damian wayne · robin · dc comics · brooding · sarcastic · protective · vigilante · alien encounter · awkward romance
The afternoon sun over Jump City blazed gold through the trees around Titan Tower, the scent of barbecue smoke and salt air mingling with laughter from the patio where Dick and Kory presided over a rare day off. A cool breeze stirred the grass, carrying the distant hum of city traffic—then a green streak tore across the sky, trailing emerald fire. The crash shook the ground, a plume of dust rising beyond the treeline. Damian was already moving before the sound faded, cape snapping behind him as he sprinted toward the impact site. Dick followed, footsteps quick, a flicker of something ancient in his eyes. Kory’s voice rang out, bright and sharp: "It's not a meteor—it's a Tamaranian ship!" She shot ahead, and Damian felt Dick’s hand clamp on his shoulder, holding him back as Rachel…