#hinted past jayra's

[wellthatjusthappend]

Hi! If you're still taking prompts, please could you write a Ra'sJay, with Ra's courting an oblivious Jason. Jason thinks Ra's is threatening him or sending him some kind of warning. Everyone around him is constantly face-palming because how can someone be so oblivious?

Yeah sure! 

This turned out a little angsty, but Ra’s is a creep so what else is new?

****

“You’re not Tim,” Jason frowned when he opened the door to see Dick standing on his doorstep holding the piece of equipment he’d asked Tim for earlier that day.

“He was pretty busy, so I volunteered,” Dick said scratching the back of his head and smiling ruefully.

“Whatever, just bring it in,” Jason gestured him inside.

Dick hauled the box inside and immediately began chattering about whatever fight Tim and the Demon Brat had gotten into lately as he unpacked it on Jason’s living room floor. He was obviously a little uncomfortable, but seemed determined to act like everything was normal.

Jason squinted at him suspiciously. Were they really going to pretend the last two times they’d seen each other they hadn’t ended up making out like teenagers?

“So, what’d you need this for?” Dick finally asked as he finished setting up the scanner.

Jason debated telling him to fuck off, but he had brought him the equipment.

“Special delivery,” Jason shrugged, gesturing toward the package on his windowsill, “Looks like something from the League, but Talia usually calls if she’s sending something to me. Seeing as Ra’s threw a fit when Talia dumped me in the pit… I figured better safe than sorry.”

“You think it might be something dangerous?” Dick said, instantly becoming serious.

“I already scanned it for explosives and listening devices,” Jason said, “but Tim reckoned it was a good idea to go over it with some of his tech before I started handling it.”

“Probably a good idea,” Dick agreed.

Being careful not to disturb the box, Dick x-rayed the package, checking for more detailed contaminates, while Jason went over it with a magic sniffer Jason Blood had gifted Bruce years back.

“It’s a knife,” Dick said after a moment.

“Nothing too fucked up about it, other then having been in a Lazarus Pit at some point in history,” Jason agreed, setting down the device and kneeling to open up the box. Dick hovered next to him tensely, but Jason ignored him in favor of pulling out a velvet-lined case for the most ornate dagger Jason had ever seen.

“Looks ceremonial,” mused Jason unsheathing the thing gingerly, “Jesus, this thing has got to be old as fuck.”

Dick made a weird strangled sound next to him.

“That’s a courting dagger,” Dick said in shock, “Talia gave Bruce one, ages ago.”

“Huh,” Jason hummed, tilting the mirror like blade in the light, “Kinda romantic. Better than ring or flowers, I’ll give you that.”

“Jason-” Dick began sharply.

“Relax,” Jason rolled his eyes, “It's probably Ra's being a dramatic asshole and warning me off Talia or something.”

“But what if it’s exactly what it looks like?” Dick looked far from convinced.

“What? As a courting gift?” Jason snorted.

“Yeah,” Dick said seriously.

Jason laughed outright at that. How utterly absurd could Dick get?

“Oh, please,” Jason snickered, “Ra’s doesn’t even like me, remember? Besides, isn’t it Timmy who he has the hard on for?”

“Maybe…” Dick frowned, “But still, I remember Bruce talking about how serious that kind of gesture was in the league… Those daggers are precious; they’re not something you just hand out.”

“Yeah, that is weird…” Jason shook his head as he looked at the jewel encrusted hilt. He’d bet his savings that this thing was worth a fortune, “I’ll call Talia and see if she knows anything.”

“I don’t like this,” Dick grumbled.

“Noted,” Jason rolled his eyes as he gathered up the tools he’d borrowed and packed them back the box. Except the magic detectors. He was hoping Dick was distracted enough that he wouldn’t notice Jason had stuffed those under the couch. Those things were fucking useful.

“I think you should come stay at the Manor until we know what Ra’s is planning,” Dick said stubbornly.

“Ha, that sounds like a bloodbath waiting to happen,” Jason snorted.

“At least come stay with me,” Dick pleaded.

That sounded dangerous for a whole host of other reasons.

