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bruciemilf · 1 month
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Headcanon that Thomas Wayne was an absolute POWERHOUSE in the kitchen. That guy could make air taste like paradise. Alfred, the absolute IMPOSTER, uses his recipes to impress the bat kids.
Of course a Sicilian New Jersian who smoked 2 packs a week came up with Jason’s favorite marinara sauce and not a goddam British guy who’s favorite meal is tea and biscuits.
The batkids find a picture of tiny Bruce with a little chef hat on his dad’s arm, face full of marinara sauce, half asleep cause the kitchen’s so warm and smells like pure Nirvana
However, Bruce, like Alfred, had no idea about flavor, cause he was more than adamant about dining at Maroni’s restaurant.
Thomas: I can make you a fresh lasagne at home
Bruce: but this lasagna comes with a toy :/
Thomas, watching his disappointment of a child (Bruce is 3) eat that frozen pile of reheated shit Maroni calls food:
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lazycats-stuff · 1 year
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batfam x male child reader who likes collecting buttons and random things but also likes stealing random weapons bc they look cool like steals knives from damien and has gotten his hands on jason’s funda few times
Thanks for the idea anon! Sorry this took a while and I may have taken it to another direction, so I still hope you like this.
Summary: (Y/N) is a magnet for weapons. Especially if they are the property of his older brothers.
Warnings: Weapons, (Y/N) always getting his hands on weapons, Bruce being stressed and tired.
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Bruce didn't notice that (Y/N) had a liking towards weapons until the boy was 3. As any baby, he would want shiny and colorful things. It was only natural for babies. The boys knew that and always made sure to have something colorful on hand to entertain the boy.
But when he reached 3, he would seem to like weapons. Especially if it was from his brother's. (Y/N) would find a way to weapons, one way or another. The boys were sometimes careless and left weapons laying around, which scared the living lights out of Bruce more than one time.
Jason has even said that once (Y/N) grows up, he will be the most annoying Robin ever. And it's not like Bruce has started training him a little. Just in case something happens.
So, as fate would have, he was not gifted by a normal child, that likes baseball or some other sport or that likes something related to art. He got a kid that adores weapons. Almost a Damian 2.0.
Alfred would say he would grow out of it, he is just imitating his older brothers, but Bruce wasn't so sure. He really wasn't. So, to avoid such situations, Bruce told the boys to keep their weapons under lock and key. That was directed to Damian and Jason.
Now, the boy is 5 and... Bruce is even more stressed. (Y/N) is a magnet for weapons and he didn't start liking anything else. Bruce has tried. Baseball, drawing, collecting stamps, reading... But no... He has a 5th child who was in love with weapons.
So, the stress was now tripled.
Bruce got home from work, ready to go to bed and take a nap. He knew that (Y/N) would also like a nap, so he went to look for him. What he heard instead, made him regret coming home.
" (Y/N), give me back my knife! " Damian's voice rang out and it made him sigh. Not again.
He got ready as the footsteps got closer and closer. And once he saw (H/C) hair, he swooped him up, being careful of the knife.
" Papa! " (Y/N) exclaimed in surprise.
" (Y/N), what did we say about taking Damian's weapons? Especially his knifes? " Bruce asked, taking the knife and handing it back to Damian.
" Damian gave it to me. "
Bruce simply hummed and adjusted his youngest in his arms.
" (Y/N)… What did we say about taking blades? "
" That we shouldn't take them, but they are so pretty. Especially Damian's! " (Y/N) exclaimed, waving his arms around.
" I know, but they are also dangerous. "
(Y/N) pouted and simply leaned on Bruce's chest. He was slightly tired from all running around. Especially after stressing and getting Bruce some gray hairs.
" You tired bud? "
" Yes... Can you stay with me dad? "
Bruce smiled at him and nodded. He walked to his bedroom, before gently throwing his son on the bed. (Y/N) let out an oof, before giggling. Bruce quickly went to the bathroom and changed into some more comfortable clothes before snuggling his youngest son.
" Dad? "
" Yes bud? "
" Will I ever have blades? Like Damian and Jason? "
Bruce wanted to say no, you won't be surrounded by weapons, you will enjoy your life without them. And not damage my furniture.
" One day, when you get older. Your brothers will even teach you how to take care of them. "
" Really?! " (Y/N) asked, all excited.
" Yes. But for now, we can go to sleep. You did say that you are tired. "
(Y/N) didn't say anything, simply snuggling into Bruce's chest. Bruce put the covers higher and closed his eyes, making sure that his son was close to him.
Bruce sighed as he overlooked the preparations for the gala. Everything looked like perfect and more importantly, all the blades were... Somewhere safe, far away from (Y/N)'s reach. Not to mention they still had to monitor the young boy, hoping he wouldn't get his hands on any types of weapons. He doesn't want a headline in the news tomorrow.
" Okay guys, keep an eye on (Y/N). We can't have him running around with a blade in his hands. " Bruce said, tired.
Bruce got promises that there was going to be extra supervision over (Y/N). Maybe he will have a gala that won't be a disaster. For once... Bruce shook his head. Something is definitely going to go wrong tonight, something warranting a headline tomorrow.
Why does this always happen to him?
" Are you alright master Bruce? " Alfred asked, carrying the small bundle of joy that gives Bruce new gray hairs everyday.
" I have a feeling that something is going to go wrong Alfred. " Bruce said, opening his arms to take the young boy into his arms.
" Are we talking headline wrong master Bruce? "
" I don't want to say yes, but that's what I'm worried about. "
Bruce glanced down at the youngest, who was pouting.
" What's wrong bud? "
" I don't like this suit dad. "
Bruce adjusted him in his arms and gave him a kiss to the side of the head.
" I think there is an another reason, am I right? " Bruce smiled at his son.
(Y/N) had no access to blades for the whole day and was unhappy and grumpy. Bruce was proud of his boys for making sure that the blades were taken care of. Especially Damian and Jason.
(Y/N) didn't respond, simply looking away. Bruce chuckled at his son's behavior. He is a truly stubborn person.
" Oh don't be sad bud. "
Jason came into the room, wanting to hold (Y/N). Bruce gave him the toddler and Jason turned on his big brother magic.
" Don't be sad. " Jason said leaving the room. He knew Bruce wouldn't like to hear this.
" You know what we can do bud? " Jason asked waiting for the response. He got a shake of the head.
" We can sneak into Damian's room later and take a look at his blades, but, " Jason interrupted the excited child, " You need to be good tonight. No misbehaving. Now, give me a pinky promise. " Jason said, looping their pinkies together.
" Good. "
Now the only thing he needs is to let Damian know about the plan.
Bruce was suspicious of his youngest son. He was far too... Good. He wasn't creating chaos with the help of his brothers, so Bruce was confused and suspicious. He finished up a talk with one of his partners and looked for Jason. He knows Jason has something to do with this. He was the last one to talk with (Y/N) and he is behaving all of a sudden.
He found him at the table with food.
" Hey old man. "
" What did you say to (Y/N)? " Bruce asked, getting right to the point.
" What do you mean? " Jason asked, tilting his head to the right.
" Why is (Y/N) behaving? You are usually helping him with creating chaos around here. "
" I didn't do anything Bruce. " Jason said, leaving a frustrated Bruce behind.
He sighed as he turned to look at his son. He was with Damian and talking to Jon Kent. Speaking of the Kents, he needs to find Clark. Clark is (Y/N)'s favorite uncle and Clark will be able to talk to (Y/N) without making it sound suspicious.
" How's it going Bruce? " Clark asked.
" I don't know. (Y/N) is behaving well and I am suspicious. You need to use your uncle powers and talk to him. "
Clark chuckled at the uncle powers. He knew that (Y/N) loved him a lot.
" I will try to fish something out of him. "
" Thank you Clark. "
Clark got nothing. (Y/N) was either behaving because he wanted to or he was hiding something.
" Nothing Bruce. "
" What? " Bruce asked.
" Yup. He is either behaving well just because he wants to or he is hiding something. Nothing in between. "
" Oh (Y/N), what are you doing to me? "
He glanced at his son, now with Tim and Dick, who guarding him from the reporters who clearly wanted to talk to young boy.
The gala was over, there was no trouble and the boys went up to their rooms. Bruce talked with Clark for a bit, before escorting him out and going upstairs to his own room.
He stopped by Damian's once he heard Jason and some laughing that was far too child like. He opened the door and sighed. (Y/N) was on the carpet in the room, Damian sitting on his bed, looking amused. Jason was next to (Y/N) holding Damian's blades while (Y/N) was hypnotized by them.
" So this is the reason why he was behaving so well. " Bruce said.
(Y/N) didn't even react to Bruce being here.
" Okay, 15 more minutes then he is off to bed and we are off to patrol. Okay? " Bruce asked both of his sons.
They both nodded and Bruce went to the cave. He laughed to himself for a second, relishing in the fact that if (Y/N) wants to become a Robin, he will be the most annoying one.
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thekillingjoke-haha · 3 years
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We’re Batshit Crazy
@spnquotebingo​ Word count:1,609
Summary: Love isn't all that perfect sometimes love is crazy especially when the Hero is in love with said crazy.
Gotham AU
Jason Todd(Jensen Ackles) x Villan!Reader
Enemies and Lovers (none of that "to" bs)
Gotham Recasting: Batman=John, Dick Grayson(second Robin not first) =Sam ,Tim Drake=Adam, Joker(ledger style)=Lucifer, Harley Quinn=Lilith,ect.
Warnings: Mention of death, blood, guns, and violence
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The mad laughter rung out into the night sky as the purple Lamborghini hit corners with violently sharp turns. "Oh puddin I just love family night!~" The pale platinum blonde giggled as the man with green dyed hair licked his smiling lips. A bubble of laughter came from the back seat he turned around to see his princess looking out the small back window. "Batsy batsy batsy" Her low/high pitched giggle caused a crazy chain reaction as the bat mobile hurried to catch up. "Always ruining our fun,huh,princess?" The clown king shifted his gray-ish blue order into the mirror grinning making the scars on his face raise into a sinister smile at the look of pure chaos in his daughter's e/c eyes. "Not tonight! Not on my birthday!!" She said as she smiled reaching under the seat to pull out a Tommy gun. Climbing to the front seat sitting on her mothers lap she leaned out the passenger window. "Go back to the Rat cave your not gonna put a downer on my weekend!" Y/n yelled shooting off round towards the tires,windshield,and headlights.
The mobile didn't seem to have a scratch as as a motorcycle pulled up beside it. Slipping back in the car the younger women pouted looking at get parents. "He called his little birdie no doubt the replacements in the car." Y/n huffed as she dug around for more fire power. "Puddin we have a visitor.~" The red mask gazed at us as he lifted a forearm pistol. Shots were fired and Joker took a hard right almost like tron the motorcycle quickly turned into a ally to avoid being hit. "Sorry Princess might have to cut tonight shot." He said licking his lips as a thump came from the roof making the youngest clown snarl her eye crazed as she shot above her as the purple car swerved wildly. "YOU'RE RUINING MY BIRTHDAY,BATS!!!" Y/n cackled madly a mixture of her parents laughed till the magazine ran out.
They got to one of their warehouses where Jokers men were armed to the teeth. The clown mask had black soulless eyes and immediately fired the moment the batmobile entered. Y/n skipped out of the purple Lamborghini she got on her tippy toes and kissed her dad on the cheek. "I got the hooded punk. Can you clip the bats wings for me...a little present?!" He laughed as he armed himself with a shotgun. "Anything for my princess." The f/c sf/c female clown skipped away knowing that the motorcycle riding vigilante was hot on her tail. That's how she found herself on the roof tops jumping the gaps as heavy footfalls followed. Her loud laugh echoed as she leaped to a smaller building hiding behind a vent the moment the brown leather jacket came into view she tackled the tall man. They were both panting as a grin pulled on the clowns lips.
Y/n POV
"Caught ya,Jay bird." I giggled pulling of the helmet his apple green eyes covered by a second mask stared at me he chuckled as his hand slipped above his head in mock surrender. "Yeah you caught me,beautiful." Leaning down I kiss him my hands pushed into his cheeks my thumb running over the scarred J. We've been dating for awhile now ever since dad kidnapped the second Robin at seventeen. I was fifteen at the time and dad had me at his side as he tortured him.I was always there to stitched him up and put burn cream after shock therapy I didn't know how we got attached maybe because he wanted to rebel a little by talking to me or someone around his age saw the same if not worse shit.
Six years ago(Y/n 15 Jason 17)
"Why are you helping me?" Looking up his head was strapped down along with his arms and legs. I shrugged my shoulders I knew who he was if I wiped off the make up and temp dyed my hair I was the honor student in the same class as him. Jason Todd anyone with eyes had a thing for him,but after removing his mask it wasn't hard to piece together who the bat fam is. "I know what my dad has planned for you Jay. This is just a band-aid on a gunshot wound and might I say that's very unhelpful." This was the first I spoke to him and it wasn't long before Dad beat him to death.
Two years later.
I sat in the back of the car as Frost drove. We just left the cemetery. "Why are we doing this,n/n." He asked looking in the rear view mirror at me. I'm seventeen now my thoughts screamed at me. Why was I trying to bring him back? "Because I crazy that why!" I giggled as we grew closer to the lazapit. He was dressed in a black suit with red tie his body sunk into the water as I waited. A loud gasp drew my attention as he shot up a white streak in his hair. "Heya sleeping beauty." Looking over in shock he lowly made his way looking like a baby deer. "I'm alive,but h-how?" His green eyes looked at me. "A Ghoul owed me a few favors I just asked to use his fountain of youth." Handing him a towel and some clothes. "Sorry about the outfit,but Arkham does have one size fits all." Jason chuckled as he started to dry off.I realized why I brought him back. I was crazy about him.
Two more years later(two years ago)
Jason wanted to stay dead he didn't go back to His dad and brother after he realized that neither of them tried and save him. It was sad to see,but it brought Jason closer to me and he started to trust me and I gave trust in return. Blood coated my hands while some was on my face. Looking at Jay some was speckled on his cheeks taking the pockets square out of the mobsters coat I wiped it off he looked down at me his arm slipped around my waist pulling me closer my breath hicked. "Will you be my girlfriend,my little jester?" A large smile grew on my face as my arms went around his neck pulling him down further. "Gladly,Jay bird." I kissed him not caring if my lipstick stained his lips and he didn't seem to care either as the kiss grew more intense. We shared our first kiss at nineteen surrounded by dead bodies as sirens and the unmistakable sound of the armed batmobile. At least he's as crazy about me as I am about him.
