Authors note: My second Ducktales fanfic, however, this time it will be set in the newer version. Also for those familiar with my work expect the unexpected…that being the case this story will involve yuri, for those not into it or have strong opinions about it please I'd advise you take up another fanfic. Anyway given it is the month of Halloween the nephews, Webby, and Lena are tasked with trying out this new haunted house made by Gyro himself to scare the kids of the block during the annual McDuck Scare For Charity. Lena will find herself in a situation where her growing friendship with Webby is becoming something more…will she have the courage to tell her how she feels?
Ducktales: Scared to tell the truth
CH.1: Lena on edge
Lena found herself at the Pier on one of the ships. She had snuck on when they were unloading the cargo and given it was night it wasn't well guarded. Lately she and Webby had been growing closer as friends…much closer than she had cared to get. She was tasked with a certain mission that while she was working a certain angle…it wasn't as easy as it was going in. Given whom she was related to and that she was the only family she knew…what else was she to do but go through with it.
Even so…hurting Webby felt wrong somehow. Letting out a sigh she looks down at her reflection. She wore this long sleeved grey and black shirt with a mint colored shirt underneath, her sneakers were green and white. She had styled her hair with pink and some purple eye shadow for added effect. Long as she could remember she had always had this personality…this knack for not doing what people expected of her.
A shiver runs up and down her spine and she goes to move up not even bothering turning around knowing who was there. "Hello Magica…didn't take you long to find me-."
The shadow with brimming red eyes was none other than her Aunt Magica De Spell, a Sorceress and Nemesis to Scrooge McDuck. For the longest time she had been after Scrooge's lucky time and having failed to do so on numerous accounts. So…given her training in magic and her background in mystery here she was…tasked with getting the confidence of Scrooge and his family.
Webby was the first genuine friend she had in a long time and that friendship meant a lot to her. However she also knew that Magica had told her that friends were a way in so best not to get attached cause you only wind up hurting them in the end…so…be miserable is what the message was. Lena finally turns though knowing if she keeps her waiting she will get irked.
"There is no where you can hide my dear. So…are we any closer to obtaining our goal?" Lena looks off to the side as this was the same question she got a lot from her. Her Aunt was quite obsessed over this time and that it was the last ingredient needed for some powerful spell of hers.
"I need a bit more time…I almost have their complete confidence in me. Scrooge almost sees me like one of his own…in fact…he says he and I share a knack for getting in trouble." She rather enjoyed that and the way she went toe to toe with the Beagle family especially Ma really had him looking at her as more than some suspicious teen girl looking to ruin his fortune, which she was.
"You have one mission and one mission only Lena…do not make me regret training you in the art of magic if you continue to let your feelings run your life. Your mother was the same way…thinking she could walk away from this life…and look what happened to her. I am looking after you like one of my own…and trust me…that is more than what can be said about anyone else."
Lena fought back the tears as balled her fingers into her palm. She was right…she was the only family she had now. Even if her methods of raising her weren't exactly the love a child wanted or yearned for, it was something to say the least. Still…Lena felt guilt over what would eventually have her betraying Webby.
"Don't tell me you have feelings for this girl…oh…that is so rich. Lena, while I do not see feelings between gender as any line not to be crossed…I do however frown upon those who are my enemy or who live with my enemy. This Halloween event you mention…it is being operated by that Gyro, am I correct?"
"Yes…what of it Aunt Magica?" Lena manages to relax a little however the fact her aunt can read her so well is quite disturbing. Truth was she never did like boys…and…even when in school she managed to keep it a secret often explaining she was too busy to be dating. Lena always feared her secret would be revealed. However…she had two secrets now and she wasn't sure Webby would take to either.
"Well…I am sure you remember your lessons in manipulating technology so it should be a breeze making things go awry. Think of it…a failure like that will cost Scrooge quite a fortune and will make him look bad before all of Duckburg. Any chance to make Scrooge fail is one step closer to me achieving absolute power and getting my wish for so long and making it a reality."
Magica cackles a bit but Lena doesn't laugh. This was what her Aunt did…she didn't see why she had to take part. Magica stops a bit…but…only after noticing she is the only doing the cackling. "Aunt Magica…no one will get hurt…will they?"
"Don't tell me you have grown a conscious now dear…it is very unlike you and too late at that. You are in pretty deep now, so, stick to the plan and no more delays. I have let you have your fun but now it is time to get serious. Whatever attachment you may have formed with this Webby ceases…no more distractions. Besides what makes you think she will ever return your feelings? It is clear she does not see you this way. We both know magic is in your blood and those who seek magic or control it will always wind up alone…so…embrace it I say! Rest up…you will need it."
Her cackle once again sounds and Lena is left standing on the ship. Her foot stomps and she pulls forth the amulet she wore around her neck and summoning forth one of the crates she lifts it up as a pinkish like energy envelops it lifting it forth. With a cry or rage filled scream she throws it out into the ocean with a gurgle and as it slowly descends she grips the edge of the rail looking on. Her Aunt's words still held truth to them…though she tried to block them out.
"I need to bury my feelings…even if it means hurting her…the one I…I…" Tears stream her face and she steadies herself. She was to meet up with Webby at the costume shop soon so the two of them could get outfits for the coming event. She wondered if she had the strength in her to not feel what she did. Only time would tell…though…what time that was she had no idea of. Webby was all the good she had in this world…she hoped she would not be hurt by this.
Authors note: Given how early it is still in Ducktales 2017 there is still much to uncover under the surface with the character Lena. Yes I realize she is probably straight as an arrow, still, it doesn't hurt to wish or hope that Disney will get with the times. We are still wanting Elsa to come out…to let it go, so, with more positive figures in the LGBT Community in terms of characters one can only hope and wish. Far as what made me do this, well, call it curiosity mostly…sprinkle in a want…and you get this. Far as Webby, well, she and Lena are just great together. Everyone is entitled to their own ships…so…please keep the shipping wars out of here if you can. Next chapter Lena and Webby go costume shopping.
