Miraculous Ladybug AU
Awakener
DM Notes – Hello my dear viewers. Now, I am sure you are wondering about how I'm going to tie in a couple of episodes where it would be tricky for adaptation. The main one being Oblivio. Now, at first, I wasn't sure how to do this. Since Nino and Alya have their Miraculouses, their first instinct under Hawkmoth's control would be to tell him about their Miraculouses and about Master Fu. So that was a no go. So, I had to figure out "when" Oblivio made an appearance.
Ugh, I hate timelines. It doesn't help with the episodes being out of order (Reverser mentioned Queen Wasp before Chloe's redemption arc, Marinette's birthday taking place after Onichan, and a few others I will not mention here). Thankfully I do know that Animaestro took place after Oblivio, thanks to the promotional poster for the Ladybug Movie being in Oblivio. But that doesn't help much. Not to mention Oblivio was a class trip to start with. And with Lila in the background somewhere in Oblivio, we know it takes place after Chameleon. Or does it?
I hope someone took the time to analyze each episode and construct a timeline, because this is one major headache that I can't afford (The Pokemon Timeline is enough of a migraine already). So, I'm going to take some more creative liberty and just say Oblivio takes place before Chameleon in this AU.
Oh boy, I think I gave myself a headache. Here, enjoy this chapter. I've got another problem to deal with in the form of time travel. [Now, do we go with the inevitability paradox or the Butterfly Effect paradox… or would it be called the Hawkmoth Effect?]
[Carapace]
Nino was seated in front of Master Fu as he went about his studies as the Guardian's successor. For the past week, Nino has been exercising his mind and body to better himself as a Miraculous holder. Today, however, Nino was learning about the Miraculouses themselves.
The Miraculous of Creation, Ladybug's Miraculous: Able to create an item that can help its holder with any task they wish to complete. Additionally, this Miraculous has the ability of Purification; allowing Ladybug to de-evilize anyone corrupted by Hawkmoth or whoever wielded the Peacock Miraculous. Finally, Ladybug can undo any damage done since her transformation and even a few minutes prior. Certainly the most powerful Miraculous.
The Miraculous of Destruction, Chat Noir's Miraculous: As the name implies, Chat Noir can destroy anything he touches or cause devastation to his surroundings. Though not as powerful as Ladybug's, this Miraculous is certainly dangerous if in the wrong hands. A good thing Chat Noir has it.
The Miraculous of Illusion, Alya's Miraculous: Able to create an illusion only tangible to the wielder.
The Miraculous of Protection, Nino's own Miraculous: Able to create a near-indestructible force field around the wielder. A fitting Miraculous for a Guardian.
The Miraculous of Subjection, Chloe's Miraculous: Causes the target to be immobilized for about a minute. Not as dangerous as Chat Noir's Miraculous, but there is definitely potential for great harm.
The Miraculous of Transmission, Hawkmoth's Miraculous: Able to grant a target their own superpowers. Hawkmoth does have some control over the subject, but not complete control over a person's will.
"Master Fu, sir." Nino asked. "May I ask you a question?"
Master Fu nodded. "Of course my child. What is on your mind?"
"Hawkmoth's Miraculous, when an Akuma is separated from its host, the host no longer remembers anything that happened while under Hawkmoth's influence. Why?"
Master Fu frowned. "I do not know, Nino. But, I believe it is Nooroo's doing. A small mercy he bestows upon those corrupted by Hawkmoth." The Guardian stated. "He is gentle, compassionate. So any pain he thinks will come about Hawkmoth's victims, he would try and prevent."
Nino nodded. "That makes sense. If that's the case, that's pretty cool of the little dude."
Master Fu smiled. "Yes, yes it is.
[Rena Rouge]
Alya's eyebrow twitched in annoyance, her eyes currently closed as she pinched the bridge of her nose. For the past month, Alya has been covering the stories of Rena Rouge, Carapace, and the "new" Queen Bee. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem for the blogger. However, Alya was Rena Rouge, Nino was Carapace, and Chloe… was still Queen Bee. Alya knew it, Nino knew. Yet, Chloe had somehow devised a plan to cover-up her identity as Queen Bee… again. It was kind of hard to blog about heroes when you know who three of them are. Especially when one of them is yourself.
