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Left in Limbo: Final Chapter
They didn't come across any problems as they walked through the many, trees and jagged rocks that made up the dark landscape. Mallory was in the lead, keeping her eyes open for anything unusual while Canard walked behind her, he was quite distracted with Mallory's lovely backside. He watched her hips moving back and forth as she walked, the smooth grace in which her body moved had him entranced. Mallory was a bewitching little thing. He started thinking about last night and their shared passion in the water. He wanted that again.
He looked up at the back of her head, she was too busy keeping an eye out for danger, something he should be doing but wasn't because he couldn't get his mind off of her. "Mallory." She turned her head to the side, letting him know she was listening. "Why don't I walk in front for a while." Stopping she gave him her full attention.
"Why? What's wrong?"
"Your distracting me from keeping an eye out." He wanted to just get it out there. Blinking at him, Mallory tilted her head cutely at him.
"Can't keep your eyes to yourself?" She asked teasingly.
"If you want the truth, then yes. I'm distracted by your butt and I keep thinking about last night. I want more." He wasn't going to be shy about this, he was a man and she a woman, that's all there was too it.
"Now?"
He opened his mouth to say no but then really thought about it. Yeah he wanted her now. "Yes."
Mallory smirked, honestly what was the harm? "Okay." She scanned the area around them and found some trees that would give them privacy. "Come on then. I wouldn't mind having you again either." She swayed sexily, as she walked to the trees, adding more swish to her hips. Canard smirked and followed her to the tree line.
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Back on the road and fully satisfied, Canard and Mallory trekked on. They were only a day's walk away but they would need to make camp soon but something was bothering Canard, his instincts were going nuts. He didn't want to stop.
"We should probably find camp soon."
"We can't stop now." Canard said, his voice serious and deadly sounding.
"What is it?" Mallory looked at him and then searched around herself.
"I don't know but something is wrong here. We need to keep moving." He pulled his gun out.
"How much further do you think we need to go?"
"Until this horrible feeling stops." He said, the feathers on the back of his neck and on his arms were standing on end. Mallory saw it and understood. She picked up her walking speed and Canard followed, they needed to get out of here fast. He didn't know what it was but whatever it was, it was bad. Maybe it was from being here for so long but he seemed to be in tune with the environment here. Mallory trusted Canard's instincts, they had never been wrong once since she had been here.
"Do we need to run?" She asked.
"Yes. Go." They both took off, not sure what they were running from. "There to the right. Head into the forest." Canard said. She listened and followed his instruction. They darted through the trees picking up speed as a strange dark fog began to move in all around them. "There!" He pointed to a large tree that had a small opening, it was big enough for them to get in but small enough to keep anything bigger out. They slipped in fast, trying to keep their breathing low. Mallory couldn't help but notice the strong smell of the tree as she settled back into it with Canard, it wasn't unpleasant, just strong.
The strange fog started settling in around them. Noises could be heard outside the tree of something flying and swiftly moving around them. It hissed out air, the sound making their feathers stand on end, the sound of something dangerous. Mallory and Canard crouched to see what it was and peaked through the small opening. A strange monster unlike anything they had ever seen before hovered over the ground. It never touched the ground, allowing it to move without hardly any sound. It didn't have legs more like strange tentacles that lingered below its long body like a skirt. Its torso was comparable to a human male's but it had six arms. Two of the arms were on the front of its chest, held curled into it while the other four was on its sides but instead of hands, it had long bony spears that looked like scythes, meant for slashing and cutting. The back of its head and neck was one smooth line. Its face however was rounded at the front but it had no eyes, just sharp teeth that were constantly bared, for it had no lips to cover them. Its jaw was shaped like that of a human's, giving the front of its neck more shape then the back. Its skin was shiny and pale, it had a similar look to the monster that attacked Mallory and scratched her leg only that thing was sick and this clearly wasn't. Its movements were smooth and graceful as it floated around. Trying to find them. It stuck its long black tongue out tasting the air trying to find them but it was unable. She realized the tree was blocking their scent. Mallory watched the black drool drill off its tongue as it slowly slid back into its mouth. The same stuff that that creature that attacked her was drooling. Did this thing infect it?
It seemed like it was going to wait there until the sound of heavy metal feet approached. The creature turned its shiny head in the direction of the sound. It moved swiftly, disappearing in an instant. Mallory went to move forward but Canard grabbed her, shaking his head no.
