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The final chapter of my lukanette fic, You Shouldn’t Bear It All is finally finished. This final chapter is dedicated to @edendaphne for her birthday. Happy Birthday Eden!

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It had been three days since the incident with the construction based akuma...and the scare with Marinette. Three days to let his mind process everything that happened.

Unfortunately, those three days of letting all the events sink in didn’t ease any of the pain. Sure, he looked calmer, but internally, he was still buzzing from everything. The weight of assumptions flowing through his head that Marinette deals with revolving around as guardian, all the responsibilities on top of the responsibilities as a civilian.

A few tears slid down his cheeks as memories of seeing her unconscious in the water and on the boat began to plague him again. He’s already spent the last few days dealing with nightmares, nowhere near to the ones he’s dealt with being Viperion. What nightmare wouldn’t be worse when you knew the person behind the mask?

There was no way he could begin to imagine the amount of stress Marinette probably dealt with...alone. He felt like he failed her, failed to see the signs that might have given him a glimpse into her hidden life that held the struggles.

They needed to talk, but he wanted to give Marinette the control and waited for her to call or text when she was ready. There was nothing more important to him than to help her release everything that she’s kept bottled up and closed off to her group of supporters. Why would she hide this from those who could help her?

His chest ached as he heaved a sigh, turning his gaze towards the porthole and looking over the small view of the Seine. The waters calm and silent, the houseboat slightly swaying as if the river was trying to lullaby him from his own stress.

He was thankful for having his own private quarters. The last thing he wanted was to be questioned by Juleka. It didn’t go unnoticed by him that she and their mother have been keeping a close eye on him since the akuma attack. Which was understandable, all Couffaines looked out for each other, but, right now, this wasn’t something that his sister and mother could fully help with.

Bing.

Hearing his phone, Luka reached beside him where it was laying and picked the device up. Clicking the home button and lighting the screen, he saw a text message from Marinette. Entering his passcode, he read her message.

Marinette: Thank you for being patient and waiting. I’m ready to talk. Can you come over?

Luka smiled, some of the anxiety easing from his body now that the chance to finally talk and figure a way to help his overworked girlfriend was available.

Luka: Of course. I’m leaving now. Front or side door?

Marinette: Side door.

Luka: K, see ya soon. Love you, Melody.

Pushing himself off his bed, he pocketed his phone into the back of his charcoal smoke grey jean pocket. Grabbing a thin navy long-sleeved hoodie shirt, he threw it over his black tank top and rolled up the sleeves to his elbows. Heading to his desk, he picked up his keys and wallet, and exited his bedroom and passed through the living space; ignoring the silent gaze from his family.

Up above the desk, Luka passed the boardwalk and onto the dock and straight to the motorcycle chained on the metal pole. Unlocking the chains, he rolled the bike to the street, hopped into the seat, and put his helmet on before igniting life into the engine. Revving the motor a few times, he spun the bike into gear and rode off towards the bakery.

Riding passed buildings and down the maze of roads, he couldn’t wait to reach the bakery and pull Marinette in his arms. It sucked having the boat docked further away, but the ride towards Marinette’s home gave him time to prepare himself for the long-awaited talk.

When Luka finally arrived at the bakery, he pulled his motorcycle up to the back of the bakery in the alleyway, locking it up. Removing his helmet, he sent a text message to Marinette to inform her of his arrival and walked back towards the side entrance of the Dupain-Cheng home. A few seconds later he heard the door jiggle and sound of the lock clicking before opening up and being greeted by Marinette.

“Hey, babe,” greeted Marinette.

“Hey, bug.”

She gave him a small knowing smile and opened the door wider to allow Luka in and moved away to walk up the stairs. Closing the door behind him, Luka locked the door and followed Marinette up the stairs to the main area of the Dupain-Cheng home. Once they entered the living space, Marinette continued her way towards the stairs that led to her bedroom; Luka closed the front door and looked around the home. It was quiet, no sight of Sabine and Tom anywhere.

“Where are your parents?” he asked as he followed Marinette to the stairs leading to her room.

“They’re catering a large banquet down in another city. Just me for another day, so we won’t have to worry about anyone interrupting us” she responded.

The moment they entered her bedroom, Marinette walked to the middle of her room and stopped, hunched slightly as her back faced him. He watched her quietly and noted her movement when one of her hands gripped her opposite arm in nervousness. It was a common gesture he’d seen plenty of times and one that typically led to her apologizing or thinking the worst.

“Luka,” she breathed, “I’m so sor-” she spun to look at him but was cut off when she felt arms wrap around her and her head leaning against Luka’s chest.

He heard her gasp below him, most likely not expecting to have him embrace her. There was no way in hell he was gonna have her apologize for something that she could not control. One could only control their own fate for so long before fate itself regained control and led one down a path most necessary. And right now, fate brought them to this moment and he wasn’t going to let Marinette waste it with apologizing. So, he embraced her tighter and felt relieved to feel her own arms wrap around him in return.

Luka rested his face against her raven locks and silently breathed in her scent to help ground him and cherish the feeling of having his girlfriend in his arms after everything they all went through.

“I love you so much,” he breathed against her. “I wish you would have told someone or me about all these responsibilities.”

“No one is supposed to know.”

“Says who, Melody?”

She was silent, but then he heard her whisper, “Fu.”

Who the hell was Fu? A mentor?

Luka led Marinette to her chaise as they sat down and he looked straight at her and asked, “Who’s Fu, love?”

She looked down, staring at her hands and fiddling with her fingers before closing her eyes, “He was the guardian before me.”

He listened as Marinette explained everything from when she first met Master Fu, to the time she’d go to his place to learn and train in the role of guardianship, to the day Master Fu passed on the role to Marinette.

Luka stood and paced along Marinette’s room, silently seething after hearing everything she told him. Crossing his arms, he sighed deeply and closed his eyes.

“No matter what happened to Fu, I despise him for what he burdened you with.”

“Luka...he had no choice.”

He looked at her with hurt and pain, but not for himself, but for her and everyone that took a role as a hero.

“What gave him the right to deem you and all of us that weld a miraculous with these responsibilities?”

“I’m the one who chose all of you. Well, mostly everyone.”

“Yet, he’s the one who put you in the situation.”

Silence filled between them.

There were not many things that pushed Luka past his calm exterior and mellowed mind, but even he had his limits. Those limits beached by simply knowing that an adult passed on a role to a child. Life these days was already a struggle with them handling school, jobs, and building a future. What kind of future could you build when you have to revolve your life around a box full of magical jewels that could take things that could only ever be believed from fantasy and comics?

Shaking his head, he just felt pain knowing his girlfriend has been revolving her life around a burden of a role thrust upon her when she should be focusing on building a future of her own without worrying about being the guardian.

Looking back at Marinette, he took in her appearance for the first time. The shadows under her eyes could not go unnoticed no matter the attempt to hide them with make-up. Her skin looked a slightly paler than the full warmth she’s had when they first met all those years ago.

Life was a struggle that everyone dealt with, but in front of him, he felt like he was staring into a shell of a person reaching for help but held back by fear.

“You can’t keep doing this alone, Melody. This has to stop.”

Marinette stood and walked around her room, “I can’t. No one is supposed to know.”

