This might sound out of place on my blog, since I usually just write for and draw DPxDC things, but this is something that's been bothering me for awhile. Of course, this is an observation of a loud *MINORITY* of Dead Silent fans, so if this isn't you, please don't be offended. If it IS you, I hope you don't mean any harm and can pay attention to biases.
One of the things that I've noticed that occurs very often when someone sends me a Dead Silent ask is the fact that they'll place Cass into the role of the "male" within the relationship while Danny is placed into the "female" role.
This actually isn't that uncommon in the DP phandom, bc it's been observed that people do the same with Sam and Danny, where Sam is the masculine, "dad" friend or figure in the friend group while Danny is the "mom". That bothers me a little too, but I don't think it bothers me as much as Dead Silent. I kept wondering why it bothered me so much since I don't mind when a m/f relationship has reversed gender roles (bc I also really like unconventional relationships).
Eventually, I think I figured out why it bothered me so much. Those asks always feel a bit... discriminatory. Because if you think ab it—
The half Chinese girl who can fight is suddenly shoved into the "masculine" role in a relationship, protecting and caring for her "smol” (genuine description of Danny that someone's given me :|), twinkish white boy with black hair and blue eyes. I can’t tell if it’s racism or sexism, but it definitely feels targeted.
Idk if I can articulate it well, but it feels odd. This wouldn't be a problem if it was every once in a while, but it feels like I see it too frequently. I feel as tho at least a good quarter of the Dead Silent asks I get have the same premise: for some reason, Cass is boyfriend-coded while Danny is reduced to nothing but her twinky girlfriend-coded boy toy. While it's not always bad, it feels targeted that I only ever see this happen to Cass, the Chinese girl (and also lowkey Sam, who's Jewish. Which... also sus???). This also pretty much only happens to this one m/f ship?
I hope to give people the benefit of the doubt and assume that they're not being malicious, but this is something that I feel needs to be noticed. Of course, I want to reiterate that I'm talking about a small group of Dead Silent fans, not the majority, and I hope that no one spreads any hate or criticism. This is just an observation that I've made after receiving so many asks :3
Today is a slow night for Gotham. The vigilantes are doing their usual patrol, stopping petty crimes here and there. And when the sun is about to rise, they return to their humble abode to get some rest for the next day.
Well, that is until a green portal appears right in front of them. From the portal, appears a tall young man with pale skin. Paler than Tim even. His hair is white with glowing emerald eyes oozing ominous light in them.
"Hey, guys. Just get back from patrol? Huh, did you guys change your costume or something? Why did you guys use your old costume?"
Just as the man continue to chatter on and on about his days, he casually get passed Bruce and even greets Alfred as if they are acquaintance. All the bats just stare at the man as he dissappear into the elevator.
Steph: Soooo..... who the hell is that guy?
Tim: I just make a rough scan. No one likes him is any of our records.
Dick: Wait, Alfred. Why are you not even fazed by that guy? You even chatted with him like you are close with him.
Alfred: Hmmmm. I don't know Master Dick. It's just that I feel very familiar when I was talking to him.
Just as they are discussing, suddenly the man comes down the elevator again looking slightly more panic.
???: Fuck. You guys don't know me don't you?
Dick: Ehhh, yeah.
????: Shit. Why does the freaking portal is broken again? Clockwork says it is already fine.
Tim: Hey, before you freaks out. Why don't you introduce yourself first?
Danny: Okay, you know what? Yeah. If CW doesn't want me to fuck up the timeline, he should have pull me out by now. Anyway, my name is Danny, part ghost part human ex vigilante now in retirement. And, err I am family?
Bruce: My son?!
Everyone else:No!
Danny: Well, I would not elaborate. Just in case this is all already happen in my timeline and it's just that I don't know about it.
Bruce: *Writing a report about the recent case he just solved* Hmmm.
Tim: I always want to know about the rumors that pop out when you first started out. Something about a glowing kid or something?
Bruce: *Tenses* Where do you hear that from?
Everyone: *Curious*
Tim: Oh, you know how I stalked you when I was a kid? Yeah, it was at that time I heard about the rumors. But because I didn't have any lead to the rumors I just thought it was a rumor.
Bruce: So why do you think that rumor is real?
Tim: Because I realized that you always pay attention to any sighting of ghosts. And one of the speculations for the glowing kid is he is some sort of spirit protector.
Bruce: *Sigh* Well, it's not like it is a secret but we had a fall out last time we talked.
Dick: What happened?
Bruce: It was after Jason's death and I was on edge the whole time. At that time, I was worried that if I ever let anyone come close to me again, I would also lose them. So, I pushed him away.
Jason: My death? That's like what? 4? 5 years ago? And you still haven't talked to this guy yet?
Bruce: It's not that I don't want to, but I feel like it is better for me not to talk to him.
