#Bad batch modern au

[here-comes-the-moose]

When I’m writing my Modern AU but then try to figure out and calculate how the life I gave the Batch is financially possible:

[writer-reader-skater]

Skates that I think the modern AU characters would used based on vibes alone

and a little bit of canon

Tech: Riedell Aria 3030

Grew up using Edeas but once Lux convinced him to try Riedells he never went back. Very picky, keeps his boots polished and gets very upset when he accidentally gashes the leather. Replaced them every season, on the dot. His blades have his nickname etched in them because it’s never used on competition. Refuses to let anyone but Crosshair sharpen the blades and has the slightest of pronation on his dominant left foot. Started with Pattern 99s but they were too wide for him and he looked like a newborn foal trying to skate.

Crosshair: Edea Pianos and MK Pro revolutions

Baby boy needs that narrow foot and extra ankle support. Tells people to deal with him mixing brands. Doesn’t jump, like ever, but if he needed to he is a toothpick and would not manage to get off the ground if he tried anything with non revolution blades. Still almost floats away though. Hardest thing he does is keep up with Tech. Ironically, doesn’t sharpen his blades like ever despite being the resident sharpener (then complains when he can’t do anything).

Fives- Jackson premier fusion 

Thinks it’s absolutely hilarious that his boots have a stiffness rating of 69. Hasn’t replaced his boots no matter how much Lux and Tech tell him to. These bad boys are held together by duct tape and a prayer. It’s no wonder he hasn’t landed a double axel yet. Stubborn as hell. Secretly wishes they had pretty gemstones like Edea. Has no idea what blades he has and that may be part of the problem, but at least they’re blue. 

Lux- Aria 3030s and Pattern 99s

Same model as Tech. Refuses to be in the same vicinity as Edea, calls them overpriced pieces of leather but admits the gemstones are kind of cool. Swiss to the core (Riedells are a Swiss brand). Has his old pair mounted like a trophy because it’s the pair he landed his first quad jump in. Has to replace boots every 9 months because he can’t stand the slightest crease in the tongue and says it affects how he lands (Fives says ‘skill issue’). It’s a good thing he’s sponsored.  Also has his name engraved on them because most international competitors do.

Tup- Jackson Debuts and Riedell Eclipse blades

Absolutely DESPISES high cut boots. Technically these are dance boots but he couldn't care less. Has special skate covers to prevent smudges because he’s a diva. Begged for the Riedell selene blades because of how pretty they are, and stubbornly insists he will still be able to do everything. All about the aesthetic

Omega- Edea ice flys, legacy 8 blades

Saw the amount of gemstones and decided there wasn’t enough. Now there are RAINBOW gemstones. Keeps all her old skates because they are masterpieces. Outgrows them like no one’s business and is praying for the day she can upgrade to pianos, then she will have MORE room for gemstones. Legacy 8 blades because she is babey and needs more muscle before she can get anything heavier. Once she’s at an 8 foot rocker she will be unstoppable.

[cortosis-ct]

The Bad Batch and their jobs (Modern AU)

In my headcanon they all started out as soldiers. After getting out and accidentally acquisiting Omega, they desperately need money and take any jobs they can get. Eventually, everyone finds something they actually like.

Hunter:

Retail sales associate aka Walmart slave and getting yelled at by Karens all day. He's also doing freelance cleaning jobs, the grosser the better the payment. Think hoarder apartments with fifty cats or scat orgy hotel room cleanup.

He works hard on getting his record cleaned up and eventually secures a job at the fire station. He becomes a firefighter and will eventually be a lieutenant and later captain.

Tech:

Fast food worker which means lots of being yelled at by hangry people who are unhappy with the way their BigMac was stacked. He takes any extra shift he can get.

After several failed rounds of applications, he hacks into a big company's system and puts his name on top of the candidate list. He ends up supervisor for some bank insurance IT stuff with lots of numbers.

Wrecker: Miner. It's hard work and long hours in the dark. He actually earns the most of all of them but that's because it's fucking dangerous and depressing.

The leading instructor for the demolition expert trainees blows up. Wrecker, having had professional training in the military and lots of experience at not getting blown up (again), is their best take so he becomes their new instructor for the new hires.

Crosshair: Nobody is really willing to hire him so he's an unlicensed taxi driver most nights. (He hates everything about it.) He also signed up as a freelance roadkill collector job in Hunter's name and takes the calls when he doesn't have passengers.