There have even been a few times where Ayla came close to spilling the beans about her own identity as Rena to Marinette.
Alya gave an exasperated sigh. This is what she signed up for, she guessed. But, hiding her heroine identity from her friends was nothing compared to hiding it from her own family, especially the twins. On five separate occasions, they have nearly caught Alya in the middle of talking with Trixx, her kwami. More than once, the twins had gotten too close to an Akuma attack, causing Rena Rouge to have to swoop in, save their troublesome butts and scold them like their sister (once, they even tested Rena by blaming it on Sapotis; Rena passed that little test, but just barely). Once, Ayla nearly transformed into Rena Rouge right in front of the twins and her parents. That one was harder to blow off.
"Alya? Are you alright?" Trixx asked, snapping the blogger from her thoughts. "You seem rather stressed. May I suggest a calming tea?"
Alya chuckled. "No Trixx, I'm fine. You being here is more calming than any tea."
[Ivan & Mylene]
It was a beautiful day in Paris, not a single Akuma has made an appearance and the sun was shining. Ivan and Mylene have decided to take advantage of this opportunity and take a stroll through the park. The two were still a bit shy around each other, but being in each other's company was more than enough for them.
Kim would tease them, sure, but he had no room to talk when it took an Akuma to make him realize a girl had a crush on him.
The couple's date was going rather smoothly before Mylene saw a sight that caused her and Ivan to stop in their tracks. Mylene went pale and Ivan stepped in front of her in a protective manner. Walking towards them, was what looked like Queen Bee. However, this doppelganger had her black stripes replaced with white ones and she had a pair of insect wings sprouting out of her back. To top off the look, the Queen Bee wannabe was wielding staff designed like a royal scepter, which seemed to sport a mirror on its head.
As fascinating as she looked, it was a bit unsettling. "Ah, Stoneheart, Horrificator, what a pleasant surprise. I was hoping I'd run into the two of you." The fake Queen Bee stated as the purple outline of Hawkmoth's insignia began to glow on her face
Ivan sneered. "I'm not Stoneheart. A-and Mylene isn't Horrificator."
The doppelganger shook her head in disappointment. "Tsk, tsk. How sad. You have both forgotten your true selves." A sinister smile then stretched across her face. "Don't worry my children, I am here to reawaken those forgotten memories of yours."
From outside the park, two flashes caught the attention of passersby. Moments later Queen Bee's doppelganger strolled out of there like she owned the place. There were a few gasps and pointed fingers. The doppelganger then stopped and cleared her throat before exclaiming, "Fear not, citizens of Paris! I am Awakener, your new shining light! I only seek the children of my lord, Hawkmoth! I only wish to complete what has been broken by Ladybug and Chat Noir! For their sins are unforgivable!"
Ivan then runs out from the park. "Don't let her hit you with her powers!" He called. "If you were Akumatized, she will force you to remember everything!"
The doppelganger, Awakener, chackled. "Exactly, I give to you that which has been forgotten. Why would that not be a blessing?"
Ivan growled. "You think I wanted to remember that I caused so much damage to my city. I nearly killed people as Stoneheart! And because of you, Mylene is traumatized by her own memories. That's not helping anyone!"
Ivan then charged Awakener as a news van pulled in. "How ungrateful." She huffed.
When Ivan was close enough, Awakener spun around and tripped Ivan with a sweeping low kick, sending the muscle man crashing to the ground as Nadja Chamack and her cameraman exited their vehicle. Swiftly straightening her stance, Awakener turned to the reporter as the camera went live. "Prime Queen, what an honor it is to see you in person." She said joyfully.
[Chat Noir]
Adrien was on his way home from a photoshoot, his bodyguard driving him home, when the news caught his attention. Nadja Chamack was standing next to what looked like Queen Bee. Adrien turned it up so he could hear what was being said. "And you said you aren't even concerned about the Miraculouses? That seems kind of strange. Is Hawkmoth taking a break from his nefarious plans?" Nadja had finished before tilting the microphone to what Adrien guessed was the newest Akuma.
"I wouldn't say, nefarious. I mean, we don't know why Hawkmoth wants the Miraculouses. For all we know, he could be trying to help someone he cares for." The Queen Bee clone stated, earning a raised eyebrow from Adrien. "But, yes, I am not concerned about the Miraculouses, well it would be nice to take back the Miraculous that rightfully belongs to the true Queen, but I digress. I am simply here to give back to Hawkmoth's children what was taken from them."
