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I’m right and I can explain why.
Marinette: Dude have you seen her plans??? And she literally knew that Nino was a sentimonster in that one episode because she saw that he messed up the handshake through a mirror. I could go on about how smart she is because she’s fr my pookie but I have more to say so I won’t.
Adrien: The recklessness, the hot-headedness, the way he doesn’t even think before protecting his friends? That boy is a Gryffindor through and through.
Alya: Her friendship with Marinette is so sweet. She’s always on her side, except for when Lila is involved, but we all know they just do that for the drama so it doesn’t really count lmao.
Nino: Also extremely reckless. And again, would go to any danger to save his friends/ girlfriend.
Gabriel: I don’t think he really fits any of the houses because he has zero good characteristics about him. But I guess he has some of the bad Gryffindor traits, so I put him there lmao.
Nathalie: Literally has come up with every single one of the very few good plans that Gabriel has had. If she were Hawkmoth, she would have had the Mirvaulous by now. Considered putting her in Slytherin, but it’s not really so much that she’s really working hard at something but more that she’ll occasionally help and just so happens to have really good ideas.
Master Fu: Didn’t really know where to put him. But considering Feast, it seems like he approves of the phrase “work smarter not harder” which seems like a Slytherin phrase to me so I put him there.
Nathaniel: He seems really eager for action and bravery. Also very hotheaded.
Marc: idk he just seems smart. Also he’s a writer so Ravenclaw vibes.
Chloe: She’s literally the female version of Draco Malfoy. (I meant to put her in Slytherin, not Gryffindor.)
Alix: Extremely brave.
Felix and Lila: if you think either one of them are anything but Slytherin you’re just wrong, no explanation needed.
Kagami: She’s ready to do a lot to achieve her goals. She’s very ambitious.
Kim: Very reckless
Max: I mean he’s the nerd of the show. Of course he’s Ravenclaw.
I think all of the Hufflepuffs are self explanatory.
Manon: She just gives me vibes idk
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Cat’s Definitive Ranking of Every ML Episode as of 4/22/21
Are you guys ready for this? I did the thing. You’re all welcome. Don’t ever ask me for anything again. You can watch me get progressively more unhinged in real time. 
Now, just to preface this, I did not give this too much thought. Most of these are just my gut feelings. I went through every episode and just made some snap judgments based off the lasting impressions I’ve been left with. These are my opinions. If you don’t like them, tough. And also I don’t care. Go spend 4 hours making your own damn ranking. And shut the hell up. Anyway, this is probably the longest post I’ve ever made, so I’m gonna put it all under a read more. Click on it if you have an hour to read it. Okay, here we go!
1.     Origins II- Good starting point for our heroes. Good establishment of canon ships and character dynamics. Umbrella scene literally stole my wallet. Cannot emphasis enough that I am whipped for the umbrella scene. I wrote a whole ass AU just to say how whipped I am for the umbrella scene. In the Rain will play at my wedding. Jk. Weddings are for suckers. But dammit if I don’t want these kids to get married. 10/10
2.     Origins I- Good introduction to lore. Good introduction to characters. Good establishment of status quoyo. Just good. 10/10
3.     Simon Says- Listen, I am nothing if not a shipper at heart. This episode just sparks joy. And the whole series almost ended when Gabriel almost jumped off the roof. I was really rooting for this one. This was the episode where I saw Ladrien and went yes, ma’am, I’ll have one of those. 10/10
4.     Evillustrator- Are you all surprised? Cat, the MC-skeptic ranked the pivotal MC episode so highly? Well, let me tell you all a thing, I started this fandom out a MC shipper because of this episode. Their first interaction is gold. I don’t deny that. I enjoy it. This is the MC dynamic I fell in love with. Yall toxic shippers ruined MC for me when you opened your mouths and spat in the face of Ladrien and baselessly declared MC the sin-ship. We all know it’s Ladrien. Stop kidding yourselves. Boy in leather catsuit? Please. Basic ass vanilla bitches. I’m getting off-topic. Solid episode 10/10. We love to see it.
