Ch.2 The day of Inquiry

"You don't know who I am, do you?" the quiet girl could only nod. "Well my name is Alya, turns out we have met before and am you best friend." Alya had her hand out, the timid girl took her hand and shook it. "And your name is Marinette, ok" Alya told the now named girl her name. Memories invade Marinette's mind of the many events she sees herself having fun with the girl standing in front of her. "A-Alya? And …" Marinette now looks at the other woman, and even more memories start to flash at her. "…Mom…?" The woman started to cry, not in teas of pain, at least the girl had hoped. "Let's get you back to your room." Alya spoke in a small whisper. Marinette was now being dragged back to her room, when the news broke out from the T.V. hoisted on the ceiling.

"Breaking News folks!" Everyone le gasped at once. Alya and Mari's mom were growing scared looks at what was being presented on the screen. The girl was now growing impatient with questions still in her mind, but as she was about ask what was so important being displayed on the monitor, Alya took Marinette's hand and said, "Come on Mari, I can't answer all of your questions here, let's go back to your room."

Chat Noir Strikes again folks, destroying the Eiffel Tower, and has now destroyed all of Paris. Luckily there were no casualties with the help of the Miraculous Trio! But many are injured and are currently being sent to hospitals all over France!

"Chat?" Mari uttered under her breathe. Alya had a very pained, grim expression on her face. "you're hiding something from me, aren't you?" All Alya could do was turn to stone like a statue. "Let's get to your room Mari, it's quite a long story" This time her mother had spoken. The three women went all the way back to Mari's hospital bed through the elevator. In the room, Mari was told of her life as sweet, clumsy, shy, yet brave, and kind Marinette. Mari's mom explains to her many things, like her favorite snacks, drinks, colors, that she aspired to be a fashion designer, and of the loving and caring family Mari had in her previous life. Alya was up next and explained to Mari's school life and how she acted around the following people: Alya herself, Nino, Natheniel, Chloe, Sabrina, Rose, Juleka, Kim, Max, and Alex. After Alya and her mom finished their stories, the doctor came in and spoke to everyone in a cheerful monotone voice. " -Cheng, it appears your daughter is suffering to amnesia, but the serious kind. She will remember what has happened to her at the end of the month. "How long have I been out?" Mari anxiously asked. "Two months…" The doc replied. "TWO MONTHS!? WHAT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS OUT!" Everyone gave each other nervous glances. "Um, swe- …" Her mom was about to speak, but then the door swung open, crashing against the wall as a random white girl launches herself to the girl in bed.

"Hmph…. Ouch!" Marinette screeched. "C-Chloe?! I thought you hated me!? What is happening?! Alya?! WHAT THE HELL!?" "LANGUAGE!" her mother screamed.

"Oh My GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD I seriously thought you were dead, you even gave me nightmare for weeks!" Alya clearly was about to say something, but then another person, this time a boy, peaks through the door looking, really startled and mouthed something to Alya. Marinette couldn't quite g make out the words, but Alya sure did and only nodded in reply and ushered him to reveal himself.

"H-Hi Marinette…." The shy boy answered. "Nino, right?" He nodded in reply.

Marinette had this feeling, that there was something missing, something crucial, something that she longed for, but didn't know what it was. All she could do was just ponder at her predicament, and summarize all that she knew at this point. While Marinette was deep in thought, everyone else was giving each other nervous glances, when suddenly Alya decides to break the silence. "Hey I'm gonna go get something to drink what about you guys?" "I'm down" Nino spoke cooly. "What about you Chloe, care to join us?!" Alya spoke in a rather demanding tone, but Marinette was too busy in her thoughts. Her mom had already left the room to call someone (Mari's dad). "Nah, I'mma chill with Mari, you know catch up!" Chloe emphasized on the last two words. Alya gave a knowing nod, and dragged Nino with herself, almost in a rush, out the door. Then there were two in the room, alone together. An awkward silence grew between the two. Chloe decided to break the ice. "So, what did Alya say while I was gone?" Chloe asked. "She said that you were a bitch to me." Mari responded rather coldly.

Mari had this, mysterious sorta, petty hatred in her against this white chick. She kinda figured it had something to do with her previous life before her amnesia, especially that fact that Alya herself had told her how Chloe acted towards her. But still, questions were burning inside of the clueless girl so she had the audacity to ask for more answers.

"Hey Chloe"

"Yeah?"

"Is …" Marinette paused, still not sure to ask this daring question in mind, but only continued.

"Are you guys… hiding something from m-." The poor girl was yet again interrupted, this time from what it looked to be her mom and a big fat guy, who appeared to look just like her father, with a happy grin across his face as he slowly approached Mari like a hurt deer.

"I'm so glad you're ok…" Speaking only in the softest of tones, yet it was also calming. Tears of happiness and relief go down his face like a serene waterfall. They had a quick family reunion when the mom came in. Chloe took this as a chance to get out of the room, to join the others. After Chloe left, it was now the Dupain-Cheng family that was left alone. After about 2 more hours, Mari's parents left, promising the blessed cinnamon roll that they will return tomorrow morning. As soon as the closed the door on their way out, and Mari couldn't hear their footsteps anymore, she quickly got out of the bed and then left the room. She decided to take the elevator this time, which was conveniently on the right to her room. She needed answer and she needed them fast. She pressed on the button to take her to the lobby room.

3 minutes of elevator music later

She finally reached her destination, and got out of the elevator room. She scanned the area and found Nino, Alya, and Chloe. "Huh?" is all she muttered under her breath. She hid behind a planter, and eavesdropped on the conversation.

"We can't tell her that!" Alya whispered shouted. "How long are we gonna keep her in the dark, she has the right to know what happened!" Chloe only shot back at what the amber-haired girl just screamed. " You two need to calm down, please. What if someone sees us?" Nino tried to keep peace in the group. "Listen Chloe you know damn well how much I want to tell her about Ad-." Nino and Chloe both covered Alya's mouth with their sweaty hands. (I honestly don't know if it their hands were sweaty or not, but hey go with the flow right?).

"Not to forget to mention Marinette Dupain-Cheng is actually Ladybug" Chloe muttered to herself in a dejected tone. They all looked really guilty, but Mari had so many questions running in her mind. As Mari was about to leave, Alya continued.

"Nino, remind me why we have to keep our mouths' shut about, well, you know who?

"Master Fu told us, remember he said that this is for the better, he can't have Marinette jeopardize the plan he has."

Chloe then asked, "what is that old fart's plan anyways?"

"I can't tell you, not here, what if someone hears us!?" Nino almost yelled, but boy oh boy how wrong he was, as a certain cinnamon roll had already left, with only a couple of answers, but a plethora of questions still banging into her head.

"I- I can't be here." She says to herself in a commanding voice. "I have to get out of here!"

An idea popped into her head. She quickly heads straight for the elevator and was about to press a button, when a grim thought hit her. "What floor was I on?"