Out of the Shadows verse
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In The Shadows of Sleeping Giants by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics)
21 Mar 2025
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Bruce Wayne's grief was violent, those closest to him knew that. After the death of his son he lost himself to it once more, throwing himself into fight after fight. Then He Fell
Now Dick Grayson stands in the aftermath, doing his best to hold everything together as his father sits in a coma.
Tim Drake watched Batman fall, now as he watches Dick Grayson take up the mantle, he knows he needs to help. He just doesn't know how.
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Tim finds himself vaguely grateful for the solid back of the shelf, he was already gonna be one big bruise, the landing could have been worse.
Sounds of fighting erupt behind him, and he tilts his head back to get a look at the commotion. Batman is there, expertly taking down the goon before they can take advantage of Tim's stunned state. Tim gets a little thrill of excitement, seeing Batman fight, quickly replaced by dread.
Oh he was in trouble.
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- Part 1 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Learning How to Fly by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics)
12 Apr 2025
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Now that Tim has come to live at Wayne Manor, it's time for Dick to begin the task of training him how to be Robin. While at the same time helping him to settle into life at the Manor.
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Tim looks across the street and freezes, before whipping around and looking directly at Dick.
Huh, must have caught his reflection in a window, points for perceptiveness.
Dick crosses his arms and stares right back at Tim, who shuffles awkwardly, before lifting his hand and hesitantly waving. Dick doesn’t react, just continues to stare at Tim, arms crossed. He admits it’s a very Bruce-like move, because Tim visibly slumps.
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- Part 2 of Out of the Shadows verse
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A Gala and a Gambit by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics), DCU
17 Apr 2025
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Tim's parents are back in town for the Annual Wayne Christmas Gala, and Tim would really prefer to just stay in bed.
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Tim sighs in relief as the door shuts behind him, the sounds of the party being muffled a relief to the building headache. He leans against the wall, and tries to breathe through the wave of nausea rolling through him. He really doesn’t want to throw up on top of everything else.
The door opens next to him, startling him as Babs and Dick come into the hall.
Dick wastes no time, touching his forehead with the back of his hands, brows furrowed in concern. “Your burning up bud.”
Oh so now they care?
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- Part 3 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Stepping Out Of the Shadows by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics)
12 Jul 2025
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Gotham is never quiet, the holidays are no exception to that fact.
As Tim and Dick begin to settle into the new normal, two crime sprees test the strength of their trust.
A string of robberies that leave them struggling to find answers, as bodies begin to appear around the city. With a concerning connection to an enemy that has Dick worried for Tim's safety.
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Dick enters the apartment, going straight to the stairwell, pulling out his grapple.
“5th floor, third door to the right.” Tim states shooting his own grapple to the correct floor.
Dick follows, racing down towards the ajar door. Bloody footprints are soaked into the carpet, tapering off before they get to the stairwell. The blood is browning, it’s been there awhile.
Tim arrives at the door first, and slips inside.
“Robin, wait!”
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- Part 4 of Out of the Shadows verse
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A Promise to Keep by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: DCU, DCU (Comics), Batman - All Media Types
07 Aug 2025
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The Drake's are back in Gotham, meaning Tim back to taking the bus to school.
The day they leave again, as Tim heads to school. A group of men knock him out and shove him into a van, intent on holding him for ransom.
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There’s light hitting his face, but not the harsh unnatural light, most likely it’s light filtering in from a high up window. The room smells of damp and mold, along with the faint smell of exhaust and the sound of cars passing.
A basement, close to a road, but not a busy one. He might be somewhere in the East End, but it’s hard to say until he can look outside.
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- Part 5 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Blüd Forged by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Nightwing (Comics), Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU, DCU (Comics)
12 Sep 2025
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While Tim is benched due to his concussion, Dick decides to patrol Blüdhaven as Nightwing as Clark covers for him as Batman. While in Haven, a murder reveals a cover up and the presence of a new vigilante in the city.
