Ducktales Season 2 Episode 33 – Della and Louie Part 3

Throughout the entire night Della had stayed and slept by Louie's side. By morning Della head was leaned her on the side of the bed. She wakes when she hears a light sound. She gasps to see Louie's eyes beginning to move. Eventually they open up, blurry at first but Louie gained enough vision to see his mother who is smiling and struggling to contain her joy. He's in pain but manages to speak.

Louie: Mom…

Della: Hey buddy? How are you feeling?

Louie: Uh…bad…I feel like I'll fall of if I try to stand.

Della: Probably best that you listen to those instincts.

Louie: Where are we?

Della: We're back in the mansion. Everyone knows what happened and they set this up so you could recover.

Louie: I remember the cave in and then… He gasps in realization and bolts up. Lena! Where's Lena!? He yelps, clutching his stomach in pain and Della holds him.

Della: Easy, sweetie! You still haven't recovered yet! Some of your ribs are still broken!

Louie: He looks in pain. Is Lena safe?

Della: Della rubs her. She's okay, Louie. She came earlier to see you. She would've stayed too but I explained I needed to be with you.

Louie: You didn't get hurt in that cave-in, did you?

Della: Of course not. I'm alive because of you. Thanks to you…we're all okay. It's you right now that I'm worried about.

Louie: How bad was it?

Della: Most of your bones were broken and we were afraid you got into a coma. When we managed to get you out from under those rocks there was so much blood and you were barely breathing. I had never been so scared in my life. You're really lucky Louie.

Louie: I don't feel lucky…

Della: YOU COULD'VE DIED! Louie yelps back and Della gasps a little. Sorry, I didn't mean to shout! I was just scared, you understand, right?

Louie: Louie nods cautiously. "Oh boy…she's gonna disown me. I just know it."

Della: Louie…there's something I need to tell you…

Louie: Okay…

Louie gulps in fear and Della stammers, becoming nervous but says what needs to be said.

Della: Louie… I-I-I AM SO, SO SORRY!

Louie: Louie was shocked. He did not expect this. F-for what?

Della: Della was crying profusely once more, letting out all her guilt. FOR EVERYTHING I'VE DONE TO YOU! I know I wasn't wrong to ground you, but the way I did it was completely horrible! I shouldn't have yelled at you like that, especially in front of the family! When you were alone in the mansion you felt so guilty and terrified by what your scheme did and I only thought about how I felt instead of understanding what you were going through! I shouldn't have shut down Louie Inc. for good. It was your dream and I took it away from you! And gosh Louie I am so sorry for slapping you! I lost my temper so badly I wasn't thinking straight! I should've apologized, but I just let my anger control my mind and yelled at you! That was wrong of me on so many levels! I'm so sorry I abandoned you and left you all alone like that! It was awful of me to leave you while we had fun at Big Rock Candy Mountain! That was another dream I stole from you and it was a place Donald promised to take you! And most of all…I'M TRULY SORRY FOR THREATENING YOUR PLACE IN THE FAMILY LOUIE! Louie is shocked with Della's loud apology and his beak is wide open. The way I went about punishing you, you were right, I was treating you like a bad person. I turned your room into prison and left you with nothing but a robot to keep you locked up! I absolutely had no right to cut you off from the person you loved most! And I left you vulnerable to all of our enemies, especially by taking your khopesh! And it wasn't in my place to take away your friendship bracelet even if Beakely suggested it! You almost died and that was all my fault! I said awful and terrible things about you in my journal! AND WHAT'S WORSE; I THREATENED YOUR PLACE IN THE FAMILY BY SAYING All YOUR SCHEMES WERE BAD AND THAT YOU HAD TO STOP SCHEMING FOREVER! SCHEMING AND HAVING THE ABILITY TO SEE ALL THE ANGLES MADE YOU TRULY FEEL A PART OF THIS FAMILY. AND I TOLD YOU TO STOP BEING WHO YOU ARE! I SHATTERED YOUR CONFIDENCE! I NEVER GOT TO KNOW THE REAL YOU LOUIE! I NEVER SPENT TIME WITH YOU LIKE I DID WITH YOUR BROTHERS! I BASICALLY SCARRED YOU FOR LIFE WITH EVERYTHING THAT I SAID AND DID TO YOU! NO…I BROKE YOU…I BROKE YOUR HEART… SPIRIT… FEELINGS… EVERY PART OF YOUR BEING! I TREATED YOU LIKE I OWNED YOU AND FOR THAT…I'M SORRY!

Louie looks at her sob and cry hysterically in shock and is utterly touched. He feels a pang of guilt and begins to cry too.

Louie: No…I'm the one that's sorry Mom…for everything I've done to you… I caused the Timephoon and nearly destroyed time, space and our family for a stupid get-rich-quick scheme. The thing I said afterwards was completely uncalled for. And what I said at the Bin…I-I-I'm really sorry! I don't know what came over me! I was just so angry and betrayed with all of you that I-I took it all out on everyone; including you… and I hurt you worse with my claws… I avoided you, called you by your name just to insult you, compared you to Uncle Donald and said horrible things I don't think I can ever forgive myself for! I was the one making things worse. And what happened today… I never meant to torture you. I never wanted to say those things! Getting crushed by those rocks… I completely deserved it for the way I acted recently… You finally came home to the family you wanted to get back to… the one you were always a part of before I was even born… and I almost took that all away from you. I know I was upset about being alone while you guys adventures but I should've remembered how alone you were on the moon and how you fought to get back to us! But I completely pushed that aside like it was nothing! I've been the worst son ever! All I've done was insult, hurt you, the family and make bad things happen to us all! I don't deserve to be forgiven…

Della: No. Della wipes away his tears and rubs his face. You do deserve to be forgiven. What you said… it was all true! I was such a rotten person, mother, and sister. The things you said to me…I deserved every second of it. What I did to you was so cruel and I was too blind and naive to see it. I treated you like a disgrace to the family. But, really…I was the real disgrace to this family. I left you guys for one last adventure that got me stranded for 11 years, I tried to rush things so quickly to reconcile, and because I never got to know you at all, I assumed that you were a bad kid, but you're not! You risked your life to save us. You are a good kid Louie. And I was too angry and blind to see it. When I put my foot down and stopped your scheming this wasn't what I wanted! I wanted you to think about the consequences and then try again, but different. You've just stopped trying altogether and it's my fault. You've been so quiet and sullen lately. You don't offer ideas or try to join in on adventures. You've been avoiding everyone, especially ME! You ended up getting controlled and injured because I threatened your place in the family and made you question and doubt yourself. What happened to you isn't on you at all Louie. This was all my fault and I am so sorry for what I did.

