Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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When the Weather Takes a Turn On You by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Red Robin (Comics)
01 Oct 2022
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“You okay, Tim?” Steph asks. She pulls back to look at him. The rush of ice on his body is physically painful the farther away she takes her body heat. “You’re shivering worse than me.”
“F-Fine,” Tim says, his teeth chattering embarrassingly. He’d blush if he had any hot blood left in him. “Just chilly.” His eyelids have begun to droop, his body’s energy going entirely to the act of shivering. A nap too, he amends. Hot chocolate and a long, warm nap.
Frowning, Steph presses her hand to Tim’s cheek. She jumps back, startled. “Jesus, Tim! You feel like ice.” That sounds about right; her hand felt like a hot iron against his skin. That probably isn’t normal, but Tim doesn’t have the capacity to ponder on that when she’s once again left him so cold.
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- Part 1 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Justice Here Don't Fit the Crime by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics)
02 Oct 2022
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Dick reminds him, “I’m not going to pick sides or get involved in what’s going on between you and Bruce. That’s not my place. But I’ve been in your shoes before. I guarantee that whatever it is you did, I’ve done the same exact thing at one time or other.”
Dick has lost track of how many falling-outs he and Bruce have had over the years. Fighting with Batman is part of the Robin gig. It’s a prerequisite for the position.
“Yeah?” Jason challenges bitterly. “You ever killed a guy?”
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- Part 2 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Mine Is Just a Slower Suicide by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Robin (Comics), DCU (Comics), Detective Comics (Comics)
02 Oct 2022
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Tim is thirteen the first time he walks into the Batcave and finds Bruce holding a gun to his head.
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- Part 3 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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I'd Fly Far Away From Here by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Robin (Comics), Nightwing (Comics), DCU (Comics)
05 Oct 2022
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Tim stacks his fries onto his burger patty in a crosshatch, covering every spare inch in a layer of salty potato and grease. “It all happened kind of fast. Dad and I got into this huge fight, and it’s not very dignified to go back upstairs for my wallet and then storm out.” Dick is quiet while he eats his sandwich, trying to figure this out. “Dick?”
“I’m just—trying to think if I should call Bruce first or your dad.”
Tim makes a face. “Can we maybe just…not call either of them?”
“Tim, you’re in a strange city you don’t live in, staying with a person your dad barely knows. He’s probably worried sick.”
Tim rolls his eyes and scoffs sourly. “I doubt that.”
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- Part 4 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Most Girls Never Win If They're Polite by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics)
05 Oct 2022
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“You’re bleeding,” Batman observes with a frown.
Steph rolls her eyes. “No, duh. I thought you were s’posed to be a detective.”
The fearsome Batman—scarer of criminals, protector of Gotham, makes-people-scream-like-little-girls-on-a-daily-basis, capital-B Batman—chuckles. “I have bandages.” He digs in his utility belt for a moment and takes out a small kit. “Would you mind if I take a look at that cut? You can pick a Superman or dinosaur band-aid.”
“Dinosaurs, obviously. Metropolis is for wimps.”
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- Part 5 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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I Would Fight For You by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics)
06 Oct 2022
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As far as kidnappings go, Duke was hoping that his first as an official Wayne kid would be a little more exciting.
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- Part 6 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Thinking That No One Else Could Know by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Robin (Comics), Detective Comics (Comics)
07 Oct 2022
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When Tim sees the headlines, the train screeches to a spark-spitting halt. His brain stops operating. No feedback, can’t compute.
BREAKING NEWS: BILLIONAIRE SON TIM DRAKE IS A SECRET HOMOSEXUAL?
TIM DRAKE SPOTTED LOCKING LIPS WITH BLOND MALE LAST NIGHT!!
EXCLUSIVE WITH LEX LUTHOR: “TIM DRAKE’S PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION WAS UNPROFESSIONAL AND SHINES A POOR LIGHT ON THE WAYNE FAMILY”
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- Part 7 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
- Part 14 of If DC Can Have a Pride Anthology Then So Can I
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I've Done My Time by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Detective Comics (Comics), Red Hood and the Outlaws (Comics)
08 Oct 2022
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He doesn’t keep Jason waiting long. Batman’s arrival on the roof is silent, but Jason knows he’s there. Knowing Babs, she probably contacted Bruce as soon as she saw Jason’s tracker going off on its own. That’s the protocol for loose cannons.
