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toujoursmiraculous · 2 years

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Thoughts & Reaction to EPHEMERAL

Well, my throat hurts from all the screaming. It's another long one, probably the longest I've ever written, with pictures, just a heads up! But you probably already expected as much lol. Opening scenes, so Gabriel can actually hear a person's negative emotions, like their crying or their words of anger? Wow. How can you hear your son cry in Glaciator 2 and still do what you do?! Gabriel messes with his ring as he's giving orders to Adrien, yes, but there's also another constant in such cases: Emilie. He's getting desperate to akumatize Bob Roth and while he's thinking of doing that, he messes with his ring because it's this much closer he's coming to bringing her back to him. "Honor my work and the memory of your mother." Instant guilt. Do you think Adrien would hesitate to do what he's told after that? Because I sure don't! That reporter is horrible, I can't believe she'd talk about his mom like that, what is wrong with her?! "All my father has done, he did it for her." *cuts to akuma attack* Oh Adrien, you don't know the half of it. Good lord. The poor boy has to have someone watching him, talking into his ear, when he does these kinds of events. Ugh that makes me feel so gross.

Okay, who's driving the fire truck? Answer: Purple Tigress! In Ladybug's vision, she's looking around for what to do. All the highlighted people have a role we see (Viperion and Carapace on the truck, Polymouse the distraction, Vesperia and her Venom. But no Purple Tigress who was also highlighted, so she's the driver! In case anyone wanted to know c: Viperion having to keep doing the codes over and over omg that'd be awful. At least it was only 100 tries (poor Adrien and his 25,319 times 🥲) Of all the people Ladybug was with when Su Han showed up, it's great it was Luka! (now he also has to see what she puts up with) "What if he's doing whatever he wants with it, acting like Shadowmoth?" I mean... he did use it to destroy billboards, does transform to get out of the house and see the people and all that stuff, but like... nothing bad? Su Han: You have to know his identity! Me: So I see you don't know about Chat Blanc yet. But seriously, I actually agree with him. She does need to know him. This episode showed as much, and things could always get worse than that. But that's all, he does not need to know about her. Not until Shadowmoth is no longer Shadow/Hawk Moth/any Miraculous. Luka: As long as (Shadowmoth) doesn't know who you are, you're not of interest to him! Marinette: Exactly... but if we need to, a superhero can know the identity of Chat Noir...or mine, but not both! Luka who knows both: 😬Well that's not good... At this point in time, Luka already knows. And Luka even said himself, why doesn't he just go himself? She said Chat Noir would only tell her, but I bet that's not true. Luka could go to him and just tell him he knows already, but Ladybug can't know that and that she sent him to ask about it and why. It'd be perfectly fine that way. Obviously, if we had that, we wouldn't have an episode. So we need to take from what we do see this episode, and learn what the problems are in this situation. "But not both" ding ding ding, oh, if only you stuck to this later on this episode! Ladybug and Viperon are so cute, I love them as friends. x3 Kind of awkward though when Luka's kind of spying on Marinette talking with Adrien and he knows it the entire time. 😂 Chat Noir: Oh no, she wants to talk to me. She's probably going to be so mad that I didn't show up! Ladybug: I need to talk to Chat Noir to find out his identity, something he's always wanted. He sure didn't see that coming! Meanwhile, during their conversation, Luka's like HURRY UP, TIME'S RUNNING OUT! Chat Noir: I am... Adrien Agreste. Ladybug:

"Yeah, and I'm Audrey Bourgeois! You couldn't be more different!" You totally nailed it, Ladybug! lol "....Plagg, claws in." That beat of silence kills me. 🤣 Ladybug: I can't know who Chat Noir is, we have to erase me knowing. Also Ladybug, finds out he's Adrien: Nope, nevermind, I'm not forgetting this! Luka: I hope she knows what she's doing. Well, she did. Until she revealed herself. "I'm Ma-Ma-Ma-" nice shout-out to her "I'm ma-ma-madly clumsy!" scene in S1! Also her eye twitching when she says it. XD I love how Adrien is like oh don't worry, just tell me when you're comfortable! Like BOY I LOVE YOU, YOU PRECIOUS CINNAMON ROLL! So sweet and understanding to his Lady awwww x3 "So... you know who I am, and where I live..." "Uhh, I have to go and think. See you later!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Adrien, you were not just about to suggest that she comes visits you now. Oh my gosh! This. This is her face when she's leaving.

"As long as he doesn't know who I am, it's okay! I'll do everything I can to keep it that way." This was true. Things were fine. And then she did what she knew she shouldn't and exposed herself! Do I blame her? Nope, not at all. Do I blame him? No, he was in his own room thinking that he could say what he wanted to his girlfriend. I mean, he's been able to avoid being caught as being Chat Noir so far, right? But what if the reason Gabriel went in Adrien's room is because he can sense he's super happy now? Is what keeps Gabriel away from him his sadness? x.x "You can openly show your love for Adrien!" "It's not that simple, Tikki. I'm in love with Adrien, but I don't love Chat Noir." Okay Marinette, so all the looks you've given him when you think he's not looking over the seasons, the flirting back, the anger you feel when you think he loves someone else and not you anymore, the jealousy you've felt since season 1 of Chat Noir gets close to some other girl... what's all that? Friends don't react that way about friends. It's amusing Marinette having to come to terms with the idea that the boy she loves is the boy she has been saying she doesn't love, and doesn't know what to do. But she's like, I don't even know what to think at this point. Meanwhile he's literally climbing and bouncing around the walls all over his room with excitement lol "She's going to get to know the real me!" She already knows Adrien fairly well. xD Ms. Bustier: Can you tell me who wrote 'I am a cat' ADRIEN YOU CAN'T BE OUTING YOURSELF NOW THAT LADYBUG KNOWS YOU DORK! "Meow meow!" Seriously, I'd like to think this is just Marinette's mind thinking these things, but it actually looks like it's really Adrien. And the look on her face in that moment is priceless, like "What have I done."

Honestly I feel like it must be such a shock. In her mind, she saw them as completely different people. Struggled so much to tell Adrien her feelings who behaved one way (who Adrien says himself is the real him. I think he's just a mix of both, like is the same with Ladybug and Marinette). Then when she's Ladybug she's dealt with all sorts of issues and things with Chat Noir that are entirely different from Adrien. Now suddenly, she has to get used to the idea that these two very different boys are actually the same. *runs into Adrien* "Sorry, I'm so uncomfortable... uh, I mean clumsy! Very clumsy." awww it's like Origins again! Love the throwback. But poor Marinette's seeing him acting like Chat in her mind (I love the filter to emphasize this) and after that she just can't deal and runs away. XD The way he gets up and throws his hands out to his side like "what did I do?!" cracks me up! Poor boy doesn't understand but dang lololol

I'm so glad Luka knows. Obviously, him knowing saved everything, but she also has things she can talk about with him that she can't with Alya. Tikki suggested talking to her about Adrien being Chat Noir, and Marinette knew she couldn't. So the next day, it's Luka that comes to her seeing her distraught and knows exactly what's wrong. "I'm under the impression that you don't hear the same song anymore when you look at Adrien." "Luka, have you ever thought you knew a person, and discovered that they had an unimaginable secret?" "Yes." "And has it not completely changed the way you see them? Because they are not the person that you knew anymore." "No, quite the opposite! After the surprise, it allowed me to get to know them better! And to love them even more..." I like this. He's pretty much helping her see the situation from a different perspective, one that she's still too stuck in that "surprise" stage to see. Now she gets to get over that stage and help her really see, thanks to Luka. Also the fact that based on this, you get the sense of she knows he knows, but they won't speak about it. Which I honestly really like, it kind of shows their deep level of understanding between them. I feel bad for Luka but there's nothing that can be done and he knows that.

Do you have to hurt me like this, writers of Miraculous? Ladynoir has been my favorite side of the ship of for the past 4 years. Chat Blanc had adorable Adrienette and a Marichat scene which I loved, but not really any solid Ladynoir. Then we get this! But what happens? It gets taken away because she had to reveal herself too even though she said she shouldn't. Dx To think we could've had episodes with these soft Ladybug-looking-at-Chat-Noir looks for awhile 😭It's like here, she's kind of able to blend Chat Noir and Adrien together and realize that she loves both. (I still think she's going to have to know by season's end anyway, based on the finale synopsis. By then, maybe something will change so she sees Chat differently due to Chat's efforts. So I just need to be patient a bit longer.) Ahem. Welp, I'm Adrien Agreste. Famous model. Images are all over Paris with my face on it, and I even just had a press conference where everyone was watching me. I'm supposed to be in my room right now, but my dad doesn't know that I'm not, as I sneaked out of my room to be Chat Noir. It's also nighttime, when I'm really not supposed to be outside and am likely to be seen with photos taken of me. But I'mma detransform and walk home, that sounds like a good idea! 👍 Seriously what in the world is that boy thinking in this moment?! When Adrien called Ladybug "m'lady" she knew she had to say something and was ready. Awwww but darn it Ladybug you know better than this! You might be ready, but the situation isn't ready yet! Blushing Adrien kills me oh my gosh! He didn't even blush at all in Chat Blanc! Now he's a blushing mess and I've been waiting for this for so long since it's always Marinette that blushes like crazy and I wanted it to be reciprocated! Why would you give this to us and then take it away?! Why?! AND THE ACTUAL HEARTBEAT! He's in such shock! He doesn't even know what to say, just freezes in place with his jaw dropped and his face as red as Nathaniel's hair! "Well... say something!" *silence and he looks like a deer in the headlights* Awww poor boy, at least Marinette's had a few days to process. He's like what is even happening right now it's her. But now she's shy because she's worried the silence means disappointment. :c "I just discovered that one of my best friends is the one that I love and admire more than anything in the world!" Awwww one of his best friends, that's so sweet x3 And it's so weird how this feels like one of Marinette's fantasies (like the one in Glaciator 2) only it's actually real. I don't know about you, but I'm really glad they went for a hug here instead of a kiss. It feels more slow that way, more realistic. In Chat Blanc, we were supposed to feel like some time had passed from them getting together, to Chat Blanc's akumatization. This time, this covered more of how Ladybug views and thinks of Chat Noir and Adrien being the same person, and what would cause her knowing him first to end badly. And in this case, it's not her knowing him that's bad, but her deciding to go against revealing herself because she knows who he is. Obviously, them dating would have to wait until Gabriel's not Shadow Moth anymore, but her knowing is super important for attacks and other situations. One of their problems is, when they both know, it clouds their judgement for some things, because they're too happy to think straight. xD

The way these two act is actually pretty telling. While the situation itself with them feels right (or right enough) based on how it's handled, especially in comparison to Chat Blanc, it still feels off. Like something's missing here. And then the way their Kwamis are, you just know this still isn't the right time.

Adrien: I'm so HAPPY and in love. Hearing this novel is so wonderful! Marinette: I'm so tired I just want to sleep right now when will this class end. Lol But awww the note passing is so adorable x3 The one disappointment I have is Alya and Nino not looking over like WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED but I mean, maybe we'll get that when we really have this moment. 🥲 Their. Phone. Conversation. Felt. So. Natural. And. CUTE! Oh gosh please please please, give us this for real soon. 😭 I think 5 years is long enough to wait. But I have to keep reminding myself that with each one of these what-ifs, you notice the situation gets better for them. And I think we're almost there. (I'll have a separate post about this in just a bit!) Also he's still blushing. He blushes like crazy every time he's around Marinette now. There was never a situation where he blushed like that around Ladybug or Marinette, and now here we are. Every scene he's blushing! x3 Okay what if: Marinette was the one to hang up instead of Adrien. Except, Gabriel still would know that somethings up with them and we'd probably get a close repeat Chat Blanc situation where he'd force her to break up with him. But maybe that time would be different since they both know about each other and would hopefully be more likely to communicate. Maybe. But this was probably the best scenario from the second Gabriel walked in that door and overheard. :/ Has he ever heard of knocking? Makes you wonder why he went in there originally though, doesn't it? If he sensed Adrien's feelings and wanted to know why he was so happy, that sucks. The animation in this episode is amazing and I'm loving the details. Like how Adrien just woke up so he's moving kind of sluggish and not fully aware yet. Adrien found out his mom's just lying there in an unknown state one second, then the next he finds out his dad is Shadow Moth. And no Ladybug there to be any kind of comfort this time. Thank goodness he akumatized him as Adrien and not Chat Noir. Here we are, seeing that zoom-in of Shadow Moth playing with his ring (that's not actually there, but just shows a force of habit). He does that whenever he thinks of Emilie, and a lot of the time that's when he's akumatizing someone or is about to akumatize someone. Like in his subconscious, it's his way of thinking "I almost have you back." In Mega Leech, he does that when Adrien ruined his plans. We all know Gabriel doesn't do anything, especially anything major, without it being a huge Shadow Moth scheme to try to get their Miraculous. And Mega Leech was not part of that plan. Adrien blew it for him, so he's thinking "I could've had you back had it succeeded." There's also something really significant with the rings we still don't know. As Amelie said, "Those jewels have always been in the Graham de Vanily family, not the Agrestes." Not to mention, he did have his ring stolen off his hand, I imagine something special like that, and having the last one, would cause a person to me more conscious of it to make sure it's still there. WOO PLAGG! He tried to Cataclysm Shadowmoth I'm so proud lol I LOVE THAT LUKA JUST KNOWS EVERYTHING OKAY 😭 I adore Luka. I love their friendship, it's just so sweet, caring, and it saved the world. What more could you want from a friendship? The animation when she's screaming "no" and wiggling around trying to break free O.o who animated this episode? I really want to know, it looks so good! Chat Blanc: Yeets Chat Noir across Paris into the Eiffel Tower. Ephemeral: Yeets Marinette across the room. Can this man stop yeeting these kids like that? Dude. I don't care if you think you're getting your new reality or whatever, the fact you think that's makes it okay.... x.x Luka bursting into the bakery is one of the best scenes this show has ever had. Joan of Arc? Interesting! I wonder if she went back to her own time after that and thought about this weird other Bug holder lol Chat Noir, why are you so shocked Viperion detransformed into Luka. You were the one to suggest him in the first place. 😂I guess it's the shock

of seeing someone detransform in front of him like that? It's amazing what Adrien would do for Plagg. When he has to eat that cheese, he acts like he's holding back throwing up omg poor boy "Chat, chat, CHAT CHAT !" This...this is beautiful. 👏👏👏 "It's very pretty! What was that?" I- This scene is one of my favorites of all-time. Not even joking. "What did you want to talk about, back on the Eiffel Tower?" "Ah! Nothing important. Let's keep falling." ":(" So um. That felt weird. Not sure if it's in a "foreshadowing that it's actually very important that that conversation takes place again, only later on" way or if it's a "I'm not even important enough for her to talk to me about something that seems urgent...:c" way. Ugh. The Ladybug and Su Han pound it is adorable and I love their bond being better, especially after losing Master Fu. But I really don't think he was wrong in this case. At least, she really does need to know. The situation they saw that day proves as much. Imagine something worse than that coming up? Like she said, she just couldn't let him know about her until Shadow Moth or any variants of him are no more. Overall I absolutely loved this episode, no question. Obviously very sad the reveal(s) and all didn't stick but now I feel like seeing awkward Marinette around Adrien and Adrien acting all casual with her just doesn't feel right anymore (I watched Felix and a part of Mega Leech to touch on parts of this post.) It felt super weird to see them not acting like they were here to me. Which I think goes to show how well done and natural they felt in Ephemeral! Gabriel Agreste is next week, and I'm looking forward to it! Honestly ngl I kind of like Felix's character in terms of how interesting he is. I'm looking forward to seeing how the interaction is between he and Adrien, and how Marinette/Ladybug will react to having to see him again. As well as of course hopefully some more info about Emilie and seeing what brought Felix and Amelie back to Paris!

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miraculouscontent · 3 years

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Didn’t Need Burrow (April 24th-May 3rd)

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Marinette is exposed to the world as Ladybug by the end of the series. This is largely so Adrien gets to bask in everyone knowing that HE ended up with Paris' protector on his arm, emphasizing her status as a trophy that he won.

This feels too likely, I hate it.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: After being badgered into trusting her with the Fox, Marinette tries to convince Alya that she can't expose herself as Rena Rouge any further, and should take advantage of the Fox's long-range capabilities to stay hidden. Alya dismisses the danger; if she tries hiding at all, it doesn't take long to reveal herself, claiming it's unheroic to hide. Shadowmoth then targets her personally, with Marinette taking the blame.

I WOULD EXCUSE THE FOX THING IF IT STAYED LONG RANGE BUT I’M WAITING FOR THEM TO RUIN IT

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Rather than outing Ladybug, Alya reveals *herself* as Rena Rouge. She claims that this is fine since Hawkmoth already knows her secret identity... and besides, it gives the LadyBlog more cred!

Because why not I guess, the bar for her is already so low.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Marinette will be forced to give up Guardianship/go through the memory wipe... but continue as Ladybug. This is mined for Sadrien AND resets LadyNoir; she no longer recalls all the annoying shit he's pulled, offering a fresh start. May lead into Reversed Rectangular Romance with Chat Noir pining after the old Ladybug while she develops a crush on her brooding partner. He's so ~dark~ and ~mysterious~ and gives her such ~wistful looks~!

