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Some more Sailor moon art! Using my redesigns. I never made a design for Chibiusa, Michiru, or Princess Serenity. Whatever. I tried a new way of sketching and honestly I really love how they came out. I didn’t save the screen shots I redrew but I’m sure you can find them. Also a quick design of Eternal Sailor Moon. I have to check to see if my redesigns are on this blog, if not I might repost them. I am not going to remake the post. Enjoy!

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21 days after Marinette was akumatized. 20 days sense Marinette became the new gaurdian to Pollen, Trixx, and Nooroo. 14 days after she told her parents the truth. 12 days sense she started therapy.  10 days after she blocked the whole class. 7 days after she was contacted by a therapist named Henrietta. 5 days after getting her stuff in order. 1 day after making contact with the Crimson Beetle.

Here Marinette stood, in the court yard of Françoise Dupont High School. She and 3 other students stood. Marinette remembered them all. Well not them, but their akuma at least. They were all talking to each other. 

Marinette fussed with her dress. Her mom had asked her to wear it. Marinette was told to wear something nice. How vague was that, Marinette thought. Marinette looked over and a girl was just wearing a pink pair of overalls. Fussing more Marinette felt suddenly over dressed. Her throat started to rise.

“Hey.” A hand touch Marinette’s shoulder. Marinette jumped. “Ah, sorry. I’m Brethold.” A boy looking around Marinette age greeted. He held out his hand. Marinette quickly had taken it.

“Hi! Hi, I’m Marinette.” She smiled. 

“Why are you standing alone?” Marinette stiffened. 

“They um... They all seem to know each other.” She blurted out. Brethold started to laugh.

“We were in the same class. Their nice trust me.” His eyes seemed to soften, Marinette couldn’t quite place it. It had seem to put her at ease. “Besides their going to be your class soon. Come on.” Brethold gently pulled Marinette sholder. He didn’t grab her, just a gentle tug. Marinette walked next to him. She’s always nervous at the being of school. Sept this was in the middle of the school year, and Marinette is starting something called night school.

“Hi!” Marinette pepped out when near the others.

“Hi! I’m Aurora! Nice to meet you!” Aurora grabs Marinette’s hand and shakes rapidly.

“Ah! I’m Marinette!”

The girl wearing glasses greeted her next, “I’m Lillian.” Lillian had taken Aurora’s hand away. Lastly the tallest of them all greeted.

“Hello, I’m Vivienne.” Marinette saw a small smile form. The air was thick.

Luckily Lillian broke the tension. “Does anyone know how this night school is suppose to work?” Once the word left her mouth the tension was back. Seems that no one had any idea how this was going to work.

“Maybe... Maybe it will be the same as school during the day. Just at night.” Brethold threw out.

“Not likely. Doing that would make it so that no teachers would have time off. And they would have to work double for just the 5 of us.” Vivienne countered.

“Why don’t we ask the teacher?” Marinette asked. Lillian sighed.

“If they were here we would.” Lillian said. 

The sounds of throat clearing broke the conversation. The group of teens turn and saw the principle as wells as Dr.Henrietta.

“Hello students, I’m glad you could all make it. I know you must be wondering why you are here. And for that I give Dr. Henrietta the floor.”  Mr. Damocles steps back.

“Hello everyone. As you know you were called here to be apart of the first class of night school. I know you must have questions about what that is, and what is has to do with you.” Dr.Henrietta began.”Firstly this is a experimental class. We are the test run. Second, night school will work like this. Normal school hours are from  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Night school will be from 5 p.m to 9 p.m. Yes only 4 hours. However you will becoming everyday, and before that from 3 p.m to 5 p.m you will going to a group therapy.” 

She stops almost to let that sink in to that class. 

“That leads me into why you all are here. In one way or another you all were akumatized.” She gestures to her own butterfly stain. On her wedding ring finger. Marinette had one on the back of her neck. “And because of this you no longer feel safe in you current class, or for some in public. In order for you to feel safe and still have a proper education we,”She gestures at both her and Mr.Damocles. “Are trying this format.” 

Vivienne raises her hand. “Yes?”

“Who will be teaching us?” Marinette silently agreed.

“Ms.Gallia will.” A third person walked in. She was only a little taller the Vivienne and was wearing plain clothes.

“Hello.” She greeted. Marinette tried not to look at the massive butterfly stain over her left eye. Casing her eyes to the floor instead.

“It is a pleasure to meet you all. I have several teaching degrees, and if I have any problems, Mr.Damocles said he would be great full to help find a sub for that area.” Marinette looked up and Ms.Gallia had a big smile.

