#dick and steph. and they both did gymnastics while doing so.

[obsidianstrawberrymilk]

AU where instead of Bruce looking at Steph and saying “oh poor kid with a criminal dad” and projecting Jason onto her he says “oh flippy angry child who would kick me in the kneecaps and screams that I’m not her dad” and projects Dick onto her.

[batfam-rewrites]

Damian: Cassandra!!! *runs around the mansion and into the second floor living room* Has anyone seen Cassandra?

Jason: Cass left a while ago to train.

Stephanie: You know, I think I saw Dick leave with her. You don’t think...?

Duke: Oh no, you don’t think they are training together, do you?

Stephanie: I think they might be!

Jason: Oh my god, poor Cass!

Damian: That is truly unfortunate!

Harper: Why is training with Dick so horrible?

Jason: Because Dick doesn’t train, normal.

Harper: How so?

Damian: Grayson trains exactly like a circus freak. So when he goes to train, it’s not just sparing and working out but he also fits in a number of his gymnastics events into his training.

Harper: Oh! Well...that can’t be too bad. I mean a lot of us do acrobatic stuff anyway so how much worse can it get.

Jason: That’s exactly what I said. I went in thinking, “Oh, gee wiz. I can’t wait to train with golden boy Dick!”

Stephanie: *laughs* You said gee wiz?

Jason: Shut up, this was before I died! Anyway, I go in and he had very simple skills set out for me. Should’ve been easy, right? I fell doing just about every skill that he had me do! And if doing all six events wasn’t already bad enough, he decided to through me on the trapeze as well! And after that we did an hour of conditioning and flexibility! I came back to the Batcave more sore and with more bruises than I had ever received out in the field at that point!

Damian: *snickers* Wow, how pathetic that must have been!

Jason: Oh, yeah, and how did your training session with Dick go?

Damian: Pfft.... I excelled at everything he had set out for me! I was a natural!

Everyone: *stares at Damian*

Damian: *crosses his arms* Fine! I fell a lot and I had to tap out after vault because Dick was scared I was going to “make my injury worse.” It was only a bit of leg pain!

Stephanie: Your couldn’t move your leg!!!

Damian: It was just a bone fracture, I could have kept going though!

Harper: Holy shit!

Duke: Personally I wouldn’t mind just training floor or high bar with him again, I would just try and skip the rest though.

Stephanie: Yeah, but you got off much easier than the rest of us! I remember Dick finding out I did gymnastics until I was 15 and he dragged me with him.

Tim: *walks in*

Stephanie: The training part wasn’t too bad but I’d much rather do Bruce’s conditioning than Dick’s!

Tim: Are we talking about training with Dick?

Stephanie: Yeah.

Tim: It’s not too bad!

Jason: Shut up, you don’t count because you’re a junior elite gymnast!

Duke: I don’t think either you or Steph count as both of you actually had a gymnastics background!

Stephanie: Hey, Dick’s training is on a whole different level!

Jason: Gymnastics in itself is a whole different level of training! I’d rather hear another lecture from Bruce than ever do that shit again!

Damian: Don’t lie to yourself, Todd! We all know that you secretly use the rings and tumble track when you think no one is watching!

Jason: Oh, like you don’t go in there training as well every once in a while!

Damian: I don’t!

Duke: You most definitely do!

Damian: Why would I want to, I’m the one who was injured!

Stephanie: Please, you said it was nothing!

Duke: I couldn’t walk for a whole day after mine!

Stephanie: You think that’s bad, I couldn’t walk for three days!

Jason: You still had previous experience!

Stephanie: I hadn’t done shit for a year though!

Harper: I haven’t trained with Dick yet, and I don’t want to!

Jason: I don’t want to do that shit again!

Cassandra: *walks in*

Everyone: *stops fighting*

Harper: Hey Cassie, how are you feeling?

Cassandra: I’m feeling pretty good, core is killing me though!

Stephanie: You poor thing! How did training with Dick go?

Cassandra: It was really fun! Dick was talking about how we finally have enough people to do a competition again!

Jason: You’re not bruised, super sore, anything?

Damian: No broken or fractured bones?

Cassandra: *examines and lifts her arms and legs* Nope!

Dick: *walks in super sore and grunting* Hey Tim, do you mind subbing in for me during patrol tonight?

Everyone: *looks at Dick in surprise*

Tim: Suuure!

Duke: Did Cass train you!

Dick: *moves to a chair* She said my conditioning was too light so we did hers. *sits down* Oh fuck! I’m not moving.

Cassandra: Damian, are you ready to play?

Damian: You’ve kept me waiting.

Damian and Cassandra: *walk out*

Jason: Hey, Dick! Out of curiosity, who had the worst training session with you?

Dick: Ummm...... Definitely Bruce!

Everyone: What?!

Dick: Yeah, he fell on top of the pommel, had a hard time moving on floor, kept running into the vault table. By the end of it Bruce took a shower and passed out for 15 hours. Pretty sure it’s the most he’s ever slept in his life.

Harper: Don’t ever invite me to train with you! I am terrified!

Dick: Cool! *gives a thumbs up and starts to zone out*

Duke: Wait, if you’re as acrobatic as Dick, then why don’t you do many flips and stuff out in the field then?

Tim: Are you kidding? I don’t want anyone to know my identity, especially when I was able to find out Dick’s identity by only watching his high bar routine back when I was in level 6!

Dick: *zones back in* I remember that! You called me stupid for that!

Tim: It is so obvious, just stop showing off!

[evilwickedme]

I'd love to hear more Bat social media thoughts if you have any

Oh I absolutely do

Civilian

Twitter:

Bruce, Dick, Cass, Tim, Steph, and Jason all have twitter. The first four have verified accounts (like proper verified, not the shit Musky introduced). Jason's twitter is just something like litlover666

Tim has an extra anonymous account to post absolute shit in and pick fights with. Steph picks fights on main and makes fun of Bruce constantly. Jason posts mostly book reviews with the occasional photo of whatever he's eating right now and recommendation for some mom and pop restaurant in the worst parts of Gotham. He has a cult following

Bruce's account is entirely PR. He doesn't even have the password. Not because he can't be trusted with it but because he doesn't give a fuck. Every once in a while his social media intern asks him for some photo or he texts them about a charity he wants to promote and that's the extent of his involvement

Dick is sporadic with his use. He tweets happy birthdays to everyone including members of the batfam who aren't on Twitter (see Damian) and responds to random @ s a lot

Cass mostly uses it to crosspost videos of herself dancing from Instagram and retweets Steph's shitposting

Instagram:

Duke, Cass, and Steph all have Instagram. Only Cass is verified, because Duke is too new to the batfam. It irritates him more than he'll admit

Again, Cass's insta is mainly photos and videos of her dancing. She also posts a lot of photos with her family tho, especially in embarrassing situations nobody knew she'd managed to capture on camera

Steph uses it mainly to lurk but her friends only stories are a LOT of fun

Duke posts his poetry on there sometimes, but mostly it's a casual Instagram with pictures of friends and family and selfies. He also posts pictures of Damian's pets every once in a while cause he thinks it's a shame Damian is too young to join the platform and post them himself (Damian is like 11 or 12 at most in my mind and Alfred actually enforces the no social media before you're 13 rule)

Tim deleted his finsta when he became Robin cause it was dedicated to Bat content and that was Embarrassing

Tumblr:

Only Steph and Tim have tumblrs. Jason would thrive on here, but he doesn't have time to figure out any other platform beside the one he's on. Neither Steph nor Tim told each other outright they have tumblrs, but they found each other and became mutuals anyway. Tim doesn't use the platform so much anymore, he was way more into it when he was like 13 or 14, but Steph keeps up with ALL the memes. Both accounts are anonymous but Tim has a HUGE following for telling random stories about his life that sound entirely made up except he always provides photographic evidence or some other kind of proof

Tiktok

WE PR made Bruce start a TikTok and he insisted it be a Wayne family TikTok because, again, he Did Not Want To Deal With It. Tim's supposed to be in charge of it but Dick is addicted. He has his own account too but he only ever posts on the Wayne family TikTok account, mostly to brag about his siblings' accomplishments

Cass, again, has a dance-focused account. She once posted herself dancing with Jason and everyone freaked out over who this giant dude is until he was legally brought back to life. Nobody in the batfam knows how she managed to get him to agree to participate but he was actually really good

Dick's personal account is not as active as the Wayne family account but he posts gymnastics there sometimes

Neither Alfred nor Kate are on social media for very different reasons. Babs is on every platform as a lurker, but on Twitter she interacts with Dick and Cass sometimes. Damian isn't allowed yet but once he turns 13 he becomes an absolute TERROR on twitter

Vigilante

Twitter:

The JLA, Titans, and Young Justice teams all have team accounts of various diplomatic quality. Diana runs the first for the most part, basically every member of the Titans team gets their chances with it at some point for theirs, and Cassie and Tim have learned their lesson about letting anybody except the two of them tweet from the YJ account

Nightwing's account is excessively popular. A lot of people thirst follow him but also sometimes he eviscerates someone horrible and it's extremely funny

Spoiler's account is also popular for being just as feral as her civilian main

It's a recurring joke among the superhero community that everyone is very lucky that Robin doesn't have an account

Signal's account is low-key

Oracle's account is vital, she provides a lot of early warnings for civilians when there are Arkham breakouts and the like. A lot of people have notifications turned on for her account

TikTok:

Just like the Wayne's account, the batfam has an account. It's mostly funny bits from cowl cam but Red Robin has posted a series of videos triggering Red Hood into talking about his various interests (literature, proper gun maintenance, the actual programs that would benefit crime alley) all of which go extremely viral

And that's everything I have right now!! If anybody wants fic recs for social media aus or wants to know my hcs for other heroes' social media just shoot me an ask 🥰

[dc-sideblog]

No Capes AU

Bruce: Dr. Bruce Wayne is a beloved Gotham philanthropist, majority shareholder of Wayne Enterprises, and the sharpest man you'll ever meet. Everything he does is to protect Gotham and honor his parents' legacy. He's had a long string of romances that always seemed like they were going somewhere but never made it to the altar

Dick: Dick Grayson was a circus acrobat whose parents were killed by the mob when he was ten. He was then taken in and adopted by Bruce Wayne. He was an angry kid for a while, became a cop when he grew up and tried to change the system from the inside before Blüdhaven chewed him up and spit him out. He quit the force after the ordeal with Blockbuster and now he's an Olympic athlete/children's gymnastics coach

Jason: same origin as in canon but they just called the police on Ma Gunn. Jason was a happy kid! He graduated with honors and got a degree in nonprofit management. He runs a universal basic income project in Crime Alley and a harm reduction drug center

Cass: instead of the whole child assassin thing, Cass was one of those feral children found living alone in the wilderness at age seventeen. She never meets a magic man who rewires her brain to understand language this time. Cass uses an AAC program on a tablet to communicate. After five years in Gotham, settling in and taking lessons, she successfully auditions for the Gotham City Ballet. She goes on to become the prima ballerina

Tim: Tim was always that kid kinda on the fringes of the Wayne family's circle but then both his parents were tragically killed on a cruise, so Bruce offered to take him in. He knows the kid, after all. Tim goes to summer camp every year and has a tight knit group of friends from it. He graduates school like a normal person while also taking online college classes at night so that he can have a double graduation ceremony, not like a normal person. Eighteen year old CEO of Wayne Enterprises (Drake Industries is now a subsidiary)

Steph: Cass and Tim's bestie! She had a part time gig as the pianist for Cass's first ballet class and that's how they all met. Inseparable now. Steph was working her way through med school. Doc Thompkins is training her to take over the clinic one day when she retires. She did singlehandedly put her father in prison for life by proving he committed his crimes

Duke: lost his parents in a random mugging that Bruce witnessed. He obviously had to take the poor kid in, how could he not? Duke is a good kid, aspiring writer, still in high school but thinking about joining Jason's nonprofit. He gets fav sibling rights

Damian: Damian grew up incredibly privileged and sheltered until he was ten, as the only son and heir apparent of Dr. Talia Head and her many businesses. Bruce was SHOCKED to learn his ex wife lied about losing the baby. Who could've predicted that she would do that given the everything that went down. Anyway Damian acts like a little prince and is prickly and superior at first, but he's got a big heart and he's mellowing out

[abyssal-ali]

Marinette "Valkyrie" Wayne

Masterlist Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 ao3 link (completed) Valkyrie’s suit

Pairing: Marijon

Rating: G

WC: 1.5k

Marinette drove her bike down to the Batcave. It was almost midnight, so the Bats were out patrolling.

It was Steph’s night off, and she had decided to keep Babs company while Babs ran the comms.

“I need a spar. Steph?” Marinette growled.

“Want to talk about it?” Steph asked cautiously, stepping into the ring.

“No. Let’s dance, Waffles.” Marinette flipped over the bar and squared off.

They sparred for twenty minutes, neither side gaining much upper hand.

Black Bat returned, saw the spar, and said, “Stop holding back. She can take it.”

Steph didn't look away from Marinette, dodging a flying kick. “I’m not!”

Marinette flipped over Steph’s shoulder and pinned her, making her tap out.

Cass took Steph’s place. “Why so angry?”

“I don’t want to talk,” snapped Marinette, squaring off again.

When the other Bats returned, Cass and Marinette were still sparring.

“Who taught you?” asked Dick, eyeing a very graceful layout executed by Marinette.

“Self-taught. Took various martial arts and gymnastics classes when I was younger.”

She landed a kick on Cass’s thigh. “I spar when I’m angry, and I don’t want to talk about it. None of you would get it, anyways.”

She ducked a punch and landed a light hit on Cass’s shoulder.

Dick jumped into the ring, curious.

Marinette deflected his first kick, then caught his ankle and yanked while jumping over a kick from Cass. A high scissor kick caught both their shoulders and sent them stumbling.

Jason entered when Marinette made the ‘come at me’ motion.

She ran straight at him, did a quick handstand on his shoulders, then wrapped her legs around him in a lock.

Damian and Bruce entered. Damian was easier to take down, as he preferred to fight with a katana. Bruce was fairly graceful for his large size, though Jason was still lighter on his feet for being so big.

