Batwoman followed Diana out of the clock tower into the city. It was getting dark but it wasn't hard for her to keep up with the Amazon. At least it wasn't until the annoying thudding in her head returned with a much stronger force than before. She managed to ignore it at first and follow Wonder Woman around Gotham, however as they passed by the Kane tower the pain became unbearable and the Bat found herself plummeting down toward the street. Kate unable to move, an unwelcomed panic started growing in her guts. There was a slight chance that Diana was looking behind her and saw what was happening but the redhead didn't count on it. This wasn't a normal headache and now she certainly wished she had listened to her father and visited a doctor. The ground was getting closer and closer, Batwoman was surely getting some broken bones. She got mentally prepared for the impact, however before that could happen two strong arms wrapped around her and pulled her back up. In a couple of seconds she felt the solid ground under her and someone's body pressed into her side radiating an insane amount of warmth; Kate could only hope it was the Amazon.

"What just happened?" a soft and concerned voice filled her head, "Are you okay?"

"I...I…" Batwoman tried to talk but her throat was too dry. She managed to gulp few times even though it was obvious that it wouldn't help. At least it gave her time to prepare explanation for her sudden fall. Kate knew she can't just say that it was a headache, not after Diana saw her having the same issue at the gala. Even though back then it wasn't so bad she didn't want to risk anything.

"Should I take you back?" The Amazon caressed the Bat's jaw, forcing the other woman to face her. Although Diana couldn't say if she is looking at her since half of Kate's face was hidden behind the mask, the friendly gesture couldn't hurt.

"I just...really need to eat something." The redhead smiled, finally finding her voice.

"Are you sure that's all?"

"Definitely." Kate nodded, barely covering a loud whine. Moving her head was something that she should probably avoid in next couple of hours but there was no chance of doing it. Looking for Klarion was more important, getting rid of the worried expression on Diana's face was the second thing on her to do list, after that she could get some rest.

"Well then, let's get you some food." Wonder Woman smiled and helped her up.

Fortunately feeling the Amazon's body pressed closely against hers, supporting her like she didn't weight anything proved to be distracting enough from the string of pain currently ravaging her body. Kate could feel her back muscles going spasmodically stiff every couple of seconds but she could also feel Diana's abs flexing slightly when she was being picked up. The cold air was annoyingly stinging her face and the redhead was only hoping that no one in Gotham is looking up to the sky now. It would be hard to explain why Wonder Woman is flying around with Batwoman in her arms, also it's certainly not something that the criminals should see. Her gaze shifted back to the woman currently carrying her over the city, she curled closer into the warmth, trying to gain cover from the wind. There were so many emotions going through her head at the same time, her heart rate spiked up but her breathing remained calm and shallow. She was feeling weak and Batwoman doesn't feel weak. She was also feeling very safe and Kate Kane doesn't feel safe, she wish she could but it was never an option; until this moment. It would be crazy to think that the goddess wouldn't be able to protect her, on the other hand that wasn't something that Kate would want. She was more than capable of taking care of herself. Maybe it didn't look like that a few minutes ago when she was lifelessly falling to the street but she could. Something inside her was making her feel disgusted about the security that the Amazon provided and the redhead started moving in her arms, trying to find a way to escape. Diana never intended to make her feel uncomfortable, yet when she felt the Bat's subtle movements, she tighten her grip around her without any hesitation. After a few more metres she started her descent to the nearest roof. As soon as her feet hit the ground, Batwoman gathered all the strength that she had left and pushed her away. There was a sign of confusion on the Amazon's face and Kate instantly regretted the rushed reaction to the offered help.

"Didn't think that the Bat would be afraid of flying…" Diana joked but clearly she was upset about the situation. She wasn't sure if Batwoman got offended by what she did or if there was any other reason for this behaviour. It was in her nature to always help everyone and it was evident that the Gotham hero was in no state of getting to the food source on her own.

"I am not." The redhead answered, "I just think that...if we will separate, we can search more of the city."

"If you think that I'd leave you alone after…"

"I'm okay. Thank you for saving me from broken ribs but...there is a restaurant down on the street, I can pick up some food and continue searching." Kate tried to persuade the Amazon. She really didn't want Diana to leave, in fact she could spend whole night working with her and that's why Batwoman needed to go.

"You are just going to walk into a restaurant like this?" Wonder Woman asked surprised, referring to the Bat costume.

"It's Gotham, they are used to it."

"Are you sure? I don't mind going there and getting the food…" Diana offered and watched Kate burst into an adorable giggle.

"Right...like you get less attention than me with the way you look." Before her brain caught up with what she was saying, it was too late. The goddess curiously tilted her head to the side and waited, being once again entertained by Kate's antics.

"I...uuh-I should probably go now." The Bat said really slowly. She hated when guys were hitting on her like this and now she was the one who did it. Even though she really didn't mean any harm, it was hard to say what was going through the Amazon's mind right now. Kate could swear that she seemed somewhat pleased.

