Clockwork: a child that had WON but is stil yet to weare it.
Alfred *signing*: and you want me. ME. The Halfa of Servitude that got baned of most of theyr powers. The one that is more human liminal than Halfs to just- be guardian of the princeâœ
Clockwork: I though it prety much. And saw more timelines that i can count. But it was ether you, the Halfa Of Revenge, The one that is More Revenant that halfa. The Creppy Frootloop Halfa, the one that is more Human with Power than a Halfa or you.
Alfred: *thunking it over* why only halfas?
Clockwork: whay, he is one himself. Just you know, more little. That and he did not won his status via intervencion of the universe or pettines of a god. He become one via sacrifice to open a permanent tecnomagical portal.
Alfrd: He WATHâœ
Clockwork: thst an we are stil debsting of his title. We do not know yet if acllling him the Child Halfa Of Balance, The Protector One, the One That Choise To Protec Both Sides of the veil The male loking Child One, or The One that Is a perfect mix. The one that was cloned and the one that survived are otherers titles that had ben thinked but we dl not like them.
Personaly i like The one that is inmune to time. And Frozbite would like to call him The Great One. Pandora call him Child of Hope and Stars.
Alfred:.... how long had he-
Clockwork: give or take around 2 years. And had been a prince for 1 half year. And before you ask. He needs guardianship. Human one, because he is 14. And this nasty xenofobic human organization killed his parents, and The creppy one wants him for beging the child of his failed love pining.
Alfred: that is troublesome. But i do not think i am the on
Clockwork: contrapoint. Look at this. *chous a picture*
Alfred: BRING THAT CHILD HERE NOW! he is just so tinny! Needs a nutiotianal meal and good sleep and-
Bruce: I have an announcement. A civilian friend of mine is going to stay here to avoid the paparazzi while he's filming a movie. I need you to be discreet about it.
Dick: That depends on who this actor is?
Bruce: *Checks the room, checks the hallway, checks the roof, checks the windows before whispering in Dick'sear* Okay, it's clear. The actor is Danny Fenton.
Dick as loud as his lungs allows him: DANNY FENTON IS STAYING AT THE MANOR!?
Jason from down the hall: NO WAY!
Bruce: Dang it Dick! You know Jason runs the international Danny Fenton Fanclub!
Dick: I'm sorry B, but thats like, one of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood! I was suprised!
Jason: DO YOU THINK I CAN HAVE SOME OF HIS HAIR!?
Bruce: Look what you did. Now I have to fight my twenty-four-year-old son to stop him from stealing some hair from my friend's head. Thank you for that!
Tim from a different hallway: If he doesn't give you his hair, you can have some of the Danny Fenton Hair I have, Jay!
Bruce: Why do you have that?! How do you have that!?
Tim: What I do in my spare time is none of your business!
Jason: Is it really his hair?
Tim: Yeah I yanked it off of his head myself in Cuba!
Bruce weakly: Tim was the Cuba Hair Sntacher? I told Danny something like that would never happen to him again
Tim: It wont! I got what I wanted!
Jason: Tim, you psychopath....want to join my fan club?
Alfred: Master Bruce, what's that under your shirt?
Bruce: Nothing. This is just big on me and it looks bulky because of that.
Alfred: Lift up your shirt, then.
Bruce: I'd rather not.
Alfred: Why not?
Bruce: Its a cold night and I-
Bruce's bulky shirt: *moves*
Alfred: ....
Bruce: .....Can I keep him?
Alfred: Did you find an animal you want to keep as a pet? Master Bruce, you don't have to sneak the poor thing in like this. You could have just ask and I would have gladly allowed it. Where did you find it?
Bruce: ....In a cardboard box, floating down the river. Someone wrote "This is where you belong for stealing our son, exto-scum" on it. I couldn't let him drown.
Alfred: People are horrible. I'm proud of you for helping. Is it a cat or a dog?
Bruce's shirt: *baby wails*
Alfred: *freezes*
Bruce slowly lifts his shirt to show the crying baby strapped to his chest: It's a boy. He'sNameIsDanny.
Alfred: Wha-
Bruce: *Throws blue confetti into his face from his pocket* IT'S A BOY!
Danny: *Baby laughter*
Alfred: Agh! You little shit- did you pocket sand me!?
Bruce running to his room: He'sMyNewBabyBrotherPleaseDon'tHurtMe.
Alfred: You can't pick up a baby and claim it's your brother! Master Bruce!
Danny: I have a confession to make. I'm from a different dimension
Dick: I know
Danny: How?
Dick: Last February, I gave you a Valentine's Day card. You accepted it, then panicked when you saw what was on it.
Danny: You handed me an image of one of the most feared ghosts in the multiverse!
Dick: It was Cupid.
Danny: THE TERRIBLE
Dick: So am I right to assume there is no holiday called Valentine's in your dimension?
Danny: No, there is, but our symbol of love is a heart. You know, like sane people.
Dick: Why are you so scared of him?
Danny: He shoots you on sight! You're going about your day, fall in love by accident and then BOOM- dead! And if you escape him, Cupid the Terrible hunts you down for the rest of your life. All because you fell in love!
Dick: Wait, your Cupid hunts down people in love?
Danny: Yeah, what does your Cupid do?
Dick: He shoots you with arrows that cause you to fall in love. He literally brings the feeling of love.
Danny: Wow.....and your Halloween spirit? Is he sweet, too? Ours swings a sword of fear, and as soon as it touches someone, they find themselves trapped in their greatest fear.
Dick: Ohhhh, that's why you barricaded us in my room last Halloween.
Danny: No, that was because I saw Nigtwing sniffing around you again. He's a powerful ghost and my powers are a tad bit limited in this universe. I had to protect you.
Dick: You know, when you knocked on my door at midnight on Halloween, I thought you were there for something else.
Danny: What? Why? I was carrying wood planks to board the windows.
Dick: Sometimes a man can hope for something else
Danny: I don't understand the people in this world.
Dick: Its okay, I still love you
Danny, unaware he's been in a relationship for a year: YOU WHAT?
Alfred no idea what the word pansexual means but not about to admit that: I've always had my suspicions, sir.
Bruce: Oh really? Since when?
Alfred: Since you were five years old.
