Dice squinted suspiciously at him, and opened his mouth to call out Wheezy on the blockhead comment he could probably feel when they were interrupted by a knock.
Mangosteen popped his head in, hilariously too big to fit in entirely in the doorway without ducking. "We've got the stuff boss."
Dice jumped up and made his way to Wheezy's kitchen, Wheezy incredulously as the entirety of the casino staff paraded into his suite carrying a bevy of delicious smelling dishes to the dining table.
"What is all this?"
"Breakfast," Dice exclaimed, way too satisfied for someone still missing a tooth, and started rolling up his sleeves.
Wheezy had to give in when Pirouetta stopped at his side and raised a single eyebrow.
Breakfast sounded good.
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"I was always afraid you know," He tells Dice, in the aftermath of breakfast. They're washing dishes while everyone else seems reluctant to leave, lounging around his living room and exclaiming on the goings on of Hell out the window.
"Of what?" Dice questions, both of them slowly getting used to one another again in the wake of their not-fight.
Wheezy shrugs. "Someone coming after you while I was there. Me not being able to do anything about it really."
He really wasn't prepared for one of his worst fears coming true in the most spectacular fashion. He had to watch some upstarts beat up his friend and know there was nothing at all he could do.
He just. Wasn't enough.
He wonders if Dice lives with this fear, all the time. Fear of his past catching up to him, clever deal with the Devil or no.
Dice stops and looks down at the cup he's scrubbing. Idly turning it this way and that.
"I think," he starts slowly,"That you might be the only one to want to have my back when they do come for me."
He looks up, the lighting making his face seem haunted,"Thank you."
Wheezy doesn't know if Dice realizes he always says "when" and not "if" while referring to his past. Like it was inevitable and the Devil himself could only stall it despite everything.
That was too much for Wheezy to think about right now.
"Well," He clears his throat and everyone else’s conversation filters in between them once again. "At least this whole mess is over with now, ey?"
Dice laughs and lets the cup sink down into warm soapy water.
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The first hitman finds him the next morning.
#cuphead#king dice#the devil#mr wheezy#pirouetta#chips bettigan#my fanfic tag#come at the king!au#i remembered i had this so i fleshed it out!#laughs evilly#previous merc!dice likes the devil#but something he still won't let stand#also to this day he carries various daggers and knives on his person At All Times#watch out for that
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The Devil and The Kettle
Cuphead and Mugman just left to do the Devil's bidding when Elder Kettle gets an unexpected visitor.
Elder Kettle was sitting in his favorite armchair, listening to his favorite record on the gramophone. Cuphead and Mugman had left not too long ago in search of the Devil's run away debtors. Those rambunctious boys had certainly gotten themselves into a pickle. Elder Kettle had warned them about the Devil and his casino but some lessons had to be learned the hard way he supposed.
He was of course worried about his children but this was their mess to sort out. He gave them all the tools they would need and he was forming a plan to deal with the Devil. If he knew the Devil as well as he thought he did, he knew the Devil would take their souls regardless of their progress. As the kettle was getting lost in his thoughts, a loud violent knocking came at his door.
The loud knocking interrupted Elder Kettle's thoughts. He briefly wondered who it could be before realizing it could only be one person.
"Come in." The kettle told the person at the door. His door was always unlocked.
The door opened revealing King Dice whom without a word stepped aside to allow another person inside the house.
Elder Kettle knew there were a lot rumors surrounding the Devil. A lot of frightful things such as him being a remorseless monster whom would take your soul at the drop of a hat. A demon who lurks in the dark to scare and snatch children away from their homes. Some of these rumors were true and some were just exaggerations meant to keep the good children away from the casino.
Elder Kettle never believed in telling lies or stories. In his opinion the truth was often scarier than fairy tales.
The Devil strode into Elder Kettle's home. He was as tall as he could comfortable be in the small house, dwarfing the Elder Kettle's height. Elder Kettle knew this was more for intimidation with the Devil's ability to shapeshift.
Nobody was taller than the Devil. Nobody was allowed to be.
