I don't own Miraculous Ladybug. I have been reading a lot of salt fictions and this just pop into my head.
Please excuse my grammar.
"This is Nadia Chamack, reporting live from the airport where Marinette Dupain-Cheng, the former Ladybug and leader of the Miraculous Team have just arrived with her fiancé, Felix Chevailer, son of Bridgette and Louis Chevailer."
Marinette smiles and waves, an air of warmth coming off her, as opposed to her fiancé who glares at everyone.
"The first to greet them are her parents Sabine and Tom Dupain-Cheng, followed her former teammates. Chloé Bourgeois, formerly Queen Bee and Mellona. Her fiancé, Charles Roi, formerly Lord Noir. Luka Couffaine, formerly Viperion. His fiancée, Kagami Tsurugi, formerly Ryūjin."
Marinette smile as she hugs her parents and friends. So much have changed in her life.
And it all started with one phase.
"Her lies aren't hurting anyone."
Oh, she knew some lies don't hurt anyone. How could she not when she lies to her parents about being Ladybug. But Lila's lies will hurt her classmates' feelings and herself. She knows after Lila's threat.
She returned home that day and rip every photo she had of Adrien down in a rage. How could the son of a famous fashion designer have said that?! Doesn't he know what lies could do to a designer's reputation?
She had taken a beautiful necklace, fitted for a five-year-old out. She had toyed with it remembering the good memories and the amount of skill that went into it. Bridgette had given it to her, before she moved away.
Bridgette had been a talented jewelry and clothes designer. She had been the one to get her interested in fashion. She remembered spending days drawing and sewing clothes with Bridgette, while her parents were busy in the bakery. But these times had come to a horrible end and had given birth to her hatred of lies.
Bridgette's designs had been stolen by another designer. Since the thief's family has more money and influence, Bridgette was called the thief. Her reputation was ruined, and no company or designer would hire her. Eventually, her family move. She had promised Bridgette she would get revenge for her.
In her rage, she had knocked down her yearbook. It had fallen open on another class's page. That was when an idea had started to come into her mind. If she could sow the seeds of doubts in the other students outside her classes, their support would protect her from Lila's lies.
That night, she went to sleep early, her homework done in record time. Thank god for no akuma. The next morning, she had wake up early and rush out. Thank you, Tikki! She had started drawing in the courtyard, a sad and worried expression on her face. As luck would have, Mireille Caquet and Aurore Beauréal had come in, talking about the storm last night. A comment about how the lightning look against the dark clouds had given her the perfect opening to cut in. Her hand on Bridgette's necklace, now a bracelet, she had asked for more details, citing it as an idea for a design. As they talk, Aurore had asked about her expression. She told them about Lila's lies and how her classmates believe her and turn against her when she tried to tell them the truth. The two girls had been furious and disgusted on her behalf. They invited her to sit with them at lunch. She had accepted. During the class, she tried again to disprove Lila's stories. And once again her classmates turn on her at Lila's crocodile tears. During lunch, she sat with Mireille and Aurore and some of their classmates. This give her the chance to sow more distrust and doubt against Lila. She had told them Lila's newest stories. They had scoffed at them seeing the obvious lie. She told them about how her classmates turn against her when she tried to tell them the truth. They comforted her. The rest of the conversation was about everyday things. This repeat everyday, through after a few more days she stopped trying to get through to her classmates. She slowly but surely turned the rest of the school against her class and Lila.
She felt guilty at times. But as Lila turn her class against her with her lies, she felt more and more justified. She was the one wronged. She was only defending herself. Bridgette's necklace reminded her of what was at stake. Her dream and her revenge for Bridgette.
Then, a new design competition sponsored by Audrey Bourgeois was announced. The theme was Nature. She was so excited. She talked to some of her new friends and some other schoolmates for ideas and information. This was when she became friends with Chloe Bourgeois. Apparently, she and Adrien hadn't been the only one who saw through Lila's lies. Chloe didn't say anything because she knew that with her former reputation she won't be believed. Chloe had seen what Marinette was doing and approved. She had given her support in secret, knowing if she appeared to be friendly with Marinette, it will undermine her efforts so far.
