#trouble in inkwell isles

[cuppatrouble]

Cuphead

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Ace of Diamonds

Ceramic Cup

September 29

Bisexual

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Currently living on Inkwell Isle One, with his twin brother Mugman and his grandfather, the Elder Kettle.

Cuphead is widely infamous across the Inkwell Isles as being one of the two toons who freed 20+ others from overdue debts to the Devil. Nowadays though, he's more locally known as being a general nuisance and headache, causing trouble and doing things he shouldn't be doing all across the Isles.

Cuphead struggles often with letting his greed and wanderlust get the best of him, always on the hunt for the next big adventure in his life. He can be reckless, and his love of gambling is still a prominent vice of his.

Despite it all, Cuphead's heart is in the right place. Even if he likes to pretend it isn't.

[popfizzles]

Does anyone else have a bad ending or is it just the Sins?

Well if you're asking if others have "soulless forms", it's just the sins. <:) But the dynamics it creates between the sins and their old friends/family sends ripples through everyone else's stories, creating "bad endings" for them too.

Here's a few that I've been rotating in my head these past few days;

Mac and Greed. Mac listens to Greed talk, and it makes him realize he deserves a whole lot more in life, after everything he's been through. The trouble is, Mac doesn't really know when to stop taking, and it lands him in some hot water.

Mojito and Envy. Mojito choked down so many hurt feelings regarding Red Solo for so long. Jax didn't deserve him like he did. Envy convinces Mojito to just take what should have been his in the first place, no matter the consequences.

Smith and Sloth. Smith works his ass off all week and never let's himself put his guard down. Sloth gets him to slow down for once. It's nice at first. But Smith ultimately starts napping through his life falling apart without him there to hold everything up.

Elder Kettle, Greed, and Envy. The Devil wants his two best repossession men to go all the way to Isle One and "do a welfare check on an old friend of his". The old man in the empty house insists that he owes nothing, and that the two should leave before things get complicated. But Greed and Envy know better. Everyone on Inkwell owes some kind of debt.

Yarrow and Sloth. King Dice's personal tailor provides costuming and uniforms for all the casino workers, including the sins. But for some reason, he seems to take longer during Sloth's fittings, and dote on her with a sad look on his features. Sloth doesn't mind. The man seems kind of like a workaholic, anyway.

[xshimaeraxx]

just like the divine | by me

Rating: Not Rated

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M, Other, Gen

Fandom: Cuphead (Video Game)

Relationships: The Devil/King Dice (Cuphead), Chips Bettigan/Phear Lap (Cuphead)

Additional Tags: Inspired by Casino Cups - askcupsandcasinos, Animal Instincts, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Nonbinary Character, 5+1 Things, Developing Friendships, Hybrids, Bird/Human Hybrids, humanised!everyone, Agender Character, Animal Traits, Footnotes, Crew as Family, Adult Cuphead (Cuphead), Adult Mugman (Cuphead), Genderfluid Character, i’m gayifing your silly l’il 1940s hit-’n’-run game and no one can stop me, Found Family, Tags May Change, Kidnapping, Some Plot, Background Relationships, no beta we get our arm cut off by the devil like cups, i will die on the hill of emotionally competent!king dice

Summary:

It was the same day that Kingsley noticed such that It happened for the first time, as a matter o’ fact—though just what ‘It’ actually was, he hadn’t a single actual idea. A shared hallucination, maybe, or a shared daydream, or something, anything that wasn’t real; because quite honestly, Kingsley—and the rest of the entire Casino crew, Dev included, Kingsley knew—was having some trouble believing it was actually, truly, genuinely, really real. Which, considering Kingsley’s life in general—queer icon of the Inkwell Isles; husband to the King of Hell; the most powerful Sinner in all of the (rumoured) nine circles of Hell—was quite a hard feeling to make him feel.

OR: Five times the Cupsiblings act like they’re something other then human and the Crew notices it, and one time the Cupsiblings are something other then human and someone bothers them for it.

[bored-person28]

Casino cups headcanons 2

The Devil has been avoiding walking around inkwell isles so that he won’t get spotted by heaven and get sent back to his pit in Hell, mostly because it can a take from a few decades to a century or two before he can break out again (And he worries that when he does, Dice won’t be alive anymore)

King Dice refuses to wear short sleeve shirts no matter how hot it gets inside the casino.

Cuphead used to mess with Mugman by put small pebbles and rocks into his head when he was sleeping.

Devil first time meeting Samuel after he faked his death was just him going “wait a second, Bitch didn’t you die?!” and Samuel just ended up laughing at him.

The original plan of killing the cup brothers or turning them into demons didn’t last longer than a month after they started working at the casino.

Cagney genuinely think that the Devil did something to the brothers in order to get them to work for him, doesn’t help that he promised Elder Kettle that he would keep them out of trouble after he died.

Tuli is actively making those thoughts worse by telling him that King Dice pulled Mugman away when they were talking to each other when she had visited the Casino , (she worded so that it sounded like they were only talking for about two minutes in total).

King Dice has been feeling like he is being watched when he is running errands in Inkwell.

Devil knows that he’s a crybaby, he just doesn’t enjoy being reminded and mocked about it.

Cuphead was shocked when he realized that the Daisy had snuck into his coat, considering that it had previously refused to go outside (He’s wondering why Gabriel made it so uncomfortable it would rather be outside then near him).

Chalice isn’t going anywhere in the Astral plane because Heaven wants to wait until whatever is going on with the Cup brothers is over.

[gemwing1988]

A Little Help from a Friend

A remake of an old fic to thank @lovegabe1999 for doing a small fanart of her OC, Shan Lee protecting my persona from the Devil about a year ago. The last one was a bit rushed and I thought I’d redo it from scratch with a few changes since I decided that my original outfit design would be best suited for a future Kingdom Hearts AU in the distant future.

The Devil and Dijimmi belong to StudioMDHR, Shan Lee is created and owned by the lovely @lovegabe1999 and Katie Gemwing is the persona of yours truly.

It was a peaceful and beautiful day on the Inkwell Isles after months of peace and tranquillity.

For the young demi-goddess, Shan Lee, things couldn’t have been better.

Things have been peaceful since the Devil was defeated by the brave young brothers, Cuphead and Mugman and all of the former debtors who made a deal with him had been cleared of their debts.

Shan Lee’s included.

Today, she and her good friend, Dijimmi the Great, were out on a picnic over at a peaceful little glade in the woods, enjoying the weather and the scenery.

“This is the life.” Shan Lee sighed as she took a sip of her ice cold beverage.

“You can say that again.” Dijimmi happily agreed before taking a couple of contented puffs of his pipe.

They could have never asked for a better day to spend some time together. And since the Devil hadn’t shown his face up on the surface for the passing months, it would seem no one had to worry about him fearing his ugly, hairy face again anytime soon.

Or so they thought…

Just then, a piercing scream shattered the tranquil silence, disrupting the songs of nature.

Shan Lee gasped as she nearly dropped her cup. The scream was so sudden, it made Dijimmi accidentally inhale some smoke down his throat, causing him to cough on it.

“W-wh-what th-the heck w-was th-that?!” Dijimmi sputtered as he lightly pounded in his chest to clear the pipe smoke out.

“I-I don’t know.” Shan Lee answered, getting up from the red and white checkerboard print picnic blanket. “But what I do know is that it sounds like somebody’s in trouble! Hurry! We’d better go see if they need help!”

Once Djimmi recovered from his smoke fiasco, he and Shan Lee hurried towards the source of the scream which was deep in the woods. They soon entered the clearing to see that a person they had never met before is being chased down by none other but the Devil himself, who was in his serpent dragon form.

The person he was terrorizing was a young woman with fair skin, dark chocolate brown hair in a short bobcut and light blue eyes.

