Look What You Made Me Do

Ex Boyfriends Are Why We Can't Have Nice Things. Even If They Aren't Your Ex

(AN:No one crosses Alfred Pennyworth! Dick almost looses it over the daily outfits of Marinette and Chloe. Some one crashes the field trip.)

There was a long stretch of silence after the blue light had faded and then Jason spoke first, Tim wasn't really surprised. His money would have been on Jason or Dick. His mind was racing with questions about Ladybug and her team. He wanted to help the citizens of Paris in whatever way he could, he had already downloaded the akuma alert application to his phone, already he had learned a lot. The people of Paris had taken some steps to help protect themselves. There were several akuma shelters throughout the city where people could go to during an akuma attack if they didn't already have a safe place to be.

He looked to B, but of course his face gave away nothing as he looked at the compact Ladybug had left for him. "What are you going to do?"

"Well....with the Paris group being here and so many activities being planned we can't do anything this week. But perhaps next week when they attend Gotham Academy I can send Cass and perhaps Dick to start to check things out."

Tim wasn't surprised at his choice, Cass had complete control of her emotions and if Dick's daily attitude got any more positive he was pretty sure he'd start pooping out rainbows and flowers. "But Ladybug said we shouldn't send anyone for at least a few weeks." he pointed out.

"This is a serious issue that has been going on for far too long." Batman announced. "I would rather not wait."

"Sir,I would advise you to listen to Miss Ladybug." A voice called out. Everyone turned to see Alfred coming down the cave stairs. "Ladybugs are very wise. Besides, you have your set of rules for Gotham so it seems only fair that you follow her rules for her city."

"Alfie you talk like you know Ladybug!" Dick exclaimed looking hurt and slightly accusatory. Tim was sure he wanted to be Ladybug and Honey Flash's new best friend.
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Alfred set a tray that held a mug of hot chocolate for almost everyone and tea for those he knew would want it.

"While I do not know this Ladybug personally, I once knew one very well in the past. In the war I too was a miraculous holder." Alfred calmly announced as if he was informing them all what was going to be for breakfast the next day.

"Shut the front door, are you being serious?!" Jason exclaimed. "Why are we just now hearing that you used to be an animal themed superhero?! Is that why you were so okay with the bat theme?"

Alfred appreciated Master Jason remembering that he did not approve of swearing, he didn't always and therefore that was the reason they had the swear jar. "It was not something that needed to be spoken of." he replied in a dry tone. "I had the turtle miraculous. It was given to me by the Ladybug of the time."

"So wait.....there are different Ladybugs?" Master Tim asked.

"Well yes....being a miraculous holder doesn't make you immortal." Alfred replied. "The miraculouses are activated in a time of need, when that time passes they are recalled. Ladybug is always the first activated along with the cat miraculous. They work as a duo but Ladybug is always in charge. Sir I advise you to listen to that young lady. Perhaps you can busy yourself by having a chat with The Flash to see if he remembers her request for assistance."

And while they all noticed it, no one commented on how Alfred did not go back upstairs until he got verbal confirmation that Batman would not act before Ladybug contacted him again. It seemed for at least three weeks the Batfam was staying in Gotham.
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Marinette was quite tired when they got back to the hotel room. She felt things had gone as well as could be expected. She just hoped that Batman would respect her wishes and follow her instructions. She couldn't let it be known that Ladybug wasn't in Paris, Batman might connect it with the fact that there was a group from Paris visiting.