I know I had to update this chapter like last week but I had some difficulties with writing it, even though it's not even a very long one. Again, thank you so much for your feedback, it really means a lot:D Also, big thanks to swiftbolt99 for helping me out with this chapter, and I'm very happy you find the part where Selina is fascinated with Bruce's jawline hilarious.

shadychef, I'm glad you liked the scene between Alfred and Selina. It was kinda swiftbolt's idea as well as the part where she asks Alfred some info about the super max prison. But the rest of the conversation was my own idea. LOL

Anyway, enjoy reading this update:D


Chapter 11: Running for it

Thomas is still driving around in the stolen car when he hears Bruce's press conference over the radio. When Bruce announces he will work closely with the FBI and will not stop before they found his brother, Thomas knows he has to do something.

A short time later a motorist sees a car going off road and speeding towards the lake. Recognizing it as the stolen Wayne car, the motorist calls the Gotham field office and leaves an anonymous tip for the FBI.

Thomas climbs outside the car and out the lake before bolting from the area. As he's running as fast as he can, his phone rings and soon he picks up, the head of the council barks into his ear.

"Thomas, you are deviating from the mission, return to Gotham immediately and finish your task!"

Thomas pants exhausted into the phone while still running; "Forget the task, Bruce Wayne is too powerful for me to face right now! Also, I'm not in the mood to face his psycho girlfriend again, unless you're willing to send me support."

The head of the council replies, aggravated; "Support? You want more support?! We are putting our necks out here to clean your mess! How could you be so stupid to live-in with that George Anderson kid?!"

Thomas stops for a moment and gasps; "What do you mean?! If he'd done something that's not my fault. I told you earlier about him and you said not to worry!"

"That's because we didn't know he was actually the same kid that did some research about us in the past!" the head of the council snaps back. "He told Bruce Wayne and his girlfriend a little too much when they broke into the apartment and took your laptop! We send an agent who confirmed to us the boy made a very terrible fall from the roof when he tried to flee!"

Thomas gasps in shock and a sudden sadness washes over him. He never wanted George to get hurt. He was actually the first person who acted nice to him. Treated him as a younger brother, or even a younger friend.

Then the head of the council delivers another shocking news to Thomas.

"Due to the fact that we've been labelled as domestic terrorist, we are not willing to show our hand any more than we already have. As far as we concerned, this is a fight between you, Bruce Wayne and his allies."

Thomas can't believe his ears and barks angrily; "You're going to let Bruce's little press conference stop you from projecting your power?!"

"Launching another direct assault on Bruce Wayne now would give the U.S. government a big enough excuse to come at us with everything they got. That is an unacceptable risk. The survival of this council comes before anything else. Find a way to complete your mission, or we will disown you."

The call ends after that instantly and Thomas stares at the phone in his hands, grumbling; "It sounds like you already have." Then he slams the phone on the ground and starts running again.

Back at the manor Alfred had control over the kitchen again and had prepared a proper luncheon. When he brought it into the study for the teens, Bruce invited Agent Hayes to join them.

Agent Hayes obviously shows resistance to the idea and says; "My job is only ensuring your and Cat's safety."

The woman is about to walk away but Selina quickly counters; "We understand that you have a job to do, but that doesn't mean you have to be stiff about it. You have plenty of men with high powered weapons covering this place. If something pops up they can call you up on the radio."

The girl drops her butt onto the couch and stares at Hayes for her response. The woman shifts awkwardly on her feet and looks at Bruce who adds more gentler than his defacto-girlfriend; "I don't see you just as the head of our security, I see you as a critical member of our team as well. So please, join us."

Hayes looks at the boy and can't help to smile a little. Selina rolls her eyes and fights the urge to punch him. That silly idiot really started to get good with words.

Not wanting to hurt Bruce's feelings, Hayes accepts their invitation and sits down beside Selina, even though she's not sure. A second ago she looked like she wanted to attack her, but then again, why wouldn't she? She also had let the girl walk into the garden to have an encounter with their weaponry. Payback won't be far away, right?

Bruce notices the stiff, awkward atmosphere between the two females and decides to be the first to strike up a conversation.

"So Agent Hayes, what made you decide to become a federal agent?"

The woman smiles and replies; "Well, that is a long story but I guess a quick summary would be okay." Bruce nods and takes a sip from his juice. Hayes swallows and tells; "When I was little my parents abandoned me and I started to spend most of my time wandering the streets of Gotham. Then Foster Care came along and I got adopted by a loving family with a long history of serving in the FBI and that is actually why I found my inspiration to become a fed as well."

"Selina lives on the street ever since she was little as well," Bruce says not even noticing the very angry look the girl of his topic throws at him. Hayes however does notice it and decides not to ask. Luckily she doesn't have to because a voice calls her over the radio.

