Lanes Between

Hope was talking to her father over the recent events that took place in Marvel City, she only wished that she had better news.

"I'm sorry, Dad," said Hope. "I should have been more attentive, I mean I knew they would be after Spiderman."

"You had other things on your mind, like trying to prevent an entire city from going goblin," said Sora gently. "Regardless we can't take more hits like this, but on the plus side it's getting easier to identify the Heroes of Heart."

"With only two left, we have to be on our toes," said Frank.

"Which is why we believe that we have identified another one," said Sora.

"You have?" said Hope looking up joyously.

Sora nodded. "She's another superhero and she has proven herself quite capable."

"She?" said Frank.

"Despite the fact that all the Heroes of Heart have been boys we can't assume that all of them are going to be," Sora pointed out.

"He's got a point," said Rex with a small smile. "I mean look at some of the powerful women we've met on this journey."

"Point taken," said Frank.

"So we're going to another superhero world?" said Hope.

Sora nodded. "She's a different kind of superhero compared to that of Spiderman, her powers are magically based and she's only appeared on the radar a few months ago."

"So you're saying that she is new to this," said Rex.

"And she's already got quite the reputation."

"But she fit the criteria that all the Heroes of Heart seemed to follow?" Rex asked.

"We believe so, but everyone more information about her I suggest that you speak to her master," Sora suggested. "Anyway, I have sent the coordinates and all the information you need to Toodles. All I can say is good luck."

With that, the screen went blank and Tooldes floated around them.

"I've got the data, sending it to the navigational controls now," said Toodles.

"Got it," said Frank.

Within moments they appeared at their new destination, which once again seen to be an entire city. Hope recognised a few landmarks to know that this was Paris, a city that commonly appeared in many worlds.

"Certainly looks peaceful," said Rex.

"On the surface maybe, but this world has suffered from many attacks," said Toodles.

"Don't see any battle scars," said Frank.

"That's because the superhero in question has the ability of creation," Toodles explained. "She basically is able to repair any damage, reverting everything back to the way it was."

"Handy little trick," said Hope. "So what's her name?"

"Her superhero name is Ladybug," said Toodles.

Ville Miraculeuse: Master Wu's Massage Parlour

Hope and the others teleported to the coordinates that were given to them and they found themselves in some sort of Chinese massage parlour.

"Not what I expected," said Frank.

"What we expect is not what we always get," said a voice behind them.

They jumped and turned around and saw a small old man in a Hawaiian shirt.

"You must be Master Wu," Hope assumed.

Master Wu nodded. "I am and I have been informed of the situation."

Then suddenly appearing in front of them was a small green creature which resembles a turtle.

"What's that?" Frank asked.

"That is not a thing, he's a Kwami," said Rex looking at him. "Did you bother to read the mission brief before we landed?"

"I was a bit preoccupied with flying the ship," said Frank.

"Then let me simplify it for you, he's a magical creature able to give his owner superpowers," Rex explained.

"And the name is Wayzz," said the creature.

Hope looked at Master Wu. "We need to get in touch with Ladybug, she could be in danger."

"I'm afraid that you are a little too late," Master Wu sighed as he pulled out his tablet and showed them a news report.

They saw a girl, who appear to be the same age as Hope, with black hair tied into ponytails, Bluebell eyes and wearing a red leotard with black spots with a mask covering her face. She appeared to be fighting with a yo-yo and she wasn't alone.

Fighting beside her was a boy you her age with messy blonde hair wearing a black catsuit, with a mask and a belt around his waist that looked like a tail. He appeared to be fighting with a staff that was able to extend.

She then noticed that the two of them were fighting a bunch of Heartless and they appear to be holding their own, but it looks as if they were about to be overwhelmed.

"Looks like they need our help," said Hope.

"Hang on, if that is ladybug whose the guy next to her?" Frank asked.

"That's her partner Cat Noir, his ability allows him to destroy anything he touches," Rex explained rolling his one good eye.

