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Chapter Three – Cat Claws

Can you believe what that-that stupid girl did? She not only accuses me of flirting with that stupid hothead Warren Peace but then she throws a dig at me about my mom! I now know how arch enemies are made and if she wants to keep pushing it she will find out how hard I can push back!

On a lighter note I found out that Athena's little crush, Will Stronghold, was dating that peace loving hippie, Layla. I can't say that I don't feel bad for her but yet again she could a lot better in my opinion. I wish the same thing could be said about that Melissa chick. Besides the fact I wanna rip her face off she was hitting on Damian after her supposed boyfriend Warren wasn't around. Apparently she isn't dating him because she likes him but that she was dating the hottest bad boy in the school, well until Damian showed up. There is no way I'll let that girl put her cold hands on my brother, even if I'm going to kick his butt later for stopping me from destroying hers.

Oh get this, we got a phone call after we get home from school and guess who it was? That's right that stupid girl! I silently mouthed that Melissa was on the phone for Damian surprisingly he shook his head no. So I told her that he wasn't home because he had a hot date with some random girl, I just made up a name. She sounded so heart broken, boo hoo ya cheating skank! So I sat by the phone most of the evening because I hoped Jason would call, but when the phone rang instead of Jae I hear the voice of Warren. He tried to make some silly excuse that he wanted to make sure I'd given a valid phone number before letting his brother talk to me. What a jerk, I practically raise Jae and he's suspicious of me? Before I could unleash a verbal barrage he put my brother on the phone.

It felt so good to talk to him as a flood of emotions filled me from happiness, sadness, anger, and hope that one day soon we will see each other again. We talked for a couple of hours and It was great to find out that he was being treated well. Also he cleared up a few of the assumptions I'd made about Warren. Apparently he was a very caring and protective older brother. I also found out that the one time Melissa had met him was when she came over unannounced and practically pushed her way into the house thinking Warren was cheating on her with another girl at school. Warren got rid of her and told him he really wished he could end it with her. He said that Warren wasn't answering her calls anymore in the hopes she gets the hint. Man is Damian in for it if she does the same with him! Well time to get on the jet for my second day of Sky High drama!

Helena put her tablet back into her bag and left her room in Wayne manor. Running down long staircase she saw Alfred at the door smiling as always. "Not flying us today Alfred?"

"No, I am afraid not young miss. Your father hired a new pilot at my request. I simple have too much to do in the day. Don't worry he is a skilled pilot and will get you there and back safely." Closing the door behind her, Helena ran to the jet.

As she climbed the steps and boarded the jet, she smirked at Damian as he took his seat. As the jet took off she leaned forward, "So are you ready to have a day full of fun and adventure with Melissa chasing you all day?"

Without looking back he quipped, "Not my type, she's pushy and I don't respond to pushy people."

"I'm glad you're smart enough to see through her ruse, yet I can't help but feel a little sorry for the guy. After all it doesn't seem like he's all that into her." Helena sighed. Everything about the brooding teen had rubbed her the wrong way, but the way her brother spoke of him, made it seem like there was a completely different person underneath the rough exterior.

"Yeah well guys like Warren and me know how to deal with crazy chicks."

Helena cocked her eyebrow, "I'm surprised you have any experience with girls."

"I was raised by the Assassins League up until recently, remember? I had training in everything." His gray eyes expressed the serious nature of the comment.

Helena let out a small laugh at the thought of his first day of training in the art of women.

"I can't believe Will has a girlfriend," Athena pouted," and I can't hate her because she's so sweet."

"Why not? If you want something you fight for it." Damian spun his chair around to face his younger sister.

"Damian-you know I can't hurt people or do something to hurt them. Mother and the Goddess would be disappointed. Besides I'd probably hurt her real bad even if I gave her a finger poke." Athena responded softly, she knew she would hurt Layla and didn't want that.

Helena shook her head and spun her chair to look out the window. Soon the jet made a right turn as the school came into view on the right side. The sounds of the landing gear lowering came from below the seats shortly followed by the thump of the jet landing. After it was done taxiing the door opened and all three left the jet. As she passed by a tree she heard Layla call to her. Looking over she saw Will and Layla sitting on a branch, "Helena, we'd love it if you joined us."

"Why are you two up there? Class is going to start soon and it looks like a pretty long jump from up there." Resting her left hand on her hip and scanning the tree.

"Oh don't worry about that. If we wanted down quickly Will can carry me and fly down, or I could do this." The tree began to shrink in front of Helena and soon both Layla and Will were standing in front of her.

