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“Marinette wake up! It’s time to go to school” Sabine voice yelled from downstairs. Marinette with a sign finally forced herself out of bed. Why couldn’t summer has last longer?
As she made her way downstairs for breakfast she started to gripe to her mother about Chloé and the new school year. Her mother always the positive one tried to reassure her, however when she somehow knocked over everything, she wasn’t so sure anymore.
Dad had made her macaroons to give out to the class to help make friends, she honestly couldn’t thank him enough. Well that was the plan until she waited at the cross walk.
“Umm Mr?” Marinette asked scared, the poor man was struggling to get across and a car was coming. Looking around and see that no one was helping she ran across grabbed the man and dragged him to the other side.
“I’m so sorry miss, this is a disaster” the old man said looking at her spilled macaroons.
“It’s alright sir, I’m no stranger to disaster. Beside some of them are still good” she said as she picked up the box, allowing the old man to take one a try it.
“Mmmm these are delicious” he states causing Marinette to smile. However the bell soon rang and she quickly ran off to the school. As the old man was left along a little creature flew next to him.
“She will be a good ladybug” it said
“Yes she will” the old man said with a smile, quickly walking away with his cane on his shoulder.
As Marinette made it into the classroom, she groan internally as she saw Chloé their with Sabrina sitting in her old seat. Deciding it wasn’t worth the fight she just chose another seat.
“Hey look it’s Dupain-Cheng.” Chloe states bring her full attention to Marinette, who tried to hid in her seat.
“Look she even brought her crap food”
“I’m sure your coven has eaten worst witch” a voice spoke up, completely unfamiliar to Marinette.
“Culpa” Chloé hissed out to the strange boy appeared. He was blond hair, blue eyes, wore black and had a cold stare.
“Wow you know my last name Chloé! I’m truly shock you brain could handle that much information” the boy said. Maybe Chloé realized she would fight him because she said nothing after.
“Thank you” Marinette said as the boy passed handing him a macaroon. He hesitated but took it and quickly said
“Thanks”
As the new boy sat down behind him a new girl showed up as well. Her name was Alya and she immediately sat next to Marinette and started talking about superheroes.
Maybe this year wouldn’t be so bad.
——-
Adrian ran as fast as he could. He just wanted to go to school. He wanted to make friends; he wanted to be normal. Granted he was running from his bodyguard so he couldn’t be that normal. As he finally got to the school gates his bodyguard showed up along with Natalie.
“Please I just want to go to school” he begged them. However his thoughs were cut off by an old man cry for help. Adrian quickly ran over to him, helping him up and giving him his cane back.
However when he turn back around Natalie and his bodyguard had block the entrance to the school, he knew this routine.
“I just want to go to school” he cried as he went into the car.
However somewhere in Paris their was an angry boy, and a super villain that could mess with emotions.
Then came Stoneheart. The monster that Ivan turned into.
Marinette ran home trying her best to keep safe.
‘How could something like this happened on the first day?’
However she then noticed a little black box on the counter of her dresser.
‘Where did that come from?’
When she open it, it gave off a red glow before a creature emerged.
“Hello Marinette I am-“
“Ahhhh giant bug” Marinette screamed running around to try catch the creature. It wasn’t until Marinette put a glass over it that she finally got an explanation.
Apparently the little creature was name Tikki, she was what you called a kawmi and could give you superpowers. However they were on a time limit if you use them.
Marinette moves over to her couch after being overwhelmed by information.
“There must have been some mistake Tikki. I’m normal clumsy Marinette, I’m not a hero” Marinette said to the little creature.
“But you are Marinette, you have a pure heart like any hero should have and you are always looking to do the right thing” Tikki explains, Marinette lowers her head a bit before Tikki flys in her face again.
“I’m sure you will be great” Tikki said with confidence causing Marinette to smile.
If the Kawmi said she could do it then she can do it.
“Alright Tikki spots on!”
Across the sitting was a boy fighting a black kawmi in his room.
“What are you?” Adrian demands at the little thing that cause chaos.
“Look my name Plagg I came with the ring. I give you superpowers. Oh look food!” Plagg said flying out of Adrian hands to try to find something to eat.
“Well if you can give me superpowers what do I say to transform?” Adrian asked, just wanting to be done with this.
“Plagg claws out” the creature responded not thinking.
“Plagg claws out” Adrian said. As he was transformed into a black cat theme superhero.
“This is going to be awesome” he said jumping out his window.
It didn’t take long for him to try out his staff, and his suit. However he soon found a girl in a red suit as well.
“You must be my partner my kawmi told me about” he said with a smile holding out his hand.
