Ducktales – Tales of the Duck Twins Part 1
Get ready for the first part of my first Ducktales movie people. We're about to go back to the VERY beginning for the legendary hero Donald Duck and his twin sister Della Duck.
Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck
Russi Taylor as Young Donald (Posthumous role)
Paget Brewster as Della Duck & Young Della
David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck
Micheal Douglas as Quackmore Duck
Karen Gillan as Hortense McDuck
Corey Burton as Ludwig Von Drake
Elizabeth Olsen as Matilda McDuck
Danny Pudi as Huey Duck
Ben Schwartz as Dewey Duck
Bobby Moynihan as Louie Duck
Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack
Toks Olagundoye as Bentina Beakley
David Kaye Duckworth
Paul F. Tompkins as Young Gladstone
Tom Kenny as Young Fethry
Eric Bauza as Grandpappy Beagle & BankJob Beagle
Margo Martindale as Ma Beagle
We go back 85 years ago to the beginning for Donald and Della Duck, the VERY beginning, when they were just one egg. A seagull flies through the clouds and then through Duckburg.
Donald (Narration): Long ago, there was one egg. And in that egg lied 2 ducklings destined for adventure.
We go to the neighbourhood to a normal house with a blue roof. Inside its living room was a middle aged female duck with grey/blondish hair, glasses, wearing a dark purple dress and black feminine shoes. It is Hortense McDuck, Scrooge McDuck's sister and mother of Donald and Della. Hortense sits their humming a tune and rubbing a large egg she's carrying.
Donald (Narration): Yeah, yeah, I know what you're thinking and you're right. The ducklings inside the eggs were indeed me and my sister.
In comes a middle aged male duck wearing a dark brown vest over a cream coloured shirt. Blue armbands are wrapped around in between his shoulder and elbows and he wears an orange tie. His hair is upright and a pointy moustache sticks out from his beak. This duck is none other than Quackmore Duck, Donald and Della's father. He leans over the couch and looks at the eggs with a smile.
Quackmore: How are our babies doing?
Hortense: She looks at her husband with am excited and warm smile. They're going to hatch soon in about a 5 minutes. Just think Quackmore, in a couple of minutes we're gonna be parents.
Quackmore: Yes, we are. Quackmore can picture himself as a good father now until a thought comes to his mind. What if they don't like me?
Hortense: Quackmore.
Quackmore: No, really.
Hortense: There are too ducklings in this egg, odds are one of them are bound to like you.
Quackmore: Butaren't you worried too dear, due to our anger issues?
Hortense: Hortense stops and turns to her husband with worry on her face this time. Well, I suppose when you put it that way there may be some difficulty along the way.
Quackmore: There's also the fact that neither of us know how to raise children.
Hortense: I'm sure we can figure that out as we go along. Quackmore smiles back at his wife.
Quackmore: I suppose you're right. Perhaps I'm thinking too much.
A knock is heard on the door, grabbing their attention. She gives the egg to Quackmore and opens up the door, revealing Scrooge in his younger days and earlier attire much to Hortense's delight.
Hortense: Scroogie! The two of them share a big hug before separating.
Scrooge: Ahh! Hortense! I hope I'm not too late for the birth.
Hortense: No, no. You're just in time. Come in, come in.
Scrooge steps inside and sees Quackmore holding the egg.
Scrooge: Scrooge greets him by taking his hat off for a second. Quackmore.
Quackmore: Quackmore pulls his moustache with a smile. Scrooge. Glad you could make it. For a minute I thought you'd be too busy on another adventure to visit us on this special occasion. Scrooge merely laughs and lightly jabs the egg with his cane.
Scrooge: Are you daft? I wouldn't miss the birth of your wee ones for the world. So, when will they hatch?
Hortense: They should hatch right about…Suddenly; the egg begins to shake much to their shock. Now! Hurry, put them on the table!
That is immediately done and the three grown ducks watch the egg beginning to crack.
Scrooge: Look at this you two. It's the miracle of birth!
The top half of the egg is finally broken off after what seems like an eternity. Quackmore, Hortense and Scrooge edge closer gasping in excitement, out of the egg comes out one duckling. The first is a boy with a tuft of hair standing out at the front. 5 minutes later another one comes out and its a girl. She short hair going down the back of her head. Hortense can't help but coo at their cuteness. She and her husband can't help but cry out tears of joy.
Hortense: Aww! Look at them, they're so adorable.
Quackmore: Yes, indeed they are. Quackmore holds up the male duck in happiness and Hortense holds the female in her arm. Well hello there little one. I'm your daddy. The duckling can't help but pull the moustache as a sign of affection to which he doesn't mind.
Hortense: Hello sweetie. I'm your mother. The baby girl happily tries to reach out to her mother who in response touches her tiny little fingers. You're so beautiful.
Scrooge: Just like her mother. May I hold them both? Quackmore is a little worried but a nod from Hortense eases him a little.
Quackmore: Alright, just try to be careful.
They both hold out the ducklings and now Scrooge is holding both babies in his arms. He can't help but smile warmly as they try to reach out for him.
Scrooge: Bless me yesteryears, look at them! So full of life and happiness, no treasure I've found on adventures can ever compare to this.
Hortense: I completely agree. She notices something's wrong with the boy. Um…Scroogie…I think your holding the lad too tight.
Scrooge: What? He looks to the boy and sees his fidgeting. Oops, my bad. He loosens up and the male duck is squawking angrily, amusing the adults around him. This one seems to have inherited both your anger. Guess I shouldn't be too surprised. So, what shall we name them?
Quackmore: Quackmore takes the boy and holds him up. I've already come up with a name for the boy. His name shall be Donald.
The boy duck now named Donald is squawking happily.
Hortense: I think our newborn son likes it.
Scrooge: What about the girl? Hortense looks at the girl in the eye.
Hortense: I think I'll name her Della.
Scrooge: Donald and Della Duck. Those are wonderful names. I think the future is looking bright for these two youngins.
Two more ducks come inside and gasp in happiness and delight at the sight of the new babies. The male Duck was wearing a lab coat and the female looked like Hortense except her dress is red and her hair is done in a bun pointed upwards. It was none other than Ludwig von Drake and Matilda McDuck, the middle sister of Scrooge and Hortense. Everyone else urges them to come in and meet them both to which they oblige. Baby Donald and Della are held close together. They smile at each other and clasp their hands together.
Donald (Narration): It was from that moment our lives truly began and I've gotta tell you it was fun.
6 years later Donald and Della are in their toddler years and attending school. Both of them and their mother and father are in front of the mirror in male and female versions of black sailor outfits for the school they go to. They are happily holding hands together as their mother puts a hat on Donald and a hairband on Della.
Donald (Narration): Our parents were really good to us. Mom was always very supportive of us and our dreams. Dad was a little overprotective and cautious but overall a dependable man. And just like me he was a powerful mage, so the origins of my magic are really no mystery.
Quackmore was demonstrating his fire abilities and showing them off in front of Donald and Della, putting the twins in complete awe.
Donald (Narration): Della as you know; was reckless but full of life and a love for adventure that no one could rival. Della was swinging around the ceiling fan in their room before acrobatically jumping onto their bunk bed. As for me, I loved adventure just as much and the only thing that could never be rivalled was my temper…also my tendency to run into bad luck. Donald had a bucket over his head and accidentally ran into the drawer. He throws it off and goes hopping mad until Della comes down and offers up his hat, calming him down.
He smiles at his twin and takes his hat before putting it on. The both of them laugh before running off for school. Against the wall is a board with paper stuck to it with their hand prints. Donald's coloured blue and Della's coloured brown.
Donald (Narration): But as different as we were, we were the perfect duo, the perfect team. We did everything together and every day after school we would play, get ice-cream or play pranks on people we hate. We were always there for each other.
Donald and Della grabbed an ice-cream. Donald was having a double scoop vanilla and chocolate ice cream while Della was just having chocolate. Unfortunately, Della's scoop slips off but luckily Donald is there to slip his chocolate scoop at the top onto her cone. She smiles gratefully before they continue eating.
The both of them were now in the park playing tag. Della was in hiding as Donald hunted her down.
Donald: Come out; come out wherever you are sis.
Della: Banzai! He turns to see Della leaping from a bush. Donald gives a shout of surprise when his sister slams into him, pinning him down. Gotcha! Donald laughs as he struggles to get up.
Donald: Hey, that's cheating! We agreed no jumping!
Della: Della grins. But I didn't jump at you, I leaped at you. There's a difference. With that she got off and helped up her brother. Now it's your turn to catch me.
Donald: Okay! He begins running after her sister and the both of them are laughing until Della starts climbing up a large tree with ease. Hey, that's not fair! How am I supposed to catch you? You know I can't climb up trees like you yet!