She ran straight towards him as she did Jason, jumping again. Then she dropped between his legs and chopped at his knees, climbing to his shoulders from behind. The family clapped slowly and dramatically. Marinette bowed, huffing.

“Interesting. The bigger the challenge, the faster you took us down,” Bruce commented.

“I’ve had months of studying your styles and determining the quickest way to disarm you,” she shrugged.

“Feel better?” asked Steph.

“Somewhat.” Marinette wiped her face with a cool towel and chugged the water bottle Dick handed her.

“After Paris, I spend all my emotions on doing things–sparring when I’m angry, drawing when I’m happy, dancing when I’m sad…”

“What about Paris?”

“Oh, those four years when Hawkmoth emotionally terrorized us all?”

“That’s why I was in Paris those few months ago, trying to find evidence of Hawkmoth. Nothing came up, and no one talked about it,” said Bruce.

“Yeah, we don’t like talking about it, especially the akumas that eliminated most of us. Jason knows it’s unpleasant talking about your deaths, unless it’s for morbid humour."

“Was…the sparring about that?”

“Kind of. My friend, Adrien– his dad was Hawkmoth, so of course there had to be an investigation to see if he knew that. He didn’t– he was actually Chat Noir– but everyone still hates him because his dad is dead, so they can’t actively hate Gabriel. That’s what I’m mad about. Some classmates beat him up, and when he called me… well, I needed to beat something up.”

“Can we meet Adrien? Maybe we can help him with this investigation, and he can tell us about the situation.”

“I’ll talk to him. No promises,” she warned.

~~

“Chat Noir incoming,” Marinette said two nights later. A portal opened and Adrien Agreste stepped through.

“The Batcave is real?”

“Looking only, no touching,” reminded Marinette after she hugged him. He wandered around, observing all the tech and gadgetry, then the Bats emerged from the shadows.

Adrien yelped a little. “He’s real!”

She rolled her eyes and gently pushed him towards them. “Introduce yourself, Chaton.”

“Bonjour, I’m Adrien Agreste.”

“Batman. Marinette tells us you’re one of Paris’s heroes, the Cat?”

“Yes. I was Chat Noir from the beginning to the end of Hawkmoth, who turned out to be my father. I didn’t know until the very end.”

Cass nodded from behind his back, confirming his statement.

“So you’re not Chat Noir anymore?”

“No, I permanently retired, along with all the other temporary and permanent Team Miraculous members. Ladybug merged the Miraculous to stop my father.”

“What are the Miraculous?”

“Gems that were bound to tiny entities, called Kwami, which are the physical manifestation of a concept. Mine was the Miraculous of the Black Cat, a ring that housed Plagg, the Kwami of Destruction, Chaos and Bad Luck."

“How did merging the Miraculous stop Hawkmoth?”

“Ladybug dissolved the bindings of the kwami to the Miraculous, freeing the kwami and collecting their powers in one vessel. It was remote but all-encompassing, meaning it took Hawkmoth and Mayura’s powers away as well.”

“What was the vessel?”

Adrien shrugged. “She never said. The magic took a lot of Ladybug’s energy, and she was knocked out for two days after that. Then…otherstuffcameupandIneveraskedher.”

“How powerful are these Miraculous?”

“There are three layers of Miraculous in the Zodiac Miracle Box. The bottom layer housed the twelve kwami of the Chinese zodiac, the least powerful. The second layer held the Butterfly, Peacock, Turtle, Bee, and Fox Miraculous, and the top set was the Ladybug and Black Cat. What I know is that Plagg sank Atlantis, killed the dinosaurs, erupted Mount Vesuvius, and with Ladybug’s Kwami, started the Black Plague and created the Lazarus Pits, which can heal from the brink of death but cause temporary insanity and bloodlust…”

“We know what they do,” cut in Bruce, a little horrified at the destruction.

“But it’s not all bad,” Adrien hastened to reassure them. “Ladybug’s Kwami, of Creation, Order, and Good Luck, can neutralize the Lazarus Pits. She also created many different plants and flowers, worked with Joan of Arc and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons…”

“We know Hippolyta! Let’s call Diana!” one of the Bats interrupted.

“Wonder Woman?” Adrien’s eyes were big.

“Her mother is Hippolyta. Thank you for explaining this to us. Do you know how to contact Ladybug or know her identity?”

“No, she disappeared after Hawkmoth. Mari was close with her though, we’d both often stop by Mari’s balcony and chat. Do you know, Mari?”

“Ladybug told me she was retiring,” Marinette shook her head. “I’ll call her last number and see if she still uses it.”

Tim and Bruce started talking Adrien through the legal stuff while Marinette pulled out her phone and called her old, disconnected number.

