Accidents Happen - Lauren
Category: Humor/Vingette Archived: 9/2/01
Rating: G   Continuity: Comics
Summary: Dick plays fast and loose with speeding laws one too many times...
Archivist's Comments: Who's a poor wubbie? Dick is!

Aging Gracefully...? - Terri Hayes
Category: Vignette/Homor Archived: 1/29/00
Rating: G    Continuity: Comic
Summary: Babs discovers that the super-hero lifestyle leaves an inevitable mark...
Archivist's Comments: *giggle* Okay, this isn't *strictly* a Babs/Dick fic. Then again, it's funny as all get-out and sublimely surreal. I love Bruce. I really do.

All I Ask of You - Delphinios
Category: Songfic/Vignette Archived: 4/10/03
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Barbara makes a choice.
Archivist's Comments: Songfic!

All In The Family - Chicago
Category: Vingette Archived: 12/1/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Spudverse
Summary: A year after the events in "Coming Home", the Grayson clan gets a new addition.
Archivist's Comments: I love this story. It's pre-August, which makes both stories all the more poignant. Lovely little bit of a thing that makes me smile every time I read it.

Angel of Darkness, Devil of Light - Sandra Miller
Category: Adventure/Crossover Archived: 10/5/02
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Nightwing teams up with Daredevil to clear a close friend of murder.
Archivist's Comments: This is one of the best, solidly-plotted stories I've run across. Well detailed and thought out, it's a great read.

Apokalypsis: An Unremembered Death - Tesub Calle
Category: Angst/Fixit Archived: 5/20/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Barbara Gordon recieves a mysterious message that leads her down the path of discovery, and just possibly, healing.
Archivist's Comments: A VERY cool way to explain some emotional baggage and a great attempt to reason through the mess that was Crisis.

Arrow Talk - Gaeriel Mallory
Category: Vignette Archived: 4/10/03
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Someone's getting married, and someone else isn't happy.
Archivist's Comments: I enjoyed this little bit a lot. I generally really like Roy as a character, and this did a good job of getting into his head.

August - Chicago and Smitty
Category: Angst/Adventure/Mystery Archived: 9/2/01
Rating: R   Continuity: Spudverse
Summary: Fate has been kind to Barbara and Dick Grayson of late. But most times, paybacks can be hell...
Archivist's Comments: "Fate cannot be avoided. No fort can withstand it, and no ship can outrun it." HURTS TO READ. Winner of August 2001's Story Of The Month.

Auld Lang Syne - Sandra Miller
Category: Adventure/Romance Archived: 2/1/01
Rating: R   Continuity: A/U
Summary: Dick plays detective and faces some demons from the past. Note, this is a sequal to "Best Girl, First Girl".
Archivist's Comments: Aww! This is just so entirely sweet! Current relationship stories are always fun to read, but when the city of Chicago is involved? YAY!

Bat-Babies - Smitty
Category: Humor/Adventure/Romance Archived: 8/10/00
Rating: G   Continuity: Comic
Summary: After Babs and Dick have an especially hairy argument, their future looks bleak. How will true love ever triumph if they won't even talk to each other? Easy, it employs the talents of two very special crimefighters.
Archivist's Comments: OMIGOD! READ THIS NOW! Not only is this too cute for words, but it's sweet too! Winner of August 2000's Story of the Month.

Bat Babies 2: Stocking Stuffers - Smitty
Category: Humor/Vingette Archived: 12/1/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comics
Summary: Lil'Batgirl and Lil'Nightwing are back with a vengence, and this time, they must save Christmas! Luckily, they have help.
Archivist's Comments: AAAAAA! BATBABIES!!!! This is *so* incredibly cute! If ya wanna giggle, READ NOW! Winner of Third Place in 2001's BoaF Christmas Contest!