"When you encounter Ladybug and Cat Noir, tell them that they may need allies to fight alongside for this," said Master Wu. "It is extremely important they do not get Ladybug's earrings or Cat Noir's ring, together they allow one to have the ultimate power, able to make anyone wish come true."

"And if that happens it could disrupt the balance that was trying to maintain," said Rex.

"Someone in this world by the name of Hawk Moth is trying to acquire them, it is possible that he has allied with your enemies," said Master Wu. "He has the ability to give people superpowers, in exchange they do as he wishes and he targets specific people those who experience negative emotions."

"And he might be using the Heartless to do just that," said Hope.

"Then it sounds if we better get going," said Rex.

Ville Miraculeuse: Paris, Eiffel Tower

They were running through the streets towards the Eiffel tower where Ladybug and Cat Noir were fighting. The two of them were already fighting a massive group of Heartless which comprised mostly of Armored Knights and Surveillance Robots.

"Cat Noir, watch out!" Ladybug yelled as a Surveillance Robot began firing lasers at him.

Cat Noir dodged just in time. "Thanks for the heads up milady."

"You're welcome, but these things are relentless," she said. "We could really do with some help."

"We've got your back," said Hope.

Ladybug looked at her. "No, getaway it's far too dangerous!"

"There's no need to worry about us," said Hope summoning her Keyblade.

Both Ladybug and Cat Noir stared as Hope performed her Sonic Blade technique slicing through a good number of Armored Knights. Rex grasped his sheathed sword and quickly sliced through several Armored Knights as well. Frank then performed his Ricochet Shot in order to strike down some Surveillance Robots.

"Wow, they certainly make quick work of them," said Cat Noir.

"Who are you guys?" Ladybug asked stunned.

"Long story, but first let's take care of the Heartless," said Hope.

Ladybug looked as if she wanted to ask dozens of questions, but she nodded knowing that the Heartless were still quite a fret. Together with Ladybug and Cat Noir, they took care of the Heartless relatively quickly.

"Okay, care to explain who you guys are?" Ladybug asked.

"Sorry we didn't have time to introduce ourselves," said Hope. "I'm Hope and this is Rex and Frank."

"And there's no need to tell us who you two are," said Frank with a small wink.

Rex rolled his eye. "And yet you needed us to explain anyway."

"Well, whoever you guys are you okay in my book," said Cat Noir smiling at them.

Ladybug still looked a bit suspicious. "We appreciate the help, but I still like to know why you're here? Are you after those monsters, you called them Heartless."

"There the darkness within people's hearts, if someone strays too far into the darkness the transform into a creature of pure darkness and lose their heart hence the name," said Hope.

"Is there nothing we can do for them?" Ladybug asked.

"The only way to avert a Heartless back to its original form is slain it with a Keyblade," Rex explained. "Any other means it will just regenerate an attack again after it recovered."

"So basically you're saying there's nothing we can do," said Cat Noir.

"So long as a single heart has a shred of darkness inside of it, they can never be truly destroyed," said Rex. "Unfortunately riding a heart of darkness is impossible for both light and dark internal. Much like with your powers."

Cat Noir frowned. "What do you mean?"

"Only by destroying pain can someone create something and only when something is created can be destroyed," said Rex.

"I think I'm starting to get a headache," said Ladybug.

"Perhaps we should discuss some were a bit more private," Frank suggested noting some news reporters were recording everything.

"Okay, let's go," ladybug nodded.

Ville Miraculeuse: Hawk Moth's Lair

Standing in an empty room which was filled with bright butterflies was a man in a dark purple suit, with a cane in his hand in his head completely covered in a mask had observed everything.

"So you have found new allies Ladybug," he said.

"I did tell you that the little girl with a Keyblade would arrive soon," said a voice behind him.

Hawk Moth turned and saw Rattus standing there in the corner with a small smile on his face.

"So you did, but nothing shall stop me from acquiring both Ladybug and Cat Noir's Miraculouses," said Hawk Moth.

"Just you remember our agreement, we need Ladybug alive," Rattus reminded him.

"I always honour my agreement so long as you know yours."

"Then we have no problem so go ahead and do your thing."

