A/N: Welcome to the third chapter! Waiting for the next season of this show is painful. I got so many idea's for stories, but I want new episodes. At the end of the chapter I'm going to be giving a small opinion of the last episode of the second season that involved Volpina. I was going to do this episode by episode, but wanted to introduce Kitsi a short time before Lila came, but still interacting with the other students.
A Fox's Tails: Chapter 3: Strike the Match
'Alright it's Friday!.' officially a week that she had been attending school. As she walked up the stairs she noticed the students were rather talkative. Yes student's talked, but this was especially more traffic than usual.
"Can you believe Lila knows Prince Ali? She's even flown on a private jet with him!" Rose was exceptionally excited as she told her friend Juleka her news.
'That's interesting.' Kitsi thought as she continued her search for her friends, Marinette and Alya.
"Why did Jagged Stone write a song about Lila? When he could have been writing about me!" Chloe fumed as she stomped down the hallway, Sabrina right behind her with small stack of books. They didn't even notice Kitsi, which for her was a bonus for not having to deal with Chloe and her attitude. Sabrina was okay, when she wasn't around the blond terror.
'Hm...' again she heard another story about this Lila. Though suspicious she continued on her search. Stopping as three more of her classmates passed by.
"Lila knows all the biggest Hollywood directors. She promised to mention me to Steven the Spielberg himself." Nino said as he spoke to Kim and Max.
"Private jets, songs, and Hollywood directors?" she blinked trying to wrap her head around what she was hearing, "Who is this Lila anyway?" and why was everyone talking about her in constant. Though the gossip of others shouldn't affect her so much, it was hard not to be affected when, no matter where she went someone was always talking about Lila.
Even during lunchtime students seemed drawn to Lila like moths to a flame. Everyone seemed awed and ensnared by Lila's tales of her life. Which seemed amazing to some, but for others...
"What's with the dark cloud hanging over? Still worried about your test?" though it was her third day she was already preparing for two different tests. One in Math and the other in Science. After her second class she finally found Marinette, who she found out, had come late to school. A habit of hers which she had soon learned about which resulted in seeing the shy girl usually asleep in class.
"Not even close. I can't even think about a test. Not with that happening?" that being the sudden arrival of a new student who had become one of the most popular figures in the school.
"You mean Lila? What about her?" she looked over at the new student as she sat a table surrounded by students who seemed to hang off her every word. Like a hurricane she blown in from Italy and instantly captivated nearly the entire school.
"What do you mean what about her? Have you not been listening to anything?" Marinette was a mixture of shocked and mortified emotion. "I've never been a private jet, or had a song written or know any directors in Hollywood." she gave a depressed sigh falling onto the table. It was her first day of school and Lila had become so popular.
Kitsi shook her head, "There's no use worrying about unnecessary matters. So Lila's popular. " if she went on bragging about so many different stories she would expect the same reaction. Which is the exact reason she wasn't telling anyone about it and chose to be seen as a middle class teen, "Plus she's new. Student's are usually interested when a new kid comes to school." Kitsi seemed to be one of the exception having only been mentioned in conversation after she fought with an akuma.
"But, Lila has such an interesting life. Traveling, meeting celebrities and musicians..." she bemoaned feeling another grim wave coming on, "She's even had a song written for her by Jagged Stone and knows Hollywood directors. Plus everyone really likes her." including most of her friends.
"I'm sure your life is pretty great too." Kitsi surmised cheerfully, "Especially..." she gave a quick sniff, "Since you smell like fresh cookies."
"That's no surprise. My parents own a bakery, our house is just above it." she explained ignoring the fact the new girl just sniffed her, "I usually smell like baking ingredients because I help them with orders so it tends to stick everywhere."
"You live in a bakery?" she gasped, "You're so lucky! I would love to live in a place that smelled like sweets all the time, though I would probably eat everything." her eyes were beaming with delight at the thought.
"Are you just saying that because I gave you cookies?" she questioned.
"No I'm saying that because it's true." she replied truthfully, "And because you gave me cookies." she admitted.
"You're a strange girl Kitsi, but your honest. I like that. Here." She pushed a box of cookies toward Kitsi, who smiled feeling warmth in her chest at being complimented and given more cookies.
"Arigato!" she smiled, 'I mean...Je vous remercie." she said in french.
"You been practicing?"
"Yeah I've been working on my French." especially since now her tutor gave updates to her parents about her progress.
" So what made you come to France?" she asked curiously.
"Well my mom is Japanese decent, but my dad is French descent." she said, " I came to France to gain some exposure to my French heritage. Plus I get to spend time with my dad when he's not traveling." she explained.
"I can understand that, I'm actually half French and half Chinese."
"Nǐ yībàn shì zhōngguó rén, zhè hěn kù." 'You're Half Chinese, that's cool."
"Huh?"
"Sorry I thought...I was speaking Chinese." she apologized.
"It's fine, I get a little embarrassed I don't speak it sometimes. But you sound very fluent."Marinette giggled, "So how do you like Paris so far?"
"I love it! It's cool and surprising. Also when I was coming in today I almost got flattened by this guy called Construction Man! Seriously what kind of guy goes around flattening people's property?" she pouted remembering nearly getting hit before being pulled to safety by the red clad hero with black spots.
"You must have run into an akuma." her voice was assuming, but held little doubt.
"Akuma? I was almost flattened by a demon?" she raised her eyebrows.
"Demon? No akuma's are people who have been transformed into villains by Hawkmoth."
'So Hawkmoth was a big deal.' he would have to be since Ladybug and Chat Noir were around. She needed to know more.
"Why is a half bird, half moth turning people into villains?" she questioned, though her tone was half serious when she asked.
"No, Hawkmoth isn't a half bird or half moth..." at least she didn't think, "He's a supervillain and sworn enemy of Ladybug and Chat Noir."
"...?...?..."
"I know it's a lot to take in. It's something that happens in Paris."
"I actually get it. I was just thinking about something and spaced out. Happens. Anyway what does this Hawkmoth want if he's going to so much trouble making people supervillains?" she replied, "Also I've lived in Paris for about two weeks so I have a vague knowledge of akuma's. Plus if you don't remember I fought an akuma."
"Right. Well he wants the miraculous that belong to Ladybug and Chat Noir."
"Miraculous?" so others knew about miraculous as well, this was perfect.
"It's the source of their powers. Whenever he transforms people it he makes them go after it after he transforms them into supervillains." Marinette explained.
"That sounds...awesome!" she exclaimed, "I mean it's bad to make people villains, but so cool because you get super powers!"
"Wait can he transform anyone he wants? Am I going to transformed into a villain?" she questioned looking around, "Actually that wouldn't be half bad if I get cool powers!" it was a mix of both curiosity and excitement.
"Well it's not that simple...Hawkmoth can only change people who have negative emotions and uses it to transform them. He basically turns them into his puppets."
"Oh." she seemed to understand, "Have you ever been transformed?"
"M-me. No...haven't been akumatized." thank goodness, "But a few students here have actually been." reluctantly she pointed out the students who had been had been victims of the akuma.
