Sorry sorry sorry for the ridiculously long wait for this update! I was stuck cleaning and then writer's block struck at the most inopportune time, but I have gotten through my writer's block by writing utter junk and figuring out what was good. I've been notified of a slight error on my part and I wish to correct it; the time period that's passed during this story isn't a few days, but actually weeks. I simply figured that most of the readers wouldn't be interested in every day details, so I apologize for that putting in the time that's passed. A bit of news to announce; my sister is writing an X-Men Origins fanfiction and will be using my account to post it. I will of course be giving her all the credit, and if you would like to get an idea of her OC, the OC's profile is on my profile along with all of the others.
Chapter 12: Can't you Understand how Awkward this is?
"Get back here, McGinnis!" Isis yelled as she ran to catch up with Terry.
"You're being slow and I don't plan on being late to class," Terry replied even though he slowed his pace in order to allow Isis to catch up. Catching up with Terry, Isis jumped up and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"So are you going to tell the original bat that you know who Catwoman is?" Isis whispered in his ear, giggling as she felt him shudder slightly.
"I have to, Isis, I promised that I would inform him," Terry replied quietly, "Plus, he said that he wants to talk to you," he continued while holding back his laughter at the cat-like whine Isis gave when hearing that.
"Oh that won't be awkward at all," Isis murmured into his shoulder. "Do you want me to get off your back?" Isis asked when the two of them were close to their last class.
"Oh I highly doubt Terry minds having you on his back, Isis," Max said when they reached the class. Laughing at the faint blush on Terry's cheeks, Isis let go and dropped soundlessly to the ground and walked with them into the classroom.
During the course of one class period the following occurred; 3 random students were singled out for falling asleep in class, 20 messages were sent between Isis and Terry which involved Isis freaking out about meeting the original Batman and Terry trying to assure her that nothing bad would happen, 5 messages sent to Terry from Max that caused Terry to blush repeatedly, and 2 complete mental breakdowns from Isis. All in all it was a basic class period for Isis, Terry, and Max. When the bell finally signaled release for the anxious teenagers, everyone rushed out to try and put as much distance between themselves and the school as possible. However, Isis and Terry moved at a more subdued pace towards a secluded area in order to allow Terry to call the original Batman. After a couple unanswered rings, Bruce picked up.
"What is it McGinnis?" Bruce immediately said.
"Well hello to you too," Terry said with a sarcastic tone causing Isis to give a slight giggle.
"What do you want?" Bruce questioned gruffly.
"I thought you might like to know who Catwoman is that's all," Terry said casually.
"You figured out who it is? That's a shock," Bruce said with slight astonishment tingeing his voice.
"Oh ha ha; so when do you want me to bring her over to meet you?" Terry replied.
"You have her with you?"
"Yep, looking at her right now as we speak."
"Bring her here now." And with that said, the line went dead abruptly.
"So what did he say?" Isis asked with a look of worry in her amber eyes.
"He said to bring you now, so let's get going," Terry said while grabbing Isis' hand gently, "Don't worry, nothing is going to happen. All he wants is to talk," he said gently while leading her to the borrowed car. The car ride was filled with a comfortable silence as Terry focused on the twists and turns of the old road leading to an even older home, and Isis looked out at the disappearing city scene that opened up the treed areas. "Isis, we're here," Terry said as he stopped the car and turned the engine off.
"Oh, o-ok," Isis said shakily as she exited the car. Staring in wonder at the monstrous mansion, she had to stop and compose herself before she shook herself to pieces. Walking with Terry in to the mansion, she couldn't resist looking at the décor that seem to shout that the owner had taste, and that taste was sophisticated.
"Bring her in here McGinnis," said a disembodied voice from the living room area. Walking into the living room, Isis did a double take when she saw Bruce Wayne sitting there acting as though nothing out of the ordinary is occurring.
"You're the original Batman!" Isis exclaimed while pointing an accusing finger at Bruce. Hearing a growl coming from behind her, Isis turned to see a black dog snarling at her. Freaking out momentarily, Isis jumped in to Terry's arms with a startled yowl. Catching her, Terry turned her away from Ace and sent the dog a glare.
"Yes, which makes you the elusive Catwoman that's been walking about for the past few weeks and distracting Terry from his duties as Batman. Ace, leave the poor girl alone, she wouldn't taste all that good," Bruce said while looking at Isis who did not remove herself from Terry's hold
"Hey now, I was helping Terry out when necessary. I just found it more amusing to mess around a little bit," Isis said while giving Terry a wink. "And can you do something about him? I don't feel like becoming dog chow," Isis said while pointing a shaking finger at Ace who continued to growl.
"Ace, come here and quiet down, she isn't going to cause trouble. Terry, why don't you go out and patrol while Ms. Isis and I discuss a few things," Bruce said. Noting the look of fright that passed over Isis' face at that suggestion, he took silent amusement in it.
"As long as you promise not to scare Isis too badly, and to keep Ace from eating her," Terry said while setting Isis back on her feet and walking towards the old Grandfather Clock and opening it to enter the Bat Cave.