Bruce: You've known for ten years? Wait, is this about the Grey Ghost? Did you figure me out because of that?
Alfred: Yes.
Bruce blushing: Okay, you're right, but it was only the animated version of him!
Alfred confused: Yes?
Bruce: Please don't tell anyone I had a crush on the Grey Ghost.
Alfred, realizing what pansexual might mean: Of course, sir. My mouth is sealed. Is there any particular reason you brought this conversation up this fine morning?
Bruce: Well... you might get a call from the Academy, and I wanted to get to you before they do.
Alfred: Hmm? What happened at the Academy?
Bruce: I may have gotten into a fight, but it was for a really good reason. A couple of blokes found out the new transfer student, Daniel Fenton, was a friend of Dorothy and tried to beat him up in the showers. I intervened.
Alfred in his mind: Who the hell is Dorothy???
Alfred out loud: Well done, Master Bruce. It's always important to stand up for those who are weaker or in less favorable situations.
Bruce: Thank you, Alfred. By the way, I think I'm in love with Daniel. He didn't need my help at all. He was scary. And pretty.
Alfred: Scary how?
Bruce dreamily: He put one of the blokes in the wall.
Alfred: ....pardon?
Bruce: He grabbed one of them. And sunk him into the wall.
Alfred, not knowing if that is another slang phrase, but not about to admit it: Well good for Mr. Fenton. I could see why such a young man would grab your attention. Do you plan on pursuing this new love?
Bruce: Yeah! Maybe he'll put me in a wall *dreamy sigh*
Alfred inhis mind: So being put in a wall...is good???
Danny kicks open the door: Bruce! Explain yourself!
Bruce: Hello, Daniel. How are you? How are things in accounting?
Danny: Don't try to use socialized manners to distract me! I want an explanation for these accounts! *slams folders on Bruce's desk*
Bruce: Hmm? These are personal accounts.
Danny: I'm aware! What I want to know is why you have so much money being transferred to "Barry's food budget", "Clark's furniture replacement fund," and "Diana's art purchases grant!"
Bruce:Â I believe the names of the accounts are self-explanatory.
Danny: Who are these people!? Why are you funding thier lives?! You have four other accounts with similar titles!.... Bruce, do you have a secret family? Illegitimate children?
Bruce:Â Yes, because I adopted a dozen children as a single father, but refused to actually provide for my own. That makes perfect sense. Wow, you caught me.
Danny: Ugh, I hate when you use sarcasm. The whole world thinks you're an airhead with no thoughts, but I know the truth. You're a sarcastic, emotionally broken mess that somehow is the most clever mastermind alive!
Bruce: Thank you
Danny: Uggghhhhh! If we weren't best friends, I would have quit by now! I made enough money to retire early!
Bruce: But you won't~đ¶
Danny: Aghhhhh! I won't! If I do, I know you'll mess up all the financial systems I set up and run this company into the ground!
Bruce: You're the reason we aren't sinking.
Danny: Damn right I am! *Agressively sits down and crosses his arms and ankles* Alright, if they aren't your children, then who are these people?
Bruce with the straightest face ever: They're my sugar babies.
Danny: .....What?
Bruce pulls out pictures of the Justice League's civilian IDs: Look at them.
Danny: Wow
Bruce: Yeah
Danny: Okay, I guess it makes sense why you would want to fund them. But Bruce, you can't just-
Bruce: Do you want to be one of my sugar babies?
Danny:Â I would rather be ripped monicule by monicule than be your sugar baby.
Bruce: What if I made you my Splenda nephew?
Danny: What does that entail?
Bruce: I give you money, but you don't give me any sugar. You just spend time with me.
Danny: No kissing, no sex, no romance? Just friends spending time together?
Bruce: Exactly.
Danny: *Narrows eyes* Bruce Wayne, are you bribing me to turn a blind eye to you toeing the line of embazelement?
Bruce: Yes
Danny: Great! Cause I am totally willing to turn a blind eye to your sugar babies! How much are you willing to give Uncle Bruce?
Bruce: This is why we're best friends.
Jazz: That's good. We want rich customers. Just smile and get them to the back room for thier session. That's all you have to do.
Danny: Fine.
Dick: *Ringing counter bell* Hello?
Danny walking out with a fake smile: Hello! Welcome to Fenton Escape Rooms. Are you ready for a challenging fun filled hour of mystery?
Damian: This is idiotic. We will solve everything in five minutes.
Dick: Thats why we are each going in alone and going to beat each other's time.
Danny's eye twitching: The rooms are quite challenging
Tim pitying: I'm sure you worked hard on them. We just tend to breeze through escape rooms.
Danny uses his ghost powers to make the rooms and grows deeply offended: Really? If you're so sure, how about we make things interesting?
Jason: Oh that is interesting. What are we betting?
Danny: You take on our most difficult room as a group. If you can't solve it in an hour, I win, and you have to promote my business on your social media.
Damian: And when we win what do we gain?
Danny: Well what do you want?
Cass: A date
Danny: Pardon?
Cass smiling: You go on a date with one of us.
Danny: Who is the date with?
Cass looking around her group: I'm sure there are a few interested here.
Danny: Deal. Good luck to you all. The Ghost Zone is not a easy room to escape from
Damian threatening: This will be easy. Get ready to waste your time being treated like a King by my overly emotional siblings. They will romance you so well, we'll be planning a wedding.
Danny equal as threatening: I look forward to it brat.
Imagine if like, the theme is a mish mash of Greek Gods, Ancient Rome and some vikings but with That Boys who was washed up in the Island as the main idea?
Like, there's a button, you press the button, Danny gives clue.
First 3 clues are correct. Cause in the story, the conch shell is what gave them order at first? Right? The clues are direct like; Couch, where they just look at the couch, maybe even behind it or maybe Carpet whatsoever...
But it gets harder... like, in clue 4-8 it would be "Orpheus", which can be translated to play a music, look behind/ for Eurydice (and there would be like a painting of her or something hidden somewhere), look for a snake, sound the mallet of the gavel?? (apparently Eurydice means Wide Justice) and such.
It was like that because it symbolizes how the conch that gave the boys power slowly corrupts them.