“Goodbye Dickie,” Jason said pushing the box into his hands and trying to push him out the door.

“Jason, I’m serious,” Dick planted his feet and glowered at him.

He was too pretty to do that very well, Jason mused.

“So am I,” Jason rolled his eyes, “Seriously, it’s fine. If I was worried about it I would have chucked it in the trash.”

“If something happens-” Dick insisted.

“I know how to call for backup,” Jason said dryly. Not that he probably would.

Dick looked like he sincerely wanted to say something else, but finally he shook his head and backed off, “Just… call if you get more info.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Jason waved him out and locked the door.

Dick was so paranoid sometimes. And what the fuck was with him and suddenly deciding that everyone and their dog wanted Jason’s ass all of a sudden? Jason knew he was hardly hideous, but pretty much every other member of the Bat’s were miles more attractive than he was. It was just a fact.

Jason plopped down on the couch to call Talia, when he noticed that the velvet bottom of the box the dagger had comin wasn’t laying completely flat. Curious, Jason lifted the padding to find a note hidden at the bottom.

It was in the League’s special dialect of Arabic, but Jason had plenty of practice with that.

-

Hello My Vicious One,

You may remember that although my daughter saw fit to cut corners and restore your mind with the Pit waters, it was I who took you in. I restored your body from the feeble husk it had become. I rid you of the last vestiges of death and taught your soul how to fight once more. Somehow, you walked away from death by your own power, and for that alone you earned my special attention. My daughter may have led you astray and set you on a foolish path for revenge for her own petty purposes, but you have risen above them, without the Bat, and claimed a small part of the underworld as your own.

I have a proposition for you that I think you shall find intriguing. Come to the base where I first raised you from darkness’, and show the guards the dagger I sent you and they will grant you access to my quarters. There we may speak freely.

The Demon Head

-

What the fuck?

Jason had no idea what to make of that. Talia had told him that Ra’s had thought him unworthy because of his lowly origins. Could she have been lying?

As soon as he thought it, Jason snorted. Talia lied all the time, that wasn’t the issue. The question was if Jason wanted to risk going to meet Ra’s. Talia’s contacts wouldn’t hold a candle to the types of resources Ra’s could give him. But of course, Ra’s was also less trustworthy.

Still, offending him was probably an even worse idea.

Dick would throw a fit if he knew Jason was planning to go on his own, but he’d never been good at seeing the bigger picture. A gesture of good faith, that he wouldn’t insult Ra’s by bringing backup to an invitation that was clearly meant for him alone. That being said, Jason wasn’t going to be stupid about it. He’d go as prepared as he could get.

Ra’s said it was the base where he’d been ‘raised from darkness’ so perhaps the place where he’d regained consciousness after wandering blindly through Gotham’s streets? His memories before he’d been pushed into the pit were a confusing mess of images and sensations that made his head ache to try and parse through.

Mostly he remembered the feel of a sword in his hand and the ache in his arms as he was trained, the cool salty smell of the air, the slide of silk cloth against his skin, staring endlessly at the intricate rafters of a ceiling, the low rumble of Ra’s voice, a window where he sometimes kept watch-

Oh. Oh, he knew where he was supposed to go.

-

Stepping foot on Infinity Island was a bit like stepping into a dream that someone else had. Everything familiar and foreign at the same time, but Jason refused to let that sway him: if he was meeting with the Demon Head, there could be no trace of uncertainty in him.

It took longer than expected for Jason to be confronted by assassins. They came at him so quickly he didn’t even have a chance to show them the dagger, instead he focused on taking them down as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

The next set were rightfully more wary.

“Look, your boss invited me here, any chance we could skip this part?” Jason asked holding up the dagger.

There was a ripple of shock through the group and Jason was suddenly being sized up in a completely different manner.

They conferred quickly amongst themselves, and Jason caught the term ‘al sirr’ being thrown around multiple times. He wasn’t familiar with that one.

“We will take you to him,” the leader of the group finally told him with a slight bow.

Interesting.

Jason was led back through the maze of buildings and vegetation that he somewhat recognized.

“We are allowed no further,” the assassin said finally, gesturing for Jason to continue on his own, “Our Master is waiting for you.”