5.     Stormy Weather- Baby’s first Miraculous episode. It holds a special place in my heart. It’s a solid episode. Good establishment of what the show is. Fun villain. Good times. Fond memories. 10/10
6.     Riposte- Listen, I know I’m an Adrinette stan, but hear me out: Ladrien. It’s just so good. And Kagami was compelling in this episode. It was just really solid. It’s my favorite s2 episode. If you ask me if I want to rewatch Riposte, the answer is always yes. 10/10. We stan.
7.     Gorizilla- Okay, so this episode has some solid Adrinette in it, but the real reason it ranks so high is that fucking Ladrien trust fall. I stare at that scene for hours, you guys. HOURS. It is absolutely just *chefs kiss*. Sometimes when I need a pick-me-up, I just go watch gifs of that catch on loop. 10/10. Beautiful. Radiant. Carefree.
8.     Gang of Secrets- I have been keeping most of my opinions to myself about s4 (mostly because I’ve backed way the hell out of this fandom), but GoS was pretty solid. Gotta say, it’s the first episode in a long time with this show that made me actually excited to see what happens next. Most other episodes I was like, okay, that was cute. The show is still meh overall. But GoS really got me like oh shit, is ML good again? 10/10 for making me feel things again.
9.     Oblivio- Told you guys this one was probably rated higher than I thought. Oblivio is just really fun. There is good Adrinette. That “No wonder I fell in love with you” paired with the softest of Adrien smiles just sends me. And the kisses. The unquestionable trust. These two kids literally woke up together alone in an elevator with no memories and said welp, you’re my boyfriend/girlfriend obviously, I don’t make the rules. Honestly, how anyone could argue that these two dorks aren’t made for each other after that episode is beyond me. 9/10
10.  Backwarder- Okay, I know I am weird and alone for this one, but I really liked this episode. It got a lot of shit for the constipation capsule thing at the end, but like who cares? We finally got some more backstory on Fu. He got a love-interest who is dope as hell. This episode is my favorite lucky charm use ever. Like that queen DID that. I like Backwarder, guys! Fuck off. 9/10.
11.  Kwamibuster- We all know I am a Marinette-stan by this point, but our girl was SHINING this episode. This bitch said gimme all them and let me go whoop this bitch’s ass, and she DID. Hawkmoth could never. Multimouse is a gift, and Marinette is a boss ass queen.  9/10
12.  Chat Blanc- Listen, this episode was very good. I enjoy the idea of my children being happy in another timeline somewhere very much. We got all 4 sides of the square in an episode. It’s just really solid. I know this is the fandom’s favorite, and everyone is gonna shit their pants because it didn’t make my top 10, but this is my list. So, I put it at number 12. It’s good. I like it. It just didn’t steal my wallet like other episodes did. Put the pitchforks down. It’s gonna be okay, you can still love it more than me. 8/10
13.  New York Special- I know everyone felt some type of way about this special, but I wasn’t mad at it. My perception of it might be clouded because I watched it in Disney World where I was chilling and having a great time, but like this special really did somethings for me. The Adrinette was top tier. Tippy top tier. Even though they hurt us in the end, I am okay with it because it just means the children will grow and come out stronger. I don’t care if it’s not technically canon. Ask me if I give a fuck. I don’t. I had fun here. 8/10. Solid.
