DuckTales © Disney


Danny opened his eyes..and, found himself at a beach. staring off at the ocean.
He was confused at how he got there, as he didn't remember walking here.

His thoughts were broken upon seeing a bottle with rolled up paper inside floating over to him.

Danny picked the bottle up, and popped open the cork.
he took the note out, and read what was written on it.

'I NEED HELP!, SAVE ME!'

Danny looked, and saw even more bottle with notes floating in the water.

They were all lined up in trail.

Knowing the water was shallow, Danny ran into the shore and followed the bottles.
He grabbed each one, and read each note that was inside them.

'HELP ME!'

'I NEED YOUR HELP!'

'PLEASE, SAVE ME!'

Danny ran frantically into a thick layer of fog..

..When the fog began to weaken, he found himself at the ruins of a coastal amphitheater.

He looked, and saw someone leaning against a wall on the stage.
treading closer, he saw it was a girl duck who was either tall for her age, or older.

She wore a loose, grey sweater, a lightly colored undershirt and sneakers.
she had on purple eye shadow, and some pink coloring in her feathery "hair."

As Danny approached, he saw the girl duck was writing in a notebook, and had some empty bottle near her.

"uhh..hi." said Danny.

The girl duck looked up at him. "Hey, yourself."

"Are..you the one who sent those notes?" asked Danny.

"oh, THAT. Yeah..just something I like to do." The girl duck looked at him. "Come sit with me."

Danny looked around. "uhh.."

"Don't worry..I don't bite." she patted at a place next to her. "sit."

Danny paused..then, shrugged as he walked over and sat down next to her.
He looked, and saw the girl duck was drawing a very crude looking image.

It almost resembled Webby.

"What's your name?" asked the girl duck.

"D-Danny."

"Cool." replied the girl name. "My name is LENA."

"Lena?" spoke Danny. "wait..you mean your-"

'Lena' showed Danny her picture..a drawing of Herself, and Webby holding hands.

the words "British Sisters", and "Best Friends Forever" written down.

"yeah. The one and only." replied Lena.

Danny scooted back. "b-but..that's impossible! you're..de-DEAD!"

Lena smirked. "Am I? well. I suppose I am..in a WAY."

"How is this possible?!"

Lena eyed Danny. "You can make things float in the air, and you ask "How is this possible?"

Before Danny could answer, Lena showed him a colorful bracelet around her wrist.

It looked EXACTLY same as the one he was wearing.

"The moment you accepted my old friendship bracelet..a special link was made between us." explained Lena.
"Webby was my best friend..THAT alone save me from oblivion. and, YOU are Webby's new Best Friend..

..which makes you my best friend, too."

Danny looked at Lena, Finally accepting that what he was seeing was real.

"Did you..I mean, when I was frozen in cryo-sleep."

"yes. that was me." replied Lena.

"Why?"

"Because I knew that Webby needed a REAL friend..and, not just a shadow of one." said Lena.
"I felt you and her could have a strong bond. So, I influenced Webby to set you free."

"Do you..speak to her like this?" asked Danny.

"no. I wasn't strong enough to do so before..until now, that is." said Lena.
"I will speak to Webby..But, I wanted to talk with you, first. get to know you."

Danny relaxed, then scooted closer to Lena. "Webby thinks the world of you."

"I know. she has a good heart. Warm, and so full of life..I miss her."

"Why did Magica kill you?" asked Danny. "She never does anything without reason."

Lena looked down, sighing. "Because I betrayed her."

Danny widened his eyes. "You..worked for Magica?"

"She created me." said Lena. "When Mr. McDuck imprisoned Aunt Magica in his dime, she gave her own shadow life
And, from it's shade..I was created. her proxy to do her bidding in the physical world."

Lena frowned as she looked at her own reflection in the water.

"I was suppose to USE Webby to get to McDuck's Dime, and free Magica.
But, Webby..she got to me. I tried to stop Magica, but she was too strong."

"I see.." said Danny, understanding Lena. "Is there..any way to restore you?"

"None that I know of." said Lena. "But, I do feel stronger now that you and Webby have formed a bond."

Danny looked down, deep in thought. he then looked back at Lena. "I'll find a way..I promise."

Lena smiled at Danny. "I would love that..BUT, don't get your hopes up, Danny.
Some things in life can't be restored to what they were before..But, that doesn't mean they can't be mended."

Danny scowled. "You're talking about me and Donald, aren't you?"

"I know you feel hurt by him..I understand." began Lena. "what happened to you was terrible,
and you have every right to be angry..but, hating him won't make your pain go away."

Danny sighed as he stared off. "I know..but, it's just so hard."

"Of course it is." said Lena. "In fact, the only thing harder than saying "I'm Sorry"..is "I Forgive You."

"Sometimes it's impossible." mused Danny.

"Look, I won't force you to choose what to do about you and Donald." said Lena, feeling frustrated.
"But, I want you to think about how your bitterness will affect those around you..those you LOVE."

