Note: Since the last 2 chapters were over 4000 words long I will be uping the range in length of chapters to 2000-4500 words.
Marinette was currently sitting through her last class of the day and then she could leave the school. She told her parents she would be at Alya's place and to call her if they need her when really she was going to go to Master Fu's place in hopes of him being able to shed some light on the supposed aliens that keep showing up.
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Marinette was the first out of her seat and out the door. She wanted to get to Fu's place quickly since she had plans later in the day but also didn't want to look hasty or rushed. She was followed by everyone else out the door except Gwen and Ben whom Gwen had to wake due to him sleeping through class.
Marinette began her walk towards Master Fu's home and conversed with Tikki during the walk.
"Tikki do you think Master Fu would know whats been going on?" asked Marinette as she took a turn around a corner.
"Honestly I don't think so. In all my years of servicing past Ladybugs I have never seen anyone quite like the aliens that are helping us defeat Hawkmoth's akumas." answered Tikki through a little gap in Marinette's purse.
They continued to discuss what could be possible until they reached Fu's place and Marinette knocked on the door. They waited a moment until they heard "It is open." come from the other side. As Marinette opened the door Tikki flew out of the purse and came in with Marinette. They found Master Fu apparently meditating with his eyes closed on his floormat as well as upon their arrival Wayzz came out of hiding hovering over his master's shoulder.
"Marinette, Tikki. What brings you two by today?" Wayzz asked
"We sorta have some questions we were hoping you could answer or at least give us some advice on Master." said Marinette redirecting her attention upon Fu.
He opened his eyes and said " What are your questions Marinette?"
"Well so I'm sure you know the supposed magic wielder and aliens (she said the aliens part with air quotes) have been coming around and helping me and Cat Noir out. So what I would like to ask is do you know them or if they're other miraculous wielders like me and Cat Noir?" asked Marinette.
"I do not know. there are a number of possibilities of what could be occurring here Marinette." replied Fu
"What possibilities master?" further asked Marinette.
"It could be newly created miraculous but I highly doubt that. Could be some other form of magic previously undiscovered. Or perhaps which is the most likely one They are aliens and magic wielders like they say they are." answered Master Fu.
"So are aliens real?" said Marinette getting really curious now.
"I am uncertain but seeing as magic fashion accessories that contains kwamis inside of them that grant the wearers power is real. I am open to the idea aliens do as well." said Master Fu.
Marinette took a moment to ponder this answer and after a moment continued her questions. "So master do you think I should trust them or not? I mean I want to which is why I have been giving them the benefit of the doubt but it could be like Volpina again where they're really akumas or working for Hawkmoth and just trying to gain me and Cat Noir's trust and-" Marinette was cut off by Fu placing a finger on her lips indicating to politely stop.
"Apologies Marinette but you're going so fast and I can only answer one question at a time." said Fu withdrawing his finger.
"Sorry. So uh Do you think I should trust them?" asked Marinette
"Trust is something that can only be earned Marinette not given. So give them the chance to earn your trust." answered Master Fu
Marinette nodded in understanding and then asked her follow up question. "Next question. I'm thinking all of the alien people are related somehow but I can't figure out what I just know there is never more than one of them at a place or time and its always one I haven't seen before." said Marinette
"Well your next question I cannot answer only give potential answers too." said Fu. He added "It is most likely that they are all the same person and that he has a miraculous that allows himself to change his powers." answered Fu
"Yeah you're probably right on that one master." said Marinette with a nod of agreement from Tikki.
"However I could be completely wrong. So All I can really tell you is to give the aliens and Lucky Girl a chance to earn your trust. That is all." finished Fu after taking a sip of tea.
"Thank you for your time master." farewelled Marinette as she stood up and with Tikki returning to her purse they left with Fu resuming his meditation.
The Next Day right after school
Marinette, Gwen, and Alya were leaving the school gates and chatting about a possible sleepover when they were rushed by the principal saying "Come on come on I have plans today and I have to stay until every student has left the premises."
Marinette and Alya looked confused at this since it was abnormal but Gwen hadn't a clue what to think since she was still new.
The trio walked out and resumed their conversation on the front steps.
"Gwen would your place be good for a sleepover?" asked Alya
"Ehhhh not really." said Gwen
"Why not?" asked Marinette.
