Diana sighed an angrily in her embassy office. She already had enough to deal with going to pointless UN meetings to hear petty bureaucratic squabbles, but Thermyscara needed to appear or it would look bad. Still she really wished she was back in Tartarus fighting Hades than having to deal with the personal backstabbing clash with the monotonous drabble she had been facing all week.

To top it off, she still had no clue what mission the gods had given her. Both Mr. Terrific and the Question could not figure anything out. The Question promised to do more research but she knew it was hopeless. The Question was good at finding conspiracy related stuff, not some divine war or apocalypse.

She almost guiltily wished a disaster would break out given her an excuse to leave her office and let her work out her frustrations. The training room still had not been replaced yet and Shayera kept taking all the equipment leaving with her no chance of expressing her outrage. She also had a feeling that Kal or J'onn had made sure to not task her on any missions. They were afraid she was going to lose her temper.

Diana almost crumbled the worthless report she was reading in her fist. She was tired of people treating her like some little girl. Sure she was new and innocent to Man's World when she first came, but that was years ago. She had learned and moved on, why couldn't they see that? It was almost as bad as Bruce sometimes.

How he would always rush to her aid whenever she was hurt. At first she was a little annoyed but thought it was sweet. Then she started loving it that she was able to get such a proud man to show so much concern and care. Now it annoyed her. Looking back it made her angry, for all she knew, Bruce was just doing it because he thought less of her.

She was a warrior not some damsel in distress that needed a knight to save her like those stereotypical patriarchal stories. But of course Bruce was always arrogant like that. The condescending wicked man who would belittle everybody. He never trusted anyone and could see the flaws of anyone but himself. Maybe the reason why he abandoned the League was because he felt they were too flawed for him…

Immediately she felt guilt with herself. No she knew Bruce was secretly hurting, whatever reason he had for forcing himself into isolation. But their friendship was beyond saving now. He rejected her help and her heart, the best thing she could do was move on. It was a shame she still had to do this date with him. Hopefully he would back out like he always did or it would be cut short and she could finally move on.

Deciding she could not get much work done at the embassy anymore she decided to go out for a walk. Her hair was tied up and she was in a professional business suit. All she needed were her fake glasses and she could blend right back into the public without attracting attention. It was amazing how oblivious some people could be.

Walking outside she decided to head to a little Italian restraint she was fond of. Normally she preferred Greek food, but this small restaurant had its charm. Besides, it was dimly lit so she would not get man guys gawking at her. She approached the matre' de who immediately recognized her.

"Ah Ms. Prince. I take it the usual table?"

"Yes. That would be nice."

A waiter came and led her to her favorite spot in the corner. Whenever she was in public for personal things she often went by the name Diana Prince. Bruce and Kal helped create it for her after the Thanargarian invasion when they realized that it would be good for Diana to have her own personal life outside the League. She enjoyed it actually. It allowed her to be herself without people looking up to her and already having preconceived notions without even knowing her.

She was too engrossed in the menu she did not notice a woman with a firm athletic build come to her booth and sit across from her. Something about the stranger seemed very feline and sneaky, like someone who could disappear when you were not looking. She had sharp green eyes that seem to be burrowing holes into Diana. But Diana was not intimidated.

"Can I help you?" Diana said in an attempt of nonchalance. She really did not want this woman finding out she was Diana of Thermyscara.

"Cut the crap, I know you are the Amazon Princess."

Diana closed her eyes and sighed. So much for privacy.

"Please can you keep it down? I really do not want the attention."

"All evidence to the contrary," the stranger shot back.

"Excuse me?" Diana asked trying to keep that vicious temper of hers down. For some reason she had an immediate dislike towards this woman.

"Do you know who I am?"

Diana studied her. She had an excellent memory and she never once recalled seeing this woman, but something about her seem familiar.

"No I am sorry. Perhaps you can enlighten me," Diana shot back while giving the woman an icy glare.

"We had a mutual friend in Gotham. I am Selina Kyle."

Immediately Diana knew why she despised this stranger. She always heard about the game of Catwoman and Batman. It sometimes made her a little jealous that Batman would not accept her when she was always there for him while he chased around this jewel thief who kept teasing him.

"Well I do not know when the last time you check, but Batman and I do not have any contact anymore-"

"Bull. He bought you at a date auction!" Selina hissed. For a minute Diana thought she was going to claw her face. It was like fighting Cheetah.

