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ButterflyEffect

[Private chat]

[CookieTikki]: Ladybug! Ladybug!

[CookieTikki]: This is bad!

[CookieTikki]: how could this happen?

[CookieTikki]: that Star...

[Ladybug]: Tikki?

[Ladybug]: what's going on?

[Ladybug]: And what about StarKnight?

[CookieTikki]: haven't you heard yet?

[CookieTikki]: look at your guild news board

[CookieTikki]: StarKnight has started a guild meeting request

[CookieTikki]: you are being accused of treason!

[Ladybug]: treason?!

It was a Saturday and Marinette had taken a break from her homework to play a little MV. She didn't expect that the first thing she was going to be told was that she was traitor... and less for the guild leader himself! At what time could it have caused such confusion? It is true that she didn't spend as much time with them as before the weddings, but she continued to help in the contribution of materials. She couldn't think of anything else.

[CookieTikki]: I can't believe it either!

[CookieTikki]: it must be work of that Rainy...

[Ladybug]: RainyWeather?

[Ladybug]: and what does she have to do here?

[CookieTikki]: you are really outdated

[CookieTikki]: Didn't you hear that the WeatherForce clan joined the guild?

[CookieTikki]: they already have several weeks inside!

[Ladybug]: WHAT?!

[Ladybug]: I just found out!

[Ladybug]: why didn't you tell me anything?

[CookieTikki]: I thought you did!

[CookieTikki]: and since that clan was related to Century I thought you would rather prefer to me to stay quiet...

[CookieTikki]: Sorry!

The WeatherForce clan inside ButterflyEffect... The guild had changed a lot. When she entered to the guild, Ladybug was a rookie just like the rest. Miraculous Voyage had just been released and Marinette hastened to create an account. In her first weeks she met some of the few female players at that time: Tikki, VMiraculer, TimeBunnix and Ryuko. She met Tikki on her first day of the game. Tikki's specialty being healing magic, they formed a good duo and managed to level up more easily. Both VMiraculer and TimeBunnix met them in a fight in one of the bosses' dungeons: Ladybug found them when they were about to lose and helped them without further thinking. After that both girls joined them and continued the game.

Ryuko met her later when they both passed the famous level 21, better known as the coming-of-age level. Passing level 21 unlocked several domestic options in the game like buying a house, acquiring a pet and getting married. At that time, Ladybug met Ryuko with a few days of marrying StarKinght who, apparently, was her boyfriend in real life. The friendship between the two was not as fast as with the others, but once they began to share more things in common, they began to speak as lifelong friends. It was Ryuko's idea to create ButterflyEffect and she, like the rest of the girls, agreed to join by choosing the creator as leader. Apart from them, the guild consisted of twelve members including StarKnight who had taken the position of sub-leader and CenturyWarrior as the treasurer. With the passage of time, ButterflyEffect positioned itself in the list of the best guilds and the number of members increased.

It was after that when everything began to change. StarKnight began accepting the entry of female players with relatively low levels, although they had agreed to accept only both male and female players who passed from level 35, which would ensure that they stay longer and don't leave the game. Then, Ryuko started playing less because of her studies and work. After a while, StarKnight and Ryuko divorced, it seemed they had also ended their relationship in reality. Finally, a month later Ryuko announced that she was going to take a break from the game because of her work and left the guild to StarKnight. The rest of the members didn't blame her for anything, they even supported her saying she would always be part of ButterflyEffect, so she was never taken out. However, the union of the group faded over time. The majority began to fight against monsters in small groups or clans and only met for the exchange of products or some mandatory guild combat.

Now the four WeatherForce girls were part of the guild. It really wasn't the same as before...

[Ladybug]: don't worry

[Ladybug]: It's my fault for not having checked before.

[CookieTikki]: Rainy has Star in the palm of her hand ...

[CookieTikki]: let's go to the call before they make it worse!

Riding their horses Ladybug and CookieTikki go to the base of the guild. When they arrive Ladybug recognizes several names but not others. It has been quite a while since the entire guild met and the changes in the members were still unfamiliar.

[Private Chat - ButterflyEffect]

[StarKnight]: Ladybug!

[StarKnight]: it was time to show yourself.

[CookieTikki]: But what is all this about, Star?

[CookieTikki]: accuse Ladybug of treason...

[CookieTikki]: ridiculous!

[TimeBunnix]: That was going to say!

[TimeBunnix]: what's up with you?

The group chat exploded with comments that mostly supported Ladybug, especially by members who knew her from the beginning.

[StarKnight]: silence!

[StarKnight]: The WeatherForce girls told me they were fighting a high-level monster and when they were about to beat it, Ladybug and her clan got in their way.

