"I see. So the Butterfly and the Peacock are in the hands of another person. But you are not sure if the Peacock is being used right now?" Master Fu pondered as he looked at Marinette. A small smile dotted his face as he looked at her.

Marinette had Cat Noir's head in her lap, slowly petting him and keeping the hair out of his face. She had been sitting like this for the past hour, claiming that petting him kept him calm. 'Totally not an excuse to pet his super soft hair and hear him purr. He uses a great conditioner.'

"I don't know what to make of this woman though Master. She was very skilled in combat, she knew exactly what the Miraculous was, and she made it seem like she had a history with them. But she didn't seem to have a full grasp on her powers. She obviously knew how to use them, but I am not sure she knew the extent. She even sprouted wings! I can't do that...can I?"

Master Fu took a sip of his tea, setting the small glass down as he shook his head. He took a deep breath as he prepared to explain.

"She seems to have reached a mental maturity that you have not yet reached. Your physical and mental maturity has to be at a certain threshold for you to gain access to new powers. In the Butterfly's case, it is she is granted wings. She will probably be able to create more than one Akuma. There is another power associated with it, but it escapes me at this time.

"There are times where your situation is dire and your emotions supersede that criteria. This is known as your Miraculous Might. It is where you channel the powers of your Lucky Charm, Cataclysm, or whatever power that your Miraculous gives you and channel it in your body. It increases your body to have extreme strength, heightens your senses, and your increases speed. From what you described to me, you were able to tap into this power. This is why you had a limited amount of time. You won't be able to use your Lucky Charm if you use your Might though. When you master that, you will be able to trigger it whenever you wish without a time limit"

"All I wanted to do was protect Cat Noir. The way he was hurt...it just set me over the edge. All I wanted to do was hurt her and even had a thought of killing her. And I was very close to doing so until I heard Cat's voice and brought me back." A tear rolled down her cheek, but she quickly wiped it away.

"You are not the first to ever to want to kill while wielding a Miraculous, nor would you have been the first to kill with one. You shouldn't be expected to either. You are young. We don't live in dark times like the past. We do have much better ways to deal with enemies now."

Marinette let out a sigh as she threw her head back on the edge of the couch. She then quickly looked around, seeing the place was trashed.

"By the way, what happened here? Why is your place trashed and seems like there was a fight here? Is everything alright?"

Master Fu looked toward the backdoor, closing his eyes as he thought for a moment.

Several Hours Ago

Master Fu walked to his backdoor, opening it as he took off his VR headset. He looked up at the person at his door, noticing that their face was covered with a mask save for their eyes.

"Yes, is there something that I can help you with?" He took a step back as a precaution. He may be old, but he was febile by any means.

Before he could think about defence he was grabbed by his shirt collar. He looked at the hand, and was lifted in the air, and thrown against his living room wall. His back his a poster frame, cracking the glass and fell to the ground. He groaned in pain as he rubbed his back and saw the person approach him. The cracked their knuckled as they approached, muttering something but could not be heard behind that mask. He could tell it was a female though, and she was a lot stronger than he initially thought.

"Where is the Miracle Box old man? I know that you have it, and it is only a matter of time before I find it." She stretched out her neck as stepped towards him.

"I will never tell you!" He grabbed his cane, jumping at her as he slammed it down on her.

She threw her arm up and the cane broke in half, causing her to yell out and grabbed his neck. She turned around and slammed him face-first into his table, destroying it beyond repair. If you won't tell me, then I will have to find it myself." She kicked the back of his head as he tried to get up, pushing it back down into the wood.

She bent down, taking the bracelet off him and slipping it on her own wrist. Wayzz emerged, looking at the holder of his Miraculous and gasp.

"Master Fu what happened to you!" He exclaimed as he flew down to his head, patting it gently with his small arms.

"Who are you, little green man? And you better answer me now. I have no patience for any jokes." She hissed as she grabbed the Kwami out of the air.

"I am Wayzz. The Kwami of Protection. I am Master Fu's Kwami, not yours! If you leave now then no harm shall come to you in the future and this entire ordeal can be forgotten." The little turtle yelled out with a stern voice. He was unwavering and his demeanour remained as formal as it ever ways.

