DuckTales © Disney
"how many times do I have to say this?..I'M NOT DEAD!"
It was in the early afternoon, and Della was standing at a booth at the Social Security office.
And, needless to say, she was having a difficult time trying to get her old accounts reopened.
..Given that for the past twelve years, "Adelle Thelma Duck" was declared DECEASED by public records.
"I am sorry, Miss." spoke the teller. "But, our records show that particular name is no longer valid."
"LOOK. I'm not dead, and never WAS dead." said Della. "I was just missing..for TWELVE YEARS!"
"Well, in that case you can reapply under our "Absentee Clause." explained the Teller
"Just sign..(*lifts up TALL, heavy stacks of papers*) the paperwork."
Della groaned, pinching her brows in aggravation. *oh, for gods sakes..*
Despite her frustration, Della picked up the stacks of papers, and carried them away.
Knowing full well she would never get them all signed in time,
she made her way out of the building, and approached an old car.
..Only for a gust of wind to blow the papers out of her grasp.
"CHEESE AND CRACKERS!" cursed Della, angrily.
The car door opened, and Donald quickly ran out.
"DON'TWORRYDELLA!, I'LLGETTHEM!" exclaimed Donald, as he frantically ran to catch the papers.
As the duck scurried all over the street..SOMEONE was watching him.
In a shady part of an alley, a hidden figure began to film this scene using a smartphone.
Once Donald succeeded in catching MOST of the paperwork,
He and Della retreated back into the car, and began to drive off.
The shadowy figure then retreated back into the alley..and, followed the car by motorcycle.
Inside the car, Della huffed sharply as she sorted through the mess of papers.
"I can't believe this..Twelve Years gone, and I suddenly don't exist anymore."
"WELL, I'DID'TELLYOU-"
"Donald, PLEASE. don't rub it in." snapped Della, still aggravated.
"Sorry.." said Donald, as he focused on driving.
"So..Youhaveanyplans?" asked Donald, changing the subject.
"Well, Uncle Scrooge is talking about renewing that one adventure that we never finished."
"THEEYEOFODIN!?"
"yeah, that." confirmed Della. "I was skeptical at first. That adventure isn't one I like to reminisce about.
BUT, I don't like leaving anything unfinished. I would like to cross it off out list."
"Don'tyouthinkyououghttosettledown, andtakethingsslow?" said Donald.
"YouonlyJUSTgotbackhome, andNOWyouwanttogoonanother-"
"I can't go anywhere until I get this paperwork done." said Della.
"Oh." said Donald.
"We also need to hire a captain brave enough to sail those waters." added Della.
Donald raised an eyebrow. "NotthatI'mcomplaining, but..haven'tIalwaysdonethat?"
"Not anymore your not." said Della.
Donald tensed up at this. "Whynot!?"
"Because you DON'T want to go on adventures with us, you never did." said Della.
"I was being selfish forcing you to do something you didn't want to do. So, I'm not doing it, anymore."
"It'strue, Iwouldrathergofishingthansurfonlava.." began Donald.
"But, Iwentonthoseadventurestoprotectyou, tokeepyousafe!"
"Despite MOST of the time, we were saving YOU." said Della, with sarcasm.
Donald finally pulled the car over. "Okay, WHATisgoingon!?"
"What do you mean?"
"You'vebeenactingstrange, Della! Eversincewegothome,you'vebarelyspokenawordtome.
And, wheneveryouDO, yourtonesoundsso..Hostile. What'swrong?!"
Della crossed her arms, exhaling. "Dewey told me everything, Donald..EVERYTHING."
Donald looked at Della as if confused. "Huh?"
"When I disappeared, you blamed Uncle Scrooge and turned your back on him." began Della.
"You took the boy-MY EGGS, and never spoke to him for over a decade!"
Donald breathed out. "Iwasangry, alright! But, thingsaredifferentnow-"
"Let me FINISH." said Della. "You took my eggs..but, you LEFT Danny!"