“No response,” she said.

~~~

The JL wanted to know more about Paris and what happened, particularly Diana, Arthur, and Bruce. That much unknown power wasn’t good.

Flash, Hawkgirl, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Green Lantern #1 (John Stewart), Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, all the Bats, Raven, Zatanna, Dr. Fate, Constantine, and Adrien gathered in the Batcave.

Adrien re-explained the situation. All twenty-three of them sat in silence.

Eventually, it was decided that the magic members would cast a spell leading them – hopefully – to Ladybug and/or the vessel.

Marinette’s eyes widened, then returned to normal as she focused very hard on deflecting the spell.

Constantine looked up. “Well, mates, looks like she either doesn’t want to be found or she’s dead. Pretty powerful magic blocking us, though. Be careful what you do when you find her, Batsy. I’d stay on her good side.”

“You’re on no one’s good side,” said Red Hood.

“Exactly.”

Everyone exchanged glances.

~

“So, who’s the newest addition to your cauldron, Batman?” Wonder Woman asked, easing the mood.

“Delphi is her code name; she works with Oracle. She may join us in the field soon, under a different code name.”

“I wish to spar with her, if she is willing.”

“I’d love to!” Marinette rose and joined Diana in the ring. The other members stood around, watching.

“Weapons?”

“I prefer hand-to-hand,” Marinette confessed.

“Very well.”

They began, Marinette dancing around Diana’s blows, darting in and out, always switching up her style. Then she landed a blow on Diana’s hip, hitting her lasso.

Marinette fainted.

~

She woke up a few minutes later with many curious faces over her.

“I’m fine!” she waved away their concern. “I just forgot about lunch, with the JL meeting and then the heat and excitement of sparring…I’ll just have one of Agent A’s lovely sandwiches and be fine.”

No one was convinced, but her vitals were okay, so she was released for lunch.

~

Marinette collapsed onto her bed, holding her side in pain. Just under her rib was a tattoo, currently glowing brightly hot. She opened a portal to the Himalayas and screamed, starting an avalanche. Luckily, there were no people or settlements in its path.

After a few minutes, the glowing subsided and she portalled to her room, clutching her lower left ribs. Kismet hopped onto her bed, snuggling into her.

Note to self: do not touch Diana’s lasso of truth.

[flashflashhundredyarddash]

batkids and their relationships with their siblings headcanons. under read more because this got fucking LONGGG

dick

dick is the eldest so he doesnt want to bog down his younger siblings with his problems, but if he DOES, he tends to talk to jason about it

dick and cass start to really begin to bond when Cass shows up to dicks gymnastics class for 3rd-6th graders and then cass shows up all the sixth graders and they get frozen yogurt after lmao

dick and tim are Very much thick as thieves. tim is very much like bruce on the Emotional Suppression scale, so dick just really wants to make sure his little brother is safe and happy ALL the time

Duke and Damian are the only two really permanently at the manor anymore, so when dick drops by he tries to do something with both of them. duke frantically zoom calls dick every other week to help him with his his trig homework. dick shows up to dukes high school graduation with literally the BIGGEST SIGN

everyone insists damian is dicks favorite but he does actually genuinely love all his siblings equally, his relationship with damian is just Very different from the others because of the age gap and being dami's primary caretaker for a year. dick babies dami every chance he gets

jason

would sell Dick to satan for One corn chip

him and cass don't have the greatest start to their relationship because cass is very much Against Killing so it takes a while for jason to warm up to her and earn her trust. now, though, jason is competing with steph by showing cass all the classic American Teenager things she missed out on. steph is currently winning but jason is like 98% positive a crunch wrap from taco bell is going to push him over the edge

tim and jason are currently competing over who can solve the most cases in a month. tim is winning. that won't last long.

jason Loves to Big Brother duke its so embarrassing. duke will get out of school and go to his car and jason is SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT FRANTICALLY WAVING TO GET DUKES ATTENTION. JASON THAT IS MY CAR. signal has one (1) mission with arsenal and arsenal goes hey did you ask that girl to homecoming yet and duke is like I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU.

Damian is proof that Actually, Little Brothers are Pests. Jason fully believes that he was brought back from the dead PURELY to torment damian and he will fulfill this mission at any cost

cassandra

it actually really upset her when Dick didn't accept her at first. she knows her other siblings really adore dick so his lack of trust was really disheartening. it takes dick a while but once he Actually Accepts that cass is going to be a permanent part of their life and oh, wow, dick you really hurt her feelings he really hyperfocuses on bonding with cass for a couple of months which definitely improves their relationship

she really likes jason!! their relationship doesn't start well but because he's close with steph and tim who are cass's top two favorite people to exist ever, cass is like well i GUESS ill hang out with him more. jason is fun to talk to because he always tries his best to explain jokes and give context to what people are talking about (also tim took her to taco bell already but she didn't tell jason she just wanted to hang out)

cass LOVES tim. they just click okay. tim always seems to know when to give her space and when to push and come closer. Tim's "guest room" is just her room lets be real. tim and cass occasionally get mistaken for twins and Cass Loves it.

duke makes cass listen to metal once and cass loses. her. damn. mind. they bond over music a lot because they both Love Music to a degree the others in their family don't.

damian!! damian is her little brother!!! dami isn't As Hostile to cass at first because he is 100% aware cass has the edge in fighting and respects her. cass likes all of his instagram posts and they have a snapchat streak going

tim

tim Loves dick, dick was his first sibling!! he had Very strong hero worship when he first met dick but it mellowed out when tim got older because wow 17 is really not that cool and mature lol. tim has an open invitation to dick's apartment which he does occasionally take advantage of. tim has more than once scared the shit out of wally when wally comes over and wally is convinced they're being robbed (HA) for half a second. i mean. he's not wrong.

listen. tim understands that forgiving the guy who tried to kill you would be a Struggle for some people and it was! definitely! but also at least he can trust jason to, uh, be open about if he doesn't like tim. which is not an assurance he has with other people. so if the guy who tried to kill him tells him tim is cool now then like. maybe tim isn't that bad or annoying a person? also jason arrested a whole gang and won the cases competition but then it created a power vacuum that the whole batfam had to clean up the rest of the month. thanks, jason.

tim LOVES cass. you know how most of the time theres this empty feeling inside you and you just kind of ignore it because you don't know what will fix it or if you do, you know you can't fix it? cass makes that empty feeling feel a little less empty. they just click. tim always tries to travel with cass whenever she leaves gotham.

tim and duke. Tim is actually the sibling who duke goes to whenever he has questions he doesn't want to ask bruce or alfred about, like, life or vigilante-ing or school or college or whatever and Tim is always like yes!! i love Giving Advice and Solving Problems!! tim and duke and jason fill out their college applications together.

tim and damian. LMAO. ROUGH START THAT'S ALL ILL SAY. at some point alfred goes like fuck it. family therapy. and tim and dami are PISSED. tim and damian get along best when they have a common enemy to work against. their relationship gets much better when damian is older and they actually talk about their feelings like emotionally stunted bats. despite how bad their relationship was, tim will ALWAYS protect damian

duke

very much intimidated by dick at first. dick is so much older and has his own job and friends and life and is very much AN ADULT. dick likes to take duke out to do lots of cool stuff (paintball, lasertag, tech exhibitions, concerts, etc). also, dick PERSONALLY introduced duke to superman and is dating THE FLASH. 10/10 awesome big brother.

was intimidated by jason for 0.5 seconds before jason actually opened his mouth and started speaking. jason is literally. So Embarrassing. which is weird because nobody else really seems to feel that way about jason but duke knows he's 100% in the right here. like yeah jason is also An Adult and does Adult Stuff but he's also at the manor like every other weekend???? and he always complains about bruce but always seems to be in the same room bruce is in????? like okay jason. they bond over literature!! jason and duke and alfred will spend literal hours talking about books and duke loves it. duke is the only one who doesn't think jason is funny and jason gets so upset about it lmao.

cass has this one week where she gets really into photography and by virtue of being nearby (and also not nocturnal), duke becomes her victim subject. duke prints out all the pictures and hangs them up in his room (his favorite is one he took when he stole the camera and took a really bad selfie of them together).

tim is closest in age to duke so duke tends to hang around with him a lot. tim introduced duke to his young justice friends and duke is like yes!!! meta-friends!!!! tim really helps duke out with his powers because tim is always like wow i wonder if your powers would work if we did This? can you see farther than other people? is your visible spectrum of light different than other humans? Bruce does the same thing but bruce is boring about it lol.

damian and duke live in the same house and will be in the same room and just send each other social media posts back and forth. they follow each other on instagram and will, OCCASIONALLY, make tik toks together because they're tik tok fiends. each of his siblings have visited his parents once or twice but damian routinely comes with him.

damian

damian gets a special bullet point to say that it took him. forever to come around to the idea of having siblings. he very much believed that he was Bruce's Blood Son and everyone else were just tagalongs or allies. it took him ages to acknowledge that dick, jason, tim, and cass were his siblings, so when duke came and like a week later damian was like Ah, Yes, this is my brother Thomas everyone else was like dude wtf

listen. LISTEN. Obviously. Richard is very highly skilled. and also Father values him highly. and also Richard will listen to Damian complain about his schoolmates. and also Richard is much more patient with Damian than other members of his family. listen....,,, (all this to say damian kind of fucking adores dick lmaooooo this kid).

Todd is kind of unbearable but damian has been informed this is both a normal feeling when it comes to Todd and also big brothers. damian was an only child for ten years so yes, Father, if Todd attempts to tickle me I WILL break his fucking nose. yes i WILL put money in the swear jar but I want you to know i don't regret it. they always try to sneak up on each other but mostly fail.

DRAKE!!! but no lol once damian grows up and is like I Apologize for attempting to murder you it was wrong and you are just as much a son to Father as I am tim is like UGH i guess its cool since ur being so emotionally mature and all. also im 2 for 5 on siblings trying to murder me so im definitely going to win trauma bingo and damian is like i take it back you are insufferable. When Will My Older Siblings Stop Joking About Their Trauma.

CASS!!! listen. cass is cool. Cass Gets It. They have a special Bond. also damian really likes it whenever cass is home because 1) he gets to hang out and do something cool with cass and 2) he feels significantly safer with cass in the house because Nobody will be able to hurt any of their family if Cass is there. ALSO he tries to call her cain but everyone is like DONT DO THAT and he doesn't want to call her wayne bcus theyre ALL wayne (dick adds it on as a middle name but also Richard John Wayne West-Grayson is just. the lamest name ever so dick needs to reconsider it before his upcoming nuptials)((dick will not reconsider it except maybe whether grayson-west would work better)) and so he tries cassandra but cass is like :) call me cass and damian is like cassandra is more formal and respectful and cass is like :) and finally damian just has to give in.

Duke! him and duke actually live together so they get the Most Bonding Time and have a bunch of inside jokes as a result. (is it bad i wanted to laugh because inside jokes... joker... i'll see myself out). they're eating breakfast together (and also alfred sits with them IM NOT A MONSTER ALFIE'S LIKE 70 NOW OKAY) and duke laughs and bruce is like what are you laughing at, son? and duke is like oh damian just showed me this funny meme and then he shows the phone to bruce and bruce grabs it (both the boys groan) and after WAY TOO LONG is like "i don't get it" and so now duke and damian have to try and explain the comedic intricacy of bob's burgers

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Batboy Headcanons because I made this for me but you all can enjoy this too if want. (May contain mild NSFW)

Dick:

Has a weird relationship with unwanted gaze and the attention he receives because of his physique. He genuinely likes the attention but he draws the line when people start getting touchy. Just because he's shirtless working out doesn't mean he gave you consent to touch him.

Has good dieting skills but he's in his mid-late 20's and his metabolism has 0 signs of slowing down. He once ate a whole xl bag of M&M's in front of Steph and Babs and both said they wanted to murder him because he won't gain a pound.

Dick has ADHD and I'm sorry if you don't think otherwise. He has hyperactive type ADHD and while he's gotten better at controlling his symptoms he still stims stretching and flexing his arms and shaking his arms.

While not so much in Gotham, Dick is very politically active and volunteers at voter registration and working with organizations with the mission of police demilitarization in Blüdhaven.

Dick is a very sexually driven individual. However, I don't think it's entirely healthy. His ADHD also comes into play with this but Dick just needs to have a release at least twice a day or he'll feel physically sick.

I don't know if you all have seen male gymnasts. But Dick, like the rest of them, has FREAKSISHLY large biceps. Everyone talks about Dick has the best ass in the bat family and while Jason may be larger and stronger, Dick has the best physique.

Dick's apartment is littered with sticky notes in places such as the fridge/in front of his computer. If it's not written down and in a place where he can't ignore it, it's not going to get done.

I'm sorry I know everyone says his birthday is in March but I have to go to the older Nightwing comics and say his Birthday is December 1st. I want you to look me in the eyes and tell me this man doesn't give off Sagittarius energy. You can't. I respect you but you can't look at that and tell me that man isn't a Sagittarius or has super heavy Sag in his birth chart.

Dick's at home doing nothing but chilling? You best believe he's gonna be shirts off, tits out, and rocking some blue flannel PJ's.

Dick is currently the only member of the family asides from Barbara who is regularly attending therapy. And he actively encourages each of his brothers and sisters to go every time.

After his Agent 37 days. He sits down with Jason and talks about having to use a gun and how hard it was. And how having to kill people has affected him. When he had to kill the KGBeast (Agent 37 days he snapped his neck) I headcanon Dick just trauma v*mit*d. Jason hugged him and just consoled him.

It's canon that Dick has anger issues but to me, it's not explored or talked about enough and not a lot of people like to talk about it. Dick is very much the 'if I ignore it it'll go away' type when it comes to his anger and he can brush most insults or harassment off fine enough. But when he breaks, he makes Jason look like a saint. I'm talking slamming you into a wall and screaming in your face angry. He'll be profusely apologetic afterward but still.

Despite popular belief, I don't think he's that bad of a cook. He's just not very experimentative. He can follow a recipe and does look at some guides. But to me, Dick Grayson just is that guy who is like Chicken veggies and rice are a meal that I can cook 4-6 times a week.

Dick has a slight fear of dentists. He doesn't have bad teeth and has good dental health. He just doesn't like the idea of a drill going in his mouth and the few times Bruce has to take him to a dentist he had a panic attack every time.

Everyone lives for the fics where Jason beats the shit out of Tim and everyone is just like lol well Bruce and Dick just forgives him. No. When Dick found out it was Jason who beat Tim to the ground, Dick was literally seething and told Jason "Pick on someone your own size or else I'll make you wish you back in that f'ing coffin."

Dick's favorite foods (some based in Canon*): Milk Chocolate*, Cereal*, Asparagus, Bananas, Banana flavored candy, Hawaiian Pizza* (suffer its canon) Rum, thanksgiving Turkey.

Jason:

He may be the self-diagnosed black sheep (rightfully so) of the family, but Jason does genuinely love spending time with his siblings. Whether it be sharing memes with them on social media or just randomly showing up where they are and abducting them to go get ice cream/coffee/snacks.

He'd probably attempt to harm you if you told him this to his face. But he is the closest acting to Bruce out of all of the family. In terms of mannerisms and inherent warmth and kindness behind a dark façade.