Bat to the Future - Joolz
Category: Humor/Vingette Archived: 7/1/01
Rating: G   Continuity: Comic/60's Show
Summary: Oracle recieves a few visitors that remind her just what she's gained since she opened that door.
Archivist's Comments: Ha! Okay, so this is FUNNY! This also gains the distinction as the very first 60's Showfic we have on this archive. :)

Beauty - Recceanna Valourawynne
Category: Poetry  Archived: 3/27/00
Rating: G   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Dick ruminates on what beauty is to him.
Archivist's Comments:*sniff* Awww!

Best Girl, First Girl, Only Girl - SKH
Category: Humor/Vingette Archived: 12/1/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comics
Summary: A serious young hero's coming of age.
Archivist's Comments: Whee! I *love* this story! And let me say, it is well worth the wait in archiving. Classic, and sweet, it gives a glimpse into a relationship that just might have been. Winner of June 2002's Story Of The Month.

Best I've Ever Had..., The - Smitty
Category: Humor/Romance Archived: 5/20/01
Rating: R   Continuity: Comic
Summary: The women of the DC Universe discuss a certain member of their community and the... disasterous effect he has on them.
Archivist's Comments: ::incomprehensible giggling ensues:: !!!!!!!!! Barda is now my hero.

Better Part of Valor, The - Sarah Stella
Category: Vingette Archived: 7/1/01
Rating: G   Continuity: TAS
Summary: A little missing scene from The Shadow of the Bat. Babs realizes that the superhero bit has its downside too.
Archivist's Comments: Oh, my... This is a fantastic little bit of a thing that makes me want to stamp on the TAS people's collective heads until they relent, restart the show, and do something of this caliber.

Better Rest, A - Syl Francis
Category: Vingette/Angst Archived: 9/1/00
Rating: R   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Nightwing and Batman investigate the murder of a mutual friend.
Archivist's Comments: I have to say it took me a minute to remember who Scott was, but when I did... Well, let's just say this is a wonderful look at reality and how, sometimes, reality isn't a very nice place.

Better Than A Necktie - Smitty
Category: Vingette Archived: 7/1/01
Rating: G   Continuity: Spudverse: Story 3
Summary: Fathers day has always been an interesting one with the Bat Clan. This year's only adds to the madness.
Archivist's Comments: Wheee! I am punch-drunk on the Spudness of this month! GREAT story, very fuzzy, and worth the mental image of Bruce in a smoking jacket. Fancy chicken, indeed... *giggle*

Birthday Blues - Smitty
Category: Vingette/Humor Archived: 11/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Robin gets a really nice birthday present from his collegues at arms.
Archivist's Comments: ::happy bounce:: I love Tim! And Tim with crew? Even better! Winner of May 2001's Story of the Month.

Born to Fly - Kristina
Category: Romance/Angst Archived: 10/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Barbara is having a hard time dealing with her fears, life, and Dick. Mr. Grayson decides she needs to regain her perspective.
Archivist's Comments: ::fwacks Kristina on the head:: Going 'Aww!' more than six times in one fic is NOT allowed!

Brain Freeze - Smitty
Category: Homor Archived: 6/1/00
Rating: G    Continuity: Comic
Summary: Dick proves he's a useful little superhero in more ways than one.
Archivist's Comments: *snicker* Dude, the blue ones ARE the best. Well, accept for the Sour Apple... ::has a craving::

Broken - Sara Stella
Category: Vignette/Romance Archived: 4/10/03
Rating: PG   Continuity: TAS
Summary: Dick and Helena... take two. Or not.
Archivist's Comments: *dies happy* Can we say 'squee'? Because I sure as hell can.

Bye-Bye Love - Syl Francis
Category: Vignette/Angst Archived: 1/28/00
Rating: PG    Continuity: Comic
Summary: After Batman fires Robin, Dick Grayson decides to leave home to try to find his place in the world; however, before he leaves, he has to say good-bye to a very important person in his life.
Archivist's Comments: *sniffle* This story actually made me not hate Jason Bard.  I'm not entirely convinced that's a good thing.

