Author's Note: Alright so here is chapter 2. First I want to say thanks to all those who supported me with this fanfic. I'll be honest chapter one's feedback was more positive then I had hoped. I'm not sure what I was expecting but that wasn't it but then I seem to think negatively lately. Anyways thanks readers I hope you liked this chapter too. There's more details at the bottom for now I hope you like this. I do not own Miraculous Ladybug or CardCaptor Sakura in any way, shape, or form.
MiracuCaptors
Chapter 02
An Im-Purr-Fect Encounter
Afterwards Marinette didn't know how she got home all she knows is that she made it up to her loft bedroom unseen. Tikki was at her computer watching the news of today's events, how Tikki even knew to use it was beyond her, magic probably.
But still Marinette was more focused on absorbing the sounds, the words being spoken and talked about. Downstairs she could just hear her parents talking worriedly.
But Marinette wasn't really paying attention to that her attention was the card that still remained even after transforming back to normal.
She turned it over and over in her fingers again as her mind went to work.
Every now and then she would stop turning the card and with one hand would touch one of earrings alternating each time she did so. When she did this she could feel Tikki glancing at her if but for a moment before turning her attention back to the computer screen.
Eventually after about two hours of this Marinette finally spoke "Tikki…?"
The Kwami hovered over her face "Yes?" She asked peering down.
Marinette opened her mouth to speak but after a few moments of trying to use words and failing, she closed her mouth.
Tikki just waited patiently.
Eventually Marinette managed to get out "I don't where to start…"
So many things to say, not enough words to vocalize it properly, and probably never enough time.
But Tikki though was empathic and understanding and clearly knew how to mentor.
"We can start with my beginning?" She offered.
Marinette nodded.
The next day began horribly as her phone woke up her up and Marinette just reached over and turned it off.
Fifteen minutes passed her phone started up again and before Marinette could grab it, Tikki did.
She looked at it and said "Um Marinette_"
But before she could finish her mom called from downstairs and said "Marinette your alarms been going off and you're gonna be late for your first day of school!"
Marinette blinked once. Twice. Then…
"AHHHHHH!"
Once again a girl turned cyclone swept through the room.
As she babbled about how she couldn't believe no one had woken her up and she was going to be late and how could she forget school starts today when she and Alya went shopping for it in addition to just splurging she completely forgot about the more magical aspects of yesterday up until the point when she finished getting ready amd had her backpack ready she turned to survey the room and spotted the card on her desk.
Marinette went still.
Then tentatively she asked aloud "Tikki?"
A small voice spoke from her side "I'm here."
She looked down and there was the Kwami tucked into her open purse and after a moment Marinette nodded and went down the stairs.
Considering she had a magical being in her purse Marinette thought she was acting with remarkable composure under the circumstances. Although it was a bit tricky to sneak a few cookies to Tikki.
Then after breakfast she was out the door and barely past it when suddenly Alya was there in her face.
Before Marinette could say so much as hello, Alya shouted "I TOLD YOU SO!"
Marinette stared dully at Alya before uttering "huh?"
Alya just merely gave her that ever so large grin as she said "I told you Marinette! You doubted me but I told you they were real, and I told you I will tell you so, and I did HAH!"
Marinette blinked and in confusion again said "huh?"
Then it was Alya's turn to stare dully at her before she said "Superheroes. Are. Real! Remember our conversation from yesterday?"
Marinette blinked as she remembered and said "ah. Right…"
Alya just smiled at her friend thinking Marinette had conceded when in reality she was just thinking.
The two girls feel in step and they crossed the street heading for school as Alya buzzed with happiness and Marinette hadn't had to do much other than say "ah" or hum.
But at they reached the front steps Alya said "OK so she's a magic user, and no pointy hat so she's not a witch" at this Marinette muttered under her breath "cause pointy hats are the biggest indication of being a witch" showing some emotion in the conversation not that Alya heard or even noticed she was still in full throttle "so I'm thinking she's a sorceress of some kind. I wonder what she's here for?"
