Chapter 25: Befriended and Badmouthed

2 days later...

"I can't believe I went on a date with a rich, hot girl like Odette! Wow, I'll like another go with her again soon enough." Louie was daydreaming about his Saturday night date when, "Louie!"

"Wh-What? Mom?"

"Your bacon's gonna be cold if you don't eat it." Della told her son as he embarrassingly polished his breakfast. Huey is reading and eating while Dewey and Webby ate in silence without saying anything at all. "Dewey? You want another sunny-side egg?' Della asked. "Yeah sure!" Dewey replied positively as Della served him an extra. "Gee whiz. Those 2 won't say a word to each other and they interact with the others only!" Louie thought as he ate a buttered toast. "I hope this can be fixed soon enough."

After breakfast...

The teens took their bikes and rode to school. They arrived, meet and greet Lena, Violet and Gosalyn and entered the school grounds. The atmosphere as usual with cheerleaders practicing their spirit cheer, jocks flexing their biceps and toying with their footballs and goths having a staring contest. "Because they're so emotionless." Lena described as she looked at Webby and noticed it. "Hey Pink, why the long face?"

"Oh? Oh it's nothing Lena! Just cooped up with school life I guess." Webby replied as they entered the building with Lena feeling suspicious so, "Yo Greenie, why is Pink so different? Did something happened to her?" Lena asked. Louie felt guilty when asked about it. "You girls are not going to like this at all."

"YOU WHAT?!" It cuts tot he hallway as already, Dewey and Webby went to their homeroom leaving, "Huey you idiot!" Violet scolded him. "Greenie you dumbass!" Lena scolded him. "Wow, both of you shitheads screwed up big time." Gosalyn exclaimed shaking her head.

"Well it just went out of hand and we went overboard!" Huey and Louie exclaimed back in unison. "Seriously you guys better fix this mess because I don't want to see Webby dry-witted all the way!" Lena stated firmly to them as the bell rang for their first period.

Social Studies have just started and Huey and Violet can be seen reading their textbooks about the impacts of revolutions and debates that occurred in the past.

Dewey and Webby are seen studying Biology but as the usual, they still won't open their beaks to each other except the teacher when she asked one of them the answer to the question. Gosalyn on the other hand was just struggling a bit in the subject.

And Louie and Lena are having fun in gym class playing captain's ball. One reason is because Lena was bold enough to stand on a chair and take a few risks to catch the ball with her own hands while Louie sharply controls the game seeing openings and availability among his teammates making him kinda tactical who knows?

Timeskip to after school...

"The girls are right. We need to fix this mess before it gets worse and affects Dewey and Webby further!" Louie thought as he fixed his locker. "But how?"

All of a sudden, someone tapped him from behind. He looked behind to see a preppy. "So you're Louie huh? Hey, I was sent to let you know that some of the preppies are planning something after school and it's about to start soon. Meet them at the boxing gym in the city and before anything, you need to get the colours. Go to Mick and Spinell(Parody of Mark and Spencer) to get the colours and wear them. You can still wear your hoodie with it and take this coupon. Buying the clothes there is expensive and this, is the ticket to get your colours without paying a single cent. And don't be late." The preppy gave Louie the coupon and left surprising him. "Heh. Guess it doesn't hurt to see what's going on."

And with that, Louie left the school, took his bike and rode around the city until he found the clothing store. He went inside telling the retailers about the colours and without ado, they got to work and managed to do a fitting. Louie looked at himself in the mirror and, "Heh, I don't look half-bad!" Using the coupon, he was able to get the colours and made his way to the boxing gym.

10 minutes later, he arrived as he entered the gym. There, a few preppies are in the middle of their training as Louie looked around. "Maybe they're at the lounge in the second floor." He then made his way up.

Inside...

3 male preppies are talking about which company is the richest when the door opened. "Look there he is!" One of them which is a meerkat called out as Louie approached them. "Louie Duck. At long last you have arrived. I was wondering when you'll show up. My name is Todd Spencer." A male white chicken greeted him and introduced himself at the same time as, "Wow, you managed to get the colours. Tres chic. You remind me of my housekeepr who dresses decently and she helps around the house effectively."

