"The next episode is...Timebreaker."
Alix looked confused for a moment, trying to remember it, but then came to a realization. "That was me, wasn't it?" She asked curiously, there wasn't a whole lot of information on Timebreaker for some reason, just a brief mention of two akumas at once, and a brief mention of there possibly being two Ladybugs on the scene simultaneously.
Marinette normally would have had to think for a moment on who was who when it came to akumas, but there were a few she would never forget.
Stoneheart, because he was the very first akuma she ever fought.
Antibug and Volpina, because they were her fault.
Kung Food, because he was the only family member of hers that had been akumatized.
Lady Wifi and The Bubbler, because they were two of her best friends.
The Pharaoh, because he tried to sacrifice Alya.
And Timebreaker.
Because even though Volpina almost made Ladybug willingly give up her Miraculous, Timebreaker was the one who'd as good as killed Cat.
She shuddered slightly, the action only being caught by Alya and Adrien, who were confused by the action, but didn't question it.
"Y-Yeah, that one was you, Alix." Marinette smiled a forced, newsworthy smile at her. "We could skip it, if you don't want to watch it." She asked, trying in vain to hide the hopefulness in her voice.
To her dismay, Alix shook her head, "Nah, everyone in here but you two have been akumatized, besides, I wanna see how cool my superpower was!" She said enthusiastically, unknowingly crushing Marinette's hopes.
"If you're sure…" She mumbled as she pressed play.
Scene: Dupain-Cheng House. Marinette walks down the stairs to and sees her mother.
Sabine: Well? With or without?
Marinette: Uh, with?
Sabine: You're sure it's not better without?
Marinette: Either way you look perfect mom.
Sabine: You know? It's not every day you celebrate your twentieth wedding anniversary.
Tom: [off-camera] Marinette! Could you here a minute please? (Marinette runs over to him) Well?
Marinette: Well what?
Tom: My moustache, I groomed it. Is it too short? Should I shave the whole thing off? Maybe it's a little crooked on one–
Marinette: You look perfect dad. Uh, except for one thing. (points at his dirty baking apron, which he is still wearing)
Tom: Uh? Thanks sweetheart. (runs off)
Marinette: (chuckles) No problem dad! (later, Marinette pushes her parents out of the doors)
Rose cooed at the screen while Adrien smiled longingly.
Not only was Marinette perfect, her family was amazing as well.
He hoped he could be a part of it someday.
Marinette: You're going to be late!
Tom: Now don't forget Mrs. Chamack will be coming by to pick up the Eiffel Tower cake in 30 minutes. I'm depending on you.
Marinette: Yeah, yeah. No sweat, piece of cake. (they leave and Marinette lets Tikki out) Wow, married twenty years. That's pretty cool, huh Tikki?
Tikki: Time flies when you're having fun.
Marinette: And stands still when you're doing homework. (Tikki chuckles)
Scene: Restaurant. Marinette's parents sit down to eat.
(Tom notices someone and waves. It's Alix sitting at another table with her father.)
Alix: They're Marinette's parents. You know, one of the chicks I hang out with?
Mr. Kubdel: Yes, I remember. They make the best bread in the whole of Paris. (notices Alix's sneakers) Couldn't you have made more of an effort to dress nicely?.
Marinette nodded in agreement with Mr. Kubdel's taste.
Alix: What do you mean? I took off my cap.
Mr. Kubdel: But this is a special day.
Alix: Well, it's only a birthday.
Mr. Kubdel: No, this is a special birthday (reaches inside his jacket pocket and brings out a watch) This family heirloom was made by one of our ancestor many, many years ago. It's been passed down from one generation to the next, on their 15th birthday. And today, it's your turn to inherit it.
Alix: It's pretty sweet, dad. But I've already got a watch, synced up to my smartphone.
Mr. Kubdel: But sometimes there's more to things that meets the eye. Let's just say that our ancestor was… (opens the watch) Ahead of his time. (Alix gasps)
The class gasped in awe, they knew the watch meant a lot to Alix, but they'd never really thought it was anything special, outside of being a family heirloom.
Now though…
"That is so cool!" Kim said in excitement, turning to Alix who was holding the watch in her hands, toying with it teasingly as she lightly passed over the clasp, not giving it enough pressure to open.
Kim groaned at the blatant teasing, and tried to reach for the watch, only for Alix to shoot up and move out of the way of Kim's arms, a smirk on her face as Kim groaned.
"C'mon Alix! Open it!" Alix laughed at his pleading, and after a moment of thought, flicked it open, hologram flickering to life as the lid released.
The class gasped in awe at seeing it in reality, it was even more impressive in person!
Mr. Kubdel: Of course, I'd understand if you'd rather me buy you a new pair of rollerblades.
Alix: No, Dad! I'm stoked to have it. It's awesome, thank you! (The phone rings)
Mr. Kubdel: Are your friends waiting?
Alix: Yeah, but I don't wanna bail on you. It's cool.
Mr. Kubdel: No, no, go ahead. (Alix stands up and grabs her cap) Now, take good care of it.
Scene: Dupain-Cheng House. Marinette is on her room doing homework.