Mr.Damocles steps forward. “I deeply regret any and all harm you felt while at this school and hope that this night school will be a suitable change for you all.” Marinette could tell that he genuinely seemed sad. She isn’t sure what happened while she was gone but it seemed that someone made him aware of everything that goes down in his school. Marinette feels pity for him. “If you have any questions please ask now.”

Aurora raises her hand. “How will we get home?” 

Ms.Gallia answers, “If your gaurdian is unable to get you I will drive you home.”

“Everyday?”

“If that is needed, then yes.” She seems so happy, she almost reminded Marinette of Ms.Bustier. Only she seemed to care about her students.

Marinette raises her own hand,” Lets... Lets say you feel unsafe because of a specific student.. What would be done.” 

Mr.Damocles face falls, he must know who Marinette is talking about. “You classes, as well as therapy will be monitored. So that no student may bother you. Also no student other then you 5 have been informed.”

Brethold asks. “What about if you were in a club before?” 

“If you were in a club before you’ll have 2 options, 1 quit the old club.” He seemed to mutter something under his breathe. “Or 2 make the club with you new class mates.” Marinette looks over and Lillian seemed very happy about that.

“Anything else?” Silence. “Okay. You will be taking you class photo now. Ms.Gallia.” 

Over the next few minutes between the photographer, Ms.Gallia, and Lillian the 5 students are able to be placed. 

The photo looked great. Marinette wasn’t sure what a night class would do for her being the new guardian for 3 kwamis could mean, but she felt at ease. She felt even happier when Vivienne invite all her classmates to eat at her aunts cafe.

Welcome to the new Painted Lady AU. The story, and the world are being reworked. Things like kwami corruptions still canon, and the story of the guardianship. Other things will be reworked. I’ll be making a timeline later. Other than that thank you! 

Even tho I wasn’t inspired Tides-Miraculous. I do know that they made an AU where the kwami leaves a mark. So credit to them

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I don’t know how late I am. But here’s my Sailor Moon redraw. Using my old redesign of Sailor Moon. Had fun drawing this!

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Here are the Heroes and Villain for the Painted Lady. Gabriel is still a big player I just didn’t feel the need to draw him. He remains mostly unchanged.

Under the Cut for in-depth of the designs.

First up!

Painted Lady.

I wanted the design to be the opposite of Hawk Moth’s. His was very straight and dark. So I wanted Marinette’s form to be bright a flowy. I headcanon the weapon of a miraculous can change based on their user's needs. Hawkmoth held the cane by the top where the akumas were made. Marinette is holding the staff and letting the butterflies be free. The Champions butterflies will return to Marinette after they leave the champion.

The champions are stronger then the akumas Hawk Moth made, because Nooroo is not being forced into transforming and creating them.

Next. Clover-Bee

I wanted her design to be similar to Queen Bees but have more functions. I also wanted something visually different than any other Bee Marinettes. I changed Marinette's eye to be similar to the Kwami she is using.

Espirt Vixen!

Please forgive me if I get anything wrong here! 

I tried to base this on both male and female Chinese kimonos. Top female, bottom male. Anyway... I wanted to show that Marinette wasn’t dumb. She in each form minus the Painted Lady form tries to hide or make it harder to get the miraculous. The only reason she doesn’t do that with the Painted Lady form is that she does not go into battle with that form.

Chat Noir.

I almost didn’t draw him. His form doesn’t really change all that much. But here we are. Also If you haven’t figured this out Chat/Adrien are not the best in this AU.

Crimson Beetle!

More will be reviled about them as the AU goes on. Tikki is more neutral then overwhelming good in this AU.

Mayura!

Similar to Chat Noir I wasn’t going to change her design. However after getting a good look at it. I realized I did not like her design all that much. I don’t like the fact her skin is straight-up blue. Where does her hair go? Nathalie has a bun, Mayura has a pixie cut. I know I drew Marinette with an increased amount of hair, but I dislike when they lose hair. Like where does it go? So I made her hair longer and lop-sided hair cut. I showed the corruption taking over Nathalie. Once the corruption takes over her whole body Nathalie will die, as stated. Yes, that does mean Adrien mom is dead... Just not in a way your thinking. 

All the Kwamis.

I am giving the Kwamis a slight redesign also. The Kwami headcanon post will have a better view of them.

Thank you for reading! 

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Marinette headcanon.

Marinette has her dad’s tall gene. With that and the use of the Ladybug miraculous (or in the Painted Lady AU the Bee, Fox, and Butterfly ones.) Marinette grows to be quite a bit taller than her father. Marinette grows to be near or over 6′ft.

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Here are all the old designs. I’m not going to lie after Ami I starting using Crystal as a base. Which... was bad. The anatomy looks horrid. Honesly Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask, and Venus are the only designs I still like. the rest are meh.

Hope ya like them any way!

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Painted Lady AU Two Weeks. Old Friends, New Enemy.

