Fanfic Recs / DuckTales (2017)

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Authors, and Websites

SimplyAnotherWriter

• Recommended by: bn2000
• Comments: He writes soulful works of moderate length. They are mainly devoted to Louie Duck, his inner feelings and problems with his family.

General Fics

Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.

Def Part of the Fam by Violet Rose of Darkness

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Webby and Dewey have a talk before everyone goes their separate ways. Debbigail friendship, but can be seen as romance if you want.
• Comments: Comes right after that heartbreaking episode (The Last Crash of the Sunchaser).

Problem Children by mandaree1

• Recommended by fruitstripegum
• Status: Complete
• Summary: The triplets handle bullies differently.

Huey Duck's Non-Comprehensive, Ever Growing List of Reasons Why Being A Triplet Is Awesome by Nebulous_Bounds_of_Bad_Taste

• Recommended by Known Unknown
• Status: Complete (but possibly continued in the future)
• Summary: A collection of fun, embarrassing, silly and hearwarming snapshots of the triplets' life before and after meeting Scrooge, with the theme of Huey meticulously listing all the things he loves about his brothers.
• Comments: Many of the recs on this page are brother moment fics between the triplets, and this fic decides to go the whole hog and string as many different types of them together as the author could think of, pulling on their own experience having siblings. As a result, it's a very heartwarming read with an especially sweet ending.

Coat Closet by whitebeltwriter

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Fall is on its way and that means the oh so fun task of making sure everyone is properly attired when heading out. Especially if someone doesn't seem to have any clothes save for what's on her back.

In Your Corner by whitebeltwriter

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Mrs Beakley finds Lena hurt on the manor's doorstep and comforting ensues.

Dreams and Reality by darknessarrives165

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Dewey dreams of his mom. Of adventures she has had in the past, of her childhood, and other parts of her life. Unsure of whether they are true events from her life, he feels as if they are necessary for getting him closer to finding his mom. And perhaps the answer to what happened to her all those years ago.
• Comments: Definitely my favorite story from the fandom so far. From the high-stakes drama to the dangerous action (fans of Dewey and Webby be warned - they get smacked around quite a bit, emotionally and physically), everything in this story pays off with catharsis.

Keeping the Balance by Sand-wolf579

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Huey took on the role of the older, responsible triplet. Being the one in charge though was really hard sometimes, especially when one of his brothers was keeping secrets from them. Throw in a teenager who was a bit of a bully, and a girl who was a little intense for his liking, and Huey was in for a hard time.

Bound to Repeat it by Sand-wolf579

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Louie found a disturbing pattern in their family's history and begins to think that there's a connection between success and resent in the family.

Battling Brothers by QueenReagan

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: In the aftermath of their failed internship, Huey and Dewey have a falling out concerning their work ethics. With Webby sick, Beakley occupied, and Uncle Donald and Great-Uncle Scrooge kept in the dark, it is up to Louie to reconcile his battling brothers.
• Comments: Takes place after "The Infernal Internship of Mark Beaks!".

Will You Come Home? by booklover4816

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: After a family argument, a certain level-headed duckling makes an impulsive decision that sends his family into panic.
• Comments: This story is based around the idea that Dewey comes clean about his investigation regarding his mother. Huey angrily blows up at his great-uncle (offscreen) then runs away.

The First Night by roxygoth

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Summary: It's the boys first night in McDuck Manor. Of course they're not nervous at all, why would they be? No, this is the start of a new adventure...
• Comments: Very in-character interactions between Donald and Scrooge at the beginning (and pretty funny talk between them too). Louie steals the show near the end. And there's a nice hint of Dewey x Webby in the middle.

Mirror, Mirror by Soulful-sin

• Recommended by LegionnaireBlaze
• Status: Complete
• Summary: 1987 Webby Vanderquack is in for a surprise when she walks through an antique mirror and finds herself in another McDuck Manor, this time confronted by another version of herself and the boys. Meanwhile, on the other side, the boys end up making matters worse. Now they need Magica's help to repair the mirror and Magica's help always comes with a price...
• Comments: An enjoyable story that successfully crosses over the two shows. So far has been a very good read.
  • A really interesting scenario, one that I particullarly always wanted to read about, and it didn't disappoint me. As the story advances, it becomes darker, with some dark themes and injuries that would be lighter in the shows being taken very seriously. Still, it's enjoyable, engaging, and very faithful to the characters from both shows and probably the dream of many fans come true.
  • Has a sequel here.

