#miraculous side effects

[a-flaming-idiot]

I've always had the semi-joking headcanon that Ladybug secretly has these big insect mandibles that she keeps folded in her mouth but could reveal at any point. But she's kept it a secret for a while because she understands them to be horribly freaky.

But then one day she feels especially spiteful and grabs Lila and just is like, "You wanna see something new?" and flips them out. And Lila is horrified but also amazed because the hero of Paris secretly has horror movie insect jaws. And Ladybug reveals the whole thing of her having these mandibles the whole time but hiding it from all of Paris, including Chat Noir. Lila's just like "Why are you showing me this?" and Ladybug looks her right in the eyes and says "Because no one... will ever believe you...". And like that, Ladybug folds them up into her mouth and swings away.

To this day, no matter who Lila tells. No one believes her. It's the only thing she can't spread.

#miraculous ladybug #marinette dupain cheng #lila rossi #miraculous side effects #miraculous headcanon

[saturnrin]

The miraculous affecting their users outside transformation is one of my favorite concepts because it has so much potential.

For my sake, I'm going to use the ladybug miraculous as the sole example in this post. Otherwise, I'd never shut up.

The ladybug miraculous is the miraculous of creation, good luck, order, and ladybugs (duh).

Maybe the ladybug miraculous gives its user extreme good luck outside transformation.

Or, it could do the opposite; give the holder bad luck outside transformation for cosmic balance or whatever.

As the miraculous of creation, it's not hard to imagine that living beings (plants and animals specifically) would feel pulled towards its holder. Not entirely dissimilar to the way sunflowers follow the sun's light.

The holders could also gain creation magic, if you'd like. The ability to simply create whatever they'd like out of thin air. (This can include the ability to create pocket dimensions.)

Healing magic is also not-farfetched as the ladybug is used to heal injuries and revive thousands of people almost daily in the miraculous universe.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

Developing traits of a ladybug is also an option;

• Maybe the holder has thicker skin than the average person, a mimicry of a ladybugs protective shell. (Harder to bruise, takes more to break through the skin, etc.)

• Or maybe they're more susceptible to the cold (not a positive aspect, but it's good for angst, i suppose).

• a newly found fondness for flowers, nature, and sweet fruit (like strawberries)

• Ladybugs hibernate, so an increased need for sleep could be possible?

• An increased diet, as ladybugs are considered insatiable.

• you could toy with the idea of vitiligo/skin discoloration as a mimicry of a ladybugs warning spots.

• toxic blood is also a really cool idea for a ladybug-like trait.

• ladybugs secrete a pheromone to deter predators when scared or threatened. This could also be a trait the ladybug holder could inherit.

Or maybe ladybugs just regularly land on the users of this miraculous.

The side effects could be so cool! Or inconvenient! Or debilitating! Or they could be completely and totally underwhelming.

Or there could be no side effects, but where's the fun in that?

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

The Miraculi don't just affect their users physically or magically, but also mentally and emotionally.

Let's dig into that.

The Ladybug Miraculous has a fixed alignment with order. (This fact can be reflected in Tikki, the kwami of creation, as well.)

When transformed, this alignment is more obvious as the influence of a miraculous and its kwami is stronger in transformation.

The holder of the Ladybug Miraculous will gradually feel the need to take control of situations around them. Whether this be in battle (there's a reason the ladybug holder is always the leader) or in their personal life.

Things being out of their hands or control, especially when it directly affects them, can make the ladybug holder feel anxious or uncomfortable.

The ladybug holder may find themselves having a harder time loosening up or calming down. Being on high alert 24/7 isn't exactly an expected side effect, but, unfortunately, it is one.

Lists are friends to the ladybug holder; checklists, bullet-point lists, numbered lists, and even lists scribbled across the corners of notebooks in teeny tiny handwriting. Lists help keep everything in order, which is in the comfort zone of a ladybug user.

Plans are also friends. Planning is already a required skill for using the ladybug miraculous in general, as it's very important to know what to do with a lucky charm. But planning is also another way for the ladybug holder to know what to do if something happens.

Take Marinette, for example. She has backup plans for her backup plans. Marinette has plans for when things go right, plans for when things go wrong, plans for when things go semi-right, and/or semi-wrong. She's prepared for every possibility she can think of.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

Also!

The idea that the ladybug costume has to be based on the classic red and black-spotted ladybug is ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!

Don't get me wrong, the original ladybug suit and the lucky charm suit will always hold a special place in my heart.

But.

There are so many variations of ladybugs!

