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=== A Change of Heart ===
=== A Change of Heart ===
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Ten was initiated into her life of crime at an early age, and as a consequence she had no friends and was constantly "uproot[ed] every few weeks". She eventually grew weary of her lifestyle, becoming the only malcontent member of the gang. Ten played a vital role in the team, as she was in charge of overriding the security systems of the places they robbed. Melanie was notably less cold-blooded and ruthless than her [[King (Walker Family)|father]] and was much more humane; she seemed gentle, empathetic, smart, level-headed, honorable, somewhat outspoken, reliable, and trustworthy enough.
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Ten was initiated into her life of crime at an early age, and as a consequence she had no friends and was constantly "uproot[ed] every few weeks". She eventually grew weary of her lifestyle, becoming the only malcontent member of the gang. Ten played a vital role in the team, as she was in charge of overriding the security systems of the places they robbed. Melanie Walker was notably less cold-blooded and ruthless than her [[King (Walker Family)|father]] and was much more humane; she seemed gentle, empathetic, smart, level-headed, honorable, somewhat outspoken, reliable, and trustworthy enough.
[[File:Melanie and Terry.jpg|thumb|left|Melanie and [[Batman (Terry McGinnis)|Terry]] bond.]]
[[File:Melanie and Terry.jpg|thumb|left|Melanie and [[Batman (Terry McGinnis)|Terry]] bond.]]
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On her first night in [[Gotham City]], Melanie went to [[Juice Bar]], but didn't go in because she didn't know anybody. She observed [[Batman (Terry McGinnis)|Terry]] and [[Dana Tan|Dana]]'s spat from outside, and when he got out, she approached him, and the two bonded. While Terry complained about his undisclosed "after school" with [[Bruce Wayne]], Melanie noted how tiresome her itinerant life was. She also observed a parallel between herself and Terry, and expressed her infatuation by planting a kiss on his lips. However, Terry wasn't too eager in going so fast, so the two arranged a date on the next night, at the same place.
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On her first night in [[Gotham City]], Melanie went to [[Juice Bar]], but didn't go in because she didn't know anybody. She observed [[Batman (Terry McGinnis)|Terry McGinnis]] and [[Dana Tan]]'s spat from outside, and when he got out, she approached him, and the two bonded. While Terry complained about his undisclosed "after school" job with [[Bruce Wayne]], Melanie noted how tiresome her itinerant life was. She also observed a parallel between herself and Terry, and expressed her infatuation by planting a kiss on his lips. However, Terry wasn't too eager in going so fast, so the two arranged a date on the next night, at the same place.
[[File:Melanie.jpg|thumb|Melanie unsatisfied with her life.]]
[[File:Melanie.jpg|thumb|Melanie unsatisfied with her life.]]
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The Gang tried to fight their way out, but they were intercepted by [[Batman (Terry McGinnis)|Batman]]. Unaware of his real identity, Ten tackled him, proving to be a capable combatant, but she was eventually overpowered by Batman's superior strength. The Gang managed to flee by holding a gunman hostage. Unlike her relatives, Melanie was not merciless. While being followed by Batman, [[King (Walker Family)|King]] ordered [[Jack (Walker Family)|Jack]] to drop the hostage, which Ten instinctively contested; albeit the plea fell on deaf ears. [[File:Ten vs Batman.jpg|thumb|left|The unwitting couple fights.]]
The Gang tried to fight their way out, but they were intercepted by [[Batman (Terry McGinnis)|Batman]]. Unaware of his real identity, Ten tackled him, proving to be a capable combatant, but she was eventually overpowered by Batman's superior strength. The Gang managed to flee by holding a gunman hostage. Unlike her relatives, Melanie was not merciless. While being followed by Batman, [[King (Walker Family)|King]] ordered [[Jack (Walker Family)|Jack]] to drop the hostage, which Ten instinctively contested; albeit the plea fell on deaf ears. [[File:Ten vs Batman.jpg|thumb|left|The unwitting couple fights.]]
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Later that night, Melanie went to the rendezvous point — nearly one hour later — and she found Terry, who had arrived seconds before she did. The two went for a walk until the break of dawn, and Melanie expressed her concern for the possibility of moving again very soon. The two agreed to meet again on the next night at the same time.
