The Waynes have been known across many shores for generations now having their own fleet of trade vessels under their command. Though many have sought to enjoy their wealth on land, Thomas and Martha continue to do buisness amoung the seas.
Their vessel "Lady Gotham" with her ebony planks and pure white sails to match. Manned by a hired crew and with their young son Bruce was cared for by their Quartermaster Alfred Pennyworth.
Rarely did they stray far from open waters, except for days in need of restock or where crewmates wished to close out their stay aboard Gothams deck.
Such a night the crew departed and Bruce begged his parents for a night on the ship instead of in a stuffy inn, they agreed and ushered the crew to take their rest in the town. That left the Waynes to heed the ship.
They enjoyed the alone time just the three of them looking up at the starlit sky and lulled into calm by the crashing waves. It was a quiet night, it should have stayed that way.
Emphasis on should have.
A crack came from the docks and distinct bootsteps landing on their deck, someone had choosen an occupied ship to try and plunder. And for that, the Waynes would pay the price.
Alfred returned with the crew that very same morning, but their happy chatter fell into a horrified hush as they saw the ripped up ropes and found the ebony planks stained crimson.
They scoured the ship for a culprit and Alfred rushed to the captians quarters, hands shaking as he tried to prepare what would need to be done in their absense.
That was until he heard a shuffle from one of the crates, he didnt hesitate to grab his pistol- ready to rein down fury that rivaled Amphitrite.
His anger was snuffed out as quickly as a candle light when a shaky voice called out for him. Alfred hadnt hesitated to throw his weapons aside and rush to fling the lid open.
Inside he found the now sole survivor of the Wayne namesake, young master Bruce. The boy who had only survived because his father threw him in a crate at the first sign of danger.
With both his parents gone, Lady Gotham had no Captian and Alfred did not feel it right to "take advantage" of such a tragedy. Besides, now he had a boy to raise.
But such is the way of many youth, the sea calls to them in ways that can be ignored, but not forever. It wasnt long after Bruce had become a man and laid claim to his entire estate, he vanished, leaving Alfred in the manor his parents had never used.
Bruce spent years of his life, jumping from ship to ship and learning every trick of the trade. Exploring every inch of known coasts and then some. He allied with Navymen, Sailors, and Pirates a like.
As part of the crew, he was also witness to the horrors many men commited with the freedom of the seas. And After escaping the Lazarus in the far east he set sail with a new mission in mind.
But first, he charted a familiar path- one he never thought hed traverse again. Despite his doubts, Alfred was more than happy to accept his young captians offer to take on the seas once more.
And as such, Lady Gotham set out with her pitch black sails onto the seas, and Blackcape was born.
Blackcape became an enigma, a figure who could not possibly be human. No human would sail a ship with only a two man crew and fight pirates and navy's alike without firing a single musket.
Much less sucseed.
Such as many supersticious Sailors, Blackcape became a legand. A sign of hope for the harmed, and a threat of swift justice for those who abused the seas gift of freedom.
-Despite his seeminglyreckless and brash attitude, Metal Bat is actually a really caringindividual not only when it comes to his sister, but more so when itcomes to his significant other.
-He’s really lovescotton candy; it’d be a sin for him to go to a theme park and notbuy at least one.
-At first he wasconsidering changing his name to Batman just for the jokes. (Get it?Bat-Man? Because he has a bat?)
-He sometimes spendshis days off in just his boxers and a shirt, watching TV whilecuddling a pillow; or his s/o if they’re with them since that guylikes holding them close.
-He won’t admit it outloud but he usually gets really emotional over movies; he cried afterTitanic for quite a long time, too.
-When really tired, hegets really cuddly and he insists on settling for the couch with hiss/o, whining about it until they agree and let him hold them.Although most of the time he ends up falling asleep like that prettyquickly.
-Half of the time heprefers to be cuddled by his s/o as he enjoys being in their arms,his head nuzzling into their neck affectionately as he leaves smallkisses upon their skin.
(Bonus for those whodidn’t know: Metal Bat’s real name is Badd)
-He sometimes mumblesin his sleep about whatever it is he’s dreaming about.
-Badd loves to spoilhis s/o with gifts just to see a smile on their face.
-He may or may not havea collection of plushies hidden in his room. After all, they belongto his sister. Yes, ofcourse, they’re definitely his sister’s.
-Hissides are really ticklish! Nonetheless he tries his best to keep astraight face whenever someone does tickle him.
-Beingnot too good at cooking he tried baking for a change – which turnedout to be even more of a disaster - but this didn’t make him give upso he’s still tries to bake something for his loved ones from time totime. (making sure what he makes is edible first.)
-Whenbeing teased he tends to huff in a childish manner while his eyeslook off to the side.
-Asmuch as he won’t admit it, he is not really a fan of horror movies sowhenever he’s watching them he puts on a poker face even though he’sactually on edge throughout the whole time. This is why he has tobite down on his tongue whenever there’s a jumpscare, to prevent a(cute, squeaky) noise from coming from his mouth.