Marinette gets to give up guardianship but at what cost. (also, that last line about Chat being dark and brooding)

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: In a Shocking Twist, Emilie is revealed to have been evil and manipulative like Chloe/Lila, and presented as solely responsible for her husband's jerkassery. This sets up GabNath as endgame with Gabriel absolved for all his misdeeds. (Any similarities between Emilie and her son's behavior are summarily ignored.)

Because Adrien is male, obviously. He gets a pass.

Anonymous said:

Didn't need the Burrow: A lot of Adrien's supposed childhood friendship with Chloe was actually with Zoe. Which is supposed to give the new character some instant connections and serves as another proof of Chloe being irredeemable. Bonus: Marinette finds out and whether or not she spills the beans, it will be something she'll get called out for.

So, either a retcon or Adrien comes off as even more of a liar in “Origins.”

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Su-Han will tell Marinette outright that her responsibilities mean she's not allowed to be happy. This is used to garner sympathy for HIM - Isn't it sad how his duties have completely consumed his life? Clearly he needs help learning how to unwind and relax! Meanwhile Mari's drowning in the background, but this isn't about HER, now is it?

I’M SO SAD

WHYYY

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien discovers Gabriel's secret and hides the truth, forbidding Plagg from telling anyone. Not just to protect his father/family, but because he's not ready to stop being Chat Noir. No villains means no reason for heroes, and he doesn't even know his lady's secret identity yet--! Naturally, his reasoning is treated as totally understandable and sympathetic, even as he enables the conflict to continue indefinitely.

“CHAT BLANC” VERSION 2.0 I HATE IT DX

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Hawk/Shadowmoth starts aiming to *kill* the exposed/temp heroes in order to prevent them from potentially joining battles. This only happens during akuma fights (so that it falls upon Ladybug to 'set things right' with her powers). Chat Noir makes minimal (if any) effort to protect them, relying upon his 'partner' to carry the day instead and bring them back.

Ladybug: *trying to save everyone*

Chat Noir: *filing his claws in the background*

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Marinette will be pressured to make others permanent heroes and let them have their Miraculi full-time. This sets up for Hawkmoth to eventually get his hands on the Miracle Box, meaning any Miraculi that haven't been distributed are now in the villains' clutches. Not only does this dramatically cut down her pool of allies, Marinette gets to be guilt-stricken over failing all her duties and not listening to their demands while she had the chance.

Marinette, you’re such a fAilUrE as guardian!!

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Zoe will turn out to be another love interest for Adrien - only it's as the New-Bee with *Chat Noir*, enabling the dreaded Reversed Romo-Rhombus dynamic with Ladybug becoming jealous of their chemistry.

girls are such jealous types, haven’t you guys heard? :)

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Ladybug gets a new default look (for the sake of selling more ML merch in Real Life), trading the spotted onesie for another form-fitting spandex suit that 'highlights her feminine charms' even more. This is treated as a sign of her 'growing up'.

wow i hate it

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Alya shipping Marinette with both Adrien and Chat Noir after finding out her identity.

I am 100% not here for shipping shenanigans.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Alya will be responsible for leading Lila to suspect that Marinette and Ladybug are connected. Though Alya may actually *realize* that she slipped up, she won't warn Marinette about the potential security breach, not wanting her to get upset/any more paranoid than she already is.

And of course, this will be used to make people “sympathize” with her. See, she cAreS about Marinette’s feelings, how can you be mad at her for this??

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: There will be more plots where Marinette's 'lesson of the week' is that she must learn how to better control and suppress her emotions, and that she is literally not ALLOWED to be upset because Hawk/Shadowmoth will win if she does. At the same time, Adrien is encouraged to marinate in his own unhappiness over Ladybug not giving in to his advances. If the danger involved ever comes up, it's presented as purely Ladybug/Marinette's fault for rejecting him.

I’m starting to think some of you are ZAG insiders because wow that sounds likely. DX

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: A recurring theme in episodes featuring the 'girl squad' will be Marinette meddling too much, as her efforts to help them cross boundaries THEY aren't comfortable with. If she dares to bring up their past insistence that friends don't keep secrets, they'll call her out as a hypocrite while refusing to acknowledge their own hypocrisies.

“Marinette’s boundaries? Who??? No, Marinette, what about THEIR boundaries???” - the writers

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien will feel sorry for Chloe and regret the role he played in her losing her Miraculous. This is mainly a vehicle to help explain why everything that went wrong with her/Queen Bee is totally, 100% Marinette/Ladybug's fault, along with showing how forgiving Adrien is and how he 'sees the best in everyone', and is clearly right to do so. Bonus: this is combined with him distrusting the NewBee for not being Chloe/making her jealous.

*sigh*

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Chloe will get akumatized out of anger over the New Bee, and Ladybug is blamed for her insensitivity/forced to apologize to her.

I’m still stunned at the mental gymnastics they go through to make Marinette/Ladybug apologize to people.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Su-Han will confirm the popular fan claim that Ladybug and Black Cat bearers are, in fact, soulmates/bound together by destiny. Chat Noir gleefully rubs this in Ladybug's face; her disbelief and horror is played entirely for laughs at her expense. Adrien's behavior escalates further afterwards, bolstered by the knowledge that it doesn't matter how shitty he gets, as she belongs to him regardless.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: In addition to confirming the notion that Ladybugs and Black Cats are 'meant to be', it's revealed that other Miracli are destined soulmates, like Foxes and Turtles or Butterflies and Peacocks, and other random Miraculi pairings that 'coincidentally' align with various official ships.

brb, need to step away to scream on my porch

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: At least one episode will have Marinette mess up a potion, preventing her and the other heroes from enjoying its benefits during a big fight. This is blamed either on her anxiety causing her to overthink it or on her being a poor student, lamenting the fact that she didn't have more time with Master Fu. (Bonus if Su-Han takes advantage of this to slam Fu; extra bonus points if Mari defends him by insisting *she* was the one who screwed up, not her master.)

It’s like a main course of Marinette blame, oh my god.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Su-Han will make various sexist comments about Marinette and the other heroines, implying that they were all poor choices Because Girl. Since nothing says 'Girl Power' like insisting they must prove themselves to doubtful men who will never fully accept them. After all, Marinette is the only one who ever learns lessons; therefore, Su-Han will never grow out of his 'old-fashioned views'.

And when the writers are called out, they’ll go, “bUt hE’s jUst oLd fAshiOned”

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien gets his Ring revoked by Su-Han for misbehavior. This is depicted as a terrible miscarriage of justice, and Marinette must convince Su-Han to return the Ring without learning who Chat Noir is. The more terrible the inciting act, the bigger the bonus points; did he skip another battle like Glaciator? Pull another Syren-level stunt? Cataclysm another innocent? Who cares? Sadrien is Sad, and that's the biggest crisis of all...

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien pulls another Syren-level stunt (or worse); rather than holding him responsible, Su-Han berates Marinette for her poor leadership and failure to keep him in line. Bonus if she confides/vents to Alya afterwards only for Alya to AGREE with Su-Han that she's failed at being a good partner to Chat Noir. Fever Mode activates if Alya implies Marinette's failure is due to her inability to admit her feelings for Chat Noir and/or confess to Adrien.

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Alya will pull an Adrien re: Lila, refusing to openly support Marinette against her. She'll claim that they need to 'gather evidence' first before exposing her to everyone. In practice, this means that Alya is willing to continue feigning ignorance, pretending that she's taken in by Lila's lies, while Marinette continues to suffer since she won't play along. Any evidence-gathering we see Alya engaging in is minimal, if she's shown doing it at all.

This is 150% one of the most accurate Alya-Lila confrontations I’ve seen from these predictions.

I hate it.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: When confronting Lila, Alya will insist that 'Ladybug told me herself' that they aren't friends. Lila attempts to convince her that Ladybug is lying to try and protect her; this either works or spurs Alya to declare that LB 'hates liars', making her suspicious of Marinette's potential connections to the superheroine.

Alya

Alya why

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Alya will only treat Marinette with anything approaching a veneer of respect while she's Ladybug. (As in 'Transformed/wearing the spotted suit/actively superheroing'.) Her behavior towards her 'regular BFF', meanwhile, will continue to degrade.

and, as a alternative:

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Having learned that Marinette = Ladybug, Alya shows less and less respect towards the superheroine. (Not that she displayed much in the first place, but you know what they say: familiarity breeds contempt. And Alya's convinced that she knows her SO WELL, despite all signs to the contrary...)

Thanks. Hate them both. T_T

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Alya will end up outing Ladybug in a moment of anger. Though this is treated as impulsive and spur-of-the-moment, the act itself hints otherwise. (For example, she posts it on the LadyBlog; that post had to be *written up* first, and she likely had to think about what evidence she'd use to back up her claim... Not to mention if she includes pictures or video. Showing that Alya thought about it well before her 'tipping point', no matter how she claims otherwise.)

okay but you missed the part where Marinette is blamed for it--

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Tikki's comments about kwamis not understanding love are foreshadowing that they will later claim that Ladybug and Chat Noir's relationship has shown them what true love is. Because none of the other relationships they've ever seen or experienced in their long, looooooong history compare to the Four-Cornered F**kery.

Tikki sure knew a lot about love when she commented on all of Marinette’s love issues.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Kagami will come to regret 'impulsively' breaking up with Adrien for being a lying jerkface, while Luka moves on and finds happiness with somebody else with relative ease. Because guys are allowed to move on with their lives while girls have to wallow in the miserable mires of wish-you-were-(still)-mine. Woes--!

no but see Adrien is “worthy” of love while Marinette isn’t

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Marinette is either responsible for the secret Juleka's keeping (such as trusting her with a Miraculous) or inadvertently sets Rose on its scent in the first place, making her *supposedly* responsible for the strife which follows.

We already know that it’s not Juleka’s secret at least but Marinette could absolutely still set Rose off.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Marinette will be taught techniques/given a power-up that shuts off her emotions completely, or simply reaches the point where she figures out how to do so on her own. This is ultimately shown to be a bad thing/another mistake not because of the toll it takes on her psyche, but because the fully repressed Marinette/Ladybug no longer has any interest whatsoever in Adrien, and *we can't have THAT!*

Us getting to see Marinette not crushing on Adrien... but at what cost?

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Alya posts more embarrassing content on the LadyBlog, making it look like Ladybug keeps screwing up/making mistakes. Marinette asks her to stop, worried that she's undermining people's faith in her; Alya blows off her concerns and accuses her of getting a swelled head/becoming a 'control freak' about her image, insisting it's no big deal if people see she's human while refusing to treat her as such. (Meanwhile none of Chat Noir's mistakes/misbehavior make it onto the blog.)

“Bonus” if Alya gets particularly huffy because it’s jOunrAliSm and she’d be bIAsEd if she took down something that made her fRiEnD uNComOFTablE.

elflynns-horde-of-stuff said:

Don't need a burrow: The upcoming episode "Guiltrip" is gonna be 50% Sadrien. And we won't even get any new developments on his character for it.

so the usual

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: It's revealed that Ladybug holders are 'natural good luck charms' for everybody around them, but are punished by karmic backlash for even the *slightest* hint of selfishness (or self-consideration). Hence Marinette's whole plight, which is still presented as her fault for not being able to reach an impossibly perfect ideal. (Anything we learn about Black Cat holders, meanwhile, is purely for Agrestangst and has no bearing on anything observable within the show itself.)

Honestly, with the bad luck Marinette had in “Origins,” you’d think she’d be meant for the cat and been taught about the values of destruction and just being able to Go Off on people, or how to spin her bad luck into something good (or the black cat miraculous in general helps her channel her bad luck, such as making her Cataclysm stronger or being able to give her bad luck to others).

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: The show ends with Marinette and Adrien getting together, with Marinette declaring that everything she went through was worth it and that she's 'incredibly lucky' -- that the fact fate brought them together is 'nothing short of Miraculous!'

The sheer level at which I just cringed in immeasurable.

Anonymous said:

Didn't need the Burrow: A S5 episode will drop before S4 is finished.

Oh! Ahaha, we’ve got a wavelength, anon! I actually already added that one at some point.

Anonymous said:

Didn't need the Burrow: The series will not really make Rose/Juleka canon. They will imply it but the official language used in the episode will be "best friends". Yet on Twitter the creators will pat themselves on the back repeatedly for it

I mean, this already partially happened in “Reflekdoll” so--

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: It'll be confirmed beyond any reasonable doubt that Adrien 100% knows about Marinette's crush when he uses it to manipulate her. Plagg comments on it, and Adrien affirms that he knows, but her feelings don't compare to his own for Ladybug. ('And aren't worth sparing' goes unsaid, but is naturally implied.) Naturally, his manipulation of her is treated as 'clever', and any pain or mortification she feels as a result is just gravy.

Anonymous said:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien reveals to Plagg (and the audience) that he's fully aware of Marinette's crush, but refuses to acknowledge it because he doesn't want to 'crush her dreams', comparing it to how Ladybug keeps rejecting him. Making the situation entirely about HIM and how HE feels, even showing some resentment towards her for HAVING that crush for HIM to deal with. Marinette and her feelings are painted as just an ANNOYANCE that he's ignoring, heedless of the impact upon her.

wow i hate them both

thank you, both of you

</3

#category: salt #Didn't Need Burrow

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miraculousalexa · 3 years

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If Chat Noir expresses what he feels deep down

Ladybug: Hey cat!

Chat Noir: Hey m'lady!

Ladybug: what's bothering you?

Chat Noir: nothing...

Ladybug: it doesn't look like it

Chat Noir: okay, I feel like you've replaced me with Rena

Ladybug: no I never did that... She's here to replace me if something happens to me

Chat Noir: so she knows your identity?

Ladybug: yeah kinda..

Chat Noir: I was here from the start though

Ladybug: yeah I know...

*both of them were mad at each other and they started to raise their voice*

Chat Noir: if she knows your identity, it's fine. But if I know your identity, it's not fine? For heaven's sake you're the gaurdian

Ladybug: I didn't have a choice.. I had to lie to everyone, to my friends, to my family, I was going through a breakup because of this secret shit and did you know how it hurt me?

Chat Noir: I was here to help you! Plus even I went through a breakup recently because of the same reason.. Do you know how it hurts to have people around you a the time but still feel lonely?

Ladybug: Chat-- I--

Chat Noir: What's the point Ladybug? I lost my mom a year back, my dad became overprotective and never let me leave the house, even for school. He made me take a heckload of classes, Chinese classes, fencing classes, piano lessons and so on. People think that I have a freaking amazing happy life but I don't. My friends are feeling guilty because they are not able to stand up to my dad. So in the end I just became the mask which I'm wearing all the time! I literally lost myself. Then there came this miraculous job and I have plagg with me who makes me smile everytime. I get to fight supervillains with you and be myself. I thought that atleast I was important to you but looks like I'm not. No it's not your fault Ladybug, it's all mine. It's my fault that I expected too much.

Ladybug: Chat I-

Chat Noir: you know why Master Fu chose us? To get through stuff together as a team. A goddamm team. He didn't give us the Miraculous to leave me in the dark and get help from another miraculous holder who wasn't selected by Master. Forget it Ladybug, I thought you were different, but you are just like everyone else.

Ladybug: let me FREAKING EXPLAIN CHAT NOIR. You came to know my identity, you were akumatized, you literally wiped out the life from our planet and broke the moon into half.

Chat Noir: wait-- how? And again you didn't tell me that...

Ladybug: I WAS AFRAID THAT I WOULD LOSE YOU... I thought you would feel so guilty and give up the miraculous. I don't know how you were akumatized, because I think that it's not your fault, but it was something that my identity reveal started. Bunnix got me and asked me to capture the akuma. You were so cold and sad then. I never wanted to see you like that.

Chat Noir: Well now you will...

*Chat extended his staff and disappeared into the night while Ladybug hugged her knees and started crying*

Ladybug: I'm so sorry Chat Noir, whatever I did was wrong. You didn't know who my heart skipped a beat when Chat Blanc said "it's our love that did to this world m'lady". I wasn't able to be so open with you later on because I didn't wanna hurt you again. I relied on Rena because being the amazing friend, she looked into me deep down even when the world believed that I was fine. She helped me create the charms and she helps me get out of places whenever there's an akumatization. I don't know what you are going through Chat Noir, but always know that you are irreplaceable no matter what happens, you not knowing my secret doesn't mean otherwise. I gave Rena the Miraculous permanently because I don't want her to make another mistake, like how she did with turtle miraculous. I'm so sorry Chat for making you feel this way. You always made me happy with the jokes you said, but k didn't know that you were hurting deep down too. You're right, we are partners, we are supposed to share everything. I just didn't wanna hurt you...

*Ladybug started to cry even more and she wasn't able to catch her breath*

Chat Noir: Hey m'lady....

*Chat Noir makes an appearance from the nearby rooftop*

Chat Noir: I heard whatever you've just said... I'm sk sorry m'lady for being angry on you..

Ladybug: you had the right to be angry on me.. and I'm so sorry for making you feel like I've replaced you..

Chat Noir: it's fine m'lady, I promise that we'll get through this. We'll defeat Hawkmoth and then we don't have to keep any secrets...

Ladybug: yeah I can't wait for that day to come soon. I'm glad that we worked this out.

Chat Noir: Yeah...

Ladybug: And thank you for opening up to me about whatever you were hiding.. I will always be with you Kitty Cat, I will never judge you, you can be real with me.

