Amethyst Ocean
Danny Fenton/Sam Manson
The halfa and the goth vegetarian who pushed him into the portal that changed his life dance around their obvious feelings for three seasons of fake-out make-outs before the finale makes it real. Sam is the only one who never wants Danny to be anything but himself, ghost half included. The fandom's 'Amethyst Ocean' tag keeps the 2000s flame burning.
What is Amethyst Ocean?
Amethyst Ocean is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Danny Fenton and Sam Manson from Danny Phantom. With over 2,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Amethyst Ocean
She was there when the portal turned on — the love interest who is also the origin story.
Most Popular Amethyst Ocean Fanfics
The highest-rated Amethyst Ocean stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Phantom Lantern?
Completeby Pandemi
Hal meets the strangest Red Lantern ever... and how exactly does he know Hal?
Two of a Kind
by aconglish
Danny Phantom saves Bruce Wayne from a ghost, this prompts Bruce Wayne to investigate Amity Park. Shenanigans ensue. Dick and Danny learn they're long lost twins.
Den Mother
by CabbitAndTheWeasel
The Young Justice crew is getting a new Den Mother this month. However, instead of seeing a senior hero they have worked with before, a new hero is coming to Happy Harbor to keep Mt. Justice from devolving into teenage chaos. His name is Danny Phantom and he's only seventeen years old.Robin is suspi
they say this place is haunted
Completeby LittleBlueArtist
Danny Fenton is in college. He's left Phantom behind, and Amity Park with it. He's onto a better life now. A college degree. A daily routine that doesn't involve ghosts and fighting. That is, until someone from his past comes roaring into his present, and he might've taken all the wrong parts of Ami
Uilnow: a DeAged Danny Fic
Completeby SweetFinch
After team phantom discovers a mutilated Vlad Masters deep in a GIW and free him, he transforms into a raging dragon. Danny defeats him, but it damages his core, de-aging him in the process. Danny finds himself stranded in another dimension in Gotham with little memory and 5 years old. And his ghost
King Phantom Rises
Completeby SugarPhantom
Team Phantom comes face to face with the realization that the Guys in White are in Gotham City armed to the teeth with Fenton Tech. Danny now must protect the recently revived Jason, deal with a broody and protective Bruce, and stop a very nosy Tim Drake from getting himself killed falling off build
Experience Is Everything
by DAsObiQuiet
Dire consequences come from ignoring Clockwork's warnings. Usually, 29-year-old Danny Fenton tries very hard to heed them, but if it comes down to listening or saving someone, well... he's never been a stranger to sacrifice. Of course, he didn't expect to end up 15 years in the past inside his teen-
Energy
Completeby beghostdocrimes (artistwriterdreamer)
Danny only blinked at Clockwork before he pinched his nose, sighed, and waved in his direction. “So lemme get this straight: you want us to go to another dimension, pose as students, make sure the greatest secret isn’t exposed to anyone, literally fight one of the biggest threats in that world of th
Blood Sons
Completeby Katlover98
Based on this Tumblr prompthttps://www.tumblr.com/moss-on-trees/712310451304857600/dp-x-dc-prompt-blood-sons-au?source=shareDamian is confident he is the only blood child of Bruce Wayne because Talia killed any potential child of Bruce's alongside their mother. Bruce finds out years later at a gala.
Folklore
Completeby brunettachoppa687
"While exploring his new home, a boy named Danny discovers a secret door in the basement, behind which lies an alternate world that is far better than his own, filled with amazing creatures. He rejoices in his discovery, until the master of this world and the creatures within try to keep him there f
A Dip and a Slip
Completeby Katlover98
Based on this Tumblr prompthttps://www.tumblr.com/craftybookworms/712637081045876736/a-dip-a-slip?source=shareThe Al Ghul's have a tradition of dipping their newborn children in the Lazarus Pits to ensure they come out strong.Damian comes out...his twin brother does not
Reality vs. Infinity
Completeby Phantoms_Echo
When the Snap happened, that was it. Danny's life was over. His friends and family were gone, his allies and enemies dust in the wind. It was like the CATs test all over again, but Clockwork had no reset button for this.He had something better.Dr. Strange had searched 14 million futures to find one
This is My Town
Completeby Dragonnfire
The school is held hostage by a group of hardened criminals. Too bad the Ghost King doesn't take too kindly to outsiders. Some events may be Triggering to some people.
Vacation in another world, what could go wrong?
Completeby PickleofwhichisFickle64
Danny is told by Clockwork he needs to take a vacation. Danny agrees and goes to another world for his vacation. Unfortunately for him, he gets wrapped up in the hijinks of that world. But hey, he's not complaining, it's better than paperwork in the Ghost Zone.
A King's Court
Completeby SugarPhantom
The Ghost King's Court is gathering. It's time to protect their King in his time of need. Jason plans on helping as only a halfa can. Team Phantom is coming to Gotham to stop the GIW. Now, all they need to do is figure out how to get Vlad to go back home...
Cinema Horrors
Completeby pandaluna
“I’m sure you can handle all of the ghost attacks I’ve been dealing with ever since that portal opened.” He grabbed a pencil and just glared at the page in front of him, his mind racing. “I wish they could just see things the way I see them… I’m sick of getting beat up and then having to also preten
You've Reached the Voicemail of Danny Fenton...
Completeby SugarPhantom
After the events of A King's Duty everyone seems to know Danny defended Bruce. This is the story his phone told right after the incident...
MDC is commissioned by the Ghost King
Completeby skhwriter
It is finally time for Danny's coronation! However, Danny is not ready, because (according to Jazz) this is a special occasion so he needs to take this seriously, and look the part. And apparently the hazmat suite is not "kingly" enough for his debut as the ruler of the Infinite Realms. Annoyed he d
Phantom Phuckery
by nanaarchy
100yarddash: how bad could it bebatwoman: oh no you jinxed it---Sorry I didn't read your text earlier. My phone was dead. Well, half-dead. It's a long story.Try and put all of Amity Park's Most Cursed Class in a groupchat. Just try. PLEASE try. See what happens.Only good, normal things, right? right
A King's Reign
Completeby SugarPhantom
Bruce has been taken by the GIW, who were working for Lex Luthor. Danny is now fighting not only as the ghost king, but stepping in as Batman until he can be rescued. Jason, ghost powers and all, is putting on the cape once more to save his dad. Do two halfas have the power to save two worlds from d
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What does Amethyst Ocean mean?
Amethyst Ocean is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Danny Fenton and Sam Manson. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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