Author's Notes: Okay so I looked up Alya's family if I got something wrong, blame Fandom not me. Also I have no idea what any of the laws in France actually are so no judgment please. I hope you all like it.
You know Tikki, when you came to me to ask a favor I did not know it was going to be this serious." Trixx stated as her and the kwami of creation settled on top of one of the near by buildings that over looked their holders.
"I know, I'm sorry I did not know things would spiral out of control so quickly like this." Tikki replied looking down at the trio of friends as they ate and chatted away.
"Don't be sorry I get why you wanted me to try to expose this Lila girl's lying to my holder, now more than ever. And your suggestion to bring it up by finding that interview on her blog worked like a charm. I'm just starting to wish you found another way to have me around Alya long enough to do so." Trixx said in a very serious tone.
Tikki nodded turning to the kwami of illusion. "I know. I did not particularly want to ruin Alya's birthday either. But it was the best suggestion I could think of on such short notice, without raising any suspension. If Lila had not begun escalating her attacks against my holder I might have had more time to figure something else out. But Marinette had almost been akumatized twice because of that selfish devil."
"Say what now?" Trixx asked in disbelief.
Tikki had not really had the time to explain the whole situation when she managed to slip into the miracle box to talk to Trixx and Wayzz about solving a problem. She simply stated that a girl named Lila was lying about Marinette and needed our help to put a stop to it before it escalated out of control. Wayzz had originally stated that it was not their place to intervene, but Tikki had made it very clear that she wouldn't unless she felt it necessary.
They could not argue with that since Tikki was alot like Wayzz in the responsibility aspect and did as asked. Wayzz was simply to here and there make a comment to Master Fu over the following month and a half, that might make him more willing to let Marinette hand out Trixx's miraculous for a little more than just temporary help.
Trixx on the other hand was asked to use any extra time with her holder to convince Alya to at least double check Lila's stories. Tikki gave a quick description of the girl and a few ways it might be brought up (supposedly) unintentionally, before she had to get back to her holder. Trixx had no reservations towards what Tikki was asking, as she felt it was probably a good thing for both of their holders. But she is starting to wish Tikki had been able to explain how out of control the situation already was.
Tikki sighed in defeat and began explaining the story from the beginning. From Lila steeling the miraculous book, to her getting Marinette expelled from school. "I was worried that if things continued that the next Akuma sent for Marinette would do her in. So I tried to think of how we could intervene without causing a bigger problem in the process. Alya is still an amazing friend to Marinette, she just didn't believe Marinette's reasons for disliking Lila more than irrational jealousy. So when Marinette asked what type of birthday gift I thought Alya would like..." Tikki trailed off looking back down at her holder.
Trixx nodded in understanding. "You used the moment to create an idea in your holders mind that you could use as an intervention footprint." She said smiling slightly to herself. Plagg may be the fun kwami to get in trouble with, but rarely is there a plan behind it. Tikki on the other hand is very deceptive when she needs to be and is far more dangerous when upset than Plagg for that very reason.
And while Trixx doesn't think Tikki ment to have the entire Lila empire collapse in one day... Well it seems Lila decided to speed up Tikki's plan a bit in an attempt to stop it.
Tikki smiled at Trixx. "It wasn't that hard to put together I just needed a little bit of help. Thank you for that." Tikki said appreciatively.
Trixx nodded. "Any time Tikki. We should probably get back now." She said jestering to the 3 teenagers getting ready to leave. Tikki nodded and they both took off in a round about way back to each of their holders purses.
You know despite the exhausting drama of the day Alya was finding this birthday to be extremely enlightening, and strangely fulfilling. She's not sure she would want to repeat it, and yet would not have changed it if she could have.
Alya was once again being guided by her friends as she posted the new interview on her blog. Marinette had suggested that it have Nino in it as well so that Marinette could give a description of the beginning of the attack and express her gratitude (something Alya currently felt she did not deserve); while Nino could give a description of most of the rest of the fight.
As they entered Alya's home, Alya was confused as to why all the lights were off. She put her phone away and walked into the living room. Suddenly the lights kicked on.
