The days go by without incident. Bruce is starting to wonder if he miss heard what was being said. There has been no mischief. It is now time to get ready for the gala. Alfred walks into the room saying.
"I have your suit pressed, and ready for you sir. The office called with some last minute things that require your attention in your office. When you are through you will have precisely 15 minutes to change. You wouldn't want to be late as usual would you Master Bruce." Alfred
"Of course not Alfred." Bruce
"I have preparations to take care of if you'll excuse me." Alfred
"Certainly Alfred." Bruce
The two head off in opposite directions. As soon as they are out of site Kanna and Dick slip into Bruce's room. Dick immediately sets to switching out the suit Bruce was going to wear for traditional Japanese attire. While Kanna gazes into her mirror making sure no one is coming. The whole thing goes off without a hitch. They get to their rooms with just enough time to change, and Dick to make it to Kanna's room in time for the show. When Dick arrives Kanna says.
"Sit down it is about to start." Kanna
"Yep." Dick
Dick makes himself comfortable, and the show starts. Bruce walks into his room, and opens the dry cleaning bag. Instead of his suit he finds a traditional Japanese outfit instead. A hilarious expression crosses his face. He puts it on since there is no time to find his suit, and he promised Alfred he wouldn't be late. Kanna and Dick laugh so hard their sides hurt. Dick says.
"Good thing we're wearing the same thing as Bruce, or who knows what Bruce would've done to us when he finds out." Dick
"What do you think will happen?" Kanna
"A lecture nothing to bad. We should head downstairs before we're late." Dick
"Yes." Kanna
Kanna and Dick make sure their cloths are straight before heading downstairs. They arrive at the same time as Bruce who looks positively livid. Bruce notices the two reach the bottom of the stairs, and turns to them saying.
"You two are in so much trouble. We will deal with this later. Right now we need to get going before we're late." Bruce
"Yes Bruce." Kanna and Dick
The family are immediately swarmed by people. Kanna feels crowded so she looks around for someone familiar. She spots Clark, and makes her way over to him. When she gets to him she takes her mirror in one arm, and tugs on his pant leg with her now free hand. Clark looks at her, and says.
"Hello, you must be the little girl I've been hearing so much about. My name is Clark Kent, and you are?" Clark
"Kanna Wayne." Kanna
"I see you've chosen to take Bruce's family name." Clark
"Yes Bruce is my family, him and Dick." Kanna
"How are you liking Gotham so far?" Clark
"It is quite different, but most of the people are friendly. There was that one time Dick, and I were almost mugged." Kanna
"How did you get out of that?" Clark
"I started speaking my native language. This allowed Dick to trick the thieves into thinking I can not speak English. They simply lost interest after that." Kanna
"Does Bruce know about this?" Clark
"No we never told him because nothing was stolen, and no one got hurt." Kanna
"I see. So you said this city is different than you were used to? How is that?" Clark
"There are buildings every where instead of vast forests and scattered villages. The air is not crisp and fresh. It took me awhile to get used to the smell. Gotham is a lot safer than there." Kanna
"Safer how so?" Clark
"Here all I have to worry about is human thieves. There I have to worry about getting eaten by monsters." Kanna
"Monsters. Could you be more specific?" Clark
"The English word for these creatures would be to confusing." Kanna
"I see. Then you are better off living here." Clark
"Clark you have no idea how true that is." Kanna
"Yes I do. I know what your birth father did to you, and I must say I'm disgusted and angry just thinking about it." Clark
"Why?" Kanna
"What that man did to you is way beyond wrong. Do you understand Kanna?" Clark
"Yes. It is just that I am still getting used to being around good people who actually care about what happens to others. The only person I spent any time with was the monster, and he viewed others as disposable to be gotten rid of when their usefulness ended. Bruce is teaching me better, but it is hard to get used to." Kanna
Clark bends down, and puts a hand on Kanna's shoulder saying.
