Phantom Planet AU; A little Ultimate Enemy AU too.
Danny sat in the family room with Jazz, watching the news, while both tried to ignore their parents working down in the basement.
It was a live feed showing the entire World Leaders and/or ambassadors gathered discussing over about their nuclear weapons.
"...my people believe that the only chance we have in peace is by eliminating them.", one such Ambassador was suggesting.
"Nonsense.", retorts another forcefully, "Those weapons are our only defense against aggression."
"Is this your official position?", the first Ambassador asks with a raised brow.
"No, General Wells does not speak for our government.", a new man interjected, entering the stage as he approached the podium.
"But Senator Carter, only a fool would-!", General Wells tried to protest.
"General, I was an astronaut on Mars, I survived an experience which would probably change my life.", Senator Carter cut him off, "Looking at Earth from that distance I saw for the first time how small and fragile our planet is. Its fate is in our hands."
Danny and Jazz shared a look, before both winced at the loud screech that came from the basement. Both taking mental notes to visit the basement later that night when their parents are asleep before Danny goes out for patrol.
They both turned back to the television, bodies stiffer and more tense then earlier.
"Ladies and gentlemen that is a responsibility that we must. Not. Take. Lightly.", the Senator stressed, "Therefore, today, I propose a bold new solution towards peace. One that would use a force more powerful than any before. A force dedicated to the good of all mankind. A force known to all... as Superman."
The camera swiveled to show Superman entering the room with a serious expression on his face. The room exploded into quiet murmurs and whispers at the surprise the hero brought by his presence.
Superman made his way down the stairs and up to the podium where Senator Carter stood.
"What do you think is going to happen?", Danny asks curiously.
Jazz hummed in thought, "I think Senator Carter is trying to make Superman as Earth's official protector, therefore, leaving no need for any more weapons of any kind."
Danny nods with a small sigh, "Sounds about right to me."
Jazz gently shushed her younger brother as the two waited for the hero to speak.
"With all due respect Senator, we can't rely all of Earth's security on one man.", General Wells says pointedly.
"I understand your feelings General.", Superman states as he walks up to the podium, "When Senator Carter first approached me, I was reluctant to get involved, but after meeting with him and his advisors, I became convinced that I could make a difference. I have fought hard over the years to earn your trust, and I solemnly swear to all of you that I will continue to up heel the ideals of Truth and Justice. Not just for America, but for all the world."
The room broke out into thunderous applause.
The T.V. turned off, Danny sighed before tossing the remote aside, leaning back into the sofa.
"You're the genius out of the two of us, what do you think?", Danny asked his sister.
She smirked, "What are you talking about? You got a good brain up in that noggin of yours. Might I remind you the deep and extensive knowledge you have towards Astronomy and space? You just have been unable to stay at school for very long, or be able to study for your tests very well because of the you know what."
Danny gave her a stern look, his icy blue eyes hardening to that of an adult as he stared at her.
"I mean it Jazz.", he told her seriously.
Jazz sighed as she stared at her little brother, it's moments like this when she gazes into his hardened gaze. That's a gaze only an adult should have, not a sixteen-year-old teenager.
Danny shouldn't have to be scared to live under his own roof. Afraid of what their parents would do to him when they found out his secret. Afraid of what they would make him do if they don't.
Afraid of the Ghosts becoming too much for him, now that his friendship with Tucker and Sam is starting to become strained.
Afraid of becoming a lab rat to either of their parents or the GIW, or even both.
Afraid of ending up alone and broken.
Jazz just sighs, her break before she has to go back to Harvard is coming to an end that week. She just has to give her little brother as much support as possible while he's there and to keep in contact with him just as much while she is away.
No matter how much he doesn't want her to, Jazz knows that some days she is only thing that has kept him together and keeping him sane from the chaos that has become his life.
And those type of days are becoming scarily more frequent.
"Jazz?", Danny's voice cut her from her thoughts, drawing her back to reality.
She smiled reassuringly at Danny's worried gaze.
"Sorry little brother, I got lost in thought.", Jazz explained, "I think that it's a good idea on paper, but in reality, I'm not so sure it will work out so well, I mean, Superman is very powerful and strong, but he is just one man. He can't be everywhere."
Danny nodded, "Yeah..."
There was a pause, before Danny spoke up again.
"Don't freak out."
"That one statement is already freaking me out Danny.", Jazz replied, giving the younger a boy a stern, yet nervous, look.
Danny looked the other way as he awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck.