She turned to him, “There’s already risks with you knowing about my identity! Fu said no one is to know identities. He warned me of the dangers and I failed him! A guardian is the protector of the miracle box and I couldn’t even protect my own identity!” Tears broke the surface as they streamed down her face, “I’m not a worthy guardian! I failed to be a good guardian like Fu! I knew I couldn’t measure up to him like I-”

“Enough!” he shouted with firmness, cutting her off from her rambled speech.

Marinette stopped and turned to Luka, looking at him with surprise. He stood there gazing at her with stiffness and fire in his eyes like she was a mere child about to be berated by a parent.

“Enough,” he stated again, softer though still holding firmness like the first. He walked towards her and took hold of her shoulders to ensure she looked at nothing else but him. “Listen to me, Marinette, and listen hard. You’re not Fu. Stop trying to be like Fu.”

He emphasized each word of his last sentence, watched as she continued to stare at him, doe-eyed wide, before she finally blinked and broke their gaze. Quietly, Luka led her back to her chaise and sat side by side, facing one another as he let her take a breather. There was no way to describe everything on how he felt, nor hers.

However, regardless of the swirl of emotions and tension surrounding them, he felt like he finally got through to her with his statement.

“But he taught me everything, Luka. It’s all I know before he left.”

Marinette looked lost, slightly defeated, but overall, just exhausted. She looked like a person who’s just trying to push forward and survive.

“And do you agree with the things he taught you?”

He watched her hesitate, curl up and she looked down.

“Please, Marinette, be honest with me. You’ve never had trouble talking to me about anything before.”

“No...I never approved of some of the things he taught me. It was hard enough to tell him that he needed to include Chat Noir with his presence as guardian.”

Luka didn’t speak, he sat there on her bedroom floor, waiting for her to look at him again. He wanted to be patient. If there was going to be a chance to lift the weight of all these burdens and responsibilities from Marinette, there had to be passiveness.

Thankfully, after a few moments, Marinette finally looked back up.

“If you didn’t agree with hiding things from Chat Noir, then why burden yourself with the very thing you went against? If you didn’t feel comfortable telling me, why didn’t you confide with Chat Noir? Surely your partner would be willing to help you.”

He watched Marinette shift on her chaise and pull up legs and wrapped her arms around them, lowering her head on his knees.

“Because I’m afraid, Luka. I’m afraid of failing. Fu mentioned the dangers and I don’t want to risk the ones I love with those dangers.”

Luka shifted as he moved closer to Marinette, sliding his legs underneath her chaise and resting his hands around her legs, gently rubbing his thumb along the smoothness of her skin.

“Marinette, I want to ask you some questions. Can you handle that?”

She gave him a small nod and waited.

“Everything that Fu taught you, is it teachings that run from guardian to guardian?”

She raised her head slightly, confused as she gave him a questioning gaze, “What?”

“The teachings that Fu taught you as the future guardian, was it stuff that was taught to him? Like actual guidelines to being a guardian.”

He watched as her brows lowered in deep thought, eyes moving around as she discussed within her own space. Then, she looked back at him.

“N-no. I remember him saying that when he was a kid, he made a mistake that caused all the guardians to disappear along with other miracle boxes. Until the monster he created was destroyed by me and Chat Noir a couple of years ago.”

Taking in the information, Luka nodded to everything being told to him and calmly took a breath and prepared himself for the awaited discussion.

“Alright. So, if I understood correctly, Fu had no one to train him as guardian, right?” He watched her nod, and he couldn’t help but offer her a small smile. “Then what dictates Fu’s rules and sayings as fact and truth?”

Marinette was about to respond, but he watched with a hopefulness that she didn’t have an answer to his question. And it was right now that gave Luka enough courage to finally try and convince her that she doesn’t have to do this alone.

“Listen to me, Marinette,” he started softly, “Everything that Fu taught you doesn’t mean you have to do things like him. From what it sounds like, he was doing things that he believed was right in hopes to survive and make work. What he taught you were things he learned through mistakes, but that doesn’t mean his ways are absolute. He taught you foundations of basics that would help you begin as guardian, but not to form your life around it.”

He gave her a stronger smile that displayed how proud he was for her. There was never doubt that Marinette would be a great guardian, but every now and then, she let fears and worry lead her astray. This is what made him feel persistent that his melody needed confidants and helpers.

“Fu saw something in you to make you Ladybug and guardian. And I can’t even begin to express how proud I am to know that he chose you, because there’s no one else I can imagine being guardian or the heroine. But you can’t be a great guardian if you’re trying to be someone you’re not.”

He took a deep breath and held Marinette with a look of determination and took her hands, “So, tell me, what is it that guardian Marinette wants?”

Luka held his gaze with hers and waited, offering her hands a squeeze in silent support. It was hard, he knew it. There was no doubt this was all hard for Marinette and that it’s been a burden for so long. But he had hope, he always had hope when it came to Marinette. She was a stubborn one and knew she could triumph from this overwhelming past.

He felt the weight of her hands returning a squeeze and looked up to catch a new fresh trail of tears flowing down her cheeks.

“I want help,” she swallowed and hiccuped from the emotions flowing through her, “I don’t want to do this alone.”

Relief filled Luka as he heard those precious words. The tension that surrounded them slowly diminished from the room. He couldn’t begin to wonder how long Marinette wanted to reach out for help.

Pushing himself up, Luka moved to the top of the chaise and pulled Marinette into a loving embrace. He felt her hands grip the front of his shirt as she broke down in relief; releasing all the tension she held on her shoulders from the past three years. And as she cried, he just held her close, laying his head above hers and rubbed his hand along her back, whispering soothing words.

As the sobs softened to mere sniffles, there was a welcoming new energized air that floated within the room. It looked and felt brighter, like an internal grey cloud long gone with nothing but the warmth of love.

Seeing some movement to his side, Luka looked over to Marinette’s desk and saw Tikki quietly watching them with wonder and relief within those large ocean sea eyes. Motioning the kwami over, the little god floated towards the couple and lowered herself to her chosen’s shoulder and nuzzled against the girl’s face.

Luka watched Marinette push herself up, his hands falling to her waist as his girlfriend reached for her kwami.

“Tikki,” she smiled.

“I’m so sorry, Marinette. I should have done better to help you. It was only until the recent akuma and talking with Luka that I realized how different everything is and that time is not what it was with Fu.”

Marinette pulled Tikki against her again as their version of a hug. To Luka, he was glad Marinette had the little god in her life. If it were anything like him with Sass, they had a bond with one another that knew no bounds.

“So,” spoke Luka, “What do you want to do? As guardian, your word is the law.”

“He’s right, Marinette,” came Tikki’s voice, “As guardian you can choose to do whatever you wish. It’s not up to us, kwami to tell you what to do. If having help gives you more strength, then do it.”

The god of creation gave her a supportive smile.

Luka and Tikki watched as Marinette fell silent and into her own space as her eyes became distant and moved in thought.

It was like a new spark was beginning to take over his Melody and he couldn’t be more excited to see that gleam in her eyes.

“Tikki, can you send a message to Plagg and Longg to inform Chat Noir and Ryuuko to meet up at the Eiffel Tower at ten tonight?”

Giving the girl a nod, Luka watched Tikki float to Marinette’s desk and fall into a trance when Marinette turned her attention to him.

