Chapter 18: Underground Showdown

I got a bad feeling I'm putting too much physical pain in this chapter to the point it is near fatality...

4 days later...

"Alright! Shard joined my clique! The Halloween party he threw before was a blast and it got into the IT blog successfully!" Louie told everyone proudly as he and his brothers and friends are having their lunch now. Huey's eating fish n chips with salad and cola, Dewey's eating chicken parmesan with fries and apple juice, Louie is eating clubhouse sandwiches with criss-cut fries and 2 cans of Pep!, Webby's eating baked mac n cheese with water, Lena's eating pasta alfredo with shrimp and cola, Violet's drinking cream of vegetable with 2 butter rolls and grape juice and Gosalyn's eating steak frites with mountain dew.

As the gang continued their lunch and chatted about some stuff, "Excuse me." All looked to their right to see Doofus Drake. "Doofus...what do you want with us now?" Huey asked. "Not 'us', but him." He pointed at Louie. "I would like to speak to him in private. Hope I can borrow a few minutes. Alright?"

"I don't trust a thing this jerk said." Dewey thought. But still, "You have at least 5 minutes with him."

"Thank you very much. It won't take long I assure you." Doofus replied with respect as Louie stood up and they went to a corner to talk. There, "What is it now Doofus?"

"Alright, this is very confidential. I have stumbled across an interesting discovery at the school basement." Doofus began. "Really? What is it?" Louie asked. "You'll find out soon enough. If you want to know, you must meet me at the school grounds at 8 at night and then, I'll show it to you." Doofus explained. "8? But school will be closed already!" Louie brought up. "No need to worry, leave that to me and then, all will be revealed when we reached the basement. But also, you must come alone." Doofus explained on. "What? Go alone? Why? Can't I at least bring one of my brothers with me?" Louie asked. "Your brothers do not trust me and likewise, I don't. But you and I, we started to go easy on each other a bit and we even interacted alright. Not to mention you once sought me on that locker prank you want to pull out." Doofus stated. "So, what do you say? You in or out?" Louie thought for a moment. On one hand, he really wanted to find out because who knows that it may be a high school secret but on the other hand, what if it's a trap to gang up on him or get locked up for good and rot inside? Well guess what? "I'll see you at 8."

"Most definitely a wise choice you gave me." Doofus replied satisfied as he and Louie shook hands. After that, Louie went back to the others as, "So what did you and that Doofus jerk talked about?" Lena asked. "Not much. Personal stuff." Louie replied as he ate his sandwich. Huey on the other knew something's up and he's pretty worried his youngest brother.

After school...

"Oh yeah! Hear the music rock! Featherweights rule!" Lena is enjoying that rock music while fixing her locker when someone tapped her. She looked behind and, "Wassup reddie?"

"Lena, I have a job for you." Huey began as Lena paused her music and removed her earpiece. "I don't know what Louie and Doofus are planning but for the sake of Louie's safety, I need you to keep an eye on him and if things became ugly, get him out of the mess." Huey requested. "Okay...but why me? Not you or even bluey?" Lena asked. "I have some math problems to solve at the Mathletes club and Dewey's having his basketball practice today." Huey explained. "I see...what are you gonna do after your club?" Lena asked. "Go home, work on my physics homework and maybe take a short nap." Huey replied. "Really? I heard you were talking in your nap. And it's more like you're daydreaming." said Lena. "Uh...no." Huey. "Uh...yeah! Heard you had a dream about Vi wearing a red, tight string bikini." Lena stated. "WHAT? NO! NO!" Huey denied blushing. "Oh yes, yes. Dewey told me about in. It happened 2 days ago and you were moaning in your sleep. Yup, you were moaning that Vi is so hot and-"

"Enough Lena! Enough! ENOUGH!" Huey was going crazy now but at least, "Relax reddie. I'll make sure Louie's alive and in one piece." Lena assured to him. "Now go to your club while I need to head home with Vi. See ya!" Both went their way with Huey feeling relived.

At the Sabrewing Residence...

