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"So..have you made your decision?" asked Mystica. "How much DOES the pink one really mean to you?"
Danny looked at Webby..who shook her head. But, Danny just walked up..and, fell to his knees.
"more than my own life..which I surrender to you."
Webby's heart sank upon hearing this. "danny, no."
Mystica smiled wide. "I knew you would come around eventually..You just needed time."
"I will do anything you ask..my mistress." said Danny, dejectively.
"So long as Webby stays safe, I will NEVER disobey you."
Mystica smiled..she then released Webby, freeing her of her bonds.
Webby ran up to Danny, and hugged him tight.
"Danny!, what are you doing?!" exclaimed Webby.
"You can't trust Mystica!, you can't..PLEASE don't do this!"
"He's made his choice, PINKY." said Mystica. "If you truly loved him, you would respect it."
Webby glared at the witch.
"And, I am not totally unfair." continued Mystica. "I will keep my end of the bargain.
..Why, I will even throw you a bonus, and help you find your dear mother."
Danny said nothing. He looked completely devoid of any resistance.
This pleased Mystica greatly..as she knew her master would be pleased to have Danny under control.
Even if she failed to obtain "the item", Danny was a worthy consolation prize.
"Now, for your FIRST act as MY Apprentice..Place your palm on this plate here." said Mystica.
Danny exhaled, then walked over to the door.
The panel was high up, so Mystica lifted Danny up with her hands.
Reluctantly, Danny placed his small hand against the imprint.
The device flashed to life as it began to scan his bio-signature.
(("Scanning..TWO GENETIC MATCHES FOUND.")) spoke the computer voice.
(("PALDINE, VALORE. 60% GENETIC Match. ORCHIDA-PALADINE, SERENE. 40% GENETIC Match."))
The door then hissed, and slowly creaked open. (("ACCESS ALLOWED."))
"Excellent.." said Mystica, as she put Danny back down on the floor.
Webby ran up to Danny, and watched as Mystica entered through the door.
"With ME, Children." said Mystica. "and, no tricks."
Webby looked at Danny..who touched her hand.
the two then followed Mystica De Spell into the new sector of the ship.
As they walked around the tube-shaped corridor, it became clear how isolated this section was.
Unlike the rest of the ship, it wasn't clean, and not only looked dusty..but, OLD, as well.
Danny shivered, knowing this part of the ship was untouched by his Uncle Scrooge,
and had remained the same as it was on the day his adoptive mother found him as a baby.
Entering another door, the group of three entered a large chamber.
..and, Danny gasped in horror at seeing the now skeletal corpses
that lay all over the room littered with destroyed and damaged equipment.
Danny couldn't move. he just froze in place, staring at all that remained of his species.
Had he not been informed of NOT being the last of his kind earlier, this would be even harder for him to watch.
But, it was still very hard to look at. This wasn't how he wanted to see others of his kind for the first time.
Webby noted Danny's anxiety, and walked over to him. she hugged him, and whispered something in his ear.
Danny breathed out, finding some comfort..but, not a whole not.
"Apprentice. TO ME." spoke Mystica.
Danny huffed, then walked over to Mystica. "y-yes, my mistress.."
"I realize this is quite..Traumatic for you." began Mystica.
"But, I need to find the ship's cargo manifest. so, get a grip and look for it!"
Danny scowled..but, didn't complain. "yes..Milady."
Danny walked off, his footsteps heavy. As he, and Webby were a good distance
away from Mystica, Webby spoke in a hushed tone. *danny..we can try to run.*
*we would never make it to the elevator.* replied Danny.
*but, you can't just do what she says!* exclaimed Webby. *she will NEVER keep her word.*
*I'm sorry, I can't risk your safety.* said Danny. *you said that you loved me..
and, after thinking about it..I think that I love you, too.
and, I'll never let anything bad happen to you, Webbigail. I'd sooner cut my own arm off than lose you.*
Webby frowned, feeling extremely guilty.