How to Survive on Thin Ice by secretsoup

• Recommended by fruitstripegum
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Webby is standing in a crowded department store with her Granny two weeks before Christmas looking at a table of black and grey striped sweaters while trying not to cry not because fate led her here, but because it's a popular style and Lena had good taste and sweaters make good gifts. It's a coincidence. “Would you like one,” Granny says softly, after a few moments, because she can see Webby is touching one, gently, two fingers on the folded corner of it like it's a stray dog that might bite. “Oh,” she says, nervous and a little shrill. She's been doing a really great job at putting on a brave face about the whole Lena thing; bravery and optimism is what Webby does best, and besides, it's not like she just found out her mother died scared and alone in outer space or anything. She hadn't even known Lena that long, or very well, what with all the lying and everything. So when you put it in perspective, really, it would be selfish to make a fuss about it. “That's okay.” Her voice cracks like thin ice. She treads carefully, has been for almost five months now, lest she break through and drown. One day she'll make it back to solid ground, maybe. “I don't even think it comes in my size.”

We Get the Job Done by ant5b

• Recommended by Cyrania
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Fenton and Scrooge commiserate over the immigrant experience.
• Notes: Bonding between Scrooge and Fenton is something that is lacking within the fandom right now. This deals with a solid point of connection the two would have between them and is well handled. Bonus points for the title reference and how well it fits what's going on.

A Small Coffee Break by Fandomtrashed 13

• Recommended by Cyrania
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: He looked up and insantly, his day was ruined. The sun was behind the clouds, the milk has been spilt, the toe has been stubbed, the dread was settling into his stomach. Why?
  Because Mark Beaks was standing in front of him, arms spread wide and grinning as if he hadn't used Fenton and stolen the Gizmoduck suit, almost killing people in the process.
• Notes: Illustrates the chillingly villainous Mark Beaks along with how any future interactions between him and Fenton may end up going with a charming rescue.

Power Down by DigiKate813

• Recommended by Cyrania
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Now that Fenton has officially become Gizmoduck, Duckburg’s newest protector, he is not holding back. Giving everything he has to being the greatest hero he can be. But how much can he push himself to do more before he starts to fall?
• Notes: The obligatory well-meaning hero overworks himself to prove himself worthy of his title and then has help from others as he deals with the repercussions story done beautifully. Digi Kate 813 writes it in the style of an episode, making the whole story seem like something that could come up in canon in the future. Also has parental Scrooge and a team up of Gizmoduck and Scrooge McDuck.

Duck of Mystery by ant5b

• Recommended by Powe Respect
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: No one cares about poor, orphaned Gosalyn Waddlemeyer, so why should he?
• Comments: A one-shot story about the new Darkwing Duck meeting Gosalyn for the first time, with some DW/Launchpad shipping at the beginning.

A Lesson in Dabbling by moon_opals

• Recommended by fruitstripegum
• Status: Complete
• Summary: "We're not that kind of duck!" "Then what kind of ducks are we!?" Huey, Dewey, and Louie learn an important biology lesson at their uncle's expense.

Eighth Wonder by ant5b

• Recommended by fruitstripegum
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Gosalyn saves herself. Oh, and she saves Darkwing, too.

Choice by Ada Marina

• Recommended by Lyra_Dhani
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Scrooge stared at his reflection in the water- stared long and hard. He didn’t look up at his nephews and niece as they relaxed beside the spring, but he didn’t need to. He knew Donald was glaring at a smirking Gladstone over a laughing Della’s head as she leaned over to look at her own reflection in the water. None of them were aware of exactly what they had just drunk.

message me back? by phillipAsso

• Recommended by: Gintama200
• Status: Complete
• Summary: A bittersweet story showing exactly how much Louie missed Uncle Donald while he was on his "cruise", through text.

Bradford's Conclusion by georgemiser

• Recommended by: Tropemaster849
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Three and a half months after the finale of Ducktales, Bradford Buzzard had had plenty of time to think and needless to say, he's come up with some... interesting thoughts about his situation and the universe in general.

Poison by Ms Sherlock Holmes

• Recommended by: cheesythegreat
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Scrooge and the gang find themselves in yet another ancient temple. But this new adventure takes a deadly turn when Louie is accidentally poisoned during their exploration, turning a day of treasure-hunting into a race against the clock to find the hidden antidote. Will they be able to save the youngest triplet or will this be the end of adventuring for the Duck family?

