#Batverse

[slipstreamborne]

That said if anyone was into the Batman fandom circa 1998-2002 and remembers a drama/mystery/angst fic where Tim Drake as Robin found out that his dad was infertile and he was conceived via IVF using donor sperm, began to suspect that he was Bruce's biological son (at the same time wondering if he himself could be the father of Stephanie's baby), and later discovered that his bio-father was actually the JOKER, Bruce had known the entire goddamn time, AND Bruce had been the one to arrange for the sperm donor samples to be swapped in the first place in a fucked up "nature vs nurture" experiment...

Please please please PLEASE pass along any links or other details you recall because I am desperate to read it again.

Writer's pen name may have been Jack something? They had a very direct, Hemmingway-esque writing style that was all simple sentences, that blew baby me away. Didn't use quotation marks for dialogue, and included all these small but grimly practical details that really sold the Gothic realism of the story, like Stephanie wearing a dental bridge because she's had some teeth knocked out in a fight.

[theladydothtalktoomuch]

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Jason: FUCKING FOUR MONTHS— Duke, walking by : uhh what’s going on? Tim : uhhh well.. Jason: —THATS HOW LONG YOU ALL WATCHED ME WATER A FUCKING FAKE PLANT! Duke, looks at the fake plant : wait, didn’t you buy that? Tim : yeah— but I didn’t have the heart to tell him Jason : I PUT MY BLOOD, SWEATS, TEARS AND SOUL FOR THIS— AND FOR WHAT—

[ryemiffie]

Y'all know what's up! More incorrect quotes!

Dick as Robin: Look guys, I never promised to be nice, I mean I'll be cordial but if you piss me off? It is not my fault if your dog mysteriously goes missing the next week.

D!Robin: It is the fault of The Shadow Man, and if The Shadow Man and I just happen to have tea on weekends? That is also not my fault.

Riddler: The fuck you mean the shadow man??

Harley Quinn: How'd you meet The Shadow Man?

Cat woman: Is he single again?

Riddler: Who the fuck is the shadow man?!

Joker: Oh my gosh, he doesn't know who The Shadow Man is.

Harley Quinn: Embarrassiiing~!

[gothamite-rambler]

Lian screamed happily with her arms spread out wide as she raced toward her grandfather and hugged him tightly.

Lian (staring up at Green Arrow): I love you grandpa!

Lian closed her eyes, keeping her happy smile. Green Arrow covered his mouth, basking in the fuzzy feeling of grandfather adoration.

Green Arrow: I love you too, Li-Li.

Lian: Did you miss me? Did grammy miss me?

Green Arrow: We both missed that sweet face. Hey, Batman, you jealous yet?

Batman (green with jealousy): No. Having grandkids isn't that important!

Batman smacked Nightwing and Red Robin on their arms, making the men wince.

Batman: You two could have kids at this point! You're not getting any younger.

Red Robin (rubbing his arm): I'm working on it. Convincing Bernard to adopt or have an alien baby isn't easy.

Nightwing: And Star and I aren't ready for kids, we're still young and beautiful. Ask Jason to have some, he's grumpy like you.

Batman: Hm... Arsenal can you—

Arsenal (cutting him off): Regardless of my sexual orientation, I am not dating your son. I have discussed this with him. For so many reasons, mostly because he is my friend and not my type.

Batman (shocked): NOT YOUR TYPE?!

Red Robin and Nightwing laughed, walking off to avoid Batman's dad glare seeing as they agreed with Arsenal.

Green Arrow (carrying Lian as the little girl giggled): Yes, his standards are higher than that. I'm proud of you, son, and proud of Lian for being so cute.

Lian (happy): I'm cute!

Arsenal: And I got an 'atta boy'. This is a good day, I'm glad I brought Lian.

[mikeluciraphgabe]

Jason is such a fucking asshole nerd he would make his younger siblings sit in the theater room with him as he goes to YouTube and search up the epic musical animations in order

[emuartworks]

Now we can really spend some quality time together... Valentine.

[oceanview15]

Bruce, pointing a camera at Jason: There he is, our sweet boy.

6’3” Jason, holding a cigarette and a beer: What?

[kasper7489]

Did some more of Batman’s rogues gallery as carebears! I like how these came out much more than my previous go at it, I think it helps I leaned more into the classic Care Bears style

[vile-bat]

Do you every just wake up one day and decide you now have an abnormal obsession with Batman and are going to read & watch anything and everything related to the Batverse? Ya..

