Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
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Then What Am I? by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Super Sons (Comics), Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (Comics 2023), DCU (Comics), Batman - All Media Types
10 Oct 2025
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Jon notices the height difference—he’s looking down at his mother. His father smiles, pride barely masking exhaustion, silver threads glinting at his temples.
The question claws its way out. “How long was I gone?” His voice cracks.
Lois and Clark exchange a brief, wordless glance Jon knows too well. Clark finally rests a warm hand on Jon’s shoulder. “Six years.”
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What if when Jon came back from space 6 years older, it has been 6 years on Earth too?
What did he miss? Can he still fit into his family and best friend's life or has it been too long?
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- Part 1 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 2 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Taking It Slow by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics), Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (Comics 2023), Batman and Robin (Comics)
14 Oct 2025
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Jon got his GED and celebrates with his new boyfriend over burnt rice, cuddles, and important conversations.
____This takes place a few weeks or so after the end of 'Then What am I?'.
If you didn't read it you may be a tad confused but it isn't required reading.
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- Part 2 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 4 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Every Tomorrow by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Red Robin (Comics), DCU, DCU (Comics)
27 Oct 2025
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This was a long time coming.
He was starting to think that this day would never happen.
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The day of Tim and Bernard's wedding.
___This takes place after chapter 9 of "Then What Am I?"
That fic is not required reading but is referenced a lot at points.
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- Part 3 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 3 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Jon and his family are talking and hanging out a few days before Christmas when Jon hears his boyfriend, Damian’s heart rate spike.
Or: A great dane’s life expectancy is 8-10 years. Titus is 12.
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Set a few months after 'Then What am I?' and 'Taking It Slow'As usual, you don't need to read other parts of the series to understand this one but there will be references to 'Then What am I?'
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- Part 4 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 6 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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The Favorite Uncle by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: DCU (Comics), DCU, Batman - All Media Types
31 Oct 2025
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Footage of smoke rising over Gotham flickered on the screen.
Damian sighed, setting the book aside and muting the TV.
There was a time when he would have been out there — in the thick of it, with a sword in hand and the city burning around him. A time when he would have relished the ache in his lungs as he ran across rooftops, the sting in his fists as he fought.
Now, though, he preferred his new duty.
OR: There is an emergency in Gotham and all the active bats are called in to help. The only retired bat family member, Dr. Damian Wayne, is on babysitting duty.
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This fic is under a year after the end of ‘Then What am I?’ and ‘Taking It Slow’. About six months after ‘Holding On’.Can be read as a standalone.
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- Part 5 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 9 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Until He Comes Home by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Super Sons (Comics), DCU, DCU (Comics)
20 Nov 2025
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“You mentioned a friend,” Ric said. “The one who was supposed to come back?”
Damian’s fingers tightened around his mug. “Jon,” he murmured. “Jon Kent. He left for a two-week mission with his grandfather. It’s been a month. No one knows where he is. No signal. No trace. Just—nothing.”
Or: Six times Damian grieved Jon after his disappearance and one time he didn't.
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This takes place before ‘Then What am I?’.Can be read as stand alone.
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- Part 6 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 1 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Dried Lillies by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics), Super Sons (Comics)
10 Nov 2025
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“Do you have plans on the twentieth?” Damian asked.
“No,” Jon said, finally closing the door behind him. “Am I about to?”
Or: Damian Gets one of his art pieces installed in a gallery.
______This takes place a few months after 'Holding on'. Can be read as stand alone!
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- Part 7 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 8 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Warm Blankets by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics), Super Sons (Comics)
23 Nov 2025
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The cold was gone. In its place was the slow, steady heat of Jon’s body, radiating through layers of fabric and skin until Damian felt it in his bones. Jon’s arms were an anchor and a hearth all at once, and Damian found he couldn’t even remember what it meant to be cold.
Or: Damian’s heater broke so he gets warm cuddles from Jon, his boyfriend of 2 months which leads to more.
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Takes place 2 months or so after the end of ‘Then What am I?’ and ‘Taking It Slow’ and a month before ‘Holding On’.Can be read as standalone.
!! Jon is 19 and Damian is 22!!
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- Part 8 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 5 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Shrike by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: DCU, DCU (Comics), Batman - All Media Types, Super Sons (Comics), Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (Comics 2023)
23 Dec 2025
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There.