As if to prove his point, Donald climbs up the trunk of the trees but falls off when he's only 2 feet off the ground while Della is 25 feet.
Della: We're ducks! We're supposed to be able to go high and reach hard to reach places. Della has her hands on her hip. Don't worry my beloved brother! I, Della Duck will make you the best tree climber ever! She proudly motions herself. Well, apart from me that is.
Donald nervously nods and she excitedly nods back.
Della: Great! What would you do without your amazing sister to teach you things? Here's how it's done. She gets ready to jump. First be confident, extremely confident. You look at the branch you want to go to and just leap for it. No hesitation, just go for it. Like so!
Della takes a little step back before leaping off the branch she was on towards the branch of another tree. However, when she makes contact with the branch it snaps and she begins falling and screaming in horror.
Donald: Della! Donald makes a wild dash and leaps up to catch his sister. The both of them hit the ground hard and a small dust cloud erupts. Della is piled on Donald and the both of them are groaning in pain. Ow…
Della: Sorry.
Donald: That's okay. Are you alright Del?
Della: I am, thanks Donnie. They separate and sit up, happily staring at each other.
Donald: Donald proudly dismisses that. No problem. What would you do without your awesome brother to get you out of trouble?
Della: I see what you're doing there. The both of them chuckle a little.
Donald: By the way, Della.
Della: Yeah. Della shouts in surprise when Donald tackles and pins her down. Tag! You're it! The both of them burst into laughter as they enjoy the time they spend playing with each other.
Donald (Narration): And that wasn't all. Every day we would secretly wander the city looking for adventure, you know since our father was overprotective and all.
The next day Donald and Della are exploring the beach and what they found was an entrance to a cave besides the canyon but it's boarded up with wood. They take a peek through the holes.
Della: Neato! They step back in excitement. An abandoned mysterious cave; possibly filled with hidden treasure or even horrifying ghosts. Donald motions to the entrance like a gentleman.
Donald: Ladies first.
Della: Aww. That's sweet. Della walks up to the wooden boards and attempts to pull one off but it's a struggle and she ends up landing on her back. Donald can't help but chuckle a little.
Donald: Good thing you've got your athleticism Del. I've got the other thing. He playfully puts a finger on his chin. What was it called? He immediately reels back his fist. Oh yeah, punching! He punches the wooden boards and breaks through. He looks to see his hand covered in splinters. Cool, splinters. He shakes them off and heads inside. Della steps in next with a flashlight.
Della: Whoa! This is one creepy cave!
Donald: Donald puts his hand on his hips. Hey, don't worry sis; wherever we go, we go together.
Della: Della holds up her fist in determination. Yeah! You're right! We can do anything to together. Nothing can stop Della Duck! Hmm, that sounds like a cool motto. Donald brings out a marker.
Donald: Get out your pen sis. Anyone who comes here needs to know who owns the place.
Della happily brings out a pen too and they write their names on the wall. It reads "Donald & Della Duck". The two of them explore deeper into the cave.
Intro
Donald's staff and Scrooge's dime falls out of the sky. The dime rolls and the staff flies away from Donald and Scrooge who are smirking with confidence. Donald motions Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby and Scrooge to follow his lead and they run after both items while running from all of their enemies.
Life is like a hurricane
Here in Duckburg!
They now run in the city itself, everything zooms out to reveal multiple people to Launchpad who give a salute before quickly taking back control over the plane.
Race cars, lasers, airplanes
It's a duck-blur!
Webby uses a flashlight to help search the dime and staff in the darkness but the kids gets scared away by Demonworth.
Might solve a mystery or rewrite history!
DuckTales! Woo-oo!
Scenes shift to a room where Donald, Scrooge and the kids relish with the treasure they've found but yelp in horror when a lobster monster arrives causing Louie to make a run for it but loses the gold he picked up in the process.
Every day they're out there making
DuckTales! Woo-oo!
Donald is in his houseboat with a determined expression sailing it across a violent storm across the seas with Scrooge right next to him and Launchpad placing the boys in one life jacket. Unfortunately a rope from a pirate ship ensnares Launchpad and swings him around.
Tales of derring-do
Bad and good luck tales! Woo-oo!
Beakely drives Scrooge through a safari where he fails to grab his dime. The kids ride on a rhino with Donald being dragged a long rope and failing to catch his staff.
Scenes shift to a room where Dewey pulls out a sword, opening a cage that releases the Golden Dragon. Beakely and Donald get into a battle stance and the fire on Scrooge's torch goes out.
D-d-d-danger! Lurks behind you!
There's a stranger out to find you
What to do, just grab on to some...
Scrooge is tapped on the shoulder and now the mummy of Toth-Ra is chasing the 6 ducks across the room. Webby fires her grappling hook which grips onto a pole. Everyone holds onto her and they fly up. They surround Toth-Ra, grab onto lose papers sticking from his body and pull. He spins until he's reduced to nothing but bones.
DuckTales! Woo-oo! They run back to the gold room.
Every day they're out there making
The Duck/McDuck family are surrounded by their enemies again. Donald holds out his hand and his staff comes flying back to him. He leaps up and a blast of lightning changes his clothes before casting a thunder spell that shocks the Beagle Boys and clashes with Merlock. Scrooge stops where he is fearlessly before flipping up and diving inside the coins. He comes back and Donald, Scrooge, Dewey, Huey, Louie and Webby continue fearlessly running across the floor of coins with the Sunchaser following.
DuckTales! Woo-oo!
Tales of daring-
Bad and good-
Not ponytails or cottontails, no
DuckTales! WOO-OO!
As he's chases by his enemies, Scrooge swims after his dime until he reaches the top of a formation where Beakely pulls the kids and Donald up. Donald points his staff at their enemies and the rest get into a battle stance while Scrooge finally catches his dime. Just as they were about to crash the Sunchaser crashes into 'DuckTales' signs, knocking their enemies off.
…
A couple minutes later Donald and Della are continuing walking through the cave. Della narrates the adventure while making appropriate hand gestures.
Della: And so, brother and sister fearlessly walk through the abandoned creepy and dark cave. What lies inside? Ghosts, monsters or maybe even pirates? There's a high possibility it could spell death for the both of them.
Donald: You really love narrating, don't ya?
Della: Well of course I do. I love adding drama to a great adventure.
They see something shining up ahead and stop to gasp in awe to see that it's a large diamond stuck to the sand.
Donald & Della: Wow!
Della: That…has got to be the largest diamond I've ever seen!
Donald: This is the coolest thing ever! If anyone at school knew about this they'd be jealous!
Della: Della puts a finger on her chin. Should we really take this thing outside? The last thing we'd want to do is attract the attention of thieves.
Donald: Donald snaps his finger and they look to each other.Maybe we could leave it here. We can use this cave as our own secret treasure place. Della gasps in delight.
Della: That's a great idea! From now on every treasure we find we bring it here!
Donald: Donald pumps his fists in excitement. What should we spend it on?
Della: Nothing! We'll just keep them for the fun of it! They epically raise their fists in the air.
Donald & Della: YEAH!
The both of them have now exited the cave and Della is really giddy.
Della: Oh wow! I seriously can't wait for our next adventure and treasure we find.
Suddenly a small rock slams against the back of Della's head causing her to shout in pain and drop on her face, leaving Donald shocked. Della lifts her head up with a pained expression and the place her rock hit is a little red.
Della: Ow! What the heck!?
They turn to see 3 ducks almost twice their size. The one at the fronts name is Crampelter who was wearing a blue vest with a skull at the front, black trousers and a blue hat. He and his two cronies look down on Donald and Della who glare at them in distaste.
Donald & Della: Aww, phooey.
Crampelter: Well, if it isn't the loser twins. What are you up to? Gonna go on a little adventure in the dumps where trash like you belong. He high-fives his cronies and Donald is getting increasingly angry. The twins grit their teeth.
Donald: You'd know Crampelter, since you live in one! He points in random direction. Get lost!
Crampelter: Listen dorks and listen good! He first points at Della. You're a fantasy adventure loving freak!
Della looks down sheepishly, she hates it when people make fun of her dreams.
Crampelter: He then points at Donald. And you're a temperamental loser with a voice people can barely understand!
Donald tenses and becomes vexed as their bullies smile sadistically.
Crampelter: And the both of you are lucky you have each other because neither of you are gonna make any friends. All your adventure fantasy is nothing but fantasies. And do you know why that's the case? Because you're unable to accept reality, that your little adventure dreams will never come true. That's why you'll always be freaks!
Crampelter and his goons laugh as Donald is close to letting his rage take control but Della lets their words sink in and her expression is mortified.