Tikki: Come on Marinette! You can do it! Just remember the formula. Think, Marinette, think!
Marinette: I might be able to do it if you weren't distracting me so much with your encouraging words! (Tikki giggles)(The phone rings)
Adrien pouted jealously, "At least your kwami does more than tempt you and demand stinky cheese." He muttered, just loud enough for Marinette to hear.
Marinette snickered at his actions and reached over as though she was going to pet him, only to dart her hand up and pat Plagg's head instead. "It's okay Plagg, I'm sorry your Holder doesn't think you're good enough." She smirked teasingly at Adrien, while Plagg preened under Marinette's fingers.
Marinette: Hey Alya. What's up? The what? The bet between Alix and Kim? No, of course I didn't forget! I already made the banner for it! I know everyone's counting on me. In 5 minutes? No sweat. I'm on my way already. Be right there! Eek!
Alya shook her head, "Girl I knew you were lying to me the second you answered the phone, even if I couldn't figure out how you managed to get to Trocadero in five minutes."
Marinette giggled sheepishly, "Well, you're about to find out."
Tikki: But Marinette, you have to wait for Mrs. Chamack to pick up her cake!
Marinette: Gahhh! I've got 20 minutes before she gets here. I told them I'd take care of the banner and they're all counting on me! Besides, Adrien will be there too!
Tikki: You'll never make it to Trocadero on 5 minutes, it's way too far!
Marinette: Not too far for Ladybug. (winks) Tikki, spots on! (Marinette turns into Ladybug. She swings away to the Trocadero, detransforms, arrives just in time and shows everyone her banner. Everyone is delighted with it.)
Alya blinked bewilderedly at the screen. "How did noone notice you, heck, how did I not notice you!" Marinette winked at her teasingly.
"I'm very lucky, Alya."
Adrien: Impressive, Marinette! (winks at Marinette and she giggles in return)
Kim: You all picked the wrong side to cheer on. Looks like Alix isn't even showing up! Probably too chicken to race an extreme athlete like me.
Alix: Spoke too soon, Kim. (Everyone cheers her on.) Your ridiculous bets are over. I'm gonna leave you in the dust, meathead!
Kim: You're no match for me. My neck is bigger than your thigh.
Alya: (Laughs) Is that a good thing?
Kim chuckled sheepishly, "That sounded way better in my head."
Alix laughed at the look on his face, "You think?"
Marinette: (laughs)
Max: Let's review the official rules. 2 laps around the fountains approximately 500 yards. The first one over the lines declared the victor! If Kim triumphs, Alix will relinquish her rollerblades to him. If Alix triumphs, Kim will be prohibited to make another dare for the rest of the school year.
Juleka: We're through with all of those stupid dares!
Ivan: Uh-huh, that's right!
Nathaniel: No more dares!
Max: On your marks, get set...
Alix: Hold up! (Kim falls and the students laugh)
The class erupted into laughter once more.
"Dude you just ate the pavement!" Nino laughed.
Alix simply cackled, but after seeing the slightly downcast expression Kim's face, she stopped and set a hand on his shoulder.
Kim smiled slightly at her show of support and set a hand on Alix's.
Kim: Forfeiting already?
Alix: (Gives her watch to Alya) Hold on to this for me, will ya, Alya? I don't wanna drop it during the race.
Alya: Hold on girl, I can't! I got a...
Alix: Guard it with your life. It's a family heirloom!
Alix groaned slightly, this whole thing could have been avoided if she'd let Alya finish her sentence.
"Hey girl, I'm sorry, I should've just held onto the watch, and not worry about recording the race." Alya said apologetically, Alix waved her off.
"It's cool, I should've let you explain, then I could've have given it to someone else, like Juleka, or Rose, or anyone else." Alix shrugged, "What's done is done, and I don't see any little purple butterflies coming to give me the power to change the past either." Alya smiled at her and gave her a thumbs up.
Alya: (Gives the watch to Marinette) Marinette, take this. I gotta record the race for my blog!
"Although," Alya started, a smirk on her face, "I could have given it to almost anyone other than Marinette and this would have turned out far better than it actually did."
Marinette pouted at her best friend, "Alyaaaaaa!" She whined, Alya simply looked at her with a raised eyebrow.
"Tell me it's not true."
Seeing as she couldn't, Marinette simply settled for sulking into her beanbag.
Max: On your marks, get set...GO!
(Alix and Kim start racing, Kim on foot, Alix on her rollerblades while everyone cheers on)
Marinette: But... she asked you to hold it. I gotta hold up the banner! (Marinette is suddenly pulled to the side and drops the watch, which falls in slow motion until Adrien catches it.)
Marinette winced, "I'm sorry Alix, I could have had someone else hold the banner, or just handed the watch to someone else." Alix rolled her eyes.
"It's cool, you don't need to apologize, neither does Adrien." Alix assured, before looking up towards Chloe, "Now if someone else wanted to apologize…"
Chloe sniffed and looked away, "I already said I had nothing to do with it."
Alix gave a disbelieving snort and looked back at the screen. "Yeah, sure you didn't."
Adrien: Need any help?
Marinette: Uh... yup! Thanks. Gotta be careful! Even if you are amazing.
