Episode 23: Another Brother

One day, all seems quiet in the forest of the Inkwell Isles.

Just then, Cuphead runs out of the bushes as he screams, "Hurry, Mugsy!"

Cuphead and Mugman over the log.

Mugmsn screams, "I'm running as fast as I can." He pants and screams, "We're not gonna make it!"

"We have to make it!" Cuphead says.

Soon, the two come to a halt, as Cuphead screams, "Whoa!"

They both skid to a stop to find themselves at the edge of the cliff.

Mugman heavily breathes and screams, "It's over! We'll never get across!"

"Oh yes, we will!" Cuphead says determined as he slams his fist to the palm of his other hand.

"All thanks to my…" Then reaches in his pocket and takes out his, "Homemade jetpack!"

It looks a lot like a giant firework rocket with some ropes.

Mugman says, "That's a rocket, not a jetpack."

"Same difference," Cuphead says.

And Cuphead lassos Mugman.

Mugman yelps, "Whoa!"

Then Cuphead ties himself and Mugman to the rocket ship.

"Is this thing safe?" Mugman asks, worried.

"Eh. Probably," Cuphead says as he lights up a match.

Then light up the fuse.

Then he counts down, "Five, four, three, two…"

Then Cuphead hears splashing sounds. He turns his head to see Muguman has doused the fire with the liquid from his head because he has his head upside down in one hand by the handle, and his straw is being held on the other hand.

"Hey, what's the big idea?" Cuphead asks.

Mugman places his straw and head back in place and says, "It was for your own safety." and crosses his arms.

"Well, that's just great. I guess now we're not gonna make it to the movie!" Cuphead complains.

Ah, well, excuse me for caring about you staying in one piece! " Mugman says.

Then Cuphead says, "You're one piece. You're A piece of work!"

Mugman gasps in shock.

Then Cuphead complains, "You're always finding something to whine about."

Then Muman says, "Well, you're always jumping in without thinking! Someone's gotta be the voice of reason!"

"Yes, sir! Officer Mugman of the fun police!" Cuphead salutes and still complains.

Then Mugman angrily says, "Well! If I'm so awful, maybe you need a new brother." and turns away with his arms crossed, "Hmm!"

Suddenly, Cuphead says, "That's a great idea!"

"What?" Mugman asks, shocked.

"Sure! You're overprotective and lame, so I'll find another brother!" Cuphead says.

Mugman does feel hurt, but angrily says, "Well, fine! Who even needs you?"

" I certainly don't need you. Good day!" Cuphead says, and walks away with the rocket over his head.

But then walks in the opposite direction, "That's the cliff over there. I'm actually going this way. "

Soon, Cuphead is sitting on a bench in Inkwell Park, trying to find a new brother.

"All right, let's find that new brother," Cuphead says, and searches around.

He soon sees two spoons running past as they fly their kites and laugh. Then turns his head to see two twin cats playing in the sandbox. He even see Ribby and Croaks playing on the seesaw

Each brother goes up and down as each of them cheer, "Whee! Yay! Whee! Yay! Whee! Yay!"

Soon, Cuphead is disappointed, "Meh."

He gets off the bench and says, "All the brothers are already taken."

Then begins to walk away. Suddenly, the sound of a bicycle bell rings, and something zips right past him.

Cuphead turns his head and wonders, "What was that?"

He looks to see something or someone speeding very fast. They jump on the rim of the fountain and ride around in a circle. Then jumps off and rides up the hill and jumps off the cliff and performs a flip.

Cuphead is amazed, "Who is that kid?"

Cuphead runs after him, "Hey, kid!"

Then pushes the two spoon brothers out of the way, "Where'd he go?"

Cuphead looks around to see an old woman snoring on the bench. Then look to see a picnic couple.

"Huh? Eh?" Cuphead looks around, and notices someone else.

The one he sees is a young bowl boy. He has a large red nose, lime-green bow tie, buck teeth, and three freckles on his cheeks. He also wears shiny black shoes, and has a spoon in his noggin. He is also riding on a red tricycle with a big smile on his face.

The boy waves his hand and asks, "Looking for someone, Cuphead?"

Cuphead groans in annoyance, "Ugh. Get out of here, Bowlboy!" and pushes Bowlboy away, and looks around "I'm looking for that kid that was doing all those crazy stunts!"

Bowlboy pedals back as he giggles, "Then look no further."

Then Bowlboy begins to stand on the bike and performs a balancing act.

"Wait, that was you?" Cuphead asks, shocked.

"That's right," Bowlboy says, and performs a flip and lands on the ground.

He reaches into his bowl, pulls out a crossbow, fires it, and pulls himself up.

