"Gamer 2.0, does this mean"... Tom trails off looking over to the OG Gamer Max, to see what he thinks. After a moment of consideration he sighs.
"As crazy as it may seem it logicly points to me, to be the Akuma of this episode, but do not worry I have no Plan to become Akumatized as much as Mr. Pigeon, or even Lie-la". He says confidently showing he's not worried about seeing himself Akumatized again.
"Don't worry Max the last time you were Akumatized was really cool to watch. I can imagine this time will be even better". Rose says trying to look on the bright side of this.
"Oh I can guarantee that, this is actually my favorite season 3 episode of the show for a reason. Now let's get started". Luminous Says pressing play.
Scene: Place des Vosges.
Manon: Mommy! I wanna go on the merry-go-round! Pretty please!
Nadja: As many times as you like, sweetheart. It's Sunday!
Manon: Yay!
Scene: Marinette's room.
Tikki: When were paid holidays instituted in France?
"They should have always been a thing in my Opinion". Plagg calls out from the cheese bowl, as his fellow Kwami's look at him.
"Uhh Plagg you do remember we don't need money correct"? Wayzz asks odded out by the black cat's comment.
"True, But they could always pay me in cheese". Plagg says with a cat that ate the canary smile on his face.
"Sigh, of course".
Marinette: Oh, Tikki. Please don't talk about holidays.
Tikki: But it's for your history test tomorrow, Marinette.
Marinette: Uh, okay. First paid holidays. Summer 1936.
Tikki: Good job. Eh... you're drawing on a T-shirt right now.
Marinette: Ah! (groans)
Tikki: Perhaps you should take a little break, Marinette.
Marinette: I can't, Tikki. It's all due tomorrow! Tomorrow! To-morrow!
"Marinette you need to take a break, people will understand if you have too much on your plate to handle at once". Her mother scolds her, making the bluenette wince.
"Sorry Maman, but you know I have trouble saying no". Marinette tries to apologize, her mothers stern-ish face softens.
"I know that honey but remember to relax every once & a while". Sabine says in her best Mom voice.
Tom: (knocks & enters the room) Marinette! Ultimate Mecha Strike tournament time!
Marinette: Video games? It's been so long since I last played video games. No! I can't give in! Dad, with the T-shirts for Kitty Section, the history test, the sketches for Jagged Stone's new poster, I still have 72 hours worth of work left to fit in by tomorrow. & the rest of the week after that's even worse. I don't have a choice. I have to... stop playing.
Tom: Stop playing? But Marinette, playing is like that little pinch of salt in baguettes. It makes life tastier.
"Nice analogy Mate". Jagged says, giving Tom a thumbs up.
"Thanks Jagged". He says returning the gesture.
"By the way can I join the next UMS3 tournament"? He asks with his eyes sparkling.
"Of course the more the merrier". Tom says with a full belly laugh.
Marinette: Dad, I've got so many cakes baking in the oven right now, they're all on the verge of getting burned. No amount of salt is gonna fix this.
Tom: Fine. That's too bad. But remember, watch your apple pie, sweetheart. It's bubbling all over your cinnamon flan. (leaves)
"Uhh what does that mean Tom"? Mylene asks confused.
"Why it mean just as it sounds, my dear". Tom says not really answering her question.
"Okay"?
Scene: Dupain-Cheng living room.
Tom: Oh, why does she have to grow so fast?
Sabine: It's a part of life. (holds controller) So, best of three do the laundry?
Scene: Marinette's room. Tom & Sabine begin playing Ultimate Mecha Strike so loudly that Marinette can hear them.
Tom: Oh, you've got me! I know your secret! You've been practicing in secret!
Sabine: Triple Cosmic Kick! Bam! Yes, I've got you!
Tom: Oh no!
Tikki: So... paid vacation was instituted to allow workers to...?
Scene: Miss Bustier's class.
Marinette: (asleep) ...take a break. Play video games. (wakes up) No! (looks for test paper & finds it stuck to her face) Found it! It really was just a dream. I filled it out. For real! (gives the paper to Miss Bustier) Now I just need to finish the last Kitty Section T-shirts, review my English lessons, & color paint.
Max: (from a distance) It's for my new video game.
"You're developing a New video game Max"? Kim asks excited.
"Not at the moment, but it seems my future self has come up with one at least". Max admits wondering what this game is like.
Marinette: (gasp) Ah, video games. (back to reality) Coloring the poster!
Lila: Oh, I'd love to test your video game, Max, but I promised Prince Ali we'd go on a charity cruise over the Seine on his yacht this afternoon. Sorry.
"As if she's ever played a video game in her life". Marinette growls looking at the lier on screen.
"Agreed she would much rather play Mind games any day". Chloe agrees.
Max: Kim!
Kim: Yeah?
Max: Interested in playing the best fighting game in the world? 100% created by your best friend!
Marinette: A fighting game... he designed himself! Oh, what's wrong with me?
Kim: I'm sure I'd get the highest score. But I've got swimming practice. Ondine's waiting for me.
Max: Alix! You up for testing my game? I've included more than 50 characters & you can even loot their equipment.
"How could you possibly come up with 50+ Characters all by yourself"? Adrien asks impressed with the fellow gamer.