"Wow that was lot..." she blinked, almost everyone in her class had been turned into an akuma. Also she was relieved that Marinette hadn't been transformed into a akuma villain. Another reason she needed to make sure she was ready for when she met Ladybug and Chat Noir.
"Luckily Ladybug and Chat Noir arrived and help return them to normal." Marinette said with a reassuring smile if only to make Kitsi feel safe. But in truth even when she didn't get her miraculous and she knew little about akuma's, she wasn't exactly afraid or worried. Plus if it was dangerous her parents wouldn't have let her come to attend school.
"Wow so much stuff happens in Paris. Maybe I'll get to run into them again." she smiled, "Think they give me a photo. I told my parents about them."
"Who knows, strange things happen in Paris." she smiled, but the sound of later brought her attention back to where Lila seemed to be regaling students with more stories of her amazing life. Getting awes and looks of admiration from her peers.
"Ah, I'm doomed." Kitsi gave a sympathetic smile patting the girl on her back.
After lunch while Marinette was speaking to Alya, Kitsi sneaked off to the roof in order to converse with Whisp.
"So that's what I got." she replayed her conversation with Marinette.
"Can I be akumatized by Hawkmoth?" she suddenly asked.
"Normally yes, but now it's impossible." Whissp informed.
"Why?"
"Because you have me. Kwami's have the power to protect their users from other Kwami's. Ergo he can't harm you."
"Really?"
"Why do you sound disappointed? Do you want to be turned into a villain?"
"No...I was just curious that's all. I wonder what kind of powers I would have?" for what she learned the akumatized villains got their powers from which items the akuma possessed.
"For now focus on the powers you do have. Remember Hawkmoth is the enemy.'
"Got it." she nodded, "Maybe if I talk to Marinette some more I can get more information on these akuma's and maybe even Hawkmoth."
"It seems you like talking to that pigtailed girl all lot." Whissp teased as he mentioned Marinette.
"Who? Marinette? Why wouldn't I. She's just so...nice." she sighed about thinking about her classmate.
"Just nice?"
"Yeah she was the first person at school who talked to me and she showed me around school." she listed, "And she smells like baked goods~" she hummed the last part earning a look from her partner.
"Right...you're a strange human." Whissp commented shaking his head a bit.
"Just for that I'm not sharing these cookies with you." she closed the box of cookies.
"What? Hey!" after returning from the roof Kitsi found Marinette who seemed to have finished her conversation with Alya.
"So what class do you have next?"
"History. You?"
"Same." it seemed like their schedules aligned with each other. As they headed towards class the two began talking about homework and notes for the class. But into the second half of her conversation Marinette had stopped her eyes wide and mouth agape as she stared up the stairs.
"Something wrong Marinette?" she asked double backing, it was then she followed her shocked gaze to find what she had been gawking at. It was Lila leading or rather pulling Adrien toward the library.
"Where are they going?!" she finally spoke still in moment of shock at seeing the two together.
"I'm guessing the library." obviously, though she guessed it was more of them going somewhere together.
"What is Lila doing with the love of my life?!" she panicked.
'Love of her life?' Kitsi frowned feeling a tense in her chest. Not even a weak at the school she figured Marinette had a crush on the blond model. What girl at the school didn't? Well there were a few not taking by the blonds charm. Kitsi included.
"We have to stop them." Marinette said urgently.
"We do?" she arched her eyebrow.
"Who knows what she could be telling Adrien. She might be telling him more stories of her life and they could fall in love, move to Hollywood, and he'll forget all about me." her demeanor gloom at the thought of losing Adrien to Lila.
"Mari calm down." she gently shook her friend's shoulders to bring her back to reality, "You're worrying over nothing. I'm sure they're just studying. Plus Lila is new I'm sure Adrien is just being friendly."
"I have to make sure." Marinette seemed determined in her efforts to keep an eye on the two. Not wasting a moment she left Kitsi to follow the two into the library.
"What about history?" she sighed. She worried about her sometimes.
After school. Kitsi having decided to do a little patrolling while she had free time before she had to return home. She was still an unknown in the city of Paris since no one had even seen her yet. The first few days were practicing her powers and getting used to transforming. Now more comfortable she decided for one more day before she would jump into action and introduce herself.
Looking down from her perch she noticed something unexpected. On the sidewalk she spotted a familiar head walking along the street.
'Lila' the new student from Italy who had captivated the whole school with her amazing life and stories looked to be strolling down the street.
'Nothing concerning there.' she still had more time before she would change back and there was still parts of Paris that needed her attention. But as she was about to leave she noticed another familiar presence seconds later.
'Marinette?' there was her friend walking below. What she doing? Her mind thought back to earlier at school when Marinette had left to 'keep an eye' on Lila and Andrien. Was she still spying on the new girl. Kitsi had figured out her friend had a crush on the blond student, along with most of the girls in Paris. But this was borderline stalking.
'I need to keep an eye of her.' before she got herself in trouble.
Using the roofs she carefully followed the two students. After Lila made it across the street, Marinette right behind her.
The light changed people took to stopped before the it changed. As they hustled across the street Marinette suddenly stopped as some of her papers came loose and slipped to the ground. Only then the sound of a horn honking and the sight of a car speeding down the road took Kitsi's pressed her attention to her classmate.
"Marinette!" not even a second thought she jumped off the ledge of the building and went into a free fall. As the car neared Marinette was frozen in shock along with the world around her. Eyes widened as the car neared her features looking in horror. But when the hit finally came, Marinette did not feel pain.
People looked in shock at the middle of the road. But there was nothing.
Marinette opened her eyes only to find herself literally looking over Paris. The last thing she remembered was nearly being hit by a car.
"W-Who are you?" belle blue eyes looked into unbelievable gold irises of the one that saved her. At moment the figure didn't answer, they glided over the city for a couple more minutes before landing on a roof top. Once safely on the solid ground, Marinette was also released from the others hold. Her from moving a couple of spaces of a way.
"Who are you?" she repeated as she looked both suspiciously and cautiously of the masked individual.
'Say something, say something!'
"Are you an akuma?" the question hit a small nerve with Kitsi. Marinette thought she was a villain, though she guess it was always suspicious after the one's that popped up. As the seconds moved by she could see Marinette was waiting for an answer.
"I'm..." again she paused taking a deep breathe, "Kitsune." she replied, "My name is Kitsune." she repeated a bit more confidently, "I'm a new hero in Paris!" she said with calmed excitement. She didn't want to give herself away and if she acted like her usual self she would get caught.
"A superhero?" she didn't sound convinced, "Do you have a miraculous? Like Ladybug and Chat Noir's?" she questioned suspiciously. Kitsi had to admit this was a side she had rarely seen of the usually sweet and timid girl.
"I did just save you from getting hit by a car. Does that count?" Marinette still looked apprehensive of her motives.
"How do I know you aren't an akuma?" she questioned, Kitsune could see traces of fear in her eyes, "And your not trying to hurt me." she flinched back as Kitsune tried to move forward.
