Refuge
Danny was not retired, technically he came when people needed him, he helped or protected them as the case may be. It just turned out that over the years they stopped needing him.
And that was fine, it meant humanity could take care of itself, it meant they were safe. That was what had to matter, no matter that deep down, the halfa was hurt by the information.
It was harder to accept change when you weren't part of it. Danny was immortal, eternal, and powerful, things that no longer fit the world. Not with all the heroes and wizards running around, not with Amity Park fading away, becoming nothing more than a part of his memories.
He fit in perfectly in the Realms, sure, but he knew that if he stayed there too long he'd stop feeling human, and that was dangerous.
So, no, Danny wasn't retired. But he lived in a simple house in Metropolis, though sometimes he got tired of Superman being able to hear literally everything and moved to his house in Fawcett. He used to switch between the two houses frequently, not that it was difficult since he had figured out how to make portals.
He had a few friends, like the orphan boy who lived at the train station and Conner, a teenager who sometimes just needed a house to stay in when he couldn't stand his father.
Neither Conner nor Billy minded his age, which was comforting, although they both got curious when he visited the other house. Danny didn't know how to explain that Eternity Rock and Superman made him nervous if he stayed too long (he didn't like feeling watched), so he just shrugged and told them he had two houses.
Neither of the kids understood but they accepted it. They both had a habit of calling him "Uncle", Danny thought it was odd, given that his appearance wasn't exactly...adult, but it seemed they were comfortable with that, and he left them alone.
Apparently his house (occupied or not) had become a haven for them. Danny always greeted them with a sandwich, or cookies, even though he felt like a grandmother doing so. He smiled for the first time in years, feeling happy to fit into someone's life.
That's why it was quite disconcerting to find the Justice League outside his door asking him to join them. Danny chuckled internally, because the current heroes actually believed they could force him into something, but he accompanied them anyway.
Superboy and Captain Marvel scowled at the League as soon as they entered the Watchtower, when they were told they were bringing in a "dangerous individual" they didn't expect to see their unofficial uncle.
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hehe funny meme
I made this a while ago, decided to redraw it cause it sucked >:D
(old below, super sketchy and not cleaned up >:[)
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I wonder how Grey's interactions with other githyanki looks like. I mean Orph may given them free pass, but hard to imagine all rebels would be accepting to squid.
I think they'd understand where the unfriendly rebel githyankis are coming from what with the historical reasoning behind their outward hostility.
Greygold would try to be as respectful and mature as possible while interacting with allied githyankis, and continue to befuddle everyone with their usual Greygold antics (which I can't for the life of me manifest any good examples for).
But Greygold wouldn't take it personally if the folks never come around to accepting a squid on their team. Truly, they'd genuinely be happy with whoever doesn't attack them on sight.
Greygold's got their Dream Piña Colada Friendship and that's all that matters. Don't need to make a Piña Colada Friendship with Everyone.
Really, if any githyanki so far as oversteps Greyg's boundaries, I think Lae'zel would be more upset than Greygold.
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So, I love the "OP!Ghost King Danny who terrifies the absolute shit out of the League" fics as much as the next guy, but I feel like people always make him a little too OP or make the Leagues reactions to him too over the top
So, what if Danny was just a little more powerful that Superman. Or maybe as strong as Darkseid.
And this time, the League isn't all to bothered by the God King of the Afterlife, sure he's powerful, but not absurdly powerful
Maybe, Danny is still insanely OP, but nobody really cares anyways
Like
Flash: Oh you're the king of the Afterlife? Can you get Black Flash to leave me alone please. He came at me while I was having my kids birthday party, and it really sucked. I mean, the battle lasted .01 milliseconds, but it was still annoying
Or
Wonderwoman: Oh, You are Royalty as well? Of the Afterlife you say? Well then, give Pandora my regards. Do you want to join me and Arthur's weekly Royalty Meetings? Just between us, they are more "gossiping about the other Leaguers" than actual diplomatic conversations
Or
Batman: I don't think the Ghost King owning all of Constantine's soul is a very big deal, he is a benevolent king, open to working with the League, not likely to abuse his power over John, and John could definitely be knocked down a peg.
Constantine: *betrayed png*
Or
Superman: It's nice to have met someone who can relate to me so well. We both had to navigate our powers young, and we both had support systems. Also thanks for the advise on reconciling with Conner, your experiences with Ellie really helped out it into perspective
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Damian: This is my business partner mittens.
Mittens: mrrp!
Damian: Not now, we need to introduce ourselves first.
Mittens: mrrap!
Damian: fine. Where do you stock your treats?
Pet store employee: ... Where are your parents?
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