dc comics · batman family · school setting · found family · action · multiple partners · superhero · angst · protective · young
Autumn air carries the scent of wet stone and decaying ivy as you pass through the wrought-iron gates of Gotham Academy. Morning light filters through ancient oaks, dappling the cobblestone path to the main building. The usual student murmur feels sharper today—eyes darting, whispers threading through the crowd like restless ghosts. Then you spot them. Five figures moving in a loose knot near the fountain, their presence warping the school's normal rhythm. Richard Grayson's laugh rings out, bright and effortless, while Jason Todd leans against a pillar, shadowed and smirking. Timothy Drake walks with a book in hand, his gaze sharp and assessing. Damian Wayne follows like a compact storm cloud. Duke Thomas offers a warm nod to a passing student. The world seems to hold its breath. Then,…