Donald: Della…Donald can see tears streaming down her face. She looks to him in sadness before running off crying. Donald reaches out to her in vain. Della, wait!
Crampelter makes mocking hand gestures involving crying.
Crampelter: That's it! Run crying home to mama widdle baby!
He and his friends laugh again and his twin sister crying causes Donald to finally snap. Even as a 6 year old Donald's anger is incredibly deadly and he's not be messed with. He vehemently turns to the bully and goes red with rage, much to their surprise. Donald shouts with pure ferocity and charges in swinging his fists like crazy. The sounds of fighting can be heard and from the way Crampelter and his goons are screaming in pain it's pretty obvious Donald is beating them up.
Now it's sunset and Della is sitting in front of the tide sniffing, hugging her knees and looking down with some leftover tears dropping from her face. He's greeted by the voice of a familiar duck behind her.
Donald: Hey sis. Della quickly wipes the tears from her face and turns to Donald.
Della: Hey bro. She gasps when she sees her twin covered in some dirt. Are you okay, what happened? Donald warmly stares at his sister.
Donald: Oh, just the usual rage which came from you getting upset, allowing me to beat up Crampelter and his gang of losers.
Crampelter and his gang are lying on the ground beaten, bruised and incredibly scared of Donald after seeing his rage.
Della: Della is touched to know that her brother would risk getting hurt just to defend her. That's sweet of you Donnie. Thanks.
Donald: Donald dismisses it. Don't mention it. I wasn't about to sit back and let those creeps say those things about you. Are you okay?
Della: Yeah, I'm fine, I just…she struggles a little bit to say it until Donald sits right next to her. I just wonder if Crampelter's right. I mean what if adventure is just a fantasy in my head?
Donald: Donald puts a hand on her shoulder. Hey, don't say that. Don't let what those idiots said get to you. Della looks at her brother with a desperate expression.
Della: But what if I'm never able to go on big adventures, what if we can't become the greatest adventurers in the world? What if my dreams never come true?
Donald: With that kind of talk your dreams won't come true. He wraps his arm around Della. Listen sis, one day we're gonna leave this dumb town and when we do we'll find adventure, treasures and definitely new friends. He motions Della gets up with a hopeful smile on her face.
Della: You really mean it?
Donald: Hey, would I lie to you? You know what I want to do when I become an adventurer?
Della: Della becomes excited to know. What, tell me?
Donald: I want to be the greatest sailor in the world. I wanna sail the seven seas. I want to be able to travel through the open water and feel ocean, take on storms, whirlpools and typhoons! They're gonna be no match for Donald Duck, cause I am the storm! What about you Della?
Della: Della points at herself. Me?
Donald: Yeah. What do you wanna be when you become an adventurer? Della thinks to herself before happily remembering what she likes most when she looks at the sky.
Della: I want to be the greatest pilot in the world. I want to fly through and command the open skies. I wanna feel the wind breeze against my face. Phooey, to hurricanes or storms, because nothing can stop Della Duck!
Donald: Exactly! And we can do anything when we're together! They stand directly in front of each other now.
Della: We can become great adventurers like Scrooge McDuck! He's the greatest adventurer in the world!
Donald: Exactly like Scrooge McDuck! Maybe even better adventurers!
Della: Yeah! We're the Duck Twins! Crampelter or other jerks who've bullied us haven't stopped us before and we won't let them stop us now!
Donald: Yeah! Ducks don't back down!
Della: Hey, that can be our twin motto! Our thing!
They wrap their arms around each other and look to the ocean and skies.
Donald & Della: Ducks don't back down! The two of them erupt into laughter as they enjoy their sibling moment. Della then gratefully stares at her brother.
Della: Thanks Donnie, I really needed that. You're the best brother a sister could ever have, you know that. You always know how to cheer me up.
Donald: Donald rubs the back of his head sheepishly. Aww, come on Della. You know I'd do anything to keep you happy. And tell you what; on any adventures we go I'll always be there to protect you from anything no matter what.
In response to these brave and loving words Della comes up and gives her twin brother a big hug to which he gladly returns and now they're in a sibling embrace under the sunset. It is quite obvious how incredibly close these two are and the great comfort they find in being held in each other's arms rather than their parents. They separate and Donald quickly gets out a pen.
Donald: Wanna go draw on Crampelter before he wakes up.
Della: Della brings up her pen too. There's nothing else I'd rather do.
Scenes shift to their house where they tell their mother and father their dreams at night. Their parents are on the couch listening to their children speaking. Hortense has a supportive smile but Quackmore sternly has his arms crossed.
Donald: So you see, I want to be the greatest sailor ever when I grow up!
Della: And I wanna be the greatest pilot in the world!
Hortense: My, those are such ambitious and wonderful dreams!
Quackmore: I'm not quite sure about this. Donald and Della have pleading expressions.
Donald: But why Dad?
Quackmore: It sounds dangerous. You could both get hurt.
Della: But Daddy! It's our dream! Pleeeeeease! Donnie and I really love adventure!
Donald: Yeah! Mom supports us, don't you Mom. Quackmore is still a little unsure until Hortense speaks up.
Hortense: Of course I do Donald. She looks to her husband. Oh, come now deary. Let them be whatever they want to be. I remember a certain young duck who was just as obsessed with adventure and becoming a mage at such a young age. Quackmore's eyes widen as he feels a light bulb shine in his mind from hearing. Seeing the pleading expressions on his son and daughters face remind him of his childhood desire for adventure and learning how to be a mage. He sighs and then puts on a smile.
Quackmore: Alright then. Your mother and I shall support your dreams. And you can go on adventures if you like.
Donald and Della couldn't believe it. Their overprotective father is gonna let them go on adventures they want, causing them to leap around screaming with joy. Della dances like a little school girl and Donald is on his head spinning like a top. Hortense and Quackmore watch their children in happiness.
Hortense: Bless me bagpipes, look at them, so full of energy.
Quackmore: Yes, indeed they are. To his surprise the duck twins latch onto him for a hug.
Della: Thank you Daddy!
Donald: Yeah, you're the best! Quackmore can't help but hug them back, enjoying their affection and Hortense watches with a sweet smile.
A day later Donald and Della are both reading a book about sailing and piloting.
Donald (Narration): Those were the good days. Those bullies were wrong when they said we wouldn't make any friends. As a matter of fact we made plenty.
On Christmas morning Donald and Della are giving each other their gifts. They open them up and they both become delighted to get new outfits. Donald's gift is a blue version of his current sailor outfit and Della gets a pilot outfit. They hug each other in response to the gifts they've given each other.
Later, the twins try out their new clothes. Donald dresses himself in his new blue sailor outfit with a red ribbon and blue hat and Della is dressed in her brown pilot outfit with a pilot hat, blue scarf and goggles.
Donald introduces Della to kid Mickey and Goofy. Della happily shakes Mickey's hand and though she's a little weirded out by Goofy she happily shakes his hand too.
Donald (Narration): But even if we didn't make friends, that was okay because when push comes to shove we always had each other. The two of us had each other's backs no matter what happened; after all I did promise I'd protect Della. Our whole life itself was one big adventure which we enjoyed to our hearts content.
Donald and Della are on a camping trip with their parents. As their parents ready the fire and food, the duck twins gaze at the stars. Della points at a constellation just as Donald puts a small boat and plane on the lake in front of them. The both of them are then sliding down a hill on large pads of leaves while laughing and having the time of their lives.
The family are in a vacation home in Alaska. Quackmore and Hortense watch and encourage the both of them to ice skate. Donald is frantically moving his feet, hilariously struggling to keep his balance until Della grabs both his hand but then both the front end of one of their skates snag onto each other. They yell out in surprise and when Della attempts to pull her skate off Donald drops to the ice and begins sliding, dragging Della with her. The Duck twins are screaming and eventually Donald slams into the snow and Della is sent flying up, landing right in front of him. The both of them have pained expressions but when they look at each other they can't help but smile and laugh, unsurprised that their first ski experience turned out like this.
Donald (Narration): And the adventures we went on as we went into our pre-teen years were one of the bests! I could never forget about them even if I wanted to!
Donald and Della are nearly 10 years old. Donald is wearing a dark blue t-shirt with an anchor picture on it and he had an emo hairstyle. Della wears the same pilot outfit except her jacket is unbuttoned and she mainly wears a headband now. The Duck Twins were fighting an actual grizzly bear. Donald was keeping it distracted by riding on it and Della slides beneath to lasso its back feet together.
The both of them are now in a forest. Donald is wearing a fedora and Della wears a deerstalker hat as the twins have magnifying glasses and notepads they're using to get clues to solve the Menehune mystery together.
The both of them are having the time of their lives on a mine kart and are screaming with joy. When it smashes into the end Donald and Della are flown off and they land in a pile. When they open their eyes they smile at each other before bursting into laughter.