Marinette launched herself into her boyfriend’s arms and embraced him, “Thank you, Luka.”

“Anytime, love.”

Breaking the embrace, he watched as Marinette stood up and went over to the chest where the miracle box hid and returned with a smaller box in hand, sitting back on the chaise next to him. Marinette handed what he knew was the snake miraculous.

“What?” he asked, confusion taking over and looking back to her.

“I’m taking your advice and for that, I need to give you, Sass.”

At a loss of words, he looked back to the miraculous box and opened the case when a familiar green glow burst and disappeared to reveal Sass. The little reptile smiling back at him with long-awaited excitement.

“Luka!” Sass exclaimed before launching to the musician. Both boys giggling at their own little reunion.

Looking up to Marinette, he was at a loss on what Marinette had planned. He wanted to know what the holder of creation had up her sleeve.

“What’s your plan?”

Marinette smiled as she watched him and Sass reunite, “I’ll explain when we meet up with the others. For now, I feel exhausted after releasing what I held back. How do you feel about a nap and dinner before meeting up with Chat and Ryuuko?”

He smiled as Sass nuzzled against him and flew off towards Tikki. Moving closer to Marinette, he pushed himself towards the head of the chaise and opened his arms for Marinette and smiled, “It sounds like a plan.”

Taking the offer, Marinette pushed herself into Luka’s embrace as they laid in the chaise, closed their eyes, and fell into a slumber.

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Hours later, the sky dark as the open ocean under the light of the moon, Marinette and Luka opened the sun window up the balcony of her bedroom, Tikki and Sass following close behind.

“Ready?” asked Luka.

He watched her smile as she looked up to the night sky and closed her eyes, inhaling the cool air.

“I am. I’m ready to move forward with a fresh start.”

Luka moved next to her and wrapped an arm around her waist.

“I’m proud of you, you know. I know it’s hard for you at times to ask for help, but I’m glad you’re taking that step for yourself. And no matter what you decide tonight, remember you have people who will support you.”

Marinette turned and wrapped her arms around Luka’s shoulders and pushed herself up on her toes. Following her motion, Luka lowered his head until their lips touched for a small kiss. When they broke apart, Marinette’s eyes gleamed with newfound happiness.

“Thanks for being my rock, Luka.”

Embracing Marinette in a quick hug, he looked out into the city of Paris, bright with city lights in the distance near the Eiffel Tower.

“Let’s go.” Turning to her kwami, “Tikki, Spots On.”

In a flash of pink, Luka watched in elation as his girlfriend transformed into the spotted heroine. When the transformation finished, his elation turned into awe.

“Your suit changed.”

He watched Marinette blink in surprise as she took in her new look. Gone was the red suit and black dots. In place, her suit looked more mature as her suit split into sections of red and black.

Similar to his suit as Cardinalis, fingers black like a fingerless glove, her palms and up to her forearms coated in red and black spots. Her biceps sectioned in black, only for her shoulders and torso to regain the red and black spotted pattern; the shoulder area looking like shoulder-padded armor. The thighs take on the full black, but switch to the red with black spots from her calves down, only to fade to full red at her feet. And unlike her old design, her feet became boot-like with small one inch heels. Lastly, in the center, was a black belt wrapped around her waist area where her yo-yo latched onto.

“H-how?” she asked in equal surprise and confusion.

“If I had to guess, I would say with you taking the step in acknowledging you need help and taking action to better yourself, the miraculous took it as a sign of growth.” Taking in her attire as a whole, “You look beautiful.”

Taking that as his cue, he followed in Marinette’s footsteps and called upon his transformation.

“Sass, Scales Slither.”

With a flash of turquoise, his body took on the transformation, though when the transformation finished, like Ladybug’s, his suit altered from his original Viperion design. Still bearing his Viperion color palette, his suit took on the design layout from when he was Cardinalis but taking on more black as the main base.

“Looks like I’m not the only one with an upgrade,” said Ladybug.

“Makes me wonder since the two of us gained upgrades if Chat Noir and Ryuuko will obtain them as well.”

Well, with what I have planned, I’m sure they will.”

Unhooking her yo-yo and wrapped her free arm around Viperion, “Better hold on.”

With a flick of her wrist, the two launched off her balcony and made their way towards the Eiffel Tower.

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In minutes, Ladybug and Viperion landed on the cool metal beams of the Eiffel Tower and looked up at the approaching figures of Chat Noir and Ryuuko.

When Ladybug and Chat Noir made eye contact, the cat holder broke out in a run and embraced his partner. Returning the gesture, Ladybug wrapped her arms around his chest, sinking in her partner’s embrace.

“Hey, Chat.”

“I was so worried about you.”

“I’m sorry I made you wait. I had a lot going through my head and it’s time we talked.”

Releasing his partner, Chat Noir took a step back, concern etched in his face but pushed it aside for the moment when he took in his partner’s new attire.

“I have to say, looking good with the new look, LB. I take it this has something to do with what you want to talk about?”

She gave a nod, “You got it.”

Ladybug looked to her right and smiled at seeing Ryuuko standing, waiting patiently, with a smile of her own at the heroine.

“Hello, Ryuuko. I’m glad you were able to make it tonight. All four of us have some discussions ahead of us. Let’s move towards the top of the structure where we have better stability and cover.”

Giving her a nod, all three heroes followed Ladybug to the top of the Eiffel Tower and waited for further instructions. Silence filling the space around them except for the creaking of the iron of the structure swaying from the small breeze in the air.

They waited quietly as Ladybug took a breather and then opened her mouth to speak.

“I’m sure you all have questions, but, first,” -looking at Chat Noir- “I’d like to apologize to you.”

“Me?” Chat Noir stated, clearly off guard and confused. “What do you have to apologize for?”

“For not listening to you a couple of years ago about revealing identities shortly after I became guardian.”

“LB, it’s okay. You had your reasons and I respect that. You don’t have to apologize for worrying about your safety and everyone else's.

Ladybug crossed her arms as she looked away from her partner.

“If only that were true, Chat. It wasn’t because that’s what I wanted, it was because that’s what was engraved into me and I believed it. If it weren’t for Viperion, I would never have realized how unhealthy that choice to believe everything would affect me in the end.”

Worry filled both Chat Noir and Ryuuko’s face, except for Viperion as he stood and listened to his girlfriend take the long-awaited step she’s been craving for so long. He may not have shown much emotion other than a small smile, but he was damn proud of her.

“It was because of Viperion and Tikki that made me realize that as a guardian, everything taught to me doesn’t mean I have to follow it and live it word for word. And as the guardian, I can make my own choices that I believe and feel could benefit us all.” -she swallowed and pushed out a tensioned breath- “So, as the guardian, I want to ask you, as my partner...would you still be willing to a reveal between all four of us? I mean I know we know Viperion and Ryuuko, but you know what I mean.”

“Why us two?” asked Ryuuko.

“Because what I have planned revolves around the four of us.”

“Then let’s do it,” smiled Chat Noir, “If this is going to help you then my decision is already decided for me.”

Nerves started to take hold of Ladybug; she was about to learn who her long time partner was and she was buzzing with mixtures of nervousness and excitement.

“How about we count to three and all release our transformation?” offered Viperion.

Nodding quickly, Ladybug started the countdown and the others joined in. When they reached one all closed their eyes and called off their transformations.

