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Love's Not A Game (A Nightwing/Rook Short animatic) by aldebaran26, njw, uzuluna
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types
25 Aug 2024
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Commissioned this piece from uzuluna~ Because I have a lot of animatic ideas for the Villain AU... expect more work from her ><
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Red Robin (Birds of a Feather, Get it Together) by aldebaran26, njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Red Robin (Comics)
19 Jul 2023
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Tim shivers as he imagines how much worse things would be if Batman learned about his many villainous alternate selves. He takes a swig of his thermos and grimaces. Thank goodness he’ll never, ever find out.
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Cut to all the villain Tims arriving in Gotham one after another. “This is going to be great!”Series
- Part 7 of Through a Dark Prism and Into the Light
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Finding a New Perspective by njw for Bumpkin
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
28 Jan 2022
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“I got this, Hood.” Red Robin sounds annoyed as he arcs and twists through the air, kicking one henchman into another and wrenching the gun away from a third while simultaneously retracting his grappling line and then launching it to catch another unwary henchman. Just, how?
“I can see you do,” Red Hood says, and wait. Was his voice always that deep? Is he… Maya squints. Is he staring at Red Robin’s ass?
She blinks, then studies the line of sight more closely. Maybe he’s just checking out Red Robin’s kneecaps, in preparation for shooting at them? That seems more his style. Sexual attraction is kind of confusing and she still doesn’t totally believe Tosh that it’s actually as big a thing as people make it out to be—seriously, do other people really spend that much time thinking about it? Sounds fake but okay.
But no, Red Hood’s helmet is totally pointed at Red Robin’s ass. Huh. That’s new.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 Holiday Gift Exchange. Thanks, Chibi, for putting this all together!Series
- Part 3 of Jaytim Week Special Event Stories
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Learning to Wing It by njw, Silver_Snow_77, vellcolabs (vellaphoria) for MyosotisTageteserecta
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Red Robin (Comics)
19 Jun 2021
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The journey back to consciousness is painful, every moment worse than the last as Tim’s aching, damaged body reports in. His head is pounding and everything hurts.
He shouldn’t be alive right now.
Memories crash through his mind, fear and agony blooming in their wake. The desert. Bleeding out after the Widower’s ambush. Z and Owens, oh god. They’re dead. And Pru—
Disjointed recollections of dragging himself and her into the vehicle and somehow making it back to the hotel are followed by a huge blank. There’s no way he should be alive—he lost too much blood. There’s no way the Widower’s sword missed an organ as it passed through his back. And his wings—the beautiful black and crisp white feathers he has always secretly taken pride in, iridescent blue in the right light, just like a magpie—
His wings—
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Turn the Scales by njw, SoleminiSanction, vellcolabs (vellaphoria) for Silver_Snow_77
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Red Robin (Comics)
30 May 2021
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The scream of agonized metal fills the air and Superboy cries out as his arms buckle. He falls to his knees under the strain. He’s going to go down. Robin inhales, ready to jump in there, ready to scream, to do anything that might prevent him from losing one of his best friends today, and—
A plume of roiling, incandescent flames pours out of his mouth and engulfs the mech, consuming it with unnatural speed as it flails and spasms.
Huh.
That… was a thing that happened.
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Chessmaster (Make Your Move) by aldebaran26, njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
30 Apr 2021
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“So,” Red Hood says, lying on his back on the rooftop and breathing heavily, his helmet discarded next to him. It’s hard to tell if he’s panting due to exertion from their fight or if it’s still a reaction to Chessmaster’s dirtier moves. He really should learn to wear a cup. “What position do I qualify for, anyway? And if you say fuckin’ pawn—”
Chessmaster turns to him, heart beating faster as he studies his face. He has the same crooked grin he always wore as Robin, and it makes Chessmaster yearn for something he gave up for lost years ago. “Please be my queen,” he blurts out. To hell with waiting.
“Wha…?” Red Hood looks very confused, but he doesn’t seem like he’s against the idea.