Has two moods: either exceptionally, almost neat-freak levels of clean, or his life is completely falling apart and Jason can't tell you for sure what color his floors are because there's so much stuff scattered about.

Despite their initial hatred of each other, Jason truly feels closest to Tim and Tim is the only person asides from maybe Barbra who he can just talk to without feeling any judgment.

Jason only smokes when he's extremely nervous about an operation or a hit. For those who don't know criminal justice cigarettes are the fastest way to get genetic material on someone. That being said he does still like to smoke occasionally.

Me, plus a lot of people give him this sort of 'Lazarus Rage' as I like to call it. When he's in the heat of a mission or if he's getting upset/angry his vision will get blurred with green, and it feeds on his anger and just gets perpetually harder to contain until he releases it. Jason has gotten much better at controlling it. But as he will tell Tim or Babs, he's "seeing green" which means they need to be careful because Jason could kill.

Everyone says Dick is the mother hen. I see you, I accept you, but let me raise you. Jason came to realize that he died because of his rash decision to go after The Joker alone. If Jason finds any of his siblings out acting alone, or even at the very least without Oracle. Jason WILL forcefully interject himself and ask them what the fuck they think their doing.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Trying to get close to Jason is hard. He will degrade you can attempt to try to get you to hate him before he lets you in (that cheeky Tsun of him)

He genuinely cares for and supports all of his siblings but has been rough on them needlessly. But if Bruce is being the distant or absent parent he is, you better believe if any of the siblings drops him a text or a call, Jason will be there in a heartbeat.

He's the most physically powerful of the whole Bat Family. You don't understand because of his time in the League, his time with the All-Caste, and having abused Venom for a time, he can snap an arm bone like it's a carrot with little effort.

Everyone in the family likes dogs and goes out of their way to gush over a dog, but Jason takes it to a whole new level. And even when he's masked up dogs just gravitate to Jason.

Can and has grown a beard in a matter of a few days. He usually likes to be clean shaven but some days he likes to wear a beard just to throw everyone off.

One time him, Steph, Tim, and Duke all went to a restaurant (Red Robin lol) and the waitress got his order wrong and his burger had raw tomatoes on it, Jason took the tomatoes off and ate it while looking absolutely miserable. Tim: Jay why did you eat that you didn't have to you know you could have asked the server to fix your burger. Jason, almost in tears: "She works really hard and she tried and I'm a scary dude I don't want to make her upset.." Duke: "... Jason you literally shot at a cop for looking at you funny the other day. But you're afraid of upsetting a waitress?!? I mean ACAB but dude.. "

Jason's happiest big brother moment™ was taking Tim and Damian to the shooting range and watching them both get their first bullseye.

You can't tell me Jason Todd was into the Emo/Screamo/Warped-Tour Scene. His favorite bands/Albums in no particular order, That's the Spirit (Literally the whole album is Jason Themed and I'm gonna die on this hill) & Sempiternal by Bring me the Horizon, Digital Renegade & Everyone's Safe in the Treehouse by I See Stars, The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways by Crown the Empire,

Jason Todd's favorite foods: (Also some based in Canon*) Burgers, Chili Dogs*, Lager-style beers, Freshly baked bread*, Neopolitan ice cream, grilled corn, and Chinese Chicken noodle soup with Duck.

Tim:

This boy *slaps car roof* gives off so much asexual energy. I know New 52 exists but I just feel like Tim is the person who really, REALLY has to trust you and like you before he's sexually active with you.

HYPERFIXATES. You also can't tell me Tim isn't on the spectrum/or has ADHD.

Is the only member of the family who regularly checks up on Jason and talks to him every day via text message. The two are memelords together and love to play pranks on the other members.

While Dick may give the most frequent hugs and Jason gives the tightest, most secure hugs, Tim's hugs are always the warmest and make you just feel good.

Tim's birthday is July 19th. Meaning he's a Cancer. Let that sink in.. no, really let that information just soak. (Note I have nothing against Cancer women, cancer men however....)

All of the bat boys really struggle with talking about their feelings. Dick will manipulate you into changing the subject via twisting it to be about you, Jason will just cut you off or will ignore you, Damian will deflect everything and harass you until you stop, Tim however, Tim is very emotional and while he's very calculated about who he's emotional with, he's not afraid to break down and cry if he trusts you.

Everyone who says he's the level headed Robin haha how's it feel to be WRONG. Tim is at best the least functional college student and at worst a lemming. 'No Tim, coffee isn't a meal I'm going to make you some food or I'm going to stick you in a room with Damian for an hour.' Richard (Dick) John Grayson.

People overblow how addicted to caffeine Tim is. But it's true. Just overblown. You can talk to him before he's had his caffeine just don't expect him to be anything but curt and blunt.

Everyone says Jason would be the worst at texting but it's Tim. He's the master of leaving you on read. While Jason may do it on purpose, Tim is just really bad at texting people and while he always will read your messages he forgets to respond unless it's really funny or really pressing.

Everyone sees Tim as this bean pole super skinny boy Robin. Tim may not be stacked like Dick or a freaking tank like Jason, but Tim is NOT super skinny. He's just as muscular and likes to work out as anyone, but he just is super lean, so he looks a lot bigger and his muscles are more defined because of how thin his skin is. He has those almost disgusting spider veins on his arm. Kind of gross to look at, but he's the dream of any nurse. This means Tim is also the king of accidentally sending/posting thirst traps.

He really is the glue of the Bat Family. Everyone kidnaps Tim for 'Tim Time'.

Dick likes to spar with and in general just hang out with Tim. Tim tried to teach Dick how to skateboard and you'd think the boy who mastered the trapeze would know how to skateboard but you'd be wrong.

Babs and Tim always hang out and talk about computer stuff and Babs knows she can vent to Tim about anything and he won't say a word.

Tim and Steph were a thing for a while and even though they're just friends now, they still are very close and the two have a very deep bond, liking to shop with each other and watch movies,

Cass just loves to be around Tim because of how calming he is but also she knows she can spar with him AND Cass can also skateboard with Tim too.

Even though him and Damian are always fighting, the two still end up being together and have this unspoken bond. They work great together on a team but other than that they still hate each other.

And while everyone still is hesitant around Jason, and despite the fact that Jason literally beat Tim to within an inch of his life, AND would still trigger Tim and taunt him about it. The two have this odd closeness that rivals even him and Steph. Tim will always be the first to bat for Jason. Jason was Tim's Robin. And despite the fact Jason literally beat it into Tim's head to "never meet your heroes." Tim will always be there for Jason should he ask. The two are just close. And it's hard to describe. Bruce has caught Tim and Jason just platonically sleeping next to each other or just doing their own things shoulder to shoulder silently, just enjoying each other's company.

Tim and Duke also have a really positive relationship with one another and the two can stay up all night just talking about anything. Their minds just mesh well together. The two also love to team up and prank the other members of the Batman Family.

Tim's favorite ASMR/Stim? Watching those Tik Toks of people cleaning computers or cleaning phones. The sound of an air duster is like music to his ears and if any of the Bats need their technology cleaned it secretly makes Tim so happy to help them.

Wear his hair up or wear his hair down? It depends! While Tim likes his long hair he also has gotten plenty of compliments for his short hair and likes to style it to suit any occasion.

My one pet-peeve with Tim is that he probably is that person who lets his privilege show from time to time. While he was essentially raised to just sit down, shut up, and be a perfect trophy son to the Drake's. The Drake's were in the same tax bracket as Bruce and Tim definitely was a rich kid. He never means to come across as spoiled, but sometimes Jason will give him harsh looks if Tim just throws away food he doesn't like or says things like Chipotle is 'poor people food'

Tim Drake's favorite foods (you know by now*) Donuts*, Shallot and Artichoke Pizza with Canadian Bacon* (odd choice but it could work) Artichokes in general are his favorite vegetable, Strawberries, and Beef Pho.

Damian:

I headcanon that he has the worst teeth of all of the Bat Boys and he actually has to use lingual braces. (Hence why you can't see his braces)

Canonically is a very good artist and while him and Tim don't get along, Tim introduced Damian to digital art and gave him a photoshop pack and a nice tablet for his birthday one year and Damian loved it so much.

Damian is a capricorn and I will die on this hill. A January capricorn too.

Now you want a good chef? You've got Damian. Having converted to veganism Damian has had to get creative whenever he goes out to eat so he tends to like to eat more home cooked foods. Damian loves all matters of mushrooms, eggplant, and bell peppers.

Damian really struggles the most with his wanting to just be a normal kid. Despite the fact he will dismiss you for it, anytime he gets to spend at Gotham Academy with Jon and the rest of the kids he's naturally the happiest.

Damian LOVES to give gifts. He loves the look on people's faces when they are shocked when they actually get something from Damian.

Despite the fact that he's been traumatized from both his times with Ra's and Talia as well as with Bruce. He just wants Bruce and Talia to be together because he loves them both equally.

While he's the least flexible and least gymnastic of the Robins do let your guard down around him. He is the fastest runner and the guy is rivaled only by Jason in terms of lethality.

So someone (Jason Todd & Duke Thomas) introduced Damian to trap music and ever since anytime his phone gets stolen people will be shocked to find he's listening to some combination of Lil' Yachty, X, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz, and Kodak.

If any random person tries to hug Damian he'll immediately push them away, he'll bitch and moan about just about anyone hugging him other than Bruce & Dick.

Damian loves to go to the beach/the ocean. He just thinks it's so vast and he loves the brineness of the air. Also being half white, quarter middle-eastern and quarter Chinese (Yes everyone forgets Talia is half Chinese) Damian gets DARK. And although he's just okay as a swimmer he still likes bogeyboarding and eventually wants to learn how to surf.

I'm genuinely afraid once Puberty is done with this kid and everyone in the family is. He has Bruce Wayne AND Talia Al-Ghouls genes and those are two SEXY human beings. Damian's gonna grow a beard one day and people aren't going to know how to act.

Damian secretly plays Fortnight and not even Jon knows. He doesn't want to get shamed. He'd rather lose a match and ruin his streaks than deal with the shame of anyone in that family finding out he plays Fortnight.

Damian Wayne's favorite foods (canon*) Cereal*, Avocados, Grilled Tempeh, his mom's Tabbouleh, Mushroom Tacos, and Vegan Sushi rolls, and grape juice.

Duke Thomas

Duke is like, freakishly good with a piano, and he picked it up naturally!

Also everyone says Tim brews the best pot of coffee in the Bat Family, cue to everyone's surprise when Tim was sick one day and couldn't make a pot. Only to find the coffee was freaking amazing. Duke didn't take any credit at first until Alfred let it slip that Duke was the one who brewed the pot.

Duke being the only Meta of the family originally thought he was the double-token because he was a Meta and a black boy. Needless to say his fears were seriously unfounded the moment he got to know everyone.

Although he somewhat fears Jason and his temper initially, he and Jason have one of the closest relationships in the family. If Tim isn't around to bat for Jason, Duke will happily take his spot. The two work on each other's bikes and grew to share the same taste in music.

Duke uses his Photokenetic powers as a force for good and for shenanigans. Jason wants to play a prank on Dick and Damian while Dick is reading Damian a story? Duke will hide Jason in the shadows and will cover up his shadow. Alfred dropped something in the dark? You better believe Duke will find it in 3 seconds or less.

Duke makes it a point to visit his parents every weekend to talk to them. Although they are making some progress in their recoveries, it's still slow going. Eventually, he starts bringing members of the family to see his parents. It started with Cass, then Jason, and the rest followed suit.

Duke loves playing video games with Damian and even helps Damian beat some tougher levels when Damian is about to rage and destroy the console.

Duke is into Magic the Gathering and you cannot tell me otherwise. Duke also is the DM for the Bat Kids annual D&D games. I can and will make a D&D Batfam Headcanons if asked.

Loves Pho just as much as Cass and Tim and they all call it a date night every now and then where they can go to a hole in the wall pho place. It's really a secret between the three of them.

DUKE THOMAS IS THE BEST SWIMMER OF THE BAT BOYS AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL. HE JUST THRIVES IN THE WATER.

Finding out his birth father is a supervillain was really tough for him. He went into a shell for a little bit afterwards. Cass and Steph were there to help talk him out of his funk.

Duke Thomas's favorite foods (lol what canon DC hasn't acknowleged our boy in a while..) Chicken Pho, Thai Iced Tea, Papaya, Crab Cakes, Italian Hoagies, his mom's Lemon Poundcake, mint chocolate chip ice cream.

I hope y'all enjoyed! Up next (eventually) will be the Bat Girls!

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Whacky Gotham, Goofy New York, and Chaotic Paris.

(Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4) (Part 5) (Part 6) (Part 7)

Chapter 5: Then Let The Games Begin

•—–—–·†·–—–—•

Soooo, the Batfam is panicking, Gotham's confused as to why Iron Man is flying over Gotham like a madman, and Maria is with two of Gotham's Sirens (but only Ivy and Harley know this) having a wonderful time playing with Bud and Lou.

Let's start with the Sirens.

Harley is watching over Maria and Tikki as they sleep with Bud and Lou, Ivy walkes over to sit next to Harley, handing her a cup of tea.

"So, what's the diagnosis?" - Ivy

"She has some sort of trauma, has class issues... and handles more than she should, but still does everythin', on top of bein' a hero. She's been through some sh-t Pam." Yeah Harley may have found out Maria's a hero (if the tiny god and magic were anything to go by).

"Is she alone?" - Ivy

"No, thankfully, she has supportive parents, and friends that aren't little sh-ts. I think they're also heroes, she also has a lot, and I a mean A LOT of pent up emotions, she doesn't show anythin' negative, only positive things. She seems to shrink in on herself if she thinks she does somethin' wrong. Pam, we both know there's a limit to how much crap a person can take before they snap, and she's such a sweet kid. There has to be somethin' we can do to help her Ives." Ok she found out alot, but in Marias' defense, they have trustworthy souls, and they were the only other people (besides her friends) that she talked to about it, yes she had her Maman and Uncle to talk about hero stuff, but for the stuff her class does, she only ever vented (without being negative) to her friends.

"Her class is visiting the Botanical Gardens in three days, and it's a 2 part tour, so we can see just what's going on. If it's bad then we scare them a bit, if it's bad bad... they can handle a few slightly poisonous plants right?" - Ivy

"God I love the way ya think Ives, do ya think she can stay with us? I mean look at how cute she is with Bud and Lou... Oh my god, she's cuddlin' dem, and ya gave her a flower crown, how'd I miss that?! Where's the camera?"

Harley took a picture to remind her of this wonderful moment. As Ivy and Harley looked at the picture, they both promised to keep Maria safe, and maybe become sorta kinda-ish parents to her while she's in Gotham.

•—–·Now back to the Bat-Chaos Bat-Cave·–—•

Tim took over the chair and was now searching the possible locations with Jarvis, Damian was sitting on a different chair, trying to act cool, but he wouldn't stop looking over at Tim, to see his progress. Bruce was talking over the comms with Tony. Dick and Jason, weren't helping (they kept feeding each other worse and worse ideas of what could have happened to Maria). Then they heard Jarvis speak.

"I have found the most likely area Ms. Dupain-Cheng would be in. Her phone died about 56 blocks away from her hotel, if we don't count kidnapping, or murder, she would have thought about asking for directions, but may have decided not to considering the city she is in. So that leaves us with a possible 15-25 mile radius from her last known location. I think it best to divide into groups of two, have Oracle stay and update you if anything on security, and or traffic cameras happens. Bruce will be with Tony, Dick will go with Tim, and Jason will go with Damain to search within the area. Stephanie and Cassandra will search around a 5 mile radius near Wayne hotel." as Jarvis continued to explain the other details, the Batfam began to suit up, Batman met up with Iron Man, and they took the North area, Nightwing and Red Robin took the East area, while Red Hood and Robin searched the South. Steph and Cass were on foot in civilian clothes, searching the West area they were assigned.