She wondered if perhaps Mystica was right,
That she was nothing but a collar, and chain keeping Danny Mystica's slave.
And, being back in this ship..made her realize something else: SHE started all this.
She was the one who released Danny from his Cryo-Chamber.
Had she left him be, he wouldn't even be here right now
But, the girl quickly banished such thoughts.
She didn't regret knowing Danny..she would NEVER regret the bond they forged.
and, despite what she did, Danny's fate wouldn't had changed Mystica's prior actions.
Still, though. Webby hated that she was being used against her friend like this.
As Danny and Webby searched, Danny found something of interest.
He picked up a device, and pressed a button.
..Which displayed a holographic image of what could only be described as a photograph.
Danny stared at the picture, which displayed an apparent family photo.
It showed two adults of his own species: a man dressed a robes and armor,
and woman dressed in similar, more elaborate robes.
The woman was holding a baby..one that looked ALOT like Danny.
Danny gasped, realizing he was looking at the faces of his parents.
He already knew from his adoptive mother what happened to his true mother.
But, he never did know what became of his true father.
"Ah. I see you found your FAMILY." spoke Mystica, who loomed over the two children.
"What do YOU know about them?" said Webby, spitefully.
"Only what my master told me." began Mystica, who looked to Danny. "Your father was a Knight,
and your mother there..was a Consular. They both had the same powers as you, and were exceptionally powerful."
Danny looked at his old family photo again..and, began to imagine what his parents were like.
He then wondered if they could see him from wherever they were..and, if they were proud of him.
"Enough of this." said Mystica, who waved her hand. deactivating the photo's image.
"I've found the manifest..the item that I have long sought after is here."
"Are you finally going to tell me what it is?" asked Danny.
"All in good time, child."
Danny scowled. "Am I not your "Apprentice", now? shouldn't you be more open to tell me things?"
Mystica chortled. "a WISE master never gives away all their secrets at once.
Especially not in the order that I am a part of."
"Meaning?.."
Mystica smirked. "We are bound by the Rule of Two. One Master, One Apprentice..No More, No Less.
and, once the Apprentice surpasses their master..they must KILL their master to become a Master themselves."
"By that logic you are ALREADY breaking your own rule." said Webby.
Mystica grinned evily. "well..that may change."
Danny crossed him arms, not liking where this was going. "So, you won't tell what this item is?"
"Only that it is the final piece of a weapon. and, that is all you need to know." answered Mystica.
Danny scowled, now REALLY not liking this.
As Mystica continued on to another door, Danny held Webby's hand.
The two said not a word as they walked forward..but, they didn't need to say anything.
As Mystica reached a door at the end of another corridor, Danny finally spoke again.
*webby..I don't regret anything.* said Danny, softly.
*i am glad that you woke me up. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.*
Webby breathed out softly. *me too.*
As Mystica opened the door, Webby grew more worried. *danny..we can't let her-*
*i know what I am doing..just trust me.* said Danny.
Despite her reluctance, Webby nodded.
..She still believed in her friend.
Mystica entered a large rotunda..and, smiled wide upon seeing what lay at the center of the room.
Danny and Webby soon entered, and they both froze at what lay before them.
Hooked to a machine..was the LARGEST crystal that either of them had ever seen.
It was roughly the same size "The Spear of Selene" itself, and shimmered with different colors like a rainbow.
Both Danny, and Mystica could feel the power radiating from it.
It was Tremendous. Like the raw power of the very SUN itself.
"The Master Crystal of Kaiburr.." spoke Mystica, spreading out her arms.
"One that makes the mere fragments that WE possess seem like glorified glow rocks in comparison."
Danny and Webby continued to stare at the massive stone. "what..IS it?"
"I already told you. It is the Master Crystal..the largest Kaiburr Crystal ever excavated." began Mystica.
