A/N- Now, I don't plan to make this a crossover or anything. But some Ducktales elements will have mention or very minor parts in this one. That's inevitable. Anyway, on with the chapter!

Chapter 2- A Favor

Gosalyn stood, leaning against the wall of a short alleyway. Over her right shoulder, she could see a large, fancy hotel just across the busy street. She knew that they wouldn't be able to stay there. Way too easy of a target.

Over her left shoulder she could see Negaduck conversing with a very shady individual. She knew that the gruff looking dog was probably an old "business" associate of his. Gosalyn hated the idea of dealing with that sort. It made her feel even worse about her situation. However, she knew that it was impossible to avoid. To slightly ease her mind, she stared back over at the hotel and watched as people from all walks of life passed her by without the slightest glance.

Suddenly, she felt a hand on her other shoulder. She jumped and turned. Negaduck grinned back at her.

"Honestly, dear, who did you expect?" he asked, a hint of a laugh in his voice.

Gosalyn couldn't help but smile back. "So? Do we have a place to stay?"

"Yeah. Turns out, someone who owes me a favor--well, several actually--is in town. Well, on the outskirts on the other side, but you know. He'll put us up. Let's go, Gos. You look like you could use some rest," he said gently leading her further into the alley.

…………………

Gizmoduck stared, uncertainly, across the street. Now, the mechanized hero could not be sure, but the girl who had just disappeared into the alley looked a lot like Gosalyn Mallard, Darkwing's girl.

When he was about to dismiss it as a mere figment, his built-in cell phone rang. An antenna sprang up from his helmet, and he heard the phone pick up.

"Hello?" he asked, knowing that only a select few had his number.

"Darkwing here. Can you do me a favor?" came the voice of the Masked Mallard. It was loud. It appeared that he was on the move in his Ratcatcher and that he was yelling over the wind.

"Sure. What do you need?" Gizmoduck asked, slightly dubious.

He knew that Darkwing did not usually ask for favors. Only something most horrible in nature could have happened.

"Gosalyn's gone. I think she's there in Duckburg," Darkwing replied.

This sent Gizmo for a loop.

"Gone? What do you mean? Was she kidnapped?" he asked.

There was a pause at the other end, and then…

"Yeah. Negaduck took her."

Gizmo gasped. He knew the extent of that cad's villainy well enough. The poor girl! But…he gasped again. Then it had been Gosalyn across the street! But…it looked as if she had left her spot willingly. Perhaps she had to cooperate, or he would…Gizmo did not like to even think the end of that sentence.

"My word! The cad! But…I thought he was MIA?" Gizmo asked, zipping across the street.

"No time to explain. I'm on my way to Duckburg. Meet me at the Windmill Inn, will you? Bye."

And the call disconnected. Gizmoduck scanned the alleyway, literally. There was no sign of the girl or the fiend.

"Oh no. I had a chance to save you, little Gizmo-buddy. Don't worry! We'll find you!" Gizmo said, speaking into the empty alleyway.

…………………

Negaduck pulled to a stop in front of a large greenhouse. Gosalyn gave a very short laugh.

"Let me guess…we're staying with Bushroot," she said, getting off the bike and following her love inside.

"Gee," Negaduck said, playful sarcasm in his voice, "what gave it away?"

Before they reached the transparent glass door, it had opened for them. The green half-plant, half-duck stood there before him.

"Negaduck! Long time no see! And who's--" but Bushroot stopped.

He gave Negaduck a curious look.

"What?" the former Mallard Menace asked as Gosalyn and he stepped inside.

"Isn't…I mean, isn't that the girl…?" he stammered.

"Spit it out, leafy."

"Isn't that Darkwing's kid?"

Gosalyn whirled, somewhat pompously.

"So what if I am?" she asked.

Bushroot jumped. "Well, I…I just meant…Are you here, you know, willingly?"

Negaduck put an arm around the plant-duck's shoulder, which caused him to jump even higher.

"I'll explain the need-to-know stuff later. Right now, how about a place for us to sleep?"

End Notes: So, what did you think? Please review!