"I have one too and not only she keeps the manor in order, she kicks ass." Louie replied. "Interesting." A rhino preppy exclaimed. "Oh yes, this is Zechariah and Chazz." Todd introduced the meerkat and rhino. "Now let's get to business shall we? Now listen Louie, me and the chaps are planning a little revenge hit on Atrick. We heard he's been being an asshole to Gaston I mean, a chap can have a drink if he bloody hell wants to. Even though I can oppose that Gaston may break the school rules a bit though. So Louie, are you as they say, in? Hmm?"

"Hell yeah I am so in! But one question, are you English or something Todd?" Louie asked.

"Well...no. I just speak this way because I'm very insecure about my social life. You see, my father is a self-made man so I pretend to be old money but in fact, I am really nouveau riche." Todd explained. "Not to mention I take French classes at night on the weekends."

"A majority of us speak in this accent. Trans-Atlantic or faux upper-class English or British whatsoever." Chazz explained. "So true but less about me chap. Listen, we are going to egg that fatso's house because this is our tendency to have fun with those who we deem low class or who thinks that can boss around and act like they're better than others!" Todd explained.

"Sounds really cool to cook someone's house." said Louie. "Smashing indeed! However, you need to get your own eggs. We have ours already so go and buy your eggs and meet me and the chaps at my house. Zechariah will text you my address. You got your phone number?" Todd asked. Louie at the drop of one's hat exchanged phone numbers with Todd and the others. "Alright! I'll see at your place Todd!" Louie took his leave as the 3 preppies continued their topic from just now.

Outside the gym...

"I wonder how many eggs should I get? Nah, I'll find out when I go to the supermarket." Louie got on his bike and rode to the supermarket. When he arrived, he went to the dairy section and found eggs in cartons. He bought the 12-carton one(Meaning it can hold 12 eggs). After that, "Todd lives in the suburban area. Better get there fast." Louie kept the eggs in his bag and got on his bike riding off to Todd's house.

Some time later...

"There it is!" Louie soon parked his bike near the house as he walked through the gate that was open already. At the front yard are about 10 to 12 preppies including Todd, Zechariah and Chazz all hanging out. Right now, Todd is chatting with his peers when, "I got the eggs!" They saw Louie approaching him as, "Excellent my friend! Now before we begin, I need to ask you something. Hope you don't mind?" Todd asked. "Uh...okay?" Louie replied feeling a bit confused at this time. "Very well. Is it true that you said I was adopted?"

"No. Why would I say that?" Louie asked.

"Because it doesn't make any sense to someone born in a rich family! Here, this is my birth cert to prove it!" Todd took it out and showed it to Louie. "Okay I've seen it already." Louie replied. "And not to mention you said my older brother is a drug dealer currently in prison for this and even stated he's uneducated!" Chazz stated. "The truth is, he graduated 6 years ago and is now a banker!"

"I didn't say anything about your brother Chazz. I don't even know him."

"Don't lie Louie." Louie cringed as Doofus showed up from the door. "Oh shit! I forgot Doofus is in this clique too! Drat! He must be the one telling the preps all the lies and stuff!"

"You said Zechariah is a half breed. His mother is snake and his father is a lizard." Doofus continued on as already, all the preps gathered around. "You also said that Brycen's dad is his grandfather and Greg's mother committed numerous cases of prostitution to make plenty of greens. I don't how much I heard and remembered but wow Louie, you really talked lots of shit behind all the rich kids in this clique. You even said that I was born with a heart in my head and a brain in my chest. How offended I am."

This angered Louie for Doofus took things too far to ruin his reputation as, "Well, are you all just gonna stand here and let this scumbag say more crap about all of you?" Doofus asked as he left the place.

Now that he's gone, "I can't believe you! We all thought you're cool because of your skills and wealth related to Scrooge McDuck! That does it! Let's send this trash to the ghetto!" Todd ordered as all the preppies got ready.