“Hello I’m-“ she started before her yo-yo hit him in the head “clumsy so very very clumsy” she said sadly.
“It’s ok clumsy girl, I’m learning the ropes to. I’m chat noir” he said with a smile.
“Ladybug” was her respond.
They were cut off by a roar and scream in the distance. Ivan, they had forgotten all about him. They both made there way over to the stadium where Ivan had followed Kim and Alya was recording in the seats.
Just as Stoneheart reaches for Kim, he was pulled away by a yo-yo causing Stoneheart to roar in angry.
“Run Kim now” Ladybug said, the poor boy didn’t need to be told twice.
Ladybug started to observe Stoneheart noticing that one hand was a permit fist. That must be where the akuma is.
“Chat Noir I need-“
“Don’t worry I got this!” The boy said before yelling.
“Cataclysm!” He yelled causing his powers to activate. Then he, very stupidly, touched the soccer goal causing it to rust.
“See” he said before running to Stoneheart.
“No don’t!” Ladybug yelled out as Chat touched Stoneheart foot, nothing happened of course. Ladybug had to pull the Chat away before yelling at him.
“Didn’t your kawmi tell you? Now you only have five minutes” she explained before turning her attention to Ivan. Chat ears folding before he took off leaving Ladybug alone to fight.
She was finally able to get the object out of his hand and destroyed it. A black butterfly flew out leaving a very confused Ivan in his place. Ladybug comfort Ivan as Alya recorded in the background.
Somewhere in Paris, the little black butterfly began making copies of itself.
“I don’t think I can do this Plagg” Adrian said sadly, thinking about just how much he messed up.
“It will be ok kid, everyone has bad days” Plagg tried to reason, the poor kid just had bad start it will get better.
“No you don’t understand!” The kid yelled as he took off the ring and pushed the box toward Plagg “Go back to whoever sent you. I’m done!”
Plagg was quiet for a minute until he decided to speak.
“Are you sure kid? If you give me up I can’t come back.” He warned.
Adrian just turned his back to the creature.
“Yes Plagg I’m done.”
Somewhere a little black butterfly began to flutter making copy after copy of itself. As each new butterfly went out it selected a scared person and flew to them, leaving a place a Stoneheart monster, frozen in time. Most people went to sleep or at least tried to with the news. As news began spreading so did a superhero’s worry.
“I’m so sorry Tikki. I messed up” Marinette said almost teaching for her earrings. Was she really worth of being a superhero? She just made everything worse didn’t she? People were hurt and now some were trapped as the stone monsters?!! She was a failure.
“Hey hey it’s ok Marinette” Tikki said flying in between Marinette hand and the earring.
“You aren’t my first ladybug that had problems, there nothing to worry about. But you are the first to have a pure creation soul” Tikki encourages but only confused the poor girl.
“What’s a pure creation soul?” Marinette asked holding her hands out for Tikki to land in.
“Many years ago their were only a few soul created to match us Kawmi in powers, we thought they were lost for eternity, but apparently not because I found you!!” Tikki said excitedly flying up to hug Marinette.
“That still doesn’t an-“
“You were made for this Marinette. A soul like your was made to do good and the miraculous will work 3 times as better with you. It may just take some time” Tikki informed with a smile. Marinette just got a blush on her face.
“You don’t have to lie to make me feel better”
“I’m not!” Tikki protested “I know you will be a great Ladybug and a great chosen, your well on your way.” Tikki flew up and gave Marinette a kiss on the head.
“Now go to bed silly. A superhero can’t be sleepy” Tikki orders and flew to Marinette bed, as the blue eye girl laid in bed though ran through her mind again and again.
‘I can do this, I can be ladybug. I can do this, I can be ladybug. I can do this, I can be ladybug!’
——
Fu walked around the streets of Paris, it was close to dusk, and instead of the feeling of hope that comes with heroes there was that sense of fear. Ladybug had not captured the akuma causing it to multiple but now there was nothing they could do until it reappears. The main problem happens to be one in his pocket. Plagg was used to losing kittens sadly, destruction and bad luck made it hard to live pass their times as Chat Noir. However then main problem came from what Plagg had told him about Ladybug soul, maybe he was getting old but he didn’t realized it when he first found her. Maybe it only actives when in contact with a Kawmi but a creation soul was a great thing to have on there side. However that brings up the problem back, Plagg abandonment and lack of Chat Noir. Ladybug can’t run around without a partner, that would be too dangerous even being a creation soul. However he would have to find someone her age that had the same core values and could work well. This will be so much hard work.
Fu then happen to trip over his own to feet, he was getting to old for this.