Dick: Why?
Duke: *Entering the Batcave* Ummm guys.
Steph: Shhhh Duke. Bruce is telling us about old dramas.
Duke: Uhh yeah, about that. There is a glowing white hair man floating above Bruce.
Everyone: What?!!
Danny: *Appears* Hehe, ooops. Hi Bruce.
Bruce: Danny? *Starts sobbing*
Everyone else: *Bewildered as this is the first time most of them have seen Bruce cry*
Danny: *Floats down as he starts patting Bruce on the back* There there.
I don't know if everybody is already aware of this because I don't read comics and I am terrible with date.
I just found out that the Killing joke and Death in the family happen in the span of 5 months. 5 MONTHS! Like what?!
I couldn't even process the grief and hatred towards Joker when I first read the killing joke. Now you tell me DC decides that "Yeah, let's kill the robin after we get rid of Batgirl."
Dick: For the last time, Bruce. Stop trying to cook. You are terrible at it and should leave it to someone who can.
Bruce:*sad face* Hmm.
Tim: Sheesh dude. No need to be so harsh on him. He is just trying to help.
Steph: *Stepping into the kitchen* Hey guys, Danny's here. He brings the thing you guys want.
Danny: Hey guys. Why do you want us to stop for groceries? I thought you all stock up a lot last time?
Duke: Bruce burns the kitchen. He tries to make dinner for us but he accidentally overcooked them all.
Danny: Bruce? As in Bruce Wayne? The guy who learns everything from everyone during his younger days?
Tim: *Squints eyes* Yeah, why?
Danny: I don't know about you. But as a certified Bruce's old friend, I could say for sure that he is a gre- mmmpphhh.
Bruce: *Hands covering Danny's mouth* Ehem, Danny. I have something I need to talk with you. Come here for a moment.
Dick, Tim, Duke and Steph: *Look at each other*
Tim: There is no way Bruce thinks we will fall for that.
Duke: Maybe he is panicking?
Steph: I vote we go eavesdrop whatever they are talking about. Who agree says I
Tim: I
Duke: I
Steph: Welp sorry Dick. You need to cook. We will tell you later.
Dick: Hey-
In the Batcave
Danny: Alright. Care to tell me why you keep the fact that you can cook a secret to them?
Bruce: Well, it's not that I don't want to. It's just that at first it was all an accident. I accidentally burned an omelette. And then Alfred saw it and he banned me from ever entering the kitchen again. And then the same thing happened again when Dick first joined and I want to impress him. Then, Babs, Jason, Tim, Steph, Cass, and Duke. I don't know why but whenever I try to leave a good impression on them, it will always fail.
Danny: Uhuh, so what about all the other time?
Bruce: Errrr... I may have pretended to burn the food.
Danny: Why?
Bruce: *Whispering* Because I am lazy.
Danny: What?
Bruce: Because I am lazy!
Tim: *Jumping down from the vent* What the fuck, Bruce? You have been lying to us all these time.
Steph: *Jumping down from the dinosaur's mouth* Yeah, Bruce. All that time I cook for you because I thought you can't cook had been a lie?
Duke: Shame, Bruce. Shame.
Dick: *Coming out of the elevator with a basket full of Sandwich in them* Tsk tsk tsk. What else have you been lying to us Bruce?
As the bats arrive at the scene, they see goons laying down unconscious with bullet holes scattered everywhere. From their trained eyes, they could see that none of the men were harmed. Not even injured.
They stealthily snoop around looking for evidence or any clue of what's happening when they see an open door leading down the basement. Entering the door leads to a staircase down underground into what is presumed to be a secret lab.
Batman: Scarecrow's lab. Spoiler, Robin. Gather evidence while Black Bat and I investigate further.
Spoiler and Robin: Yes.
The further along they go, the more tubes of green liquids they see. If this amount of fear gas is released in Gotham, even neighboring cities might get affected. They prepare themselves for an ambush when suddenly, they see Scarecrow hanging upside down more bloodied than the goons outside.
They move closer and suddenly, a small light catches their eyes and when they turn, they see Danny sitting on the workbench with a cigarette in one hand and a tin of beer in another.
They prepare themselves for a fight when suddenly, Danny speaks.
Danny: Hey, you got a cure or something for the gas thingy? I don't really care but I would rather not see my family and friends dead and their voices screeching my name.
Startled, Batman takes out an antidote for the fear gas and throws it to Danny. Danny catches it and touches it before jabbing it on his arm.
Batman: What are you doing here?
Danny: Hello to you too Mr. Batman. I'm just here to spend some excess energy. You can take away the guy. No need to thank me.
-30 minutes ago-
As Danny walks down the alley, he can feel the emotions lingering in the city. Fear, despair, anger. If he is a hormonal teenager, these emotions would have influenced him heavily. Fortunately, he is now a full grown adult from a human standpoint and a kid by ghost standard.
