Back to the Nest

A Disney Duck Fanfic (Not really DuckTales or Quack Pack)

Written By

Stef With a F

Disclaimers: Disney owns Donald Duck and Crew. Donald's sister is Dumbella…She will also be known as Bella Widgeon. Gregory Widgeon, Melanie Widgeon, and Cindy Ganderquack are mine. Please forgive me if I "Destroyed" any of the characters…if you want to "nicely" tell me what I did wrong, go for it…I would love the help, but please don't flame me.

Note: Sorry for the delay. As requested in one of my reviews, Huey wears red, Dewey blue, and Louie is green. In some cartoons, the colors were varied a little, but for this story, think Red, Blue, and Green.

Chapter 6

Scene 1: Louie's Bedroom

(Mickey Mouse video played in the background)

"So, how are old are you Melanie?" Louie asked.

Melanie, who was memorized by the TV screen, merely flashed six fingers in the air.

"Six, huh?" he said.

Melanie nodded.

"Where's your father?" Louie asked.

Melanie shrugged her shoulders.

"I so love Mickey!" Melanie shouted.

"So," started Daisy, "Where are you staying?"

Bella lowered her head. "Well…" Bella said with hesitation. "I spent my last dime on breakfast this morning. My dear friend Cindy helped Melanie and I out for Lunch, but she really has to head back home. Donald, I was wondering…"

"Why you …" Daisy cried.

"Quiet! Quiet!" Donald shouted.

"I think…I'm going see what Melanie and Louie are doing…" Dewey attempts to interrupt. Another argument was brooding -- Another? When did the other end? -- And Dewey knew he needed to get away fast.

"Let me guess, you need a place to stay. I mean, that is the real reason, why you are back." Donald laughed.

Dewey leaves the room, yet stays within earshot.

"And I was starting to believe that maybe you finally cared about the boys."

"I do care about the boys, I always did!" Bella shouted.

Donald steamed up. His face turned a beaded red, and he left the room without saying another word.

Daisy gave Bella a nasty look, and then followed her husband.

Bella cried silently into a couch throw pillow.

* Flash Back *

"Girl, you have to stop and think what is really important in your life," said a female duck. "Go home Bella. Find your roots."

"I know, Cindy, I am scared."

"Don't be. You made mistakes in your life, true. But the last few years, you did well for yourself, and you can not punish yourself forever. I know it would be easy as pie for me to help you forever, and believe me I would love it, but honey…you know it is not right," Cindy preached.

"True."

"Your boys are nearly men now, don't wait until they are. Melanie deserves a real family."

"I hope my brother agrees."

* End of Flash Back *

"Knock, Knock…" said a voice.

"Hey Dewey, come in," called Louie.

Dewey came in.

"I heard some yelling…." Louie added once Dewey closed the door.

Dewey rolled his eyes. Other than the rolling eyes, Dewey ignored the question. He turned his attention to the TV. "Nice choice Melanie, this is a good movie," he said.

"Are you going to let her stay Donald?" asked Daisy.

"Of course I am!" Donald shouted. "What should I do, let them live on the streets? There was a time I wouldn't care…and maybe I shouldn't now…but it's not fair to the little girl…and even the boys."

Just then, at the back door, the lock started to shift. It was Huey, he was back from where ever he was.

"And even the boys, what?" Huey inquired. "What did I miss…I heard some screaming on the way here, but couldn't make it out?"

Daisy rolled her eyes. "Maybe I should go get some take out?"

Donald's answer was inaudible.

"Okay, I will pick, and don't worry I have some money. Your mother is in living room, honey," she said to Huey. "She will be staying here for a while."

"Thank you Dais," Huey replied.

Daisy nodded, kissed Donald on the forehead, and left the room.

"I'm going upstairs," Donald informed.

"Okay, Uncle Donald," Huey responded. He then went back to the front room.

On the sofa, Bella was still resting on the pillow. She was no longer crying, yet evidence of past tears was obvious.

Huey stood there motionlessly for moment. She seemed so upset, was it wrong to string her along with what would be a fake olive branch? She was gone for ten years, and presently, Huey had not intention to let bygones be bygones. Yes, Huey told himself, You can do this.

"Mom?" Huey called in a fake sincere tone. "Are you alright?"

Bella sat up a little. "Yeah, I'm glad you came back. A lot of things happened the last ten years between the both of us. I know you might not trust me, and why should you? So, this is why…"

Huey opened his mouth, and cut his mother off.

"Hey, we have lots of time for us to discuss this later. From what I hear, you are staying with us for a while," Huey stated.

Bella's eyes brighten a bit. "Come on, let's watch some TV together. Let's catch up."

"Alrighty", agreed Huey.

To Be Continued