There's even a pink ladybug! Pink is Marinettes favorite color.

The Large Leaf Eating Ladybeetle is pretty darn cool as well; it's a static grey with gradient yellow to orange spots. (Which would make such a pretty suit if done right)

Some other ladybugs have white rings around their spots. Some have white spots, or red spots, or no spots at all!

And they come in so many colors?!?! Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, white, grey, or black.

One of my personal favorites is the Steelblue Ladybird. A shiny, blue ladybug. I keep imagining an armored ladybug suit based on it.

Also, ladybugs have wings, which would be pretty cool to incorporate into the ladybug costume.

In conclusion, the ladybug miraculous is cool as fuck and I'm tired of pretending that it isn't.

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous #ml #mlb #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #chat noir #ladybug #ladybug miraculous #miraculous side effects #ladybug miraculous side effects #magic #i researched ladybugs for this #it was much harder than it shouldve been to find ladybug traits that could double as side effects for the ladybug miraculous #i have no idea why #give marinette the pink ladybug costume she deserves #ladybugs #lady bird #lady beetle #miraculous side effects collection

[gameguy20100]

Alix: Keep that evil thing away from me!

Marinette: It's just a puppy.

Alix: *shivers* Dogs, eat, Rabbits!

#miraculous ladybug #ml incorrect quotes #alix kubdel #marinette dupain cheng #miraculous side effects

[casadefreewill]

Fic Rec

(Yeah, that’s what we’re just gonna call it now)

Change of Pace by @rainconfettis

Usually, it's Chat Noir tapping on her window, or Chat Noir sitting on her couch and playing video games, or Chat Noir comforting her when she has yet another freak out. But now he needs her, and she's gonna do her best to be a Chat Noir to him. Until she realizes how much she cares about him and puts her foot in her mouth, of course.

Hgfdsk my heart 💗🖤💞🖤💗

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Monstrous by Lethargic_Pink

What does Marinette do when she suddenly grows wings? When her friends show animalistic traits? Apparently nothing yet, because the change has only just begun.

HELL YEAH! UPDATE!!!!

Body mutating miraculous side effects dialed way up! Check it out if you like that kind of thing!

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

nothing secret is sacred by thegeneralgirl

“Do you think you’ll recognize me if we ever bump into each other outside of—“ he gestures to the black leather “—this?”

Ladybug considers him for a second, her expression barely visible in the distant glow of city lights.

“Chaton, I think I’d know you anywhere.”

Or: Adrien Agreste never manages to enroll at public school. Marinette Dupain-Cheng falls in love with a different blond.

I don’t think I can count how many times I’ve read this fic. When I tell you my favorite genre of ml fic is strangers au/Adrien never made it to public school . . .

(Runaway Adrien and miraculous side effects are close seconds but that’s irrelevant)

#ml #miraculous ladybug #adrien agreste #chat noir #marinette dupain cheng #ladybug #marichat #fic rec #Change of Pace #rainconfettis #alya cesaire #rena rouge #nino lahiffe #carapace #miraculous side effects #djwifi #Monstrous #Lethargic_Pink

[artzychic27]

I’ve been searching rooster behavior for the sole purpose of making miraculous side effects for Marc.

Also, saw a headcanon that all miraculous users get fangs over time.

With that out of the way:

VIOLENCE - can and will attack anyone that is seen as a threat to his ‘flock.’ Would be his classmates, teacher, and Nathanial. Or attack to establish dominance

Grooming - helps combs his friends’ and families hair to show affection. Maybe does cute hairstyles (doesn’t mean he’s good at it). Another way they show affection is scratching your skin…

Happy noises and moves - When happy or excited, he will either chirp, purr, or trill when doing something he likes to do. They also like doing a little dance when happy.

Calm down boi - no joke, a method to calm down roosters is to pick them up. Another method is letting their back or neck. Petting their head is a war crime and they will react badly.

Roost - will fall asleep or nap on high places and areas.

Austin Q: Kurtzberg fucking sucks-

Marc: I KILL YOU, BITCH! *Tackles Austin Q to the floor and slaps his face*

Austin Q: HELP! He’s trying to kill me!

—

Louis: *Being choked by Marc* You have the shot! SHOOT HIM!

—

Marc: … Lacey. There’s dirt in your hair.

Lacey: Huh? Oh, yeah. I was hiking, and- Whatcha doin’?

Marc: *Combing the dirt out of her hair* I-it’s just bothering me.

—

Science Kids: *Puppy eyes*

Marc: No.

Cosette: Pleeeease?

