Miraculous Ladybug AU:

Rise of the Dark Wings

DM Notes – Alright, now that everything is in place, we can finally begin with this AU. So now what? Well I was inspired by Lila's diabolical nature and Sabrina's attitude in "Stormy Weather 2". I even liked the little twist in "Time Tagger" with Future!Hawkmoth not being Gabriel. So, what did I come up with? Well, instead of telling you, check it out for yourself.

Also, thank you Kyrogue23 for informing me about the canon placement of "Feast" and "Ladybug". Like "Oblivio", however, I'm going to have to alter the placement just a bit. Just for this AU.

[Queen Bee]

-Miracular-

"You don't want to be a hero anymore, fine!" Sabrina shouted at Chloe in anger. "Then hand over your Miraculous!"

Chloe scoffed in annoyance, her back currently to the carrot-top. "Sabrina, enough with the games. I-"

"I'm not playing!" Sabrina shrieked.

Chloe turned to see Sabrina holding up the plastic Chat Noir baton in one hand, and in the other… rested an Akuma. "S-Sabrina?" Chloe stuttered, scared by what her friend was implying.

Sabrina slammed the Akuma into the baton, connecting her to Hawkmoth. Sabrina was then enveloped in an inky blackness typical for Akumatization. When it dissipated, Sabrina was decked out in a black jumpsuit with white face-paint and hot pink hair. "I am Miracular now. And you will hand me your Miraculous, Queen Bee." The Akumatized Sabrina sneered, pointing at Chloe with her baton.

Chloe gulped. 'How did she find out? Chloe screamed in her head. More importantly, what am I going to do without Ladybug?!'

Chloe attempted to play it off. Giving a fake laugh, she relaxed her stance. "Sabrina, seriously? I'm not Queen Bee anymore. I haven't been since Hero's Day."

Miracular snarled. "Liar!" She hollered, her arms to her sides. "Lila told me everything!"

Chloe raised an eyebrow. 'Lila?' She asked herself before remembering the brown-haired girl from earlier that day. 'Oh, that Lila.'

"And why would you believe her?" Chloe asked.

Miracular gave a sinister smirk. "At first, I didn't. But then she showed me a video of you transforming back after the last Amok was purified." She stated.

Chloe's face went pale. 'Flying freak.' She cursed herself.

This conversation was just a diversion, as badly as the tables had turn. While they were talking, Chloe had texted Marinette an SOS. Chloe only hoped the message sent. Thankfully, she got her answer when Chat Noir and Ladybug landed between her and Miraculer. "Got your message, Chloe." Ladybug stated.

"Timing is impeccable, M'lady already used her Lucky Charm." Chat stated in a joking manner.

"Yeah, I know." Chloe stated. "You can badger me later."

"Ooh, M'lady already used her Lucky Charm." Miracular mocked.

"He doesn't sound like that." Ladybug stated before charging at Miracular.

The Akumatized Sabrina smirked as Ladybug took a swing at her. Miracular then jumped over Ladybug, landed behind her and stabbed backwards with her baton, hitting Ladybug in the back. On impact, a pink aura flashed around Ladybug before her Miraculous symbol popped up on Miracular's suit. Ladybug, Chat, and Chloe were shocked. "What have you done?" Ladybug asked.

"I just swiped your powers. Now they are mine." Miracular sneered. "Lucky Charm!"

Upon calling Ladybug's power, Miracular's baton morphed into a large sword. "What is with the Akumatized Lucky Charms being swords?" Chat asked, before activating his power. "Cataclysm!"

Chat then charged at Miracular, ready to strike. "Not this time, kitty!" She called, bring her sword down.

Chat flinched and decided to block the attack instead of dodging. This gave Miracular the opening she needed to retract her Lucky Charm and jab Chat with her baton, taking his powers and adding his Miraculous symbol onto her suit. "Now how did it go?" Miracular asked in a mocking tone. "Oh yeah! Cataclysm."

