Remembrance

Chapter 19

With the entrance to the Damn insight, Negaduck looked at his team. There was no way he could sneak in this many people past FOWL security, and they needed the element of 'surprise' on there side. At this point, he was against splitting everyone up, but he didn't have a choice. He had to decide who would go and who would stay.

"Ok Knobbs, this is the plan: We got to split up earlier than I thought. Neptunia and Liki, you guys have an advantage in the water, scoop the area and round up and Eggmen that are outside the facility. Also, I bet Steelbeak has an escape route planned, find it!"

"Right boss" Liki said like almost like a soldier.

Neptunia eyed him. Darkwing was acting weird, something was up. Regardless, his plan did make sense, "And what will you land dwellers be doing?"

"Launchpad and Arrow Kid, we're probably going to need help on this one. Anyway you guys can get in contact with SHUSH?"

"I already tried that" Launchpad responded, "For some reason, Hooter's changed the number to the FlashQuack. There's no way of contacting SHUSH without it."

"Someone must have gotten a hold of whatever frequency you guys use. It's the only reason why Hooter would change it all of a sudden." Negaduck thought, "Ok then, you two are going to have to fly into the city. You have to find a guy by the name of Gyro Gearloose, actually you should already know him, Launchpad."

"Gyro? Yeah we used to work for the same guy."

"Just get to him, he works freelance for the Duckberg Intelligence Agency, which is a branch of SHUSH, he'll know how to contact Hooter."

"Looks like it's you and me Honk'man!" Launchpad smiled, but then looked back at Negaduck, "You know….there's only me and one other person who knew Gyro works for the DIA. How…." Launchpad started asking the question but was stopped by Negaduck's gaze.

"Know you're enemies, is it that hard to sink into that skull?"

Morgana, who had been quit through most of this spoke up, "What about the rest of us?"

"Where going to have to wait to split everyone else up. Which means you, me, the kid, and giant dinosaur are all going to have to sneak in, undetected" Negaduck looked at the remaining teammates, "You know….dumb question….but do we really need a giant dinosaur on this one?"

Steggmutt looked sad, "But Mr. Darkwing…You don't want me to help?"

Gosylan was quick to react, "No Steggmutt, my Dad was just kidding," She looked at Negaduck and gave a face, "Weren't you…Dad?!"

"Well there's just the little problem of how to sneak him in."

Morgana smiled, "I have an invisibility spell, as long as no one touches him, it should hold."

Quiverwing thought of something, "Why don't you make us all invisible?"

"Because the spell is somewhat unstable. I would only be able to hold Steggmutt and that's it."

Negaduck looked up, "At least it's something, just make sure he doesn't touch anything. Alright then, everyone knows what to do. This is probably going to be the hardest fight any of us have faced. Just remember to keep the goals clear, Rescue the Five, Knock out Gizmoduck, stop whatever FOWL is planning to do, and make sure to say a special 'hello' to Steelbeak." He grinned.

Neptunia spoke up, "Don't forget about that civilian taken hostage."

"Oh right….him….rescue that guy…."

Morgana eyed him.

"What? I fully intend to, you have my word."

"Your word is something to argue with."

Launchpad knew time was of the essence, "Guys, we need to get going."

"Then let's do it." Negaduck said, and everyone then split up in their respected teams

Neptunia muttered to herself, "Since when did Morgana and Darkwing start fighting?"

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Negaduck, Steggmutt, Quiverwing, and Morgana came closer to the entrance, they soon realized a new challenge. Only one door lay in their sights, and it was guarded by six Eggmen.

Steggmutt didn't know what to do, "Mr. Darkwing, how can we sneak past them, I'm to big to not touch anyone, and they'll see all of you."

"I'm thinking I'm thinking!" He said in an angry tone.

Morgana then pulled out a small sack, "Quiverwing, can you attach this to one of your arrows?"

"Shouldn't be a problem." Quiverwing took the strange sack and tied it to the shaft of the arrow, "Now what?"

"Aim for the center of them, right above there heads."

Quiverwing did so and the arrow hit flawlessly. The Eggmen looked up to see the sack open and a golden sand spill into the air. All of them were out cold in seconds.

The team came up to the entrance. Negaduck inspected the bodies, "What was in that thing?"

"I guess that's one thing you don't know, I just figured a friend might like to help out."