Luka and Kagami were the first ones to open their eyes and looked at each other and simply smiled at each other. During the past three years and watching Marinette and Adrien become inseparable friends, they two became close friends with one another and couldn’t hold back the silent chuckles.

Taking a quick look at their significant other, both Luka and Kagami stepped aside and embraced one another.

“Glad to finally give you a hug. Learning you were Ryuuko shouldn’t have surprised me as much three days ago. Only a badass spitfire could be the badass dragon.”

“And only a wise old snake would be the one to become a temporary Ladybug.”

Both giggled and looked over at Marinette and Adrien, still with eyes closed. Most like each internally motivating them to prepare for the reveal.

“How much surprise do you think they’ll have once they see each other?” Luka whispered to Kagami.

“A lot. There might be tears,” she responded.

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Taking a breather, Marinette spoke between her and her partner, “Ready?”

“Yea.”

He was just as breathless, but together, they opened their eyes and blue met green. Both Adrien and Marinette stood frozen as they stared into the eyes of their best friend, not just as partners but as civilians.

Green eyes glistened as tears surfaced when everything that happened the past three days resurfaced in his head and let the tears flow. Moving forward, Adrien embraced Marinette in his arms, far tighter than before. For Marinette, she simply collapsed into Adrien’s arms and both broke out in soft sobs. She slipped her arms stuck between them and wrapped her arms around his chest and pulled him closer.

“O-oh god, Adrien,” mumbled Marinette.

“I c-can’t believe I almost l-lost you. M-my best friend,” he cried on her shoulder.

“I’m sorry, so sorry. I-I didn’t w-want anyone to worry.”

Adrien clung tighter and heaved, “You and your stubbornness.”

Marinette gave a watery laugh, earning one from Adrien as well.

“You enjoy this stubbornness you crazy cat,” she stated softly.

Breaking the embrace, the two heroes smiled at one another when Adrien shook his head, “I can’t believe it’s been you all this time.” -he looked at his friend seriously but out of care- “You should have asked for help, Marinette?”

“You know me and how I let myself let fear take over sometimes.”

Adrien shook his head, giving her a smirk, “I hope Luka knocked some sense into you.”

She huffed out and drawled, “Yes.”

He chuckled, “Good.” -looking over to Luka and Kagami talking- “Should we continue the rest of what you have planned then? I’m curious.”

Marinette smiled, “Of course. Then let’s head to the others so I can explain the rest of my plan.”

Giving her a nod, Adrien and Marinette walked over to where Kagami and Luka stood to talk amongst themselves.

“Hey, guys,” breaking the two from their deep conversation and turning to Marinette. Gesturing everyone to sit, they all followed Marinette and all sat in the form of a small circle.

“As I mentioned earlier, I was struggling a lot, but I always hid it from others. It wasn’t till the recent incident that required Luka to take my place temporarily that my life revolved around a lot of responsibilities. So much so, that I let the guardian life through Fu’s views take over and misguide me a bit. If it weren’t for Luka’s insight, I don’t think I would have ever taken the necessary step to better my life. So, what I’m about to ask is asking a lot. But if you wish to not take it I completely understand.”

Taking a breather, she looked at Luka and Kagami.

“First off, I would like you two to become permanent members of the miraculous team,” -looking at Adrien- “What say you, partner?”

“I couldn’t ask for a finer duo to add to the team. I’m all for it.”

He gave a wink to Kagami, only for his girlfriend to roll her eyes, but smiled.

“I have a question though,” asked Kagami, turning to Marinette. “Why Luka and I? Why not Alya and Nino?”

The ladybug holder gave a small smile, “I love those two, I do. However, my reason for not making them permanent is because Alya has a tendency to be...hyperactive. I know she can be serious, but I also know her love of superheroes and Ladyblog can sometimes get in the way. But with what I have in mind, I didn’t want to risk the issues of identities knowing she has the Ladyblog. As for Nino, he’s not great at keeping secrets and I know for fact he and Alya share a lot between each other.”

“You got that right,” mumbled Adrien under his breath.

“I love them both, but Adrien and I need two people who are mature and insightful. That’s why I chose you and Luka as a permanent holder along with a reveal.”

Still confused, Kagami asked, “Then...what’s the last part of your plan?”

Looking at Adrien, Kagami, and Luka seriously, she swallowed and breathed out, “I’d like to make you three guardian of the miracle box with me.”

All three members went wide-eyed and mouths dropped from her answer, fully speechless. Before any of them could speak, Marinette continued.

“Luka was right. I can’t do this alone anymore. I’m tired of being alone and with all these secrets.” Sitting up straighter, she spoke with strength, “If you are willing, I’d like to teach you in the ways as guardians and learn the ways of the miraculous and all the history that follows it. I’d like to have our own guardianship where we have each other to rely and fall back on. But, most importantly, to support one another. If an akuma attack were to happen and I couldn’t get away to retrieve a miraculous or other guardian business, we have others who can do that for us.” -Looking at each of them separately- “So, would you three be guardians with me?”

“You don’t have to ask me twice,” Luka being the first to speak. “If this is what it takes to lift some of these burdens off your shoulder, then I’m all in.”

“It would be an honor to serve alongside you as guardian, Marinette. If this is what it takes to allow you to live a healthier life, I’ll gladly accept the role.”

Marinette felt relieved and excited. Not only was she not going to be alone anymore, but she was going to have a family within a guardianship. Turning to Adrien, she waited but knew everything was going to be okay when she watched Adrien give her a full smile.

“We’ve been partners this long, haven’t we? I’ve always got your back, princess. You can count this cat in.”

She sighed, all the tension she didn’t know she held was finally gone.

“You have no idea how happy you all made me. I’m so excited to share this with you.” Reaching out her hand, “Reach out your hand, please,” -she watched as the others reach out their hands in which she placed all three between her hands- “I, Ladybug, hereby add Chat Noir, Ryuuko, and Viperion as guardians of the miracle box and miraculous.”

Adrien, Kagami, and Luka felt a sudden soft bolt of energy through their bodies.

Releasing their hands, Marinette gave them a smile and nod, “Welcome to the guardianship.”

Looking up at the darkening sky, she decided to end the meeting for tonight.

“We’ll meet up in a couple of days and work on schedules and plans. But, for now, I think it’s time we all head home.”

They all stood up and Kagami was the first to hug Marinette and wish her a good night, moving over to Luka to do the same as Adrien walked over to his long time partner. Giving her one final embrace, both Adrien and Kagami called on their transformations, coated in green and red light. When the lights faded, both heroes prepared to say their final goodbyes but stopped once they caught Luka and Marinette’s grins.

“What?” asked Chat Noir.

“Looks like the two of you are now starting anew with us in the new attires,” answered Luka.

Both Chat Noir and Ryuuko looked down to find their old designs gone and replaced with new looks.

“We’ll discuss more next time, for now, the two of you better get home before your parents find out. Though do enjoy your new outfits on the way home,” stated Marinette.

Giving the couple one more round of smiles, Chat Noir and Ryuuko laughed as they took off into the night together and towards home. Luka and Marinette gave their own laughs as they watched the couple have fun and chase after one another.

“You did amazing tonight, my melody,” Luka turned to his girlfriend as she looked at him with those blue doe eyes.