Chat Noir: Same goes for you, I'm here no matter what. Afterall we should help eachother to get out of this nightmare.

Ladybug: yeah you're right :)

Chat Noir: :)

#idk what i was thinking while writing this #this js how i fight lmao #someone please tell him about chat blanc #miraculous #miraculous ladybug #ladynoir #adrienette #ladybug #chat noir #chat Blanc

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lilithdusk · 3 years

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Avant que tout implose - partie 3

En écoutant durant la lecture “In cold light” de Vandur.

https://youtu.be/efQsk1xTc0A

Chat Noir était lui aussi paralysé. Il n'arrivait pas à croire ce qu'il avait sous les yeux. Ladybug avait toujours été synonyme de force, de justice, quelqu'un sur qui Paris pouvait compter peu importe à quel point la situation était dramatique. Mais à cet instant, il n'avait jamais vu l’héroïne de la capitale aussi vulnérable. Il n'avait jamais réalisé à quel point il avait mis sa partenaire sur un piédestal jusqu'à maintenant, alors qu'elle ressemblait à une petite fille, en proie à sa plus grande peur. Il se souvenait de la première fois que le marchand de sable l'avait touchée : elle était redevenue la Ladybug maladroite de leurs débuts et, même s'il savait parfaitement que ses peurs avaient changé, à cause de son nouveau rôle de gardienne, rien n'aurait pu le préparer à son double maléfique.

Derrière Ladybug s'approchait Chat Blanc, aux yeux d'un bleu glacial. Une boule d'énergie apparut au bout de ses doigts et grossit à mesure qu'il avançait. Il tendit sa main et le corps du héros bougea de lui-même. Il lança à son tour son cataclysme tout en s'approchant de la brune. Un bras autour de sa taille, ils esquivèrent l'explosion. Chat Noir baissa les yeux vers la brune et la découvrit en transe, les yeux maintenant fixés sur son pire cauchemar. Le héros la tenait dans ses bras et pouvait la sentir trembler de tout son être. Terrifiée, la jeune fille se laissa faire quand Chat Noir la porta et la hissa grâce à son bâton en hauteur, sur les toits. Chat Noir ne chercha pas à interroger Ladybug, elle aurait été incapable de lui répondre de toute manière. Alors qu'il les éloignait de la menace la plus dangereuse, le cerveau du jeune garçon tournait à plein régime. Son premier cauchemar à lui avait été une Ladybug qui le détestait et qui cherchait à le tuer ; et cela coïncidait avec ce qu'il venait de voir. Pourtant, il savait tout au fond de lui que c'était un cauchemar bien différent du sien. Celui de l’héroïne ne prenait pas appui sur un potentiel Chat Noir qui en viendrait à haïr sa Lady mais sur une peur fondée. Pourquoi était-ce Chat Noir akumatisé ?

La bague bipa et ramena le héro à la réalité. Il s'arrêta sur un toit à l'abri des regards et, après s'être assuré que Chat Blanc ne les avait pas suivis, il déposa délicatement Ladybug au sol. Une main autour de sa taille, il pressa sa peau, cherchant à avoir son attention. Ses yeux verts émeraude cherchèrent les siens -après tant d'effort pour ne pas avoir à les croiser ces derniers jours. Elle devait se ressaisir, lancer son Lucky Charm et capturer l'akuma ; mais avant tout, Chat Noir devait pouvoir s'éclipser et nourrir Plagg avant de reprendre le combat et ceci était impossible si Ladybug ne répondait plus.

- Ladybug, c'est une illusion. Il n'existe pas, je suis ici.

Quand enfin le regard de sa partenaire croisa le sien, Chat Noir retint un soupir de soulagement. Les lèvres de l’héroïne s'entrouvrirent pour une réponse à laquelle il ne s'attendait pas.

- Il a existé, chuchota-t-elle.

Les sourcils du blond se froncèrent. Si la situation entière ne l'avait pas rendu perplexe, sa réponse fit l'affaire pour rendre la chose encore plus irréaliste. Face à sa détresse, Chat Noir balaya toutes ses peurs, doutes, et douleurs pour se concentrer uniquement sur la jeune fille, comme il avait toujours fait, loyal par dessus tout. Sans lâcher son regard une seconde, il prit sa main et la posa sur sa joue. La combinaison de la jeune fille empêcha un contact plus intime, cependant cela suffit à Ladybug pour la réveiller de sa transe. Chat Noir posa une main sûre par dessus celle de sa partenaire et pressa légèrement ses doigts.

- C'est un cauchemar. Tu as été touché par le sable, ce n'est qu'une illusion. Je suis bien là.

L'adrénaline coulant encore dans les veines de l’héroïne aux points noirs, elle se trouva à agir par pur instinct. Elle entrelaça ses doigts à ceux de son partenaire, le cœur battant la chamade. Une boule au fond de la gorge, elle se força à parler.

- Chat... Je suis désolée, souffla-t-elle, la vois nouée d'émotions.

Ce n'était pas le bon moment pour faire ses excuses, Ladybug s'en rendit compte quand Chat Noir recula d'un pas et lâcha sa main. Sa bague bipa et Chat Noir retint un rire jaune. Seul un coin de sa bouche forma un bref rictus durant une demi-seconde.

- Mais pas assez pour me faire entièrement confiance.

Il n'attendit aucune réponse pour s'éclipser et gagner une ruelle, se détransformant. Ladybug, de son côté, détourna les yeux pour se concentrer à nouveau sur le vilain, le cœur lourd. Elle se persuada qu'ils auraient le temps de parler après le combat ; elle insisterait pour, qu'au moins, il entende ce qu'elle a à lui dire, ce serait à lui de décider ce qu'il veut faire par la suite. Elle l'avait mis sur la touche de bien trop nombreuses fois ces derniers temps, c'était à elle de jouer franc-jeu. Chat Noir déciderait en son âme et conscience. C'est pourquoi elle lança son Lucky Charm. Quand son partenaire la rejoignit, elle lui expliqua son plan avec l'objet qu'elle venait de recevoir et, à deux, ils regagnèrent la bataille. La bouffée de confiance que ressentait Marinette quant à l'idée de parler au plus vite à Chat Noir joua sur ses prises de décision ; et la jeune héroïne, d'habitude si prudente, se jeta sur le vilain à plusieurs reprises, ignorant la dangerosité de ses actions. Chat Noir, influencé par ses émotions et la situation dans laquelle ils étaient, préféra la patience et la couvrit. Quand cette dernière repéra une ouverture pour exécuter son plan, elle ne chercha pas un quelconque piège et lança l'offensive. Malgré tous leurs désaccords, Chat Noir continuait de lui vouer une confiance aveugle et obéit à son ordre. Il accéléra puis sauta du toit, à pleine vitesse, son cataclysme déclenchée. Ladybug activa le ventilateur portatif rouge couvert de pois noirs, ce qui déséquilibra le marchand de sable. Chat Noir, volant, tendit la main, près à attraper la peluche pour faire disparaître le sentimonstre quand il perçut du coin de l’œil une silhouette blanche. Il n'eut pas le temps de prévenir sa partenaire qu'un cataclysme blanc fit disparaître le Lucky Charm. Le marchand de sable regagna son équilibre et se retourna, croisant le regard du héros de Paris. Un sourire mauvais aux lèvres, du sable tomba sur Chat Noir pendant qu'il chutait.

***

Le silence. Adrien était pourtant habitué à ce dernier, devenu un repère dans sa solitude. Il arrivait même à les différencier : celui aigu, qu'il entendait dès qu'il rentrait chez lui, quand il n'était pas perturbé par la voix grave de son père ; un autre, plus agréable, lorsqu'il était en classe, entouré de ses amis, et qu'ils devaient rester silencieux pour une évaluation, Adrien ressentait alors un certain confort dans ces moments-là ; et le dernier, qu'il chérissait plus que tout, n'était qu'en présence de sa camarade de classe brune aux yeux bleus. Adrien se sentait en sécurité, comme s'il était sur une île déserte, bordée d'un océan d'un calme plat, Marinette à ses côtés. Les joues rosées, une mine amusée au visage, lorsque le soleil faisait briller ses mèches bleus ou quand ses yeux s'apparentaient à la lune, illuminant le monde ; Marinette était toujours là pour lui, comme une étoile guidant un marin dans l'obscurité. La jeune fille savait le réconforter, en classe tout comme lorsqu'il se présentait à son balcon, la nuit.

Cependant, le silence qui suivit sa chute fut lourd, si lourd qu'il crut avoir perdu l'audition. Peut-être était-ce dont cela, son pire cauchemar. Mais s'il devait deviner, Adrien n'aurait pas su quoi répondre. Il ne se connaissait pas, perdu entre ce que lui dictait son père et ce qui faisait battre son cœur. Sombrant dans l'obscurité, incapable de prendre appui sur un repère stable alors que son monde s'écroulait, quelque chose s'enroula autour de sa taille, s'apparentant à une corde, et qu'une épaule se glissa sous l'un de ses bras, le portant, il commença à contempler la situation. Il sentait sur sa joue, un souffle rapide et découvrit le visage de Ladybug à quelques centimètres du sien, pendant qu'elle l'éloignait du vilain, volant dans les airs grâce à son yoyo. Elle regardait droit devant elle, déterminée à prendre le plus de distance entre eux et leur ennemi. Quand Adrien tourna la tête vers le marchand de sable, ce dernier était si immobile que n'importe qui ayant oublié le combat, aurait pu le prendre pour une statue. Le blond n'eut pas le temps de plus y penser que ses pieds touchèrent le sol. Ladybug lâcha sa taille et fit un pas en arrière. Il ouvrit la bouche mais ne posa pas la question. Le choc sur le visage de la brune, mêlé à du chagrin, du regret et la compassion suffirent à Adrien pour baisser les yeux vers son corps, dénué de costume noir.

Adrien se figea, la respiration courte, la gorgé nouée, des fourmis dans les jambes. Il sentit le sol se dérober sous ses pieds et ce fut comparable à une chute durant une éternité. Toute la gravité de la situation le frappa en plein cœur : Papillon connaissait son identité. Papillon connaissait son identité. Papillon connaissait son identité. Avec sa notoriété, il ne tarderait pas à le trouver et le traquer pour son Miraculous, le jour durant. Ladybug avait raison, les identités devaient rester secrètes, peu importe à quel point cela le dévorait de l'intérieur, peu importe à quel point cela remettait en cause la confiance qu'il avait envers sa partenaire.

Un flash l'aveugla un instant et son cœur manqua plusieurs battements. Il leva les yeux, réalisant ce qu'il redoutait le plus. Ladybug connaissait son identité.

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gryffindorcls · 4 years

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When The Dust Settles

Happy Birthday to my amazing friend, @lalunaoscura! I love you, and I am so happy that you are a part of my fandom family! I hope you had an amazing day, and I hope you enjoy this angsty fluff with a little bit of hurt/comfort thrown in!

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AO3

FanFiction

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Marinette’s eyes flicked open. She groggily reached for her ringing phone and tapped the screen.

“Hello,” she answered, her voice a scratchy whisper.

“GIRL,” Alya yelled on the other line, “I have been trying to call you for the past twenty minutes!”

Pulling the phone away from her face, Marinette checked the time. “That’s because it’s one in the morning. I was asleep, and I didn’t hear the phone.”

Loud, incessant knocking sounded from the apartment below, causing Marinette to shake off her covers, climb down the ladder, and open the hatch on her floor. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes as the lights in her living room flicked on and her parents rushed to the door.

“MARINETTE!” her friend screamed on the other line, “Are you still there? Please don’t go back to sleep. This is really important.”

She once again put the phone against her ear. “Sorry! Someone was knocking on my door.”

“Yeah, that’s probably Mr. Agreste.”

“What?”

“Mr. Agreste has been knocking on all of our doors over the past hour. Apparently, he went to the hotel first. Then, he went to Nino’s house, and then he came to mine. I guess he finally made it to your place.”

“Why would Mr. Agreste send Nathalie out to knock on all our doors in the middle of the night?”

“He didn’t send Nathalie. Well, she’s with him, but he was there, too. In person.”

“That doesn’t make any sense.”

“Marinette, I know you just woke up, but I need you to not freak out. Adrien is missing, and Mr. Agreste seems really distressed about it. He’s been to all our houses asking if any of us have seen Adrien. I don’t think this is like the time he ran away on Christmas two years ago. This feels different.”

“But Adrien wouldn’t just disappear without…”

“Without telling you where he was going. I know.”

“Something must really be wrong. He might be hurt or in trouble. Alya, this isn’t like him!”

A sense of dread flooded Marinette’s brain as she strained to hear the conversation happening below. The sound of muffled voices beneath her floorboards and the thought of Adrien alone in the cold brought tears to her eyes.

Frantic thoughts raced around her brain. “Why didn’t he come to me? He’s my kitty. We’re partners. We’re supposed to trust each other!”

One year ago, Marinette accidentally learned that Adrien was Chat Noir. It happened when he came to patrol while having an emotional breakdown. She remembers holding him close while he told her about the amazing girl who sat behind him in class. Earlier that day, he’d realized that he’d fallen in love with her, and when he went to tell her, he saw the girl at a cafe with another boy. He’d thought that he was too late.

When he uttered the name “Marinette” under his breath between sobs, she knew immediately who was beneath the mask. At the time, the memory of seeing her partner as Chat Blanc had been fresh in her mind, and she knew that an Akumatized Chat Noir would bring the world to its untimely demise. Without hesitation, she called him by his civilian name, allowed her transformation to melt away, and did her best to calm the boy who wept in her arms.

Even to this day, she can still recall the anguished cries and rushed apologies that came from his mouth before she’d been able to tell him that she wasn’t dating Luka. After trying to move on from her crush on Adrien, she’d thought about trying to date Luka, but she quickly discovered that the love she felt for the musician was not romantic.

That night, Chat’s sorrow quickly turned to joy when he’d learned that she and Luka had been meeting as two friends in the cafe earlier that day. He then detransformed and professed his love for her. Marinette’s heart yearned to say yes and give into his declaration, but Chat Blanc’s words rang in her ears like church bells on a clear summer day.

“It was our love that did this to the world, my lady.”

With great difficulty, she explained to Adrien what she had seen when Bunnyx whisked her away to the bleak nightmarish future in which he’d been Akumatized. When she was finished, Marinette told him that she loved him, but she also told him that they had to wait until Hawkmoth’s defeat before they could finally be together as a couple. To her surprise, Adrien agreed, and to her delight, he vowed to never leave her side.

Over the past year, Adrien had been true to his word. Whether it was at school, at her house, in the park, or on patrol, they spent every possible moment together. Outside the masks, they had become inseparable, and inside the masks, they had become unstoppable. Although they could not fully act upon their feelings for each other, Marinette could sense Adrien’s unconditional love through every word he said and each action he performed. For a year, their closeness had been enough because it came with the hope of a brighter tomorrow.

Alya’s worried tone broke Marinette out of her reverie. “What’s happening on your end?”

She ran her fingers through her hair as she strained to hear the conversation between her parents and Mr. Agreste. “I’m not sure, but they’re still talking. They haven’t said anything to me yet.”

“So, you really don’t know where he is?”

“No, I don’t.”

“Nino and I are going out to search for him. Let us know if you want to meet up.”

“Okay.” Marinette choked back a sob. “Thanks for letting me know.”

“Oh, girl, please don’t cry,” Alya soothed, “We’ll find him. He’s alright. We’ll get him back to you in no time.”

“Yeah.”

“We will.”

“Thanks. I need to go now.”

“Marinette?”

“Yes?”

“You need to take care of yourself, as well. You know that right? Adrien wouldn’t want you to get hurt or sick.”

Tears began to flow freely down her cheeks. “I love him, Alya.”

Her friend sighed. “I know. We’ll get him back so you can tell him that in person. Okay?”

“Okay.”

“I’ll call you if we find anything.”

“Thanks.”

“Bye, Marinette. Please take care.”

“I will. Bye, Alya.”

Marinette pressed the ‘end call’ button on her phone and climbed down the ladder into the room below. She stood on the landing and sniffled, causing the adults to turn their attention towards her. Sabine rushed to her side and pulled her into a tight embrace.

“Is it true?” she croaked, “Is he missing?”

“Yes, Miss Dupain-Cheng,” Mr. Agreste replied, “My son seems to have run away. I’m trying to get to the bottom of it.”

Her blood began to boil at the thought of all the times Gabriel hadn’t paid attention to his son. When she and Adrien became closer after the reveal, her partner divulged all the details of his personal life. He told her everything.

Throughout the past year, Marinette had spent many nights feeling horrified by Adrien’s stories. She always knew that Mr. Agreste was not exactly the warmest person, but she never thought that he could be so neglectful and manipulative. She was ashamed that she had ever considered the man her “idol”, for she now knew that Gabriel was nothing more than a sorry excuse for a father and an all-around terrible human being.

Right now, something in her gut told her that his son’s disappearance was all Mr. Agreste’s fault. It had been the first time Adrien ran away, so why would this situation be any different?

She met Gabriel’s gaze. “It must be serious if you’re out looking for him.”

“Marinette,” her mother scolded, pulling away from the hug.

“I’m just surprised. I didn’t mean to be rude.” Sabine shot her a stern look, and Marinette released an audible sigh. “I’m sorry, sir.”

