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[shycorvid]

I've only stuck to the dpxdc tags for my crossover works because I did not want to deal with the people who take this silly little hobby that's supposed to make me happy way too seriously. That's how bad some of you look- I preemptively stopped myself from tagging on the main tags because I wanted to avoid this drama because ya'all are so predictable. Because even when you block the main crossover tag, you're still going to complain and seethe about little gray boxes that you have to scroll past informing you that this content is still there for people who want to see it. The burden this must have on your thumbs.

so I've heard about the most recent dpxdc tagging drama, and I made my opinions known three years ago because this is a tired issue within the community. I won't reiterate it all again because... honestly I'm just tired lol sorry I came out of class today to so much information, it's been a time to catch up with it all.

but if there's anything I want people to remember about my thoughts on the whole issue, it's this: I get it. I understand how annoying it can be. There are fandoms I follow here on Tumblr where I can't read 90% of their posts because it's all "x reader" or "self-insert" or "yandere" drabbles and prompt submissions. I have all those tags blocked, so I will just see filtered post after filtered post, and yeah. it's annoying as fuck.

but that's how tags work here on Tumblr. there will always be people who tag every character even mentioned in a post, hoping it'll get more reach. I've seen it in dp-only posts too. this is not a symptom of some "disease" because yes, I've seen some posts with some very unflattering language.

this is just how Tumblr works. this is how Tumblr has always worked. and maybe we're all just starting to realize that this isn't as sustainable as we thought it'd be. I know I've fallen out of love with the fandom community here on Tumblr. because I'm just not built for this space anymore.

and for the longest time, I thought maybe if I pushed back hard enough, the space would change. but it doesn't. it never does. it doesn't matter how many followers you have or how many notes on a post you receive. that's just how the community works now.

and I get that dp has built such a long history in this space. and it's frustrating to feel like you have to leave it to find some peace. but we've had so many concerns with Tumblr shutting down over the years that one day we might have to leave this space anyways!

and I have seen so many beloved creators leave the community, as is, because of attitudes like these. even now, I constantly debate with myself if it's worth it to stay. I've seen so many dp-only fans complain that the crossover is killing this fandom, but that exact attitude is exactly why I may never write a dp-only fic again.

I have so many WIPs that have nothing to do with the crossover, that will likely never see the light of day because of the hostility. so many of these posts take it so deeply personal, and lash out accordingly, that now I feel like I have to protect myself in response. why would I expose myself to that level of vitriol in a comment section when I can just... write for another fandom.

and I'm sure there are a lot of fans that feel that way. I've met so many lovely readers who fell in love with dp through dpxdc crossovers, and now they probably read more dp-only fics than I do!

every day I find another fic deleted or hidden in a collection because of hostility and hate across every fandom. once upon a time dp prided itself on being a welcoming space for people new to fandom community and creation. and nowadays, when I see someone say that in a post, I have to laugh. because I have not felt that welcoming space since the day someone told me to kill myself over a fanfic.

I know I've just said a lot for someone who has no solution, but quite frankly, there is no solution. nothing will ever make everyone happy. sometimes even you won't be happy, no matter what decision or compromise you make. that's where I am right now, I understand.

so please, if you have to. just leave. walk away! that's where I'm at. I've blocked every single tag I possibly can, and I'm still not happy. so I'll just have to find that happiness somewhere else.

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This may or may not become a story. Just thought of a single scene that made me smile and then decided to give an entire BACKSTORY to it to make it happen. That's usually how I write my little stories in the first place, so who knows?

Somehow, members of the Justice League get stuck in the Infinite Realms and now have to find a way back. Of course, Constantine's been through this before and so they get to track down the 'protector spirit,' Phantom. Except, with my twist on things, turns out Phantom is Nightwing's long lost brother.

When their birth parents died, that Owl cult tried kidnapping him and Danny escaped, running away until he somehow hit his head and got amnesia (it's a family thing). By sheer coincidence, the Fentons are also there and manage to intercept the Owls before they can take an unconscious Danny away. Being the Fentons, afterwards they shrug and decide that they now have a son.