The Many Adventures of Duckburg's Heroes by Ninja_Librarian

• Recommended by: Bookworm Gal
• Status: In Progress
• Summary: Whole slew of fics featuring Darkwing Duck, his trusty partner Pilot, Gizmoduck, Duck Avenger, and their abundance of allies. Featuring: Drakepad, Dorkulaisy, Fendra, family and friend love and bonding, a bunch of OCs, an abundance of pop culture references, and villains galore.
• Comments: Season 3 AU and beyond. And while there's some shipping, the biggest focus overall is family and adventures. Also incorporates elements from the original Darkwing Duck, Paperinik New Adventures, and even House of Mouse.

A Magpie's Motivation.by MMMAAGGICCC

• Recommended By Megawing
• Status: In Progress
• Synopsis: Just a couple of months after the series ends and all the excitement dies down, Fenton and Louie find themselves the hostages of two new supervillains: Mallory Talon and Doyle Budgiegar, ex F.O.W.L agents looking for trouble. Gyro, Boyd, Gandra and Webby will need to attempt a rescue, and if they succeed they'll band together to protect Mark Beaks from Mallory's wrath.

Shipping Fics

Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.

Valor by The-Suburban-Guy

• Recommended by Ebbyu
• Status: In Progress
• Synopsis: According to the author, "Drake and Fenton both live busy lives. Between family, friends, and having to stop supervillains on a regular basis, neither has a ton of down time. When a chance encounter leads to them getting to know each other, something clicks."
• Pairing(s): Fenton/Drake
• Comments: Set post 2017 series, it's mostly been focused on Drake and Fenton as opposed to Gizmoduck and Darkwing, but seems to be heading that way. Good slice of life pairing with some hurt/comfort elements at times.

Romantic Feelings by TheMysteriousDoraemonFan

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete (dead link)
• Synopsis: Dewey writes his hidden feelings for Webby down in his blue notebook, but when his brothers Louie and Huey get ahold of it one morning, something happens that could change Dewey and Webby's feelings for each other forever.
• Pairing(s): Dewey/Webby

Sittin' in a Tree by PikaGirl13

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: As Dewey is backed up against a tree by his brothers for taking the last chocolate chip cookie, he's suddenly rescued by Webby who was hanging out in the tree branches above.
• Pairing(s): Dewey/Webby
• Comments: Nerdy fans will probably view this as a continuation of the "Meet Webby!" short, where Dewey has a tendency to hog all the chocolate chip cookies to himself. Only this time, Huey and Louie get in on the action.

We'll Solve This Together by PikaGirl13

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Taking place right after the end of episode 3, Webby is concerned about Dewey after the discovery of the room dedicated completely to his Mother and asks if he's alright.
• Pairing(s): Dewey/Webby

Opening Up by Violet Rose of Darkness

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Webby comes home with a bruise. Huey and Louie are worried and Dewey is extremely upset by this.
• Pairing(s): Dewey/Webby

Curiosity by Violet Rose of Darkness

• Recommended by Bright Light
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Scrooge starts to get suspicious of all the time Webby and Dewey are spending together. But is it because of the reason he thinks it is? (Takes place after "The Great Dime Chase!".)
• Pairing(s): Dewey/Webby

Stand By Me by secretsoup

• Recommended by Powe Respect
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Lena with make-up isn't all that different than Lena without make-up, which you think is surprising because people always talk about girls and make-up like it makes a big difference. She’s not less pretty, or more pretty, because she’s always pretty, and every time you look at her she seems prettier than the last time you looked at her, and OH, Lena’s a witch, isn't she? Maybe she's got you under a thrall, is this what it feels like to be under a thrall? This is so exciting, you've never been under a thrall before!
• Pairing(s): Webby/Lena
• Comments: A cute second-person Webby fic where she realizes her feelings for Lena during a sleepover. Written pre-season one finale.

Webby Contracts A Rare Condition by DontKillBugs

• Recommended by Master Paradox
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: After suffering an animal bite in Europe, Webby wakes up having become a Vampire in the night.
• Comments: A comedic story exploring the concept of vampirism in a world where it's far from the most fantastical occurrence. Webby/Lena is present throughout, but not the central focus outside of the last third of chapter one. Recommended for people seeking goofy/low-stakes monster stories, Webby/Lena fluff, and/or Mark Beaks embarrassing himself.
• Pairing(s): Webby/Lena

Take On Me by puck1919.