"Let me get this straight, Huey needs your help to check on Louie right?" Violet asked. "I never expected this to happen but who cares? If he needs help sure." Lena replied. "Well with all due respect, you and Louie are pretty tight when it comes to trouble and mischief sometimes." Violet explained as she's seen using her computer to look at some trends in Duckbook. Yup, the girls are in her room and it's pretty nice. Violet has her own bed, desk and chair to do her homework or use the computer that she's doing now, her own wardrobe and a large bookshelf housing various reading materials since she reads in her free time. "I dunno Vi, true we're into trouble sometimes but we also feel kinda thrilled."

"That explains why both of you got detention for throwing a stinkbomb in the teachers' staff room." said Violet as they laughed. Then, a knock on the door as Indy Sabrewing showed up. "Girls, dinner's ready!"

"Coming!" Both left the room.

That night...

Around 7pm, "I finished my dinner quickly and I hope no one noticed me." Louie is already outside as he took his back and rode his way to Duckburg High.

When he arrived, Doofus was already there. "Early I see? Good, see those vines growing around the wall? Hope you're a good climber." They climbed their way in as nearby, Lena just rode her bike stopping by the school. "Okay...looks like they're in."

"Indeed."

"Wait a minute!" It turns out, "Duncan! What are you doing here?!" Lena asked. "I was gonna ask you the same frickin question!" He replied. "Well...I'm asked to watch over Louie. He and Doofus just entered the school by the vines."

"I see. I bet they're gonna find themselves in some illegal activity." Duncan assumed. "Illegal activity?" Lena asked. "Yeah. Happens in some of the nights on the weekdays and weekends. Most of this are clique rumbles. Meaning, the entire clique will meet up, select 9 delegates to fight another group from the other clique. Losers pay up and winners leave with pockets full." Duncan explained. "Anything else?" Lena asked. I dunno but I heard tonight, something big is coming our way and it's not a rumble they say, let's go check it out." Duncan and Lena then climbed over and got in.

As for Louie and Doofus, "See that small cellar door beside the staircase leading to the main hall? Let's go underground!" Doofus opened it as, "It's like someone went in already. No wonder it was not locked before we step foot inside..." Louie thought as he got in walking down the stairs.

Inside...

"This is where food and beverages were stored." Doofus revealed. "But that's not our priority. Let's move." They walked past the supplies as Louie gazed around and, "Pep!" He thought in excitement. He can see lots and lots of soda cans all stored on cardboard boxes and sealed with plastic. "Oh if I can get my hands on all of them! Hell, I can even have my own private pool filled with Pep! or bathe in it or maybe-"

"THOK!"

"OW!" Louie accidentally bumped onto some food supplies. "Better look where I go next time." He thought as he caught up with Doofus. "We have to tread carefully, this door leads to the generators."

"So that's where the school gets their power from in order to maintain it's working conditions like the lights and AC." Louie assumed. "Very observant Louie boy. But still, some of the generators are hazardous in way sparks can be ignited in unexpected timings." Doofus warned him as he opened the door. There inside, are several generators working decently. "Try not to touch them and any metal near them. Plus, creep." Doofus told Louie in other words, walk slowly like you're creeping your way through. And that's what they did.

At the same time, "Okay...we're in and all we have to do is follow the trail." Duncan told Lena as they looked around the storage room. "Wow, I'd like to see greenie drool at the sight of his favourite soda." Lena exclaimed. "Yeah right. But jokes aside, the activity is near. Tread carefully." Duncan advised Lena as they moved on.

And to Louie and Doofus, "Ah, we're here!" Doofus exclaimed as he opened the door. "I see only darkness." Louie exclaimed. "The light is inside and don't worry, it's an inclined ramp so you don't have to trip over yourself." Doofus assured to him. "You go in first."

"No, you go in first." Louie replied.

"I insist you go first." Doofus replied.

"Look man, I dunno what's going on in here but it's giving me the creeps." Louie stated.

