(Start where the last episode left off. CHINA chuckles nervously.)
China-Oh, that. I guess I owe you an explanation.
(CUPHEAD climbs out of her arms.)
China-It was six years ago. I was returning home from a visit to Elder Kettle's when I decided that taking the boat from the Third Isle would be faster. That's when I saw it: the Devil's Casino. The problem with me is that I never met a gamble I didn't pass up, so I went in and started racking up wins at the Devil's Casino, just like you did. That's when the Devil showed up and gave me the same deal: I'd get the casino for a win and give up my soul for a loss. Without thinking, I took the bet...
Mugman-And lost.
(CHINA nods.)
China-The difference between you and me is that I wasn't brave enough to cut a deal with the Devil. I just accepted my fate. I was doomed to the rest of my life as a servant at the Devil's Casino.
Cuphead-But if we were offered the same bet as you, why didn't you try to stop us? You knew how dangerous it was.
China-I wish I had, but I just couldn't. It had been so long, I was worried that you wouldn't recognize me. You'd think, "Who's this strange woman trying to stop us?"
(She looks down.)
China-I was so scared that any chance of reuniting had been ruined. Then my one chance to talk to you came through the door, and I squandered it.
Mugman-Well, we're here now, so what is there to worry about?
(CHINA sighs.)
China-You're right.
(She grabs MUGMAN's arm and kisses him on the forehead.)
China-You're both as wonderful as I remember.
(Just then, a ladder drops down behind them.)
Cuphead-Hey, what's that?
(He walks toward the ladder.)
Chalice-It looks like the King wants to invite you back to his castle.
China-What king?
Mugman-The King of Card Games has been inviting us to fight his champions in his floating palace!
Chalice-Actually, his specialty is chess.
Cuphead-What do you say, should we go up there?
Mugman-I mean, I'm ready when you are.
China-If you really going up there to fight champions, stay safe up there.
(She crouches down and kisses them both on the side of the head.)
China-Good luck!
(CUPHEAD gives a thumbs-up.)
Cuphead-Thanks, Mom!
(He climbs up the ladder, followed by MUGMAN. Cut to the King's palace. CUPHEAD and MUGMAN are facing off against the rook, a creature with a castle tower-shaped body and an executioner's hood over it's head with an axe sitting behind a grindstone.)
Cuphead-You know, when I started climbing up the ladder, this should have been exactly what I was expecting.
Mugman-Enough about expectations. Look!
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The Adventures of Cuphead and Mugman!
FanfictionThis is a retelling of the hit indie game "Cuphead". It tells the story of Cuphead and Mugman, two brothers who live in the mystical Inkwell Isles. While exploring, the boys stumble upon the Devil's Casino. They have a good run of luck, but then the...