DuckTales © Disney
In the courtyard of McDuck Manor, Gosalyn was clad in some heavy Hockey gear,
as she advanced by roller skates with a rubber puck, while Dewey, and Huey and tried to catch up.
Louie was the Goalie (the one job that required the LEAST amount of effort)
and, tried his best to catch the puck as Gosalyn sent it flying towards him.
..But, all he did was get flung INTO the makeshift net with the puck.
"AND, that's another score for the Girl Team!" exclaimed Gosalyn, who clacked her hockey stick with Webby, and Lena's.
Danny (who was a spectator with Launchpad) just shook his head.
"You're making us look bad, guys!" called Danny "At least score ONE point!"
"WE'RE TRYING!" exclaimed Dewey. "But, that St. Canard Chick is all over the place!"
"Just for THAT remark, You get "bushed" on the next go." said Gosalyn
"Bushed?!" exclaimed Dewey, puzzled.
Gosalyn immediately responded by pushing Dewey into a nearby bush. ("oh..I see.")
The kids then all looked up at the sky. "The sun is setting..we'd better get back in the house." said Danny.
"Yeah, we should." said Lena.
Gosalyn grumbled, not wanting to stop playing. Things ALWAYS get better after dark.
As the group returned to the mansion, Danny suddenly stopped short at the doors.
"Oh, hey!, Webby. I almost forgot to ask..How DID things go between you, and your..um-"
"My Mom?, It was..GOOD." replied Webby.
"JUST Good?!" inquired Lena.
"Well, she couldn't tell me much about my dad.." began Webby.
"Since mom told me that she dated SO MANY guys, that she doesn't even remember most of them!"
Danny and Lena frowned, finding this news VERY sad.
"BUT, she did tell me how she exposed a Spice Lord in Bombay!" began Webby, with zeal.
"AND, the criminal activities of John D. Rockerduck!, one of Mr. McDuck's rivals!"
"I've heard of him." said Danny. "He's the THIRD richest duck in Duckburg."
"THIRD?!" exclaimed Louie. "You mean there is someone even more pathetic than Glomgold!?"
"Yeah..Even Glomgold's better than Rockerduck." said Danny. "He apparently inherited his fortune,
instead of earning or even stealing it. and, Unlike Uncle Scrooge and Glomgold, he's a showoff, and a heavy spender."
Danny then grinned devious (which everyone but Gosalyn found odd for him to do.)
"What?" asked Dewey.
"I'm just remembering all the times Uncle Scrooge outsmarted Rockerduck.." said Danny.
"They liked to have their 'bets', where the loser would have to eat their own hat."
"Let me guess..McDuck won EVERY TIME." said Gosalyn.
"he won so much, Rockerduck had to buy a Bowler Hat Company." answered Danny.
The group all laughed at this.
"OH, wait! before I forget.." began Webby, reaching into her pocket.
"My mom DID show me a picture of her nieces. and, They're TRIPLETS!, JUST LIKE YOU GUYS!"
Webby gave Dewey her photograph. As the others gathered around to look at it, though..
they all grew pale, looking as if they just saw something horrifying.
The photo showed three young girls, yes. BUT, they each looked identical to each other.
EXACTLY identical. to the point that they almost resembled CLONES, rather than siblings.
Same feathered hairstyle, Same expressions, even the same clothing!
The only difference between them was the color scheme of their clothes,
but even THAT was freaky, as the color pattern matched Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
Finally, Dewey flipped the photo around, and read what was written. "April, May, and June..My Nieces."
"Aren't they GREAT?!, I can't wait to meet them!"
Everyone else (even Lena and Gosalyn) still looked shell-shocked.
"yeeah..me too." said Danny, with mild sarcasm
As Danny then opened the door..he saw Daisy reaching out for the knob. "Oh..hello, Danny."
Danny paused as he faced Daisy Duck for the first time since he barged into the earlier family meeting.
He felt a bit awkward, as the duck was STILL a stranger to him.
But, she was apparently also Webby's mother, so he tried to not be too shy.
"Nice to..m-meet you, Ms. Daisy."
Daisy looked at Danny..as if examining his features.
It was the first time she was able to get a good look at him.
and, for an "Alien"..he didn't look so bad..In fact, he looked Normal to her.
"Danny, I want to thank you for standing up for me earlier.." said Daisy, finally.
"I certainly didn't deserve it..but, thank you all the same."
"You don't seem to be bad, Ms. Daisy." said Danny. "But, if you ARE Webby's mom, then you can't be all bad."
