DuckTales © Disney
In McDuck Manor, Danny was walking down a long, empty hall.
He noted the eerie silence that had befallen the mansion..and, found it odd.
Danny could at least spot Duckworth's ghost on occasion, but even he was strangely absent.
The boy soon exited into the study room..where he was greeted by an ambush.
(("SURPRISE!")) Danny jumped at everyone he knew leaping out at him.
"Surprise?!, but it isn't my birthday!" said Danny, confused.
"Aye, we know." said Scrooge. "But, th' boys wanted to do something special fer' ye.
To celebrate th' reunion of our one broken family.."
Scrooge then approached Danny. "Ah' know about you and Donald..an', what he DID."
Danny swallowed hard at this. "Uncle SCrooge, I'm sorry that I lied to you, but-"
"It's okay, lad." spoke Scrooge. "Ah'll let it slide..JUST this once.
Ah'm just happy you, an' Donald patched things up. Maybe now things can git back to normal."
Danny frowned. "I don't think things can ever go back to what they were."
"This is true, child." said Amelia, as she approached. "BUT, that is the nature of all things.
We are born, we live, we grow..and, then we die. Nothing good ever lasts like the mountain stones."
Danny frowned..then, Webby and Dewey walked up to him.
Dewey placed his hand on his shoulder, while Webby hugged him.
Amelia smiled. "Della..was a remarkable person. and, I know you miss the love that she gave.
But, your pain hurts less, does it not? You found NEW love to mend your pain of losing the old."
Danny smiled weakly. "I am happier than I was before..MUCH happier."
"Then, you should thank your Uncle Donald..for abandoning you all those years ago." said Amelia
"WHAT?!" exclaimed Donald, feeling offended. he didn't like to be reminded of his mistakes.
"Why was it a good thing that he left me?" asked Danny.
"Because if he hadn't..You would've been present to witness your adoptive brother's hatching." began Amelia.
"You would've watched them grow, rather than enter your cold sleep that froze you in time."
"That's right." said Huey. "Had you never went int that Cryogenic Capsule,
You would've been an OLDER brother by Twenty-Four years."
"GEE..I never thought of it that way." said Danny, who looked at Donald.
"I guess you really did do me a favor. I'm sorry for being so mad at you before, Uncle Donald."
Donald smiled. "It'sallinthepast, Danny."
Scrooge then approached his adoptive great-nephew. "Danny..Ah've been thinking over something."
"What is it, Uncle Scrooge?" asked Danny.
"Well..when Ah' learned of how Donald save yer' life. It made me remember that day so long ago..
When Ah' had to give up that quest fae th' Eye of Odin to save you, an ye' mother."
Danny nodded sadly.
"well..Ah' think it's time fae me to retake that expedition." Said Scrooge.
"Th' Eye was always "Th' One that Got Away", an' Ah' think we owe it to Della to complete that Adventure."
Danny thought about it. "I don't know..It doesn't feel right to get it without mom."
"But, she IS with you, Danny.." said Amelia. "and, she always will be."
"We can do it, Danny!" exclaimed Webby. "For HER!"
Danny looked at Webby..and, couldn't stop himself from smiling.
Never had his friend reminded him of his mother's adventurous spirit than right now.
"You know..on second thought. I think you are right, Uncle Scrooge." said Danny.
"Mom WOULD want us to finish that old quest, and we can do it to honor her."
Scrooge smiled. "Ah' knew you would agree."
"But, FIRST.." Amelia walked up. "You need to brush up on your magic training, Danny.
And, I feel you are ready to learn a more advanced skill."
"Really!?" exclaimed Danny, excited. "What am I gonna learn today?!"
"Probably how to fly on a vacuum cleaner." joked Louie.
Amelia cast a glare at the green clothed duck..she then looked back at Danny.
"We can discuss it at my laboratory. Now, come my Student..We have a full day ahead of us."
Danny nodded. "Okay. (looks to the others) Bye, guys. I'll see you later, I guess."
"Can't we come watch?" asked Webby.
"I feel Danny will perform better without any distractions." said Amelia.
"BUT..if you can promise to keep quiet, You can attend Webby. IF your grandmother is okay with it."
"CAN I, GRANNY?!" exclaimed Webby, pleading.
Mrs. Beakley scowled..then, breathed out sharply. "very well..Just don't touch anything of Amelia's.
Like Mr. Gearloose, everything in that Lab is a disaster waiting to happen."
Amelia smirked, taking Beakley's snark in stride. "Calm yourself, Mrs. Beakley. It was just the ONE TIME."
"I was trapped in a pocket dimension!" snapped Mrs. Beakley, angrily.
"I floating in an empty void..FOR FORTY MINUTES!"
"I would've thought you enjoyed being in a realm devoid of chaos." said Amelia, with sarcasm.
