DuckTales © Disney
In was deep in the Afternoon, and all of McDuck Manor was now packed.
Nearly the whole city of Duckburg were in attendance to the McDuck-Le Strange Wedding.
(Even Flintheart Glomgold was invited..but only so Scrooge could rub it in
that he had something that Glomgold didn't: a Wife.)
In the Main Hall, Webby was pulling and tugging at the dress she was forced to wear.
She just hated it. It was far too pink, and frilly for her tastes.
(though, Lena disliked her dress even more.)
Scrooge looked very nervous.
The big moment was finally here, and he wanted everything to go perfectly.
BUT, the old duck was a perfectionist..So, 'nothing' was ever really perfect for him.
And, sitting at the very back of the pews..was Danny.
Who despite his duck "disguise", had to be as far away from other people as he could.
He breathed out. wishing he could sit with Webby. BUT, she had her own job as the flower girl,
while his brothers had to sit up front as they were Scrooge's 'public' family.
(They all wanted Danny to be up there with them. But, the less eyes on him the better.)
"This is so boring.." spoke a voice.
Danny looked, and saw a duck girl his own age that he'd never seen before,
sitting not too far from him, and looking impatient.
"How long does it take for someone to get dressed?" said the girl.
"I'm..sure it won't be for much longer." said Danny.
The girl looked at Danny. "So..who dragged you here?"
"I'm with the McDuck family." said Danny.
"Really?, so why aren't you up front?"
"I'm adopted." answered Danny.
The girl then scooted closer. "Me, too. Nice to meet ya, uhh.."
"Danny. My name is Danny. What's yours?"
"Gosalyn." answered the girl.
"What brings YOU here, Gosalyn? I've never seen you here before."
"I'm from out of town..My mom was invited, and dragged me along." explained Gosalyn.
"I'm sorry you aren't having a good time." said Danny.
Gosalyn exhaled. "yeah..Duckburg isn't quite the "hurricane" it was promised."
"Oh, you'd be surprised.." said Danny.
Gosalyn grinned as she looked at Danny. "You're not a real duck, are you?"
Danny panicked at this. "Wa-What do you-!?, I, uhh.."
"It's okay, I get it..Your adopted, and just want to fit in with a family of ducks."
Danny blushed, realizing that Gosalyn must've thought he was a dog, like the Beagle Boys.
(thinking back, though. it may've been easier to disguise himself as one, than a duck.)
"Don't worry, I won't "blow your cover", or anything.." said Gosalyn.
Danny smiled sheepishly. "thanks."
"Do you play sports?" asked Gosalyn.
Danny answered by pulling at his tuxedo..revealing his Mighty Ducks jersey.
"KEEN GEAR!" exclaimed Gosalyn. "I play Hockey, too! Maybe we can have a quick game later."
"Uh, SURE. That would be fun." said Danny.
"GOSALYN. there you are.." spoke a female voice.
Danny looked up..and, his jaw nearly dropped at seeing the Duck Woman who approached.
She was very tall (about as tall as Mrs. Beakley and Launchpad),
and had a very 'shapely' physique that reminded Danny of Mystica De Spell.
(in fact..he sensed something "strange" about her. He couldn't put his finger on it, but It felt similar to Magica.)
The Duck Woman had jet black hair with silvery streaks wrapped in a bun,
and wore a flowing dress that resembled Mystica De Spell's..Only, it was Red.
"OH..and, who is this?" asked the Duck Woman.
"Hi Mom!" said Gosalyn. "this is Danny, He's my new friend..He's lives her (Whispers) *adopted..*
The Duck Woman smiled warmly. "a Pleasure to meet you, young man." Began the woman.
"Allow me to introduce myself: I am Morgana Macawber."
Danny waved nervously. "Nice to m-meet you, Mrs. Macawber. Do you..Know Aunt Mag-ER, uhh..Aunt Amelia?"
Morgana grinned. "What gave me away?"
"well.."
"It's alright. I know..I look CREEPY." said Morgana, playfully.
"Me, and.."AMELIA" go waaay back. and, I was personally invited by her."
Danny soon relaxed. Although Morgana reminded him of Mystica..she seemed to be VERY nice.
"Come now, Gosalyn. Sit with me..You can play with Danny later." said Morgana.
"oh..okay. Later, Danny." said Gosalyn.
"Bye." waved Danny, as his newest friend departed.
Then, at that moment, the organ music started to play the infamous 'Here Comes the Bride..'
All eyes looked to the main aisle..where a beautiful female duck with blonde hair,
and wearing a flowing, silver dress began to walk towards the alter.
She looked at Scrooge with sultry eyes..which made the old duck feel awkward.
No matter what form she took, Magica was as beautiful as a greek goddess.
Della smiled as she stood with the other bridesmaids.
She still couldn't believe her uncle was going to marry Magica.
