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Quirks and Miracles Masterlist

Miraculous: Tales of Tīrumushi & Féline Noire

What if Izuku grew up in Paris instead? [1] [2] [3][4][5][6][7][8]

Origins of Ladybug!Izuku and Cat!Chloe

The Relationship Chart

Izuku and nicknames (Trigger warnings inside)

[How It All Begins...]

Other Works:

Coming Soon

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IT. IS. HERE.

Here we have the Miraculous: Tales of Tīrumushi & Feline Noire cover art / poster along with side by side character concept arts.

- Izuku Midoriya as Tīrumushi ft. Tikki

- Chloe Bourgeois as Feline Noire ft. Plagg

- Nathaniel Kurtzberg as Rubis Renard ft. Trixx

- Kagami Tsurugi as Sheruta ft. Wayzz

- Adrien Agreste as Veste Jaune ft. Pollen

More characters to be revealed soon, and working on making the previous prompts for this AU into a full story :3

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Because it took me some time to make this, but better late than never ^^;

Deku just having a fun birthday with his movie flings xD

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I recently found out about @ririchanva's Ladybug!Izuku and I am absolutely enamored!! The fact we both gave him Badass Bombshell Blonde Cats simply proves its a necessity.

Comic under the cut-

The angry one is from this post. It's not fair, his partner is a real piece of work with anti-character development weighing them both down.

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It's midnight ya'll.

Happy Birthday Shinso.

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Because it is Denki Kaminari's

birthday AND I have #sodapop on the brain...I mixed both xD

...tomorrow will be Shinso + Your Idol...maybe...should I?

Reference:

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now i REALLY wanna know what happens in heroes day..

//Well the two parters will be out maybe in the middle of July since I'll also be working on Bats & Snowflakes and Quirks & Miracles too. But don't worry, it's already in the works! But all the love and support for the story are appreciated :D

might write an AO3 version of this story when I have the time.

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Oh.

Oh, you just throw a brick and not kiss it huh?

//I know! I know I'm so so mean! But hopefully in the next two parters of Tirumushi and Feline Noire, things will get better...hopefully-

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DID ADRIEN SIDE WITH LILA AND MAKE DEKU CRY?!

//W-well in fairness, Adrien had no choice in the matter. Although I will admit what he said was out of line.

-avoids getting hit by rocks-

I AM SO SO SORRY--!

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WAIT WAIT WAIT!

Where are Rody and Todoroki in all of the bee arc?!

Rody is back in Otheon after Friendship Day, but he will make an appearance once more during Heroes Day.

As for Shoto...well, it's not really a spoiler, but he is staying somewhere in Paris temporarily with a relative...guess which one.

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//Now we're on to Part 2 of the Bee!Miraculous Arc Special~ :D

BIG WARNING...this chapter is going to hurt a lot.

This post will include: Angst towards the end, OOCness, New!Bee Holder, a mix of the episodes: Ladybug + Queen Wasp (but with twist), emotional abuse , family drama (x10), manipulation + blackmail time, a friendship is going to break...and so much more.

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    ‘How could have this happened? How could /I/ have foolishly lost a Miraculous?!’

Izuku was waiting backstage with Chloe as they watched Marinette doing the final checks before the Fashion show starts. Since everything was good and back to normal after Tirumushi defeated The Collector, the event was up and running once more and ready to go.

Chloe tilted her head as she observed the worried looking childhood friend of hers, and hummed out loud, gaining his attention for a moment.

“So…you of all people lost a Miraculous?”

Izuku groaned out loud as he placed his hands over his face, sighing out in exasperation, “I know! I was so so careless! I was going to hand out the Bee to Alya for help since you, Natchan and Michan were captured by The Collector! I…I have no excuses, and now I know Master Fu is gonna give the ‘ohhhh I told you so, Young Izuku~’ talk if he finds out—”

“Hey, he won’t find out. I’m sure Nath and Ice Queen has it covered and will find it,” Chloe assured him with a huff, patting his shoulder before glancing over to where Adrien had just arrived, and Marinette fussing over him, “Besides, shouldn’t you check on Adrikins and see if he’s okay?”

Right. He supposed as his best friend, Izuku should make sure the blond was okay after the whole fiasco with his father. Especially when witnessing before the akumatization the complete one eighty Gabriel Agreste had shown. While Izuku was pretty sure the man was a stoic and calm individual, he had never seen the fashion mogul lose his temper in public like that before.

Taking Chloe’s advice, Izuku approached Adrien and tapped his shoulder, looking awkward, “Dri-chan? You okay?”

“Oh! Izuku,” Adrien fully faced the other boy and reached over to hug him, before checking him over, “I should be asking you that! You must’ve been freaked out after my father…lost it, back there…?”

“Y-Yeah, um, what…” Izuku paused, thinking of his words carefully before speaking slowly, “Did…you want to talk about what was that about?”

Adrien’s face scrunched up, and Izuku knew it seemed something touchy and raised his hands up.

“Y-You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to—“

“No…” Adrien shook his head as he smiled weakly, “No, I…it was all my fault. My dad caught on his cameras that I was sneaking into his office and thought I took one of his prized inspirations for his work. Which, in hindsight I guess it was a bad idea I was snooping and being curious…”

“Curiosity killed the cat, you know,” Izuku murmured imploringly, but then blinked, “But, what happened to the book? You didn’t really steal it, right?”

Adrien gave a tiny cheeky grin and Izuku felt himself sweat-drop.

“…Dri-chan, no.”

“Dri-chan, yes~”

Adrien was soon rushing to the side where his designer messenger bag was and soon pulled out what seemed to be a tattered book, and the blond walked back towards Izuku to give him a closer look. Tikki did peek out a bit out from Izuku’s jacket, gasping silently at seeing the familiar looking thing in the model’s hand.

“Wow, it looks ancient,” Izuku murmured as he opened the book once it was handed to him, but his eyes widened when he saw a Ladybug Heroine and some writings in Chinese, “Is this—?”

“Cool, right? Apparently there was a Ladybug and Cat hero from thousands of years ago! And check this out, there’s even a Fox Heroine and even some villain that seemed to be almost related to Queen Butterfly!” Adrien babbled excitedly, “Since I know you’re interested in heroes and all, I thought you’d be interested in seeing this! I’m also gonna show Alya too since she’s into Tirumushi and Feline Noire—“

Izuku was nodding his head, his intrigue piqued, but then yelped when he felt something pinch at his pectoral, alerting Adrien for a second. 

“Ahhh, sorry! I think a bug is crawling inside my shirt, hold on!” Izuku laughed weirdly, before taking a few steps back and turning around, looking inside his shirt, “Tikki! What was that?!”

“Izuku! This is it! The one Master Fu was looking for!” Tikki chirped quietly to him, and Izuku blinked.

“…Is it…?”

Tikki nodded, “It’s definitely the Grimoire that the Master was looking for this whole time!”

Izuku paled as he glanced at Adrien for a moment, who was oblivious to them and still sifting through the pages of the book. The Ladybug holder remembered how Master Fu told him that if the Grimoire is still around, it was probably in the hands of whoever is wielding the Butterfly Miraculous.

 Turning back to Tikki, he hurriedly whispered, “Is Adrien involved with Queen Butterfly somehow?!”

“We won’t know for sure. Why don’t we ask?”

Izuku pursed his lips, before turning and walking back to Adrien, smiling wide, “Sooooo~ Um, you said this book belongs to your Dad, right?”

Adrien nodded, looking up at Izuku and shutting the book close, “Yup! Apparently he and Mom went on a trip once in Tibet and found it during one of their nature trail hikes. Since then, Father has been really using this book as his source of his work.”

Izuku doubt it was for his fashion lines, but if it was true that the Agreste couple found this book…

Forest green eyes glanced over to the couple now, eyes zeroing on Emelie Agreste. Izuku could feel his heart grow heavy as he narrowed his eyes, his mind now racing.

…Does this mean Emilie Agreste is Queen Butterfly?

But his rational mind then reminded him that the woman was here when The Collector happened, and she was even one of the victims he captured. But then again, what if that was a ploy to get Tirumishi off her trail?

‘I don’t see Emelie-san as a manipulative or cunning person.’ Izuku thought to himself for a moment, then shook his head as he looked to Adrien, ‘I don’t think Adrien even knows the implication of his parents having something like this in their possession…which makes me wonder…’

“Adrien, did your parents happen to have a piece of accessory that came along with this book?” Izuku asked casually, and Adrien’s eyes widened.

“Oh! There was a brooch that was pretty. It reminded me of those fancy looking feathers of a peacock!” 

Izuku’s stomach turned into knots as he glanced down at his shirt for a second, already catching Tikki’s horrified look. This confirms it..while perhaps Emilie Agreste isn’t the Butterfly holder terrorising Paris, it’s possible that she and her husband are involved with them.

“Adrien, do you think I can borrow this book?”

Adrien frowned, as he shook his head slowly, “Wh-while I did bring this with me to show you, I can’t really lend it to you. I promised Father that I would give it back to him after the show, so I wouldn’t be grounded for stealing it in the first place or ban me from going to school.”

Izuku tried not to show his frustration as he smiled weakly, “J-Just for a day? Please, Adrien, I can even give it back tomorrow safe and sound~”

Adrien saw how Izuku’s hands were reaching out to grab for it and stepped back, keeping the book away, “Izuku. I’m already in trouble, I don’t want to make my Father angry again for letting you borrow this book. I can’t even ask permission since he was really sensitive of people seeing the source of his masterpieces.”

Izuku didn’t want to seem desperate. If he could just only maybe show Master Fu the book and confirm…

Pursing his lips, Izuku sighed before letting his hands drop to the side, “Okay, okay…c-can I just borrow it during the show and read? You said you wanted to show to Alya, right? I can show it to her and give it right back to you afterwards before you and your family go home…”

Adrien looked apprehensive about this and sighed, nodding his head after a minute of thinking before holding the book out, “Just…be careful with it, okay? My Father will flip if something happens to it.”

“I promise,” And Izuku did mean that as he took the book carefully, observing the lining over the cover with shining eyes, “It really is a precious book…”

Adrien folded his arms, raising a brow, “Yeah, so please look after it. But also you and Alya don’t be too distracted of it to ignore Marinette’s show.”

Izuku frantically nodded, looking sheepish as he hugged the book close to him, “I’ll guard it with my life!”

Once Adrien was called by Marinette for final checks, Izuku sighed in relief as he looked down at the book in his hands. Chloe appeared beside him, tilting her head as she looked at the book and made a face.

“Ew, Izu-sweetie, what is that?”

“Something Master Fu has been searching for this whole time,” Izuku whispered to her seriously as he patted her shoulder, “I’m going to take picture of the pages and save them to show Master Fu. Adrien’s not gonna be letting go of this book any time soon since it belongs to his Father and there is no chance that Gabriel-san is going to give it up…”

Chloe looked surprised at this and frowned, “…So are we gonna assume Monsieur Gabriel is—?”

“He and Emelie-san might be involved with Queen Butterfly at least,” Izuku told her, “Anyways, I’m gonna head to the bathroom so I can have privacy to picture the Grimoire and maybe get an update from Natchan and Michan on finding the Bee Miraculous.”

“No, it’s better to use my private green room,” Chloe said as she gave him a key then kissed his cheek, “That way you won’t be disturbed or accidentally drop the book into the toilet water—”

Izuku blushed, but grinned as he kissed her cheek in return, “You’re amazing, neko-chan!”

Chloe huffed, looking flustered and sashaying herself away, “I know I am~“

Izuku grinned fondly as he watched her go, shaking his head before rushing off to use Chloe’s room where she would dress and do her make-up. Closing the door behind him and making sure to lock it, he soon placed the book down in the dressing table and opened the pages, quickly snapping each one and saving them in his photo album of his phone.

“This was very clever of you, Izuku. This way Adrien won’t get into trouble with his Father and Master Fu would have at least a copy of the Grimoire to use and help you and the rest of the Holders,” Tikki complimented with pride, but Izuku frowned with a serious look in his eyes.

“It still doesn’t sit right with me that we have to give this back to Gabriel-san and knowing that he might have the involvement with a villainess. Poor Adrien…” Izuku sighed, and Tikki flew out from his shirt pocket to hug his cheek.

“We can think about that later. For now, at least something good comes out of this. We’re getting closer in finding a way to stop Queen Butterfly for good!”

Izuku knew Tikki was right. But it didn’t stop the gnawing feeling that someone is going to get hurt by all this.

“…This isn’t good.”

Rubis Renard tilted his head as he looked over to Sheruta bending down near some bushes, holding something in her hand. He walked over to her and blinked at seeing a familiar Mini Miracle Box that was wide open and empty.

“…Oh, this isn’t good,” The Fox Hero repeated before he felt his flute vibrate and opened it carefully to see Izuku’s face popping up on the floating illusionary like hologram screen before him, “Iz?”

“How are things going there? Did you manage to find it?”

Rubis Renard grinned nervously, “Well. We’ve got good news, and bad news…”

Izuku’s face on the screen went deadpanned, “What’s the good news?”

“Good news? We found the Miracle Box that held the Bee Miraculous,” Sheruta stood by her teammate’s side as she then showed the empty box to Izuku, “Bad news? The Bee Miraculous is missing.”

Izuku was letting out a loud groan on the other end, placing his hand over his face, “By the Kwamis— You might as well come back. Worse case scenario is someone might’ve picked it up.”

Rubis Renard and Sheruta looked at each other for a moment, before the Turtle Heroine frowned and looked back to Izuku.

“Do you think Alya might have it since you did say that you were trying to recruit her before you lost it?”

Izuku looked thoughtful at this, “It’s possible. I can even ask her discreetly. Also, I also found my own good news and bad news.”

The Fox Hero raised a brow, “…I think I’d rather hear the bad news first…”

Izuku made a face before sighing, “Fine. I found the Grimoire, but it belongs to Gabriel Agreste. And I don’t think he plans to part ways with it anytime soon, according to Adrien.”

Izuku managed to give more details about what happened to the duo, and Sheruta sighed.

“And the good news, at least you managed to copy the pages of the book down in your phone to give to Master Fu. Which sort of buys us time at least until we find a way to really get that book in our hands,” She stated logically, before she looked at Izuku’s guilty face, “You are worried about Adrien also being involved in all this.”

“I just don’t want to conclude that his family might be working for a villainess, especially when it’s confirmed that the Peacock Miraculous is in their possession too.”

Rubis Renard looked understanding, “Let’s not jump into any speculations for now and keep an open mind. Adrien is our friend and you’ve known the Agrestes for a long time, so we shouldn’t be quick to make judgement until we have all the facts straight.”

“You’re right.” Izuku sniffled, and both Fox and Turtle heroes soften at seeing how conflicted their friend looked, “For now, just come back and we can reconvene later along with Lo-tan.”

The two nodded before they soon high-jumped to the Parisian rooftops, making their way back to the fashion show.

“Scoop~ The hat Adrien Agreste is wearing was made by my BFF, Marinette~” Alya spoke loudly with a smile as she filmed Adrien walking down the cat walk before her, then faced her camera at an awkward looking Marinette, “Anything you like to say during my livestream~?”

While Marinette waved clumsily with a wide nervous smile, Izuku managed to sneak up behind her and waved at the camera as well, hiding the book behind him.

“Oh! Izuku you’re just in time!” Alya smiled brightly before grinning with waggling brows, “Chloe is about to be next down the cat-walk~”

Izuku felt his freckled cheeks warm as he glanced over to the stage, seeing Adrien sashaying away coolly as Chloe passed by him, doing her own stylish walk. Indeed, she looked great in one of Marinette’s dresses, looking like a Queen of the Night with how the dress sparkled and Chloe looking good in her hair and makeup. Honestly, Izuku felt his heart leap at the sight, lips pressed tightly and eyes practically glowing in awe and pride for her.

Marinette and Alya looked at each other and giggled, gushing how smitten Izuku looked.

Alya was about to say something teasingly until she looked behind Izuku and gasped with wide eyes, the hands holding her phone almost shaking. Marinette and Izuku looked confused for a moment before looking behind their backs and gasped as well. What was she doing here?!

Nino, who was in charge of the music during the show, stopped his DJing as he gasped as well. The scratching sound of his disks echoing in the room as everyone turned their heads at the sight of the newcomer walking in fashionably late.

Even Chloe, who was frozen in place on stage, looking absolutely gobsmacked at the person appearing before her.

“I…I don’t believe it,” Alya finally said, as she turned her camera towards herself with a look of disbelief, “Tealbloggers…a huge update!”

Facing the camera again, it was pointed at a golden blonde haired woman, dressed in a white strapless jumpsuit, a thick black stripe down the right side that is long in length and bares around the shoulder blades. On her head, she adorns a black hat with black-and-yellow color stripes on the underside, yellow hat band and a black-and-yellow flower on the left side. She wears a pair of bright golden high-heel shoes and white evening gloves which reach up to just under her elbow, and adorned a golden bangle-like necklace around her neck with black gemstones and white outlines.

The woman strutted towards Chloe, and once she was in front of her, she tipped her sunglasses down to show her bored looking sapphire eyes.

Chloe gasped, placing her hands over her mouth before she then breathed out and composed herself, “…Mother.”

“Cleo—I-I mean, Chloe.” The woman managed to correct herself quickly, coolly looking up and down at Chloe’s attire, “Huh…you don’t look utterly terrible…”

Marinette almost looked like she was about to faint, if not for Izuku holding her up.

“That’s Audrey Bourgeois! She hasn’t been seen in Paris for ages, since she worked overseas in New York this whole time!“ Alya breathed out as people whispered around them, and she smiled brightly and glanced at her friends, “Scoop #2! With The Style Queen’s surprise appearance, this means we’ll be seeing Marinette’s designs in every single photo and news broadcast!”

Marinette did faint this time, and Izuku easily caught her in his arms.

    “This was Audrey Bourgeois’ first public appearance in Paris for a long while~ This fashion week is full of surprises and shockers~”

Nathaniel watched Nadja Chamack do her news report in front of her camera man, then glanced over at Kagami and Izuku, “Who would’ve thought Chloe’s Mom would return home, I thought she would be busy…”

“I don’t think Lo-tan even knew she was coming either,” Izuku softened as he glanced to the green rooms, wanting to check up on his partner.

“Either way, Marinette seems happy,” Kagami said as the trio looked over at a bouncing Marinette chatting to her parents, Alya, Nino and Adrien, “If the so called Style Queen deems her designs to be good, she might actually become famous overnight.”

The three then walked over to the group, but were then surprised when Audrey Bourgeois was sauntering towards them, almost looking like a preening peacock the way she walked. At the same time, Gabriel and Emelie also approached, Gabriel even placing a business like smile.

“My dear Audrey. It is an honour and a pleasure for you to show up during Fashion Week. I hope you enjoyed the show in the private VIP box we have set up for you. Especially when your daughter is one of the models. You must be very proud.” The fashion mogul stated politely, already taking the offered hand from the woman and kissed the back of it.

“Let’s not overdo it, huh, Gabriel~?” Audrey chuckled haughtily, giving a sugary sweet smile.

Izuku didn’t know why he felt his skin crawl hearing her voice, almost reaching to scratch at his arm as if feeling an itch. 

“Seems Daddy didn’t inform me that Mother was coming home. Probably forgotten since he’s priority would be catering to her and her high maintenances,” Chloe’s voice sounded bitterly as she stepped next to Izuku, hands on her hips and huffing a breath, “Seriously. She always does this.”

“Does what?” Marinette, hearing their conversation, spoke up curiously as Adrien, Alya and Nino turned to her.

“Always just shows up whenever she wants and then will leave before I could even say anything to her,” Chloe stated as she then rolled her eyes, “Watch. As soon as I go to her, she’ll get my name wrong once again then make her exit.”

“Did you enjoy the show?” Gabriel asked the Style Queen casually, then gave a look to his wife, who was glaring daggers at Audrey.

“So-so…” Audrey glanced at the hat Adrien was wearing, then grabbed it off his head and observed it, “This hat is not a Gabriel Agreste.”

Marinette squeaked, making everyone look at her now.

“Are you responsible for that?” Audrey asked now, raising a brow and nothing really reflecting behind her sunglasses.

Marinette chewed her lower lip anxiously, as she glanced around the people that was with her. Her parents smiled encouragingly at her, while people like Alya and Nino were giving thumbs up happily. Even Adrien murmured a ‘stand proud!’ with a bright smile along with Nathaniel, and Kagami nodding as if that says everything, and Chloe did the same thing. She then looked to Izuku, and the green haired male softened, while placing a hand over his heart.

‘Believe in yourself, and let your heart lead the way.’

Marinette took courage, and nodded her head with a bright smile, “I…I’m the one who created it.”

“Marinette won a fashion design competition,” Gabriel interjected as well, as everyone sort of looked at him weirdly while Audrey hummed with a keen observation. 

“This hat is this most…” She dramatically paused, before gushing out, almost out of character like, “The most exceptional thing I’ve ever seen! You’re a visionary, Marinette! Glitters had it’s day, feathers are the trend of tomorrow!”

Alya was about to squeal in excitement for her bestie but then felt the hand of Nino covering her mouth, but did manage to steady her hand from shaking her camera phone to film all of this. Marinette stared in shock as both Adrien and Nathaniel were congratulating her silently along with Tom and Sabine, and both Gabriel and Emeilie were being polite in complimenting Marinette as well.

“I haven’t felt this much emotions since…” Audrey glanced at Gabriel, “…you.”

Gabriel chuckled, almost basking in pride, “She does have talent.”

Audrey raised a brow and looked to Marinette, “You wanna be a fashion designer, right?”

Marinette nodded immediately, “Yes! Y-Yes I do, ma’am!”

“Then come to New York with me~ I’ll make you the biggest name in fashion!” Audrey then laughed, amused for a moment, “I’m sure you’ll even upstage Gabriel~”

“I’ll be able to model for you!” Adrien chirped with excitement for his good friend.

“We’ll be there for you, honey,” Sabine spoke up, her husband nodding alongside her supportively, “No matter what you decide!“

“My helicopter will be leaving for the airport at 8pm tonight,” Audrey stated, and Marinette was already looking frazzled about things happening so fast.

“Isn’t this awesome for Marinette, Chloe?” Adrien asked, smiling at Chloe.

Izuku was afraid of this. It was why he had been silent the whole time. While he was happy for Marinette, he knew that someone else is feeling differently through all this. He was even prepared for Chloe looking upset, grabbing her hand and squeezed it. He had always been by Chloe’s side since he was four years old…he knew the pain of one absentee parent. To have one prefer someone over them…?

Chloe’s feelings boiled over.

“It’s…IT’S RIDICULOUS! UTTERLY RIDICULOUS!” Chloe yelled almost childishly as she shook Izuku’s hand off of her and whirled around to her mother, eyes blazing, “I’ve never been to New York with you and you’re taking MARINETTE?!”

Audrey sighed while rolling her eyes, as if looking down at someone stupid, then looked at her covered nails in boredom, “I’m taking Marinette because she’s exceptional, Claudette—I mean, Chloe.”

“I’m exceptional too!” Chloe argued, stomping her foot down for good measures.

“The only exceptional thing about you, my dear? Is your mother,” Audrey hissed coolly, the venom in her eyes made Chloe falter for a moment.

Izuku felt himself growl as he stood in front of Chloe, his own eyes blazing, “You’re wrong!”

Everyone was shocked for a second at Izuku’s tone, Audrey raising a brow at him while Chloe snapped out of her revere.

“Chloe is ten times a better person than you are!“ Izuku argued protectively as he then laughed acidly, “Yes. She’s headstrong, confident and knows what she wants. She pretty much has a loud personality that makes her stand out…Bourgeois-san, no offence, but she also is someone that cares very deeply unlike you—”

“Izu-sweetie,” Chloe tugged at his arm, but Izuku was relentless. 

“Chloe may seem someone that would be nothing in your eyes, but to some of us? Myself and my friends thinks she’s awesome,” He glanced over at the others who were coming over to stand by him, and Izuku smiled, “She’s grown up as a fine young lady that is more than exceptional. She’s out of this world.”

“Y-Yeah! Izuku is right, Aunty Audrey!” Adrien spoke up by his side, “She’s tries her best to be a good person and help people, just as she was taught by Mlle. Inko.“

“Inko...?…oh, the help that took care of you and Cara—Chloe,” Audrey murmured with a scoff, “Why Andre decided to hire that foreign cow is beyond me,”

All Izuku could see was red, and he was about to let out a warning tone but then Chloe stepped forward, a cracking sound of skin making impact sounded and echoing around the building. Everyone looked shocked as Audrey’s head was looking to the side, a reddening handprint already forming onto her cheek. Chloe stood before her, panting hard like a raging bull as she snarled at her own mother.

“You…You. Do. Not. Call. Maman. Inko. That!” Chloe screeched out in fury, shakily breathing in and out as her fiery glare kept Audrey in place, “You can insult me, I’m used to it. But not to my true mother figure!”

“You…You insolent little—“

“Madame Bourgeois.”

Marinette stomped in front of the blonde woman with quiet anger as she too glared up at her, hands on her hips and lips pressed into a hard line before she spoke loud and clear.

