It doesn't seem like my new macbook pro has a battery

I got my new MacBook Pro 13-inch LED-backit widescreen notebook about a week ago. The first time i tried it, I plugged the Power Adapter in the whole time i used it. The next morning i tried using it, but this time i didn't have it plugged in. It wouldn't turn on. So, i plugged it in and then it worked fine. I searched for the problem and then i noticed that on the top right corner, the battery sign had an X on it. I clicked it and it said "No Batteries Available | Power Source: Power Adapter". i did a little experiment. i plugged off the Power Adapter during the middle of me using it and it completely shut down. I figured that it didn't come with a battery when i bought it. Is this normal and do i have to buy the battery seperately?

Absolutely not normal - check one more thing:
Go to the Apple in the menu bar and click on About this Mac, then on more info. Click on System Report. In the resulting window, click on Power and see what is listed there (hopefully the battery) - post the results here. If there is something wrong with the battery, call Apple - you have 90 day phone support (and a year hardware warranty) and/or book an appointment at your nearest Genius Bar.
FWIW, the new laptops have batteries built in (not accessible by user).

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Call Apple Customer Relations - 1-800-767-2275. Ask politely & firmly that you want to be transferred to Customer Relations. Tell them exactly what you stated in your post.
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