Mrs. Beakley just crossed her arms, and grumbled loudly.
"Come, young ones..Let us depart for Scroogie's Money Bin." said Amelia.
"Ah' may accompany you as well, Amelia." said Scrooge. "There is business that needs conducted."
"Of course, Scroogie Darling." said Amelia. "If you can, please check on Mr. Gearloose.
That insufferable scientist has been pestering me lately, and I am THIS CLOSE to turning him into a rat."
"Ah' may just do that." said Scrooge. "He seems to want to show me something anyway."
"BYE, Danny!" said Dewey. "Have fun!"
"I will, Dewey. Thanks." said Danny. "oh, and Uncle Donald.."
Donald looked at Danny. "I love you."
Donald smiled "Iloveyoutoo, Danny..Besafe, now."
"Oh, don't worry, Nephew.." began Scrooge. "What could happen?"
As Launchpad drove Scrooge's limo across the bridge to the newly built Money Bin,
Danny and Webby gazed at the window, smiling with child-like wonder.
No matter how many times they came here, they were both always in awe at the building.
"We're here, Mr. McD." said Launchpad, as the Limo came to a stop in the parking lot.
"Thank you, Launchpad." said Scrooge, as he and his guest got out of the vehicle.
Danny, Webby and Amelia walked with Scrooge as they approached the elevator entrance.
as they entered, Amelia groaned a bit. feeling a mild discomfort as she walked in.
It was no secret that Scrooge paid top dollar for defenses against black magic
(which was mainly intends to defend against Magica, and other mystics with an axe to grind.)
Due to dabbling in such dark arts in her (distant) past,
Amelia always felt a brief discomfort every time she entered the Bin.
Danny used to only feel headaches every time he entered..but, now he felt just fine.
Scrooge pressed a button, taking the three down to the lower levels.
The levels were all of Scrooge's research and development took place.
(which was far away from the upper levels where business was conducted.)
*DING!*
The elevator doors opened..and, greeting them in the lobby was Gyro Gearloose.
The avian had his usual sour expression, and cast a dirty look at Amelia
(who herself shot back with an icy glare.)
"Mr. McDuck.."
"Gyro.." spoke Scrooge. "What is it that you needed to speak to me about?"
"Well, for starters. I must AGAIN protest Ms. Le Strange's presence in my creative space."
*oh, for duck's sake, not THIS again..* muttered Amelia, silently.
"GYRO. we talked about this.." started Scrooge, his tone firm.
"Her voodoo is hindering MY ingenious projects!"
"Careful, Gearloose. You may strain your arm PATTING yourself on the back." mocked Amelia.
Webby giggled while Gyro just glared at the female duck.
"ENOUGH." said Scooge. "Gyro. I am sorry, but Amelia's work holds as much priority as yer' own.
An', as I am unable to relocate her own laboratory ANYWHERE ELSE..You two will just have to get along."
Gyro growled in aggravation.
"NOW, if there is nothing else you wish to discuss.."
"just ONE. You know those crystal things that AMELIA won't let me touch?"
"What about them?"
"They've been..misbehaving."
Amelia tilted her head. "Come again?"
"Oh, just follow me.." said Gyro, as he turned around and walked off.
Scrooge, Amelia, and the children followed Gyro into the main laboratory.
As they entered, they were greeted by a friendlier face. "Hey there, Mr. McDuck!"
"Afternoon, Fenton. an', how is my Gizmosuit working out?"
Danny stared at Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera..who was in a heavily armored robotic suit.
he smiled, as did Webby. They both found the suit very cool looking
"Just GREAT!" said Fenton. "I just need another tune-up, and-"
"AHEM!" exclaimed Gyro, forcefully. "Can we PLEASE move along?"
"Oh, right..sorry, Doc."
Gyro breathed out sharply as he continued through the lab with the group.
They then stopped near the entrance to Amelia's section of the Laboratory.
It was there that a metallic safe with a transparent window of super thick glass sat.
Inside were a cluster of multi-colored crystals (not unlike the one Danny wore around his neck.)
from where they stood, the group could see that the crystals were acting up,
flashing in a randomized sequence, and floating within the spacey compartment.
"Ooooh.." cooed Webby. "They are so pretty. Like a RAINBOW!"
Danny looked as his own gold crystal..which was also flashing along with the others.
"As you can see..those crystals are not only active, but are acting up!" said Gyro.
Scrooge adjusted his glasses. "interesting..they've never done that before."
"INDEED. I would study them more closely.." began Gyro.
"but, I can't OPEN the safe without Amelia..(glares) and, she refuses to let me near them."
Indeed, the safe has a fail-safe security protocol: a Two-Duck Passkey.