She wore a crystal denim jacket with breast pockets, white rolled-up cuffs on the sleeves, hoodie pockets and a midnight blue hidden Mickey Mouse patch on the right breast of the jacket. Underneath the jacket is a midnight blue tank top with a light blue collar and shoulders, medium blue denim jeans, a light purple belt and black knee-length boots.

On her right wrist is a bracelet made from light blue woven cords with three beads (two are pearl white and the one in the middle is a crocus purple) and a silver heart locket bracelet with what appears to be a tear shaped pearl in the centre. On the left wrist is a silver bracelet.

Around her neck is a silver locket designed and shaped like a book with a heart and what appears to be wings engravings as well as a teardrop-shaped diamond in the centre.

The young woman was frantically running away from the Devil, all the while struggling to pry off a golden cuff-like band that was wrapped around her left wrist.

“The Devil!” Dijimmi gasped.

“And that woman’s in trouble!” Shan Lee cried.

The woman tripped over a rock and struggled to get back onto her feet until the Devil ensnared her in his furry coils, wrapping her up to her ribs in his clutches.

“Not so fast, darling!” The Devil sneered. “You’re not going anywhere! You’re mine now!”

“NO! Let me go!” The woman screamed, struggling in the demon’s coils.

“Oh, I could never let you go, my love.” The Devil crooned. “I’love keep you nice and snuggled in my grip.”

Much to the disgust of their unknown witnesses, the Devil leans his head down and flicks his tongue at the woman’s neck and cheek with his twin tongues before he nuzzles her cheek with his own.

“Ugh! That creep!” Shan Lee growled. “That does it!”

Without a second thought, she leapt out of hiding and drop kicked the Devil over the head.

“Ow!” The Devil yelled as the kick made him lose his grip and dropped the woman to the ground. “What in the-?!”

“You leave that poor woman alone, you creep!” Shan Lee demanded.

“What?! You!” The Devil snarled. “You stay out of this, you puny demi-goddess! This doesn’t concern you!”

“It most certainly does if it concerns you terrorizing and harassing innocent people like that girl here!”

The Devil hissed like an angry serpent as he lunged for Shan Lee, who got out a bo staff and whacked him across the face with it, making him shriek in pain.

Dijimmi, with his magic, duplicated himself, wearing cheerleader outfits and waving pom-poms as they cheered, “Rick ‘em, rack ‘em, rock ‘em, rake! Wallop that creepy old snake!”

“You! Sssshut up!” The Devil hissed, shooting a threatening glare at the orange genie.

His duplicates merging into a single himself again, Dijimmi got out a tiny flag with the letter “D” that has little devil horns and a tail on it in his hand and dully waved it, sarcastically cheering for the Devil in a blunt and bored tone:

“Devil, Devil, he’s our man. If he can’t do it… GREAT!!!”

While Shan Lee and the Devil continued to duke it out, the woman was struggling to remove the cuff still around her wrist, catching Dijimmi’s concern.

“You okay there, miss?” He asked.

“The Devil clamped this stupid cuff in me!” The woman in blue grunted. “I can’t get this darn thing off!”

“Oh! I can help with that!” Dijimmi offered.

With a snap of his fingers, the cuff magically snapped open and fell off the girl’s wrist.

“The Devil might be more powerful than me, but at least my magic’s strong enough to remove some small magic trinkets.” Dijimmi smirked proudly.

“Thanks.” The woman said. “Now I can be of some help!”

Just then, the woman transformed into a beautiful crystal blue dragon with a white underbelly, a white crest that resembles a mane, white spines in the small of her tail as well as a tuft of white fur at the tip and white claws. She has curved white horns atop of her head and dainty deer-like ears. She still has the same blue eyes and large feathery midnight blue wings to seem to sparkle like stars under the sunlight.

She a dark blueish-black necklace with the pendant being a round blue gemstone with two silver beads on each end as well as one at the bottom with purple scarf-like ribbons with light blue tips to resemble feathers. White-gold bracers with a blue teardrop-shaped gemstone at the top and tiny round blue ones at the bottom.

Roaring, the dragon flies towards the Devil, leaving Dijimmi dumbfounded with shock and confusion, mumbling, “That’s new…”

The Devil had Shan Lee cornered at a tree and was about to ensnare her when the dragon swiped his claws across his face, scratching his nose.

“OUCH!!!”

The dragon then opened her mouth and zapped the Devil with a stream of blue electricity.

ZAP ZAP ZAP!

With the Devil scorched from the zapping, Shan Lee took the opportunity to deliver the final blow, knocking the Devil out.

The Devil crumpled to the ground and returned to his normal form, beaten, battered and bruised with a couple of torn out fur and wearing a couple of bandages as he groaned.

“Thanks for the help.” The dragon smiled in gratitude. “The Devil just doesn’t know when to leave me alone.”

“Wait! You’re a dragon?!” Shan Lee exclaimed in surprise.

The dragon looked herself over before she shrugged, “Last I checked, yes. Technically, I’m half-dragon.”

“That’s so amazing!” Shan Lee beamed, overcoming her shock. “I just so happen to be a demi-goddess myself.”

“Really?” The dragon gasped. “That’s really amazing.”

“And no worries about helping you back there. It’s always good to help out someone in need. Most especially a new friend. I’m Shan Lee by the way. And this is my good friend, Dijimmi the Great.”

“Nice to meet you.” Dijimmi said, bowing in greeting.

“I’m very happy to meet you both.” The dragon smiled before she transformed back into a human.

“Y’know, we’ve never really met anyone like you before on the Isles.” Dijimmi stated. “That you can turn into a talking dragon, I mean. I know my pal, Grim Matchstick is a Dragin himself, but this is the first time I met a dragon with wings as unique as yours.”

“I can do lots of things.” The Dragin girl said. “By the way, I’m Katie. Katie Gemwing.”

“That’s such a beautiful name.” Shan Lee said. “But what was that all about with the Devil trying to kidnap you earlier?”

Katie shuddered. “Oh, that monster had up and decided to make me his wife and queen and use my magic for dimensional conquest. That’s a LONG story for another time.”

“Yeesh!” Dijimmi winced in disgust.

“Aw jeez! What is he? King Bowser?” Shan Lee grimanced.

“I’d might as well be the Princess Peach to his King Bowser if that’s the case.” Katie groaned.

Changing the subject, Shan Lee spoke, “Well, what matters is that you’re safe now. How about you join Jimmi and me for a picnic? You must be hungry from all of that.”

Katie blushed as she heard her own stomach grumble, gently placing her hand over it as if to stifle the growls.

“I guess I did missed out on lunch when I ended up here.” Katie replied sheepishly. “So yes, that would be so lovely, please.”

As Shan Lee and Dijimmi led Katie back to their picnic spot, Shan Lee realized this was the day she had made a new friend.

[ask-hildaberg]

Hi Hilda! You look pretty! Btw question, your thoughts with your inkwell isle neighbors? (Such as root pack, Ribby and Croaks, The cups, etc)

I'll be perfectly blunt, I don't engage with such lowlifes if I can help it. Those thuggish frogs Ribby and Croaks will get in a brawl with anyone, even a lady like me! Not to mention that nasty tendency to eat flies with their mouths open!

Carnation is one of the worst. Bad attitude, and he gives me the worst hay fever and allergies. I'm never setting foot near those meadows again, I'm telling you, unless I have some weed killer.

Then there's The Root Pack- how should I describe them? A bunch of vegetables with a penchant for trouble. I've had my pockets pinched once or twice by these guys. My solution- sauté them up with butter and garlic!

Goopy Le Grande is probably the only one who hasn't given me any trouble. Quite the opposite, he's sweet, handsome, and he has such nice eyebrows.... *babbles*

I think I mentioned the cups in a previous post and I'd rather not revisit the trauma of speaking about them again...

