"Gamer, ah sorry Max". Nathaniel says handing the card back to Luminous as she turns it into air freshener placing it by the mens room.

"This necessary, now while we wait for smoothie boy, I'd like to inform you all that there are only three episodes left of season 1, and this is the last episode of the season where one of the people in the room get's akumatized". She explains hanging a couple more air fresheners.

"Wait you mean some of us will get akumatized in future seasons, meaning some of us could get akumatized more than once"? Alya asks alarmed at the idea of being under Hawkmoth control for a second time.

"Well yes, that and some people in this room haven't even been akumatized once, it really shouldn't be that surprising.'' Luminous says shrugging not wanting to spoil too much before adding. "I can count on one hand the number of people in this room who wasn't been akumatized, and that's counting episodes that haven't aired yet".

"Well as long as Marinette never gets akumatized we should be fine. After all if my bugaboo becomes an akuma, then we're all doomed". Adrien says not surprised, but only slightly concerned at the idea of himself possibly becoming an akuma. After another 5 minutes Kim family emerges from the mens room.

"Now that Kim is here I have two things to say. One, Kim no more smoothies for you, and two let's get this episode started. Luminous says pressing play.

Scene: Marinette's room. Marinette is writing in her diary.

Marinette: Dear diary, guess what? I was two spots away from transforming back and revealing my true identity to Cat Noir.

Tikki: Hey Marinette, weren't you meeting Alya back at school this afternoon to research your term paper?

"Tikki thank you for always reminding my best friend of being where she needs to be". Alya says glad that the kwami was always looking out for Marinette.

"It's no problem Alya I'm just doing my job as a Kwami to always be supportive, and helpful to my chosen". Tikki says flying up to Alya to high five her much to Marinette's blushing demise.

"Wait if it's a Kwami's job to be supportive, then why is Plagg, so Plagg dudette"? Nino aks confused since he's sceen Plagg be nothing but the opposite to Adrien most of the time.

"Oh Plagg's just a lazy Glutton, but he comes through when he has his moments". Tikki explains as Nino nods in understanding.

Marinette: Oh no, I'm late! Again!

(Marinette puts her diary in her box, grabs her purse and goes to school.)

Scene: Collège Françoise Dupont. Suddenly, Marinette hears something from the Library.

Tikki: What's that noise?

Marinette: Hide, Tikki!

(In the Library, the students are playing Ultimate Mecha Strike III. Adrien and Max are playing while Alya records them.)

"Is that Ultimate Mecha Strike 3your playing"? Tom ask perking up.

"Ah yes Mr. Cheng, do you play"? Max asks surprised

"My whole family plays we are all pretty competitive. And Please call me Tom, my wife is Sabine to you". He says warmly hoping for another person to play UMS3 with.

"Okay ah Tom, that certainly explains where Marinette gets her skills with the game". Max says ending the conversation, for now.

Kim: Come on, Max.

Marinette: (Sees Alya recording) What's going on, Alya? (Alya shushes her)

Rose: Try-outs for the Paris Ultimate Mecha Strike III Tournament! This school sends the two students with the highest scores!

Kim: Actually, the tryouts offer a partner to team up with Max in the Tournament.

Marinette: Why Max?

Kim: 'Cause he's unbeatable! He's a total rocksord! He's got the highest APM over anyone!

"You stand corrected there Kim, for I certainly was not the best in the class at this game". Max says embarrassed at the not acuet praise.

"If you are not the best at this game Max, then who is"? Kagami asks confused never really trying video games before.

"Oh you'll see Gami, but let's just says everyone in the room was surprised". Kim says surprising the japeness girl.

"Gami? I don't understand, that is not my name". Kagami asks confused

"Gami is short for Kagami, and it kinda sound like origami, it's a nickname for you since you're our friends now". Kim explains actually sounding smart for once

"Ah I see, I will think about this nickname to see what I think about it". She says going into thought.

Marinette: APM?

Kim: Actions per minute? This tournament is his whole life! He's been grinding all year to level up.

(Adrien's robot, NAD03, uses his special attack on Max's robot, MX-01. MX-01 is crushed and NAD03 wins.)

Caline: Adrien is now in the lead.

Kim: What happened, Max?