By the Dawn's Early Light - Sandra Miller
Category: Adventure/Romance/Action Archived: 12/1/01
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comics
Summary: "Once more into the breech, dear friends, once more." - Henry V 3.i
Archivist's Comments: This is an AMAZING story. It's wonderfully written, maticulously plotted, and one of the most gripping things that's come out in the history of Nightwing fanfiction. This baby's got EVERYTHING. Please make sure you've got a few hours cleared before you tackle this master piece. Winner of July 2002's Story Of The Month.

Choices - Anonymous
Category: Adventure/Angst Archived: 5/7/03
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Barbara gets a message that may just change her life. But is it for the better?
Archivist's Comments: Interesting story. I don't always agree with the characterization, but the pacing and the plot kept me reading. Enjoyable read.

Christmas Miracle of Love, A - Marcie Anne Gore
Category: Vingette/Xmas Archived: 12/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: After some hard news, Dick and Barbara recieve an amazing gift.
Archivist's Comments: Aww!

Christmas Presents - Lee Hughes
Category: Romance/Xmas Archived: 12/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Problem: With Christmas fast approaching, Dick Grayson is completely stumped as what to get Barbara Gordon. Solution: Enter Alfred.
Archivist's Comments: Cute and sweet. Extra joy for the last line!

Christmas Visitor - Firebird
Category: Vingette/Xmas Archived: 12/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: On Christmas Eve, Barbara waits up for Nightwing and recieves a thoughtful gift.
Archivist's Comments: A cute little story that totally gets you in the Xmas spirit.

Come On... It'll Be Fun - Smitty
Category: Adventure Archived: 7/1/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Spudverse
Summary: Introductions, of sorts, for Dinah Lance go awry when they take place during a Wayne Ball. However, fate is a funny thing in a place where you can't throw a rock without hitting a gunman.
Archivist's Comments: ::falls over giggling mightily:: LOVE THIS! Readreadreadread!

Commuting Is Suck - Chicago
Category: Humor/Romance/Life Archived: 1/31/02
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Spudverse
Summary: During a particularly bad winter storm, the various and sundry members of the Bat-Clan deal.
Archivist's Comments: ::flaps merrily:: SNOW! WHITHOUT severe angst! And TIM! WITH BART!

Damage - Recceanna Valourawynne
Category: Poetry Archived: 10/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Babs reflects.
Archivist's Comments: Oh, my. Poor Babs.

Dancing in the Rain - DC Luder
Category: Angst Archived: 10/5/02
Rating: PG   Continuity: AU
Summary: Loss, life, and love effect our favorite Family.
Archivist's Comments: Interestingly done and quite sad. Thought provoking.

Day After, The - Lloyd T. Hayes
Category: Angst/Romance Archived: 2/1/01
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Nightwing recieves a visit from a few old friends and an old flame, prompting Barbara to recieve some peace of mind.
Archivist's Comments: Yay! Post-Killing Joke fic! Gut-wrenching stuff, I tell you.

Dear Journal - The Seitz
Category: Vignette Archived: 4/10/03
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Alfred was charged by Batman to chronicle his observations. Alfred is a man of his word.
Archivist's Comments: You know, this worked a lot better than I thought it would. Alfred is a fantastic character, and this story really does his 'voice' justice.

Deck The Halls - Frito
Category: Vignette   Archived: 1/28/00
Rating: G      Continuity: Comic
Summary: A frustrating program, a frustrated Oracle, and a Blue Christmas.  What do they all have in common? A happy ending.
Archivist's Comments: Christmas fic!  I love Christmas fic.  It makes me fuzzy.

Decorating the Tree - JB McDonald
Category: Vignette  Archived: 1/31/00
Rating: PG    Continuity: Comic
Summary: The 'Family' celebrate Christmas. A normal occurance in most years, this gathering is made shadowed by one thing: No Man's Land.
Archivist's Comments: More Christmas fic! What's more, it's set in No Man's Land (BEFORE Sarah went to Bermuda!)