As Danny recovers and adjusts to living with the Fentons without his memories, Dick is busy breaking out of foster homes and juvie, equally looking for his little brother and the man who killed his parents. Eventually Bruce takes him in and they look for Danny together. They never find him.

So imagine Nightwing's surprise when he sees Phantom. In this brainstorming plan, only he and Batman know Dick has a blood-related little brother, so only they recognize Phantom for who he is.

Imagine how horrified they are when Phantom and Constantine equally antagonize and flirt with each other the entire time they're looking for a natural portal home.

All of this is backstory, of course, to a single scene in which Nightwing gets Constantine alone, slams him up against a wall, and hisses, "Did you sleep with my little brother, John?!"

(also keep in mind this will have Dick in his mid-late twenties and Danny would only be a year or two younger. So this is just Dick catching up to over a decade and a half of not being able to be Danny's big brother lol)

(...yes, this is referencing that "Did you sleep with my dad?!" meme but I can't find it for some reason??)

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Yeah, my family finds stuff out about me accidentally all the time. Not due to them being inattentive or unwilling to be involved. I just hated (still do) attention. Parties centered around me made me anxious. Felt physically sick every time I had to present something during school. If I ever get married, I wouldn't even want a wedding.

these are KILLING me

[shycorvid]

Brucie can Crash Out sometimes

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Yeah, no. Abusing your power as a medical professional really isn't funny, not even in a fictional setting.

Damian becoming the Doctor of the family, treating the Bats when they're injured, and taking care of them... But doing so in the most evil unhinged ways possible.

Damian, injecting something into Bruce's arm: I'll give you an anesthetic but you are in no condition to fight, Father. You'll be on bed rest until I clear you.

Bruce, already standing up, no fucks given: Thanks, Damian. But I really need to catch these people, they are– They–

Bruce: *Begins to stumble in place* They– y-you–

Damian:

Bruce, falling to the ground: W-what did you–?

*Evil boss music starts playing in the background*

Damian, slowly approaching: Oh, sorry, did I said I would give you anesthetic? I meant to say a paralyzing agent.

Bruce:

Damian: Don't worry, Father, Black Bat will take care of the case...

Damian, carrying Bruce back to bed:And you, as I said, will be on bed rest until I clear you.

*Evil music intensifies*

*After training*

Damian: I made limonade.

Dick, reaching for a glass: Thanks, Dam—

Damian: Not that one. That one is Drake's.

Dick: Oh–

Damian, handing Dick a glass: This one is yours.

Dick: Oh.

Damian:

Dick:

Dick: Did you- Did you put something in Tim's?

Damian:

Dick:... Did you put something in mine?

Damian:

Dick:What did you p–

Damian: Drink it, Grayson. It's good for you.

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Danny coming across Conner Kent in the Wayne kitchen.

Danny- *narrows eyes, thinking oh crap he totally forgot which Wayne that was* Heeey. So. Which bat are you again?

Conner- *offended Superboy noises*

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I just thought of the funniest shit Danny is going to pull in Retired Hero but can't post it because spoilers. Just to let you guys know.

[shycorvid]

Chapters: 36/? Fandom: Danny Phantom, Batman - All Media Types Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Danny Fenton & Red Hood, Danny Fenton/Jason Todd, Batfamily Members & Danny Fenton, Danny Fenton & Ghost Ensemble, Danny Fenton & His Family, Danny Fenton & His Friends Characters: Danny Fenton, Red Hood, Jason Todd, Batfamily Members, Ghost Ensemble (Danny Phantom) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe: Danny Goes to College in Gotham, Humor, Attempt at Humor, Fluff, Action, Oblivious Danny Fenton, Background Canon Ghosts, Batfamily will show up, Dead On Main - Freeform, is the end goal, Slow Burn, Identity Porn, Misuse of Magical Ghost Artifacts, DC Stands for Disregard Canon, Most of the Batfamily Has Shown Up, I keep adding cats to this fic, cartoon violence, Mystery, Non-Consensual Body Modification, Danny Accidentally Becomes a Catboy, No Tucker that doesn't mean he's a furry now this is why he doesn't tell you anything Series: Part 1 of Girl, Help! My Potential Love Interest is a Former Crime Lord! Summary:

Danny Fenton did the whole hero thing, all right? He fought bad guys, saved the world a couple of times, became enemies with a secret government faction. And it was fun. Really, he had no regrets! But now it's time for him to buckle down and focus on getting that degree. It's a good thing Gotham University gave him a full ride. But things are just now starting to get more and more complicated...

