Miraculous Switch

Hello all! Welcome to Miraculous Switch, a Fox!Marinette story. I'm absolutely in love with the idea of Marinette being the miraculous wielder of Trixx. Currently I don't have a beta so everything is done by me, so I'd appreciate any criticism. It's been quite a long while since I've uploaded a story her on FF so please be patient. You should be able to expect updates on Thursdays, since with work and college it's the only day I have off to be able to post anything.

Thank you and enjoy!

Chapter 1

Marinette was late for school. Again. She didn't know how it happened. Well she knew how, she had stayed up to late working on new designs and she was just closing her eyes for a moment when she opened them to see her mother peeking her head up through the latch that lead to her room.

"Good morning Maman," she said with a yawn. "What was that?" she stretched her arms above her head and turned to glance at her mother.

"Marinette, I was trying to tell you that if you don't leave now you're going to be late for school," Sabine sighed. "If you hurry now you might make it on time."

"Mon dieu," Marinette gasped as Sabine opened the latch wider so that her daughter could rush pass her and down the stairs that eventually led to the patisserie.

"Don't forget to grab your purse and the box of cookies on your way out Marinette!" Her mother shouted after her. Smiling Marinette ran over to her father and leaned up to give him a kiss on his cheek before grabbing the box with the Dupain-Cheng bakery logo and running out the door.

"Oh no, I really didn't want to be late today," thought Marinette.

Storming into the classroom she sighed in relief as she realized that not many people were in the classroom. Eyeing her seat behind a half asleep Nino, she began to walk to her seat after taking a couple deep breaths.

"Hey Marinette," Nino said. "Did you have a good summer?"

"Yeah I did, thanks for asking Nino. Did you want to try a cookie?" Marinette asked. "I designed a new logo for the bakery over the summer and brought a box to share with the class."

"You're the best Mari! How could I make it without Mrs. Dupain-Cheng's cookies?" he said. "What flavor are they?"

"They're chocolate chip, with a few sugar for Rose and Juleka if they wanted anything." She replied, showing off the logo before opening the box and letting Nino grab a cookie. When students began to meander into the classroom she stood up to hand out the cookies before putting a couple aside at the teachers desk.

Sitting back at her desk she turned to the new girl sitting next to her with naturally tanned skin and dark red hair, "Hi, my name's Marinette."

"Alya," She said. "It's awesome to meet you, my parents just moved here a couple days ago."

"Well," Marinette said. "you're more than welcome to sit next to me for as long as you like. Just so long as you don't mind free sweets."

"Girl! You had me as a best friend the moment you handed that box out to me by the door!" Alya exclaimed.

"I'm glad then," Marinette giggled, "I was worried that I'd be sitting all by myself for the whole year."

"Not when you have me! Honestly I really doubt that there's anything you can do to frighten me away. I kind of grow on you like a superhero new to the saving people thing. You can't really help but to like me." Alya chortled and Marinette brought a hand up to her mouth to stifle her giggles.

"Well if you're that interested in superheroes then you can have me as your sidekick." Marinette quipped back "I'll be the one to help with all the rips and tears to your uniform and constantly stuffing you with pastries from the bakery."

The sun was streaking over the sky and as the bell rang to signal the end of the day Marinette was more than happy with the progress she had made in being more friendly with the kids in her class. Although there were a few minor issues with the resident queen bee Chloe Bourgeois and a boy that never showed up. Despite that, she was ecstatic to finally be on her way home when she ran into someone and crashed onto the ground. When she collected herself, she looked to see an older man in a Hawaiian flowered shirt with a cane knocked a couple feet over.

"Mon dieu!" she gasped, "Are you okay sir?" Quickly she got up and reached down to gently pull at his elbow to help him get up and fetched his cane a short distance away.

"I'm quite alright, accidents happen." He said.

"Still, I'm very sorry that I knocked you over, "Marinette said.

"It's nothing to trouble yourself over, if you'd like to repay me you can come and visit my shop. I wouldn't mind a visitor from time to time." He replied.

"Of course, well I have to get going," she said flashing the older man a smile she bid a quick farewell.

The old man smiled as he watched her walking away, a tiny head peeking out of the pocket in his shirt. "She showed promise," he muttered to himself, slowly walking away.

"But she'd be easily frightened, she wouldn't want to live in the spotlight. She'd grow better in shadow, to practice and make mistakes and learn from them without being criticized." The little head replied.

"That is true Wayzz, but are you sure so sure that she'd be up to being the fox?" he replied.

"With time, Master Fu and that's exactly what Trixx would provide for her. In time, she could be one of the best foxes ever seen."

Softly a giggle could be heard coming from a black case gripped in the old mans hand. A quick flash of bright orange light could be seen shining through.

The Fox has awoken.

Marinette sighed as she brought her bag to rest beside her desk drained from her first day back to school. Only to blink as she heard a soft giggle echo in her room. Turning away from the comfort of a nap she looked around only to notice a black box sitting on her computer. Marinette stared down at the tiny black box in abject horror. Clearly she knew that she never owned anything that looked like that.

Cautiously she approached it only to scream and flail backwards as the box opened and a ball of cackling orange light appeared and the blur sped out and stopped, floating a couple inches away from her face.