"Your parents STOLE this crystal from my master when they escaped from him over many years ago."
"I don't think I even want to KNOW how this can be turned into a weapon." said Danny, with dread.
Mystica grinned. "You already have a clue." Mystica then ignited her red Plasma Sword.
"Now, picture this..only, on a much LARGER scale."
Both Danny and Webby's eyes widened in shock. "you mean..a Laser Cannon?!"
"a SUPER Laser Cannon." corrected Mystica, as she deactivated her blade.
"One with enough power to snuff out the very stars themselves."
Danny grew pale upon hearing this. "Why do I feel that isn't ALL your master wants to do with such a weapon?"
Mystica said nothing..she only grinned wickedly in response.
..Which was all the answer Danny needed to confirm his fears.
"That is just..EVIL. even for YOU, De Spell." said Webby.
"Oh, if only you knew.." said Mystica, cryptically.
"BUT, given all that I had to go through just to get this thing..I feel I deserve MORE."
With that, Mystica leapt up to a higher level, and approached the crystal.
She grinned as she placed her palm against it's surface.
Her eyes then began glowing white hot as she siphoned energy from the crystal.
"Yeeeeessss..Power. ULTIMATE POWER!" exclaimed Mystica
"It's more than I ever imagined..MORE THAN I HAD BEFORE!"
Mystica's white feathers then turned Red as she began to absorb the energy.
(("With this crystal..I shall become MORE than a Queen. I WILL BECOME A GODDESS!
I will DESTROY my master..I WILL BE THE MASTER! And, I will-ACK!"))
Mystica was suddenly knocked off by a green energy bolt.
Her link to the crystal severed, she reverted to her normal complexion.
as the witch rose up to see what hit her..gasped to see none other than Magica standing before her.
..and, with her was Scrooge McDuck, Mrs. Beakley, and Donald Duck.
"YOU!?" exclaimed Mystica. "How did you-!?"
"I hid us within Danny's shadow.." explained Magica. "Your favorite trick, I recall."
Mystica glared at Danny. "you little sneak..YOU DECEIVED ME!"
Mystica couldn't suppress the smirk growing across her beak. She didn't know how to feel.
On one hand she was furious at being betrayed..but, at the same time. She felt PRIDE.
This was just the kind of trick she would pull on someone else.
"Clever boy..BUT, YOU ARE ALL TOO LATE!" exclaimed Mystica.
"I have the Master Crystal now. and, with it's power..I will EXPUNGE you pests like little bugs!"
Scrooge grinned, then raised up a diamond-topped cane.
He then tossed the cane like a spear..lodging it deep into the master crystal.
((*CRAAACK!*))
Mystica stared in horror. "no."
The rupture grew ever larger, energy crackling from it.
"Timetogo." said Donald, really fast.
As the group ran out of the room, Mystica just screamed as the room filled with a blinding light.
"NOOOOOOOOOOO!"
((*KA-VOOOOOOOM!*))
Magica quickly encased them all into a bubble of energy.
The shockwave from the explosion then shot through the tube-like corridor like a cannonball.
..Then, everything went black.
*BZZZZ!*
Danny slowly opened his eyes..and, starred at a bright green digital clock.
It read: [12:42PM]
He groaned as he began to rise up, finding himself in a bed.
Danny was confused, unsure how he got here.
He recalled his Uncle Scrooge destroying the Master Kaiburr Crystal..
An explosion, but..nothing else.
Had he been knocked unconscious?, Was everyone else okay?!
As Danny got out of bed..he noticed something was wrong.
He felt alot TALLER, now.
Danny quickly ran to a mirror that hung on the wall..and, nearly screamed.
He saw not the reflection of a Twelve year of child..but, the face of a Twenty-Four year old man.
It was certainly his own face..but, he was somehow older now.
..and, Taller. much, MUCH taller.
"what on..Earth?!" said Danny, surprised at the sound of his own voice.
