Its night time now in Duckburg and the moon is partially covered in a dark shadow, because of the approaching lunar eclipse that will appear in about 8 days and everyone sleeps soundly in their rooms. Scrooge sleeps and snores peacefully but unbeknownst to him Lena has just snuck into his room after using her magic to heal herself from her wounds and bruises she got from Magica's brutal torture. She carefully closes the door and looks at Scrooge with a sad expression. She holds a glowing crystal dagger by her side, regretting what she's about to do.
Lena: Louie, Webby, I'm sorry.
Magica comes out and looms above Scrooge laughing excitedly and maniacally as she thinks more and more about her revenge.
Lena: Could you stop! That's really annoying!
Lena was on the bed glaring at her aunt, annoyed by her repulsive laugh. Magica becomes just as annoyed with her niece's rudeness. Lena grabs the dime pendent and holds up her crystal daggers. She carefully starts cutting the wire so the dime can come off safely without alerting Scrooge only to be scolded by her aunt again.
Magica: You're really annoying. I give you one simple task!
Lena: Simple!? What about this is simple!?
Magica reappears by the wall pointing at Lena and playing shadow puppets again as the teen duck struggles to cut the wire.
Magica: All you had to do is pose as the pink one's friend, gain her trust, gain the trust of the red, blue and green ones, get invited to a series of sleepovers, forge a Vesuvian Diamond Dagger that will cut through anything, sneak into Scrooge's room as he sleeps to enact my grim revenge-!
Lena: Lena is getting increasingly more annoyed with her aunt's constant babble about revenge. And cut loose Scrooge's Number One Dime without him waking up while you yell at me the whole time!
Scrooge twists his body, still in a peaceful sleep. Lena continues to cut the dime loose while Magica continues her rant.
Magica: I'm not yelling, I'm whispering harshly! You want your freedom, you do as I order!
Lena: Lena points the dagger angrily at her aunt, much to Magica's shock. I'm not your puppet! You really want to hurt Scrooge, be my guest!
Magica floats right near his nemesis.
Magica: I would love to but…
She tries to claw at Scrooge but her arms phase through him. It seems Scrooge's magical defences have give him protection from Magica's attempts to destroy him as Lena's shadow. The shadow witch groans in dismay.
Magica: I miss carnage. A wolf howls and Magica spots the eclipse approaching. Quickly! The Lunar Eclipse is coming in 8 days! With it my power grows but it's futile without the dime!
Lena: Would you just quiet down we don't wanna get caught-!
Too late! The door opens behind and Magica goes into hiding while Lena could only sit there in shock as she hears the voice of the last person she wanted to find her in here.
Webby: Lena? What are you doing?
Webby looks at her best friend in surprise and Lena quickly hides the dagger with a look of shock on her face, unable to know how to deal with this.
Lena: Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…
20 seconds later Lena is still making the same sounds as Webby stares her suspiciously. Lena climbs down the bed in hopes of making up a story but the girls gasp in shock when they hear the old man mumbling. Not wanting the both of them to get caught Lena grabs Webby's hand and together they run out at just second. Scrooge bolts up with yell and his hand on his chest. He notices his dime not there and realizes his pendant has been twisted around. When he grabs the dime and takes a good look at it he immediately becomes suspicious.
The girls arrive at Webby's bedroom where a suspicious Webby jumps on box to aim a lamp light at Lena.
Webby: What were you doing in Scrooge's room?
Lena changes the subject by grabbing the lamp and aiming the light right back at her.
Lena: What were you doing there?
Webby: Oh, nothing. She readjusts her lamp to normal. Definitely, not collecting drool samples while he sleeps.
She only confirms that's exactly whatever she was doing when a chemistry flask drops from, causing her to freeze up in embarrassment when Lena sees it. The teen duck smirks, seeing how she can use this to her advantage. She innocently turns around rubbing the back of her head.
Lena: No, you'd think it's silly. Webby jumps down and looks at her curiously.
Webby: What?
Lena: Well, it's just Mr McDuck's pretty cool. I may have caught a bit of the obsession bug from you.
Webby: Oh no! It looked as though Webby was terrified when she puts her hands to her beak but she is actually excited. Sorry you caught the greatest disease ever! Ooh, ooh! Let's start a fan club. Oh! The fan club should start a blood oath! OH! Let's take a blood oath!
The giddy and hyper pink-loving girl runs and climbs down the ladder just as Lena walks up to it with her hands behind her back.
Lena: Or we could start by checking out Scrooge's Number One Dime.
Webby: Oh, I wish. She takes a book and gets on floor, Lena follows. He keeps it to himself. That selfishly lovable genius. But, I do have and exhaustible research presentation on the life and times of Scrooge McDuck.
Lena reels back in horror, as much as she likes Webby she hates having to hear give long lectures about the Duck/McDuck family.
Lena: Oh no…
Webby: Webby turns her back and reads. Scotland, 1867! Lena sighs in a slump. A duckling is hatched into humble beginnings!
Magica appears in the same expression and posture. The both of them groan in dismay, feeling that this is going to be a very long night.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world on the outskirts of Disney Town during 5am, Donald in his Royal Court Magician Attire is meditating on a feel of grass. He has his legs crossed and arms crossed as he looks down with his eyes calmly closed. He sits like he's been in the same spot for hours and in a few minutes his body is surrounded in a blue outline of light. He uses his magic to levitate in the air and he furrows his eyebrows, increasing his concentration and electricity begins crackling from his body.
As for the girls, Webby continues her presentation and it's been going on for so long that Lena eventually falls asleep out of boredom; of course Webby hasn't noticed that yet, hanging on her board is a picture of some mystical ring with attachments outside and inside it.
Webby: "…Until Scrooge realized his worst nightmare was being caused by the mythical dream catcher he found back in January 8th 1977! WHAAAAAT!?"
Webby turns her back continuing to talk without letting, as Lena snores and Magica yawns. It was at that moment the witch heard her nemesis' voice.
Scrooge: I'm telling you, something is off in the mansion!
Magica manages to leave Webby's room and hides behind a plant pot in the corridor to see Scrooge strictly speaking with Beakely.
Beakely: Mr McDuck, I assure you, nothing strange is going on here.
Scrooge: Then how do you explain this!? He brings out his dime to present the damage that Lena made while cutting the wire. My Number One Dime has been tampered with!
This actually throws Beakely out for a loop as she bends down to have a closer look, causing her face to be filled with concern.
Beakely: But the filament is made from uncuttable enchanted quaddrimond. Anything that could cut it would-
Scrooge: Would have to be supernatural. There's something afoot in this house and I have a feeling it's not Bigfoot again. He puts his dime back in his coat. Until I get to the bottom of this, I'm putting the dime in the other bin for safe-keeping.
Magica gasps, now she doesn't know where to get the dime because she's never heard of 'the Other Bin.'
Lena has just woken up and continues listening to Webby's lecturing with her hands on her face, bored out of her mind just as her shadow returns.
Webby: Making Scrooge McDuck the finest adventure capitalist the world will ever see! Now onto the slideshow! I'm gonna get the projector!
Webby runs out of the room to find her projector and Lena groans in agonised boredom just as her vexed and annoyed aunt reappears with her hands on her hips.
Magica: Well, you messed up! Magica gets in front of the confused teen duck.
Lena: I literally haven't moved.
Magica: You didn't move fast enough before and now our arch-nemesis is onto us. Scrooge went and hid the dime in something called "The Other Bin." This…is all your fault.
To Lena Magica's voice becomes somewhat distorted and she enlarges enough to cover the whole room, making her cringe in fear so she attempts to alleviate her anger.
Lena: Okay! You're mad but at least the dime isn't on him anymore, we just have to find this mysterious Other Bin thingy. She happily crosses her arms. Your welcome!
Magica is not satisfied as he shadow face slowly rises behind Lena.
Magica: You just had to waste your time with lecture girl instead of sticking to the plan.
Lena: Using her was part of the plan.
Magica: THEN USE HER ALREADY!
Magica is near the breaking point of her anger and covers the whole room in her silhouette, her voice distorts and Lena cringes in fear as she braces for the pain but before that could happen Webby comes back and the witch hides. Webby comes in pushing a projector near her board just as Lena walks up to her.
Webby: Okay, most of this is an artist rendering of the facts but I drew them so they're amazing.
Lena: Cool. Uh…real quick, what's the other bin?
Webby surprisingly gasps and her face freezes in horror. Normally stuff like this would excite her but instead she's terrified, though Lena hasn't noticed that and takes her by her hand.
Lena: Good, you heard of it. Let's go.
She proceeds to pull her out, but to her surprise Webby sticks to the floor refusing to move. Lena turns to her friend in confusion just as she shakes her head.
Webby: Oh, no, no, no, no, no! The Money Bin is where the Money goes. The Other Bin is for the "other", the bad things!
She claps her hand and the lights turn off in response. Lena has her eyes shielded when the projector light up and Webby jumps up to pull down a hidden poster of her depiction of the Other Bin under the manor.
Webby: Where Scrooge puts all his most dangerous finds and artefacts to keep them from prying hands. Why would you wanna go there?
She claps her hands again, the projector turns off, the poster disappears and the lights turn back on.
Lena: 'Cause I just heard Scrooge say he put his Number One Dime in there.
Webby gasps in shock and excitement, this peaks her curiosity as Scrooge never ever takes off his dime.
Webby: He almost never takes off the dime!
Lena: Then we'd better go check it out before he takes it back.
Lena proceeds to leave expecting Webby to follow, but to her disappointment the usually adventure loving girl becomes nervous, since she's never prepared going on an adventure in the Other Bin.
Webby: Oh…I don't know…
*Lena steps back in a slump and sighs. She was hoping to never ever have to manipulate her own friend's desires for adventure but desperate to be free she relents in doing it. She turns around with a smirk.€
Lena: You're telling me there's a mystical room in your own home that you've never been to that contains Scrooge and possibly Donald's greatest secrets and you don't want to go there.
Webby makes squeamish sounds as she tries to pick between adventure and 100% certain death. As much as she loves adventure that involve the possibility of almost getting killed an adventure in the Other Bin would be far out of even her league but the chance to see Scrooge's dime and the enthusiasm Lena's showing were both too hard to resist.
Webby: Okay, fine! But we shouldn't go alone. We should bring Dewey, Huey and Louie with us as well as some equipment.
Lena: Lena teasingly crosses her arms. Mmm, I see. You want to spend more time with Bluey, don't you?
Webby: Webby blushes with her hands behinds her back and twiddling her foot. Uh…I may have an ulterior motive.
