As everyone makes their way back to the viewing room after a hefty lunch, Luminous pulls back out her trusty hat.
"So who wants to pick out the next episode"? Luminous ask with a smile.
"Oi How about you let Fang pick an episode". Jagged suggests from his spot next to the trusted Crocodile.
"Sure, let me just set something up first, so Fang can actually pick an episode. Since you know no opposable thumbs". Luminous says walking out of the room real quick to set something up.
"I can't believe she's actually letting a Crocodile pick an episode". Nino says in disbelief.
"But it's very sweet she's doing something for Fang, so he can be included as well". Alya says impressed, but curious as to which episode it could be. After a few Minutes Luminous comes back in with a kiddie pool filled with plushies.
"Uhh what is your plan exactly"? Marinette asks with a raised eyebrow.
"Simple in this kiddie pool are a bunch of Pushies of Hawkmoth and Lila, each plushie has an episode card in it. Fang will go up to the pool and pick a dool, and Jagged will read the card from inside the plushie. But here's a hint: the Lila dolls are episodes where a female is Akumatized, and the Hawkmoth dolls have a male who's been akumatized". Luminous explains as people look into the pool to see 5 Lila dolls, and 7 Hawkmoth dolls.
"How rock n Roll! Go on Fang pick an episode for me". JAgged says, leading his pet up to the pool to pick a doll. After about a Minute of browsing the dolls Fang finally grabs a Lila doll.
"Can we do that to the Real Lila"? Someone (Chloe) Asks from the background.
"No we can't… unfortunately. Now Jagged what episode did Fang pick"? Luminous asks seriously.
"Let's see this episode is called Captain Hardrock. Now that sounds like my kinda Akuma". Jagged says handing the card to Luminous and everyone takes their seats.
Scene: Seine
Marinette: Oops! Sorry Mylène. My bad!
(Marinette picks up a box)
Marinette: I think this is yours, Rose.
(hands a microphone to Rose)
Rose: Thanks, Marinette! Do you realize? It's our very first concert! It's going to be awesome.
"Concert? What concert"? Nino asks cerious
"You'll just have to wait and see Nino. after all you wouldn't want to ruin the surprise". Luminous winks before pressing play.
Marinette: He's not here yet.
Alya: No worries girl. The gig hasn't started yet.
Marinette: What if he doesn't know Juleka's address? Or he got the wrong day? Or he's lost? Could you check with Nino please? You know, of course, just... casually.
Alya: Hey, Nino, did you hear from Adrien, by any chance?
Nino: He had something to do with his old man. He said he'll come right after.
(Marinette and Alya giggle)
Anarka: Captain Anarka speaking to ya'! So how's it comin' along me young pirates? Ready to celebrate the- (adjusts her glasses) Whatcha up to, there, matey?
"Wow she really likes Pirates, doesn't she"? Kagami is a little surprised.
"Ya that's my Mom". Luka says Blushing.
"See seems noble, and much Nicer than my Mother". Kagami compliments honestly.
"Thanks".
Marinette: Uh, hello ma'am. I'm cleaning up for tonight! Your boat's gonna be clean as a whistle!
Anarka: You're cleaning (laughs). We never pick up in this house! Didn't my daughter tell you? We like the lived-in look. We have no rules on The Liberty! Out of chaos comes creation! Messiness is life.
Scene: Adrien's Room
(Adrien playing the piano)
(Adrien accidentally plays the wrong key)
Gabriel: I've heard enough. Are you sure you're practicing, Adrien?
Adrien: I'm just doing the same exercises over and over again. I think I could make better progress if I could just play with other musicians. After all, music's meant to be shared with other people, don't you think?
Gabriel: We Agrestes are soloists. We're no where group members. I suggest you rehearse your piece some more. You'll play it for me again later today.
"Honestly Dude you are not like your dad, did you take after your mom in every way but Gender or something"? Nino asks his brother in all but blood.
"Pretty much".
Adrien: But father, you promised that I could attend my friends' concert.
Gabriel: Not after that performance you've just given, which is probably due to their influence! You need to refocus, Adrien.
(Adrien calls Nino)
Scene: Seine
(Nino's phone rings)
Nino: Wassup dude?...Wow, what happened?...Whoa, that's real rough. Good luck dude, see you tomorrow!
