Chapters of Book Two

## Warnings and Triggers

* Graphic Depiction of Violence
* Graphic Depiction of Illness
* Reference to Racist Ideals
* Snakes
* Needles
* Minor Self-Harm
* Death/ Reference to Death

## Chapter Summaries

### Chapter 23 - A Cup Half Full

Cuphead wakes up as the train he and Mugman are riding arrives in Toon Town. The brothers talk about how hard they think it'll be to find Bendy and Boris in the city. The Cupbros eventually make a bet of twenty bucks and dinner if they can find the brothers in two days or not. If they do, Cup wins and if they don't Mugs wins.

Meanwhile, with Bendy and Boris, Bendy is reflecting on the previous day when they had arrived at the clinic. Dr. Oddswell had shown them to the library in the clinic where he quickly collected books they would need to translate Wilson's journal page later. The doctor had then taken them to be introduced to the other three patients staying at the clinic; a young squirrel named Steven, a kindly old woman called Granny and a nervous man named Jerry. The brothers were then taken to their own room and given medication to help Bendy through his Ink Attacks. Red then asked the boys if they would want to help translate the journal page since the doctor was too busy to really focus on it. The brothers agreed to help but now Bendy was confused by all the complex information in the books. Bendy and Boris commiserate over how they don't seem to be making any headway with the translation before agreeing to take a break by going to work on Red's car for a while.

Back with the Cupbros, they're in the middle of negotiating for information from a local informant, Mortimer Mouse. Cuphead tells Mortimer that if he gives them the information then they'll do him a favour in the future. Mortimer originally doesn't seem interested but upon realizing he won't get a better offer from them agrees with the condition that the favour can be absolutely anything, including things like kidnapping and murder. Mortimer tells the Cupbros about the scene the brothers had made on the train before they were later spotted at Yen Sid University. Mortimer goes on to explain that he doesn't know if the brothers are still around the school or if the police got them but Mugman points out it wouldn't really matter to them either way. The Cupbros then leave Mortimor and head over to Yen Sid University.

Cuphead and Mugman enter the main campus building where they end up unknowingly walking through the magic mural there. Unlike the pleasant feeling Bendy felt the Cupbros feel cold and hollow when they stand in the light of the mural. Cuphead quickly pulls both himself and Mugs out of the light before he carefully makes his way around the mural to the information desk where Holly is working. Cup asks Holly what the mural is and she gives them the same explanation she gave the brothers before, although she seems distrustful of the Cupbros. Noticing the mistrust Cuphead gets right to business and asks if she has seen Bendy and Boris around the campus to which she says that she hasn't. Cuphead realizes she is lying but she refuses to admit anything. In an effort to break the tension quickly growing between Cuphead and Holly Mugman asks her more questions about the mural. When Mugs mentions that he didn't feel any warmth in the light of the mural and asks if that means he is a bad person Holly reassures him that it doesn't necessarily mean that. After Holly explains a little more about the mural the Cupbros take their leave of the campus. As they walk away they consider how they can get a lead as to where the brothers went since they couldn't get any answers from Holly, at least without getting rougher with her, and Cup doesn't want to go back to Mortimer since they already owe him a favour.

Eventually, the Cupbros find a cop hangout and start eavesdropping on the police's conversations. After a while of not hearing anything useful, the Cupbros are just about to leave when one group of officers starts talking about Dr. Oddswell. After hearing the connection between Dr. Oddswell and Ink Illness the Cupbros realize they have a lead and quickly get the doctor's address from Mortimer. The Cupbros arrive at the doctor's desolate house and begin looking around for any signs that the brothers have been there. Cuphead finds evidence that the brothers broke in through the window and picks the lock on the front door so they can get into the house as well. In the house, they see a picture of Wilson, which confirms that they're in the right place. The Cupbros settle down to wait for someone else to come to the house and Cuphead reflects on the difficult situation he and Mugman are in.

### Chapter 24 - Cars and Newspapers

Back in Warnerburg, Ringtail and Featherworth receive word that Bendy and Boris are in Toon Town. The two detectives debate whether they should go back to Toon Town when they still haven't fully wrapped up the investigation in Warnerburg but ultimately decide to follow the brothers to Toon Town. As they drive away from Warnerburg the detectives discuss the near-miss with the brothers back at the warehouse raid. Excited to finally get back home the two women chat as they continue to drive.

Back in Toon Town the Cupbros are still waiting for someone to arrive at Dr. Oddswell's house. They had stayed at the house all night and were starting to go out of their minds with boredom. While looking at the various knick-knacks around the house in boredom Mugman notices some news clippings on the desk about Dr. Oddswell's firing from the University. The Cupbros begin looking through the clippings to see if there are any useful clues about the doctor and how much he knew about Ink Illness in them.

At the clinic, Red arrives just in time to see Bendy and Boris finishing up with the repairs to her car. Red thanks the boys and sends them inside, a little irritated because the brothers remind her of her ex, Avery. Red drives off to begin her errands for the day; getting groceries for the clinic, sending the envelope to Dr. Boo and filling the pain medication order for one of their patients. All the while she thinks about what led her to break up with Avery and how tough things have been for her and Dr. Oddswell since they began working on Ink Illness. Red then heads to Dr. Oddswell's house since it's the only place potential patients know that they could possibly find Dr. Oddswell. She walks into the house but before she can get far in a strange man (Cuphead) grabs her and covers her mouth with his hand. Red tries to fight but can't escape from the grip he has on her. Cuphead explains how he needs to ask her some questions and if she tries to fight or scream he'll hurt her. He also warns her that if she sees his face he'll have to kill her. Terrified, Red agrees to the terms and Cup blindfolds her as he begins to question her about where the brothers are.

Meanwhile, Bendy and Boris have arrived in the clinic cafeteria for breakfast only for the room to go silent at their arrival. Noticing the tension and the staring the brothers ask what's wrong. Dr. Oddswell answers that they were in the newspaper being accused of murder. While the other patients are nervous about these allegations Dr. Oddswell says that the same kind of accusations were levelled at Wilson and asks to hear the brother's side of the story. Dr. Oddswell then shows the brothers the newspaper, which not only details their misadventure aboard the train but also names them the B-Bros. After reading the newspaper the newly named B-Bros are quick to bring the rest of the clinic up to date with everything that has happened to them since meeting Wilson. After they are done Jerry brings up the fact that the brothers still have two mysterious gunmen tracking them down, thus putting the clinic in danger, but the rest of the group brushes him off. After Jerry leaves in a huff Steven asks if he can play with the B-Bros, but they explain that they have to get back to their translation of the journal page. Steven says he'll just help the two of them for a bit then and the trio heads off to the clinic library.

### Chapter 25 - Adding Up

The chapter begins with Red admitting to her captors (Cuphead and Mugman) that she has seen Bendy and Boris there at the house. Red is then tied to a chair and questioned about the B-Bro's current location. Frightened but determined, Red tells the Cupbros that the brothers were looking for Dr. Oddswell but she told them to leave because Dr. Oddswell doesn't live there anymore. She also claims that she has no idea where the doctor is but Cup says she's lying because all of the doctor's stuff is still in the home. Red tries to claim that she just hasn't had time to throw out the doctor's stuff but Cup doesn't believe this lie either and warns her that she has one last chance to tell the truth. Red desperately tries to think of a way to survive her grim situation.

Meanwhile, an annoyed Xedo Tiptail sits in his car along with his brother and their unwanted tagalongs Yakko, Wakko and Dot Warner. Xedo had tracked down and interviewed every person he could find that was related to the B-Bros case in Warnerburg which included not only the Warners but also Finley, Sammy, the bear thug and the studio guard. The Warners, upon discovering Xedo's and Wiston's investigation into the B-Bros, had begun to relentlessly follow the fox brothers along even when they had headed to Sillyvision to continue the investigation. In Sillyvision Xedo learns much about the B-Bros misadventures from Officer Snoutfer and Sasha but Pete apparently already left town. Xedo also hears about Wilson from the local cops but he has little information about the owl. After completing his investigation in Sillyvision Xedo had called his office in Toon Town only to discover that the B-Bros were actually in his home city. This is how Xedo found himself driving to Toon Town with his little brother and the Warner siblings in tow. Xedo spends the rest of the car ride getting annoyed by the Warners and thinking about his mission to discover the truth of the B-Bros story.