“Miss Dupain-Cheng,” Gabriel said, pressing his glasses against the bridge of his nose, “I can assure you that the safety of my son is my priority.”

Marinette looked down. “Of course, sir.”

“You don’t believe me.”

“No, sir, I do. I know you love him.”

“And I know you love him, as well. Probably, just as much as he loves you.”

Flurried thoughts flew through her brain as nervousness settled in her gut. “He can’t know that we’re in love. No one knows. We never said anything. Alya is the first person I told.”

She swallowed against a dry throat. “He’s a wonderful friend.”

“I was once a teenager who found love. I know how much you two care for each other, and I know that he talks to you. His safety is paramount, so, please, if you hear anything, come to my office. I’ll be expecting you.” Mr. Agreste turned on his heel, walked towards the door, and paused before crossing the threshold. “I trust you’ll make the right choice, Miss Dupain-Cheng. Goodnight.”

With Nathalie trailing behind him, Gabriel walked out the door and disappeared into the hallway. As Marinette watched his departure, more tears threatened to fall.

“Oh, Marinette,” Sabine said with outstretched arms, “Come here.”

She happily re-entered her mother’s embrace. “What if something happened to him?”

“He’s going to be okay.”

“I’m still worried.”

“And you have every right to feel that way.”

She pulled away from her mother. “I think I need some alone time.”

Sabine smiled and brushed a stray hair away from Marinette’s face. “Okay, sweetie. We’ll be right here if you need us.”

Marinette nodded, ascended the stairs, and closed the hatch behind her. She pressed her hands against her eyes, sunk to the floor, and cried.

“Adrien will turn up,” Tikki said, landing on her shoulder, “He’s tough, and he has Plagg. He may not show it all the time, but Plagg really cares about his holder. He would never let anything happen to him.”

“I can’t explain it.” Marinette wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. “I just know something is wrong. I have this feeling. My chaton would never leave without telling me where he was going. He’d never just leave me.”

“I know, but you need to calm your thoughts. We can’t risk having you get Akumatized.”

“I can’t wait until Hawkmoth is gone. Living in a world where being human turns you into a monster is a nightmare. That pile of trash wins every time someone is told that they can’t get angry or sad.”

“One day this will all be over.”

“That day can’t come soon enough. I would like to feel upset without the risk of being Akumatized. Wait!”

“Yes?”

“I don’t want to say it.”

“But it might be true.”

“I know, but if Adrien gets Akumatized as Chat Noir, then it’s all over. You, me, Paris...everything. And if it was just Adrien who had been Akumatized, then Plagg would have come here to tell us, and we haven’t seen him all night.”

“And you know that Adrien probably transformed before he left home.”

“I just hope we’re not too late.” Marinette looked up at her Kwami. “Tikki, we have to go find him.”

The tiny red being nodded. “Just say the words.”

“TIKKI, SPOTS ON!”

Once transformed, Ladybug climbed up the ladder, hopped onto her bed, and leaped through the windowed hatch that led her balcony. She unsheathed her yo-yo and opened her communicator.

After tapping a few buttons, she waited for the call to connect. “Come on, kitty. Please pick-up.”

“I’m right here, my lady,” a small, familiar voice said next to her.

She whipped her head around and searched until her eyes landed on her partner hiding amongst the shadows. “Chat Noir?”

“Yes.”

“Are you okay?”

“No.”

Ladybug rushed to his side and pulled him close. “What are you doing out here?”

“I’m trying to not get Akumatized,” he mumbled into her neck.

“What?”

“You told me how bad it was when you had to fight Chat Blanc. I came here to keep myself calm. I don’t want you to have to fight me.”

“Everyone has been worried sick!”

“I can’t go home.” Chat’s entire body drooped in her arms.

She pressed her cheek against his. “It’s freezing out here. I know the suits protect us, but you can’t be comfortable. Why are you sitting alone in the cold?”

“Because just knowing that you’re close by brings me peace. You’re my rock, my world, my everything.” His chest heaved. “Even though my life is falling apart, you’re this constant force that keeps me from breaking. If I focus on you, then everything will be okay in the end.”

“But why didn’t you come inside? You’re always welcome in my room.”

“I know, but I wanted you to have one last peaceful sleep before everything changed. You deserve that.”

“What are you talking about? Also, you know that my best nights are the ones where I fall asleep next to you.”

“I’m sorry, my lady. I’m just struggling a little bit right now.”

“Don’t struggle alone. Come inside, and let me hold you. Then, when you’re ready to talk, I will be here to listen.”

Ladybug pulled Chat to his feet, and he followed her without protest. Once inside, he collapsed onto her bed, and she tugged a blanket over both of them.

She detransformed, pulled him close, wrapped her arms around him, and allowed Chat to rest his head against her chest. “You should give Plagg a break.”

“Plagg, claws in,” he mumbled, letting the blinding green light of his detransformation fill the room.

His Kwami zipped into view. “It’s bad, pigtails. It’s really bad this time. This is probably one of the worst things that could have happened.”

Marinette looked at the trembling boy in her arms. “Is he going to be okay?”

“One day, yes. Tonight, no. He’s not going to be okay for a while.”

“Is he hurt?”

“Physically he’s fine, but emotionally...he’s going to need you.”

“Adrien, you know I’ll always be here for you. No matter what happens, I will never leave your side. You made me that promise once, and you stayed true to your word. Now, it’s my turn to return the favor.”

He nodded. “I did that because I love you.”

Her heart skipped a beat. “I love you, too, Adrien. I always have.”

“And he was the reason we couldn’t be together.”

“Who? Hawkmoth?”

“Yeah. Stupid Hawkmoth. Guess that’s all going to change now...well, if you’ll still let me date you, that is. You might hate me when this is all over.”

“Adrien, I could never hate you. I lo...wait. Are you upset with Hawkmoth?”

“Oh, we’re upset with Hawkmoth, alright,” Plagg growled, “Just say the word, kid, and I’ll take care of it.”

“Plagg, no,” Adrien whimpered, “We need to do it the right way...whatever that is.”

Marinette’s heart started to race. “Hold on. Does that mean you know who Hawkmoth is?”

“Please,” he pleaded, “I just need a few more minutes where things are the same between us. Please.”

“I…”

“Please. I need this. About two hours ago, my life was ruined. Please, Marinette. Can we just be us for a little while?” His voice began to crack while he spoke, “I promise I’ll tell you everything. I just need a few minutes.”

Marinette’s heart broke at the sound of his voice. “Oh, chaton, come here.”

“Thank you, my lady. I-I promise I’ll…”

“I know...shhh. Take your time. I’ll be here when you’re ready.”

As she held him, Marinette ran her fingers through Adrien’s soft golden locks. Her shirt quickly became damp from her partner’s quiet tears. When he shivered, she squeezed him even tighter.

“I’m sorry,” he whispered.

She rested her chin on the top of his head. “Why are you sorry? You didn’t do anything wrong.”

“I made you worry. I can tell you’ve been crying. I should have called you, but I thought I was making the right choice. Then again, I don’t know what’s right or wrong anymore.”

“I don’t want to push you before you’re ready, but I really need to know. Who is Hawkmoth?”

“He’s a monster.”

“I know, but who is he?”

“Why don’t you ask the man who I call ‘father’?”

Marinette’s blood froze upon hearing his implication. “I...what? No, you couldn’t possibly mean...he...that’s...I...”

Adrien sat up and held his legs against his chest. “Do you remember when Lila stole the Grimoire, and you were trying to figure out why my family had it? What if I told you that you should have listened to your instincts?”

“Your dad is Hawkmoth? How? Why? Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

“He was just here looking for you. Hawkmoth was inside my house?”

He scoffed. “My father was probably just making sure that I didn’t tell anyone his secret.”

Marinette did her best to control her breathing. “But how did you find out? Was it an accident?”

“No, he brought me into his office. He said that it was time for me to join him and that he wanted to tell me everything.”

“But why is terrorizing Paris?”

“He’s told me that he wants our family to be complete again. I think he wants to use our Miraculouses to find my mom.”

“And it’s really him?”

“Yup. I saw the Butterfly Miraculous, and I met Nooroo. He even showed me how to get into his lair.”

“You saw his lair?”

“No, I left before he had the chance to finish explaining. I ran back to my room, transformed, and came here.”

“Oh my God…”

“Marinette, I feel so lost.” He began to cry again. “How am I supposed to live in that house knowing that monster is sleeping right down the hall?”

She paused for a moment before taking his hand and looking him in the eyes. “You don’t.”

“What do you mean ‘I don’t’? I’m his son. As much as I would like to, I can’t just stay here forever.”

“Adrien, you seem to be forgetting that we are Ladybug and Chat Noir. If there is anyone in this city who can take care of this problem, it’s us.”

He pulled his hands away and hugged himself. “You mean you want us to fight him? I don’t know if I can do that.”

She nodded. “If it comes to fighting, then, unfortunately, yes. He has to be stopped.”

“I don’t want to fight my dad.”

“I know, but we can try and talk to him first. Maybe if he knows the truth, he’ll be willing to work with us. Now that we know what he wants, we could help him come up with a better solution to find your mom. You’re his son, and he loves you.”

“I know he loves me, but I don’t think my dad is exactly stable right now. When he sat me down, he kept talking about changing the past and erasing mistakes. I think he wants to mess with time. He thinks that he can do anything right now because when he changes the timeline, everything will be different. Paris will have never had a Hawkmoth, and none of us will remember any of this.”

“He wants to change history?” Visions of Bunnyx begging for help and Chat dressed in white invaded her thoughts. “Time is a very delicate thing.”

Adrien looked down. “From what you’ve told me, I know. I’ve had a few hours to think about this. You said that when I was Akumatized in the other timeline, I told you that everything went wrong when Hawkmoth found out. I’m starting to think that he figured out who I was and Akumatized me anyway. That means that he doesn't care what he does.”

“We still have to try.”

“How do we know it’ll be different this time? I can’t get Akumatized.”

Marinette paused and allowed her mind to run through a dozen different scenarios. Her eyes scanned the room as she desperately searched for a solution. Her gaze eventually landed on the Miracle Box.

She reached out, lifted his chin with her index finger, and smiled. “It’ll be different because this time we’ll have help.”

“What do you mean?” he asked.

“When I fought Chat Blanc, I didn’t see any of the other holders when I found the underwater statues. That means that we probably fought him alone.”

“What does that mean for us now?”

“We need to distribute the Miraculouses to the other holders tonight. We will tell our allies to gather on top of the Arc de Triomphe before dawn and wait for our signal. Tomorrow morning, we will infiltrate Hawkmoth’s lair and have Pegese transport the other holders to our location. Once that’s done, we will confront your father.”

“But how will we get into his lair without getting caught on the security cameras first? My dad has his office bugged, and I’m sure we want the element of surprise on our side.”

“Didn’t Max give you a program that could pause the image on the security cameras? He gave you that flash drive after you had that disastrous impromptu party two years ago?”

Adrien smacked his forehead. “You’re right! He did. But how are we going to make sure that my dad goes down into his lair? People don’t get Akumatized every day. It’s only when he feels a really powerful emotion. He ignores the smaller ones.”

Marinette closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “I can guarantee that there are going to be at least a half a dozen people who are going to be mad enough to get Akumatized, and they’ll all be waiting on top of the Arc de Triomphe tomorrow morning.”

“What?”

“All of those people are our friends. You don’t know all of their identities yet, but they all know Adrien Agreste. Trust me, when they find out that your dad is Hawkmoth, they will be livid.”

“Are they really going to be mad enough for my dad to want to send out a butterfly?”

“Yes.”

“We have to do this, don’t we?”

“Yes.”

“I’m scared,” he whispered.

“I know,” she replied, “So am I, but we won’t be alone. We can do this.”

“I trust you, my lady.”

Marinette climbed down the ladder, crossed her room, and grabbed the Miracle Box. When she returned to her bed, she handed Adrien several boxes, asked him to transform, wrote down her plan in his communicator, and sent him off to deliver his half of the Miraculouses.

Once Tikki was fed, Marinette transformed, grabbed the rest of the Miraculouses, hopped onto her balcony, and swung off into the night. One by one, she delivered each box to its respective holder and carefully explained her plan. She told each person that she would be sending Pegese a set of coordinates. He was to then look up the location, wait five minutes, and then transport the heroes into Hawkmoth’s lair.

After two hours, she finally returned to her balcony. Unfortunately, the task took longer than she’d expected because Nino and Alya had still been running around the city looking for Adrien. When she detransformed, the bright pink light illuminated the tiny space, revealing a hunched figure sitting in the shadows.

“I knew you’d be back before me. Sorry, I should have called. Wait...why are you waiting outside?” Marinette pulled her partner to his feet.

“You weren’t home,” he mumbled.

“You’re not even transformed! It’s cold out here, Adrien!”

“I don’t feel it.”

“You and I both know that isn’t true.”

He sighed and walked away from her. “I detransformed so I could feed Plagg. I haven’t fed him all day, and he’s been surprisingly quiet about it. I was just waiting for you to come back so I could say goodnight.”

Marinette crossed her arms. “Excuse me?”

“What?”

“You are not going home.”

“We have to sleep. I can barely walk straight anymore.”

“You’re sleeping here.”

His body straightened. “You...you still want to be near me? My father is a monster.”

“But you’re not.” She moved towards him and took his hand. “You’re my chaton, and I...I love you.”

He squeezed her hand. “I love you, too, my lady. More than anything.”

“Then follow me.”

“Always.”

She dragged him through the hatch and onto her bed. Marinette once again wrapped the two of them underneath her blanket and held him close.

“Marinette?” His voice sounded small.

She rubbed small circles on his back. “Yes?”

“Thank you.”

“I will never leave you, Adrien.”

They didn’t speak again for the rest of the night. The only sound that Marinette could hear was the steady thumping of Adrien’s heart as she snuggled further into his chest. She eventually fell into a light, restless sleep.

She awoke to the sound of her alarm piercing through the silence. The world was still dark, but the anticipation of what was to come made her feel unnaturally awake.

Adrien sat up and groaned. Seeing the puffiness around his eyes made Marinette reach out, place her hands on his cheeks, and place a gentle kiss on his forehead.

“We need to go,” she said, pushing the hair away from his eyes.

He took a shaky breath. “Lead the way.”

The duo transformed and climbed onto the balcony. In the distance, a brilliant sunrise was starting to take over the sky.

Ladybug and Chat Noir bounded across the rooftops until they reached the Agreste mansion. Once there, they slipped through Adrien’s bedroom window and got to work. While Chat began activating Max’s program, Ladybug sent a message to Rena Rouge. When she received confirmation that all the holders were assembled on top of the Arc de Triomphe, she turned to Chat.

“Are you almost finished?” she asked.

“Yeah. Luckily, he made this pretty user-friendly. I just need another minute.” He clicked a few more things on his screen and got up from his desk chair. “Okay, we’re all set.”

“You’re sure you remember how to get into your dad’s lair?”

“That entire conversation has been burned into my mind. He showed me what to press on the painting and everything. I can get us in.”

Chat Noir walked towards his bedroom door and beckoned for Ladybug to follow. Silently, they walked down the stairs and into his father’s empty office. They padded across the room and stood before the towering portrait of Mrs. Agreste.

Ladybug watched in awe as Chat pressed in three tiles until an audible clink and hiss could be heard from the ground beneath them. She grabbed his hand as they slowly descended into the depths of the house.

A long clear tube lowered them into a cavernous room filled with trees and vaulted paths. When the elevator door opened, they tentatively stepped onto the metal bridge.

She scanned her surroundings “I can’t believe this was beneath your house the entire time.”

“Neither can I,” he scoffed.

“This must stretch across the street. How much property does your father own?”

“Too much apparently.”

Ladybug unsheathed her yo-yo, opened her communicator, and sent the lair’s coordinates to Pegase. “Alright, our fellow holders are about to learn Hawkmoth’s identity, so it’s only a matter of time before your dad makes his way down here.”

He nodded. “Okay.”

“We shouldn’t be out in the open when he comes down. Do you see any place for us to hide so we can catch him off guard?”

Chat looked around and pointed to something protruding from the ground in the distance. “Will that work?”

“Good eye, kitty. Let’s go.”

They carefully made their way across the expanse until they were confronted by the large metal canister that lay illuminated in the middle of a root system.

Chat circled the ornate cylinder. “My dad is so weird. What is this thing, and what does it have to do with him being Hawkmoth?”

“I have no idea.” Ladybug ran her hand over the gold filigree.

“Honestly, none of this makes sense. How is any of this supposed to help him find my mom? I have so many questions.”

“And you will have the chance to ask them when this is all over.”

“I hope so because…”

Chat was cut off by the sound of metal sliding and locking into place. His eyes widened when they landed on the cannister’s contents.

He slowly sunk to the ground, clutching his chest as an anguished howl passed over his lips.

“It’s her,” he wailed, “This is what he wanted to show me. She isn’t lost. She was here the whole time, and she’s gone!”

Ladybug got onto her knees, snaked her arms around her partner, and held him as sobs violently racked his body. “I’m so sorry.”

“I’m losing everyone today. I’m losing my father. My mother is already gone.”

“You never know. It looks like she may just be asleep. We could go to the Temple of the Guardians, and we could…”

“NO! It doesn’t matter because when today is over, I will have no one. I will be alone.” He dropped his voice to a pained whisper before continuing. “When this is over, I won’t have a family anymore.”

