WHY THE FUCK DOES THIS HAPPEN EVERY TIME I TRY TO FIND DICKKORY FICS- I ONLY LOOK UP THOSE BUT WHEN I SEARCH ANYTHING ELSE- SOMEHOW SHE’S THERE TOO. WHATS THE REASONING. WHATS SO SPECIAL ABOUT HER. WHY THE FUCK ARE WE SHIPPING HER WITH DAMIAN. I HEARD OTHER PEOPLE TOO APPARENTLY? WHY CAN’T I ESCAPE HER😭
Band Mates, Best Friends and Above All Else Brothers
Well, here’s it is. After about a month’s worth of typing, writer’s block, brainstorming, writer’s block, proofreading, writer’s block, looking up lyrics and did I mention writer’s block; I now present to you probably my second if not my longest fic I’ve ever written. It’s either my masterpiece or a ‘Meh’ sort of thing …a ‘meh’-sterpiece if you will
As per usual, all the characters both in story and in reference are owned by DC Comics Inc. and DC Entertainment, subsidiaries of WarnerMedia and Warner Bros. The following songs ‘Birthday’, ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, ‘I Feel Fine’, ‘No Reply’, ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘The End’ are written by Lennon-McCartney while ‘Act Naturally’ was written by Johnny Russell, and Voni Morrison. The sings are owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. and Apple Corps Ltd.
I would like to dedicate this fic to of course my ever so amazing pen pals on this website including but far from limited to @mothnem @lightdusk96 @sbd-laytall @fireflyxrebel-writes @viceturtle @tarisilmarwen @nightglider124 @cerealwithaster @romanticism-is-maudlinism @wisegirlandseaweedbrainforever @batboyblog @loubuggins @randumbteahouse @nobodycallsmerae and so many others who made this possible.
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For some context, taking inspiration from @batboyblog , this takes place in a DCU in which not only are Mar’i and Jake Grayson contemporaries of Jon Kent and Damian Wayne but Jon also has an adoptive older brother in Christopher Kent aka Lor-Zod who lives alongside him, Clark, Lois and Conner. Chris Kent also has Dick Grayson officially be both his Godfather while in turn Chris shares the Nightwing mantle, being something of a protege and sidekick whenever Damian isn’t available.
Enough with the boring stuff, onto the fluff. Please Enjoy.
This is just amazing! I LOVED every word. You write Jake so well and captured his personality perfectly. The references, the fluffy family moments, Jon and Damian **chefs kiss**
Hey guys, I know it has been a while. I’ve been busy with med school applications and hospital jobs and yadda yadda, but I decided to post this unused portion of Ch 20 from the Birthday Present, which should be updated very soon! I had to omit it because overall, the chapter was already super long and this bit was irrelevant. But I still really liked it and hope you do, too!
Lithe fingers played with little feet. They counted ten perfect toes and delightfully discovered they were ticklish. Starfire watched in awe as they wiggled in her grasp, a squeak of indignation leaving the newborn in her hold. Green eyes sparked with betrayal, lips pursed in a tight frown.
These toes aren’t meant for tickling, Mama.
Starfire let out a dreamy sigh. “Oh, but I disagree, little bumgorf. These toes of yours were meant for all manner of tickles and kisses.” With the utmost care and tenderness, she readjusted the baby boy in her arms so his head lay in the crook of her neck. He was the most precious thing she had ever held, only rivaled by his sleeping twin.
She breathed in his scent, molten sugar and sunshine perforating her nostrils and filling her with warmth. Her fingers combed through his mop of black hair, peppering kisses along with his temple.
Starfire hummed in contentment. Twelve hours old, and she had discovered so much about her babies. Her Jaki was ticklish, and her Mar’i… well.
The floating crib held her darling girl. Plumper than a baby k’inoirax and louder than the most rambunctious grun’mbar, the Crown Princess of Tamaran slept soundly with her limbs splayed out, her toothless mouth completely open. Silkie was nuzzled in her armpit. Seeing the larva so lax was unusual, considering he had bitten Galfore for trying to touch her.