The boys are in their room sleeping and wearing their pyjamas.
Dewey is wearing a blue footie, Huey is wearing a red buttoned shirt and night cap and Louie is wearing a green buttoned shirt. The three of them snore soundly and quietly in their bunk bed.
The girls step inside to see them sleeping and close the door. Webby holds the horn she used to cheer Scrooge during his golf match with Glomgold. The girls nod to each other and Webby blows her horn, making Huey, Dewey and Louie jolt up and fall from their beds onto each other in shock.
Lena: Morning sleepyheads.
Webby: Rise and shine boys!
The triplets lift themselves up with their eyes looking groggy and almost closed.
Louie: Morning?
Dewey: Rise and shine?
Huey: Huey looks to the time to see it's 12am and outside to see it's still dark. It's midnight! What are the both of you doing up so late?
Louie: And why'd you both wake us up so late? I was having a dream of gold literally raining down on me from the skies.
Webby: The girls slowly walk up closer. How would you guys like to come with us on a midnight adventure?
Dewey: That depends… Dewey yawns in exhaustion.
Huey: What will we get out of this adventure?
Lena: A chance to see Scrooge's Number One Dime.
This makes Huey and Dewey's eyes and face wide open in excitement, though Louie is not all the impressed.
Huey & Dewey: Number One Dime!?
Huey: Are you talking about the first dime Scrooge ever earned that served as the foundation of his hardwork and fortune!?
Dewey: The dime that Scrooge keeps to himself and doesn't let anyone else touch or even look at it.
Webby: The very same one!
Lena: I overheard Scrooge is putting his dime in a place called the Other Bin.
This perks up Louie's interest and he widens his eyes in excitement.
Louie: I'm sorry, but did you say "Other Bin", as in a secret Money Bin.
Webby: Oh, no, no. The Other Bin is actually a hidden room under the manor containing Scrooge's most dangerous artefacts and monsters he's captured.
Louie's face drops in disappointment but Huey and Dewey on the other hand are more excited than ever.
Dewey: I'm sorry, monsters!?
Huey: Artefacts! Lena crosses her arms with a smirk.
Lena: So then, you boys in!?
Dewey: Dewey and Huey jump up right in the girls' faces. Are you kidding!? Who could pass up a chance to fight monsters and almost die trying!?
Huey: Or the chance to gain infinite wisdom!?
Dewey & Huey: Or the chance to see Scrooge's Number One Dime!?
Webby: *Webby giddily pumps her fists in excitement.8 So is that a yes?
Dewey: You bet it is! I'm in! Dewey proudly puts his hand on his hips and as does Huey.
Huey: Me too!
Louie: Not me three! Louie out!
The kids all look to see an uninterested Louie back in his bed, trying to sleep and is turned away from them. The kids pleadingly smile at the youngest triplet.
Webby: Oh…come on, Louie. It'll be fun! Don't you want to see Scrooge's Number One Dime?
Louie: Already seen it.
Webby: Webby is surprised since Scrooge never allows anyone to see his dime. Oh…
Huey: Come on! Don't be so lazy. Think of all the wisdom and knowledge we'll gain.
Louie: Meh…boring…
Dewey: Think of all the death defying stunts and monsters we'll get to face.
Louie: Blarg. All you're doing is giving me reasons not to go.
They all deadpan at Louie for his laziness but Webby snaps her fingers, coming up with an idea. She runs and jumps up the bed, bending down to whisper in Louie's ear.
Webby: Louie, you realize if you come with us you'd be spending more time with Lena~.
This completely changes everything; Louie's eyes widen and he turns around to take a good look at Lena. The boys are oblivious as to who he's staring at but Lena notices he's looking at her and she waves with a smile. Louie makes the same nervous sound Webby made in her room, choosing between avoiding horrific death and his love for Lena. Seeing the smile on Lena's face as she waves was too hard to resist and he makes his choice.
Louie: Okay, fine! I'll come.
Dewey, Huey, Webby & Lena: YEAH! They raise their fists up in excitement.
Webby: To adventure!
Scenes shift multiple places around the manor where the boys get their own weapons after changing into their regular clothes. Dewey finds a double edged sword with a brown handle (A/N: the same one Webby used in Timephoon) hanging on the wall in the foyer. He takes it off and gives it a close examination before spinning it and smiling in satisfaction.
Huey finds a couple of spears with large shiny silver tips hanging in the corridor. They're all different sizes from smallest to largest. Huey picks one suitable for his height. He tests it out by giving it a bend to test its durability.
Louie opens a drawer where his golden khopesh lies. He takes it out and gives it a good wipe with a towel before kissing and rubbing it.
Scrooge comes out of a door in the corridor no one but him has been through yet. He holds a crossbow and looks to his brown hunting cap on the table near the door.
Scrooge: The dime is secure. He switches hat and has an expression of serious determination. Now the hunt is on.
The kid's peak their heads out of the corner as Scrooge walks away. Once it's clear Lena is the first to step out and motions her friends to follow which they do. Dewey and Louie have their blades sheathed behind them and Huey holds his spear. Lena takes a hold of Webby's hand as she opens the door and the 5 kids step inside.
Dewey, Huey, Louie, Webby and Lena are now walking through another dark room consisting of a lot of Scrooge's collections and artworks from adventures he's been on.
Louie: Huh? So Scrooge has another room where he keeps cool stuff?
Huey: Guess he ran out of space in the garage.
Dewey: So Webby, where is this Other Bin we're looking for?
Webby: Webby looks at a schedule and a map she drew on her book. Based on Duckworth's old cleaning schedule, the entrance to the Other Bin is somewhere in here.
Huey: Huey deadpans at Webby. Seriously. You even researched Duckworth's old cleaning schedule?
Webby: Well, yeah. Of course I did.
Lena: Why?
Webby: Because I can.
Louie: Fair enough.
Everyone except Webby gasps when a crate comes to life and looks as though it's going to kill them. It drops down and opens up to reveal disgusting zombie parts crawl or hop out. Louie, Huey and Lena cringe in disgust. Lena steps back in fear vomiting and Huey hides behind Dewey who's in awe.
Dewey: Whoa!
Webby: Don't worry. It's just some assorted zombie parts.
Louie: Louie feels the need to vomit and covers his mouth. Already regretting this.
Lena accidentally bumps into an artwork at the back, making her yelp and turn to see a picture of Scrooge wielding a crossbow to fight a huge minotaur holding a hammer.
Lena: Scrooge sure seems to be good at hunting monsters.
Huey: That's one of the things that made him so famous.
Dewey: And one of the greatest adventurers ever.
Louie: And the Richest Duck in the World.
Webby: He's never met a mystical foe he couldn't defeat. Right zombie hand.
The nearby zombie hand gives the thumbs up and Dewey holds up his hand.
Dewey: Up high zombie hand.
The hand jumps up and has a high five with Dewey, creeping out Louie, Huey and Lena further.
Lena: Well, that's…comforting…
Huey: Huey takes a look around his surroundings. The things in here are way creepier that what Uncle Scrooge has in the garage. This must be the entrance to the Other Bin after all.
They all gather around Webby to look at her book.
Webby: According to this to find the bin we must see through Scrooge's eyes and get into his head.
Huey's face gleams but the rest are nothing more than confused.
Huey: Ooh! I love riddles!
Dewey: What the heck does that mean?
Louie: Is it telling us to actually get inside Uncle Scrooge's head.
Huey: Huey deadpans at Louie. Riddles don't work like that Louie.
Lena spots and points to a headless statue of Scrooge.
Lena: Looks like someone's already got to his head.
Huey puts a hand on his chin, beginning to understand how the riddle works. He walks and climbs up the statue to the neck, looking in the direction his uncle's head would look in.
Huey: Through his eyes… He gasps when he sees a painting of Scrooge standing in front of vault above some crates. I see a painting!
Louie: This must be the entrance to the Other Bin.
Lena: But…how do we get into his head?
Dewey climbs up the crates and looks closely at the painting. His eyes widen a little when he spots a thin hole in the centre of the vault picture.
Dewey: Hey guys. There's some sort of hole in here. I think it's for some sort of special key hidden in this place.
Huey: So where's the key we're looking for?
Webby: You got me.
Louie: It looks like the key to finding the key is to get in Scrooge's head.
Louie uses his powers of keen observation to eye the picture suspiciously until he notices something distinctive about Scrooge's expression and pose.
Louie: He snaps his fingers in realization. Hey guys, I think I got it! They all look to Louie in interest. Now think, if any of you here were Uncle Scrooge about to take a picture in front of the vault how exactly would you guys pose.
Dewey: Well, if that were me taking the picture I'd proudly do something like this. He puts a hand on his hip and holds out another with a big smile on his face as he presents the vault before going back to normal. It shows that I'm proud of the work I'm presenting.
Huey: But Scrooge isn't doing that in this picture.
In the picture Scrooge seems to be looking down the floor which is what Louie had noticed.
Louie: Exactly. Scrooge isn't proudly presenting his work right. He's using his head and eyes to point in the direction of the key.
Webby: Then what's he looking at?
They follow the direction of his eyes and see that he's looking at some nearby posts. Dewey, Webby and Huey walk over to the posts. Webby picks one of them and as they examine it Louie and Lena climb up the crates to get a closer look at the hole.
At first, they can't find anything special about the post until Huey turns a wheel. They gasp when a hidden compartment appears from the bottom. Louie and Lena immediately brighten up and smirk to each other.
Lena: You thinking what I'm thinking?
Louie: Yeah, good thinking. They look back to the others.
Lena: Hey! Let us see that.
The three of them climb up the crates and Webby hands it over to Louie for him to inspect the compartment before handing it over to Lena who fits it into the hall. A metallic sound is heard within the painting and the post transforms into a vault handle which turns all around. As a result, a circular entrance is opened up, leaving them in shock. The 5 kids smile at each other with Webby high-fiving Dewey and Lena high-fiving Louie. The blue and green wearing ducks courteously step aside and gesture to the girls to go in first.
Dewey: Ladies first.
Webby: Aww. That's sweet.
Huey rolls his eyes at his two brothers attempts to impress their love-life as the girls step in before the boys go inside themselves.
The kids are now walking down a spiral staircase with the kids becoming more excited than ever.
Dewey: Ohmygosh! I can't believe that there's been a secret monster room literally under our noses and we never knew about it!
Huey: I can't believe this place wasn't that hard to fine!
Webby: Wow! You're right for a forbidden danger chamber this has been pretty easy. We should find the dime in no time.