“Well, I have you to thank. It was fate that landed me in the Seine that day. And it was fate that gave me all my friends, especially the three of you.”

Bringing Marinette into a lover’s embrace, they stood there in each other’s arms as the small breeze blew around them and their kwamis snuggled on their shoulders.

Fate brought him closer to his girlfriend, but it was fate that gave him the chance to change the hardship that Marinette struggled within her life. And with Adrien and Kagami, the responsibilities that Marinette once held as burdens can now give her peace and strength. Together, they’ll be able to tackle whatever fate decides to throw their way next.

#lukanette #adrigami #luka couffaine #marinette dupain cheng #kagami tsuguri #adrien agreste #fic #ml fic #luka x marinette #adrien x kagami #Ladybug #Viperion #Ryuuko #Chat Noir #ml #miraculous ladybug #miraculous ladybug and chat noir

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deryuj · 5 years

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Another commission for @chataclysmes (their art is super cute) !

Commissions are still open!

#ml #miraculous adventures of ladybug and chat noir #miraculous #miraculous ladybug #chat noir #ml chat noir #ryuuko #ml ryuuko #adriegami #adrien x kagami #adrien agreste #kagami tsuguri #commissions #commisions open #commisionwork #commision info #art commisions #commission #dery art

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that-octavian · 5 years

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Kaganette is lowkey the power couple…

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous kagami #miraculous season 3 #kagami #marinette #miraculous ladybug fanart #ikari gozen #ryuuko #ml ladybug #ladybug and chat noir #kaganette #illustration #fan art #adrien x kagami #tales of ladybug and cat noir

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miraculousviperdragon · 5 years

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The Calm

Before The Storm

#Miraculous Ladybug #Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug and Chat Noir #Viperion #Ryuuko #Viperion x Ryuuko #Viperyuuko #Cartoon Fandoms #Cartoon Characters #Favorite Characters #Cartoon Love #Love these two so very much!!!#submission

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silentmagi · 5 months

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Bad Publicity AU: (Ladybug x Chat Noir x Ryuuko) & (Ladybug x Cat Noir x Melodie) in "Surprises"

So there you are, with your best mates out for a night of bashing villain heads, having narrowly avoided a nosy reporter and you found three people in the same costumes. How awkward would that be!

. . . We're about to find out.

The Stories Untold

If you want to write one of these, please just link me

#fanfic summaries #Miraculous Ladybug #Bad Publicity!AU #Ladybug #Chat Noir #Ryuuko #PV Ladybug #PB Cat Noir #Melodie #logo-comics

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a-chlolix-blog · 4 years

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A Rebellious Blonde

(Day 27: Chloe’s Rebellion)

Summary: Chloe starts rebelling against her parents and wants Alix’s help.

Headcanons: Chloe actually thinks that Alix is super cool. Alix and Chloe were friends when they were younger.

Note: This takes place a bit (a couple of days at least) after Miracle Queen.

“So let me get this straight… you want me to help you become rebellious?” Alix questions, shocked that Chloe was even at her dinner table. “Pretty sure I made that clear, Kubdel!” Chloe responded while rolling her eyes. Mr. Kubdel and Jalil then walk in with Mr. Kubdel holding a plate of cookies. “It’s been awhile since you came to visit, Chloe! How are you?” Mr. Kubdel says as he gave the girls the cookies while Jalil just stared.

Alix is quite embarrassed and Chloe notices this. “Dad! Jalil! You’re both so embarrassing!” Alix says before she grabs Chloe’s hand and goes up to her room. “I didn’t even say anything!” Jalil responded.

“With a family like yours, why are you rebellious?” Chloe asks Alix, really wondering about this. “My reasons aren’t important,” Alix tells Chloe “why would Chloe Bourgeois, daddy’s little princess want to rebel against her rich parents?” Alix asks the blonde while sitting on her bed. “If you tell anyone-” Chloe starts before Alix cuts her off with “I know how to keep a secret… even if it’s from those who hate me.”

Chloe just pouts at her words. “I don’t hate you…” Chloe mutters, but Alix doesn’t hear her. “What was that blondie?” Alix asks her. “NOTHING!” Chloe shouts quickly before clearing her throat. “I can’t be Queen Bee anymore because of… certain actions.” Chloe starts. “And my mom won’t fly me out to New York because she and daddy are happy now!” Chloe continues. “I have to show them that Paris is a bad influence on me so they’d send me to New York.” Chloe finishes.

Alix just stares at the blonde girl as she kept pacing even after she finished talking. “I’m actually not surprised you got booted from the team.” Alix tells Chloe before the blonde starts to pout. “Unlike you, I actually made it on to the team!” Chloe retorted. “Yeah, after stealing the Miraculous and putting a train full of people in danger.” Alix replied which caused Chloe to be quiet.

“Anyone with a brain wouldn’t have picked you to give powers to, unless they were extremely desperate.” Alix continues which made the blonde even more offended. “If this is to get the leading cause of akuma attacks out of Paris, I’ll help you out.” Alix finishes before she and Chloe shake hands. “Dad! They’re holding hands!” Jalil shouts which Alix and Chloe to notice him. “Get out!” they both shout in unison.

The next day the two were at the mall, looking for Chloe’s new outfit to start her rebellious phase. When she comes out the changing room, she’s wearing a tight fitting black leather jacket with a gold colored shirt under it, dark blue jeans and black and gold colored sneakers. “I look ridiculous, utterly ridiculous!” Chloe whined while Alix ate ice cream.

Alix then quickly finishes her ice cream “It’s so they notice your change, Chloe!” Alix tells the blonde as she walks up to her and stares at her head. Chloe then catches herself looking into Alix’s eyes and quickly looks away. “What are you staring at?” Chloe asks the short girl. “We gotta do something with that hair…” Alix says before Chloe pays for the outfit and they go to another store.

“Gotta get at least two black streaks in that pretty hair of yours!” Alix says as she gets ready to work on giving Chloe a rebellious hairdo. “This stuff better be temporary, Kubdel!” Chloe panics. “Don’t worry, I made sure it was before I bought it...” Alix assures Chloe which causes the blonde to sigh in relief. After about thirty minutes, Chloe’s hair had black streaks in it.

Chloe actually liked the style. “Not bad, Kubdel… Not bad at all.” Chloe compliments the short girl’s work. “Thanks, now you’ll need an event to ruin to show your folks how bad you’ve gotten!” Alix says while jumping on her bed. “When’s that important party you told me about?” Alix asked Chloe. “Next weekend,” Chloe told Alix.

“Perfect! We’re gonna need a getaway ride, someone with a really popular blog and a ton of energy drinks!” Alix went on and on. “I can get the keys from my limo driver, you invite Cesaire…” Chloe starts before she goes into her purse and pulls out two hundred euros. “And use this for your energy drinks!” Chloe finishes. Alix and Chloe then high five.

It was the day before the Bourgeois Couple’s party when Chloe invited Sabrina and Alix invited everyone else in their class.

The day came and as the adults had their fancy fun in the day, the teens were ready to party the night away. As the sun started to set Chloe and Alix along with all of their classmates (along with Luka, Kagami and Marc) run in. This shocks every adult there and all Andre and Audrey could do is just stare at their daughter as the teens took everything over.