The creature hissed and the sound of metal being scratched and clawed was heard. Mallory and Canard couldn't tell what was going on but they knew one thing, they never heard the heavy feet walk away from the fight. The fog lingered for a little longer but eventually moved away signaling that the creature had left. "We should stay here for the night." Canard whispered in her ear as he sat down, Mallory sat in between his legs and he wrapped his arms around her. She nodded in agreement. No way was she going back out there tonight with that thing nearby. Both ducks were able to relax and find some sleep.
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Upon waking the next day, Mallory and Canard both stood careful not to make too much sound, just in case. They had made it through the night. Mallory looked to him wanting to know if it was safe. Canard stared at the ground, his eyes narrowed in focus. "Yeah its gone. I can feel it." He nodded to her, giving her the okay to leave the safety of the tree.
They slipped out and were surprised at the massacre that had occurred. A Brawn was in pieces and the creature that attacked him was nowhere to be seen. Searching, through the scarp. Mallory found Brawn's head. She picked it up and placed it on a tree stump. Opening the back of the head, she checked the wiring and found, everything inside his head was intact, except one wire. She reconnected it and closed the back. "Brawn?" She called, as the sound of a computer running was heard.
The robot's eyes suddenly open. Canard put his hand over his gun but stopped when it just scanned them. "Golly gee Mallory, what are you doing here?" It asked in a friendly voice. Mallory sighed in relief.
Canard relaxed. "Brawn we're stuck here. We need your help. You have the ability to go through dimensional gateways don't you?"
Brawn laughed kindly. "Well of course we do Mallory. Be darn happy to help ya." It smiled at them. Canard stared at it, not sure he was believing it was that easy.
"Brawn. This is my friend Canard. Canard this is Brawn." She introduced them.
"Darn glad to meet ya." Brawn smiled at Canard.
"Hi." He didn't know what to say to this thing. It was kind of annoying but at the same time, it was strange to see the differences in its personality when it knew you.
"Brawn both Canard and I need to get to the others back on Earth. Is there a way you can send us both?"
"Why sure! We just need to get you back to the base and I can escort you myself." Mallory turned to Canard, smiling at his dumbfounded expression. "We're getting out of here Canard." He just stared at her, not sure how to process this. He was actually getting out of here. He thought he'd have to spend the rest of his life here, alone. Not sure what else to do he pulled Mallory into a hug and then kissed her. She was a little surprised but kissed him back. Brawn watched the scene a little surprised but monitored their vitals and changes. They broke the kiss and Canard smiled at Mallory.
"I love you Mallory."
"I love you too." She leaned up and kissed him again. Both were beyond happy, they laughed together until brawn speaking broke their happy moment.
"Judging by your vitals and the hormones your releasing into the air, you're telling the truth." Mallory and Canard both looked at him confused. "By my calculation and the differences in your reading Mallory, I can tell you have had intercourse twice."
Mallory blushed and Canard raised his eyebrow at the machine. He thought it a little nosy. Mallory coughed into her hand to dispel the awkward situation. "So, shall we start moving?" She asked, a blush still on her beak and cheeks.
"Oh by golly yes! Base is an eight hour walk from here, if we go now we should reach it before it gets too dangerous out."
They started walking while carrying Brawns head with them. It wasn't as heavy as one would think it would be. Three hours into the walk and two hours of Brawns almost none stop talking, Canard was ready to kill something. Somehow Mallory didn't seem to mind it but it was driving him insane. He tried drowning it out by thinking of other things and it started to work until Mallory froze. He turned to look at her wondering why she stopped.
"Brawn something just occurred to me. You have communication with your head in our dimension. Right?"
"Why yes I do as a matter of fact at this very moment I'm sending myself data and details of everything going on."
"Does that mean you could let Wildwing and the others know that we're coming home." She asked hopefully. That got Canard's attention.
"Why of course I could. I'll let you know as soon as I've told them." Mallory smiled. "Thank you Brawn. I could kiss you."
"Oh it's no trouble Mallory." They kept walking, towards the base. Another two hours went by but this time Brawn wasn't talking, he was attempting to contact the others on the other side.
"Any luck Brawn?" She asked.
"Not yet Mallory but I'm sure I'll get someone soon." He smiled and kept his upbeat attitude.
They walked on for hours and still Brawn hadn't gotten a hold of the others. Where could they be? Were they okay? Mallory worried. She knew she saw them make it out of limbo, so what was going on?
"You okay." Canard placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Oh yeah just worried about the others, that's all."
"Don't, Wildwing's in charge of them, their safe with him. I knew what I was doing when I chose him for team captain."
"I know that. We all do." She seemed unsure about something, Canard waited for her to say what it was she was thinking. "Wildwing's going to remain captain right?" She looked up at him, wondering if Canard was going to take over when they got back. She knew Wildwing would be only too willing to hand over the title of leader if Canard asked for it.
