Karen stopped and turned to Nathan, she looked Livid like she was gonna hit him or throw him through a couple walls," Your right and wrong, I am pissed that I was kicked in the face, but I am also pissed that she stood there and did nothing at all, she just stood there and got robbed from, then she saved Clarence, that's it nothing else. and I am pissed at you as well, you didn't do much either besides be a standing human pinata and run some people around the block," Karen said before she started walking to her apartment, when she got to the door she took her keys out of her pocket and started looking for the right key.

"Listen Karen. You know you really didn't do much either if you want to bring what everyone did up. In fact nobody did. Clarence made a wall. You fell for a trap and then proceeded to get kickedin the face. Ranger tried to help, but didn't do anything. Xavier tried to get a knock out blow but in case you didn't notice he was pretty skilled. He wasn't like some petty criminal we could take down no problem." Nathaniel said keeping his cool as he spoke. "So if you wanna be mad. Fine. Be mad. But don't take it out on the people who actually try to look out for you and have your back. We're you're friends. We didn't set up the trap or kick you. That was the dude who somehow knew who we were and how to handle us too an extent. But It's you're choice. I won't bother you anymore." He finished before turning to walk away.

" You think I don't know, I tried and failed, but the bigger thing was I tried, she just stood there and didn't do nothing." Karen was silent when Nathan said the guy was skilled, she put her hands up in the air," Oh so that's makes it all better, the guy was skilled, he knew about us and knew that he could take us, that makes sense and makes me feel all better on the inside, what other obvious B.S you want to tell me right now, the sky is blue, the government is run by the illuminati and masons ? Cause if you are I could just go inside and take a nap while you stand at the door talking, I don't mind really." Karen told him.

Nathaniel sighed and gave up. "Whatever Karen. I guess I'll just see you around." He said as he continued walking away from her. He didn't get angry or raise his voice or anything. He just decided it would be best to leave. "See ya at the Christmas Party." He said one more final thing before heading back up to the roof.

Karen was really tired and wasn't herself she went into her apartment taking her coat and hat off, her father wasn't yet home, she put her warm clothing on a coat rack and went right into her room, she flopped down onto her bed with her face hitting a pillow and quickly falling a sleep, but only seconds after she began snoring softly her alarm clock started to blare it's klaxxon like alarm instantly waking her up," Oh come on !" she yelled into her pillow before smashing the alarm to pieces with her fist and going back to sleep.

For the next few days things were relatively quiet. Perhaps too quiet even. Very little activity. It was as if the villains of the world had suddenly dropped off the face of the earth. How was that possible? Still now it was Christmas. Nathaniel sighed as he Bart and Rose walked up to the door of Wayne Manor along with a large crowd. "Man. A lot of people. Dude knows how to throw a party." He said to himself as he walked with his parents with his hands in his pockets. "Honestly. All this to keep up appearances." Rose muttered quietly. Despite the attitude she looked amazing in her dress. And Bart didn't look too shabby either. Nathaniel ran his fingers through his hair before flashing a smile at some of the cute girls who were with their families. They giggled. "They want me." Nathaniel said to himself with a slight smirk as he entered the mansion.

Even if he acted like that he really just wanted to see his friends. His best friend mostly. But he wanted to see all of them. Karen, Clarence, Juliet. It was mostly the reason he was looking forward to this. Maybe he'd see the girls in dresses. He knew the bat would have Xavier wear a dress for appearances, but what about Karena nd Juliet. Maybe Juliet, but Karen. Oh I'd love to see that. It was a surprised he wasn't drooling yet. He was happy about this.

