Batman was not sure what Alfred was doing. But he had asked him to go to Happy Harbor and find the person who convinced Green Arrow to ask Black Canary. To say he wasn't curious would be a lie. Oliver only had a backbone when someone was being threatened or he was Green Arrow. And asking Dinah to marry him outside of costume would've taken a miracle. And it looks like a real holiday miracle.
That's why he was walking around Gotham. But being the vigilant of the night, he couldn't let anyone commit crime when he was around. He saw a woman with long black hair taking a necklace from a jewelry store. The owned didn't notice. He walked in and grabbed her wrist. Not much else to do when you're walking around as Bruce Wayne.
He grabbed the necklace from her hand.
"I'll take this," he said to the jeweler. The man nodded and Bruce paid him. He gave the necklace back to her. He looked at her face and realized who she was. The infamous Cat woman. Out of costume to and still stealing.
She gave him a glare and then pocketed the necklace.
"You normally where something when it's given as a gift," he said as they walked out. Waiting outside the jewelry store was now a horse and carriage.
"Hello. Love birds care for a ride?" he asked. Cat woman looked away not wanting to pay a dime, "It's free."
She perked up and got in the carriage.
"May I have the honor to know your name?" asked the driver. He sat dressed in a riding suit that looked similar to Alfred's. And a top hat with white gloves on his hands. Glasses covering his eyes. A glare made it nearly impossible to see them. But he could tell they were a bright shade of green that looked familiar.
"Selina," she said, "Selina Kyle."
The driver nodded, "Your boyfriend getting in?"
Bruce glared at him. A knowing smirk came to the driver's face. Soon he followed and got in too, sitting with one seat between him and Selina. The horses began to move forward. A smiling aura came from the driver.
"Lover's spat?" he asked.
"We are not lovers," said Selina. She was keeping up an icy wall.
"Really? Old Friends? Married couple?" he asked.
"No," said Bruce. He never considered Selina/Cat Woman a girlfriend like person. Did he? He relaxed a bit. Here they weren't Batman and Cat Woman. They were Bruce and Selina in a carriage being driven by a boy who knew what he was doing.
"Married couple?" Selina inquired. The driver shrugged his shoulders.
"You two have the, 'I care about the other aura and they know it but I don't want to show it in public.'"
Bruce saw a small blush creep on Selina's face. Bruce let out a small smile. Then a slightly embarrassed look as his stomach growled. It was as loud as Barry when he hadn't eaten in hours. The driver stopped in front of a restaurant.
"They have good food," he said as they got out. The driver smirked, "Don't forget to pay for the lady!"
He drove off down the road with his two beautiful horses. Bruce walked Selina inside thinking; maybe it won't be so bad.
The driver sighed as he guided his horses down the street. He frowned. This was not in the job description. He might be out with his horses and carriage but now he's playing matchmaker? He just wanted to go home. He wanted crash on his bed. It got really bad when he found out who was paying for him to do these routes. Not to mention tonight made him come all the way to Gotham. He couldn't even call Robin for company. He would laugh at him.
He looked to the side of the rode and saw a girl standing, if that's what you call it. She was barely holding herself up leaning on a telephone pole. She was wearing a grey jacket and black earmuffs with green arrows on them. The sleeve of her jacket was ripped and stained red. He pulled the horses to a halt and ran over to her.
"Hey! Are you alright? Wait no you're hurt. Need help?"
She looked up at him. Steely grey eyes looked at him. Her blond hair was messy; some stands going in front of her face. She looked at him with a look that would frighten anyone away.
"I have a first aid kit in the carriage. I promise I won't hurt you. I can even take you home if you want," he said trying to stay calm. Her steely grey eyes softened.
"I live at 231 Winchester road," she said. The driver sighed as she tried to walk. He sighed and carried her bridal style. Which was not an easy feat; she wasn't the smallest girl around.
He was able to get her seated in the back. He pulled out his emergency first aid kit. He quickly cleaned out her arm injury so he could get her in something warmer. He took out the jacket he was planning on wearing on the way home and slid it over her shoulders.
"Thanks," she said "I'm Artemis."
He stopped breathing for a second.
"I'm… Wallace."
She nodded as he put his jacket over her shoulders. It was black and had a batman symbol on it (gift from a friend).
He sat in the driving seat and began taking her home.
"Do I want to…? Could you tell me what happened?" he asked. He couldn't raise suspicion. Even with her.
"Uh, run in with someone."
"Ex-boyfriend?" he asked before stopping himself. He didn't know what else to say.
"Something like that," she mumbled. She shivered a bit. He patted the seat next to him.
"You'll be warmer if you come up here," he hated seeing people sick.
"There's only room for one."
"Hey, if my Grandfather could find away to fit two people our size here than we can too."
He stopped the cart and helped her up to the seat. They were sitting real close. He didn't feel cold and he doubted she did too. He was starting to rethink this. But he had to get her home. He started the horses again. He kept his hands firmly on the reins. But he felt Artemis grab his jacket so she wouldn't fall off the seat. He could feel his face grow hot.
His glasses were able to keep her from noticing the occasional glances he'd give her. They went in silence. It wasn't really awkward, it was indescribable.
"That's my house she," said pointing. Wally looked to see where she was pointing and she looked at him to say thanks for the ride when their lips brushed up against one another. She didn't look mad. But he was beyond surprised. She deepened it so it was a real kiss and not just brushing lips. He couldn't move. When she was done she jumped down.
"Thanks… Wallace," she said walking inside. He looked at Cinnamon and Toffee.
"Not a word. Not one word. If anyone finds out Arty kissed me," he sighed. He made them move toward a large Zeta beam to take them to a stable. When they were back in the stable, he removed everything for the horses and gave them a quick brush. He put the carriage in the back so it wouldn't get damaged before he went to the bathroom and began unchanging. He looked at himself in the mirror.
What did she see in him? They hated each other. Was it because she didn't see his eyes? They were as bright as always matching her green. He took off his hat to see his flaming red mess of hair dance about. It made his freckles stand out more. He took off his riding jacket. His muscles shivered a bit now being out of the material. He took off his gloves and put his fingers to his lips.
He couldn't believe Artemis just kissed him, Wally West. A small flare of warmth came to his cheeks. It wasn't like Artemis wasn't pretty, it was just, unexpected. And she was evil! A cute evil…
Wait no! Bad brain.
"I do not like Artemis," he said to his reflection.
"What?" said an all too familiar voice. Wally turned to see Roy standing behind him.
"Let's talk for a minute," said Roy dragging Wally to his car. Wally's eyes widened. This would not end well.
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