NOTE: Following the Legacy series, set after chapter 17 of the Supergirl story (will make sense without it too for sure)

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"Gross."

"What?" Beth smiled at her sister, who was now precisely faking her disgust.

"Sometimes I could swear that you are not my twin." Kate looked at her all serious.

"You love it."

"I love a lot of things but your stories with Clayface are definitely not on the list." She stretched her neck and groaned when the loud cracking followed after her movement. The last few days she always woke up sore. Obviously being Batwoman was exhausting, especially after all that happened in National City but Kate was happy for Maggie. She really was... Beth, was however, staring at her, not saying a word.

"Talk." Kate exhaled.

"You look like shit." Beth was never one to sugar-coat things.

"Huh." The redhead scoffed, "I also feel like shit."

"Take a break then."

"Not that easy…" She shook her head; sulking back into the sofa.

"Bullshit sis, other people can handle Gotham for a while."

"Others?" Soft laugh escaped from Kate's throat, "Like...Red Alice?"

"Oh no…" Beth stopped her immediately, "Red Alice is...not a hero…"

"Maybe if she would come along more often, she could be." Kate wasn't someone who would abandon family. She knew that Beth's past was dark but she was just really happy that her sister was alive. There was a time in the past when she thought she lost her.. After she fell from that plane…

Kate closed her eyes for a moment, getting rid of the memories that found their way into her mind. The room was silent but she appreciated that her twin knew when to stay quiet. Unwillingly she reached out for Beth's hand; It took only a second before an unearthly cold hand squeezed hers. Ever since Beth came back, the temperature of her body was low. At first, Kate was worried about it but now she was used to it. She felt the same about the pale skin, even though that could be a family trait. She let out content sigh, ready to go fulfill her duties as Batwoman.

"So you are not coming?"

"No...I think that I'll go have some fun tonight."

"Okay…" Kate looked a little confused, "What is more fun than beating up a few guys?"

"Movies?" She shrugged and laughed at her sister's horrified expression, "Kate...when was the last time you actually fought someone?"

"Ouch." The redhead sneered.

"I'm serious, lately you just run around, looking for your mystery villain."

"Well, you don't think it's weird?" Kate threw her hands up in the air.

"That you can't remember the whole night?"

"I didn't drink…" She rolled her eyes after seeing Beth's mocking grin.

"Did it happen again?"

"No...no I'm just tired…"

"The headaches?"

"Yeah...I could use some rest but first I have to figure this out and all the naps that I have to take during...work...are not making it easier."

Beth stood up from the sofa and walked over to the window. It did seem weird but that was Gotham. And Beth liked Gotham.

"Are you even listening to me?"

"Yes...yes, I'm here." Kate groaned, leaning forward on the handlebars of her bike.

"You have to focus."

"I know...it's just…" She trailed off in her thoughts, completely ignoring her father. The pulsing pain in the back of her head was gaining intensity.

"Is...is everything okay? Kate?" The tentative voice was coming from her phone, after a while of silence.

"Dad, I-I don't think that I'll go out tonight…" She rubbed the back of her neck as her gaze settled on the mask in her hand. Gotham will have to survive without Batwoman for one night, "Just a headache...don't worry."

"Kate, that is the third time this week...don't you think that it's about time to visit-"

"Dad please…" The redhead whined as she slowly moved towards the small couch in the middle of her batcave, "I need to sleep."

Kate ended the call and fell on the couch. Her eyes closed immediately afterwards, trying to fight the loud thudding in her head. The mask was hanging between her fingers.

Everything was quiet. She managed to take a few deep breaths, before she was unable to keep herself awake anymore.

"Gotham's newest criminal did strike again last night. This mysterious villain has been terrorizing the city for the last ten days following Batman's unexpected absence. His motives are still unknown but for now it appears that the person behind those attacks is more than content with the destruction of public property and assaulting unsuspecting civilians but the incidents are gaining on intensity. Where is Batman or at least the rest of the Gotham's heroes? Stay with me and I promise to find out!"