Max: Hmm. Awesome job. We're gonna make a killer combo.

(Adrien high fives him and Marinette and the rest of their class are cheering for both of them)

Marinette: So let me get this straight. If someone manages to beat Max's score, they'll team up with Adrien at the tournament?

"Let me guess Marinette wanted an excuse to hang out with Adrien so she tried out for the tournament". Luka guesses noticing a pattern in Adrinette

"Ye I'd imagine that would be the case, but that would require Marinette to be good at this game their playing". Kagami says agreeing with luka with a faint blush on her cheeks

"Well her whole family plays the game, so I'd imagine she's pretty good at least". Luka says thinking back to an earlier conversation, noticing the blush on Kagmi's cheeks he can't help but think to himself. God she's so cute when she blushes, wait what am I thinking?

Kim: No one can beat Max. Or rather Max and Adrien. It's a slam dunk. They're our school's dream team!

(Alya takes Marinette by her hand and drags her to a bookshelf)

Alya: I see where you're going with this, Little lady.

Marinette: Just imagine, teaming with Adrien!

Alya: Are you out of your mind, girl? This is about stepping up and representing! Not snuggling up and snogging! This is serious business!

Marinette: Seriously Alya, you think I'd actually go through with that?

"Yes I do girl, because I know you". Alya says teasingly poking Marinette in the shoulder

"At least this plan wasn't as crazy as some of my other idea's Alya". Marinette agrees reluctantly.

Mr. Damocles: Well, I think we have our two champions lined up for the Paris tournament.

Marinette: Wait! Uh, Is it too late... to try out?

(Kim and Rose gasp)

Mr. Damocles: Well, the library is closing up in five minutes, but...

Alya: Oh, boy...

(Marinette sits down and Adrien gives her his joypad.)

Marinette: Adrien's joypad! Ohhh...! (rubs it on her face)

"It's not a big deal Marinette, just a joypad". Adrien says amused by Marinette's reactions

"I know, but we all know how I get when it comes to you in the past before, I know much of a dork you are Kitty". Marinette says rubbing her fingers through his hair, making him purr.

Kim: Is she serious? There's no way!

Alya: Unless the particular player has a particular motivation.

Max: The rules are elementary, You battle each other's robots with your own and...

Marinette: Please... Every time you win, you loot its items and gain XP, which upgrades your mech. I'm not a noob, thank you very much.

"That should have been my first clue to your skills in the game Marinette". Max says embarrassed

"That should have been everyone's first clue Max, we all under estimated Marinette". Kim says nodding in agreement.

(A flashback of Marinette and her father playing the game is seen.)

"Looks like I was right about Marinette being pretty skilled at the game hu Kagami"? Luka asks the girl next to him with a smirk on his lips.

"Sh-sh-shut up". Kagami stutters out thinking. Oh I just want to kiss that smirk of his cute face, wait what? I couldn't like him could I, oh Mother would be very displeased if that happened.

Max: Ah, sounds like you have a sufficient amount of knowledge. Let's see if it's enough to beat me.

Chloé: Seriously? How could anyone spend so much time in front of a screen?

Sabrina: I know, as if. (They start texting)

"Ah irony". Nathaniel says making Juleka and Marc nod in agreement.

"Did you say Ivory? Where"? Chloe asks looking around

"Irony Chloe not Ivory, seriously girl once we get back to our would you have got to start paying better attention in class". Alya says shaking her head.

"Okay captain Ladyblog". Chloe grumples embarrassed.

(Marinette chooses LB-03, the ladybug robot, while Max chooses MX-01.)

Kim: Come on, Max, you can do it!

(Marinette and Max start playing. The others see how Marinette is winning.)

Marinette: And now, a quarter super plus heavy kick, and Flying Hyper Storm! Triple head combo, Marinette style! Booyah!

"That was fast". Luka says surprised

"I know her skills we're not apart of my calculations". Max says in agreement, not too happy to see his humiliating lost again.

"Hey Marinette you should come to the men's dorms tonight for a UMS3 tournament, I'm sure Luminous could instal it on our computers, right"? Kim asks looking over to their host. Luminous nods in agreement and claps her hands as sparkles fly from them, and she gives them a thumbs up showing she did it.

