Note: Hey all. Bet you all thought that I was dead, but nope, I'm not. I'm not gonna apologize for the lateness this time though (even if it was two months) because I think I needed the time away from this story. I mean, come on, I've been writing it for more than a year, which reminds me, how about some late anniversary reviews. Also, I want to thank everyone who reviewed last chapter. It had been a while since I had gotten that many.

Slight warning here. A part of this chapter steps into the R area with a little bit of um –cough- fondling. No NC-17ness though, so don't worry about that.

Disclaimer: I've been trying something these past two months. I figured since I wrote fanfiction and still didn't own the birds of prey; maybe I should try not writing, and see if that got me the ownership writes. ...It didn't work.

"Are you sure that they won't find us here?"

"Of course I'm certain. Miss Helena never took any interest in her father as a man, or as a hero. So, due to this, I can assure you that the chances of her discovering us here are almost nonexistent." Alfred placated Barbara's fears.

"Well, I guess Helena's stubbornness came in handy for once." Barbara remarked sardonically. "I just wish that it didn't have to be under these conditions."

"Indeed. But, all we can do now is try to repair the damage done, and find Ms. Dinah." Alfred said.

"First we need to find out exactly what happened, and how the clock tower was compromised." Barbara stated wheeling over to the giant computer system. She was all but salivating at the power at her fingertips, the bat computer. "Let's just hope that I can still access Delphi's systems."

"I shall make you something to eat then. It seems that once again I am forced to look after your health." Alfred smiled lightly walking away.

"Thanks Alfred." Barbara called out to him as he left. "Now then, let's see."

With some luck she had found that Delphi's systems were indeed active, unfortunately it seemed that all of the pass codes were changed, which meant a few things. One, the clock tower was definitely occupied, two, that all of Delphi's knowledge was at their finger tips, and three, they either had a very good hacker, or someone who knew at least a few of Delphi's passwords. Those conclusions worried her, because if it was someone who knew her system, that would mean that either Dinah or Helena betrayed them, or that they were forced into talking. The only way to find out for sure was to access the security tapes, and hope that whoever did this would be too confident in them to do so. However, first she had to actually get into Delphi, and whoever changed everything around had a good idea of what they were doing. So, in order not to give herself away, she would have to be extremely careful.

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She felt like she was going insane. One moment she was too hot, and the next too cold. Her body was covered in a cold sweat that soaked her clothes. The clock at her bedside told her that only an hour had passed since Helena left, and since she had tried to get to sleep. But something wouldn't let her. Only a few minutes later she found herself shaking uncontrollably accompanied by an incredible headache. Now she was desperately thirsty, but didn't know if she could even get to the kitchen.

Banging her head on the wall she tried to block out how uncomfortable she was, hoping that it would pass soon. Each minute had seemed like an hour of agony as her body craved for something she didn't want. Tears spilled over her cheeks as her skin became super sensitive, and as the cravings grew in intensity.

"I can't do this, I can't out last it." Dinah thought hopelessly. "But the only alternative ... can I do that?" Obviously she objected to the idea of becoming a toy for Reese strongly, and the games he would have her playing were less than appealing. However, Dinah had never known this sort of pain, and it just might be enough to overwhelm her morals, ethics, and beliefs.

"God damn it, Helena! How could you do this to me?" Dinah screamed to the empty room. "I loved you so much."

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Flashback

Barbara and Alfred had left several minutes ago under the pretence of getting groceries. Dinah was fairly certain that the real reason was wanting to give her and Helena some alone time though since she doubted whether Barbara had ever gone shopping in her entire life. If it weren't for Alfred's ever-diligent efforts, both Barbara and Helena would've starved to death long ago

At the time when they left though, Dinah and Helena had simply been sitting and watching TV. Lately there seemed to be a change in Helena's attitudes. When once she had been completely accommodating, and even encouraging to Dinah's efforts at winning her back, now she would simply shrug them off. Even now as they sat Helena was sitting a full cushion away (normally she would sit near enough that Dinah could reach out and hold her hand) and Helena was completely ignoring Dinah.

Despite the inane blaring of the TV, Dinah felt the acute silence between them like a knife twisting in her back. Unable to stand it now that Barbara was gone, Dinah abruptly stood, which drew Helena's attention. "Something up?"