"Well you do not have all the facts. Bruce was sort of tricked into doing it. Believe me; neither of us want anything to do with each other anymore. That ship has set sail. He is all yours," Diana said quietly getting up to leave. She did not have to take this.

"He does not want me," Selina said, showing a little hurt behind her aggressive demeanor.

That startled Diana. Curiosity got the better of her and she decided to sit back down. This woman may be evil, but she was still a woman. Diana knew what it was like to have a heart broken by Batman.

"I am sorry," she said trying to show some sympathy.

"Don't be. I have seen him the past year. His heart is not in it anymore. Whatever happened to him has made him gone colder and more isolated."

"He has rejected love. It took me a while to accept it. We just have to move on."

"You do not understand. I can move on. I am here to visit my fiancé. I got engaged last week. We are moving to the West Coast next week. What hurts me is he needs to know how to love. As much as I have moved on, I still care for him," Selina opened up, tears began to swell in her eyes.

Diana decided her pride was no longer worth it and grasped the woman who she was thinking about hitting earlier by the hands to offer comfort. Selina continued on.

"And I know a part of him will always love me. We have had a special history together that no one can understand. But I need to move on. I need someone I know who will always love me back. Bruce can't do it. As much as it breaks my heart, I cannot be with him any longer."

Sighing Diana attempted to offer some counsel, "Sometimes we do all we can for the people we care for and they still won't change. All we can do is move on."

"You do not understand. I gave up because I knew I could not change him anymore. I could not get him to feel love again. But you can. That is why I am here. I am sorry I came off as aggressive to you at first because some jealously in me flared up."

This revelation had caused Diana to freeze. Here was Catwoman, Batman's own primary love interest, telling her that she, not Catwoman was the one who could get Bruce to love.

"You got the wrong one. Our ship has already set-"

"It has not. Bruce may have given up. But it is not over for you two yet. There is still a chance for you. If there is anyone who could maybe save him from himself it's you."

"I do not know how-"

"For Christ's sake! You are being forced to date him soon. Use that opportunity to confront him finally about his feelings! I had given up hope for him but then when I heard he was supposed to go on a date with you I realized there was still a chance he could learn to be happy! I will admit my first reaction was jealousy and hurt. But now I have realized that there is a chance for the poor man to have a happy ending."

"I do not know what you expect from me. I cannot promise anything-"

"Just promise me you will try to reach his heart. I do love him, but I rather see him finally happy than live the rest of his life broken and alone. If you cannot do it for him, then do it for yourself."

And before Diana could respond, the woman got up and darted out of the restaurant leaving Diana in stunned silence until the waiter came finally to take her order. She was not even sure what she ordered. The recent events had left her lost in her own thoughts. Here was Catwoman, the primary lover of Batman telling her, the Princess of the Amazons, that Batman could only be happy with herself, not Catwoman.

If the woman who loved Bruce that much saw a chance for Bruce to find happiness, was it possible? Or was it too late for that? She had moved on and so did Bruce. But Selina had a point, there was still that date they had been mandated to do together. Was there still hope? Stranger things had happened before. If only there was someone she could talk to. With Shayera and her fighting and Zatanna barely on speaking terms, her list of people to consult were thin. Maybe she needed to talk not to a woman but someone she could confide in and then she had her answer; J'onn.

Zatanna changed in her dressing room humming to herself. Tonight had been one of the best shows she had ever performed. Grant it there was a lot more audience attendance today because of all the publicity surrounding her date with Bruce last Friday, but still se put on one damn good show. Too bad it was Monday so there would be no evening show, she was gaining momentum.

She exited the theater to find herself facing a large amount of roses being held by a blonde man with a sheepish grin on his face.

"Mike!" she cried, feeling guilty she forgot about their next date.

"Hey Z! I saw the show tonight, I thought maybe you would like to go somewhere fun as a reward," he said with all sincerity handing her the roses, they smelled nice

"What, you think you can compete with Bruce Wayne?" she said challengingly. Mike grin back.

"What I have in mind might be more causal than those rich folk types, but I can guarantee you will not be disappointed."

"Well in that case I better change."

"It's alright I will wait out here."

"I have something much quicker in mind."

And before Mike could ask, Zatanna was in a t-shirt and jeans.

"I forgot you can do that."

She wrapped her arm around his. She was originally planning to let him in that she knew his secret, but she decided she could handle one more night of fun with him.

