#prob 30-32k when done

[house-elf-magic]

Working on a pre-slash Danny Phantom story that’s dash-centric. This WIP has been in progress (in bits and pieces) since like last year, but the end is finally in sight… 30k words later.

A snippet:

“No, just a little, uh, freaked out,” the guy said, climbing to his feet. “I’m just gonna head home. No more bars for me.” Phantom nodded.

“I think that’s for the best tonight.” The guy walked off in a daze towards the nearby residential area, and Phantom clearly prepared to fly off.

“H-Hey, wait!” Dash called, trying not to wince as he saw Phantom sighed.

“What do you want?” he asked a little rudely.

“I-I helped! Did you see that? I shot at him!” Dash said excitedly. Phantom looked at him incredulously.

“Are you kidding me? You almost took that kid’s head off!”

“But-But I--!” Phantom seemed to growl.

“Look man. Having the weapons to hurt the bad guy doesn’t make you a good person or some kind of hero. Alright? It’s not enough to just ‘shoot the bad guy.’ From what I’ve seen of you, you’re not the helpful type but a bully. Let it go. Go home and leave it to the professionals.” Dash felt his throat constrict in pain and embarrassment.

“I…” But no words would come. Phantom shook his head and flew off. For the second time in three days, Dash felt awful, especially since he realized that Phantom had a point. He hadn’t been doing it to help anyone… he’d only wanted to impress his hero.