Alya began to rattle off different theories most of them involving the government, five demons, and a conspiracy dating back to Atlantis.
Not that Marinette was paying attention her mind went back to the story Tikki had told her last night.
"It was a long time ago Marinette, back when spirits and the other magical beings walked this world freely. When magic was commonplace. There was a sorceress, we never knew her name but she was immensely powerful and she tried to do good wherever she could. But… not all magic is benevolent and the evil in the world grew too much for her to handle so she decided to recruit help. To that end she created the Miraculous, jewels of incredible magical power each with their own capabilities, qualities and a Kwami!" The little one said from her desk her big blue eyes dreamy as she remembered fond events of a far distant time.
"She dispensed these jewels to good people and with our guidance and help we were able to aid the world. The system worked quite well and people and magical beings alike praised the sorceress and the wielders for what they did and this became a problem…"
Tikki took a breath and bit of a cookie, swallowed, then went on "you see the sorceress had a rival and he had gotten rather jealous over all the fame she had acquired and the fact it was slightly unwanted didn't help. So through various plots and ploys her rival captured nearly all the Miraculous and the Kwami inside and he tried to do… something to them. Even after all this time it was never made clear what. Not that it mattered as while still breathing he couldn't touch them. The sorceress found him and struck him down and that was when tragedy struck."
Tikki turned down sad eyes while Marinette watched enraptured and after a moment Tikki continued.
"While living her rival could do nothing, in death though… a shadow of himself, a being formed from pure negativity struck and lodged pieces of itself in all the Miraculous he had captured and this time, damage was done. The Miraculous and the Kwami inside were corrupted. To make matters worse the sorceress couldn't purify them. The battle she'd had, and everything she'd done over the years had taken its toll, and now she couldn't save her creations but just because she couldn't do something then doesn't mean others wouldn't be able to later. She contained all the corrupted Miraculous, each inside their own box with a special trap in mind. You see the Miraculous with the shadow inside could still use its powers to cause trouble but the boxes contained it albeit with a door ready, if it was willing to pay the price." Tikki said with a pleased and slightly wicked grin.
"You see in using the opening in its cage it sets up a sort of challenge and if it should lose the challenge..." Tikki trailed off with a smile as Marinette gave one of her own and the girl finished "the shadow will be driven out and the Miraculous and the Kwami inside saved!"
Tikki nodded as the Kwami finished "and that is the task she entrusted to the few Miraculous left and our wielders which is what I need your help to do now."
Marinette's smile shifted to a frown as she thought…
Marinette walked into the classroom as she and Alya sat down her friend still chattering about the subject and Marinette looked around. Her fellow classmates were all talking about the "mysterious heroine" from yesterday.
Then from next to her Alya asked "so what do you think her name is?"
Marinette looked at her and said "huh?"
Alya looked at her askance before realizing she hadn't been paying attention at all. The girl sighed then said to Marinette "our new superheroine, we don't know much about her other than she's a magic user. We have a vague image of her and a red and black color scheme, we don't even have a name. So I'm wondering what she's all about cause that can tell us everything! With that costume I'm thinking she's from another dimension, I wonder if she's a modern Valkyrie?"
Marinette meanwhile grew thoughtful at Alya's words with just a light undertone of worry. As it called back mind something else from her conversation with Tikki last night.
After the awe of the story wore off Marinette had actually taken note of the news showing her deeds last night and after one picture showed her off quite clearly Marinette began to panic about how people were going to figure out it was her.
But at her new friend's words Tikki shook her head "they won't figure it out that easily Marinette not with the first layer of protection on you."
Marinette looked at her and blankly asked "protection?"
Tikki nodded and said "the clothes you wear cast a magical glamour on you that shields your identity partially so no one can associate you with the figure in the media, though I warn you it isn't perfect as someone who knows what to look for can see through your disguise if given the opportunity. And there's something else…"
Tikki looked at the screens and said "the fact you are in the public eye means you will be asked for a name and it's important you use it right. Besides the obvious reasons you need to use this wisely as a name can be… a protection." Tikki stated.
