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Disclaimer: Don't own anything except Serenity Anderson

A/N: Yes, I know this chap is short, but think of it like the second part to the previous one…the next chap makes up for this one…so don't worry!

Special thanks to,
Kyoko Kasshu Minamino, I'm delighted that you like this, and who doesn't like Terry? Lol ;)
i am nightcrawler, wow, you made me blush! I hope you continue to love it!
CATgrl, I don't blame her either but don't worry…only two more chapters and it's Catwoman time!
Ratdogtwo, thanks for the review! I hope this is to your liking…

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"You're late," the voice was gravely and low but somehow managed to echo throughout the cave. Terry pulled his mask off with an irritated sigh.

"I was going by my home on the way back when some Jokerz attacked a girl that lives in my building."

Bruce didn't move from the computer.

"They attacked her and dragged her into the alley, tried to accost her," he tried again watching for some type of reaction.

Silence.

Any sign of life over there? Terry thought to himself.

"Dealt with?" Bruce questioned finally turning to look at him. His tone implied that it had better of been dealt with.

Ah, so he is alive, Terry amended.

"Yeah," and he told him the whole story of what happened, even the parts of when she flipped the joker over, and then jumped on the one leader after he was unconscious. He left out the crying jag though. That wasn't necessary.

"Walked her home even, she was too stubborn to let me carry her…"

Silence.

Terry tapped his foot for a few seconds before bursting out,

"The thing that bugs me is that she's such a nice girl, she gets attacked yeah, I helped her out, but I can't remember her damn name!"

Bruce's lips twitched and Terry stared at him in amazement.

"Do you find it funny that I can't remember the name of a girl who's lived in my building my whole life?"

Silence. A couple squeaks from over hanging bats.

"It's not funny," he muttered and turned his head when he heard a noise. He relaxed when it turned out it was only Ace. The dark dog walked over and sniffed Terry's gloved hand. Terry answered by stroking his head.

"Do one last sweep, than you can head home."

Terry let out a groan but realized that this was as good as it was going to get.

"Got it," he replied slipping his mask back on and petting Ace's head one last time before heading out.

"Oh, and tomorrow," Bruce said before adding a dramatic pause, "Don't be late."

Funny, real funny, Terry thought with a pout. Don't be late Terry, Play with your brother Terry, Stay awake in class Terry, Don't be late for our date Terry. Geeze, take a number.

Terry shook his head, the life of Batman was nonstop and tiring, but things like what happened tonight made it all worth it. He turned and got back into the batmobile and went out into the night.

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She opened the door and was met with a frantic Selina whose jaw dropped upon seeing her.

"What the hell happened?" she exclaimed putting her arm around the younger woman and helping her into the apartment, gracefully avoiding all the cats.

"Ran into some Jokerz, got my ass handed to me," Serenity answered back casually trying not to talk too much because her jaw throbbed.

"Are you okay? What happened?"

"Oh, I'm peachy, Batman saved me," she saw Selina frown slightly. "Well," Serenity added on, "I broke one's nose, kicked another in the groin, and threw one over my shoulder onto the ground after her tried to choke me."

Selina looked at her for a moment, although not happy with the turn of events but pleased that she had been able to inflict some damage at least.

"Let's get you cleaned up, is anything broken?" Selina stated helping the girl into the bathroom and helping her undress.

"Maybe a rib or two," she looked up at her with a playful grin ignoring the hum of pain, "never broken anything before." Selina didn't look amused.

"Tell me everything that happened," Selina said softly looking at the bruises forming on the girls skin, than she eyed the paint and blood smear.

Serenity took a deep breath and told her exactly what happened, every word, every action. When it was done Selina looked a mix between mad, sad, enraged, and relived. But when she spoke her words were soft and emotional.

"I'm glad you're okay." They embraced for a few moments before letting go.

"Go take a shower, and we'll patch you up."

So she did just that. She took a shower and washed every reminder of that night off. She scrubbed the skin of her stomach until it was raw and red. She gently tested her ribs and hissed slightly at the pain, she didn't think they were broken. If her ribs were broken they would have hurt a hell of a lot more than they were now. Cracked most probably, but not broken.

After the shower she got out of the shower and reached for a towel but froze mid movement when she caught sight of a fuzzy picture of herself in the full-length mirror. She made her way to the mirror and wiped away the condensation.

She looked like shit. She quietly stared at herself and touched her reflection. The marred face, the bruising ribs, this wasn't her!

Anger flared through her.

Look what they turned her into! Look at what those assclowns did to her!

White-hot fury poured through her veins as her thoughts churned through her head. She had to be saved; she had to rely on Batman to save her! She should have been able to save herself!

She grit her teeth as she came to a realization. Turning abruptly, she threw new clean clothes on in haste, forcefully ignoring the pain, and marched out of the room into the living room where Selina was sitting.

Their eyes locked and Selina saw something in Serenity's eyes that mirrored hers back in the day. Fire. Her eyes were lit with blue fire.

Her voice was strong when she next spoke, and she only said two words that would change both their lives forever.

"Teach me."

Selina looked at her cautiously, unsure of what she really meant.

"Teach you what?" she said carefully.

Dazzling blue met emerald green, a look of understanding passed through them both. Selina felt a thrill run through her, Serenity was going to make a wonderful Catwoman, she could feel it.

"Teach me everything."

A true Catwoman smile came over Selina's face and she nodded her head.

The legend would live on.