A/N

So as you know, I have been enjoying the new Muppet show and I really like Dudley and Piggy but this was inspired by something we came up with in our drama group a safe word to use when we're being pushed too far, or upset so I imagined what Dudley's safe word would be which inspired this.

Then I remembered Deadly, his mischievous alter ego that he had been on Tne old show and one thing led to another in my head since to Dudley, Deadly had always been there for him way before Puggy became part of his world, so him being there when Dudley is stressed and uses his safe word which is like calling to him, he appears.

So in this story, after being stressed Dudley uses his safe word to call to Deadly for help but he learns that Piggy can also help too

I hope peopke enjoy

It was night time in his living quarters but Dudley coukdn't sleep because he was very stressed out because Kermit was demanding too much of him and he felt overwhelmed taking deep breaths but then he remembered what they did on his drama group when they were upset, or uncomfortable, using a safe word which indicated they needed help.

But he had created his own safe word that was special to him, that the otjers didn't know

"Deadly, Deadly." Dudley said softly to himself.

Suddenly he felt a hand on his shoulder like when he was little looking up into the eyes of his alter ego Deadly guessing he knew he needed him plus Deadly looked concerned than mischievous knowing Dudley needed him.

"Ssh everything's going to be okay Dudley, I promise but Kermit had no right to push you this far to the point where you had to use your special word." Deadly said removing his top hat revealing horns like Dudley' sensed upset feelings, and fear.

Deadly knew Dudley had been like this when he was little but he was always there to make him feel better, to scare away what frightened him but right now he needed comfort seeing Dudley on the couch wrapping his arms around him in a hug.

"Your hugs are just as good, as I remember but it's like we both became good boys." Dudley said making Deadly taken aback by what just was said but Kermit maybe Getying back together made Dudley frown.

Unknown to them, Piggy was there and listening knowing Dudley needed her seeing him drinking tea seeing Deadly there but he was being nicer entering.

"Is Dud okay, is something wrong?" she asked.

"He just had a bad day and he gets upset easily, so he called to me usingbhis safe word which he only says when upset or if somebody pushes him too far like Kermit but I coukd use your help.

You two are good friends, so you have to promise me to look out for him too as he really cares about you more than you ever knew." Deadly said seeing her nod.

"I can do it, since he's my true friend but I can help him." Piggy said seeing Deadly smile which was rare but cute.

"Look who showed up, dear boy." he said to Dudley seeing Puggy which surprised him wondering why she was here.

"I was worried for you, especially when Deadly was here but things will be okay plus Deadly told me." Piggy said to him hearing Dudleynyawn which was a good sign

"He should be fine in your hands Piggy, but one more thing before I go." Deadly said kissing Dudley's forehead so nothing woukd trouble him while he slept

"You're going, aren't you?" Dudley asked softly seeing Deadly nod

"Yes, as you'll be fine now but I'm not gone and there when you need me plus Piggy can help so sleep as it will do you good my boy." Deadly said but Dudley was trying to fight sleep feeling his eyes heavy passing out.

"He'll be fine, but he needs you as well as me." Deadly said to Piggy disappearing before she turned around like the phantom he was seeing Dudley asleep snoring which was cute Fibding a blanket which she wrapped around him.

She tnen kissed his cheek seeing a grin on his face on sleep knowing he would be better after he woke.

Later the next day at the studio, Piggy hoped Dudley was okay after last night wondering why Deadly was being nicer to her friend but feeling somebody wrap their arms around her seeing Dudley and he seemed more happier than last night.

"That's good you're better but how did Deadly haveca change of heart?" Piggy said.

"Like me he had more growing up to do bit he helps me, when I needed it like last night after I called out to him." Dudley told her while brushing her hair

"That's good, but I'm also here for you too since you're there when I needed it so I'm here for you." Piggy said hearing it was almost show time making Dudley smirk since he had sweet dreams last night unaware Deadly was there smirking.

"That's my boy, and I'll be there when you need me." he told Dudley seeing him nod seeing him disappear but not for good so a grin crossed Dudley's face