Chapter Forty-Six
That Night at Wayne Manor…
Selina and Bruce sat together in the lounge each had a glass of sparkling cider and stared at the other in much the same way they had fie years earlier. Selina's green eyes searched his brown ones for his thoughts wondering what he was feeling in regard to Daggett's death.
"You okay?" She asked giving up trying to read him.
"Clay Face is still out there."
"He's smart Bruce he'll lie quiet until things settle down."
"You think he'll come back?"
"He was prepare to blow up Daggett Industries its' employees and all. His anger is for more than just Daggett. He wants to destroy the company."
"If that's the case then yours and Zanah's lives may still be in jeopardy," Bruce whispered with concern.
"He's gone for now," he replied certain it was true. "We're safe."
"What of Catwoman?"
"She won't be stirring up trouble any more, but I doubt she's gone entirely."
"What will she do now that her thieving days are over?"
"I'm not sure yet, after all I'm not just worrying about me anymore," she admitted.
"Did you consider being a detective?"
"Yes."
"What did you decide?"
"I have things to fix first, but don't be surprised if you find me lurking in the shadows."
"Don't you think you've done enough?" Bruce questioned amazed by the fact she felt her sacrifice wasn't enough of a penance for whatever crimes she may have committed.
"It's a start. Perhaps enough to pay for the chaos I caused her in Gotham Five years ago."
"Selina you went through hell…"
"Which is what I put this city through, and I don't have to remind you what else I did when I was here then. I have things to fix."
"Selina…" Bruce murmured brushing her hair away from her face.
"Enough of this, lets put work aside for a while and enjoy the moment," Selina said hoping to change the subject.
Bruce nodded allowing her to dwell on something else. "Now that Daggett's gone we can marry properly," he whispered.
"Bruce, I don't want a big wedding."
"Just Alfred, Dick, and Zanah," Bruce said understanding.
"Yes."
"That's fine it's what I prefer also. Of course we'll have to make an announcement afterwards. I believe you wanted an autumn wedding in a park. I think it can be arranged quietly."
Selina smiled and put her glass down. "Bruce, thank you."
"For what?"
"For getting me out of there when you did. If I'd stayed…"
"I'd have never let anything happen to either of you. I love you too much. If he'd killed you or our child or even… I'd have killed him myself."
"Bruce…"
He set his own glass down. "I mean it. The thought of losing you is more than I can bear," Bruce whispered and the thought of what she'd been through made him pull her close to him. His fingers caressing the skin where Daggett had left bruises that were now gone.
Selina brushed her fingers through his hair with one hand, while the other traced the lines of his face. Bruce kissed her palm and her fingers.
"I love you," she purred. Touched by his protectiveness of her and amazed by the soft caress against her skin. Well aware of the marks of pain he was soothing, marks that no longer existed.
"I love you more than life itself," Bruce breathed before his lips met with hers. Selina kissed him back eagerly. When their lips parted they found they were no longer alone. The lion cub sat at Bruce's feet playing with the laces on his shoes while the tiger rubbed her head against Selina's ankles.
"Let's get these two fed and into bed. Then we can pick up where we left off," Bruce said.
"Sounds good," Selina purred. She picked up the tiger cub and headed for the kitchen Bruce right behind her.
Alfred walked past the kitchen and saw them together talking in soft voices both smiling and content and smiled himself. It's about time they come back to their senses. Looking down the hall he found Dick and Zanah side by side smiling. Perhaps their relationship will run more smoothly. I hope so. It seems like they've both been through a lot. Alfred's smile widened pleased to see his family content. Maybe now the depression that lingers over this house will lift.
Alfred watched as the Bat-signal flooded the night sky. Bruce and Dick walked past him headed for the Bat-cave while Selina and Zanah watched. The women exchanged glances and headed upstairs. Alfred seeing the peaceful moment was over turned and headed for the cave to assist his master who were more like sons. I'm going to have to find a place for Madame Selina and Miss Zanah to keep their things in the cave.
Later…
Batman and Robin stood together on the police station roof the Bat-signal in the night sky.
Above them Catwoman and the Wraith stood watching as they spoke with the Commissioner. Concealing themselves in the shadows they waited to follow after the two Guardians of the city. Neither would let their presents be known from now on the city's protectors would be under a watchful eye ready to aid if the need arose. Sentinels standing guard over the lives of the Batman and Robin to ensure justice prevailed in their city.
The End.
