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Three. Lady Luck.
Ladybug blinked in surprise. The flash of light seemed to have teleported her elsewhere. She was now standing over a large city. The city had four, huge moutatian-like peaks the buildings had been built on. Large shoots ran along the mountains. The buildings where each made entirely out of stone and seemed from some ancient era.
"What exactly just happened?"
"You tell me." Someone cackled. Ladybug realized a very, very old man stood beside her. His eyes were wild like a madman's and green in color. He wore strange flowing robes of a questionable design and color, complete with a feathered hat on his head.
"Um… where's Cat Noir and Hawk Moth? Where am I? Who are you?" She asked, moving her hand towards her yo-yo in caution.
"You are in Omashu! I don't know where these people you mentioned are, but I can offer hospitality if you are lost. Come along." The man motioned for her to come inside the building she'd been standing outside of. Not losing her tense grip on her yo-yo, she followed the old man since she really had no better plans.
"What's your name? He asked kindly.
"Well, uh, Ladybug. That's what they call me when I'm dressed like this. I'm not supposed to tell people my real name." She admitted.
"Ladybug huh? I heard those little critters are a sign of good luck… So are you hungry?"
"Uh, no. Not really. Look, sir. I have to find my partner. His name is Cat Noir. He's about this tall with blonde hair, green eyes that look like a feline's, and tiny cat-like fangs. He wears a mask like I do and has on a black leather-like uniform with a belt for a tail and a golden bell on his neck. He has boots that look like paw prints and cat ears on his head. In all, he greatly resembles and blackcat… hence the name."
"No, child, I have not. Besides, I don't what blonde is. How did you get separated?"
"Well, we were fighting a man named Hawkmoth, who was trying to take something very valuable from us. Cat used a… talent of his to break into the one place, but we ended up getting cornered and later separated. Then, Cat was stupid enough to try and take one Hawkmoth alone and got pretty hurt. I finally managed to track them both down, only to find Hawkmoth holding my partner hostage. He threatened kill Cat if I didn't give up my valuable object. I was going to hand it over, but Cat mumbled something under his breath… there was a flash of light… and now I'm here." The old man cackled at the story, making Ladybug understandably more nervous about the man.
"Quite the puzzler, huh, Ladybug?" He said a little too happily.
"Look, Mr. I have to find Cat Noir. Last I saw him, he was hurt and in my enemy's clutches. If I don't find him soon, he could die." She voiced, hoping to inform the man this was no joking matter.
"Patience, Ladybug! Don't get ahead of yourself. These are troubling times, with a war going on. Why, even now, soldiers march to take my humble kingdom away." He whined, looking down in mock sadness before grinning madly at her.
"Wait… War? What war?!" She cried.
"Why! The hundred year war of course! But you wouldn't know about it, since your not from this world." He cackled. She took a second to process the statement, blinking at him stupidly.
"A-another world?" She stammered.
"Why of course! There's no doubt about it! I saw you appear all magic and spirit-like. Mistook you for a spirit myself. But no, you're human. You obviously know nothing about the war, and I have never seen clothes quite like yours. Another world is the only logical explanation." He cheered, cackling and snorting like a maniac. He seemd amused by everything. It was beyond unnerving.
"Yeah, no. That sounds crazy. I can't be in another world, it would make no sense." She countered.
"Well, crazy is my middle name… I think… Besides, it makes perfect sense in my head. Now! Let's get you some better clothes and a nice hot meal! We can talk more about what happened to your partner after, though I suspect he suffered a similar fate as you did." He snorted back.
"...and who exactly are you again?"
"Why! I'm King Bumi of course! Did I not say that?"
"Uh, no. I don't believe you did." She paused, "King?"
"Oh yes! This entire city hails to me as their king. Hoppin' huh? Anyways, let's get you some clothes. Those spots aren't what I'd call normal around here! And that's sayin' something! I'll return shortly, just wait here, Miss Lady Luck."
"Uh, actually it's Ladybu- oh nevermind. Same difference I suppose." Bumi shrugged before leaving. Ladybug sat on the couch inside the room and sighed.
"Tikki, spots off." She transformed in a flash of pink light into Marinette Dupain-Cheng. Her tint Kwami, Tikki hovered in front of her.
"Tikki." She whispered in a panicked tone, "Where are we? What happened? Where's Cat Noir?"
"Calm down Marinette, there no use in panicking."
"But Tikki! Cat's gone!" Marinette objected. The Kwami sighed.
"Okay, I was hoping to never have to explain this all again, but I suppose it has to be done if we ever want to get back to our world."
"...wait. That old man was right?!" She cried.
"It appears to be so, yes. One that is apparently in the middle of a war and bares a huge similarity culturally-wise to ancient China. I would suggest finding a map of the world, learning about the cultural practices of these people, and learning a bit more about this war king Bumi mentioned before we look for Cat Noir. He could be anywhere, and there is no use in searching for him if we get ourselves killed in the process, now is there?" Marinette considered this before nodding. The Kwami was right. The new world they had found themselves in could be a dangerous one. With a war going on, they risks only grew. Taking a moment to figure out how this new world worked was probably the best course of action. Then a thought occurred to Marinette.
"But how did we get here?" Tikki sighed again.
"Cat Noir sent us here. Likely to protect us from Hawkmoth."
"But he can't do that! Cat has never been able to do anything like that."
"He actually can. He used a forbidden power called Jinx. It is supposed to balance out your Miraculous Cure. Basically, the ring gives the person Cat Noir is fighting bad luck and ultimately prevents the foe from winning that battle. It make everything go wrong. It was forbidden for the Cat Noir's to use when it accidently caused the Black Plague. Like your Lucky Charm, the Jinx power is completely random and unpredictable. A user never knows what it will do. In this case, it transported us into an alternate world that is likely very unbalanced due to the war. Ultimately, it seems to have prevented Hawkmoth from gaining our miraculous."
"So then how do we get back?" Marinette asked in concern.
"Well, in the past, there was usually a clear day that marked when a person is able to travel between worlds. You humans know them as the solstice. On the winter solstice of this world, you must find Cat Noir and use your Miraculous Cure to transport you back."
"So I'm essentially stuck here for a very long time." Marinette moaned, "My parents are going to be worried sick! How am I going to explain this all to them?"
"We will worry about that late, we have more pressing matters. Find Cat, and don't get separated. Especially on the solstice.
"But why winter? Why not summer?"
"Because, Cat Noir sent us here. Like ying-yang, I am best symbolized by the summer solstice and Plagg is symbolized by the winter. Had you been the one to send us here, Cat Noir would have had to use his Jinx on the summer solstice. Since he sent us here, you'll have to use the Cure on the winter one so it all balances out. Does that make sense?"
"Sorta. But which is closer in this world?" Mari asked.
"Who knows, you'll have to ask around."
"An what if it's too far from now? My parents will be worried sick."
"Marinette, there isn't anything we can do about that. The winter solstice is the only way home." Tikki replied, lowering her head in shame.
"W-what happens if I never even see them again?" Marinette whimpered as her confidence bagan to fail.
"Don't worry, we will figure something out. We always do. We just need to hang on until then." Tikki assured. Tikki waited a second as Marinette took a few moments to effectively freak out. Crying out, 'Oh my goshes' or 'My parents are going to kill me.' This was going to be a very long journey.