Amazed, Cuphead says, "I had no idea you were such a-"

"Loose cannon?" Bowlbow replies, and swings on the ripe.

"That's my favorite kind of cannon!" Cupheas says.

"Wanna get silly with a bowl?" Bowlboy asks, still swinging around.

"Do I?" Cuphead replies, excited.

Bowlboy jumps to the ground and says, "One thing you gotta know first. Bowlboy's always got a few tricks up his sleeve." and shows a rather creepy smile.

"I love tricks!" Cuphead says, excited.

"Then check this out," Bowlboy says.

He giggles as he turns his head around in a 360. Once turn around, he has multiple dynamite in his mouth, and they're all lit.

Cuphead screams and panics, "Spit that out!"

Then presses his cheeks, "Ptooey!" and spit the dynamite out.

Cuphead catches it and panics, "Ah, ah, ah, ah, whoa!"

Then tosses it away, and the dynamite explodes, and people are sent flying with a scream.

Then Cuphead shouts at him, You almost killed me! You are irresponsible, careless, and simply unhinged!"

In the matter of seconds, he gets on his knees, his hands together and begs, "Be my new brother!"

Meanwhile, back at the cottage, Mugman has been sitting on the couch for sometime.

Mugman looks at the clock and says, "Huh. Three o'clock, and not a single contusion. This might not be so bad after all."

And picks up a book and begins to read.

Soon, Red Rose walks into the living room to see Mugman reading a book.

"Hey Mugman, how are you doing?" Red Rose asks.

"Doing fine. Now that I have some peace and quiet," Mugman answers.

"Where's Cuphead? I thought you both went to the movies together?" Red Rose asks.

"Cuphead is looking for his 'new brother'," Mugman answers.

"New brother?" Red Rose says, confused.

Then asks, "Let me guess, you both got another argument?"

"You guessed right. Cuphead thinks I'm the fun police and thinks I'm overprotective and lame," Mugman says.

"I see," Red Rose says.

"Yeah. Well, he's going to need a lot of luck to find a brother who can handle him being a loose cannon," Mugman says.

Meanwhile, Cuphead and Bowlboy are having a blast. They both are at the docks and have anchors tied to them and throw them into the water, dragging them into the sea.

Then, Cuphead and Bowlboy are riding on top of the cable car. Bowlboy secretly sneaks behind the peanut conductor and uses a peashooter to launch a dart on the back of its head, and is soon knocked out. He falls on the button, so the cable car is going faster as the boys on the car cheer in excitement.

Then they have lunch at the 'Chili Jims,' for a bowl of chili. Bowlboy picks up the 'Wimpy' hot sauce, and Cuphead is disappointed. But Bowlboy tosses it away and picks up a super hot salsa with a skull on it. Cuphead exclaims happily. Then Bowlboy squeezes the hot sauce in the chili. And the boys eat it. Then the boys scream as fires explode from the top and windows of the eatery.

Back at the cottage, Mugman is fast asleep on the couch with the book covering his face. As he sleeps, Mugman lets out snoring sounds. Mugman soon wakes up to hear the door slam open.

Cuphead enters the house and walks into the kitchen, "Mugsy, I can't thank you enough for what you said earlier. I already found a new brother!" and looking through places and tossing a few things.

"You did?" Mugman asks, shocked.

Then Cuphead pokes his head out and asks, "Hey, where do we keep the gunpowder?"

"Between the flour and sugar, where it's always been," Mugman answers.

"Thanks, pal," Cuphed says, and continues searching.

Then Cuphead says, "There you are." and pushes the stuff out of the way.

Then Red Rose walks in, "Hi Cuphead."

"Hey Red Rose, guess what I got myself a new brother, and he's a lot like me. He had a ton of fun together," Cuphead says.

"Um that sounds nice," Red Rose says, a little skeptic.

Then asks, "So what are you up to there?"

"Looking for the gunpowder," Cuphead says.

"What is your new brother a pirate or something?" Red Rose asks.

"Like a pirate, but better," Cuphead answers.

Then Cuphead leaves the house as he says, "Well, so long, Mughead. Bye Red Rose."

"Uh bye," Red Rose says.

Mugman gasps adly and feels hurt as he snuffles.

Hurt, Mugman says, "Well, who even needs a brother?!" and slams the door.

Then Mugman hears a vehicle come by and sees the mail truck. Mugman gasps in surprise. The mailman is about to put the mail in the box, until mugman blocks his way.

Mugman happily says, "Special delivery."

Then holds out a pie, "For you this time. It's a pie."

"No, thank you," the mailman says, and places the mail in the pie, "Here's your mail."

He's about to leave, but Mugman grabs his mailbag and says, "Wait, wait! Stay a while!"

"I need to deliver the mail," The mailman says, trying to pull the bag away.

