2. Who Am I?
Marinette blinked her eyes rapidly.
Last night's memories were blurry in her mind. She remembered meeting more superheroes like her and seeing Chat Noir among them. She shook her head at the silly thought.
More superheroes? That's highly unlikely since Chat and I are the only ones who protect Paris. She thought, leaping out of her bed and onto the floor. "Ow..."
"Your finally awake! Thank goodness!"
A red blur flew in front of her face and cuddled her on the cheek. She smiled, realizing it was her kwami friend Tikki. The small red fairy floated in front of her face and gave her a grin.
"Tikki, I think I had the strangest dream. There was a flash of light and I ended up in another dimension with other superheroes." She told her.
"That wasn't a dream Marinette, we're actually in another dimension!"
"Wait a minute...this isn't my bed is it?"
Marinette looked around to see herself in a strange bedroom. While her room at home was much larger and roomier, this one was more smaller and compact. The bed she was sleeping on was in one of the four corners and had red bed-sheets. There was a desk in the corner besides it, a laptop computer humming. The closet took up the remaining space, different outfits hanging up and down. On the ceiling, a small white chandelier hung with white crystals draped down from the arms.
"Your right, this isn't my room! But how did I get here?"
"I don't know, but your transformation wore off as soon as we got here. Then you promptly went to bed."
Marinette shook her head, trying to make sense of what was occurring. Before she could ask more, a knock came from the door.
"Bridgette, time for breakfast! You don't want to be late for school." A sweet voice called form the other side.
Bridgette? Who the heck is Bridgette? She thought, getting up off the floor. "Okay I'll be down in a minute!" She replied, waiting for the footsteps to leave. When they did, she turned back to Tikki. "I'm guessing whoever this Bridgette girl was, she must be in my universe."
"And I'm guessing she's the Ladybug that the other heroes were talking about!" Tikki finished. they both nodded and turned back towards the door. Already the smell of pancakes filled their nostrils, making their mouths water.
"Maybe I should stay here, at least until we find our way back." Marinette said, her stomach rumbling loudly.
"Okay then, but we better find a way to get back soon." Tikki worried, giving her a solemn look.
Marinette ran down the stairs, dressed in an outfit she'd found hanging in the closet of the bedroom. She was wearing a white tee-shirt with a jean jacket and short shorts. On her feet were a pair of black and white sneakers. She also managed to find a red handband to put between her pigtails. All and all, this Bridgette girl had some plain taste in fashion.
She walked into the kitchen and hitched her breath. Standing by the stove was a beautiful woman with dark blue hair similar to her own. Her hair went down her back in a wavy style. The woman wore a apron over a pink top with white capris. Her green eyes were filled with love and comfort.
"Bridgette, you look different today!" She gushed, walking over and admiring her outfit. "You finally added that headband I got for you from the store in your assemble! Your mother couldn't be prouder!"
"I believe her mother is about to burn her eggs. Do get them won't you Sabine?" An elderly voice said in a teasing manner. Marinette turned around to see an old man laughed heartily at the flustered woman. His salt and pepper hair was a bit frizzled out. He wore a red Hawaiian shirt and tanned shorts. His brown sandals were worn out and a bit broken.
"Father why didn't you tell me they were burning!" The woman shrieked, going over to tend the eggs. "Sorry if your eggs are a bit crunchy dear!"
Marinette waved her hands. "No problem...erm mom. I can just eat the pancakes." She took the plate of cakes over to the table and sat across from the old man who gave her a smile. "How are you today...grandpa?"
The man chuckled. "You sound like you don't know us Bridgette. Did you forget your old man and mother while you sleep?"
A banging sound was heard as Sabine turned to face her daughter. "Are you sick or something dear? I can always keep you home and nurse you back to help!"
"Any help from you would result her ending up in the hospital."
"Father!"
Marinette ate her pancakes as the two argued with each other. If this is what Bridgette has to endure all day, I pity her deeply.
A ringing sound was heard in the other room as sounds of footsteps walked across the floor.
"Salud Dupain-Chengs!" A very happy voice called out.
"Bridgette are you ready? We have to go to school you know?" Another voice said, a bit in a hurry.
"Chloe? Lyra? Are you girls here already?" Sabine called to the guest, making Marinette almost choke on her pancakes. "Your in luck, she's woken up!"
Two girls walked into the kitchen, Marinette gaping at them both.
The first girl was obviously Chloe, but this Chloe didn't look like the one she knew. Her blonde hair was done in a high ponytail, there was little makeup on her face, and her signature pair of sunglasses were replaced by a yellow headband. She wore a black and white stripped shirt while also wearing a yellow jacket and white capris. On her feet were a pair of white flats. Around her arm slung a white handbag.
The second girl Marinette didn't recognize. She had blonde hair similar to Chloe, but she wore hers in a single braid except for her bangs. Her eyes were blue and calculating. She wore a white shirt with a purple vest. She also wears dark purple jeans and white sneakers. Around her arm was a sling backpack with music notes on them.
