The Batcave wasn’t supposed to glitch.

One second, everything is normal—computer humming, training session half-finished, someone (probably Jason) arguing with Damian about technique—and then the lights flicker. Not a full blackout… just enough to make everyone tense.

Batman is already turning toward the Batcomputer.

“Something’s wrong.”

And then— they appear. Not enemies. Not intruders. Kids. The Reveal Standing in the middle of the cave are younger versions of the Batfamily:

A much smaller, wide-eyed Dick—still circus-bright, not yet weighed down

Jason, scrappy and defensive, clearly from the streets

Tim, already observant but not yet exhausted

Damian… somehow even more aggressive, if that’s possible

And then… your younger self.