Panther

Chapter two: Meeting Catwoman.

As I said, I was just going to watch from a rooftop while eating a bagel. I ate my bagel, watched as Batman and Robin beat up thugs and try to stop Catwoman from robbing a bank. This was getting good and it was happening right under me. And then they were quickly making their way up here, cool, they are bringing the drama here. You know what, I need to hide for this.

Third person's POV

Batman and Robin had finally cornered Catwoman on the roof. Batman said, "Give it up Catwoman, you're cornered." Suddenly they heard a teenage voice behind them. She said, "Excuse me Mr Batman and er Sir Robin. It would be so kind of you as to leave my mother alone thank you very much." They both turned to face Panther and Catwoman decided to use this chance to escape. Robin asked, "Who are you?" She replied, "I'm Panther. And I am definitely not at your service. It was nice distracting you. Later." She flipped off the roof and disappeared. Batman said, "Let her go." Robin said, "But-" Batman said, "Leave it." He turned and grappled away. Robin had no choice but to follow. But come sunshine come rain, he was sure as hell going to find out who that girl was.

Crys' POV.

Shit, that was a stupid idea to intervene with that fight. And to say that Catwoman was my mom was beyond stupid. But it was the only thing that I could think of which would make them look at me hence helping Catwoman to escape. Shit, she's probably going to track me down. I did not think that through. I reached a rooftop where I could see the previous one that both Batman and Robin had just left. I sighed in relief. Phew, I am in the clear for today night. Time to go rob some muggers. I turned around only to see Catwoman holding a bag that had in her cash and she was staring at me, intensely. It was freaking me out.

I said, "Okay, just to break the ice, I am not actually your daughter. I said that so they'd look at me and you'd escape. Yeah, and I decided to help out because it sincerely didn't look like a fair fight, two males against one girl. I'm all for feminism and feminism. And yes, you can trust me. I literally have no reason to vibe you the wrong way. I'm sorry if I have disturbed your peace or anything but could you please stop glaring at me." She was quiet for a little while until she asked, "What's your name?" I replied, "Panther." She said, "Thank you for helping me out of there. I honestly would have gotten caught if it weren't for you." I smiled and said, "You're welcome." She asked, "By any chance, are you interested in a partnership?" I smirked and asked, "With you?" She replied, "Yup."

I had to think about this clearly. What she was asking of me was something big that required commitment but this is Catwoman offering me a job. So I replied.

"Of course, I would love to be your partner slash sidekick slash distraction person. But I have terms and demands."

She said, "Fine, let's hear them."

I said, "For starters you can't leave me behind, I can't leave you behind either. I don't want any of the money that we steal, you can take it all. I'm in it for the thrill. Oh, and you gotta give me something to eat after a successful heist, preferably a bagel or biscuits. That's all."

Catwoman was shocked and said, "Seriously, I'm asking you to risk your life almost every month and all you're asking for in return is biscuits or bagels."

I smiled and said, "You're right. I should include something else, I can escape the police very easily. It's breaking someone else out that's a problem. So, if you get your ass handed to you and the police get there hands on you. You are on your own lady. But you're Catwoman, you probably already know everything about escaping but I'm just being clear. I cross the line at Police."

She laughed and said, "Deal. So, see you every night of this week on this roof if you're up to it."

I said, "Let's shake on it." We shook hands and split our separate ways. She went to her home, I think. While I went to beat up thugs and take all the money they have on them, it was such an eventful night and now, I think I have enough money to last the kids that live in Crime Alley two days. They're becoming a bit too many. But, I'm sure I'll manage. I put all my easy money in my bag at my hideout.

For some reason, I feel like I was followed here. I got out my whip and grappling hook that I may or may not have found lying around in an alley. I looked around my hideout which is an abandoned apartment that is in a building that's slowly falling apart. I got my bag of stash and some of my weapons then began on my journey to Crime Alley. I swear, someone is following me. I turned around and said, "Okay creep, I know you're there. Do us all a favour and show yourself." Then Robin came out of the shadows. I sighed in relief and said, "Phew, it's just you." Robin asked, "Who are you?" I replied, "My code name is Panther. But my friends call me Kris. Spelt K-r-i-s. Nice to meet you Robin." I held out my hand for him to shake but he just looked at it with a disgusted look on his face.

I retracted my hand and said, "Okay, so we aren't friends. Any Who, now that we're both here. I need a lift to China town. Can you please help me?" He asked in a monotone voice, "What's in the bag and why do you want to go to China town?"