However, he also doesn't like these lingering emotions in the air. Unlike Amity Park where the emotions are quite spread out, the emotions here are quite centered. Sensing the source, he sees a huge asylum that reeks of not only negative emotions but also dark magic and divinity.
Yeah, he is not touching that with a 10 foot pole. Suddenly, a burst of fear comes from a warehouse somewhere in the distance. Danny flies there to investigate when he sees the warehouse fully guarded by armed men.
Seeing that none of them looks like good guys plus the burst of fear, Danny lands in front of the building detransformed and takes out 2 batons from his long coat.
The goons start to shout as they see Danny coming close but when they see he doesn't bother with their warning, they start shooting. What they don't expect however is the guy to dodge all of their bullets and then knock them out right after.
When Danny enters the warehouse, all the goons turn to him. If he is in a good mood, he would have made a joke or two. Unfortunately for them, Danny is not really into jokes right now. So he rushes towards the nearest goon while they are still stunned.
It's not before Danny knocks down a few of the goons do they react and reach for their guns. After all, they fully expect the bats or the birds to attack them but not a random guy wearing a long coat with a pair of batons.
One by one, the goons fall as Danny ricochets from one to another. He moves so fast that at some point the goons start to just shoot randomly hoping to hit him.
But alas, for a highly trained assassin, all of these goons are easy work if he wants to kill them. When Danny stops, all that is left are bodies on the ground unconscious. Looking at his coat that is grazed, Danny frowns but continues towards a door that screams "the boss is here".
Entering it leads Danny down a staircase into a room full of tubes. Green liquids fill the tubes as they let out an ominous glow. Touching a drop that falls on the floor, Danny can feel the essence of fear coming from it.
Suddenly, one of the tubes starts to move and empty itself as green gas starts to fill the room. Danny accidentally catches a whiff of the gas and suddenly, his eyesight starts to blur and he can hear screaming all around him.
When it becomes clear again, all he sees is the dead bodies of his friends and families. Dad, mom, Jazz, Sam, Tucker, Vlad, Wes, Valerie and even Cass. All of them, laying on the ground with blood flowing from their bodies. Suddenly, all of them start to chant his name.
"All of this is your fault" One of them says.
"Why can't you save us?" Another one screams.
"You cause this!" All of them shout together.
However, throughout it all Danny barely flinches. His face blank and his body unmoving. He remembers when this was once his nightmare. Living everyday in fear for his loved ones to die.
But all of that has long change. Danny has experienced the nightmare so many times that he has become numb to it. Especially since he knows these are all illusions.
Since all of his five senses are not working, Danny releases a small burst of omnidirectional ectoplasm, which is a technique he learns from Pandora. He called it Ectolocation. When the ectoplasm bounces back, he can feel a figure slowly approaching him. When the figure enters his range, he quickly swings his baton knocking the guy unconscious.
Danny sets the guy upside down then finds a chair to rest. Taking out a can of beer and a pack of cigarettes, Danny waits as he wonders when the vigilantes or the polices are gonna arrive.
Vlad: So, young Daniel. I'm not really trying to pry but may I know how you know young Cassandra?
Danny: *Grunts* We met a long time ago. Way before I became Phantom. I was kidnapped when I was young by a group of cultists.
Vlad: What!? I never knew any of this.
Danny: Of course you don't. My family never dares to bring up the topic since they are afraid it will trigger my trauma or something.
Vlad:.......
Danny: And for the longest time, they are not wrong. Imagine, you are 5 years old, waiting for your parents who go out to hunt some ghosts when suddenly a group of men in fully black clothing cover your face with black clothing and knock you up. Next thing you know, you are standing in the middle of a group of children. Scared just as much as you while being surrounded by a group of assassins.
Danny releases a sigh as he remembers his past.
Danny: It is not easy to survive. They train you like you are a robot. If you don't complete your task, they will either punish you or ignore any of your needs. Sometimes both. For them, kids who fail to complete tasks are as worthless as a grain of sand.
Danny: I stayed there for a full 4 years. Training, fighting and killing. I do whatever it takes to survive. Just to see mom, dad and Jazz again. It was there I met her. She's just like me although her circumstances are different.
Danny: A kid who is raised unwillingly as an assassin. We used to escape our observes eyes and meet up in a forest. For the longest time, it was like that. Sometimes we talk about escaping. But most of the time we just talk, or show each other things that we found interesting while we were out on a mission.
Heavy silence falls in the car as Danny stops talking.
Danny: However, things changed one night. I waited and waited in the forest. But she never came. When I returned back to the base, I heard a commotion. "The Perfect Weapon has escaped". I don't know what to feel then. It felt like I was betrayed and yet I felt relieved and happy to know that she was no longer there.