Depth Perception - Sandra Miller
Category: Vingette Archived: 12/1/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comics
Summary: Christmas is an emotional time of the year, and sometimes, that emotion lends to epiphanies.
Archivist's Comments: Wow. Sandra's just *really* good at the classy, elegant story. Quiet and understated, this one gives us a lot of character packed into a little room. Winner of Honorable Mention in 2001's BoaF Christmas Contest!

Discovery - Jim Greeno
Category: Adventure/Angst Archived: 3/1/01
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comic or A/U
Summary: After a particularly vicious gunbattle, Nightwing is injured. Unfortunately for him, Clancy's seen everything and boy does she have questions.
Archivist's Comments: ::whacks Jim on the ear with a daisy:: No fair making me like Clancy!

* Don't Feed the Plants - Anonymous
Category: Adventure/Humor Archived: 10/5/02
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: On all hallows eve, Barbara Gordon recounts a chilling tale of horror. Or something.
Archivist's Comments: Okay, even if I hadn't been in a high school production of "Little Shop of Horrors", I'd have giggled my head off at this one. Mr. Snuffles is the *best*!

Don't Speak - Gen X
Category: Angst Archived: 3/1/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Babsie breaks the first rule of polite company -no eavesdropping- and gets a well-deserved beating with the clue bat.
Archivist's Comments: ::hugs Gen fiercely:: THANK YOU! Much as I adore the woman and understand her need for emotional support and time, that doesn't stop me from wanting to beat her about the head and neck occasionally.

Down Came The Rain - Syl Francis
Category: Angst Archived: 4/5/02
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: During Bruce Wayne: Murder, Nightwing and the Huntress arrive at a new understanding.
Archivist's Comments: Um... *whimper*. Kerrie! Syl made me tolerate Helena! THAT'S NOT FAIR!

Elementals - Sarah Stella
Category: Adventure Archived: 8/1/02
Rating: PG   Continuity: TAS
Summary: 7 elements (of the criminal kind), 2 crime fighters, 1 AWOL Batman -- different perspectives.
Archivist's Comments: Oh, is this just neat. The changing POV is so original, and the voices are fantastic. A REALLY good work of fiction.

Fall to Grace - E. Kelly
Category: Detective Story Archived: 7/1/01
Rating: R   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Money. Power. Love. Fear. All are powerful things. In Gotham, they can be a deadly combination.
Archivist's Comments: ... I have absolutely NO way of expression how fantastic this story is. Babs and Dick only appear very fleetingly, but this is a detective novel at its finest. It is a Batman story, but my lord is it good. September 2001's Story of the Month

Family Reactions - Terri Hayes
Category: Romance/Reactionary       Archived: 1/29/00
Rating: PG     Continuity: Alternate Universe
Summary: This is a sequal to A New Year to Remember. This explores the various reactions of the 'family' members to Babs and Dick's engagement.
Archivist's Comments: Whee! Engagements! Reactions! Can we say 'fun at the old bat-barn tonight?' I knew we could!

Fashion Faux Pas - Lauren
Category: Humor/Vingette Archived: 9/2/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comics
Summary: Dick reflects the intelligence of youth.
Archivist's Comments: *snicker* Fashion can come back and bite you on the...er.. tushie. *snort*

Fathers - Amy
Category: Angst/Story Archived: 2/13/00
Rating:PG    Continuity: A/U
Summary: Commishioner Gordon reflects on fathers and the special bond they share with their children in the face of Dick Grayson's shooting and subsequent recovery.
Archivist's Comments: I am really speechless. There's always been this little voice at the back of my mind questioning just WHAT would have happened if Dick were the one in the chair. I am EXTREMELY proud to have this story on the archive and recommend it HIGHLY.