Nadja took back the microphone. "Wait, are you talking about the memories of being Akumatized?"
"Of course!" The Akuma replied, causing Adrien's eyes to go wide. "They didn't deserve to have their memories taken. That's time they had taken from them. Wouldn't you want to remember what happened to you as Prime Queen?"
Nadja took back the microphone again and gave a nervous chuckle. "I was actually able to watch the entire segment I recorded as Prime Queen. I'm honestly glad I don't remember it. And not to mention that a few Akuma were able to cause real harm. Don't you think remembering that would be… traumatizing?"
The Akuma thought this over in a sarcastic manner. "Yes and no. In all honesty, Nadja, I think it will open up the eyes of many whom Hawkmoth has tried to help. And I, Awakener, will not stop til I have opened the eyes of my brothers and sisters. No matter what Ladybug and Chat Noir say." She stated before raising her staff so that it faced the camera.
Adrien had a bad feeling about this. His mind went back to the moment on the rooftop where he was holding Ladybug in a gentle embrace, kissing her. Neither of them remembered how exactly they got there. That memory had been removed by Ladybug's Miraculous. If this Akuma caused people to remember forgotten memories, Adrien could remember why he was able to kiss his dream girl. Adrien only had seconds to act, so he covered his eyes with his arm before there was a flash of light from the monitor.
When the light dissipated, Adrien felt the car slow to a stop. Adrien uncovered his eyes to see that his bodyguard was stunned, most likely a side effect of regaining your forgotten memories. Seeing an opportunity, Adrien snuck out of the car and ran down a nearby alley. Plagg came out of his shirt, shaking his head. "Okay, note to self, don't look at that staff thing." The kwami stated.
"You actually looked?" Adrien stated, a bit surprised.
"I didn't know that I had forgotten anything. But now I remember what happened during that Oblivio debacle." Plagg replied. "Honestly, I'm surprised you actually covered your eyes. Don't you want to remember what happened."
Adrien sighed. "Yes and no. As much as it pains me not knowing what happened, Ladybug has a point when it comes to neither of us knowing who is under the mask. Also, when the time comes, I want her to be the one to ask."
Plagg shook his head. "Whatever you say kid. Now, as reluctant as I am about transforming on what is supposed to be my day off, we need to go kid."
Adrien nodded. "Plagg, Claws Out!"
[Rena Rouge]
"Why won't it come off?"
"Um… Magic?"
"Rena Rage!"
"Nooo!"
It all flooded in at once, their memories. Lady Wifi, Rena Rage, Oblivio. Every action, every word heard or spoken, the adrenaline. Everything. Alya remembered it all.
As Alya was going over her blog, her phone notified her about a new Akuma attack. Switching over to the news, Alya was just able to get the last half of Awakener's rant before she used her powers, causing anyone in front of a screen to instantly remember any forgotten memories.
It was… overwhelming, to say the least. She only able to shake herself out of her thoughts when she heard Trixx called out to her. "Alya? Alya, you okay? Alya… Alya!"
Alya blinked away a few tears before rubbing her eyes. "What? Yeah, I'm fine."
Trixx didn't believe her, but could only give her a sad look. "Come on, we have an Akuma to stop." She said before standing. "Trixx, Let's Pounce!"
[Queen Bee]
"Yes, I am not concerned about the Miraculouses, well it would be nice to take back the Miraculous that rightfully belongs to the true Queen, but I digress. I am simply here to give back to Hawkmoth's children what was taken from them." The bad copy of Queen Bee stated.
Chloe was dumbfounded, but annoyed. She had an alert on her phone stating that a new Akuma had appeared and decided to see how much of a threat it may be and turned on the news. She knew exactly who Awakener was almost instantly. "Dang it Sabrina." Chloe muttered.
"It seems that I was right." Pollen stated.
Chloe turned off the TV before turning to Pollen. "What do you mean?"
Pollen rolled her eyes. "I told you there would be unforeseen consequences to trying to cover-up your identity as Queen Bee again. And here it is."
Chloe's eyes narrowed. "You said there would be consequences for using Nathaniel as my cover, not the act of covering up my identity."
Pollen gave a sarcastic shrug. "Honestly, same difference."