"ngh..danny?" spoke a female voice.
Danny looked back to the bed, and saw a figure rise up from it.
It was a female duck with short, feathery hair.
At first glance, she resembled his mother..BUT, Danny quickly recognized who it was.
"Webby?!"
Webby sat up, and yawned as she stretched out her back.
Like Danny, Webby was grown up, too (or, as "grown" as she could be compared to him.)
Danny had to pause to look at her. Webby looked so..beautiful.
Not, only that. but when she spoke, her voice sounded so soft, and soothing.
Webby hadn't just grown up..she had GROWN into a lovely example of an avian woman.
"morning, honey..did you sleep well?"
Danny paused to muse of what Webby said. (Did she really just call him "Honey?!")
"uhh..I guess so, yeah." said Danny.
Webby looked at Danny. "What's wrong, hon? you look..confused."
Danny scratched his head. "a little..I'm not sure where I am at, or what is going on."
Webby looked concerned. "Maybe you should rest. You might have a concussion."
"probably.." said Danny, still unsure.
As Danny returned to the bed, and laid back down..he froze as Webby embraced him.
her feathers felt so soft against his bare skin. it felt so..relaxing.
Danny then looked at his hand, and noted a gold ring around his finger.
Webby had a similar ring around her own finger.
It was CLEAR to him now. He and Webby were adults, and MARRIED.
He couldn't had just been sleeping..So, perhaps he was experiencing a vision of the future.
a very VIVID vision unlike anything he'd experienced before.
"What do you remember, Honey?" asked Webby.
Danny decided to play along. If this was a vision, he had to see it through.
"Just..old memories, is all."
"Like what?, we've had many good memories.." said Webby.
"I think I had a dream..about that day with Mystica, and the Master Kailburr Crystal." answered Danny.
"Oh..that." said Webby. "That isn't a favorite of mine."
"sorry..I don't mean to open any wounds."
"It's okay..it wasn't all bad." Webby then leaned over, and kissed Danny.
Danny smiled. forgetting that he wasn't really an adult,
he then leaned over, cupped Webby's feathery face, and kissed her beak deeply.
They both felt a "zingy" sensation as Danny held the kiss.
Once they finally parted, Webby looked elated. "WOW." said Webby.
"you haven't kissed me like THAT since our wedding day."
Danny smiled. "I'm feeling nostalgic, today."
"Then, maybe we should whip out the ol' photo album, then." said Webby.
"OH, wait.." Webby got out of bed. "We should check on the kid."
Danny blushed at this. "KID?!"
"yeah..our baby." Danny fell out of bed upon hearing those words.
He quickly got up, and approached Webby as she leaned over a crib.
As he neared..he found a single, football sized EGG nestled in a blanket and pillow.
"is that..YOURS?" asked Danny.
"It's OURS." replied Webby, as she gently caressed the shell.
Danny cracked a smile, stunned at the prospect of being a father.
He was starting to like this future.
"Does it..have a name?" asked Danny.
"Well..If it's a girl, her name will be "MELENA."
Danny chuckled at this. "and, if it's a Boy?"
"Well, you suggested "Leno." said Webby.
"of course I would.." muttered Danny, understanding the 'theme'.
*CRACK!*
Both Danny and Webby gasped as they saw the egg shell rupture..from the inside.
"OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH!" exclaimed Webby, hysterical. "Our baby!..IT'S HATCHING!"
Danny stared as the egg cracked some more.
He managed to make out a tiny, feathery hand..and, then-
(("Danny?..DANNY!"))
Danny fluttered his eyes open..and, saw Webby looming over her.
Like himself, she was a child once more. and, they were back in the ruins of the spaceship
His very vivid vision of probable future..had ended.
Webby quickly embraced him tightly. "I thought I lost you.."
Danny hugged Webby back. "I'm not going anywhere."
As Webby helped Danny back onto his feet, the adults themselves began to awaken as well.
