The Watchtower || November 25, 06:54 EST ||

Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman are watching outside of the window in space. Three Leagues are in deep thoughts as they know they're going to nominate someone to join them. "Times like these..." Wonder Woman breaks the silence. "One feels the very weight of the world upon us." They turned around to see Aquaman with a serious look on his face.

"Everyone is here." He informed them. They are headed towards the meeting room to see all League members are here. Shutting down all the windows to close off their meeting without any interruption or someone could hear it. "Our agenda is clear. What's at stake should not be underestimated."

"The decisions we make today will reverberate for years to come." Superman pointed out.

"And influence whether or not the world continues to put their trust in the Justice League." Wonder Woman spoke up.

"Please, take your seats." Batman informed them and narrowed his eyes to every single one of them. "We have work to do."

Everyone are taking their seats and Martian Manhunter stands up. "Another expansion of the League could generate another escalation of hostilities from our enemies. No one needs or wants another Injustice League." He explained with a serious look on his face.

"Point taken." Superman is agreeing with him. "But the option remains to vote no one or all candidates. So... I nominate Icon for League membership." He showed them the picture of Icon in front of League members.

"Why?" Green Arrow asks the Man of Steel. "Because you suspect Icon might be Kryptonian, like you did with Captain Marvel?"

"You thought I was Kryptonian?" Captain Marvel asks with a gleeful look on his face. "Cool!"

Wonder Woman is looking at Superman. "Icon interests me also. As does his protégé, Rocket. Athena knows the League could use more female members."

"Agree." Black Canary agreeing to Wonder Woman while crossing her arms.

"Hear, hear!" Hawk Woman agreed as well. Her, Black Canary and Wonder Woman are the only three females in their League.

Bahamas || November 25, 10:30 EST ||

Aaliyah, Zara and Ruby are decided to have a surprise visit from Arthur's home. The three mages are going to celebrate thanksgiving day with Arthur for the first time. However, Caleb is not going to be with them because Nabu is taking over his life. It pains them for not celebrating the eldest Nelson as they know Caleb would never forgive them if they are not going to celebrate. The three of them are riding on an airplane in an old fashion way because they want to save their energy than wasting it. They don't want to impose using M'gann's bioship because it might tell her where Arthur's location at.

"So..." Zara trailed her thoughts off and leaning close on the armchair towards Ruby's direction. "What's up between you and birdbrain, Ru?" She noticed Robin stays close to Ruby whenever they visit Mount Justice.

"Um... I almost had a near breakdown in front of them." Ruby answered in a whispered tone. "Back in Bialya."

"Almost?" Aaliyah's furrowed her eyebrows. "Conner-san told me you had a breakdown when the mother thanked you for saving her son." Conner explained everything to the blonde mage girl for their mission. She felt bad for not being there for her but Ruby assured Aaliyah she wasn't alone on that mission.

"Ms Marie looks exactly the same as Lola, Aaliyah." Ruby answered and twiddling her thumbs. "I always repeated myself she's not Lola but... it's hard, to be honest." Sighing sadly and Aaliyah hugs her on the side.

"You save her son's life and that is the good thing, Ru-chan." Aaliyah reminded her. "Don't beat yourself too much. Lola wouldn't want you to be depressed. This is thanksgiving day."

"Yeah." Ruby smiles weakly and relaxes in her seat as they wait for their destination to arrive.

They change Rocket to The Atom in the hologram picture. Captain Marvel looked skeptical at it. "Seriously? The Atom?" He asks them curiously. "How useful could he be at that size?"

"It's the size that makes him useful." Batman explained bluntly.

"Absolutely." Flash spoke up. "Still, we could always use more raw power. And Earth has a third Green Lantern. Guy Gardner."

"No!" Two Green Lantern's protests the idea of the third Green Lantern to be part of them.

"But we could really..." The red speedster tries to explain to them.

"No!"

They change another hero is Red Arrow as Green Arrow nominates his former partner. "No." Superman immediately answered. "Red Arrow may be eighteen, but the rest of the Team is too young like Angel for instance. We're not inducting children into the League." Captain Marvel pulls down his neck sleeve nervously.

"That seems ironic." Doctor Fate commented as his voice is mixing up to Knight's voice. "I have been one with Kid Flash and Aqualad. Both are ready."

"And what of Zatanna and Saber?" Wonder Woman asks them while raising her right eyebrow at Doctor Fate and Zatara.

"Absolutely not!" Doctor Fate and Zatara denied the idea of them joining the League.

"That sounded almost protective, Doctor." She smirked and noticed Doctor Fate's reaction. "At least we know Knight is still in that helmet, somewhere."

