Fic: Night Lights (TDK, Gordon/Bruce, epilogue)

[noelia_g]

Title: Night Lights (epilogue)
Pairing: Gordon/Bruce.
Rating: PG
previous parts







The night was unusually cold, even for the time of the year. Gordon pulled his coat tighter around himself and took a sip of his coffee. It was still hot enough to burn his lips and tongue, but he didn't mind. His eyes followed an ambulance down the length of the street.

He leaned against the railing, turning the mug in his hands.

"You do know you can actually call me now?" a low voice behind him asked; not quite the Batman's official growl, but close. "You don't have to wait here."

Gordon turned, shrugging. "I like it here," he smiled. "And it lets me escape the paperwork for a moment," he added, getting a small smirk in return. "Besides, you still show up too.”

Batman smiled. It was still a new thing: Gordon was used to the impassioned expression, or even a scowl. But it was a nice change. "It has some... rewards," he said, drawling the last word in a true Bruce Wayne style, and Gordon sent him a look.

"Didn't I tell you not to do that when you're wearing the suit?" It wasn't that he minded, not really, but the point was that the suit was frankly not designed for certain activities. And they did learn that the hard way.

Bruce nodded. "When did I ever listen?" he shrugged, and Gordon couldn't help a smile.

Absently, he ran his fingers along the railing. "I was just thinking," he said, pointedly ignoring the line of conversation. This wouldn't lead to anything good, or rather, anything decent. And the rooftop of the police station wasn't the best place for... They learned that the hard way too. "Next light, we're getting a stronger glass. One that doesn't break so easily."

Batman looked at him, his head tilted to the side, considering. "You don't put a sign for a wanted vigilante, Jim."

Gordon smirked. "I could try," he offered, then shrugged, looking down at the lights in the streets. "The city has to wise up at some point."

There was no answer, as Batman moved to stand next to him, his gloved hand covering Jim's.

After a while, Gordon sighed. "I should go. For some unfathomable reason I was requested to attend yet another gala tonight. I really suspect a city-wide conspiracy."

Of all the ways Batman could look, innocent had never been one of them. He nodded. "Guilty as charged. What can I say? It's the bow tie. I can't help it."

Jim rolled his eyes again, but he was smiling.



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A/N: So, this is the end, folks. Not of the story, just of the fic. The story will go on, in a sequel, and a few other things that I have planned, or have already started.

This is, at over ten thousand words, the longest fic I've ever written, and I think it was the most fun one. Thank you all who were here along for the ride, your comments made my day, every single time.

Thank you, especially, for the_summoning_d for the beta work, it's because of her that many things make sense in the fic :)

And great thank you to juana_a and kubis for distracting, listening, helping, poking, scaring me, and generally demanding I wrote more and faster and now. This story is for you.


ETA: The story has a sequel now.

Comments

[bionic.livejournal.com]

aww...what a wonderful ending to the fic. Lovely as always. Their interactions always seemed so believable and true to character, which is what I loved about this story. I think this is the best Batman/Gordon fic I've ever read. Looking forward to more of their story and more of your writing :) And thank you for writing!

[peapods42.livejournal.com]

Lovely. Perfect ending. And now I can finally bookmark.

[brushed-velvet.livejournal.com]

Aw, sweet! I like the mentions of them finding out the hard way about the suit and the roof top, lol.

Looking forward immensely to the follow ups to this. Thanks!

[wyliepup.livejournal.com]

Nice ending to the fic; open but closed if need be. I liked Gordon's noting of the "Bruce" and "Batman" voices and smiles.
Looking forward to the sequel!

[living-to-read.livejournal.com]

congratulation for a job well done.
It's been nice to follow this story and I really look forward to read the other things you've planned

[solaras.livejournal.com]

You did a wonderful job with the characters. I like how they're still meeting on the roof. :P
I loved this whole story, and I hope you will write a sequel.

[kubis.livejournal.com]

After a while, Gordon sighed. "I should go. For some unfathomable reason I was requested to attend yet another gala tonight. I really suspect a city-wide conspiracy."

Of all the ways Batman could look, innocent was never one of them. He nodded. "Guilty as charged. What can I say, it's the bow tie. I can't help it."
HEE!

You did a great job with this fic! :)

And there'll be a sequel! That's great! :D *is demanding and scary*

[juana-a.livejournal.com]

*is demanding and scary*

Totes trufax. You're scary.

[kubis.livejournal.com]

If you say so... ;)

[musingme.livejournal.com]

Aw...it's over?! Well that sequel better be out fast Missy! lol Please?!

[juana-a.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's really the end? I'm sad. But I know what you want to write so... okay, I'm happy XD Oh, wait. I'll disturb you in this week... Okay, I'm still happy XD

And awwwwww! Thank you! I can distracting, listening, helping, poking, scaring you always when you'll need it :P

*hugs*

Now about epilogue. It is really wonderfull ending of this fic. It's quiet and really peacful. It's like this night which you write about. I really like their relationship now.

