I've been playing around with the idea of making this for quite awhile. I just didn't know how to write it. Then I played the game (raged quit for two week then finished it) and I felt like writing this.

Enjoy fellow readers...

The Adventure of Cuphead and Mugman

Chapter 1: Never bet on black

Once upon a time, there was a magical place far into the sea called Inkwell Isle. Many sorts of colorful characters lived there. From talking plants, to flying fish, to silly specters. Such magical creatures did not mean that the land was primitive. No, they had television, cars, a bustling city, and many sort of technological advances from back in the day. With magic and technology available everywhere the citizens lived in blissful tranquility, unaware of the shadow that lurks in the corner.

But that's getting too far ahead into the story.

In the far part of the Isle, where nature runs wild and free, there rests a cozy cabin in the woods. There lived three nice people. There was the wise Elder Kettle, always giving useful advice to any folk that asks. He watches over the two boys that we will follow through the story. Their names are Cuphead and Mugman. From a distance you can hardly tell the difference between them but they do have several distinct features. Cuphead wears red pants and has a small black nose while Mugman has blue pants and has a big black nose. Cuphead is quite the cheeky one, always getting into trouble and avoiding it using his charming words. This leads to him being overly confident in himself and taking risks. Mugman is quite the polar opposite of his twin brother. He is careful and sweet, being the voice of reason when Cuphead gets into shenanigans.

And boy howdy do they get themselves into the mother of all shenanigans.

It all started one day when Cuphead and Mugman wandered far from home...

"Come on Cuphead, we gotta get home soon or else Elder Kettle will have our hides." Mugman said nervously. The two brothers have wandered into Inkwell city. This bustling concrete jungle has never been seen by the two of them. Elder Kettle never bother's traveling to the city, for they had everything they needed at home.

"Don't be a little pansy Mugman, he won't punish us if we return home a little after dark." Cuphead said, stopping in front of train tracks. A train was passing by quickly. Said train stared at them ominously. Mugman shuddered intimidated.

"G-Golly, What is that?" Mugman asked.

"Uh, I think that's a train." Cuphead said with a sly grin.

Mugman pouted at him, bubbles popping in his cup-head. "You know what I mean!"

"I don't know bro, lets just check that cave over there then we can head on home. Promise."

Making sure it was safe the two of them went over the tracks and towards the cave. It was lit up with neon, had a red carpet, and had a big sign that said 'Try your luck'.

"Well this sure is fancy." Cuphead praised as they stepped into the cave. On the other side was a brightly lit casino, with a statue of a demonic figure looming over the building. The entrance said 'Devil's Casino'

Both brother's had astonished looks on their faces. ever have they seen something so grand looking as this.N

Curiosity getting the better of them, they stepped inside the casino. It looked like your average high class casino. It was crowded with many people, most of them skeletons. The place reeked of cigars and alchohol. There was all sorts of gamblin there, slot machines to poker.

Mugman looked at the creepy gazes everyone gave them, empty of any kindness. "Uhh Cuphead, I-I think it's time to go."

"Go? But we just got here!" Cuphead said, money signs in his eyes. He stepped towards the craps table.

"I don't like this place."

"Come on, don't be a sippy cup. Think of the money we could make here!" Cuphead grinned.

Mugman looked to the side. "Well, I guess one round wouldn't hurt..."

Hours passed by as they two Cups played game after game of Craps. They were on a winning streak, makin more money than they knew what to do with. This got the attention of the Casino's manager, King Dice.

He approached them in a purple tux and a sleazy grin. "Hot dawg, you fellas can't lose!"

"I know right!" Cuphead said gleefully looking over his money. "Elder Kettle will be proud of us when he see's all this!"

"Nice run boys..." Everything went silent as they heard loud footsteps approaching. The people parted for the newcomer and the Cups got a good look at him. He was tall, much taller than King Dice and he towered over everyone in the room. He had thick black fur over his entire body, even his face. His eyes were big and yellow with red pupils. He had two horns on his head and held a pitchfork in his clawed hands. He grinned sinister at them. "How about we raise the stakes?"

Mugman hid behind Cuphead who was looking at him confused. "Who the heck are you?" The crowd gasped and King Dice put a finger on his chin, smiling at them with pity.

The newcomer chuckled. "Who am I? Why none other than The Devil himself!" He said, voice rumbling across the room. "I'm the owner of this here place."

Cuphead's eyes widened. "You mean... THE Devil?"