"Why is Doctor Fate a member?" Captain Marvel suddenly asks while standing up. "You coerced Knight into giving up his life to you. Or else, lose your friend's daughter or his brother instead. Not cool."

"Should such behavior be condoned?" Red Tornado asks as he changes the hologram picture of Doctor Fate.

"Knight desires Doctor Fate remain with the League." Doctor Fate answered while Zatara wasn't pleased with the answer.

"He trained magic behind our back and never told anyone of him becoming the next host." Zatara explained in a bitter tone. He still doesn't know where his Godson's location but only Aaliyah, Ruby and Zara knows Arthur's secret location.

"It's true. It's Knight's destiny to be with Nabu. He desires the League to maintain a close watch upon us." He explained while crossing his arms.

"I nominate Kitsune." Black Canary spoke up and showed them Kitsune in a hologram picture. "She's 14 and more than ready to be part of us." She feels confident and wanted Kitsune to be part of them.

"Black Canary, what makes you think she's more than ready for this?" Superman asks and he still wary of her abilities.

"We saw her potential and abilities." Black Canary pointed out. "I saw the footage of two red androids infiltrating Mount Justice thanks to Celestial's spirit to see the past. Kitsune unleashed her real power and nearly destroyed them in two or three hits."

"Where she's coming from... they have a rank to know S-Class Wizard is one of the powerful mages. Kitsune became an S-Class Wizard at the age of 14 because she's a powerful Water Dragon Slayer. " Doctor Fate explained to everyone. "She also involves one of Ten Wizards Saints and earning the title of 'Empress of the Oceans and Seas' due to her main element of magic."

"Who trained her?" Hawk Woman couldn't help but asks Doctor Fate curiously.

"She was raised by a Water Dragon Ariella until they disappeared on the 7th July." Doctor Fate answered. "As she disappeared, Kitsune trained by herself. Her magic is already surpassed me if she didn't seal half of it."

"Half?" Wonder Woman asked and couldn't believe she's more powerful than Doctor Fate. "Why is she doing that for?"

"She could destroy the whole world, Wonder Woman." Black Canary answered with a serious look on her face. "I'm impressed by her control of strength and power."

"What of Angel and Celestial?" Red Tornado asks and showed them the picture of Angel in her Exceed form and Celestial. "Angel was a former Lieutenant Knight and Celestial obtained 12 powerful Chinese Zodiac spirits. Angel can transform into an adult form whenever she needed."

"Celestial confirmed my suspicious whoever contract and obtain 12 Chinese Zodiac spirits completely, they are going to become more powerful." Zatara pointed out and so far she only summoned the Chinese dragon, horse, tiger, ox, snake and monkey.

"She never used them as a tool." Hawk Woman pointed out and remembered the short bond they partnered with Wonder Woman during Ice Fortress. "Wonder Woman and I could see the bond between her and spirits."

"I agree with Hawk Woman." Wonder Woman nodded her head. "She has a lot of potentials and combining those three together... they are unstoppable." She shows them the footage of Kitsune, Celestial and Angel fight two most dangerous criminals in Japan, Okami and Tengu.

Three mages fought them easily as if they're not powerful enough to stopped them. Kitsune swallowed the water fountain and uses her magic to protect the civilians by a water sphere together with Angel. Celestial's clothes changed to the white dynasty robe as her hair grows longer. Her whole body covers in the white aura as her hair turns white like snow. She muttered a spell to cover their half body in ice.

"It's hard to imagine those three are just kids." Green Arrow commented and looked speechless by their raw talent. "Where did you pick them up, Fate."

"It's not in my position to say." Doctor Fate answered and never revealed to anyone from their origins.

Arthur is looking through the small hole to see Aaliyah, Ruby and Zara while holding groceries bag and their luggage. The brunette didn't hesitate to open the door for them. "You guys came all the way here just to see me?" He asks them and invited them in.

"Yeah." Zara answered happily. "It's Thanksgiving and our first experience." Arthur takes her luggage.

"You guys don't have to." He assured them but deep inside, Arthur is happy to see them personally.

"We wanted to spend time this special holiday with you, Arthur-san." Aaliyah spoke up in a soft tone. "You don't have to act and pretend everything is alright."

"You keep forgetting our past, Arthur." Ruby gently holds his free hand. "No matter what happens, we're always here for you."

Arthur exhales softly and wasn't surprised by their analysis skills. "Sorry, I've away too long girls."

"Nah." Zara scoffs and waving her hands off. "Used to it and been there before, Artie."

"Here I thought that nickname is for Artemis." He chuckled and shook his head gently. "I'll bring this luggage to the guest room and knowing you girls would cook straight away."

