Danny gets to choose his royal title, and he thinks very hard about it. He examines historical ghost kings, how their titles reflected their rule.
He decided he wanted to be a little bit silly with it.
Now, all across reality, occultists and demons and anyone who was in-the-know on the Infinite Realms was privy to the knowledge of the new king.
King Phantom, The Child Killer
Meaning: The Child who killed the last king, the child who can and will kill to defend his people- and his people was Everyone In Reality. He was the King of All. He will not allow anyone to come to harm, and he will not allow anyone to conduct that harm.
Danny knows very well what people will assume his title means.
He’s counting on it.
Every so often a zealous megalomaniac decides they need the Ghost King to give them power, and what would the Child Killer want?
A child to kill.
He would never be able to stop people from trying to summon him, but he could control what they tried to offer to him. He could guarantee that only those who summon him were scum.
Anyone who chose to offer a living breathing child to what they assumed was a malevolent god of destruction and murder clearly wasn’t worth the breath it would take to ask “what do you want from me?”
So whenever Danny arrives to his summonings, faced with one or more innocent terrified faces, he wordlessly wraps them safely in a blanket made of stars..
Covering their eyes as he smites everyone in the room, leaving behind scorched earth and shadows of men who really Didn’t Have Any Idea Who. They. Were. Fucking. With.
When the Justice League catches wind of a dangerous entity called The Child Killer who slaughters cultists and disappears with the child sacrifices, they decide they don’t need any more information. Digging would waste time, and time was everything when a child was missing.
What they didn’t know was that Danny was feeding the children, clothing them, healing them- of course he would like to bring them home, but they don’t have any.
Each child was trafficked out of foster care by the cultists, or was being abused by their parent who was a cultist.
Even if they had never been taken into the circle, they would have surely died.
And no “hero” would have ever known.
No. Danny would not be returning the children, not unless they asked for it. Not unless they could come up with a safe place for them to go.
An AU DPxDC concept where a cult summons attempts to summon the Ghost King; Pariah Dark. Only to be met with Danny in his human form.
Now, revealing that the new Ghost King is a halfa to a bunch of weirdos in robes is a bad idea. So when they inevitably ask who the hell he is, he comes up with a lie.
"Oh, I'm his intern. I think? Maybe secretary is a better word? You know what, it doesn't matter." His lie is unsure at first, but then he puts on his best customer service voice and tries again.
"Hello, I'm Danny and I'll be the one taking your call. Now before we start, can you give me your name and reason for summoning?"
This pisses off the cult leader. After all, the summoning circle was structured to summon The Ghost King, not some stupid intern. The leader then demands why the magic circle didn't work.
"Look, I don't know how the current king has rewired the magic stuff to have it summon me instead. I'm just an intern."
The cult then gestures to the heroes they've captured. They state that since they went through the trouble of capturing a strong hero for a sacrifice, they should gain audience with Pariah Dark.
"No can do. Pariah Dark was over thrown a couple of years back. I'm working for King Phantom. Who is very busy dealing with the bureaucratic nightmare that his predecessor left behind."
The captured heroes, whoever they are, are somewhat relieved that they didn't have to deal with Pariah Dark. But they feel new trepidation over this unknown monarch.
"I can see if I can pencil you in for an appointment in the next... Few hundred years maybe?" Danny, now married to the bit, pulls out a notebook and pen.
The leader then claims that this was supposed to be the start for world domination and glory and continues his demands to see the king.
"Do you have any idea how many people are in line before you? No, management does not care if this is about world domination. We're already in backlog hell. Ruling another realm would only add to the growing pile of paper work."
It's then that backup for the captured heroes arrives to rescue. Danny staysback and watches as the other heroes dismantle the cult. He then goes to untie the closest hero next to him.
"I swear every cult leader I've met so far has been a power obsessed Karen. But that's customer service for you."
However, Danny's lie begins to backfire on him, because now his human identity is now in the justice leagues database as person of interest.
Even after the whole summoning debacle, he now has to deal with nosy heroes, king responsibilities, diplomatic matters, and school.
Manny: As someone who's environmentally conscious, it's my duty to pick you up. Does 7 work for you?
Danny:
Danny: You smooth motherfucker.
Danny: And yes it does.
Manny: Talk dirty to me~
Danny: Inflation is a serious problem and lumber prices are at a high.
Manny: Wha-
Danny: The economy is in shambles.
Manny: Hey, random question, what are your favorite flowers?
Danny: (???), why?
Manny:
Danny: Were you going to get me flowers?
Manny:
Danny:
Manny: ᶦᵗ’ˢ ᵃ ᵖᵒˢˢᶦᵇᶦˡᶦᵗʸ
Manny: I am so cool. I am an absolute Macho Dude. I am the epitome of coolness and awesomeness—
Danny: Hi.
Manny: *melts down in a flustered heap of softness*
Manny: So... what would you do if you were in bed with me?
Danny: Depends. Is your bed comfortable?
Manny: Yes.
Danny: I'd sleep.
Manny, throwing their head into Danny's lap: Tell me I'm pretty!