As Danny stops speaking, they arrive at the hotel Vlad booked. Vlad is not good at comforting people but he knows from Jazz that sometimes giving people time alone is a good way to comfort them.
They eat dinner from the room service and decide to go to bed early tonight. As Danny lays on his bed, visions of the past return to him. The bitter and the sweet. Looking at the clock that is past midnight, Danny gets out of bed and takes out a long coat. If he can't sleep, might as well get rid of this excess energy.
---Wayne Manor---
Bruce silently nods as he hears his daughter's story. Honestly, it frustrates him that such a thing could happen and yet he cannot do anything about it. Sometimes, he wonders if he should really just kill all his rogues.
No. He shouldn't think like that. Returning his focus to his daughter, Bruce calmly rubs her head.
Bruce: It's fine. I'm sure you could talk it out with him. From what I see, he is not fully hostile to you. I'm sure he would understand if you explain it to him.
Cass: Hmmm.
Bruce: Do you still want to go on patrol tonight? I think Tim is free to fill in your spot if you don't feel like it.
Cass: No. I'm okay and will be. Just need to process my thoughts.
Bruce: Alright sweetheart.
Suddenly, his phone starts ringing.
Oracle: Hey, Bruce.
Bruce: Yeah?
Oracle: You might want to check in soon. There have been reported shootings at a factory near Scarecrow's territory.
Bruce: Alright. Inform the others to get ready.
As the call is cut off, Cass quickly goes down to the Batcave. She will think about how to contact Danny later. First, there is a shooting to quell.
It's been a few years since Danny became Phantom and now that he is 20, Vlad finally lets him take over the position of CEO of Vlad co. Of course that is after extensive therapy from multiple therapists including Jazz. Apparently, his mental state is the worst by medical standards, almost at the level of the Joker.
But anyway, now that he is healed and sane, he decides to do one last thing before he goes into retirement, preferably somewhere in the Infinite realm. And that is to visit his old friends.
First and foremost is to visit Jack and Maddie. Here, they reconcile and Vlad exposes himself as Plasmius. Jack and Maddie are shocked but after Jazz vouches for him, they accept and apologize to him for not realizing his problem before.
Danny also takes the opportunity to reveal himself. This time though, it is a bit tougher for his parents. Not only did they almost always attack their child, the realization that Danny has died because of their lab negligence falls heavy on their shoulders. After some discussion, they finally settle down now that no more secrets are to be kept.
Later on, Vlad goes around the world meeting his old friends from college and high school when suddenly, Danny receives a call from Vlad. Apparently, he wants him to join him at a gala hosted by one of his old friends. He can bring a plus one but considering that Jazz has work and Ellie is somewhere in the Middle East, Danny is really the only available person left.
Since Vlad asks nicely, Danny accepts the offer and prepares to fly to Gotham. Vlad has already prepared everything he needs and is just waiting for him to arrive. That night, they go to the gala as a pair of black and white. Vlad wears a clean white suit with a red necktie while Danny wears a sleek black suit with a green necktie.
As they enter, Vlad explains to Danny the people attending the gala just in case he ever needs the connection. He also tells him about their scandal and some blackmail materials he has on them. Hearing that some of them are straight up criminals, Danny can't help but be shocked.
Vlad: It's fine. Most of the people I'm going to introduce to you are at most worth a year or 2 in jail. The ones with more severe crimes I either already sent them to prison when I take over their business or in a ditch somewhere in a ravine.
Danny: That's surprisingly ethical of you.
Vlad: Eeehh, at that time I wasn't as insane as I get later on. It actually got pretty bad after I met you.
Danny: Are you saying I make you go crazy?
Vlad: Oh no, what I mean is that you just speed up the process. Each defeat I take causes me to go more insane.
Just as they are chatting, a big happy voice sounded behind them.
????: Vladdy! It's good to see you after so long. How are you doing?
Vlad turning around gives out the most genuine smile he has seen since the reconciliation with his parents.
Vlad: Bruce! I'm doing great. Sorry I haven't contacted you for so long. I'm quite busy with certain things. Anyway, let me introduce my godson. This is Daniel Fenton. I'm thinking of giving him my position as the CEO after I retire.
Bruce: You're retiring already? You are so young. Anyway, good to see you Danny. Let me introduce you, this is my daughter, Cassandra Cain-Wayne. And this is my youngest son, Damian Wayne.
What both Bruce and Vlad don't expect however is the sudden hostility between two of the kids.
Danny: Cain.
Cass: Fenton.
Danny: I see that you are living a good life.
Cass: I am. What about you though? Still struggling to climb a ladder?
Danny: A ladder? I could easily climb mountains now. What about you? Still using ASL when talking to people you don't know?
Cass: Unlike you, I'm quite a fast learner. I don't need any technology to help me in my daily life.