Her baton then bubbled with negative energy before she jabbed Chat Noir right in the ribs, sending him sprawling backwards. "Chat!" Ladybug and Chloe cried.

Chat groaned from where he lied. "So that's what getting Cataclysmed feels like."

Chloe was then yanked behind a small wall. When see looked at her assailant, she saw Rena Rouge and Carapace crouching behind her. Rena put a finger to her mouth. "Where have you two been?" Chloe hissed.

"Ladybug contacted us shortly before arriving." Rena stated. "So what's going on?"

"Well, apparently I got caught detransforming." Chloe stated. "And Sabrina decided to take her anger out on me for not wanting to play dress up anymore."

"What a surprise." Carapace deadpanned.

"Thanks." Chloe said sourly before looking at Rena's Miraculous. "I have an idea. But you're probably not going to like it."

Rena and Carapace raised an eyebrow and looked at each other, confused.

Chloe peeked over the wall. Miracular was still fighting Ladybug and Chat was balancing himself, still in pain from being Cataclysmed. Miracular then smacked Ladybug upside the head, sending her to the ground. "Last chance Chloe," Miracular stated, pointing at the blonde. "Hand over your Miraculous!"

"She doesn't have it." Called Rena as she and Carapace landed in between the two girls.

However, Rena Rouge was not in her usual outfit. Instead of the Fox-themed attire, Rena was sporting a Bee-themed suit that was, admittedly, different from Queen Bee's. Below the hips was a skirt designed like insect wings, her boots were almost knee length and were jagged at the top, and a bronze visor rested over her eyes. "That honor is mine."

Miracular looked surprised, as did Ladybug and Chat Noir. "What? Who are you?" Miracular asked.

"I've been called Queen Bee for the past month or so. I was almost tempted to use it." Rena stated. "But my name is Resin."

Miracular stammered. "T-that's impossible. Utterly impossible. Chloe detransformed on camera."

'Resin' snickered. "I was preoccupied with another task and asked Chloe to take my place that day." She stated.

Chloe sunk back behind the wall and put on the Fox Miraculous. Trixx then appeared with a sour expression. "What? It's working isn't it?" Chloe whispered. "I just need to find a way to give Ladybug back her powers and we will be just fine."

"And how do you plan on doing that?" Trixx asked.

"Already got that covered." Chloe stated.

She then heard 'Resin' begin to execute the plan. "Chat, Ladybug, go get recharged. Carapace and I can handle this until you get back."

"O-okay." Ladybug replied before Chloe heard the two run inside the house.

"Alright, let's go." Chloe stated before crawling around her way to the roof entrance, making sure not to be seen.

Once inside, Chloe stood up and began searching for Ladybug. "Ladybug!" she whispered. "Ladybug!"

"Over here." Came Marinette's voice as the baker's daughter poked her head out of Chloe's closet.

"You alright, Marinette?" Chloe asked. "And how's Chat?"

"Other than taking a Cataclysm to the ribs, peachy." Marinette stated. "I'm fine too, but we need to stop this Akuma." Marinette then saw the Fox Miraculous around Chloe's neck. "Why do you have Rena's Miraculous?"

Chloe smirked. "All part of the plan to get you your powers back."

Ladybug, Chat, and Chloe poked their heads out to see how the fight was going. Currently, Resin was fending off Miracular, who now had the Bee Miraculous symbol and the Turtle Miraculous symbol on her suit. Carapace was now fighting Mayura, with great difficulty. "Okay, ready?" Chloe asked.

"It's a bit weird, but yeah." Chat stated.

"Trixx, Let's Pounce." Chloe whispered before the three hid inside once again.

Chloe then walked out alone in her civilian attire. "Pathetic, utterly pathetic."

The four in front of her stopped there attacks to look at Chloe. "To think I actually wanted to help Ladybug after she replaced me like this. I would rather be by my friend's side. Since at least she's been so supportive."