"I'm not an akuma. And I would never think of hurting you or any innocent civilian." she spoke truthfully, "I don't know how I can prove it too you. But know that I'll do my best to earn it." she gave a warm smile that seemed to catch Marinette off guard. Even if it was just a smile it was filled with an energy that hit her from just looking at it.
"I should probably get back." she spoke scratching her cheek, "Is there any place I can drop you off at?" she could at least offer her a lift, there was nothing wrong with that.
"...Well I need to get back to school. Think you get me there in time for last period?"
"I do believe school ended awhile ago." she pointed out the others little lie, "By the way you were moving I'm guessing you were following that other girl."
"I...ah...no I wasn't." she defended weakly, but she quickly folded under the heroines gaze, "I mean...maybe I was keeping an eye on her." she admitted with disappointment in her voice.
"And nearly got hit by a car." she pointed out, "Why were you following her anyway? Is she in danger?"
"Not...exactly." she scratched the back of her neck, "It's rather personal."
"Well I'm all ears." she wiggled her fox ears playfully, "And I am good at listening. How about we talk about it?"
"Are those real?" she was tempted to touch the triangular shape of white and deep orange that was Kitsunes ear.
"Their a bit sensitive, as much as I would like to oblige, it's best not to." she declined as politely as politely, sensing the question as the other stared at her animal appendages, "Maybe another time." Marinette blinked at the others accurate reading of what she was thinking, "Anyway let's chat about why you were following L...that girl?" Marinette watched as the fox themed heroine in dusk orange and white sat down on the ledge of the building.
Marinette seemed concerned, " I don't know if it's right to put my problems on someone I just met. Plus I don't like talking ill of others." she began.
"I don't mind. Sometimes talking about the problem is better than keeping it bottled in." Kitsune offered. After a moment of silence Marinette seemed persuaded to join her on the ledge, taking a seat at a good distance just in case.
"You might be right about that." she concluded, "Let's just say I'm growing rather peeved of certain rumors going around.." her eyes fell a bit showing her annoyance, "I was...trying to figure about the truth and that's why I was following her."
"Lila?" she blinked, "What do you have against her?" besides having interest in her school crush.
"Besides all the rumors going around about her. I can't speak on a much of them. But now she's going way overboard." her tone picked up, "I heard she was going to the park and meet with a...friend of mine."
"You mean Adrien Agreste?" Marinette looked more invested when the name of the blond model, Adrien, popped up in the conversation. She had been curious after Marinette had gone to spy on the two in the library and wondered what had been discussed.
"How do you..."
"Again ears." her ears flickered in reference, "As you were saying you we're worried about your 'friend'..."
"Yeah him...it's obvious she's trying to impress him with her stories about flying on private jets and meeting celebrities. But I know she's up to something sneaky."
'Oh Marinette...' she sighed. She was letting jealousy cloud her judgement and if she was not careful a certain 'villain' could try and use her emotions against her. But she would never let that happen.
"You seem concerned for your friend. Which is commendable to a point. But you shouldn't be following people around and listening in on private conversations. Which I'm pretty sure is illegal."
"This is not about Adr...I mean my friend." it was, "This is about that little show off going around spouting nonsense. She even said she's best friends with Ladybug." she frowned folding her arms.
'She was best friends with Ladybug?' that was something she needed to look into later.
"Listen, it's fine that you're concerned about your friend. But being overly suspicious of someone else doesn't help anyone. Let him make the decision about her." Kitsune advised trying to calm the other.
"I...I don't know if I can." she shook her head, "What if he falls for her and they become a couple and...and..."
"And if they do?" she cut in before she had a panic attack, "You can't control how a person feels or how they feel about others. It's obvious you really care for him and he should be very lucky to have a friend watching out for him. But sometimes there are things that need to be learned. Even if it hurts." she placed her hand on Marinette's shoulder drawing her gaze to yellow irises.
"I can sense you have a kind heart. Don't let other's problems change you." she gave a reassuring smile hoping her words reached her classmate. She didn't like people who bragged and boasted a lot, so she could sympathize at how her friend was feeling.
"Yeah, I get it." she seemed to relent. "I can't drive myself crazy just because I don't particularly like who one of my friends hangs out with." even if she bragged and openly flirted with the boy she liked.
"Good." she breathed in relief, "Now that that crisis has been adverted how about I drop you off some place safe?" suddenly the sound of a scream filled the air, with the sound of crashing.
"What was that?" using her advanced eyesight Kitsune looked into the city until she found the cause of the alarm.
"There's trouble downtown." she could see someone controlling ribbons wrecking the Paris streets and attacking innocent civilians.
'No doubt it's another of Hawkmoths akuma's' off all the times.
She turned her attention to Marinette.
"Listen I need to get you to safety."
"Huh?" before she could question it Kitsune had picked her up bridal style, much to the other's shock, "H-Hey...what are you..."
"Hold on!" with a jump she bounded off the roof with Marinette cradled in her arms.
"I'm going to take you someplace safe." if it was an akuma she had to make sure Marinette was as far away as possible. "Just hold on to me." Kitsune raced off with her added passenger. She lept over buildings and ran across rooftops clearing entire blocks in a matter of seconds. Until finally they landed on the rooftop of a bakery.
'This should be far enough.'
Are you alright?" carefully she set Marinette down on the roof,
"Fine...j-just...a little..." she caught her breathe. Even after the times she had been carried off from danger she was still getting used to it.
"Alright you stay here, I'm going to deal with villain downtown."
"Wait." Marinette called out, surprisingly halting the heroine's movements "Kitsune, thank you again...for saving me." Marinette gave a warm smile making her heart nearly skip a beat. It was a weird warm feeling in her stomach like it was on fire.
"It's no problem." she replied, "It's my job to keep the city safe. That especially includes the people." she added. With one last look Kitsune took to the railing before jumping off and heading downtown.
"Yeah..." suddenly something small and red popped out of Marinette's purse.
"Marinette who was that?" the small creature asked.
"She said her name was Kitsune and that she was a hero." though a part of her had doubts, "What do you think Tikki?"
"It is Marinette!" she exclaimed happily, "I could sense it! She is a chosen miraculous holder!" she beamed.
"Another hero in Paris?" she looked back out into the city.
"Looks like Ladybug and Chat Noir duo might become a trio." if she checked out, "For now we need to go take care of the akuma."
"What about Adrien and Lila?" didn't she want to finish her spying and make sure Lila didn't try anything. But then the words of Kitsune popped into her head.
"He'll just have to wait." she couldn't believe she was saying it, but something Kitsune said made her look at things in a different perspective on things with her two classmates. Had she just rushed in who knows what she might have done in her state of mind.
"Right now we there's an akuma we need to defeat."
"Tikki spots on!"
'Now Twisterina her miraculous!' Hawkmoth demanded.
This was an unforeseen turn of events. After transforming, Ladybug had raced downtown where the akuma had been causing havoc. The scene was a jungle of ribbons of various sizes and colors that wrapped around everything in a steel like grip.