Up until recently, she always knew her as another one of her uncle's many enemies.
(and, one of the most Powerful at that!)
It all seemed surreal that he was finally settling down with her.
(Even if HIS version of "settle down" still had more Adventure in it.)
At long last 'Amelia' arrived at the alter, and faced Scrooge.
"Dearly beloved..we are gathered her today-"
Danny suddenly felt lightheaded. he shook his head as he felt his vision blur.
"..We are here today to join..JOIN.." the priest's words echoed, and shifted.
It was almost as if Danny was being pulled from the room, and into another place.
"We are here to join..scrooo-Daniel Adelle McDuck. and, Ameee-Webbigail Vanderquack, in Holy Matrimony."
Danny gasped as he found himself in the same room..but, everything was different now.
He looked, and saw Scrooge and Magica now sitting in the front row.
(Magica was holding a baby in her arms, and both her and Scrooge looked..mildly older.)
His mother was also there, as was his Uncle Donald..and, a female Duck he'd never seen before.
He also saw three male ducks, who looked like his adoptive brothers..only they were grown adults.
Lena was also there. She looked beautiful, and was holding Dewey's hand.
and, lastly..he saw his new friend, Gosalyn. who was with someone else that he didn't recognize.
Danny looked..and, saw Webby (who like himself was an adult once again.)
She was in a beautiful wedding dress, and stood on a stool so she could meet his face,
Webby smiled at him. Her eyes filled with so much love.
Danny too smiled. feeling very happy.
"Do you, Consular Daniel, take Ms. Vanderquack to be your wedded wife?" asked the priest.
"I do.." said Danny.
"And, do you, Webbigail, take this man to be your wedded husband?" began the priest.
"through sickness, and in health. until DEATH do you part?"
"I do." replied Webby.
"Now, exchange your rings."
Danny drew out a golden rings, and gently slid it on Webby's feathery finger.
Webby then drew out her own ring, and place it upon Danny's fleshy finger.
"by the power vested in me..I now pronounce you husband and wife.
Now, kiss. and, seal your marriage..AND the Treaty."
Danny lifted Webby's veil..and, stared deeply into her eyes. "I'll love you til the day I die."
"just kiss me, you dork."
Danny moved forward, and kissed Webby on her beak deeply.
The room erupted into an applause..
..Then, Danny opened his eyes. and, was BACK in the present.
"..Mr. McDuck. Do you take Ms. Le Strange as your wedded wife?" asked the Priest.
"Aye Do." answered Scrooge.
"And, Ms. Le Strange. Do you take Mr. McDuck as your wedded husband?
Through richer or poorer, until Bankruptcy do you part?"
"I do." answered 'Amelia'
"Now, exchange your rings." said the Priest.
Scrooge reached into his pocket..but, then widened his eyes to find them empty.
"th' rings..WHERE ARE TH' BLASTED-!"
Suddenly, a soot-covered hand popped out of a floor grate. "HEREtheyare, UncleScrooge!" said Donald.
Scrooge sighed, then took the rings. Dusting them off, gently slid one onto "Amelia's" finger.
..from her prosthetic hand of smooth, living stone.
'Amelia' smiled, then place the other ring onto Scrooge's finger.
Scrooge smiled back, finding THIS bit of gold more precious than any in his bin.
"Now, By the power vested in me..I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. McDuck." said the Priest.
"Mr. McDuck. You may now kiss the bride."
Scrooge lifted the veil..and, gave Amelia/Magica a deep, passionate kiss.
Everyone (sans a disgruntled Glomgold) all applauded.
As Scrooge and 'Amelia' waved to the applauding crowd..Danny was silent.
His mind racing as he contemplated his recent future vision.
And, what it REALLY meant.
Daisy Duck snapped a picture of Scrooge and Amelia cutting their wedding cake.
She had gotten some pretty good pictures, but there was only ONE picture that she wanted to take.
BUT, Danny hadn't taken off his disguise YET, and while it wasn't a very convincing one,
Daisy knew that she needed ONE good picture of him to even prove what she saw.
(Even the What-In-The-World News needed something more than just her word,
Despite all her years of loyal service backing her up.)
Feeling she had filled her McDuck Wedding Photo Op quota for now,
Daisy walked off, pretending to snap photos of the guests while she shadowed Danny.
While this was going on, Scrooge and 'Amelia' proudly greeted everyone, and offered them cake.
"Thank you for coming."
"Good to see you, have some cake."
"a Pleasure."
Scrooge and 'Amelia' smiled at each other, feeling so very happy.
..THEN, a all too familiar voice spoke up. "Hello, SCROOGIE.."
Scrooge's blood ran cold upon hearing the feminine voice. "oh, dear gods, no. not HER."
Amelia scowled a she, and Scrooge saw a green eyed, female duck
with shiny, blonde hair, and wearing a fancy bright yellow dress approach.