"We do have plenty of Akuma's & hero's in Paris; there's plenty of inspiration to draw from there". Max points out.
"Huh good point". Adrien says thinking it over.
Marinette: 50! Loot! Ah! No, no, no, no, no...
Alix: No can do. I've got an in-line skate contest coming up. No winning without training.
: Locker room.
Adrien: Sorry, your game sounds amazing, but I've got fencing right now. Then my Chinese lesson, then a photoshoot...
Scene: Art classroom.
Nathaniel: A fighting game with former akumatized people? What do you say?
"Wait you actually used akuma's for the characters in this game? Did you get people's permission to use their images in the game first"? Penny asks knowing that could lead to some legal issues down the road if he starts to sell the game.
"I do not know If my future self got permission from people to use their Akuma self image, but I'll be sure to in the future when we get out of here". Max says thinking it over.
"If you'd like I can help you with that process when we get out of here". Penny offers thinking this could be a great opportunity to help a young game designer get his start.
"You would"? Nod "That'd be great thank you". Max says as Penny hands him her card.
Marc: The appointment with the editor is next week & we still have a lot of pages to finish.
Rose: Oh, we'd gladly help you debug the game if it weren't for our costume fitting at Marinette's.
Max: Ah, Marinette! The most skilled gamer in the whole class. We won the Ultimate Mecha Strike inter-school tournament together. Of course she won't say...
Scene: Library.
Marinette: NO!
Max: But, I haven't said anything yet!
Marinette: & I don't want you to say it. Because then I wouldn't be able to refuse. & I have to resist! I've got too much to do today. A Kitty poster to sew for Jagged Stone. I mean, a Jagged T-shirt for drawing Kitty. I mean, ah! (bangs head on table)
"Whoa you might need a chill pill & a day at the spa Marinette with how much you're overworking yourself, I'll join you & pay". Chloe offers knowing just how much magic a spa day can do for her.
"Err thanks, I'll think about it". Marinette says nervously, at the thought of a spa day with Chloe of all people.
Chloé: What Dupain-Cheng is trying to tell you, using this ridiculously fake excuse of hers, is that she doesn't want to play your dumb, little video game. In fact, no one wants to, because everyone has a much more interesting life than you do. Even Marinette, which is really saying something.
Marinette: No, this isn't a fake excuse at all. I really do have a Jagged Stone poster to knit for Kitty. No! To post a Stone. Uh, to Stone a Jag. Uh... ah! I'm late! (takes off)
Scene: Locker room. Max opens his locker & spots Markov inside.
Max: Ah, Markov! At least I can count on you.
Markov: I'm sorry, Max. I'm currently connected to the world wide Artificial Intelligence Network. We're looking for a solution to the global warming crisis.
"Wow betrayed by your own AI, that's harsh dude". Nino says sorry for Max who sighs.
"Uh he won't become like Skynet will he at this rate"? Adrien asks nervously having watched 1 to many movies in the past.
"Of course not, I'm sure after he was Akumatized, I added in a program to ensure Markov doesn't cause harm to humans". Max says putting it on his to-do list for Markov when they get back.
Max: But, I need you to help me test my video game.
Markov: Impossible! In order to optimize my results, I have eliminated all recreational activities from my system.
(Max sadly closes his locker)
Scene: Hawk Moth's lair. Hawk Moth picks up on Max's disappointment.
Hawk Moth: Oh, how depressing. All of his friends having such important & serious things to do. I, however, love a good game. (creates akuma) & I've got all the time in the world. Fly away, my little akuma, & evilize him!
"Wow Hawkmoth must really be having an off day if that's all he's Akumatizing Max over". Alix says wanting to face palm at this.
"I mean people have been akumatized over less, just look at Mr Pigeon". Alya points out.
"True but he's a hopeless case anyways". Alix reminds them.
"Fair point".
Scene: Locker room. The akuma enters Max's glasses.
Hawk Moth: (from his lair) Nice to see you again, Gamer 2.0. Our last little round felt a little incomplete. So, how about a rematch? I could give your game a whole new dimension. One thing hasn't changed, though. I'm only asking for one tiny reward.
Max: Ladybug & Cat Noir's Miraculous. Game on! (transforms into Gamer 2.0)
Scene: Parc des Princes. The arena is turned into Gamer 2.0's gaming dimension.
Scene: Locker room. Markov suddenly disappears.
Scene: The Principal's office. Mr. Damocles & Miss Bustier suddenly disappear.
Scene: Outside Collège Françoise Dupont. Officer Roger is giving Adrien's bodyguard tickets.
Roger: One more ticket for... (he & the bodyguard suddenly disappear)
"Okay where is everyone going"? Kim asks confused, as Marinette gasps.
"Max's game, it's an Akuma combat game". She says figured out what's going on.
"He's gathering up all the characters from his game". Adrien finished for her, as Chloe groans.
"Does that mean we're having another Hero's Day situation"? She demands to know.
"Who knows". The superhero duo say together, as the episode resumes.
Scene: Place des Vosges. Nadja, Manon, & Mr. Ramier suddenly disappear.
Scene: Library. Chloé, Sabrina, & Fred Haprèle suddenly disappear.
Scene: The Courtyard. Adrien is fencing with Kagami when suddenly, she & Mr. D'Argencourt disappear. Adrien rushes into the restroom.