"I'm going to go train." Dinah blurted out then raced off as quickly as she could while trying not to seem like she was racing.

Once she had changed into some more accommodating clothes, Dinah stood in front of the training bag simply staring at it. Something had changed between her and Helena, like a wall had been erected. Now, the punching bag became that wall. It started with a single punch, but soon transformed into a torrent of punches and kicks. What started, as a semi-legit attempt at training simply became a release for her frustration.

So caught up in her 'training' Dinah didn't hear the person come up from behind. "Hey kid." Dinah turned at the voice to see Helena leaning against the door way dressed in sweats and a tank top, "Want a training partner?" She asked smiling slightly.

Dinah was surprised at the question. Firstly, Helena had completely abstained from calling her kid after the incidence, and the fact that she would say kid again now was strange. Second was the offer in and of itself. After their break up, Helena refused to train with her for just the fun of it. If they ever did, it was because Barbara asked them to. Somehow managing to regain her composure, Dinah finally answered the question. "Sure?"

"Answering a question with a question. Don't they teach you anything in English classes these days?" Helena joked gently as she sauntered up to Dinah.

"I'm sorry. It's just ..." Dinah started.

"Don't worry about it kid, I'm just playing with you. Now, what do ya say we get down to business?" Helena assured once more smiling gently. Dinah didn't know what to make of the situation, but damned if she wasn't going to take advantage of it.

Taking turns they beat on the punching bag while practicing various moves with various weapons. Occasionally Helena would comment on Dinah and help her try to improve whatever she had been trying, but mostly it was done in silence. Then, came the sparing. Dinah always loved that part despite the fact that she got knocked on her ass on a regular basis. When Helena moved it was beauty and grace with a hint of powerful showboating. To Dinah it was incredible.

However, most of Dinah's energy had been spent earlier when she was pounding brutally at the bag. "Helena, I think I'm done for now." She gasped out through heavy breaths.

"Already?" Helena asked incredulously, they hadn't started that long ago. Then she took in Dinah's appearance and conceded. "Okay, okay. We may just have to train a little more often though if you're tired already." Helena walked off muttering, "Out of shape or something."

Although tired and sore, Dinah couldn't help but smile. Helena had said that they might have to train a little more often. That could easily be Helena's way of expressing a peace offering while trying not to draw attention. Maybe the space between them had been imaginary. With a broad grin on her face, Dinah headed off to the showers to wash off all the sweat.

Turning the knobs Dinah adjusted the water to the perfect temperature before stripping down. Stepping under the hot water she took a moment to appreciate the feel of running along her skin before stepping fully under to wet her hair. She looked over at the selection of shampoos, pine for Barbara, peach for herself, and for Helena, vanilla. It had always struck Dinah as odd that Helena would choose that smell, and she smiled fondly before grabbing her own, and washing her hair.

Done with washing her hair, Dinah was about to reach for the lufa when she felt someone step in behind her, and felt them put their hands on her shoulders. "Why don't you let me take care of that?" A husky voice purred into her ear.

Turning bright red Dinah just managed to stammer out, "H-Helena? What?"

"Shh. Just relax into it." Helena advised gently.

At that moment Dinah wanted so desperately to look into Helena's mind and see what she was thinking, but that wasn't possible. One of the rules that had been set after the break up was that Dinah wasn't allowed to look into Helena's mind unless it was absolutely necessary. All thought left her as she felt Helena gently scrubbing at her back. At first she was tense, and ridged, but soon managed to relax and unclench her muscles.

"Your skin's so soft." Helena whispered enticingly, then licked the side of Dinah's neck. Almost comically, Dinah's eyes flew open, and she tensed once more. "Helena?" She croaked.

"What did I tell you?" Helena scolded in a gentle voice. "Relax. Trust me."

Dinah did trust her, there was no one that she trusted more, but something seemed off. This wasn't like Helena, and didn't seem normal after what had been going on. But the sensation of Helena, naked, and so close to her, touching her, was so incredible. A pair of breasts pushed against her back and she gasped at the sensation.

"Back's done now." Helena stated. "Guess it's time to wash the front." While Dinah may not have been able to see it, she could definitely hear the grin on Helena's face.

"Right." She squeaked, and then tried again. "Right, but I think that I should handle that myself." At least she sounded normal that time if you ignored the quaver of nervousness.

