You wanna know what I've noticed? I update early in the mornings and, by now, I'm used to not getting many, if any, reviews, fav.'s, or follows till about lunch time. Then it seems everyone decided to get on and flood my inbox (it's so amusing). And then there will be another period from about 3 to 8 where, again, not many people are on. Then overnight everyone decided to flood my inbox again. I set up my email on my iPod yesterday and every time I get an email, the 'Sherwood Forest' ringtone goes off. It scared my entire frikkin family and I just stood there with so much power. :D
Ch.7: Downtime
Gotham City: August 27, 06:17EDT
Aqualad was thrown into the wall again. He heard Danny fire a few ecto-blasts and heard Clayface ice over. He heard flesh meet flesh and heard Danny lose his breath. Clayface hit Danny again and sent him into stump that was pointed and broken. Danny's lower back hit it and he screamed before falling to the ground and convulsing, right next to all of his other teammates. Clayface walked up to the leader and turned his hand into a mace before lifting it up into the air, ready to give the killing blow.
Batman crashed through the glass skyscraper and threw some bat-a-rangs. They imbedded themselves into Clayface's arm and blew up. Batman landed behind him, and shot a taser gun, shocking Clayface, and melting him altogether.
Mount Justice: August 27, 07:58EDT
"I need to talk to Aqualad. The rest of you, hit the showers and head home." Batman said as the kids came out of the Zeta-Tubes. He was also acting as a crutch for Danny, the Ghost Boy having some trouble walking with the blow he had to his lower back. Batman still thought it was amazing it wasn't as bad as the time he found him where you could hardly move him at all.
"Head home? I am home." Superboy said sarcastically, walking by. Batman ignored him as Aqualad and Robin stopped in front of him.
"Just Aqualad. I need you to take Danny to the med bay, Robin." Batman explained. Robin put Danny's arm around his shoulders and the two walked off, a little slow. Robin gave Aqualad a jealous look as he left.
"I am sorry you had to intervene. I know the Team performed poorly-"
"The Team performed adequately. The problem was you. You're their leader and your head wasn't in the game. It caused minor injuries and a severe one to Danny." Batman cut off. Aqualad looked up sharply.
"No, you are-… correct."
Batman narrowed his eyes, and Aqualad looked away. "Of late, I am not even convinced I belong on the surface-world. For so many years, it filled my every thought. But now that I am here, my dreams are all Atlantis."
"Atlantis. Or someone you left behind?" Batman questioned, making Aqualad's head rise again.
"You can split your time between the surface and the sea, but not your mind. You're here, 100%, or you need to walk away. Make a decision Kaldur and make it soon." Batman said sharply and walked away, leaving Aqualad and his thoughts.
Poseidonis, August 27, 13:00UTC-2
"Recognized. Aqualad; B03."
Kaldur swam forward to meet Aquaman.
"Greetings, Kaldur'ahm." Aquaman A.K.A. King Orin said to his protégé. Kaldur lifted his arm in salute.
"King Orin." The apprentice acknowledged. The mentor and protégé started swimming together, side by side.
"The Queen and I are hosting an intimate dinner tonight. You will attend?" King Orin asked.
"Your Majesty… There is someone… Special… I hoped to see tonight." Kaldur said shyly. King Orin laughed.
"You may invite a friend." The King said. Kaldur smiled brightly.
"Thank you, My King." The apprentice said. The two separated and went in different directions.
"Until tonight." King Orin said after the teen.
Kaldur swam through the Conservatory of Sorcery, seeing many of the students using magic to make little shows and stuff. Kaldur swam up behind a student with an octopus face. He was making something and rambling about how he wouldn't finish in time.
"Topo, the workmanship is magnificent." Aqualad complemented. Squid-face, or Topo, turned around.
"Kaldur! Wait, wait! Watch. Listen." Topo said hurriedly so Aqualad would stay. The two were enveloped in a blue vortex and a little slideshow thing started.
"Our beloved king was at the mercy of the vile ocean master."