Adrien: Uh?
Marinette: At... holding things! In your hands. (Everyone is cheering)
"Smooth, Marinette." Alya snickered quietly.
Marinette stuck her tongue out at her.
Max: Last lap!
Alya: Amazing at holding things?
Marinette: (chatters)
Chloé: Adrikins, whatcha got there? Some super old case or something?
Adrien: Careful, it's Alix's!
Chloé: If it's Alix's, it's probably worthless.
Marinette: Give it back to Adrien, Chloé. (Chloé opens the watch and gasps)(Alix and Kim are still racing. They are about to reach the finish line. Chloé accidentally drops the watch onto the racetrack. Alix's rollerblades break it.)
Once again, Marinette, Alya, and Adrien all winced, Chloe simply looked staunchly away from the screen.
Alix: Yeah! Ha ha ha! (Gasps)
Kim: I call a rematch. That false start back there threw me off! Uh...
Alix: (Skates to the broken watch) Did you do this?
Alya: I had to videotape the race, so I gave it to Marinette, but then she had to hold the banner so she gave it to Adrien, then Chloé snatched it from him and dropped it and, uh, then you skated over it.
Alya grimaced, listening to it now, it sounded like she was making excuses, and pushing the blame onto the other three, rather than explaining the situation.
Alix: My old man gave me this for my birthday! This watch is totally a family heirloom!
Marinette: It was an accident!
Adrien: We didn't mean any harm, Alix.
Chloé: As if! I totally had nothing to do with this.
The entire class snorted, or made similar disbelieving noises.
"Just like how Chloe had nothing to do with Evillustrator, Rogercop, Dark Cupid, Horrificator, Kung Food, Reflekta, Vanisher, Princess Fragrance, or Lady Wifi?"Alya said, letting out a scornful laugh. "Yeah, totally not your fault."
Chloe, finally deciding to use some of the political skills her father had instilled in her to use, simply ignored the statement, and continued looking at the screen as though nobody had said a thing.
Adrien shook his head sadly at her actions, wondering where his childhood friend had gone.
Alix: You're all to blame! (Skates away angrily)
Marinette: Alix, wait!
Tikki: Marinette, what about Ms. Chamack's cake?
Marinette: There's still time! Hide, Tikki! (She runs to Alix)
Scene: Hawk Moth's lair.
Hawk Moth: Such disappointment, frustration and negativity... Oh, how it fills my heart with exhilaration. (Turns a butterfly into an akuma)(waves stick in air) Fly away, my little akuma, and evilize her!
Nino looked at the screen with furrowed brows. "This guy needs a therapist, or a padded cell, or something." Marinette and Adrien nodded along with him while the rest of the class either shuddered or made small agreeing noises.
Everytime Hawk Moth showed up, it gave them all flashbacks to their own moments before akumatization, followed by their confused panic whenever they awoke to their heroes standing above them, fist bumping each other triumphantly.
Scene: Dupain-Cheng House. Nadja Chamack is knocking at the door, but no one is there.
Waiter: Bon appetit.
(Tom is about to eat, but his phone rings)
Tom: It's Ms. Chamack. Hello? Yes, I... I know you need your cake right away. Uh, my daughter's home, she must be upstairs. I'll phone her immediately. (Starts calling Marinette)
Adrien looked at Marinette with an amused look on his face. "Shirking your duties, eh Bugaboo?" He smirked, "Here I thought you said you were an innocent little angel."
Marinette simply held a finger up to his mouth. "Shush Kitty."
Adrien's eyes glittered with mischievousness, and before Marinette could register what he was about to do, he licked her finger, causing her to pull it away, then wipe it on his shirt.
"Ew gross! Now I have Cat germs!" Marinette shuddered, "I'll be forced to start making terrible puns!" She exclaimed over dramatically at her now pouting partner.
Scene: The Trocadero.
Marinette: Maybe we could fix it?
Alix: This watch was sick! One of a kind! It can't be fixed!
Marinette: Well, there has to be a way to get it back to the way it was.
Alix: Like how, huh? Go back in time and change the future? When you figure out how to do that, let me know. (Skates away)
Marinette: (Marinette's phone rings; it's her dad.) Uh-oh, this can't be good. Hello, dad...
(The akuma flies to Alix's skates, and possesses her)
"How did I not see that!" Marinette said, her face slack with shock and annoyance at her past self. "The akuma flew right past me!" She groaned silently.
Hawk Moth: Timebreaker. I am Hawk Moth. I'm granting you the power to retaliate against the people who've wronged you, and to go back in time to restore the future. But you must do me a favor in return, when the time is right.
Timebreaker: You got it, Hawk Moth.
Tom: Chamack is outside waiting to take her cake.
Marinette: Uhh... I...I gotta go, dad. Can't keep Ms. Chamack waiting!
Tom: She was listening to music.
Alya nodded, "Well that's a lot more believable than your other excuses, at least."
(Timebreaker skates towards the students)
Adrien: Run!
(Kim tries to escape from the Timebreaker, but she touches him and steals his energy.)
Marinette: Stop, Alix! What are you doing?!