Marinette looked at the Kwami who took a deep breath before going on "while it has declined greatly in this day and age the fact of the matter is magic still exists. Most of it has slipped into the shadows and such but it's still here. There's a certain amount of truth in old stories and rumors and legends about what goes bump in the night and such. Among those is the name factor, while the whole true name and control story is not true there is some substance to it. A name can be used to magically target someone if necessary but a name taken up and used properly can protect you too. So you will have to take one up for yourself and use it to guard you and I would advise you to be careful. A name like this… can bond to you and changing it…" Tikki trailed off.
"Is impossible?" Marinette offered.
The Kwami shook her head though "not impossible, just difficult to do and slightly dangerous as well. So you need to be careful Marinette the world you have become a part of is wondrous and has its rewards but has its dangers and drawbacks too."
Marinette reflected on this as she thought a name?...
Then a hand slammed down on the desk bringing Marinette and Alya out of their speculations. The two looked up at an indignant Chloe.
"Marinette, Alya" Chloe spoke in scathing tones. "Just what do you two think you're doing?"
Marinette and Alya traded confused looks "sitting in our seats?" Marinette replied slowly.
Chloe turned up her nose and said "not anymore. Me and Sabrina sit here now!"
From her place beside her if slightly behind her Sabrina piped up with a "yeah!"
Alya frowned at her and rose up to the challenge posed as she said "then who will sit here?"
"Adrien Agreste." Chloe replied rather imperiously.
Marinette and Alya blinked at her and it was Marinette dully asked "who?"
Chloe turned up her nose at her and said "you don't know who Adrien Agreste is? What do you live under a rock?"
Sabrina piped in again with a "yeah."
Chloe then carried on saying "he's the face of Agreste Fashion, the top designer brand in the world. He's a model, and my personal friend!"
Alya raised an eyebrow to this and said dryly "so someone we should stay away from then?"
Chloe just glared at her and Alya stared back. Before she turned to someone she could handle and said to Marinette "move."
She was about to be in for a rude surprise.
"No." Was Marinette's tired response.
Chloe blinked taken aback. Marinette had been manageable before and while occasionally she had stood up to her before but nothing like this.
But still the class brat got her act together and said "Marinette_" But got no further before Marinette had stood up glared right at her and said "Chloe this is my seat, I am not in the mood to deal with you and your petty whims. We are staying here. Sit somewhere else."
Chloe froze as she stared into the bright blue eyes glaring daggers at her. After a moment though she sniffed at the two and walked over to the other side of the room to sit down with Sabrina following.
The class went silent for a moment before chatter broke out slowly but steadily again.
From beside her Alya muttered "wow girl."
Marinette though was eyeing Chloe wondering if she'd just created a problem for her to handle later.
Tikki had told her the Butterfly Miraculous specializes in enchantments is boosting people's talents and having them aid the wielder. But apparently it was easier when the enchantments targets emotions were in flux particularly if they were sad or angry.
But still nothing magical happened and class began and this "Adrien" didn't show on time.
At least at first.
When class started things seemed to go normally though for a change their teacher Mrs. Bustier dragged Nino, one of the quieter students down from his lonesome position in the back to sit in front of the two girls.
Otherwise class went on like normal when halfway through homeroom the door went open with a bang and everyone's attention was drawn to the boy that now stood there breathing hard.
He had blonde hair styled nicely with green eyes and an outfit that just breathed designer label.
Mrs. Bustier blinked in surprise before she smiled saying "oh you must be our new student Adrien right?"
The boy finally catching his breath said "yes ma'am I'm sorry for being late, I… was delayed."
Mrs. Bustier nodded and said "it's okay why don't you take a seat?"
