If I turn into another (closed);

[copsormasks]

WHO: Jason Todd (Titans), Chrissy (Stranger Things), Bruce Wayne (The Batman), Clark Kent (Superman 2025), Jason Todd (WFA), Bruce Wayne (DC Comics)
WHEN: After Jason's canon update
WHERE: Nova City, all over
WHAT: Jason has a beef with the belfry
NOTES\WARNINGS: Mentions of drug use, possible mentions of violence (Jason's death)



Chrissy (Stranger Things)

[Jason dreams of the lazarus pit, of being brought to life in the basement of Arkham Asylum, of having one of those drugged inhalers brought to his lips, and then being formed into Red Hood. He wakes slowly from his place on Chrissy’s couch. Each movement measured as Crane’s words echo in the back of his mind. There’s no Batman here. You’re gonna give this city what it needs. With no hesitation. No guilt. No fear. New mask. New name. New you.

We’ll punish all of them for what they’ve done to us.

His gaze drifts over to the door to Chrissy’s bedroom before back to his duffle and backpack. It takes him a moment to recognize where he is, who he’s with, and where Crane disappeared to.

He’s in Etraya. A city not unlike Gotham and full of bats.

He climbs up from the couch, slides his shoes on, and then shoulders both of his bags before he moves toward the door.]


Bruce Wayne (The Batman)

[When Jason returns to the Tower, it’s with an explicit purpose. He first goes up to his room to retrieve a red hoodie. He slides it on and tucks it around his neck so it is almost like a blanket. He shoves a couple other hoodies into his bag and then he makes his way to the Terminal.

He prepares for a confrontation, but he reminds himself. No hesitation. No guilt. No fear.

The elevator lowers to the Terminal and Jason makes a beeline for his suit.]


Clark Kent (Superman 2025)

[Jason remembers Clark coming in the middle of the night to help, how Jason apologized to him. None of that matters now. He needs to make sure Clark know that Jason stands on his own two feet now. He’s Red Hood now and that identity will power him through any issue.]

Super. [He makes sure he speaks clear and precise.] I know you’re listening. Hear this: I don’t need your help any more. I’m Red Hood now and I don’t need anything from you.

[And then he continues his path, expecting nothing to happen.]


Jason Todd (Wayne Family Adventures)

[Jason has been on patrol for about an hour. There’s not nearly the same level as crime as Gotham, no five families running the drug trade and no Rogue’s Gallery to keep an eye on.

No hesitation. No guilt. No fear.

Just as Jason is about to move onto another corner, he hears the presence of another. Gentle footfalls. Jason turns to see the older version of himself. Jason looks out from under his domino mask and red hoodie and shakes his head.]

Hey old man.


Bruce Wayne (DC Comics)


[After encountering nearly every bat in the belfry, Jason is determined not to run into any others. He hates heights, but he forces himself to perch on a rooftop to watch Nova City. His instincts tell him this is the best spot to try and keep an eye on both the Tower and the Manor.

But then he hears someone, just past the view of his red hoodie.

Turning, he sees the other Bruce there. Jason frowns.]

I already talked to one of you. I’m not doing it a second time.

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[batsymbol]

( he can pull and squirm all he wants, but bruce keeps his tight grip on him. )

Jason. Stop.

[copsormasks]

[Jason sucks in a breath and leans back against the workstation again, trying to make Bruce out in the haze.]

Fuck. Just let me go.

[batsymbol]

I'm not because I don't want you to hurt yourself.

( because that's what he's going to do with going to crane. )

[copsormasks]

Who the fuck cares?

[His Bruce is gone and everything is so fucked up.]

[batsymbol]

( jesus christ, jason. )

I do. I care, Jason.

[copsormasks]

Well I don't! [Jason tries to push back against Bruce physically.]

I'm Red Hood. Not Jason.

[batsymbol]

( he can push all he wants and he might scoot back some, but he's not letting go. )

You're Jason Todd and you have a place here. You always have.

[copsormasks]

No I'm not! [Jason pushes back harder, but he's clearly not entirely Rooted In Reality.]

[batsymbol]

( jason pushes back and bruce lifts them up then, still holding onto him by his arms, fingers digging in deep to keep a tight grip on him. )

Yes you are. Jason, you've always had a place here and you always will. Just think.

[copsormasks]

[Jason pushes again but it's growing weaker until he lays back against the work table again. He shuts his eyes and breathes heavy.]

'm not.

[batsymbol]

( he loosens his grip by only a little and stands there with him, taking a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding in. )

You are. Jason... you are.

[copsormasks]

[Jason starts to properly relax against the workstation, his head lulling forward. Clearly whatever drug is in his system is working its way out.

Still, he shakes his head. A quiet argument.]

[batsymbol]

( well as long as he's not fighting him anymore.. )

Jason. I don't know what happened and I can't begin to understand what you're feeling or going through. But you have people here for you. You don't need to deal with this alone and you don't need to go to Crane for help with it.

[copsormasks]

[Jason shakes his head again before he shifts ao he can hold his head as it threatens to swim around further.]

You don’t know anything. [He grumbles low and heavy.]

[batsymbol]

I know that you like to read. I know that you got me movies for Christmas that I still have and watch. I know that you liked the motorcycle I put together for you and that you know how to cook better than me.

( things he says as a means to try and get through to jason. to remind him of where he is and who he's with. )

[copsormasks]

That doesn’t matter. [All that stuff is auxillary to his new mission.]

[batsymbol]

( at that, his expression comes off... confused. )

Doesn't it?

[copsormasks]

Gotham has a new name in town. [Jason opens his eyes again, and they’re clearer, but dark and stormy.]

Red Hood doesn’t have time to read while he’s taking the Titans down.

[batsymbol]

( there's that concern again. )

The Titans aren't here. I am. Chrissy is.

[copsormasks]

Not yet, maybe. But knowing Dick? He’ll be here.

[And in the mean time, he can totally perfect the drug he needs to be the best version of himself, right? Totally. What could be wrong with this plan?]

And when he does, I’ll be ready.

[batsymbol]

( at that, he stares for a long moment before he goes and shakes his head. )

No. Jason... The Titans aren't your enemy here. We need to work together here.

[copsormasks]

You’re wrong. [Jason shakes his head now that the nausea has eased up.] They need to be taken out.

[batsymbol]

( that is... incredibly concerning and it shows on bruce's face. at that, he grips at jason's shoulders. )

Jason. Listen to me. This isn't you. I don't know what's happening, but you need to stop this.

[copsormasks]

"Stop this"? This is the only way we take back what's ours.

[What's his, after the humiliation, after the pain. He pushes back against Bruce, trying to make his way back to his feet.]

[batsymbol]

There's nothing to take back here.

( jason pushes and he holds at his shoulders still, even if he steps back a little. )