[StarKnight]: and as you know the rules,

[StarKnight]: It is forbidden to steal the prey of a member of the guild.

[Ladybug]: who stole their prey?

[Ladybug]: who told you that?

[Ladybug]: My clan found the monster with the energy level almost intact

[Ladybug]: and WeatherForce was literally running away

[Ladybug]: we didn't steal anything from anyone

[Ladybug]: I could even say that we helped them not to kill themselves.

[Ladybug]: Why do you start attacking me like that suddenly?

[StarKnight]: But that's not what Rainy said...

[Ladybug]: ahh

[Ladybug]: so it was RainyWeather?

[VMiraculer]: and what a surprise that she's not here now

[VMiraculer]: If she is the one who accuses, why is she not present?

[Ladybug]: RainyWeather!

...

[CookieTikki]: it seems that she's not online

[TimeBunnix]: Do you want me to find her?

[Ladybug]: no, I'll take care of it...

[Ladybug]: RAINYWEATHER!

[Ladybug]: I KNOW YOU ARE READING THIS NOW.

[Ladybug]: AND I DON'T THINK THAT YOU WOULD LIKE IF I BEGIN TO TALK ABOUT THIS IN THE PUBLIC CHAT.

[RainyWeather]: oh?

[RainyWeather]: what is happening here?

[TimeBunnix]: and she acts so innocent...

[StarKnight]: Rainy

[StarKnight]: You told me yesterday that Ladybug and her clan stole your monster near the Camellia Meadow.

[StarKnight]: is that true?

...

[RainyWeather]: I...

[RainyWeather]: I just said that my clan couldn't defeat the monster but the Noir clan could.

Marinette rolls her eyes when she reads her answer, it's obvious that she invented everything.

[Ladybug]: don't say things without care

[Ladybug]: Look what you caused.

[TimeBunnix]: you should apologize!

[RainyWeather]: but it was just a misunderstanding!

[RainyWeather]: look, Star!

[RainyWeather]: Now Ladybug is harassing me.

What is wrong with her? First she causes all this fuss and when they asked her to apologize, becomes the victim. Can't she just say sorry?

[StarKnight]: ok, ok calm down

[StarKnight]: umm... Ladybug

[StarKnight]: apparently all this was a misunderstanding

[StarKnight]: please excuse her.

[Ladybug]: It would be better if she is the one who apologizes.

[RainyWeather]: But I already told you it was a misunderstanding!

[RainyWeather]: so now that you are with your new husband and his little group you believe you are the big deal.

Marinette is a quiet person, she really is. If someone speaks ill of her, she looks for a peaceful way to solve the problem or decides to ignore it if it doesn't matter much. But there are some cases in which patience reaches the limit and has no other option to take other measurements, especially if the other person believes that he or she is winning.

[Ladybug]: listen Rainy

[Ladybug]: The misunderstanding itself doesn't bother me at all

[Ladybug]: What bothers me is that you don't take responsibility for your actions and start acting like the victim to turn the situation around.

[Ladybug]: Besides that you start attacking my clan, that's the last straw.

[Ladybug]: I warn you

[Ladybug]: mess with my clan again and I guarantee you that I will not care at all what happens to you then.

That statement left the clan members mute. Not knowing what to fight back, RainyWeather continued with her act.

[RainyWeather]: did you see?!

[RainyWeather]: This is just a game but she keeps bothering me!

[StarKnight]: Ladybug!

[StarKnight]: this is not necessary

[StarKnight]: let's just leave everything behind.

[StormyWeather]: what's going on here?

Oh perfect. Now the entire WeatherForce clan has arrived and next to Stormy is also CenturyWarrior.

[CenturyWarrior]: why the sudden meeting call?

[RainyWeather]: It's Ladybug!

[RainyWeather]: she threatens me even though this is just a game!

[StormyWeather]: What did you say?

[SnowyWeather]: Ladybug!

[TropicalWeather]: why are you doing this?

[TimeBunnix]: ugh

[TimeBunnix]: and the groupie arrived.

[VMiraculer]: Ladybug hasn't done anything!

[VMiraculer]: It's all about Rainy!

The chat turns into chaos: on one hand her friends and others of her companions defend her, the Stormy clan defends Rainy and the rest doesn't know what side to take. At this step the fight could go on for several hours, and she didn't have time for that. Even if they reached a conclusion, the guild wouldn't be the same, so she makes a final decision.

[Ladybug]: Well, it seems that this is not the same as before.

[Ladybug]: The precious guild that I entered with the help of the gods doesn't have the same feeling I used to have.

[CookieTikki]: Wait Ladybug!