King Orin was slightly bowing to a man with a trident.
"But two students, Kaldur'ahm and Garth, intervened, allowing the Aquaman to triumph!"
Kaldur and another student were using magic to help the king, and Aquaman was defeating the ocean master once more.
"Impressed with both their valor, Aquaman offered both young heroes the opportunity to be his protégé."
The student and Kaldur were bowing in front of King Orin.
"Garth chose to continue his studies at the Conservatory of Sorcery."
The student was mastering a watery vortex.
"But the brave Kaldur accepted his King's offer: Aqualad!"
A picture of Aquaman and Aqualad appeared. Aqualad's belt buckle glowed blue and the pictures disappeared.
"Kaldur, I mean Aqualad…" Topo started.
"Oh, it is very good." Kaldur said. Topo looked at him graciously.
"Oh, thank you. Uh, do you think it's alright that I put myself in? I know I was not really there but I-"
"It is fine." Aqualad cut off, touching the picture.
"Do you know where I might find Tula now, and Garth?" Kaldur asked.
"On the roof, at their studies." Topo informed
Two students were sparring with their magic, Queen Mera, their master, watching. The girl shot a blast and the boy held up a shield.
"Your technique is excellent but your choices remain predictable. Combat sorcery demands improvisation." Queen Mera said but spotted Kaldur swimming up. "Kaldur'ahm, oh it's so good to see you!"
The girl and the boy turned to their friend with a smile.
"Kaldur!" The girl said and let Kaldur swim by to say something to the Queen.
"Apologies My Queen, I did not mean to interrupt." He said saluting her.
"It is well. I have another class. Will I see you at dinner?" She asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The dark-skinned teen said. Queen Mera smiled.
"We shall talk then." Queen Mera smiled and swam away.
The girl swam forward and hugged her friend. "You look well, Kaldur."
The boy swam forward also. "Yes, surface-life agrees with you."
Kaldur turned confused. "You speak as if I have been gone for years, but it has only been-"
"Two months." The other two said.
"That long? Then I must make up for lost time. Tula, would you accompany me to dinner tonight, at the palace?" Kaldur asked Tula. Kaldur's two friends shared a look.
"I wish I could invite you as well." Kaldur said, placing a hand on Garth's shoulder.
"I made that choice long ago." Garth said, looking at Tula.
"We have another class but I will see you tonight." Tula said and swam away, dragging Garth with her. Kaldur watched them go with a small smile.
"You have to tell him." Garth said as they swam away.
"It is disturbing, to say the least. The creature is frozen, has been frozen for millennia. Yet somehow, it still lives. We have even detected brainwaves. Needless to say, Prince Orm, the study of this find is the Science Centers highest priority." The director of the Science Center said to Prince Orm.
"All security protocols are in place. No un-authorized personal gets in or out." A guard said.
"Excellent." Prince Orm said.
Mount Justice: August 27, 18:32EDT
Superboy sat on the couch, watching the no signal channel.
"Would you like me to turn that on?" Megan asked.
"No."
She frowned, but then smiled. "Well, would you like to help me make dinner?"
Superboy got up. "No." He went to the kitchen anyway.
Megan started going down a long list of ingredients and floated them over to Superboy As she searched through the fridge. She wasn't watching as she got the stuff and stopped when she heard something clatter. She looked behind her and saw Superboy covered in milk, eggs, tomatoes, and flour, with a bowl on his head.
"Oops." She said and used her powers to grab a rag. She walked forward, and knocked the bowl off his head.
"Oh, I'm so sorry! I should've paid more attention! It was too much at once! Too much at once, hello Megan! That's so me..." She said, trailing off at the end, wiping Superboy's face. Their eyes locked.
Red Tornado walked into the room to see Megan chopping onions, and Superboy sitting on the couch, watching the no signal channel, covered in milk, eggs, tomatoes, and flour. He turned around and walked away wordlessly, not really knowing what to say to this situation.