He meets railroaders when cleaning up railkill one night. When smoking he mentions how much he hates being a taxi driver and the railroaders recruit him for their company. He becomes a traindriver and finally doesn't have to interact with his passengers.

Echo: They call it online sales associate marketer and customer service advisor. He calls it tele-scam-marketer. Many people yelling at him but at least he can work from home.

At a parent-teacher conference of Omega's school he helps another parent with a technology problem. He's like: "I tried to get rid of that problem for hours and you did it within five minutes. You gotta be a master software engineer." and Echo's like "I get payed to get yelled at as a telemarketer". Turns out the guy is an HR associate at an IT company and gets Echo a proper job.

[cc-cobalt-1043]

All I want for Christmas is you (a bad batch modern au) chapter 2: Christmas Market

Ages:

Hunter: 30

Omega: 10

Cynthia: 14

Sarah and James: 8

Boba: 13

Joey: 10

Daniel: 8

With plans for the Christmas party underway Hunter decided to treat the kids to a day looking at the Christmas Market.

The others all dropped the kids off with him and after a couple of quick bathroom trips they began walking down to the metro station, from there they'd take the metro into the town Square where the market was located.

Hunter looked to check on the kids, Sarah (who was holding his hand) held onto James' hand, the two talking about what they were going to get from the market, Boba and Joey were in a debate about something Hunter wasn't sure of and Daniel was explaining to Omega the metro system with Omega paying apt attention, Cynthia watching the pair of them to make sure they didn't wander off.

"Did you know these metros have been in development for the last couple of years but only just entered service last week...they were built to be even faster than the last ones...did you know the last ones were in service for forty years before being withdrawn..." Daniel rambled, Omega giggling fondly as he rambled.

Joey chuckled.

"She's gonna be an expert on trains in no time." He laughed.

Hunter chuckled.

"She's gonna be telling me all this later." He said grinning.

They got to the station and Hunter bought the tickets for the metro.

They waited patiently for it to arrive and once it did they got on.

They all found seats and sat down.

After about half an hour the metro stopped at the station they needed and got off.

They walked through the station and went up the stairs, emerging into the market.

Omega looked around in awe taking in the festive atmosphere of the market and Hunter smiled when he saw the look on her face.

"Like what you see Mega?" Hunter asked.

"it's amazing." Omega nodded.

Hunter smiled and led the kids into the market.

The kids were all in awe at the numerous stalls currently taking up the town square the smells of the different foods as well as things from some of the other stalls filled their nostrils.

"Wow Hunter, this is so cool." Omega said.

"Yeah, 99 took me and the guys here when we were younger, so I want to carry on that tradition with you guys, Cmon let's have a look around." Hunter smiled before leading the kids into the market.

The kids had all been given some money by their parents to buy something from the market, they bought a few Christmas themed items and Omega also got Hunter a black and red santa hat which he was never taking off.

They were just getting ready to head back when a delicious smell caught Hunter's nostrils.

He looked and saw a stall selling some delicious crumbles, the options were apple, cherry, rhubarb, and a mince pie crumble which Hunter was fascinated by.

The kids looked at each other confused as to why Hunter has stopped.

"Uncle Hunter, what is it?" James asked.

"How would you kids feel about getting some crumbles, my treat." Hunter said.

The kids all cheered and practically dragged Hunter over to the stall.

The woman looked up and smiled warmly as Hunter and the gaggle of kids approached.

"Hello sir, what can I do for you?" She asked.

"We're thinking about getting some crumbles, could you tell the kids the flavours please?" Hunter asked.

The lady looked at the kids who smiled at her.

"Well the flavours are apple, cherry, Rhubarb and mince pie, and they either come with custard or ice cream whichever you'd like." The lady (Hunter read her name tag and saw it was Lavender) said smiling warmly at the kids.

The kids were all in thought for a moment before placing their orders.

Joey and James both chose Apple crumble, Joey got ice cream with his and James got custard, Sarah and Boba both got cherry crumbles with custard and Hunter, Cynthia, Omega and Daniel picked mince pie crumbles, Cynthia got ice cream with hers while the others got custard.

After thanking and paying Lavender (and Hunter also exchanging phone numbers with her) the group began heading back to the metro station eating their crumbles as they walked.

Hunter took a bite of his crumble and was amazed at how good it was, the fruits and the custard went splendidly together creating an amazing flavour that tasted amazing to his taste buds.

