Hey guys! It's 65rogeryork. I know its been ridiculously long since I last updated my story. The truth is the last few months have been preparing me to leave high school and I've recently graduated high school actually. So, now that its summer, I have more free time and that means it's time to get back into FanFiction! I didn't receive any reviews from the last episode so I'm just going to jump into the story!

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Alright. With that being said, let's see what Super Thunder has been up to. Reviews and constructive criticism welcome.

NB: This episode was inspired by an idea I received in a review. So thank you for leaving the idea. Much appreciated!

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Episode 11: In His Shadow Part 1

There was a buzz going on at Royal Woods Middle School. All the 8th graders were getting excited for the 8th grade dance, which was in two days. However, amidst the excitement, Luan Loud was feeling nothing but nerves.

"There he is! Oh I can't do this!" said Luan suddenly, as she was about to flee, but was stopped by Lynn.

"Hold on there Luan! I can't let you leave! You've been wanting to go out with Benny ever since you met him! Well, now's the perfect opportunity! It's the 8th grade dance!" said Lynn.

"But I'm scared Lynn! I mean, everytime I try to talk to Benny, I get nervous! And then on top of that, when I try to make a joke, it always comes out wrong, and I end up looking like a fool. Besides, the dance is in two days. He probably has a date already." said Luan, hanging her head down glumly.

"Luan. Look at me. You can do this! Remember the pep talks I gave you? The girls and I are counting on you. I'm sure he doesn't have a date yet. He's probably waiting on you!" said Lynn.

"Get real Lynn." said Luan, not confident.

"I'm serious! You told me yourself that Benny likes comedy! You two are perfect for each other!" said Lynn.

"Yeah but-"

"Luan. You won't know unless you try. Now come on! Ask him!" said Lynn.

Luan just sighed as she stared at Benny once more. Finally, something clicked inside her that made her ready to confront her crush once and for all.

"I'm gonna do it." said Luan.

"Yeah! That's my sister!" cheered Lynn.

"And who knows? Maybe we'll both fall HEAD over HEELS on the DANCE floor! *weak laughs*" said Luan.

"Was that supposed to be a joke?" asked Lynn.

"I don't know. I told you I don't make good jokes when I'm nervous." said Luan.

"Okay. Just forget the jokes and get in there!" said Lynn, as she pushed Luan forward.

Luan stumbled a bit, but regained her balance and tried to walk confidently towards Benny. Her heart was racing and her nerves were getting the better of her. Just when she was about to ditch the plan, a boy came out of nowhere and interrupted her.

"Um. Excuse me." said the unknown boy.

"Oh! Um, hi! I didn't see you there!" said Luan surprised.

"No one ever sees me..." said the unknown boy, quite eerily.

"You go to school here?" asked Luan curiously.

"Yeah. Ever since the 6th grade."

"Wow. I don't remember you being in our class." said Luan confused.

"But I remember you. Ms. Luan Loud." said the unknown boy, getting closer to Luan, making the latter uncomfortable.

"Um...wh-what's your name?" asked Luan, backing away slowly.

"...Devin. Devin Scott." said Devin creepily.

"I see...Devin. Well, it was nice meeting you I guess, but I've gotta get going." said Luan, trying to get out of this uncomfortable situation.

"W-Wait! I uh, I wanted to know if you'd uh...if you'd..." said Devin trailing.

"If I'd what?" asked Luan.

"Um, will you go to the dance with me?" asked Devin hopeful.

"Oh Devin, um, I'm sorry but I was going to ask someone else." said Luan.

"Who?" asked Devin, in an angry and creepy tone.

"Um, Benny. Benny Morehill." said Luan nervously.

At this point, Benny had looked up from his book, after hearing his full name, and saw Luan being somewhat cornered by a strange boy.

"Is everything okay here?" asked Benny, approaching the two.

"Go away man! I'm talking to her!" said Devin, quite hostile.

"Geez man, I'm sorry. I'll just leave then." said Benny, about to leave.

"Wait! Benny!" said Luan.

"Yeah Luan?"

"W-Would you like to go to the dance with me?" asked Luan.

"Oh Luan! Of course! Why I wouldn't SKIP a BEAT!" said Benny.