The safe could only be opened if both Gyro and Amelia used their designated keycards SIMULTANEOUSLY.
"Those crystals can be destructive if misused.." began Amelia.
"and, you haven't had a very good history in handling volatile objects of power."
"THIS IS MY LAB, YOU WITCH!" yelled Gyro.
"SORCERESS." corrected Amelia, bitterly. "and, we SHARE this lab, remember!
And, you cannot even BEGIN to understand the power that radiate from those stones."
"Energy is ENERGY!, It can't be as difficult as you are making it out to be."
"Arrogant Crow!" snapped Amelia.
"Ignorant Buzzard!" snapped back Gyro.
The two then growled, and glared at one another.
*if I didn't already know Ms. Le Strange and Mr. McDuck are dating,
I would wear those two are gonna kiss any minute now.* whispered Webby to Danny.
"ENOUGH!, Both of you!" snapped Scrooge, wanting this bickering to end.
(("HE/SHE STARTED IT!")) exclaimed Gyro and Amelia in unison.
"Well, AH'M Ending it!" said Scrooge. "Gyro. Yer' attitude is causin' unnecessary problems.
Either you at least TRY to get along with other people, or I am sending you on an UNPAID vacation,
an' leavin' Mr. Crackshell-Cabrera in charge of the lab."
"WHAT!?" exclaimed Gyro, horrified at this.
"eh, sounds fair." said Amelia, not bothered by this.
Gyro tensed up, and grumbled. "fine.."
"Splendid. I will be happy to study the crystals with Gyro, then.." began Amelia.
"..AFTER Danny has concluded his training session."
"This isn't a gym you-" Scrooge clears his throat, glaring at Gyro. "oh, whatever..just be quick about it."
Danny and Webby followed Amelia into her part of the laboratory.
It had more space that Gyro's lab, and had various mystical artifacts and spell books laying about.
Amelia walked to the center of the room, standing at the center of a circle on the floor.
"Danny..step forward." spoke Amelia.
Webby gave Danny a thumbs up as he walked into the circle.
"Danny, I am so very proud of you for rising above your personal feelings,
and finding it in your heart to forgive your Uncle Donald." began Amelia.
"For awhile..I was concerned for you."
"Why?" asked Danny. "I was just angry."
"It is okay to be angry, Danny." continued Amelia. "But, one must learn to LET GO of anger.
Anger is like a flame..one that can burn into Rage. and, with it..comes HATRED."
Amelia closed her eyes, and inhaled deeply. "Long ago..I once gave into my anger, and sadness.
I didn't realize it at the time, but my failure to let go turned me into a monster.
I..did things I am not proud of. I Regret many deeds from my past."
Amelia looked at Danny. "I feared for you, Danny. When you rejected Donald,
you opened your heart to Hatred..and, risked going down the same path I did.
I am proud you found the strength to resist the pull of darkness.."
Amelia smiled. "You are stronger than I was..when I was your age."
Danny smiled. "Thank you, Aunt Amelia. I won't let you down, again."
"You never did, Danny." said Amelia. "NOW. It is time for your first less-"
Suddenly, Amelia froze. her eyes wide open as if in shock.
"Aunt Amelia?" inquired Danny, puzzled.
"What's wrong?" asked Webby, also puzzled.
Amelia gasped, as if having a panic attack. "i..i feel..I Feel-"
It was Danny's turn to gasp as his crystal suddenly dimmed. "cold." said Danny.
"I feel..COLD."
Webby was confused. She didn't feel cold at all.
((*BOOM!*))
((*BREE!, BREE!, BREE!*))
Alarms suddenly sounded, alerting to an intrusion.
But, Amelia was no fool. She knew the Bin was being attacked.
..and, she feared she already knew who it was.
"STAY HERE, Children." said Amelia, as she rose up.
"But-!"
"Do not leave this room under ANY circumstances!" commanded Amelia,
as she promptly disappeared in a puff of green smoke.
Webby ran up to Danny, and the two looked at one another.
"This is so weird. I've never seen her so..scared." said Danny.
"never?" inquired Webby.
"well..not often." corrected Danny. "The last time I saw her like that it was-"
Danny then gasped, as realization struck him.
"Since when?!" said Webby, wanting an answer.
Danny looked at Webby. "Fifteen years ago."
Webby became pale, knowing full well what Danny was referring to.
In a puff of smoke, Amelia Le Strange appeared someone in Gyro's lab.
..BUT, she ducked upon seeing Gizmoduck being flung in her direction.
Looking up, she saw a tall, dark figure emerge from the wreckage of the lab.
The figure was female, but her face was shrouded by a hood, leaving only her beak visible.
Amelia scowled, knowing full well who this was. "magica.."
The duck woman grinned as she pulled back her hood..revealing to indeed by Magica De Spell.
