The baby bird left
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Baby bird leaves the nest by Sumitiper
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Red Robin (Comics)
03 Oct 2025
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Going down the stairs to the cave, Dick mentally prepared himself and his speech only to be caught completely off guard by Tim.
“Hey Tim, I wanted to-”
Anxiety filled Tim’s body, like a deer caught in headlights, he was putting on a new costume. Black like Cass’ outfit, dark gray pants and belt, white lines in the boots, arms and cape. A small black domino covered Tim’s eyes. He had a cowl shaped like a bird’s head and was just about to put it on when Dick walked in.
“Hey Dick…”
Dick didn’t really know how to feel, contradicting feelings were taking over him. He wanted Tim to grow into his own hero, but seeing Tim now made his gut twist.
“You have a new costume. Uh, great! I could really use some help, and I’m sure that-... Oh wait! I didn’t even ask for your new name! What did you choose, baby bird?”
Tim opened his mouth but closed it soon after, looking away towards a duffle bag. Dick’s heart began to race. He took a single step forward and Tim retreated closer to the bag.
“Timmy?”
“I’m not staying.”
A.K.A.:
(Alternate Universe) A scenario in which Tim ditches Robin after Bruce "dies" and Dick walks in as Tim is about to leave Gotham.Series
- Part 1 of The baby bird left
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“Enough, Grayson!”
Dick stared in shock.
“I am sick and tired of this. You screaming at me will not bring Tim back and you know it.”
“I can’t help it! I’m just too worried! Is that a crime?”
Dick’s voice quivered.
“He’s fine Dick.”
“How would you know that?”
Barbara gave a defeated sigh.
“He still sends in reports about his findings in his mission.”
Anger boils inside of him.
“AND YOU DIDN’T THINK THAT’S IMPORTANT FOR ME TO KNOW?!”
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Dick Grayson has a hard time after Tim left.Continuation of Baby bird leaves the nest
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- Part 2 of The baby bird left
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An alert rang out and took Dick’s attention while he drove the Batmobile.
Entrance detected.
Suddenly, all of his composure left, his thoughts vacated his mind and he found himself turning back. He was interrupted by Oracle on his comm.
“Dick, there-”
“No time, Babs!”
He took out his comm, though his ears were filling with static. What even was going on? Would he allow himself to hope? Tim?
The fastest he had ever driven, the Batmobile arrived in the cave. He sprang to his feet and saw him.
Tim.
So many things had gone through Dick’s mind at that moment. He couldn’t find the words to speak despite how often he would dream of his baby bird’s return.
He approached the boy in dark clothing as he turned his face away from the med bay.
“Dick.”
With all the levity in the world Dick’s brother spoke and smiled.
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Tim returnsContinuation of They are hiding away the shadows
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- Part 3 of The baby bird left