Donald swallowed hard, realizing he was in trouble. "Della, I-"
Della suddenly began to tear up. "why?..WHY did you do that?!" exclaimed Della.
"You KNEW how much I wanted Danny to watch them hatch, and be their big brother.
WHY did you abandon MY SON, and never come back for him!?"
Donald looked down, unsure how to answer. "Idon'tknow, sis..Ijustdon'tknow."
"I think you DO know." said Della. "You blamed him as much as you blamed Uncle Scrooge."
Donald wanted to object..but, couldn't. "Iknow..Iwaswrong, butthingsaredifferentnow."
"I know..Dewey told me how you saved his life." said Della.
"That is the ONLY reason I decided to forgive you for betraying my trust like that."
Donald cringed upon hearing Della say those words.
"You need to speak with Louie." said Della "He thinks very highly of you, Donald.
But, he is treating Danny like YOU treated our uncle. and, I don't want them to go a decade without talking.
I know he won't listen to me..but, he may listen to you."
Donald breathed out. "yeah..Okay." Donald then looked at his sister "Arewegood?"
"I don't know. I want to be angry with you.." began Della
"But, Danny says you've been very nice to him..NICER than you've ever been."
Della breathed out. "I suppose if I ever want to see my boys happy again.
I have to set a good example for them, So..Yes. We're good, brother."
Donald smiled. "Iwon'tletyoudownagain..Ipromise."
"I know. and..Thank you for looking after my boys while I was gone." said Della.
Donald smiled. "Nexttime, I'lllookafterALLofthem. Iswearit."
As Donald resumed driving, the stranger on the motorcycle also resumed tailing him.
As Donald and Della returned to McDuck Manor, they were met with a bit of a commotion.
Upon exiting the vehicle, the Duck Twins approached the already wide open doors,
and found a team of workers setting up some decorations while Scrooge ordered them around.
"Be CAREFUL with that!" exclaimed Scrooge. "Now, put that there..NO, THERE!
(*CRASH!*) HEY!, You break that, YE' BUY IT!"
"Hello, Uncle Scrooge." said Della. "How goes the preparation for the Wedding?"
"As good as it can be, lass." said Scrooge. "Ah'm followin' Duckworth's instructions to a TEE.
(sigh), times like this Ah' wish he were still alive to do all this himself."
"You'll do okay, Uncle Scrooge." said Della. "I am sure Magica appreciates what you are doing for her."
Scrooge frowned. "Ah' just hate that she has to marry me under her "Amelia" alias.
Ah' wish she didnae have to hide who she really is from th' world..But, We both know how th' media would react."
"Youcouldalwayshaveasecond, privatewedding." suggested Donald.
Scrooge stroked his chin. "hm..Ah' suppose so."
"MOM!" Della looked..and, saw Louie of all people running after her.
To Della's surprised, he hugged her. "L-Louie?!
"Mom, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to be such a selfish brat. I DO LOVE YOU!"
Della smiled warmly. "oh, Louie..It's okay."
"Where is Danny?, I really need to talk to him."
"I am afraid you won't find him here around all these strangers, hon." said Della.
"You know he can't be seen by anyone other than family, or close friends."
"Do you know where he might be?!" repeated Louie. "I need to see him..I need to tell him that I'm sorry."
"Now, Louie. Iamsurethatheforgivesyou." said Donald.
"I NEED to tell him." repeated Louie, again.
"Well..you could try looking over at Launchpad's." said Della.
"Okay. thanks mom, and I'm-"
"STOP apologizing, son. The past is PASSED." said Della.
Louie nodded, then ran off.
"WELL. Glad that crisis has been resolved." said Scrooge.
"NOW, all Ah' need to worry 'bout is getting me a Wedding Photographer."
"I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER!" called out a voice.
The three Ducks looked to see a female duck run up.
"And, WHO might you be?" asked Scrooge.
The Female Duck then extended her hand out. "Margaret Donna Duck, sir."
"And, do YOU have experience with a camera?"
"Certainly, sir. I even have some samples for you to look at."
