Catwoman, Selina Kyle, was the first to notice that something was wrong.
Selina had had a rough childhood. She had grown up in an orphanage, stolen to survive, and fought others to stay alive. She had no superpowers, but her body was exceptionally flexible. Later, she had formally trained in boxing and martial arts, mastering stealth, lockpicking, disguise, acrobatics, and whip techniques to become a world-class cat burglar.
She stole jewels from the rich and criminal gangs, gave to orphanages and the homeless, and sympathized with those at the bottom of society, but she was no bleeding heart.
She was independent and confident, joined no organizations, and refused to let rules hold her hostage.
She was like a cat strolling through the streets at midnight, elegant and regal, yet possessed of an innate wildness that could never be tamed.
Only once-the closest she had ever come-had she willingly sheathed her claws and fangs for a man-
She had fallen in love with Batman.
Or rather, Bruce Wayne.
They had begun as the city's protector and a criminal on its fringes, moving through chases, arrests, mutual probing, and flirtation until they finally fell for each other.
Batman had revealed his true identity as Bruce Wayne to Selina, and Selina had stopped stealing. Instead, she had used her talents and abilities as Catwoman to help Batman protect the city, becoming an antihero whose methods were not quite so "by the book."
Back then, they had believed their love could overcome anything. The love between the bat and the cat had become the most beautiful fairy tale in Gotham's night.
By day, they went on dates like any other couple, watched movies together, and attended parties;
By night, they changed into skintight suits and patrolled together, using violence and fear to protect the