Marc: Nope.

Simon: Just this once! Pretty please?!

Marc: … *Chirps*

Aurore: AAAWW! SO CUTE! *Passes out*

—

Marc: I’LL KILL YOU, LOUIS! I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN, TEAR OFF YOUR ARMS, AND-! *Ivan picks him up. He instantly calms down*

Ivan: Holy shit, that actually worked.

Nathaniel: Told you. And watch this. *Pets Marc’s neck*

Marc: *Chirps*

Aurore: SO CUTE!

—

Mme. Mendeleiv: Marc! Get down from the roof!

Nathaniel: Hush! He’s trying to sleep.

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous #ao3fic #marc anciel #nathaniel kurtzberg #science kids #miraculous side effects #just saw this ask

[verfound]

(Old) Ficlet: Called Out (MLB, Alya/Nino)

Rating: General Audiences

Characters/Pairings: Alya Césaire, Nino Lahiffe; Nino/Alya

Summary: “And once found, how does a fox announce that it has claimed a mate, Mademoiselle Césaire?”  A wicked idea began to form in her mind.  She could feel the fox imbuing her as her eyes slid over to Nino.  She ignored their teacher calling her name, her lips curling back over her teeth as she opened her mouth…

Author’s Notes/Warnings: I wrote this YEARS ago.  Back when we were just getting the leaks that Alya and Nino would be getting the Fox & Turtle and we had no names for them.  It was loosely set in another, longer fic I was working on, and I wasn’t going to post this one until I posted that, but that one was Adrien-having and I’m not sure I’ll ever get around to finishing it.  At least without major rewrites/tweaking.  I still kinda like this silly little idea, and it really does stand alone, and I’m tired of it sitting in my Upload folder.  Sooo…hey, have something non-Lukanette?  😂  (I’m pretty sure I wrote this before we met Luka.  That’s how old this is.  Back before Alya and Adrien annoyed me as much as they do.  😂)

“Called Out”

Alya was restless.

It was a consequence of the Fox Miraculous, Trixx had told her.  Where her feet had always itched to a certain degree, eager to be on the trail of the Next Big Scoop, becoming the Scarlet Fox had only made her itching feet worse.  Especially on a day like today, when the sun was shining and the air was crisp with the coming winter.  Her body was practically thrumming with the need to transform and race along the rooftops.

#miraculous ladybug #alya cesaire #nino lahiffe #ms. mendeleiev #ml fic #ver fic #old fic #miraculous side effects #animal traits #doing some spring cleaning #it feels weird posting it but I want it out of the upload folder 😂

[miraculus-dragon]

Ok but in universe where Marinette as the Guardian that regularly tries on different miraculi, and the universe happens to have miraculous animal instincts side effects, what happens to OP!Marinette who happen to be compatible with pretty much every miraculi?

#miraculous side effects #ml prompt #kinda

[itsnothappening]

snow | jasonette

word count: +1.4k

summary: "marinette dupain-cheng if you do not go home right now i swear to god i will murder you when you inevitably infect us all."

a/n: yet another fluff fic-

@maribat-calendar-events

ao3 | wattpad | series masterlist | masterlist | prompts

When Marinette sank down onto Chloe's table, her best friend's eyes were immediately upon her, looking her up and down with concern.

"Hi," Marinette said, settling her lunch tray onto the table. Normally, she would be talking a mile a minute about how annoying Lila is or the latest fashion news, but today, any extended period of standing made her bones turn to jelly, so Marinette all but collapsed into her seat, breathing out of her nose heavily. 

"Mon dieu Mari," Chloe said, frowning. "Are you okay?"

Marinette looked at her like she was mentally compromised before saying, "Of course I am." Instead of her usual cheerful enthusiasm though, today, her voice came out rough, and Nino peered at her over his glasses. 

"Really, dudette?" he asked. "Because it doesn't seem like it. You're like, pale and no offence, you look sickly."

Marinette sniffed and then looked at him dryly. "Thanks, Nino, you really know how to make a girl feel good about herself."

"Just stating facts dudette," Nino shrugged off her snarky comment, returning to his food.

Marinette grumbled unhappily as she picked up a cucumber from her plate, her stomach roiling at the very thought of eating it. 

Chloe pressed her hand firmly against Marinette's forehead and her frown became even deeper. "Marinette, you have a fever. Why are you even at school?"

Marinette didn't even think about responding. Chloe's hands were so nice and cool that even after they retracted, Marinette followed them, leaning so forward on her arms that they nearly slipped out from underneath her. 

