Hey y'all! I couldn't stay away from musical MLB fanfics too long, so here's another one for you guys! As always, reviews are greatly appreciated!
- Pairings: Adrien/Marinette, Nino/Alya, Nathanael/Lila, Kim/Alix
- Everyone has some sorta musical talent in this
- I'm sticking with my "Marinette is a tap dancer" headcanon because I actually really like it
- I also have Mama Agreste in this because she fits into the story nicely (and who doesn't love her)
- Nice Lila and Sabrina cuz it also fits in with the story (Lila and Sabrina need redemption arcs, Chloe needs to just leave all together)
- fox!Alya, turtle!Nino, wolf!Nathanael (Lupus), bee!Lila (Queen Bee), eagle!Kim (Eagle Eye), spider!Alix (Crimson Hourglass) cuz why not
- I swear I'm gonna work the No-Spoilers Man in here somewhere
DISCLAIMER: "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" is owned by Cage The Elephant, and Miraculous Ladybug is owned is owned by Thomas Astruc.
The 10th grade class of Mademoiselle Bustier were all anxiously awaiting the final bell of the day. Next week officially began their fall break, so of course they were going to be moving around in their seats, anxious for that final bell. Everyone closed their notebooks and loaded their backpacks and bags for the last time that week, but before they could race to the door, Mademoiselle Bustier had an announcement.
"Alright class," she began. "I have a surprise announcement. And I already discussed this with Chloe yesterday, and she backed out."
Everyone sighed happily as they heard Chloe wouldn't be doing this with them. Whatever it was (unless it was torture), it would be better without Chloe.
"The class talent show is in two weeks and one day!" she said happily. The class just looked at each other with mixed expressions.
"What."
This was the answer most of the students gave her. All of them stared at her in confusion. She then sighed and began to explain.
"All of us are going to do something related to a theme picked out for us," she said. "Our theme is music. Can anyone play something?"
Everyone raised their hands, while Marinette and Alya made a "sorta" motion with theirs.
"Great!" the teacher exclaimed. "I'll go around and write your talents down."
So then, they went around the room labeling their music talents. Sabrina's was trumpet, Mylene's was flute, Alix's was trombone, Kim's was saxophone, Max's was tambourine, Juleka's was violin, Rose's was clarinet, Nathanael's was bass, Lila's was guitar, and Ivan's was cymbals. Finally came the front four.
"Okay, Adrien, I'm guessing piano?" Mme. Bustier asked.
"Yes ma'am," the model replied.
"Okay then. Nino?"
"I can play the drums," said Nino.
"That's fantastic," she replied. "Alya?"
"I can sing, I guess," said Alya.
"Could you give us a sample?" Mme. Bustier asked. "You'll have the part, I just think we'd like to hear you."
"Uh, sure," said Alya.
The blogger walked to the front of the room, and began to let her voice shine. Everyone was open-mouthed as she sang, and gave her a standing ovation as she blushed and took her seat again.
"That was AMAZING!" Marinette said out loud.
"Really? Thanks girl," said Alya, still blushing.
"And finally, Marinette?" Mme. Bustier asked.
"Uh... I'm a tap dancer... does that count?" she asked.
"Absolutely!" she replied. "Could you give us a sample of that too?"
"Sure!" Marinette said nervously.
She got up, and displayed her best footwork that she could remember. When she finished, she noticed Adrien was once of the first ones standing up, and had a massive blush as she took her seat.
"Well then, I guess its settled!" said Mme. Bustier. "We have the privilege of practicing in the actual theater, so we'll meet every other day starting tomorrow! Also, I will be assigning practice partners, so you all get a rhythm with one another at least. Juleka and Rose, Ivan and Mylene, Max and Sabrina, Alix and Kim, Nathanael and Lila, Alya and Nino, and Marinette and Adrien. Class dismissed!"
Everyone ran out, and in some cases, jumped from their desk to the door because they were "cool". It was possible that Max would be entering the hospital soon.
And then, Alya and Lila began to tease Marinette about how she was going to be practicing with Adrien.
"Girl, you better channel any Ladybug stuff you can, cause heaven forbid, you'll need her luck!" said Lila.
"Guys, please-" Marinette protested (and slightly shrieked because of Lila referencing Ladybug), but Alya cut in.
"Gush a little more about your hidden tap dancing talent and how you and Adrien should take this solo? Of course!" the blogger exclaimed.
Marinette sighed loudly and began to contemplate why the hell she let them carry on with this, but they both put a hand on her shoulders.
"Y'know we love you girl," said Alya.
"Yeah, but not how Lila loves Nathanael," she said, smirking. Lila then retracted her hand and began to blush madly.
"S-Shut up!" the girl tried to contain her embarrassment, but laughed along with Marinette and Alya as they neared the baker's daughter's house.
"I gotta go, I'll talk to you all later," said Marinette, walking inside. The two waved bye, and she eagerly ran up to her room and squealed into her pillow as Tikki zipped out of her bag.
"MYLUCKHASIMPROVEDANDALSODECREASEDWHATSHOULDI-OW!"
"Marinette. Please. Stop." Tikki said, giggling after pinching her. "You just have to practice! If you mess up, it'll be okay! That's what practice is for!"
