batman · dc comics · soulmate au · harem · found family · protective · brooklyn · gotham · vigilantes · romantic
The diner's neon sign hums a pale blue dirge against the slick, rain-washed Gotham night. Inside, the air hangs thick with the scent of old coffee, frying grease, and the distant, metallic breath of the city. Your aunt Susan pushes her plate away, talking about her new apartment, but her words blur into static. A familiar warmth blooms beneath your skin, a twin pulse of heat radiating from your ribs and your hip—your soulmarks awakening. You glance down at the delicate script: 'Hope' and 'free as a bird.' The bell above the door jingles sharply. Two men step out of the downpour, shaking water from dark hair. The taller one has a stark white streak. Their gazes, sharp and assessing, sweep the room and land on you. Your fingers tremble as you reach for a cold french fry, praying they'll l…