They searched for the whole day, and came up with nothing. Until Oracle saw a video from a traffic cam around 9pm, 15 blocks away from where her phone died. She called it in and everyone went back to the cave. Once everyone was at the Bat-Computer, Oracle pressed play, the cameras didn't have sound, and it wasn't close enough to see if she was ok.

They watched as she went to an overgrown parking lot and sat down. She was looking down at the ground, and that's when they spotted two figures round the corner and spot her. They watched as the two figures approach Maria, and saw the startled reaction she had. They realized it was Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy that were talking to her, then they saw Maria collapse. They watched as Harley made sure she was ok, looking over to Ivy before looking back to Maria and picking her up. The last thing they saw, was Maria being carried away by two of Gothams' most dangerous rouges, but now they knew where to look next.

•—–· Back to Ivy and Harley ·–—•

Harley continued to take adorable pictures of the children.

"God, they're so f-ckin' cute!" - Harley for the 20th time

As Ivy continued to watch while caring for her plants, Catwoman walked in.

"Hey girls, got the stuff for movie night, so what are we- Holy mother of cats! He adopted another f-cking child didn't he! Where the hell does he keep finding them?! 7 was ment to be the god DAMN LIMIT!!!" - Catwoman

Maria jumped at the sudden shouting and may have accidentally summoned a yo-yo (one made useing creation magic and protection magic) before saying.

"Tikki where's the akuma?! How long was I out?! Forget it Tikki spot-" she then realized she wasn't in Paris, and seeing a new face, she also realized she just spilled her secret to another person within the same day... kinda

"Fffffffffffudge sunday that fell on the pavement!" - Maria shouted in baker profanities

"That's not how ya curse sweetheart. It should go more like-" Harley was cut off by a vine Ivy had summoned.

"Harley, cursing makes the plants sad, you know this." - Ivy said removing the vine

Harley just walked over to Maria and whipsered it in her ear.

"You're supposed to say it more like this, ' ..... .... ... .. ....... .. ... .....' ok?" - Harley ended with a big smile

"... I will never see this world in the same frickin' light ever again." - Maria

"ehh close enough." - Harley

"Can someone please tell me, WTH is going on here, on our special girls day off?!" - Catwoman

"She is a new member of the Sirens as of today, and as a member, she's unda our protection, so effective immediately." - Harley

"Cool." - Maria

"Harley." - Ivy

"Wut... first things first, if she is going to join, she needs to be very flexible, know how to fight, and be incredibly intelligent." - Catwoman

"She beat Ed's @ss with a gun pointed at her, and solved every riddle with ease, so I'm positive she'll be an amazin' addition to the team." - Harley

'God she sounds like a new mother now' "But we don't know how good her flexibility is." - Catwoman

"I know, hey Maria, ya wanna do some tricks with me, of course we need to stretch first, but do ya wanna give it a go?" - Harley

"Sure." - Maria

Ivy and Catwoman sat down on a couch a few feet away from where Maria and Harley stood in the empty part of the building. They started out with stretches, and to Catwoman's surprise (and Harley's delight) Maria copied Harleys streches perfectly.

"Ok, now that that's done, we'll start with some cartwheels, then move on to flips, then handsprings and so on." - Harley

Maria gave Harley a nod... and they were off... literally, Harley did a cartwheel into a handspring, and a few backflips, Maria executed it flawlessly. Harley did some more complicated gymnastics tricks, and Maria did it, Harley did triple backflips going into a cartwheel, into a summersault, and Maria did that perfectly as well. This went on until both Harley and Maria were slightly out of breath, both having massive smiles on their faces.

"Ives, please let her join, she's like a mini me." - Harley then hugged Maria and they somehow both tripled in cuteness as they both did puppy (or Puss In Boots style) eyes at Catwoman and Ivy.

"Sure Harley." - Ivy said walking over to give Harley a small kiss on the cheek.

"Okay... but she doesn't have a costume yet, and she still has to think of a name for herself." - Catwoman

"Is a mouse good, like a mouse themed costume, that or a Turtle themed one. What do you think Harley?" - Maria

"Mmmm, I like that with the mouse you can always toy with Cat, ya know, cat an' mouse stuff, turtle seems... weird even fawh Gotham, so personally I would pick mouse, just because of the cheesy jokes you could do." - Harley

"Very funny, ok then, give me a moment."  Maria then reached out her hand, her eyes then started to glow an icy blue, and a small portal opened in front of her, she reached in and pulled out a small pendant necklace. After she put it on a small mouce appeared and greated itself, Marias' eyes going back to normal after closing the portal.

"Hello I'm Mullo, nice to meet you all."

"Omg omg omg, It's soooo f-ckin' CUTE!" - Harley

"Best to assume all of them are extremely cute Harls." - Ivy

"What the Hell did I miss in the week I was gone?!" - Catwoman

"Ehh, not much, oh but Iron Man did fly aroun' Gotham a few times earlier this mornin' like a madman." - Harley

"Oh sh-t." - Maria

"Maria are ya ok? That was ya first official proper curse in my presence." Harley said looking over to the girl.

"He's gonna kill me." - Maria

"Wait, what do you mean Marigold?" - Ivy

"... He's my Uncle, and I never got to text him I was ok, since my phone died before I met you." - Maria

"Hey, I'm sure he'll understand, now what are we watchin'?" - Harley

"I think we have more important matters other than movies at the moment!" - Catwoman

"Ok, Me Myself and Irene it is." - Harley

"No! You basically kidnapped Iron Mans' NIECE!!!" - Catwoman

"Technically, she fainted and us bein' the good Gothamites we are, decided to take her with us, to make sure she was a-okay." - Harley

"I'm ganna need more than just a six pack of soda to get me through this... Just put the movie on already." - Catwoman

Catwoman sat at the far left end of the couch, next to her sat Ivy, then Maria, and then Harley, Bud and Lou by their feet. All of them sharing one big blanket (Becuase if Iron Man did show up, or any of the birds, then Maria was in a protective burrito and they may not see her right away) and they started the movie.

•—–·–—•

"Oh god, the poor cow." - Maria

.........

"Hahahaha, he stuck a whole f-ckin' chicken head in that guys @ss" - Harley

"The poor chicken." - Maria

"Maria you don't want to see this part." - Ivy then lightly covered her eyes for the ehem, chicken extraction.

.........

"Anyone up for another movie?" - Harley

"That depends." - Ivy

"Any suggestions Cat?" - Harley looked across to the other end of the couch to see Catwoman already sleeping.

"She took her cat-nap already? Seriously?" - Harley

"... What about Pirates of The Caribbean?" - Maria

"I'm good with that." - Ivy

And they started the next movie, Maria was happy, it felt like when her maman and papa would sleep with her when she made a pillow fort. It was a loving atmosphere, it felt safe, and nothing could ruin it. Marias' eyes became heavy, and she leaned her head on Harleys' shoulder, falling asleep after a few minutes.

Ivy paused the move looking over to see both Harley and Maria sleeping, soon Ivy also fell asleep in the comfortable silence.

…………………………

Around an hour later Maria woke up in a panic, she had a nightmare, and kept looking around frantically for someone with tears running down her face.

"What's the matter hun?" - Harley said looking around to see if someone had gotten in. When she looked back at Maria she saw that she was crying.

"What happened?" Harley asked in a kind voice that was filled with motherly love.

"I, just *hic* had a bad dream that's *hic* all, I'm fine." - Maira said trying to wipe the tears away.

"You're ok, I promise nothin's goin' to happen to ya as long as Ivy and I are here, ok hun?" - Harley hugged Maria, and she could feel the girl let out a few more sobs, and quick breathes.

"Thanks Maman." Maria didn't even realize what she had said, it just felt natural for her to say it.

"You're welcome hun." 'Omg I'm gonna cry, she called me maman!' Harley rubbed small circles over Marias' back, and began humming until she fell asleep, she continued to hug Maria until she also fell asleep.

•—–· Back to the Chaos Bat-Cave ·–—•

"What do you mean she's with two of Gotham City's Sirens?!" - Tony

"Tony, calm down, I'll call Selina, she can talk to them and get this all sorted out." - Bruce

"Your fiancee is a Gotham Siren too?! Why didn't you tell me?!" - Tony

"Why isn't she picking up? And unlike some people, this family doesn't like outing our secret identities... on live TV." - Bruce

"Oh well excuse me for not keeping my secret identity a SECRET!" - Tony

"I'll try calling her one more time." - Bruce

"Bruce, it's 3am. Who in their right mind ever stays up this late.... aside from this family." - Tim with a giant coffee mug in hand.

"... I'll just call her one more time." Bruce then connected it to the Bat-Computer so everyone could hear.

•—–· Back to the Sirens ·–—•

Catwoman's phone is ringing like crazy, waking everyone up, including a tired, annoyed, and confused Selina.

"Wth does he want at 3 in the morning?!" - Selina

"Just answer it so we can keep sleepin'." - Harley still hugging Maria

"I'm putting it on speaker, so you lot can testify against his @ss in court, for disturbing the peace."

•—–· Over to Batsy ·–—•

"Selina I need to ask-"

"WHAT THE F-CKING HELL DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND ABOUT A GOOD NIGHTS REST!" - Selina

"Oooooh, she sounds pissed Bruce." - Jason

"I'm sorry to call you at this hour, but we need to find a girl that looks just like every single one of my other kids." - Bruce

"Bruce... I thought we agreed that 7 kids was. the. f-cking. limit." - Selina

•—–· Back to the Sirens ·–—•

Selina looked over to Maria before muting the speaker.

"Do you want them to know you're here Kitten?" - Selina

"... I'm tired, I haven't had coffee, I have no filter, so f-ck it, act like you never saw me today, and let them drown in chaos. " - Maria

"I think I like filter less Maria." - Harley

"Okay." Selina shrugged her shoulders and then un-muted her phone, putting it back on speaker mode.

"Where was she last seen?" - Selina

"She was last seen with Harley and Poison Ivy, I want you to see if she's still with them." - Bruce

Selina looked over to Maria and Harley, both of them shook their heads with mischievous grins.

"I've been with them all day, and I haven't once seen a girl that looks like your kids. Now can I go back to sleep, and forget this ever happened?" - Selina

"WHERE IS MY NIECE!!!" - Tony

"Oh, hey Tony, didn't know you were there, don't know who, or where your niece is, but good luck trying to find her. Oh and Bruce, I'm shutting my phone off so you don't keep calling till the butt crack of dawn. And congrats it's now 4am. you owe me a lunch date, uh-ba-bye." Selina then hung up her phone and turned it off.

"That went pretty well if you ask me, now I'm going back to sleep." - Selina

•—–· Back to Batsy ·–—•

The room was silent for a few minutes before Jason spoke up.

"Does that mean that Pixiepop ran away and is even more lost now?!" - Jason

"Oh god, what do we do, what if she got hurt?!" - Dick

"What if she got kidnapped?!" - Jason

"What if she's with a big time Gotham Villain?!" - Dick

"... What if she got more coffee?" - Tim

"Oh Hell No" - Jason/Dick

"... Lets all go to sleep, and when we wake up, we'll head over to their base and double check. She could've just said that because I called her at 3am." - Bruce

"But my niece is still out there!" - Tony

"You're going to sleep Tony." - Pepper then dragged Tony to his room.

•—–· Back to Maria ·–—•

Selina went to a different part of the building, where Maria assumed the bedrooms were. Ivy had gone to the greenhouse to be with the plants, and now it was just her and Harley left on the couch, and she couldn't sleep.

"... Harley?" - Maria

"Yeah hun?" - Harley

"I can't sleep." - Maria

"Well, watcha wanna do till ya get tired?" Harley asked sitting up a little straighter to get a better look at Maria.

Maria gave a sly smile, and looked Harley in the eyes "Want to go free-running on the rooftops?"

"... Alright, but lets get some coffee, and a snack in us first." - Harley gave her a side hug, before getting up to go make the coffee, and grab some snacks.

After they had their coffee, they climbed to the roof of the base. Harley was in her outfit, bat in hand and ready to do some bonding.

"So, how does ya outfit work?" - Harley

"Like so, ready Mullo?" - Maria

"Yes Maria" - Mullo

"Ok, Mullo, Get Squeaky!" A bright light flashes, and when Harley could see again, Maria was in a dark gray suit, wearing black knee high boots, with a strip of pink at the knee, and black elbow length gloves with the same pink strip at her elbow. Her mask was a slightly lighter gray on the top part, and pink on the bottom. Her hair was pulled into two buns with pink ribbons that faded to gray, and to black at the very tip. Her jump rope around her waist forming a tail going just below the back of her knees.

"Just when I think ya can't get any more adorable. So what should I call ya?" - Harley

"You can call me Multimouse." - Maria

Soon they were racing and doing tricks off different roofs, they were really enjoying themselves. From one of the roofs they heard a commotion in one of the alleys, when they looked down they saw a man holding a woman at gunpoint.

"Not good, seems like he's got issues, probably lost his lover, most likely has additions to drugs and alcohol, and seems to be a little tipsy." - Harley

"I've got a plan." - Multimouse

…………

Multimouse droped a little way behind the guy, grabbing his attention while Harley got the lady to safety.

"You know there's a help center two blocks from here that would be more than willing to help you." - Multimouse

The crook just raised his gun to her trying to keep it steady as he spoke.

"Give me all your money little girl, or else I'll hurt you."

"1. That's not how you hold a gun. 2. That is no way to treat any girl. and 3. Instead of money, I'll give you my jump rope." - Multimouse

"Why the hell would I want your jump rope, that thing looks worthless." the crook lowered his guard enough as Multimouse pretended to hand over her jump rope, only to use it in a quick motion to dismarm the man, as Harley promptly knocked him out with one swing.

"Lets neva have ya at gunpoint again, okay hun? I'm afraid my heart can't take it." - Harley said while tying the crook to a lamppost.

"Sorry, but it was the best idea I could come up with at the moment, besides, any guy with a gun would feel like they have the upper hand if they're facing a random little girl with a jump rope, rather than Gothams' Harley Quinn with a bat." - Multimouse

"Sadly I'm just too popular with the kiddos on the street." - Harley

…………

They continued to stop a few more muggers on the way back to the base, and when they got back they peaked around the corner to see the whole Batfam plus Iron Man talking with Ivy and Selina.

"How much you want to bet we can get back out before they see us?" - Whispering Multimouse

"... Lets try hidin' in the kitchen." - Whispering Harley

As they tried to sneak by (still in their costumes) Selina just walks over and draggs them to the group.

"Here, now let me sleep!" - Selina

"Dang it Selina we wanted tah see just how long we could hide out in the kitchen!" - Harley

Selina did a double take now realizing they both went out.

"... You didn't." - Selina

"We wanted tah go free-runnin'! So what?" - Harley

"She could've gotten hurt Harls." - Ivy

"My suits magic, I am invulnerable to bullets, normal magic, swords, knifes, anything staby staby, and I can withstand any temperature in it." Multimouse said with a slight pout.

"Hold up, is she a magical girl?" - Red Hood in the background

When Selina let go both Harley and Multimouse went behind Ivy for protection.

"We can still make a run for it." - Harley whispered to Multimouse

"... Ok, I'll meet you on the roof." - Whispering Multimouse

Harley gave a nod as she slowly inched her wasy closer to the door that lead to the roof, as she saw Iron Man approach Multimouse.

"Please get out of your suit, we need to talk about why you're here-" - Iron Man

"Multitute!" - Multimouse

Harley then saw Multimouse shrink into dozens of tiny little versions of herself as her clones spread out in all directions, one of which was heading right for her.

"Wth, you never told us she could use magic!" - Red Robin

Harley picked her up, and slipped through the door without anyone noticing.

"That was great, but how do ya get back tuh normal size?" - Harley

"Simple, I just merge back with my clones." As she said this, all her clones came back, and she merged with herself, becoming normal sized again.

"Where to?" - Multimouse

………… So now The Batfam is trying to find many long gone Mini-Multimouses, and Harley seems to have disappeared with her. Harley and Multimouse are now running over the roofs, heading for Wayne Manor.

"So why are we going to Wayne Manor?" - Multimouse

"Because, Batsy will neva think of lookin' for us at his own home, at least not fawh a little while." - Harley

When they arrived at the Manor, Multimouse de-transformed as Harley knocked on the door.

"Ms. Quinn, Ms. Maria, pleasure to see you here, please come in." - Alfred

"Are any of the bat-birds here?" - Harley

"Ms. Barbara, Ms. Stephanie, and Ms. Cassandra are the only ones here at the moment." - Alfred

"Do ya think you can keep us bein' here a secret from Batsy?" - Harley

"Harley? What are you doing here with Maria?" - Barbara