When they arrive at the bottom they freeze and widen their eyes in shock to see how huge the room is. It's metallic and filled with hundreds of doors around them with light shining in front of them.
Lena: You were saying…?
None of them are able to figure out which door the dime is hidden in. Webby, Huey and Louie become a more panicky than ever and are now having second thoughts about this little adventure.
Huey: Um…okay…maybe this wasn't a good idea.
Webby: Maybe we should do some more research before we're… She chuckles nervously and Magica appears behind them angrily crossing her arms with the death stare aimed at Lena. …You know, lost in here forever.
Louie: Yes! Finally! You two agree with me! Let's get out of here!
They proceed to leave but Dewey turns them back not wanting to miss out on awesome adventure and Lena panics when she sees the look Magica is giving her so she also helps. They try giving off encouraging expressions as they gently push them forward.
Dewey: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Guys come on, we just got here! We can't leave now!
Lena: Bluey's right. So it's a little bigger than we thought, it's still worth it to find the dime.
Now Magica is quite pleased with her niece and Webby, Huey and Louie groan in reluctant acceptance as they all walk forward with Lena behind a little so her Aunt wouldn't be spotted.
Huey: But what if we get lost?
Dewey: As long as we stick together there's no way we can get lost.
Louie: Louie spreads his arms in anger. Is it really worth risking for some dime?
Dewey: Uncle Scrooge is bound to take back the dime sooner or later. And this is probably the only chance we get to have a close up look.
Webby: Fine! The 4 kids look around the multitude of doors around. But we need to take some time to figure out which door to open.
The impatient Magica points at a random nearby door, ordering Lena to open it up.
Louie: Yeah, the dime could be anywhere.
Unfortunately, Lena had no choice but to follow her orders. She grabs the handle and opens up the door. The moment she does, a blast of light is released that forces the kids to shield their eyes.
When it clears the kids run to the door and Webby gasps to see what's inside.
It's a mystical child-like dream land filled with flowers, rainbows and different coloured stars and hearts with faces. In the centre was none other than some sort of unicorn that is letting the breeze inside the room brush through his mane.
Huey's eyes become doe eyes, Dewey and Lena are unimpressed as they were expecting something epic, Louie wipes his forehead in relief and Webby has her eyes and mouth wide open in happiness.
Huey: It's beautiful.
Louie: Phew. It's just a unicorn.
Dewey: Dewey groans in disappointment. Oh…that's lame.
Lena: Why is Scrooge hiding a frilly unicorn?
Webby: *Webby tenses in excitement.€ Sword Horse.
Lena and Louie widen their eyes in fear now.
Huey: Let me check the Junior Woodchuck Guidebook for this. Huey sticks his spear to the floor before removing his hat and taking out his JWG. He flips through pages until he finds a picture of the Sword Horse. Here it is: Sword Horses, horses with horns as sharp as blades. That makes sense.
Louie: Yeah, I think we got that Huey.
Huey: There's more. Warning: These are very proud creatures and become highly violent…and aggressive when they hear anyone refer to them as unicorns.
Now all the kids widen their eyes in fear. Webby looks to Lena and Dewey and Huey look to Louie. The two ducks realized they have just made a potentially deadly mistake. All hopes of the Sword Horse not hearing them erased when the creature gets angry and blows its nose. He gets on the ground before charging at kids with a furious neigh, making them scream in terror.
Scrooge is on the hunt searching for clues or any traces that'll help him find whoever tried to take his dime and unleash the terrible secret and power within it that only he, Donald and Beakely know about.
Scrooge: Where are you?
Scrooge first searches every inch of his washroom for any possible clues. He checks through the door and looks through his tub but comes up short.
He's in the living room searching very thoroughly through the couches, not wanting to leave anything out one bit. It was at that moment Beakely appears and Scrooge turns to her.
Scrooge: Did you find anything Beakely?
Beakely: No, I'm afraid not. I've searched the kitchen, dining hall and the corridors but could find nothing.
Scrooge: Keep looking. This has to be a very thorough search. You know there's more to my dime than the foundation of my fortune.
Beakely: Beakely's expression becomes grim. I'm fully aware of the deadly secret within your dime Mr McDuck which is why I'm willing to follow your paranoia and not leave anything to chance.
Scrooge: Good.
As for Donald in Disney Castle, its bright morning now and sun is shining brightly on the town, giving the forecast of a wonderful day. After completing his mental training and meditation outside the castle Donald is now walking through the castle corridor on his way to see Mickey. He walks past a couple of moving broomsticks that are actually alive due to his magic.
Donald: Ah…I feel fresh as a daisy. It always feels great clearing up my mind in the morning. Today is going to be a great day!
Donald stops in front of a ginourmous pink door. He clears his throat, not wanting to sound unintelligible to the king. He steps up and knocks on the true door which is actually a small part of the giant door. No one responds so Donald pushes it open and walks inside.
He's now walking on the pink carpet of the ginourmous audience chamber.
Donald: Good morning your majesty.
He continues to walk through the chamber, at the end are two statues of a duck mage and dog night and in front of it is the King and Queen's two thrones.
Donald: It's nice to see you this morn- Donald expects to find Mickey but what he found were two empty thrones. WHAT!?
From behind the throne comes out Pluto. Now Donald is more concerned than ever; the King would never without his faithful companion/dog. The Mage of Thunder spots the envelope with Mickey's seal in Pluto's mouth.
A couple seconds later he takes it out of the dog's mouth and reads the letter that was inside it. His eyes move left and right and he blinks as he reads the letter as thoroughly as he could.
Then a couple more seconds later Donald runs out of the chamber screaming in absolute panic and frantically runs through the corridor like a maniac. Whatever Mickey said in his letter has put him in a state of shock.
Donald now arrives in the garden to find Goofy lying down on the flower bed in front of the grass castle. He snores peacefully in a state of utter serenity which is about to be disturbed by the desperate Donald.
Donald: Wake up, Goofy! Wake up! This is serious!
Unfortunately when Goofy is asleep like this he's deaf to everyone around him, prompting an angry Donald to let his temper get the best of him and yells out, pointing his finger up, unleashing a small bolt of lightning from the air that strikes Goofy in the stomach. The knight yelps and bolts up from the flower bed. He finally gets up rubbing his eyes and turns to see it was Donald who disturbed his sleep but obviously there are no hard feelings.
Goofy: Hey there, Donald. G'morning.
Donald: We got a problem Goofy! But don't tell anyone…
Goofy: Goofy doesn't really pay attention and spots who's behind Donald. Queen Minnie?
Donald: Donald firmly puts his hands on his hips. Not even the Queen!
Goofy: Daisy?
Donald: Donald shakes his head furiously. NOOOOOOO! That is the last person he wants to know about this. It's top secret!
Goofy: Unfortunately Goofy didn't catch that part and just waves to who's behind Donald. G'morning ladies.
Donald freezes up in shock; there are only two women in Disney Castle and those are the two he wants to keep this secret from.
Donald: What…!?
The Duck Mage slowly turns around to see Queen Minnie and Daisy had been right behind him and had heard everything that was said, the both of them have suspicious and strict expressions on their faces. Minnie crosses her arms and Daisy had her hands on her hips while clearing her throat, demanding for an explanation. Donald chuckles nervously feeling he's been busted.
Donald: Um…hello…
Minnie: Well, Donald…
Daisy: Is there anything you'd like to tell us?
Donald: Uh…
Meanwhile, back in the Other Bin the Sword Horse had charged at Dewey, Huey, Louie, Webby and Lena, prompting the 5 kids to leap out of the way. Unfortunately the horse had bumped into another larger door. The force of the impact made the door open by accident.
The kids gasp in horror and their fears are worsened when the minotaur with the giant hammer that Scrooge was seen fighting in the art Lena had bumped into comes out roaring in pure rage and anger and the kids scream in fright.
Huey: That's the Minotaur we saw in the art picture in the manor!
Louie: Makes sense since it classifies as incredibly dangerous!
The Minotaur brings up its hammer and slams it on the floor, prompting the five kids to scatter and jump out of the way.
The Sword Horse sets its sights on Webby and Lena. Beakely's granddaughter gasps when she sees it try to impale its horns. Webby jumps up just as the horn strikes the floor and she gets her hand on its head to bounce off and land behind to deliver a sweep to its back legs but the Sword Horse lifts those up and delivers a kick in the face. Webby screams in pain as she is sent flying but Lena jumps on the horse's neck and attempts to strangle it into submission but the Sword Horse neighs in anger and just jumps backward. Lena screams in pain when she gets smashed into the metal wall and groans when she drops to floor.
Dewey climbs up a ladder as the Minotaur chases after him. When the blue wearing duck gets high enough he leaps off before the humanoid bull smashes the ladder with his hammer. Dewey lands on his feet and hand stylishly, before bringing out his sword from his scabbard. The Minotaur turns and to his amazement the beast's hammer shape changes into a large double bladed axe.
Dewey: Dewey has his beak wide open in shock. He can shape shift his weapon. That is so cool!
The beast puffs out smoke before bringing up his axe, making Dewey's face morph to terror.
Dewey: And now it just got less cool…
He screams in fright when the axe is brought down and he jumps out of the way, rolling on the floor before getting up. The Minotaur begins wildly swinging his axe back and forth; Dewey used his sword to guard against the ferocious flurry of attacks. He holds his sword diagonally to block the second strike and then swings his sword forward to meet the third strike. Dewey is seemingly able to hold it back but the Minotaur's large size and superior strength allowed it to send Dewey shouting into the metal wall. The Minotaur then proceeds to slice him in two and Dewey braces for the pain but opens his eyes when he hears the sounds of metal clash.
He sees Louie and Huey use their khopesh and spear to block the Minotaur's axe with all their strength. The triplets smirk at each other before Dewey gets up and joins in. The beast swings his axe but Dewey parries it with his own swing and then Louie jumps up and slashes the Minotaur only to be blocked, prompting Huey to run forward and attempt to slice it in the stomach, making it jump back.
The humanoid bull switches to his hammer again and attempts to pound the Duck Boys.
Louie: Scatter!
Huey: Triangle formation!
Dewey: Go!
The trio scatter before the hammer smashes against the floor. They surround the Minotaur in a triangle formation. Dewey stops in his position and holds out his blade with both hands, Huey stops at the right and holds his Spear with both hands and Louie gets in the same stance behind the humanoid bull.
Webby makes a run for it from the sword horse and climbs onto a nearby ladder. The horse neighs and rams its horn into the ladder, making it slip in half. It drops to the ground and Webby yelps, landing on its back.