Kate woke up on the floor; even though she was fairly certain that she fell asleep on the couch. The mask was carefully placed on the small table; she looked around, feeling more tired than when she decided to take a nap and on top of that she also felt densely confused. Her eyes settled on the small TV across the table; Kate didn't remember even considering watching TV but for some reason it was turned on and it was broadcasting news with Vicki Vale. She waited till the end of the 'mysterious villain' segment then rested her back against the couch. Her fingers absent-mindedly found her phone and she glanced briefly at the time. 9 am. A groan escaped from her throat, she slept through a whole night. Again.

"And don't forget the GCPD gala tonight, all our famous officers will be there and so will I! This is Vicki Va-"

She turned off the screen, Vicki's grin was forcing her stomach to flip upside down. Kate was dedicated to Gotham, especially now, when Batman had an urgent mission that required his presence really far away from the city. Although lately she was doing more sleeping than protecting. She jumped back to her feet and grudgingly walked over to the window, looking outside into the dirty streets.

"Huh...still standing." She smirked, part of her was feeling happy to be in Gotham and the other part was just happy to be. Seeing the city still standing after another night without Batwoman was comforting. A small smile settled on her lips as she proceeded to find some coffee.

It took her a while before she realized that she was still in her black hero suit. When she began removing her favorite outfit for nights, Kate noticed the small drops of blood all over her. An untrained eye would've probably missed it but that was not Kate's case. Cleaning the suit was a first thing she did whenever she returned; there was no reason for the blood to be there. She wasn't outside. She didn't fight anyone.

The gala was in the middle of the city. Kate passed several heavily armed cops before she reached the entrance. Getting into those events was harder as Kate than if she would appear as a Batwoman but frankly this fact was quite welcomed. She was always up for the challenge but this wasn't one of those times.

"Name?" The guy waiting in front of the door asked, while his eyes moved up and down her body.

"Kate Kane." She answered, disgusted by his cocky smile.

"Hmm..." He stared into the paper in his hand for a moment, "Oh, here you are, your father is already inside." He crossed out the name and gave her one last smile before stepping aside, allowing Kate to walk in.

The room was enormous. She stood on the stairs trying to find her dad but she wasn't successful. Instead she continued towards the few already drunk police officers right under the stairs, hoping that they might tell her some information about the villain. That was her only reason to visit an event like this; to get information. Occasionally it was to bring home a new woman to fuck but after her visit in National city, Kate wasn't really in the mood for a one night stand.

When she was about to join the group of drunk men, her eyes landed on the woman in the back of the room. She was tall, her dark hair tangled into a simple braid. The blue dress was complimenting her body at all the right places. Kate took a deep breath, hoping to ground herself when the woman look in her direction. She knew exactly who this woman was; the whole planet knew that but the whole planet was not lucky enough to get to talk with her. Kate slowly made her way through the crowd, keeping her eyes on the goddess who was now sipping wine like it was a completely normal thing for her to do. The redhead couldn't stop the growing smile on her face; even though she managed to keep it at least a little under control.

"You were there when Faust was caught, right?" Kate asked, not sure if it was the best start for the conversation.

"I did help..." a soft chuckle escaped the other woman's lips as she curiously watched Kate.

"I...uh...I am Kate..." She cleared her throat and mentally kicked herself.

"Diana."

"Wonder Woman." Kate breathed out, surprised and amused by the fact that she got to meet the hero so easily.

"Or that, yes." Diana nodded and tilted her head little to the side, clearly enjoying the attention. It didn't take long before both women were surrounded by a bunch of admirers. Kate couldn't even get to the small talk, not to mention asking how Diana defeated Felix Faust. She stood aside, waiting patiently for a moment when Wonder Woman will be left alone again. Unfortunately, the line of people who wanted to talk with the goddess and were attending this gala was endless. Kate scoffed, making sure that it was heard by most people in her reach but before she could walk away, police commissioner Gordon appeared on the stage. She took a few steps forward to get a better view.

The commissioner talked a lot, Kate actually stopped listening somewhere in the middle of his speech. He talked about Faust's arrest then he went on thanking everyone who was involved and that's where Kate lost the interest. The thudding in her head returned and she rubbed the back of her neck. Someone was standing way too close behind her, she shifted uncomfortably but the strong hand on her waist stopped her from turning around.