Margaret then show Scrooge some nature pictures on her phone.
"Hmm..These are of high quality. But, ANYONE can take pictures O' Trees an' Flowers." said Scrooge.
"Oh, I agree, Mr. McDuck. Perhaps I should PROVE my craft
by photographing your mansion for you. You can even keep what you like FREE OF CHARGE."
Scrooge grinned at that. "Ahh..You spoke me' favorite words. Very well..You may photograph me mansion.
If Ah' like what Ah' see, then you will have th' job as the me wedding photographer."
"Thank you, sir. It will be my pleasure."
Margaret the turned, and faced Della. "Say..you look just like the famed explorer Della Duck."
"Well, funny story. I'm actually-"
"HI-YA, TOOTS!" said Donald, as he tipped his hat.
"DONALD!" scolded Della.
"Oh, my. aren't you just charming, mister.."
"DONALDDUCK." Donald then took Margaret's hand, and kissed it.
"MY, you ARE a charmer."
"Please excuse my brother, Margaret."
"Oh, it's no trouble at all. I find it rather cute..and, call me "Daisy."
"Fine..DAISY. We'll just leave you to your work." Della then dragged Donald off.
Daisy Duck then smirked as she too walked off..and, ducked behind a corridor.
she scanned the area, then drew out her smart phone and made a quick phone call.
"It's me..Everything is going perfectly." whispered Daisy. "RELAX, I have full access to McDuck's Mansion.
If he IS hiding something here, We'll soon know what it is. EVERYONE will."
Daisy paused to listen who was on the other line. "Yeah..uh-huh.
Okay, I gotta go. I've got some glamour shots to snap."
Daisy then put her phone away, and made her way deeper into the mansion.
Louie quickly made his way to Launchpad's shack, and rapidly rapped at the door.
(("That YOU, Dewey?!")) called a voice that sounded like Lena's
The door opened. "You got that pizza that-OH..it's you." said Lena, upon seeing Louie.
"Is Danny here?" asked Louie.
Lena shrugged. "Maaaaybe.."
"Come ON, Lena. I really need to talk to him."
"He and Webby are busy. But, I can take a message, if you want."
"I 'WANT' to talk to my brother." scowled Louie.
"Oh, so NOW he's your brother.." said Lena, bitterly.
"LENA!?..Whose at the door?" called Danny's voice.
"Nobody, Dan!" answered back Lena.
"DANNY!, IT'S ME!, LOUIE!" called Louie, loudly. "I JUST WANT TO TALK!"
Despite Lena trying to shut the door..Danny walked over, and opened it.
(Webby also ran up, and began to glare at Louie. as if WARNING him to choose his words carefully.)
"Danny. I just want to say that..I'm sorry." said Louie.
Danny looked at Louie, his expression unreadable.
"Look, I really miss having you around.." continued Louie.
"and, I feel just awful about what I said to you. I'm glad you're my brother."
Danny paused. "It's..okay. We both have done things in anger that we're not proud of."
"So, you..forgive me?"
Danny smiled, then gave Louie a tight hug. "I do.." said Danny,
as he parted from his brother. "but, you may need to win the girls over."
Indeed, Webby and Lena cast glares at Louie. "FINE.." groaned Louie.
"what do I have to do to make you two forgive, and forget this whole thing?"
Webby and Lena looked at each other..THEN, they both grinned evilly.
"get the "Fuzzy-Wuzzy Bunny" suit." said Lena.
Louie gulped hard. "oh, no.."
[Four Hours Later..]
Daisy Duck grumbled in aggravation. The wedding McDuck-Le Strange wedding was close to starting,
and while she took some good pictures of the mansion interior, she didn't find anything "scandalous."
Rumors had been floating over Scrooge McDuck hiding 'something' in his mansion.
He was always going on "expeditions", and alot of extraordinary incidents in Duckburg were linked to HIM.
NOW, word had passed of Scrooge McDuck's long abandoned airfield suddenly being destroyed,
with no official records of demolition. and ALL media being closed off from the site.