Chloe rolled her eyes before taking her sunglasses off of her head, revealing her Miraculous. "Pollen, Bug On!"
Minutes later, Queen Bee was running along the rooftops. Honestly, it was one of her favorite things to do as a hero. Not that she would prioritize it above saving Paris, but it was definitely a highlight. It made her feel free. No status, no cares or worries, just the wind blowing through her hair. Using her trompo like a grappling hook, Queen Bee propelled herself over a dividing street to the next building. Shortly after, Rena Rouge and Chat Noir jumped in on either side of the blonde. "Well ain't this the Bee's knees?" Chat exclaimed. "What brings you ladies along?"
"Sabrina." Queen Bee stated.
"Better than sulking from a massive guilt trip." Rena added.
"Cool, I nearly got blasted by Ms. Awakener. My Kwami wasn't as lucky as I was." Chat explained.
Rena raised an eyebrow. "Seriously? I saw on the Ladyblog that you were affected by Oblivio. Not to mention the Dark Cupid debacle. Wouldn't you of all people want your memories back?"
The three stopped at the edge of a building close to the Eiffel Tower. "Plagg said the same thing. As tempting as it was, I don't want that to be how Ladybug reveals her identity to me. I want it to be on her terms, not mine."
Rena smiled. "You're such a gentleman, Chat. You remind me of a guy I know."
Chat scratched the back of his head and gave a nervous chuckle. "Thanks, but we have bigger problems. We only know two things about this Akuma. Sabrina is mad that everyone has forgotten about Chloe's time as Queen Bee. Nice job covering up your identity again, by the way."
Queen Bee scoffed. "Don't remind me."
"Oookay… I'll save that joke for later." Chat stated. "Second, the Akuma gave her the ability to give anyone who lost a memory back said memory."
Rena nodded. "Not to mention she doesn't seem to care about obtaining the Miraculouses, besides Chloe's. So there is definitely something else we have yet to learn about Awakener and her powers."
"Terrible name, B T dubs." Queen Bee stated. "What is she even waking up?"
Chat gave a shrug. "Perhaps it's some clever foreshadowing."
Rena Rouge and Queen Bee gave Chat Noir dumb looks. "What?" The cat-themed hero asked defensively. "I've been reading a few comic books."
"Anyway, we need to figure out what Awakener's true motives are." Rena stated. "Bee, you said Sabrina was upset about you being replaced. So that explains the getup. But why have Hawkmoth's victims relive their times as supervillains?"
Queen Bee tapped her chin with a hooked finger. "Her powers are a perversion of her desire to have everyone remember that I am the true Queen Bee. But there seems to be more to it than that. It's almost like Hawkmoth is simply investigating. Perhaps there is a way for Hawkmoth to also see these forgotten memories." She stated.
"Well, her staff is equipped with a mirror. Maybe she is able to play back any memory she brings up." Chat remarked.
"Cool, so you and Ladybug need to stay clear of that." Rena stated.
Ladybug soon joins the three heros. "What are we staying clear of?" She asked.
"Evening my lady." Chat greeted.
"To get you up to speed," Rena explained. "Sabrina is our new Akuma friend, Awakener."
Ladybug nodded. "Yeah, she is able to reopen forgotten memories. I ran across Ivan and Mylene. Mylene is still pretty shook up."
Queen Bee scoffed. "I'd be too if I had her memories. More of a reason to take Awakener down before anyone else gets hurt."
The other three smiled at Queen Bee. She sure has come a long way from her bratty self. "Anyway, we believe there is more to it than just having her victims regain their lost memories." Chat stated. "We think the mirror on her staff has a second property that allows her to also see what her victims remember. This, in turn, may give Hawkmoth information he can use against us later."
Ladybug winced. "Yeah, I can see that as a problem. Let's find Awakener before she causes any more problems."
"Right." Rena Rouge, Queen Bee and Chat Noir replied before the four leapt off the building to the streets below.
[Awakener]
As suspected by our heroes, Awakener's mirror could indeed display the forgotten memories she caused her victims to relive. However, she needed said victim on the other side of the staff. Sort of like a price scanner from a supermarket or mall.