Hawk Moth nodded and then suddenly one of the butterflies floating around flew towards him, he drafted in his hand and began to corrupted with darkness. Once he was done the butterfly then flew towards Rattus and attached itself to his sword.

Darkness than covered the blade and then began to cover Rattus until he was standing there wearing a black armour, a dark cave over his shoulders and now had a dark crown over his head. In fact, he looked a lot like a king and he appeared to enjoy his new form.

"Rat King, it is time for you to wreak havoc and to fulfil our agreement," said Hawk Moth.

"Just remember that unlike the other puppets, I'm not so easily controlled," Rat King reminded him.

"And you remember that I'm able to take your powers whenever I feel like it. So how about we continue this friendly mutual agreement."

Rat King nodded and the two of them then walked off.

Ville Miraculeuse: Paris

Hope and the others were now standing on top of a rooftop far way from any reporters so they could discuss everything in private.

"So what's this all about?" Cat Noir asked.

"This is about keeping Ladybug safe," said Hope looking at her. "I'm afraid you're in danger."

"It's part of the job," Ladybug shrugged.

"I'm very serious," said Hope.

"I think it would be best if we start from the very beginning," Rex suggested.

Hope agreed and they started to explain everything, about other worlds, the Keyblade Order and the Heartless War.

"You mean to say that there is a war going on across different dimensions," said Cat Noir.

"And we're losing," said Frank.

"But what are they after?" Ladybug asked.

"The Heroes of Heart, but why we have no idea," said Hope.

"And who are they?" Cat Noir asked.

"Seven chosen heroes that hold a piece of the original Keyblade in their heart," Hope explained. "And they've been taken one by one, at this time is only two left and we believe that Ladybug is one of them."

Ladybug stared at them shaking her head. "I'm what? Are you sure?"

"So far they all seem to have something in common, that they are skilled leaders and that they have gone through a series of hardships, been neglected or been falsely accused or just simply been lonely."

"Ladybug is a skilled leader, but I don't know about that other part," said Cat Noir.

Ladybug remained quiet and looked at Hope. "Do you think we can talk in private?"

"Is something wrong, milady?" Cat Noir frowned.

"You could just say that it's girl talk," said Ladybug and grabbed Hope hand before she could say anything and then took off.

"Well, that just happened," said Frank and he looked at Cat Noir. "So, I'm taking a wild guess that you have a thing for Ladybug."

Cat Noir looked at him. "That obvious, huh?"

"It's certainly more than just flirting with a pretty girl," Rex noted.

"Was she felt the same way, but apparently she's in love with another boy."

"And yet you keep on trying to charm her," Frank noted.

Cat Noir shrugged. "She'll fall for me eventually."

Ladybug had finally stopped on a rooftop far way from Rex and the others and finally released Hope's hand.

"So why did you want to drag me off to another rooftop?" Hope asked.

Ladybug looked around to make sure that no one was around. "Tikki spots off."

Suddenly her costume disappeared and then floating in midair was a small red creature with black spots.

"Marinette, you're sure about this?" the creature asked.

"I know not supposed to reveal my identity to anyone, Tikki, but Hope isn't from this world and I know that she won't tell anyone," said Marinette.

"I won't, I promise, but why are you revealing your identity to me?" Hope asked.

Marinette sighed. "Before I met Tikki, I was awkward and clumsy. Plus there's this going class whose a real brat, she thinks she's so much better than everyone else."

"So you're saying that now you're not awkward or clumsy," said Hope.

"Oh, she still is," said Tikki smiling mischievously. "Especially around Adrian."

"Ah, boy trouble," Hope nodded.

Marinette glared at Tikki. "Tikki…" She just sighed and looked at him. "He's just so perfect, charming and everything, but he's in love with another girl."

"Ah," Hope winced. "And you don't have the courage to admit your feelings, because you're afraid that he might reject you."

Marinette grabbed her arm awkwardly. "That's about it."

Hope placed a hand on her shoulder. "Marinette, not exactly expert when it comes to boys. But I do know this girl who has a very similar problem to you and eventually the boy she liked fell in love with her."

