Meow

Disclaimer: Don't own anything except Serenity Anderson and her family.

Summary: Somebody has to keep the legacies alive, but will history repeat itself even with a new bat and cat?

A/N: Thanks to Chuck, Stephy, and CATgrl for being my first reviewers. You guys rock, and don't worry Chuck I have most of this story mapped out already, so have no fear and I'll keep what you said in mind. Stephy, I hope you keep finding this interesting and to your liking, and CATgrl, thanks for the heads up, My first three chapters are in fact inspired by AnnieD and you reminded me to put that in, (I had meant to and I had forgotten) so big thanks to you! But after that it's all me! lol

The prologue, This Chapter, and next chapter were inspired by the work of AnnieD.

This chapter will still be a little slow because I am setting some things up, but the next chapter will pick things up I promise… Anyway, on to chapter one!

Have a nice day!

-Two years later, 7:57pm-

"Mom! I'm going to go play with the kitties!" Serenity screamed out rushing to the doors. Every Saturday Miss Selina let her come up and play with the kitties; sometimes even on Sundays but tonight was special. She was getting to spend the night with Miss Selina while her mom took her brother to the circus.

"Are you sure Miss Dent doesn't mind you staying over tonight?"

"No, I asked, you asked," Serenity stated pushing the strap of her bag up on her shoulder higher.

"Alright then, just wait for your brother!" her mother answered her. Her brother had to walk her up to Miss Selina's since her mom didn't want her going alone. She heard a low grumbling and knew her brother was coming.

John was four years older than her and therefore her big brother, and protector.

"Come on Rena," he stated calling her by her nickname before ruffling her long hair. Serenity took a swipe at his hand and tried to duck away.

"Okay, We'll see you tomorrow at 11:00, alright? Have fun and behave! I love you," her mother said one last time before rushing over and giving her daughter a kiss.

"I will, I love you too, bye mommy," and with that John dropped her off at Miss Dent's apartment.

Little did she know that that would be the last time she would ever see her brother or mother ever again.

-11:15am the next day-

Serenity smiled as she felt a small puff of fur next to her hand. She giggled lightly as she petted Isis and rubbed her head.

"Why didn't you want to go to the circus with your mom and brother?" Selina questioned coming into the room and sitting down on her soft couch next to the girl.

Serenity was silent for a moment before speaking, "I don't like clowns."

Selina almost laughed out loud but knew better. If Joker could hear that! Doesn't like clowns!

"They scare you huh kiddo?"

"NO!" Serenity protested with a big frown, before locking eyes with her, "I'm not scared of them…I just don't like them."

Selina almost raised an eyebrow but didn't. Hmm. That was interesting. A knock on her door interrupted her and Serenity jumped from her seat.

"You have your stuff ready?" to which the girl nodded before shaking her head 'no' and running back into the guest room where she slept. Selina walked to the door and almost shut it when she saw two police officers standing there. Habit.

"Can I help you?" she questioned warily.

"Mrs. Dent?"

"Miss Dent," she spoke up quickly sizing up the two men.

"Is there a Serenity Chase Anderson in your care at the moment?"

"Yes…" she trailed off narrowing her eyes. The police officers shifted their stance and Selina had a sinking feeling in her gut. Oh, this couldn't be good.

"What's wrong?" she hissed out eyes flicking back and forth from one man to another. The looked at each other with matching somber expressions before speaking,

"There's been an accident," he started but Selina already knew what he was going to say. Oh no.

"Her mother and brother were in the car coming home from the circus," and Selina nodded dumbly. Oh crap, what was she going to tell Serenity? A pain developed in her chest. She wasn't even listening to what they were saying anymore but she picked up on the words "neither survived," "killed instantly," and "Jokerz."

The Jokerz.

Oh the irony in the situation. Serenity didn't want to go to the circus because of the clowns and the Jokerz somehow caused her family's death.

Oh, if her costume still fit, she was a couple years younger, and she was able, what she would do to those punks. She was brutally awoken from her vengeful thoughts by there next words.

"We're here to collect the child to take her to social services..."

Her eyes narrowed, they weren't taking her kitten.

"She can stay with me, I've known her for years."

Three, but who's counting?

"We really can't-"

"Look," she hissed, "she's comfortable with me, and I care about her deeply, like one of my own. I will fight you for her."

The offices looked at her before one walked away a couple feet and began talking into a device. A few minutes later he walked back over nodding.

"She can stay with you until we locate a relative-"

"No, I want her to stay with me permanently."

"Look lady, there's tons of paperwork-"

"I don't give a rats ass about paperwork, I care about that little girl and I will do everything in my power to keep her!"

The men looked at each other before shrugging, the briefly explained that there would be tons of paperwork for her to settle along with the matter of cleaning out the old apartment, and their funerals.

"It'll be taken care of," she assured them nodding. They quickly explained everything that would have to be done and Selina listened carefully before nodding that she understood. With that they left and Selina went back into her apartment only to come face to face with a confused looking Serenity.

"Where's mom and John?" she asked with a frown.

Selina shut her eyes before opening them again and bending down and taking her hand.

"Serenity we have to talk okay sweetie?"

After a couple hours Serenity was sleeping again, this time from exhaustion and sadness.

Selina looked at the girl sleeping in the guest bed; well, actually it was her bed and her room now. She had gently explained that her mom and brother had to go somewhere and they couldn't come back. The girl had been upset and confused and had cried on her shoulder until she eventually cried herself to sleep.

She shut the girl's door with a soft click before she made her way to the phone with purpose in her stride. She knew somebody that could help her out with the legal side of this, an old friend of hers.

She felt a wide smile cross her face; he would definitely help her out. She tilted her head to the side, well, if it turned out heads up. Considering he thought of her as his sister and let her use his name to keep hidden from the bat, he shouldn't have a problem with these small requests.

She had somebody to call.

Selina picked up the phone and punched in some numbers, before pausing as it rang.

"Hi, Room 222 please," Selina waited before a voice came on the line.

"Hello Harvey? It's Selina, and I have a small favor to ask of you…"