Clarence had arrived almost at the beginning of the party, Zatanna had rushed them after she took hours getting ready, she was dressed to the Nines, with magically enhanced hair and aura. Clarence had opted for a simple black suit, and bowtie, added a pair of white gloves at the lest second, easier to channel magic through in case something happened. He hadn't seen a major villain in weeks, and it was worrying him. But that was all wiped away when he got to the party and saw all the beautiful girls. He detactched himself from his Mom with a quick bye and approached one. He laid his hand on a little black haired beauty's shoulder and she turned, "Eh bien bonjour madamemoiselle."(Well hello miss.) He spoke smoothly, conjuring a rose in his hand and giving it to her. When he saw it was Xaviere he blushed. "Lammmeeeee." He said, resting his face in his hand. He hadn't recognized her in a dress with makeup on, but it mad sense.

He looked up, and with his height advantage looked for the rest of the team, no doubt they would be here.

Dick didn't really believe in corporal punishment, especially in regards to his daughter, but Xaviere figured he had to have considered it after he came home that night. The cellphone was taken away and Alfred was given explicit orders to not let her outside of the mansion without his permission. He was extra frustrated after she gave him the disabled bomb she'd taken with her, and seemed to recognize it instantly. But he never told her who the person behind it was. Two fuck ups in one day never went over well, and though he ended up dropping her punishment two days later, it didn't mean the yelling hadn't hurt any less. It seemed like it was all he did anymore.

That, on top of the quietness in both her school life and hero affairs the last few days made them absolutely miserable, plus her father was on "speedster watch" since those two always had trouble follow them, and he didn't want to pay for any more damage to pizza parlors. So hanging out with Nathan was out of the question. Karen had pissed her off, so she was, too. Her and Clarence had a... touchy sibling relationship, if you'd even consider it one at all. And Ranger was... nice but... distant. Other young heroes she'd made acquaintances with were either unapproved by Dick, or he simply had to keep them on the down low. So she'd occupied her time with trying to discover this secret person, and who they were. Why had he known them? Who was he? More importantly, why did her father seem hesitant? Too many questions, too many files, not nearly enough time. But she'd find it out eventually, even if it did kill her.

Christmas morning was boring. Dick wasn't even there, all he did was leave her a dress and a few small pieces of jewelry in the living room, which had to have been expensive no matter the size. "Some Christmas..." She sighed. He always had hero work on days like this, it made them seem extra lonely. Not like they weren't lonely before. She had roamed the big empty mansion, nibbling on some of the food he'd had prepared for the night and insisting to the house maids she'd help clean up, there was nothing better to do. After it begun to get a bit later, she asked one of the maids to do her hair and help her into her dress, which felt uncomfortable, but Dick was all about appearances.

So that's why she scolded him when he returned minutes before they let the guests in, and stood quietly beside him, not speaking, most of the time he was chatting away with house guests. Every once in a while she glanced to the door, hoping someone from the league or one of her friends would show, so she'd be less alone. A rich man who owned a large number of companies had caught her father's attention, and insisted her and his son talk, which Dick happily agreed to (much to Xaviere's dismay). He pulled her away and they began talking in the corner, each of them with a drink in their hand. Even the ones for children were in fancy glasses... It looked rather like wine. She wished it was. Maybe if she drank enough, she'd die.

"You know, my father just signed another contract. 500 new stores... Impressive, huh? You know, I think our father's two companies would be lovely together, he could create new items to sell at my father's stores. We'd be top of the market." Was he implying something?

This fucking sucks.

When someone spoke French behind her, she recognized his voice almost instantly, and turned, lifting an eyebrow at her brother. "Un peu lent aujourd'hui, Clarence?*" Xaviere asked with a smirk, glad someone had rescued her from this awful situation. "I'll see you later." She brushed the other boy off, and quickly pulled Clarence away. "Thank fuck, I thought he was going to like, try to marry me or something. I hate these rich person parties."

(*Translation: A bit slow today, Clarence?)

Soon after Clarence's embarrassing situation with Xaviere, a voluminous blonde haired woman entered the party with a black strapless dress that showed her cleavage and stopped at her mid thighs, the dress clung tightly to her, she had unbelievable beauty and walked in, she looked just like Karen in height, facial looks, and even in age, it was as if Karen made a three sixty change from her usual looks, she went over to the punch bowl table and grabbed a cup of punch before taking a sip and looking around at everyone in the party while she kept sipping from the glass cup.