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In Dream world six Eggmen appear, confused and dazzled. What was this place, they all thought. Then they heard an evil laugh, and giant head appeared. It was a monster and it spoke, "Boys! Get ready to meet your worst nightmare!" And the laughter continued as the Eggmen huddled together in fear.

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Launchpad and Honker returned to the ThunderQuack and quickly got inside.

"Ok kiddo, let me just make a phone call…" He punched in a few numbers on the on board phone. It rang... "Hmmm, No answer. He must be out inventing something. Maybe Mr. McD will know where he is."

Launchpad punched in another set of numbers, a familiar monotone voice picked up, "McDuck residence."

"Duckworth, its Launchpad!"

"Well this is a surprise, the boys will be so glad you called."

"I need to talk to Mr. McD, I can come visit Huey Dewy and Lewie later today….I hope"

"Very good sir, I'll get Mr. Duck right away."

The line was put on hold and a silence fell in the plane. Honker spoke up, "So how do you know the richest Duck in the world?"

"Oh I used to be his pilot. I was the cheapest one in town, so Mr. McD always hired me. I've gone on a lot of adventures with him and his family. Gizmoduck also works for him as his own personal superhero."

"Why'd you leave? When you talk about him, you sound really happy."

"Awe, I'm always happy kiddo. But for a long time those guys were my family. That's why Giz and I are always so happy to see each other. And well to answer your question, back then, I always wanted to be a superhero, but I couldn't take publicity of it all. All I cared about is helping people, so then I got the idea of becoming a sidekick, I get to help people and I don't have to deal with the crowd. I tried to help out Giz as best I could, but with all his gadgets, he rarely needed help from me. Then I heard about Darkwing in St. Canard, an ordinary guy fighting and protecting people from the evils in the shadows. I can't explain it….It just fit too perfect, I had to become Darkwing's sidekick."

"Do you miss them?"

"Always. I try to come and visit as much as possible, and I am always welcome. Mr. McD treats me like family…."

The phone cut in at that moment, and a load angry Scotsman was heard on the other end, "You BLUNDERHEAD!"

"Mr. McD?"

"What has happened to Gizmoduck. He was supposed to be back by now, protecting my money! What has that vigilante friend of yours done?"

"Mr. McD, where in trouble down here. Giz has amnesia and is fighting for the bad guys; we need to get a hold of Gyro."

"Gyro's installing a temporary security system around the bin right now."

"We have to talk to him."

"Power is down in most of that part of the city, no phones."

Honker stepped in at this point, "The power is down?"

"Yes, we've been experiencing blackouts all day."

Honker looked at Launchpad, "Duckberg's power source comes mostly from the Damn; Steelbeak must be messing with it."

"We have to hurry, hang on kiddo. Mr. McD, We'll meet you at the bin!" And with that the Thunderquack took off and made a bee line for downtown Duckberg.

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The small team continued down the corridors. Steggmutt was invisible and kept behind everyone else who were sticking to the shadows, sneaking up on whoever came their way. The corridor then branched off into a small room filled with Eggmen guarding a single door.

"Their guarding something." Negaduck whispered, "Or someone."

Morgana answered, "Probably Quackerjack and Bushroot. Steelbeak would want to keep Megavolt and Drake close."

"Now we have a new problem, too many Eggmen between us and them. Do you have anymore of that sand?"

"No. Noddoff only gives me small amounts now."

"Then were stuck…." Just then 4 Eggmen in a marching row passed by them. Negaduck thought this was odd, because this bunch could have easily have seen them. He looked at the marching group, One very, very large one, leading 3 smaller, shorter ones….It couldn't be…..

The group came into the room. The other Eggmen didn't even look up and acknowledge them. The four strange Eggmen then put on gas masks and fired their smoke guns. Tear gas flooded the room. The Eggmen all choked and fell to the floor. Then the smaller strange Eggmen wearing the masks came around injecting each one with tranquilizers.

Once the room started to clear out, Negaduck approached the strange Eggmen. Morgana tried to hold him back, but Negs shrugged it off. He came and looked straight at the large one.

"Quite the performance Tubbo, you almost had me fooled." Negs said with a half of smile.

"Oh did you really think so, I really had to time to practice for this role."

Gosylan came up at the sound of the familiar voice, "Tuskernini?"

"That's The Great Tuskernini!" He said and removed his costume in an instant. There he stood, grand and proud. The smaller eggmen did the same and that revealed Tuskernini's penguins associates.