Daisy had to find something, ANYTHING to report to What-In-The-World News.
..or, this whole McDuck Investigation would be a BUST.
(("..I'm telling you, It was RIGHT THERE!")) spoke a voice.
(("Then, where is it?")) spoke another voice.
Curious, Daisy decided to investigate the source of the voices.
She looked, and saw two male ducklings One in a blue short, and another in a red shirt and cap.
The one dressed in red was holding a pair of diving fins, and some cloth that was white and yellowish-orange.
"It's the most important piece!, if we can't find it, Danny's gonna miss the ceremony!"
"I'm sure I saw it around here, SOMEWHERE.."
Daisy grew suspicious, all her alarms as a reporter going off at once.
Who was this "Danny?", and what were these kids looking for so he could attend McDuck's Wedding?
"FOUND IT!" One of the Ducklings waved a false Duck Beak around.
"AT LAST!, Quick. Let's get to Launchpad's, so Danny can get dressed for the party!"
As the pair ran off, Daisy immediately followed them from a safe distance.
This sounded like 'The Scoop' she was searching for.
Daisy crept silently outside the mansion, and watched as the two ducklings entered an old shack.
(an odd structure to find within the grounds of a Mansion.)
She silently rushed over, and listened for the voices inside.
(("We found them!")) spoke a voice.
(("That's great guys, thanks!")) spoke another voice. (("Now, just give me a second while I go change.."))
Daisy tried to climb up to a window..but, it was too high.
So, she looked around, and found some old tires and boxes laying around.
She hastily stacked them, and then climbed up to look inside the building.
..Inside she saw the two boys again..as well as another one (wearing a bunny suit for some reason)
With them were two girl ducklings. (ONE looked familiar to her, somehow.)
Then, another walked into the room..and, Daisy nearly gasped upon seeing him.
He was a young boy..BUT, he wasn't a Duck, NOR was he even a Dog.
he looked like some kind of hairless ape. One that she had NEVER seen before.
The boy wore casual clothing..However, he was also wearing orange pants,
with white shorts over them, and Diving Fins of the same color as shoes.
He then proceeded to put on a white winter hat with a hole cut for his face,
and lastly put on the false duck beak, tying it around his head.
"How do I look?" asked the now disguised boy.
"You look..OKAY." replied one of the boys.
"At a distance, anyway."
"You look great, Danny." spoke a girl.
"Thanks. Well, we'd better get going. I don't want to miss this.."
It was then that Daisy fell with a loud *CRASH!*
"What was that!?" exclaimed Webby. "INTRUDERS!?"
"Probably just Launchpad, again." said Dewey.
Daisy frantically crawled away, and hid. Embarrassed with herself.
she mentally scolded herself for not only making noise,
but for FAILING to take any pictures of..Whatever that boy is!
As Daisy watched the children leave, she had made up her mind. THIS was the Story of the Century!
She had to find out what that boy was, where he came from, and why he was hiding here in McDuck Manor.
The world deserves to know that an "Alien" was among them.
[End of Part 21]
[Author Notes]
I'm gonna start writing Scrooge McDuck's wedding to Magica/Amelia here.
And, this this chapter I am writing in Daisy Duck, and starting HER story arc
that will carry over into the possible sequel, as I am wrapping this story up
(and, JUST in time for the REAL Season Two Premiere of DuckTales, which should air this October!)
In this story, Daisy is pretty much the same character that was was in Quack Pack.
An Investigative Reporter, who is now on Danny's trail, and may clash with the McDuck family
(Which is complicated, as Donald LIKES her, and she herself finds him charming.)
And, here is a Fun Fact.
Daisy's given full name of "Margaret Donna Duck" is a reference to not only
Daisy's original name as "Donna Duck", but that "Daisy" is the nickname of "Margaret"
(as "Marguerite", the french variation of 'Margaret', is another name for a type of Daisy flower.)
I also resolve the prior friction between Louie, Della, and Danny.
and, end it on a funny note with just Lena saying: "Get the Bunny Suit."