"What do you personally believe on the topic?" Clark
"People are important. They have lives and families, hearts and feelings. They are valuable." Kanna
"What about yourself?" Clark
"I am unimportant merely a tool to be used for an end nothing more nothing less. That is the sole purpose for which I was born." Kanna
Clark is about to say something when he notices Bruce wave him over. He looks back to Kanna, and says.
"Kanna why don't we finish this conversation later Bruce wants to talk to me." Clark
"Okay." Kanna
Clark straightens up, and walks away while Kanna goes the buffet table get something to eat; Then goes, and sits on the chair in the corner. After she is done eating Kanna uses her mirror to eaves drop on Clark and Bruce's conversation. He says.
"I'm glad you could come tonight Clark." Bruce
"Glad to be here. Bruce I just had a conversation with Kanna, and I must say I'm very worried some of her views are quite frankly unhealthy." Clark
"Why what did she say?" Bruce
"She said, and I quote... I am unimportant merely a tool to be used for an end nothing more nothing less. That is the sole purpose for which I was born." Clark
"I see what you mean. That monster's abuse must still have a hold on her mind. We're helping her through it. It's a slow process." Bruce
"It must be hard to see your daughter who you love suffering like this." Clark
" Believe me it is, but we're getting through it. Eventually Dick and I will undo the damage he did to Kanna. Until then all we can do is love her, and show her how valuable she is." Bruce
"Well on a cheerier note I was wondering if the three of you would like to spend the weekend at my place next weekend. You know get out of Gotham for awhile." Clark
"Sorry can't work is really piling up at the office." Bruce
"That's why I suggested coming on the weekend. You have been really stressed out lately with work, your night life, and family. You need a break or your just going to end up in the hospital being treated for fatigue. I'm worried about you Bruce." Clark
"You're right Clark see you on Friday." Bruce
With that Clark walks over to where he left Kanna only to find her gone. He looks around not finding her goes over to look for Lois. On the way over he sees Kanna sitting on a chair in the corner looking in a mirror with tears dripping down her face. He hears her say.
"Bruce I am so sorry." Kanna
"What are you sorry about." Clark
"I am sorry for believing him." Kanna
"You had no choice in the matter. He stole that from you." Clark
When Kanna hears this she turns to face Clark, stands up puts her mirror down, and runs over to Clark, and hugs his leg still sobbing. Clark bends down, and returns the hug. Kanna responds by wrapping her arms around Clark's neck, and continues to cry. Clark says in a comforting manner.
"There, there everything is going to be alright you have your family and friends to help you through the pain you're in right now." Clark
"Friends? I do not have any friends." Kanna
"Yes you do. At the very least you have me if you ever need to talk." Clark
"Okay, and Clark thank you for telling Bruce that." Kanna
"Why, and how did you know that?" Clark
"First It would have been more painful to admit to thinking that way to his face. Second I was watching." Kanna
"Glad I could help, and how can you have been watching from all the way over here?" Clark
"Like this." Kanna
Kanna lets go, and retrieves her mirror. She then shows him Bruce and Dick's conversation. Which is.
"Do you think my sister will be alright?" Dick
"Eventually. Kanna is in a lot of pain right now." Bruce
"What can we do to help her?" Dick
"We are already doing it." Bruce
"How?" Dick
"By being a loving family." Bruce
"How so?" Dick
"Kanna has never known what it is to be loved. It may be nothing special to us, but to her it is everything. No one has ever so much as cared for her. Now she has a family that genuinely loves her." Bruce
"So your saying that love is what Kanna needs." Dick
"Precisely." Bruce
Kanna stopped watching Bruce. When the mirror was blank Clark said.
"Wow that was amazing. Um it feels awkward to ask, but could you show me where Lois is she was supposed to meet me here, but she is running late, and I'm worried about her. She has a knack for getting into trouble." Clark
"Of course; I understand." Kanna
Kanna shows Clark What he needs to know, and he breaths a sigh of relief saying.
