A/N: The Long awaited update I'm so sorry it took so long.

Chapter 11: Holiday Fun pt. 1

It was December twenty third and Richard was at work and Kori and Marie were at Kori's house. Kori was sitting on the couch watching TV. while Marie was laying on her stomach coloring, a picture of Wonder Girl from her Wonder Girl coloring book. After yesterday things were just mellow. Today was just a day of relaxing before Marie and Richard left for Gotham.

Marie had her Raven black hair pulled up in a ponytail. She was wearing a light blue t-shirt and some blue jeans. She was just enjoying her time off from school. She was glad she was getting to spend some time with Kori. She had really come to look forward to spending time with her. She was fun and she had no problems talking to her.

"Kori," Marie said sitting.

"Yes Marie," Kori said turning her attention to the seven year old.

"Do you have a brother or sister?" Marie asked curiously.

"Yes I have an older brother and an older sister," Kori said. "Koma and Ryan," she added.

"How come you never talk about them?" Marie asked. Kori shrugged. "Do you not love them or something?" she asked. She wasn't trying to be a pest she was just curious. She wanted to know more about Kori.

"Of course I do," Kori said taken aback by the question. "I may not like them at times but I love them," she said.

"I've always wanted a sister or brother," Marie said a thought forming in her head. "Maybe younger then me," she added. She imagined a little girl that look just like her at the age of four. She was playing with her and laughing. She had often thought if having a younger sister, some times a brother even. She knew if she wanted a sibling first she would need a mom though.

"Marie," Kori said pulling Marie from her daydream.

"Sorry," she said.

"Daydreaming," Kori laughed, "I was just asking what you wanted for lunch," she said.

"Can we go out for lunch?" Marie asked.

"Sure why not," Kori shrugged. She could use an excuse to get out of the house again. She didn't like being cooped up inside. She liked to be out and about.

"Let's go to Burger King," Marie said. Kori nodded and grabbed her car keys and the two left.

Kori and Marie were sitting at a table eating their food. Kori had a chicken sandwich and a sprite soda. Marie had a cheese burger kid meal and a coke.

Marie liked going out with Kori. It was a lot better than going out with Alfred. She didn't mind Alfred, he was fun too. Kori on the other hand she could talk to her and she'd understand.

"This is fun," Marie said excited. "My dad usually lets me do this only once and a while because he's almost always at work," she said a hint of sadness in her voice. She knew Richard had to work to get money so they could buy food and clothes. She just wished he didn't have to work so often.

"I'm sure he doesn't want to work all the time it's just he wants you to have a good childhood," Kori said.

"How do you know?" Marie asked eyeing Kori.

"Because my dad was the same way," Kori said. "He was never around because he was trying so hard to give us what he didn't have as a kid," she said. She thought back and it had been the same. Her dad had never been around because he wanted to give, her, Koma, and Ryan a great childhood. He wanted to give them what he never had. As a kid she had hated that he worked so often, but now that she was old enough she understood why Myan had done all of that. She just wished she had understood when she was younger.

(9:00PM)

Kori and Marie were at Marie's house. Kori was waiting for Richard to get home. They had decided after lunch to go to Maire's house and wait for Richard.

"Kori you have to come over for Christmas," Marie said. "If you're not busy," she added quickly.

"I'd love to," Kori said. "I'll just have to check with your father," she said. Marie nodded.

"Check what with me?" Richard asked as he walked into the room. Kori and Marie turned around.

"Oh Richard you're home we didn't heard you come in," Kori said.

"I was wondering if Kori would like to spend Christmas with us," Marie said excitedly and she bounced up and down.

"Well it's up to her," Richard said looking up at Kori.

"I'd love too," Kori said smilin down at Marie.

"We're actually going to Gotham tonight," Richard said. "To visit Bruce and Alfred," he added.

"Sounds fun," Kori said smiling, "What time are you leaving?" she asked.

"In an hour can you be ready?" Richard asked.

"Yeah," Kori said, "Do I need anything in particular?" she asked.

(December 23th late that evening)

Kori, Richard, and Marie were on their way to Gotham.

"I wonder what Bruce got me this year," Marie said excitedly. "Last year he gave me a mini bake oven," she told Kori. "and the year before that he gave me a huge doll house," she said. "One year he got me a pony but my dad didn't let me bring back to Jumpcity," she said.

"Mar we've been through this," Richard said.

"I know, I know but still," Marie said a dreamy look on her face. Kori laughed. Bruce seemed to really love spoiling Marie. At least that's what it seemed like. Marie started on about all the things Bruce had gotten her over the years and the places he had taken her and Richard for vacations. Bruce had taken them to Paris for their last vacation and Marie had climbed the Eiffel Tower and seen the Lurve. She had seen the Mona Lisa. Marie went on about all the other places Bruce had taken them, Italy, England, and even Germany.

(AN HOUR LATER) p

The three arrived in Gotham, at Wayne Manor a littler after seven o'clock. Marie was out of the car in a flash.

"She sure is a hand full," Kori said as her and Richard got out of the car.

"Yeah," Richard said. "She really is but I manage," the two entered the house where they saw Marie talking to Alfred already.

"So what did Bruce get me?" She asked .

"I can't tell you that it's a surprise," Alfred replied. Marie pouted.

"Mar stop pestering Alfred," Richard said.

"I'm not pestering," Marie said in an innocent voice. "I'm just asking questions," she said. She ran off to the room that belonged to her. .

"Master Richard is this your guest?" Alfred asked.

"Yes, Al this is Kori," Richard said, "Kori this is Alfred," he said

"Nice to meet you," Kori said holding her hand out Alfred took it.

"It's nice to meet you too," he said smiling.

"Hey Al, is Xavier here yet?" Richard asked curiously.

"Not yet he said he'd be late," Alfred said.

"Where did Marie go?" Kori asked looking around for said seven year old. Richard looked around she was no where in sight.

"Come on let's go find her before she gets into trouble," Richard said. Kori smiled and the two left Alfred who was smiling. He knew Marie was looking for her presents from Bruce.

"Is she always like this?" Kori asked.

"Only during Christmas," Richard said. "And on her birthday,"

"DAAAAAAAAD!" Marie came running down the hall. She jumped into Richards arms. "Guess what Bruce got me," she said excited.

"He gave you your present?" Kori asked a brow raised.

"Well, no but I found it, he told me where to look" Marie said. "He got me a puppy," she said. Richard groaned. Kori laughed. "I've always wanted a dog," Marie chirped happily.

"Great remind me to thank Bruce," Richard said. Kori smiled, yes Bruce loved to spoil the little girl.

(December 24th 7:00)

It was almost time for dinner and Guests were arriving. Kori, and Marie were sitting in the living room ignoring the chatting.

"That was Roy Harper and Oliver Queen, but we just call him Ollie. Roy lived with Ollie when he was younger just like my dad lived with Bruce," Marie said she telling Kori the names of the many guests. So far Ollie, Roy, Lois Lane, and Clark Kent had arrived.

"Wow how many people are coming?" Kori asked.

"Just a few more I can't wait for Toni to come" Marie said.

"Who's Toni?" Kori asked.

"A family friend," Marie said. "She has three kids Melvin, Timmy and Teether," she said.

"Teether?" Kori questioned.

"Well his name is Kyle but we call him teether because he chews on everything," Marie said.

"Anyone else coming?" Marie asked.

"Yeah, just some of Bruce's work people and more people will be here at nine for the party," Marie said, "I just hope uncle X shows up soon," she added.

"Uncle X?" Kori asked even though she knew Marie was referring to Xavier, Richard's older brother.

"OK girls time to get ready," Richard said entering the room.

TBC...