As she searched for the owner she had attempted to make contact with her partner, Chat Noir, who had been late on arrival. Usually she wouldn't worry too much, but after the fourth try she became worried. She thought maybe he hadn't transformed yet or was preoccupied. Though even in the most dire situations she would always respond.
However she couldn't ponder much on the thought when she came face to face with the culprit. The new villain was calling herself Twisterina. Another unoriginal nicknamed villain courtesy of Hawkmoth. The akumatized ballerina by looks didn't seem threatening, until she actually tried acting her. Her powers came from the ribbons in her hair that were quick and powerful, even for Ladybug's yo-yo that could barely penetrate the steel like fabric.
She held her own for a good while before she found herself bound and tied up. Now she was at the mercy of the akuma and still couldn't reach Chat Noir. Even tied up she struggled and tried to break free, but found the ribbons wound tight in a steel grip. The akuma turned out to be an aspiring ballerina who had been embarrassed during a performance after one of her competitors ruined her dancing shows, preventing her from performing.
"Now Ladybug it's time for your swan song." she stated reaching for the hero's earrings.
"Sorry did I interrupt your act. My bad." a voice came up from above.
"Who are you?" the two looked at the newcomer as she sat on the beam. Falling back she did a flip landing onto the floor. Regaining her composure she took a casual stance, her tail giving a slight swish.
"Looks like I missed the last few acts, sorry to be so fox-shionably late." the female smirked as she strutted closer, "Got a bit lost."
"Let me introduce myself..." with a jump she dodged the ribbon that attempted to ensnare her leg. She glided backwards with ease, "Oh is intermission over?" again she jumped dodging two more ribbons.
"It's my first day." she smirked, using her legs she began a series of devastating kicks and strikes. Shuffling her feet she gave hesitant fake-outs to confuse the ballerina villain. With a flip and spin on her heel she dodged a series of strikes of a ballerina. With a turn one of the ribbons wrapped around her wrist.
Ladybug gave a silent gasp as she watched the newcomer in action.
'She's good.'
"Having fun?" she gripped the ribbon giving it a serious wraps before pulling tightly, "Because I sure am." using the ribbon as a hold to keep the akuma close. While tight, Kitsune was able to keep up her attacks. Landing duel hits and combos, while avoiding the ribbons trying to constrain her.
"Don't mock me!" she roar giving a swift spin to knock the heroine off, only to have her spin off gracefully like a scatter before coming to a stop. She took a deep exhale and breathed. Rotating her neck and arms her bones popped becoming less tense.
"Nice moves. Though your positioning could use a bit of work?" she pointed out.
"My positioning?" suddenly the newcomer appeared beside Twisterina who gave a startled gasp before she attempted to punch the fox themed hero, only to be blocked before she ducked giving a low sweep to knock the villain off balance.
"You have to watch foot placement. You left me a wide opening." with a motion of the ribbons she struck out against the other only to watch them vanish. "Also I would recommend some focus practice." she smirked further angering the ballerina who shook with anger with rising back up with a look of vengeance in her eyes.
"How dare you!" she gritted.
"Alright." she took her stance, her golden yellow eyes locked on Twisterina, "Round 2?" with a quick step she disappeared just as the attacks neared and crashed where she once was. The villain only blinked before doubling over.
Taking advantage of the villains distraction she landing another kick to her side. Even with her seemingly untouchable because of her ribbons like powers acting as shields and making her body intangible, each hit connected so fast and unpredictably, was feeling each hit as she continued her attack. Those on the side watched in awe and shock as the girl took on in close combat.
"Whoa." she ducked avoiding the huge mini ribbons that thrashed and striked out like snakes., "Guess we're getting serious." again the villain struck and swung out towards Kitsi who continued to duck, dodge, and flipped away from the attacks.
"I need to come up with another kind of offense." while her hits had been landing it became harder with the ribbons that struck out and blocked her attacks toward their owner.
'I think I have just the trick. Hold out your hands."
'?' confused she decided to listen to her partner and did the action, "Nothing's happening."
"Hold on, now close your hands, turn your fist over, and press them together.' replicating the action, 'Now focus.'
Closing her eyes she began to focus her energy, she needed something to help her. A orange energy filled her palms, retracting them apart suddenly a large orange staff was created.
"Whoa." she knew exactly what to do with it, giving it a quick spin she prepared to attack her opponent. But there was something strange about it, she she took a closer look at the staff and noticed the holes running up the side.
"A flute?" what was she supposed to play the villains a lullaby.
'Playing the notes allows you to create illusions. A signature style of the fox miraculous holder.' it was Whissp speaking to her.
'Illusions, that sounds cool.' she couldn't deny, "But wouldn't it also work if I just hit them over the head?"
'I'll make this as simple as possible. As the holder of the fox miraculous you must learn to utilize all your powers." Whissp provided.
"I guess I see your point." she looked down at the flute staff, though her eyebrows raised in doubt wondering what good was making illusions, "I'll give it a shot."
'Good. First try creating an illusion. Play the flute and make it appear.' Whissp instructed before going silent.
"I'll try." bringing the flute up she pondered what she should conjure first, since it was her first try she should shoot for something simple. With a deep breath she blew into the holes creating a tune. Twisterina, tired of being stalled, returned to her attacks sending a wave of ribbons toward the intruder. Using her staff or flute she regulated between playing the notes and swatting the ribbons away.
"Give up you little newbie! No one can defeat me!" she continued her assault forcing the her to retreat back and dodge the rock shattering strikes.
"Oh?" she smirked smugly leaning on her staff, "You might want to look behind you." she pointed.
"As if I fall for such a lame..." she didn't finish her sentence before a low growl filled her ear, slowly turning she came face to face with a fox, a giant fox!.
"What the...!" the creature roared knocking the ballerina back as it shook the room to it's core. With her distracted Kitsune used her staff to cut the ribbons holding Ladybug, freeing her. As she dropped lose she fell into the arms of none other than the fox themed heroine.
"Nice of you to drop by." she smirked flashing her white fangs.
"Um thanks." she said as she was being placed down.
"Hope I didn't cut into late. I had a little trouble outside." she sounded apologetic, yet still playful.
"Oh don't worry I was tired of being tied up." soon the sound of the villain gaining her momentum back broke their conversation, the fox illusion broken.
"No more of your foolish games! I will have both your miraculous!" she yelled the purple mask etched on her face.
"Looks like she's ready for the finale performance." and she was ready to give it to her.
"You got my back?"
"My first team up." she took her stance, "Sounds fun."
"So how do you usually defeat these villains?" she questioned.
"We have to find where the akuma is hiding. It's usually on an item the victim had before they got transformed." she explained, "I'm betting it's the ribbon around her neck." she motioned to the blue choker around her neck.
"I have a plan." leaning over she whispered something in Kitsune's ears.
"Ready?" just then the ballerina released another wave of ribbons toward the duo.