Daisy raised a brow. "You and Webby are..Close?"
"HE'S MY BOYFRIEND!" exclaimed Webby, putting her arm around Danny.
"What!?" exclaimed Daisy, stunned. "But you're TOO YOUNG to-"
"They're TWELVE years old." said Huey. "They're practically teenagers already."
"or, will be in the next few months, or so." said Dewey.
"It's very complicated." said Danny.
"HOW complicated?" asked Daisy, actually stern.
"Well, I-
"Danny nearly drowned, and I gave him CPR!" began Webby.
"I was then kidnapped by a WITCH!, but Danny saved me by pretending to join her!"
Daisy's beak dropped. "do I ever WANT to know all the details?!"
"Probably not." said Dewey. "Now, how are you going to help Danny?"
"Yeah, You said you KNEW people." added Gosalyn.
"I do..but, it won't be something I can do overnight." began Daisy. "Della Duck is afraid that the public
will react to Danny out of FEAR..so, we need to show them that they have nothing to fear from him.
That Danny is gentle, kind, and no different from anyone else."
"Sounds easy to ME!" said Webby.
"No, it won't. Della is also worried that as an Alien, Danny will become a scientific target." explained Daisy.
"That the government will try to capture, experiment, and dissect him for study."
"That sounds like a VERY good reason to keep him a secret." said Goslayn.
"I might be able to protect Danny from that.." said Daisy.
"IF I can ensure he has the same 'Anthrobic Rights' as any one else on this planet."
"So, you have to prove he's a person?!" exclaimed Lena.
"I know it doesn't sound fair..but, It has to be done." said Daisy.
Daisy then drew out her smartphone. "here..let me start by taking a good picture.
All of you get in the shot. The world NEEDS to know that Danny isn't dangerous, and he is loved."
Lena crossed her arms. "Sounds suspicious..How do we know this won't just show up in a tabloid newspaper?"
"Lena, PLEASE..she's my mom." said Webby.
"Not all family can be trusted, Webby." growled Lena.
"I trust her..so, trust ME." pleaded Webby.
Lena breathed out sharply. "FINE."
Daisy stood back as she readied her camera.
Danny stood straight, while his brothers, girlfriend, and two "girl friends" all gathered around him.
They put their arms around him, and smiled..which made Danny smiled as well.
*FRASH!*
"Perfect!" said Daisy. "That was the perfect shot."
"Just don't let the WRONG people see it." said Lena
"I won't..I promise." Daisy gave Webby a quick kiss on her head. "Be good, Webby."
"I Will, Mom!" exclaimed Webby, happily. "You're SO COOL!, When I grow up..I wanna be JUST LIKE YOU!"
Daisy frowned. "I don't want you to be like me, sweetheart..I want you to be BETTER."
Webby paused as she pondered this. "um..Okay. I'll try."
Daisy smiled, then walked away and left.
As the group watched her leave, Danny finally spoke. "She's not so bad.."
"She wanted to EXPOSE you to the world." said Lena.
"I know..but, she's now my only hope to become PART of it."
Lena breathed out, not liking any of this.
Because of her time living on the streets in the past,
Lena was very SLOW to trust others, and expected the worst before anything good.
and, ALL her instincts warned her that Daisy was an opportunist with her own agenda.
(She didn't even believe Daisy even WAS Webby's mother, DESPITE Mrs. Beakley's claims.)
"Don't worry.." began Gosalyn. "Whatever else happens, we'll always have your back."
"Yeah..You're family, no matter what." said Dewey. "and, even if the world world turns against you..we never will."
Danny smiled. "Thanks, guys. that means alot..Especially from you, Gosalyn."
"ME?"
"yeah..You give me hope that there are others out there who'll accept me."
Gosalyn blushed. "well..I like weird stuff. Normalcy is overrated."
"Danny.." Everyone looked, and saw 'Magica McDuck' standing at the door.
Gosalyn cringed, finding her to be intimidating (and, her own adoptive mother was a sorceress!)
"ye-yeah, Aunt Magica?" said Danny.
"Could you come to den, please? there are important things we need to discuss."
Danny looked puzzled. "uh..oh-okay. I'll be right there."
Magica smiled, then departed back into the mansion.
"I wonder what THAT is about?" asked Huey, suspicious.
"She looked concerned..I hope it isn't anything BAD." said Lena.
Danny grimaced, feeling a little worried.
What 'Important' things did she need to discuss with him?..
Danny walked into the family room with his family, and friends.
