Silver Moonlight-81 I'm glad that you liked my story.
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DaughterofDeath I just added a new chapter :p
InvisibleRain Thank you for such a well thought out review. I took your suggestions under consideration as I revised chapter one again. Even though I went through it again, I wasn't too sure how to make it not so rushed. I know its fast paced but not that much has even really happened yet I haven't written in a long time so my skills are terrible…my grammar is the absolute worse…but back on topic. Have you seen the Sailor Moon Live Action? Well if you have that is the role Minako is kind of playing. She is a pop idol. And if you are wondering, the senshi are inactive. It's still undecided whether I will keep it like that. It depends on how far I get in planning this out.
Disclaimer: I do not own Batman: The Animated Series nor Sailor Moon (in any form).
Metamorphosis
By Chibi Michi
AcceptanceUsagi sat in the study of the house. She was taking notes as her instructor began to explain the English language to her. Dorris had set up a tutor for Usagi to get the hang of English more. She was able to at least hold a decent conversation with someone now, just as long as it wasn't getting too complex, such as talking about politics.
Her 90-minute session for today was almost up. Once her instructor was done she was going to go to Gotham State University and register for classes. Dorris wanted her to stay in Gotham for a while. It had been brought to her attention yesterday that since she was James' daughter, that she was the true heir to the company. Usagi remembered Dorris tell her of the young man that had taken over the company seeing as both of the male successors were deceased and Dorris was unfit to run the company.
"I do not trust that young man. He doesn't understand the aspects of the company," said Dorris yesterday.
Usagi wasn't sure why Dorris would trust the company to her. She had no idea as to what to do. It would be better to trust that man then her. But one of the classes that she was to take was Business Management 101. Dorris made a deal with Usagi, if she didn't want to take up the role of managing company after working there part-time as an assistant to the young man (whom his name slipped her mind at the moment) who ran it now, and after 2 semesters of business classes, she was free to do whatever in terms of college and career. It seemed fair enough to her.
The lesson was finally over. Usagi wrote down the homework she was assigned, and watched as her instructor left the room. Usagi then stood up from her spot on the couch and stretched. Her back gave a definite crack and she walked out of the study and went to the living room where she was sure her grandma was.
She was right. But her grandma wasn't alone.
"Ah, Serena," greeted Dorris as she saw her granddaughter enter the living room. The young man who had the back of his head facing her, turned around. The first thing she noticed was his cold, amethyst eyes. He stood and Usagi saw he was dressed in a black Armani suit. He had short brown hair, and the bangs of his hair swept in front of his glasses.
"Serena, this is Ken Ganssle," said Dorris.
Usagi bowed respectively to him. "Please to meet you."
Ken ignored her and turned to Dorris. "This is the girl?"
Dorris nodded. Usagi straightened up and waited for Ken to say something. But he didn't say anything; he just scoffed and left the room.
"He not polite," commented Usagi.
"Don't let him discourage you child. Soon he will be answering to you," said Dorris as she stood. "Come now, we must register you for classes."
"Yes"
The Gotham University campus was one giant maze to Usagi. She had her schedule in her hand and a backpack slung over her shoulder. Her first class was Criminal Psychology; and she had five minutes to get to that class too.
Usagi sighed in defeat and stood there. Why am I taking criminal psychology? To feel a connection to my ill minded kaasan?
She lowered her schedule and was close to tears. It was finally building up for her. The disappointment of not meeting her mother, or barely understanding the English language (though Dorris and her tutor said she was making excellent progress) and it looked like she was too incompetent to find her classroom.
"Hey, are you ok?"
Usagi pushed back the tears and looked up. A young man in jeans and a polo shirt was standing in front of him.
"Hai…yes," replied Usagi. He must be a student.
"New?"
Usagi nodded.
"Well I'm practically late myself, what class are you looking for?" he asked.
"Criminal Psychology 101. With Peters."
"Are you serious?! That's my class. Come on, we might make it for only a couple minutes late. You are completely lucky I overslept."
He grabbed her hand and they ran down the hallway, out the door and into the building right next to it.
"I'm Dick Grayson by the way. This is the easiest route to the building. I usually just get to the ground level and go through each building that way. Also helps that it is hot as hell out."
"I'm Usagi—no, Serena."
"Usagi or Serena? Which is it?"
"Serena. When I was in Japan my name was Usagi."
"My guardian has been to Japan a lot. He did some martial arts training there."
"Sugoi…"
"Huh?"
"It means cool in Japanese."
"Ah."
Well the duo finally made it to the classroom, only late by 5 minutes. But luckily they had one of those nice teachers who completely understood, but not Dick's best friend. She immediately chewing him out as he and Usagi took an empty seat in the back.
"Over sleep again?" asked a red head.
"Yeah," huffed Dick as he tried to catch his breath.
The redhead raised an eyebrow at Usagi. "Hi, are you new?"
Usagi nodded.