"As you know, I've started fighting criminals as well as ghost over the past couple of months, and this conference has got me thinking."
"I'm listening...", Jazz said warily, but still gave him her undivided attention.
"So, what if something were to happen, where I was needed and had to leave for a little while to help out. We both know huntress has become more than capable at keeping Amity Park safe from ghosts, and the police can handle criminals just fine without my help..."
"I'll tell mom and dad that you're visiting me or left for a surprise visit without telling them in fear that they would accidentally ruin your surprise in their excitement.", Jazz tells him quickly, immediately getting where he was trying to say and ask her.
Danny relaxed with a relieved smile.
"Thanks Jazz, you're the best."
She smiles back, giving him a nice long hug.
"You know it."
During the hug, Danny squeezed his eyes shut as his head ached and images flashed in his mind so fast that he could barely comprehend him.
He'd get them at least once every other week, but he couldn't help but let it set him on edge.
What in the world is happening?
….
News Broadcast:
"Good Evening, This is Snapper Car reporting.", said a male brunette news anchor, "It's been six months since Senator J. Allen Carter's Disarmament Plan has been ratified. While Superman has been working around the clock disarming war heads, public support of the Plan has swelled."
A crowd of people gathered in front of a building, cheering for the Plan as well as Superman.
"Superman rocks!", a man shouts.
Followed by loud cheers of agreement.
"Yet some remain skeptical."
The camera zooms in on a man in red and yellow, known as the hero Flash.
"Hey, the guy's heart is in the right place, but give me a break.", the hero comments, "I'm the fastest man alive…"
Flash disappeared in a blur in one direction, appearing behind the reporter, tapping his shoulder with a smirk, became a blur again before the reporter could turn around and appear back where he was standing in the beginning.
"…Even I can't be in five places at once."
"Few even believe there will be repercussions in the future."
A female reporter was holding out a microphone to a floating white haired glowing teen in a jumpsuit, explosions appearing around them, making the footage a little wobbly.
"You're asking me this now!?", the boy exclaimed, his voice echoed oddly in the video, "Are you sure you even want to ask me?"
"Yes sir, please answer the question, this was the only way we could find you.", the female reporter replied determinedly.
Another explosion sounded nearby, the footage shook drastically before settling on the teen and woman reporter again, surprisingly the reporter wasn't as shaken as you'd assume.
"Ugh!", the boy groaned, "Hold on a sec."
He turned and fired green light from his hands a couple times at something off screen, he ducked from an attack, reached for something at his side, and then the footage was blinded by a bright light, followed by the sound of one last explosion.
Once the light receded, the woman reporter was waiting patiently with the microphone out to the panting teen, who now held a futuristic looking thermos.
"Okay…", panted the teen before regaining his breath, "Just want you to know, no matter what I say, a lot of haters are just going to say I'm trying to lead the human race to destruction or something like that, so I'll just be blunt. I get why the Plan was decided, but I think my town more than proves that there are other threats than just human beings out there. Getting rid of our strongest weapons now leave us vulnerable to those who may threaten us in the future. Relying on one man, no matter how extra-ordinary, may bring more damage than the warheads ever would."
There were tire screeches close by and the boy whirled to something off screen with a panicked look. The camera managed to focus on a weird van speeding their way before focusing back on the glowing teen.
"I just stated an opinion no need to take it seriously, bye!", the boy said so fast, it was almost impossible to understand before he disappeared.
A man and woman in a blue and orange jump suit appeared on screen appeared to be shooting after the teen.
"Still, with more missiles being dismantled every day. Most of us will sleep better knowing Superman is watching us."
News Broadcast End. . . .
Author's Note:
Thank You for coming to read my story! I've been meaning to pot this on for a while now, but it took me forever to sign up for it. I just have a few things to say so please read this to the end. This is my story, obviously I don't own 'Danny Phantom' or the 'Justice League', they belong to their respective owners. But this is my story, I've posted this on quotev and Ao3 as well, but under different usernames, Nerd101 and NerdAlert101. I just want it to be known that those are still mine. All the websites decided to have a go at me and wouldn't let me have the same username for any of them. I do not want to be reported for plagiarism because people didn't read this and assumed I stole my own story. Again, my story, don't own the characters and shows. This is just for fun.
On another note, I would love it if you guys can review and comment on what you think, criticism or otherwise. I like to hear your thoughts, suggestions, theories, etc. Hope you enjoy the story! Be Your Best You! Bye!