Slight spoilers but I think the only way for Chloe to be redeemed at this point is to leave. Her father is a horrible influence and I don’t think the class will ever let Chloe change. They all hate her too much. I also tried to improve Lila’s lies. Her lies were too grand and too far fetched and she has no proof. So I tried to fix that, make her a better manipulator.

Warnings: Adult language. Character bashing (Adrien/Chat really bad. And if you squint Ayla.)

Marinette P.O.V

 Looking out the window. No one around. No one walking or driving. I yawn, maybe I should have let mom and dad close up the shop. I go back to my tablet. I have two outfits done, and only Nooroo’s and Tikki’s left to do. I start working on Tikki pajamas set.

 *Chime Chime*

 “Hello! Welcome to Tom & Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie. Please-” I stop. In front of me, I see Nino on the verge of tears, and Chloe looking very uncomfortable. We all stand there in silence. I go to open my mouth, but quickly shut it.

 “Hey.” Nino’s voice sounds so hoarse.

 “Hey.” Is all I can say. Chloe clears her throat.

 “Can we sit and talk. Please.” Chloe asked gesturing to a table. I take off my apron, and without them seeing move Pollen into the counter drawer. I make my way over to the table. I sit opposite of them, they next to each other.

 “How have you been?” Chloe asks. I don’t sense anything bad, she asking genuinely?

 “Better than the past year,” I answer truthfully. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Nino flinch. I sigh. “I didn’t mean for that to sound so rude.”

 “No. It's fine. You should be pissed.” Nino whispers looking at his hands.

 “Why are you both here?” I ask. Chloe meets my eyes before looking at Nino.

 “We came to apologize,” Chloe said. I sigh and go to stand up. I feel Chloe's hand grab my wrist. Then pull away. “Sorry, please let us say what we have to say.” She whispers. I sit back down. She looks at Nino, then sighs.

 “I’ll go first. Marinette Dupain-Cheng, I’m sorry. I’m sorry for being a total bitch to you ever since we were kids. I’m sorry that I never called the bitch out on her lies. And I’m sorry I failed you as Queen Bee.” Chloe said, her hands are making tight fists.

 “How did you fail me as Queen Bee?” I ask. She shouldn’t know I’m.. I was Ladybug.

 “I was Queen Bee. Ladybug trusted me. Trusted me to be a better person. To CHANGE!” She cried. “ She wanted me to change, and I refused to. I thought I was fine. I-I-I don’t know. I didn’t hate you.” She revealed.

 “You didn’t?” I was taken aback.

 “No. I was jealous of you. You have amazing parents, a happy home, and you were so happy all the time. My mom was never around and when she was she didn’t care. Dad only cared when I was in trouble, or when I was upset. Then he gave me whatever I wanted. But he was never there. For god's sake I live in a hotel. A HOTEL! That’s not a home.” Chloe cried. “You know when I found the Bee miraculous, I wanted to keep it a secret. Be like Ladybug, be a hero! But then that stupid voice told me, maybe if I revealed this Mom would love me. She would be proud that I was a hero.” She hiccuped. “You saw how that ended.” She ran her hands through her hair.

 “None of this can excuse my actions. I could have changed. I should have changed. I didn’t. I’m so fucking sorry Marinette.” She looks me in the eyes. “I’m so sorry.”

 “Chloe,” I whispered. I don’t know what to say. I can’t forgive her. Not right now. But this-this is so genuine.

 “Stop. You don’t have to forgive me. You don’t even have to care. I just had to say this.” She interrupted. “Can I use your bathroom.” I nod, pointing to where it is. She quickly leaves.

 “Hey,” Nino said.

 “Hey again,” I said.

 “I’m sorry. I really am.” Nino isn’t looking at me. “We were best friends as kids, and I kicked you to the curb when she showed up.” He was fidgeting with his hood strings. The turtle hoody I made him for his birthday two years ago. “Can… Can I explain why?” He looks at me with pleading eyes.

 “Okay.”

 “When she first showed up, her stories were fun to listen to. They seemed far fetched.”

 “Wait?! So you didn’t believe her!” I gasped.

 “No, not at first. One day she saw me mixing a track. She came up to me telling me all about these producers she new and this and that. Then she showed me text messages between her and them. And I fell for it. You know that my parents support me, but are worried that I won’t make. She made me believe that when I graduate that I’ll have this path right to a producer and I’ll be set.” Nino explained. Nodding along, he continued.

 “Some things were hard to believe, like her knowing Prince Ali. Maybe that why she stopped mentioning him. I know anything I would have second doubts she would show me messages or emails or anything else to calm me. In hindsight, she most likely faked those messages.” He looking at me. He looks on the verge of tears.

 “Was she the one to tell you all to isolate me?” I asked. Nino looked down at his hands then back to me.