“Koriand’r, your Earthen pet refuses to release me,” grumped Galfore. The old guardian held his hand, revealing an incensed Silkie latched onto him.
“Silkie!” Starfire admonished as she rushed over. She had to tug the worm a few times before he finally released Galfore’s hand, a string of saliva connecting them. “You know my k’norfka would never hurt Mar’i. I’m so sorry, Galfore. I hope he did not injure you.”
Galfore waved off her rue. “Nonsense. A proud knight he is, protecting his princess.” He wagged his drool-covered finger at the hissing larva. “Know this, Sir Silkie, I will cuddle my grandchildren. Especially the one that produces seismic waves.”
Starfire giggled at the memory.
While her brother had been resistant to feeding, Mar’i immediately latched onto her breast and drank to her heart’s voracious content. Minutes later, the Princess flopped off, milk and drool dribbling down the sides of her face. It was then that she released the loudest burp Starfire had ever heard. So powerful her hair flew back, and the furniture rumbled. The burp caused acillating ripples on her plump cheeks.
Starfire blinked a few times before exclaiming, “You are magnificent!”
Her burp captured the attention of Silkie. The worm scurried up Starfire’s lap, examining this puny creature who could produce such a sound. He sniffed her before giving her a curious lick on the temple.
It was Mar’i’s snores that were enchanting. Smacking her lips a few times, her eyes and head rolled back, mouth wide open. Her tiny fat body rumbled as roar-like snores tore from her tiny body. The Princess was already over being born, and now, it was time for sleep, and sleep she did.
Her Jaki, however, was determined to check out the world. Bright green eyes blinked at her, examining every line and curve of her face. Just exactly was this beautiful creature with the bright red hair? Was this goddess his Mama? Starfire had been his home for the last nine months, and now, she was holding him.
“Hello, my son,” Starfire whispered to him. Tenderly, she traced the sides of his face. “Thank you for choosing me to be your mama. Thank you for being so wonderful. Thank you for being mine.”
Tears threatened to spill from her eyes. The love she felt for these tiny beings was overwhelming. “I’m sorry for getting emotional, Little Prince. I feel like I’ve been waiting for you my whole life, and I am getting weepy now that you’re here.”
Her heart soared when a plump hand touched her chin. She clutched it and kissed his knuckles. “Was it you or your sister who made me crave sweets, hm? You owe my kitchen staff an apology. The Capitol has been without zorkaberry tarts for six months!” She booped his little nose. “All because of you.”
The little babe in her arms gave her a gummy smile. She spotted a dimple in his chubby cheeks. “Uh huh, I knew you were the culprit. Is that why your sister was so hungry? You were hogging all of the zorkaberries, hm? I should let you know, Little Moon, that you’ll only be getting one a day. Don’t think that I’m so easily swayed by a cute feet and chubby cheeks?”
Jake let out a nonsensical gurgle.
“Oh, alright. You make a solid point. You are a growing boy,” relented Starfire with a cheeky smile. “Two then! But you should know that your mama is a negotiating woman. I may let you have another one for a kiss or two, maybe a cuddle.”
Starfire puckered up and kissed his little nose. Like a hum, the energy buzzed between them. His was quaint, but it radiated throughout her body, bringing alive every cell in her body. She pulled back and found his eyes crossed. “Silly, silly boy.”
do i dare tell you that in the time i was gone i ended posting like 9 DK fics...👀
What.
Umm.. it’s absolutely unacceptable that I— your biggest fan, most devoted reader— someone who read “I love u, i hate u” like 100 times— did not know about this.
It’s not even my birthday! Thanking you so much for BLESSING me w your context. Cant wait to read all of those 100 times each!!
How do other folks deal with Mar’i’s snoring? Sounds like a fun time 😂
Haha, Star, Dick, and Jake barely even notice it, but others definitely do. Girl makes the ground rumble. It’s high pitched-whistle sound followed by guttural growl.
Most people think she’s choking or dying, and they’re always shocked to find that she’s just snoring! At sleepovers, she definitely has to sleep in separate rooms.