The day of the competition dawned. Marinette presented her designs to cheers from her new friends. And surprise, surprise Lila had the same designs. Of course, Lila cried and said Marinette had stolen her designs. But Aurore had protested before anyone else, claiming that was impossible since she had seen Marinette draw it. Ms. Bustier's class had returned fire. Many people in the school had supported Marinette resulting a shouting match. Audrey Bourgeois had calmed everyone, before it can get physical and ask if the two designers could prove if their designs were there. She had simply turned her designs upside-down revealing her name and the name of the person who she had get the idea and information from. Lila had frozen at that. Chloe had taken "her" designs and flipped them upside-down revealing the same names. With that it was clear Marinette was the true designer.
Her friends had congratulated her. Lila was leaded away by her class, crying foul. Adrien had taken her aside after everyone left. She had a bad feeling about the upcoming talk. And she was right.
He had lectured her about the high road and how confronting someone doesn't make them a good person. He then said that same phase "Her lies aren't hurting anyone." And that was when she snapped. She ripped into him about Bridgette and how lies had destroyed her career. She said she had expected better of him as son of a famous fashion designer. Then she had stomped off, muttering about how in the future she wanted nothing to do with Gabriel fashion. What she didn't know was that Chloe and Audrey Bourgeois had been watching, the latter recording with her phone. Within an hour, it was all over the Internet along with Audrey Bourgeois condemning Gabriel Fashion. She saw it on the evening news. Her parents did too. They had gotten the whole story out of her. They were proud of how she handles the situation but wished she had come to them for help. They decide to transfer her to another class. She agreed.
The next day, it was the weekend. Chloe had called and ask if she could come over. She wanted to talk to her and apologize for the way she had treated her in the past. She had originally declined, stating that she had a lot of cleaning to do. She wanted to get rid of her old photos of Adrien, her class, and Gabriel Fashion. When she had stated that Chloe offered to help her with it. In her surprise she agreed.
The next morning, Nadia had come in asking about the confrontation. She had explained everything about Bridgette and even show Nadia some of Bridgette's old designs. Nadia had commented on how nice they were. Chloe had come in just as Nadia was asking about her crush on Adrien. She had firmly stated that the crush ended. She can't love someone who doesn't understand how important the truth was to her goal. She also doesn't understand how the son of a famous fashion designer can't understand how damaging the accusation of design theft could be. Chloe had support her saying that she was helping Marinette get rid of all of Adrien's photos and had even brought a paper shredder. Nadia had left after that, not wanting to deal with Chloe.
Chloe had apologized for her bullying in the past. The two had talked into the night about everything. Marinette had told her that she was transferring classes because of the class behavior. Chloe had then called her father, requesting the same thing. Chloe had told Marinette that the reason her mom had posted the video was because she wanted revenge on Gabriel for what happen at the fashion show. It took them until dark to shred all her photos and magazine. They had made a bonfire with the stripes and roast marshmallows. Smores had never tasted so good.
That night was when she decided to give Chloe the Bee Miraculous for good. While she was dealing with the crisis in her civilian life, another crisis had arisen in her superhero life. Chat Noir's flirting had increased, and he was acting less and less professional. This was bad. So far, no civilians had been hurt. But there were too many close calls for her comfort. She had talked to Master Fu about it, and he agreed. It was taking longer to defeat the akumas. She had asked if she could activate another miraculous just in case. He had agreed, and suggest she found several candidates not just for one miraculous, because he believe that a team will be best for the unavoidable confrontation with Hawkmoth and Mayura. She had been surprised but had seen the logic.