Adrien: Something smells bad around here, Plagg.
Plagg: Oh, could it be Brie? Reblochon? Camembert? Please tell me you smell Camembert!
Adrien: No, I smell evil. Plagg, claws out! (transforms into Cat Noir behind the stall door)
Scene: Marinette's room. Marinette finishes up designing the T-shirts for Kitty Section.
Marinette: The last one! (Rose, Juleka, Mylène, & Ivan suddenly disappear)
Gamer 2.0: (onscreen) What do you do when no one wants to play with you? You give them no choice.
Marinette: Max?
Gamer 2.0: Ladybug, Cat Noir. All of these people were once akumatized & then saved by you. If you want another chance at freeing them, you're going to have to come & play with me.
"So we have to win your game to stop you"? Marinette asks surprised at how simple this is.
"Apparently". Max answers with a shrug.
"Well this should be fun". Marinette says excited for this.
Tikki: I think you're gonna have to take a break this time.
Marinette: Then let's make it quick. I still have a lot to do.
[Transformation Sequence]
Marinette: Tikki, spots on! Yeah! (transforms into Ladybug)
Scene: Parisian rooftops near Parc des Princes. Ladybug & Cat Noir meet up.
Cat Noir: First one who finds a way in wins.
Ladybug: We don't have time to play, Cat Noir. I've got a ton of other things to do.
(Two pyra-pods float towards Ladybug & Cat Noir)
Gamer 2.0: (on pyra-pod screen) So, Ladybug & Cat Noir? Ready to play? Please enter your pyra-pod.
Cat Noir: What if it's a trap, M'lady?
Ladybug: No, I'm sure it's not. He just wants to play. So, let's keep in touch. (puts device into her ear)
"Since when do you have ear communicators"? Kagami asks surprised.
"Since always, we just don't have to use them often". Mari explains simply.
"I see".
Cat Noir: (puts device into his ear)
(Ladybug & Cat Noir enter the pyra-pods & are transported into Gamer 2.0's dimension)
Scene: Gamer 2.0's video game dimension in the Parc des Princes. Ladybug & Cat Noir enter.
Gamer 2.0: Take your pyra-pad. (Ladybug & Cat Noir put their hands in devices that lock them in) Welcome to Miraculous All-Star Brawl! If you win, I'll set you free. You, & all of them. (shows all of the playable characters) But if you lose...
Ladybug: I don't have time to lose, Gamer. Let's begin & get this over with.
Gamer 2.0: (after Ladybug selects The Mime) Your hastiness will be your downfall, Ladybug. My chance of winning has just shot out 86%. (selects Riposte)
"Wait if we're going to watch Villains fighting each other, we can have some fun with this". Kim says excited as some people look at him confused, wondering what he could be thinking of this time.
What are you up to this time Kim"? Pin asks, threateningly holding her signature weapon.
"Whoa calm down it isn't anything bad, I was just thinking we could bet on which akuma's will win each fight is all". He says with a slight whimper as he flinches away from the familiar. Everyone seems to think this over balancing the pro's & con's to the idea before speaking up.
"Sounds cool dude".
"Pawsome"!
"This could be fun"
Let's do it". They continue to speak for a minute about how cool it could be to do this. Soon Luminous steps up & with her voice at a fortissimo she says.
"Okay if we're going to do this, then I'm going to set some ground rules, First I'm not allowing you to use real Money for this, seeing as you're mostly minors here using Real money is a very bad idea". She starts with the first rule before someone raises their hand. "Yes Alix"?
"What do you suggest we use then"? She asks with her eye's narrowed, causing Luminous to pause for a moment before with a snap of her fingers a package of Oreos appear in front of everyone.(There were never any Oreo's in here in favor of Luminous's Homemade cookies)
"Here you can use these". Their host says as everyone nods in agreement. "Now for the second Rule you do not have to bet if you don't want to. I gave everyone a package just so they wouldn't miss out on getting any cookies. Now for the Final rule, Mrinette,Adrien & Max you're not allowed to participate". She pauses waiting for their reaction.
"WHAT?! WHY?!" the trio shout in confusion at the thought of not being allowed to participate.
"I'm sorry but, it wouldn't set a good example if people found out that their hero's are gambling like this(I'm only counting these two since I did get them all after the Collector so they're the only 2 official heroes in the room at the moment), not to mention it wouldn't be fair if you three betted on yourself". Luminous explains logically .
"That Logical I suppose". Max agrees reluctantly.
"I wasn't going to join in anyways". Marinette admits.
"I guess it's Fair". Adrien grumbles already opening up his Oreos to enjoy the cookies within.
"Great, now who's not joining in"? Luminous Asks as all the adults bar Jagged refuse to join, along with Rose, Mylene, & Ivan, even Red wanted to join in, but was unable to dew to knowing how the episode goes.(AN Kwami aren't joining in, just to keep things simpler)
"Well then let's do this thing". Kim shouts as everyone makes their bets, as would win between Le Mime & Riposte. Max since he couldn't place any bet's decided to be the mon- er Cookie Man in this.
"Okay I have the odds at 5-7 in favor of Riposte, at 2 cookies a Piece". He says writing down everyone's bets.
Game Voice: Mime. Riposte. Ready? Fight!