"Surprised to see me old man?" The Devil asked in a deep mocking tone. The kettle took no offense, this was the way the Devil had always been. Confidence and pride had always been part of his charm and tricks.
"Not entirely, no. When my boys came running to me about the Devil and their debt I knew I would see you again." The Elder Kettle admitted to the Devil, a worn smile on his face.
"Why don't you take a seat. I have just made a most delightful tea and biscuits. I find them to be most relaxing on a quiet afternoon." The kettle invited gesturing to the small tea set on the table next to an empty armchair.
"No thanks. I prefer a hard whiskey and cigar myself." The Devil said taking a seat.
The Elder Kettle nodded before offering Kind Dice some as well whom also declined the invitation. Elder Kettle poured himself a cup of hot tea. The kettle wasn't against alcohol and a smoke himself, he just never kept them inside the house. He was afraid the cups would get into them. Cuphead more than Mugman, Cuphead always had a reckless streak.
"As much as I enjoy tea and a quiet afternoon." The Devil started sarcastically.
"I didn't come here for pleasantries."
Elder Kettle took a sip of his tea before responding.
"I know. You've never been much for visiting before. You came to warn me about getting in your way." The kettle said in a calm light hearted way as if he was discussing the weather.
"Those cups knew the consequences and their souls are mine. Once I have their souls along with the rest of my debtors, they will work for me for the rest of eternity." The Devil told Elder Kettle. His tone was neither boastful nor mocking. He spoke simply like he was stating a fact.
The Elder Kettle took a sip of his tea choosing his next words very carefully.
"I tried to teach those young ones about you. How tricky and cunning you were. I warned them to stay away from your casino entirely. Those boys always had been curious though. I'm not as young and as snappy as I used to be."
The Elder Kettle took a moment to glance at the sword he kept on his wall. The Devil also glanced at it holding back a small shudder as he remembered his first meeting of the much younger Elder Kettle. It also brought back memories of a long scar on his chest that nobody has ever seen due to his fur covering it.
"Still I do have to thank you for not taking their souls right away. I know you don't extend that courtesy to everyone." Elder Kettle continued bringing their focus back on the conversation.
"I have so many that come into my casino, it's hard to keep track sometimes. I needed someone to rein them in so to speak. Normally I let Dice handle it but it doesn't hurt to call in some extra help especially when it's free." The Devil replied brushing away the thanks.
"Besides a few extra hours won't hurt especially since it gives you time to say goodbye before I take their souls. I'm merciful enough to give you that at least."
This was the first verbal sign that the Devil held any respect or sympathy towards the kettle. Kind Dice whom had remained motionless by the door had been surprised when the Devil wanted to make this visit personally. The Devil rarely left his casino and usually let his employees (King Dice in particular) handle things. However after hearing how this conversation was going, King Dice began to understand.
The Devil doesn't have friends.
The Devil doesn't trust anybody.
The Devil never respects anybody.
Somehow though it seems the old worn kettle had earned just that, respect and from the Devil of all people. King Dice began to see the older kettle in a new light.
"I appreciate your honesty. However I love my little cups more than anything and I intend to spend more than a few hours with them." Elder Kettle told the Devil his voice steady as he looked at him.
King Dice felt himself stiffen at bit, afraid at the Devil's reaction. Surprisingly the Devil merely chuckled with a grin spreading across his face.
"I'm always up for a good challenge and I imagine you and your cups will make this most interesting for me. Still a deal's a deal, I have all my cards on the table, we will just have to see how your cards turn out." The Devil got up from his chair but before leaving, he turned to Elder Kettle.
"I won't waver or grant any favors to those cups anymore than I have already. I have come here merely to warn you, let me handle my business or face the consequences." The Devil turned to leave with King Dice opening the door.
"May I ask just one more question." Elder Kettle's voice stopped them. The Devil turned back to face the kettle whom had gotten out of his chair. He was staring at the Devil with a hard look in his eyes. A look that he held when he was a much younger kettle, holding a sword and facing a strong opponent.
"I'm a very busy man, but I suppose you may before I go." The Devil said recognizing the look in Elder Kettle's eyes.