"What do you kids think?" Hunter asked looking back and seeing the kids tucking into theirs.

"So good, I can't believe someone can make something this nice." Omega said wiping some custard off her chin.

Hunter chuckled and kept eating.

By the time they got off the metro and were walking home the kids were exhausted.

Boba (who had been giving Daniel a piggy back ride since they got the crumble) was supporting a fast asleep Daniel on his shoulders, Sarah and James very much like Daniel had also fallen asleep on the metro home, Sarah was resting on Hunter's shoulders using his head as a pillow meanwhile Cynthia carried James who still had some traces of apple and custard on his chin, Joey and Omega walked slightly sluggishly behind him yawning occasionally as they walked.

Hunter smiled as he drank in the domestic scene, memories of when he and the others along with 99 and occasionally Rex and Cody went to the market and came home similarly tired but feeling merry all the same.

No Hunter would never give up these family moments for anything.

[lunarninja613]

Where I Belong (Bad Batch Modern AU)

Inspired by @transformersluna and people on ao3

Umber had never left her mother’s lab. The blinding lights and the smell of chemicals was all Umber had ever known. Now there she was, sitting in a car with her sister and three strange men who were supposed to be her brothers.

Umber sat next to the window. The person in the driver’s seat wore glasses and had neatly combed hair. The man sitting next to him in the passenger’s seat wore a blue hoodie and a baseball cap, and sitting behind him was a man with a red bandana that kept his long dark hair out of his eyes and a skull tattooed over half of his face. Omega sat next to Umber, acting as a barrier between her and the men.

The man with the face tattoo had tried asking what her name was, but Umber had simply hidden behind Omega, who ended up answering for her. Speaking of her sister, Omega had warmed up to the men almost immediately and was already making conversation with them.

After a bit of driving, the car pulled into the driveway of what Umber assumed was the men’s house. Umber emerged from the car and was immediately greeted by a warm breeze, which was nothing at all like the cold lab that she had grown up in. Omega came out of the car and stared at the house, her eyes filled with wonder.

“Home sweet home,” the man with the baseball cap said as he began making his way towards the house, the two other men following suit. Omega grabbed Umber’s hand before following the men into the house.

The first thing Umber saw upon entering the house was a bald, beefy man with a scar over half of his face sitting at the dining table. At the sound of the door closing behind them, the man looked up at them.

“You’re here!” the man exclaimed as he got up from his seat and made his way over to the two girls. Umber hid behind Omega as the large man came to crouch down to their level. “My name’s Wrecker. What’re your names?” he asked, a big toothy grin plastered across his face.

Being the bravest of the two, Omega spoke up, “I’m Omega,” she chirped before turning to look at Umber, who was still hiding behind her, “and this is Umber.”

Just then, Umber heard shuffling coming from the other room. She looked up and saw a tall, lanky man with silver hair and a crosshair tattoo over his right eye leaning against the doorframe.

Omega seemed to have noticed him too because she gave him a shy little wave. The man just scoffed before heading back into the other room.

“Eh, don’t mind Crosshair. He’ll come around.” the man with the baseball cap reassured Omega.

“Ooh, ooh, ooh, let me show you your guys’ room!” Wrecker exclaimed before leaving the kitchen and bounding up the stairs in the other room and Umber clung to Omega’s arm as the two of them followed the man.

The girls were led upstairs where a very excited Wrecker was waiting for them in front of a closed door. Wrecker then opened the door behind him to reveal a small room with two cots and string lights hanging on the walls.

“This...this is our room?” Omega asked in disbelief.

“Sure is!” Wrecker replied, beaming with pride.

Omega and Umber both cautiously stepped into the room, as if it would all disappear like the whole thing was a dream.

Only, it wasn’t a dream. It was real.

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Over the next several hours, Echo, the man with the baseball cap, showed the twins around the house while Tech, the man with glasses, ordered something called pizza.

During the tour, Omega took the opportunity to ask Echo several questions, all of which Echo was more than happy to answer. Umber, on the other hand, remained silent.

By the time the tour was done, the pizza had arrived. The two girls followed Echo into the kitchen, where they saw flat, square boxes, paper plates, and plastic cups set on the table. 

Hunter, the man with the red bandana, opened one of the boxes to reveal a steaming piece of flat bread covered in cheese, sauce, meat, and vegetables.