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“Robin, can you track where she went?” Dick asks, as he watches the footage once more.
“On it.” He can hear Tim typing away. “I’m looking into recent BPD reports, it looks like there's some rumors going around about a new suit on the streets.”
“This isn’t their first appearance?” Dick asks shocked, maybe they had nothing to do with Slade at all, or maybe the mercenary is simply trying to draw him out. He should have been paying closer attention to the city.
“Nope, according to the reports she’s rather violent.”
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- Part 6 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Flying Falling by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Superman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics), Batman (Comics), DCU, Superman (Comics)
18 Sep 2025
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Dick takes Tim to visit the Kent farm for the weekend to meet Kon and Jon.
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Flying is so cool, the cold wind whipping against his face, his cape flapping behind him. Kon has Tim and Jon help steady using what Kon had explained as tactile telekinesis, occasionally letting Jon go so he can glide.
They fly over snow covered fields, with the odd spare forested area between. Tim wishes he’d brought his camera, the scenery was beautiful, and nothing like he’d see in Gotham.
“Where are we going?” Tim has to shout to be heard over the wind.
“There’s a really big field, it’s not too much farther, no one ever goes there, so me and Jon build a fort there if we get enough snow!” Kon explains. “We just got a snow storm, so we should have enough to build a really big one this year!”
“Yeah! Then we could have a snowball fight! Or make snowmen!” Jon adds excitedly, letting go of Kon’s hand a shakily flying for a bit, then grabbing Kon when he starts to fall. “We should have grabbed a hat!”
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- Part 7 of Out of the Shadows verse
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The Art of Distraction by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy for SpellboundWriter
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU, DCU (Comics)
07 Oct 2025
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It Dick's birthday, and it's up to Tim to keep Dick out of the house as Babs tries to organize a surprise party with the help of the Titans.
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“Do you remember the plan?” Babs ask as Tim waits for Dick.
“Yes ma’am!” Tim gives her a cocky grin and mock salutes.
Babs rolls her eyes, swatting at his head. “Alright brat, what is it?”
Tim snickers ducking out of reach. “Keep Dick busy and out of the house while you, Alfred and the Titans set up for the party.”
“And the Kents.” Babs adds, grabbing Tim’s hat and holding it out to him.
Tim scoffs, “Semantics.”
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- Part 8 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Turning Towards the Light by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU, DCU (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics)
15 Mar 2026
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Dick has worked hard to build a family in the aftermath of tragedy, but Gotham can never let him enjoy peace for long. As Dick, Tim and Barbara work to stop a trafficking ring that has established itself in Gotham. The discoveries they make threaten to destroy everything they have worked so hard to protect.
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As he turns the corner he begins to hear the sounds of screaming over the roar of the flames. He doesn’t see anyone at first, but then an arm sticks out through a basement window.
“Help! Please someone help us!” A voice cries out.
Tim rushes forwards, and finds a basement window metal bars installed over, blocking the escape of those trapped inside. The arm touches the metal and a shout of pain follows.
“Batman I’ve got victims trapped in a basement!” Tim reports, as he gets closer to the building. “There appears to be-”
His words cut off into a gasp as he looks into the window, at least a dozen women and children are in the basement.
(If you a returning reader please check out the beginning note!!)
Series
- Part 9 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Compromised Flight by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics), Supergirl (Comics)
25 Mar 2026
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Dick, Tim and Babs work to find the escaped members of the trafficking ring, discovering a group attempting to flee the country.
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“Better suit up boys.” Babs instructs, “I found where the target is going to be leaving from. And they're going to try to make their escape tonight.”
“On it boss!” Tim chirps, heading towards the lockers.
“Do you think he’ll be okay?” Babs asks.
“Yeah, like you said, this could be good for him.” Dick states. “Give him back a sense of control.”
She sighs. “I know, I just-”
“I’ll keep him safe, I promise.”
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- Part 10 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Desperate to Hold by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics)
08 Apr 2026
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They'd made a deal with Ivy, as long as she didn't cause trouble they'll leave her alone.