"So, I assume that's your power Layla. It can be handy in a pinch or when you need shade on a hot day." Smiling she adjusted the trap of her book bag.

"Yes and sometimes it does come in handy." Layla laughed as she leaned against Will who stood awkwardly.

"Hey, um sorry about that whole Melissa thing yesterday, she can kinda get out of control with new people or other people in general." Will folded his arms.

"Yeah, she's not really our friend she just showed up at our table one day when she and Warren started dating. We only let her hang around because Warren's our friend despite our own feelings," Layla admitted.

"Well, I understand you don't want to be mean, but did you did notice how she was flirting with Damian when Warren left?" Helena crossed her arms in frustration. She may be new to the school but seemed to get the idea these three really didn't like Melissa.

Will's face turned red with anger, "She did what? Was that before I got there?"

"Calm down Will, I'm sure it was harmless." Layla tried to diffuse his anger.

"Harmless or not she seems to think she can get away with acting like that. I may not know him that well but there's no way the guy's that submissive. My brother told me Warren is getting fed up with her but hasn't found a way to break it off, maybe we should have an intervention or something" Helena made a halfhearted joke about the intervention but they all knew something needed to be done about Melissa.

As the three walked into the school, Helena saw Damian hanging out with Athena and Carrie. She remembered his remark from earlier regarding pushy people and wondered if he liked Carrie. It would just be too perfect if Damian had a thing for the daughter of Superman. Looking at her she seemed unimposing with her short stature and athletic frame. While not as tall as her father she did reach five feet six inches. Her blue eyes stood out almost as much as her red hair, Helena hated to admit it but Damian and Carrie would make a cute couple.

Will and Layla went on to their first class as Helena approached Damian and tapped him on the shoulder. His gray eyes shone with annoyance as he looked over his right shoulder, "Don't give me that look, I have a proposition for you. "

"What could you possibly have that I want?" Damian seemed uninterested at what she wanted to say.

She leaned forward and whispered, "I know of a way we can get crazy Melissa off your back and open the door for you to hook up with Carrie."

Damian grabbed her by the armand pulled Helena away from Athena and Carrie. "What's this proposition and how the hell did you figure out my feelings toward Carrie?" He growled.

"Whoa calm down their buddy. Believe it or not, you're not that hard to read," Helena saw the flash in his gray eyes, he was getting angry. "Okay, so we know that she's a cheating hoe and is interested in dating the hottest guy in school for the prestige. Frankly, you being the son of the Dark Knight is a bigger deal then Warren being the son of the Barron. So all you have to do is lead her on, get her to confess she likes you more than Warren and use this micro recorder to catch her every word." Helena opened her hand revealing the small device.

Damian looked at her hand then rubbed his chin while looking back at Carrie then back to Helena, "So you want me to basically set a trap, force a confession, and come out smelling like a rose? Sure I'll do it, it'll be fun." Taking the micro recorder he put it in his jacket pocket and winked.

She shook her head and smiled, "I had a feeling you couldn't resist. You don't think it will be hard to get rid of her do you?"

"Naw, but did you think about Warren's possible reaction? He's a fire type and regardless of whether he wants to be with her or not you're sure he won't roast me alive for leading her on?" Damian put his hands in his front pant pockets.

"Are you saying you can handle a silly little pyro kinetic?" Helena smirked

Damian gave Helena a deadpan look, "I've fought tougher forest fires, I just need to be prepared is all."

"Don't worry 'little brother', you expose her for who she is and you have nothing to fear. However a word of advice, wear your fireproof underwear just in case." Winking at him she walked to her first class smiling the whole way.


*break*

The day passed as it did every day and soon Helena was sitting with her new friends at their favorite lunch table. Across from her sat the always stoic Warren, looking down at his food and deep in thought. Warren seemed annoyed by her bouncing her leg and shot a dirty look. Giving him one back she heard Damian whispered into her earpiece, "I'm outside of the cafeteria. Ice Queen is on approach"

Helen turned her head as if she was going to cough and whispered, "Okay let me know where you two are going." Facing Warren she cleared her throat to get his attention, "So, Jae and I had a good talk the other day, wanna hear what he told me about you?"

He furrowed his brow, "No."

"Oh c'mon it's really juicy stuff, are you sure?" Helena taunted.

Frustrated Warren sat up straight and leaned forward on the table, "What did the little snake tell you?"