Alya: Well it's not exactly the first time his dad's kept him from hanging out with us. Actually, I'd have been super surprised if he hadn't.
"Well you're not wrong, after all Uncle Gabrial needs to get that stick out of his ass". Chloe says in agreement, making people laugh.
"Damn straight". Alix says in agreement.
"Who's straight, because I'm pretty sure I'm Bi". Chloe shoots back with a smirk.
"Then allow me to correct myself. Damn Bi".
"That's more like it".
Anarka: Whoa, sailor! Never place a metal object next to a compass, ya hear lass? Metal attracts the needle, just like a magnet, which is why you cant get them anywhere near each other.
Marinette: I know how they feel. Maybe I'm just like this statue and Adrien's my compass. Maybe we're meant to stay away from each other forever.
"You can Never keep me away for long my Lady". Adrien says Kissing her hand.
"Tell me something I don't know". Marinette flirts back pecking his cheek, when a certain cat Kwami pipes up.
"A day before we came here Adrien ordered A Ladybug Body Pillow off the internet". Plagg shouts making the couple yurn a nice shade of red.
"Plagg why would you say that"? Adrien demands to know.
"What she said to tell her something she doesn't know. And she didn't know that". Plagg says, trying to defend himself.
"Please ignore him Princess". Adrien says turning back to Marinette to find her not moving, just staring into space. When Alya reaches over and Pokes Marinette to find her Unresponsive.
"I think Plagg broke Marinette". Alya calls out as they resume the episode.
Alya: I think its the other way around. He's the statue and your the compass that goes crazy whenever he gets close! There'll be other chances Marinette.
Marinette: That's what you said last time and the time before that.
Rose: We're ready Captain! Uh... but Luka's missing.
"Brother this must be the episode you come in". Juleka says realizing what's happening.
"Cool".
Anarka: Marinette, right?
Marinette: Yes, ma'am... uh, Captain!
Anarka: Since you're free from your cleaning duties, could you go and tell Luka that we're waiting for him to start rehearsals?
Marinette: Of course. Uh, but who's Luka? And where is he?
Anarka: Luka's my son, you'll find him in his cabin.
Scene: Below deck in Luka's cabin
(sees Luka)
Marinette: Uh!
(Luka looks up at her)
Marinette: Hey, my name's Mama uh Mamamarinette! Your mom sent me down here. The groove...uh... the group's waiting for you.
Luka: Hello, Mamamarinette. (chuckles) Sorry. I tend to make more sense with this.
"Mamamarinette Huh? I think I'll make that your new nickname girl". Alya says looking over to her bff, to find her still unresponsive.
"When will this wear off". Nino asks cerious.
"If she's not better by the end of the episode I'll wake her up". Luminous says making a plan in her head.
(picks up and starts playing guitar)
Luka: That's strange. It seems you have something like this in your heart.
(continues to play)
Marinette: How do you do that?
Luka: Music is often simpler than words.
(picks up guitar pick)
Marinette: You like Jagged Stone's music?
Luka: He's my favorite singer!
"Glad you Like my Music mate you have good tastes". Jagged says patting Luka on the back
"Thanks Mr. Stone Sir". Luka says with a grin
"No problem, and just call me Jagged".
Marinette: Mine too.
Luka: You can have it if you like. I've got plenty.
Marinette: Oh! Thanks!
Luka: I think I'd better go join the... groove, you said?
Marinette: Did I really say that? Oh, no.
Luka: You're a funny girl, Marinette.
Scene: Adrien's room
Nadja: For this year's National Music Festival, Paris's city hall has organized numerous free concerts featuring big stars in some pretty prestigious locales! We're joined by our honorable Mayor, Andre Bourgeois. If you will, please tell us about the line-up!
André: Well, XY will be performing at the Place de la Concord, Laura Nightingale at the Louvre, The Philharmonic Orchestra outside City Hall, and Mr. Jagged Stone at the Eiffel Tower! And let's not forget the many concerts and gigs given by the people of Paris across the city!
"A City wide music fesival, How Rock in roll", Jagged says fist Bumping the air.