"Sure I play, but you all better be ready to lose". Marinette says cracking her knuckles.

"Do you mind if me and Sabine join in"? Tom asks eagerly

"Of course Tom the more the better". Max says excited for tonight.

(Marinette wins the game)

Marinette: Woo! Yeah! Woo hoo! I win! Uh-huh!

Kim: Wha! I can't believe it! She... she beat him?

Alya: Beat him? She pulverized him!

Rose: The king's been knocked off his throne!

Max: I accept this defeat. I relinquish my position at the tournament. Congratulations, Marinette. And Adrien.

"But you still got akumatized, so you didn't totally accept your defeat". Kagami sumerises understanding where this is going

"Pretty much, I guess it really doesn't pay to be a sore loser". Max says agreeing with Kagami.

Adrien: Max, wait!

Kim: Oh, Max...

Max: Look. I'm fine, I lost fair and square. But if you don't mind, I'd like a little solitude.

Mr. Damocles: So, Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste will represent Françoise Dupont High School at the Paris Ultimate Mecha Strike III Tournament. Good luck to both of you.

Adrien: Well, I guess I'll be coming over to practice. With my new partner. See you later.

"Wait you'll be going to Marinette's? The same Marinette, that had a bunch of posters of you hanging on the walls"? Mylene asks slowly

"I didn't see any posters of me on the wall when I went over, well not that I can remember". Adrien says thinking back to this day.

"Oh you'll see, but you can thank Tikki for that". Marinette says embarrassed and making a mental note to remove those posters, when they get back.

Marinette: See... ya...

Alya: Now you gotta win and you're gonna be representing the school, not just hanging out with Adrien.

Marinette: Oh, Adrien...

Alya: Oh, brother...

(Alya facepalms)

Scene: Streets of Paris. Max walks angrily.

Max: This is a travesty. An unequivocal travesty!

Scene: Hawk Moth's lair.

Hawk Moth: (His window opens) Ah, a competition. I know you like that, my little evil akumas. Where there's a winner, there's always a loser. (turns a butterfly into an akuma) Fly away, my little akuma, and evilize him!

"Does he ever quit"? Chloe and Alix in sync before looking at each other and smiling.

"Jinx you owe me a soda/a mani pedi". They eyes before looking wide eyes

"A measly soda"? Chloe asks surprised

"A mani pedi"? Alix asks confused

"So soda and mani pedis for both of you tonight then"? Alya asks amused as they look at each other and nod.

"Sounds fabulous". Cloe says flipping her hair

"Never had a mani pedi before, sound fun". Alix says agreeing to the plan.

Scene: The streets. Max laments not going to the tournament. The akuma flies after his glasses.

Max: I should've been going to that tournament. I was the chosen one! I worked so hard for it! Inconceivable!

"The "Chosen One"? Max my man you know we aren't movie characters right"? Kim asks worried for his best friend, as Luminous choughs hearing this.

"Umm let's move on". She says nervously pressing play.

(The akuma appears and evilizes him)

Hawk Moth: Gamer, I am Hawk Moth. I'll help you win the tournament of your life. But in return, you must help me achieve my high score.

Max: Absolutely, Hawk Moth. Game on! Now to see who's the greatest gamer in Paris! (Max gets transformed to Gamer by the akuma)

Scene: Outside Collège Françoise Dupont

Marinette: Ah, training with Adrien! Adrien!

Tikki: If all you wanted to do is spend time with Adrien, there are other ways to do that!

Marinette: What are you getting at?

Tikki: You know how much Max wanted to be in that tournament. Kim said he'd been training for it all year.

"It was pretty rude of me to just steal your spot from you Max even though you had been training so long for it. I'm sorry Max I didn't mean to hurt your feelings". Marinette apologises for hurting his feelings at the time.

"It alright Marinette, sometimes all the training in the world doesn't mean you'll win. I was just a sore loser here and refused to accept it. As long as we're still friend 100% then were fine right". Max says accepting her apology.

"100%, but Alya still my best friend". Marinette says holding up a fist to Max.

"Absolutely after all Kim is my best friend even if brain and brawn doesn't always get along". He says meeting his fist with her's

Marinette: Right. All I could think about was Adrien. Hey! Adrien's coming to my house. (gasps) Adrien's coming to my house! No, this is a total disaster! I have to... clean my room!