Marinette's eyes beamed. "How did she do it?"

"She just relaxed around him more and showed him what she was truly like. Then she started going out with other boys until the boy she loved actually was aware of her feelings and became available."

"So you're suggesting that I go out with other boys?" Marinette blinked.

Hope shrugged. "Love is a complex emotion, I've been told it's the most powerful magic in every world."

"She's right, Marinette," Tikki nodded. "I have been around for a long time and even I can't even understand it."

Marinette remained quiet for a few seconds before looking back at Hope. "I'll think about it."

With that Marinette turned back into Ladybug and they rejoined the others.

"You girls finished having a heart-to-heart?" Cat Noir asked as they returned.

Hope smiled. "Don't you know the curiosity killed the cat?"

Cat Noir smiled. "I'm starting to like this girl."

Ladybug then pulled out her yo-yo, which doubled as a phone notice a news report.

"Guys, someone has been akumaised," she said.

Immediately everyone looked at her phone and saw King Rat marching out on the streets with an army of Heartless that looked rat-like and wearing armour. Toodles informed them that they were called Rat Knights, but also with him was Hawk Moth.

"Hawk Moth?" said Cat Noir. "It's rare we see him out in the open, but who's the guy next to him?"

"That looks like Rattus," said Rex with a dark expression. "This confirms that they have made an alliance."

"He willingly akumised himself?" said Ladybug shaking her head. "But if he does that he is under the control of Hawk Moth."

"Might not be the case, let's forget that Rattus is from another world," Frank pointed out.

"Whatever the case we have to stop them," said Hope and she looked at Ladybug. "Ladybug, perhaps it would be best if you stay put blasphemy want is them to grab you."

She shook her head. "I can't, I'm the only one capable of capturing akumis and fixing the damage after the battle."

"Just as they planned," said Rex gravely. "If that's the case then perhaps we need more allies."

Hope looked at Ladybug. "Master Wu did say that you may need more allies."

Ladybug nodded. "I'll get them, in the meantime see what you can do."

"You can count on us, bugaboo," Cat Noir winced.

"Stop calling me bugaboo," Ladybug snapped.

Frank leaned in towards Hope. "He has his heart set on her."

"You don't say," said Hope not looking completely surprised. "Too bad she has a heart set on another boy."

"Don't suppose she told you who that is?" Rex asked.

Hope looked at them. "That is on a need-to-know basis and you guys don't need to know."

Ladybug and immediately took off and Cat Noir then let them straight towards the Arc de Triomphe.

Ville Miraculeuse: Paris, Arc de Triomphe

Rat King and Hawk Moth were standing in front of the Arc de Triomphe waiting for their prey to arrive. Then they saw Hope along with the others landing in front of them raising their weapons to battle.

"It would seem as if our pray has finally arrived, but I'll leading actress seems to be missing," Rat King noted.

"Oh, she'll be here, but in the meantime, we're here to keep you entertained," said Cat Noir.

Rex looked at Rat King. "I see you've gotten a makeover, Rattus."

Rat King smirked at him. "The name is Rat King now and this costume isn't just for show."

Hope then looked at Hawk Moth. "And I'm guessing your Hawk Moth."

"Yes, and your than that meddlesome Keyblade I've heard so much about," he said.

"I've heard that you have a habit of creating super villains to go on a rampage just so that you can get some jewellery. Don't suppose you ever considered buying them at a jewellery store?"

Hawk Moth narrowed his eyes. "Nothing will stop me from getting Ladybug and Cat Noir's Miraculouses and to make my wish come true."

"You would wish to endanger this entire universe just to get what you want," said Rex narrowing his eyes.

"I would sacrifice everything to get what I want."

Rex shook his head. "In your effort to get what you want, you might very well end up losing everything you wish to get."

Rat King shook his head. "You really are starting to regain your memories, and getting quite sick of your proverbs. Now attack my Heartless!"

