Duckburg High Adventures! Chapter 30: The Winter Talent Show!, a ducktales fanfic

Chapter 30: The Winter Talent Show!

Guest Orochi, the band name is perfect! For those who submitted their band name ideas, not bad, pretty good and still, thanks. Alright, it's talent time!

Thursday night...

It was the night of the Winter Talent Show. Students can be seen making their way to attend the event. Some brought their families and friends meet up and hang out for a while until they decided to get seated in the auditorium.

There, it's nearly packed. Yeah don't worry, the family's there too. Scrooge, Della, Donald, Daisy, Beakly, Launchpad, Ty, Indy, Drake and the besties clique. The family sat on one aisle and the clique sat on another. Plus, they're at the same area as before just like in the musical. "I got a list of people participating in this talent show." Violet scrolled her tablet up as some of them took a peek. "Let's see...we have second year student Rosenburg McSquawk from the Band Kids doing a tuba solo, a trio of second year students and rappers led by someone known as Checkmate and his partners which are the twin foxes, JC and CJ, there's graduating student, Tamekichi Hachigorou doing a heavy metal solo with his guitar and here's the Feather Heights. Lena, Lana and Luna rocking out." The list of performances went on until, "The last is...what? Dewey Duck?" Violet gasped as the besties clique were shocked especially Webby. "What is he thinking?" She thought as beside her, Huey and Louie kept quiet. "Follow the plan and we'll patch things up." Huey whsipered to Louie. "I know. We just need to wait for the right moment." Louie whispered back.

At the backstage...

Those participating are getting ready. Some practice their moves, others worked on their instruments, others recited lyrics or raps and others tested out their talent. For Lena and her friends, they're so prepared as they waited with their instruments. "I've always dreamed of this. Our band name making a name onstage and we'll be famous! When I graduate, I wanna rock this world full time with my best friends! Go on world tours, perform live onstage and get rich!" Lana stated. "That's so cool! I'll be with you all the way!" said Luna. "Although, to achieve your dream, the only thing you need to do is write your own songs." said Lena. "Lena's got a point. You better think of your own songs one day." said Luna. "Yeah...I heard it's difficult to come up with your own songs." said Lana. "I've heard of people who write in their diaries, journals or poems. They turn these works into hardcore songs and made millions through them during live perofrmances." Lena revealed. "Hey that's a good idea! Lana has her diary and she make use of that one day." said Luna. "I'm so speechless at how you girls want to help and I so appreaciate it. I'm so glad you 2 agreed to form this rock band with me." Lana thanked them as they shared a group hug and continued chatting. While they're doing that, at another area, Dewey is alone reading lyrics from a script. "Yeah. This one song I picked to sing...will open Webby's eyes and heart and the strange feeling in her. This is the night that I will end our friendship and evolve it into something more beautiful and official." Dewey spoke to himself. He took a deep breath and smiled. "I'm ready."

Back at the auditorium...

As of now, it's entirely packed and then, Principal Aquila appeared on stage as all silenced themselves. "Good evening everyone. Welcome to the Duckburg High Winter Talent Show! 10 performances and one winner. For the prize, 500 dollars and a 100 dollar gift voucher to use at the Duckburg Megamall!" Principal Aquila announced. All cheered and applauded as the principal continued his speech. "As you all know, December is the month we celebrate Christmas. We all look forward to the holidays, feasting and bonding with our family and friends. As we enter the new year soon, I look forward to keeping up the good work to make this high school the best place to study and learn!" Principal Aquila finished his speech as the cheering and applauding grew louder. As he left the stage, Horatio entered the stage and, "Okay people! The talent show's gonna begin! 10 performances will take place and be judged by our 3 judges! They are Ms Tilly, Mrs Val and Ms Farrell!" All applauded for the 3 female teachers. "They will rate the performance and whoever gives the best wins the talent show! Let's meet our first performer, Declan Stadelhorn!" All applauded as a skunk emerged onstage and started singing the song, "Circles."

