#danny likes causing problems

[In the Batcave]

Danny: [spinning in Bruce’s chair] So, does this make me an honorary Bat? Dick: Only if you survive Bruce’s approval process. Danny: Please, I’ve fought ancient ghosts. What’s he gonna do? Scowl me to death? Damian: [glaring] Father doesn’t scowl—he instills fear. Danny: Uh-huh. Cute sword, by the way. Does it come in “not compensating”?

Jason: So you’re the ghost kid everyone’s talking about? Danny: Yup. Half-dead, full of sass. Nice to meet you, Zombie Robin. Jason: [narrowing eyes] …I like him.

Tim: You set off LexCorp alarms during a recon mission? Danny: Hey, I got the job done. Tim: Bruce hates when things get messy. Danny: And yet he still lets you work here.

Stephanie: You can fly? Can you give me a lift? Danny: Sure! But it’ll cost you. Stephanie: What do you want? Danny: Snacks. Lots of snacks.

Danny: So… you’re the Batman? Batman: Correct. Danny: Cool, cool. Heard a lot about you. Big fan of your whole brooding aesthetic. Very goth. Batman: …I’m not goth. Danny: Yeah, sure. Says the guy standing on a gargoyle in the rain.

Batman: Who are you? Danny: Danny Phantom. Half-ghost superhero. Batman: Ghosts don’t exist. Danny: Says the guy who dresses like a bat to fight a clown.

[Danny in the Batcave]

Danny: Dude, your cave is so cool! You’ve got, like, all the gadgets and a freaking dinosaur?! Tim: It’s a T-rex, actually. Danny: Okay, but why? Batman: It’s a trophy. Danny: Sure. And I’m the king of the Ghost Zone.

[Group Chat: “BatFam + Phantom”]

Jason: Who let the glowstick in here? Danny: Wow, you must be fun at parties. Dick: Ignore him. Welcome to the chaos, Danny! Danny: Thanks! Btw, do you guys have a “no ectoplasm on the Batmobile” rule? Asking for a friend. Tim: [frantically typing] Ectoplasm is corrosive?!

Damian: Why is there a child with ghost powers in Father’s city? Danny: Why is there a child running around with swords in Gotham? Damian: … Dick: He’s got a point.

[Batman observing Danny fighting a ghost]

Batman: [Batarang passes through the ghost] … Danny: Yeah, no. Ghosts aren’t a “punchy” kind of problem. Batman: I adapt. Danny: Okay, but adapt faster, Bat-Dad.

[at the manor]

[Justice League Briefing Room]

Batman: This is a simple reconnaissance mission. Infiltrate a LexCorp facility and gather intel. Danny: Got it. Sneak in, grab the goods, and don’t touch anything shiny. Superman: And don’t cause trouble. Danny: [grinning] No promises, Big Blue.

[Outside the LexCorp Facility]

Batman: Stick to the plan. Danny: [turns invisible] What plan? I’m already inside. Wonder Woman: [to Batman] He reminds me of Barry. The Flash: Hey! I resent that.

[Inside LexCorp]

Danny: [phases through a wall and grabs a glowing device] Easy. Why do you guys overthink this stuff? Cyborg: [over comms] Be careful with that. It’s probably booby-trapped. Danny: [tilts the device] Pfft, it’s fine— The device glows bright red and alarms start blaring. Danny: …Okay, my bad.

[The Team Reacts]

Batman: [gritting his teeth] You had one job. The Flash: That might’ve been a record for fastest mission failure. Danny: Relax! I can handle this. Superman: You set off every alarm in the building. Danny: [grins, holding up the device] Yeah, but I got the thingy!

[LexCorp Security Arrives]

Danny: [dodging lasers] These guys are terrible shots. Wonder Woman: [deflecting bullets with her bracelets] You’re lucky we’re here. Danny: Or am I just giving you all a good workout? You’re welcome.

[Superman vs. LexCorp Mech]

Danny: Hey, Supes, tag out! Superman: [lifting the mech] I don’t need help. Danny: [blasting the mech with ectoplasm] Yeah, but I make it look cooler.

[After the Mission]

Batman: That was reckless and irresponsible. Danny: [phasing through a chair to sit down] And yet, effective. Cyborg: Gotta admit, Bats, the kid’s got style. Wonder Woman: He’s brave, I’ll give him that. The Flash: And chaotic. We should keep him. Superman: Absolutely not.

Danny: So, what’s the verdict? Do I get a membership card or what? Batman: No. The Flash: Maybe. Danny: [grinning] Sounds like a “yes” to me.

[Later, in the Batcave]

The Wayne Manor was buzzing with activity. It was New Year’s Eve, and Bruce had begrudgingly agreed to host a joint celebration for the Batfamily and Justice League. It was supposed to be a low-key affair—at least, as low-key as any gathering of superheroes could be.

Danny Phantom found himself caught in the middle of it all, still adjusting to his new life with the Batfamily. He had been invited under the guise of “family bonding,” but he strongly suspected it was also to keep him from sulking in the Ghost Zone.

Danny floated into the massive dining hall, where Alfred was directing a small army of caterers. Damian was off in a corner, meticulously arranging his own set of decorations because "no one else can do it properly." Dick and Jason were arguing over the placement of a massive “Happy New Year” banner, while Tim was buried in his laptop, attempting to hack into the Times Square countdown clock “just for fun.”