Braced Company

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.

Contains Major Spoilers to Double Triangle Trouble

Written By

Stef with a F

Disclaimers: Disney owns most of these characters. Dumbella's past as Bella Widgeon is mine, as are the characters of Melanie Widgeon, Cindy Ganderquack, Jeffery and Ashley Ruddy, Ronnie and Lisa Mallard, and whomever else I mention in the future. Time Setting: About eight (8) years after the Darkwing Duck series. Rated PG-13/TV-14

Chapter 5

"So, is anything more boring to do Honker than fill out college applications on a warm summer afternoon?" Gosalyn inquired.

"You know Gosalyn, you don't have to stay here and watch me," Honker answered back. "I mean you are usually out with Huey, why not today?"

Gosalyn shrugged her shoulders, "You are not trying to get rid of me, are you Honk-man?"

Honker shook his head. "Of course not, but I am just surprised. Nothing is going on, right? I'll punch his lights out…"

Gosalyn smiled widely. "Really?"

Honker smirked. "Well, you're my girl. And if you think his brothers will gang up against me, I'll get Tank to help."

Gosalyn nodded. "Yeah, yeah. I could actually see Tank do that for me actually. Even though it still kinda bewilders me."

Gosalyn shook her head though, to let Honker she wouldn't need such services.

"Huey and I are fine."

"Sure?"

"Yeah. I got stuff to do. You know the wedding."

"Right. Why aren't you at the Bridal Shower?"

"Stuff to do."

Honker nodded and went back to his applications.

"You know it wouldn't hurt for you to fill a few of these out too."

Gosalyn threw her hand out dismissing the idea. "Nah, We're not even seniors yet."

"But Gos…"

"I'm either going to get some Hockey Scholarship or go to some state college and you know it. Or maybe even a community college? If Quiverwing shows up in Snootyville or something someone is going to get suspicious. And no way is she retiring."

"Oh of course, but the Arrow Kid has, remember that."

Gosalyn held in a laugh. "Oh I know."

"Be careful though."

"I told you about those heroes Quiverwing ran into in Brazil?" Gosalyn asked.

Honker nodded. "Yup."

"Well, I can probably get them to help me if need be. And there is always Dad and Launchpad. Well, I am going to go some where. Maybe play Whiffle Boy at the arcade. Wanna come? Or do you still have forms to do?"

Honker smiled. "Wait a second?"

Gosalyn hopped off the bed. "Sure. Meetcha up front."

Honker moved his mouse to the file menu to save his documents. "Gotcha."

Before Honker could say anything else, Gosalyn was already gone. Already half way down the stairs and then out the door...

She let herself pause for a second thinking about what Honker has asked her. How were things with her and Huey? "Great", she told Launchpad. And it was not a lie, but as Launchpad and Bella's wedding came closer it made her think more and more about the love she had for Huey. Marriage in the stars? No, not yet. Months, years away. Yet she knew it her heart that she wanted to be with Huey the way married folks are. She knew Huey felt the same way. Though she was too tied now in her spirited ways, and didn't want the chance of teen pregnancy in her way. Huey had to understand this, for personal reasons. He always showed that he supported her decisions. Why did she feel so self-conscious?

She held herself as if she was cold, and felt herself shivering. It was in the mid-eighties but something in her being made her quake. It was then when she heard the sound of motorcycle in the distance. The sound was swiftly louder, and she felt the vibrations in the sidewalk, whoever the driver was, was charging really quickly.

"Huey?!" she shouted in a low whisper. But when the duck came closer she realized it was not Huey at all and she was a bit ashamed of herself that she thought it was Huey for that moment.

She jumped back, as it was possible the force would have sent her back anyway, as she choked on the dust the motorist left.

Honker ran out of his house right after that fact, where he reached Gosalyn.

"Gosalyn are you okay? Who was that-- do you know?"

Gosalyn paused for a second, not answering.

"Gosalyn?"

Gosalyn blinked. "Oh, Hey Honker. Yeah, I'm okay. That guy just startled me. He went so fast."

"Yeah," Honker agreed quickly, "He sure did, he was lucky that there wasn't a traffic cop near by."

Gosalyn nodded. "Yeah…Let's get to the movie theater, I mean arcade."

Bella, Daisy, and Morgana after much delay finally made their way back to camp. When they heard the sound of a helicopter nearby. Soon the helicopter was within view, and landed with yards of the fire pit.

A female duck exited the helicopter holding a few bags of luggage. When she say Bella, Daisy, and Morgana she dropped her bags and happily charged them.

"Hey! Bella! That you?!" the duck called.

"Loopy! You made it! I was worried you got yourself lost," Bella replied as she embraced her soon to be sister-in-law.

Loopy hugged Bella back and then took a step back.

"Oh no, I was just running late. I invited Webby Vanderquack to come with me but she told me that she had other plans."

Bella smiled. "Well, probably with my son, and she probably doesn't feel comfortable with all these people she doesn't know. Well…speaking of which. I think some introductions have to be made."

Bella wrapped her arm around Daisy. "This is my sister-in-law Daisy, my brother's wife. I'm not sure if you met Donald and Daisy before. Daisy, this Loopy McQuack, Launchpad's sister."

"Nice to meet you," Daisy said extending her hand.

Loopy accepted the hand and shook it.

"Nice to meet you too," Loopy replied.

"And this is my good friend Morgana Macawber-Mallard. You might know of her. She's Launchpad's best friend's wife."

Loopy nodded her head. "Yes, I know of her, just never have met her. Nice to finally meet you."