“Mr! Are you ok?!” A blond boy came running to him, quickly getting on his knees to help him up.
“Thank you, I’m alright” Fu said trying to reassure the boy.
“Are you sure. I can help you if you need it” the boy simple states.
“That’s o-“ Fu tried saying as he walked and tripped again. Only to be caught by this young man.
“Where you heading? I’ll take you there” The boy said turning around, intending for the man to climb on his back.
“Ah such a nice young man” Fu said as he got on the boys back, he was to tired to turn down the piggyback ride.
“No problem. Where is your place?” The boy asked firmly. After giving the boy the address he started walking in the direction. Fu decide to break the silents.
“Thank you so much, young man. What is your name?” He asked.
“Felix Culpa” the blond boy simply replied.
“That sound familiar. Anyway you didn’t have to do this” Fu said as the rounded the corner, his shop just up ahead.
“It’s no problem. Mom always said random acts of kindness make better human being” the boy states as he reached the shop. He quietly lowered himself to let the man off his back.
“I believe she is right” Fu said jumping off. As the boy, Felix stood up Fu grabbed his hand and shook it.
“Thank you so much young man, come by the shop anytime you like” Fu said with a smile.
“It’s no problem. And maybe one day I will” Felix said as he turned around and walked in the other direction, heading home. Unknown to him, inside his pocket was a ring glowing with energy it haven’t felt in a long time.
Fu stood there as the boy walked away, as soon as he was out of sight, his Kawmi flew out of hiding.
“Well that solves one problem” was all he said. Fu just ignored him as he opened the shop door. This boy was a lot like the first chosen but their was something else, a fire in his soul.
Maybe like what he missed with Ladybug.
——
Felix woke up like normal, with his mother calling him that breakfast would be ready in 20 minutes. Why 20 minutes? Because despite being a ‘early bird’ Felix took forever to really wake up from his haft sleep state. Even if it was only 6 and school starts at 9, trust me he need the 3 hours to wake up.
“Felix breakfast in 20” his mother said poking her head into his room. Felix groan an ok, before moving his head; indicating to his mother that she could leave. After some yawning Felix moved to head to the bathroom before something caught his eyes.
There was a black box on his counter, he must not have seen it when he emptied his pockets haft asleep, but it didn’t look familiar. It looked like nothing he own and nothing he would buy much less his mother (and she’s haft Chinese).
Felix curiosity got the better of him because he soon found himself picking up the box and opening it. A green light emerges from the box and soon a small figure is form, taking the form of a floating cat.
“Now don’t freak out” the creature warned to Felix who just stared blank back at it. A minute passed with just the clock clicking between them.
“Why aren’t you freaking out? Most people freak out.” The creature asked him.
“I’ve walked in on my mom and dad. Nothing scares me now a days” Felix simply replies, while that was true (and the nightmares that came with it); he also happen to enjoy the mystery and paranormal section of books when he didn’t read finance and business. This was just something different then normal, nothing to be terrified about.
“Hmmm I like you. My names Plagg” the creature said holding out one of his paws. Felix shook it no problem.
“My names Felix and why are you where?” He asked.
“I’m a Kawmi I’m here to give you powers do you can transform into Chat Noir” Plagg explained, some excitement in his voice.
“Chat Noir? Isn’t there already a-oh” Felix started to asked but stopped when he saw how Plagg face shifted to sad eyes.
“I’m sorry” was all Felix could think to say.
“It’s ok. I’m used to it” Plagg replies.
“You shouldn’t be” Felix answers giving Plagg a smile that was returned.
“Now you said something about being a superhero. Give me all the details, don’t leave out anything” Felix said grabbing the book on his nightstand and a pencil.
Plagg couldn’t help that his smile got bigger. A serious kitten, he hasn’t had one of thoughs for a long time. Maybe just maybe this kitten has a soul like Ladybugs….
Plagg shook his head. He couldn’t be that lucky.
-
Adrian was smart, taking the small set of skill he learned as Chat Noir he was able to sneak out without anyone knowing. He was heading to school, he was heading to freedom.
Giving up that ring was his best decision.
-
Marinette ran to school, worry still clouded her thoughts. She tried to remember Tikki’s words but she still had doubt. She was afraid, she admit it but she was determined to get threw it.
When she finally reach the school she was met by the girl she met yesterday, Alya and the blond haired boy. Thinking back on it she never got his name, she really needed to asked that.
“Check it out! I called it the Ladyblog, made for the hero of Paris Ladybug” Alya said going on and on about her new blog. While Marinette was happy it didn’t help the doubt in her stomach. Finally she stopped walking to ask a question.
