In ashes or armour , the Bat family finds themselves battling not only Gotham's darkest criminals but the wounds that lie within. Scarred by years of pain, betrayal, and relentless sacrifice, Bruce, Dick, Jason, Tim, Damian, and Barbara struggle to hold together the only family they've ever known. But as they confront each other and their own shadows, each must face a truth that cuts deeper than any enemy: not all scars heal, and sometimes, the greatest battles are fought within. In a city where darkness is endless, can they still find light in each other, or are they doomed to fall apart?
Warnings:
This story contains themes of trauma, mental health struggles, violence, complex family dynamics, and emotional distress. Intended for mature readers who are prepared for dark and introspective explorations of pain, loyalty, and the impact of unresolved wounds.
-Based off DC comics -
Y/N, a simple woman, joins the deadly games to pay off debts after her mother's death. Young-Il, a heartless soul, controls the games, watching everything from afar while sipping on his glass of whisky.
But this year is different. When he spots Y/N, number 160, during the game of "Red Light, Green Light," he can't help but grow more obsessed with her.
The first game ends, and Young-Il decides it's time to join the games himself, meet her, and make her his forever. Not that he will allow anyone else to even look at her
But will Y/N really trust him?