Louie: Louie pulls back still crying and tears continue leaving his eyes. All I ever did was cause the family trouble. Scrooge was right; family is nothing but trouble, just like me. I endangered us with the mummies, caused the Harpies too cause havoc to the town, created a Timephoon, stole both Scrooge and Glomgold's fortune… and it all lead to disaster… all because I wanted to get rich. I'll never be a good schemer and see the angles you can. You were right about me Mom. All my schemes do is lead to nothing but bad things for the family. I'm not part of this family at all. But without schemes…without seeing the angles…I was never part of the family anyway…I…I'm nothing…I'm just a nothing… Louie begins hugging his knees and buries his face in them to cry. I've almost killed this family hundreds of time…and for what…temporary riches?

Della watches in sorrow and shame as she watches Louie have an emotional breakdown crying, sobbing and sniffing as he hugs his knees, feeling an immense amount of guilt as she watches. It also brings back horrible memories


(Flashback)

In El Dorado's temple after Young Donald and Della's big fight Della is sat down hugging and burying her face in her knees, crying, sobbing, weeping and sniffing as loud and much as possible for her mistreatment to Donald.


It was the same thing for Louie. She imagines herself as 10 and Louie crying and sniffing at the same time, a representation of how emotionally vulnerable they are. (4)

(End of Flashback)


Della: More tears gush out of Della's eyes. Louie…do you know what I wanted I wanted to be when I grow up?

Louie: Huh? Louie looks up a little surprised. Um…I don't know…an astronaut I guess.

Della: Della chuckles a little. That and a lot of other things. I had so many dreams: astronaut, pilot, adventurer, even president. It's funny…I never wanted to be a Mom. Louie frowns a little. But then when I laid three eggs, I wanted nothing more than to be one. I was excited… She then frowns in regret. But I was also scared…scared of the new changes and responsibilities that would happen in my life…which is why I felt I needed to go on one last adventure. But I was young… reckless… and stupid…which caused me to take the Spear. I wanted my you…my boys to proudly talk about how their Mom was an astronaut. But only now I realized I made the biggest mistake of my life. I abandoned you Louie. You, Dewey and Huey, and I'm so sorry for that! I chose adventure over my own sons…and I did with you twice. I should've stayed with you when we went to Big Rock Candy Mountain. I could've protected you and talked thing over with you…but instead I made the same mistake I made a decade ago and chose adventure again, I lost everything…I lost you…in my selfish desire for one final adventure, I missed out on the greatest one of all…raising three kids. When I saw you make the same mistake I freaked out. What you said was right. You got those reckless and thoughtless qualities from me and I wanted to stop a repeat of the Spear of Selene, but by doing that… More tears gush out. I just made things worse. I never wanted to hurt you the way I did. The last thing I'd ever want to do is take away your place in the family. (5)

Louie: But I'm not part of the family.

Della: No, Louie, you are a part of this family. You always have been and you always will be. IF ANYONE ISN'T PART OF THE FAMILY IT'S ME! Louie gasps at that. I was wrong about you. I am so sorry I said your schemes only cause trouble, saying that they led to bad things to this family. Everyone yelled at me for what I said to you. And frankly, I deserved it. They also told me how your schemes actually saved them several times. Huey mentioned the game night fiasco, then there was when you helped take down the Gilded Man, and when you saved Scrooge's fortune from Glomgold and our enemies. When done correctly, your schemes are amazing and helpful.

Louie: Louie is practically shouting. But I hurt everyone! You said it yourself. Everything I do just causes trouble for everyone. When have I ever done something good for the family? Saving you and Lena, that was a good thing. I finally did something right, but it was my fault it even happened in the first place. I was the one who trapped us all in that cave! I tortured you and made you suffer with my words! That's why I had to make up for it. I have to make up for what I've done wrong. (6)

Della: Louie! That wasn't your fault! You were being controlled! You had no choice and that only happened because my words broke your heart and weakened your resolve! And what you did for me and Lena was brave but it was also stupid and reckless.

Louie: I ALREADY LOST BECAUSE OF A STUPID ROCKET! I DIDN'T WANT SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO HAPPEN AGAIN! AND LENA HAS JUST ONLY COME BACK AFTER BEING KILLED BY HER ABUSIVE CREATOR! HASN'T SHE SUFFERED ENOUGH!

Della: Della cringes a little. Uh…that's a good point…

Louie: Besides, you told me to stop and that's what I'm trying to do!

Della: AND I'M TELLING TOU, I WAS WRONG! Everything is silent and Della deeply sighs. I know all about what happened between Donald and Uncle Scrooge…the disaster that happened in the Cloudslayer last year…Lena being Magica's shadow… the Shadow War… all of it.

Louie: Louie widens his eyes in surprise. You do? How?

Della: While everyone was shouting and yelling at me they explained the damage my stupid rocket stunt left behind. I now know that I broke the family, caused Donald to hate and cut ties with Uncle Scrooge. My brother raised you all by himself, didn't he? He's practically your father.

Louie: Yes…it's true. Uncle Donald is the only parent we had…he looked out for us as much as he could even though it was annoying at times. But…we never knew we were related to Uncle Scrooge or much about you for that matter.