“How can you put so much trust into ladybug?” Marinette asked to Alya, but it wasn’t Alya who answered.
“Because she was there when we needed her. She might have messed up but that makes her human. Which makes us trust us her more” The blond boy said, apparently listening in on the girls conversation. Alya just seemed to smile and nod at this before putting a hand on Marinette shoulder.
“Don’t worry girl. I know your scared but she’ll fix it” Alya said to Marinette. She didn’t know how much thoughs words meant to her.
As they headed closer to the classroom, they saw a bunch of students around Ivan. It was pretty clear they were questioning the poor boy, who had no idea what happened.
“Welp it doesn’t surprise me” Chloe voice rang out in the courtyard getting everyone attention.
“Once a monster, always a monster” she said snidely looking at Ivan who got angry.
“Well why don’t you take off that mask you wear and show everyone what a true monster looks like?” The blond boy bit back at Chloe, who went a lovely shade of red before walking away.
“Thanks” Ivan said to the boy.
“Don’t mention it” was his reply.
“Thank you for stand up to Chloe” Marinette said to the boy.
“No problem” he replied with a smile “it’s really fun when you know how to press her buttons”.
Marinette giggles as she holds out a hand.
“I don’t think we been introduced, I’m Marinette”
The boy just smile and took her hand
“Felix”
—
The questions must had gotten too much for Ivan because he soon went into he locker room away from everyone. The look is Chloe’s eyes easy said she counted this as a victory. Marinette went to check on Ivan along with Felix, Alya have Chloe glares and was likely plotting her death.
“Hey Chloe” A voice said, everyone turned to see the son of the famous fashion designer Gabriel Agreste.
“Adrikins” Chloe screamed out before launching herself at him, as other students began talking as well.
Oh if Felix saw this he would be downing pain pills for the upcoming headache.
-
“Hello Ivan” Marinette said as she sat down next to Ivan, Felix siting on the bench across from him.
“I’m sorry about what Chloe said” Marinette said.
“She right” Ivan said angrily causing Felix to laugh, getting both of the others attention.
“Chloe right? Your a monster? Please, Satan goes to Chloe on advice for how to rule hell. Don’t listen to her” Felix states, it seem to help Ivan a little but not a lot.
“I saw how you looked at Mylene. Why don’t you tell her how you feel?” Marinette asked quietly.
“I’m no good with words” Ivan said.
“Who needs words? You could drawing her a picture, write her a poem”
“I recommend flowers” Felix pops in.
“I could write her a song?” Ivan question to Marinette.
“Yeah that would be perfect” Mari replies.
“Go for it” Felix added in as well. Ivan ran off to write his song, making both the kid smile.
However the happiness didn’t last.
Felix, Alya and Marinette walked back to the class together. The happy mood they had made was ruined when Marinette saw a blond guy putting gum on her seat.
“Hey What are you doing?” Marinette yelled out scaring the boy, however she got her answer when Chloe and Sabrina started laughing.
“Oh I get it your Chloe’s friend” Marinette sneered out as she shoved the boy out of the way, to fix the problem.
“I didn’t do that. I-“ The boys word died as he was face to face with Felix. He gulped and smile with a worried look on his face.
“Hey Fe” the boy said.
“Agreste” Felix hissed out before moving to sit behind Marinette, as the blond boy sat down it defeat.
Alya quickly made the discovery of who the blond boy was , Adrian Agreste son of Gabriel Agreste and apparently a brat like Chloe.
Adrian Agreste, Felix cousin and all around a headache with feet. Could this day it get worse?
Felix really need to stop asking that question.
Apparently it could as when Ivan went to confess to Mylene he had done it in a screamo style song, scaring the poor soft spoken girl. And that was just the sadness and anger he need to to be transformed back into Stoneheart.
As the school was trying to evacuate Ivan grab both Mylene and Chloe, taking the both to god knows where.
As Mari went to transform, Alya had decided to follow one of the rogue Stoneheart getting a car thrown at her. She screamed for help just when Ladybug arrived.
“don’t worry-“ Ladybug started before a staff came up and move the car back, freeing Alya.
“Chat Noir oh thank g-“ the words died in Ladybug mouth, this wasn’t Chat Noir or at least not the previous one she saw. His hair was longer for one, his tail was a belt and a chain for two, and he didn’t have the carefree grin last of all.
“Your not Chat Noir” She said softly.
“I am now sadly. He gave it up. I suppose your my partner now then” The new Chat holding out his hand. When he grabbed Ladybug he began jumping from roof to roof, she followed.
“The main butterfly with Ivan” Ladybug states.