Donald (Narration): Of course, like any other sibling we would argue over the littlest of the things.
Donald and Della are having an argument in their room about what their next adventure should be and they vent it out by fighting aggressively. The twins are rolling across the floor then down the stair in the living room where their father was reading a newspaper. When they roll in his direction his lifts his feet so they'd roll beneath him, not bothered trying to stop the fight since it happens all the time. Della victoriously pins Donald down and smirks, until Donald twists over enough to pin her down. Once again they're rolling until they go into the kitchen and crashing is heard. The parents look to see that Della is covered in a large pot and Donald is covered in juice. When Della takes the pot off and the twins glare at each other but then give a small smile.
Donald: Wanna call it a draw?
Della: That is fair.
Donald (Narration): But no matter how many times we fought we were always best friends.
Donald and Della are now celebrating their 10th birthday. They blow out the candles and their parents and other family members clap for them.
Donald (Narration): And whatever dangers we faced, we faced it together.
The Duck Twins are fighting the old Original Classic Beagle Boys by a bank consisting of Bank Job, Bugle and Baby Face. They dodge the Bank Job's punch and then Donald crawls up on him, furiously beating him and making him stagger. He pulls on his mouth before banging his head and then bouncing off like a pinball from brother to brother. Della swiftly evades multiple strikes from Baby Face and then jumps on his head, forcing his hat down. She leaps off and gets on her hand to deliver a double back kick, sending him flying. Donald swings underneath the arm of the Bugle who barely had time to attack. Donald headbutts him and sends him flying too. The both of them crash into Bank Job and drop to the ground and Della lassos a rope which she launches to tie them up. She and Donald leap up near a tree by the bank, bring the rope down the branch and the Beagle Boys are strung up like yo-yos. Donald and Della smile at each other and high five.
Donald & Della: Duck Twins!
Donald (Narration): The future was looking bright for us. Then one day…
Donald and Della were in the park racing up the large tree again. Thanks to Della teaching him, Donald is able to climb just as high as her now, though Della is smugly beating him right now.
Donald: Hey, wait up!
Della: Try to keep up!
Donald: I can keep up!
They eventually get 40 feet off the ground and Della reaches the branch first and raises her fists victoriously.
Della: I win again! Nailed it! Donald reaches the branch too and rests his head against it panting in exhaustion.
Donald: I'll…get you…next time…
Della: Della scoffs with her hands on her hip and smug smile. Yeah right. You wish. She bends down to his level. But I gotta say; you've really gotten the better hang of climbing Donald and you're way more athletic than before. You're almost as good as me.
Donald: Donald returns her smile. Well, that's thanks to you sis.
Della: Della gets up and points at him. You bet it is bro! Like I said when we were 6, what would you do without your twin sister to teach you stuff? Della turns her gaze towards another tree with a branch at pretty much the same height. Now watch how your sister jumps to another tree like a boss!
Della takes a little step back and then leaps off with sheer confidence about her chances. She grabs the tree branch but like before it snaps and now Della finds herself falling and screaming down, prompting Donald to literally leap off the branch and into action.
Donald: DELLA!
He grabs his sister and grabs onto a nearby branch before letting go and the both of them land in a pile of bushes. When they emerge from the bushes a lot of leaves are on their hair and they're panting.
Della: Thanks Donald.
Donald: Sure, no problem. But this feels a little familiar. They smile at each other.
Della: Tell me about it. They say history repeats itself but this is a little ridiculous.
Donald: Yeah. But like I said when we were 6, what would you do with your twin brother to protect you?
Della: You always love turning things around, don't you? The Duck Twins burst out into laughter after having such a great time.
Donald: Come on, let's head back before our parents start to worry. They make their way to their house.
Della: You mean before Dad starts worrying.
Donald: Right.
Scenes shift to the Duck family household where Hortense is preparing dinner and Quackmore is preparing a black suit just as Donald and Della burst inside.
Donald: We're home! They're parents are delighted and relieved.
Quackmore: Ah, Donald, Della there you are.
Hortense: Did the two of you enjoy your day? Della firmly wraps her arm around Donald while giving a gentle noogie to which he laughs at.
Della: Epic and exciting as always. The twins stop when they see Quackmore holding the black suit.
Donald: Whoa! Dad's fancy black suit? Who died? Donald and Della chuckle from the joke but this was a literal question by accident.
Quackmore: Your mother's uncle Angus. The twins did not expect that and stare at each other dumbfounded.
Donald: Awkward…
Hortense: After finishing with the cooking Hortense comes in. Do not forget that we're going to the city of Quackmore for his funeral and will-reading.
Quackmore: The man has sailed the seven seas for years, making rich new discoveries and locating treasures lost deep in the sea. His time in this world had come and so he's leaving your mother some of his treasures.
Hortense: Not that it matters, of course. No amount of money or treasure could ever compare to the man my uncle was. Bless me bagpipes, bless his soul.
Quackmore: We're going away for one night.
Della: Does this mean we have the whole place to ourselves? Quackmore firmly has his hands on his hips.
Quackmore: Absolutely not. Last time we left you here on your own you almost burned the house down. Donald and Della groan in disappointment.
Donald & Della: Ohhhhh…Della then glares at Donald who smiles innocently and throws his hands up. When they were left alone last time Donald's bad luck accidentally left the kettle on and that caused the house to burn down. Luckily fire fighters stopped it and the entire family avoided homelessness.
Donald: Come on Dad, you're not still worrying about that.
Della: Yeah, that was like a year ago.
Quackmore: Nevertheless your mother and I have decided you will stay over at another's house until we get back.
Donald: Do we really need to stay over at the house of some stranger we've never met?
Hortense: Hortense shoots a reassuring smile. Oh, we assure you that this man is no stranger. You'll be more surprised than you think. Now eat up, both of you and then get your things packed because we'll be leaving in about an hour. Donald and Della exchange curious glances.
After eating lunch and packing all their things into the car trunk the both of them are sitting at the back seat and their parents get inside the front with Quackmore at the wheel.
Quackmore: We're off.
Della: But where are we gonna go, exactly? Quackmore turns on the SatNav.
SatNav: Destination: McDuck Manor! This brings up the twins excitement levels and they get up to grab the front seats.
Donald: McDuck manor!? As in Scrooge McDuck!?
Della: The Bazillionaire!?
Quackmore is a little uncomfortable but Hortense proudly smiles.
Hortense: The one and only children. The Duck Twins begin celebrating in absolute joy and exhilaration as Quackmore drives. They express by hugging and dancing around.
Donald: I can't believe we're gonna meet SCROOGE MCDUCK!
Della: That guy's AMAZING! They look up in awe.
Donald: I heard he's so epic; he defeated a dragon single-handedly and keeps one of its huge scales as a trophy!
Della: I heard he's so smart, he solved the mystery of the legendary sword horse!
Donald: I heard that he's so rich; he only hunts for treasure TO SWIM IN IT!
The twin's excitement levels have reached their highest and their eyes become doe eyes.
Della: That guy is the greatest adventurer in the world! Maybe he can give us some adventuring tips we can use when we get older.
Donald: Yeah!
Hortense: Hortense watches their children with a warm smile on her face. Aww, look at the wee ones so full of energy and adventuring spirit. Isn't it wonderful Quackmore? Quackmore is happy for the children but is not thrilled with the concept of leaving them with Scrooge.
Quackmore: Yes, as a matter of fact it does warm my heart to see how happy our children are. But are you sure they're ready to meet Scrooge. I know he's your brother but what if he was to take them on life threatening adventures that could possibly get them killed.
Hortense: Come now Quackmore, Scroogie and I went on many dangerous adventures together when we were young.
Quackmore: And from what you told me you almost died.
Hortense: But we still enjoyed the thrill it gave us and it was great bonding experience for both of us. Just give Scrooge a chance. We cannae protect Donald and Della forever, they need to grow up to the people they want to be. Quackmore sighs in acceptance, knowing that what his wife is saying is true.
Quackmore: I suppose you're right. I just can't help but have a bad feeling about all of this. Hortense reassuringly puts her hand on his husband's.
Hortense: Just relax. Everything will be fine.
The twins are still in fanboy and fangirl mode over the honour of meeting Scrooge McDuck.
Della: I so can't wait for this!
Donald: We're gonna spend a night with the most exciting duck in the world!
In the money bin Scrooge (still in his earlier attire) is having a meeting with his board of directors. Bentely is pointing to a chart right now.
Bentely: As you can see McDuck Enterprise business is running smoothly in Quackmore, Disney Town and Hawaii. There has been a large increase in revenue in those specific countries.
