Disclaimer: I do not know Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Chat Noir.
Marinette woke up and yawned, the past few days had been brutal so it was nice to get a good night sleep once in a while. She got out of bed and check her phone; no text messages from Alya or Nino. After getting dressed she went downstairs to get breakfast.
"Morning Mom," she joyfully greeted her mom.
"Moring sweetie you're in a good mood this morning," Mrs. Cheng greeted her daughter.
"Well I had a really good sleep last night." Marinette began pouring herself a bowl of cereal
"That's nice dear. You seemed to be acting a little off recently."
"I'm just a little stressed with school that's all."
"I'm glad it's not because of those akuma attacks," Mrs. Cheng sat down next to her daughter. "I would hate it if something happened to you because of one of them. Especially with them happening more recently."
"It's kind of shame to," Marinette admitted, "I mean Adrien was one of the nicest kids at school but ever since his father was arrested under suspicion of being Hawkmoth no one has seen him."
"The poor boy also had a promising modeling career ahead of him. It's tragic knowing it might never take off." Mrs. Cheng looked down as the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it," Marinette announced and walking over to the door. Opening she smiled at the sight of a familiar face. "Hey Tikki come on in."
"Hey Mari. Hello Mrs. Cheng," Tikki greeted walking in.
"Hello it's nice to see you around."
"You too Mrs. Cheng, I just wondering if you would like to come over Mari?" Tikki asked turning towards Marinette.
"I'd loved to," Marinette answered placing her bowl in sink, "but I have to my stuff first."
"That's great because Plagg found the most adorable little kitten ever last night."
"A little kitten alone in that weather?" Mrs. Cheng was surprised by the fact, while Marinette ran to get her stuff.
"Uh huh, he found the poor little thing all alone, tired, and hungry, so he took it in."
"That's terrible, I hope the poor thing's all right."
"Oh he is," Tikki turned to see Marinette walking back down to the kitchen, "Plagg gave it some food and a place to sleep and he's much better."
"I got my phone Mom, I'll call you if something happens." Marinette kissed her mom goodbye on the cheek.
"Okay sweetie don't be out too late."
"Just one more step," Plagg said looking at his work.
"I wish you would let me see it," said while still exploring the lair.
"I told you kid this a very specific process. One mistake and the whole thing could be ruined."
Adrien sighed and continued looking around the lair, it was surprising that this was supposed to be a basement. Exploring the area he was in Adrien came across what looked like an unfinished bowler hat, a feather sat next to it. Believing it to be fake he picked it up. After inhaling, Adrien let out a sneeze.
"Bless you," Wayzz said from his spot, he had not moved at all since Adrien arrived.
"Thanks."
"It's finished," Plagg cheered and turned around holding a small black box. "Well kid you ready to become Chat Noir."
"Alya, Nino, what are you doing here?" Marinette asked when she and Tikki arrived at the outside of the hideout.
"Tikki sent us a text," Alya said opening up her phone, "it's says something about a cat Plagg found with a bunch of smiley faces."
"Isn't that how you text?" Tikki questioned as the three humans looked at her.
"Doesn't matter right now," Nino inputted. "What matters is the texts meaning."
Tikki pulled out a key and looked around. "Let's go inside first."
The four walked inside with Tikki holding the door, entering last. Tikki back in slowly, carefully looking on both sides, then closed the door.
"She does know that makes her look more suspisious than just walking in?" Nino questioned to his friends.
"Marinette do you have the answer?" Alya asked.
"Why do you always turn to me?" Marinette complained.
"She's your kwami."
"Okay are you ready to know?"
"DUH!" Nino practically screamed only for Alya to cover his mouth.
"Well the first thing you should know is that there's no actual cat." A long pause of awkward silence lingered for a while. "Really no has a question about that statement. Hm this is a first. Well then, by cat I meant Chat Noir."
"Who?" all three asked at the same time.
"Plagg was sent out last night to retrieve the boy who is worthy of sharing his kwami power and Chat Noir is his superhero name. Then the master asked me to get Ladybug and figured all three of you should be here since he is going to be part of Miraculous."
"No way can we meet him, I can't wait to put a picture of him on my Ladybug Blog." Alya's smile nearly broke her face.
Tikki laughed nerviously, "But there is one thing you should know before you meet him, his real name is Adrien Agreste."
"No way!" Nino gasped and Tikki nodded. "Aw man I haven't seen him in forever."
"He did just disappear," Marinette said.
"Well what would you two do if the police arrested your father under suspect for being the most wanted man in Paris?" Alya asked honestly.
"I guess the same thing." Nino answered.
"I don't think we should bring that up after we go down," Marinette suggested. "It's probably going really sensitive for him."
"There you go again Marinette, caring about others no matter what," Tikki said grabbing her hands, "yet you still question why you were chosen to be Ladybug."
"So kid what do you think?" Plagg asked turning Adrien, now Chat Noir, turning him to face a mirror.
"Wow!" Adrien said eyes wide as he saw himself. He was now wearing an all-black suit that covered most of his body. On his hands were gloves that were the same black as suit and the rest of his outfit. A belt was tied around his waist that gave the illusion of a tail. His blond hair was now messier and wilder than it was before. Upon his head were black cat ears that Adrien did not know how they were attached. Looking at his eyes he could see that the whites of them were bright green and were surrounded by a mask.
"I personally think this my best work. Don't you agree, Wayzz?"
Wayzz responded with a neutral shrug and facial expression.
"Would please for once appreciate my work? All you do is float there unless needed."
"Wait Plagg?" Adrien asked as a question came to his mind.
"Yeah kid?"
"Won't people recognize me? I mean I don't look that different."
"Well you see kid,"
"Woah." Plagg and Adrien turned around to see Nino, followed by Alya, Tikki, and Marniette.
"Nino would you please keep your balance for once."
"Nice to see you too, Plagg."
Adrien looked at his the people in front of him did they seriously not recognize him. He was in the same class as them. Sitting behind Alya and Marinette and right next to Nino. Adrien tried to go talk to them but then realization hit him like a truck. They were members of Miraculous. The members of Miraculous. Looking at them now Adrien felt stupid how he couldn't even recognize them! Seeing them now they looked very similar but he still for some weird reason that he couldn't figure out who they are.
"Plagg, Plagg."
"Yeah kid?"
"I know those guys," Adrien said in a low whisper, "how come I've never recognized them before."
"It's the mask kid," Plagg explained. "There's magic in it too. It casts a spell that prevent anyone from recognizing you, the only exception being people you have told or have been told by someone else."
"Well that helps me."
"Adrien!" Nino yelled and embrace Adrien in a hug. "I missed you so much. School has been really boring without you."
"Rude Nino," Alya said annoyed.
"What you and Marinette have each other to talk to, I have to sit in the front of the class by myself. It gets lonely after a while."
Marinette, Adrien thought to himself. He looked up at her. She was looking down blushing. Her hair was tied up in her normal pigtails. When she looked up her saw her eyes the blue as the sea. It was then he knew who she is. It might has been the mask he was wearing now but it seemed obivious now. Finally after all this time he would be able to get to know the girl behind the mask.
"Hey Adrien," Alya greeted. Adrien proceeded to wave back. Alya then walked over and pushed Marinette over to him. "Uh, hi Adrien."
He smiled. "Hi Ladybug."
AN: Time for another cliffhanger ending. While I personally don't see Alya and Nino getting their own Miraculous in the show and they won't have them here, I wanted to use them in this story as members of the Miraculous. If you want to see what their powers are, see you next chapter.