Well it is finally the last chapter and i am grateful fur you all! I will be commenting more at the end of the chapter so enjoy the last chapter!

Chapter 7: Reunion and the start of a new beginning!

As the radio chattered in the background, Vlad worked on the documents sitting in front of him, filling them out after scanning through the content. This process continued again and again, being just as tedious as it sounded. A sighed escaped the man's lips before his attention became drawn to the radio as it said, "Breaking news just in: today, the Justice League has infiltrated LexCorp and has seen to the arrest of many of the staff members and scientists. Shockingly enough, it seems that inhuman experiments had been taking place in a secret, underground facility right under the main LexCorp building. We have asked Lex Luthor if he had any clue that such horrific things were taking place under his watch, but he claims ignorance. However, his company is still undergoing a thorough investigation."

Interest perked, Vlad set aside his work and listened attentively as the woman's voice continued, "Many victims of the horrible tragedy are being rescued and sent to the hospital as we speak. Most of the victims are expected to survive. In an interesting twist, one of the victims has been identified as none other than Daniel Fenton, the teen from Amity Park that had been suspected to the killings of his parents. However, new evidence has been given to suggest otherwise, but that is in other news."

Vlad couldn't help the sigh of relief that escaped him at hearing the news. The boy was alive, after all. He was not dead in a ditch somewhere. He may not be in the greatest health, physically and mentally, but he was alive.
The billionaire vowed to see Danny as soon as he could, even if the boy was not particularly fond of him.


Danny and Jason were the last of the civilians to leave the wretched facility. On the way out, Batman made a point to ask Jason where he lived. At first, the boy had no idea to answer but finally divulged that his mother, his only relative, had been the one to sell him off in the first place. Danny stood silently beside Jason as he explained, acting as a silent support for his younger friend.

Batman showed no emotion when Jason told him of his mother's actions, but he did turn to Robin, telling him that he wanted to speak to him privately. The Dynamic Duo broke away from the rest of the group, going off on their own to talk.

Sometime later, after both Jason and Danny had been checked out by medics, Batman returned to them, a grinning Robin following behind. The Dark Knight quickly dove into the boys' living situations, starting by saying, "Danny, because you've been missing since your parents' attack, you are unaware that custody of you and your sister has already been transferred over to your godfather."
Gloomily, Danny muttered, "Vlad Masters, right?"

If the name meant anything to Batman, he didn't show it. He simply replied, "No. That was changed recently. Your godfather is Bruce Wayne. Your sister, Jasmine, is already living with him in Gotham City with Wayne's ward and butler. You'll be on a flight tomorrow to meet her there."

The shock on the ebony-haired boy's face had Robin and to a lesser extent, Jason, bursting into a round of laughter. Danny stuttered an incomprehensible question, but the Dark Knight merely gestured for him to stay silent, saying, "Everything can be explained later. For now, I would just think of reassurances to tell your sister."

Danny's mouth shut with an audible click, but it didn't remain that way for long. The boy shook off his shock, and before he allowed his excitement to take over, Danny asked, "But what'll happen to Jason?"
The teen in question became somber at his friend's inquiry. Robin's smile was beaming, though, as he replied, "Bats made some calls and had some strings pulled. Jason, you'll also be staying with Bruce Wayne with Danny and his sister. You'll be on the flight with Danny tomorrow."

Jason's mouth dropped open, his jaw hanging loosely from its socket. Danny shook Jason's shoulder excitedly, saying, "Dude! We're gonna be legal brothers!" Robin just kept grinning. "We know that's a lot to spring at you all at once, Jason, but we hope that's ok with you?"
The former street boy could only nod his head while Danny continued to excitedly shake his shoulders. Eventually, a relieved chuckle left Jason's lips, and he shook Danny back.

The boys cheer lasted for the next couple of hours. It didn't occur to Danny to ask about the fate of his parents. With everything going on, it didn't come to mind that there was a reason that custody of him and his sister was transferred over to the godfather they never knew they had, that there was a reason they had been moved so far from home. It wasn't until Jason and Danny had been put up in a temporary home for the night that the boy had any sense to ask what had happened.

When the black-haired teen was informed of the tragic news, the joy drained rapidly from his body. Danny and Jason went to bed eerily quiet that night.
The next day, after a long flight to Gotham City, the boy's found themselves in a limousine, on their way to the famous Wayne Manor. Had it been any other two kids in the country, the back of the limo would've been filled with excitement.

However, the atmosphere was very different than that hypothetical scenario. Jason was very nervous about his new home, considering his background and all. He had no idea how anyone living in the mansion would handle it. His thoughts wouldn't have been so bad if Danny wasn't being so quiet, his mind swallowed up with thoughts about his dead parents. It seemed the truth hadn't quite settled in yet, and Danny was left to mull in his shock on his own.

At the mansion the limo quickly closed the swindling distance between it and the mansion, both Bruce and Dick emerged from the Bat-Cave, dressed in casual civvies with welcoming smiles on their faces, though Bruce's seemed more strained than Dick's. After all, he still had a mountain of paperwork to type up, and the man also had to call his lawyers back.

They had just been informed that Bruce planned on taking in a fourth child (what was the man thinking?), and now all the legal issues needed to be straightened out. This was going to be a legal nightmare, Bruce knew. After all, he had done this three other times (which is why his lawyers were questioning his decisions so enthusiastically). Plus, Jason's addition to the family was just straight-up random as well. Poor Alfred had to rush to set-up the new addition's bedroom, which was expressly told to be near Danny's, and they would soon have to do some fun shopping to incorporate everything the boy needed. However, it would be worth it, in the end.