"If you encounter Klarion, how-"

"Take this." The redhead handed her a small communication device, "If I'll find him, I'll let you know...but…"

"But?" Diana reached for the device, her fingers briefly lingering over Batwoman's.

"It works both ways...if you find him-"

"I'll consider letting you know." Before she could start protesting, the Amazon walked over to the edge of a roof and added, "Now go get some food, wouldn't want to find you in the middle of the street in few hours."

What Wonder Woman didn't know was, that it wouldn't take even half an hour before that could happen. When the Amazon left, Kate took a couple of long breaths, slowly moving towards the fire escape staircase. She reached for the cold metal railing when her legs gave up on her. For the second time in last few minutes, the ground was getting closer and closer and the Bat was helpless. The last thing she perceived was the impact of her body to the cold roof; then it all went black.

"So...what now?" Tim asked unknowingly, looking at his girlfriend.

"Now? We can go through the footage from the last crime scene, hopefully we can find something to help." She exhaled and turned the Gotham news on one of the monitors.

"Didn't you go through that already?"

"Not the last one."

"This is Vicki Vale with latest news from Gotham! Is the city lost without Batman? Last night there was an incident in the museum of Antiquities. A group of armed criminals attempted to steal one of the items from the building while holding several civilians hostage. Thankfully another superhero was visiting and decided to show up just in time. Yes, Wonder Woman prevented them to take the precious artifact and saved the poor visitors. One of the eyewitnesses sent us this exclusive recording of Batwoman arriving at the crime scene with the note saying: 'You could say she was fashionably late and her skills were ridiculous.'"

Robin went a little closer and watched the news very cautiously. He could see Batwoman using the grappling hook. He could also clearly see that the part of the roof broke and it was hardly Kate's fault, yet the reporter used it to mock her. Tim growled and clenched his fists when the annoying grin of Vicki Vale appeared on the screen again.

"Maybe next time instead of putting our money to charity, we should pay for training of these so called heroes-"

"Turn it off."

"What a bitch." Barb scoffed and loaded up the footage from the last crime of the mysterious villain. Tim was awfully quiet, he always hated it when someone was mocking any member of the family. He tried to focus on finding anything that could help them identify this scoundrel.

"Wait…" He suddenly jumped towards the table, "Rewind it and watch this shadow."

"This?" Oracle asked, zooming in on the situation in front of them, "That looks like…"

"Can you zoom even closer?" Before he finished, Barbara already did what he wanted and the video started playing again.

"Tim...That's not...That's not possible." She turned to him, her eyes were wide with consternation.

"Call her." He said, rubbing his neck, "She should know why is he using her weapon."

Barb nodded and tried the comms; when she received only silence as an answer she tried to call Kate directly on her phone but even that didn't help. She took a deep breath and looked at the screen again. It was hard for her to accept that someone else from the Bat family could be evil. Even harder to accept that it would be one of her closest friends. If it really was true and Kate was the mysterious villain then there was only one person in the city who would be able to defeat her. However, Barbara knew that she will need more than a lousy video as a proof to ask Wonder Woman for help.

"Do you have files about the last fight between Batman and Klarion?" Tim asked all of sudden.

"I can find them, why? What are you thinking about?"

"It doesn't make any sense, there is no one else with a weapon like this." Robin was thinking out loud, "If Klarion is capable of using magic...maybe he...maybe he made her do it?"

"I'll find the files." Oracle nodded as she look into his hopeful eyes, "What if…"

"Don't." He dismissed the idea of Kate being evil without even thinking about it.

"Tim, we have to consider every option." Barbara deadpanned, her voice shaking.

"If it is really her." He put a hand on her shoulder and gently squeezed, "I will stop her, without hurting her."

"You seriously think, that you can just go and beat Batwoman." She frowned and put the notes on the big monitor.

"Someone will have to do it, Barb."

Without further conversation, both of them started going through the files. If there was anything that could help explain what is happening with Kate Kane, Oracle would not miss it; Although there wasn't much to begin with. Bruce kept the his notes short and most of it was just useless discoveries or personal observations. Tim was slowly giving up, he knew that Barbara was right, there was no way of him defeating Kate but he wouldn't let anyone else to do this job. His gaze fell at his girlfriend desperately trying to find even a smallest clue that would salvaged Batwoman right now. The Amazon would be able to overpower the Bat alone and most likely in matter of minutes but they all knew about her methods. Diana was against killing but if it was necessary she would do anything to protect the innocent. He ran his hand through Barb's hair, closing his eyes and already trying to figure out how they will tell all this to Bruce.

"Look!" Oracle's voice pulled him out of preparing his speech.

"Curse?" Tim whispered, quickly skimming through the text, "Robin started acting weird...headaches...Klarion is definitely controlling him somehow...cursed mask."

"Kate did suffer from headaches lately." Barbara exhaled, the happiness sneaking back into her voice.

"We have to try and get the mask off." He said, picking up his mask and getting ready to go.

"Wait...y-you can't…"

"There is no one else who can do it." Tim kneeled down in front of her, taking her hands into his, "I can do it."