Gamer 2.0: (charges towards The Mime) I'm gonna slice you into sashimime!
(The Mime blocks Riposte's attacks by miming a shield but gets close to falling off the arena.)
Cat Noir: Wouldn't you be better off miming a Cat Noir to come lend you a helping paw, M'lady?
"I don't think it works that way". Rose says with a giggle, making Adrien blush.
"I was trying to be punny". He Mumbles to himself.
Ladybug: I know what I'm doing! (The Mime's shield disappears)
Cat Noir: Be careful. The Mime's object disappears if you talk.
(The Mime pushes Riposte away from him)
Ladybug: Thank you, Captain Obvious!
(The Mime & Riposte continue to fight until eventually, The Mime ties up Riposte by miming some rope & throwing her off the arena)
Ladybug: Au revoir!
Game Voice: Ring out! Mime wins!
Cat Noir: Talking on purpose? Miming your own yo-yo? Clever as ever, M'lady.
"Okay Since the winner is Le Mime, Jagged, Alix, Nino, Chloe, & Sabrina come up & collect your winnings". Max says listing off the winners, so they can come up & collect their cookies, while Marinette Glares at Alya.
"My own BFF didn't even bet on me? Why"? She has to ask, while Alya shrugs.
"Sorry girl I just Figured Sword would beat Mime you know"? She says as Marinette accepts her answer.
Ladybug: I won, Gamer 2.0. Release us!
Gamer: A game with just one round? Where's the fun in that, Ladybug? It doesn't end until you battled all the characters in the game.
Ladybug: But this is gonna take forever!
Gamer 2.0: That's the best part about it! The longer, the batter.
Ladybug: (groans)
Cat Noir: My turn! My turn! Frightningale, Stormy Weather — Awesome! But a little too awesome for a first battle. Oh, my copycat! Nah, I'd be too good as myself. That'd be too easy.
"Are you like this whenever you play Video games Adrien"? Kagami asks, having only seen him pla UMS before.
"Not often, I only really do this whenever I get a new game". Adrien shyly Admits rubbing tha back of his head.
Ladybug: (on earpiece) Hurry up! Choose Copycat & Cataclysm this game away so we can get back home!
Cat Noir: Fine. If we need to hurry this up. (selects Mr. Pigeon)
Ladybug: You've got to be kidding me!
"SERIOUSLY"! Shouts every person in the room unable to believe Adrien would willingly choose THAT akuma over any of the other more powerful options available.
"What"? Adrien asks defensively.
Cat Noir: What? I've always wanted to train pigeons.
Gamer 2.0: (selects Dark Cupid & laughs) There aren't even any pigeons in this stadium!
"Okay place your bets on Mr. Pigeon vs the most awesome Akuma myself as Dark Cupid". Kim says standing up as people place their bets, after a Minute Max finishes collecting their bets.
"Okay with a staggering 1-11 bets it's in favor of Dark Cupid to win this round". Max says going over the bets.
"Wait Almost none of you voted on me why"? Adrien asks, looking betrayed, as most of his classmates look away, unable to look him in the eyes.
"Well Moi voted for you Adrikins, I know you'll win no matter what"! Chloe says confident in winning this round.
"Thank you Chloe". Adrien says at least his oldest friend still believes in his ability to win this.
(Mr. Pigeon blows his bird whistle & a pigeon lands on his arm)
Cat Noir: There is one. & I'm gonna call him Fiery Phoenix.
Ladybug: (groans)
(Dark Cupid fires arrows at Mr. Pigeon)
Gamer 2.0: More like Mega Flop Phoenix. (laugh) It's gonna be the fastest victory ever! (Mr. Pigeon's pigeon charges towards Dark Cupid at fiery speed & attacks him) Ah! Get away, you flying rat!
"Okay why doesn't the actual Mr Pigeon do this in battle he would be much more of a challenge"? Alya can't help but ask seeing what Adrien can do with just 1 Pigeon compared to the real ones army of them.
"I don't mind". Marinette admits, "He's easier to beat the way he currently is". She points out, which no one can argue with.
Cat Noir: (while Mr. Pigeon grabs onto Dark Cupid & throws him on the arena floor) Double ankle grab & smash! Somersault bum drop! (Mr. Pigeon jumps on top of Dark Cupid) Feathered face wash! (Mr. Pigeon's pigeon slaps Dark Cupid's face while Mr. Pigeon grabs Dark Cupid's pin & throws it across the arena) Volatile's Elbow! (breaks pin)
Game Voice: Mr. Pigeon wins!
"HA! I knew you could win Adrikins, Now pay up". Chloe says holding her hand out to Max for him to give her her winnings.
"I'll admit you chose wisely in this round Chloe". Max says Handing Chloe her cookies.
Cat Noir: Pound it, Fiery Phoenix.
Gamer 2.0: Impossible!
Ladybug: Can we play the whole match in one go?
Gamer 2.0: Then it wouldn't be fun anymore. We've still got so many more rounds left. Plus the finale.
Ladybug: If you ask me, this was never fun.
(Ladybug selects Befana while Gamer 2.0 selects Dark Owl)
"Ooo this will be good, it's an airborne battle", now who do you think will win". Kim says having become the MC of this whole thing. Soon Max finishes collecting the cookies from everyone & is ready to give the stats of this round.
