Chapter 3: The Bubbler


Disclaimer: I do not own Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Chat Noir or anything associated with it. I only own Allison, Efa, Henry and any other things associated with her.


Adrien stood in front of the school, impatiently awaiting for his car to arrive.

"Adrien!" Nino called.

"Hey Nino," He called as he ran over. "Have you seen Allison around?"

"Dude, you're so whipped." Nino laughed as he pulled out a bottle of bubbles. "and no, she's not out yet."

Adrien sighed, nodding. "Yeah, well, my dad told me no to the birthday party."

"Dude, seriously? Has your dad always been such a downer?" Nino said as he started blowing bubbles. "You'd think he'd at least remember what it's like to be young and want to party a little."

"No, I'm pretty sure he was a downer back then, too." Adrien chuckled. "Well, at least I tried."

"It's your bday, dude." Nino urged. "Insist."

"You know what," Nino said, slinging an arm around Arien's shoulders. "I'm gonna have a little convo with your pops."

"Don't waste your time." Adrien sighed. "He's not gonna change his mind."

Adrien sighed once again, brightening up when Nino pointed behind him.

Adrien saw Allison standing a few feet away, raising an eyebrow at something next to the bushes.


"What are you two doing?" Allison asked as she saw Alya and Marinette crouched next to the bushes.

"Marinette here wants to give a gift to Adrien, but is too scared to actually give it." Alya explained at a wincing Marinette.

"Why are you scared of him?" Allison chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "He's literally like a cuddly bear when you get to know him."

Marinette blushed a deep red.

"Allison!"

Allison looked up and smiled at Adrien, who was waving frantically.

"Hey Agreste!"

Marinette almost melted when Adrien ran over. "Hey, Ally."

Allison smiled, slowly raising an eyebrow. "So, what did you need?"

Adrien's giddy smile immediately turned upside down. "Oh, um…"

Allison started to laugh. "I'm just kidding, you know that."

Adrien looked at her confused as she opened her bag and gave him a package covered in purple wrapping paper.

"Happy Birthday."

Adrien immediately brightened up. "Thanks, Ally!"

Allison laughed as he tore apart the wrapping paper to see a black leather wristwatch.

"It's not much, but—"

"It's perfect!" Adrien gushed as he put on the watch. "Thank you."

"You're welcome, Agreste."

"Hey, can I ask for another birthday favor?" Adrien started shyly.

Allison raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Sure, what do you need?"

"Can you spend the whole day tomorrow, with me?"

Allison froze and stared at Adrien, who looked down nervously.

Allison's eyes darted to Marinette and Alya, who looked away, and Nino, who shot her a thumbs-up.

Allison laughed and shook her head. "Yeah, why not?"

Adrien smiled in relief. "Thanks."

"No prob." Allison said.

She stopped and pointed at Marinette. "I think she wants to say something, though."

Marinette started to blush and laugh nervously. "Hi."

Adrien blinked, then waved with a small smile. "Hey."

"I wanted to, um," Marinette stuttered out. "gift you a make!"

Adrien tilted his head in confusion while Allison slapped a palm on her face.

"I mean gift you my maid." Marinette bit her lip. "I mean—"

Chloe came and pulled Allison's hand out of Adrien's.

Alya groaned, dragging Marinette away as she waved at Allison.

Allison raised an eyebrow at the girl as Chloe started to rub her body against Adrien's arm.

"Are you trying to seduce him or something?" Allison asked out loud. "It's not working."

Adrien laughed nervously and walked over to Allison, sighing when Chloe followed him as well.

"Happy Birthday, Adrien." Chloe cooed, kissing Adrien's cheek.

"I have a lot of sights I want to unsee," Allison announced. "This is like at the top of the list."

Adrien shot her a pleading look as he tried to push Chloe away as gentle as he can.

"Yeah, thanks Chloe." Adrien smiled.

"Did you get the gift I sent you?" Chloe cooed.

"Um, no."

"What?" Chloe shrieked. "Uh, those delivery guys. I bet it was too heavy so they went back and got another guy to help."

"What did you give him? A car?" Allison snorted as she started to walk away.

"Allison, wait!" Adrien said, walking after her, dragging Chloe next to him.

