Author's Note: Sometimes, I wonder where does Time go? I mean like it's already October. What is happening? Does anyone else feel like the time is going by so fast? Also, about this chapter, the tale what Tikki is talking is completely made up by me; I'm also using bits and pieces from the origins episode as well. But anyways, let's get going!

Shout Outs: Thanks to Chaton Jaune for favoring, following and reviewing the story. Thanks to Hellman76 for reviewing the story.


Chapter 2: The Tale of Miraculous

Tikki stared at the hurt Mari who was taking deep breaths to calm herself down. She has been hurt by her partner; Mari didn't understand why Tikki kept this information away.

"I…" Tikki began but faltered.

"I want the truth, Tikki. If you want me to become a better heroine then I need all the answers. When I'm out there, I feel like I'm fighting blindly. All I know is that I need to stop Hawk Moth and that's it," Mari responded, quietly. "Please, Tikki. I need to know."

The Kwami resumed staring at her before she tore her gaze away and was now looking at the floor. She sighed, knowing she was defeated.

"All right." Tikki began. "I'll tell you. Mind you, this story is about a thousand years old or so."

Tikki flew gently towards Mari who sat on her bed, waiting to hear the tale.

"This is a tale of Miraculous. Long ago, there was a master who owned all the Miraculouses treasures like your earrings. Knowing that he was getting too old, he proceeded to find new Miraculouers—one who would take his place as the new heroes. And so he went on, eventually gathering the chosen heroes."

"So, what happened to the rest of the Miraculouses?" Mari asked.

"The owner did end up discovering them," Tikki answered. "Unfortunately, it did not go well for him. One of his pupils turned dark and cold, stealing the Miraculous for a one single purpose: to gain the ultimate power. Struck with grief, the Master resumed his search in hopes of gaining new Miraculouses. Those new heroes are you and Chat Noir."

Dark and cold…

Those words rang through Mari's mind and she came to a conclusion.

"Hawk Moth," Mari said. "That pupil was Hawk Moth, wasn't it?"

Tikki nodded.

"But…if the Master did discovered the rest of the Miraculouses, how come they never woke up? How come we never saw them?"

Tikki shrugged, a sad face fell upon her features. "I don't know…" she answered. "I can only assume that they went into a deep sleep, waiting for the right holder to wield its might."

"That could take ages!" Mari exclaimed, stunned.

"It could but there was no problem waking you up—other than the fact of you not believing but still…"

Mari plopped herself on the bed, her shoulders slumped. Sensing that she was upset, Tikki floated towards her.

"Mari," Tikki said, quietly. "It's our job to find our chosen heroes even if it takes eons. It's our job. Sometimes we have to accept the cold hard fact. And even if we found them, and they refuse or something bad happened to them, we oblige."

"Even if it's being corrupted from evil?"

"We have no choice." Tikki sighed. "Our job is a blessing and a curse. Please don't be sad. I'm lucky to have you."

Marinette smiled. After a few seconds of silence, Marinette spoke.

"Is it possible to wake the other Miraculouses?" she asked, an idea forming in her mind.

"Well—I guess…but I—"Tikki paused, raising an eyebrow. "Why?"

"I just thought it would be fun, you know, to have other heroes."

"You and Chat Noir are doing fine now but I don't see why you can't find the others." Tikki said.

"Awesome!" Mari replied, cheerfully.

Tikki grinned. "All right! In order to find the rest of the Miraculouses, you need to locate their worthiness. In other words, the heroes can only be woken up if they showed signs of courage."

Mari paused, her cheery self automatically dropped down. "H—how am I supposed to do that? Wait for them to show courage and tell them "Congratulations! You are now the hero of Paris! How do you feel?""

Tikki grinned. "Everything will come in due time, you'll see. This will actually turn out to be simple in the end."

"I hope you're right."

Author's Note: So a bit short and too much dialogue but I had to get it out. You can expect that we will have longer chapters as we go on, though! Everything what Tikki said, I made up but at the same time, I hope it stays true to the story itself. Also, when Tikki says "It's a blessing and a curse." I was thinking of Nuru (Hawk Moth's Kwami) at that time and what happened to the Kwami. What happens next, find out! Toodles!