Meeting the founding members of the Justice League is probably the most nerve wracking thing Ladybug has ever had to do. She stood awkwardly in the Watchtower with Cat Noir, Superman, Superboy, Batman, Robin, and Nightwing, as they waited on Wonder Woman, The Martian Manhunter, Flash, Aquaman, and Green Lantern to arrive.
They wasted little time traveling to the Watchtower, only allowing Ladybug and Cat Noir a few minutes to replenish their kwamis before they teleported using a zeta beam. It was so much worse than traveling with Kaalki's power.
Martian Manhunter is the first to arrive. He gave them a simple nod before sitting in one of the many chairs at the largest table the Parisian heroes have ever seen. Aquaman is next, giving them a wide smile before also sitting down. Green Lantern arrives not long after Aquaman. He gives them a simple wave and a smirk before finding his seat. Flash is surprisingly there before Wonder Woman. He gives them the fastest handshake ever before running to his own seat. Wonder Woman arrives last, but she gives them the warmest welcome. She wraps her arms around the two heroes and squeezes them tightly.
"It's so nice to finally so you two in person." She says, pulling back just a little to get a look at their faces.
"Wang Fu did well choosing his holders." She beams at them, "You two are the embodiment of your miraculous. It's magnificent." She gives Ladybug a huge smile, "And you are doing an amazing job as guardian, Ladybug."
Batman growls, "Guardian?"
Wonder Woman smiles, satisfied at having known more than the world's greatest detective, "Did I forget to tell you that Ladybug here became the guardian of the miraculous about a month ago?"
Batman glares at her, not amused at all.
Wonder Woman smiles at him, "Ladybug has proven herself worthy of the title, has she not?"
"She has." Superboy says confidently.
"Tt. It's not even a question. Angel has proven herself many times before tonight. The previous guardian would have never of chosen her if she weren't worthy." Robin adds.
Ladybug's cheeks pink at the new nickname, but she stands confidently.
Batman sighs, "We are not here to deem her worthy or not. We are here to introduce Ladybug and Cat Noir to the founding members of the league."
Ladybug and Cat Noir smile wide at the heroes around them.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all." Ladybug says cordially.
"It's a dream come true to be in this room with you." Cat Noir adds.
Aquaman chuckles, "It's nice to finally see the two of you in person. I've been keeping up with the news in Paris after the akuma that flooded your city. It's impressive that you were able to save everyone."
Ladybug winces, "My power allows me to heal and bring people back once an akuma is defeated." She explains, "They don't remember dying, but they did die."
Superboy places a comforting hand on her shoulder as Cat Noir adds, "We do the best we can to fix everything the akumas cause. Without Ladybug, Paris would be doomed."
Wonder Woman gives them a soft smile, "And Ladybug would be lost without her partner, Cat Noir. The magic in your miraculous' require a balance. For all your bad luck as a hero, she has good luck. For all your good luck as a civilian, she has bad luck. If you were to quit being Cat Noir, Ladybug would fall. Just as you would without her."
Ladybug places her hand in Cat Noir's, still taking comfort from Superboy's hand on her shoulder, but also giving Cat Noir a comforting squeeze.
"The balance of power has tipped since Ladybug had become the guardian." Wonder Woman states. "She needs more than one support now. More than one partner."
Ladybug's brow furrows, "What do you mean?"
Wonder Woman smiles and nods towards Superboy and Robin, "These two have restored the balance."
"We have?" Superboy asks, confused.
Wonder Woman gives them another smile, "I can see it." She says, "My mother held the miraculous of the ladybug once before. She worked closely with the previous guardians and saw the balance required among the miraculous holders and the guardians. She taught me how to spot the balancing force among guardians and miraculous holders as well. You three are balanced together, but apart, things will be difficult."
"Are you trying to tell us that we can't be separate from one another?" Cat Noir asks.
Wonder Woman shakes her head, "No, you can be separate, but the longer you are apart, the harder things will be in your individual lives. You can separate, so long as you all remain in contact with Ladybug. Individually or together. Without interactions from each of you, her luck will fail." She gives them a wink, "Amazonian's aren't always monogamous and neither are guardians."
All four of their faces turn beat red.
Batman clears his throat, "What do you suggest they do, Wonder Woman? They can't all go to Paris. Superboy especially."
"Ladybug has a natural repellant against getting akumatized. The more time she spends with Cat Noir, Robin, and Superboy, the stronger the repellant becomes. They will also be safe from akumas. The akumas feed on negative emotions. With the three of them together, they would be able to keep strong negative emotions under control. They'd protect each other from the akumas just by being there for one another." She explains.
"So you expect us to send our sons to Paris?" Superman asks in disbelief.
Wonder Woman shakes her head, "No, I expect you to allow them to regularly meet with one another. Whether Ladybug travels to them or they travel to her." She pauses, "Defeating Hawkmoth would be easier if they all lived in Paris though."
"Out of the question." Batman says.
"Actually," Robin says, ignoring his father's glare, "if Ladybug agrees, I believe it would be beneficial for Superboy and I to spend some time in Paris. Not to move there," he adds, "but to help take down Hawkmoth."
"Once Hawkmoth is defeated," Superboy adds, "then we can discuss other arrangements." He moves his hand off Ladybug's shoulder and grips her hand in his.
Robin moves to stand with them as Cat Noir adds, "If Ladybug needs all three of us for balance, then we should ensure we are all three there for her." He squeezes her hand.
Ladybug smiles at Wonder Woman in front of them, "Hawkmoth wouldn't know what hit him."
"He wouldn't stand a chance." Superboy agrees.
"Tt. We'd take him down in a month." Robin adds.
Cat Noir chuckles, "Us against the world, Milady?"
She smiles wide, "Us against the world." She agrees, sharing a look with all three of them.