The second candidate had been Kagami. After she transfer classes, Adrien keep trying to talk to her. Gabriel fashion was coming under a lot of heat from critics. Many designers were considering quitting and many new applicants had withdrawn applications. Sales were also falling. She didn't care. Her new classmates keep him away. When Kagami confronted her about Adrien's repeated attempts to talk to her, she had told Kagami everything, including Adrien's high road speech. Kagami had confronted Adrien about it. He had tried to convince her he was right, and that Marinette was making a big deal over nothing. Kagami through had agreed with her. The two have become friends. As they grow closer, she saw Kagami's value as a person. She was devoted to her goals. She was also stern, which would help balance out Chat's playfulness. She learned from her mistakes. Combined with her fencing skills, she will be a good fighter. She had talked to Master Fu, and he suggested the Dragon Miraculous, which comes with a kendama.
She had distributed the Miraculous a few months after the three of them become friends. She had wanted them to practice with it before going into battle. She had told Chat Noir during patrol that they may be getting new members. He had thrown a big fit stating he was the only one she needed. She had argued back saying it was a necessary precaution for the final battle and to protect Paris. She had put her foot down saying that it was happening and that was final. He had run off. His actions that night worried her and decreased her already shaky trust in him. She told Master Fu the next day and insisted that they give the Miraculous out. She worried that he may run off like that during a battle. He had been unsure, but agreed when he saw how worried and tired she was. She had given them to Kagami and Chloe with instructions to practice with it and waited until she called them before they go into battle. She would called their heroes' name if needed. She had also helped Chloe designed a new outfit so no one would know she was Mellona. Her precautions had sadly proven to be necessary.
She and Chat Noir had a large fight when a senior designer from Gabriel Fashions was akumatized. Nadia had digged around and discovered that the person who stole Bridgette's designs was employed by Gabriel Fashions. The news broadcast casted her to be fired and akumatized. She had been disgusted because this was the woman who had destroyed Bridgette's career. She had been fighting hard to defeat her. But Chat Noir keep flirting and didn't pay attention. She had snapped at him to focus. He had pushed the idea that that they were soulmates. She had snapped, "WE AREN'T SOULMATES! WE ARE HEROES, WHOSE JOB IS TO PROTECT PARIS! I HAVE NO INTEREST IN YOU OR ANYONE! NOW CAN YOU PLEASE FOCUS OR SHOULD I CALL IN THE OTHER HOLDERS!" She had dodged another attack, before she realized that Chat Noir wasn't moving. Glaring at her, he had said, "Fine, then if you won't accept my love, I am leaving. See how well the "other holders" do." With that, he had left.
She wanted to say she was shocked, but she wasn't. His behavior had subconsciously built up her expectations of this. She immediately had look into the flying news helicopter and pleaded "Mellona and Ryūjin, I needed you two. Please hurry." And they did. Within a matter of minutes, they were there. Mellona and Ryujin help her defeated Original Gem. Ryujin cut the jeweled strands. Mellona use Venom to paralyze Original Gem allowing her to snatch the akumatized object, a necklace. She casted Miraculous Ladybug. It was all over in 5 minutes. This battle confirmed that she had made the right choice, especially since she and Chat Noir had been fighting Original Gem for a little over half an hour. She had just enough time to tell Nadia that they would meet her for an interview in a few days.
During the interview, she had introduced her friends and confirmed that they would be joining the team as permanent heroes. Nadia had asked about Rena Rogue and Carapace. She had stated that they lost her trust and as such will never be miraculous holders ever again. When asked about Chat Noir's behavior, Mellona and Ryujin stated that it had been getting worse and that was why she had given them the Miraculous in advance. So, they can come to her aid. She had been unable to refute, especially when Nadia pull up footage of the battle with Original Gem, showing how she had immediately call them for help, not even pleading for Chat Noir to come back. When Nadia asked about the relationship between them, she had made it clear that this stunt had ruined any chance of it happening. Nadia agreed and didn't push unlike last time. The interview had ended well with Nadia complimenting her friends on how fast they were on ending the battle and them promising to more interviews in the future provide Nadia's behavior was the same and not like what happened with Prime Queen. They had left, but not before Chloe had stated that the three of them don't trust the Ladyblog anymore because of the lies on it.