"No. Wildwing's the leader now. That's the way it'll stay, besides I wouldn't get to spend as much time with you if I was leader." He smirked handsomely at her. She smiled, happy with his answer.
"Can't have that now can we?"
"No we can't." He laughed, putting an arm around her shoulder, holding her close.
Brawn chose now to speak again. "I have made contact with your friends. I'm happy to inform you that they have received the message that you are both alive and well. Wildwing wants you to know that they'll be waiting and wants frequent updates with all details. His breathing and vitals indicate that he is happy, excited, and revealed."
"Alright. Can you do those automatically for us Brawn?" Mallory asked.
"You bet'cha Mallory." Brawn laughed. "Giving them a current update right now." Brawn was quiet for a couple of seconds, then spoke again. "I have just informed of everything I know so far, including you finding me together in the forest, your current health and that you've had intercourse twice now."
Mallory sputtered, in embarrassment, while Canard raised an eyebrow.
"Wildwing's response is 'Well that's healthy and wat to move fast Canard.'" Mallory smacked her forehead and Canard burst out laughing, holding his sides he was laughing so hard. "I have reported current events to the team. Mallory has smacked her forehead and Canard is laughing." This made Canard laughed even harder. "Your team's response is laughter." Tears were rolling down Canard's cheeks now.
"Brawn you don't have to give them that kind of information. Please leave details about private things out when you update him." Brawn was silent for a moment. "I have informed Wildwing of your request and he agrees." He reported.
"Oh man. I needed that." Canard said, wrapping an arms around Mallory's waist.
"Yeah great." She was never gonna live this down. Nosedive was gonna be talked about this one for a while.
"What a sweet picture." A voice called out from behind them. Everyone turned to see Lucretia aiming a gun at them. "Too bad I have to break it up but you see I'm getting out of here and going home." She aimed her gun at Canard. "One wrong move Mallory and I blow your boyfriend's head off." Mallory placed Brawns head down and raised her hands up in the air. "Good girl, know come towards me slowly." Lucretia pulled out a second gun and aimed it at Mallory. Canard wanted to beat this bitch senseless. She had stalked them this whole way. How did she find them? He looked at the arm holding a gun on him and found the answer, Mallory's com was on her wrist. "Pick up the Brawn's head, Canard." She purred his name. He listened and grabbed Brawn, not wanting to risk Mallory's life. Brawn was silent, he glared at the enemy that has been employed by Dragaunus, at this very moment he was giving Wildwing updates on the current hostage situation.
"Lucretia you bitch." Mallory stopped in front of her. "You really going to risk killing me?"
"I won't have to kill you. Just your boyfriend. You two are hard to follow by the way. There was no way I would have been able to keep up with you if I didn't have your com. See I was planning on jumping you at night but it just didn't work out. You were all over the place with that creature and then last night, well, I wasn't stupid enough to take that path at night, unlike you two." She smirked at Canard. "Don't worry handsome, I'll take go care of Mallory. As soon as we're through the gateway and in Puckworld again. I'll blow her brains out. Make it real quick too. It's a shame I can't take you with me. You're so handsome."
Canard clenched his fist, he had to stop this somehow but he was stuck, there was nothing he could do with a gun aimed at him. "Come on Lucretia. Leave him alone. Let's just go." Mallory moved in front of the gun aimed at Canard.
"I suppose we should." Lucretia tilted her head. "Such a shame, I would have enjoyed you Canard, I'm sure you would have enjoyed me too." She pouted, acting sexy but Canard found it to be anything but.
"Not my type." He said, holding Brawns head.
"Oh please I'm every man's type. Now turn around Canard and start marching like a good boy. You too Mallory." They did as she said and walked forward, no one said a word as she kept a gun to their backs at all times. Three hours of silent walking and they were at the base. "Hurry up will you. It's dangerous around here at night."
"How can you tell what's night here? The sky and light never changes." Mallory asked sarcastically as they started climbing the many steps that lead up to the base's very large elevator. It gave Lucretia the ability to keep Canard at a distance but Mallory right where she wanted her.
"Oh you can, if you've been here long enough you just know. Right Canard?" She said smugly, thinking she was going to be leaving him behind in this hell hole. They took the elevator up eight floors, per Brawn's instructions on how to get in. The doors opened. To reveal how high up they were. Mallory could see the strange fog that came from that creature in many parts of the forests below. Seems like they just made it in the nick of time.
Canard glanced down at Brawn and whispered to him. "If I use you to throw at Lucretia's head what's the chances of me hitting her?"