Danny: Oh my god! That is one time. You can't seriously be thinking I use it every time I need to fight.
Cass: Well that one time is the only time I have seen you do it. As far as I am concerned, you might not even know how to throw a punch.
Danny: You know what, Cain? Fuck you and your height. How does it feel to need to look up when you want to talk with me?
Suddenly, Danny's knees buckle down as Cass kicks his knees making him kneel.
Cass: Awww, there is no need for you to kneel to me. I know you feel guilty about the chocolate thing.
With a red face Danny stands up again and flicks her forehead.
Danny: Not as guilty as leaving me hanging alone without notice.
Suddenly, both of them quieten down.
Bruce: So, I'm not really going to interrupt but do you both know each other?
Vlad: Yeah, I was about to ask the same thing. I don't know you know the daughter of my friend, Danny.
Danny: We go way back.
Cass doesn't speak but there is the reminiscent look in her eyes. There is also guilt in her eyes but that is for Bruce to ask later.
Vlad looks at Bruce and Bruce looks at Vlad. After communicating like that for a while, they decide to separate first and meet up later because clearly the kids are not in the mood to hang around with.
Just as Vlad and Danny walk away, Damian eyes Danny. For some reason, he looks really familiar to him.
Danny spy on this weird furry guy punching criminals. Now, normally he would not even be outside of Amity Park. But after a few altercations with the GIW and a reveal to his parents that he does not want to deal with, he runs away from them and chooses one direction to fly.
Jazz, Sam and Tucker are there, so no explanation needed. As for school, well his parents can explain whatever they want to it. Anyway, back to this city called Gotham. Gotham is weird. Like not hippie type of weird. More like "OMG why is there crime everywhere?" type of weird. Danny tries to help some of the people he sees while of course being invisible. But that is until he sees one guy in a bat? furry costume punching criminals.
From what he could see, this guy is probably a vigilante. Kinda like him. Anyway, Danny can tell the guy is a lot less experienced in dealing with this type of thing. Suddenly, he sees another goon hiding behind a crate slowly pointing a gun towards Mr. Furry. Danny swoops in and knocks the guy unconscious before he turns around and sees that Mr. Furry, now is staring at him with a totally practiced glare.
Mr. Furry: Who are you?
Danny: Just your everyday hero. What about you? Lost your way to a furry convention?
Mr. Furry: Hmph.
Danny: Now. Now. Don't be angry. I'm kidding. You're a new vigilante?
Mr. Furry: *Tense* How do you know?
Danny: The way that you deal with them shows that you are inexperienced. Like, you clearly have good form for a martial artist but it seems that you have never really fought against normal thug.
Mr. Furry: *frown*
Danny: C'mon. I'll show you what I mean. I just so happened to be free.
As Danny leads Mr. Furry to a spot that he could hear some thugs hanging out at, Danny wonders if he should mentors this guy. It's not like he is in a hurry to return anyway. And from one hero to another, it's nice to have someone you can talk to.
It is never directly known how a ghost gets their power. Ectoplasm is a mysterious thing that has a hand in everything about creation. As long as it exists, there will be a tiny amount of ectoplasm in it.
Even the most knowledgeable about ectoplasm, the ancient of magic, can only confidently say that she understands 10% of what is ectoplasm. And she has existed for as long as Clockwork, the ancient of time, exists.
Now, to talk about how a ghost gains their powers, we must talk about the most essential part of a spirit which is their core. Their core is the most important organ to a spirit. It is literally their heart and soul. A ghost can be shot, punched, thrown, or even chopped but as long as their core is intact, they will survive.
A normal ghost's core is rather still. Once they are formed, they will stay like that forever. That's why everyone is afraid of Pariah Dark. The crown and ring only boosted his already insane power.
Anyway, let's talk about the person under the spotlight. Danny Phantom. A half ghost and half human. Truly a paradoxical creature for how can a creature be both dead yet alive at the same time. However, there is one thing that needs to be talked about. His core is different.
A halfa, can only exist after a large number of conditions are met. The reason is that a true halfa is a creature that goes against the very nature of life and death. So far, there has been no documented stable way to create one. There have been accidents and supposed experiments, but no one has been able to replicate the result.
The reason why they are so difficult to exist is not only because of their nature, it is also because of their core. As previously stated, a ghost core once formed will not experience any type of growth. At most they will unearthed some type of hidden potential. A halfa core meanwhile doesn't follow that rule. Their core seems to be following both the rule of the dead and the living. They remain still in the body like the dead and yet they grow like they are alive. They emit the chillness of death and yet they will radiate the flame of life. They exist because of death and yet keeps on healing the body that is alive.
This is the characteristics of halfa's core, specifically Danny Phantom's core. According to records, there have been instances where Phantom in his human form shows incredible capabilities that exceed human limits. As per usual, historians argue endlessly the legitimacy of some of the records but most of them argue that he had at least once shown superhuman capabilities in his human form.