14.  The Collector- This one might shock a lot of you, but let me paint you a scene. It’s the first episode of s2. We have just come off a 2 year hiatus. The fandom is thriving. We’re hungry for canon content. We have hopes and dreams and expectations. Everyone is going wild with theories. This episode confirmed something that was long since obvious (in my opinion) and ended the stupid arguments people had been having. It made Gabriel actually seem semi-competent. We got our first taste of how Chat/Adrien will react to his dad being Hawkmoth. We got a peek at their life. Adrien’s isolation and sadness. They were so close to figuring it out. The battle was epic. Like Collector really had them on the ropes there for a second. It’s a solid episode, yall. I’m not wrong. Hate me all you want, but this episode brought it. 8/10
15.  Despair Bear- Is this episode up this high because of the Adrinette slow dance scene? YOU BET YOUR ASS IT IS. Okay, but fr though, shipping aside, this episode gave us hope that Chloe was actually gonna redeem herself. I mean, she didn’t but, we didn’t know that at the time. Seeing her run around trying to be nice was fun. And then she actually did something good, and we had a moment of okay, she’s capable. We’ll get there. We didn’t. But what a ride this episode was for making us think she would. 8/10
16.  Startrain- Cat, you’re just ranking all the Adrinette episodes highest. And? What of it? Are you surprised? You clicked a blog that has simping for Adrinette in the description, and you’re surprised all my favorite episodes have Adrinette? I’m not wrong, you’re just an idiot. The Adrinette nap cuddles aside though, this was a pretty good episode. If you don’t think too hard about the whole space thing, we got a look at Max’s life, his mom is a driven, smart lady doing her best. Adrien rebels against papa for once. Alya stops a Lila scheme. Chloe gets to play the hero. Alya and Nino actually investigate like the heroes they are. Gabriel gets to realize what a dumbass bitch he is. I mean. Guys. Startrain is solid. 7.5/10
17.  Sapotis- This one shot up in rank for me after GoS, but tbh it’s always been a solid episode. Alyanette sleepover? Check. Alya becoming a superhero? Check. It’s a fun episode. And looking back, it’s nicely called back to later in GoS. We love it. 7.5/10
18.  Sandboy- Idk why I enjoy this episode as much as I do, but I do. Sandboy is a cute bean. I love his aesthetic. We also get hilarious looks at everyone’s nightmares. “Plagg, who turned you into a sock?” cracks me up cause like Adrien, bby, no XD And Chat Noir’s nightmare. I think it would have been interesting though if since Sandboy dusted the Agreste mansion, if we got a peek at Hawkmoth’s nightmares. It would have been a nice hint of plot to go along with Master Fu’s nightmare. Also Plagg giving the akuma the slip like the clever boy we know he is deep down? 7.5/10
19.  Furious Fu- If you guys haven’t realized by now that I love Fu, idk what you’re doing. Pay attention. I know that some people don’t like him, but I’m just gonna say it, you’re wrong. Fu took care of the Miracle Box for over 100 years, and this episode kind of gives some insight to what the Order was like. Very strict. Lots of rules. And ya know what, Fu said fuck the police, I’m gonna befriend these little magical demigods, and fuck off! Like what an absolute legend. I was really happy to see him living his best life, and that he and Marianne got married because it’s what he deserves. We love to see it. 7.5/10
20.  Gamer- People like to shit on Marinette in this episode, but like honestly, if I were in her shoes, I’d have probably done the same thing if I had the skill. Ain’t nothing wrong with a girl trying to spend time with the boy she likes. And Tom and Sabine being absolute shipping trash. I love them. And the awkward Adrinette. The introduction of the lucky charm that Adrien STILL carries. Wholesome. This was a good episode for their friendship, and we love to see it. 7.5/10
21.  Christmaster- Okay, I know a lot of people hated this episode when it aired, but I thought it was really funny? Everyone skidding around in the ice rink was hilarious. If you don’t take this episode seriously, it’s really fun. Chris is pretty cute, and damn right Ladybug is the best kid in the world. Idk. This episode is fun. I’m not mad at it. Sue me. 7.5/10