Timebreaker: The name's Timebreaker now. And I'm gonna go back in time and save my watch, using all you punks to do it!
Marinette: Go back in time? What did you do to Kim? Why is he fading?
Timebreaker: I needed his energy. Besides, the dude was a pain anyway with all those bets. He deserves to disappear forever. And so do you! (Skates toward Marinette, but she dodges her. Timebreaker chases Marinette, but she throws her banner in Timebreaker's face. Timebreaker trips and falls.)
Alix shuddered slightly, debating whether or not she should be glad that she didn't remember her time as an akuma. She had basically been murdering her own class!
Kim seemed to have noticed her distress and put a large hand on her shoulder. "It's not your fault Alix, we know you weren't the one in control of your actions."
Marinette: (hiding) We gotta transform, now!
[Transformation Sequence]
Marinette: Tikki, spots on! Yeah! (Marinette turns into Ladybug)
(Timebreaker is about to skate away, but Ladybug catches her with her yo-yo.)
Ladybug: Time out, Timebreaker!
Timebreaker: Please, help me up! I must stop, please, please! (Rose sees her, and takes her hand to help her up.)
Ladybug: Noooo!
Timebreaker: (steals Rose's energy) Hahaha! Sweet Rose! Always thinking of others before herself! (Looks at her time meter) One minute.
Juleka looked even more pale than normal and turned to her best friend with a large amount of emotion on her face. "Rose! What were you thinking?!" Juleka sounded both sad and angry at the same time, causing Rose to stammer slightly.
"I- I don't know! I don't remember this happening! I only remember there being two Timebreakers! Not one!" Juleka grabbed onto Rose protectively, and it wasn't until Rose felt her shaking that she realized Juleka was crying silently.
"I can't lose you Rose, please be more careful." She mumbled, just barely loud enough for Rose to hear. Rose nodded into her best friend's hair.
"I will be Juleka, I promise." The two held onto each other for a moment longer, until Juleka finally sat back up and gave Rose a small smile, which her best friend returned radiantly.
The two turned towards the front and nodded at Marinette, who was now looking just as pale as Juleka had a moment ago. She hesitantly pressed play, and continued watching the episode.
Ladybug: I gotta destroy her akuma before everyone disappears for good! Where on earth is that cat? (Swings away)
Adrien: (Hidden behind a tree) Time to transform!
[Transformation Sequence]
Adrien: Plagg, claws out! (Adrien turns into Cat Noir)
(Mylène runs away from Timebreaker, but she steals Mylène's energy)
Timebreaker: One and a half minutes. You won't be able to stop me where I'm going, Ladybug!
Cat Noir: (touches Timebreaker with his staff) Let me guess. We're all playing a game of tag and you're it?
Timebreaker: Exactly!
Ladybug: Don't let her touch you!
Cat Noir: (dodges Timebreaker) Missed me! Just a second too late.
Marinette slowly sunk into her beanbag, knowing what was coming, and desperately not wanting to watch it.
Adrien looked at her confusedly, after thinking about it for a while once they'd defeated Timebreaker, he figured something must have happened to him in the other timeline, but he didn't think it would be so bad to cause Marinette to look away.
Timebreaker: (sees Alya) He he he he! (Skates towards her and steals her energy)
Ladybug: Nooo!
Alya winced at the sudden vice like grip Marinette had on her arm, and the storm of emotion on her face made Alya shrink back a little.
"Alya! You're supposed to stay away from the akuma!" Alya pulled her arm free of Marinette's grip and gave Marinette an unimpressed look.
"Marinette, I don't remember this either, I remember there being two Timebreakers, so technically, I didn't do this." This didn't make Marinette any calmer though, in fact it possibly made her worse.
"It doesn't matter Alya! You would have done it, and that's just as bad! You're one of my best friends! I know you have to record things for the Ladyblog, but could you please at least try to do it from a safe distance in the future?" She asked desperately, Alya looked conflicted, she could but it would make the quality of her videos go down, and make it harder to tell what was going on, she thought it over, but was interrupted by Adrien picking up on the same line of thought.
"How about this Alya? I'll get you an actual camera for the Ladyblog, so that you can record at a safe distance?" Alya looked at him, slightly flustered at all the worry that was being placed on her shoulders.
"That's really generous of you Adrien, but I couldn't take your money, I've been saving up for a good camera anyways." She could tell by the look on Adrien's face that he wouldn't take no for an answer.
"No Alya, think of it as a personal investment in my friend's safety, okay?" Alya still looked indecisive, but nodded after she saw the hopeful look in Marinette's eye.
Marinette practically folded in on herself in relief when her best friend nodded, and grabbed her in a hug. "Thank you Alya! That makes me feel so much better! I know you'd never abandon the Ladyblog, and I'd never ask you to, but now you'll be at a much safer distance so that I don't have to worry!" She squeezed her friend tighter, "This will make all of our jobs so much easier," Marinette gave a small smirk as she released her friend. "Now imagine just how much more seriously news agencies will take the Ladyblog with a more professional quality."
The perked Alya straight up, and removed most of her regret at taking Adrien's offer.
Cat Noir: Well, she wastes no time, does she?
