Chapter 19: Santa Claws
Hey everyone, the holidays are coming up and I'm happy to present my version of the Miraculous Ladybug Christmas special. Happy Holidays and I hope you like it. Please Review and Enjoy.
It was Christmas Eve in Paris and all was peaceful as Marinette, Manon and Alya were making their way through the snow to Marinette's bakery where Marinette's parents were inside making Christmas logs. Alya looks over to see a Christmas donation bin with cut outs of Ladybug, Cat Noir and Silver Claw.
Mom and Dad, I'll help you in the bakery. To hand out Christmas logs to all my friends you see. Merry Christmas Alya and your family
"Thanks, my BFF! Same to you three
Alix and her dad, Merry Chirstmas to you
Tom, Sabine, Marinette. Happy Holidays too
Rose and Juelka, gifts for you? You bet
"Merry Christmas to you." Rose smiles.
"Merry Christmas Marinette." Juelka said.
Manon, Merry Christmas and Nadia. Merry Christmas Nino, Sam and Sabrina
"Merry Christmas Chlo—" Marinette stops as Chloe and her father entered the bakery.
"Do you want a photo?" Chloe asks.
"Marinette, it's Christmas." Her mom said.
"Merry Christmas Chloe." Marinette whispers.
"Could you repeat that? I didn't hear you." Chloe smirks.
Merry Christmas Chloe!
"Chloe it's Christmas." Mayor Bourgeois said.
"Merry Christmas Marinette!" Chloe sang before leaning in to whispers. "I still hate your guts, don't you forget." She said before walking out.
Finally Adrien's bodyguard Gorilla walks in the door causing Marinette to gasp.
"The present! I'll be right back!" Marinette said rushing to her room.
As he walked out with the Christmas log Marinette came running after him.
"Wait! If you don't mind could you uh give this to Adrien and wish him a Merry Christmas from me?" Marinette asks holding out a wrapped present.
He takes the gift and gets in the car.
"I hope Adrien has a good Christmas." Marinette smiles thinking about him.
Meanwhile at Adrien's house he and Natalie were decorating the Christmas tree.
"Check it out Natalie, do you think he'll like the decorations?" Adrien asks as his bodyguard walk in the house. "He should be down here already. Did you call him?"
"Perhaps we should give him a few more minutes." Natalie suggests.
"What's the point? He's not coming." Adrien was about to walk away when his bodyguard hands him Marinette's gift. "Thank you. Merry Christmas both of you." Adrien said walking to his room causing Natalie to sigh.
In Gabriel's office he was looking at the painting of his wife when he heard a knock at the door.
"Yes?"
The door opens to reveal Natalie.
"I can imagine how difficult this must be for you sir, but it's Adrien's first Christmas without his mother I really think—"
"You're right. I'll go see him. I just need a little more time." He said.
"Of course." Natalie said leaving.
In Adrien's room Adrien was sitting on his bed. "He's still only thinking of himself. I just want this horrible day to be done with. I hate Christmas! Plagg, claws out!" Adrien said in frustration as his ring glows transforming him into Cat Noir.
Little did he know Marinette's gift was still strapped to his side as Cat Noir left his room and into the snowy night in Paris.
It's Christmas in Paris, all is cheery and bright,
But I am all alone tonight.
Families are together with their gifts by their side;
Only Cat Noir's alone tonight.
There's no warmth for me, no tenderness for me,
I'm alone like a cat in the night.
I'm a sad lonely kitty, won't anyone take pity?
Cat Noir is alone tonight.
Cat Noir is alone tonight.
No one cares about me, if I'm lost or I'm found,
Then I'm just like a cat in the night!
I'll take your symbol of joy and burn it to the ground.
I'm the vengeful cat of the night.
I'm the vengeful cat of the night.
Cat Noir rushes towards a giant Christmas tree in the middle of town ready to strike it down. "Cataclysm!"
Black energy surrounds his hand as he was about to destroy the tree when an image of his mother's smiling face appears in his mind. "I can't do it! I can't do it!" Looking around he slams Cataclysm onto a billboard destroying it.
