Well in that case, I'm gonna pick đ :3 And just call me bunny or rabbit if you don't wanna use the emoji all the time <3
And I do actually have something in mind. Though it's not really a scenario, more just a question.
What is the relationship reader's going to have with the individual bats? Like, is it going to be indifference (is that the right word?) with all of them?
It makes sense if it will be, I'm just curious of what you might have in mind! :D
Remember to stay hydrated!!
- đ
I'm gonna call you Bunny cause it's adorable!!!
Welcome to the team, Bunny!
This had to make me think for a bit but then I realized, it would be better to give you the before and after relationships between our lovly Duck (the nickname is growing on me ngl) and the batfam.
Before (while still living with them):
Bruce: Dismissive. Barely acknowledged your presence unless something went wrong. Cold authority figure.
Dick: Polite but shallow. Smiled at you, but never took you seriously.
Jason: Indifferent. Didnât go out of his way to mock you, but never defended you either.
Tim: Competitive and undermining. Frequently took credit for your ideas.
Damian: Openly critical. Saw you as weak and unworthy from day one.
Barbara: Apathetic. Rarely engaged with you or acknowledged your input.
Alfred: Neutral but quietly regretful. Treated you with basic civility, but never intervened.
After (when reader had enough of them and left):
Bruce: Treats you as a dangerous unknown. Frustrated that this new villain is always one step ahead. Doesnât realize he created you.
Dick: Tries to find a pattern in your moves. Thinks youâre clever, maybe even admirableâstill has no idea it's you.
Jason: Thinks youâre hilarious. Doesnât see you as a threat yet, just someone giving Bruce a hard time.
Tim: Spiraling. This unknown player is disrupting everything. Feels like he's missing something obvious.
Damian: Sees you as a pest with no honor. Thinks youâre trying too hard to impress.
Barbara: Suspicious. The way you move reminds her of someone, but she hasnât figured it out yet.
Alfred: Observing. Quietly noticing similarities between your actions and the person the family ignored.
Sinc so many people seem to like my ABO Jason Todd fic and Batfam fic, should I make more of them?
Their relationship is a mix of grumpy x sunshine energy. Hal loves teasing Bruce, while Bruce pretends to be annoyed (but secretly enjoys it).
Hal constantly pushes Bruce out of his comfort zone, dragging him to spontaneous trips and adventures. Bruce acts reluctant but usually ends up having a good time.
Bruce shows his love through actionsâpatching up Hal after fights, upgrading his flight suit, or silently standing by his side after tough missions.
Hal flirts with Bruce constantly, even in front of the Justice League, just to see him roll his eyes.
When they argue, it's usually over risk-takingâBruce thinks Hal is reckless, and Hal thinks Bruce is too cautious. But they always find a middle ground.
Hal likes sneaking little green light constructsâlike hearts or winking facesâinto Bruceâs peripheral vision during League meetings, trying to break his serious facade.
Despite his stoic nature, Bruce trusts Hal with parts of himself he doesn't share with anyone else. Hal, in turn, feels grounded by Bruceâs steady presence.
They have an unspoken âno giftsâ rule for holidays, but Hal breaks it every time with something ridiculousâlike a bat-themed flight jacket or green-lantern-colored cufflinks.
Bruce pretends to hate PDA, but if someone looks at Hal the wrong way, heâll subtly pull him closer.
Late at night, after long missions, they sit on the Watchtower, looking at Earth through the observation windowsâno words needed, just quiet companionship.
I LOVE THIS CONTINUATION! Thank you for adding the girls!
Summary: Bruce is benched from Batman duty. Instead of resting, he becomes... too much of a father.
It started with a pulled muscle.
BruceâBatman, scourge of the Gotham underworld, peak human conditioning, walking mythâhad slightly tweaked his back during a rooftop chase and had the audacity to wince in front of Alfred.
Within twenty-four hours, he was grounded by the Justice League, medicated by Leslie Thompkins, and scolded into submission by every member of the Batfamily.
âYou need rest,â Dick said, concerned.
âYou need to stop whining,â Damian added.
âYou need to sit down before you drop dead,â Jason grunted.
