𝑇𝐻𝐴𝑇 𝑊𝐴𝑌 || Mugman *ON HOLD*

|| Chapter Seven ||

Ghosts Ain't Real

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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 there's the in-between
With Cuphead, Mugman, Y/n, you'll see what I mean

Ice cream and rocket 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 guy you better watch your back!

So, if you're looking for fun!
Yes, we're looking for fun!

With the dash of heebie-jeebies!
We got the heebie-jeebies!

Pack your bags and let's go!
Welcome to the Cuphead Show!

Welcome to the Cuphead Show!

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THE MOVIE, "HIDEOUS ZOMBIES!" was finally released at Inkwell's Theatre. Gradually the trio were excited to watch it and so they went, with Mugman taking a few pairs of pants with him just in case. Hours passed and the movie had ended. It was now a beautiful purple and pink sky as the sun was about to set. A couple of toons were now leaving the theater as well, with the trio coming in last, laughing at the movie they just watched.

"Man, that was a good movie!" Y/n exclaims. "You said it!" Cuphead agrees, lightly punching Y/n's arm. Y/n then noticed how confident Mugman's walk has been since they left, she rolls her eyes as she knows why he's been feeling like that, "stupid bet." She mutters. A smile plastered on Mugman's face as he heard her comment, "Zombies are not as scary as I thought they'd be!" Mugman comments, smugly glancing at Y/n.

"I'm proud of ya, Mugsy! You only needed to change your pants three times!" Cuphead exclaims, unaware of the bet the two made. "A new record!" Mugman adds, he then faces Y/n, extending his hands, "I believe ya owe me something, Toots?" He teases. Y/n rolls her eyes as she takes out the five-dollar bill she had and gives it to him, "I still think your cheating" Y/n mutters, "You've gotta be a bit more scared than that" She presses suspiciously.

"For the record, we came across the Devil and defeated him, nothing scares this mug now!" Mugman exclaims. "Oh, really?" Y/n smirks, raising her brow. Mugman looks at her and sees a mischievous glint in her eyes. Just before he could question the girl, Cuphead unknowingly interrupts him, "Oh, it's late." Cuphead adds, "To make it home before dark, we better take a shortcut through the creepy cemetery!" Cuphead points to the cemetery, a howling sound was then heard as the sky was now a shade of red.

Y/n looks at Mugman, trying to find a hint of fear to prove her point, "It's alright if you're scared Mugsy, just proves my point is all." Y/n playfully shrugs patting his shoulder, a cocky smirk laced on her lips. Mugman had his eyes slightly widen but was quickly replaced by a smug look on his face, "Nothing scary about that. Not to a record-breaker like me!" He says as he raises his brow confidently. "Attaboy, Mugsy!" Cuphead winks as he nudges his shoulder and began to walk forward.

Y/n walks towards Mugman, "I bet your shaking in your boots right now" Y/n teases. Mugman scoffs, "Nope, like I said, nothing scares this mug now!" Mugman exclaims as he confidently crosses his arms, a proud smile on his lips. The same mischievous glint returned in Y/n's eyes, "Alright, if you're so sure, how 'bout a wager?" Y/n smirks, "If you could go through the cemetery without freaking out, I get my five bucks back. Do we have a deal?" Y/n bets as she extends her hand, raising her brow cockily.