"Agent Hayes, this is Security Team One, we got a situation at the front gate."

Bruce, Selina and Hayes jolt up from their seats and Hayes grabs the radio, asking; "What is it?"

"We intercepted a young man trying to climb over the wall. He's bleeding horribly but refuses medical help!"

Agent Hayes meets the teens worried eyes and then asks over the radio; "Does he have any weapons on him?"

"Negative, we searched him and he's clean. He keeps identifying himself as George Anderson and wishes to speak to Selina Kyle or Bruce Wayne."

After that report, Agent Hayes looks over to the teens again and Selina gives her the 'it's okay' nod and Bruce adds they know him."

"He's good, let him in," Hayes finally says and tells the team to bring him to the front door where they will meet him.

A few minutes later they see George flanked by two federal agents and holding his waist that seems to bleed horribly. Selina runs up to her stepbrother instantly and forces him to let her take a look at the wound.

"What happened?!"

George tries to object and says to relieve the tension; "Hey Selina, since when do visitors to Wayne Manor get greeted by men with M4-A1s, vehicle mounted fifty cals, and subjected to security searches?"

"Sorry about the harsh welcome, but the stakes are pretty high right now," Bruce explains.

Selina still tries to take a look at the wound and barks; "Could you stop moving and tell us what happened?!"

"Well, it so happens that the people your evil brother works for has recently added me to the list of people to give grief too. An assassin agent arrived soon after you two left and I nearly escaped through the window. My climbing skills failed on me since the roof had been too slippery which made me soon realize, I need to work on my landing skills as well. I fell on top of a few bins, sprained my ankle a little and for some very odd reason, someone had thrown something sharp into their garbage."

Bruce can't help and chuckles; "Yes well, this is Gotham. But please come in and let Alfred at least tend your wounds and we will talk more in the study."

George nods agreed and tries to shove his worried stepsister out of the way but she won't let him win that easily. She ushers the two federal agents away and flanks one of George's side as they enter the mansion, and mutters angrily; "Couldn't you make a phone call or something? I mean, how hard is it to search for Bruce Wayne's number in the phone book? No, instead of calling us to pick you up you decide to limp around the city and then climb over a wall. They could have shot you like a pigeon, you know that, right? I mean, they even have that horrible ray thing that could have turned you into fried kebab!"

"Miss Kyle, would you please let the man sit?!" Alfred cuts her off and ignoring the dirty look she threw at him afterwards. "Make yourself useful and get me the first aid from the kitchen and some clean water and towels."

Selina throws the worst stink-eye at the butler and snorts; "Since when did I become the butler- Selina quickly stops talking when she sees Alfred's look and turns on her heels to get the stuff he's needing.

"Wow, I thought it was impossible but you actually made it possible. Selina hardly listens to anyone," George smiles which quickly turns into a flinch when Alfred takes a first look at his wound.

Alfred mutters as reply; "Trust me, it took longer than you think to let that cheeky minx know I'm stronger than her." Then Selina returns with the stuff and Alfred starts cleaning the wound. Luckily the wound wasn't very deep and his internal organs weren't harmed but he did need a shot for lots of different bacteria's that can be found around garbage.


Hours later George returned into the study after a good sleep. Bruce demanded him to take one to get his strength back and George didn't dare to disobey his stepsister's defacto-boyfriend. Especially not because she was in the room when Bruce demanded it. The look on her face warned him enough.

"Well Bruce, you're right. I feel much better after this nap," George says as he enters the study and sits down onto the couch. "Also, I've been thinking. If you want to have me, I'm willing to join your team and find that scrawny, traitorous brother of yours."

Bruce frowns; "Why? Don't get me wrong, but you're already wounded enough."

"Well," George starts and clears his throat. "The first mistake Thomas and this secret council made is to send that missile into your manor. Not only you and your butler but also my stepsister would've snuffed out if that missile exploded. Their second mistake was to send that assassin at my place. If he had come sooner you and Selina would have still been there. That's why I decide to ask your permission to join in this mission."

Bruce smiles; "Of course you can. I'm glad to have you in our team, right Selina?"

"Sure, you're on board, but let me make a few things clear," Selina says and looks seriously at the young billionaire and the young man. "You both are special to me in your own way. George like a brother and Bruce as my cute little billionaire and I won't tolerate any infighting on the team especially over me. So that means you won't threaten Bruce to treat me right or else you're going to feel my boot up your ass!"

After that Selina darts her eyes to Bruce who can't help himself and hides a giggle because for once, someone else gets put in his spot by Selina. But his giggle soon melts as he sees Selina's stink-eye.

"And that goes for you too, Bruce! Did I make myself clear?!"

George and Bruce nod and reply in unison; "Yes ma'am!"

Agent Hayes is impressed at Selina's ability to ensure that the boys in her life remember who the boss REALLY is.


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