Allison sighed, stopping in her tracks.

"I'll make sure they get it to you by tonight." Chloe cooed to Adrien, kissing his cheek once again.

"Will you stop kissing him?" Allison groaned. "It's making me retch."

"Are you jealous?" Chloe snarled.

"If I say yes, will you stop?" Allison sighed.

Adrien's eyes brightened up as he looked to Allison, who was raising an eyebrow at Chloe.

The said girl just smirked, kissed his cheek once again and walked away, humming.

"She's nuts." Allison sighed, looking at Chloe.

Adrien simply smiled at the red-head.

A car drove over. "I got to go, photoshoot."

Nino nodded and Allison smiled. "Good luck!"

"Do you want to come, Allison?" Adrien smiled hopefully.

Allison laughed. "I don't know why you've been asking me to hang around you since last week, but okay."

Adrien smiled and offered his hand out, which Allison took.

"Bye Nino!"

Nino waved as the two teens entered the car and drove off.


Adrien smiled as the car stopped in front of a building.

"Well, this is my stop." Allison smiled as she turned to Adrien. "Thanks for the day."

"Well, I've got a feeling I'd be requested to take you back on a photoshoot soon." Adrien laughed. "Everyone liked you, especially the photographer."

Allison laughed. "Well, if they called me over to model again, I'd only do it with you."

Adrien smiled brightly. "Really?"

"Of course!" Allison laughed. "I have to go, see you tomorrow."

Adrien nodded, leaning in and kissing her cheek.

Allison froze, blushing a deep red as Adrien pulled away with a shy smile.

"Bye."

Allison nodded slowly, smiling as she got out of the car and waved.

With one last smile, Adrien's car took off.

"Er, who was that?"

Allison jumped as she turned around to see a smirking Henry.

"A friend."

"He's familiar."

"Of course he is, his face is in front of you." Allison rolled her eyes, pointing at Adrien's billboard behind her.

Henry's eyes widened. "My sister's boyfriend is famous!"

"He's not my boyfriend."

"Yes, he is."

Allison groaned, smacking her brother's head. "My brother's an idiot."


Allison sat in her room as Efa flew around happily.

"You and Adrien are made for each other!"

Allison laughed, plopping down on her bed with a smile. "He's just a friend, Eif."

"Relationships start that way all the time." Efa huffed.

"Of course, they do, Efa." Allison rolled her eyes, patting Efa's head.

"Can you get me some food?"

Allison chuckled, grabbing her bag. "Okay, get in here."

Efa flew in and Allison descended the stairs, seeing Henry sitting in the Living Room.

"What's up?" Henry asked.

"I'm getting to the store to buy some food." Allison said, opening the door.

"Okay, get me some chips." Henry replied.

"Ok—"

Allison was cut off by a purple bubble flying past her and encasing Henry.

"Wh—"

"Hen!" Allison shrieked as she chased after the bubble that made it's way out the door.

"Henry!"

"Allison, stay inside your room!"

"Henry!" Allison called again, her voice cracking.

"I mean it, Allison!" Henry called once again as his bubble flew up the sky.

"Oh God." Allison started to sob as she looked around at the sky, seeing adults fly up in bubbles.

"Allison!" Efa called, popping out of Allison's bag. "Please don't cry!"

"My brother—"

"We'll save him. Phoenix will." Efa said, flying to Allison's shoulder. "Just say the words."

Allison slammed the door closed and let out a small breath. "Okay, here goes."

Efa nodded in encouragement.

"Efa, let's fly!"


Phoenix flew up the sky, muttering one named endlessly.

"Henry, Henry, Henry. Where on earth is Henry?"

Phoenix sighed in relief as she saw the brown-haired twenty-six year-old struggling inside the bubble.

"Mr. Martin!" She shouted as she flew over.

"Phoenix!" Henry shouted, eyes wide. "My-my sister!"

"She's fine, she sent me over." Phoenix sighed as she put her hand on the bubble. "We'll get you out of there."

Henry nodded as Phoenix turned around and shouted. "We'll get you all out of here. Me, Chat Noir and Ladybug will do everything in our power to save you and turn things back the way it should be."

The adults cheered as Phoenix flew down.