When she breaks the deal, kidnapping a group of men trying to build on land home to protected trees, Dick and Tim have to go deep into her territory to rescue them.
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“We’ll have to approach on foot from here.” Dick explains, grabbing a few things from the trunk, handing Tim an aerosol can. “You remember what this is?”
“The anti-Ivy spray.” Tim answers, placing it on his belt.
“Find the hostages, free them.” Dick instructs, placing a few cans on his own belt. “Then get out. I don’t want you getting hit by any of Ivy’s creations.”
Tim nods, he’s read up on Ivy, he knows the risks she poses. While it was possible to have a truce with her, she could also be one of their most dangerous opponents if angered.
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- Part 11 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Fears and Phantoms by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics), Batman (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics)
14 Apr 2026
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The Arkham breakout has brought the city to the screeching halt, as the Dynamic Duo push themselves to the point of exhaustion to capture the escapees.
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“Sorry guys, but this playdate is over.” Tim quips, knocking out one of the inmates in the toy store. “You need to get back to your rooms.”
Tim flips out of the way when the second in mate swings at him, grabbing a handful of marbles he sees on the shelf, tossing them onto the ground. The second goes down, and Tim is able to tie him up before he can recover.
Dick is elsewhere in the store, but before Tim can even start looking there’s a large crash as a bunch of shelving collapses. A very large man, having thrown Dick into the shelving.
“Oh, you’re big.” Tim says without thinking.
“Good observation Boy Genius,” Babs snarks. “Move!”
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- Part 12 of Out of the Shadows verse
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The Weight of Rest by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics)
29 Apr 2026
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With the situation at Arkham wrapping up, Tim, Dick, and Babs take a much needed break.
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Dick laughs at the look Crystal gives him. “We’ve been fine. How have you been holding up.”
“As best we can.” Crystal responds. “I’ve practically had to work through the whole thing. Thank god for our neighbours, they checked up on Steph for me while I was stuck at work.”
Dick frowns but nods. “I’m glad she didn’t get stuck completely alone. I imagine finding a babysitter wasn’t very possible with the shelter in place orders.”
“Uhg, don’t get me started.” Crystal responds, pinching the bridge of her nose. “If I could I would have just brought her with me to work but I work at a high risk building...”
He winces in sympathy. “Are you off today?”
“Finally.” Crystal groans. “Figured I’d give Steph a chance to get out of the house. Is that why you’re here?”
“Knida,” Dick makes a so-so gesture with his hand. “My girlfriend works here. Her tires got punctured on the way in so we’re picking her up then going to her apartment. She's just upstairs.”
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- Part 13 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Specter Spectators by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: DCU (Comics), Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics)
04 May 2026
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Tim is ecstatic to have his friend over for a sleepover, until Bernard insists they go Ghost Hunting in a unused area of the manor.
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“I can’t believe you were going to set us up in separate rooms.” Darla states as she drops her bag by the door.
“We have a million guest rooms!” Tim defends himself.
“But that defeats the whole point of a sleepover!” Steph points out, taking out her sleeping bag. “Not sleeping cause we’re too busy talking!”
“Exactly!” Darla says. “I knew I was going to like you.”
“Yeah, yeah.” Bernard interrupts. “The discussion of the meaning of sleepovers is all very interesting, but look what I brought.”
Bernard dumps his bag out onto Tim’s bed, a bunch of small devices and flashlights.
“Bern what’s all this?” Tim asks, picking up one of them.
“Classic sleepover activities.” Bernard explains. “Ghost hunting stuff!”
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- Part 14 of Out of the Shadows verse
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Out of Shadows Verse Extras by BirdsBatsandCatsohmy
Fandoms: DCU (Comics), DCU, Batman - All Media Types
28 Apr 2026
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Deleted/extended scenes from my works in this series. Mostly just stuff I didn't want to delete but felt didn't fit.
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- Part 15 of Out of the Shadows verse