I'm cold and alone, I don't want to be in pain
All that anger was all in vain
I need to go back home to try and find a way
Tomorrow will be a brand new day
"Let's go home now. Plagg, claws out." Cat Noir said as he transformed back into Adrien, but when he did Plagg collapsed in the snow. "Plagg? Plagg?"
I wish that I could help you, to assist your transformation
But I can't Adrien, don't you see?
I'm tired and distressed, I've got nothing to digest
I'm weak and I'm running on empty
"Plagg? Plagg, what have I done? Wait. I'll help you." Adrien rummages around when he feels Marinette's gift. Opening it he finds the gift to be a beautifully crafted Santa Hat. Looking at it he sees the card and opens it. "Merry Christmas. Signed Marinette. She's so awesome. Don't worry Plagg you're gonna be just fine." Adrien said when he heard a bell ringing. "Do you hear that Plagg? It's Christmas. Merry Christmas Plagg."
"Merry Christmas Adrien." Plagg said as they left.
Meanwhile a few blocks away Sam was walking out of a store with two bags in his hands.
"Thanks again and Merry Christmas." Sam said walking away. "Only one gift to go." Sam said as Faang popped out of his coat.
"I hope we can hurry back soon Sam, it's getting cold." Faang shivered.
"I know Faang, but I need to find the perfect gift." Sam said as he was window shopping.
"Why is it so important?" Faang asks.
It's Christmastime in Paris, there's lots and lots of snow
It glitters like a Christmas card picture everywhere I go
People spreading Christmas joy far and near
Because they all know that it's the best holiday of the year
It's my first Christmas since moving here, but how could I have known
That in such short of a time, this city would come to feel like home
I've already made so many new friends, like Adrien and Marinette
I'm so happy here with them and parents...and yet...
It's Christmastime in Paris, snow is falling from above
But I still need to find the perfect gift for Alya, the girl that I love
As Sam passes by a store, he notices something in the window and smiles. "It's perfect." He said walking into the store.
At Adrien's house his father was making his way up to Adrien's room with a present. "Adrien." He walks only to find an open window and no sign of his son. "Adrien? Adrien!"
Natalie and the Gorilla run in. "Find him immediately! Immediately!"
The Gorilla grabs the car and drives off while Natalie rushes to the phone.
"Hello. Yes. Merry Christmas." She said.
"No mam he's not at my house." Nino said.
"He's not at home?" Alya said on her phone.
"What happened?" Sam said arriving at his house and putting his gifts down.
"He's been kidnapped. No joke." Kim said to Max over the phone.
Sabrina and her dad get into a police car. "Don't worry Sabrina, we'll find him."
At Marinette's house they had just found out the news.
"Kidnapped? I'm sure there's an explanation." Sabine said.
"We better look around the neighborhood, the presents can wait. You coming Marinette?" Tom asks.
"I'm not feeling to well. I'll stay here." Marinette said going up stairs and letting out Tikki. "Quick we have to find Adrien. Tikki, spots on!" Marinette's earrings glow as she transforms into Ladybug.
"Faang, Teeth Out!" Sam said as his bracelet glows transforming him into Sliver Claw.
From their houses both heroes leave in search of their friend.
Meanwhile in the snow streets of Paris Adrien was making his way through the snow trying to find food for Plagg.
"Don't worry Plagg I'll find you something. But I'm not sure if it'll be camembert." Adrien said when he heard a ho ho ho. Looking over, he saw a Santa presenting gifts to a family.
"No need to grab children. Santa Claus has gifts for everyone." He said handing two kids presents.
"These gifts are lame. And I bet this is totally fake." The girl said pulling his beard to reveal it was real.
"Hey! Easy on the beard." Santa said as the kids threw snowballs at him.
"Now way you're the real Santa Claus." The boy mocked.
"Hey what's wrong with you?" Adrien said walking over. "Even if he's not real how do you think the real Santa would feel?" Adrien helps the Santa up.