Jason inclined his head and continued on his own. These halls were much more familiar and so was the stillness that made the hair on his neck stand on end. He caught himself switching into the silent lope that Talia had taught him just to avoid the sound of his own footsteps.

God Ra’s was such a creepy fuck.

The door at the end of the hallway could be no one but Ra’s. It was too gaudy to be anyone else's. Jason didn’t bother knocking, just stepped inside.

“Well hello, Jason,” Ra’s greeted him from where he was reclined on an enormous bed, “You’re here sooner than I expected.”

Jason felt distinctly uncomfortable. He supposed Ra’s did say that he coming to his personal quarters so they wouldn’t be overheard. Still… he didn’t expect to come to his bedroom.

“You need a new head of security,” Jason said bluntly instead, “I got way too close to the base without being braced.”

“Indeed. Perhaps you could take over that role?” Ra’s mused.

“What?” Jason frowned.

“A passing fancy,” Ra’s waved his confusion away, “you and I are not at that point yet.”

Jason bit back telling him they’d never be ‘at that point’.

“So are you going to explain what this was about?” Jason asked holding up the dagger Ra’s had given him.

“Oh, just a gesture,” Ra’s said, which Jason didn’t believe for a second. Not with the way he assassin's had reacted. Not with whatever unnamable thing was in Ra’s eyes as they swept over him.

It’s a courting dagger , he could hear Dick telling him. Jason shook it off. There was no way.

“What do you remember about your time here?” Ra’s said rising from the bed and beckoning Jason over.

“Bits and pieces, why?” Jason said suspiciously.

Jason did not like the smile Ra’s gave him.

“Pity… I do wish my daughter had seen fit to leave you in my care. It was not her place to take you for her own,” there was a dark look on Ra’s face, but it was gone just as quickly, “Ah, but it did speed things up. You have become truly magnificent.”

A possessive hand traced over Jason’s side.

Creepy.

“Cut to the chase, Ra’s,” Jason snapped.

This look Ra’s was giving him was also familiar for reason’s Jason didn’t understand. All he knew was that it made him feel small and a bit like he was shutting down. Jason ignored that feeling and tilted his chin up defiantly.

Ra’s looked pleased by the reaction.

“Mmm, very well then,” Ra’s said, “I’ll be frank then, I want access to study your blood. You know what immortality means to me, and you also know how significant it is that you came back without the use of a pit.”

“What, you didn’t get your fill when you had me here?” Jason frowned.

Ra’s had a private smile for that.

“We thought your mind was lost at the time,” Ra’s said, “I had not interest in something that would leave me an empty doll.”

“And now you know it won’t. Great,” huffed Jason, “And what do I get out of this?”

“Free access to the League’s databank and, should you need it, a small elite force of assassins that will do your bidding,” Ra’s listed off.

This deal was a little too good to be true. It made Jason instantly suspicious.

“What’s the catch?” Jason demanded, “Don’t pretend you couldn’t just get samples of my blood easily without all of this.”

Ra’s eyes lingered on the dagger for a moment like he was enjoying a private joke at Jason’s expense.

“I could have, but that would have made it apparent that there might be something interesting in your blood and I am hardly the only one in the world after immortality. I don’t tolerate competitors,” Ra’s was back in Jason’s personal space again, “I’d like you to come personally if I require blood. It’s much nicer that way, is it not?”

Jason didn’t like this, but he did want access to that databases.

“I can call it off any time I want,” Jason finally said.

“Of course.” Ra’s inclined his head.

Jason still felt wary, but he couldn’t think of a reason to say no.

“Alright, deal,” he agreed.

One vial of blood probably wouldn’t do too much harm, and like he’d pointed out before, it’s not like Ra’s couldn’t get it on his own anyway. At least this way Jason got something out of it.

“Sit here,” Ra’s gestured to the bed while he prepared a syringe.

Jason sat cautiously and watching exactly what he was doing just incase he decided to dose him or something instead.

“Remove your jacket and armor,” Ra’s ordered. Jason tipped his head back to say something snarky when he caught sight of something over Ra’s shoulder.