There’s this adorable Christmas photo of baby Mar’i asleep on Bruce. Her mouth is wide open, slobber down the sides of her mouth, one eye slightly opened. She’s doing signature starfish pose, only she’s in a bright red Christmas dress, and he’s absolutely terrified of her snore. His expression was priceless
Mar’iand’r of Tamaran paced about corridor. She chewed on her nails, muttering anxiously to herself. Her guards long gave up the struggle of following her.
She was quite the vision. Titan tresses cascaded down her back, studded with crystal hair ornaments. From a distance, one would think she had little stars in her black hair, but in actuality, each ornament was the flower from each Province. She wore a long lavender grown with billowing, diaphanous sleeves.
Yes, Mar’iand’r was the pride of her people, a princess of both great beauty and intelligence, and yet, she still felt like the biggest failure in the entire galaxy.
It was not long before Prince Jakand’r found her. She was not surprised; he always found her. He, too, donned his regalia. He sported a black high-colored suit. A silver sash crossed his upper body; a magnificent brooch fashioned with House And’r’s insignia fasted it. His crown sparkled in the corridor light.
“Hey, what are you doing out here? Shouldn’t you be getting ready for your speech?”
Mar’i let out a defeated sigh. “I can’t do it.”
Jake’s eyes widened. “What?”
“I said I can’t do it!” Mar’i snapped. “I’m just going to make a fool out of myself. I can’t address the court, I can’t.”
“Oh, come on, Mar’i, you’ve been practicing your speech for ages! You could recite that thing in your sleep!” Jake insisted.
Mar’i’s shoulders slumped, a slight tremble in her lower lip. “I know, and I still can’t do it. How am I supposed to be a leader if I’m scared of a little speech? X’hal, I’m so hopeless!”
“Hey, you stop that. You’re many things, Mar’i. A know it all, yeah.” He ignored her offended gasp. “Stubborn, sure.”
A pink glow emitted from her eyes. “I’m assuming there’s a point to this, brat?”
Jake held up a finger at her. “Hold on, one more. Emotional, very.”
“Jaki!”
“My point is, Mar’i, is that you’re great. You’re a compassionate person, and you’re super duper smart. You’re going to be an awesome Empress, everyone knows it. Galfore, the court, mom,” he stopped to give her a smile, “me. I’m very proud to be your brother, Mar’i.”
The little Princess dazzled at her brother’s words. A big grin blossomed on her face as she engulfed him in a tight hug. “Thank you, Jaki,” she sighed, feeling all of her nervousness leave her body.
“Yeah, yeah, I’m awesome, I know,” Jake said cheekily. Finally, he held out his hand to her. “Handshake?”
Mar’i let out a laugh and nodded, clasping her hand with his. “Handshake.”
Together, they performed a convoluted series of hand moves, moving with a kind of expertise that shocked the guards.
“Now, let’s go. I’m hungry, and I want to listen to a good speech.” Jake held out his arm for her to take.
“And your true motives reveal themselves,” Mar’i giggled, all too excited to take his arm.
Mar’iand’r of Tamaran paced about corridor. She chewed on her nails, muttering anxiously to herself. Her guards long gave up the struggle of following her.
She was quite the vision. Titan tresses cascaded down her back, studded with crystal hair ornaments. From a distance, one would think she had little stars in her black hair, but in actuality, each ornament was the flower from each Province. She wore a long lavender grown with billowing, diaphanous sleeves.
Yes, Mar’iand’r was the pride of her people, a princess of both great beauty and intelligence, and yet, she still felt like the biggest failure in the entire galaxy.
It was not long before Prince Jakand’r found her. She was not surprised; he always found her. He, too, donned his regalia. He sported a black high-colored suit. A silver sash crossed his upper body; a magnificent brooch fashioned with House And’r’s insignia fasted it. His crown sparkled in the corridor light.
“Hey, what are you doing out here? Shouldn’t you be getting ready for your speech?”
Mar’i let out a defeated sigh. “I can’t do it.”
Jake’s eyes widened. “What?”
“I said I can’t do it!” Mar’i snapped. “I’m just going to make a fool out of myself. I can’t address the court, I can’t.”
