Prologue: An Urgent Message from Ms. Chalice
On a bright and sunny day on Inkwell Island, Cuphead, Mugman, and Red Rose are on the beach of Isle Three. All three are in their swimsuits so they are able to play in the water. The three friends are splashing and playing together as the sun beaming down on them.
Red Rose splashes water at Cuphead, "Take that."
"You're going to get it now, Rose," Cuphead says with a laugh.
And so, Cuphead splashes harder, getting Mugman and Red Rose wet. Mugman then splashes water at Cuphead. The three continue to laugh and play, and are having a great time. After all the fun playing in the water, the three are now relaxing on the shores of the sea in their inner tubes.
"This sure was a great day to go to the beach," Cuphead says.
"Yeah. The sun is shining, and pretty hot, so it's nice to get into the water to cool off," Red Rose says.
"I agree," Mugman happily says.
Then suggest, "Maybe we can get some ice cream later?"
"Sounds like a plan," Cuphead says.
"Yeah. I like to have some too," Red Rose says.
Suddenly, Red Rose begins to hear a strange sound.
"What's that?" Red Rose wonders.
Cuphead and Mugman soon look around to hear the noise as well.
"It sounds like 'Tick' 'Tock' 'Tick' 'Tock'" Mugman says. Then suggests, "A clock, maybe?"
"But what's a clock doing at a beach?" Cuphead asks.
Just then, The group looks up to see a small green, yellow, and blye clock with blue wings flying towards them.
"Is it a clock? And it's flying?" Mugman replies, surprisingly confused.
"A flying clock?" Red Rose says, confused.
"I heard of time flies, but this is ridiculous," Cuphead replies, rubbing the back of his head.
The flying clock flies down and lends on the beach. Curious, the three friends swim back to shore and look at the clock.
"What's a flying clock doing here?" Red Roe asks.
"You don't think it belongs to the Devil?" Mugman asks, worried.
He gulps nervously and asks, "Is it?"
"I don't think so. If it is, it would attack us," Cupehad says.
Suddenly, the clock opens to reveal a cassette tape with an installed tape recorder inside.
The recorder plays and says, "The Legendary Chalice has an urgent message for you. Find me on the coast, cups and rose."
Then the recording ends and the clock closes up.
"An urgent message from The Legendary Chalice?" Cuphead says, confused.
"We haven't seen her in a while. I wonder what she needs us for," Mugman replies.
"Well, the clock said it's important so I think we should check it out, " Red Rose says.
"Yeah. Let's go get dressed and head to the coast. Then see what's all this is about," Cuphead.
Mugman and Red Rose nod their heads.
Sometime later, all cleaned up in front of the sand and salt water, and fully dressed, the three friends head to the coast where the docks are. They group walk as they search for the messenger of the mysterious flying clock.
Soon, they find a being that seems like a man, but has a clock for a face. He has a green face that also resembles a yellow and green pocket watch. Along with a red nose, and two hands as a mustache. He also has a green body since his green hands and arms are exposed from under a blue robe with a darker blue hood. He is standing on a boat as he holds an oar in his right hand.
Mugman brings the man the clock, "Excuse me, sir? Did you send the clock to us?"
"Indeed I have, young boy. You must be Mugman," The clock says.
Then turns to Cuphead, "And you must be his brother, Cuphead." And turns to Red Rose, "And their friend, Red Rose."
"We sure are. We got your message and cme to see you as quickly as we can," Cuphead says.
"And you said that you have an urgent message from Chalice," Red Rose replies.
"Indeed. The Legendary Chalice bid me carry a message to you. She needs your help… a far off isle… a mysterious discovery…" The clock man says.
"Chalice needs our help?" Red Rose asks concern.
"And at a far off isle," Cuphead adds.
"I hope she didn't get trapped in another mausoleum," Mugman says, concerned.
"Or the Devil might be involved," Cuphad says.
Then says, "Either way, if Chalice needs our help, we should go see her."
"I agree," Red Rose says.
"So then you all agree," The clock man says.
Then presents them to the boat, "Step into my boat and I'll escort you to the isle and the Legendary Chalice personally."
"What's this isle called?" Red Rose asks.
"The isle is called the D.L.C Island," The clock man says.
"The D.L.C Island, huh. I never heard of that place before," Red Rose says.
"Me neither," Mugman says, sounding wary.
Cuphead turns to the others, "Well guys, looks like we're off on another adventure."
"Oh boy," Red Rose says, excited.
"Oh dear," Mugman replies, sounding worried.
And so, Cuphead, Mugman, and Red Rose climb down from the docks, into the boat, and the clock man begins rowing the boat across the water to take them on their new adventure. The three wait patiently as the clock man rows the boat across the water to the far off land to meet their friend.
Song:
Cuphead
Mugman
Red Rose
And Chalice make a deal...
As a team, adventuring
To help make Chalice real...
The group continues to sail on the boat out to sea to get to their destination, the D.L.C Island.
Song:
It's the delicious last course
Oh the delicious last course
One can eat their fill
And still stay until
The delicious last course!
Meanwhile, somewhere in the sea, the isle known as the D.L.C Island is a place with different locations of environment, where many beings live.
Song:
It's the delicious last course
Oh that delicious last course
There's tarts, cakes, and pies
A dozen scones, oh my
For that delicious last course!
Among the locations on the island, is a small town, and somewhere in the town is a baker.
Song:
Oh, Ms. Chalice just wants to be
Just as real as real can be
In the bakery, Legendary Chalice flies into the bakery through a strange looking portal, and looks to see the bakery full of different sweets and desserts.
Song:
With the Wondertart
She can then take heart
It's off to the bakery
Just then, the oven opens and a glove takes out a tray full of cookies.
Song:
Chef Saltbaker has a plan
The best tart maker in the land
The one to pull out the tray is an anthropomorphic salt shaker. He has a pointy nose and wears a chef's uniform, including a traditional white jacket with red-trimmed sleeves, and a red ascot around his neck. In addition, his metal cap (which has holes to pour salt from on it) resembles a toque blanche. And holds a big smile on his face.
He takes the tray of cookies out of the oven and closes the oven door.
Song:
If they're expedient
With the ingredients
Then he might just lend a hand
He then places the tray of cookies next to the windowsill for the cookies cool by the breeze of the wind.
Song:
With that delicious last course
Oh that delicious last course
He then takes one of the cool cookies and passes it to Chalice.
Song:
If there's a single meal
To help make Chalice real
It's the delicious last course!
And so, Chalice flies out of the bakery to go meet Cuphead, Mugman, and Red Rose at the docks of the island, with the cookie in hand. She is very happy that she'll be seeing them again, and to hope they can help her.
Song:
Oh the delicious last course
Oh the delicious last course
Searching à la carte
To bake the Wondertart
For the delicious last course!
Meanwhile, out in the water, the clock man continues to row the boat as Cuphead, Mugman, and Red Rose sit on the boat and look over the horizon.
Song:
Using recipes
To get necessities
For the delicious last course!
Just then, Cuphead smiles and points up ahead.
Song:
With a wink and a song
As long as nothing goes wrong...
Everyone looks ahead and is amazed to see an island up ahead and is closing in on the island. The three friends smile with excitement to see it and can't wait to get there.
Song:
With that delicious last course!
Yeah!
And the boat continues to carry the group to the new island to meet up with Chalice at the docks.