[koko-kittyrose29]

Allison Inkhart Info

Allison is the second oldest of the Inkheart siblings, she is a fallen angel who was born from the magic ink and the Devil's angel feathers. In this AU the Devil still has his angel wings and occasionally likes to fly over Inkwell Isles to clear his head, sometimes he molts his feathers while flying and some of them landed in the hidden magic ink spring lake known as Inkwell Springs where Boris was created. Those feathers created Allison Angel, who was found by a kid Boris while on a night walk with Audrey to Inkwell Springs.

Allison works as a well known fashion and costume designer in Inkwell City she moved there to keep an eye on Bendy and Boris after their mother asked her to, knowing well how much trouble those two get into. Since Allison has wings and able to make herself invisible she keeps an eye on her troublesome brothers in secret. Allison hides the fact she is a fallen angel by hiding her horns, halo, and wings in public, the only one she shows her true form to other than her family is Ms. Chalice who found out by accident after Allison found out about her being half ghost. Allison and Ms. Chalice became good friends then started a queerplantonic relationship after deciding to live together. They eventually become a romantic couple in the future but that's a story for another day.

[silver-tooth-the-panther]

Hey,I was wondering if you could write a safe oral vore story with the two characters Mugman and Calla Maria? (It's okay if you don't want to do it! And pls don't be afraid to take your time ok?☺️)

(Thank you for understanding, but don’t worry! I will always make time for these requests. In fact, This is my first fic request! I hope you enjoy it! Also please read the message at the bottom about the different Cuphead cannons)

Trusting the Sea Beast

(A Mugman and Cala Maria Vore Fanfic)

Warning: soft vore, if you don’t like it, don’t read.

Today was a very special day for Mugman. To him, it was the only day of the week that mattered. Today was Wednesday and on every Wednesday, Mugman would go visit his dear friend, Cala Maria. On this day, his heart would always fill with overwhelming happiness and his mood would be instantly uplifted.

Mugman left pretty early this morning, since it was a long way to get to Cala Maria’s domain in Inkwell Isle Three. Mugman started his journey with fresh optimism and he couldn’t help, skip along the way. However his skipping had caught someone’s attention. “Where are ya off to this early, Mugs?” A small gab hit Mugman’s shoulder stopping him in his tracks. It was Cuphead, Mugman’s brother, who had paused him.

Mugman chuckled. “I’m off to see Cala Maria. I thought you would know my weekly routine by now.” Cuphead rubbed the back of his neck and chuckled. “I do! I’m not an idiot.” Mugman rolled his eyes. “Uh huh. Says the guys who sold our souls for money.” Cuphead sighed. “Heh, you’re never gonna let me live that down, are ya?”

“Not as long as you’re still kicking. Just don’t get into any trouble, okay?” Mugman grinned.. “Don’t worry, I won’t.” Cuphead returned the smile. “And don’t let the mermaid eat ya!” Mugman almost growled at Cuphead’s crude joke. “She wouldn’t do that!” Cuphead chuckled nervously. “Joking Mugsy, only joking.” Mugman stared at the path in front of him. “Well I better get going.”

He walked up the hill, turned, and waved to his brother. “See ya later, Cuphead.” Mugman smiled softly. “Catch ya later, Mugs!” Cuphead waved back. Mugman turned to face the broad isle in front of him and continued on his journey.

It only took about forty five minutes to get to Inkwell Isle Three. On the way, Mugman had bought a box of squid livers and a bouquet of pastel pink tulips. “I sure hope she likes these.” Mugman thought to himself. It didn’t take long from there to reach the torn down ship where they always met up.

Mugman knocked twice on the broken pole with torn pieces of the purple sail. As he waited, Mugman gazed out to see an ocean of beauty. The morning sun created a layer of gold that mixed in with the light ocean blue. Thus creating one of the most beautiful paintings he had ever seen.

A low rumbling came from below. Mugman looked down with a soft smile that spread across his face, waiting his friend’s arrival. Suddenly, two hands reached up and gripped next to where Mugman was standing. The mermaid gently pulled herself up out of the ocean blue and was now face to face with lil Mugman.

“Hello, again.” Her Greek accent sounded sweet like a soft harp. Mugman couldn’t help but look in awe at her beauty. Cala Maria tilted her head, “Are you okay?” She giggled. Mugman snapped out of his trance. “Oh! Sorry, I didn’t mean to do that.” He chuckled nervously.

“No need to worry, it’s cute.” Cala Maria chuckled as well. Blush covered Mugman’s face. “Uh I um got these for you.” Mugman said as he held up the gifts. Cala Maria smiled. “Awww, you didn’t have to do that, Mugs.”

Cala Maria laid her hand out so that Mugman could climb on. He did so with the gifts in hand, careful not to let them slip. Cala Maria then gently bent her head down and kissed him on the top of his head. “Thank you . That was very sweet of you.”

Mugman grew flustered at the gesture and began to murmur softly. Cala couldn’t help but giggle at his shyness. “That reminds me! I have something for you too.” Mugman broke free from his trance. “Really?” He asked sweetly.

Cala Maria nodded and reached her free hand down into the water. It didn’t take her long to find what she was looking for. She pulled up something rather small in between her thumb and pointer finger. Then, Cala Maria gently placed the gift in front of Mugman.

It was a shiny, glittery shell with beautiful streaks of purple, blue, and green that made it look like a swirl of delicate paint. “It is one of the rarest shells in Inkwell Isle. I’ve only found three of them and this is my biggest one.”

Mugman brought the shell close to him. “Oh gee, thank you so much! This honestly means a lot to me! Oh wow!” Cala Maria chuckled, “I’m glad you like it. Now let’s head to my home so we can talk some more.”

The two headed off through the golden ocean. If they had traveled by boat, it would’ve taken a while to get there. However, they were able to reach the rocky cavern in just a few minutes, due to Cala Maria’s size. When they arrived, Cala Maria gently placed Mugman at the entrance to the cavern.

“Feel free to place the gifts beside the rocks near the ledge where you normally sit.” Cala Maria smiled. “Of course!” Mugman grinned with excitement. He made his way through the entrance and placed the gifts where Cala had told him to.

Then Mugman waited for her to arrive through the pool of water at the bottom of the cavern, since that was the way she could get in. Cala Maria made her way swiftly through the water to face her dearest friend. “So, tell what you did last week.”

Everything went like normal for the two. They talked about many interesting subjects. Mugman told Cala about his latest adventures and she told him about the latest happenings in the ocean. They both loved trading information about the different kinds of animals that they would see and the people they would meet. Of course, Cala Maria sang occasionally for Mugman, which he thoroughly enjoyed and always complimented her on.

They spent hours and hours together and could never seem to get enough. However, Mugman had lost track of time. “Oh no!” Mugman turned to see the night sky shining brightly through the entrance. “I didn’t realize how late it was!”

Cala Maria grew worried at her friend’s distress. “Well we better hurry along then. We wouldn’t want your family to worry about you.” Mugman’s face read of nervousness and fear. “What’s wrong?” Cala Maria asked sweetly.

“Well uh-“ Mugman sighed. “Ever since we’ve had that run in with the devil, I’ve always been nervous that he might come back for revenge.” Cala Maria gently put him in the palm of her hand, gazing worriedly. “I understand that, but what do you want to do?”

“I’m not sure.” He sighed. Cala Maria thought for a minute, suddenly an idea came to her mind. “How about you stay with me for the night. I can send a letter to your family using one of my eels.” Mugman looked up at her with a confused look.

“That could work, but where would I go?” Cala grimaced with worry. “Well I would have to keep you safe in here.” The mermaid pointed to her stomach. Shock overwhelmed Mugman. “Wait! We don’t have to do this, if you don’t want to.”

“No no, it’s okay.” Mugman moved forward. “I trust you.” Cala Maria gently smiled and put her hand close to her maw, gently opening it. Mugman crawled closer to her maw. “Just please be gentle.” And with that, he crawled inside.

