Goddamnit Bruce, you can't keep pulling kids out of your ass. How many secret children can one man have? After Hawkmoth's defeat, Marinette finished her schooling and now works as a scientist at the Justice League. Bruce and the rest of the Batfam stumble upon her with the help of Zatanna and Doctor Fate while testing out a new spell. She may be the daughter of one of the best assassins in the world but she didn't grow up in the league so she's definitely, totally completely normal right? Bruce just wants one normal kid who's not constantly endangering their own life for the sake of 'heroism'. Please. He's b e g g i n g. -- Warnings/Trigger Warning at the beginning of chapters. cross posted on tumblr, AO3, and Fanfiction.net

Aerith always believed she was an ordinary mortal-clumsy, geeky, and completely out of place in the world. But on the eve of her 18th birthday, she discovers a shocking truth: she's no ordinary girl, but the long-lost daughter of the Fates, destined to rule the Underworld as Hades' queen. Thrown into the realm of gods and monsters, Aerith must learn to navigate her new life among immortal beings, where loyalty and power shift like the winds. Tutored by gods, pursued by ancient rivalries, and bound to Hades-a brooding, powerful god who's been waiting for her for centuries-Aerith faces the daunting challenge of learning how to rule an entire realm while still figuring out how to be herself. Can she rise to the challenge of ruling alongside the enigmatic Hades, or will the forces that oppose her destiny tear their fated union apart? With humor, heart, and a touch of magic, Aerith must learn the ropes of royalty and love in a world where even the gods themselves play by their own rules. How to be a Queen is a fun and fresh take on Greek mythology, blending romance, adventure, and self-discovery into an unforgettable journey through the immortal world.