The reason why this is important is because for the longest time, ectoplasm has been seen as the energy of death. But what if it doesn't necessarily correlate with death? What if ectoplasm itself is the energy of creation? After all, everything that exists has an ectoplasm inside of it.
Previous researchers that suggested these theories are called crazy because it is preconceived that those ectoplasms are there because everything that exists must die at some point.
But clearly that is not the case. In addition to Danny Phantom, there is also Vlad Plasmius who is also a halfa. Although the process is different from Danny Phantom where he doesn't experience death, he is also infected with a high amount of ectoplasm in a short time.
There are also revenants or zombies like the infamous Red Hood and Solomon Grundy. Each of them radiates enough ectoplasm to be borderline an ecto being.
So, my points stand that ectoplasm is the energy of creation. Not life. But creation itself. To exist is to have ectoplasm.
It is a normal Tuesday evening. Everyone is going about their day, shopping, eating, and even having fun. There is no major event that requires the heroes attention whatsoever.
Right?
Beast Boy: Dude, I was just about to finish the new season. Why can't you attack us tomorrow or next week? *Turns into an elephant and stomps on a parademon*
Cyborg: I would prefer if they don't attack us at all, thank you very much. *Shooting down a few parademons with laser beam*
Nightwing: Guys, focus. Batman just informed me, Darkseid is moving in. We need to evacuate the civilians here, fast. *Dropkicking a parademon*
Suddenly, a big explosion sounded on the opposite side of where they are. All of them look at it and realize that they are no longer connected with the Justice League.
Nightwing: BB, do you think you could check what's going on there?
Beast Boy: On it *Turns into an eagle and flies there to scout*
Beast Boy: Not good. JL is down. We might need to call in back up.
Nightwing: I don't think there is anyone left that we could call. Everyone is already here.
Raven: I could try calling my dad.
Starfire: Trigon? I don't think that's a good idea.
Raven: Not him. My other dad.
Beast Boy: Trigon has a husband? I don't expect that.
Raven: No. It's not like that. Ugghh. It's very hard to explain. Do you want me to call him or not?
Nightwing: Call him. If you think he could help.
Raven: *Takes out a green neon necklace and crush it* Dad, I need help. Darkseid is here.
A green portal appears in front of them. Out of it comes a tall 6 ft 8 guy that towers above all of them. His flaming hair and red eyes gives the impression of not so good people. But since Raven trusts him, they also trust him for now.
Dan: That punk? I thought I already warned him about coming to Earth. *Stares at a distance* Do you want me to save those poor bastards on the ground or just let them be?
Raven: Please save them.
Dan: Alright. But I expect a visit soon. Your aunts and uncle have been pestering me about you. *Patting her head*
Raven: Of course. Can I also bring someone with me? I want to introduce him to you.
Dan: Him? Is it a boyfriend? Which one of you think you are worthy of my daughter? Is it that metal guy? Or that one in blue spandex?
Raven: *Blushes* Dad, we could talk about it later. Darkseid, first. Please.
Dan: Alright, but I totally wouldn't approve of this boyfriend of yours. Make sure he comes prepared for the dinner.
Raven: Yes, yes. Now go.
Dan then flies straight towards Darkseid and tackles him straight into his mothership. Along the way, any parademons in a 1000 meter radius burst into flames as he pummels Darkseid to the ground.
Looking at the fast-paced battle, the Titans just stare as they wonder what should they do now that all the parademons are gone.
Beast Boy: *Just return from scouting* So uh, Raven. What did your dad mean when he said I should be prepared for dinner?
Raven: It's nothing to worry about. Just some fighting and eating. Mostly eating.
Beast Boy: Ouh.
Nightwing: So how is he related to you again? I can't see any resemblance.
The JL, watching the scene was just about to move when suddenly, a small familiar green portal appears inside their meeting room. The heroes tense as they prepare for an attack but instead a little kid ragdolls out of the portal straight on top of the table.
As the kid pushes herself up, the portal closes and she immediately scans her immediate surrounding. When her eyes fall on the heroes, they shine and she immediately starts talking.
Ellie: Quick! You need to help me stop Danny. He's gone insane and the realm has decides to side with him.
Constantine: Wait! Who are you, kid? And what do you mean the realm is siding with him?
Ellie: I am Ellie, Danny's sister. I don't know what happened, but at first we thought he died during an attack sometime ago. But he suddenly appears in the realm a few days back and almost no one can stop him. Especially since he get the crown.
Constantine: What?! He get the crown? What are the ancients doing? I thought the crown is sealed together with Pariah Dark?
Ellie: The ancients can't control their power. It's like all ectoplasm in the world are refusing to go against Danny. It takes a lot of efforts from multiple ancients just for us to make a portal to appear here.