But Mugman says, "What you need is a new brother. Just listen to how good this sounds. Mugman, Mailman. Mailman, Mugman. Mugman, Mailman. Mailman, Mugman. Mugman, Mailman. Mailman, Mugman. Mugman, Mailman. Mailman, Mugman."

However, the mailman walks back, climbs into the mail truck.

But Mugman is in the mail truck and continues, "Mugman, Mailman. Mailman, Mugman. Mugman, Mailman. Mail-"

Then the mailman kicks Mugman out of the turk and drives away.

Red Rose walks over and asks, "Are you okay?"

"I'm good," Mugman says.

Then begins to think, "Hmm. Guess I'll have to find a brother the old-fashioned way."

Soon, Mugman decides to put up an audition for his new brother. He even has a sign in front of the cottage saying 'Now Brother Auditions'. There's even already a long line. Mugman is sitting on a chair with a cardboard box as a desk with a quill and inkwell, and some paper.

"As instructed, please come prepared with two monologues and a song," Mugman instructs.

Red Rose walks out and asks, confused, "So this is your new idea."

"I might as well be professional," Mugman says.

Suddenly, he hears Cuphead, "Mugman? What are you doing?"

Mugman and Red Rose look to see Cuphead with Bowlboy. Cuphead is holding a rope while Bowlboy is pulling a wagon with a rocket, gunpowder, and other supplies. This is a real shock for the two, especially for Mugman.

"Bowlboy?" Mugman says, stunned and in slow motion.

Mugman approaches them in anger, "Your new brother is Bowlboy?!"

"Yeah. Bowlboy's up for anything, and he's always got a few tricks up his sleeve," Cuphead says.

"I'm a wild little bowl," Bowlboy says with a creepy smile.

"Yeah," Red Rose says, skeptically.

Then asks, "Are you sure about this? I mean, are you two seriously going to be brothers."

"Yeah. And Bowlboy and I are going to have some real fun," Cuphead says.

Then turns to Bowlboy, "Come on, Bowlsy, we got a jetpack to make."

Soon, the two take their leave to laugh with smiles on their faces.

Mugman calls out, "Don't expect me to pick up the pieces when you get shattered!"

Mugman approaches the lightbulb wearing glasses and points to him, "You, Bulbface, you're hired."

"Um, I didn't prepare a monologue or a song," Bulbface nervously says.

"Doesn't matter, we're brothers now," Mufman says, taking Bulbface's wrists and drags him away.

"Please be gentle. I'm very fragile!" Bulbface panics.

Red Rose sighs and says, "This is going to end badly."

Meanwhile, Bowlboy and Cuphead are working on the rocket.

"Hey, Cuphead, try this on for size," Bowlboy happily says.

Then sings, "Cuphead, Bowlboy. Bowlboy, Cuphead. I like how that sounds."

Cuphead soon notices the gunpowder is leaking out and quickly puts a bandage over the hole.

Cuphead asks, "Uh, you sure this thing's safe?"

Bowlboy jumps down, "Well, well, well! What happened to not being too worried about stuff?" and wraps his arm around Cuphead's shoulder, "Just think about it this way. Boring old Mugman would never do anything this crazy."

Cupehad thought for a bit, "Hmm. Good point."

"Mm-hmm," Bowlboy replies

Then the two continue to work on the rocket.

Meanwhile, Bulboy is sitting at the table and is nervously shaking.

Mugman walks over with a checkerboard and says, "How about a nice, relaxing game of checkers?" and place it on the table with the checker pieces already set.

Then asks, "You want to be red or black?

Bulbface deep breaths in fear. Then begins to panic, Checkers? Without helmets? This cottage is a death trap!"

He then runs out of the cottage and slams the door closed.

Mugman angrily says,"Fine, go! Who needs you, Officer Bulbface of the fun police?!" and let out a salute.

Suddenly, Red Rose walks in and laughs a little.

"What's so funny?" Mugman asks.

"Sorry I didn't mean to laugh, but the way you say and salute, I expect Cuphead to say something like that," Red Rose says.

Mugman soon realizes it, "Um yeah. I guess this is something Cuphead would say."

Mugman then slumps on the chair and says, "Aw, why can't there be anyone like Cuphead?"

Red Rose then kneels down and says, "Maybe this will be a good idea to talk to Cuphead."

"I don't know. He has Bowlboy now," Mugman says.

"Maybe, but I don't know if Bowlboy would make a good brother. I mean, sure I heard he's a loose cannon like Cuphead, but he's kind of creepy," Red Rose says.

But then says to Cuphead, "But if you miss Cuphead, maybe you should talk to him, and let him know that you want to be brothers with him again. I mean, I wouldn't really know what it's like to have siblings, but I see that despite everything that happens, you two are very close. It's up to you on how things go with your brother."