22.  Weredad- What? Another MC-heavy episode in Cat’s top 30? Listen, I don’t hate canon MC. The fans just annoy me. This episode was funny. The secondhand embarrassment and cringe was real. Plagg taunting Adrien because he knows the secret was great. Marinette being a self-saving queen was great. It’s a good episode. I like MC, you guys. I do. I swear! 7.5/10
23.  Miraculer- This episode was interesting to me, and I think it’s still a good development episode. For one, Sabrina finally got her own akuma episode named after her. Secondly, because it’s a big step for Chloe, just not in the way we expected. It totally makes sense that Chloe can’t have her Miraculous back because literally everyone knows her identity. Can’t argue that logic. And she is the first person to ever refuse to become akumatized, so like mad respect. I know a lot of people had high hopes for redeemed Chloe (myself included), but I think watching a character fall from revering someone to hating them is also an interesting path. The friends to enemies arc as it were. Idk. I liked this episode. It was an opportunity for Chloe to grow, even if she didn’t in the end, but we’ll talk about that later. 7.5/10
24.  Lady Wifi- I like Alya. I feel like I don’t say that much, and people make some assumptions because of MDCSP, but MDCSP is just a concept I wanted to explore. It doesn’t really reflect how I feel about any one character. Except maybe Lila. And Gabe. But every other spite fic I’ve written branching from Chameleon, the class has been fine. Alya has been fine. So, let it be known that I like Alya. Lady Wifi was a fun episode. Putting aside the fact that she thought Chloe was Ladybug for no reason, I like her akuma. I like the interactions we get with LadyNoir in this episode. After GoS, this episode gets a bit funnier. It’s solid. 7/10
25.  Dark Cupid- I don’t have much to say about this one. LadyNoir. That’s it. That’s the tweet. Send it. 7/10
26.  Volpina- So many things about this episode. It introduced a new antagonist who we didn’t exactly 100% know was going to be an antagonist at the time. This episode sparked a lot of fun fan theories for a while. Who was Lila? How was she going to shake things up? Not to mention this episode gave us a taste of plot and lore, and set up Marinette meeting Master Fu officially. Lots of intrigue sparked from this episode. And that LadyNoir door scene? OOOOOO 7/10
27.  Hearthunter- One word: Adrigaminette. This episode was so cute for them! I loved seeing them all goofing and running around together. Adrien and Kagami being absolutely in love with Marinette when her hair is down. They both love her, I don’t make the rules. Not to mention, Marinette takes a big step by letting her friends be happy without her. Kagami not wanting to hurt Marinette. The drama!! Gabriel being a messy ass bitch to his friends. It loses points for the abomination of an akuma, but overall, I wasn’t too mad at it. Yet. 7/10
28.  Glaciator- More MC in Cat’s top 30? It’s more likely than you think. Listen. Listen… Listen. MC is fine. This episode was the closest thing to fanfiction that we got. The balcony scene was really sweet. I was drinking the irony. We got introduced to Andre the icecream fraud. Andre the please just give me the flavor I asked for man. I could have done without Chat pouting, but the LadyNoir in the end was pretty good. I wish they’d done more with Ladybug’s feelings for Chat. Had her question herself a bit more after this one, but overall, it’s cute. 7/10
29.  Zombizou- A lot of people started hating Mlle. Bustier after this episode, and like I can kind of see it, if I squint, but I did not draw that same conclusion from this episode. Mlle. Bustier just wants good things for all of her students. They’re 14 ffs, she just wants to be a good influence on all of her students and wants them all to be successful. But go off, I guess? Plus, this episode was basically just a spoof on zombie apocalypse movies. We got so many things. Julerose, Myvan, DJWifi. Chloe actually showing some depth and emotion. LadyNoir. We won this episode, babes. Sorry you didn’t get the memo. 7/10