"Well, hello little Wayzz. Now tell me, where is the Miracle Box located at?"

"Even if I knew I do not know how to get to it That is something you will have to foolishly figure out on your own."

"Very well. If that is how you want to play it then so shall it be."

Master Fu finally lost consciousness, letting his fatigue get the better of him as he closed his eyes.

He would wake up, seeing the intruder standing at his record player. His eyes went wide as she smashed it open and took out the Miracle Box. He tried to get, not making a noise as he attempted to push himself off the ground. It was useless though. He was too hurt. He would have to wait a bit before he could move.

"Ah, so these are the Miraculous that I can choose from. Each with their own uses. Let's see here." She looked at the jewels and picked three immediately. "The Fox, should be helpful. The Snake, so I can't ever lose. And the Tiger. Not sure what she can do but, I will digress." She put the latter two in her pocket and set the fox Miraculous around her neck. The tail turned a black colour for a moment before turning to it natural orange.

"Oh, the Bee! This will be most helpful indeed." She reached down to grab it smiling at her conquest.

Master Fu summoned the last of his strength, pouncing at the woman and grabbing her wrist. He took the Turtle Miraculous back and slid it on his own.

"Wayzz! Shell On!"

His costume formed around him, making him the Jade Turtle once more. He grabbed his hat, sitting on one knee and smacking the woman into the wall by the door. He held back his strength by a lot, knowing she was just a citizen, but he made it hurt some.

"Shelltor!" He summoned his protective force field and secured the rest of the Miraculous with him. "You will leave now, and drop the Miraculous that you have stolen!"

She stood up, smiling a bit as she whispered. She was surrounded by an orange light and transformed to look with the Fox Miraculous.

"I will leave, but I don't think you will be following me. Unless you wanna find out happens to a Kwami when I destroy a Miraculous." She hissed out as she wiped her mouth bit.

Master Fu stood there, groaning as she tightened his grip on his shield. The woman laughed, and slowly backed out the door.

"See you later, Master"

"She was able to steal some of the Miraculous. She somehow found out who exactly I am. This means that I will have to be on the move again and live somewhere else. But this also means one other thing."

Master Fu stood up and walked over to the Miracle Box. He grabbed it and walked over to Marinette. He grabbed her arms and placed the box in her hands.

"I have to entrust the safety of the Miraculous in your hands. It is too dangerous for me to have it at this point in time."

Marinette just looked at the box with wide eyes. She shook her head, not able to fully grasp the situation that was in front of her.

"Master? What are you saying? Are you giving up your guardianship? But you told me what happens when you do that! I still need you as a leader! I can't do this on my own." She began to panic some, which just got a laugh from the old man.

"I am not done teaching you Ladybug. I am entrusting you to hold onto the Miracle Box as guardian in training. I am still going to be here and help you whenever you need it. Besides, I think I found my calling when it comes to making noodles." He gave her a smile as he sat back down in his chair getting a giggle from the girl.

Cat Noir began to stir some, yawning as he slowly got his head off Marinette's lap. She looked down and let out a small yelp, ushering Tikki to quickly transform herself before Cat Noir could look at her. He looked around, taking off the blindfold and sitting against the back of the couch.

"Jeez, how long was I out?" He asked as he rubbed the back of his head. He tried to stand up but winced at the pain and sat back down abruptly.

Ladybug put her hand on his shoulder, setting the Miracle Box down on the couch and rubbed his back with her hand gently.

"You have been out for about an hour. Master Fu was able to patch you up and get you all back together...I thought I was about to lose my favourite kitten for a moment." She spoke softly as she looked at him. Tears threatened her eyes, but she quickly wiped them away.

She stood up in front of him, noticing that he was looking down and that his ears were drooping.

"Man, I really have been messing up a lot lately. It seems like every Akuma for the last few weeks has been able to take me down. Been mind-controlled, knocked out, taken out of commission." He rubbed the back of his neck, tracing his fingers through his hair gently. "And with this...it feels like a sign at this point."

Ladybug frowned at her partner, crossing her arms as she bent over a bit to look at him. Her lip was puffed out a bit and her eyes narrowed.