Webby: This is so dangerous! The horse neighs in anger when it sees her riding him and tries shaking her off, though Webby looks like she's having the time of her life. WHEEEE!
Lena gets up holding her shoulder, her face is a little bruised and strands of hair stand out a little after getting kicked by the Sword Horse. She gasps when she sees the boys struggling against the Minotaur and Webby beginning to get shaken off. Though Magica emerges and watches it all with sadistic enjoyment.
Magica: Someone's wearing their crazy pants!
Webby is eventually shaken off and the horse attempts to impale her but Webby rolls to the right. The horse attempts this multiple times but Webby keeps rolling left and right to avoid getting stabbed. The mystical steed neighs in anger and lifts its front hooves, attempting a different approach. Webby rolls to avoid getting stomped by the left hoof but that allowed the horse to use its right hoof to stomp Webby in her stomach. Webby chokes at first which then turns into a loud scream of agony that makes Lena gasp in horror.
Lena: WEBBY!
The boys are continuing to duke it out with the Minotaur. Dewey, Huey and Louie were swinging/thrusting their weapons with skills to parry the blows of the Minotaur's axe. The three of them swing their weapons forward to guard and meet with the humanoid beast's axe. It then swings its axe horizontally and the boys roll out of the way.
Louie gasps in horror when it proceeds to cleave him in half but he is saved Huey who uses a well timed spear thrusts to knock the face of the app away from Louie, allowing the green wearing duck to jump out of the way. The Minotaur then swings his axe at Huey but the eldest triplet jumps up and with a battle cry he impales his spear into the Minotaur's right leg below his joint, making it scream in pain. Huey holds on as tight as possible as he feels himself getting shaken off.
Huey: This was not how I imagined a quest for knowledge and wisdom to go!
Louie takes advantage of the Minotaur's pain to climb up another ladder and leap off with his Khopesh held in both hands, impaling it in the shoulder which makes it roar louder.
Louie: That's how it is with adventure! Whether it's for treasure, knowledge or for some lame dime it always ends up like this and I'd prefer to avoid that!
Ignoring its shoulder pain the minotaur proceeds to cleave Dewey in two. He then jumps to the side to dodge the drop slice. He uses the opening to run up and upper-slash the beast across its wrist making it roar in anger. When he hears Webby screaming Dewey turns and gasps when he sees what happened to his best friend.
This time the mystic stallion stomps Webby with both hooves and that makes her scream even louder. It then snags its teeth on her blue sports vest, lifting her up and then banging her against the metal floor multiple times. Her shouts and grunts of pain distract the horrified Dewey from the Minotaur.
Dewey: Webby! Hang on! I'm come-
He's cut on when he's whacked by the Minotaur's giant hammer. Dewey screams in pain and slams into the metal wall, dropping to the floor completely motionless.
After some more shaking Huey and his spear are yanked out of the Minotaur's legs and sent screaming into a ladder that breaks apart upon impact, leaving him on a pile of metal.
Louie continues holding on as tight as he possibly could until the bull grabs him by the hood and hauls him and the Khopesh off. He brings him to his violent face, steam puffs out of his nose which makes Louie smile in terror.
Louie: Uh…I don't suppose you can accept a sincere apology?
He tries to sincerely smile albeit nervously but that just earns him getting violently tossed up and sent screaming into the ceiling. He's stuck for a few seconds before dropping to the platform railing above the floor.
Louie: You could've just said no.
Dewey struggles to get up, using his sword for support only for the Minotaur to have leapt in the air and crash onto his back. The blue duck screams in horrible anguish and spit out some saliva.
Huey lifts himself up rubbing his head and gasps to see the Minotaur tormenting his brother.
Huey: Dewey!
He bolts and rushes towards them just as the Minotaur brings up his hammer to deliver the final blow and literally smash Dewey's face. Huey wasn't about to let that happen so he uses his spear as Javelin and blasts off into the air. The Minotaur brings down its axe but at the last second Huey delivers a kick in the face that sends reeling back off Dewey in slow motion. The beast stumbles back and it was at the moment Louie leaps off to impale the Minotaur in its back, making it roar and recoil in pain.
Louie: Hey, quit bullying my brothers! Only I have the right to bully them!
Huey bounces off the wall and stabs the bull in the back too. Dewey has a harder time getting up, looking bruised and battered, his clothes covered in tears and dirt. He holds onto his sword and gets on his feet to see his brothers hold on as tight as they possibly could as the Minotaur struggles to shake them off.
Dewey: Huey! Louie!
Louie: Go! Save Webby!
Huey: We'll hold this thing off as long as we can.
Dewey: I'll be back to help you guys, I promise!
As his brothers literally hang in there Dewey runs off to save Webby.
The energetic duck is sent sprawling across the floor after being thrashed around by the Sword Horse. She gets up looking quite beat up and with hoof marks on her chest. She pants heavily in exhaustion just as the Sword Horse slashes its horn again. Webby is able to jump up and deliver a spin kick which the horse reels back to dodge before back-kicking Webby in her stomach. She is sent screaming and slams into the wall so hard she gets stuck on it. It doesn't end there; the Sword Horse runs up and delivers a rapid barrage of back-kicks, causing Webby to scream in unbridled pain and agony. As Webby's screams become louder she feels her entire body becoming numb and battered more than ever and some strikes her in the face.
When it stops Webby is stuck to the wall more bruised than ever, her clothes are a little tattered, a slice mark is seen across her vest and she has a black eye like when she fought Dewey.
Lena: Webby! Get out of there!
Webby: Webby groans in pain and is barely able to open her eyes. I can't… it feels like my whole body is paralyzed.
The Sword Horse charges in to deliver the finishing blow and Webby closes her eyes to brace herself for the end but once again her blue knight in shining armour came to save her by dropping down slashing his sword against the horn, sending it crashing right below Webby. The angrily neighs as he finds his horn stuck against the wall and struggles to get off. Webby drops down and Dewey catches her after sheathing his sword. He runs to a safe distance and gently sets Webby down but with a look of concern.
Dewey: Webby! You okay?
Webby: Webby manages to give off a weak but grateful smile to her saviour. A little numb but not stirred. I'll live. How many times have you saved me like this?
Dewey: Hmm…I don't know. I lost count somewhere at 26.
Webby: Webby chuckles a little bit. Ha I wasn't feeling so numb right now I'd slap you.
Unfortunately, the tender moment is interrupted by the neighing of the sword horse who yanks itself off at the roar and angrily neighs at Dewey who grits his teeth at the mystical stallion for hurting the love of his life.
Dewey: I've got this.
Dewey jumps forward and stands tall in front of the horse, preparing to have a duel. The Sword Horse swings its horn to the left and Dewey parries it by swing his sword to the right. They swing again in the opposite direction. The horse attempts to strike Dewey when his back was turned but he held his sword behind his head to stop the horn. Dewey struggles a little though and feels his knees bending as he's pushed down, making him groans in pain. Dewey sweats a lot and veins appear in his eyes but he manages to find the strength to push it off before getting on his hands and delivering a back kick to the unicorn's head, making it reel back in pain.
The Sword Horse shakes it off as Dewey holds his sword smirking. It growls in anger and proceeds tear Dewey apart. Now it looks like the both of them are fencing as Dewey constantly parries the horse's horn strikes but is getting pushed back.
Dewey: You should know duelling with a horse is one of the strangest things I have ever done!
Suddenly his sword gets knocked out of his hands and sent sprawling across the floor. Dewey now finds himself slowly stepping back as the horse looms above him.
Dewey: How about we make it 2 out of 3? (1)
The Sword Horse thrusts his horn forward, forcing Dewey to grab it as he's forced the floor on his back. Dewey tries to push back with all his strength but it isn't stopping the horn getting closer to his neck.
Webby gets up to see the scene unfolding and determination crosses her face.
Webby: Let go of my best friend!
Webby runs forward and despite her injuries, acrobatically leaps up to deliver a kick to the Sword Horse, only for the mystic beast to hear her coming. It lifts Dewey into the air and tosses him into Webby. The two "lovebirds" shout in pain and hit the ground hard. Dewey is sent a couple metres away from Webby and she widens her eyes to see the Sword Horse trying to impale her again. She rolls out of the way but is unable to escape the mystical beast as the process of stabbing and rolling repeats.
The still injured Lena holds her shoulder and continues to watch in horror and guilt while Magica still enjoys the pain being dished out to the kids.
Magica: Now's our chance! Come on, let's ditch them and find the dime!
Lena: We can't!
Magica: Magica angrily approaches her with her arms crossed. Hmm, if I didn't know better I'd say you value your little sidekick, boyfriend and those other two over your own freedom.
Lena: Lena furrows her eyebrows in annoyance. Ugh…first, Louie is not my boyfriend! Second of all, believe me; I would do anything to get you off my back but without him, Webby and those other two I could be lost forever! She gasps when the Sword Horse neighs and prepares to deliver the final blow. Oh no! Webby, catch!
She tosses her Diamond Dagger and it lands right next to Webby who exclaims in relief and picks out the dagger with smirk; finally having a weapon. The horse attempts to impale her once more but this time Webby blocks and redirects it before, kicking the horse off of her.
Lena was about to cheer for her but is stopped by her aunt's glare which makes her cross her arms.
Webby has the dagger out and ready. The Sword Horse neighs and goes in for a slice but is stopped by Dewey who pushes his sword against its horn with a grunt, ensuring to protect Webby. The duo smile at each other before resuming the fight, Webby jumps up to deliver a drop slice that the Sword Horse reels back from. Dewey swipes his blade to parry another strike and when it thrusts its horn Dewey and Webby cross their sword and dagger together, catching the razor sharp horn and pushing the horse back. The two of them have a high-five, before holding their blades with both hands and glare at the mystic stallion.
Meanwhile Huey and Louie continues to hang onto the back of the Minotaur as it continues to struggle and roar in pain from their weapons being impaled on him. Having had it enough, the humanoid bull sets its hammer down and reaches to its back, yanking them both off as well as their weapons. He begins to spin the both of them of them faster than a tornado and Huey and Louie scream from the excess G-forces and it becomes even worse when the Minotaur bangs them against the walls, floors and multiple doors.
Dewey and Webby swipe their weapons and make the Sword Horse jump back. The middle triplet spots his brothers being brutally tormented and looks to them and Webby repeatedly which she notices but smiles regardless.
Webby: Dewey! You go help Huey and Louie! Dewey looks to her gravely.
Dewey: But what about you?! You're injured; I can't leave you to fight alone!
