For someone in the hero business nightmares were inevitable, especially for the bat family. Gotham was harsh, there was no other way of putting it.

The Joker blew up a hospital just for the hell of it.

Victor Zsasz murdered countless people because he wanted to.

Ra's al Ghoul condemned millions for the so called 'greater good'.

Chaos thrived in Gotham, controlled only by The Bat and those who worked with him. This, however, was arguable. If a newly orphaned Bruce Wayne had not thirsted for justice as he did, the Joker would not have been able to spread his twisted joy throughout the city. Oswald Cobblepot would still be filthy rich and would have no need to steal. But many others would not be stopped and Gotham would be overcome with madness.

The insanity crept into everyone. Their once pure and innocent personality became tarnished and naivety was viewed as an illusion.

Because of this, Dick Grayson was not very surprised when Jason Todd snuck into his bedroom one night and curled up at his side. Jason had only been Robin for a few weeks and, although he and Dick were not close, he had decided that his new brother was the best person to seek the comfort he had begun to need.

Dick had not minded. In fact, he looked forward to the nights when he could just relax in a comforting atmosphere with someone who understood. And then Jason died. Ripped from the living by the claws of death. Dick was once again alone, but he put on a brave face for the others who looked up to and admired him, for he was the first sidekick.

Timothy Drake was a welcome distraction. Somehow the young genius had discover that his neighbors were the heroes of Gotham, and, after Jason had died, decided to reveal his knowledge of it to them. Soon enough he dawned the mask at night and became the third Robin.

Just as Jason had, Tim found solace in Dicks bed as the elder guided him through nightmares, unaware of how much he was helping Dick as well. At first it was only every once and a while but after his father's demise it became much more common.

Although Damian Wayne was an assassin he was still affected by what Gotham had to offer. After being abandoned by his mother at his apparent father's house, it became quite obvious that he was not trusted. Dick had been welcoming and was the one to convince Damian to stop killing when he went out with them on patrol.

It took him longer to overcome his pride then the others, but eventually he snuck into the first Robin's room. Damian had noticed that Tim was also there and made his way to leave, for Tim did not like him much. He was stopped by Dick and after a warning glance at Tim, he was pulled onto the bed and made comfortable.

When Jason was revived it was heartbreaking for Dick to watch as the anti-hero gunned down Gotham's villains. Bruce, in his Batman suit, had fought the newly dubbed RedHood but Dick just stayed out of the way. Bruce had won and Jason left Gotham, which hurt Dick more than he cared to admit.

And then Darkseid had come to Earth. He had been stopped but not before killing Batman. No one believed it at first, they all said you couldn't kill The Goddamn Batman, it was impossible. Dick had taken up responsibility of Damian and Tim with the help of their butler, Alfred Pennyworth.

The villains could not know that Batman was dead so Dick was forced to become the one thing he had hoped never to be. Batman always needed a Robin, but Dick released that Robin couldn't be someone Batman considered an equal. Tim was forced to alter his costume and title but understood Dick's reasoning and forgave him. Damian Wayne was the forth Robin.

Having heard the rumors, Jason Todd returned to Gotham. After gaining the attention of the heroes while they were on patrol Jason asked his question and was incredibly surprised when the rumor was confirmed. Dick was extremely happy to see his brother again and invited him to come back and live in the manor. After a bit of begging Jason gave in, for it is well known that Dick Grayson has irresistible puppy dog eyes.

Dick was ecstatic that he had all of his brothers back, and even more so that he had gotten Jason to stop killing. While Jason was very grateful to have someone to confide in after have a horrible nightmare of the lazarus pit.

And the bat family continued to live happily together. They were very grateful to Bruce for uniting them, for being together brought them strength to live in a city of darkness.

Yes, I am aware that Bruce did not die at Darkseid's hand. I know that he was sent back in time, but in this fanfic he is dead. I admit to leaving quite a few things out like the Outlaws and Scarlet but I did this on purpose. Also, Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain will not take part in any of these one-shots. On another note, this story is not quite how I imagined it to be when I sat down to write. Not as fluffy and lighthearted as it was intended to be.