One key theme could be the complex relationships within the Batfamily. In fanfiction, the 'art of love' might explore the different forms of love like brotherly love between Dick and Damian, or Batman's paternal love for his proteges. Another theme could be sacrifice, as love often leads characters to make sacrifices for one another in the Batfamily's world.
Barbara Gordon could be a main character. She has connections to the Batfamily in multiple ways, and in the context of 'the art of love', her relationships, whether it's her friendship with Dick or her mentorship - like relationship with others, can be explored. Also, Damian Wayne is bound to be there. His growth within the family and his evolving understanding of love, especially considering his unique upbringing, would be interesting to see in this fanfiction.
Well, in a 'batfamily meets reverse batfamily fanfiction', a lot of character development could occur. The members of the regular Batfamily would have to re - evaluate their own beliefs and methods when confronted with their opposites. Maybe they would start to question if there's a thin line between heroism and villainy. And the reverse Batfamily might also experience some changes, perhaps seeing a different path they could take from interacting with the 'good' Batfamily.
I think Alfred from the regular Batfamily could be a really interesting character in this fanfiction. He's used to dealing with the Batfamily's heroics, but when faced with the reverse Batfamily, his loyalty and wisdom would be put to the test. He might try to find a way to reconcile the two groups or at least keep the regular Batfamily from being completely corrupted by the influence of the reverse Batfamily.
One popular 'batfamily fanfiction' story is 'A New Beginning'. It focuses on a young Robin adjusting to life in the Batfamily. Another is 'Family Bonds', which delves deep into the relationships between different members of the Batfamily like Batman, Nightwing, and Batgirl. And 'The Dark Knight's Heir' is also well - liked, where a new character emerges claiming to be Batman's heir, creating all sorts of chaos and revelations within the family.
A popular 'Batfamily Time Travel Fanfiction' is 'Time - Bound Heroes'. This story has the Batfamily traveling through time to prevent a villain from changing key events in Gotham's past. The author does a great job of showing how each member of the family uses their unique skills in different time periods. There's also 'Chronal Chaos' which is a wild ride. The family gets scattered across time and has to find a way back together while also dealing with the consequences of their time - travels on the present - day Gotham.
One of the best batfamily moments in fanfic is when they all come together for a family dinner. It shows their different personalities interacting in a normal, non - crime - fighting setting. Dick is cracking jokes, Jason is brooding but still participating, Tim is being the smart one with some tech talk, and Damian is reluctantly joining in. It gives a sense of family and normalcy that is often lacking in their vigilante lives.
Well, in such a fanfiction, there could be a lot of interesting scenarios. Maybe Batman would have to deal with the different leadership styles of the Justice League while trying to keep his family in line. The Batfamily members could show off their unique skills to the League members, like Robin's acrobatics or Batgirl's hacking skills.
Well, adaptation is a common theme. Danny has to adapt to the rules and environment of Gotham, and the Batfamily has to adapt to Danny's otherworldly presence. Another theme is mystery. Danny's powers and origin are a mystery to the Batfamily, and vice versa. This creates a sense of intrigue in the fanfiction, with characters trying to uncover each other's secrets and pasts.
One common trope is the 'fish - out - of - water' situation. When the Batfamily travels to a different time, they often struggle to adapt to the new era's technology, social norms, and culture. For example, in some fics, they go back to a time before smartphones and have to figure out how to communicate and gather information without modern tech. Another popular trope is 'fixing the past'. They might go back to prevent a tragedy or change an event that had a negative impact on the Batfamily in the present.