It started as an accident that evolved into the Red Hood paying attention to Danny. And now ghosts are starting to lose objects that, if fallen into the wrong hands, can cause a lot of trouble for both Danny and the Ghost Zone. With the bats starting to take notice of him and the Zone's refusal to leave him alone, can he truly lead a normal life? And, more importantly, does he really want to?

[shycorvid]

If you hear screaming in the woods late at night, it's common advice on the folklore side of things to say no you didn't. Which, yeah, it's good advice on both the realistic and spooky side of things- there are a lot of animals that can make a sound like a human screaming, and if cryptids are a thing you don't want to fuck with that either. But call the cops anyway. Someone might actually need help, and they don't need you stumbling around in the woods late at night getting into trouble yourself, okay? ACAB, guys. Let the cops get eaten by the local cryptid.

[shycorvid]

AU where Jazz dies and becomes a ghost but only Jason can see her for some reason. She haunts him until he agrees to look after her brother. Why? Well...

Jazz- Look, i have good reason to believe my death will be his villain origin story and he will destroy the world.

Jason- (sighs, immediately thinking of Tim) okay and? So would my brother and I ain't breaking a sweat over it.

Jazz- (proceeds to mildly inconvenience Jason until he gives in)

Let them be mildly antagonistic towards each other. The opposite of hardcover or whatever the ship name is.

[shycorvid]

That's still kind of angsty if you get down to it. Danny is half-ghost and while his parents accept him, they still hate half of what he is, and I'd think anybody would be insecure about that. Them going, "Oh, you're our son. It's different! You're one of the only good ones!" isn't all that reassuring to your kid.

... Kind of parallels real life, sadly.

and while im thinking abt it

i enjoy fenton family angst for the sake of dcxdp just as much as the next guy but what i REALLY prefer is danny’s parents finding out he’s a ghost and just being like “but like…it’s just danny” and helping him fight ghost crime and whatever.

i think they still wouldnt LIKE ghosts but like. thats their son. they raised him, they know him. why would they ever hurt their boy? ghost or not danny is a fenton

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Bernard- Damian, I need your help. Damian- *looking him up and down, unimpressed* ...Did you join another cult? Bernard- Nooo... Damian- Dowd! Bernard- *begging* Don't tell Tim!

[shycorvid]

Been writing between bouts of anxiety and depression, but it's going real slow folks. Kind of hard to concentrate when your country is becoming a fascist dictatorship and you're low-key terrified that one day it's going to actually be illegal to write the stories you want to write. Oh, and if things continue going the way they're going, the medication I need to take daily in order to... you know, live, might become unaffordable without medicare and the little I get from disability.

To the people that voted for this- fuck you. And to the people who decided that not voting was better than voting for the obvious lesser evil- fuck you too.

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Chilling in the Hundred Acre Wood.

You've been isekai'd into a fictional setting. Spin this wheel to find out which one.

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Instead of beating the shit out of Tim at the tower, Hood just kidnaps him. He regrets this almost immediately, because Tim immediately susses out what Jason's planning and abruptly starts arguing with him about it.

Robin- (sulking) I can't believe you want to beat up our dad. Hood- I’m not beating him up. Robin- Emotionally, you are. Thanks for that. I worked hard making that disaster of a man into a semi-functional human being after your death and now you’re just going to go and undo all of it. Hood- If Batman can’t handle a simple philosophical discussion, that ain’t my problem. Robin- (screeching) You want him to watch you kill the Joker and not do anything! Hood- I don’t see anything complicated about that.

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woe gray ghost doodles be upon ye