But then the rest of the clue is practically useless!!! Because by then, the boys in the story is fully corrupted! So like, instead of helping you solve the Escape Room, the clue would mislead you, or confuse you. There's even a clue that said to throw a rock at someone's head so they throw at Jason but of course that didn't work, but then they saw a mannequin and they throw a prop rock only for the mannequin to explode and cover then in glitters!!!! Replacement for blood, you know???
But then again, Danny is not a monster. The Escape Room is difficult, sure, but it's not impossible. You just have to remember that the summary of the story is written in braille on the door they entered.
I dunno, I never been in an Escape Room before, just the mobile games
Danny: It was the best sleep I ever had! I've never been on a mattress this nice!
Damian: Of course. It's adjustable, gives massages, and has temperature control. Only the best for the Waynes.
Danny: truly impressive!
Damian: Thank you. Now, may I please inquire on who you are and why you're in my bed?
Danny: My name is Phantom and last night you wished for me so here I am
Damian: I did no such thing.
Danny: Yes you did! I'm your first wish upon a star!
Damian: Are you referencing the childish tradition that Richard forced me to partake in? Even if I did humor him, my wish was to make my father proud.
Danny: Yeah, the wish you said out loud to appease Dick was to make your father proud but your true wish, the one in your heart that you secretly thought of, was to have a friend. And since it's your first ever wish, I am here to make it true.
Damian: Even if that is my true wish, Todd said wishing upon a star does not actually work.
Danny: It does work! But people usually make thier very first wish upon a star when they're very young and often don't remember it, or they make very simple wishes like "I want candy," which is so mundane that they don't realize the magic. And the star only grants the very first wish. You just happened to make it much later in life.
Damian: I see.
Danny: You seem very accepting of this. Most people would be more doubtful.
Damian: I have encountered magic many times. I know there is no reason to doubt.
Danny: Oh cool. I'm glad we're skipping the part where I have to convince you this is real. It's a real time saver.
Damian: Indeed. What happens now?
Danny: Well, I'm assign as your lifetime friend. I'll be here until you die and I get my new assignment. Until then I'll live as a normal human boy.
Damian: Will I be dying soon?
Danny: Not that I'm aware of. I belive you are meant to die of old age.
Damian: I see. Very well, Phantom, I look forward to our friendship
Danny: Me too!
Dick kicking open the door: DAMIAN WHY IS THERE A BOY IN YOUR BED!
Danny: I'm-
Damian choosing violence and grabbing Danny's hand: Richard, I love him.
Danny: What-
Dick: No! You're too young! You're only sixteen! *to Danny* I'LL KILL YOU
Danny: Wait-
Damian: You should run, My Love. I am the beloved youngest son of a very dangerous family. One that is most displeased at my deflowering.
Dick foaming at the mouth: DEFLOWERING?!
Danny: No! That isn't- why are you doing this to me, Damian?!
Damian in the latest voice ever: I do not like sharing my bed space without permission. Run, My Love, rune as fast as your normal human legs can take you. My family will start the hunt for your head now that Richard sent out the message.
Danny: This is going to be a very long human lifespan.
Damian: Drake has unleashed the drones. You have two minutes to escape.
Jason has been doing this fake dating/marriage scheme for a while now, and itâs actually been going pretty well. He was suspicious as hell when the nonhuman- Danny- first approached him claiming he could cure Lazarus pit side effects in exchange for a year and a day of this farce but the results spoke for themselves.
And living with Danny- pretending to date him- doing the whole married life thing, it was surprisingly nice. Maybe sometimes too nice. Danny was nice. And sweet, and handsome, and understanding. And open. The only things he asked Jason not to pry into, as part of their deal even, was what kind of being Danny actually was, and why he needed the fake relationship in the first place.
But Jason couldnât help that Danny slipped up some times. Jason couldnât help that he was curious. He was a detective, or at least raised by one. And really, whatâs a boundary to a bat? And when he came to his conclusion, oh how his heart ached for Danny. He wanted to offer solace. To let him know he understood. So he did.
Jason broke the taboo and admits he knows Danny is dead. But here is the fun angsty part. Because Danny wasnât fully dead, but since Jason pushed? Now he will be.
(Turns out Danny had done a ritual to close the portal and keep all the ghosts on the other side. Only he didnât account for the fact that he is also part ghost- the spell will drag him into the infinite realms and trap him there until his living half withers and he is as dead as the rest of them. Unless he breaks the curse through fairytale trial: he must exist in ghost form for a year and a day without his spouse finding out what he is.)
Just picture this scene- a domestic moment between the two. Theyâve become closer through this arrangement, feelings have begun to bloom. Theyâve shared moments of emotional intimacy, quiet understanding. And then
Jason looks at Danny, at his glowing green eyes and says âYouâre dead, arenât you?â
And Danny- suddenly his hair is black and his feet are on the ground- heâs breathing harshly and thereâs a look of panic and utter heartbreak on his face. âNo, no- I just wanted to live.â
And Jason is confused because it looks like Danny just revived, shouldnât he be happy?
But Danny isnât looking at him. Heâs staring at something behind Jason with utter terror. âI just wanted to have a life free from being a hero! Please just let me live!â
Jason turns and sees an eldritch rip in reality- a gaping maw full of teeth and grasping hands and tendrils and it speaks with a thousand voices- âYouâve already died little Halfa. Youâve borrowed enough time amongst the living. Come now to be whole.â
And Jason tries but he can do nothing as Danny is dragged through the hole, begging for his life- âPlease, I donât want to be dead.â
And a feathery tendril wipes his tears and the whispers croon âSo? Youâre not special. But I will be kind. Sleep now. Sleep through your living half joining the rest of you. Youâre in for a slow second death, so sleep.â And Danny does. Heâs pulled through and the tear in reality closes.
And Jason, just like the lady of the fairytale, decides to go save Danny from his fate. It is a quest through the ghost zone gathering ghostly allies, trinkets and favors until he makes it to the castle where he must use all heâs learned to wake Danny from his sleep and break him free of his curse.
How? I donât know. But Iâve seen so many stories where Danny teaches Jason to be a halfa, maybe we need a bit of the reverse. Jason helping Danny to become less of a halfa and more like him; a true mix of living and dead.