Scene: Marinette's room. Marinette is scared that Adrien will see all the photos of him.

Tikki: That's what I've been trying to tell you all along.

"If it were me Sugarcube I would have let her keep the posters up, and just let him figure out her feelings". Plagg says snickering.

"Well it's a good thing we weren't given to the other's Chosen the Plagg". Tikki says as everyone overhears this conversation.

"Hey Mari, if we swap miraculouses, what would you be called? I'd think I'd be Mr. Bug". Adrien says thinking what it would be like to use the ladybug miraculous.

"Well I'd be Lady Noir, but I can't imagine you getting your ears pierced to use my miraculous". Marinette says thinking it over.

"Ya I'd rather not get my ears pierced". Adrien says slowly turning back to the screen.

Marinette: Oh, this... is not... happening!

Tikki: Calm down, Marinette. You still have time. It's not like he's gonna show up this very minute.

(With Tikki's help, Marinette takes the photos of Adrien from the wall to hide them from him)

(The doorbell rings)

Sabine: (downstairs) Marinette! Someone's here to see you!

Alya turns to Tikki smiling, "You were saying"? She asks the Kwami

Marinette: Uh... Coming!

Adrien: Marinette and I are finalists in the Paris Ultimate Mecha Strike III Tournament.

Tom: No way. Well, she did learn from the best Tom style! Booyah!

"Tonight UMS3 Battles will rock with the dupain family joining the ranks. I'm so PUMPED". Kim shouts startling some people

"May I join in, I am quite curious about this video game playing". Kagami asks interested in what so special about video game playing.

"Sure Kagami, you can play against Nathanial, he's probably the best way to learn the basics from". Max says curious as to good she will be at the game.

Sabine: Marinette never told us about this Tournament.

Adrien: We were just pairing out today.

Sabine: You two are a pair, huh? I'm not surprised. Marinette talks a lot about you, you know?

Marinette: Mom! ...Come up, Adrien!

Adrien: Uh, very nice to meet you.

Tom & Sabine: Ohhh…

"I can imagine you two bring Adrien a ton of food, since he's so skinny right"? Alya asks Marinette's parents

""You got us, we also wanted to see the boy our baby girl is so smitten with". Tom says with a hearty laugh.

Scene:The streets of Paris. The Gamer's ship appears.

Hawk Moth: Gamer. It's time to get to the next level and show everyone that you're the best!

Gamer: No time like the present!(his ship starts trapping people in green spheres. The ship absorbs them) Hahahahaha!

Scene: Dupain-Cheng House, Marinette's room. Marinette and Adrien start practicing for the Tournament.

Marinette: Oh! Hahaha. Sorry.

Adrien: No, you go.

Both: I'll use the other one. (both take each other's hands) Ah! (each take their controllers)

"Dude were you blushing"? Nino asks with a grin.

"I thought before this Marinette was just a friend"? Alya asks joining in.

"Maybe, Luminous can you just press play"? Adrien asks wanting to avoid any more questioning. Luminous nods hearing this and presses play for sunshine boy.

Adrien: Your parents seem nice.

Marinette: Oh yeah, they are. But... sometimes... (sees Tikki on a photo of Adrien) Ahhhh! (takes the photo of Adrien away)

Adrien: Sometimes what?

Tom: (opens the hatch) Everything going well? I thought just in case you wanted something to eat...

Marinette:' Uh... no thanks, Papa. We're training.

Tom: Well then, uh, maybe you could use a few tips, you know... dad style.

Marinette: Thanks, but no thanks! Papa!

(Tom closes the door)

Marinette: Sometimes my parents could be a little nosey. (sees Tom and Sabine entering the room, they close the door) Where were we?

"If they're so nosey, why didn't just lock them out"? Chloe asks confused

"Why didn't I think of that". Marinette face palms

Scene: The streets of Paris. The Gamer's ship continues absorbing people.

Gamer: I'll be at level 2 in no time! My skills are indisputable! (his ship absorbs people and vehicles) I am unstoppable! Hahahaha! (his ship evolves into a two-legged robot) Excellent! (the robot starts absorbing people, gaining more power)

Scene: Marinette's room. Marinette and Adrien win a round.