"And then, we'll waste upon the discovery I found out. We have come this far Louie, you want to waste it and walk away or seize it?" Doofus asked smiling craftily for unknown reasons. Louie was in the middle of decision making. What to do? What to do? What to do?

"Fine." He went in carefully and Doofus followed him carefully. By now, Lena and Duncan and saw it. They nodded at each other and crept in.

Now in the darkness, "I still can't see anything...Doofus, you behind me?"

"Yes. I am right behind...YOU!"

"KSH!"

"AHHHHHH!" Louie was pushed down and he landed on solid ground. "What the?"

"CLICK!" The lights are on and Louie looked around releasing something. "All the clique leaders and at least 2 of their lackeys are there. What the hell's going on!?" He looked around and, "Where's Doofus?!" He got his answer when he saw him walking around and now, he's at the other side. "Attention everybody! We have an awesome rumble going on tonight! In the pit is Louie Duck and beside me is-"

"Oh my duck. Not him!" Lena exclaimed when she and Duncan finally got in to see the action. "Wicked." Duncan exclaimed but Lena shoved him. "Ow! What was that for?" He asked. "Really...wicked? Look down and across and see what's going on!?" Lena exclaimed with worry. He looked down and across. "Shit. Now I know the illegal activity for tonight."

Now down there, "Why is he here?!" Louie asked as his legs shook in fear. Ignoring him, "Russell. See that kid in the pit. He has bad-mouthed your family and talked shit about your size and stupidity. It has been ongoing the whole time." Doofus planted words in the boar's ear and he's enraged. "RUSSELL WILL NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY!"

He jumped into the pit shaking the place a bit. Louie stumbled back in fear. "You dare poke at me? You think I'm stupid and brainless?!" Russell will rip you in half this instant!" Russell shouted as he stomped the ground again. "I want my mommy!" Louie shouted and cried in fear as "Shit. No one has ever beaten Russell in a one-on-one match!" Duncan exclaimed. "And why?" Lena asked in fear. "Russell took pro wrestling at a young age, mastered all kinds of wrestling and finally, in all the fights and clique wars, he sends many students to the hospital due to his overwhelming, strength, speed and brutality!" Duncan revealed. "Oh no...Louie doesn't stand a chance!" Lena thought in horror as, "Let the fight begin!" Doofus declared as cheering took place.

Ready...FIGHT!

The fight begins with Russell grabbing Louie and throwing him onto the wall of the pit. "KSH!"

"OW! This boar has so much power in him!?" Louie thought as Russell picked him up and slammed him onto the ground! He then butt slammed him big time! KSH!"

"AHHHHH!" Louie screamed in pain feeling a few cracks in his bones. He got up and tried to run but Russell was not only huge and strong but fast as he grabbed Louie and threw him onto another section of the wall against and executed a battering ram onto it! KSH!"

"OW! Even his head is thick!" Louie exclaimed as he dropped onto the ground. He got up and tried to punch him but, "KSH!"

"HA! HA! HA! That tickles! Russell feel no pain at all!" He then punched Louie, kneed him and executed the double axe handle! Louie took the hits and tried to punch him again but Russell used the clothesline by grabbing his neck crushing it a bit and throwing him down! "RUSSELL BODYSLAM YOU!" Russell then threw himself onto Louie. "KSH!"

All ooh at this except for Duncan and Lena as Russell stood up and removed Louie off him and, "Oh shit. The atomic powerbomb. Russell's most powerful move ever and it's an upgraded version of the powerbomb wrestling move." Duncan exclaimed as Russell lifted Louie up in the air by grabbing his waist, jumped up and slammed him on the ground and ended his ultimate move with a bodyslam! "KSH!"

The cheering became louder as Russell got up, made Louie lie on his chest, pinned him down and started to break his arms. "OW! OW OW! How can I beat this giant!? I'm powerless! Someone help me!" Louie thought as he started to cry and, "CRACK!"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!" Louie felt the pain as Russell got off him and prepared to finish him off for good. "Oh this is gonna be fun...I really am enjoying this." Doofus spoke to himself quietly and in satisfaction.

