The Gotham Adventures series

Annie's first day at school

By Bruce Smith

It was the first day at school after the new year's day. Tim had to get ready but was feeling disappointed after the holidays. Annie helped him pack his bag and books.

"Hey Tim I know you are disappointed but what if I come to school with you maybe I can cheer you up somehow." Annie asked.

"Annie, as much as I enjoy this idea of yours, I think we need help to get you to school." Tim responded.

"But what else do I need to be in school? I know about certain subjects thanks to my time in the Gotham library," Annie reminded Tim.

"I know you do Annie, and I'm proud of that. But you need more than that, like you need a ID, health, shots, physical record, and a last name."

"Really, Tim? I guess I didn't see that you really need a lot of stuff to be a student there."

"Don't worry, Annie. Some people don't know what to do on this kind of situation but I think Bruce can help make you an ID. We just got to ask him and see what he can do okay?"

"Okay, Timmy. I'm glad to be living with a father like yours."

As the Mystery Couple head to Bruce Wayne, who was in the living room looking at the news, they told him everything: Annie wanted to go to school with Tim, but she didn't have an ID or the health records.

"Bruce please can you help out I hope you got something high tech in the Bat Cave to help me get there," Annie told Bruce

"Actually Annie I can help you with the ID but it will need time. In the meantime I should call Dr. Leslie Thompkins to help you with the health records," Bruce answered

"Who's Leslie Thompkins?"

"Leslie Thompkins was a close friend to my dad and ever since my parents died she helps me. She spends her like helping out others with medical care and prevents kids from becoming delinquents while living Crime Alley."

"Wow, she sounds like a good mother figure for everyone who been through hard times."

"Yeah I think you will get to have a nice time with her she might be here soon."

The doorbell rang.

"Master Bruce it appears that Dr. Thompkins is here as we speak," Alfred announced as Bruce Tim and Annie made it to the entrance. Annie nervously peeked behind Bruce and saw Leslie for the first time. She felt relief.

"Hey there, Leslie. I'm glad to see you made it to help Annie with her health records," Bruce greeted Leslie.

"Ah is nice to being a helping hand to your situation after the time I haven't been in the Manor for a long time so is that Annie you're are talking about is nice to meet you." Leslie gave Annie a handshake.

"So Dr. Thompkins you can help Annie with the health records card?" Tim asked

"Certainly, Tim. I have heard from Bruce and decided to check on Annie's health and see what the results are," Leslie responded.

"Do you know how to help me learn more about my health along with? . . Never mind."

"It's okay, Annie, I know of your abilities. Bruce told me, and I'm here to make sure there's nothing wrong so you can be safe to be in school," Leslie explained

"Cool where do we start?" Annie asked

"Well there's a medical room in the Bat Cave and a few supplies for checking on a person's conditions," Tim said

"Thank you, Tim. I already have my supplies, but a room to check in with the results will be a good thing for this on."

Leslie said as her and Annie heading to the Bat Cave medical room. While in the medical room Leslie checked Annie's heartbeat, breathing, and most important of all her blood test.

"I know what you think. I have a part of Clayface in my DNA. I guess you find it a bit unnerving as I do please let me know what's going on with me."

Annie began to shed tears. Leslie Thompkins hugged her.

"Listen, Annie, I know it hurt to have a part of a Gotham supervillain inside you, but according to what Bruce and seeing you in person you are better than what anyone even yourself think so you don't have to be ashamed of yourself. I know that you can do some great things outside the Manor according to the news with your actions and accomplishments."

Leslie's words got to Annie as she looked up at her.

"You really think I'm not a repulsive freak even if I'm responsible to Clayface going on a rampage now with other Clayfaces and now because of me wants to be alive and be free from the abuse? I'm even responsible for creating a blonde girl named Katherine Karlo who is the polar opposite of me but now has that obsession to break Tim down. I am trying my best to not let them get to me but I don't know even if I'm going to be with you guys the effects of things to come might be scary to think about it."

"But it's not happening now, Annie. You have nothing to do with their actions and I believe tjat you are a unique person. We need to remember that."

"Thank you, Dr. Thompkins. That means a lot to me. How am I doing in the results?" Annie said after wiping her tears.

"Anything to keep yourself up; now according to your hidden powers you may not be a shapeshifter but you can increase your strength and heal yourself at any time you want to but if you're ever come in contact with electricity or water and any liquid substance you can't use your healing ability. But on good side your body fluid partially mean you have pretty much everything a regular human has both on the inside and outside also since you're have part clay in you the only side note that is you have high metabolism but you're solid limbs are replaced with your clay mean that you don't have to do leg press or squats."Leslie explain to Annie

"Wow maybe there is more to my powers then I ever thought. That's magnificent except being shocked and getting wet during my patrol. Thanks again, Dr. Thompkins!"

"Excuse me, Dr. Thompkins and Ms. Wayne, but Master Bruce as asked to come to the Manor in Tim and Annie's room." Alfred announced as Annie look confused

"Wait a minute who's Ms. Wayne? Is Bruce is getting married?" Annie asked Alfred

"Oh I'm afraid no not yet Ms. Annie but I think he will tell you the answer when you get there."

Alfred said as he Leslie and Annie came out of the Bat Cave and headed to the Mystery Couple's room.

"Good timing, you guys made it. How's the results going Annie is everything okay?" Tim asked.

"Don't worry she has a good results but I made some adjustments to the medical card to keep people from knowing her secrets," Leslie explained to Tim

"That's right Tim I'm feeling more capable than I ever thought and it's basically how you say amazing for knowing what my body can do best part is I can't shapeshift," Annie said

"Yeah that is especially some good news huh," Tim said happily.

"Now that's take care of Annie I guess you are wondering who is Ms. Wayne correct?" Bruce asked

"Yeah well Alfred said you are not married so is she, wait you don't really mean. . ." Annie had an anxious look.

"Yes Annie you officially have a last name and a ID to go with it so I'm saying that before you and Tim get to school tomorrow all I want to say is have an enjoyable time in there my daughter Ms. Wayne."

Annie openly smiled. Tears silently went down her face as Bruce gives her the ID with a yellow wallet. Tim came to check on her.

"Annie, what's wrong? Are you happy that you finally have a last name? I know it's a lot to take in since our little incidents so for now I understand if you need time to think about it." Tim said, thinking the idea that Annie has her last name is like a reminder of the day they met when he give her a first name. Annie stopped him, grabbed his shoulder and look at him. Her tears started to blur her vision, a little but she still managed to speak clearly.

"Tim have I ever told you how happy I am ever since I have met you and have gotten a family that accepts me with care and love? That's what I'm feeling right now that it warms my heart like a fire inside me that not only to I get a lovely bird like you, a family, a career of stopping bad guys and solve mysteries together with all and especially you but now I get to have a last name Wayne. I'm Annie Wayne. Maybe in the future I'll be called Mrs. Drake." Annie said with a little giggle.

"Umm, well I always thought Annie Drake may have a nice ring to it when you think about it."

Tim blushed a bit as Annie hugged him but both felt comfortable. Annie left warm tears on Tim's shirt

"And thank you, Daddy, for giving me a last name! I promise I won't let us Wayne's down!" Annie said to Bruce.

"Well I think you already proven that now the best thing to do is getting ready for tomorrow so your first day but after we go on patrol tonight." Bruce stated to Annie.

"Yes sir!!" saluted Annie.

To be Continued