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh

We couldn't turn around
'Til we were upside down
I'll be the bad guy now
But no, I ain't too proud (During that part, a shoe hit his face but was not affected as from the seats, several jocks snickered as Declan picked up the thrown shoe)
I couldn't be there
Even when I try
You don't believe it
We do this every time (During that part, he threw the shoe back at the jocks hitting one of them on his face)

After a while...

"Well that turned out pretty good for Declan. Now, let's rap things up and welcome Checkmate and his rap posse which are the twin rappers, JC and CJ!" Horatio announced as rap music was being played as the trio of a lizards entered the stage as Checkmate began the rap and do some breakdancing as a soundtrack is being played.

Checkmate:

You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin greatest
Turn the music up in the headphones
Tim, you can go and brush your shoulder off nigga I got you, yeah

Trio:

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder

Checkmate:

I probably owe it to y'all, proud to be locked by the force
Tryin' to hustle some things, that go with the Porsche
Feelin' no remorse, feelin' like my hand was forced
Middle finger to the Lord, nigga grippin' my balls
Stab the ladies they love me, from the bleachers they screamin'
All the ballers is bouncin' they like the way I be leanin'
All the rappers be hatin', off the track that I'm makin'
But all the hustlers they love it just to see one of us make it
Came from the bottom of bottom, to the top of the pots
Nigga London, Japan and I'm straight off the block
Like a running back, get it man, I'm straight off the block
I can run it back, nigga, 'cause I'm straight with the Roc

Trio:

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder

JC:

Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with soda
I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a Rover
Tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yessir
Keep the heckler close, you know them smokers'll test ya
But like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin'
Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'em
Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceiling
In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin'
With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeve
At the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screen
I paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is clean
No chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for real

Trio:

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder

CJ:

Your boy back in the building, Brooklyn we back on the map
Me and my beautiful bitch in the back of that 'Bach
I'm the realest that run it, I just happen to rap
I ain't gotta clap at 'em, niggas scared of that black
I drop that "Black Album" then I back, out it
As the best rapper alive nigga ask about me
From Bricks to Billboards, from grams to Grammy's
The O's to opposite, Orphan Annie
You gotta pardon Jay, for sellin' out the Garden in a day
I'm like a young Marvin in his hey'
I'm a hustler homey, you a customer crony
Got some, dirt on my shoulder, could you brush it off for me?

Trio:

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder

Checkmate:

You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin' greatest
Best rapper alive, best rapper alive

After their stupendous performance, they bowed to the audience as loud applause took place and the judges took down notes with impressed looks on their faces. "Man, their raps are slamming!" Cornelius described. "Catchy." Vickson agreed.

And the talent show continues on with Rosenburg's tuba solo that sent the audience laughing and applauding followed by a band kid who played a serenade via piano. From the left side, "Ready girls?" Lana asked. "Oh yeah. I owe it to you for teaching me." said Lena. "Let's hype the entire audience with our hardcore skills!" said Luna as the trio hi-5 each other and got their instruments ready.

After that the curtains are drawn in as Horatio emerged. "Coming up next, a trio of female ducks are gonna rock n roll and probably jam too to go live onstage! The Feather Heights!"

The curtains are drawn as the audience clapped (Except some of the jeering band kids). "Yeah! Lena! Lana! Luna! Go for it!" Webby cheered. "Make my ears bleed." said Leticia sighing a bit. "Heh, show me what you got and learnt Lena." Louie thought to himself with a smile. "Booyah! Hype me with your music!" Gosalyn called out as right on stage, Lena and Lana are at the front with their electric guitars and behind them, Luna got her drum kit ready. Plus, the band name is written on the front drum. "1, 2, 3, GO!" Lana and Lena started jamming on their electric guitars for the first few minutes. Remembering her lessons, Lena focused as she strummed the strings with her guitar pick. After that, Luna started the beat as singing began.

Lana:

You shout it out
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up

I'm bulletproof nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um (During that part, Luna started beating her drums faster)
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um!