[CookieTikki]: please don't rush it!

[Ladybug]: I appreciate my stay and all the support provided, but it's time to say goodbye.

[Status] [Miraculous Voyage]: all things come to an end, the user [Ladybug] says goodbye to the ButterflyEffect guild. We wish her good luck in her future.

[Private chat]

[CookieTikki]: Ladybug!

[CookieTikki]: Wait!

Marinette stops moving Ladybug because of her friend's call. With her departure from the guild, she was automatically removed from the base.

[Ladybug]: Tikki...

[Ladybug]: Sorry for being so sudden.

[CookieTikki]: no, don't worry

[CookieTikki]: The truth is that I saw it coming.

[CookieTikki]: I don't feel as comfortable as before...

[Ladybug]: why don't you join our clan?

[Ladybug]: Chat doesn't bother at all and I'm sure that CERTAIN person would love you to join.

[CookieTikki]: hahahaha

[CookieTikki]: don't tease me please

[Ladybug]: xp

[CookieTikki]: and about that offer...

[CookieTikki]: if it's not a problem I would love to

[CookieTikki]: but is it okay if you give me some time?

[CookieTikki]: I want to accompany VMiraculer and TimeBunixx until they find another guild.

[CookieTikki]: will you look for another one?

[Ladybug]: I don't think so

[Ladybug]: I would have done it before but my current level is enough to live on my own

[Ladybug]: and if I need to fight in a group I can do it with anyone in the clan.

[CookieTikki]: I'm glad you're well then

[CookieTikki]: I say goodbye now so you don't be late for your date.

[Ladybug]: It's not a date!

[Private chat]

[ChatNoir]: Then, we meet next week at seven in the Circle of Swords for the start of the couples competition.

[Ladybug]: Sure

[Ladybug]: no problem

[ChatNoir]: …

[ChatNoir]: You are very quiet

[Ladybug]: Oh?

[Ladybug]: I didn't realize, I'm sorry.

[ChatNoir]: oh

[ChatNoir]: no, don't apologize

[ChatNoir]: I only noticed it and wanted to know if you're okay ...

[Ladybug]: ah yes

[Ladybug]: I only had a long day.

[ChatNoir]: …

[ChatNoir]: is it about the guild?

[Ladybug]: You already found out?

[ChatNoir]: Plagg told me

[ChatNoir]: But I wouldn't be surprised if tomorrow everyone knows.

[Ladybug]: It's not what it used to be...

[Ladybug]: but don't worry

[Ladybug]: I don't regret it.

[ChatNoir]: How can I not worry?

[ChatNoir]: But it relieves me to know that you are ok.

[Ladybug]: :)

[ChatNoir]: In any case you have me.

[Ladybug]: Oh?

[Ladybug]: So now we will be a duo against the world?

[ChatNoir]: hahahaha of course

[ChatNoir]: but as far as I know, you're officially my wife

[ChatNoir]: that status is important

Oh, ChatNoir. What do you do to this poor heart? Marinette blushes as she writes back.

[Ladybug]: hahahaha I know

[ChatNoir]: ok then.

[ChatNoir]: Because I'm not thinking of leaving you any time soon, my lady.

"Marinette… Marinette? Hey Mari, are you listening to me?" Alya's voice surprises her and Marinette makes a small jump from the chair when she realizes that she is talking to her.

"Oh, hahaha I do hear you." She replies in a broken voice and her hands move exaggeratedly.

Her friend, on the other hand, rolls her eyes and speaks again. "It's just that you were watching the screen stupidly. I'm a little worried."

"Oh no, don't worry about that. I'm only lost in my thoughts. Nothing bad."

"No silly." The redhead changes to a slightly more serious tone. "It's because of the way you watched the game. It's the look of every girl in love."

Marinette turns to blush and tries to find the right words to answer her. Alya is the one who speaks again first.

"You don't have to look for an excuse to tell me. Just... be careful, ok?" Alya's gaze is softer and Marinette realizes the brunette's concern. She smiles back to assure her that she is okay.

"Don't worry. I have the feeling that now everything is fine."

[Private Message] [Miraculous Voyage]: Dear Ladybug player, we have something to say from the main office of the Miraculous Voyage game, ZAG Studios.

Author notes

Here ends today's chapter, I hope you liked it. For those who haven't fully understood who the guild characters are, here is a small explanation: Ryuko = Kagami, VMiraculer = Sabrina, TimeBunnix = Alix, but none of them known each other in real life. StarKnight is an OC, so don't think it's someone from Miraculous Ladybug. As you know, the illustrations of the characters are on Twitter and Wattpad. Thanks for reading!

Twitter: Little_Rain0048

-LR