“As I am honoured for the opportunity, I’m afraid I have to decline. Nor am I interested in working with you in the near future.”

Audrey looked shocked for a few seconds, before her face turned cold, her nose almost up in the air as if Marinette was some insect beneath her face, “…You’re going to regret rejecting me, little mademoiselle. Last chance to take it back, I’m not usually one to give a second—“

“Then I won’t be asking for a second, nor third, or even a hundredth chance.” Marinette stated strongly, unwavering and unlike the usual clumsy and stuttering Marinette, her own eyes icy, “Because I actually care of the people that follow me on my future journey and what my career is to become. Insulting family friends that I care about is not a way to get into my good graces. Nor do I want to associate with people like that. So, apologies…but I rather stay here in Paris and continue to make my own path in fashion.”

Audrey stared at her, then glanced at the people now watching her. Gabriel and Emelie were not meeting her eyes and even the Dupain-Chengs looked utterly horrified and furious at her. Even the teenagers were looking pretty pissed. But what angered Audrey the most, was seeing her poor excuse of a daughter holding hands with the riff raff looking broccoli haired boy.

“…Hmph. What a waste.” Audrey started walking away, not meeting anyone’s gaze, “Ridiculous. Utterly Ridiculous.”

Once she was gone, the tension was soon lifted, and everyone could sigh in relief. Although Adrien did look worriedly at his parents. Especially since his Father was blank faced and Emelie was slightly pale.

Chloe also felt like a weight was off her shoulders and she almost fell on her knees, if not for Izuku holding her up. Somehow, he wrapped his arms around him and held her close, even burying his face near her neck and had her eyes closed. It was almost as if he was trying to hold himself together, but he knew he had to make sure that Chloe was okay.

“Lo-tan?”

Chloe curled herself against him as she whimpered a little, her eyes teary for a moment, “I’m so sorry she said that—“

“It’s not your fault,” He stated quietly, as he then nuzzled a little in affection, his emotions also just as raw as hers, “You’re my partner. Of course I’m going to stand by you. In and out of the mask.”

Those words made her smile, resting her head against his as she felt her heart warm.

“Man, she was a bitch.” Alya seethed out loud now, moving away from Nino now as he was holding her back from losing her temper through the whole thing, and the girl huffed and looked at Chloe, “Man, you are really an angel compared to her. I’m sorry you have such a sucky Mom.”

“It’s whatever, Cesaire.”

Marinette gasped as she realised something and then looked around, “W-where is Auntie Inko?”

“Oh! She did go to the rest room,” Tom stated with a scratch of his head, but then sighed when seeing his wife looking down right murderous, “It was a good thing she didn’t hear…what was just said by that foul woman…”

Sabine was murmuring something in Mandarin, then switched to Cantonese as she looked like she was going to lose it. But Izuku and Adrien, the two having learnt Chinese at a young age, realised what she was saying.

“I want to destroy that woman for insulting my dear friend.”

And lo and behold…an akuma appeared before them as the dark butterfly touched over Sabine’s wedding ring, and a dark energy surrounded her quietly. 

“MOM NO!” Marinette cried out but before she could reach forward, Nathaniel stopped her, “No! I have to stop my mom from being akumatized—“

“It’s too late, Marinette. Look!”

And indeed, in Sabine’s place was a woman floating a few inches from the ground dressed in what seems to be a traditional hanfu that was decorated in red and gold, and her headpiece looked similar to those of an old era of Empresses from China. The woman had the same beauty make-up similar of an Empress, even having a tear shaped jewel on her forehead. She then held her hands out, as two fans that had blades at the end of them appeared, glinting under the lights.

“I am Verity Queen. And I will straighten that “Style Queen” and punish her of the slander she has inflicted upon Inko Midoriya. JUSTICE BE DONE!”

And soon, the woman soared out of the building in a burst of wind, shocking everyone and even made the room shake for a moment. Nadja and her cameraman were in awe, but rushed to chase after the akuma of the hour, wanting a scoop of the second akumatized villain of the day.

Izuku and Chloe looked at each other in fear, then glanced over towards Nathaniel and Kagami. The four gave each other signals, and they soon rushed to separate hiding spots to transform while everyone was distracted. While Tom was panicking and being escorted to safety by Marinette, Alya and Nino, the Agreste couple were about to retreat as well when Emelie noticed her son was missing.

“…Adrien?!”

“Tikki! Spots on!”

“Plagg! Claws out!”

Tirumushi and Feline Noire started to make their way to the glass rooftop of the Grand Palais, noticing that both Rubis Renard and Sheruta were waiting for them. The four of them glanced to hearing explosions and screams nearby, and then were making their way over the source of the sounds.

“To think that we would be facing off another one of Queen Butterfly’s victims once more. This time, it is Marinette’s mother,” Sheruta stated while jumping roof to roof, frowning a bit, “This is becoming an increasingly stressful day.”

“I hope Marinette is okay,” Rubis Renard murmured with a conflicted look.

“The faster we stop Verity Queen and get Sabine-san back, the better for everyone,” Tirumushi stated, swimming his yo-yo faster to where the chaos was happening, “And the faster we can go looking for the Bee Miraculous.”

“Maybe we should tell Master Fu that you have lost it?” Sheruta stated, already pulling her shield out, “I am sure he will be understanding and help—”

“And get him into trouble? No,” Feline Noire was pole-vaulting beside them, as she then ran beside her partner, “It’s better we don’t tell him yet. I’m sure we can find the accessory around here.”

“What if someone with bad intentions picked up the Bee Miraculous?” 

Everyone turned their heads to the Fox Hero, who easily hopped ahead of them and then stopped in place, making everyone else stop. Tirumushi’s expression look worried, which caused Feline Noire and Sheruta to look at each other with twin concerns. 

Rubis Renard sighed, “If not Alya…what if it’s, say, Lila?”

Feline Noire and Sheruta looked disgusted at the thought, and Tirumushi hummed.

“That…would not be ideal…”

“…Perhaps one of us should go and look for the Bee Miraculous while the rest will stop Verity Queen,” Rubis Renard murmured before he twirled his flute, “I can do so. Besides, your team up might be a better fit since Sheruta can protect you and Feline Noire.”

Tirumushi nodded, “Sounds like a solid plan. Alright, good luck, Renard,”

The Fox Hero smiled, before swiftly rushing towards a different direction and leaving the team to do their thing. The remaining trio soon rushed towards where they thought Verity Queen was located, but then blinked at the sight before them.  Verity Queen was frozen in place, seemingly raising her fans as if to attack someone. But the new stranger that was standing there was what made the heroes pause in their steps. 

It seemed like a blond haired person dressed in what seems to be a bee motif; jacket, leather pants, boots and gloves that made him look like a fashionable biker. The male adjusted the goggles that were over his eyes as he grinned, the antennas on top of his head twitching as he smiled.

“Ah! You guys are finally here!” 

Tirumushi even gasped as shining see-through like wings appeared behind his back and flew over and landed in front them, hand over his heart and bowing his head.

“It’s totally cool to meet you guys, finally and in person! Ah, where are my manner~?” The mysterious hero chuckled as he coughed, pushing his hair back and grinning, “The name is Veste Jaune, at your service~”

Feline Noire frowned, peeking over the new hero towards the frozen looking Verity Queen, then back to this…Veste Jaune person, “Did…did you do this?”

“Oh!” Veste Jaune hummed and nodded, looking excited as the wings behind him fluttered before vanishing into sparks of light, “Y-Yeah! I mean, I figured that I could help you heroes out with this villainess and make it easier for you to, like, de-akumatize her?”

Tirumushi saw the Bee Hairpiece that was in his hair, his eyes narrowing before he spoke seriously, “…Where did you get that?” He asked, pointing to the comb.

Veste Jaune touched over his accessory, then looked sheepish, “Oh! Er I…actually found it.“

“…You found it?” Sheruta asked sternly, and the Bee Hero looked nervous.

“I-I found it on the ground, b-but I didn’t know it was actually a Miraculous! My Kwami, Pollen, told me some things and that I could be a hero using her and then, ta-da?” Veste Jaune smiled and waved his hands in front of him, before he brightened, “A-and now that I’m here, and you guys are here, we can be a team~!”

“Veste Jaune…” Tirumushi looked guilty and a little annoyed (more to himself than the new hero) then he placed his hand out with a frown, “I’m sorry. The Bee Miraculous was something I lost and in need to have back. It was not my intention for it to fall into hands I do not know of…”

“Oh! Then all I have to do is tell you who I am so that you guys can trust me, right?” 

Before anyone could stop him, the boy shouted a ‘Pollen! Buzz off~!’ and suddenly Adrien Agreste stood there with a smile and a yellow and black bee like Kwami appearing on his shoulder.

“Adriki—“ 

Sheruta was quick to nudge at Feline Noire’s ribs hard to stop her from saying anything else, as Tirumushi stared in shock. However, a growl was heard and everyone turned to see Verity Queen moving once more, this time stomping towards them with her weapons at the ready.

‘Oh no! Since Adrien powered down, that meant venom also was cancelled out!’ Tirumushi thought as he quickly wrapped his yo-yo around Adrien, pulling him away from the danger as Feline Noire and Sheruta jumped forward to fight the akuma.

Tirumushi sighed, bringing Adrien in his arms and soon jumped up to the rooftop, safe from harm’s way. He placed Adrien down before placing his hand out once more.

“Adrien, I’m sorry. But I need to have the Bee Miraculous back.”

Adrien frowned as he reached for the comb in his hair and covered it protectively, Pollen looking confused while floating beside her new holder, “W-what? But…but I helped you guys?”

“And I am grateful you did, but…” Tirumushi sighed, glancing to see Sheruta trapping Verity Queen in her shield, while Feline Noire was moving forward to break the object that was holding the akuma then looked back to Adrien, “…But again, you having the Miraculous was an accident I—”

“…” 

“It was not my intention for anyone to have the Miraculous. So please, do the right thing and return it back to me.”

Adrien stared at him for a moment before he stepped back for a moment, “But…but didn’t I do good? I’ve always dreamed of being a hero like you and Feline Noire. A-and with Pollen, this Miraculous, I can—”

“Adrien—“

“It’s because I accidentally de-transformed and freed Verity Queen!” Adrien suddenly said with a gasp, as he nodded with wide eyes, “Yes, ah, that was dumb of me! I can stop her again and then you’ll guys can accept me, right?”

Tirumushi was reaching out to stop him, but Adrien transformed back into Veste Jaune and jumped into the fray. The Ladybug hero followed after him, his eyes widened when he saw Feline Noire using Cataclysm to reach for the akumatized object…but Veste Jaune jumped in. He accidentally bumped into Sheruta as he rushed forward, making the Turtle Heroine’s shield fade away and knocking her to the ground. Feline Noire gasped when she saw the Bee Hero coming in slow motion, which Verity Queen took advantage of. She jumped up in time as Veste Jaune’s Venom was coming towards her, and it landed on Feline Noire instead.

“NO!” 

Tirumushi gasped as Verity Queen smirked, knocking Veste Jaune away and jumped over to the rooftops to make her escape, vanishing into thin air. 

Rubis Renard appeared in time and saw the disaster before him, glancing at the shocked looking Veste Jaune, then sighed, “…Oh boy…”

“I-I…I didn’t mean to—“

Cutting off the Bee Hero, Tirumushi placed his hand up before glancing at the Fox Hero that arrived. Rubis Renard nodded his head at the look the Ladybug hero gave him, going over to check on Sheruta. Tirumushi soon stepped forward to Veste Jaune, reaching over and pulling the comb from the boy’s hair, narrowing his eyes. Adrien stood there in shock, before his eyes also narrowed, feeling hot tears forming in both guilt and humiliation.

“Go home, Adrien Agreste. You’ve done enough.”

Feline Noire gasped as she was freed from Venom and fell to her knees, making Tirumushi turn and rush to his partner. Rubis Renard and Sheruta both also came over to check on the Cat Heroine, looking relieved but then worried as they talked amongst themselves about what to do next. 

Adrien sniffled, wiping his eyes furiously before running off and away from this scene, not wanting to embarrass himself in front of the heroes any longer.

Although someone spotted him running and saw everything, smirking to herself before following after him.

 “Neko-chan…” Tirumushi murmured as he cupped the catlike heroine’s face gently, looking her over for the nth time with a frown, “You okay? Did he hit you badly with venom?”

“For the nth time, I am fine!” Feline Noire squeaked out before brushing his hands away, “We’re wasting time, we gotta deal with not just Verity Queen, but Adrien too—“

“I sent Adrien home.”

Feline Noire blinked, but then looked at him as if he was stupid, “You…you sent Adrikins away…alone?”

“Perhaps it wasn’t a wise idea to let him off, now that he revealed himself,”  Sheruta pointed out with a worried frown of her own.

Rubis Renard looked around, “Although there’s no sign of any people around, most of them ran away when Verity Queen arrived. So I’m sure no one saw him de-transform and reveal himself…”

It took a second, but then Tirumushi groaned and placed his hands over his eyes, “Damn it! Why do I keep messing up today?!”

“It’s not your fault, you can be real distracted and only have a narrow tunnel vision when Feline Noire is in danger, in or out of the mask,” The Fox Hero pointed out before sighing, “Look, you and Feline go and take down Verity Queen. Me and Sheruta could go check if Adrien gets home safe and not be a victim of a third akuma.”

Tirumushi nodded, before he wound his yo-yo and started to push off, swinging himself onto the rooftops of Paris as Feline Noire pole-vaulted after him.

Adrien kicked a small stone on the pavement he walked on, glaring at the ground with his hands in his jean pockets. He felt so…so annoyed that he wasn’t given a chance to explain. To prove himself that it was no accident that he found Pollen and the Bee Miraculous and was meant to be a hero.

While, okay, it wasn’t his dream…but it was still cool that he got a chance to do something so…so out of an anime!

“It felt like I was supposed to be a hero. Even though I’m more of a dog person than a bee person,” Adrien thought to himself out loud but then rubbed the side of his neck.

Being Veste Jaune was the most freedom he had in his life, something that was in his control. Being Adrien Agreste always felt like it wasn’t his identity at all. He just did most of the things his parents and other people he was surrounded with expected. 

Because Adrien Agreste as a perfect good boy that everyone loved.

But Veste Jaune?

It felt freeing to jump high on the rooftops and running towards danger, saving people and kicking bad guy butt…

‘It almost felt like destiny to wield a Miraculous…’

“Adrien!”

The blond looked up at the voice and let out an irritated sigh when seeing Lila rushing her way over to him, waving her hand and a look of sweet concern on her face. 

And honestly? Adrien could tell it was so fake, cuz he has given fake smiles and feelings during his modelling and dealing with the social circles that his parents force him to go to (when he couldn’t bring people like Marinette or Izuku to parties or neither Chloe or Kagami were there).

Turning to Lila, he gave his own model smile at her, “Oh? Lila, what’s up?”

“I just wanted to check up on you since Tirumushi and his team totally embarrassed you there,” Lila placed her hands over her heart and aww’d at him, walking over to wrap her arms around him as if comforting him, “I was really surprised, I thought you did good in capturing Verity Queen…if only Feline Noire didn’t get in your way~”

Wait…

Adrien reeled back for a moment and stared at her.

He was sure that no one was around at the time he dropped his Veste Jaune persona to reveal to Tirumushi and them. When he evacuated everyone away and made sure it was him and Verity Queen facing off, he thought that no one would be around, thinking that he pretty much had everyone safe.

He didn’t realise that perhaps someone, like Lila, would be hanging around during his takedown and then his moment with the Miraculous heroes. That’s why he was confident showing off he was Adrien behind the mask.  Duh! He wasn’t stupid, he knew that revealing himself to the public would endanger him and the ones he loved, it was basic Hero 101…

And yet…Adrien didn’t even realise someone might’ve seen, despite he double checked that there were no civilians around so he could fight Verity Queen properly. Someone not trustworthy has seen him exposed.

No wonder Tirumushi was angry at him…

Adrien pursed his lips and then coldly glared at her, “There’s no way you’re gonna keep this secret, huh?”

“What?” Lila continued her innocent act, as she placed a hand over her mouth with a gasp and then cooed, “Adrien, did you think I was going to tell people about you having a Miraculous that you stole from Tirumushi~?”

“I didn’t steal it!” Adrien argued as he groaned, “I…I found it.”

Lila tilted her head as she hummed, “Found it? Like, on the ground?”

Adrien turned away and started walking off, “I don’t have time to deal with you, Lila. So please leave me a—“

“I wonder what your parents will say if they found out about you being involved with those heroes?”

Adrien paused in his steps before he then turned to look at her again, calm, almost the exact image of his father. Lila almost smirked at this but kept her concerned friend act as she stepped forward now, until the front of their shoes were touching. Lila hummed, gently pointing her finger onto his chest and tilted her head.

“I’m pretty sure they are real protective over you. If they found out that you had such an incident that involved such dangers, I’m pretty sure grounding is not what they would do to you.” Lila stated with a hum, tapping her chin before she let out a dramatic sigh, “I’m sure your father would want you to stop going to school~ Or worse, sue the heroes for endangering his precious son—“ 

“Get to the point, Lila. What is it you want from me?” Adrien demanded quietly, and Lila gasped once more, having big eyes that were ready for crocodile tears on command.

“Don’t be so mean, Adrien~ I am just saying this as your classmate and friend that is concerned for your wellbeing~” She patted his chest and then smiled, “Why don’t we get to know one another better, hm? I am willing to keep this secret of yours under wraps as long as we keep conversing and become even closer~”

Adrien knew what that meant. Either he was with her, or against her.

And…Adrien couldn’t afford to be homeschooled again. Nor did he want Tirumushi and the rest of the heroes to be in trouble because of his screw-up. 

So, he just sighed, nodding his head in defeat as Lila reached over and hugged him happily.

“Oh Adrien~ This is going to be a start of a beautiful friendship~” Lila cooed in a chirp-y tone, but when he wasn’t looking, she smirked with a feeling of accomplishment. Got him…

The next day came, and Izuku felt worried.

Yesterday, he and Chloe managed to take Verity Queen down easily, which surprised the both of them. Once Sabine Cheng was back to normal and Izuku cleansed everything, the two met up with Nathaniel, him reporting that when he and Kagami reached Adrien, he managed to get home safely…but it seems that he looked visibly shaken and upset.

“I don’t blame him. I mean, you were kinda harsh on him,” Nathaniel said honestly, and he saw the glare from Chloe, while Izuku looked visibly lamenting, and the red head waved his hands in front of himself, “Hey! I’m just saying! I did think that while it was bad Adrien used a Miraculous, he did pretty good for his first try?“

“I think I should talk to him after school…” Izuku murmured quietly, trying to rub at his reddening eyes, still swollen from crying last night.

After bringing back the Bee Miraculous to Master Fu, the old man instinctively knew something happened. Izuku explained, and he took the lecture he knew that he deserved. Chloe has been with him at the time as well, and she did want to defend Izuku but the boy stopped her from doing so. It was only because…

‘I messed up big time. I got arrogant and that got me sloppy…’

Izuku closed his eyes as he rubbed his temple.

It was when Chloe screamed out, that Izuku and Nathaniel jumped in surprise and looked at her.

“What’s up?” Nathaniel asked, but then blinked when Chloe was shakily pointing behind the boys, and he turned his head as well to look.

…And he too gaped in horror, confusing Izuku.

Izuku took a look, and he just…looked puzzled.

Surrounded by a group of people, Lila stood in the middle in all smiles…locked in arms with a smiling Adrien. Some classmates were excitingly chatting with them, but what made the trio look even more perplexed was that Adrien wasn’t minding how affectionate and touch-y Lila was.

Izuku blinked when Chloe started storming towards them, already pushing the two away from each other.

“Get your hands off of him!” Chloe demanded loudly, making Izuku and Nathaniel rush over to her, “How dare you be so touch-y towards—“

“Oh Chloe~” Lila sobbed as she placed her hands over her face and scooted over to Adrien, who slowly wrapped an arm around her, “W-why would you be so mean to me? Did Adrien not tell you we’re dating now?”

This shocked not just Chloe, but Izuku and Nathaniel as well.

“D-dating?” Nathaniel repeated with wide eyes, but then frowned and looked to Adrien, “Adrien, don’t you know she’s a—“

“A wonderful person,” Adrien was ready to answer, as he held Lila close and gave a smile, “I know we’ve been so judgemental to her when she first arrived, but she’s opened up to me about her troubled home life and we’ve gotten closer since then. She’s actually a really cool person and I’ve…kinda grown to like her.”

Izuku frowned as he watched Adrien’s expression. That was his model smile, he would think, because Izuku knew Adrien for a long time like Chloe and Marinette. He knew when Adrien lies or just tends to fake himself to be polite and not hurt anyone’s feelings. 

But why to Lila of all people?

“Adrien, can we talk?” Izuku asked carefully to his childhood friend, tapping at his arm but then was surprised when Adrien pulled away, “Adrien?”

“Sorry…” Adrien was rubbing the side of his neck awkwardly, “Um, I don’t think we can. N-Nor can we hang out for now?”

“W-why?” Izuku asked in confusion, as Adrien felt Lila press up against him and Izuku frowned, “Did she say something to you to make you act this way?”

Lila gasped, hand over her heart, “Oh Izuku! Please don’t be jealous that I’m taking time away from your friend just because he’s my boyfriend now~ I promise, we just loooove spending time together that Adrien is having a difficult time with splitting his schedule; what with his career and all~”

Chloe growled as she stepped up, “Adrien! You know that she’s a huge liar and a fake! Why are you hanging around her!”

“That’s enough Chloe!” Adrien was firm now, as Lila resorted to crocodile tears once more, hiding her face in his chest as Adrien huffed, “Look, if you or Izuku have a problem with me and Lila dating, then I don’t think we can be friends. I’m kinda disappointed with you both. I’m happy. Can’t you be happy for me?”

“Adrien…”

“Izuku, I won’t tolerate you being mean to my girlfriend. If you cannot accept us…” Adrien took a breath, almost mimicking perfectly his Father’s cool facade, “I have no choice but to cut ties with our friendship. My father is right. Maybe it was a mistake to befriend someone that lives with a single mother who mooches off of rich people.”

Nathaniel and Chloe gasped, then looked to Izuku worriedly. Izuku looked like something broke inside of him as he stared in disbelief, and Chloe was soon screeching at the top of her lungs towards Adrien and Lila. Which, didn’t help since surprisingly Alix and Sabrina protectively stood in front of the couple, which aggravated Chloe more.

Nathaniel was kind enough to pull Izuku away from it all, and Marinette herself was already rushing towards them.

“Nathaniel, I just arrived late but—what’s going on? Why are Lila and Adrien so lovey-dovey? And why is Chloe losing it?” The fashion designer demanded as Alya also appeared at her side, already having her phone up.

“It’s…kinda complicated…” Nathaniel looked over at the still looking Izuku, concerned and then tugged at the green haired boy’s sleeve, “Iz?”

“…This feels worse than losing Kacchan…”

Nathaniel heard the murmuring and softened, already pulling Izuku close in case the emotional boy started to cry, and Marinette sensed this too. She wrapped her arms around him to comfort him, and even Alya took the hint to shut off her camera phone and join in the group hug.

Adrien saw this at the corner of his eye and felt his own heart break. But he had no choice. He didn’t want his friends involved in the mess he was in with Lila. What if she decided on a whim that she wanted to hurt them next in some way? No…he didn’t want to think about that. 

Thankfully, Chloe was busy in a shouting match with Alix that he and Lila escaped the drama happening and went into the classroom. They were alone, so Adrien soon moved away from the Italian girl and sighed.

Lila brushed her hair back and laughed, “I’m so glad that you were smart enough to push that nasty Chloe Bourgeois away. Although disappointed you also cut off Izuku too. Shame. He looked real useful…“

Adrien looked at her in disgust as he growled, “Leave him out of this. Your deal is with me.”

Lila harrumphed as she smirked.

“Oh I know~ You’re the only one that could make me happy, Adrikins~” She stated mockingly, enjoying the way Adrien was fisting his hands in frustration, “Now…be a good boy and introduce me to your family~”

See you in the two parter special for Heroes Day...oh this is going to hurt-

[burquillos]

Izuku photography hobby you say??

[ririchanva]

Imagine a world where Toya Todoroki doesn't go down the path of being Dabi...

Imagine An AU where Toya gets a vision of his future and tries to change it by getting his family to be with another...

This post will include: Domestic violence, mentions of domestic abuse, child abuse, past trauma and self deprecation. Endeavour/Enji Todoroki Salt. Good Boy!Toya. Baby!Shoto. Good Momma!Rei. Arranged marriages. Crossover cameo.

“Yes…finally. The perfect child created from both mine and my wife’s quirks…soon, he’ll be able to make my vision a reality! And Toya will no longer—”

He heard enough.

Eight year old Toya Todoroki stood there in shock by his parents’ doorway, looking at the ugly crying of a baby with white and red hair then towards his tired looking mother. Toya’s eyes turned blank as he looked at the disgustingly excited glee in his father’s eyes, one that he hasn’t seen in a while. Not since the day he trained Toya with his quirk…but then found out that Toya had a weak body and could no longer use his fire.