• Recommended by: Blind Bandit 8
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: After Fenton and Drake almost hook up, they try for a relationship. But dating as a superhero isn't easy, and no one is ever holding all the cards.
• Comments: A thrilling fic with romance, humour, action and familial love. The first part develops Drake Mallard and Fenton Crackshell Cabrera from acquintances to lovers, the second part involves them teaming up with other characters and taking in a lost child. Both parts involve a lot of action and Jim Starling being a terrifying villain.
• Pairing(s): Fenton/Drake, mention of past Fenton/Gandra.

LOST by therealjordan23

• Recommended by: Marcus S Lazarus
• Status: Ongoing.
• Synopsis: Dewey Duck had made a mistake—he was young, dumb, and heads over heels for his best friend, fueled by nothing but his anger and pain. Years later he was still dealing with the aftermath of what he did to her, his brothers, and his friends. He was incredibly lost, alone, and filled with guilt. Would he ever find his way back home again?
• Comments: An emotionally gripping and exceptionally well-written piece that truly captures Dewey's grief and pain at the idea that Webby doesn't love him that way and the consequences of his absence on the rest of the Duck family, to say nothing of the steps leading to his return to Duckburg and his family.
• Pairing(s): Dewey/Webby, Huey/Violet, Louie/Lena, Max Goof/Webby

Springtime For Hades by Queenbean3

• Recommended by: M1st3rSt3ve
• Status: Ongoing
• Synopsis: The story of how the god Hades married his wife Persephone, but in the DuckTales world.
• Pairing: Hades/Persephone

An Attempt at Advice by wordsurge4

• Recommended by: ghidorahultima
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Cute little Webby/Lena drabble with some bonding between Della and Webby. Short but sweet.
• Pairings: Webby/Lena, Della/Penumbra

Alternate Universe Fic

Freedom From Fear by Kung-fu Blaziken

• Recommended by Tropemaster 849
• Status: Ongoing
• Synopsis: Freedom. Lena had wanted it for so very long. But even though the connection with Magica is broken, she wonders if she is truly free. Thankfully, she's got a better family out of the deal.
• Comments: An AU detailing what would have happened if Lena had been freed from Magica before The Shadow War!, along with giving her a different backstory. It is a great read, but be warned, Lena gets smacked around a lot.
• Has a tropes page.

The Lost Niece by myrskytuuli

• Recommended by Cyrania de Bergerac
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Della gets compared to her uncle a lot. She is smarter than the smarties and tougher than the toughies, brave and clever, with lust for adventure, for adrenaline, for making herself into something more.
• Comments: An AU dealing with an intriguing possibility for Della's absence from her kids' life. Namely, what if Della striving to get out from her Uncle Scrooge's shadow had lead her to villainy. It's a truly chilling and heartrending one-shot that does offer valid development for this AU even if only explored in one-shot form.

Cooperation by SolarMorrigan

• Recommended by Cyrania de Bergerac
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Darkwing Duck meets Gizmoduck and isn't particularly impressed with his track record. (Though, Gizmoduck isn't particularly impressed with his attitude, so at least they're even.)
• Comments: This is a beautiful expression of the hoped-for team-up of Drake Mallard and Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera. Their dynamic references their 90's one, yet is also unique and true to both characters. If the show ended up going a similar route to this for whatever future they have for Darkwing, there would be much rejoicing.

Pieces by Lenasmagic

• Recommended by M1st3rSt3ve
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Alternative Shadow War Ending - Six months ago, a teenager was found on the edge of Duckburg with no memory of anything other than her name - Lena. For six months, Webby has endlessly researched everything there is to know about the Shadow Realm, refusing to believe that Lena is gone. Too bad she never thought to take a walk across town to the Sabrewing household.

Rewriting History by shadowfire125

• Recommended by ladyofthelibrary
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: When Gyro discovers Akita's true plans for 2BO before the robot comes online, he manages to save his invention from becoming a weapon. Unfortunately, he's forced to go on the run but maybe a certain trillionaire can give him and his son a safe place to land.

Scattered to the Winds by ancailleach

• Recommended by: Gintama200
• Status: Ongoing
• Synopsis: An AU based on Scrooge, Della, and Donald all get end up stranded on the moon. Enemies quickly swooped into the mansion splitting up the triplets and Webby.
• Comment: An excellent story that properly delves into the consequences of Scrooge, Della, and Donald all disappearing at once. How this affected the children, how they were being raised, and the city.

