The Culprit of the Night

by Snuggs

There's a new mask in town, with an attitude and skills to boot. Only question is, whose side is he on? And what's his relationship with Batman? COMPLETE

10. Double Cross

Disclaimer: Batman does not belong to me. It belongs to DC Comics.

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Chapter Ten (Double Cross):

Shadow leaped over the building, zooming down in a blurr. He didn't need a grapple. He had been taught thoroughly in the arts of Ninjutsu and other effective martial arts. After swinging around buildings, retracing his path repeatedly to ward off anyone following, he stopped upon a dark alley. At the end was a dumpster, but he stopped feet apart and looked down. Right next to him was a circular door. He prodded it open and walked into headquarters.

"Hey, Catwoman." He greeted. "Anything new?"

"No." Catwoman stood up. In the dim light, her seductive appearance was enough to make the gayest men drool. Unfortunately, Jason Todd was not gay and managed to restrict their relationship to nothing more than allies. Good for him, as he would soon realize that he was in for a double cross.

"Good." Shadow turned around. His muscles tensed. Something was amiss. His attention was focused on the floor, feeling intently for any vibrations. No noise was heard coming from Catwoman, but from the floor, she was approaching him. Vibrations stopped and a a split second later, Shadow jerked to the side and grabbed Catwoman's hand as she dived for him. In her hand was an electric gun. "Why?" Shadow asked monotonously.

"Why what?" Catwoman responded.

"This betrayal." Shadow.

"You should be used to it now, Shadow." Catwoman kicked him in the chest. "Besides, a woman has her needs."

Shadow could only stare back at her. "Of course." He roundhoused her across the chest.

Catwoman fell back, winded. "You wouldn't hit a girl, would you?"

"No, but you're neither, you bitch." Shadow was about to finish her off when Catwoman took out a remote and pressed the button. Explosions erupted around him... then smoke. When the debris subsided, he was alone. Catwoman was gone, whiskers and all.

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A/N: Yeah, I know, it's short.