A quick flash of anger filled her as she glared at him, "Don't you ever call him a snake he's a much better person than you'd ever be!" Softening her tone she smiled, "But perhaps we shouldn't discuss this in front of everyone, we wouldn't want them knowing all of your dark little secrets do we?"

He raised a dark eyebrow, "What could he know that my friends don't already know?"

Helena smirked, standing up, "How about you get up and I'll explain as we go for a walk."

"Why Ms. Wayne you wouldn't be hitting on me, would you?" He mocked.

Helen spoke through clinched teeth, "Why yes, Mr. Peace I'd love to spend time alone with you. Maybe if you're good you could get lucky!"

Warren got up quickly and felt a blush creeping up his neck, "What did the little brat tell you?"

"Like I said, walk with me." Helena led the way out of the cafeteria followed by a fuming Warren. She could feel her heart race with excitement at the idea of busting that Ice Queen Melissa. As the two walked down the hall she soon heard a conversation going on between Damian and Melissa and pinpointed where the two were before stopping and turning around to face the annoyed Warren.

"Okay we are in the hallway, spill it!" Warren demanded.

"Hey now, calm down there hothead." Folding her arms and leaning against the wall she smirked, "All he told me was that you're a pretty cool older brother and have made him feel welcome in his new home. He did however mention that you hate your girlfriend Melissa, but are afraid of breaking up with her because you fear being alone. " Helen could see him growing angry as she continued. "Oh and even though you like to give off this 'devil may care' attitude you actually have feelings deep down in there and he can see what your friends see, a good person."

"He told you all of that?" Warren's expression changed to wonder at what he heard before looking to the left and scowling. "Yeah well whatever, he can say what he wants."

"Well, some of it, you don't have to be related to see the truth. I've seen the way you ignore her when she's sitting at the table next to you. I understand that's the only way you communicate with any of your friends, but deep down I know it's just a front you put on to protect yourself" She stared into his eyes as he seemed to soften for just a moment before looking away again.

"I guess I should expect that from the daughter of the Dark Knight, able to pick up clues from anywhere." He looked down the hall and his eyes grew wide as he saw Melissa pinning Damian to the lockers. Damian had his arms up in a surrendered position looking in their direction. His gray eyes screamed help.

Helena followed his gaze and suddenly remembered why she was in the hallway in the first place. "You know what? I think I might just kill that girlfriend of yours myself, what the hell is she doing with Damian?"

Warren growled, "Not, if I get to the both of them first!" His hands lit with flame as it traced up his arms.

"Damian Move!" Helena screamed.

In his anger Warren threw a couple of fire balls at the two hitting the lockers above both of their heads. Helen saw Damian's eyes fill with momentary surprise as he slunk to the floor, was he actually afraid of Warren?

Melissa quickly turned around, looked back and Damian before running to Warren, "My hero!"

Helen couldn't contain her annoyance with Melissa, "Oh give me a break you dumb bitch, do you think I didn't see what was going on? I mean c'mon Warren she was totally hitting on Damian just now! Tell him Damian, how she's been calling you for days trying to get you to go out with her."

Damian stood speechless for a moment before uttering a response, "It's true, I kept telling her no but she insisted so when Helena suggested we do this i-"

"You did what?" Warren turned angrily to Helena who had a surprised look on her face at how easily Damian caved under pressure.

"So-so what if I did?" She folded her arms defiantly. "She's no good for either of you, she's a fraud and-"

"Save it, y'know for a moment there I thought I could really understand you but now I don't get you at all." Turning he stormed back into the cafeteria.

Melissa stood smugly in the hallway before turning to Helena, "Nice try, but it looks like this cat couldn't land back on her feet after a fall like that."

Helena walked closer to Melissa and got six inches from her face, "Haven't you heard the old saying don't mess with a cat because it has claws?" Looking into her eyes she could see Melissa look down at Helena's hands then back to her.

"Well it looks like this cat is no more than a helpless kitten with tiny claws like those." She sarcastically replied.

"I'm telling you now Melissa, stay away from Damian. If you don't I'll show you how sharp my claws really are." She glared in Melissa's blue eyes and she could tell that she wasn't going to budge.

"You can keep the little worm Warren is all the man I need." Turning around she calmly walked into the cafeteria leaving a smoggy trail at her feet.

"I do not like her Damian, and if Warren has any brains he'd dump her ass like he should." Helena turned and walked with Damian down the hall to their next class.


This is the hubby-I have revised chapter three, is it better? Does it give the story more pop? Review for chapter 4.1 revision!