"So, you finally decided to settle down, you old coot."
Scrooge groaned. "Goldie O' Gilt..Ah' don't recall writing YER name on th' guest list."
"She was certainly on MY list." said 'Amelia'. "My BLACKlist."
Goldie chuckled. "Oh, don't tell me you're still feeling SORE about-"
"Why are you HERE, Goldie?" asked Scrooge, cutting Goldie off. "Come to pickpocket me guests?"
"Maybe..if I start to feel BORED." answered Goldie, with wit.
Both Scrooge and 'Amelia' looked unamused.
"Oh, LIGHTEN UP, you two. I would NEVER do anything to ruin anyone's "special day." said Goldie.
"Now, I may rob someone on Christmas, and even on their Birthdays-"
"Fortunate then that Aye don't celebrate EITHER." interjected Scrooge.
"But, NEVER someone's wedding day." continued Goldie.
"That only comes ONCE in a lifetime. and, even Goldie O' Gilt draws a line somewhere."
"How noble of you.." said Amelia, not impressed. "now, LEAVE."
Goldie smirked. "Doth my earholes deceive me?, or do I detect a hint of JEALOUSY?.."
"LOOK. I care not what "history" you shared with MY husband.." began 'Amelia'
"But, it is OVER now. So, go look for some other rich duck to play your games with."
"OH, but playing with Scroogie is alot more fun..MUCH better than that idiot, Glomgold."
"Goldie..ENOUGH. If ye' want to play games, that is YOUR business." said Scrooge.
"But, Ah've moved on from that nonsense. An', if you were SMART..Ye' would, too."
Goldie just grinned. "You know me, Scroogie. I'm a free spirit who CANNOT be contained, or held back."
"Only YOU would consider Family, and any form of Love to be shackles and chains." sneered 'Amelia'
"I almost pity you for what you do not, and perhaps can NEVER understand."
"Aye pray one day..you WILL." said Scrooge, his tone softer.
Goldie eyed the two. Actually looking bothered by them.
..BUT, she quickly gave them one of her trademark grins,
and then picked up a wine glass of sparkling, gold ale, and raised it up.
"a TOAST..to the newly weds." began Goldie.
Scrooge and 'Amelia' shrugged, and then raised up their own Glasses.
"To Scrooge McDuck, and his new Queen.." continued Goldie, who *Klinked* their glasses.
"May their Marriage be a Long, and..(grins) MAGICA One."
'Amelia' nearly choked on her drink. "wa-WHAT did you say?!"
Goldie smiled wide, almost like a devil. "I said..May your marriage be a "Magical" one."
And, with that, Goldie blew Scrooge an 'air kiss', and walked away. Disappearing into the crowd.
Both Scrooge and 'Amelia' froze still. realizing in that moment that Goldie knew their secret.
Goldie KNEW Amelia Le Strange was REALLY Magica De Spell.
As Daisy sat at a table, and watched Danny play "shuffleboard"
with some 'yellow feathered' duck girl..her attention was suddenly draw out by a shrill voice.
"HEYTHERE, DAISY!" said Donald Duck, as he approached.
"OH!, uhh..ha-Hi, Donald." said Daisy, trying to be polite.
"IbroughtyousomeCAKE!" said Donald, as he placed a large plate of Cake before Daisy.
"Why, Thank You, Donald..You are so sweet." said Daisy, genuinely flattered.
As Donald sat down to eat some cake with her, Daisy then got an idea.
Since Donald clearly liked her, He MIGHT be persuaded to tell her more about Danny.
"So, Donald..I saw you wear a Sailor Suit. Are you with the Navy?"
Donald smiled sheepishly. "Not anymore..I mostly just go deep sea fishing."
"OOH!, how exciting!" said Daisy, amping up the flattery.
She knew she would have to take this slow, and not be too obvious.
Donald may not be a genius, but he didn't look like a complete idiot, either.
"I just ADORE men in uniform.." said Daisy, who was being completely honest.
"REALLY?.." said Donald, puffing up his chest.
"And, you know what else I like?.." began Daisy. "a good FAMILY man.
and, I could tell you really love those boys that I saw you with. Are they YOURS?"
"Ehh..n-no. Theyaremysister'skids." Said Donald. "IamtheirUncle."
Daisy smiled. She was on the right track. "Could've fooled me. They all look so handsome..just like you."
Donald chuckled, feeling flattered at this.
"ALTHOUGH. there is ONE boy that I saw that looks..Different." began Daisy, making her move.
"Why, he kinda looks like someone who is PRETENDING to be a Duck."
Donald sweated, feeling nervous. "Oh, uhh..YEAH. that'smysister'sOTHERkid, Danny. heisADOPTED."
"So, that IS a disguise.." said Daisy. "How strange.."
"Hewearsthattofitin." said Donald.