Bruce, in his infinite wisdom, nodded.
And then decided to go full dad mode.
The Batcave was reorganized by âchore rotation.â
âFamily Dinner Thursdaysâ became mandatory. If you missed it, heâd send a sad-face emoji. In the group chat. With a Bitmoji of himself wearing a â#1 Dadâ hoodie.
Jason was the first to crack.
âWhy is he like this?â he whispered at the dinner table, poking his lasagna like it offended him.
âHe made me go on a walk this morning,â Tim whispered back. âA brisk walk. Around the Manor. For 'mental clarity.'â
Bruce entered the room in khakis and a tucked-in polo shirt. âWhoâs ready for family game night?â
Dick groaned audibly. Damian tried to crawl under the table.
Later that week:
Bruce showed up at Damianâs fencing match in a shirt that read My Son Can Beat Up Your Son.
He cheered. Loudly.
âGO, DAMI! USE THE FOOTWORK WE PRACTICED!â
âYou practiced with him?â Dick asked, mortified.
âIn the backyard,â Bruce said, beaming. âWe bonded.â
Damian scowled. âHe made me drink coconut water and called it âdad fuel.ââ
It only got worse.
Bruce cornered Tim in the kitchen at 8AM with a breakfast burrito and a question sheet titled âHowâs College, Champ?â It had bullet points.
He helped Jason change a tire then handed him a handshake coupon for âOne Free Hug, No Questions Asked.â
He dragged Dick to a farmerâs market, bought a dozen jams, and told vendors about âmy acrobat son.â
Nightwingâs PR was never the same.
The final straw came when Bruce made the family record a TikTok to a trending dance.
He wore socks with sandals.
They all begged Zatanna to curse him.
Two Weeks Later:
Bruce was cleared for field duty. Suit polished. Cape pressed.
But at family dinner that night, he brought out a tray of grilled kabobs.
âDonât worry,â he said with a smirk. âIâm back. But Dadmanâs here to stay.â
Tim dropped his fork.
Jason muttered a prayer.
Damian screamed into a napkin.
Dick, exhausted, lifted his lemonade. âTo Dadman.â
Bruce raised his own glass proudly. âTo family.â
Alfred, in the background, smiled softly and took a photo for the fridge.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No one asked for this so why did I write this? Because free will is a thing apparently. Don't ask me what this is or why because I have no idea. I just needed it out of my brain.
Tries to act like Valentine's Day isnât a big deal but always pulls off something extravagant last minute.
Prefers quiet, intimate moments over flashy eventsâlike a candlelit dinner at home or a rooftop date overlooking Gotham.
Writes heartfelt letters that he struggles to deliver, so Alfred sneaks them into his partnerâs things.
If his partner teases him about being romantic, heâll just smirk and say, âI donât need one day to show you how I feel.â
Goes all outâflowers, chocolates, dinner, and probably a choreographed dance if his partner asks for it.
Loves playful, flirty dates, like roller skating, amusement parks, or even dancing in the Batcave.
Sends a bunch of ridiculous text messages leading up to the date, full of heart emojis and bad puns.
If his partner doesnât like big celebrations, heâs totally happy just cuddling and watching rom-coms.
Acts like he doesnât care but actually puts a lot of thought into his giftâprobably something personal, like a book he annotated or a rare vinyl record.
Not big on public displays of affection but will hold his partnerâs hand under the table or wrap an arm around them absentmindedly.
If his partner likes action, heâll take them on a date that includes shooting practice, a motorcycle ride, or some rooftop parkour.
Ends the night by cooking a homemade meal (better than expected) and reading with his partner in comfortable silence.
Completely forgets it's Valentine's Day until the last second. Scrambles to put something together but somehow pulls it off.
Workaholic tendencies mean his partner might have to drag him away from a case to celebrate.
Prefers thoughtful gifts over grand gesturesâlike a playlist of songs that remind him of them or a handwritten note tucked into their stuff.
His idea of a perfect Valentineâs date? Staying up late with takeout, gaming, or watching sci-fi movies with his partner curled up next to him.
Initially dismisses Valentineâs Day as âcommercialized nonsenseâ but secretly gets his partner a handmade gift.