"Did you cheat when my boys played your game?"
King Dice once again felt fear as he watched the Devil and kettle.
Nobody had ever accused the Devil of cheating.
Nobody was sane enough to even attempt it.
It was usually assumed he did so but the person was usually so consumed with fear that accusing him directly never crossed their minds. King Dice began to wonder if Elder Kettle was a very brave man or a very foolish one.
A few seconds passed in silence as the Devil and Elder Kettle stared down each other, the fire never leaving Elder Kettle's eyes. After some silence the Devil spoke.
"You know what happens when you walk into my casino. Those cups fates were sealed the moment they walked through those doors. They would have gambled again and again until they had nothing left. Does it really matter if I cheated on that one game or not?"
Once again the house fell into silence as Elder Kettle took in the Devil's answer. Finally with a sigh the Elder Kettle answered.
"No I suppose in the end it doesn't. The damage has been done."
The fire in Elder Kettle's eyes dimmed and with it the years of burden and age seemed to wash over him. The old worn kettle was now just that an old kettle with years catching up on him. The Devil with a nod of acknowledgement turned back to the door.
"Come Dice we have been away from the casino long enough." The Devil left the small home. King Dice before he followed his boss, turned back to look at Elder Kettle. The elder was once again in his armchair with his eyes closed as the weight of the situation came back to him.
"I'm sorry it has to be this way." King Dice said quietly before closing the door behind him.
Elder Kettle looked at the door and smiled. He was old and not as snappy as he used to be but he heard what King Dice said.
"Not to worry, I know my sons will be okay." Elder Kettle said to himself in the quiet home. A quiet home that now seemed so lonely without the sounds of laughter and mischief. A home that his sons will hopefully come back to so they may continue to brighten it with their youth and cheer.
Elder Kettle sat quietly in this home as the gramophone played it's soothing music and the tea grew cold at his side. The kettle took no notice though as he was busy forming a plan for the safety of his sons.
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Mid-Winter (Cuphead Fic)
Heeey, made a Mid-Winter themed Cuphead fic a while ago, so I figured now’s a good time as any to post it here. Mentions the Tiny Karma AU, but mainly focuses on Cuphead and Mugman’s shifts in tradition as they grew up from the holiday their island celebrates. Happy holidays!
Word Count: 1,207
A long time ago, when the islands of Inkwell were new, a terrible winter storm had swept over the land. Ships bringing food and supplies weren’t able to make it to us through the savage storms, and the inhabitants were growing hungry and hopeless. One night, a lone citizen went to every doorstep and left behind a loaf of bread, and by morning, the isles had rejoiced from this single act of kindness. The kindness had spread throughout the community, and everyone came together by the day’s end and held a bonfire to keep warm, keeping each other company until the awful times had passed.
Elder Kettle quietly closed the old book as the two young boys beside him awed at the story. “And that is why even after all these years, boys, a loaf of bread is delivered to our, and everyone else’s doorsteps one Mid-Winter morning.”
“And that’s why we go to the festival too, right!” A little Mugman said, excitement radiating off of him. “With the big fire and all the people giving each other presents!”
“Why yes, we keep the fire going in a matter of speaking. Gift exchange is a relatively new addition to tradition, but a welcomed one at that.” Elder Kettle eyed Cuphead. “Provided certain boys behave themselves that is.”
“Hey, I’ve been good Elder Kettle, I swear it!” The small cup stood up on the couch. “Mugman can vouch fer me! Can’t you, Mugs!”
The mug in question grimaced a bit, and in an effort to avoid lying, chose to look out the window. “Hey look! The first snowfall!”
Conversation diverted, the boys rushed to the door of their home and took in the sight of the gentle snow falling down from the night sky. A light layer was forming on the grassy fields of the land and they knew by morning there would be plenty of snow to play in. Elder Kettle, taking his time coming from the living room to the door made an amused chuckle at both the lovely sight and the pure joy radiating off of the children.
“Seems like Mid-Winter is closer than we thought! I think it’s time you boys headed to bed, you have plenty of cards to make for all your friends in the morning.”