(Why did the end have to be so far away, though?)
It was late when the Dynamic Duo finally returned to Gotham, just the slightest bit ahead of Jason and Danny, and the two woke up Jazz, Tucker, and Sam as they passed the latter girl's bedroom. As expected, they were less than thrilled when Dick began jumping on the bed, but once they found out why, they were quick to join Bruce and his first ward. They were greeted by a haggard but victorious Alfred when they finally reached the foyer, and together, the large group went outside to wait for the limousine.

It was not long before the sleek car came into view, driving effortlessly through the gates and down the driveway. The teens bounced in excitement while Bruce and Alfred shared tired smiles. The group of youngsters nearly exploded from their joy when the limo finally came to a stop, the two dark-haired boys stepping out from the limo. Sam, Tucker, and Jazz attacked Danny in a split second, the orange-haired girl ahead of all the rest and enwrapping her arms around her brother.

For a moment, Jazz was caught off-guard when Danny erupted into quiet sobbing as he hugged her back, hiding his face in her shirt. However, Jazz didn't ask any questions. She simply held onto her baby brother, letting him cry over something she had already been allowed to accept and move on from. Sam and Tucker did the same, rubbing their friend's back and patting his shoulder.

Bruce, Dick, and Alfred watched the scene with solemn understanding, though they couldn't help the small relief they felt at having Jazz be there for the boy. Likewise, Jason watched, feeling solemn and awkward as he stood off to the side, wondering what he could do, if there was anything he could do at all.
Jason and Danny's driver, watching the scene as well, commented, "I don't know whether to be happy or sad."

"Same." Jason muttered, rubbing his arm.
The group of four, known as Team Phantom only be the teens, did not stay in their huddle for long. Danny quickly regained his wits after his initial breakdown, breaking away from his sister with a tear-stained face and a strained grin. He took a moment to hug both of his friends separately, mumbling greetings to each of them as they did so. However, as soon as that was over, Danny made it a point to gesture to Jason. With a watery smile, the boy said, "Guys, this is Jason. He and I were cellmates when we were imprisoned."

The response the younger boy got stunned him. Sam, Tucker, and Jazz greeted him warmly and with big smiles. Danny immediately dragged the younger into their circle, making sure that he had an equal part in it. Jason almost could not comprehend the open acceptance of the small group of teens, so much so that no words would leave his lips when he opened his mouth.

No one badgered or teased him about his lack of tact, though, and soon enough, Alfred was ushering them all inside, leading them all to living area where they were made to sit down.
As the two boys tried to relax, Alfred magically made a plate of cookies appear in front of them, as well as some tea, if they should like it. Jason had no remorse, immediately digging into the treats while the older teen chuckled and did the same, just slower than the other.

Neither minded having been ushered to the living space so quickly, even if the others' actions reminded them a little of the facility. However, unlike the horrible lab, they hadn't felt like they being forced to. If they had so wanted, either of them could have immediately told their aggressors to knock it off.
It felt good to be free.

As the two boys snacked on their late night snack, Jazz grinned at them from beside Danny and announced, "If either of you need to talk about anything, I am always here to listen. Just knock on my door whenever you want."
Danny couldn't help the grin that overcame his face as he watched his sister switch into her psycho-babble mode. He chuckled again under his breath and leaned over to a bewildered Jason, whispering, "She wants to be a shrink. Just roll with it."

The younger teen nodded and told Jazz he would talk if he needed, pleasing the older girl.
Off to the side, Sam and Tucker both announced they would also be open if either boy needed anything, "Because that's what friends are for, of course!" The ebony-haired girl also added, "And Jason? Thanks for keeping that nimrod at your side in safe-keeping. You can't know how much it means to us."

Jason just smiled in a shy manner, nodding his head at the gratitude Sam and Tucker bestowed upon it. Danny grinned off to the side, though he could feel a small amount of pain thrumming in his chest. Despite how perfect the scene was, Danny could not help but miss his father's booming voice and his mother's kind eyes looking on with approval.

If Clockwork were present, he'd probably say, "Everything is as it should be." However, no amount of correctness in the world could take away the pain.


I have to admit i am feeling a bit sad that it ends here but do not worry, there is a sequel in the work that will continue where this left off!

So to answer some question from a guest that i can't PM to have asked me about Danielle. I might include her in the future but i have yet to decide if she will be. There is a big chance she will but i am also not sure how to write her to be honest.

I need to get more info in regards to some stuff in the DC universe for me to be able to continue so the sequel will not be coming out in some time. I am more familiar with the DP universe then the DC so i don't want to make a fool of myself so to speak!

Thank you all that have reviewed, followed and favorited this story!

I want to say also that, give KodiakWolfe13 a big round of applause!

She had to rewrite some part of the story because of my dyslexia the grammatic and other stuff was not up to the standard you have had the pleasure to read! There were parts that she had to ask me what i meant so i am so grateful for the help she gave me!

She also made me brave enough to but this up at all! I was super nervous and this work took me and KodiakWolfe13 more than a year to write! Life getting in the way and writers blocks... I don't like writers blocks but there is not mutch to do when you get it.

So until the sequel comes out i hope you all have a fantastic life! Thank you all again!