"With a 6-6 bet this round is a toss up between the 2 akuma's" Max says putting the cookies aside for the winners later.
Game Voice: Befana. Dark Owl. Ready? Fight!
(Befana attacks Dark Owl with her candy gun)
Ladybug: You called for coal, bird brain?
Gamer 2.0: Owl Mist! (Dark Owl surrounds the arena with orange smoke) Boomerang!
(A boomerang knocks Befana off her motorcycle & Dark Owl kicks her out of the arena)
Game Voice: Ring out! Dark Owl wins!
"Looks like The UMS champ Marinette has finally lost a round in a video game, for Max using Dark Owl has won". Kim says getting real into his role as MC.
"Seeing as Dark Owl won, that means Alix, Nino, Marc, Sabrina, Kim, & Luka are the winners, come up & collect your winnings". Max says as the 6 collect their Cookies, while Jagged groans.
"Aww man I haven't won a single round of this Bloody thing"? He asks himself out loud.
"Because whenever it's Marinette's turn to fight you refuse to vote for anyone else". Penny points out to her Boss/ boyfriend.
"But how could I not vote for my Favorite Niece to win"? Jagged asks ending the conversation there.
Gamer 2.0: Hoo, hoo! No one is as laser precise as the Dark Owl!
Ladybug: You got lucky, that's all.
Cat Noir: My turn! (selects Reflekta while Gamer 2.0 selects Rogercop) This brings back memories.
"Next we have the Danger in High heels Reflecta Vs the Cop of his own Law Rogercop! Will Reflecta escape the Law or will the cop get her in a pair of Cuffs". Kim says trying his best to hype up the fight. Soon everyone who joined in, is over at Max's seet placing their bets.
"Okay with a tally of 4-8 it's in favor of Reflecta this time". Max says to everyone as they take their seats, while Juleka's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Wait, you all think my Akuma can win"? She asks, having not even voted for herself.
"Of course they did Sis cause you're awesome". Luka says leaning over & giving his sister a side hug.
"Ya not to mention those heels Reflecta wear are one of those most evil things I've had to deal with in my hero career". Adrien says lightening the situation.
"Thanks". Juleka Mumbles with a blush.
Game Voice: Reflekta. Rogercop. Ready? Fight!
(Reflekta & Rogercop have a brief staredown)
Ladybug: Ugh! C'mon now!
(Reflekta turns Rogercop into her replica)
"Just like that the fight is Over''. Alix says with a smirk knowing that Rodgercop's powers are useless in that form.
Cat Noir: (while Reflekta approaches Rogercop) They see me catwalking. They hatin'. (pushes Rogercop off the arena)
"Dude where did that line come from"? Nino wheezes at the hilarity of that line.
"To be honest it's something I say to first time models on runways I attend, when they get stage fright, I say this line & it gets them to calm down enough so that they can put on a great show without fail". Adrien explains being the perfect Cinnamon Roll that he is.
"Dude that's actually pretty sweet of you to do". Nino says offering Adrien a fist bump.
"Thanks". He says returning the fist bump.
Game Voice: Reflekta wins!
"Okay Jagged, Luka, Nathaniel, Alix, Chloe, Kagami, Marc & Alya, you're the winners come up & Collect your winnings". Max says as the winners come up for their Cookies.
"Wait Juleka, you didn't even vote for yourself"? Rose asks the girl next to her.
"I didn't really think my Akuma would win over many Akuma's in this competition".Juleka admits shyly as Rose holds her hand tighter to reassure the quiet girl.
Ladybug: Stop boasting, Cat Noir. We're not here to have fun. We must end this fast! (chooses Copycat while Gamer 2.0 chooses the Puppeteer)
"Wow right into the next fight we go, this time it's the CopyCat of our favorite dork vs the little girl every superhero with their own toy should fear Puppeteer". Kim says doing his job while placing a bet.
" Okay with a 3-9 vote looks like Copycat is the Favorite to win this Match". Max says reading his results out loud.
"Before we start I just wanna say Sorry Marinette for not voting for you". Jagged says before the match starts.
"Why did you vote for Puppeteer Uncle Jagged"? Marinette asks confused considering he was voting for her every round previous to this one.
"Let's just say I remember what Manon had in hand before this Akuma started". Jagged says mysteriously as the fight starts
Game Voice: Copycat. Puppeteer. Ready? Fight!
Ladybug: Cataclysm! (Copycat charges towards Puppeteer)
Gamer 2.0: Copycat, come to life! (Puppeteer throws a Copycat doll in the air, zaps it with her wand, & makes it so that Copycat uses Cataclysm on himself)
Game Voice: Puppeteer wins!
"Darn it she just had to be holding a Chat Noir toy didn't she"? Chloe hisses, remembering Jaggeds words, & angry she lost this bet.
"Well in that case Jagged, Marc & Nathaniel you've won this round come up & collect your winnings". Max says handing out the winnings to the winners.
"How did you guys know she would win"? Kagami asks, curious.
"We're artists & an writer, we have an eye for details like the fact that Manon was holding the Chat noir doll when she was taken earlier in the episode". Marc explains next to his boyfriend who nods in agreement.