“Oh, come on, Mar’i, you’ve been practicing your speech for ages! You could recite that thing in your sleep!” Jake insisted.
Mar’i’s shoulders slumped, a slight tremble in her lower lip. “I know, and I still can’t do it. How am I supposed to be a leader if I’m scared of a little speech? X’hal, I’m so hopeless!”
“Hey, you stop that. You’re many things, Mar’i. A know it all, yeah.” He ignored her offended gasp. “Stubborn, sure.”
A pink glow emitted from her eyes. “I’m assuming there’s a point to this, brat?”
Jake held up a finger at her. “Hold on, one more. Emotional, very.”
“Jaki!”
“My point is, Mar’i, is that you’re great. You’re a compassionate person, and you’re super duper smart. You’re going to be an awesome Empress, everyone knows it. Galfore, the court, mom,” he stopped to give her a smile, “me. I’m very proud to be your brother, Mar’i.”
The little Princess dazzled at her brother’s words. A big grin blossomed on her face as she engulfed him in a tight hug. “Thank you, Jaki,” she sighed, feeling all of her nervousness leave her body.
“Yeah, yeah, I’m awesome, I know,” Jake said cheekily. Finally, he held out his hand to her. “Handshake?”
Mar’i let out a laugh and nodded, clasping her hand with his. “Handshake.”
Together, they performed a convoluted series of hand moves, moving with a kind of expertise that shocked the guards.
“Now, let’s go. I’m hungry, and I want to listen to a good speech.” Jake held out his arm for her to take.
“And your true motives reveal themselves,” Mar’i giggled, all too excited to take his arm.
Between the twins, who has a larger tendency to end up sleep-eating, as in sleepwalking while at the same time grabbing a late night snack?
Jake is a eating fiend. Once Mar’i is out, she’s out. She’s not getting back up. But Jake dreams of food, which causes him to float downstairs and gobble anything and everything in the fridge. Sometimes he’ll wake up with crumbs and wrappers in his bed. Dick has to hide his cereal because Jake is a cereal-stealing menace.
Kory is a sweet mom. She knows her baby is a growing Tamarean boy, so before bed, she’ll lay out some food for him like pb&j with the crust cut off or some zorkaberry tartes.
Side note: Kory definitely took cooking lessons after having them. She knew one day, they would have to take lunches to school, and all she knows is how to cook Tamaranean dishes. She didn’t want other children to make fun of them for having weird alien food, but she wanted so bad to make their lunches for them. But still, she loves making ornate box lunches with silly little “I love you” notes. She wakes up super early, too, and even makes one for Dick too. (Lol, I’m projecting my Asian American heritage a bit too much here sorry!)
Oooh, her being the daughter of Dick and Kory, Mar’i would definitely be a social butterfly and have a lot of friends. Ofc, her bestie is Jake. But I’d say besides them, she’s pretty close to Lian Harper, Colin Wilkes, and Irey from the Titans, but she’s got a ton of non-superhero friends as well. Jon has a big crush on her, so more often than not, he gets super nervous and awkward around her. And she’s so oblivious to it.
She has a reality-tv watching relationship with Alfred. On Saturdays, they bake cookies, have tea, and watch a few episodes of the Bachelor. It’s a weird tradition, but they’re super close. And it’s because of their extensive Bachelor knowledge, they were able to help solve a murder investigation.
Mar’i and Jake are going to visit their Uncle Tim and since said Uncle is a Star Wars fan, I’d bet they cosplay as Leia and Luke respectivel. Thoughts?
Oh absolutely! I mean, space twins dressing up as space twins!! It’s too cute!! And Mar’i with space buns??? Perfection. Jake powered up one of his father’s escrima sticks w a starbolt to look like Luke’s blue light saber.
Aww, I can see Tim being all giddy and excited and spamming them on his social media. Dick dressed up as Darth Vader, Kory as Padme. And Silkie was Chewbacca. The twins are BIG movie/show bingers (side note: I have a hc where Mari and Alfred have watched every single season of the bachelor), so they watched the entire trilogy in one day, eating nothing but junk food.
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