‘He actually did it. He replaced me with…with this thing…’

Stepping back for a moment, ignoring his worried looking sister and confused looking little Natsuo, he whipped around and rushed to the main entrance of the house. He had to get out of there. He couldn’t breathe.

Soon, Toya ran out the house and out in the streets, said streets being quiet tonight. Which wouldn’t have registered in Toya’s mind, considering how loud it was.

‘You’re a failure, Toya. You no longer serve a purpose. With Shoto, Endeavor has the perfect son, the very thing to mould into the greatest hero that takes All Might down. So…where does that leave  me?’

Toya felt his run turn into a slow walk, until he stopped in his tracks. He looked down at the ground, then at the healing burnt hands of his. He….he worked so hard. He trained everyday, he ran himself ragged to the point that he passed out a few times. Not to mention the burnt marks all over his skin was proof he was getting stronger. Endeavor just…had to see it.

“He said I had great potential…was that all a lie?” Toya murmured to himself as he fists his hands together tightly, “No…no he…he just needs to see that I’m still his best shot at being his successor. Yes…I just need to work even harder since he lit the fire in me to beat All Might one day! Yeah!”

He smiled brightly as he nodded his head, his resolve clear.

‘I just need to keep increasing my fire, even if I get even if it kills me! I will get stronger and—’

“Whoops! Sorry, kid!”

Someone accidentally bumped into the young eight year old while rushing passed him, Toya’s eyes widened as suddenly his vision darkened…and it felt like he was watching a movie.

He suddenly saw himself on fire. Standing in Sekoto Peak, trees burning brightly around him as he was reduced into what seems to be a burnt corpse after jumping into the lake to save himself. Flashes of what seems to be a slide show of memories were pushed into Toya’s brain, from seeing himself grow…to how he looked like a grotesque monster spreading blue fire all around him. 

Coming back to reality, Toya felt himself fall on his butt with a gasp, panting and gripping the front of his hoodie with fear. Was…was that a hallucination?   

“It…it felt too real to be some daydream…” He thought out loud as he looked back to where he saw the person he bumped into go, and frowned a little, “Did that guy hit me with his quirk or something?”

Pursing his lips, he got up and rushed to the direction where he saw that guy running to. He just had to ask him various questions that popped in his head. Was it a hallucination? Or some sort of vision? Considering Toya saw his older teenage self turn into some burnt to a crisp zombie on fire, Toya couldn’t just let this go. He knows this was going to haunt him for the rest of his life.

The boy managed to find the figure of the young man that bumped into him, turquoise eyes widened seeing the figure going into a building. Bingo.

Toya went to go follow him when he stopped in his tracks for a moment. He looked up at the sign, squinting a bit and tilted his head.

“Wayne Enterprises Meta-Clinical Center?”

Raising a brow, he soon stepped inside to find the guy, but it seemed he vanished into thin air or something. Strange. Toya knew that the other just went into this building, it’s not like he could just poof! out of existence…unless that was his quirk also…

“Maybe he has a hallucination and vanishing quirk…” Toya murmured to himself, folding his arms and decided to leave the building when he all of a suddenly felt something collide into him again, “Ow!”

“Oh! Sorry little one, are you lost?” A voice spoke, and Toya could tell it was a foreigner since the accent was a dead give-away (not to mention their Japanese was sort of forced and slow).

The boy looked up and saw it was a prim and proper looking Caucasian gentleman with slick black hair and piercing sapphire blue eyes, and had a friendly smile on him. But Toya could tell it was sorta forced, considering with a closer look, the man looked he was tired and slightly annoyed.

“…Er, no. I-I was looking for a guy. He had red hair and was pretty fast,” Toya hummed as he folded his arms, pouting, “But he disappeared when he came in here…”

“Is that person your friend?” The man asked curiously, before Toya shook his head.

“Nah. I just wanted to catch him since his quirk gave me a scary nightmare when he bumped into me,” The boy tapped over his forehead to gesture himself, before looking down, “It was crazy…”

The man stared at him for a moment before sighing, looking down at his fancy watch before looking at the boy, “Er, it’s getting late. Are you alone? Where are your parents?”

Toya froze. Right. He sorta ran away from home after seeing baby Shoto being born in their home, and his Mom and siblings were probably worried. Toya bitterly also thought his dad didn’t give two shits if he’s okay or not, which was sorta a newfound feeling he had thanks to the visions—

“Kid?”

Toya snapped out of his thoughts and spoke quickly, “A-ah, no. No, er, I…kinda left home for a bit…”

The man frowned, now alert and already reaching for his phone, “Do you want me to call them? If you have their number or…?”

“Ah, I think I can just walk home. M-My house isn’t far…” Toya waved his hands up as he shook his head, already imagining how angry Endeavour would be if he got a call about him being out late by himself, “I can just go…”

“I can’t let you go off alone at this hour. No, I can drive you back home, just point me the way.”

Toya wanted to protest but the man was already dialling on his phone and speaking in English now, and Toya could tell that the other was American (he watched enough All Might on TV to know the distinct accent coming from him.)

Soon, Toya found himself in a fancy looking car and seated on the passenger seat next to the man, who was placing his seatbelt and starting the car.

“My name is Bruce Wayne. What’s your name, kiddo?”

“…Toya. Todoroki, Toya.”

The man’s face looked pinched for a moment as he almost jerked the car for a second, but then calmed down, “Todoroki…er, is your mother…Rei?”

Toya blinked slowly, turning his head slowly towards him, “…Y-yeah? You…know her?”

Bruce coughed, keeping his eyes on the road as he nodded, “Er, yes. We, um…we knew each other a while back. B-Back when she was just…Himura, Rei.”

Soon Bruce explained that he and Toya’s mother knew each other when they were younger, before she was married off to Enji Todoroki. Apparently they were friends through college, and they have met a few times through some charity events and parties held by some circles of the rich and famous, considering the Himuras were once one of the prestigious families with a long and storied history. 

But they lost touch once Rei’s announcement of being engaged to the back then rising candidate of the Number #1 Hero was broadcasted everywheres, although Bruce really did want to reconnect but didn’t know if Rei wanted to speak with him.

“You sound as if you guys had a falling out,” Toya pointed out smartly and saw the way the man’s facial expression faltered, then asked bluntly, “Did you guys go out before she met Endeavour?”

Bruce felt himself choke on saliva for a moment and thumped his chest, almost stopping the car for a second time and whirled around to face the boy, looking flustered, “H-How—?”

“Mm. I can just tell,” Toya said bluntly as he shrugged, leaning back in his seat, “Mom was a real beauty before she got married to that man. So it’s no surprise if she had guys chasing after her in the past.”

“Where’d you learn to talk like that?” Bruce asked with a look of suspicion, but then sighed, “I’ve noticed you don’t say Dad or Father. Just call him by his hero name or that man…?”

“…Oh.”

Toya didn’t even realise that he was referring to his old man without calling him Dad, like before. He wondered if it was because he was still too freaked out from his episode he had a while ago. It wasn’t only just showing his older self in those visions…

He managed to see Endeavour fighting him. Basically killing him. 

Along with who seems to be a future looking Shoto, his baby brother.

“…Yeah, well…that man and I don’t get along lately.” 

And Toya decided to leave it at that. 

Once they arrived, both Bruce and Toya were surprised to see Rei standing by the gates of the Todoroki Compound, tired and arms folded with an expression of worry and disappointment.

“…She looks like she shouldn’t be out of bed,” Bruce murmured as Toya winced, and the man glanced at him, “Is your mother unwell?”

“More like she ah…s-sorta gave birth this evening…”

For the third time tonight, he almost stepped on the brakes a little too hard in shock and whirled around to Toya, “And you thought running away would be a good idea?!”

Toya felt his throat close up at that, turning his head away as the billionaire tried to calm himself.

“Sorry. Sorry…L-Let’s go meet with her…” Bruce stated, turning off the engine and stepping out of the car.

Rei’s scolding look turned into surprise as she saw who came out of the car, her eyes softening for a moment. But then her eyes widened when Bruce opened the passenger door, and Toya jumped out while looking down at the ground in guilt. 

“Toya!” Rei breathed out as she rushed over, kneeling down and cupping her son’s face gently to look him over, “Are you alright? Why did you leave home? Are you hurt? How—“

“I’m fine, Mother,” Toya murmured as he glanced to Bruce, then back to Rei, “Er, I…had this guy to thank.”

Grey eyes glanced over to the man before she sighed, standing up then turning to him with a bow of her head, “T-thank you for bringing my son home, Wayne-san.”

“It’s been a while, Rei,” Bruce said with a small smile, rubbing the side of his neck for a moment in awkwardness, “I did not think we would meet each other again like this.”

“Neither did I,” The white haired woman also had a smile on her face, one that Toya hasn’t seen in years. 

Sure, he had seen her smile a few times, but they weren’t as genuine as the one she had on now, and it was all because of this man…

“How…how are you?” Rei asked Bruce tentatively, rubbing at her arm awkwardly, although she did look like she was swaying in place, which is why Bruce rushed to her side to keep her steady, “Oh.”

“I should be asking you that, Rei. Toya told me that you just gave birth?” Bruce stated while Rei paled for a moment as if realising his words, “Should you even be up? Where is your husband?”

Something in her expression looked troubled, her eyes averted down, “He…was called on duty. He left after checking on Shoto and that he was in good health.” 

Toya kept glancing in between them while they looked away from each other awkwardly, and while he knew he was a young boy, he could tell that these two were obvious in their expressions and body language. The eight year old sighed, rolling his eyes for a moment before he stepped into the house while they danced around each other with pointless talking, totally forgetting about him.

It was then he paused in his steps when he spotted Fuyumi peeking out from her room, and his eyes softened.

‘Right…I suppose she would be worried about me after tonight,’ He thought, rubbing his neck.

“Fuyumi…” Toya spoke up quietly, but blinked when Fuyumi placed her finger over her lips, then gestured for him to come into her room, “Fuyumi, I—“

“Are you still angry about Dad not training you?” 

That surprised him, as he stared at his sister for a moment, “…W-wha…?”

“Shoto…” She paused for a moment, but then continued, “I heard Daddy say that Shoto has both Mommy and his quirks. S-so that you would stop using your quirk and quit trying to be a hero…”

Toya pursed his lips. He knew that much. But why was Fuyumi saying this now?

The seven year old girl looked away for a moment.

“If…if there was a chance that…Shoto doesn’t have those quirks and…an-and if you had them instead…w-would you be happy?” She stuttered out shakily, playing with her fingers.

While the thought did cross his mind…if only the ice that he inherited from his mother wasn’t a hindrance to him and was instead working side by side with his fire, would Endeavour acknowledge him then?

Would he pay attention and love me again?

Toya softened for a moment as he remembered the visions, then sighed, “In a perfect world…but the reality is, Shoto is Endeavour’s perfect creation, and You? Me? Natsuo? We’re nothing but failed products that have no use for him.”

Saying this out loud, he felt oddly lighter. It was as if the shackles he had been keeping in was being removed, and he spoke again with a small smile.

“It’s pointless to pursue a dream that obviously wasn’t mine to begin with. I…” Toya looked at Fuyumi now but then remembered something odd from his visions.

Shoto looked five years old in the vision, the same age as Natsuo in the present day. He was hunched over on his hands and knees as he vomited chunks of what seems to be some sort of leftovers from a dinner he had and crying his pour eyes out. He kept on sobbing, and a shadow was cast over the toddler and suddenly there was heat around the room. Endeavour was shown, standing menacingly over his youngest son with disappointment and fury.

Toya frowned deeply, then breathed out honestly, “…I don’t think that dream was meant for Shoto either…”

Fuyumi stopped playing with her hands as she then murmured quietly, “…If only we didn’t have these quirks. W-would we be a normal happy family then?”

Toya laughed quietly, shrugging, “Maybe? But as long as we are Enji Todoroki’s children, happiness is impossible.”

Soon, the child started walking off, leaving Fuyumi looking deep in thought. 

The next thing he knew, he saw his mother walking towards him, and he softened. Mister Wayne must’ve gone already, and now Toya knew he was going to get a lecture.

And he did wait for it.

But he surprised when he felt arms wrapped around him, feeling his mother burying her face into his whitening hair and crying softly against him.

“I’m sorry…I’m sorry my baby…” She would whisper to him, hugging him tightly, “If only I was strong enough. If you didn’t have my quirk hindering you. I want you to dream and be happy, baby…”

If this was Toya yesterday, he would’ve pushed her off and blamed her for all this. How she settled for a pathetic excuse of a husband and father that didn’t care about them. How she was just…

…Just what?

What was Toya even angry for?

It wasn’t her fault. 

The fault laid with her parents, the Himura family. The fault laid with Endeavour being a piece of shit human that used her and created children he didn’t gave to shits about unless they benefit him. 

Now that Toya thought about it, why was he angry over not being able to meet Endeavour’s standards?

‘Because I wanted love? Attention? But I get that plenty from Mom and Fuyumi…’

Toya even had to sink into his mother’s arms as he was recalling a lot of stuff he has said to them in the past. How Fuyumi would never understand him because she was a girl. What was he thinking when he said that?

‘Ah, wait. Wasn’t that because that old man always talked down on Mom and other women?’

Toya noticed how quiet it was now and Toya spoke up towards Rei with a low voice, “Mom, I know that I remind you too much of that man. A-and I don’t blame you if you love Shoto and them more than me…”

“Toya?” Rei was stunned for a moment but Toya shook his head and smiled up at her.

“I’ll give up.”

“…G-Give up?”

“I’ll give up on trying to become like Endeavour. For you, Mom,” Toya finally said as he snuggled against her, closing his eyes, “I realised that it wasn’t worth losing myself over. You’re right and…there are other dreams.”

Rei stared down at him for a moment, and soon her eyes welled with tears as she hugged him once more.

“Whatever you want, my baby. And I love you as much as I do your other siblings, Toya. Never ever forget that.”

Toya nodded, but then tilted his head as he looked up at her, “…Hey, Mom?”

“Hm?” Rei smiled lovingly down at him, brushing some of his bangs away from his eyes, “What is it, baby?”

“…Wayne-san, was he your ex-boyfriend or something?”

Rei gasped as she looked flustered for a moment, Toya almost thought she was going to explode into flames.

“M-Me and Wayne-san?! No! No, no, no! W-we are just friends a-and we haven’t talked in a while! We’ve known each other back when I was young and in college before your grandparents wanted me to settle down with your Father, he…he’s just…” Rei was looking away while fiddling with her hands, chuckling, “He is just someone that I used to know, is all…”

Toya watched her expressions for a moment, almost fascinated how animated she was when mentioning Bruce Wayne. It’s something so out of the ordinary…but it wasn’t something bad.

“Anyways!” Rei huffed and turned serious, “Why were you with him anyways? And where did you exactly run off to?”

Toya sighed, “I…was overwhelmed with Shoto…so I thought I would walk around a bit and come back home.”

Rei softened in understanding and sighed, kissing the top of his head, “Please don’t run away like that again. You had me so worried…”

After having another moment of silence and just keeping their embrace, Rei placed Toya to bed and bid him goodnight. Once she retired to her room, Toya got back out the bed and snuck over to where Endeavour’s office was. 

Toya couldn’t sleep. Not when he had a sort of epiphany in his mind. 

‘Maybe I could save the family. Maybe I could make Mom and my siblings happy if we are out of Endeavour’s life…or he’s out of ours.’

The eight year old soon sat himself onto Endeavour’s computer chair and turned on the computer, already clicking and typing onto the keyboard frantically. His eyes looked over the screen for a moment, smirking a bit as he soon clicked to print, then turned to the printer itself. Once he saw the papers being printed, he soon snatched it out of the machine and placed it on the desk, grinning.

“Perfect. And now maybe this will make things easier and severe the ties with that man forever!”

Giving a little cheer, he soon raced back to his room, not noticing a shadow near the window watching all this and giving his own little evil grin. Although this one was more malicious than a young boy’s naivety. 

“Hmmm~? Divorce papers, huh?”

“REI!? WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE?!”

Toya blinked his eyes open sleepily as he felt his room rumble all of a sudden, sitting up from his bed and rubbing his eyes. Trying to wake himself up, he heard more shouting and realised that Endeavour was home. 

Quickly rushing towards his door, he slid it open and peeked out to see Endeavour shaking his fists that had a bunch of papers crushed under his fingers while Rei was on the floor and holding her cheek. Fuyumi was cowering at the side with Natsuo sobbing behind her, and Shoto’s wailing could be heard from another room.

Toya noticed that one of the papers were on the floor, and he blinked when he saw that in bold letters were Divorce Agreement and he felt himself gulp. Crap, he didn’t think that Endeavour was gonna react this badly.

“I-I don’t know why that’s there! I didn’t put them there!” Rei stuttered out as she was nursing her reddening cheek, scooting back for a moment, “I was never planning to—“

“YOU /DARE/ TRY TO SERVE ME THIS RIDICULOUSNESS AFTER EVERYTHING I’VE GIVEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?!” Endeavour bellowed, the fire in his hair and bear increased with his rage, “ESPECIALLY WHEN IT WAS YOU THAT GAVE ME SUCH A HARD TIME ALL THESE YEARS?!”

“L-Leave her alone!” Toya yelled as he tried to rush at him, already having his hands out to call his fire.

…But he skidded to a stop when nothing happened.

He tried again, shakily looking down at his hands when he noticed that no fire was appearing. Again, and again, he tried to summon his flames, but nothing came out from him. He couldn’t even feel the heat he usually does when he was building up his quirk.

It was like he was…

Endeavour noticed and raised a brow, then narrowing his eyes, “What is it? What are you trying to play at now, Toya?”

“I…” Toya took another breath as he choked out in shock, “I can’t feel it. I can’t feel my fire…at all…”

“Toya?” Not worried of her injury anymore, she rushed to her son instead, taking him in her arms, “Baby, what do you mean?”

“I…I feel like..my quirk is gone…” Toya snapped towards her mother then looked at Endeavour in shock, “I’m quirkless…”

“THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!” Endeavour screamed out with panic, “QUIRKS DON’T JUST VANISH!”

“We have to take you to the hospital again. M-Maybe the doctor didn’t see everything that was wrong with you other than having my weak constitution and ice resistance,” Rei murmured softly as she took Toya’s hand and started walking out the door.

“WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU’RE GOING?! We’re not done here!” Endeavour yelled as he was stomping towards them, but suddenly a wall of fire appeared before him and whirled around, “Who—?”

“Look Daddy…”

Toya’s eyes widened along with Rei’s as they spotted Fuyumi stepping forward, her eyes blazing as flames appeared in her hands. Natsuo had also stepped back with surprise as he stared at his determined looking sister. Even the Nanny tending to baby Shoto came out warily while holding the baby in her arms, Shoto looking around in innocent confusion.

But Endeavour…he looked like Christmas has come early this year. 

“F-Fuyumi…?” Toya murmured quietly as he stared, speechless as Fuyumi smiled at him weakly.

“It looks like…I can finally understand you, Toya~“

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//And here we go...the next segment of this story...and yes, I said story. Instead of writing this one as a headcanon post like usual, I decided to write this one as a legit fanfic. Mostly because 1) this is going to be two parter (technically it's four, two are for the Bee Miraculous Holder's arc, and the other two for Heroes' Day) and then 2) I think it would flow easier story wise. After that, it's basically end of Season 1...

...Oh you didn't expect I was going to make this a real thing right next to Quirks and Miracles, huh?

Yup, you'll hear it first. This story is going to be part of a "cinematic universe" sorta thing. Considering Q&M are already dealing with time travel and possible other universes (like in the Miraculous canon), I thought I'd already tell ya'll know that after Season One of "Tales of Tirumushi & Feline Noire" ends, I'll be working on introducing two other projects down the line (that might be tied in for future stuff)

Anyways, let's get on with the show~

This post will include: OOCness (naturally, since it's an AU), New!Bee Holder, a mix of the episodes: The Collector and Style Queen, clowning on Master Fu (mostly on Izuku's part), Identity Reveal (on both sides), Swapped Roles (from people you didn't expect), family drama, feelings...and so much more.

🐞 || Masterlist || 🐞

Tirumushi sighed as he sat himself on the top of the Eiffel Tower, waiting for his partner for their nightly patrol. After the incident with Sheruta, he thought it was time that they talked. Especially when he noticed how Feline Noire was looking, almost as if betrayed.

It was something that was a long time coming anyways. The Ladybug hero had talked with Master Fu about it, after all.

Izuku sighed as he stepped into the apartment that belonged to the Master, Tikki floating on his shoulder. Master Fu glanced up and smiled warmly at him, but noticed the young man’s facial expression even after handing back the Turtle Miraculous.

“Is there something wrong, Young Izuku?”

Izuku pursed his lips, as he then breathed out, “Master Fu, I think I should reveal to Feline Noire my identity.”

Shock was coloured on the Chinese man’s face, but then sternly frowned, placing his bracelet back on and Wayzz appeared, “Izuku, I do not think it is a good idea—”

“Master Fu, while I know that it is important to keep the Miraculous safe and hidden from Queen Butterfly, I also think that it would be better if both myself and Feline Noire could know each other’s identities to make it easier to find each other and coordinate when we are taking down Akumas…” Izuku explained, ignoring how Tikki looked worriedly at him, “That, and she should know who you are since she kept asking about you and why it’s fair I am in the know of you, and Miraculous holders like Nathaniel and Kagami…”

Master Fu stared at him for a moment before he let out a sigh, looking away while stroking his goatee, “…very well.”

Izuku blinked in surprise, and the old man continued.

“Perhaps you are right. You two have been working together for months now and have been doing well as partners. Just because I have worked alone for a century and made my own share of mistakes, does not mean that the same shall happen to you. I would be as bad as my old masters to given a heavy burden to you alone…”

“So…?”

“…You may bring her here after your patrol tonight.”

And now, Tirumushi waited patiently, looking around for the figure of the cat heroine with his heart pumping in both nervousness and excitement. Although the thoughts still plagued his mind. What if she didn’t like him once he revealed himself? What if he didn’t like who was behind the mask?

‘By the Kwamis, I hope it’s not Lila behind the mask. Although I highly doubt it…’

He then heard movement and turned his head to see Feline Noire making her way up towards him, pole-vaulting gracefully on the railings of the Eiffel Tower’s viewing area before she walked up to him, smiling.

“Hey, partner~ Ready for patrol~” She greeted cheerfully, and Tirumushi smiled warmly with a nod.

“Yes…oh, and um, after patrol, I wanted to take you somewhere…”

Feline Noire looked surprised, before holding a grin with a purr, “Oh~? A date perhaps~?”

“What?” Tirumushi looked confused for a second but turned away as he felt his face flushed, thankful of the mask placed on him to hide his reddening face, “No! I…I promised you about meeting the Guardian, right?”

The teasing smile the feline heroine had on fell for a moment, “Oh…”

Tirumushi saw her face, before stepping over to her and taking her hand, “You didn’t think I was going to keep my promise to you and tell you everything?”

“We-well, I mean…I wasn’t gonna be mad if you were gonna keep it secret from me. I mean, we barely know each other behind the mask?” Feline Noire shrugged, “Plagg told me about how he was told by his Sugarcube that it’s important that both Ladybug and Cat holders have to keep their identities a secret.”

“Tikki did tell me that at the beginning of my time as Tirumushi as well. But I disagree with her and Master Fu,” Tirumushi said bitterly for a moment before he calmed down, “We’re partners. It’s only right that if we’re going to be working together, there should be no secrets between us. How can we build trust on lies?”

Feline blinked, before she then felt herself flush under her mask and smiled goofily, “You trust me?”

“Of course,” Tirumushi said with his own smile, “Ever since the day with Stoneheart.”

“Even though I screw up sometimes?” Feline Noire winced, “I mean, I know I’m not exactly the easiest person to be around. Even in my civilian life, there are times that I can be too much for people,”

“You’re not too much. You are enough,” Tirumushi reassured his partner, before bringing out his yo-yo and spinning it, “Come. Let’s start patrol and when we’re done, we’ll go meet with the Guardian.”

Feline Noire, feeling her heart leap at his words, nodded her head before activating her bo-staff and soon started pole-vaulting ahead, making whooping sounds as she did so. Tirumushi shook his head fondly, already throwing his yo-yo and swung after her.

Once their patrol was done, the two were then standing in front of a door, both of them nervous for different reasons.

“W-what if this Guardian guy tries to mind wipe me and take my Miraculous away?” Feline Noire murmured as she turned to her partner, playing with her tail of a belt anxiously, “What if he blames you and tries to take your Miraculous and mind wipe you and try to replace you and—”

“I don’t think that would happen. And, if he tries, I know ways to make him not do so,” Tirumushi smiled tightly, already fisting a hand and raising it to his chest, “Master Fu knows that I don’t joke around.”

Feline Noire raised a brow at him, but sighed as the door soon opened, revealing Master Fu was sitting on the ground waiting for them.

“Hello Tirumushi. Hello Feline Noire. It is good to see you both together,” Master Fu greeted calmly, even though Tirumushi saw how the other was tapping at his knee nervously. And he doesn’t blame him, considering that he knows that the Ladybug holder was serious of wanting everything out in the open now.

