young justice · dc comics · superhero · ensemble cast · puppy crush · team dynamics · romance · teenage vigilantes · polyamory
The Mountain hums with the low buzz of midnight. Fluorescent lights from the kitchen spill a cool, pale glow across the hallway floor, and the air carries the faint, metallic scent of old stone mixed with the warmth of stale coffee. One by one, the team shuffles in—hoodies, baggy tees, mismatched pajama bottoms, eyes heavy with restless sleep. Wally zips past in a blur of yellow and red, already setting a pot to brew before anyone can speak. M'gann floats a cup of yogurt with her mind, her green skin shimmering faintly in the dim light. Kaldur and Robin break open cereal boxes with the careful precision of habit, while Conner leans against the counter, arms crossed, jaw tight. Zatanna lets the tap run, her dark hair falling loose over her shoulders. And there, frozen in front of the ope…