Wrecker had taken out a bottle of soda and the loud hissing noise that the bottle made when he opened it had startled Umber and Omega. Hunter was quick to reassure the girls that they were in no danger, and Tech had agreed with him before he started explaining the science behind soda while everyone else grabbed a slice of pizza.

Umber had taken the seat between Omega and Crosshair, and stared at the pizza as if it were one of the complex puzzles that her mother would often task her with solving, because surely, food couldn’t look as appetizing as what she had in front of her....right?

Umber suddenly became aware that someone was watching her. She turned her head and was met with Crosshair’s icy glare.

“It’s not going to kill you,” he hissed. Umber gave a small nod before taking a small bite of the pizza, and to say that it tasted good would be an understatement, because it was the best thing that Umber had ever tasted in her entire life!

Once everyone had finished eating dinner, Hunter gave Umber and Omega some clothes, toothbrushes and toothpaste and told them to get ready for bed.

Once finished, Omega went back downstairs to bid the adults goodnight while Umber waited for her in their new shared room. It was much different than what she was used to, but she would make do for the time being.

Omega eventually came back to the room with Hunter right behind her. Once Omega was settled in, Hunter bid them goodnight, turned the lights off, and shut the door and Umber was a bit surprised when she did not hear the click of a lock seconds after the door had closed. Perhaps there was someone listening on the other side of the door. No, that couldn’t have been it, because if that were the case, she would be able to see their shadow under the door and she wouldn’t have heard the sound of footsteps getting further and further away.

Umber turned to look at Omega, who was already fast asleep in her cot. Umber sighed as she lay back down on her cot. She stared at the ceiling, waiting for sleep to overtake her as well.

As she waited though, Umber thought back to what her mother had told Hunter about him and his brothers being incapable of taking care of two ten year old girls and how he shouldn’t get his hopes up.

“Do not get your hopes up. They will soon be back with me, where they belong.” Nala Se’s cold, harsh tone echoed in Umber’s mind before she drifted off to sleep.

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Edit: This is also inspired by @kaydear. I really, really, really, really loved the Modern Bad Batch AU fanfiction that they did on ao3, but it took me forever to find it again because I read it a few months ago and forgot who the author was and what the fanfiction was called!

[131-vr]

After seeing how Tech's bed is a mess, I like to think that sometimes he leaves things lying around on the floor when he works or something, causing one of his brothers to trip over them.

This took way to long to finish, it's stupid.

[here-comes-the-moose]

Bad Batch Modern AU Headcanons Under the Cut

Echo

Does not like red wine. It gives him a headache and heartburn (he’s just like me fr).

Plans Friday Fundays with Omega after she gets out of school.

Great at cooking and baking, but absolutely needs to follow the recipe. If he’s tries to improvise or experiment, the food is not edible at all.

Can flawlessly do a shot with no hands.

Has done a keg stand.

Before the loss of his limbs, he used to NEVER get hungover, no matter how much he drank. Even now, his hangovers are pretty mild. He’s just built different.

Was recruited to be one of the room parents for Omega’s class.

The only one who can get through to Crosshair when his mental health gets really bad.

Has their house decorated like the most stereotypical suburban mom. I’m talking Live Laugh Love signs, a beach-themed bathroom, so many throw pillows and blankets that you can barely sit, a rotation on of seasonal decor, the list goes on.

Hunter

Cannot sing for shit.

The king of dad jokes.

Has absolutely no fashion sense. Negative drip. He’s wearing socks and sandals unironically.

World’s worst cook. Managed to burn and undercook a pancake. Gave Crosshair food poisoning.

Banned from grilling after he set all the food they got for their 4th of July barbecue on fire.

Gets migraines. He gets extremely sensitive to sound and smells.

The only person Crosshair lets look after him when he isn’t feeling well.

Views expiration dates as suggestions. Somehow has never gotten sick.

Constantly going on Tinder dates.

Tech

Total chick magnet.

Does not realize this.

Constantly drives over the speed limit (except in school zones) but miraculously has never gotten a speeding ticket.

Best at making cocktails.

The most intense one about making sure they all eat healthy.

His shoulders and neck get really tense, from sitting at a computer and from carrying most of his stress there.

Does not like crispy bacon.

Wrecker

Grill master.

Actually great at cooking and baking. He can improvise and experiment with ease and the food comes out even better.

Always showing off photos of Omega when he’s at work.