“H-Hi. Er, so um…” Feline was still twisting her makeshift tails in hand, looking down on the ground, “You’re the…one that gave me my Miraculous, huh?”

“Indeed. It is good to see that you have been using the Miraculous of the Cat for good,” Master Fu stated with a hum, but glanced at Tirumushi with a knowing look, “Tirumushi has told me that you two have been doing well in fighting the Akumas but wishes to increase your partnership by revealing yourselves to each other…”

“He did?” Feline Noire snapped her head towards her partner, “You did?”

“I did,” Tirumushi said seriously, hands on his hips, “If we’re going to find out where the Akumas are coming from and finding out where Queen Butterfly is hiding, it’s best that we work together properly. ”

“So this was what you meant about the no secrets thing,” Feline Noire hummed, before she then rubbed at her arm awkwardly, “But…you sure you’d want to know the person behind Feline Noire? I mean, what if you don’t like who I am underneath?”

“It’s the same thoughts with me,” Tirumushi shrugged with a crooked smile, placing his hand out towards her, “But something tells me that I will still trust you with my whole being no matter who you are under the mask. I can feel it.”

Feline Noire looked down at the hand, and the more she stared, the more Tirumushi felt his hope die a little. Was he being too forward and impatient in asking her to reveal herself? Maybe he pushed too soon— 

His train of thoughts were cut off when he felt her gloved hand onto his, giving a squeeze in her grip. She smiled a little up at him, and the Ladybug holder mentally was relieved.

“Tikki, Spots Off.”

“Plagg, Claws in.”

Master Fu watched tensely as he looked between them, seeing Izuku Midoriya and Chloe Bourgeois staring at each other with wide eyes.  Tikki and Plagg looked at each other in surprise as well, before looking at their holders, holding their breaths as they seemed on the edge while waiting for their reactions.

Chloe was the first to react, as she wrapped her arms around her childhood friend and let out a breathy sigh of relief, “For fuck’s sake, I didn’t think that the Bug would be you, Izu-sweetie!”

“Ah…” Izuku shakily wrapped his arms around Chloe and held tightly, burying his face into her neck as he released a relieved sob and let out a happy sound, “I am surprised, but also not. Maybe a part of me was hoping it was you…”

“Wait, what?!” Chloe reeled back as she stared up at him and pouted, “You had a feeling Feline Noire was me?! Since when?”

“Mmm, I wasn’t sure at first during the whole debacle with Volpina, thinking that it was too much of a coincidence…but I had an inkling during the time with Reverser, because of the way you acted around me under their power.” Izuku reasoned but then almost went slack against her, but then laughed a little, “Although before that, I didn’t really have a clue. Maybe because I didn’t really…”

“Picture me as a hero, right?” Chloe barked a laugh before shrugging, “Same. Although I should’ve known you were Tirumushi, since you’re so obsessed with heroes. Now thinking about it, you two are so alike…”

The two laughed as they hugged each other happily, and Master Fu still looked concerned.

“Master, perhaps Izuku is right and it is good that they know each other both in and out of the mask now,” Tikki spoke up as she floated towards him, smiling, “Izuku is the best Ladybug I have worked with in centuries. He is intelligent and strong-hearted. I believe with him and Chloe, they might be able to save Nooroo. Who knows? Perhaps they could also find out what happened with Duusu!”

“Sugarcube is right! I mean I’ve only been with this kitten for months and while she can be loud and annoying, she’s been coming along as a great cat!” Plagg added as he floated next to her, and then snickered, “Plus, she provides the most expensive and yummiest cheese from all over the world~”

Izuku blinked, glancing at Chloe, “Huh…is that why you sometimes smell of cheese?”

Chloe groaned and hid her face on his shoulder, “Don’t.”

Master Fu coughed, gaining the teens attention, “As much as this is a happy circumstance…this means that there is a possibility that if ever Queen Butterfly captures one of you and forces you to reveal yourselves—“

“Then the other is exposed. But that’s only if we get caught under an akuma,” Izuku retorted, folding his arms, “But now that Lol-tan and I know each other both in and out of the mask, it also helps us to easily transform when needed or sub someone if the other is out of commission somehow.”

“Wait, sub?” Chloe then gasped, “The fox fool and the tacky turtle!”

“I know who they are behind the mask,” Izuku then saw the hurt look on her face and sighed, “You’ll find out about them tomorrow when I also bring them here to make them permanent holders.”

“That is not for you to decide,” Master Fu stated warily.

“You gave me the Ladybug for a reason. Or was it a mistake and you are planning to replace me for someone else that you can easily order around?” Izuku stepped up this time, pushing Chloe behind him protectively, “Because Master, no offense, but these Akumas are growing stronger every single day and we aren’t even close into finding where Queen Butterfly is hiding. The more help we have, the better we can do our mission.”

Master Fu frowned, before he let out a deep sigh, “…Do not make me regret it.”

The next day at school, Izuku and Chloe both were staying on the steps of Collège Françoise Dupont, just waiting.

“…You think it’s a good idea to do this?” Chloe asked warily, as she held hands with Izuku, squeezing his hand, “I mean, I thought you and me are enough to take down the Akumas and find that bitch, Queen Butterfly?”

“While I do love our teamwork, I don’t want to give up every week of my life to Akumas attacking us every chance they get. Each day means people get hurt, and it must be tiring to be careful with your emotion. Afraid to feel anything because of one villain trying to take advantage when our guard is down. Besides, I know that you miss being just Chloe Bourgeois and living the life,” Izuku said as he leaned his head against hers gently, sighing, “The faster we stop Queen Butterfly, the better for our loved ones and keep them safe. What if Queen Butterfly aims, say, my mom next?”

Chloe winced, then groaned, “You’re right. I don’t want Maman Inko to be akumatized…”

“Exactly. Which is why we need to meet up with Rubis Renard and Sheruta today.”

“…Are you going to give anyone else a Miraculous?” Chloe asked tentatively.

Izuku actually looked thoughtful at this, “Well to be honest, even though I talked big last night with Master Fu, he does have a point. It wouldn’t be wise if we had too many of us active. So, I think the four of us is good for now.”

They stopped talking when they spotted Nathaniel leaving the school, the red head waving goodbye to Marc and Alix before making his way home. Standing up together, the two were making their way towards the artist when Adrien jumped in front of them out of nowhere.

“Hey guys!” He greeted happily, surprising them but then noticed their hands and started grinning, “Oho~? When did this happen?”

“Er, well, it’s a…recent development,” Izuku laughed nervously, before rubbing the side of his neck with his free hand, trying not to lose sight of Nathaniel walking off, “Um, what’s up?”

“Just wanted to remind you guys of the fashion show this weekend and make sure that you guys are coming? I know you both are so scatterbrained these days that you might end up forgetting,” Adrien held up a flyer and grinned, “Not only is Marinette showcasing her designs, but this is the ever first time that both my parents are gonna be here for the show!”

This caught Chloe’s attention, “Wait, are your parents back from their business trip?”

“Seems like it. Natalie told me that they are arriving today and might be sticking around for two weeks this time!” Adrien bounced excitedly as he let out a care-free and excited sound, “So? You guys are good for this weekend? I was also thinking of throwing a party after the event—”

“Ahhh, we’ll be there. But, er, we…gotta go! We, ah…” Izuku started tugging Chloe away as he walked passed Adrien, smiling weakly, “H-Have a date! Yeah, so, we’ll talk later, okay?”

“Um…sure?” Adrien blinked as he watched Izuku and Chloe rush off, before waving his hand up to them, “I…guess I’ll see you guys then?”

He frowned as he watch them catch up to Nathaniel, the two talking to the red head for a moment. Nathaniel looked surprised while scrunching up his nose, before frowning. He then nodded, and the trio rushed off somewhere. 

Weird.

‘If they were going on a date…why is Nathaniel going along with them?’ Adrien thought to himself before he laughed, “Maybe they are asking love advice from him. Hah, didn’t see them coming, though. Damn, I guess I owe Alya money…”

Adrien whistled to himself as he started to walk over to the car waiting for him, having a pep in his step as he smiled to himself. 

‘I can’t believe my parents are gonna be home! This is going to be the greatest week ever~!’

Adrien’s eyes widened as he spotted his parents at the steps of the Agreste Manor. It seems they arrived home before he did. Excited, he stepped out of the car to greet them.

“Mom! Father!”

Emilie Agreste turned around to see her son running up to him, smiling brightly. Adrien felt his heart melt at the sight of her, rushing towards her happily.

“Adrien~! My darling!” She opened her arms to catch him in her joy, hugging him tightly as she laughed a little, “Goodness, it’s like you’ve grown up so fast? We were only gone for a few months…”

“Mom! I’m so glad you and Father are back! I got so much to tell you and—“

“Emilie,” Gabriel spoke up in a drawl as he was stepping into his office already, “We still need to call Audrey to update her about the fashion show this week.”

Emelie puffed a breath, rolling her eyes up before looking at her husband, “Well The Style Queen can wait for just a few minutes, can’t she? Our boy is happy to see us,”

“It will only be for a moment,” Gabriel softened before sighing, “I’m sure Adrien can wait a little longer and be patient like a good boy?”

Adrien winced, before he looked down at the floor and spoke obediently, “Yes, Father. Go to your meeting, I…we can talk more at dinner?”

Emelie’s eyes soften, before kissing the top of his head gently, “And we can have some pancakes for dessert together, hm? We won’t be long, and we can talk to your hearts content~”

Giving him a loving smile, she soon gave Gabriel a look before both of them walked into the office, the door shutting behind them. Adrien pouted, glancing at Natalie walking off to the kitchens and Gorilla…well, going wherever he usually goes. 

He should go up to his room and practice his piano before dinner…but he was curious on what the meeting with Chloe’s mom is about. Especially when his parents are home now from their trip, surely this wasn’t about work or some charity, right?

Curiosity got the better of him as he tip-toed towards the door to his parents’ office, opening the door slightly and peeking inside. He saw his parents standing nearby the family portrait, a painting of all three of them looking pristine and perfect. Gabriel was pressing onto the painting, his fingers sinking into what seems to be mechanisms in the painting as the said painting opened like a safe door.

Adrien’s eyes widened, ‘Woah! Father has some secret treasure in there or something?’

“Gabriel, I wish you were a little nicer to Adrien,” Emelie chided gently, as she was pressing the computer screen as it started dialling a video call to Audrey Bourgeois, “He did miss us, since we’ve been gone for so long after all.”

“Emilie, he’s no longer a child. He should act his age and be a proper young man. If anything, I think you spoil him a bit too much along with that babysitter of his,” Gabriel hummed as he was pulling out something, an old looking book, and turning it’s pages, “Besides, you know what happens if we ignore Audrey even for just a second.”

“And I told you, that I don’t want anything to do with her anymore,” Emilie argued, pinching the bridge of her nose, “Her and Tomoe…”

“Emilie,” Her husband warned, but the two shut their mouths when the video call started, and Audrey Bourgeois appeared on screen, “Ah, my dear Audrey-”

“Save your false flattery, Gabriel. I just need the update of your trip.” Audrey’s voice sounded haughtily, letting out a hmph! sound, “I hope that this one was a success?”

“Yes. We managed to find a few interesting things…” Gabriel responded calmly, placing the book he was reading back then closing the painting door before turning towards the computer, “And how are things on your end? I trust that you are keeping your end of the bargain?”

“Bargain?” Adrien murmured to himself, but suddenly winced as he was leaning on the door too much and made the door squeak a little.

Both the Agreste couple looked up for a second, then looked at each other. Gabriel growled as he started towards the door, Adrien quickly diving towards a pillar nearby and hiding behind it. Opening the door, Gabriel looked out of the entrance way of the Manor, frowning when he didn’t see anything out of place.

“Just send me all the details. I trust that you two will be at the Fashion Show this weekend? It is your event after all, Gabriel,” Audrey’s voice sounded once more, drawled and bored, “Hopefully you have something worth wild this year. I know that fashion is your day job, but—”

“We shall be there.” Emilie closed the call and growled, narrowing her eyes, “She pisses me off.”

“Don’t give her the satisfaction, my love. Audrey isn’t someone to trifle with,” Gabriel sighed, as he was stepping out of the office, “Perhaps we should go to our room and rest for now. Adrien would be expecting us at dinner and we should fix everything before then…”

Emilie nodded, stepping out with her husband and joining him hand in hand, the couple making their way upstairs and into their room. Adrien came out from his hiding place and pursed his lips, having this gut feeling that something wasn’t right.

He soon rushed towards the office and quickly closed the door behind him, before going to their painting. He looked up at it, smiling a bit as he saw the happy faces of himself and his parents posing with such elegance and grace. Heh, we do look happy in here…

Shaking his head, Adrien soon followed what his father did and found some groves in the painting, pressing his fingers down against them as he soon unlocked it. Opening the safe door, he looked inside and was surprised what was there.

He sort of expected money, jewels and the works…but he ended up seeing not just the old tattered book that his father was reading, but he saw a bunch of papers and books about Tibet…

“Why would they have something like this?” He wondered out loud, before reaching for the book inside. 

He opened the page, and he gasped at what was on said page. A woman dressed in red with black spots. Almost reminding him of Tirumushi. He turned the pages, seeing someone that looked like Volpina, and a male looking Cat Hero and then…some person in a suit that looked like Butterflies.

“Why do my parents have a book like this?” Adrien murmured to himself, wondering what this all meant. 

Suddenly, he heard footsteps coming towards him and he soon shut the painting door close and quickly hid behind the curtains, clutching the book against his chest. He heard murmurs of Natalie’s voice along with Emelie’s, then they were walking back out the room, their voices fading away.

Adrien sighed in relief then looked down at the book, his eyes sparkling. ‘I gotta show Izuku! He’ll know what this is!’

Izuku smiled weakly towards Kagami, who had her arms folded and staring back at him sternly. 

Kagami was picked up from her school by Izuku, Chloe and Nathaniel, being told that they needed to talk and were now in front of Master Fu’s place. Once inside the Guardian’s home, it was then Izuku explained everything to Nathaniel and Kagami, the two having mixed reactions.

“…So.” Kagami started, not noticing Chloe looking miffed at her and Nathaniel looking nervous, “Tirumushi, huh?”

“Yes.” Izuku responded calmly, tilting his head, “You don’t look surprised.”

“Nope. Considering that you are you, it makes sense that you would be Tirumushi,” Kagami hummed, before she looked at Chloe with a raised brow, “But you as Feline Noire was indeed a surprise.“

“Har, har. Funny,” Chloe huffed before she let out an exasperated sound, “Who would’ve thought that Nath and Ice Queen herself was both the Fox and Turtle.”

“I…feel ten times even more embarrassed that the two people I crushed on are the same people,” Nathaniel sighed, rubbing his temple with his cheeks flushed, “But I do feel honoured that you trust me with a Miraculous.”

“The same goes for me,” Kagami hummed as she smiled at Izuku, “The fact that you recommended me yourself to fight alongside you that day when saving my mother, I am touched.”

“Anyways, that’s why I called you both. If there is a time that we should be prepared for a possible day we face off Queen Butterfly, it should be now,” Izuku explained as he was holding up both the Fox Pendant and the Turtle Bracelet, “Which means that we’re gonna be spending a lot of time together. Train and work together as a team. And…just in case if myself or Feline Noire are compromised.”

“That won’t happen,” Kagami stated as she took the bracelet, smiling softly as she saw Wayzz appear before her, “Hello again, Wayzz-san,”

“Likewise, Tsurugi-san~!” The Kwami smiled softly, as he held his nub like hand out for Kagami to shake, “A pleasure working with you again.”

“A-are you sure that you want us to have our Miraculous permanently?” Nathaniel asked, placing the necklace around him as Trixx appeared over his shoulder, “What if an Akuma takes over us while we’re wearing it? We’d be the ones compromised and giving you and Chloe a hard time,”

“That won’t happen. As long as we stick together and practice your powers along with ours,” Izuku stated confidently, as he was holding up his notebook, “Besides, I’ve been taking notes for months now about the Miraculous with tidbits on each powers…”

Master Fu stroked his goatee, giving a tired sigh, “If only we have the Grimoire on hand, then we could do so much more than speculation. We could even give the Kwamis power ups…”

“There’s power-ups?!” All four teenagers stated in shock, and Master Fu hummed.

“Indeed. If we had the Grimoire, then the chance of defeating Queen Butterfly and stopping Akumas would be much easier.”

“So that will be our first mission,” Izuku tapped his fist against his palm, smiling, “We find the Grimoire,”

“Where do we even start?” Kagami asked warily, “It could be anywhere…”

“Or maybe not at all. Are we even sure if it’s still around? It must be pretty old, meaning it could be destroyed,” Nathaniel stated, looking worried now, “Unless we can find it online.”

“As if it would be that easy,” Chloe huffed, but then pulled out her phone, “…Although, if somehow there is some Collector that has it on them, maybe…”

“For now, how about we start training you all?” Master Fu stated, then gave Izuku a look, “If me renouncing Wayzz to Miss Kagami and letting you have your way with having a team, we must have you all prepared properly.”

“Yeah, you have a point, Master.” Izuku chuckled sheepishly, rubbing the side of his neck, “Alright, let’s train.”

“We are ready, Master,” Kagami said politely, bowing her head in respect and Nathaniel followed suit.

“…Gosh, we’re gonna have to sweat, huh?” Chloe whined, but sighed when Izuku patted her shoulder sympathetically. 

Days passed, and soon it was the weekend of the Fashion Show, and well…a certain fashion designer was feeling nervous.

“Ahhhhh! What if my designs are not up to par?!” Marinette cried as she was pacing in the green room, holding the derby hat she had won back in Gabriel’s competition at school, “I didn’t even know not only is Audrey Bourgeois is gonna be present, but Gabriel Agreste himself?!”

“I think you’ll be fine, Macchan,” Izuku expressed as he sat on the couch with Nathaniel, the two watching her for a moment, “After all, your designs are well recognised already. Adrien even stated that it’s been approved by his father.”

“Not to mention, you have Chloe and Adrien of all people modelling them along with some famous teen models,” Nathaniel added, sketching in his notebook, “The show is going to be fine.”

“Yeah! You have nothing to worry about, Marinette,” Adrien appeared, taking the hat from her hands and placing it on top of his head, “You’ve taken time to care of each and every outfit, including keeping me from sneezing by replacing the pigeon feathers for fake ones~”

Adrien soon modelled around the room, taking a spin then a bow, making Marinette giggle.

“You’ve got that cat walk down,” She teased, as Adrien grinned and rubbed the side of his neck.

“Really? Thank you~”

There was a knock on the door, and all four teens looked over to see Natalie waiting for them.

“We must go.”

Izuku stood up along with Nathaniel, giving a thumbs up towards both Adrien and Marinette.

“We’ll be cheering you guys on!” The green haired male stated, “Good luck~!”

Once they left Adrien and Marinette to get ready for the show, Izuku and Nathaniel spotted Kagami in their seats along with Alya, Nino and even Marinette’s parents and Izuku’s Mom. The adults also wanted to be there to cheer Marinette on along with her models, feeling pride for the girl and wanted to support her. 

Soon, they all took their seats, waiting for the show to start. Everyone even spotted Marinette prepping on stage with the models, which included Adrien and Chloe being centre stage.

“She looks nervous…” Sabine Cheng spoke up worriedly, watching her daughter.

Alya laughed, holding her phone up to film everything for her blog, “No doubt! It’s her first show with her first professional pieces. Not to mention famous kids will be modelling them~”

“I’m sure it’ll go great,” Tom Dupain said encouragingly, assuring his wife sweetly and making Sabine smile.

Izuku glanced over to Chloe walking the cat walk with Marinette’s attire adorning her whole being, feeling his freckled cheeks flush at the sight. She indeed was always beautiful, but seeing her under the lights like this…

Nino chuckled, nudging at Izuku playfully, “Look at you~ Happy to see your girlfriend strutting her stuff?”

Izuku groaned as he placed a hand over his face, “Don’t tease…”

It didn’t take too long for all their friends to find out that Izuku and Chloe were…growing closer these days. Although they weren’t officially dating just yet, people started to speculate otherwise.

This included his own Mom.

Into just smiled brightly, “I’m so glad that you and Chloe-chan are together and making each other happy. It only seemed like yesterday she was declaring that you two would marry and you two played house together~”

“That right~?” Both Alya and Nino teased with cheeky grins, Izuku feeling like he wanted to sink to the floor.

It was then everyone heard a commotion happening on stage and looked up to see Gabriel Agreste of all people, showing up and scolding Adrien with fast speech filled with anger and panic. Izuku looked worried as he saw how Adrien was paling and stuttering out something, raising his hands up in front of him as if to defend himself.

“What’s going on? Why is Monsieur Agreste so pissed off?” Alya asked as she kept on filming, even though Nino was urging her to stop.

Izuku glanced over to Chloe, who was looking furious at Gabriel Agreste and even started shouting herself, standing in front of Adrien.

“How dare you humiliate your own son in front of his friends and people that came to support him and Marinette! Just because this is your show doesn’t mean you get to be a tyrant!”

Emilie suddenly appeared and tried to stand in between Gabriel and Adrien, doing her best to calm everyone down even though she looked…frazzled and even casting a disappointed look towards Adrien. Poor Marinette couldn’t even move, too shock of what’s going on and things happening so fast.

Izuku was quick to get on stage to help Chloe, Nathaniel and Kagami following behind him.

“What’s going on?” Izuku whispered to the blonde, holding her back from throttling Gabriel as the man was grabbing Adrien and dragging him away roughly and Emilie following them worriedly.

“Apparently Gabriel came storming in accusing Adrien of stealing something from him,” Chloe explained, panting from the shouting match she had with the fashion mogul, narrowing her eyes, “Something about some old book that inspired Gabriel in his designs…“

Kagami looked on in sympathy for Adrien, seeing the Agreste not that far as they seemed to be arguing, “This is not good…”

“An Akuma might be attracted to their fighting, and might take over one of them, if not all of them at the same time. We should slip away…” Nathaniel whispered for only him, Izuku, Kagami and Chloe to hear. 

As if tempting the Fates, a black and purple glowing butterfly appeared and soon fused itself into the notebook that Gabriel was carrying with him. Emilie and Adrien stepped back in fear as Gabriel was taken over, revealing someone else in his place.

He was a being with skin magentaish gray, hair stuck up in a point and was white with black vertical stripes, along with the back of his head and his neck being black. He was dressed in a black pointed shouldered dress suit with a white lapel and three thick black and red downward-bent stripes on top. Each lower sleeve had a white stripe, and his hands had white gloves. He also wore black dress pants with high heel boots connected to them, accented by white stripes gradating upwards with three downward bent lines in the middle. The heel were cone-shaped with white downward bent stripes. He wielded a black book with single red triangles at the tips and thick white lining.

“I AM THE COLLECTOR~ WITH MY FOOLISH SON LOSING THE ONE THING THAT INSPIRED MY CRAFT~ I SHALL CREATE NEW DESIGNS~ STARTING WITH YOU!”

The Collector grinned as he threw his book towards Adrien, Emilie pushing him out of the way as she disappeared once the book touched her.

“MOM!”

Izuku cursed, looking towards Nathaniel and Kagami and nodded. A signal that they should hide somewhere and transform. The two nodded, rushing out of there and Izuku was about to follow them when he didn’t feel Chloe at his side anymore. 

Panicked, he looked around, and he felt his world slow at seeing Chloe jumping in between the Collector and Adrien. She pushed Adrien out of the way from the Collector’s hit,  gasping as she disappeared in a flash of red light, and Izuku felt a scream rip out from his throat.

“CHLOE!”

Adrien snapped out of his shock, and started running away, The Collector chasing after him. 

Growling, Izuku managed to calm himself before rushing to hide in a trailer nearby, locking the door behind him.

“Oh, this is not good…” Plagg appeared before them, as Izuku held the ring up, “It’s a good thing that my kitten gave you the ring to keep safe for the fashion show,”

“But this is bad. This means no Feline Noire!” Izuku gritted his teeth, clutching the ring in his hand, “We got to move fast. Before the Collector ends up collecting everyone in Paris in his book.”

“The Akuma must be in that book,” Tikki murmured but then whimpered, “But…without your Feline Noire at your side…”

Izuku looked down at the ring, pursing his lips. What if…

He was about to slip the ring over his finger, but then jumped when he heard a knock on the door.

“Tirumushi? Are you in there?” A voice sounded, and Izuku knew that it was Sheruta’s voice, “Have you transformed?” 

“Not yet. But I’m about to now. Tikki! Spots On!”

Stepping out from the trailer now, Tirumushi stood tall and serious, facing both Rubis Renard and Sheruta standing at the ready.

“Let’s not waste time. Lucky Charm!“ The Ladybug hero said in alert, already having his hand out to catch the object and stared at it, narrowing his eyes.

“A mallet?” Rubis Renard murmured with a frown, “What are you going to do? Beat The Collector on the head?”

“It looks familiar…” Sheruta pointed out, and Tirumushi sighed.

“Master Fu. You guys chase after The Collector and keep him busy while protecting Adrien. I’ll go and see what the Charm wants me to do.”

