A long long time ago on a tiny island far far away from civilization, a little mug headed boy by the name of Mugman Kettle was born.This young boy's home was burned down by a wicked creature, bringing his father down with it-

his mother escaped with Mugman in her arms, knowing the creature was targeting her child, she put him in a basket then put a note in it with his name.She then ran to the edge of the river bank, shoving it lightly sending it sailing out onto the ocean.

She knew what she was doing was terrible, but she also knew her little mug would be safe- For now.......

For weeks the basket floated over calm, still waters.Until finally it hit land.Mugman sneezed attempting to sit up, unable to he noticed a large dark shadow loom over him like a tower.Looking up he saw a dark creature, it had horns and a long black tail, two long ears stuck out the side of his head it had a giant staff in one of its paws, and brownish red eyes.

"Kitty"Mugman giggled clapping his hands.

The creature chuckled as Mugman's little hand grabbed his finger.

"What is a little thing like you doing in inkwell hell"His voice boomed.

"Hehehe"Mugman giggled mindlessly grabbing the beast's nose.

"0^0...Hahaha!Your too cute~♥ €:"he laughed adoringly.

Unaware this creature was the devil, Mugman pressed his face into his chest giggling.He playfully nudged his nose into the devil's cheek, almost in an instant he became attached to the little mug.

They both spent so much time together, the devil took care of Mugman as if he were his own.Mugman grew older, a few years after the devil took him under his wing- Mugman didn't say much except, kitty or Hug? He even called the devil daddy once, unsure how to react- the devil stayed quiet for hours before talking again.

The devil owned a casino where Mugman explored, talked to The customers, and helped out with dishes and stuff.One day Mugman stayed by the window dozing off into the exit to inkwell hell, the devil would stop to see what he would do, but instead Mugman sat there with a thirst for adventure in his eyes.One dark cloudy night Mugman heard voices in the main room at the casino, he listened in shock as he heard the devil and some other voice speaking.

"Where is the mug???"said the voice angrily.

"I don't have him!"The devil said nervously"he left down inkwell, check the town!"

"You're a liar"the Voice growled"where-is- THE LITTLE MUG!!??"

"I told you!he didn't return since earlier!I don't have him!"The devil growled back.

"Fine!"The Voice yelled"but if he's not there"it growled signaling cut to the throat"I'll have your head!"

Mugman watched as a dark shadow disappeared out of the casino, he glanced over to the devil was covering his face nodding his head nervously.

"Kitty?"Mugman putting his chin on the devil's knee like a puppy.

The devil and covered his face looking down at the two year old"Hehehe- yes mugman?"He replied smiling at him.

"Who was that he asked as the devil took him in his arms cradling mugman

"d-don't worry Mugman, you don't have to think about it"the devil said carrying Mugman to his room"you just, be the cute little mug and go to sleep- ok?"he said tucking Mugman in, pulling the blanket over him.

"o-(yawns like a sleepy kitty)okay"Mugman yawned sleepily shutting his eyes"n-night Kitty, I love you"Mugman whispered.

"Goodnight, my precious mug"The devil whispered back shutting the door behind him"I....I'm sorry"He whimpered a red tear drop coming down his cheek.

(time skip)

Later that night Mugman woke up, he felt himself moving.He opened his eyes waiting for them to adjust to the darkness, as it did just that he saw that he was in a big brown basket.A note sat on the side pf the it, on it in big bold letters it said his name.As Mugman's eyes adjusted more he saw the devil carrying the basket, rushing across a brown bridge.

"kitty??? what are you doing???"Mugman cried out as he put the basket in front of the door of a hut.

"I'm so so so sorry"the devil whispered"kitty has to go"he said his eyes tearing up.

"kitty?!"the devil knocked on the door then hurried away ignoring Mugman's sobs and cries"Kitty!kitty no!!Mugman cried out, screeching for the devil to come back"Kitty!k-kitty!kitty please don't leave me!please!come back!kitty!"

The devil kneeled at a nearby bush then waited for the hut's door to open, within 30 seconds the door creaked open revealing a light from inside.

"oh goodness!what are you doing out here?"exclaimed the person who opened the door

Cup my boy!bring some blankets quickly!"he called out carrying the basket inside.

The devil whimpered as a wave of guilt hit him while he heard Mugman's screeches"it's for the best"he thought when he got the casino.He looked around the quiet casino, no child giggles, no crayons on the floor, no spilled juice, not even the devil's mug.When the devil got to his room a drawing awaited him.A sloppy drawing of him and Mugman, under it in big colorful letters it read"Family forever".

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