Webby: Don't worry! Now that I've got a weapon I can hold my own just fight. You go help your brothers! They need you!
Dewey: Dewey is a little hesitant to leave Webby by herself but gives a smile of acceptance. Okay, but be careful.
Webby: You too.
She holds out her dagger horizontally to block another horn strike, allowing Dewey to run in the Minotaur's direction while she fights off the horse.
The Minotaur throws Louie and Huey to the floor where they lie, unable to move for a while as the Minotaur brings up its hammer over its head and prepares to deliver the final smash until he hears a cocky voice call out to him.
Dewey: Hey ugly! Over here!
He looks to see Dewey rushing towards him with blade ready. The Minotaur roars and attempt to smash him but Dewey rolls out of the way just as the hammer smashes the floor, allowing Dewey to slide under it and then slice its leg which makes it roar and get on one knee in pain. Dewey runs around and stands protectively in front of his brothers who get up and painstakingly smile.
Huey: Welcome back.
Louie: It's about time you got here.
Dewey: Sorry, I'm late! Now let's show this guy what the Duck Boys can do!
Huey & Louie: Yeah!
They don't know it but Dewey, Huey and Louie are surrounded in blue, red and green outlines of light. The Minotaur charges but the boy cross the tips of their weapons together and unleash a power they've never been able to do before.
Duck Boys: Together!
A large ball of blue, red and green energy forms in front of their weapons and they lunge their sword/spear/khopesh forward, blasting the ball at the Minotaur. It scores a clean hit in the face and the Minotaur reels far back in pain, covering its face.
It attempts to shake off the smoke covering it but that bought the boys time to climb up. Their smirking faces pop up from behind its large head and the pull its hair as hard as possible. The Minotaur roars in pain and begins swerving out of control before getting on all fours.
Dewey: YeeeeeHaaaaaw! Ride'em cowboy!
Huey: We're in a rodeo!
Louie: Let's send him back to his bull pen!
The three of them tug the hair diagonally forward and forces it to run back towards its door against its will.
Webby has lured the Sword Horse near the door back to its prison and prepares to finish her duel with it. The sword horse neighs and thrusts its horn, prompting Webby to jump up and deliver a drop slice that makes it real back on its bottom. It runs up and thrusts again only for Webby to lean to the side and kick it in the face. Webby rolls to the door and Sword Horse circles around and stands right between her and the door. It neighs on its hind legs, leaving its belly exposed. Webby smirks; finding the opening she's been looking for. She jumps up and expertly delivers a spin kick to the belly, sending the shocked horse flying back into its prison. Lena wastes no time shutting the door in a state of panic and desperation.
After Webby and Lena re-imprison the Sword Horse, Huey, Dewey and Louie force the Minotaur to crash into its door space. They jump off before it drops to the ground and get in battle stances to get ready for a join attack when they land on the floor. The Minotaur gets up and turns but before it could even attack the boys run up to it for one last joint attack.
Huey uses his spear as a pole vault again and the three of them leap up. At the same exact time Huey delivers kick to the face, Dewey lands a strong punch to the chest and Louie dishes out a powerful headbutt to the stomach. The combined attacks sent the Minotaur flying through its door back into its dark room. The boys waste no time closing the door in a panicked state as well.
The monsters have now all been recaptured but the kids are all extremely exhausted, fatigued and physically hurt. They are all looking quite bruised and dirty.
Lena's shirt is a little bit tattered, marks cover her legs and face and stands of her hair stand out.
Webby's clothes are greatly tattered, especially her skirt and vest which has a gash after the multiple hits she took from the horse, her hair is looking disorganised.
Louie's hoodie looks stretched out and it's badly tattered as well. Like everyone else he's covered in dirt, bruises and marks.
Huey's is looking badly bruised up as well, a sleeve of his t-shirt has been torn up more than the other sleeve and the front of his cap looks like it's been bitten off.
Dewey's clothes are seriously tattered as well, especially after the Minotaur landed on his back. He's covered in dirt, bruises, his hair is a little dishevelled and a lot of dirt covers the back of his shirt.
The boys walk over to the girls. Lena is leaning against the door, Webby has her hands on her knees, Louie drops down on his face, Huey drops on his bottom and Dewey is slumped down next to Webby.
All of them are heavily panting in exhaustion after the huge adrenaline experience they had to go through.
Webby: Okay…that was intense. We should go back, develop a system, figure out where to look safely…
Lena widens her eyes in horror at the idea, not wanting to get on her Aunt's bad side any further.
Huey: Yeah, that's probably a good idea. I'm all for knowledge and all but I'd rather not get myself killed for it. It may be best to do more research on this place.
Dewey: I can't believe I'm saying this but maybe we should go back. I mean, I love daring adventures but perhaps this adventure is a little too daring, even for me.
Louie: So then we're leaving. Good. Let's get out of here before more monsters kill us!
Lena: What!? You all want to leave!? It could take months to develop a system. We gotta find the dime now before Scrooge decides to take it back!
Webby picks up the dagger and the 4 of them are absolutely confused that she wants to continue looking despite almost getting killed. They quickly get up in front of her.
Huey: You mean you still want to look for the dime even though we almost just got killed?
Webby: Why, what's the hurry? Follow up question, where'd you get a Diamond Dagger from?
Louie: Louie greedily looks over it with shiny eyes. Ooh. A dagger made of diamonds. That has got to be worth a fortune in the utensil market.
Louie proceeds to touch only for Webby to slap his hand away and Dewey and Huey to roll their eyes. Magica appears behind Webby and puts her fingers over lips, urging Lena to keep quiet about the dagger. Lena tries to think of an excuse and looks up to see the numbers "6456" above the door which she points to.
Lena: Hey, look! Mysteries!
They all turn and look up just as Magica disappears to see the numbers.
Webby: 6456. Webby gasps in realization. OR 6-4-56!
Lena: Yes. Mmm-hmm. Numbers.
Louie: Louie has his eyebrows lowered in confusion. It's just some numbers Lena. What mysteries could possibly lie in some lame numbers?
Huey: Huey puts a finger on his chin, realizing what Webby's getting at. Actually, there's more to them than you think Louie.
Dewey: Have you guys figured something out about this?
Huey: These are just numbers to label the rooms, they also represent dates. Am I right Webby?
Webby: Webby happily points at Huey. You bet your hat, you're right Huey. They're dates! June 4th 1956! The day Scrooge captured the Sword Horse!
Huey: So then what we need to do is find a door that matches the date Uncle Scrooge acquired his Number One Dime!
Webby: Exactly!
Louie: And then once we find the dime we can get out of this crazy place and continue to live!
Dewey: So then what date did Uncle Scrooge get his dime?
Webby: That's easy. She looks to Lena. Lena, as you'll recall from today's lecture the date Scrooge earned his Number One Dime was…
Lena was at a loss since she slept through Webby's lecture so she murmurs numbers to herself until Webby says the date for her and the teen duck says it at the same time.
Webby & Lena: 1877! Come on!
She grabs Lena's wrist and runs forward. The boys stand for a moment to watch Webby's display of energy.
Dewey: Lena had to listen to one of Webby's lectures?
Louie: Louie cringes; having slept through one of Webby's lectures himself. Yeesh. That must've been awful.
Huey: I don't know. I liked listening to Webby's lecture.
Louie: Louie deadpans at the eldest triplet. Of course you would.
Huey, Dewey and Louie follow the girls to the next door they're looking for.
Meanwhile, Scrooge and Beakely meet up at the foyer after searching the entire manor for the "intruder" they're trying to hunt down. Scrooge has his arms thrown out while Beakely has her calmly behind her back.
Scrooge: I don't get it. I've searched the entire blasted manor but I cannae seem t to find a single clue.
Beakely: Perhaps our intruder has left the mansion. I can't seem to spot a sign of him anywhere.
Scrooge: You may be right. I suppose it's safe to say the manor is secure now. He boastfully puts his hands on his hips. Bah, the rapacious ruffian who tried to steal my dime must've left because he was too afraid to ol'Scrooge McDuck.
Beakely: Beakely deadpans at Scrooge's arrogance. Yes. What other explanation could there be? At any rate I'll have Gyro install a security system in your room.
Scrooge: Scrooge walks up the stairs. See that you do. In the meanwhile I'll head back to the Other Bin and retrieve my Number One Dime. Hopefully, nobody else but us knows of its existence.
Unfortunately for him, there are 5 kids inside it right now and they are the last people he wanted to be in there. The kids had arrived at another door further down the Other Bin, Dewey was leading them in the middle, Huey and Louie were next to him, Webby is next to Huey and Lena is next to Louie. They stop in front of the door that is labelled 1877; the year Scrooge earned his Number One Dime.
Webby: Here we go. 1877.
Huey: The date Scrooge earned his Number One Dime. This must be it.
Dewey: Dewey pumps his fists in excitement. Finally. We got a lot of bones broken along the way but it'll be so totally worth it once we get to see the dime.
Louie: Louie groans in dismay with his hands in his pockets. Ugh…enough with the drama. Let's just take a look and go!
Lena walks up just as Magica excitedly rubs her hands together.
Magica: This is it!
Lena turns to her friends. Louie and Webby give her the thumbs up for encouragement and Dewey and Huey smile. Her face drops into a frown, ashamed of what she's about to do. Lena opens the door and in the centre of the metal room was a velvet pillow on a pedestal. On the pillow was none other than Scrooge's Number One Dime. Magica hungrily looms above the coin having waited for this moment forever.
Lena walks in and just as Dewey and the others were about to follow the door closes on them, thus locking them out much to their confusion as they begin knocking on the door.
Louie: Uh…Lena…?
Webby: I think you locked us out…accidentally.
Dewey: We'd really appreciate it if you opened the door.
Huey: Lena.
Lena is leaning against the door looking down with her eyes closed in guilt while Magica laughs maniacally.
Magica: Yes! Lena slowly walks to the centre. The dime is at hand! Closer, fool! CLOSER! Magica circles around the pedestal as well as the hesitant Lena. What are you waiting for!? An invitation!
Lena stops in front of the pedestal with an expression of self-conflict as black ooze trails up towards the dime. She holds out her hand and any doubts were forced down when she looked at her aunt's large evil eyes.
Magica: TAKE THE DIME!
Lena slowly reaches out and takes the dime off its pillow. As a result Magica begins releasing sinister red electricity as her power goes through an exponential increase.
Magica: YES!
The entire room has turned pitch black and Lena screams as black ooze and red electricity engulfs her like in her nightmare.
Magica: FINALLY! THE POWEEEER!