It was dark and damp inside her maw. Mugman carefully moved forward, cautiously avoiding her sharp fangs. When Cala Maria felt the Mugman was at the back of her maw, she gently lifted her head and swallowed.

Mugman found himself in a warm, dark tunnel. The plush walls of Cala Maria’s throat gently led him down further and further into her body. The further he went, the more he could hear Carla’s gentle heartbeat beside him. After a few seconds, Mugman was placed into Cala Maria’s stomach.

The walls gently moved around Mugman, keeping him snuggled up like a warm blanket. The soft sounds of her stomach and heart were greatly soothing the poor cup. “Is everything alright?” Her muffled voice asked nervously.

“Yeah!” Mugman smiled softly. “It’s actually quite nice in here.” Cala Maria gently rubbed the small form in her stomach as she laid against the cavern wall. “That’s good. I’m glad that I was able to help.” Mugman snuggled into the plush walls around him. “Yeah, thank you! I don’t know what I would’ve done without you.”

Cala Maria chuckled. “You’re welcome.” She continued to rub her stomach, hoping to lull Mugman to sleep. Inside, Mugman felt his eyes getting heavy. Her tactics we’re definitely working. “Don’t worry, Mugs. Everything will be okay.” were the last words he heard before he went to sleep.

(Btw this story takes place within the game/book cannon. I’m personally uncomfortable putting it in the show canon because of the age gap and the fact that Mugman is 11. However, in the game/book, not only are they both teens, but the ship is actually canon. I understand why this might be uncomfortable to some, but please understand that Cuphead does have different canons depending on the medium.)

[biostris]

Heyo!! I just wanted to say, I love your writing and headcanons! If it's not too much trouble, could I get come hcs of Mortimer Freeze with a fire elemental reader? If not thats totally fine tho!

A/n: i have my fic parts done (just need to send them to someone and wrap everything up) so now I can go through some old asks! sorry, this took so long! also I can't find any Mortimer gifs so have snow.

: Mortimer Freeze x Fire Elemental! Reader Hc's:

You guys fit your tropes in more ways than one, or most would assume so anyways.

when he first saw you he was drawn to you, like a moth to a literal flame.

you were just so fascinating, different, and warm. It's the warmth that drew him to you the most, After all, he lives in the coldest place in possibly ALL the inkwell isles so it is rather rare he gets to feel anything above freezing.

You probably tried, and I mean TRIED, to sneak into his cult's meeting place, just to quell your curiosity but you were obviously spotted when most of his members began to pant and seemingly melt within your presence.

This would be a forbidden love deal, his cult members, who he adores as his own family, would try to make him stop seeing you but he couldn't.

Que the sappy meetings in some place you can both thrive, secret love letters, and running away together for days on end until people start to get suspicious.

would yall work out? maybe, with a little convincing on all sides maybe there would've been a compromise, but in the end, both of you are too scared to lose the other and start some sort of war between his cult and either your family or your own cult.

but don't worry, no one dies in this story, but your love is hidden from most of the world until things are settled. That or the cup bros. accidentally rat you out.

[animemangacartoonist2004]

Come with me to the Inkwell Isles,

it's just off the coast maybe twenty-nine miles.

Where there's good and there's bad,

and then there's in between,

With Cuphead, and Mugman, you'll see what I mean.

Ice cream and rockets, trouble never ends!

Watch these ding-dongs as they make new friends! (Zig-zag, Zig-zag!)

They'll need some help just to stay on track.

Oh no, there's that guy! You better watch your back!

So if you're lookin' for fun,

Cuphead and Mugman: Yes, we're lookin' for fun!

Narrator: And a dash of heebie-jeebies,

Cuphead and Mugman: We've got the heebie-jeebies.

Narrator: Then pack your bags and let's go!

Welcome to The Cuphead Show!

Welcome to The Cuphead Shooow!

[toonmania25]

Here's a cuphead oc I made on Instagram. her name is toonie teacups.

she's chalice's lil sister who keeps her out of trouble from scamming people (kinda like mugman but less shy) She hangs out a lot with the cup bros and has a BIG crush on a cute blue-nosed mug.

Charming used to be a thing she and chalice did together, but as chalice slowly starts scamming people, she stops and now it just chalice's thing

While chalice is known as the best dancer in inkwell isles, Toonie has a voice of an angle and often performs in the inkwell theater.

in the game, she was formally known as Toonetta teacups The legendary chalice's assistant who fought beside her on the wrath of the devil. when they both get stuck in the astral plane. they both worked together to find the way out

[cuppatrouble]

Val

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Ace of Hearts

Porcelain Cup

December 17

Bisexual Genderfluid

She/They

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Currently living on Inkwell Isle Three, in an apartment complex, rooming with their childhood friend, Boba. She met the twins years ago, having sat in the same detention room as Cuphead in high school.

Val works at a diner on Isle Two, as a waitress. When they have free time, they hang out with Cuphead, getting into trouble along with him and any others! They might not have the magic that Cuphead and Mugman are equipped with, but she holds her own just fine with her copper-gold hammer.

Val is very kind and fun-loving, always searching for her next good time. She's quite the stereotypical, alternative rock girl! However, Val struggles with their intense need to make everyone else happy before themselves, often putting their own wants on hold.

All in all, Val tries her best to follow her heart, wherever that may take her. For better, or for worse.

[popfizzles]

Will Rummer and Tumbler ever have a chance to go to the surface in the bad ending au or will they never see it and just be stuck in the casino (or hell) forever

Here's the thing;

If Rummer and Tumbler exist at all, that means that Cuphead and Mugman first had to beat the Devil and got away with burning the contracts.

Which means that Rummer and Tumbler have been on the surface before! They would travel up to cause trouble on the Inkwell Isles, disguised as Cuphead and Mugman and making bad on their names.

They would have seen the sun and the ocean and felt the breeze.

However, after Cuphead and Mugman give up their souls (for whatever reason it takes), they become Greed and Envy, which means Rummer and Tumbler wouldn't really HAVE a reason to go up on the surface any more.

And I'm not sure they'd remember the surface, either.

I bet they'd yearn for it.

Maybe on their next days off they'd take a trip up to the surface, and get to experience Inkwell as just. Rummer and Tumbler.

Then again, all their friends are down in Inkwell Hell.

What would be the point in leaving?

[hey-imma-fangirl]

Bored at the Christmas party do I did this:

The Cuphead Show Opening Theme if it was in the Welcome Back To The Casino AU

Come with me to the Inkwell Isles,

It’s just off the coast maybe 29 miles.

Where there’s good and there’s bad and then there’s in between.

With Cuphead and Mugma’am you’ll see what I mean.

Ice cream and rockets, trouble never ends!

Watch these ding-dongs as they make new friends.

They’ll need some help just to stay on track.

Oh No there’s that gal, you’d better watch your back!

Well if you’re looking for fun!

‘Yes we’re looking for fun!’

And a jab of hee-bie-gee-bies!

‘We’ve got the hee-bie-gee-bies!’

Then pack you bags and let’s go!

Welcome to the Cuphead Show!

Welcome to the Cuphead Show!

[indiekidsau]

Chap. 7-Brother Trouble

Alright! The next chapter and we’re adding two new characters to the mix! Cuphead and Mugman!

As well as some angst…but I plan some angst for this series, so that’s to be expected.

Thanks to @gigilefache for being my beta reader!

Enjoy!

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Cuphead and Mugman always stuck together like peanut butter and jelly. They lived in the Inkwell Isles away from the school with their caretaker, Elder Kettle. Like most siblings, they had their fights, but in the end, they were able to make up and become a team once again.

At least that's what usually happens…

During Science class, Cuphead and Mugman were working on chemical reactions so far everyone else had their chemical reactions perfectly, but Cuphead and Mugman still haven’t gotten anything. Mugman already had an idea of what they should do, but Cuphead told him to hold off on it because he got something better.