Not long after that she transferred schools, because despite being in another class, her original classmates still tried to pester her. Adrien still try to talk to her about the video and interning at Gabriel Fashions. She had declined the invitation, citing her lack of trust in Gabriel Fashions. This bought more negative publicity to Gabriel Fashions, especially since she was making a name for herself in competitions and designing for celebrites. Her class had thrown her a goodbye party, understanding why she was leaving. Not only had Bustier's class trying to destroy her reputation because of Lila's lies (it didn't work because they always refute the claims), but the new school had a better arts program. Chloe had transferred with her.
As her civilian life settled, so did her superhero life. Mellona and Ryujin were highly effective as a team. They always finished the battle within ten minutes as most. Paris was happy. The attacks were lasting less time and the damage was also decreasing. They praised the "Miraculous Girls." But all good things must come to an end.
During a battle with Party Crasher, they were losing. Her Lucky Charm told her to go to Master Fu to get more help. She chooses the Snake Miraculous. She had given it to Luka. He had apologized to her for Jukela's behavior. Like her, he had saw through Lila's lies and tried to warn Jukela, but failed. They had become friends behind Jukela's back. With his help, Party Crasher was defeated. She had taken the Miraculous back to Master Fu at first, but as he proven himself again and again, they decided to give it to him permanently. With that, Viperion joined the team.
They had done another interview with Nadia to introduce Viperion. The older teammates said they all approved of him. He had done a good job. When asked, if there was any chance of a romantic relationship between him and the females of the team, Marinette had stated that she was too busy with her everyday life and being Ladybug. The others had said the similar thing. Nadia had then asked about Chat Noir. It had been months since any of them had seen him. They had get used to fighting without him. She had stated she had no idea where he was. Mellona said they had forgotten about him. Viperion had said that perhaps he was reflecting on his behavior. His teammates' lackluster replies belied their disbelief. The interview given a lot of positive publicity to Viperion.
A few days later, when they were on their way to an apartment paid for by Chloe to brainstorm about Hawkmoth's location, they ran into Chat Noir. He was furious he had been replaced by Viperion. He accused Viperion of getting in between him and Ladybug, Ryujin had defended him stating that they were just friends. Chat Noir had then tried to appeal to her, saying that their miraculous prove that they were soulmates, and didn't he deserve her after all he had done for her? She had been shocked. Before she can defend herself through, Mellona had done it, stating she wasn't a trophy. Viperion had ripped into him for his sexist behavior. Ryujin screamed that they had done as much for her as him, but they didn't ask that of her. In the ensuring screaming match, she was pushed behind her teammates for safety. Chat Noir tried to reach her, but Mellona was quicker, using Venom on him. The Miraculous team glared with disgust at him. She had stated once more they weren't soulmates and she would never date him. She had decided to call it a night, since Chloe's miraculous was beeping. Once home, she sends a message to the other three, stating she want to meet up tomorrow to discuss Chat's behavior. The meeting ended with them unanimous deciding that Chat Noir was a danger and a new holder should be chosen.
The next day, she went to Master Fu and told him their decision. He was surprised at their decision and unsure. But when she transformed and called the other three holders and brought him their usual spot, he agreed. Especially since all of them put their foot down, stating they don't need a new holder of the Cat Miraculous, they just don't want Chat Noir as a danger to her. The next day, they all received a text from him of saying it was done and a picture of the untransformed Cat Miraculous in the Miraculous box. The entire team breathed a sigh of relief.
Master Fu told her that another holder for the Cat Miraculous was needed because of its power. She chosen a boy from her new school, Charles Roi. He was the third son of the French President. But he doesn't abuse his father's power and was good at using it to cause mischief but not harm at least not to these who don't deserve it. He was a perfect fit. Soon Lord Noir joined them. His willingness to work with the team and be serious during battle won him major points with the team and Paris. He jokes, but only after battles or on patrol.