From the stands, "Shit, this isn't gonna end well." Duncan exclaimed now feeling worried. Lena could not take it any longer. She could not even watch it further. Every damage Louie took pierced her heart to the point that she raised out her hand and, "LOUIE!..."

Her voice echoed through his ears. "Was...that...Lena!?" He then saw her. Her hand raised out. Her eyes filled with tears as 2 drops splashed out. "I gotta survive...I must survive...no, I WILL SURVIVE!" Louie's thoughts boosted his will and morale as he stood up straight using his legs only and still feeling cracked and weak from the moves Russelll used. He even noticed this so, "You tough. I give you that. But Russell finishes you now!" He charged at Louie and, "Time to sweep my legs!" Louie then used the move. "KSH!" Russell felt it as he staggered back a bit. He then shouted and charged but Louie dodged his charge and stuck his webbed foot out. "KSH!"

All oohed from the tripping and Russell fell flat on his face. He then got up even more enraged. "ENUFF PLAYING!" He executed wide punches on Louie but he blocked them while stumbling because his punches are powerful and then, Russell kicked his midsection. "KSH!"

"AH!" Louie felt it as he clutched in pain. Russell then charged using his battering ram move. Louie was still feeling the pain but seeing Russell charge to him. He jumped out of the way and Russell rammed his head onto the wall!

"KSH!"

"OW!" He did not see that one coming. "I was gonna say that line. Oh never." Duncan exclaimed as Russell shook himself to regain his focus. "RUSSELL. NOT. DONE. YET!"

"Sure...I can...go...all night!" Louie knew he can't beat him due to his arm injury but he can exploit him so this is how it goes. Whenever Russell charges at him, Louie will move one side and stick his foot out tripping him. When using his battering ram, Louie will do the same except the tripping part allowing to ram his head on the wall. "But he's quick enough to regain himself. It's gonna take more than wits to defeat him..." Louie thought. "But who knows? Maybe it's the only way."

So at the beginning, Russell had the advantage. But now, Louie had the advantage. "He doesn't even need to punch or kick that big oaf." Duncan thought with an impressed look. Yup, all Louie can do is dodge and run and this is confusing Russell and making him damage himself especially on the head. And when he tried to use his wrestling moves, "Just poke him on the snout hard since my hands are still functioning!" And he did causing Russell to lose control and drop Louie. While he tries to fix his snout, Louie seized the chance and leg sweep him down. "Now the tables have turned!" The fight continues on!

A few minutes later, a tired and enraged Russell stood in front of Louie who's waiting for him to make his move. "NO MORE DIRTY, STUPID TRICKS! RUSSELL SMASH YOU TO MILLION PIECES AND BREAK YOU APART!"

"This is where it ends..." Louie thought as Russell charged head on using his battering ram move. As for Louie, he limped towards him. "What is greenie doing?" Lena asked. "I don't know! Go ask someone else!" Duncan replied as back in the pit, both fighters are getting close. As Russell got ready to ram him, "Give everything I got!" Louie used his remaining strength to jump onto Russell and now, "Ye-haw!" He's hitching a ride riding on his back clinging on his shirt while feeling the arm injury and, "KSH!" Russell rammed his head on the wall again and this time, Louie got off and kicked him on his ass ramming his head on the wall again. "Russell...feels...dizzy..." Russell got up staggering and, "BAM!" All gasped at this. "Unbelievable..." Duncan exclaimed. "He...He...He did! YAY! Louie did it!" Lena cheered hugging Duncan.

At the same time, Doofus was speechless. "I've seen everything now." He thought as right now, all the clique leaders and their associates are leaving and once they're all gone, "It seems Louie is more dangerous than I thought he would. An interference to my plans!" He thought and decided to leave when, "DOOFUS DRAKE!" He looked below as, "I want answers now! What's the meaning of this! Why are you doing this!" Louie shouted in anger. "I almost died in the hands of the biggest student in this school! What are your motives or what are you trying to do on me!?"