“Uh Cuphead, should you hurry up with the project? We’re next!” Mugman whispered.

“Oh don’t worry Mugsy! We’re gonna get an A this time!” Cuphead beamed. He then appeared with six chemical beakers, three in each hand ready to pour them at the same time.

Mugman’s eyes turned smaller seeing all the chemicals starting to bubble in Cuphead’s hand. A flood of foam came from the windows and into the hall shortly after an explosion happened in the classroom. The explosion was so loud everyone in Mr. Prince’s class looked up from their test to see foam in the hallways. 

Covered in said foam, Cuphead blinked before letting out a cheer. “That was awesome!” Soon the teacher marched towards Cuphead and Mugman glaring at them over their project. “Hi, Miss. Medusa.” The teacher let out a growl over Cuphead’s latest antics. 

Soon enough, Cuphead and Mugman were cleaning up all the foam in the classroom. Everyone else went to their other class while Cuphead and Mugman had to stay behind and clean. “I swore, I thought my chemical mixture would be able to give us an A.” Cuphead sighed as he finished cleaning his teacher’s desk.

“Your project didn’t get us an A, but we got an F+!” Mugman yelled.

Cuphead was surprised. “I didn’t know F’s had a plus at the end?” He thought.

Mugman growled in frustration seeing Cuphead being nonchalant over the ordeal. “Elder Kettle is gonna blow a gasket when we get home.”

“Aww relax, Mugsy. We won’t tell him.” Cuphead reassured his brother.

“Then how do we tell him about this letter he has to sign!” Mugman yelled, pulling the letter to show his brother. 

Cuphead looked at the letter and skimmed through it. He shrugged seeing that it didn’t sound like a problem. “Eh, I'm not too worried about it.”

Mugman let out a frustrating yell, slamming the mop on the ground. “This is what I don’t like!” He yelled.

“What?” Cuphead asked.

“This attitude! Your I ain’t too worried about it let’s double down attitude!” Mugman yelled, mocking Cuphead’s voice. “It always gets us into more trouble!”

“Pshh,” Cuphead replied, “not that much trouble!” Mugman glared and showed Cuphead the mess he had made earlier. “Ok yes that’s bad, but I don’t get why you're so upset!”

“I’m upset because I get pulled down by your stupid shenanigans!” Mugman yelled.

Cuphead gasped, feeling insulted. “They're not stupid! I tell you everything that I’m gonna be doing today, and you agreed to it!” He yelled back.

The cup bros' argument was so loud everyone came out of the classroom to see what in the world was going on. Some wanted to intervene while others enjoyed the drama that was going down.

“This is not the time to point fingers!” Mugman shouted. “Plus I never expected to go this far! I hate it when I get in trouble because of you!”

Then Cuphead snapped. “Well if you don’t like it, then I could just find a new brother, or better yet a new sibling that would love to get in trouble!”

Mugman felt his heart break. He wanted to cry, but he had to keep his pride up. “Y-you don’t mean that right?” He asked, lowering his tone.

Cuphead glared. “I mean it.” He said turning around and leaving.

Mugman froze before turning away and wiping the tears from his eyes. On the inside, he wanted to cry and apologize to his brother but on the outside, his pride was in the way telling him it was Cuphead’s fault and if he doesn’t want to be his brother anymore then that was his fault.

Everyone looked at Cuphead before looking at Mugman. The younger cup looked up at the kids. “What, if he doesn’t want to be my brother then that’s fine with me.” He said. Mugman then picked up the mop and started to clean the classroom as everyone started to leave, except one person; Sunny.

Sunny stared at Mugman for a bit. It didn’t take long for the latter to look up to see the boy stare at him, which started to make the younger cup uncomfortable. “Um…Sunny right?” Mugman asked.

“Right.” Sunny replied in a quiet tone.

Mugman felt sweat coming down. He didn’t know why the young boy stared at him, and he felt nervous to ask. “Um…” Mugman’s voice trailed till he looked at his mop giving him an idea. “Wanna help me clean up?” He asked.

Sunny shook his head before walking back to class. Mugman sighed and continued cleaning up alone.

By lunch, Mugman was done cleaning the classroom by himself. He held his lunch tray and looked at the tables seeing everyone seated with their friends and siblings. “Okay, just find a new table to sit at, I'm sure someone will accept you.” He said to himself.

Looking at all the tables, Mugman saw they were full. He then gave a small smile seeing the Afton siblings sitting together. “Well, that could work.” He said. Mugman made his way to the table the Aftons were sitting at, which made them look at the young cup. “Um…hey guys mind if I sit here?”

The Afton Siblings looked at one another, and just as Evan was about to speak Elizabeth and Michael laughed at the smaller cup. Mugman frowned as the two older Afton siblings left to sit somewhere else. Evan wanted to stay and keep Mugman company, but soon he heard Elizabeth and Michael call for him.

“Hey, little man! Hurry up!” Michael yelled.

Evan sighed. “Sorry.” He apologized as he grabbed his lunch and went to sit with his siblings somewhere else. Mugman sighed and decided to sit there. He turned to see Cuphead sitting with Kel, Hat, and Bow talking and laughing with the other three.

Mugman sighed seeing Cuphead having fun. He could’ve gotten up and apologized, but he felt Cuphead didn’t like him anymore. He turned away and went to eat his lunch. While he ate, Mugman heard two trays being put down causing him to look up to see Sunny and Basil sitting with him.

“We saw you sitting alone, so Sunny and I decided to sit with you.” Basil explained.

“Thanks.”Mugman replied, chuckling. The three started to eat their lunch together, but there was still that silence between the three.

Basil looked up from eating and glanced at Mugman. “You okay?” Basil asked.

“Y-yeah. Just glad I’m sitting with you and Sunny today.” Mugman lied. In reality, he felt lonely and angry about the entire ordeal with Cuphead. It was almost like Cuphead was glad to be away from him.

He wasn’t wrong. Mugman was more cautious and even sensitive than his brother. Though he was the glue to keep Cuphead from causing more trouble.

“Are you still mad at Cuphead?” Sunny asked.

“Y-yeah.” Mugman admitted. “But,” Mugman paused and turned to see Cuphead stacking chips with a spoon and when he slammed the end of the spoon he caught the chips with his mouth impressing everyone at the table, “he seems fine without me.”

“Do you mean that?” Sunny asked.

“Well, Cuphead was the one who said he didn’t want to be brothers, so yeah if that’s what he wants.” Mugman replied before continuing to eat.

Sunny sighed. “At least talk it out with him.” He mumbled.

“What was that?” Mugman asked.

“Nothing.” Sunny denied. Mugman was confused and went back to eating his lunch. Basil saw Sunny’s expression change and knew what his best friend was thinking about. He wanted to comfort his friend but decided to wait until after lunch to do so.

Once lunch was over, everyone went to class and things appeared normal, aside from Cuphead and Mugman ignoring and glaring at each other. Sunny sighed seeing the two brothers avoid one another.

By the time class was over, Mugman was already tired of the silence and decided to talk with Cuphead. The latter was having a conversation with Aubrey and her two friends; Kim and Vance sharing a laugh. The second Cuphead saw his brother and he excused himself.

“Anyways I’ll see you guys later.” Cuphead said waving goodbye.

Mugman’s eyes widened seeing Cuphead leave. “W-wait Cuphead!” Mugman yelled, however, his brother ignored him leaving Mugman upset. “Stupid Cuphead.” Mugman grumbled.

Sunny and Kel came by and heard those words. “I’m guessing it didn’t work out.” Kel said.

“I tried to talk to him, but he saw me and ignored me!” Mugman yelled. “Honestly if he wants to play that game, fine!”

Kel turned to see Sunny clutching his stuff tightly as he trembled. Kel gulped and turned to face Mugman. “C-come on Mugs you don’t mean that do you?” He asked, giving a nervous chuckle.

