Chapter 1-The beginning

Marinette Sabine called with a worrying tone in her voice. It was Monday morning and Mari was going to be early to school for once, or so she thought.

Coming Maman she yelled back. I hope everything's okay she says to Tikki.

When she reached downstairs he sees Sabine on the sofa crying with her phone in her hand.

What is it Maman, Marinette says worried for her mother.

Darling, it's your father h-he was in an a-a-accident and he's in a coma they don't know if he'll make it.

At this moment Marinette wanted to burst into tears and breakdown but she knew she couldn't at that exact moment. She had to stay strong for her Maman.

Maman if there's anything I know about papa it's that he's a fighter and that he doesn't give up. He'll wake up I know he will.

Thanks, Mari Sabine said. Now you should get to school before you're late.

Realising what time it was Marinette realised she only had 5 minutes to get to school or she'd be late but she didn't care. It didn't matter to her anymore, the only thing on her mind was her papa and she was praying he'd recover.

Marinette rushed out the bakery with tears streaming down her face. She couldn't keep it in anymore. What do I do Tikki?

Marinette you're ladybug the strongest person I know and you're papa's really strong too. You just need to have hope and everything will be fine.

But what if I can't do it Tikki? What if someone says something at school and I breakdown? What if-

STOP Marinette Tikki shrieked. You can't let the negative emotions get the better of you. I promise, think positive and you'll be fine.

Okay, Tikki. I'll try Marinette said before rushing into school about 10 minutes late.

She'd been late every day for the past 2 weeks so she knew she was in trouble.

As Marinette walked into class she noticed everyone was staring at her. They were waiting for their teacher Miss Bustier to turn around and realise Marinette had arrived then she'd be in for it.

Miss Bustier saw Marinette and called her over to her.

Marinette Dupain Cheng this is the 9th time these past 2 weeks you've been late to school what's your excuse this time?

Marinette beckoned Miss Bustier and politely asked if they could speak outside of the classroom. She would be getting expelled unless she told the truth.

So... Miss Bustier said waiting for an answer.

I'm so sorry Miss Bustier Marinette exclaimed nearly into tears. I was actually going to be early today I swear but then my maman called me down and told me my papa was involved in an accident and they weren't sure if he'd ever wake up again sothenihadtocomfortmymamanandexplaineverythingwouldbealrightandi'msoverysorrymissbustier.

Oh, you poor child Miss Bustier said giving Marinette a big hug. It must be so hard for you. Don't worry about being late it's not your fault.

Thank you so much Miss Bustier! Marinette exclaimed. And please if you could don't tell the others please, i-i don't want anyone to know.

I won't my dear I promise. Now come on let's go back inside. She opened the door and let Marinette back inside. Once again everyone was staring at her wanting to know what had happened outside that classroom. She went to her seat next to her best friend Alya hoping no questions would be asked.

But alas there were questions.

Hey, girl so what was all that about are you in trouble?

What no I just told her how my mum needed some extra help in the bakery this morning and I didn't realise the time and ended up late. Hehe.

Oh okay.

In front of them were Nino and Adrien who had heard Alya's and Marinette's conversation but didn't want to say anything. Suddenly Alya leaned forward and whispered to them when Mari wasn't looking.

You guys heard her excuse right?

Yeah, dude, do you buy it though?

Not a bit. There's obviously something she's not telling us. When Miss Bustier called her over I noticed her eyes they looked like she'd been crying.

So what are we supposed to do? The blonde boy asked looking at his friend hating to imagine her being sad.

We get to the bottom of this!

Hey guys this is my first ever miraculous story i hope you guys enjoy it. I'll try post regularly once a day i'm hoping to make this story 10 chapters long so enjoy and tell me what you think of chapter 1.