Chapter 1: Left Behind

Me: Hey guys! Before I get started, let me say that this story is inspired by Miraculous Adventures by Chimpukampu. This one will be different though. If the author of Miraculous Adventures wants me to take this down, then I will. But for now, I hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Miraculous Ladybug. Zagtoon and Method Animation, De Agostini Editore, Toei Animation, and SAMG Animation do but I do own the OCs.

Marinette was late. It was usual for her but today was important. A month ago, Madame Bustier announced they were going on a trip.

Flashback

"Listen up class! Next month, we are going on a three month trip!" Madame Bustier announced.

The class started to talk about where they would be going before Madame Bustier cleared her throat.

Everyone shut up and Madame Bustier continued, "We will be going to China. We are not taking a plane though. Instead, we will be taking a bus and we will travel to Romania where we will catch a plane. On the way, we will stop in some countries. While this is going to be a fun trip, this is still a school trip so you are required to write down three things about each country we visit and take a picture of an important monument with you in the picture. You need to sign the permission form to be able to go. Any questions?."

Kim raised his hand and asked, "Why are we doing it during the summer?"

"Because the principal doesn't want is to miss any school work. Anything else?" Madame Bustier asked.

Rose raised her hand and asked, "What percentage does this count towards our grade?"

Madame Bustier smiled and said, "50 percent."

And that was when the outrage came.

Flashback End

Marinette was excited to go but now she was late. She had a pretty good reason though. On her way, an Akuma attacked the city, forcing her and Chat Noir ro fight it.

Flashback

"Dang it!" Ladybug cursed as a vine shot towards her.

"Chat Noir! Now!" Ladybug yelled towards her partner.

He nodded and used Cataclysm to destroy the vines. Meanwhile, Ladybug grabbed the flower where the Akuma was while the person akumatized, Poison, was distracted. She purified it before using Miraculous Ladybug.

"Pound it!" she and Chat said.

Ladybug turned to leave but before she could, Chat Noir grabbed her hand and said, "Leaving so soon M'lady?"

"Sorry Chat. I have to go somewhere soon and I think I'm late," Ladybug said apologetically.

Chat's eyes widened, "I just remembered. I have somewhere I need to go. Bye!"

And with that, he leapt away.

Flashback End

Marinette panted as she arrived at the school grounds. She looked around and didn't see the bus. Her heart sank and she took out her phone to see the time.

9:30 it said.

She was supposed to arrive hear at 8:50 to board the bus and then to leave. She was too late.

'There goes my grade,' she thought miserably.

"Marinette!" a voice called from a few feet behind her.

She turned around and saw Adrien running towards her. She tried to keep her blush at bay.

"Y-yes?" Marinette stuttered.

"Is the bus here?" Adrien.

"No, it left," Marinette said, too miserable to be nervous.

Adrien cursed quietly before asking, "What do we do?"

Marinette contemplated that for a minute before an idea hit her.

"We can try to catch up!" Marinette suggested in excitement.

"What?" Adrien asked.

"We can travel to wherever they are by some means of transportation and then we won't get a bad grade! Don't you have a driver?" Marinette asked.

"Yeah but my Dad thinks I'm already on the trip. He would be so disappointed if I wasn't," Adrien answered.

Marinette cursed quietly. She had completely forgotten about her parents.

"Then how about this. You're rich. We can use the money to buy transportation. Let's go gather supplies for the trip and then we'll meet back here in an hour. I don't think we should bring a suitcase but try to get as many things into a duffel bag and backpack as possible," Marinette instructed.

Adrien blinked stupidly at her and she blushed as she remembered who she was talking to.

"O-only if y-you want to of course," Marinette said hastily.

Adrien snapped out of his shock and grinned at her.

"That's a great idea Mari! We should probably go now. We need as much time as possible," Adrien said.

Marinette blushed and said, "O-okay."

And with that, the two went their separate ways to get ready.

An hour later, the two met at the front of the school. They both had a duffel bag and a backpack.

"What now?" Adrien asked.

"The train is not so far away from here. We can walk there and take a train. Do you have enough money?" Marinette asked before she realized what a dumb question that was.

"Yep. Dad gave me a credit card with enough money for the rest of my life," Adrien said, a bit embarrassed by how much money he had.

"That's a good thing. We need as much money as possible for this trip," Marinette said.

Adrien nodded and they continued to plan as they arrived at the train station.

"Where do we want to go?" Marinette asked.

"Probably Switzerland since it's in the direction of where we want to go," Adrien said.

Marinette nodded and the two bought their tickets. Once they were on the train, Marinette got a phone call. She took her phone out and answered

"Where are you?!" a voice shrieked into her ear.

Marinette chuckled nervously and answered, "Hey Alya."

And cut! I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Bye!