Scrooge: Fantastic. Scrooge was happily playing around with some coins. They then look at some papers.
Bradford: But there have been some unnecessary spending in certain departments that we suggest you cut. You spend $2 million on magical defence.
Scrooge: Scrooge is clearly not happy with this suggestion. You want me to make cuts to my magical defence systems? He bangs his fist against the table. Are you daft!? Do you have any idea how many demonic curses I'm being targeted by right now?!
Bradford: What about the unnecessary $1 million you spend on deep sea exploration?
Scrooge: I need that money to explore the unknowns of the sea!
Bradford: The last time you went on an adventure underwater was 3 years ago was it not? And you really only spent $500,000 to get the necessary equipment. Scrooge takes this into consideration and places a finger on his chin.
Scrooge: That is true, I cannae deny that.
Bentely: And it's as you said. You never became rich by wasting your money but by besting your enemies.
Scrooge: Again, that is also true. Fine, you may cut only $100,000 dollars from deep sea exploration.
Bradford: $300,000.
Scrooge: $200,000.
Bradford: $250,000.
Scrooge: Done.
Bradford: We'll be cutting $250,000 from deep sea exploration as agreed tomorrow morning. With that this meeting is adjourned. Scrooge gets up from his seat with his cane.
Scrooge: Pleasure doing business with you gents. He goes to the exit. Now if you excuse me, I have rip roaring adventure to plan for tomorrow.
Scenes shift to Scrooge's limousine which is going through Duckburg. The driver is none other than Duckworth during the days he was alive and not a ghost.
Duckworth: Another hard day at the office Mr McDuck.
Scrooge: Aye. But I'm used to it by now.
Duckworth: I assume you have another exploration planned out for tomorrow.
Scrooge: Of course I do. What else would you expect? I'm Scrooge McDuck. Greatest treasure hunter in the world! The car screeches to a halt and Scrooge almost falls off. Oy! Why have we stopped!?
Duckworth: It would seem that we have visitor's sir.
Scrooge looks out the window to see a car parked in front of his gate. Quackmore is speaking to via the speaker connected to house doorbell.
Quackmore: Beakely, It's been a while. Can you open up; we'd like to see Scrooge.
Speak of the devil, the very man they're looking comes out of the car and yells at them with his can raised up.
Scrooge: Oy! Jettison that jalopy from my driveway this instant you deadbeats! Hortense and Quackmore deadpan from hearing that and Hortense comes out of the car.
Hortense: Now, now. That's no way to greet your sister.
The two of them walk up to each other and exchange stern expressions, not having seen each other for years.
Scrooge: Sister.
Hortense: Brother.
Hearing this causes Donald and Della to become extra thrilled from hearing that their mother is the brother of the richest duck in the world.
Donald: Did she say brother!?
Della: Did he say sister!?
Donald & Della: That means he's our…they exchange excited glances. UNCLE SCROOGE!
The Duck Twins begin yelling and prancing around in joy, high fiving each other and Donald flipping up and rolling across the car before swinging back to his sister.
Hortense: So, you're looking healthy and strong as an ox.
Scrooge: Still married and a parent.
Hortense: Yes, still a millionaire? Scrooge points his cane to the mansion and Hortense nods. Good, good.
Scrooge: So…
One would expect them to yell at each other for a sibling thing but instead the both of them laugh it off and just hug as though they've never been apart. They separate to smile at each.
Scrooge: It's good to see you Hortense.
Hortense: And you Scroogie. It's been such a long time.
Scrooge: Aye! Indeed it has. The last time I saw you was during the birth of the wee ones. So what's it like being a parent?
Hortense: Joyful and it involves working hard as though you were trying to be the richest duck in the world. Scrooge can't help but laugh from the small joke.
Scrooge: I made my 1st million a couple of months ago and right now I'm the richest duck in Duckburg. But my company is expanding worldwide. Soon I will become the Richest Duck in the World.
Hortense: Technically you are the Richest Duck in the World Scroogie. You're just not the richest person in the world.
Scrooge: Scrooge deadpans. Thank you for that clarification Hortense.
Quackmore then comes out exiting the car to greet Scrooge.
Scrooge: Ah, Quackmore.
Quackmore: Scrooge. It's been a while. It's good to see you again.
Scrooge: The feeling is mutual lad. So, what can I do for you on this fine day?
Quackmore: We've come to ask a bit of favour. Scrooge raises his eyebrow curiously.
Scrooge: What kind of favour?
Hortense: Well, I'm sure you remember our Uncle Angus' funeral last week.
Scrooge: Ahh, yes, I do. The poor man, he was one the best uncles and sailors in the world, what about him?
Hortense: Well, Quackmore and I have been called to attend his will-reading testament. We're going to be gone for a couple of nights so we need someone to watch the kids.
Scrooge: Aren't they old enough to take care of themselves? Quackmore folds his arms sternly.
Quackmore: They are, but the last time we left them on their own our house almost got burnt down. Scrooge didn't need to ask anymore since the reason is obviously so clear.
Scrooge: Ohhh. That makes sense. So you need me to look after them and keep them from trouble?
Hortense: That's pretty much it.
Scrooge: Scrooge smiles, happy to take the job. I cannae see why I can't. You can count on me to look after the kids. Quackmore and Hortense exclaim with delight.
Quackmore: Excellent! Quackmore walks to the car to let the kids up.
Hortense: Wonderful! Hortense claps her hands with joy. Thank you so much! Quackmore comes out escorting Donald and Della who have big smiles on their faces. Donald, Della, meet your Uncle Scrooge McDuck!
Scrooge: Scrooge adjusts his spectacles, shocked to see his nephew and niece grown up. Curse me kilts, look at you both. Last time I saw you, you were just wee baby ducklings. He closes his finger and thumb together to emphasize his point.
Quackmore: Now remember, no tricks, no lies, no trouble.
Donald & Della: Yes Dad.
Quackmore: I wasn't talking to you. He glares at Scrooge. Make sure they stay out of trouble. Scrooge crosses his heart to assure him they'll be safe. Hortense bends down to their level.
Hortense: Now kids, remember that we'll only be gone for a night…so there's no reason to miss…us…! Her voice is almost teary and her emotions take over, causing her to grab both her kids in a tight hug, making it difficult for them to breathe. Quackmore joins in the family hug and Donald and Della are able to return it. They all separate and Quackmore looks to them both.
Quackmore: Donald, Della are you sure you'll be alright?
Della: We'll be fine daddy.
Donald: Yeah, we're gonna be hanging out with the greatest adventurer of all time. Quackmore puts on a small smile.
Quackmore: Well, if you truly believe you'll be okay then that's fine. Come Hortense. Quackmore and Hortense make their way back to the car but not before Hortense waves at the three of them.
Hortense: Bye kids. It was nice seeing you Scroogie.
The kids wave back and Scrooge motions goodbye by taking his hat off.
Donald & Della: Bye Mom, bye Dad.
Quackmore and Hortense drive off for Angus' will-reading.
Scenes shift to the front of the manor where Donald, Della, Scrooge and Duckworth are. The kids have their mouths wide open in shock at the enormous mansion they're seeing.
Della: Wow!
Donald: You're really rich!
Scrooge: This is nothing lad. Wait 'till you both see the inside.
They walk up the steps, Duckworth opens up the door and they head inside. The inside of the mansion is what really amazes Donald and Della just as Huey, Dewey and Louie are in the future, putting them in awe as Scrooge leads them through the foyer. They see multiple diamonds, gold, fancy decorations and huge pictures of Scrooge's adventures.
They're now in the dining table where Donald and Della have just about finished a plate of sandwiches given to by Duckworth while Scrooge finishes up a cup of tea. He then looks at his newspaper while Duckworth is giving a refill, paying no attention to the twins staring right at him but Duckworth certainly notices.
Duckworth: Sir, I think someone wants your attention. Just as Duckworth leaves Scrooge looks up from his paper only to yelp in surprise from seeing Donald and Della get right in his face. Donald lays his belly on the table and Della stands on the floor, both looking at him in admiration. Not having much experience with kids Scrooge is a little nervous but gives it a try.
Scrooge: So…do you kids like marbles…or…? Della runs up to him in excitement.
Della: Are you really our uncle!? Donald runs up on the table.
Donald: How old are you!?
Della: Della presents a fork. Ooh! Is this fork real silver, can I have it!?
Donald: How come you never visit us unc!?
Della: Is it because your old and moving is so hard!?
Donald: You owe us like A LOT of birthday presents!
Della: How many adventures have you been on!?
Donald: What kind of monsters did you face!?
Donald & Della: When can we go on an adventure!?
Scrooge stares at them shocked and overwhelmed by the sudden multitudes of questions.
Scrooge: Bless me bagpipes, you kids are full of questions. I'll answer some but ask me one at a time.
