Chapter 4: The Cat Turns Heroine

Katryna sighed as she wandered the alleys. That fight had left her unsatisfied. Probably because she had used Mitsukuni's distraction to her advantage. Yes, it was a move that anyone would have used in her situation. Two martial arts masters of their caliber would be a bit of trouble for a newly emerged Catwoman. However she still ran off, making her victory a draw. That didn't sit well with her.

So instead of finding a new heist or robbing a random jewelry store, she simply walked around, skulking in the shadows as her grandmother's words echoed in her head. She was already a villain among society. So how could a bad kitty become good? She refused to be domesticated by anyone... except maybe her Batman. Give her a saucer of cream and Takashi Morinozuka to play with, she'd be purring like a kitten. But what about that last part- one day, she would need help? But who would help her? She was clearly becoming a thorn in Ouran's side. Would Batman become her hero or would she be left to deal with her crimes? Selina had spent a few nights in jail, who was Catwoman to deem it unfit for Katryna on the off-chance she get caught.

A yell of fear-tinged anger captured her attention and, though curiosity killed the cat, this kitty had 8 lives left. So she kept to the shadows and investigated the commotion. Peeking around the corner, she spotted a certain famous scholarship student... in a dress. A pink dress and a white coat. But still, a dress that clearly showed how not-manly the 'male' student really was. Shaking her head, Catwoman refocused on the situation.

Haruhi was currently rushing a drunken woman with long reddish-brown hair along. A group of yakuza punks were harassing them, making crude gestures and talking a lot of smack about what they would do with the two females.

Such an unsavory sight angered the normally even-tempered Katryna. Her lips curled in a disgusted snarl and she had unwound her whip before she'd even thought things through. With a flick of her wrist, the end of her whip wrapped around the tallest of the male's necks. She used all her strength to pull him back and luckily, he fell against the building wall, his head hitting the course material with a sickening crack. The other two turned around and gave startled yells to "Kenji" who was knocked out. She pulled her whip back to her and left the shadows.

"That looks like it hurt... Better grab him and go. Unless you want to become my scratching posts..." Catwoman hissed, exposing her razor sharp claws. Just because she held back her talons when fighting Takashi, that didn't mean she wouldn't cut these jackasses.

The two young buffoons knew they didn't have a chance without the 'muscle-man' so they just grabbed him and ran. The masked female kicked the ass of one of the fleeing cowards and growled at their retreating backs. "Don't let me catch you going after innocent women again or I'll cut certain parts off of you to give to Isis!" Whether they knew she was talking about the goddess or terrorist group, she didn't care.

Instead, the Catwoman turned to look at Haruhi and the drunk woman she was struggling to help. Curiosity flashed in her green eyes and she walked up to them. "Need some help?" she asked softly.

Haruhi looked at the villainess with big brown eyes. Katryna couldn't believe she'd ever though this student was a young man. The drunk slurred, "Look, it's that Cat-girl-person! H-hey, can... can I take you to... uhmm... we should go get a drink! You look like you'd be a fun drunk!"

"Dad, no more booze! And she looks too young to drink legally! It's almost 3 am and you're already wasted!" Haruhi scolded angrily.

Katryna was surprised that the woman was actually a man but hey, to each his own, right? At least he made it work and didn't look all sorts of wrong when wearing the pretty garments. With a shake of her head, she went to the drunk cross dresser's other side and assisted with stabilizing him. "I'll help you both get home. I'm assuming both of you live in the same place?"

Haruhi looked shocked that Catwoman was helping her and seemed prepared to argue. But stopped after the first few steps when she realized how much easier it was to assist her father. However, as they ambled onward, she asked, "I thought you were a bad person? I mean, with all the stealing and stuff, I don't understand why you helped us."

Catwoman looked forward as Selina's words crossed her mind once again. "Just because I've done bad stuff doesn't mean I can't be a good kitty sometimes..." Her words brought giggles from the man between them.

The 'male' student looked thoughtful for a moment before smiling slightly. "Well, that's good to know. The way Kyoya's been lately, I was sure you were pure evil. But then again, he's pretty heartless himself unless there's money to be made."

The green eyed girl smirked. Yeah, that would make her pure evil to the money-grubbing Ohtori. At last, they arrived at an older-looking apartment building and Haruhi guided them to her particular door. "So you live here? I know you're a scholarship student but I'd assumed you'd have-"

"What, a mansion like you probably do?" Haruhi growled, getting her 'rich bastards' face on.

Katryna didn't seem phased in the slightest. "I was going to say a house. I don't even live in a mansion so don't go around making assumptions." She sighed and looked at the clock. "I should go. We don't have school tomorrow so at least we can sleep in, right? I'll see you around but hopefully you won't see me..." And Catwoman ducked out from under the cross dresser's arm and headed for the door.

"Well, thanks for saving us. And I guess...happy thieving? I don't agree with what you're doing but you can't be all bad if you're willing to walk us home after what happened. I just hope you find whatever you're looking for, however you're looking for it..."

Catwoman looked back at Haruhi with a look of surprise. Now it was her turn to smile softly. "Me too... good luck to you too. Kyoya aside, Tamaki seems like a bigger pain in the ass~"

The crossdresser giggled even more. "I'll say! He's trying to muzzle in on my turf! Stupid Suoh, he's gonna learn not to try to make my daughter his own!" The giggles became more sinister.

Katryna closed the door before she could hear any more and let her curiosity get the better of her. She really did have to get home before her father woke up. Her mother knew what she was up to but her father was as straight-laced as they came. He would probably tip the cops off, not because he wanted his daughter in jail but because she had stolen property.

There had been a time when just the thought of doing anything illegal would have been laughable. She was invisible but not so desperate to be noticed as to do bad stuff. Now as Catwoman, she was a regular klepto but there wasn't any regret in her actions. She wasn't Robin Hood but nowadays, there were ways of tracing back jewels and gold to their owners. So long as she was careful, she wouldn't get caught and she'd have all the pretty things her kitty-heart desired.

As she slipped inside her window and prepared for bed, she couldn't help but think back to Takashi. She hoped he wouldn't be in too much trouble because of her. But the way he had flirted with her, as odd as it was for the quiet young man, still brought chills to her spine. She liked it, meant that he was more than just a pretty face. Gave him some depth if that crazy first year who always shouted about moe was to be listened to.

But what would he be like, now that she had gotten away from his masculine clutches? Common sense said for her to stay away from him but she couldn't. He was the one treasure that she couldn't steal. He would have to give himself to her of his own free will. But who was to say that he would willingly become her true Batman?

Would this Catwoman be without her Batman?