However it happens that they escape, Danny comes out of it changed. Emaciated from starving in the ghost zone, his two halves mixed together, or maybe Phantom was left behind in the realms, waiting for Danny to rejoin him at the end of his natural lifespan. And Jason will be there to help Danny through those changes.
I know, right?? This idea has just been haunting me. Thereâs another aspect of the fairytale I forgot that fits the Bats so perfectly- in the story it is the brideâs mother who convinces her not to trust him and to disobey the no peeking rule.
Like?? Tell me that doesnât sound just like Batman. The strange meta who cured your pit rage in exchange for fake dating asked you not to look into his past? Heâs really sweet and you like him? Suspicious!! If itâs too good then it must be a trap. Heâs tricking you. You must betray his trust and learn everything about him.
Augh, the tension! The slow burn! The conflicted feelings as Jason wavers between wanting to trust this guy heâs falling in love with and the bat-instilled paranoia that everything good is actually out to get you. Well, probably not entirely bat-instilled. At least half of that paranoia is Jason Todd original.
And then the guilt and horror- like Orpheus looking back to see if Eurydice is still with him and by doing so dooming her forever. Like, good job Jason, youâve confirmed Danny has been nothing but truthful and open to the extent that he can. Congratulations, you can finally trust him enough to allow your feelings for him to the surface. Only itâs too late. You blew it. If only you had respected his boundaries for the allotted period, the curse wouldâve been broken and you couldâve been together with no secrets between you!
I just love and hate when the Hero has that moment of utter âOh no, what have I done?â
And when Jason decides fuck it, I fucked it up and now itâs my job to fix it? How do the other Bats react? Do they say itâs too late, too dangerous? Does Jason tell them heâs going to save Danny and thereâs nothing they can do to stop him? Or do they recognize their part in all this from pushing their suspicions? Do they help set up the rescue mission? Prepare the med bay for his hopeful return?
And the quest itself has so much potential as Jason interacts with other ghosts from the show, getting more context and exposition from each of them. Ooh, hereâs another idea. What if Danny in the beginning had his own guilt and internal conflict about forcing the ghosts back to the zone? Then during Jasonâs quest we can see how the ghosts donât actually blame him after all and are actually helping Jason to save him. The feels! Especially when Jason tells him this as heâs recovering after the rescue.
Man, if I werenât absolutely trash at writing romance and long fics Iâd write it myself. Alas I can only yeet these partially formed ideas into the universe for others to find
I just love the idea of the ghost helping Jason help Danny. Maybe they know something about being able to have balance as a halfa? Iâdk if itâs like a âfind your own center/balanceâ kind of thing or maybe thereâs like an ancient amulet or something?
No wait this is so sad but so goooood... Just. Jason so relieved to finally not have to deal with the pit rage, and then the gradual horrifying realization that even Normal Human Emotions can lead you into bad decisions and terrible situations. And like, the horrible survivor's guilt he'd feel? At knowing that he was also sort-of-maybe-dead but his continued life was never at threat, while he just effectively killed someone who only ever helped him. Of course he'd have to try and save him, even if he doesn't really have any clue how to do that!
And maybe the longer Jason takes to save Danny, the more at risk he is of being trapped there too like aaahhhhh
Danny: Oh. *puts gun down slowly* Thanks for saving me. I'm just gonna-
Mugger: HELP ME
Danny: What you want me to do? Fight Batman? I have serious medical issues! I can't beat him.
Batman: Go home.
Danny: I'm going home.
Mugger: No! DON'T LEAVE ME! WHAT ABOUT GOTHAM UNITY!?
Danny wobbling away rapidly: I'm sorry! I have to put myself first! I only moved to this city because of Wayne's medical forgiveness program.
Batman: Is that so?
Danny: *wobbles faster* Please dont take a interest in me, sir! I have enough problems as it is!
Batman: ....
Danny rounds the corner as the screams of the mugger increase: I have to put myself first. Don't look back. He belongs to the Dark Knight now. There was nothing I could do.
Three days later:
Jazz: Danny! This is a miracle!All of your medical bills were paid!
Danny: What!? By who!?
Jazz: Bruce Wayne! Apparently, Batman told him about you.
Danny, in a low whisper of terror: Give back the money.
Jazz: What?
Danny: Give it back. I do not want Batman's attention. He's a menace. Im unarmed 90% of the time, and he will not care.
Jazz: What?????
Danny, closing the blinds: Do you think he knows where we live!?
Jazz: Are you scared of Batman?
Danny: You would be too if you saw the man burst from the shadows and beat brain damage into someone!
I personally want them to be younger than the dabble says.
Now, Imagine if it's THAT time period where Barbara was shot, blue eyed black haired boy with disabilitys that will STOP him from ever becoming Robin, the "IF Jason survived" having this amount of physical problems, I want Bruce to spiral and hyper focus on Danny and bring in Jazz as a treatđ, if the looks match enough, a never chair bound Barbara, a smart, capable and already fighter with some training that will never left her brother's side, that can be trained and thought and more with the guarantee that she will never use her skill to fight but to protect, defend, the idea of having not only "what could it been" Barbie and Jay/Dick in one, he won't leave his side, he won't run away to fight in the streets, he won't condemn himself the way Bruce did, the way he condemned his boys and his friend's daughter.
Danny without hero complex but keeping his powers can be trained but never let out on the streets, if this is bad fenton parents or nasty burger incident without jazz, their only support system is each other, maybe Danny's friends but they can only do much so far away leaving them vulnerable to the protective yet manipulative care from bruce because no matter how smart Jazz is Bruce is smarter and has connections and money that will make living easier for her little brother and gave her the chance to study and experience life accidentally leaving space for Bruce to occupy.