Back at the clinic the B-Bros have been working for hours on translating the page, even though one of Bendy's Ink Attacks, and had finally managed to translate the first part of the journal page. This first section seems to reference a Part of the Ink Machine, a magic Doll. The brothers are confused by the information they have uncovered and decide to run it past the doctor just as Granny comes in to call them for dinner. The brothers chat with Granny on the way to dinner, who mentions she hasn't seen Red all day. The B-Bros and Granny soon join Dr. Oddswell and Steven for dinner. Jerry isn't there due to having an Ink Attack earlier in the day. The group discusses how no one has seen Red since that morning and the brothers show Dr. Oddswell what they have managed to translate of the journal page. Dr. Oddswell explains that Wilson had discovered that an ancient people, the Micco, had dealt with Ink Illness in the past and had created the Ink Machine in order to cure it. The doctor goes on to explain how the threats against Wilson had started after the discovery of the Micco, eventually leading to Wilsons' run from his mysterious pursuers and Dr. Oddswell's own investigation into Ink Illness, as well as his own discretization. When Dr. Oddswell mentions that Wilson died Steven asks how. Before Dr. Oddswell can reply Cuphead answers from the doorway that when people like Wilson stick their nose into business they shouldn't then people like him come to take care of them. Cuphead and Mugman then level their glowing fingers at the occupants of the room, preparing to open fire.

### Chapter 26 - Subtracting Down

The Cupbros open fire on the clinic cafeteria as its occupants quickly take cover behind a table Bendy flips over. Bendy, after nearly getting hit with a blast demands to know what they want but is just laughed off. Boris instead asks who they are, which causes the Cupbros to get into an argument when Mugman actually introduces himself. Taking the distraction of the argument the group makes a plan for Bendy and Boris to distract the Cupbros while the rest of them make a break for the library. The two pairs of brothers begin to fight for a little while until the B-Bros manage to get away with the help of a makeshift shield Bendy made from a serving platter. The B-Bros jam the door behind them but they can hear the Cupbros working to break it down as they run to the library. Once they meet up with the group in the library Dr. Oddswell gives them the material they will need to continue the translation of the journal page, telling the boys that they need to split from the rest of the group to finish the translation and try to find The Parts mentioned in the journal page. Jerry, who has rejoined the group, argues against sending Bendy and Boris to find The Parts but no one listens to him. The B-Bros quickly grab their belongings but before the group can get away they hear Cuphead shouting down the hall how he'll "do to them what I did to that cute nurse". The group is shocked and horrified that something has happened to Red but they have no choice but to continue their escape. Cup continues to shout taunts after the group as they run, his voice getting progressively closer until the sound of sirens outside cut him off. It is revealed that Jerry called the police and, with one last threat that they will find the B-Bros no matter where they go, the Cupbros retreat to escape the cops. Dr. Oddswell punches Jerry for calling the cops since they'll just arrest all of them too and tells the B-Bros that, while the rest of them will most likely be caught by the police, the two of them can still escape and start looking for The Parts. The brothers are worried about what will happen to the others once they're arrested but Dr. Oddswell tells them it will be a chance to bring Ink Illness to the public's attention. Dr. Oddswell brings the boys to a backroom where, after moving some boxes, they uncover a secret exit. After saying their goodbyes Dr. Oddswell gives Bendy a warning to not use his Talent much as it will drain his stamina. With that warning in mind, the B-Bros jump into the escape tunnel and start making their way away from the clinic.

The B-Bros eventually emerge from the tunnel in the woods above the clinic. The two brothers make their way deeper into the woods before eventually setting up camp for the night. The brothers try to figure out what their next move is going to be. When they can't figure out a place to go the conversation turns to wonder about how the others from the clinic are doing. Finally, Bendy has the idea to go back to *Black Hat's* *Casino*. Despite Bendy's unease with the casino, the brothers decide to head there the next day.

### Chapter 27 - Dr. Oddswell's Interview

Featherworth and Ringtail are back in Toon Town and once again frustrated at the fact that the B-Bros have slipped through their fingers once again. The detectives prepare to interview the individuals they were able to catch at the clinic the night before. After quickly checking in with their Chief, Bobby Club, Featherworth and Ringtail go to interrogate a nervous Jerry Vermin. The detective's question Jerry about why the B-Bros would be at Dr. Oddswells clinic and Jerry explains it's because Bendy has Ink Illness. Jerry goes on the give a vague explanation of Ink Illness before explaining that going to Dr. Oddswell is the only option for someone with Ink Illness since other doctors never really do anything about it. When the detectives question how Jerry knows all this he tells them that he has Ink Illness himself and explains how he ended up under Dr. Oddswell's care thanks to his friend, Mortimer Mouse, recommending the doctor. When Featherworth points out that Dr. Oddswell's clinic was illegal Jerry defends the doctor, asking the detectives what else the doctor could have possibly done. Before the detectives can get much more out of Jerry his wife, Martha, bursts into the interrogation room. Martha begins to berate Jerry and demands that the two of them be allowed to go home. Realizing that they've gotten all the useful information they can from the man Featherworth allows the couple to go home. The detectives discuss how this mysterious Ink Illness seems to be a common thread in the investigation.

The detectives then move on to interviewing Dr. Oddswell himself. The doctor asks if they've found Red and the detective reveals that she is in the hospital, a little banged up but ultimately ok. Red hadn't been able to give the police descriptions of her attackers but when Dr. Oddswell insists it was the Cupbros the detectives reveal that no one has seen anyone matching their description. The detectives begin to question Dr. Oddswell about what exactly he was doing at his observatory clinic. Dr. Oddswell explains about his work and how, despite not knowing much about Ink Illness or having found a cure, he had discovered that the more hope the patients had the longer they survived the illness. When asked why he is studying Ink Illness the doctor says it's because the illness is fascinating and because his friend Wilson was involved with it. The doctor goes on to explain the various ways he has attempted to research Ink Illness since it was brought to his attention. When questioned about Bendy Dr. Oddswell proclaims him innocent and informs the detectives about the severity of Bendy's condition. Dr. Oddswell then reveals that he knows who Featherworth and Ringtail are and asks for their help in clearing the B-Bros names and spreading the word about Ink Illness.

### Chapter 28 - A Fox's Tale

Xedo, who has finally arrived back in Toon Town, heads into his office at the Toon Town Times after leaving Wiston and the Warners at home. While at the office Xedo has a run-in with his rival Jeremy Fairfax, an attractive man who over embellishes his stories in order to sell more newspapers. Since their boss, Robert Sykes, loves both their work despite their greatly opposing mindsets they often find themselves in competition at the paper. Fairfax reveals that he's been the one writing the over-exaggerated, fear-mongering stories about the B-Bros while Xedo has been gone. Ignoring Fairfax, Xedo reviews the B-Bros case in his own mind and reflects on how the brother's actions don't make sense if they truly are the culprits. Fairfax catches Xedo's attention again and, after some gossiping, reveals that the boys had gone to Yen Sid University before breaking into Dr. Oddswell's house. While Fairfax plans to write another exaggerated article about the events Xedo heads out to investigate this new lead himself.

Xedo returns home after some investigation in the city to ask the Warners to help him break into the hospital where Red is being treated so that he can talk to her. During the conversation, the Warners inadvertently reveal the fact that Bendy is sick but once they realize the mistake they refuse to tell Xedo more. After some further aggravating conversation with the Warners, they agree to help Xedo get into the hospital. They head to the hospital and get an appointment with a doctor there by claiming that Wakko is sick. Wakko claims he's had a cough and can't use his Talent anymore, which leads to the doctor questioning the Warners and Xedo regarding these symptoms. After pressure from the Warners, the doctor agrees not only to keep Wakko overnight for observation but also for them to stay with him past usual visiting hours. After they are shown to Wakko's room for the night Xedo leaves Wiston and the Warners there to go to Red's room.

Thanks to his own Talent, Xedo quickly finds Red's room. Red initially refuses to talk to him but, after an impassioned speech about how he just wants the truth, she agrees to speak with him. After a quick warning that all other journalists who interviewed her were never able to write a truthful article no matter how they tried, Red explains what Ink Illness is to Xedo. Red also informs Xedo about the mysterious, dangerous group of people who are trying to keep information about Ink Illness quiet. She goes on to tell him about Wilson's discovery of the disease and their own struggles to find a cure for it. Xedo is shocked to learn that Dr. Oddswell believes there may already be thousands of toons who either have suffered or are currently suffering from Ink Illness. After some more questions about how the illness spreads Xedo moves on to the topic of the B-Bros. Red explains the severity of Bendy's condition to Xedo, as well as confirms that the people who attacked her were after the B-Bros. Finally, Red tells Xedo more about the various difficulties she and Dr. Oddswell have faced thanks to the mysterious organization working against them. Xedo thanks Red for the information but before he can leave a nurse comes into the room. The nurse, Fanny, is initially very angry that Xedo is there but Red defends him so the nurse allows Xedo to leave without calling security.

