CW: Fanon characterization + OOC + BatKids referring to Bruce as “Baba,” “Papa,” and “Pops”+ Familial yandere themes
Damian didn’t have a crush on his father, but he hated how many people did.
He hated how shameless people were. How easily their eyes wander, how effortlessly their thoughts wandered farther.
Every time his Baba would drop him off at school he’d see their eyes lingers. The students; the staff, he cursed his small size, not being big enough to shield their lustful gazes from his father.
It didn’t stop at the staff, or the school, it felt like it was everyone at times. Every Gala, every charity ever, every public attraction. Even in his Baba’s hero work his Baba has lustful eyes on him. Lustful eyes Damian very much did not approve of.
Baba says he’s being silly. That he’s imagining things and looks that aren’t really there. Damian’s not fooled as easily as his Baba. After all, learning to read people was required in the League. He can read clearly that his Baba is only saying this because he doesn’t think he’s desirable enough for even one man’s gaze.
That irates him even more. His father is the prettiest man he’s ever met. Damian knows this as certain. His mother wouldn’t settle for anything less than perfection. Whoever put this ill idea into his Baba’s mind will be thoroughly punished once found.
This cycle of frustration confuses Damian. He’s repulsed by the idea of his Baba taking interest in one of these lecherous gazes. None of their filthy minds are worthy to even consider courting his father. However, his Baba not being able to see what’s in front of him frustrates him more. His Baba is pretty. Too lenient for how pretty he is. He needs guards for his heart. Too easily swayed by simple Acts of Services.
Damian decides to confront his siblings about the matter. They must have some knowledge of protecting Baba from libidinous men (and women).
Damian strides into the living room on a day Baba is out. He is fighting an out-of-world threat that requires all of the Justice League. Damian is typically against these missions, even the Justice League doesn’t know when to keep their hands to themselves (especially the kryptonian). However, Damian uses his Baba’s absence as an opportunity; it happens to be one of those rare days where multiple siblings of his are present.
Damian stands in front of the Tv, “I require everyone’s attention.”
Lazy eyes follow attentive ones until all the attention is on him.
Tim turns off the Tv, giving Damian his full attention, “Yes, Damian?”
Damian pauses for a moment before opening his mouth to speak until Jason until him off.
“Yoo-hoo? You have our attention? Ya’ gonna ask your question or not?” Jason asks impatiently, his attention split between his phone and the conversation.
Damian glares at him, “I’m getting there, Todd.” He looks around again, making sure all eyes were on him before posing his question: “How do you get people to stop looking at Father?”
The atmosphere in the room shifts. The brothers attention locks onto the question, immediately followed by darker eyes and tones. Possessive ones, almost. Suggesting they, too, are not found of people trying to take away their father.
Dick sits up from his lounging position “I used to be really obnoxious about it, making sure to hold his hand and call him “Papa” as much as I could in public. Once people realized he had a kid, they’d lose interest. That didn’t work for everyone though. When it didn’t, I’d hug Papa’s arm and fake cry.”
His tone suggests he’s being honest, but leaving something out. Damian’s eyes narrow.
Jason, also sits up, turning his phone off. “I’d keep him home as much as possible. Constantly busying him with somethin’ that needed to be done at home. I would pretend I was scared of going outside alone, making sure Pops was always by my side.”
Much like Dick’s, he’s being honest but he’s hiding something. Damian is not fond of the lack of a full answer.
Tim doesn’t bother beating around the bush, “Disposing of them effectively.”
The three turn to Tim with varying responses.
Dick’s eyes widen a bit, more suprised Tim has the guts to admit it than the admissions contents themselves.
Jason raises a brow of amusement and holds back a grin.
Damian’s head turns to look directly at Tim, his interest has been piqued.
Damian questions further, “Elaborate, Drake.”
Jason snickers, “Exposing the family secret so young, Timmy?”
Tim rolls his eyes, returning his attention to Damian, “We’d dispose of them. The ones who get too friendly.”
Dick adds on, “Not everyone can be handled that way, Dami. Only the ones who really get on our nerves… more than usual.”
“Anyone who father shows any signs of reciprocating feelings for,” Jason clarifies.
Damian pauses for a moment, “I see… and how do you all execute this method?”
Naturally, Damian’s interest and support of this method are in favor. This is necessary. His Baba needs to be protected, and Damian will do anything to ensure that. This was a solution he very much supports.
“First you find a target threat, then you report back to the group.”
“We work fast, before Pops even notices the feelings bloomin’, so you better be watching for any and every possible sign,” Jason adds.
Damian nods, “I understand… and then, Drake?”
“Then we find an area he won’t be remembered.”
“An alley way or incinerator works best!” Dick chimes.
“Understood.”
Jason grins, “We’ll fill you in on the specifics when we get there, Bat-Brat.”
Dick hugs Damian tightly, “Awww! Our Baby-Dami is growing up now!”
Damian’s cheeks faintly flush with humiliation, “Put me down, Grayson! I have only come to seek guidance on protecting Baba, not for your physical affections!”
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Soon enough, Damian has become quite accustomed to this effective method. It isn’t nearly as efficient as he’d please, but it puts him at ease knowing he can do something about the particular pesky bugs suitors.
The only rule is to not let Baba know. Which is not an issue, as long as their Baba views them as angels, they’ll make sure all the dirty work is handled behind the scenes.
Baba will never have to worry about an unworthy companion. They’ll take care of him. They’ll protect him. They’ll never leave him. Their Baba’s image will be perfect. Their Baba is perfect, and if their Baba ever needs someone?
They’ll always be there. Not some random insect who thinks they can suddenly come into their family, because they don’t know the pain, the love, the grief, the trust, everything that it’s taken to get their Baba thriving how he is now. They’ll never know. They won’t let them.
Damian won’t let anyone take their Father, their Papa, his Baba away from them. He’ll make sure of it by any means possible.
