This is my first Fanfic. I decided to make Bruce younger and not as grouchy so I'm making him like the Bruce from "The batman" (2004-2008) which he smiles in and makes some jokes :). SO , here are the ages if it helps. Bruce/Batman: 28 Dick/Nightwing:17 Tim/Robin:12 Barbra/Batgirl: 18. The time period takes place after star-crossed so its JLU now.
Chapter 1: What the hell happened.
"Bruce?" said a feminine familiar soothing voice.
There was a dull throbbing in his head and he felt a sharp pain in his back, damn I broke a rib or two he thought. Bruce blinked out the sleep in his eyes and waited a few seconds for his vision to clear."Shit, what did I do this time." replied Bruce immediately recognising the Watchtower med bay. He turned his head to see the concerned and relieved smiles of Superman and Diana.
"How are you feeling?" asked Diana softly. " Like I got thrown into a brick wall going 40 miles per hour." answered Bruce truthfully. Diana chuckled at Bruce's response.
"Good, I thought you wouldn't remember us.'" said Superman just realising what he said but it was too late to take it back.
"Why wouldn't I remember you, I don't think I got a concussion just got a cracked rib or two and-." Bruce stopped himself as he realised Diana and Superman turned slightly pale. "Come on, I'm going to figure about it sooner or later just say ." Bruce said shifting himself into a sitting position wincing as it was obviously caused him pain. Superman and Diana both knew what Bruce had said was true no one could hide anything from Gotham's Dark Knight.
" Ummm, Bruce look at yourself..." said Superman not looking Bruce in the eye. Bruce utterly confused looked down. His scar covered chest seemed a lot smaller and it wasn't nearly as muscular as it usually was. His torso which looked much smaller too was covered with white bandages. Bruce then immediately pulled his legs up to his chest ignoring the sharp pain the quick movement caused him. He was wearing dark grey shorts and his legs were smooth and short. Bruce eyes widened as he realised he somehow shrunk. His hands shot up to his head to find his usual soft, luscious ruffled hair but it was much longer. " Wha,what?" panicked Bruce staring up at Diana and Superman with his huge baby blue eyes. Diana awed at how cute and innocent Bruce looked.
"Well you see there is this sorcerers called Morgan Le Fay." Diana replied quickly trying to reassure Bruce. " Last mission she caught you off guard and hit you with one of her spells, don't blame yourself no one even knew she existed in till today." said Superman. Bruce just stared at them waiting for a better explanation.
"Here we will show you" said Diana carefully scooping up Bruce's small body. "Hey put me down!" said Bruce wanting it to be a order but it ended out sounding like a childish whining. Diana and Superman just smiled at Bruce who was grumbling and glided across the room next to a body mirror with Superman not far behind.
"Put me down now I'm fine." snapped Bruce more annoyed and embarrassed then angry. Believing this Diana then carefully placed Bruce down thinking he would be able to hold himself up. As soon as Diana's hands left Bruce he stumbled a bit and his legs buckled underneath him. Superman who was right next to Bruce swiftly caught him before he fell to the ground. " No you are not fine." said Diana and Superman in unison while Superman gentle put Bruce back on his feet.
"Geesh, ok maybe I'm just not exactly used to this body I'll be ok after a minute and you still didn't really explain to me what happened." stated Bruce in defence still unaware that he was a 20 years younger.
"Bruce, look in the mirror" said Superman adjusting it so Bruce could see himself clearly. Bruce just gasped at the sight. Staring back at him was a small black haired 8 year old. Bruce just stared in horror, there was no way this kid was him. He moved his hand up slowly and so did the boy in the mirror. It was him. Bruce just stared back at Diana and Superman in shock. "Is there any way to fix this?" asked Bruce uneasy.
"We asked Zantana she said it will take a week for the spell to wear off." replied Superman.
"A week? How am I supposed to protect Gotham like this!" shouted Bruce realising his voice was suddenly higher pitched and squeaky when he yelled.
"You're not going on any patrols this week, we already called Dick to come and cover for you which he gladly accepted agreeing that an 8 year old shouldn't be patrolling Gotham." said Diana sternly. "Hmmp." huffed Bruce knowing very well that Dick and them were right.
The door to the Med Bay opened as Green Arrow stepped inside. "Hey, how's Bruce?" he asked concerned. Green arrow looked at the empty bed. "Oh don't tell me he escaped the Med bay, again , without healing properly, again." said Green Arrow in disbelief looking at Superman and Diana.
"No he's right here." grumbled a small voice. Green Arrow for the first time realised the small boy. "Who's kid is this and why is he in the Watchtower?" said Green Arrow confused looking down at the kid. Before Diana and Superman could reply Bruce cut it. "I'm right here, I'm Bruce." snapped Bruce looking up at Green Arrow with a serious face. Green Arrow just continued to stare at Bruce like he had three heads."You know Bruce Wayne , Gotham's White Knight at day and Dark Knight and night." whinnied Bruce waving his hand frantic. "Br-Bruce? What the hell happened to you?" stammered Green Arrow.
"There is this sorcerer called Morgan Le Fay and Bruce got hit by one of her spells and well, he's 20 years younger now." explained Superman indicating to Bruce. "I hate magic." muttered Bruce looking adorable.
Green Arrow started chuckling looking at the 8 year old which was returned with a miniature deadly Batglare. "Wow even small you can do the Batglare but, no offense it is not nearly as intimidating considering you're 8." said Green Arrow as he picked up Bruce.
"Put me DOWN!"yelled Bruce forgetting how high his voice got. Green Arrow ignored Bruce's protest and secured him in his strong arms as Bruce was muttering about losing his touch. " So how long is he going to be like this?" questioned Green Arrow smiling down at the small boy.