"He's right kids. Say sorry right now." Their father said.
"Sorry Santa." They said.
"Its no big deal children. Merry Christmas." Santa said as they walked away.
"I'm sorry sir, are you okay?" Adrien asks handing Santa back his hat.
"Don't worry I'm a tough old Santa. By the way, what are doing out this late at night? Are you lost?" Santa asks.
Adrien had a tough time answering when suddenly Santa put a blanket over his shoulders.
"You're not exactly dressed for cold weather. Here I have some hot cocoa left over." He smiles.
"Thanks sir, it doesn't get much better than that." Adrien smiles when Plagg clears his throat. "Except maybe a slice of camembert."
"Oh, you're in luck. I've got some sandwich left over. This is the smelliest cheese ever." Santa said handing Adrien a piece.
"Hmm delicious." Adrien said handing it to Plagg when Santa wasn't looking.
Sitting in his sleigh Adrien and Santa each have cup of cocoa.
"So, you're not lost then, I hope." Santa asks.
"It's my first Christmas without my mom sir. And my father…" Adrien frowns.
"Doesn't know how to move on? I understand, but he's probably worried about you. Why don't you go home?" Santa suggests as Adrien nods in agreement. "Fantastic! That's what Christmas is all about, families together. I'll take you there on my sleigh." Santa puts on his hat only to reveal it was soaked from the snow.
Adrien chuckles as he whispers to Plagg to hide in his jacket. "Alright but first you have to wear this." Adrien hands him his Santa hat. "The friend who made this for me would want you to have this."
"A present? For me?" Santa said surprised.
"Everyone deserves a Christmas present." Adrien smiles.
"Thanks a lot, son." Santa said putting the hat on and starting his sleigh.
Meanwhile as all of Adrien's friends searched the town for him Ladybug arrives at the large Christmas tree Cat Noir almost destroyed and notices the destroyed sign.
There is only one thing this kind of damage can bring:
Cat Noir's Cataclysm, am I right?
And look this gift wrap too, it's an important clue
It's from my present to Adrien tonight.
Adrien disappears and Cat Noir steps in,
He must be working to protect him.
My only explanation, my speculation,
Is that some supervillain is after Adrien!
It's a good thing I'm here, I'll protect him without fear.
This boy that I secretly love.
And with all of my might, I'll save you tonight!
You're the boy that I secretly love.
If you never know it's true, I'll be there for you.
You're the boy that I secretly love.
But what would you do, if you knew what's true?
That's why I so secretly love you.
"Who could possibly be akumatized on Christmas Eve?" Ladybug asks herself.
"Ladybug!" Looking up Ladybug saw Silver Claw jumping down to her. "What happened here?"
"I think Cat Noir fought someone. Look over there, footsteps." Ladybug points.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Silver Claw asks as they follow them.
In the streets of Paris Santa and Adrien were almost to his house.
"How about you sir? Where will you be celebrating Christmas?" Adrien asks.
"Me? I have all of Paris. The whole world even. Ho, ho, ho." Santa smiles.
"All by yourself huh? Okay here's what we're gonna do. Take me back home and have Christmas with us. Bring the Christmas spirit back into our house." Adrien suggests.
"Alright, but I can't stay long. Santa's very bust at Christmas time." Santa said.
"Thank you." Adrien smiles as they arrive at his house.
Walking up Adrien rings the doorbell and a security camera pops out.
"Adrien is that you?" His father said when the camera moves to Santa. "Who are you?"
"Isn't it obvious? I'm Santa Claus." Santa said.
"Really now? That would make me the Easter Bunny. You're here for money, aren't you? I'll get my bodyguard to deal with you." Gabriel said.
"No, you're wrong father!" Adrien said.
"He's not." They turn around to see Ladybug and Silver Claw.
"Your father has the right idea. He's a super villain under Hawk Moth's control." Ladybug said.
"Wait? A Santa Claus?" Silver Claw raises an eyebrow.