Nathaniel appeared beside Xavier just as Clarence had saved her from the rich brat. "Well I love them." He said chuckled as he ate a little sandwich. "Great food and a chance ot see my smoking hot best friend get all dressed up." He complimented her despite also teasing her a little as he poked her side playfully. "And since I haven't seen her in so long it's a nice little turn around." He said referring to the big bad bat keeping her from hanging out with him. it was frustrating. He saw Karena nd Clarence a bit, but hanging out with friends wasn't like hanging out with your best friends. Fighting, video games, other stuff... His favorite thing to do was hang out with Xavier. So much cooler than most girls he know. "J'espère quand même que vous ne pensez pas que l'enfant serait le seul à essayer de vous sortir de cette robe ce soir." He spoke since the other two both seemed to have shown off their french skills he figured he might as well too.

(Translation: But still I hope you don't think that kid would be the only one to try and get you out of this dress tonight.

lol XD)

After Nathan had spoke to both Clarence and Xaviere, Karen had walked over to the trio, the real Karen, she was really wearing a man's tuxedo, with a red bow tie, she had some of her hair combed over her right eye, to be short she looked kinda like a boy with her hair combed a different way," Hey Nate Clarence, Quoi de neuf guys, hey Xaviere sorry about the other day." Karen said in a sorrowful tone before rubbing the back of her head.

"Vous souhaitez vous pouvez me voir sans elle, montrer. " Xaviere took a stray piece of hair from in front of her face to behind her ear. "Good to see you. I almost thought Ba--Dad had banned you from the mansion altogether." She took a sip of her drink, holding it much in the same manner her father did, between her fingers. "You don't look bad yourself, nice to see you dressed up for a change." She teased. "You and your parents and cousin are all T-shirts and hoodies. Who knew you even had a suit." Her smile remained until she spotted Karen, which made it slowly fade into a frown. She furrowed her brows and took a step back. "...I didn't know she'd be coming." But when she came to apologize, she blinked in surprise. "Uh... it's cool."

(Translation: You wish you could see me without it, show off.)

Juliet slowly pulled her jeep up to the Wayne Manor. It was enormous. You could fit five of her houses in two half of their house. She shook her head, and parked the jeep. Roy and her agreed not to become siblings. It wasn't going to happen. They were partners. But that also meant she had to come to these things alone and make up an excuse for Roy. She hated these social engagements. She could work with a group up to ten people, but other than that she was quieter than a mouse and ended up hiding a corner hoping no one would talk to her. She walked up to the front door and wasn't quite sure what to do. She knocked quietly hoping that if no one answered she wouldn't have to come. Unfortunately the door sprung open and revealed a waiter welcoming her in. She smiled politely as he ushered her in, stole her coat, and then disappeared.

She meandered to the party hall, and when she saw it, the breathe was knocked out of her. It was magnificent. There were no words to describe the beauty and grandeur of the hall. Juliet spun around taking it all in and then descended the stairs headed toward the punch. Jules blonde hair was in loose curls encircling her back. She nodded to a few business men, all of them giving her suspicious looks. Not surprising. Since when did a teen come to a Wayne party alone? She grabbed a small cup of water and had to force herself from chugging it.

"You like my rose Xaviere? Got it myself." He said jokingly, seeing she still had it on her ear, where he had surreptitiously placed it before he knew it was her.He kept examining the crowd as they moved together. "So, just checking shit out and all." He eyes rested upon a Blonde with a huge bust, that looked like Karen. "So, guys, check out the punch table, especially you Nathan, get an eyeful of that babe." He said referring to the Karen look-alike. "She looks just like you." He said to Karen, the gears slowly turning in his head.

"As a matter of fact, I do. I think I might keep it. A Christmas present." She then turned her attention to the other woman, lifting an eyebrow. "Talk about tig old bitties... Your mom looks lovely, Karen. Kind of surprised she showed up..." Xaviere said quietly, eyes then drifting to Juliet. "Julie!" She yelled for the other, then turned her attention back to the other woman, laying her chin on Nathan's shoulder to watch her.