"Just leave it to me." with a spin of her flute various copies of Ladybugs were created all running in different directions with yo-yo's going at full spin. Twisterina looked over each one trying to spot the real Ladybug, her ribbons frantically snapping and attacking one after another watching as they either dodged or dispersed.
"Where are you you little pest!" like she hadn't heard that one before, "Don't think you can fool me with these idiotic illusions!"
"Lucky Charm!" throwing her yo-yo into the air, in a swarm of butterfly and light something was created and fell into her hands.
"A beaker?" what was she supposed to with it? Looking at the label she read;
'liquid nitrogen' of course!
"Kitsune we need to get rid of the ribbons so I can get a clear shot." if Chat Noir was here he could use his cataclysm and take them out. Unfortunately it looked like Twisterina was growing more upset with every second. And all of Kitsune's Ladybug illusions had been taken out.
"Found you!" with a evil laugh she controlled the ribbons to attack the two heroines.
At the last minute Kitsune used her flute to create decoys so they can find someplace to hide and regroup.
"Quick thinking."
"Don't thank me yet." she peeked out from behind the fallen concrete, " We're still trapped behind a rock and a hard place. As long as she has all those ribbons I can't get close enough to do real damage."
"Plus after using my Lucky Charm I won't last soon." she looked down at the beaker from her Lucky Charm, "If I could get a clear shot. But at this rate she has us dancing around like trapped rats."
"That's it!"
"What's it?" Ladybug questioned.
"It's all one big dance." she looked out from their spot to see the ways the ribbons moved about, when she crouched back she began to hum a bit, "She's moving her ribbons to music. Like a ribbon dance."
"If we follow the music, we can anticipate her movements and get close enough for you to do your thing."
"It's rather strange, but...we're running out of options." and time.
"Just follow my lead." raising her hands she extended it, palm open in offering for Ladybug to accept it, "Trust me." for a moment the female hero stared at the white and orange gloved palm. Then lifting her own she placed it all in Kitsunes hand.
"Then let's cut a rug."
To the villains surprise the two literally waltzed out from behind the wall. With a sneer the villain launched her ribbons toward the two.
"Here we go." As the first set came the duo moved glided to the left avoiding the attack. The second set came and they shuffled back before jumping to the right. For each set that came, they were met with dodges in forms of routine.
"What is happening?! How could they know my routine!?" she gritted.
"Kitsune it's working." the two continued with the plan, keeping with the steps of the music to anticipate the ribbons line of attack.
"I will not allow you to ruin my performance!?" in a fit of rage she sent every single ribbon toward the two heroines. They crashed into the concrete. When it looked like they had been defeated, it was discovered the two had bent and angled their bodies to where the worked around the ribbons. With Kitsune holding Ladybug in a graceful dip, her staff held in one hand and her other pressed against Ladybug's back. She could heal the heartbeat thumping in the other's chest.
"As much as I enjoyed our dance, it's time for grande finale. Ladybug." using her new sharp claws Kitsune shredded the surrounding ribbon, before using her strength to lift and threw Ladybug the final lapse through the remaining ribbons until she emerge right over Twisterina.
"Hey !" she threw the beaker at the villain who struck out breaking it. The chemical inside burst out covering the ballerina in the sub zero chemical began to fill the room. Kitsune raced over and with slide caught Ladybug before pulling her close and wrapping herself around the heroine. When the cold cloud dispersed everything in the room had become frozen, even Twisterina was now a frozen statue along with her ribbons.
From a mound on the floor, it shook and moved before melting away. Heat radiated off of her body keeping the chemical from turning the two heroines into frozen popsicles.
"You okay?" she looked down at Ladybug who was still pressed rather close to the fox heroine. Blue eyes opened and looked up see golden yellow staring down at her.
"Yeah...I'm good." there was a moment of silence before Kitsune stood, helping the other heroine stand. The fox themed female shook off the remaining icicles from her fur.
"Looks like someone got cold feet." Kitsune poked at the now frozen ribbons, "Guess there will be no encore." with a jump she landed in front of the frozen villain, grabbing the choker she tossed it to Ladybug.
Catching the blue ribbon she ripped the ribbon in half releasing a black butterfly floated out.
"That's enough evil for you little akuma!" using her yo-yo she captured the dark butterfly.
"Bye-bye butterfly." with a click she released the newly purified akuma.
"Miraculous Ladybug!" throwing the lucky charm in the air it dispersed in a burst of lights and ladybugs that flew over fixing the damage and removing the ribbons and ice created by the villain. Twisterina was then surrounded by purple smoke, returning her to her civilian form.
'Belle?' she was the villain. She must have gotten transformed after the incident in the gym. Guess it was true how Hawkmoth operated.
"Are you okay?"
"T-Thank you." she said rather timidly, "What happened? How did I get here?"
"You were akumatized by Hawkmoth. But it's okay now."
"Thank you Ladybug." she smiled to the heroine who returned one of her own. She then turned her attention to Kitsune.
"Kitsune. I'm new." she extended her hand out, "Sorry if this is a strange way for a first meet up."
"Ladybug, I wasn't expecting to meet a new hero" she lifted her hand to meet Kitsune's "Especially another miraculous holder."
"You and me both. This was my first time fighting and it was awesome!" she seemed rather excited and energetic, a complete 360 from her behavior during battle.
"Well I'll admit I was a bit suspicious having another hero pop up. But you did save my life. Thanks."
As Ladybug came out of the building they were meet with a slew of reporters and fans who had witnessed part of the battle before Ladybug and Twisterina went into the building and it became cocooned in ribbons.
Camera flashes, videoes recording, and the reverb of cheers and questions filled the air. Reporters were in front asking questions to Ladybug about the fight and many congratulating her for saving the day again.
The heroine only smiled, waving to the crowd when suddenly a beeping noise caught their attention. Kitsune had volunteered to take Belle back explaining she wasn't ready for cameras and reporters just yet. Though a bit confused, she understood.
"Looks like I'm about to turn back. Better head off." though it was a bit hard with fans and reporters blocking her.
Suddenly a musical tune filled the air before a line of smoke circled around them, creating a smoke screen that surprised and shocked the crowd. When the smoke disappeared Ladybug was gone leaving a stunned crowd.
On top of a nearby roof the two heroines looked over the edge at the people. During the smoke screen Kitsune managed to move both of them out of the line of questions from the story hungry reporters. It was like having a mob of Alya's.
"That was quick thinking. You're just full of surprises." Ladybug seemed impressed which earned a smile from the newcomer.
"Glad to be of service. But we'll have to finish this later." the beeping continued to count down, "Looks like you're about to lose your spots."
"Right. Time to bug out." with one final look she swung away into the city.
"No problem. Ladybug." with that Kitsune jumped off the roof and disappeared into the city. As she traveled over the roofs her thoughts were literally racing.
She smirked a bit. She didn't expect her meeting with the hero of Paris would be so big. Let alone teaming up with her to face an akuma.
"I still didn't get a picture." she 'tsked' as she headed home. Maybe next time.