“So if we catch his the rest will fall” Chat continues for her.
There was Stoneheart on the Eiffel Tower, Mylene and Chloe in his hands as the police demanded Chloe be put down. Ivan apparent had enough and threw the blond brat, she cried and prayed as the flew.
A certain Chat Noir save her and held her in his arms.
“Ugh put me down you mangy cat” Chloe demeaned; she got what she asked. Chat Noir just dropped her.
“Ow”
“Bigger problems” was all Chat said as he focused his attention on Stoneheart. Ladybug came up as well to stand not to him.
“Draw your weapons” The police chief order.
“No it will only make it worse” Ladybug warned them.
“Let the professional handle this besides you already failed one” the police chief said causing Ladybug to stop.
“And your going to gave a murder charge against ‘oh competent police of the supernatural’, he has someone else in his hand, what if your bullets hit her? Besides I know Ladybug and she can do it” Chat Noir said making the police step back slightly, and Ladybug smile.
Ivan began roaring like he was in pain, a hold thing of black butterflies erupted from him. The began taking the shapes of a face, with a mask on it.
“Hello I am Hawkmoth” the head said “give up your miraculous Ladybug and Chat Noir. You can’t defeat me and I will destroy this city” the head demanded.
Chat Noir just cuffs his hands together over his mouth.
“Go suck a cock!” He yelled in true childish fashion.
Ladybug came up and clapped her hands together.
“Excellent speech Mr Moth. But you forgot one thing! We are heroes we won’t stand a side while evils runs a muck.”
Ladybug then jumped up hand caught the stray black butterflies release them to show they were now white.
“My name Ladybug! And I will do everything in my power to protect Paris!” She yelled out causing the crowd around her to cheer.
“Wow she amazing” Chat Noir said completely unaware that his cousin repeated the exact same words while watching the TV.
As Chat Noir ran to the Eiffel Tower to they began their right with Stoneheart, tryin help Mylene and get the Akumatized object. When the finally did they were able to save them from falling and brought both students down safely.
“Miraculous Ladybug” Ladybug yelled out as everything began being fix by a swarm of Ladybugs.
“Wow this is Miraculous” was all Ladybug could say in awe. Chat Noir picked up the song lyrics Ivan had wrote for Mylene and handed them to here.
“Here I think you should read these” he said handing them off. Mylene eyes read over the poem fast and love and excitement filled her eyes.
“Oh Ivan this is so sweet. Maybe it would have been better without the loud music” Mylene said shyly causing Ivan to blush too.
When everything was fixed Ladybug and Chat Noir Miraculous started beeping, they decide both head back in the direction of the school.
“See ya around Ladybug” Chat said holding out a close fist to her. Ladybug simple response with a fist bump.
“See you around Kitty cat” she said as they both headed off in different directions. School had ended so Ladybug decided to go home. She had done good, she was Ladybug.
The next day everyone was excited about the new heroes. Except for one Adrian Agreste, he had saw Ladybug call out Hawkmoth on TV causing his heart to flutter.
‘What a lucky cat he-‘ he thoughts stopped as he looked back at his hand, the Black cat ring gone.
‘I made a mistake. I need to get that ring back!’ Was his thought.
“Adrian get in the car.” Natalie informed him, as both she and gorilla settle into the car. They pulled up to the school and sadness washed over him. He knew he couldn’t go back there, which is why he ignored his father lecture.
“Which is why I will allow you to go” was what Adrian heard.
“What?”
“Just remember you will have to keep up your modeling and after school activities. But if you can do that you are welcome to learn at College Francisco” was what Gabriel said through the screen.
“Thank you! Thank you father” he said as he quickly ran inside, making a mental check list.
-go to school
-make friends
-help the Ladyblogger
-find out Ladybug identity
-find his ring
-become Chat Noir again
This week couldn’t get better. However when he went in the classroom again he was greeted my Marinette upturn nose and Felix’s glare. He just signed internal.
‘I can fix this’
As the day went on it decided to ran. Adrian decided to make his peace by giving the girl his umbrella, as he left in the car. He didn’t see his cousin when he turned around.
“Hey Marinette” Felix said with a smile, before thunder struck causing Marinette to jumped. Felix let out a laugh causing Marinette to stare at him.
“Why don’t I walk you home? At least in this kind of weather” Felix offer and Marinette nodded as yes. He put his hand on top of hers and they began walking in the direction of her house.
‘Crap I think I like two different people’ Marinette thought screamed in her head.
Unknown to them, there way a figure far away watching them.
“They are perfect for each other” the tiny creature said.
“Yes they are”