In fact, this was what she was doing right now. Awakener was underneath the Eiffel Tower, and in front of her was a bound Mylene, the Horrificator. But she wasn't alone. There were a few other previous Akuma victims here as well. Some bound like Mylene, others stood freely.
Currently, Awakener was focused on the memories of Horrificator. A bit agitated as well. "No, no, no!" Awakener hollered.
Hawkmoth's insignia glowed once more. "What did you find, Awakener?" Hawkmoth asked.
"It's what I'm not finding, my lord. There are two missing victims of Horrificator's. My powers must have not recovered all the memories." Awakener replied.
"Or, they must be Ladybug and Chat Noir." Hawkmoth stated. "Who are they?"
"Well, one that is missing is Adrien Agreste. Childhood friend of the true Queen Bee."
Hawkmoth growled. "I have already eliminated the Agreste boy as a suspect for Chat Noir. Who is the other?"
"Sorry to ruin your fun, Awakener." Came the voice of Chat Noir.
Awakener turned to see Ladybug, Chat Noir, Rena Rouge and the new Queen Bee running towards her. "But there are some people who would rather not remember what they have forgotten." Chat stated.
"No, no, no!" Awakener cried, stomping her foot like she was having a tantrum. "You are ruining everything!"
"Ladybug and Chat Noir have their own forgotten memories, Awakener. Perhaps they have revealed their identities to each other."
Awakener smirked. "Excellent idea, my lord."
Awakener brought her staff forward so that the mirror faced the four heroes. Seeing this, Ladybug called out, "Duck!"
Chat, who was on the far left, was able to dodge just fine with his superior reflexes. Rena Rouge didn't bother and kept charging. Ladybug, on the far right, tucked and rolled away, making sure to shield her eyes as she did so. Queen Bee was not so lucky. The mirror flashed a bright light, causing Queen Bee to be stunned and fall from being unbalanced.
Rena, however wasn't even phased. She brought out her flute and wielded it like a baseball bat. "Can't get me twice numb skull!"
Awakener flinched. She wasn't expecting her powers to fail against Rena. Hawkmoth's insignia glowed once more. "She must have already been affected by your powers. Unless I have Akumatized her prior to Hero's Day, she is useless to our goal."
Awakener sneered and charged at Rena Rouge, staff at the ready. The two ladies then swung their weapons, causing them to clash. "I don't understand why you think having those horrible memories is a good thing." Rena stated.
"Why else? To feel whole." Awakener replied. "I was empty not knowing who I truly was. And I know others felt the same."
Awakener got the upper hand and shoved Rena away, just as Chat Noir came in with his bo-staff. "Bad kitty, hold still for mama." Awakener said before wacking Chat upside the head with her own staff.
Chat fell over, dropping his staff in the process. Awakener then jabbed a charging Rena in the stomach, knocking the air from her lungs and causing her to collapse as well. Awakener then turned back to Chat Noir and pointed the mirror at him just as he opened his eyes to stare right at it. Then, without another second to react, Awakener's staff erupted in a flash of light.
[Chat Noir]
The memories poured in like a raging river. Everything he felt, done, seen. He was stunned for sure. Then, everything else was forgotten when he saw Marinette by his side. Marinette? He thought as a red Kwami with black spots came into his vision. This must be from Oblivio. That means… Marinette is Ladybug?
Chat was shook from his daze moments later to see Awakener fighting Ladybug and Queen Bee. Both Miraculous holders trading blows with their stringed weapons against Awakener's staff. Awakener soon found a window and slammed the back side of her mirror into Queen Bee's face before tripping Ladybug with the other end of the staff.
Chat's eyes widened as Awakener brought her staff down onto Ladybug. As Ladybug cried out in pain, Chat Noir's blood boiled as he gritted his teeth and his eyes narrowed in anger. "Princess!" Chat cried out before rushing Awakener.
[Awakener]
Awakener looked down on the dazed Chat Noir. "Now let's see what's on your mind, kitty." She mused, flipping her mirror to herself.
The glass rippled before showing Chat's view of what happened after being hit by Dark Cupid's arrow. "Uck, boring! Where's the juicy stuff?"
Awakener swiped her hand over the mirror to the right, causing the memory to change to when Chat woke up after being blasted by Oblivio. "Puuurrrfect. Oop, am I allowed to say that." Awakener joked as Hawkmoth's insignia glowed once more.