Ladybug’s head snapped towards him. “What did you just say?”

“My mother is asleep in a metal coffin. My father has been terrorizing Paris for the past two years. When this is over, I’m going to have no one left.”

Hurt flooded her chest as she pulled away from their embrace. “How dare you say that?”

“It’s true!”

“No, it’s not!”

“I WILL BE ALONE!”

“YOU WILL HAVE ME!”

They fell into a tense silence as her final words reverberated throughout the room. Her chest heaved as the lingering echoes of their altercation died in the cavernous space. Hot tears ran down her cheeks while she searched for the next thing to say.

“You will have me,” she said quietly, once again pulling him into her arms, “Does my love mean nothing to you?”

He wept into her shoulder. “But everyone always leaves...no matter how much they love me.”

“I won’t. I will do everything in my power to stay right next to you. I meant it when I said I would never leave you.”

“That’s only if I can keep you safe.”

“We will keep each other safe. We are a team, chaton.”

“But what if we’re separated?”

“Then we will find a way back to each other, just like we always do. We will always be together.”

“We’re not together. He kept us apart.”

She shook her head. “No, we’ve always been together. You’ve always been my other half. We just had to wait a little while to show our love to the rest of the world.”

He rested his forehead against hers. “But we didn’t even express our feelings when we were alone. There was never an opportunity to show you how much I love you.”

“You showed me your love by staying by my side.”

“Fear was always standing in our way. It kept us apart.”

“No, it kept us hidden. It kept us safe.”

“I don’t want to hide anymore, my lady.”

“We don’t have to, mon minou.”

He choked back a sob. “We don’t.”

She pulled away and placed a hand on his cheek. “When the dust settles--when this fight is over--we will be together. We will be free to love each other. Are things going to get harder before they get easier? Yes, but I will be with you every step of the way. Adrien, we are going to have the most amazing life together. We’re going to go on dates. We’re going to be stupidly in love. And one day, we’re both going to be a mess at our wedding. Alya and Nino are going to take videos of it and tease us with them for the rest of our lives. Then, when we have kids, we’ll gross them out by kissing each other in the kitchen while we cook dinner. We will finally have the chance to just be us.”

“You want to marry me?”

“One day, yeah.”

“And you want to have kids?”

“Three.”

He laughed through his tears. “Do they have names?”

She nodded. “Emma, Hugo, and Louis.”

“I love them already.”

“I love you, and you’re going to be an amazing father one day.”

“I didn’t exactly have the best example.”

“But he doesn’t have your heart.”

“No, but you do. My heart is, was, and forever shall be yours.”

Ladybug’s breath hitched. “Kiss me, my prince.”

His lips brushed against hers. “As you wish, my lady.”

Not wanting to wait any longer, she crashed her lips onto his. Her hands moved to the back of his head while his arms encircled her waist.

Like getting caught in the surge of a powerful wave, she was overcome by the passion he poured into the kiss; nonetheless, she found herself immediately addicted to his taste. She yielded under his touch and allowed herself to sink further into his embrace. Ladybug became putty in his arms when his hand pressed against her back, erasing the remaining space that separated them.

Years of longing and desperation melted away leaving nothing but the pure, radiating love they felt for each other. This moment was theirs, and nothing could take it away from them. While uncertainty still shrouded their future, she knew that they would always be able to find refuge in each other.

She was his other half.

He completed her.

Their hearts beat as one.

The whirring of the elevator forced them apart. Missing the warmth of his proximity, Ladybug huffed in frustration.

Chat chuckled. “When this is over, I’d like to do that again.”

She placed her hand on his cheek and allowed him to lean into her touch. “You can do that again anytime you want, kitty.”

Begrudgingly, Ladybug rose to her feet. Chat followed suit and grabbed her hand. They both unsheathed their weapons.

She squeezed his hand. “Are you ready for this, chaton?”

He took a deep breath. “As long as I’m with you, my lady.”

“It’s you and me against the world, remember?”

“Then, I’m ready.”

“I love you.”

“I love you, too.”

Just as the elevator came to a halt, Pegase’s portal sent a rush of fresh air into the room. A confident smirk tugged at the corners of Ladybug’s lips as Gabriel Agreste stepped into his lair.

“Hello, Hawkmoth,” she said, narrowing her eyes, “We’ve been expecting you.”

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous ladybug fic #fanfiction #ao3 #happy birthday luna #lalunaoscura #fandom family #post reveal pre relationship #angst #fluff #emotional hurt/comfort #fluffy angst #taking down hawkmoth #marinette dupain cheng #adrien agreste #when the dust settles #one shot

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sparklyaxolotlstudent · 4 years

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“Gosh Darn it To Heck!” Yelled Adrien to his computer after opening a link that someone posted on the Ladyblog. Plagg floated to his side, alarmed, as it was not normal for his kitten to swear in such way.

“Adrien Abigail Agreste, why the fuck are you swearing?”

“Oh sorry. It just really ruffles my feathers what some people post on the internet!”

“You’re a damn cat, not a bird. You don’t have feathers. Hell, you’re allergic to feathers. Anyway, what made you lose your temper?”

Plagg looked over Adrien shoulder to see his computer. He had to use all his willpower to not burst out laughing. Someone had posted a link to their art site on the Ladyblog, and Adrien went to the site, and there in lovely pastels and admittedly extremely good quality, was Chat Noir, in his black suit (more muscular than Plagg remembered) tongue wrestling none other than Aspik, who was also draw with more muscles, but in a more twinkish way. Plagg had to do a double take as how he knew that word.

“Well, it’s a bit odd but…” Plagg was not sure how to react… well, other than laugh his ass off, which would be the wrong way to go.

“I can’t believe it! That slut! Chat Noir is mine and mine alone!”

Plagg again, had to remember this particular kitten somehow doesn’t remember being Chat Noir, despite having him, having the ring, and transforming when appropriate. He guessed he also was clueless about being Aspik too.

“It’s our destiny to be together!”

I mean, yeah, BlancNoir is obviously the superior ship, but since Chat Blanc can only exist in a very dark timeline, I decided to go with Adrien’s other secret identity. This is the same AU where Master Fu trolled Adrien and Marinette with the solar eclipse and made them use Mullo and Sass for a couple of weeks.

#adrichat #ml crack #ml shitpost #I'm part of the problem #heck yes i am

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cuwdly · 4 years

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Comic that I had never ended cuz I’m lazy 😔👏 (Cursed AU)

(Remember that English is not my mother language so, you’ll probably find a lot of errors)

This was a comic were Adrien finds out about Chat Blanc incident, this destroys him because he is aware of how dangerous he can be for the world, for Marinette.

Back at home, she tries to get closer to him, but Adrien begins to distance himself, he is afraid of hurting her, of getting out of control and partly angry with her for hiding something so important from him.

She admits that she never told him because she was sure he would react in that way.

They shout, fight, and throw things at each other. It all comes to a head when Adrien yells at her that it was all his fault, that he should have stayed with Luka and he with Kagami. Marinette is stunned and runs to lock herself in the room. Adrien reconsiders and tries to enter but she stops him.

Adrien leaves and does not return until night.

Enters through the window on his superhero suit and sees her sleeping, the traces of tears still on her cheeks.

He leans over and shakes it to wake her up. Marinette opens her eyes and sees Chat Noir in front of her with a gigantic bouquet of roses "like in the old days," he whispers, laughing softly.

The woman accepts the bouquet of roses only to throw it on the ground.

"Why don't you give them to Kagami?" she says, poisonous.

"Are you Jealous?" She didn’t respond, flip over the bed and close her eyes again. "You didn't get it"

"Get what? that you regret every single year of relationship with me? that you would wish turn back the time and never finding out who I am? Good news, you can do it right now if you want, just tell Bunnix and she will take care of it. ” The tears starts to fall again and Marinette did what she could to not sob that hard.

“I never meant that we would be better separated, my life is simple perfect with you, princess, but I was scared” his voice stops for a second just to become a little bit shaky “So fucking scared by the moment I saw me there . " Another pause, this time Longer. "... Because by the moment that you gave me the entrance to your life, I always knew that if I lost you, I’ll become crazy and today I confirmed it. I was scared because if you left me, I'll practically destroy the whole world, and you are in my whole world Marinette, god, you are my entire world. and ... and I don't want to hurt you. not you, not us. "

She keeps her silence, stop breathing, just hearing her heart goes on synchrony with his. And today I did it. “Today I hurt you and I'm so sorry, I can't hate myself more than now and I understand if you want to ... "she didn't let him finish whatever he was about to sad. Instead, she finally looks at him.

He was crying, maybe worse than her. She takes his hand and pulls him over to the bed. "Is not your fault" whispers, and their lips met. "I'm sorry for this. She says once they separate ”I was so scared about you hating yourself because is not your fault, I promise you that it wasn't your fault ”Adrien nods and keep her in his arms, letting the tears falls on her hair as he brush it.

"neither is yours" he whispers "but then whose fault is it?"

"Love" She sobs on his chest.

“Of course” he laugh between tears “love”.

"I'm not gonna left you, never" she says as their eyes met. "So please, don't freak out about how hard your feelings are, cause I promise you that mine are the same, Adrien." one of her hands touches his cheek and clean the tears, softly touch, full of love. “You are not alone, you will never be alone again, even if I am not here, I promise you” her hand take place on her belly, Adrien didn't notice it, he is still sobbing and the tears don’t seem to stop but this time she knew it wasn't for the same as one minute ago. she lays on bed with him hiding on her neck, whispering between sobs the most beautiful words.

She brush his hair, Marinette knows he loves it. “I will take care of you and never let you get crazy, so don't worry" she kiss his forehead and then his cheeks, ended by a last one on the lips.

"I want to marry you so hard" he said and she open her big blue eyes with a gasp.

"I'll do it ..." Finally whispers.

"que?! Chat noir takes sit on the bed, a big smile around his face. "Really ?! b-but I don't have a ring, I ...” he looks at his hand for a moment and without hesitation takes his miraculous off. Plagg runs and Adrien didn’t waste time on out the ring in her finger. "Cool, now we just gotta go to the church tomorrow and-"

“Adrien” She gets his attention with a funny tone on her voice, “you gotta finished your physics major first, remember?”

“But you said-"

“know what I said, but for a wedding we need a lot more than a ring and a church"

“All I need for a weeding is you” Marinette laugh, her chicks are on that red tone that Adrien loves.

“I’m for real” She takes a breath and lays at her side again.

"Ok, you won." she bites her lips, trying to not laugh. "But once I get my major, I'll take you to the altar at the same second" she hugs him.

“I know you will” Whispers on his ear, feeling the bubbles on her belly, the butterflies flying along her body. "I know you will"

And he did it. The same week he graduated from college, same week that Emma turned one year old. he can’t be more happy by that time, he never was that happy on his entire life and he will never would be that happy again.

Ten months on the paradise wasn't enough, He wanted more, more months, more years, more lives. God, he hope he has more lives cause in this moment, the one that belongs to the love of his life is running off her body, too quick, too sudden.

He hears her last love words, but he is not really listen, Adrien is too busy screaming for help of someone, something, maybe a god, a god that forgot about him, about how much he suffering on his entire life, putting more and more water to the tears fountain that he thought it was dry, just to watch how the drops falls on the sea of blood. "Please ... please don't leave me." his voice is destroyed, he is destroyed and it was the worst feeling to assimilate. "Please ..." He repeats. "You promised". Marinette smiles sadly, and leaves the softest touch on his cheeck. The same love, but with a plead of sorry.

One last breath and her hand falls. fast as the shiny blue of her eyes turned dark. And then everything is red. Her Blood. Her suit. The color he misses on her cheeks. Red, only red and he hates it. “Marinette ...” he whispers softly, praying for a signal, a heartbeat than wasn't his own. “Marinette ...” He wants to scream but he can't, is drowning on that reality and almost can't’t breath. "Marine ..."

"DAD!” his eyes opens with a deep gasp. he sits on bed the faster he can, looking at the room, at his side and when he finds it empty, he understands immediately why the world was so blurry. "Dad ..." Again the Same word, this time on a whisper and he turns on that direction. "Y-you were crying again ..." Emma said, holding his forearm with so much strong that her little fingers left fleeting marks.

by that moment Adrien finds the same tears on his daughter eyes. "You are crying too" she nods. "What happened, Em?"

"I was scared" she said, sobbing as she climbs on the bed. "I-I thought there was a ghost on my window"

Adrien breath and hugs her tight to his body. "It is just your imagination"

"No it wasn't" she grins "Can I sleep here tonight?"

He don’t want to fight, Emma is stubborn as her mother so he nods.

"What about you?" She asked. "Why were you crying?"

"I had a dream" Adrien said and cover his daughter with the bedsheets.

"A bad dream?" He denies

"Just a dream"

So why were you crying silly? "

He opened his mouth but the words died on his Throat. "Emma can I ask you something?" She nods, putting her attention on her father. "Don't let papa get crazy"

The little girl laugh as the kid she is. "Trust me, dad." She finally says. "But you have to sing for me tonight.”

“'A kitty on a roof ...” He starts as Emma slowly close her green eyes, lost on the soft voice of her father.

"All alone without his lady ..." A shadow whispers, perfectly hidden on the balcony of the room. She is crying too, but no because she saw a ghost, because on the eyes of everybody, she was the ghost.

End. (For now)

... It is supposed that there were only two paragraphs to tell you a VERY short summary of the story, guesss inspiration is heavy today.

Anyway, I wrote this so fast, so probably you’ll find a lot of errors :3 still hope you liked.

#cursedAU #mlb #ladybug #miraculousladybug #jostuff #adrinette #chatnoir #fanart #marinette #adrien #adrien agreste #marichat #fanfic #CursedAUMLB

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miraculous-mari-netta · 4 years

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I would love Chat Blanc fics. Like maybe Adrienette dating, what happened after they kissed, Lila and Chloe, What Ifs

1.) chloe’s reaction

Chloe watched from the top of the stairwell.

“They look utterly ridiculous!” She stormed off with Sabrina close behind. “What does Adrien even see in Dupain-Cheng?”

“I-I don’t know, Chloe. I don’t know why he’d date her.” Sabrina reassured her. “Maybe— maybe he’s trying to make you jealous because he’s actually in love with you!”

“Adrien wouldn’t do that!” Chloe snapped, causing Sabrina to almost drop her bag. “We’re childhood friends. Our bond is unbreakable— even Gabriel Agreste agrees.” She emphasized his name. “If Dupain-Cheng really thinks that she’s enough for Adrien, she’ll soon realize she’s sorely mistaken.”

“Ms. Bustier!” Alya approached the teacher before class. “Can I switch seats with Adrien? Marinette and I are... having a disagreement.”

“Of course. Do you want to talk about the problem?” The teacher smiled.

“Nope. Have a good day!” Alya ran off and waved at Ms. Bustier.

“Girl, I got a surprise for you!” Alya hugged Marinette. “You’ll see it in class.”

“What?” Marinette asked, but she was already being whisked off to Ms. Bustier’s class.

“Alya, switch seats with Adrien please.” Ms. Bustier said as she entered the classroom.

Marinette was now seated next to Adrien, just like Alya intended. Marinette looked back at her BFF who gave her a wink. It was gonna be a good class.

Chloe was fuming across the aisle. She stood up suddenly and slammed her hands on the desk.

“Ms. Bustier, can I change seats? With Marinette?” She practically growled.

“Um, calm down Chloe.” Ms Bustier said nervously. “If you want a new seat, you can sit next to Lila.” She gestured to the seat in the back row.

Chloe was upset, but took her bag and sat down next to Lila nonetheless. She might as well be alone with her thoughts.

“Today we’ll be working on your essays due next Friday. You can peer edit with your desk partner.” Ms Bustier explained, handing out paper to the students. “Make sure to give constructive feedback.”

Everyone in the class was chatting instantly, except Chloe and Lila. Marinette and Adrien were sitting in the front row, laughing and smiling. Chloe wrote so angrily that her pencil tip snapped. She got up and crossed the room to sharpen it, all the while having to watch Adrien and Marinette share their essays.

Chloe sat back down, a look of pure anger still on her face. She picked up her essay, and noticed something written neatly on the top.

“Do you want Adrien back?” The neat cursive read.

Chloe turned to the girl sitting next to her, who was quietly writing. Lila looked at her out of the corner of her eye with a knowing smile.

“What do you want?” Chloe said in a low voice, looking back at her essay.

“The same thing you want.” Lila said without looking up from her paper. “I can break them up. I just need a small favor from you.”

“What is it?”

“Buy me an Adobe photoshop subscription.”

“What? Why?” Chloe was shocked. Why would Lila need photoshop?

“Do it and Adrien is yours.” Lila promised.

“I want an explanation first.” Chloe crossed her arms, leaning back in the seat.

Lila paused from her writing, and looked at Chloe.

“...I need to photoshop a picture of myself with some celebrities.” She explained quietly. “If you tell anyone—“

“So you’re a liar?” Chloe scoffed. “Whatever. You’re good, I’ll give you that.”

Lila rolled her eyes and extended her hand. “Do we have a deal?”

Chloe hesitated. “Fine.”

They shook hands.

There was a beat of silence before Chloe spoke up.

“Don’t you have an allowance?”

“Not after I bombed the mock exams from last week.”

“Ah.”

“Would you like to come over during lunch break, Adrien? My dad made fruit cake!” Marinette asked as she walked down the front steps.

