Aging Gracefully...? - Terri Hayes
Category: Vignette/Homor Archived: 1/29/00
Rating: G    Continuity: Comic
Summary: Babs discovers that the super-hero lifestyle leaves its 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.

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!

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: *sniff*  This story actually made me not hate Jason Bard.  I'm not entirely convinced that's a good thing.

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 one is made different 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!) To find out more about my obsession with characters that have gone to Bermuda, please keep your eyes peeled for the 'Stuff' button's activation.

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!

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.

First - Recceanna Valourawynne
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!

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.

Goodbye, Hello - Syl Francis
Category: Romance/Angst  Archived: 1/28/00
Rating: PG      Continuity: Comic
Summary: Dick and Donna break up with their respective significant others and are surprised to find comfort in each other's arms. But can a relationship that's been based on a deep friendship and a brother/sister love last? And what of those they left behind?
Archivist's Comments: Dick and Donna give it the old college try.

I Feel - A.j.
Category: Poetry Archived: 3/27/00
Rating: PGish   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Feelings remembered...
Archivist's Comments: My poem! My poem! My poem!

Immortal Thoughts - Round Robin (Various Authors)
Category: Action-Adventure Archived: 2/19/00
Rating: PG13    Continuity: Alternate Universe
Summary: A round robin done by authors on Nightwing@onelist.com, Vandal Savage is a busy boy. Not only is his obsession with Lian Harper getting out of hand, he also has a certain, unexplained grudge against Bludhaven's newest, and only, hero. A crossover of Titan proportions brings the situation too a head, only to reveal a larger maze.
Archivist's Comments: I am VERY proud to be archiving the first Nightwing@onelist.com Round Robin!! Babs + Tim + Dinah + amusing conversation = HAPPPY A.j.!!! (Plus, there's a really good plot. :)

Inadequate - Recceanna Valourawynne
Category: Angst/Poetry Archived: 3/7/00
Rating: G    Continuity: Comic
Summary: A reflection, of sorts, on why Babs keeps throwing the 'more time' fit.

Introspection at Delphi - Twiller
Category: Vignette/Angst Archived: 4/8/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Our favorite girl does some serious thinking about what changes need to be made in her life and if she has the courage to make them.
Archivist's Comments: This was a *very* well done fic that goes places they need to take Babs in the comic, just for her own sanity. Bravo, and MANY happy returns!

I'll Never Let You Fall - Terri Hayes
Category: Angst/Vingette Archived: 1/29/00
Rating: PG    Continuity: Comic
Summary: Dick Grayson loves Barbara Gordon as a friend and maybe more. When she was injured, where was he? This fic tells that story.
Archivist's Comments: ::incoherent screeching::

Kitchen Talk - Smitty
Category: Vignette Archived: 5/1/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Bludhaven's worst housekeeper gets tips on cleaning, cooking, and life while being reminded just how important a family member can be... and how important new friends *should* be.
Archivist's Comments: I love Alfred. I want an Alfred. He always knows the right thing to say... and the right thing *not* to say. :)

Leaving Delphi - Kerithwyn Jade
Category: Romance Archived: 2/13/00
Rating: R    Continuity: A/U
Summary: Arsenal discovers that a wheelchair does not the woman make.
Archivist's Comments: I've actually wondered about an Arsenal/Oracle hook up for awhile. Well, ever since I read "Hello, Goodbye" by Syl. This is a wonderful story that takes a look at a what if and hits complete pay-dirt. :)

A Little Slice of Heaven - Indigo
Category: Vingette Archived: 3/27/00
Rating: PG   Continuity: Comic
Summary: Before 'Judgement Day' and after Blackgate, Richard Grayson makes a stop to recover at a certain good friend's abode.
Archivist's Comments: You know, I don't think I'll ever get tired of stories set after Nightwing collapses on Babs' patio after Blackgate stories. They're too much fun. :)

My Girl - Syl Francis
Category: Vignette/Homor/Romance Archived: 1/29/00
Rating: G    Continuity: Comic
Summary: After the murder of his circus parents, Dick Grayson comes to live at Wayne Manor. Learning to live in luxury while remembering Alfred's rules of age appropriate behavior can be confusing at times, but a *babysitter*? What's a kid who's training to become the partner of Gotham's coolest guy to do?
Archivist's Comments: *giggle* In my opinion (not that that counts for much,) this is the sweetest, most wonderful story on the archive. It's Dick and Babs' first meeting! What ELSE can I say?