Danny was silent as he let Lena's words sink in.

"Danny.." spoke Lena.

"Yeah?"

"You can use my phone if you want. I have some pretty rad games on it."

"uhh..Okay." said Danny.

"But, don't even think about beating my high scores." said Lena.

"Wouldn't dream of it." said Danny.

Lena then scooted over, and put her arm around Danny. "You've got a good heart, Danny.
I'm sure we would've been friends if those boys found out about you sooner."

Danny smiled. "I'm sure we would've, too."

"Keep your heart in the light, Danny." said Lena, her tone more serious.
"Even if it feels easier to give into the darkness. NEVER stop being your mother's son."

Danny could only nod in response.
Lena then removed her arm from Danny, and inhaled deeply.

"my time is nearly up. Give Webby a hug for me, Okay?"

"I wil-" ((*BZZZZZZZZZZ!*))


((*BZZZZZZZZZZ!*))

Danny gasped as he was startled awake by the alarm clock.
he growled loudly in his throat as he made a gripping gesture, and CRUSHED the noisy device.

Danny then groaned as he Laid back down.

"So, not a morning person, huh?" Danny looked up to see Dewey looking at him from the top bunk.

"not at EIGHT O'Clock in the morning.." grumbled Danny.

"We gotta start up early to catch the best fish!" said Huey,
as he hopped from his top bunk across from Danny and Dewey.

"Ngggghhhhh..." Louie groaned even loud than Danny did as he turned his head, and glared.

"lousy top bunkers." muttered Louie.

"tell me about it." responded Danny, sharing in his brother's pain.

Danny exhaled sharply as he decided to just get up, and get ready.
He grabbed fresh clothing of his usual Purple/Lavender attire, and made his way to a bathroom.

Once inside, he looked at his reflection in the mirror.
He wondered if he really DID speak with Lena earlier, OR if it was all just a dream.

He eventually decided it was real, as even he couldn't make up a scenario
where Webby's "dead" friend was a creation of Magica De Spell.

Danny then looked at his friendship bracelet..LENA'S bracelet.
It didn't seem fair for Webby to lose Lena anymore than it was for him to lose his own mother.

He wanted to fix things, give back what was taken..but, he couldn't.
Even with all his powers that were ever growing..he still felt powerless.

Danny then removed his nightshirt, and was about to give himself a wash.

..when the door suddenly opened.

"OH!, SORRY..I didn't know anyone was-YEEP!" Webby retreated, embarrassed.

Danny froze, also feeling embarrassed at being seen shirtless.


About half-an-hour in, Danny slowly made his way out of McDuck Manor and towards Donald's new Houseboat.
It certainly looked larger, and newer than the old clunker that he saw prior.

For a brief moment, he actually felt excitement to set sail.

"hi." spoke a voice.

Danny looked at Webby..who was blushing more than he was. "hi."

"Sorry about-"

"It's OKAY, let's just..never speak of it again."

There was an awkward silence between the two. Danny contemplated telling Webby
about his 'encounter' with Lena. But, ultimately decided now wasn't the right time.

"Would you look at that!" said Dewey, as he walked up with his brothers. "Now, THAT is a boat."

"Yeah, it..looks sturdy enough to catch a shark." said Danny.

"IX-NAY on the "Ark-Shay!" said Huey.

"Yeah, we kinda had a bad experience with one." said Louie.

"Do I have to know?" asked Danny.

"It's better that you don't." said Webby, feeling uncomfortable.

Danny shrugged. "okay."

At that moment, Donald walked out wearing his old blue sailor suit.
This made Danny feel uncomfortable, due to the unpleasant memories connected to it.

"Readytosetsail, kids?!" said Donald, as he approached the five.

(("YEAH!"))) exclaimed the Triplets and Webby in unison.

"Then, gettoyourstations! Hoisttheanchor, andgetthatboilersteaming!"

as the four duck kids ran to the boat, Danny just crossed his arms as Donald looked at him.

"danny..thankyoufordecidingtocome." began Donald.

"I'm here for my brothers sakes." said Danny, sternly. "It means alot that I share this with them.
So, I am putting my personal feelings aside for THEM. Let's just be professional about this, Okay?"

Donald nodded. "Iunderstand."

"So..CAPTAIN. what do I do?" said Danny, being professional.

"Justhelpyourbrothersfornow." said Donald. "Imayhaveaspecialjobforyoulater."

Danny gave a mock salute. "Aye-Aye, Captain." as Danny walked off, Donald breathed out.

'So far, so good..'

In no time at all, the boat house set sail into open water.

With Donald at the helm, and Huey as the navigator,
Danny, Dewey and Webby were on deck staring out to the endless sea.

"this is so cool!" said Webby. "It's like an Adventure!"

"Don't get too excited, Webbs." said Danny. "It's FISHING, not hunting for sunken treasure.
Chances are likely that the only risk we'll face is "Death by Boredom."