"For a week." replied Diana looking at Bruce as he tried to squirm out of Green Arrows embrace but he was much stronger then he was.
"Come on, please this is embarrassing enough and your hurting me." whined Bruce in pain."Forgot about your injures, buddy." said Green Arrow apologetically placing Bruce back on the ground.
"Come on we should go now you must be hungry." said Diana walking towards the door."Yeah, a little boy gotta eat to grow big and strong." joked Green Arrow in a mocking way.
"I swear if any of you try to spoon feed me I'll kill someone." growled Bruce.
"Yeah, but that would be breaking you're one rule." pointed out Superman.
"Yeah, but I'm just and innocent 8 year old no one would suspect me if one of you mysteriously disappeared." stated Bruce as he walked out the room leaving the adults there."Was he joking?" asked Green Arrow as they walked out of the room. "I'm not sure.." replied Superman honestly.
Bruce tried to run but he wasn't fast enough. His heart was beating like mad as he turned the corner. ' I gotta lose them, gotta lose them' he thought. But it was too late they already caught up to him.
"Gotcha!" said Black Canary excitedly as she scooped Bruce up. 'Leave me alone" grumbled Bruce. Right next to Black Canary was Super Girl. "Sorry Bruce, but you're just too cute!" said Super Girl tickling him.
Bruce used all his will power not to laugh and stay mad but he couldn't. It started off with a giggle then a full on laugh. Bruce desperately tried to breathe but it was impossible."Stop!" Bruce managed to say between his laughs. "What do you say?" said Black Canary who also joined in tickling Bruce. "Please!" shouted Bruce while laughing uncontrollable.
"Ok, ok fine." said Supergirl as the girls stopped their assault." Put me down now, pleeasse." said Bruce very annoyed looking at Canary with his big blue eyes. "We said we would stop tickling you not let you go." said Supergirl amused.
Bruce sighed knowing that they wouldn't let him go and since he couldn't wiggle out of her grasp he would have to use his wits. "Fine if I have to stay here can you at least hold me in comfortable position I am just healing from my broken ribs." he said innocently.
" Sorry , of course." said Black Canary changing Bruce's position. 'Perfect she fell for it' Bruce thought. Black Canary had made the mistake of boosting Bruce into a sitting like position, free for him to jump. Just when Bruce felt Black Canary's grip soften he jumped up using Canary's arms as a platform and back flipped over her head. He raced down the hall before any of them could react.
" Ha ha! The Dark Knight will never be captured!" Bruce shouted down the hall turning the corner. Bruce knew it sounded childish but what the heck, he might as well enjoy it plus the spell most likely infected his mental state somehow. Bruce continued to run down the hall dodging all the leaguers who just started at him. "I lost them that was close" said Bruce under his breath. He stopped and realised he was at the teleporters.
"Hey Bruce what's up? " said GL. Bruce noticed that the founding members were there. "Just escaped Black Canary's death grip." replied Bruce with a grin. " But you might not escape mine!" declared Hawkgirl quickly scooping up Bruce before he could blink. "This is the third time this happened in an hour." complained Bruce." But, you're so cute, we can't help it." said Diana smiling.
"So Bats is going to be stuck like this for a week?" asked Flash. "Yes, but I'm sure he'll cope." said J'onn with a smile.
The teleporters started to glow."You're pick up here." said Diana. Hawkgirl place Bruce back down which he was very grateful for. Three body's could be seen forming on the teleporters.. A few seconds later the forms were solid. Bruce immediately recognised who they were.
"Wow you weren't kidding guys." said Nightwing smiling evilly at Bruce. "Um, hi Dick." said Bruce shuffling his feet.
Tim and Barbra stayed on the teleporters in shock, which Bruce decided that Dick didn't tell them what happened. Before Bruce could move out of the way Nightwing tackled him. Bruce expected it to hurt but Dick was surprisingly gentle making sure not to crush him.
"Hey Bruce, how are you doing?" asked Dick casually standing back up, looking down at the little boy in his arms he just captured.
" Ugh, fourth time this hour." grumbled Bruce. The founding members lightly chuckled at Bruce's comment.
"Bruce, what on earth happened?" asked Tim in disbelief that the boy was his and Dicks dad. "It's a long story." said Bruce while trying to squirm out of Dicks arms.
" You're so cute!" exclaimed Barbra pinching Bruce's cheek. " I'm getting that a lot today." said Bruce sighing.
"So when it Bruce going to get back to normal?" asked Tim looking at the leaguers. " Zantana said it would take a week." said Diana.
"Oh this is going to be a very fun week ."said Dick evilly. Tim and Barbra seemed to agree because they both had a similar evil smile. Bruce looked back at the founding members his eyes pleading. "Yes Bruce, let's go back home and have some fun." said Barbra in a way that sent chills down his spine. The Batclan stepped back on the teleporters with Bruce still uselessly trying to squirm out of Dicks arms. Before they disappeared the Leaguers could see Bruce mouth 'Don't think I'm going to survive the week.'. Then with a flash of light, they were gone."I'm sure Bruce will be fine, right?" said Flash. "I'm not sure this is Batman's kids not counting Barbra, were talking about and at the moment their dad/mentor is and eight year old I'm sure they will take as much advantage of the situation as possible." said Superman slightly worried.
" All in favour of checking up on Bruce halfway through the week to see if he's still alive?" said Hawkgirl. "Aye" said everyone agreeing.
Will Bruce survive the tortures week and what kind of mischief will he get into? So this was the first chapter! I hope you enjoyed it. If people like this please tell me so I will know people want to finish reading it and I will try to update regularly. Special thanks to Lanelle for telling me about the spacing for paragraphs :) -Blue Raven
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