Della: I know. Believe it or not I sent hundreds of transmissions to give you a good idea of what I'm like, only to find out none of them were received…you know nothing about me…that's why you didn't know how to act around me. Huey and Dewey may have accepted me into the family but it's hard for you.

Louie: I really wanted to spend time with you, Mom…I really did…but…I didn't know how to ask.

Della: It's okay. I understand…it's hard for you to express your feelings…especially when it comes to someone who you've only just met. I should've realized that sooner and come to you first. And when I saw the Cloudslayer disaster…I saw how upset you boys were after finding out what happened to me. You must've felt so hurt and betrayed…because Donald kept me secret for you whole lives…Scrooge built me the Spear…and worst of all, I stole the rocket, got myself lost in space, abandoned you and left you and your brothers orphaned. Because of my selfish actions Uncle Scrooge was left broken and vulnerable for Magica to manipulate him and escape. It's all my fault the Shadow War happened!

Louie: It wasn't-

Della: Della shouts with tears continuing to gush out immensely. Yes, it was! You thought so yourself…Lena showed me everything. I was shocked and horrified out of my mind when I saw the horrors Magica created. I watched as killed Lena right before your and Webby's eyes! I saw how heartbroken you were when she died…and it broke mine and Lena's heart too as we watched! Even when I wasn't around I still traumatised our family! And I especially traumatised you. I'm so sorry Louie! I'm so sorry for everything I put you through, honey! The Cloudslayer, Donald and Scrooge, The Shadow War, Lena dying, IT WAS ALL MYY FAULT! After watching Lena die and finding out what happened to me you became terrified of adventure, that's why you tried to bypass the present.

Louie: It's true…after the Shadow War I was scared of adventuring. I felt I wasn't good at it anymore…I mean, everyone had their own thing, I didn't. You, Uncle Donald and Uncle Scrooge were the greatest adventurers in the entire world but you all still got hurt! I can only talk my way out of adventure! How long before that isn't enough? And what was my place in the family if I'm not an adventurer. When Uncle Scrooge helped me realize my gift of seeing the angles like you could and use them to make a plan…I took it as a sign. That maybe this is how I fit in the family…by being sharper than the sharpies…that's why I begun Louie Inc in the first place. He deeply saddens in tears. But then the Timephoon happened and…

Della: Della feels more guilty than ever as she places her hands on Louie's shoulders. …Then I took it all away from you. I should've understood how emotionally vulnerable you really were but I was too much of an idiot to see that. It was absolutely wrong of me to take the stress I felt from being alone on the moon all out on you! And it was especially wrong of me to take away your hopes, dreams and future. You think you don't belong with us but that's not true! I… She looks down in sorrow and guilt tearfully. I'm so bad at being a Mom. I thought I was being responsible…but instead I said something that broke the heart of someone I loved. And this isn't the first time I've done it. I still stand by grounding you…but I took it all too far. I still have so much to learn about you.

Louie: But…

Della: I'm the adult here, and you're just a kid. It was wrong for me to put so much pressure on you in such a terrible way. You're part of the family, sweetie, more than I could ever be at the moment. I never should have made you doubt that.

Louie: I-I…

She holds out her arms and Louie doesn't stop her from bringing him in to embrace her youngest son in a hug. He's in astonishment.

Della: I'm sorry…I truly am sorry, Louie…Can you give me a second chance? Can you ever forgive your stupid, selfish, mother? Ever?

Louie hears her crying and sobbing on her. He then pulls back in shock, sorrow and guilt to watch his mother cry hysterically, her face on the bed. Louie's beak was wide open, it's like he was staring at himself moments ago.

Louie: Please, don't cry.

Della continues crying and sniffing until Louie finally gives a smile of forgiveness before standing up, his injuries the least of his concerns now.

Louie: Hey, Mom… Della lifts her head to see him giving a teary smile. You're part of the family too.

Della: Della lifts herself up to give a grateful smile. Louie…

Louie: I'll gladly give you that second chance…if I could have one…to be honest…I after what Merlock and that voice inside my head said…I was afraid you didn't love me anymore.

Della reaches out, rubbing his cheeks lovingly and affectionately with tears in her eyes.

Della: No, honey. That's all a lie. No matter what I say…no matter whatever arguments happen between us you'll always be my son, Louie and I'll always love you.

Louie: Louie's beak trembles as tears of joy gush out of his eyes and he smiles through them. I love you too…Mom.

Despite his injuries Louie jumps into his mother's arms, hugging her first this time. Della's beak trembles and more tears gush out of her eyes, this time tears of joy to hear her youngest son who's hated her so much since the Timephoon sincerely call her Mom again and has hugged her first. With a tearful smile she returns the hug, wrapping her arms around his son and they officially, finally make amends.

Della: From now on I'll help you see all the angles you can't. As long as you take care not to hurt the ones you love.

Louie: That'd be swell. Thanks Mom. And maybe…when things die down you and I could hang out together.

Della: There's nothing I wouldn't want more in the world than to spend time with my sons. I have so much to learn about you and this time want to get to know all 3 of you. And you know… maybe at some point…you and I could take a little trip to Big Rock Candy Mountain. Just you and me.

Louie: Louie pulls back, surprised and excited. Really!? You mean it? My dream vacation spot?

Della: Della sweetly smiles. From the heart.

Louie: But…you've already been there Mom. I wouldn't want you to go if you won't enjoy it.

Della: How could I not enjoy Big Rock Candy Mountain even if I've already went there? Besides…I haven't gone with you yet sweetie and it isn't fair that you never got the chance to go there because I was angry with you. I want to make it up to you and spend time with you, starting right now.

Louie: So then you really promise to take me to Big Rock Candy Mountain someday?

Della: Of course. I promise you Louie, from the bottom of my heart, you and I will go have some mother and son time at Big Rock Candy Mountain. There were schemes that kept calling your name.