Excellent. Chessmaster can work with that.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 day six Fake Dating | Casefic prompt.Series
- Part 21 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
- Part 6 of Through a Dark Prism and Into the Light
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Puzzle (All Our Broken Pieces) by aldebaran26, njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
30 Apr 2021
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Tiny Tim, wandering Gotham: *Spots the Riddler enacting evil plan and fighting Batman*
Everyone else: *Runs away screaming*
Tiny Tim: *Whips out notebook* “Hmm good start, but—” *Lays out detailed critique of Riddler’s plan, style, and personal grooming* “Here’s how you can improve!”
The Riddler: “Huh?”
Tiny Tim, ignoring him: “You know what, I’m just gonna do it myself” *Becomes supervillain, steeples fingers beneath chin* “Yes, excellent”
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 day five Lazarus Pit | Myths and Legends prompt.Series
- Part 20 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
- Part 5 of Through a Dark Prism and Into the Light
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Nightshade (Off the Garden Path) by aldebaran26, njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
30 Apr 2021
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Tim blinks away tears as he strokes one of the yellow and red flowers, eyes widening as it rotates on its stem to follow his hand. “Gloriosa superba,” he murmurs. “Poisonous in every part of the plant.”
“You know your plants,” a smooth, low voice says from behind him.
He turns, hand still poised next to the flower, and blinks up at Pamela Isley.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 day four FREE DAY prompt (I went with “Be my Robin”).Series
- Part 19 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
- Part 4 of Through a Dark Prism and Into the Light
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Stray (Unsheathe Your Claws) by aldebaran26, njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
30 Apr 2021
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“Damn, guess we fell asleep.” The loud voice right above his head makes Stray jerk upright, and he winces and lets out a soft yelp as the back of his head slams into something. “Ow, fuck!”
Stray sits up more carefully, hands flying up to check his goggles and cowl are still in place, before twisting to see what he’s been sleeping on. It’s Robin, blushing, hands raised to clutch at his nose. They stare at each other for a long moment.
Stray notes the lightening of the sky to the east that means they’ve been at this stakeout for hours and he finally registers what happened. “Oh my god, we slept together!” he blurts out.
“Holy shit, don’t say it like that!” Robin tries to scowl, then winces. “I think my nose is bleeding.”
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 day three Rooftop Rendezvous | Size Difference prompt.Series
- Part 18 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
- Part 3 of Through a Dark Prism and Into the Light
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Pierrot (Behind This Broken Mask) by aldebaran26, njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
30 Apr 2021
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Tim rides his bike, his small legs aching and his breath a ragged gasp by the time he reaches Gotham City proper. His legs shake and his heart slams as he steps off his bike, adrenaline shooting through him as he sees the dark buildings looming overhead and seriously questions whether or not this was a good idea.
Then the screaming starts. It’s distant, accompanied by the sounds of explosions and a loud voice declaring some villain or other as the new ruler of Gotham, but Tim doesn’t care about any of that.
He creeps closer, keeping to the shadows and hugging the side of the nearest building despite the grime which rubs off on his small white hands and the rough brick that catches and tears at his soft clothes. The screaming grows louder.
Tim closes his eyes and remembers. It hurts, but it feels good.
He can’t stop poking at it.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 day two request | Redemption/Fall from Grace.Series
- Part 17 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
- Part 2 of Through a Dark Prism and Into the Light
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Filling Lost Days by njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Red Hood: Lost Days, Red Robin (Comics)
27 Mar 2021
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When Jason gets back up to his perch, he sighs and lets himself enjoy the soft, warm night breeze for a moment before digging into his own messy portion of currywurst. Fuck, it’s so good. After a few bites, he looks over at the hotel, and freezes.
Drake is sitting by the window again. He’s eating the dinner Jason gave him.
Suddenly, Jason is very aware of his own lips, tingling and sensitized by the spice. As he watches, Drake’s pretty lips close over the fork Jason gave him, the one he had in his own mouth not five minutes ago.