"Bridgette! I missed you when I was out sick!" Chloe ran over and gave her a big hug. "I'm so sorry that I couldn't make it to the fashion show with you!"
"Next time, when you start coughing, take medicine before you get the cold." Lyra chided, wagging her finger at the blonde. "You could've avoided getting sick in the first place!"
Chloe pouted, sticking her lips out in a duck lip manner. "Lyra why do you have to be such a mom?"
"She'd make a better mom than Sabine." Grandpa joked, sipping his tea and ducking to avoid the flying spatula.
Marinette finally regained her composure long enough to blink at Chloe. "Why are you being so nice to me?"
Chloe released her from the hug and gave her a quizzical look. "Why wouldn't I be nice to you? We're best friends! We've always been best friends since we were in diapers!"
"Probably longer considering you and her hang out all the time." Lyra said, giving her a smile. "Don't tell me you forgot her when she was gone?"
"Um...of course not! I would never forget a best friend!" Marinette said quickly, trying to not get the Lyra girl suspicious. She hugged Chloe back, trying not to grimace as she did. "So...school?"
"Oh my gosh, I almost forgot!" She grabbed Marinette and Lyra's hands as she dragged them out of the kitchen. "Goodbye Ms. Dupain-Cheng! We'll be here after school to help in the tea shop."
Wait...my family runs a tea shop in this universe? Marinette thought, letting herself be dragged by her worse enemy. On another note, Chloe is my best friend!
"Hey look who it is! It's the three amigos!"
Chloe giggled at the comment, making Marinette give her a weird look. Lyra rolled her eyes and gave out a long drawn sigh before two hands touched her shoulder.
"Javin, I swear to God, if you don't stop touching me I will cave your face in!" She threatened, glaring at the boy behind her. Marinette turned around to see two boys walking behind them.
The first one was a dark skinned boy with a laid back grin. His dark brown hair was under a green cap and his golden brown eyes ogled Lyra intensely. He also wore a green jacket that has a white collar and dark gray pants. Around his neck, he had yellow-orange headphones.
The other boy gave Marinette a sincere smile. He looked older than all of them, towering slightly above Lyra. He had dark brown hair and beautiful blue eyes. He wore a v-neck white and blue striped t-shirt that is solid white on the top and solid blue on the bottom, with a blue shirt underneath. He also had on dark blue jeans and blue and white sneakers.
"Hey girls, nice to see you this morning." He bowed politely, making Marinette blush slightly. "Sorry for Javin's behavior as usual Lyra."
"It's a miracle how you can put up with him." Lyra huffed, crossing her arms and glaring at Javin some more. "I'm just glad he's one of my friends or I'd have to hurt him."
Javin clutched his heart in a dramatic way. "You wound me with your words Lyra, but I can tell you only mean sincerity with them."
"Poor Javin, never getting any signs of affection from her." Chloe whispered to Marinette, who nodded back. Even though she'd just met him, she kinda felt like she could relate to him on a level.
"Andre, is Felix going to meet us at school?" Lyra asked the other boy who gave her a quick nod.
"Felix Agreste agreed to meet us for lunch today." He replied in a snobby voice before chuckling. "Honestly that guy needs to crack a smile once in a while."
Wait did he say Agreste? Does that mean this world has a Adrien here?
"Bridgette your face is turning red again!" Chloe said, smirking at her flustered friend. "Just the mention of your crushy-poo just makes you turn as red as Ladybug's jumpsuit."
"Wha-! I mean...huh!" Marinette fumbled to form coherent words as her friends laughed.
"Maybe you can finally get Felix to crack a smile today." Javin stuck his fingers between his cheeks and made a funny face. "I'd like to see him even laugh for once."
Andre clamped a hand on her shoulder. "Whatever you do Brid, just know we're going to be there with our constant support." Even seeing you try makes me happy. He thought to himself.
Marinette felt her face turn hotter at that comment. This Bridgette girl had so many supportive friends by her side. She wondered how she was doing over in her universe.
"Are you kidding me!"
Bridgette was in paradise, scratch that, she was in heaven! Tikki had said that Chat Noir dropped her off at the house of his closest friend and said that she would be looked after. What she didn't expect was to have a whole room full of space and fashion designs!
Tikki watched her charge dance around the room after she'd woken up. It was hard not to smile at how ecstatic she was about the different change.
"Look at her closet Tikki, she has so many clothes for me to try on!" She came out of the closet fully dressed. Her unkempt ponytails were brushed as best as she could get them. She wore a white top decorated with pink cherry blossoms and pink capris. On her feet were blue flats and she even found a jean jacket to wear as well.
"Wow I never seen you wear such vibrant colors Brid!" Tikki flew over and zipped around the outfit, admiring the cuteness. "They really bring out your eyes."
Bridgette laughed and cuddled her kwami friend. "I have to say, this Ladybug has impeccable taste in fashion. I would've loved to meet her and model her designs!"
"Maybe we will get to meet her, but you have to find a way back home first."
"I know," Bridgette placed her down as she grabbed what seemed to be the backpack hanging on the door hook. "But at least let me get used to this world first and check it out!"