"That's an event we'll have to be on the lookout for that when we get back, so we can plan accordingly". Penny says, taking note of this music fest.
Nadja: This is likely to be the most incredible music festival since the first one was held, right here in Paris, in 1982! I'm Nadja Chamack. Tune in here, to hear more tunes.
Plagg: Come on, now. Don't be so down in the dumps. Look at the bright side. Now you can enjoy all of the concerts without leaving the comfort of your own room!
Adrien: I just wanted to go to my friend's concert, Plagg!
Plagg: Then why didn't you say so? As your friend, I'm going to give you a private concert you'll never forget! Ahem! (singing off-key) Camembert! You're the cheese of my dreams! Camembert! You make life better than it seems!
"How is it Plagg is older than recorded history but he can't sing to save his life"? Chloe asks, covering her ears from the singing.
"That's what we've been wondering since the Great wall was being built". Pollen answers her choice.
Adrien: Thanks Plagg. Best concert ever.
(Adrien starts playing the piano)
Plagg: Aww...
Scene: Seine
Alya: Are you okay girl?
Marinette: Mmm-hmm.
Alya: I'm thinking "Marinette the Compass" has found herself a new statue.
Marinette: What? Luka? No way! You're being ridiculous! Pff! Sure he's cool and nice and everything... but there's only one statue that drives this compass crazy!
Anarka Ho, ho, sailors! Let's give them a show! Whenever your ready, Luka!
Mylène: You're going to need these, believe me.
(Hands Alya and Marinette earplugs)
(Luka strums guitar loudly)
(sirens)
Roger: Mrs. Anarka, are you completely out of your mind? I'm reading 160 decibels! That's 10 times the sound of a jet engine! You just can't do this. You'll have to play something else!
Anarka: It's the National Music Festival today Officer Roger! My crew's allowed to play whatever they want!
"Wait is my dad going to cause another Akuma"? Sabrina asks worriedly.
"Another your father has caused one before"? Mr Damocles asks cerious.
"Mr Pigeon". Sabrina answered, remembering that episode.
"Please that guy could get Akumatized over someone giving a Pigeon the stink eye". Luminous says rolling her eyes,
"Wow, sounds like he needs a therapist". Alix says surprised.
Roger: It's a music festival, not a noise festival. If you don't turn the volume down, I'll ban your concert altogether!
Marinette: Uh, maybe we could turn the volume down a bit Captain? Then there'd be no more problem, right?
Anarka: No, out of the question. I didn't name my galleon Liberty for nothing, you know! It's a matter of principle! Haven't you ever heard of freedom of speech, Roger? This is me home! I will do as I want!
Roger: Do you have a document stating you can moor your houseboat in this location?
Anarka: The Seine belongs to everyone!
Roger: You are not allowed to moor here without a parking permit! Which means you can't play your concert here either. Not to mention this incredibly messy deck!
(starts handing Anarka tickets)
Roger: Public visual disturbance you get a ticket! And this decoration it's too decorated! Another ticket!
(Anarka rips the tickets and then laughs)
Roger: You asked for it, One more ticket for making me use too many tickets, one more for your attitude, one because I can't sleep, one more because I'm seasick, one more because I say so.
"Okay now that's just an abuse of power". Chloe says, crossing her Arms.
"Ya you would know all about that right Chloe"? Alya asks with a smirk.
"Oh shut up, that's in the past… Mostly".
Scene: Hawk Moth's Lair
Hawk Moth: Ah, the suppression of a soul demanding liberty and freedom. A perfect target for my akuma! (charges akuma with dark energy) Fly away my little akuma and evilize her.
(akuma flies out into Paris)
Scene: Seine
Anarka: I refuse to give in.
(the akuma lands on the compass of the ship)
Scene: Hawk Moth's Lair
Hawk Moth: Captain Hardrock, I am Hawk Moth. Is the establishment censoring your right to make as much noise as you'd like? From now on they won't hear anything but your music. I'm giving you an indestructible ship and you will use it to sale around Paris and blast your music out everywhere you go as loudly as you please. In return, you will bring me the greatest of all treasures, Ladybug and Cat Noir's Miraculous.
Scene: Seine
Anarka: A treasure in return for freedom? Ho, ho, ho then I shall be your pirate Hawk Moth.