If his partner is artistic, heâll paint or sketch something for them (and act like itâs no big deal).
Gets flustered if they try to be affectionate in public but secretly loves it in private.
His idea of a date is something activeâsparring together, horseback riding, or visiting an art exhibit he thinks theyâll appreciate.
Likes a balance between romance and practicalityâmaybe dinner at a cozy spot, followed by a late-night city patrol.
Probably hacks her partnerâs devices to send them cute (and slightly embarrassing) Valentineâs messages.
If her partner is into books, sheâll gift them a first edition of something they love.
Makes sure every Batcomputer screen in the cave displays a heart-filled message just to mess with the others.
Not big on words, but shows love through small, meaningful actionsâlike fixing her partnerâs favorite snack or holding their hand.
Loves quiet, peaceful datesâmaybe a rooftop picnic where they just enjoy each otherâs presence.
Might write something sweet but struggle to say it, so she just hands her partner a note and looks away.
If her partner gets cold, sheâll silently wrap them in her own jacket and pretend itâs no big deal.
Goes all-in on cheesy, fun Valentineâs traditionsâheart-shaped pancakes, silly gifts, and matching sweaters.
Leaves random love notes and doodles in her partnerâs stuff leading up to the day.
Loves spontaneous adventures, so expect a road trip or a scavenger hunt through Gotham.
Would 100% try to sneak into a fancy restaurant without a reservation, just for the thrill.
The name "Duck" had followed you for years, a small, unexpected part of the legacy you builtâone that you didnât quite understand back then, but now, as a fully-fledged villain, it made all the sense in the world.
It wasnât a loud, grand name, or one that screamed power. It was quiet, unnoticed by most, just like you had been. And perhaps that was the charm of it. The sound of it felt like a soft whisper, a reminder of where you started and how far youâd come. It wasnât about the grandeur, the attention, or the recognition that they had all failed to give you. It was about something simple. Something you could control.
The first time youâd heard it, you were barely twelve, sneaking through the wet, grimy streets of Gotham, following Croc and his crew down into the sewers. Theyâd told you it was a joke at first. The way you waddled after them, not quite a threat but eager and always trailing behind like a duckling in the shadows.
That had been the moment the name stuck.
But how did it all start?
You leaned back in your chair now, letting the weight of the memory sink in. You werenât the same naive kid you once wereâchasing validation from people who never even cared to look at you. Now, as you sat in the middle of your own chaotic empire, the name didnât feel like a joke anymore. It felt like a symbol. A testament to the quiet and steady growth of your plans.
But it all started the day you got grounded.
You had been there, sitting in the Batcave, eyes fixed on the screen in front of you, outlining a plan. Another disaster was unfolding in Gotham, and once again, you had seen it coming. It was easy, reallyâtoo easy. The way you had tracked the patterns, mapped out the potential escape routes, made sure everything would play out perfectly if you followed the right script.
You had presented it to them, as usualâquietly, carefully, just a small note on the edge of a conversation.
But it was ignored. Again.
They were too busy arguing, too caught up in the rush of being heroes to take a minute to listen to you. It wasnât anything new. But this time, you could feel itâfeel the sting of your constant invisibility.
You had a plan. You had something real to offer. And all it got you was a cold shoulder.
It wasnât until the mission went south that anyone noticed. The hostage situation had escalated quickly. The building collapsed, lives were lost, and they were scrambling. But no one took the time to check why it had happened in the first place, why your plan was never followed through.
âWhy didnât you see this coming?â Bruceâs voice had been cold, his disappointment cutting sharper than any weapon.
âAre you sure thatâs all you have to say?â You had asked, biting your tongue, your voice low. But Bruce didnât even glance at you.
It wasnât a question, it was a statement.
After that, the grounding was inevitable. You were sent to your room, the doors locked, no one listening to you when you said you had a better way, no one even asking what you had to say.
You had spent the rest of that evening staring at the walls of your room, the reality of being ignored sinking in. Alone. Always alone.
But that night, the first of many escapes, was when you decided to make your move.