She stopped a few feet off the ground, in level with small purple bubbles projecting announcements.

"Hey, hey, hey! It's your lucky day, little dudes! The adults are taking their day off, so make the most of it!" The villain announced. "No chores, No more homework, no nagging. Just fun, fun, fun! This is the bubbler's gift to you."

"Seriously? Nino?"

Phoenix growled and flew off in search for the Bubbler.


Phoenix stopped flying when she saw party commencing at Adrien's house, hosted by the person she's looking for.

"You're kidding me." Phoenix groaned as she descended and changed back into Allison.

"Stay in my bag, Efa." Allison whispered as she entered the mansion, looking up at Nino, who DJed while decked out as the Bubbler.

Nino was talking to Chloe, then laughed as he put on a slow dance.

Allison's frown deepened even more as Chloe ran over to Adrien and started to slow dance with him.

Adrien's eyes widened when he saw Allison, who stood at the entrance with a raised eyebrow at them.

"Allison." Adrien muttered sadly as she started to shake her head.

Chloe leaned up about to kiss him.

Adrien looked on hopelessly as Allison started to walk away.

The song immediately changed, causing Adrien to pull away and run after Allison.

"Allison!" Adrien called as she started to cross."Wait."

"Adrien?" Allison raised an eyebrow.

"Allison, she was the one who walked up to me, and tried to kiss me." Adrien rushed out, holding both Allison's arms and shooting her a pleading look. "I didn't want to, I swear! I was waiting for you?"

Allison started to laugh. "You were?"

"Yes!" Adrien said before looking down. "Are you mad at me?"

"Why would I be mad at you for dancing with Chloe?" Allison asked before chuckling. "Go back there, it's your party."

"But nobody's even happy."

Allison smiled, glad that he understands. "Then, tell Nino to stop the party."

"You're not coming with me?" Adrien asked hopelessly.

"No, I got something to do." Allison smiled, kissing his cheek.

Adrien smiled softly and nodded as he ran back.

"You've got it bad." Efa said, popping out of Allison's bag as soon as Adrien was out of sight.

"Oh, stop it, Efa." Allison laughed. "Okay, mission on once again."

"Efa, Let's fly!"


Phoenix flew over and sat on a nearby terrace, raising an eyebrow at Marinette, who was stuffing cookies in her bag.

"Okay?" Phoenix laughed, shaking her head.

Phoenix's eyes trailed on to Adrien, who stood in the middle of the dance floor with a frown.

"What are you going to do now, Adrien?" Phoenix hummed.

Adrien suddenly ran over to Nino and grabbed the microphone.

"Hey, Paris. How are you doing?" Adrien asked, holding up the microphone.

No one replied.

The Bubbler glared at the crowd immediately making them cheer.

Adrien smiled and jumped off the make-shift stage.

"Agreste, what are you doing?" Phoenix sighed as Ladybug landed next to her.

"You know him?" Ladybug asked Phoenix in shock.

"I know everyone." Phoenix shrugged, gesturing at Bubbler.

Ladybug rolled her eyes and used her yoyo to unplug the stereo.

"Sorry Bubbler, but the party's over!" She announced, angering the Bubbler.

"Why you gotta be like that?" The Bubbler whined.

"You made all the adults disappear, that's why." Ladybug growled. "And now you're imprisoning everyone who's not having fun!"

Phoenix's eyes stuck onto Chloe who snuggled Adrien's shoulder.

"Bourgeois, can you stop? Please? I'm going to claw my eyes out." Phoenix whined, making Ladybug glare at Chloe.

Adrien brushed Chloe off his shoulder and walked away.

"You take care of this first." Phoenix told Ladybug and flew over to Adrien before she could reply. "Adrien?"

Adrien turned to the girl with wide eyes. "Phoenix?"

"I know this party is what you've dreamt of," Phoenix sighed, putting a hand on his shoulder. "but it's just that it was made under a villain's power. I'm sorry."

"It's okay." Adrien smiled sadly. "I just wanted to have fun with my friends."

Phoenix bit her lip before hugging the boy, who immediately hugged back. "And you will, just let us fix this first, and we'll make sure of that. We'll tell my friend."

"Your friend?"

