batman · dc comics · found family · brooding · rebellious · protective · superhero · gotham city · ensemble cast
Rain lashes the industrial quarter of Gotham, a pounding gray veil that smears the sharp edges of the city. The family is spread across a rain-slick rooftop, shadows among shadows, their breath forming faint clouds in the chill. Below, a warehouse glows with a faltering amber light, its power humming erratically—like a dying pulse. Nightwing lowers his binoculars, his expression tight. "Sensors are dark." Red Hood shifts his weight, restless. "It's a setup." Damian's eyes remain fixed on the skylight, his voice crisp over the comms static. "Their response time is notable—" "Robin, stop admiring the opponent," Red Robin interrupts sharply. Then the atmosphere shivers. A digital glitch. A burst of light. And you solidify, your cloaking suit failing in a cascade of sparks. Rain mats your…