 “Kinda.”

 “Kinda?”

 “She never said straight out not to invite you to things or to not talk to you. She would hint at you not wanting to come, or generally make it seems like you were being a bitch to us behind our back.” Nino shook his head.

 “I knew your sense were kids! You were never like that. Even with Chloe. But I had so much faith in her. So much faith in my future that she had control over, that I bought it.” Nino was crying now. I put my hand on his shoulder to comfort him. Chloe sits back down. She pats Nino on the back.

 “She has been kicked out of the school,” Chloe said.

 “Why?”

 “For many reasons. For lying about having disabilities, for cheating on multiple tests, and for missing god knows how many school days. Bustier is in trouble. For letting her get away with all these things. She’s not fired but under heavy review.” Chloe said.

 “How is Ayla? Or Adrian, the rest of the class?” I ask.

 “Ayla and I broke up,” Nino said. I gasped. “She tried to defend her. We fought and broke up. As far as I know, Ayla doesn’t believe her anymore but her blog is in chaos.” The Ladyblog. I haven’t gone on it in forever.

 “Turns out, when you use a ‘Professional’ blog for unchecked stories your fans will be mad,” Chloe growled. I nod. Even if I didn’t check the blog I still know that Lila made a lot of appearance on it. She liked to brag.

 “As for Adrian... Did he know?” Chloe asked. I nod. Not wanting to say it. Chloe's eyes had a fire that was bright and angry.

 “Bastard. He knew and didn’t call her out!” Chloe starts laughing. “No, I’m not shocked! I’m not! He knew I was a bitch from hell and never called me out. Why would he with her!”

 “He tried to put the blame on me,” I whispered.

 “What.” They both said.

 “He said if I called her out and someone got akumatized because of it, it would be my fault. Cause her lies aren’t hurting anyone!” I laughed as I cried.

 “I’m going to kill him. I’m going to his mansion and rip his head off.” Chloe slammed her fist on the table.

 “The rest of the class is scattered. Some are mad, others are in denial. I know that the Kitty section broke up because of this.” Nino said. The Kitty section. I still remember Rose telling that Lila was going to make designs for them from then on. I also remember Luka walking into our class looking for Lila because their outfits weren’t done and they were going to miss an important try out if they didn’t get them. Lila happened to miss school that day.

 “I take it Luka wasn’t happy when he found out about Lila lying?” I ask.

 ‘You mean Jukela brother? Then yes. He came into class a few days after you.. you know. He started to yell up a storm. He kicked all four of them out. And said he never wanted to see them again.” Chloe laughed. Jeez, for as long as I knew Luka he only got that mad before he became Silencer. Then again, he did put alot into Kitty Section. “I’m surprised that he wasn’t akumatized.” Chloe said.

 “What happens now?” I ask.

 “I’m leaving. I won’t get better staying in Paris, not with my father enabling me, and not with a class that will hate me no matter what I do.” Chloe answered. “I’m going to a private school in England. For a new start. My grades aren’t the best, but they should improve. Until then I’m being home-schooled.”

 “I have to finish the rest of the school year. But next year I’m going to try to change classes. I need to get my grades up and focus on my music. I slaked off.” Nino replied. “What about you?”

 “I’m going to a Private trades school. Clover-Bloom Academy.” I said. “ Hopefully anyway. I need to finish 2 more designs and turn them in.”

 “Clover-Bloom! That is a super hard school to get in!” Chloe gasped.

 “If anyone could it would be you Marinette.” Nino smiled. I look at the clock.

 “I need to close up.” I thought out loud.

 “We should get out of your hair then,” Nino said. We all stood up. I look at them. Chloe looks more mature and Nino looks more at ease.

 “I accept your apologies. But I can’t say were friends again.” I spoke. “But! That doesn’t mean in the future we can’t be friends again or for the first time.” I smile wide at them. Nino smiles back. Chloe gives me a sheepish smile. I follow them to the exit. “If you guys hear that anyone else is going to try to come here, please tell them not to,” I ask nicely.

 “If I see Adrian even think of coming here, I’ll castrate him,” Chloe said with a toothy smile.

 “I’ll just tell everyone your parents are getting pissed that people keep bothering them,” Nino said looking concerned at Chloe. Standing outside I can see Chloe car just outside of view.

 “Goodbye, guys.” I wave. Nino waves and heads right. Chloe nod and waves, she heads to the car. Heading back inside I lock the door and turn the sign to close.

 When I finishing closing up before I can head upstairs. I see Pollen deep in thought by the stairs.

 “You okay Pollen?” I break them out of their trance.

 “Do you think if I pushed on Chloe to keep me a secret, things would be better?” Pollen asked in a hushed tone. They look at me with sad, pleading eyes.