The Rat Knights then immediately charged at them with their weapons drawn and Hope and the others began to engage them. Hope saw from the corner of her eye that Cat Noir was knocking them back with his staff, he was quite skilled that much was clear.

"So how are we going to deal with Rat King and Hawk Moth?" Hope asked looking at him.

"We have to figure out where the akumi is, but to capture we have to wait for Ladybug," he said and then he looked directly at Hawk Moth. "As will Hawk Moth, we've never really beaten him."

"That's encouraging," said Frank as he shot a Rat Knight.

"And there was another way of defeating Rat King," said Rex as he blocked a blow from a Rat Knight and then pushed it back with his Force Palm technique. "We simply take his miraculous, then Rat King will lose his powers and revert to normal."

"His miraculous is his broach," said Cat Noir.

"Got it," said Hope she immediately charged at Hawk Moth.

Hawk Moth and immediately drew his cane and began blocking her blows, it wasn't difficult to realise that he was a very skilled fencer. Then Rat King came charging in at Hope with his sword drawn and she was too busy engaging with Hawk Moth to avoid his attack.

Then suddenly a green shield zoomed past forcing Rat King to jump back and Hope immediately disengaged with Hawk Moth. She turned and saw Ladybug standing there with a small group of superheroes.

One of them was a dark-skinned girl dressed up like a fox, her costume was orange and white and she was holding a flute in her hand. Next, her was a dark-skinned boy in a green turtle outfit, he had a hood over his head and he appeared to be the owner of the shields that protected her. Then there was a young man wearing a turquoise coloured snake costume with a lyre strapped to his back. Then there was a short dark-skinned boy with his hair in a ponytail, he was wearing a dark brown horse like costume and strapped to his back was a horseshoe. Next to him was a young man dressed up in a light brown monkey costume and like Cat Noir, he had a fake tail as well as a staff. Finally, there was a young girl whose costume was red and black and looked like a dragon, her weapon of choice appeared to be a sword.

"So we're late, it took some time gathering everyone up," said Ladybug as the joined them.

Fox themed superhero approached Hope. "So you're the new heroes that Ladybug mentioned, the name is Rena Rouge."

"Pleasure meeting you dudes, the name is Carapace," said the turtle themed hero.

"You can call me Pegasus," said the horse-themed hero.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Viperion," said the snake-themed hero.

"You can call me King Monkey," said the monkey-themed hero.

The dragon hero bowed respectfully to them. "I am Ryuko."

"Looks like the gang's all here," said Cat Noir.

Hawk Moth narrowed his eyes. "I didn't expect her to do shower with so many allies."

"Our main goal is capturing her if we do that we win," said King Rat.

Ladybug looked at everyone. "Okay, Cat Noir and I will join Hope and her friends and take on against King Rat and Hawk Moth. The rest of you deal with the Heartless."

"You can count on us Ladybug," said Rena Rouge.

With that, they all separated and Ladybug led the charge against King Rat and Hawk Moth while the others dealt with the Heartless.

"So we meet, at last, Ladybug," King Rat smiled. "I have to say you exceeded my expectations, you're exactly the hero I've been looking for."

"You won't take her and we will free the others," Hope vowed.

"I wouldn't be too sure, you failed time and time again to protect your friends and this time will be any different," said King Rat.

"You should have given me your Miraculous is right from the very beginning, it would have been better for everyone," said Hawk Moth. "Instead you continue to put all these poor innocent people in danger and in the end it will be for nothing."

"You're the one who's putting them in danger, Hawk Moth," said Cat Noir.

"He's right, using the ultimate power will have untold consequences," Ladybug nodded.

Rat King looked at Hawk Moth. "You've had the same conversation with them and it has always led to the same result."

"Fair enough," said Hawk Moth and then he pulled on the hand of his cane revealing a sword.

He then immediately charge towards them and aimed directly at Hope, he was moving way too fast for her to react in time. However, showing up in front of her in a blaze of darkness was none other than Shade, who still had his eyes blindfolded.

"What?" he yelled.

"Shade!" Hope cried.

"Who is this guy?" Cat Noir asked.

"A friend," said Rex.

