| MOUNT JUSTICE

| February 19, 14:06 EST

"Investigating the origin of the alien bomb that destroyed the kroatien invasion force is still a high priority. We suspect the bomb may have been smuggled to earth via boomtube," Said Nightwing. Bringing up a screen that shows all boomtube activity in Bialya. "Watchtower sensor scans of Bialya have recorded an uptake in boomtube activity. Alpha squad your mission is to-," explained Nightwing to then be cut off by Wonder Girl.

"Sneak behind enemy lines. Recon known boomtube hot spots and find alien tech matching the bomb. Oh! And don't get caught or create an international Incident," explained Cassie as she switched her suit to camo mode. "Right?" Questioned Wonder Girl.

"That about covers it," replied Dick.

"Psimon?" Questioned Miss Martian.

"We have confrontation that Bialya telepathic enforcers still catatomic in a crahaki hospital." replied Nightwing as a picture of Psimon appeared behind him. "After his last encounter with you," added Dick.

"But Bialya's dictator. Queen Bee. Is another story. Her ability to control the minds of men is why Alpha is an all female squad for this mission," said Nightwing as a picture of Queen Bee came up.

"Oh, really? And would you have felt the need to justify an all male squad for a given mission?" Questioned Batgirl. Making Nightwing a bit speechless to that comment.

"Ahem... uhh. The- theirs no right answer for that. Uhh. Is there? Soo... Nightwing out," said Dick. When the call ended he immediately massaged his nose bridge while looking at the floor.

"Recognized: Ladybug M01," announced the robotic lady.

Ladybug stepped out of the zeta tube. Walking towards Nightwing.

"Soo... you and Batgirl~?" Teased Marie. Stopping to stand next to her nephew. Dick shot up and sent a glare towards his aunt. Not even questioning how she heard the last part of the briefing.

"We are only best friends. Nothing else," stated Nightwing. Still glaring at his aunt.

"Sure. Keep telling yourself that," said Ladybug. Making Nightwing blush the slightest bit. Marie giggled at his love life.

"Still I am happy with whoever you choose," stated Ladybug. Smiling at him. Marie will be happy with whoever he chooses as his spouse. Male or female. She doesn't care. Although, what she will give to have a little grandchild running around the manor.

"Let's get back to why I called you here in the first place," exclaimed a still blushing Nightwing. Trying to get back to why Ladybug was called to the mountain in the first place.

"Right, right," said Ladybug. A bit sad that her teasing Nightwing is cut short. Reaching for her Yoyo from around her waist. Opening it and reaching inside. Grabbing for the item she came to drop off.

"Here's all the data on the Light's plans my team and I could find thus far," stated Ladybug. Handing over the flashdrive filled with information.

"Thanks Ladybug. How is it that your team never comes empty handed?" Questioned Nightwing. Taking the flash drive and inputting the info into the cave's computer system.

"It's called having a team getting information from all available sources," stated Ladybug. Facing the holo screens displaying the info from the flash drive. The first screen showed some data of the Light's members. The second screen showed the previous plans of the Light. With some plans they have yet to play. And some other screens displaying all of the miscellaneous information that team miraculous could find. Marie has already reviewed all of the information with Max. But she still feels the need to look over the data. She knows she could've asked Alix to go into her burrow and just look through the time streams to give everything the Light is going to do. But time is important. It shouldn't be messed with or the whole time stream will crash in itself and create entirely new events to happen.

"If that's everything you need. I will head off to Paris now," stated Ladybug as she went to set her coordinates for the Zeta Tubes.

"I thought you were staying in the country till B comes back?" Questioned Nightwing. Clearly confused on why she is heading back to France.

"I'm sure you've seen the news about France," said Ladybug as she is finishing setting her destination.

"The new laws on metahumans in France?" Asked Dick. He is fairly sure this is what Marie is talking about.

"Why yes, those laws are going to help protect metahumans from future dangers. And as it turns out they want me as an advocate for those laws," explained Ladybug as she made her way into the Zeta Tube. "I also have other things to attend too before I come back for a good night's sleep," Ladybug added.