Poseidonis, August 27, 18:54UTC-2
A drill came out of the ground, followed by a few minions.
"Stop, intruders!" Two guards yelled, swimming up. The minion shot the two guards and swam after the drill. One guard managed to get up, but was quickly stopped by none other than Black Manta.
"That was careless, Ovswat. Don't let it happen again." The villain threatened.
Ovswat nodded. "No sir."
Black Manta nodded. "All squads report." He commanded through the com.
"Beta Squad ready."
"Gama Squad ready."
"Delta Squad ready."
"Alpha Squad ready."
"Phase One complete. Initiate Phase Two." Black Manta ordered. All the squads placed a device somewhere near where they are.
"All squads report. Manta Stings in place and ready. Phase Two complete."
Gotham City: August 27, 20:04EDT
Dick and Danny both practiced their acrobatics in the mansion's gym. Danny was at a slower pace than Dick, being extremely careful about his back.
"Just Aqualad." Dick mumbled and back flipped, expecting to land gracefully on a beam, but falling down instead. He quickly recovered by back springing but ran into a wall.
Danny followed but he landed on the pole correctly.
"You ok, Dick?" He asked worriedly.
"Yeah, fine." Dick said harshly, making Danny flinch. Dick frowned. "Sorry."
Danny nodded. "It's fine but seriously? What's wrong?"
Dick looked up into Danny's waiting eyes, and sighed. "Don't you feel just a little bit of jealousy for Kaldur?"
Danny shook his head. "No. It never bothers you when Bruce and I talk alone."
Dick shuddered. "From what I have heard, I don't want to hear those conversations." Dick sat down on the padded pole and Danny followed suit.
"Yeah, you really don't." Danny said, chuckling. "Why does it bother you so much? When I first got here, you had no trouble letting me in. With others though, you get a little possessive."
Dick glared slightly. "When we first found you, I thought you were going to leave soon, so I let it slide but when Bruce announced you were staying, I was too happy that you were staying to really care!"
Danny smiled. "You wanted me to stay?"
Dick smiled. "Course, you're like a brother. Wait a minute, don't change the subject!"
Danny rubbed his neck nervously. "Oops?"
Dick rolled his eyes. "I don't like it when Bruce hides stuff from us."
Danny shrugged. "I can let it slide because I really needed to go to the infirmary."
Dick scoffed. "No kidding."
Batman, with his cowl off, watched Danny and Dick's discussion. He liked Danny trying to console Dick but he did not like Dick upset.
Danny and Dick both sat down on the bench and drank some water. The door opened and Alfred Pennyworth, their butler, cleared his throat. "Master Bruce wishes to see you."
Dick gave Danny a confused look and the halfa shrugged. They both got up and followed Alfred.
The butler led them to the basketball court, where Bruce threw a ball at Dick, who easily caught it.
"What's this?" The Boy Wonder asked.
"Training. Hand-eye coordination." Bruce said.
Dick smirked. "Two on one?"
Bruce smirked. "If you can handle it."
Danny backed away with a smirk of his own. "I think I'll sit this one out."
Dick quickly passed the ball. "Nope!"
The three engaged in a game of basketball, not noticing Alfred's warm smile.
Poseidonis, August 27, 19:23UTC-2
"A gigantic echinoderm, frozen, yet still alive. Of course, at this point, our data is quite limited but Dr. Voldko thinks the creature is very promising." Prince Orm told King Orin, Queen Mera, Kaldur, and Tula.
Kaldur leaned in to Tula. "I am considering rejoining you at the Conservatory."
Tula did not look too excited but Queen Mera heard. "You realize you left your studies a long time ago. Your sorcery skills have not yet up to pace. You would no longer be in Tula's class or Garth's."
Kaldur looked down sadly but this did not discourage him.
"Perhaps I will require a tutor." He said, looking to Tula who took a bite of her food, when he looked away again, Tula did not smile.
