For millenia after Harmonia disappeared and left the Children of the Tree behind, heaven has been run by the archangels and hell had 3 people in charge, which changed on occasion. Alistair, the one to trick Adam and Eve and set free the Children of the Tree (later known as the 4 Horsemen), was the first one to appoint his most trusted (and the only one to appoint a woman), Brutus and Kimberly, and rule hell. Then came his children Azazel and Lilith, which led to Azazel taking the throne and appointing his two, Alaric and Larry. Not very long after, Lucifer overtook Azazel with his already appointed King Dice and Peter Hancox, which pissed off the three former leaders. How dare their sons take the throne when they've barely had the time to use it?
They've found their way back, but it comes at the price of wanting their sons' heads. Lucifer and his employees are determined to keep the tradition going, though, no matter how petty they are.
(AU inspired by Supernatural, Miracle Musical, and Chonny Jash amongst other things.)
Start reading here. The more you progress, the better the writing gets, I swear.
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Newest chapter is just about done, so I wanna grace you with some fun facts!
- Peter's name was almost Entre (on-trey). He had a completely different storyline where he was the worst guy ever. Now, he still kinda sucks, but he's not all bad.
- Kira's existence almost didn't happen but I realized that Larry was unbalanced with Hawley's mere existence so I made Kira a foil to Chris.
- My plans for after DoC is to make books of Team Lucifer. However, until the next big release happens, I actually can't disclose the first prequel book. I will be working on it after then, though!
- Abbadon was almost a villain, but I didn't want her to be. She was also going to be Peter's second love interest back when I wanted specific ships, but I realized that'd just make her the woman in the way of yaoi and make everyone hate her.
- Ross is one of the least developed characters right now story wise, but soon he'll be developed.
- Lucifer is the first aroace character I headcanoned as such!
- Dice is actually an only child, and if I recall correctly he was in a long lineage of only children as atleast one parent. Don't quote me on that, though.
Heyy, I've been away awhile! I'm working on the fic despite all these things happening at once, I swear it! To treat you all, I have some facts about the characters!!
Fact #1: All of The Unholy Triumvirate represent greed mixed with other sins. Azazel is greed and wrath, Larry is greed and lust (more of a lust for power), and Alaric is greed and potentially envy? I think Alaric is more pure greed but he does show envy for not being his son's choice.
Fact #2: On the topic of sins, The Unholy Trinity are all different sins! Lucifer is pride, Dice is greed (though he kinda averts that?), And Peter is wrath (and I'm considering gluttony). However, if we expand this to Team Lucifer as a whole, Abbadon and Chris are both envy, but Chris can also be sloth since he didn't quite do much in his life. Ross might not have a sin, but if he did, I think it would be sloth.
Fact #3: More of a stupid thing, but Chris actually considers himself more of a "nerdy geek" than a nerd. He's also surprisingly athletic.
Fact #4: Dice has been invited to a female employee only sleepover by a new worker.
Fact #5: Abbadon has the shortest horns of the sins!
Fact #6: I almost made Larry x Alaric canon, but I decided it should stay as an inside joke. No ship is inherently canon (other than Tina and Karl being Cuphead and Mugman's parents, or really just any parents), so as long as it's legal (no child x adult or pet x adult, that's gross and wrong) and not related in any way (aka moral), it's fine!
Fact #7: The Calix Animi in this AU is kinda like the navy. I think it's still around, but it's an old establishment.
Hey, sorry the new chapter is taking so long. Mental health has sucked, all these bad things have happened, my anniversary is literally TOMORROW, and I just have so much going on.
That being said, I'm gonna voice act all of chapter 15. Dialogue only, I just think it feels more natural that way.
Here's the main 6 (Team Lucifer) and their sexualities
Will probably do the villains tmrw!! Anyways, I apologize if I got any of the flags wrong :')
Here's me as my current fav gayboy
Flags: Almondsexual (99% masc, 1% fem attraction), Acespike (occasionally more asexual than usual), Transmasc, xenogender umbrella (gender identity not contained by human understanding of gender)
Hey folks!! I know I don't usually post chapters often, so let's be straight forward on why this is.
MATT'S REASONS ON WHY HE DOESN'T POST OFTEN (Genuine reasons I prommy)
1. I'm in JROTC!
This is very important!! If you don't know what that means or entails, the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is basically a military-esque program that not only prepares you for the military (optional to join military afterwards) but makes you a better citizen. This is a very time-consuming program, and I try to attend every possible event in order to build my resume for the future! This unfortunately means I spend a little less time writing the fic, but do know it's for a good purpose.