"Oh Louie, Louie, Louie, you really think you can do it huh? You really think?" Doofus asked. Louie was confused. "I am aware of the turn of events that will soon unfold in this school and I'll be the first to seize it before you." Doofus stated. "But who knows? A lliability like you could probably even the odds in favour for me. Well, see you around moron." Doofus then took his leave making plans on his next move.

And back inside, "Does he know of it all along also?" Louie thought when, "Louie!" He turned to see Lena and Duncan jumping in and running to him. "Hey guys-"

"PAK!"

"OW! Slapping my face Lena!? That's not cool!" Louie exclaimed feeling his cheek. "You had me worried out there! You almost died in front of me!" Lena shouted and cried on Louie embracing him tightly. "I've never seen her so incredibly caring and worried about me..." Louie thought as he embraced her back while she continued crying on him for a bit longer.

Then, "You are something dude. No one has ever beaten Russell before until now! You have my respect bro." Duncan told him as Lena helped him up knowing he's too weak to walk properly due the wrestling moves Russell used on him and speaking of which, "Wait, I need to do something first." Louie staggered to Russell. "Get up big guy." He reached out his hand and Russell grabbed it and helped himself up. "Look Russell, listen to me clearly. I didn't talk shit about you and your family or do anything against you." Louie explained. "Oh...Russell confused. But also sorry for hearing wrong stuff." Russell apologized. "It's alright big guy. Now, I want you to stop your bullying and stuff"

"Why?"

"Because you're bullying those that don't deserve it! There are other bullies worse than you and you left them out preying on the innocent, the weak, the neutral sides!" Louie explained. "Oh...okay. Russell will stop and only do it if they deserve it."

"That's what I wanna hear. Duncan, take Russell out, Lena, let's go home and get out of this underground hellhole."

Outside...

Russell an Duncan left leaving Louie and Lena only. "How are you holding?" Lena asked. "Fine...I'm still aching with all the bruises and cracked bones." Louie replied trying to walk but limped and fell down. "I even have a bit of blood on me and my arms are broken..."

"Hold on greenie. I know just the trick." Lena hugged Louie tightly with her arms around his body. With no one around, Lena's body glowed in magic and Louie could feel magical energy around him and the next thing it happened, all his bruises are gone, his cracked bones healed up and strength is returning to him . It lasted shortly but Louie felt much better now as he stood up straight and flexed his arms now fully restored. "Thanks Lena. I'm glad you showed up. But how did you know of this?"

"Huey asked me to check on you. He already knew there was trouble when he saw you conversing with Doofus knowing that this fatso is plotting something against you." Lena explained. "Great. Just great. Doofus may also know of this but how is he gonna seize it?" Louie asked. "Beats me. I mean, you formed the Besties clique right? Does he know of it?" Lena asked. "Probably not. I dunno what he plans to do but I better watch myself from then on." said Louie. "I gotta go before my family worries about me. See you tomorrow Lena?"

"Yeah greenie. See you tomorrow." Lena replied.

"And thanks for the magic. You sure are getting better in it. I like that." Louie added. Lena was stunned at his compliment to the point she felt the colour red on her face as Louie took his bike and drove off leaving her to watch him until she realized she needed to get back home so she did.

The next day...

As usual, everyone goes through the first 3 lessons until lunch break. For Lena, she's arranging her locker and keeping some of the stuff she needs for her remaining lessons in her bag when, "Hey Lena."

"Hey Huey. I took care of it." Lena began as she locked her locker. "Thanks. I got your text message about what happened last night. If Doofus is planning something big on Louie and the school-"

"Yeah, I worry about him and his ambitions." Lena replied. "But worries aside, let's get our lunch! I'm starving now!"

"Yeah. Let's." Huey agreed as they headed to the cafeteria.

There...

Huey got his lunch consisting of sweet n sour chicken with stir-fried vegetables and white rice. He also got lemonade as his drink. Lena got her lunch too consisting of sweet n sour fish with buttered vegetables and white rice. Her choice of drink is orange soda. They soon met up with the others as Webby and Gosalyn are arm-wrestling and Dewey's chatting with Violet and Louie who's perfectly fine now. "I better take basketball practice seriously. Next month is the tournament and I can't wait to be on court dribbling and scoring!" Dewey stated excitedly and seriously. "I also wanted this family to watch me play!"

