Good evening Miraculars! I want to apologize for how long it has taken me to post it. Something about it felt... off... mainly because I wanted to give y'all more story in this chapter. However, with the way the story is flowing, I have to accept that this is a smaller chapter. I hope you enjoy it regardless.

Fun quick story though: I was wearing a Ladybug sweatshirt I had made (just a comfy version of the top have of Ladybug's costume) and someone (an ADULT!) at a restaurant I was in asked if I watched Miraculous! It made me SO happy!

Ok; back to your regularly scheduled programming:

Meanwhile…

"Mayura, I feel negative emotions. This would be a good time to practice your powers. We need you to grow stronger if we are to succeed…"

A womanly figure joined Hawkmoth by the open window. "I agree my dear. What shall we do with him?"

Back at the School…

Once Chloe was a safe enough distance away, she opened her handbag for Pollen to fly out. "Okay. My first akuma. What should I do?"

"This is a good opportunity for the next quality of a True Hero: Patience. I know you are eager to see battle," Pollen looped around Chloe's head. "However, you still require training. Taking a breath to see things from a fresh perspective will do you good as a hero and in your civilian life. For now, help with the crowd control and keeping everyone safe. Are you ready, My Queen?"

"I guess…" Chloe wanted to be of more help, but deep down she knew the kwami was right. "Let's give it a shot. Pollen, BUZZ ON!"

xXx

"Mar-Ladybug!" Ladybug turned at the sound. Chat Noir and Rena Rouge appeared to help. "Sorry. Still not used to that." Rena panted. "Who was akumatized?" The spotted heroine pointed to the ground below.

"It was the taco vendor from school; the one trying to get everyone to try the Mexican version? I think he finally became frustrated that no one gave it a chance. Now, he's become…"

"I AM EL CAMPESINO! You hoity-toity French refuse to try my amazing tacos! Now, you will be FORCED to like them! HAHAHAHAHA!"

The super trio exchanged a weary glance. "Okay. I've seen enough." Chat slung his extended baton across his shoulders. "What's the plan, Bugaboo?"

"Rena Rouge, since you're still getting the hang of things, you can help with crowd control and getting people to safety." Ladybug saw her friend deflate a little at the command but perked up immediately.

"You can count on me, LB!" The Fox jumped from the roof to begin her mission.

Ladybug turned to Chat. "Chat, you and I will," She was cut short by a quick kiss.

Chat grinned. "Hi."

"Hi." Despite trying to remain professional, Ladybug could feel a rush of heat to her cheeks. "Now is not the time, Kitty. We need to find El Campesino's akuma."

xXx

"Everyone this way! Please keep calm. Ladybug and Chat Noir will defeat the akuma shortly." Rena Rouge beckoned the bystanders to a street that lead to a safer area. "Right now, you all need to evacuate the area." Man, I wish I could be getting footage for the LadyBlog. This would be a great vantage point of the fight!

"Thank you for helping keep our city safe!" A kindly old woman shook Rena's gloved hand as her son lead her away. The girl sighed. As much fun as that would be, I am doing my job.Her foxlike ears twitched at the sound of an explosion. Hopefully soon I can get in on some of the action!Rena's ears twitched again; however, this time it wasn't an explosion. It was a voice.

"It's okay, sweetie. We'll find your mother. What does she look like again?" Rena turned to see a girl in a yellow and black striped super suit attempting to comfort a crying child.

"Need some help?" Rena ran to the duo, but not before another shout reached her.

"Look out!" All three bodies were slammed into the pavement by Chat Noir. Anthropomorphic tacos lunged for where the girls had just been standing. Chat immediately leapt to his feet, breaking the taco shells with his baton. "Something's different about this akuma! These… tacolings… aren't victims. They appeared after the taco vendor was akumatized."

The new hero pulled a spinning top from her waist as she began fighting the taco beings to protect the child who clung desperately to her. "Then are there any direct victims of the akuma?"

"I don't know. Ladybug saw El Campesinowith some kind of rocket launcher; whatever he's hitting them with is sending them into eating frenzies." Chat whacked a tacoling that was about to chow down on Rena Rouge's leg. "We need to get back to LB and help her find this guy's akuma." He glanced at the striped girl. "We'll need all of the help we can get."

Once again, I am writing as I go now, so I thank you again for your patience during the creative process.

STAY CREATIVE!