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luluguardainofcreative · 7 years ago

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Cuphead: The Little Cala Ch.1

It was a year now on Inkwells Isles since The Devil was defeated by the two brothers: Cuphead and Mugman. There were some changes in everyone’s daily lives since everyone’s soul was free, for the brothers they seem to have gone to the seaside more often because of someone who lived there. It was more the fact that she couldn’t visit the most of the Isle in the same way as her friends, but she did enjoy their visit.

Cala showed the some of the best places on the beach, where to swim without dealing with everyone or just hangout having some local drinks. Cala was happy when ever the brothers came, she was more happy when Mugman came, even if it was just to say hello.

She was a little envesy because she couldn’t see the rest of Isles, even if she could swim to one isle to the other. She couldn’t really enjoy what everyone talk about. Like riding on a rollercoaster, catch butterflies, see one of Sally’s plays or even taste certain things like ice cream. She does wonder what the rest of the isles look like.

She tried not to be too upset about it, she had to remember the fact her soul was free because of the brothers, she lost count how much she apologized to them about their fight. She was happy about that, she had to remind herself each day.

“I’m free.” She said to herself, even if she had to sing it to herself. Cala sat on of the undersea rocks while she heard everyone on the beach getting ready to watch a meteor shower that only happens every 100 years and it just happen to be the day the brothers defected The Devil. Cala was excited to see it but she couldn’t enjoy the fun that was going on land.

She could hear Mugman giggling with Cuphead and the others. “What’s wrong?” One of the fish ask noticing she was a little upset. “You’re normally happy when you hear Muggy up there?” Cala’s face turn to a dark purple as she cover her face, Cala love hearing Mugman’s laugh or when he called out her name out. She could hear him laughing with the others, she wanted to be a part it.

“Oooh I get it.” Another said hearing Mugman laugh. “Cala, you have us.” One said “We can do fun stuff.” Cala just gave them a look, it wasn’t the same, seaweed tea wasn’t as good what everyone else drinks, not like the ones she had at the casino, but it wasn’t the same.

“I know, but I can’t enjoy some stuff like the others.” She told them. “You know..” She gave a small smile to them, before she could finish her thought to them she heard her name being called.

She swim up to the surface seeing Cuphead and Mugman on one of the beaches which was the least crowded right now. “Hey Cala.” Cuphead said as she pop of the sea seeing the brothers.

Mugman blush a little seeing their mermaid friend. “How are you two?” She asked leaning against the sand. Cuphead was telling her they were fine and having a good time, Mugman was just in awe. Her smile, her eyes, her voice, he was just so mesmerized by her beauty.

“Mugs? Mugs? Mugs!” Cuphead yelled as Mugman jump a little. Cala giggle as Mugman blushed till he said something. “So...excited for the meteor shower?” Mugman ask

Cala smile as her tail hit against the water making waves as some of the children of Inkwells jump into the waves that Cala was making. “Yes, I am.” She gave a best smile to them as Mugman just went red feeling his heart skip a few beats.

“Grandpa Kettle something about tonight.” Cuphead said to her as Mugman shake his head a little to get himself together. “It’s an old story he told us, sort like wishing on a shooting star.” Cuphead said. “If you make a special wish during the shower it might come ture or something like?”

Cala giggle a little as it sounded so sweet and cute which seem to be something the boys’ guardian; Elder Kettle would tell them. If it was true, Cala had something in mind, but she didn’t want to make the the boys upset, but mostly Mugman.

“Um...Cala…um...can I...can I…” Mugman was trying to get some words out till Cuphead stop for a moment asking if Cala would like anything from the little fair that was going on. She took a moment to think about before answering that question. She wanted to try everything, cotton candy, cookies, caramel popcorn, but she really wanted to try some ice cream mainly this cookie dough ice cream that Mugman like so much.

“Why not some cotton candy?” Cala said as Cuphead gave her a thumb ups, Mugman blushed as he was frozen in place as if he was turn into stone. Cuphead called out to his brother as Mugman yelled back at him that we will be there in a bit.

“Cala...i..I was just..I was just...well…” Mugman thought about this for a little while, he was trying to build up enough courage to ask her to go on a date or something. He practice a few times trying to find the right words to say to her. “Mugs! Come on there’s going to be a line!” Cupheads yell across the beach.

Mugman’s face blush as he told his brother he’ll be there till he look back Cala. “I’ll ask you later, o-okay?” he smiled at her as she did the same. “Sure thing sweetie.” She said as Mugman ran up to his brother.

She watched as they were out of her view, she let out a small sigh escape from her lips. “I think someone was trying to ask you out?” Cala looked over to her right to see Hilda with Bon Bon who happen to be wearing a little summer dress with umbrella to block some of sunlight hitting against her face.

Cala blush as Hilda chuckle a little till Bon Bon close up her umbrella and hitting Hilda on the head a little, just to make sure she didn’t tease her about Mugman.

“Well if I was able to do more.” Cala said as her smile faded into a sad one. Hilda and Bon Bon look at each other till Hilda gave her an encouraging. “Oh sweetie, he likes you the way you are.” Bon Bon said giving her sweet smile than her angry frown that she use to carry around when she was in debited to The Devil.

“Well it’s obvious he does, if his brother didn’t get to interrupt the moment.” Hilda said teasing. Cala knew she was right about that, it wasn’t Cuphead’s fault for it, but they did have some time together without him.

Mugman just seem too shy to even say what he wanted to say, but sometime she did sing a little when she think about him, but she never sang who it was but between her and her fish friends they knew it was about Mugman.