### Chapter 29 - A Cup Half Empty

The Cupbros are sitting in a shady bar in Toon Town, dreading the fact that they have to report their recent failures to their Boss. Mugs tries to assure Cuphead that it probably won't be that bad but Cup doesn't believe him. Since they have already procrastinated reporting in for a week they have to do it tonight. The Cupbros head down into the basement of the bar so they are alone and Cuphead traces some mysterious symbols onto one of the walls. The symbols glow bright red and a hole opens up in the floor in front of them. To the brother's surprise, it wasn't the Boss who came out of the hole but his right-hand man, King Dice. Cuphead is angry that Dice is there instead of the Boss but Dice points out that the Cupbros are already on thin ice so he should just focus on reporting. The Cupbros report on how they lost the B-Bros and Mugman asks King Dice to help them find the brothers since they still have the journal page. King Dice says that the Cupbros are dead if their Boss finds out but agrees to go behind the Boss's back if he can cash in a favour from the Cupbros later. While he isn't happy about it Cuphead accepts the deal. King Dice then uses his magic to locate the B-Bros at *Black Hat Casino*, as well as learning their plans to try to find The Parts. Seeing a chance to solve multiple problems at once, King Dice tells the Cupbros that there is a woman in New Orleans who calls herself the Voodoo Queen that has been causing the Boss some problems and who also happens to have one of the items the B-Bros are looking for. King Dice tells the Cupbros that either killing the woman or getting the item, a Doll, will help get them back in the Boss's good grace's while also probably leading them to the B-Bros. The Cupbros question why the Boss would be interested in a Doll but Dice brushes of the question, instead giving the brothers the Voodoo Queen's name, address, information about The Doll and even a ride to New Orleans. Cuphead get's angry when he sees that their ride is on the Phantom Express but King Dice tells him to deal with it since it's the fastest way to travel there. Mugman asks if King Dice can also help them with the police who are looking for them but King Dice explains that, while he can, it's gonna take him two days because he will have to work behind the Boss's back so the Cupbros will have to hide out for a while. After a quick threat not to mess up on their new job, King Dice jumps back into the hole and disappears along with it. While Cuphead is upset that they now owe King Dice a favour Mugman points out that the meeting could have ended in their deaths instead so it really didn't go that badly.

The Cupbros head back upstairs to the bar for a drink and Mugman suggests they have a drinking competition "Cup Style". They order the drinks for the competition and start but instead of drinking the beers they dump them directly into their heads. This obviously draws attention from the other patrons and soon the brothers are laughing as the whole bar cheers them on. Cuphead wins the competition but they are both very drunk by the end of it. Mugman claims that he won the bet about finding the B-Bros and they start arguing about it. Cuphead thinks to himself that no matter how bad his life gets as long as he still has Mugs he'll do anything to keep them both alive.

### Chapter 30 - Papers and Drinks

The B-Bros sit in their hotel room in *Black Hat's Casino*, getting increasingly more stressed out as they work to translate the journal page. They had one side of the page translated but it was difficult to be sure about their work due to the confusing nature of the information on the page. Boris suggests that they take a break from translating for a while and, while Bendy at first resists the idea he eventually agrees. While Boris heads to bed Bendy decides to go down to the casino bar to get a fizz-wizz before bed. The same woman as before, Alice, is working the bar again but Bendy is quick to assure her that he's not expecting her to talk to him. He orders a chocolate fizz-wizz and contemplates the situation with The Parts before taking a drink. He immediately spits it out as it quickly becomes apparent that Alice had given him black licorice fizz-wizz instead of chocolate. Alice denies doing it on purpose but it's pretty clear she did. Bendy laughs it off and thanks her for the mood booster as she gives him the correct drink. Alice is surprised that he isn't more upset but Bendy promises he'll prank her back in the future before apologizing for getting her in trouble last time he was there. Alice asks Bendy if all Demons can be as polite as he and her boss are, revealing that Black Hat is also a Demon. Alice is shocked that Bendy didn't realize that Black Hat was a Demon but Bendy explains that he's the first other Demon he has ever met since he didn't even know his own parents. Bendy goes on to explain that he, at least, is polite because his brother wants him to be before asking Alice for her name. She tells him her name but refuses to answer his questions about why she dislikes Demons so Bendy finishes his drink and heads to bed. On his way to his room Bendy thinks about the revelation that Black Hat is a Demon.

Bendy has a nightmare about Wilson and the Ink Machine, causing him to wake up in a panic. He goes to have a shower and when he comes out he tells Boris to get ready so they can go get breakfast. He reads Felix's book again until Boris is ready, then they both head down into the casino for breakfast. They grab their food and a booth to eat at but Boris also finds an advertisement for Mickey's circus that is coming to Toon Town in a few weeks. Boris asks if they can go and Bendy says that they'll try their best to catch the show. While Boris is distracted by his excitement about the Circus Bendy examines the newspaper, which the B-Bros have managed to make the front cover of yet again. The newspaper answers very little of Bendy's questions about what happened to the others from the clinic but the brothers still finish their breakfast in peace before heading back to their room to complete the journal translation. After they finish the translation they are disappointed to see that the journal page doesn't tell them the location of The Parts. Boris plans to stay in the room to write letters updating Dr. Oddswell and Sasha about their current situation while Bendy heads back downstairs to the bar to get a drink.

### Chapter 31 - Miracles

Alice gets ready to begin her shift at the casino, greeting other employees as she heads to the bar. Her internal monologue reveals that Alice is an Angel, who is forced to work at the casino because Black Hat has stolen her halo from her. As she arrives at the bar Alice is warned by the bartender who works the shift before her, Dustin, that there is a drunk customer that he wasn't able to send away before she got there. Alice walks out to the bar to find that the drunk customer is Bendy, much to her annoyance. After reflecting on how her previous conversations with Bendy had made her question her views on Demons, Alice makes Bendy the new drink he orders. A drunk Bendy questions why she hates him and when she asks why it matters he claims he at least wants her to hate him for something he did instead of what he was born as. The answer again causes Alice to question her views but she brushes it off to continue with her work. Bendy questions why he gets this warm feeling around her and Alice realizes that, since she is probably the first Angel he has ever met, he doesn't recognize the feeling of her Angelic magic. When Alice doesn't give him a straight answer about the warm feeling Bendy decides to just go to bed, but Alice is quick to realize he's probably too drunk to get back to his room himself. After finding someone to watch the bar for her Alice walks Bendy back to his room. As Alice walks away from Bendy's room she reflects on the turbulent history Angels have with Demons thanks to the Angel-Demon War that occurred thousands of years ago. She also notes that she still has to complete her Act of Charity, which is the reason she is on the Surface to begin with.

Alice is broken from her thoughts when she hears the sound of crying. As an Angel, Alice finds she can't just leave someone in need alone and thus goes to see who it is. The person is revealed to be Boris, who is crying because there is no way to locate The Parts needed to make the Ink Machine to cure Bendy's Ink Illness. Boris begs the universe for help and Alice, moved by his sorrow, decides to use one of the miracles she has for her Act of Charity to help him. The Miracle causes Alice to glow brightly as she reveals herself to a shocked Boris. Alice tells Boris that she is an Angel from The Upper who has been sent to help him and uses the power of the miracle to conjure something to help Boris find the items he wants. She ends up conjuring an ancient-looking Map, which she gives to Boris before using the last bit of the miracle's power to teleport away from the wolf pup. While the use of the miracle means that she only has two left to complete her Act of Charity Alice is nevertheless put in a good mood after being able to help someone in need.

