first chapter is a comment fic, sorry for the weird formatting

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The whole fiasco starts with a call from the Justice League

And a tiny Bruce sending a shy smile from his perch on Superman's arms

(he doesn't know who the big blue man is, but Bruce knows he's helped him somehow)

And he hides a little when the others stare at him with slack jaws, until Alfred comes out and says "Master Bruce" with so much worry in his voice

And Bruce turns

Just says, "Alfred" in a quiet voice

He's kinda confused that Alfred looks wrinklier

But Alfred gives him a hug so everything must be okay

So he lets Alfred lead him into the mansion, giving the old kids and adults standing in the foyer a curious glance

But Alfred doesn't pay attention to them so he just follows

The next day he wakes with five curious eyes staring at him

And all he can do is hold his blanket over his eyes

Peak a little and maybe they'll be gone

But they're still there

And someone (it might be the older guy but he can't really tell) makes a weird noise

But he really needs to go to the bathroom

But they're staring

So he looks for Alfred

Starts tearing a little when he can't find him among the strangers

And there's another weird noise, now he's sure it's from the older guy (who's now turned away from him)

"Stop staring at me!" Bruce tries yelling (it comes out a little shaky, squeaky)

And everyone in the room turns away in unison

And Alfred comes through the door

Sees him in the brink of tears and gathers him up

And bruce just hiccups

Hides against Alfred's familiar neck

Looks up when he hears shuffling in the room

And sees the strangers closer with identical frowns

And his face scrunches up more

Burrows deeper with a scared "Alfred" whined against the butler's neck

Alfred picks him up with an arm under his knees and brings him to the bathroom, says "Everything's alright Master Bruce" as he closes the door

And that's how baby Bruce comes to live in the manor

At least until he gets better