Saw the Barbie movie more than once. He cried each time.

LOVES to listen to Kesha.

His music taste is basically just 2000’s-2010’s party girl music.

Used to choreograph dances that he would then perform with Crosshair and Fives for the rest of their family when they were kids.

Gives the best massages.

Wears the New Balance dad sneakers. Crosshair HATES them.

Crosshair

Banned from their local Applebee’s for getting extremely sloppy off their dollaritas.

Gets motion sick sometimes, mostly in cars.

HATES air travel.

Top three artists on Spotify are My Chemical Romance, Taylor Swift, and Lana Del Rey (he’s just like me fr)

Also gets migraines. Unlike Hunter, he isn’t that sound sensitive, but he gets extremely sensitive to light and smells and gets auras with his migraines.

Also saw the Barbie movie more than once (he went with Wrecker). He also cried.

Has a crush on Tony Soprano (don’t ask why the thought came into my head and wouldn’t leave)

Babies and toddlers love him for some reason.

Will not eat or drink something if the expiration date is within two days. Gets extremely grossed out by Hunter not caring for expiration dates.

Secretly a hopeless romantic.

Omega

Learned her first curse word from Echo when he let one slip while driving.

Repeated the word in front of Hunter, who nearly had a heart attack.

Looks just like Crosshair when he was a kid.

Likes going out with Crosshair because he almost always gets her a little treat.

Gets annoyed by how many people in her class and some of their parents have a crush on one of her brothers.

Has tried to play matchmaker for her brothers before.

All of her brothers give amazing hugs, but she secretly thinks Echo’s are the best.

Batcher

She was a rescue dog.

She’s a gray pittie.

Her favorite person is Crosshair and she’s always following him around and is always at his side.

Goes crazy for cold cuts.

Was originally going to be brought to the shelter if they couldn’t find an owner, but Hunter agreed to keep her when he saw how happy she made Omega and Crosshair.

Her tail has a kink because it broke and didn’t heal properly.

Feel free to add more if you’d like! I have included some of these in my Modern AU works.

[sam4lmk]

Had to draw smthing to bring back my inner artist

Sooo the domino twins living the best life in modern au

[stardust9905]

THIS. IS. ADORABLE. 🥹

And i will absolutely 💯% hug the cook anytime he wants lol 🤭💕❤️‍🔥

Cooking with Hunter ✨

Last week or so has been a little bit hard so I didn’t really get to draw anything, but I am back! And with some more Bad Batch!

I saw a few headcanons going around that Hunter would probably be the cook of the gang, and I wholeheartedly agree! He’d also totally teach Omega how to cook and bake as well 😌🍳🍰

Remember to Hug the Cook! ✨

Crosshair and Hunter cooking

Also here’s a link to my Patreon! I post my drawings there early and sometimes they’re exclusive! You’ll also get some behind the scenes from other projects! ✌️✨

[cortosis-ct]

Firefighter!Hunter. I made the wip for this about a year ago whe I was assigning jobs for the Batchers in my modern AU. They all start out as soldiers but then leave and take every available shitty job to make rounds (imagine Tech at the McDonald's register). As time progresses they all eventually find jobs they actually like. This is Hunter's.

[art-soop]

Bad Batch modern AU about a girl and her five cool dads

[lunarninja613]

Art of Chapter Six of Where I Belong (Modern Bad Batch AU inspired by @alligatorpie1945 and @kaydear)

(This is on Tech's phone)

[lunarninja613]

Crosshair, I thought you quit smoking?! What the heck, dude?!

Also, I love the little clone trooper helmet sticker on the back window of the car.

A slight hiccup during the road trip. Dont worry though, they have plenty of snacks and Tech can handle it. Echo stayed home for this trip and of course they have barely been able to keep it together.

Ive finally returned to modern batch art! I love drawing them in fun outfits and on silly adventures.

[zaana]

Nobody asked for it, but here is ModernAU Cowboy Hunter <3

[cuddles-with-dragons]

*movie night* Hunter: Wrecker, for the last fucking time, we're not watching Rocky. Tech: *raises hand* Crosshair: No nature documentaries, either! Echo: I have some perfectly great movies right here, guys. Wrecker: Ya mean that pile of chick flicks? Echo, offended: They're rom-coms! Omega, looking through the pile: *holds up The Princess Bride* But this one says action and adventure... Echo: The box LIES.

[131-vr]

Perfect family