Central City: August 27, 20:05CDT
"Here, let me get that." Barry Allen A.K.A. Flash said, and started clearing the table with his speed. Wally quickly finished his plate and stood up. Barry quickly took it and to the kitchen.
"Thanks Uncle Barry." Wally said and followed his uncle.
"You're welcome, Kid." The older speedster replied.
"You're a lucky lady, Iris. Our Wally certainly isn't that fast, not when it comes to clearing thetable." Wally's mother said to Barry's wife.
"Mom!" Wally yelled.
Joan, Jay's wife, spoke up next. "Neither is my Jay, believe me."
Jay, the Flash before Barry, looked at her with a look that said 'really?'.
"I know, I know. You're a retired speedster and since it's your birthday we won't argue." Jay said, patting her husband's hand.
"Wally's fast when he wants to be." Barry said, coming out of the kitchen holding a cake. "We're suddenly out of ice cream."
And the only one who could ever scare the living crap out of Wally (you know, besides Batman) spoke up.
"Wally!" His mother screamed, catching him with a spoon in his mouth and an empty two quart carton in his hands.
"Uh… Happy birthday."
Poseidonis, August 27, 20:10UTC-2
King Orin and Queen Mera stood up with excitement in their eyes.
"We have an announcement. I am with child." Queen Mera said with a gigantic smile.
(Me: *drops popcorn* They had… sex.)
"Oh, that is wonderful!" Tula said, springing up and hugging her teacher. Kaldur swam forward and clamped a hand on King Orin's shoulder.
"Congratulations. An heir to the throne at last!" Aqualad said excitedly. Prince Orm stood up and Kaldur bowed his head.
"Apologies Prince Orm, I did not mean-"
"No fear Kaldur. No one can be more thrilled at this news than I!" Prince Orm said happily, holding his brother at arm's length.
"Thank you brother." King Orin said and turned to Tula and Kaldur. "Thanks to you all!"
And with no hesitation, King Orin and Queen Mera started making out. Prince Orm looked away with a teasing look and Kaldur looked at Tula.
It was ruined when King Orin's com went off.
"Superman to Aquaman. League emergency in Tokyo Bay. Rendez-vous at the Watchtower." The Man of Steel informed.
King Orin pressed his com. "Acknowledged. It seems I must take my leave." King Orin said and turned to Kaldur. "Swim with me."
The mentor and protégé swam towards the Zeta-Portal.
"Batman has made me aware of your… dilemma." The King said. Kaldur jerked in surprise and looked away in shame.
"I know from personal experience that it can be difficult to live there and love here." The older of the two said as they stopped in front of the Zeta-Portal.
"Recognized. Aquaman; 06."
King Orin, now Aquaman, turned to Kaldur and placed a hand on his shoulder. "I am confident that you will make the right choice."
Kaldur smiled and saluted. Aquaman nodded and swam into the portal. Kaldur turned away and swam back.
Black Manta's troops appeared behind some pillars, leaving the palace guards unaware.
"Omega Squad is in position. Initiate Phase Three."
Kaldur and Tula swam side-by-side through a garden.
"There is something I must- ha ha ha." The two said at the same time, coming to a stop. Tula went to say something first, but Kaldur spoke before she did.
"Please Tula, I have made a decision." He grabbed her hand. "To stay in Atlantis. With you. Because of you."
Tula turned away. "Kaldur, I'm sorry. We wanted to tell you sooner, but Garth and I… We are… Together."
Kaldur looked down in sadness, and right when you didn't expect it the town blew up! (A/N: I started laughing here and I have no clue why.) Kaldur and Tula were in utter shock. (A/N: And I am laughing at their faces.)
Palace guards started going around the city, trying to find people trapped in the rubble, and then rescue them. It was a big shocker when Black Manta's troops started firing laser guns and rocket launchers. Kaldur appeared with his water-bearers and Tula with her magic. They easily started defeating them.
"Alpha Squad, calling in for reinforcements!"
