Third pov
Marinette got dressed in a black pair of pants, a cream blouse and a dark blue jacket (all of them had pockets for Tikki). She braided her hair, it had grown in the last few years and reached the middle of her back.
Chloe dressed similar to the day before.
The two met Adrien in the lobby, that was thankfully empty. Though he didn't look happy.
"Adrien, how are you feeling?"
He shrugged at Chloe's question. "Nino keeps blabbing about Alya saying that Lila says you guys are shitty people. I told him what i think about Alya and Lila's opinions."
Marinette hugged him and he practically melted into her embrace.
God knows the boy needed affection.
"I'm sorry he can't see how you're feeling." She said quietly.
"It's not your fault." He sighed and stepped back. "How did you get an invite to the Wayne's?"
"I have no idea. But, the boy I sat beside at school. Tikki said she could feel remnants of something called a Lazarus pit on him." She spoke so only they could hear. "She said he's been dead before, but the lazarus pit brought him back."
Chloe frowned. "That is concerning. Think we need to do something?"
Marinette shook her head. "No. It'll be fine, he's a nice guy. Besides, it really isn't any of our buisness."
"If you say so."
They were interupted by the door opening and Mr Grayson stepping in."Hi guys! I'm here to take you to the manor."
"Thank you Mr Grayson." Marinette smiled.
The older man smiled back. "You three can call me Dick, I really only go by Mr Grayson at work."
The teens shared a look before shrugging.
"Okay."
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Bruce thought back to his call to the JL.
Flashback
"Bruce, has something happened? You sounded very concerned when you called for a meeting." Diana looked at him through the screen.
"There's come to my attention that there's been an active terrorist in Paris for close to six years. My sons informed me and I need to know if any of you know about this."
Six confused faces met him.
"A terrorist? Surely we would have heard of it if that's the case." Aquaman said, brows furrowed at the information.
"Tim looked through the internet for any mention, but the only thing he could find was a blog with videos a teen has filmed of the attacks. There's no possibility that they're doctored." He added the last as he saw Hal opening his mouth.
Walley frowned. "What do you have?"
Bruce put up the picture of Ladybug on screen and recognition lit up in Diana's eyes. "A new Ladybug has been called?"
Clark looked at her. "A new Ladybug?"
"Yes. Ladybug is a holder of the ladybug miracoulus. Incredibly powerful jewelry that turns their holders into demi-gods. My mother was a former holder but gave the miracoulus back to its gardian once Ladybug was no longer needed. For a new one to be called, and especially someone looking so young, the world balance must be at stake." She explained.
"So you know about what gives them their powers?" Bruce felt so very grateful someone knew something. It made things a lot easier.
"Yes, my mother told me everything she knew. But, Bruce, what was it about a terrorist?"
"Apparently it's a villain called Hawkmoth. He uses purple butterflies to take over people experiencing negative emotions and turns them into monsters that he lets loose on Paris."
Diana thought about it before answering. "It sounds like a possible miraculous that got into the wrong hands. If it is then that would explain why a new Ladybug was chosen along with a new black cat."
"Wait, wait, wait." Hal interupted. "There's demigod kids running around fighting a demigod adult in Paris and we haven't heard anything about it until now?"
"Hal has a point." Clark agreed. "Something must be wrong since the only place you found this on was a blog. It needs further investigation."
"Best would be to get in contact with Paris heroes." Diana said.
"I do believe that is something you can leave to us."
The heads turned to him. "What do you mean?"
"Thanks to Dick, Tim and Damian we have a theory on who two out of five of their current heroes are. Two of them have been invited to tonights dinner so we can talk without the clas around. Tim figured if they are who we think, then they might be more willing to share information if they feel safe."
"That is a good idea, Bruce. Keep us updated with your findings."
End flashback
Three of his sons are sure Marinette Dupain-Cheng is Paris spotted heroine and his last son has a theory that the girls closest friend, a former member, changed identity and is the bee hero.
If they aren't, which Bruce himself finds unlikely since there is too much evidence that they are, they can find at least find out information this way.
Best scenario would be to see if there's a way to meet Ladybug or one of her teammates, but considering that the teen heroes obviously hadn't had a reliable adult to help them in a long time they would need to thread lightly, not risk scaring them away.
The man groand and drank the last of his tea. This would be one interesting dinner.
What do you think?
Any guesses on what's gonna happen?
Just to make it clear, the Batfam is sure Marinette is Ladybug, they just want that last confirmation.
Yes, Jason has a theory that Chloe is Honey Bee.
None of them have actually met Adrien jet. (Authors maniacal cackling can be heard in the distance)
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