"I was hoping we'd FALL in RHYTHM." joked Luan.

The two just laughed at each other's jokes, happy they had dates to the dance. Well, not everyone was happy...

"WHAT?!" shouted Devin angrily.

His outburst startled Luan and Benny and drew the attention of everyone else in the hall.

"Devin, I-"

"I can't believe you! I asked you to the dance first! How come he's so special?!" asked Devin, clearly upset.

"Cuz he's my crush. *blushes* Well, now he's my ROCK-"

"And we're on a ROLL." said Benny.

"Good one Benny. Could use a little work but you're getting better." said Luan.

"Thanks. I think maybe I-"

"SHUT UP! Alright fine! Ignore me too I guess! But you two will regret this!" said Devin, before he stormed off, visibly upset.

"Well, that was a SCENE." said Luan.

"You don't get that from the MOVIES." said Benny.

Luan and Benny started laughing once more, as Lynn walked over.

"Looks like you two have hit it off." said Lynn.

"Yep! Together we've hit COMEDY GOLD!" said Luan, as she and Benny started laughing even more.

Suddenly, the bell rang, and the kids started heading to their classes.

"Well, I better go. Can't be late for Chemistry." said Benny.

"How can you be late? We already have CHEMISTRY." said Luan.

"Haha. Bye Luan." said Benny, as he gave Luan a kiss on the cheek, before leaving for his class.

"Wow. I've lived to KISS and TELL." said Luan lovestruck.

"Come on. You can TELL me all about it in Art class." said Lynn, pushing Luan along.

Little did they know that they were being intently watched.


After school at the Loud House, Luan was filling the other Loud sisters in on what had happened at school.

"And then I said, 'How can you be late? We already have CHEMISTRY.'" said Luan.

The other Loud sisters oohed in awe.

"*sighs* And then he saw me off with a goodbye kiss on the cheek..." said Luan dreamily.

The other Loud sisters sighed dreamily in unison.

"O-M-GOSH Luan! I'm so happy for you! Benny's such a cutie!" gushed Leni.

"*sighs* I know..." said Luan, still lovestruck.

"I'm glad for you too Luan. For a moment there, me and the girls were worried you wouldn't find a date." said Lori.

"Well, Benny wasn't her only option..." said Lynn.

"Lynn!" said Luan, trying to hush her sister.

"What are you talking about dude? Luan. You wanted to ask another boy out?" asked Luna.

"No. Another boy asked me out, and I said no." said Luan, with a sullen expression on her face.

"Well, Luan, you don't have to feel guilty. You couldn't go with him because Benny had already asked you out right?" asked Lori.

"Well, no. I asked Benny out after he asked me out. I feel bad because well, he was really mad when I rejected him. He's already a nobody at the school. In fact, I just met him today." said Luan.

"What's his name?" asked Lana curiously.

"Devin. Devin Scott." said Luan.

"Yeah, dude's creepy. I wouldn't trust him. Heck, he threatened Luan for going to the dance with Benny!" said Lynn.

The other Loud sisters gasped in disbelief.

"That JERK!" exclaimed Lola.

"Why when I get my hands on that low-life I'll-"

"Clobber him! I oughta give the bloke a piece of my mind!" said Luna, cutting off Lisa's statement with her own.

"Now girls, calm down. No need to get hasty. I'm fine. Really!" said Luan.

"What's goinga on guys?" asked Lincoln, coming downstairs.

"Some guy at school threatened Luan because she wouldn't go to the dance with him!" said Lana.

"What? Who is he?" asked Lincoln concerned.

"Look, it doesn't matter guys. He's not gonna do anything okay?" said Luan.

"You say that now dude, but don't underestimate kids who stay to themselves. They're the ones who have secrets to hide." said Luna.

"Oh please Luna. I already know his SECRET! I mean, he's kept himself HIDDEN from everyone for the last two years! Hahahaha! Get it?" said Luan, in a joking tone of sorts.

"...Was that supposed to be a joke?" asked Lori confused.

"*sighs* I don't know. I don't make good jokes when I'm nervous." said Luan.

"What?" asked Lana, even more confused.

"Ask Lynn. She'll explain it to you." said Luan, as she ascended the stairs.


