Cateline grabbed her backpack and lunch and hurried out the door. She was almost late for school, and this would be the third time this month. Her dad said that she shared her mother's keen way of never being on time. But Cateline had an excuse, unlike her mother who was just always late. Cateline was now a hero of Paris. Just thinking that was still hard to believe. But Tikki had explained everything to her, and she felt confident that she could do it, with help from her partner in crime.

Cateline arrived at school just as the bell rang. She caught up with best friend, Bianca, who was walking up the stairs. Bianca stopped and waited for Cateline to catch her breath.

"Late again, Cateline? You really need to get a watch," Bianca teased.

Cateline stuck her tongue out. "I'm sorry, my alarm didn't go off, and…"

Bianca waved her hand as to dismiss her. "Same old story. C'mon, class is starting soon."

Bianca and Cateline walked into the classroom and sat down in their regular seats. She saw her cousin, Renard, and his best friend, Eudes, walk in and sit in front of the two girls. Cateline leaned over to Renard.

"I see you were almost late, cous," she teased.

Renard turned to look at her. "Look who's talking? You are almost always late, Lina," he replied back, using his nickname for her.

Cateline huffed and sat back into her chair. Bianca just chuckled and pulled out her books for class. Cateline listened to the class lesson, but secretly wanted to jump out the window. She was so bored with class. She twirled a strand of her blonde hair around her finger. She glanced down and saw Renard clean his classes with his shirt and put them back on. His brown hair was especially messy today, and Cateline giggled at how uncoordinated he was. She sighed and tried to pay attention in class, but she just couldn't. Before she knew it, the bell rang and Cateline quickly gathered up her things and walked out with Bianca.

"So, Cateline, what do you think of the new superheroes in Paris?" Bianca asked her.

Cateline smiled. "I think they are pretty awesome. But I thought they weren't exactly new? Weren't they here about thirty years ago?"

Bianca shrugged. "I think so. My parents don't really think Ladybug and Cat Noir are able to save us."

Cateline puffed out her chest. "Well, I think they are ready for it. My parents told me what heroes Ladybug and Cat Noir were. My parents were in high school when the heroes first appeared."

Bianca gaped at her. "Whoa, really? Did they know their secret identities?"

Cateline shrugged. "I don't know. They didn't tell me."

Bianca nodded and they split ways to go home. Cateline waved goodbye and ran back to her house. Marinette was in the kitchen, making dinner when Cateline walked in.

"Hey, mom, I'm home!" Cateline exclaimed.

Marinette shouted back from the kitchen, "Okay, honey! Your father will be home soon as well."

Cateline ran upstairs to her room and dropped her stuff off. She sat on her bed and Tikki flew out from her backpack. Tikki smiled at Cateline.

"You were awesome when you defended Ladybug and Cat Noir, Cateline," Tikki said, smiling.

Cateline giggled. "Thanks, Tikki. I mean, I am Ladybug."

Tikki laughed and said, "That is true."

Cateline fell back onto her bed. "I wish I could be Ladybug all the time. It's so amazing being her."

Tikki flew over Cateline's face. "Actually, Cateline, the last Ladybug experienced that."

Cateline shot up, causing Tikki to be thrown backwards. "What? What do you mean?"

Tikki regained her composure and sighed. "Well, the last Ladybug had a spell cast on her by one of the akumatized victims. She couldn't transform back into her regular self. Unfortunately, Hawkmoth captured her and Cat Noir had to save her. The spell was lifted, and she was fine, but it was definitely hard for her. Of course, Ladybug had to save Cat Noir from Hawkmoth as well, and that was when they finally unmasked him."

Cateline sat on her bed, entranced. "Please tell me more about the previous Ladybug and Cat Noir!"

Tikki giggled. "That was in the past, Cateline. All I will say is, the last Ladybug was one of the best people I've ever known. She grew up to be a wonderful hero and I will never forget her."

Cateline gave a small smile. "How can I ever live up to that?"

Tikki looked Cateline in the eye. "Cateline, you have only been Ladybug for a few weeks, and you are already amazing. You have all the qualities for an amazing Ladybug, and you will be amazing. And trust me when I say this, you resemble the last Ladybug in so many ways."

Cateline brightened. "Really? I do?"

Tikki smiled and nodded. Cateline giggled and Tikki nestled against her cheek. "Alright, Tikki, let's get some homework done before I procrastinate too much."

Both Tikki and Cateline laughed as Cateline started her homework.

When Renard got home, his parents were on the couch, watching the news. Alya waved at him as Renard waved back and ran up the stairs. He threw his bag on the floor and Plagg flew out of his jacket.

"Renard, can you please feed me now?" Plagg complained.

Renard just grinned and gave him some cheese. "You sure do complain a lot about food, Plagg."

Plagg mumbled something while stuffing his face with cheese. Renard pulled out his homework and was about to start when a thought occurred to him.

"Plagg, people have been talking about Ladybug and Cat Noir a lot recently. My mom told me that Ladybug and Cat Noir were saving Paris about thirty years ago. How is that?"

Plagg swallowed to answer. "They were different people then, Renard. A different generation."

Renard nodded. "So…who were they?"

Plagg stared at him. "That's a secret."

Renard groaned. "Oh come on, Plagg! I probably have never heard of them! Please tell me! I want to be the best Cat Noir I can!"

Plagg sighed. "Renard, you can't base your experience as Cat Noir on the previous one. Yes, the previous Cat Noir was amazing, but so are you. Already you have showed the world what you can do. And Ladybug sees it, too."

Renard smiled. "Ladybug is awesome."

Plagg felt a touch of déjà vu. "Do you…love her?"

Renard's face contorted into confusion. "What? No! She's my friend, and my partner. I mean, sure I guess I love her as like a friend, but nothing more."

Plagg tried to suppress a sigh of relief. He wasn't sure he could go through that again. Renard just chuckled at Plagg.

"But don't get me wrong, Ladybug is amazing, and I love fighting evil with her. I know she and I will be a great team."

Plagg smiled up at him. "Yes, you will be.