With that, the trio spilt up, Tirumushi swinging himself to Master Fu’s apartment. Once he arrived, he slipped inside and stood in front of the calm looking Guardian.

“Master Fu, the Charm told me to come here. And Feline Noire is out of commission,” The young hero stated frantically, and Master Fu looked troubled.

“I knew something like this would happen…” 

Tirumushi rolled his eyes, “I have the ring and Plagg with me. So if you’re worried that the Cat Miraculous was taken instead of worried for Chloe—”

“That was not what I meant,” Master Fu sighed, ignoring the way Tirumushi was glaring at him.

“Hmph. I won’t waste time then,” This time, the Ladybug hero calmed down and looked thoughtful, “I’m sure my Lucky Charm is telling me to call for another hero or something. Perhaps because the Collector is taking too many victims in his notebook too fast, it would be hard to capture him unless we keep him still…”

“So you need a Miraculous that could keep the Collector from moving around?” Plagg hummed, before he grinned, “That’s something the Bee Miraculous would be useful for…”

“The Bee?” Tirumushi hummed, nodding his head, “Sounds good…but will I have time to find someone to wield it?”

“Why not just unify me with Sugarcube and just destroy the Collector’s book in ten seconds flat?”

That was a thought.

Looking down at the ring in hand, Tirumushi bit his lower lip. It was risky to wield both Ladybug and Cat together…but…

“No, Tirumushi,” Master Fu was quick the snatch the ring from his hand, shaking his head grimly, “Combining both Miraculous would be of dire consequences. I shall keep the ring safe until Miss Bourgeois returns to us. If you want to use the Bee Miraculous and pick an ally to use it, then do so now before I change my mind.”

The Ladybug Hero nodded his head, already watching Master Fu get the Miracle Box and open it, and the Ladybug hero soon grabbed for the Bee Hair Comb. De-transforming back to Izuku, he fed Tikki to re-charge and transformed back, swinging his yo-yo out the window and made his way out of there.

“Whereis Tirumushi?!”

Rubis Renard jumped back from the Collector approaching him, trying to place up illusion after illusion up to distract the villain while Sheruta had her shield up and trying to protect Adrien, who stood behind her.

“Where is Feline Noire?” Adrien asked once more, looking at the Turtle Heroine, “Shouldn’t they be here?!”

“They shall return with more help. For now, please keep behind me,” Sheruta responded, her eyes widened when the Collector switched targets, already throwing his book at her direction and breaking her shield.

“SHERUTA!” The Fox Hero soon pulled up his flute and played on it, then waved his flute in the air, “Mirage!”

Sheruta and Adrien both disappeared from the Collector’s sight, making the villain yell out in fury as he threw his book at Rubis Renard, making him vanish into his book. Sheruta cursed, not even half-way escaping with Adrien in her arms when the illusion on them faded, which made the Collector capture them as well.

“Now that I’ve collected your friends, Tirumushi, stop cowering and come out with Feline Noire AND SURRENDER YOUR MIRACULOUS!”

Tirumushi was hidden behind a building while watching, closing his eyes with gritted teeth. He needed to find a worthy ally now before anything else happens. He looked around some, pursing his lips before his eyes landed on Alya hiding in the bushes, filming everything. Taking a breath, he soon jumped beside her sneakily, and tapped her shoulder.

Whirling around in surprise, Alya blinked before smiling brightly, “Tirumushi! You’re here!…But h-hold on, Feline Noire isn’t with you?”

“She was compromised, which is why I’m asking you, Alya Cesaire, for your help.”

As soon as Tirumushi said these words, Alya’s eyes sparkled in excitement, bouncing in place before nodding her head, “Yes! O-Of course! I’d be honoured to help!”

“Alya Cesaire. Here is the Miraculous of—”

“THERE YOU ARE!”

Alya’s eyes widened as she looked behind the Ladybug Hero, pushing him out of the way as she screamed out, disappearing into the Collector’s book as Tirumushi skidded to the side with a groan. His eyes widened when the book was coming back for him, and soon jumped away, barely dodging it.

“Hah! Looks like you’re all alone, insect,” The Collector chuckled, as he held his precious book in hand, smirking, “This should make this easy~”

“Lucky Charm!” Tirumushi called as he summoned his object, before he blinked and looked down at his hand, “A bicycle pedal?”

Frowning, he looked around for a moment, stumped for once. 

The Collector laughed at this, “It seems your so called Lucky Charm failed you~ Maybe it’s telling you to backpedal and surrender. You cannot defeat me, you can’t even touch me~”

“So says YOU, you walking fashion disaster!” Plagg appeared protectively in front of Tirumushi, before he suddenly had a dark energy in his nub like hands, lifting it up in the air then shouting, “CATACLYSM!”

Tirumushi’s eyes widened before he saw the ground beneath him crumble, and jumped away to higher grounds, watching how the streets just collapse under the Collector. The Collector struggled as he soon was trying to run as well, collecting all the rubble and debris falling his way. The ground shook, as some buildings were starting to sink down.

“Plagg, that was very dangerous of you to do without a holder,” Tirumushi groaned, as Plagg huffed.

“You’re welcome, kid. Now figure out how to use your Lucky Charm and fix everything!”

Tirumushi looked around some more, but then thought of something, “…What if he has no more pages left in his book…”

Suddenly, his instincts activated as he looked back at the bicycle pedal shined under his vision, and looked around some more. He saw a large truck open that contained various boxes of CDs inside. Beside it, there seemed to be what looked like a confetti machine. 

‘Bingo.’

Grinning, he soon rushed to the truck, landing inside and used his yo-yo to pull the confetti machine towards him. He soon stuck the pedal at the side, and soon stuffed some CDs inside. 

“Plagg! Crank this pedal for me as fast as you can!” Tirumushi commanded, already seeing The Collector gathering his bearings and storming towards them, “NOW!”

Plagg squeaked, saluting before he started pushing at the pedals for his life, and Tirumushi kept on stuffing CDs inside. He watched as said disks were flying out of the canon, aiming at the Collector. Using his book, Collector managed to pull them in page by page, and Tirumushi smirked when he noticed that the Collector was on his last one.

“W-what?! NO!”

“Time to end this!” Tirumushi was quick to rush at him, using his yo-yo to grab for the book, pull it back to him and destroyed it, “No more evil doing for YOU, little Akuma~”

Capturing the corrupted butterfly, he managed to cleanse and release it to the air, then brought the bicycle pedal in hand before turning it in the air.

“MIRACULOUS, TIRUMUSHI~!”

Paris magically turned back to the way it was, even bringing back the missing people, which included a confused looking Rubis Renard, Sheruta and Adrien.

Gabriel Agreste was back to his normal self, looking around for a moment in a daze, “…Where am I?”

Sighing in relief, Tirumushi looked to his teammates and smiled, walking over to them.

Rubis Renard groaned, “Man. Our first mission together and it stunk.”

“Well, it’s a learning curve. One we can improve on for the next time,” The Ladybug holder said confidently, raising his fist up, “Pound it?”

Both the Fox and Turtle heroes smiled, bringing their own fists up to join with the green haired hero’s.

“Pound it!”

“Father!” Adrien yelled, rushing over to his dad and checking up on him, “A-are you okay?”

“Adrien?” Gabriel slowly said, getting his bearings together before he looked remorseful, “My son…I…”

“I’m so glad you’re okay, Pere!” Adrien cried, wrapping his arms around the man and sobbed into his chest, “I-I didn’t mean to take your book of inspirations! I was just so curious of what you and Mom were hiding, and wanted to learn more about you guys. B-Because you two are always gone and…I-I promise, the book is with me, safe and sound! I’ll return it to you s-so please don’t pull me out from school and leave me alone again…”

The heroes watched awkwardly and decided that they should leave the Agreste men alone for now and head back to the Fashion Show.

A gasp escaped Tirumushi.

“Chloe!”

He hissed under his breath in worry, already moving to swing away from here, his teammates following behind him.

Once Adrien and Gabriel seemed to have finished their father and son moment, Gabriel was already making a call to Gorilla to bring their car and pick them up so they could return to the fashion show. He was pretty sure that he worried his wife greatly, even though he didn’t remember what happened.

Adrien smiled as he watched his father, but then blinked as he felt something under his shoe. Tilting his head, he lifted his food up and saw a shining golden trinket glinting right before him. Curious, he picked it up, observing it for a moment before pocketing into his shirt.

‘Cool. Souvenir~’

“Lo-tan!” Izuku, now de-transformed along with Nathaniel and Kagami, rushed towards the blonde and brought her into his arms before he cupped her face, checking over her frantically, “A-are you okay? Are you in pain anywhere?”

“Ugh, Izu-Sweetie, relax! I’m fine,” Chloe assured him with a huff, although she pouted in disappointment, “But damn it! Turns out I was utterly useless this time around too. I can’t believe that I couldn’t help again.”

“Neither did we,” Kagami bowed her head with shame, as she then sighed, “We were also no help.”

“B-But we just started working as a team and still trying to figure things out,” Izuku reasoned as he watched his team looking down on themselves, “Besides, this is good! It means we can learn from our mistakes today and do better the next time. Speaking of mistakes…”

Izuku turned to Plagg and gave a look.

Plagg just smiled innocently.

“Anyways, I think you should give me my ring back so that we could be ready in case of another Akuma attack,” Chloe breathed out, already holding out her hand.

Izuku felt himself sweat-drop, “Ah, shoot! Master Fu has your ring. I should go back and get it and at the same time return the—“

…

Chloe, Nathaniel and Kagami looked at the horror stricken face of Izuku, paling and sweating looking like he sucked a lemon a little too hard.

“Izuku-kun?” Kagami questioned, looking how Izuku was reaching into his shirt pockets, patting over them with tears.

“Izu-sweetie, what’s wrong?” Chloe asked in concern as Nathaniel also asked if he was okay, and Izuku let out a scream, “Ehhh?? Why are you—?”

“T-The Bee Miraculous—it’s gone!”

“….EHHHHHHHHH???” The trio yelled as Izuku was jumping around in panic and started running out of there.

But not before Inko had grabbed his arm and started dragging him back inside.

“Where are you going, Izuku? The Fashion Show is about to start back up and we have to be in support for Marinette and them~” She stated sweetly, Izuku flailing about and looking scared.

“Don’t worry, Izuku! We’ll go look for it for you,” Kagami whispered to Izuku secretly, “Me and Nathaniel can sneak out of here while you and Chloe go back and cheer for Marinette. You can count on us!”

Izuku nodded in defeat, feeling the guilt and anxiety swirling in his guts as he watched both the fencer and artist rush out of there. How could have this happened? How could he have foolishly lost a Miraculous?!

Part Two Coming Soon..

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While I am working on the next chapter of Quirks & Miracles AND the next parts of Tirumushi & Feline Noire...

There...there's gonna be another AU that I was suggested towards...

...

...Okay fine, I'm working on TWO different AU crossover stories. Both of them sorta a wholesome found family sorta thing (lots of laughs, sweet fluffy moments and...okay yeah some angst...)

The hint on what they're about?

To be revealed soon...

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//Okay, as promised, this is the episode of "Who is getting the Turtle Miraculous today?" and pretty much almost close to Heroes Day. As much as Nino is an awesome Turtle Holder, someone else is gonna get it this time. I've kinda talked this with someone of the person getting this particular Miraculous cuz in this AU, it really was made for them specifically. Anyways, on with the story~!

This post will include: A new Turtle Holder, typical Crazy Rich Asian family drama, OOCness from some characters, fluffy friendships, TWO (2) character cameo from the MHA side. One from the anime...and one from a movie.

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"Happy Friendship Day, everyone~!"

Izuku was with his friends one day, gathered in Chloe's home in the Le Grand Paris while watching Aurore and Mireille announcing an event for Friendship Day.

This time around, Adrien isn't the "Hidden Celebrity" for the game. (that will be revealed later on in the episode).

Adrien actually participates in the game itself.

"I'm pretty excited to join this game rather than be it's Hidden Celebrity," The blond model said with shining eyes, clasping his hands together, "This is going to be fun!"

Marinette, on the other hand, felt nervous while pacing around the room, "Oh no! What if they didn't receive my sigh-up tex just like last year?! What if I don't get to take part in the game?!"

"Macchan, that is why I made sure to be the one sending the participation alert for the game," Izuku spoke up calmly as he looked down at his phone, then looked at the girl, "And don't worry, I made sure the app on your phone works as well."

Marinette sighs in relief and hugs him, "Aw, thanks Iz!"

And soon, the game starts.

Izuku looks down at his text and tilts his head.

"With one turn of a handle, I can raise the level?"

Izuku thinks for a moment before snapping his fingers.

"Canal Saint-Martin!"

Chloe looks up as Izuku exclaimed his answer to his riddle and felt nervous.

Maybe it was because she didn't get the same riddle as him, which would mean they would've been buddies during the game.

Her riddle, unfortunately, ended up leading her to— 

"OH NO!" Chloe yelled and pointed rudely at her discovered buddy, "Not you! Anyone but you!"

Lila smiled as she looked at Chloe with a sweet innocent expression, snapping her phone shut and tilted her head, "Well, Chloe~ I suppose today we're buddies for the game~ Let's do our best~"

Chloe could feel herself gag at the thought of being paired with the worst of the worst. I sure hope Izu-sweetie ended up with someone better than me...

Meanwhile, Izuku waits at the side of the river banks until he spotted someone on the other side coming out from their car.

His eyes brightened at the sight of a familiar face, "Kagami!"

"Oh! Kagami must've figured out her riddle like you and is now your partner for the game," Tikki whispered from Izuku's jacket and smiled as well, "I approve. I think the both of you are very clever and will win this game for sure~!"

Izuku agreed, and soon rushed over at the bridge to meet up with Kagami, "Mi-chan! I guess we're secret friends for the day!"

Kagami nodded politely, "Indeed we are. Let's get to it then, shall we?"

Izuku felt himself sweatdrop at Kagami's forwardness but nodded, "S-sure, let's play!"

He almost wondered if he offended her somehow.

This wasn't the first time they hung out, and she was more relaxed during those times.

So what made her tense this time around?

Either way, Izuku and Kagami solved most the riddles fast thanks to them being really smart.

Although, Izuku did wonder why Kagami kept looking at her phone a few times.

He knew it wasn't about the game because they shared his phone for most of the riddles.

But he didn't dare to pry.

And then, Chloe send a video message.

"Can you believe it?! I ended up being paired with Rossi of all people! I hope you have a better game partner than I do, Izu-sweetie! I'm going to slow us down, so GO FOR THE WIN!'

"Ahhhh, Chlo-tan..." Izuku chuckles, shaking his head fondly before recording himself to send a video message back, "I'm sorry you ended up with a weird partner. I ended up being paired with Kagami-san, so that's good I'm with someone I know. Wish us luck~"

As the game continued, Izuku was bombarded randomly with questions from Kagami.

"Do you prefer to be called by your whole name? Or by a nickname?"

Izuku blinked when she smiled strangely at him for a second before dropping her smile, but answered anyways.

"Errrrr, I do not mind either or?"

"Thank you Izuku-kun." She looks at her phone again before speaking once more, "Er, y-your hair is…very green," Cue the forced smile, before dropping it.

This…sorta freaked Izuku out for a moment, "Er, thanks. Your hair is…very blue?"

This continued on.

"What is your blood type?"

"Ummm...O?"

Kagami nodded her head in approval, "I am the same. This means we are independent, optimistic, strong willed and intuitive. I approve."

Izuku raised a brow when she gave that forced smile again for a second, then spoke slowly, "Mi-chan, are you feeling okay?"

"I am fine. What's your favorite season?"

"I...suppose I like summer," Izuku said thoughtfully as he tilted his head, "Maybe because my birthday is on July?"

"Interesting," Kagami hummed, "July, that means you are of the Cancer sign? Or perhaps you prefer to be of the Goat / Ram Zodiac?...Huh, this would mean that you are known for your gentle nature, compassion, and a strong sense of family....makes sense."

Izuku tilted his head as he watched her murmur to herself, and continued looking for the next clue, Kagami following after him.

"...Let's say you found out about some special chocolate ice cream-"

"Mi-chan, is there something going on?" Izuku interrupted as he stopped in his tracks and turned to face her, "Because this whole interviewing me thing with twenty questions is starting to make me wonder..."

"Just one last question," Kagami insisted before Izuku sighed.

"Okay...go ahead."

Kagami coughed as she continued, "Okay, so, let's say you found out about some special chocolate ice cream. You really wanna try it but someone else gets there first. Do you A) Steal it from them? B) Get another type of chocolate ice cream, even if it's not as good or C) Never eat chocolate ice cream EVER again?"

Izuku waited for that smile again, and indeed she gave the awkward smile once more before Izuku thought of his answer.

"...I don't like to steal, a-and I can't be too picky about not eating chocolate ice cream ever again so...I would pick another type of chocolate," Izuku smiled as he nodded, "Yeah, so I don't get to try that special flavor. It's not the end of the world..."

Kagami nodded, "Thank you for answering. Last question, would you like to get some orange juice with me after this game?"

"I'd love to," Izuku answered before he found the clue to the next riddle and smiled, "HAHA! We're gonna win this thing!"

Kagami nodded, "Good. Let's get this done so we can get orange juice together."

Needless to say, they were almost done, as they had a last challenge to face to find the hiding spot where the Hidden Celebrity was going to be.

Izuku understood it was a Trust Test, which means that he would be giving his phone up to Kagami to take a selfie with while she would take his.

With nothing to hide, he handed his phone to her and watched her go.

"MEET ME BACK HERE IN THE PARK! We're going to win!"

Despite the weirdness in the beginning, Izuku was having fun.

That was until he gotten a text.

He shook his head, ignoring it for now and decided what to do for his selfie on Kagami's phone.

...Kagami, on the other hand...

Kagami said 'cheese!' while giving a peace sign, but sighed and shook her head as she tried for a different pose. But she didn't like the way she looked awkward while taking the selfie, but before she could decide, she saw a notification pop up on Izuku's screen.

She tried to swipe it away, but she accidentally opened it and a video of Chloe was seen scoffing.

"Tsurugi is your partner?! Hah! I can't believe you're stuck with the Ice Queen, hahaha! Talk about major bore-ville."

Kagami was hurt at this as she stared at the phone. Did Izuku and Chloe Bourgeois talk badly about her behind her back?

"Hang in there, Izu-sweetie~! Meanwhile I'll figure out my own headache and lose— "

Kagami exited the video as she looked down in disappointment. Did...Izuku think of her as a headache?

She sadly took the selfie, her face showing she was indeed crushed on what she heard and trudged to her and Izuku's meeting place.

When she returned, Izuku looked up and blinked in confusion when seeing her crestfallen expression, and approached her.

"Mi-chan—?"

"I guess I am not worthy of our friendship." She stated with tears, but was holding back from crying as she passed his phone back to him and walked passed, "I am sorry to be a bore-ville and a disappointment..."

Izuku whirled around to chase after her, "Kagami, wha—?"

Before he could grab her, Kagami's phone rang.

Answering, he finally gets to hear Tomoe Tsurugi's voice...Kagami's mother.

"Who are you? Where is Kagami?"

"Ma'am, she's right here with me, I'm a friend of hers."

Like in the Ikari Gozen episode, Izuku explains that he was indeed Kagami's friend and even spoke Japanese to her to make sure she was comfortable.

Kagami heard all this and walked back to him in surprise, even having a real smile on her face as Izuku tried to assure her mother that she was safe.

"Your daughter is an amazing person and I am glad to call her my friend."

Izuku hung up the phone, frowning a little as he stared down at it.

Apparently Tomoe just lashed out at Izuku for 'being a bad influence' and how Kagami didn't have any friends and that she didn't need any.

Izuku eventually found out why Kagami was upset, thanks to her showing Chloe's video.

"You do know I don't think of you like that right?" Izuku frowned before showing him his video before that, "Mi-chan, you're one of my dearest friends. I would never think of you as boring or some ice queen. Although I am curious why you were quizzing me today..."

Kagami shows the website on 'How to Make friends better' and Izuku felt happy.

"We're already friends silly, you didn't have to try too hard to further our friendships. You could've just relaxed and enjoyed the game with me..."

Their convo was interrupted as Ikari Gozen appears and finds them.

"YOU DISOBEYED ME! YOU WILL NEVER GO OUT AGAIN!"

"KAGAMI!"

Izuku pushes Kagami out the way, being captured by Ikari Gozen instead.

"NO!"

"Kagami get out of here! Save yourself and get help!"

Kagami was reluctant, but nodded as she made a run for it.

Izuku...ended up getting swallowed by Ikari Gozen.

"I shall deal with you later, troublemaker. For now, I must find my daughter."

Izuku fell into what seemed to be an inside of a car, feeling himself strapped into a carseat tightly.

"Aw man..." Izuku groaned as he tried to pry the belt off of him, and looked up at the air duct he came down from, "I hope Kagami is okay."

"But how are we going to transform without Ikari Gozen knowing?" Tikki asked in worry.

Izuku paled, "...I guess I should call Master Fu, huh?"

In the end, he did call up Master Fu up...but asked for a favor.

"I want you to give the Miraculous of the Turtle to a girl named Kagami Tsurugi."

As much as it confused him, Master Fu ended up finding Kagami hidden away somewhere and sneakily nudged the small Miracle Box that had his bracelet.

Kagami blinked as she felt something by her foot and looked down, seeing some sort of jewellery box with a design on them. Picking it up, she opened it and was surprised when she was blinded by a bright light...and a little creature was floating in front of her.

"Hello, Miss Kagami. My name is Wyazz..."

Izuku waited patiently for a moment, wondering if he should message Feline Noire as well.

But before he could decide, he felt his surrounding shake as if something was hitting against the walls, and a bellowing voice echoing from outside.

"LET THAT BOY GO!"

Izuku blinked when he was suddenly spat out, and was dropped into the arms of a mysterious Turtle heroine.

"The name's Sheruta. Nice to meet you, civilian. "

"...L-Likewise..."

"You should run and hide. I shall take down this monstrosity before Tirumushi and Feline Noire get here."

Izuku wanted to say more, but decided hiding somewhere and transforming is the best answer.

Besides...he didn't want Sheruta to be fighting Ikari Gozen alone.

Sheruta was jumping around skilfully, using her shield to block her mother's attacks, even using the shield like a frisbee to knock the large horse like Akuma down for a moment.

Suddenly a familiar yo-yo flew right passed Sheruta, and Tirumushi appeared with a smile.

"Thanks for the assist~" He stated confidentally, standing by the Turtle Heroine's side, "Looks like we're facing off a runaway bull rather than a majestic horse person..."

"That's...someone's mother, akumatized because she is upset of the daughter making friends," Sheruta explained, as she glanced over at Ikari Gozen, but looked back at the Ladybug hero, "I'm Sheruta. I was chosen for this mission apparently. Where's Feline Noire?"

Feline Noire arrives in time, explaining she had a pest problem

(Actually, she had a hard time shaking off Lila, and Chloe had to fake sick to get herself out of there and transform).

Soon, Tirumushi summoned his lucky charm and blinked.

"...What am I supposed to do with a wooden sword?"

Sheruta's eyes widened before she asked for the sword, having it one hand while she held her shield in the other, "....I think your Lucky Charm is telling me to fight Ikari Gozen..."

"The akuma must be in her bokken," Tirumushi hummed, nodding his head before looking at Feline Noire, "While Sheruta distracts Ikari Gozen, you and I get to her weapon and destroy it."

And so, they proceed with the plan.

'This time, Mother....I will show that I am as swift as the wind'

The fight was intense, but eventually Tirumushi threw Feline Noire up in the air, the Cat Heroine using her Cataclysm to destroy the Akuma's weapon, releasing said Akuma.

"No more evil doing for you little Akuma~"

After purifying the akuma and using the Miraculous spell to bring everything back to normal, which included Tomoe Tsurugi, Feline Noire and Tirumishi included Sheruta in their pound it! moment.

"I didn't think you'd have another hero other than that fox boy,"

Tirumishi glanced over at Feline Noire, stopping his tracks from approaching Sheruta, who was assuring Tomoe that her daughter is alright. He knew he was going to be asked questions, sighing before turning towards her with a small smile.

"I had asked help from the Guardian since I was sorta in trouble--"

"Am I going to ever meet this Guardian you're talking about?" Feline Noire asked, arms folded and looking at him in suspicion, "Are you going to hide things from me-?"

"You're my partner. I won't hide things from you," Tirumishi stated firmly as he stood right in front of her, "I'll even reveal my identity to you right now if you ask of me..."

Feline Noire stared at him for a moment, but then sighed and waved her hand, "Don't. I'll feel bad as if I'm forcing you to. But when are we going to talk more about this?"

Tirumishi eventually tells her that they'll arrange one time during their nightly patrol a visit to the Guardian, Master Fu's refusal be damned.

And so, Feline Noire accepts this offer for now, and leaves.

Which leaves Tirumushi to taking Sheruta away to hide and take the Turtle Miraculous back.

But Kagami looked worried.

"I should go and find my friend. He was sorta the reason my mother was akumatized and I'm worried he's hurt or..."