30.  Timetagger- Okay. This is the last episode in the ones that I’d venture to call “good.” Number 30. I enjoyed Timetagger. I know people have feelings about timey-wimey bullshit, and like I’m not gonna lie and say I’m thrilled with it either (I mean, I changed the rabbit’s power in MDCSP) but that being said, Timetagger was so sassy. Bunnix was cool as hell. We get to see that LB and CN are still doing the thing in the future. So many questions sparked from this episode. It was fun. Idk. I liked it. That’s all I got. 7/10
31.  Malediktator- Okay, from this point on, less comments because this is the section that are more or less just meh to me. Like they’re fine. This episode was fine. Chloe was fine. Chat playing with the laser was cute. 6.5/10
32.  Mayura- Adrien’s speech at the end. Nuff said 6.5/10
33.  Ikari Gozen- Ryuko/Ryuuko. Gals being pals. 6.5/10
34.  Reflekdoll- I talked about this earlier, but I don’t hate this episode. It’s not as bad as people make it out to be. Sue me. 6.5/10
35.  Anansi- Nino is the goodest boy. Also I need more of the gang taking Adrien on adventures via Facetime. Stat. 6.5/10
36.  Shanghai- This one is new, and tbh I still haven’t watched it with subs, but I had a good time. Fei was cute. The boy squad was cute. Adrien bonding with Great Uncle Cheng was cute. Hawkmoth getting literally dunked on was *chefs kiss* 6.5/10
37.  Gigantitan- I love overly supportive, ride-or-die girl squad. 6.5/10
38.  Party Crasher- Idk why this episode was funny to me. Kim is the purest bean. We don’t deserve him. 6.5/10
39.  Desperada- This episode was an emotional roller coaster, and even though we all collectively hate Aspik’s stupid egghead, we love the Ladrien this episode provided us. 6/10
40.  Oni-chan- Listen, I loved seeing Lila get a tiny bit of karma even if she made it up in the end. I loved Chat going off on her. I loved seeing her get outsmarted in the end. 6/10
41.  Frightningale- My good lesbian Clara Nightingale. We stan. 6/10
42.  Style Queen- I like Audrey in a “she’s the worst person I’ve ever met, I want to travel the world with her” kind of way. She’s funny to me. Idk. I love her firing everyone. She’s the one I love to hate. She’s the worst, but we love her for it. Plus this episode gave us Plagg’s adorable little Cataclysm that destroyed half the city. 6/10
43.  Gamer 2.0- Chat confidently strutting in heels made this episode worth it. And we get to see the beginning of Marinette being overwhelmed. Plus it was the return of gamer!nette. 6/10
44.  Troublemaker- I don’t hate this episode as much as the next person either. It was fine. Jagged is a manchild, but we love him for it. He’s a Marinette stan which like mood. The Adrinette at the end was cute. I wasn’t mad at it. Idk. It’s fine. 6/10
45.  Reflekta- Where are all my Juleka stans at? I loved the LadyNoir banter in this ep. V. cute. 6/10
46.  Dark Owl- This episode was fun. And it really shows their level of trust. Plus Plagg and Tikki interacted. 6/10
47.  Timebreaker- Have I ever mentioned that I like Alix? I like Alix. 6/10
48.  Silencer- I don’t hate this episode as much as you’d expect me to, and that is 100% because of the LadyNoir. 5.5/10
49.  Prime Queen- Chat purrs. 5.5/10
50.  Syren- I think the fish power-up is adorable. Ondine is a gem. Kim is a pure bean, but we been knew. 5.5/10
51.  Befana- I like Gina, but this episode fell flat for me. Almost as flat as the animation. 5.5/10
52.  Reverser- Another episode that everyone hates that I am actually fine with. This episode made me like Nathaniel more. Probably because I was previously indifferent toward him. Marc is cute too. 5.5/10
53.  Mr. Pigeon- Marinette is one clever girl. And the Adrinette hand-touch. 5.5/10
54.  Felix- Felix is a gremlin of chaos. A true chaotic neutral. He gives his uncle the finger, and I think that’s beautiful. 5.5/10
55.  Truth- Bet you expected this episode to be higher. While I did enjoy watching toxic people’s world crumble, this episode still gets a meh from me dog. 5/10
56.  Lies- The Adrigami was cute, and I respect Kagami as a character. The akuma could have been better tho. 5/10
57.  Princess Fragrance- Not much to say here. 5/10
58.  Copycat- 5/10
59.  Bubbler- 5/10
60.  Mime- 5/10
61.  Animan- 5/10
62.  Robostus- 5/10
63.  Ladybug- This episode ranks this low purely because I don’t care about GabeNath, and I hate that Lila won something in the end. But Adrien saying I won’t hesitate, bitch! At the end was nice to see. 5/10
64.  Catalyst- I know I ranked Mayura way higher, but Catalyst fell flat for me. Like it was fine. Wasn’t as into it though. 4.5/10