“Awww, alright. But we’ll definitely have to play in the snow too!” Mugman said as they went back inside, the prospect of sleep did seem inviting to him.
“We’ll have to work fast on those cards.” Cuphead stuck his tongue out at a mischievous thought. “Bet your Mid-Winter gift I can work quicker than you can!”
Mugman gasped at the thought. “No way! I’m not riskin’ it!”
“Chicken!”
“I am not!”
Elder Kettle let out a sigh as the brothers squabbled amongst themselves up the stairs. He doubted these things would ever change.
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Years pass and seasons change, but Inkwell’s winters arrived to the islands once more. From the city to the forest, citizens quietly anticipated their festivities in the near future, as the snow gently fell on the land. And nestled in the corner of Isle I, the first snowfall meant just one thing-
“We still have to make these stupid cards?”
“Cuphead!” Mugman scolded, as he brought over an array of pens and crayons to the table. “It’s our tradition to give our neighbors and friends a thank you! Besides, we owe it everyone after what we did this past year.”
“Ugh, but Mugs, that was when we were lil’ kids, and it was cute.” The cup groaned as paper was being passed to him by his brother. “Besides, if anything, our neighbors should be thanking us. We did kinda save the island from villainy and all. Heroes like us don’t have to write these dumb cards.”
“I like writing these cards.”
“Yeah, but you’re all… artsy like that.” Mugman rolled his eyes and started writing, choosing to work through his brother’s protesting. “Come on, don’t you wanna head to Isle III? I heard the Mid-Winter sales started, we could buy some neat gifts with the coins we earned.”
“I’m making my gifts.” Cuphead scoffed at that. “I’ll use my coins for supplies from Porkrind, but other than that, I don’t think I’d even have enough money to afford gifts for you, Elder Kettle and all the former contract owners-“
“Wait, WHAT?”
“Of course there’s also the nice folks that helped us out-“
“Mugman, you’re seriously making gifts for all the goons we fought getting their contracts?!” Cuphead eyes widened as he noticed a list of names amongst the papers on the table. “And you’re thanking them to boot?!”
“I thought that’d be obvious.” He sighed and paused from his writing. “It’s not like they’re our enemies anymore, we’ve been through a lot since the casino incident.” He raised his fingers to tally a list. “We helped them get back on their feet, they’ve been really generous to us, not to mention they helped us with our plan to get back at the Devil and King Dice.”
Cuphead laughed at the memory. Tricking the Devil himself into going through what the cup brothers went through wasn’t easy, but it was so very worth it to see him and his right hand man suffer. The karma in it all was grand, even if the two villains managed to get through it in one piece by the end. Still, judging by the lack of tormented civilians, it managed to make Inkwell Hell think twice before messing with innocents again.
“Yeah, that was pretty cool.” he said, before snapping himself back to the moment at hand. “But just cause they did us a few favors doesn’t mean I’m making them all stupid cards!”
“Why are you being so stupid over this?!” Mugman’s voice was raised, clearly from frustration. “Don’t you want to start Mid-Winter?”
“Mid-Winter’s fine and all, but I’m too old for this junk and so are you! After everything we’ve done, I think we’ve outgrown crayons and thank yous!”
“Really now?”
Cuphead gave a jolt as he turned to see a displeased Elder Kettle behind him. “I- er- well ya see-“
“Mugman, do you also think you’re too old for manners?” their guardian asked with a raised brow.
“N-no, Elder Kettle, I’m sure Cups didn’t mean that-“
“No no, it’s alright. If Cuphead wants to do the grown up version of Mid-Winter he can come with me.” Elder Kettle walked over to the door, gesturing to the cup to follow as he got his scarf.
“Hot dawg! See ya Mugs, have fun getting a hand cramp!” he laughed as he went to get his own red scarf. Before Mugman could protest, Elder Kettle grabbed Cuphead by the handle.
“Yes, he can come with me and we’ll personally see to it all of our neighbors are well and will do as many chores as they ask of him.”
