An AU of another AU! Yay. So, if you read my other story, Oh Boy, you'll know the basics of this universe - but, the class did not meet the demigods, so this in no way tangles with the events in that story.

Key points:

Nico died in the Jar Trap.

Hazel died in the final battle.

Marinette is Nico's full blooded sister.

Tikki does not know of Marinettes background.

Okay, let's go!

ONTO STORY TIME!

The sun filtered in through the windows, making the class room a bit lighter. Marinette leaned against her hand as she gazed at Adrien. The blond was right in front of her, giving a full view of the soft looking hair.

She sighed, refocusing on the lecture. What started off as a trip to clear her brain was doing quite the opposite.

Since the Giant War was over, Marinette's father decided it would be best that she was relocated. To get away from the bad memories, he worded it. It'll be a great experience for you, the campers said. Marinette knew though, that they only said that to get rid of her. She heard the hush whispers and pointed finger behind her back. How she, the daughter of Hades, polluted the very air with darkness. That they despised her.

Percy and some of the others tried to stop the rumours and gossip but there just wasn't enough of them. Not that it mattered. Marinette bet that they only tried to rescue her and Nico because they were useful. Good job they did. By the time they got there Nico was dead and Marinette was on her last seed.

Marinette shook off that train of thought. Even if she was there to clear her head, it was not working. Since she got there and moved in with Tom and Sabine, clear sighted mortals who had family relation to demigods, she's been bombarded with superheroes and villains and a crush. Not to mention a certain flirtatious black cat.

"Marinette? Perhaps you would like to share the answer to the class for number three?" Marinette quickly scanned the board and sighed with relief. Thank the gods they were on Greek mythology.

"Well, Kronos, the king titan, took his rule by chopping his father, Ouranos, into little pieces. In doing that, the uh, prophecy was issued that history would repeat itself, something along those lines. So, uh, Kronos didn't want that to happen so he ate all of his children when they were born - except Zeus because Rhea, his mom, hid him and replaced him with a rock." Marinette licked her lips as she paused, suddenly aware of the eyes on her.

"So, Zeus grew up and when he was old enough he gave Kronos a mixture of, I think mustard and wine, and Kronos threw up his siblings and then there was a big fight against the titans and the gods and the gods won." Marinette finished.

Ms Bustier pursed her lips, but continued the lecture. The blunette gave a sigh of relief and slumped down in her seat a little. That teacher was scary.

XXX

"Oh no, Tikki its an akuma near the school!" Marinette checked her computer where the news was playing. Gripping the screen, she turned up the volume. "Reports say that the akuma, whom refers to itself as Death, is luring other people by creating images of deceased loved ones and then turning the victims into bodiless spirits. The reports say that the victims are not dead, but their bodies are in comas. More on th-"

Tikki flew to Marinette's face, not waiting for the lady to finish. "Just say the words!"

"Tikki, spots on!"

XXX

Ladybug snorted as she saw the akuma. Death looked way more handsome than that. Or maybe I'm just biased, Ladybug thought as she hooked her yoyo to a chimney and swung around the block.

Letting go, she ducked into an alleyway peering around the corner for the akuma.

"Fancy seeing you here m'lady." A voice whispered behind her. Acting on instinct, Ladybug twirled around and kicked the offenders stomach. When she came to her senses she slipped out of her defensive position and rushed to the person. Chat looked at Ladybug from his position in the ground.

"Okay. No more surprises. Got it." He wheezed.

Grabbing the offered hand, the duo looked over the corner at the akuma. "Death is way better looking than that."

"Sorry, what was that?"

"Nothing."

Chat shot her a glance but stayed silent. Turning the corner, the pair sneaked to where the akuma was, catching a glimpse of a silvery wisp coming from someone's body. Marinette wasn't sure she saw it because of her parentage or if anyone could see it but judging by Chats sharp breath, he saw it too. Entering the school, they saw the akuma, dangerously close to the students who stayed after. The akuma paid the students hiding in th next classrooms no attention.

"All I want is for Ladybug and Chat Noir to come and give their miraculous to me." Death announced, standing up from the body, from which he was crouching beside.