Shade smiled back at them. "Looks like I got here just in time."

"What are you doing here?" Frank asked.

"My father suspected that you might need some help, unfortunately, I was all that could be spared," he said.

"Either way the great having you here," said Hope smiling.

Rat King narrowed his eyes. "Interruption after interruption."

Ladybug and immediately swung her yo-yo and he quickly blocked it with his sword and Frank then immediately fired several shots causing him to back away. Rex then suddenly appeared directly behind him and swung his sheathed sword towards him, he ducked just in time and then kicked Rex aside.

Hawk Moth was still engaged with Shade, but Cat Noir extended his staff forced him to back off. Hope then fired a Firaga spell towards him with enough power to blow him off his feet and Cat Noir charged at him, but he quickly got back onto his feet and blocked his attack.

Ladybug saw that Hope and the others were having a hard time with Hawk Moth. Despite additional aid with Shade Hawk Moth was proving to be too powerful. She then opened up a yo-yo and pulled out a small box, insider contained a yellow comb with black stripes which was shaped like a bee.

"Hope, catch!" she yelled tossing the comb to Hope.

Hope caught it and literally confused, then flying out of it was a yellow and black Kwami which resembled a bee.

"You're a Kwami," Hope stared.

"Indeed my Queen, I am Pollen and I am at your service," she said respectfully. "Just say, 'Pollen, buzz on!' And you'll gain the power of Subjection."

Hope nodded and placed it in her hair. "Pollen, buzz on!"

Pollen then entered the comb and Hope began spinning around and within a moment she was wearing a yellow and black costume. Attached to her side was a spinning top, which he had to assume was her weapon.

"I'll need it back up when the mission is done," Ladybug warned her.

Hope nodded. "Don't worry, I don't think my father be too pleased if I kept it."

Hope then immediately charged at Hawk Moth and found that she was moving even faster than before, it appeared a transformation had strengthened her physical abilities. With one hand she began attacking Hawk Moth with her Keyblade and with the other with spinning top which he spun around in a similar manner to Ladybug's yo-yo.

Hawk Moth now found himself on the defensive, not only did he had to deal with her but with Shade and Cat Noir.

Hope then grasped her spinning top within her hand. "Venom!"

Her spinning top then spun around in her hand and then covering her hand looks like a magical illusion of a bee stinger. She then fostered her fist towards Hawk Moth striking him in the chest and then suddenly he froze instantly.

At almost exactly the same time Ladybug and the others were still fighting against King Rat and he was proving to be quite elusive. However, she noticed that he seemed to be focusing all of his attacks against Rex then an idea appeared in her mind.

She then swung her yo-yo striking King Rat in the face and Frank used his jet pack to attack him from above. While he was distracted she quickly made her way over to Rex and leaned in towards his ear.

"Do you have some kind of teleportation magic?" she whispered.

"I do," he nodded.

"And this is what I want you to do."

Rat King was blocking every single one of Frank shots when he noticed that Ladybug was whispering something in Rex's ear.

"I don't know what you're planning, but I'm going have none of it!" he yelled and charged at them.

"Cat Noir!" Ladybug yelled turning towards him.

Cat Noir raised his hand. "Cataclysm!"

Dark energy then began covering his right hand.

Rex then swung his sword creating a rift in front of him and another one appeared right in front of Cat Noir. Without hesitation, he jumped through and was now directly in front of Rat King, who had just raised his sword towards Rex. His eyes widen as he realised it was too late as Cat Noir grabbed his sword and it disintegrated within his hand.

Hope then noticed a dark butterfly flying out the destroyed shards of the sword.

"No more evildoing for you little akuma," said Ladybug as she swung her yo-yo around. "Time to de-evilise!" She caught the butterfly before it could get away and pulled her yo-yo back she then released the butterfly which was now pure white and it fluttered away. "Bye-bye little butterfly."

Rattus reverted back to his original form, but then he pounced on Ladybug before anyone could stop him.

"Guess you forgot that I was originally evil, to begin with," he smiled.

