A/N: Requested by dreamer and Anime love for some Artemis/Verena time. :)
HAPPY HARBOR
AUGUST 29, 2010
15:59 EDT
"I hate school shopping so much," Artemis groaned as we walked beside each other through Happy Harbor's shopping district.
"Really?" I looked at the archer with a look of interest. "I love shopping for school supplies… and games… and shoes… Oh gosh, those boots are cute." I left the blonde behind to get a closer look at the pair of boots I saw on display.
Artemis let out an impressed whistle, spotting the price. "Eight hundred dollars for that little pair?"
"You should see the prices of some of my other boots," I commented, waving it off. No. I was just here to buy school supplies. I whirled around to refocus. "So what school do you go to, Artemis?"
"I'm starting a new school this year," she responded. "I got some scholarship even though I didn't even apply for one. Ever heard of Gotham Academy or the Wayne Foundation Scholarship?"
I scoffed. I was the Student Body President of Gotham Academy and the daughter of the man who started the scholarship. Of course, I wasn't about to tell her that. "Yeah, who hasn't?" I chose to say instead.
"What school do you go to?" Artemis asked, looking at me with a curious look in her eyes.
I gave her mysterious smile. "I'm afraid I can't tell you."
Her face dropped slightly before giving me a slight smile. "Right, right. Secret ID."
I nodded my head. "Daddy's orders."
Artemis let out a laugh, throwing her head back in amusement. "I can't imagine him being a daddy."
"Actually," I started, licking my lips. "He's a very good father." I pursed my lips and said, "I was adopted by him when I was nine years old."
"So he's not your real dad?"
I shook my head. "no. I actually didn't find out who my real father was until I was almost ten. I'm not proud of what he does and he tried to recruit me." I frowned slightly at the thought before saying, "Batman… Batman's been and will only be my father figure. He's the one I'll call my dad, regardless of what science says."
"Wow," Artemis sighed. "I wish my father was like that," she muttered bitterly. Then she gave a small smile and said, "I kinda see Batman in a new light now."
I gave her a smile, which I was sure as bright as the summer sun. "But he likes to stay in the dark, so don't bring it up. Now, let's go. Allons-y, Artemis!"
I grabbed at her hand and took off, dragging her with me.
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