"You're all totally crazy!" Santa panics as he runs to his sleigh, but Ladybug throws her yoyo.
"Ladybug stop! He's not akumatized." Adrien said.
"I know an akumatized victim when I see one." Ladybug said turning to Adrien.
Getting in his sleigh Santa races off.
"You're safe now. Get home." Silver Claw said as he and Ladybug raced after Santa.
"Ladybug, Silver Claw no! Plagg." Adrien said about to transform when the gate opens.
"Adrien." He turns to see Natalie and the Gorilla walking to him.
Racing through the streets Ladybug throws her Yoyo yanking Santa out of his sleigh and onto the ground.
"Hey that really hurts you know!" Santa said in anger.
Little did they know at his unknown location Hawk Moth saw the whole thing.
"Ah, without even knowing it you've given me the best gift ever, Ladybug! An innocent man wrongly accused, and the spirt of Christmas is broken." Hawk Moth laughs as he turns a butterfly into an Akuma. "Fly away my little Akuma. You have all that you need to evilise this Santa!"
The Akuma flies out the window towards its target.
At his house Adrien ran up the stairs.
"Where are you going Adrien?" Natalie asks.
"To my room of course. Since father isn't celebrating Christmas." Adrien said.
"Of course, he is. He came to see you, but you'd gone out. I'll tell him you're waiting for him, but this time make sure you stay in your room." Natalie said as the Gorilla walks up to Adrien.
"Alright." Adrien sighs.
Back with Ladybug, Santa and Silver Claw.
"Oh man this a huge misunderstanding." Silver Claw said in a panicked tone.
"Wait, you're not a supervillain?" Ladybug asks.
"Young lady I think you two have been reading way too many comic books." Santa said getting up.
"We are sorry!" Silver Claw said.
"Here let me help." Ladybug said.
"No thank you! You two have done enough!" Santa said leaving to his sleigh making the two heroes feel horrible as they left. "No one respects the spirit of Christmas anymore."
Suddenly the Akuma flies into his hat.
"Well, I believe in you. Santa Claws, I am Hawk Moth. They wrongly accused you of being a supervillain, so that's what you'll get to be from now on. In exchange since I've been good enough all year long, I'm gonna ask you for three gifts. The Miraculouses of Ladybug, Silver Claw and Cat Noir." Hawk Moth said telepathically.
"I shall deliver. Merry Christmas Hawk Moth." Santa said as he and his entire sleigh were akumatized.
As Ladybug and Silver Claw land on a rooftop they suddenly heard a loud engine.
"Ladybug! Silver Claw!" Looking down they saw Santa Claws had green skin, his beard had many pointed tips and horses had turned into dark looking reindeer.
You think you can get away with making fun of me?
You think you can get away with accusing me?
I am Santa Claws!
I'm a rebel with a cause!
I'll punish and I'll give you a fright!
Have a horrible Christmas night!
Santa Claws throws a present into the air and a swarm of bats flew at the two heroes allowing Santa Claws to fly off into the air.
"This night just gets crazier." Silver Claw said as they chased after him.
In Adrien's room he was trying to play video games while his bodyguard watched over him but couldn't because he was worried about Santa when suddenly Santa Claws appeared through the windows.
"Ho, ho, ho!" Santa Claws said.
"Santa Claus?" Adrien said in shock.
"Not exactly." He smirks.
I am Santa Claws!
I'm a rebel with a cause!
I'll punish and I'll give you a fright!
Have a horrible Christmas night!
Santa throws a present and out from it a box of spiders come out scaring his bodyguard away.
"I'll do you no harm Adrien. I'm in your debt. You gave me a present and that I will not forget. In fact, I'll avenge you! I'll avenge us two!" Santa Claws said.
"No, wait!" Adrien said as Santa left.
"This will be a Christmas of Revenge!" Santa Claws declared.
Adrien looks to see his bodyguard had left the room and grins. "Plagg, claws out!"
At Le Grand Paris Hotel Mayor Bourgeois had laid out a ton of presents for Chloe.