"Lord of the Underworld, The Morning Star, Prince of Darkness, and the Un-holy spirt? Yep, that's me." He said proudly, pulling out a cigar. It lit up on it's own as he put it in his mouth, pulling it back he puffed out some smoke. "So as I was saying, would you like to raise the stakes?" He said with a toothy grin.

"What do you mean?" The red cup asked curious.

"One last roll. Win and the Casino with all it's wealth is yours."

"Alright, I'll d-"

"BUT!" The Devil cut him off. "If you lose, not only do I take all the money back but I'll have your Souls, both you and your brother." He sneered.

"Wh-what?!" Mugman exclaimed. "There's no way we'll accept something li-"

"Alright, it's a deal!" Cuphead nodded shaking the dice in his hand.

Mugman looked at his brother in bewilderment. "Brother, you can't be serious!"

"Think of the money Mug!" Cuphead said, glint of greed in his eyes. He raised his hands.

"Good gosh, Cuphead NO!" Mugman tried to stop him but was too late. Cuphead already threw the dice. They held their breath as the dice slowly stopped rolling. They both had the one side facing up. Their faces broke into despair.

"SNAKE EYES!" The Devil guffawed. "You lose!" The crowd broke into laughter at their humiliation.

"Sorry boys, cough em up!" King Dice said as he snatched the piles of money they earned.

"I'm so sorry Mugman." Cuphead said, tears and regret in his eyes. "I didn't think..."

King Dice handed the money to the Devil. "Here ya go boss."

The Devil snapped his fingers and the money disappeared in a smokey haze. He picked up the dice and they both glowed red and blue. "Now about those Souls..." He loomed over them, eyes glowing bright.

Both boys fell onto their knees. "P-Please mister, don't take our Souls!" Mugman begged.

"There has to be something else we can do?!"

The Devil sneered. He didn't take any pity on the weak children in front of them. He raised his fist and-

"Now hold on there boss." King Dice said stepping next to him.

The Devil glared at his lackey. "You dare interfere with my business..."

King Dice casually grinned, despite being threatened by the Devil himself. "Hear me out, I got an idea that'll be like pennies from heaven." He whispered into the Devil's ear. No one could hear what he was saying but the Devil's grin widened even more.

"Why that's a brilliant idea, Dice!"

"I know, it's a real humdinger."

"Listen up you two!" The Devil announced to the two trembling boys. "I've decided to spare you... for now." The brother's sighed in relief. "But there is something you two will do in return."

"Oh yes, whatever it is, we'll do it!" Mugman elbowed his brother, it was that impulsiveness that got them into this mess in the first place.

The Devil pulled out a parchment of paper out of nowhere with a list of names on it. "This here is a list of my runaway debtors. You find them and collect their contracts for me, and I might just pardon you two mugs."

Both cups looked at each other nervously. These people, who made a deal with the devil, they might not be a pushover. They never got in a fight in their lives, they wouldn't know how to take these people on.

They were then given the boot out of the Casino. The dusted themselves off and looked to the entrance where the Devil stood. He tossed them the parchment and pulled out a pocket watch. "It's 6:00 in the morning right now. You have 'til midnight tomorrow to collect every single one of the Souls listed. Otherwise, I'll be collecting yours!"

"Well what makes you think we won't run like the other debtors?" Cuphead said angrily.

"Cuphead, put a cork in it!" Mugman hissed.

"Simple." The brothers felt a burning sensation in the palm of their right hand. They looked at it and saw a burn scar in the shape of a dice with the one side facing them. "Unlike the others, I'm now putting a tracking curse on anyone in my debt. So try to run, hell, hide on the other side of the earth! I'll always know where you two are." He pointed his finger to the cave exit. "NOW GET GOING!"

The two brothers ran away in fright, regretting ever stepping into the casino. "C'mon Mug!" Panted Cuphead. "We gotta tell Elder Kettle, he'll help us!"

The Devil watched as they exited his sight. He heard Kind Dice stand next to him. "You know what you must do."

"Don't worry, I'll tail them as they go along." King Dice said. He twirled in place and vanished in a hole that magically appeared in the ground.

Well, Cuphead and his pal Mugman

They like to roll the dice...

By chance they came 'pon Devil's game

And gosh, they paid the price!

Paid the price...

And now they're fighting for their lives

On a mission fraught with dread...

And if they proceed but don't succeed...

Well...

The Devil will take their heads!

So please...

so please...

don't forget

to-o-o-o

ha-a-a-ave

Fu-u-u-u-u-n!