Later that night, in a rural house, on the outskirts of town...

"I'll show them. I'll show them all that I'm somebody! Then maybe she'll go out with me..."

"Devin!"

"Huh?"

"*pops his head through attic opening* Ah! Devin! There you are! Come on boy! Time for dinner." said Devin's dad.

"In a minute pa. I'm looking for something." said Devin.

"Alright now. But don't let your food get cold, cuz I'll eat it for ya! *laughs* Hurry down now!" said Devin's dad, as he left the attic.

Devin then returned to searching through the dusty boxes of his home, looking for something in particular.

"Come on, I know it's here!" said Devin, getting frustrated.

Just then, he found what he was looking for.

"Ah-ha!" said Devin, as he held in his hands an old looking book, with a moon symbol etched on the front.

"With this, the shadows will no longer be my enemy. I'm ready to accept my destiny grandpa." said Devin, as he opened the book, and a veil of darkness engulfed the attic.

Devin felt himself and the shadows becoming one. Finally, once the darkness had possessed Devin, he felt a new power surging through him.

"You better not fail me boy..."

"Don't worry grandpa. I won't fail." said Devin, with a sinister look on his face.


The next day at Royal Woods Middle School, some students were in the school's gym, decorating it for the dance tomorrow night. Luan and Benny were tasked with blowing up balloons.

"*blows into a ballon but it immediately deflates* Aww come on! That's the 12th time!" whined Benny.

"Don't worry Benny. You're bound to BLOW UP sometime! Hahahaha! Get it?" joked Luan.

Luan and Benny then shared a laugh together.

"I'm so glad you're my date Luan. I really wanted to go with you, but I was just so scared to ask you." said Benny.

"Really?" asked Luan.

"Yeah. You're one of a kind Luan. I mean, it's not every day you find a girl who loves comedy." said Benny.

"Awww. Thanks Benny." said Luan, as she and Benny stared into each others eyes lovestruck.

"Hey! Lovebirds! You still got more balloons to put up!" shouted the lead dance organizer.

Luan and Benny suddenly jolted out of their reverie and got back to work blowing up balloons. Suddenly, the gym doors flew open and darkness filled the room.

"What the- AAAH!" screamed the lead dance organizer.

The other kids in the gym were met with pitch black darkness, and very quickly no one was able to see anything or anyone around them.

"BENNY?!" shouted Luan panicked.

"Yeah Luan?!" shouted Benny, also panicked.

"Where are you?! I can't see you!" shouted Luan, getting more worried.

"I can't see you either! Okay wait! Follow the sound of my voice! MARCO!" shouted Benny.

"POLO!" shouted Luan.

"MARCO!"

"POLO!"

"MARCO!"

"POL-AAH!" shrieked Luan.

"LUAN?!" shouted Benny, very panicked now.

"Finally you're mine my sweet..."

"Who said that?!" asked Luan, creeped out by this point.

"Oh dear. You've already forgotten me? Guess I'll have to fix that. You're coming with me." said the mystery voice.

"No! NO! Let me go!" shouted Luan helplessly.

"LUAN?! Where are you?!" shouted Benny, feeling helpless as well.

"(muttered) I'm not going down this easy. Time for Light Show!" said Luan, as she activated her PortaPendant, and donned her superhero attire.

"Light Show? What are you-AARGH!" cried the mystery voice, as it was blinded by a wave of light.

"I'm the Light Show!" said Luan, lighting up the dark area around her. "Now, who do you think you- *gasps* Devin?!" said Luan astonished.

"H-How do you know my name?" asked Devin.

"Uh...I know all." said Luan, in a hefty tone.

"Yeah right. I know it's you Luan. My love for you is so great that mere light cannot shield you from my eyes." said Devin.

"Love?" said Luan, confused and concerned.

"That's right Luan. I love you. And even if our love may be forbidden, I believe they say 'opposites attract'. Hehe." said Devin, in an attempt at wit.

"Devin, listen-"

"I want you Luan. And I won't stop until I get what I want. And if I can't have you, NO ONE CAN!" said Devin, as he bended the darkness around Luan, trying to trap her.

Luan saw the darkness closing in, and knew she had to act fast.