When they thought you were sleeping in the comfort of your bed, you slipped out. No alarms. No loud noises. Just a small slip through the window, down the ivy growing next to the windeo sill and into the shadows of the night you went. The mansion wasnât your home, it was a gilded cage. So, you ran.
You had learned, over the years, the paths no one else knew aboutâthe secret tunnels beneath the mansion, hidden entrances that the Wayne family had forgotten long ago. You knew the streets of Gotham like the back of your hand, but tonight, you werenât headed there. You were headed underground.
The sewers.
It was where the real world lived. Gothamâs villains made their home in the depths of the city, far away from the pristine walls of Wayne Manor. It was there, in the muck and the grime, that you had first encountered himâKiller Croc.
You werenât sure what had drawn you to him, but you had always felt a strange pull toward the criminal underworld. Maybe it was the way they operated outside the rules, the way they didnât apologize for their existence.
The first time you saw Croc, he was a giant in the dark, his scales catching the little light that filtered into the sewers. He had been talking to some other low-level crooks, and youâd been careful to stay out of sight.
But then his gaze landed on you.
âYou,â he said, his voice gravelly, like the rumble of an earthquake, âYouâre the kid from the mansion, ainât you?â
Your heart had stopped for a second. There was nowhere to hide now. But you didnât back down.
âYeah. So?â
He chuckled darkly, shaking his head. âYou donât belong up there, kid. You want to learn how to really survive? You follow me.â
It wasnât an invitation. It was a command.
And you followed.
Over time, Killer Croc had become your first true mentor. He wasnât interested in your background or where you came from. He didnât care that you were just a kid trying to escape the shadows of a family that ignored you. All he saw was potentialâa survival instinct that matched his own.
He taught you the ways of the underworldâhow to move silently, how to navigate the city's forgotten paths, how to get what you needed without anyone noticing. Most of all, he taught you to be ruthless. In Gotham, if you showed weakness, you didnât survive.
And you would survive.
It was Croc who had given you the name âDuck.â
Heâd laughed the first time he said it, his large form towering over you in the dark. You had been trailing behind him again, always just a little too eager, always one step behind.
âLook at you, duckinâ and weavinâ through this city,â he had said, a grin spreading across his scarred face. âLittle duckling followinâ after the big bad croc, huh?â
At first, you had bristled, wanting to argue. But then you realized, there was something strangely fitting about it. You were small. You were quiet. You moved through the shadows, unnoticed, until you werenât.
The name stuck, and you wore it like a badge. It was your first taste of being something more than invisible. You were a part of something now, even if it wasnât the Batfamily.
And so, Duck was born. Not a victim of neglect, but a force in the making.
As the days turned into weeks, you grew into your new identity. Croc had been your first real ally, but you wouldnât stop there. There were others. Poison Ivy, Riddler, Harleyâeach teaching you their ways, their tricks, and their mindset. And with each lesson, the name Duck became less of a joke and more of a promise.
You werenât the Batfamilyâs forgotten child anymore.
Now, you were something far worse.
As you stood now in your lair, the name still with you, the memories came flooding back. Croc had seen something in you that the Batfamily never did. And while the world mightâve called you a sidekick, a follower, a mistakeâthey had no idea what you were truly capable of.
âDuck,â you whispered to yourself, a small smile tugging at the corner of your lips. âItâs time they remembered who I am.â
It's an average day in Gotham, and you are the horrible Duck-master of Disaster
(I read your batfam x neglected!villain!reader, and they already give me untitled goose vibes. there to mostly cause chaos)
I already like it a lot!
I'm going to be honest, this confused me for a bit when I first read the message.
If you're implying that Neglected!Villain!Reader is giving chaotic and like to cuase trouble, then yes. Yes, they do.
I might give the reader a nickname or something so I don't have to keep refering to them as Neglected!Villain!Reader. I'M OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS!!!
I"m glad you like the fic! Let me know if there's a specific scenio you want me to write about for the fic, I'm open to ideas!
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Oh. my. everything!!!!
I just got around to reading chapter 2 (was my b-day yesterday, so I've been busy :]), and I love it!!!
