A/N: 06.27.2017

Hello, all! Here is the final part of my take on how forming the new League went for the original six (minus Shayera, of course) took place and how the decided to form the Justice League. I hope you guys like it! Enjoy!

The New Beginning - Part 3 - Finale

Batman, Superman, and Diana met with Flash, Green Lantern, and J'onn in the Batcave.

"Good to see everyone," Superman said.

"Right back at you," Flash replied. He looked at Batman. "Hey, Bats!"

Batman, who was sitting at his computer, kept his eyes on the screen, "Wally."

Flash smiled. "So, we doing this?"

"Yeah," Superman said.

Batman stood up and walked over to the table, "Let's get to work."

They all pulled out their own photos and started laying out their case on who should be added and why. The conversation went on for three hours with endless debates about who would be great for the League and who still needed time to develop.

"So much potential here," Superman said.

"But not fine-tuned enough yet," Batman said.

"Perhaps we should… fine-tune them," J'onn said.

"We can't train that many members," Lantern said.

"Why not?"

"Because we only need one, maybe two, more members. Three, at the most."

"John has a point," Diana said. "We only need the best."

"Did we start off as the 'best'?" Superman asked. "It took us a while to get there."

Batman, Diana, and Lantern paused, considering what Superman said.

Flash looked at all of the pictures the table and an idea came to his mind. "Uh, guys? I have a crazy thought."

"Different from your other thoughts how?" Lantern asked.

Flash glared at Lantern.

"What's your thought, Flash?" Superman asked.

"What if we…" Flash shrugged, "I don't know, just invited them all?"

Batman stared at him then looked at the photos.

"What do you mean, Wally?" Diana asked.

"Okay, go with me on this: no one's, for sure, gonna say yes. So, even our top picks could turn us down. But… if we invite them all… we'll definitely have the world covered. We don't need to worry about being shorthanded ever again."

"But everyone?" Lantern asked.

"Why not? We want people in the Justice League. A superhero's a superhero. I mean, technically, you and Bats don't have powers, John. But I'd pick you guys over most anyone else to have my back any day. And maybe some of the choices we aren't considering might say yes but they just need some training. So, let's train 'em. We give these guys the same chance to prove themselves, who knows? We may be setting up our own chance to retire."

They all stared at him blankly.

Flash shied back. "It was just a thought."

The team looked back at the photos to consider Flash's idea.

Batman stood up. "He's right."

"I am?" Flash asked.

"You are. Maybe not about the retirement but everything else is right."

"How so?" Diana asked.

"The six of us did an alright job of protecting the world but what if another invasion happens? What if it's even bigger than the Thanagarian invasion? It'll take more than us."

"You're right," Superman nodded. "That's why we started this in the first place: because we can't do it all by ourselves."

"Maybe we forgot that somewhere along the way," Lantern admitted.

"But we can remember," Diana said.

"And make an effort not to forget again," J'onn added.

"Agreed."

"So, how are we sending out these invitations?" Flash asked. "Flash Postal Service? Guaranteed to get there before the end of this sentence or your money back."

"I was thinking a more personal touch," Superman said.

"How?" Lantern asked. "Each of us go to each person we want in the League?"

"Why not? They're the ones we picked. We can ask them ourselves. Let them know that this isn't just some mechanically generated event. We, each of us, want them in the League. Personally."

Diana smiled and nodded. "I like it."

"Me, too," Flash said.

"Alright," Batman said. "Then it's agreed."

"But where will they meet? I mean, there's no way you're letting that many people in the cave, Bats."

"I've already made plans for a new Watchtower. Though now, it'll have to be a bit bigger."

"Perhaps we need a rotating staff," J'onn added.

"Of who?" Lantern asked. "Normal people?"

"Why not?" Flash asked. "We're trying to include everybody, right? Normal people want to protect the Earth, too."

"But who would fund this?"

"Those details we can work out," Superman said. "But this is a good train of thought we're on."

Everyone stared at him, waiting for him to elaborate.

"All of you remember the alternate Earth where the League took over, becoming the Justice Lords. As much as I hate to admit it, there's still no guarantee that we aren't capable of doing the same thing. But, who knows? With more people to hold us accountable, more members, we can learn from each other, watch each other, and guide one another through the perilous times that are still yet to come."

"Well said," Lantern agreed.

"So, I guess this is what?" Flash asked. "Justice League reborn?"

"With this many members," Diana said, "I think we're something more. More powerful, more numerous. With this, we could be… unlimited."

Everyone perked up and looked at each other. Smiles slowly started spread across everyone's face. Even Batman.

"Well, then," Superman said, "let's get to work."