Chapter 2: The Guests
Bruce's POV
Alfred said that the guests were supposed to start arriving around 6:00p.m. So I was sitting in my underused living room watching the news. There had been an unusual amount of peace in Gotham today, so the only thing on the news was my birthday. There were actually reporters out on my front lawn reporting live.
"Are you sure he's home today? Maybe he left a couple of days ago for a vacation." Jack Ryder was mumbling in the background of Vicki Vale's live report.
"Oh come on, the most rich and eligible bachelor in Gotham can't be alone on his birthday! Where's Bruce?" Vicki spoke to the viewers. "His guests must be arriving soon!"
"Are we sure he has guests Vicki? He always spend special occasions alone, why is this one any different?" Jack said.
It was five minutes to 6:00. The guests should be arriving soon, so Vicki and Jack won't be too disappointed. The reporters turned to watch as Gordon's patrol car pulled up the drive way.
"I'll greet the Commissioner Sir." Alfred said as he passed behind me.
"Thanks Alfred." I said.
I watched the news as Gordon got out of the car. He walked to the other side to help Barbara. Alfred offered his help to Gordon.
"Commissioner Gordon, what are you doing here?" Vicki asked.
"Can you excuse me while I help my daughter out of the car." Gordon sighed.
"Of course." Jack and Vicki backed up a couple of inches.
Gordon and Alfred helped Barbara into her wheelchair and she wheeled to the ramp I had installed for her. The doorbell rang. I got up and opened the door for Barbara.
"Hi Bruce." She said as she wheeled into the living room.
"Hello Barbara." I touched her shoulder before I sat down.
"Commissioner Gordon! Is your daughter dating Bruce Wayne?" Vicki asked.
"She is a valuable employee and friend." Gordon looked flustered by the question.
"As if our relationship were that simple." Barbara giggled.
"That would actually be more complicated." I smirked.
It would be more complicated to date Barbara than to do my work as Batman with her. Gordon looked strange as he sat on my couch.
"So why did you invite us?" Gordon asked.
"Barbara's a good friend and so are you." I answered.
He was the only officer who didn't treat me like a spoiled brat after my parents died, and he unknowingly helps me fight crime. The reporters turned again as a familiar motorcycle pulled up. I smirked.
Gordon's POV
I watched Bruce's TV as Catwoman pulled into his driveway. Carwoman?! Bruce smirked and got up to greet his guest. The reporters started in shock as Bruce and Catwoman walked closer to each other.
"I heard you escaped jail." Bruce said playfully.
"Who told you that? Alfred bailed me out." Catwoman said.
"Dick thought it would be funny if I pulled a prank." Alfred explained.
"Of course he did." Barbara smirked.
"Besides, I was stealing you a gift." Catwoman smirked.
"I've always wanted a stolen watch." Bruce was sarcastic.
"Alfred helped me buy it after he bailed me out." Catwoman handed Bruce a box.
"Thank you." Bruce smiled before he kissed her.
"You heard it here first ladies, Bruce Wayne has been taken by the local thief Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman." Vicki said.
"You heard it here first gentlemen, Catwoman has been taken by bachelor Bruce Wayne." Jack reported.
"Seems as if she stole his heart." I joked.
"Very funny Dad." Barbara rolled her eyes.
Now I'm really confused. Barbara has never mentioned knowing Bruce before today, but I heard them say something about a relationship, and he just kissed Catwoman. This is very confusing.
"Better get inside before the reporters interview you." Bruce muttered.
"Good idea." Catwoman smiled as she walked inside with Bruce.
"Diana, Tim, and Dick should be here soon." Bruce said.
"You invited W- Diana?" Catwoman questioned.
"Alfred invited people. I knew nothing until this morning." Bruce shrugged.
Two boys walked through the door like it was nothing.
"Where did you two come from?" Bruce sounded amused.
"The Bat- back yard." One of them said.
"There was a bat in the back yard." The other clarified.
"Hi Dick." Barbara beamed.
"Hey Babs." Dick smiled.
Only I call her Babs.
"Hello, Earth to Barbara. Someone else is here too." The first one said.
"Hi Tim." Barbara rolled her eyes.
Dick sat down by Barbara and smiled. Tim sat casually by Bruce.
"Any problems?" Bruce asked.
"Not security wise." Dick said.
"Nothing to report Ba- Bruce." Tim seemed to stumble over his words.
A beautiful woman was on the news walking past Vicki and Jack.
"Who's she?" Jack was practically drooling.
"I don't think you'll figure it out by staring at her ass." Vicki snapped him out of it.
The woman walked in and smiled at Bruce.
"Diana." Bruce held out his hand to shake.
She walked past it to hug him. "Hello Bruce."
Catwoman stared at her wearily.
"Hello Selina." Diana sat down.
"Diana." Catwoman greeted.
"Alright, let's get this party started!" Tim said.
"He really is a younger you." Bruce looked at Dick.
Dick smiled. "Taught him everything I know."
"We'll start with gifts." Alfred decided.
Joker's POV
Now's not the right time to strike, but soon. One of the goons started looking bored.
"Bored?" I asked.
"Um..." He started.
I shot him. "That's more fun! Someone draw a smile on his face."
A goon got to work as Harley stared at Catwoman.
"Too bad she switched sides, she was a good friend." Harley muttered.
"That's why you have me! And Ivy." I added the last part with less enthusiasm.
"Of course Puddin'!" Harley smiled.
I can't wait to crash this party!