"Good luck on your side mission!" Yelled Ladybug as she teleported to Paris, France.

"Recognized: Ladybug M01," announced the robotic lady. As the Zeta Tubes sent her to Paris, France. Leaving Nightwing to stare where Ladybug just stood. He wants to question how she knew about Kaldur being a mole for the Light. But he chose not to question it. She is another Alfred and she's the aunt/sister to the most stubborn family. Who is also a family of heroes. Shaking his head. He went back to reviewing the info she dropped off.

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| MT Headquarters

| February 19, 20:18 GMT+2

"Recognized: Ladybug M01," announced the robotic lady. Ladybug walked out of the Zeta Tube that held the rest of her team.

Luka and Sass are listening to music/making music. Max was researching something, judging by the holo screens scattered around him. With Kaalki sitting next to him eating sugar cubes. Kagami was brushing up on her combat skills while Loong was talking with Kaalki. Chloe was here too. Looking through her info for tomorrow's press conference. Pollen is sitting on her head. Adrien would be here, but he is busy running charities for green energy. Same with Alix, but she has a competition tonight.

Knowing that the close is clear for her to drop her transformation. Dropping it. Giving Tikki her cookies. Walking to the center of the room. Everyone present in the room turned their attention to Marie.

"How is our security network?" Asked Marie.

"Splendid. Although, according to our information network. They are noticing a pattern with certain individuals," said Max as he pulled up images of the individuals. The images showed two people wearing office wear.

"Serge Bonnet and Jolene Hardy. They are both small business owners. Both have been suspected of blackmail and kidnapping," said Max as he pulled up another image showing the two near an aircraft.

"According to one of our informants. The two have been meeting with people for a month. We have yet to identify who. But they meet once a week to give cargo to their partners," explained Max. "It is still unclear what the cargo holds," stated the horse wielder.

"Okay... what does this have to do with anything?" Questioned Chloe as she studied the information being displayed.

"Our informants have reason to believe that these two-," Max gestured towards the images displayed. "-have been responsible for the rising kidnappings in France," said the horse wielder. Chloe processed the information for a few moments.

"I'll get started on a case against them," said Chloe as she pulled out her phone to set a reminder.

"Speaking of kidnappings," said Marie as she pulled up a map of France and the missing children reports.

"We need to figure out a way to keep unauthorized vehicles and aircrafts from entering France. We also need a way to know when they are entering France airspace," said the ladybug wielder. There is a moment of silence. Everyone was thinking on how to go about it.

"I can launch a miniature satellite into space," suggested Max. Mari gestured to him to continue on. "I can program it to only show the readings of transportation leaving and entering France. I can also program it to track the vehicles in use."

"Good idea Pegasas," commented Mari. "For now, we will launch the satellite in secret unless it's necessary. Are we clear?" Stated Marie. Everyone gave collective nods and vocal agreements towards Max's idea. A few more things concerning Paris came up. But the meeting went smoothly for a few more hours.

It was nearing midnight and Marie is the only one left in the room. She went through multiple files she compiled on the light. Marie then switches to another folder containing information about Jason. The others don't know, but Marie has been investigating where Jason is. Now she doesn't mean his grave. She certainly knows where that is. But the last time she visited his grave. There was... a hole leading right to the coffin that was supposed to contain Jason's dead body. When she looked inside the hole though. There was nothing inside the coffin that indicated that Jason was buried.

This then brought her into launching an unofficial investigation. The first thing she did was look through the security cameras in the area.

What she saw broke her heart. Jason climbed out of his own grave clearly unaware of what he did. He continued walking for a few blocks before collapsing in front of a hospital. The nearby pedestrians scrambled for a doctor. He was then submitted into the hospital. But one day when a nurse came to check him. He went missing.

Marie had tried to find out what happened. The only lead she had were ninja's. As clearly seen in one of the security footages. It showed the stereotypical ninja dressed in black garments knocking out and carrying Jason to who knows where.

She started this investigation six months after his death. This investigation has been going on for almost three years. And the only lead she had was the league of assassins. From what she knows. Bruce trained with them before. And she most definitely knows where they are located. And it wasn't obvious enough when there is a lazarus pit residing in the area. She really needs to stop putting her guardian missions on hold.