Adrien nodded and looked around the room. At this point Chloe loudly hissed "Adrien over here!" And proceeded to push Sabrina to get her to move.
But Adrien sort of grimaced at this and went for the free seat closest to him: the one next to Nino.
As he set his messenger bag down he didn't notice the looks Marinette and Alya traded but still class went on like normal till just before lunch a new commotion took place.
The class was going like normal when suddenly a voice roared out.
"KIIIMMMM!"
As one everyone turned to stare at Ivan a stout boy who held a piece of wadded up paper in his grip who now stood in the aisle read to bludgeon another boy with dyed hair who sat nearby with a faux innocent look on his face.
Before anything else could be done the teacher called out sharply "Ivan, that's enough!"
The boy looked at her and tried to protest "but Mrs. Bustier!"
"Go to the principal's office!" Mrs. Bustier pointed out the door.
After a moment he did went out the classroom door just as the bell rang.
After a moments discussion Marinette and Alya decided to head over to the bakery for lunch.
Adrien meanwhile had found himself beset upon by fans including a fan club of his, a branch of which was at this school apparently.
Chloe in the meantime had decided to get revenge upon Marinette by placing gum on her chair.
Adrien once he managed to deal with the fans noticed what Chloe was up to.
"Chloe was are you doing?" He asked rather appalled.
Chloe replied "giving miss goody two-shoes her comeuppance."
Adrien frowned at the action "that's not very nice."
Chloe gave him her attention with wad position just so as she said "neither is keeping me waiting Adri-kins. What took you so long?"
Adrien frowned as he said "father changed his mind at the last minute and well… I had difficulties getting out after that but managed" thanks to a new friend Adrien finished in his mind.
Adrien looked past Chloe at the gum and sighed "you really shouldn't do that Chlo."
Getting down Adrien went to scrape up the gum when fate chooses now for Marinette and Alya to walk back into the room.
Seeing Adrien, Marinette frowns and goes "hey!"
Adrien froze.
The two girls stomp over to where he's kneeling (Chloe having transported herself across the room by this point). Alya hauls him up and Marinette looks at the gum, narrows her eyes and turns the glare on him.
After a moment she says "I should have known any friend of Chloe's would be trouble."
Before Adrien could so much as defend himself Alya and Marinette force him aside as the two remove the gum.
All Adrien could do was go sit at his desk. It was against his judgement but the boy sitting next to him, Nino said softly "why are you friends with Chloe?"
Adrien looked at the boy and said "she's the only friend I've ever really had."
Nino blinked at that taken aback, his gold eyes glittered as he looked thoughtfully at the two girls behind them.
Then suddenly from within the school came a shaking noise as a roar went out.
"KKKKKIIIIIIIMMMMMMM!"
As one the students fled the room and went out onto the walkway and saw a stone golem standing in the courtyard.
It let out a roar again, it's glowing eyes bright.
"KKKKKIIIIIIIMMMMMMM!"
You see Ivan had been made to wait outside the principal's office for the whole lunch break and when he had tried to follow him back in upon his return the principal had told him to close the door and knock.
Fuming Ivan had closed the door to do so when a shadow swooped upon him from down the hall…
Marinette looked around. Alya had her phone out was recording and everyone's attention was focused on the rock monster.
Or nearly everyone but Marinette didn't know that as she ran off one way while Adrien took off another the events of yesterday well on his mind.
It had been a photo shoot arranged by his father. And he was bored out of his mind. If it wasn't for the fact his dad said he'd let him go to public school if he did it he might have stormed off in a huff at this point.
But he didn't so the deal was valid and Chloe was off making the arrangements for them.
Then a miracle happened one of the staff made an error and Nathalie brought down a storm from hell upon them all giving him a short reprieve.
Hearing a door close Adrien looked in that direction seeing it was a shop that two girls had just exited.
Seeing only their backs Adrien just dismissed it but looking at the store he brightened seeing a sign stating that they sold comics.
