Me: Damn you cousin!

Marinette: Whats he complaining about this time?

Alya: From what i gathered from his rant, apparently he had to babysit his younger cousin for a weekend. This was before the quarantine.

Marinette: Okay, but what does that have to do with a new story?

Alya: Well after his first story, Tiger Noir, he stopped watching the show due to it being repetitive. You know, something happens, person gets akumatized, Ladybug and Chat Noir beat the akuma, save Paris and that something is fixed. After a while, it got boring. His cousin is a big fan of the show and wanted to see the first season with him. After he left and the quarantine happened, he got stuck at home. And you know how his mind works, so after being forced to watch the first season, his mind is full of possible fanfictions for this show. This one is the one that appeared the most.

Marinette: Oh that explains it.

Alya: Also you're a bit older in this fic.

Marinette: What?!

Marinette: Yep. You're 16 rather than 13. When he found out your age, he almost flipped because we look much older than he thought.

Marinette: Okay, but why?

Alya: Simple. You're shipped with his OC.

Marinette: Im what!?

Alya: Oh yeah, you and another girl. He didnt tell me who, but we will probably find out.

Marinette: B-but i cant be in a relationship with the OC! Im in love with Adrien and i probably dont know the OC and *mumbles while face bright red*

Alya: I think i broke her… Well anyway, people enjoy!

A figure walked out of the airport, the shadows masking its appearance.

"Man, i cant believe its been 10 years since i have been here." The person, who by the voice alone was male, said as the sunlight revealed the person. It was a young man, possibly in his twenties. He had medium length brown hair and his eyes were concealed by a pair of sunglasses. He was wearing an unbuttoned black shirt with a red shirt inside. He wore blue jeans and white sneakers. He was carrying a backpack over his shoulders. Strangely, on his left hand, he was wearing a black fingerless glove with a weird gem on the back of it. " Now, i wonder if they're still in the same place…" He said.

"Yup, its still in the same place." The boy said as he arrived at his destination. He looked at the sign in front of him.

Tom and Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie.

The boy took a huge sniff of the air. "And it still has that sweet, warm smell." He said as he walked inside… but didnt go further than the entrance as the place was swarmed with people. How didnt i noticed this when i walked inside? He thought. He couldnt hear a thing as multiple voices kept calling and complaining about their orders. Guess its going to be a while before they are free. He thought. Luckily, he was able to find a place to sit while he waited. After what felt like an hour, the bakery was now free of costumers.

The man got up from his seat and went towards the counter. He looked at the young woman who was there, looking exhausted. She noticed him and smiled. "Hello, how can we help you?" She said.

"Hello, its been a while, Miss Dupain-Cheng." The man said.

"Im sorry, but do i know you?" Miss Dupain-Cheng asked as she looked at the young man before him.

The man chuckled. "Really, Miss Dupain-Cheng? I was only gone for ten years. Dont tell me you forgot about me." He said taking his glasses off, showing his blue eyes.

The woman squinted his eyes and as if a lightbulb appeared over her head, she gasped. "Oh my god, Sly!?" She said.

The young man, now named Sly, smiled and took a bow. "The one and only." He said.

Miss Dupain-Cheng ran around the counter and hugged Sly. "Its been 10 years!" She said as Sly returned the hug. She broke the hug as she looked at the kitchen. "Tom, come quick! Guess who is here!"

Out of the kitchen came a man with muscles that could rival The Rock. "Who is it?" He asked as he looked at Sly and Miss Dupain-Cheng. "Im sorry, but do i know you?"

Sly sighed while Sabine giggled. "Looking good, Mr Dupain-Cheng." He said. "Looks like you used my fathers advice and went to the gym."

After that, Tom seemed to recognize him as he walked towards Sly and bearhugged him. "Sly! I almost didnt recognize you there! Its so good to see you!"

"You… too… Mr Dupain-Cheng…" Sly said, suffocating in Tom arms. Tom let go of Sly and let him breathe.

"Look at you! You have grown into a fine young man!" He said, slapping the back of Sly, almost sending him to the ground.

"Thank you, Mr Dupain-Cheng." Sly said, rubbing his back.

"Now, what did i say about being so formal? You can call me and my wife by our actual names. You're basically part of the family!" Tom said laughing.

"Right Mr Du- i mean, Tom." Sly said correcting himself.

"We thought we would never see you. After your parents…" Sabine said, looking a bit sad.

"Yeah..." Sly said, rubbing his arms.

"Anyway…" Tom broke the tension. "What brings you to Paris?"

"Im living here now. After i managed to finish university earlier than the others, i decided to come back home and either find a job or start my own business. I bought a house here in the city and decided to drop by to see if things were still the same." Sly explained as he looked around. "Guess the only thing thats changed were the number of costumers." He chuckled.

The couple chuckled as well before sighing. "Our business popularity grows with each passing year. You came on a lucky day as we usually tend to have costumers filling up the store even after the sun sets." Tom said.

"Its been getting out of hand lately. We cant keep up with the demands and we cant get things in order. We are beyond exhausted." Sabine explained. Sly looked at them and they werent lying. Bags under their eyes, flour on their bodies (at least more than usual…). They really were tired.

"If you need help, why not hire more workers?" Sly asked.

"While it could use some extra help, its not really the kitchen that needs help, its more the planning. Certain deliveries, a schedule. Something to keep track of. And we also need help at the cash registry to keep things in control." Tom said.

"Well…" Sly said. "If thats the kind of help you need, i dont mind helping." Sly said.

The couple widened their eyes as they looked at Sly. "Really!?" Sabine asked.