Batman: Then what do you want us to do? Does he have any weakness?
Ellie: No, but our best bet is to weaken the link between the realm and Earth. Do you know any gateway that we could destroy?
Constantine: Gateway? Gateway. Gateway. Gateway! Lazarus Pit. Bats, do you have all the location of Lazarus Pit?
Batman: I can't guarantee all of it but I have a few dozen location world wide. Is that good enough?
Ellie: That's barely enough to hold him back. Maybe all of you have a fighting chance then.
The heroes, after a brief summary of what to do, starts to move all around the world as the magic users goes to fight and restraint Danny from causing more chaos.
Seeing golden chain wrapping around his arms, Danny's bright green eyes stare at the figure chanting spells. Releasing a Ghostly Wail that destroys everything on its path. The crowd has long since run and hide from Danny and the only one left are the JL members who are at least capable of fighting against him.
The green lanterns erect a giant shield to block the wail but the shield immediately break upon contact blasting all of them away from him. With the chains broken, Danny returns his focus towards Lex in his hand.
Lex: Do it you monster! Let the whole world see what type of creature you are. Let the whole world fear you!
Danny: Very well. *Snap*
As Lex's body limps, Danny catch his soul and swallows it. There will be no after life for the sinner who dares to disrespect the dead. Throwing away the body, the JL members are shocked as they see Lex's body lays on the ground, lifeless.
Danny: Come, hero of Earth. Let me see what makes you think that you are worthy of upholding justice and protecting life when you can't even protect and respect the dead.
While the battle continues, the more magically vulnerable or fast members are traveling around the world destroying Lazarus Pits one after another. With each pit destroyed, they could see that Danny becoming weaker and weaker. The chains that he could previously breaks with ease, now need more strength. The attack that previously easily dodge, now hit sometimes. Even damages such as blood sometimes appears on his body.
However, just as they thought they are going to win, the crown and ring starts to shine as the pressure coming from Danny almost double immediately. Some of them have already guess what happened but they still ask Ellie what is going on.
Ellie: Danny just use the crown and ring. He can't hold it for long and as long as they can keep him busy, we can win this.
But while all the heroes are fighting tooth and nail against Danny, a figure could be seen lurking in the shadow like a hunter watching its prey.
Jazz: Well, you know I am working with Red Hood right?
Danny: Yeah?
Jazz: So, he asked me to ask you about something.
Danny: What is it, Jazz? Just tell me.
Jazz: Someone Red Hood knows is a fan of yours and would like to meet you.
Danny: Okay? And?
Jazz: That's it. I just want to know if you want to meet her.
Danny: Hmmm, sure. When?
Jazz: That's up to you. Hood says that she is fine with whenever you are comfortable with.
Danny: Okay, how about tomorrow noon. We could meet at this new cafe down the block.
Jazz: Good. I will tell you if the date is set.
Danny: Date?!!
But before Danny gets an answer, Jazz already rushes out of the door.
*Cafe*
Now Danny isn't really a fan of the idea of blind dates. After all, it is already a nerve wrecking idea for him and he went on a date with his girlfriend. Now with someone he completely doesn't know? Might as well kill him again.
As he enters the cafe, he sits down on a sit near the window. The lighting is good and it is rather silent here. After ordering for himself a mocha, Danny looks out of the window, patiently waiting for his date.
Suddenly, a figure stands besides him and at first he thought it is the waitress when he turns and sees the most gorgeous woman he has ever seen. She has that innocent looking face but also the aura of someone that kick your ass if you mess with her. And truthfully, his Fenton blood starts to flare up when it sense the later.
Danny: Umm, hi? How may I help you?
Cass: Hello. I'm Cass. You are Danny right?
Danny: Err, yes. Are you my date?
Cass: *Blushes* Yes. May I sit here?
Danny: Oh, of course. Sorry for not offering earlier.
Cass: Haha, no worries. Anyway, what do you know about me?
Danny: Hmm, practically nothing. I only know that I am meeting someone today.
Cass: I see. Well, that's good too. I hope we can know each other better soon.
Danny: *Blushes* Yes. Of course.
After that, Danny could say that their date goes on pretty well. Which is something really because he totally expected himself to flop the date but by the end of it, he got her number and even secure himself another date.
As he streams that night, his viewers kept teasing him about how he has that shit eating smile on his face.
*Crime Alley*
Black Bat: *Appears behind Red Hood*
Red Hood: *Startles* For fuck sake didn't I tell you not to do that.
Black Bat: *Hands out 2 ticket for the biggest bookfest in the country* Thank you.
Black Bat: *Disappears*
Red Hood looks at the ticket in his hands a d contemplate on whether he should be mad or happy. In the end he just sweep the thoughts under a rug and just not think about it. He wonders if Jazz would like to go on a date outing with him.