Ladybug: And the more people she freezes, the more minutes she gets to go farther back in time! Those poor kids frozen in time...They're goners if we don't get that akuma!
This caused most of the class to shudder in fear. Sure, they knew that what was happening was bad, but hearing it said made it so much worse.
(Timebreaker is about to steal Ivan's energy, but Ladybug catches her.)
Ivan: Ahhh!
Timebreaker: Keep your hands to yourself!
Hawk Moth: Now, Timebreaker! Grab her Miraculous! Her earring!
(Timebreaker is about to steal her energy, but Cat Noir sacrifices himself.)
Marinette turned and hid her face in Adrien's chest, holding him to her as tightly as she could manage, her hands balled up into fists that held a large amount of his shirt.
Adrien patted her on the back and felt his clothing slowly become slightly damp, and he realized Marinette was crying. His Lady was crying over him! A wave of guilt crashed over his shoulders and he hugged her tightly, laying his head on hers, reassuring her that he was okay.
That isn't to say he was sorry or anything, His Lady was so much more important than he was, he couldn't purify the akumas, or repair the damage caused by an akuma like his Lady could, and so he would always be the one to jump on the end of the sword, all to protect his Lady, his Princess from harm.
Adrien would have gladly held her there in silence, letting her simply stay until she was ready to continue, but she seemed to want this episode over with, and began blindly reaching for the remote, which Alya silently handed to her.
"Marinette, do you want to stay here?" Adrien asked quietly, murmuring into her ear, "We can go into the kitchen until the episode ends, if you want." Marinette shook her head against his chest.
"No Chaton, I know you want to watch it, so I'll stay, but I can't promise I'll actually watch it." She paused for a moment, her breathing the only thing permeating the silence, before she finally looked up, just enough for her eyes to meet Adrien's.
"Why do you do that, Adrien?" Marinette asked softly, her eyes red and slightly watery, little red rings around them. "Why do you always sacrifice yourself?" Adrien kissed her forehead and hugged her closer.
"Because Marinette, you're more important than I am." He could almost feel the indignant retort coming, and pushed forwards before she could get it out. "No Marinette, listen to me. You are more important than me, you can purify the akumas, and repair the damage they've done, I can't do that, you are the one that saves the day, I just help you get there." Adrien took a breath, steeling himself for what he was about to say. "I can't lose you Marinette." He mumbled just loud enough for her to hear.
Marinette looked at him with wide eyes, and felt herself fall even further in love with him, but she forced that sensation to the back of her mind as she replied. "I can't lose you either Adrien." She hugged him tighter to herself, the embrace desperate, "I couldn't lose you, or Cat when I thought you were separate people, but you're the same, and that makes it even harder." She paused and looked at him with so much emotion that Adrien couldn't tell what all she was feeling.
"My greatest fear has always been you getting hurt and disappearing, only for some other Cat Noir to appear, wearing your costume, but completely different." She looked at him with sorrowful eyes, "I can't be Ladybug without you, Adrien, I can't be Marinette without you. You may think you're less important than I am, but you're important to me, you matter to me. I need you, just as much as Paris needs me, needs both of us!" Marinette stopped for a moment, getting her breathing under control before she looked up at him. "I- I lo- need you Adrien, you, and Cat Noir. I can't imagine life without my kitty, just like I can't imagine my life without my parents, or Tikki, I won't ask you to never do it again, because I know you'll always put me before yourself, whether I like it or not, but can you at least try to find a solution that doesn't end in you getting injured? Please?"
Adrien looked at her with wide eyes, he mattered that much to her? He smiled, feeling genuinely touched at her speech, and hesitated for only a moment longer before answering.
"I'll try My Lady, but if there isn't another solution, then I'll guard you with my life." He said fervently.
Marinette nodded, "That's all I can ask, Chaton." She stared at the screen for a few more moments before leaning heavily into Adrien's side and pressing play, using her partner's shoulder to block out what was happening on screen.
Adrien rubbed her back comfortingly as he settled further into his beanbag.
Ladybug: Cat Noir! Noooo!
Timebreaker: Oh, wow, six minutes in one go! Must have been those nine lives. Gotta go! The past is waiting.
Hawk Moth: Timebreaker! The Miraculous! Take Cat Noir's ring before he disappears!
Ladybug: Go ahead and try!
Adrien smiled at his Lady's fierceness, protecting him and his Miraculous, even when he was unable to do it himself. He squeezed Marinette comfortingly, and she molded into his side almost perfectly.
God, what had he done to deserve such an amazing partner?
Timebreaker: Chill out, Hawk Moth. I have a sick plan!
(Timebreaker is about to skate away. Ladybug catches her with her yo-yo, but she finds herself dragged by Timebreaker. Suddenly, they travel to the past, to the moment where Alix and Kim were racing.)
Ladybug: Whoa, what... just happened? Oh wow, we've gone back in time, haven't we?
Mylene blinked at the screen. "You...came to that conclusion very quickly."
Ivan nodded in agreement, "You were incredibly blase about it as well."
Marinette simply shrugged, not looking up just yet, and her voice couldn't exactly be heard considering her face was currently buried in Adrien's shoulder.