Danny, lovingly stroking their hair: You're pretty fucking annoying, that's what you are.
Danny: What are you in the mood for?
Manny: World domination.
Danny: That's a bit ambitious.
Manny: You are my world.
Danny: Aww...
Manny:
Danny:
Manny:
Danny: OH.
Manny: Look at me straight in the eyes and tell me the truth, Danny!
Danny: You can’t expect me to look into your eyes and be straight.
Manny: You look good in that hoodie.
Danny: You know where else I'd look good?
Manny, zero hesitation: My bed.
Danny, at the same time: By your side- wait, what?
Manny: We should get you to a doctor for a check up immediately. What if it happens again, and there isn’t anyone around to help you? What if it’s congenital? Oh my God! Was it me? Did I hurt you?
Danny: …You realize any other person that made their partner pass out on bed would simply feel really proud of themselves, right?
Enemies To Lovers TigerGhost Bonus
Manny: Will you date me? Breathe if yes, recite the Bible in Japanese if no.
Danny: 初めに、神は天と地を創造されました。
Manny: What the…?
Danny: 地球は形もなく虚無であり、暗闇が深海の面を覆いました…
Manny: Is that actually the Bible?!
Danny: …そして神の霊が水面の上に浮かんでいました。
Manny: And you stopped breathing, too?!
Danny: そして神は「光あれ」と言われました。
Manny: Christ, it would have been preferable for you to just have beaten me up and called me gay!
Manny: Danny, I…
Manny: I love you!
Danny: Not my problem.
Manny: I think we should kiss.
Danny: And I think you should die but we don’t always get what we want.
the funny thing about being a danny phantom enjoyer but being generally averse to tragic stories (unless the mood is right) is that whenever i go to ao3 i automatically exclude major character death from the warnings and then i realise
Was anyone gonna tell me that there was a Danny Fenton/Phantom skin on Fortnite or was I just supposed to accidentally stumble upon the news a month after it’s over… 😭😭
John just wanted to enjoy his pint and fish and chips. How had Bruce even found him?
“Constantine,” he greeted with a growl.
“Bats.”
“I need, uh, need your help.”
John sighed. Anytime Batman needed help it was world ending shite that guaranteed John would have a bad time.
“What do you want this time, Bats?”
In an uncharacteristic display of nervousness, Batman started tapping his fingers on the table.
“Danny won’t go to sleep even though I’ve given him a bedtime.”
Danny Fenton aka Danny Phantom aka the fucking Ghost King. John took a swig of his drink at the reminder that Batman was the biological father of a fucking GOD.
“What does that have to do with me?”
“I am unsure how to proceed with disciplining Danny. He needs to sleep. How would you handle this?”
John wanted to weep.
“Bruce. Bruce he’s a literal GOD! What makes you think any of us can make him do anything?”
“All the more reason to teach him discipline. I don’t want him thinking just because he has all this power he can get away with doing whatever he wants.”
“Again, he’s a god. They can get away with doing whatever they want!”
John was feeling a bit hysterical. Why did Bruce come to him for this?
Batman sighed.
“I can see this is beyond your expertise. Perhaps Doctor Fate can help.”
Batman left John alone. Good riddance and good luck to the old Bat. John continued with his drink.
When Batman went to Fate he didn't see issue why Bruce had problem. But when takes look at Danny he notices one thing.
Danny Wayne Bruce new kid/ward = PHANTOM the High King of intimate realms, The saviour, Ghost King, Eternal one, One True and Only, Beginning Middle and End, Life and Death, The true Balance, One above Death, One above Destiny (and its gods), He who is Space/heavens/stars, Creator of universes (big bang, and I am honestly tempted to throw Cosmo from Saint Seiya) the Child of Time, Creator and Destroyer, Bane of Tyrants, Protector of souls/innocents, The Great One
(Anybody wants to throw some more titles?)
Doctor Fate takes one long measured breath in attempt to calm himself and says "Go Fuck yourself with rusty spun Batman"
Bruce surprised with uncharacteristic cursing almost stutters when he tries protest "But-"
Doctor Fate interrupts him "Do you know who and what this is Batman? Your child is mortal incarnation of Phantom THE GOD KING of Infinite, He Who sits on HIGHEST THRONE"
"I am aware bu-" Bruce starts while mentally noting the throne bit.
Only for Doctor fate to interrupts him again "You are aware? You?! You have no bloody idea what you are dealing with! If you had you wouldn't even try thinking about this folly! I won't doom my soul to total and utter destruction for stupid idea that you can discipline GOD!"
Lord of Order opened portal and quickly entered it muttering about Suicidal Mortals with Delusion of Grandeur (Batman heard that bit) and Making plans to warm all League associated magic users and Kralion. Kralion may be lord of Chaos but he isn't suicidal to even think about trying anything. He will probably leave planet for some time.
This will be doubly good thing because this give him excuse to leave planet too.
I love this. And I have to chime in with Captain Marvel. Our boy Shazam. I’m thinking he’s about Danny’s age, somewhere between 15-18 at this point.
.As a note, Bruce spends a lot of time thinking about Danny’s behaviors. One of which looks like Food Insecurity with Danny Stashing Food in his room and some other places.