One year ago. (Jason POV for a sec)
I came to Bruce I hate to admit it but I needed advice about the one think he knew best. Women. It was just a couple of months ago he found out I was alive and shocker he managed to drive Dicky boy to Blüdhaven to get away from him to get his own image and not just Robin. Oh and surprise surprise when out of robins he had a spare like a tire and it's name was Tim. Nevermind that I stood across from Bruce in his home main office he had a frown on his face. "You're dating someone and its serious and I didn't know about it?" He asked trying to deduct everything. "I've been dating her ever since I came back. As strange as it might sound,but I want us to be something more." That's when the billionaire playboy stood up standing just a inch shorter then myself.
"Life is short Jason and you've experienced that first hand if you feel that both of you are perfect enough to be more then go for it." Perfect wasn't realistic nothing was ever perfect my life isn't perfect her life sure as hell isn't she's the clown princess I'm a bat son. Maybe that what makes us so good together the fact that it would have never really happened any other way life is just crazy like that.
Present
Staring into those vexing green eyes always brought me back. We're both twenty-one him being older only by a couple of months. "Happy birthday,gorgeous." His voice brought me back as my smile grew. We were standing up now he held a box wrapped in my two favorite colors. "Awe you shouldn't have." I grab it and opened it a gun was inside it was red and gold revolver it looked like my moms love/hate gun,but it said King/Queen. Looking at Jay I reached to hug him when suddenly he dropped to one knee pulling out a box with a beautiful f/c ring and ruby gem. "This feels over due. You took care of me when I was considered enemy number one. You brought me back from the grave when my own family didn't try. And this might sound stupid,but I had a crush on you in middle school you were one of the only people that didn't give me pity after Bruce adopted a street kid." He licked his lips as he gave of a small smile. "Together we are far from perfect, but we are good. You complete me...Y/n M/n Napier become my queen?" My eyes glossed over with tears my make up running down the pale foundation. "Oh my god of course!!!" I jumped into his arms hugging him tightly before letting him slip on the ring. "I love you." "I love you more crazy." I chuckle it sounded watery in my throat. "If I'm crazy then that makes two of us. You wanted to marry me." Yep we're both batshit crazy.
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A/n: Quote= We are far from perfect, but we are good. ~Supernatural
Is it just me or does Jensen look fucking hot as Red Hood?! I'm mean he's definitely a reason to move to Gotham
Well first crossover AU in my bingo card
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bumblesimagines · 3 years
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Part 14
Request: Yes or No
TW: Vision dying, the snap victims
Did I almost cry while writing this? Hell ya lmao I had to watch the movie in order to get everything right but im also just a big crybaby lol
Three for the price of one? More likely than you think
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You gently leaned Vision against a branch, taking a seat beside him. You looked over at Wanda as she landed nearby. She rushed over to you and Vision.
"Are you two okay?" Wanda asked softly, placing a gentle hand on Visions cheek. He groaned in pain, hand going to the Mind Stone. You frowned, touching his arm.
"What? What is it?" Wanda asked, watching him in concern.
"He's here." Vision breathed out, looking around in a panic. You swallowed, a chill running down your spine. Wanda stared at him, a shakey breath leaving her. The team quickly grouped, keeping an eye out for Thanos. You met Buckys gaze, giving him a tired smile as he helped you up.
"You alright?" He asked. You nodded, leaning against him. You noticed movement, turning your head and seeing the giant. You took a small step away from Bucky, watching him.
"Cap... That's him." Bruce confirmed. Steve nodded, beginning to walk towards him. You watched as he effortlessly took out everyone. You glanced back at Wanda and Vision as Vision tried convincing her to destroy the stone. You frowned, looking forward.
"(Y/N)." Bucky grabbed your arm, frowning. You looked at him, offering a small smile.
"We'll be fine, Bucky." You assured before you walked forward, looking at Thanos. You raised your hands, making roots grab onto Thanos. They wrapped around his arms and neck, pulling back. Even if they didn't stop him, it saved Wanda time. You lowered one hand, crouching down and picking up the dagger. Thanos grunted, struggling against the roots. He lunged forward, the roots snapping.
"Oh, shit." You breathed out. You were close enough to stab the side of his stomach before he grabbed your shoulder, tossing you aside and throwing the dagger as well. You were thrown against a tree, making it snap.
"Fuck!" You grunted, head spinning. You shut your eyes tightly, opening them and seeing Wanda using her powers in the Mind Stone. She cried but didn't stop until it finally broke, sending a blast through the area. You looked up, watching Thanos approach Wanda.
"I know how you feel." Thanos said sympathetically. Wanda glared up at him through watery eyes.
"You could never." She whispered. Thanos gently patted her head, continuing towards where Vision once was. He rewound time so Vision was slowly constructed again.
"No!" Wanda screamed, running forward but she was thrown back. Thanos picked Vision up by the throat, pulling the Mind Stone out of his forehead. Your throat went dry as Vsion turned gray and limp. Thor finally appeared, throwing his axe in Thanos chest. You slowly crawled towards Wanda, brushing her hair out of her face.
"Wanda?" You stared down at her, trying to blink away tears. Wanda slowly sat up, a horrified gasp leaving her when she saw Vision. You looked up, seeing Thanos half burnt body and half destroyed gauntlet. He made a portal, going through it before anyone could react.
"Vision.." Wanda whimpered.
"Steve? (Y/N)?" You turned towards Bucky, eyes widening as he fell, turning to dust.
"Bucky?" You called out softly, watching Steve touch the dust in shock.
"Sam?" You called out in a panic, standing up and looking around.
"I'm here." Sam stood, stumbling forward but he fell, turning into a pile of dust.
"(Y/N).." Wanda whispered, making you turn to look at her. She turned to dust as well, panicked breaths leaving you.
"Where are they? What's going on?" You asked with a trembling voice, tears beginning to slip down your cheeks.
"He did it." Steve whispered. You furrowed your brows, making eye contact with Natasha. She frowned, approaching you.
"Oh, baby.." She whispered, giving you a tight hug. You hugged her back, mind racing. You suddenly pulled back.
"Mom and dad.." You breathed out. Natasha's lips parted, nodding. Steve slowly stood, picking Visions body up. The team made their way to the city. Okoye met up with the remaining Dora Milaje, telling them the news of T'Challa. By the time you all reached the city, T'Challa's mother and sister had gotten word. The Queen Mother greeted you and the team with a solemn look on her face. You could tell she was trying to stay strong and fight back tears.
"I need to go see them." You said quietly. Ramonda had Ayo take you and Natasha to a jet. Ayo held a strong face though her eyes were watered as she piloted. Natasha placed a gentle hand on your shoulder. You stayed silent, staring at the floor. Your mind went blank, trying to focus on calming yourself down. You and Natasha were dropped off at the farm. You felt immense relief upon seeing Clint, running towards him.
"Clint!"
(Y/N), oh thank god!" Clint quickly caught you, arms tightly wrapping around you. You couldn't stop the sobs that wrecked your body, legs buckling beneath you. You and Clint fell to the ground, still holding onto each other.
"They're gone.." You whispered, sniffling afterward as your body trembled.
"Bucky, Sam, Vision, Wanda.. All of them.. They just.. They just turned to dust." You told him in a shakey voice as you pulled back. You could literally see Clints heart break in half. You sniffled, noticing hotdogs on the bench outside.
"Where's mom?" You asked softly, looking at Clint. He stayed silent, staring at the ground. Your brows furrowed as you stared at him.
"Dad?"
"They're gone too, aren't they?" Natasha asked softly, standing behind you. Your face dropped, staring at him as your bottom lip trembled.
"No, no.. They can't.. They couldn't have.." You stood up, stumbling slightly. You glanced at the bench, walking towards the house.
"Mom? Lila? Cooper? Nate?" You called into the empty house, searching for your family. Every room downstairs was empty. You quickly went upstairs, almost tripping as you entered each room. Cooper and Lila's rooms were as messy as always but with no sign of them. You entered Nathaniels' room, almost stepping on a drawing of his. You reached down, picking it up with shakey hands.
"Oh, Nate.." It was of the whole family. It was poorly drawn but it was easy to tell who was who. Tear drops fell onto the paper. You walked towards your room, sitting on the bed. You held tightly into the drawing, holding it against your chest as you cried. You took in short breaths and closed your eyes, letting out a scream full of anger, sadness, and exhaustion. When you opened your eyes, you saw most of your room covered in ice.
"I'm so fucking tired.." You whispered, watching the ice slowly retract.
"I can't have one good thing without it being taken." You muttered, looking out the window. Natasha comfored Clint, most likely having explained everything to him. Natasha left not long after, taking a motorcycle. You licked your lips, hearing Clint step inside the house. It was too silent. You were so used to hearing Laura talking or humming along to whatever song played on the radio, Cooper attempt to teach Nate new words, Lila ask Clint about his work as Hawkeye. You heard Clint heavy footsteps head up the stairs and stop at your door.
"You should take a break from work." Clint said quietly. You kept your stare on the window, mind blank again.
"Okay.." You heard Clint walk away from your room, heading back downstairs. You let out a shakey sigh, reaching out to the device you used to speak to Bucky with. You clicked on the button.
Calling White Wolf...
Call failed.
Your jaw clenched, eyes watering again. Your brows furrowed, noticing one option appear.
Replay previous calls?
You hesitantly clicked on it, brows lifted and lips parting as recordings of all the calls you made with Bucky appeared. You could listen to his voice and see his face again on repeat. You felt some sense of relief. You stood up, grabbing some clothes and a towel. You entered the bathroom, stripping and grunting softly. You turned around, looking at the mirror.
"Fuck.." You breathed out, seeing the bruises. You sighed, turning on the shower and waiting for it to heat. You entered, standing under the water. You watched the blood and dirt go down the drain, slightly leaning against the wall.
"What the hell are we gonna do now?" You closed your eyes, running a hand over your face. You licked your lips, finishing your shower and getting out. You carefully dried off, changing and stepping out. You grabbed your phone, checking the news. Half of Earths' population gone. There was confusion, chaos, and fear.
"Where the fuck is Tony?" You asked yourself, noticing some articles about him missing. They had been published before people turned to dust. You clicked on the video, watching it.
"Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, was last seen in his suit flying towards what appeared to be a space ship. Since then, he has not made an appearance and his future wife, Pepper Potts, has neither denied or confirmed his disappearance."
"This is a big fat shit show." You whispered, turning off your phone and standing up. You left your room, heading down the steps and seeing Clint staring at Lilas' old toy bunny.
"I didn't know Tony was getting married." You said quietly, watching him. Clint gave an amused smirk, nodding as he looked at you.
"Neither of us were invited.. Wonder why." Clint said softly. You approached him, sitting beside him and leaning against him.
"At least we have each other."
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Skirts and dresses Part 4
Part1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 5
Tag list: @purplefreakwolffish  @mayucerise​
This chapter is for @sarcastich​​ and @starkeraddictbaby​
Thanks to Gypsywoman13 for beta-reading!
CW: genderfluid Loki, Kinda asshole Thor
PeterParkerBingo2021: square Pet Names (card below)
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Thor & Loki
Because Peter had been fairly young when he moved inside the compound, they had put his room next to Tony’s quarters since he was the one in charge of their youngest member. Then one day a door appeared in the middle of his room, connecting it to the Stark’s private quarters. They had a long discussion about boundaries: “Ask before putting doors in my bedroom” and “don’t threaten people because they hurt me” etc. Tony had argued it was easier (it was, but that was not the question) because they spend more and more time together. Which was true. 
Tony and Pepper had started to teach Peter some things about business practice. They took him to smaller meetings and introduced him as Tony’s intern; it suited Peter very much. That, plus his patrols, as well as other Avenger business, like training, and his new business classes...Peter was now even busier than he already was.
Except on Sundays. Sundays were days Peter could rest, sleep, visit his aunt May, hang with Ned and MJ, and watch movies with Bucky the other Avengers.
Every Sunday morning, before leaving their quarters, Peter and Tony would eat the most decadent brunch that Peter would let Tony buy him. From all the changes that happened in his life since he got adopted by Tony Stark, Sunday brunches were certainly Peter’s favorites. He loved those calm moments with the man that he admired so much. He also loved that he could put on whatever clothes he wanted because FRIDAY would only let people in the know enter.
That Sunday, they were finishing their meal when Steve entered. He briefly stopped at the soft pink hoodie, gray and pink plaid skirt, and long white socks Peter was wearing before dismissing it and greeting the two men.
“So, Steve, what can we do for you?” Tony asked, forgoing the pleasantries. Peter knew Tony hated being interrupted during Sunday brunches, and saw that Steve started to move from one leg to the other, a bit nervous. Peter frowned.
“Oh, I-I mean, I wanted to apologize for-” Peter tried to interrupt Steve, he had told him many times that Steve was forgiven, but the man was stubborn and didn’t let him talk. “I know, you already told me, but I- I made this for you.” Steve gave Peter a piece of paper. 
On the paper was a beautiful drawing of Peter in the purple dress that he had been wearing when Steve had discovered his secret. Peter was startled out of his stunned silence when his dad gently took the paper from his hands.
Tony simply whistled when he saw the drawing. “Aunt Peggy had told me you could draw, Rogers, but this is something else.” Steve looked at Tony, in shock.
“Au-Aunt Peggy? But you-you weren’t-” 
Tony snorted, irked. “I went to her grave later, Rogers, because there was an emergency, and if there was something Aunt Peggy could understand, it was emergencies. She was Howard’s friend, and my godmother.” Peter, who had been told the story, silently stroked his dad’s back in support as he continued. “We also fought a lot when you came back.” Steve opened his mouth to speak, but Tony didn’t let him. “Not that it’s any of your business, Capsicle, but who do you think covered the truth about Howard’s death? Who do you think had enough power for that? Peggy Carter. She let me think my father killed my mom because he was a fucking alcoholic.”
Steve looked as if he had swallowed a lemon, grimacing. “I didn’t know. I am sorry, Tony.”