Before Adrien could ask any further, Phoenix flew back over to Ladybug with a snarl replacing her soft smile.


Phoenix ran forward, intending to make Bubbler's bubble burst using her key, but was shocked when it deflected her, instead shooting her back with her key flying away.

Phoenix was caught by Chat Noir, who smiled. "Sorry I'm lately, my love."

"Ladybug and I had it nicely handled," Phoenix smirked, holding her hand out as her key appeared back on her hand. "But, thanks, though."

An outline of a butterfly appeared in front of Bubbler's face before he sent a flurry of bubbles to the trio.

Phoenix squealed an immediately twirled her key as fast as she can, along with Chat Noir and Lady, who did the same with their stick and yoyo.

The Bubbler raised an eyebrow and chuckled as he snapped his fingers.

The bubbles flurried around them and immediately attached to their suits.

Phoenix held out her hands, and held Chat Noir and Ladybug's arms before setting the three of them on fire, bursting all of the remaining bubbles.

What the three didn't know was that the Bubbler sent a new supply of bubbles; so when Phoenix set themselves out of fire, the three of them unharmed, they were imprisoned in a gigantic bubble.

Phoenix growled, holding Ladybug and Chat Noir's arms again and set the three of them on fire, but it seemed to have no effect to the bubble anymore.

Ladybug panicked and started to elbow the bubble.

"Give me your Miraculouses before you run out of air." Bubbler demanded.

"Keep dreaming, clownface!" Phoenix growled out, pounding on the bubble.

"Total party poopers," Bubbler hissed. "just like adults."

"Kids need adults." Ladybug screamed.

"False," Bubbler rolled his eyes. "Kids need freedom, fun, let loose and live it up."

The trios sharpened their glares, setting their gazes on a smirking Bubbler.

"Adults will control you, boss." Bubbler hissed.

"Adults keep the children safe and protected." Ladybug fought. "They care for their kids, they love them."

"Most adults do, anyhow." Chat Noir muttered.

"Are you okay?" Phoenix whispered to him quietly, putting her hand on his.

"I will be." Chat Noir answered, smiling at the girl before looking back at the Bubbler. "You must bring the adults back!"

"Nope, never, no way." Bubbler rolled his eyes. "Since you care about these adults so much, why don't you go float with them for a while?"

The three screamed as Bubbler hit their bubble and sent them up into the sky.

"Cataclysm!" Ladybug suddenly said.

"Couldn't you have said that five-hundred feet ago?" Chat Noir sighed.

"We couldn't stay stuck in this bubble together forever." Ladybug rolled her eyes.

Chat Noir smirked and leaned close to Phoenix. "I'll be fine with her."

Phoenix rolled her eyes and smiled. "Just do your thing."

Chat Noir summoned Cataclysm and put his hand on the bubble.

Their bubble burst and they fell.

Phoenix gathered her senses and caught both of their arms, flying back to the ground.

"Good thing cats aren't afraid of heights." Chat Noir smirked.

"We've got to get to his bubble sword," Ladybug said. "That's got to be where the akuma is!"

Chat Noir's ring beeped, and so did Phoenix's necklace.

"We better hurry." Phoenix said, and the three made their way back to the Agreste Manor.


"Where's everybody?" Bubbler screamed. "Get out here and party!"

"Sorry to burst your bubble." Ladybug said smugly as the three of them stood the top of the gates.

"Ladybug!" Alya screamed, making everyone else chant Ladybug.

"Why are hey only shouting your name?" Chat Noir wondered, looking at Ladybug.

"Party's over, Bubbler." Phoenix smirked, pulling out her key.

"Let's go, Phoenix!" Somebody shouted. "You can beat him, Phoenix!"

Phoenix smirked over at Chat Noir, who pouted.

"No one wants to party with you anymore, Bubbler." Ladybug smirked, looking down at Bubbler.

"What's wrong with all you guys?" Bubbler screamed at the kids. "Why you gotta be such haters?"

"Because you're evil and we're not?" Phoenix asked, raising her eyebrow.

The Bubbler growled and encased everyone in Bubbles, sending everyone up into the sky.

"No!" Chat Noir and Ladybug screeched.