Lena has completely turned black and pair red sinister eyes open up on her chest. Coming out of her body are a pair of dark arms and then Magica's entire figure emerges with her head reeled back as she takes in the air of freedom.
Magica: That felt good! Her legs come out and she stands tall, looming above Lena with her hands on her hips. With dime in my hands…nothing can stand in my way!
She releases her most sinister and maniacal laughter yet. The terrified and frightened Lena crawls to her feet but that does not escape Magica's vision. Lena attempts to run out the door but the shadow witch wasn't having it.
Magica: Wait.
She holds out her hand which flares up with red energy. Lena feels herself freeze and get lifted in the air. Magica telepathically brings her forward, grabbing her by the collar with a frown and an expression that says she's going to kill her. Lena releases tears of fears and guilt over what she's done but instead of being punished Magica smiles.
Magica: You deserve a hug.
Magica brings Lena to her chest and gives her a hug, though that does not put the teen duck at ease and just makes her whimper. The moment is disturbed when the sounds of cutting is heard.
Magica looks to see Webby has cut through the door using the Diamond Dagger and part it falls to the floor. Dewey, Huey, Louie and Webby gleefully step inside.
Huey: We're in!
Dewey: Way to go Webby!
Webby: Diamond Dagger cuts through anything!
Louie: You okay Lena? When they look forward their eyes widen in horror at what they're witnessing but none could be more confused than Louie and Webby. Lena?
Huey: What's going on?
Dewey: Did we just miss something?
Webby: Webby seems like she recognises the dark figure. Wait a minute. Is that…?
Magica: Yep! She drops Lena and flies forward to loom above the four of them, making them tense in fear. The harbinger of your doom!
Louie: W-who are you!?
Magica: Magica boastfully puts a hand to her chest. Me? Why I'm…Magica de Spell.
They look to the pillow to find that the dime is no longer on its pillow. Webby becomes horrified as he realizes what this means.
Webby: Oh no! The dime!
Dewey: We don't know who you are but give it back!
Webby slices through the witch's dress only for it to phase through as Magica has her hands on her hips
Magica: That tickled.
Huey runs forward tries to slice his spear through her chest only for it to go through. Dewey and Louie leap up together and attempt a double drop slice but like before they phase through her shoulder and she reels back to Lena.
Webby: Lena run!
Huey: We'll handle this!
Huey holds points his spear at Magica with both hands and Webby gets into a backhanded stance with the dagger.
Dewey: Hurry Lena!
Louie: Get out of here!
Both Dewey and Louie hold their blades forward with both hands. The four kids prepare to get ready for a big fight.
Magica silently snickers at their attempts to protect Lena when they don't even know the truth which she's about to gloatingly reveal.
Magica: Why? She bends down to Lena who gets up holding her arms in fear and wraps her arms around her. She's been working for me.
The kids all widen their eyes in absolute horror to hear that Lena was working for an evil being. They look to the teen duck with expressions begging her to say it's a lie, especially Louie and Webby. Sadly, Lena looking down with the look of shame, guilt, regret and sorrow says it all. Louie and Webby shake their heads, trying their hardest to avoid reality, not wanting to believe that it's true. The friend whom they cherished so much only pretended to like them in order to acquire the dime and free the monster right before their eyes. Louie and Webby are close to tears and Dewey and Huey stand with their beaks wide open in shock.
Magica: What's wrong? Do you feel angry? Betrayed? Ohhhh, let me put an end to that feeling… She forms a dagger of energy above her hand and her tone becomes dark. …By putting an end to your lives.
She motions her hand forward and telepathically throws the dagger forward. Before Huey knew it he felt something impale him in the gut and he begins chocking on his breath with a look of pain. Dewey, Louie, Webby and Lena all gasp in mortification to see the dagger has pierced Huey's body. The eldest triplet's cap and spear drops as he holds the dagger in pain and gets on his knees.
Dewey, Louie & Lena: HUEY! Louie runs over to him as Webby is bent down trying to help him.
Dewey: Dewey gives Magica the glare of anger and vengeance. YOUUU!
He gives off a loud battle cry as he charges in with his sword up only for Magica to toss two more energy daggers that impales him as well. Dewey could only stand still in pain, choking on his breath as he slowly drops on his back. Webby and Louie are more horrified than ever, especially Webby.
Louie & Webby: DEWEY!
Webby rushes over to her love interest and Lena could do nothing but stare in increasing fear and agony. Webby bends down helps Dewey sit up somewhat as she panics and he's barely able to keep his eyes open.
Webby: Ohmygosh! Dewey, are you all right!? Please, say something! Dewey!
Dewey: W-Webby…!
Webby: Stay strong, please! We're going to get you through this!
Louie tires to help Huey sit up straight but to no avail as he's still on his knees.
Louie: Huey? You okay buddy!?
Magica's sadistic laughter causes both Huey and Dewey to hatefully glare at her.
Magica: Whoops! I was actually aiming for your hearts. My bad. Allow me to rectify that right now.
She casually tosses four more daggers of red energy at high speed, instantly impaling Huey and Dewey's hearts and making them drop dead to the floor. (2)
Louie: No… Louie turns Huey around with almost tearful eyes and lifts him up. NO! NO! NO! NO! Not this! Please!
Webby: Webby tearfully tries to shake Dewey awake but to no avail. DEWEY! Dewey, Dewey! NOO! Please, wake up! Don't leave me!
Dewey's eyes won't open and his head just limply tilts. Webby reels back in fear, horror and sadness as tears stream down her eyes as the sight of her best friend/love interest's dead body. She lifts Dewey up and begins crying and sobbing hysterically onto him. Louie walks up with tears also streaming down his face.
Louie: Dewey…
He looks to him and Huey; he's lost both his brothers and now finds himself mourning over them. Webby pulls back sniffing and then turns to Lena who releases tears of regret but Webby doesn't buy it one bit and glares hatefully at girl she thought to be her best friend for her betrayal.
Webby: SCROOGE!
Webby and Louie proceed to run out the door and get Scrooge but Magica was having none of that man right now. She sends out a blast of energy that strikes Webby in the back. Louie and Lena could only watch as she yelps and transforms into a doll (of her 1987-self), dropping to the floor.
Louie: Webby!
Lena: Lena reaches out in tearful horror. WEBBY! NO!
Louie looks to Magica and steps back in fear as she laughs like the sadist she is before giving the green-wearing duck the death stare.
Magica: Now there's just one more pest to deal with.
It was at that moment Louie looks to Lena who reels her hand back in fear and is looking at him with an apologetic tearful expression. Louie just cries from feeling used and betrayed.
Louie: Why, Lena? Why!? How could you do this to us!? We thought you were our friend!? I thought you were MY friend!?
Lena: Louie no! This isn't what you think, you don't understand, I had no choice! I-I-
Magica cuts them off by getting between them and looming above Louie.
Magica: As much a I enjoy this entertaining lovers quarrel I have a date with revenge to attend to. Her hand flares with energy again. So why don't we get this over with.
Louie: Louie aims am angry and hateful glare at Magica and vehemently holds up his khopesh. YOU MONSTER! I'LL KILL YOU!
Louie leaps up in rage and proceeds to cut Magica into pieces much to Lena's horror, knowing what the result is going to be as she tearfully shakes her head.
Lena: Louie! No, don't! Run!
But it was too late as Magica unleashes another blast of sinister energy that makes Louie yelp and turn into a doll (of his 1987-self) like Webby that drops to the floor and the Khopesh clatters beside him. Lena is absolutely mortified and she's in tears as she reaches out.
Lena: LOUIE! NO! Magica casually leans on her head.
Magica: They keep barging in! We've gotta pit a bell on them or something.
The deceased Dewey lies on the metallic floor near the Louie doll. Both are on their back and Huey lies on his side, dead with the Webby doll lying on her chest on the cut down part of the door.
Lena rushes over to Louie and picks him up. Her friends are all gone and she had no one to blame but herself. Tears fall from her face and drop on the doll.
Lena: What have I done? I'm sorry…I'm so sorry. She holds the doll of her lover to her chest crying.
After 20 seconds of crying Lena gets up holding the doll and beggingly looks to her aunt.
Lena: What're you doing!?
Magica: Exactly what you've been doing the whole time. Using them, pulling their strings, here…allow me to demonstrate the delightful irony.
She stretches out her shadow arm and it ripples through the wall. Lena watches as her hand looms above the Webby doll, ensnaring it in puppet strings and lifting up. She mockingly flies it over and around Lena while doing a mock imitation of Webby.
Magica: Scrooge this! Scrooge that! Pink stuff! Hi, I'm Webster! (Normal voice) Or whatever…
Lena: This gets on Lena's nerves. Her name's Webby!
She's taken aback when the doll gets in her face again.
Magica: Who cares!? I mean, you don't! You were just using them, right!? Like a tool! What's the matter do you miss your friends: The mini-Donald, the red one, the slider ruler? Your green money loving boyfriend? (Imitating Webby) She brings Webby back. Good one Magica! (Normal voice) Thanks dummy! HA! She waves her hand. Little prop humour for you there.
She floats Webby in front of Lena and has her stalkingly approach her as Lena steps back in fear and Magica laughs.
Magica: Good times. She has Webby hold out her hand. Now, give me the dime.
Lena: Lena looks to Louie and dime before defiantly glaring at her abusive aunt. I'm not doing anything until you turn Louie and Webby back!
Magica: I'm sorry, I must have misheard you, are you telling your master what to do because that doesn't sound like someone who wants her freedom, does it Webdy? The Webby doll shakes it head before Magica moves it aside. Let's try this again. GIVE ME THE DIME!
She reaches out for the dime only for Lena to activate her amulet and become surrounded in a force field that blocks out the witch and sends her reeling back in literal shock just as Lena glares at her hatefully with an expression of refusal.
Lena: NO! I'm not your puppet anymore!
Magica: Magica isn't deterred at all as she brings up another "puppet." Is that so? Luckily I have a spare.
She has Webby bring up her fist and Lena gasps in shock at what's about to happen. Magica forces Webby to fly towards Lena to deliver a punch which Lena instinctively returns only for the doll to pull back and begin flying around Lena with Magica manipulating Webby's voice. Lena is forced to endure verbal abuse.
Webby: You're not my friend! The Webby doll slams into Lena who does her best to defend herself as she is repeatedly attacked. You're a coward! A traitor!
Lena is headbutted, sending her flying and causing her to drop Louie. She grunts when she lands on her chest. In response to her predicament her amulet glows and she looks at Webby in fear and sadness, knowing every word that was just said is true even it's not her saying it.
