Double Triangle Trouble

A Disney Duck Fanfic:

Instead of being purely based on one entity, this story takes background from Classic Donald Duck cartoons, Ducktales, and Darkwing Duck


Note: Hya! Thanks again to all our loyal readers. Oops...I noticed that I sometimes referred to Sugar Loaf Mountain as merely Sugar Mountain-- my apologizes. Once again, Disney owns all characters except Lisa, Ronnie, Melanie, and Gregory. Kyle Duck is the name I used for the boys father back in "Extended Wings". Initial re-search listed him as not having a first name, but after some other searches I found that he is sometimes listed as Daniel Duck, which seems to feel the aliteration guidelines, though I'm not sure it's official. But anyway, oh well. This story has creative differences. :)


Chapter 30

Written By: Stef With an F


"Satisfied Uncle Donald?" Huey asked.

"Well, I guess," Donald answered. "I mean Gyro did vouch for you and I don't see any reason for you to lie."

"Right, I mean if we were just hanging out with the Mallards, wouldn't we just tell you?" Huey asked.

"Exactly," Dewey and Louie agreed.

Melanie looked at her brother Louie for a moment, studying him. Though, only after a few minutes she lost interest and grabbed the remaining breakfast muffin from the room service breakfast.

Bella looked her daughter for a second. Did she know something she did not?

Bella shook her head. Melanie was just curious or something.

"What's wrong Bella?" Donald asked.

"Oh nothing. Just daydreaming," Bella replied. "Hey Daisy, any big plans for the day?"

Daisy nodded, "I got myself one those tour maps they sell downstairs. Probably will take a couple days to go through all the sights of interest on the walking tour. But it will be fun."

"Yes, lots of fun," Donald mumbled.

"What did you say Donald?" Daisy asked.

Donald sat up. "I said it will be lots of fun toots."

"Okay," Daisy responded.


A few minutes later Launchpad arrived. He chatted with the boys a little, though he gained most of the information of the battle from Gosalyn. They talked about old times and their non-battle related vacation plans. After the amount of small talk was over, Launchpad, Bella, and Melanie left for their route to Sugar Loaf Mountain.

After a couple hours of hiking, the trio made their way to a look-about.

"Isn't this beautiful?" Bella asked.

Launchpad nodded. "Just like you."

Bella blushed. "Melanie, what do you think?"

Melanie looked around. "Yeah, it's pretty Mommy."

"Yeah," Bella whispered.

She reached out for Launchpad's hand and held it, with her other hand she took out her camera. She released the first hand.

"What's wrong?" Launchpad asked.

Bella shook her head and kissed her boyfriend on the cheek.

"I just want to take a picture."

"Allow me," Launchpad offered. "So you'll have a picture of you and Melanie."

Bella nodded. "Thanks. But then I want one with you and Melanie."

Bella smiled widely. She was just so happy. She used to be so nervous about love, hurt so many times. It was nice to feel cherish again.

So Launchpad took his picture, and then Bella took hers.

"You need to take one of you together!" Melanie informed. "Give me the camera."

Bella nodded and handed the camera to her daughter, "Please careful."

So the child began to take the picture when a voice behind her startled her.

"Allow me," the male voice said.

Melanie looked up at the man in astonishment, Bella in uneasy surprise. Launchpad glanced at the man with a nervous smile plastered on his face.

"Oh hi!" Bella exclaimed, handing Jose the camera. "If you don't mind it would be great."

"My pleasure. Where are the rest of the little ones?" Jose asked.

"With their parents," Launchpad revealed. "I'm godfather, surrogate uncle. I was watching them yesterday."

Jose nodded in understanding. "I'm glad you are enjoying my beautiful Rio."

"Very much so," Launchpad answered, smiling at Bella.

"So shall I take the picture?" Jose asked. "A few each?"

Bella nodded. "Thank you Jose."

"My pleasure. One with the three of you, and then a few of with just you and Launchpad?"