 “I don’t know. What I do know is that we can’t go back and change things.” I take Pollen into my hand. Pollen just nods. “Come on I have leftovers to eat and two outfits to finish.”

 Else Where in Paris.

Unknown P.O.V

 Finishing the last of my work. In a few days my dorm room will be fixed and I can go back to school. I pet Ginger-Snap. She softly meows.

 “You know in a few days, you’ll be given to an animal shelter,” I tell her. She suddenly stands. She looks me in the eyes. “Ginger? You okay.” As I reach to her, my phone starts to ring. Getting up, I answer the phone.

 “Jesus! Everything is so boring without you!” My friend cries over the phone.

 “It’s only been about 3 weeks.” I laugh. We converse about random things. Looking at my wall, I notice a red light coming from behind me. Turning, I see instead of my cat. This small red and black bug monster thing. “I gonna call you back.” And hang up. Not breaking eye contact with it. I reach or anything to throw.

 “Hello. My name is Tikki. The kwami of creation, the kwami of Ladybug. I have chosen you to be the next Ladybug.” It- Tikki said. What Ladybug?!

 “What happened to Ladybug?!” I ask.

 “She has chosen to retire.”

 ‘Retire? Well with a partner like Chat Noir I would quit to.” I scoffed.

 “You don’t like Chat Noir?”

 “No, during a akuma attack his slacking off cause one of my friends to get hit by a car. He had to quit the sports team he was playing.” I got mad just thinking about it.

 “And the Lucky Charm didn’t heal them?” Tikki asks floating towards me.

 “Apparently not.” Sitting on my desk. I hold my hand out to Tikki. Tikki drops a pair of earring onto my hand. “Well this is a problem, I don’t have pierced ears.”

 “That’s not a problem, the Ladybug miraculous will pierce your ear for you,” Tikki explains.

 “And if I refused?” I asked. Tikki looks heartbroken. “Okay, fine. Will this hurt?” I ask as I put the earring near my ear. *STAB* “Fuck!” I grab my ear. Yes, that hurt. Wait. The pain is gone. I look at Tikki. She smiles. One down one to go. *STAB* Grabbing my ear again.

 “Okay, now what?” Is say standing up.

 “Will you call yourself Ladybug?”

 “No. I’ll be… The Crimson Beetle.”

 “Okay. Say Tikki spots on.”

 “Tikki. Spots on!” As the words leave my mouth, I feel a rush come over me. My body is moving but I’m not moving it. A warmth washes over me. When this feeling fades. I’m still standing in my room. Looking down at my hands. They are covered with a pair of gloves? They’re red with darker red dots. Walking in front of the mirror. I have a hoodie with the same red, dark red pattern. A dark red mask, and a black bodysuit. That stop at my mid thigh. My legs have the same pattern as the hoodie. My feet have black boots that are high in the front and low in the back. When I pull the hoodie up, my face is in shadow. Nothing can be seen.

 “Okay Tikki now what?” Nothing. “Tikki?” Looking around I don’t see her anywhere. I feel an urge to go out of my window. Luckily my aunt is sleeping on the second floor. I go to the window, grabbing the yo-yo on my hip. I swing. I land on a nearby roof. This is a rush. I start Laughing. Running along the roof. Jumping from roof to roof. I start swinging again. I’m not sure how, but I ended up at the Eiffel Tower.

 “Wow. It's beautiful up here.” The lights are beautiful. Paris is beau- a horrible pain hits me in my spine. I fall forward, I almost fall off the tower. After I stopped my fall, turning I’m met face to face with Chat Noir. Looking down I see his baton.

 “Did you fucking hit me!?” I yelled. Grabbing the baton.

 “Who are you! What have you done to MY LADY!” He yelled. His lady?! What a bastard.

 “Ladybug has retired! And as far as I know, Ladybug is not yours! Matter of fact, she went on record several times and said you’re not together!” I screamed back, throwing his baton at him.

 “She would never retire! Not without telling me first!” Funny, he completely skipped over the dating thing.

 “Funny, the Ladybug kwami told me that!” I see Noir grab his head.

 “Tikki?” Noir’s voice was different. His eyes glowing. I feel a deep anger glow in my chest. ‘Leave. They’re not worth it.’

 “Screw off Noir.” I throw my yo-yo and swing away. Looking behind me. Noir is just standing there. If this is what I’m going to have to deal with, I rather quit. ‘Please don’t let this discourage you.’ Tikki? ‘Yes.’ I land on a roof.

 “Tikki was Noir like that with Ladybug?”

 ‘He was persistent with his one-sided love towards her. Even when she rejected him, he wouldn’t take no for an answer.’

 “Gross.”

 ‘It was…’

 “Tikki?”

 ‘I’ll tell you more later. You should head home.’