“Sure! Your parents are super nice. And they’re good bakers.” Adrien took Marinette’s hand as they walked over to the bakery.

Chloe stormed up to Lila after watching the couple leave.

“You said you’d break them up! I should’ve known you wouldn’t actually—“

“These things take time. Calm down.” Lila responded. “Look, I’m modeling with Adrien later today. I’ll work on it then.”

“I don’t have time to wait!” Chloe yelled. “I’m taking action now.”

Lila grabbed Chloe’s arm, stopping her from chasing the couple. “If you’re going to do something, at least let me come with you so you don’t do anything stupid.” Lila said harshly.

“Hi Adrien!” The Dupain-Chengs greeted him. “You can head upstairs, there’s food in the fridge.”

“Thanks Mom.” Marinette kissed her mother on the cheek and hugged her dad. “Cmon Adrien.”

Only a minute later, Chloe and Lila walked into the bakery.

“Hello!” Lila smiled at the bakers. “Marinette forgot her phone at school, so Chloe and I thought we’d bring it back to her.”

“Oh thank you, girls. You can leave it here.” She pointed next to the cash register.

“Could we actually go see her? We have some drama to tell her about!” Lila gave her best exaggerated laugh.

“...alright, head upstairs.” Sabine said. “Oh and Chloe—“ she turned to her, “I’m glad you and Marinette are now friends.”

“Yeah we’re f-f...friends.” Chloe hissed forcefully.

Lila scoffed at her horrible lying. “Let’s go!” She pulled Chloe upstairs.

The two girls managed to slip past the couple since they were playing video games. They snooped around Marinette’s room, looking for something to use against Marinette.

“Here” Lila said, taking pictures of Adrien off of the wall. “We just need him to come upstairs.” She explained as she tore up the pictures.

“How do we do that?” Chloe whispered, watching as Lila scattered ripped pictures across the floor.

“Knock over the mannequin. Then we can hide up there.” Lila pointed to the hatch that lead to the balcony.

Chloe pushed the mannequin over, and the two girls escaped to the balcony.

“What was that?” Marinette said, hearing a thump come from her room. “I’ll go check it out.”

She walked up the stairs to her room, leaving Adrien alone in her living room.

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” He whispered to Plagg. “I’m going to transform and enter from the balcony to help her.”

Marinette gasped, seeing her pictures on the floor. She picked the mannequin back up, and looked around the room for any evidence.

“Marinette, someone broke in!” Tikki whispered. “Transform! It might be dangerous.”

“Okay, but we need to hurry. I don’t want Adrien to come up here.”

Chloe and Lila crouched on the balcony, listening for arguing downstairs.

“Where are they?” Chloe stood up, but before she could check, she heard a voice from behind her.

“Breaking and entering, ladies?” Chat Noir landed on the balcony. “Shameful.” For once, he didn’t look like he was joking.

“Chat Noir! Ladybug told us to hide here because—“ Lila began, but was soon interrupted by a flash of red.

“Did I?” Ladybug glared at the girls. “What happened here, Chat?”

“These girls broke into your— I mean, Marinette’s house. I didn’t see any real damage luckily.” He explained, standing next to ladybug.

“You’ve really outdone yourself, Lila.” Ladybug clapped mockingly. “Bringing Chloe into this? Out of jealousy? You’re sick.”

“There’s morning you can do about it.” Lila stood up, clenching her fists. “Adrien will be mine, and Marinette can’t stop me.”

Chat Noir snapped. “You do not get to threaten Marinette. She’s more talented than you. She’s smarter than you. She will not lose to you. And if you think you can mess with her, then you need to think again. Because if you do anything to Marinette, I will do the same to you.” He said angrily, causing Lila to step back in fear.

Ladybug seemed almost as shocked as Lila at Chat’s anger. He’d never been this serious before. But she did feel safer knowing that Lila wasn’t going to bother her anymore.

Ladybug looked at Chloe, almost feeling bad for her. She was just lonely— she wasn’t evil like Lila. But both superheroes left the scene as quickly as they had arrived.

Chloe was frozen on the balcony, hating herself. She angered her hero and literally committed a crime—

“Get up.” Lila pulled her up. “I have one last thing to do.”

“Nothing can fix this.” Chloe had tears in her eyes— she’d never be queen bee again.

“Yes, but I can still take down Marinette.” Lila reassured her.

“Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Lila.” Gabriel shook the girl’s hand. “I’ll make sure to break them up.”

Lila grinned on her way out. She always won.

“Nathalie, go to the Dupain-Cheng bakery. I need to speak with them.” Gabriel turned to his tablet, already planning the next akumatization. “Marinette Dupain Cheng will be my masterpiece.”

*I’m not sure where this prompt even went to be honest— writing chloe and Lila was interesting though. I do think they’d be good scheming partners. Sorry if this wasn’t what the prompt asked for— I ended up merging the chloe and Lila reactions towards Adrienette. Thanks for the prompt and feel free to give feedback!

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pocato · 4 years

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A few drawings that I made because Adrien is my baby, so we have Chat Blanc, who fused with the joker in my mind and now that's free in the internet.

Chat Noir design for a WIP of mine, plus Plagg redesign because in my mind he needs more whiskers. Plagglacier has a bit more white and Plaggmarine is too predictable as a catfish, so instead he looks like an eel/stingray mix, Adrien to the side with smol Plagg for size reference

And finally kwami swap! Lord-bug with a funky cape, Aspik redesign because my boy deserves better, horse Adrien is a unfinished project and then there's a tuxedo mask Butterfly!Adrien or as I like to call him Seraphim! There's a moth with that name and I'm not changing my mind.

Thank you for reading

#don't repost #my art #miraculous plagg #mlb plagg #adrien agreste #aspik #kwami swap #butterfly adrien #lord-bug adrien #horse adrien #chat noir #ml: chat noir #chat blanc

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xhanisai · 4 years

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Speak Now, Regret Later.

A/N: OKAY! So this anon sent an amazing ask to the terrible-akuma-ideas blog and I was instantly inspired to write something related to it- I legitimately burst out laughing and oh god I hope you all enjoy this! I think we all need a little breather from the Chat Blanc teasers. Without further ado, read on~

(Co-Posted on AO3 and FFN) ~(x)~

The silence has never been so loud. Not even a pin drop was to be heard in the park across the Dupain Cheng Bakery. The bespeckled couple along with their blonde companion stood as still as statues, arms stretched out and mouths gaping with fear and failure. They were too slow to save their friend...if only they were a second faster...if only one of them was even a smidge closer to the raven haired girl... Marinette could have sworn that her heart stopped beating, hands clamped against her mouth and eyes close to bulging out of their sockets. The cackling akuma before her, dressed in the most hideous attire ever since Le Bubbleur made his debut. The akuma's hands stop glowing in its sinister, gold colour along with Marinette's body. "Heh, now I wonder what interesting inner thoughts will escape you now, Class President!" The akuma- also self-claimed as 'Unprivatiser', cocked his head to the side in mock innocence. The akuma's power seems to have control over Marinette's hands as well from the way they were slipping down from her mouth despite her iron will. "Will they be as embarrassing as mine? Will they humiliate you just like the way everyone else humiliated me? Will we finally see if Miss Perfect of our collegé really is perfect?"

Marinette naturally sunk her teeth into her lips, shaking and attempting everything to keep her mouth shut. One wrong move and she could blurt out her secret identity, dooming Paris along with her normal life and fail her partner. "Leave her alone!" Adrien bellowed, finally getting his legs to move and formed a human wall between the akuma and Marinette, arms spread wide. Nino and Alya yelled in agreement, forming the wall with him to protect their girl. "Why did you shoot her when she's the one who helped you back up? I thought you'd go for Chloe first!" The emerald eyed boy made subtle gestures to Alya and Nino, indicating that they take Marinette away whilst he stalls Unprivatiser for some time. Unknowingly to them, he was risking his secret identity too and judging with how Plagg's claws were digging into his chest through the inner pocket, he doesn't have much time and he better not mess this up. "That's the thing! Just because she helped me back up doesn't mean she didn't have any nasty thoughts running through her head. I want to know what she really was thinking when she supposedly helped me up. Did she think I was pitiful and gross? Did she think I was a tramp? It feels too good to be true for the school's sweetest girl in the world to help out a boy who pissed himself without any judgemental thinking, right?" Suddenly, Marinette's will completely shattered and her mouth opened without consent. "Oh my God, oh my God! If anyone finds out that I take bites out of Kit Kats, they'll have my head!" The girl grasped her hands back towards her mouth, oblivious to everyone else's dumbstruck faces and internally begged her body to listen to her mind. Her hand and mouth seemed to think otherwise. "I also like drinking ice cold water straight after brushing my teeth because the sting helps wake me up better than coffee!" Was the next thing Marinette blurted out. The only thing she could do was pace and her hands tugged on her twin tails. Nino and Alya exhaled in relief, thanking heaven for not ruining Mari's day. "Hey- Le Papillon? What the hell is this?" The butterfly silhouette appeared over Unprivatiser's face, irritation pumping through his veins. Thus, a one-sided argument was heard and Adrien took the opportunity to usher his friends out of the danger zone. He kept his hands behind Marinette's shoulders and nodded towards the others to follow him so that they can hide elsewhere. Much to his dismay, Alya had her phone whipped out to livestream the villain whilst Nino slumped to his knees in hopelessness. Once his girlfriend makes a decision, she sticks to it, no matter what. Shaking his head, he supposed that with them two out of the way, it would be easier to find a secluded place to transform. First, he needs to get Marinette to safety. "We'll head to your bakery, how does that sound?" Adrien asked gently and squeezed her shoulders reassuringly as he sped them towards her home. "N-N-No! Ack! Your father is supposed to be a fashion designer so what's with the revolting candy cane, white mocha frappuccino, whipped cream looking ass clothes he wears on a daily basis!?" The girl snapped her hands back against her mouth in horror, wishing for the ground to swallow her up. "White...mocha...frappuccino...?"

That's it... Forget about secret identities... She's clearly going to be hated by Adrien forever, never get married with him and have their three kids and a hamster, also get blacklisted from every fashion industry in Europe and die ALONE- "Pffft-" Her pitiful monologue within her chaotic mind was halted by an uncharacteristic snort from the blonde. That soon turned into laughter despite Adrien holding a fist against his lips. Before they knew it, he burst out laughing like no tomorrow, hooting against the wall and clutching his stomach. Tears streamed out of his eyes as he kept repeating what she said over and over again. Marinette didn't know whether to be embarrassed or savour this moment; it was the second time she's ever heard him laugh so freely ever since he gave her that umbrella in the rain. "W-W-White mo-mocha frapp-frappuccino! Oh man! I can't unsee that now! Hahahah!" He collapsed on the floor, ignorant to any passerbyers' worried glances or mischievious expressions. "I can't believe it! Pffft!" "If you keep laughing like that, you'll make the sun envy you because of how much you shine compared to it..." Her tone was soft and loving at first but Marinette quickly gritted her teeth to prevent herself from saying anymore. Damn akuma...damn Adrien and his beautiful laugh! The boy appeared to be awestrucked from her words, clearing the laughter away from his system and butterflies erupted in his stomach. He lowered his eyes sweetly with a chortle, cupping one of her hands with his and beamed. "Thank you, that's very sweet of you, Marinette," He didn't mind the way his heart richotated against his chest like it usually does around Ladybug. He's already had his freakout from his sudden discovery of his growing feelings for his shy classmate, months ago. Or perhaps they were there all along? He's not going to admit it out loud to avoid a smug, insufferable kwami though. "Not as sweet as the three containers of sugar I devoured when I was five." The poor girl smacked her forehead and growled, cursing the akuma whilst it continued to argue with Le Papillon in the park. Adrien bit his lip to avoid laughing again. Though it was oh so tempting to tease her... It wouldn't harm anyone, would it? Just to let a bit of his Chat Noir side seep out? "Is that so~?" He smirked. Marinette instantly grasped his game, a cute scowl took over her face as she took a step back. Adrien took a large step forward in retaliation. He should go and transform right now...but teasing Marinette is so fun! Surely Ladybug won't mind if he's late for a minute or two, considering how harmless the akuma is? "When I first saw snow, I thought it was icing sugar and proceeded to try and eat it." Mari sucked her teeth in, walking backwards, trying to get away from the devious blonde. "How adorable, do tell more," He followed her steps, arms behind his back. He didn't care that they were headed to some random direction instead of the safe destination he wanted Marinette to be at earlier on. "Grrr- I freaked out when I visited a farm a couple of years ago because some chickens stole my crisps. They were roast chicken flavour and I thought they committed cannibalism!" "Oho?" "Turns out, they were only artificially flavoured." "Thank God for that," "I wish God was nice to me for once and allowed me a day where I don't embarrass myself." She systematically glared at the sky before back at the snickering model. "I wouldn't say that this is embarrassing," "Yeah you're right, not as embarrassing as when I accidentally called Monsieur. Damocles 'Papa' last week," "I think that's also very cute." Adrien's grin broadened when Marinette's back hit a lampost, leaving her no room to run now. The cat and mouse game has finally come to an end- an inside joke he sadly couldn't say out loud despite how fitting it was for the situation due to secret identities. "Not as cute as that little baby with its parents over there, I hope one day my kids look as cute as them," Marinette was distracted by the family scurrying away from the park, a subtle smile rested on her lips. Adrien felt his heart skyrocket and let out an inaudible gasp. He leaned into her face, prompting her to flush and look away. She so was going to kill him after the akuma is purified. "They definitely will be since their mother is so beautiful," Boldly, Adrien brushed his knuckles against her fringe, gazing into her with such strong intensity that Marinette could have sworn that she was looking at... Chat Noir. "You remind me of a certain feline who made himself home with half of my heart,"

