June 27 2017

It was a beautiful night at the restaurant as Anne and Bucky were seen having dinner while talking to each other, The day was quite uneventful, so they decided to go out somewhere.

Both of them were eating a steak as they looked around the quiet restaurant as the soft music continued playing.

Bucky: See? This is the kind of night I enjoy, It's quiet, and there's no trouble to deal with.

Anne: Believe me, I don't like it when the night is like this, I'm used to dealing with trouble.

Bucky chuckled at her response as Anne took another bite of steak while smiling at him, watching him for a moment. She really liked seeing him dressed in suits.

Bucky: I have to admit, you really have a thing for chaos.

Anne: Chaos is part of my life, but I finally got to feel some peace when I'm with you.

Barnes was taken back by what she said, but he couldn't help but smile as well, Anne sipped her lemon juice and smiled at him as Bucky continued smiling at her.

Bucky: I feel the same way honestly, and it's hard to believe.

She looked at him as Bucky fixed his black gloves.

Anne: I'm surprised you haven't melted.

Bucky: Hm?

Anne: It's hot as fire outside, and you're wearing gloves.

Bucky: I can't let anyone know the white wolf is on a date with a beautiful woman.

Anne smiled and blushed a little as he couldn't help but smile and felt his heart beat faster.

Anne: You're such a romantic.

Bucky: *Chuckles* No, I'm not.

He felt a little embarrassed and smiled as Anne raised an eyebrow.

Anne: Yes, you are, I can recall how many times you flirted, That's why Tara tries to ship us together.

Bucky continued smiling, knowing deep down she was correct. Both of them were really close, It definitely would look like their dating eventhough they aren't. . . But that's what they wish for.

As the night continued on, Bucky and Anne continued talking to each other, cracking a few jokes and had a serious and deep conversation, They really seemed to like having deep talks, It makes them feel more open to each other.

Eventually, Anne said she needed to go to the bathroom as she grabbed her bag and walked away, Bucky was watching her as his heart continued beating faster, His feelings grew stronger for her. He really wanted to tell her about it, but he was worried.

Despite how close they are, He felt like Anne wouldn't accept his feelings, He was just a crime fighting partner, nothing else. But he really wanted to be more than that, Those feelings have been bothering him for a long time, He wasn't sure what to do now.

As he continued thinking about Anne, a woman in a black dress and hat sat on the chair as Bucky looked at her confusion and was a little cautious.

Bucky: Excuse me. . . My wife is sitting here.

???: *Chuckles* Don't worry, Bucky. I'm not taking your wife's place.

He looked shocked that the woman said his name, but Barnes felt like he recognised her voice, She moved her hat a little, and it was revealed to be Natasha.

Bucky: Natasha?

Natasha: Bucky, everyone's been looking for you.

He was silent and continued staring at her before saying something.

Bucky: What are you doing here? In Gotham of all places?

Natasha: Steve sent me here, You disappeared from us for a whole year. . . While working with Gotham's saviour.

He narrowed his eyes as Natasha stared at him.

Natasha: We heard a lot about her, but we didn't expect you to team up with her.

Bucky: It's a long story.

Natasha nodded as she looked around the restaurant before speaking to him.

Natasha: You need to come back.

Bucky: No, I have to finish up a few things.

Natasha: Then should we come and help you?

Bucky: No, I can handle it myself. Tell Steve to give me some time.

His look softened, knowing his best friend was worried about him, Natasha stared at him, considering what he said.

Natasha: If you say so. . . You know, since Stark-

Bucky: Don't talk about him. . .

He spoke coldly and felt the guilt and regret, remembering what happened last year. Bucky knew Tony would never forgive him for killing his parents, and Bucky wasn't going to forgive himself either. He never wanted to speak about this topic, but he only opened up to Anne about it.

Natasha noticed how tense and guilty he looked as She nodded.

Natasha: Alright, I won't speak about it. . . Just saying, you should finish up what you have, We need you back.

Bucky nodded as He saw Anne walking towards the table from a far distance, Natasha noticed where he was looking as she gave a cheeky smile.

Natasha: Alright, have a nice date with your wife.

She joked with him before quickly getting up as Bucky stared at her, Natasha took a moment to look at Anne before leaving the restaurant. Winters sat on the chair as Bucky was staring at her.

Anne: Hey, Sorry if I took too long.

Bucky: *Smiles* It's okay.

Anne: . . . So, who was she?

She looked a little serious but curious as Bucky looked at her before speaking to her.

Bucky: Natasha. . . Or I can say, Black Widow.
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July 1 2017

There was a court case happening as the judge and other people involved in the case were all standing, Pamela Isley was seen wearing her prison uniform while looking at the ground, Finally the final verdict was made.