Tony lifted his hand. “I don’t want to talk about it anymore.” He lifted the paper with Steve’s drawing on it, looking at it pensively. “You’re very talented. We should make you an art studio. There is an empty room with great lighting.” Tony turned to Peter to watch him. “What d’you think kid? Wanna design it?” 
Peter felt excited to be offered this opportunity; he nodded with way too much enthusiasm. It made Tony smile, proud.
“You’re gonna make some blueprints, and we will see with the Captain what he needs and likes. No, Cap, don’t argue, it will be good training for the kid. Now, Steve, if you don’t mind, I was having brunch with my kid.”
Peter only had 30 seconds to thank Steve for the drawing and promise him he would make the best art studio there was before Steve left. After Brunch, Peter framed the drawing and put it on his shelf with the piece of his first skirt and the picture of his dad in a dress.
--
Later that day, while Peter and Tony were looking at a movie, before heading out for a diner with Aunt May, someone crashed into their quarters through the window.
Tony was ready to fight in seconds; his watch changed into a piece of armor around his right fist, while his left arm pushed Peter behind him, only to find that it was Thor, son of Odin, that had crashed on the ground. Peter couldn’t help but find it kind of cute that his dad would try to protect Peter with his body when Peter could take the most damage.
“For fuck’s sake, Point Break, what the ever-loving fuck?” Tony let the gauntlet recede back into his watch and put his hand on his heart. “I have a heart condition, you know? And we have doors. FRI, baby, tell everyone in the compound there is no immediate emergency. Put the compound in code orange until further notice,” Tony turned to look at Peter, seeing the pink skirt, the hoodie, and the panicked glances his kid was giving, then added, “Tell them there is no need to come and lock the quarters immediately.” 
Peter relaxed some and started to play with the hem of his skirt. 
“I apologize, Man of Iron. It seems like I missed the door.” Thor stood up from where he had crashed, and he opened his arms to hug Tony. “It has been too long my friend. How are you doing?” Tony frowned, but he let the god hug him. 
After they separated, Tony started to give instructions to FRIDAY for the reparations while Thor turned to look at Peter. There were a few seconds where Thor paused to take in how Peter was dressed before he widened his eyes.
Before Peter could react, Thor bowed deeply before speaking. “Good day, Lady Peter.” 
Peter winced. Why would he be a lady? Just because he was wearing a skirt?
“I-I, no, Thor. I-I am a man.” Peter hated how his voice shivered. 
Thor righted himself, beaming at Peter as if nothing had just happened. “Good, how are you doing Man of Spiders?” 
Peter looked at the god, completely lost by what had just happened. “I-I am fine? Thank you, mister Thor,” Peter said with a small voice. 
The god nodded happily. “I am happy to hear that.” Thor promptly turned to Tony. “Man of Iron, I am in great need of a favor.” 
Tony scowled looking at the damage. “Is it more important than repairing the hole in my wall?” 
Thor’s face became serious in a blink, making Peter shiver. “I am afraid it is really important, my friend,” Thor said in a deep voice. 
--
The meeting had been going on for hours, and Peter was exhausted. 
Thor wanted their help to get some information out of his brother Loki. The Asgardians had a reason to think that Loki hadn’t been the one behind the invasion and could even have been a victim of the scepter like Barton and the others, but Loki wouldn’t talk. Thor hoped that maybe someone on Earth could help them because they had tried everything.
The news was welcomed by an uproar, led by Hawkeye and Fury, and had calmed down after Thor had explained that if his fears were correct, there was something worse coming to Earth. He also promised that they wouldn’t need to bring Loki for them to interrogate him and that there was a magic mirror they could use to talk to him.
It was decided the mirror would be locked in Tony’s lab, the most secure room at the compound.
However, they all forgot Peter had unlimited access to the room.
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The first time Peter saw Loki, Peter was walking along the glass walls of the main lab. He could see Natasha and Maria Hill looking frustrated at a mirror. In the mirror, there was a gorgeous woman with long, raven black hair; she had piercing green eyes, green lipstick, and she was wearing a stunning, black leather dress. 
If Peter hadn’t been gay, and stupidly in love attracted to Bucky, he knew that he could have fallen for this beautiful lady.
Then his brain started to work again and realization clicked: The woman was Loki. Loki was wearing (and rocking) a dress. He looked like a woman, but how? When she/he/the God of Mischief saw Peter, they winked. Peter startled and simply walked faster to the B-Lab where Bruce was waiting for him.
--
Peter couldn’t get Loki out of his mind. The God didn’t look uncomfortable wearing a dress or looking like a woman in front of his enemies. 
After some days, Peter decided to go to the main source of information about Loki: Thor.
“Oh, yes, Loki sometimes, uhm, switches? Mother always said to respect the gender he looks like, but you know that Loki is my brother, so it was difficult at first.” Thor massaged his neck, uneasy. “But then, Loki started to play vicious pranks on the people who would call him a man when he was dressed like a woman. So, I learned to, uh, call Loki a lady when he wears a dress.”
And then Peter understood. “That's why you called me a lady the other day!” 
Thor nodded. “But luckily you don’t ask me to call you a woman.” 
Peter frowned. “Why do you say luckily? I mean, I don’t think there is anything wrong with asking someone to call you a woman if… you feel like a woman?” Thor, confused, looked at Peter and was about to reply, but Tony (since when had he been in the room?) answered first, making Peter and Thor startle.
“No, there is nothing wrong, Peter. Loki is genderfluid, which means that they don’t identify themself as having a fixed gender.” Tony, who was at the door, walked into the room and up to Peter. “We asked Loki and he said you could use the pronouns depending on what he looks like. It’s easier because Loki is a shifter, and can change depending on his moods. But if you ever meet another genderfluid person, you can just ask them what gender they identify with at that moment.” 
Peter nodded. It made sense. 
Thor looked a bit crushed when he started to speak again. “So, it’s not only Loki?” Tony simply shook his head. “Oh. I think I need to talk to my br-Loki.” With those words, the god left the room.
--
Peter did some research about genders - Tony helped - and he concluded that he was a man that liked to cross-dress and that there was nothing wrong with that. Peter had felt very loved that his dad, who was always so busy, had taken the time to explain all of those terms to Peter until they found the ones that felt right.
But Peter was a curious person, and it was what led him to be bitten by a radioactive spider in the first place... Peter wanted to talk to Loki. He wanted to talk about the dress, and about being genderfluid. He knew that the god was not a good being, but Loki was already in prison. What could go wrong?
--
“The mighty Avengers are sending me a child, now? Interesting.” Loki’s bitter words made Peter flinch. Peter silently closed the door behind him, before he entered the lab.
“No. I- I mean, I am an Avenger, but they didn’t send me.” Peter nervously played with the plaid shirt he was wearing that day.
“Then why are you here?” 
Peter lifted his head and looked directly at Loki for the first time. He noted that Loki was in a male form. 
“I learned that you are genderfluid. I- I just wanted to talk.” 
Loki’s face softened a little bit. “Oh, yes. People of Midgard have been strangely open-minded about it.” His face then hardened again. “What do you want? Do you want to see the shift? Do you want me to become a female?” 
Peter winced. 
“What? No! Only if it’s what you want. But, no, who would want you to do that? You’re not some kind of animal.” Peter was horrified, just thinking about it. Loki huffed but said nothing, watching Peter with piercing eyes. Peter took a deep breath and gathered his courage. “I-I like to wear dresses. It is called cross-dressing here.” 
Loki looked at Peter like he was analyzing Peter’s very soul. “Why are you telling me this, human?” he seemed perplexed.
“I saw you in that dress the last time, and you were gorgeous. I mean, that dress, it looked like it had been made just for you.” Peter couldn’t contain the excitement in his voice. Loki raised an eyebrow, but Peter could see that he was fighting a smile.
“That would be because it was crafted for me. I am a prince of Asgard, little one.” The reply was unexpected, and Peter felt his eyes open with shock that was rapidly replaced by glee.
“Oh yes, my da- Mr. Stark let a tailor come to the tower, and he wanted to tailor some things, but I wasn't ready yet. Mr. Stark said that the man could come back later. ” 
Loki didn’t fight his smile this time.
“And why weren’t you ready, yet, dear?”
--
Peter and Loki talked a big part of the night until Peter started to yawn too much, then Loki sent him to his room. As days went on, after his patrol and doing some homework, Peter visited every night to talk about stuff with Loki.
--
“By the Norns! Dear Spider, why would you not simply tell the man that you want him?” Loki asked, sitting against the wall of his prison.
“What? No! He doesn’t feel that way about me,” Peter answered stubbornly while painting his nails with a green nail polish that had been approved by Loki.
“You won’t know until you try, dear.” Peter shrugged and changed the subject.
--
Of course, after a visit one night, they were discovered. While Tony and Natasha (and Bucky) hadn’t been really happy about it, there was nothing they could do or say to change Peter’s mind.
--
“You what?” Peter asked, dumbfounded.
“I stabbed the mongrel,” Loki answered, way too smugly if you asked Peter.
“Because he slapped your ass? Isn’t that a bit extreme?”
“Oh my sweet, sweet, little Spider. If you let men get away with unwanted touching, they will think it is alright to do it again and again. No one should dare touch a lady like that without consequences.” Loki played with the knife that had been in his hand since they started to talk that day.
“Yes, but still, Thor is your brother.” Peter never had had a sibling, but if he had, he wouldn’t have stabbed them, for sure.
“After that, neither Thor, nor any of the savages he called ‘friends’, ever touched me without my consent.” The smile Loki sent his way made Peter shiver.
“Yeah, ok, fair.” The god did heal fast, so Peter guessed that it was okay-ish.
--
Peter had been surprised when a raven had given Peter two identical letters one morning after breakfast. He was even more surprised when the letters ended up being Loki’s complete confession. One had been addressed to ‘The Mighty Avengers’ and the other to ‘Sweet Spider’. 
Loki explained how he had fallen into Thanos’ lap after the destruction of the rainbow bridge; he mentioned the torture, the scepter, and how the beating that the Hulk gave him had helped him evade his conditioning. He also laid out Thanos' strengths and weaknesses, including how and when to beat him.
At the end, Loki wrote that he would never have written his confession if it weren’t for Peter. 
Peter then took the last page, where Loki had drawn them both and had it framed to be placed on his beloved shelf.
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JayTim, flirting, falling in love and cuddles and JJ Tim who gor adopted by Harley and Ivy pretty please??
Sweetie, you just jumped on my train of JJ fics, I hope you don't mind that I added a little bit of smut
I'm so sorry it took me that long to write it, I hope you like it!
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30 days
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The first time he heard about it he was under the ground. He felt like he was choking, his helmet somewhere unknown and with it his communication with Oracle. He isn't talking to B (not after he chose the fucking Joker over him) but he does help Nightwing sometimes, and oh, did he wished right now that he would have never let Dick in his safehouse.
Nightwing and Red Hood were about to bust a drag ring, but the thing is, it was an ambush, so now they're both under ground, Hood's leg impaled to the ground by an iron pillar from one of the walls that exploded and that they're buried under, his helmet in an unknown place and 'wing trying to call for help.
Jason tried to slow his breath but being under ground is bringing back bad memories (He can't breathe, he's locked, and all he want right now is his dad-) of being six feet under and he's hysterical- because everything is hurting and broken and half his face are burned and he can't breathe so please, please he just want his dad, "please dad come save me"-
He's so gone into his mind, letting his panic control him that he's flinching away when Dick touching his shoulder, but it's pulling him out of his head (and just when did the tears started to spill out of his eyes?), and Dick is looking at him, the whites lenses of his domino mask are gone and instead Jason's getting those blue eyes that are full with concern.
"It's okay Jay" Dick smiled at him, a small smile that somehow made Jason believe that it's okay. "B and baby bat are on their way right now," Dick's hand found Jason's and he squeezed it in reassuring. Jason returned the squeeze. "We will be fine"
...
"Did someone ever told you about the kid who almost killed Joker?" Dick asked after couple minutes of silence, when Jason's breath is under control and he isn't so much as hysterical as he was couple of minutes before.
Jay turned his head to Dick, "No" his voice was hoarse, too hoarse for his own ears but Dick didn't seems to mind, he just nodded his head and smiled softly at him.
"He was thirteen years old back then, Joker took him, when Babs still was Batgirl" And at that moment Dick's comn beeped and after five minutes they were out of the ground, Bruce and Damian next to Dick, checking if he's fine while Jason took his helmet, the hole in his leg isn't that bad and when Dick looking at him the Red Hood already swing away.
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The second time he heard about it was because he wanted to, he was curious and he wanted to know what happened to the kid, what made a thirteen years old kid almost kill the Joker.
So, he was on his couch, his leg bandaged and a cup of hot tea on the coffe table, his laptop open and working and the reading lamp's orange light made his shadow look like some villain from kids cartoon.
It's hard to find anything about it but he is (A bat) Red Hood, if he wants to he'll find out what happened back then. And he want to.
So Jason cracked his fingers and started to work.
The seconds became to minutes that became to hours of work and clicking on his keyboard, it's hard to find anything because apparently this whole story is shushed and all Jason gathered until now came from a video of the news report and all they said there was that Joker broke out of Arkham and decided he wanted a son, kidnapped some unlucky kid and deleted the boy's personality with electrical shocks until he becamed Joker Junior, and then he kept torturing the kid until the Batman and Batgirl found the kid, broken minded and holding a gun to Joker's head.
It was quite the story, but Jason didn't know what happened later, who the kid was or what happened to him.
But he will, just to know if the kid's okay. Or to ask why he hadn't pulled the trigger..
So he kept digging, looking for anything that may conect to the story. And that's how Jason found himself reading article about Jack and Jent Drake disowning their only child Tim Drake. The kid was only thirteen back then, and all he took before he took off from the face of earth was a stuffed Kola and a camra.
And it may be his curiosity about this because he don't remember the kid and apparently they were neighbors or the JJ thing but he knows that he'll find Tim Drake.
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Jent Drake died two years after she disowned Tim in a car crash, her husband got depressed and started looking for Tim to reown him but then he met Dana Winters.
There was some love story there that Jason wasn't really that interested in reading but in the end they married and left Gotham, never coming back. And the most annoying thing is, that Tim was never found.
