Batman Return of the Dark Nights
Written by: Panthera
Disclaimer: The characters within this story belong to DC Comics and Warner Brothers I have just borrowed them for a while. No harm is meant I will return them unharmed when I'm finished the only character contained within that is not DC is that of Zanah she is an original character created by me and my friend. Now, on with the story.
Chapter Thirty-Three
Selina woke a little before dawn on Saturday packed up a few things and left her prison for the safety of Wayne Manor. She approached the house carefully looking behind her repeatedly to make sure no one had followed her.
She knocked on the door and was met by Alfred who looked relieved to see her. "Hello Miss Kyle."
"Hello Alfred."
"Master Bruce is waiting for you in the study."
Selina nodded and moved towards the study. She opened the door and stood silent for a moment just watching him. Her green eyes running over him with longing, yet hesitantly as if he were a wild animal and if spooked he would vanish again.
Bruce turned and his brown eyes met with her green ones. Selina put down the lion cub and it ran across the floor to his feet. "Your son missed you," she whispered.
"I hope he's not the only one," Bruce said as the tiger cub ran out from behind the desk and pounced on the lion cub.
"He isn't. It's good to see you again."
"I've missed you," he whispered as he walked towards her.
"Really, because the news has one Mr. Wayne wishing Miss Kyle and Roland Daggett good luck," she said. Selina then closed the door and moved towards him.
"He was a fool to believe that I'd give you up without a fight," Bruce whispered as he reached out and brushed his hand against her face. Moving her hair away from her ivory skin.
Selina turned her face towards his hand and she closed her eyes welcoming the loving caress. "I missed you," she purred.
"I know, it been too long," he said as his fingers brushed over her skin lightly running over her now barely visible bruises. "I'm sorry he hurt you."
"Don't. I don't want to think about him today. He doesn't exist. It's just us," she said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Selina I don't want you to go back there tomorrow."
"Bruce…"
"I mean it. Seeing you with him…" he began.
"I have to go back. This is the only way to stop him."
"I know, but I don't like being left to watch, powerless to stop him from hurting you," Bruce growled.
"It will be over soon enough. Then he'll never be able to hurt anyone again."
"I still don't like it."
"Are you jealous Bruce?"
"Yes."
"Why? You know full well his advances are unwelcome."
"Because you're not his. You're mine, and to see him touching you, kissing you so it's more than I can stand."
"What is with you two and calling me yours? What am I a piece of furniture or something? I'm not your territory, I'm my own keeper."
"I know that, and I'm sorry for the way it sounds, but I do think of you as mine. Do you know what it would do to me if I ever lost you?"
"As far as I can recall Bruce you've never had me," Selina purred.
"A fact I'd like to change," he said as he brushed his fingers over her lips.
"What do you want from me Bruce?" She asked wanting to understand fully what he was asking of her.
"I want you to be mine Selina. Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, Batman and Catwoman bound together as one forever. I want you to be my wife."
"Bruce," she whispered stunned.
"I know we can't make it public for a while. It will be hard, but that's what I want."
Selina was silent and found herself incapable of speech, the sudden proposal shaking her.
"We can marry in secret for now and then if you want we can make it public later."
"Are you sure? I mean these past five years… so much has happened."
"I don't care."
"Batman would."
"Selina whatever has happened its not really who you are. I know that."
"When are you wanting to do this?"
"Today."
Selina blinked with surprise. "Yes."
"You will?" He asked his eyes filling with relief.
"Bruce we are the same you and I. No two people were ever more fated to be together. How can I deny what I've known for years?"
"Then why did you wait so long to come back?"
"I was afraid."
"Of what?"
"That you'd changed you mind, and that if I admitted the truth I 'd lose my independence."
"Selina I may say you're mine, but the opposite is true. I'm yours in return. I have been since the day we met."
"Bruce no one has ever been able to love me the way I am. They've always tried…"
"To change you. I know Selina, I know."
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"For excepting me as I am flaws and all."
"I don't see any flaws."
Selina kissed his fingers and wrapped her arms around his neck. Bruce lowered his hand and wrapped his arms around her waist drawing her close; he kissed her. He ended the kiss abruptly, and Selina looked at him her eyes full of questions.
"Lets go," he whispered.
"Now?"
"If we don't go now, we won't go at all," he warned as his hand brushed over her covered midsection suggestively.
"Really Bats," she laughed her lips held that smirk that suggested the cat had just swallowed the canary. "Well, then, I suppose we should get moving," she whispered.
"Just let me get Alfred. He'd never forgive me if he missed this."
"Okay, I'll wait right here." Selina watched as Bruce stepped out of the room and disappeared down the hall in the direction of the kitchen.
Bruce found his faithful friend in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
"Hello old friend."
"Master Bruce. Is Miss Kyle well?"
"Yes Alfred. We're getting ready to go out and we'd like you to join us."
"Master Bruce I don't want to intrude. You and Miss Kyle should be alone."
"Trust me old friend this is one trip you don't want to miss."
"Why sir?"
"I'm going to marry her."
Alfred blinked surprised by this revelation and smiled pleased. "Where is the future Mrs. Wayne?"