"Cause me and Ben live in our grandpa's RV and there are only 3 bunks there anyways plus since its an RV we can't really have any privacy plus Ben would hate it and on top of all of that my grandpa snores and I only have two pairs of sound reducing ear plugs. One for me and one for Ben." answered Gwen.
Just then an old rust covered RV pulled up and the door opened to show Gwen's grandpa max standing in the entrance.
"Well this is my ride. Fill me in on where you two decided on tomorrow ok." said Gwen as she went inside the Rustbucket followed by Ben whom was also rushed out of the school by Principal Damocles.
Marinette and Alya had decided to have the sleepover at Alya's place but had yet to decide the date of it since they would need to talk that part over with Gwen so all three of them could go.
Currently Marinette was sewing whilst Tikki was hover-dancing to a Clara Nightengale song when it was interrupted by an emergency news broadcast.
"Nadja Chamack here. Don't be bemused its just the news. A new supposed superhero has come out in Paris." The reported said. This catching Marinette's attention as she put down her sewing and scooted her chair up to the monitor to see who or what this hero is?
"We bring you now live to the scene where the supposed superhero is trying to rescue a kitten from a tree." The image changed from Mrs Chamack to a somewhat fat man in a tight sweater or rather onesie made from a sweater and a bunch of patches. He was wearing a mask that gave him an owl like face. The man shouted whilst dabbing "Have no fear maam The Owl will have your cat down in no time!"
The Owl began his climb of the tree to get the cat down. He made it up and got a hold of the thing but realized he couldn't climb down without his hands.
"Uh sir are you ok? Should I call the fire department?" asked the cat's owner.
"Err no need for that Ms. The Owl. Hoo hoo! Has it all under control." stated The Owl.
He stuck his foot down to try to begin climbing downwards but could not get a grip.
The Owl was grunting whilst doing so. He unfortunately lost his grip and now he and the cat came falling out of the tree to be saved by a yoyo wrapping around his leg whilst he held the kitten.
"Huh whah?" sputtered the Owl in confusion until he saw Ladybug standing adjacent from him.
"Oh Ladybug thank you for the assist. But I had everything under control." stated the Owl after releasing the cat and standing on one leg saying Hoo hoo.
"Um sir I saw you on the news and uh are you really sure you should be doing this you don't seem to have any superpowers or protective gear." said Ladybug
"Oh of course I am certain I know how to do this please follow me back to my owl lair Hoo hoo!" said the Owl running away.
Ladybug turned to face the reporters and camera crew and said "Uhh please do not imitate him." as she followed the Owl to his 'owl lair'.
So apparently the Owl is her principal Mr Damocles and his lair is his office.
"I can't believe you're here in my lair err office I suppose." said The Owl removing his mask to show the face of her principal.
"Mr. Damocles why are you doing this?" asked Ladybug
"Well ever since I was a child I've only ever dreamed of being a superhero. After seeing you, Cat Noir, Lucky Girl, and those aliens save the day you've all inspired me to be a hero as well." explained Mr. Damocles
"But you don't have any superpowers." stated Ladybug
"Which is why I have by owl gear." answered the principal.
"Also you clearly have no acrobatics skills." added Ladybug
"Well I'm not going to take on any akumas just deal with some lower level threats or help out civilians." answered the Owl.
"You have no superpowers, protective gear, training or qualifications to be doing this Mr. Damocles.
"True but I have Inspiration!" boomed the principal. Ladybug face palmed at that realizing she couldn't dissuade him from continuing his crusade.
So Ladybug let it be for now and left Cat Noir a message explaining the situation and how they would need to do overtime to keep the principal safe from himself.
One week later
After a whole week of Herself and Cat Noir protecting the principal from endangering himself and her having to postpone her sleepover with Gwen and Alya. Marinette was fed up and ready to try to get him to quit being The Owl. So she thought maybe if he thinks he is a hero for just a day he'll give it up and return to his principal duties without forcing herself and Cat Noir to follow him everyday after school.
She and Cat Noir had gotten Alya to agree to pretend to be cardboard girl (The supervillain that they would pretend had beaten them and taken their miraculous.) as well as giving her cardboard versions of their miraculous for the deceptive trick. They were in position in the park and Alya had already made the call to Mr. Damocles to lure him over so now all they had to do was keep up the act and hoepfully when he shows up He'll save them and then give up the vigilante life.