Troops appeared at the palace. Queen Mera and some guards went out to join them. Queen Mera made shields to protect herself and shot violet magic-made octopus tentacles at them. They easily started taking the troops out.
Prince Orm appeared, shooting at the troops that were shooting at Queen Mera and him. The queen raised a violet shield that looked like a manta ray.
Tula gathered a blue electrified ball in her hands and threw it at the guards trying to break Queen Mera's shield. Tula and Kaldur attacked the troops.
"This attack was precision planned. The initial explosions were lured in for ambush." Kaldur explained as he fought. Tula destroyed a column knocking more troops out. She flew by Queen Mera, who used her manta ray shield as a knockout. Kaldur took out a few by using combat and throwing a giant boulder on top of a few. They were quickly sucked in by a vortex and were spilled out the other side and into other guards by Tula.
"Tula!" Garth screamed, swimming up, not noticing the troop behind him.
"Garth, look out!" Tula swam forward and moved in the way of the blast.
"No!" Garth screamed, and gently laid her down.
"Tula!" Kaldur screamed, swimming up troops started shooting but Mera moved in the way, octopus tentacles taking on the blasts.
Octopus tentacles appeared as tattoos on the Queen's arms, hands, and face and she started to take the troops out easily. She entwined two tentacles as a shield. More troops came, but they were no match.
"Surface communications are down. We cannot reach King Orin! Summon more troops to the palace." Prince Orm said.
"The palace was not the only target. I witnessed explosions in sectors 1,2,3, and 5." Garth said.
"Nothing in sector 4?" Kaldur asked and swam forward. "Explosions all over the city except for where the Science Center is located, where your giant sea star is stored."
"Then it is all a diversion." Prince Orm said, also swimming forward. "But with the king away, I must protect the Queen and the heir."
"I need no protection! Go!" Queen Mera said, speaking up.
"No Mera. If you suffered any injury, my brother would never forgive me." Prince Orm said.
"The Prince is right, My Queen. This battle is mine." Kaldur said, swimming forward.
"And mine."
Kaldur looked at Garth. "Your place is with Tula."
Kaldur's water bearers glowed, and he swam forward, knocking out guards on the way.
Gotham City: August 27, 22:06EDT
Artemis listened to the TV as she inspected her arrows. Her mother, Paula Crock, wheeled forward in a wheelchair and stuck something out for Artemis.
"This came in the mail for you!" She said excitedly.
"You opened it? Mom!" Artemis complained, taking the paper.
"Just read it!" Paula exclaimed, still very excited.
"I've been awarded a full Wayne Foundation Scholarship to the Gotham Academy? But I didn't apply." Artemis said, confused. Paula still had a smile.
"It's not that kind of scholarship! You qualify or you don't! Gotham Academy is very prestigious! You should be thrilled!" Paula explained.
Artemis crumbled up the paper, and threw it away. "Yeah, I'm not switching schools. All my friends are at Gotham North."
Paula picked up the paper and un-crumbled it, sadly. She grabbed the arrow Artemis had in her hand.
"You're going or you can give up your extra curricula's." Paula threatened. Artemis stood up with a smirk and grabbed her arrow.
"Mom, don't make threats you can't enforce." She said and tried to walk away but Paula grabbed her arm.
"Artemis, this is a chance to better your life!" She yelled and slammed her arm on the wheelchair arm. Artemis softened once she saw her mother's tears.
"A chance I never had…"
Artemis bent down, and put a hand on her mothers.
"Ok, mom. I'll go. I'll go for you." Artemis said. Paula looked up with a smile and hugged her daughter, who frowned.
Poseidonis, August 27, 22:23UTC-2
Guards at the Science Center tried to defend the sea star but it was useless, they were immobilized by the beams. Black Manta looked at the sea star passively.
"Objective secure. Manta Sub, Face Four." The Manta Sub said and flew above the Science Center. A hole opened in the bottom. A beam struck the skyscraper.
Kaldur, now Aqualad, opened the doors to the Science Center and grabbed his Water Bearers hearing someone behind him. Turned out, it was only Garth.