"Suprise!!" A group of people shouted in unison. Alya then suddenly came face to face with her mother, father, and sisters all gathered together. Nino and Marinette also joined the group as Alya looked around her.
Hanging from the celining above the dining room table is a HAPPY BIRTHDAY banner. There are several buches of different colored balloons tied to the back of the dining table chairs as well as two extra folding chairs. On the table is a round coconut cake with birthday candles on top, a tub of passion fruit icecream, and a pile of birthday themed plates and napkins. Alya could also see a pan of lasagna sitting on the kitchen counter next to a bowl of salad.
A pile of presents is in the center of the living room rug, and a few game next to them.
"Alya, Alya! Happy birthday!" Ella and Etta chanted as they practically pounced on their sister. Alya stumbled a bit from the force but quickly found her bearings and embraced her siblings.
"Thank you guys." Alya said feeling slightly overwhelmed. The love of a family will do that sometimes.
"Alright you two let your sister go and get to the table so we can serve dinner before it gets cold." Marlena said shooing away her youngest children so she could embrace her middle child.
As Alya hugged her mother Nora came up beside them. "Happy birthday fly weight." She said giving Alya rough pat on her shoulder. Marlena sent a disproving glare towards her eldest daughter, but Nora just shrugged and took a seat at the table.
As mother and daughter broke apart the father stepped in to also embraced his daughter. "Did you know the black panther only lives 12-15 years." Otis stated factually as he pulled apart from Alya.
Alya laughed. "I do now." She said taking her own seat at the table. Nino and Marinette also sat down as Marlena placed two plates in front of the twins, right before they attempted to dip their fingers into the cake. Seeing this Marlena moved the cake and icecream to the counter for the time being.
Once everyone was served the group joined hands while Otis said grace. After that everyone began to dig in.
"So fly weights, how was the mall? I heard there was an Akuma attack there today." Nora asked giving Alya a slightly disapproving look.
Alya and Nino both stiffened in remembrance, neither too excited to bring Lila back up. Luckily Marinette quickly jumped in to save them. "It was pretty good. Nino got a new dance off game, Alya found a new phone case covering, and I won a race between the three of us!" Marinette declared happily.
"Oh? Can I see the new case?" Otis asked. Alya smiled and pulled out her phone handing it to her father. Otis looked it over then handed it to his wife who was also trying to get a look.
While everyone seemed focused on her phone Alya stealthily put some lasagna on a napkins and put it in her purse.
"That is a very nice case, and appropriate themed." Marlena commented handing Alya back her phone.
"Thanks." Alya replied simply, looking down at the marigold orange colored case with ladybugs (the animal) scattered in a random pattern across the case.
"Can we see, can we see?!" Ella and Etta asked excitedly.
Alya looked at her little sisters and smiled. "Maybe after you two eat your salad." Alya said in a parental manner.
"Awwww." They both winned looking down at their plate in disgust.
"Don't aww your sister, both of you need to eat your greens." Marlena said giving them a hard stare and then Alya a grateful look.
"Yeah and hurry it up, or you will miss out on the cake and icecream. Cause I sure am not going to wait for you to finish." Otis added, and the twins started shoving as much food into their mouth as they could.
Everyone started to chuckle at the twins. Nino and Marinette then got up offering to take the empty plates. While they did that Marlena refilled everyones cups with milk, and Nora placed the cake and icecream back on the table. Otis went to get a lighter for the candles and the twins cleaned their plates in record time..
Once the candles were lit and the lights were off everyone sang the birthday song. Alya stood there blushing a bit at all the attention waiting for her moment. The moment the song ended Alya made a wish and blew out the candles. Everyone cheered as the lights turned back on.
"What did you wish for?" Nino asked.
Alya rolled her eyes, "If I tell you, then it won't come true." Alya said taking the piece of cake her mother just cut and handed to her.