With Charles' and Chloe's connections and resources, they locate Hawkmoth and Mayura a month after he joined them. They were surprised to find it was Gabriel and Nathalie. But the videos of the two's transformation the team took didn't lie. The team went in after an akuma attack. Viperion had called the police as he had been keeping watch at the time. The battle finished quickly, much to her relief. The main problem were the missiles. But Viperion used Second Chance so they knew about it. Lord Noir Cataclysm half before they could launch. Ryūjin had used Dragon Scales on the rest. Which left Hawkmoth and Mayura to her and Mellona. It wasn't that hard since Nooroo hadn't time to recharge. She knocked him out with her yo-yo. Mellona used Venom on Mayura, who looked ill and couldn't move that well. Also, she wasn't used to her powers. The police took them away, and they were convicted quickly.
Afterwards her team had revealed themselves to each other. They were all surprised except for her, since she had chosen them. They had talked about their futures. Only she and Luka know what they want to do. Chloe had offered to get her an internship with her mom. She had in turn offered to help Luka with his musical career, since she had kept in touch with Jagged Stone and still designs for him when asked. They all agree to reveal themselves to the public. Despite the fact they had taken turns coming to attacks depending on who had free time, they still had to give up a lot of opportunities and all of them had reputations of ditching school and other responsibilities. This was the only way for them to get their record straighten out and get their dream jobs. They contact Nadia about it, and she agreed.
But first they had to reveal themselves to their parents. She walked into her house, transformed. Her parents were in living room. They were surprised to see her, but even more so when she detransformed in front of them. At first, they couldn't speak, gaping at her, but then they rushed toward her, hugging her. She explained how since the fight with Hawkmoth was over, they had decided to reveal themselves in public. But she wanted to reveal herself to them first. They were so proud and relieved there was a logical reason for her missing school. They had celebrated that night.
Chloe had called afterwards, saying that her parents were proud of her too. Her mom wanted proof she was Ladybug before she accepts her as her protégé. So, she had told her parents before transforming and going to the hotel. Chloe was waiting for her in her room with her mom. She detransformed in front of them. Audrey had managed to conceal her surprise. She remarked so that was why Marinette turned down her offer. In light of this, she was willing to extend it again. Marinette agree this time. They had made plans to leave after the day after the public reveal.
Master Fu had given their kwami a potion to make them invisible to the non-holders, so they don't have to worried about revealing them. The day of the public reveal arrive. The five of them arrived at the studio. Nadia rushed through her introduction. Then one after the other in the reverse of the order they received their miraculous they detransformed. First, Charles Roi, then Luka Couffaine, then Kagami Tsurugi, followed by Chloé Bourgeois and finally Marinette Dupain-Cheng. The crowd went wild. It took quite some time for them to calm down. Then the questions begin.
Nadia: Why did you choose to reveal yourselves?
Charles Roi: We often had to rush over from responsibilities to fight. Because of that, we have gain reputations as unreliable. If we want to succeed in the future, this was the best way.
The crowd nodded and agree.
Nadia: Does your families know?
Charles Roi, Luka Couffaine, Chloé Bourgeois and Marinette: Yes, we reveal ourselves before this interview. They were so proud.
Kagami Tsurugi: My mother already knew before I told her.
Everyone turns towards her.
Kagami Tsurugi: She recognizes my voice from akuma battles. That was why I was allowed to sneak out of the house. She was so proud of me.
Nadia: How did you made the photo of Ms. Bourgeois and Mellona?
The photo of the two flashed on screen.
Chloé Bourgeois: Photoshop
Nadia: What about Chat Noir? Do you know his identity?
Identical scowls on the Miraculous Team.
Luka Couffaine: He thought he was entitled to Marinette's love because of all he had done for her.
Kagami Tsurugi: Which she never asked him to do.
Charles Roi: He wasn't a gentleman at all from what my team told me.
The crowd murmur in sympathy.
Marinette: I am glad I don't know his identity. It makes me sick to think about what kind of person he is as a civilian.
Nadia: Why the distance from Ladyblog? Wasn't Alya your friend?
Chloé Bourgeois: Ridiculous, uttery ridiculous. That wanna-be journalist turned on Marinette for a good story.
The interview with Lila pulled up on the screen.
Chloé Bourgeois: Her entire class ganged up on her when she tried to tell them the truth, after all she had done for them. Marinette switched classes and then schools.
Marinette had nodded when they turned to her.