Karen turned her gaze over to the woman that everyone was looking at and felt envious of the curvy woman's dress," Uh guys I don't even know that woman over there, my other left me and my father when I was two, I don't know that lady, sheesh I feel like a pariah, being the only woman in a man's suit here at this party." Karen told them, she hated that her father couldn't buy her a dress for the party or even rent one for her, she looked over to see her father talking to other people in the party.

Nathaniel had his arm around Xavier since her chin was on his shoulder. "Well damn. The woman has definitely got it." He said almost drooling a bit. He stopped himself though and looked back at Karen. "You know if you want I'm sure we could get you a dress. I mean I just thought you were comfortable dressed like that. You still look good too you know. Even with guy clothes you've got your own curves and they are so noticeable. I'd much rather look at you." He said with a smile. It wasn't like it was a secret that he was always checking the girls out. And now Juliet was here. She looked hot too. "I think I'm in heaven." He said just happy about how the party was going so far. No annoying civvies who would just fawn over him... Of course, He liked it... But... They weren't the types of girls he could stay with for too long. They were boring. Not like the heroines he knew.

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Nathaniel had his arm around Xavier since her chin was on his shoulder. "Well damn. The woman has definitely got it." He said almost drooling a bit. He stopped himself though and looked back at Karen. "You know if you want I'm sure we could get you a dress. I mean I just thought you were comfortable dressed like that. You still look good too you know. Even with guy clothes you've got your own curves and they are so noticeable. I'd much rather look at you." He said with a smile. It wasn't like it was a secret that he was always checking the girls out. And now Juliet was here. She looked hot too. "I think I'm in heaven." He said just happy about how the party was going so far. No annoying civvies who would just fawn over him... Of course, He liked it... But... They weren't the types of girls he could stay with for too long. They were boring. Not like the heroines he knew.

Karen shook her head, as much as she wanted to get a dress from anyone she didn't want to answer a bunch of questions from her father about his old suit," No thanks, I came in with my dad, I doubt that he wouldn't get suspicious and ask me questions about his suit if I instantly started wearing a dress like that doppelganger. I don't see how you can see my curves when I'm in this." Karen said before noticing that Nathan was staring off at Juliet, she sighed and turned away from everyone that was staring at the women," Am I the only one who's mind doesn't run on sleaze ?" she asked her self before crossing her arms and looking out one of the windows.

"Oh come on. We pack up the suit nice and neat. Keep it safe and get you a dress. Not in that order of course." Nathaniel said as with a smile turning his gaze back to Karen. That would have been a little weird. To get her out of the clothes and then get the dress. But he digressed. His mind began to wander again. "You know... It's been really quiet lately..." He mumbled as he scanned the crowd for his parents. He found them, but then noticed that they were rushing out. The main league members who were there were leaving. Was there trouble? What was he thinking? Of course there was. "Great." He said with a sigh. "Hey you guys wanna go upstairs? The parties a little boring. I'm sure the guests won't miss us." He said calmly. He'd eaten so he had no really point in staying downstairs anymore. Once Juliet joined them they could head up. Right? "And my mind doesn't run on sleaze. It's not the only thing that keeps me going. Just. When opportunity knocks you answer." He laughed a little.

"Not quiet anymore," She said as she watched her father give pathetic goodbyes to a few guests before he rushed down the hallway, no doubt towards their shared hideout. "Running off and leaving me here alone. Typical." She rolled her eyes again and strayed away from them, gently pressing a button on the wall. "Alfred, make sure none of the guests do anything stupid. It's already been an overwhelming experience." Her tone was dull, bored of this already. Not like she hadn't been since she woke up. Why was nothing ever just a "whelming" experience? "Yeah... upstairs..." She sat her glass down and scanned the room. The others had all already left. "Maybe find out why it's suddenly less crowded in the process..."