Disclaimer: I do not own Danny Phantom or Steven Universe
Small note: this story actually takes place near the beginning of the Steven Universe series as for the exact time you'll just have to wait and see. I was originally going to wait until next week to update but as a thank you for all of the kind reviews I decided to post in now.
"What the hell?!" I yelled as I stared into the mirror before looking over to stare at Clockwork, "what is this thing?"
"That is a gem," Clockwork explained calmly, "in order to help you in your mission I used my powers to have a gem manifest itself in your damaged eye to save your eyesight."
Looking at him I realized that while I could indeed see through both eyes, looking through my right resulted in a slight green tint around the field of my vision. "What," I began as I gulped, getting used to the new addition as there wasn't much I could do about it now, "what can it do?"
"For now? Not much, however by learning to harness it's power you, young Daniel, can use it to do a great deal," Clockwork began as he showed the gems on one of his viewing screens as he started to introduce them, "Pearl can summon a hologram version of herself and store small objects in her gem, Garnet can summon and control currents of electricity, and Amethyst has the same abilities all gems have. Such as shapeshifting, summoning a weapon and regeneration as I mentioned earlier."
"Does this mean I can summon a weapon out of my eye?" I questioned in curiosity as I looked at the weapons each gem held in their hands.
"It is possible, though it may turn out to be a more defensive object such as the shield Steven is able to summon," Clockwork stated thoughtfully, "try it and find out. In the same way you summon your ghost form search throughout your being for a dormant power, grasp it with your mind, and harness it."
"Okay," I said a bit unsteadily as I stood up, taking a deep breath as I closed my eyes to focus better. Slowly I began to search throughout my being with my mind, pushing past my ghost core as I could feel my mind drawn to a pulsing power that was hidden deep within me. Carefully I began prodding at the new power, trying to grasp it as my nose scrunched up in concentration.
"Keep going, feel the power and picture yourself using it," Clockwork encouraged.
Heeding his words I began to imagine a weapon coming from the power and manifesting itself in the gem, waiting for me to reach inside and grasp it. Since I didn't know what weapon would manifest I simply thought of one forming. Trusting the power to give me a weapon I could use to protect those who needed it, a weapon to allow me to do better in being someone's guardian. My eyes snapped open as I could feel the power bubbling to the surface as my gem began to glow and I felt my my right hand reach up and plunge itself into my gem. My fingers curling around what felt like a hilt and in one swift motion I extracted the weapon from the gem. Looking it over I realized that it was a sword, the hilt a dark green as the blade shown an ecto green that seemed to give off a faint glow.
"Excellent," Clockwork spoke up, pulling me from my thoughts as I marveled the weapon, "the sword is a traditional weapon for a knight who were seen as protectors back in medieval times."
"Yeah slight problem with the sword," I said as I swung it experimentally to test the weight, "I don't exactly know how to use it."
"That's of no problem, if you recall in the ghost zone there is an area where time is primarily stuck in the medieval ages. After freeing the now ruling Queen of the realm from her tyrannical brother I'm sure she wouldn't mind having you train under one of her many knights," Clockwork spoke.
"You mean Dora?" I questioned, "that's cool and all but isn't this mission urgent? I can't really spend that much time learning how to properly use a sword."
"Ah, young Daniel you forget who it is you are talking to," Clockwork said, "as master of time I can ensure that even if it takes you years to master your weapon you will still be there to save Steven at exactly the right time."
"Oh right, sorry. It won't take years though, will it?" I questioned nervously before my sword disappeared from my hand and I felt fatigue wash over me, "what, what just happened?"
"No, but it should take a fair amount of time. And I wouldn't worry about your weapon, it will take a bit for you to get used to summoning it as it does cost energy. But with some training it will continue to become increasingly easier," Clockwork explained, "training I will help you with."
"That's good," I spoke with a small yawn.
"Why don't you get some rest?" Clockwork suggested, "it's been a long day and you've had a lot of new information thrust upon you. Get some more rest and we'll start training when you wake up."
"Sounds good," I agreed as my eyes drooped, allowing myself to fall back onto the bed. Passing out as soon as my head hit the pillow, letting sleep overtake me.