Kim steadied her by gripping onto her shoulder, sharing alarmed looks with Chloe and Nino when Marinette's eyes slipped shut.

"Mari," Kim said, shaking her gently. "You need to go home.

Marinette shook her head, leaning forward again. She was pretty sure her arms would be a comfortable pillow so maybe if she got a few seconds to sleep—

Chloe snapped her fingers in front of Marinette's face, eyes sharp and every inch of the queen bee she was. Marinette barely managed to muster up the energy to look at her with a bitter expression. 

"Home," Chloe said in a tone that accepted no arguments, but Marinette decided to plea anyway.

"I don't—" Marinette started, but Chloe ended that right away.

"Marinette Dupain-Cheng if you do not go home right now I swear to god I will murder you when you inevitably infect us all."

"Fine," Marinette said, sighing loudly. Her shoulders shook with a suppressed cough, and she pretended to not notice Chloe slowly inching away from her. "I'll go."

"You shouldn't be walking alone," Nino said, looking at her with concern in his eyes. "You might get hit by a car because you're so out of it."

"I could take her home," a new voice entered the conversation, and Marinette immediately straightened, although she nearly collapsed a few seconds later. 

"No," she coughed out emphatically, refusing to be considered such an invalid that Adrien freaking Agreste had to take her home. "I'll be fine."

Chloe looked at Marinette uncertainly, eyes flitting between her and Adrien. "Well, you really shouldn't be walking alone—"

Marinette knew she had the upper hand here. All three of her friends couldn't leave because they had an exam next period and there was no way she was going to let Adrien let-Lila-lie Agreste take her home. So if Marinette really really tried, she could force her friends to let her stay till the end of the day. 

But, the more she thought of it, a nice, large warm bed sounded like heaven to Marinette. A dark room—with a heater—some water. Sleep. 

Marinette could feel her eyelids getting heavier at the very thought. But there was no one to take her home. Sure, it was only a few minutes away from school, but she had to cross loads of roads to get there, and it was not safe for Marinette to go there in the state she was. Even she knew that. 

Except.

Marinette paused, considering the last option hard. It would be a risk, no doubt, but the reward would also be great. Plus, she wouldn't even have to go to the bakery and answer her parents'—no offence—unwanted questions. Tikki had already explained that this was bound to happen, but Marinette hadn't expected it to hit her quite this hard. 

Marinette pulled out her phone, squinting at the light even though the brightness was on the lowest setting, and sent off the text. Sure enough, an answer came in a few minutes later with the confirmation.

Turning back to her friends, Marinette only felt slightly guilty about lying. "Papa is coming," she said and Chloe let out a pleased noise.

Marinette slumped in her arms again, letting their conversation wash over her ears, until her phone beeped again.

Shoving her food away from her, Marinette sniffed loudly as she waved goodbye to her friends, heading to the exit doors of her school. Thankfully, no one was there to bother her.

Marinette spotted Jason's car from a mile away, coughing lightly as she trudged to it. Feeling the cold seeping into her bones, Marinette tugged her thickest coat around her small frame, even more, her eyes growing heavier with each step.

Snowfall started to fall lightly, the flakes getting caught in Marinette's hair and the temperature dropping even lower than it was before.

Tired, Marinette's brain sang as her steps became slower and slower until she had come to a complete stop in the middle of the pavement, swaying slightly.

Everything blurred out for a few seconds—or was it minutes?—but the next time Marinette came back to reality, she was sitting in Jason's car with her boyfriend, fretting over her, panic on his features and his eyes wide.

"Oh my god," Jason whispered, hand slowly pulling a strand of hair away from her eyes. "Marinette, god, I thought you were dead—"

Marinette caught a glimpse of herself in the rearview mirror and winced at her complexion. Her skin was pallid and clammy, and her eyes had a glassy sheen to them making them seem unnatural. 

Jason's car was warm, warmer than anything had been for the last few days and it was like a huge blanket wrapped around her. Marinette felt her eyes get heavier, even as she tried to blink the feeling away. "Tired," she admitted quietly, letting out a large yawn.

Quickly appearing in the driver's seat, Jason gave her a look like he was afraid that she would faint. Although, Marinette couldn't say it wasn't justified, because according to Tikki, ladybugs hibernated in winter. As a holder of the Ladybug Miraculous, it meant that Marinette felt extra tired in the winter. Having underestimated those effects, Marinette was paying the price for it now. 

Marinette let her head loll back as Jason drove as fast as he could—no doubt breaking a few laws on the way—and in the span of fewer than three minutes, they were at his apartment.