In the room, he found the rest of his family waiting for him..and, with them was Morgana Macawber.
"uhh..Hello." said Danny. "You all wanted to see me?"
Della looked at Danny with a soft expression. "sit down, Danny..we need to talk."
Gosalyn grimaced at this. she knew anytime an adult said: 'We Need to TALK.', NEVER meant anything good.
Danny sat down on a stool..looking more, and more concerned.
"Danny..we have been talking. Talking about YOU." began Magica.
Danny swallowed hard. "have I..done something wrong?"
"In a sense..yes." replied Magica. "As you know, you are attuned to cosmic forces
that enables you to perform magic, and with each passing day, you grow ever stronger."
Gosalyn's jaw dropped at this. "You're MAGIC?!, WICKED COOL!"
"Gosalyn..PLEASE." said Morgana, gesturing to her.
"sorry."
"Is this about..that time I was angry with Uncle Donald?" asked Danny. "Because I got over that, Aunt Magica. I-"
"I know you did." said Magica. "and, I am PROUD of you for rising above your anger.
..BUT, after we escaped Lord Zelus. You gave yourself to Darkness, and lashed out at him."
Danny cringed. "you saw that?"
"We ALL did, son." said Della, who looked troubled..like she suffered a great failure.
Danny looked down. "I'm sorry..I just wanted to save us from him. I-"
"I understand your reasons, Danny." said Magica. "BUT, you still gave into same dark power that your Uncle is SLAVE to.
And, no matter how pure your reasons were, dabbling in such power is dangerous."
"Magica is right." said Scrooge. "Aye know it seems easy to do it that way..
BUT, once you stoop to their level, it is hard to stop..and, you risk losin' yerself."
Danny looked down, feeling ashamed. "I'm sorry..I didn't mean-"
"If anyone should apologize..it is ME." said Magica. "There is no such thing as Bad Student..only BAD TEACHER.
You failed to suppress your darkness because 'I' failed to do the same for mine. I failed YOU, Danny."
Danny looked at Magica with sympathy. "You did your best, Aunt Magica.."
"Best wasn't good enough." said Magica "What you need to learn, I cannot teach.."
Magica then inhaled deeply. "Which is why..I summoned my good friend, and FORMER rival' Morgana Macawber."
Danny looked up at the tall, shapely duck woman..who smiled at him.
"Magica and I share many things in common, Danny.." began Morgana.
"Like her, I used to be an evil sorceress..until someone 'special' showed me a better way."
"But, even when she was bad..she wasn't "bad" like me." continued Magica.
"and, UNLIKE me, when Morgana renounced her darkness..SHE was able to suppress it completely."
"Aunt Magica..what are you saying?" asked Danny (feeling he already knew the answer.)
"I cannot teach you to suppress your darkness..not like Morganna can." explained Magica.
"So you are to apprentice under her as an advanced student."
Danny looked stunned. "but..if she lives outside of Duckburg. then, that means I'll-"
"Have to leave..and, live in City of St. Canard for time being."
"NO WAY!" exclaimed Louie, angry. "We ALL just got our Mom back!,
we are ALL owed some serious 'Mother/Sons Bonding Time!'..and, you want to SEND DANNY AWAY!?"
"How long will Danny have to leave!?" exclaimed Webby, equally upset.
"It depends on how well he progresses.." said Morgana. "It could be Weeks..OR, it could be Months."
Dewey looked at his mother. "MOM, You can't Possibly agree to this."
"I don't like it any more than you do, Dewbert.." said Della.
"BUT, Danny's well-being means more to me than my own personal feelings."
"Nobody is forcing Danny to leave. explained Morgana. "Although he needs my tutelage, it has to be HIS choice."
"Yes. This is a BIG decision for you, Danny.." began Magica.
"So, we will give you until tomorrow to decide whether to leave Then, or wait awhile."
Danny looked between his Mentor, and NEW one. "How long can I wait for?"
"That is up to you, Danny.." answered Morgana. "but, it must be soon. This isn't a simple matter of learning new spells,
but the state of your very soul..It cannot be put off for very much longer."
Danny looked down..then, breathed out. "okay..I'll think about it."
"Good boy.." said Morgana, as she approached Danny. The tall duck than knelt down,
and embraced the boy. "Everything will be okay, Danny..I promise."
Danny smiled at her..DESPITE her embrace feeling like being in a Spider's grasp.
As she parted, Mrs. Beakley then cleared her throat. "Just a reminder, but Bedtime will be in the next two hours..