But also, Dick comes back only to see this pair of siblings will not only break his heart but also make him see RED, "Bruce not only replaces me but also Babs and Jason?!" (If Tim spoke with him about batman going insane and coming back is left open, but if not?) He will Not take it out on the Fentons the same he never did on Tim, there's no third Robin, no reason to be jealous, the siblings obviously were struggling with Danny's health and money and happened to catch his attention, if Jason ever comes back he can hate all he wants but what can he do? Go out of his way to beat up a sick kid that didn't do anything to deserve it? The kid is not Robin, no out fighting crime, not actively replacing him like Tim tried, his only mistake was being adopted by Bruce Wayne, how is that punishable? Specially by a man that already adopted 2 boys, the girl may not even be that important in his plans in the first place seeing as the LOA most likely filled his head with the same misinformation they did in canon, all that is left is the joker and conquest Crime Alley, with the siblings occupying more of Bruce attention (they are trying to heal him, help him mourn and communicate, Jazz more than Danny since his approach is more juvenile like games together or homework or attempts of cooking that is supposed to help relax and will came out wrong but distract nonetheless) while Bruce may be aware of what they are doing he in not opposed to it, may even enjoy the time spent together, with the criminals in jail and busy (he tried to kill joker in canon and HAD to be physically stopped by superman, he may not kill but you can't tell me he didn't beat his other rogues black and blue like the common criminals, specially if taunting him about his dead bird, broken bones are expected, the smarter ones are hiding and praying đ).
Damian's situation may be worse or better depending on how they interact, I don't think he will take out his fury and insecurities on Danny like he did Tim. How is this weak, sick, poor bumbling fool supposed to threaten his position as the true blood heir of the Bat mantle, Wayne fortune and Al ghul Royalty? his life goals and current condition have him as nothing more than support and machinery at worse maybe a capable inventor at best, even Phantom powers are something he may be wary but disregard with his superior knowledge and experience if he is not out as phantom and only once in a while like emergency and such and with the Fenton's anti ghost technology that is Definitely in the bat cave just in case, that Damian WILL found out has him even more confident in his victory and position over him, if Danny actively avoids confrontation and stays as support like Alfred they could learn to at least work together and be okay with each other, his weird green glowing puppy just make him easier to tolerate.
No, the biggest threat in his eyes are not the absent disowned first son or the allegedly dead second son or the third sick son, no, the biggest threat is the First Daughter, not only is she being trained on All sorts of martial arts, she has superior physical prowess and senses, with a higher IQ and EQ she is actively studying everything Bruce is teaching her and more, if her backstory is accurate and body continues to develop and grow she may turn up as big as her mother taller and stronger than average, maybe halfway her father's height and durability capable of going through solid walls of steel and concrete and strength capable of carrying tons of weight or even bigger and stronger than that, he will actively try to get rid of her but has less opportunities that he had for Tim since she is not actively putting herself in dangerous situations and Bruce breathing down his neck is not helpful, at worse he will attempt murder or accidents like Tim at best he will dismiss her as a bodyguard for her brotherđ„.
I don't know how to integrate Tim since he didn't force his way into the family since the unorthodox (in his knowledgeable opinionđ« ) attempts of the siblings to calm or occupy Batman worked, maybe as the weird but nice neighbor's kid friend of Danny? Damian can be aware of him and attempt to fight him but that's a game with no reward (you fight him, you win, you get in trouble because there's no way and untrained no gadgets Tim isn't severely injured, even if he was trained by lady Shiva like in canon they will NOT know that and still come out grounded or punished or something) the Bruce lost in the Timeline can be fixed if Danny is capable of contacting Clockwork or would and getting there or since there's no Tim on a Bruce quest and no one knows or thinks about it he sends a note to Danny himself about it, it won't only be Tim actively being sabotage but the BatFam as a whole on the quest and coming out on top.
I don't know how Stephanie can join if not introduced by Timbin and saner batman to be the 4 Robin and don't know in general how and when Cassandra and the others joined so this is just itđ. Please forgive any mistakes in English that are not my native language
Ooh, very interesting ripple effect on how Jazz and Danny joining the fam at this time would change everyone elseâs relationships- but Iâm most intrigued by the Dark Batman implications of him bringing them in at all.
Like the idea that heâd see Danny as a substitute for a Jason who survived with crippling injuries and treat him like a broken bird he could keep âsafeâ in a gilded cage? Someone powerless enough that he can keep him from ever leaving him? Chilling.
And using Jazz as a substitute Batgirl after Babs is shot is utterly diabolical- especially since I think heâd see it as a means to control her brother. Danny very clearly distrusts Bruce and outright fears Batman. But he is reliant on his big sister, and Jazz is a teacherâs pet and doesnât have his same issues with billionaires and authority figures. She just wants Danny taken care of- if that means she needs to be Batgirl to get him access to top of the line medical treatment then so be it.
Bruce is so clearly abusing his power over these two vulnerable kids. Manipulating Jazz. Basically blackmailing her into being a vigilante. Controlling Danny. Not letting him leave the house. I think Iâm kind of in love with the idea of Tim going to Dick and telling him his dad has lost his mind and taken two kids hostage to replace Batgirl and Jason.
This has the potential to be so so scary. Being at Batmanâs mercy. Being in Bruceâs all encompassing cage. No escape. Heâs forcing Dannyâs big sister to fight. Heâs keeping Danny captive. Heâs always watching. How far will he go?
And Dick would definitely come by to have a shouting match with Bruce, but what if the confrontation backfires? What if he just doubles down, takes Jazz off the streets and keeps her captive too? What if itâs down to Dick and Tim to take him down and see Danny and Jazz free?
Alfred: And this is the main sitting room. It's the one the family uses most, so always make sure to keep blankets and slippers in this cabinet.
Danny: Yes, sir.
Alfred: It helps to drop off a plate of snacks on Fridays. The children love it.
Danny: Are there any dietary restrictions I should know about?
Alfred: Master Tim is allergic to shellfish, and Master Damian is lactose intolerant. Miss Cass tends to avoid gluten-
Bruce: Ugh? Alfred who is this?
Alfred: Oh, Master Bruce. I didn't see you there. This is Daniel Fenton. My great-grandson.
Bruce: I- your what?
Alfred: My great-grandson. You remember my daughter, right? She had a child when she was fifteen that I never knew about. She put the girl up for adoption under my ex-wife's insistence. That child was Madeline, who went on to have children of her own. Daniel, here, is her youngest.
Bruce: I see. It's wonderful to meet you, Daniel.
Danny: You can call me Danny. Thank you for letting me stay here.
Bruce: Oh, of course. *shooting Alfred a confused look*
Alfred: Danny is a a situation green four.
Danny: I'm a what? What does that mean?