Chat stood up, revealing himself. "Well, I'd invite you to a party, but I don't think you'd be particularly lively." Ladybug groaned, covering her eyes.

Death smirked, but it was quickly wiped off as Chat swung at him, catching him by surprise. Dodging, he raised a hand and a image appeared. Ladybug saw a image of a woman with long hair and a bright smile. To her, it meant nothing. To Chat, it must have been someone very important. An aunt or mother perhaps.

"Mom...?" The words were a breathless whisper. Chats eyes narrowed suddenly as though he was struck by a thought. Swinging his baton, he slashed through the image making it dissipate into thin air.

Looking around, Ladybug saw a photo tucked into Death's pocket. It wasn't a weapon, that's for sure, which meant it was... her eyes widen. "Chat! The photo!"

Flinging her yoyo, she wrapped it around a leg of a chair. Tugging, the chair went into the akuma's path making him trip. Chat was on him in a second. Grabbing the photo, he threw to Ladybug, who caught it. Seeing that she was about to tear it, the akuma acted.

"No!" He bellowed. Reaching a hand out, silver images took form and Ladybug's hands paused in the action. They fell to her side's as her vision locked on the silver wisps. Dimly, she felt aware of Tikki's confusion through the small bond they had. Everyone seemed to stop as they caught sight of their heroine's dead ones.

"Nico? Hazel? Bianca? Mama?" Ladybug didn't register whispering the words. Nico smiled, he seemed... healthier, almost like before the wars. He was still fourteen and in what looked like the emo phase. Hazel, she seemed happy dressed in her purple SPQR shirt. Maria Di Angelo, Marinette never met her, but she was dressed in a beautiful yet casual dress, long black hair making waves down her back.

And Bianca. Oh gods, Bianca. She was in her huntress uniform, looking so much happier than when she was alive. Even in death, her form had a slightly stronger glow to it. Some of her hair had escaped the braid and hung in front of her face.

Death threw off Chat and stood up, the teenage hero not even attempting to stand up, transfixed with the sight. "You want to join them Ladybug. I know you do. All you have to do is give me the photo." His voice hardened a bit at the last two words. "Just be a good girl and give it here." He held out his hand.

Ladybug looked torn. She could finally be with her family, but at the same time she would put hundreds of people in danger. She looked at the photo, still folded in her hand. So small, yet so significant.

"Ladybug. Don't do it." Chats voice tried to be strong but ended up shaky. "They aren't real."

Ladybug paused. She looked at Death. "If I give you this. I can join them?" Deep down she knew that it had no point. She could just visit them in the underworld. Bianca was just moved to the castle and that was why Nico and Marinette never saw her. But if she joined them, then she wouldn't have to deal with the monsters, the comments, people talking about her behind her back. She could say no to this superhero thing.

"Ladybug. Think of all you're going to leave behind. All the friends." Chat said.

Death snarled. "No! Give it here." Ladybug took a shaky step. Chats voice turned desperate.

"M'Lady. Please." Ladybug looked at her family, all smiling and happy. She looked at the akuma, at Chat, at the photo. Turning to her family she whispered. "I know that I want so badly to join you guys, but I know that you all be disappointed. I am so so sorry."

Death's hand faltered in the air. "I'm sorry, what was that?" Lashing out, Ladybug sent out a kick that made him stumble back into Chat who had enough sense to restrain him. Tearing the photo up, Ladybug de-evilized the akuma, releasing a pure white butterfly from her yoyo. She watched with blurry eyes as her family disappeared, vanishing into a mist. She didn't pay attention from where a now confused civilian was being comforted by Chat.

"Ladybug..." Chat started, but was interrupted by the person in question. The victim had already gone off.

"Lucky Charm!" She watched as a TV remote landed in her hands. Tossing it up into the air half heartedly, she watched as many tiny ladybugs flew off, repairing the damage and returning the souls to their bodies.

Chat walked up to Ladybug and placed a hand on her shoulder. "So, who were they?" He questioned lightly. Ladybug let out a deep sigh as her earrings started to beep.

"My family. Who was yours?"

"My mom."

The two said nothing more as they parted ways, going in opposite directions, each thinking about the silvery forms that had appeared for them.