With that, she whooped and ran out the door. Reaching the stairs, she slid down the banister and landed on the ground floor. Two people looked up from their breakfast to gape at the energetic girl.
One of them was a man with a rather large frame. He had tanned skin, brown eyes, and a kind smile. His brown mustache covered his lip and he wore a blue shirt.
The other was a pretty woman with short blue hair. She wore a white top decorated with cherry blossoms too. She was hold a plate of what seemed to be pastries.
"Oh Marinette, your up early this morning!" The woman exclaimed.
That must be the Ladybug's name! I like it! "Well I wanted to get a fresh start this morning and go on an adventure to school!"
The man smiled and sipped his coffee. "Well that's a good way to start the morning. A bright smile can brighten any day."
Bridgette grinned and snatched up one of the pastries off the plate and stuffed it in her mouth. "See you guys later!" She grabbed the door handle and ran down the streets of Paris, leaving Tom and Sabine to wonder where all that energy came from.
Different, but still the same school I'm used to seeing. Bridgette thought, gazing in awe at the large building. It took her a few minutes to find her way around, but that was the reason she'd woken up so early. That way, if she got lost, she didn't have to worry about running late. Luckily for her, the school was right in front of the Eiffel Tower. The Collège Françoise Dupont stared her right in the face as her eyes widen.
So what would Marinette do at this moment?
"Hey girl, what's up?"
Bridgette turned to see brown skinned girl with brown and red hair walking towards her. She wore black-rimmed glasses with a white spot on each side. Her outfit consisted of a white tank top underneath a plaid shirt with white, orange, and purple stripes; light blue jeans, and white sneakers with black tops.
"Hi bestie! How are you doing today?" She said, grinning widely at the girl, who gave her a weird look.
"Wow you are super active today." The girl said, raising an eyebrow. "Did you put sugar in your cereal this morning?"
"Nope! I just feel like a totally different person today!"
"Well whatever it is, try doing that to you-know-who." She pointed behind her to see the familiar blonde haired guy her friend crushed heavily on. Bridgette turned around and gasped as her cheek turned red.
He looked just like a younger, cheekier version of her Felix! Blonde hair, green eyes, and his dimples! Bridgette found herself giggling at how cute he looked.
"Hey Alya!" He said to the girl besides her, then turned to her. "Hey Marinette."
Her bangs formed a heart as her chest pounded. "GOOD MORNING TO YOU TOO!"
He was taken aback by her loud statement before smiling. "You seem chipper this morning."
"Well I did get a good night's sleep and plenty of breakfast." She replied, rocking back and forth. "So are you doing anything after school today?"
Alya's eyes widen at the boldness of her friend's request. Normally she would be a puddle of her own emotions and a babbling fool. But today she was actually asking her crush out!
Either the universe is imploding or Marinette isn't Marinette.
Adrien gave her a surprised look as well. "No, not really. What do you have in mind?"
Bridgette what are you doing?! This is obviously Marinette's crush, not Felix! Okay play it cool and just lightly tell him you want to hang out.
"WOULD YOU-!"
"ADRIEKINS!"
Bridgette's head whipped around so fast that she thought she broke her neck. Someone pushed past her and hugged this Adrien boy right in front of her! Her bangs formed angry, sharp points at this. How dare this witch push her out the way!
"Um...excuse me?" She tapped on the girl's shoulder. "I was talking to him."
The girl turned around and Bridgette felt her heart claw at her throat. It was Chloe, but if she was meaner and nastier looking!
"Ugh...Marinette can't you see that I'm trying to have quality time with Adrien?" She gave her a nasty glare. "Why don't you go run along to class like a good girl?"
Alya was about to intervene when Bridgette walked up to Chloe and gave her an equally scary glare. "And who died and made you the queen of everything? I was having a normal conversation with a boy, who frankly looks like he could do without your blonde hair up in his face, and you just barge in and tell me to leave?" She placed her hands on her hips. "You gotta a lot of nerve messing with me Bourgeois! Don't make me kick your butt in front of everyone."
By now most of the students were coming in and were aghast at the sight. Marinette Dupain-Cheng, the shy girl who didn't hurt anyone, was talking back to Chloe and even threaten to kick her butt!
Chloe's mouth dropped open as she released Adrien from her grasp. Her mouth still hung open as she walked up to Bridgette and got up in her face.
"What did you say?!" She said, her nose inches away from her face.
Bridgette challenged the glare. "You heard me bee girl, take your makeup and your phony purse and walk into school like a good girl."
Chloe's face turned red in anger as she scoffed at her. She walked towards the school, muttering under her breath as Sabrina followed her.
Bridgette hmph-ed and turned to see the crowd that had gathered around her. She shrugged her shoulders and walked into the school in a nonchalant manner.
"I think I might survive here after all." She said to herself, grinning even more.
So I got a lot of positive feedback for the first chapter so here's the second one! A lot of Marinette and Bridgette's friends don't hardly see the difference at all! Can they survive in each other's universes much longer?
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