Alice's good mood lasts all through her shift and even afterward, causing her to start singing in her employee dorm room after she is done with work. Her singing is interrupted by none other than Black Hat himself, who reveals that she accidentally left the door open so everyone could hear her singing. Black Hat is impressed by her voice however and asks her to perform on stage next week. Alice agrees and Black Hat takes her back into the casino to the backstage area to get the act set up. Black Hat's minions (Dr. Flug, Demencia, and 5-0-5) appear in the room as well to work out the details of Alice's new act. While talking it is mentioned that there are two other Angel's working at the casino along with Alice. Once the details are worked out Black Hat walks Alice back to her room, taking the opportunity to question why he felt her use a large amount of Angel magic inside the casino that night. Hat asks whether she banished someone due to a bit of dark magic lingering on her but Alice is quick to assure him that the dark magic was left there from her helping Bendy to his room and that the miracle was something completely different. Hat finds the idea of Alice helping a Demon to his room amusing and tells Alice she did a good job, but he warns her not to use her magic in his casino again before leaving her for the night. Alice reflects on how she hopes to see Bendy again the next day to apologize for her behaviour, as well as hoping to see the young wolf again with his mysterious older brother. Happy that she was able to help Boris by giving him The Map, Alice falls asleep.

### Chapter 32 - It's the Warner Brothers and the Warner Sister

After spending the last few chapters talking with the audience in the comment section Yakko and Dot return to the hospital to tell Wakko everything they had learned. Yakko reflects how he is a little worried since Wakko's Talent disappearing has affected all three of them more seriously than they let on. When they find Wakko's room empty they go in search of their brother throughout the rest of the hospital, eventually finding him flirting with Nurse Dovil at one of the nurse's stations. Yakko and Dot waste no time jumping into their conversation and soon all three of them are joking around with each other as usual. After a close call of starting a prank war Dot insists that they have to hurry or they'll miss Bendy leaving the casino. The Warners then use Dot's Talent to warp to *Black Hat's Casino*, leaving a confused Nurse Dovil behind.

After some more banter the Warners spot the B-Bros entering the lobby, causing Dot to instantly speed towards them. The B-Bros are shocked that the Warners found them but Bendy soon finds himself distracted with a lovestruck Dot while Boris catches up with Yakko and Wakko. After mentioning the letters he is sending out to Dr. Oddswell and Sasha the Warner Brothers inform Boris about how Dr. Oddswell is still locked up with the police while Red is recovering in the hospital. Bendy is able to note it was probably the Cupbros who beat up Red despite her not being able to identify them before he is once again distracted by Dot. The Warners also inform the B-Bros that Xedo has been looking into their story and tells them that the fox could probably clear their name given enough time. Boris is happy to hear that a reporter is working to help them while Bendy finally manages to shake Dot after Yakko mentions they have to hurry things up. When Bendy questions why the Warners are here at the casino they say that they're there to give the brothers a lift down south. The brothers are shocked that the Warners know where they are headed when they only decided that morning but the Warners are quick to brush them off, instead informing them that the Cupbros are also heading to New Orleans. The B-Bros are upset that the Cupbros are already on their trail but the Warners tell them not to worry about it because they'll take care of the Dish brothers. Before the B-Bros can ask any more questions Dot uses her Talent to transport all five of them to New Orleans. The B-Bros are alarmed and confused at the sudden scene change but after not getting any understandable answers from the Warners they give up on understanding what happened. The Warners then give the B-Bros some disguises so they won't be recognized, though there is a slight issue when Bendy is dressed up too fancy and must be dressed back down to match Boris. After noticing the word count getting too high Yakko tells his siblings that it's time to go find the Cupbros before the chapter ends. After giving Boris a clarinet as a present the Warners bid their goodbyes to the B-Bros and uses Dot's Talent to take them back to Toon Town near the train tracks.

Dot is tired after two big uses of her Talent and Yakko once again worries about the difficulties with their Talents the trio has been dealing with lately. After joking around to lighten the mood the Warners are spotted by the Cupbros, who are surprised to see them. Cup questions what they're doing there and Dot replies that they're there to fight the Cupbros.

### Chapter 33 - A Brewing Battle

The Warners prepare for their battle with the Cupbros, pulling not only a band out of nowhere to play battle music but also the announcer from the Cupbros home the Inkwell Isles, Mic. The Cupbros warn that they won't go easy on the Warners but the trio shakes off their warnings. Mic announces the beginning of the battle and both sides spring into action. The Warners use their various gags to fight, causing Cup to complain about once again fighting "zanies" before the Cupbros show off their own arsenals of various kinds of magic bullets. During the fight Wakko opens a hole in the fourth wall, causing the Cupbros to be nearly deafened by the angry shouts of rage gamers. Mugs is confused at the images of the angry gamers he sees through the fourth wall hole but nevertheless is able to use one of his EX moves to destroy the hole. As the fighting continues Yakko challenges Cuphead to a western-style shoot-out while Mugs hangs back to play cards with Wakko. The shoot out of course ends up being just another setup for one of the Warners gags and it's not long before the two sides are back to all fighting again. In the fight Mugs also displays his dodge move when a horse is thrown at him.

Eventually, the fighting goes on for too long and Cuphead decides it's time for them to get serious. On Cups directions, Mugman uses his dodge and EX move to get in close to Dot and take her down. Yakko moves to help his sister but Cuphead uses his Super to knock him out as well. Wakko, now without any sibling back up, steps up to fight the Cupbros alone when he is suddenly hit with an intense coughing fit. The sudden fit surprises and unnerves the Cupbros, although Cuphead stays wary of possible tricks. Wakko pulls a gloved hand away from his mouth and reveals the ink spots staining it, confirming that he has Ink Illness. Realizing the severity of the situation before them Cup apologizes to Wakko before knocking him out as well, officially bringing the fight to a close. After Mic announces the end of the fight Cup snaps at both him and the band to knock off what they're doing and come over to him. Cup then gives Mic a bundle of cash and instructs him to get himself and the band tickets back to their respective homes after they bring the Warners to the closest medical facility, which he also gives them directions to. Mic tells the Cupbros that he can never understand their motivations before attempting to tell them about how Elder Kettle is doing. Cup yells at Mic to shut up, leave and not tell anyone that he had seen them. A scared Mic quickly follows Cup's instructions and soon he and the band are carrying the Warners to the hospital Cup had informed them about. Mugs tries to talk to Cup but Cup tells him to shut up as well, saying that they don't have a choice.

### Chapter 34 - A Ghost from the Past

Cuphead and Mugman stand in uncomfortable silence at an abandoned train station following their battle with the Warners. Mugs tells Cup he shouldn't have been so mean to Mic but Cup points out that Mic, along with almost everyone else on the Isles, had done nothing to stop them from leaving home all those years ago. Quickly dropping that doomed line of conversation Mugs instead brings up what he saw when he looked into the fourth wall hole Wakko had created during the fight and how it had scared him. Cup comforts his brother by reassuring him that even if the weird people Mugs saw through the hole managed to come after them they would be able to fight them off with no problem. The Cupbros then begin discussing what they're going to do once they get to New Orleans. As the Cupbros talk amongst themselves the abandoned platform gradually fills with several different ghosts and spirits. Soon, the Phantom Express screams into the station and the various ghosts begin boarding and disembarking from it. However, when the Cupbros attempt to climb onto the train they are stopped by a blind ghost who the brothers recognize as Spector. Spector doesn't want to let the Cupbros onto the train because they are "breathers", as well as a personal grudge from a past fight with the brothers, so Cuphead tells him to go get the train's conductor to sort it out. The conductor, a giant skeleton named T-Bone, also doesn't really want to let the brothers onto the train but has no choice in the matter since King Dice ordered that the train would be the Cupbros ride. Finally, the brothers are allowed to board the train and the Phantom Express leaves the station. After experiencing the unsettling sensation of the train crossing to the Otherside, the Cupbros head into one of the cars to find a seat.

While looking for a seat the brothers run into their old friend Legendary Chalice, the ghost of an ancient Dish woman, who invites the brothers to sit with her. Chalice questions what the brothers are doing on the train if they're still alive and the brothers explain that King Dice is sending them down south on a mission for the Boss. While Chalice is disappointed to hear they are still working for the Boss she still happily explains how the time distortion created by travelling through the Otherside turns what should be a three-day trip to New Orleans into only a single day ride. She also warns the brothers to make sure they get off before the train hits the end of the line. Mugs and Chalice begin to cheerfully catch up with one another while Cup angrily reflects about what a mess his life has become and how he just wants to be able to go home again with Mugs. Cups also thinks about how he has dragged Mugs into so much trouble and how everything seems to be reminding him of home lately. Eventually, Cup drifts off to sleep.