Stumbling as she stepped out of the car, Marinette felt as though the ground was lurching beneath her feet, nearly collapsing on the ground. Jason was with her in seconds, holding her bridal style, shhing any protests Marinette might have had.

"You're clearly not fit to be walking, Pixie," he said gently, cuddling Marinette to him. "And you need to be in warmth as soon as possible."

Marinette snuggled into him further, groaning slightly as Jason let go of her slightly to open the apartment door. As soon as they walked in, Marinette felt herself relax, the warmth seeping into her muscles, making her feel marginally better. 

"C'mon Pix," Jason mumbled, dropping her in bed gently, "Let's get you warm."

Marinette curled up into a little ball as Jason threw pillows and blankets around her until the entire double bed was covered in them. He even turned up the heater in the room and if Marinette had had the energy, she would have kissed him for it. 

When she was in the state of being half-asleep and half-awake, Jason dropped a little kiss onto her forehead, and murmured, "I'll be outside if you need me."

Marinette frowned a little at that—Jason was like a heater and she was sure he could do a much better job than a regular one. She made grabby hands at him as he made to leave, whining under her breath.

Jason turned immediately, looking at her with a hint of amusement in his gaze. In her heart, Marinette was well aware of the fact that Jason would probably never let her live this down, but frankly, at that moment, Marinette wouldn't care if the world burnt down to ashes.

"Stay with me," she mumbled, opening her arms.

Jason chuckled slightly, pulling off his shirt in one smooth motion. "Anything for my Pixie."

#jasonette july 2022 #jasonette #jason x marinette #marinette x jason #jason todd #marinette dupain cheng #chloe bourgeois #nino lahiffe #le chien kim #sickfic #fluff #tooth rotting fluff #hibernation #miraculous side effects #maribat #mlb x dc #dc x mlb

[edwardenygmayin]

Random Prompt, Day 15

The Paris was facing the most destructive thing the city ever met. All heroes were called to deal with the problem and catch it before everything will go down. Even the akuma threw away its item to the heroes and ran awy to hide somewhere.

And it all happened only because of one thing:

Lady Noire drank 5 cups of coffee with the catnipp and 10 table spoons of sugar in each cup.

#miraculous fandom #miraculous ladybug #miraculous tales of ladybug and chat noir #mlb #marinette dupain cheng #miraculous lb #random prompt #prompt #au #lady noire #coffee addict marinette #catnip #miraculous side effects #lady noire is the best

[justhereforkeefe]

#mlb #just read #identity reveal #adrienette #miraculous side effects #christmas fluff

[kari-go]

I made more

#my art #fashion #miraculous ladybug #miraculous disaster au #marinette dupain cheng #chloe bourgeois #went all out on her #there were just so many outfits for her pre pq era xd #guess you could just say pre redemption during redemption and after redemption #but yeah #god the old fashion things are ugly #anyway #chloes side effects arent really visible except for fangs #and i couldnt really think of any others for her

[ninadove]

Whoever decided Kagami should have freckles deserves a raise a promotion and eternal life

#miraculous ladybug #kagami tsurugi #I’m having the time of my life describing how much Felix adores her freckles #Something her mother would likely label an imperfection if she could see them #Maybe she did see them if she lost her sight later in life (Peacock side-effect?)

[saturnrin]

Headcannon that Alix stomps like a bunny when she's mad. Imagine her being mad for any reason, and she just stomps her lil' hop-stomp in defiance.

#miraculous ladybug #alix kubdel #bunny miraculous #fluff #shes adorable #miraculous side effects #miraculous users develop animal-like characteristics over time

[gameguy20100]

Looks like Kagami is in trouble too. 😅🤣

Poor Zoe has it the worst though.

#miraculous ladybug #ml funny #miraculous side effects

[artzychic27]

Scarlet Beetle & Ikati Black:

One day, all the miraculous holders wake up to find their hair is the color of their miraculous. Kim’s hair is red, Max’s hair is black or green, Nathanial’s hair is purple, Marc’s hair is blue, and etcetera.

Also! Bugs and insects become more sluggish during winter. Does that effect Scarlet Beetle and Monarch?

(From the Arrow-Anon🏹)

Adrien: *Walks in with tan/cream-colored hair* Hey, guys! What do you think of my new look?!

Nino: *With white, blue, and yellow highlights in his hair* Nice, dude!

Alya: *Talking a selfie with Marinette. Her hair is green and Marinette’s is brown-to-white gradient* If this is an Akuma, I’m liking this one!