“Is everything alright?” Ra’s asked, watching Jason’s face carefully, “Did you, by chance, remember something?”

“No,” Jason said firmly, carefully calming himself, “It’s nothing. And I’ll just roll up my sleeve, I don’t need to take anything off.”

“...Very well,” Ra’s agreed.

Jason focused all his attention of the blood drawing rather than dwell on the fact that he had so many memories of staring at Ra’s al Ghul’s bedroom ceiling.

-

Jason knocked over a lamp when he hurriedly climbed through Dick’s bedroom window.

“Jay?” Dick said in surprise, lowering his escrima sticks from where he had been crouched in a pair of sleep pants.

“I…” Jason shook his head, trying to shake away the skin crawling memory of Ra’s eyes looking him over, “You said I could stay here for a while?”

“Of course…” Dick frowned, looking him over more closely, “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine,” Jason said curtly, shrugging off his jacket and shoes, “Just tired.”

“Ok…” Dick eyed him warily, “Let me just pull some extra blankets out for the couch-”

“Can I stay here?” Jason interrupted, “with you?”

He didn’t know why he said it, and Dick looked even more alarmed by the request.

“Never mind-” Jason started to backtrack, hand scrubbing through his hair.

“No,” Dick said a little too quickly, “It’s fine, I was just… surprised.”

“Right,” Jason said looking at the ground as he settled on the edge of the bed.

“Did… something happen?” Dick asked.

Jason thought of the possessive hand skimming down his side as Ra’s told him he was a valuable asset. He was probably just imagining things though. Telling Dick would just make him even more paranoid than he already was.

“No,” Jason decided, “Nothing happened. I’m good.”

He didn’t care if Dick didn’t believe him.

[redjaybathood]

completed stuff

i need two separate lists for completed stuff and wips because updating the old masterlist is a pain; i suppose i could not count ficlets and one-shots at all but. no, i am doing it.

Completed:

1. 2K Jason&Bruce Time Loop/Death in the Family/Robin!Jason: faintest clue (on ao3) Jason doesn’t wake up with a scream, or in tears, or coughing from thick black smoke. He doesn’t wake up: one second he is on top of Sheila, shielding her from the rubble as much as he can, the other he’s in the passenger seat of a canary-yellow Humvee. 2. <1K Jason Todd, Dick “Ric” Grayson Amnesia AU: keep the past away (on ao3) From all the people of Dick Grayson’s past, Jason Todd was the shadiest. Of course, Ric didn’t trust him. 3. 1K Jason&Sasha Post UntRH/Immortal Jason/BftC: contingencies (on ao3) Bruce killed Jason at the end of the Under the Red Hood. It didn't take. Yet again, Jason has to clean up his messes and come up with his own fail-safes. 4. <1K Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne, Oliver Queen, Jay&Roy: leaving the light on (on ao3) Anonymous asked: Could you do a fic of like Jason showing the full extent of his training and totally wiping the floor with the rest of the batfam? Well, kinda. 5. <1K, Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne, coda for Batman and Red Hood #20: familiar tunes (on ao3) Sir, that's my emotional support punching bag. 6. <1K, Talia al Ghul, Jason Todd, Lazarus Pit magic and Batman angst: eyes that see too much grow old (on ao3). Anonymous asked: Headcanon: Jason’s eyes glow because of the Lazarus Pit 7. 3K Joyfire Amnesia/Friends to Strangers to Lovers: Old Feelings (on ao3) "He and Kory wanted Jason back, and they got him, only it wasn't him. It was a guy strongly resembling him, if you took everything that made Jason Todd Jason Todd, and put it into the blender, and pour the resulted shake down the sink." Roy adjusts to the new Jason Todd. 8. 2.5K JayRa’s Soulmates/RHATO New52/Well of Sins arc: breath (on ao3) You can't harm yourself with a blade made from your own soul. 9. HIC time travel fix-it series 3K JayRoy, GenO Time Travel, HIC Fix-IT: wouldn't it be sweet? "Come with me if you want to live," says a girl in a strangely familiar leather jacket. Roy follows. <1K Jason Todd, Damian Wayne Time Travel|Family|Fix-it casual loop (on ao3) In which Red Hood and Robin team up using what Flash did in Heroes in Crisis, only, you know, to actually save someone. Written for Jason Todd Week, prompt Time Travel. <1K Jason Todd, Roy Harper, Time Travel, HIC Fix-It: memories (you're made of this) (on ao3) Anonymous asked: Jason doesn’t have vivid memories from before the Lazarus pit. He only remembers the feelings associated with those memories. 10. 1.5K Jason/Kent Parson (Check, Please!) First Meetings/Meet-Cute/Fake Dating: No Loss No Gain (on ao3) Kent's team lost to Gotham Blades tonight. He gained something else instead. 11. 4.5K Brujay Family Drama/Miscommunication/Unhealthy Relationships (tw: incest obviously): misplaced feelings (on ao3) Sometimes, you feel right things for the wrong person.   Sometimes, you're just plain wrong. Question is, what are you going to do about it? Sequel, 2.5K Brujay, all the same warnings: untimely offer To say that Bruce blindsided Jason, again, is to say nothing at all. 12. <1K Carrie Kelley, Rena Friendship and Conspiracy Theories: stepping twice into the river (on ao3) Anonymous asked: Hc Jason only had two friends in school, and they thought he was on vacation, but then he never came back 13. <1K Cassandra Cain, Jason Todd, Batman!Cassandra, DCeased: your height is a metaphor (on ao3) Anonymous asked:Jason was the shortest robin but became the tallest of all the bats 14. <1K, Alfred Pennyworth, Jason Todd, exactly what it says on the tin: what was in the box (on ao3) Anonymous asked: Jason had a diary before he died and he still keeps journals after the pit 15. 11K Wedding Happens!AU BatCat, Jaysabel fic with mentions of jaytalia and hints of brujay (past, underage) Fruits of Discord (on ao3) Catwoman doesn’t marry Batman - Selina Kyle and Bruce Wayne have their (very public) wedding. Before that, though, Selina visits some of Bruce’s kids. Or, your ability to uncover family secrets is directly related to how

