Nope... still not satisfied.
Oh yeah, I rewrote some of the parts because I have decided that during Danny's childhood years, he will be a shy child and is afraid of using his powers, but he is somewhat used to ghosts. Just not ghosts who would attack him. In his teen years, he will revert back to his happy-go-lucky self, just like his canon, animated 14 year old counterpart.
Anyway, I will not be posting the next chapter because I have to re-write the previous chapters AND make the reboot for Fix You. Oh and I will NOT be deleting Fix You, because I thought you would want to read the original, 'kid-friendly' version of the story since the re-boot will be a bit more darker with more gore and minor death. But it will still have some fun, family Bat moments ;)
Anyway, please enjoy~! Next update won't be coming till X-mas break and/or March (cuz in my country, March is the start of summer vacation)
Disclaimer: Nay
P.S This ain't Beta'd, sorry folks for the errors
"Lemme go!"
Skulker growled in annoyance as he flew above the ocean, but the child only kept trying to struggle. Danny gritted his teeth and willed the familiar white rings to appear. But once they did, he was electrically shocked and was forced to stop and stay limp. The robotic ghost smirked smugly. "An invention my employer provided me."
"Who... Who's your... employer?" Danny asked in a daze from the shock.
Skulker chuckled darkly. "You will find out soon enough."
"I'm home!" Nightwing yelled in a whisper, thinking that his son may be asleep. But once he slipped from the mini balcony, he gasped when he saw that the living room was a mess and that his blonde friend was laying against the wall, obviously unconscious.
"Bette? Bette, wake up!" Nightwing shook her shoulder and she slowly opened her eyes.
"D-Dick...?"
"Bette, what the hell happened!?"
Bette suddenly sat up straight with a gasp. "Danny! It took Danny!"
"What? What took him? Where the hell is my son?" Nightwing almost growled out, clearly pissed that something, or someone, had the nerve to kidnap his son and just frolic away.
"I-I don't know. It looked like a robot and not just any ordinary robot." Bette gulped in air to regain control of her breathing. "Dick, that robot isn't normal, objects can pass through it. I don't know what we're dealing with, but I'm sure we need the other's help." Nightwing narrowed his eyes as he stood up with his fists clenched tightly.
"Whoever kidnapped my son must have a death wish because no one messes with the Bats..."
Danny groaned as he slowly opened his dazed blue eyes. He gasped when he realized he was contained in some kind of black and green metal box, his head was the only thing showing. He tried to struggled, but as soon as he did, electricity surged through his body and he gave a pained shriek. His eyes widened when he heard a chuckle resound the metal walled room.
"I have been waiting for this day, little halfa..." A familiar voice said. Danny soon found a glowing green blade press against his neck, and the owner was of course, Skulker.
"L-Lemme go..." Danny stuttered as he started to get even more terrified. But Skulker only grinned maliciously as he pressed the blade a little bit harder against the flesh. But before he could actually lay a small cut on the small neck of his prey, the metal door suddenly slid open to reveal a tall silhouette.
"That is enough, Skulker. Your job is done."
The ghost hunter snapped out of his predatory actions and stood up to face the approaching man. The man wore a luxurious black suit, making him obviously rich. His grey hair was tied back in a ponytail and his indigo eyes gazed at the trapped child. The man smiled coolly with his hands behind his back. "Thank you for your assistance, Skulker. Your pay will be delivered shortly, I just need to discuss something with the child in private."
Skulker nodded and with a short glance at his prey, he turned intangible and flew off. Danny gulped and stared at the newcomer with wide eyes. His breath hitched when the man started to slowly stalk towards him. The man chuckled after he stopped to stand in front of the trapped halfa. "You must be wondering why you're here and who I am."
Danny hesitated before slowly nodding his head. The man smiled, "My name is Vlad Masters and I am your supposed godfather."
"M-my... godfather...?" The young Grayson eyed the man with curious eyes. "Why do I need a godfather when... when my real dad came for me?" He gulped when Vlad visibly clenched his teeth as he frowned deeply.
"Well, yes that is true. But has your father know about your...powers?" Vlad took in the shocked expression from the child with amusement. "Oh yes, little Daniel. I know about your little 'incident' when your dear mother was still alive. I know that your father is not really your father. Your real father used to be a circus performer, of all things. I know that Jasmine is not really your sister, she is only your ex-father's niece whom he took in after her parents died when she was just a toddler. And furthermore, I know your fear of using your powers, Daniel. How you can't control them and your fear of rejection once your real father discovers them."
All the while during Vlad's speech, Danny's heart steadily started to beat rapidly. "..."
Vlad grinned, "But worry not, my boy. For I am just like you."
Danny sligthly shook his head to be rid of his slight, frightened daze. "Just like me...?"