"You would really work here!?" Tom asked.

"Of course. But as a part-time." Sly said, smiling. "Its like you said, we're family. And families must help each other, right?" Tom and Sabine looked a bit hesitant. "I can tell that you're not sure, so lets make a deal. I dont have anything to do today and since you still need help, ill help out for the rest of the afternoon and you can decide after that if you'll hire me. Sounds fair?"

Tom and Sabine looked at each other and nodded. Tom went to the counter and took out an apron. "Welcome aboard, son."

Sly caught the apron and put it on and tied it around his waist. "I wont disappoint."

"Excuse me…" a snobby woman said. "I ordered a…"

"Half a dozen of crème caramel, a dozen of éclairs and a flaugnarde." Sly said, putting boxes on the counter. "Apologies for the wait." He smiled at her. (sorry for anything i said incorrectly…)

"I-Its fine…" the woman blushed as she opened one of the boxes. "These are so beautiful."

"I'll be sure to tell the employees of your compliment." He said as the woman picked up her order and started to leave. "Have a nice day! Next in line, please!"

This was basically what Sly did this afternoon. Attend customers, give them their orders while keeping everything in line. With the passage of time, the amount of customers decreased. Even when the afternoon rush came by, it was quickly controlled and everything went smoothly.

Sly was cleaning up the counters when Sabine and Tom appeared. "Well, how did i do?" He asked.

Tom and Sabine looked at each other and the smiled. "You were amazing!" Tom said.

"We thought you couldnt handle the pressure." Sabine said.

Sly shrugged his shoulders. "It was not that much big of a deal. I didnt have to focus on what to do on the kitchen and it was easy to keep the costumers in check." He explained.

"Well, i think i speak for everyone when i say... you're hired!" Tom said putting his hand out.

Sly shook his hand and smiled. "Thank you." He said, before starting to look around. "By the way, where is she?"

"Oh. school must be over so she should be on her way." Sabine said. Before Sly could speak any further, the door opened.

"Hello, Maman, Papa!"

Sly turned around at the voice and saw a young girl walk into the store.

"Marinette! Guess who is here?" Tom asked, pointing at Sly.

"Hey there." Sly waved.

Marinette squinted her eyes at Sly. "Sorry, but who are you?" She asked.

If this were an anime, Sly would have done what is called the 'anime fault'. Tom and Sabine giggled. "Okay, i know we havent seen each other in years, but i cant look so different from before?" He asked. He showed him his right hand, showing off a ring on his finger. "Remember me now, Macaron?"

She widened her eyes as she finally recognized him. "CROISS!" She yelled as she tackled him into the ground.

"Ow…." Sly groaned.

"Uhhh sorry." Marinette answered back, embarassed

The parents laughed while the two got up. "No problem, Macaron." He said, scratching his back. "But man you have gotten big!" He looked her up and down. "I think i was about twice as tall as you when i last saw you."

Marinette narrowed her eyes. "No you werent! You were only slightly taller than me by a few centimeters."

Sly smirked. "You mean meters." He said. Marinette in response put her tongue out while Sly chuckled.

"Moving on, what are you doing here in Paris?" Marinette asked.

"I finished my studies back in Portugal and decided to move back home. I bought a house nearby and dropped by to see how things were doing. And it turns out i found a new job." He said.

"Really? What is it?" Marinette asked. Sly simply took a step back and pointed at his apron. Marinette figured it out and squealed. "Here!?"

Sly nodded and Marinette hugged him again. "But its more of a job at the front of the shop and a bit of the kitchen. And its only part time." He added.

"Still, you get to work here! Its going to be awesome!" Marinette cheered.

Sly chuckled. You havent changed a bit… He thought.

After that small reunion, Tom and Sabine insisted on Sly staying for dinner. It was nice and they had the chance to catch up.

Currently, Sly was in his house. It was already dark, and the only light source were the lights from the outside, but you could faintly see him unpack.

"It was nice seeing them again. Felt like old times…" He said.

"Dont tell me you're suddendly going to give up now." A voice said in the room, though you couldnt see it.

From the darkness, you could see Sly narrow his eyes at something specific. "Dont be ridiculous." He said. "After all of these years, i finally have a lead. There is no way im giving up."

"Just checking…" The voice returned. "Though, you should do a small job before going after him. Dont want people to mistake you for someone else."

"Oh, i got the perfect idea." Sly held up a newspaper. When it got out of his hands, it just floated.

"I said 'small', not 'gigantic'." The voice sighed.

"Either go big or go home. Thats what dad used to say." Sly said before getting up and opening the window to a balcony. The newspaper floated with him.

"You really are his son…" The wind blew away the newspaper, revealing a small creature. It had grey and black fur, with a tail with black stripes and black paws. It looked like a small racoon.

"Ready to tell the world we're back, Tiff?" Sly asked raising his left arm, a black glove on his hand.

"Yeah." Tiff high fived Sly. "Lets tell the world The Cooper has returned."

So, what did you think of the first chapter? Sorry for Tiger Noir fans, but that story is probably going to remain dead. While writing this, i realize something about myself: i only write when im watching said something. You can clearly see in my stories. Whatever i play or see, if i want to, i write a fanfic, but with time i tend to lose interest until it suddendly returns and i continue writing. It happened with Yugioh and Bakugan, My Hero Academia (need to catch up on Season 4…) and Xenoblade (with Definitive Edition coming out in May, it might return.). So im just going to write what i want and when i want. I cant write something when i dont want to or it loses its effect and i cant make promises about future chapters. Hope you can accept me for being like this and i apologize for those who cant. Until next time on whatever im going to upload next.