[toulousewayne]

Batfam and Batsis Headcannon: Ages 21-23

Damian:

The headache Y/n felt forming after finding out about Bruce and Talia having a son was painful.

“After all those talks he gave me about protection.” Dick scoffed.

Y/n looked at her new brother who looked like a feral kitten who was ready to claw and hiss at anyone who approached him.

“Tt, I don’t see how you are Father’s Daughter, your mother wasn’t even married to him. Meaning you hold no claim to Father’s company or his assets.” He spat. He was quite smug with himself.

“Listen pipsqueak—“ Tim started but Y/n motioned for him to stop. She turned her attention back to Damian.

“Look I don’t know what you were told but I promise you I don’t want to run his company, hell I’d rather not be heiress to the money either. Bruce is my Father not my atm or trust fund. And if that’s all the things you’ve been led to believe then you’re sadly mistaken.”

Damian lunged at her and quickly moved out of his grasp, she turned towards him and flipped him onto his stomach and pinned his arm back.

Dick and Tim stood there in awe.”I know you’re an assassin kid, but make no mistake I will break this little hands of yours if you try that again.” She left the room without another word and Damian grumbled as Tim chuckled smugly in the corner.

Damian avoided Y/n while she visited the Manor. They spoke a total of two times in the first few days. By day three Y/n figured he’d be more settled into his new home that she could formally introduce herself. She was wrong.

Damian took one look at tried to go in the other direction and she called him but he was too fast for her. She was in her room on a call with Stephanie and Cass who were gutted she wasn’t staying longer, Barbara could be heard in the background on a call with Dinah and Helena.

“You guys know you can visit anytime, besides my roommate when back home to Chicago. So, for the rest of the term I have a whole dorm to myself.” She giggled stuffing some sweaters Alfred had bought for her as he knew winter was approaching and she’d be up late in the library across the campus.

“Well you’ll be back in three weeks for Christmas Break, plus maybe this weekend we can have a day trip I heard Metropolis Mall is having a huge sale for Black Friday!” Stephanie squealed with excitement.

Cass nodded in agreement,she turned her head and looked closely at the screen before speaking.”Damian.”

Y/n world around to find the youngest Wayne in her doorway easedropping.

“I’ll talk to you guys tonight when you stop by before patrol.” They two waved and she hung up turning to the doorway.

“Come in Damian.” Reluctantly he entered her room with a blank expression.

“Wayne.”

“Wayne.” She replied in his same tone.

He looked down at the ground before speaking,”Grayson talked to me about my actions. I wanted to apologize for comments earlier to you.” He never met her gaze and she placed a hand on his shoulder.

“You’re not the first kid to come in here and feel outraged or confused about your new life Damian, and knowing Dad’s track record I can’t say you’ll be the last. But I accept your apology. Mind telling me what’s behind your back though?”

He handed her a small wooden bird, it was cured and whittled to his shape and it was beautiful sculptured. “Grayson always mentioned your fascination with birds.”

Y/n smiled an took the little bird figure,”thank you Damian it’s very thoughtful of you.”

“I would appreciate if this conversation never made it to Drake.”

“Whatever you say kiddo.” She chuckled. As time went on Damian was less abrasive towards the older woman. Usually when the girls would visit her Damian would tag along, of course he said he was forced to come but that was lie. Or when Dick or Bruce would FaceTime her and Damian would demand to talk to his sister but would instantly just ask her about her studies and when would she be returning home. It was kinda cute.

When she returned for Christmas she wasn’t surprised to see Damian tending to his animals but rather who was helping him. A new kid.

Duke:

Duke had heard a lot about his new sister from the other boys, from Cass even Alfred talk about her too.

She was able to get to know Duke when everyone was out running errands for Christmas and he was the only person at the Manor.

“Oh Hi Y/n, Alfred asked me to hang up the garland. Did you need something?”

“No Duke, just passing through, I’m surprised you picked the red and gold one, no one picks that one.”

“Really, I think it’s the most festive.” He chuckled and she entered the lounge and helped him. The two crackled jokes and finish decorating the lounge by the time Alfred and Bruce returned.

“I must say you two make excellent choices with decorations.” Alfred commented.

On Christmas Eve Duke wasn’t around lot of the family. When Y/n asked around no one had seen Duke since Breakfast. Y/n found him in the backyard sitting in the snow. She approached him with a cup of hot chocolate made by Jason.

She sat next to him in silence on noise was them sipping on the hot beverages and sounds of clatter and music from the manor.