"I normally Love Pirates, but a Pirate Akuma no thank you". Luminous says looking at the transformation.
"You don't seem Like the Pirate type". Luka says looking over their host.
"Ehh anime Pirates are different from most. So what"?
(black and purple smoke covers the ship)
Marinette: Oh no!
Captain Hardrock: Raise the mainsail me deck hands let's get swashbuckling around here. (laughs)
Juleka: Mom?
Luka: What's going on?
Captain Hardrock: Your mom has weighed anchor, me lad, I'm Captain Hardrock and today Paris's timbers are about to be shivered by my cannons.
(looks through a telescope)
Captain Hardrock: Westward ho, Liberty next stop, Jagged Stone at the Eiffel Tower.
"You come after me, and my music, and I'll sick Fang on you". Jagged says ready to fight.
"Jagged, don't forget this is the future. It hasn't happened yet". Alya reminds the rock star.
"Right".
Captain Hardrock: Soon, there will only be one concert in Paris only one Music Festival. We will destroy all the others. Now, get to your instruments and rock those decibels!
Luka: Mom please, you can't ruin the Music Festival.
Marinette: You can't force people to listen to your music!
Ivan: No way we're playing like this!
Captain Hardrock: Mutiny? On my ship? Liberty, seize these scallywags and throw them down into the hold!
(chains wrap around the crew and they go below deck)
Captain Hardrock: Liberty! Fire!
"A sentient ship.. That's new".Juleka says with wide eyes.
"New to you maybe". Luminous Mumbles, thinking about the Going Merry from One piece, and the Chaos from Zack storm.
(fires at a bridge)
Captain Hardrock: Nothing and no one will stop Captain Hardrock from playing her music! Fire!
(Fires small speakers at the Eiffel Tower)
Scene: Adrien's Room
Nadja: Paris is yet again under attack, a new villain is destroying all the music festival concerts one by one. Please take shelter as soon as possible!
Adrien: I may be grounded Plagg, but they're playing my song.
Plagg: Yeah, I know it by heart.
[ Transformation Sequence ]
Adrien: Plagg, claws out! (Adrien transforms into Cat Noir)
(jumps out of his window)
Scene: Below deck of the Liberty
(Tikki looks at Marinette from her purse)
(Marinette nods)
(Tikki unlocks the chains holding Marinette and Luka together)
Luka: Wow, how'd you do that?
Marinette: Uhh, I, uhm...
Marinette: With this.
(holds up guitar pick)
"That's a new one normaly girls use bobby pins". Chloe says impressed.
Luka: You're amazing. A real magician Marinette.
Marinette: You think so? Oh, it was nothing, uh, amazing, really?
Alya: Excuse me, but some of us are still chained up here you know.
(Captain Hardrock walks downstairs laughing)
Alya: Marinette, she's coming.
Marinette: We'll come back, I promise.
(Marinette and Luka lock themselves in a room)
(Captain Hardrock breaks in)
Luka: Run, Marinette quick.
Captain Hardrock: Seize him.
(chains surround Luka)
Captain Hardrock: She won't get very far.
(leaves room)
(Marinette slides out from under the bed)
Tikki: Phew, that was close.
Marinette: Tikki, I have to save my friends.
[Transformation Sequence]
Marinette: Tikki, spots on! Yeah! (Marinette transforms into Ladybug)
Scene: On the Liberty
(Captain Hardrock looks through telescope)
Captain Hardrock: New target located. Fire at XY.
"I'm okay with that". Jagged says with a smile, before getting hit by Penny.
"Jagged I know you don't like XY, but learn to be civil with him at the very least". She scolds him.
"Fine".
(Liberty fires)
Captain Hardrock: And now.
(looks to the right)
Captain Hardrock: Huh? What was that?
(looks left, at Cat Noir)
Captain Hardrock: Fire at Cat Noir.
(Liberty fires)
Captain Hardrock: Seize him.
(Cat Noir is caught by chains, however Ladybug breaks him free)
Captain Hardrock: Seize them.
(Ladybug and Cat Noir dodge the chains)
(sirens)
Roger: I command you to stop in the name of the law.
"Please that didn't work with Stoneheart it won't work now" Chloe says with a hair flip.