Judge: The prisoner will stand, Pamela Lillian Isley, District Attorney Van Dorn has asked that the maximum sentence of life
imprisonment be imposed upon you. However, as your apprehension came at the hands of the Batwoman and The White Wolf , They are not recognized agents of the law, This court has no choice but to return you to Arkham Asylum, where it is hoped you will complete your
rehabilitation.

This is Janet Van Dorn, Forty years old and is Gotham City's District Attorney after Harvey Dent's mental breakdown. She has been working hard to make this city a better place.

However, Janet deeply resented Batwoman and the white wolf's interference in law enforcement, and she made no secret of her contempt for those vigilantes. She despised both of them along with the avengers that didn't sign the accords.

Janet stared in anger as Pamela looked at the ground and was escorted out of the area as Van Dorn didn't like this at all, She wanted a life sentence to most of these criminals, Some of them also deserved death sentences.

Later on, Pamela made it to her cell in arkham asylum as the security guard watched her before they closed the door, Pamela felt upset until she noticed her cellmate, who was doing her makeup.

Harley: Hi, Red! Welcome home.

Pamela: Hi, Harley.

Harley: Aw, things didn't go too good, huh?

Pamela: Nope. . .

Harley: Well, cheer up, Word is. . . .

"We're gonna throw a little party"

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Jack, along with Benjamin and Alex, were seen watching a recent interview on TV where Janet was being interviewed by the reporters, She was talking about the vigilantes in Gotham.

Janet: Not only does Batwoman create these so-called super-criminals, She takes it upon himself to be their judge and jury with no regard for the legal system. And there we have, the infamous winter soldier and now the media is slowly taking their side even after what he's done in years.

Reporter: It sounds like
you want to put Batwoman on trial.

Janet: Believe me, I'd like nothing better.

Benjamin closed the TV as the trio looked at Janet, who was fixing her blazer coat while glaring at them.

Alex: Strong words.

Janet: It's got to stop, As Gotham's new district attorney, I can't allow your pet nuts to run loose in my city.

She smacked the table as the trio looked at her.

Janet: I mean it.

Jack: Janet, it's a war zone out there, and Batwoman and Sergeant Barnes is our best weapon.

Janet: And I say they are a drug the city keeps taking to avoid facing reality.

Benjamin: That's not true, Janet. They're helping the study, and people are slowly understanding that.

Janet: How can you consider them heroes? Don't you realise the chaos they have caused in this city? These supervillians exist because of The Batwoman!

She raised her voice as the trio continued staring at her, despite that. They still take Anne and Bucky's support.

Janet: And I don't even have anything to say to the winter soldier, You know what he has done in so many years, and he's the reason why Gotham is even more dangerous.

Alex: You need to understand, He's not an assassin anymore. And don't call him that.

Jack: Batwoman is doing her best to protect this city and imagine if she wasn't here when these villains showed up? Our city would be in mayhem.

Janet: Oh, so you think I'll just call them heroes? No, They are a plague in this city. And I'm disgusted that YOU and the civilians of gotham are taking their sides, Everyone is blinded by these fugitives, only because what? They took down a bunch of criminals?

Benjamin: I understand your concerns, Janet. But things aren't black and white. Bucky has a dark past, but he's tried to make amends for his actions. And he's exactly doing that.

Alex: And Batwoman has done more for Gotham than you can imagine. She's risked her life to protect this city countless times.

Jack: These fugitives, as you say, have done more to help than the police or the government have. They're a necessary force in Gotham.

Van dorn shook her head, still not accepting this. That was until the window opened and the two vigilantes sneaked inside the office as they stood in the shadows and stared at them.

Janet: Speak of the devil.

Bucky: The East Side Skulls are ready to declare war on the other gangs.

Janet: Old news. My department's already planning a sting to catch
the Skulls' leader.

The trio were about to speak but Janet stopped them as she took a few steps forward towards the vigilantes, showing no fear.

Batwoman: Don't bother.

She opened the binds from the other window and it showed the leader who was hanging upside down while strapped with a rope, He also had tape on his mouth and he was unconscious, Janet looked angry as she spoke to them.

Janet: Very cute, Miss. You want to support law and order? You take off that mask and put on a uniform.

Anne just gave a stare to her as Janet looked at Bucky and glared at him.

Janet: And you, You belong in the raft. . . You don't deserve to be a hero.

Bucky stared at her but didn't do anything, He learned to control himself and take her words lightly,

Both Vigilantes walked away and jumped off the building as Batwoman began gliding away while Bucky parkoured on the buildings as Janet yelled at them.

Janet: You hear me, This is the last time!

She took a deep breath and stared in anger as Jack, Benjamin, and Alex looked at her before she spoke to them.

Janet: The next time I see them,
it will be a whole different story.

She gave a warning as the trio just stared at her, Van dorn noticed there was something on the rope as she examined it.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)