"It seems that Ms. Harley and Ms. Maria are now playing hide and seek with the rest of the family." - Alfred

"Did someone say hide and seek?" - Steph

"Yes, so could we maybe try and keep this a secret from everyone else, please?" - Maria

"Sure, it was starting to get boring around here. We can all hide in the living room no one ever use. Barbara you show them the way, I'll get the food/drinks and boardgames." - Steph

"Is this alright with you Alfred?" Maria

"It's all right Ms. Maria, you can hide out in the old living room." - Alfred

"Thanks Alfie, ya the best." - Harley

"Thank you Alfred." - Maria

"Ok then, follow me." - Barbara

…………

In the old living room, Harley, Maria, Barbara, Steph, and Cass began to formulate a plan.

"Ok, so the best way for them to never find you is to have your phone off, stay away from any and all cameras, and show your face to no one." - Steph

"So, do you have anything in mind that you might want to do?" - Barbara

"Can we put them on a wild goose chase?" - Maria

Cass nodded to Marias' suggestion approvingly.

"I can hack a few traffic cams to help with that." - Barbara

"We can also throw in some useless hints, to throw dem even further off our scent." - Harley

"Good idea Harley." - Barbara

"Thanks, but how long do ya think we should make it last?" - Harley

"As long as Maria wants it to." - Barbara

"Then let the games begin." - Maria.

•—–—–·†·–—–—•

Chapter 5 complete. Hope everyone is stayin' safe, Rockin' those Positive Vibes, and havin' an absolutely wonderful day. BUG-OUT 🐞💮🐞

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[birdybat]

Do think that the batfam had to go through some flexibility training with Batman? Like obviously Dick didn’t need any because he’s an acrobat but imagine poor Jason trying to do the splits. Or Tim (depending on which continuity because in the New 52 he was a gymnast) having both Dick and Bruce hold him down.

Dick: He’s very flexible in his legs and back but was a bit stiff in his arms so Bruce had to stretch him out. He groaned the whole way through but didn’t cry. Dick didn’t struggle much but did complain to Bruce a lot after. I think out of all the Robins, he’s the most willing to show weakness with Batman because they’ve known each other for so long.

Jason: Stiff as a brick: 90 degree front split. Could barely do the bridge. Bruce tried to stretch him on his own but couldn’t because he thrashed around too much. He ended up calling Nightwing to help. Jason had no idea why both Dick and Bruce were staring at him while he was weight lifting. The poor thing didn’t know what was coming but when both of them approached him he knew something was up.

Jason: You want me to try that again?? That hurt like ****!

Bruce: I know but it needs to be done with you want to progress.

And that is how Jason got into being held down by Batman and Nightwing as they pushed him into the splits. Jason cried so much that day even if he won’t admit it (Alfred held the tissue box). Dick tried his best to comfort him as he pinned him down. After that, he taught him to use a foam roller to ease his muscles. A few weeks later, Jason would stop struggling and Bruce could help him on his own.

Tim: Handled it like a champ. No crying, no screaming just the odd grunt or groan and . Once though he accidentally punched Bruce while trying to get up. He usually just grits his teeth and gets it over with but he had terrible back flexibility so Dick came and held his hand like Tim was giving birth. That was the only thing that Tim cried at and he cried for hours even after they were done. No amount of ice baths could take away that pain.

Damian: He was flexible all around so there wasn’t much to do. Back in the league, he had to train since he was very little so he never really struggled with it. Bruce helps him out on assisted stretches and he just winces through them.

Steph: She got an extra cute tissue box after her first session because she knew if she was going to be in pain, she might as well have something pretty to hold. Tim does her flexibility training most of the time but Bruce or Barbara come and help as well. She cries so often now that she changes a tissue box cover every time she does a stretching session.

Barbara: Took ballet as a kid. Helps the boys out with stretches. Basically the yoga teacher of the family.

Cass: Same as Damian though she shows no pain at all so the others have to guess where her limit is.

Duke: Sings the get through the pain. Likes the belt out Michael Jackson and is able to hit really high notes when stretching. He likes using stretching elastics more than Bruce pushing his foot down.

[moonlitceleste]

New Year’s Day

Timari January Day 1 - New Years Day

@timari-month-event

Note: Happy New Year everyone!! This fic is loosely based off of New Year’s Day by Taylor Swift.

There's glitter on the floor after the party Girls carrying their shoes down in the lobby Candle wax and Polaroids on the hardwood floor You and me from the night before but

Don't read the last page But I stay when you're lost and I'm scared and you're turning away I want your midnights But I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day

“Mmph.” Marinette tried and failed to muffle her tired groan through the thick fabric of Tim’s coat.

It was 2:00 a.m. on New Year’s, and the designer was just about ready to go into hibernation.

Steph had prompted (read: bugged) Bruce into throwing a party, and he eventually complied. It was relatively small and nowhere near as extravagant as the annual Wayne Gala, but one could argue that was a good thing. There was no need to uphold a reputation or make conversation with stuffy rich people, after all. Judging by the rambunctious behavior that had occurred all night, the restricted guest list definitely seemed like a good thing.

Naturally, Marinette was invited—she was Tim’s girlfriend, although it was arguable she was part of the family regardless of her relationship with him.

Her closeness to the rest of the Waynes was evident in the way she was immediately pulled away for some “girl time” upon entering the manor. Similarly, Dick and the rest of the boys stole Tim away for brotherly bonding.

They chatted, played games, ate cake, and eventually joined the rest of the family for the countdown. Joyous shouts and yells filled the manor, and Marinette stole a kiss from Tim when the clock hit midnight.

The party didn’t stop there, though; from then on, it was drinking games and group activities. Well, drinking games for everyone but Damian. He received a glass of sparkling grape juice instead. He wasn’t very happy about being “treated like a baby,” according to his words, but Marinette took her own glass of the substitute and joined him. She had some important designs to work on tomorrow, and she really didn’t want to wake up with a hangover.

After a while, people started going their separate ways again. Some couples had taken to a room in order to ring in the new year together; others decided to split up into groups and do other activities. Dick dragged Marinette to the gym to show her a cool gymnastics trick he had devised, and the rest of the night was spent hopping rooms to find people and make conversation.

The excitement couldn’t last forever, though, and soon enough the adrenaline started to wear. After an obvious change in the atmosphere, Marinette decided to wander the manor in search of Tim.

She scoured far and wide but failed to find him in the unnecessarily large residence. Rather than continue to wander aimlessly, she decided to wait in one spot until he found her. Sending a text would have been more logical, but her brain didn’t seem to be functioning correctly through its tired haze.

Now, Marinette was standing in the middle of the Wayne Manor living room. The din of celebration had long faded, leaving way for a relatively undisturbed silence. The area bustling with movement just hours earlier was now empty, aside from her and Jason, who was passed out on the couch. She couldn’t tell whether it was from drowsiness or alcohol consumption.

“You tired?”

Marinette yelped softly at the person who had sneaked up behind her. She whirled around, startled, and met Tim’s face. He was mid-laugh, no doubt finding amusement in her reaction. She crossed her arms and pouted, but she really was glad to see him.

Marinette had only spent a few fleeting moments with him that night; she hadn’t really had the chance due to his siblings whisking her away at every opportunity. She didn’t mind—the rest of the Waynes were fun to be around. Maybe a little too fun, because now she was absolutely exhausted.

She fell into Tim’s arms with ease and buried her face in his neck, nodding in response to his initial question.

“Let’s go, then.”

Marinette smiled, pulling back to grab his hand. She nearly started walking, but paused and frowned at the living room.

There were streamers strewn across the floor, alongside metallic confetti, glitter, and glass bottles. Board game pieces were thrown in a haphazard pile, and there was a half-eaten cake on the table. It was one of many. The two Marinette baked had disappeared remarkably fast, but Stephanie had bought a large one from the supermarket as well.

“We should help clean up.”

Tim’s brow furrowed as he considered her statement.

“It’s fine. You didn’t make this mess anyway.”

“Just because I didn’t make it doesn’t mean I can’t help! Besides, you’re not going to let Alfred clean all this up, are you?”

“Actually, Bruce would make the rest of the family help. But you’re right.”

“I’m always right.”

Tim rolled his eyes at her antics before giving her a peck on the lips. Marinette smiled and gave him an even longer kiss in return, arms snaking around to rest on his waist.

He reciprocated, but to her dismay, gently pushed her away after a minute.

“I thought you said you wanted to clean?”

Now it was Marinette’s turn to roll her eyes.

“Yeah, yeah.”

The two moved forward to gather the various things littered around, trying their best to be quiet so as not to disturb the body draped over the couch.

Cleaning up bottles together after a New Year’s party probably wasn’t what one would consider romantic or fun, but Marinette wouldn’t trade this for the world.

You squeeze my hand three times in the back of the taxi I can tell that it's going to be a long road I'll be there if you're the toast of the town babe Or if you strike out and you're crawling home

Marinette yawned for the millionth time that night, hands flying up to rub at her eyes tiredly.

She could feel Tim’s chest rumble as he chuckled, and she relished in the heat his body provided. 

Although the back of a sketchy Gotham taxi was a far cry from her ideal cuddling place, she couldn’t complain—the chilly weather gave her an excuse to stay close to him. Marinette leaned back, snuggling deeper into her boyfriend’s chest.

She startled at the brief warmth atop her head as he pressed a kiss on her crown. The designer melted at the sweet gesture and turned around, twisting her body to meet Tim’s ice-blue eyes. He smiled at her tenderly, a genuine one she loved seeing on his face, and she sent back a nose wrinkle in return.

He let out a silent laugh at her antics and lifted their intertwined hands, giving them a kiss. This boy was going to break her if he kept being so charming.

He leaned forward and rubbed their noses together in an eskimo kiss before giving her a peck on the lips.

Marinette nearly whined at his show of affection. The things he did to her.

She turned back around, but only halfway, so her side was laying against Tim rather than her back like before. She would have kissed him again, but she doubted either of them wanted to be caught making out by the taxi driver.

Closing her eyes, she let herself relax, knowing she was safe in Tim’s arms. And when he squeezed her hand one, two, three times, she squeezed right back.

I love you.

Don't read the last page But I stay when it's hard or it's wrong or you're making mistakes I want your midnights But I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day

“Wait here.”

Marinette tilted her head in confusion as Tim quickly walked away, leaving her standing in the middle of their living room.

The two had just gotten home to their shared apartment and set their thing down. After an exhausting night, what more could he have planned?

Her questions were answered when Tim rushed back into the room, Bluetooth speaker in hand. It was pink, the one Marinette used to play music whenever she was baking. Sometimes Tim would join in, and they’d twirl around in the kitchen and laugh, spatula in hand.

She watched as he pulled out his phone and tapped the screen a few times; seconds later, a delicate melody filtered through the speaker. It was a slow tune—not one she recognized, but the piano notes made for a romantic and dreamy sound.

“May I have this dance?”

Marinette turned to see Tim bent forward at the waist, one arm outstretched like a Disney prince ready to sweep her away. She giggled at his cheesiness and placed her hand in his.

He pulled her forward smoothly, his other arm finding its way around her waist in a classic waltz position.

They stepped off and moved in sync with the music, slowly but surely. Although she wasn’t the best dancer, Tim made it effortless. They glided over the living room floor so smoothly that Marinette felt like a princess at a ball.

It was their own little bubble of bliss, and she could stay there forever, lost in the moment, lost in Tim’s eyes.

And oh, his eyes. She loved all of him, but there was something she adored so much about them. Maybe it was the determined twinkle present whenever he had figured something out, or the happy glint they assumed when he laughed, or the way they softened ever so slightly whenever he looked at her.

Marinette smiled and joined both hands behind his neck. Tim caught on quickly and circled both arms around her waist, pulling her flush against his body. She closed her eyes and tucked her head under his chin, swaying side to side with the music.

They both had a lot of things to do tomorrow, but right now the rest of the world didn’t matter. It was just Marinette and Tim—her best friend, her partner, her world—and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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[whetstonefires]

Okay so canonically Dick’s sport was basketball, Jason’s was baseball, and Tim’s was tennis.

I think we mostly agree Damian should a) be allowed to have a school life long enough to b) join a school fencing team. Him joining something else like floor hockey or lacrosse would be awesome, but it’s much harder to imagine him doing it, both because it’s further away from the things he’s socialized to care about and because it requires teamwork--the kind where he doesn’t get to tell everyone else what to do, since I can hardly see Bruce or Dick buying him a captaincy, and with people he sees as utterly beneath him.

(I’m. Really mad about how the Teen Titans writing has bent over backward to cater to Damian’s ego for years now, while undoing all his character growth.)

If Damian did join a school sports team he would of course be utterly determined to win every game. It would be a shitshow. And possibly a great learning experience! If he was still allowed to have those. Bluh.

Barbara was a gymnast, and Cass being a graduate exclusively of the school of hard knocks might be said to have ‘pranks’ as her extracurricular ig? I may have to write a fic about that.

Do Steph or Duke have any canon sporting history?

[maaarkt]

Jaytim Drabble #2 feat. Alfred

‘Nothing’s gonna stop us now~’ Jason hums the rest of the tune as he sets the kettle down on the stove to heat up. They finally got back from shopping and couldn’t be more excited as Alfred was stopping by before he went on his vacation. Tim was putting away their shopping when Jason thought to ask, ‘Hey Tim, you think Alfie will like this green tea variant we got on our last trip to Shanghai?’ He looks back to find Tim just entering the kitchen.

‘I think he’ll like it, he’s been enjoying the different teas we’ve been collecting so far.’ As Tim finishes his sentence, the doorbell rings.

Tim and Jason hurry over to the door to welcome their guest. Alfred Pennyworth looks good as ever even with a little more lines in his face and a less formal attire. The two greet him with enthusiastic hugs and hearty hellos.

‘My boys, it’s so very nice to see both of you again’ Alfred chuckles as he holds the two men in front of him at arms length to take a better look. ‘It does this old man’s heart to see you two so healthy and happy.’

‘Come in, Alfie we got this new tea you have to try. Jason swears by it ever since he tasted it in Shanghai.’ Tim says as Jason helps Alfred with his coat, and links his arms with the old man as they walk together to the dining room where some food was prepared.

‘Sorry Alfie, I didn’t have time to bake biscuits again because Tim finished all of it yesterday’ Jason snarks as he puts down a plate of biscuits and sandwiches, while raising an eyebrow to Tim ‘Sandwiches are of course with some of that chicken spread recipe you taught me.’

‘Hey! You said there were extra biscuits and I saw that other container, unless…’ Tim fires back and with a dramatic gasp he exclaims ‘You ate the other container thinking I wasn’t going to finish it? Haha you underestimate the power of Alfred’s recipes and your skill!’

Jason’s ears start to turn red and hastily says ‘Well next time I’ll bake more then, so for now these biscuits from Marks & Spencer are as British as it gets, sorry Alfie.’

Alfred softly chuckles, ‘It’s quite alright my boys, I am quite partial to these once in a while. It is always quite refreshing to see you two so happy and relaxed. The most relaxed I’ve seen Master Bruce is him reading old case files for leisure, I’ve nearly had to remind him that we have a library for a reason and that those case files are not in any way relaxing.’

Just then the kettle starts to whistle and Jason goes back into the kitchen to prepare the tea and promptly returns. ‘So have you heard from Cass recently? It seems like she really likes her new girlfriend.’

‘Oh yes, Mistress Cassandra sent me a letter quite recently. Her new paramour has inspired her to take her language classes with more vigour’ Alfred replies.