Nathaniel: *Nervously sweating* Hahaha! Yep! It must be an Akuma!

Kim: Right! He’s so right! An Akuma dyed our hair these random colors!

Max: That is the only explanation.

Chloé: *Struts in with dark blue hair* ‘Sup, losers?

Lila: *With pink hair* Looking good, Chloé!

—

And yeah, the cold affects Monarch, Scarlet Beetle, and Marigold even when not transformed.

Now, imagine if there were a garden-themed Akuma

Monarch/Scarlet Beetle/Marigold: *Running around and giggling like they’re high off their asses*

Ikati Black: *Snickering as Prince Paon records* We should- we should really be fighting.

Prince Paon: Yep… Next week?

Scarlet Beetle: Guys! Guys! Guys… Guys… I don’t have wings.

Monarch: Whaaaaat? Oh my God, where’d your wings go?

Scarlet Beetle: I don’t know, man! I’m a ladybug, I need wings!

Marigold: Wait!… Hold on… Your shoes… Your shoes have wings. Shoe wings… Showings… Shwings… Swings… Hermes has shoe wings!

Scarlet Beetle: Am I a god?

Monarch: Duuuuude… That is so trippy.

Marigold: *Huffs a rose* Oh my God! This rose, man! This rose! It is so happy I can’t stand it!

Scarlet Beetle: Hey, hey guys. That tree over there. It’s kinda hot, right?

Monarch: Dude, go and fuck that tree.

Marigold: Totally dare you, man. *Laughs*

*Meanwhile*

Ikati Black: Ten euros says he makes out with that tree.

Prince Paon: You have yourself a deal… No… No, don’t! Don’t do it!

Ikati Black: He’s kissing it!

Prince Pain: Damn it! *Hands him ten euros*

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous #ao3fic #nathaniel kurtzberg #marc anciel #max kanté #lê chiến kim #mlb oc #miraculous side effects #scarlet beetle & ikati black #don’t do drugs kids

[definitely-not-a-wasp]

All of Iggy's power-boosts become much more acceptable if you decide that they're not actually power boosts, but instead Iggy "canonical genius who fucks with dangerous things he definitely shouldn't touch" Griffiths taking a page out of Jeb's book and doing horribly unethical science through the first three books.

He only started acting upset about being blind after leaving their home, because it was at that point that being blind became a liability in his life. This grows through books 1-3, until the entire flock is kidnapped and conveniently brought back to the School, where sure, Iggy's a prisoner, but suddenly he has access to supplies and research. And then, oh so conveniently, he starts being able to sense color and have limited sight on white backgrounds (see: in bright lighting).

I think Iggy was gathering information from the Institute for Higher Living (mostly what he could glean through "innocent questions") and from his own memories of the School, to try to give himself a boost. In fact, I think it started in SoF, and that's why Iggy had a breakdown over being blind— what he was trying wasn't working, because he didn't have a full laboratory full of resources or all of the puzzle pieces he needed. And he's not about to talk to anyone else about it, because not only would they probably freak the fuck out about him using himself as a test subject, but he also knows that... frankly, they probably wouldn't be able to help him. Nudge is great with tech, Fang is an investigator at their core, Max is an excellent tactician, but when it comes to biology, to chemistry, to anything that strays to the School, he's the person who handles those subjects.

What's that? They're breaking back into the School? Iggy is 10/10 on board.

What's that? They're getting kidnapped by the School and Angel betrayed them? Not great, but he's been during disadvantages into advantages for most of his life. He can do it one more time.

They're breaking into ITEX now? Even fucking better.

Sitting in the dining room of the Martinez house, after ITEX is distroyed, after several sleepless nights of injections and eyedrops and saying it's going to work this time, he can see pinpricks of light at the edge of his vision. By the time he boards the Wendy K, he can see light. Sometimes, when he focuses until his head aches, he can pick up movement against bright backgrounds. Not much, but enough that he can move out of the way of an oncoming attack. And that's all he needs.

Then he picks up a plastic cup and tastes something on the back of his tongue that he can only describe as blue, and tastes bad, and wonders what the fuck else he accidentally caused.

#maximum ride #maximum ride on main #iggy (maximum ride) #look that entire plot point becomes better if Iggy's miraculous pseudo-sight is something that HE does #and not the universe going “well you can't function without sight” #and YES the color-sight was entirely accidental #And there were probably other side effects that weren't as pleasant but that's what happens when a feral 14-year-old does mad science #mad scientist Iggy AU