"Sorry Devin, but I have to bring LIGHT to the DARKNESS!" said Luan, as she released a powerful wave of light, that drove the darkness away from her.

"Back darkness! Back! I hate to say it but it's LIGHTS OUT for you!" said Luan, as she continued to push the darkness back to Devin. As she did, the gym and everyone inside started to appear from the darkness' veil.

"*gets hit by energy beam* Grrr. Why won't you love me?" asked Devin pitifully.

"Sorry. I don't date crazy. Now I think you should leave. I'm sure you've SEEN THE LIGHT." said Luan, charging light energy in her palms.

"*grunts* This isn't over. The underdog always wins in the end." said Devin.

"You're not an underdog, but you're UNDER DARKNESS! What happened to you Devin?" asked Luan, actually concerned.

"I can't tell you..." said Devin, as he left out a gym window, seemingly one with the darkness.

Luan just stood there, not sure how to feel about this situation.


Back at the Loud House, the Louds were all discussing what had happened between Luan and Devin...

"Luan seriously! We've gotta go after this guy! He could end up hurting you or worse!" said Lynn concerned.

"Yeah Luan! He's clearly after you. We've got to stop him before he does something dangerous!" said Lincoln, also concerned.

"Would you guys relax? He's only after me because I won't take him to the dance. He's not dangerous." said Luan.

"He's messing with dark magic brah. I'd keep a close eye on him." said Luna.

"Yeah! Even the ones in the back of your head!" said Leni.

The other Louds just stared at her in disbelief.

"Look, the point we're trying to make is that Devin may do something more drastic honey." said Rita.

"Yeah, especially if he feels like he's got nothing to lose." said Lynn Sr.

"And he's already got an ace up his sleeve. He knows Luan's secret identity." said Lisa.

"We need to find him before he does something crazy!" exclaimed Lincoln.

Suddenly, Lynn Sr.'s cellphone rang.

"Hello?...Okay. We're on our way! *hangs up*"

"Who was that?" asked Rita.

"That was the Chief. He says the museum's silent alarms have gone off. He suspects that someone has broken in." said Lynn Sr.

"I bet you $10 it's Devin." said Lynn.

"I don't think so. I mean, what would be in a museum for Devin to steal?" asked Luan.

"You said Devin controls the darkness right?" asked Lucy, out of nowhere.

"*jumps a bit* Yeah. So what?" said Luan.

"There's an artifact in the museum that's shaped like a crescent moon. It's been said to grant the holder power over the night." said Lucy.

"B-But that's ridiculous right?" asked Luan, hoping her family would agree with her.

However, the other Louds seemed to believe Lucy.

"Luce. Do you know where the artifact is in the museum?" asked Lincoln.

"Yeah. It's in the northwest side. I go there to stare at it every once in a while." said Lucy.

"Great story sis. You can lead us there!" said Lincoln.

"Yeah come on! Before Devin gets away!" said Lori, standing by the open door.

"Time to don our suits Louds!" said Lynn Sr., as he and the rest of the Louds activated their PortaPendants, and donned their superhero attire.

"To the Thunderbolt!" said Lincoln, as he and the rest of the Louds, raced out the door to the van.


Meanwhile at Royal Woods National Museum...

"Why do I need this artifact again?" asked Devin.

"Because. It will ensure that you will not succumb to defeat by mere light waves." said the spirit of Devin's grandpa.

"Ah, but when the beams of light come from my sun, it's hard not to surrender to her warmth." said Devin lovestruck.

"You fool! We do not surrender! We thrive! You're carrying on my legacy! Remember, you must not fail me..." said the spirit of Devin's grandpa.

"Right grandpa. I will not fail you." said Devin.

At this point, he had entered the ancient artifact room of the museum. There, in the center of the room, protected by a glass case, resided the crescent moon artifact.

"There it is." said Devin.

"Yes...now, grab it!"

Devin used his power over the darkness to create a vacuum around the glass case, and applied pressure around it. Within seconds, the glass case had shattered. Now Devin beheld the crescent moon in its lunar glory. However, before he could pick it up, it was suddenly moved by another force.

"Huh?" said Devin confused.

He followed the moving artifact to the source of its movement, Lucy Loud.