 “Fine. But if he attacks me again. He will regret it.”

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Painted Lady AU One Month

For contexts watch my Miraculous Ladybug Human Animatic. 

I don’t know about the France school system or anything like that. I’m American sorry. Also in the animatic, I forgot Adrien asking Marinette not to call out Lila at the end of the episode. So slight fix. This is my first fanfic of any kind, so if anyone characters are weird, I’m sorry. Enjoy.

Warnings: Slight character bashing. Not really bashing just not in a good light.

(Master Fu, Adrien sorta, the class in general.)

                                                    Marinette P.O.V

 I was falling. I don’t know what falling is supposed to feel like. No, I do. I trip and fall all the time. No, I don’t know what falling to your death feels like. There was no Ladybug to catch me. My body feels all the gravity of the world pushing down on it. At the same time, it felt like I wasn’t moving at all. Why am I falling? Thinking for a second… Ah, I remember now. I was akumatized. It all comes back to me. The gift, their harsh words, throwing Tikki, and accepting Hawkmoth. Other than that it was blank. Why did this have to happen… If only I hadn’t agreed with Adrien.

                                                    *Flashback*

I make my way to school, I had missed the prior day due to being sick. I had worked all weekend to build up my portfolio and hadn’t gotten a lot of sleep. Stretching, I yawned. Still tired. I start thinking of more designs.

“Hey, girl! Where were you?!” A loud yelling voice broke my thoughts. Regaining focus I see its Alya. Smiling I wave back. Walking over to her.

“Worked my self ragged. Ended up getting a bad fever because of it.” I explained.

“Why are you working so hard? Making something for Adrien?” Alya teased. Blushing hard I tried to respond but was cut off by a familiar but unknown voice.

“Marinette! It’s so good to see you.” Before I could identify the voice a body hugs mine. It wasn’t a friendly hug or even a hug that had nice intentions. This hug was hard and unconformable. Prying myself away I see that its…. Oh no. When did Lila return?! My heart was pounding so hard I felt it in my eardrums.

“Lila, when… When did you come back?” I questioned.

“I came back yesterday. I was so sad to see you weren’t there.” She replied with a fake sadness in her voice. Lila’s hands are still holding on to my arms. As she spoke she squeezed hard. “ I do hope that we can be better friends the year.” The snake lied through her teeth. Breaking my arms away. Alya looks at me through questioning eyes.

“Sorry, Lila I had a fever and don’t want to get you sick as well.” I eased Alya. Lila smiled. I don’t like this. Heavens knows what she’s been feeding them. My mind starts to race. I faintly hear Alya say that she and Lila are heading to the library for a pre-school study group and wants to know if I want to come. I can’t muster any words and simply shake my head. Lila said something about me being flushed and making others sick. As they leave I rush to the bathroom. Thankfully no one was there. I splash cold water on my face to calm down.

“Are you okay Marinette?” Tikki asked from my bag. I guess she doesn’t want to risk being seen.

“Honestly. No, Lila is a bad liar. The last time she was here she caused a lot of drama, for both me and Ladybug.” Honestly, I was just worried. Lila had the ability to make the class bend to her will. With me being sick yesterday and Chloe the only other person who doesn’t believe the lies coming out of the snake’s mouth, visiting her mom in America. Lila had free reign of the school. Luckily no one was akumatized yesterday while I was sick, so at least that was good. I dry off my face.

“I have to figure out what damages Lila has done and set things straight.” I resolved.

“What if she didn’t do anything?” Tikki proposed.

“No, knowing Lila she had up some grand story involving some celebrity and some politician. Last time she lied about Ladybug.” I shot back. Tikki didn’t reply, so I think I won. Looking at my phone class was starting in about 10 minutes. As I leave the bathroom and start making my way to the class, a hand grabs me. Turning I see, Adrien?!

“ Marinette before you say anything, I need you to promise me you won’t call out Lila for anything.” He all but demanded.

“Wait, what?” I yank my hand away. “Why? What did she do yesterday?” I questioned back.

“She hasn’t… She hasn’t hurt anyone.” He stuttered.

“Adrien, that is a low bar. What did she say.” My comeback caused him to falter. He quickly straightened himself back.

“Marinette ‘she hasn’t hurt anyone’ is a fine bar for her to reach. Yes, she has lied but the lies haven’t caused anyone to be akumatized.” His reply was weak.

“No one has been akumatized because they don’t know she lying. If they find out then they’ll be akumatized.” His argument wasn’t bad but it wasn’t perfect. “Marinette if you tell them anything, you will be the reason why they become akumatized.”

