Dynamic Duo

Synopsis: As kids, Drake and Elmo team up to stop a new rooster on the block from ruining the school's science fair.

Author's Note: In the life of Drake Mallard, this story takes place after 'Paraducks' and before 'Clash Reunion'. This is assuming Drake and Elmo new each other longer than the show let on and were close friends. This is my first Fan fic, so please be kind in reviews. I do not own Darkwing Duck or related characters. This story is intended for recreational purposes and will not be used to gain profit for the author.

Chapter 1

A lone figure worked delightedly over his experiment. Tossing this and that everywhere, trying to find the right synthesis of his new formula. He hadn't slept in days, and it was starting to affect him. No matter, once he finished with this project, 'they' would accept him. 'They' would hoist him up on their shoulders and shout his name into the warm air…..

"Elmo!" A familiar and annoying voice shouted from behind his bedroom door. He sighed. He told his mom that he didn't want to be disturbed, and he defiantly didn't want any visitations from Drake the Dweeb.

"Elmo, you'll never guess what just happened, come on let me in". Slowly he walked to door and opened it. Drake came right on in and plopped down on Elmo's bed as if he owned the place, Elmo always hated that about him

"You're not going to believe it." Drake said as he made himself comfortable

"What? Did you finish your science homework without needing any of my help?"

"Now that you mention it…" Drake stopped when he saw his friends face. "Ok, ok, I'll do it myself and you can just check it over this time for mistakes"

Elmo went back over to his desk to check on his formula. "You know Drake, Science is an important thing in life, you need to understand the basics at least."

"And that's why I have you around!" He responded.

"Not for long."

"What?" Drake looked confused as Elmo talked and worked at the same time.

"When I become popular in school, I won't be able to hang around you any more. I'll be to busy going to parties and enjoying to fine company of our cheerleading squad."

It took all of Drake energy not to laugh at his friend, but a few chuckles did escape his bill.

"Oh laugh it up Drake, you'll see."

"Sure Elmo, and I'll have my own Saturday morning cartoon someday"

That remark brighten Elmo's mood. He laughed so hard he nearly dropped his formula.

"What did you want to tell me anyway?" He said as he wiped a tear from his eye from laughing so hard.

"I met a superhero today."

"There's no such thing". Elmo replied

"Why do you always have to be close minded on certain things?"

"Because I am a scientist, I have to approach everything with logic and reason. And there's nothing logical about capes and masks. Superheroes were invented by the comic book company's to get rich off of day dreamers like you." Elmo was getting angry now. He hated it when Drake would go off on something that didn't make since.

"Elmo you don't understand. He helped me stop Lamont and his brother from robbing the record store"

"He stopped the King?"

"There's no villain to villainess for Darkwing Duck!" Drake exclaimed as he stood up with pride and appreciation for his new hero.

"Darkwing Duck…Darkwing Duck" Elmo started to say the name over and over as he contemplated what his friend had just said. "What a stupid name."

"It is not, and you'll see Elmo. He'll come back and save the day just like before"

"I'm always up for proving you wrong, let's go". Elmo reached for his jacket.

"What?"

"Well if there is a superhero in town, he's gonna be out saving the world or something of that nature. Let's go see if we can't find him in action"

Drake considered this for a moment. Behind his back, Elmo made a gesture of counting down with his hand, 3…2…1…..

"That might be a little dangerous, Elmo"

Elmo put his jacket back down. "I knew you'd chicken out Drake, at least I can count on you for that. I'm gonna go back to work." Elmo picked up a comic he had on his desk. "You can go back to your capes and masks." Elmo threw the book at Drake. Drake looked at the new issue of Superpig.

"I'll show you Elmo, Darkwing Duck does exist." He started heading for the door.

Elmo felt bad as the door slammed shut. He didn't mean to hurt his friend, and he had no idea how strong Drake felt about this superhero thing. Knowing that they always walk to and from school together, Elmo decided he'd ask his mom for money to buy Drake some ice cream tomorrow afternoon. That will make up for it….wouldn't it?

Across town, at the St. Canard docks, a couple of strange dark figures began to meet.

"There's been a problem" The shorter duck said. "The King has been arrested"

"This will ruin our plan, the new recruits…" The taller duck replied.

"No need to panic gentlemen. There is the contingency scenario we've been discussing for a while" The final fatter duck replied.

"He is reckless and far from ready for field work."

"True, but I don't see an alternative at this point. Unless you care to break out the King and somehow restore his reputation."

"I don't like sloppy work!"

"As long as it gets done"

"Very well, contact your agent. Tell him that there is an assignment"