Just A Normal, Boring Family by Mighty_Ant

• Recommended by: Gintama200
• Status: Ongoing
• Synopsis: A startling turn of events lead to a mystery centered around Donald's sudden disappearance after a car crash. Now with no one to turn to the triplets try to find out exactly what happened to their uncle while figuring out who's want to to kidnap him in the first place and figure out his mysterious connection to the richest duck in the world.
• Comment: A well developed, in character, bittersweet story that focuses on the triplets trying to find their missing uncle. It also examines all the changes in relationships after the kids are forced to defend themselves in the real world before they meet Scrooge and go on adventures with him. Highly recommend it if you want a heartfelt bittersweet mystery.

"A Light in the Shadows" by Emily_RoseMarie

• Recommended by: bn2000
• Status: Ongoing
• Synopsis: An exploration of what could have been if Magica wasn't, you know, the worst.
• Comment: A touching and at the same time dramatic story. Lena does not suffer from her aunt's abuse, on the contrary, she is loved by her. But now she has to choose between her and her new friends. And this choice is, for obvious reasons, much more difficult than in the original.

DT Magic AU by twilighteve

• Recommended by: SpongeGuy11
• Status: Ongoing
• Synopsis: An AU on what would happen if the Duck family had magic powers.
• Comment: Amazing story doing a great job with the idea of the Duck family having magic powers based on their personalities.

Crossover

One of a Kind by ant5b

• Recommended by fruitstripegum
• Status: Complete
• Crossover with: Paperinik New Adventures
• Summary: The Duck Avenger inspired the next generation of superheroes without even realizing it.

Journey Into Fear by ant5b

• Recommended by cutoutscout
• Status: Complete
• Crossover with: Paperinik New Adventures
• Summary: It took Della a decade to make it to the gates of the mansion. It takes Donald two weeks. (But he doesn't stay.)

Ducktales Rewritten by Super Saiyan 3 Odd

• Recommended by SpongeGuy11
• Crossover with: Kingdom Hearts and Legend of the Three Caballeros
• Status: Complete
• Summary: Join the most daring adventurer in history, the legendary Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Dewey, Huey & Louie Duck and Webby Vanderquack on their adventures as they go solve mysteries and rewrite history.
• Comment: Currently has a prequel story and continuations for seasons 2 and 3.

Hero's Chat by bamboozledeagle

• Recommended by: Gintama200
• Crossover with: Paperinik New Adventures and Darkwing Duck
• Status: Ongoing
• Summary: A realistic take on a chat fic that includes a retired hero, two freshly-born superheroes, one of which has spontaneously decided to adopt an orphan. As you can see, the results can be... interesting.

The Secret Biography of Donald Duck by an undead gamer 45

• Recommended by Sponge Guy 11, TheMisterFree
• Crossover with:Kingdom Hearts, Legend of the Three Caballeros, Paperinik New Adventures, Double Duck
• Status: Completed
• Summary: Most people would think Donald has lived a fairly boring life, knowing him as Scrooge's bumbling nephew and nothing more. Most people would be wrong, for few know who the real Donald Duck is: a superhero, a navy captain, a secret agent, a crusader, a wizard, and the world's greatest father. This is the untold story of Donald Fauntleroy Duck, the most incredible duck to ever live.
• Comments: Amazing and cool way to combine previous Donald Duck media into one fic compliant with the DuckTales universe.

House of Mouse Returns by Cosmic Directions

• Recommended by: SpongeGuy11
• Crossover with:House of Mouse, Goof Troop, A Goofy Movie
• Status: in progress
• Summary: Mickey Mouse, the cartoon star of Disney Studios, opens the House of Mouse once more in this rebooted tale! As multiple obstacles attempt to shut the club down, our heroes must work together to keep the show going. All while more characters decide to make their first appearances ever, mixing the classic with the new.
• Comments: Intriguing and creative way of reintroducing the House of Mouse idea.

Beyond Our Masks by hackeline83

• Recommended by: AlaskaNative999
• Crossover with: Paperinik New Adventures, Double Duck, Legend of the Three Caballeros, Goof Troop, A Goofy Movie, An Extremely Goofy Movie
• Status: Ongoing
• Summary: Beware, and be skeptical of the smiles, sometimes, behind a golden smile is a secret buried. As far as the Mcduck clan know there are no more secret between them, or at least that's what the triplets and Scrooge thought. Now, shortly after Magica's defeat more troubles arrive, and in the middle of this is a parrot, a rooster, and an android.
• Comments: A dark secret is exposed, new alliances are formed, and Donald Duck is right in the middle of it all. This story was published on October 12, 2018 and is canon divergent after the Season 1 finale. This is a bold, gripping crossover of diverse fandoms to make an interesting adventure story that tests where Donald's loyalties lie!