"Santa Claus has come this year my sweet Chloe." Mayor Bourgeois said when Santa Claws flies in.
"Horrible Christmas everyone!"
I am Santa Claws!
I'm a rebel with a cause!
I'll punish and I'll give you a fright!
Have a horrible Christmas night!
Santa Claws throws a present into the air and from it multiple cockroaches land all over Chloe and her presents.
"Horrible Christmas Everyone!" Santa Claws said leaving the hotel.
Down the street Ladybug and Silver Claw spot him and chase after him.
"Looks like it's just the three of us Santa Claws." Ladybug said.
"Make that the four of us, milady." Cat Noir said appearing next to them.
"Where have you been?" Silver Claw asks.
"What happened to Adrien?" Ladybug asks.
"It's uh long story. Cats have their secrets too." Cat Noir said.
Jumping up the three heroes land on the back part of the sleigh.
"Who's gonna deliver presents to children now, Santa Claws?" Cat Noir asks.
"No more presents! No Christmas spirit! You should have been gooder!" Santa Claws throws a present at Cat Noir which explodes knocking him off the sleigh.
"But I've been good all year!" Cat Noir yells as he fell.
"Not good enough apparently." Ladybug said as she jumped off and grabbed Cat Noir. "Silver Claw!" Ladybug throws her Yoyo and Silver Claw catches it.
"Sorry not enough room on this sleigh." Silver Claw turns to see Santa Claws kick him off, but Silver Claw grabs onto the rails at the bottom of the sleigh while trying to hold onto the Yoyo. "Up for a little sleigh ride?" The three heroes cringe as they held on for dear life as Santa flies recklessly through the skies.
"Don't you need a license to fly one of those things?!" Cat Noir asks.
"Guys I can't hold this for much longer!" Silver Claw yells.
"Got it. Cat Noir you and Silver Claw deal with Santa Claws I'll deal with the Sleigh." Ladybug said.
Mustering up all his strength Silver Claw swings the yoyo launching both Cat Noir and Ladybug into the air and onto the sleigh.
"We are so gonna be on the naughty list for this." Silver Claw said drawing his sword while Cat Noir drew his staff.
Santa throws up a present and out appears a sword.
"Uh I think that was supposed to be your gift." Cat Noir said as he charges at them swinging the sword.
Silver Claw and Cat Noir block it and push Santa backwards as they engage in a sword fight. Meanwhile Ladybug swung onto the back of his reindeer causing them to steer uncontrollably causing Santa Claws to fall off his sleigh.
Gasping Silver Claw and Cat Noir grab his hands and pull him up.
"Thank you." Santa Claws grins before throwing both of them overboard.
"Ladybug!" Cat Noir and Silver Claw yelled.
"Not again." Ladybug jumps off the reindeer and grabs their hands before throwing her yoyo. As they swing off a lamppost the three heroes fly into the air towards an open window where Alya was holding her phone up to record this before they fell into her house.
"Ladybug, Silver Claw, and Cat Noir? Now that's a Christmas scoop. Anything you'd like to say for the Ladyblog?" Alya asks.
"Uh thanks for letting us drop in." Silver Claw said as he noticed a present under the tree to Sam love Alya with a heart on it causing him to smile.
"Ho, ho, ho." Santa Claws said flying away.
Cat Noir jumps up onto the railing and was about to pursue when Ladybug grabs him. "Wait. This isn't going to work. Lucky Charm!" Ladybug throws her yoyo into the air and from it a large box appears.
"I hope it's not telling us to move to another city." Cat Noir said.
Ladybug looks around and comes up with a plan. "I need tape, scissors and wrapping supplies. Do you guys have them?" Ladybug asks.
"In there." Alya points.
Ladybug grabs a sticky note and writes something down and gives it to Cat Noir.
"My Christmas list. Head to the Dupain Chang bakery and grab these. Meet me at the Eiffel tower." Ladybug said.
"You got it." Silver Claw nods.
"I've always dreamed of being your Santa Claus, milady." Cat Noir said as they left.
