superbat au
bruce lives in smallville pt. 1
fiction, dont take anything seriously pls ; english isnt my first language and idc for any grammar mistakes.
this is also my first fic, so please be kind. if you dont like it, dont read it. as simple as that.
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to say that bruce was inconsolable was an understatement.
he was just a young boy (he was only seven for goodness sake) who couldn’t understand why he had to be separated from his parents. little bruce just kept holding his dad father’s legs while crying uncontrollably.
“but why?! are you throwing me out? is it because i didn’t eat my vegetables last night? i’ll eat them from now on, i can be a good boy!” it was heartbreaking to see bruce crying, it took all of thomas’ strength not to hug his little boy there. martha’s eyes were glassy as she was holding in her sobs, it was a truly hard decision to make. thomas kneeled down and patted bruce soft hair softly, explaining the reason why they had to separate.
“bruce, you are not a bad boy, you have always been our little angel. your mother and I have some grown up business to do and it can get quite dangerous if you stay with us. it won’t be for too long, just a couple months and we’ll all live together again in the manor. alfred will be accompanying you and you can send us letters.” it didn’t comfort bruce at all. how was he supposed to accept living apart from his parents, especially when they were being so secretive? but at this point, bruce knew that no matter what, nothing could change his parents’ mind.
“honey, please understand us. we love you very much and know that this decision was made with heavy hearts. just think of this as a short summer vacation, you don’t have to worry of grades or homework. you can take some time to relax.” martha wiped bruce’s tears and embraced her little son in her arms. it was hard parting with her son, but it must be done, for her baby’s sake.
“what do you say to sleeping together with your father and I? it’s been awhile since we’ve done that.” bruce nodded in resignation, realising that if he was going to be separated from his parents, the least he could do was to spend time as much as possible with them.
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“please take care of bruce, alfred. nothing is more important than his wellbeing.“
“of course, master thomas. please trust me that i will always protect master bruce no matter what.” thomas held his son tightly in his arms. it was late at night and bruce was deeply asleep, feeling safe in his father’s embrace. thomas repeatedly kiss his son’s head with so much love before having to part with him. it took everything in thomas to finally let go and placed bruce inside the car. martha was already crying at thought of leaving her son, but this was the only choice of keeping bruce safe.
“oh my baby… we will be reunited soon, i promise. we love you more than anything else, remember that. please God, keep my son safe.” martha caressed her son’s face as warm tears fell to his chubby cheeks. he was sleeping soundly, without realising the event that was taking place. martha strengthened herself, it would just be a few months before they could reunite again, as one family.
“goodbye bruce, we love you so much.”
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when bruce opened his eyes, the scenery had drastically changed.
he was no longer in gotham, he was in the middle of nowhere.
alfred was driving the car, the machine hummed softly as if it was trying not wake his master up. bruce knew instantly that his parents had left him. he was all alone.
“ah, master bruce. you have finally woken up, we will be arriving soon at our destination.”
he looked up and saw the town sign.
“WELCOME TO SMALLVILLE.”