"True".
Captain Hardrock: Fire, Liberty.
(Rogers ship is launched out of the water)
(Ladybug catches them with her yo-yo string)
Roger: Thank you Ladybug and Cat Noir.
Ladybug: Stay undercover, we will take care of her.
Captain Hardrock: Time for the treasure hunt.
Ladybug: I hope you've got your sea legs kitty.
Cat Noir: I'll be purr-fect, as long as I stay dry.
"So if we ever fight an akuma in the rain you'll be unable to fight"? Alya asks cerious, as Adrien shrugs.
"I don't know I've never fought an Akuma in the rain before".
Captain Hardrock: Seize them.
Cat Noir: Any idea where the akuma is?
Ladybug: It's gotta be on the ship somewhere.
Cat Noir: In that case a Cataclysm will settle this.
(raises hand)
(Ladybug stops him)
Ladybug: Wait, there are prisoners down in the hold, if you sink this boat, they might drown.
Captain Hardrock: Fire at Nightingale.
(Liberty fires)
Ladybug: We've gotta stop this ship.
Cat Noir: It's time we got this vessel anchored.
"Just locate the akuma, it's as easy as that". Alya says wondering what her friends on screen are thinking.
"I say saving lives are more important, right marinette"? Adrien asks his still frozen girlfriend.
Cat Noir: Let's rip this off!
(attempts to rip the sails apart)
Cat Noir: It's no good.
(Ladybug tries to turn the wheel)
Ladybug: It's blocked.
Captain Hardrock: (laughs) Liberty answers only to me, seize the-. (Cat Noir attacks)
(Ladybug sneaks away below deck)
Scene: Below deck of the Liberty
Alya: Ladybug.
(Ladybug breaks all of the chains with her yo-yo)
Luka: Ladybug, is Marinette okay?
Ladybug: She's safe, she's the one who alerted me.
Luka: That girls unbelievably brave.
"I'm sure if Marinette wasn't frozen she would be saying thank you right now". Alya says looking over to her frozen friend.
"Or stutter". Luka adds
"Right".
Ladybug: Lucky Charm! (a chain appears) Huh? Another chain? Some pliers would've come in more handy. Don't worry guys, I'll find a way to get you out.
Scene: On the Liberty
Captain Hardrock: Seize him.
(Chains tie Cat Noir to the crow's nest)
Scene: Hawk Moth's Lair
Hawk Moth: Well done Captain Hardrock.
"You don't have my Miraculous yet".
"Dude the key word in the sentence is yet".
Scene: On the Liberty
Captain Hardrock: My treasure will be your Miraculous kitty cat.
(Ladybug pulls Captain Hardrock to the deck)
Captain Hardrock: Don't be an impatient scurvy Ladybug, you're next in line.
(Roger is following on a pedal boat)
Roger: I command you to stop your acts of piracy in the name of the law.
Captain Hardrock: Him again? Fire!
(Roger lands in a tree)
Captain Hardrock: En garde.
(Turns to where Ladybug was)
Captain Hardrock: Huh? Where did you go? If you refuse to give me your Miraculous, my next target will be Major Bourgeois and his land lover-in Orchestra. Liberty, next stop City Hall.
(Liberty fires at a bridge)
Cat Noir: Thanks my lady, any longer and I would've been fish food.
Ladybug: We've got a problem Cat Noir. I couldn't free the prisoners, and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with this.
Cat Noir: It's probably just trying to tell you that you're chained to me, forever.
"Wow that was bad Adrikins". Chloe groans
"Hey"!
(Ladybug looks around and sees Liberty's wheel and the edge of the Seine)
Ladybug: You're pulling my chain Cat Noir. It's time to take the ship, follow me.
Cat Noir: Aye aye Captain Ladybug.
Captain Hardrock: Aha, there y'are again, the time has come to send you to the bottom once and for all.
(Chains fire at Ladybug and Cat Noir, Captain Hardrock rides one)
(The duo jump on the chains, holding one end of the lucky charm chain each and use it to chain Captain Hardrock to the wheel)
Captain Hardrock: Noooo- Get away from the compass.
(Liberty steers right)
(Roger is following on an inflatable ducky, rowing with a paddle)
Roger: For the last time, stop your boat in the name of the law.