2. Motivation is hard :(
Everyone has felt unmotivated before, and it hits even harder when you're in the trenches of depression with the feeling that nobody even cares about your passion project. Worry not, though, because it IS still a passion project, and I am working extra hard to be more productive!!
3. I'm planning prequels and sequels!
..Yeah, that cat is out of the bag now. I asked, you all answered a LONG while back, and I'm here to deliver! While I work on finalizing DoC, there are 2 sequels planned (1 of which is focused around the cupbros for you cupbros fans) and atleast.. I think 3 prequels from me and 1 spinoff prequel in progress by my boyfriend? He's working on Bitter Eyes, which takes place in the same universe as DoC (named The Cardverse for those of you who actually read the fic (I love you all dearly btw /platonic friend way)) but takes place earlier with an entirely separate cast. I actually recommend reading Bitter Eyes before you read Deck of Card!!
WORRY NOT!!
DoC is still in progress, and I'm writing heavily on it (will return to writing after this post, even) so there should be a chapter posted not too long from now hopefully? For now, though, as compensation for such a long wait, here's what to expect from chapter 16 (plus this goofy and shitty doodle I did!!)
Please draw your oc x canon please be unashamedly loud about it please post it without embarrassment please make dramatic emotional edits of them please indulge yourself
Deck of Card is cancelled in favor of writing a 2 hour musical about King Dice and how hot he is, written by Peter, composed by Lucifer, performed by me
While I'm working for a little while on chapter 16, feel free to ask questions to anyone!! Here's our main characters, but other characters are available!!
Cuphead one shot set in @maxtheweirdo1812's Infection au. Don also belongs to @maxtheweirdo1812. Peter belongs to @phoneheadedemployee
Peter was only travelling with Don because there was power in numbers. The horned cup was annoying at best and unbearably positive at worst. The unlikely pair had been travelling for a few weeks now.
Don spotted dark clouds blanketing the sky. "We should take cover.. the forest won't be safe in the storm," he noted aloud.
Peter nodded slowly, examining his surroundings. The phone headed man saw the lighthouse not too far from them. The old building looked surprising good considering the state of the world.
"The lighthouse. It should do for the night"
Don grinned and Peter led him to the dock beside Elder Kettle's old cabin. The cabin had long collapsed since the infection spread. The dock also wasn't in the best condition. The wood closest to the sea was moldly and falling apart. Curiously the dingy tied to a dock post was destoryed. Although the damage didn't look weather inflicted.
"Looks like we have to swim.. C'mon sunshine n rainbows"
The phone headed man shed his jacket and dipped into the sea water. It was incredibly cold but he figured he and Don could warm up once inside. Don hesitated but followed after Peter. He shivered as he swam but Peter paid Don no mind.
The pair soon made it to the shore where the lighthouse stood. Don lifted his hand to knock but Peter stepped ahead of him and tried to open the door. Locked.
"Peter! You should be glad it's locked! That's so rude! I can't believe you"
"Can't you? I didn't assume anybody lived in there"
He paused for a moment in thought before back up to the water's edge and rushed at the door, slamming his weight into it. The phone headed man fell with the door, stirring a puff of dust. He heard Don's disapproving sigh. The pair was distracted by the sound of footsteps.
A tall figure stood in the doorway of the stairwell. The figure stepped closer. Once soft, vibrant, red and amber fur was dusty, matted and wirey. Even a glimpse of cobwebs tangled in the fur. They could even see their ribs. The figure's eyes were blue. At first it was hard to tell, as their eyes were glossed over with paranoia.
The pair were so focused on the figure poor condition that they didn't see the growing hostility. Lips curled back in an animalistic snarl, pupils narrowed into dangerous slits, hackles raised. Don stepped back, his unmatching eyes wide in fear and caution.
"OUT FLITHY PLAGUE RIDDEN MORSELS! OUT OUT OUT!" The figure's voice has raspy and broken as if it hadn't been used in quite some time. It had a strong quality to it that may have once been charming.
"Hold on, we just came to spend the night. We'll be gone as soon as the storm passes," Peter softly said, keeping his gaze locked with the figure's. One hand slowly inched toward his dripping belt, for his knife, just in case.
"I don't care why you come. GET OUT! You've already brought the flith inside. No more damage must be done"
One more step and the pair could see that the figure was a bat. A bat who seemed to be made of fruit, apple and lemon specifically. No wonder he seemed so hostile.
"Out. Now. Before I slit your throats and leave you to the fish"
Peter grabbed Don's wrist and dragged him back to the sand outside. They would have to shelter somewhere else. Soon, too. Those storm clouds were moving quickly now.