Nino smiled and thanked Marlena as she handed him his cake. Nora started serving the icecream in small bowls and handing them out as well. There was a bit of small talk as they ate, but for the most part they simply devoured the sweet food. Marinette had also managed to sneak some of the cake to her kwami.
"Alright little sis, time to open your presents." Nora stated as everyone finished up.
"Yeah! Presents! Presents!" Ella and Etta cheered. Alya smiled and went to sit in the middle of the floor next to the pile of wrapped boxes full of who knows what.
Everyone gathered around Alya as she picked up the box closest to her. It was cube shaped about the length of a ruler on all dimensions. It was wrapped in red paper with different colored balloons all over it.
"Ok let's see here, this one is from Nino." Alya said looking at the top of the box before she began tearing the paper.
Nino scratched the back of his neck nervously. "I hope you like it dude. I know its not the best in the world but..." Nino trailed off as Alya squealed, and began showing everyone the new hand held video recorder.
"I love it Nino thank you!" Alya said happily then setting it aside and turning back to the pile. Before she could pick the next one she had 2 identical small presents shoved in her face.
"Open mine next!" Ella and Etta demanded at the same time, then turned angrily at each other. "No! Mine!" They declared both looking like they were about to jump into a cat fight.
"Alright, alright you two; how about this." Alya said grabbing the boxes from the twins, then crossing her arms she handed them back to the opposite from which she grabbed. " Ella you open Etta's gift for me and Etta you open Ella's gift. That way both gifts get opened at the same time." Alya suggest, knowing full well that she was probably getting 2 of the same thing.
"Okay!" They both said and began tearing open the presents before shoving them back at Alya. Alya chuckled to herself as she looked down at the 2 new pairs of headphones.
"Aww, thank you guys." Alya said holding her arms out so the twins could jump in and crush her in a hug. Once they were off of her Alya reached for her next present.
This one was labeled from both of her parents, and was wrapped in dark blue paper with all the miraculous holders put in a pattern across the paper. The box was about about the length and width of a piece of paper and only about 2 inches deep.
Alya began unwrapping the present only to be met with a blank postal box? Curiously she opened the box and came to a stack of drivers ed papers and a receipt for the summers course.
"We figured since you were coming of age that you might enjoy working on getting your driver's license." Marlena explained Otis nodding next to her.
Alya just stared bewildered at the papers she was reading in her hands. She is going to get her driver's license? She is going to get her driver's license!? Oh my gosh She Is Going To Get her Driver's License!!!
Alya suddenly screamed in excitement jumping up to hug her parents. "Thank you! Thank you!" Alya said.
"Now, now Alya; this is a big responsibility. Your mother and I have expectations that we will be going over with you later. But we figured you are responsible enough to fulfill them. " Otis said in a serious tone, but had a smile on his face.
Alya nodded sitting back down on the floor. She put the papers back in the box and gently put the box with her other opened gifts. The smile on her face was so big it was starting to hurt a little.
There were two presents left, Nora's and Marinette's. After a quick deliberation she grabbed her older sister's gift. It was small, rectangular and wrapped in plain brown packing paper. Alya had to keep from rolling her eyes as she unwrapped the gift.
"I figured since you won't stop chasing after Hawkmoth's goonies you might as well have a bit of protection with you." Nora stated as Alya looked over the hand taser her overprotective sister just gave her.
"Uh, dude is she old enough to legally carry that thing around?" Nino asked scratching the back of his head.
Everyone just shrugged, not really sure of that answer. Alya set it aside and grabbed Marinette's gift. "Okay so what type of article of clothing did you make me this time." Alya asked Marinette who simply blushed, ducking her head a bit.
Alya opened the gift up, and knowing her BFF well; pulled out a pair of light brown fashion ankle boots. They were made of leather and had a zipper on the side of them. Alya instantly loved them, and gave Marinette a big smile.
"Let me know if I need to make size adjustments but they should fit comfortably." Marinette said in a suprisingly shy tone. It had been her first shoe project, and had taken a few tries to get it right.
"Alright everyone!" Marlena said drawing everyone's attention. "Its game time, who's up for playing Twister!?"