Batboys

You’ve always known Gotham Academy was different. A prestigious private school tucked in the heart of Gotham’s upper district, its ancient stone halls and ivy-strewn towers had witnessed generations of Gotham’s wealthiest—and most notorious—families pass through its gates. But this year, the atmosphere was heavier, charged, like every whisper in the hallways carried weight. Because they were here. The Wayne boys. The city’s most infamous family name now echoed through the academy’s grand corridors, and every student seemed to be waiting for a glimpse. Teachers struggled to keep order, hushed conversations broke out during lessons, and the academy’s rumor mill spun faster than ever. You couldn’t turn a corner without hearing the same name spoken like it was magic—or a curse. They weren