But he did found out that there was some kid that helped Harley and Ivy sometimes, he had a faded red hoodie and faded green jeans.
The hoodie's hat always hiding his face and from the little Jason saw, his skin was more white than normal human skin.
Jason couldn't find a lot of photos of the kid but he did find one of Harley hugging the kid.
Jason looked at the photo, it was fuve years old, when Tim desperate and all the JJ thing happened. The way he held himself was familiar to Jason, something deep in his mind, memories that he couldn't remember, but it was there, and Jason knows that this Tim kid is JJ who is also somehow Harley's kid.
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"I need your help"
"Oh that's nice, what aby 'hey Babs, how was your day? Did Dick pissed you off and going to sleep on the couch tonight? Can you please help me with this thing?'"
Jason smiled, shifting the phone that was pressed against his ear "What did Dick did?"
"He was a dick"
"How was your day?"
"What did you wanted help with Jay?"
"Clown boy"
"Hmm?"
"Joker Junior"
A sharp breath "What about him?"
"You know who he is?"
"We found him after he took a dip in the acid, and he was dressed like the Joker, too much make up, green hair, purple suit, couldn't recognise him"
"But you know don't you?"
"Batman doesn't know"
"Well you're Oracle not Batman. It's simple question O, you know? Yes or no?"
"I know"
"I think I know too"
"Who do you think it is?"
"Tim Drake"
"..Yes it's him"
"Why didn't you told Bruce?
"He's a good kid"
"He's with Harley now"
"Tim isn't bad"
"Babs, if he's Joker Junior and he's with Harley he can't be that good"
"Jay, Harley and Ivy gave me the tip to find him and Harley took him in after his parents disowned him, he may be stilling sometimes or helping Harley and Ivy but he is good"
"You kept tabs on him?"
"He's smart, he may have lost a lot of his memories because of the Joker and he is crazy but he have support"
"Does Bruce know you're helping hiding him?"
"No, and he wouldn't. Not until Tim decided that it's fine"
"You're in contact?"
"We're just talking, I'm sending him puzels and riddles and it's helping him keep clean mind"
"Can I talk to him?"
"I can't tell you where he is but I also can't stop you from doing this"
"Thank you Babs"
"Not a problem Jaybird"
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It was a week later that Jason walked into a small unnoticed coffee shop.
The design of the place gave him a feeling of happiness, like it was some kind of home.
He looked through everyone there, couple next to the window, three old ladies sitting in a table for four, chatting and laughing, couple of collage students sitting with something to eat and something warm to drink and typing on their laptops, and on the farthest side of the coffee shop, in a table for two, sat a teen, his hands paler than any human skin, his long hair hiding his face, a coffee cup in front of him and his legs shacking.
"Hello! Can I help you?" A cheerful voice called from the cashier desk, he put on a smile on his face and turned to see a black haired girl, with a big smile on her face.
"Yeah, do you have Eral Gray?"
"We do! Anything else with this?"
"No, thank you"
"Okay, just a minute"
When he got his cup he paid the girl murmuring a "Thank you" and walking to Tim.
When he sat down in front of the teen, icy blue eyes looked at his face, and his breath hitched when he saw the little cuts on at each end of his mouth, creating a smile.
"Hey" Jason said, smiling at Tim.
"Hey.." Tim's voice almost didn't reached his ears and Jason's smile grew wider when Tim smiled at him. A shy little amazing smile.
"I'm Jason"
"T-Tim"
"Nice to meet you"
"Why are you here?"
"I wanted tea"
"You aren't scared?" Tim's eyes looked a bit insane when he said the last word, his smile grew wider and he leaned closer to the table. The cuts on his face and his pale skin made him look like Joker but there was also something else there, something in his eyes that said 'Pleas don't be scared' and Jason swallowed and forced his nerves to calm down.
"No, you actually seems nice"
Tim blinked once.
Twice.
And then his smile became nicer, less dangerous and more shy. He relaxed and took a sip from his coffee.
Jason smiled, sipping from his own cup while making a note in his head to be careful with this one.
They drank a couple more cups together, chatting about nothing in particular and when Tim excused himself and left, Jason found a paper next to the cup.
He opened it because of his dammed curiosity and bis breath hitched.
'Ha ha ha'
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It was in the middle of the night, the streets lamps flickered on and off every couple of seconds, and the stars were hidden in the sky, behind the clouds.
His parents just left the town. Without telling him. Again. And it's fine, he can't be mad at his parents for leaving him -he is, like his mother says, rotten child- all the time.
But sometimes he wonders if he'll ever be good enough for them to stay. If he'll ever be good enough so his mother wouldn't need to hiss his name through clench teeth and his father to hit him.
Maybe he would never be good enough..
In those nights when he wonders about it, he goes to a walk. It's always makes him calm and shuts his mind down. It's leaving him with the feeling of wholenesses, like some how the wind that hit his body in cold sharp hit is welcoming, or the cold of the night is like his stuffed Kola -the one he got from Bruce Wayne In a gala that his parents hosted when he was four and since then he hides it from his parents and hugging it when he need comfort- or like the silence out here is better than the silence inside the empty house.
And maybe, just maybe hr would see his heros.
And as Tim kept walking he could barely hear this cursed laugh, followed by the soft like song-
Mary had a little lamb
Little lamb, little lamb
Mary had a little lamb...
"Cutie pie?" His mama's voice rang, it was muffled but it was still there. "I'm hearing laughing, it's a good joke?"
A knock on his door "Sweetheart?" His laugh grew and his eyes burned, tears dropping from his eyes.
"Timmy?"
He hugged his legs to his chest, laughing and crying and this song is stuck in his head and he can't stop it and-
"Mary had a little lamb"
Mama's hands are around him, hugging him and petting his hair "Shhh shh shh, everything's fine baby, I'm here"
He can't breathe and the song is on full volume in his head but mama's here and mama is safety, she's safety. He's safe. Safe
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"What the hell were you thinking?" Oracle's voice rang through the comn in his helmet.
"You need to be more specific than that O"
"Tim blocked me, Selina is mad at Bruce because one of his kids hurt her niece, Harley and Tim are nowhere to be found and Selina and Ivy are planning something"
"I didn't hurt Tim and I don't know why you told ma all the other stuff"
"Hood, Tim's smart, maybe too much smart but his mind is broken, he's crazy and genius"
"Okay and..?"
"He wants to go -and I’m quoting him- Boom he always wanted everyone to know that he's Harley's kid, and I always made him take more time, think about it more the fact that he blocked me means that I can't tell him to sit back anymore"
"You can remove it though"
"I did, and he just throw his phone away"
"So I broke him?"
"No, Joker broke him you just set him off"
"Shit"
"Yes. Shit"
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"Wohhooo" Was shout out to the sky as Tim set in shopping cart, Harley -in her rollerblades- holding the handles of the cart, and they're both 'driving' down a road, laughing.
The air hit Tim's face in the best way he could have ever imagined and he laughed so hard that his cheedk burned, and maybe he ripped his stiches oncr again today but he dosen't care.
He is happy. So, so happy, like he was with this hot guy in the coffee shop, before his meltdown.
But right now, right now it's all this.
His mama and him, having fun, his mom and aunty kitty somewhere doing her own thing and everything's okay.
He laughed again as they started to speed up, the wind throwing his hair in any direction possible.
After a few minutes they cane to a stop, his mama's smile is so loving and he hopes that his smile is loving as well.
"Come on sweetie, let's do it" Harley smiled as she gave him the lighter, he jumped out of the cart and lit the lighter, his eyes sparking as the fire started spreading.
Tim and Harley walked away because they're crazy not stupid.
There faces lit up as the fireworks blew and flew to the sky.
Harley hugged him from behind and he relaxed into his mama's touch, watching the fireworks becoming to words that are shining over Gotham's sky.
30 days
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"Hey Hoodie" A cheerful voice called from behind him.
Red Hood turned around, a gun in his hand just to be met with Tim's lovely smile.
"Chill, chill" The teen said, holding his hands up "I'm not going to hurt you"
"What do you want?" Hood asked, lowering his gun.
"We have never met have we?" Tim said, his smile calm
"I don't think so"
"No, but I did met Robin"
"So you met the Demon"
Tim frowned "No. The second one."
"Don't know him"
"Red Hood can't meet Robin II"
"And why's that?"
"Robin II's dead, dad killed him" Tim shock his head "I don't like dad, I liked Robin II and dad did it because it's funny. It's not!"
Tim looked so frustrated, his eyes big and he's looking at Jason like he hope that he would understand that and, something in Jason change, his face are softer under the helmet and-
"Okay Tim, I know you aren't the Joker."
"I didn't met *you* but we did met, I know Robin and I know Jason and now I know Red Hood?"
"You know who I am"
"No, no no no!" Tim looked him straight in the eyes, like he could see his face behind the helmet "You're Red Hood now, you were Robin and you always were Jason but now you Red Hood, I don't know Red Hood!"
"Okay, okay, relax, you don't know Red Hood, that's fine"
"I need to know Red Hood"
"Why?"
"Because I need Red Hood to help me"
"You need help?"
"Yes"
"Okay, but why Red Hood?"
"Because.. Ummm because- Because of Dad! I need Red Hood to help me kill dad"
To kill.. the Joker.
To kill the Joker.
The Joker dead.
'Yes'
"I would help you, Red Hood and Jason, okay?"
Tim nodded "Yeah, okay."
The sky started to glow and they both looked up, looking at fireworks that formed
29 days
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It was so logical and simple that Jason almost laugh.
He sat next to Tim in some small safehouse, looking at Tim up and down as he was solving Sudoku.
They're waiting for the others to decide exactly who will go in and kill this son of a bitch and aho will make sure that everyone else will be present in that day.
They are waiting for Tim's small family, and Jason smiled at the thought of this family, he once had one and then he died and he was replaced by Stephanie Brown who is now Batgirl so they're fine now. But he doesn't have this family now, all he have are some blurred memories.
Tim let out a little "Yay" with a cute, small giggle that made Jason smile.
"Hey!" Tim suddenly said, looking at Jason with big eyes, Jason looked around him, trying to find something that would make Tim look panoco "What-"
"Are you hurt?" Tim's voice was soft and caring and Jasom heart might have skipped a beat, "No?"
"Than why do you have split lip and bruise on your jaw?"
"I've got into a fight, it's not serious" But Tim was there in seconds, his worry eyes looking at Jason's jaw and just wow- Jason swallowed the lump in his throat when Tim's slender finger touched his lip and-
"I've the best thing to help!" Tim pulled away and his finger caressed Jason's lip in a way that made Jason hold his breath.
And in the next moment Tim putted a chocolate bar in his hand, smiling at him "It help!" He said and Jason huffed a laugh, mentally shacking his head.
"Thanks Timmy" Jason said an smile on his face, opening the chocolate and cutting a line.
It was milk chocolate with pop candy and it was amazing, Jason hummed as he ate it, looking at Tim solving a new sudoku.
After the meeting (if it even can be called that) Jason took the rest of the chocolate bar, just to have something sweet after patrol tonight.
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Jason stripped from his Red Hood gear, stretching his hands out and poping his back.
He took a quick shower and pulled on a sweat pants and grey hoodie from the deep of his closest 'Maybe it's time to do the laundry'.
Jason smiled as the sky were lit in 25 Days and turned the lamp off.
His lip tickled as some kind of reminder that Tim touched him there, he looked so worried and that just warmed Jason's heart.
And that amazing chocolate- maybe he will have to get hurt more just to have it.
He closed hid eyes, ready to fall asleep and then it hit him-
Oh.
Oh.
Oh shit.
He- he have a crush.
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The sun was in the middle of the sky when Jason woke up, blinking into the darkness because the blinds are close.
He groaned as he stretched his body, still in the bed under the warmth of the fluffy blanket. The sleepiness still has her claws clutching on him and made Jason wonder why the hell his bed isn't as comfy whenever he's trying to sleep but is when he tries to wake up.
He almost fell asleep again, but the *Bam! Bam! Bam!* on his door made him jolt up from the bed, the gun that he hides between the mattress and the bed in his hand, walking to the living room without making a sound, looking through the peep hole.
He huffed in relief, opening the door looking at Dick who smiled at him. "You woke me up you asshole"
"Sorry little wing" But Dick didn't sounded sorry at all and that just made him groan.
Jason followed Dick to the kitchen after Dick let himself in, the door closing behind them.
"What are you doing here?"
"I can't visit my little brother?"
"Not your brother" Jason turned around to the pantry to take out a tea bag just when Dick flinched from the words as if they're physically harming him.
"You're my brother, even if you don't see it like that"
"Dick."
"No! You're my brother, I count you as my brother" Dick snap and Jason would lie if he said that that didn't touched his heart, even if it's not true because in the end Dick have his new little brother and also a sister and it's really is fine that Jason isn't part of his family. It is.
So he didn't reply to it, just let Dick think what he wants to. "Do you want to tell me why you actually came or what?" He asked as he started to boil water.
"I wanted to talk to you"
"About?"
"You said you'd this case, how's it going?"
Jason took the teapot off the gas, pouring the hot water to his glass, "I didn't told anyone that I've a case"
"Well no but Babs told me"
"Babs don't know, and she would have asked if she wanted to know" Jason took a sip from his cup and turned around to glare at the older man "What it really is about?"
"Bruce saw you with Harley and Ivy and their kid and he wants to know what you all doing"
Jason saw red for a moment and them took a calming breath, a long sip from his tea and walked his way toward the island, putting his mug down and glaring at his so called brother.
"So you're here on a mission?" His voice was cold and full with venom.
"N-no!"
Jason raised an eyebrow "You just said it"
"I don't care what B wanted, I came for my brother"
"Damian isn't here"
"Jason!"
"What? You want me to say that you didn't came because Bruce said something on me? You don't want to know what I'm doing with Harley, Ivy and their kid? Ah? That's what you're telling me?"
"I-"
"Ha! And you just said we're brothers!"
"We are Jason"
"No! You have your own little family, I'm not part of it, never was!"
"You are! You always were and you always will be!"
And at that moment Jason saw green, throwing his mug down on the island, the shatterd flew everywhere and the hot water started to drip down to the floor.
And as a last resort Dick yelled "TIM DRAKE!"
It made Jason blink, and look at Dick, "What did you just said?"