They saw the Owl rushing into the park and began their skit
"Give Up Ladybug and Cat Noir! I, evil Cardboard Girl, have taken your miraculous! No one can save you now!" shouted Cardboard Girl in a fake evil voice as she placed the fake miraculous in a cardboard box.
"Oh no my earrings." exclaimed Ladybug "Oh darn, We're done." cried Cat Noir
The Owl then trudged through a fountain and leapt onto a bench doing his iconic pose with his Hoo hoo.
"Owl!" exclaimed Ladybug and Cat Noir in false hope.
"Owl Talon! Hoo Hoo!" said the Owl as he aimed and fired his grappling hook that bounced off of everything until it hooked onto a garbage truck. The hook pulled him away as the truck drove down the street causing The Owl to slam into a trash can letting go of his grapple.
Ladybug and Cat Noir rushed over to check on him and make sure he was alright but unfortunately Ladybug's tongue slipped and she spilled his Identity with "Oh no Mr. Damocles! Is everything ok? You're not hurt are you?"
The Owl got up and dabbed as he said "I am not Mr Damocles. I am the Owl!" He then turned to Ladybug and Cat Noir looking miserable and cried in embarrassment (literally) whilst hiding his crying eyes behind his arm "You've revealed my secret identity!"
"We're sorry Mr...Owl We didn't mean to." said Ladybug with Cat Noir adding "Yeah don't take it the wrong way."
The Owl now revealed to be Mr. Damocles inhaled with his nose and noticed all the people filming him. He ran away tripping on a bench but quickly resuming his flight.
"Sorry it was a bust Ladybug. You were trying to do the right thing." said Alya walking over to Ladybug (still in her carboard girl outfit but without the mask) and gave her back the fake miraculous.
"Yeah. Now we just have to hope no one hears about it." added Cat Noir. Unfortunately everyone heard about it and the news was having a blast turning Mr Damocles into a laughing stock. Even worse it hurt his feelings enough to draw the attention of a certain super villain.
Ben was laying on his bed procrastinating his homework by playing Angry Birds on his phone. Gwen was actually doing the homework at the table in the Rustbucket. She and Ben were supposed to do it together but he was doing none of it. Gwen got fed up and shouted "Hey dweeb we're supposed to do this together!"
"I don't recall agreeing to that." said Ben still focused on popping those pigs.
"You didn't. Grandpa said we had to while he was out getting groceries. Remember?!" said Gwen matter of factly with her arms crossed.
"Yeah you work I copy down your work." said Ben still not taking his eyes off of the game.
"Ugh!" groaned Gwen knowing them arguing was pointless so she got back to her work and she was sure to tell Grandpa about this.
"Uh Gwen." said Ben finally taking his eyes off of his game and going over to her.
"What you actually want to help for once?" asked Gwen in sarcasm.
"No this." answered Ben showing Gwen the screen of his phone. It showed some ark orange mask symbol background with a man that looked like the latest meme in Paris but more evil. He was saying " With just one slight movement. I can release the rope holding up the city bus and all the animals inside will crash down upon this poor helpless little kitten." The image then changed to show the bus dangling from the tower to the animals inside to the kitten underneath it.
The masked man continued "And if anyone should be tempted to come and save these animals, beware it is all rigged. Liquid nitrogen will automatically douse the feet of the Eiffel Tower, dousing them to minus seven hundred degrees and making them more fragile than glass. They will collapse and the bus will flatten our cute kitten friend! Mwahahaha!"
The now obviously akuma further continued but this time with his demands "Ladybug, Cat Noir. The only way you can save these sweet animals is to come and hand over your miraculous to me! And you only have ten minutes!" The akuma showed a timer with a button on it. The timer showed ten minutes and he then finished his demands and boasting with "Follow the Owl signal." The screen cut off to show his the orange mask symbol again.
"Ugh another akuma. Why does it have to be at night." groaned Gwen as she summoned her magic disguise.
"I know tell me about it." said Ben as he walked out of the Rustbucket and was about to transform when Gwen called "Hey wait!" as she came out of the Rustbucket too.
"What?" asked Ben
"We can't just leave without telling Grandpa or he'll worry." said Gwen.
"Oh right." said Ben lowering his wrist and pulled out his phone. He began texting Grandpa Max what they would be doing.
"There. Just texted Grandpa." said Ben as he finished his text and sent it.
"Alright that leaves just one thing before we leave." said Gwen
"And what's that?" asked Ben.