"That & the power of manon's baby doll eyes". Tomato boy happily adds as the episode resumes.
Cat Noir: Ouch... that sure was fast.
Gamer 2.0: (laugh) You're the one who wanted to speed things up, & now you're going to lose even faster than you thought, Ladybug.
Ladybug: We will not lose! (scrolls through characters)
Cat Noir: Hey! It's my turn to-
Ladybug: I refuse to lose!
Cat Noir: No biggie. Be my guest.
(Ladybug selects Gorizilla while Gamer 2.0 selects Stoneheart)
"It's a battle of the titans here, the Bodyguard who never talks Gorizilla, vs the Soft hearted Stoneheart". Alix says this time trying her chance at the MC role.
"Hey you did my job". Kim complains while bets are taken in the background.
"I know". Alix says cheerfully before going to place her bet.
"Okay all bet's are in, it's a 5-7 odds in Stoneheart's favor". Max lists off as the fight is about to start.
Game Voice: Gorizilla. Stoneheart. Ready? Fight!
(Gorizilla punches Stoneheart, but he grows bigger & grabs Gorizilla)
Ladybug: Oh, man! (Gorizilla is thrown off the arena)
"Darn I forgot that Stoneheart could do that". Marinette says trying to rationalize her loss.
"To be fair he was the first Akuma we fought against, so it makes sense we wouldn't remember every akuma attack". Adrien says thinking it over.
Game Voice: Ring out! Stoneheart wins!
Gamer 2.0: Ha ha! I win again, Loserbug!
Cat Noir: Uh, M'lady? You okay if we review your strategy, just a tad? I'll show you. (chooses Anansi while Gamer 2.0 chooses Stormy Weather)
Game Voice: Anansi. Stormy Weather. Ready? Fight!
"It's the over protective sister Anansi vs as Chat noir himself put it the Ice queen Stormy Weather". Kim says taking back control over being MC.
"Hey I wanted to do that for a bit longer". Alix grumbles going over to Max to place her bet.
"Well ya snooze ya lose". Kim says cockily.
"Okay bet's are in & this round's bets are 5-7 in favor of Anansi". Max says as Red presses play.
Gamer 2.0: Cyclone! (Stormy Weather pushes Anansi with a strong breeze) Haha haha hahaha! (looks down the arena for Anansi)
Cat Noir: Surprise! (Anansi shoots a web at Stormy Weather & knocks her off the arena)
Game Voice: Anansi wins!
"Ha as if my sister would ever lose to someone other than Ladybug herself". Alya cheers going over to Max to claim her winnings.
"I know I wouldn't want to up against her". Adrien says having already polish off his Oreo's.
"Chloe Kim Nino & Juleka can you come up & collect your winnings as well". Max says having just given Alya her cookies.
Cat Noir: Ha ha! See, M'lady? M'lady? You okay?
Ladybug: Cat Noir... I think I forgot how to play!
Cat Noir: Okay, I've got this. (selects Lady Wifi while Gamer 2.0 selects Timebreaker)
"It's time for two of the most dangerous girls in the room to go up against each other, first there's the hot blooded fox Lady Wifi vs the sore loser herself Timebreaker". Kim says with a smirk on his face while Alix slaps him upside the head.
"Are you sure, you're not the sore loser here"? She asks before turning to Alya. "May the best revenge queen win"? She asks, holding out a hand.
"Sure, & just to make it fair let's not bet on this one". Alya suggests.
"Deal".
"Well in that case the bets are in, at 1-9 odds for Lady Wifi". Max says as the episode starts & Alix shouts in disbelief at how many didn't think she would win
Game Voice: Lady Wifi. Timebreaker. Ready? Fight!
(Timebreaker charges towards Lady Wifi, but she freezes her with the pause icon)
"Oh now my odds make more sense". Alix says wondering why she didn't think of this sooner.
Cat Noir: M'lady, the best way to win isn't about knowing how to play. (Lady Wifi pushes Timebreaker off the arena) It's all about loving to play. (Cat Noir as Zombizou defeats Gamer 2.0 as Horrificator) Playing is the best way to do something you'd never do in real life. (Cat Noir as Weredad defeats Gamer 2.0 as Frightningale) So have some fun, my Bugaboo. & Gamer won't have a chance at beating you.
"Wait shouldn't we have voted on all those rounds"? Jagged asks confused.
"Of course not they went by too fast for anyone to be able to get a bet in, now can everyone but Jagged come & collect their winning from the Lady Wifi v Timebreaker round"? Max says as everyone collects their winning, while the rock star pouts.
Ladybug: Playing is the best way to do something you'd never do in real life...! Yeah! There could be something I always wanted to do.
Cat Noir: Be my guest.
(Ladybug selects Evillustrator while Gamer 2.0 selects Volpina)
"This time We've got the witch from Italy Volpina vs the artist who brings his skills to life Evillustrator". Kim says excited for this one.
"You don't even have to bet on this one, after all who wants to vote on Lie-la to win anything"? Red suggests while feeding Fang a Lie-la doll.
"I don't". Replies everyone in the room with a certain blond hissing.
Game Voice: Evillustrator. Volpina. Ready? Fight!
(Volpina plays her flute)
Gamer 2.0: Mirage!
