Chapter Eleven

One hour later

After the completing the simulator mission, Agent Hayes and Selina were on the road heading towards Phoenix in a black Chevy Suburban. Not wanting Selina to take on the mission by herself, Hayes joined her on another simulator to back her up. The scenario they dealt with involved striking a weapons storage facility guarded by an integrated air defense system. They circumvented the system via the gaps in its radar coverage, reached the launch point for their weapons and egressed without being detected. By the time their bombs hit the facility, they were long gone.

"Thanks for being my wingwoman, Ashley?"

"You're welcome, Cat. Though they could've thrown in some enemy fighters to make it more exciting."

"Given how stealthy our fighters were, they would've been dead before they saw us."

"There's that, but it's not everyday you get to duke it out in the air."

"Blowing somebody out of the sky from long range doesn't really count as duking it out. More like sniping."

"I agree, but it still would've been great to splash them as a team. Anyway, I wonder what Bruce is up to."

"Probably trying to find the meaning of life and everything in the universe. I hope he's not getting himself into trouble."

"I'm sure Alfred is keeping an eye on him."

"That has never stopped him from sneaking off before. Especially with me. So what do you know about this city?"

It's the largest city in the state and home to over four point one million people. It is also the state capital."

"Must be a nice place."

"It is, but it also has the infamous title of being the kidnapping capital of America. There is also a fair amount of drug trafficking that goes through here too. The drugs are smuggled in via Mexico then pass through here on their way to more lucrative trade centers on the east coast."

"Don Maroni used to run the drug trade in Gotham. But after he was killed by Fish Mooney, some of his goons went to work for Penguin while others started up their own mini empires. But aren't you and the other agencies doing anything to combat the drug crap in this area?"

"We do what we can to curb this nonsense nationwide, but as long there are people who want to smoke and snort that shit, victory in the war on drugs is a long way off. I think containing the problem is more realistic than eliminating it."

"Bruce sometimes speaks of this grandiose idea of ridding Gotham of its problems. He may or may not be able to patch up the city, but I think the best anyone can do for Gotham is slap on a band aid here and there. Its glory days if it ever had any are behind it."

"Sadly you may be right, but I like hold out some hope for Bruce's plan. Whatever it may be."

"I ask myself the same question every day, Ashley. What the hell is his plan?"

"Speaking of plans, where do you want to eat?"

"I'm scrolling through your palm pilot now, standby," Selina replied as they drove past a sign that said welcome to Phoenix. Selina kept going down the list of restaurants in the city until she came across one that peeked her interest. "Hey Ashely, you ever had Korean barbeque before?"

"It's something I have always wanted to try, but never had the time."

"Well you certainly got it now. I haven't tried it before either."

"Name and address?"

"Sizzle Korean Barbeque. Address, two, one, zero, zero, one North Tatum Boulevard."

"Great, Ashley replied then activated her earpiece. "Team, this is Hayes. We're heading to Sizzle Korean Barbeque on North Tatum Boulevard."

"Copy that, I'll have my team positioned throughout the area around the restaurant so you and Selina can have a pleasant feast. Speaking of which, I had Korean Barbeque before, you and Cat are going to love it," Agent Emerson replied.

"I'm glad he called me by my one of my preferred names. I only wish to be called Agent Kyle when I'm on a mission."

"Fair enough," Ashley replied then made a right turn with the four Suburbans carrying Agent Emerson and his TAC team right behind them.

Selina took a moment to look out the window at the people on the sidewalks who appeared to be enjoying themselves.

You saved them all, Selina. Too bad they'll never know it. Selina thought to herself but she quickly added something else.

Then again, being an unsung hero suits me just fine.

Somewhere in Norway

Two days later

"Breakfast is served, Master Bruce," Alfred said as he placed a plate of scrambled eggs, bacon and hashbrowns next to Bruce as he turned on his laptop.

"Thank you, Alfred." Bruce and Alfred were currently staying in a cabin in the Norwegian wilderness. He had brought his laptop with him to keep up on the news in Gotham. He was just about to check the headlines when he saw the number one next to the mail icon. This was the first time throughout his entire trip that he received a message. He clicked on it and saw a title that said Greetings from Arizona, B and opened it.

Dear Bruce

I recently completed my first assignment as an agent of the OGA. I helped our friends mop up a mess in Arizona, the Ice Queen says I will be cleared to tell you all about it at a later date. What I can tell you is that I was rewarded with a ninety-thousand dollar check for my efforts so the pockets of Gotham will be safe for the time being.

Wherever you and Alfred may be right now, I hope you two are doing well.

Love Selina.

He scrolled down a saw a couple of photos from Selina. The first was of her, standing on a rock with the Grand Canyon in the background wearing a purple tank top, shorts, and a cap with the Arizona state flag on it, the next one was of her at the same location but Agent Hayes was in the photo with her smiling and waving at the camera as though she was waving to him.

The next three were of Selina sitting in the cockpit of an F-35 at Luke Air Force Base, her and Ashley giving each other a high five after their mission in the F-35 simulators and the last one was of them smiling and giving two thumbs up over the Korean Barbeque they were eating on the night after the mission.

Bruce smiled at the fact that Selina was keeping him in her thoughts just as he was keeping her in his. He clicked reply and began typing his response.

Fin.

AN. I hope you all enjoyed this story.