“Of course I do! Honestly, I’m glad Cuphead isn’t my brother! And if anything happened to him I won’t be there because he’s the one who said he didn’t need me anyways!” Mugman shouted.

Those words made Sunny snap. He dropped his stuff and in a flash, he slammed Mugman into the lockers.

SLAM!

All was heard from the other end of the hall. “Sunny!” Kel yelled.

“What the fuck? Sunny!” Aubrey yelled heading towards her friend.

Mugman trembled as Sunny gripped his shoulders, tight. He felt pain as Sunny glared and slammed him into the lockers again. Mugman tried to speak, but Sunny slammed him a third time. That time, Aubrey and Kel grabbed their friend and tried to pry him off Mugman.

“Sunny! What’s wrong with you?” Kel asked.

“Can’t you see you're hurting him?” Aubrey asked.

Sunny growled, but soon he loosened his grip on Mugman. The latter slid to the ground trying to catch his breath. He slowly moved his hand to where his handle is and was surprised it wasn’t broken. Mugman then turned to see everyone horrified and whispering about what just happened. He saw Aubrey and Kel scolding Sunny over his behavior, but with everyone concerned for the young mug he couldn’t hear what they were saying.

“What’s going on?!” Mr. Prince yelled. Everyone turned to the teacher, while some left for their class.

After Aubrey and Kel were done scolding their friend, Sunny walked up to Mugman, which made the latter scared of what the boy was going to do to him. “Meet me in the music room after school.” Sunny said before walking to class.

This made Mugman feel horrified. The two friends of Sunny went over to the young cup to check to see if he was alright. “You okay?” Aubrey asked.

“He’s…gonna kill me. Sunny’s gonna kill me.” Mugman trembled.

“Mugman, relax,” Kel reassured the young cup, “Sunny isn’t gonna kill you.”

“Yeah, Sunny isn’t the kind to kill anyone.” Aubrey added.

Mugman’s face formed into an unimpressed one. Why would Sunny’s friends say that when Sunny was ready to kill him just now? Kel gave a nervous chuckle, but let out a sigh. 

Basil, who saw the whole thing, gave a gulp as he slowly walked towards the trio. “Mugman, if it makes you feel better I can come with you.” Basil suggested.

“Really?” Mugman asked. Basil nodded. The young cup wasn’t sure, but gave a small smile and nodded. 

——————

By the time school was over, Mugman was horrified as Basil had to drag the young cup to the music room. Just 5 minutes before the bell rang, Mugman’s anxiety peaked, and was scared to meet Sunny in the music room. “Relax, I’ll be right outside the door. Just knock when you feel scared and I’ll come to get you, okay?” Basil reassured him.

Mugman couldn’t speak and nodded as he slowly opened the door to see Sunny sitting on a piano stool as he playing with the keys. The boy looked up to hear the door open and Mugman slowly opened the door as Basil slightly pushed Mugman into the room. Once the door closed, Mugman was frozen in fear seeing Sunny.

Sunny got up and walked over to Mugman, but kept at a distance. “I should start with “I'm sorry” for how I acted earlier.” He said.

This ended up loosening the tension on the younger cup, but still, he felt tense.

“However, I had a reason for the way that I acted.” Sunny added. “Just sibling fights…bother me.”

“Why is that?” Mugman asked.

Sunny sighed, he dug into his pocket, and pulled out a folded picture. He unfolded it and handed it to Mugman. The photo shows a beautiful girl with long hair and wearing a cute school uniform.

“That’s my older sister, Mari.” Sunny explained.

Mugman was surprised. “I never knew you had a sister.” He said.

Sunny sighed, “Well unless you knew me as long as Kel and Aubrey did, you’d know her. I never brought her up because…it still hurts.” He explained.

“I’m guessing something happened to her?” Mugman questioned.

Sunny nodded. “Mari was amazing! She was a piano player and held me and my friends together.” He explained giving a smile as he remembered his sister dearly. “One day we were supposed to be performing a duet, but I got stressed and ended up breaking my violin. We ended up arguing and…and…” Sunny couldn’t bring himself to finish it.

It hurts him. It haunted him.

Mugman saw tears coming from Sunny’s eyes. “S-Sunny.” He whispered walking up to the young boy.

“I… I... It’s my fault.” Sunny whispered. Mugman froze confused. “It’s my fault that I pushed her! I almost killed my sister!” Sunny cried. Mugman felt his body shake hearing Sunny sob those words. It took a while, but it hit Mugman as to why Sunny was so angry at him over his hatred of Cuphead.

Mugman frowned and rubbed his shoulder as he glanced at the crying boy. He slowly walked over to Sunny and put his hand to rub the boy’s back. Sunny sniffled and looked at Mugman who smiled at him.

“I don’t know Mari, but it wasn’t your fault. You didn’t know the outcome.” Mugman explained. “I’m sure Mari forgives you.”

Sunny glared and turned away from Mugman. “That is if she wakes up.” He growled, wiping the tears away from his face. “I put her in a coma, and she’s been that way for four years.”

“O-oh.” Mugman replied.

“Even if she did wake up, I doubt she’ll forgive me. I doubt anyone would forgive me for what I’ve done.” Sunny said.

Mugman went quiet, he tried to think of something to cheer Sunny up, but how did he admit to all of this to him? As he thought of what to say, he gave a small smile and turned to Sunny. “Well, I forgive you.”

Sunny let out a scoff. “You don’t know me or Mari as long as Kel, Aubrey, and Basil do.”

“But I do understand fighting and saying things you regret as a younger brother.” Mugman added. “I may have never done something as harsh as you did.” Mugman paused as Sunny glared at the younger cup. “But I can relate to doing and saying things that I end up regretting.”

“What are you saying?” Sunny asked.

“I know nothing I can say can make it better. You're right I don’t know you as long as your friends, but to a younger brother to another. I can always offer a shoulder to cry on or a buddy.” Mugman explained holding his hand out for the older boy.

It hit Sunny at what Mugman was trying to do. Yes, nothing can make what Sunny did make it better, but trying to move on and talking about it can. He wasn’t comfortable talking about what happened to Mari to anyone else yet, but being able to talk about similar scenarios to someone that can relate could prevent a similar incident from happening again.

“Thanks, Mugman.” Sunny said. Mugman smiled and held his arms out indicating a hug. Sunny was surprised at the offer and hugged the younger cup back. Mugman let out a big smile, accompanied by a squee seeing Sunny had hugged him.

“Guess I should find Cuphead and talk to him. Hopefully, he’ll listen.” Mugman said, letting go of the hug.

“Yep, and if he doesn’t. Let me know tomorrow I’ll talk to him.” Sunny replied.

Mugman smiled, giving a nod. The two were ready to leave the classroom, but Mugman stopped realizing something. “Wait, should I keep the whole thing about Mari a secret?” He asked.

Sunny nodded. “For now at least, but good news you're not the only one who knows.”  He said.

“So who else knows?” Mugman explained.

Sunny went quiet and rubbed the back of his head. “It’s best I keep that classified for now.”

Outside of the classroom, Basil listened to the entire thing. He clutched his stuff tightly as he quickly ran out before Mugman and Sunny saw him.

Meanwhile, Cuphead was ready to leave home. Usually, he’d wait for Mugman, but today he decided to walk home by himself.

“Hey, kid!” Cuphead looked up to see Mr. Prince walking over to him. “Cuphead right?” He asked.

“Yeah.” Cuphead replied. “You're that law teacher I’m hearing everyone talk about, Mr. P.”

Mr. Prince nodded. “I heard from one of my students that you're going through some stuff with your brother.” He wondered.

Cuphead glared and crossed his arms. “Why should you know about me and Mugsy? I think it’s better this way.” He said.