Shouts of protest were quickly drowned out as Cuphead was dragged out the door and into the cold, leaving Mugman to hear the noise slowly fade as his family walked further away. With a small giggle, he turned his attention back to his card making. It would be a lot easier getting through them without distractions now.
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You have a Heart of Gold (You just need the Mind to Match it)
I felt like I was being mean to Cuphead. So I decided to fix it by writing feels for it! Angsty feels that is, and in the Devilishly Employed AU too! >:3 Inspired by the wonderful @crowsketches and their wonderful idea, have sad cup.
No Own Cuphead
He was running.
Why did he pick him?
He had to keep moving, had to keep running, the young cup still going even when a stray rock caused him to stumble, but even then he quickly gained his balance and hurried on again, familiar to a similar run so long ago.
I was the one to fuck up.
Except this time, there was no brother in blue at his side, to pick him up if he happened to fall, trapped behind cave walls that no longer opened for the red cup.
I was the fool who took the bet.
And fall Cuphead did, the hard forest ground scuffing and scratching his face as he hit the dirt.
Mugman didn’t deserve this; he was innocent.
Gripping gloved hands into the dirt, the young man pushed his forehead into the dirt, teeth gritted tight as his eyes were.
Cuphead wasn’t; his temper got him once more, and this time…
Choking back a sob, the red cup forced himself to stand once more, using the push off from the ground to get a little more force into his run, their home just in sight now.
It cost him much too high of a price.
It wasn’t long before Elder Kettle was in sight, face tired and drawn out, and oh, was it so sad; looks like the word has already spread then.
It lost him his bro.
“Gramps, I-”
“Not out here Cuphead; come on inside.”
Would it also be the straw that broke the camel's back, and make them both hate him?
Gulping, Cuphead followed, tears finally falling as he did; he had to fix this somehow; he had too.
Them hating him would break him in ways no one else on the isle could ever dream to manage.
“... So that’s what happened, then?” was asked, the old teapot voice perfectly neutral, even as their grandson’s tears flowed, though their sobs having stopped a while ago.
“Yeah…” the normally passionate young man answered dejectedly, eyes red as they wrapped their arms around their knees, trembling slightly on the floor they were sitting on.
That was what made the older man crack, a whistling sigh escaping him, even as he frowned at the way it made his boy cringe.
“Cuphead, look at me, please.” Elder Kettle said, voice gentler even if he didn’t lose any of the firmness. When he saw the youth looking, the elder continued.
“I am disappointed and frustrated that you went back to the casino and entered another bet with the Devil; did you learn nothing from last time, or from the examples you have seen from the Debtors all around? Please, tell me what made any of that seem like a good idea?” the grandfather asked, just wanting to understand right then.
For a moment, Elder Kettle thought he wasn’t going to get an answer, making him open his mouth once more, only to be beaten to the punch.
“... When the others saw that paper, they changed; Cagney and the Root Pack refused to leave the forest now, too damn scared that it’s another of the Devil’s plot. Hilda came crying when she saw it, saying how this could only spell trouble, the stars even telling her so… and I know some of the guys are still fighting with their addictions, trying to kick them while others are already falling into them head first again…” Cuphead managed to choke out, rubbing at his sore eyelids before meeting Elder Kettle’s eyes once more.
“How could I stand by and just do nothing? Not when they’re all hurting and hurting themselves?”
In the silence that followed, the two family members could only stare at each other, both so tired and heartsick at once, their missing member easily felt in theor absence.
“Oh Cuphead…” Elder Kettle said, tears in his own eyes as he kneeled down to the young man’s level on the floor, uncaring of his creaking joints as he pulled Cuphead into a hug, one of which was actually returned.
(How rare that was from either of his boys, both so grown up and thinking themselves to big for such ‘kiddy’ things…)
The moment carried on for a bit, the two just getting the comfort they wanted and needed then, before they finally pulled apart.
“I know you, my boy; you have a heart of gold and the passion and strength to see through anything you set your mind too.” The old teapot started, staring into those wide pained eyes, looking ever so closer to crying again, “But you need to start thinking, you need to learn to control your emotions, or your brother will probably be lost to us forever.” he grimmly reprimanded, getting a flinch for his harsh, yet ever so true words.