"Tim Drake, it's this boy Joker kidnapped, Harley and Ivy's kid"
"How do you know this?"
"Well, family of detectives and all"
"What do you want?"
"Is he threating you?"
"What? No!"
"Jay, you can tell me the truth"
"Oh I can?"
"Yes, of course!"
"Okay so fuck off"
"Wh-what?"
"The truth is that I want you to fuck off and don't ever come back. Bye."
"..Jay.."
"I'll throw you out of the window"
"Okay, okay. But.."
"Go!" _____________________________________________
Tim sat on an air conditioner motor that was on the roof of a building, his legs tangling down, one shoe red with zigzag lines on it and the other one yellow with glitters. His pants in a fading green colour and a black-blue t-shirt. And Jason just looked, glad that his helmet hiding his face as a stupid smile crossed his face.
"Hoodie hood!" Tim's cheerful voice made Jason's smile wider, and Tim pushed himself of the air conditioner motor, when his feet touched the roof his yellow shoe started to sparkle with light, like little kids shoes.
"Hey clown kid" Tim smiled, something sweet and beautiful that made butterflies fly in Jason's belly.
"I don't like this helmet today" Tim said, his hands touching lightly at the sides of the red helmet.
"And why's that?"
"I can't see your hair. I love your hair!"
Jason smiled, Tim was just... just.
"Thanks baby clown, I love your hair too"
"Baby clown?"
"Yup"
"I like it"
"Good"
Tim took Jason's hand in his and started walking them to the air conditioner motor.
They both sat down, Tim's hands now in his lap and Jason opened his helmet, setting it next to him.
Tim looked at him, his blue icy eyes glinted and a small smile on his face. Jason looked right back at him, the blue-green eyes looking like some amazing place that kids are being told about in fairy tales.
Jason don't know who moved first, or what exactly happened. All he knows is that Tim is sitting in his lap, Tim's hands in his hair and Jason hugging him close. There mouths pressing against each other's. Tim's mouth have this amazing chocolate taste, a hint of coffee and Tim.
In the dark sky above of them, the fireworks draw the 18 days.
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Jason is happy. Like really truly happy. He couldn't stop smiling this stupid love sick smile since the kiss.
He met Tim every patrol and those small kiss were the best, 10/10 would definitely do again.
Tim's cute and smart and he seems to really like Jason which is amazing because Jason really like him too.
None of the Bats came to annoy him, and everything is just amazing. For once in his life everything is just good.
His grapple gun shot to the next building and the cold wind never felt better. As Red Hood's boots hit the roof a "Hey there, love bird" greeted him.
"Cat," He called back, doing a small '*hi*' with his hand "'sup?"
"We need to talk"
"About?"
"Tim"
Jason sat next to her, his legs tangling down from the roof, "You here to give me the talk?"
"Not the talk you think about, I'll that to his moms"
"Then what talk?"
"Are you serious with him?"
"For now.. for now yes" he said with a bit hesitation.
Selina nodded "That's good for me"
"Thank you?"
"You're welcome sweetie, anyway you nrrd to be careful with Timmy"
"I know that, I wasn't born yesterday Cat"
She huffed a laugh, "Oh I know that sweetie, but you still need to know about Tim's past"
"Isn't he supposed to tell me about it? In his own time?"
"He will, I'm going to tell you only things that he won't because it's a trigger for him"
"The torture?"
"Yes, the torture, and what lead to his kidnapping, and it'll give you an idea yo what his parents were like"
Jason looked at her in the eyes, seriousness burns in them. "Okay, let's hear the story" _____________________________________________
His parents left again, it has been hours since the screaming stopped, his cheeks were wet from tears and his eyes red.
He was hiding in the closet, his hands holding his stuffed Kola close, his left arm is numb except for the cut on it, but it's a small cut and he deserved it. He isn't supposed to talk back to his father.
The dry blood on his arm itched and he needs to treat the cut, but he don't want to move. The closest is a safe place because mother and father can't get in.
New tears slipping down his face and he hugs the Kola tighter.
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When Tim woke up his neck hurt and his left arm felt like a million fire ants stung her.
He opened the closest door, stumbling out of there holding the Kola in one hand, dropping it on his bed and walking to the bathroom, pulling the first aid kit from under the sink, treating his wound with a hiss of pain.
A quick glance out of the window and he knows it's in the middle of the night, and his parents were supposed to stay home for more couple of days but once again they just left the town. Without telling him. Again. And it's fine, he can't be mad at his parents for leaving him -he is, like his mother says, rotten child- all the time.
But he doesn't have something to do now, and his arm's fine, he can go out and see Batman, and maybe Robin too. Though Robin isn't around a lot now, maybe something happened... _____________________________________________
The streets lamps flickered on and off every couple of seconds, and the stars were hidden in the sky, behind the clouds.
The cold wind hit him merciless, but it just made him smile, he loves the winter. It always made him feel better with himself.
His camera clutched in his hands, his black stocking cap falling on his eyes every couple of minutes, and yes it may be annoying but it's also letting him something to do, because tonight he can't find Batman...
What the hour anyway? Maybe he's late and Batman's back in the cave...
And then he could hear it, some quiet voice singing.. Maybe a kid.. What if the kid need help?
"Hello?' he called out, moving closer to the voice, he can hear the words now.
"Mary had a little lamb Little lamb, little lamb Mary had a little lamb..." _____________________________________________
He cried out, pain strobes through all hid body, tears on his face and blood run down his chine and neck
This psycho laugh making him shiver and try to run away. This hateful song in the background..
And this voice.. "Come on Little Lamb, be a good son for little old me, and tell me. What's. Your. Name?"
"T-Tim"
He screamed as he got electriced again. _____________________________________________
He is shacking, scared out of his mind, tears rolling down his face. And it doesn't stop.
He can barely breathe, the electrical shock isn't stopping. And Tim is honest to God scared.
He don't know what's next to come, he can't actually believe it's happening and everything- everything hurt.
He can feel himself leaving his body, his heart- _____________________________________________
He woke up, everything is hurting again and the fucking Joker is looking at him, this psychotic smile on his face-
"Welcome back my Little Lamb"
-And this horrible song again
"Mary had a little lamb Little lamb, little lamb Mary had a little lamb..." _____________________________________________
"What's your name?"
"Tim!" _____________________________________________
"What's. Your. Name?"
"Ti-" _____________________________________________
"Your name?"
He don't even* know *anymore, and it's really frustrating... _____________________________________________
He is laughing. A manic good laugh. Happy laugh.
He's happy because he remembers who he is and it's funny- why did he forgot anyway?
"What's your name?"
"JJ!" _____________________________________________
He laughed as his dad cut his face open do he'll always smile. He laughed as dad throw him to the acid. He laughed as dad painted his hair.
He laughed and he laughed, and laughed and laughed-
But it's not funny anymore- dad isn't here and his hair is black... JJ scowled at the mirror, dad don't like his hair black. He like green. Yes, green hair and purple suit, and red- red, red, red blood. And it's funny- everything funny so hr laughs, but the mirror- The shattered glass flew everywhere and it's so funny that he can't stop laughing-
"Timothy!" Mother's standing by the door, she looks horrified.. it's not funny anymore- it's not-
He can't breathe, he stumbles backwards, tears rolling down his face and he. Can't. Stop. Laughing. _____________________________________________
One night he heard his mother and father talking. It's not fine, but what is fine anymore? He's finally Tim but he's also JJ and it's so confusing.
"I can't look at him anymore Jack, he is pathetic!"
"I know Janet, don't worry"
Tim chokes a whimper. _____________________________________________
The next week Ivy and Harley found Tim trying to drown himself and took him in... _____________________________________________
Jason took in a deep breath, his eyes wet and his heart ache for his little clown.
"It's..."
Catwoman gave him a small smile, "A lot? I know. Those are once of the memories Tim still have"
"I'm- I can't even-" Cat smiled at him and squeezed his shoulder.
The words 13 Days shined in the sky above them.
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"Hood" Oracle's voice filled his helmet.
"O, how many times do I need to ask you not to hack my helmet?"
Oracle completely ignored him "How's Tim been?"
Jason swallow, he forgot that Babs is actually one of those people who really care about Tim (and him. Because Babs amazing).
"He's been good, happy" Just like Jason. It's like they feel the same thing. He can see Babs smile in his mind at that, like something changed in the weather just because of what he said, and it pulled a smile in his face.
"That's good, how are you?"
"Same as Tim"
And now he can hear her smile when she talks "I'm happy to hear that."
"How are you O? Does Dick head annoying you? 'cuz I can beat him if you need"
O snorted, "Two days sleeping on the sofa and he'll be begging for my forgiveness"
Jason laughed. And they kept talking about nothing for two more minutes, before Babe had to go.
And that's when Jason shot his grapple to another roof and went flying in the sky, the feeling of happiness all over his body.
But it all stopped when hr heard it.
It came straight out of his nightmares, something from his deepest fears.
This manic laugh. Joker's laugh.
And no just no. Thete's no way this stupid fucker got out again.
He dropped to the ground with a thud sound, looking for the fucker but instead seeing a group of teenagers, kicking someone on the ground.. someone who couldn't stop laughing like the Joker and his heart stopped beating for a second when he realised who it is.
A shot noise ripped through the air and the teens stopped, looking back at the red hood holding a gun at one of them.
All he needed to do wad to say "Go. Away" and the teens ran away, leaving Tim on the ground, hugging his legs to his chest, blood and tears mixed together on his face, and he couldn't breathe because the laughing wouldn't stop.
Jason hurried to him, helping him to sit up and uncurl himself, unable to look over Tim's face since he wouldn't let him.
"Tim, sweetie, my baby clown," Jason kissed his cheek, hugging him close to him "It's me, remember? Red Hood"
And at that Tim's head moved, looking up at him. Eyes full of tears and his face twitched in this manic smile, blood dripping down from the now open cuts in his chicks to his chin.
"Timmy babe, can you hear me?" He received a small and hesitate nod that he took as yes.
"Can you give me your hands?" He asked, showing Tim his gloved hands. The smaller man put his hands in his, feeling the fabric.
Tim relaxed, his eyes fixed on the red helmet, the tears stopped rolling down his face.
The laughing quiet down a bit, but still were there.
"You remember me, right? We are friends, hell I'm hoping even more than friends"
Tim nodded, but Jason wasn't sure what he was agreeing with so he just kept talking.
"We have this amazing plan, because you are my little smarty boy right?"
Tim could take in a breath and that was good, he wasn't laughing anymore but he also didn't talk exactly, just watched Jason and every couple of seconds squeezed one of his hands (never the both of them together for some reason).
"Hell I even kissed you that night and it was the greatest thing in the whole world baby clown"
"No." Tim's tiny voice waved on the air.
"Hah?" If Tim didn't like Jason like that... It would be ok, he will be heart breaked for a few days but he would be fine at the end... Somehow.
"I kissed you" Tim said, looking at him with this witty little smile that Jason grew to love so much.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah" a small smile tug on Jason's lips, and their lips met. It was amazing just like the first time they kissed, and it sent sparkles down Jason's body.
And after a minute he let go, both of them taking deep breath.
"Come on baby clown, let's go to my home"
Tim took his hand and he pulled him up, hugging the smaller man.
The words 7 Days exploded in the sky exactly when they reached Jason's apartment.
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Waking up with Tim by his side is amazing.
The smaller man was curled next to him, a hand clutching at the fabric of his shirt. The long black hair messed up but still so beautiful. Tim's face relaxed, a samll smile on his face.
Last night Jason gave him one of his own shirts, and the younger basically swam in the white shirt.
Jason looked at the paler than normal skin that was now available. It was in the same colour of the shirt.
He pulled Tim closer to him, kissing the beautiful man's forehead and closing his eyes.
Immediately going back to the welcoming blackness of sweat dreamless sleep. _____________________________________________
The next time he woke up was because Tim wasn't next to him.
Jason didn't know exactly why he woke up because of that, but the moment Tim's weight left his body his eyes snapped open, meating beautiful blue eyes.
Tim smiled at him, a sleepy smile. His hair a whole lot of mess and Jason's heart beated faster as he smiled back.
The sun was already in the middle of the sky and the clock on the wall said it was already one A.M.
"Mornin' Jay" Tim whispered.
"Morning baby clown" _____________________________________________
They ate together, silence surrounding them in the most comfortable way.
Jason couldn't exactly point it out but something about Tim made him.... just feel whole. Like he didn't felt since he woke up six feet deep.
Both of them were in Jason clothes and Jason found out that for some unknown reason, white looked better at pale skin.
And Tim.. Tim was the most beautiful human he saw. His blue eyes, his black long hair, and this perfect smile. Jason started asking what he fucking did right to get this angel. _____________________________________________
He didn't knew how it happened but Tim's hot wet mouth was on him and he was practically in heaven.
His hands gripped the black hair and pulled slightly, making Tim moan and himself gasping as the moans vibrate on him.
He was definitely in heaven and this angel between his legs was the most perfect thing to ever happen to him.
"Oh God" he said and moaned Tim's name, his legs shacking.
"Tim I'm about to-" and with that he came down Tim's throat, the angel swallowed it and looked him in the eyes, giving him this beautiful smile. And well, Jason might die happy this time around. _____________________________________________
This night he hugged Tim closed to him, the smaller man hugging him back.
Outside the words 6 Days colored the black sky with pink, green and yellow.
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It was simple. Very simple, and Jason did it already so why the hell is he freaking out?
Harley and Ivy started a riot somewhere in the city while Catwoman helped them in Arkham and said that she's going to take care of the security. So from there they were alone.
And it wasn't like he didn't knew the plane by heart, it's just that it really is happening. He's going to kill the Joker. They're going to kill the Joker.
And it's not a dream. The mother fucking clown is going to laugh for the last time. _____________________________________________
Each floor has a minimum of two guards, thanks to Killer Croc Arkham was down six guards, so floors 1-3 only had one guard each during the day (Because Gotham’s criminals are all geniuses and think that night is the best time for a breakout).
So doubling up only happened at night on these floors until the guards either recovered or replacements were vetted and hired.
Floors 4-5 had double guards at all times and floor 6 was more storage and extra holding cells than anything else right now.