Mugs watches his older brother finally fall asleep before Chalice begins asking him if he and Cup are doing ok. Mugs brushes off her concern, claiming that they are fine, but tells her that the two of them can't return home until they are finally free of their current mess. Chalice tells him she understands and proceeds to bring him up to date on how the Inkwell Isles have fallen further into disrepair since the brothers left. Mugs reflects on their personal history with Chalice herself and how he feels guilty for losing the Supers she had gifted them when they were children. Mugs begins to feel sleepy himself, which Chalice explains is due to the draining effect the Otherside has on the living, and he soon falls asleep after Chalice promises to wake them up when they arrive at New Orleans.

The Cupbros are woken by Chalice as promised once they arrive at New Orleans, having slept through the whole trip. The Cupbros and Chalice disembark from the train, saying their goodbyes to one another before heading their separate ways. However, before the brother can leave the station Spector stops them to give them a note from King Dice which tells them where they will be staying during their time in New Orleans. The Cupbros then head into New Orleans, eventually finding the address Dice gave them which turns out to belong to a large, familiar-looking riverboat. Upon entering the riverboat they find that it is owned by the frog brothers Ribby and Croaks, two more familiar faces that the Cupbros had fought in the past. The frogs aren't happy to have to host the Cupbros but Cup points out that they don't really have a choice because they all work for the same Boss. Sensing a fight brewing Mugs is quick to pull Cup away from the frogs to go order some food, resolving to find something fun to do after they deal with the Voodoo Queen to lighten their spirits.

### Chapter 35 - Good Doll Hunting

Bendy and Boris wander the streets of New Orleans, trying to figure out how to read The Map they were given by the Angel. While The Map does show an X where the part is, it doesn't show any streets or recognizable landmarks. The brothers attempt to ask a local to help them read The Map, but quickly discover that no one besides the two of them can see what's on The Map as it appears to be blank to everyone else. After taking a quick break to eat and complain about their frustration with The Map, the brothers take back to the streets but don't get any leads for the rest of the day. To lift their spirits Bendy and Boris spend the night playing music and dancing on the streets with the locals. Back at their hotel Bendy lies in bed thinking about the difficult situation they have found themselves in before a Ink Attack breaks his line of thought. After the attack subsides the brothers go to bed.

The next day at breakfast the B-Bros find a newspaper whose front-page story is the hospitalization of the Warners following a fight with two unknown individuals that the paper believes could have been the B-Bros themselves. Bendy and Boris are upset by the news that the Cupbros were able to hospitalize the Warners but Bendy points out that there was little the two of them could have done to stop that fight. Before they can fall too deep into their despair a woman appearing to be in her thirties comes over to ask them what's wrong. They tell the woman they're having trouble finding a certain object but when she asks if she could help, explain that they can't show her The Map they are using to track it. The woman, who identifies herself as Lady Facilier, is not deterred by this news and offers to bring them back to her shop so she can help them. Bendy doesn't trust Lady Facilier but Boris points out that it couldn't hurt since they don't have any other ideas on what to do. With few other options, the brothers agree to head to Lady Facilier's shop.

The brothers enter Lady Facilier's secluded back alley shop. The shop, filled with strange objects and a disturbing energy, puts the brothers off but Lady Facilier ushers them to a table in the middle of the room so she can ask her "friends on the Otherside" for help. Lady Facilier asks what they are looking for in particular and she seems surprised to hear the object is a Doll. Regardless, Lady Facilier asks each of the boys to pull three cards from a deck she has, the dark energy growing once they do, as she then proceeds to read what the cards tell her. For Bendy, the cards tell her that he is a hard-working boy who has dealt with hardships, is currently sick, and that, while he and the others who are sick are on the clock, the long journey he will undertake in the future seems to work out positively for him. For Boris, the cards tell her that Boris has tried to help and has been helped, is worried about how he can aid his sick brother and will be able to blaze his own trail in the future, although whether that path leads to hope or despair is up to him. Bendy doesn't like how much pressure these reading seem to put on Boris but Lady Facilier reminds him that they don't have time to be sitting around worrying. Using her crystal ball and her "friends" help, Lady Facilier discovers that The Doll is located in a hidden cavern in the swamps outside of town. Lady Facilier quickly ushers the boys out of her shop, claiming it's because the swamps are dangerous at night. Boris thanks her for her help but Bendy can't help but continue to feel suspicious about the strange women.

Lady Facilier walks back to the table in the middle of her shop, thinking out loud as it's revealed she stole The Map from the brothers before they left her shop. She muses how she couldn't do much to them thanks to the Angel's blessing they had managed to acquire but is sure she'll be able to think of something after they return from the empty chamber she just sent them to. She apologizes to the seemingly living voodoo masks on the wall about not being able to feed them any new souls before proclaiming that she needs to get to work cracking the concealing spell on The Map so she can find more things like her "dear trinket". She then walks over to a chest in her shop and reveals that she has The Doll, which she has apparently been using to torment a poor man who has since died. Smiling to herself, Lady Facilier gets to work on The Map.

### Chapter 36 - A Difficult Day All Around

The Cupbros walk through the streets of New Orleans, heading towards the Voodoo Queen's address. They're having trouble finding the address but before they need to really start searching Lady Facilier approaches to ask them if they're looking for something. The Cupbros, after some slight hesitation, show Lady Facilier the address and she happily proclaims that she knows the place. Lady Facilier leads them to a back alley shop, asking what business they have with the shop owner. Cup replies vaguely and, after some teasing about love potions, Lady Facilier reveals herself to be the owner of the shop- the Voodoo Queen herself. The Voodoo Queen brings the Cupbros into her shop and seats them at the table in the middle of the room to talk. Cup demands Lady Facilier hand over The Doll, but Facilier says that's not what he really wants and that she could instead help them get their true goal- their freedom. The Cupbros don't believe she can break a soul contract but Lady Facilier insists she can, in return for the Cupbros capturing an Angel for her. The brothers think she's crazy but she brushes off their concern, instead having them pick some cards the same way she did with the B-Bros. Their cards reveal the tale of how the Cupbros became indebted to The Devil and ended up having to serve as his hitmen but now they can't seem to catch their latest targets and their debt is only continuing to grow. After looking at their future Lady Facilier sadly says that they really will never get what they want and, just as Cup goes to shoot her, snakes suddenly burst from their chairs to tie the Cupbros down. Even though Cup just barely missed her with his shot Lady Facilier gives them one last chance to come work for her. The Cupbros are conflicted for a moment but, upon seeing the fear and confusion on Mugs' face, Cup decides to turn down Lady Facilier for the both of them. Cup then manages to free Mugman from his restraints with one of his blasts and Mugs begins fighting with the Voodoo Queen. While Mugs is distracted dealing with voodoo dolls brought to life with Facilier's magic, Lady Facilier takes the chance to use her powers to transform the still restrained Cuphead into a normal teacup. Mugs is distraught by Cup's transformation and immediately demands she turn him back but Facileir is holding Cup and threatens to drop him instead, which would cause him to shatter. Realizing that he can't win against her Mugs uses his dodge move to escape the voodoo shop and flee back into the streets of New Orleans.

Meanwhile, Bendy and Boris are stuck up a tree in the swamp, surrounded by hungry alligators. Despite Boris's protests, Bendy is about to go down and use his Talent to beat up the gators when the tree suddenly shakes, causing him to lose his footing. Boris manages to snag Bendy by his tail, which is very painful, and haul Bendy back into the tree before he can fall. After reassuring Boris that he's not mad at him for pulling his tail Bendy asks Boris to hand him a can of chicken noodle soup from their pack so he can use it as a distraction for the gators. When Boris goes to grab the can he realizes he doesn't have The Map anymore and Bendy is quick to piece together that it must have been Lady Facilier who took it. Boris is apologetic about trusting her but Bendy reassures him that it's fine and to instead focus on how they're gonna get out of the tree. After using the can of soup as a distraction, the B-Bros prepare to hop down into the remaining pile of gators.

Back in the city proper Mugman hides in an alleyway and panics about how he is going to get Cuphead back. Mugs reflects on how he's never really been alone before since he always had Cups with him and that he doesn't know what to do without Cups there to figure out the plan. In the swirl of emotions Mugs feels a sudden flare of anger at Cups for getting them into this debt situation to begin with but it quick to tamp it down as he knows that he doesn't truly blame Cup for any of this and that he had chosen to follow Cup into this mess. After thinking about what he can do for a little while longer Mugman suddenly remembers that Ribby and Croaks are in New Orleans as well and rushes back to their boat. Mugs crashes into the boat and asks Ribby and Croaks to help him save Cuphead but the frog brothers are actually happy to hear about what happened to Cup, claiming that the Cupbros ruined their lives. Mugs points out that the frog brothers doomed themselves by losing their souls to The Devil but the frog brothers just kick him out of the boat, laughing as they do so. With no other option, Mugs heads back into the city, wondering what he is going to do now.