Louie: Louie is touched and excited. Thanks Mom.

Della and Louie embrace once and they stay in their mother-son reconciliation hug for a long time. Then they look to see Scrooge, Dewey, Huey and the rest (including Launchpad) standing in front of the door with happy and touched expressions at the sight of the reconciliation. Some sniff and wipe their tears. Louie is carefully set down on the floor and tearfully smiles at Lena and June who return it. Della sees Huey and Dewey crying and holds her hand out to them. Huey and Dewey run to their Mom and brother and the 4 of them share a family hug. Team Magic run over to join in on the hugging and the 7 of them are embraced together.


A couple hours later everyone (minus Louie, Lena and June) is stood outside the manor. The Duck/McDuck family are stood in front of the Destiny Trio who are preparing to leave. The three of them give off big smiles.

Sora: Guess our work here is done. Time for us to get back to our island.

May: Ohh…do you have to?

Riku: 'Fraid so May. We had some plans together with Ven, Roxas and the others.

Kairi: It was nice seeing all of you again.

April: Same here, Kairi.

Dewey: Yeah, it's been a blast.

Sora: It was also really nice meeting you Della.

Della: Really? Even though, you saw the bad, cruel parent I was.

Riku: The three of them smile. Since you made things right with Louie, we'll let it go.

Kairi: Besides, all of that doesn't make a cruel person overall.

Sora: You just made some big mistakes. It happens to a lot of people. What's important is that you learned from it and it's not too late to make a new start. We're glad to see you and Louie have made up. Good luck with being a Mom. You're a great parent; you've just got much to learn.

Kairi: We know you'll do great Della.

Della: Thanks Sora, Riku, Kairi.

Riku: They smile at Beakely and Scrooge. Scrooge, Beakely, hope you learned something out of this.

Scrooge: Scrooge and Beakely smile. Aye, more than you know. This time I'll give Della the support she needs.

Beakely: I'll pitch in too and this time I'll do it right.

Della: Thanks Uncle Scrooge, Mrs B.

Launchpad: Hope to see you guys again soon.

Sora: You too Launchpad.

Beakely: You're welcome to the mansion anytime.

Minnie: You're also welcome to the castle too.

Goofy: We'd love to have you guys around.

Mickey: Come by anytime your free?

Riku: You bet we will Mickey? Huey, April you look out for your siblings.

Huey: Count on it!

April: Of course we will!

Sora: Dewey, May, better not lose that spirit.

Dewey: No way Jose!

May: As long as you don't lose yours.

Goofy: Tell Ven, Roxas and the others we said hi.

Sora: I will Goofy.

Kairi: Kairi sweetly bends down. Webby, Violet, I hope to see you again and tell Lena we said bye.

Violet: But of course.

Webby: I hope to see you too, Kairi.

Kairi: And Daisy, you continue looking after your nieces.

Daisy: You bet!

Sora: Well, see you guys!

Sora, Riku and Kairi walk a couple metres away, summon their signature keyblades and bring them together, gathering light energy that creates a portal much to Della's amazement while the rest just smile. What really puts her in awe is when the Destiny Trio turn around and slap their shoulders, engulfing them in a blast of red, dark blue and pink light that subsides to reveal them in their caped keyblade armour. (7)

Della: Whoa…

Riku and Kairi are the first to go inside the portal and Sora gives the family the thumbs up before heading inside himself and the portal disappears.

Dewey: That never stops being cool.

Goofy: Well, we'd better go ourselves.

Minnie: Mickey and I have some things we need to take care of in the castle.

Mickey: We sure do.

They smile at Mickey, Minnie and Goofy.

Daisy: I'll come back tomorrow.

Della: Take care you guys, thanks for helping me come to my senses.

Mickey: Don't mention it Della.

Goofy: Play nice with Louie.

Minnie: Like we once said, we're here to support you every step of the way.

And with that, the three of them leave via the Gummiship.


While the mansion is being fixed up, Scrooge is looking over some papers in his office later that night until a knock is heard on the door.

Scrooge: Enter.

Della: Della comes in. You got a minute, Uncle Scrooge?

Scrooge: Come in Della.

Della: Della walks it a little nervous. Have you spoken to Louie, yet?

Scrooge: Of course. Beakely and I had a word with Louie. We managed to talk things out and we're all good.

Della: That's good to here. She gulps a little as she tents her hands together. Um…Uncle Scrooge…there's something I need to tell you…

Scrooge: What is it lass?

Della: I just want to say that…I'm so, so sorry…

Seeing the heartbroken and tearful look on Della's face was enough for Scrooge to sadden and realize what she's referring to.

Scrooge: Della…

Della: I'm so sorry for everything I've done to you… I'm sorry for ever taking that rocket…and I'm so sorry and ashamed for breaking you… It's my fault our family got separated. Because of my disappearance… my selfish stunt… Donald blamed you and cut all ties with you for a decade to raise the boys by himself. The both of us left you feeling so guilty and betrayed. We turned you into a grouchy old miser… I mean you were always one but this was 10,000 xs worse! She looks down releasing tears of guilt. …I broke you Uncle Scrooge… I broke Donald… I broke the entire family…I'm so sorry…

Scrooge: Della… Scrooge walks up and places hands on his nieces shoulders with kind smile. Its ok, Lass; I forgive you for that. I really do.

Della: The tears now gush out of Della's shocked eyes as she clutches Scrooge's arms. HOW!? HOW COULD YOU EVER FORGIVE ME, UNCLE SCROOGE!? I DON'T HOW I COULD EVER MAKE THIS UP TO YOU! Because of me, you lost your only niece, fought with your nephew and cut ties with him, never spoke with each other again until last year, never knew your own great-nephews, nearly went bankrupt, and became such a miserable old man! AND WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT UP AGAIN ON THE CLOUDSLAYER YOU WERE LEFT MORE BROKEN THAN EVER AND VULNERABLE FOR MAGICA TO IMPRISON YOU IN YOUR OWN DIME! IT'S MY FAULT THE SHADOW WAR HAPPENED AND IT WAS ESPECIALLY MY FAULT LENA DIED! No one would've had to go through that torment if I hadn't taken Spear! How are you so willing to forgive a selfish duck like me so easily?! You should be furious with me?! I thought you'd have hated me for what I did!