The girl only sighed as she buried her face into her pillow and Tikki sighed happily. This would be an interesting experience. And maybe, she would get to see Plagg again. When she had figured it out on day one, she would reflect on their obliviousness every day.
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Adrien ran into the mansion, leaving the Gorilla in his dust and Nathalie scratching her head in curiousness. His mom wouldn't be home for another hour or so, so he just decided to do the next best thing behind talking to her about it: screaming with joy into his pillow and twirling a pissed off Plagg in circles.
"STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHP!" Plagg screamed.
"PLAGG I"M SO EXCITED!" Adrien yelled. He was also thankful that he had soundproof walls and that people were required to knock before entering.
"Oh my gosh, SHUT THE HELL UP!" Plagg screamed. "You see her every other day! Is this ANY different?!"
"It is different," Adrien declared. "This is my chance to tell her everything. That I love her, that I know her secret, my own secret, and that we're meant to be together!"
"Shut up you lovesick idiot," Plagg sneered. Adrien, however, chose to ignore the god of destruction and just rest his head on his Ladybug bed covering.
He knew that knowing his Lady's identity would feel great. But he could swear it felt like he was in Heaven knowing it was Marinette.
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Marinette came to the theater with her black character tap shoes in hand, and Lila in tow, while said girl was carrying a black guitar case. Alya said she was already there, and this was also the case for Nathanael, Kim, Alix, Nino, and Adrien. Part of her wondered why everyone else wasn't there, and another part was curious to know if Adrien had carried an actual piano to the theater.
But it was answered with a no when she saw him leaning on a piano with a theater tag on it. Nino, Alya, Nathanael, Kim, and Alix were also there. But it seemed as if the latter two were in an argument (like it was new...).
"I swear, it's a bari saxophone! Not a bass saxophone!" Kim yelled.
"Doesn't a bass have that same loop which no one understands?" Alix asked, pointing to it.
"Do they have bass trombones?!" Kim spat.
"Yes! But I ain't using one!" Alix said.
"I have to go to the bathroom!" Kim screamed.
"Go then!" Alix shouted.
"I will!" Kim said, before storming out of the main theater and heading to the bathrooms.
"What is wrong with that guy?" questioned Nathanael.
But as Kim entered the bathroom and locked the door, the eagle kwami, Muurika, flew out of the center pocket of the jock's hoodie.
"Pizza sauce. Now," Muurika said.
"Fine then," said Kim. He then tossed a packet of sauce from his pocket at the god of sound, to which the kwami responded by tearing it open and devouring it within seconds.
"Thank you kindly," said Muurika in between breaths.
"So, why the bloody hell do you use pizza sauce as your primary food source?" Kim asked.
"Pizza is Muurika's best friend, and the sauce is the best part," Muurika answered. "So there, my good master, is your answer."
As Muurika finished eating, he began to speak his mind.
"Okay, why were you screaming at that pretty little pink haired lady back in there?" Muurika asked.
"Cause that's what we do," answered Kim. "We argue, apologize unwillingly, and repeat."
"I thought you had a crush on her," Muurika said sneakily.
"N-No I don't!" Kim yelled, but he was blushing. Muurika chose the wise route to not argue, and then proceeded to head back into Kim's pocket as said jock made his way back to the theater. The only difference was that Mme. Bustier had now arrived.
"Are you all sure they're coming?" she asked. "They're five minutes late."
"Rose and Juleka texted me saying they would be here," said Marinette.
"I heard Max'll be coming, despite yesterday," said Kim.
"I heard Sabrina, Ivan, and Mylene are coming too," said Adrien.
"Well, today was mainly for getting arranged and picking a song, so after we do that, you all can go home and practice with your partner," she explained.
While Adrien and Marinette fantasized about each other, Kim and Alix groaned loudly. Nathanael winked at Lila, who blushed back. Nino only sighed in relief as Alya gave him a smile.
"Okay then, song time," said Mme. Bustier. "Any suggestions?"
Everyone looked at one another, before Marinette raised her hand.
"Yes Marinette?" the teacher asked.
"How about "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked" by Cage the Elephant?" she asked. "It might work, because the Miraculous wielders, thankfully, never give Hawk Moth a break."
"Great suggestion!" she said. "Does anyone wish to object?"
No one objected. In fact, there were murmurs of agreement.
"So, that one is what we'll do?" she asked. Everyone said yes. "Great! Official practice will begin Monday! Just text everyone and tell them to go with their partner."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and began to pack anything they needed. Marinette and Adrien, unbeknownst to each other, were both jumping with joy on the inside. But Adrien was the one to approach Marinette.
"H-Hey Mari!" he said. Then he realized what he had just done, he had called her "Mari"! He felt like an idiot. Thankfully, she didn't seem to notice.
"H-Hey Adrien!" she stuttered. "A-Are you e-e-excited f-for practice?"
"Yeah, I really am!" he said. "Oh, and my mom needs help tailoring some dresses, if you have time, could you help her? Maybe?"
"H-Help? Y-You're m-m-mother?" she stuttered. "Uh... S-sure thing!"
"Great!" he said happily. "Today is gonna be amazing!"
Marinette thought, "Did Adrien just say that I made his day amazing, and I get to help his mother?! TODAY IS THE BEST DAY EVER!"
And the two walked back to the Agreste mansion, both inwardly screaming with joy.