Stepping inside the girl at the counter barely paid him attention as she flipped through her magazine. Looking at the comics on display Adrien opened his mouth to ask a question but paused as he felt a cold chill go down his spine.
His gaze darted towards the back as his feet moved in that direction…
A few hours later saw his return to the Agreste Manor.
It was with wide eyed that Adrien watched the new reports of what had happened earlier that day and his attention was fixed on the mysterious figure in red the reporters were talking about. A slight pink blush came to his face as he gazed dreamy eyed at the screen.
Then his mind went back to the trinket he had bought earlier.
The wooden octagonal box with oriental designs on it. Looking it over now Adrien could swear he heard a cat purring.
Adrien blinked he just thought he saw a line of light race around the box.
Swallowing Adrien opened it up and barely had time to look before there was a burst of green light.
Walking into an empty classroom and checking no one was watching camera or human Adrien opened his shirt and a black blur zoomed out.
The creature had an oversized head but resembled a black cat very much were it not for the antennae it bore.
This was a Kwami by the named of Plagg.
Last night Plagg had roughly outlined the situation to Adrien, and after seeing the red figure in action declared that it would not let Tikki win!
Plagg had offered a contract to Adrien.
He had accepted.
"Ready kid?" Plagg asked with a smirk, green eyes glinting.
Adrien nodded and held up the hand bearing the white ring and a breeze streamed through the once still air as Adrien chanted "oh ring giving the power of destruction, black cat who holds out contract, by our connection I ask for the garb and tools of our magic, release!"
A circle etched in green light came into existence as a paw print etched in that same light also appeared. Plagg turned into a black stream of energy that flowed into his ring.
Green energy changed his clothes around him and Adrien reached out and grabbed his tool as a Miraculous wielder while cat like eyes opened.
Looking at his tool Adrien breathed out "cool" as he looked at the sword. The blade was black as night and the hilt was silver. Embedded into both sides of the hit was a round green stone with darker green slit in it. A cat's eye.
Adrien took note that hand he held it with wore the ring which was now black with a green cat's paw on it worn over black gloves.
Seeing the slightly claw like gloves Adrien looked in the window and stared. A long sleeved black shirt and pants, with rather adventurous like silver-tipped boots. He also wore a black cloak with the hood up that also had cat ears. Adrien tried to push it back but it wouldn't move magic held it in place he guessed. Though fiddling with it did bring his attention to the black mask covering his eyes which now looked green and cat like just like Plagg's and the stone upon his sword.
Hearing more yells and screams Adrien snapped out of his reverie and hurried out into the courtyard.
Suddenly cheering broke and Adrien could see why.
The "mysterious girl in red" had arrived.
Adrien watched as she jumped up and took a swing at the rock monster only for it to glow after she struck it before growing in size.
The monster then flung out its arm sending her flying.
Adrien's eyes narrowed before he hissed and he leapt over the railing magic sending him gliding down to touch the asphalt.
"Hold it right there rocky!" He yelled.
The golem turned as the spectators left began to make noise the monster growled "it's Stone Heart to you, and who are you to stop me!?"
Adrien hesitated for a split second as he recalled the words Plagg said about needing a name while like this "lest someone or something lands a cheap shot on you magically" before he said "Chat Noir" and a Cheshire smile crossed his face as he felt a strange sense of power fill him as he spoke the name.
Across the courtyard Marinette stared. Whatever she had been expecting this wasn't it. She could only assume this "Chat Noir" was a Miraculous wielder after all she couldn't be the only one right?
Deal with this later Marinette she told herself shaking her head before Chat called out "okay Stone Heart let's rock!"
Marinette halted at Chat's wording thinking did he just make a pun?
But that thought was pushed aside when Chat swiped his sword before him and send a green energy that pushed Stone Heart back. A process which Chat happily repeated while Marinette watched in awe.
I can't do that! Marinette thought.
Stone Heart growled at these proceedings and Chat then taunted "what's wrong big guy, don't like these kitty's claws?"