“The Devil and his Gang know how you work and how you fought from last time, not to mention they will no longer underestimate you and will prepared for anything; even worse, they have your brother now, and they will probably use that... you won’t be able to go now, you are nowhere near ready to face them again.”
“But-”
“Not to mention the casino is spelled to make sure those kicked out can not get back in. While I and some others look for a way in, it would be best for you to actually train yourself in mind and body. You will most certainly need it with the odds you’re about to be facing.
“But Mugman- He’ll be stuck there!” Cuphead tried, though it came out a bit weak, as the youth in red was indeed hearing the words told to him.
That made Elder Kettle close his own eyes, all too easily imagining what horrors his little boy could be facing now, all alone and surrounded by hostility on all side.
It was not a good thought.
“We’ll have no choice but to trust he’ll be alright; there is nothing else we can do there but better ourselves.” the kettle finally said, even as his eyes hardened, even as he made to stand, his grandson in red helping him.
“But come on, get up and head for bed now Cuphead; you’ll need your rest for the day to come.”
“Grandpa?”
“Don’t worry, I just need to call in a few favors here and there, all you need to do is be ready… and if you need it, the sleeping tea is in the medicine cabinet.” the elder answered, features grim yet determined.
Seeing his boy hesitantly nod and go on his way, the older man went on his own, grabbing his jacket as he did, eyes hard, names and numbers already running through his mind.
Just because his boy seemed so right now, he would not let him ever deal with this alone; he still had a few tricks up his sleeves, and his boys did have quite the debts owed to them themselves.
And helping them out was the least some of those no good former Debtors ‘friends’ could do.
(But even as he made his way, plans and plots in mind, the Elder Kettle couldn’t help but fear for the worse; there was another reason why he didn’t want Cuphead doing this alone.
Because they still had Mugman’s soul; who knew just how that would be used against them?)
#cuphead#cuphead dont deal with the devil#cuphead fanfic#cuphead dont deal with the devil fanfic#Devilishly Employed AU#Elder Kettle#Did this tug on your heartstrings Adair?#:D
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Cuphead,Mugman and Bloom I was looking around and trying v different design for them till I finally did this type witch I love!! ♥•♥ Bloom here is and AU Oc who I’ll be talking about right now. If you refer to the game "cuphead" itself you would know the story between cuphead , mugman and Satan. Well blooms father was one of the run aways who didn’t pay his debt to Satan which leaves him to getting his soul taken by the brothers and given to Satan. After, Bloom had High hatred for the brother. She up fronted them and yelled at them for there"mistake" and that they got to help her fix it. Cuphead was getting annoyed with all her yelling and bickering about her father till told her “we wouldn’t have had to if he just did his debt.” Bloom was at the breaking point and Mugman feeling bad could see it written in black ink. Bloom gave out a large huff and stood up straight and proper. She turned away from the boys and spoke in a angry snooty way. “ FINE, if you two empty heads aren’t gonna help me get my dad back then I’ll go to the devils casino on my lonesome and tell Satan myself He ain't going to get my dad's contract!” Cuphead and Mugman looks at each other then to bloom. Cuphead shrugged his shoulders “well if that’s your death wish go right ahead.” Mugman looked at Cup quickly surprised and the back to Bloom. “No wait don’t do that the devil is a really bad guy you can’t just go alone!” “Watch me!” Bloom said with excitement and confidence even though deep down inside she was terrified. Cuphead turn to his brother who is staring at Bloom slowly walking away. Cuphead rolled his eyes and then started walking forward the same direction as bloom. “I can’t believe I’m going with this… Of anything happens to use I blame it all on you.” Cup said in a grumpy tone. Mugman smiled brightly at his bro. Now the both of them and Bloom set off to go to the Devils Casino. On the way they will make friends enemy’s and much more which will be on my Au when it starts! But yeah that’s all I pretty much have now. So I hope you liked it. Oh PS there's actally another Character who wants there parents. Contracted back... Let's just say she thinks from the start that Cupz and mugz were pretty FISHY from the start.
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