"Waiting in the study. Come on."
"What about Master Grayson sir?"
"No, if he's there we may draw too much attention. We'll have a formal ceremony once this is all over. I'll tell him about it later."
"Very well sir, and thank you."
"It wouldn't be right without you Alfred."
The two turned and stepped out running into Zanah immediately.
"Good Morning Zanah," Bruce said.
"Good Morning Mr. Wayne and Congratulations."
"Thank you for the advice."
"You're welcome. Give Selina my congratulations also please."
"Of course and if you would pass the news along to Dick."
Zanah nodded and watched as the two moved to the study before she walked back into the entertainment room where she had left Dick. They heard the front door close and Dick looked at her with curiosity.
"Did somebody leave?"
"Yes. Bruce, Selina and Alfred did."
"Why?"
"Bruce and Selina are off to elope. I was asked to pass on the news."
"Really?"
"Yes. It looks like he took my advice."
"Well, when they get back they're going to want to be alone. Maybe we should find away to get out of the house for a while."
"Sounds wise. What do you suggest?"
"How about breakfast and then we find something to do in town?"
"Sure."
"I'll be joining you," Barbara said as she walked into the room.
"Fine," Zanah clipped.
"I'll drive," She added with a smile before moving out into the hall to wait for them.
"Are you sure about her if you want to leave her here?" Dick began
"I'm sure. I can handle her." Zanah replied.
Dick nodded and then headed up stairs to grab his coat. Once he was gone Zanah moved out into the hall.
"I thought I told you he was mine," Barbara snapped.
"You did and I told you to let him go. I also told you to go back to school girl."
"I don't understand any of this. You're not what you seem. You and Selina have got them both fooled but I can see through you. You and Selina are the same you're both nothing more than criminals. I'll see you both driven out of this house you have no place here."
"Don't be foolish girl. You know nothing they are the same. If you do anything to get in the way of their marriage I will not hesitate to kill you. You're a spoiled child Babs. Go back to school and grow up or you'll learn to fear me."
Dick came back down stairs and looked at the two women and knew instantly they were at odds again. Once outside Dick looked at Zanah and asked, "What did I miss?"
"Just a minor disagreement of opinion. Nothing to worry about."
"You sure about going out with her?"
"Yes I can handle the troublesome girl."
Zanah climbed in the back seat and Dick slid into the passenger seat. The trio was soon on their way.
Later at the Gotham Court House…
Selina and Bruce stand side by side the local justice of the peace sits in a chair at a desk in front of them.
"Mr. Wayne. What brings you here this morning?"
"I'm here to get married."
The small man sitting behind the desk blinked surprised. "Really? You don't want a big pubic wedding?"
"Not right now. I'd rather keep this a private matter no press."
"I understand. I'll need her name."
"Selina," Bruce replied.
"Selina you and Bruce are here today to unite your love. Marriage is a sacred act that should not be taken lightly…" He began but Bruce lost the rest of what was said, as he got lost in Selina's green eyes.
Alfred had been right before to marry Julie would have been wrong the woman before him had his heart she had since they met, and he'd been lying to himself trying to deny that such a strong and lasting bond had been created between them. As he stared at her he knew for certain this was whom he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.
"Bruce do you take Selina to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do."
"Selina do you take Bruce to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do," she purred in reply searching his brown eyes for his feelings at that moment and all she saw was his love and certainty that she was whom he wanted.
The justice of the peace handed Bruce a ring and then instructed him to put it on Selina's left ring finger. He opened his mouth to prompt the next required line but Bruce cut him off.
"With this ring I thee wed," he whispered and then slid the thin gold band on her finger lifting it to his lips he kissed her fingers.
Selina was handed the other ring and she purred, "With this ring I tee wed," as she slid the gold band onto his finger and then kissed his palm.
"With the exchanging of vows, giving rings before this witness and the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Bruce's hand caressed her cheek as his lips met with Selina's in a chaste kiss. Their lips parted and Alfred hugged them both.
Across Town in a Small Diner…
Dick, Barbara, and Zanah sat together in a small booth looking over their menus.
"What can I get ya?" the waitress asked.
"I'll have pancakes, bacon, two poached eggs, toast and a cup of coffee," Dick replied.
"I'd like a blueberry muffin and a glass of milk," Barbara said.
"And for you Miss?"
"I'll have the French toast, sausage, bacon, a poached egg, hash-browns, a glass of grape juice and a glass of milk."
"Coming up," the waitress said before collecting the menus and walking off.
"I take it your hungry," Barbara said.
"Yes."
"Well, what are we going to do for the rest of the day?" Dick inquired.
"Well how about the amusement park?" Barbara offered.
"Sounds good to me. What do you say Zanah?"
"I'm in."
"Great."
The three fell silent again. Eating their food each apparently preoccupied with their own thoughts. Zanah got up from the table once she was done and moved off to the bathroom to get away from Barbara for a minute.
"Dick, how do you feel about them getting married?" Barbara asked.
"I don't know I don't know all that much about her. I know that Bruce is happy though and to me that says enough."
"Dick she's a criminal."
