I do not, and will never own Miraculous Ladybug

I know, it's been a long time since I posted something on here. But, since it's been a bit over a year since I posted the original version of this story, I decided why not. I'm planning on doing three of these "New and improved" stories. So, I hope you enjoy. If you are coming from "Winter is Dangerous" or are brand new to my stories, I'm glad you are here. Love you all. - Alice

There was something that neither Plagg, nor Tikki had told their chosens before their first transformations. They had forgotten to mention that once you transform, you bond forever with your Kwami. No matter what happens after, you will always have a bond with your kwami. That's why Master Fu had to be extremely careful when giving out the miraculous. Once bonded, the kwami and chosen couldn't part, as long as the chosen lived. Usually, it was a good thing… Extra strength, and agility, as well as heightened senses. But it also meant they took on tendencies of the animals their hero was based off of. Meaning that Adrien started to have an unexplainable urge to chaise small red dots, and he started to love sushi. It didn't really affect him badly. It was Ladybug that got the raw end of the deal. Not only did she gain a crazy obsession with plants. Really, Alya was starting to get worried about how Marinette's room started getting overrun by plants. But even worse, was how winter started to affect her. She used to love the cold, loved playing in the show, but for some reason, the winter after she became Ladybug chilled her to the bone.

When Marinette awoke one November morning, she felt an uncontrollable urge to stay in bed, until winter was over. The outside world was cold, too cold. Tikki seemed tired as well, not waking up quickly, as she usually did, when the alarm went off. It was after her third time pressing the snooze button, when Marinette finally got up. She felt quite sluggish, and wasn't moving nearly as fast as she usually did. She didn't even start to move until she noticed the time. If she didn't get ready, she would be late for school.

Marinette let her Kwami sleep, as she started getting ready for school. She chose to wear acid green tights, with a long sleeved black skater dress, a green scarf, and beanie. She had made the outfit only weeks before, when she noticed that there was a sad lack of Chat Noir merchandise. She threw on a jacket, one she had designed to be an almost perfect replica of Chat's. She brushed her hair out before checking the time again, it was only twenty minutes before school was to start, She quickly scooped up her still sleeping kwami, placing her in an inside pocket of her jacket, and running down stairs. She would have gone straight to school, but her mom stopped her, making sure she took some croissants with her, so that she wouldn't go hungry during the day. Marinette thanked her mother, and ran out the door.

She got to class ten minutes early, and collapsed in her seat, heaving. She had been non-stop running since she had gotten up that morning, and she was out of breath. The class was empty, and she was glad that she could have a few minutes alone. Especially since she really wanted to talk to Tikki.

"Tikki, are you awake yet?" Marinette said, opening up her jacket so that she could see her kwami.

"Good morning, Marinette," Tikki said, yawning. "Is it time to go to school already?"

"We're at school. Are you alright Tikki?" Marinette asked, glad she was inside the heated school, and that she was almost completely covered, head to toe, in warm clothes, because she was cold. Even with all of that, she was cold. She shuddered to think how cold she would be if she didn't have all those things.

"Of course I'm alright Marinette," Tikki said, with another yawn. "Wait, it's winter, isn't it?"

"What does that mean?" Marinette was alert, since she knew Tikki had something she wasn't telling her.

"Well, how should I say this?" Tikki contemplated how to tell Marinette, since she knew it would possibly change Marinette's life forever. "Have you ever noticed how you never see Ladybugs in winter?"

"Yeah, what happens to them in Winter?"

"They are usually hibernating, since they can freeze in the cold."

"But what does that have to do with how tired you are?"

"I am a Ladybug, if you hadn't noticed," Tikki said with a chuckle. "But, more importantly, it affects you as well."

"What do you mean it affects me?"

"Have you felt colder than you usually do? Where all you want to do is sleep?" Marinette nodded. "That's because we have a bond. When you transformed, there was a bond created between up. We'll be connected for the rest of your life."

"So, no matter what, you'll be with me?" Marinette said, with a smile.

"Yes, but that also means winter can be dangerous for you. You have to be extremely careful, so you don't freeze."

"I'll be careful." Marinette smiled, not knowing how dangerous it could really be for her.

"I'm serious, Marinette, it's really….." Tikki trailed off, hiding in the pocket of the jacket Marinette was wearing.

"Hey, M, you're early for once." Alya commented, entering the classroom. and Marinette looked up.

"Yeah, just thought I'd get an early start," Marinette smiled, "Good morning, Alya,"

"That's a new outfit, stand up, girl, let me see it," Alya said, and Marinette stood up. "Wow, girl, that's amazing."

"Thanks, I made it a few weeks ago."

"You are going to be famous someday, I just know it." Alya stepped closer to Marinette. "How did you make the jacket so spot on, it's exactly like Chat Noir's"

"I just did it off pictures, you have some really good pictures on your blog," Marinette lied, but she couldn't tell Alya she saw Chat up close every single day.

"Well, you did a fantastic job," Marinette smiled at the complement. She had worked hard on the jacket. As they were talking, neither of the girls noticed their classmates starting to enter.

"Hey Alya, Marinette," Nino said, with a wave, before sitting down.

"Hey Nino," Alya said, waving back.

"Hey," Marinette responded as well.

"Cool outfit Marinette," Nino said, and Marinette thanked him.

"Hey Marinette, Nino, Alya," Adrien said, waving at all of them when he entered.

"Hey bro," Was Nino's response.

"Hey Adrien," Alya gave him a smile.

"H-Hey Adrien," Marinette stuttered, looking down, and waving at him.

Adrien didn't understand his shy classmate's behaviour. And why she was always so nervous around him. At first, he thought she still hated him for the gum incident. But when he got to know, he knew she wasn't the kind of person to hate others. And she didn't usually hold grudges. So he began to believe it was something else. He heard her often talk about how his father was her favorite fashion designer, so he started to believe she was just nervous because of his name. But when Marinette won his father's hat contest, he was sure she wouldn't be so nervous around him. She had gotten better, but still, she seemed extremely nervous whenever he was around. And he wondered if he would ever know why.

"That's an amazing outfit Marinette," Adrien said, before he could stop himself. He coloured a little in embarrassment for being so forward, but also because he noticed that her outfit was themed on him. The jacket was practically spot on. Though he had seen other people wear his colour, ever since Ladybug and Chat Noir showed up, none of it had affected him as much, as seeing Marinette wear his colours. "I love that jacket."

"Thank you, Adrien," Marinette blushed brightly. "There was a sad lack of Chat Noir themed clothing, so I decided to make my own."

"You made that?" Adrien was astounded. "That is so cool,"

"Thanks," Marinette turned an even brighter red. The colour in her cheeks didn't fade all through class.