‘Yes and it’s actually great that she and Steph are still great friends’ Tim adds, ‘I was kinda sad to hear when they broke up but they had their reasons. What I’m surprised with is that Damian finally asked Sofia out. That kid pined so hard for her.’

‘Sofia is the new Wondergirl right?’ Jason asks as he begins pouring out the tea.

‘Yes, he’s been pining for her ever since Diana introduced her about two years ago’

‘Ah yes, I remember Master Damian comparing her flying to certain avian creatures in his poems to no success’ Alfred mirthfully chuckles as he takes a sip of his tea. ‘I should say this tea is indeed exquisite it’s very different to what we usually have in British cupboards.’

‘Not to worry Alf, we already have a tin or two for you here’ Jason answers as he takes a bite out of a sandwich.

‘Why thank you both of you, I think I shall enjoy these on some afternoons at the Manor’ Alfred smiles, ‘Now I don’t want to be the gossip here but I believe Master Bruce has gotten back together with Ms. Kyle.’

‘Selina?! No way, after that disastrous non wedding…’ Jason says as his eyes widen.

‘Well those two were always on and off even when Dick was still in the scaly panties.’ Tim reasons. ‘Besides, what is he up to now? I know last time he called me he was trying to be am influencer.’

‘Oh yeah, he was asking you which pictures were the best ones to post to, and I quote, get more followers.’ Jason laughs. ‘I told him he can just take pictures of his a—animals at the Manor.’ Noticing the raised eyebrow he got from the old man, Jason shrugged and sheepishly offered a smile.

‘Yes, I believe Master Richard did explain to me what exactly an influencer was and I told him his tike was better spent on doing something productive rather than trying to impress other people. He’s recently opened a gym that trains young gymnasts. Of course he still does his nightly activities along with everybody else.’

Jason whistles and Tim replies, ‘No wonder Dick backed off so quickly with that idea. We’ll be sending out the invitations for thanksgiving soon too.’

‘Ah yes, I’ll come by once again after I’ve returned and make sure that Master Bruce has time to prepare. I take it you’ll be mailing Ms. Gordon’s letter to her as usual?’

‘Yes, we’ll be holding it here. It’s about time we actually gathered all together again, that’s why we’re sending it out early so nobody has an excuse that they’re busy’ Jason says with a huff.

Tim pats his husbands arms, ‘There, there, they’ll be able to taste all your creations and with Alfred’s recipe book you’ll be more than golden’

Alfred laughs and the three continue to talk about different things that has happened after they last met. When the tea and biscuits were finished and cleaned up they sat down in the living room showing Alfred pictures and videos of their recent trips and Alfred can’t help but tear up a little as the two bicker back and forth as they recount their adventures from their last trip.

‘Hey Alfie, you wanna stay over for dinner? We know this place that serves some amazing curry. Figured that you’ll appreciate it and compare it to your recipe.’ Jason asks as they were putting away the pictures.

‘Yeah and if it’s late we can set up the gust room for you, then we can drive you to the airport after breakfast?’ Tim asks hopefully.

‘I’d thought of staying at the small hotel near the airport, but I find your suggestion to be more lovely. Thank you for having me Tim and Jason.’ Alfred warmly smiles.

‘No prob Alf, you’re always welcome here.’ Jason says and goes to hug the older man.

‘Yeah, after all that’s what family is for.’ Tim adds as he joins the hug.

[batfamquotes]

AU where bruce meets stephanie before tim

she still debuts as the spoiler working to stop her father, but the story line takes place during jason's time as robin sometime before barbara's accident. she's a year younger than jason, so maybe she's thirteen instead of fifteen like in her original origin story. she's a street kid that only lives at her parents' suburban house which is in constant decay from poverty and filth since they spend money on bail and drugs, for convenience-it's better than squatting or being on the streets of gotham scrounging to survive. she relies on her homemade costume and gymnastics and think-on-her-feet style of aggressive fighting. she has so much anger at her father, her mother, at the cruelty at the world. 

she runs into jason a lot on patrol. they're not surprised that they both have criminal fathers and drug addict mothers. gotham is a hell hole. when bruce tries to tell stephanie to go home the first time she stands up to him and refuses. he has no right to tell her not to be on the streets, stopping her father or other criminals. she's getting experience in the field and she's good at it. 

barbara and dick only interact with her a few times but they both clock her determination and bravery. when bruce sees just how horrible her home life is, he tells her his secret identity and gives her a choice: stay at her mother's house, and keep being spoiler, without structure or real training. or: come live with him and jason at wayne manor as a member of their family while giving up being spoiler. at least for a while, so she can have a safe, structured home without any danger. if she still wants to be a vigilante, he'll get her proper training, from experienced fighters, and train her himself, but only after a year or two.

so because he's Bruce Wayne he uses his connections to gain legal custody of her. she has her own room in wayne manor and gets introduced to alfred as jason's little sister. during this time, jason is still the nerdy academic boy with a pen pal in eddie bloomberg, he's still sweet, optimistic, and loves school. and being robin. he secretly tells steph about the things she's missing on patrol so she won't feel left out. he's not allowed to train her, but she keeps up with her gymnastics in the bat cave, and  watches training videos of dick and barbara, dedicating them to her memory. she wants to fight, to be out there with them, to be a hero, even with only a few months of experience under her belt. but right now she's happy to have a home and a family. bruce isn't classist or mean or manipulative to her. he notices the similarities between her and jason but doesn't conflate them into the same person. he is aware of their differences in personality, interests, behaviors and motivations. 

after barbara is paralyzed things take a darker turn for them all. stephanie isolates. jason, who at this point is fifteen, is starting to become more aggressive and violent fighting criminals. maybe it's teenage boy angst. maybe it's growing pains and the mistake of not getting jason real therapy and thinking he could punch his problems away. jason's trigger is victims of sexual assault, something he has a lot of Emotions about. there's metas on jason possibly being a victim of this before being adopted, much like steph very nearly was, but moving past that- we have jason going on the mission to find his birth mother. during this time bruce has begun to give stephanie proper training in investigative skills, under strict supervision, and introduces her to black canary, who calls her talented, and dinah starts training stephanie in martial arts. by the time bruce catches up to jason in his quest to find his birth mother, she's been living with dinah for a couple months, training and learning and doesn't know what they're doing because bruce wants to keep her safe and doesn't tell her about what he and jason are doing.

she gets home before bruce and jason. she's so excited to show them how far she's advanced as a fighter with dinah as her mentor. she tells alfred all about how cool dinah is. at this point alfred doesn't know about jason either. they find out when bruce comes home alone. after that, there's tons of crying and screaming, and hurt. the last memory steph has of jason is him admitting that he wants to go to college, and that there's no one he would want to fill his fairy boots more than her. there's a funeral, and more crying. bruce stops stephanie's training. he's hurting as much as she is, but he won't lose another one of his kids. she's not reckless or foolish or impulsive. she's not as aggressively violent as jason was but the instinct is there. the anger and the desire to help others above all else. but he doesn't want her as a soldier in his war, taking up the fight when he falls.

 gotham is getting more and more dangerous. he refuses to train her any further, she isn't allowed to put on a costume, go by a code name, or interact with anyone in the hero community. he pretty much keeps her isolated at wayne manor with only himself and alfred for company. never mind that she's a fourteen year old girl that needs to socialize and is grieving the loss of her brother. he does all this out of a twisted over protectiveness. she's not jason. she won't do what he did. but he can't take the risk of losing his daughter too. thus a rift is made between them. she wants to continue training. she wants what he promised her. she wants to go on patrol. eventually. she wants to be robin. but that's not going to happen. and steph is the princess locked away in the manor. eight months go by of bruce becoming more and more dark and dangerous on patrols, another effect of his personal grief with steph unable to help or stop him. as an act of stupid teenage rebellion two months after the funeral and being severely isolated and restricted, she sneaks out, meets a scumbag named dean, and winds up pregnant at 14 and this results in her being under an even more intense lock down and supervision until it's time to give the baby up for adoption. then tim enters the picture.

so she's 8 months pregnant when tim comes on the scene. his intro is the exact same, there's no need to change it. he knew about bruce, dick, and jason but steph is a secret even he wasn't aware of. he makes the case for 'batman needs a robin' which steph disagrees with. who's this outsider intruding on her family that's still grieving? what does he know about what any of them need? and then six months of tim in the bat cave, training and using the bat computer, and babs establishing herself as oracle, and dick as nightwing, and steph giving up a baby she never named or knew the gender of. six months of tim spending more and more time at wayne manor. and then one day he's standing there in a new robin uniform and going on patrol with bruce. and steph hates him for it.

it's too soon after jason. she doesn't see that his presence does quell some of bruce's self destructive tendencies on patrol so she's biased. and she went through so much and then she thinks of how the robin mantle should rightfully be hers but because of Circumstances it's not. and for a long time she resents tim for coming into their lives. 

tim wants them to get along but they're both assholes and that's not happening anytime soon. so things progress as they do, but steph takes up being the spoiler in secret, tim finds out, and helps her, and they eventually, slowly become allies, and tim is a match for steph as teen heroes. by the time cass comes around during no man's land and becomes batgirl tim and steph are established heroes and bruce has cooled down on keeping steph away from vigilantism and picks up her training again. provided she always patrol with tim. she and cass form a best friendship, the anger and pessimism steph had before fades, and she becomes a lot happier, driven by hope and optimism. 

so tim is robin until 16, then he hands the mantle over to steph and she’s robin from 16 to 18, then we get her handing the mantle to damian and then she becomes batgirl at 19 and tim is red robin at 18. and they don't break up or hurt each other and there's nothing that gets in the way of their relationship which they worked so hard on.

[archiveofidentityconstellations]

“Bruce Wayne?”

“Yes?”

“This is Gotham Academy. Is Stephanie coming to school today?”

Bruce immediately took an intake of breath. “Yes,” he said, several moments later. “Yes, she is .”

“And when is her estimated time of arrival?”

“Thank you for calling,” Bruce interrupted, pretending to not to have heard the question. “Have a great day.” He clicked the end button.

-

Steph sucked down an ice cream cone. It was a strangely hot May. She watched the ice cream drip down her hand, settling across her wrist. She licked it absentmindedly, shaking the hair out of her face. Things had gotten...confusing. And that was mainly her fault, but she was going to admit to that. Out loud, anyways. Her tongue hit the bracelet on her wrist, and her brow furrowed. They weren’t allowed to wear jewelry at school, but she hadn’t gone anyways. But Bruce had given her the tennis bracelet as, what, an incentive? A reward? She had yelled at him over it the first day she lived with him, had thrown it at him. She snorted into her cone. It had hit him in the face, which was sort of funny. It had bounced off the bridge of his nose and he just looked at her, lips pressed and eyes all steely. But the next morning it was on her dresser, so she assumed it was hers to keep.

She looked at it, moving her hand in the sunlight. It glinted rather prettily, casting rainbows against the concrete.

Stephanie sighed, switching her cone to the other hand. Her life had sort of turned into that bracelet. Diamonds and sunlight and all, but still a prison. Well, she shifted, thoughtful, not exactly a prison, but not a free for all either. Things were...different. There were expectations and she hated those, but now she was left wondering if there had been expectations all along, only for other people. That maybe she was the odd one out, walking around and pretending to be a real person with real experiences and everyone else just didn’t have the heart to tell her.

And no matter how many times she threw the “bracelet” back into Bruce’s face, it ended up on her dresser. He just gave it back to her. Just like how he kept trying, no matter how many times she rebuffed him.

A car drove up and parked on the other side of the street.

She wrinkled her nose, focusing on her melting ice cream. But the really weird part was it wasn’t like she didn’t fit in at school. She did. She sat with Kennedy at lunch and Bryant was her science partner. Ted Bassi had even tried asking her out before he lost the nerve last Wednesday. She wasn’t sure if she would say yes. But maybe she would. She wasn’t sure what Bruce would say, if she was technically “allowed” to date. Not as if she would let whatever Bruce said stop her. It was just...

Stephanie sighed, crossing her legs at the ankles. It was hard. She couldn’t make up her mind.

A car door slammed in the distance.

Bruce wasn’t the devil. She knew that, despite what she said and how she acted. But still...when she had been younger, dreaming up a better dad than Arthur, the concept of someone like Bruce...hadn’t shown up. Not once. She had wanted a dad who was cozy, who hugged her and said goodnight. Who looked over her homework and took her to baseball games and the park and bought her gifts at the drug store on his way home from work. She had wanted someone normal, someone all her friends seemed to have. Arthur hadn’t been that. He shouted at her and pushed her into closets and called her “little blonde bitch” when she wouldn’t go along with his schemes. He...sucked, to be frank. She had some good memories, like that one time he took her to the park and let her swing until sunset. But even then it was probably for some deal. Steph had always been in his periphery, the sidelines of his life.

She wasn’t important.

Bruce...it was different. He wasn’t Arthur. But he wasn’t the dad she had built up in her daydreams. He didn’t hug her and he didn’t take her to baseball games. Not that she would let him, but. Well. Bruce said goodnight but it was always stilted, like he was saying goodbye instead of goodnight. He bought her gifts but they always seemed steeped in guilt or something. That’s why she hadn’t wanted the bracelet. He took her away from her mom and he thought he could make that okay with a rinky little bracelet?

She looked down at it. It wasn’t rinky, really. It was pretty. And Kennedy had given her an extra charm, a rolling skate. She had had two and she wanted Steph to have it.

Stephanie cradled the charm, ice cream cone still in her hand. She snorted again. Those Gotham Academy kids didn’t know how good they had it. They were naive, plain and simple. She licked her cone, thinking about Ted. Maybe she would say yes. Maybe it was time to move on from...whatever she had with Dean.

“Stephanie?”

She looked up.

Bruce stood in front of her, arms crossed, lips pressed in a firm line.

Huh.

“Want some ice cream?” she asked.

Bruce’s eyebrow twitched.

-

“You want to tell me what this is about?”

“Not really,” replied Stephanie, leaning her head against the window.

“Are you...” Bruce hesitated. “Are you in trouble or something?”

She turned to look at him. “What, with you? I figured you could answer that yourself,” she said irritatedly.

Bruce exhaled shortly. “I meant at school.”

“No.” She turned her head back to the window. “No. School is...school is good.”

Her throat went tight. Why did her throat go tight? Was she going to cry? What the fuck? Stephanie shook her bangs out of her eyes, forcing herself to pull it together. She hadn’t cried in front of Bruce yet, and it sure as hell wouldn’t be now.

“If school is so good why aren’t you there now instead of,” he took a left turn, heading away from Main, “sitting by an ice cream cart on Fifth?”

She shrugged.

Bruce looked at her in the corner of his eye. “Steph?”

“God, WHAT?”

“Hey,” he snapped.

“What do you want?! What do you want me to say?!” She spun around to glare at him. “If you were hoping for a pro-con list, you’re fresh out of luck. This decision wasn’t about you. There wasn’t planning put into it, I didn’t even think they would call you. So you can rest easy, buddy, Steph’s mistake train isn’t headed toward your station.”

Bruce didn’t respond.

Silence filled the car, broken only by interspersed horns and pedestrians shouting.

Stephanie bit her lip. She didn’t know why...he hadn’t even been mean to her. And there she went, blowing up at him and acting like he was a criminal just because. Just because.

