[A/N Hi everyone Co author Carmen here. So excited for this story. First off this is Co written with CeceFleece. Secondly we don't own Miraculous Ladybug or any of their characters all rights to proper owners. We own our ocs and the plot. Third we are not sure when we will update. It depends on reader attention and chapter completion. Please send me your thoughts! ]

{Please note that the english language is in italics}

Le début de

paonne

The peahens beginning

Chapter 1

Adrien yawned as he reached for the alarm shutting it off. Another day like any other. Plagg groans as he sat up and begins getting ready. It was not long until he was in the limo heading to stepped out and immediately made his way over to his best bro Nino, They make the effort to get inside before Chole tackles Adrien with her obsessive smothering. That didn't stop him from getting knocked over though, not by Chloe at least. "Come on Chloe that was a little rough," he said getting up, brushing off the invisible dust from his pants. " I am so sorry I didn't see you there" A soft voice replied gathering her notebooks off the floor and standing up. He was surprised by the dazzling blue eyes before him. He took a deep breath in, taken aback from the new encounter.

" Ah…. Uh I'm sorry... I thought you were a friend of mine." He said helping her with one of the papers that flew out of her notepad. "Are you new here? I don't think I've seen you around here before?"

She shook her head, " Um I am sorry I don't really understand?" she said in fluent english.

Nino nudged Adrien's shoulder, " Dude what is she saying?" he whispered.

"Wait she speaks english!" Adrien realized. "Ah sorry, I was asking if you were new… But your english kinda answered that for me" He rubbed the back of his head with a sigh.

She smiled and nodded her head and frantically moved her hands. "Oh thank God! You speak english! I need help finding the principal's office, I am having a hard time reading these signs. And Nobody speaks english! And I just moved here. And I really need some help please?" She exclaimed more with her hands then speaking, which she spoke very quickly…

'Do all americans speak like they're on a time limit?' Adrien thought before he responded. "I can take you there let me just tell my friend" He faced Nino And told him " Hey i'm going to help her get to the office see you in class."

Nino nods, putting his headphones over his ears, " See you later dude." He waves as he walks over to Alya and Marinette.

"Okay let's go! That was my best friend Nino by the way. He's what you americans would call chill?" He told her as he began walking. She followed with a hum of agreement. At the principle's office Adrien knocked on the door for the new girl.

"Come in!" Mr. Damocles shouted from behind the door. He opened the door wider for her. When she walked in she pulled out a little book.

"Uh… Bonjour…. Uh um... " She looked at it flipping through a few pages "Suis nouveau" She looked at Adrien for confirmation. "Did I say that right..? I am the new student?" He nodded with a smile.

Mr. Damocles then excused Adrien so he could go to class. Adrien felt bad for leaving the new girl there. When he got to class he was a bit surprised that everyone was there, except for Ms. Bustier. As he began to sit in his usual spot in the front row, he wondered if his dear teacher was sick.

"Dude who was that chick!? She was pretty ho-" He glances up at Alya whom is wearing a glare directed at Nino. "I mean uh.. Pretty lost? Yeah she looked lost man." Adrien shrugged, though he wish he got her name.

"Was she a new student Adrien?" Alya asked, " Yeah, I believe she's from america,"Adrien said.

The door to the classroom opened and the new girl from moments before appeared right behind Miss Bustier. " Everyone we have a new student today, this is Evangeline Winchester, from America, please be respectful as she introduces herself," Miss Bustier said. The class stops and stares at Evangeline.

Evangeline was terrified, her mind was screaming and pacing around her head. 'Oh My God. They are all staring at me….. Crap I don't know what to say! What did the teacher just say!? She's pointing at me, do I talk!? Okay just say something!" She spoke with uncertainty " Uh Bonjour?"

Chloe being the snob she is starts laughing. " Oh look the poor thing can't even speak how adorable!" the class murmured quietly.

Evangeline tried to understand. 'What did she say?' She look at Chloe in confusion. She looked around nervously until she spotted a familiar face. She pointed at Adrien. "Hey what am I supposed to be doing, why are they staring at me? What did that pomfrom say?"She asked him pointing to the loud whiney voice girl that started laughing.