The young halfa gasped when black rings appeared around Vlad's waist. The rings traveled up and down his body, much like his own transformation but with different colored aura rings. Once the rings subsided, standing, or rather floating, in Vlad's place was a vampiric entity. He wore a white tunic complete with a high collar and a white cape with red on the inside. He also had on white pants with a black belts, boots and gloves. His gray hair was now black with a gray streak on the middle and was stylized upwards to look like demon horns. Finally, his skin now had a blue tint to it.
"Ghost..." Danny mumbled, still in shock.
"Half ghost, just like you." Vlad corrected with a fanged grin. He then started to float around the trapped child with a smirk. "I can teach you to control your powers, even make it stronger. I can give you everything no ordinary child has ever had. And all you have to do is join me."
"You mean..."
Vlad gave a devious smirk as he stopped to float in front of the child once again. "Yes... Renounce your father."
By the time Dick reached the manor, his breathing hadn't eased one bit. The man was breathing hard, fist clenched tightly and teeth clenching. He had an expression that can make a sensitive man wet his pants. He inhaled when he heard the door open to reveal the family butler.
"Master Dick? Is everything alright?" Alfred asked, surprised to see the usual happy-go-lucky man wear a level 10 Bat Glare.
"No... Everything is not alright." Dick stalked past Alfred to head towards the Bat Cave. "I'll explain to you later. But right now, I'm holding an emergency meeting that involves my son."
Alfred took a few seconds to snap out of his shocked daze before heading off to call the other Bat Clan members. Meanwhile, just as Dick was heading towards the grandfather clock, he bumped into Tim who was clutching his beloved laptop. Tim was also surprised to see his step-brother wear an enraged expression.
"Dick? Is, uh, everything okay?" Tim asked in concern as he started to follow the older man.
Dick shook his head. "No, I'm calling in an emergency meeting at the cave. Bette and Steph will be here shortly."
Tim stopped in his tracks as he raised an eyebrow. "Bette...?"
He eyed the angered man wearily before deciding to slip into his uniform and head towards the cave where the meeting will be held. Once everyone was present, Bruce nodded his head towards his eldest son, motioning him to start the meeting.
Dick, or rather Nightwing, took in a deep breath. "Danny has been kidnapped."
Silence fell over the Batclan and Batgirl was the first one to break it. "What!? Who!?"
Nightwing narrowed his eyes as he stared at the wall. "Bette was the last person to be with Danny. When I got home, I saw that my apartment was a mess and Bette was unconscious. She told me that a robot-like being kidnapped him."
Robin scoffed. "Tt, just be glad I put a tracking device on him, Grayson."
Everyone glanced at the youngest vigilante and the others mentally shrugged, knowing that it was a common thing for a paranoid ex-assassin. Batman then approached his humongous super-computer and began to type away, leaving his kids (and his kid's girlfriend) to plan the strategy to rescue his grandson. After a while, Batman finally located Danny's whereabouts and the gang all went to their respective vehicles to pursue the kidnapper, each of them thinking at least 100 ways of getting revenge.
Danny heaved a deep sigh as he tried to form a plan of escape. After refusing the madman's offer, he was locked in a rather luxurious room, taking the hint that the vampire-wannabe was not pleased with his decision. The young halfa tried to use his powers, but the event's that took place from his father's apartment left him drained. So he tried to open the window or the door, but found them bot securely locked shut. So he was left helpless on his own, dreading the moment his kidnapper to enter the room.
The youngest Grayson fell backwards, his back hitting the extremely soft mattress. He admitted that the bed felt really nice, but it didn't held the 'Home Sweet Home' atmosphere he felt when he was with his old family or his real father.
'Mommy... Daddy... Jazz... Other daddy... I miss you. I wanna go home...' He blinked back his tears as sudden memories of his previous life with his adopted family and biological father flashed in his head. He bit his lips as he furiously wiped away his tears and abruptly sat up. He sadly gazed at the bright full moon behind the window. Slipping out of bed, he made his way towards the window to gaze at the nightly scenery with moistened sapphire eyes.
He sighed, "Please come quickly, daddy."
Wheh, maaaan I'm beat... Like seriously, I'm mentally and physically tired. I have this growing bruise on my thigh and I have to go to the doctor to cure it for the 5th time... Plus my laptops getting beat up too and my new one won't come in until next week. Ah well.
Aaanyway, thank you guys so so so much for sticking with this story! Like what I said in the first Author's Note, Fix You's reboot will be on hold as well as Under the Phantom's Hood due to life complications. I will also be editing the other chapters of this story, changing the whole thing a bit since it would be fitting for Danny to at least be shy and depressed after Dick took him in. I mean, I'm pretty sure ya'll would feel the same after your family blew up
Please review and as always, you guys are frikkin awesome ^w^