And ending:

After a while, Gordon sighed. "I should go. For some unfathomable reason I was requested to attend yet another gala tonight. I really suspect a city-wide conspiracy."

Of all the ways Batman could look, innocent had never been one of them. He nodded. "Guilty as charged. What can I say? It's the bow tie. I can't help it."

Jim rolled his eyes again, but he was smiling.

Awwwww! It was cute!

Great job!

*loves*

[girl-on-moon.livejournal.com]

*applauds* Bravo, bravo!

I really, really enjoyed this story, and I'm so glad you shared it with us. I look forward to your future works. :)

[shaney.livejournal.com]

Great ending! I love all the mentions on their activities on the rooftop, and I love them meeting on the rooftop still even though they now have other ways of communicating. And the mention of the bow tie at the end *melts* Looking forward to the sequel!

Thank you SO much Noelia! *Big Hug*

[mahala-ac.livejournal.com]

*~^-^~* That was quite the nice ending! I will definitely keep my eyes pealed for more of your work here! ^-~

[xenachan.livejournal.com]

I really appreciate the separation between Batman and Bruce, nicely done!

When I saw "epilogue" I thought : hell no! I want moooooore!
So I'm thrilled you decide to continue the story with sequels, great news! ^^
(am I right assuming some would be about the 2 "hard way" mentionned here? ;)

Great work, keep it up and I'm looking forward new aventures here!!!

Thank you! ♥

[sweetphaex.livejournal.com]

*a thunderous round of applause*

[snapini.livejournal.com]

*sighs* I've really enjoyed this fic. I'm sad that it's over, but loved the ending!
Well done, I look forward to reading more of your work in the future!

[xoloveforever.livejournal.com]

bravo, bravo, bravo. wonderful ending, wonderful fic. i loved every part of it, and while i'm sad it's over, i'm excited for more at the same time.

excellent work.

[willow-diamond.livejournal.com]

ahhhhh I don't want it to be over.

[natalitha.livejournal.com]

wow wonderful ending to a great series pls pls pls write more with these two? until then keep ur writing coming and hope to see more from you in the future!

[sarren.livejournal.com]

What a lovely ending! I am all full of warm fuzzies now.

[ija-ijewna.livejournal.com]

And here's the beginning of the beautiful erm... friendship. At least that's what the newspapers said. ;->

Jak Cię tylko natchnienie napadnie - pisz. Miło będzie przeczytać sobie w pracy i nielegalnie dalszy ciąg opowieści o Straży Miejskiej w Gotham City.

[alt-baie.livejournal.com]

Yay! So good! I actually printed this one out for safe keeping!

[girlupnorth]

Oh, that was lovely! A perfect (kinda-) ending to this story :)

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you for your enchanting story! I loved every word. And I'm really looking forward to the sequel.

Thanks a lot,
merlenhiver

[pellamerethiel.livejournal.com]

It was such a pleasure to read this fic - I really enjoyed it and the final chapters have made my evening :D Such a nice fic with porn plus plot :) And Bruce ♥

Loved it, demands moooore! ;)

[sheamackenzie.livejournal.com]

Beautiful. ^_^ And since I'm being the jerk that only comments on the last chapter, I should also mention frakking hot. Geeeeeez. Awesome, all around.

[johanirae.livejournal.com]

Woo, I just caught up with the entire series this morning, and I gotta tell you... LOVE IT. One of the best in the fandom :D Such a lovely mixture of sweetness and humor between bruce and jim... :D The scene where he took Batman back home got me the most. :D Love it so much! :D

[2pr.livejournal.com]

omfg <3<3<3

[delorita.livejournal.com]

hhhmmmm I LOVED it!!! Especially the way Jim found out that it was Batman he had in his arms! Bruce lost, not thinking of his injury!!! very well written *VBG*

[crimsonquills.livejournal.com]

I love Bruce catching Gordon off guard in the first chapter. A hint, if Gordon thought to look in that direction. *g* And "I'm not that easy to spot" in chapter two. The man has pride. *snickers*

It's funny, but I think I like reading Gordon interacting with Bruce Wayne--even (maybe especially) in persona--more than I do reading him interacting with Batman. The identity play is more subtle, and usually more fun, too. The scene where Gordon and Bruce meet up on the roof and talk about the crime lab is a perfect example.

I smiled at Bruce telling Jim that he works too much, but as much as Bruce's Mission consumes his life, the "Bruce Wayne" persona also requires him to play relatively often. I suspect that does him more good than he would ever admit. Gordon works just as hard, in some ways maybe harder than Batman, and he never seems to take the time to play.

By now I've done enough reading in this pairing that I think I can comfortably say that your Gordon and Bruce and their relationship are my favorites of any of the writers'. I enjoy the others, but yours don't have any of those jarring "well, that was a bit OOC" moments. :-)

Also? Nice hot ending. *grins*