He looked at Evangeline nervously."You're supposed to introduce yourself to the class…" 'Introduce myself?' She thought 'Ughhhh... Why? Okay you can do this.' Having her own conversation in her head as she flipped through her english to french book. " Um bonjour my name is Evangeline Winchester….." Page flips. " I am 17 years old, I am from America." She looked around at the parisians staring at her for approval. " Uh… Fin?" The students lightly clap their hands. She looked at the teacher in question when Miss Bustier's hand rested on her shoulder.

" Adrien why don't you help her out, she doesn't seem to know the language very well." The teacher said. Adrien scoots over and pats the seat beside him Evangeline then understood and sat by him. She set her bag down and took out the necessary school supplies. 'Today is going to be very difficult. Taking notes in another language is hard… Thankfully Adrien showed me his notes with the english translation on the side. He was so nice and extremely patient with me all throughout class," she thought after Adrien shared his notes. The principle changed Evangeline's schedule to match Adrien's so Evangeline had a translator to help her. Even so, not being able to understand the teacher during class was pretty rough. So Evangeline decided, 'I'm going to take french speaking lessons online later.'

Evangeline continued to look up at the clock praying that it would be time for lunch. "Ugh…" she said leaning over and putting her head on the desk. 'My stomach is growling at me so much you'd think I skipped breakfast,' she thought as she looked at the teacher who is still lecturing class. All these French words she spoke sounded like exotic names for food which made her hunger even worse. "Okay class your homework is to write an essay about someone who inspires you in your designs." The bell went off and Evangeline nudged Adrien.

"This means food right?" Adrien chuckled and nodded and explained the assignment. It was finally lunch time and Adrien invited Evangeline to eat lunch with him and his friends in the courtyard, to help her get acquainted with everyone. She excused herself so she could go grab her lunch bag in her locker. She jolted back when her locker was slammed right in front of her face. Chloe scoffed when Evangeline gave her a questioning look.

"Can I help you?" Evangeline said as politely as possible.

"Yes actually you can. Stay away from Adrien, he's mine!" Chloe exclaimed.

"I didn't know you spoke english," Evangeline said.

"Of course I do I am the Mayor's daughter!" Chloe said with such pride.

'Isn't it nice to be proud of your father like that…' Evangeline thought to herself solemnly."I'm sorry, but Adrien is helping me with class and expecting me for lunch. I don't mean to take your friend away." 'Bite your tongue Evangeline you do not need an enemy on your first day her,' Evangeline thought to herself attempting to avoid conflict."Like I have anything to be afraid of. Loser." Chloe scoffed and walked away.

At lunch Adrien introduced Evangeline to his friends: Alya, Nino, and Marinette. They were all very kind. "Is this your first time in paris," Alya asks.

Evangeline replied " Yes, I have never left america before." Adrien translates.

Nino asked, " Dude, what kind of music do you listen to?"

" I enjoy any kind of music between classical piano and hard rock, have you heard of skillet?".

"Sweet..! Yeah I've heard of them," Nino approved.

Marinette leaned forward a bit and smiled. "Why did you move to paris?"

Evangeline couldn't stop the slight twitch of her nose. That twitch where she just has to hold it all in...She didn't want to tell them, that everyone at her old school teased her and hurt her, and completely ruined her life- They don't need to know... "Personal reasons.."

Marinette sighed. " Sorry I didn't mean to touch a nerve."

Alya broke the silence "What's america like? Its sounds like it might be interesting for future blog references."

Evangeline looked at Adrien as he translated. She nodded and Replied, "Well I lived in florida so I can't speak for the whole country, but it is very hot all the time. The people there are rude and selfish. Food is full of hormones, and everyone only cares about money. But the entertainment is good. And it was my home after all. It's what I'm used to, so how could I hate it?" Everyone glanced at one another through the silence. "But the beach is really pretty..!" Evangeline said quickly, before it got too awkward. "And sometimes you see dolphins, they are very friendly." She gave them a nervous chuckle. Adrien translated what she said and the tension in the group eased up.

"So do you like…go to the beach a lot?" Nino asked.

"I mean sometimes… it's not my favorite thing, but it's fun to do every now and then," Evangeline responded.

"So what do you like to do for fun then?" Marinette asked.