"Yes! Yes!" Hawkmoth cheered as he watched the detransformation of Ladybug through Awakener's eyes.
Then, suddenly, the staff was yanked away from Chat Noir, disrupting the connection and ending the transmission of the memory. "No!" Hawkmoth yelled.
Awakener turned to see Ladybug tugging on her yo-yo, which was attached to the staff. "Ever heard of privacy?" Ladybug asked.
Queen Bee walked up beside Ladybug. "Unfortunately, that may be her friend's fault." She stated.
Awakener sneered. "Don't you dare talk about Chloe like that, you fake!"
She then ran for Queen Bee in anger. Ladybug and Queen Bee jumped back in opposite directions to avoid Awakener's strike as she brought her staff down like a mallet. "She's got a point, though." Ladybug stated as she spun her yo-yo. "Chloe Bourgeois has been the most despicable person I've had the displeasure to know."
Awakener then took a swing at Ladybug. "Take that back!"
Ladybug blocked the attack. "Honestly, when I found out she was the one to find the Bee Miraculous I so stupidly lost, I thought I was going to have to deal with my own Hawkmoth." She stated before blocking another strike. "I am so glad to see how much she's improved as a person." She added, winking at Queen Bee.
"I know, right?" Queen Bee replied. "I heard how she used to treat people. Even her bestie was nothing but a tool to her." Queen Bee then blocked an attack from Awakener with her trompo. "It's nice to know she's actually capable of treating people like human beings."
Awakener then came around and smacked Queen Bee upside the head with the back of her mirror. Following this, she used the bottom of her staff to trip Ladybug. This caused Ladybug to fall forwards. Awakener then spun her staff upside down before bringing the end with the mirror down on Ladybug's back. Ladybug then cried out in pain. "I was only going to shift through your memories, but taking your Miraculous will be that much more satisfying."
"Princess!" Came the cry from Chat Noir before Awakener saw the cat rush to save his lady.
"Oh, look what the cat dragged i-"
"Cataclysm!" Chat roared, interrupting Awakener, as dark energy pooled around his ring.
Panicked, Awakener brought up her staff to defend herself. This caused Chat Noir to target the mirror with his destructive power, giving the mirror a swift punch. The mirror shattered on impact, releasing the Akuma within and depowering Awakener. The force of the impact also caused the now Sabrina to fall backwards on her butt.
[Ladybug]
After hearing the shattering of glass, Ladybug opened her eyes to see a tarnished and shattered hand mirror fall before her. "Mar- My lady, are you alright? Can you stand?" Chat asked as he knelt down beside her.
Ladybug groaned. "A bit sore, but I'll manage." She replied before trying to stand, with Chat giving her support.
Once she was on her feet, she frantically looked around for the Akuma before spotting it trying to flee. "No more evil doing for you, li-" Ladybug began before the Akuma suddenly turned white, as if Hawkmoth purified it himself.
Chat Noir and Ladybug blinked in surprise. That was very unexpected for the duo. Ladybug looked over to where Mylene was bound and saw that Ivan had shown up and freed her. However, the other civilians who were present had already left the scene. "This has to be one of our weirdest fights." Ladybug commented.
"No, just confusing." Chat replied as Rena and Queen Bee limped over to the two.
"You're telling me. Hawkmoth just purified his own Akuma, said Akuma just made us relive some awful memories, and she didn't even want our Miraculouses." Rena stated before hissing in pain. "And I think she bruised a rib."
Queen Bee scoffed, holding the left side of her face. "Your rib? Please, I took a swing right to the face. I'm just glad this mask is magic."
Ladybug looked down at her waist, where her Lucky Charm rested. A quartet of ice bags. "So that's what this was for." Ladybug grumbled.
"I got this, Princess." Chat stated, grabbing the strand of bags before passing one to Rena.
Ladybug's face paled. "Y-you…"
Chat nodded. "We can talk about it later, Bugaboo." He said, tossing a bag to Queen Bee before pressing one on his own head.
"Uh… Guys, Sabrina has left the building." Rena stated, pointing to the empty piece of ground Sabrina was lying moments earlier.
Ladybug pressed the final ice bag to her bruised back. "I don't like this."
"I'm sure she's fine." Chat stated, not really believing his own words.