In the end she landed in the park, finding a secluded area the final beep signaled and she de-transformed into her normal, civilian self.
"That was amazing!" she was still coming down from the rush of turning into Kitsune and saving someone. Marinette. And on top of that she had teamed up with Ladybug and defeated a akuma.
"Glad you think so!" Kitsi was greeted as Whissp appeared out of the necklace. You're really getting the hang of this aren't you Kit."
Kitsi blinked for a couple of times before a smirk appeared on her lips, "I will definitely meet the challenge! Plus practicing has paid off. I even saved Marinette in front of other people and did you see the look in her eyes. Plus I fought with Ladybug."
"That's the spirit." Whissp seemed impressed with Kitsi's enthusiasm, "But remember what I said about getting ahead of yourself. You're still new at this and I don't want to have to wait another century to find another partner."
"Don't worry it'll take a lot to get rid of me. Like you said we're partners for life." as she walked along the park path, it's was late in the afternoon so it was fairly full given time, "Who knows after this maybe I'll even get to work with both Ladybug and Chat Noir! We could become a trio!" in her energy filled cheer she bumped into a trashcan sending it falling to the ground.
"Oops!" she rushed to pick up the trash receptacle, unless she wanted a ticket for littering.
'?' she spotted something that had rattled can. Reaching inside she pulled out something big and rectangular.
"A book?" who throws a book away. It looked rather thick, but clean and well taken care of.
Opening the it she found herself staring at pictures, "They kind of look like superheroes." flipping through the pages she found herself oddly engrossed in the different characters. Turning the page she found another one and her eyes widened a little.
'Those spots and that design.'
"Ladybug?" the black dots with the red background pattern reminded her of the small insect. Plus the ninja gear was also an added effect that drew her eyes. It was a complete difference from the heroine she saw literally plastered all over Paris.
"Digging through the trash?" Whissp landed on his partners shoulder ,"What did you find?" she questioned.
"This cool book with pictures that look like heroes or ninjas." she flipped another page, "Who's this?" she pointed to the female dressed in orange.
"That's the fox miraculous holder how is it you can't recognize your own hero persona?" Whissp surmised looking at the page.
"Hey I just got you three days ago." she defended, "Plus I didn't look anything like this!" the girl in the photo had a different hair style and the clothing wasn't remotely similar either.
"Well of course not that is one of the past Volpina's." Whissp commented explaining how throughout the ages since the miraculous have been around there have been different users, "But finding this book is a big point boost. This is a special book and if someone threw it away it's your luck! Congrats!"
"Well that's good. Where did someone get a book like this? Why would they throw it in the trash it's so cool!" she blinked looking at the pages. "These are actually pretty good illustrations. I should show this to Marinette and..."
"You will not!" Whissp declined sitting on the book, his yellow eyes meeting Kitsi's maroon ones, "You cannot show this book to any of your classmates or civilians for that matter. This book is to only be seen by miraculous holders. Which is a bonus for us because someone was careless enough to throw it away." he sounded excited as he floated over the pages of the book and explained the need to keep from others. Adding that now that she was a superhero and could not reveal her secret identity to civilians.
"Why is this book so special that I can't show it?" Kitsi defended, "Plus I don't even think someone can read this. Everything's in a this code or foreign language." she traced her finger over the odd letters or symbols.
"It's easy to figure out. Showing the book means not only you or others are at risk if they see it and figure out its existence. Plus there's forces out there looking for the knowledge in there and will stop at nothing to get it." Kitsi gave a gulp imagining that if someone bad or evil got their hand on the book they would be in deep trouble.
"If you say so." she was still new to the whole superhero business so she couldn't argue with her new partner, "I guess it's best to hold to it since it has information on miraculous."
"This book contains great information that should be guarded. For now you must keep the book safe and out of the wrong hands." though she had more question to what exactly the book was, she nodded understanding her partners worry. Closing the book she placed it in her backpack.
"It should be safe at my house. We can look at it more after school." Speaking of which she needed to get back to class. Whissp took a place in the pocket in Kitsi's overalls.
"Remember do not show that book."
"Okay, okay. I'll keep it safe. But know I'm very adamant about this secrecy thing." she clasped her bag closed, "But you're going to have to tell me more on this book." she added.
"First, have any more spicy treats? I need to rebuild my strength." he sprang up like a new chicken surprising Kitsi who watched him float and spin about, "Can I have some more spicy candy?" Reaching into the pouch in her bag she pulled out her candy pouch.
"Have at it." not even a second later the little fox had literally jumped into the bag of it's new favorite treat and began rummaging through the candies searching out the spicy ones.
"I take it that you liked them." that was an understatement.
"Of course." he mumbled through his eating, "You know I love heat and spicy foods!" he exclaimed, "The hotter the better." he took another candy and reveled in the spicy flavor on his tongue.
"Right. You seem to like raiding my stock at home." she smiled seeing the small creature literally gabbling the treats up, "You can have more later. For now I need to get back home."
"Fine." Whissp jumped from the pouch and returned to the pocket, "But remember..."
"Right the book." she smiled understanding and wouldn't argue anymore, even if she still had reservations, "Now I need to get home before Andrew calls the police. Or worse my parents." with the book in hand Kitsi began her way out of the park.
After returning home Kitsi had excused herself to her room, though not before explaining how she had been at the library studying. After few apologies she reassured the head butler that she was fine and would be more careful with her time management.
"Speaking of which, I believe there was mention of more of that delicious spicy candy!" he licked his lips at the thought of the burning hot treats before rubbing his stomach.
"Of course." food first. Walking over to a large cabinet she turned the handle and slide the door open. Finding the right shelf she pulled out a bag of the spicy Japanese Flavored Candies with the other flavors in the mix. Walking over to the bed she jumped on the round mattress. Crawling to the middle end of the bed she pulled the book in front of her and sat the bag of candy on the opposite end. Opening to book she turned to a non-specific page before taking a candy and popping it in her mouth. So sooner Whissp came flying over to sit on the book.
"So what's first?"
"Well first spicy candy!" Kitsi gave another airless sigh, reaching into the bag she pulled out a spicy candy ball, handing it to her partner who surprisingly didn't swallow it whole like before. This time he nibbled and chewed on the orb, "I really hit the jackpot!"
"I can see that." she giggled a bit, going back to the book she began looking through the pages of the book, "So what's the deal with this book?"
"Well remember how I told you that you were chosen to help Ladybug and Chat Noir to stop Hawkmoth." he recapped before suddenly floated upwards before landing on Kitsi's shoulders " Turn the pages a bit." curiously Kitsi began turning the pages, one at a time until Whissp told her to stop.
"There. That's Hawkmoth." the Kwami pointed to the illustration of a man with what looked like a butterfly mask, "He's the reason the miraculous have come out of slumber. He's the one going around turning citizens into his own villains."
"Him? But...why is he in this book?" wasn't this a book of superheroes?
"That I can't say." Whissp informed almost sadly, "The only thing I can say is that if it's who I think it is then it's lucky we did find this book."