For a while they just enjoyed each other company until Duke broke the silence. “Do you think their proud of me, with my decision of be Signal and applying to Gotham University?”

Y/n took a sip of her drink once more before replying,”I think your parents are very proud of you Duke, I believe they would not only want you to be surrounded by people who love you. But to also following your own heart, do what you feel is right for your life.”

He grinned to hisself before speaking again.”I guess so my Dad always wanted me to beat to my own drum. I just..I don’t wanna let anyone down, my parents, Alfred, Bruce..you.”

She turned to him,”Me?”

He nodded softly. “Everyone talks so highly of you, even Damian. I was scared that I’d let everyone down.”

“Duke Thomas Wayne! You could never let me down, I’m sister I’m not going to make you feel bad about your decision. Besides have you seen the rest of the family, just finishing High School is enough to make Alfred happy.” The two busted out laughing before the wind and the snow began to fall down.

“Come along little Brother it’s getting cold and so is the rest of my cocoa.”

On Christmas Morning everyone torn into their gifts and after that everyone opened their gifts Duke found Y/n in the library.

“Hey, thank you for yesterday, I just talked to Dick and he helped me finish my application for Gotham University and I may even have submitted one last night Metropolis University too.”

She chuckled,”Aww Duke that’s amazing I can’t want for them to come in the mail.”

Y/n helped Duke a lot with his last remaining High School affairs like signing up for the SATs, applying for other colleges one that were so close to home in case Duke wanted to try something new. She even helped him with his AP homework though she did secretly get Jason’s help with his English papers and Tim definitely didn’t glance over and make notes on his math homework to help him understand the concepts better.

When his letters did come in the mail he was accepted into Gotham, Central City, Bludhaven and even Star City top universities. But Duke was unsure of himself again and called Y/n who had returned to Metropolis to finish her last few weeks of her degree before graduating that spring.

“What did I say before Thomas, don’t sell yourself short. You earned those spots and if they aren’t where you wanna go you don’t have to. Follow your own drum remember.”

He grinned,”Thank Sis, I needed to hear that.”

“Anytime, now before i go will you please tell Dick and Dad that I will call them later, they keep calling and texting me.”

Duke doubled over laughing before telling her he’ll tell them.

Duke was the first one in the car the day before the family went to Y/n’s Graduation, him and his brothers fought over shot gun which was vetoed by Alfred who made them all sit in the back of the car.

By the time the got their the ceremony had begun and a small crowd burst through the auditorium and made their ways to their seats where Clark, Lois, Jon and Diana were already sitting.

“Late again?” Diana chuckled.

“Bathroom breaks.” Bruce replied.

Luckily Y/n was next and the group from her family was so loud that the crowd chuckled and some joined in too.

She was top of her class and even gave the speech for them.

After walking outside she was swept up to strong arms.”I’ve very proud of you.” Bruce said.

“Thanks Dad, but you’re crushing me.” Bruce reluctantly released her but she she immediately hugged by her brothers and sisters.

“You’ve made us so proud little Bat.” Dick practically sob.

“Grayson can you please stop with the dramatic.”

“Well what will you do know, are staying here or will you move back to Gotham?” Tim questioned.

She shrugged,”I dunno I will come home for a bit before I decide though.”

A choir of Yes from Damian, Duke, and Alfred didn’t go unnoticed.

“Well whatever you decide, we’ll be here for you.” Jason side hugged her.

Alder sobbed and received everyone attention,”it feels me with joy to know at least one of you finished college.”

“But Alfre—

“Silence Master don’t ruin my moment.” Bruce rolled his eyes as Clark and Lois chuckled and Diana shook her head before turning to the graduate.

“Well young one you’ve accomplished much today and I think you should be very proud of yourself.”

“I am thank you guys for coming.”

Tim scoffed,”B practically ran half off the inmates into their cells to not miss today.”

Everyone chuckled as Bruce looked aloof and starting walk towards the door,”I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

—-

I hope you enjoyed this miniseries. I will do more with different people in the DC Universe.

Specifically with the other teams next to either the JLU or the titans or all of them in some capacity.

My asks are open so please, leave me any Requests! ☺️

[camipoopedart]

The bat babes 🦇👊✨ on their way to beat some baddies

Piece from last year for @cosmiccowzine's ALIAS Batverse zine! This was challenging, drawing Babs' wheelchair was hard!