(The boat lands on grass, barely missing a couple eating ice-cream)
Ladybug: Do it Cat Noir.
Cat Noir: Cataclysm! (touches the Liberty)
(Liberty disolves, the akuma emerges)
Ladybug: No more evil-doings for you, little akuma. Time to be de-evilize! (She captures the akuma and purifies it.) Gotcha! Bye bye, little butterfly.
Ladybug and Cat Noir: Pound It!
"Pound it"? Adrien says holding his hand out to Marinette.
"Here let me help". Alya says maneuvering Marinette's hand into a fist and bumps it with Adriens.
Anarka: What happened?
Cat Noir: Oh not much, you just had a bout of... Seasickness. (Miraculous beeps) Time to raise the sails my lady. (Jumps away)
Ladybug: Miraculous Ladybug! (The Miraculous light fixes all of the damage caused)
Ladybug: Enjoy your gig, bug out. (Jumps away)
Scene: Hawk Moth's Lair
Hawk Moth: For the sake of Neptune, Captain Hardrock didn't manage to seize your Miraculous. But one of these days Ladybug and Cat Noir, your treasure will be mine.
(Laughs as the window closes)
Scene: Adrien's Room
Adrien: Would you like to play this piece with me father, as a duet.
Gabriel: I... I don't think-
Adrien: Please father, if I'm not allowed to go to my friends concert, at least grant me this.
(Gabriel walks over and sits next to Adrien)
(the two begin playing)
"Wow that's actually kinda sweet, I Didn't know your old man had it in him". Nino says surprised.
"My dad isn't all bad". Adrien says with a soft smile.
"But he's still a jerk 99% of the time". Alya adds in.
Scene: On the Liberty, Adrien and Gabriel can be heard playing in the background.
(Roger is checking the volume of the bands instruments)
Scene: Adrien's Room
Gabriel: You can go to your friends concert if that's what you really want.
Adrien: Thank you father. (he hugs Gabriel)
Scene: On the Liberty
Roger: It's still a bit loud by my standards and a couple decibels over the legal limit... But I'll let it slide on this occasion, after all it's the music festival.
Anarka: Thanks Roger.
Roger: Have a good gig. (Walks off)
(Adrien walks on)
"Wow I can't believe your dad let you come". Max says surprised.
"You know what. Me too".
Adrien: Hi everyone.
Marinette: Watch where you're walking, the- (stutters)
(Adrien trips over something)
(a case falls over)
Nino: Adrien are you okay buddy?
Adrien: Nah it's all good, I- (Opens a piano case) Whoa, an original ZX20.4, I love the sound of this instrument.
Anarka: Aww, that old thing, no one knows how to play it.
Adrien: I know how to play it.
Luka: Great, welcome to the band Adrien.
Adrien: Thanks, uhh.
Luka: Luka.
Adrien: Thanks Luka.
Alya:(To Marinette): Is the compass going crazy?
Anarka: You know matey, sometimes disorder can be a good thing, if this keyboard hadn't been lying around, we wouldn't have gained us a keyboard player.
Scene: The Liberty, later that night
Rose: Evening everyone, our name is Kitty Section. One, two, three.
(The band starts playing)
Rose: (singing in a deeper voice) I love unicorns, I love unicorns, and cute little fluffy cats.
(Luka and Adrien look at each other while they are playing a musical instrument)
"And that was the episode". Luminous says stopping the episode
"Great, can we revive Marinette now"? Alya asks looking at her bff.
"Sure". Luminous says, grabbing a piece of Plaggs cheese and waving it under Marinette's nose, knocking her out of shock.
"What happened? Did we beat the Akuma? Did Adrien really buy a Ladybug Body Pillow"? Marinette starts asking questions as she comes to.
"In order to become frozen for the rest of the episode, yes you beat the akuma, and yes Adrien bought a body pillow". Alya starts answering the questions
"Wow. so what's the next episode"? Marinette asks, wondering if the next episode has already been picked.
"We haven't Picked one yet, would you Like to do the honors Marinette ''? Luminous asks, holding out her hat.
"Sure". Mari says reaching to grab a Card. The next episode is despair bear".
TO BE CONTINUED