Thanks to Harley and Ivy's riot there weren't a lot of guards where they were, everyone waiting to catch the two. Catwoman didn't lied about helping them from afar as every door opened to them without problems. _____________________________________________
The elevator doors opened at the fourth floor, Jason noted that there weren't any guards around, wondering what Catwoman did as he heard the muffled noise of an alarm from the floor above them.
Jason walked to the guard station and peeked in to see two men slumped over and unconscious. From the looks of it they have been knocked out, 'help from afar ha?' he thought to himself, smiling a little. Looking over at Tim, the little clown being too quite for so long, the teen smiled, his skin somehow more pale than normal, and his gun at hand. Jason nodded to him and Tim did the peace sign.
They followed a hallway around behind the booth and came up on a large metal door. They waited couple of seconds and the door opened, revealing another hallway with another large metal door several yards down. There were three such doors in their's way and each one opened and closed behind them, making them closer and closer to the goal.
Jason paused and took a deep breath before the final door. This is it. This stupid clown is as good as dead. The door opened.
And there was the Joker, laying on a thin metal like bed that was bolted to the wall.
All that stood between them and the Joker was a wall of bulletproof wall with several inches thick with small round air holes cut evenly to allow air to flow into the (if it could even be called that) room.
The Joker slowly rolled off the bed when he saw them, and came to stand in front of the clear wall, a sick smile on his face. “Well, well, well, what have we here? Visitors? Oh, I know you!" He said as he looked at Tim, his grin getting wider "You're my little lamb. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!”
Jason's heart started to beat faster, looking at Tim's hand gripping the gun so tight that his fingers turned whiter than usual.
"I'm not" Tim said, his voice quite.
"What did you said little lamb? Talk louder for papa"
Tim smiled, a small smile that made Jason question if he's going to follow the plan or not.
And of he really think about it, he was never told about this part of the plan... How will they kill the Joker?
"JJ?"
"I'm not a fucking lamb you old fucker" Tim said and shoot.
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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: Three
Bruce sat across the table from you in a greasy little diner. It felt like being a kid back in Ohio. Breakfast on a Sunday morning with his mom, before they went to church. While his dad slept off Saturday night. It felt like simple happiness. Warmth. 
You had pecan waffles and hot chocolate. Sweet and soft. Earthy. Comfort food. You’d taken a sip of hot chocolate and blushed when whipped cream smeared onto your nose. Bruce wanted to kiss it away. Instead, he smiled and handed you a napkin. “Sorry,” you murmur, “I’m the reason we can’t have nice things, I guess.” Bruce shakes his head and takes a sip of his orange juice, “You’re fine,” he said, “It’s cute.”
You bite your lip and glance up at him, self consciously brushing hair out of your eyes. Bruce feels his mouth go dry and took a calming breath. Christ alive, you’re pretty. So pretty. And without the others around to distract him he desperately wanted to kiss you. To taste the sweetness clinging to your lips. Bruce tears his eyes away from the colors dancing in your eyes, the subtle shifts that reflect your moods and thoughts. This morning, they’re subtly more gray. Darker in a way he can’t define beyond that. The way they get when you’re sad. Or distressed. “How are you,” he asked, “after last night?” You sigh, “Off-kilter, but no major damage. My jaw is a little sore and I might be a little concussed.” Bruce frowned, “I’m sorry,” he said, reaching for your hand. “We should have all noticed you were missing sooner.” You squeeze his hand, “I just... I stepped outside for a moment to get some fresh air. I felt too hot and I just... I needed to breathe.” Bruce feels his cheeks heat, remembering how badly he’s wanted to find you. And what for. The sudden heat that had coursed through his body. The need to kiss you. You glance away and your heart skips. You’d been trying to collect yourself. You needed to kiss Bruce. You needed to run your fingers through his hair. 
“I- about last night,” Bruce started, “The Hulk, he, if he scared you...” You squeeze his hand, “Bruce, it’s okay. The Hulk... He was sweet. Concerned. He tried to fix my sweater and he really didn’t like that I was bleeding.” Bruce felt his mouth open and snapped it closed again. It was really difficult to believe that you hadn’t been frightened but he could believe that the Hulk had cared for you in his way. He might be a mostly mindless manifestation of rage but, he knew which people were important to Bruce. He would have known that you were someone he cared for. “I’m glad you weren’t scared,” he murmured. Bruce didn’t think he could take you being afraid of him. Either of him. “I could never,” you say softly, “I-” You snap your mouth shut and bite your tongue. The rest of the breakfast is quiet. Comfortable quiet and shy glances. The scientists basks in the warmth of your company. The glow that emanates from you. He loves this. The quiet and comfort. He desperately wants more of it. More of you. 
You pay for breakfast and kiss his cheek, “As a thank you,” you tell him when he objects. “I’ll get it next time?” he says, taking your arm. He’s not that much taller than you but he walks quickly. Holding your arm makes him slow down a little. “Deal,” you say blushing and looking away. You’re so giddy you could burst out giggling at any moment. Bruce smiles and stops under a shade tree, “Y/N?” he asks softly, tilting your chin up. “I need... I need to do something. I just. I need to know and if it crosses a line I’ll never do it again.” He gave you a second to object and when you didn’t, his lips pressed into yours. 
He kept the pressure soft. It had been a long time since he’d kissed anyone. Since he’d felt feminine curves under his hands. Somehow, he knew what to do still. One hand toyed with the curls on the nape of your neck and the other rested at your waist as he pulled you closer. You leaned into the kiss, your arms winding around his neck to be able to grip his hair. He sighed. You felt so good. As you kissed him back he took it as an invitation, licking gently into your mouth to get a better taste of you. He felt his heart racing and fought to keep himself from pressing for more. To keep his hands from wondering. This was the first kiss. Some tenderness was a must. He just... He didn’t want to rush. You were so young. So much younger than him. When he came up for air he searched your face carefully, cupping your cheeks. “Too much?” he asked, anxious. Your eyes are the color they turn when someone shows you videos of baby animals or brings you your favorite candy... The happy colors. The happy galaxy. You stand on your toes and kiss him again softly, “I’ve been dreaming of that for weeks,” you murmur. 
Bruce smiles and brushes hair out of your eyes, “Really?” he asks. You nod, blushing and smile up at him shyly. “This whole time I’ve just felt like a dirty old man wanting you so much,” he says. You giggle and snuggle into his chest and he hugs you tightly. Bruce feels the tension in your body relax as the pressure and warmth of his body soothes the rest of your discomfort. As it makes you feel safe. “Bruce,” you murmur, “Take me back home? I wanna get a cuddle in before the rest of the tower wakes up.” The scientist smiles and kisses your shoulder before kissing your lips again, “Your room or mine?” he says, teasing gently. “Mine, I think,” you say softly, “I probably have a more comfortable bed.” Bruce laughs, “Probably... Natasha buys you enough fluffy blankets.” He takes your arm again and walks you back to the tower. That kiss was more than he had ever wanted. He felt like he was on cloud nine.
Academically, Bruce knew that touch was incredibly important. That physical contact with another human could soothe any number of stress-related ailments. He just... until he was cuddled in your bed watching Nailed It on Netflix and drowsing comfortably, his belly full and your head on his chest that he understood just how... starved for it that he was. Your fingers found the hem of his sweatshirt and traced idle patterns into his bare skin. Ghosting over stretch marks and the soft hair tenderly. He didn’t think you were looking to arouse him, but you were. The soft touches and the press of your curves... He was hungry for more than just simple touch. He didn’t want to rush but he desperately needed more. He sighed and pulled you close, stroking your hip gently. It had been a long time. He’d not been with a woman in almost 10 years. He’d not wanted one. His guilt and fear. His shame. Had kept him from looking for one. You prop yourself up on your elbow and look at him, “Bruce, what’s wrong? Did I do something?” He looks at you and smiles, “No, Y/N,” he soothes, “Baby you’re fine.” He didn’t want to rush. He was still worried he’d embarrass himself. Or hurt you. “Bruce,” you murmur, kissing him, “Talk to me?”
He sighs, “I haven’t been with a woman in a long time, Y/N... and even before I wasn’t very... practiced.” his cheeks color and you shift over to straddle his hips carefully, “Is that all?” you ask softly. “Bruce, I don’t care about that... I’ll tell you a secret if you promise not to laugh.” Mischief sparkles in your eyes and he hums, “A secret? Well, cross my heart.” He makes an x over his heart and puts his hands on your hips, “I’m still a virgin,” you whisper. Bruce quirks an eyebrow but he doesn’t laugh, “You like sex, though,” he says. You shake your head and look down at the hands that rested on his chest, “I’m sex-positive. I don’t think it’s shameful... I just. I was waiting for the right person. Someone... Someone who makes me feel safe.” Bruce nods and leans up to kiss you, “Then we’ll wait. Until you’re sure about me.” You blush and shift slightly to get off of his erection, you’d been called a tease before and you didn’t want Bruce to think that that was true. Men tended to mistake the ease with which you flirted with experience. The truth was, flirting had gotten you places to stay or distracted someone while you got some food. “You’re not mad?” you ask softly. Bruce chuckled, “No, sweetheart. I’d be a lot more green if I was angry.” You swallow hard and smile a little, “What about... well I mean. You’re... I- I mean.” Bruce laughed and cupped your cheek, “I was really well acquainted with my hand long before I met you... I can stay that way for a little while. As long as I know we can eat breakfast food and cuddle.”
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I wanted to say, Big THANK YOU to @afewnovelideas, who gave me such sweet TimTam headcanon <3 Love ya! And also now, whenever I'll think about married Tim and Tam, I'll have below scenarios in mind.
So, Tim's and Tam's kids, eh? I know you said only daughters but I was thinking they will have one boy, but when the youngest daughter is around 8 years old.
But kiddos! Before I could think about their interactions with their uncles and aunties I had to think about the kids first, so if you want read about Tim and Tam kids...:
Oldest daughter (I still didn't decide names, but I was leaning towards Hope) is such a daddy's girl in a way of "I do what I want in the way I want - it just so happens that the way I want is is usually widely acceptable." (Honestly all of their daughters are like that.) Like, most of the time she's the poster girl from rich house. Well mannered, very intelligent, pretty, nice and polite, likes helping others (which all of these made her also very popular in school). But then one time in high school, when she had enough of treatment from teachers part of the student body gets due to misogyny/racism/financial status/etc, she organized not only school-wide protest, but also unofficially she made the problematic teachers and principals resign from the position "willingly" if they don't change their attitude. It happened in Gotham Academy, as well in pubic schools in Gotham. Officially there are many suspects as for who stood behind it all, but Hope is far from being considered a suspect even. She didn't say anything to her family about it, but they just know she was behind it. Plus you know she's Tam daughter based on how she rocks purple-coloured clothes. While she's very romantic (the amount of love novels she stole from her mom, uncle Jason and great grandpa Alfred is enormous) she doesn't date as often as her younger sister. Reasons being: 1) she's waiting for "the one"; 2) for all the smarts she doesn't realize when she's flirted with; 3) most boys just don't spark her interest? No, she doesn't have too high standards, what are you talking about; 4) most of the time she's deep in her work/interest at that time and who has time to date when she's planning her future presidency campaign?
Second daughter (Idk... Rose? Lily? Liliana. Or Iris. I wanted some flower-based name) is more of a wildfire than her older sister. Very Tomboyish. Likes to ride on skates and skateboard. While Tim taught all his children self-defense, she practically inherited being adrenaline-junkie from her father. Contender to give the most gray hairs to her parents. Loves animals and gossiping about rock-stars and actors with her older sister. Love all the colours. Possible pansexual. Easily falls in love, but it's usually surface kind of attraction - kind of puppy love, I guess? However she treats all those crushes seriously and is very dramatic about them. "You don't understand, Daddy! Mike was the one and now he would never want to talk with me again!" she sobs dramatically, while snuggling with Titus’ pups. Damian and Jason try to hide their grins while they "console" their sweet niece. Tim rubs his eyes, feeling incoming headache. He only asked why she doesn't want to be in basketball team anymore...
Majority of time, when her and Hope talk with their grandpa Bruce: "Hey, grandpapa? You know how X band is going to play in Metropolis? Shame most of them don't plan concerts in Gotham..." Or 100 and 1 ways how Bruce arranged for certain bands to play in Gotham because the alternative was what? Let his sweet granddaughters go somewhere else where he couldn't keep eye on them? No way!
Third daughter! (Hmmm... I was thinking Martha? After Bruce's mom?) Now that one is destined to take care of WE, as both grandfathers say. Mostly because at the time she was a toddler Bruce and/or Lucius (or both at the same time) were babysitting her, while working in the WE. All conferences/business meetings during which Tim ad Tam were absent because of reasons and so Lucius or Bruce had to be in their place: Lucius or Bruce: "Well, mister Elijah as much as...insightful your opinion was, I think we should refer to expert here" Elijah: "Expert? I'm sorry, Mr ..., but in this company I'm-" L or B, ignoring the guy: "Martha, sweetheart, what do you think we need?" Martha, still colouring and not looking up: "Apple juice" E: "Mr ..., can we please-" L or B: "Apple juice! But of course! Ladies and gentlemen, along with dear Martha's recommendation I suggest we stop here and have half a hour lunch break. Elijah! You have 30 minutes to reconsider what you presented and give me some better suggestion for our problem! Get! Moving!" But besides that, currently she doesn't have more then ten y.o. in my mind and her current hobbies include horses, drawing and manipulating her many uncles and aunties into doing her bidding. Very spoiled. Loves musicals. She hates not going or doing what her older sister do in the moment because she's "too young" (she really wants to spend time with her sisters - around the time she's eight, 2nd daughter is staring high school (or in one) and the oldest is starting college). Very feminine. Loves dresses and cute hair accessories, even when she's older.
First son! And the youngest kid. (I still don't have a name for him) And also mommy's boy. Is more calm and doesn't jump into dangerous situations as often as his dad and sisters. Look, just because he knows how and can take care of bullies twice his size doesn't mean he likes to do it. Can’t we all just get along? He ask that question at least 20 times a day. He’s tired, but the amount of patience he has in astronomically big. Pacifist. The only time he lets himself... snap lets say and release all that stress is during D&D. Total geek, like his dad. One day he would be taller than Tim (ah! those Fox genes - he would be the tallest in this one family) and would internally freak out, whenever his dad decided to carry him like when his was young.