Miracular beamed and jumped for joy. "Ooh, I knew you'd see it my way, Chloe."

"But I have to ask. If we're going to be a team, I'm going to need some powers." Chloe stated.

"Ooh, I can give you Ladybug's powers. That will show her for replacing you with this fake."

Chloe smirked. "That sounds perfect." She stated as she walked up to Miracular.

Chloe the stopped before Miracular touched her with the baton, causing the symbol of Ladybug to disappear. However, this also dropped Chloe's Illusion, revealing the real Ladybug. "Thanks, I needed those."

"What?!" Miracular shrieked.

Mayura then booked it out of there, seeing that the tables had turned.

After Sabrina had been purified, Chloe rushed in to hug her. However, Sabrina scoffed and put her hand up in refusal. Chloe stopped. "S-Sabrina?"

"Why didn't you tell me?" Sabrina asked.

Resin stepped up. "For your own protection. Hawkmoth has gone to great lengths to take the Miraculouses. That's why Ladybug chose a new person to take up the Bee Miraculous. So anyone close to Chloe would be safe. Both her family, and her closest friends."

"I-I couldn't stand the idea of you being hurt because of me. You're my best friend, Sabrina."

Sabrina stood, a sour expression still plastered on her face. "Well then, I'll save you the trouble. Hawkmoth can't come after me if I'm not your friend, now can he?" She sneered, shocking everyone.

"S-Sabrina?!" Chloe exclaimed.

"Don't. I can see that this is worth more to you than I am. So don't even bother." Sabrina replied before walking away. "You can keep the Chat Noir costume. I don't need it anymore."

When Sabrina was out of sight, Chloe fell to her knees and began to cry, devastated.

-StarTrain-

Chloe was alone in first class. Next to her was the empty seat meant for Sabrina. Before Miracular, the two had reserved these two seats for the trip to Big Ben. But now… she was alone.

Chloe scoffed and got up to use the restroom. On her way there, she saw Sabrina pulling down her suitcase from one of the cubbies. "Sabrina?" Chloe asked, earning the carrot-top's attention.

Sabrina scowled. "Enjoying the trip?" She asked coldly.

"Honestly, no. I was supposed to spend this time with my best friend." Chloe said. "There's a seat still there for you. If you still want it." Chloe stated, in a depressing manner.

Sabrina rolled her eyes. "I'm surprised you didn't give it to someone else. Replacement seems to be something you're good at."

"Sabrina, stop this. We're friends."

Sabrina glared at Chloe. "Are we? I seem to recall being your doormat for years."

Chloe gripped her chest. "Yes, and I'm sorry for that. I've been trying to be a better friend."

"Well, you can try with someone else." Sabrina replied as she opened her suitcase, releasing the Akuma that was trapped inside. "Now there's a surprise." She said, just as stunned as Chloe was.

"I am truly sorry, Chloe." Master Fu stated.

The Sentimonster, Feast, was recently defeated. Chloe was currently walking with the old man in the dark of night. "It's not your fault. I was the one who decided to take up the mantle of Queen Bee. I should have been more careful."

Fu gave a slow nod as the two approached his bike. "Indeed. But I made the decision to allow you teenagers to help me fix my mistake. This is a burden you should not have carried on your own."

Chloe smiled. "But I'm not alone. Chat, Ladybug, Rena, and Carapace are also here with me." Chloe stated, trying to look on the bright side.

Fu nodded. "Yes, and you also have that boy supporting you. Nathaniel, was it?"

Chloe tensed. "You, you know?"

"Of course. It is my job as a Guardian to know these things." He then snickered. "Also, your attempt to cover your identity as Queen Bee was posted on the Ladyblog. With an interview of the young Kurtzberg."

Chloe sighed. "Great."

"Don't beat yourself up over this one failure, Chloe Bourgeois. You saw how that turned out for me." Fu joked as he got on his bike. "I'm sure Sabrina will forgive you on her own time. You just need to continue on your path."

