Mighty ducks One shots

Wish foundation (Nosedive x Ashley)

Once in a while, the ducks receive letters from all over the world, from all sorts of fans that would like to meet them in person. But the main problem was that only one child has the opportunity and they had to decide who that one will be.

Not an easy task for the mighty ducks.

Phil just signed up for the wish foundation, making a child's wish come true. Wild wing and his team feel awful. They didn't want to refuse all the requests, but have no choice but to do so. If it wasn't for Grin, making the suggestion, that they shall plan a charity party for all of the children together. Not a bad idea, thought Wild wing, but still one kid gets the lucky prize...or has to get it. The constantly whining of their manager was just more agonizing than their job to keep their fans happy. Months passed by, till they only had one letter left. Sorting them all out one by one, the remaining letter was their new visitor for the weekend next week.

A little girl named Ashley who has ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) was the one they picked.

She hasn't reached her teenage years yet and already lost the capability to walk. What the problem was with that...well...she wanted the ducks to show her how it feels to skate on ice. She loves figure skating so much, wishing to experience the same feeling for once. How should the ducks help her with that? Ashley seems to have a lot of fate in the team, knowing that the mighty ducks can do anything. The other thing she loved was easier to accomplish...she was a massive fan of Nosedive. The young duck was proud to hear it, announcing that he will spend some time with her at the weekends, getting to know him better.

But they are alien ducks, not magicians.

Wild wing was at loss for words, while Nosedive just sighted, "This will be harder than I thought." Tanya however, took this assignment with interest, "Perhaps I can find a way to make it possible." Unlike her, the others are getting worried. They only had a week to prepare for her that one special day. The goalie had hoped to get some support from Phil, but he is already planning the next game...also on the weekend.

On Saturday, Ashley arrived with a man, pushing her wheelchair.

Nosedive and Grin offered her to make a tour around the Anaheim mall. The young girl was excited, having some troubles to hold back tears. Wild wing discussed the rest with the man, hoping that his brother is taking good care of her in the meantime. Their idea for her wish needed a few more preparations before she gets it on Sunday. For now, Ashley should enjoy the company of the ducks. That little girl could hardly stop laughing at the two, constantly making jokes or acting silly. Even inside the comic shop, her eyes gone wide, "I love comics!" That was music to Nosedive's ears, "Then my lady, may I escort you to the reading area?" Thrash and Mookie were overwhelmed by this girl's charming nature that they all joined her, making this day unforgettable for her.

Even back at the pond, Nosedive offered her to play videogames with him. So far, the day went well.

What the young duck didn't expect, that during the game, her avatar suddenly began to stop fighting. Thinking that she was no good at this fighting game, he grinned wide in her direction...only to panic the next. There she sat in the wheelchair and the joystick at the floor, crying out loud. For a minute, she was the most cheerful girl in the world and now...her tears wouldn't stop falling. The man she came with knew exactly what happened, taking Ashley into the ward from the ducks. Tanya watched with interest, as he inspected the girl, "Can you grab on to this?" he held out a ball to her. Ashley glanced at the time, while her lips began to wobble.

"Don't worry, its okay"

Of course it wasn't, it was only a matter of time, till this would happen. She even began to lean sideways, almost falling out of the wheelchair. The one that feels horrible was Nosedive. His biggest fan was there and he could do nothing to cheer her up. The man held out a drawing for the young duck, seeing Ashley and him figure skating on ice together, which didn't help him feeling any better. Tanya patted his back, "There is nothing you could have done to stop it. But there is one thing you can do for her."

"What Tanya, anything!"

She showed him her idea...and Nosedive was amazed, "That could work...it must work."

On Sunday, the hockey game was held at the pond.

Ashley was allowed to sit at the front row, alongside the man. The stadium was filled with fans from all over the world. Phil sure knew how to make this business work. Wild wing and the others keep on playing like they normally do. Unlike the usual routine, Nosedive was getting nervous, "Hey bro, do you think she will like it?" The goalie looked over to the girl and back to his brother, "You are her hero Dive. If anyone can make her happy, it is you. Don't worry." The young duck stared at Ashley; the man next to her placed a whistle into her mouth, since it was harder for her to shout. With everyone else doing so, it was no surprise. Whenever he got the puck, he heard her whistle loud, until she needed to breathe for air again. Even more as it got inside the opponents net, making the crowd go wild.

The girl looked like yesterday, all happy with a big smile on her face. It made the sadness last night, feel like a bad dream.

But the biggest surprise came at the end of the game.

Getting changed quickly, Tanya and Mallory escorted her to the changing room. The only one in a fancy outfit was Nosedive. Duke nudged his side, "Looking good Dive. Do you remember how it works?"

"I had to practice with a doll all week, I am sure I can handle it."

"But now it is a real human."

Wild wing assured the team that it will go well, telling Duke to get to his position; even he had a role to play in that event. The crowds knew of the wish foundation from Phil, but weren't told on what will happen at the ice rink. It got quite, as music began to play...and roses are projected all around them.

Ashley got carried by Grin towards the ice rink on his shoulder, dressed in a blue skating outfit and a construction wrapped all around her body in the same color. Dive is wearing a baby blue shirt and some black panty, holding his hands out to her. Ashley got supported by Dive and wild wing, surprised that they are heading towards the ice. A little afraid, she asked the young duck on what will happen. Nosedive smiled wide, "Your wish will come true at any moment." Her eyes widened, the mechanical construction held her up straight, while the ducks had to support her back and arms only. At the joints, Tanya had designed special screws. Now standing at the center of the ice rink, Ashley got really scared, as thousands of eyes were all focused on them two. Nosedive held her close to his side, "Trust me Ashley, I got you." Once duke started the next song, the roses turned from a dark read, to a light blue.

That was the moment where Dive slight pushed Ashley's back.

On her own skates, she went over the ice...

Of course they didn't make any moves that require training, but a few little tricks were capable. Dive had practiced all those with a doll, being able to use the screws at the right time. The tighter he makes them the harder it was for Ashley to fall. Leading her over the ice, Ashley began to cry again, but this time...out of joy. The crowd was quiet, enjoying the moment with her. Dives last move was the most difficult part. The screws had to be really tight, so he could lift her up to the air, making her look like she was flying. Once she was back in the ducks arms, the audience cheered at them, while thousands of roses were thrown towards the ice. Dive leaned towards the girl and asked her, "And? Did your dream come true?"

With tears in her eyes, she looked up at him, "...no..."

He froze...he was sure that he succeeded...what went wrong????

The feeling of soft lips again this beak got him out of his thoughts, "...it was even better than my dream...I felt like an ice princess, thank you Nosedive."

"Anything for you my princess."

Suddenly she giggled, "Too bad I am not old enough."

"Why is that?"

She gave him another kiss on the cheek, "So I could marry you."

This remained, even for the young duck, an unforgettable moment in his life. A photo was all that was left at the end, including two letters. It started with one, asking for a wish and the other with a bitter end. Nosedive was sure about it now...humans are wonderful...especially his little ice princess."