Sapphire orbs and emerald orbs widened simultaneously with matching gasps, inducing the former to dash off with a squeal and bidding goodbye to any potential romantic chances she had with Adrien. After all, who on earth compares their best friend to their crush when he's flirting with you? Why was he flirting with a klutz like her in the first place?! "You have terrible tastes in women!" Marinette cried out mournfully, not looking back to see Adrien's reaction. If she did, she would have seen how his face took on a raspberry hue, one hand grasping his face and eyes still wide. His heart thundered and his body shook ever so slightly. "Plagg...? Does that mean...she's still in love with Chat Noir?" The lazy God popped his head out of his safe pocket and narrowed his eyes with a smirk. "Ooooh? What's with that face? I thought Princess was 'just a friend' to you, kid." This caused the blood to flare up in Adrien's cheeks again. He could feel the vibrations of Plagg's quiet laughter for goodness sake! Swallowing down his pride, Adrien shook his head. "Don't tease me now...you're the first to point out my crazy crush on her anyways..." Plagg didn't get a chance to retort back as the sounds of the akuma yelling and the crowd scattering filled the air. "Anyone who disagrees with the fact that mayonnaise and pizza is a Godly combination, deserves to face my wrath! Especially the pineapple-stans!" "If I have to suffer with the fact that our intestines are basically eels in our body, so do you!" "I can't break the habit of dipping my fries in my milkshakes..." "My boss still hasn't realised that I'm the one who stole his donuts!" "I feel like pissing on the moon." "What is love~! Baby don't hurt me! Don't hurt me! No more~" "I don't know whether to be horrified or amused with how similar Gabriel Agreste's hair looks compared to a duck's ass- oH SHIT HIS SON HEARD ME-" Stifling another laughing fit, Adrien darted off to a remote alleyway to finally transform. Contrary to popular beliefs, everytime someone makes a dig or jab at his father, Adrien can't help but agree most of the time. There is no justification for such horrendous hair after all- and his daily clothing now that he thinks about it. "Heheh...mocha frappuccino though Plagg..." His snickers started to build up, regardless to his kwami's groans. Thankfully, he composed himself in a matter of seconds and transformed. ~(x)~ "Long time no see, My Lady!" Chat Noir performed a perfect acrobatic flip, landing elegantly on his feet and grinned with his iconic cheshire smirk. It was wiped off after Unprivatiser dodged another one of Ladybug's yoyo swings whilst she tried to clamp her mouth shut with her free hand. She leapt back so that she was by Noir's side, smiling painfully before smacking her hand back on her lips. Chat suddenly realised the severity of the issue, letting out a colourful swear for wasting time earlier on and was about to clasp his hands against her lips when her hands fell. Ladybug CANNOT reveal her identity! "It took you long enough you slowpoke! Any second later and I'd have blurted out how I fell asleep in my bowl of cereal this morning!" Well, too late for that. "Where were you? Busy flirting with other girls? Hmmph!" It was literally killing the boy to not laugh right now. "Just the one, Bugaboo~ You remind me of her a lot so I suppose I have a type?" Chat mused out loud, dodging the beams that Unprivatiser threw. Whilst the villain shrieked for their miraculouses, the black cat continued. "Jealous?" He twirled his baton to deflect more of the beams, in sync with Ladybug twirling her yoyo. "I shouldn't be but I bloody I am," Just like that, Chat Noir's whole world came to a halt and Ladybug's pride was finally tattered to smithereens. "W-What?" "Don't make me say how you've already infected half of my heart with your stupid gooey kitty eyes and dumb affections and annoying power of turning my heart into a jackhammer every time you're near!" The blonde teen couldn't believe his ears. "Holy shit..." He whispered softly. "This isn't real..." Their distraction costed them dearly. The duo was instantly engulfed in the akuma's golden beam, the boy admonishing for the jewels once again and made his displeasure of their 'flirting' clear. "Just hurry up and gimme! I have the most dumbest power ever and if I get those jewels, butterfly man will give me an upgrade so that I can finally teach Bourgeois a lesson!" Unprivatiser ignored the old villain's muttering of "It's Le Papillon you brat..." in his mind, getting ready to tackle the heroes. "I'm already a bit of a stereotypical blonde dummy and I don't need your dumb powers to dumb me down even further! Though to be fair the amount of anime I have watched has stunted my view on social norms-" Chat spluttered out without control, close to slapping his hand against his lips by instinct. However, he processed his words and hummed. "This isn't too bad, right Lovebug?" He cheekily elbowed her side with a wink, heart fluttering from her sudden confession and mind still trying to process that. "At least you didn't have to make a fool out of yourself in front of the two boys you love," She dragged them both away to another rooftop with the swing of her yoyo. She really wanted to just get rid of this akuma and run back home without a word but her mind was already combusting to the brim with unsaid words that desperately wanted to be spilled. "You love me too?!" Chat almost lost his footing. "B-B-But I think I love the other girl too-" "FANTASTIC! Perfect timing! The moment I lost my chance with the other dumbass and finally confess to you after so long-" "That long!?" "MISS WONDER GIRL decides to show up and now you're smitten with HER!" "To be fair, I was crushing on her ever since I met her-" "REMARKABLE! I really am destined to be alone! All cos I told him that he reminded me of you!" "Wait- WHAT-" Chat Noir didn't get a chance to comprehend the puzzle he's accidently solved. "JUST. GIVE. ME. YOUR. MIRACULOUSES!" Unprivatiser shot himself against the building the heroes were standing on like a bullet, demolishing it into pieces. He was fast but they were much faster. Ladybug and Chat Noir landed on the barren street. Their bodies seem to be on attack mode but their minds were still in a huge mess. "OhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGodOhMyGod-" Was all that Chat was able to muster, never letting his lovestruck eyes leave his Lady's form as she summoned her lucky charm. "I knew it, I called it, I KNEW THAT YOU'RE- wait...is that Lucky Charm..." . . . "...White mocha frappuccino? Like Gabriel Agreste's ugly clothes?" Neither her nor Unprivatiser were able to exchange anymore words as Chat Noir abruptly collapsed into a puddle of guffaws and laughter. His fists slammed against the floor and he was unable to stop the words from spilling his mouth over and over again. "Oh man...it was only ever one guy I made myself a fool of..." Ladybug sighed out, albeit fondly. She'll freak out later but for now, she's got a job to do. "N-Now, now! I recall mentioning that it was cute a few time, Princess," Chat heaved himself off the floor, leaning against his Lady's shoulder for support so that he doesn't fall into another laughing fit again. "...It's not fair that you've barely said any embarrassing things despite getting hit by the beam," Ladybug puffed a cheek out, tossing the frappuccino at the akuma's lower midriff when he tried to attack again, soaking him instantly. "That's because I am the incarnate of embarrassment anyways. Plus, I always say what's on my mind regardless. Like that one time I asked what Pere and Mere were doing in the dark when I stumbled into their room- I think I was five? Maybe four-" He softly cataclysmed the cloak that Unprivatiser wore, replaced by ashes and a fluttering corrupted butterfly. The magic wore off and in place was a timid looking boy wearing the spare clothes that the school gave him after his accident. "Weren't they hugging? That's what my parents always tell me every time I enter their room after hearing weird noises." She purified the butterfly and performed the miraculous cure. "Oh my God...are you really that innocent?!" Chat only received a confused blink from her. A blush took over his face and his need to protect her increased by tenfolds. ~(x)~

The dynamic duo comforted the poor boy for a bit, giving him an extra confidence boost before leaping away as their final minutes beeped in their miraculouses. Naturally, Ladybug and Chat Noir chose a deserted classroom in their school as their destination, considering how lunch time was almost over. A heavy silence was left in the air and the two couldn't help but look anywhere else but at each other's eyes. Their transformation crackled away in sync, leaving behind two astonished teenagers and their hungry companions (the kwamis dived into Marinette's purse to ensure that their charges had some privacy). It was one thing to know. It was another thing to see. Marinette connected her two pointer fingers, looking down at them as her cheeks pinkened into a delightful sakura shade, tempting Adrien to kiss them. The boy in question had a hand itching the back of his head but couldn't help but let a silly smile grow on his lips. One look at his face had Marinette's follow suit. They snickered at first, trying hard to stay composed but one more glance at each other caused them to break out into giggles. What an eventful day! "I can't believe I got outed by a frappuccino- heh!" Adrien joyfully opened his arms, inviting Marinette to step into them so that he could wrap her in an embrace. The girl wrapped her arms around his waist, sighing happily into his chest. "Don't know if it beats me getting outed by confessing that I confessed to you that I liked you...?" Her nose scrunched up charmingly. "That makes no sense." "You rejected me, for me, I rejected you, for you but fell in love with you despite you and you fell in love with me despite me, yes, ten out of ten sense in the romance department." Marinette rolled her eyes at Adrien's dramaticness. "All of this drama and heartache could have been resolved if it weren't for the identities, Chaton! Ugh!" "Please...my brain hurts too much already from all of this." "I want to go home and scream into my pillow, or devour every single pastry at the bakery...anything to keep my mouth busy," "Oh?" Slowly, Marinette pulled away, only getting as far as a few centimeters away due to the way Adrien's arms locked itself around her body. He didn't seem to intend on letting her go anytime soon. "You could..." She bit her lip, not missing the way his eyes flickered down there for a second. "Kiss me instead?" Adrien's eyes darkened at her request and brought his hands to cup her cheeks and tilt it upwards so that their eyes could meet. He moved closer with a careful procision. He tilted his head at a perfect angle and his fingers dug into her dark tresses. Their foreheads were now touching, letting their hair entangle with one another and their chests were pressed against the other. Marinette let her eyes flutter shut the moment she felt his warm breath hit her lips whilst her heart was close to exploding in anticipation. Their lips brushed every so softly and then- "You know, we still have to talk about your unlawful ways of eating a Kit Kat." The moment was gone. . . . ~(x)~ A/N: It's almost five in the morning... I hope you're all h a p p y .

#my writing #my fanfiction #ml #mlb #ml fanfic #miraculous Ladybug #miraculous Ladybug and chat noir #ladybug #chat noir #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #alya cesaire #nino lahiffe #gabriel agreste #plagg #tikki #i'm gonna sleep so goodnight #well more like morning

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katiechat · 4 years

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Letters from a Possible Future

Chat Blanc spoilers are included.

Summary: Letters Adrien wrote to the love of his life in the alternate timeline.

Dedicated to @adrinetteapril for hosting the event and to @mariaoz @miss-chaos-2710 @swiftieanimecat and @fallsofnoir my wonderful friends. ❤

Adrinette April Prompts: "Letters" and "Alternate Timeline" (April 7 and April 9)

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Letter 1

Dear Marinette,

I don't know why it took me so long to realize my feelings for you. Looking back, they were always there, but I was just too blind to see it.

I can still see the gleam in your eyes, the pure happiness as you took in my words. You were so beautiful in that moment: looking at me the way I always wanted you to see me. You smiled, like your dream finally came true, and never looked away.

But you don't know, do you? In this relationship, I'm the lucky one. You've always been the girl of my dreams, but I just didn't know it.

It's strange to think that this all happened because of one moment. It changed our lives, and our worlds, but I would never change it for anything.

Plagg still doesn't seem certain about the decision I made, but he's not saying much. Maybe because ever since our kiss, I couldn't stop smiling. Walking side by side, hand in hand with you, is better than anything I could have ever imagined. Somehow, this is better than any fantasies I had of Ladybug.

Maybe because this is real.

I love you, Marinette, and I think I did for a long time.

Love,

Adrien

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Letter 2

Dear Marinette,

Once, I saw being Chat Noir as an escape. I could transform, turn into a superhero, and for once not be Adrien Agreste. I would just be a black cat, wandering the streets of Paris beside his lady. Saving Paris was a duty, but also an opportunity to forget it all.

But now, it's different.

It's hard, walking beside you without a word. I can feel your warmth, hear your laughter, and see the familiar twinkle in your eyes, but can't say a word. I know it's important that we keep our identities a secret, but that doesn't stop me from dreaming. Sometimes, I want to take your hand, turn toward you and whisper: "Marinette, it's me. I've known it was you ever since you gave me the beret."

You'll probably deny it at first, before realization will slowly dawn on you. Your eyes would widen before you'd whisper my name. "Adrien?"

And then I would pull you closer, and nod. "It's me."

Maybe then I wouldn't feel trapped under this mask. I could finally touch you, kiss you and tell you how beautiful you are every moment I'm with you.

And I wouldn't have to hide these letters from you.

But loving you means putting all these desires aside for what you want. And as long as our identities need to remain a secret, you'll never know mine.

I will do anything to protect you, my lady. And I think you know that as well as I do.

Love,

Adrien

Your kitty

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Letter 3

Dear Marinette,

Today we watched a romance movie with Alya and Nino. It wasn't the first one, and won't be the last, but it was the first one after we finally became a couple.

Somehow, I found myself looking down at you. Your head lay on my chest, your ear right above my heart, and your eyes were glued to the screen. You clutched onto me with your familiar Ladybug strength, a fact that brought a smile to my lips.

Apparently, you were too engrossed in the movie to notice my staring. I knew I should do the same, but for some reason I couldn't.

Probably because you were the most beautiful sight in the room. The colors of the screen flashed across your face, coloring your eyes with strange yet unique hues. Your hair was a bit out of place and your clothes were anything but fancy, but I couldn't complain.

How did it take me so long to realize how perfect you were?

Your gaze only met mine once I touched a stray strand of hair. You backed away slightly, enough to look into my eyes, and splayed your hand over my beating heart. "Hey, is everything okay?"

You didn't object as I cupped your cheek and ran my thumb over your skin. "I was just thinking how lucky I was."

Your cheeks slightly reddened. You took my other hand, and pulled me closer. "Come on, we have to see the movie."

I didn't object, but I wasn't completely compliant either. Because ultimately, these moments are the best time of my life.

Spending time at school, playing games together, going out for ice cream, and dancing together are my favorite activities. Everything that lets me feel your warmth, hear your laugh, and see your smile.

Especially when we fight akumas together, but you don't know that yet.

I hope you will, soon.

Love,

Adrien

***

Letter 4

Dear Marinette,

Sometimes I wonder how you're always so strong. You're my partner, my strength and my hope. You give me everything I can only hope to give you, without asking for anything in return.

That's probably another reason I love you so much.

You came over today just so we could spend some time together. I rushed to let you in, and gave a small wave as you walked through the gate. You smiled back as you ran toward me, your eyes shining with a happiness that was so pure and strong I couldn't believe I was the reason for it.

You took my hand as we walked inside, your warmth leading me onward. We walked past the cold, grey surroundings, filled with so much cold, until we reached my room.

At this point in time, you were much more familiar of my room than you once were. You pulled me toward the piano, which was clearly your favorite part of my room. We sat down, side by side, and shared happy smiles.

"What do you want to play now?"

You squeezed my hand. "Start. I'll join."

It was always hard for me to play piano. Ever since Mother disappeared, there was always an invisible obstacle in my path. Every touch of a key almost felt like betrayal, but Father wanted me to continue her legacy. So I did, but it always felt wrong, somehow.

But you give me courage. You make it all easier. You comfort me, because I know that beside you I can be anyone I want, and do anything I want.

And you did join. Our music filled the room, and slowly drifted down the hall and the open window. It was our song on Mother's piano: a wonderful mix of past, present and future.

I wonder if Father heard us play. If he did- was it a smile like mother's? Did I make him proud?

I hope I did. And if I'm right: this was all thanks to you.

Love,

Adrien

***

Letter 5

Dear Marinette,

There isn't much wrong in a world where I have you. Every day seems more beautiful than the last, and I finally have someone who sees all of me and loves me for that.

Well, almost all of me. There's still one thing you don't know.

Keeping this secret hurts, and now more than ever. Since we started dating, I've felt a certain rift come between us.

It's small things. A hug from me, which you end way too quickly. A joke, to which I receive a warning. So many small instances, which tell me exactly why this is happening.

You're pushing me away… for me.

It could be funny if it didn't hurt so much. There's only a mask separating both of us, but it feels like so much more. The weight of this secret keeps us apart, and I hate how simple the solution is.

All I have to do is tell you.

But I can't. Not now, at least. I can't betray your trust, even if I really yearn to end this strange rift between us.

At least I know that I'll always have you, whether you're aware of it or not.

I love you with all my heart.

Love,

Adrien

Your kitty

***

Letter 6

Dear Marinette,

I never expected you to find out like this. I wanted to wait for the right time, the moment when you'll finally agree to take off the masks.

But life has funny plans for us, doesn't it?

I know it was risky. Stupid, even. Transforming where everyone could see the truth was reckless, but I just couldn't let you lose yourself to the akuma.

You deserve more than this, my lady. We both do.

Holding you in my arms, hearing you crying, I wished I could take away all the pain. I hate how my father intervened, but he means well.

It will all work out. I promise.

Love,

Adrien

***

Letter 7

Dear Marinette,

Life has changed so much since the truth came out. What was once filled with secrets and longing is now full of hope and light.

I love walking beside you, telling you everything you never know about Plagg. Or hearing about your life with Tikki. Or sharing stories and jokes no one but us can understand.

Now, I can finally pull you in for a kiss when the light shines just right. Or tease you with my paw-some puns and receive a befitting answer. I can stare at you when we're battling akumas, and you'll just wink at me with a grin.

It's like part of my life was always dull, but now it's full of color. Now you finally see me the way I see you, and we can be completely at ease without each other.

It's you and me against the world, bugaboo. Or rather… it's you and me that make the world, my lady.

I love you, always and forever.

Love,

Adrien

#miraculous #adrinette #adrienette #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #adrinette april 2020 #adrinette april #miraculous fanfiction #my writing #I really hope I captured Adrien well here xD #Because writing as him is even more nerve wrecking to get it wrong than not doing that #So I'd love to hear if you think I captured him well xD #And yes I wrote 7 letters because one felt too little and I thought 7 could show more about what happened at the time #fluff #miraculous spoilers #chat blanc spoilers #chat blanc

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miraculouscontent · 3 years

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Didn’t Need Burrow (July 20th-August 2nd)

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Tikki's stance on the prospect of The Reveal is abruptly reversed and/or retconned so that she's completely in favor of Marinette telling Chat Noir her secret identity. Bonus if she doesn't tell her this until AFTER some Drama Bomb has dropped, with Mari getting lectured for not reading her damned mind/'taking initiative'/figuring out before now that everything is always her fault, always and forever, because she's not P-E-R-F-E-C-T.

omg

I’m reminded of “Lady Wifi” with Tikki asking Marinette if she’s sure about not telling Chat her identity, and also “Sentibubbler” where Tikki was perfectly fine with Alya knowing.

Like?????

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Something that comes as a devastating blow for Marinette mildly inconveniences Adrien. Naturally, HIS reaction to whatever it is gets played in all seriousness while HERS is glossed over/mined for humor/she's shamed for the grievous sin of having an EMOTIONAL REACTION instead of being Tikki's perfect little flawless automation.

Well, obviously his issues are worse! Look how sad he is!!

Look how SAD!!

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Tikki lectures Marinette for putting Too Much Responsibility on Chat Noir's shoulders. This is possibly passed off as how she should KNOW that PLAGG is Unreliable, as opposed to *Chat Noir* being Unreliable. Bonus: this is coupled with how she should TRUST Chat Noir more... just not, you know, with actual RESPONSIBILITIES or anything.

I’m like, laughing but also seething, because just the double standard of “YOU SHOULD TRUST HIM... but don’t put more on his shoulders, he’s going through so much!!”

“Bonus” if it’s a “Marinette, it’s all your fault!! You don’t know what Chat goes through!!!” despite how she literally can’t.

emikogale asked:

I don't need a burrow to know that the season 4 finale is probably going to have some forced drama and cheap shock value.

is it time to pull Reverse Love Square

is it

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: It's explicitly stated that Plagg is meant to be 'teaching Adrien' how to be more selfish (or 'independent'), because cats are stereotypically selfish/independent creatures, and Adrien obviously NEEDS to know that it's okay for HIM to be selfish.

Deep breaths, Clarity.

Deep breaths.

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Marinette's trauma from Chat Blanc will be treated as a *good thing*, as she is told that she SHOULD feel guilty and that this should motivate her to be more honest with her partner, despite all evidence to the contrary. If she took 'the wrong lesson' from this, then it's her own fault, clearly!

What’s the phrase? “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”?

Naturally though, Adrien will be exempt from this and will be told that he deserves better and shouldn’t take this.

Anonymous asked:

Don't need to burrow: Luka/Kagami will never get a magical charm or have a scene where they break their akumazations. If we do get that scene, for Luka he will most likely break it off for his family or to another love interest like Zoé. (I can see the show frame it as a lesson to Marinette like "You see Marinette, Luka can break it off if you told him the truth in the first place. But no, he prefers Zoé since she's more honest than you". For Kagami, it'll be mostly be off screen and ignored.