65.  Puppeteer- One of my favorite lucky charm uses. 4.5/10
66.  Pixelator- My favorite Cataclysm. 4.5/10
67.  Horrificator- That almost-Adrinette kiss tho 4.5/10
68.  Pharaoh- 4.5/10
69.  Kung Food- 4.5/10
70.  Rogercop- 4/10
71.  Guitar Villain- 4/10
72.  Dark Blade- 4/10
73.  Bakerix- 4/10
74.  Antibug- And now onto the bottom 10. To start us off, I will just say: UGH, this episode annoyed me. First of all, Sabrina didn’t even get her own episode. Chloe was a piece of shit. Idk why they made Ladybug the one in the wrong when Chloe was being obnoxious. Ugh. 3/10
75.  Captain Hardrock- I’m gonna be honest. My apathy for this episode has grown into loathing. Toxic stans are 100% to blame. Birthday ruining, bitches. This is the reason I threw a breakup bash after Truth. Yall deserved it. 3/10
76.  Christmas Special- I didn’t hate this episode as much as everyone, but it still wasn’t great. 2.5/10
77.  Stormy Weather 2.0- This episode was really dumb. It didn’t need to exist. 2.0/10
78.  Queen Wasp- Why did we give Chloe a Miraculous after this episode? 2/10
79.  Animaestro- Did we really need a self-insert? Did we really? 2/10
80.  Puppeteer 2.0- Listen, this episode would have made more sense in s1 or at the very latest early s2. Adrien gave a whole ass speech on how great Marinette is, then he turns around and is like idk if she likes me… Clean it up. 2/10
81.  Miracle Queen- I could talk at length about how much I hate the ending of this episode and what they did with Chloe and Master Fu, but we’re just going to remain calm and give it a solid 1.5/10
82.  Frozer- This episode made no goddamn sense. I call bullshit on so many things. Just ugh. 1/10
83.  Chameleon- Surprisingly, even though this episode sparked many, many spite fics out of me, it’s not my least favorite because at least Ladybug semi-redeemed this episode. Still really dumb and ooc tho. 1/10
84.  Feast- Okay, okay, okay, here we are. Bottom of the barrel. Cat’s most hated episode, and you wanna know why? You want to know why this episode fills me with the rage? Because we spent two fucking seasons building up all this mystery and lore and intrigue surrounding Fu’s big mistake, and they dropped the fucking ball! They did my mans so dirty! They could have really deepened his character, deepened the Order, deepened anything other than whatever fucking affair Gabriel and Nathalie have going on, but NO. They made it some stupid, bland-ass thing that got resolved magically in the end, then just ignored it for the rest of the season. I will never not be salty about how they did my boy Fu in this show. I’m happy he found his peace, but fuck if I’m not livid about how they did it. Whatever. Chat being done with Ladybug’s shit when they’re about to get eaten was funny I guess. .5/10
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Instincts Sucks Chapter Nine Sneak Peek: New Pack Members
Marinette jumped when the large crowd of reporters started shouting questions and camera’s snapping off as Adrien ran up to his girlfriend and dragged her back inside with Natalie following close behind trying to shield off as much from the cameras she could.  Slamming the door shut behind them, Adrien moved Marinette away from the windows, feeling the need to shield her from the chaos that was no doubt occurring outside now.  He held her close.  This wasn’t starting off well and he knew this was going to blow up further before the issue could get resolved.
He felt Marinette’s fingers curl in his shirt, clinging to him as he tightened his hold around her.
“Adrien,” he heard Marinette whisper, “what’s going on?”
Adrien leaned his head down, his nose falling into her damp hair, smelling the tropical scent.  The simple closeness and smells of her shampoo brought some of the anxiety nagging in the back of his head to relax.  He’ll figure out how to erase the nonsense of the media and show them the amazing person that is Marinette.
“Someone spilled to the media that you and I are mates and,” he paused.  The idea of telling her what people were saying about her brought hesitation, but he knew she needed to be aware of the situation. Plus he hated keeping anything from Marinette.  “People are thinking wrongly of you.  Speculations thinking you’re some gold digger, the whole fame, and fortune deal.  They’ve even been told I’ve been with you the entire week and beginning the think you’re pregnant.”