“Jason,” Bruce says behind him.
Jason doesn’t bother with pleasantries or excuses. “Do you regret that I came back?” He doesn’t turn to look at Bruce. Not yet.
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- Part 8 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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I Was a Fire Out of Control by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics), DCU (Comics)
09 Oct 2022
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Damian can feel the residual sting of fingernails raked down his face from terrified hands trying desperately to fight back against their vanquisher. They didn’t know their struggle would be useless against an al Ghul.
Damian, please, it’s me! It’s your—
With bloodied teeth and a cruel mouth, Damian grins. He’s missed this.
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- Part 9 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Icarus by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Nightwing (Comics), Detective Comics (Comics)
10 Oct 2022
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Dick ignores him, continuing to stare out the window. A chickadee perches on a tree branch to preen its feathers.
“I made some calls this afternoon. I’ve got the best people money can buy working on this. With a few years of physical therapy, you should be close to back at full mobility.” When Dick says nothing, Bruce moves to stand between Dick and the window, blocking his view. “I understand that what you’re going through is difficult. I get that. But I need some kind of feedback, here.”
Dick snorts, turning his venomous gaze to Bruce’s stupid face. “Yeah? You had no issue making my decisions for me before.”
Bruce scowls. These past days seem to have aged him ten years. “I’m not arguing with you about this. Leslie cleared you to go home on Tuesday. You’ll need to take it easy for a few weeks while the site heals, but it will do you good to be home. Your siblings are excited to see you.”
“I’ll bet they’re jumping for joy,” Dick says sarcastically. “Forgive me if I don’t join in.”
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- Part 10 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Grin and Bear It by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics)
11 Oct 2022
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“Maybe I should have gone to a real piercing place,” Tim says. He gulps at the width of the needle.
“A real piercer would charge you a million bucks for this. I’m doing it for free, like the good friend I am.”
“You forget that I’m literally a billionaire.”
“Yeah, but would you rather have some stranger’s hands in your mouth?” Steph gags exaggeratedly. “I’m not doing anything that a trained professional wouldn’t be doing, anyway. You’re in good hands.”
That doesn’t make Tim feel any better, considering that Steph’s laptop is sitting open on the toilet lid with the WikiHow page for “How to Pierce Your Tongue” open in the first tab.
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- Part 11 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Keep Your Head Low by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Robin (Comics)
13 Oct 2022
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Tim returns to where Bruce is slumped against the hard stone wall. The cave they’ve found themselves in is small, ten paces across at most, and the ceiling barely tall enough for Bruce to stand upright. Not that he will be doing that any time soon.
“How’s the pain?” Tim asks, taking a knee beside him to check on the wound. His stomach turns at the sight of the gash; he’s always been more squeamish than his predecessors.
Bruce just shakes his head. “How are we on water?”
“We’ll be good for a day or two if we’re careful.” Probably less, since he’ll have to use some of it to clean the wound intermittently. The biggest problem here is staving off the infection in Bruce’s leg until rescue comes. Gotham doesn’t need Robin alive as much as it does Batman.
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- Part 12 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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I Knew You Before We Met by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Robin (Comics), DCU (Comics)
14 Oct 2022
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Bernard Dowd isn’t stupid. He may not be anywhere near the same level of genius as Tim Drake, but he’s clever enough to sniff through a deception.
It’s not like Tim ever made it particularly difficult to figure it out. Not if one is paying attention, which Bernard always has been when it came to Tim.
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- Part 13 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Someone Holds Me Safe and Warm by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Batman and Robin (Comics), DCU (Comics), Detective Comics (Comics)
14 Oct 2022
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Alfred arches an eyebrow at them both. “Do I want to know?”
“Ivy was out tonight,” Grayson says. He’s pulled off his cowl and gets to work unlatching his gauntlets. “Cuddle pollen.”
Alfred nods wisely, his mustache twitching in amusement. “I see.”
“I’m fine,” Damian says irritably. He strips off his mask and cape, ignoring the persistent chill that’s settled into his skin.
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- Part 14 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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You Can Never Mute the Sound by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics)
15 Oct 2022
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Duke Thomas is a failure. He isn’t saying that to be melodramatic. He isn’t lying. It’s just a fact, like when someone says that the weather is rainy today.