~~~~~~~~~~The Next Day~~~~~~~~
I flew threw the ghost zone, relishing in the feeling of flight as I sped towards Dora's Castle. After waking up Clockwork told me that he had explained the situation to Dora and that she was expecting me to arrive later in the day. As such I had time to do a bit of gem training with Clockwork before heading out as he taught me how to summon my weapon easier without wasting so much energy. Confident I could now keep my weapon manifested long enough to train with it Clockwork had sent me off to Dora's castle which was now coming into view.
Landing in front of the castle's door as I hesitantly approached the two knights who stood guard, a bit shocked as they simply opened the doors for me to pass through. Walking quickly I made my way inside the castle in search of Dora who was waiting for me in the entrance hall.
"Phantom!" She greeted me with a smile.
"Queen Dora," I spoke formally as I gave a small bow.
"Oh please none of that," Dora chided me, "you're a friend not a subject, and as such I would like you to treat me as your equal."
"Very well, if that is what you wish Qu- I mean Dora," I corrected myself.
"Good, now that that's settled if you will follow me your training in the ways of the sword shall begin," Dora spoke as she led me towards the training grounds where a number of knights were performing practice duels against each other, "any of my knights are more than capable in training you. As such I trust you to learn much in your time under their watchful eyes, I'll leave you to it dear Phantom."
"Thank you Dora," I spoke as the young Queen left the room and I glanced around the room, searching for a knight I could train under. My gaze drawn to one on the far side of the room and with my mind set I began to approach him.
"Queen Dora has informed me of you, however if you wish to learn under me you must first prove you're worth," the knight spoke as he unsheathed his sword, "and the only accurate way to do that is to duel."
"But I don't know how to use my sword, that's why I came to trai in the first place," I protested, my feet instinctively shifting into a battle stance.
"Doesn't matter, if you wish to learn the way of the sword you must possess the natural fighting instinct of a warrior," the knight explained, "show me such an instinct in a duel and I will teach you everything I know."
"Very well," I spoke as I understood there was no way out of it as I summoned my sword from my gem. Grasping the hilt with both hands I nodded my head to signal I was ready as I charged. The two blades sending off sparks as they collided in a clash of metal. I grunted as my blow was deflected, the knight smirking as he used his strength to push me back a few feet.
Not one to give up easily I quickly assessed my options as it was clear simply charging in headfirst wouldn't work. Gaining an idea I repeated my previous attempt up until I was close enough to strike, seeming to surprise him as I slid under his legs, springing up to get him from behind only for my blow to once again be deflected.
"Well done, however by taking too long to get back up enables your enemy to prepare a defensive move," he spoke, "now it's my turn." Smirking at me the knight began to attack, his blows striking fast and hard. Leaving me barely able to keep up as his blows didn't let up, my inexperience allowing him to quickly gain the upper hand as my sword was knocked from my grasp, dematerializing as I lost focus to the knight pointing his sword right at my neck.
"Good, you lasted longer than most," he complimented me as his sword went back into its sheath and he removed his helmet. Revealing a mop of brown hair and green eyes that were darker than most ghosts, his skin a pale color that was similar to Ember's.
"But I still lost," I pointed out.
"Doesn't matter, you held your ground for as long as you could and didn't give up. That shows me you have what it takes to be a knight," he spoke, "so i will train you if you so wish."
"I do," I stated firmly, "but first can I get your name?"
"Ulric, my name is Ulric," he spoke as he grabbed a training sword from a nearby weapon's rack and tossed it to me. Smirking as he held his own training sword, "now shall we begin?"
Okay so I ended it there for two reasons, one because I don't want to write a whole training scene after a fight scene and two because it seemed like a good place to end it. Anyways, so next chapter will have a timeskip of about a month as it will start with Danny going to Beach City where he will finally meet Steven! Well not at first but eventually, also thank you so much for all the kind reviews and I am still looking for a beta if anyone is interested. Please let me know what you think as suggestions are always appreciated. Let me know what you think of Ulric, he's not going to have a huge part in the story as he's only there to train Danny in swordfighting but I'm still curious as to what you think. Also, I'm actually thinking about giving Danny a special ability with his gem so if anyone has an idea for that let me know.
~ShadowDragon1553