"I better get out of here now!" Louie thought but heard the sound of a gate being locked. "Oops. Did I just lock the gate to prevent you from escaping?" Justin called out as he has the key in his hand. "Oh great." Louie thought as he uppercut Greg. "Get him!" Chazz shouted as fighting took place. Eggs were thrown and boxing moves were used. Louie got egged on his hoodie and pants as he jabbed a preppy and hooked another. Todd then struck him once, twice, thrice and Louie shoulder barged him and hooked him. He then pinned him down. "Sorry Todd."

"KSH!"

"Ooh! Daddy! Ooh!" Todd lay on the ground defeated and clutching his nuts as Louie grabbed Chazz and hooked him down. He was then knocked down by Justin but Louie kicked his shin, got up and did the same thing to him just like Todd.

"KSH!"

"OW! Why do you have to do that?! Ah..." Ignoring him, Louie took the key as a few eggs hit him. "They still wanna play!" He thought as the remaining preppies charged head on together.

Some time later...

"Peace and quiet." Lena sighed to herself as she's seen sketching on a sketchbook. Near McDuck Manor is the amphitheatre that Lena hangs around during the days when the triplets recently started adventuring and the same where when Webby first met her. Although now living with Violet and her father and his partner, Lena still often visits this place to practice sketching or chill inside her hangout.

Now her hangout has been modified thanks to her friends as they worked their hands to make it better and cooler. So yeah, a bed, a mini-fridge, a table with chairs, a shelf, a few plugs on the wall if ever she wants to charge her phone and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi inside and the other necessities.

Now back on the stage, Lena is sketching a view of the McDuck Manor when she heard cycling and stumbling. She looked to her right and, "Louie!"

Oh my. The green triplet was apparently beaten but alive. His clothes are stained with egg yolks, whites and shells. As he tried to get up, Lena ran to him. "What the duck happened to you?"

"I...I..." Louie coughed a bit. "I got...got into..." He coughed again. "I...got...got into...tr...trou-" Louie coughed excessively and blood came out of his beak. "OMG!" Lena can see how bad it is so, "Hold still." Lena glowed in magic and channelled a wave of it onto Louie. In an instant, he was fully recovered. Even the egg stains are removed as well. "Thanks Lena."

"No problem. Now tell me everything. Please?"

And so...

"As a result of Doofus's manipulation, badmouthing and false statements, all believed him and ganged up on me thinking that I talked shit behind their backs not knowing it was Doofus actually thanks to my sharpness. Took me a while to get out of his house despite the eggs, hooks and jabs." Louie just finished telling Lena everything that has happened. "And now the rich kids hate me for this. Friendship broken, enemies formed in the end."

"Louie..." Lena hugged him as, "I don't know Lena. Since Doofus put a bad image on me, he's starting to gain me and beat me to this ultimate goal I've been planning for so long."

"Really Louie, just because of what this fatso did discouraged you? Wow, you need to up your game if you want to stand a chance against him." Lena suggested. "You can't let this one downfall affect you. I know what you intend to do and if you think it's possible, I won't say anything against it."

Louie looked at Lena for a moment. "Yeah...I may have gone through a disastrous situation, but I'll stand up and do whatever it takes to rise up and claim the fame and glory of this school!" Lena smiled. "You go greenie!"

"Heh. Thanks Lena. You know, maybe you can help me achieve this goal. I mean, you've been by my side when I suffered worse. And that's the time my beautiful saviour comes to me and puts away all my physical pain and restores my morale fully." Louie replied commenting good about Lena. She was flattered by his words blushing a bit. "Wow...I got a feeling I'm starting to like him...wait, what was I thinking? Get it together!"

"Anyway, what are you doing here?" Louie asked. Lena showed him her sketches from her sketchbook. "Since when are you into art?" Louie asked. "I don't know. Today I guess?" Lena replied as she and Louie sat on the floor dipping their webbed feet in the water. "Beautiful sunset." Lena described as already, it's nearing nightfall. "Yeah. As beautiful as you." Louie described and Lena's face heated up a bit but no matter, the 2 of them huddled with their arms around each other's shoulders as the sun continued setting.

Things started off well but it ends shortly and badly resulting in bad reputation. Louie better do something about his current standings or else things will get even worse between him and the Preppies. The question is, how will Louie deal with this? Oh well, it's about to get heavy and it starts in the next chapter! Woo-hoo!