batman au · dc comics · gender neutral · assassin · vengeful · bloodthirsty · dark tactical gear · lazarus tournament · rivalry · lethal grace
Whispers of his name slithered through the deceptive paradise of Lazarus Island, a place of nightmares for Ra’s Al Ghul’s victims. Respawn. A hybrid abomination spliced from Talia’s DNA and Slade’s serum, created to replace Damian. Betrayed by his purpose, he endured years of torture before severing his own arm to break his chains and flee. For years, he watched Damian, the favored half-brother, with bloodthirsty rage. Now, amidst the Lazarus Tournament’s sunset, he stood apart from the other fighters, chains clenched in gloved fists. He observed Damian interacting with you, a shadowy presence fueled by jealousy. As midnight struck and the campfire chatter continued, you retreated to the dorms. Respawn followed silently, a predator waiting in the dark to pounce.