"For you to transform! Duh doofus." said Gwen.
"I knew that! I just though you mean't something else." rebutted Ben as he activated the watch and selected the hero he wanted to be with his signature catchphrase "Its Hero Time!" as he slammed down the core and a green flash appeared.
Ladybug and Cat Noir united on top of a roof to see the owl signal up in the sky leading them towards a stadium.
"Wow. That principal sure is holding a grudge." said Ladybug.
"We've definitely ruffled his feathers." joked Cat Noir.
"Who've you too upset?" said a voice.
Ladybug and Cat Noir turned to face behind them to see Lucky Girl come up on a floating platform with some sort of velociraptor like creature.
"Lucky Girl! Look out!" shouted Cat Noir as he attempted to tackle the velociraptor like creature only for it to appear right behind him in a blur and say "Hey we're on the same side. Name's XLR8." XLR8 than extended his hand (err claw) to pull Cat Noir back up
"Oh sorry you just sorta look like an akuma." said Cat Noir taking the hand and getting back up.
"Wait I've seen you before." said Ladybug.
"Uhh what no you haven't. There's no way you're seen this form." said XLR8. After realizing his slip up he facepalmed himself.
"Way to go you just revealed it." said Lucky Girl.
"Uh I'm not following." said Cat Noir scratching the back of his neck.
"Wait so you and all the other aliens I've seen in person and online are all just different forms of you?!" said Ladybug.
"Uhhh... No time to explain we have to save the animals remember." said XLR8
Ladybug sighed and added "I wish you weren't right. Ok we've got to get a hold of that detonator and stop the countdown."
"If you want I can distract him with a little chit chat." said Cat Noir
"You certainly are the cat for the let's stay in touch" said Ladybug taking out some sort of ear piece from her yoyo and placing it in her ear. Cat Noir did the same but with his staff.
"Wait what are you two going to do?" asked Lucky Girl stepping off and dissipating her platform.
"Cat Noir will distract the akuma while I or I guess we will try to figure out where his akuma and the detonator is." answered Ladybug.
Cat Noir pole vaulted away towards the stadium.
Ladybug leapt to try to find the akuma followed by Lucky Girl and XLR8.
When Cat Noir got inside the stadium it was dark and called out "Hoo Hoo! Mr. Damocles."
The lights suddenly turned on to show standing on top of the stadium walls shouting "I am not Mr. Damocles I am the Dark Owl!"
"Let's talk about this. why don't we just team up, the three of us? After all you do have real powers now." said Cat Noir
The Dark Owl however was not falling for the distraction and said "Where is Ladybug and the purple person that sometimes helps you two out." As the Dark Owl was saying this Lucky Girl lifted herself, Ladybug, and XLR8 up on her platform so they could get a better look at him from behind. "grappling iron, boomerang, utility belt. The akuma must be in one of his weapons." said Ladybug through the comms.
"Yeah but which one?" whispered Cat Noir from the stadium field. Cat Noir then spoke up to Dark Owl "Ladybug will be here any minute!"
"Then you can be the first to place your miraculous in the box located in the middle of the stadium. or..." said Dark Owl.
"Boom ok I get it!" yelled Cat Noir who began walking to the center of the stadium. While he was walking he whispered to Ladybug "try to grab his detonator."
"We're on it." whispered back Ladybug. Before any of them could move XLR8 beat them to the punch and swiped the detonator so fast Dark Owl didn't see him coming leaving him just confused standing there.
"What where did my detonator go!" boomed Dark Owl. Just then Ladybug, Lucky Girl, and XLR8 leapt out from their cover all attacking Dark Owl at once. Ladybug with her yoyo, Lucky Girl with mana discs and XLR8 rushing over to slam into him.
Obviously XLR8 hit first due to his speed. However also due to the velocity it blasted Dark Owl off the stadium wall and right in front of Cat Noir.
"Over to you Cat Noir!" shouted XLR8.
Dark Owl did not take much damage from his fall however he quickly got up and before Cat Noir could get him he blocked his punch with his wrist and dealt a blow to his stomach launching him back a few feet.
Cat Noir clutched his stomach in pain. Ladybug leapt down into the stadium "Cat Noir you okay?" she called.
"Just fine." groaned out Cat Noir as he got back into a fighting stance. He and Ladybug charged Dark Owl thus beginning a battle.