Della: Are you really our uncle? Scrooge can't help but proudly grin.
Scrooge: Indeed I am lass. It must be a surprise to know you're related to the Richest Duck in the World.
Donald: You bet it's a surprise! But how come you never visit us unc?
Della: Is it because you're so old and decrepit and moving is so hard. Scrooge glares at them, a little offended by that question.
Scrooge: I'm not that old!? I'm only 75 years old!
Della: That's still old! But if it's not because of that then how come you never visit?
Scrooge: I have a lot of responsibilities like my business in Duckburg and other countries around the entire planet. That and I'm always travelling around the world on globe-trotting and life threatening adventures.
Donald: Exactly how many adventures have you been on?
Scrooge: Eh…lost count at somewhere around maybe 500.
Della: 500!?
Donald: When can we go on an adventure with you!?
Scrooge: Scrooge wipes his spectacles with a tissue. Absolutely not. You two are too young to go on adventures, besides; mine are far too dangerous. Donald and Della groan in disappointment.
Della: But we wanna become great adventurers like you Uncle Scrooge.
Scrooge: Scrooge puts his spectacles back on and looks at them with an impressed expression. That's certainly an ambitious dream you both have. I like your spirits. But being a great adventurer will take time and hardwork. And besides; I don't have any adventures planned out this week. He gets up from his sit and escorts them out the kitchen with Duckworth. Now then, I have some work I need to take care of in my office; Duckworth shall escort you to your rooms where you'll stay until dinner. Donald and Della are looking quite disappointed.
Donald: But…
Scrooge: Duckworth, have you taken their belongings.
Duckworth: Yes, Master McDuck.
Scrooge: Excellent. Then take my niece and nephew to their room.
Duckworth: At once sir.
Donald: But we wanted to look around the mansion.
Scrooge: As they walk up the stairs, Scrooge happily dismisses that with a wave of his hand. Ah, you can do that after you've settled in.
Della: Can we at least have some marbles to play with?
Scrooge brings out a bag full of marbles and drops them in Della's hands.
Scrooge: There are your marbles. Scrooge heads in the direction of his office and Duckworth takes them in the other direction through the hallway.
Duckworth: Come with me Master and Miss Duck. Donald and Della smile at each other a little.
Donald: No one's ever called me "master" before.
Della: I like this guy already.
On their way to their room they spot a woman cleaning up a vase. This woman is none other than Bentina Beakely when she was much younger and her hair was white instead of grey.
Della: Hey, who's she? Duckworth stops to introduce the kids to her but in mocking way.
Duckworth: That is Bentina Beakely, Mister McDuck's lowly housemaid. Beakely regards that introduction with disdain and glares at Duckworth.
Beakely: I'm not his housemaid, I'm his house partner. She then looks to the kids and becomes surprised. Oh my, children in the house. May I ask what your names are?
Duckworth: These are none other than Scrooge's nephew and niece.
Donald: Donald.
Della: Della. Nice to meet you ma'am.
Beakely: Beakely bends down and shakes their hand. I'm pleased to meet you. So you two are the niece and nephew Scrooge told me about 10 years ago. Donald and Della raise their eyebrows in confusion since they don't know about their Uncle's visit during their birth.
Donald: Uncle Scrooge told you about us.
Della: That's really weird, this is the first time we've even met him.
Duckworth: Mr McDuck was actually there on the day of your birth. Said it was something he was not going to miss out on. Donald and Della are touched to know that their uncle came to meet them 10 years ago.
Donald & Della: Aww…
Donald: Though the old man doesn't seem to be all for spending time with others.
Duckworth: I assure you he'd spend time with you if he could but unfortunately he's quite held up by his work and adventure.
Beakely: Well, children just be careful not to cause much trouble in my house.
Della: YOUR house?
Donald: But this mansion belongs to Uncle Scrooge doesn't it?
Beakely: It's actually my house. I've agreed through a partnership contract to share it with Scrooge.
Della: A partnership? Do you mean some sort of business partnership? Beakely is a little nervous to answer and Duckworth mockingly eyes her to not reveal her secret agent secret.
Beakely: Uh…well…something like that. And then this mansion was named McDuck Manor to which I don't mind.
Donald: Well we can't make any promises to not cause trouble Mrs.B. You don't mind if I call you Mrs.B for short do you?
Beakely: Beakely shrugs it off. No, not at all.
Della: Trouble always finds us.
Duckworth: Well, if we're done with the introductions I must continue escorting you to your rooms. Beakely watches the three of them continue down the hallway.
Della: It was nice meeting you Mrs.B. Beakely gives them a wave.
Beakely: And you dears.
Duckworth stops in front of door in the corridor.
Duckworth: This will be where you'll both be sleeping for a couple of nights. He opens the door and reveals a large room with dark blue walls, brown wooden borders and two beds on each corners and a window at the front centre. The kids walk in to examine the room. I understand if it's not much but… They both turn to him with a smile.
Della: It's perfect.
Donald: Yeah.
Duckworth: Duckworth nods. I shall bring you downstairs for suppers later, for now just unpack your belongings and settle in. He closes the door and locks it up.
Donald: Did he just lock the door on us.
Della: Judging from the noise I'd say yes.
Sometime later the both of them finish unpacking their clothes and decorating the room a little. Donald puts up a boat poster and underwater poster next to his bed and he brings out his toy boat, putting it on the side of the table in front of the window. Della puts up a plane poster and a picture of the globe next to her bed and she brings out a toy plane which she puts on the other side of the desk. Their sailor and pilot hats were hung up. Now the twins are playing marbles and as usual Della is narrating to add some dramatic flair.
Della: And so it's come down to this, the final showdown between the Della-tful Heroes and the Angry Birds.
Donald: I never agreed to that name.
Della: Tensions are high as the captain of this team prepares to make last move. Will she succeed or will she suffer a humiliating defeat? Donald is always annoyed when Della makes these long narrations.
Donald: I know how you can answer that stupid question. How about launching the marble now!
Della: Ugh…Typical Donald…you have no sense of drama. Fine.
In a circle drawn on the floor was two marbles. A blue and brown one and there were multiple colours of marbles outside the circle. Della is aiming for Donald's blue marble to win the game.
Della: Steady…steady…and launch. He flicks her marble and rolls on the floor, knocking Donald's marble and sending rolling out the circle. Della leaps up and raises her fists in victory. YEAH! Nailed it! She points right at her brother. In your face Angry Bird! She begins dancing around like Dewey in the future. I win! Say it out loud! I win! You lose! She continues dancing around obnoxiously, causing Donald to roll his eyes in annoyance.
Donald: You're so full of yourself Dumbella. You only won this last match. The score is 10-10.
Della: Della stops embarrassed and smiles sheepishly as she sits back down having forgotten that they played 20 matches. Oh. Sorry, I forgot. Guess I just can't seem to vent out my excitement. Her expression turns sad she looks down worrying Donald. To be honest I don't really want to play marbles right now. I want to explore this mansion and see what it has in store but…
Donald looks at his sister with sympathy. Back home they were free to go out looking for adventure in Duckburg but here they're restrained because Scrooge thinks they're too young. Well he isn't about to let an old man stop the Duck Twins from having some fun. He brightens up and gets up looking at his sister with a smile.
Donald: How about we ditch this place and explore this huge mansion already. Della gets up looking worried.
Della: But we aren't allowed to do that Donnie.
Donald: Donald puts on a smug and mischievous grin. When has that ever stopped us before?
Della smiles gratefully at her brother who always knows how to cheer her up before returning his mischievous grin in agreement. They look around the room and spot a vent. The walk up to it and pull it open together.
Donald: Let's go find and touch some expensive stuff.
Della: Yeah.
The both of them crawl through the vents as quietly and quickly as they possibly could, ensuring they avoid catching the attention of Beakely and Duckworth. They eventually find themselves above Scrooge in his office. He's sat down looking at a chart of some sort. The kids whisper to each other.
Donald: Hey, Della look, what's that?
Della: It looks like some sort of treasure chart. Hey, he lied to us! He does have an adventure planned out tomorrow!
Scrooge couldn't help but hear sounds coming from the vents and he looks up. Donald and Della quickly move out of sight. When Scrooge sees nothing inside he's a little suspicious but shrugs it off with an adjustment to his hat.
Scrooge: Must've been a rat.
He gets back to looking at the treasure chart and Donald and Della continue crawling thought the vent before he could look up again.
The twins arrive at an empty part of the house and opens up the hatch and they get out the vent but end up falling on each other with Della on top of Donald.
Della: Oops. Sorry bro.
Donald grumbles a little before they get back up and look around the empty hallway.
Donald: So where to?