"What are you doing here, helping us?" Morgana said

"Well Negaduck paid me a visit last night, and I decided to I didn't want to abandon my fair city. I may be a villain, but I can still have pride in my town."

"But how did you know to come here?"

"My associates we're looking for the Thunderquack all night, I figured if St. Canard was in danger, then there was no way Darkwing would sit it out. And I was right!" He said satisfactory looking at what he thought to be Darkwing. "It's just…I wish I'd ran into Negaduck here, I'm sure he's around….but I just wanted to prove I'm not a tub a lard that sits around while the world he knows crumbles before him."

"I think he knows Tubbo" Negaduck said "So now what?"

"I'm afraid my services are limited, but they are at your disposal Darkwing."

Negaduck headed for the door and kicked it open, "Then have you buddies pick these locks!"

Bushroot and Quackerjack looked up from their cages at the sound of the familiar voice, "DARKWING DUCK!" They both said in unison. Their smiles were too much, Negaduck wanted to puke.

The penguins got to work and within seconds the two super villains were free.

"Ok time for a little revenge, you two up for it?" Negaduck said looking at his teammates

"You bet Darkwing!" Bushroot said, "There's just one problem, Steelbeak put something in my head, I can't talk to plants anymore."

"Megavolt will fry whatever's in there later. Steggmutt?"

The giant dinosaur appeared out of nowhere, "Yes Mr. Darkwing?"

"I have a little game for you to play."

"Oh BOY! I love games."

"You and Mr. Bushroot are going to go around this place smashing anything that looks expensive or fragile. Any time of machinery! I want you to listen to Mr. Bushroot, he will know what you can smash."

"Oh BOY!"

Bushroot made a face, "You're sticking me with the plant eater, why don't you just shoot me here."

"Ok…." And Negaduck pulled out the Gas Gun.

"Now….Now Darkwing….I didn't mean it like that, I'll go with him."

"Good! Now Morgana you QJ find the talking tank. And QJ, we want him alive, no lethal toys."

"What about semi-lethal, as in maiming?" QJ asked with a big grin on his face.

"That will work"

"DARKWING!" Morgana snapped but not giving away his secret.

"Just kidding, I need him whole."

"Oh Pooh!" Quackerjack made a frowning face

"Tubbo? You and your boys get back into costume; your job is to go around this place knocking out as many Eggmen as you see. Drag them all up top where Neptunia and Liquidator are putting them."

Bushroot eyes widen, 'Liki's here?!"

"Yeah, outside taking care of things, like you should be doing here." Negaduck paused a moment. "I guess that's it, lets get to work people."

Gosylan made a coughing noise, "And what about me?"

"Isn't it obvious kid, you're with me!"

Morgana's defenses went up; she grabbed Negaduck by the cape and went behind the door, "I won't allow this!"

"What?'

"Dark would never leave you in the care of his daughter!"

"The reason I want the little worm to come with me is so I can keep an eye on her. I made a deal with Darkwing, and I'm not one to break deals. Besides I'm off to rescue him. He'll never believe or trust me unless I have her or you with me, and you have to take care Giz."

"I don't like this."

"Neither do I, but we have to. Tomorrow we can go back to hating each other, but today, we are going to have relay on trust. Now go with QJ and find you're friend."

Morgana gave a sigh of defeat, but then looked up and pointed her fingers; she waved them in the air and said an incantation. Instantly particles from the air dropped on Negaduck.

"What'd you do?!"

"I put a curse on you Negaduck, Whatever fate befalls Gosylan today, you will share it. If she lives you live. If she dies…you die"

"That's not fair!"

"Life's not fair, and I have to be sure you won't double cross us. It will only last 24 hours, so as long as you're good we won't have a problem."

"When this is over, I'm going to enjoy going back to playing heroes and villains. Then maybe I can watch you die."

"Like you said, Negaduck, that is for tomorrow." She opened the door and grouped up. "Quiverwing, you can go with Darkwing, just be careful."

"Yeah kid" Negaduck said in a grumbled voice, "Your fighting for two now."

And with that the group split in there respective parties.

Author's Note: To much writing….to many cameos….To much story….The chapter can't hold……lol. I hope everyone enjoyed McDuck, Noddoff, and Tuskernini coming back. I got to many positive reviews about them; I had to fit them into the final battle. Gyro comes back in the next chapter.