"Are you kidding me?" Phoenix screamed as she flew after the bubbles, trying to hit them while still a few distances up from the ground.

Phoenix sighed, her efforts futile, and flew back to Chat Noir and ladybug with a snarl.

"I will decapitate him."

"Alright, calm down." Ladybug smirked, facing Bubbler once again.

"Set them free!"

The Bubbler just snarled and ran away.

The three ran after him, screaming at him all the way.

The Bubbler landed on the Eiffel tower, sending explosive bubbles at them.

The three dodged his bubbles.

Chat Noir and Phoenix's Miraculouses beeped as they landed.

"We're going to change back soon." Chat Noir announced.

"Lucky Charm," Phoenix hissed out. "now."

Ladybug nodded and used her Lucky Charm, getting a giant wrench in return.

"Your plumbing skill's gonna help us out?" Chat Noir asked.

"A giant wrench wouldn't work on a normal sized tube, genius." Phoenix huffed.

Bubbler sent explosive bubbles to Chat Noir, who climbed up the Eiffel tower in an effort to avoid getting blasted to bits.

"Chat!" Phoenix screamed, then faced Ladybug. "How do we use your wrench?"

Ladybug looked around and nodded. "I got it. Help Chat Noir."

Phoenix flew off up to Chat, shooting small fireballs at the explosive bubbles, making them burst halfway in the air.

Ladybug threw an air hose at the two.

"Guys, cover me!"

Chat Noir caught the hose and used it to deflect the bubbles.

Phoenix flew over and touched the hose. "Life Force!"

The hose steadied and stopped fighting.

"Protect us!" Phoenix screamed, and the hose immediately started deflecting the bubbles on it's own.

Ladybug shot her yoyo at the Bubbler's bubble word when he raised it, making him fall off where he was standing.

Ladybug broke the sword, smirking when the akuma flew out of the sword. "Get out of here, you nasty bug."

"That's mean." Phoenix smirked.

Ladybug rolled her eyes and de-evilized the akuma.

She threw the wrench up and shouted her name, restoring everything, except the hose which was standing by and waiting for more orders from Phoenix.

"Oh, Restore." Phoenix smiled as the hose reattached itself to the machine it belonged to.

The Bubbler turned back to Nino.

Chat Noir slung an arm around Phoenix's shoulder as he and Ladybug fist-bumped.

"Pound it!" Chat Noir and Ladybug cheered as Phoenix smiled at the two of them.


Allison ran to the school stairs and sat on it, panting.

Alya and Marinette approached the panting girl, raising an eyebrow.

"What happened?"

"Henry hijacked my alarm clock and my phone." Allison growled. "I thought I was late."

Marinette and Alya laughed at the pouting girl, who immediately smiled at the arrival of a certain silver car.

Adrien exited the car, wearing a sky blue scarf and his new leather watch proudly.

"Marinette, isn't that your gift?" Allison whispered as Adrien made his way over to her.

"Yes." Marinette replied, shocked.

"Hey, Ally!" Adrien greeted shyly, slowly slinging his arm over her shoulder.

Allison laughed, holding his hand that draped over her shoulder gently. "Hey, Agreste. Nice scarf."

Marinette's eyes darted over and over between Adrien, his scarf, his arm, Alllison and Allison's hand before smiling.

"My dad gave me this scarf." Adrien gleamed brightly, causing Marinette to frown.

Allison looked at her in confusion before looking back at Adrien. "I thought you told me that your dad gave you nothing but fancy pens."

"Apparently not this year." Adrien laughed. "Let's go inside?"

Allison laughed and waved at the girls. "Bye."

Adrien led Allison over to Nino, who greeted the two as they walked in.


"Do you think Adrien likes Allison?" Alya asked Marinette.

"Yeah."

"Do you think Allison likes Adrien?" Alya asked again.

"Yeah, but she doesn't know it yet."

"You're okay with that?" Alya asked, shocked.

"She's my friend, and so is he." Marinette smiled. "As long as they're happy."

"You're a good friend." Alya said.

Marinette laughed and faced Alya. "As long as he doesn't hurt her. Now, if Chloe makes a move again, then I'm going to slam her head into a brick wall to make sure those two stay together."

"Fiesty." Alya teased as the two of them entered the school.


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