It’s not a kiss, not really, but…
It’s the closest Jason’s ever come to one. Fuck, he hopes like hell he doesn’t end up having to off this guy.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 day seven Identity Porn | Undercover prompt.Series
- Part 22 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
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Write Your Story in the Stars by njw for clarityhiding
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
21 Mar 2021
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“We know you’re awake, dumbass—the computer readings gave it away like five minutes ago,” a deep voice says, sounding amused.
Tim opens his eyes. “Oh,” he says, taking in what looks like an ordinary, if cramped, medbay. He doesn’t waste much time on his surroundings because most of his attention is immediately focused on the people standing nearby, both of whom are staring openly at him.
The tall, muscular woman with bright green eyes and a tumultuous mane of flowing red hair spilling all the way to the floor smiles at him, her orange skin seeming to glow with an inner light. “Greetings,” she says brightly. “You are now our prisoner. If you attempt to harm any aboard this ship, I will feed you to a Kraalian crotch-worm.”
He blinks, trying not to wince. “Ah.” It doesn’t seem like there’s much to say to that. “Okay?”
The big guy with vivid teal eyes, an arresting white streak in his black hair, and muscles practically bursting out of his shipsuit, snorts. “She means it. Seriously, don’t push her.”
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2021 day one SPACE | Pirates prompt.Series
- Part 16 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
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In the Hall of the Demon King by artificiallifecreator, njw, Silver_Snow_77, vellcolabs (vellaphoria) for SoleminiSanction
Fandoms: DCU, Batman (Comics), Batman - All Media Types
07 Mar 2021
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Life is looking pretty darn good for Tim, right up until an actual freaking demon shows up to demand he return some artifact he’s never even heard of. Apparently, his parents stole it? From this guy’s grandpa, apparently, who sounds like a real character.
He stares at the demon, who stares back at him, muscular arms folded across his really unfairly broad chest. The demon is handsome, with black hair and rich, olive-gold skin, and green eyes which flash beneath dark, sculpted brows. His magnificent horns twist and arch back from behind his temples. Tim kind of wants to touch one.
He blinks. Yeah, this isn’t good.
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Jack Frost (Break the Ice) by aldebaran26, njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
11 Dec 2020
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“Hey, snowflake,” Robin says, a teasing lilt in his voice as he alights on the rooftop behind him.
Jack Frost jerks in surprise, eyes widening as he spins to face him. “Quit calling me that!” he orders, barely resisting the urge to stamp his foot. “I’m Jack Frost!”
“Could’ve fooled me,” Robin says, flashing a lopsided grin. “And the other heroes. And the other villains, come to think of it. And the newspapers. After all, the only thing anyone ever hears you called is—”
“Snowflake?” Mr. Freeze’s voice carries across the night air. “Snowflake, are you alright?” He sounds worried, which is silly because Jack Frost is perfectly capable of taking care of himself.
Still, there’s a little thrill of warmth and happiness at the concern. It’s nice to have someone who cares.
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- Part 1 of Through a Dark Prism and Into the Light
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The Monsters in Your Closets by njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
31 Oct 2020
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Sighing, Tim rubs his face. Holidays in Gotham are terrible. Especially Halloween. This is only the first Saturday in October, so they should’ve had at least a few more weeks of relative peace. “I know we can never have a normal Halloween, not in this city, but does the crazy really have to start earlier and earlier every year?”
“Yep,” a deep voice says from right behind him. “Because Gotham’s an actual goddamn hellmouth.”
Tim’s pretty sure he manages not to jump. A loud snort followed by a low chuckle raises a flicker of doubt about that conclusion. Whatever. It’s like three in the morning, the Joker’s loose in Gotham, and there is an actual freaking vampire cleaning the bric-a-brac in the parlor right now—he’s allowed to be a little jumpy.
Stupid Jason.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week Spooktober 2020 prompts.October 3–4: Vampires; October 10–11: Zombies/Cryptids; October 17–18: Weres; October 24–25: Ghosts; October 31: Anything Supernatural Goes
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- Part 2 of Jaytim Week Special Event Stories
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“Ow,” Nightwing mutters, wincing as he stretches a bit to check the status of his ribs. Bruised, maybe, but not broken. Well, it could be worse. He takes a deep breath, then freezes as he feels a sharp stab of pain in his neck. What…?