Chloe smiled. "Thank you, master."

"No, thank you." Fu replied before pedaling off into the night. "And try to get some sleep, you are going to need it.

Chloe stayed until the old man was out of sight before heading home herself.

DM Notes – Credit to LadyAdalicia for the amazing Bee!Ayla design and the name "Resin". She also has a couple of designs for Adrien, Nino, and Marinette being the holder of the Bee Miraculous. This one though is a favorite of mine.

[Master Fu]

The guardian biked home with a smile on his face. His mistake had been corrected. And his pupils were more than he could have asked for.

With the wind in what remained of his hair and his greatest mistake off his chest, Fu was set to go to sleep when he saw a familiar figure in the distance. Looking as if he were tracking wild game, was Luka Couffaine, Viperion. Fu raised an eyebrow. What was he doing out at this hour?

The Guardian pedaled up to the young man. "Hello, young man." He said, spooking the guitarist.

Luka turned to Fu and recognized him almost instantly. "You're that man from Adrien's party."

Fu nodded. "Correct. Might I ask why you are out this late? Surely you have school tomorrow."

Luka seemed reluctant to share what was on his mind and who could blame him. Luka then spotted the Miracle box on Fu's bike and recognized the symbol. "That symbol. Are you…" Luka wasn't quite sure what to ask.

Fu nodded. "My name is Wang Fu. I am the guardian of the Miraculouses. Including the one lent to you, Viperion."

Luka relaxed a bit, but it was clear something was wrong. "It's my little sister. The past couple of nights she has been sneaking out. I only now have decided to follow her to see where she is going."

"You worry she may be getting into trouble?" Fu asked, earning a nod from Luka. "You are a good brother."

Luka gave the old man a smile. Fu's eyes narrowed. He then grabbed the Miracle box from behind him and brought it forward. "Though I do not know what your sister is doing, you clearly think it is dangerous. So I will assist you the only way I can." He then brought out the Snake Miraculous. "I'm sure you remember how to use this."

Luka was a bit surprised. "But, you barely know me. Why would you help me?" He asked.

"You have helped Ladybug and I twice. And you barely know me. I am simply returning the favor." Fu stated, offering the Miraculous to Luka.

"Thank you." Luka replied, taking the Miraculous and equipping it.

Sass then appeared before him. "Ah, Luka. It is good to sssee you again."

"Likewise." Luka replied with a smile. "Sass, Scales Slither."

[Viperion]

After Luka donned his Viperion costume, courtesy of the Snake Miraculous, he took to the rooftops to search for Julika. Thankfully, it didn't take him long and spotted her walking towards the school. Viperion raised an eyebrow, but jumped down onto the streets below and followed after her.

Sticking to the shadows, Viperion waited until Julika went inside before he scaled the wall to an open window on the second floor. Sliding himself inside, he quietly made his way to the door. As expected, no light was on anywhere in the school. However, Viperion did see a faint glow from the courtyard.

Curious. He thought.

He then opened the door, slowly to not give away his position. When it was wide enough for him to slide through, he exited the room and just as quietly closed the door behind him. Viperion then slowly made his way to a support column and hid behind it. Peaking his head out to see what was happening, Viperion's eyes widened in disbelief. Viperion could have assumed anything terrible for his sister to be apart of, but this was much worse.

The glow Viperion saw was candle light. Candles being held by a crowd of over thirty people. Many faces Viperion recognized, including Julika. On the ground, in the center of the courtyard, was a tarp with an unmistakable symbol. Six people within the crowd manned banners with the same symbol as the tarp. The symbol… was Hawkmoth's insignia. Or, at least, a twisted version of it. Viperion knew what this was. This… was a cult. A Cult of Dark Wings.

DM Notes – There you have it readers. This is my AU now set into motion. The "Dark Wings" alternate universe. Thoughts? Theories on who else might be in this cult? Who can our heroes trust?