Nadia: What do you think about Hawkmoth's defeat and arrest?
Marinette Dupain-Cheng: We are glad it's over. It would have been annoying to lead a double life as adults. Now you can focus on our futures.
Nadia: What do you plan to do in the future?
Marinette Dupain-Cheng: Audrey Bourgeois is taking me to New York to be her protégé. I have put my dreams on hold for the sake of duties as Ladybug. Now I am ready to focus on them.
Chloe Bourgeois: I am going with them to New York.
Luka Couffaine: I am going to make my way in music.
Kagami Tsurugi: I am going to get a gold medal in fencing at the Olympics.
Charles Roi: I'm going to into the family business, politics.
Nadia: How you get your miraculous?
Marinette Dupain-Cheng: It just appeared on my desk one day. As time passed others appeared with notes telling me what kind of holders I should look for. When I took a miraculous back and place it on my desk, it disappears the next day. I expected that our miraculous will disappear by tomorrow at earliest.
It was agreed that they couldn't reveal Master Fu or the miraculous to the world.
The interview lasted for hours. Mariette was glad she already packed. Once the interview ended, they transform and went home. The next morning, her earrings were gone. Calls from her team revealed their miraculous were gone too. She had taken her luggage into Chloe's limo. They had a hard time getting through the crowds. She had managed to distract them by revealing the miraculous were gone. They had taken the heliocopter to the airprt and then a plane to New York.
Back in present day:
"Marinette, are you happy to be back in Paris?" Nadia asked.
"Of course. I am so happy to see my friends and family again. Video calling and Skype just isn't the same as seeing them face to face."
"How did you and Felix meet?"
"His mother, Brigette was my babysitter. You know about her story. Lucky for her, Audrey Bourgeois believe her. She is the top jewelry designer in Style Queen."
"Where is your wedding going to be?"
"At Le Grand Paris."
"We will hold a press conference later, but for now scram," Felix said.
Everyone freezes.
Marinette laugh "You'll have to excuse him. He has jet lag. But he is right about the press conference. We will host one later. But for now, I want to spend with my family and friends and Felix has to get my parents approval.
Everyone laughs, but the reporters parted, letting them reach the limo.
In the limo, everyone brought Marinette up to speed. Her parents have expanded the bakery, since everyone want to meet Ladybug's parents and brought pastries to be polite. The wonderful pasties flown off the shelves. Chloé had inherited the hotel when her father retired. She now owned a chain of them all over France and was one of the richest women in France. Charles was France's ambassador. Luka was one of the biggest musicians in all of Europe. She had introduced him to Jagged Stone, who had been thrilled to mentor one of Paris' heroes and one of his favorite designer's friends. He had helped rise Luka to the top. Kagami had won gold medals in fielding at the last two Olympics. She had taken over her family company and expanded.
Chloe mentioned with pride how none of their former classmates could get their dream jobs because of their treatment of her.
Marinette sigh as she snuggles against Felix. She didn't really care about them anymore. They seem like such a small problem compared to the struggles she had to face as an adult. She built and now owns one of the top fashion company in the world. Her dream had come to true. It was even better than she had expected because she was engaged to a wonderful man. They were getting married in a month in her home city. Could life be any better?
Notes:
Mellona- Roman goddess of honey
Ryūjin- Japanese dragon god. I want to put dragon goddess but couldn't found the right name.
Audrey only heard and record Adrien and Marinette's conversion from when Adrien said Lila's lies weren't hurting anyone. It took her and Chloe a while to found them. That was why Marinette didn't expose Lila's lies on TV. Nadia had no idea and didn't ask.
I don't think Audrey is someone who lets something like what happen in Style Queen go with a simple apology.
Kendama (sword and ball)-traditional Japanese skill toy; variant of cup and ball game
I didn't watch Party Crasher because I can't find the dub, so I am not sure what happen.
Dragon Scales- cause a tornado of scales to form protecting Ryūjin. It then expands outwards, causing the scales to be blows towards anywhere the holder desired. It then explodes, causing damage. The damage can be contained by any scales that don't explode.