Failure (noun) — An unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing.
Unsuccessful person: Duke Thomas, who failed to save his parents from the Joker. Duke Thomas, who failed to save his little brother from that very same madman years later.
Unsuccessful enterprise: Batman’s damned mission, which has consistently failed to save this equally damned city from itself.
Unsuccessful thing: The foolish hope that Tim could have been saved. They went into that warehouse expecting to bring their missing Robin back to them. Instead, they carried him home in a body bag.
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- Part 15 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
- Part 7 of Reverse Robin AU
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I'm Your Clone, Your Strange Creation by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Detective Comics (Comics)
17 Oct 2022
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Fuckin’ crazy, her mother often said. About everything and anyone. The oil prices? Fuckin’ crazy. The corner store employee who refused to let Stephanie purchase a pack of cigarettes for her mother? Fuckin’ crazy.
Your father? Fuckin’ crazy.
“Why do you do it?” Steph asked him once. Arthur was sat at the coffee table, writing and rewriting a first draft of the note he planned to leave behind after tomorrow’s robbery. “You’re gonna get caught again.”
For once, Arthur didn’t tell her off for bugging him. He flipped his pencil around to erase a word, his eraser squeaking on the paper. “Keeps me sane.”
Steph considered that, frowning. “Can’t you be sane and not get caught?”
“Not how it works, babygirl. Not for people like me.” He rubbed her head. “Go get me another beer, will ya?”
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- Part 16 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Maybe There's a Reason to Believe You'll Be Okay by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Detective Comics (Comics)
17 Oct 2022
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“His name’s Richard Grayson. Social services are backed up today, so I need you to watch him.”
Bruce is aghast. “I’m not a babysitter.”
“You are now.” Leslie and the other real surgeons—everything that Bruce would kill to be—prepare to wheel the dad up to the surgical floor. “Watch over the kid while I try and save his dad.”
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- Part 17 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
- Part 1 of Dr. Wayne AU
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You're a Little Less Alone by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics)
19 Oct 2022
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“I’ve got a kid who came into the ER an hour ago by himself. He’s got blood on his shirt, but he won’t let anyone touch him, and he won’t tell me what’s wrong. I’d stick around, but I’ve got a consult upstairs I need to take care of.”
Bruce’s brow furrows. “Why can’t Selina do it?” He could have sworn she was on call tonight.
“She’s the one who pushed him onto me,” Tommy says. “And before her, it was Harvey. The kid’s not talking. I already paged Quinzel, but she’s swamped on psych. Mind giving it a shot?”
With a sigh, Bruce takes the chart and looks it over. “Fine. What’s the name?”
“Jason Todd. Bed three.”
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- Part 18 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
- Part 2 of Dr. Wayne AU
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No Home Without You In It by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics)
20 Oct 2022
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Dana sits up so she can look at Tim better, more like two adults having a conversation and less like a stepmother talking to her kid. Tim always liked that about Dana. “I know it’s been hard these past couple of years. Losing your mom, then me showing up, and the move away from Bristol. You’re a teenager, and that alone comes with all sorts of changes and confusion. I get it. And I don’t want you to feel like you can’t talk to me about stuff.”
“Like what?”
Dana smiles gently at him, like she knows something he doesn’t. “Like anything you want.” She thumbs a smudge of pizza sauce off his cheek. “I know I’m not your mom. And I promised you I wouldn’t ever try to take her place if you didn’t want me to, but I do love you, Tim. That’s never going to change. Got it?”
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- Part 19 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby
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Take a Break by Sohotthateveryonedied
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Batgirl (Comics), DCU (Comics)
22 Oct 2022
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Cassandra Cain is used to working in less-than-perfect physical shape. In her unconventional childhood, she suffered her fair share of broken bones and open wounds, and she weathered them without complaint or weakness. It’s one of the many prices of being a fighter, and so Cass embraced it. She pushed herself through everything that tried to hinder her.
It eventually became part of her training—learning how to fight through whatever weaknesses tried to hold her back, despite the pain, despite the slip-ups. If Cassandra’s arm was broken, David Cain simply made her fight with the other one. If she broke a rib, he made sure she took twice as many hits until the pain became an afterthought.
The same went for when she was sick.
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- Part 20 of Whumptober 2022: Stabby Stabby