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Later that night, Melanie went to the rendezvous point — nearly one hour later — and she found Terry arriving seconds before she did. The two went for a walk until the break of dawn, and Melanie expressed her concern for the possibility of moving again very soon. The two agreed to meet again on the next night at the same time.
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Back at her place, Melanie was reprimanded by King for her lack of focus on the job. In return, she accused her father of the same thing, claiming that his obsession with Batman would be their downfall. Melanie was ready to leave the house — and likely the Gang — for Terry, had her [[Queen (Walker Family)|mother]] not interceded. [[File:Ten caught.jpg|thumb|Ten is caught.]]In the end, she was convinced to stay with her family, despite her heart's desire. Melanie then phoned Terry, who was waiting for her, and told him she could never see him. The lack of explanation compelled Terry to trace her place, where he ascertained that she and her family were the Royal Flush Gang.
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Back at her place, Melanie was reprimanded by King for her lack of focus on the job. In return, she accused her father of the same thing, claiming that his obsession with Batman would be their downfall. Melanie was ready to leave the house — and likely the Gang — for Terry, had her [[Queen (Walker Family)|mother]] not interceded. [[File:Ten caught.jpg|thumb|Ten is caught.]]In the end, she was convinced to stay with her family, despite her heart's desire. Melanie then phoned Terry and told him she could never see him.
When the Gang returned from a job, Batman took them out one by one, until only Ten and King were left standing. Now aware of her identity, Batman hesitated in engaging Ten, which King took to his advantage. Later on, when she had the chance to flee, Ten chose to help her father, but was shot down by a policeman. Batman saved her from certain death and handed her over to the [[GPD|authorities]]. While she was being taken in, Melanie took a glance at Terry, who was watching from afar. She looked genuinely remorseful and, most of all, embarrassed for being exposed to him.
When the Gang returned from a job, Batman took them out one by one, until only Ten and King were left standing. Now aware of her identity, Batman hesitated in engaging Ten, which King took to his advantage. Later on, when she had the chance to flee, Ten chose to help her father, but was shot down by a policeman. Batman saved her from certain death and handed her over to the [[GPD|authorities]]. While she was being taken in, Melanie took a glance at Terry, who was watching from afar. She looked genuinely remorseful and, most of all, embarrassed for being exposed to him.
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At this scene, Wayne arrives and Terry admits his mentor was right about his concerns about their relationship. However, when Terry asks Wayne if he ever faced this situation, Wayne good-naturedly tells his protege about his relationship with [[Selina Kyle]].<ref>{{bb}}, "[[Dead Man's Hand]]"</ref>
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At this scene, Wayne arrives and Terry admits his mentor was right about his concerns about their relationship. However, when Terry asks Wayne if he ever faced this situation, Wayne good-naturedly tells his protege about his relationship with [[Catwoman|Selina Kyle]].<ref>{{bb}}, "[[Dead Man's Hand]]"</ref>
=== The Derby Scam ===
=== The Derby Scam ===
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[[File:Ten Derby.png|thumb|left|Snatch and run.]]
[[File:Ten Derby.png|thumb|left|Snatch and run.]]
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Some time later, Ten returned to her life of crime, but for a reason other than greed. Her family had been abducted by the [[Jokerz]], whose ransom note told her to steal from the [[Derby]]. And so she did; Ten broke into the high stakes gangster game, and snatched everything she could. When trying to escape, Ten was intercepted by Batman, who returned the plunder to the gangsters. Ten eluded capture, but fled empty-handed.
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Some time later, Ten returned to her life of crime, but for a reason other than greed. Her family had been abducted by the [[Jokerz]] and the ransom note told her to steal from the [[Derby]]. And so she did; Ten broke into the high stakes gangster game, and snatched everything she could. When trying to escape, Ten was intercepted by Batman returning the plunder to the gangsters. Ten eluded capture, but fled empty-handed.