[theladydothtalktoomuch]

Dick: *standing on a balcony and sneezes* Cass *standing on the roof*: Bless you. Dick: God?!

[ryemiffie]

Dc incorrect quotes with quotes from my day:

Tim: Oh go suck a dick!

Kon el: Will it be yours?!

Tim: ??

Tim: No??

Kon el: Then I don't want it!

Tim: ??

[lanterns-and-daydreams]

Sleeping with Nightwing cause izzy pmo

[ascribesstory]

The Ache Of Betrayal (Part 1)

Hello! Welcome to my first fanfiction in well over a year! I'm really excited, but be warned, I've only recently gotten into the bat-verse recently and it's very hard to find the comics, so there may be some mistakes.

Trigger warnings: Bad family dynamics, false accusations, mention of injury.

words: 769 (They will be longer in the future I swear)

Part two

Jason Todd/Red Hood is the protag

I groan as I wake up on my ratty old couch that still had the faint odor of cigarettes from whomever owned it last.  I had found it one night on my way home from patrol when my safehouse had been mostly empty, and I’d still been sleeping on the floor.

My memory fails me for a moment until I sit up, a deep pain radiating from my side.

That’s right, I remember.  The night before I’d been patrolling and gotten jumped by some goons who thought taking down the Red Hood would improve their status.

Somehow, going after a guy who had beheaded eight crimelords seemed like a good idea to them.

Either way, it had ended with two very sorry criminals in the hospital and a bullet wound in my side.  Nothing lethal, but it hurts like hell.

Of course, passing out on my shitty couch without any first aid hasn’t helped any.

Or had it?  I’m surprised to find the bullet hole bandaged, and I’m guessing if I unwrapped my side I’d find the wound cleaned and stitched.

“You know, father said you didn’t have any self-preservation instincts as robin, but even I know better than to run around in the manner that you have.”

I groan.  “Hello demon brat.”  Looking over I see that Damian had settled down at the counter with a cup of tea he definitely didn’t get from my cupboards, in his civilian clothes.

“Father wants you at the manor.”  He says, shifting uncomfortably.

I scoff.  “Father wants a lot of things, you can tell him to shove it.  And do you just carry around a cup of tea now?  You know that’s pretty impractical right?”

At first I didn't even bother to look over at him, picking at the bandages and wondering how long until I could head back on patrol.

Until I realized that unlike normal, Damian hadn’t responded snarkily or slinked off.  That Damian was still sitting there and wouldn’t make eye contact with me.

“What happened?”

Damian flinches slightly, small fingers gripping the cup anxiously.  “Jason… Did you start killing again?”

I stiffen, studying him to see if this was his stupid attempt at a joke.  “Of course I haven’t, what the hell makes you think that?”

Damian meets my stare with a glare.  “The men who shot you last night turned up dead.  Father looked at the cameras, after you got shot and they slipped off something happened out of sight of any cameras. As for you… we couldn’t find you either.”

I laugh darkly.  “Oh, and of course that means I was behind it right?  It’s not like those guys could have pissed anyone else off by waving guns around in known gang territory.”

“Listen, it would just make all of the others feel better if you’d come back to the cave and help us find out who actually killed them-”

“You mean so Bruce can keep an eye on me, right?  Or maybe he’s finally decided to ship me off to Arkham, bored of babysitting the son he let die.”  I force myself to stand, grabbing my helmet.  “Well, you can tell him that I’m not interested in his feelings, and he should stay the hell out of my life.  I’m following the code, that’s all he needs to know.”

Damian scoffs and stands as well.  “Todd, this is very immature of you, father is just worried about your wellbeing.  The pit still affects you, doesn't it?  Is it possible you killed those men without knowing it?”

As if summoned, that familiar green starts to tint my vision and my feelings, but I take a deep breath and push it back down where I push all those nasty feelings I have no plan on confronting.  “I’ve had control of the pit rage for over a year now Damian.  And anyway, I’ve never killed anyone without knowing it.”

I head for the door.  “That’s just a lie the others tell themselves so they can look me in the eye.”

Damian starts to speak again but I head out, slamming the door behind me. I curse myself for not keeping an emergency bag for situations like these.  Finding a new safehouse was gonna suck, but if the bats thought I was going rouge I needed to lay low for a bit.

On the run again.

I can’t help the ache in my heart that I thought I had shed long ago.  After that hopeful little bird died in a warehouse, hoping for his father to save him up until the very last moment.

The ache of betrayal.

[oceanview15]

Bruce: *enters his own password* I'm in.