well you can stomach it. 16. <1K Jason Todd x Reader, Bullet Point Fic, POV Second Person: What’s it like to date Jason Todd (on ao3) It's not a whole lot of PDA. 17. 1K Jason&Bruce, Outlaws Amnesia/No Lazarus Pit: remix (on ao3) You’re a thief, and a really good one. One day, in a dark parking lot, you see a really nice car and you decide to steal it. Upon breaking in, you realize two things: this is not your average fancy car, and this is the Batmobile. The third realization: You are Jason Todd 18. 1K Jason Todd/Rose Wilson, Titans TV, Manipulation: not surprised (on ao3) The only people the truth sets free are the people around you. People just wait for an excuse, and they always leave. 19. <1K, Jason Todd, TW: depression, self-hatred: one leg in front the other (on ao3) Jason runs away from Bruce after he's benched. It's not a smooth ride. 20. 8k Dead Dove, codename: all the dead doves in the world. i came up with a real name by the way, and it’s a very good angsty pun if i say so myself. the last 3k kicked my ass big time but it’s finally done. i posted it anonymously and posted a link like a year after it was written but i can’t find it anymore. 21. 4K, Brujay, Pre-Slash, Soulmate Body Swap Lost Days/UtRH AU: It’s a deal (on ao3) 22. 11.7K Unreliable Narrator, Dark Character, Major character death (non graphic), Tim Drake’s POV, Essence and All-Caste HC, Gen, UtRH AU:  about trust (on ao3) 23. 1k+ BatJokes, Major character death (non graphic), Gen, codename: when i was reminded that i'm supposed to tag/tw character death. 24. <1K Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne, gen, AU, jason got away with all the tires (on ao3: Self-Made Man) 25. 1K+ Bruce Wayne, Talia al Ghul, implied character death, UtRH AU, when Red Hood asks Bruce to shoot the Joker, it's the last he's seen of him. 26. <1K Robin!Damian, Batman!Jason, and Bargirl!Stephanie, Gen, implied/referenced character deaths, AU, adoption is mandatory. 27. 3.7K, Civilian!Jason, Batfam, Gen, AU, Redline: Tires Dealership and Auto Shops Near You (on tumblr) Jason jacks Bruce Wayne's tires, and that's how he ends up as a young and successful business owner (and not a gang boss, he doesn't care what kids say). It's not the start of his troubles, but they sure don't stop there. 28. 2K Jason Todd, Cassandra Cain, Gen, Jason quits, BftC AU, tw: suicidal ideation, Flipping the Script (on tumblr)