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On the next morning, Melanie broke into Terry's apartment. She apologized for dumping him over her family, and asked for shelter till dusk. She assured him she was no longer a criminal, and told him all about the abduction and ransom.[[File:Ten pleads.jpg|thumb|Trying to get some sense into her family.]] The two stayed together until sundown, at which time Melanie took off and headed to the Derby again. However, this time Batman intercepted her before she moved in. Batman didn't want her to resort to stealing to save her family, so he escorted her to the Jokerz hideaway where the Royal Flush Gang was supposedly being held. Ten had thought about breaking in, but was deterred by the battalion of Jokerz. Before moving in, Ten handed Batman a note for Terry McGinnis, in case something happened to her.
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On the next morning, Melanie broke into Terry's apartment. She apologized for dumping him over her family, and asked for shelter till dusk. She assured him she was no longer a criminal, and told him all about the abduction and ransom.[[File:Ten pleads.jpg|thumb|Trying to get some sense into her family.]] The two stayed together until sundown, at which time, Melanie took off and headed to the Derby again. However, this time Batman intercepted her before she moved in. Batman didn't want her to resort to stealing to save her family, so he escorted her to the Jokerz hideaway where the Royal Flush Gang was supposedly being held. Ten had thought about breaking in, but was deterred by the battalion of Jokerz. Before moving in, Ten handed Batman a note for Terry, in case something happened to her.
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Ten and Batman advanced, but when he was occupied fighting off a horde of Jokerz, Ten retreated and went back to the Derby. This time, she effectively pillaged the poker game, and went to an abandoned warehouse to deliver the loot. However, much to her surprised, Ten was greeted by King, who explained that the abduction was a ruse orchestrated to test her loyalty. Ten was outraged for being tricked into stealing to prove her love. She realized her family didn't really love her, and only saw her as an accomplice. She also regretted having given up on Terry because of them. When Batman stepped in, Ten tried to stop the Gang from fighting him, but to no avail. She decided to avoid confrontation and fled the scene. Moments later, Ten saw her family being arrested.<ref>Idem, "[[Once Burned]]"</ref>
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Ten and Batman advanced, but when he was occupied fighting off a horde of Jokerz, Ten retreated and went back to the Derby. This time, she effectively pillaged the poker game, and went to an abandoned warehouse to deliver the loot. However, much to her surprised, Ten was greeted by King and [[Queen (Walker Family)|Queen]] explaining that the abduction was a ruse orchestrated to test her loyalty. Ten was outraged for being tricked into stealing to prove her love. She realized her family didn't really love her, and only saw her as an accomplice. She also regretted having given up on Terry because of them. When Batman stepped in, Ten tried to stop the Gang from fighting him, but to no avail. She decided to avoid confrontation and fled the scene. Moments later, Ten saw her family being arrested.<ref>Idem, "[[Once Burned]]"</ref>
=== Turning Over a New Leaf ===
=== Turning Over a New Leaf ===
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[[File:Melanie reformed.jpg|thumb|A brand new life.]]Afterwards, Melanie reformed and led an honest life. She severed all ties with her family and took a job at [[Deckard's Kitchen]]. When she saw the news of [[Paxton Powers]]' abduction by her old clique, Melanie was engulfed with uneasiness. On that night she was approached by Batman, and she denied any involvement in the ordeal, assuring him that she didn't exist for her family. Before he took off, Melanie asked him if he ever gave her note to Terry McGinnis. Batman told her he got it, so Melanie disappointingly concluded that she didn't exist to him either. Later on, Melanie paid for her [[Jack (Walker Family)|brother]]'s bail and offered him an honest job at the restaurant while their parents are in jail.<ref>Idem, "[[King's Ransom]]"</ref>
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[[File:Melanie reformed.jpg|thumb|A brand new life.]]Afterwards, Melanie reformed and led an honest life. She severed all ties with her family and took a job at [[Deckard's Kitchen]]. When she saw the news of [[Paxton Powers]]' abduction by her old clique, Melanie was engulfed with uneasiness. On that night she was approached by Batman, and she denied any involvement in the ordeal, assuring him that she didn't exist for her family. Before he took off, Melanie asked him if he ever gave her note to Terry. Batman told her he got it, so Melanie disappointingly concluded that she didn't exist to him either. Later on, Melanie paid for her [[Jack (Walker Family)|brother]]'s bail and offered him an honest job at the restaurant while their parents are in jail.<ref>Idem, "[[King's Ransom]]"</ref>
== Background information ==
== Background information ==