After Quiverwing's wound is healed by one of Morgana's lower-level healing spells, the victorious heroes all calmly sit down to briefly watch the news as to see what has gone on in the past two hours. After all, between stopping an en masse invasion by four of the most powerful space villains in the universe and kicking tail on the Fearsome Five, they know better than most what can happen in two hours. "And an attempted children's benefit robbery was foiled by unknown parties less than two hours ago. Thus far. this video tape evidence of the robbery is the only clue as to what happened." the news reporter, Roger Lockjaw (the twenty-year-old son of now retired Saint Canard television reporter Tom Lockjaw), narrates before the Justice Ducks see the video taped footage of Steelbeak and his children being foiled.
First they see Cleo Irones getting imprisoned by the levitated table that got turned into a super-strong cage. "Alysa" Darkwing, Morgana, Quiverwing and Brain King all quietly say in unison.
Second, they see Rex Irones getting slipped up by the ice patch and subdued by a lightning bolt. "Elizabeth" Darkwing, Morgana, Quiverwing and Brain King all quietly reply at the same time.
Finally, the Justice Ducks all see Steelbeak being lifted up and spun around with one hand by a figure dressed entirely in black and barely a third Steelbeak's size. "Montgomery." Darkwing, Morgana, Quiverwing and Brain King all state in a knowing tone.
"Though Steelbeak and his two young accomplices did get away, they didn't get any money out of this caper." Roger Lockjaw states matter of factly on the television.".
"Well, look at it this way, Dark; at least we know this means they've picked up YOUR sense of justice as well as the magic that's in their blood from MY side of the family." Morgana states simply.
"True; too true. Morg. However the fact remains that they could have been hurt. super-heroics are simply no job for eight-year-olds, even if said eight-year-olds DO have great powers." Darkwing says in a voice filled more with concern than anger before sighing and commenting "What's more, we're soon going to have a fourth child to worry about.".
"You worry too much, honeywumpus. We'll manage. After all, look at all the obstacles our relationship survived before we were finally married." Morgana says with a loving look in her eyes as Darkwing, Quiverwing and Brain King switch back into their respective civilian identities of Drake Mallard, Gosalyn Mallard and Dewey Duck. When Morgana sees that all three have gotten back into their civilian attire, she zaps herself, Drake, Gosalyn and Dewey with a teleportation spell that takes them a good ten miles from Justice Ducks headquarters where Drake hails a cab and silently gestures Gosalyn and Dewey to be extra gentle in helping Morgana in and out of the cab.
"Well, Princess, soon-to-be Empress, I know you're going to have the enormous responsibility of being the ruler of literally 30, 000 worlds, but, if you can still find the time for me..." Gizmoduck-Mark-One says looking lovingly at Princess (soon to be Empress) Felinoa.
"No need to worry on THAT front, Gizmoduck; I would ALSO like to keep on seeing you indefinitely." Felinoa replies with a smile before asking "In fact, how would you like to be my date for after my coronation?".
"Indeed, I would enjoy that honor, Felinoa.", Giz-One says with a courtly bow before adding "But you'd better stick to Fenton afterwards because GIZmoduck-Mark-One is going back into retirement after your post-coronation party even though, I must confess, it felt good to be back in the armor for the first time in two years. However, the fact remains..."
"Don't give me that "'I'm too old to be making a career of this again'" stuff, Fenton. After all, Darkwing is five years older than you are and he still gets into that mask and cape once in a while. Considering your notorious rivalry with Darkwing, I don't think you want him beating you out at something when he doesn't have one-fourth of your equipment." Felinoa scolds mockingly.
"Well, it's something to consider, but I'm not making any guarantees " Giz-One says matter-of-factly.
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Epilogue Two: Saint Canard General Hospital; The following morning.
The doctor carefully examines Morgana and after a few minutes simply says "Don't worry, Mrs. Mallard, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong. Your next child is STILL developing quite healthily and you and Mister Mallard can expect him or her around the 21st of September.".
Drake thinks to himself, "September 21st? That's just two weeks after my 61st birthday." before saying "Well, honeywumpus, I'm glad to hear the doctor say that there's nothing wrong with you or the baby, but this means we've got something ELSE to worry about.".
"Yes," Morgana sighs before adding "Now we're going to have to tell Liz, Monty and Alysa that they are going to have a new brother or sister in eight-and-a-half months. Of course we do have until they get home from school before we have to break the news to them.".
"Indeed we do, Morg." Drake says as he helps his wife to the care.
The End