Fingers - Recceanna Valourawynne
Category: Poetry Archived: 7/1/00
Rating: G    Continuity: Comic
Summary: Dick reflects.
Archivist's Comments: Awww! Just a little mood piece. I like mood pieces. They give me moods.

Finish Line, The - Sandra Miller
Category: Romance/Angst Archived: 11/1/00
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Nightwing's been injured, and the Flash does a little pushing with wonderful results.
Archivist's Comments: Aww! Way to go, Speedy. :) A sweet story with some darn good points.

First - Recceanna Volourawynne
Category: Poetry   Archived: 3/27/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Babsie has a divine experience and asks a pointed question.
Archivist's Comments: *giggle* HA!

First Date, Second Thoughts... - Joolz
Category: Romance/Vingette Archived: 5/20/01
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: An initially hurtful gesture from Dick helps Babs realize just what is important.
Archivist's Comments: A GREAT first attempt at fanfiction!

Flight Risk - Cyndi Smith
Category: Action/Adventure Archived: 5/20/01
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Terrorists strike a plane bound for Gotham, putting a certain young hero and a very special little girl at risk.
Archivist's Comments: Whoo! Action! I've always had a horrendous soft-spot for all those 1970's air disaster flicks. This TOTALLY hit that spot and hit it hard. GREAT Fun!

Fighting For A Nobel Cause - The Seitz
Category: Humor Archived: 4/10/03
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: The DC Superhero community communes with their inner Star Wars dork.
Archivist's Comments: *cackles madly* Empire is SO the best!

For Her - Lyssa
Category: Vignette/Angst  Archived: 1/28/00
Rating: PG    Continuity: Comic
Summary: Dick's reasoning behind why he does what he does.
Archivist's Comments: This is really touching.  One of the best introspective pieces I've read, and it's beautiful insight into why DICK NEVER SHOWED UP after Barbara's wounding.

For the Guy Who Has Everything - Syl Francis
Category: Vingette Archived: 7/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic/Alternate Universe
Summary: Nightwing gives Batman a unique Father's Day gift.
Archivist's Comments: How *would* you shop for Bruce Wayne? I mean, the man has more money than Croesus *and* an unlimited line of credit. Syl makes a darn good try of it though...

For the Posession of Wonder - Moon
Category: Adventure Archived: 12/1/01
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Comics
Summary: Rha's al Gul unleashes a major force of magic on the world. Unfortunately for our heroes, Nightwing is right at the center.
Archivist's Comments: See, now this was just neat. Claps out to a new writer. Fun little adventure piece where the whole gang gets in on the fun.

Freakshow - Libby
Category: Angst/Drama Archived: 4/10/03
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Elsworld
Summary: The Haly Brothers Circus gets a new addition, and the life of young Richard John Grayson will never be the same.
Archivist's Comments: LIBBYFIC! *dances* Is it really becoming of me to be this much of a fangirl for EVERYTHING this girl writes? Because, *SQUEE*, dammit!

The 'Friends' Series - Syl Francis, Terri Hayes, and Recceanna Valourawynne
Category: Angst/Adventure/Romance Archived: 6/1/00 Updated 10/1/00
Rating: PG-13ish   Continuity: Comic
Summary: A series not Babs/Dick centered, but they do appear. This is an exploration of a very interesting dynamic shared between Batman and Black Canary.
Archivist's Comments: Thrillkiller without the Dickdeath! Or Babs in High Heels. Or the cheesy blonde wig. Okay, so it's nothing like Thrillkiller except Canary and Batman have a 'dynamic'. *snicker*

From the Ashes - Lee Hughes
Category: Adventure/Romance/Angst Archived: 10/1/00
Rating: PG-13   Continuity: Alternate Universe
Summary: After all the recent changes in her life, Barbara has a panic attack. Unfortunately for Dick, this leaves the Scarecrow a wonderful opportunity.
Archivist's Comments: Ooo... Now this is *definitely* an interesting idea. :)

Wingnuts unite!