8 Works by ArbitraryCategories in DCU
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When Batman tells a little girl about the tragedy that lead to him donning the cowl, a corrupt cop leaks the information to Joker. He decides to repeat the experiment, capturing the Thomas family and forcing Batman to watch as his own history is repeated. While Batman is quick and clever enough to save the Thomas couple from gunshot wounds, he isn't able to stop them from being poisoned by Joker Toxin. After such an intensely personal attack, twenty-two-year-old Bruce Wayne can't help but feel responsible for the kid left behind: eight-year-old Duke Thomas.
“You know I look at the police reports about Batman,” Duke starts, hesitantly meeting Bruce’s eyes.
“Yes?” Bruce prompts.
“People are scared,” Duke says.
Bruce gets a wrinkle between his eyebrows. “That’s the point, Duke. I want criminals to be scared of me. It’s why I chose to be a Bat, because that’s what scares me.”
“I think if I’m gonna work with you, I have to be the one to make it obvious that people can trust you. It’ll help that I’m a kid, I think. People just need a signal that help is on the way.”
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the public return of Jason Todd by ArbitraryCategories
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types
21 Aug 2024
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Various times when someone cared that Jason had come back from the dead (and maybe murdered some people along the way).
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the new Champion of Magic by ArbitraryCategories
Fandoms: Shazam! | Captain Marvel (Comics), DCU (Comics), DCU
18 Aug 2024
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His hands were those of an adult man. He raised them to his face and traced adult features—a square jaw, styled hair. He pulled a lock down in front of his eyes and found that it was still black, at least. He had visible muscles throughout his body that he had never even dreamed of having before.
Indeed, you look very powerful. As is only appropriate.
For Billy Batson Week day 7: Holiest of Molies/Favorite Moment
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- Part 6 of Billy Batson Week twenty-eighty-four ⚡️
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maybe the REAL birthday gift was the family we found along the way by ArbitraryCategories
Fandoms: Shazam! | Captain Marvel (Comics), DCU (Comics), DCU
17 Aug 2024
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Billy Batson eats dinner with his new family as they plan the first birthday party he'll have had since his parents died. Gently, he comes to terms with that.
for Billy Batson Week 2024 day 6: Domestic Bliss/Off-Duty Hours
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- Part 5 of Billy Batson Week twenty-eighty-four ⚡️
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Blaze VS Hellblazer and the Champion of Magic by ArbitraryCategories
Fandoms: Shazam! | Captain Marvel (Comics), DCU (Comics), DCU
16 Aug 2024
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John Constantine is following rumors of demon activity in Fawcett City. Billy Batson is trying desperately to stop his old enemy Blaze while unable to transform into Captain Marvel. Obviously, these goals collide.
The blond man standing across the magic circle from him yelped and leapt backwards as the Lightning struck, enveloping Billy’s body with light and warmth and the slightest sting of invigorating pain and—for just a second—the voice of Zeus.
It dissipated in an instant, and Billy stood there, still horribly human. It hurt more for having that second of divinity fill him again.
“Give me some bloody warning next time you do something like summon a lightning strike!” John yelled.
For Billy Batson Week 2024 Day 5: Into the Elseworlds/Favorite AU
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- Part 4 of Billy Batson Week twenty-eighty-four ⚡️
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Wizard/Champion Bonding by ArbitraryCategories
Fandoms: Shazam! | Captain Marvel (Comics), DCU (Comics), DCU
15 Aug 2024
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Five times Billy went to the Wizard, and one time the Wizard came to Billy.
For Billy Batson Week 2024 day 4: Perfect Pair/Favorite Duo
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- Part 3 of Billy Batson Week twenty-eighty-four ⚡️
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‘Cause I’m gonna make this place your home by ArbitraryCategories
Fandoms: Shazam! | Captain Marvel (Comics), DCU (Comics), DCU
14 Aug 2024
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Billy Batson is getting adopted by the Bromfields, but is scared to trust that his luck with them will hold against his troublemaker reputation. Surely there were better ways to put that fear to the test than panicking over a minor inconvenience?
AKA Billy gets worked up about school paperwork and the Bromfields, but it’s okay, because his new family is there for him.
For Billy Batson Week day 3: Rock of Eternity/At Home Base
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- Part 2 of Billy Batson Week twenty-eighty-four ⚡️
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that time Billy went to Venus by ArbitraryCategories
Fandoms: Shazam! | Captain Marvel (Comics), DCU, DCU (Comics)
13 Aug 2024
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Boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider? No. Boys go to Venus to fight worms with mind control powers.
AKA Captain Marvel tells Captain Marvel Junior and Superman about his first encounter with Mister Mind during a quiet moment in the Watchtower.
For Billy Batson Week day two: On The Battlefield/Favorite Fight
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- Part 1 of Billy Batson Week twenty-eighty-four ⚡️