Morgana nodded. "Nice to finally meet you too."

Morgana and Loopy also shook hands.

Bella smiled at her last three shower guests.

"Loopy, this is my best-friend Cindy Ganderquack, no relation to Webby. I think I might have mentioned her to you before on the phone. She has been such a blessing to me back when she helped me through my divorce to Melanie's father, Greg."

"Nice to meet you. Who are these little ones?" Loopy wondered out loud. "Are you Melanie?"

Melanie, who was playing with Lisa, finally stopped at the sound of her name.

"Yes, I'm Melanie. Are you Launchpad's sister?"

Loopy smiled. She crunched down to eye level before she answered the child.

"Yes, sweetie, I'm Launchpad's sister. After your mother and Launchpad get married. You are welcome to call me Aunt Loopy. You can call me that now if you like. Would you like that?"

Melanie stood there silent for a moment, considering the honor of endearment. "I would love to call you Aunt Loopy. Aunt Loopy, want to meet a friend of mine?"

"Sure sweetie."

Lisa, now realizing Melanie was referring to her, turned around and extended her arm.

"My name is Lisa Mallard, what's your name?"

Loopy smiled at the child.

"My name is Loopy McQuack."

Lisa placed her hands on her hips.

"That's Launchpad's last name," the five-year-old girl stated.

"Sure is. He's my big brother."

Lisa smiled. "I have a big brother too. His name is Ronnie. And I have a bigger sister named Gosalyn."

"Where is Gosalyn? Why didn't she come to the party?"

Lisa shrugged her shoulders.

"I don't know. Probably with her boyfriend Huey."

"Which is my brother." Melanie added.

"That's interesting!" Loopy stated.

Lisa nodded.

"Yup, when they get married. Melanie and I will be sisters."

"Well kinda," seven-year-old Melanie corrected. "We'll be sisters-in-law."

Lisa looked confused. "But wouldn't we still be some kind of sisters?"

Bella laughed.

"Whoa there…Huey and Gosalyn are not getting married anytime soon."

Morgana smiled widely.

"Bella could you just imagine the look on Drake's face if they eloped or something?" she asked.

Bella gasped. "Oh, I would fear that my first born wouldn't even make it to the honeymoon alive!"

Morgana started to choke. "Oh most definitely not."

Bella wiped her eye. "And if Drake didn't kill him, Donald will!"

Morgana laughed.

"Oh mercy me," Bella said, trying to recover. She kneeled down to her daughter and gave a good hug.

"There is only going to be on Duck wedding in the near future Melanie."

Honker and Gosalyn arrived at the video arcade. And started to play a few games.

"These Whiffle Boy games are not like they used to be," Honker said.

Gosalyn nodded, "Yes, they are harder, but in a way that makes them more fun."

"Game over Whiffle Boy!" shouted the Weasel Kid.

"Damn Gosalyn you lost again. Your mind is not on the game. You worry me."

Gosalyn shrugged. "Want to get something to eat? And then we will go watch that movie I mentioned earlier? We can call our parents and let them know what's up?"

Honker stared at Gosalyn speechless for that moment.

"Stop!" a voice, shouted.

Most people ignored the owner of the voice and continued their video games.

"Stop!" the voice said again, more sternly this time. "Stop or…"

In desperation the owner of the voice grabbed someone near by. Everyone turned around this time and noticed that the voice belonged to a young female duck. She was wearing a blue and red costume, and a black mask. Her long dark hair was curled up in a bun. She looked somewhat familiar. She was strong-arming a teenage boy, perhaps a few years younger than Honker and Gosalyn. And held a pistol of some sort in her other arm.

"Stop or this kid will get it. Where's the owner of this place?"

"What the hell?" Gosalyn whispered to half to herself and half to Honker.

"You recognize this person?" Honker asked.

Gos shook her hand. "I don't think so…but who knows…let's see if I can get out of here…"

Meanwhile, Back at the Mallard's, Launchpad arrived with a takeout order of Hamburger Hippo.

"DW?! Gosalyn?!" Launchpad called.

Drake came into the kitchen and yawned. "Mmm…Breakfast. Well, Lunch, I had something earlier before I had my nap."

Drake eyed a note on the fridge that stated that Gosalyn was hanging with Honker and would be back no later than 10pm.

"Well, I guess it just you and I tonight."

"I guess so," Launchpad answered. "How's the bachelor party plans going Best Man?"

"Umm…Great!" Drake answered. "I have it all under control."

In reality, "Great!" meant non-existent and as slow as a snail. It fact Drake was happy that Launchpad mentioned the party. He has been so busy with various cases that he almost forgot. A fact that he was too ashamed to admit.

"Though," Drake continued. "You should give me a copy of your intended guest list so I won't forget anything."

"Righty-o" Launchpad replied. "Let's see…You and Herb, Honker, Fenton…"

At the name Fenton, Drake nodded quickly. "Anyone else?"

"Donald, Mr. McDuck if would like to come, the boys, mmm…am I forgetting anyone?"

"Well this is already nine people if all you named so far come…"

A knock on the door interrupted Launchpad's answer. He ran to the front room to answer it and received a happy surprise.

"Doofus Drake?!"

"What did you call me?!" Drake demanded from the kitchen.

"No, Drake…I mean it is Doofus Drake! My good old friend from Duckburg!" excitedly replied.

Drake popped his head into the front room astonished and curious, "Another one?"

To Be Continued

A/N: Doofus Drake is a character recurring character from Ducktales. The mysterious vixen is of my design. All reviews are appreciated. Thanks again.