"Nifty entrance you got there," Isis said as she watched Terry leave her alone with Bruce Wayne.
"Thank you. Now how about we focus on the real topic? Why did you become Catwoman?" Bruce said with a tone that said he was not taking anything but the truth.
"Well uh…you see…that's an interesting…I mean…uh…well how to begin…I didn't actually plan on becoming Catwoman, well actually I did, but not a first…you see…uh," stopping her ramblings when Bruce held up a hand, she looked down to the decorative carpet with a bright blush adorning her cheeks.
"Relax, Ms. Isis, there's no reason to be nervous. Why don't you start from the very beginning," Bruce suggested as kindly as he could. Taking a deep breath, Isis nodded and closed her eyes.
"It started while I was in Egypt with some family friends. I received a letter stating that my Grandmama passed on and that there will be a Will reading that I was invited to. So I left Egypt to go to the Will reading even though I barely knew my Grandmama. She left me her house and everything in it here in Neo Gotham. When I got here a few weeks ago, I was looking through the house. There wasn't much there to begin with. When I opened the closet in the master bedroom I saw nothing on the rack, so I checked the shelf, and that's when it toppled over and dumped the cat suit on me. I also found a ton of articles about the alleged Catwoman and her various heists and a picture of her in her cat suit kissing you," Isis said steadily.
"What was your Grandmother's name?" Bruce asked, knowing the answer already.
"Selina Kyle," Isis replied automatically, "Did you and her really have something going on behind the public scenes?" Isis asked cautiously.
"Yes. I never knew she had a child though," Bruce said while his mind went back to the nightly escapades he had with Selina.
"Yeah, my Dad, which is why I still have the Kyle surname," Isis said, still looking at the carpet, "I haven't spoken to him in awhile. He wasn't very happy with my decision to get spliced," she said while shrugging.
"You're spliced?" Bruce inquired.
"Partially; I had my senses heightened and had my balance and flexibility improved. I used to be a major klutz before I was spliced. My eyes were changed because of the splicing though, so now they're amber and the pupils will change. I can control the pupils though, but when I'm angry they'll change no matter what," Isis explained while looking at Bruce with her now changed cat eyes.
"Interesting decision on your part, though that would explain why Ace continues to growl at you. Where is your Father now?" Bruce asked.
"Not sure, he travels a lot. That's why I was with family friends," Isis stated while standing up and walking over to the mantle of the fireplace to look at some of the trinkets resting upon it.
"How irresponsible of him, leaving a child such as yourself alone. I would like to perform a test if you're willing to consent," Bruce said while easing himself out of the chair he was previously occupying.
"Depends on the test you want to perform," Isis replied when she turned to face him yet again.
"A simple DNA test; there's a possibility that Selina did not wish for me to know if she was pregnant. Though it would explain why Catwoman suddenly disappeared from the criminal realm," Bruce said thoughtfully as he walked towards the Grandfather Clock, Isis trailing behind him like a curious kitten.
"What will you do if the test says that you're my Grandpapa?" Isis asked as she trailed along behind him down to the bat cave.
"That will depend on you, but I will say this; Terry has been able to control the amount of crime in Neo Gotham with relative ease," pausing between his sentence to send a glare at Isis when she was about to interrupt, "but when you began to help him, the crime rate has gone down significantly. I would like to help improve your current suit and weapons to ensure that nothing happens to you and that Terry won't put himself in unnecessary danger," Bruce said casually as he stood by the medical table gathering the items needed to retrieve a blood sample. Staring at him as though he had two heads, Isis slowly made her way towards him.
"Wait, you want me to help? I thought you would freak out or something. I didn't think you would be so accepting of everything. I mean Catwoman was a thief during your reign as Batman and now you're trusting me even though I wear her emblem?" Isis asked with a confused tone as she held her arm out to Bruce so he could take the blood sample.
"Catwoman's name hasn't appeared in the tabloids saying she's a criminal. And with you helping Terry, instead of fighting him, I simply put two and two together and deduced that you're not interested in being a criminal," Bruce replied as though it was the simplest thing in the world. Placing Isis' blood sample into the computer, Bruce sat in his chair and monitored Terry's location and the information running across the screen. Isis, deciding that was boring, began to explore the bat cave. Looking at the preserved artifacts of Bruce Wayne's glory days, she began to think of what she wanted Bruce to do if the tests came back positive. After a few moments of looking, Isis felt the hairs on the back of her neck rise and she knew that she was being stared at. Sighing softly, Isis turned around to find Bruce staring at her.
"Do you have any idea how awkward all of this is? It's awkward enough waiting for test results that could determine if I'm your Granddaughter, but you also sent Terry away," Isis said, pouting when she mentioned Terry, "not to mention your dog wants to eat me!" she gestured wildly at Ace who had yet to leave Bruce's side.
"If you are my Granddaughter, then McGinnis better keep his hands to himself," Bruce replied while swiveling back towards the monitors, completely missing Isis' child like display of sticking her tongue out.
Cliff hanger at last, and you won't have to wait long to see the results, I give you all my word. Please review, those help me so much in making this story better for everyone.