"Sooo, where is this super fun place?" she said, hoping she was not going over the top in her performance. She was going to enjoy seeing the look on his face when she spilled the beans tonight.

"Trust me, you're gonna like it babe. I tell you what. I will pay for dinner if you do not have a good time."

"Deal," she said laughing.

They approached his car which was an old truck, a little dirty on the outside but the inside was pretty clean and smelled nice.

"Sorry haven't gotten the chance to get this washed," he explained a little embarrassed.

Zatanna smirked at his discomfort. He was really cute when he was embarrassed. She was not really paying attention when he drove which was why she did not realize they had stopped at their intended destination.

When she saw what he had picked, she groaned inwardly. They were in Gotham City Zoo.

"Figures," she thought to herself as Mike escorted her out excitedly, oblivious to her sudden drop of flirtatious mood. She was not really looking forward to see him talk to animals like Dr. Doolittle. She quickly though dropped her disappointment to give him a coy, questioning look.

"Trust me, you will have a great time. Like I said, if you do not like it I will pay for your dinner," he challenged.

Zatanna smiled at his challenge and got out of the truck.

"Well I am in the mood for some Italian, let's go," and she walked to the entrance forcing Mike having to speed up to catch her.

It turns out Mike was still wrong. She did not have a great time, she had an amazing time. The sorceress was shocked at how much fun Mike was when he was among animals. When they went to the tiger pit, the tigers began to all stand on their hind legs and do a little dance. The howler monkeys did their best to wail out the rhythm to a Celine Dion song. Even an elephant came and patted her on the shoulder and shook her hand with its trunk.

The whole time she also enjoyed pretending to be amazed like the rest of the people at how the animals were all suddenly acting out of character.

"Wow it's almost like they are doing it just for me!" she said in mock surprise and smirked to herself when she saw Mike look the other way trying to hide his beaming smile.

They ended up at this little Italian restaurant that was a few blocks from the zoo. She was having a great time with Mike still. He made her laugh and gave her the attention she always desired from Bruce. She felt like she was the only girl in the world when Mike was around. He made her feel special. And that was why she realized it was not about messing with him anymore. She was going to keep seeing Mike because she liked him. She looked forward to when he would finally let her know about his double life.

Mike had gotten his wallet out.

"You do not need to pay for me Mike. I had an amazing time!"

Mike smiled but quickly put on a guilty frown.

"I know. I got something to tell you though, and I figure the least I could do is pay for dinner."

"What is it?" she asked raising an eyebrow.

Mike sighed, "I have not been honest with you Zana. I have met you before."

"What do you mean? I would remember meeting a great guy like you!" she said with a little exaggerated shock.

Mike's face looked more sheepish by the second.

"Alright. I was planning on telling you later but having such a fun time with you tonight, I feel guilty if I keep lying to you. Look I am…I am…" he took a deep breath and shuddered. Here it goes.

"Look it's me, B'wanna Beast. I wanted to ask you out for a while but you always were so distant with me. I thought I decided I would try to meet you in my civilian identity so I could get another chance to start over with you. But now I realized I cannot keep lying to you anymore. I am sorry for that and I can understand if you do not want to see me anymore," he said very fast without taking a breath.

When he finished he quickly broke eye contact with her to look the other way in shame.

Zatanna smiled. He was sweet and she was keeping him now. She extended a hand and grasped his. Immediately Mike's face darted forward, eyes showing surprise by this display of affection.

"Mike," she said softly, "I already knew."

"Wha-? How? Why did you not say anything?"

Now it was Zatanna's turn to show a little guilt, "Well I was amused by your attempt at chivalry so I thought you deserved a little reward. I then decided it would be amusing to play along like I did not recognize you. But I have come to a realization as well. I actually enjoy your company and I want to keep seeing you."

Mike froze at the statement. An explosion could have happened right behind him and he would not be fazed. Zatanna snapped her fingers in his face to get his attention.

"Hey, I am right here."

Mike was brought back to earth, "Sorry babe. I just cannot realize that I did it."

"Did what?"

"Get you to like me."

"I said I enjoyed your company I did not say I liked you," she bantered back with humor.

"Close enough," Mike said and before the new couple knew it, they had leaned in and had their lips locked to each other. It was not a long passionate kiss but it was not short friendly peck either. It was just right, the first kiss to a new relationship.

Mike got up and began to escort Zatanna by the arm back to his truck, excited for the new future he had opened to himself.