Evangeline considered her question. "I guess... I would have to say that I really enjoy dancing. There's also kickboxing… and I also tend to write here and there."

"Whoa! You mean you actually box?" Nino asked. "With like gloves and everything. That's cool…" Adrien translated what Nino said and Evangeline blinked out of confusion.

"Why is it that hard to believe?" She said

"Well no… I mean…" Nino waved his hands in defence Alya sent another glare at him." It's just not something I thought you would say. You're like the first girl boxer I've met. It's really cool!"

Marinette leaned in and said, "Yeah it seems pretty cool! Are you any good?"

Evangeline looked down embarrassed. "It's not that big of a deal… I just do it as a hobby."

"No, but seriously!" Alya lifted herself up from her seat, striking heroic pose. "This is our first friend that has combat skills!"

Marinette and Adrien looked down sheepishly "Yeah… totally…" They say simultaneously.

Evangeline caught the slight tension in the air and said, "So, What do ya'll do 'round here for fun?" Adrien translated. Which made Marinette start blushing and fangirl about there future wedding and children.

Nino patted Marinette's back as he said "Right here is the co-junior mecha strike champion! She is the best at video games!" Marinette was forced out of her fantasy as she glared at Nino.

Evangeline nodded as she listened to Adrien. " I love video games!" she smiled. Her smile dropped when she noticed that Adrien hadn't even eaten yet. "Hey Adrien aren't you going to eat?"

He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck "You noticed that huh? I'm on a special diet." She looked at him astonished.

"But you look fine. Why would you need to diet?" She asked finally taking the time to acknowledge his fine assets...She looked away,biting her lip. 'Stupid pervert you just met him don't think like that!'

"Well my father keeps me on a special regime for wor-" He froze as he sensed foreboding he looked at Evangeline and she had a fury hidden in her eyes.

"It's your body!" she shouted standing up in anger and embarrassment. The table of friends silenced. "Pardon moi" She said leaving the table to cool herself down trying to push the memories of her father down. After lunch the day continued on, Evangeline still sat by Adrien but she was silent the whole time until the dismissal.

"Hey Evangeline!" Adrien called out, as everyone was leaving the classroom to go home. "Are you okay? Earlier you seemed a bit…"

"Dramatic, strange, loud…" Evangeline threw out words to finish his sentence.

"I was gonna say off…" Adrien looked at her with concern, which made her look away shamefully.

Evangeline forced a smile. "Look you don't have to worry about me… I'm just fine!" She managed a chuckle, even though it was rough and unbelievable.

Adrien put his hand on her shoulder and looked her into her stunning blue eyes, searching for any kind of cry for help. "Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm sure!" She smiled and took his hand off her. "Now rendez-vous, go! Your car's waiting to pick you up is it not or do you take the bus? If so you don't want to miss it!"

Adrien chuckled. "I don't take the bus, but you are right. If I'm late my dad will kill me."

Evangeline stiffened, "Seeeee! Now rendez-vous!" She said half pushing him out the door.

"You're really enjoying that new word you learned aren't you?" Adrien glanced over his shoulder at her.

"Shut up and leave already," Evangeline said shoving him out the door.

"Why? Are you not coming?"Adrien asked concerned for his friend? Was she a friend?

"No, the principal wanted me stop by his office to pick up the rest of my text books." Evangeline answered pointing in the opposite direction of the parent pickup line.

"Ok then see you tomorrow!" Adrien waved as he walked away.

"Au Revoir!" As soon as Adrien cut the corner Evangeline collapsed with a long awaited sigh. She pulled her legs in and hugged them. 'I'm so stupid…'

…...

Elsewhere behind a dark grey violet mask a villain hunts his next target. "Yes negative emotion, despair, yes push your new friend away!" Hawkmoth prepares to send off his new akuma.

Across the street from the new girl an old man was pushed to the ground. The girl looked up and immediately ran to the fallen man as a dark figure ran away. "Sir are you okay?" he looked a little confused then said "my wallet!". When the man reached for his empty back pocket Evangeline knew that this man was robbed.

"No! She's out of my grasp!" Hawkmoth seethed in anger as his next victim pushed away her negative emotions to help the elderly man in front of her. .

To be continued in the next Chapter~