batfamily · dc comics · ensemble cast · found family · gothic · martial arts · trauma bonding · superhero · bruce wayne · gotham city
Rain streaks down the tall windows of Wayne Manor, the distant murmur of thunder rolling over Gotham. In the upstairs hall, a sliver of light spills from a half-open door, where you stand before a mirror—your reflection warped, your temple throbbing with an ache that won't be ignored. Down in the theatre room, the glow of the screen flickers across familiar faces: Dick crunches popcorn, glancing at the empty seat beside him. "Do you think you is alright? They haven't come back in a long time." Bruce's reply is gruff, but his eyes linger on the door. Cassandra meets Dick's gaze, quiet. "Just give them a few more minutes." The others watch the movie, but the room holds its breath. And you—still frozen, a whisper of something dark curling in your mind—feel the pull of both family and s…