"You're not wrong there." said Dewey. "The most exciting thing that we've ever
been in with Uncle Donald is the occasional storm. BUT, there isn't a cloud in the sky."

"Maybe we'll get lucky!" said Webby.

[Four Hours Later..]

Danny's eyes were halfway closed as he stared at the endless ocean.
His cheekbone was pressed against his fist, while Webby had dozed off against him.

Danny glanced over to Louie..who was playing a game on his phone, rather than fishing.
He then turned to Dewey (who was also half asleep.) "Are we having FUN, yet?"

"Okay, I admit. This isn't as great as I made it sound, but-"

"Meditation Sessions with Aunt Amelia are more stimulating than this."

"OKAY, I'll go talk to Huey and Uncle Donald. See if we can find a better spot."

"Good. I'll just go take a nap." said Danny, as he carefully picked up Webby,
and stood up while carrying her. "Wake me when something happens..Anything."

"You got it, bro!"

Danny breathed out..then looked at Webby.
he smiled, finding her kinda cute when she was asleep.

As he walked to the cabin, he heard a stifled snicker from Louie.
Danny ignored it, and made his way inside and laid Webby down on a couch.

He took a moment to look at Webby. she looked so peaceful.
Danny then felt awkward, like he shouldn't be staring at his friend like this.

His brothers may've teased him before, but he had to admit..he did kinda "like" Webby.

But, Danny pushed such thoughts out of his head. Webby was his FRIEND, afterall.
and, Besides. they were just..too different. HE, was too different.

No matter how much he liked her, they could never go any further than just friends.
This was sadly his curse at being the only one of his kind in this world not meant for him.

a curse that he realized his mother tried to free him of..only to fail.

Danny breathed out. he then walked to a room with some beds, and picked one to sleep in.
covering himself up, he closed the door with a wave of his hand..and, went to sleep.


((*BA-BOOOOM!*))

Danny was startled awake by a loud, booming noise that sounded like an explosion.
He fell out of bed, and felt the boat was rocking around violently.

Doing his best to get up, he made his way out of the room to find
the interior of the cabin in shambles, and the sky out the windows dark as night.

Danny quickly ran out to the deck of the ship..and, gasped at what he saw.

The skies were blanketed by thick storm clouds that poured down heavy rain,
with the seemingly "black" seas crashing against the boat violently.

"DROPANCHOR, BOYS!" shouted Donald, as he tried to get the boat under control.

"WE'RE TRYING, UNCLE DONALD!" called Dewey, and was struggling with Webby
to release the coiled anchor. "THE DARN THING IS STUCK!"

"KEEPTRYING!"

Danny breathed heavily, all of this feeling so familiar.
But, he leapt to action, and rushed over to Dewey and Webby.

"WHERE'S HUEY AND LOUIE?!" shouted Danny, and he too tried to get the Anchor loose.

"TRYING TO KEEP THE BOILERS HOT, AND DRY!" replied Dewey.

"I GUESS WE'RE GETTING SOME EXCITEMENT AFTERALL, HUH?" exclaimed Webby.

"YEAH, LUCKY US!" responded Danny.

The three groaned as they all pushed at the crank.
The boat was still New, and it's mechanisms wasn't working properly.

"OKAY. ALL TOGETHER ON THREE." said Danny. "ONE..

"TWO.." said Dewey.

(("THREE!")) they all said in unison as they pushed with all their might.

With a loud creak, the crank finally moved, and uncoiled the chain, dropping the anchor into the sea.

..a bit TOO quickly.

As the anchor hit the sea bottom, the boat began to dip.
Webby lost her footing, and began to fall overboard. "AAAHHH!"

"WEBBY!" Danny leapt after the falling duck, and grabbed her.

"DANNY!" Dewey quickly grabbed Danny's arm just in time.

Now, the boy duck was struggling to pull up both Danny and Webby,
Who were both being blown around violently by the brutal winds.

"UNCLE DONALD, HEEEELP ME!" called Dewey.

"I'MCOMING!" called Donald, as he began to run out.

It was then that another strong wave struck the boat.
Due to the rain, and winds, Dewey lost his grip..and, Danny felt himself fall.

"NOOO!" shouted Dewey, reaching out.

Time seemed to slow for Danny. in his heart, he felt he was abut to die.

..and, all he could think about was Webby. he was NOT going to take her with him into death.

Using all his strength, Danny tossed Webby high into the air,
and then push out his palms, repelling Webby even further back onto the ship.

The last thing he heard before he hit the water..was Webby screaming his name.

[End of Part 9]


[Author Notes]

Since many readers have expressed a strong desire to see Lena again,
I wrote her in early in the story via a dream sequence so Danny could interact with her on a personal level.

At this point, Lena is a "guiding light", who tries to steer Danny in the right direction,
and away from the dark path that he is treading due to his bitterness towards Donald.

I also tease at a probable romance between Danny and Webby here
(look, I know their Twelve, but if Gravity Falls can get away with this, so can I.)

And, yes. I leave on a cliffhanger because the story demanded a suspense.