Chloé: Whatcha got there?
Adrien: Careful, it's Alix's!
Chloé: What is this? Some super old case or something? If it's Alix's, it's probably worthless.
Marinette: Give it back to Adrien, Chloé.
Timebreaker: My watch!
Ladybug: Chloé! Put the watch down!
(Chloé breaks the watch)
The class winced as the watch broke again, this was where the events they remembered started.
Timebreaker: Noooo! Ladybug, this time it's your fault! I need more energy. I gotta go further back in time!
Alix: Ladybug. It's all Ladybug's fault!
Hawk Moth: Could this be possible? Do I see double vision in my future? Or should I say double villain? Fly away, my devilish akuma, then join this troubled soul!
Marinette, now that the show had gone back in time to where Adrien hadn't sacrificed himself, finally looked up, and allowed herself to watch the show from here.
Though she did stay leaning against Adrien.
She was going to take advantage of this situation for as long as possible, thank you very much.
Ladybug: Everyone, get out of here! Don't let her touch you!
Adrien: Time to transform.
Marinette: Who are you?
Alya snorted. "Girl, if that had been an imposter, you would have given yourself away immediately!"
Marinette blushed and smiled sheepishly. "Oops?" She offered weakly, Alya simply rolled her eyes.
"Mari, I swear, you're hopeless sometimes."
Ladybug: Uhh, I don't really have time to explain right now, but I'm you from just a few minutes in the future.
Tikki: She's right! I can feel it! She is you from the future!
Marinette looked down at her kwami, "What did you mean, 'feel it', Tikki?" Tikki perked up from her perch on Marinette's lap.
"Oh! Kwami can sense each other! We can feel each other's presence when they're awake, and within a certain distance." Tikki tilted her head to the side, "Wayzz, Master Fu's kwami probably felt Hawk Moth abusing Nooroo's Miraculous, and that's what caused him to give out our Miraculouses." Marinette's brow furrowed.
"Does that mean you've been able to sense Plagg this entire time?" Tikki nodded.
"Yes! I've known he was nearby ever since you took me to school with you, well, took me to school when I wasn't dormant in my Miraculous." She said, scolding, Marinette rubbed her neck sheepishly, "I just didn't know he was right in front of me." Marinette nodded thoughtfully.
Marinette: Crazy!
Ladybug: Listen. I know it seems unbelievable, but trust me, I mean, trust...yourself? Oh, and dad's gonna call me! I mean, you, in two minutes! He won't be happy because Ms. Chamack is waiting for you outside the bakery door!
Marinette felt the same headache she'd gotten during this exchange last time. The tenses were so confusing!
Marinette: The cake... But I, I still have...
Ladybug: Time? That's what I thought too. Ms. Chamack will be early. Just leave now and make sure to take care of the cake. Don't worry, Ladybug can handle this single-handed. (Marinette runs to the bakery) How did I get myself into these crazy situations?
(The two Timebreakers meet each other)
Ladybug: (sees Cat Noir) Cat Noir, I can't explain now, but we got to capture Timebreaker's akuma! Your life depends on it!
Cat Noir: Which life? I've got nine.
Ladybug: I'm serious! The akuma is in her rollerblades. We gotta release it!
Adrien winced, suddenly he realized why Ladybug had been so serious. He squeezed consolingly, "I'm sorry Bugaboo, I didn't know." Marinette simply looked up at him and shook her head.
"It's okay Adrien, you couldn't have known why I was so annoyed." She returned the half hug, her arm wrapping around Adrien's chest, much to the excitement of Alya, who suddenly wished she had her phone with her.
(They jump off the roof and land by the two Timebreakers.) Cat Noir: Am I seeing double all of a sudden?
Ladybug: Another thing I don't have time to explain.
Timebreaker 1: The energy from these two will be enough for both of us to go farther back in time!
Timebreaker 2: Heh, I want my watch back! Let's do it!
Ladybug: Whatever you do, don't let either of them touch you!
Hawk Moth: Get the Miraculous, Timebreaker!
(They start to fight.)
Timebreaker 1: If we were faster, those bozos would be no match for us.
Timebreaker 2: Then let's stock up on more energy first. Then, we'll destroy them! (The Timebreakers skate away. Ladybug and Cat Noir chase them.)
Scene: Bakery. Ms. Chamack sees Marinette running towards her
Ms. Chamack: Oh, hold on. Here she comes now. It's fine, thanks.
Tom: It's all good.
Marinette: Sorry again for making you wait. (closes the door) Hahh…
Chloe raised an eyebrow, "Did she not feel the need to mention the fact that you came from down the street, and not from inside?" She scoffed, "Your lie was almost found out, how careless." Marinette rolled her eyes.
Tikki: Mission accomplished.
Marinette: You mean Mission #1 accomplished, time for Mission #2!
[Transformation Sequence]
Marinette: Tikki, spots on! Yeah! (Marinette turns into Ladybug)
Scene: Trocadero. The Timebreakers are skating, and Ladybug and Cat Noir chase them.
Timebreaker 1: We've got enough speed. Let's go hardcore on Ladybug and Cat Noir!
Timebreaker 2: Once we get the energy from these two...
