Sabine Wu-San. The most dangerous woman in the world, hated her line of work. In all honesty, she just wanted her own bakery. She and her twin Sandra, along with their best friend Tomoe Tsurgi formed the infamous 3 Ladies.
One day on a mission in Japan, their target managed to spray something in Tomoe's face and blinded her. And Lady Gozen 'died' on a mission. After Tomoe left the two sisters fought more and more. One day after visiting Tomoe the two sisters walked into a bakery. And that is when Sabine Cheng was born.
Over the course of a year Tom and Sabine grew closer and fell in love. Sandra loved to tease her sister about how she went from deadly Lady Cheng to a stammering mess whenever Tom looked at her and smiled.
When the two got engaged Sabine told him everything. And he took it surprisingly well. He explained that his mother came from a similar background and would tell him about it growing up. She had even offered to train him, but he turned that down in favor of baking.
In honor of his late father. All he asked was for Sabine to decide what made her happy and even if it wasn't him, he would be happy for her. And the pure love and joy on the twos faces when Sabine walked down the aisle was as radiant as the sun.
Sandra soon became pregnant with the child of David Cain. Tomoe and Sabine despised the man but put up with him for Sandra. Who to the world was the only surviving member of the 3 Ladies.
Soon after the birth of Cass, Tomoe fell for a man and ended up marrying him. Sadly he never got to meet his wife's dear friends as he was shot and killed by Talia Al Ghul.
No more than three months before their daughter Kagami was born. Sabine loved her nieces but mourned the fact that doctors believed she would never have a child.
So when Sandra and Tomoe would joke that the 3 Ladies would live on she just sat silent. Until a year after Kagami was born.
When Sabine learned she was pregnant she immediately sat down and called her doctor. And was put on bed rest. Only thing is. She didn't tell Tom.
So as Tom would always tell the story of how he learned Sabine was pregnant, everyone couldn't help but laugh and say 'only Sabine'.
That afternoon Tom had come up to ask Sabine for some help in the bakery. Only to find the Lady Cheng lying in bed staring at the ceiling.
"Sabine. What is it? Are you sick?" He asked as he felt her forehead. "Don't be silly Tom. You know I'm on bed rest. We must be sure that I have this baby." Tom reeled back in shock.
"Sabine. Are you pregnant?!" She looked at him incredulous. Then she hit the heel of her hand to her head, "THAT'S what I forgot to tell you. Sorry hun. But yes I'm pregnant."
At the end of the nine months the world greeted Marinette Wu-San Dupain. Both parents agreed Dupain-Cheng was too clunky. After all they were just the Dupain bakery.
When Sandra and Tomoe brought their daughters over to meet her they all smiled. They all looked like triplets. And were all a year apart.
The three girls were essentially raised together. And all three were following in their mother's footsteps. When Marinette was 5 she came to Sabine troubled.
"Maman, I have a crush on someone in my class," Sabine smiled at her daughter and asked, "Who is he?" Marinette sighed and flopped to the floor dramatically, "Maman, it's a GIRL!" Sabine laughed. "Honey, that is perfectly fine. Lot's of girls date girls, you love who you love, no matter what."
A few weeks into the third grade, Sabine was called to the school. "Ms. Dupain, thank you for coming." The headmaster stated as they sat in his office, "If you don't mind, may I ask what this is about?"
The headmaster smiled. "Marinette is a genius. She has the knowledge to be in schools like MIT when she is 13. And frankly, we can't keep her back. Marinette is being transferred to the 10th grade. That is the highest grade we are allowed to transfer."
Sabine blinked. "Thank you for telling me." She left then. And three years later, 11 year old Marinette was valedictorian of her class.
She went to university online so she could devote more time to training and designing. She was best friends with Nino and Chloé who didn't seem to mind the fact that while they were in middle school, she was in university. Chloé even introduced her to Adrienne.
A few months after she turned 12 her Maman and Aunt Tomoe broke the news to the two pseudo sisters.
Cass was killed by her father for refusing to kill the police commissioner of Gotham. The two broke down in tears, and couldn't be found the next day.
Two weeks later the two walked back into the Dupain living room, with red peekaboo dye jobs and the words Cassandra Cain and her birthday tattooed on their wrists. "Where have you been?! It's been two fucking weeks."