Zoeka: *exists*

all of us: oh god

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Once Alya inevitably screws up in a way that Tikki can't gloss over, Tikki will berate Marinette for going against THE RULES and make everything out to be All Her Fault, while acting as though she NEVER supported the idea of Alya knowing.

It’s times like these where I wish we could double up on Didn’t Need Burrows, but then we’d have like, a card’s worth of doubling up, lol.

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien/Chat Noir actively sabotages one of Ladybug/Rena/the other heroes' plans in order to prove that 'they still need him'. Marinette/Ladybug takes all the blame for the fallout.

Of course she does.

Marinette, you need to TAKE CHARGE!!

Anonymous asked:

Don't Need a Burrow: Chat Blanc Sentimonster

It won’t happen, but I just got an awful thought of Chat Blanc and Sentibug returning at the same time.

Anonymous asked:

Don't Need a Burrow: We will have even more Akumatized Villain/Sentimonster pairs which are rehash of Reflekta/Reflekdoll situation.

“Bonus” if the sentimonster barely matches the akuma’s original role. Like Reflekdoll VS Guiltrip.

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien/Chat Noir will start secretly destroying the Anti-Akuma Charms so that people can keep getting victimized, providing more chances for him to see Ladybug. Marinette will blame herself, thinking she made them improperly/incorrectly somehow.

And even once it comes out, Marinette will forgive him and insists that it’s her fault for not “considering his feelings” and how she “should’ve made the charms stronger.”

Anonymous asked:

Theory that could be DNB I guess: The REAL Adrien is in a coma/dead and OUR Adrien is a senti that his mother created to be the “perfect” replacement goldfish son. Real Adrien is in some treatment facility in Tibet (if alive) and Gabriel and Emilie found their miraculous shortly thereafter.

FDKJGKFDGf

Okay, this ask wins for “Didn’t Need Burrow that made me laugh most.”

“Perfect replacement goldfish son,” oh my gosh, it’s beautiful.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: When Maribug gets akumatised, Renalya and Adrichat have the "knights in shining armor" to save the "damsel in distress". Maribug is eventually blamed for getting akumatised in the first place while Renalya and Adrichat get off scot-free :)

Real talk, one of the only akuma I can think of who were “blamed” for the akumatizations was Markov (since Max debated turning him back on even though he himself has gotten akumatized before). Does that put Marinette on the same level as a robot, expected to follow orders to a tee?

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Marinette gets Yet More Lessons about how she shouldn't be selfish and must always put others ahead of herself, no matter how much she suffers as a result. Adrien, meanwhile, is 'taught' to put himself first. Bonus: one episode combines the lessons, AND we're shown how Adrien already KNOWS how to be selfish and is OPENLY SO as Chat Noir, yet his misbehavior is presented as Good while Maribug is punished for being imperfect, as always.

Thanks, I hate it, take it away.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: In a Shocking Twist on the Senti!Adrien theory, Gabriel MAKES a Senti!Adrien to replace his own son. The REAL Adrien winds up locked up and/or running away, and much Angstrese is had. Bonus if this leads to Reversed LSBS: Senti!Adrien shows polite interest in Marinette because Gabriel still wants to akumatize her, damnit, while Ladybug notices that Chat Noir seems stressed and reaches out to him, only to be rebuked because he's still a selfish little creep who hates her having secrets.

The fact that Gabriel has never taken advantage of Marinette’s crush despite knowing that she’s crushing on Adrien (”Chat Blanc” doesn’t count) is weird to me. If he was after her in “Ladybug” then why not take advantage of it?

...Wait, is SentiAdrien going to cause reverse love square because “Adrien would never make Marinette fall out of love for him because he’s perfect so it has to be a misunderstanding”?

oh no

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Shadowmoth makes a Senti!Adrien for some stupid reason or another. Like Sentibug before him, Marinette tries to save him upon realizing the truth, and is hit hard by the inevitable loss. Fandumb naturally SLAUGHTERS her for it, insisting that she would have gladly replaced the REAL Adrien with the fake, much like how Adrien/Chat Noir preferred Sentibug to Ladybug. Bonus if Alya/Tikki/others reinforce that mentality by accusing Marinette of the same thing themselves.

I don’t know which of these two SentiAdriens DNBs are worse.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: The difficulty of using multiple Miraculi at once is retconned so that the REAL issue is how well the kwami get along. Marinette learns this the hard way when Tikki gets into a jealous snit-fit with one of the other kwami, and they refuse to work with each other in a joint transformation. Naturally, it falls upon Marinette to help them reconcile, as she's blamed for whatever sparked off the argument in the first place. Because of course she is.

*sigh*

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Marinette has a full-fledged breakdown over all her responsibilities piling up on top of the guilt complex she's naturally developed from being blamed for everything that goes wrong. At best, she gets a pithy line or two about others 'completely supporting' and 'believing' in her before she's forced to get back up, still staggering under the weight; at worst, she's guilt-tripped for having the breakdown, because HOW DARE she be HUMAN, am I right?!

Just the idea of it being said already that teens aren’t meant to be guardian/hold miraculouses and then Marinette being chided for “not doing a good job” is just--

ugh.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Adrien outright admits that he hates Ladybug having other allies, complaining that things were so much better when it was just him and 'his lady' against the world, without even the Guardian's support. His whining is treated as sympathetic, even if he outright states that he wishes she was completely dependent upon him and didn't have anyone else to turn to.

tbh this is the only reason we don’t have permanent heroes; because Chat wouldn’t have his private time with Ladybug to flirt.

I can’t be convinced otherwise.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Chat Noir's jealousy of Rena spurs an outburst from him that forcibly reminds Ladybug of Chat Blanc. The trauma response this triggers is naturally used *against* her, played as Marinette's Latest Mistake. Since her trauma is CLEARLY her own fault, and she's GOT to learn how to cOnTrOl HeR eMoTiOnS while Adrien can throw Cataclysmic hissy fits to his heart's content.

Honestly, even if they didn’t do this specifically, I could also see Marinette being blamed for “being afraid of Chat Noir/Blanc” when she “doesn’t even know what happened.”

Basically, her “““blaming”““ Chat or “““reacting to him”““ for something he “““didn’t even do.”““

Anonymous asked:

DNB: 'Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought them back.' Much like the old nursery rhyme, Adrien's insistence that he DESERVES to know everything he wants to stick his nose into 'kills' any pretense of Chat Noir being heroic as he turns on/abandons Team Miraculous. Marinette/Ladybug is forced to cater to his whims in order to 'satisfy' him enough that he comes back.

Seems fair. :|

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Adrien/Chat Noir inflicts physical damage on somebody/something that is NOT magically wiped away/restored by his partner's Cure. This inconsistency exists purely to blame Ladybug for the consequences of HIS actions. Possibly with a side of Angstrien (provided they have him actually act like he *gives a damn* about what he's done).

I think that’s a pretty common trope in fics too; Ladybug being worried that Miraculous Ladybug won’t bring something back.

So yet another thing taken from the fandom.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: When Marinette finds out about Alya betraying her faith in her yet again, Alya bleats that she didn't explicitly SAY that she couldn't tell Nino, only that she trusted her, which she took to mean that she 'trusts her judgment'. In other words, Alya blames her *deliberately ignoring Marinette's wishes* on her 'bestie'. Bonus if Marinette subsequently TRIES spelling things out more only for Alya to complain about her being too 'pushy'/'controlling'/not leaving her that wiggle room.

“Girl, I told you to trust me, because I know that there won’t be any consequences to this!”

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Alya discovers Adrien's secret identity. Rather than telling/warning Marinette, however, she either spills the beans to him or schemes to get them together/force a reveal, believing that this will 'magically solve everything'. The show acts as though she's entirely justified in jerking Marinette around, pretending it's *hilarious* for her to add to her BFF's misery with her plotting behind her back.

Obviously this is all for Marinette’s sake so it’s fine.

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien will FINALLY learn/figure out that Marinette made his scarf... and be heartbroken that SHE lied to him about it.

Marinette, how could you possibly let Adrien believe that his father did something nice for him to make him happy! You let him live a lie!!

Anonymous asked:

Don't Need a Burrow: Mister Rat Sentimonster

I will only accept this if Xavier Ramier saves the day somehow.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Chat Noir will confront Ladybug directly about 'replacing him with Rena', whining about how HE'S her partner, not HER. No matter how much she tries reassuring him/strokes his ego to calm him down, Adrien remains pissy about it. Bonus if this blow-up happens during an akuma attack/other crisis, and Marinette is presented as unreasonable for wanting to focus on the bigger problem at hand. Screw the civilians, what about Chat's pOoR fEeLiNgS~?

What about THE DYNAMIC, Marinette?????

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Gabriel's grousing about how Ladybug 'never makes mistakes' foreshadows an inevitable moment where, after gaining a major advantage thanks to somebody else's screw-up, he gloats that Ladybug has finally made a major tactical error.

...They would.

They absolutely would.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Gabriel will exploit his son's gross sense of entitlement towards 'his lady' by convincing Adrien that Ladybug has neglected him more than HE has, what with the whole 'wanting to have a say in her own love life/rejected his unwanted advances/begging him to take things seriously rather than treating superheroics as a game'. Adrien laps this tripe up like cream to soothe his ever so precious ego.

Which makes Shadow Moth out to be a decent manipulator but continues to make the love square look bad.

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: Adrien will be responsible for exposing the fact that Alya still has the Fox Miraculous to Gabriel. This could be by telling him directly during a face-heel turn, or simply because he's careless with that information (such as confronting Ladybug about Rena during an akuma attack/while Hawk/Shadowmoth is in a position to overhear).

I presume Ladybug is to blame for this for ever giving Alya and Nino a miraculous at the same time (when her hand was forced) in the first place.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: Chat Noir straight-up *assaults* Alya out of jealousy over Ladybug trusting her more/'replacing him' with Rena. This may involve Cataclysm, and she may or *may not* be transformed at the time. Bonus if this happens *BEFORE* or *WITHOUT* him switching sides to join Hawk/Shadowmoth, and is purely about him *getting her out of the way*, possibly with the paper-thin excuse of wanting to 'prove himself' without her being around to 'screw him up' or 'steal his glory'.

I’d like to say that this isn’t likely, but he’s already been driven to property destruction soooooo--

Anonymous asked:

DNB: After investing so much time and effort into building Alya up as this incredible individual who absolutely deserves Marinette's trust despite doing nothing to earn it or her preternatural skill with Guardian-related tasks, she will abruptly lose all competence in order to 'prove' that Adrien is naturally better than her and that HE is Ladybug's 'only TRUE partner'.

Or Alya telling Nino comes out and in comes Chat with “I would never keep things from you, m’lady!!!”

Meanwhile, fandom having “Chat Blanc” flashbacks.

Anonymous asked:

DNB: The series ends with Adrien selling the in-universe version of Astruc the rights to tell their story, with the clear implication that everything we just watched is the end result. Meaning that Marinette gets to be humiliated by her adventures being 'recreated' in precisely the form we've seen, every episode cheerfully depicting her as a constant screw-up who got blamed for EVERYTHING that went wrong. Because why should she get to have any kind of positive self-image, right? GIRL POWER!

Oh my gosh, they would.

Anonymous asked:

Didn't need burrow: In Crocodues, Luka will fully be over Marinette and act like a friend while Marinette might still have feelings and is super awkward around him, highlighting how Marinette (or girls in general) has poor control over her emotions unlike Luka (er boys in gerenal).

Still waiting for reverse love square where Marinette is over Adrien but Luka is no longer an option so guess she has to go for Chat.

...Does that make Chat a rebound?

Anonymous asked:

Didn't Need Burrow: One or more of the kwami outright admit that yeah, no, they simply don't respect Marinette at all. Due to her youth, inexperience, lack of training, or maybe just because they can get away with treating her like shit and acting like a spoiled brat. Naturally, this is treated as entirely HER fault. Bonus if she TRIES to lay down the law with them and is promptly villainized for it. Maybe even compared to Hawk/Shadowmoth.

Completely understandable, of course. They’re just so used to people who are older and wiser and professional--

Anonymous asked:

Don't Need a Burrow: Mass of episodes fleshing out Luka, since Lukanette is out of picture now. (Bonus points if Anti Lukanette people will make posts saying that fleshing out Luka would be impossible without breaking Lukanette first)

“Wishmaker” will probably do this. I can’t see them giving Luka anymore screentime than the three episodes he should be “grateful” for. (”Truth,” “Crocoduel,” and “Wishmaker”)

Anonymous asked:

Don't Need to Burrow (Wishmaker)

The episode will be a mixture of Hearthunter and Frozer. There will be a Luka/Mari/Adri moments throughout the episode. And as the episode ends, Marinette will look at Adrien and Luka will be sad and say you should go to him to which she does. Thus making...the Lukanette ship...sighs...dead.

I’m blown away by this idea of the person who is arguably most “deserving” of a warm and loving relationship not getting one (or getting a “second choice” with Zoe for example) while characters who clearly aren’t ready to be in a relationship get all the attention.

Anyone wanna take a guess on which “nice guy” writer lost a girlfriend to an actually nice guy and is still salty about it to this day?

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Don't need to Burrow Wishmaker

Luka will play a song on his violin that represents the love square, it will be be so beautiful that Mari and Adrien will be in awe together when in reality its just the Spongebob sad violin music.

I can also see violin scratching for it as well.

I choked on my drink.

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Don't need to Burrow (Wishmaker)

This episode will either be the Lukanette vs Adrienette feud or it will show us all these crazy shipping scenarios from LS to Lukanette to LukaAdri. It will give the fans what they wanted but ended the ships in a nightmare.

Psst....you can tell by the icecream symbolism

Ugh, I’m dreading the idea of it being an episode about these repeated scenarios and then having to go back or whatever. Viperion’s there so maybe him witnessing them and then having to go back.

tc-leo asked:

Don't need to Burrow

Luka will basically lead Adrien and Marinette down the Love Square endgame path through his violin playing.

This would be the second time they forced Luka to play for the love square.

I swear to several lords--

tc-leo asked:

Don't Need to Burrow to know that in Wishmaker, the scene of Adrien in the middle while a closeup of Luka and Mari holding hands represents the end of Lukanette.

“““plot twist,”““ the writers say, while we sip our tea going, “you really think you can still bait us?”

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Didn't need burrow: Wishmaker will be the Heart Hunter of Lukanette. As in Luka and Marinette have Adrien third wheel them and it's actually cute and stuff. Optimistic I know but that's what it looked like in the trailer.

Your optimism is adorable and I appreciate it even if I’ve been burned too many times to be lured in by it.

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DNB: Juleka reveals a deep-rooted resentment towards Marinette for 'breaking her brother's heart'. This bottled-up anger fuels a call out where she rants about how she never deserved Luka, tossing out accusations that Mari can only weakly deny, since Everything Is Always Her Fault and She Deserves To Suffer. Juleka going off is presented as a positive thing since she's sharing her true feelings; meanwhile, Marinette has to bottle HERS up even more and absorb the abuse, apologizing to her/Luka.

show: *continuously pressures and pushes Marinette towards Adrien*

also show: *blames Marinette for being into Adrien*

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DNB: That teaser picture Gloob released that had Marinette looking at Luka wasn’t actually a Lukanette scene! It was actually taken right after Luka told Marinette about how he’s dating Zoe and is happy now. Marinette is smiling to show her support and totally not because the writers took away her ability to feel love for any character other than Adrien! 🙃 (Also Luka had the obligatory “You two are made for each other” line, because the show is going to forget how much he loved her and force him to move on with a character who was only in three other episodes 🤦)

Even if Zoeka doesn’t happen in 4 and 5, it probably will in 6 and 7 considering that it’s “post-series” or whatever and they wouldn’t know what else to do with him.

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Dnb: In Crocoduel, Luka figures out Marinette's secret identity but doesn't tell her (so the writers can justify he is a crappy bf). In Wishmaker, he finds out about Adrien's secret identity, has tge realization that they are into each other and goes "Marinette I live you but you and Adrien are meant to be so bye"

The lack of self-awareness in ignoring that Adrien also didn’t tell Marinette.

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Don't need to Burrow

We will find out that Wishmaker will show Adrien's wish which is to confess his identity/love to LB which results in Luka/Viperion finding out and keep using Second Chance/self sacrifice himself. If it was Marinette's case, Luka (whether or not he knows her secret identity) will find out her wish is to confess her identity/love to Adrien and he would use Second Chance/sacrifice to prevent that. He'll also find out that part of Mari's wish is she might not want to have a future with him and consider him as a second option. Realizing both of their identities as LB/CN and how dangerous their wishes are, Luka will do everything in his power to prevent that from happening.

Once the day is saved, Luka will pretty much tell Mari its best not to continue and stay friends. He'll either be sad that Mari don't like him that way anymore or scared of Mari finding out that he knows both of their identities.

Oh and the morality of the episode for Marinette is it's okay if you don't know what to do if life. It's best to not know and just live with it.

wow thanks i hate all of it

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Dnb: lukanette angst in crocoduel doesn’t make sense to happen now so it only shows up now to provide trouble for Marinette, akuma, or extra drama juleka for no reason

So the usual.

May I just point out that Juleka has now run away anxiously two episodes in a row now since “Guiltrip” is the episode before this in procode?

#((I keep forgetting how long it takes to reply to all of these lol but I adore them lol.))#category: salt #Didn't Need Burrow #other: ask and answer

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