"You don't know if the mask is enhancing her physical abilities, you don't even know if she is conscious…"

"Barbara…" He smiled and pulled her in for a kiss, "I have to do it, I have to."

"You don't have to prove anything to anyone, Tim...you don't even know where she is." Oracle shook her head, trying her best to persuade him to not go but she knew that this is the only chance. Of course they could ask Diana but she would certainly not play on coincidence. Unless they were sure that Kate was actually cursed, a fight with Wonder Woman could be deadly for their friend.

"You can find her...I can take care of her. As a team...like old times." He kissed her again before standing up and going to the secret exit.

"Just...be careful and come back." Barbara smiled sadly, turning back to the computer and working on finding the Bat.

Diana was on her way to the location of the second magical item. It took her a couple of minutes to get there, she used this time to retrace her day, which is a thing that was usually not necessary. This time though, her mind promptly drifted to her morning session with the daughter of Colonel Kane. The Amazon felt bad about leaving so fast and without any explanation, she enjoyed her time with Kate. On the other side, that was her job as Wonder Woman, whenever help was needed, she went there without giving it a second thought. That also meant, barely having enough time to do anything for herself, such as giving training lesson to a captivating young woman. She decided to do it at least once more before leaving Gotham. Then there was the situation with the Bat. Diana was glad that they managed to resolve the problems but she was feeling a little confused about the behavior of Batwoman. Although, most of the time Diana found human reactions irrational and for her, definitely amusing. The comms that she now shared with the Gotham hero were quiet. For some reason, it made her feel less worried. It wasn't a question of underestimating others but she was a goddess and her presence in a fight with Klarion would certainly be better for everyone; except him. She landed right next to the item, the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath. Some of the weight was lifted from her shoulders when she saw the item stand in it's place. However something seemed off, Wonder Woman looked around, analysing every corner and possible hiding place.

"I know you are here." Her voice echoed through the empty room.

"I am impressed…" The evil chuckle and a dull thump behind her was exactly what she expected.

"You are predictable." She turned on her heel, her hand resting near the lasso, while the other reached for the communication device, "I found him."

"I am afraid that your friend is not in reach, Princess." Klarion smiled, accompanied by meowing of his cat.

"I don't need my friend to take care of you." The Amazon smirked, "You'll never get the items, give it up now and save us both some time."

"See…" Klarion started walking around the room, her eyes not leaving Diana, "That's where we disagree. I am getting this one without a doubt."

"You seem awfully sure about that." Even though magic could not hurt her much, it was indisputable that the witch boy had a plan and she would be a fool to rush in.

"Well, what can I say...your friend was a great addition to the team."

"I...what?" Diana was caught by surprise.

"Your friend...the Bat, she's wonderful, isn't she? A little too stubborn for my taste but still an incredible helper." Klarion was enjoying the changing emotions on Wonder Woman's face.

"She would never help you." She scoffed. Batwoman was hard to read but one thing was undeniable, Bruce would not leave anyone evil in charge.

"Oh, I can be very persuasive. Want to see?"

Before Diana could answer a computer monitor lit up with a live feed from security camera near the Gotham museum. Upon closer inspection, she could recognize the redhead tying up hostages and putting them into a back of a truck. On the ground next to her, there was something dangerously reminding her of a huge bomb. Batwoman didn't get the package, her intentions were interrupted by someone else. Robin landed in front of the car, immediately gaining her attention. It didn't make much sense to the Amazon, she talked with the Bat, she should have noticed something amiss but she didn't and now all of these civilians were in danger; and now even Tim. Wonder Woman saw him fight before and she hated to come to this conclusion but if only half of what she heard about Batwoman was true, Robin would be dead in couple of minutes. When the redhead leaped forward and threw him across the street, Diana averted her gaze from the screen.

"What did you do to her." She growled at Klarion when he started giggling like crazy.

"Merely offered her a chance to join the winning side." He tilted his head with a cocky smile, "Because right now...right now you are losing."

"This is not over."

"Now who is the predictable one, I'd love to say see you at the Red Jar but it looks like you'll be busy for quite some time now, Princess."

There was no time left to deal with the little brat and Diana was very aware of that. She clenched her jaw and jumped into the air, flying rapidly towards Gotham. Klarion won the first round and he was right, she would hardly get to Red Jar of Calythos in time to stop him. The only soothing fact was that all items were needed to perform the ritual and there was would still be one more. The Amazon reached the city in a record time, however when she got to the museum her breath got stuck in her throat. Batwoman was straddling Robin's near lifeless body with a knife in her hand, wiping the blood from her jaw with the other one. Hostages were still in the truck but the cloth cover from the back was gone and they could all see what was happening around them. Without further hesitation, Diana flew down, her body crashing into the redhead. In a matter of seconds, she released the civilians, ordering them to run and proceeding into the middle of the street. Just in time to face the Bat who now had blood on more places than just her jaw. Nonetheless she was not fazed by that because as soon as her body regained some stability, Batwoman rushed towards the goddess, not thinking about the consequences.