Della: Let's check over here.
They walk over to a door and slowly open it up. When the door is fully opened they're immediately awestruck with what they're seeing.
Donald & Della: WOW!
They don't know it but they're in Scrooge's garage which is filled with hundreds of mystical artefacts, valuables and treasures. They take a look around the room.
Donald: Who'd have thought Uncle Scrooge keeps his owns secret museum? Della stops in front of what looks like to be a large dragon scale.
Della: Hey bro, look. Donald stops next to her.
Donald: The rumours were true. Scrooge did take a scale from the dragon.
Della then approaches the picture of Scrooge standing on a defeated sword horse, causing her to pump hr fists in excitement.
Della: Yes! I knew it! The legends of the sword horse was true! She then spots a sword. Ooh! That's a cool sword! She walks over to it and slowly reaches out for it until Donald grabs her wrist.
Donald: What are you doing!? Don't touch that!
Della: What? It's just a sword.
Donald: How do you know that it isn't cursed or anything?
Della: Della gets out her junior woodchuck guidebook. My junior woodchuck guidebook will know? She flips open a couple of pages until she finds the one with the picture of the very sword they're looking at. Here it is. The Deus Excalibur, a legendary sword with a mind of its own and never rests until it's target is slain. No curse. Della puts the book back and smugly looks back at her brother. See, there's nothing to worry about, there's no curse.
Donald: Donald glares at his sister for her recklessness. Yeah, but for all we know this sword could've been cursed and just touching it could've killed us.
Della: Della dismisses the concern with a wave of her hand. Will you stop being so paranoid. Just calm down Angry Bird, you need to stop being so overcautious.
Donald: Well you need to use your head more instead of blindly rushing into danger Dumbella. Now Della is getting angry herself and glares at Donald.
Della: Stop calling me Dumbella! Donald repeatedly chants the name with his hands raised up in the air.
Donald: Dumbella! Dumbella! Dumbella! Now Della is really mad and grits her teeth while pointing.
Della: Ooh! You take back the tone of that chant!
She tackles to the floor and now the both of them are angrily rolling around the garage tugging and punching each other while at the same time knocking down a few boxes and small artefacts. They then accidentally knock down a metal table holding ferry man's flame. It hits the floor and opens up, releasing blue eerie flames. Donald and Della stop arguing and just look at the object in surprise. They separate and move closer towards it.
Donald: Hey, what's this thing?
Della: I don't know, I don't remember seeing this in the guidebook. But whatever it is it's kinda pretty.
Donald: It's kinda creepy if you ask me.
Della: You going chicken on me Donnie?
Donald: No!
More blue flames come out and they form a sort of tornado that's now starting to creep even Della out. The Duck Twins take a step back with a hint of fear and shivering in their eyes.
Donald: You still think this is pretty.
Della: I take it back! This is super creepy.
The tornado makes a ghostly moan before vaporizing and releasing a huge purple three-headed snake with large fangs on all heads. The heads of the snake viciously hiss and Donald and Della hold onto each other screaming in horror.
Scrooge was mumbling to himself as he looks at the chart but his head perks up when he hears the screaming of the kids.
Scrooge: Kids? He cringes when he hears a loud hiss and angrily proceeds to walk out. What in blazes was that!?
Donald and Della were frantically running around the garage. One of the heads were after Donald who rolled over some crates, climbed up a mammoth skeleton and slide down it to avoid getting eaten and in the process some stuff was damaged. Another head was after Della who slide beneath a wooden plank and moved or kicked down a couple of furniture or boxes to delay the head but with little success. Donald's shirt eventually gets snagged and he screams as he's lifted off the ground. He frantically tries to escape from the reptile's grip in vain.
Della: Donald! She finds a couple of artefacts and chunks of wood lying around. Hey ugly! A chunk of wood is tossed and slams against the face of the snake, catching its attention to see Della holding multiple items. Drop my brother you freak!
She tosses more items at the snake and one of them jabs it in the eye, causing to roar in anger. It attempts whack Della with its tail but she hopes up to avoid. Unfortunately the second one slams into her side just as she lands. Della screams in pain and crashes into a crate.
Donald: Oh no!
Della lays on a crate groaning in pain.
Della: Ow…that hurt. She squints her eyes open and gasps to see the snake looming above her. It snags her coat collar and now she's pointlessly struggling to escape.
Donald: You okay sis?
Della: Yeah, I'm fine but things aren't looking good for us Donald!
Donald: How could it possibly get any worse than this!?
In response to that they hear the loud and angry voice of Scrooge coming from the door, causing them to clench their teeth and freeze in horror.
Scrooge: WHAT IN DISMAL DOWNS IS GOING ON IN HERE!?
When they see their uncle by the door they both slump, realizing they've been busted.
Donald: There it is…
Della: Uh oh…
Donald: We're dead.
Even the snake seems surprised to see Scrooge who angrily walks in when he sees Donald and Della.
Scrooge: Why aren't you two in your-!? He stops to register the snake in shock. What the snake scallops did you two just do!? Della struggles to hurriedly explain everything.
Della: W-we can explain!
Donald: After we're saved!
Scrooge immediately makes a dash into battle. The centre head of the snake lunges at him but he uses his acrobatic jumps and slides beneath to avoid it's sharp teeth. He jumps from crate to crate to large skeletons and then leaps off to smash his cane against the head holding Donald. The force of the attack disorientates it enough to let him go and Donald drops to the ground on his face. When Scrooge lands on his feet he flips above to avoid the lunging centre head then tosses his cane like boomerang, slamming it into the third head holding Della and the centre head. She shouts as she falls down but Scrooge catches her in time. As the creature tries to recover the three of them take shelter behind some crates and a giant coin. Scrooge sets down Della and glares at both of them with vehemence.
Scrooge: Who…unleashed…this…beast?! Donald and Della immediately point fingers at each other with their eyes wide open in fear. How did this even happen?
Donald: We may have had a little sibling disagreement and accidentally knocked down a table with a gold box on it.
Della: And it may have opened up, releasing creepy blue flames that turned into a tornado and then into that monster over there. Scrooge brings up his fist in anger and clutches his cane.
Scrooge: Gah! Ferry Mans Flame! An ancient relic that's said to be a portal to the dead! I defeated that three headed reptile and now it's come back for revenge.
Donald & Della: Ohhhhh…
Scrooge: And why aren't you in your rooms!?
Donald: Uh…we just wanted to take a look at your secret museum to find you because we…he innocently hugs him. Love you.
Scrooge: Secret museum. This is the garage. He gets out his keys and presses the button that opens the shutter door much to Donald and Della's shock.
Donald & Della: Say what?!
Donald: You're kidding right!?
Della: This can't be a garage. I mean a garage isn't supposed to be filled with all this awesome stuff. She motions to the whole room as if she was presenting a reward before pointing to gardening equipment. Like the uh…garden hose of destiny…and those really old and disgusting magazines…and…After seeing those peculiar items there's no doubt what room this is and she gets a little sheepish. Oh…never mind, this is a garage.
Scrooge is beyond outraged and throws a fit.
Scrooge: Unbelievable! He points at both of them. I invite the both of you into my home-!
Now Donald and Della become furious considering Scrooge's stubbornness was why they snuck away. Donald angrily points at him.
Donald: You locked us up in a room!
Scrooge: I gave you marbles like you wanted!
Della: We got bored playing like an hour later. All we wanted was to explore this mansion or spend time with you!
Scrooge: Well, guess what? Now you've done both things and look at the mess it's got me into.
Donald: Well maybe if you weren't so stubborn and scared to spend time with us we might not have even snuck away like that old man!
Scrooge: Old man!? Scrooge points at Donald. Don't you take that tone with me laddie! I-!
The snake knocks away the objects covering them and hisses viciously. Donald and Della make a run for it but Scrooge stops them in their places.
Scrooge: Both of you stay here! It's only after me!
Scrooge makes a dash for the shutter exit and the snake slithers after him. Donald and Della run to the shutter and watch in horror before exchanging worried expressions.
Della: Donald, we gotta do something! This was all our fault!
Donald: I know but what're we supposed to do!
Della: Della is in panic as she analyzes their surroundings. Uh…I'm thinking…I'm thinking…
She spots ferry man's flame which closed up after releasing a lot of flames. She runs over and picks it up, giving it a good inspection.
Della: This was the box that snake came out of, maybe we can send it back to the dead where it belongs.
Donald: And how do you suppose we do that against this three headed monstrosity!
They think for a while until Donald spots the Deus Excalibur which was knocked out of its place during the scuffle. Donald walks over to pick it up and give a close inspection, causing Della to give a sly expression.
Della: Thought you said it might be cursed? Donald returns that sly smile.