"Yeah, Serena this is Barbara Gordon, Babs, this is Serena. She's from Japan," said Dick as he introduced the two girls.
"I heard about you," spoke Barbara. "You are in the paper. Your James Davis' daughter that just came back and your suppose to be taking over his company soon."
Usagi nodded.
"Where did you get all that from Babs?" asked Dick.
"From the newspaper. You need to start reading it for the articles instead of comics, Boy Wonder," replied Barbara.
"I do read the articles Babs"
"So glad you do Mr. Grayson. But please pay attention to the listen," called the Instructor from the front of the classroom.
The class snickered slightly.
This class needs to grow up, sulked Dick to himself.
It was a break between Usagi's morning and afternoon classes that she went to the cafeteria and wait for Dick and Barbara. They were going to hang out and get to know each other between classes. She then saw Dick and Barbara come from the steps and she waved at them. They waved back. Once they reached her they started making lunch plans.
"So McDonalds?" suggested Barbara.
"Can we go somewhere with better standards?" complained Dick.
"Dollar menu. That's all I can afford," shrugged Barbara.
"Come on, Burger King at least. I'll spot you the extra buck Babs," said Dick.
"Burger King ok with you Serena?" asked Barbara.
Usagi shrugged. "Fine with me."
"Alright, we take Babs' car. I brought my bike—"
Barbara rolled her eyes. "As usual. I really think you use that thing just to show off."
"I do not."
"Whatever."
Usagi smiled at the two. I think they like each other.
So the trio make there way to Barbara's grey Toyota echo. And they all went to the nearest Burger King. It was during their break that they got to know each other better. Usagi took a liking to the both of them, and there constant bickering amused her to no end. But soon it came close to the end of their lunch break.
"Alright time to swap cell numbers," said Barbara. She brings out her old Nokia, and Dick brings out a slightly worn Motorola flip phone. Usagi brings out her Motorola flip phone from Nextel.
"Woah! That's the new Nextel phone. I've always wanted one of those. But Bruce doesn't think I should get it. He has one though," said Dick.
"And you don't need it. Alright here's my number…" said Barbara and all three swap numbers.
"Are you going for a driver's license while you're here?" asked Dick from the backseat of Barbara's Echo. They were on there way back to the campus.
"Maybe. Grandmother says that I can just apply for it, since I already had one back home," replied Usagi.
"What kind of car you getting?"
Barbara rolled her eyes as she turned onto the campus' street. "It's not all about material possessions Dick."
"Babs, I'm a guy. That's all I'm going to care about. Fast cars and fast girls."
It was then that Barbara pulled into a space and then turned around to swat Dick with her hand. "You are impossible Dick Grayson!"
Dick grinned. "I know."
Usagi giggled silently at the two.
"How was your first day?" asked Dorris as Usagi came in.
Usagi thought back to the class and lunch she had with Barbara and Dick. "Fun," grinned Usagi.
"Fun?"
"I made friends. With a girl named Barbara Gordon—"
"That is the commissioner's daughter."
"And Dick Grayson."
"Ah. That is Bruce Wayne's charge. He is hosting a party this Friday night. We are invited, as is Mr. Ganssle."
Usagi nodded and tossed her backpack on the floor. "That sounds like…fun." She wasn't really sure what to say since she didn't like Ken Ganssle.
"Which means we need to look for an evening dress for you," said Dorris.
"Now?" questioned Usagi.
Dorris nodded.
"Can't this wait till later? I have homework."
"No, homework can wait. Come now child. I already made an appointment for you with a fitter from Betsey Johnson."
Usagi sighed. She was going to be pulling an all-nighter just like her best friend Ami did. Speaking of her best friend, she missed all of them back home. I wonder what they are all doing? She'd have to write to them when she ever finds time.
"You look worn Serena," commented Barbara.
"Just spent yesterday looking for an evening dress and then returning home to complete homework," said Usagi. She set her head on her desk.
"Yeah. I told Bruce who you were and he told me he invited you and your grandmother, and some associate of your dad's company to our party on Friday. It'll be completely boring, don't worry," spoke Dick.
"I don't know. Well I get to go. I'm glad he invited me and my dad," responded Barbara.
"It'll be boring, believe me. I hang out with Alfred in the kitchen when I get tired of it," replied Dick.
Usagi lifted her head and smiled a little. "Well with us there maybe it won't be too boring."
Barbara grinned. "Yeah Dick, why not have us hang on your arm and you can pretend you're a pimp. It'll be the most action you'd probably get with females anyway."
Dick glared at Barabara. Usagi cast a curious glance at the two of them. "What's a 'pimp'?" she asked.
Dick and Barabara glanced at each other then at Usagi.
"Er…."
End of Acceptance.
It isn't the most exciting chapters, but at least she met Dick and Barbara. And next chapter she gets to meet Bruce, and she gets to have Dick as a pimp. Its win-win for Usagi lol.