The two smiled. "Got rid of someone. Nothing we couldn't handle. Well, actually Maman. We need a little help." Needless to say, they got lessons on how to dispose of the body when Sabine helped get rid of David Cain's.
January of the next year all everyone was talking about was MKC. A new designer who had works worn by Chloé Bourgeois and Jagged Stone.
Marinette's father knew the man so it wasn't hard to convince him to let her design for him. Adrienne asked what MKC stood for, and when the reply came that it stood for Marinette, Kagami , and Cass. Adrienne made the mistake of asking who Cass was. And held the girl as she cried.
February of the same year Chloé and Marinette asked out their crushes. And to the duo's surprise they both said yes.
Kagami had actually been about to ask Chloe out if she hadn't. Adrienne just tackled Marinette and squealed. They were best friends and often teased Nino that he was the fifth wheel.
To which he replied, "Nah, just got some hot lesbian and bi friends that are chick magnets. I'll get one eventually."
The five also pulled Rose and Juleka into the group as well. Nino was often asked which one of the girls in the group was his girlfriend, and he would laugh and say none, four out of the six were lesbian and the two bisexuals were in a relationship with each other as well.
When Stoneheart happened they were all together. And to each's surprise they all had a strange box in their bags.
Marinette was the first to open hers, and a blinding red ball of light materialized in front of her. When the light faded a small red flying creature with one black spot on its forehead and bright blue eyes flew in a circle around her.
"Bug? Mouse? Are you a Bug-Mouse?" Marinette tilted her head inquisitively as she asked.
The creature shook its head. "No. I'm a Kwami. I am a god of the miraculous. I embody the principle of creation and was the first Kwami of the universe. By wearing my earrings, you and I can merge and become one powerful being. But, of course you are also special. You are my chosen. A true Ladybug, all that means is that you and I will be more powerful than anyone else wearing my earrings. It also means you will gain some interesting traits from it." Marinette blinked.
"So, you are a god, I am your "chosen one" and I am now a magical girl."
Everyone giggled at that. Tikki startled and looked at everyone frantically.
"No! You were supposed to be alone, no one can know! The guardian will be angry, and they don't have a miraculous they will be killed!"
Marinette chuckled at their antics, "Don't worry Tikki. They all have a box too. And honestly, I don't care what the guardian said, not having a proper support system will get you killed." Everyone pulled out their boxes and opened them.
Soon all Kwami's had calmed and started to explain how their powers worked to each of their holders. Marinette and Tikki were the first to 'transform', after the blinding light had faded everyone blinked in shock. Marinette stood there dressed in a skintight dark red suit with black arms and legs. Her face was covered in a red domino mask that resembled a ladybug. Her hair was now in a ponytail and now fell to her lower back. Wrapped around her waist was a yo-yo that matched her mask. "Damn my girlfriend is fine!" Marinette giggled.
Stoneheart went down fast. Mylene and Ivan will be a couple. After the battle they all met up in Marinette's room again.
"Okay. So, honestly besided Kagami and I, you all are terrible fighters. If we are gonna be heroes, you guys need to learn how to fight. The miraculous can only carry you so far. But first, hero names and what your Kwami's name and animal is. I will go first. Ladybird and of course it's Tikki and the ladybug."
She looked at Kagami next. "Mizuchi, My Kwami's Longg and the dragon."
Jeluka went next. "Vixen, Trixx, Fox." She spat out the words as fast as she could, even among friends she hated to talk.
"Tigress, Roaar, Tiger." Rose said sweetly nuzzling the pink kwami.
"Dudettes you pick my name, honestly all I can come up with is Shell Dude. My dude over here is Wayzz and turtle." It was quiet for a few minutes as they all tried to think of a name better than 'Shell Dude'.
"SNAPPER!" Marinette and Adrienne yelled at the same time, "Jinx!" "Double Jinx!" Marinette said with a smirk.
"Alright, Snapper, thanks dudettes. Adrienne practically vibrated with excitement when they looked at her, "Chatte Noire? Or maybe Lady Noire. Plagg, and the black cat to the ladybug." Everyone looked at Marinette.
"Lady Noire, definitely Lady Noire, Adrikins. Chatte Noire is way too on the nose. Anyway, I am Wasp, Pollen and Bee." Chloe draped herself over Marinette's chaise and pouted.