Ruby's all spirit keys glowed by themselves except for the Sun Goddess. "Ah, my keys!" A bright shining coming from the living room as they approached it to see all Ruby's spirits are present. "Eh, everyone is here?"

"A special day for you and your friends... are our special day for us as well, little rabbit." Oichi explained and winking at the blonde girl. "We wanted to join in as well to experience this unforgettable day."

"We didn't use your magic at all, Alpha." The white-haired girl with mismatched eyes spoke up softly as her white tail swish back and forth. "All of us are using our own magic."

"We would be happy to assist your cooking and baking, my ladies." Xi Men bows down politely at them. "You three have a long trip from coming here."

"You girls didn't use M'gann's bioship?" Arthur asks and looking at the blue armored eagle. "Or even ask Sora to hitch?"

"Using bioship would lead to tell M'gann from where we are." Zara pointed out and crossing her arms. "Aaliyah insists to ride on an airplane despite she looks green without Ruby's healing."

Aaliyah pouts and crossing her arms. "We swore ourselves no using magic unless it's important."

Arthur chuckles and couldn't imagine the almighty Aaliyah gets motion sickness by vehicle transportation. "I'm glad you guys are here." He appreciates their gestures. Arthur is going to celebrate thanksgiving day without Caleb and his great-grandfather, Kent.

"Plastic Man." Batman showed them the hologram picture of an elastic man wearing sunglasses.

Captain Marvel covers his mouth and giggles whereas Flash is still wary of this guy. "I don't know... the guy has a pretty substantial criminal record." The red speedster pointed out.

Captain Marvel couldn't help but laugh too much by his codename. "Sorry... sorry." He apologizes. "The guy just cracks me up." Wiping his tears under his eye because of laughter.

The whole League members are not impressed by his childish behavior and Flash spoke up. "Maybe it's time we all talk about the elephant in the room. Should Captain Marvel stay a member? Now that we know he's really only ten years old? Older than Angel by two years."

"He does possess an adult body and the wisdom of Solomon." Red Tornado spoke up. "Angel meanwhile possess an adult body and has wisdom and faith."

"Wisdom does not equal maturity." Aquaman pointed out. "Despite Angel is 8 years old, she's mature enough to handle any situations."

"Hey, I'm sitting right here!" Captain Marvel spoke up and feels annoyed and offended right now. He's a bit jealous of Angel because she acts mature when it comes to mission and rarely childish.

Black Canary smiles gently at him. "Then, Billy, maybe you should leave. Until we have this out."

"No." Batman answered and defended Captain Marvel. "Captain Marvel is a member and is entitled to participate, until or unless he's voted out."

"It's not just his age." Wonder Woman spoke up. "It's the fact that he lied about it."

"I didn't lie... exactly." Captain Marvel stuttered and smiles nervously. "I just left out the part about being a kid."

"A lie of omission is still a lie." She narrowed her eyes at him. "You kept an important secret from us. No one in the League knew the truth."

"I did." Batman spoke up and knew Captain Marvel's background.

"I shouldn't be surprised." She clenches her hands into fists. "Since you indoctrinated Robin into a crime-fighting at the ripe old age of nine..."

"Robin needed to help bring the man who murdered his family to justice." He explained to Amazonian Princess.

"So he could turn out like you?" She asks coldly.

"So that he wouldn't."

Everyone are sitting in one big dining room that enough for 16 celestials spirits and four people are fitted enough. Aaliyah, Ruby and Oichi managed to cooked dinner for everyone as if they serve an army.

Arthur cleared his throat. "Now that everyone is here, I wanted to thank you guys... especially you girls, for being yourselves. I thank you, girls, for being part of my family and making my life full of happiness." He smiles at them gently.

"I also thank Arthur and his family for taking us in." Aaliyah spoke up and smiles. "We came into this world in fear, sadness and anxious because it's a bit different compared where we coming from. You help us adjust by adapting our environment and allowing us to become heroes."

Zara exhales softly. "I thank Aaliyah for taking me in after you stopping the King from taking over yours and everyone's magic. I used to be so hostile against you and your friends but you didn't care how anti-social I am."

"You an anti-social?" Lu Bu scoffs and earned a whack by Oichi. "Ow!"

"Don't be so rude, Lu Bu." The green-haired lady scolded the Chinese tiger spirit. "Please continue, Zara."

"You guys warmed me up and showing affections." Zara smiles. "You're also treating me your own daughter. Thank you, mama." Aaliyah cries silently in tears of joy and wiping her cheeks.