What B doesn’t know yet bc Danny hasn’t talked about it (or much of anything) is that it’s actually a Behavioral Habit tied to his Bad Days aka Days like in Spectra’s episode where he just, doesn’t have the energy to eat or is seriously leaning toward just sleeping all day.
Tim would relate some, though Tim’s Depression is a little more intense than Dannys is.
*+*+*+*+*+*
Batman sat in his office following his meeting with Doctor Fate. He was well aware that his son was powerful and had done impossibly incredible things with that power. However he was also a fifteen year old boy. If this was how those with say in the magical community approached Child Gods, it was no wonder they were often out of control.
It also gave him a decent frame of reference for why Danny didn’t like spending time around the JLD or Doctor Fate. They were afraid of him. Something that his son had admitted hurt him greatly. Being Feared felt almost as painful as being Rejected.
The knock on his door shook him from his thoughts and he looked up from the file he was frowning at. “Enter.”
“Hey, heard you were asking around about Phantom?” Captain Marvel walked in and shut the door. He offered a smile that was warm but not as blindingly as his usual one.
“No. Well, yes,” after all Danny was Phantom and Phantom was Danny, even if no one else seemed to understand. Another wedge between his boy and the other (older) heroes. “I’m having a difficult time trying to instill better habits. Despite a set bed and waking time he isn’t adhering to it. I can see the exhaustion, so I’m hesitant to believe he doesn’t require Sleep as was suggested.”
“Oh yikes. Yeah, doesn’t Red Robin have a similar problem?”
“Yes, but he’s eighteen now and the best I can do with him is encourage he rest or use a sedative.” Marvel laughed a little in sympathy. He sat forward and rested his elbows on his knees.
“Well, I’ve only spent a little time with the kid but, if you’re trying to think of consequences for rule breaking-“
“Benching him wouldn’t work either.” Batman added. Danny had made it clear he didn’t want to join them on patrol but he was willing to be on call for problems that needed his kind of help.
“Right, I remember when he told Superman to shove his ‘Duty To Others’ speech up his backend.” The two of them nodded seriously before Marvel lost the battle and laughed.. Batman smiling just a bit at Clark’s baffled surprise and sputtered apology.
Once he collected himself Marvel cleared his throat and sat up. “Just, treat him like any other teenager. No dessert, computer, phone, going places. You know. Normal consequences for normal misbehavior. “
“Hn…”
“You would know better than anybody how to handle a traumatized teen right? Don’t think about his powers, any punishment that involves them might just make it worse given that whole Agency mess we’re still cleaning up.”
“Hm.”
Marvel stood and punched his shoulder lightly. “Good talk B-Man! And good luck.”
Batman let him go and leaned back in his chair. Marvel was right, he’d been focused on how to counter Danny’s powers to keep Danny from circumventing his punishment. That kind of restriction would be no different than making Duke wear an inhibitor because he missed curfew. Very much an overreaction.
Danny was used to a certain level of parental oversight and leniency that wasn’t found at the manor. For as much as they all could get caught up in their night work, Bruce wasn’t the only one checking in on everyone.
While his son had developed his deception skills beautifully, he wasn’t near good enough to stave off suspicion of detectives of their caliber.
Of course nearly all of Danny’s lies were small, simple things. Just last week they had sat down to discuss his various stashes of food. Mostly in his room but also in his favorite spaces around the manor, all phased into somewhere that anyone else would need to break to reach.
Stephanie and Tim had taken time to teach him how to build trap boxes and how to hide them. Giving the list of each one to Alfred so he could keep them clean of spoiled foods.
It broke his heart how familiar they all were with Food Insecurity. It was especially heartbreaking since they hadn’t realized it with the ease Danny seemed to just get snacks from the kitchen.
He should sit down with Danny and talk to him about the rules and punishments for breaking or ignoring them. Perhaps with possible extenuating circumstances for some, such as curfew, provided he doesn’t try to abuse that wiggle room. Much.
Finally having gotten actual advice on his problem, Batman left the Watchtower and Zeta’s back to the cave.
Hmm, maybe Danny would like a business free trip to the Watchtower as a reward for a week of adhering to bedtime.
Bruce having to learn what normal repercussions are for normal teenagers is an amusing idea. He tried talking to Alfred about it but he came away feeling like the conversation was more about him than it was about Danny. So he called Clark to ask him about the kinds of punishments he had as a kid. He got a few more ideas from Lois who happened to overhear, and the number for the Kent farm.
So now Danny has a list of clear expectations and the consequences for breaking them and the rewards for adhering to them. A non work trip to the watchtower for a week of sleeping and waking on time, an overnight stay at the watchtower for a month of consistent sleep schedule. Special outings to the planetarium for coming to one of them with things he wasn't sure of how to deal with like consistent nightmares, worries or anxiety around his activities etc.
Dadvid moves into the city for work. The only place in his price range is the building next to Fenton Works. David and Max are literally the only occupations, and they quickly find out why.
Bonus:
Danny is Max's go-to babysitter because I think it would be funny.
David works at the High School as a French teacher.
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