Adrien: Wow! We won again, thanks to you!

Marinette: Yeah, um, yes we did.

Adrien: We? That was practically all you. You're amazing, Marinette. I guess you wouldn't even need me. I'm so lame compared to you…

"That's not sure Adrien you are amazing, you have your strengths and weaknesses, just like me. So let me repeat, you are not lame". Marinette saus scolding her boyfriend

"Yes milady after all no one is perfect". Adrien says as some sense is finally knocked into his head.

Marinette: Um, no no no, I... No, you're so good. I mean, I'm the one who's not good. I mean... I'm lucky, that's all.

Tom: (opens the trapdoor) Anyone want cookies? They hot from the oven!

(Adrien wants a cookie but he groans when he didn't take a cookie from the plate)

Marinette: Papa, we're trying to work here!

(Tom exits the room)

Marinette: Actually, you know what? I've got a secret. (shows him her lucky charm) This is why I win.

Adrien: Are you messing with me?

Marinette: Try playing a match with it.

"Wow Marinette must love you, she never lets anyone use her lucky charm, she's had it since she was 5". Sabine says surprised.

"Really wow". Adrien says going into cloud 9

(Adrien takes the lucky charm. Tom and Sabine open the door)

Sabine: How about a delicious salmon and spinach pie? You can tell me what you think of it?

Adrien: Uh, Marinette. A little snack wouldn't hurt, would it?

Scene: The Place des Vosges. Marinette and Adrien are eating a snack.

Marinette: Uh, I'm really sorry. It's impossible to get anything down with my parents around.

Adrien: That's okay. (eats his pie) I didn't know your dad made such yummy pie!

"Thank you my boy, if my pies weren't good i wouldn't be a very good baker, now would I"? Tom aks with a hearty laugh

"I guess that's true".Adrien says hungry as he goes to grab some food from the buffet.

Marinette: Oh, uh, I... yeah! So, shall we go back?

Adrien: Let's see if it works. (he has Marinette's lucky charm)

(Suddenly, the Gamer's robot appears. Marinette and Adrien notice it)

Marinette: Tell me this isn't some kind of publicity stunt for the tournament!

Gamer: Well, well. Marinette, let's see who's victorious this time.

Adrien: Doesn't look like a publicity stunt to me.

(The Gamer's robot fires a laser at them)

Adrien: Look out! (sees Marinette) Uh, we better get outta here!

(Marinette and Adrien run holding their hands, but they separate and go their ways. Marinette runs out of the Park, the Gamer chasing her. Suddenly, the Gamer's robot stands in front of her)

Gamer: Game over, Marinette!

Marinette: How does he know my name? Max! (the Gamer's robot fires lasers at her) I guess he really did want that spot on the tournament!

"Being Akumatized kinda gave it away girl". ALya says dryly as marinette gives her a dry look.

Adrien: Time to transform.

[ Transformation Sequence ]

Adrien: Plagg, claws out! (Adrien transforms into Cat Noir)

(Meanwhile, Marinette still runs away from the Gamer's robot. But she falls. As soon as the robot is about to fire a laser at her, Cat Noir's staff appears and hits the robot)

Gamer: Game over!

Cat Noir: Not yet! Here comes a new challenger!

Marinette: Cat Noir! Hey! Over here!

"Marichat to the rescue". Luminous squeaks with Rose at the ship.

"I see what you mean Luminous, Marichat is simply adorable". Rose squeaks, finding the cuteness that is marichat.

(Cat Noir rescues Marinette while dodging the Robot's lasers. He jumps from ceiling to ceiling until he reaches the Grand Paris Hotel.)

Cat Noir: I heard Miss Video Game Champion really took down the final boss.

Marinette: Well it doesn't give him extra points to go transforming everyone. Hey, wait, Cat Noir! I left my friend Adrien at the park! He might be in danger, we have to go back!

"Nice to see you care Purrincess". Adrien tries to pun before getting a pillow to the face from three people.

"Dude stop punning"

"Not funny Kitty"

"I'm just siding with my bestie and my boyfriend. And it looked fun"

Cat Noir: Uh... don't worry. Adrien's not in danger. He'll be fine. You'll be safe here. Just stay put. Don't worry, Cat Noir will take care of everything. I should leap and do a barrel roll!