"Sister." spoke Magica, sarcastically. "I was hoping I might find you here."
"Don't you EVER call me that again." said Amelia, angrily.
Magica just laughed softly. "and, how WOULD you want me to address you? as "Amelia Le Strange?"
Ah..yes. that IS what you are calling yourself now, is it?"
It was at that moment, and Danny and Webby ran up..But, stopped short upon seeing Magica.
Webby tensed up, feeling a torrent of emotions well up inside her upon seeing the witch.
Webby has always been joyful, but never had she felt such HATE for Magica De Spell.
the very duck who took away her best friend, and taught her what loss really felt like.
She wanted nothing more than to attack her..but, repressed that urge.
She wouldn't risk Magica taking Danny away from her like she did Lena.
"I named myself as such because I can't stand having ANY connection to you." said Amelia, bitterly.
"You are a monster..a constant reminder of everything I have ever hated about myself."
"The feeling is mutual." said Magica, bitterly. "Just knowing you are alive disgusts me to no end."
"Glad we can agree on something." said Amelia. "Now, WHY are you here!?"
Magica grinned evilly. "I am on a mission..to recover an item of great power that Scroogie possesses."
"Well, Scroogie isn't HERE." said Amelia. "You just missed him..AND, his dime."
"I care not for that meager piece of metal." said Magica.
"What I am after..is a power even GREATER than any Number One Dime could give me."
Amelia gasped. "The Crystals?!"
"Yes, I-" Magica paused. "CRYSTALS!?" Magica then looked over Amelia's shoulder,
and saw a safe containing several crystal shards not unlike the one she possessed.
"CURSES!" exclaimed Magica. "IT ISN'T HERE!, I fought past Scroogie's defenses for NOTHING!"
Amelia raised an eye brow, puzzled at Magica's odd behavior. "What on earth are you looking for?!"
Magica glared at Amelia. "That is NONE of your concern."
Amelia shot back her own glare. "If you are after an object of power greater that Scroogie's dime.."
Amelia then flared her hands with green colored energy. "I am making it my NUMBER ONE concern."
Magica smirked. "oh, please..
*ZHHHHRRRRR!*
Magica suddenly shot a beam of purple energy at Amelia,
propelling her into a machine that busted apart upon impact.
"I have GROWN in power since we last met, SISTER." spoke Magica.
Amelia groaned as she looked up at Magica as she approached her.
"I've learned ways of the mystic arts that you can't even imagine."
"And, who taught you these new skills?" said Amelia.
Magica smirked. "You wouldn't even believe me if I told you."
Magica then grabbed Amelia by her throat, and lifted her up. "now..get out of my way."
Danny gasped as Magica tossed Amelia across the room with impossible strength,
causing the sorceress' body to collide with the glass window overlooking underwater caverns to crack.
Magica then approached the safe containing the crystal fragments.
"I am NOT leaving this place empty-handed." said Magica.
"NO!" Amelia leapt up, and fired a barrage of mystic bolts Magica.
BUT, the dark sorceress simply deflected each shot with ease.
She then caught one, and redirected it back to Amelia, singing her shoulder.
"Toiling to Scroogie has made you WEAK." said Magica. "But, then again..you ARE holding back, aren't you?"
Amelia glared Magica, her eyes burning with hate for the dark witch.
"Yess.." hissed Magica. "It isn't easy to spellcast while maintaining that appearance.
Oh, don't get me wrong. I applaud how well you can split your focus.
..but, alas. you can never truly be at full strength if you aren't FULLY focused."
Amelia looked down, frowning. Magica then turned, and began to crush the safe with dark energies.
"okay, Magica.." with that, there was a blinding flash of green energy. "You are having my UNDIVIDED ATTENTION!"
Danny and Webby just froze in shock at what they saw.
Magica turned, and grinned at the duck who now stood across from her.
Gone was Amelia's blonde, curly hair. It was now jet black, and straight.
Her eyes sported green eyeshadow, and she looked "older" than she was before.
And, Her red dress had also changed, now a black gown with blue details.
'Magica' grinned wide. "Finally. It is good to see you again..Magica De Spell."
[End of Part 11]
[Author Notes]
"gotcha.."
I cannot believe I made it THIS far into the story, and no one figured out that 'AMELIA Le Strange'
was really Magica De Spell (the original version) all this time!
(I mean, her name practically spelled it out. "Amelia" is Magica's name in the Italian Duck Comics,
and "Le Strange" was Lena's intended surname, which is similar to De Spell.)
But, yes. there are TWO Magicas. The question is..WHY?! Who is the REAL Magica?
Well, the answer to that question will definitely be in the next chapter.
But, until then..I will leave you with this Smoking Gun.
(It won't be the only one before this story is done.)