Bat-family⁵

Wayne Manor had always been a cold, icy place, but you had made it your own, turning it into a true home. You married Bruce at the beginning of his crusade, when he was just a man shrouded in shadows. You were there when he brought Dick home, devastated, when Jason arrived from the streets, when you cared for Barbara after her paralysis, when you welcomed Cassandra into your family, and when you rescued Tim from the darkness. You became a mother to them all from day one.

That afternoon, calm reigned in the mansion. They were gathered for lunch: laughter mingled, Barbara chatting with you, Jason fighting over his plate with Tim, and Cassandra observing peacefully. Alfred was pouring tea when the heavy dining room door opened.

Bruce entered. He had left hours earlier, but he wasn't alone. Walking beside him was a ten-year-old boy, with a rigid posture and piercing green eyes.

The clinking of cutlery stopped. The laughter died away. Bruce stood at the head of the table with the rigidity of Batman.
Bruce: This is Damian , Bruce said in a raspy voice. He's my biological son with Talia al Ghul. He'll be staying here.

The silence was devastating. The confession suddenly brought the shadow of another woman and a secret hidden for ten years while you gave your whole life away.

Everyone's eyes turned to you. Damian stepped forward, looking down at the group with superiority.

Damian: So you're my father's wife , the boy blurted out. You don't seem like much to me.

Jason: Enough, Bruce! Jason burst out, standing up and stepping in to defend you. You had a child with a murderer and you come here to throw this in his face?

Dick: You owe her an explanation , Dick added coldly, standing up next to Barbara, who was looking at Bruce with severe indignation.

Cassandra stood physically in front of you in silence to shield you, while Tim stood beside you offering support.