"I calculate a 60% chance of hitting Mallory and 40% chance of hitting the actual target." Brawn spoke quietly back. "If you miss there is a 90% chance of her killing you in one shot, there is a 10% chance that she might accidently shot Mallory." Brawn felt it important that Canard realized that it wasn't just himself that was in danger. "We need Mallory to move out of the way. There is no way to get a message to her without Lucretia knowing what you're doing. Your chances of a successful hit drop down to 20%."
Canard sighed, hearing Brawn say that. "What's the chances that Lucretia will get away with taking Mallory through the gateway?"
"We won't fire on her with Mallory so close. Right now her chance of success is 95%." Brawn answered.
"We can't risk it. We're gonna have to go for it." He whispered. The sound of something off to the right caught Lucretia's attention, she looked over to see a Brawn watching them and Canard saw his chance, he turned, lifting Brawns head and tossed it. Mallory saw it coming and ducked down. The metal head collided with Lucretia's face, knocking her back. The hit was hard and Lucretia stumbled back waving her gun around she shot at everything around herself. Mallory ducked and kicked her leg back hard, knocking Lucretia right over the railing. Her screamed died down the further she fell, until abruptly the scream stopped.
Canard ran forward and hugged Mallory to himself. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." They stood up neither wanting to see what Lucretia looked like when she hit bottom, from so high up. "Let's get out of here." Canard nodded and a large Brawn approached them.
"Golly gee that was a close one." He said in a very friendly fashion. It led them into the base to send them home.
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Mallory and Canard were curious about all the crazy looking technology that the Brawns used but neither wanted to asked, they were too tired for that, they just wanted to rest. In a large room there was a metal circle standing on a platform, large enough for a Brawn to walk through. Next to it was a control panel. This was the teleporter.
"Here we go." Brawn lifted a giant gold hand and guided them to the large teleporter. "This teleporter will drop you off right in front of The Anaheim Pond. I will walk you through." He hit some buttons to being the activation process.
"Hey Brawn? I have one more thing I need to ask you." Mallory said. Brawn turned her and waited, a smile on his friendly gold face. "If we end up having to destroy Dragaunus's entire ship, would you be able to help up get back home?"
"Of course Mallory. Just talk to my head and I'll come get you. If my head stops working, which is only a 5% chance of ever happening, I'll come to you directly." Brawn smiled and held out his hand.
"You're my hero Brawn." Mallory leaned up and kissed the robot on it's hard metal cheek.
"Hey! What are friends for." He smiled and activate the gateway. A swirling purple tunnel appeared inside the circular metal doorway. "Please follow me." He walked through.
Mallory and Canard held hands, taking a breath they walked through together. The moment they were out on the other side they saw everyone out there waiting for them. Everyone rushed in to give the two missing ducks a big group hug and celebrate their safe return to the team.
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A month later, Canard was officially announced as the newest member of the Mighty Ducks. Phil of course made a big deal out of it and when the press got wind of Mallory and Canard being an official couple, they were all over magazines together.
Wildwing had his best friend back, making life here a little easier for him. Before there had been an angry cloud that constantly hovered over his head but now it was gone. As Canard said Wildwing remained the leader, he was not expecting Canard to turn down the position as leader but accepted it. He didn't care either way he had his best friend back and Mallory was back too. She was basically family now, like everyone else here.
Canard smirked as he shot as many pucks passed Wildwing as he could but the team leader was on his game today. "Couldn't get a puck passed ya. I think you've gotten better."
"Thanks. So you gonna ask her?" Wildwing questioned Canard.
Canard swallowed a little nervous. "Yeah soon but I'm trying to plan it. I want it to be perfect."
"She's not gonna care whether or not it's perfect. That's not how Mallory is." Wildwing put on hand on Canard's shoulder. Leading him off the ice.
"Yeah I guess but I still want it to be perfect for her. She saved me Wildwing. I would still be there if it wasn't for her." Canard looked to be in thought. "What do you give to the perfect woman?"
Wildwing slapped him on the back. "Simple." Canard looked at him waiting for the answer. "Exactly what she wants."
"There you are." Mallory called from the elevators. "You'd better start getting ready. We'll miss our date." She said already in a short silk green dress that matched her eyes. Canard's and Wildwing's jaws dropped.
Shaking his head, Wildwing shook his head to snap of it and smirked. "Have fun buddy." He slapped Canard's shoulder and went back out on the ice to join his brother in a friendly game.
"So you going to get ready?" Mallory asked.
Canard closed his mouth and nodded. "Yeah but first, let's stop by my bedroom, that dress looks a little too good on you."
Mallory smiled enticingly at him. "Lead the way."
Fin.