### Chapter 37 - One Step Forward and No Steps Back

Bendy and Boris exhaustedly drag themselves onto a rare piece of dry swampland after dealing with gators all day and complain about how they're never going to find their way out of the swamp at this rate. After spending the rest of the day continuing to wander through the bayou the brothers set up camp in a tree for the night. Once in the tree Boris notices a strange-looking rock down below and the two brothers head back down to the ground level to investigate it. Upon investigation, the B-Bros discover that it's actually a pile of rocks with a strange symbol on them set up in a square shape with an odd seam around the edges that seems to imply it can be moved somehow. Bendy attempts to get the odd doorway open but he can't seem to get it to move no matter what he tries. Bendy tells Boris to move so he can force it open but when Boris pushes against the symbol to get up the stone door suddenly opens, dropping Boris into the cavern beneath it. After Boris re-assures Bendy that he wasn't injured in the long fall, Boris tells Bendy that the cavern he is in is very deep down and wet, but he can't see much more than that. Realizing he can't just jump down to get Boris Bendy grabs some nearby vines to act as a makeshift rope and climbs down into the mysterious cavern himself.

The B-Bros begin to explore the large room they find themselves in but as they're walking Bendy accidentally triggers a pressure switch on the floor. Suddenly the entire room is lit up by large basins of magical yellow/orange fire, Runes all along the walls and various rectangular statues also glow this same colour. While the Swamp has clearly taken its toll on the room it seems to still be functioning as it was originally intended. The B-Bros are excited at this development as the various symbols on the wall match the symbols in Wilson's journal, meaning that this must be the cavern Lady Facilier had told them The Doll was in. As the brothers continue across the large room they start noticing a lot of bones scattered in the water on the floor. They also notice a beautifully decorated door on the far side of the room that they are walking towards. The door is covered in gorgeous ancient carvings, with two of the large fire basins sitting above it and stairs leading up to it bracketed on either side by more of the strange rectangular statues. Boris is sure that the door must be what they're looking for but Bendy, remembering what he has read in Felix's books, tells Boris he thinks it's suspicious. Bendy explains how, if the door really did lead to treasure, they would try to hide it instead of making it so showy and that despite all the bones around there's no indication of a trap that could have killed them in the first place. Deciding to test the door for traps the brothers throw a stick and some moss at the door. The moss lands on the stairs and immediately the Runes on the statues next to the stairs glow red, causing a wall of blades to swipe across the stairs from in between the blocks of the statues. Unnerved by this turn of events, and realizing just how many of the statues there are in the room, the brothers attempt to head back to the hole they came through to leave but as soon as they take a step back more blades from the nearby statues materialize to block their path. After throwing some more moss at the statues to see what set them off Bendy realizes the traps are herding them towards the door. With no way for them to stop a magical trap, the brothers have no choice but to walk up to the door. The brothers try using some stone slabs to push over the statues by the door, climbing the vines on the walls/ceiling and even using Bendy's shadows but nothing works to allow them to get past the blades.

Just as the B-Bros are starting to give up hope of escaping the room the door suddenly opens. On the other side is a small woman appearing to be in her forties who, upon realizing this isn't the room she was looking for, apologizes for "disturbing" the boys and goes to close the door. The brothers quickly ask her for help escaping the room before she can close the door but the woman just laughs when they say they are trapped in the room. Using a glowing light that appears from her hand the mysterious woman extinguishes the flames above the door, causing the Runes to stop glowing. She then easily walks down the stairs to the B-Bros, who are shocked when the blades don't appear to slice her to bits. The woman introduces herself as Mama Odie- the Voodoo Queen of the bayou, causing Bendy to ask if she's like Lady Facilier. At the mention of Facilier Mama Odie quickly asserts how much she can't stand the woman, claiming she is one of the reasons she left the city of New Orleans in the first place. Mama Odie then goes on to explain how she also accidentally fell into one of the tunnels and tells the brothers she'll help them since she's looking for a way out too. With that, the brothers and Mama Odie head through the carved door and out into the rest of the tunnels.

### Chapter 38 - Greeting Doors

The brothers have been wandering the tunnels with Mama Odie for a while, learning that she has been in these tunnels a couple of days now when there's suddenly a loud crash behind them. The group turns around and discovers a giant snake has crashed through the walls of the tunnels. The snake immediately begins chasing the group through the tunnels until Mama Odie leads them to a room where they quickly take cover. Mama Odie begins doing something with her magic in the room but Bendy is more focused on how the giant snake is forcing itself into the room through the only exit. Mama Odie brushes off Bendy's concern and instead instructs him to tell her when absolutely all of the snake is in the room with them. Bendy doesn't know what she is trying to do but nevertheless instructs Boris to keep watch on the door for when the tip of the snake's tail enters the room and begins taunting the snake to bring it further into the room. Bendy continues to taunt and dodge the snake's attacks until Boris yells that the snake is in, at which point Mama Odie uses a large amount of magic to shrink the snake down to a more normal size right before it can snap its jaws around Bendy.

Mama Odie, who can apparently talk with the snake, informs them that the snake was supposed to be guarding The Doll somewhere in these tunnels but that The Doll was stolen and the snake assumed that they were the thieves when it found them. Bendy asks the snake to show them the room where The Doll was and it begins to lead them there. As they walk Mama Odie informs the boys that the snake had been there its entire life but had just continued to grow until he almost became too big for the tunnels so the snake is grateful to be smaller now and wants to leave the tunnels with them now that he doesn't have anything to guard anymore. Mama Odie invites the snake to come live with her and excitedly names it Juju when it accepts her invitation. Finally, the group arrives at the room where The Doll used to be held which now only holds ancient art and an empty smashed pedestal. When Mama Odie asks why they are looking for The Doll the brothers just vaguely answer that it's an important part of a machine. Mama Odie places her hand on the broken pedestal and instantly discovers that the pedestal was smashed by a shadow, something Bendy can just barely feel with his own abilities. Mama Odie then informs the boys that it was almost certainly Lady Facilier who sent the shadows and the B-Bros quickly connect that not only does she have The Doll but she also sent them on a wild goose chase here probably trying to get them killed by the various traps. The brothers want to head straight back into New Orleans to face Lady Facilier but Mama Odie warns them they wouldn't stand a chance against her. When Boris asks if Mama Odie will come back to New Orleans to help them against Lady Facilier Mama Odie refuses due to her rocky history in the city after attempting to use her abilities there to help people. The brothers accept her reason and soon Juju has lead them all out of the tunnels. Bendy thanks Mama Odie for her help but she says she isn't done helping yet, inviting the brothers back to her house so they can eat and she can use her powers to find someone in the city who can help them against Facilier.

Back in the city of New Orleans, a little voodoo doll runs through the streets and back into the Voodoo Queen's shop. The voodoo doll reports that the B-Bros made it out of the temple alive which seems to please Lady Facilier as it means she can use them to track down the Angel who gave them The Map. However, when the doll also reports that the "Voodoo Queen of the bayou" is helping them Lady Facilier flies into a rage at Mama Odie meddling in her plans. Lady Facilier goes to the large masks on her wall and asks her "friends" to help her capture the B-Bros. From the mouth of the largest mask comes several shadow creatures, who Lady Facilier immediately orders to capture the B-Bros and bring them back to her.

### Chapter 39 - Cupromises

Lady Facilier sits happily in her kitchen, eating breakfast and drinking coffee as she thinks about the plans she has in place throughout the city. Suddenly, her young son comes racing into the kitchen. After telling him not to run in the house she gives her son a pouch of herbs to deliver and some money for the trolley so he won't be late for school before telling him she loves him as he heads out for the day. As she clears up the dishes she pauses at her coffee cup, which is revealed to be the transformed Cuphead, as she tells him it's his brothers' fault she needs a second cup of coffee that morning for giving her a headache. Lady Facilier enters her shop with her coffee and, after retrieving The Doll from the chest, sits at the table in the middle of the shop. One of her voodoo dolls reports that some of her shadows lost Mugman in a crowd which upsets her and causes her to once again complain about Mugman to the transformed Cuphead. Through Lady Facilier's talking and the reports from her shadows, it is revealed that not only has she not been able to break the concealing magic on The Map but her shadows also failed in capturing the B-Bros as ordered. After thinking for a while Lady Facilier decides to leave the B-Bros alone since they'll probably come to her anyways and orders the shadows to either capture or kill Mugman once they find him. After the shadows leave to track Mugman down the coffee cup in her hands begins to heat up to the point that she has to put it down on the table. She compliments Cuphead for even managing to stay conscious in his transformed state, but when a careless touch allows him to actually burn her she locks him in the chest with The Map so he can "cool off" while she begins to work with The Doll.