“Look, I may not be your teacher but as a teacher, I should help students in need.” Mr. Prince explained. Still, Cuphead wasn’t convinced and turned away. “I know how it feels arguing with a sibling. I’ve been there.”

Cuphead’s eyes snapped open and he turned to Mr. Prince. “Wait, you had a brother?” He asked.

Mr. Prince nodded. “Yeah, he was my younger twin.” He replied. “I don’t talk much about him because…well…”His voice trailed off.

“Guess you and him fought too, huh?” Cuphead finished for the teacher.

“Yeah.” Mr. Prince replied. “Probably wasn’t childish like yours, but it was tense.”

“What happened?”

Mr. Prince sighed. He never told this story to anyone, and it was the first time bringing up his brother. “Well it’s a lot, but we used to be close growing up.” He started. Cuphead let out a light chuckle knowing he and Mugman have been close since they were babies. “But…” Mr. Prince paused as the memory played in his head again.

He could remember the day he and his brother yelled at each other. His younger brother slapped him in the face, which made Mr. Prince push his younger brother to the ground. He regretted, but before he could apologize his younger brother smacked his hand away and he ran off deeper into the forest never to be seen again.

“We never had that bad of an argument.” Mr. Prince spoke. “After that one he disappeared. Never to be seen again.” He frowned as he looked at the forest facing the school. To him it feels like the exact same forest he and his brother last saw each other.

Cuphead frowned; hearing the story made him wonder about Mugman disappearing or being taken away like that. He probably would never feel happiness ever again. “Gosh I’m really sorry that happened to you.” Cuphead said.

“It wasn’t your fault. “ Mr. Prince said. “But, all I’m saying is be thankful for having your brother around, otherwise you're gonna lose him forever.”

Cuphead nodded. He knew what he had to do. “Thanks, Mr. Prince! I’m gonna go find Mugsy and talk with him.” He said before running back into the school building to find his little brother.

Mr. Prince let out a soft chuckle and decided to head home for the night. He then quickly turned around feeling a presence, but saw no one there. Thinking it was just Cuphead he left the school to go home for the night.

As Cuphead was running to find Mugman, it didn’t take long before he bumped into his younger brother. The two brothers gasped before quickly their eyes swelled with tears and they quickly hugged each other.

“Mugsy! I’m so glad I found you!” Cuphead cried. 

“Same here!” Mugman cried.

“I’m sorry for yelling at you and I want to be brothers again!” They both yelled at the same time. They both froze before giving a smile and a hug. “Aww Mugsy of course. You're not only just my brother, you're my best friend.”

Tears started to fall from Mugman’s eyes, as he hugged his brother tighter. “Aww you're my best friend too, Cuphead.” The two brothers let go of the hug as they smiled, linking their arms together as they walked home. Sunny smiled in the distance seeing the two brothers made up. It then formed into a frown as he imagined that should’ve happened with him and Mari. “Wake up soon Mari, you're missing out on a lot of things,” He thought.

[gemwing1988]

Devilish Double Trouble!

This little story is based on a Cuphead/Pokémon crossover roleplay I did with my good friend, Nataliepthatsme for a bit of fun. The roleplay was also based on the Pokemon episode, “Lights Camera “Quacktion” where Team Rocket’s Arbok and Weezing briefly seemed to have a one-sided crush on that Prima Donna Wigglytuff during their auditions for a part in a movie, as well in the Pokemon XY episode, “Love Strikes! Eevee, Yikes!”, in which a wild Quilladin had a short-lived romantic interest in Serena’s Eevee. So, be warned that my persona’s not going to be the only one with an unwanted lover on her back.

Natty and myself own only ourselves. So, please enjoy.

Summary: When Katie and Natty are on a picnic with their Pokémon at a glade in the woods, the Devil has decided to drop in as an uninvited guest to kidnap Katie and force her to be his bride. But what happens when his Arbok lays eyes on Katie’s Primarina, Nalu?

It was a beautiful day on the Inkwell Isles as Katie Gemwing and Natty Poke are out in a glade, having a picnic with their Pokémon. While the girls were setting everything up and getting the picnic ready, Natty’s Squirtle was splashing about in the brook while Katie’s Primarina, who is nicknamed Nalu was perched on a rock in the water and began to sing while creating bubbles as they had a rainbow-like hue in the sunlight.

“So pretty.” Natty beamed as she and her Pokemon admired the melody.

Katie smiled sweetly as she commented, “Primarinas are best known to be great singers.”

“Ri, Riolu!” Smiled Rian, Katie’s Riolu.

“Pika, Pika!” Natty’s Pikachu chirped.

Meanwhile at a different part of the woods not too far off from the glade, an anthropomorphic toon weasel squealed in terror as he finds himself cocooned in the coils of a hissing Arbok, the Devil looming menacingly over the wrapped up weasel.

Yet again, the King of the Underworld has visited the surface world to stir up some trouble for the locals, ranging from playing tricks on them, terrorizing and tormenting them, and taking their souls.

Today, he decided to bring his Arbok to join him for some assistance while his Houndoom is back at home for his weekly grooming. While the Devil has his shapeshifting and other powers to subdue his victims, he wanted to be a bit more creative.

And his loyal Arbok never fails to ensure his victims don’t get away so easy.

“Your soul is mine now!” The Devil sneered as he rears back, his clawed hand held high to make a grab for the weasel’s soul.

Suddenly, he stopped dead in his tracks when he and his Arbok heard singing.

“What is that?” The Devil wondered.

“Chaw?” Arbok uttered.

The weasel suddenly forgotten, the purple cobra-like Pokémon uncoiled himself from his master’s prey and slithers off towards the source of the singing. Without a second thought, the terrified weasel runs away, making his escape.

“I always hated snakes!” The weasel panted, running off and never looking back.

Arbok slithers up a tree and coils himself around it as the Devil peeks out from around the same tree, spying the two humans and their Pokémon in the glade. They then both eyed Nalu, who was still singing from her perch on the rock in the brook.

“Well, well, it seems my little Katie is out.” The Devil smirked lustfully. “And what a lovely voice I hear from her Primarina. Very nice.”

Upon seeing the singing Primarina and seeing how pretty she looked, the stunned Arbok suddenly had a lovestruck look on his face as his eyes transformed into huge pink hearts.

“Chaw!” Abork exclaimed.

“Awww, you like that, don’t you?” The Devil cooed, amused and surprisingly happy for his Pokemon to find someone he likes. “Well, I don’t see the harm in grabbing the both of them. Come along, Arbok.”

“Chaw-bok!”

Grabbing his pitchfork, the Devil taps it to the ground and teleports Abork and himself in a puff of black and dark purple smoke.

Back with Katie and Natty, Nalu had finished singing as she and Squirtle rejoined their trainers just as the girls were finishing preparing lunch.

“It’s a really nice day to be outside; sun shining, the birds are singing…” Natty commented.

Katie happily nodded in agreement. “I know. It’s so lovely to bring our Pokémon out for a picnic and some fresh air. I can’t imagine anything that could spoil our day.”

*POOF!*

Sure enough, the Devil had appeared, hand smugly on his hip while he held his pitchfork with a devilishly arrogant grin on his face that make even the Cheshire Cat feel uncomfortable. Coiled next him was his Arbok, seemingly have a lovesick on his face, staring off with dazed bedroom eyes at something.

“Hello, my sweet darling Katie!~” The Devil greeted as he cheerily waved his fingers at Katie with a seductive smile.

“Aaaand the moment has passed… Natty said in exasperation.

“Pika!” Pikachu growled, getting down onto all fours while his cheeks sparks in warning at the Devil.

Rian growled at the Devil warning, just as unhappy to see the demon as Pikachu. Even the rest of Katie and Natty’s Pokémon were giving the Devil mean looks while uttering their names, growling, whinnying and making other warning sounds to tell him to back off.

Katie groans as she face palms while muttering, “I spoke too soon, didn’t I?”