(Things went wild as Lana and Lena jammed wildly in excitement performing a few slick moves with their electric guitars and Luna went full power beating around her drumkit as from the audience, many rockers cheered for them as the performance continues)

Lena:

Cut me down
But it's you who has further to fall
Ghost town, haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
I'm talking loud not saying much

(During her performance, Louie couldn't help but fall in love with her singing and his face had a small blush too)

I'm bulletproof nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um!
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um!
I am titanium, I am titanium

(Same thing as just now, wild performance)

I am tita-ni-um!

(It continues on...)

I am tita-ni-um!

(Then, they slowed down and played their music slowly as Lana began)

Lana:

Stone-hard, machine gun
Firing at the ones who run
Stone-hard, thus bulletproof glass

Lana and Lena:

You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um!
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um!
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um!
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am tita-ni-um!

(The girls went even wilder moving around while jamming on their electric guitars. After several seconds, the guitarists slid on stage with their knees on the ground)

Lana:

I am tita-ni-um!

All were stunned by their rock n roll performance as already, it has ended. Then, an incredibly loud applause took place and the rockers are seen cheering out loud the loudest. From the second level, the besties cheered for them. "Russell loves rock and roll!" Russell cheered. "My kind of music to make me go crazy!" Duncan cheered. "That's my adoptive sister." Violet thought applauding for her. "Damn! Lena sure got used to this." said Ty. "I know right?" Indy agreed as they fist bump.

Onstage, The trio sure felt the hype as they bowed to the audience, got their instruments and left the stage as the impressed judges took down notes. They soon entered backstage as, "We did it!" Luna cheered. "The crowd loved us! They love our energy! They love our performance!" Lana cheered as nearby, Tamekichi who's a porcupine approached them. "You chicks rocked the stage incredibly! This is how rock and roll will always be better than those stupid band kids and their classical music. Oh well, my turn."

"Good luck." Lena told him and he gave her the cool gesture in response. "Alright girls, let's get some sodas to celebrate!" Lana suggested and they cheered in agreement.

Back onstage...

Several minutes had passed and Tamekichi just finished his solo. After that, 5 cheerleaders performed dance choreography and sang some K-pop song. Not to mention they wore skimpy Christmas outfits that are literally outrageous. Then, some girl danced ballet followed by a boy who did stand-up comedy but was terrible at it to the point the jocks and cheerleaders jeered and threw stuff at him.

After a fine mess cleaned up, Horatio went onstage. "The show sure is tense! Every performance gave it their all! Now, the last one for the night and then, prize presentation to the one winner. So, we got a solo performer for us to hear his voice, Dewey Duck!"

From the second level, all gasped. "I thought Dewey told me he wasn't going?" Della exclaimed. "He said he was feeling under the weather!" Donald added. "Curse me kilts. Wot is goin on with tha lad?" Scrooge wondered as onstage, Dewey walked in calmly. He was still in casual attire for some reason still wearing his letterman jacket and he's holding a mike. Taking a deep breath, "Before I begin, I'd like to dedicate this song to someone special. She was my best friend for as long as I remembered. Sure, we had a few ups and downs in the past and present and now, I feel like I wanted to do something special for her. Starting now." Upon hearing that, Webby was confused at his words as he then gave the thumbs up as from the audio room in the second level behind all those seated around it, 2 students got to work and a soundtrack is being played. With courage, Dewey began.

I've been letting you down, down
Girl, I know I've been such a fool
Givin' in to temptation
I should've played it cool

(Once he began, he and Webby immediately felt the strange feelings in their hearts but regardless, Dewey sang on)

The situation got out of hand
I hope you understand

(Dewey then sang the chorus and did a bit of dancing with a serious look on his face)

It can happen to anyone of us
Anyone you think of
Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake!

It can happen to anyone of us
Say you will forgive me
Anyone can fail
Say you will believe me
I can't take, my heart will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake, a stupid mistake!