"Marinette, why are you and Kags so amazing at fighting anyway?" Marinette and Kagami just looked at each other. "That's a long story. Um, MAMAN, AUNT TOMOE COME UP HERE PLEASE?!"
The five other teens sat in shock. "Wait so Sabine and Tomoe are Lady Cheng and Lady Gozen and your aunt is Lady SHIVA! What the fuck?!" Everyone blinked in shock at Juleka.
Rose leaned over and stage whispered to Nino, "Wow, she yelled. Didn't know she could physically do that." That managed to break the tension and silence of the room as the teens descended into a fit of giggles. Until Sabine clapped.
"Now Marinette, Kagami. While I am proud of the two of you for realizing you need a support system, what are you going to do? We can track down the guardian and make him train you, and we can train you guys but are you going to call him?"
Both girls jumped and scowled at their mothers. "Maman! Of course, but he is supposed to be a secret!" Tomoe and Sabine laughed and left then. "Marinett-" A raised hand stopped Chloe. Marinette typed something into her phone and the rest of theirs buzzed.
'Guys as much as I hate to do this, we can order the kwami. But we will only do it this once or I will kick all of your asses. Order your kwamis to stay with you in your pocket until we see the guardian'
Grumbling everyone followed their orders. Tikki looked at Marinette warily.
"Marinette, the guardian hasn't deemed you ready! You aren't even supposed to know each other's identities!"
"Tikki, I am so sorry, I hate to do this, but it's better than Maman and Tomoe being the ones to find him, so Tikki I order you to take us to the guardian." Tikki sighed and flew to the trap door.
Fu was pleased. He had one last hero on standby. The boy had caught him sneaking the box into his bag. Currently the boy was sitting staring at him in his massage parlor.
"Luka is it? Do you understand why no one, not even the other heroes can't know about me?"
As Luka opened his mouth to reply, 7 teens stormed into the room. And 7 kwamis sheepishly joined Sass by the miracle box.
"So you are the "Grand Guardian" that Tikki told me of. Listen fucker, we don't give a damn about the no identities rule. And hold up, don't go on a rant about how you know the world better than me. Guess what? My mother is Lady Cheng, and I killed for the first time at 5. HELL I was shot by a green eyed fucker when I was 8." She finished in cantonese. Fu paled. Tikki flew into view and sat on his hand.
"I am sorry Master. But she is a formidable ladybug and she would make a great grand guardian." The words better than you will ever be were left unsaid. Fu sighed. "I guess that training will start soon."
Marinette decided to become a TA in Ms. Bustier's class as it held her team and had the most akumas. She had just turned 13 when she was introduced to the teacher.
When she had walked in, the redhead had smiled and asked if she was a new student. "Non, Ms. Bustier. I am your TA, Miss Dupain." The older woman looked at her shocked. "But, you look so young." She barely resisted the urge to roll her eyes.
"Yes. I do admit it is shocking. But, I was valedictorian of my class and already have degrees in several areas. If you had read my bio you would know I graduated at 11." The teacher just blinked. "I will sit in the back."
Nino pulled up short. Marinette was in his class. The bell rang and he dashed to his seat. There was a new girl. And Marinette.
"Class. We have a new student. Alya Césaire. And allow me to also introduce the new TA. Miss Dupain." Marinette stood and walked to the front.
"Hello. I am Miss Dupain. It is lovely to meet you all. Does anyone have any questions for me?" She smiled.
The new kids hand shot up, "Aren't you a little young to be a TA? You look like you are my age." "Yes I am a little young. I have recently turned 13. I graduated from high school at 11 so it doesn't matter much." Everyone who didn't know her looked shocked. "I think that will be enough for now. Miss Dupain."
Marinette and Alya soon became friends. Even though it was weird that her friend was technically her student, she enjoyed the girls company. She even helped set up the Ladyblog.
After a few months, Ladybird approached Alya and requested that she interview her and Lady Noire. Alya of course agreed. The heroine had not answered any questions short of who she was.
And when she asked if Ladybird was dating anyone on her team, Lady Noire answered. "Yup" and gave Ladybird a kiss. Alya barely refrained from squealing. Her ship has sailed!
After a particularly harsh akuma, Marinette set up her computer for a video call. When the screen lit up, it showed a man with a small J scar on his face and a shock of white in his otherwise black hair.