"Headache?" The gentle, calm voice filled her head. Kate wasn't sure if she could trust her mouth to talk, instead she gave the woman behind her a small nod, "You don't look like you are having fun..."

"This was more like a scavenger hunt."

"What were you hunting?" Diana moved closer, her voice was merely above whisper; trying to avoid interrupting the commissioner's speech.

"Information..." The redhead answered vaguely. Loud gasp instantly flew out of her when Diana's body suddenly pressed firmly into her back.

"I am sorry..." The Amazon smiled nonchalantly, her hand still on Kate's waist. Gordon stopped talking for a couple of seconds, waiting for people to walk to the other side of the room; several officers took the chance to 'unintentionally' touch the goddess as they passed them proceeding to the dance floor. For Diana it was a friendly gesture, but Kate's brain short-circuited, "Are you blushing?" She asked point blank, not even trying to make this more comfortable for the redhead.

"Well, you don't get to have a goddess this close every day, huh?" Kate managed to save her reputation; well at least a little bit.

"True." Diana let the last person walk by and took a step backwards, giving the other woman room to breathe.

"So, Kate, what kind of information?"

"About the new Gotham villain..." She didn't have to try hard to cover her identity as Batwoman but she always felt that it was harder with other heroes. Who was she kidding, Alex Danvers figured it out in no time.

"Want to join the crime fighting party?" Diana's laughter was energetic, her eyes roamed Kate's body as if she was deciding if the smaller woman could even fulfill the role of the hero.

"Maybe if you could teach me few moves." The redhead joked back, watching Diana in awe when she threw her head back and laughed; not caring that people were staring at them.

"Well, when are you free?" The Amazon kept the wide grin on her face.

"Tomorrow?"

"Alright." Wonder Woman had to fight really hard to not give into another wave of laughter as the face of the woman in front of her covered a huge spectrum of emotions in a few seconds., "The Kane building? Around noon?"

"Did...did you just agree?" She choked out.

"You thought I wouldn't?" Diana put her hand back around Kate's waist; walking towards a group of men, taking her companion with her, "Why would you ask if yo-"

"I thought we were just joking around." The redhead scolded herself immediately after the words left her mouth, thudding in her head returning with a bigger intensity.

"Relax." One of the waiters stopped and took the empty glass from Diana's hand, "I won't force you to go."

Kate didn't say anything after that, clearly caught up in her thoughts. How dangerous would it be to play this game? She already tried the double life once and it didn't work out great. Unfortunately, she didn't have any super powers at her disposal; she couldn't just go around and reveal her identity as Batwoman.

"Diana!" A familiar voice pulled her back to reality.

"Colonel Kane! It's nice to see you again." Diana was dragged into a quick hug.

"Dad?" Kate was looking at them, puzzled and maybe a little outraged that her dad never mentioned the fact that he knew Wonder Woman; or that they are at this level of friendly.

"You already met my daughter? I hope she wasn't bugging you too much." He practically snorted when Kate started pouting.

"Nonsense." Diana's hand drifted from Kate's waist up to her arm where she gently squeezed the bare skin before adding, "She's wonder-ful."

"Oh god…" The redhead rolled her eyes at Diana's bad joke but she couldn't stop the giggle fighting it's way out.

"Well then...I'll see you tomorrow?" The Amazon tilted her head and patiently waited for the answer; sparkling brown eyes looking directly at Kate.

"O-of course." She nodded, feeling her whole body melting under Diana's hopeful gaze.

"Great." She took a step forward and leaned in; making sure that no one else could hear her, "You can stop blushing now, Kate, I wasn't that close this time."

Without further delay, Wonder Woman said goodbye to the colonel and left to talk with other guests. Kate was staring after her, unintentionally ignoring her dad for a couple of seconds. Her breathing was ragged, she gulped several times but it didn't help with the dry throat. A strong arm locked around her shoulders and she finally turned to pay attention to the man standing next to her.

"What was that about?" He failed to hide the smug expression on his face, "Did my daughter just score a date with Wonder Woman?"

"Dad, please…" Kate groaned, walking towards the changing room to pick up her jacket.