Marionette sighed as she leaned back into her chair. "Tikki?" Immediately, the cute little kwami fluttered in her face. "You need help, Marionette?"

She shook her head. "No, just… hey, I've been wondering who Cat Noir is." Her little friend tapped its round and tiny chin. "I'm not sure you're supposed to try to find out. I mean, you identity is just as important!" She sighed. "Yeah, I know. But it's just that… what if I know him in real life? Wouldn't that be a pain?"

Tikki giggled. "Maybe for you, but for him it would be like a trip to heaven. He's completely smitten over you!" A blush dusted Marionette's cheeks. "Ah, stop it. He's just like that 'cause he's a silly old tom. He doesn't really mean any of that nonsense." She rolled her eyes. "Besides, his puns are too much to bear. I mean, did you hear them?"

Tikki winked. "Though you never know, Marionette. You two always seem to find each other at times of crisis." She laughed. "When did you get so sneaky? We find each other because-"

"Because it's true love," corrected Tikki. She giggled again. "Besides, I think you're really cute together!" Marionette rolled her eyes. "Ha, ha. The only way Cat Noir's gonna earn my heart is when he turns out to be Adrien." She sighed. "And there's no way a charming guy like that is ever a tease like Cat Noir."

Tikki fluttered around. "Besides, what did you really call me for?" Marionette frowned. "Don't you think it's been a little quiet lately?" Tikki shrugged. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, it's not like I want it or anything, but Hawk Moth hasn't been striking all that much lately. Less citizens are being akumatized." Tikki pondered this. "Isn't that a good thing?"

"No. But I'm thinking when he makes his next move, it's going to be difficult. I'm just wondering…" She bit her lip. "Maybe he got another Miraculous?" Tikki gasped. "If he did, that would be horrible! He causes enough trouble using the Moth Miraculous…" Marionette sighed. "I'm overthinking, what am I saying? If he got another Miraculous, he'd have to show his ugly face here in Paris to get our Miraculouses himself. He'd have done it already."

Tikki scratched her head. "I guess you're right… but I have a bad feeling that you're hitting pretty close to the mark. Just be careful, and I'll be right here when you need to transform."

Marionette sighed as she looked up in the sky. She smiled, reassured by the fact that she'd always have Tikki to comfort her unsettled thoughts.

Outside, in the streets of Paris, the ever-beeping cars still rampaged noise. "Just move it already!" yelled a pedestrian. "I'm going to be late for work," grumbled another.

In the beginning of the holdup, the mayor was roaring at a poor driver. "What do you mean, you accidently scratched my bumper? This was all extremely expensive, you know!" He stammered. "I-I didn't do anything… Mayor, you backed up into my car," he mumbled.

"ARE YOU CONTRADICTING ME? I'LL HAVE YOU ARRESTED!" He winced. "I apologize sir, really-"

Mayor Bourgeois swelled up. "You are a disgrace to my city! You were falling asleep at the wheel, weren't you? Of course you were," he steamed. The driver cowered. "I'll tell you when to sleep, young man- in bed with a teddy bear!" With that, the mayor stormed off, leaving a mess of cars all throughout Paris.

Miserable, the driver clambered back into his car and carefully drove back to his house, where he broke down. He began sobbing as he slowly fell asleep, the fatigue of the day finally taking its toll.

Meanwhile, Hawk Moth was sneering as the capsule opened up. "Ah, the injustice of accusations. Especially if it's falling asleep on the job. What a tragedy…" He clucked as a pure white butterfly fluttered into his open palm. He clasped his other hand on top of it, and black energy grew around the butterfly. When Hawk Moth released it, it was black and purple.

"Fly away, my little Akuma, and evilize him!"

The butterfly fluttered away, flapping its wings for the course of Paris.

Marionette transformed into Ladybug at midnight as she leapt across the streets.

She needed some breathing room. Lately, her head has been pounding with school, homework, Chloe's madness, she didn't have the chance to fight as Ladybug to clear it all out. To be honest, she had missed saving the world. She even missed Cat Noir's teasing.

She supposed that it was extremely selfish, thinking like that. After all, she'd been chosen for this role precisely because whoever had given her the Ladybug Miraculous had traits that were worthy of a hero. She had to get these thoughts out of her head.

So, she went out tonight. Not as Marionette, if she did, she'd be a total klutz and would never get rid of her thoughts. Ladybug, though, was confident. Smart. She could face any problem and get it out of her way.

"Leaving so soon?"

Ladybug startled as Cat Noir stalked into view. His luminous green eyes pierced through the dark night. "What are you doing out so late, m'lady?" She sighed. "I had some trouble being Marion- uhm, my other self," she covered quickly. Cat Noir nodded as if he understood. "I get it. I feel that way all the time. For example, what if I told you that I was serious and obedient in my normal self?" Ladybug snorted. "Then I'd ask if you have personality disorder, I never would guess that you would be obedient in any way. Especially 'cause you're a cat."

Cat Noir smirked. "My lady knows everything about me. Every sign that we're meant to be together." Ladybug poked his nose. "Hey!" he complained. "Hey, kitty kitty, don't get flirty now. Especially at this hour. Isn't it time for your beauty sleep?"

"Ha! The only thing that wakes a cat up from sleep is if something way more important came up. Like you." He flashed a goofy smile at Ladybug.

She held down a laugh as she leaned against a post. "Very funny, Cat Noir. Anyway, what are you doing here?" He swallowed. "Actually, for the same reasons as you. Another sign that we're meant to be." He winked.

Ladybug finally giggled. "You would be charming if it came to my un-superhero self. But as Ladybug, I have duties to do." He snorted. "At this time? I don't see any akuma or trouble." She laughed. "Yes, I guess you're right."

He began prowling in the dark, practicing his skills as he swung and twirled his staff at an invisible opponent. "So whaddya wanna do?" Ladybug blinked. "Huh?"

"You're here 'cause you want to clear your head. I'm here because I want to clear my head. So let's do it together. What do you want to do?" Ladybug considered this. "Is this your way of asking me on a date?"

Cat Noir choked and dropped his staff. Ladybug winked and pointed at her partner. "Aha! Now the predator is prey." He tried to laugh as he dusted himself off. "For a bug, you're pretty cunning." She tried to look innocent. "What? I thought that a cat never gave out compliments." He winked. "You're allowed to take anything you want from me, m'lady. After all, you've already taken my heart."

Ladybug rolled her eyes. "For a feline, you're pretty soft. Especially if you let a bug take your heart." He smiled charmingly. "It just happens to be so that the so-called bug is my partner and my best friend." Her breath caught. "Yep, and I'm hungry," she said. Mentally, she smacked her forehead. Yep, and I'm hungry?

The kitty grinned. "Good, 'cause this cat is begging for some milk." Ladybug frowned. "But didn't you hate milk?"

"Exactly." He scooped her up in one arm as he willed his staff to extend, the two figures whooshing to seemingly nothing.

And right where they left, the man underneath the roof of the house sat straight up as the akuma flew into his sleep mask. "Hello, Nightmare. I am Hawk Moth, and from now on you are the chosen one. I have given you the power to prove the injustice that was made by the mayor, but for that there is a price." Nightmare's eyes glowed underneath. "Anything," he breathed. "You must take Ladybug's and Cat Noir's Miraculouses. Only then will I grant you unlimited power."

He stood up, sleeping mask still on. "I accept."

Immediately, purple vapor erupted from where the Akuma was as he slowly cackled, a new nightmare approaching the city of Paris.

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