Bruce: You're part of this household now. That's what that means. Want me to show you around?
Danny: ugh, no, Great-Grandfather is already doing that.
Bruce: Alright! Have fun! I have some work to do but let me know if you need me. *walks away*
Danny: Did he seem nervous to you?
Alfred: No, he looks like that all the time. Master Bruce has a reputation you can say.
Danny heard everything about airhead Brucie: I guess that makes sense.
Meanwhile in Bruce's office:
Bruce hiding under his desk calling Dick: I'm serious. Alfred called him a situation green four!
Dick: *horrified gasp* Are you safe?
Bruce: Probably. The boy is young. I think Alfred is going to sick him onto Tim or Duke.
Dick: B. Listen to me. Get out of there. Get out of there now. I'll warn Tim and Duke.
Bruce crying: I thought Alfred stopped trying to marry us off, and now he brought his own flesh and blood to trap us in marriage!
Danny, de-age to a seven-year-old: Hello. Would you care for a shoe shine?
Bruce: ....Yes, of course. How much?
Danny: Oh, whatever you can spare. *setting down a portable shining bench* Please put your feet here.
Bruce: Of course. Have you been doing this long?
Danny: a couple of weeks. I'm getting really good at it.
Bruce: You are. These look brand new. *hands him a $ 100 bill*
Danny: Wow! Thank you!
Bruce: Of course. Do you have a safe place to sleep?
Danny: Nope.
Bruce: .....would you like one?
Danny: Sure!
Bruce: Really?
Danny: Yeah, if you're offering!
Bruce: Its never been this easy before....somethings off. Aren't you the less bit wary of me?
Danny: Nah, I can sense people's intentions. You're not a creep trying to get a kid to a second location. You just want to give me a safe place off the streets.
Bruce: .....Are you a Meta?
Danny: I don't belive in organized religion.
Bruce: That's not....you know what, nevermind. Have you had something to eat?
Danny: I found a half finished donut in the trash earlier.
Bruce: Oh. No. Let's get you some dinner.
Danny: I'm buying! *waving money Bruce gave him* I had a good day of work!
Danny, de-age to a seven-year-old: Hello. Would you care for a shoe shine?
Bruce: ....Yes, of course. How much?
Danny: Oh, whatever you can spare. *setting down a portable shining bench* Please put your feet here.
Bruce: Of course. Have you been doing this long?
Danny: a couple of weeks. I'm getting really good at it.
Bruce: You are. These look brand new. *hands him a $ 100 bill*
Danny: Wow! Thank you!
Bruce: Of course. Do you have a safe place to sleep?
Danny: Nope.
Bruce: .....would you like one?
Danny: Sure!
Bruce: Really?
Danny: Yeah, if you're offering!
Bruce: Its never been this easy before....somethings off. Aren't you the less bit wary of me?
Danny: Nah, I can sense people's intentions. You're not a creep trying to get a kid to a second location. You just want to give me a safe place off the streets.
Bruce: .....Are you a Meta?
Danny: I don't belive in organized religion.
Bruce: That's not....you know what, nevermind. Have you had something to eat?
Danny: I found a half finished donut in the trash earlier.
Bruce: Oh. No. Let's get you some dinner.
Danny: I'm buying! *waving money Bruce gave him* I had a good day of work!
Danny dyed his hair white one day. His adoptive family thinks its teenage rebellion, but really his ghost side Has been acting up, so now he's got to commit to the bit
Bruce does a double take when Danny walks in. His newest son was much more reserved than his other children. He didn't like having attention on himself- unless it was the popular kids at school but Bruce thought that was just something every teenager went through.
Danny spent most of his time locked away in his room, playing video games, writing for his blog, and watching documentaries about space. He was the most normal and well-behaved ward since Jason, and Jason was so grateful for being able to go to school that he used to ask to skip patrol to do homework. Danny had no interest in getting into the life of crime fighting, despite his previous ghost-fighting days.
He mostly stopped the ghosts from attacking because there was literally no one else in Amity Park who could handle the ghosts. In Gotham, however, there were plenty of heroes who were trained and on top of whatever issues were going on. Danny saw no reason to jump in, despite the Waynes each taking time out of their days to give him training in thier respective areas.
Jason and Alfred were happy to report Danny was one of the best shots in the household, while Damian and Cass both agreed his hand-to-hand combat was his weakest point. Duke and Bruce were the ones who helped him the most with his powers, which Danny preferred to use and were his strongest.
Despite all of this, Danny only jumped in as Phantom if it was an all-hands-on-deck or a last-resort situation. He would rather live as a civilian, which was a huge load off of Bruce's and Dick's shoulders. His eldest had turned many young people away from the cape life, but he never managed to get his own siblings to agree. Danny was his first success story.
Danny had no problems in school. He was one of the top students- not the top, but definitely in the top ten. His teachers had nothing but praise for his insightful and well-mannered behavior. He didn't speak too much in class, but he wasn't dismissive of assignments, nor did he leave all his part of group work to his classmates.
Alfred was working on getting Danny's mannerisms and etiquette up to par for the elites, but he was easy to mold, willing to learn, and sort of natural when he was relaxed.
Danny didn't steal; he didn't drink or do any kind of drugs (Bruce knows; he had him tested. Whether that test was done with Danny's knowledge or not was no one's business). Really, the only issue Bruce had with Danny was his social life, but honestly? In a city like Gotham, having his son home, safe and sound, behind the best security money could buy, and the best of minds could build, was much more relieving.
He hadn't thought Danny was capable of rebelling.
Which was why his son, walking in with pure white hair, was so jarring. Bruce tried to find a way to tactfully ask about it-
Tim glanced up from his phone just as Danny was taking his seat and gasped. "What happened to your hair?
-but that was not how he would have done it. Thankfully, Tim always handled things he didn't want to.
Danny smiled, running a hand through his hair, unbothered by the horror that had slipped into the CEO'S voice."Felt like a change."
As he moved his hair, Bruce realized that Danny had gotten piercings as well. Not just one or two, but six, from his lobe to the top. They were small, tiny stars and dots, and one moon at the very top as a flat. Bruce's eyes widened.
That was... surprising because, in thier state, one had to have parental permission until one was eighteen to get piercings. Danny is sixteen, and Bruce had not given any form of permission. Where did he get those piercings?