His thoughts are cut off when he hears Marinette giggling.  He looks down at her to see her head hiding in his chest trying to hide her laughing until she looked up to find Adrien staring back at her.  He was stunned to find her smiling.
“What is it with people lately always asking and wondering if I’m pregnant,” Marinette chuckled out.
Of course, leave it to Marinette to find a way to lighten the mood.
“I would have expected a different answer from you to honest.”
“If we’re being honest about the situation, Adrien, I’ve been expecting this to happen the day we’d become a couple.  No matter how much we try there will always be some people who’d start rumors and claim me a gold digger.  It was inevitable.”
“That’s the frustrating part, Mari.  There’s no reason for you to be a gold digger when your family has money.  Your family has a famous and popular bakery, your family in China is just as famous with your Uncle being a well-known Chef, and grandparents having their own franchise.  And don’t get me started on your father’s side.”
“But Paris doesn’t need to know about my entire family success on both sides. And I could care less that they do.  They don’t need to know how successful and wealthy my family has to be to show how worthy I am for you.  It’ll be okay, minou, we’ll figure this out, together.”
Adrien took a breath and exhaled.  He looked at her and smiled.  His lady was always brave and courageous and even in this ridiculous misfortune of rumors she still looked to the bright side of things.
“You’re such a strong woman, my lady.  However, it still upsets me hearing all the things being assumed about you.  I’m just worried about someone ruining you and your chances for your future.  Pere and Mama always warned me that there are people out there who would ruin any form of competition and I have an inkling of a feeling that someone is indeed attempting to do so.”
Marinette pats her hand against his chest above the area of his heart, “My handsome, protective kitten.  You’re such a knight it never ceases to amaze me.”
“Hey. A knight will always be protective of his lady,” Adrien stood proud, arms crossed over his chest.
Marinette playfully smacks him, “Dork. Back to what we were discussing.  Since you’re worried, surely you have a friend from industry experience as a model that’s gone through a similar situation. Not a model per se, but someone you know personally that’s gone through rumor scandals and whatnot.  They could have answers you’re seeking.  Maybe Chloe?”
Adrien shakes his head, “No, Chloe hasn’t gone through something like this.  Even when she was snobby back when we were fourteen she’s never had anything like this or any form of rumors go after her or her family.  And ever since she and Nathaneal had been dating it became more of a romantic love story than that typical money standings.”
His arms crossed, his left index finger tapping against his right arm when a person came to mind.  A smile stretched across his face, someone he knew well and was one of his closest friends from his extracurricular activities.
“I actually know someone that might be of help.” He looked down at his girlfriend and reached for her hand.  “Let’s head to my room.  We’ll give her a call and see if she can help us figure this out.”
“Who is she?” Marinette asked as she followed Adrien up to his bedroom.
Reaching his bedroom, Adrien closes the door and lead Marinette to his couch.  While he scanned through his contact list, he responded back, returning Marinette’s question.
“I’m not sure you’d know her personally but I’m positive you and others know of her from her successes in sporting competitions.  Her name’s Kagami Tsurugi.”
“The Kagami Tsurugi? One of the best fencing proteges out there?  You’re friends with her?”
Marinette couldn’t believe her boyfriend knew one of the top fencing competitors in the young adult divisions.  She knew Adrien was an incredible fencer himself but she’s seen Kagami fence on television and world competitions and even she couldn’t deny that Kagami is definitely one of the best.  There’s was a few times she remembered Adrien talking about a Kagami in his fencing academy being one of his strongest competitors.  She just never thought they actually became friends.
“Yep.  We got to talking with each other back when we were fifteen.  She didn’t have a lot of friends and we just clicked the more we began talking.  It’s been a bit over a year since I’ve spoken with her since she’s been traveling for titles in sporting events, but I recall a moment back when we were sixteen that she told me about.  Kagami told me that she found her destined which both surprised us.”
“She met her destined at sixteen?  How’s that possible?  No one knows until at the age of eighteen.”