Seeing Croc as a mentor wasn't what I expected, but I love that so much!! Him, and probably Harley would be the ones who would have been the best mentors out of the rouges gallery. Imo at least
Now that just makes me think of what Duck's relation is with all the villains. Ofc, Joker can go die in a ditch, but like, would Harley and Ivy be like, aunties towards Duck? Or at least friendly on the most part?
I'm sure Selena would be, considering they've got a cat themselves!
I just imagine, that Duck is like, the only one Croc tolerates being near, or accidentally touching him, after they've known each other for a long while.
Keep up the amazing work! And remember to hydrate! <3 <3
- đ
BUNNY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! HOPE IT WAS A GOOD DAY!
I DON'T THINK YOU UNDERSTAND WHEN I SAY YOU'VE READ MY MIND. I HAVE A LIST OF HOW THE VILLIANS WOULD TREAT DUCK.
If you want that list, I can and will post it, much like the Batfam list.
I would have to say that Croc, Ivy, Harley, and Selina were probably the main 4 to teach Duck the ways, with the others teaching Duck every once in awhile but none of them where ever mean!
I can tell you this, the rouges all fucking love Duck would do anything for them!
They see someone hurting Duck badly in a fight? They are on the person's ass in 0.5 seconds.
Also, Selina was def the one that gifted Duck their cat once they became their own villain. I could see Ivy giving them some plants that don't need much taking care of while Harley would gift them some weapons or a book on how to analyze people.
Croc would probably just give them a pat on the back or something and say "proud of you" but is their biggest supporter. Duck can go to him, or anyone else, for help or for anything really.
Also, side note, AUTOCORRECT KEPT CHANGING DUCK TO FUCK SO IF I MISSED ONE, LET ME KNOW. đ
- Salted Silence Scones (angst) - Bittersweet Brioche (angst w/ comfort) - Sweetheart Shortbread (fluff) - Mend-Me Macarons (hurt no comfort) - Cherry-On-Top Cheesecake (romance) - Wildcard Whisk Cupcake (a make your own, mix genres etc) - Poisoned Passionfruit Pie (Enemies to Lovers / Lovers to Enemies) - Wasteland Wedding Cake (au versions of TMoaV) - Bitterlayers Tart (The Making of a Villian fic)
You were villainized long before the thought of becoming one ever crossed your mind.Â
They called you reckless when you were daring. Careless when you were creative. Every idea you offered was met with polite silenceâor worse, a nod followed by someone else taking credit minutes later. And when things went wrong, even disasters you werenât near, the blame found you like clockwork. A raised brow. A disappointed look. A quiet, âWeâll talk later.â Somehow, it was always you.Â
It wasnât hate. That wouldâve been easier. Hate is loud, messy, obvious. What they gave you was neglect. Quiet dismissal. The kind that sinks into your skin and makes you question if you ever mattered at all.Â
So, you stopped trying.Â
Stopped talking. Stopped offering. Stopped hoping.Â
And in the silence they left you in, something new began to grow.Â
A different kind of brilliance. One that didnât need their approval, their guidance, or their rules. Something sharp. Strategic. Patient.Â
If they wanted you to be the big bad villain so badly, you'd make sure to exceed their wildest expectations.Â
And oh, how theyâll wish they had seen you sooner.Â
Oh I am most definitely implying that they like to cause chaos and trouble!
I read "Villainy, Coffee and other minor inconveniences", and the 'duckmaster of disaster' just made me think of the untitled goose phrase 'its a lovely day in the town, and you are a horrible goose' :D
In terms of nicknames, I'm maybe a bit biased, but I like Duck, or something akin to that. The duckmaster of disaster just stuck with me for some reason
And I'll come back to you with scenario ideas, since I need to get my thoughts in order.
Keep up the great work, and keep yourself hydrated!
First off, I can tell you're gonna be one of my fav anons so feel free to give yourself an emoji to make it easier to know who I'm talking to!
Second, that phase is the embodiment of our lovely Neglected!Villain!Reader. I do like the nickname but if you have any other ideas, tell me!
I also look forward to any ideas you have! It might help come up with ideas to write about as this is not a fully flushed story yet so anything can happen!
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