"You should be with Tula." Kaldur said harshly.
"The Queen watches over Tula and sent me after you." Garth explained. Aqualad swam into the Science Center, followed by Garth.
As the beam from the Manta Sub melted the glass, the troops put rope around the frozen sea star and readied it for transportation.
"Check the perimeter. As soon as the sub melts through the dome, we take our prize and go." Black Manta said. Troops swam off to follow Black Manta's orders.
Garth and Aqualad were swimming through the halls, when Aqualad fell back.
"You have a plan?" Garth asked and noticed Aqualad's absence. "Kaldur?"
Two troops appeared around the corner and spotted him. Before they could shoot, Aqualad jumped down and knocked them out with his water bearers, leaving Garth stunned.
"I too have my studies." Aqualad explained.
Black Manta gave something to a troop and spotted two others. The two went to the sea star and checked the clasps. Black Manta swam up behind them.
"Impressive, isn't it? Aqualad."
Aqualad, dressed as a troop, started shooting, along with Garth. Black Manta swam away and shot a red beam from his eyes. Black Manta shot again, missing, and hitting a wall.
Aqualad took off his helmet and pulled out his Water Bearers, deflecting all the blasts Black Manta sent. A water rope grabbed a troop's ankle and pulled him down, being used him as a shield from Black Manta. Aqualad turned to the villain.
"Such a waste! You really have no ambition beyond serving Aquaman! Aren't schools of others willing to die for their king? This fool, for example!" Black Manta said and Garth took off his helmet. Black Manta shot at Garth but Aqualad reacted quickly and pulled him out of the way with the water rope. Aqualad brought the two behind a pole and Aqualad pushed Garth against it.
"Garth! Get your head in the game!" Aqualad whispered harshly and swam out, water shield up. Garth did a few movements with his hands. "I summon the power of the tempest!"
A giant water vortex sucked a ton of troops in and shot them out like bad meat.
The Manta Sub finished melting the dome. A clasp replaced the laser and started to drop down towards the sea star.
Black Manta fought Aqualad and Garth, who fought with incredible skill. A rocket launcher appeared out of Black Manta's shoulder and shot at the two, encasing them in smoke. A troop aimed his gun but he was abruptly stopped.
"Forget them! Get the job done!" Black Manta shouted. Aqualad jumped out of the smoke and aimed for Black Manta but he jumped out of the way.
Black Manta shot at Aqualad but he put up a water-shield and lunged. The two exchanged and dodged blows. Garth stood behind a column, firing at troops. Aqualad noticed one troop secure the clasp to the sea star.
"Garth, the cable!" Aqualad shouted. Garth shot an electric blast, stopping the sea star from rising any further. Some of the ice broke, releasing the sea stars tentacle. Black Manta saw the tentacle move some and moved towards it.
Aqualad shot a water rope and pulled him back. He sent electricity down the rope but Black Manta struggled free, sending Aqualad into the wall.
"If I can't have it, no one can!" Black Manta shouted and shot a beam at the sea star (A/N: I was vaguely reminded of a show with a girl-obsessed boy). Garth swam forward and put up a shield around him and Aqualad, protecting them from the explosion.
When Garth released it, they saw the Manta Sub fly away.
Poseidonis, September 3, 21:08UTC-2
"Our city was heavily damaged and many Atlanteans were injured." Prince Orm told his brother.
"But it could have been far worse." King Orin said, placing a hand on Queen Mera's stomach and his unborn child. "I am grateful to you all."
"This contains all that survived." Prince Orm continued, holding up a case with a small sea star tentacle. "It is already regenerating. The creature requires further research but with the dome compromised and the Science Center in ruins, we cannot safely secure or study it here in Atlantis."
Prince Orm glanced at Kaldur. "Perhaps the surface-world can do better."
"I'm sure they will be eager to try. Kaldur." King Orin said. Kaldur stepped forward and saluted. "Call me Aqualad, My King."