Look, as Richard is known for his flexibility, Jason for his tights, Tim should be known for his upper body strength. Those arms? *chef's kiss* Doesn't matter how old his kids are he would still spontaneously grab them and carry them, because for him they are still his babies. He. Doesn't. Care. The only difference is that earlier he could carry three of them at once, now it's only one (or two if only his oldest and youngest daughters).
Another thing with Tim is that he's kinda helicopter parent. He overcompensates all this neglect from his childhood (plus considering HIS teenager-hood, he worries what his kids are up to) and so he often calls or text his children where they are, with whom they are, are they ok?, do they need him to come back? screw his job he's booking the plane back to Gotham, Tam don't you dare stop me! Tam is more reasonable. Tries to stop Tim from going overboard, because she trust their kids and wants them to have some independence. However she also had few talks with their children about what their public status means and that she isn't above bugging their phones and that she swears on Wonder Woman if any of them don't reply on planned time, she will assume they were kidnapped and WILL recruit ninja-mercenaries to get them back - doesn't matter if they were simply on a date few block from home or on the other side of the planet. Kids didn't believe about ninja-mercenaries until they met their Auntie Prudence.
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When the devils arm seems strong (Brother keep on keeping on)
Three months. He’d had his robin for three months and he’d already lost him. Scarecrow was currently on his way back to Arkham, but not before testing his newest vein of fear gas on a few unsuspecting neighborhoods.
Not for the first time in the last few months Dick wonders how Bruce had handled it all. Because at the moment everything felt like too much, just problem after problem piling up. Dick ticked off his to-do list in his head. Find his Robin who seemed to have run off on his own, make sure that Gordon has enough antidote to deal with the affected citizens, prepare for this weekend's JLA meeting.
Launching himself off the roof Dick decides to call in the big guns.
“Hey O, it's your favorite Bat. Can you do me a favor?”
“Cass is my favorite Bat, but go on.” Her snarky answer comes through the comms.
“Ouch.” Dick drops down on the street next to the Batmobile. “Well, then as a favor to the Bat who shares a bed with you, do you mind sending BG out to help with damage control from Scarecrows latest. I have some Robin hunting I need to do. I get distracted by one Rogue and he thinks that’s a free pass to go off by himself. Kids gonna turn my beautiful hair gray.”
“This is why you should have behaved better as a kid. Karmas paying you back for all the grief you gave B when you wore the pixie boots. I can’t wait until this kid hits puberty.”
“Don’t even put that thought out into the world, O.” Dick groans as he heads towards the dock where he knows Damian’s been itching to go and bust Penguins latest operation.
“Hey O. Robin turned his comms off or maybe he’s just straight up ignoring me. Can you send me the coordinates from his mask?”
“Done.” A message pops up on the car computer. “Your headed in the wrong direction by the way.”
“No, I’m not. Penguins guys are meeting at the docks tonight. Damian made sure I knew how much of an idiot I was if I ignored it. If he went off by himself, he headed there.”
“Okay Boy Wonder, but then he’s there without his mask because if you’d actually look at what I sent you you’d see that Robins coordinates put him in Grant Park.”
Dick presses hard on the brakes and spins the car around. “Why would he be there?”
“He’s your sidekick. I don’t know why he does anything. He’s about as open a book as his dad was. Last time I came over the kid told me he was practicing how to move his organs.”
“He was probably just messing with you.”
“He’s weird.”
Dick chews on the inside of his lip, “Yeah... well if you get any intel on something happening in Grant Park send it my way, otherwise, I’ll let you get back to Oracleing and I’ll get back to Batmaning.”
In the short drive it took to arrive at Grant Park Dick had a whole speech rehearsed about how Robin has to listen to Batman and always keep his comms on and if Dick asked where he was, he needed to answer.
Pulling over close to where Babs had said Damian was, Dick steeled himself for the fight that was going to go down when he grounded Robin for the rest of the night.
Looking around, Dick saw that the park was empty. Which made since because it was two in the morning. Everyone who wasn’t crazy or a criminal was at home in bed. But that still left Dick one Robin short. Where was the little angry bird hiding and why had he come here of all places?
“Robin?” Dick started towards the picnic area that was to his left. Damian had mentioned its great vantage points on their last visit so maybe he had headed there for some reason. “I don’t really want to have to bench you next we-” Dick cut himself off when his foot came down on something other than grass.
Looking down he saw a familiar forest green and winced. Alfred wasn’t going to appreciate another damaged mask.
“Robin,” Dick picks up the mask as he calls out, “you better have a good explanation.”
Dick makes it a few more step before he hears it. There is a muffled whimper and a plea to stop. It takes less than a second for Dick heart to shatter as he puts the pieces together. During the fight with Scarecrow Damian must have somehow gotten injected with the toxin.
Dick quickens his pace towards the noise and ducks to peer under the concrete picnic table near the edge of the clearing.
“Hey Kiddo,” Dicks heart breaks again the moment Damian turns his fear blown eyes his way. He’s seen Damian scared before, no matter how hard he tries to hide it. But there’s a difference between that and the ten-year-old in front of him. All Dick saw was raw unfiltered terror.
“Don’t tell Mother.”
“I won’t” Dick knows from experience that Damian is in his own world right now and won’t hear or remember any of what Dick says or does but that doesn’t stop him. If anything, it’s more for himself than Damian, something to stop the guilt from eating at him as he tries to corral Damian to him and get him to the Batmobile.
“Hey Buddy.” Dick sheds all aspects of Batman besides the cowl. He’s in big brother mode, soft voice and calming movements, “I see you took your mask off. Looks like you scratched yourself a bit in the process. We’ll just have to add that to the list of things for Al to take care of, huh? I’m gonna join you really quick and then we’ll get you to the car, what do you say? We’ll head back to the bunker and give you something to make you feel better and then when you wake up well have a pajama day and I’ll make you watch the Goonies with me.” Dick keeps up a constant stream of words, making sure to explain everything before he makes his move and hoists Damian up into his arms. Surprisingly there is little to no fight as they head back to the car. Damian just shrinks further into himself, breaths coming fast and his small body trembling.
“I’ll do better.”
“Oh, Lil’ D you are the best there is. No need to do any better.” Dick runs his hand through his soft kid hair, “Well, you could work on your attitude towards Lucky Charms but we can discuss that later. Right now, we’ll focus on getting you buckled in-”
“No no no” Damian starts to struggle against an invisible enemy.
Dicks pretty sure the protest is against the hallucination but doesn’t want to chance it and cause more distress. “Okay I think I can manage the few miles it takes to get back to the bunker with you doing the koala thing. No problemo.” Dick press his comms on, “Hey A. Me and Damian have had an interesting evening. I was wondering if you could have some of that new antidote ready for us when we get back in a few minutes. Yep. That would be perfect. Thanks.” Dick jostles Damian on his lap a bit, like one would with a fussy baby. “You hear that Dames? A’s got you covered. You’ll feel better in just a little bit.”
“Please.” Damian whimpers against the batman symbol on his chest.
“I know. It sucks doesn’t it?” Dick pulls into the tunnel that will lead them to the bunker. “Hey we’re almost there, Bud. You know what? I wish I could get you cuddle like this when you weren’t all hoped up on Scarecrows toxin. Not that I’m happy you have to go through this.”
Dick starts rubbing circles on Damian’s back as he rushes on, “I’m just saying you make a good teddy bear. Honestly you’re surprising me a bit here. When I get hit with this stuff, I’m a bitc-” Dick censors himself, “Brat. I’m a ol’ big brat about it. Gave B a nice shiner back in the day when I was fourteen or something. You’re more like Jay was though. B used to like to get into the whole psychology of it. He loved going on and on about fight or flight. But that’s B for you, had to know the reason behind everything, even reactions to crazy people’s toxins. You know, you're really good at the flight thing. Sorry it took me a while to find you Buddy. But you do like to remind me about the whole assassin ninja thing so it makes sense. Your very small and that makes it easy to hide. I’d probably have stuck out like a sore thumb.”
“Hey, look Bud, we made it!” Dick’s out of the car in seconds rushing to were Alfred was prepped and ready for Damian, “Alfie’s here now Kiddo. So I’m gonna put you- nope- okay I’ll just sit on the cot and Al can give you this shot while you sit on my lap. Shhh. I know. It’s gonna be okay now kiddo I got you.” Dick glances up briefly to meet Alfred’s pained gaze. With a soft smile he mouths the words ‘Thank you’ before turning back to the little boy in his lap continuing his constant conversation without missing a beat, “And I’ll let you in on a little secret I know where Alfred keeps the frozen cookie dough. So, when you feel better, we can eat ourselves sick.”
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Darling: Bonus “Rude Boy” Story (Stucky Modern California AU)
Fourteen:
"Clearly," Tony started, stretching his leg out as he sat on the floor. Making sure that it would be there to support Willa if she lost her balance, Tony continued, "She's going be ahead of the curve all her life."
"See," Bucky smugly told Steve. All the while, Steve playfully rolled his eyes.
Hearing Bucky's voice, Willa turned in the direction it came from. However, it came from behind her and distracted her, causing her to fall over. Luckily, Tony's leg was there and she harshly grasped on to it in her shock. Wincing, Tony took her hands and attempted to get her to let go. But she didn't want to. She just wanted to look at her daddies.
Bucky leaned forward and kissed Willa's forehead, causing Willa to smile at him. As Bucky cooed at Willa, he removed her tiny hands from Tony's leg and picked her up. Holding her, Bucky started pressing an incessant amount of kisses to her tiny face, making her giggle.
"I miss those days," Tony sighed. Turning around to look at Pepper, he begged his wife, "Let's have another one."
"No," Pepper answered, with a smirk. Playfully, Tony pouted and Pepper blew him a kiss. As much as Tony loved children and had baby fever, he was happy to only have Morgan. Even if she was almost a teenager.
So, Tony turned to look at the Rogers and teasingly questioned, "Don't you get enough baby cuddles?"
Softly chuckling, Bucky gave Willa another kiss before passing her over to Tony. Willa's tiny browline furrowed as she looked from Bucky to Tony. It wasn't her first encounter with Tony, but her mind was still growing, still forming. And due to her not remembering anyone that wasn't there from sun up to sun down, her little lip started quivering.
"Oh, no," Tony cooed with his lip mockingly pouting out. He pleaded, "Don't do that, sweetie. Your daddies are right there." Tony switched arms, so Willa could see her fathers, and Tony told her, "See? You're fine."
Willa looked over at Steve and Bucky, and both men immediately started to make silly faces at their daughter. And although Willa didn't look like she was about to cry, she still didn't necessarily seem comfortable in the moment. In hopes of easing her discomfort, Tony began to tickle her little belly, but she still didn't seem all that pleased.
Sighing, Tony looked over at Morgan and complained, "You always laughed at me."
"Yeah, because you're a joke," Sam mocked, entering the room, carrying Grayson.
Before Tony could clap back with a witty comment, he was interrupted by Willa giggling. Instantly Tony's gaze snapped down to the baby, and positively lit up. Wanting to make sure that everyone else was seeing this. That he, Tony Stark, managed to make the stubborn Willa giggle.
Then Willa harshly grabbed onto Tony's facial hair.
"Ow," Tony winced, reaching up to get Willa to remove her grasp.
"Here," Steve stated, grabbing onto Willa's tiny hand. And, of course, since it was Steve who was assisting Tony, Willa looked up and smiled at her daddy. Steve smiled down at her and softly told her, "Darling, let go."
After prying Willa's hand away from Tony's well-crafted facial hair, Tony sagged in relief and asked, "Okay, who wants the baby?"
"Me!" Sharon exclaimed, joining the rest of the group. Extending her arms towards Willa, Sharon wiggled her fingers and pleaded, "Give her to me!"
Tony lifted Willa up in the air, over his head, and Sharon gladly took the giggling baby. Balancing Willa on her hip, Sharon greeted the baby she birthed, "How's it been womb-mate?"
In response, Willa went on with her baby gibberish and Sharon encouraged, "Yeah? Tell me about it!"
Steve smiled wistfully up at Sharon and asked, "How was work?"
"Long," Sharon cooed at Willa. Holding Willa's tiny hand, so she wouldn't grab onto her hair, Sharon continued, "Yes, it was. It was so long. And busy. I don't know what it is with Halloween that brings out the crazy."
"Halloween isn't until next week," Bruce pointed out.
"Not the point," Natasha stage whispered and patted her husband's hand.
"Long week, professor?" Tony teased Bruce, while he lifted himself off the floor and took a seat next to his wife.
Watching the somber expression take over Bruce's and Natasha's faces, Steve understood why it was a long week. Steve also knew that Tony knew about it too. But due to Tony being an insomniac -- among other issues -- he often forgot things. Not on purpose, it just happened.
Still, Steve tapped Tony's leg with his foot. Instantly gaining Tony's attention, Tony's brows furrowed at Steve and Steve widened his eyes in hopes that it would jog the genius's memory. Briefly, Tony's brows furrowed further before recognition crossed his expression and smoothed his forehead.
Wincing at his momentarily obliviousness, Tony quickly apologized, "Shit, sorry. You don't have to say anything." Then, in hopes of lightening the mood, Tony teased, "I'm surprised Miss Natalia didn't just smack me."
Natasha smirked, "Didn't want to do it in front of the children."
"Yeah, think of the children," Sam joked, playing with Grayson in the corner where the chalkboard was.
And since Sam had said something, Gray repeated, "Yeah!"
While the group laughed at the toddler's behavior -- wanting to be just like dad -- Steve caught Natasha's gaze. Concerned, Steve quirked a brow in silent question. In reply, Natasha shrugged. The whole situation was sad, in Steve's opinion, and he couldn't help but remember when he and Bucky were desperate to become parents.
Wanting to be able to comfort his friend, he discreetly gestured towards the cinema area. Natasha pursed her lips and glanced behind her towards the room. Briefly thinking about it before locking eyes with Steve and nodding. She stood from her seat and Steve did too.
Only once he started walking over to the room did Steve realize that he had no idea what to say to comfort Natasha.
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“Izzy’s Rescue-Make Them Suffer”
Summary: This chapter details Izzy’s rescue. As promised, Bucky didn’t pull any punches rescuing  his baby girl from Rodney and Caleb.