Timebreaker 1: We'll have enough to go back in time together.
Timebreaker 2: And get our watch!
Max shook his head slightly to dispel his headache from following the two's "twin speak".
Alix rubbed her head slightly as well, seeing two of her was already confusing enough, trying to follow who was who was even worse!
Kim was simply trying to force away the fantasies that two Alix's engendered.
He was failing miserably.
Cat Noir: I thought we were chasing them!
(The Timebreakers are about to steal their energy, but a yo-yo stops them.)
Marinette sighed slightly, if she hadn't been there, then she and Cat Noir would have been frozen in time!
Marinette rubbed her forehead irritably.
The tenses themselves were confusing, trying to use them correctly, plus having both sets of memories made it even worse!
Timebreakers: Hyaaahhh!
Ladybug 1: Hey, you two! Need a hand?
Ladybug 2: Thanks!
Ladybug 1: They're insane on their rollerblades.
Ladybug 2: And unstoppable on the ground!
Ladybug 1: So, what if they were not on the ground?
Adrien tried not to drool, seeing as technically there were now three Ladybugs.
He almost considered trying to get Alix akumatized again in order to live out his wonderful fantasies.
Cat Noir: Two Ladybugs? I'm in heaven!
Timebreaker 1: Change of plan. We gotta go back in time now. There'll be less of them!
Timebreaker 2: I'm down.
Hawk Moth: Don't fail me this time!
(The Timebreakers skate away)
Ladybugs: They're planning to go back in time again! Lucky Charm! (A bicycle lock and a traffic cone appear) Any ideas?
Cat Noir: While you two figure it out, I'll try to buy you some time.
(Ladybug's lucky vision detects an ice cream sign)
Ladybug 1: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Ladybug 2: Of course!
Cat Noir: (hides behind a wall) Cataclysm! (uses his Cataclysm to break the wall)
Timebreakers: Huh? (They skate back, and see Ladybug)
Timebreaker 1: Let's freeze her on her way past!
(Ladybug uses the bicycle lock to tie the Timebreakers' legs, while the other Ladybug uses the traffic cone and the ice cream sign to make a ramp.)
Timebreaker: We're going too fast! We can't stop!
(The Timebreakers get launched by the ramp)
Max stared confusedly at the screen. "If there had only been one Ladybug, then would you have still had the same plan, or would your Lucky Charm have been altered to something more appropriate?" He questioned, sounding highly confused.
Marinette looked equally as confused as she tried to think it over, her nose scrunched up cutely as she thought. "I….don't know…" She looked down at her lap, "What would happen Tikki?"
This time the kwami tried to figure it out, but didn't let on to her confusion, instead she simply shrugged her arms and looked up at her Holder. "I don't know Marinette, even I don't understand the full power, or the sentience of the magic behind Lucky Charm." Tikki frowned slightly, "I'm sorry Marinette."
Marinette picked up her kwami with one hand, scooping her into her palm, and nuzzled her lightly. "It's no problem Tikki, maybe we can figure it out together sometime. Okay?" Tikki nodded, smiling now from the affection.
Max bit down a scream of inarticulate rage. "I don't understand how your powers work, and it is very vexing!" He said agitatedly, Plagg took this moment to fly out of Adrien's hair and into Max's line of sight.
"We're godlike beings who turn your teenaged friends into magical superheroes, who are currently trying to stop a magical supervillain who wants to steal their magical jewelry, by improperly using another godlike being who transforms him into a magical supervillain." Plagg shook his head, "And you're annoyed because you can't figure out how one of their magical superpowers work?" With a smirk, Plagg flew back into his Holder's hair, snickering all the way.
Adrien sighed exasperatedly, "I'm sorry about him Max, sometimes Plagg just doesn't know when to quit." He looked back at his friend, only to see Max sitting completely still, giving the screen a thousand yard stare, his eye twitching slightly.
Kim waved a hand in front of Max's face concernedly, "Max? Hellloooooo? Anyone home?" He frowned, "I think Plagg broke him, Adrien." Kim suddenly smirked as an idea came to him. "Hey Max, Sabrina wants to go on a date with you!" He yelled loudly, causing the girl in question to blush furiously, Chloe to scoff, and Max to suddenly look around frantically.
"Wh-What?! I- I have no idea where to take her, or what to wear!" He began freaking out, mumbling about what the acceptable level of romance on a first date was, and the facts and figures of how well dressed is too well dressed, and generally flying into a frenzy before he saw Kim barely holding back laughter.
"You tricked me." He said flatly, light glinting off his glasses dangerously.
Kim shrugged, "I was just trying to keep you from staying dead to the world, Max, it's no big deal."
Max huffed angrily, "Except for the fact you just shouted out my crush to the entire class!" He shouted, causing Sabrina, who was still trying to accept the fact that someone had a crush on her, to blush even further, and Kim to rub his neck apologetically.
"Sorry Max, I was just trying to help." He said, his voice dropping from its usual high volume.
Max nodded, "Apology accepted," he smirked evilly, "after I do this." Max suddenly stood and cleared his throat as Kim watched, confused. "Lê Chiến Kim has a crush on Alix Kubdel." He announced loudly, causing Alix to smile triumphantly, and Kim to turn very interesting shades of red.