"And what exactly are you saying Cat Noir?" There was some tone in her voice as she spoke.

"Well, maybe I am not as good as I used to be. I mean, I was almost killed for real, and like could have actually died. Maybe...maybe you need a different Cat N-"

She didn't let him finish that sentence. In one quick motion, her palm was across his face, pushing his head to look to the right. Her face showing anger as she said these words.

Cat Noir's cheek stung as his face was suddenly slapped. It was not something that he was expecting. Especially from Ladybug. He rubbed his cheek gently, his claws gliding along his skin as she looked at Ladybug. Her face was one that he ever wanted to be on the receiving end of.

"Ladybug...why?"

"SHUT UP!"

Cat Noir quickly closed his mouth, his eyes wide as he watched Ladybug clenched her fists."

"I don't want a new partner. I don't want someone else being Cat Noir. Yeah you messed up, but you just have to learn from mistakes and do better. I don't care what you think, but you are my Cat Noir. I wouldn't trade you for anyone else in the world!" She wiped her eyes with her wrist as she grabbed his shoulders. "You got that! You are my kitten! I am your Ladybug! I'm not gonna have it any other way! The only way you can stop being my Cat Noir is if I am no longer Ladybug!" She began to sob a bit and took a step back as she tried covered her flushed face.

Cat Noir just looked up at her. He was speechless. He had no idea that he meant that much to her. He smiled, feeling a tear roll down his cheek as he quickly wiped it away. He stood up, ignoring the pain and gave her a hug. He heard her let out a little gasp but felt her arms wrap around him tight.

They stayed there for a minute, only for Cat Noir to break the hug and sit back down. He took a deep breath as he held onto his stomach, feeling his wound some. He looked at Master Fu, about to speak when he saw the man nod.

"Don't worry. I will help you create a cover so you may get home. Though before I can discuss that, a certain bug needs to get back home." Master Fu looked over at Ladybug, who nodded as she grabbed the Miracle Box. She leaned into Cat Noir and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Be safe you stupid tomcat."

Ladybug waved at the both of them and ran out the door, zipping away on her yoyo.

"Claws in!"

Plagg flew in front of Adrien, zipping to the wound as he patted it gently. He looked up at Adrien, a sad expression on his face.

"Don't worry Plagg. I am going to be fine. I owe you for keeping me upright anyway." He reached down and pet the Kwami gently, getting a purr from the creature.

"Alright, but just know that I am always in your corner if you need me!" Plagg imitated some boxing punches, shouting as he did so.

Adrien just laughed, looking to Master Fu who brought him a cup of water. He grabbed the glass and took a sip, smiling as he set the glass down.

"Something wrong Cat Noir?" Master Fu sat down next to the blond, holding his can in his hands.

"Just...Ladybug. I never knew exactly what she felt about me deep down. I know she cares for me a lot, but being irreplaceable? I never would have guessed that." He smiled as he began to play with the ring on his finger. "Deep down, I know that I am still in love with her. And I might always be. Ladybug will always hold a special place in my heart no matter if we are friends, or we somehow become a couple."

They heard a small noise outside, but after a moment nothing happened."

"So, will you keep trying to date her then?"

"No, she made it clear and I need to move on. Besides, there is this girl named Marinette that I like." Master Fu coughed a bit as he drank his tea. "When it comes to Marinette though, she makes it seem like the troubles of my world will melt away. Like I am not alone in this world after all."

Master Fu set his tea down and smiled. He hopped off the couch and extended his hand out to Adrien.

"Come, let's get you home before your father gets worried. And work on your cover story"

Adrien smiled and grabbed his hand, getting off the couch and walked out the building with Master Fu, and Plagg resting in his pocket.

Gabriel was sitting at his desk, writing on several pieces of paper as he thought for a moment. Nathalie was asleep at his desk, face on it as she drooled. She had helped him most of the day work on new designs, having more free time on his hands now. He looked over at his phone as he heard it ring. He picked up the receiver and cleared his throat.

"This is Gabriel Agreste. To whom am I speaking?"

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"MY SON'S BEEN MUGGED AND STABBED! NATHALIE WAKE UP WE ARE GOING TO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY"