HDBHFSP CHAPTER 4
This is the final chapter of my @ecto-implosion fic, 'How Danny Broke His Favorite Star Projector', based off of art by @midnightectosnack (WHO HAS AMAZING ARTWORK YOU NEED TO SEE!)
Rating: Teen (To Be Safe)
Warnings: Mentions of Death, Temporary Character Death (these are both earlier in the fic)
Crossover: Danny Phantom, Hades (Videogame)
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Several months have passed as the two boys visit each other rather frequently. The Prince has shown Daniel various parts of the Underworld. In turn, the Ghost Boy has shown him various wonders of the Infinite Realms. Once Zagreus learned Danny had a hound of his own, the two arranged a meeting between the Guardian of the House of Hades, and the former Guardian of Axion.
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Danny wiped his brow. He had just finished the final touches on the Zeus-powered star projector! He programmed it with several constellations, and the occasional shooting star. He also threw in some touches like a meteor shower that would happen once a week, or the different phases of the moon. Danny smiled as he held up the box. It was powerful enough to handle the current from the Portal, so it should work with the shield.
He had finished just on time too! Today was the day he was going to take Cujo to meet Cerberus. He was so excited to give Zag the projector. He even flew out to the nearest town to buy a gift bag! Danny grabbed his stuff and headed off into the Underworld.
When he walked through the gate, he was immediately greeted by Cerberus. Danny gave all three of his heads pats before walking over to Zagreus.
“So, where’s this hound of yours?” Zagreus asked. Danny smiled.
“He’s coming!”
Just then the small yips of a puppy were heard through the entrance. A small, green dog ran towards Danny before spotting Cerberus. Cujo looked up at the formidable sized hellhound. There was a tense moment of silence before Zagreus broke it.
“Are you sure your hound is okay to play with Cerberus? I wouldn’t want him getting crushed. Also is he sick? Why does he only have one head?”
“Oh yeah he’s fine. Most dogs only have one head. As for not getting crushed…”
As if on cue, the once tiny dog grew into a massive hound. His large tail started wagging as he showed Cerberus his favorite toy. While the two dogs started playing, the boys started to chat.
“So, ya know how we accidentally blew up that projector?” Danny started. Zagreus felt panic rise. Was he mad? Was he going to attack? Instead, Danny handed Zagreus a bag decorated with many colors. The prince opened it. It was a box, similar to the last one, but this one was different. There were two wires with clamps hanging out of it, as well as a few more switches.
“After the first one didn’t work I decided to make one that could handle the power of your shield!”
Zagreus smiled and decided to test it out. Danny showed him how to connect it to the power from the shield, as well as the different buttons and their functions. Zagreus switched the projector on and watched as the night sky appeared on the stalactites of the Underworld’s ceiling. Danny grinned. It was good to see his friend so happy.
Zagreus absorbed the sight for a few more minutes, before turning back to Danny.
“Actually, now that you mention it, I have something for you as well.”
Danny raised a brow as Zagreus grabbed something from behind him. It was the old projector all fixed up. It was also slightly more decorated than it used to be.
“I tried the best I could to fix it. There wasn’t a lot of equipment down here, but I made it work!”
Joy filled Danny’s heart as he looked at the old box. He is definitely going to test it out when he gets home.
While the boys wrapped up their fun, the face of a clock appeared out of thin air. Following it, a blue man in a purple cloak. Clockwork, who was currently in the guise of an old man floated over to Danny.
“It is good to see that you have a friend, young Daniel. I was getting worried you’d spend your future alone.”
Zagreus smiled, but then a revelation struck him.
“YOU! YOU’RE THE OLD MAN!”
Clockwork chuckled.
“That is an interesting theory, young Prince, but I am far too busy watching the timeline to narrate someone’s life. Regardless, Daniel, I’ll need you at your earliest convenience.”
Just like how he came, Clockwork vanished. The two said goodbye before Danny headed off into the Zone.
The ghost boy looked back at the gate. Danny hadn’t felt this happy in a long time. Looking back, maybe it was a good thing that a soul got lost on its way to Hades.
Zagreus smiled as he watched his friend go. He now knows the answer to what the old man asked before he walked in here several months ago. Danny was definitely a great ally, and even more, a great friend.