Donald: When has that ever stopped me before? Della smiles in agreement.
Della: Now all we need is some strong rope.
Donald: Or…a strong hose.
As Donald and Della formulate their plan Scrooge continues running from the snake until he backflips into the air and lands on the centre head. The three headed snake attempts to shake him off but Scrooge hangs on. The other heads lunge at him but the old duck whacks them away with his cane. The snake flips into the air in a full circle and Scrooge falls off but when the snake lands back on the ground Scrooge lands back on his head.
Scrooge: Ha ha! It'll take more than some fancy slithering and jumping to shake off ol'Scrooge McDuck you slimy gargantuan! Before Scrooge could say more the snake slams him into the wall, causing Scrooge to grunt in pain and get badly bruised. It'll take more than a painful crash and bruised spine to hurt ol'Scrooge…you…bad snake, you.
Scrooge shakes his head and climbs through the centre head until he reaches the very end. He whacks it with his cane and then tries to subdue by trying to use his cane to strangle the neck. However, it easily slips out and bites the cane. Scrooge tries to fight it but the snake was stronger and he's thrown off. Scrooge is sent flying and screaming through the air. Just as it seemed he was about to die Donald grabs his hand from the roof and together he and Della pull their uncle up. He looks up to his smiling niece and nephew.
Scrooge: I told you to stay in your room! Donald quickly helps him up.
Donald: No time! Della is it ready? Della brings out the hose.
Della: Garden Hose of Destiny!
Donald: Then on my signal. He gives the gold box to Scrooge. Here! You might wanna get ready to use this!
Scrooge: Scrooge takes it and looks at his nephew in confusion. And what exactly are you gonna be doing!
Donald: What I do best! He brings out the Deus Excalibur. Heroically almost get myself killed! BANZAAAI!
Donald leaps down with the sword in his small hand. He gives out a battle cry and impales it in the snake's centre head, causing it to hiss in pain. Donald removes the sword and lands on the ground. The three heads of the snake lunge at him simultaneously and Donald flips up to avoid the first one and then slides beneath the second one. The third one he swipes away with the Deus Excalibur. Donald slices the snake across the chest, making it roar in pain. Donald lands on the ground with the sword held out with both hands until it glows with a blue fire and shakes uncontrollably. Donald is surprised and then screams when the sword pulls him into the air. The Deus Excalibur is unleashing a barrage of slashes on its own and zigzags around the snake on occasions, making it roar and his in agony from the cuts that keep appearing over its body. When it gets high in the air Donald forces it to turn around by twisting his hand enough.
Donald: Go this way!
The sword drops down and impales itself onto the three headed reptile again, causing it to roar in agony and try to shake Donald off.
Donald: Now Della!
Scrooge can't help but be shocked and amazed as to what he's witnessing while Della is just smiling.
Scrooge: Curse me kilts, the lad is crazy.
Della: Della gets behind Scrooge. So am I. She kicks him in the back and sends him screaming off the roof. BANZAAAI!
She also leaps off the roof and swings the hose as if it were a lasso. She launches it at the snake and the hose-lasso was large enough to wrap all three heads, entangling them together and making them unable to move. She grabs onto the screaming Uncle Scrooge and swings them down and up the snake, tightening the lasso and making it harder for the snake. Donald and Della exchange smirks before looking at Scrooge who smirks back and opens up Ferry Man's Flame.
Scrooge: Time to send you back to the dead you rapacious reptile rejects!
Scrooge slams the box against the head and blue flames engulf the three-headed snake. It turns into a tornado again before disappearing into the box. Donald, Della, Scrooge, the sword, hose and box all drop to the ground. At firsts the three of them try to process what just happened and then seconds later Donald and Della leap up celebrating.
Della: Alright! She laughs with joy.
Donald: Yahoo! Quack-a-rooney! Uncle Scrooge can't help but watch them dance around as he closes Ferry man's flame before the both of them give each other a double high five.
Donald & Della: Duck Twins rule!
Scrooge angrily clears his throat and the kids are wide eyed when they see the elderly duck loom above them with angry eyes and his hands on his hips.
Donald & Della: Uh oh… He suddenly grabs them by their collars.
A few minutes later, the both of them were sheepishly and nervously seated down on rock while Scrooge paces back and forth ranting about their actions.
Scrooge: In the short time I've known the both of you; you wreck my home and garage, unleashed an ancient evil and almost got me killed.
Della: You know when you count all those heads you actually almost got killed three times. Donald hits the back of her head. Ow!
Donald: Shut up dummy!
They gasp when Scrooge edges closer in anger, preparing themselves for a brutal punishment but to their great surprise that never happens and instead Scrooge bursts out laughing hysterically.
Scrooge: That was incredible! He sits next to the dumbfounded twins and points at each of them, starting with Donald. When you, pulled me up and said "no time!"
Donald proudly smiles with his hands on his hip then he turns to Della.
Scrooge: And who'd have fought of using a garden hose as a rope! Brilliant! Della blushes sheepishly from the praise. And then when both of you leapt down and said "Banzai!"
Scrooge gets up and walks, still laughing to his heart's content before pointing back at the kids.
Scrooge: You kids are nothing but trouble! Just like your dear old uncle! That means you have the makings of great adventurers! You might become even better than me one day!
Hearing the greatest adventurer of all time say this causes Donald and Della to gasp with sheer joy.
Della: You really mean it!?
Scrooge looks at them both with compassion and warmth in his eye.
Scrooge: Indeed I do lass. But if you're going to be great adventurers you need to learn how to get in and out of trouble properly. How would you like to come with me on a little "field trip" to the temple of the Amazon Jungle? Donald and Della are now more excited and thrilled than they've ever been in their entire young lives.
Donald: Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
Della: Yes! More than anything! Scrooge puts on an expression of determination.
Scrooge: Then let's go look for the lost treasure of the Amazons!
Donald & Della: Yeah!
Scrooge: Scrooge raises his cane in the air. And no one tell your father Quackmore!
Donald & Della: The twins raise their fist in the air. YEAH!
Donald: I wonder how Mom and Dad are doing anyway.
Quackmore drives him and her wife through the city of Quackmore. While he does this he suddenly shivers, causing his wife to worry.
Hortense: Is something wrong dear?
Quackmore: I just felt a chill go down my very soul.
Hortense: It's about the kids, isn't it?
Quackmore: I can't help but worry.
Hortense: Just relax. Everything will be okay.
As Quackmore worriedly drives, Donald and Della are back in their rooms with their pyjamas on, excitedly listening to Scrooge regale about his adventures while doing epic hand gestures.
Scrooge: And so, there I was face to face with the dragon, staring at it in its bloody and malicious eyes. I delivered a punch that gave it a black eye and made it angry enough to chase me around the mountain.
Della: But you heroically fought back with your cane!
Scrooge: I didn't have my cane at the time, just my sheer cunning, smarts and toughness which I used to endure the onslaught of the lustful lizard and trick it into a causing a rock slide that put an end to it ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Donald and Della applaud Scrooge for the amazing tale he just gave.
Della: Whoa! Awesome!
Donald: Then you took one of his scale and keep it as a trophy to mark the first time you ever defeated a dragon!
Scrooge: Indeed I did lad! That's the kind of reward you get for being tougher than the toughies and smarter than the smarties.
Della: Will we face a dragon in the temple Uncle Scrooge?
Scrooge: Scrooge is secretly hoping they don't for the safety of the kids. Who knows? Adventure is full of many surprises and unpredictable twists and turns. He gets up from his cheer. Well, it's getting late. Get some sleep you two; the both of you will need it for your big day. He proceeds to leave the room.
Donald & Della: Goodnight Uncle Scrooge.
Scrooge: Night kids. He takes one last look at the kids before closing the door. Donald and Della happily stare at each.
Della: Isn't this great Donald! We're gonna go on our first big adventure with Scrooge McDuck!
Donald: I know! It's totally awesome! This is gonna be absolutely epic! I so can't wait!
Della: Me neither! But do you think we're ready to face what's waiting for us?
Donald: Hey. Whatever that's waiting for us we'll face it together like we always do, right?
Della: Yeah, you're right. Let's face the unknown together. They lay on their beds and pull up their blankets. Well, goodnight Donald.
Donald: Goodnight Della.
The Duck Twins fall asleep, ready for the big adventure that is in store for them at the Amazon Temple.
To be continued...
I hope you liked part 1. There are six more parts on the way. Next, Donald and Della go on their first adventure with Scrooge McDuck but on the way they are forced to learn that reckless and careless actions will always have deadly consequences, especially for the ones they love.
(A/N: Please Review. What did you think of Donald and Della's bond? The Gravity Fall Style I added to their story? What do you think of the introduction to Quackmore and Hortense McDuck?)