"Go, I'm sure he's just as worried about you too," The Ladybug Hero smiled, waving as she ran off, and soon de-transformed with a sigh, then looked down at the bracelet, "...I wonder if it was right for me to take this back from her..."

"It still belongs to Master Fu," Tikki stated quietly, tilting her head, "Besides, it would be dangerous if she had kept it permanently..."

"Who says?" Izuku frowned, as he gripped the bracelet, "I mean Feline Noire and I have our Miraculous permanently, why can't the others?"

"Because it would be even more dangerous if many Miraculous are active..."

"I don't believe that..."

Either way, Izuku reserved this thought for now when he sees Master Fu again.

This and the fact that he wants to suggest revealing himself to Feline Noire again.

But he did try to look for Kagami and found her waiting on the sidewalk when her mother's car drove off.

Unlike with canon...Kagami and her mother had an awful fight.

"Mother thinks I'm being ridiculous and that I should focus on better things than games and making the wrong kind of friends," She stated as she stood side by side with Izuku, looking off at the distance, "She's still pushing for me and Adrien to be a couple, despite that I know that Adrien doesn't see me that way, and that I do not either."

"I'm sure your mother has a reason," Izuku hummed but then nudged her, "But if you ever feel like wanting to get out of that suffocating home, you could always come to mine. My mom would be happy to meet you and probably coddle you to pieces,"

Kagami smiled softly before placing her hand out, "Friends?"

"Of course~! We're already friends," Izuku laughed and reached over to hug her instead, not noticing her blushing.

In the end...they didn't win the contest.

Chloe calls them and states that at least she and Lila didn't win.

Instead, the winners happen to be Marinette and her new buddy from Otheon.

Izuku and Kagami gets orange juice together afterwards, and took a selfie together (which becomes Kagami's wallpaper on her phone, and even got his contact number...the first ever one other than her mother).

BONUS~!

Marinette was shifting in place for a moment as she waited for Aurore and Mireille to return and introduce the "Hidden Celebrity" that was chilling in the Wax Museum, before turning to her new buddy.

"So, um...what made you decide to join a game from a place far from home, Rody?"

"Oh! I heard there was an amazing prize if I joined up in this game...was disappointed that it wasn't money though," A hum came from the boy as he then smiled charmingly at Marinette, before shrugging, "Ah well, at least I get to meet some famous person and maybe get a selfie so I can make money off of that~"

Marinette raised a brow at him before sighing, but then spotted Aurore and Mireille coming back with someone.

"Thanks for waiting, you two~! Congrats again for winning the Friendship Day Game~" The blonde weather girl stated with a smile, before gesturing to the person in between her and Mirielle, "Anyways, may I present you the Hidden Celebrity. He is the son of a foreign superhero named Endeavor. Say hello and give a Paris welcome to--"

Marinette wasn't listening as she stared at the silent yet cold looking boy before her, her cheeks flushed and her heart skipping a beat.

"...I'm only here because I would rather do this stupid contest thing than be around my so-called father. So...please take care of me as I stay in Paris for the time being...because I don't want to go back."

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Chapter Twenty Two Joint Training / Class A vs. Class B (Part Two) 

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Chapter Warning: Almost character death, some dark themes that will include violence. Spoilers for Miraculous Season 6 along with a sprinkle of cameos from other Zag Cartoonz. Spoilers of MHA of the manga and possibly Vigilantes and Team Up Missions.

A/n: Can't believe we're back at it again and we're up to the next part of the Joint Training. So far so good, Season 6 of Miraculous is slowly getting there and the added lore in it doesn't affect much of the story (in total fact, I'm so shocked it is syncing a little too well for the plot). But anyways, enjoy this chapter gang~"

   “Your…lives are at stake?” Nino questioned with a frown, “What does that mean?”

    “It’s exactly what it means,” Devil spoke with a scoff, then glanced towards some other people watching them, “It should be the same for them, no? Considering they are the missing children from the United States, correct?”

     Marinette realized that she was talking about Seraph, Miss Mermaid Greenhorn and the new girl named Peni Lane. This got her thinking for a moment but she remained quiet for now

      Seraph was the one that spoke first, having an almost teasing smile despite it looked tight with edge.

     “Are you afraid that those special hunters will be after you lot?”

     “Special hunters?” Marinette questions, already noticing the teachers were secretly listening to the conversation too, especially Eraserhead.

     “Remember how I said that my father has special connections? The same connections that Tomoe Tsurugi has along with Audrey Bourgeois and Gabriel Agreste?” Once Seraph heard verbal yes’s from Nino and Marinette, he continued, “Well, there are plenty of people that hunt Miraculous and other magical items or strange anomalies for many reasons. Some for their own selfish desires….others think of it as a sport.”

      “Interesting. Thus why you said that you are in danger,” Master Fu stroked his goatee with a hum, “But rest assured, children, you are safe here.”

      Marinette didn’t know if Master Fu’s words registered to them, witnessing the Moonlight Hunters looking at each other warily, and it wasn’t just them. It seemed Seraph, Miss Mermaid and Greenhorn looked unsure too. What were they so afraid of?

      Although Marinette noticed that Miss Peni didn’t looks too surprised. Huh…

     “Guys! Don’t sweat it so much~! As long as we stick together and work as a team, there’s no way the bad guys can get to us!” Nino tried to cheer them up, giving a big, confident smile, “Trust~! We’ve got a lot of strong and smart people on here.”

     Eraserhead decided to intervene, “How about we get on with the next match. We shall discuss what happened during the first match laster, hm? Goddaughter of mine?”

    Marinette winced, seeing how he and Amelie were looking at her. Ah, so they knew...

“Looks like the match is about to begin,” Shinso spoke in a low tone with wary eyes, watching the teams for the second match heading to their starting point, then glanced over at Luka feeding Xuppu, “Who do you think will win this round?”

    “That’s sorta a redundant question considering you are somewhat a time-traveler~?” Luka smiled at the other before he quietly transformed, then twirled his bo-staff, “But I’m assuming that you want my opinion anyways, huh?”

     “If I get a different perspective other than what I know, maybe I can feel a bit calmer at the fact that I can’t control everything that happens,” Shinso looked down at his capture weapon, “To not feel this itch of trying to make sure things go right and to not screw up.”

     Howler hummed as he observed the purple haired hero, then glanced over at the teams, “…In my personal opinion, this might be the match that’ll end up in a possible draw.”

     This surprised Shinso. “What makes you think that?”

     “Well…” Howler tapped his chin with the end of his staff, tilting his head, “Nathaniel and Felix will be against each other. And both of them are real good strategists. Then there’s Momo. I heard from Ochako that she and that Kendo girl are rivals even though they were in a work study along with doing a commercial together.”

     “Hmm…”

     The Monkey Hero watched Shinso for a moment, but then jumped when Shinso started to cough, “Woah! Hitoshi! A-are you alright?”

    “I-I’m fine,” Shinso assured the other, placing a hand on the side of his head, groaning, “I-I guess the match took a lot out of me…”

     Howler frowned. He could sense the other’s song wavering. He was lying.

    “SECOND ROUND TEAMS, TO THE FIELD!”

     Momo took a breath as she glanced over to the other team, her eyes trained on Nathaniel in his new costume and persona. She was indeed shocked that he decided to use two Miraculous in the field at the same time, but it’s not like she could voice out her concern. It was none of her business…right?

    ‘He is old enough to make his own decisions. I should worry about myself and my team rather than think of others.’

    "Hey, Yaoyorozu?”

    Momo snapped out of her thoughts and glanced over at the red headed girl smiling at her, and responded in kind, “Er, yes? What is it, Kendo?"

     “Why weren't you in the pageant? I though I'd see you there,” Kendo asked with a curious look, “I’m sure you would have stood a good chance~”

     “Er, f-for some reason, Aizawa-sensei failed to tell us that something like that would be taking place,” She explained then shrugged while looking away, “I also had band practice, so I wouldn't have had time to prepare for it. I suppose he must have decided that a pageant wasn't necessary for my hero progress.”

     That, and she remembered she was a Guardian in training. 

     Although…is it really something she still wants to be?

     ‘I only agreed because Midoriya requested it of me. But is it really a good idea if I become a Guardian of the Miraculous and it’s New Order?’

     As Kendo and Momo kept on chatting, Argent felt eyes on him. He knew that Neim was giving him a look and the dual wielding bird hero glanced over at the snake.

     “Did you have something to say to me?”

     “No. I just want to know if your head is truly in the game, that’s all.”

     This confused Argent for a moment, “What are you talking about?”

     “The fact you’re using two Miraculous at the moment, what made you decide this?” Neim questioned, tweaking his lyre for a moment, “It almost feels like you’re trying to prove a point.”

      ‘Am I?’ 

      Argent paused in his steps, although he felt a nudge at his back and turned his head to look at Pixie Girl, who gave a reassuring smile.

    “Hey, we’ve got your back, okay? So don’t let the enemy get into your head~”

    Although to Argent, it didn’t feel like Neim was getting to his head. Rather, it felt like the snake hero was trying to tell him something without saying it out loud. But what for?

     Neim walked ahead of them, but then noticed Spilornis and Cybear looking at him curiously.

     “…Yes?” The Snake Hero asked, and the Eagle hero hummed.

     “Was there a point to speak to him like that?” 

     Neim shrugged, “You’ve noticed the tension between him and Miss Momo, right? I suppose I just wanted to gauge his reaction.”

     “Do you think they are having, how you call it? A lover’s quarrel?” The Bear heroine questioned, tilting her head, making both Neim and Spilornis chuckle.

     “I don’t think that’s the case for them. I just wanted to know what made Nathaniel want to unify both the Peacock and Swan Miraculous,” Neim explained but then pursed his lips as he turned serious, “I’m surprised the idiot didn’t collapse immediately since, from what I heard, no holder can wield more than one Miraculous. Too dangerous, Master Fu would say.”

     “I guess that is quite the feat then?” The other bird like hero hummed, but then noticed someone looking at him and noticed it was the shadow-y like young man walking next to Argent, “Hm?”

     “Oh wow, he seems gloomy,” Neim noticed as well, then smirked, “I think this match is going to pair us off with people that might have the same wavelength our energies and fighting styles.”

      “And, who do you think will match with you?” Cybear asked this time, pursing her lips, “I do not know who I’d be against.”

      “Nathaniel might target me. As for you, Miss Hill…” The Snake hero observed the group and tilted his head, “Perhaps Pixie Girl? She’s kinda your opposite since you are the more technologically advanced while she depends on nature. It would be your advantage since there is no life of green anywhere for her to use.”

       “Hey, Tokoyami~”

       The three of them looked up when the shadowy hero from the other team spoke, giving a wide grin.

      “If you think about it, we're basically the same type too.”

      “If you say so?” A frown was placed on Spilornis’ face as he observed the other, ‘Shihai Kuroiro. Also known as the Scheming Hero: Vantablack. Your Quirk lets you merge with darkness and move freely within it.’

      Vantablack chuckled, “You and I share a destiny. We are brothers in the shadows.” 

     “Oh?” Spilornis looked amused, Dark Shadow peeking out from his shoulder, “You have also stared into the abyss?”

     The other shadow user shrugged, although smirked playfully, “Long live eternal darkness, friend~”

     Cybear just stared at the two in confusion, but then glanced over when she saw the gloves that belonged to Invisible Girl waving around in anger and even Can't Stop Twinkling was huffing and puffing.

     “Hmph! Those two aren't twinkling at all!”

      Soon, the two teams walked off to their respective areas discuss their game plan for a few more minutes while Vlad King announced the match was about to begin.

      Argent looked down at his weapon before he felt a nudge at his side and glanced over at Kendo, who told him to use her hero name: Battle Fist, the girl giving a wink and a smile.

     “Let’s do our best, Argent!”

     The dual wielding bird hero nodded, “Yes. Let’s do our best, Leader.”

     “If anything I want you to lead with me,” Battle Fist whispered to him, and the other red head blinked in confusion, making her chuckle, “Don’t get me wrong. I know that the plan we’ve already devised is solid. I just think…you being at my side might trip Creati up a bit, ya know?“

      Argent frowned, “…Are you suggesting to emotionally distract her?”

      “While that is below the belt, yeah, however…” Battle Fist hummed as she glanced over to see Momo glancing at them, but then turned back quickly when caught, “Maybe she also needs a bit of a wake up call.”

     He didn’t like what his team mate was pointing out, but he sighed and nodded, “Well, villains don’t play fair.”

     “Hey! We’re the heroes in this scenario~” Battle Fist smacked his back in amusement, “But you’re right. Anything to win, right? Let’s expect the unexpected, like you said before~”

      Argent was quiet for a moment, but then nodded, “Anything to win.”

     “Okay team! Let’s go!” 

     The red haired girl fist bumped her teammates as all seven of them went to their positions, ready to take down Team A. 

       Cellophane stared at the screen for a moment before glancing over at Tetsutetsu beside him.

       “Kendo seems like a really important part of your class dynamic, huh?”

       “YEAH!”

        The tape hero was quick to cover Rayures’ ears as the silver male started yelling, making Cellophane wince in pain since his ears were now ringing.

       “SHE GETS THE JOB DONE NO MATTER WHAT!” 

      “Why are you yelling?!” Cellophane whined, the Tiger heroine he was protecting from the loud screaming blinked in confusion as if not knowing what’s going o. 

     But Tetsutetsu kept on going.

     “THAT'S OUR BRILLIANT CLASS REP FOR YA! SHE'S SMART AND DECISIVE, EVEN UNDER PRESSURE! IT'S SO AWESOME! SHE'S ALSO BRAVE, RISKING HERSELF ON THE FRONT LINES WHEN OTHERS ARE COUNTING ON HER! NOT TO MENTION, HER ATTITUDE ROCKS!" 

      Somehow, Rayures got the gist of what he was saying, and even glanced up at Cellophane in worry since it seemed he was swaying in a dizzy manner while still holding her. 

     “H-Hanta? Are you okay?” She asked in concern, then smiled when the tape hero gave a shaky thumbs up to signal he’s okay for now

     But Tetsutetsu was still enthusiastic with going on speaking. 

“WITHOUT HER, WE WOULD'VE KILLED MONOMA OR BECOME A BUNCHA FOOLS LIKE HIM BY NOW!”

    “Uncalled for~” Phantom Thief spoke up with a sigh, Star Stallion beside him with a weak smile.

     Meanwhile, Shoto looked up at the screen with a frown, and Queen Bee (who returned from the nurse’s office and transformed) glanced up at him with a raised brow.

       “Something wrong, Shoto-Baby?”

       “I wonder if Yaoyorozu's plan will work.” Shoto replied with a serious look, his eyes showing concern.

        “Her plan?” Queen Bee questioned as Ojiro glanced over at them as well.

       “Why? What she upto?”

       Queen Bee saw the look the red and white haired male had, wondering what was going on in his head. 

    "We'll start reconnaissance immediately!" Momo glanced over at Spilornis with a polite smile, "If you please?”

     The Eagle Hero nodded before he looked to Dark Shadow attached to him, “Report back when you find the enemy.”

     “Leave it to me~!”

     The team of Class A watched as the shadowed being began flying off towards the pipes and such, their hearts anticipating anything from the other team and getting ready.

     “Second chance.”

     Neim twisted his bracelet as he activated his power, narrowing his eyes as he looked to Momo with a nod.

     “Well done. Now, it’s their move.”

     “They pretty much know what our Quirks are by now along with how some of your so called Miraculous work. But we've been improving on them and developing new moves. So they have to be ready for anything.”

      Argent glanced over at Battle Fist as the rest of their teammates were hidden in their positions, while the two of them were standing together out in the open. Battle Fist turned to the other and smiled.

     “That's why, first, they'll try for some recon.”

     The two stared up at Dark Shadow towering over them in a huge form, and Argent was already pulling out four feathers.

     ‘May the best team win…’

   Spilornis blinked as he glanced at Creati with a look of surprise, “Dark Shadow's found our opponents. It seems it is Argent and Battle Fist alone. They're located near the chimneys.”

    The girl almost froze in place at that, frowning. ‘Why are those two together?’

    “Focus, Creati,” Neim murmured as he glanced over at her, “The others must be hiding to tackle us into a trap. Don’t fall for it.”

    “R-right…” She nodded before looking to her team while running towards Dark Shadow’s direction, “Quickly then!”

  “…Why are you two just STANDING AROUND!?”

   Dark Shadow roared as he grew bigger, reaching out to attack both Argent and Battle Fist, but the two dodged easily.

   “I'll take care of whoever I can catch first!”

    “I’ll leave it to you, Vantablack!” Kendo shouted, already jumping back along with Argent on higher grounds.

    Pushing off from his hiding place, Vantablack blended into the shadows, then appeared to blend into Dark Shadow instead.

     “Into the abyss~”

     Watching Dark Shadow struggle and immediately flying back to Team A, Myst appeared beside Battle Fist.

     “Go?”

     “Go. Argent?”

     “Time to go, my beautiful Amoks.”

    Argent threw four bells on the ground as the feathers embedded into them, transforming into sapphire looking dogs. Closing his eyes, Argent took a deep breath before his eyes opened once more, showing his irises are now a mercury color. Letting out a puff of air, he let a gust of wind blow around them before it suddenly turned into a tornado, following after the amoks marching forward. 

    “Woah! That’s pretty cool,” Myst whispered, as she glanced at Argent, “Is this part of the Swan’s abilities?”

    “Ah, from what I understand from Detty, the Swan Miraculous has the powers of the wind. Pretty much I can control the air around me. Thus, why it’s called the Wind of Change. If all else fails and my Amoks are taken down, my strong tornado is locked on anyone that’s not us, will capture them in the storm and be brought back automatically to our jail….not to mention I have a secret effect in place.”

    “Oh?” Battle Fist wondered out loud as she looked at her partner once the ghost girl moved forward with the Amoks and tornado, “What sort of effect?”

     Argent looked over at her and gave a quirked smile, “If you think Shinso’s Hypnotic Quirk was bad…”

      “Fumikage….He…HE GOT ME!”

       Cybear was quick to dodge, grabbing Spilornis out of the way in time while Dark Shadow was rampaging out of control. It was then Myst appeared, but she was pushed back by a green blur.

      The ghost girl grinned at her brother, “Wow, Fury~ I didn’t think you’d tackle me first!”

      The green ghost stared her down with a grin in return, kicking her off of him and flew up higher.

     “This was a long time coming, sis~! May the best ghost win!”

      “I intend to~” Myst teased back.

      The two ghost teens then were speeding around each other, almost looking like two buzzing blurs as they fought in the skies.

      Momo pursed her lips before she then spotted the four glowing blue beings coming at them, and she readied herself, “Invisible Girl! Cybear! Be ready! Neim, stand back as a last resort! Spilornis, you and Can’t Stop Twinkling push forward!”

       Suddenly, the four beings stopped where they were, confusing both Momo and Neim.

       “W-why did they stop?”  Invisible Girl asked apprehensively.

      But before anyone could answer, a gust of wind blew around them and suddenly Cybear and Invisible Girl were picked up from the air, screaming out in shock as they were caught inside the tornado. 

       “We better get away!” Momo yelled as she was about to run, but it seems the Amoks were blocking her way, “W-what?!”

       Suddenly,  Spilornis was using his new move Dark Angel Wings (a move that he learned from Hawks) to fly and grab for both Cybear and Invisible Girl, trying to pull them from the storm. But he was pulled in as well and felt his world spinning around. 

       “T-this is madness!” He yelled, suddenly feeling his head becoming lighter as he started laughing weakly, “W-what…what is this…?”

       Cybear and Invisible Girl both were giggling almost as if they were drunk, still being up in the air with dazed looking expressions.

       Neim felt himself sweat-drop as he watched his teammates in the tornado laughing louder and louder and looked to Momo in confusion, “What the…?”

    “The Swan indeed is a terrifying Miraculous to use.”

     Chat Noir tilted his head as he looked to Izuku questionably, “So it…does what exactly?”

     “The Swan holder is able to influence the air around them. The Wind of Change.”

     “The Wind of Change?”

      Izuku nodded.

     “Just as the name states, Argent can change the current flow of wind produced. But he could also pull the air out of the atmosphere. Basically? He is dropping down the level of oxygen by using the tornado. Meaning, anyone within the range gets their brains basically feeling like you’re tripping on drugs. However, the lower the oxygen level gets, the more easily Argent could just knock them out in seconds, ” Izuku explained as he was taking down notes with a hum, “In a way, it’s a god-tier ability. He can even pull your very last breath from you if you’re not careful. ”

     Chat Noir gulped, and looked back at the screen to see Argent’s serious expression on screen.

    ‘He’s not gonna hold back, huh?’

    “Second Chance.”

     “Well done. Now, it’s their move.”

      “Wait!”

      Momo blinked as she felt the hand on her wrist and looked up to Neim in confusion, “Did something happen already?”

     “It seems there’s an ambush waiting for us. Not to mention Argent has a few tricks up his sleeves.” The Snake hero looked to the Eagle hero, “Spilornis, pull Dark Shadow back!”

      While he did look confused, Spilornis just nodded and called for his shadowed partner back. 

      ‘Now that he has combined the Peacock with the Swan, he’s an even more dangerous opponent. I can even admit that is impressive,’ Neim hummed as he looked to Invisible Girl and Can’t Stop Twinkling, “You two. Be ready for a Navel Blast and Wrap Refraction!”

      The two saluted while Neim looked to Momo with a nod. 

      Momo frowned before looking to the side, “Fury. Guard our flank. Neim and I are going to charge ahead instead.”

      Fury peeked from the shadows with a blink, then pouted, “Aw, I was hoping to go toe to toe with my sister,”

      “You’ll get your chance, but for now, just follow our lead.” Neim ordered before he spotted Dark Shadow coming back, but his eyes widened, “MOVE!”

      “Fumikage….He…HE GOT ME!”

       “SAY CHEESE!” 

       A yell from Invisible Girl sounded as a bright light flashed around them, and Can’t Stop Twinkling also shot off the laser from his belt. As Spilornis was calling for Dark Shadow to return to him quickly, a familiar figure jumped out from Dark Shadow and blending into some shadows nearby.

        “So, Kuroiro was inside Dark Shadow!” Invisible Girl huffed for a moment while waving her hands, “So not fair!”

      Neim glanced towards the distance and hummed.

       ‘Myst will be here soon along with Argent’s Amoks and that tornado. I suppose we’ll have to go for the direct approach for now.’

    “Creati.”

    Momo saw the outstretched hand, then grabbed for it with a nod.

    “Ready when you are.”

    The two then pushed forward, Fury flying over them as they left their other teammates to take down Vantablack themselves. Neim knew that with Spilornis facing off with Vantablack, there was a chance that Comicman and Shemage are gonna face Invisible Girl and Can’t Stop Twinkling. 

    ‘This leaves Cybear against Pixie Girl. We really are pairing off with the perfect rivals.’

    Suddenly, a magenta blur rushed above them, Fury disappearing with a yell.

     “Myst got ahead of us…” Momo murmured as she looked towards where the ghosts headed off, frowning, “Does this mean that we’ll be up against Battle Fist and Argent ourselves?”

      “Oh. That’s definitely the case~“

     The two looked up to see Battle Fist flying in the air…but her eyes were glowing bright silver as she grinned down at them. Argent was behind her with both arms up, his eyes narrowed. From the looks of things, Neim figured that Argent was using his Wind of Change by floating Battle Fist with his powers and…did it seem she was bursting with power?

     “You managed to work together and try and divide us. Bold move, and certainly unexpected,” Momo murmured as she stood her ground, Neim ready to twist his bracelet if needed when Momo grinned, “No matter. Because I expect the unexpected.”

     “That’s funny.” Kendo laughed dangerously, “I said the exact same thing~”

     Neim was about to twist his wrist but blinked when his hand suddenly was grabbed, and was lifted up in the air by both arms. He glanced up to see…two sapphire versions of Battle Fist.

     “I figured you are using your Second Chance already. And that you have an hour time limit to use it as many times as you want. A very overpowered move, if I do say so myself,” Argent stepped forward with a tight smile, a waft of blue and silver mist surrounding him, “Then again, my powers are also quite the cheat code themselves. So why don’t we let the ladies fight their fight…and we fight ours~”

  “Why doesn’t Neim use his quirk along with Second Chance?” Bonnie Blanche asked curiously, staring at the screen as it seems both Momo and Kendo were having a moment along with Argent and Neim.

   “That would require him to get real close,” Shinso murmured as he observed their fight, “Although Felix’s newly acquired quirk is similar to Eraserhead’s, Felix has to physically touch someone to shut down their power.”

    “Not to mention there is no way that Nathaniel will let him come close to him or Kendo,” Izuku pointed out as well as he smiled, “Which is why him having both long ranged Miraculous is quite OP…“

    “Long range?” Chat Noir questioned, and Shinso frowned when Izuku continued happily.

    “Nathaniel could easily summon anything with any random object and bring it to life. They could fight his battles for him. And with the Swan Miraculous…”

    “He could keep any opponent at bay with his wind. But with Wind of Change, he could steal people’s lung capacity in seconds or worse…they go flying high with his storms.” Shinso finished and then pursed his lips, “Honestly, I’m sorta surprised that he’s going this far…”

    “Nathaniel has always been the competitive type, event he doesn’t show it.” Izuku chuckled while tapping the end of his pen on his notebook with an intrigued look, “He literally takes people’s breaths away.”