Finish your playtime, but then be ready for bed. We have a full day ahead of us tomorrow."
Gosalyn grumbled at this. *cripes!, the old lady is worse than my dad..*
As the adults left, Danny breathed out sharply..to which Lena approached. "hey..it's okay, Danny."
"I didn't mean to lash out at my uncle." began Danny "I was just so..SCARED."
"Believe me, I understand how you feel.." said Lena.
"But, the grown-ups are right. Some things you can't deal with alone."
"Can I ask what you DID that was so horrible?" asked Gosalyn.
"He shot lightning from his fingertips." said Huey, bluntly.
"DUUUDE!, That is WICKED COOL!" exclaimed Gosalyn.
"It felt AWFUL." said Danny, not as enthusiastic.
"oh..sorry." said Gosalyn, feeling bad now.
Gosalyn then grabbed a hockey stick. "hey..Let's play a quick game. Just YOU and ME."
Danny looked at Gosalyn. "huh?"
"Nothing takes my mind off of my troubles than some hockey." said Gosalyn.
"Keeps your mind sharp, and focused. and, you really need that."
Danny took a moment to ponder this..Then, smiled. "Okay..one quick game."
Gosalyn tossed Danny a spare Hockey Stick. As the two left, Lena just crossed her arms.
"there's something WEIRD about that girl."
"What do you mean?" asked Dewey.
"I can't put my finger on it..but, it's like she has an Ego the size of a Small PLANET."
[Later That Night..]
In the washroom of McDuck Manor, Magica McDuck was washing her face as she readied for bed.
It would be the first time she ever shared a bed with anyone..Least of all Scrooge McDuck.
the witch let her mind wander, remenicing on the series of events that led to this moment.
It was almost hard to believe that a lifetime ago she would spend her nights,
plotting her next scheme to steal Scrooge's Number One Dime.
..NOW, she was his WIFE.
As Magica dried her face, she then looked back into the mirror..and, nearly gasped upon seeing her reflection.
"Hello, Mrs. McDuck." said the golden eyed, raven haired sorceress in the mirror.
"MYSTICA?!" exclaimed Magica, stunned. "How-"
"Just practicing a new skill that I just learned.." explained Mystica,
as she 'folded up' the towel in the mirror. "Utilizing the "connection" that we share."
Magica scowled. "begone from my sight, you BLIGHT!"
Mystica snickered. "So..how does it FEEL to be Scroogie's Wife?" began Mystica.
"have you two gotten "frisky", yet? Oh, you MUST tell me what that is like-"
Magica balled her fist, ready to SMASH the mirror..BUT, resisted.
"Although..I suppose that isn't on your mind right now." continued Mystica.
"..not when you have my 'puppet' to play with."
Magica knew her counterpart was talking about Lena. "SHE is not your concern, anymore.
Mystica grinned, an evil look in her eye. "you know..she can NEVER replace Minima."
Magica's eyes shot open, tears forming in them.
in an instant, she grabbed a hairbrush, and bashed at the mirror.
..BUT, this only cracked the glass into a spider web pattern,
which distorted Mystica's image, making her look even worse.
"don't..you..EVER. speak niece's name again." growled Magica, close to a breakdown.
"aww..did I hurt your feelings?" spoke Mysica, her voice overlapping.
"cheer up, "SIS." at least HER demise was quick and painless..unlike our idiot brother."
Magica wheezed, feeling intense anger and grief eating away at her.
Mystica's very words tormented her with memories that she had long tried to suppress.
The memory of how Mystica took away everything she loved, and held dear.
"I hate you.." spoke Magica, her voice weak.
"I know..and, THAT is why you are a failure." said Mystica, who finally disappeared.
Magica slumped down, her back against the sink. Her eyes then welled up in tears..then, she finally cried silently.
In her new room, 'Lena Le Strange McDuck' put on her nightgown,
and proceeded to make up her new bed, fluffing up the pillows and blankets.
It felt very strange to have such luxuries now.
Since as long as she could remember, she had to live with the exact opposite.
But, it wasn't too hard to upgrade from a cardboard box, to satin sheets.
As she laid down..a dark shadow then cast over her.
"lena..you awake?" asked Magica, as she creaked the door open.
"uhh..not yet, Aunt-MOM." said Lena.
"It's okay, dear.." began Magica, as she entered the room. "You can call me "Aunt Magica" if you prefer to."
Lena smiled as she looked up at her 'Aunt/Mother'. "Okay..Thank you for everything."
Magica smile meekly. "It is least I can do after what my other self did to you."