"Was a criminal," Dick corrected.
"She still is. She's got you and Bruce fooled but I don't believe her act for a minute. She's up to something. I think he's making a huge mistake."
"People can't change is that what your implying."
"Well, yes. People like her and even Zanah they can't be trusted."
"That's enough Babs. He's happy I'm not going to interfere. As for Zanah…"
"I've seen her sneak out at night now on two separate occasions I'm telling you that angel face isn't what she seems."
"She's my friend Babs get over it. I like her."
Zanah returned to the booth and asked, "Shall we go?"
Barbara nodded and dick paid for their food the trio then set of for the theme park.
Mean While at Wayne Manor…
Bruce, Selina and Alfred stepped into the manor. Alfred offered a final note of congratulations before disappearing down the hall headed for the kitchen. Bruce stared at Selina for a moment studying her closely memorizing her features knowing that she'd be gone tomorrow.
The thought of her leaving again awakened his need to be near her and suddenly the arms length between them was too much. Bruce grabbed Selina by the arm and pulled her close to him. His lips met with hers and he devoured them in an almost primal way, claiming it as his alone.
Catwoman rose to the surface understanding full well his behavior and it's meaning. She rubbed her face against his marking him as hers. Claiming him as her mate as she accepted his own gestures to do the same. She returned his kiss without hesitation and gave him free reign of her mouth when he asked for more. Understanding the reason for his sudden need. The thought of leaving him was one she threw to the back of her mind and ignored she'd face that when the time came.
Bruce busied himself with tasting and exploring her lips. Kissing her as if she were more vital than breathing. His other hand wrapped around her waist and brushed over her midsection expressing his current desire. Selina's response was instant and undeniable. Her lips parted his and a moan of escaped her lips as she drew him closer to her, lips meeting with his again desperate for more.
Bruce knowing she was ready to move on scooped her up into his arms and carried her up stairs to his room. He set her down by the bed and his lips parted hers moving to her neck kissing and tasting her soft skin. He felt her fingers brush over his shoulders and his suit jacket fall to the floor. A moment later he top button of his shirt opened. His warm skin felt her fingers brush over him a she unbuttoned his shirt.
Once she had the white dress shirt open she pulled it loose from his pants and let it fall to the floor with his jacket. Her fingers seized hold of his under shirt and pulled it loose as well before pulling it over his head. Bruce groaned at the sensation of her warm hands touching his bare chest. He felt her lips move down his neck and down his shoulders. Her tender ministration drove him crazy and he felt he had to have more.
Selina felt his fingers brush over spine as he sought out the viper on the silk gown. The cool fabric slid down her frame like water and pooled around her ankles. He lifted her head from his skin and a moment later his lips met with hers again. When they parted she was breathless and he took full advantage of it his lips tasting the newly revealed skin as his hands caressed her curves. Selina purred softly in response.
His lips parted from her skin and he stepped back enough to take her in, his brown eyes raking over her from head to toe. Her hair was tussled an tangled from his fingers that had tangled in them, her pupils were dilated and wide with arousal, and her red lips were swollen from his kisses and her pail skin was flushed with excitement. Her chest was heaving in an attempt to catch her breath. She was clad in a black silk bra with matching underwear, guarders and black silk stalkings. He groaned at the sight of her as she slipped off her heels.
"Selina I've dreamt about you like this so many times…" he began.
Selina not interested in talking grabbed hold of his waistband and pulled his to her. Unclasping his belt she yanked it out of the belt loops and dropped it to the floor. Her fingers unbuttoned the black pants and lowered the zipper. Bruce stepped out of his shoes and his pants fell to the floor.
"No more talk Mr. Wayne take me to bed," she whispered as she pulled his body against hers.
Bruce didn't need any further encouragement. One hand unclasped her bra while the other unclipped her guarders from her underwear. He pulled off her underwear leaving her in stalkings only before lifting her from the floor and laying her down on his bed. He knelt at her side and pulled of her stalkings tossing them to the floor with the rest of her cloths before joining her on the bed.
His lips found hers and he kissed her passionately before trailing kiss down her body and then starting a return trip to her mouth. Selina had endured his teasing for as long as she was going to and she let it be known by sliding her hands beneath cotton boxers and digging her nails into his rear. Pulling his body down to her bare form pressing his arousal against the part of her that would make them one.
His lips found hers as she pulled away his last article of clothing. She moaned with pleasure trough his kiss as he thrust into her burying himself in her and joining their bodies as one. He drove into her claiming her as his bride and biding her forever to him. His lips parted hers and his brown eyes focused on hers, which were shielded by her dark lashes.
He kissed he eye lids and then whispered, "Selina, look at me my love."
Her green eyes opened and met with his brown ones desire and love shown clearly in them.
"I love you Selina, my beautiful cat-burglar." He whispered before kissing her again and the two of them fell into ecstasy.
When their lips parted she whispered, "I love you Bruce, my dark Knight." He rolled them over and covered them with his blankets. Selina soon dozed off. Bruce kissed her forehead and studied his wife's sleeping form until her deep even breathing lulled him to sleep.
