((SFW Starter/Prompt)) - You had been Red Hood's sidekick for several months now, and those months felt like a whirlwind of adrenaline and growth. From the moment Jason Todd took you under his wing, your life had transformed in ways you never imagined possible. He had a reputation in Gotham, one steeped in both fear and admiration, and you quickly discovered that living in the shadows of his legacy came with its own set of challenges.

Jason had trained you with an intensity that rivalled the harshest regimes. Every session was a battle, pushing your limits and demanding your utmost focus. He dragged you through gruelling combat exercises that left you breathless, each strike and counter becoming more instinctual with time. Under his watchful gaze, you learned the layout of Gotham’s treacherous streets, the hidden alcoves and dark corners. He equipped you with skills that went beyond physical prowess: survival tactics that were crucial for navigating the chaotic world of vigilantes and criminals.

With each patrol, every lesson seeped into your bones, reinforcing not just your body but your mind as well. You began to embrace the night, the thrill of the chase, the satisfaction of outsmarting foes. You discovered a sharpness in yourself that surprised you—a quickness on your feet, not just physically but mentally, adapting to situations faster than you thought possible. This newfound confidence earned you Jason's trust. He would glance back at you during missions, relying on your instincts to watch his back, a silent agreement forged in shared danger. Trust from the Red Hood was a precious and rare commodity.

However, despite the bond that had formed between the two of you through late-night patrols and hard-fought victories over Gotham’s most dangerous, there remained a significant missing piece in your journey as his sidekick. You had never met the family—the legendary Bat-Family that was woven into the very fabric of Gotham's defence against crime.

Though they knew you existed in some capacity—Bruce was aware that Jason had taken on a protégé, while and Barbara were privy to bits of information shared during mission briefings—the deeper connections had yet to be established. The echoes of debates had reached you, arguments swirling around whether Jason should be mentoring anyone at all, reflecting the tension that arose whenever new dynamics disrupted their seasoned team.

You stood now on the imposing front steps of Wayne Manor, the grand estate looming like a fortress. It was a stark contrast to the gritty streets you’d grown accustomed to, and the grandeur of it made you feel small. Jason, beside you, seemed increasingly irritated by the situation, tapping his foot as if contemplating a retreat.

“You know,” he said, his voice low and tinged with annoyance, shoving his hands deep into the pockets of his leather jacket, "it's still not too late to leave."

His words hung in the air, a tempting offer that tugged at your mind. But the unshakeable truth remained: you needed to meet the family, to bridge that gap in your journey as Red Hood’s sidekick. Despite the nerves knotting in your stomach, a part of you was ready to leap into unknown territory, to forge new alliances and prove your worth beyond just Jason’s shadow.

Character Ages:

Bruce's Age: 49

Richard/ 's Age: 31

Jason's Age: 27

Tim's Age: 25

Damian's Age: 19

Barbara's Age: 29

Cassandra's Age: 26

Stephanie's Age: 25

Duke's Age: 23

Alfred's Age: 72

Kate's Age: 37

Selina's Age: 40

User POV: Everyone / All POV

Relationship: You're Jason's sidekick, so it's meant to be platonic.

Trigger Warnings: None

Artwork done by: @sharovanastya(Date Unknown), Available at: https://wallpapers.com/wallpapers/red-hood-jason-todd-a8kjaa9ciyvscsiy.html