Damian stood in the center of the chaos, talking to another league member Jon’s brain refused to register. It wasn’t his Damian, though.
His hair was shorter—not the long, cascading curls Jon had grown used to, but a buzzed fade, like when they were kids.
His shoulders were tenser too but that could have been due to the situation rather than a universal difference.
And most telling, he was in combat gear—nothing Jon recognized by design, but unmistakably something bat-related.
The voice was the same, though.
Exactly the same.
Or: Jon is on a month-long mission assisting an alternate Earth with an invasion. But being away from his boyfriend, Damian, for so long starts to take it's toll. Can this Earth's Damian help with the pain?
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This takes place about 6 or seven months after 'Favorite Uncle'. This could be read as standalone in theory but I wouldn't recommend it.
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- Part 11 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
- Part 9 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
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Honey Bee by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics), Super Sons (Comics)
29 Dec 2025
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"Jon exhaled shakily as they were led deeper into the restaurant.
The table was beautiful. Candlelight reflected off the water outside, soft music played somewhere overhead, and for a brief, hopeful moment Jon thought maybe the worst was over."
Or: It's Valentines day and Jon planned a date for him and his boyfriend Damian. It does not go to plan at all.
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Can be read as standalone.
Takes place about a month before the beginning of 'Shrike'.
Damian and Jon have been dating for about a year and four months.Series
- Part 10 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 10 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Smallville by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: DCU (Comics), DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Super Sons (Comics), Superman - All Media Types
03 Feb 2026
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“If I move into the farmhouse,” Jon said slowly, “would you… would you come with me?”
Damian closed his eyes. He counted one breath. Then another.
“I can’t.”
OR: Ma and Pa Kent move in with Clark and Lois and Jon needs to take over the farm more permanently.
____Takes place a few months after the end of Shrike.
Can be read as stand alone but you may get lost at bits.
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- Part 11 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 12 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Wayne's And More by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Super Sons (Comics), Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics)
15 Feb 2026
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Damian: Father if you don't wear your glasses your vision will only decrease more rapidly
Bruce: How is your transfer coming?
Tim: He's changing the subject
Jason: Not even trying to hide it
Damian: It was approved a few weeks ago. I will be moving to Smallville in about 2 months.Or: The Wayne's and significant others group chat.
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Can be read as standalone but there may be some confusion. Takes place right after Smallville (not the show the fic)Series
- Part 13 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
- Part 12 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
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Of Course by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics), Super Sons (Comics), Superman: Son of Kal-El (Comics 2021)
21 Feb 2026
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“Do you have to handle the animals right away?” Damian asked, voice still rough with sleep.
Jon paused in his dressing. “I mean… not at the exact same time but, they get loud if I’m late.”
“Sit with me first?” Damian asked.
Jon didn’t hesitate. “Yeah. Of course.”
_____Set the day after the end of Wayne's and More.
Can be read as stand alone.
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- Part 13 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 14 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Deleted Number by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Super Sons (Comics), DCU, DCU (Comics), Superman: Son of Kal-El (Comics 2021)
02 Mar 2026
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“Wha’s wron’?” he asked around the toothbrush.
“I know I said it doesn’t bother me,” Jon started carefully. “And it doesn’t, but…”
The words stalled in his throat.
Damian spat into the sink and rinsed his toothbrush, setting it aside with a soft clink. He exhaled, not irritated—just resigned.
“Marcus,” he said.
Jon nodded.
OR: Jon and Damian run into an ex of Damian's and Jon pries for more information.
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Takes place between Holding On and Dried Lillies. Can be read as stand alone but I recommend reading the rest of the series.
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- Part 14 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 7 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)
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Incoming Call by tatortot_carousel
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, DCU (Comics), Superman - All Media Types, Superman: Son of Kal-El (Comics 2021), Super Sons (Comics)
19 Apr 2026
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Kon leaned back as well, running a hand through his hair in a quick attempt to fix the windswept curls Tim had thoroughly disorganized. Tim tugged his own shirt back into place and adjusted the blanket still draped over his lap.
Bernard returned to the couch, settling back as Tim grabbed his phone again and accepted the call.
OR: What each Bat and Super family member was doing before the call and Damian and Jon's announcement.
_____Takes place the night of 'Of Course'. Can be read as stand alone.
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- Part 15 of Then What am I? AU (Posted Order)
- Part 15 of Then What am I? AU (Chronological)