He smacks his hand on the spot, expecting to find an insect or maybe a thorn. These are Ivy’s plants, after all. Instead, his hand slaps down on—another hand? Jerking in shock and yanking on the hand, Nightwing sees familiar loose burlap gloves over long, claw-like fingers. “Oh no,” he whispers.
Clutched in Scarecrow’s hand is an empty syringe.
Well, shit.
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The Road to Hell Is a Slippery Slope by njw for CasualOtaku
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
23 Jul 2020
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Nightwing almost misses his landing, arms pinwheeling as the import of those overheard words sinks in. He barely manages to avoid falling right off the rooftop. It doesn’t even register, his mind far too busy trying to make sense of what he just heard to even consider his own situation.
Jason and Tim are having sex, he thinks, dazed and shying away from examining how he feels about two men he considers his family becoming involved with each other in that way.
Then the rest of what they said percolates through his stunned brain, and he almost falls again.
And they’re doing it wrong.
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Fulfilling Primary Directives by njw for clarityhiding
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
13 Jun 2020
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Gotham is a hellhole—a hostile, nigh-uninhabitable, virtually airless nightmare of a planet located within the outer corona of its glaring red sun. No one in their right mind ever goes to Gotham of their own free will.
To Tim, it’s home. Right now, fighting for his life against an armored, faceless warbot as it bears him mercilessly to the cold steel floor of Titan Station, he desperately wishes he were home.
“Why are you attacking me?” he chokes out. “You’re the Red Hood. We should be working together—we have the same goal—”
The dim emergency lighting in the corridor flickers and reflects eerily off the smooth red surface of Red Hood’s helmet as he pauses, staring down at Tim. “You think we’re the same?” he says softly, his gauntlet tightening slightly around Tim’s throat.
“You really think you are anything like me? Pretender, you have no idea what I’ve had to do to survive.” He chuckles, an awful sound that sends a shudder through Tim.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2020 day six SPACE | Cyberpunk/Android/Robotic prompt.Series
- Part 14 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories
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Rise Above It (Spread Your Wings) by clarakent (mintaejin), njw, Silver_Snow_77 for vellaphoria
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
13 Jun 2020
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The dark fire twists and rises, orienting on the Gotham walls. It seems to be aimed for a point right in front of the battlements where Bruce and Damian stand, defenseless while casting their own spell. The black flames blast forward, closing in on the closest thing to a family Tim has left.
Like hell.
Tim knows exactly what he needs to do. Just as the black, corrupt hellfire approaches the village walls, he drops into a dive, closing his wings tightly around his body to plummet faster. He’s got this—he’s so close—
As he falls, what sounds strangely like grief-stricken cries of denial in his father’s and brother’s voices reach his ears, but that’s not possible. He must be mistaken. As the burning, excruciating balefire surrounds him, burning the very tears from his eyes, Tim’s heart twists in painful satisfaction. Now the others will be able to save Gotham and defeat Ra’s.
I did it, Bruce. Even if you never really wanted me to be part of your family, I hope… I made you proud.
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Sea Change (Turn the Tide) by njw
Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
12 Jun 2020
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Tim sighs in sheer relief as he feels himself come to a rest on the sand, gentle waves still lapping lazily around him. The sun is peeking over the horizon, there’s a light, warm breeze, and it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day. It feels really good to be still. Maybe he can just stay here like this for a while. His eyes begin to drift closed in sheer relief at being on solid land again.
“Really, Replacement? You’re gonna lay around all day and keep letting me do all the work? I swam your lazy ass all the way here and now you’re just gonna sit on it?”
His eyes snap open and he glances up to see Jason sneering down at him. Whoops.
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For the tumblr Jaytim Week 2020 day seven Pirate/Desert Island | Vikings AU prompt.Series
- Part 15 of Jaytim Week Prompt Oneshots and Stories