“Chloe, my princess? What is all of this? What’s gotten into you lately?!” Andre questioned his daughter. Chloe just rolls her eyes at him. “Nothing’s wrong, DAD! Let me do what I want!” Chloe tells Andre before walking away from the two and to Alix. “What next?” Chloe asks loudly, having to make sure Alix could hear her through Kitty Section’s music.

“I got the drinks, you got the keys!” Alix tells Chloe while holding a bag that had four cans of the energy drink she bought (the rest had to go to the rest of the party) before Chloe shows her the keys, grabs her hand and runs towards the exit. Little did the two know, Adrien saw them leave. “Would you excuse, Kagami?” Adrien says before he runs off to transform into Chat Noir.

Chloe and Alix then got into the limo. “Do you even know how to drive?” Alix giggled while Chloe was adjusting her seat. “I’ve seen my driver do this several times, I know what I’m doing!” Chloe tells Alix before she starts the limo and drives off. As Chloe drives, Alix looks in the rearview mirror and sees Chat Noir. “We got a hero behind us!” Alix quickly shouts.

Chloe then decides to go faster until they last him. “You are going really fast!” Alix laughs as Chloe continues to drive. “Maybe once you don’t need a booster seat, you’d be able to drive as good as me!” Chloe playfully makes fun of Alix’s height which causes the short girl to leave and playfully punch her in the arms.

After about fifthteen minutes of driving the two stop in an excluded hidden area. “Pretty sure we lost him awhile back,” Chloe tells Alix before she starts to drink one of the energy drinks. “You sure you can handle that?” Alix teased. “I can handle anything!” Chloe tells Alix before she just starts chugging the whole can as quickly as possible. “Whoa…” Alix whispered, clearly impressed.

“Not bad Chloe, not bad at all…” Alix sighs before taking a drink from her own can. “I gotta admit… I know we did this just so you could leave, but now that I’ve spent all this time with you… I’m actually gonna miss you when you’re gone.” Alix confessed which surprised Chloe. “You really mean that?” Chloe asks Alix while moving closer to her.

“Yeah I actually do! After all this I remember the fun when had as kids but this time’s different, I don’t know what to think-” Alix explains before Chloe cuts her off by pulling her into a deep passionate kiss. After Alix realizes what was happening, she starts to kiss her back. After a few moments of their kiss, they pull away due to their need for air.

The just look into eachother’s eyes. “What are we doing?” Chloe whispers as Alix caresses her cheek. “I don’t know… but I like it.” Alix tells Chloe before the two start having a full blown make out session. Alix grabs Chloe’s face with both hands and Chloe wraps her arms around Alix waist as their bodies get closer and closer.

The two freeze when they hear a knock on one of the limo windows. They look towards the window and sees that it’s Chat Noir. “I thought we lost him!” Chloe groans.

Chat Noir drives Chloe and Alix back to the hotel where Andre and Audrey were recovering from an akuma attack. “Sorry I missed the action, Ladybug! Had to deal with a couple of rebels…” Chat Noir apologized. “It’s fine Chat, I had a little help!” Ladybug says, gesturing over to Ryuuko and Viperion.

“Chloe we were so worried!” Andre and Audrey say in unison as they both run up to their daughter and hugs her. “’I’ll take this one home.” Ladybug tells Chat Noir before she takes Alix and swings out the door.

Not only did Chloe’s rebellion plan not work, but the two girls were also grounded for about a month.

The plan didn't work, but the girls regretted absolutely nothing.

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sidsinning · 3 years

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More Villainess AU

They don’t vibe

Wonder why

Previous | Beginning | Next

#mlb #ml #miraculous ladybug #ladybug #marinette dupain cheng #adrinette #marigami #adrien agreste #kagami tsurugi #chat noir #ryuuko #ryuko #adrien x marinette #kagami x marinette #fanart #art #villainess au #siddraws

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hunterxassasin · 5 years

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Does She Know?

An aged up Adrimi oneshot

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Chat Noir gazed across the rooftop, eyes on the girl sitting a few feet away from him. "She's so precious, I want to protect her." He mumbled, letting his head rest in his hands.

Ladybug gave him a look, shaking her head. "She could literally tear you to pieces Chat, I don't think Kagami Tsuguri of all people needs your protection." She snorted, covering her hand with her mouth. "In fact, she could probably protect you better than you could her." Ladybug felt his first gently high her arm.

"Protect her emotionally you doof." His voice dipped into a dreamier tone as he spoke, looking back over at Kagami. "She's just amazing, she doesn't deserve to go through any emotional stress." He glanced back at Ladybug as she stood up, an amused smile on her face.

Ladybug stifled a laugh at his words, eyes glimmering with amusement."Chat, you've been dating her for four years now, I think you're protecting her enough." She backed up a bit, glancing towards her home and then back at Kagami "Go on, help her home then. She did a good job as Ryuuko today, besides don't you have a date with her at some point today anyway? You said you two were skipping out on your photoshoot for it. Stop by the bakery, I've got your order ready." She saluted him before swinging off towards the aforementioned bakery.

Chat blushed, rubbing the back of his neck. He and Kagami did have a date today, and it wasn't the first date they had gone on, not by a long shot, but for some reason he was a bit nervous, and he never really got nervous around Kagami. Maybe it was because she had just saved his life as Ryuko from that Akuma they had been fighting, even though she had saved his butt more than a few times over the course of four years. He knew why he was nervous, what he had planned today could make or break everything he had with her and it seemed It had just thrown him a little off his game. Everything would be fine soon, or at least he hoped it would be.

Chat Noir stood up with a stretch and walked over to Kagami, holding his hand out to her. "It's about time we get you home, isn't it?" He asked with a smile. Kagami looked up from the streets of Paris, giving a nod.

"I suppose it is." She took his offered hand, checking the time on her phone quickly. "Thank you, Chat Noir." The girl said as he picked her up bridal style and began to run across the rooftops towards her house. Kagami closed her eyes, letting the feeling of the wind calm her adrenaline after the Akuma fight. The trip to her house seemed shorter than it usually was, but that was for the best she supposed, it was almost time for her to go out with Adrien. Giving one last thank you to the black cat hero, Kagami ducked into the house.

Chat Noir watched her enter her house before slipping into the alleyway a few streets down. He called off his transformation and gave Plagg a piece of cheese before hurrying down the street. He grinned when he saw Kagami standing on the sidewalk waiting for him. A blush rose onto his cheeks as he neared her. "Hey Kagami, sorry I'm a little late, I got caught up at home. . " Adrien didn't enjoy lying to his girlfriend, but it had to he done. He and Marinette only knew each others identity because of a mistake they made during a previous Akuma fight, a fight they had almost lost. No one else could know, not even Kagami, Marinette had insisted as much, that is until he brought up proposing to her, Marinette had lessened her insistence then. She knew how keeping your identity secret from a loved one was difficult, she had been through it with Kim, who knew now of course, but it had been rough their for a while.

"You're not that late,it's fine. Are you ready?" She held out her hand in much the same manner he had held his hand out to her earlier. Adrien took it, and intertwined their fingers, content in this moment. The two walked in silence for a while, Kagami leading the way. When Marinette's place came into view, he pointed at it.