"oh, circe.." groaned Magica. "will ringing in head ever be silent?!"
Scrooge helped Magica up..who smiled warmly at him.
Mrs. Beakley also rose up, rubbing her head. "Where is Donald?"
Danny had an awkward look on his face. "uhh..Well, let's just say: "he's got your back," Mrs. Beakley."
Mrs. Beakley turned, and saw Donald was flattened against her back. "oh."
As Scrooge and Magica helped to peel Donald off of Mrs. Beakley,
Webby ran up to her "GRANNY!" Mrs. Beakley the scooped her up.
"Thank goodness you are safe, dear." said Mrs. Beakley. "I was so worried."
"I'm okay, Granny. Danny kept me safe." Webby then hopped back down, and lightly punched Danny's shoulder.
"That was a good one there. Even 'I' thought you gave up to that witch!"
Danny smiled sheepishly. "well..I knew I couldn't fight Mystica without endangering you, Webby.
So, I had to play along with her to keep you safe..AND, find out what she was looking for."
Danny then looked to his Uncle Scrooge. "Fight Smarter, not Harder."
Scrooge nodded with pride.
"Thank you, Danny." said Mrs. Beakley, as she put Webby down.
"Webbigail means so much to me. You now have my absolute trust."
Danny smiled. then, Webby approached Danny..a warm smile on her face.
Danny blushed, still recalling his future vision when they were married.
Was it really an absolute future?, or just a possible one among many.
But, as Danny looked into Webby's bright eyes..he sensed his future was clear.
Danny then approached Webby, facing her. "webby..I know it's a bit late to be asking you this."
"What? asked Webby.
Danny looked at her. "Did you..REALLY mean it when you said that you loved me?
I will understand if you don't..really. Things were tense back-"
Danny was cut off by Webby giving him a quick "peck" on his cheek.
(Which made Mrs. Beakley beak drop open in shock.)
"yes." said Webby. "I really like you, Danny. and, I don't care if you are an Alien.
I feel like we are meant to be together. I thought we were just friends..at first.
But, after you nearly drowned that one day. I knew that I couldn't live without you.
I want us to ALWAYS be together, Danny. I feel like..we're SUPPOSE to be together."
Danny smiled, his face red. "I feel that way too, Webby." Danny then chuckled lightly.
"It's funny..Mom was always afraid that I would never meet someone who could love me as much as her.."
Danny looked at Webby. "But, you are so much like my mother, Webbigail.
It's like you are the only girl on this planet who CAN love me like she did."
Webby smiled, then held Danny's hands. Danny smiled back at her.
Both of them realizing what was going to happen right now.
the two leaned closer, closing their eyes as the puckered their lips.
This was it..their first, REAL kiss.
..They inched closer, and closer.
and, then-
((*KA-POOF!*))
In a flash of light, and a puff of smoke..Mystica De Spell suddenly appeared.
..and, she was looming right over the two "lovebirds"
[End of Part 15]
[Author Notes]
So much is happening here..Where to begin?
Well, for starters. I decided to throw the DannyxWebby shippers a bone, and have Danny experience an immersive
vision of a possible future where he is married to Webby, and they are both expecting a baby that is named after Lena.
(Don't question it, just roll with it.)
And, yes. that is suppose to be one, huge "Kyber Crystal." Which I named "Kaiburr" here,
as that was the ancient name for the crystals in the Old Republic Era of Star Wars.
(Yes, I know the plot of a "Super Laser" has been done to death SO MANY times.
But, in this context it can work better than how "others" have used it.)
And, a piece of trivia.
The names of Danny's parents are a references to the words "Valor", and "Serenity"
(with "Paldine" being a variation of "Paladin", and..well, you can tell Serene's maiden name was "Orchid")
Apologies for the LACK of a long, theatrical battle scene..BUT, I felt Scrooge would 'get this over with.'