(Multiple illusions of Volpina appear, but Evillustrator punches the real Volpina off the arena)
"You go girl"! Alya cheers pulling Marinette into a Mama bear hug.
"Thanks". She says giggling with how giddy she is to finally do something like that to Lie-la.
Game Voice: Ring out!
Ladybug: Oh, that felt so good! (She & Cat Noir win the next several battles. Kung Food defeats Antibug) No cockroaches in my kitchen! (Sapotis defeats Glaciator) Ice cream feast! Yum, yum! (Style Queen defeats Vanisher) Found you! Fired you! (Troublemaker defeats Darkblade)
Gamer 2.0: Parle le faire!
Ladybug: This is what you call Knight-fall!
Cat Noir: Ah, she's so pawesome!
"You just ruined the mood dude". Nino says groaning at the pun.
"There's always time for a pun"!
Ladybug: I— (Gigantitan defeats Sandboy)
Cat Noir: love— (Desperada defeats Pixelator)
"Wait who's that Akuma"? Ivan asks not recognizing Desperada.
"It's probably an Akuma from an episode we haven't seen before. After all we're watching these out of order". Mylene reminds her boyfriend.
"Good point". He says bringing her into his side.
Ladybug: this— (Princess Fragrance defeats Prime Queen)
Cat Noir: game! (Despair Bear defeats Santa Claws)
Gamer 2.0: May I remind you this is not just a game?
Cat Noir: Hey, you're the one who wanted us to have fun.
Ladybug: I think we're ready for the final boss. Stop hiding behind your toys & get in the ring, Gamer 2.0.
Gamer 2.0: I am the final boss, but how are we going to figure out who should battle me?
"If Ladybug & Chat Noir have to fight each other, then we know who will win". Kagami says seeing where this is going.
"I think we all do". Luka says in agreement.
Cat Noir: What do you mean?
Gamer 2.0: Well, I'm sure you'd agree that two against one would be very unfair, so the only way to know which one of you will take me on, is if you two fight... each other! (Ladybug & Cat Noir gasp)
Game Voice: Ladybug. Cat Noir. Ready? Fight!
Gamer 2.0: What are you waiting for? Start fighting! If you don't, everyone will be imprisoned forever!
Ladybug: We can't let this happen...!
Cat Noir: (smiles) You know I love battling by your side, M'lady. But I could never bring myself to fight you.
Ladybug: Cat Noir... What are you doing?
"What we all expected him to do to be honest". Alya says cheekily.
"Babe you have no room to speak, after all you've pulled a Chat noir before after all". Nino says, reminding her of the Hero's Day episodes. Before he knows it Alya is pressing a kiss to his cheek.
"I love you too".
Cat Noir: Giving you some extra time. (winks & falls off the arena)
Ladybug: No! Cat Noir!
Cat Noir: (while falling) I trust you to bring me back, M'lady.
Game Voice: Ring out! Ladybug wins!
Gamer 2.0: You're the one who wanted to get this over with. Now, since this is the final battle, in addition to your own superpower, you get to pick four items from your inventory. Although, I wouldn't even bother if I were you, because I'm going to beat you no matter what. (Ladybug selects Cat Noir's ring, Weredad's rose, Antibug's earrings, & Gigantitain's bracelet, but then stops)
Ladybug: You know what? Cat Noir's, right! I'm gonna take my sweet bug time. (deselects objects)
"You should at least keep the Black Cat Miraculous". Max says wondering what his on screen self can do in battle this time.
"I guess we'll just wait to see what with my Lucky charm gives me to work with". Marinette says knowing that her on screen self is about to summon it.
Gamer 2.0: I'm happy you're enjoying the game.
Ladybug: I'm going to enjoy winning this game! & by my rules! Lucky Charm! (receives a bag of flour)
Gamer 2.0: (laughs) What a noob you are! Are you expecting to beat the creator of this game with a bag of flour?
Ladybug: & a few other items. (selects Cat Noir's ring, Volpina's flute, Sandboy's pillow, & Troublemaker's pen)
Gamer 2.0: Given what you chose, in precisely one minute & thirty six seconds, you will lose.
"I wouldn't bet on it". Marinette says knowing that she'll always come up with a winning strategy in the end.
"We all know Who'll win this, so let's not bet on this round". Max says closing his notepad he had been using to keep track of their bets so far.
"Good idea". Luminous says making sure they know there's no mor betting this episode.
Game Voice: Ladybug. Gamer 2.0. Final fight!
Gamer 2.0: I would've loved for it to last longer— (turns into The Mime) but my statistics— (turns into Bakerix) are never wrong! (turns into himself)
"No fair, why can you turn into every Akuma in the game"? Kim complains thinking how cool that power is.
"As the final boss I had to make it challenging somehow". Max admits with a slight blush on his face.
Ladybug: Did your statistics predict this? Cataclysm! (destroys arena & floats on Sandboy's pillow)
Gamer 2.0: What in the-? (laughs) I am the game master! (turns into Befana) I can play any character. You thought you'd break me with that ridiculous little magic trick? Be a nice fairy & give me that Miraculous. (fires candy gun, but Ladybug uses Troublemaker's pen to make her body intangible) What? (turns into the Pharaoh & charges at her to no avail) Huh? That's not fair! So not fun! (turns into Dark Cupid) You're ruining the whole thing! (fires arrows)
Ladybug: Oops! Sorry, aren't your hits having any effect? In chess, it's called a pat. A can't win, can't lose situation! What was it you said again? Oh, yeah! The longer, the better.