Lucky Girl and XLR8 quickly joined the fight in the stadium.
"B-err XLR8 disarm the bus trap the rest of us can take Beakface here." said Lucky Girl as she joined the fray.
"Easy." bragged XLR8 as he pushed the big red button on the detonator. However much to his shock it did not stop the countdown.
"What how do you stop this thing!" exclaimed XLR8.
"Owl Talon!" shouted Dark Owl as he fired his grapple at the detonator and pulling it from XLR8 or at least trying to but XLR8 held on to it. At least he did until The Dark Owl pulled on the grapple causing the detonator to land in his grasp and XLR8 to trip.
"HA! Oops. Time flies. This is your last chance to save the helpless kitten!" boasted Dark Owl. He then threw the detonator on top of a cargo crate in the middle of the stadium.
"What have you got against cats anyways!" said Cat Noir as he charged Dark Owl but this time with his staff.
"YAH!" shouted Ladybug as she charged alongside Cat Noir.
"Owl Talon!" repeated the Dark Owl as he fired the rope around Ladybug and Cat Noir tying them together.
Dark Owl was about to boast but was hit by mana discs (which were more of an annoyance). He reached for his belt to grab a boomerang but found his belt was gone.
"What where is my belt!" exclaimed Dark Owl as he heard "Cataclysm!" knowing Cat Noir had used his power to free himself and Ladybug.
"Looking for something?" said XLR8 holding the belt which he stole with his super speed.
Dark Owl growled at that and did a reckless last stand. He charged XLR8 which was a dumb move since he has super speed only to find himself trapped in a pink cage.
"What is this! Release me I am the Dark Owl Hoo Hoo!" yelled Dark Owl as he then began shouting threats and curses at them.
Lucky Girl walked up to the cage with her hands glowing pink indicating she was casting the cage.
XLR8 zoomed over and commented " I wish the cage blocked the sound out."
"Yeah it would be a lot less annoying than." agreed Lucky Girl.
Ladybug and Cat Noir walked on over. "Wait so that's it? We just trap him with the akuma inside?" asked Cat Noir.
"It my not be inside." added XLR8 jiggling the belt he stole off of Dark Owl.
XLR8, Cat Noir, and Ladybug all took turns trashing his gear but no akuma came out.
"Hey what gives no akuma?" said Cat Noir who then looked to his ring to see it beeping with three paws left.
"If it isn't in his belt then it must not be on him." said Ladybug in realization. "Lucky Charm!" she shouted whilst tossing her yoyo up into the air for a computer monitor to fall into her hands.
"So are we going to google where the akuma is or is it in the lucky charm?" joked Cat Noir
Ladybug took a moment to think when realization dawned on her. "That's it I've seen this monitor before in his office that's where the akuma is!" exclaimed Ladybug as she swung off to cleanse the akuma.
Cat Noir's ring beeped "I guess I'll have to go soon so pound it guys?" asked Cat Noir
"Can't really fist bump with no fist." said XLR8 showing his claws "And I've gotta focus on keeping this cage up." added Lucky Girl.
"Oh well maybe next time." farewelled Cat Noir. He pole vaulted off right as a swarm of magic Ladybugs fixed everything.
The Next Day...
"Alright so it's agreed then." said Alya. She, Marinette, and Gwen were going over their plan for this week in a video chat.
"This week's plan is tomorrow we'll get all of the girls together to help arrange the perfect date between Marinette and a certain somebody." said Alya. Marinette blushed at the last part.
"Then on Friday at 7:00pm we try to get them to share the sweethearts ice cream. And Lastly on Saturday we have our sleepover with just the three of us." finished Alya
"That sounds about right." said Gwen with a nod of agreement from Marinette.
"Alright it's settled then. See you all tomorrow." concluded Alya as she ended the video call.
Ok I know this chapter was not the best but if I added too much more it would be too long and just be a long and super predictable run on. May do some revisions/changes to this chapter later on. Also this is not a filler it foreshadows the plans for some of the next chapters. But I also got some bad news. School will be starting for me soon which means I may not be able to update as often because I will have homework and be more tired. So hope it doesn't impede on the update schedule but we'll have to wait and see if it will. Thanks for reading guys and hopefully next chapter will be better.
P.S I will be skipping Robostus since it would be too easy. Ben would just go Upgrade and take over Markov so not much too write about there.