"This felt right," Danny concludes, leaning back in his chair. As he did so, his shirt rose a little, and peeking from the small slip of skin was an ink image. Tattoos. On Danny's frontal hipbones.
Bruce felt faint.
Tim gasped, knocking over his drink when he sprang up, pointing at Danny accusingly. It was the most animated Bruce had seen his son in the past week, but this was obviously a worthy cause. "Do you have tattoos?!?"
The now white-haired boy smiled warmly, almost proudly, as he lifted his shirt to show off two strips of black and white galaxy-themed tattoos. They tilted from his hip down to his private parts and were honestly a masterful work of art, but Bruce was shocked beyond words.
None of his kids had tattoos. None. Not even Jason. Oh gods, Danny was never going to get a real job now.
"Where?" Bruce croaked, "Where did you get those?"
"Johnny did them for me." Danny chirps, letting his shirt fall back down.
"Who is Johnny?" Tim gasped, falling back into his seat like his heart was being ripped out of his chest and stomped on. He was ready for children. He had the you're going to put me in an early grave act down pact. Bruce was honestly impressed by it.
"He's my friend." Danny shrugged. "He's cool."
Bruce opened his mouth, but once again Tim beat him to the punch.
"Cool? Is it cool to be running around looking like a delinquent?!"
"Didn't you use to skip school to go skateboarding and then break into buildings at night for a photography session?" Danny popped his fork into his mouth, raising one eyebrow. Tim sputtered for a second, looking for an argument but falling short, so he turned to Bruce.
"B. Control your son!"
"I don't need controlling from a man who actively breaks the law. " Danny cut in. He swallowed the salad in his mouth before putting his fork down and raising his hands to create the distinctive bat ears of Batman's cowl on his head. Bruce felt like he'd been slapped.
Tim slammed a hand on the table. "You're breaking your father's heart."
Danny, sweet and innocent Danny, rolled his eyes at Tim. "It's not that big of a deal."
Bruce thinks his heart actually may have shattered. Tim glanced at him before facing the teenager at the table again. "You're killing your father."
"Good."
Danny continued his dinner, humming peacefully in the utter shock silence. He retreated to his room to continue playing his latest game, leaving two of the brightest minds in the Wayne household utterly stumped on what to do or say. It would take hours before either found the will to move, and that was only because Alfred got home from bingo with his friend to find the two staring at the wall.
Amity Park got turned into an island in a fantasy universe (Fantasy AU)
When Amity Park left the Infinite Realms it didnât reappear where it had been before, instead it seemed to land in the ocean. Water all around them, a landmass barely on the horizon. Phantom flew to take a look and when he came back told the people of Amity Park that they were not in their universe. He had seen dragons and other creatures that definitely didnât exist on earth.
Amity Park was now an island. Sandy beaches surrounded the once land-locked city and a row of problems arose faster than solutions could be found. They had food in the supermarkets, the mall and some smaller stores, but the fridges and freezers needed electricity. It took the Fentons and a few electricians to find a solution.Â
That was the start of the Fenton Ecto Battery, while the Fentons themselves had already used ecto to power their inventions they now had to find a way to build a battery big enough to power the whole city and then somehow find a way to connect it to the existing lines under the city.Â
There was also the problem of money, while people had money, the bank itself didnât store all of the money in cash. There was no internet or phone service, they were transported into a time before in their minds.Â
âWell, the portal still works, canât we just go back?âÂ
Phantom had to explain that he couldnât transport the whole city, he was already busy using his ice until they had power again. Not to mention that the whole city now knew that Phantom was Fenton. And Danny also helped with the F.E.B.
Tucker and Technus were the ones who took on the problem, they had already been working on multiverse phones, so Tucker and Sam could reach Danny no matter where he was, in the Realms or not.Â
People who had worked outside of Amity Park were forced to find new work inside the city, retirees came back to work to help as well with knowledge how to do jobs without the modern comforts.Â
They were lucky an old man had retired and moved to live with his daughter after a lifetime of building ships. Thanks to him the Amity Parkers actually had a chance at fresh food. Phantom was eventually send out to look for cows, chickens, whatever he would find that could be taken care of for food later on.
The first year was plagued by problems the people had to slowly work out, as well as the struggle of the entire town being heavily liminal due to their three-day-exposure in the Realms. Getting used to people floating suddenly, or phasing into the ground from one step to the next as well as suddenly being a lot stronger and faster were a lot.
The second year slowly worked better, people were used to their new abilities, their new way of life, the ghosts that had attacked them before were now helping them out. Ghostwriter had taken over a big chunk of teaching after he found books about the worldâs history and different cultures.Â
It wasnât until their fifth year, now rather used to this life, that they saw a ship coming their way for the first time. The ship carried with it a diplomatic party. In the years Danny had flown over to the continent again and again, learning about animals, seeing the land that was nearest to theirs and thus had been chosen to talk to the newcomers.Â
When the diplomatic party had been led through the town they were in awe as well as scared. These people lived not far from the most dangerous forest and yet they had incredible technology. Carriages with now animals to draw them, silently rolling or some even flying through the streets. Streets made from one big stone it seemed while living in equally big stone houses. It was this expedition's quest to visit the land behind the forest. They couldnât go through the forest, so they had taken a ship, only to be surprised that an island was on the horizon.
It was risky to change their route to the island instead of around the forest, but it would be best. Either they found new lands, or they found new people to trade with. The king was in a desperate situation while trying to build up a poor kingdom he inherited from his father who had run the country into the ground.Â
The island was big, and on it was a city bigger and taller than anything they had ever seen, the people living on it were not humans, they had glowing eyes, fangs, long ears. Identifiers from elves and demons, yet they didnât own the same coloring of the demons or the lithe statue of the elves.Â
Nothing about this city had prepared them for the person they met to talk to. The people living here could talk in their language in a broken and heavily accented way, but it was made clear that whoever they were to meet was important. So they stared at the big house and strange contraption on top of it, pressing a button and a sound came from inside the house. The door was opened by a tall woman, she invited them in, inside was more colorful than they had ever seen aside from palaces.Â
The house was not big enough for a palace, yet the inside would not lose out in itâs fancy design new to them. The woman told them to wait as she got someone to talk to them, when she reentered the room she was followed by a man even taller than her. Long dark hair braided back, even in the dirty clothes he was wearing and with dirt smeared on him he gave an imposing aura.
