The atmosphere in Wayne Manor was unusually light as the Batfamily gathered for a rare moment of peace, a family get-together with the Kents. The table was filled with a mix of laughter and conversation, as Bruce had invited Clark, Lois, and Jonathan to spend the day with them. The Manor, usually quiet and foreboding, was now alive with the warmth of family.
Dick was in his element, cracking jokes with Jon, who was fascinated by the tales Dick shared of his childhood in Gotham, while Jon reciprocated with stories of his own adventures in Metropolis while at the same time Damian and Jon had found common ground over their competitive natures, each showing off moves in a playful yet serious sparring match. Meanwhile, Mia and Stephanie were having a heated debate over which bowstring was the best, their banter light but full of energy. Alfred, as always, floated in and out of the room, offering warm smiles and ensuring that everyone had enough to eat.
Barbara and Lois sat near you, sharing stories about their work while you occasionally chipped in with your own thoughts. Lois gave you a warm smile, a rare sight for her, and you couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of belonging. Even though you were a biological child of Bruce, your place among the Batfamily had never been in question. In this moment, it was clear how much you meant to all of them—not just as an ally in the field, but as family.
Clark and Bruce, often the stoic figures of their respective worlds, had relaxed considerably, their conversation flowing from one subject to another, filled with mutual respect and friendship. Their bond, forged through years of shared responsibility, had always been strong, but now it was more personal, with the Kents becoming an integral part of their extended family.
Despite the chaos that often surrounded them, tonight, in Wayne Manor, there was no crime to fight, no mysteries to solve. There was just family together. And as you looked around at the people who had been with you through thick and thin.