Prompt: The BatFam listening to Raised By Bats by Aurelio Voltaire
Tim had been on YouTube all day, when he discovered a hidden gem. He'd watched it a few times at first, laughing at the familiarity of the lyrics, before deciding to show it to everyone else.
He found Dick first, lounging lazily on the sofa, staring at the TV -Which wasn't even on. Tim ignored the oddity, having adjusted to Dick's weird quirks, and dropped the laptop onto his lap.
"Watch this," Tim stated, sitting down next to Dick.
"What is it?" Dick asked, reading the title of the video, "Raised By Bats?"
Tim rolled his eyes, "Just watch it." He clicked play, and stifled his laughter as Dick concentrated on the lyrics.
Here at home in this steeple
Made of chrome, above a city of steel,
I've chosen bats over people
Dick chuckled and looked at Tim, confused, "What?"
"Shhh."
'Cause I never did like the way humans made me feel.
Dick pointed at the screen, "This reminds me of Bruce."
Tim paused the video, "I know, now be quiet and listen!" He nudged Dick with his elbow.
The video resumed and Dick was silent for a few lines.
Now when the people all stop and stare
And sat, "Why you gotta dress like that?"
I just look them in the eye and tell them
I was raised by Bats!
Dick snorted, "That describes us perfectly."
Tim smirked, "I know," and focused back onto the screen.
"I like the tune, it's pretty catchy. We should play it in the cave."
Tim shook his head, "Bruce would hate it."
Dick smirked back at Tim, something glinting in his eyes, "I know." Dick was silent for the rest of the song, laughing here and there. He looked over to Tim, "Who are you going to show it to next?"
"Jason."
Jason was found in the kitchen, raiding the pantry of its bread.
"Hey, Jay," Tim started, "Come watch this video."
Jason turned around, a slice of bread in his mouth, "What is it?" Came the muffled reply.
"You'll see," Tim replied, setting the laptop on the counter as Jason walked over, "It's pretty funny."
Tim pressed play, letting the music wash over the two. Jason didn't comment until a little over a minute had passed.
Now when the people all stop and stare
And say, "Why you gotta dress like that?"
I just look them in the eye and tell them
I was raised by bats!
Jason snickered, "They're talking about Dick."
Tim's hand flew to his mouth, stifling his laughter. It was true, Dick had one of the weirdest fashion senses out there.
"Remember Discowing?" Tim questioned, glancing towards Jason, who was still munching on bread.
Jason shuddered and looked up in disgust, "How could I forget."
The song continued, and it was close to two minuets before Jason's next reply.
Just throw your old life away
And get raised by bats!
"What is this? Bruce's new Robin recruitment video?"
And with that comment, Tim choked on his spit, "Well, it would make a lot of sense. Was there a video for you?"
Jason shook his head, "No, Bruce just saw me take his tires. Something must've been broken in his head because it took him about thirty seconds to decide that I was going to live with him."
Tim chuckled, "Yeah, maybe."
The next time Jason commented, it was, surprisingly, about Tim.
So we sleep all day and we rise at night
"Tim, that's you," Jason jeered, poking Tim in his side.
Tim sputtered, "Wh-whatever. Just watch the rest of the video," he mumbled.
I just punch them in the eye
And I bite them on the thigh
And I kick them in the ass
Where the sun don't shine.
I look them in the eye and tell them
I was raised by bats!
"That's definitely the Demon Spawn," Jason joked, "He's bloodthirsty."
It's not like he was wrong. Damian was a terror to everyone, well, everyone except Dick. He liked Dick.
Tim nodded his head, "Agreed."
The song ended and Jason went on his way after telling Tim where he could find Bruce and Damien.
It was rather easy to hook his laptop up to the cave's speakers. Tim was currently hidden behind the stairwell that led to the manor, watching the pair sitting at the computer.
It was time.
Tim clicked play and watched Damian jump out of his chair from the sudden burst of noise. He hid his face in his elbow and watched Bruce look up at the ceiling confused. Tim's laughter got the better of him when Damian started to glare at the cave like it had offended him.
"Drake!" Damian whipped his head in Tim's direction, "Turn off this infernal nonsense!" He roared and sprinted towards Tim's hiding place.
"Never!" Tim shouted back, running away.
This went on for a few minutes while Bruce sat silently in his chair. The song was still playing on full blast, and he could only hope it wasn't going to be a repeat of last time.
Jason and Dick were not allowed to use the aux cord. Ever.
Not since the Narwhal incident.
Welp, I'm back with another short fic. I'll be honest, I didn't know this song existed until today, so it was rather amusing to write about!
If you want, give me a prompt, and I'll gladly write a story for you!
Till next time,
Rachel
(PS: To Lucky and Air-Is-My-Pollution, I have your requests and will start those chapters!)