King Orin smiled at him.
Kaldur stood with Tula and Garth by the Zeta-Portal.
"Kaldur, I-We-That is-" Tula tried to explain but Kaldur placed a hand on their shoulders. "I wish you both nothing but the best."
Kaldur and Tula hugged and the hero headed towards the Zeta-Portal.
Before he could leave though, he turned back to them. "Have you ever wondered what would've happened if I had stayed behind and you would become Aqualad?"
Garth looked at him smiling. "Never."
Kaldur smiled at him. "No. Neither have I."
"Recognized. Aqualad; B03."
Aqualad exited into the cave to see Batman doing work on the holographic computer.
"Made your decision?" Batman asked, not even looking at him.
"The decision in made."
Batman turned to him.
"I am here. 100%."
The others came walking up behind Batman. "Just in time for your next mission." The Dark Knight said. Aqualad nodded and Batman went on to explain a power surge in the Bialyan desert.
Kadzait: You had a lot of A/N's in the this chapter.
I feel entitled to speak my mind. Is that a problem?
Kadzait: Most of the time, no. But when you start pointing things out THAT SHOULD NOT BE POINTED OUT, that's when it becomes a problem.
I don't care. Your opinion means nothing to me.
Kadzait: Soooo~, in your opinion, my value is that of chopped liver?
Pretty much!
Kadzait: I hate you...
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KuriMaster13: Logic is good. Unless it's used against you. So, when that happens, either confuse them or tell them they smell funny because you don't have a witty comeback. And yes, magic themed episode! YIPPEE!
Andrea and Naturberd: I'm happy you enjoyed the chapters a ton and enjoyed the Totems! And the reason I named the Phoenix Raul was because it was simple. Simplicity can say a lot more than complicated namesand such. The name Raul also happens to mean 'Strong'. Simple explanation for a simple name. Yippee! That, and I can just see a Phoenix being named Raul.
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Suspiciousplayer: Yeah, I had a feeling someone would point that out sooner or later. And I totally get it (though to be fair, in my first A/N I did point out that this story was gonna be over exaggerated). But I tying it to the ghost powers didn't feel right and making him a meta would be just as bad as making him a Lord of Order (because I would have no idea how to explain it) and I just went with the one that ended up being a lot more interesting. His Lord of Order-ness is not the main focus of the story though, and, if I remember correctly, we don't see it again FULLY till, like, Ch.11. And the only real reason he could take on the JL would be because of his powers, not because they're strong, just because Danny can affect them but they can't really touch him without the proper equipment. Glad you're liking the story though! That makes me happy! Whoop whoop!
Azorawing: Please don't hate me for making him a Lord of Order! I just didn't know how else to incorporate the idea in without making it completely confusing and such! Yes, he's a lot more powerful now but he doesn't use the power all that much, anyways. I think... The plot is so huge, I can't even remember. He really only uses it against other magic users! And yes, questions are great for stories. That's why you guys are asking so many of them. *evil smile*
IWasNeverReal: I'm so glad you thought this was epic! YIPPEE! Yes! Yes he is kicking some serious butt! UH! And Natick isn't really in his head. It's more like, when Danny was born, Natick's soul combined with Danny's soul to make the Danny we have now! It's just when he's Phantom/Fenton the Fenton soul shows more and when he's in his kick-a** Lord of Order form, Natick shows more. (That probably made a lot more questions than answers...) And I KNOW!? Why can't he be real?! That would be so frikkin awesome! Wait, Jazz & Co are mentioned? I'm gonna have to re-read my own chapter! Smooth, Kodi, smooth... -.-' How'd your search for hole-less socks go?
Hitomi-tama: HAHAHA! Don't worry about it! And I try to make everything unpredictable! You know, it really does suit him, doesn't it? Actually, he should be Lord of Organized Chaos. Now, that... That would fit him. :D
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Lee: I'm happy you enjoyed! And no ones done a Lord of Order Danny yet so why not?