“Hey Hildy why don’t you ask out Cups and Cala and Mugman can have some time together.” Bon Bon suggest as Hilda’s face turn bright red with angry. “No freaking way! I don’t like that sippy cup!” She yelled starting to stream up as Bon Bon and Cala giggled at her reaction.

“So, did you ask her?” Cuphead asked Mugman as they stood in line for some cotton candy. Mugman’s face turn red covering it up feeling overwhelmed as he wanted to hide it in a paperbug. “I’m taking that as a no.” Cuphead place a hand on his shoulder.

“But you did manage to get a few more words out this time.” Mugman just wanted to scream into something even if his brother was trying to encourage or comfort him. “Wanna do some more practice tomorrow?” Cuphead ask his brother. “Sure, I just gotta keep trying.” Mugman said as the line move till someone walk in between them. The brothers got a little annoyed when the person stood in front of them as if they were doing this on purpose.

“Well, well, well, if isn’t Cuphead and Mughead.” The brothers froze as they got their finger guns ready to fire at any moment.

Of all people they would run into today they had no idea they would run into the cousin’s sleazy owner; King Dice. King Dice’s appearance was slightly different from the day the brothers had left the cousin and destroy the soul contracts, he look like a mess from that clean and sly look he had.

“I’m not here to cause trouble. If I was, I would have done it by now.” He said pulling the collar on his shirt since his jacket was gone. “Beside, I’m here to watch shower too, can’t get a good view in hell now can I?” He told them but Cuphead and Mugman just glare at him waiting to see if he was up to something.

“Don’t believe me? Well I’ll be seeing you two around then. Maybe I’ll see you at my cousin again sometime.” he said laughing as he was leaving them. The brothers watch him leave the fair as Cuphead stick out his tongue at him while Mugman puff up his cheeks in anger.

“What a sleeze ball.” Cuphead said “You don’t think he’s up to something?” Mugman ask as they move up ahead of the line. Cuphead look at his brother for a moment till they were at the cotton candy stand finally as cuphead order three things of it. “I bet he can’t do anything, I mean we beat him and I think The Devil was anger at him.” They started to laugh and a giggle.

“Yeah, maybe he’s just mad because he became a loser.” Mugman giggle grabbing two of the cotton candies. Cuphead grab his taking a bite of it as Mugman was saving his when he gave Cala her cotton candy. The brothers made their back to the beach to see Cala talking with Bon Bon and Hilda. Mugman started to freeze up again as he held still.

The sun was setting just a little and it made Cala glow even more beautiful than she was already. Mugman’s face just went red as the liquid inside of his mug started to bubble up into hearts.

“Hey Mugs, you’re boiling over.” Cuphead point out as his brother stop for a moment almost jumping out his skin even dropping the cotton candies. “You got this.” Cuphead said pushing him a little up the beach towards her.

Mugman slowly walk up to Cala after his brother gave him a push as he handed her cotton candy. “H-h-h-h-h-here Cala.” Mugman lifted one arm up to her. Cala took it between her fingers. “Thank you sweetheart.” She said popping it into her mouth expect the stick it was on. Mugman was holding his still as he just stare at her.

“Take a picture, it'll last longer.” Hilda said to him as Mugman just cover his face again this time with the cotton candy. It was getting dark soon as everyone was settling down on the beach waiting for the showers to come, it would be any second by nowm to pass the time Cuphead and his brother along with Cala, Hilda and Bon Bon played a little card game as each of them waited to see the first sign of the shower.

“Who has a two?” Hidla ask waiting to see who had a card. Mugman had one he didn’t seem to say anything since he was sitting so close to Cala. He was so flustered that couldn’t keep focus on the game till he noticed the first shooting star that appeared as another one came across the sky.

“Golly..” Mugman said out loud as the others notice the meteor shower had started setting the cards aside. “Let start making a wish!” Cuphead said as he started to make his wish.

Hilda just played along with idea as Bon Bon join in wishing with all her heart. Cala did so as well as she watch the meteor shower go on. She look over at Mugman making a wish as well, she closed her eyes making her wish with all her might. When she finish making her wish, she look over at Mugman who was still wishing till he finish along with the others.

“Well that was silly.” Hilda said crossing her arms. Bon Bon giggle while the brothers giggle too, Cala smile as she remain looking at Mugman. She really wish he didn’t have to leave, she would love to do more with him. She look back at the shower till it was over. A few more meteor shot across the sky till the touch the sea’s line it was over.

Everyone was either packing up to go home or hang out a little longer. “Well, I have work to do, see you guys later.” Hilda said heading to her home the long way, waving back at them. Bon Bon also said her goodbyes as she return home as well. The brothers pack up too.

“Hey Mugs do have something to you wanna ask Cala before we go?” Mugman froze up again as he look at her.

He just had to ask her out or something, he started to get fluster again, but he should be able to get the words out this time. “C-cala..I was wondering...I..I wanted to..what did you wish for?” Not what Mugman meant to say but he was curious to know what she wish for. Cala only smile at him as she gave him a wink at him.

“I’ll tell you later.” She said giving him her biggest smile. Mugman blushed saying his goodbyes as they started to head back home, Cala watched him and Cuphead leave she felt sad, she didn’t want to show her real emotions till everyone left but she dive right down to the sea till everyone was gone.

It was an hour now as she swam back up, she didn’t see anyone around as she took a deep breath. “I wish I could be with you and the others more…” She said out loud softly till she swam back down to her home.

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Hey Mugs @kyzer-aqueron here’s the first chapter. Enjoy!~

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