"OH MON DI- Help! Anybody! It's a giant rat!" Marinette screamed reaching behind her for anything she could grab on the bookshelf.

"Oh hoho, kit, it's okay don't be frightened, my name is Trixx." She said lilac eyes glowing. "I need your help but-what are you doing? No-nono put that down don't throw it!"

"No! Get away!" Marinette cried.

"Marinette, I need you to calm down kit," Trixx giggled. "Oh it's been such a long time since I've had anyone nearly half as fun as you."

Growling Marinette grabbed a glass jar and pounced towards Trixx, slamming it over and trapping the little fox inside. "This won't be able to hold me kit, but it is most certainly adorable that you tried" she said.

"What are you," Marinette demanded. "How did you know my name? How did you find me?"

"I young kit, am a kwami." Trixx began her , "A being with great powers and mighty strength. A kwami is formed from powerful emotions and thoughts in history. We are cunning, wisdom and passion. Inside that box is a necklace that you can use to wield my abilities to impact the world around you and of others. I have chosen you, Marinette because someone seeks to destroy everything you hold dear in this world. You have been chosen to be my guardian."

"who me?" Marinette squeaked. "I really think you've gotten the wrong person, you know what! Alya would know what to do. She's really into superheroes so I really think you would get along well with her!"

"No kit, I'm already quite fond of you. I don't want to go anywhere else." Trixx murmured. "Why don't we try exploring? Given time, I really think you'd grow to be fond of me as well."

"I don't even know where to begin though!"

"Maybe," Trixx giggled. "you should start with a phrase? Kitsune-bi starts my transformation and kitsune-mizu ends the transformation. Do it at night, when the moon is out and your energy is at it's highest, kit, but only if you want to."

"Well what do I do?"

"That's really all up to you," Trixx smiled. " As a fox we have many abilities and powers that you can begin to experiment with."

"Powers?" Marinette echoed. "What kind of powers?"

"We are considered to be godly messengers," Trixx giggled. "because of that our powers are focused more in the supernatural realm. Like most foxes all of our powers rely upon some form of the kitsune-bi. We, as foxes use kitsune-bi as a basis for all of our illusions. You can use these illusions to do whatever you'd like but they won't last for very long if anyone were to attack them."

"Okay," Marinette said. "I think I'm kind of starting to get it, but how would I create illusions?"

"with your weapon, of course!" Trixx exclaimed. "Kits usually are more dependent on the reed flute, which is our weapon, however the more experienced you get the more likely you can cast illusions without it. You can use kitsune-bi to bring forth the reed"

Marinette climbed up the stairs to her bed, sighing she collapsed onto the blankets "I really need a nap."

The sun had set a few hours ago, Marinette stood amid her room. Twitching slightly, she began to fumble with the hem of her shirt. "Are you sure about this Trixx?"

"Of course kit," Trixx said nuzzling closer to Marinette's cheek. "But only if you're ready. I don't want to rush you."

"I can do it, I'm just nervous." Marinette mumbled a slight flush coming across the bridge of her nose. "I don't want to mess up."

Trixx leaned back to peer at Marinette, eyes glowing, smile widening showing her two canines. "Oh kit," Trixx breathed. "The whole point of this is so that you can get used to the transformation. For you to experiment with your abilities in the shadows. To mess up, learn and grow as a miraculous wielder. Now prepare yourself, and when you're ready say the transformation phrase."

Taking in a deep breath, Marinette square her shoulders. "Alright," She said. "Trixx! Kitsune-bi!"

Marinette watched as bright orange flames appeared at her fingertips, spreading up her arms and down her body, "Woah!" she shouted as she reached up to touch the ears that appeared oh her head. Making her way over to her mirror she looked over her costume.

"Mon dieu," she gasped. Long ears that ended in a tapered point sat upon her head, a small glowing orb sitting between them, the ribbons that usually held her pigtails were orange and her hair gradually changing into a white. She gave a small twirl as she looked at her costume, a full catsuit with a black collar and white underbelly. The fabric of her hands and feet were stained black and transitioned into the orange as an ombre the closer it got to her upper body. A sash wrapped around her waist met at the base of her spine and acted like a large tail. Slowly she brought her hands up to her chest, holding the little fox tail pendant before she smiled and turned to the balcony.

Running and jumping over the rooftops was freeing. The wind flowing through her pigtails, her tail flying behind her. Spying the park near her house, she slowly brought the reed flute to her lips and lightly blew into it, giggling as a small group of flames floated around her. Jumping over to a nearby tree branch she blew a couple of fast notes smiling as the flames began to dance faster.

Quickly she got back up and raced over the tree tops, whistling as the flames lined up behind her, making her way home. Landing upon her balcony with a cry of "kitsune-mizu!" Marinette jumped onto her bed. "Who knew that I'd actually get possessed by a fox?" Marinette huffed, "Maman would have a field day."

"Kit!" Giggled Trixx, "You were magnificent! A little more practice on the flute and you'll sound perfect!" sighing as she noticed Marinette sleeping. Flying close she undid the pigtails her kit was wearing and settled down into her hair.

She certainly wasn't wrong.

Marinette was certainly shaping up to be one of the most exciting kits she's had in a long time.