"Fit IN?!, why?, is he some kind of ALIEN, or something?" said Daisy, laughing.
"This may be DUCKburg, but there isn't a law against being a non-avian living here."
"Dannyis..SPECIAL." said Donald.
Daisy grinned. "OH?, how so?.."
"Let'sjustsay..hisparticularspeciesis"veryrare."explained Donald.
"Dellawantstoprotecthimfrompeoplewhomight..mistreathim."
Daisy paused, Actually thinking seriously about what Donald just said.
It was clear that Danny was some kind of Alien (or, at the very least, a new, undiscovered species.)
but, If he was REALLY adopted, and was being protected like an endangered species..
..Then, she may need to rethink what she was doing.
"that is..VERY noble of your sister." said Daisy.
"yeah..Dannyisasweetkid." said Donald. "Funnything..Iusedtonevertreathimright,
AsIthoughthewasdangerous. But, IeventuallylearnedhowwrongIwas.
WhateverelseDannyis..heisstilljustakid."
Daisy frowned, feeling guilty now. "how RARE is his species?" asked Daisy.
Donald shrugged. "AsfarasIknow..he'stheonlyoneofhiskind"inthewholeworld."
"That sounds..LONELY." said Daisy.
"yeah.." said Donald, looking down.
"I presume he's never left the mansion grounds. Hasn't he ANY other friends?" asked Daisy
"JustmyUncle'sHousekeeper'sGranddaughter, andherweirdfriend." said Donald.
"Well, he recently made a NEW friend with one of the wedding guests." said Daisy.
"HeDID?" Donald looked, and indeed saw Danny with another Duckling.
(who were both being escorted OUT of the mansion by Mrs. Beakley.) "well, I'llbedoggoned.."
"Maybe it isn't THAT bad for Danny to be exposed to the outside world.." began Daisy.
"I get there are risks. There are alot of bad people out there..
But, isn't the possible gain of acceptance WORTH the risk in the end?
I mean..It HAS to be better than spending the rest of his life as a prisoner."
Donald took a moment to think long, and hard about this. "maybe..Isupposeso."
"I can help with that, Donald." began Daisy. "I..have friends in high places.
I can help Danny find his place in this world, and not have to hide from everyone."
"Well..I-"
"STOP RIGHT THERE!" called a voice.
Suddenly, Daisy was pulled from her seat, and thrown against the ground..BY DELLA DUCK!
Before she even knew what had happened, Della had her webbed foot planted against Daisy,
pinning the hapless duck against the ground like a trophy animal.
"DELLA!?" exclaimed Donald, shocked and outraged "WHATAREYOU-!?"
"QUIET, Donald!" snapped Della, angrily. "You've told this sneaky news reporter ENOUGH about Danny."
Donald gasped, shocked to hear this. he looked at Daisy, desperate for some explanation.
..But, Daisy just frowned sadly. Unable to look Donald in the eye.
It was then that Mrs. Beakley walked up..and, just GLARED down at Daisy.
"Hello, Daisy..it's been awhile." said Mrs. Beakley, her expression COLD.
Daisy swallowed hard as she looked up at the woman. "he-hello..Aunt Bentina."
[End of Part 22]
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Technically, they kinda did..in ONE classic Disney Short called "How To Have An Accident At Work."
Where Donald and Daisy were married, and had a son (named "Dudley" by fans), and Donald is obsessed with safety.
(..well, he is when he is at HOME, anyway.)
[Author Notes]
Yeah, that's right. Gosalyn, and Morgana. I am writing in Darkwing Duck characters, now.
(and, being so close to the end, that can only mean SEQUEL BAITING!)
Yes, I know that in THIS version of DuckTales, Darkwing Duck is a TV Show.
But, I figured out a way around that, where Darkwing Duck STILL co-exists with DuckTales.
Now obviously certain elements are different..But, it is still the same St. Canard.
So, anyway. I introduce Gosalyn as a new friend for Danny
(and, maybe the THIRD in a trio of girl ducklings that make of Webby and Lena.
It almost parallels the Nephews, doesn't it?! MUCH better than "April, May, and June", anyway..)
(Oh, SPEAKING OF..)
I worried in the last chapter that most would find Daisy Duck to be a villain
for wanting to expose Danny, and reveal his existence to the world.
And, while writing the scene where Daisy probes Donald for information..I found I didn't like that route,
so I altered Daisy to actually have a sound reason to reveal Danny to the world based on how he interacted with Gosalyn.
OH, and one big smoking gun with the "Aunt Bentina" namedrop.
(This is an AU, dangit! I can get away away with stuff like this.)
And, lastly. I kinda wrote in the scene with Goldie O'Gilt at the last minute,
based on a comment made by a reader who asked if Goldie would appear.
I figured she wouldn't miss Scrooge's wedding, so she HAD to show up.
Hopefully I wrote her well.