My brain couldn’t keep up with his words. Adrien grab my arm again, “Marinette promise me.” His grip didn’t tighten but it felt unconformable. All I could do was nod. He didn’t let go, “Marinette swear to me.” Swear? Swear on what…

“I swear on my earrings. They are a gift from a family member. They mean the world to me. I swear on them.” My horsed voice said. He seemed satisfied and let go of me. I make my way to class. My arms burned but the feeling didn’t come pair to the burning in my chest.

                                              *Flashback Over*

I don’t know how far it is from the top of the Eiffel tower to the ground but it feels like it has been hours. I muster up the courage to open my eyes… A ceiling? Moving my body, I feel a sheeted bed. My body hurts. I’ve felt pain from a Ladybug battle before but this is far worse. Wait! I quickly reach for my ears. I don’t feel any earrings. Pulling my body up with a groan. Looking around, I’m definitely in my room.

“Sweetie!” A voice joy-full called. Looking I see my dad. We lock eyes and he just starts crying. I want to move to comfort him, but when I go to reach out to him, I recoil in pain. I hear the door shut. Sitting in silence, I hear moving and crashing from downstairs. No doubt that dad is telling mom I’m up.

“Tikki?” Geez, my voice is strained. She doesn’t answer but I do hear some light movement.

“Marinette!” My mom bursts through the door. Rushing towards me crying. She and I hug, dad joins in.

“I love you guys, but everything hurts.” I meekly said. They pull away. “What happened? How did I get here?

“Ladybug brought you home. She said she caught you and you passed out… She also told us what had been happening at school.” Mom answered. Ladybug? I’m Ladybug or at least I was. Master Fu replaced me so quickly. I could feel tears growing in my eyes. Maybe he never believed in me, maybe he always had a backup plan for when clumsy Marinette messed up to much. I feel a hand caress my face. Mom is looking at me her eyes red from crying.

“ We’re not making you go back there. Do you remember Clover-Bloom academy?” Mom asked, not moving her hand away.

“I thought I missed my chance,” I remember. A month or so after Lila returned and started to turn everyone against me. I received a letter saying that if I was able to make one of the outfits I designed and send it to them I would be accepted… I was so depressed I couldn’t even think of holding a pen let alone making a dress.

“You did. But! We contacted them and they told us that we were very lucky because a student in your grade, had transferred out. They said if you can design a few more designs and take a few tests, you’ll be able to get in.” Dad’s voice was joyful.

“How long do I have?” I meekly asked. This voice started in the back of my head saying ‘ They pity you. It is all your fault. If only you kept your mouth shut. You would still have Tikki, Adrien, and all your friends.’

“Well, you have about a month… But, you’ve been passed out for a few days.” Mom or dad said I couldn’t be sure. A few days! Why? Did… Did anyone come to see me? ‘ Why would they? Dirty lying, bully Marinette. You don’t deserve to be in their presence.’

“We had a doctor come by and check you out. She said that you were fine, just exhausted.” Mom… Yeah, it was mom who said that.

“Has… has anyone come to see me?” I whispered. Mom and dad look at each other than to me then back to each other. Mom sighs.

“Some did. Nino, Juleka, Rose all came to see you.” Mom said.

“We didn’t let them. We were so angry about what they did to you. We told them you were ‘sleeping’, and I don’t know if they wanted to say sorry or wanted answers. We couldn’t let them near you. We hope you understand sweetie.” Dad finished.

“No..no Ayla or Adrien?” I barely got out. They didn’t reply verbally, only shook their head. ‘ See they now how evil you are. The others pity you. Using a akuma to manipulate them. How are you any better than Lila? Its good Fu got a different Ladybug. You. Are. Not. Deserving. Of. The. Title. Ladybug.’

“Is it alright if I can be alone. This is a lot to take in.” They nod.

“Is there anything you would like to eat for dinner?” Dad asked.

“Nothing in particular.” I smiled falsely. They smile back as they leave. I move my body to have my legs off my bed. I feel wetness falling on my legs. I’m crying again. ‘Cry baby.’ I laugh weakly. My laugh is cut off by the sound of movement again. It wasn’t Tikki, the who was it.

“I know you’re there. Show yourself!” I try sounding tough. The moving stopped and hushed whispers can be heard. The whispers stopped. Then, Pollen?

“Hello, my lady.” Pollen greeted gesturing for some to also come out.

“Good to see you again.” Trixx? One other kwami came out, but I didn’t recognize them.

“Hello, Marinette. My name is Nooroo. I am the kwami of transmission and connected to the butterfly miraculous.” Nooroo introduced. Wait, the butterfly miraculous, as in Hawkmoth!

“How are you here? Didn’t Hawkmoth have you! And why are Pollen and Trixx here?” I asked.

“You saved Nooroo!” Trixx gleamed.

“As for us, you had taken us from my late queen and the former fox.” Pollen answered.