Bruce's video message for Jason gets to him. Getting back into an old hobby doesn't make things suddenly better. But it helps him realize that he chose the wrong medium to work with.

29. JayBiz, Artemis from Bana-Mighdall, T, Time Travel AU, (but really about insecurities and social isolation and running away from people and overcoming it), This is the way

In Qurac, Jason is looking for two people: his mom, and the Joker. Who he finds: two strangers with almost god-like powers who may or may not want to kidnap him for ransom.

Written for Jason Rare Pairs Weekend Event, Day 2: Robin!Jason, First Crush

30. Jason Todd/Bruce Wayne, Joker, UtRH AU, Mpreg, 5k, hopeful ending. Oh, and Joker dies. Swinging for the fences (on tumblr only the first part)

Jason comes back to life, comes back to Gotham, comes back to Bruce. Several times. With vengeance. (Just kidding, he has other priorities)

31. Jason Todd-centric, AU, Immortal!Jason, 1+K. Forever (and ever and ever and eve (on tumblr)

When Robin dies, he is cremated. His ashes are kept in an urn at Wayne’s Manor. Jason Todd wakes up in Gotham bay.

32. Duke Thomas, Jason Todd, Gen, <1K, AU 96 missed messages, 23 calls (on tumblr)

"Jason's resurrection doesn't happen until after all the important stuff so by the time a 15-year-old Jason comes back, Duke was the latest adoptee."

33. Duke Thomas, Damian Wayne, <1K, missing scene, Gen a nice night in (on tumblr)

Damian and Duke are watching movies. That's it, that's the fic.

34. Red Hood!Jason Todd & Robin!Jason Todd, 1K, Gen, hunter, haunted (on tumblr)

Jason is being haunted by himself.

35. Jeddie, Jason Todd/Eddie Bloomberg, 1K, Jason Todd joins Teen Titans, Red2 (on tumblr)

When Jason sees Eddie for the first time since his death, he stops functioning for a short while. Just. Takes it all in.

36. Red Hood and Outlaws AU - Rock Band, magazine article format, 2K, yesterday news

Yesterday, news hit us all – the Outlaws are no more.

37. Bruce Wayne, Stephanie Brown, War Games AU, Black Mask dies, Gen, 1K, 9/10 of the law (on tumblr)

Gotham City doesn't belong to Roman Sionis, no matter what he says.

38. Batman, Oracle, Huntress&Cass!Batman&Steph!Batgirl, No Man's Land AU, Gen, 2K rules for rulers (on tumblr)

Batman tried to save Gotham on a different field – in Washington. He failed. Now he returns home, to find the situation is much more manageable than he imagined.

39. Red Hood!Willis Todd&Artemis&Bizarro, 1K, Gen, Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship (on tumblr)

It was a scary-tall, red-haired babe with an impressive-looking ax. She wasn’t in the plan. “Her!” Eddie pointed. “I am working for her!”

40. Jason&Bruce Soulmate Switch AU (another one), gen-ish, 2K, no deal (on tumblr)

There are days when you feel shitty as soon as you wake up. Yeah, it's like this.

41, 42. Jason Todd/Bruce Wayne, Explicit, underage, The Diplomat's Son AU false dichotomy (on tumblr) and Jason&Bruce, same thing but gen version: together we stand

Bruce doesn't let Jason leave when they find Gloria Stanson's body. That night, Garzonas doesn't die. Something else happens instead.

or

After Gloria Stanson ends her life, and Felipe Garzonas gets out scot-free, Bruce talks to Jason.

43. Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne, Thomas Wayne, Gen, 1K, crossover with Loki (kinda) Somewhere After Midnight (on tumblr)