A/N: Hello! I won't be long with this note because it's late here and this is just a little surprise for Just Watch Me Fly. It includes her OC Annalise "Anna" Harrison, and my OC Charlie and Nettie. It takes place in her story Puzzle Pieces (which isn't published yet but I know she is writing).
So, I don't own anything Batman Universe related, except Anna and Charlie, and I have permission to use Anna! Enjoy!
Pieces of Our Lives
Chapter 5: Girls Day
(Aka How Charlie and Nettie Kidnapped Anna and Made Dami See His Best Friend As An Actual Girl, All In One Day)
"I don't understand why you guys dragged me away from my lazy day of reading for a mall trip," Anna Harrison scowled. The petite auburn haired girl had her arms folded and was looking as moody as any fourteen year old teen would, if not for who she was being moody at. Charlotte and Antoinette- also known as Charlie Drake and Nettie soon-to-be-Todd respectfully -were her mother and aunt figures, and generally two of her favorite people. Generally. But not when they took her away from her perfectly comfy reading corner in the Wayne Manor Library, just as she was about start on a new SciFi novel.
"You don't understand because you're not in High School yet," Charlie said with a motherly smile. The younger of the two cousins had opted for a simple plaid button-up dress and flat black Converse. This was widely to the fact that she was currently about five months pregnant with Anna's second little sister, Kensley Drake. Anna offered her adoptive mom her arm as they came to the stairs, but Charlie waved it away. The woman was nothing if not stubborn and headstrong, it was how she ended up being Commissioner Gordon's go to for all investigation, even now that she was technically retired and a stay at home mom.
"What you mother iz trying to say," Nettie said on Anna's other side," Iz zat High School kids can be mean.. We both know this first 'and.. And while we love Alfred and Miz Barbara for sending you clothes, you need an entire wardrobe for school."
"So why can't you just design me one, Aunt Nettie?" Anna pouted as they entered the crowded mall. She studied the taller blonde woman's simple flowered sundress and matching tennis shoes. She had paired the outfit with a white floral handbag and dark lipstick, which only highlighted her new engagement ring.
"I am good mon petit oiseau," Nettie winked," But even I cannot do zat in but a week before classes."
"So we're shopping!" Charlie cried with a grin." At your daddy Tim's expense!"
She patted her black purse with a wink and the two woman promptly dragged a still reluctant Anna into the nearest store: Forever 21. They began digging through shelves and throwing thing at Anna, but the auburn hairs girl still looked skeptical. Seeing this, Charlie nudged Nettie and gestured to the girl.
"Anna, my dear?" Nettie said softly." Eet is just clothes! We want to do this for you! Not just because we think we 'ave to or because we think we know better.."
"What Nettie means," Charlie jumped in," Is that you never let us do anything for you. And this is a way that you can not only wear nice things you picked out, but also help you fit in just a bit more at the new school.."
Anna thought that over, picking at the hem of her very frayed hole-filled t shirt.
"Alright..." Anna said softly." I could use some new things, and I saw a few really cute tops over-"
"YAY!" Charlie and Nettie cried. Anna couldn't help but laugh this time.
A few hours and one faux runway show later, and Anna had a whole closet of new things. Her favorite five outfits were a combination of things she and the other two women found. The first outfit was a Gryffindor cropped tank top over red shorts, tights with the Deathly Hallows sign on the knee, a pair of red low tops, and a backpack with dinosaur print to match her new Hedwig wallet. The next outfit was a pair of cyan skinny jeans, a t shirt that read "Unicorn: noun a mythical creature resembling a horse. Only awesome people can see them" with matching converse and accessories, as well as an artsy pastel print backpack. Charlie had found her an outfit that consisted of a blue and black jersey dress, black ankle boots, a cropped black jean jacket, and accessories to match her awesome new R2D2 backpack. While Nettie had picked out a tasteful navy and tan pencil-skirt dress, tan suede lace up shoes, a faux leather backpack to match, and some awesome accessories including a watch with R2D2 on its face. Finally, Anna had found a final outfit of a cropped Ninja Turtle tank top, dark wash skinny jeans, black flat lace ups, and a pretty matching set of delicate gold chain necklaces. It also matched her R2D2 backpack and Anna wouldn't wait to wear it for her first day at school.