"I also thank Lola for giving me a second chance to continue living." Ruby spoke up and looking at everyone. "When I was separated to Erza-nee (sister) where I was raised. Lola saved me from the bandits." Staring at everyone. "I was closed enough to be in despair but she saved me... she told me, 'don't let the darkness consume you because I still have goodness in me' at first, I actually don't get it but I finally realize... I shouldn't give up courage and hope because everyone are here to be with you. Don't also run away from the problems." Arthur flinched at the word 'run away'.

"You really hit to a certain someone, huh?" Zara muttered and sipping her milk.

"Ah!" Ruby realizes her mistake and looking at Arthur with a guilty look on her face. "Sorry, Arthur. I didn't mean to-"

"It's alright, Ruby." Arthur reassured the scarlet-haired girl. "How about this, after thanksgiving... I'm coming back and living with you guys, if that is okay?"

"It's more than okay if you need to talk to them first." Aaliyah is bargaining the brunette boy. "They're worried about you."

"Mim!" Mimi agreed with her while nodding her head repeatedly.

"I will." Arthur agreed to her requests. "Caleb or gramps wouldn't want me moping around and act brooding like Lia here."

"Hey!" The blonde girl exclaimed and everyone laughs by her pouting expression. "Mou! You're so mean!"

"No other ideas?" Superman asks the League members. "Then here are candidates for new, or continues membership." Each hologram picture contains different heroes they nominate to become the new team member of the League.

"We've debated origin, gender, size, experience, age, temperament and background. But... what is the fundamental criteria for membership?" Batman questioned them.

"When all is settling down, the question must me, who do we trust? Trust to fight beside us, trust to have our backs, trust to uphold the high standards and ideals of the Justice League." Wonder Woman explained.

"Time to vote." He ordered them to vote for the candidates they choose wisely enough to become part of them.

Ruby squeals happily as she, Zara, Lu Bu and Xingcai are having a snowball fight in a team. Ruby is partnering with Zara whereas two Chinese spirits are together to battle each other by a snowball. Aaliyah, Xi Men and Arthur are watching them fight with a calm look on their faces.

"I've seen the way Kaldur is looking at you like what Caleb do, Aaliyah." Arthur spoke up while drinking his hot tea. "Why are you denying it? Ruby is starting to realize her feelings for Robin but they're taking it slowly."

Xi Men frowned the fact of Robin or he would like to say, Dick, is starting to express his affections to his Mistress. "I hate to deny it Sir Arthur, but, I agree with you. Lady Ruby notices her feelings for him are strong. Both of them of taking slow and I don't want him to break her heart."

"We all do, Xi Men." He sighs softly. "I've known him since we were kids, I would prefer him to date Ruby than any guys."

"Lady Aaliyah, you never answered Sir Arthur's question." Xi Men is observing Aaliyah with a calm look on his face. "Whenever Lady Ruby summoned me, I've seen the way you're gazing at him."

"Kaldur has someone at Atlantis and I would never become the girl he likes." Aaliyah is staring at her green tea while gripping the cup gently. "I'll end up hurting him."

"In what way?" Arthur questioned her. "Your brother, Jellal, is a criminal and you're scared if he knows your family background? You even send him to jail to atone his sins, Lia-"

"I always ended up getting hurt in the end, Arthur." Aaliyah blurted out the truth. "I used to date Hibiki Lates but... he betrayed me." Holding back her tears and looking at the sky. "I loved him so much but he prefers Karen Lilica despite they broke up. It hurts a lot and I told myself... I should've- I should've pushed him away before we started our relationship." She used to date one of Blue Pegasus guild member, Hibiki Lates. Hibiki used his charmed by flirting her but she saw right through his personality until they got to know each other. After two years of friendship, they started to date despite their age difference is six years age gap.

Arthur finally understands why Aaliyah is trying to deny her feelings for Kaldur it's because she's scared of getting hurt again just like her ex-boyfriend. "I'm sorry for being pushy, Aaliyah. I didn't know you used to date someone before."

"Don't be." She brushes off his apology. "It's better our status of being a friend than I ended up getting hurt."

"It would be his loss for not seeing who you really are, Lady Aaliyah." Xi Men spoke up and he despised Aaliyah's ex-boyfriend for leaving her broken. "Sir Hibiki is an idiot for choosing his former lover than you, Lady Aaliyah."

"It already happened in the past and move on, Xi Men." Aaliyah spoke up and finished her cold tea. "Please drop my love life." She gives them a warning tone and they dropped the subject.

They finally voted and got the results for the new members of the League. The Dark Knight is looking at them and opens his mouth. "All those in favor of ratifying the results..."

"I!" All the League members answered.

"All opposed?" None of them answered but satisfied the results. "Then, we are adjourned."