(Dewey then smiled as he sang the next part of the lyrics while a confused Webby felt the strange feeling grow stronger and likewise, his)

She was kind of exciting
A little crazy, I should've known
She must have altered my senses
'Cause I offered to walk her home

(He then had the serious look again as Webby is starting to feel something in Dewey)

The situation got out of hand
I hope you understand

It can happen to anyone of us
Anyone you think of
Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake

It can happen to anyone of us
Say you will forgive me
Anyone can fail
Say you will believe me
I can't take, my heart will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake, a stupid mistake...

A stupid mistake...

(As Dewey sang on, tears started to form up in his eyes and likewise, Webby...)

She means nothing to me, nothing to me
I swear every word is true
Don't wanna lose you

(Dewey paused for a bit as the tears started trickling down his face)

The situation got out of hand
I hope you understand

(Dewey then gave it his all as the tears dripped onto the stage and more formed up in his eyes as he let out his emotions)

It can happen to anyone of us!
Anyone you think of
Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Ooh, their hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake!

It can happen to anyone of us!
Say you will forgive me
Anyone can fail
Say you will believe me
I can't take, my heart will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake!

Yeaaaaaaaaaah... (While singing, Dewey got on his knees as more tears dripped onto the stage. He then got up and finished it)

Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Ooh, their hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake!

A stupid mistake...

Silence had filled the entire auditorium as Dewey wiped his tears and bowed to the audience. Then, the judges stood up and clapped their hands and one by one, everyone stood up and applauded to Dewey including his family and friends. And somehow, "Why...why do I feel this? Why did Dewey sing this song?" Webby asked herself as she wiped her tears away. "Webby, he sang this because he made a stupid mistake in causing a rift between you and him and it's all because we messed up." Huey explained. "And we're sorry for causing everything. Dewey even asked for your forgiveness in what he unintentionally did." Louie added. "And also, he opened out his emotions and feelings through this song to you." Huey also added on and it hit her. "He...He...He...

...

Apparently she couldn't say it because she felt a red blush on her face as, "Webby, are you okay?" Violet asked and noticed. "Nothing!" She denied hiding her face.

After the talent show...

"We have the results of the talent show. The judges have submitted the results and all I have to do is read out the winner for this year's Winter Talent Show!" Horatio announced. All eyes are glued to him as he opened an envelope. "The winner for this year's Winter Talent Show goes to...

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"The Feather Heights! Lively! Active! Hyping Epic rock n roll music that makes my morale high!" Horatio announced as Lena, Lana and Luna ran onstage cheering like never before as Principal Aquila went onstage and gave them the first prize. All applauded for them as the trio

After that...

"We did it! Woo-hoo!" Lana cheered. "I'm telling you girls, we should celebrate! The 3 of us going out!" said Luna. "Ha! Ha! Let's do this then!" Lena cheered as the Besties clique arrived and mingled with them. As for the family, "Where's Dewey?" Della asked. "Probably at the backstage." Louie replied. "And where's Webby?" Beakly asked. "She decided to look for him so that we can go home soon." Huey replied as he and Louie exchanged goodbyes with the clique members while Della and Beakly along with Scrooge and Donald went back in the school. "It is just as planned." Louie thought as he and Huey gave each other the thumbs up.

At the backstage...

Dewey is all alone keeping his script. "Good performance." He spoke to himself. "I agree." A voice spoke out as Dewey looked behind to see Webby walking towards him. She then stopped from a distance to him. Both stared at each other for several seconds.

Then, "Just to let you know, Huey and Louie admitted to me that they did mess up and caused the rift between us. I'm sorry for doubting your words."

"It's alright Webby. Both us made a stupid mistake. It can really happen to anyone of us." Dewey assured to her. "Say, will you forgive me for this past incident?"

"Well...I found out the truth tonight so yes, I forgive you." Webby replied. Dewey smiled over it. "So...are we even?" Dewey asked.

