"It looks pretty bad out there.", a squeaky voice said as the thunder echoed through.
"Yeah. I hope the people out there aren't caught up for long." Marinette confessed as she sat back down on her chair, facing away from the window.
"What are you working on Marinette?" Tikki asked, peeking over the girl's shoulder.
"Oh just a little something, nothing big!", she replied, smiling teasingly.
Moments later, she energetically stood up, almost sending the poor kwami who was still perched on her shoulders, flying away due to the sudden movement.
"Oh, I'm so sorry Tikki. You aren't hurt are you?"
"No, I'm fine. So why so active all of a sudden?"
Marinette just smiled goofily,as she produced something from behind her.
"Is that..."
"You bet it is.", she said as her smile widened. Marinette held a necklace in her hand, one with a beautiful chain. And it's pendant was no other than..
"The kwagatama!"
"Yes! Now I can wear this with my usual attire. Now, it'll always be with me."
"But I thought you didn't like it."
Marinette's expression softened, as she got closer to her beloved kwami.
"Of course I love it Tikki. After all it's precious to me, just like it's giver is."
An overwhelmed Tikki couldn't contain herself and zoomed in closer to hug her holder.
"You're the best Ladybug ever Marinette! Truly!"
Soft giggles erupted from the young woman's mouth as she returned the hug. While doing so, the kwagatama in her hands came in contact with Tikki and she jerked away, panic flooding her face.
'What was that feeling, that uneasiness? Why did the kwagatama send in such a strange feeling of terror through me? Why did it burn me?"
"Tikki, are you alright?"
"Y-Yes. Sure. I-I just remembered something"
"Oh? What was it? You looked terrified."
"Nothing, truly. Now I'm hungry. Could you get me some cookies, please?"
Although not convinced at all, Marinette decided to let it slide.
"Yeah, sure.", she sighed as she turned around and went through the trap door. Maybe Tikki would tell her when she's ready. She always does.
Meanwhile Tikki was trying to put the pieces together and questioning those recent feelings.
"Is it possible that- no, no, it can't be. Not a chance."
"I have to keep it from her until I'm certain about what is actually happening. Maybe- maybe it's all just me being paranoid."
A lightning struck again as Tikki uneasily looked its way, through the circular window.
"..Or maybe, there is a storm coming our way."