The next day, Louie was feeling a little different. He woke up earlier than usual for some reason. When he woke up, he saw that it was only 4:30 am. Weird.

"Hm…?" he murmured, sleepily looking at his alarm clock. It hadn't gone off yet. It shouldn't have. And anyway, he usually wakes up way later than this. He doesn't think that Dewey or Huey are even awake yet.

He didn't feel like going back to sleep, either, which was really weird.

Louie lay there for a while, wondering what he should do now that he's awake. What was he going to do today?

Does he get up? Once he's up, what does he do?

He sat up and stretched. Louie quietly made his way to the closet and changed out of his pyjamas and into his hoodie. Okay. Great. What now?

Ugh, this is why he just sleeps until breakfast has already been made. Well, he might as well get some breakfast now.

Louie quietly exited the room and headed towards the kitchen. When he went inside, he saw that no one was eating. It made sense, why would anyone eat breakfast at 4 in the morning?

Louie groaned. He didn't want to wake anyone up just so that he could eat. Maybe…maybe if he goes to the 24/7 diner, then he could buy some breakfast for himself. Everyone else wouldn't be awake for several hours, so he probably has some time.

Finally deciding on what to do, Louie got out his wad of green sticky notes and went back to the bedroom. Once he was there, he quickly jotted down a note telling them where he's gone and when he'll be back. He put the note on his pillow and then grabbed some money before leaving the room and going to the foyer.

Before he headed out the front doors, he looked back and whispered, "Hey, Uncle Scrooge, can I go to the diner?"

No answer. He was the only one in the room, after all.

"Okay, byyyyye…"

Now no one can say that he didn't ask!

And with that he left the mansion, went down all the steps outside and snuck past the gate, stepping onto the streets of Duckburg.

It was quieter than usual outside, probably because it's so early in the morning, but he could still see cars driving by and people walking down the streets. He's just never seen so little of it before.

Louie began walking to the diner thinking about what he would buy. Well, obviously, he'd buy a breakfast burger for himself. Yeah, that sounds good. And he'd buy the others food as well…but he's pretty low on money.

Eh. They'll get their breakfast back home, so it's fine.

Maybe he should get Webby one as well, actually. He owes her. She's the one who bought all of their milkshakes yesterday and she's the one who tried to cheer him up with them.

Yeah, he'll get one for her as well, but that's all he can really afford.

As Louie occupied himself with these thoughts, something suddenly occurred to him. As he walked on the quiet sidewalks, he realized that he was actually content for once. He was alone, he was peaceful…

It's a different feeling, but it wasn't a bad one at all.

Maybe this is more for him. Having alone time outside of the mansion. Usually, his alone time at the mansion would make him more relaxed, but it would also make him lazier and it made him feel…I don't know…kinda sad sometimes.

And sure, he loved his family, but having a peaceful moment like this by himself was nice. He should do this often

Louie wasn't even aware of the pair of eyes that were watching his every move as he strolled…

Louie saw a few people walking down the sidewalk on the other side of the street. Some people were completely calm. Some people looked like they needed to get places. Some people looked like they were merely enjoying life.

He was all three.

One thing was missing from this peaceful moment. Food. He was getting hungry, but he was taking his time. What's the rush, you know?

Louie wasn't even aware of the shadow that had crept up next to him when he passed a dark alleyway.

Louie wasn't ready for it.

"Now."

A hand swiftly clamped his beak shut, causing him to jump, startled. Another arm wrapped around him, constricting his arms. They dragged him down the dark alleyway, holding him in a death grip. Louie tried to scream, but all that came out was a muffled cry. What was happening?!

Louie tried to pull away from his attacker, but they were stronger than him. Any kind of attempt to escape was futile, but he kept trying. He kicked at his attacker as he was getting dragged further into the alley, away from any witnesses.

What's going on?! Is he getting kidnapped?! No, no, no, no..!

Louie struggled as he tried looking back to see who was doing this, but the hand on his beak was also keeping his head looking forward, so he was forced to see the light of the streets get further and further away as he struggled.

He was scared. He didn't know what was happening. He didn't know what's going to happen.

He heard someone whisper something…then suddenly, he lost all of his energy. His eyes started closing and his limbs got weak. No…he needed to keep trying…! He…needs to get back home..!

But eventually, he was out like a light. The last thing he heard was the sound of a malevolent laugh.


And then he died. The end :D

...Nah, it's not the end, but the next chapter will take a while to come out. This is where things get darker, so just stay tuned~! For now, bye!