Marinette: Uh, he's always so over-the top.

Adrien gets up and kneels in front of Marinette before kissing her hand. "I am but a humble knight here to serve his Princess". He says showing that he agrees with that statement.

"I der He ah My my knight thank you very much". She stutters out.

Tikki: If ever there was a game to win, this is it! Let's go!

[ Transformation Sequence ]

Marinette: Tikki, spots on! Ha! (Marinette transforms into Ladybug)

Scene: The streets. Cat Noir follows the Gamer's robot, and sees he is heading for a bus. Cat Noir goes to where the bus is.

Cat Noir: Get away from here! As far as you can! (sees the robot) Hurry!

(The people run away)

Cat Noir: Hey, tin can! Over here!

Gamer: My calculations indicate that your system's about to crash!

"Well your calculations were wrong". Chloe says sarcastically.

"BURN"! Shouts the burn squad.

(Ladybug ties the two legs of the robot with her yo-yo)

Ladybug: You're the one crashing, robot! (pulls the yo-yo's string, making the robot fall)

Cat Noir: He's a life-size robot, from Ultimate Mecha Strike!

Ladybug: I know! And it's nearly at level 3. 4 is the highest level!

Cat Noir: Wait, you know that game?

Ladybug: Duh! Of course!

Cat Noir: See? You and me! It was meant to be.

"Dude Not the time". Nino complains at his friend childness when he's out as a hero.

"Tell me Nino if you and Alya were heros would you two flirt out in the field"? Adrien asks hypothetically

"No""Yes"

(The Gamer sees the bus. He absorbs it and evolves into level 3)

Cat Noir: Uh, I think our problem just got a whole lot bigger.

Gamer: Level 3. Hahahahahaha!

Hawk Moth: If you want to be the most powerful robot in the world, you must capture Ladybug and Cat Noir's Miraculouses. Then it really will be Game Over.

Gamer: Those Miraculouses are mine! (starts attacking Ladybug and Cat Noir. He fires lasers at them, but they run away)

"But that would require Gamer to leave his robot to grab the miraculouses". Kagami says noticing a flaw in the plan.

"Gami we've already discovered Hawkmoth is an idiot when it comes to making villains". Kim says as everyone agrees with that comment.

Ladybug: We have to get him out of here before he destroys all of Paris!

(Ladybug looks at a billboard for the Tournament)

Ladybug & Cat Noir: The stadium! (they go to the stadium)

Scene: The Parc des Princes Stadium. Ladybug and Cat Noir appear to fight the Gamer.

Ladybug: Where has Clunky got to?

(The Gamer's robot appears behind them. Ladybug and Cat Noir throw their yo-yo and staff at him to try to defeat the robot but did it didn't work)

Gamer: Hahahaha! (his robot smashes them, but Ladybug and Cat Noir dodge. They run away from its laser.)

Ladybug: Attack the robot with your Cataclysm Power! It might be enough to shock him!

Cat Noir: My pleasure. Two can play this game. Cataclysm! (uses his Cataclysm to destroy the Gamer's robot)

"Smart, game over for Gamer just like that". Alix cheers on the hero's on the screen.

Gamer: Nooooo!

Ladybug: Smackdown, Cat Noir!

(She gives him a high five)

Cat Noir: Cat Noir Style! Booyah!

"Hey Ya lookin like a member of the family already". Tom says proudly

"I guess I do huh, you guess are much more of a family than my dad, that's for sure". Adrien says embarrassed

"Adrikins we all know your father isn't a proper father, don't kid yourself". Chloe says sick of Gabrial Agresets bad parenting.

(A floating red sphere appears between them.)

Cat Noir: Whoa ha ha! Check out that loot!

Ladybug: System crash, Gamer!

Gamer: Hahahaha! You've forgotten the rules. I saved my last level! (touches his glasses and a more powerful robot appears) Respawn!

Cat Noir: Aww, not the old spawn point glitch again.

"If I make a video Game I'd make sure that glitch doesn't exist". Max says taking notes for his own video ideas.

"I'g play that game bro". Kim says think about how awesome that be

"Us too". The Dupain-Chang family stays together

Ladybug: Yeah, but did you see he pushed that button on his glasses? I bet the akuma's in there.

