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 , Character of Ashley, actually first mentioned in Extended Wings
Written By: Stef with an 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 / Arachnia Ink, Ronnie Mallard, Lisa Mallard, Detective Doberman Pincher, Devin Duck, and whomever else I mention in the future.
Time Setting: About eight (8) years after the Darkwing Duck series.
WARNING: This story is rated PG-13 and/or TV-14-LSDV, which means it may or may not (chapters may vary, some will be possibly PG rated only or a less severe TV-14) include references or incidents of mild/moderate language, sexual content and/or themes, mild or moderate violence, and possible other adult themes. Not a porno, or even R-rated, but be advised and please no flames.
Chapter 21
Chapter Notes: Hey? Remember me? Wipes off dust. I know it has been awhile…but this was a pain. I want to say thanks to Nightw2/Comickook for editing this for me. If you have forgotten where we are and don't want to read the last chapter again. Negaduck just crashed Launchpad and Bella's wedding.
"Negaduck!" the Darkwing Decoy shouted before Drake had the chance.
Negaduck rolled his eyes at the decoy, and then glared at Drake for a quick second.
"Oh, I know I wasn't invited," Negaduck told Drake. "You should kick Darkwing to the curb he obviously sucks, as usual." He added with a grin.
"The thing is; I was cheated out a good wedding wrecking last time. I am back for my due."
He winks at Morgana.
Morgana felt the blood in veins begin to boil.
Herb started to protest but a warning from Drake stopped him.
"I'll handle this, fine citizen," the Decoy informed.
Drake nodded and grabbed the kids in order to cause a diversion.
"I don't want to go!" Ronnie whined.
Lisa stared at the rising havoc in the room.
"I do! This is nuts!" the five year-old girl-duck wailed.
"Go upstairs. Be quiet and be good", he whispered.
Bella,
holding the train of her wedding dress, tapped Drake on the shoulder. Melanie
was grasping a piece of loose fabric on the left side of her mother.
"I will go upstairs and keep an eye on them," she prompted.
"Thanks," Drake replied with a smile. "Sorry."
Bella laughed. "I supposed I will have to get used to such interruptions. Now is just one of those times."
Drake squeezed Bella's palms slightly.
"It will be alright," he whispered. "You and Launchpad will still have the beautiful wedding that you deserve."
Bella nodded.
"Come on Melanie, we are going to hang out in Lisa's room," Bella called.
"Sounds good to me!" eight-year-old Melanie quickly agreed.
"I need to go up there for a bit…" he whispered.
"Right…" Bella commented. And the four hurried up the stairs.
The decoy looks at the clock, "Umm…" he hesitates. "I have an earlier engagement at SHUSH, I have to go."
Stegmutt glared at the decoy in amazement looking over to Launchpad for his reaction.
"It's okay DW. The rest of us can hold down the fort until you get back" Launchpad assured the decoy gave only a quick, but sincere-sounding "Thanks, LP." as it made its escape.
Gizmoduck rolled out of the kitchen armed and ready for battle. The Men of the Fury were right behind them and Quiverwing was already in costume and ready to go.
"Where did Wingy go?" Gizmoduck asked Quiverwing.
Quiverwing shrugged.
"SHUSH", Stegmutt quickly answered.
"We don't have time for this debate!" the Speed Prince shouted as several paint monsters materialized around the room.
"What?" Quiverwing turned around. "Paint monsters? Since when…"
Major Mind found himself looking for Ashley in the back of the room.
Evil laughter entered the room, "It's been a long time Quiverwing. Eight years."
Splatter Phoenix eyed Quiverwing from head to webbed feet. "You have surely grown."
"Time can do that to you Splatter, and you will see that I am better equipped now than I was than."
Splatter smirked, "And where is that arrow toting protégé of yours?"
"Retired. But I presume that my new companions will work just as nicely."
"It is not wise to presume anything my dear child. The future isn't written."
Quiverwing rolled her eyes.
The teams both good and bad fought for several minutes then. For each paint monster Quiverwing, and the Fury destroyed, three more were created.
Oh the other side of the party Gizmoduck, Launchpad and Stegmutt were helping Morgana fight off Negaduck and his gang of nameless goons who also came onto the scene (actually Gizmoduck, Launchpad and Stegmutt focused on the goons; Morgana specifically told the other heroes that Negaduck was hers).