“Late queen, former fox?” I repeated. Late, former. Did I kill them?! “Are they okay did I-”

“They are fine minus a few bruises and scrapes. I will do my best to recap what happened to you.” Nooroo interrupted.

                                       *One explanation later*

“If I had taken all of their miraculous’ then where is Wayzz?” I asked.

“They left to rejoin Master Fu.” Pollen answered.

“And you all didn’t? Shouldn’t we take Nooroo back to Master Fu?” I was very confused. “And why did mom and dad say that Ladybug brought me home, when there was no Ladybug in the fight?” All the kwamis look at each other and start whispering. Nooroo pulled away.

“To answer all those questions I first need to tell you about Duusu.” Nooroo said floating over to me. I open my hand for them to sit in. Pollen and Trixx settle next to Nooroo.

“Duusu?”

“Yes, Duusu is another kwami that Master Fu lost. Duusu is the kwami of Emotions. They however are… how shall I put this? Corrupted? Yes. Corrupted. Anyone who uses them will fall ill and Duusu themselves will start to fade. In other words, Duusu is dying.” I gasp. “I can not tell you why Duusu is corrupted, but I will tell you this I do not trust Master Fu to protect us,” Nooroo stated.

“Why?”

“Master Fu is the reason we were all lost,” Nooroo said.

“All? Master Fu only told me he lost the butterfly and another miraculous.” The other miraculous must have been Duusu.

“He lied. Master Fu lost everyone other then Wayzz.” I moved my hand to my face, cause them all to fall. I need air, I can’t breathe. I move ignoring the pain and open one of my windows. The sound of Paris is calming. ‘You didn’t deserve the truth.’ I grab my head. I feel a small body hug mine. Then another, and another.

“I’m sorry. I- I don’t know. I thought Fu trusted me.” I tried to justify.

“Fu is an old man. He made a lot of mistakes. Perhaps he thought that if he told you an alternate story after he died it would be the truth. Wash him of his sins?” Nooroo questioned. “Due to an old curse put on us I can not tell you who Hawkmoth was. Hawkmoth is desperate to get the Ladybug and Cat miraculous’ so no doubt he will use Duusu.” They continued.

“Speaking of the Ladybug miraculous.” Nudged Trixx.

“Right. There was no Ladybug. After you retrieved Pollen and co… I had taken over your body.” Nooroo hushed voice said.

“Taken over my body? How?” I asked.

“Kwamis have a lot of different power. We’ll tell you about them later. Back to the story. I had taken control and did a mass akumatizing. This one is permanent.”

“Permanent?”

“When I myself akumatize someone, the effects are stronger and in this case permanent. I made everyone believe that Ladybug came and saved you. I also made Hawkmoth and anyone else forget that you had me. So Hawkmoth no matter how are he tries can not remember who saved me from him.”

“What about Chat and the others? They should know that I had taken their miraculous’ as well?”

“I altered their memories as well. No matter how hard they try they will only remember that they lost the miraculous’ through there own incompetents. And before you ask,  Wayzz and Plagg both said they would lie for us.” Nooroo smiled. I simply nodded. This was a lot to take in.

“What happens now.” I’m not sure if it was a statement or a question.

“Now. I need, no we need your help.” Nooroo said floating to be in front of me. “I need you to my power to help find and fix Duusu.”

“I can’t,” I whispered. “I was akumatized. I lost Tikki. I-I..” I start to cry. ‘I’m worthless’

“My lady. You were the best Ladybug. You can not hold the fact that you have emotions against your self.” Pollen said comforting me.

“Yeah, when Tikki would come to see us, she would praise you to no end! We heard what happened to you. You are human.” Trixx joins Pollen in comforting me.

“You saved me. You went against what Hawkmoth told you to do and saved me. I would have no one better to be my new holder.” Nooroo said holding my face.

“I have a month. One month to get in Clover-Bloom and start anew. There we will save Duusu.” I resolved. Standing up I walk over to my computer, they fallow me. “Chat Noir visits me. So staying here would be a bad idea. Clover-Bloom has dorm rooms. We won’t be bothered.” Turning to face Pollen, Trixx, and Nooroo. “I promise I will save Duusu. I will heal them. And I will protect every single Kwami.”  Nooroo smiles.

“That’s all we can ask for, Marinette.” Nooroo gleamed. They all fly over to me and we hug. I don’t care what my old classmates think of me anymore. I have Pollen, Trixx, Nooroo, mom, and dad. Stretching, I log on to my computer.

“I better get started on these test.” I smiled. For the past year, I had nothing to look forward to, and now I have everything.

End

The next animatic is Painted Lady 1.5 Wolf in Sheep clothing. I’m not sure when it will come out but I’m working on it. Adrien’s and Plaggs art will be coming out sometime.