Back in the swamp, Mama Odie is just waving the boys off with the instruction to find someone who is in debt and offer him a meal to help them. The boys say their thank you's and goodbyes to Mama Odie and then begin heading back to the city. As they wait for the riverboat to come to pick them up Bendy reflects on Mama Odie's unresolved past in the city as well as both the shadow and ink attack that occurred the previous night. The brothers take the riverboat back into New Orleans and head into a local restaurant to grab some food. Just as they are about to leave a busboy gets tripped and breaks some dishes, causing the manager to come out to chew the guy out fairly harshly. From the managers shouting they piece together that the busboy seems to be working to pay off a meal he had and Boris convinces Bendy to help the poor busboy, pointing out that Mama Odie had told them to look for someone in debt. The B-Bros head over to where the busboy is still getting berated and begin to defend him, even telling the manager they'll pay off the busboy's debt for him. After paying off the busboy's debt the busboy goes to thank the B-Bros and both parties are shocked when the busboy is revealed to actually be Mugman! After recovering from their shock the B-Bros immediately flee the restaurant, Mugman right behind them calling for them to please wait. Using his dodge move Mugman is able to catch up with the B-Bros and begins to beg them for help rescuing Cuphead. Bendy doesn't trust Mugman for a second but Boris is sympathetic to his pleas and believes Mugman to be the help Mama Odie told them they would find. Boris agrees to hear Mugs out, much to Bendy's shock and anger. After arguing with Bendy for a bit Boris leads Mugman back to the restaurant to pick up his stuff as Bendy yells that there is no way he is going along with this.

Later that day Bendy sits angrily in a restaurant after Boris convinced him to listen as Mugman explains everything that had happened to him in New Orleans. Bendy asks why they should help save someone who has been trying to kill them but Boris points out that they need Mugman to help fight Lady Facilier as well. Bendy asks if the Cupbros can just leave them alone after this but Mugman apologetically admits that, since they are being forced to chase them in the first place, they can't just drop it like that. Mugman instead offers to let them take whatever it is they're trying to get from Lady Facilier, promising that neither he nor Cup will go after them straight after the fight with her. Bendy questions who it is sending the Cupbros after them but Mugman is reluctant to tell because not only will he and Cup get in trouble for telling but more dangerous people than the two of them could end up going after the brother instead. This alarms the B-Bros as they begin to realize the size of the force against them that the Cupbros represent. When Bendy asks why the Cupbros are chasing them Mugman says it has something to do with a machine but he doesn't really know the details about it since he and Cup just follow the orders given to them. The B-Bros then go off to the side to discuss what to do. Boris thinks they should help Mugman, pointing out that they can shake the Cupbros once more after they have The Doll but Bendy argues that if the Cupbros can't find them then they will just attack one of their friends again to track them down. After thinking about it for a while Boris has an idea and approaches Mugman, offering to help him in exchange for the Cupbros promising not to attack any of their friends while they are coming after them. After a moment of hesitation, Mugs agrees to the deal before he begins to question the B-Bros about the mess of rumours that are being reported about them in the papers. When the B-Bros look over Mugs' shoulder to see the paper they are shocked to find out that, even though they are certain they only spent two days in the swamp, the date shows that it has been five days since they left New Orleans.

### Chapter 40 - The Odd Joke

Mugman reflects in awe on how he ended up in his current situation with the B-Bros and the mess that is the newspaper's reports. Mugs notes that he's used to the papers getting the details of events incorrect thanks to a spell placed on him and Cup that messes with the minds of witnesses. The trio has already left the previous restaurant they were at and found a park to settle down in while they figured out their plan to take down the Voodoo Queen. By the end of the session, the basics of the plan is that Mugs and Bendy will do the fighting while Boris sneaks around in the chaos to find Cup and the items. Suddenly, Mugman's stomach growls and, after he reveals he hasn't eaten for the entire day, Bendy sends Boris off to find them a place to eat. Boris is hesitant to leave Bendy and Mugs alone but he eventually agrees and heads out to find a restaurant. It doesn't take long for Bendy and Mugman to fall into an awkward silence as Mugs puzzles about why Bendy is acting nice when he still clearly dislikes him. Bendy breaks the silence, explaining to Mugman that his dislike of him is nothing personal it's just that he can't forgive anyone who endangers his little brother. Mugs says he understands but Bendy says he doesn't since he has also put Boris in danger so he can't forgive himself either. Bendy then goes on to say that just because you do something bad doesn't make you a bad person, it all just comes down to the choices you make. Mugs reflects on whether he is a bad person and what choices he actually has available in his life. Mugs asks if Bendy ever worries that he made the wrong choice and Bendy responds that he does but he can't let fear rule him. This causes Mugman to think about how, as their lives had become more complicated and dangerous, he had slowly stopped speaking his mind, leaving all the responsibility and decisions to Cuphead instead. When Bendy suddenly asks him what he is thinking about Mugman turns the conversation to Bendy and Boris's brotherly relationship. Boris returns, surprised at the calm atmosphere, and tells them he found a good place to eat. The trio heads towards the restaurant, continuing to chat about their respective brothers as they walk.

The trio enters the restaurant but is suddenly stopped by a nervous-looking waiter who claims they can't serve them because Boris isn't wearing shoes. Mugs and Bendy are quick to realize this is a lie as there are a couple of other animal toons already eating who aren't wearing shoes as well. The waiter becomes even more fearful after Bendy calls him out, and it quickly becomes apparent that the real reason he doesn't want to serve them is because Bendy is a Demon as the waiter even begins to mumble prayers under his breath. Bendy and Boris are disappointed but ready to leave, however, Mugman steps up and begins to berate the waiter for kicking the brothers out just because of his own biased beliefs. After Mugman is finished with the waiter he leads the trio out of the restaurant in a huff, a happy Bendy and Boris right behind. The trio then finds a different restaurant to eat at before heading to the Voodoo Queen's shop.

The trio creeps down the alleyway all the way up to the Voodoo Queen's door but suddenly the door swings open and Mugman is pulled into the shop by some unseen force. Lady Facilier laughs at them for trying to catch her by surprise as her shop is already filled with her magic, ready for the fight. Mugs demands to know where Cup is but when she won't give him a straight answer he shoots her wrist, which allows him to escape the magic grip she had on him. Mugman and Bendy then begin to battle Lady Facilier and her various magical helpers. Mugs uses his dodge move to get in close to Facilier but suddenly finds himself standing in what looks like his childhood home when she in turn hits him with a wave of her magic. Lady Facilier is also there, changing him back into his childhood form and showing him images of the day the two cup brothers lost their souls to The Devil. Mugman asks why she is showing him all of this and Lady Facilier points out that Cuphead had been the one making all the decisions for them, including when she had asked them to join her. When Mugman again rejects her offer she claims she can help him see his grandfather who they left behind back home, Elder Kettle, once more. Lady Facilier informs Mugman that Elder Kettle has been looking for the two of them ever since they left, even going so far as visiting The Devil himself to try to trade his soul for both of theirs. Lady Facilier claims that at the rate the Cupbros are going, Elder Kettle will have died before they can reunite with him unless they join her. When an emotional Mugman once again tries to turn her down she tells him to tell Elder Kettle, not her.

