"Mr. Wayne, there seems to be some trouble uptown in Gotham City. It appears that Catwoman and The Joker have taken over Gotham National Bank. Shall I ready the Batmobile?" Alfred politely asked Bruce.

"At once, Alfred." Bruce turned on the television to see The Joker and Catwoman on the live news. They had spray painted in green something on the roof. He heard the news reporter say the word 'riddle' and as the camera panned closer Bruce saw that she was right.

What did the claw and clown do?

Was it the conundrum goon?

All will be revealed soon.

Just as soon as clue number two!

Bruce studied the riddle and realised two things- The Joker and Catwoman are working with The Riddler and he's got to stop them before they hurt anyone. Bruce ran out of the research lab and into the batmobile.

I'm going to stop them and teach them a lesson, Bruce thought. One way or another.

…

"There's nothing quite like an evening robbery, am I right?" Jack said as he giggled with delight. Selina muttered a reply and The Joker sensed something was up.

"What's up, kitty cat? Something bothering you? I thought you were the one for a little bank-robbing fun..." asked Jack.

Selina gave up pretending. "You know what it is? I don't like what you're doing with Ivy and Harley. I love them both equally and I can't stand seeing them being fooled by some clown. That's what's up, dick."

"What on earth are you talking about, Selina?" Jack questioned, acting confused.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about, Jack. You're publically with Harley but seeing Ivy on the side." Selina walked to the other side of the hall and looked at her watch. "I think you better make your mind up, Joker, which one is it? Ivy or Harley?HasrlyHasrl

Jack opened his mouth to answer but was silenced by a right hook delivered by the caped crusader. "I've had it up to here with you, Joker, and you, Catwoman. I never thought you'd be helping this wacko with his plans." He whispered in his husky voice. Selina got on her feet and flicked out her claws.

"Bring it on, batboy. I've been waiting for you." She said sensually.

Batman ran towards Catwoman, with a plan to grab her arms and pull them behind her back. She dodged his tackle and as he turned around she grabbed his face and dug her nails into his cheek slightly.

"Oh, I'm sorry, baby. Am I hurting you?" She whispered. He tried to push her into the wall and handcuff her but she kicked his chest away from her and flipped back near the spiral stairs. Selina hissed and climbed up the stairs and upon reaching the top she jumped up and swung from the ceiling's lights across to the other side of the room. She sat down on the top of one of the stalls and purred at Batman.

He was contemplating different methods of reaching her when- CLONG! Joker's laugh was heard as the Batman fell to the ground.

"Crowbars! The best way to take out your local batbrain!" He laughed as Selina jumped down to help tie Batman to a chair.

…

Bruce opened his eyes and saw the two villains staring at him. He breathed deeply.

"We'll let you ask three questions, only three, and then you will receive the second clue. How does that sound?" asked Selina.

Batman nodded in agreement and The Joker laughed. "I suggest you ask your first question because I'm losing patience, baby."

To be continued…