"I knew it!"Alix shouted, fist pumping the air. She jumped out of her seat and walked down the aisle, smirking at the boy. "You have a crush on me, huh?" Kim nodded embarrassedly, it was a good look on him, she thought. "Since when?"
Kim drew himself up, looking down at the girl, "Not long after I turned into Dark Cupid actually." He mumbled, causing Alix to smile even wider.
"Huh, funny, it was the same for me, so" she said casually, as though discussing the weather, "You, me, the football game on Sunday? You in?"
Kim's face lit up, "You bet!" He turned towards Max, who was watching the whole thing in bewilderment.
"What just happened?" He asked, Rose squealed and answered him.
"Alix just asked out Kim, and he said yes!" Rose looked even happier than Kim and Alix at the prospect, Juleka shook her head fondly at her best friend's antics.
Marinette smiled widely and looked up at the class, "As happy as I am for the new couple, and believe me, I am, can we please finish this episode?" The four of them all nodded, some more sheepishly than others.
Timebreakers: Waahhhhh!
Ladybug: Now! (The two Ladybugs use their Yo-yos to catch the two Timebreakers, and two of their skates fall off)
Ladybugs: (they break the skates) No more evil doing for you, little akuma. Time to de-evilize! (They catch the akuma.) Gotcha! (They release them.) Bye bye, little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug! (Everything turns back to normal.) Pound it! (The two Ladybugs become one, the watch is fixed, and Timebreaker is turned back into Alix.)
Adrien looked slightly disappointed as the two Ladybugs merged. Which Marinette noticed as she smacked him playfully on the head. "I know what you're thinking about, you alley cat, and you better stop." Nino didn't catch on immediately to what Marinette was referring to, but as soon as his best friend started blushing, he did.
"Adrien, you perv!" He called out teasingly, causing him to blush even more.
Alya cackled in delight at the scene.
Alix: Huh?
Ladybug: Here. I think this is yours? (Gives Alix the watch)
Alix: Sweet! How did you fix it? Thank you! I should never have given it to someone else to look after. It was my responsibility. My bad.
Ladybug: Responsibility isn't something to be taken lightly. I should know.
Alix: You're totally right. I'll be more careful next time for sure. Thanks, Ladybug.
Alix nodded at the screen, once again taking the lesson to heart.
"Now if only Marinette could remember that one." Tikki said teasingly, causing Marinette to blush.
Cat Noir: I was just getting used to having two Ladybugs around.
Ladybug: But now, you're gonna get used to no Ladybugs around. Gotta split before I change back. (Swings away)
Cat Noir: Ahhh... She'll fall for me someday. It's just a matter of time.
Adrien smiled widely and squeezed his Lady happily. "I was right!" He crowed loudly.
Marinette rolled her eyes, "I'll have to get back to you on that one." She said coyly, "Can't let your ego get too much bigger, after all."
"My Lady!" He gasped, an odd mix between pleasure and indignance.
Hawk Moth: You slipped by me this time, Ladybug and Cat Noir. But one day, past, present or future, you will be destroyed! And I'll have your Miraculouses! I will be UNSTOPPABLE! Mwahahaha!
Scene: Bakery. Marinette's parents have arrived from their anniversary dinner.
Marinette: Huh? Hey! So, did you have a nice anniversary?
Tom: We sure did. Although, it was a close call.
Marinette: Huh? Oh, yeah! Hehehe. Ms. Chamack. I'm so sorry that I kept her waiting.
Sabine: Next time, please wait for the customer in the bakery and not in your room, listening to your loud music!
Marinette: Got it. I promise I won't screw up next time.
Tom: Good, cause Mom's right. There's only one Marinette, and we're counting on her. (winks)
(Marinette and her parents share a big hug.)
THE END.
"Awww!" Rose cooed at the screen, "Your family is adorable!"
Marinette smiled at the girl, "Thanks Rose, they're the best!" She said happily, Marinette picked up the remote after waiting a few seconds for anyone to go to the concessions table or the restroom.
As soon as she was sure everyone was satisfied, she leaned back into Adrien and sighed blissfully, picking up the remote and reading the next episode in line.
"The next episode is…"
A/N: Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
I originally wrote Marinette saying ¨I- I love you Adrien, you and Cat Noir", but then I wrote that bit between Alix and Kim, and that would have been upstaged by Adrinette, so I had to move it to a later chapter. :(
I figured since Marinette was already emotional from seeing Cat sacrifice himself for her, which was already bad when she didn't know who he was, that knowing it was also the other most important boy in her life would make it even worse.
Also, as much as Ladybug might rebuff Cat Noir, I like to think that if she lost her Kitty Cat, she would seriously consider giving up her Miraculous if she was expected to work with someone with the same powers, the same name, but completely different. I don't think she could handle it.
Also, one last quick little thing, though I had Alix say football. I feel I should clarify, if only to stop people from asking why french kids would go to a Football game. I meant the sport that Americans call Soccer. Not American Football.
Their first date is to a soccer game.
I thought it was fitting.
Anyways, I shall see you next time!