"Yeah. We're even." Webby replied in a calm manner. Dewey was pleased about as he continuing smiled at her. Webby however did not smile the whole time. Instead, "Let's go Dewey, the others are waiting for us." She then got ready to leave when, "Wait!" She looked behind again. "What's wrong Dewey? We're now even right?"

"Yeah...but also..." Dewey walked towards Webby. As they faced each other now, "Webby..."

...

"I love you."

She gasped turning red.

"We were so close back then and I don't think I have told you this but I had this strange feeling inside me for a long time. At that time, I do not understand why it reacts whenever we hang out together through adventuring and stuff and it gets stronger when we began high school. Only this month, the memories of our bonding struck me! I now understand why I had it. Because of you. We're inseparable. We enjoy being together. The more we do this, the stronger this strange feeling inside me becomes and then the next thing it happens, I feel something in you and I can't help it but pour out heart and soul to confess my love to you right now!"

By the time Dewey is done, Webby is shaking and trembling a bit. Her face is tomato red and her hands are twitching a bit. She couldn't say anything. More like, she doesn't know what to say. Dewey was concerned for her and then, he just walked away. "I guess nothing happened..." He thought when, "WAIT!"

He turned around as Webby ran to him. They faced each other again. "Is this all true? Is this why I also feel it?" She asked. "Wait, what?" A confused Dewey asked. "I don't know why but when you mentioned this strange feeling, I also didn't tell you about it. I already felt it several times ever since we began our first year and it started during your basketball tryouts." Webby revealed. "I often wonder what's the meaning of the strange feelings we had in us the whole time and how they're connected to us?"

"Webby. Here's my answer." First move goes to Dewey for this is the moment he's been waiting for as he walked to Webby and the next thing it happened...

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It's official. Webby's face became redder than just now after his confession. Her beak felt soft upon contact with his'. She couldn't help it. It was...

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An incredible feeling. As it goes on, she placed her arms around his neck and he did the same and they became closer full contact through their beaks. At that moment, the strange feelings in them reacted and resonated in sync perfectly. They can feel it. It heated up to the max and all of it is being released in a single resonance. They're really lost in their world as a minute later, the strange feeling...

...

Is finally released. No more they can feel as their beaks separated. "Wow..." They exclaimed. "It's beautiful." Webby described. "I never felt so much better." said Dewey. They stared at each other for another minute. "So...we're official right? Boyfriend and girlfriend?" Dewey asked. He got his answer as Webby repaid him from just now as their beaks came in contact again. This time, it was a bit more steamy as their hands are on each other's backs for a minute again and they somewhat started to enjoy this. After that, they smiled at each other.

"I love you Dewey Duck."

"I love you too Webby vanderquack."

They held hands locking their fingers onto each others'. Then, the adults arrived and found them in a love gaze to each other. "Aw...this is the cutest and sweetest moment I have ever seen in my entire life!" Della exclaimed tearing up a bit and even felt like screaming in joy while the rest are completely speechless over this newly developed relationship.

Hip Hip Hooray! They are back! Mended into a relationship! Yay! Dewey has done it! He now has a girlfriend and they can have more fun together as a newly developed couple! How sweet and lovely if you ask me!

Okay enough joy overloads. So yeah, The Feather Heights won and rock n roll has hyped the audience even me! But that is one reason why I got hyped like crazy while drinking coke. Another reason is...

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Un-frickin-believable! How did I unexpectedly get 100 reviews?! I dunno how that happened but wow, thank you! Thank you! I started this story on the first month of the year 2020 and in 6 months, I did 30 chapters including this one and got pretty decent stats as a result. Thanks for the support guys! This story is so on all the way until the day I announce it's final events. Also, Rivera and Jordan! If you're reading this chapter, I'm starting to catch up to you guys! LOL!

Oh yeah. Song references which are Dirt Off Your Shoulders, Titanium and Anyone of Us belong to their creators. If you haven't heard of these songs before, check them out on Youtube. They're so catchy in my ears.

Okay, back to the writing board. Woo-hoo!