FIC: Darkness Cannot Drive, 6/?

[tsukiwriter]

Author’s Note: Okay, the “great move” is pretty much over and I’m now caught up on my comic books! Ugh, Jason really is an annoying stock-character in Countdown, isn’t he? Damn... well, anyway, the show goes on! Enjoy--

I don’t own any characters mentioned in this story. The rights belong to DC comics, Bob Kane, etc.

Comments

[in_excelsis_dea]

I think "damn" sums up the chapter quite nicely. I am not really a fan of the whole Joker-takes-over-Tim plot of the Batman Begins movie, but if you're using the universe, it is canon, so... And I liked seeing both Dick and Tim in this chapter. Who did Dick end up married to, anyways?

Anyways, I liked Jason's interaction with Dick and how they jest around like that. Lazarus Pit...was something I didn't think of. Stupid me. But definitely would explain why Jason looks like a young guy instead of looking his age. And I liked the Terry/Tim interaction and how Tim still has a way inside the cave computers, even when he technically shouldn't. Great job.

[tsukiwriter]

Who did Dick end up married to, anyways?

Heck if I know-- it sadens me that Dick wasn't ACTUALLY in the Batman Beyond series. But he seems (somewhat) more well-adjusted than Tim and Tim ended up married and having a relatively "regular" life, so I thought I'd run with it.

Ha, no not stupid; DC has just so many "get out of jail free" cards when it comes to age/death etc. But since Jason has that connection with Talia (or did, anyway) I thought I could play around with it. Besides, Jason just epitomizes "angry youth" to me, so I couldn't let him be TOO old.

Glad you liked! - T

[in_excelsis_dea]

I like the idea that everyone (with the exception of Bruce) was able to settle down somewhat and put (most) of their demons to rest. And he never does show up in the series? Even in the comics? I still haven't seen the majority of the series, so...

Nah, the only reason I asked about his wife was that he's certainly not married to Barbara and in the show, she's the one romantic interest. In the comics there are several, though, so I was curious if you brought in someone familiar or not.

Yeah, DC does have a lot of leniency when it comes to death and aging, but with a Bat character, it just seems like the Lazarus Pit is the most "simple". And yeah, the Talia connection is a nice touch.

I'd actually like to see "old" Jason, just because of the whole "angry youth" vibe he gives off. What happens when the angry youth grows up? kind of a thing.

[tsukiwriter]

I still haven't seen the majority of the series, so...

AH, well I'm going to basically be working my way through a few of the Beyond villains, so if you get confused let me know!

But no, no Dickie-boy in sight in the series. Various references so we know he's alive and well... just nothing physical to back it up.

Yeah, old Jason would be interesting, but I had an idea of where this series is going that basically REQUIRED him young. So, yes... Lazarus Pit it is! HAHA

[hyperactivator]

Good stuff.

[tsukiwriter]

Thanks.

[naughty__pixie]

oh MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE please?
This is so awesome!!! also MORE PLEASE?! lol.

Seriously? i love you SO MUCH for bringing Tim and Dick into this! this story just got about a hundredfold more interesting for me. and i am seriously hoping this ends up being Jason/Terry fic because mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

MORE PLEASEEEEEEE!! Soon? please? yes?

[tsukiwriter]

HAHA, wow that's quite a comment. *bows* Glad you're enjoying the story (and a hundredfold more at that).

Working on more! Promise!

Thanks for making me smile,
T

[naughty__pixie]

LOL! Glad to do it. also VERY glad to hear that!!

[daggerpen]

Cool. I'm interested to see where you take this new development, and it was nice to see Dick. So, Terry finally found out about Jason, eh? Good.

Update soon!

[tsukiwriter]

Update soon!

Will do my best! Yeah, I was happy I was able to bring Dick in too; it was a tragedy that he never appeared in the Batman Beyond series itself.

Thanks for reading!

- T

[dark_eyed_brat]

What a good surprise to see, a new chapter since I have grown really fond of this series you are writing. I liked this chapter quite a bit, it was a good way to bring in all of the major players of the past.

Nice ending too, really really enjoy this work

[tsukiwriter]

Well, thank you kindly! *bows*