"Charlie! Nettie!" Anna cried as she left Forever 21. The two cousins had left her to pay for everything at the counter, using the excuse that Charlie needed pretzels with mocha ice cream to dip them in- aka Pregnancy Cravings." Mom? Tante!"
"Over here Anna-Banana!" Charlie's voice came from Anna's left. She turned, her arms heavy with all the bags she was carrying. She found the women sitting in front of an ice cream parlor, Charlie eating her fill of her weird craving, and Nettie holding a medium sized white box.
"What's that Tante Nettie?" Anna asked curious of the box.
"Eet is your gift from Uncle Jay and I," Nettie smirked," As well as Alfred and Bruce, in case you were going to try to argue."
Anna didn't argue but glanced curiously at the box Nettie slid in front of her. She carefully lifted the lid and gasped to find a shiny new iPhone, complete with headphones and about ten different cases, all with a nerdy or fun print on them.
"Nettie no!" Anna cried." I can't take this!"
"Oui, you can!" Nettie said back." You do not 'ave a phone of your own. I do not care zat you are usually with Damian, you need eet in case of emergency! It 'as all of our numbers, a few games zat Tim and Jay like, as well as all ze music we know you love. This is for your safety as well as your enjoyment."
"You guys!" Anna said, tears bubbling up over her hazel eyes. She dropped her shopping bags and jumped over to hug both women. Charlie looked a little misty at this action but she waved it away with a muttered "damn hormones!" and Anna laughed again." You guys are the greatest!"
"We love you Anna!" Charlie said." We don't do this because we have to or because we're forced by social conventions. We do it because seeing you happy and giving you things you need is a way to show we love you, silly!"
"Your mother iz right," Nettie smiled, tears in her eyes as well." Anna you are such an important part of all our lives! Oh mon petit oisea, you 'ave changed our lives and we would never go back. I 'ope you truly understand and believe that."
Needless to say all the women were crying after that statement.
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"Dami! Dami! Dami!"
Damian Wayne had been contentedly reading a textbook for classes the next day when a familiar voice and irritatingly happy knock came from his bedroom door.
"Anna," Damian said with a smile and an eye roll. He jumped up and moved to open his door, unphased as the tiny redhead came bounding into the room the minute he did." Why are you so bouncy Little Red?"
"Oh, Dami!" Anna cried." Charlie and Nettie kidnapped me and took me to the mall! And they bought me all new clothes for school!"
"That's exciting? I suppose?"
"I didn't think so at first either," Anna continued plopping on Damian's bed with a grin." But it was so fun! They let me pick out things for myself, and helped me make them look good! Then Nettie gave me this!" Anna showed Dami her new iPhone with a flourish." It's got everyone's number in it, and a bunch of games, and all my favorite music! Listen!"
Anna pressed a few buttons and "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John started playing. Damian couldn't help but smile fondly as he watched Anna dance around his room for s minute before falling to layback on his bed.
"I'm glad you had fun, Anna," Damian said, not missing how pretty the girl looked in the sun falling from his open window. She sat up and gave him a big smile, her eyes shining and her white teeth gleaming. Damian was struck, once more, by how pretty his best friend was, especially lately since she had begun to bloom into womanhood.
"Damian this family is amazing and I love them!" Anna said her voice catching slightly. She stood and surprised him by throwing her arms around his neck in a hug. He awkwardly hugged her back, but as he did she jumped up and kissed his cheek, leaving a hot mark behind." I'm gonna go tell Bruce and Alfred! Love ya Dames!"
Damian stayed frozen in his doorway, until about forty minutes later when Jason found him there. He was clutching his blush red cheek, and muttering "I am so screwed" over and over again.
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A/N: Just a little short and sweet idea, it will make a bit more sense once JWMF has her new story up, but for now it's just fluff. Don't get too excited since she won't be posting that story for a bit... okay you can get a little excited. I know I am!
And on that note, seriously if you haven't gone and read her stuff yet, do it. She has an AWESOME story for Marvel with her OC Anna, and then a one shot series dealing with Anna in a BUNCH of scenarios too. She's great and I can't brag about her enough.
Hope everyone enjoyed, I'll be posting actual chapter tomorrow and Friday, depending on work schedule. And please review! I love hearing from you guys!
Ciao!