"Heh, even the besties will watch your game." Louie assured as, "BAM!"

"HA! I win Gos!" Webby cheered. "Dang it! I lost to her 5 times in a row! How humiliating!" Gosalyn groaned as Huey and Lena sat with them. "What did we miss guys?" Lena asked. "Dewey's got training to do for an upcoming basketball tournament next month." Violet explained. "That means...it begins on November and if you come this far...the finals should be on February!" Huey realized. "Wow, time flies real fast! 2 months will pass once we enter the month of November and then, a lot of stuff will happen for the remaining months till the end of the year!"

"I really love this school!" said Webby as all laughed when suddenly, something big approached and all looked to see, "Can Russell sit with you guys?"

"Oh shit! What is he doing here!?" Huey asked quietly. "I remember his goons locking me into the lockers and doing swirlies at me for some time after my club activities!"

"How come you never told us? I could have done something about it!" Dewey asked quietly as, "Whoa, whoa, whoa guys! Leave him to me!" Louie then faced Russell. "Sure big guy. Come sit beside me."

"Thanks buddy! Oh yeah, Russell's not the only one to join you!"

"That's right dicks! Ha! Ha!" All looked to see Duncan as he and Russell sat with the gang. "What happened to him? Why is he so nice and friendly?" Gosalyn asked quietly. "I spent so much of my time beating up all his cronies! Male and female bullies picking fights with me and in the end, I left them crushed."

"It doesn't matter now. As far as I know from last night, Louie was able to do something to Russell to the point he put sense in his brains." Lena stated. "What did he do?" Webby asked as Russell can be seen chowing down. "Ugh! He piled cheeseburgers and fries a lot! No wonder he's big!" Huey noticed as Russell stopped for a moment. Then, "Last night, Russell tried to crush Louie but Louie outsmart me and beat me. He talk sense into me and now, Russell will stop being a big, bad bully!"

All were shocked to hear this. "Now, Russell will only bully people who do bad stuff to others. Because like what Louie said to me, I bully those who don't deserve it leaving others to do what they like and make it worse for more. Thus, Russell has change of heart."

"There's more to it guys." said Duncan as Russell looked at Louie directly into his eyes. "Russell wants to do something special. Russell wants to join your besties clique. Can I?" All were shocked even more to hear this. "He did some thinking when I took him back to his house. Oh yeah, I also wanna consider membership in this clique of yours Louie. I feel like it's more fun hanging out with you guys and now, I think this clique is gonna be the best of the best out of the other cliques soon enough! I know it for sure!" Duncan stated.

Louie never thought that last night's action had impacted Russell and his friendship with Duncan is getting stronger. He did some thinking for a moment. Then, "Russell, Duncan, welcome to the Besties!"

All clapped for them as, "Hell yeah Russell! We're so in! Fist bump!" Duncan and Russell fist bump. "KSH!"

"Ooooh! Too hard! My fist felt it big time and whoa!" Duncan fell off the bench and laughter took place as Louie chuckled and took out his clipboard and wrote their names down. "My clique's getting more popular now. If I can keep this up, my clique will be on the top of the popularity chart! And since Doofus may probably know of this also, he'll attempt any means to foil my plans or beat me to it. Let him try. I'll be ready and waiting and whatever happens, I can't let my guard down. That way, I'll survive and so will my clique!"

I'm enjoying myself more and more each day writing out the chapters! As of now, the story will go to the month of November. 2 things in my mind, basketball tournament and a performance play.

Yeah! Things are getting more interesting as we'll see how Louie moves on with his plan in motion. What is his next step? No one knows that's for sure. And how long will Dewey and Webby continue to feel the strange feeling in their hearts and bodies that has been ongoing and often reacts in some of the chapters? All will be revealed in time. Woo-hoo!