Lena: NO! Webby, this isn't you!
Magica: Magica wasn't through with her verbal torture yet. Why don't we double the fun by making you go "green" with fear and envy?
She uses her other hand to ripple through the wall like before and has it go over Louie, casting shadow puppet strings that ensnare his doll and lifts him into the air. Lena's gasp becomes even louder as she shakes her head in fright.
Lena: No…no, please you can't.
Magica: Oh, but I can.
She has the Louie doll bring up its fist and sends it flying towards Lena, forcing her to yell out and roll to the side just as the doll hits the ground. It's sent flying around Lena as she gets up with her hands brought up in fear.
Louie: You've betrayed me! The doll slams into Lena's face and she grunts in pain while covering it. Lena is unable to defend herself from the abuse as Magica makes the doll repeatedly smack Lena all around her body. I never should've trusted you! You've killed my brother! Lena gets punched in the face. Webby is right! You're a coward and a traitor. I loved you and this is what you do to me!
Lena is kicked in the chest and she is sent screaming to the cut down part of the door. Her amulet continues to glow and she turns to see Webby and Louie loom above her. She could feel tears well up in her eyes even if they aren't Louie's words.
Lena: Louie, no! I loved you too! I really did! I never wanted this to happen! I'm sorry!
Magica reels Louie and Webby higher into the air.
Louie: "Sorry" won't bring back my brothers. You killed them, so now it's your turn! Magica has Louie bring up his fist.
Webby: We know who you really are. A monster! Just like you're aunt! The witch has Webby bring up her leg.
She sends the both of them flying to deliver the finishing blow and Lena closes her eyes. But in response to her being in danger as well as her shattered heart the amulet activates and sends out a blast of energy that engulfs Louie and Webby. Their screams can be heard as their dolls disintegrate, the only thing left of them now being scorched green cap and pink bow which both drop to the floor leaving Lena both stunned and mortified but Magica sadistically delighted.
Magica: Whoops! They died.
Lena's beak was wide open in horror and felt the need to cry as she looked all around the room. She first looks at Dewey's dead body lying on his back, Huey lying next to her on his side and the burnt remains of Louie and Webby, her closest friend. A wave of misery, sadness, guilt, shame and regret washes over her mind as her whole world spins.
Lena: NOOOOOOOOOO!
She completely blacks out but then seconds later she feels someone trying to shake her awake and hears voices calling her out.
Louie: Lena!
Dewey: Snap out of it!
Huey: You gotta get up!
Webby: Lena! Wake up you storming angel!
Lena opens her eyes and when she looks up the teen duck becomes tearfully delighted and ecstatic to see Dewey, Huey, Louie and Webby standing right beside her alive and well, albeit still in the same bruised and tattered state but still alive. She's helped up and takes a good look to see if she's not dreaming.
Lena: Dewey!? Huey!? Louie!? Webby!? You're alive! She tackles all four of them and wraps her arms around them all for a huge hug as she sobs and lets out tears of joy and relief much to the four kids' surprise since Lena is not the emotional type. Thank goodness!
Dewey: Whoa…Lena of course we're alive.
Louie: We've always been.
Lena: I watched you guys get killed! I thought you were dead!
The kids all pull back in shock and confusion with one eyebrow lowered each.
Huey: We almost thought you were dead. You blacked out the moment we opened the door. Now Lena is the one that's confused. She could've sworn she was still awake when she opened the door.
Lena: That's impossible. I'm sure I was standing up when I saw the dime in the- She gasps from remembering her Aunt taking the dime and feels around her body for it. Wait! Where's the dime!? Where's-
Webby: There is no dime. There never was.
They look to the open door and to Lena's shock it wasn't a dime of any kind. Floating in front of the kids was the mystical object Webby presented during the lecture.
Dewey: When you opened the door Webby quickly got us to cover our eyes but it was too late for you.
Louie: When you looked at this thing you passed out. We've been worried about you sick.
Huey: I think I've seen this object in my JWG.
Webby: It's the dream catcher, from the lecture. It sucked you into…
Lena: My worst nightmare.
Webby: Ohhh…you were listening.
Dewey: The boys are greatly disturbed and concerned for Lena. An object that forces you to see your worst nightmares is the very definition of not cool.
Huey: Two nightmare's in one day.
Louie: That is messed up. Are you sure you're okay Lena.
Lena: Yeah…I'm fine.
But Lena was not fine at all. She had just suffered her worst nightmare ever. But in a sick and twisted way this nightmare has helped her realize how truly important her friends are to her and that she will not betray them just to save herself. Lena looks down lowering eyebrows and finally making her decision as Webby grabs her shoulder.
Webby: I got the code wrong? This one is 1-8-77. We need 1877. Come on.
She tries to pull Lena only to find her friend refuses to move.
Lena: No, I'm done. Let's get out of here before anything else bad happens.
The others were surprised that Lena who's constantly urging them to press forward wants to suddenly now turn back. But upon understanding she's had a bad nightmare, she's made her choice and remembering they've all been wanting to leave they comply. Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby and Lena proceed to leave and Magica emerges in shock at Lena's betrayal.
Magica: WHAT!? She does her best to hang onto whatever she could but to no avail as Lena pulls her along. NO! NO! NO! NOO!
Back at Disney Castle, Donald explains the entire situation to Goofy, Minnie and Daisy regarding King Mickey's departure and the world's being in danger. He reads the letter out loud to all of them.
Donald,
Sorry to rush of without sayin' goodbye, but there's big trouble brewin'.
Not sure why, but the stars have been blinkin' out, one by one. And that means disaster can't be far behind. I hate to leave you all but I've gotta go check into it.
There's someone with a "key"— the key to our survival. So I need you and Goofy to find him and stick with him. Got it?
We need that key or we're doomed! So go to Traverse Town and find Leon. He'll point you in the right direction.
P.S. Would ya apologize to Minnie for me?
Thanks pal.
The letter is signed with the King's seal. Pluto sleeps in his bed next to the King's desk as the group muses over the King's words and disappearance. Daisy has an expression of concern on her face.
Daisy: Oh, dear! What could this mean?
Although, Minnie is also worried she maintains her optimism.
Minnie: It means we'll just have to trust the king.
Goofy: Gawrsh, I sure hope he's all right.
Donald: Donald bops his chest and stands at attention. Your Highness. Don't worry. We'll find the king and this "key."
Minnie: Minnie smiles at Donald gratefully. Thank you, both of you.
Donald: Daisy, can you take care of the—
Daisy: Daisy just smiles at his boyfriend reassuringly. Of course. You be careful, now, both of you.
Minnie: Oh, and to chronicle your travels, he will accompany you.
She motions toward the desk and Donald peers closer, seeing a small cricket jumping on the table to get their attention.
Cricket: Over here!
The cricket stops jumping once he has Donald's attention. He is dressed in a formal outfit, wearing a royal blue top hat with an orange band near the base, a red vest with a single, pink button on the front, a yellow ascot, a black blazer, and a high-collared white shirt. He also sports tan pants and yellow shoes with black tips.
Jiminy: Cricket's the name. Jiminy Cricket, at your service.
He bows with his top hat in his hand and Minnie and Daisy smile at Donald and Goofy.
Minnie: We hope for your safe return. Please help the king.
Donald stands at attention and salutes by putting his hand to his chest as he looks at the girls one more time. Joining Minnie and Daisy, Goofy salutes him and wishes him good luck, before Donald yanks him out the door, not having any cowardice of any kind on this mission.
Donald: You're coming, too!
Dewey, Huey, Louie, Webby and Lena were making their way back to the spiral staircase with expressions of relief on their faces after their terrifying and painful experience.
Webby: You know, this was fun but I'm kinda glad we stopped. I was a little nervous about the whole thing.
Dewey: I'm kinda glad myself. This is one adventure that's too daring, even for me.
Lena stops for a bit holding her shoulder while looking down in regret, prompting Dewey and the others to stop and turn to her with worry.
Huey: Lena? Are you okay?
Lena: Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby, I'm sorry. This really takes them all aback by Lena's sudden apology.
Louie: Sorry? For what?
Lena: I'm sorry I dragged you guys down here. I put the four of you in danger and almost got all of you killed! And I did it all because I wanted to see some stupid dime. I'm really sorry everyone, especially you Pink. It wasn't right of me to force you to do something you didn't want to do.
The four of them just give the teen duck touched and forgiving smiles. Webby dismisses her apology with a hand wave.
Webby: Oh, don't worry Lena. You don't need to apologize. I wanted to see the dime too.
Dewey: We all wanted to see Scrooge's dime Lena…well…all of us except for Louie…
Huey: That's right. There's no need to feel bad Lena.
Lena: But I-
Louie: Ha-bub-bub! Louie just holds his hand up to stop her. We said there's no need to apologize, so there's no need to apologize. Besides, you're our friend Lena; of course we forgive you.
Lena: You mean…you forgive me?
Louie: Of course we do. But we do have one question. His expression becomes that of worry. That nightmare you had…was it of us dying?
Now everyone is looking at Lena with gravely concerned expressions as she gets a little nervous and frightened after her frankly traumatising experience but she plucks up the courage to speak up.
Lena: Yeah. It's true. That was my nightmare.
Huey: We had no idea. Is us dying really your worst nightmare?
Lena: Of course it is. When we first met I just saw you as close friends but then…over the time I got to know you guys you became something more to me. You became… She gives a warm smile. …My family.
Dewey, Huey, Louie and Webby's beaks are wide open and then become incredibly touched with this confession.
Webby: Aww. Lena…
Lena: Webby, you were the first friend I ever made in my life. The two of us have always been an amazing team. She can't help but blush as she sheepishly rubs her shoulder. You're like the sweetest little sister I've never had before.
Webby: Webby touches her chest in response to those heart-warming words. Aww, that's so sweet! And… She twiddles her webbed foot with a sheepish blush. I actually feel the same way. You're like the older sister I've always wanted.
Lena: Really? You mean that?
Webby: Of course! I mean that from the bottom of my heart. You were the first girl to ever become my friend outside the mansion; you were never weirded out by my issues with social interaction. Instead, you treated me like a normal person even though we had only just met and…that made me feel so happy. We even created our own thing on the first day we met.
Lena: Well, of course I did. Who cares about being normal? That's completely overrated; you're cool just the way you are pink. It's who you are.
Webby smiles gratefully at her best friend for those words as Lena face the boys.
Lena: And you guys…Huey, Dewey, Louie…
Huey and Dewey are surprised that Lena is sincerely referring to them by their real names which she only usually does during intense situations.
