And here we are, the finale/epilogue! Let's get to it, and see where it takes us!
Evelyn and Avery walk out of PetCo. with the bearded dragon.
Evelyn: So, what do those things eat anyway?
Avery: Mostly insects.
Evelyn: I shouldn't have asked. Just keep its meals under control, I don't want to find any bugs around the house.
Avery: No worries, you won't even see him. Hmm, what should I call you?
Man: Look! It's her!
A crowd of people forms, Avery tightens her grasp on the lizard's carrying case. The people start talking all at once.
Evelyn: Everyone, this is all a misunderstanding, Jewel made it all up!
Woman: Then why is she staring at the ground? Something is obviously wrong with her, one way or another.
Avery's knees start to weaken, she shakes, refusing to look up.
Evelyn: There is nothing wrong with my daughter!
Avery fights the urge to show her fear.
Peeka: Psst! Distract them! Give them something else to talk about!
Avery: What do you mean?
Peeka: Try anything!
Avery: (stands up, showing no fear) EVERYBODY QUIET!
The crowd silences.
Avery: I know what you're all thinking: who wants a hero who's psychologically unstable? Well guess what? I may be crazy, but I'm not the same crazy that Jewel fooled you into thinking I am. There are many things I could do to prove it to you all, but I think what would be most effective is if I were to...
A portal opens behind her, the other members of Big Hero Miraculous emerge, unarmored.
Avery: What are you guys doing here?
Marinette: Lindsey texted us, told us you needed support.
Lindsey: (waving from the crowd) Hi Avery!
Avery: Uhh...
Marinette: You shouldn't judge her, she may be emotionally scarred, but she's still human. Avery is one of the sweetest girls I know, you just need to get to the real her, she's not the monster you all believe she is.
Adrien: Sure, Avery has her rough edges, but we all do, and it doesn't make us any less of heroes, or people.
Avery: (whispering) You know you don't have to do this.
Adrien: (whispering) You're one of our best friends, if someone hurts you, it hurts us too.
Hiro: Avery strives to be different, she breaks the mold, and lives by her own set of rules. She's a rebel, going against everyone else and their superficial natures.
Avery: You really mean all that?
Hiro: Of course we do. So, everyone, I think it's about time you gave her a second chance. I'm sure some of you are struggling with the same issues, but there's nothing wrong with that.
Lindsey: And...done! I'm submitting this to the news, take that, Jewel!
Avery: Wait, you recorded me?
Lindsey: Chill, this is your ticket off the media.
Evelyn: You defended my daughter?
Hiro nods.
Evelyn: I think I misjudged you. I'm starting to feel more comfortable with the idea of you two...
Hiro: You have nothing to worry about.
Tadashi: You know, to be perfectly honest, I was worried about how things would turn out when we got back home. But now I can see that our story is far from over. We haven't failed, and there's still people out there to save, Fujitas to defeat, and lives to live.
Honey Lemon: That's right, if you think about it, this is a whole new beginning for us. It'll be tough, but I'm sure we can handle anything that comes our way!
Marinette: A whole new beginning...
Track 08: The End is Where we Begin
The End is Where we Begin
Marinette:
I'm an alien, 'cause I'm not of this world, I have a name, but I've been changed, and now I can't stay the same.
Hiro:
And I'm a loser if that means I've been lost before. But now I found it, I'm surrounded, 'cause you can hear the way it sounded.
Marinette:
Like angels singing with a million voices. The end is where we begin! It's crawling back when, we run away, run away!
Hiro:
'Cause the end is where we begin! Where broken hearts mend, and start to beat again! The end is where we begin!
Avery:
I'm a monster if that means I'm misunderstood. 'Cause it's alive and I can't hide it, the energy is rising.
Adrien:
And I'm a traitor if that means I've turned on myself. I can't deny it, it's like a riot, and I can't keep it quiet.
Avery:
Like angels singing with a million voices. The end is where we begin! It's crawling back when, we run away, run away!
Adrien:
'Cause the end is where we begin! Where broken hearts mend, and start to beat again! The end is where we begin!
All:
Hear me running, hear me running, running! Hear me running, hear me me running, ru-running! Hear me running, hear me!
Honey Lemon:
The end is where we begin. It's crawling back when, we run away, run away.
Tadashi:
'Cause the end is where we begin! Where broken hearts mend, and start to beat again!
All:
The end is where we begin! It's crawling back when, we run away, run away! 'Cause the end is where we begin! Where broken hearts mend, and start to beat again! The end is where we begin!
Epilogue
One week later.
Mr. Haprele: Students, I have some very exciting news, we have a new student joining our class! I'm proud to introduce Wendy Bickerman!
Wendy walks past Marinette, turns around, and walks back. She gives her a long look, then moves on to the nearest empty seat.
Aurore: Why was that girl staring at you?
Marinette: I don't know. She probably recognized me from T.V.
Aurore: I still can't believe it, you were the hero who saved me from my akuma.
Marinette: Yeah, but really, I kind of don't want to talk about my superhero life here in school, you know?
Aurore: I understand. Hah, looks like some Chloe drama's forming.
Chloe: I can't believe you didn't do my homework! After all I've been through!
Sabrina: Chloe, I can't keep doing this, you'll never get anywhere in life if I keep doing every little thing for you!
Chloe: Fine, why don't you go sit with that new girl?
Marinette: Is it weird that I sort of feel bad for Chloe?
Aurore: Why?
Marinette: She has a hard time making friends. I mean, sure, she always bosses Sabrina around, but, I don't know.
Aurore: This is about her sister, isn't it?
Marinette: I guess. She and Chloe aren't that different, if you think about it. They both have difficulty socializing, they just have different ways of handling it.
Sabrina sits next to Wendy.
Wendy: I'm sorry you two fought. I'm sure it'll work out.
Sabrina: I hope so. Chloe's my best friend, but I don't want to be her friend if she keeps making me do everything for her.
Wendy: I'm Wendy.
Sabrina: Sabrina.
Marinette: On second thought, maybe it's healthy for them to part ways.
Chloe: Hey Marinette and what's-your-name!
Marinette: Nevermind.
Chloe: Huh?
Marinette: Nothing.
After school, Marinette starts to walk home, Wendy follows her.
Wendy: Hey, wait up!
Marinette: Oh, hi!
Wendy: So, you're Ladybug, right?
Marinette: *sigh* Yes, it's true, I'm Ladybug.
Wendy: I knew it was you, my name's Wendy, and I have to say, you're a major inspiration for me.
Marinette: Thanks. I'll talk to you tomorrow, I have to get home. Bye.
Wendy: Bye. (to herself) Big Hero Miraculous, here I come!
Ok, so that's it for The Search for Truth! Next up I'm doing a mini story with Big Hero Miraculous where the characters take on the roles of the Louds in The Loud House! (suggested by crystal ladybug/Marinette Loud, she also created Wendy) This story will be available under Cartoon X-overs, so if you're interested, that's where to look! Also coming up is "The Miraculous 3," which is bound to be interesting, and will feature Rose/Butterfly, Juleka/Volpina, and Nathaniel/Paon as the main characters with Marinette/Ladybug, Adrien/Cat Noir, Wendy, Chloe, Sabrina, and Lila as minor characters. Big Hero 7 and Apidae will not be in it, as I stated before, it's going under Miraculous only. I'll be back soon!
