Note: This story does contain spoilers for Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Chat Noir Seasons 2 and 3.

"Are you sure?" Marinette sat on the floor next to the Miraculous box, staring at the many jewels that took the form of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pretty much every other form of jewelry Marinette could think of. There were seven empty spots- one for Master Fu's turtle Miraculous, one for Chat Noir's ring, one for La Paeon's brooch, one for Alya's necklace, one for Marinette's earrings, one for Hawkmoth's brooch, and of course, one for the box Marinette now held in her hand.

"No, Marinette. But I think… with La Paeon working with Hawkmoth, it truly is the best course of action."

"But you said… when we gave Rena Rouge the Fox, you said it was really quite dangerous to have just these few out in the open."

"And I still believe that. But I trust you to make a good decision. You chose well with Rena Rouge. Do you know anyone else you can trust?"

Marinette thought about it. It was true, Alya had made an amazing superhero. But Marinette didn't trust anyone as much as her. With Alya and Nino dating, and with them both being secret superheroes, Alya and Marinette hadn't spent much time together lately. Yes, Ladybug and Rena Rouge fought villains side by side, but that was different. For one thing, Alya didn't know Marinette was Ladybug. Working with her, Marinette was more tempted than ever to tell her best friend the secret, but she knew she couldn't.

But did Marinette have anyone she could trust?

She didn't think so.

But maybe Chat Noir did.

"Master Fu, what if I gave Chat Noir the miraculous?"

"Chat Noir already has one," Master Fu said, obviously wondering how high Marinette's IQ was.

"No, for him to choose. I chose Rena Rouge. Maybe Chat has someone he can trust as much as I trust Rena."

"I suppose… that could work." Master Fu sighed. "This is so dangerous!"

"I know, Master Fu. But I trust Chat. He will make the right decision."

"Well…" Master Fu hesitated. Marinette was starting to question her decision as well when Master Fu closed the Miraculous box and sighed again. "Tell him to choose carefully. And be careful with the Miraculous until then."

"Yes, Master Fu." Bowing her head slightly, she left the Miraculous Guardian's workplace. She had a bee kwami in her bag and a Chat Noir to find.

Author's Note:

First of all, thanks for reading this! The next part should be up sometime this week, but in the meantime, feel free to check out some of my other work. For this story especially, I'm treating season two like it hasn't happened yet so I can do my own take on things. Anyway, although feedback, comments and constructive criticism are appreciated, please try to keep things positive. The Miraculous fandom is such a wonderful family that I'm so happy to be a part of. Thanks again!

-Astraea