"No need to trouble yourself. I'm right here and more than willing to do it."

"Yeah, but ..." Dinah abruptly cut off as she felt the lufa run down her breast, and over her rapidly hardening nipple.

"But what?" Helena asked teasingly.

"B-B-B-ut, it's not..." She stopped again as the lufa was replaced by a hand gently cupping her.

"It's not what?" Helena breathed.

"I-It's not ... nothing." Dinah finally groaned as two fingers tweaked her nipple.

"It's not nothing? Well, that hardly sounds like a well-put together sentence. Are you sure that's what you meant?" Helena teased some more pulling her hand away, and watching as Dinah arched towards it.

"Never mind what I meant." Dinah panted. She could feel herself getting wet, and not from the water. "Helena, please." She begged when Helena didn't replace her hand.

Helena nipped at her neck and ear for a moment before reaching for Dinah's breast once again. "Does it feel good, kid?"

"Yes." She groaned.

"Do you like it, kid?"

"Yes." Once again.

Helena leaned in closer until her mouth was right next to Dinah's ear. "Don't you wish that it were real, and that I wasn't just playing with you, kid?"

Dinah's eyes snapped open, and her mind raced to comprehend what was happening, her arousal completely gone. "What?" Her voice was tight and choked with emotion. "What do you mean?"

"I mean that you mean nothing to me." Helena said still by Dinah's ear.

"Why?" She asked pitifully.

"Because I knew that it would hurt you." Helena said casually. "As much as I'd love to continue to chat, it's time to go nighty night." A cloth was placed over Dinah's mouth, and for her, the world went black.

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"So, tell me Helena, how is our little guest settling in?" Reese asked flippantly.

"She looked like she was already feeling the effects. By morning she'll be more than willing to do what you want." Helena informed him.

"Good to know." Reese nodded.

"I feel kind of bad for her though." Helena voiced hesitantly.

"What?" Reese's eyebrows rose at her statement. "Why?"

"Because ... because she looked so defeated just then." Helena said crossing her arms across her chest. "I don't know."

"Just remember what she did to you Helena, remember how she betrayed you." Reese got up from his desk, and walked over to Helena so that they were facing each other.

"Did she really deserve this though?" Helena whispered, looking at the ground.

"Hey now, look into my eyes," Reese placed a hand under her chin, and raised her head so that she was looking into his eyes. "Would I ever steer you wrong?"

His eyes changed, and Helena's eyes glazed over for a moment. "Of course not."

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"Did you manage to get in yet, Miss Barbara?" Alfred asked kindly.

"Yeah, Bruce always did have great equipment." Barbara complemented. "The footage should appear on that monitor."

They watched in silence as the footage showed the distance between the girls. It saddened Barbara to no end to see that. She still felt as though it were her fault, and that had she just had some semblance of self-control her girls would still be happy. The video continued showing Dinah's departure, and Helena just sitting on the couch. Helena's head turned though, and she headed over towards the elevator. Punching in a few buttons, she then went back to the couch.

Four people walked out of the elevator, one which she recognized as Reese, the other three she didn't know, but Helena seemed to. They talked for several moments, then split apart. The unfamiliar three headed towards Delphi, Helena sat back on the couch with a bored expression, and Reese went up the stairs, and towards Helena's room. However, something happened. Reese didn't walk out, but Helena did, even though they could plainly see her sitting on the couch.

Nothing new seemed to happen for a while, so Barbara fast-forwarded the tape. When she stopped, they saw Helena entering her room from the training room, and Dinah leave to the bathroom. When Helena's door opened though, it was Reese who stepped back out. "What is going on?" Barbara questioned rhetorically, and continued to watch.

This time, they saw Reese enter the same bathroom where Dinah had just gone, and had yet to leave. Several minutes later, Reese came out with a nude Dinah in his arms.

Note: Hehehehehe. Did ya get it? Aren't I evil? Muahahahahahaha! Also, about the cookies promised, I'm gonna give most everyone half a cookie, cause you're all –so- close it's ridiculous. In fact, it's basically a difference in words. If it helps you figure it out though, I did mention it at least once before in the story. Now if someone gets it right I'm giving out a whole box of your choice of cookies. Disclaimer: These cookies are in no way tangible and the author cannot be help responsible for any eaten computer monitors from people trying to eat their non-existent cookies.