“Exactly, but I guess it was her destined that found her by accident during a walk around the city. Kagami was unsure but she took a chance and got to know the guy.  I remember he said that he’s two years older and that he was calm and down to earth, her words.  She said they’re complete opposites and that she wouldn’t trade it for anything.  Said that he offers an out from all the expectations from the world with her career.”
“Have you ever met him?”
Adrien shakes his head, “no, she never got the chance to tell me.  Or she just didn’t want to share at the time.  But there was a moment two years ago I recall where people believed that her destined was a gold digger cause they weren’t of the same status.  Kagami would call me at times in frustration and to vent.  I can’t remember if they ever released the name of her destined but there is a chance that the Tsurugi’s paid or possibly threaten the media to not release his name.  Eventually, things got settled though Kagami wanted to chop the media for disrespecting her man as she would say.”
Both young adults broke in laughter at the image of Kagami chasing away the media with a dueling sword of some kind.  That would have been an image they would save and hang up and maybe get her to sign.
“Alright, let’s see if we can get ahold of her.”
Clicking Kagami’s contact, Adrien clicked the green call button and placed the phone on speaker.  A few rings went through when they heard a click indicating the call being answered.
“This is Kagami Tsurugi, her temporary secretary answering. How can I help you?”  The sound of a calm, collected young man’s voice was not what Adrien and Marinette were expecting to hear on the other line.  In the silence, the two teens heard notes of music being played amongst their confusion.
“Uh, hi.  I’m looking to speak with Kagami, is she there?”  Adrien wasn’t sure how to respond to this.  He wasn’t expecting someone else to answer her cell phone.
“Depends.  Who’s calling and what is the purpose of your call?” The young man asked.
Adrien was slowly becoming frustrated with this man.  “I’m not sure I feel obligated to tell you since I don’t know who you are?  So why don’t you just get Kagami for me, alright?”
The sound of strumming halted and the sound of an object was being set aside.  What Adrien and Marinette weren’t expecting for was the young man on the other line to respond back with a hardened tone.
“Listen here.  I don’t know who you are but I am not letting someone who refuses to offer their name and purpose speak with my girl.  I don’t take chances when it involves my Gami, so either you give me your purpose or I’m hanging up.”
So Kagami’s boyfriend was who Adrien and Marinette were speaking with.  Marinette gave the young man credit for being protective of his mate and thinking about Kagami’s status, she couldn’t blame the young man for being cautious.  
Marinette was about to break in and speak when she and Adrien heard the sound of a door through the phone open and close and who they expected to be Kagami once they heard her voice speak out.
“Babe, what are you doing?”
“Hello, my dragon. You have a fanboy on the line who refuses to tell me why he wants to speak to you.”
‘A FANBOY? I’m not a fanboy!’
“He’s lying Kagami!  I’m not a random fanboy.  I’m just calling in hopes to talk to you and seek for some help.”
Kagami’s response came back instantly with surprise.
“Adrien?!”
They heard his name repeated by Kagami’s boyfriend, only for her boyfriend to repeat with his full name.
“Adrien Agreste?”  The young man asked.
“Yea? Wait, how do you-”
“No way! Adrien, it’s Luka.”  Adrien could hear the smile from Luka through the phone.  Before he could respond in shock to hear one of his other friends, one he considered a brother, Marinette jumped in full of shock herself.
“Luka?!”
“Mari?!  Is that you? Oh, my gods, it’s been so long.  How are you guys doing?”
“Wait, you’re Kagami’s boyfriend?” Marinette asked in surprise.
“Fiance actually.”
“You're engaged?!” The couple shouted in shock.
“Damn it, Luka! It was supposed to be a surprise!” Kagami shouted in the background.
A/N: Just in case if anyone asks and wonders why Luka didn’t know it was Adrien, it was because Kagami doesn’t have Adrien Agreste as his contact name.  It starts with an R and ends with an L. ;3 Let’s see if you guys can figure that out. Should be easy lol. The full chapter should hopefully be available at the end of the month.
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