"Sorry Devin, but I can't allow the moon to fall into the wrong hands." said Lucy.

"I'm assuming you're a superhero too?" asked Devin.

"Yeah she is! And if you know what's good for you, you'll surrender quietly and there won't be any problems." said Lynn.

"Remember, we don't SURRENDER."

Suddenly, Devin felt a surge of new power flow through him. It was like his grandpa's spirit had added his own strength to his.

"Uh, what's he doing?" asked Lynn nervously.

"He's about to unleash his darkness! Look out!" said Luan, as she ran up and released a wave of light at Devin.

However, he seemed to resist this attack, and once again veiled the place in darkness.

"AHH! I can't see!" exclaimed Lynn.

"I still sense him. He's near." said Lucy.

"Yes I am. And I'll take that." said Devin, swiping the moon artifact.

"No! Luan, you can't let him get away!" exclaimed Lucy.

"Don't worry! He won't!" said Luan, as she followed Devin out the museum, lighting up her way. "Guys! Get ready with Plan B!" said Luan, via communicator.

"Don't worry Luan. We're on it!" said Lincoln. "Alright guys. Devin's coming out the door! Lola! Lana! Get in position!" said Lincoln.

"You got it Lincoln!" said the twins in unison.

Suddenly, the doors burst open, and Devin appeared in sight. As soon as he was spotted, the twins bombarded him with their elemental projectiles. This disoriented him, which caused him to stumble right into Luna, who blasted him back with a shock wave. Devin went flying into Lynn Sr., who bounced him off with his elasticity, and then he was met with a gust of wind, courtesy of Lori. As Devin was propelled through the air once more, he gained his bearings, and saw who he was meeting down below. Luan was waiting to fire the mother of all energy beams at him. Devin had had enough of this, and decided to test out his new power.

"Oh beautiful crescent moon, I have claimed thee at night. Now grant your infinite power, so that I may shun that which is bright." said Devin, who recited the incantation to activate the artifact.

Once the incantation was said, the crescent moon started to glow, and pale blue energy flew into Devin. When the process was done, he had pale blue eyes, could float in midair, and had a crescent moon symbol now engraved on his forehead.

"Hahahahaha!"

"That doesn't sound like Devin." said Leni scared.

"You fools! It wasn't Devin who possessed this power. I have all along! I'm the spirit of his grandfather. Devin came to me, hoping that with my power, he'd win the heart of this pathetic lass of light-

"Hey!" said Luan offended.

"...but in the end, it was him who was pathetic! I merely used him to achieve my goal. To restore my true power! The power that was rightfully mine until it was taken from me. My power over the night! Hahahaha!" said the spirit of Devin's grandpa.

"Who are you dude?" asked Luna freaked out.

"Yeah! Are you even Devin's real grandpa?" asked Lincoln.

"Shamefully yes. But I assure you I'm more than that. With my power now restored, I can finally return to being a true night terror! I'll be the thing that gives you nightmares! I'm...

The spirit of Devin's grandpa paused as the moon symbol on Devin's forehead suddenly glowed, and "Devin" began to transform. When the transformation was done, a new presence hovered before the Louds. It's body was all dark with pale blue streaks forming cracks along it. It appeared to have a dark cape, had piercing pale blue eyes, and the crescent moon symbol was now glowing pale blue on its forehead and fists. The Louds all stood in shock and fear.

"Poo poo." quivered Lily in Rita's arms.

"*maniacally laughs* Mere mortals! Welcome your new ruler! The master of the night! Nightshade! *dramatically pauses* I hope you're not afraid of the dark." said Nightshade, as he controlled the night sky around him, and spread darkness over Royal Woods.

Super Thunder was quickly engulfed by the dark wave and so was the rest of the town. Dozens of screams and cries of panic were heard, and Royal Woods' heroes found themselves helpless. Unable to do anything. Luan tried lighting her way out, but the dark energy was too strong for her beams to shine. The Louds were lost, frightened, and confused. They had met their first mutual enemy: THE DARK.


To be continued...

I hope you guys enjoyed the first part of this episode and I hope you're happy that I'm back to write stories for you guys. I know I am. Anyway, that's gonna do it for me this time around. I'll catch you guys later. Peace and have a good one.