"Ladybug!" Cat Noir yelled rushing towards him.

Hope eyes widened in horror as she and Shade try to assist him, but Hawk Moth had recovered from her little surprise attack and blocked their path. The could only watch in horror as Rattus opened a Corridor of Darkness and entered it with Ladybug in tow.

"No!" Cat Noir cried.

"It seems I fulfilled my end of the bargain," Hawk Moth laughed as he pulled away from Hope and Shade. His eyes then turned to Cat Noir. "You had better watch yourself, Cat Noir because all I need now is your ring."

All of them were about to pounce on him, but then suddenly appearing directly above him was a giant dark blue Moth. It flapped its wings so hard that they were blown away, Hope only realised that someone was riding on top of it a woman in a blue coat holding a fan covered in feathers in her hand. Hawk Moth jumped onto the more than they watched as they flew away.

As soon as the battle ended the Heartless had vanished hand all of them approached one another disheartened.

"What do we do now?" Cat Noir asked immediately looked Viperion. "Can't you use your powers of Second Chance to stop this from happening?"

Viperion shook his head. "I've already tried, every single time it ends in failure."

"We'll get her back, I promise," said Hope.

"This is bad Hope," said Shade looking at her. "We're only one hero away from them to perform this ritual of theirs and we still have no details about it."

"I know, we'll have to talk to my father maybe he and the other Guardians have some ideas," Hope suggested.

"I suppose it's the only thing we can do at the moment," Rex agreed.

Hope then remember that she was still wearing the Bee Miraculous. "What about the Bee Miraculous?"

Cat Noir shrugged. "I don't know where to take it, only Ladybug knows the exact location of the Guardian. Besides, she said that you should give it that once the mission was finished and you haven't finished it yet."

"You sure it's okay for me to take it?" Hope asked.

"I'm sure Master Sora can smooth things over with the Guardian," said Rex.

"Yeah, we don't have a second to lose this tuna we get to Radiant Garden the better," said Frank.

"Once you find Ladybug, let us know and we'll be ready," said Rena Rouge.

"Yeah, she's helped amortise we can count, it's time that we returned the favour," said King Monkey.

"And I'm sure we can do with your help," Hope smiled.

Unknown

Ladybug regained consciousness and found herself in a cell, with her hands bound. She looked around and saw five young men, oldest of them looking about 20 years old.

"You all right?" Spiderman asked.

Ladybug shook ahead. "My head is still spinning."

"It'll well off," Hiccup assured her.

"Where am I?" she asked.

"Currently your guest in our castle," said Rattus' voice.

Ladybug looked up and saw Rattus looking into her cell with a smile on his face. "Don't try to struggle, just sit down and relax. Oh, and if you're worried about your earrings don't be we have no intention of handing them over to Hawk Moth until after the ritual."

"Why?" Ladybug asked.

"We told him it was because, we need you to wear them for the ritual, but in truth, we are just trying to delay him from getting his hands on them. We know what he wants them for and while we do maintain our agreement, we would rather if he didn't have them so soon."

"You're worried about the cost," Ladybug assumed.

"Clever girl, yes that is our concern. True we could use your earrings and Cat Noir's ring to get exactly what we want, but there's no telling of the repercussions. Our master while our goal is to disrupt the balance, we would rather do it in a more controlled process. Combining both the power of creation and destruction would have untold consequences and who knows how far they would spread."

"But after the ritual?" Ladybug asked.

"Then I'm afraid we'll have to give them to him, but our agreement was only for us to assist him from getting your earrings not Cat Noir's ring. As a result, we will prevent him from acquiring the last piece of the puzzle."

"You're planning to doublecross him," said Ladybug

"I suppose you could put it that way, but you of all people wouldn't want someone like him to have that kind of power would you?" Ladybug didn't answer him but satisfied he turned away and walked off. "Now we just need one more hero to complete the set."

Harry looked at Ladybug. "I don't suppose you care to explain what that was about."

"It's a long story."

"We're not going anywhere," said Percy gesturing to the chains.

"And we're running out of stories," Naofumi added.