     Chat Noir and Bonnie Blanche shuddered and looked up at the screen, seeing Argent giving a maniac like smile while Neim was grinning back at him at the challenge.

      “Damn. And I thought Izuku was the crazy one,” Chat Noir murmured, hand over heart.

     Shinso looked at him and gave a wry smile, “He’s an artist. He’s gotta be creative.”

     Argent tilted his head as he kept his arms up and released Kendo, who was twirling in the air and smacking Momo with her enlarged hands. He glanced towards Neim, who was just staring him down, as if calculating how to get out of this mess. The red head smirked at this, which caught the Snake hero’s attention. It was almost as if…

    “Whack! Thud! Boom-Boom! Ahh! Bam! Crash!”

    The walls around them started to rise, darkness falling around them. Screams from the other team sounded, and Neim almost had felt himself sweat with a wry smile while Argent just had a calm look, the smile on his face showing that he was in control of this fight.

    ‘They’re trying to box us individually so that one by one, we’d face the very people that are compatible to us in a fight. Kendo must’ve planned that out when Vantablack failed to fully control Dark Shadow.’

     Neim realized that Momo was gone, possibly trapped on the other side of the big walls that appeared around them.

     “As I’ve said before…” The Peacock and Swan holder spoke up as he stepped forward now, his Amoks still holding Neim still, “We fight our battle, while the rest of our dear teammates fight their own~”

    “…You’re still not bitter about me besting you during our training with Sir Nighteye, are you~?” The blond taunted, raising a brow under his mask as Argent laughed.

    “We both know we’re equally intelligent when it comes to battle strategies. Not at the same level as Katsuki, Marinette, Momo or Izuku, but we’re almost the second bests,” Argent was pulling a feather from his pocket, which turned into a dagger, “Nevertheless, I am curious on who’d win between us.“

    With a snap of his fingers, Neim was released by the Amoks and Argent readied his weapon at him.

    “So, with that said…why don’t we find out?”

     Neim narrowed his eyes, before he snapped his head when he heard screaming from his female teammates (other than Momo) from the other side of the walls. 

    “Ah, I assume Shemage has activated her cluster of mushrooms by now,” Argent hummed, as he spun his dagger through his fingers skilfully, “She can release spores from her body and instantly grow mushrooms anywhere she wants. The more humidity in the air, the stronger she is. Which is where Comicman would come in. Other than trapping your teammates with mine for their own fights, he’ll just create a damp environment for the troop of mushrooms to grow and increase…which will give Pixie Girl her own advantage as well~”

    Neim narrowed his eyes as he reached to fiddle with his bracelet, Argent tutting almost mockingly. 

    “You can use Second Chance now, but it would be pointless…”

    “What do you mean?”

    Argent grinned, “You don’t think I haven’t made counter-measures when using your Miraculous? That’s why it’s dangerous that me and Battle Fist are paired together. Because we both know how you and Momo are people that tended to overthink and psychoanalyse all possibilities. So what’s stopping us from doing the same?”

     “…So in short…?” Neim’s smile sharpened, “You two made contingency plans to counter us…?”

    “That’s right.” Argent smirked in return, “We called it the A-Z 100 Plans of Actions.”

    Neim was quiet for a moment, and Argent tilted his head.

    “So go ahead. Use your Second Chance. It will always lead to the many other plans I have to defeat you.”

    “I have no idea where anyone is…I lost sight of Felix and the others are probably on the other side of the walls,” Momo murmured to herself as she looked around, “Their attacks were leading toward this specific outcome….”

    Something came onto mind, and she gasped, jumping back for a moment. 

    ‘Don’t tell me…!’

     “We cut off the right part of the brain~”

     Kendo’s voice sounded and Momo glanced up in time to see the red haired girl jumping out from her hiding and raising her enlarged fists to attack.

     “NOW I JUST HAVE TO DEFEAT YOU WITH BRAWN!!!”

     Momo was quick to create a strong shield to block the attack, but she skidded back roughly when her shield suddenly broke through. This shocked Momo to her core for a split second, eyes wide.

    ‘She crumpled the tungsten shield with one hit!’

    “Nath-kun was right when he said to face you head on first,” Battle Fist’s eyes were still glowing, as she laughed, “He can be scary when planning. But, at least he’s given me an opportunity! I won't give you time to plan anything!”

   Momo’s eyes sharpened as she summoned more shields around her, wincing when Battle Fist’s attack were rapid firing down on her.

    “We can make this an endurance test if you want to~! But you have to use materials from your own body to create things.” Each words were spoken with Kendo keeping her punches up against the shields, smirking, “So there's no way you're gonna outmatch me, Yaoyorozu!”

     Momo felt herself waver for a moment as she closed her eyes, just holding her guard as Kendo kept on attacking her. She was correct, she had no time to think, there was too much going on. If only Neim was at her side and summon Second Chance…but if she was still here and not back at the starting point, that meant…

     Felix was in trouble himself— 

     “Second Chance.”

  Momo blinked when Neim was in front of her with a worried look and she took this as a sign. 

     “…How many times now?”

     The Snake Hero sighed, scratching his head, “I lost count at ninety nine. I’ve been going at it for so long…yet at every turn, Argent is ten steps ahead of me!”

      Momo gulped as she glanced at her teammates waiting for them and felt herself sweat. Did this mean that with the combined minds of both Kendo and Nathaniel…they’ll lose?

     Neim then explained each scenario when he used his Second Chance, which made Momo feel her heart falter. She knew Nathaniel was sharply quick-witted, despite that he would rather draw beautiful things on paper quietly and always had a soft shy smile when doing so. He was quite cunning when he wanted to be, something that surprised Momo. But it made their conversations even more interesting when they had tea together, especially when Nathaniel gave his own opinions during Momo’s guardian training.

      ’So he’s really going all out. Not to mention with Kendo as his partner, they’d be unstoppable.’

     “W-what should we do now, Yaomomo?” Invisible Girl asked tentatively, already sensing how both her class rep and the snake hero looked troubled. 

     “…They think they have the upper hand just because Neim and I plan ahead and expect the unexpected,” Momo murmured as she then purshed her lips, then glanced at Cybear, “…Perhaps it is time we use both yours and Tokoyami’s special abilities.”

     Neim hummed, “Right, I suppose Spilornis using Liberation would be an advantage.”

    “He shall use it on all of us,” Momo stated, “If what you said is true, and that Argent is planning to separate all of us to face off opponents that would match us perfectly, then we’re gonna have to switch things up…”

    “By doing what exactly?” Fury asked as he had his hands on his hips, “If Neim has tried to beat them ninety nine times and failing, what makes this hundredth time different?”

    “It’s because I’m usually the one trying to figure things out. I-I tend to forget that I am on a team,” The Snake hero said honestly, pinching the bridge of his nose, “It’s why Argent could go against me so easily. Because he knows that you will depend on my knowledge and my use of Second Chance.”

    “Then that means we should do the opposite of your plans.” Momo smile as she tapped her chin, “Alright, let’s all sit and talk once more. I want to get everyone’s suggestions this time around~”

  Argent frowned as he looked ahead for s moment, watching his Amoks, his tornado and Myst leaving to go forth with their plans to chase after Dark Shadow. He didn’t know why, but he felt…uneasy.

     “You never did tell me what the secret effect of your Wind of Change was?” Kendo spoke up curiously, peeking over at the serious faced dual wielding bird hero, “Is it something like Shinso’s Quirk?”

     “No, but…” 

     Argent had a small smile before he then lifted his hands up in the air as a soft wind blew around them, closing his eyes for a moment and then opened them with a hum.

     Kendo raised a brow at this gesture, tilting her head, “…So, you can paint with the colors of the wind?”

     “Apparently Team A is strategising with their own ideas instead of just Neim’s and Creati’s. Interesting, I suppose Neim has figured out in his uses Second Chance that I thwart him each time,” Seeing the look of bafflement on the red haired girl’s face, he explained, “Gale Force is the secret effect I use. Basically, the wind blows to the direction I want and collects back conversations it picks up along it’s path.”

     “Ooh! So it’s sorta like a game of telephone in a way!” Kendo clicked her finger with a look of amazement, “So you can pick up on what the other team is planning thanks to your wind blowing around them! Cuz their voices are filled in the air around them.”

      “Exactly. It’s kinda a cool way of spying on them without moving an inch.”

       Kendo stared at him for a moment, then frowned, “…Then why are you looking worried?”

       “They suddenly got quiet. But there is no way Neim figured out my trick.“ Argent tapped his thumb over his lower lip, nibbling at the tip of his fingernail for a second with a contemplative look, “I have a feeling this is going to be a close one this time. But no matter, we’ll be ready.”

       Argent waved his his hand for a moment in caution, tilting his head while listening to the wind blowing around him. Pursing his lips with a troubled look, he sighed and started to walk forward.

       “Eh? W-where are you going?” Kendo questioned with a confused expression, wondering what Argent was up to now.

        “Just…trying something out. Something tells me this time around is gonna be a challenge,” Argent looked back at her and smiled, “Stick with the plan. I’ll be right back~”

     Neim sat himself on the ground as he watched everyone rush to get to their positions for the hundredth time, and closed his eyes with a slow sigh. He had to keep cool and calm. Otherwise, he knew that he will lose his nerve and accidentally trigger his finger to Second Chance once more. It was something that was pointed out to him by Tokoyami in his ninety seventh round. And so, Neim decided to go for another approach.

    “So, what is the plan now?” Can’t Stop Twinkling asked nervously while Momo brought out what seems to be some sort of sack out from her body, “If Monsieur Neim is speaking the truth, then it’s hopeless…They won and we will always be behind.“

    “Like Neim said, if I just use Liberation on all of us, we can actually fight the opponents we can easily take on rather than our formidable ones,” Spilornis stated as he pulled Dark Shadow to him and Liiri appeared instead, “Not to mention, we can witness Cybear’s first time in battle with her Miraculous.”

     “I still think it’s a super cute attack…but will it work?” Invisible Girl asked warily, wringing her fingers together, “I mean what if this time won’t work either.”

     “Then we’ll keep trying until we do!” Momo said confidently, giving a bright smile.

      But then Neim raised his hand up. 

     “What is it?”  The Everything Hero asked cautiously, but blinked when he grabbed her hand and started tracing his finger over her palm.

       — I think it's best if we approach planning silently in this manner. I have a feeling the other team planted something or even assigned someone to listen into our conversations.—

       Momo’s eyes widened as her brain snapped into over-drive. She started signing on his hand in return.

       — I never thought about that. But perhaps that is the reason why Argent is able to thwart your plans each time. But you only just noticed now?—

      — I will admit, I did notice something was up for a while after fifty tries, but I wasn't too sure. The tactics kept on changing for some reason. The last few times it was Myst spying on us or it was Shemege’s mushrooms used by Pixie Girl.— Felix paused with a frown before tracing his finger over her palm once more. — But considering you suggested we do things in a way that is unexpected and to use different ideas at the same time, I figured we do that with either writing it down or use this method to plan without being heard.—

     Momo knew it was a good idea, and she soon turned to the rest of them to tell them what is going on and what is the next moves going forward.

     Neim opened his eyes as he came back to reality.

     ‘Alright. Now the real battle begins.’

   Argent frowned as he kept walking forward, not liking it was too quiet. Maybe it was because he thought his gale force would’ve given something by now. But no. It was almost as if…

    Suddenly his eyes widened at the sight of Cybear running towards him while carrying Can’t Stop Twinkling in her arms. Thinking he was going to be attacked, he readied an object to create an Amok but blinked when they rushed passed him. Confusion spread over its face as he watched them go, but then gasped when he spotted Fury and Invisible Girl were going the opposite way of where Myst, the Amoks and his tornado were coming from. 'Are they deviating from their plans somehow? But they didn't SAY anything--'

  "You look surprised Nath-kun..."

   Argent raised a brow then glanced up to see Creati standing there with a confident smile, and he couldn't help but chuckle in return.

   "Something tells me that you are trying to outplay me somehow. What? You're not going to face your biggest rival, Kendo?" He asked calmly, his eyes shifting to see Spilornis flying away. And no Dark Shadow.

   “I’m afraid that my opponent shall be different. I hope you do not mind,” Momo stated seriously as she felt her quirk activate, pulling out a steel pipe and pointed it at him, “You said we needed to talk. Then let’s talk.”

   “…Ha.” Argent let out a quiet laugh before brushing some of his bangs from his eyes and stared at Momo with a dangerous glint in his eyes, “So, what you’re trying to say is…I’m your target?”

   Momo smiled softly, raising her pipe up in the air, “Expect the unexpected~”

   Argent looked like something in his brain snapped for a moment, as he quickly pulled his twin daggers and jumped in the air, going to attack Momo swiftly. Creating a shield for herself with her other hand, she raised it up to block his hit. It was like fire was burning in between them as Argent kept on swinging his hits over and over against her shield, even trying to make use of his winds to place more pressure into his swings.

   But once he made a powerful hit against her shield, he managed to push her back far enough and he was about to give the final blow, but his facial expression turned from triumphant to bafflement as soon as he saw what Momo suddenly created out of the blue— 

    “IS THAT A CANON?!”

     Everyone in Class A and B looked at the screen in awe, although Class B looked more horrified while Class A looked impressed.

    “IS SHE INSANE?!” Tetsutetsu yelled out with his jaws dropping, and he whined afterwards, “WHO'S SHE TRYING TO KILL WITH THAT?!”

    “Again huh?” A boy named Sen Kaibara spoke up with a whistle, blinking with a look of amazement, “That girl really likes her cannons.”

    Meanwhile, Queen Bee glanced over to Shoto and saw how he had a proud smile on his face, and something in her stomach twisted for a second. Huffing quietly, she turned back to the screen to watch, ignoring that throbbing in her chest.  It’s not anything important…right?

  Argent growled as he jumped back and made a vortex of wind surrounding her, trapping Momo inside as he tried to catch his breath.

   ‘What was she trying to pull with that kind of stunt?! It didn’t look like she was aiming for me though?’ Argent’s mind raced but then it clicked, ‘Was she aiming for the wall or something?’

  “I apologize for threatening you. You were right about before…”

    Argent raised a brow, “…What do you mean?|

    Mom smiled weakly as she had her hand over her throat, knowing she didn’t have much breath left, ”…I am scared. I do think about letting down those around me. Especially when we lost Onez and Bridgette.”

   ‘Is she really going to be talking about this right in the middle of the fight?’ The red headed hero thought with a frown, as his winds wavered for a moment, and Moto caught on.

     “But then thing is, Nathaniel, I was never meant to be a Guardian of the Miraculous. In fact I know someone else that deserves it more. And so…” Momo coughed as the wind was sucking the air around her, but still aimed the canon straight at his direction, despite the wind blocking her way, “When this turned into the kind of fight that you're good at, I could tell my defeat was likely. So, in order for us to win...!”

   "ARGENT!”

   Something rushed by the two bird wielding Miraculous holder, and his heart jumped at the sight of Battle Fist jumping in the air, and Argent took the wall of wind down in time for the red headed heroine to use her Double Jumbo Fist to smack the canon to the side…

    ….but that resulted Momo jumping her surprise attack on Kendo instead of Argent, her intended target.

    Argent rushed over as he looked at the sight before him, “Kendo…”

    Kendo grinned up at him tiredly, groaning as she looked at the sticky webbing that was stuck on her.

   “Heh, better me than you, right? I think she predicted you’d call her bluff and place the wind wall down to attack her yourself, but luckily she got me instead. Good thing I knocked her out, but not before she got me.”

   Momo was hanging off of the other girl, unconscious but still buzzing with her quirk on the sticky substance and the canon glued on her and Kendo. Argent had to admit…that was a close one.

   “So it’s kinda why we’re stuck together. She could have done me solid and let the cannon fall off. It's hard to drag all of this stuff around.” Kendo groaned as she wriggled for a moment.

    “Here, lemme help you out,” Argent was about to reach out to her, but Kendo shook her head, “Wha—?”

    “You don’t get it. There’s no time left,” Kendo warned with a serious look, “Looks like Team A made some sort of secret plan that even your winds couldn’t pick up. All our teammates were knocked out with them.”

    Argent looked confused for a moment before Kendo explained.

   Myst frowned when she looked around the area for a moment, expecting Fury to be flying at her with vigor, but no sign of life was anywhere at all. She even had to pause, making the tornado and Amoks following her also stop in their tracks.

    “Funny…Argent assured us that I’d be seeing Fury by now, and possibly that bird guy and robot girl—“

     It was then she sensed movement behind her and she whirled around him time to see—

     “HEARTS ATTACK!”

     Comicman had a question mark over his head as he looked to the distance for a moment, hearing Myst’s cry and rushed over to the source of the sound. He felt his stomach go into knots as he looked around, but then felt something drip over his shoulder. An exclamation point formed over his head before he slowly looked up, seeing Myst but…it seems she was trapped inside a pink heart shaped bubble. She looked dazed, having a dreamy smile and staring off into space…it confused Comicman for a moment.

   “Woah, this is really creepy—“

    “There you are…”

    Comicman squeaked as a comic bubble appeared over his head to form both a question and exclamation mark in surprise, turning around to see floating gloves forming into fists.

    “Finally! Fury dropped me off to assist Twinkling to take down the others. SO I’LL BE THE ONE TO TAKE YOU DOWN, YOU MANGA JERK!” Invisible Girl yelled at the top of her longs, already throwing hands at him and beating him up.

    Pixie Girl frowned as she was high in the skies, about to call on her teammates when she saw Fury floating before her and raised a brow, “…I thought you’d be aiming for your sister…”

    “That was my plan…” The green ghost sighed before he grinned, “But a wise leader told me, I should probably do the opposite of what I want. And would’cha know it, it’s gonna be taking YOU down. You’d be pretty powerless without your magical partner, huh~?”

    That comment ticked Pixie Girl off for a moment, as she laughed while cracking her knuckles, “Oh I can assure you, I am TWICE as strong as Sorcerer!”

 Phasing out from the shadows, Vantablack appeared shyly towards the mushroom heroine, looking unsure. 

   “H-Hey? Komori?”

   Shemage looked over at the other for a moment in confusion, stopping her spraying around the area of pipes and walls, tilting her head, “Hm? Speak up, silly, I can't hear you!”

   He looked flustered for a moment, before sighing and looking to the side, “U-Um, well I…managed to catch the guy. Twinkles? He's in jail.”

    Shemage smiled brightly, impressed and clapping her hands together. 

     “Really? Nice, Kuroiro! I'm counting on you for the other two toadstools.” She giggled as she then turned back to her spraying and hummed, “Our not-so-fungus opponents don't know where we are, so we can keep attacking them with mushrooms like this!”

    Vantablack nodded, “Y-Yeah…of course…”

    Although he was skeptical at first, he ended up going with the plan because Kendo trusted the new guy. When Dark Shadow didn’t come like they suspected, he was glad that they managed to capture at least one from Class A. But when Kendo left their side, saying that she needs to check on Argent, something in his stomach tightened. Like a bad premonition. 

   “Uh. Hey. Komori?”

   Noticing the nervousness in her teammate’s voice, Shemege looked up, “Yes, shroom?”

    It was then they noticed a chill in the air, and Vantablack felt the gut feeling increasing in a way that was hard to ignore. There was no way…

   “You don't think, um…” He paused, looking away for a moment before he spoke lowly, “Class A knows about this place, do you?”

    The two squinted for a moment before they leaned back in shock, noticing that something dark was flying their direction. And lo-and-behold, Spilornis was seen flying majestically towards them, and he had some special looking specs over his eyes.

   ‘Thermal goggles! Much easier to locate our enemies when I have these.’ Spilornis thought, his red eyes soon flashed of something, “Now when I stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at me!”

    “It definitely looks like he's heading straight for us.” Vantablack murmured as he was looking around for a moment, “Where are the others…”

    “D-Don’t tell me they took them down already!” Shemage whined, already stepping back.

   “I will not allow you to escape or hide from the storm you have wrought!” The bird hero yelled as he increased his speed, Dark Shadow now cloaking around him, “According to Hawks......speed can easily win against strength.”

    He soon zoomed right passed them, knocking them to the ground.

    “BLACK ABYSS! SABBATH!”

     “S-Shroom-y!" Shemege yelled out in pain, falling with a thud.

     "Komori, no!" Vantablack yelled but then grunted as his mind raced, 'He's too fast. Can't stay. Have to sink into the shadows.'

   “Is it darkness that you're searching for?”

    The shadowy male of Class B blinked but then glanced up as darkness swallowed him up, gasping as he was suddenly trapped in…some sort of clock. He groaned in defeat as Tokoyami de-transformed in front of him, holding the clock down firmly. 

   “Then you can borrow my cloak. If there's nowhere for you to move, then there is no need to fear your abilities.”

    “…N-No fair!” Vantablack huffed, sounding like he was pouting.

    Liiri sighed as she landed on top of her holder’s head, breathing out softly, “Your teammates should’ve taken down their opponents by now, correct? So it should be find that Liberation is off them now?“

   “Indeed. By now, Cybear must’ve captured Myst and Fury with Pixie Girl. All we have to do is now wait until Creati and Neim has defeated both Kendo and Kurtzberg.”

   “Fumikage, I caught the spore girl!” Dark Shadow appeared, having Shemege wrapped around it’s wings.

    Fury soon flew over to them along with Invisible Girl and Cybear, the three of them grinning as they held their knocked opponents. Pixie Girl was tied up with green ecto-like goo while Comicman looked beaten to a pulp.

   “We did it!” Fury cheered as he felt himself power down as well, along with Cybear, “With this, we’re gonna be winners for this round for sure!”

   “Do not celebrate yet, we still need to take them to jail and meet up with both Miss Momo and Felix,” Aeon spoke politely, making sure that Team B were to be tied down together. 

   “Aeon-san is correct. Quick, Dark Shadow. Take these the prisoners to—“

    Suddenly, the bird headed boy stated coughing, alerting his teammates with alarmed faces.

    “Fumikage—“ 

    Aeon wrapped a hand over her neck as she coughed as well, feeling her throat tighten and her eyes blurring. Soon, Andy and Invisible Girl followed, the two coughing and trying to breathe and falling to their knees. Dark Shadow looked confused for a moment, and Liiri was flying around Tokoyami in confusion, asking what was wrong with them. Even Maato, the Bear Kwami that belonged to Aeon, looked concerned.

    “Heh~” An evil giggle came from the mushroom girl as she stuck her tongue out playfully, her eyes sharp, “It's not a cutie. So I made sure to keep it hidden away until now.”

   “W-what…?” Andy groaned as he soon collapsed on the ground first, and Hagakure followed after. 

    Aeon also fell unconscious, her breathing slow and Tokoyami struggled to get air flowing into his lungs once more, but couldn’t. He helplessly looked over at Komori, who was released when Dark Shadow was flickering in and out of existence. 

    “I'd be such a bad 'shroom if I didn't use it when we were about to lose, though~”

    ‘My windpipe…’ Tokoyami thought weakly, sweat poring out from his feathers as he fell on his knees.

     Shemage grinned as she walked over to him, tilting her head, “Lungs feel bad? That's little Schizophyllum commune~”

    Before she could say anymore, she squeaked when suddenly something knocked the back of her head and she fell to the ground with a thud, signalling she was down for the count. The tired looking Tokoyami looked up to see Dark Shadow giving their final salute, before disappearing and Tokoyami losing consciousness. 

  “So that’s what happened…”

   Argent hummed as he tapped his chin, then looked towards Kendo.

   “I did turn back to check on them just in case they needed help. I managed to free Vantablack, who was the only one that was still conscious, and told him to place our teammates in a safe hiding place and our opponents to the prisons.” Kendo finalised as she then sighed, looking at Momo still hanging off of her, “And then, this happened…Everything she created showed that she was looking ahead. Covering her bases. Which is why I said that only you and Neim are the only ones left standing.”

   “…Huh. So it comes down to this.” 

    Kendo raised a brow before she felt him tap her shoulder, then felt herself fluster when he smiled.

   “You know you could’ve just helped Vantablack take the prisons back while I dealt with Momo and Felix. But…I thank you for coming after me anyways,” The red head said kindly, really appreciating his partner.

    Battle Fist rubbed the side of her neck with her good hand, laughing a little, “W-well of course. We’re teammates after all. Gotta have each other’s backs.”

    Argent nodded before he then looked towards the other side then started walking.

    “H-Hey? Are you going to face off Felix-san now?” Kendo asked.

     The Peacock and Swan holder looked back at her, then smiled at her innocently.

     Although she knew it was anything but innocent.

    “You guys paved the way for me to end this grade finale. I might as well do my part, hm?”

     Neim still had his eyes closed as he waited, just taking in slow and deep breaths as if he was meditating. He felt a gust of wind blow around him, but he did not panic. Instead, he opened his eyes slowly and saw Argent standing right in front of him with a fake smile.

    “…So.” The red head started with a chuckle, resting a fist under his own chin as if looking down at him with a thoughtful look, “You thought you had me all figured out, hm? Tell me, how many times have you used Second Chance?”