Darkwing entered the front door after killing some time at the tower. He suspected twenty minutes would be a believable amount of time where he could "deal" with a SHUSH case, without abandoning the battle at his home for too long, especially with seven other super-heroes in attendance (over the years he HAD learned to very grudgingly pocket that much of his ego at least). As far as the guests were concerned Drake was upstairs with the kids. The decoy was deactivated seconds after he left for the non-existent case, yet was programmed to reactivate in Lisa's room if necessary.
"Back already?" Launchpad asked.
Of course Launchpad knew Darkwing's disappearance was a ruse, but he needed to follow along for the guests' sakes.
"This case is more important LP," Darkwing stated.
"Darkwing! Splatter has more concentrated paint this time around. Turpentine is barely leaving a dent…" Quiverwing shouted.
Splatter laughed. "Of course, what did you think I was doing for those eight years? You didn't think I was dead did you? I was perfecting my craft. You know Leonardo spent many days, weeks, and months experimenting with new types of paint and canvas. So have I."
"Why are you here Splatter?" Darkwing demanded.
"I doubt it is simply to ruin Launchpad's wedding." he continued. "And if it is only to achieve revenge on me and Quiverwing, you have to know that you will be defeated. Paint monsters aside you are out numbered."
Darkwing directed the crowd's attention to Gizmoduck who proudly tied up the gang members Negaduck hired for the assault. Morgana pointed to Negaduck himself, who was securely tied up in steel coils (Negaduck dodged one of Morgana's mystic bolts, but it was deflected by a nearby mirror and hit Negaduck squarely in the back; when Negaduck tried to use his own versions of the buzzsaw cufflinks to cut himself free, the electric shock from the magically produced cables connecting with the buzzsaw blade was enough to render him unconscious)
"You even brought in outsiders…What is really going on here?" Darkwing commanded.
In the background Gizmoduck was instructing the guests to go into the kitchen while he, Stegmutt and Morgana proceeded to assist the Fury as they continued to fight dozens of paint creatures.
Splatter smiled. She took out her paint brush.
"Finally….now we are getting somewhere. I already told you part of the truth. I am here for revenge. Negaduck, here, and I just agreed to some mutual fund."
"How did you two even meet!" Darkwing shouted.
"In all good time Darkwing…And for that you will have
to wait…now where was I when you rudely interrupted…ah
yes…You and your protégée sabotaged my last two missions. I was testing out a
new
medium. A decoy of sorts..."
Splatter looked Darkwing right in the eye and smirked.
"It was a lot weaker than the substance used in these monsters as you can imagine… Though I probably start at the top. Remember our first meeting? Yes, the one at the museum. I needed those funds for our… my project and you" pointing at Darkwing before continuing "your sidekick and two prepubescent interlopers whose names I never quite got meddled in my plans. So I needed a new source of income. Unfortunately, my second attempt got myself in trouble. And I wasn't able to do my scouting in person. So, I began some field runs with decoys. And they were quite convincing too. I was able to convince all three of you," pointing at Darkwing, Quiverwing AND Launchpad as she said this before continuing " if only temporarily, that I perished when you doused "'me'" with turpentine. I took the out and stayed out of the picture for good."
Quiverwing rolled her eyes.
"Then why did you come back? You could have tried again in another country…not that I am encouraging such a thing…"
"It was time," Splatter said.
"It was not only Darkwing, and you Miss Quiverwing , who I left behind all those years ago." she continued. "I wanted to obliterate the memory that I even saw her. Squandering in that odious convention…"
Quiverwing looked at her father questioningly and then back to Splatter Phoenix. "Her? She? Who is she?"
Major Mind looked up and saw the masked duck behind Splatter wiped a tear from her eye.
"Me…" she announced as she used all in her power not to crack as she stared right into her mother's eye while Gizmoduck, Stegmutt and Morgana focused their talents on continuing to help to Kid Quackules and Speed Prince with the paint monsters.
To Be Continued
A/N: If I didn't lose you, please tell me what you think of this chapter. Chapter 22 should be sooner. (seriously) as the sequel of this story should take place around Christmas.