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10. Tell all
Bruce and Selina sit in the study with Agent Hayes overlooking the blue prints of the manor as she shows them location of the other agents.
"At this point, Wayne Manor is under federal protection," Agent Hayes says and points at some dots on the map as she continues her debriefing to Bruce and Selina; "We have security teams on the inside, outside and on the rooftop along with motion sensors. Not even a fly will get in or out this place without alerting us."
Selina, being Selina and always having doubts about things that is said to her, shrugs and adds; "You know, agent Hayes, no matter how much I like to believe you, the cat-girl in me needs proof."
"What do you suggest, Miss Kyle?"
First, Selina throws a scowl at the woman and says; "First of all, please call me either Cat or Selina. There's no need to be so formal."
"Okay, Cat?" agent Hayes corrects herself and steals glances to Bruce who seems to have fun for some reason. Obviously, a long time ago, this girl had pointed out the same thing to him. The woman smiles to herself, wondering how two different kids like them could bump into one and another. They live in a total opposite environment.
Selina then looks thoughtfully and then says with a grin; "You say nothing can get in or out, right? I'm inside right now, so how about if I try to get outside the gates without alerting your teams?"
Agent Hayes looks at Bruce again and she can tell they share the same thoughts; you can get a girl off the streets, but you can never take the streets out of the girl.
Bruce chuckles softly, drinking his tea like he wants nothing to do with whatever Hayes decision on Selina's plan is. Though, he knows, it's better for everyone if she agrees to Selina.
Agent Hayes, knowing exactly what life could be on the streets and sensing a little bit of her younger self in the street girl, nods slowly and says; "Well, Cat, I like to see you try."
A loud, audible sigh of relief escapes Bruce Wayne's lips.
A few minutes later the street girl finds herself sneaking down the hallways. Hayes had pointed at the spots where to find their agents, but it would have been a lot of easier if she actually had payed attention, instead of watching at Bruce's jawline. It looked so gorgeous with the way he looked at the blueprints and the morning sun shining through the windows and-
"Snap out of it, Selina, focus on your task here!"
The street girl tries to forget Bruce's jawline and tiptoes further down the hallway. She can see one agent almost securely hidden behind a large plant if he wasn't for his shoes to stick out.
Selina grunts tiredly. Professionals, yeah right. The girl presses on the mike of her hidden ear-phone and whispers; "I don't want to be a bother, agent Hayes, but I can see this idiot shoes from behind the large plant on first floor."
The street girl snickers to herself when she watches the agent step back. Obviously he just received a 'slap on his fingers'. Selina quickly heads up the stairs to the second floor, not even making a noise.
Once on the landing she can't see any agents. Obviously they are well-hidden on this floor. Selina sniffs the air a few times, smelling one of the agents cologne. Definitely another thing she has to alert Hayes.
"Cologne, really?" Agent Hayes asks, looking baffled at Bruce once she received Selina's information. Bruce chuckles and Hayes continues; "What kind of intruder smells the air first to figure out the agents locations?"
Bruce smiles; "Yeah, Selina is very thorough."
Suddenly one of the agents alert Hayes that a certain leather wearing girl sneaks down the third floor, heading to the top floor. Agent Hayes smiles at Bruce and says; "Yeah, let her walk. Pretend you didn't see her. I wanna see her reaction when she sees the big surprise outside."
Bruce frowns? Surprise? What surprise? What didn't she tell him? That's when agent Hayes explains to Bruce that they not only have snipers inside or outside the gates of the manor, but also armoured vehicles.
"Some of them are mounted with active denial systems which are meant for non-lethal crowd control while others are mounted with 50 caliber machineguns to deal with potential vehicular assaults on the house."
Bruce looks impressed at the pictures that agent Hayes shows him. Alfred is gloating as well to see all that Military weapons and vehicles. Miss Kyle would be surprised for sure when she bumps into one of those.
The young heir however, still doesn't know which one does exactly what so he points at the one that's meant for crowd control and asks; "What does this one do exactly.
Hayes shares a look with Alfred and she would have replied the kid's question if it wasn't for Selina to scream first, and it was coming from outside. Bruce's eyes fill with fear and rushes for the patio doors, charging outside. Hayes and Alfred follow.
Selina comes running up to them and her eyes sparkle with anger as she holds a particular part of her arm.
"I really hate you right now!" the street girl hollers at Hayes as she stomps past the smirking woman, gloating butler and a worried Bruce. Then, she plops down onto the couch.
Bruce scurries back inside as well and sits down onto the coffee table, parallel of the girl. His brown eyes look worried as he watches Selina rubbing parts of her body.
"Selina, what happened? Did they shoot at you?"
Selina throws an icy scowl at Alfred and Hayes who still hold a fit of laughter. Then she spits annoyed; "Yeah, their crazy vehicle shot some sort of heat ray at me. My whole body is burning right now." Then she looks at Hayes; "I won't forget this, just so you know. I will get you back for this!"
"Miss Kyle, manners," Alfred scowls. "Also, it's illegal to threaten agents on duty."
Selina throws an bigger scowl at Alfred and Hayes says, stepping in between; "It's fine, Mr. Pennyworth. Also, I'm sorry Cat. I guess I forgot to mention we also have vehicles with active denial systems. You just met one. Also, you were spotted on the second floor but I told the agent to pretend he didn't see you."