Lena: You three…you're like the three lovable little brothers I never had…
Huey, Dewey and Louie's heart melt from hearing those words and they all look like they're about to cry.
Dewey: Do you really think of us as your little brothers?
Lena: I do.* She first looks to both Dewey and Huey._ Dewey, Huey, I know I don't spend as much time with you guys as much as I do with Louie and Webby. But over the time I have spent with you, I've really come to like you guys and realize you're both just as important to me as Louie and Webby are.
Huey: We like you too Lena. You may be rebellious, but that's one of the things that makes you, you Lena
Dewey: Yeah, it makes you an awesome older sister to us.
Lena: Thanks you guys. She then turns to Louie. And Louie. You and I have been through a lot together over these past months. The two of us…we both make the perfect team. I want you to know that you're not just a little brother to me. You're something so much more.
Louie: Louie is touched and at the same time taken aback. Why am I like that to you Lena?
Lena blushes as she sheepishly puts her hands behind her back with a warm smile.
Lena: Well…you remind me…of me, Louie. Every time I'm with you I see a part of myself in you. Somehow you understand what it's like to be. I guess that's why I like you so much.
Louie can't help but feel touched and close to tears as he blushes as well.
Louie: Wow. Uh, that's…really nice Lena. And well… you're like the coolest older sister we never had…and…you remind me of me too. That's also one of the reasons why I really like you.
Lena places her hand over her heart, close to tears in response to his words.
Lena: Thanks Louie.
Louie: If you want, the next time we have a moment alone I can tell you about it.
Lena: I'd really like that. She then looks to everyone. You're the best family a girl like me could've ever asked for. And I…I… She plucks up her courage to let it out. I love you guys.
The triplets and Webby's heart melt from hearing the incredibly loving and heart-warming confession. One by one they step up.
Webby: We love you too Lena.
Dewey: And we'll always be there for you.
Huey: Family looks after family.
Louie: And you will always be a part of it.
The 5 best friends all smile as they join together for a big group hug. Magica can't help but secretly re-emerge with her hands over her mouth, trying her best not to vomit at the display of emotion.
Louie: Hey Lena. They all separate and Lena looks to Louie. If it makes you feel better, I didn't come down here for the dime. Normally I'd avoid places like this but I came with you guys for a reason.
Lena: Was it because you were hoping to find a hidden treasure in here?
Louie: Well…that…and I guess I just like spending time with you. Louie blushes from confessing that out loud as everyone else coos.
Dewey, Huey & Webby: Awww!
Lena: Lena smiles sheepishly with a blush on her face. Oh. Well…I like spending time with you too, Louie.
Dewey, Huey and Webby grin at each other, an idea coming to their mind. The boys slowly get behind Louie and Webby with Lena. They give the two mischievous ducks a big shove, causing them to yelp. The both of them now find themselves with their arms wrapped around each other, there blush becoming deeper from the situation they find themselves in.
Dewey and Huey smile in anticipation and Webby goes giddy with excitement for the romance to occur.
Louie and Lena can't help but smile at each as they gaze into each other's eyes. The both of them slowly closed their eyes as they lean their beaks towards each other. A kiss was imminent which made the others tense in excitement, Huey prepares a camera, Webby has doe eyes and Louie and Lena's beaks were inches away from each other.
Unfortunately just as the Louie and Lena were about to have their first kiss ever, Scrooge comes out of chamber putting his dime back on and 5 kids gasp in shock when he spots them (with Louie and Lena separating quickly).
Scrooge: What the blazes are you five doing here!?
They look to each other grimacing at how they've just been caught.
Dewey: Ooh, we're so busted.
The room number catches Huey, Louie and Webby's attention; its labelled 0001 which makes everyone have an epiphany.
Louie: Ohhhh…that makes sense. The Number "One" Dime…
Webby: Was in the Number "One" Chamber. Uh, duh! She facepalms her forehead for not thinking of that sooner.
Huey: Feels like we should've figured that out sooner.
Scrooge: Scrooge proud nods for his clever idea in hiding his dime in the most obvious and fitting chamber. No one thinks to check the first one.
He gets back on topic and angrily points his cane at the kids.
Scrooge: But you shouldn't be checking at all, the Other Bin is far too dangerous!
Louie: Sorry, sorry, sorry! It was Huey's idea! He pushes Huey to cover for them much to his dismay.
Huey: WHAT!?
Lena: Before anything else could happen Lena steps and speaks up. It's on me. We wanted to see your dime and we overheard you were keeping it in here and…
Dewey: We may have snuck into the room above and broke into your Other Bin to find it. They looks down in guilt.
Webby: Sorry Uncle Scrooge.
Scrooge: You should know by now that if you want to know something all you have to do is ask. Be straight with me lassie. What if you were lost? Or hurt or eaten by the dragon?
Webby just hugs Uncle Scrooge in relief and he returns it, forgiving them before beginning to escort them back up the staircase.
Webby: There's a dragon in here?
Dewey: Oh man. Why'd we have to fight a Minotaur instead of a dragon?
Louie: There's something wrong with both of you.
Magica re-emerges balking at the display of family of relations.
Magica: Bleh! She angrily turns back to Lena, whispering to her harshly. Now, listen to your aunt and grab the dime, grab the dime, GRAB THE DIME!
Lena has just about had it with the abuse she's been forced to endure physically and emotionally and she's had enough of following her aunt ordering her around. Realizing who her real family is she glares defiantly at Magica.
Lena: No! Family is supposed to help you, not hold you hostage!
Magica: They'll turn on you.
Lena: You're the monster here and I know just the hunter to take you down!
She runs towards the stairs where Scrooge, Dewey, Huey, Louie and Webby are walking up.
Lena: Mr McDuck, there's something I need to tell you. They stop and she now has their attention. She clears her throat and prepares for the biggest moment of her life. My aunt…is Ma- She's cut off when shadows go over eyes and finds herself unable to say the name. Ma-Ma-Maaaag…I haven't checked in with her.
Louie: Louie raises his eyebrows in confusion. I thought you hated your aunt?
Lena: Lena is unable to say what she wants to say. It's as though she can't control her own mouth and words anymore. That was my maternal aunt. I'm talking about a distant one who…I only see once every 5 years. So, I got to go.
Dewey: Oh, okay, that makes sense.
Scrooge: Well, go on then lass. We'll see you on another day.
Lena touches her mouth in confusion. Something is definitely wrong with her. That was not what she was trying to tell them. She wanted to tell them about Magica, not lie to them further. And wants worse, her own body is working against her and now she finds herself unable to move at all. He aunt's large claw motions her to drop down to her knees. The shadow witch dissolves and her essence becomes darkens Lena's body as the teen duck pants heavily. Soon she is absorbed and when Lena's eyes are opened they're completely dark. Magica has completely taken possession of her body. She gets up gasping with a mixture of hers and Lena's voice much to her surprise as she takes a good look at herself with a sadistically evil expression.
Magica: I didn't know I could do that. Neat. *She lifts her hands up. *As the eclipse nears my powers grow! She shakes her head, the shadows in Lena's eyes disappear and Magica speaks in her niece's voice. Guess I'll just have to get the dime myself.
Magica-Lena runs towards the staircase, bent on commencing her evil vengeance.
Lena: Hey, where do you guys keep your sharp knives!?
Right now it would be suicide to take the dime and Webby is in possession of her Diamond Dagger so she'll have to bide her time until the moment within 8 days comes for her to make her move and take the dime.
Meanwhile, Donald and Goofy are walking down the stairs under the courtyard to the Gummi Ship Control Room. The mouse-eared lights on the wall are dim in the dark hallway. Donald walks ahead as Jiminy hangs on to Goofy's helmet. Goofy has a look of sympathy for Jiminy.
Goofy: Gawrsh, Jiminy, your world disappeared, too?
Jiminy: Jiminy looks down in sadness and sorrow. It was terrible. We were scattered. And as far as I can see, I'm the only one who made it to this castle. Donald eyes Goofy sternly.
Donald: Goofy? You know what we have to keep secret.
Goofy: Oh, right…I gotcha. Ya mean, while we're in other worlds, we can't let on where we're from. We've gotta protect the world border.
Donald: Donald gives a light glare. It's "Order" you idiot.
Goofy: Right. World order.
Goofy laughs off his mistake and Donald gives a sigh of annoyance with what's he's going to have to deal with on this trip.
Eventually the three of them come upon a crown-shaped doorway.
Goofy: I guess we'll need new duds when we get there.
Donald: Don't worry. I've got that covered.
They enter the Gummi Ship Control Room, walking across the tiled floor. The whirring of machines fills the air as giant gears spin along the walls. Mechanical arms hang down from the ceiling around a small red, yellow and orange spaceship called the Gummi Ship. The dome of the cockpit reveals three seats. Donald walks toward a large golden tube and puts a hand to his mouth.
Donald: Hello up there? Donald Duck to launch crew! Anytime you're ready.
In a hanging control booth, Donald's voice echoes out of the other end of the tube into the ears of a black-nosed chipmunk called Chip, wearing a yellow apron with Mickey's symbol in red on the centre. Chip salutes and a second chipmunk, this time with a red nose, called Dale runs toward a control panel. Dale jumps up to turn a blue lever. Steam bellows out of pipes in the ceiling as more gears spin on the walls. Dale leaps to the window and the two chipmunks watch a mechanical hand move across the room.
The hand picks up Goofy, carrying him upside down with his arms outstretched. Donald, at his annoyance of being lifted the same way, crosses his arms and frowns.
As the cockpit opens, Pluto runs into the room and jumps into the Gummi Ship just as Donald and Goofy are dropped inside.
A light spins on the wall as a mouse-shaped interstellar runway opens, lights blinking along the path. A lift moves the rocket ship, aiming it at the tunnel.
Daisy and Queen Minnie enter the room to see their departure. Donald gives her girlfriend the thumbs-up and a wink, assuring her he'll be okay as the rockets engines start up with a shower of flames. Donald epically points forward to the tunnel.
Donald: Blast off!
In the tunnel, a large neon arrow blinks on, pointing downward. The shaft below the Gummi Ship opens, and the ship falls through it, Donald and Goofy screaming.
The ship drops out of the world and the engine bursts on. The Gummi Ship blasts forward, sending the Mage and Knight into space, beginning a new adventure that is likely to determine the fate of all worlds.
To be continued...
References
(1): Tangled - Flynn vs Maximus
(2): Thor Ragnarok - Hela killing Warriors Three