Queen Bee picked up the destroyed mirror. "I don't recognize this mirror. It's too nice to be Sabrina's, but it's not a Bourgeois piece either."
"Lucky Charm will repair it. But… will it also undo what Awakener did?" Rena asked.
"It's possible." Ladybug stated
"Hey!" Came the familiar voice of Carapace.
The four looked up to see the shell fighter running towards them. Once he joined the group, Carapace asked. "Okay, what happened?"
"Long story short, Hawkmoth was feeling really generous today and was giving his previous victims back their memories." Rena replied.
"Dude, that is so not like him. He didn't try to take your Miraculouses?" Carapace asked.
"Well, this Akuma did want mine." Queen Bee stated. "My plan to cover up my identity again worked a little too well."
"I see Ladybug hasn't used her Miraculous Ladybug yet." Carapace noted, nodding to the mirror in Queen Bee's hands. "Other than your bruises, what's holding you back?"
"We're not sure if our reformed memories will stay if she uses it." Chat stated.
Carapace tapped his chin with a curled index finger and hummed. "The Guardian was teaching me about the Miraculouses today. Unfortunately, dudes, because this Akuma was repairing, instead of causing harm, the Ladybug Miraculous won't be able to undo it. It can only create, not destroy." He stated.
"W-what about what happened with Oblivio?" Rena asked. "Ladybug and Chat Noir forgot everything they did between them getting hit by the Akuma and Ladybug fixing everything."
Carapace shook his head. "Sorry babe, the Miraculous saw it as a taint. It literally washed their brains."
Ladybug did not want to hear that. Not because Chat now knows who is under the mask, but because of the victims Hawkmoth Akumatized. As far as our heroes know, every single person up to this point who was a former villain now remembers their time under Hawkmoth's influence. Some may be like Ivan and Mylene, just simple kids now plagued by their memories of causing pain and anguish. Some may be like Chloe, unsettled by these memories, but not negatively affected by them. Others… may seek out the power they once had under Hawkmoth's Dark Wings.
DM Notes – Well wasn't that something? Now, some of you may not be satisfied with how I did the "reveal". But I honestly didn't want to have both of them know who was under the mask. I want to stay as close as I possibly can to canon events. And the only way I can do so is to have just Adrien know Marinette is Ladybug. Not vice versa. "Wouldn't things be different from the canon because of this chapter? You just gave everyone back their memories!"
Not exactly. Some of the new episodes will be more… "je na sais quoi"
In all seriousness, I think a few of the scenes will be more fitting now that I have the above events in this AU. Especially with Adrien.
Side Note: Marinette is way too dramatic in a couple of the new episodes. I was unable to finish one because of Marinette overreacting and acting like a… oh what are they called… Yandere? She has caused so many Akuma attacks because of her utter stupidity. I get it, it's a cartoon, there are supposed to be overdramatic actions. But this is too much.
Anyway, that's the only other thing I'm changing in this AU. Make her more likable. That's all I got for you this chapter. Tell me what you think in the comments and any suggestions you might have. I love reading what you guys have to say.
[Lila Rosse]
Lila was seated on a bench in a nearby square when she heard the frantic footsteps of Sabrina running towards her. After the carrot-top reached her, Sabrina caught her breath for a moment before silently taking a seat next to the exchange student. "So?" Lila asked, in a way that only Sabrina understood what the question truly was.
"As expected, I was taken down before I was able to learn who Ladybug and Chat Noir are." Sabrina replied. "And, I'm sorry, but I wasn't able to retrieve your mirror."
"It's no big deal. I wasn't really using it anyway." Lila stated. "But you did what we planned on. Now we remember everything."
"Well, you do, but I wasn't able to use my power on myself. But I was able to get something from being Awakener." Sabrina corrected.
"Yes, I was there when you spoke to Hawkmoth. Something about two of Horrificator's victims not being present?"
Sabrina nodded. "Correct, Adrien Agreste and Marinette Dupain Cheng were never captured by Horrificator. Yet, neither were present when Ladybug and Chat Noir defeated the Akuma."
This was surprising information. "Marinette, huh? Interesting." Lila stated before clicking her tongue.
"S-so what did you learn?" Sabrina asked.
Lila smirked and raised pointer finger. "One, we have more allies than I originally thought." She then raised a second finger. "Two, Ladybug has a weakness… for one Adrien Agreste."