Well, this isn't the first time I've written a fic, but the first time I've posted one up on so go easy on me, okay? Anyway, as I was playing Custom Robo the other night, I thought to myself, "What if Danny Phantom was sent to the Custom Robo universe somehow?" That question eventually evolved into this fic. For the most part, you don't have to have played the game to understand what's going on, but it would be recommended. And for those who have played the game and haven't beaten it yet, there are some plot spoilers. You've been warned.

Anyway, sit back, relax, and enjoy the fic!

Disclaimer: I don't own Danny Phantom or Custom Robo. I wish I did...(sees angry lawyers) (anime sweatdrop) But I don't! (runs)

Chapter 1: Back to the Future

"Argh!" An infuriated Vlad Masters exclaimed, pounding his fists down. "Every time I try something new, that annoying Fenton boy stops me at every turn! HOW DOES HE DO IT!"

The middle-aged halfa paced the floor, trying to come up with a new scheme. "I need to think of something. Something so evil, so diabolical, that he won't be able to stop me this time!"

It was at that moment that a look of realization struck him. "Time…THAT'S IT!"

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Danny Phantom hovered above the streets of Amity Park, keeping an eye out for any ghost activity. Just because his hometown thought he was a menace and wanted him dead, or as close to "dead" as a ghost could get, didn't mean it wasn't still his duty to keep them safe from the risk of a ghost attack. But this was no ordinary ghost patrol. This was the night that Danny was to experience something he would likely never forget…

It was at that very moment that he got a call on his cell phone. He picked it up. "Danny!" his friend Sam called. "It's an emergency! There's a ghost attack at the old science lab. Tucker and I are already there. Hurry!"

"I'm on my way," Danny replied, and flew in the direction of the abandoned laboratory. Ever since an accident 10 years ago, the lab had been shut down, but there were still dangerous chemicals stored within it. If any of the ghosts happened to get their hands on them…Danny shuddered at the thought. He refused to let that happen, no matter what the risk.

Seeing the lab up ahead, he slowly descended, meeting up with Sam and Tucker as he landed. Tucker led them inside, where he had seen the attack take place. Once they entered, the lab, however, they discovered that there was no one there. No one, except…

"Vlad. I should have known you were behind this…" Danny said, glaring. Tucker and Sam just stood there, too shocked to move.

Vlad grinned. "Silly boy, if you had known that it was my doing, you would have realized that you've walked right into my trap."

Danny rolled his eyes. "Cut the small talk. I know you're here for the chemicals."

Vlad snickered. "You'd think that, wouldn't you? But, in actuality, I'm here for a far different purpose. You see, the original purpose of this lab was, in fact, trying to make time travel possible. However, the government shut down the lab because they believed that the device could fall into the wrong hands, and created the story that there had been an accident. However, their original prototype is still quite functional, and capable of sending anyone to any point in time…which is exactly what I intend to do to you." He suddenly reached over and threw a switch. There was a brilliant flash of light, and a portal in the back of the room opened up. Danny wasn't entirely sure what was going on until he realized that Vlad had just pushed him and his friends from behind and they were getting sucked into the portal.

And that was the last he saw before he plunged into darkness.

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"Sheesh! You think these guys would learn by now!" A man who looked to be in his 20s said, after watching a few crooks in red outfits fall to the ground. He had dark skin and blond hair, and was wearing glasses, a camo shirt, and grey cargo pants. "Mess with the Steel Hearts, and you get taken down."

"Harry, they're novices. It was over before it even started," Another man called to him. He looked to be about the same age, had light skin and grey spiky hair, and was wearing a blue shirt and red pants.

"Luke is right, Harry. They're obviously new to robo-battling, and likely only started for the sake of being able to commit robberies," A woman who looked about the same age said. She had skin as pale as a ghost, with blue hair that split into two extremely long pigtails, and was wearing a semi-transparent white dress with a black shirt and black skirt underneath.

Harry sighed. "Yeah, Marcia, I know, but ever since we took down the Z Syndicate and defeated Rahu, there hasn't been any good business around here. Sure, there's the occasional small-scale robbery, but those don't give me the same kinda adrenaline rush I got when we were fighting against Eliza or Oboro, you know?"

Luke sighed. "Yeah, I know what you mean. But truthfully, I'm glad things have been kinda light. I mean, defeating Rahu wasn't exactly a cakewalk. After an experience like that, I'm not in the mood for another major life-threatening adventure any time soon." Marcia nodded in agreement.

"I suppose you're right. Still, I wish something, ANY thing would happen to spice things up a little…" Harry said disappointedly. However, Harry was about to get his wish, as a bright light suddenly shone above them. The three bounty hunters shielded their eyes to avoid being blinded. Slowly the light dimmed and then entirely faded away.

"Okay…who else here thought that was weird?" Harry asked, still dumbfounded. Marcia and Luke raised their hands. "Good, I thought it was just me."

"It doesn't look like anything changed…wait, look over there!" Marcia said, gasping in shock. Not far away lay three children, about 14 or 15, unconscious. The three Steel Hearts members stood there, unsure of what to do, until Luke started walking towards them

He put his hand on them. "…They're still alive, but barely. We should take them down to Police Squad HQ."

Marcia nodded in agreement. "We can drop off these crooks while we're there. Besides, if anyone knows what's going on, Sergei probably does." She said. Sergei was her older brother, previously thought to have betrayed the Police Squad and joined up with Z, but he had in fact been infiltrating their HQ in order to prevent them from unleashing Rahu's destructive power and conquering the world. Now once again with the Police Squad, he usually had a good understanding of what was happening, no matter what the situation.

Harry, though reluctant to see the Police Squad, where his older sister Mira worked, agreed, and hoisted one of the kids onto his shoulders. The other two did the same, and handcuffed the burglars, leading them off.

Little did they know, however, that their lives would once again take a drastic turn. However, for better or for worse remains to be seen.

CLIFFHANGER! (plays dramatic music)

Pretty crappy, I know, but I'll try to make it better, I promise. It'll probably improve once the action and plot begin to truly unfold. Until then, read and review!