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Marie had worked through the night reviewing and trying to make the most effective plan to get Jason. Facing her attention to the clock displayed in the room. Seeing the time. She only had a little under half an hour to get change. She went ahead and transformed into Ladybug. Putting away the open files she opened in favor of keeping them a secret. Facing the mirror. Her pixie cut was more mature. And definitely an upgrade from the pig tails from her starting years. Her outfit also evolved. With more black placed on her arms, torso, hips, and legs. The wonders of what magic can do. At least now she wasn't as recognizable when she transformed into her hero persona.

She quickly made her way out of MT headquarters. Using her Yoyo to boost her body up onto the roofs of Paris. She still has time to make it to the press conference before it starts. But the world was out to get her. Someone was trying to kidnap a child in broad daylight! She went ahead and subdued the kidnapper. Making sure the child was okay and safely back with their parents before running back on the roofs to the conference. Trusting the cops to take the kidnapper to jail.

But her luck was not there for her today. A building caught on fire. But due to her valuing the lives of others. She went ahead to evacuate the remaining people inside. Thinking she got everyone out. She quickly called out her lucky charm. Conveniently a hose came. Which Marie was thankful for. Going over to the nearest water pump. Connecting the hose to it. Trying her best at hosing down the fires till the fire fighters came. To her luck they came a few minutes later to finish the job. She immediately called back her lucky charm. Swinging away to the press conference. 'I am definitely going to be late now!' Thought Mari. A couple minutes later. She made it to her destination with thirty seconds to spare. Sitting down in her seat next to the Mayor of Paris.

"We're live in three, two, one...," said a reporter.

"Hello everyone. We are here to discuss the metahuman laws that are going to be made in France. With me is one of our heroes. Ladybug," introduced a very professional Chloe.

"Hello citizens of France. As the mayor of Paris has said. I am here as an advocate for the laws that are going to be put in place. But do not worry the laws that are going to be implemented are to help protect those with powers," said Ladybug. And for the next few hours they went on to explain more on the laws being placed with no questions to be asked of them.

A bit later into the day. Ladybug headed to the Zeta Tubes. Arriving in the batcave. Dropping her transformation. Giving Tikki a cookie. She was then greeted with a passed out Tim at the batcomputer. She smiled at him. Shedding off her jacket to place on him. Before treading up the stairs to the manor. To then be greeted by Alfred.

"I trust your business in Paris is dealt with?" Questioned Alfred. Marinette nodded.

"Could you make me a meal?" Asked Marie as she headed towards the living room. "I haven't eaten anything today," stated Mari.

"Of course Miss Marie. Is there anything in particular you want to eat?" Asked Alfred.

"Nope," said Marie popping the p.

"Very well, I shall get you when your meal is ready," stated Alfred as he headed towards the kitchen. Marie continued to walk towards the living room. Settling on the couch. Deciding that a little sleep wouldn't hurt. Relaxing her muscles. Falling asleep on the couch. With her head leaning against the back of the couch. Dreaming of the happy memories of her and Jason. A smile formed on her face like her world evolved around her family. Blood or not.

Dick entered the living room to find his aunt laying on the couch with a smile on her face.

"Master Richard, why are you standing by the door?" Questioned Alfred. Dick gestured towards the couch. Where a sleeping Marie is resting.

"Well then. I shall go place her meal in the fridge while you. Master Richard. Bring Miss Marie to her room for a proper rest," explained Alfred. Heading to place her meal in the fridge while Dick picked up Marie to bring her to her bed. Placing her on her bed. With Tikki laying right next to her. Dick smiled at the scene. Exiting the room.

"Night tanti," said Dick as he closed the door to her room. Mari smiled once more that night.

A/N:

I actually had to research romanian language to make sure I am getting the right translation for aunt.

The words below all mean aunt (from what I found). Also, sorry if I got the sounding wrong to the native speakers!

Mătuşă (ma tu sha)

Tanti (tan ti)

Tuşă (thu sha)