"I'm still confused on this." she picked up the book and flipped through the pages until she found the page with the fox miraculous, "Like what does this even mean? It looks like either code or all the foreign languages merged together."
"Hard to say. For now focus on developing your powers. You, or rather we, can figure out the book after that." she still had more questions than actual answers, but she could see each time she asked something more curiosity and confusion emerged. So reluctantly she closed the book with a silent sigh and placed on the side.
"Well I need some more information." If she was going to figure this out she had to get better acquainted with the heroes of Paris. At this point she knew little to nothing about the two heroes or akuma's in general. "The best place to get information on a hero is on the web." luckily she knew just the place, "The Ladyblog." with her phone she pulled up the homepage and began scrolling through the various tags.
"Ladyblog?" Whissp questioned as he looked at the home page, "So those two are the new ladybug and cat miraculous holders. Interesting." Whissp seemed interested seeing the new holders.
"This blog is run by one of my classmates, she posts everything and anything about Ladybug and Chat Noir." she scanned through all the post, comments, videos, and it a perfect place to find information about the two.
"Look there's even a video of Lila." she clicked on the video, which showed the transfer student talking about how Ladybug had saved her life and how they were best friends.
'Me and Ladybug, we're like this.' she twisted her fingers together into a close bond. Though it sounded more like boosting if she ever saw it.
"A another friend of yours?"
"Hardly." she paused the video, "She's a new transfer student from Italy. She just came to school and everyone's been talking about her and how amazing her life is." she frowned a bit as she scowled through the blog.
"Even Marinette has become obsessed with her. Though for different reasons." mostly because she had been flirting hard with her quote unquote 'love of her life'.
"Oh? Could it be your jealous." Whissp snickered seeing a moment of shock on his partners face.
"Nani? Me, Jealous? Why? Because of Lila? No way." she scoffed at the idea. Just because Lila was popular and people talked about her and she had an amazing life.
"Really, because it sounds like you don't like this Lila girl and the attention she's getting." Whissp pointed out.
"Not even." she shook her head, "Plus she brags why too much and I don't know...I get this weird feeling something isn't right."
"Sure it isn't jealousy?" Whissp teased earning another denial from Kitsi.
"I'm not jealous. I just don't like people who brag just to make themselves look good." she closed the book, "Anyway I have homework to do. So unless you know about 18th Century history or particle physics." unfortunately being a hero doesn't get you excused from class work. Especially when you had to keep it a secret.
"Okay Kit, oh what does this do?" he floated over a long device with various buttons.
"That's the..." before she could finish the curious Kwami had did a flip with karate kicking one of the buttons that activated the television in the middle of the floor couch.
"Remote." she shook her head a bit. Whissp had proved to be very curious in touching anything in her room. And she meant everything. She had no problem with it only to the fact that she wished he would ask her before hand.
"Whissp what did I say about touching random things?" but the kwami seemed more invested in pushing the buttons on the remote to flip through the hundreds of channels. Clicking the scroll button with his tiny foot.
"I think I'm getting the hang of this." with another click the channel changed to the news station.
"Looks like you and Ladybug hit it off well." Whissp commented as he watched the news feed after the akuma attack which also showed Ladybug waiving to the reporters and civilians as they congratulated her.
"You think so? I was nervous really." during the fight with Twisterina, as Kitsune she felt stronger. Yet on the other hand as Kitsi she felt like her stomach was housing hundreds of butterflies. Especially when she was around Ladybug. She was probably just worried she would make a mistake or that she would stack up next to Paris's beloved hero who had defeated dozens of akuma's and saved countless people almost everyday.
"You were a bit sloppy when it came to using the flute, but with enough practice you'll get there." Whissp again turned his attention to the television, "You also choose a nickname. Not the original one though. Kitsune?"
"Well Volpina is okay, but Kitsune sounds cooler to me." she smiled, "It also means fox in Japanese." she added.
"I guess. Plus it does sound like a superhero name. So I suppose it will have to stick since it's already out there." so it was settled.
"Also why is our weapon a flute?" she questioned, "I mean the power of illusions was cool and all, but wouldn't me just hitting them work just as well?"
"The flute has been a staple in all fox miraculous users and crucial to their powers. Your one of the first holders whose had this much to say about it." Whissp commented.
"I said it was cool, but" she began, "Ladybug has her yo-yo and Chat Noir has his baton. Plus there's also Lucky Charm that gives Ladybug a special item to defeat the akuma and Chat Noir's Cataclysm that lets him destroy anything he touches." she said excitedly.
"So what does Kitsune have? What's her special move?" she asked looking at her kwami to answer.
"What did I say about getting ahead of yourself. Maybe once you've mastered your weapon and focused less on others you could figure out your 'special move'" Whissp replied flippantly his tail swishing slowly behind him.
"Oh come on tell me, tell me. What's my special power? Please! Kanari shite kudasai!" she pleaded to the little kwami who just continued to play with the television, "One lesson at a time Kit."
"Fine be that way." he was so lucky she had homework. But something continued to nag at her brain.
'If the book was so important, why would they throw it in the trash?'
Meanwhile on the other side of Paris...
"Plagg, did you see what happened to the book?" Adrien was freaking out as he searched frantically through his bag trying to find the book he had 'borrowed' from his father's safe, "Did you take it?" he questioned dumping all his books out on the table.
"Of course not!?" the black cat kwami of destruction retorted as he snacked on his favorite cheese of the long couch.
"If my dad finds out it's missing will have something worse to deal with than Hawkmoth." and that was not good for anyone.
"You need to relax." Plagg mumbled swallowing another piece of cheese, "How about some television?" the little ball of destruction did a jump ignoring his partners uninterest as he continued to look for the book. Descending Plagg pressed the remote that clicked on instantly showing the news.
"Plagg now is not..."
"In today's news Ladybug saves Paris with the defeat of another akuma." the reporter said.
"What?!" this tore the heroes attention away from his search and towards the television screen where the news showed Ladybug who had just defeated another akuma.
"When did this happen?" how had he not known about another akuma attack, "PLagg did you know about this?"
"Why is it you think I know everything. I've been having to deal with your issues, I can't keep track of everything?" he said rather annoyed at the others constant questioning.
"Plagg this is serious?!" Adrien said seriously, "Ladybug had to fight an akuma without Chat Noir. How am I going to explain myself?"
"Maybe if you hadn't been focusing on that new girl you wouldn't have missed the akuma attack or lost the book." Plagg mentioned biting into a piece of cheese.
"I didn't lose the book." he mumbled, "Besides I was getting to know Lila. It was completely innocent."
"Oh yeah." the kwami rolled his eyes, "You're seriously oblivious when it comes to girls. It's kinda sad, though a bit funny." he shook his head with a humored laugh.
"Oh come on Plagg, Lila was just being friendly."
"Yeah." he sigh sarcastically, "I love superheroes. A girl doesn't have to wear a mask to be a amazing." he mocked in a girly voice as he teased the blonde model.
"Quit it Plagg. Lila was just being...nice. I guess."