“Eh, not really.” Natty shrugged.

“Dreadfully sorry for interrupting your panic with your little friends, my dear but I wanted to see you again.” The Devil said to Katie. “And my Arbok wanted to see your beautiful Primarina.”

“Prima?!” Nalu gasped in horrified shock.

Arbok uncoiled himself and slithered in closer, staring straight at Nalu with a sickeningly lustful look.

“Chaw…”

Katie, Natty and all of their Pokemon were completely shocked and disgusted by this.

“Ewwwww! Gross!” Natty retched.

“A cobra-like Pokémon crushing on a sea lion/mermaid Pokémon?” Katie asked in disgust. “Sorry but no! And how does that work exactly?!”

“Oh, I don’t think the complications.” The Devil replied. He’s very fond of your Primarina. I think they’d make a cute couple… as will we.~”

“Oi! You leave my Primarina out of this!” Katie snapped. “There’s no way I’d ever let overgrown hose be anywhere near her!”

“Yeah! That’s gross!” Natty agreed.

“Riolu!/Pikachu!” Rian and Pikachu added in furiously.

Unfortunately, the Devil doesn’t know when to take a hint and take no for an answer.

“I don’t see the harm of it.” He shrugged.

He suddenly turns into his dragon form and creeps towards Katie, circling around her like a predator would with a prey, his serpentine body threatening to enclose around her any second.

“I’m sure he’ll keep her safe in his coils… as I will with you in mine…” The Devil hissed as he leered down at an unnerved Katie with a seductive grin.

“Ugh!” Natty exclaimed in disgust.

Furious, Katie’s Alolan Ninetales, Wynter, used Ice Beam, hitting the Devil in the back of his head. The Devil yelled out in pain before scratching off the patch of ice on his fur and scales. As he was distracted, Katie managed to jump out of the circle of coils.

Managing to clear himself of the ice, the Devil returns to his normal form as the girls and their Pokemon gave him hateful glares.

“Don’t you have the slightest notion how creepy you made that sound?” Katie demanded. “I suggest that you and that nasty Arbok of yours to keep your coils to yourselves!”

“Prima! Primarina!” Nalu snapped.

“Chaw…” a dejected Arbok moaned, giving out puppy dog eyes.

But no one was buying the snake’s act.

“Oh, darling, I was being realistic.” The Devil protested.

“For the last time, NO!!” Katie screamed.

“Yeah! Why don’t you go before I decide to unleash Pikachu on you and your slimy snake?” Natty snapped with a glare.

“Pika! Pika!” Pikachu growled defensively, cheeks sparking.

“And that goes double for my Riolu!” Katie added. “And his punches can be quite… a shock!”

“Riolu!” Rian barked, getting into a defensive stance.

The Devil narrowed his eyes at the two humans as Arbok hissed.

“Well, I guess I’ll have to convince you!” The Devil sneered. “Arbok! Poison Fang!”

“Chaw!”

Arbok lunges for the girls and their Pokemon, about to bite the nearest thing he can sink his poisonous fangs into.

“Watch out!” Katie cried.

Since Fairy-Types are severely weak against Poison-Types, Katie quickly pushed Nalu out of the way, tackling her into the grass and holding her just as Arbok missed them as well as Natty, Rian and Pikachu as they dodged in time.

“Okay, you wan fight? You got one!” Natty challenged. “Pikachu! Thunderbolt!”

“Pika… CHUUUU!”

Pikachu unleashed an electric attack at Arbok, electrocuting the purple serpent.

“Chaw!” Arbok screeched in pain as he got zapped.

“Alright! Try this on for size!” The Devil countered. “Arbok! Gunk Shot!”

Shaking off the Thunderbolt, Arbok opened his jaws and fired a Gunk Shot towards Pikachu in retaliation.

“Pikachu! Dodge and and use Quick Attack!” Natty commanded.

“Pika!” Pikachu responded, dodging the Gunk Shot.

Landing in his feet, the electric mouse began to charge towards Arbok at breakneck speed and tackles the snake with a well executed Quick Attack, throwing him back.

“Chaw!” Arbok shrieked.

The Devil growled in frustration. He was becoming more furious that he was losing so far. But he wasn’t going to quite. One way or another, he was going to get his future queen and snag her Primarina to be his Arbok’s mate.

And as everyone knows about Old Scratch by now, he still has a few tricks up his hairy sleeve.

“Argh! You’re being annoying!” The Devil snarled. “Abork! Use Acid Spray!”

“Chaw!” Arbok acknowledged as he recovered from the Quick Attack.

“Argh! Hate it when he does that!” Natty groaned.

“Nat! Pikachu! Be careful!” Katie cried as she hugged Nalu protectively.

“It’s fine, we got this!” Natty reassured. “Alright, Pikachu, use Iron Tail! Just like we practiced!”

“Pika!” Pikachu nodded.

His lightening bolt-shaped tail suddenly glows a with a steely hue as he leaps into the air, descending towards a stunned and surprised Arbok.

“Chu! Pika!”

With a mighty swing of his tail, Pikachu slammed it into Arbok, square in the face, throwing the Posion-Type back. The force was strong enough to actually throw Abork into the Devil, knocking him back.

The Devil groaned as he laid flat on his back, his arms spread out, practically making a T-pose while a knocked Arbok was draped unconsciously over his stomach.

“Uhggg…” The Devil moaned as he sat up, rubbing his head.

He then gaped in complete shock to see Arbok down for the count as the large cobra’s eyes turned into swirls.

“What?! Arbok!”

Katie stood up and held an arm up as she acted as a referee for the Pokemon matches.

“Arbok is unable to battle!” she announced before motioning to a triumphant Pikachu. “The victory goes to Pikachu!”

“Argh! Stupid snake!” The Devil snapped as he angrily shoved the knocked out Arbok off him while standing back up.

“Chaw…” Arbok moaned apologetically.

“Don’t worry about leaving, I’ll cover that!” Natty smirked. “Pikachu! Thunderbolt once more!”

“Pika… CHUUUUU!”

Pikachu gave out a tremendous Thunderbolt, hitting the Devil and Arbok, zapping them both. As he and Arbok screamed and sputtered in pain, the Devil was zapped in the same fashion of the invisible sweater episode up to the point even his skeleton is shown.

*ZAP ZAP ZAP! KA-BOOM!!!*

The Thunderbolt created a great explosion, throwing the Devil and Arbok back into the air as they blasted off like Team Rocket until they disappeared into the sky, creating a twinkling star.

All of the girls’ Pokemon cheered in praise and relief. Natty bends down and pets Pikachu’s head.

“Good job, buddy.” Natty smiled.

“Pi! Pikachu!” Pikachu beamed.

Katie and Nalu walked over to Natty, both looking relieved and grateful.

“Great job, Nat. You and Pikachu are such a great team.” Katie commented.

Nalu scooted towards Pikachu and leans down, nuzzling her nose against his cheek in gratitude.

“Primarina.” Nalu said.

“Cha!” Pikachu cooed.

“Aww, thanks.” Natty giggled. “I’m glad those creeps are out of the way.”

“Me, too.” Katie agreed. “And with that pest problem taken care of, how about we get back to our picnic? I bet that little Pokemon Battle had worked up an appetite.”

Natty nodded. “Agreed.”

“Pika! Pikachu!” Pikachu beamed.

“Ri! Riolu!” Rian chimed in. And so, Katie, Natty and all of their Pokémon sat down to a nice and peaceful picnic, enjoying the rest of their day of rest, relaxation and taking in the beautiful scenery.

So once again, the Devil’s kidnapping and force marriage attempt had been thwarted thanks to the teamwork of Natty and her Pikachu. Katie is very thankful to have such incredible friends who will always look out for her as she would do the same for them.

On the Inkwell Isles, adventure is around every corner. And there are even more excitement and adventure in the world of Pokemon.

**The End**