Marinette stared at the jokes again.
Then Stone Heart swung out with his fist and Chat's sword met it to block and it held albeit a bit shakily. However, the collision caused the monster to grow a bit.
Stone Heart swung with his other arm, Chat jumped back and blocked again, Stone Heart grew again, this process went on a few more time proving Chat clearly knew how to fence but Stone Heart kept gaining size, a fact Chat only just realized after the sixth time.
As Stone Heart raised both fists up to squish him Marinette acted, running quickly she tackled Chat Noir out of the way as their foe crushed part of the asphalt.
As the two rolled to a halt Chat smiled at the girl and said "thanks for the save my lady, may I have you name?"
Marinette paused wavering between Chat's behavior and the goliath moving to pummel them she felt more than a bit uncertain. Not with much time she just decided to keep it basic and said "I'm Ladybug" and like Chat, Marinette felt a strength come with taking up her name as the uncertain look was replaced with a determined one.
As Stone Heart swung the two went left and right separately.
As Ladybug jumped through the air on his right she swung her wand creating a stream of pink smoke like energy that flew over Stone Heart which seemed to do nothing but enrage him as he through his left arm out to block her and opened his right arm to grab her letting a wadded up piece of purple paper fall to the concrete.
Ladybug dodged his attention to grab her but the monster lumbered after her but Chat had gone unnoticed and this was about to change as there was a sudden 'shkt' noise making both freeze. Looking past Stone Heart Ladybug saw Chat had stuck his sword into the paper ball letting another butterfly fly free like the one from yesterday but she was in no position to do anything with it.
But Chat was.
Sliding his sword free Chat held it before then ran his free hand's fingers along the edge closest to him as he chanted "corrupted one, you bound by darkness by destructions power, I bind. A concept I name of the form you give, in this I have mastered you, now take the guise I command, POWER!"
Chat swung his sword down releasing a torrent of green energy which swept up the object, the butterfly, and Stone Heart himself wiping them all from existence making Ladybug gasp in fright.
Then a green flash went off and a disoriented Ivan and the object now purified was there on the ground making Ladybug give off a sigh of relief.
Then that green light appeared as something shimmering came down, Long and thin it shimmered the same color as Chat's magic as with his free hand he caught it and the glow faded revealing it to be card like the one she made yesterday albeit with some slight differences. The border was the same as was the picture generally though the arcs on the back of his card were green not pink.
Looking at the card Chat smiled and ran over to Ladybug and shown her the front again it was similar but different. The circle at the top was black with a green paw print. The picture was of Stone Heart but with his eyes as slits as if the giant was slumbering. The ribbon below it was green as well where the bold black lettering of POWER stood.
Ladybug was broken from her observations by Chat hip bumping her and saying "nice work bugaboo, me and you rock and roll pretty well."
Ladybug looked at him aghast before looking away did he just pun and flirt with me? She thought incredulously.
Chat then made an offhand comment that sealed their fate "I'm glad I got to make this card maybe now Plagg will calm down about this competition of theirs."
Ladybug's jaw dropped and she looked at him and noted the content look on his face as she thought he's serious…
Ladybug looked around as the cheering broke around them as the damage from the battle faded.
Not in any way eager to be confronted Ladybug broke into a brisk trot before she leaped up and magic carried her to the rooftop startling Chat who not sure he could do so replicated her a second later.
Running after the girl Chat had fallen in love without realizing it he called out "my laaaaddddyy wait!"
Ladybug stopped and looked at Chat who paused seeing that look on her face.
"Is this just a game to you?!" She demanded.
Chat stopped and stared at her as she went on "because this" she gestured at him "the jokes and the flirting, it's not a good thing. I have to believe your Kwami told you the story of what we're doing, and attitude like that will get us killed, never mind saving the Kwami whose going through heaven knows what right now!"
Chat paused a stricken look crossing his face as he felt some daggers strike his heart "well to each their own my lady, I am a Miraculous wielder, and your new partner."