Warnings: Details of torture, crude language and angst galore
Words: 1,158
Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Izzy Barnes x Reader  OFC Rodney and Caleb Baretti, Tony, Nat, Bruce Banner, Major Beckford, Wanda, Little Stevie
Bucky’s POV
I’m slowly drawn from my daze by the sound of tires meeting rocks. No sign of Rodney, Caleb or Izzy. Wait!!! I can see movement up ahead.  My headlights cast a shadow against the darkness.  There’s movement. I shake my head tryna clear my mind and focus, but it’s difficult.
The car stops a few feet away from who I presume is Rodney. Tall, thin as a rail, eyes glassy and disheveled hair. He holds his hand up for me to stop. I comply. Still no sign of Izzy.
Stevie’s alerted me Redwing’s hovering above to deal with Caleb, Nat’s grabbing Izzy and I’m gonna deal with that maggot Rodney!
Slithering into view, Rodney holds up his bony hand for Bucky to stop. “That’s far enough motherfucker! Leave the lights on and get out!!”
Bucky complies. What Rodney doesn’t know is, underneath his jacket is a cache’ of knives on ready to meet the maggot’s worthless flesh.
Careful not to spook Rodney, Bucky reaches in for the duffel bag. Before he hands it over, a demand is made. “Where’s Izzy? I ain’t giving you shit until I see her.”
A sinister laugh emitted from his mouth. “You ain’t in no position to demand a damn thing freak.”
The metal plates shifted and whirred in Bucky’s metal arm. His jaws were tight; eyes unwavering and void of emotion.
Rodney looked over his shoulder and yelled for Caleb, who had his hand wrapped tight in Izzy’s hair. Fear etched on her face, Izzy struggled to break free from his grip. Her right eye was swollen shut and lip busted.
To make matters worse, Caleb kicked Izzy’s leg and she fell on her side.  A scream fell from her lips and Bucky came undone.
Redwing fired a shot, hitting Caleb in his lower back, toppling to the ground in excruciating pain.
Nat sidled to Izzy’s side, helping her from the ground, cutting the zip ties on her wrists. She clutched the terrified teen in her arms, stroking her hair and rocking back and forth. Sam draped a blanket around Izzy, tucking it around her like a cocoon.
Rodney bolted in the opposite direction but he was no match for Captain America’s shield.
Bucky pounced, grabbing him by the hair. Caleb laid imobile from Redwing’s fierce blast.
Rodney whipped around only to see James Buchanan Barnes lurking over him, with an ominous stare. Jerking the bloodied thug by his shirt, Bucky proceeded to drag him towards the car.
“I should’ve killed that little bitch when I had the chance,” Rodney spat thick red liquid in Bucky’s direction. Without warning, Rodney’s head lurched backwards as metal met his face.
Reaching behind his back, Bucky stealthily pulled out a 1 inch wide scalpel and a small bottle of 100% isopropyl alcohol. With Renoir-esque precision,  Bucky started at Rodney’s right temple, pulling the instrument slowly down his face, stopping at the jawline. To add insult to injury, Bucky trickled alcohol into the cut.
Squirming and screaming like a banshee, Rodney’s breathing became labored. Realizing the potential damage ongoing torture would do to Bucky’s psyche, Izzy limped over, laying her hand on his shoulder.
What ensued next astonished everyone there!
ВФВБ РУЭЫ ТЩЕ ЦЩКЕР ШЕЮ ЗДУФЫУ ЫЕЩЗ!
(DAD, HE’S NOT WORTH IT. PLEASE STOP!)
Bucky visibly taken aback, replied to his daughter:
РУ ВУЫУКМУЫ ЕЩ ЫГААУК!
(HE DESERVES TO SUFFER!)
ЗДУФЫУ ВЩТЭЕ ПЩ ЕЩ Ф ВФКЛ ЗДФСУЮ Ш ТУУВ ЬН ВФВ!
(PLEASE DON’T GO TO A DARK PLACE, I NEED MY DAD!)
Straightening his stance, a deluge of salty drops poured from Bucky’s azure blue-gray eyes, as he embraced Izzy.
“My baby girl, I-I-I’m so sorry!!!! I love you so damn much!! I mIssed you!” These words rolled from Bucky’s lips like a prayer. Izzy nuzzled close to her dad, inhaling his familiar scent.
“Daddy, please don’t let me go.” Izzy’s voice muffled by a steady stream of pent up tears.
Tony took the liberty of calling his contact at Raft Prison, a floating asylum for criminals.
“Are these the uh-”, Major Beckford nodded his head towards the bruised and bloodied bodies of Rodney and Caleb.
Steve, peering over his shoulder, nodded yes.
“And whose *clears throat* ‘artwork’ is this?”
No one bothered to speak up. Bucky cradled Izzy in his arms, avoiding the Major’s gaze; Sam and Nat looked down on the ground and Tony? Well he stood there with a “shit eating” smirk on his face.
Major Beckford chuckled, “That’s what I thought.”
The soldiers, accompanying the Major, placed Rodney and Caleb on stretchers and loaded them onto a military helicopter.
Bucky turned his head towards the burly soldier an apathetic glance.
Izzy whimpered, “Daddy I wanna go home, please”
Kissing the top of his shaken daughter’s head, “Sure sweetheart. Let’s get you on the jet.” Bucky picked Izzy up bridal style, placed her gently in the passenger seat of the Audi and drove to the quinjet. Once inside, Izzy was placed on  a stretcher. Bruce made haste to her side, inserting an IV drip and examining her severely swollen right eye.
Tony supervised ground clean-up.
On the quinjet, Bucky gently laid Izzy on a stretcher. Nat sat beside Bucky.  “She’s gonna be fine, Bucky.” Shaking his head, “Maybe but at what cost?”
Steve phoned Jillian and gave her the good news. Wanda and little Steve could be heard in the background whooping.
Handing Steve the phone, “Hey Jillie, we’re coming home.”
“C-can I speak to her James?” Jillian’s voice trembled with relief.
Placing the phone to Izzy’s ear, “M-m-mom?”
“Yes my baby girl, it’s me.”
Voice cracking, “I miss you so much.”
“I miss you too my beautiful daughter. See you soon, okay?”
Izzy nodded ‘yes’.
Through tears, Jillian inquired, “Stevie, what happened to her?”
“Jillian, Izzy was struck in the face; her right eyes swollen shut and lip busted. Dr. Cho has a team standing by on the tarmac, she’s in good hands.”
Dropping her phone sliding down the door, Jillian buried her face in her hands and sobbed. Wanda attentively stayed by her side. Little Stevie held his mother’s quivering hands.
The turbo engines pulled the trio out of their haze. Wanda, little Stevie and Jillian dashed towards the elevator, eagerly pressing the red “med bay” button.
Bucky jogged alongside Izzy’s gurney, as Dr. Cho and her team attended to her. Followed by Steve, Nat, Sam, Bruce and Tony, everyone stood with bated breath, worried sick about what transpired in the Catskills.
Izzy suffered serious trauma; not just physically, but mentally as well. Her road to recovery had just begun. But with an excellent support network surrounding her, in time, healing will come.
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Retribution and Rescue
Summary: This chapter details Izzy’s rescue. As promised, Bucky didn’t pull any punches rescuing  his baby girl from Rodney and Caleb.
Warnings: Details of torture, crude language and angst galore
Words: 1,158
Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Izzy Barnes x Reader  OFC Rodney and Caleb Baretti, Tony, Nat, Bruce Banner, Major Beckford, Wanda, Little Stevie
A/N: This is the final chapter of “The Chronicles of James Buchanan Barnes-Family Man”. Thank you so much for reading!
Bucky’s POV
I’m slowly drawn from my daze by the sound of tires meeting rocks. No sign of Rodney, Caleb or Izzy. Wait!!! I can see movement up ahead.  My headlights cast a shadow against the darkness.  There’s movement. I shake my head tryna clear my mind and focus, but it’s difficult.
The car stops a few feet away from who I presume is Rodney. Tall, thin as a rail, eyes glassy and disheveled hair. He holds his hand up for me to stop. I comply. Still no sign of Izzy.
Stevie’s alerted me Redwing’s hovering above to deal with Caleb, Nat’s grabbing Izzy and I’m gonna deal with that maggot Rodney!
Slithering into view, Rodney holds up his bony hand for Bucky to stop. “That’s far enough motherfucker! Leave the lights on and get out!!”
Bucky complies. What Rodney doesn’t know, underneath his jacket is a cache’ of knives on ready to meet the maggot’s worthless flesh.
Careful not to spook Rodney, Bucky reaches in for the duffel bag. Before he hands it over, a demand is made. “Where’s Izzy? I ain’t giving you shit until I see her.”
A sinister laugh emitted from his mouth. “You ain’t in no position to demand a damn thing freak.”
The metal plates shifted and whirred in Bucky’s metal arm. His jaws were tight; eyes unwavering and void of emotion.
Rodney looked over his shoulder and yelled for Caleb, who had his hand wrapped tight in Izzy’s hair. Fear etched on her face, Izzy struggled to break free from his grip. Her right eye was swollen shut and lip busted.
To make matters worse, Caleb kicked Izzy’s leg and she fell on her side.  A scream fell from her lips and Bucky came undone.
Redwing fired a shot, hitting Caleb, toppling him to the ground in excruciating pain.
Nat sidled to Izzy’s, helping her from the ground, cutting the zip ties on her wrists. She clutched the terrified teen in her arms, stroking her hair and rocking back and forth. Sam draped a blanket around Izzy, tucking it around her like a cocoon.
Rodney bolted in the opposite direction but he was no match for Captain America’s shield. Bucky pounced, grabbing him by the hair. 
Rodney whipped around only to see James Buchanan Barnes lurking over him, with an ominous stare. Jerking the bloodied thug by his shirt, Bucky proceeded to drag him towards the car.
“I should’ve killed that little bitch when I had the chance,” Rodney spat thick red liquid in Bucky’s direction. Without warning, Rodney’s head lurched backwards as metal met his face.
Reaching behind his back, Bucky stealthily pulled out a 1 inch wide scalpel and a small bottle of 100% isopropyl alcohol. With Renoir-esque precision,  Bucky started at Rodney’s right temple, pulling the instrument slowly down his face, stopping at the jawline. Adding insult to injury, Bucky methodically trickled alcohol into the cut.
Squirming and screaming like a banshee, Rodney’s breathing became labored. Realizing the potential damage ongoing torture would do to Bucky’s psyche, Izzy limped over, laying her hand on his shoulder.
What ensued next astonished everyone there!
ВФВБ РУЭЫ ТЩЕ ЦЩКЕР ШЕЮ ЗДУФЫУ ЫЕЩЗ!
(DAD, HE’S NOT WORTH IT. PLEASE STOP!)
РУ ВУЫУКМУЫ ЕЩ ЫГААУК!
(HE DESERVES TO SUFFER!)
ЗДУФЫУ ВЩТЭЕ ПЩ ЕЩ Ф ВФКЛ ЗДФСУЮ Ш ТУУВ ЬН ВФВ!
(PLEASE DON’T GO TO A DARK PLACE, I NEED MY DAD!)
Straightening his stance, a deluge of salty drops poured from Bucky’s azure blue-gray eyes, as he embraced Izzy.
“My baby girl, I-I-I’m so sorry!!!! I love you so damn much!! I mIssed you!” These words rolled from Bucky’s lips like a prayer. Izzy nuzzled close to her dad, inhaling his familiar scent.
“Daddy, please don’t let me go.” Izzy’s voice muffled by a steady stream of pent up tears.
Tony took the liberty of calling his contact at Raft Prison, a floating asylum for criminals.
“Are these the uh-”, Major Beckford nodded his head towards the bruised and bloodied bodies of Rodney and Caleb.
Steve, peering over his shoulder, nodded yes.
“And whose *clears throat* ‘artwork’ is this?”
No one bothered to speak up. Bucky cradled Izzy in his arms, avoiding the Major’s gaze; Sam and Nat looked down on the ground and Tony? Well he stood there with a “shit eating” smirk on his face.
Major Beckford chuckled, “That’s what I thought.”
The soldiers, accompanying the Major, placed Rodney and Caleb on stretchers and loaded them onto a military helicopter.
Bucky turned his head towards the burly soldier and gently nodded.
Izzy whimpered, “Daddy I wanna go home, please”
Kissing the top of his shaken daughter’s head, “Sure sweetheart. Let’s get you on the jet.” 
Bucky picked Izzy up bridal style, placed her gently in the passenger seat of the Audi and drove to the quinjet. 
Tony supervised ground clean up. Rodney and Caleb were nothing more than stain’s on humanity!
On the quinjet, Bucky gently laid Izzy on a stretcher, Bruce carefully inserted  an IV in her arms and examined her eye. 
Nat sat beside Bucky.  “She’s gonna be fine, Bucky.” 
Shaking his head, “Maybe but at what cost?”
Steve phoned Y/N and gave her the good news. Wanda and little Steve could be heard in the background whooping.
Handing Bucky the phone, “Hey Doll, we’re coming home.”
“C-can I speak to her James?” Y/N’s voice trembled with relief.
Placing the phone to Izzy’s ear, “M-m-mom?” “Yes my baby girl, it’s me.”
Voice cracking, “I miss you so much.” “I miss you too my beautiful daughter. See you soon, okay?” Izzy nodded ‘yes’.
Through tears, Y/N inquired, “Stevie, what happened to her?”
“Y/N, Izzy was struck in the face; her right eyes swollen shut and lip busted. Dr. Cho has a team standing by on the tarmac, she’s in good hands.”
Dropping her phone sliding down the door, Y/N buried her face in her hands and sobbed. Wanda attentively stayed by her side. Little Stevie held his mother’s quivering hands.
The turbo engines pulled the trio out of their haze. Wanda, little Stevie and Y/N dashed towards the elevator, eagerly pressing the red “med bay” button.
Bucky jogged alongside Izzy’s gurney, as Dr. Cho and her team attended to her. Followed by Steve, Nat, Sam, Bruce and Tony, everyone stood with bated breath, worried sick about what transpired in the Catskills.
Izzy suffered serious trauma; not just physically, but mentally as well. Her road to recovery has just begun. But with an excellent support network surrounding her, in time, healing will come.
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