"Sounds great," Bella replied.

Jose took a picture of the three together. Then he took a few of Bella and Launchpad.

"I'm going to go now, have a nice day," Jose stated.

"You too," Bella said back.

"No wait," Launchpad said.

Bella looked up at Launchpad surprised.

"May I talk to you for a minute? Bella, I will be right back okay?" Launchpad requested.

Bella nodded. "Okay."

"Come on sweetie," Bella said, grasping for Melanie's hand.


When Bella and Melanie left earshot, Launchpad continued his conversation.

"What is your intentions for Bella?" Launchpad point blankly asked. He was trying his best to keep it cool, though a hint of anger was indeed in his voice.

Jose placed his arms to his sides.

"I won't lie to you," he started. "I wanted to see if there was a future with us. You are a lucky man."

"Thank you. I love this woman very much. And I need to know that you will understand that," Launchpad sternly added.

Jose nodded. "I do. We first met when I was a young man, in college. She had such a crush on me, she thought I didn't know. But I knew. She was only fifteen years old. She was a girl. And then I didn't see her in years. I heard about her first husband, and the boys."

Jose paused a second. "She was so young... But her boys, are fine young men. Donald and Scrooge raised them well. It has been eighteen years, and the girl I knew was a mature woman."

Jose smiled. "One that is over me. I understand that we can only be friends. I didn't want to believe it but after watching you two, I know I have to learn."

Launchpad crossed his arms, studying Jose. Watched? He wasn't quite sure what to think.

"So, we have an understanding?" Launchpad asked. "Friends?"

Launchpad extended his hand. It was a bold move. But Launchpad knew that even though he was now sure that Jose was not a threat to Bella and his relationship, he would always be part of it. Jose would always be the first major crush, as Kyle and Gregory would always be the ex-husbands. Plus, Jose was a family friend. Hating him would only cause problems.

Jose shook Launchpad's hand.

"Be good to her," Jose warned. "I am still her friend."

Launchpad nodded. "Don't worry. I'll love her forever."

"Good," Jose said. "Take care."

Launchpad nodded. "You too."

Jose took off his hat and bowed and took his exit, only stopping once to kiss Bella, on the cheek mind you, has he said his goodbye.


Bella, with Melanie, walked back to where Launchpad was standing.

Bella gave Launchpad a side-ways glance.

"What were you two talking about?" she curiously asked.

"Oh just stuff," Launchpad responded.

Bella laughed softly. She knew there was more to it, but wasn't going to pursuit the matter.

"I got something for you," Launchpad announced.

Bella looked up at Launchpad, extremely curious.

"Give me your hand," Launchpad insisted.

Bella's eyes widen. Could it be what she was thinking? It hasn't been quite a year yet. And with her record...could the third time truly be the charm?

Melanie hands clenched, restraining herself from getting over-excited.

Launchpad took the ring out of his pocket.

"Now, I know, it's not a diamond...well it has small diamonds"

Bella stared at the ring, just long enough for her eyes to succumb to tears.

Bella nervously laughed. "Who needs a diamond? These opals are beautiful."

Launchpad smiled greatly.

"Heh...it's a Past, Present, Future ring. It represents my never ending love for you," Launchpad explained.

Bella wiped a tear from her eye. "Say it", she whispered. "Say those words."

Launchpad kneeled down, slowly since he was already holding Bella's left hand; he gently placed the ring on her left ring finger.

"Bella Duck Widgeon, would you be my wife?" Launchpad asked.

"Yes!" Bella shouted. "Yes!"

Launchpad picked up Bella and kissed her passionately.

"Yes!" Melanie screamed in excitement.

"Do I get to be a Flower girl?" Melanie asked.

Bella could not stop her tears from falling.

"I never thought I could be so happy," she cried.

"I promise you, the best is yet to come," Launchpad promised. "Let me wipe some of those tears away."

"I don't think it will help."

"Let me try."


To Be Concluded

~ Stef With a F :)