Twelve hours earlier...

Selina Kyle walked into the Wayne Building carrying a pair of suitcases and walked up to the security desk, "Yes, hello, I am here to see Bruce Wayne. He said to tell you first?"

The guard looked her over and asked, "Selina Kyle?" She nodded looking anxious. "Right this way Ms. Kyle we've been expecting you." The guard walked three steps in front of her as they walked down a long hallway behind the guard station. They stopped at what looked like an ordinary wall. The guard swiped his card and a hidden door opened leading to a secret elevator door. The guard swiped his card again and pressed a code into a keypad. He waited until Selina was inside and then pressed the top floor button.

Once the doors opened Alfred was standing there. He bowed to Selina and said, "Good afternoon Ms. Kyle, it's good to see you again." He took the two suitcases and then walked in front of her as they entered Bruce Wayne's penthouse apartment.

"I don't think we've ever met?" Selina asked as she followed behind him almost having to jog to keep up.

"Last night? I was driving Master Bruce's, Rolls Royce. I am afraid I didn't see you and nearly caused an accident." Alfred stopped at an open bedroom door. The room was nearly as big as the two-bedroom apartment she rented with Julie Madison. "This is your room while you stay with us Ms. Kyle, if you need anything at all simply ask me, or if I am not available you can order from the desk downstairs which is manned at all times by pressing 009 on the courtesy phone. To place an external call, you simply dial 9 first and then the number." He went inside and placed the two suitcases on baggage stands.

"If you'd like I can unpack your bags for you, I know that a young lady may not want a strange man going through their things so I leave it up to you." Alfred bowed low once again. "Master Bruce will be waiting for you in the training room when you are ready."

"Thank you, Alfred, I'll unpack them. Which way is the training room from here?" Selina asked curiously.

"The elevator you used to come in here? Just go inside and say, 'Training Room' and it will take you down." Alfred smiled and then asked, "Is there anything you think you might need before I go?"

"I didn't ask Mr. Wayne before I came here, but I have two cats. If I am going to be living here, I'll need to either bring them or go home at least once a day to care for them." Selina said.

Alfred nodded and then said, "If I may be so bold, I can pick them up and bring them here while you are working with Master Bruce today. What is their favorite brand of cat food?"

"Fancy Feast wet food and Meow Mix kibble," Selina said. "I also use the multicat litter."

Alfred nodded and said, "Leave it to me then, Ms. Kyle."

Alfred closed the door giving her some privacy. She walked around the room and eventually tumbled onto the huge four-post king-sized bed. "Oh my god, it's a real fucking princess bed. This is like laying on a cloud." Selina got up and then stripped down before changing into her workout attire. She tossed her underwear into one of the drawers and then hung up the rest of her clothing in the huge walk-in closet. She felt rather awkward that the closet looked empty after hanging two suitcases full of clothes up.

After she did that she headed to the elevator. Once inside she looked for the button for the training room floor and not seeing it said, "Training room."

The elevator started to move down with a lurch and then a couple of minutes later the doors opened on what looked like a professional athlete's gym. There was every kind of machine you could imagine as well as a huge studio for sparring, dancing, gymnastics, or whatever kind of training you'd need to do with a lot of space. She saw Bruce lifting weights in one corner of the room. He had a shocking amount of weight on the bar. He was much stronger than she imagined even having fought against him once.

She walked over to his side of the room and watched him complete his set on the weights. Once he finished he wiped the sweat off his face and said to her, "I know you keep in shape, so for right now feel free to use this gym for your normal routine. We'll let the computer analyze your workout and come up with one better suited for you to help you meet the rigors of our lifestyle."

She raised an eyebrow at him, "Our lifestyle?"

He nodded, "That's right. From today on you are officially Robin." He held out his hand to give her a handshake.

She took his hand and shook it. He smiled and then said, "I have no intention of forcing any kind of personal relationship on you aside from this partnership, Selina, so if you want us to have a professional relationship only, that's what it will be. If you are interested in more, I am willing to give that a try as well. But while we are working, I'll be treating you as my trusted partner. We need to trust that the other person is able and willing to guard the other's back, do you understand?"

She nodded, "I feel... Afraid right now, if I am being honest. Your secret is too heavy. But... You also have my secret." She looked down and tears came to her eyes, " Who else knows?"

Wayne said automatically, "Alfred knows my secret. Gotham Police Commissioner Jim Gordon knows my secret. Wayne Enterprises CEO Lucius Fox knows my secret. And you. As for your secret. I know your secret, no one else."

She nodded and then said, "I didn't even tell Julie my secret."

Wayne said, "Selina, I will never expose your secret. I swear to you on my mother's grave. No matter what happens between us."

Selina nodded and said, "I believe you, Bruce, thank you," She nibbled her bottom lip and then asked, "What should I call you?"

Wayne smiled and said, "While we are working under mask we will go by Batman," He pointed a thumb at his chest and then pointed at her and said, "Robin." He took a towel and wiped down the bar and the bench, "While we are here at home, feel free to call me Bruce, Wayne, hey asshole, or whatever makes you feel comfortable. I'd prefer if you call me Wayne though." He gave her a winning smile.

Selina felt the tension fade as she chuckled at his sense of humor, "You'd let me call you 'hey asshole?'" She smiled wide.

Wayne looked hurt, "Hey, I said I'd prefer if you call me Wayne."

Selina laughed and then hugged him and kissed him on the cheek, "Thank you, for making this just a little less weird."

Wayne smiled and then said, "Oh speaking of weird, are you ready to see your costume and mask?"

They walked into a room and Wayne flicked a light switch turning on a display. A mannequin was wearing a micro bikini, elf shoes, and a Robin Hood hat with a mask that barely concealed the eyes. "This is the suit I picked..."

"I'm going to die, aren't I?" Selina said while staring at the outfit."What happened to armor?"

Wayne cleared his throat, "Yes, well Alfred also said this one was inappropriate so he designed this one." Wayne shut the display light off and then turned another one on. It was a suit nearly identical to the Batsuit with a Robin Hood theme instead of a Bat. The hat and mask were a one-piece cowl with the suit covering her body, arms, and legs completely.

"It's... Amazing. Thank you. What weapons will I be using?" She asked looking at him excitedly.

"What are you proficient in? Guns, knives, pepper spray, taser? I'll get you anything you are confident with." Wayne answered immediately.

"Just like that?" She seemed confused.

Wayne nodded, "Just like that."

"Honestly? I have never used a weapon before. I learned Taekwondo at the Y in my teens. As you saw, I am not that great at it, but I can surprise someone who isn't expecting a woman to know a martial art." Selina admitted.

Wayne rubbed his chin and then asked, "What would you like to learn?"

"Will you teach me? Can you teach me?" Selina brightened up.

"Anything you want to learn, if I can't teach it, I'll get you an expert to teach you." Wayne nodded.

Selina thought about it and said finally, "Stop me if you think this sounds stupid, I want to learn the sword and the bow. Like the real Robin Hood."

"I can teach you the sword and bow. I mastered those weapons myself. After we work on the bow, I'll teach you to use modern firearms as well, you can pick the one that feels better. You aren't locked into using ancient weapons just for a theme." he winked at her. "For tonight, we're going to start your training by learning detective work."