It had been almost two months in the care of her grnadmother. Life had become seemingly normal. Despite as hard as she tried, there were a few times she had called her 'Mary Ann', instead of 'Grannie'. They became close, despite the short amount of time.
She had started a new school, making a few new friends. The school was small, only 200 people, so making friends was relatively easy. She had even joined gymnastics and dance.
"Audrey I made you a sandwhich," Mary Ann called. Audrey raced out of the room, string highabove her head. The white cat, Snow Bell, chased her vigerously across the room. "Can't catch me she gushed, laughing.
She stopped laughing, as she pulled her hands back down. The string that was once in her hands was now bits of ash falling out of her hands. "Whoops," She sighed, her excitement fading.
This wasn't the first time. The string, the ball, the Bonnie doll, and the rose bush out in the front lawn. She never meant to, as it just happened spontaniously.
"Audrey, I'm going to an appointment in Gotham," Mary Ann explained. "Would you like me to call the sitter, or would you like to come along?" She asked.
Audrey looked up from her hands, smiling. "I wanna go!" She smiled. She pulled out a backpark, filled with maps and picture. "I wanna see Batman!" She gushed.
Audrey had her hands against the glass, staring at the city around her. The buildings were big, the additude was even bigger. Ladies with pretty dresses, shiny hair, and every so often a little dog in the bag. The taxi smelled of smoke and probably hadn't been cleaned in a while, but it didn't matter.
"Audrey, were here," Mary Ann said, shaking Audrey's shoulder. She turned, following her to the building. It was an ware house, bright and clean. A large sign was on the top, and a big icon of boxing gloves.
"Come along Audrey," Mary Ann said, becoking her. The two entered the building. Audrey looked around, watching the men and women box. Grunts and shouts, the smell of sweat all around.
"I'll be a little bit, Audrey," She said, turning to her. "Why don't you hit a punching bag or something?" She suggested.
As she walked walked away, Audrey looked around for something to do. She walked around, before finding a punching bag unused. She pushed it, yelping as it came back and pushed her to the ground.
Mary Ann knocked on the door, pulling out and enevelope from her purse. "Come in," Said a voice. Mary Ann pulled the doorknob, walking into the office. She leaned against the door, closing it behind her. "Ted Grant?" She questioned. The chair behind the desk turned, reveiling an older man. "Who's askin?"
"Mary Ann," She said, introducing herself. "Mary Ann Selton."
"Audrey Selton's Grandmother?" He asked her. Mary Ann's eyes flashed. "How do you know her?" She demanded, walking towards the desk.
"Superman," Ted stated. "I heard what happened in Metropolis. I also know she's got potental," He explained. "Are you sure your her grandmother? You look so young," He smirked.
Mary blushed, smiling. "Same for you. But, I didn't come to flirt, ," She said.
"I worry about her," Mary Ann explained. "I don't want crazy villians, or government officials affter her..." Her voice tightened at the thought of Claire.
"I know. I might be able to help," Said Ted. "I offer a childrens boxing class once a week," He said. "She could learn a little there."
"Would that be enough?" Asked Mary Ann. " Someone came after her," She explained. "The same person that got her mother! A few kicks and ounched won't be enough!" she argued.
"That's all I got ma'am," Ted said. "I'm sorry, I can't help you anymore," he put his hands out, shrugging his shoulders.
Mary Ann stared at him for a moment, before taking a breath. "Thank you for your time, ," She said, getting up to leave.
"Please," Ted said, stopping her. "Call me Ted," He got up, opening the door for her.
Ted and Mary Ann walked out of the office, only to see Audrey in a fercous battle against the bag. Fustrated, she pushed it, dodging to not be pushed back. Giving it a punch, she hadn't noticed the little fist sized burn marks all over the bag.
"Audrey, were leaving," Mary Ann called out. Audrey turned to see her grandmother, only to be hit with the punching bag coming at her.
"This is stupid," Audrey grumbled, rubbing a bruise. "Let's go home," She huffed, crossing her arms together.
Ted laughed, petting the girl on the head. "Don't give up, sport," He smiled.
Audrey blushed, looking away in embarrassment.
"Well, goodbye ," Mary Ann said. She stood outside with Audrey, waiting for a taxi. Ted stood and talked with Mary Ann until a taxi arrived.
"Why don't I give you a ride?" He asked, twenty minutes in. "It's the least I could do," He smiled. Mary Ann nodded. "Thank you, -Ted," She said. He pulled his car around, hoping out to open the door for them.
Mary smiled, getting into the front seat, while Audrey helped herself into the back.
"Audrey, wake up," Mary Ann said, shaking the girls shoulder. "We're home," She explained. Audrey rubbed her eyes. She rolled over, falling back asleep. "I've got her," Ted said, walking back. Her umbuckled her, scooping her up into his arms. He walked beside Mary Ann, grabbing the doorknob for her. "You left it unlocked," He said, feeling no resistance from the door.
Mary Ann frowned. "I did? I really need to remember to lock it more often," She grumbled. She opened the door.
Mary Ann gasped as she walked inside the house. Furniture was knocked over, couches cut up, and two men standing in the middle of it all.