"That's just cruel," Selina scowls. "Instead of telling him to stop me, you allowed them to burn me alive with that active denial system?!"
Bruce moves closer to Selina to see if she's really as wounded as she makes them believe. It turned out she wasn't.
Alfred clears his throat to draw their attention, because right now Bruce is so close beside Selina she can kiss him, and she looked like she would. Therefore the butler gets the eye of the tiger, from both of them. Obviously Bruce wanted her to do it.
"Master Bruce, your planned press conference will be in less than an hour."
Bruce nods and thanks his butler for reminding him. A few minutes later he joins them in the study again, all suited up in a tux. It really shows he's getting nervous again, so Alfred quickly adds with a half-smile; "After everything you've been through the past few years, this conference will be like a walk in the park."
"Yeah," Selina says and jumps to her feet, grabs the lapels of his suit and adds; "After we caught that scrawny, little twin of yours, we will make a real walk down the park." And with that, Selina plants a kiss on Bruce's lips.
Agent Hayes frowns as she watches Alfred free his young master from Selina's clutches and directs him down the hallway, up to the front door. There he halts suddenly and looks all worried again. Selina as well.
Bruce smiles to them, turns to the door and opens it to step outside. Agent Hayes assures them on the way out; "Don't worry, Mister Wayne will be safe with us."
Bruce looks one more time at agent Hayes who thumbs up to him for encouragement. Then he walks to the small stage and faces the crowd, the press and the flashing cameras.
Bruce clears his throat and says; "Good afternoon citizens of Gotham. Many of you might know, I recently learned that I have a twin brother named Thomas Wayne Jr. A few days ago, he stood beside me at this very spot, talking about the things he was or wanted to do for the less fortunate among us."
Selina and Alfred sit on the couch watching the event on the small TV with a big, bowl of popcorn. Well, Selina is eating the popcorn. Alfred however keeps a close eye on all the corn that miss her mouth and crumble onto the couch and grab them before they can even touch the floor. Alfred really hates messy floors.
"You know, I never bought that kid's stupid act," Selina snorts shortly before stuffing her mouth full and adds; "Just like I never bought that two-faced-
"Yes, we know that now, Miss Kyle," Alfred grumbles, cutting the girl off. "I already feel stupid enough without you rubbing it in all the time."
Selina grins momentarily and then shushes the butler; "I try to listen to my Bruce. Also, that jawline of him is so sharp and-" Selina quickly stuffs her mouth full so Alfred can't hear the rest of that sentence.
"I really wished we could get along, but it turns out that he's nothing more than a wolf in sheep clothes. And a disgrace to the Wayne family name. I recently learned that he's working with clandestine hostile elements to seize control of my company and put himself at the helm and they may even take control of Gotham along with it. Their interest in taking over my company and this city is so important to them that a few nights ago, they made an attempt on my life with this."
Bruce looks over at Hayes who pulls back the cover and reveals the weapon in a glass case. Many onlookers gasp in shock.
"That's right people, this is a M-47 Dragon anti-tank missile. Don't worry, the GCPD bomb squad took the liberty of removing the warhead before bringing it here."
Alfred looks at the TV and shivers a little at the sight of the weapon, reminding him what could have happened if it had exploded.
"Relax, Jeeves, take some popcorn." Selina holds the bowl underneath the butler's nose without taking her eyes off the screen.
Alfred glances at it briefly and takes a handful. After all, Miss Kyle's breakfast wasn't exactly a feast for his eyes so he had to skip it.
"The day after the attack, we tracked Thomas down and tried to confront him about his actions but he decided to run like a coward instead of admitting his wrongdoings like a real brother and real Wayne would. There is something I like to say to Thomas and the group of people who for lack of better term can be best described as domestic terrorists."
Selina moves to the edge of the couch, excitedly. Bruce is about to get hard-core again, and that is something she starts to like about him.
"The feds and I are coming for you. You cannot hide from the tentacles of justice, for there are many and their reach is infinite. No matter where you go on this Earth, you will find no safe haven and I already took the liberty of reserving a new home for you… in a Super-max prison."
Selina grins proudly; "That's my Bruce!" Then she stuffs another handful of popcorn in her mouth; "So, Jeeves, what can you tell me about Super-max prison?"
"They are meant for the absolute worst of the worst criminals and they have enough security features to make Blackgate look like a motel. Nobody has ever broken out of one. Ever!"
"That's what they said about the Asylum too and guess what happened," Selina snorts, reminding the butler of all the asylum escapees again. "But you know, I'm pretty sure I could get in or out without them knowing it."
Alfred grins; "Absolutely, unless they also have vehicles with active denial systems." Selina throws a very icy stink-eye but Alfred ignores it and adds; "Though, I think they rather go for the ones that are mounted with 50 caliber machine-guns. I'm sure you saw one just like that in the backyard. You're so lucky they didn't use that one first."
"You're never going to stop rubbing that one in my face, are you?"
Alfred shrugs; "That… kind of depends on how fast I get bored on it." Then, cracking a laugh; "Which will take a long time indeed."
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