### Chapter 41 - So How Do Voodoo?

After being told to speak to Elder Kettle Mugman begins to panic, accusing the Voodoo Queen of making all of this as an illusion to trick him but Lady Facilier claims that it is the real Elder Kettle who he will be speaking to. With that Lady Facilier leaves Mugs alone with Elder Kettle, who has finally taken notice of him. Elder Kettle is shocked to see him and, putting all thoughts of illusions out of his mind, Mugman tearfully embraces his grandfather. Mugman apologizes to Elder Kettle but Elder Kettle just responds with his own apologies in turn. Elder Kettle questions why Mugman looks the same as he did when he left home and Mugs explains that it's just a part of the magic that brought him there. At the mention of magic Elder Kettle invites Mugman to sit down and tell him everything that has happened since he left. While Mugman wants to accept this offer more than anything the obvious space where Cuphead should be pulls him back to the reality of his situation. Mugs sadly explains to Elder Kettle that he has to go because he had promised all those years ago to bring Cuphead back home safe and sound. Elder Kettle is upset that Mugman has to leave but he promises to try to continue waiting for them until both brothers can return safely home. After saying their I love you's and goodbye's Mugman turns to leave the room and the whole scene shatters into darkness.

Mugs is awakened by Bendy's voice yelling at him, as he apparently passed out onto the floor when Facilier used her magic on him. Bendy is still busy fighting with Lady Facilier's magical servants and Mugs is immediately pulled back into the battle. When one of Mugs EX moves sends him and Bendy flying back into a wall it allows Facilier and her minions to pin them to the wall. With Bendy and Mugs taken care of for the time being she turns her attention to Boris, who had managed to grab The Map, The Doll and the transformed Cuphead in all the chaos. Boris is quickly caught by one of Lady Facilier's shadows and the Voodoo Queen begins musing aloud about which of the B-Bros she should keep alive to use to find the Angel. Lady Facilier asks Boris to put all the items back on the table but Boris refuses, pointing out that The Map is his to begin with and Cup is still a person even if he is in a different form. With Boris's refusal to co-operate Lady Facilier decides to just kill him and keep Bendy to find the Angel, ordering her shadows to attack him. Mugs tries to use his chaser bullets to save Boris but there are too many enemies around for them to reach the wolf pup, however, they do manage to free him and Bendy. Bendy uses his abilities to stop the shadows moments before they can reach Boris.

Suddenly, a bright light fills the room, dispersing the shadows and causing almost all of Lady Facilier's magic minions to go limp. The source of the light is revealed to be Mama Odie, who decided to overcome her past to come to help the brothers after all. Mama Odie and Lady Facilier begin to argue as Facilier reveals that Mama Odie has been going blind for years due to sacrificing her sight to use her magical abilities. The two women quickly escalate from arguing to a full-on magical battle as the boys try to make their way behind the Voodoo Queen to jump her from behind. After accidentally bumping the table in the middle of the room Lady Facilier notices them and panics when she sees Bendy accidentally hit the crystal ball sitting on top of the table. Noticing her panic Mugs begins to fire chaser bullets at the crystal ball, causing her to panic even more as it cracks, until Bendy finally just grabs the crystal ball and smashes it on the ground. As soon as the ball is smashed Lady Facilier turns to the voodoo masks on her wall, begging them to please give her more time. The masks only seem to laugh at her in response before releasing a magical fog that quickly captures and overcomes her. As the group watches in horror the fog clears, leaving Lady Facilier's still body on the floor and an animalistic shadow as the only remnant of the Voodoo Queen's soul left behind. Mama Odie sadly explains that this is the price Lady Facilier paid for not paying back her debt to her "friends" on the Otherside and that there's nothing they can do to help her now. Mama Odie promises she'll take care of Lady Facilier's child now that she's gone but the voodoo masks seem to tell her that Lady Facilier already promised them her son in some way. Mama Odie isn't pleased to hear this but assures the boys that she will take care of it and to just focus on their quest once again. Boris quickly pockets The Map while Bendy grabs The Doll and the transformed Cuphead. After a slight scare about Bendy dropping Cuphead the B-Bros hand the cup over to Mugman, who begins to wonder just how he is going to get Cuphead back to normal. When Mama Odie hears that Mugman's brother was transformed by Lady Facilier she uses her magic to turn Cuphead back to his true form. In the background, Bendy lets out a yelp as The Doll seems to bite him. Once the bright light of Mama Odie's magic clears a dazed Cuphead is left sitting on the floor, who quickly finds himself in a joyful reunion with his brother. Mugman thanks Mama Odie for returning Cuphead to his normal form but a snarky comment from Bendy soon alerts Cup to the B-Bros presence in the room. Before Mugs has a chance to explain the situation Cuphead has already fired a shot off at the B-Bros, causing them to quickly flee for their lives as Mugs pulls Cup's next shot away from hitting them. When Cup asks Mugs what the hell he's doing Mugman explains the deal he made with the B-Bros about not going after them immediately after defeating the Voodoo Queen or attacking their friends from then on. Cup isn't happy to hear about the deal but he doesn't seem to be angry about it either, instead grabbing Mugs by the handle and dragging him out of the shop so they can find something else to do since they can't go after the B-Bros that day. When Cup brings up going back to the frog brothers' boat for food Mugs begins to tell Cuphead about what happened with Ribby and Croaks as the two of them walk down the street together.

### Chapter 42 - On the Right Track

The B-Bros are finally forced to stop to catch their breaths after fleeing from the Cupbros, giving Boris the chance to tell Bendy they could have just waited for Mugs to explain what was going on to Cuphead. Bendy points out that, since the battle with the Voodoo Queen was over, he didn't want to test how far Mugs loyalty would go. The B-Bros then buy some train tickets for Toon Town before heading to a washroom to clean up where they agree that, if the cops show up, they will split up and meet back at their room on the train once it starts moving. Upon exiting the washroom they find that the ticket salesman had indeed called the police so the brothers split up and blend into the crowd as planned. Ignoring the gossiping of the crowd Bendy slips onto the train via the luggage car, hiding there until the train pulls out of the station. Bendy makes his way to their room on the train but before he can reach it Boris pulls him into a different room, explaining that he had traded rooms with another passenger in case the ticket salesman had informed the cops which room the brothers had bought tickets for. As the B-Bros settle into the room Bendy pulls out The Doll and is shocked to discover it now looks like him. Bendy realizes that The Doll must have transformed after it bit him back in Lady Facilier's shop and the brothers decide to test out what effects The Doll now has since it is bonded with Bendy. After some tests the brothers discover that any action performed on The Doll will be felt by Bendy, even just putting The Doll in the sun causes Bendy to begin to heat up. Boris get's uncomfortable so they stop the tests but the brothers are happy with the confirmation that they got one of The Parts. The brothers then move on to discuss what happened in Lady Facilier's shop, specifically the fate that befell Lady Facilier herself. After resolving that the only thing they can do is continue to move forwards the B-Bros settle down and enjoy a calm evening on the train. As they relax Bendy thinks about how they'll probably have to head back to the casino once they get into town and how his time spent with Mugman had changed his views on the Cupbros a little.

A sudden knock on the door brings Bendy out of his thoughts, causing Bendy to quickly hide in the closet while a sleepy Boris answers the door. The person at the door turns out to be a train employee informing Boris that the dining car will close soon. Bendy tries to listen in on the conversation between Boris and the employee but when a violent Ink Attack overtakes him he turns all his attention on trying not to make any noises of pain that would alert the employee of his presence, even going so far as biting his hand to silence himself. Boris opens the closet door to discover Bendy mid Ink Attack and manages to get the Demon some pain pills before another knock at the door pulls him away again. Before answering the door Boris puts The Doll in the icebox because Bendy said he was too hot. Through his continuing Ink Attack, Bendy can just barely hear Boris talking to a police officer at the door, denying that he has even seen the B-Bros and that his similar look to one of them is just a coincidence. Boris returns to Bendy just as the Ink Attack is finally clearing up and begins to help Bendy clean up. While Boris retrieves The Doll, which had half-melted during the attack, out of the icebox Bendy notes that this attack seems to have been worse than the previous ones. Boris notices the wounds on Bendy's hand from him biting it and looks over the injuries as he gives Bendy more details about the conversations with the two men who came to the door. After Boris finishes checking his wounds Bendy's attention turns back to The Doll, which seems to have a couple of tears on its arm that matches his own injures. Remembering what he read about The Doll on the journal page Bendy grabs a sewing kit and begins sewing up the tear on The Doll. The sensation of the needle tugging at his skin causes him to hiss in pain, alarming an already concerned Boris but Bendy refuses to stop sewing. Once he finishes sewing up the first tear he's amazed to see half of his own injury is gone as well and quickly stitches the other tear up. Once he's done Bendy marvels at how it looks like his injures were never even there and says "at least it's (The Doll) good for something".

## Trivia and Notes

### Notes

* This Book introduces both The Map and The Doll