(Ladybug touches the red sphere and a red and black robot appears. Ladybug and Cat Noir stand on it)

"Where did that come from"? Juleka asks confused

"I have a good answer, but I don't want a fourth wall breaker in here, so I won't say it". Luminous laughs to herself.

Ladybug: Ha! We've leveled up too!

Cat Noir: (his Miraculous beeps) Okay, but I only got a few minutes left.

(Ladybug and Cat Noir enter their robot's cockpit.)

Cat Noir: I'll man it, you shoot!

Ladybug: Why do you get to man it?

Cat Noir: What do you say we flip for it?

(Ladybug and Cat Noir start controlling the robot, but the Gamer's robot smashes it.)

Cat Noir: Okay, you man it and I'll fire.

"You learn more from your mistakes than your victories Adrien, what did you learn here"? Kagami asks her friend

"Let Marinette take the controls, when handling a giant mecha". Adrien deadpans

Ladybug: Look out! Here it comes again...

(The Gamer's robot attacks Ladybug and Cat Noir's robot. Ladybug mans the robot)

Ladybug: We'll let it go to your head! (uses a rocket punch) Booster! (the punch knocks down the head of the Gamer's robot. The Gamer puts it back on)

Gamer: Hahahahaha! Huh? (Sees Ladybug and Cat Noir's robot still standing)

Ladybug: Round two, Gamer.

Gamer: Arrrghhh... Gamer Missiles! (his robot shoots missiles out of its shoulders)

Ladybug: Forcefield, Cat Noir!

Cat Noir: Got it. Forcefield activated! (activates the robot's forcefield, destroys the missiles) Cat Saber! (takes the robot's tail off and uses it as a saber)

"That's awesome, why can't there be that boy in the actual game". Max asks envious.

"Because they're superheroes and they don't get to have magical powers". Alya says envious.

Gamer: Gamer-Drill! (activates a drill on the robot's arm, and charges on Ladybug and Cat Noir's robot. The two are still charging)

Cat Noir: This Gamer's way powerful. He just took out our forcefield!

Ladybug: We're gonna have to manage without. Lady Bombs! (shoots bombs out of the robot's shoulders)

Gamer: Laser Wall! (a laser wall appears and blocks the Lady Bombs)

Ladybug: Lady Helix! (the robot's two shields fly over to the Gamer's robot, but his robot blocks them)

Cat Noir: Bullet! (the robot's two arms fly over to the Gamer's robot, but his robot neutralizes them) Ear Thunder! (uses the robot's two cat ears to make thunder, but the Gamer's robot blocks it with its own thunder)

Ladybug: He's anticipating all of our attacks!

Cat Noir: Watch out, Ladybug! (the Gamer's robot charges at them, the two robots fight)

Gamer: Gamer Fire! (fires a blast of energy, appears next to Ladybug and Cat Noir's robot, and pushes their robot to the energy orb. Then his robot fires an eye beam to their robot) Hahahahaha! Today I shall be victorious!

Cat Noir: (the robot stands up, charges a blast of energy and fires it at the robot) Catouken!

(Ladybug and Cat Noir's robot slams the Gamer's robot to the floor, but the Gamer's robot disintegrates and forms again, still standing)

Gamer: I am the strongest player in the world! Hahahaha!

Cat Noir: How are we supposed to beat him if we can't even catch him?

"But not attacking the armor, but by attacking the man in the armor". Luminous says with a smile

"Ah that makes a lot of sense, but getting there will be a challenge". Kagami says understanding what Luminous is talking about.

"Luminous, Gami what are talking about"? Kim asks confused

"Oh you'll see, but let's get back to the episode". Luminous says mysteriously pressing play.

Ladybug: We have to beat him harder and jam the system! Tatsu-Lady! (kicks the robot with a spinning kick)

Cat Noir: Catouken! (fires a blast of energy at the robot)

Gamer: Gamer Crusher! (spins at Ladybug and Cat Noir's robot, but they dodge)

Ladybug: Shoryubug! (does a Shoryuken at the Gamer's robot)

Cat Noir: Catouken! (fires a blast of energy at the robot, knocking it)

(The Gammer's robot stands up. The two robots fight)

Ladybug: We've gotta get inside his cockpit!