"Do you want to stop by and get something to eat before we make our way to the Seine? Marinette said they'd have fresh pastries for us!" He grinned, aside from all the other things he had in common with Kagami, the biggest one seemed to be their sweet tooth. Neither of them could pass up on a good pastry, especially not one from the Tom and Sabine Patisserie. He hoped he didn't look too suspicious when he asked, Kagami was smart, and had a knack at reading him like a book.

"Sure, why not." The girl said, heading to the building that housed the bakery. Adrien rushed to open the door for her, biting his bottom lip as Marinette spotted them. She threw him a wink and disappeared into the back of the store, coming back out with a small box. Kagami raised her eyebrow at Adrien, giving him a questioning look. "Did you order ahead?" Adrien didn't answer, he quickly paid for the box, thanked Marinette and grabbed Kagami's hand, leading her out of the bakery.

"Kagami. . ." He said softly, dropping her hand, a nervous smile on his face. "I have something I want to tell you. . ." He glanced away, but his gaze flicked back to her as she let out a small laugh. Adrien blushed, opening his mouth to speak, but he was taken aback by her laughter. "What's so funny?"

Kagami gave him a knowing smile, taking his hand that had the ring on it. "I've known for a long time, Adrien." He blinked, shaking his head. How did she know? What was she talking about? Did she know he was going to propose? How did she figure it out?

He opened the box, revealing a cupcake with black frosting. On top of it was a black box with a green paw print atop it. "Well, if you already knew. . . Then it won't come as a surprise to you when I ask you, Kagami Tsuguri, to marry me, all of me, including Chat Noir?" He asked softly, watching as her expression changed from a soft, loving one, to one of confusion and delight.

Kagami took the box from him and set it aside, pulling Adrien into a tight hug. "I wasn't expecting this. . .but of course I'll marry you, Adrien, I love all of you, every part of you." She sighed happily as he let her go and picked up the ring from the box. He slipped it on her ring finger and picked her up. Adrien spun her around, letting the moment overwhelm him.

"Well, shall we celebrate then?" He grabbed the cupcake and held it out to her. "On three?" Kagami nodded, delight shining in her eyes. "One. . .two. . .three!" The two of them bit into the cupcake at the same time, Adrien getting frosting all over his face. The newly engaged couple burst into sweet laughter, holding each other tight.

#adrimi #oneshot #fanfic #adrien Agreste #adrien agreste x kagami tsuguri #kagami tsurugi #chat noir #post reveal platonic adrinette/ladynoir #pre reveal adrimi #post reveal adrimi #miraculous #miraculoustalesofladybugandcatnoir #miraculous ladybug #miraculous ladybug fic #shipping #Adrigami #vol's work #1000+ words #ryuuko

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lady-charinette · 5 years

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"Tea for Two"? ML AU

Inspiration: It's a special kind of "interview" from Jubilee on YouTube, where they present two complete strangers in a harmonious setting (while drinking tea/eating together) who have to pose each-other 36 questions that can lead to love.

I watched a couple of them and thought (of course) of some fandoms.

Ahem...

Miraculous Ladybug "Tea for Two" AU anyone?

Featuring Adult! Adrien & Marinette (Adrienette or all sides of the Love Square)

"Episodes" featuring Adult! Lukanette, Lugami/Luka&Kagami, DJ Wifi, Adrigami, Kagaminette, Juleka & Rose, Ivan & Mylene, Marc & Nathaniel...etc couples.

Special "Masked" Editions (Hero Versions):

Ladynoir

Renapace (Rena Rouge & Carapace)

Viperryuu (Viperion & Ryuuko)

Ryuunoir (Ryuuko & Chat Noir)

Viperbug

Viperchat

Ladyryuu (Ladybug & Ryuuko)

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whatsupwithjinx · 2 years

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Title: Our Magical Girl Counterparts Pairing: Chat Noir x Ryuuko x Ladybug

Oh fun, someone still found this!

Thanks for the ask!

Today's akuma's power seemed to be randomly switching the people it hits to their counterparts from different universes, and unfortunately, all three of the heroes - Ladybug, Chat Noir and Ryuko, who seemed to be called on a lot more often, got hit at once as they were knocked into each other.

At first, Alya was concerned as to which alternative selves would be dragged into the fight. Would they be able to react in time? Would they know what to do? What if they were their counterparts from the world they aren't heroes in? That could be disastrous.

The three heroes before her, though, didn't seem fazed at all, jumping back into battle immediately. They didn't quite look like they used to, though.

...what even were those outfits?

#whatsupwithjinx #whatsupwithjinx writes

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logo-comics · 2 years

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Pairing: Ladybug x Chat Noir x Ryuuko

Title: A Convenient Distraction

Battle! The perfect means of escaping the conversation without giving up anything in this game of cat and mouse they were playing. At least, that was what they had all been thinking at the time...

"I am so sorry about her!" Volpina apologized as she lifted Princess Ventriloquist off the ground and carried her off despite the tiny child's protests, "Mime was supposed to be watching her because we all agreed no attacks for the next couple weeks and Pigeon had some work with the Ornithologist's Society, but I'm guessing that he lost track of her. I'll keep an eye on her in the meanwhile."

They were going to have to come up with some sort of distraction to maintain their alibis with the other, if they wanted to keep the banter going.

#fanfic summaries #miraculous ladybug #miraculous ladybug pv #quantic kids

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kittyanonymity · 4 years

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Team Miraculous

So uh, this was actually an accident. IDK about you guys, but I cried like a baby writing this. Always Find me Here by Transit was a heavy inspiration so maybe listen to that; also Already Over by Red. Uhhh, sorry for the angst??

Also this IS mlb X DC. Also also probably a one shot.

Nevermind, here’s Part 2 lmao Part 3

And the Actual Story: Ao3

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The Ladyblog goes live with a video.

Rena Rouge sits in front of what has to be a go pro, given the video quality; the girl is battered, bruises marring her skin, and tears are running down her face, mixing with the blood leaking from her lip. She takes a shuddering breath.

“My name is Rena Rouge, but you guys know me better as Alya Césaire. I… I don’t know why I’m telling you this now. If the code is… correct, and I did this right, then this is broadcasting internationally, despite the media blackout; and I’ll never be Rena again after this.” She sighed, her breath catching, “I just… I wanted the world to finally hear us.” Rena looked back at the camera, her eyes narrowed in rage. “For four years, Paris has been under siege by Hawkmoth, a supervillain wielding a magical broach, and his accomplice, Mayura. We’ve tried contacting the Justice League for assistance, only to be met with scorn. We-” Rena’s voice broke, and she grit her teeth, “We needed the help. Today, Paris burns.” She stands, her legs shaky, and she grabs the camera, turning it to the window of her room.

And Paris is on fire.

The Eiffel Tower is half collapsed in on itself in the distance, and the seine has flooded. Screams are faintly picked up by the microphone, and then Rena sniffles, and the camera comes back to her.

“Ladybug knows who Hawkmoth is. This marks the final battle, and I-” Her voice catches again, and her tears come fresher, more quickly, “I just want my parents to know I love them; my sisters too. I don’t know if we’ll make it out of this.” Her eyes fall, “Chat didn’t. We’re just a bunch of kids, why do we have to stop a madman?!” She’s screaming by the end of it, her chest heaving, and finally, she takes a shuddering breath, and wipes her eyes. Rena’s stare hits the camera hard.