Mugman then thinks about what Red Rose says, and has decided what choice to make.

Meanwhile, cuphead and Bowlboy are tied on to the rocket.

Bowlboy ties the rope and says, "Now before we get jetpacking, there's something I gotta say, brother to brother. It's a real Bowlboy doozy!"

"Lay it on me, Double B," Cuphead says.

"I've never done any of this crazy stuff before," Bowlboy says.

Cuphead is shocked and says, "Wait. But all day, you've been irresponsible, careless, and simply unhinged."

"Well, I was just doing what I thought you would do," Bowlboy says.

Suddenly, Bowlboy begins to say with a creepy smile, "I want to learn from you, Cuphead, and be just like you, Cuphead, and become you, Cuphead!"

This really creeped Cuphead out and asks, "What was that last part?"

"Nothing," Bowlboy says and lights the fuse.

Then Bowlboy lit the fuse.

Seeing how dangerous this is, Cuphead slips his arms free, "Okay, that's it." and begins to push himself free from the roep.

Seeing Cuphead leaving, Bowlboy asks, "Hey! Where you going?"

"Back to my real brother. I'm not getting shattered with you!" Cuphead says as finally slips through the rope.

"But I thought we were…" And the rocket launches Bowlboy into the air as he screams, "...brothers!"

Cuphead cries out, "Oh no! Bowlboy!"

The rocket flies across the skies with Bowlboy tied to it. Then the rocket makes a nose dive down into the canyon. Then the rocket flies back up, but runs out of power. Then the rocket explodes.

Bowlboy calls out, "I'm okay!"

Then Bowlboy drops down the cannon and shatters to the ground.

Bowlboy weakly calls out, "I'm still okay."

Cuphead leans forward to see Bowlboy shattered to pieces. Then a small pebble falls off the cliff and gently hit Bowlboy's face. Then shatters to pieces. Cuphead winces in reply.

Suddenly, Cuphead hears Mugman screams, "Cuphead! You were right!"

Cupheadf turns his head to see Mugman running over to Cuphead with a rocket tied to him and the fuse is lit.

"I am too overprotective. I wanna be reckless like you!" Mugman cries out.

Seeing the rocket, Cuphead cires out, "No, Mugsy! No!"

But Mugman doesn't listen and grabs Cuphead. Then the rocket launches them both in the air.

Cuphead cries out, "Actually, you were right the whole time!"

"Wait, what?" Mugman asks.

The rocket soon runs out of fuel, and falls directly towards the ground of the canyon, and then the rocket explodes once colliding to the ground.

After the little rocket crashing fiasco, Cuphead and Mugman are now in the Inkwell Hospital. Both of them are in the hospital bed and have casts and bandages all over their body, including their straws.

Soon, Mugman apologizes to Cuphead, "I'm sorry, Cuphead. I wish I'd never suggested we find new brothers."

Then Cuphead says, "I'm glad it happened."

"Huh?" Mugman replies, confused.

Yeah, 'cause it made me realize you're more than just my brother, you're one of my best friends, and that's how it's always gonna be," Cuphead says.

"Oh, gee, Cuphead. That's real nice," Mugman says, feeling touched. "I'd hug you if my spine wasn't shattered."

"Same here, Mugsy," Cuphead says.

Suddenly the doctor says, "Hello boys. You have a visitor."

The door opens and Red Rose walks in with two bouquets of flowers and two small boxes of chocolate.

"Hi Cuphead. Mugman. How are you both feeling?" Red Rose asks.

"Hey Red Rose, we're doing fine, but we can't move," Cuphead says.

"And our bodies still feel sore," Mugman says.

"I'm glad you guys are alright, despite everything that has happened," Red Rose.

"Don't worry Rose, Mugman and I learned a valuable lesson from this mess," Cuphead says.

"Yeah. No more having new brothers, and we're happy with having each other as brothers and best friends," Mugman says.

"That's very sweet. I'm glad you two were able to patch things up," Red Rose says.

"Thanks," Mugman says.

"Well, all's well that ends well," Cuphead says.

Just then, they hear footsteps and look to see a nurse passing by with a cart that has the next patient. To Red Rose and the boys' shock, they see the pieces of Bowlboy in the cart.

Bowlboy freebly waves as he weakly greets, "Hiya fellas" while the nurse carts him off into his own room to be tended and put back together.

Red Rose and the boys are shocked to see Bowlboy has in a way miraculously survived, despite being in pieces.

Cuphed asks, "Anyone agreeing to not hangout with that guy once we get out of the hospital or ever again for that matter."

"Agree!" Mugman and Red Rose answer with a nod.