Scrooge: Don't be ridiculous. He continues smiling kindly. I learned that holding grudges like that isn't healthy. I was never angry with you Della. I was sad and broken because I thought I lost you forever. Besides, it was my fault for bundling that blasted rocket in the first place. I was too proud to admit I was at fault for what you did. I was as much to blame as you were for this. But we all put our fights behind us…because they were tearing us apart. I know that you're sorry, Della and that you're trying to make things right. And I'm proud of you for trying to do so. You're a good parent Della…and a good daughter…

Della touched by her uncle's forgiving words runs into him for a huge hug which he gladly reciprocates. Della cries as loudly and as much as she could onto her Uncle's shoulder, letting out all her guilt and frustration with herself. She cries hysterically, like a child.

Della: I'M SO SORRY UNCLE SCROOGE! I'M SORRY! I'M SO SORRY! I'M SO- Unable to speak she just cries her heart out and Scrooge gently pats her.

Scrooge: It's alright, lass. You're home. Let it out. Let it all out.

Della hugs onto Scrooge for a while, letting out all her emotions.


Louie and Lena are sat down on the living room couch in their pyjamas, the former still bandaged up but able to walk now. Lena wraps an arm around him.

Lena: You doing okay, Lou?

Louie: Yeah, better than before.

Lena: Good. That's good. Also…thanks for saving my life back there.

Louie: You saved me, Lena. All of you did. I should be the one thanking you…for reminding who I am and that I belong here?

Lena: It's no big deal.

Louie: Louie slyly smiles. Oh really. So saving me from being controlled isn't a big deal.

Lena: Lena chuckles a little. Okay, perhaps it's a little big deal. I'm just glad you're okay. I knew you were there somewhere Louie and I knew you could fight it.

Louie: Well, thanks to you I'm back. If you, June, Sora, Riku, Kairi and even Mom hadn't been there I would've been gone forever.

Lena: You did the same for me once, I was glad to do it. Just try to avoid almost getting killed like that. I almost though I lost you back there.

Louie: What can I say, when I'm brave I'm brave and when I'm cowardly I get braver in the end. He then becomes touched. And I heard from my brothers how you talked with Mom about everything that's happened. Thanks for sticking up for me, Lena. And thanks for not giving up on me.

Lena: Lena takes his hand. Hey, don't mention it. It was the least I could do, you, Webby, Violet and everyone have always stuck your neck up for me despite my being a shadow problem. Besides, that Timephoon thing may have been your bad but what your Mom said was wrong. Just as you guys saw me as part of your family, you'll always be part of it no matter what mistakes you made.

Louie: Say, you aren't still mad at her, are you?

Lena: Nah. After seeing the way she apologised to you it's hard to stay mad at a woman like that. She then worries. Say, Louie. Do you know who it was that tried to control you?

Louie: Louie worries too. No…not really. I can't remember what he looked like in my mind. One thing I do know…I hope we never have to meet him in person.

Lena: Lena takes both his hands. If this guy doe show in person…we'll face him together…

Louie smiles gratefully at his girlfriend's compassionate look and holds her wrists.

Louie: Lena…thanks…for everything…

Lena: Louie…I'm glad you're back…my Green Lion.

Louie: Me too…my Lovely Shadow.

The mischievous couple embrace in a hug and share a warm, loving and passionate kiss for half a minute. After separate they smile at each other, blushing before Louie slowly takes his leave.

Della: Hey, Lena.

Lena: Lena's surprised to see Della walking towards her. Oh! Hey, Della.

Della: She sits next to her. Louie's feeling better I see?

Lena: You saw all that, huh? Lena blushes.

Della: Yeah, but don't worry. I won't comment today.

Lena: Thanks. And yeah, Louie's doing much better. He's a still a little hurt but he's able to walk now.

Della: That's good. I'm glad…I feel so bad for what I did…I…

Lena: Ah! Lena cuts her off. Spare me the sob words! She smiles. We saw you apologize to Louie. It's hard to stay mad at you after seeing something like that…so I forgive you, we all do.

Della: Della's touched. Thank you, Lena. You know, I probably should've noticed through the Goth look but…you're pretty cool.

Lena: Yeah, I get that a lot.

Della: You really care about Louie, don't you Lena?

Lena: Lena warmly and fondly smiles, thinking about her boyfriend. Of course I do. Louie was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Don't get me wrong, I love Webby, Huey, and Dewey too, but when Louie and I started to bond and get to know each other more, I felt a big connection between him. Louie reminded me of me. We both love riches, conning people, but still good at heart. She frowns a little. After I died, I couldn't stand seeing how he was as devastated as Webby and everyone else. Her frown turns into a smile again. But when I came back, he was actually as excited as Webby that I was back. He really missed me. He didn't care about the fact that I was magic or was created by Magica herself. He loved me for me and treated me as part of the family like everyone else.

Violet: That's right.

Violet appears out of nowhere sitting next to Della on the other side in her pyjamas, startling them both.

Della & Lena: AH!

Violet: Apologies. Didn't mean to startle, I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. But anyways, when I first met Llewellyn he didn't really trust me, especially after he found out I had Magica's amulet and he almost chocked me to death. Her eyes widen, haunted by the near death experience but quickly shakes it off. But after I told him we could bring Lena back and it worked he warmed up to me. Despite his conning and lazy demeanour, he's a good person at heart..

Della: Della smiles warmly. That's so sweet.

Lena: Lena becomes a little nervous and holds her wrist a little. Um... Della... can I ask you something?

Della: Sure.