“My name is Rena Rouge, and we have a job to do. Ladybug told me this video was ok; after today, none of us will be active. And if the League is watching…” Her eyes narrowed, “This is what you called a joke.”

The camera turns again, and with a few clicks, it’s secured around Rena’s chest. The heroine opens the window in front of her, leaping out into the dark Parisian morning. She runs across the rooftopss fluidly, until she comes upon a group.

Ladybug, Hornet, Carapace; Ryuuko, Viperion, Squeak; King Monkey, Pegasus, Bunnix; even Tora.

But no Chat Noir.

Ladybug nods at her as Rena lands; their leader is the most beat up out of all of them, her suit torn in places, leaking blood from her various cuts. Yet she stands with her back straight, despite the quiver Rena notices in her best friend’s lips. The camera is staring at Ladybug, but Rena looks at Carapace; her boyfriend hasn’t stopped crying, face set in an anguished scowl.

Alya doesn’t know how they’ll ever come back from this; the team. Her friends.

Ladybug breathes.

“This is it.” She says it quietly, but they all hear her; the world hears her.

Ladybug smiles, but it’s not even close to positive, “You have all fought by my side consistently since we were 13 years old; and I-” Her voice breaks, tears swelling in her eyes, as her hand clutches at something next to her; someone who is no longer there. “And I am honored to have known all of you, both in mask, and out. Hawkmoth has- he’s-” Ladybug grits her teeth, baring her teeth, and biting her lip until she bleeds; her voice comes out choked, “He has taken someone very dear from us; from all of us. Chat- Adrien- he was my best friend. I loved him, just like we all did.” Marinette’s breath caught, “And he’s gone. But we owe it to him to finish this. To bring that man to justice.” Her fists clenched at her side, and Rena watched as Ryuuko held Hornet close to her, the two girls crying; Rena made sure the camera saw too.

Let the world witness what they suffered.

Ladybug sighed, drawing her attention once more.

“And we will. This will end today, one way or another. I…” Pausing, Ladybug’s tears came back with a vengeance, “I cannot promise we’ll survive, you guys. I am… so so sorry.”

Ladybug turns her back, “And if you’re still with me now, then follow.” And then she leapt from the building, her yo-yo swinging out, and propelling her forward.

Towards the Agreste house.

One by one, Rena watched the heroes follow her, until she was left alone on the roof. She watched her teammates, her friends go ahead of her, and finally Alya sighed.

“I’ll follow you anywhere, Bug.”

And then she was off, catching up with her team.

The fight was messy.

Knowing where to find Gabriel was easy of course, and the world watched, horrified, as this man commanded dominion over the citizens free will; demanded they fight the heroes. By the time Ladybug and her team reached Hawkmoth’s lair, the sun had risen.

They’d cornered him in the basement, next to his wife’s coffin.

And Ladybug didn’t hold back.

“How could you!” She screamed, grief coating her words as she pulled the yo-yo tighter around Hawkmoth, “He was your son! And you killed him!”

“I didn’t know!” He roared back, and Rena was fast, but Ladybug was always faster. The girl’s fist lashed out, colliding with the man’s cheek so hard he fell to the side; Mayura yelped where Tora had her restrained.

Hawkmoth’s miraculous fell off, and Gabriel Agreste was laid bare before the world. Ladybug’s chest heaved as she took deep breaths, and then she bent down, and collected the broach; cradling it delicately. Like it was reverent.

“You have murdered my master, and your son, Gabriel. What do you have to say for yourself?” The man on the floor sobbed.

“I just wanted my wife back…” And Ladybug’s heart ached for the broken family at her feet.

But it didn’t excuse what he’d done.

Rena watched Ladybug turn to Mayura next, watched her walk over, and remove the peacock pin; Nathalie was let in her place, and Marinette growled.

“You’ll both be turned into the authorities.”

She stepped away, holding the red and black speckled object in her hands; Ladybug sighed, and mournfully, she whispered,

“Miraculous Ladybug.”

The swarm of ladybugs surrounded all of Paris, undoing the damage, the death, and Rena raced to the surface to witness it. Citizens milled about, many shocked and upset.

But there was one person who would not be back.

For when someone dies wearing their miraculous, their soul is claimed by it, and they become a part of it for the next holder.

Adrien Agreste would never wake.

Rena watched from the roof as the police showed up, and Ladybug escorted Gabriel out of the house along with Mayura.

They’d done it.

They’d won.

“Alya?”

Rena turned, and the camera was looking at Carapace as he walked up to her, and then Alya was crying.

“Nino, it’s over. We did it!” She sobbed, her hands coming up to cover her eyes, “But why doesn’t it feel like we won?” Nino pulled her into a tight hug, the camera pressed against the green of his suit.

“We’re all going to miss him Alya. There’s… There’s no replacing him.” Alya shook her head, her cries increasing.

“He didn’t deserve that, Nino! He- he-!” Nino held her tighter, burying his head in her shoulder.

“I know babe, I-I know…”

That was how the others found them, each hero joining them until finally Ladybug did as well. She only nodded, and they all left together, heading for the warehouse district.

Once they were secure, Ladybug turned to them, her expression pained.

“It’s time, guys.”

Rena watched as, one by one, each of them removed their Miraculous.

Kim and Max were first, King Monkey and Pegasus falling away; next was Tora, Juleka taking her place. Squeak goes next, and Rose is giving Mullo a teary good bye. Bunnix sighs, and then Alix is standing there, rubbing at her eyes. Luka hands his over with no preamble, giving Ladybug a small smile, and bidding Sass farewell. Ryuuko and Hornet both go next, and Kagami and Chloe hold hands while they give Ladybug their Miraculous; Pollen hugs her Chosen one more time before fading away. Nino goes next, handing Marinette the bracelet with a sad smile.

“Is… Is his ring safe?” Ladybug bites her lip as her eyes well with tears, and she only nods. Nino nods and moves aside, and now it’s only Ladybug and Rena, the others watching.

Rena smiles.

“You know I love you right, Nette?” And Ladybug’s eyes go wide behind her mask, and then she’s crying again. Alya reaches up, and removes the necklace, the magic falling away from her. The camera continues to roll. She hands over the jewelry, giving Trixx one last hug as they go.

But Alya is crying, staring at the girl who has been her hero and best friend for the last four years; the girl who has literally carried the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Ladybug finally nods, a pained look on her face.

“I know, Alya. I love you too.”

And then Ladybug is turning, a portal opening up in front of her.

“I’ll… see you guys sometime.”

And then the portal closes and Ladybug - Marinette - is gone; and Alya’s knees hit the concrete of the warehouse as her body shakes with the force of her cries.

The stream ends as the battery on Alya’s go pro dies, and the world echoes with the cries of a broken girl.

It is silent otherwise.

Bruce Wayne clutches the remains of a shattered glass in his hand as the broadcast ends. The blood on his hands has long since dried.

He needs to make a call.

END? NOPE!

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#maribat #mlb x dc #my stuff #wow angst is hard to write when you can't see through your own tears lmao #and that's literally the last thing i know about this au lmao #enjoy maybe???#i don't even know if this is actually good #i'm half asleep #spoiler alert marinette ran to gotham #WonderSuper AU 2 #timinette #technically eventually

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