I don't own the mighty ducks.

Old Friend

Chapter 2:

As always, the streets of Anaheim were filled with traffic. The sun was setting, turning the sky an array of bright colors. It would have been enjoyable to sit back so to take in the view and she would have if it hadn't been for her foul mood. Glaring at the road ahead of herself, the image of kicking a certain duck in the ass for being overbearing was an appealing thought. Wildwing was being over protective and wouldn't let her play in the game tomorrow night. She knew he was worried about her but this was being ridiculous. So, to blow off some steam she went out to a movie with Tanya. The duck-cycles were useful here in Anaheim, they could weave in between the cars allowing them to skip getting caught in traffic so that they could arrive at their destinations faster.

They arrived at the movie theater with plenty of time to spare. Both were happy to be out and enjoying some down time. Tanya grabbed the popcorn and drinks since Mallory bought the tickets. They took their seats in the theater and chatted with some friendly fans who had the courage to poke their shoulders and ask for a picture with them. Then the movie started, it was an action and romance. About half way through Mallory was craving gummy bears. She let Tanya know she was going to grab some and quietly left the theater. Walking out to the food stands she bought the gummy bears and was walking down the long hall back to her movie when she spotted something out the of the corner of her eye. Someone had just ducked around a corner. She contemplated just going back to her seats but choose to check it out. Sneaking a peak around the very same corner she was surprised to find no one there! "I could have sworn." Shrugging her shoulders and brushing off the incident, she made her way back into the theater to finish the movie.

They drove back to the Pond, discussing their likes and dislikes about the film. Getting close to the pond, Tanya figured now was as good of a time as any, so she asked the question that had been on her mind.

"What is going on with you and Wildwing? You've both been at-uh, on edge a lot."

Mallory knew this was coming, Wildwing had told her to go see Tanya but she didn't because she forgot. Now she had been hoping to avoid it completely but it didn't seem like that was going to happen now. "Well he's just being over protective and it's driving me insane. He won't even let me play in the game tomorrow night!"

Tanya seemed surprised by this. "Did something happen to you that would make him react this way?" Mallory avoided looking at her. "Something did happen didn't it!"

"I got shot."

"WHAT!" Tanya was looking her over frantically while trying to drive.

"Stop that! You're going to kill yourself. I took care of it myself but Wildwing found out about it." She stared ahead, already knowing the scolding look Tanya would be sending her way.

Tanya looked annoyed. "Why didn't you come to me?"

"Cause this happened while you guys were gone. I had to take care of it myself. What was I going to do? Sit there and let my wound bleed out."

Tanya seemed to back off on this. "I still wish you had told- I mean, mentioned something about it."

"Okay I promise I will go right to you the next time I get hurt even if it has already been taken care of." Tanya nodded, seemingly happy with this. "Even if it is a little bobo." Mallory added while rolling her eyes, a small smirk on her face.

The team tech pretended to look indignant. "Hey I'm the bobo kisser and fixer on this team!" Tanya joked, catching Mallory of guard making her snicker. The mental image of Tanya kissing a scrape on Grin's knee was funny.

They pulled into the underground garage and the doors closed behind them. "I'll be sure to remember that." Mallory was still laughing at Tanya's humor when she parked the bike.

"In all seriousness, you should sit this game out. We'll be okay without you this one time. The opposing team isn't even very good. I think you should listen to Wildwing on this one. Besides I don't know if you no-noticed, but he does love you. It makes him kind of over protective." Mallory nodded, smiling at the thought of him loving her. He had never said it out loud but she had hoped. If Tanya was saying he was then that probably meant that it was true. She was the most observant one out of the whole team... besides Duke.

She couldn't help but smile at seeing Wildwing walk out to meet her. He crossed his arms still expecting a fight about tomorrow's game. "Tanya's right I should just sit the next game out and not give him such a hard time." She thought as she walked over and smiled at him. He seemed surprised and uncrossed his arms a little disarmed at her behavior.

"Wait no fight?" He asked surprised. Mallory laughed. "No fight. I won't give you a hard time about tomorrow's game."

He stared at her hard. "Who are you and what have you done with Mallory."

Tanya snickered and Mallory rolled her eyes. "Seriously no fight." She repeated and walked past him. Wildwing looked over at Tanya with a raised eyebrow asking her silently if she had talked Mallory down. Tanya nodded and he mouthed a thank you, then chased after his temperamental better half.

Tanya watch the two love birds go, a small smile on her face. Duke joined her in walking down the hall to her room. "Where are the love birds goin'?"

Tanya laughed. "To make up." Duke joined her laugh.

"They say make up sex is the best. Speaking of sex, how would you like to go back to my room?" Duke smirked at her and Tanya did a great impression of a tomato.

"Damn he's getting forward." She thought to herself, not that she minded it but still he was a teammate, she needed to tread carefully. "Oh you." Tanya tried to dodge the question and continued walking on to her room, leaving a smirking Duke.

"I'll get you eventually Tanya. The ladies love Duke L'Orange." He went back to his room for the night.

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