Lena: Do you... approve of me and Louie dating?

Della: Della is surprised by such a question. What!? Why would you ask that?

Lena: Well, I was just afraid that you wouldn't approve since I was created by Magica, your uncle's worst enemy.

Della: Aww, Lena, don't worry about that. I do approve of you dating Louie.

Lena: Really? Are you sure? I mean...I am Magica's shadow after all.

Della: Della dismisses that. Ah, who cares! You being a shadow doesn't matter to me, what really matters is who you truly are on the inside. I've seen how much Louie loves you and you love him. It was clear from the way her charged Magica like a maniac and how you traded your life to save him, Webby, Dewey and Huey. Inside You're a great kid. Both you and Violet. Like Webby, April, May, and June, you girls are like the nieces I never had.

Violet: Violet is surprised and touched. You really mean that?

Della: Of course I do, more than you know. Della looks to Lena guiltily and apologetically. And Lena. I'm so sorry that me stealing the Spear set the chain of events that started the Shadow War. It was all my fault You ended up dying, leaving Louie and Webby emotionally traumatised.

Lena: It's ok Della. I know you didn't know it would lead to what Magica wanted. Even if you hadn't left Magica would've still possessed me and used me to take the dime, anyway.

Della: Thank you Lena. And you know, you're pretty okay. Like my brother, you prove that those who have magic can be good people. You always were one, even if you didn't realize it. And I really admire how you play by your own rules, especially against Magica. It reminds of my little Rebel.

Lena: Thanks. And you know, you're okay yourself. From all the stories I've heard about you and your brother. You're rebellious nature from all the adventures I've heard about you was something I really enjoyed and admired.

Della: Really? Thanks. Most people hate the rebellious part. She then aims a smile at Violet. And Violet, you're pretty cool too.

Violet: You really think so?

Della: I sure do. You want to see more beyond textbooks, real magical stuff. That's the spirit of someone wanting to explore the unknown. I can relate as me and Donald did it all the time on our adventures.

Violet: Fascinating. And you know, I always found your eagerness to explore the unknown quite amazing as well. Being a sceptic-turned-believer, I'm eager to find out more about the supernatural.

Della: Della puts her hands on Lena and Violet's shoulders. I'd be happy to help show you what other amazing things the unknown has to offer.

Violet: I'd really appreciate that.

Della: And Lena...thank you for loving and caring for Louie. If it hadn't been for you...I would've lost one of my sons forever.

Both Lena and Violet smile at Della as she wraps her arms around them both.

Lena: No problem, it was the least I could do for him. I couldn't have done it on my own. Saving Louie was a team effort and you helped too. Despite everything that's happened, you're a pretty cool lady Della.

Violet: I concur.

Della: Thank you girls. But please, both of you call me Aunt Della.

Lena and Violet touched to the brink of tears surprise Della by jumping onto her for a hug.

Lena: I'm Lena!

Violet: And I'm Violet!

Della smiles warmly and wraps her arms around them both, embracing her new nieces in a hug.


Della is now in the houseboat stood in front of the portraits of Donald and her sons. She fondly looks at every single photo, cherishing her brother being the parent she failed to be. She saddens a little when she sees the four-in-one photo of her and Donald as toddlers, pre-teens, college year teens and adults as well as the particular photo of her and Donald smiling and posing together as 11 year old kids. She places a hand over it solemnly, almost in tear.

Della: Oh, Donald. I wish you were here. We need you. I need you…more than ever now. I'm so sorry for all the pain and suffering I've put you through…Donnie…

Daisy: Della.

Della: Della is surprised to see Daisy walking down the stairs. Daisy? Hi. What're you doing here?

Daisy: I was looking for you. She stands in front with an apologetic look. Um…listen, Della, I'm really for slapping and shouting at you the way I did. I hope you understand that I was just-

Della: It's okay, Daisy. Della just smiles at her sister figure. I deserved every bit of that. Besides, I should be thanking you and everyone for doing all that. I guess I really needed some sense slapped into me in order to realize what I did wrong with my sons. So thank you, Daisy.

Daisy: Daisy sweetly smiles. Well, I did promise we'd help you go down the right path on the road of parenting, didn't I?

Della: Yeah, and you kept that promise.

Daisy: Let me guess what you're doing down here. Thinking about your brother?

Della: Della sighs before they both look at the portraits together. Yeah. I just… really miss Donald after all these years. He really did a wonderful job with the boys.

Daisy: He sure did.

Della: When I was on the moon I kept dreaming and fantasizing in my mind of what the boys would be like, how easy being their Mom would be and the adventures we'd all go on. Her smiles turns into a frown and she softly face palms But…I wasn't prepared for any of this. I've spent so much time fantasizing in the moon that I didn't let myself be prepares for what reality had in store for me, the damage my actions would leave behind, the sort of trouble the kids would get into or may accidentally cause, the responsibilities I'd have to take up. I didn't let myself be prepared for none of that.

Daisy: That can't really be held against you Della. When you're stuck in space all by yourself fantasizing and positive thinking are the best tools to keep you going. It's only natural that you kept thinking like that. Besides, you've only been back for a short time.

Della: Either way, I wasn't prepared for my new life or responsibilities. I thought being a Mom would be a piece of cake but…I was wrong. I'll admit now… raising kids is hard… I don't know how Donald did it.

Daisy: Daisy holds her shoulder. No one ever said that raising kids would be easy Della. I went through the same thing with the girls and Goofy with Max.

Della: I don't know how Donald managed to be a single parent. How'd he do it Daisy? They stare at the main portrait of Donald and the boys.

Daisy: Well…he strived to make sure your sons had a good upbringing. He was determined. And he did have some help from our friends every now and then. But it was mostly Donald. He did his very best to raise the boys, he would protect them from any danger no matter how big or small it was. He found whatever small job he could to raise enough money so he could give the boys everything they needed. He did what he felt was best for them. He especially showed that in the Shadow War, when he fought Magica. It was Donald that led us that day.