    “…This is my 100th loop,” Neim answered easily as he stood up, dusting off his pants before sighing, “I almost didn’t figure out how you were ten steps ahead of me each time. But I figured…it must be the Swan Miraculous that’s aiding you somehow,”        

    Argent gave a look for a moment, almost as if urging the Snake Hero to continue his words. But once he saw that Neim wasn’t going to continue, he scoffed.   

   “So? Aren’t you a little curious of what I can do? I mean, how I’m using the Swan Miraculous—?”

    “No. I decided not to care.”

     Argent felt his eye twitch for a moment at that, and Neim gave a grin.

    “Ah,” The red headed hero sighed, as he was already pulling out his daggers, “You’re not fun. So? Are we going to “duke it out” or something?”

    “Actually yes.”

    Neim suddenly de-transformed for a second, but snapped his wrist again to transform once more and activated his Second Chance at this very moment. This shocked Argent for a second before he had to step back when the Snake Hero decided to rush forward to attack.

   “Now that I managed to reset my Second Chance, we can keep on fighting forever until you yield~”

    ‘Blast it all!’ Argent thought as he blocked the attack with his fan, trying to swish his dagger to jab at Neim’s side, but Neim soon blocked that with his leg, ‘He’s not bluffing, I can tell. So even if I manage to get close, he might just end up using his quirk on me and take me down.’

    He soon blew his wind to push Neim away, but his eyes widened when he saw the other twist his bracelet.

    “Second Chance!”

     “Now that I managed to reset my Second Chance, we can keep on fighting forever until you yield~”

     Argent tried to attack this time around instead of blocking, even trying to summon his Amoks to his side.

     “Second Chance!”

     “Now that I managed to reset my Second Chance, we can keep on fighting forever until you yield~”

     Argent made an army of Amoks to hold Neim down, but his eyes widened as he saw the hand reaching for the bracelet— 

    “Second Chance!”

     “Now that I managed to reset my Second Chance, we can keep on fighting forever until you yield~”

      Frustrated, he summoned a whirlwind of tornados towards Neim, hoping to blast him to the sky and let him drop—

       “Second Chance!”

     “Now that I managed to reset my Second Chance, we can keep on fighting forever until you yield~”

      Neim paused as he finally (after ten more loops) managed to have Argent pinned down on the ground, already reaching to pull The Peacock and Swan brooches off of Nathaniel, watching him de-transform back.

     “Looks like I win,” Felix stated as he transformed back and sighed, “I’m assuming Kendo is still conscious and maybe one or two of your teammates are not knocked out by my own. Therefore, I should go and check once I feed Sass and win this match—“

    It was then he felt his world shift and felt himself on his back, staring up at a dead-panned Nathaniel staring down at him. It almost…looked familiar.

   He didn’t have time to think as the Swan Miraculous was snatched out of his hand and heard Nathaniel murmured ‘Detty, Ethereal Winds.’ and suddenly Nathaniel was in a Swan motif. 

   “Shhh~” The red headed Swan Hero whispered as he placed a finger over his lips, then let the finger rest on top of Felix’s.

    Felix looked confused at first, but suddenly felt an intense tightening in the chest for a few seconds, then the discomfort started increasing to his throat. Suddenly, he gasped as a wisp of air was slowly leaving past his lips, almost like a small tempest formed and exiting his being.

    “STOP THE MATCH!”

    Marinette yelled from the stands where the teachers, Nino, the Moonlight Hunters, Seraph, Miss Mermaid, Greenhorn and Peni were standing alongside her, and Marinette couldn’t really believe her eyes. She couldn’t believe Nathaniel was capable of doing something so…so…

   Inhumane.

   But before anyone could move, it seemed The Swan Hero snapped himself out of whatever trance he was in and quickly stopped what he was doing, Felix relaxing but passing out due to lack of oxygen. Amelie was quick to move and ask Star Stallion to take her to the battlefield, and Aizawa stating that the match was over.

   Both Class A and Class B were silent from this, as Vlad King coughed and shakily announced.

   “Er, Second match! C-Class B wins this round…”

    Izuku pursed his lips as he close his notebook and took a breath. ‘It’s scary how Nathaniel could easily kill Felix if he didn’t snap out of it…although…I can already guess what’s going through his head…’

    He watched the screen as Nathaniel de-transformed and moved away when Amelie showed up, her crying over her unconscious son’s body while the recovery bots came to escort them away to Recovery Girl. He even saw how Aizawa had approached Kendo and Kuroiro, explaining the situation to them. Izuku couldn’t help but look in sympathy when Kendo looked frantic and saying something to Aizawa while Kuroiro was looking sorta grey, almost akin to being pale.

   “This is bad…” 

    Izuku glanced over at Hitoshi, who looked sort of put off.

    “…Are you afraid?” He asked the purple haired male as the hypnotist froze.

    Hitoshi frowned, as if insulted, “I’m not afraid of Nathaniel. I’m afraid how everyone else is going to perceive him now.” 

    Izuku didn’t think about that. 

    He dared to look around and saw that even Nathaniel’s own class looked a bit frightened. Tetsutetsu didn’t have anything to say this time around, and even Monoma looked wary enough that he didn’t have it in him to shout his praise in his class’ victory.

    Izuku sighed. ‘Of course Shin-kun would know this feeling better than anyone.’

    “Nathaniel is still Nathaniel. I don’t see why we should think otherwise.”

     Izuku and Hitoshi looked up in surprise when Chat Noir spoke up angrily, fisting his hands together.

     “If people have a problem with him after this, then they are just a bunch of two-faced hypocrites!”

     “That’s right!” Trickster Tails said in a huff, hands on her hips, “As if we don’t have powers that we almost used in fights against bad guys that seemed extreme! Hello! Chat Noir uses his Cataclysm on the daily—Ah! I mean, glad to have you on our side Chat, you know what I meant—“

    “I mean, I use my Clout a lot on bad guys too. It’s just one punch and WHAM! I send people flying,” Rayures also spoke up loudly, as she looked to Cellophane, “S-So, would that make me dangerous?”

    “Wha—?” The Tape Hero looked confused before he looked sheepish, “Oh! Of course not! I mean, it’s your quirk—Power? I guess?”

    “Let’s not forget what I can do…” Dynamight stepped up as he let his explosion pop off in his hands, tilting his head in a bored fashion, “So instead of looking so damn afraid of what that bird can do, worry about yourselves. What he did was just a way to win this match, nothing more.”

    Izuku smiled a bit, knowing that his his childhood friend was aiming this conversation to those that thought badly of Nathaniel, and was relived that the blond was taking Nathaniel’s side and defend him. In his own way, he supposed. 

    He even glanced over at where Marinette was at, his eyes softening as she looked flushed and ashamed at having thought otherwise. Not that he could blame her, but he sure hoped that this was a lesson they all needed to learn. That there will be circumstances that would lead them to choices that might seem immoral…but are the only ways to reach a better future. 

    Nathaniel looked down at his hands, holding both the Peacock and Swan Miraculous that seemed to be mocking him with the way they glinted under the sun’s rays. 

    “Hey…”

    The red head looked up from his place to see Kendo approaching him along with Liv and Holly, who had woken up thanks to Shemege’s quirk of mushrooms that bring people back from slumber.

    “…I didn’t think you guys would want to talk to me after what happened?” Nathaniel spoke quietly, almost scooting away as if expecting something to happen.

    Kendo rubbed the side of her neck as she sighed, “Hey now, don’t look at me as if I’m going to beat the ever living crap out of you…kinda hurts my feelings, partner,”

    Nathaniel blinked as he looked up at her in surprise.

    “You…aren’t afraid of me?”

    “Pfft,” Kendo laughed a little as she shook her head, “I might have been surprised at being told you practically AIR BENDED the life out of Graham de Vanily with that power of yours, but I knew that you weren’t trying to kill him. Because I know you would never.”

    Nathaniel looked away, “I lost my head there. I thought…I wanted to beat him. To win, for us…”

    “And we did win, thanks to you,” Liv said assuringly, sitting by his side and placing a hand on his leg, “If anything, we wanna say sorry we didn’t do much in helping our team win. If only I expected everyone else other than my brother attacking me,”

     “A-and I know I shouldn’t have let my temper get the best of me too,” Holly admitted while scratching her cheek sheepishly, “I let that boy get to me about how I was dependent on Aster a lot, and it tripped me up. It was lucky that Kinoko managed to even the odds, just like you told her…”

   Everyone looked to the side to see the mushroom girl approaching Tokoyami, lifting her quirk up and holding some sort of container to him as he was coughing for air.

    “Sorry about that, Tokoyami. You want a cough drop?” She asked kindly, but Tokoyami was shooing her away.

    “I don't need your pity.” He would state weakly, making her laugh.

     “Fair enough. At least see Recovery Girl and get some medicine for your throat.”

     “Kendo! Remember your surroundings. The same for you, Kurtzberg. Damage should be kept to a minimum. You will also have to tell Fukidashi this when he wakes up!”

    Vlad King’s voice sounded at the monitors, and Kendo apologises, Nathaniel looking down once more.

    ‘What happened to me back there? All because I didn’t want Felix to win?’

    He gripped the Swan Miraculous in his hand…and then, he noticed it.

    The red head gulped when he shakily held the Swan Miraculous up to eye level, and he felt himself pale.

    This Miraculous was damaged.

    Izuku was about to get up to stretch his legs when he heard a female cough, trying to get his attention. He turned his head in surprise to see Marinette walking his way along with Nino, and he had a feeling on what she wants to talk about with him. The green haired male even noticed how Nino went to Eijiro and Kagami, and immediately clocked on what’s going on.

     ‘Ah. I suppose it was about time…’

     “Izuku.”

     The boy smiled at the pig-tailed girl, “Mari-chan.”

     “We need to talk,” She stated, and she pulled him to the side for a moment, then deeply exhaled, “I…I’m sorry about what happened earlier.”

    “No, I should be the one apologising,” Izuku stated as he and Marinette sat down together on the railings while they watched the teachers sort out the next match and even calling for a sort break, “I get that sometimes I tend to do things without consulting you or anyone else, or that I leave you out on information that probably wouldn’t make sense to you. But you have to understand that like you, I have to do it in the moment before it’s too late.”

     Marinette did understand. She did, and she took another breath as she shifted in her seat.

     “…You ever think about how much more responsibility we have now compared to before?”

     Izuku blinked in surprise at the change of subject, then nodded slowly, “All the time. Back then, it felt like we could just wing it. Now, everything feels...heavier, I guess?”

   “Yeah. Like, even the smallest of decisions seem to carry weight. Whether it’s being a Guardian, or just being a hero — it’s all on us.” Marinette stated as she reached up to touch one of her earrings for a moment, her eyes softening with some thoughts that weighed on her mind, "I used to think responsibility was just about doing chores or getting homework done. But now, it’s about doing the next right thing, saving the world and our future. To save everyone.”

    Izuku hummed, closing his eyes, “I completely understand. Sometimes it's not even about what you want to do, but what you need to do…because people are counting on you.”

     Marinette knew they were getting somewhere.

     “Yeah. Responsibility isn't always fun, but it gives life structure. Purpose, even.”

      Izuku opened his eyes now to look at her, “True. And I guess the more we take on, the more we grow. Ready or not.”

      Marinette nodded, “Ready or not. But at least we're not figuring it out alone.”

      She saw the way Izuku froze and her heart grew heavy. Ah, maybe it was good that Nino did talk to her before this. How did she not realise she wasn’t the only one that was agonising about everything, everyday. That there was someone else in her corner suffering alone in the silence. All because they didn’t want to bother anyone with the burden of knowing too much in so little time.

    “Izuku…”

    The green haired hero tilted his head, as if gesturing her to continue, and Marinette felt her eyes water once more.

      “I want to sincerely apologize.”

       “Eh?” This confused Izuku for a moment as he straightened up, and Marinette shook her head while raising a hand up to him for her to talk first without interruption.

    “No, l-let me finish first. I…I know I’ve hurt you, and for that, I am truly sorry. It was never my intention to cause pain or disappointment, and I regret my actions deeply. I understand that words alone can't fix everything…but I hope this apology is a start. If you're open to it, I’d like the chance to make things right and rebuild the trust I may have damaged. Please take whatever time you need—”

    “Marinette, you don’t have to apologise!” Izuku spoke up as he grabbed her hand, “I get why you are mad at me, really! A-and you have ever right to be—“

     He then felt the arms wrapped around him and his eyes widened. He looked down at Marinette staring right back at him with a look of sorrow and regret.

    “It wasn’t too long ago that we fought side by side in New York,” Marinette murmured, squeezing the hand holding hers, “We bonded. And so that means that I should learn to trust you even when things don’t make sense. You and Hitoshi both. This is why I want to apologize. You’ve already proven so many times that you have good intentions and…I know that I have trouble depending on people. That I’m not alone.”

     Izuku pursed his lips, then leaned his forehead to rest against hers as he laughed quietly, “Seriously. I’m not holding any ill feelings of how you think of me. I know I tend to come off as someone that is holding too many secrets. But then again, I get what you’re saying. Because…I am the same as you.”

    “It looks like Izuku and Marinette are talking again,” Kagami murmured as she watched the two talking and smiling, which made her sigh in relief, “It’s good that they made up. This was a long time coming, they should clear the air with one another if we are going to be working together.”

    “Yeah. I mean those two hold in so much, I was afraid either me or Kats would have to talk to them,” Eijiro hummed but then tilted his head when looking at Nino watching them as well, “So? Did you talk with Marinette about what we talked about before?”

    “She actually told me first before I could say anything, believe it or not,” The Turtle holder glanced at the two, “You two were right. But how did you know…?”

    “It was something that I thought about for a while,” Eijiro shrugged as he had his arms folded, “Even if I took on the role as Guardian because Midoriya asked me to, it didn’t feel like I earned that spot. Besides, I feel kinda better if the responsibility goes to someone that might actually be worthy of it.”

    “And you are worthy of being a Guardian,” Kagami argued.

    “I agree with Kagami,” Nino nodded, but then hummed, “But I feel like something else is on your mind?”

    Kirishima looked a little put out for a second, but then looked sheepish “Well I was thinking of maybe stepping down from being Guardian because…because I wanted to have more time to help Gami-chan.”

    Nino looked understanding at this, “Ah I guess it would make sense that you’d want to help her investigate her mother and the rest of those adults?” 

   Kagami turned her head to look at Eijiro with a raised brow, then asked, “You want to help me find out more about my mother?”

   “From what we’ve seen on TV live and online, you want to get to the bottom of what she’s up to, right?” Eijiro asked, looking over at her.

    Kagami nodded.

    “So what better way than to figure out a plan to spy on her and the people with her.” Eijiro stated, “Marinette and them had the right idea, but they went about it the wrong way. Which is why I think that maybe if I step down as Guardian, you and I could—“

     “You don’t have to step down as Guardian for that,” Nino interrupted before placing a hand over his chest, “Look, I’ll talk to Master Fu about me becoming a Guardian…but don’t quit. Who says there has to be a limit to how many Guardians we have? Isn’t the point of having a New Order to lessen the burden?”

    “Nino is right. And we do not have to rush on the plan on spying on Kaa-san,” Kagami added before she tapped her chin, “Not to mention we should inform Adrien as well of what we’re planning.”

    “Yeah, you have a point,” Eijiro hummed, then saw Nathaniel was walking alongside some Bots that were carrying students to Recovery Girl, “Speaking of Guardians…”

    “I should talk to him for this one. Dude looks like he’s got a lot going on,” Nino stated, leaving the two and walking over to Nathaniel, “Hey, man…”

     Nathaniel looked up at Nino for a moment before he sighed, “Hey…”

    “You okay?”

      The red head shrugged, “Not really…I can tell everyone is now pretty scared to approach me now.”

     “Nah, they just surprised you pulled that move at the last second, that’s all,” Nino noticed Nathaniel’s hand in a tight grip, “What’s that?”

    “Nino…” Nathaniel opened his hand to show Nino the Swan Miraculous and frowned, “Apparently this Miraculous is damaged.”

    “What?” Nino took the Miraculous off of his hand and looked closer, “Wait, how did we miss that this was broken like the Peacock?”

    “It’s small, so it makes sense that myself and Momo did not check properly,” Nathaniel sighed, “Which is why I’m going to talk to Momo about it when she wakes up.”

    Nino whistled, tilting his head while adjusting his cap, “Woah, imagine if Momo went ahead and used this Miraculous during the fight. Who knows what could’ve happened—ah!”

    Nino felt himself sweat drop at the sight of Nathaniel looking gloomy, turning his head away in shame. Nino was waving his hands in front of him, trying to explain himself before Nathaniel stopped him.

    “No. Maybe this is why Momo hesitated. It’s because her instincts are sharper than my own. Honestly, I was impatient and wanted to prove a point, it was stupid of me...” The red head moved his bangs from his eyes, smiling wryly, “It’s something that I should apologise to her for when I see her. But honestly, I wonder if she wants to see me after this…”

    “Hey, don’t say that. She’s not gonna hold this against you dude. Like, you guys are pretty tight, close even,” The former DJ stated with a smile, patting Nathaniel’s shoulder, “I’m sure once you two get talking, everything will work out. She won’t be mad at you so easily, since she likes you and all.”

   “What?”

    Nino squeaked before whistling innocently before walking away robotically, Nathaniel blinking when he started running. The artist thought that was weird, but then looked down at the Swan Miraculous, glad that Detty wasn’t summoned at the moment so he could think. 

    But how in the world did he and Momo both miss that this Miraculous was broken? 

[ririchanva]

BONUS SCENE:

  “Welcome to Narita Airport. Please be advised to not leave your luggages unattended—”

    A yawn escaped a brown haired male, his blue eyes looked around the airport boredly then looked to his red haired leader with sleepy eyes.

     “Ahhh, hey Alya? When is our supposed escort gonna be here?”

     Alya looked up from browsing her phone with an exasperated look, before sighing, “Won’t be long now. Mme. Tsurugi said that they are delayed due to an incident a few hours ago of Akumas being sighted here.”

      “Tch. With Ladybug and company  being here, how are the Heroes’ Commission okay with bringing that traitor here and causing disaster to their country?” A blonde spoke harshly as she flipped her braided ponytail past her shoulder, folding her arms.

     “Chill, Allegra. I’m sure the so called Pro-Heroes handled it fine,” A dark-skinned young man in green spoke, then held up his phone, “But according to to the local news here, Ladybug wasn’t the one saving the day. Some guy named Boom Beetle did. And was assisted by a male Bee Hero.”

     “It must mean that Ladybug gave someone else the reins to her powers. Is she lazy or something?” Allegra snickered, but saw the way the other male looked at her and shrugged, “Aw, c’mon, Allan. You know I’m right. You agree with me, right? Claude?”

    Claude rolled his eyes, although he did have somewhat of a sarcastic grin, “As much as I do, let’s not talk about that bug girl for now. Can’t believe people talk about her as if she’s Star and Stripe when OUR esteemed leader is better than her,”

    Alya ignored the trio for now and looked to her partner being silent beside her, “You’ve been awfully docile since our arrival. I thought you’d join in the trash talk with them…”

    “Guess I don’t have much to say,” Mikumo stated as he thumbed over his left wrist for a second, “Being back home has me on edge.”

    Sympathy filled Alya’s eyes as she grabbed his hand and squeezed it, “Hey. We’re in this together, okay? I told you, those bastards won’t get you and trap you in that damn lab ever again.”

    Mikumo looked down at their hands then smiled, squeezing her hand back. He looked like he was feeling better after her words, and Alya looked relieved. 

    There was a lot on Alya’s mind, so many questions that were left unanswered. As much as it pained her that she couldn’t remember anything for the past year and few months, she knew that something weird was going on. Ladybug being a traitor and possibly working with Hawkmoth? That there is a society that are tracking down magical items called Miraculous and to stop from them falling into the wrong hands?

    ‘There’s a lot of things not adding up. But I better just keep my guard up until I have all the facts and information I need to solve this mystery. Or mysteries, if I have to be honest,’ Alya thought with a frown, but then heard Mikumo call out her name.

    “It looks like our escort is here.”

     Alya looked up in surprise to see that it wasn’t Tomoe Tsurugi or some guards in black. In fact, the Quantic Kids didn’t expect they would be seeing a Pro-Hero waiting for them. And it wasn’t just any Pro-Hero either.

    “Didn’t think we’d be greeted by Slidin' Go of all people,” Allan whispered to his group warily, glancing at the smiling man waving at them, then Allan looked to Alya, “Did you know about this?”

    “Nope. But I suppose Monsieur Agreste was not kidding about the connections he and Mme. Tsurugi have here in Japan,” Alya murmured but then looked to her teammates with a serious face, “But just in case, let’s be on our best behaviour, alright?”

     Claude, Allegra and Allan nodded their heads in agreement, although Mikumo was staring at the hero with a glare. Alya nudged him for his attention, and the dark haired male turned back with a tight smile, begrudgingly agreeing. Something told Alya that the other felt uncomfortable at the thought of being around this hero, and she just had to make sure that Mikumo wasn’t gonna say or do anything stupid. They were here as guests after all. 

    “I don’t like this.” Mikumo whispered to Alya as they started walking, almost pressing arm in arm with her as if he wanted to just vanish from here, “Why would a loyal dog of the Heroes’ Commission be here?“

    “I highly doubt he’s close to the Commission. Doesn’t seem the type, but he is someone that Monsieur Agreste and Mme. Tsurugi trusts,” Alya responded back but then softened, “But if  he tries anything, we could always complain to them and have him gone.”

    Mikumo looked assured, but Alya couldn’t help but feel worried about him still. 

    Eventually, the five of them were escorted into a van by the chatty hero, and the teens mostly ignored whatever he was saying. Alya just stared out the window for a moment, taking in the sight of the city with a contemplative look.

    ‘The city of heroes…while it all started in America first, Japan comes close into being a perfect society full of people with super powers. This should be a dream come true for me..’

    So why did she feel hollow?

    After an hour ride, they arrived what seems to be a mountain side that had a large home-y looking villa on top of it, almost looking like some sort of resort. But Alya knew better. Especially when at the front of the entrance stood a man in a fancy suit and violet tinted sunglasses waiting for them along with Tomoe Tsurugi. Once the kids were out of the van, the man before them bowed their heads to them in a polite manner.

    “Welcome, Quantic Kids, to Gunga Mountain Villa. My name is Koku Hanabata and I shall be your guide for the rest of your stay under Tsurugi-san’s request,” The man spoke like a politician, reminding Alya of Andre Bourgeois for a second. ‘But at least he doesn’t feel like a slime ball like that former Mayor…’

    “It’s nice to meet you, Sir,” Claude was the first to speak, being the extrovert and had a face of a friendly and charming social butterfly, “It would be a pleasure to have you show us around this wonderful country.“

    Alya had her arms folded as she looked around, but blinked as she saw someone going through the side door, and her heart froze for a second. Something about that smiling too big blonde skipping while being followed by some man in a tight suit and a silver black mask sent a shiver down Alya’s spine, as if her body was telling her they were dangerous. 

    Mikumo noticed her reaction and looked to where she was staring at, but saw nothing.

    “Alya?”

   “It’s nothing.”

    Mikumo frowned but sighed, nodding his head as their attention was back at Tomoe Tsurugi talking to them, and leading them inside the villa.

    As the teens entered, someone was actually watching them from their window of the upper floor of the villa.

   ‘Strange. What are kids doing here?’ Hawks was tapping his thumb over his lower lip with a squint of his eyes, feeling on edge, ‘It’s already suspicious that there seem to be important people that are not only quirkless among the Meta Liberation Army, but they are elites in some sort of cult like Humarise. I am just not getting it. And how are the League of Villains involved?’

    A knock on the door sounded and the avian hero almost jumped, but placed his goofy smile on as he walked over and opened the door, “Yallo~?”

    Dabi grunted as he walked passed Hawks for a moment, then turned his head towards the other while raising a brow, “Did I interrupt you on something important?”

     “Not at all~” Hawks raised his hands up with a shake of his head, “So? Are you here to give me the verdict?”

     “Tch, you’re awfully in a hurry to be part of the group,” Cold blue eyes sharpened as he gave a smirk, “And as your so called senior, I have to make sure you’re really on our side and won’t stab us behind the back.”

     Hawks chuckled, “So distrusting~”

     “Can you blame me~? After all, you’ve been suspiciously following around in Paris of all places?”

     Hawks’ smile didn’t move an inch as he kept his jolly facade, although he felt his cheek twitch in annoyance. Ever since being found out in Paris, Dabi has irritatingly been clingy and keeping a real close eye on him. Especially when Hawks had to play along when those…Akumas appeared in the city the other day.

    ‘While I am a true double agent working for the Heroes’ Commission, there are heroes that have already turned and are loyal to the newly formed Paranormal Liberation Front.’ Hawks thought in his head but then spoke up as he acted innocent, “I saw some kids coming in. Are they new recruits? Never knew that we are taking in members so young~”

    Dabi snorted, “That’s none of your concern. For now, I do have another task from the Boss.”

    Hawks wanted to sigh, but just brightened his smile, “I’m ready for the next mission~”