Ladybug looked at him and said "no you're not."
There went another dagger.
Chat looked at her as Ladybug said "you're not a Miraculous wielder, the jokes and the flirting, and…" she trailed off "I don't know what to call you in all honesty but we are not partners! Just leave me be, I'll save the Butterfly myself."
Ladybug ran off in leaps and bounds and Chat just stood there looking after her.
Her words stung like nothing else and yet as Chat recalled her determination, those bright blue eyes, and her magic Chat felt a feeling grow in him as Chat Noir became determined and his feelings solidified.
Meanwhile storm clouds began to roll over Paris…
This was something Marinette was quick to notice as she walked up the steps leading to school.
Great of all the days not to bring an umbrella she grumbled to herself.
Walking inside Marinette was taken aback to see Nino standing there next to a contemplative Alya.
"Marinette girl" he said "there's something you need to know."
Marinette blinked.
A few hours later saw class go like normal with whispers and talk resounding and as school ended Marinette observed the rain from the doorway as students went past her some with umbrellas, some without.
It was only a short trek home but she didn't want to get wet.
Then she became aware of a presence next to her and turning Marinette saw Adrien with a black umbrella standing next to her.
Quickly she looked away, more than a little awkward after what Nino had told her.
Adrien looked at her and after a moment he said "about earlier, I wasn't trying to put gum on your chair."
After a moment Marinette said "I know Nino told me and Alya" Adrien looked at her surprised.
Then after a moment he said "I see, you know this is my first time in public school and I don't have very many friends so I can be a bit clueless."
Then from down the street a car pulled up and Adrien blinked in surprise recognizing it and he took a few steps forward.
Then from behind him Marinette said "well you have one now, I'm sorry about earlier."
Adrien paused and turned to face her and he smiled at the way she looked down.
Holding a hand out Adrien offered her his umbrella.
After a moment Marinette reached out and took it and looked up and met his smiling face. All of a sudden Marinette felt a heat swamp her face as she blushed.
Holding the umbrella above her Marinette stared. Then the umbrella closed on her and she fought with it startling a laugh out of Adrien.
The girl looked at him as walking backwards he said "see you tomorrow Marinette!"
Getting it open Marinette called back "yes, school. You. Tomorrow. See you. Um."
Grumbling to herself Marinette said "what is wrong with me?" A giggle from her purse came out as Tikki peeked out and said slyly "I think I know…"
As Adrien walked to the car Plagg's voice came from his shirt saying "so first day of school and you've already got a girlfriend."
Adrien laughed lightly as he said "don't be silly Plagg she's just a friend." Adrien paused as a smile came to his face as he thought to himself a friend!
Adrien got in the car as Marinette watched it drive away.
Meanwhile across the street an old Chinese man with a green turtle Kwami floating next to him stood under a black umbrella as they watched.
"Master are you sure they can handle this?" The Kwami, Wayzz asked.
The man stroked his beard thoughtfully as he said "while it's true this day has been less than perfect I do believe they are capable of this. Those two may not truly see it but they are made for each other."
Author's Note: so that was chapter 2. Yes I made Ladybug the Li Syaoran of my story despite her holding the wand I think it fits her better, while Chat plays the role of Sakura as he tries to prove himself sword in hand. Next yes I decided to give Chat the ability to make Cards of his own as it works better for the story. I also decided to give him a sword like Li's after all. I was going to give him something Parisian but research sort of fell flat slightly so I went this way. This chapter also took so long because of exposition and the fast I had to do something of a re-write for the Origins special but it works. I'm a little worried it may be rushed or I didn't get it done right but I think this works pretty well. The next update for this or any of my projects probably won't be till next month due to a break I'm kinda taking you can check my DA page for the journal on Nov 1st or my Tumblr post for details but I'm probably going to be distracted this month while I plot, scheme, deal with school and other facets of my life. Again I hope you liked this chapter. Reviews welcome.