Della: Donald led the entire family against that witch?

Daisy: Daisy smiles proudly as she thinks about her boyfriend. Yeah. He's a true hero, Della. You'd be proud of him if Lena showed how he fought to save us all. Magica kept tormenting and injuring him and plaguing his guilt but he still fought on. Even when he was outmatched and overpowered…even when it seemed like there was no hope Donald kept getting back up and instead of getting weaker he just kept getting more powerful. He used that power to protect us…to protect your boys…he even almost sacrificed his own life force for everyone to defeat Magica… He didn't your sons that he was a mage until then.

Della: He kept being a mage secret from them too?

Daisy: Yeah, he didn't want them in any danger and he was afraid they'd see him as a freak…but the boys made it clear how much they love him. We're all still here because of him.

Della: Wow…Della smiles proudly for her brother. My brother truly is amazing…it makes me really proud…and after today I think I understand now that Donald wasn't just some parent figure to Huey, Dewey and Louie. He's there father.

Daisy: That's right. He treated the boys as his own sons and they loved as though he was their father.

Della: You got that right… I really want to make up with him. Della saddens again. After all the things I did to him, saying those hurtful words before I left, not listening to him… and now she's near tears. I mean, over the years I kept breaking his heart over and over… Me… his twin, his sister… his best friend…

Daisy: Everyone fights Della. Me and Donald fought too… though…She saddens in guilt. it was mostly me…

Della: Della is surprised and they stand face to face. Really?!

Daisy: In our 20's at the Quackmore Institute, I wasn't the best girlfriend for him. I was a spoiled brat who expected so much from him in a selfish way. I broke up with him three times without letting him explain himself. First on his and your first birthday without each other, then I left a horrible note at a fancy restaurant and accused him of brainwashing my nieces who time-travelled to the past by accident. I even try to get back at him by dating someone else.

Della: Oh yeah…I remember that. After our first visit to Ithaquack Donald told me all about his, Panchito and Jose's adventures, how they became the Three Caballeros and met Xandra, the Goddess of Adventure and fought some sorcerer stuck in a stick and an idiot president. He also told me about the dilemma you two were having.

Daisy: Yeah, that's pretty much all accurate. But eventually the two of us made amends and the Shadow War was a real eye opener as to how horrible I was back in those days…which was why I apologised and made things right with Donald.

Della: You certainly have changed Daisy. You're completely different from how I knew you from our college years. Everyone here is capable of changing for the better…except for me. I'm still the same airheaded kid who speaks before thinking. I mean…I really hurt poor Louie. I never got to know him at all and I treated him like a bad kid. I basically broke him. I should've gotten to know him more, but all I did was scar him with my words, shattered his confidence and broke his heart… what kind of mother does that?!

Daisy: But, now you know what you did was wrong and you've made things right with him. I mean it took me years just to apologize to Donald.

Della: Yeah. But still, for years I kept thinking everything was fine down here when I was on the moon, but in reality, I basically destroyed our family…I broke my uncle and my brother.

Daisy: Daisy just sweetly and gently takes both her hands. Della… it's ok. It's all in the past now. Everyone is trying their best to move on. And I know we can help you get through this, especially when Donald comes home.

Della: Della continues thinking about him. I really miss him…

Daisy: Don't worry Della. He'll be home in about a week. I miss him too, but I know he'll be back. And when he does the two of you can raise the boys together.

Della: Thanks Daisy.

The two of them share a sisterly hug together.


Della is now walking through the corridor wearing her pyjamas consisting of a yellow t-shirt and purple shorts. She brightens up when she spots Louie walking towards her.

Louie: Hey, Mom.

Della: Hey, sweetie. Glad to see you're on two feet again.

Louie: Yup, still a little banged up but thanks to the spells casted on me and Beakely's medical training I'm able to walk again so it's all good.

Della: That's good to hear. You go get some sleep, I think we could all use it, considering how crazy this week's been.

Louie: Absolutely. He gets a little nervous but plucks up his courage. Say, Mom, Huey and Dewey are asleep right?

Della: Yeah. I just finished tucking them in.

Louie: You know, when I was a little younger I never minded Uncle Donald tucking me into bed, though I always wondered what it would've felt like to be tucked in by a Mom…

Della: Della smiles touched and understanding where he's going with this. She bends down. Well then…how about I give you an idea what it's like?

Since the triplet's bedroom is being fixed up the boys are sleeping in one of the guest rooms on the same bed. Della has just tucked in Louie with his brothers and places a blanket over them carefully.

Della: …And there…all tucked in. How does that feel?

Louie: Felt nice to be tucked in by my Mom for the first time.

Della: I'm glad I could make you feel that way, sweetie.

Louie: Say, Mom. Mind if I get something off my chest?

Della: Of course not, Louie. What is it?

Louie: Do you think we'll ever get used to this, this having a Mom and being a Mom thing?

Della: I'm not really sure Louie… this crazy week has made all that difficult and…well things got really messed up. She puts on her smile. But I meant what I said after the Gilded Man. I'll figure this Mom thing as we go along…in time. Maybe not right now…but soon, as long as I take it slowly. We'll do it together.

Louie: Louie smiles back. Yeah, I guess you're right. You know during the 10 years Uncle Donald raised we never really went on any adventures considering how overprotective he is. I mean, I love adventure but not to the extent Huey and Dewey do. When we started living here high possibilities of dying and trauma in a pyramid or facing a shadow witch weren't really what I had in mind for an adventure.

Della: What did you have in mind?

Louie: Well…maybe a hike up the Grand Canyon, a cool fishing trip, exploring someplace abandoned, you get the idea from me. This was all kinda…overwhelming…the kind of things Dewey and Huey love most.

Della: Tell you, what? Whenever we get time together, just you and me, I'll let you decide where we should go for an adventure. I'll let you take the lead.