"but, SHE did that..You didn't." said Lena.
"No.." said Magica, as she sat down on a chair. "It was me..just another PART of me.
I can't ignore fact that Mystica De Spell IS me, and everything she does is my responsibility."
Lena frowned. She then sat up, and gave Magica a hug. "You're a major upgrade compared to her.."
"I am GLAD that you, and her are separate. For the longest time I felt ashamed of myself,
for being 'related' to such a monster. but, I am PROUD that we are family. Proud to be a "De Spell."
Magica felt a rush of emotions. Lena's words were similar to what..SHE once said.
"Lena..I want to tell you story." began Magica. "a TRUE story about our family."
"Okay..(sits back down) what's it about?" asked Lena.
"It is story of little witch named Minima De Spell." spoke Magica.
"Who was she?" asked Lena.
"she was my niece..my TRUE niece." answered Magica. "she was your little sister."
Lena paused upon hearing this. "what..happened to her?"
Magica closed her eyes, and looked down sadly.
Lena didn't need magic to know the answer to her question. "oh..I'm sorry."
"She was the sweetest girl who ever lived." said Magica.
"Reminded me of Self when I was young..I loved her so very much."
Magica then shed a tear. "Mystica knew that, too..That is why she killed her, and made me watch."
Lena grimaced at this..then, looked down. "please tell me about her."
Magica smiled weakly, then cleared her throat to begin her story..
[End of Part 24]
[REVIEW REPLIES]
[NOTE: I know I already answered these privately, but I felt I should post public answers for everyone else.]
KADE32: "So would April, May and June be Webby's cousins? And if Daisy is Beakley's niece, how would Webby be her granddaughter?
I'm sorry. I'm not understanding the familial connection here."
Assuming Mrs. Beakley even IS Webby's actual grandmother, and if "Granny" is just a commonly used title, like calling her "Auntie"
It always bothered me how Beakley and Webby bore little resemblance to each other,
yet 'we' were suppose to believe they were related somehow..
(By THAT logic, I can also believe Launchpad McQuack is Huey, Dewey, and Louie's biological father.)
It's easier for me to believe Mrs. Beakley was JUST a legal guardian, and was married to her work, rather than anyone else.
NightMaster000: "The only issue I have over all is Webby's reaction to Daisy and her mother being alive.
I mean i'd think anyone in her place would react with more anger and hurt feelings, rather than with joy to be honest.
It just seems like Webby was way way to quick to just forgive and forget when it comes to Daisy her mothers actions."
I felt readers had enough tense moments..And, it didn't seem in Webby's character to hold a grudge against a family member.
In fact, Webby was very quick to forgive Lena when her true nature was revealed.
Only sad for awhile, before jumping to her defense at the very next moment.
[Author Notes]
By now, it should be apparent where the sequel to this story will go,
with Gosalyn and Morgana from Darkwing Duck being MORE than just "cameos".
I guess you could say I felt inspired by Magica and Morgana's interactions with each other
in the Boom! Studios Darkwing Duck comic arc 'Crisis on Infinite Darkwings',
(Where Morgana knew OF Magica, and the two behaved like old rivals, with Magica even calling Morgana "a Cheap Knockoff")
I feel the two went to the same Magic School together..
Okay, so. Morgana being a better "Duck Witch" to teach Danny to control his dark side makes sense,
given that while Magica has never reformed in Canon, Morgana actually has in the original Darkwing Duck series.
She started as another villain, but after she became good, she STAYED that way,
and never showed any signs of wanting to go back to her former wicked ways
(Even Negaduck failed to tempt her back to villainy.)
So, Morgana was best suited to train Danny to reject "The Dark Side",
which would require him to live in St, Canard (AKA "Darkwing Duck's City") for awhile.
Due to reader feedback, I decided to (at the very least) mention Daisy Duck's nieces' 'April, May, and June.'
BUT, also have some fun by poking fun at how they were not only just female versions of Huey, Dewey, and Louie..
..BUT, also poke fun at how "creepy" the nephews used to be in the 1987 DuckTales series,
back when they were all just clones of each other (which just reminded me of those twins from "The Shining.")
Lastly, I answered the question that nobody asked yet regarding the whereabouts of Magica's family.
Mainly her niece, Minima De Spell (who Lena was based on.)
Yeah, sorry..she's MIA. Was the first casualty when Mystica broke free from Magica.
(I know it's sad, but logically, if Magica's inner evil ever did break from her,
she would immediately target Magica's loved ones just to show that she could.)