"Hey Mari!" The man said. "Hey J-Hood. How's Gotham?"
The two chatted about random things until finally he asked, "What's up? You haven't spoken much to me except to tell me to make sure the JL stays out of Paris." She sighed.
"Yeah." She reached and put on Kaalki's glasses. "I just have to grab something real quick." She stepped out of view and opened her trap door to let the rest of her team in. "J put your helmet, the one I made on please?"
He did as told. "Kaalki full gallop. Voyage." Marinette muttered. On the screen a shimmering teal portal opened under the man and he disappeared. Only to land right next to Marinette. Who quickly took the glasses off and fed Kaalki.
"What the fuck!" He yelled. "Hood!" Came from downstairs. "Sorry Maman, Uncle Tom."
"Pixie. You better tell me who these people are."
"We are the heroes of Paris. Guys I'd like you to meet my honorary older brother Red Hood." Everyone blinked. "Just transform already."
Multiple bright lights filled the room. "Pixie. What the hell are you wearing!"
"I am Ladybird right now Hood. I am the leader of Team Miraculous and Kagami Mizuchi is my second in command. We are fighting Hawkmoth, who I am 90% sure I know his identity already, but he can possess people with butterflies and make them the equivalent of Superman and evil. Imagine if he got Superman. Paris would not be brought back."
After a lot of explaining the three shared how they met.
Marinette was 10 and Kagami 11. They were on an adventure with Nonna Gina in Gotham and had stumbled across a half dead Red Hood. They took him back to the hotel room and patched him up. Marinette even made him a new helmet. For about two months the four had been inseparable. Until it came time to return to Paris. The four, without Sabine or Tomoe's knowledge, had gotten matching red bat symbol tattoos. After a month back in Paris Jason had shown up at the bakery. Sabine nearly killed him when she found out he was the other person to allow them to get tattoos. But after she made him tell her everything she adopted him. He was now her son.
The three stayed in contact and video called weekly. After explaining everything and returning Jason to Gotham, Marinette drooped. That had been exhausting.
When they had turned 14 Lila Rossi came. She instantly tried to lie and get Adrienne to like her by saying she knew Ladybird. That backfired on her. When confronted by Marinette she threatened.
She tried to frame her for cheating but when the class heard that they laughed. She was their TA. Not a student. Over time Lila got the class excluding the team, Alix, Nathaniel and Max to turn on Miss Dupain and harass her. It was horrible. But again she could do nothing. A
TA couldn't say she was being bullied by a Student.
Marinette ran to Master Fu's. Adrienne had stolen the peacock and the grimoire back from her father.
They had left fakes behind. But after fixing the broach Master Fu fell ill. During school she had gotten a call from him. He was dying.
Running in she knelt next to the man she considered a grandfather.
"Fu. No. Please." Tears dripped from her eyes onto her cheeks but she didn't care.
"I, Wang Fu, pass grand guardianship onto Marinette Wu-San Dupain and name all true holders and Adrienne Agreste guardians under her."
Marinette sobbed. "Young one. Don't cry. I will be joining my beloved. Listen to me. The black cat needs it's true holder. Adrienne was barely compatible and it is killing her. She needs the peacock miraculous."
He lifted a hand to her cheek. "You were the best granddaughter I could hope for." His hand fell and his eyes closed.
"Grandfather? Fu? No. Please wake up. I can't lose you."
And Hawkmoth showed pity to the girl crying over her Grandfather's body.
Two days later Marinette spoke with Adrienne. "I love you Adrienne. But, like I love Kagami. I'm sorry. But I see you as a sister."
Adrienne responded that she felt similarly. "Adrienne. I need the ring. You aren't the true holder. It's why you don't show any animal qualities. You are the peacock."
Adrienne took the broach with no words and pinned it onto her shirt. The ring was placed in Marinette's bag.
"Call me Violette." She smirked as she transformed. Her skin was pale blue and her eyes a hot pink. She was dressed in a dark blue tail suit that had feather designs at the edges. In her hands was a feather fan with wicked blades at the ends.
"I know my father is Hawkmoth. The second we find the cat and train him, promise me that we will take him down." Marinette hugged her. "I promise."
Reluctantly leaving her friend she headed towards home.
She never made it.