Louie: You sure you wanna follow my lead. It involves less adventuring.

Della: That's perfectly fine with me. You're my kid after all. I'll follow you every step of the way, Louie. And whoever it was that controlled you and attacked you in your mind I'll make sure he never hurts you again.

Louie: Wish I could tell you who it was but…I don't remember the face anymore.

Della: That's okay. He should consider himself lucky you don't remember or I'd knock his teeth out for what he did? Either way, if he shows his face again I won't let him get near any of you. I promise.

Louie: Thanks Mom. You know, with everything that's happened...I realize that this is where I belong...and I'm glad you're here now.

Della: I'm glad to be here and I'm happy you're part of this family.

Louie smiles as Della rubs his face before jumping into her for another hug.

Louie: Love you Mom.

Della: Della smiles and hugs back. I love you too, sweetie.

After that Louie is tucked back in with a look of peace as he slowly drifts to sleep.

Louie: For the first time in a week, I think I can actually sleep. Goodnight, Mom.

Della: Goodnight, Louie.

Louie falls asleep with his brothers and Della fawns over the peaceful look in the triplets' faces as they sleep.

Della: Aww…they're so adorable when they sleep. Never took the time to notice that before.

Della kisses Huey, Dewey and Louie one by one before beginning to take her leave until a thought just came to her and she heads.


Seconds later she's now lying on the bed with her sons, her arms wrapped around them as they snore and she prepares to sing her song.


Della's Moon Lullaby

Della: Look to the stars my darling baby boys,
Life is strange and vast,
filled with wonders and joys,

Face each sun with eyes clear and true,
Unafraid of the unknown because I'll face it all with YOUUU.


A few tears leave her face after singing that song for the first time to her boys in the flesh. She wipes them off and smiles to see her sons smile in their sleep.

Della: Feels good to finally let that out. Goodnight my little sunshine.

And with that, Della falls asleep with her sons, at peace.


However, that peace won't last long as Lunaris continues plotting in his house and making adjustments to the Infinity Gauntlet.

Lunaris: The Earther's may have evaded my first strike…but no matter. I still have the advantage.

He hears noises behind him and looks behind to see Maleficent and Pete appear via a burst of green flames and blue smoke, both have wicked grins.

Maleficent: Greetings Lunaris.

Lunaris: Aah, Maleficent. I'm glad you could come.

Pete: Looks like your little scheme to destroy the McDuck family within didn't work out the way you want.

Lunaris: Perhaps, but it's no matter. I still have an advantage over them. Their defence satellites are still all but gone.

Maleficent: Indeed. It will be easy for you and your forces to invade their planet without any disruption from their wretched Cornerstone of Light.

Pete: They won't even know what hit 'em.

Lunaris: Correct.

Maleficent: And I hope you remember our agreement my friend.

Lunaris: Of course. In exchange for lending me your forces of Heartless and the recently acquired Nobodies for my invasion I will gladly let you have utter domination over the Earth. I will rule it under your guidance.

Maleficent: Excellent. We're fortunate that those fools from the organisations dared to try and attack us with their minions. It was easy to change their allegiances.

Pete: Not only that, but McDuck doesn't have his secret weapon on Earth. Without him there they're as good as done.

Lunaris: I'm inclined to agree. Speaking of which, I'd say it's time to motivate my soldiers further by having my prisoner make his appearance.

He laughs evilly, without knowing Penumbra had secretly overhead and watched the whole thing in disdain.


Donald is inside a gold cube shaped room strapped and shackled down after the Moonlanders had captured him. He viciously struggles to get his wrists free but to no avail. The true terror has yet to begun.

Donald: SOMEBODY LET ME OUTTA HERE!


(Ending Credits)

Tony Anslemo Donald Duck

Paget Brewster as Della Duck

David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck

Tress MacNeille as Daisy Duck

Ben Schwartz as Dewey Duck

Danny Pudi as Huey Duck

Bobby Moynihan as Louie Duck

Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack

Kimiko Glenn as Lena Sabrewing

Libe Barer as Violet Sabrewing

Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack

Toks Olangundoye as Bentina Beakely

Jessica DiCicco as April, May, and June Duck

Bret Iwan as Mickey Mouse

Bill Farmer as Goofy Goof

Russi Taylor as Minnie Mouse
(Posthumous role)

Haley Joel Osment as Sora

David Gallagher as Riku

Hayden Panettiere as Kairi

Lance Reddick as Lunaris

Susanne Blakeslee as Maleficent

Jim Cummings as Pete

Catherine Tate as Magica De Spell
(Archive audio)


And so ends my Della and Louie arc. The both of them have made touching amends and have restored their bond. I hope the reconciliation scene was worth the wait for all of you. Lunaris' first strike has failed but he's barely just begun, especially now we know Maleficent and Pete have allied with him. What plans does he have for Donald who's stranded on the Moon and what choice will Penumbra make.

Coming up next, due to receiving no word or postcards from Donald and one they sent returning to them Dewey and Webby make a big mystery out of it and Della joins in. They stumble across the secret to Donald's anger. Meanwhile, Lunaris uses Donald to spread his propaganda. With Penumbra's help Donald escapes and finds out Lunaris' terrifying plans for Earth and the Infnity Stones and is eventually faced with Lunaris himself. Can he defeat the ruthless Moonlander without his Mighty Save the Queen Staff? Can his powers match that of THREE Infinity Stones

Find out on Ducktales Season 2 Episode 34: Whatever Happened to Donald Duck!?


Special Thanks to J. Tom for help with everyone being angry at Della, Scrooge and Beakely, Della and Louie making amends, Della apology to Scrooge and houseboat scene with Daisy dialogue.


References

(4) Digimon Data Squad - Episode 42

(5) Kit419 - "Demons (AU)" Fanfic

(6) ToshiChan - "Tell your mother you love her dearly" Fanfic

(7) Armour based from J. Tom - Kingdom Hearts Endgame Chapter 12


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