It's that weird dream again. He always has that dream. In it, he is some type of hero fighting against ghost. He never really get any full conversation between them. But he manages to piece together the dream one by one from the little information he has.
He remember he is part of family of four. One of them is a big giant guy in orange jumpsuit. The dad from what he remembers. Then there is a lady with h brown hair and teal jumpsuit. She is the mom from what he can tell. And lastly is a girl.
Yes. That's the only thing he has about her. Even though he has dreamed about many things in that life. Tucker. Sam. Ellie. But he can never see, hear or remember the girl. It's not that him in the dream don't interact with her. It's like something or someone is blocking him from remembering her.
And it is so damn frustrating. It's like a piece of himself is missing. Everytime he sees her, he will feel this weird calm feeling. Like anything will be okay as long as she is there. And that makes it more frustrating. He doesn't know why he is feeling that. But he feels like he needs to know. Like it is an essential part of why he is him.
Ugghhh. Maybe he should finish the case first. Babs has been asking him to update that report.
*Babs' POV*
Hmmm. That dream again. She wonders what is wrong with her. Why is she always dreaming about the same thing? In her dream she is a sister of sort to a kid. Her relationship with him is a little rocky at first but it becomes better later on.
Though she wonders why she never get any information about this kid. Whenever someone tries to mention him, the name becomes static like an old tv. His face either in pictures or real life is covered in irremovable fog that keeps bothering her. Even his voice sounds like an incomprehensible to her.
But no matter what, she knows one thing about the boy. It's that no matter what happened, she will always love the boy. That tender feeling she gets whenever the boy come to her for his problems or when they play together. She is familiar with that feeling. It's almost like a mother looking over their children. Not quite. More like an elder siblings looking at their younger siblings.
Whenever she thinks of him, a deep rooted sadness comes out of her heart. It's feels like a mother weeping for their children. When she talks it with Dick, he says that is what he feels like when Jason died. She really hope that the reason she feels this is not because of what she thinks.
As the sun rises from the east, light shines upon the restless city. No one knows why but the air feels heavy that day. Like there is a storm approaching.
Danny stands menacingly on top of a nearby building. His blue eyes, now glowing green stare at the abandoned factory right in front of him. Slowly, he steps forward towards the edge of the building. If people are near him right now, they would have gawk at the sight before them. Danny is slowly stepping down in the air. Like there is an invisible stairs that no one except him can see.
Soon, he arrives just in front of the door of the factory. He can hear silent shouts from the inside and rushing footsteps as if they are preparing for something.
It doesn't matter.
Death is a mercy to them.
Just before the GIW open the door, Danny's figure starts to deform. His head turns split into 3 and change into what looks like a combination of a horse's, a chicken's and a bear's head. His body change into a big blob full of tiny holes that seemed to have something moving inside of them. His arms and feet elongate into something eldritch with many joints and webbed paws.
The six non-human green eyes stare at the incoming men and the the 3 mouth full of sharp teeth let out a voice that will give nightmares to even the bravest of men.
"Yøû sHõūlDñ't hævē täkéñ hër!"
Some of the men that directly hear the voice passed out immediately while the others tremble in fear. One of the more braver one shoots it with his ghost hunting tech but the green laser enters it's body and disappears just like that.
"Aaaahhhhhh!"
As one of them run away in fear, the others also follow suit. However, before they got far, a green barrier appears around them. They smack, shoot and even try to rush through the barrier but all are in vain. Suddenly, a loud buzz appears behind them and when they turn around, they see a swarm of horrifying small creatures with wings crawling out of the monster's hole.
Some of the small creatures enters the building but most of them fly toward them as they cries in horror. The little creatures cackle as they fly and stare at them with their oddly shape eyeballs.
"Please! I beg you! We are only following orders!"
Their beggings are unheard as the little creatures enter their bodies through any holes available on them. Pain. Pain and suffering. But they can't scream. They can't even cry as their eyeballs are ripped out. Regrets finally settle in their heart. Why must we offend this sleeping monster? Why did they take the offer from the fools? Why? Just why?
But that's all they can feel before suddenly, a more painful experience hits them. If before their pain comes from being eaten, stretch beyond limit or asphyxia but now, it feels like their own body is ripping apart. No. Not body. It's like their souls are being ripped apart.
While the men are suffering endless tortures, the little creatures that flew inside the building has come out. While the one that goes to attack the men looks like something straight out of nightmare realms, the ones that enters the building looks like Danny in various funny costumes. One of them is him wearing clown outfit and another is him wearing angel outfit.
The little guys carry the sleeping Ellie slowly and after conveying what they saw in the factory, Danny decides to take down this whole operation. The Court of Owl. A group of rich fruitloops that think they can control everything if they have money and power.
It's time to show them how artificial their so called absolute control is.
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