"But how you'll be data if you try". Alys says frustrated having no memory of this akuma attack.

"Well we won, so you know we did it Alya, don't worry". Marinette says patting her frustrated friend on the back.

Cat Noir: Go for it. You're in charge!

Ladybug: Take the controls, Cat Noir. I'll be right back.

Cat Noir: Right back? Where are you going?!

Ladybug: (goes out of the cockpit) It's just us two now, Gamer!

Gamer: What are they...

Ladybug: Lucky Charm! (a graffiti can appears) Huh? Graffiti? Spray paint? Arts and crafts? (Ladybug uses her Lucky Vision, and the robot's left arm and eye flash) Bingo.

"Ah I see it makes sense now". Kagami says getting the plan.

"What do you see Kagami, I don't quite see it myself". Luka asks the girl next to him with fondness in his eyes. Giggling Kagami leans over and whispers the plan into his ear causing him to blush at her closeness. "Ah that make sense". He says hearing the plan from her.

(Ladybug runs to the Gamer's robot. She reaches its eye and sprays graffiti on it.)

Gamer: Aghhh! You won't get away with this! (goes out of the cockpit, and Ladybug takes his glasses off)

Ladybug: Game over, Gamer. (breaks the glasses) Game's over for you too, akuma. Time to de-evilize! (catches the akuma with her yo-yo) Gotcha! (releases the akuma, turning it into a normal butterfly) Bye bye little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug! (Throws the Lucky Charm into the air, and everything turns back to normal. The Gamer is turned back into Max)

Max: What am I doing here?

Ladybug & Cat Noir: Pound it!

"POUND IT"! They do the same in person.

Hawk Moth: Such pitiful insolence! The moment you challenge me is the moment you seal your fate! This battle is not yet over...

Scene: The Parc des Princes. The gaming tournament is about to start.

Announcer: So remember, the High Score to beat is 24500, so gamers, hit those consoles. Game on!

Alya: You bent over backwards to be in the team and now you wanna pull out?

Marinette: It's just that I feel so bad for Max. And well, it just wouldn't be right.

"Giving up you place in the tournament for me is very generous Marinette, thank you". Max says thankful for his classmate, and hero.

"It was the least I could so for you max, besides it's in the past right"? Marinette asks with a warm smile.

"Right". He says in agreement.

Alya: (stops her) You're doing the right thing. But honestly, it's not like you get the chance to play with Adrien everyday...

Marinette: ...Max? I've thought about this a lot, and...

Announcer: And now, representing Françoise Dupont High School...

Marinette: Well, I think you should be playing tonight, Max.

Max: What?

Marinette: Don't get me wrong! I love gaming, but it's not my heart and soul. This is your baby. It's your tournament, Max. I don't wanna take that away from you.

Nino: Dudes, make up your minds. They're waiting for you.

Marinette: I insist! (gives Max the controller)

Max: I don't know how to thank you.

Adrien: By winning the tournament... with her.

(Adrien walk over to Marinette by putting his hand on her right shoulder and she is shocked and he gives his controller to her)

Marinette: Huh?

Adrien: Go on, Marinette. You're a hundred times better than me. You belong on the team. Win the tournament for the school. I know you can do it.

"Let me guess, you two eniliated the entire tournament"? Kagami guesses amused

"Pretty much". Max, and Marinette says together.

(Alya facepalms)

Nino: Go on, dudes! They're waiting for you!

(Nino takes her by the shoulder)

Marinette: No, uh, I... only with you?

Max: Let's show them who's gold.

(Marinette nods. She and Max enter the gates as the other students cheer them on.)

"And that was Gamer, are you all ready for the next episode, or do you want a break"? Luminous asks stopping the episode

"We only have 3 episodes left of the season right? Well I say let's keep going"! Alya cheers as everyone starts asking for more episodes.

"And I'd Like to pick the next episode please". Sabrina says raising her hand

"Sure go ahead". Luminous says floating her top hat over to Sabrina to pull an episode out.

"Let's see the next episode is…"

TO BE CONTINUED!


And if you didn't know already the other day I uploaded a one shot on the smoothie bet from last chapter. It's on my profile if you want to check it out.