"Don't worry Christmas will be back to normal shortly." Ladybug said getting her supplies and leaving.
"Go get'em Lady Claus." Alya cheers.
At the Eiffel Tower Santa Claws was flying towards it when he notices something dangling. Flying towards it he sees that it was a present with a drawing of him on it.
"It's me?" Santa Claws gasps as Cat Noir and Silver Claw were singing to him with what looked like Ladybug standing behind them.
Santa, you're the winner,
We stand down and surrender.
We fear you have defeated us,
So we give you our Miraculous.
But beforehand,
Here is a gift for you.
'Cause on Christmas,
Even you have a right to that, too.
"A present? For me?" Santa Claws asks.
"Don't listen to them! It has to be a trap!" Hawk Moth said telepathically.
Rebel with a cause,
You give us so much fright!
We all have the right to a present
On Christmas night.
Santa reaches for the gift when the wind blows towards Ladybug knocking her down revealing her to be the Cardboard cutout from the bakery while the real one jumps out of the box.
"Merry Christmas!" Ladybug said as she threw her yoyo tying him up.
The reindeer try to escape but Silver Claw jumps in front of them. "Moon Call!" Silver Claw's bracelet glows as he releases a sonic howl blowing the reindeer and Santa Claws towards Cat Noir.
"Cataclysm!" Cat Noir's ring glows as he jumps towards the sleigh and grabs Santa's hat making it turn black and hands it to Ladybug. "Merry Christmas, milady."
"Nice kitty." Ladybug blows what's left of the hat away releasing the Akuma. "No more evil doing for you little Akuma. Time to de-evilise!" Ladybug throws her yoyo capturing the Akuma and turning it back into a butterfly. "Gotacha. Bye bye, little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug!" Ladybug throws the box into the air and undoes all the damage and turns Santa's sleigh to normal and brings it to ground level.
"Pound it." The three heroes said.
At his unknown location Hawk Moth was furious.
"Ladybug, Cat Noir, Silver Claw! Go ahead and enjoy your Christmas this time! But we'll see who gets the best presents next Christmas." Hawk Moth vows.
Back at Adrien's place Adrien was talking to his father.
"Adrien, you understand I can't have you disappearing like that. I couldn't bear the thought of losing you." Gabriel said.
Adrien frowns when suddenly the door bell rings. Natalie looks to see who it was and smiles. "I think it's for you." Natalie said.
At the front door Adrien was surprised to see Sam, Marinette, Alya and the all his other friends and family outside. "I informed everyone that Adrien made it home safe and sound. Seems they were all worried about their friend." Natalie said.
"Can they father? It's Christmas." Adrien asks.
"Very well. Come on in." Gabriel nods.
In the main room all of them were sitting a long table for Christmas dinner. "Merry Christmas to all." They all sang.
"Merry Christmas mom." Adrien smiles looking at a painting of him with his mother and father.
After the party Sam walked Alya and her family back to her house.
"Uh Alya. I got you something." Sam said holding out a gift for her.
Alya gasps as she opens it to reveal a cellphone skin but on the back was a photo of her and Sam sitting together against a tree.
"Do you like it? Sam asks.
"It's perfect. Now I have something for you." Alya walks to the tree and hands him the gift he saw.
Sam opens it and inside was a green scarf with tech designs to make it look like a circuit.
"Alya how did you?" Sam asks.
"I went to Marinette, took me weeks to learn how to sew it." Alya smiles.
"Wait you made this yourself?" Sam said.
"I wanted to give you something you would really like." Alya said as Sam wraps the scarf around him.
"I love it." Sam smiles when he notices Alya looking up at something.
Looking up he saw a piece of mistletoe hanging above them.
"You know the rules." Alya smirks.
"You know I always wondered why Paris was called the city of love…until I met you. It's where I found you, the love of my life." Sam smiles cupping her cheek.
"Merry Christmas Sam."
"Merry Christmas, Alya."
Both of them lean in and meet in the middle and kiss each other on the lips.