âAh, hello.â Of the group of outsiders a man at the front took a step forward and bowed before answering.
âGreetings, we are the delegation of the kingdom of Root. In the name of his majesty king Jovic the first of his name we would like to open trade with your kingdom.â Danny scratched his cheek, making eye contact with Jazz for a moment. She nodded.
âWelcome to Amity Park then, we arenât really a kin-â Jazz smiled as she stepped on his foot.
âI mean⊠Iâm Phantom, High King of the Infinite Realms.âÂ
âIâm Jasmine, his sister.â She turned towards what the group now knew as this islandâs king and started to talk to him in another language they had heard spoken by the people of the island. They seemed to discuss something before Jasmine took out a small device and proceeded to tap her finger on it, before putting it away.
âYou must be tired from the long journey, please follow the guard to your resting quarters. We will talk again tomorrow.â They were led out by the same people who had taken them to their king. When they entered the even taller building they were led to and brought up to a floor filled with doors and given keys with strange symbols on them they were confused.
âThe number on the key belongs to the number on the door.â A young woman said and showed them that the key would only work on the door with the same numbers on them. âSomeone will come and bring you food, they will knock on the door. Rest for today, tomorrow Phantom will send somebody to lead you to the town hall for talks.âÂ
The food they were served later in the day was incredible, spices were used freely as well as meat and a meat-free option. The rooms themselves were fit for a palace and came each with their own bathroom. There was flowing water coming from a pipe above a basin and the tub! Each room had it! They talked together until late in the night, they would need to ask for the technology tomorrow.
My lest favorite thing in dp fanfiction is when people forget some of Danny's quirks
These are just the ones I see people egnore or forget the most often
1. danny hates Christmas and even if he mellows out he will never love it and the idea he'd visit or even willingly be around his parents that time of year is stupid they are the reason he hates the Holliday
2. danny hates toast
3. danny wants to be an astronaut he's a star nerd (but can't become one after the accident for obvious reasons)
4. tucker and val are the only ones within our main cast that have a healthy normal family, Sam's parents are overprotective and hella pushy, and Danny's parents are also overprotective and VERY self absorbed/negligent
5. tucker is a furry
6. Sam's hair is most likely died (both her parents are blonde)
7. Danny has been tortured by both vlad and Val. Canonically, he is a torture victim
8. Danny is canonically attractive, described as "cute" and "handsome." he's an outcast not for his looks but because of his interests, friends, and his parents
9. Sam is new to town and most likely only met the beginning of that year it's also implied that they have known each other since 3rd grade (but she doesn't know things about him like him hateing Christmas so I'm going with she is new)
10. Danny is a people pleaser and an empath with low self-esteem
11. In Outsiders, Pov danny is seen as a delinquent,
12. Danny is a victim of grooming and sexual assault (spectra) he is also a stalking victim (vlad)
13. Danny didn't want to be a hero but stated, "I have the power to help, so it's my responsibility." If someone is screaming for help, I can't turn away"
14. Danny isn't expecting a thank you or people to like him he's doing this because it is the responsible and right thing to do
15. Danny's crush on Palina is short it lasts for a few episodes, and he gets over it quickly it's the hot, popular crush that we all go through as teens
16. He judges actions, not looks sticks up for the Lil guy/ distrusts authority
17. His sister is the most important person in his life
18. The Fentons have a torture dungeon under the basement
19. Danny is responsible for cleaning up his parents' experiments, the lab, and the portal, and has been for years (wtf)
20. Danny likes wordplay/puns, is a prankster, and is willing to steal and manipulate if a situation calls for it or as payback
21. Danny showers after gym only when everyone has left/is shy of his body (scars/trans headcanons go nuts)
22. Danny is constantly being taken advantage of by his ruges and friends and will egnore toxic behavior/crossed lines at times to keep the person happy and avoid conflict, especially if it's friends or family
23. He has a staring habit
24. His ancestors were witch hunters that went under the name nightingale
25. Bloodblosoms (red roses) that are deadly to ghosts and by extention him
26. Danny is incredibly protective of his sister
27. Sam basically murdered danny with a smile on her face in the "what if I'd never met you episode"
28. Vlad is dannys Godfather
29. Danny has an aunt from his Mums side who lives out in the country and owns a farm (can't remember her name)
30. Danny is described as "taking after his mother" and "just like his mother"
Important note for #18 here is that it isn't a ghost torture basement. It's just a fuckin. Normal? torture basement. There is a ghost torture basement somewhere (that Valerie has access to for some reason, likely just a random ass abandoned basement or bunker) but it is not the Fenton's.
#29, her name is Alicia
Lastly #25 to be fair, it is somewhat implied that blood blossoms are extinct
Ok, for 18, I didn't specify what type of torture basement the fentons have, but they have a normal /its not normal to have one, but its a human based one under the lab
Thanks somone already pointed out her name
And 25 yes bloodblosoms are extinct in the wild in modern-day Canon, but they did come across them when messing around and going back in time to the witch hunting timeline. but it's not far-fetched to say someone might be growing them in rehabilitation or whatever .we do it all the time, irl, and it's great stuff to use in fics
I like to headcanon that salt affects danny as well because of the yk ghost and its more variety than just ecto Gun or Whatever. ecto weapons are the more ig advance method, but I imagine before that hunters used salt and shit winchesters style lol
What do you mean not a lot of people discuss it? Sure, there anit a lot, but there are plenty of dp fans that hate sam, especially for this
I've even seen someone draw a meme for it
We as a fandom also just make her better in fanon because well talking about Canon sam upsets alot of us I personally hate her but don't bring it up much why because it's a mood killer and well most fics are in Danny's pov and as we know he's a people pleaser a jokster and has low self-esteem witch combine that he's also bit of an unreliable narrator lol
This fandom is basically just a bunch of us taking what we like from Canon material and expanding on it, creating our own little reboot that includes taking out or expanding on things or character arcs
The show is shit but it's got a lot of good concepts and material that we as a fandom have taken to make what could have been better even better