"She's just stuck in traffic. Thanks Kanna." Clark
"It was my pleasure. I hope your girlfriend gets here before Gala is over." Kanna
"I'm sure she will. Well I better go wait for her see you later Miss Wayne." Clark
"Goodbye Clark." Kanna
With that the two go there separate ways. Kanna heads over to Bruce. When she gets there she says.
"I am so happy." Kanna
"Glad to hear it." Bruce
"Yeah." Dick
Dick looks at Kanna, and says.
"You were eaves dropping weren't you." Dick
Kanna nods.
"Uh Dick that's not possible she was out of earshot the entire time we were talking." Bruce
"Actually it is Kanna can see what is going on anywhere in her mirror." Dick
Bruce raises an eyebrow; Dick continues.
"How do you think we pulled that prank off right under your and Alfred's noses." Dick
"I see. Speaking of which no desert for a month." Bruce
Dick and Kanna look up at Bruce with the most adorable puppy dog eyes, and Bruce says.
"Nice try you two. You're lucky you're not grounded." Bruce
"Yes Bruce." Kanna and Dick
"I'm going to mingle you two behave." Bruce
Bruce walks away. Once he is out of earshot Dick says.
"Whew could have been worse." Dick
"How we are not allowed to have any of Alfred's sweets for a month." Kanna
"At least we can still go hang out with Barbra tomorrow." Dick
"Barbra?" Kanna
"Barbra Gordon. We're going over to her house tomorrow. She wants to meet you." Dick
Kanna is so shocked that Barbra shows on her mirror. She is lounging in her room saying.
"I can't wait until Dick and his sister come over. She sounds like a lot of fun. I'll find out in the morning." Barbra
Dick and Kanna watch with wrapped attention. Barbra goes to the fridge, and pours her self a glass of lemon aid goes to the living room, sits down, and turns on the TV. Dick watches with wide eyes as his best friend turns on little kids shows, and proceeds to laugh hysterically. Dick starts to laugh. Barbra is going to be so embarrassed tomorrow when she finds out Dick saw that. Kanna and Dick watch Barbra for the rest of the event. At the end of the Gala Bruce walks over to them. Kanna cancels the effect before he reaches them, and swiftly returns the mirror to its place. Bruce says.
"Did you two have fun?" Bruce
"U huh." Kanna and Dick
"Glad to hear it." Bruce
"Well Kanna and I are going to see if there is any food left at the buffet table then go to bed see you later Bruce." Dick
"See you tomorrow you two." Bruce
Bruce watches Dick and Kanna head straight for the buffet table. He smiles, and heads off for the night. Kanna and Dick finish eating and head off to bed. Kanna falls asleep easily while Dick heads to the Bat-cave for patrol. Everything goes well, and upon their return the two head off to bed checking on Kanna on their way.
The morning comes. Kanna and Dick jump out of their respective beds eager to meet the day. They head down to find Alfred making breakfast while Bruce is drinking coffee. They sit down, and say.
"Good morning Bruce." Kanna and Dick
"Good morning kids. Did you sleep well?" Bruce
"Yes; Thank you." Kanna
"Fine thanks." Dick
"Glad to hear it. Kanna while Dick is at school you'll be having another English lesson with me." Bruce
"Uh why? I already speak English what is left to learn?" Kanna
"Reading and writing. Wait a minute can't you read and write Kanna?" Bruce
"No the monster never taught me. After all why would he waste his time teaching non essential information to a weapon." Kanna
"Oh Kanna." Bruce
Bruce gets a sad look on his face, and goes over, and gives her a hug, because she had started crying. Kanna sobs for a little while longer before the tears stop. Alfred arrives in the room at the same time, and says.
"Hate to break up such a touching scene, but breakfast is served, and there is quite the busy day ahead chop cop." Alfred