A Christmas Peril

A Disney Duck Fanfic:

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

Contains Major Spoilers to Double Triangle Trouble and Braced Company

Written By:

Stef with an F and Nightw2

Disclaimers: Disney owns most of these characters. Dumbella's saga as Bella Widgeon McQuack was designed by Stefwithaf. The following saga characters were also created by Stefwithaf: Melanie Widgeon, Cindy Ganderquack, Jeffery Ruddy, Ashley Ruddy, Ronnie Mallard, Lisa Mallard, and Detective Doberman Pincher

The following future characters were created by a joint effort by Nightw2 and Stefwithaf: Regina Duck / Lady Lightning, Brianna Duck / Demigoddess, Shannon Duck / Think-Tank, Skylark McQuack, Beau Campbell, Bonnie Volt, and Mage. Also the personas first created in Double Triangle Trouble: Speed Prince, Major Mind, and Kid Quackules.

Time Setting

The action of this story mostly takes part six months after Braced Company, which is roughly nine years after the time setting of the Darkwing Duck cartoon series. Parts of the story will also take place twenty-five years in the future of this stories setting.

WARNING

This story contains some adult themes; therefore it has received the Teen rating. This could but not necessarily so pertain to every chapter, yet may include: moderate language and violence, and sexual themes.

Chapter 10

"Ronald Moloculo Mallard!" a new voice shouted. "Is that truly you?"

Mage blinked before responding, but when he did, when he looked up, he saw Morgana staring at him with fire in her eyes.

"Yes," he answered. "Yes Mom, it is me."

Lady Lightning rolled her eyes. She took a deep breath before continuing. "Uncle Ronnie?"

She bit her bill as she tried to understand what was going on.

Demigoddess walked over to Think Tank and pulled her into a hug. She didn't dare boast right now. But she now knew if Beau was willing she would have him for herself. Shannon surely lost the crush battle if Beau was truly her brother.

Shannon made a half smile.

"Yes, this is very shocking news," Think Tank stated. "I have an older brother, and an older sister, who are affiliated with criminals."

"Well, it wouldn't be the first time something like has happened in this family, no offense," Quiverwing added.

"Yeah Gos." Mage smiled at his older sister.

Quiverwing crossed her arms.

"I think I am on Morgana's side on this one. Why did you deceive us? Even people in your own time?"

"It's a long story. Dad knows. You know. Who else would you and he trust?"

Quiverwing nodded. "Makes sense."

"Lisa decided to go the SHUSH route instead."

Mage looked into Shannon's direction.

"I do hope everything with your family works out, but what if time implodes?"

Beau and Dewey walked into the prison. A film of snow, wedged into their webbed feet.

Dewey walked up to the desk. "I know it is not exactly visiting hours, but I must see Ashley Ruddy."

The duck at the desk looked at the two young male ducks in front of her.

"I'm sorry hons, but Miss Ruddy is unavailable tonight."

"Could you make an exception?" Beau asked.

"It's Christmas time!" Dewey added.

The police officer frowned. "Hon, that is not it. She's not here anymore. She was brought into the hospital. Turns out she is pregnant. She hid it from all of us the last six months! Unbelievable!"

"Which hospital?" Dewey asked.

"Are you family?"

Dewey looked at Beau.

"Yes."

"What's you name?" she asked.

Beau hesitated for a second but then the officer started to speak again.

"Wait..."

Beau turned back around and faced the police duck. The officer looked deep into Beau's eyes.

"Okay, yeah, I see the resemblance. Are you her brother Jeff?"

"Yes," Beau lied. "So if you can please tell me? What hospital?"

The officer quickly searched some paper work.

"It was all so hasty, how she just collapsed in Detective Pincher's arms, such a shock. I believe she was taken to Duckburg General."

"Thanks," Dewey replied as he nudged Beau to follow him. The police officer seemed dangerously chatty.

The two left the prison and went back into the cold. Dewey could not help but make a sideways glance in Beau's direction. He did not much look like him. In fact, he was sure Beau was not his son at all. He was Tank Muldlefoot's son. Ashley was already pregnant when the two of them made love that one day. And at the wedding when she seemed so distant. She knew. And then her mother and her stepfather, both villains showed up and caused her more heart break.

"Ashley..." he whispered under his breath. "Why didn't you tell me?"

Beau looked at Dewey, his eyes curious.

Dewey turned away not knowing to say. The duck beside him was in boy, almost six years older than him but was wondering if he was Dewey's son. No he was not. But Dewey had to wonder if he told Beau about his birth father would he tell him about the child he shared with the love of his life? Would Tank win Ashley's love over Dewey? Would his daughter ever come to exist?

Melanie, and the present day Ronnie and Lisa sat on a futon in Melanie's old room. On the TV was an old Christmas movie they each watched a half a dozen times even though Lisa herself was only five years old.

Ronnie turned to Melanie. He knew Bella said no, but he was really curious. "We should go to the tower."

Melanie bit her bill, and shook her head. "As much as I hate being in the dark I rather be here where it is safe. Though, I wouldn't mind knowing what mom and Aunt Daisy are talking about."

Ronnie raised an eyebrow, "But why did you agree for us to come here then, if you didn't want me to sneak my power anyway?"

Melanie smiled.

Lisa crossed her arms. "But I don't want to go to the tower. I rather be here."

"Oh Lisa why are you such a chicken? You can probably blast those robots to the moon by the blink of an eye!" Ronnie shouted.

Lisa stared Ronnie in the eyes. "But we are just kids."

Ronnie rolled his eyes.

"The kids of Darkwing Duck though. So I am splitting this lemonade prison cell."

Lisa stared at Ronnie, but when she was sure he was serious, she grabbed his arms and the two of them disappeared.

Bella tried to smile as she stood up. Daisy looked at her.

"So she asked, are you going to tell Launchpad that you want him to be Melanie's father?"

Bella nodded.

Melanie walked into the room then and looked at both her mother and Aunt Daisy, suspiciously.

"Did someone say my name?" she asked. She studied the two of them carefully.

"Aren't you supposed to be in your bedroom Melanie?" Bella asked.

Melanie nodded. "Yes probably. Though, I am worried."

"Why are you worried?" Bella asked her daughter. "Launchpad can take care of himself. And the world has been in much great peril. You might recall my wedding."

Melanie nodded.

"That's true."

"Where's Ronnie and Lisa?" Bella asked.

"Downstairs still, watching Snowflake the Penguin Saves Christmas," Melanie lied. "We were hungry so I decided to go raid the refrigerator when I heard my name."

"Ah," Daisy replied. "Well Melanie honey, there are some cheesecake tarts in the fridge, you each may have one but the rest are for the Christmas festivities. But then again dinner is almost ready but if you are hungry, you may ask your uncle how much longer he will be. But don't blame me if he goes off."

Melanie smiled, though it was true her Uncle Donald had a short temper, she often had the skill to have him wrapped around her little finger. "Okay thanks."

"You are welcome."

Melanie took off into the kitchen.

Daisy grabbed the edge of the couch.

"Oooh."

"Daisy?"

"Bella...I think the baby is coming. Donald!" she shouted.

Donald, who was in the kitchen cooking, nearly tripped over his niece rushing out.

"Daisy, what is it?"

"Turn off that stove and drive me to the hospital. The baby is coming."

To Be Continued