Sorry for the wait! I found that in order to post writing, I actual had to write! Who would've thought?

I was afraid I was giving Chloe too much credit in these chapters, but after Miraculer I think I did good.

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Chapter 42: Antibug, Part 2

"Ladybug," Antibug growled.

"Chloe," Ladybug replied. "Chat Noir's right. You don't have to do this."

"You're right," Antibug said. "I don't have to do this. I want to."

"Look," Ladybug said. "I'm sorry that I was so dismissive of you."

"It's too late to apologize," Antibug replied. "Besides, I'm having too much fun."

Antibug lunged, her yo-yo lashing out at Ladybug. Ladybug and Chat Noir dodged in opposite directions. Ladybug wrapped her yo-yo around Antibug's legs and pulled, sending Antibug down on her face.

With a scowl, Antibug swung her yo-yo around Ladybug's wrist and pulled, forcing Ladybug closer. Ladybug pulled at the yo-yo string, trying to slip her hand out. When that didn't work, she grabbed the string and pulled, yanking Antibug off the ground and sending her flying towards the edge of the roof. Antibug released the yo-yo, stopping herself from sliding off the roof, and stood up.

Chat Noir slammed his shoulder into Antibug, and she fell back onto the roof. She kicked out, her heel ramming into Chat Noir's shin. Chat Noir hissed under his breath, backing up a few steps.

Antibug pushed herself back up, scowling.

Ladybug wrapped her yo-yo around Antibug's ankle, and pulled her around in a circle. She sent her skidding towards the edge of the roof, and Antibug slowed to a stop right at the edge.

Ladybug swung her yo-yo again, but Antibug dodged. She stood up, and circled her yo-yo, creating a shield. Ladybug and Chat Noir began to circle her in opposite directions, hoping to move to where the shield was ineffective.

Antibug moved before either of them had a chance. She wrapped her yo-yo around Chat Noir's wrist, and with a yelp of pain he dropped his baton. She pulled, sending Chat Noir flying into Ladybug.

Ladybug pushed herself back onto her feet and immediately had to dodge an attack. Chat Noir stumbled to his feet a second later, unarmed and wrist screaming in pain.

"My baton's on the other side of the roof," Chat Noir hissed.

"Leave that to me."

Ladybug swung her yo-yo, and so did Antibug. The yoyo's collided midair, and both thunked to the ground uselessly. Ladybug recalled hers first, giving her a split-second advantage, and she wrapped her yo-yo around the baton and pulled it back.

"For you," she said, handing it over to Chat Noir.

"Thank you, m'lady," Chat Noir replied.

Antibug swung her yo-yo, forcing Ladybug to duck. Ladybug swung hers, nearly catching Antibug by her ponytail as she ducked.

Meanwhile, Chat Noir crept around the side, moving as silent as a cat. When he was at a right angle to Ladybug, he moved, sweeping Antibug's feet from under her. She began to fall, and Chat Noir reached to grab her earrings, but she twisted and avoided his grasp. She rolled when she hit the ground, allowing her momentum to help her stand back up.

"Two against one, and look who's winning," She chided.

"It's not two against one," Ladybug reasoned. "You have Hawkmoth's help."

"And you're definitely not winning, either," Chat Noir added.

Antibug huffed in a way only Chloe can. "Maybe it's time to turn the tide. Anti-charm!"

The large, sword-like charm landed in her hands, and Antibug grinned evilly.

"It's a shame I don't have my marbles," Ladybug muttered. "Wow, that sounded wrong."

Antibug charged, swinging her sword, and the two superheroes jumped out of the way. Ladybug swung her yo-yo, aiming for Antibug's legs, but she dodged. She swung the sword at Chat Noir, who deflected it with his baton.

"If I get out of this, I'm never fencing again," Chat Noir decided, his arms still aching from his last fencing match.

Ladybug swung, and this time successfully wrapped her yo-yo around Antibug's torso. She yanked her backwards, sending her down onto the roof. The glass cover moaned under the impact.

Unfortunately, Antibug held onto her charm, and she was back on her feet in under a second.

She swiped at Ladybug, forcing the superhero back. Ladybug ducked under the next swipe, grabbing the arm and pulling it around her. Antibug's front collided with Ladybug's back, and Ladybug maneuvered and tossed Antibug over her back. The glass shattered as the sword fell to the ground. Ladybug kicked the sword off the roof.

Antibug pushed herself out of the glass, just as an idea formed in Ladybug's mind.

Chat Noir moved up next to her. "Nice throw."

"I need you to hold her still for just a moment," Ladybug said.

"I think I can do that," Chat Noir agreed.

Chat Noir deflected Antibug's yo-yo with his baton, allowing him to charge. He deflected again, and swiped at her legs. She dodged.

Ladybug picked up a shard of glass, making sure one end was sharp.

Chat Noir dodged a few more attacks, before grabbing one of Antibug's arms and throwing her down to the ground. She landing on her hands and knees, giving Ladybug the perfect chance.

In one smooth motion, Ladybug grabbed Antibug's ponytail and cut it off with the shard of glass.

Antibug shrieked. "My hair!"

Ladybug held up the end of the ponytail victoriously. "Let me guess? You're about to tell me how long you spent on this."

Antibug sputtered. "But- but you..."

"If you want this back, all you have to do is surrender your earrings," Ladybug said. "And then my powers will reset everything, and you'll have your amazing haircut back."

"She's right, and you know it," Chat Noir added. He was grinning.

"Fine!" Antibug grumbled. She took off the earrings and tossed them at Ladybug. "You win."

Oh, I should probably go ahead and say that this story isn't completely cannon compliant...

*wink wink*