Disclaimer: I do not own any DC characters. However, the plot is mine.

FINDING LIBERTY

I wrote this story many years ago. Probably a little over 8 years. Well I was a good length into my fic and then my brother erased it from our home computer. Needless to say I was POed. I gave up on it cuz I didn't want to try and rewrite everything. Well, lately it's been stuck in my head for some reason, so now I've been writing it again. Of course the dialogue won't be exact, but I know where I'm headed. Okay, there aren't really any pairings now. When I first wrote this I was not intending a Selina/Clark relationship. But now, I guess we will see how it goes. If you have any thoughts, just review and I'll respond in kind. I'm posting this cuz I'd like to see how others find it. Thanks for reading.

Short Summary: Selina Kyle leaves Gotham in search of a new adventure.

Prologue: Stiff Goodbyes

"What are you doing here?" The gruff voice asked once the door to his car opened to reveal the figure inside.

"Now Batman, is that anyway to greet a lady? Try again. And this time with a bit more… charm." The woman finished with a grin. She sat perched on the passenger side of the Bat mobile.

"What do you want Catwoman?" Batman asked in his no nonsense voice.

Selina Kyle emerged from the vehicle with a pout on her delicate features. "You're no fun anymore Bats." She walked closer to him, swaying her hips seductively. Upon reaching him, she raised her hands to his chest, but he moved away. She frowned. "You don't play with me like you used to." There was a slight pause. "Not since forming the Justice League." She finished, scrunching her face as though the name left an awful taste in her mouth.

Batman regarded her for a moment, and then swiftly moved to the driver's side of the Bat mobile. He tossed in a small radio device that looked to be busted. He resisted a sigh. He was tired and aching all over and ready to head home for the night. "Why are you here Selina?" He stared at her seriously.

She folded her arms, not at all pleased with his manner of addressing her. It made her feel like a nuisance. And that's something she's never been to him. Not even when he was chasing her all around town. She looked to the side, refusing to keep eye contact. "I just thought I'd see you one last time before I left."

Batman narrowed his eyes. "Where are you going?"

"Away." She answered cryptically.

His eyes narrowed further. "Is there a heist involved?"

She turned to him with a glare. "Always quick to jump to the negative, I see." She stated. She shook her head with a tiny laugh. But there was a hint of hurt shown in her eyes.

Batman noticed. "Selina…" He started softly, but was quickly interrupted.

"Batman!" A voice shouted from above. Both parties turned to the new arrival. Wonder Woman halted mid-air, startled to find Catwoman there.

"Yes?" Batman asked to bring her attention back to him.

Wonder Woman pulled her gaze from Catwoman and turned a questioning one towards the Bat. "We're needed at the tower. You were not answering your com-link. So I..." She did not continue, feeling odd at their relaxed proximity to eachother.

"My com-link is fried." He paused, then continued. "I'll be there." Was his reply, not at all revealing the fatigue he was feeling. When Wonder Woman didn't take her leave, he clarified, "I'll meet you there."

Diana looked hesitantly to Catwoman, then back to Batman "Are you certain?"

"Of course he is." Catwoman voiced with her Cheshire grin. She was unnerved that one of the Justice Leaguers was here in Gotham. And she didn't like being ignored. She misses the day when it was just her, Batman, and his little Bat family.

Batman gave Catwoman a look that meant to be quiet. Catwoman merely shrugged her shoulders. He then looked at his colleague still hovering above them. "Very." Was all he said.

Wonder Woman flinched at his tone. It was like he didn't want her there. She glanced to Catwoman once more. Clearly puzzled by this thief's presence. 'Why hasn't Bruce escorted her to jail?' She wondered to herself. "Very well. I will see you shortly." With the nod of his head, she left.

"Goodness!" Catwoman broke the silence. "Never thought I'd see Wonder Bra herself in person. I feel so honored." Batman glared at her reproachfully. She grinned, "What?"

He said nothing and entered the Bat mobile. "I have to go." Before closing its top, he looked at her. "If I find out you're up to something Selina, I will come for you." He warned.

She leaned down over the passenger seat to bring her face as close to him as she could. "Promise?" She replied huskily. She puckered her lips and lightly kissed his top one. "Goodbye Bats." She pulled away and slinked off into the shadows.

Batman stared after her. He will find out where she's headed when he got back to the cave. 'But right now…' He closed the top to his car and pulled away. '… I'm needed elsewhere.'