He wasn’t her dream dad.

He wasn’t even Arthur.

He was someone new, someone she had started getting used to. She liked the dinners together at home, even though she acted like she didn’t. She liked that he had bought her school stuff, that he cared about her grades. He asked about her day, no matter how many times she told him to piss off. He acted like he cared and Steph was started to believe he actually did and that was scaring the shit out of her.

No one had cared for her before. Mom had, but after Arthur had been put away and the drugs had started, she didn’t even realize Steph was there half the time. Steph made dinner, did laundry, kept up the house. She even got several under the table jobs, just to keep them afloat.

Bruce was different. For one thing, he was always lucid, except at the breakfast table some times. She held back a giggle. He always looked so dopey on Sunday morning. And he didn’t let her work, made her focus on school, told her to get enough rest. It was insulting. He always said “No.” She hated being told no. He wouldn’t let her do things, but then he would offer her something in return. It was a balancing act and she felt like one wrong move from her could make everything topple over. And it would topple over. Things got ruined, one way or another. She knew that. So she might as well ruin it on her terms. It didn’t hurt that way.

She snuck a look at him.

His eyes were on the road, shoulders slightly hunched forward.

Didn’t hurt at all.

“Do you want to go back to school,” he asked softly.

Stephanie blinked. “Huh?”

“It’s almost two,” he said. “You’d only be there for an hour. Do you want me to take you home?”

“It doesn’t matter.”

He nodded slightly. Stephanie considered putting on some music, but the last time she had done that they fought over what constituted country music. It hadn’t been a bad fight; it had actually been kind of funny. But she didn’t want a funny fight, not right now.

-

“Where did you go?”

“The community center,” she answered. They had been in the car for a while, especially since 410 had been closed. They had had to maneuver all the way around to make it through to the 95, which was always backed up. “I used to do gymnastics there.”

Bruce hummed. “Is that something you want to continue?”

“Can you please stop trying to give me things?” she said wearily. “It makes me feel like you’re guilty or something.”

Silence.

“I am guilty.”

She looked over at him.

“You’re right,” he continued, not noticing, or pretending not to notice, Stephanie’s avid focus, “I wasn’t there for you. You grew up in some place I never in a million years would have left you in.”

“You didn’t want to be a dad,” she negated.

“I didn’t know  I was a dad,” he clarified. “If I had known, I...I had Dick, you know. Things would have been different.”

Stephanie hummed noncommittally. They both did that, now. She wasn’t sure if humming was something that she did before, but it was definitely something she noticed now.

“I was fine,” she said after a moment. “I did fine. I didn’t need you.”

He swallowed, not looking over at her. “Okay.”

“What do you mean ‘okay’?” she demanded. “What, you think you’re the be-all and end-all of my life? Think I can’t do better? Think I’ll just break off and die without a stupid tennis bracelet?” She jingled her wrist obnoxiously.

“Okay as in ‘okay, you think that and I’m listening to you’ okay,” he explained with some agitation.

She stuck out her chin. “So now you’re patronizing me.”

He exhaled shortly. “I don’t know how to win with you,” he said. “I try to talk to you honestly, you lash out at me. I try to listen, you lash out at me again. What do you want me to do, Steph? How can I make this easier for you?”

“You can disappear,” she hissed. “You can give custody back to my mom and leave my life forever.”

He met her eyes.

“I’m not going to do that.”

She raised her eyebrows, looking triumphant. “Then I don’t want your help. Fuck off.”

[dibs4ever]

Doting Husband Dick/Pregnant Babs (Fanfic)

“Welp our adorable little prince is sound asleep,” Dick said walking into his and Barbara’s master bedroom after putting their 3-year-old to bed.  He continued to the Black and blue pile on the floor. Picking up his suit he gave it a “sniff test” shrugging he slipped off his sweatpants leaving him in his boxer briefs. As he was getting ready to step into his suit he heard grunting coming from the bathroom.

Dick set suit down and made his way to the bathroom. Upon entering a smile played on the acrobats face. His wife laid in the bathtub, her 8-month pregnant belly poking out of the water and her left leg sticking straight up in the air as she unsuccessfully reached toward it

“What are you doing?” He chuckled leaning against the doorframe

Barbara looked toward him letting out a sigh “I haven’t shaved my legs in almost 6 weeks” she flopped her arm back down

Dick smiled moving further into the bathroom “Yeah I wasn’t going to say anything but lately it’s like I’m sleeping next to a man”

Barbara sent him a glare “I can’t exactly help it, I can’t reach” She motioned to her belly

Dick stepped into the bathtub sitting on the edge, he patted his knee, using silent communication Barbara set her leg across his lap and he began shaving her leg for her

“I can’t believe how big I am” she whined rubbing her stomach.

Dick laughed “Babs, you’re 8 months pregnant I think that’s a given” he waved the razor

Barbara shook her head “You didn’t see me when I was pregnant with Nathan”

“Not my fault” Dick retaliated

She knew he hated being reminded of the things he missed out on with their now 3 year old “Sorry, it’s just with him I didn’t even start showing until I was almost 7 months along and by the time I was close to having him people didn’t believe I was as far along as I was” she pointed

Dick patted her leg indicating that he was done she switched legs and he began shaving the next one.

“That was a different pregnancy. No two are alike.” He reminded

Barbara nodded “I know it’s just I have stretch marks now” she ran her fingers over the lines that decorated her body

Dick laughed “Which I find absolutely beautiful” he grinned

Barbara shook her head “You are full of it boy wonder”

He smiled “Hey we all have scars that decorate our bodies from our years as vigilantes, the way I see it you have the most precious markings any of us will ever have. Proof of the beautiful life you have growing inside you.” He rested a hand on Barbara’s belly then leaned forward pecking her lips.

“Woah” a goofy smile spread across Dick's face as he moved another hand to her belly “She’s really flipping in there isn’t she?”

Barbara nodded “Yeah, our son moved more but she definitely has your acrobatic genes too” she rested a hand over Dick’s

“Or your gymnastic skills” he pointed

They both silently sat there for a while feeling their daughter move.

“Don’t you have patrol tonight Nightwing?” She asked when he removed his hands and sat back up

Dick nodded “Yeah but I have time,” he extended a hand and helped her up “I’ll put some lotion on your newly smooth legs and give you a foot massage before I leave” He kissed the tip of her nose

Barbara smiled “Have I ever told you that you’re amazing?” she said softly

Dick smiled “Maybe once or twice, always in different tones and situations through ” he responded with a cheeky grin

Barbara giggled shoving him lightly

, Dick let out a chuckle “Get dressed and I’ll meet you in our room” He pecked her lips and ran his hand over her belly before walking out.

Dick sat on the bed now in full Nightwing gear minus his mask, when Barbara entered the bedroom. Her hair out of its previous messy bun and now down. She was wearing her silky pink robe with the rope tied just under her chest. A pout playing on her lips. Dick smirked at her in response

“The rope won’t tie around my stomach” she looked down at her belly that was poking out

Dick laughed lightly “You look adorable”

Barbara shook her head and made her way to the bed, lying down and resting her feet in his lap “You better think I look adorable you’re the one who did this to me”

Dick squirted the lavender-scented lotion into his hands and smiled “You’re darn right I did” he said as he began rubbing the lotion on her legs. When he began messaging her legs she closed her eyes in relaxation, allowing her head to sink into her pillow “mph that feels so good” she groaned as he pressed all the right points

She could sense the cocky smile that was probably playing on her husbands face. The band under her chest was getting uncomfortable so she lifted her head slightly untying it, making sure the robe was still covering her breasts. “None of my bras fit me anymore” she randomly informed him

Dick looked up at her grinning “I’m not complaining about that” he made sure she saw his eye flicker to his chest then back at her.

She rolled her eyes then allowed her head to fall back onto the pillow when he began messaging her foot again

“Look on the bright side, maybe you’ll get some of those big boob bras at your baby shower this weekend,” he said as he continued his task

Barbara smiled “A nursing bra.” She corrected “And I still have some from when I had Nate. I just don’t like them.”

She pushed herself up to look at him “Do you think a baby shower is really necessary for a 2nd Baby? I don’t want people to think we’re moochers”

Dick shook his head “Every Baby should be celebrated whether it’s a first or an 8th. Besides this time around we’re having a girl. Woman love shopping for baby girls”

Barbara nodded “But you’re brothers and Bruce are going to be there too” she pointed

Dick shrugged “To be fair they’re choosing to come heck they demanded that Diana and Steph made the thing co-ed” he patted her leg indicating that he was finished

“I’m sorta nervous about what they’ll get me” she laughed sitting up

Dick chuckled “Yeah, we all know Jason is going to get her a little leather jacket” he pointed

Barbara smiled then glanced at the clock “You better get going” she pointed

Dick looked up nodding “Yeah you’re right” he leaned forward pecking Barbara’s lips “See you later” he leaned down and kissed her belly “I love you” he whispered before kissing Barbara’s lips one last time before heading toward the window.

[forthemultiverse]

Superhero Stalkers - Jason Todd x Reader

“It’s still sad that Jason can’t come out with us,” Stephanie said as the group all pulled into the car Bruce had provided for the family night out.

“I don’t think he wants to come, Steph,” Tim said while wrapping an arm around her waist

“We could convince him, you two are the closest, or Barbara, maybe,”

Stephanie wasn’t even properly part of the family or famous so she could go out with them despite her brief ‘dead’ period, and Damian had never been announced dead to anyone so he could still be seen in public without raising too many alarms. Then there was Jason. He always knew when the group were out, and either chose to wear some disguise, or not go. It just seemed unfair to Stephanie.

“I told him about tonight. He said he was busy.” Dick shrugged. “Probably patrolling the city knowing he doesn’t have to deal with us and our moral compasses.”

“I told him too…” Bruce mused “but I don’t think he’s patrolling.” Bruce told Alfred to stop the car while pointing to a park.

On the pavement next to the park's gate, stood Jason and a girl. They were leaning against the metal fence and having a conversation while sharing earphones and flicking through a phone.

“Is that a girl? Why would a girl be with Todd?” Damian said what all of them were thinking.

“He ditched family night for a girl?” Tim suddenly seemed annoyed with his brother.

“Oh my god.” Stephanie pulled out her phone and started to take pictures while Cass tried to stop her.

“Why is this a big deal? It isn’t like Jason’s been hiding it.” Duke shrugged. All eyes turned to him.

“You knew?” Tim pulled a face, he was usually so aware of what his family was up to, and he didn’t understand how he missed Jason having a girlfriend.

“Yeah, I’ve known for ages.”

“What?” Bruce asked, pulling out his phone to launch into research mode.

“Her names (Y/N), she works as a dance and gymnastics coach in her spare time while finishing off her degree.”

“What?” Stephanie asked. “How do you know this.”

“He told me, plus, she grew up in my old area. Her parents still live there, and I ran into them a few times before moving in here. I didn’t know who Jason was back then, but I remember.”

“Why would he tell you!” Both Tim and Dick asked, looking at each other strangely for a minute.

“Cos he knew I wouldn’t do what half of you are doing. Bruce, Babs, and Tim are all researching. Steph is stalking her on social media, and Alfred and Cass are watching the chaos as they already knew too.” Duke defended himself.

Everyone slowly put their phones down. Each of them were too stubborn to let Duke or Jason be right about their reactions.

“Is she about to dance?” Steph broke the silence as you moved from the fence and played the music out loud.

Everyone in the car went into stealth mode, moving outside the vehicle to stalk and eavesdrop the date from different positions.

“See, it’s easy.” You laughed whilst starting to spin on your feet. You suddenly dropped into splits and rolled onto your feet. “And I stand by the fact that this song sums up the final chapter.”

“As beautiful as you look dancing, do you know how the gross the pavements of Gotham are.” he shook his head at you slightly. “On top of that, I completely disagree. We obviously interpreted the relationship very differently. Also what the final line meant.”

“In which, you are wrong, and I am right.”

“Books are open to interpretation. Unless you get the author to confirm it, we’re both right.”

“I like that idea too.” You nodded, moving forward and wrapping your arms around Jason under his jacket.

“I like this song,” Jason said while changing the music.

“As much as I love the opening and the piano part to Bloody Poetry, your attempt at rapping it is the only way I’ll listen to it.”

Jason paused for a minute. He was feeling the warmth of your body against him and smelling the light perfume stuck in your hair. He rested his chin down and kissed the top of your hair lightly.

“It’s forever, slowly resurrected from the dust.

When you understand it’s everything inside of you, it’s us.

You’re all I’ve ever known

Just come to my sleep, you always got me running home

Handful of roses on my blood and brittle bones

My soul and open tomb

Is all I know.”

“I didn’t expect you to do it whilst we were in public.” You smiled while grabbing the phone. “My choice now.”

“The song isn’t over though.” He teased. You could never sit through one song unless you were doing something else. Your impatience with music had been why you became a dancer while growing up, “Havana? Really? Could you be more mainstream?”

“I could.” You started flipping through over choices till you found something better. “But I like this better.” You started to play Every Little Step by Bobby Brown.

Jason started to laugh, smiling even wider when you moved to do a small dance. He stopped smiling when you pulled him from his spot on the bench and made him spin you.

“Please.” You gave him puppy dog eyes till he started slow dancing with you. “I did not think that work.”

“You have me wrapped around your little finger.” He assured you. He would usually have been more alert to his surrounding, but when he was with you, you were all he ever saw. It was like the rest of the world faded out and the only thing in colour, the only thing giving light to the area, was you.

“Still, isn’t this your families part of the city. Aren’t you worried they’ll see us?” Jason had told you he was Red Hood the second he realised he was falling in love with you. It had taken him a bit longer to get into the details of his life, but you understood that he had some demons to work through before he could tell you everything.

“Yeah, Jay, aren’t you worried we’ll see you,” Tim said, pulling Stephanie out of the bush with him. “Steph and I just happen to be on a date.”

“A date in the bushes? I thought the Wayne family was supposed to have class.” You joked. Jason bit his lip to stop himself from laughing, but couldn’t hold it back when Tim’s jaw dropped. “Just kidding, I’m (Y/N) - ” just before you could say your last name, Jason stopped you.

“Nope to the nope nope nope.” He strayed analysing everything around them. “All of you are here. Alfred and Duke are in the car, Cass is behind me, Dick and Babs are in those bushes, and Bruce is probably behind that tree about to Google you. Damian…Damian is under that bench.” Jason quickly identified his entire family and started to scowl. His senses were back on, and he was ready to jump into action at any second. “Do not say your last name. They will hunt you down and over analyse you till they find some reason not to like you.”

“Is he crazy or should I be scared?” You looked around as all of the people Jason named suddenly appeared from their hiding spot.

“Actually be scared.” Stephanie offered a warm smile in the midst of intimidating faces.

“So, we’re going to go.” he started, grabbing your hand tightly “We’ll probably sit on a random rooftop for awhile to make sure you don’t find out where either of us lives. Please don’t interfere with my personal life.” Jason begged slightly. Tim had found out the address of his old house and crashed there one night, Jason had moved. Damian managed to break into the next apartment, and Jason was going to start running out of nice options if that patterned continued. Sometimes he just wanted to be separate from them.

“Too late,” Tim smirked at you. “We’ll be meme buds by the end of the week.” He gave you a thumbs up.

“Can we please disappear before the interrogation starts?” Jason whispered to you. “We’ll be going then,”

“Only if we can leave a super obvious trail for them to follow.” You giggled as Jason started to pull you away.

“What? Why?”

“It’s not every day that I get stalked by superheroes, I want to enjoy it.”

“You are so cute,” Jason muttered whilst flipping off a giddy Tim, kissing you quickly before dragging you to a more hidden spot in the city.

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