"But you're on a timer countdown with your miraculous". Rose reminds them.
"Ugh thanks for the reminder". Alya groans having gotten caught up in the action.
"Your welcome".
(While Ladybug is talking, a lighting bolt & a laser beam attacked her but failed. Her Miraculous beeps.)
Gamer 2.0: (now Stormy Weather, laughs) It could've worked, if I didn't just have to wait for you to transform back!
Hawk Moth: (from his lair) Checkmate, young Ladybug! Bested by your own game!
(Ladybug makes her body tangible, uses the flour as a mist, & then uses Volpina's flute to make multiple illusions of herself)
""Ahh it's like a dream come true". Adrien sighs dreamily, before he hears soe snickering around him. "I said that out loud didn't I"?
"Sure did Dude". Nino says patting Adrien on the back
"Groan".
Gamer 2.0: (as Stormy Weather) Cyclone! (sees multiple Ladybugs & turns into Dark Owl) Who do you think you're fooling? (fires multiple boomerangs)
(The boomerangs make the multiple Ladybug illusions disappear until the supposed real Ladybug falls off Sandboy's pillow & hits the ground)
Gamer 2.0: (turns into Reverser) I won! You're out, Ladybug! (notices that Ladybug doesn't vanish) No...! There's no way!
Ladybug: I don't believe it! (laughs) There's a bug in your game, Gamer!
"Or is there"? Kagami asks with a knowing glint in her eye
"What did you figure out"? Luka whispers in her ear, as Kagami whispers something in his ear. "I see"
Gamer 2.0: No! That's impossible! (floats down to check it out)
Ladybug: Even the best games by the best designers have bugs. (Gamer 2.0 touches the ground, & immediately turns back into himself.)
Game Voice: Ring out! Ladybug wins!
(Gamer 2.0 discovers that Ladybug was just an illusion & the real one emerges)
Ladybug: But sometimes... they don't.
"Nicely played Marinette, I'll have to do better next time". Max says condescending to his defeat
"I can't wait for you to make this game Max". Marinette says as her eyes sparkle at the thought of playing this game
"I must admit Marinette I cannot wait either".
Gamer 2.0: You got me. Good game. (vanishes except for his glasses)
"You accepted your defeat with grace this time I see". Kagami comment remembering the original Gamer episode
"Indeed this is how I should have reacted when I lost to Marinette the first time". Max says agreeing with her.
Ladybug: (grabs & breaks the glasses, then throws up her Lucky Charm) Miraculous Ladybug! (brings everyone back) No more evil-doing for you, little akuma. Time to de-evilize! (captures akuma) Gotcha! (releases a white butterfly) Bye bye, little butterfly.
"Pound it"? Adrien asks holding his first out to Marinette
"Pound it". She says returning the gesture
Scene: Parisian rooftops near Parc des Princes.
Ladybug: Hey, Cat Noir, between being a superhero & everything else in your life, how do you manage to still have fun? Aren't you scared you'll eventually have to sacrifice everything you love for all of this?
Cat Noir: The times when I have the most fun, my favorite moments, are when I'm with you, M'lady. & I would give up everything for just that. (takes off)
"Should I be jealous Dude"?
"Never, besides I'd rather not have to fight Alya for you".
"I don't blame you there".
"That's right, fear me"! Alya says cackling evily
Scene: Tom & Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie.
Marinette: Mom? Dad? I know I don't have time to play with you guys these days... but, Max does! & he has a video game he designed which he needs to test! With tons of bugs in it!
Tom: A video game? He made himself?
Sabine: With bugs to find?
Tom: To the living room! (excitedly drags Max)
"Son you cancome with us anytime you need a bug finder". Tom says putting a hand on his wifes shoulder who nods eagerly in agreement.
"Thank you I'll be sure to remember that". Max says happy to know he'll always have people willing to help him… if he looks in the right places.
Sabine: To the living room!
Marinette: Tikki, I'm almost done with the T-shirts, & Jagged's poster can wait a bit longer, can't it?
Tikki: It sure can, Marinette.
Marinette: Leave a few bugs for me! Here I come!
(The end card shows Max, Marinette, Tom, & Sabine playing video games together. Ladybug & Cat Noir's faces grin triumphantly beside them.)
"That was Gamer 2.0, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did". Luminous says turning off the tv for the night
"That was a lot of fun, I can see why you enjoyed it". Chloe says getting up & stretching after sitting down for so long
"Not to mention we got all these cookies". Alix says gathering up all her winning from the episode.
"I hope we can watch another episode like this sometime soon". Kagami says getting up as well.
"I don't blame you there, now it's time for everyone to turn in for the night". Luminous says cleaning up the buffet for the day & everyone goes back to their dorms for the night.
TO BE CONTINUED
(Here's the link for the next chapters poll.( strawpoll .com g47uukkdx ) & I know some people on & Wattpad have been having trouble getting to the poll but those site are tricky with links(Especially with I just can't put any links up period not even on my profile), just Remember you don't have to vote in the poll it's purely for fun.)