"Of course she was." he groaned again, "Isn't the only reason you were talking to that girl was because she's 'best friends' with Ladybug." he used air quotes with his stubby arms.
"N-No...not really..."
"You're a terrible liar." the kwami chewed, "Isn't it time for your nightly patrol. Wouldn't want to miss another date with Ladybug." he teased.
"Fine. But we're going to discuss this later." Adrien stated having too much on his mind to argue with his kwami, "Plagg, Claws out!"
"Hey Tikki what do you think of Kitsune?" Marinette asked as she stood on her balcony.
"What do you mean Marinette?"
"At first I thought she was one of Hawkmoth's akumatized villains." she admitted, "But after seeing her in an actual fight. She has quite skilled. If she hadn't shown up Hawkmoth might have gotten my earrings." it that was an unnerving thought, "You said you sensed her miraculous, right Tikki?"
"Yep we Kwami's have a kind of connection with each other. So we can sense when another is near. As soon as I saw her I could sense she was a true miraculous holder." she said with a cheery smile on her face, "This is great Marinette!"
"You think so?"
"Yes! With another miraculous holder would help in defeating Hawkmoth!"
'Right strength in numbers.' Marinette thought, With one more hero meant more people to help counteract the akuma. Plus it would help free up the time and take some of the load off with the hero workload.
"I think your right Tikki. Kitsune might have come at a perfect time." Marinette agreed, "Anyway it's almost time for nightly patrols."
"Maybe you'll get to see Kitsune again."
"Who knows. I'm more concerned about seeing a certain missing Chat." she said seriously, "He didn't show up during the akuma attack or answer my calls."
"Tikki Spots On!" Marinette transformed into Ladybug.
"He better have a good explanation for being late." using her yo-yo she left off into the city and prepared for the nightly patrol of Paris.
To Be Continued...
A/N: Okay so my opinion on the Volpina was a mix of emotion. Like many fans I was expecting to see another miraculous holder and character to the show. Not even six minutes into the episode, well more like when I first saw Lila, I had my suspicion this was going to take a complete left turn. So spoiler alert if you read any further. First off Adrien is one of the most oblivious person. Shouldn't he be wondering why his dad has a book about miraculous in a safe behind the painting of his wife. Also I'm pretty sure I saw the peacock miraculous next to her picture. Next a new girl comes to school and suddenly a bunch of rumors start going around about her. And everyone believes them right off the bat with no proof or evidence. If she's new how did Ladybug save her life, but there's no mention of the incident or villain? The other rumors are highly debatable too. Also when they show Lila outright flirting with Adrien, I'm thinking, 'God another Adrien fangirl' (insert groan and head shake). Also I'm an avid AdrienxMarinette fan, but Marinette seemed a bit possessive over a boy she has yet to admit her feelings too. I mean yes you can be jealous, but let's face it Marinette's behavior concerning Adrien come into question in some episodes. Like in the episode, Copycat, where she stole his phone and has a huge day planner with Adriens schedule.
Getting back to the episode my thing about this episode was the fact of how upset I was with the new character Lila. She comes off as a manipulative liar who makes up stories to make herself look better than she possibly is. While in a sense I could overlook this, but she takes it a step further. The other rumors, which she no doubt started, couldn't compare to the gravity of pretending to be a superhero. But she takes it a step further by buying a fake miraculous just to impress a boy she just met. She was pushing it by saying she was Ladybugs best friend, but then to have the nerve to not only claim to be the descendant of a vixen superhero, but then to badmouth Ladybug because she figured out Adrien has a crush on her. At that point she basically screwed herself. Marinette didn't even have to do anything after that because others would have figured out her bs. Also Adrien lost some points with me because not only is he believing this, considering he is Chat Noir, who literally owns one of two most powerful miraculous besides Ladybugs. I also want to know how Lila could read the name of the fox miraculous holder when it's literally written in code.
But what I don't like is that Adrien is letting her say these negative things about Ladybug when it's pretty obvious he has feelings for her. It's like when he let's Chloe asks bratty only because she was his first best friend. But he just met Lila, what possible reason does he have to let her pull him along. Besides being too naive. Also Lila is a horrible liar. Both morally and literally. First you steal the book and then dump it in the trash. Sooner or later, Adrien would have noticed it was missing and put two and two together to figure out who took it. Though if he hasn't figured out Marinette is Ladybug by the hair alone I doubt it.
I could go on and on about things that ticked me off in this particular episode most of which involves my utter dislike of Lila right off the bat. But to the chapter...
Kitsi essentially comes in hearing all the rumors involving another new student named Lila. Unlike Marinette and most other students Kitsi doesn't over react to her, but still feels suspicious concerning the rumors. I wanted her hero persona Kitsune and Marinette's meeting to be both realistic and a bit silly as well. Kitsi's see's Marinette as one of her closet's friends and doesn't like what the Lila situation is making her act in turns of her feelings involving Adrien. Now I was going to have Kitsi confront Lila in a since on her rumors, basically asking her questions to see if she could back them up. Kitsi doesn't like people who brag only for the sense to make themselves feel superiors. In the end she saves Marinette who is spying on Lila and at this point trying to get the Miraculous Book. Kitsi ends up saving Marinette almost being hit by a car and officially introduces to Marinette. I would also suspect that Marinette, being Ladybug, wouldn't trust Kitsune right off the bat as a new hero. Since akuma's seem to pop up so easily it would be suspicious if one suddenly appeared. If only Adrien had the same mind set when Lila told him she was a miraculous holder. Plus besides that most people don't know there are other miraculous besides the main 2 belonging to the heroes. And Hawkmoth and Fu, but again no one knows that.
Discussing the fight scene. Kitsi is rather weird in her own right and she is a legitimate fighter, so using a weapon that only creates illusions wouldn't exactly be her first choice. But if used correctly having the power to create illusions could be very beneficial when needing to confuse enemies and make an escape. I got the idea for the dance in battle from a picture I saw on tumblr of Volpina dipping Ladybug, when the expectations for the character was very much high. And for those who might not have guessed Twisterina was the girl Kitsi tried to help in the first chapter. Finally when it comes to Kitsune's character she doesn't really want to be in the spotlight. Yes being a hero is something special for her, but Kitsi is a bit self concious of her own strength. But as Kitsune she is more open with a mix of both Ladybug and Chat Noir personalities thrown in, but still holding onto her playfulness even while fighting.
Finally to the last parts of the chapter. I think that kwami's can sense when other miraculous holders have been activated and when they are close. Meaning they should know who each other's holders. But that would be too easy, so will just keep it at vague sensing. In the end Kitsi as the book, Marinette forgot about the book, and Adrien is going to have to either play dumb or confess to having lost the book. Which I'm still wondering why he still hasn't questioned why his father has the book. Again I didn't want to introduce Lila too early, but I felt it would help move the story along. I was going to do a small review next chapter, but decided to do it now to get it out of the way. Now I just have to write how Kitsi will approach the Lila situation.
Thank you all for reading and please don't forget to review.