Ladybug and Cat Noir burst through the doorways, running outside towards the whale tank.

"Ladybug! Over here!"

Ladybug stopped and looked around. She saw Chloe and Sabrina trapped in a glass tank in the stands.

"Ladybug, remember me? You're biggest fan! Hurry up and get me out of here already!" demanded Chloe.

"Sorry Chloe, there's no time," apologised Ladybug running past her.

"You're probably safer in there anyway," added Cat Noir, chasing after Ladybug.

"Unbelievable. Ladybug! Get back here right now! Don't you know who I am?!"

Ladybug and Cat Noir stopped at the edge of the whale tank, which was now teeming with all of the other animals from the aquarium as well. Sea Queen was standing on the back of the whale.

Sea Queen! Take their Miraculouses! Do it now!

Sea Queen raised her hand and fired shot after shot of blue light. Ladybug jumped up and Cat Noir cartwheeled out of the way.

"The akuma is in her hairtie. I need a distraction," she called to him. Cat Noir grinned at her, then stumbled backwards to avoid a burst of light. He ran forward and jumped up high, landing on a 5m diving board that hung over the tank.

"Hey Sea Queen," he yelled. "What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved! Get it? Waved!"

"Oh brother," groaned Ladybug. She held her yoyo in front of her, then threw it up into the air. "Lucky Charm!" The yoyo spun around at the top of the string, glowing as it released a cloud of ladybugs. The ladybugs spiralled together, then glowed brightly, forming…

"A hula hoop? What am I supposed to do with this?" murmured Ladybug, catching the hoop as it dropped down in front of her. Her eyes darted side to side, and lit up on the hula hoop and her yoyo. "I need something else, come on, think!" She looked around, past the stands, the tank; her eyes lit up on the diving board. "Of course!"

Ladybug ran forward just in time to watch Cat Noir launch himself off the diving board towards Sea Queen. She shot a burst of blue light at him, and he quickly deflected it with his staff, however the blast knocked in off course and he went flailing into the water. Under the surface all of the sea creatures circled around him as he burst through to the surface. He turned and saw Sea Queen streaming towards him, riding on the back of the whale.

"Oh man, I'm in trouble," he mumbled nervously.

"Cat Noir!" He turned to see Ladybug throw a hula hoop into the air. With her other hand she flung her yoyo forward and up over the diving board. The end of the yoyo caught the hula hoop, and she held it there.

"Through here, hurry!" she yelled.

Cat Noir extended his staff into the tank. It hit the bottom and kept extending, sending him flying up into the air. He let go of his staff, stretched his arms out in front of him and dove through the hoop, landing with a graceful roll near the edge of the tank. The whale had launched itself into the air after him, and became stuck in the hoop. Sea Queen was sent flying forwards, and crashed unceremoniously to the ground. Ladybug drew back her yoyo, pulling the hula hoop free of the whale, which dropped back into the tank, causing a small tidal wave. Ladybug unhooked the hula hoop from her yoyo, then flung the latter forward to wrap around Sea Queen, who was pushing herself up onto her hands and knees. Ladybug tugged the yoyo back and Sea Queen fell down at Cat Noir's feet. He grabbed the hairtie and ripped it out of Sea Queen's hair, throwing it to Ladybug, who caught it and smashed it between her hands. A small purple and black butterfly flew out of the shattered sea shells.

"Show's over akuma", said Ladybug, swiping her finger across her yoyo. The yoyo opened like two wings, which disappeared as the yoyo started glowing white from inside. Ladybug let the yoyo drop down, then started swinging it faster and faster. She pulled the still spinning yoyo back, then pitched it forwards, catching the akuma in the light. The two wings snapped shut over the akuma, trapping it inside the yoyo.

"Gotcha!" said Ladybug, pulling the yoyo sharply back into her hand. She gently tapped the top of the yoyo, opening the two wings and releasing the now purified creature.

"Bye bye, little butterfly," whispered Ladybug, watching the tiny white creature flutter up and out of sight. She then threw the hula hoop into the air as she cried "Miraculous Ladybug!" The hula hoop burst into a circle of light, which formed a cloud of ladybugs. The creatures swarmed through the aquarium, freeing everyone from the glass tanks and returning all of the animals to their exhibits.

Sea Queen dropped to her hands and knees as she transformed back into Coralie, looking around herself in confusion.

You may have won this time Ladybug, but I assure you I will rise from the depths and take your Miraculous!

Cat Noir stepped forward to Ladybug and they fist bumped. "Pound it!"

Cat Noir's ring started beeping at an increasing rate, reminding him that he was running out of time. With an impish grin he grabbed Ladybug's hand, raised it to his lips and kissed her knuckle gently.

"Cat Noir!" she stammered, snatching back her hand.

"Until next time, m'lady," he bowed deeply, then jumped back, launching himself into the air and over the roof of the aquarium.

"Honestly, that cat," she sighed, watching him disappear over the rooftop, before turning and jogging back inside before she too changed back.


Marinette crouched down in front of the penguin exhibit, watching the tiny birds waddle around. Suddenly she felt Alya grab her shoulders and pull her to her feet.

"Hey, Alya! Wha—aaah, I um, you uhhh, Adrien, hi!" babbled Marinette, immediately losing the power to speak coherently. She smiled at the blond boy dumbly.

"Hey, are you guys doing your report on the penguins? They're pretty cute, huh," smiled Adrien.

"Yeah! Cute. You are. I MEAN THEY ARE! I mean, ummm," Marinette trailed off with a nervous laugh. Adrien gave her a confused smile.

"How's it going with the octopus?" chimed in Alya. Marinette shot her a grateful look.

"Actually, I changed my mind about that," said Adrien, running his hand through his hair. "I'm not really a fan of them anymore. Maybe I could do my report on the penguins too. Oh, but there can only be two people per animal".

Marinette lost the ability to talk altogether.

"No, that's totally cool. I really wanted to write my report on seahorses, but" Alya shoved Marinette forwards. "Marinette wanted to write about the penguins, maybe you two could work together?"

"Is that okay with you, Marinette?" asked Adrien, looking over to her. Alya winked at Marinette over Adrien's shoulder as she walked away.

"Yeah, great! That sounds great! Do you want to come over to my place after school to work on it?" she babbled.

"Sure," smiled Adrien, turning his attention back to the penguins.

Marinette thought she might burst with happiness. Today really is the best day ever!